1 Sunday 29th October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 29 Races on Sunday 29th October 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Wexford, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Galway, 7 races at Aintree, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:41 Galway Maiden Hurdle 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (1.38/1 -38%) Miss Agusta	1.38/1(-38%)	(5) Miss Agusta 1.38/1, Runner-up twice in bumpers.10/1, 27½ lengths eleventh of 13 to Junta Marvel in EBF (Mares) INH Flat Race at Punchestown (16.3f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut for leading yard. Decent bumper form; very good opportunity here to make a winning hurdles debut.
2 2nd (8) (50/1 -25%) Saddle Her Up	50/1(-25%)	(8) Saddle Her Up 50/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 11 in bumper (7/1) at Tramore (16f, good to soft) on bumper debut. Off 18 months. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Soundly beaten in a maiden hurdle and a bumper in the spring of 2022; best watched.
3 3rd (6) (3.5/1 +36%) Notkeepinyagoing	3.5/1(+36%)	(6) Notkeepinyagoing 3.5/1, Fairly useful bumper winner. Improved on hurdles debut when third of 9 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good, 3/1) 77 days ago. Down in trip. Back to 2m here and has a chance if handling the likely testing ground.
4 4th (3) (12/1 +0%) Late Vocation	12/1(+0%)	(3) Late Vocation 12/1, Showed more than previously when fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (16.6f, soft, 33/1) 48 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Did not do at all badly on her hurdles debut here last month; hood tried here.
5th 5th (4) (4/1 +50%) Mi Lucky Cailin	4/1(+50%)	(4) Mi Lucky Cailin 4/1, Winner in bumper here in October. 28/1, seventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 176 days ago. Should step forward. Not disgraced on her hurdles debut at Cork in May when last seen; should do better here.
6th 6th (10) (150/1 -127%) Tropical Image	150/1(-127%)	(10) Tropical Image 150/1, 40/1, thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 7 days ago. Not disgraced in a Killarney maiden hurdle four weeks ago; should do better in handicaps.
7th 7th (7) (22/1 -144%) One For Daisy	22/1(-144%)	(7) One For Daisy 22/1, Mahler mare. Dam (h89) maiden over jumps. Successful on last of 3 starts in points. Won the third of her three points in April; probably best watched here on her track debut.
8th 8th (1) (7/2 -17%) Armed And Fabulous	7/2(-17%)	(1) Armed And Fabulous 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. First run since leaving Ms Margaret Mullins when fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (16.7f, heavy, 9/4) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. Has to be better than that. Jumped poorly on her hurdles debut here earlier in the month; this is less daunting.
9th 9th (9) (250/1 -150%) Smart And Sharp	250/1(-150%)	(9) Smart And Sharp 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, tenth of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (16.7f, heavy) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. Booking of Doyle a plus. Soundly beaten on all three starts, including her hurdles debut here earlier this month.
10th 10th (2) (250/1 -67%) Deramore Park	250/1(-67%)	(2) Deramore Park 250/1, Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good, 125/1) 76 days ago. That was his return from 33 months off and a hood is now added. Off for three years before well beaten in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle in August; no appeal.

LTO Selection:

12:41 Galway Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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MISS AGUSTA was capable in bumpers and is likely to be ready on her reappearance and jumps debut. Bought for 235,000 euros following her debut second in the 2022 Goffs Land Rover Bumper, she was placed at Listed level last April before disappointing on her last run. Today she drops in class for a winnable maiden hurdle. Notkeepingyagoing is a previous point-to-point winner who ran well over hurdles in August. She defeated a subsequent winner by 13 lengths in a course bumper in September 2022, but now returns following another small break and might prefer further. Jack Foley returns from injury on Armed And Fabulous. She has bumper form, but disappointed when jumping fractionally left on jumps debut here recently and needs to show more. Mi Lucky Cailin won a bumper at last year's corresponding fixture but was well beaten subsequently and now reappears. One For Daisy steps up from a point-to-point win.

MISS AGUSTA finished runner-up twice in bumpers last season and givne the yard she represents, is capable of winning a maiden hurdle against her own sex. Armed And Fabulous will doubtless show more this time, with Notkeepingyagoing another to consider.

This looks a very good opportunity for decent bumper mare MISS AGUSTA to score on her hurdles debut

12:50 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (5/2 +67%) Equinus	5/2(+67%)	(7) Equinus 5/2, Made a successful handicap debut at Ffos Las (2½m) in January and back to that sort of form when third at Newbury (19f) in March. Behind when unseating rider last at Chepstow on final start in April but comes here with yard having made bright start to the campaign and better showing anticipated. Two good runs and two flops from his four handicaps; one of the flops when upped to 2m7f.
2 2nd (8) (9/2 +10%) Secret Trix	9/2(+10%)	(8) Secret Trix 9/2, Has thrived with cheekpieces applied this season, completing a hat-trick around 3m before improving again when second at Worcester (2½m) last month. Big player back at 3m. Stays 3m and improving in cheekpieces, so needs respect despite move away from good ground.
3 3rd (5) (13/2 +19%) Prairie Wolf	13/2(+19%)	(5) Prairie Wolf 13/2, Largely progressive in handicaps last term, off the mark at Catterick (19f) in February and placed on 2 of his 3 starts thereafter. Encouraging return display when staying on for second at Warwick (21f) 24 days ago and possibilities with that under his belt. Reappearance second at Warwick (2m5f) suggests he is well worth this second go at 3m.
4 4th (11) (50/1 -100%) Uno Mas	50/1(-100%)	(11) Uno Mas 50/1, Got on a roll in the second half of 2021, winning 5 handicaps (4 hurdle, 1 chase), but he hasn't been seen since finishing a remote last of 4 over fences at Carlisle in March 2022. Watching brief the percentage call unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Prolific spell in 2021 included this race; first run since tailed off in March 2022.
5th 5th (3) (12/1 -60%) Czech Her Out	12/1(-60%)	(3) Czech Her Out 12/1, Better than ever when making a winning start for the Lucinda Russell stable at Perth (3m) in August and even better form when only narrowly denied at Kelso last month. Should give another good account. Mixed this year; needs a major career best and she's not proven on worse than good to soft.
6th 6th (4) (7/1 -75%) Mylesfromwicklow	7/1(-75%)	(4) Mylesfromwicklow 7/1, Point winner who has finished runner-up on all 4 starts in maiden/novice hurdles around 2½m, including on last month's Worcester reappearance. Unexposed for top stable now stepping up in trip for handicap debut. Looks well worth this first attempt beyond 2m4f under rules; considered on handicap debut.
7th 7th (9) (15/2 -36%) No But I Will	15/2(-36%)	(9) No But I Will 15/2, Point winner who improved over hurdles in the spring, second over 19.5f at Bangor in March before going one better over 23f there 4 weeks later. Could have more to offer in handicaps this term and returns with his yard in form. High on the shortlist. Heavy defeats over 3m/3m1f in the mud; 2nd and 1st at Bangor, seeing 2m7f out well latest.
8th 8th (2) (28/1 -100%) Ashington	28/1(-100%)	(2) Ashington 28/1, Been running creditably in defeat of late without doing enough to suggest a return to winning ways is likely here. Plenty of minor honours lately but a win looks unlikely in race this competitive.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (6/1 +0%) Sound And Fury	6/1(+0%)	(10) Sound And Fury 6/1, Irish point winner who made a winning start over hurdles at Fontwell in March. Runner-up over 2½m at Newbury and Newcastle later in the spring and he's another in this line-up with unexposed potential now handicapping over a longer trip on his reappearance. Solid novice record; seemed likely to stay beyond 2m4f; has potential going handicapping.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (18/1 -64%) Feivel	18/1(-64%)	(6) Feivel 18/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who made a winning start for the Stuart Edmunds yard in a 3m handicap chase at Wetherby in February. Beaten favourite on his next 3 outings and took a fall when in contention 3 out at Uttoxeter in May. Confidence restoring mission returning over timber. 5lb lower back over hurdles (first time since March 2022) after a fall in May; one to note.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (66/1 -65%) Giovanni Change	66/1(-65%)	(1) Giovanni Change 66/1, Prone to mistakes over hurdles but, after scoring on the level, he recorded a fourth Market Rasen success in May. Pulled up at Uttoxeter in July, though, and also well held on the Flat at Pontefract in August. Needs to have been refreshed by a short break. Flat and hurdle wins this spring; failed to shine in either sphere in his three runs since.

LTO Selection:

12:50 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Ben Pauling saddled the winner of this prize 12 months ago and SOUND AND FURY could provide him with further success. A winner between the flags in April of last year, the six-year-old showed a fair level of ability in maiden/novice company last season and is interesting off a mark of 114, with the step up to an extended 3m for his handicap debut an added bonus. Mylesfromwicklow would be a deserving winner having hit the woodwork on each of his four starts under Rules, while others to note include No But I Will and Secret Trix.

An interesting and competitive opener. NO BUT I WILL reappears for a yard in good form and gets the nod to make a winning handicap debut. Sound And Fury, who represents last year's winning stable, and Mylesfromwicklow have similarly unexposed profiles to the selection and head the many possible dangers along with the thriving Secret Trix.

This presents quite a puzzle but it may be solved by improvement from MYLESFROMWICKLOW moving up in trip on his handicap debut.

13:01 Wexford Beginners Chase 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (7/2 -5%) Potters Party	7/2(-5%)	(6) Potters Party 7/2, Promising individual. 11/5, fourth of 8 in novice chase at Cork (17.6f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Open to progress over the larger obstacles. Looked promising in maiden hurdles but well below that sort of level in two chase starts.
(10) (8/1 -14%) Zettabyte	8/1(-14%)	(10) Zettabyte 8/1, Fair chaser. Second of 12 in novice chase (25/1) at Downpatrick (19.2f, soft) on debut over fences 23 days ago. Best run yet when 2nd on chase debut latest and should build on that.
(12) (13/2 -8%) Silent Approach	13/2(-8%)	(12) Silent Approach 13/2, Fair hurdler. 6/1, creditable third of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, heavy) 17 days ago. Makes chase debut. Close 3rd in Listed hurdle in May; running okay in defeat since; chase debut.
(4) (15/2 -15%) Malton Groove	15/2(-15%)	(4) Malton Groove 15/2, Running creditably when fell in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f, soft, 6/1). Off 9 months. Makes chase debut for top yard. Promising maiden hurdle 4th last year but failed to complete twice since; off 274 days.
(3) (15/8 +0%) Japers Jack	15/8(+0%)	(3) Japers Jack 15/8, Fairly useful chaser. 11/1, third of 8 in novice chase at Galway (18.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 26 days ago, sticking to task. Sets the standard. Plenty of promise over timber and huge run on chase debut behind two nice prospects.
(2) (15/2 -7%) Ideal Du Tabert	15/2(-7%)	(2) Ideal Du Tabert 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 10/3, fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (24.5f, soft) 34 days ago. Makes chase debut. Consistent over hurdles; could make better chaser; drops in trip; testing ground may help.
(9) (16/1 -14%) Sixhandsinmypocket	16/1(-14%)	(9) Sixhandsinmypocket 16/1, Promising sort. Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. 5/1, third of 14 in novice chase at Tramore (21.7f, heavy) on debut over fences 17 days ago. Should improve. 0-18 but has gone close over timber; promising enough chase debut when 3rd latest.
(5) (20/1 +0%) Petit King	20/1(+0%)	(5) Petit King 20/1, Fair hurdler. Hooded for 1st time, fifth of 6 in novice chase (14/1) at Sligo (21.2f, heavy) on debut over fences 32 days ago, not knocked about. Some promise over hurdles but didn't jump well when tailed off on chased debut last time.
(7) (33/1 -18%) Quite Incredible	33/1(-18%)	(7) Quite Incredible 33/1, Fair hurdler. Fourth of 6 in novice chase at Sligo (21.2f, heavy, 20/1) 32 days ago. Shown very little in two chase starts and best watched for now.
(1) (100/1 +0%) Finnfaraway	100/1(+0%)	(1) Finnfaraway 100/1, €11,000 3-y-o, Schiaparelli gelding. Dam (h111), 2m-2½m hurdle winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stays 3¼m) Martha Brae out of 19f-21f hurdle/chase winner. Maiden pointer. 0-13 in points and impossible to fancy.
(8) (200/1 +0%) Saddle In The Rain	200/1(+0%)	(8) Saddle In The Rain 200/1, Last of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Thurles (12.5f, soft) 24 days ago. Makes chase debut. Out of form on the Flat of late and shown very little over jumps previously; chase debut.
(11) (250/1 +0%) Merrion Gate	250/1(+0%)	(11) Merrion Gate 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, twelfth of 13 in novice chase at Thurles (20.5f, soft) 10 days ago. Failed to complete in three points and shown very little in two starts under rules.

LTO Selection:

13:01 Wexford Beginners Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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This looks a good opportunity for JAPERS JACK in a race for horses who have not won over hurdles or fences. The Philip Fenton-trained gelding has plenty of placed form over timber, including when beating all bar favourite Sir Argus in a Cork maiden last Easter, and made an encouraging start over fences at Galway earlier this month when third to Perceval Legallois on testing ground. Ideal Du Tabert also has a list of placed runs over hurdles, including when third at Kilbeggan last month, while Silent Approach picked up black type over hurdles when third to Shecouldbeanything in a Killarney Listed event back in May. Potters Party and the Gordon Elliott-trained pair Malton Groove and Zettabyte are others to consider.

JAPERS JACK surpassed the pick of his hurdles form when third over fences at Galway a month ago and a repeat of that may well suffice. Potters Party and Sixhandsinmypokcet remain capable of better over the larger obstacles and head the opposition.

13:10 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 15f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (5/1 +23%) Bertie Wooster	5/1(+23%)	(9) Bertie Wooster 5/1, Improved effort over hurdles when second on 19f Taunton handicap debut and backed it up with a solid third at Chepstow. Should feature if he's tuned up after 6 months off. Placed over 2m3f in both handicaps; has a fighting chance if this drop back in trip suits.
(8) (6/1 -9%) Him Malaya	6/1(-9%)	(8) Him Malaya 6/1, Improved effort for his top yard when second of 10 on 2m Ludlow handicap debut and not disgraced when third at Warwick since. Type to do better still this season, so merits plenty of respect. 0-5 over hurdles but began handicap career with two good runs in May; must be considered.
(6) (10/3 +5%) Getaway Tom	10/3(+5%)	(6) Getaway Tom 10/3, Tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle (5/4) at Worcester (16f, soft) 30 days ago. Should go well again. Double his tally for the season when rallying well for Cameron Iles last month; respected.
(5) (10/3 +26%) Shelikesthelights	10/3(+26%)	(5) Shelikesthelights 10/3, Successful on sole outing in bumpers when trained by Joe Tizzard and has improved over hurdles for current yard, scoring at Doncaster and Southwell in the spring. Posted a respectable eighth in handicap hurdle at Ayr (16f, good) 6 months ago and needs considering after a wind op. Twice made all when fitted with tongue-tie in the spring; has scope for further progress.
(2) (11/1 -22%) Celtic Art	11/1(-22%)	(2) Celtic Art 11/1, Useful winner on Flat and has made an encouraging start to his hurdle career, winning maiden/novice at this course at the beginning of 2023. Jumped poorly on handicap debut and wasn't at his best on the Flat recently. Dual C&D winner in novice company last season and could be on a good mark.
(4) (12/1 +0%) No No Tonic	12/1(+0%)	(4) No No Tonic 12/1, Likeable mare who was in good order last winter, scoring twice at this course and making the frame on a couple of occasions at Chepstow in February. However, form tailed off thereafter and offered little over C&D on return. Dual C&D winner towards end of last season but has lost her way.
(11) (13/2 +13%) West End Boy	13/2(+13%)	(11) West End Boy 13/2, Westerner gelding who has only shown modest form to date over hurdles but appeals as the sort to do better now handicapping after a break. Second in C&D maiden in April; improvement is needed but possible on this handicap debut.
(10) (25/1 -127%) Universal Secret	25/1(-127%)	(10) Universal Secret 25/1, Belatedly got off the mark in a weak maiden hurdle over C&D in February and followed up back in handicap company 5 weeks later. Only seventh at Taunton next time but tongue tied for return, has had wind surgery and clearly goes well here. Came good with two C&D wins in February/March; off since below-par run in April; wind op.
(1) (25/1 -178%) Not Available	25/1(-178%)	(1) Not Available 25/1, Useful chaser who shaped as if better for the run returned to this sphere at Chepstow recently. Others make more appeal. Six-time chaser; well held over hurdles this month but might come on for the run.
(3) (33/1 -65%) Amelia's Dance	33/1(-65%)	(3) Amelia's Dance 33/1, Added to an excellent record at Taunton when getting off the mark for the season there in December. However, lost his form subsequently and will probably need this. Ended last season with some tame efforts and returns with a point to prove.

LTO Selection:

13:10 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

The lightly-raced Him Malaya has shown some promise since undergoing wind surgery back in January and is taken seriously on his return to action. Bertie Wooster has also looked progressive in five previous runs over hurdles and is noted dropping back in trip. However, GETAWAY TOM ticks the right boxes regarding both trip and ground and, with the tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination retained, he is taken to follow up last month's Worcester success off just 4lb higher.

GETAWAY TOM is finding his feet and showed a good attitude to open his account at Worcester last time, so he's worth a chance to follow up. Bertie Wooster should be on the premises and Him Malaya appeals as the type to do better this season.

13:16 Galway Maiden Chase 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (0.67/1 +19%) Affordale Fury	0.67/1(+19%)	(1) Affordale Fury 0.67/1, Smart staying novice hurdler last season, finishing second in 3m Grade 1s at the Cheltenham and Punchestown Festival. This former point winner rates a top chase prospect. Every chance of being a top staying novice chase prospect and the one to beat here.
(4) (2.5/1 +29%) Favori De Champdou	2.5/1(+29%)	(4) Favori De Champdou 2.5/1, Useful novice hurdler last season but finished 6 lengths behind Affordale Fury when fourth (Franciscan Rock short head up in third) in 3m Punchestown Grade 1 on his final start. Point background suggests he should prove as good over fences for a top yard with a good record in this. Likely to do well over fences but faces a tough enough introduction here.
(3) (7.5/1 -15%) Daily Present	7.5/1(-15%)	(3) Daily Present 7.5/1, Looked useful when winning maiden and novice hurdles at the beginning of 2022 but he hasn't been seen since pulling up in a 3m Grade 1 at that year's Punchestown Festival. This former point winner still has time on his side but betting is perhaps the best guide after such a long spell out. Best watched on his chasing debut after 18 months off but should be worth watching.
(7) (9/1 +44%) Meetingofthewaters	9/1(+44%)	(7) Meetingofthewaters 9/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Eugene O'Sullivan. Disappointingly below that level on course chase debut for Willie Mullins at the beginning of this month but it's still early days with his top new yard. Faded late on his chase and stable debut here early this month after seven months off.
(6) (100/1 -100%) Friends N Commerce	100/1(-100%)	(6) Friends N Commerce 100/1, Fair hurdler. Well held on his Limerick chase debut when last seen in May and outsider on return to action. Soundly beaten on his chase debut at Limerick in May when last seen; up against it here.
(2) (200/1 +20%) Clyde The Glide	200/1(+20%)	(2) Clyde The Glide 200/1, Poor form over hurdles and fences. Out of his depth. Very modest form overall and well beaten in a beginners chase here last time; no appeal.

LTO Selection:

13:16 Galway Maiden Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

AFFORDALE FURY is a smart chasing recruit whose only disappointing run last January came just 11 days after a fall. He subsequently bounced back with excellent Cheltenham and Punchestown Grade 1 runner-up efforts and is helped by having previous point-to-point form. Franciscan Rock and Favori De Champdou are closely matched on that Punchestown form but each has six lengths to find with the selection, while Franciscan Rock fell on his recent chase debut. Daily Present was rated 133 over hurdles but is best watched on his return following a long layoff, while Meetingofthewaters was well supported when disappointing here recently.

A cracking maiden chase. AFFORDALE FURY could develop into one of the best staying novice chasers around this season and can make the perfect start and provide Noel Meade with a third successive win in this contest. Gordon Elliott is another trainer who does well in this race and his Favori de Champdou can give the selection most to do.

Cheltenham and Punchestown second AFFORDALE FURY has every chance of being a leading novice chase prospect and can start off here

13:25 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (3/1 +60%) Celebre D'Allen	3/1(+60%)	(6) Celebre D'Allen 3/1, Returned from a long absence with a bang in 2021/22 season, winning 3 handicaps (2 hurdle, 1 chase) and fine fifth in Plate. Just respectable efforts at best last term, finding the Topham too competitive when last seen 6 months ago. Handicapper relinquishes his grip.
(5) (4/1 +20%) Nestor Park	4/1(+20%)	(5) Nestor Park 4/1, Just the one win to his name in this sphere but he has made the frame 11 times from 12 completed starts over fences, latest when third at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 6 months ago. Solid claims if fully tuned up.
(9) (9/2 +18%) Jimmy The Digger	9/2(+18%)	(9) Jimmy The Digger 9/2, Made a winning return when staying on strongly to land amateurs' handicap at Cheltenham (25f) 12 months ago. Good efforts when in the frame next 2 starts and was let down by his jumping when pulled up at same course in April (bled from the nose). Fancied to get back on track.
(1) (10/1 -43%) Wishing And Hoping	10/1(-43%)	(1) Wishing And Hoping 10/1, Defied big odds in 18-runner Series Final at Sandown back in January and having struggled at listed level next time, shaped better than the bare result at Ascot when last seen 7 months ago. Won this in 2021 and runner-up last year, so tough to rule out despite his age.
(11) (12/1 -20%) Duc De Beauchene	12/1(-20%)	(11) Duc De Beauchene 12/1, In the form of his life back in the spring, winning staying handicaps at Wincanton and Fakenham (good second in stronger Kempton contest in between). Possibly found Cartmel a race too many and returns with cheekpieces reapplied after 5 months off.
(3) (14/1 +22%) Landofsmiles	14/1(+22%)	(3) Landofsmiles 14/1, Has built up a good strike rate over fences, making it 3 wins from 5 starts for the current campaign at Cartmel (25.5f) in August. Run of good form halted in leg 7 of this series at Chepstow earlier this month however, so percentage call is to look elsewhere.
(2) (14/1 -180%) Boldmere	14/1(-180%)	(2) Boldmere 14/1, Understandably looked rusty when returning from 20 months on debut for new yard at Doncaster last December but duly bounced back when landing a 3m veterans' event back there in February and added another victory to his tally at Fakenham in April. Lots to like on seasonal return.
(4) (15/2 -7%) Top Ville Ben	15/2(-7%)	(4) Top Ville Ben 15/2, Not the force of old but his mark now reflects that and was a good 3 lengths third of 23 to The Goffer in handicap chase (28/1) at Leopardstown on penultimate outing. Little impact on both outings since (latest in the Topham) but he's been given a chance by the assessor.
(8) (18/1 -50%) Chirico Vallis	18/1(-50%)	(8) Chirico Vallis 18/1, Lightly raced over fences for his age and shaped well when third in similar company at Newbury (23.4f, soft) back in March. Reportedly finished lame when well beaten at Cartmel (29.4f) in May and got no further than the third on his recent return at Chepstow. Others appeal more.
(10) (18/1 -100%) Cap Du Nord	18/1(-100%)	(10) Cap Du Nord 18/1, Back to winning ways in valuable event at Ascot in February and best effort thereafter when third at Uttoxeter (3m) in May. Probably needed the run after 3 months off in leg 7 of this series at Chepstow just over 2 weeks ago and looks potentially well handicapped again.
(7) (40/1 -82%) Daly Tiger	40/1(-82%)	(7) Daly Tiger 40/1, Very smart chaser at best for Noel Meade and won a minor event over hurdles at Limerick in 2021/22 season. However, has lost his way since then, making no impact on all 5 starts for current connections.

LTO Selection:

13:25 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

In an open heat, it might be worth taking a chance on WISHING AND HOPING, who has previously finished first and second in this contest. That second came last year, where he was no match for a ready winner, but he clearly thrives at this venue. Boldmere was in good form when last seen and must be respected on his return. Celebre D'Allen was a well-beaten eighth in the Topham but is an interesting candidate down in grade, and from 5lb below his last winning mark.

JIMMY THE DIGGER made a winning reappearance at Cheltenham last season and Henry Daly's 10-y-o gets the verdict to repeat that feat and make his first start in veterans' company a successful one. The main danger may emerge from Nestor Park, who has just the sole victory to his name in this sphere but has made the frame 11 times from 12 completed starts, while Cap du Nord and Boldmere are another couple to consider in what looks an ultra-competitive contest on paper.

This looks the time to catch JIMMY THE DIGGER (nap), whose reappearance record is very persuasive. Boldmere is feared most.

13:35 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (6/1 -9%) Mercury Lane	6/1(-9%)	(8) Mercury Lane 6/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase here in March. 22/1, fifth of 7 in novice chase at Killarney (23f, good to soft) 168 days ago. Shortlist material. Won over 3m here in March and just denied over C&D next time; below form when last seen.
(5) (7/4 +0%) The Short Go	7/4(+0%)	(5) The Short Go 7/4, Promising individual. Career best when winning 5-runner novice chase (10/11) at Clonmel (24f, heavy) on debut over fences 31 days ago, driven clear. Makes handicap chase debut. Should progress. Hurdle winner won on chasing bow at Clonmel when not always fluent; shortlisted.
(3) (8/1 +0%) Brideswell Lad	8/1(+0%)	(3) Brideswell Lad 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle here in September. 10/1, fell in handicap chase at Listowel (22f, soft) 36 days ago. Four chase wins incl' over C&D; bled from nose when fell last time; capable of good run.
(7) (11/2 -10%) Tempo Chapter Two	11/2(-10%)	(7) Tempo Chapter Two 11/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Second of 4 in handicap chase (5/2) at Sligo (17.6f, heavy) 32 days ago. Enters calculations. Best chase run when 2nd at Sligo last time though made mistakes; this more competitive.
(10) (12/1 -9%) Lake Chad	12/1(-9%)	(10) Lake Chad 12/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle (11/4) at Tramore (20.3f, heavy) 17 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Just 2-38 but has been running well in defeat over hurdles and fences lately; 3lb 'wrong'.
(4) (12/1 +0%) Time To Rocco	12/1(+0%)	(4) Time To Rocco 12/1, Latest win in chase at Thurles in March. 23¾ lengths fourth of 5 to Sharjah in Like A Butterfly Novices' Chase (22/1) at Tipperary (20.1f, soft) 28 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Some fine runs in defeat over fences lately, incl' over C&D but not at best last time.
(1) (14/1 -17%) Take All	14/1(-17%)	(1) Take All 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win in chase here in July. Fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Galway (18.5f, heavy, 6/1) 26 days ago. Both chase wins have come at this track; not a bad Galway run last time and a chance.
(6) (15/2 +0%) Dont Go Yet	15/2(+0%)	(6) Dont Go Yet 15/2, One win from 21 NH runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable third of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.1f, good to soft, 5/1) 170 days ago. Sole win in 21 starts came over fences last year; decent efforts when last seen.
(2) (16/1 +0%) Ex Patriot	16/1(+0%)	(2) Ex Patriot 16/1, 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 18 in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, soft). Off 21 months. Down in trip. Quality horse in his day but unseen since tailed-off in 2022 Thyestes; best watched.
(9) (50/1 -52%) Play The Game	50/1(-52%)	(9) Play The Game 50/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Fair winner at 7f on flat. 16/1, seventh of 9 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 62 days ago. Just two runs this year and was poor over fences last time; others more likely.

LTO Selection:

13:35 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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BRIDESWELL LAD has won both over fences and hurdles at this venue and took advantage of a lowly timber rating on his penultimate start here last month. The selection won twice over fences earlier this year, including at the Punchestown Festival, and hopefully is none the worse of a fall at Listowel last time. Point-to-point winner Time To Rocco opened her chase account under Rules on soft ground at Thurles this spring and now switches to handicap company after a number of novice outings, including when second at Listowel. Ex Patriot was a smart sort, both over hurdles and fences, but has only raced twice in the past three years and it will be interesting to see if he's supported in the market. Top-weight Take All has won twice at this venue, including over C&D this summer, while The Short Go made a winning start over fences at Clonmel last month.

THE SHORT GO appeals as the type who'll thrive over fences and duly made a winning start at Clonmel last month. He's taken to follow up at the main expense of Tempo Chapter Two and Mercury Lane.

13:44 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(10) (4/1 +20%) King Of The Story	4/1(+20%)	(10) King Of The Story 4/1, Joined current yard in the summer and left his previous efforts well behind to land 2m5f Fontwell handicap chase. Run best ignored (badly hampered and rider lost irons) at Plumpton next time and quickly back on track when second there on Monday. Considered. Makes quick reappearance after good second at Plumpton on Monday; should go well again.
(5) (7/1 -8%) Concrete King	7/1(-8%)	(5) Concrete King 7/1, Modest maiden hurdler/chaser but has slipped to an attractive mark and not taken lightly in this field. Second over fences in February 2022 but returns from summer break with a bit to prove.
(2) (7/2 +46%) Kraqueline	7/2(+46%)	(2) Kraqueline 7/2, Showed fair form when reaching the frame in a couple of bumpers and best effort over hurdles last season when fifth of 10 in handicap at Ascot (23.5f, good to soft, 6/1) final start. Off 7 months. Drop back in trip is a concern on chase debut. 0-5 over hurdles last season but her Ascot fifth in April was a good effort; chase debut.
(1) (7/2 +22%) Lock Out	7/2(+22%)	(1) Lock Out 7/2, Bumper/novice hurdle winner first 2 starts. Didn't kick on after but type to make a chaser (off mark in Irish points at second attempt). Has undergone a breathing operation and wears first-time cheekpieces/tongue strap on this chasing debut. Did not kick on from last year's winning hurdle debut but still a good chasing prospect.
(6) (8/1 -7%) Belgarum	8/1(-7%)	(6) Belgarum 8/1, Runner-up on handicap debut at Fontwell in March and backed it up with a solid fifth at Plumpton. Looked rusty after 6 months off at Fontwell and now goes chasing. Ran well in two handicap hurdles at end of last season and made satisfactory reappearance.
(11) (9/1 +44%) Testflight	9/1(+44%)	(11) Testflight 9/1, Poor maiden hurdler who offered little sent chasing at Stratford last time and 4 lb out of the handicap here. Often well backed but weakened quickly on recent chasing debut and is now 0-13.
(8) (11/1 -120%) Astroman	11/1(-120%)	(8) Astroman 11/1, Belatedly off the mark (fortunate winner) in maiden hurdle at Stratford in May and followed up under a penalty at Fontwell. Respectable second off reduced mark back over fences at Wincanton 10 days ago and is unexposed in this sphere. Ran game race in defeat here (3m1f) ten days ago; others have more potential, though.
(3) (12/1 +33%) Leissieres Express	12/1(+33%)	(3) Leissieres Express 12/1, Found improvement in this sphere when fourth of 15 in 2m Chepstow novice in November but well below par next 2 starts 4 months apart. Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Had some issues over hurdles last season but there is ability lurking; chase debut.
(9) (22/1 -83%) Invictus Allen	22/1(-83%)	(9) Invictus Allen 22/1, Placed on the second of his 2 runs between the flags but comfortably held all 3 starts over hurdles. Makes handicap/chase debut. Made low-key start to rules career over hurdles; likely to be more competitive over fences.

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13:44 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

KING OF THE STORY was unfortunate to encounter a progressive type when a good second at Plumpton on Monday and could be hard to beat if this race doesn't come around too soon. It was a modest event in which Astroman finished second here 10 days ago, so David Pipe's chasing debutant Lock Out may be the one to give the selection the most to think about in a race where winning form over fences is thin on the ground.

A weak affair but KING OF THE STORY arrives in good form and can put his chase experience to good use. Lock Out looks best of the chasing newcomers, while Concrete King has slipped to an attractive mark.

13:51 Galway Handicap Chase 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (5/1 -43%) Natural Look	5/1(-43%)	(5) Natural Look 5/1, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Creditable second of 13 in novice chase (11/2) at Thurles (20.5f, soft) 10 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Opening mark takes no chances but she's less exposed than most. Two hurdle wins, handicap chase debut now after Thurles second, same mark as over hurdles.
(6) (6/4 +14%) Emancipator	6/4(+14%)	(6) Emancipator 6/4, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle (7/2) at Gowran (20.3f, heavy) 30 days ago, forging clear. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has good chance on form. Had a break after two reverses in the spring, confidence-boosting hurdles win last month.
(7) (6/1 +25%) Old Soul	6/1(+25%)	(7) Old Soul 6/1, Possibly needed run when fourth of 8 in handicap chase (9/1) at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft) 22 days ago. Stable in good form. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Clonmel beginners' winner, no encouragement from his first two handicap attempts.
(1) (6.5/1 -44%) Brampton Belle	6.5/1(-44%)	(1) Brampton Belle 6.5/1, Run best excused when eleventh of 12 in handicap chase at Navan (23.5f, heavy), not recover after bad mistake 4 out. Off 7 months. Jumping remains a concern but isn't discounted. Two wins over hurdles, 0-5 over fences, two satisfactory handicap runs before a lesser one.
(3) (10/1 -11%) The Dabbler	10/1(-11%)	(3) The Dabbler 10/1, Inconsistent performer. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 9/2, sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (25.7f, good) 76 days ago, going in snatches. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others look more solid. Below best over hurdles last time, made mistakes at the festival but has run well here.
(4) (11/2 +0%) Routine Excellence	11/2(+0%)	(4) Routine Excellence 11/2, Won at Thurles in March before finishing good second at Fairyhouse next time. Pulled up in handicap chase at Killarney (26f, good to soft, 9/1) 168 days ago. Not ruled out. Pulled up after interference at Killarney in May, had previously looked a progressive type.
(2) (18/1 +10%) Falco Blitz	18/1(+10%)	(2) Falco Blitz 18/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Unseated rider in handicap chase at Listowel (22f, soft, 22/1) 36 days ago. Others have achieved more. Four wins for Nicky Henderson, generally regressive Irish form, has come down in handicap.

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13:51 Galway Handicap Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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EMANCIPATOR won on recent reappearance and reverts to fences rated 4lb lower than his current hurdles mark. His form is in-and-out but he revels in testing ground, likes staying distances and is again ridden by his 7lb claimer. Routine Excellence was pulled up on his most recent run but returns following a summer break and has claims on Ladies National form in April. Lightly-raced top-weight Brampton Belle hasn't won since landing a Listed hurdle in February 2022 and disappointed on her last run, but returns from a break and is suited by conditions. Natural Look has recent form but might not want heavy ground, while Old Soul is ideally suited by conditions but was well beaten on reappearance and runs in a first-time tongue-tie. Falco Blitz's rating has fallen, while The Dabbler hasn't won for two years.

EMANCIPATOR capitalised on a lower hurdles mark with the minimum of fuss at Gowran last time and appeals as the one to beat if still in the same form back over the larger obstacles. Brampton Belle would rate as another leading player if brushing up her jumping, with handicap-newcomer Natural Look also considered.

After two reverses at the end of last season EMANCIPATOR should now show the benefit of a confidence-restoring hurdles win at Gowran

14:00 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (4/1 +20%) Tommy's Oscar	4/1(+20%)	(2) Tommy's Oscar 4/1, Smart hurdler and even better over fences, winning Grade 2 at Doncaster in January. Better than ever when making a winning return at Kelso in good style and should be suited by the demands of this race. Very productive, mostly at about 2m; return to 2m4f is the question mark.
(6) (4/1 +11%) My Drogo	4/1(+11%)	(6) My Drogo 4/1, Made it 4-4 over hurdles in Grade 1 here in April 2021 and looked set to make a winning start/return over fences when departing at Cheltenham. Made amends there following month but off since (22 months). Remains an exciting chasing prospect and opening mark potentially a good one on hurdles form. Absent since 2021 due to injury but retains high potential; respected on return.
(1) (7/2 +0%) Hitman	7/2(+0%)	(1) Hitman 7/2, Just denied in this on return last season off 1 lb higher before easy winner at Haydock. Excuses next 2 starts (reportedly bled in King George) and bounced back with an excellent third in Ryanair at Cheltenham. Might have found Grade 1 here coming too soon since. Big run expected. Strike-rate could be better but capable of smart form; went close in this race last year.
(11) (9/1 -38%) Do Your Job	9/1(-38%)	(11) Do Your Job 9/1, Grade 2 winning novice chaser but below par all 3 starts last season (let down by jumping), including when going off favourite for this race on return. Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Michael Scudamore. Disappointing last term, including in this race, but could revive after his layoff.
(3) (9/1 +36%) Minella Drama	9/1(+36%)	(3) Minella Drama 9/1, Smart hurdler/chaser who capitalised on a drop back to handicap company when scoring comfortably over fences at Musselburgh/Kelso. Ran as well as could have been expected when 7 lengths third in Grade 1 in Melling Chase (14/1) at this C&D (good to soft) final start. High enough in weights now. Ran well in Grade 1 over C&D on last appearance; 3-3 in handicaps; solid claims.
(4) (9/1 +0%) Al Dancer	9/1(+0%)	(4) Al Dancer 9/1, Smart chaser who returned as good as ever when landing the Grand Sefton here last term. Let down by jumping in Topham on only subsequent outing that season but better than ever when again making a winning comeback at Chepstow in impressive fashion. Career high mark to deal with now but respected. Clearcut winner on reappearance but he's back on career-high mark.
(7) (17/2 -13%) Datsalrightgino	17/2(-13%)	(7) Datsalrightgino 17/2, Career best when winning 6-runner Grade 2 Novices' Chase at Ayr (20.5f, good, 8/1) in April on final start by 1¾ lengths, staying on well. Likeable type who may improve further over fences, so needs considering on return. Grade 2 winner at Ayr on final start; likely to progress further this term; major player.
(5) (20/1 +20%) Hang In There	20/1(+20%)	(5) Hang In There 20/1, Scored 5 times (at up to 21.4f) last season and better than ever when returning to winning ways at Stratford and Worcester last 2 starts. Opposable up 10 lb in much better race now, though. Suited by good/firmer; chase record is 7-11; not dismissed granted ideal ground.
(10) (22/1 -38%) Erne River	22/1(-38%)	(10) Erne River 22/1, Useful over hurdles and fences but build on return last season back over hurdles. Bit to prove switched back to chasing after 6 months off. His promising start to chase career has not been built on; opposed.
(9) (22/1 +0%) Courtland	22/1(+0%)	(9) Courtland 22/1, Like many from the yard he's thrived this summer, completing a hat-trick before an excellent second in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen. Resumed winning ways at Worcester 68 days ago, forging clear. Hit with a further 10 lb rise and looks high enough in weights now up in class. Cracking progress this term, producing form figures of 11121; possibilities.
(8) (25/1 -108%) Jetoile	25/1(-108%)	(8) Jetoile 25/1, Ended last season on the upgrade, winning 2 handicaps at Chepstow in good style. This much more competitive but respected nonetheless. Ended last season with two wins at Chepstow; may improve further.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

A fascinating renewal sees the return of MY DROGO, who has been off since winning at Cheltenham in December 2021. He sustained an injury thereafter, but his Grade 1 romp as a novice hurdler here still lives fresh in the memory and offers plenty of hope that he can pick up where he left off. Tommy's Oscar returned with a decisive success at Kelso and is expected to mount another stern challenge off 5lb higher. Hitman finished a gallant second in this 12 months ago, off 1lb higher, and is another to consider.

A fascinating renewal but the way TOMMY'S OSCAR made a faultless winning comeback at Kelso suggests he can fulfil his potential in 2023/24 after a rather hit-and-miss novice campaign. Datsalrightgino showed why he went off favourite for the Plate at Cheltenham when winning a Grade 2 at Ayr on his final start and is another to consider, while My Drogo has been off for almost 2 years with a tendon injury but remains an exciting chasing prospect.

My Drogo has to be feared despite the long absence. DATSALRIGHTGINO is a solid alternative, while Minella Drama is respected.

14:10 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(13) (6/4 -9%) Look To The West	6/4(-9%)	(13) Look To The West 6/4, Westerner mare. Sister to modest hurdler Bembridge, and half-sister to bumper winner Robintheaulad. Successful on second of 2 starts in points (Apr 2022). Wide margin winner of point when last seen and race is working out well; may need further.
(1) (7/1 -8%) Meritorious	7/1(-8%)	(1) Meritorious 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. 28/1, below form thirteenth of 21 in handicap at Navan (14f, heavy) 11 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Creditable on last hurdle run. Two promising efforts in maiden hurdles on last 2 jumps starts; poor Flat run latest.
(3) (7/2 +0%) Clodders Dream	7/2(+0%)	(3) Clodders Dream 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft, 4/1). Off 7 months. Form pick. Maiden hurdle 2nd in February; ran well in defeat twice since; off 217 days; drops to 2m.
(6) (9/2 +0%) Monsieur Azul	9/2(+0%)	(6) Monsieur Azul 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 10/3, second of 11 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 30 days ago. Improved with each run; 2nd at Gowran last month; form yet to be boosted but can progress.
(9) (16/1 -14%) Rick Dalton	16/1(-14%)	(9) Rick Dalton 16/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 13/8, second of 5 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, heavy) 29 days ago. 0-14 on the Flat and rated 74; not bred for this and probably best watched on jumps debut.
(5) (17/2 +23%) Marciano	17/2(+23%)	(5) Marciano 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 18/1 and hooded for 1st time, fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 168 days ago. Booking of Walsh a plus. Bounced back from running out when 4th at Killarney; off 168 days but warrants respect.
(8) (18/1 -13%) Pirate Island	18/1(-13%)	(8) Pirate Island 18/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Bergentown. Dam unraced. Third of 9 in bumper at Tramore (16f, heavy, 14/1) on NH debut 17 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Was 3rd in heavy ground bumper on debut and should progress; one to consider.
(11) (25/1 +0%) Time For A Pause	25/1(+0%)	(11) Time For A Pause 25/1, €75,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Brother to fair hurdler/chaser Dicey Rielly, stays 25f. Dam fair 25f hurdle winner. Getaway gelding; 75,000 3yo; brother to Dicey Rielly; may need further than this.
(7) (50/1 +0%) Oogum Boogum	50/1(+0%)	(7) Oogum Boogum 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) on NH debut 39 days ago. Minor promise when seventh of 17 in a maiden hurdle at Listowel last month; more required.
(4) (66/1 +0%) Iris Sacre	66/1(+0%)	(4) Iris Sacre 66/1, Cokoriko gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to winning hurdler/useful chaser in France (17f-2¾m winner) Tiot Cas. Cokoriko gelding; dam unraced half-sister to two winners over further; tough ask on debut.
(10) (80/1 +0%) Solly Attwell	80/1(+0%)	(10) Solly Attwell 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 28/1) on NH debut 27 days ago. Went close in a couple of points but tailed off when 28-1 for his rules debut.
(2) (100/1 +0%) Beeverstown Place	100/1(+0%)	(2) Beeverstown Place 100/1, Broke blood vessel when pulled up in bumper (100/1) at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft) on NH debut, pulled up. Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut. Poor form in points and pulled up in a bumper on rules debut.
(12) (100/1 +0%) Joe Hannigan	100/1(+0%)	(12) Joe Hannigan 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 15 in bumper at Navan (15.6f, good to soft, 80/1) 43 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Pulled up in a point and tailed off in two bumpers so far.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Henry de Bromhead has won this race three times in the past four years, including with smart point-to-point winner Inthepocket 12 months ago, and is represented here by LOOK TO THE WEST. The Westerner mare has a similar background having easily beat subsequent maiden hurdle winner Fortunefavorsdbold at Dromahane last year and is an interesting recruit to the track. Clodders Dream indicated ability in five hurdle outings last season, including when fourth to Tactical Move in a 22-runner maiden at Punchestown. Meritorious won a 1m4f Newmarket handicap for John Gosden but has failed to add to that tally in the intervening two years, although he did show some promise when third in a Punchestown maiden hurdle last winter. Rick Dalton has plenty of placed form on the Flat, while Marciano and Monsieur Azul are others to note.

A weak maiden so point-winner LOOK TO THE WEST may prove good enough to make a winning debut for powerful connections. Monsieur Azul stepped up from his hurdling debut 5 months earlier when second at Gowran and is feared most ahead of Clodders Dream and Meritorious.

14:19 Wincanton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 15f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (0.8/1 +20%) Liari	0.8/1(+20%)	(5) Liari 0.8/1, Ran to a fairly useful level in just 3 races on Flat in France for Jean-Claude Rouget, winning maiden at Toulouse (10.4f) in March. Noteworthy recruit to hurdling for powerful yard in what looks a pretty ordinary race. 1m2f Flat winner in France in March; with top stable for British hurdling career.
(9) (3.5/1 +0%) Whispering Royal	3.5/1(+0%)	(9) Whispering Royal 3.5/1, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Mont Royale (2m-21f winner) and fair hurdler Modulus (2m-2½m winner). Fair winner on Flat, shaping as if he would stay 1½m, and he's an interesting contender now hurdling. 2yo winner in Ireland and placed for Alan King this year; yard does well in this division.
(4) (5/1 +23%) Inside Man	5/1(+23%)	(4) Inside Man 5/1, Third foal, half-brother to fairly useful French hurdler Great Escape (17f-19f winner). Dam, hurdle winner in France, half-sister to fairly useful French chaser (21f winner) Short Cut and fairly useful French 17f hurdle winner Gunflight out of French 15f-2¼m hurdle winner Segre. Half-brother to a French hurdle winner; yard's newcomers sometimes go well in these races.
(7) (10/1 +0%) Star Of Sussex	10/1(+0%)	(7) Star Of Sussex 10/1, Fair maiden on Flat, stays 1¼m, below form last time. Can make presence felt at this level if taking to obstacles. Became disappointing on the Flat this year; switches to hurdling with a lot to prove.
(1) (16/1 -113%) Kilcummin	16/1(-113%)	(1) Kilcummin 16/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who left previous hurdles form well behind when springi9ng a surprise at Fontwell 3 weeks ago. Well ridden on that occasion and all out come the line so he's probably vulnerable under a penalty. Recorded 50-1 win at Fontwell this month; has penalty to carry in stronger race here.
(8) (22/1 -57%) Stray Bullet	22/1(-57%)	(8) Stray Bullet 22/1, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Barrua (17f/2¼m winner). Fair winner on Flat in France for Simone Brogi, winning twice at up to 9.2f. Easy to draw a line through hurdles debut and this will reveal a lot more. French Flat winner; not much went to plan on hurdling debut; can do much better.
(11) (50/1 +50%) Rebecca West	50/1(+50%)	(11) Rebecca West 50/1, Sold from John & Thady Gosden 4,000 gns in July and shaped as though in need of the outing sent hurdles at Ludlow 18 days ago. Soundly beaten when 200-1 for recent hurdling debut at Ludlow.
(10) (50/1 +0%) Al Sayah	50/1(+0%)	(10) Al Sayah 50/1, Displayed a little ability on the level for John S. O'Donoghue but beaten a long way on debut over timber at Ludlow. Well down the field in a fillies' race on recent hurdling debut at Ludlow.
(2) (80/1 -186%) Biscoff Joe	80/1(-186%)	(2) Biscoff Joe 80/1, Half-brother to fair hurdler Tara Iti (2m-2¼m winner, by Sixties Icon). Modest maiden at best on Flat and looks a basement-level handicap project over obstacles. Has not shown much on his two hurdling starts this autumn.
(12) (150/1 -50%) What An Icon	150/1(-50%)	(12) What An Icon 150/1, Poor maiden on Flat and soon beaten on hurdles debut. Ran well to a point on recent hurdling debut but was well beaten in the end.
(6) (150/1 -200%) Pigeonton	150/1(-200%)	(6) Pigeonton 150/1, Last of 5 on Flat debut and pulled up having reportedly suffered a breathing problem on hurdles bow in race won by Kilcummin. Tongue strap applied. Last of five on Flat debut in July and also struggled on recent stable/hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:

14:19 Wincanton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Paul Nicholls has traditionally enjoyed a terrific strike-rate with his recruits from France and can again prove the worth of the sourcing process if LIARI hits the ground running on his hurdles debut. The winner of an extended 10f maiden on the level at Toulouse, the son of Cracksman is sure to have been primed for the switch in codes and holds the most intrigue. Surprise Fontwell winner Kilcummin is vulnerable under a penalty, so fellow ex-Flat racer Whispering Royal may be the main danger to the selection.

It's easy to envisage hurdling newcomers dominating this, with LIARI, a recruit from France, expected to be well prepared for this given the yard he represents. Whispering Royal is the obvious threat, with Stray Bullet also of some interest.

Paul Nicholls' new recruit LIARI ran to a fairly useful level when winning on the Flat in France in March and is given the vote.

14:26 Galway Handicap Chase 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (3/1 +25%) My Friend The Wind	3/1(+25%)	(7) My Friend The Wind 3/1, 1 win from 2 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Ballinrobe in August. Creditable third of 14 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (23f, good to soft, 5/2) 44 days ago. Player. Won a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe and ran well over fences there last month; contender.
(4) (5/1 +38%) Captain Jimmy	5/1(+38%)	(4) Captain Jimmy 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in January. Below form fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Ballinrobe (22.1f, soft). Off 6 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Blinkers back on. Won this last year; absence since April not a worry and clearly respected on his return.
(8) (7/1 +22%) Da Big Fella	7/1(+22%)	(8) Da Big Fella 7/1, One win from 21 NH runs. Modest winner at 20f over hurdles. Very good fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.6f, soft, 9/1). Off 6 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. First-time headgear combination employed today and no surprise should he run a big race.
(3) (10/1 +17%) Teescomponentsyess	10/1(+17%)	(3) Teescomponentsyess 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Fifth of 10 in novice chase (33/1) at Limerick (19f, heavy) 7 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Dangerous if scaling a revival. Not as effective yet over fences but plenty of scope for improvement in his first handicap.
(1) (10/3 -11%) Takarengo	10/3(-11%)	(1) Takarengo 10/3, One win from 30 NH runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable third of 8 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft, 11/4) 48 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Plenty to be encouraged by the way he came home over C&D last month; decent opportunity.
(9) (12/1 -33%) Eddies Pride	12/1(-33%)	(9) Eddies Pride 12/1, One win from 30 NH runs. Seventh of 11 in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.6f, soft, 7/1). Off 6 months. Off since April; trip and ground are fine and could go well if fit enough to do justice.
(2) (18/5 -8%) Hascoeur Clermont	18/5(-8%)	(2) Hascoeur Clermont 18/5, Running well when unseated rider in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.3f, good to soft, 7/2) 18 days ago, looking sure to be placed. Can make presence felt. Still had a chance when unseating at the last at Punchestown; stable in fine form.
(5) (33/1 -65%) Indian Admiral	33/1(-65%)	(5) Indian Admiral 33/1, 40/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 76 days ago, labouring some way out Returned from 19 months off in May and has not beaten a single rival; debut for Noel Kelly.
(10) (50/1 -25%) Four Country Roads	50/1(-25%)	(10) Four Country Roads 50/1, Unreliable sort. Two wins from 42 NH runs. 50/1, ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago. This is tough and a big ask here from 6lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

14:26 Galway Handicap Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

MY FRIEND THE WIND might turn last year's placing with Captain Jimmy and win. A dual hurdles winner, the selection is rated 6lb lower in this sphere and while beaten a neck in last year's renewal (Eddies Pride finished fifth), is 10lb better off with Captain Jimmy. The latter has won the last two renewals and while he will be primed for today's reappearance and likes this course, might find the race-fit selection too strong. Hascoeur Clermont is another dual hurdles winner who is rated 4lb lower over fences and while he lay second when exiting at the final fence in Punchestown recently, is without his rider's 7lb claim now. Takarengo has won just once from 30 jumps runs, while Teescomponentsyess is quirky and debuts in handicaps from a lower rating than over hurdles.

TAKARENGO has been handed a lenient-looking chase mark and a good round of jumping can see him take advantage this time. Hascoeur Clermont was in the process of running well when unseating at Punchestown and is next best ahead of My Friend The Wind.

Despite not having won for two years, there was plenty to like about how TAKARENGO saw out his race here last time and he could score

14:35 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (4/7 +15%) Inthewaterside	4/7(+15%)	(1) Inthewaterside 4/7, Physically imposing sort who made the perfect start to his career when winning a bumper at Exeter (16.7f, soft) in December, despite looking as though he was very much in need of the experience. Followed up at Sandown 2 months later and he's a fine hurdles prospect with this trip expected to suit. 2-2 in bumpers last winter; smart prospect for hurdling this term.
(7) (6/1 +14%) Theformismighty	6/1(+14%)	(7) Theformismighty 6/1, €20,000 3-y-o, £105,000 5-y-o, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Road Warrior. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points in Jan 2022. Transferred to a powerful yard. Irish point form has worked out very well; one to consider.
(10) (7/2 +0%) Jagwar	7/2(+0%)	(10) Jagwar 7/2, Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser D'jango and 2m hurdle winner abroad Hola Que. 6 lengths second of 11 to Secret d'Etat in newcomers race at Auteuil, leading until approaching last, only outing over hurdles. Has left Emmanuel Clayeux and he sets the standard. Tongue tie on. Promising second at Auteuil on sole French start; likely player.
(2) (10/1 +17%) Iron D'Ex	10/1(+17%)	(2) Iron D'Ex 10/1, £60,000 purchase after finishing third in an Irish point in spring of last year. Matched the pick of last season's effort when second on return at Bangor 3 weeks ago but was no match for the winner and looks vulnerable at this level unless improving for step up in trip. Has place possibilities but needs improvement to get off the mark.
(5) (28/1 -133%) Simple Getaway	28/1(-133%)	(5) Simple Getaway 28/1, €52,000 3-y-o, £180,000 4-y-o, Getaway gelding. Dam (h75) lightly raced over hurdles, out of sister to smart bumper winner/useful hurdler (2m-2½m winner) Wither Or Which. Won completed start in Irish points in November so he commands respect. Bought for £180,000 after Irish point win; interesting.
(3) (33/1 -50%) Kingofthegame	33/1(-50%)	(3) Kingofthegame 33/1, £70,000 4-y-o, fifth foal: half-brother to a point winner: dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¼m) Hello Sweetie out of useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (winner up to 2½m) Knock Down. Made frame on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 2022). Rules debutant; absent for almost a year; market can guide.
(6) (50/1 -52%) Skyjack Hijack	50/1(-52%)	(6) Skyjack Hijack 50/1, €4,000 3-y-o, half-brother to 2 winners, including bumper winner Rathcannon. Dam unraced sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (2m-2½m winner) Ballykettrail. Third on only start in Irish points (Apr 21). Showed promise in Irish point but the form isn't strong.
(4) (50/1 -25%) Rich Spirit	50/1(-25%)	(4) Rich Spirit 50/1, Bred to be sharp but modest form in a brace of bumpers last summer. Sound hurdles debut when third at Hexham a fortnight ago but upped in distance and more needed in this company. Ran well at Hexham on reappearance but needs further progress.
(11) (66/1 -136%) Sparkling Duke	66/1(-136%)	(11) Sparkling Duke 66/1, Fetched €80,000 as a 3-y-o and he's a half-brother to 5 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Wounded Warrior and useful hurdler/chaser Sword of Destiny. However, probably more of a long-term project judged on his debut display in a Taunton bumper in April. Soundly beaten in Taunton bumper.
(8) (80/1 +0%) We Got Your Back	80/1(+0%)	(8) We Got Your Back 80/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Kayf Tara gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Smarty Wild, stays 3m. Unplaced completed start in points and just modest form in an Irish bumper. Moves up in trip and switches to hurdling by new stable fitted with headgear. Makes debut for new yard; others are preferred on form.
(9) (125/1 -56%) Gustoso	125/1(-56%)	(9) Gustoso 125/1, Passing Glance gelding. Dam (b62), ran once over hurdles/in bumper, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2½m-2¾m winner) Kilgeel Hill. Limited promise in a Market Rasen bumper in May. Remote fourth in Market Rasen bumper.

LTO Selection:

14:35 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

INTHEWATERSIDE was quite taking when landing a second NH Flat race at Sandown in February and Paul Nicholls' gelding could keep his unbeaten record intact if translating that ability to obstacles. Jagwar found only a subsequent Listed hurdle winner too strong when runner-up on his debut at Auteuil a year ago and that experience should stand him in good stead. He may provide the most resistance to the selection, ahead of winning pointer Simple Getaway.

INTHEWATERSIDE looks the part and he rates a smashing hurdles prospect having passed each test in bumpers last term, so is taken to remain unbeaten. Jagwar sets a pretty good standard on his effort in France for another stable, while it's taken time for Theformismighty to make his Rules debut but he could hardly be in better hands.

Good prospect INTHEWATERSIDE is taken to win this maiden event en route to better things. Jagwar is feared most.

14:45 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (2/1 -6%) Joyeux Vivo	2/1(-6%)	(5) Joyeux Vivo 2/1, /1, third of 22 in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip and he needs taking seriously. Plenty to like about his debut in a bumper and form is working out; big player up in trip.
(12) (4/1 -14%) Cobra Queen	4/1(-14%)	(12) Cobra Queen 4/1, €26,000 3-y-o, £75,000 4-y-o, Milan filly. Half-sister to modest hurdler Ange Endormi. Dam winning pointer, half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 23f) Conrad Hastings. Successful on second of 2 starts in points in the spring and joined a leading yard. Kept on well to land a point and sold for £75,000 but form of that race yet to work out.
(10) (6/1 +0%) Winning Smut	6/1(+0%)	(10) Winning Smut 6/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Good second of 5 in minor event hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, good to soft, 7/1) 28 days ago, no match for winner. That sets the benchmark. Best run yet when stepped up to 2m7f latest; this is tough but can be in mix for places.
(1) (11/4 +8%) Brave Fortune	11/4(+8%)	(1) Brave Fortune 11/4, Seventh of 16 in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft, 11/1) on NH debut. Very easy winner sole start in points this month. Promising 7th in Punchestown bumper before easy point winer; interesting contender.
(2) (13/2 +0%) Jasmin De Cotte	13/2(+0%)	(2) Jasmin De Cotte 13/2, €85,000 3-y-o, £160,000 4-y-o, Estejo gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Camelia de Cotte and useful French hurdler Eclipse de Cotte. Dam French 2¼m/19f hurdle/chase winner. Runner-up sole start in points. Runner-up in a point that has worked out well and bought for £160,000 since; interesting.
(9) (17/2 +0%) Western Fold	17/2(+0%)	(9) Western Fold 17/2, Unseated rider in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 5/1) on hurdles bow 30 days ago. Up in trip. Stayed on well when 3rd in Goffs Defender Bumper but backward steps twice since.
(6) (33/1 +0%) Pay The Tab	33/1(+0%)	(6) Pay The Tab 33/1, 17/2, pulled up in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft) on NH debut 23 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out. Jumped poorly before pulling up in a maiden hurdle at Downpatrick on debut; best watched.
(11) (100/1 +0%) Without Exception	100/1(+0%)	(11) Without Exception 100/1, €6,500 3-y-o, Sans Frontieres gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3m) Big Fella Thanks. Sans Frontieres gelding; 6,500eur as 3yo; dam unraced sister to point winner; best watched.
(3) (100/1 -25%) Jerk	100/1(-25%)	(3) Jerk 100/1, 100/1, seventeenth of 22 in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Tailed off when 100-1 for a bumper earlier in the year and hard to make a case for.
(7) (200/1 +0%) Pride Of Place	200/1(+0%)	(7) Pride Of Place 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, thirteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 30 days ago. Up in trip. Tailed off at triple figure odds in two maiden hurdle starts so far; up in trip.
(4) (200/1 +0%) Johnny Cakes	200/1(+0%)	(4) Johnny Cakes 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventeenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 250/1) 8 days ago. Up in trip. Shown very little at triple figure odds in two starts so far.
(13) (200/1 +0%) Little Hero	200/1(+0%)	(13) Little Hero 200/1, Last of 12 in bumper (80/1) at Naas (15.6f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Tailed off when 80-1 in a bumper on debut; off 260 days.
(8) (250/1 +0%) Tropical Speed	250/1(+0%)	(8) Tropical Speed 250/1, Unseated rider in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 300/1) on NH debut 30 days ago. Up in trip. Jumped poorly before unseating when 300-1 for his debut at Gowran last month.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

BRAVE FORTUNE didn't enjoy the clearest of passages when far from disgraced on debut in the valuable Goffs Bumper at the Punchestown Festival and looked a useful sort when easily winning a point-to-point at Castletown-Geoghegan last month. Joyeux Vivo also made his debut in a bumper at the Punchestown Festival this spring and kept on nicely into third behind Angelo Dundee in a 22-runner contest that is working out quite well. Jasmin De Cotte was runner-up to San Frandisco in a Monksgrange point that has thrown up a number of winners and he subsequently made 160,000 pounds at Aintree in April, while Cobra Queen was purchased for 75,000 pounds on the same day at Aintree having won a point at Ballyknock. Winning Smut has placed form over hurdles and is another to consider in what should prove an informative race.

JOYEUX VIVO shaped very nicely when fourth in a big-field bumper at Punchestown during the spring and is selected to make a winning return/hurdles debut. Cobra Queen representing a top yard so she demands a second look, with Winning Smut's experience likely to take him so far.

14:54 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (2/1 +88%) Lowry's Bar	2/1(+88%)	(4) Lowry's Bar 2/1, Second sole start in Irish points (Feb 12). One of 3 runners for his stable and interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Second in a slow-ground Irish point in February; may need a stiffer stamina test than this.
(5) (3/1 -100%) Panjari	3/1(-100%)	(5) Panjari 3/1, Useful on Flat (stays 1½m) in Germany. Could only manage fifth when a short-priced favourite on his Chepstow hurdle debut 16 days ago. Hood reached for on the back of that. His Flat ability suggests he could leave that opening hurdle run well behind. Smart on the Flat in Germany; disappointing favourite on hurdle debut but can do better.
(9) (9/4 +25%) Perfect Nelson	9/4(+25%)	(9) Perfect Nelson 9/4, Fair form when twice runner-up in bumpers in Ireland for Peter Fahey in May. Should be up to making his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling for a new stable. Second in two Irish bumpers in the spring, latterly behind an exciting horse; hurdle debut.
(1) (13/2 +46%) Champetre	13/2(+46%)	(1) Champetre 13/2, Fair form in bumpers for Harry Whittington last season. Has a first-time tongue tie added to his regular cheekpieces now hurdling on return. Made the frame in two of his three bumpers last season; each-way claims on stable debut.
(3) (16/1 -33%) Contramar	16/1(-33%)	(3) Contramar 16/1, £36,000 Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler It's Probably Me and poor hurdler The Wild Wild Sea. Well worth a market check. Out of a half-sister to some useful jumpers; entitled to benefit from this debut run.
(16) (16/1 +43%) Mollie De Mai	16/1(+43%)	(16) Mollie De Mai 16/1, Mahler filly. Dam, winning hurdler in France, half-sister to useful dual bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Leave of Absence. Some paper appeal and interesting to see what the betting makes of her. First foal from a fairly useful French 1m7f hurdle winner; worth a glance in the betting.
(2) (33/1 -136%) Clinton Lane	33/1(-136%)	(2) Clinton Lane 33/1, Improved effort when third in a C&D maiden (soft) 10 days ago but the form is only modest. Vastly improved form when 200-1 third over C&D ten days ago.
(11) (40/1 -60%) Thurley	40/1(-60%)	(11) Thurley 40/1, Bred to have a future but no short-term encouragement on his bumper debut in March. Half-brother to two useful jumpers but well beaten when 50-1 for Kempton bumper in March.
(6) (40/1 -43%) Ticking Tom Bomb	40/1(-43%)	(6) Ticking Tom Bomb 40/1, Unplaced on his completed start in points. Makes his hurdling debut as a 7-y-o. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Didn't show a great deal in his two points; makes rules debut after 637-day absence.
(18) (80/1 -100%) Theweddingcanwait	80/1(-100%)	(18) Theweddingcanwait 80/1, Placed in a pair of Worcester bumpers this summer (for Fergal O'Brien first occasion) but dropped away quickly when pulled up on her recent Exeter hurdle debut. Has a hood added to the tongue tie she wore on that occasion. Pulled up in modest mares' race on recent hurdling debut.
(13) (80/1 -21%) Guinessed	80/1(-21%)	(13) Guinessed 80/1, Modest form in bumpers. Makes hurdle debut after 6 months off. Best to look elsewhere. Fifth in all three bumpers last season, showing only minor promise;.
(17) (100/1 -52%) Nomoreblackjack	100/1(-52%)	(17) Nomoreblackjack 100/1, Third on first of 2 start in points but achieved next to nothing when a distant fifth in a Fontwell bumper on her Rules debut 22 days ago. Struggled in Fontwell bumper on recent rules debut.
(8) (100/1 -25%) Captain Marco	100/1(-25%)	(8) Captain Marco 100/1, Brother to hurdler Champagne Auction, stays 25f. Dam (h82) 2¼m hurdle winner, also 1¾m-2m winner on Flat. Probably best to look elsewhere. Brother to a low-grade hurdle winner; unlikely to meet the standard required on debut.
(15) (150/1 -50%) Apple Gin	150/1(-50%)	(15) Apple Gin 150/1, Well held in maiden on Flat in 2021, only outing for Rod Millman. Last of 11 in 6f Flat maiden for Rod Millman in June 2021 and not seen again since.
(7) (250/1 -213%) Captain Bill	250/1(-213%)	(7) Captain Bill 250/1, 33/1, last of 13 in bumper at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) on debut in March. Outsider now switching to hurdles on return. Tailed off when 33-1 for Taunton bumper in March; hurdle debut today.

LTO Selection:

14:54 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

PANJARI comes with risks attached having looked fractious in the preliminaries before finishing fifth on his hurdling debut at Chepstow. However, it's too early to be writing off Paul Nicholls' gelding, with the addition of a first-time hood expected to help settle him. Perfect Nelson has posted some creditable runner-up efforts in Irish bumpers and warrants respect entering this sphere on his stable bow. Lowry's Bar boasts a pointing background and may fare best of the remainder.

Plenty of runners but not a race with much obvious depth to it so another chance can be given to useful Flat recruit PANJARI to show he can cut the mustard over hurdles. Perfect Nelson showed plenty in bumpers in Ireland and is second choice now switching to hurdles for new trainer Jeremy Scott. Irish point recruits Lowry's Bar and Siam Park are others who could have a say.

15:01 Galway Maiden Hurdle 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (6/4 +45%) Mint Boy	6/4(+45%)	(2) Mint Boy 6/4, Placed both starts in bumpers. After 6 months off, left hurdling debut form behind when winning 17-runner maiden (15/8) at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) 29 days ago. Open to further progress. Point winner, twice placed in bumpers, stayed 2m4f well when winning a maiden at Gowran.
(4) (7/2 -17%) Sequestered	7/2(-17%)	(4) Sequestered 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner at Sligo in August. Improved again when second of 6 in novice (33/1) at Listowel (20f, soft) 36 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Backed up Sligo win with creditable second to the smart High Class Hero at Listowel.
(1) (9/2 +25%) Free Flowing	9/2(+25%)	(1) Free Flowing 9/2, After 5 months off, won 11-runner maiden hurdle (17/2) at this course (16.7f, heavy) 26 days ago, holding on gamely. Can give another good account back up in trip. Fair form last season, course maiden winner over a shorter trip on seasonal debut.
(5) (10/3 -33%) Stuzzikini	10/3(-33%)	(5) Stuzzikini 10/3, Fairly useful hurdler. Opened account at Kilbeggan in April. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 19 in handicap at Punchestown (23f, good, 20/1) 19 days ago. Can resume winning ways. Experienced novice with a win and five seconds to his name, good handicap run on latest.
(3) (18/1 -64%) Moon D'Orange	18/1(-64%)	(3) Moon D'Orange 18/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles, successful at Cartmel in May. Shaped as if better for run when fifth of 7 in novice hurdle (10/1) at Cork (24.2f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Remains open to improvement. 2m6f maiden winner at Cartmel, remote fifth over 3m at Cork, others have stronger claims.
(6) (20/1 -82%) Walhaan	20/1(-82%)	(6) Walhaan 20/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap on the level at Leopardstown (1m, heavy, 18/1) a week ago. Will need to find more as he goes back over hurdles with visor/tongue strap on 1st time. Won 2m Leopardstown maiden last March, has run well in recent Flat handicaps on heavy.
(7) (40/1 -43%) Zolpharine	40/1(-43%)	(7) Zolpharine 40/1, Made a winning hurdling debut at Kilbeggan in September. However, well held both starts since, racing freely when last of 7 in novice at Cork (24.2f, good to soft, 28/1) 2 weeks ago. Maiden winner over 2m at Kilbeggan, found wanting in two races since raised in class.
(8) (150/1 -88%) Lavinia Fontana	150/1(-88%)	(8) Lavinia Fontana 150/1, Modest form when fourth at Limerick on chase debut but form has gone the wrong way since, pulled up in cross-country race at Punchestown (25f, good to soft, 66/1) in April. Best watched back over hurdles. Struggled in two runs over hurdles last season, point winner, weak form in hunter chases.

LTO Selection:

15:01 Galway Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

The progressive SEQUESTERED bumped into a smart subsequent Listed winner at Listowel in September. He previously contested a hot course bumper in August - from which the third, fourth, sixth, eighth and 12th have all won subsequently - and at Listowel last month, had the useful Reverend Hubert behind in third. Stuzzikini is dependable and in form but would prefer further and might also be happier on a sounder surface. Mint Boy won on testing ground at Gowran but steps up in grade, while Free Flowing capitalised on some poor jumping from the odds-on runner-up when winning here recently but is proven on testing ground. Moon D'orange and Zolpharine were well held at Cork, while Walhaan runs in a first-time tongue-tie and visor.

Making a belated handicap debut, STUZZIKINI ran his best race in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up at Punchestown 19 days ago and he can get back to winning ways returned to novice company. Sequestered also showed improved form on his latest outing and could be the main danger, with Mint Boy completing the shortlist.

The 126 rating achieved by STUZZIKINI looks solid in that he was runner-up in a handicap on his latest start

15:10 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (3/1 +25%) Hourvari	3/1(+25%)	(7) Hourvari 3/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and quickly reached a similar level over hurdles last term, successful twice in novice company at up to 19.5f. Creditable third at Ayr (20.4f) on final start in April and switch to handicaps rates a plus on return to action. Novice hurdling campaign ended in solid fashion; one to consider.
(5) (6/1 -9%) Santos Blue	6/1(-9%)	(5) Santos Blue 6/1, Much improved once sent handicapping last season, landing hat-trick of wins at Wetherby, Chepstow and Kelso. Performed with plenty of credit in defeat when third at Cheltenham when last seen and there's no reason he shouldn't continue to go the right way. Has form figures of 1113 since handicapping; appears to have a solid chance.
(4) (11/8 +39%) Crambo	11/8(+39%)	(4) Crambo 11/8, Dual bumper winner showed plenty to like over hurdles last season, winning Ascot maiden and Bangor novice before progressing further to land the EBF Final at Sandown. Not disgraced in Grade 1 company when mid-field in the Mersey Novices' Hurdle at this C&D last time and he's a player. Won the EBF Final at Sandown on sole handicap attempt; should have more to offer.
(6) (13/2 -18%) Dare To Shout	13/2(-18%)	(6) Dare To Shout 13/2, Point winner who looked a good prospect when winning back-to-back novice hurdles at Kelso and Newcastle earlier this year and resumed progress after a wind-op/summer break when scoring at Hexham (20.1f, heavy, 11/2) 23 days ago. Respected. Hexham reappearance win took his hurdles record to 3-5; may improve further.
(9) (18/1 -100%) Knockanore	18/1(-100%)	(9) Knockanore 18/1, Much improved when scoring over hurdles at the third time of asking at Carlisle last November and belatedly matched that form when also winning 9-runner novice hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, good to soft, 11/4). Back up in trip now but others make more appeal on his return to a handicap. Successful twice last season but struggled with consistency; opposed.
(8) (22/1 -57%) Slip Road	22/1(-57%)	(8) Slip Road 22/1, Point winner who cost €95,000 at 3 yrs and showed fairly useful from in defeat in 2 bumper outings. Showed good attitude when making winning hurdles debut back in December 2020 but off the track since and has left Sam Thomas, so market looks the best guide. Very unexposed but market should prove best guide on return from long layoff.
(3) (33/1 -83%) Kitty's Light	33/1(-83%)	(3) Kitty's Light 33/1, Most likeable staying chaser signed off last season by landing an exceptional hat-trick, winning the Eider Chase, Scottish National and bet365 Gold Cup. This looks like a pipe-opener for bigger staying targets further down the line. Remarkable staying chaser but may need this reappearance run back over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

15:10 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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SANTOS BLUE lost little in defeat when thwarted in his bid to land a four-timer at Cheltenham in April, and a 3lb rise for that third-placed effort may not be enough to stop this progressive six-year-old from regaining the winning thread. EBF Final winner Crambo has progressed nicely over hurdles and is open to further improvement, while Dare To Shout and Lac De Constance aren't taken lightly.

CRAMBO, who was beaten only in Grade 1 company last season, looks the leading player, with Santos Blue another major player in a strong-looking heat. Hourvari isn't dismissed either.

The EBF Final winner CRAMBO should have more to offer this season and is the selection ahead of Lac De Constance.

15:20 Wexford Conditions Hurdle 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (8/13 +7%) Belle The Lioness	8/13(+7%)	(1) Belle The Lioness 8/13, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 39½ lengths nineteenth of 21 to You Wear It Well in Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, soft, 40/1). Off 7 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Bumper and hurdle winner ran poorly at Cheltenham but has won off a break before.
(7) (10/1 +0%) Pastorale	10/1(+0%)	(7) Pastorale 10/1, Fair chaser. 7/1, won 7-runner claiming chase at Pau (16.9f, heavy). Off 9 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Mme I. Pacault. Should have more to offer in this sphere. Won a claiming chase on second run in France back in January; her yard's second-string.
(6) (11/2 +0%) Faux Fur	11/2(+0%)	(6) Faux Fur 11/2, Fair hurdler. Career best when winning 14-runner novice hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, heavy, 28/1) 17 days ago, always holding on. Should progress. Won a Tramore maiden hurdle in heavy ground last time; should have more to offer.
(3) (12/1 -20%) Good As Hell	12/1(-20%)	(3) Good As Hell 12/1, Fairly useful chaser. C&D winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this season. 28/1, last of 10 in handicap chase at Cork (17.6f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Poor on latest run over fences and below form on last hurdle start; others preferred.
(4) (12/1 +0%) Ms Agartha Yeats	12/1(+0%)	(4) Ms Agartha Yeats 12/1, Twice-raced winner over hurdles. Course winner. 20/1, eleventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Others preferred. Won a C&D maiden hurdle at this meeting last year but well beaten on return lately.
(5) (15/2 +0%) Sea Aster	15/2(+0%)	(5) Sea Aster 15/2, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Tramore in August. Blinkered for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Punchestown (23f, good) 19 days ago, weakening. Likely to bounce back quickly. In decent form until ran too free in blinkers last time; can go better with no headgear.
(2) (80/1 +0%) Cruisin Susan	80/1(+0%)	(2) Cruisin Susan 80/1, Modest hurdler. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, heavy, 4/1) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Running respectably in handicaps this year; loads more needed in this company.

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15:20 Wexford Conditions Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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BELLE THE LIONESS made a successful start under Rules in a Cork bumper on testing ground and was placed twice over hurdles last season, including behind Liberty Dance in a Listed race at Thurles before taking a maiden at the same venue. The Henry de Bromhead-trained daughter of Soldier Of Fortune made little impression in the Grade 2 Mares' Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival but this looks a nice opportunity on her reappearance. The Gordon Elliott-trained pair Faux Fur and Sea Aster have both won maidens on soft ground at Tramore. The latter was subsequently second in a mares' handicap at Listowel, but needs to bounce back after racing too keenly at Punchestown last time. Ms Agartha Yeats caused a 50/1 shock in a maiden hurdle on this card 12 months ago, but was absent until disappointing at Punchestown recently.

BELLE THE LIONESS was underwhelming at in the Dawn Run at Cheltenham 7 months ago but she has the best form and a tongue strap should help, so she's likely to make a winning return. Faux Fur is open to improvement and Sea Aster isn't without hope.

15:29 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 27f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (3/1 +70%) Credo	3/1(+70%)	(8) Credo 3/1, Won twice in mares' events last season, latterly at Warwick in February. Not seen to best effect on final outing at Cheltenham last time and she's not ruled out after 6-month break. 2-6 in mares' handicaps last season; not yet fully exposed but returns in a stronger race.
(5) (5/2 +38%) Killer Kane	5/2(+38%)	(5) Killer Kane 5/2, Impressed when landing a gamble at Kempton in February and continued in good heart subsequently, signing last season off with a fine third in the 29-runner Topham Chase at Aintree, so merits respect back up in trip. Creditable third over big Aintree fences in April; contender if tuned up after break.
(1) (9/1 -200%) Moroder	9/1(-200%)	(1) Moroder 9/1, Completed 4-timer in 2021/22 and resumed his progress when landing the Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster in March. Produced a career best when a rallying runner-up in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown when last seen and he's much respected with stamina assured. Excellent second in major Sandown handicap in April; record when fresh is not compelling.
(4) (9/2 +36%) Enrilo	9/2(+36%)	(4) Enrilo 9/2, Smart sort at his best and has slipped down the weights, but far more letters than numbers in his recent form figures and can't really be viewed as a reliable betting proposition at present. Completed only one of three races last season; current ability hard to gauge.
(7) (10/3 +63%) Coconut Splash	10/3(+63%)	(7) Coconut Splash 10/3, Long been expensive to follow over fences and finished well held on his return to action at Worcester (23f, soft, 10/1) 30 days ago. Has slipped in the weights but others are more persuasive. Shaped as though in need of the outing last month and has slipped to a tempting mark.
(6) (16/1 -14%) Musical Slave	16/1(-14%)	(6) Musical Slave 16/1, Landed veterans' chase at Exeter in February but pulled up in stronger events on his next 2 outings. Remains on a mark he can prove competitive from, but has never been the most reliable conveyance and others are preferred. Pulled up twice since win off this mark in February but might have been refreshed by break.

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15:29 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 27f Race Class Flow

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KILLER KANE was far from disgraced in premier handicaps at Aintree and Kempton following his victory at the latter venue in early February. Joe Tizzard's charge should appreciate the return to class 3 company and he is fancied to make his seasonal return a winning one. Moroder finishing a fine second in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown after winning the Grimthorpe at Doncaster and shouldn't be far away if running to a similar level, with last-time-out course winner Switch Hitter completing the shortlist.

MORODER finished last season in fine heart, winning the Grimthorpe Chase before finding only a well-in rival too good in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown, so looks as if he'll take plenty of beating if picking up where he left off. Switch Hitter remains unexposed as a handicap chaser and is also of interest, whilst Killer Kane was thriving late last season and is another player if proving as good over this extended trip.

15:36 Galway Maiden Hurdle 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (0.11/1 +21%) Search For Glory	0.11/1(+21%)	(6) Search For Glory 0.11/1, Bumper winner. 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fared much better than he had at Cheltenham when 14¾ lengths seventh of 15 to Apple Away in Sefton Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good to soft) when last seen 6 months ago. Standout contender. Point/bumper winner, ran in two Grade 1s after Grade 3 third, impossible to oppose.
(1) (7/1 +7%) Alvarez Eclipse	7/1(+7%)	(1) Alvarez Eclipse 7/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, showed ability when fourth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Cork (24f, good to soft) in July. Point winner, fourth in a 3m maiden hurdle at Cork, unseated at last in a recent point.
(4) (16/1 +20%) Magic Sadler	16/1(+20%)	(4) Magic Sadler 16/1, €16,000 3-y-o, Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Dam bumper/fair 2½m hurdle winner. Winning pointer, well-beaten last of 4 finishers latest start (Apr 9). Point winner last March at fifth attempt, remote last of four in a winners' race.
(7) (28/1 +0%) El Phenomeno	28/1(+0%)	(7) El Phenomeno 28/1, Morandi gelding. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Harapour. Market check advised. Dam placed on Flat in France/well held over jumps, family of Gold Cup winner Sizing John.
(2) (40/1 +0%) Iron Allen	40/1(+0%)	(2) Iron Allen 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Tailed-off last of 16 in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft, 50/1) 6 months ago. Point winner last season; promising fourth on hurdling debut, tailed off on second attempt.
(5) (66/1 -100%) Reversal	66/1(-100%)	(5) Reversal 66/1, Given a considerate introduction when thirteenth of 18 in maiden hurdle (50/1) at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) on debut 43 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Dropped away from three out when 50-1 chance first time out at Navan in September.
(3) (100/1 -203%) Leva Tip	100/1(-203%)	(3) Leva Tip 100/1, Hooded, well-held seventh of 11 in maiden hurdle (150/1) at this course (16.7f, heavy) on debut 26 days ago. Up in trip. Made little impression on debut in a maiden hurdle over a shorter trip at this venue.

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15:36 Galway Maiden Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SEARCH FOR GLORY has found a soft touch on his reappearance and should take all the beating. A point-to-point and bumper winner, he was Grade 3-placed - when beaten just a length and a half at Clonmel in February - and while outclassed at Cheltenham and Aintree, drops markedly in class and should win easily. Alvarez Eclipse has also won a point-to-point and ran fine in a Cork maiden hurdle in July. He is race-fit following a recent point-to-point - when exiting at the last - and might fill second place. Another point scorer Magic Sadler was well held in an April winners-of-two point-to-point, while Reversal should improve from last month's debut. El Phenomeno has a useful French pedigree.

A gilt-edged opportunity for SEARCH FOR GLORY, who was contesting graded events earlier in the year and Gordon Elliott's 6-y-o won't get a better opportunity to open his account over hurdles. Alvarez Eclipse and newcomer El Phenomeno can battle out the forecast spot.

Placed in a Grade 3 event and given a shot at two Grade 1 races, SEARCH FOR GLORY faces a straightforward task on his seasonal debut.

15:45 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (2/1 +43%) Master Chewy	2/1(+43%)	(4) Master Chewy 2/1, Remains a maiden but ran to a fairly useful level over hurdles in 2022/23, placing on 3 occasions including when runner-up in a Cheltenham novice in December. Had been an expensive purchase after his third in an Irish point on debut, so he's one to note on his chase bow. 0-7 over hurdles but he remains of serious interest back down in trip for in-form stable.
(1) (5/4 +9%) Pembroke	5/4(+9%)	(1) Pembroke 5/4, Bumper/dual novice hurdle winner who ended last season with a creditable fifth in Grade 1 at Aintree. After 6 months off (had a wind op), shaped encouragingly when runner-up in Uttoxeter novice on chase debut 3 weeks ago and he's a major player with better to come. Had wind surgery before a satisfactory chasing debut in three-runner race at Uttoxeter.
(3) (9/2 -13%) General Officer	9/2(-13%)	(3) General Officer 9/2, Winning pointer who showed fairly useful form over hurdles last season, landing back-to-back novices at Musselburgh on his first 2 starts. Ran to a similar level sent chasing when second in novice handicap at Hexham 23 days ago and he's entitled to progress from that effort. Second of five to Chapel Green on handicap/chase debut at Hexham; has an unchanged mark.
(6) (15/2 -67%) Chapel Green	15/2(-67%)	(6) Chapel Green 15/2, Fair winner over hurdles, getting off the mark at the second attempt in a Kelso novice. Appealed as the type to take to chasing and duly made a winning start over fences in novice handicap at Hexham 23 days ago, getting the better of General Officer. Respected. Up 6lb (3lb out of handicap) but there's plenty to like in Hexham win from General Officer.
(2) (20/1 -25%) Martator	20/1(-25%)	(2) Martator 20/1, Placed in Grade 1 hurdles at Auteuil in 2021 for Joel Boisnard but subsequently spent more than a year off the track and stuggled for form in Britain last season. However, it still remains early days with his current yard as he makes only his second start over fences. Good French hurdles form; dropped 18lb since British debut and needs a close look.

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15:45 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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Pembroke made a solid beginning to his fencing career when runner-up at Uttoxeter and he is entitled to come on from that display. That said, he has to give 11lb and upwards to his rivals, some of which have the potential to improve a lot in this sphere, and the vote goes to CHAPEL GREEN. The six-year-old got off the mark on his chasing debut at Hexham when proving too strong for General Officer and he is expected to take another step forward. Master Chewy didn't get his head in front over hurdles, but he threatened to develop into a smart performer in the early part of last season and fences might help to unlock his potential.

Useful over hurdles, PEMBROKE is built for chasing and made an encouraging start over fences when runner-up at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago, travelling best through the race. He can take a step forward from that experience to go one better, while General Officer is also open to progress and can reverse the form with Chapel Green from when the pair met last time.

This small but intriguing field may be led home by CHAPEL GREEN who appears to have scope for significant further progress.

15:55 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 20f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(15) (4/1 +0%) Brownstone	4/1(+0%)	(15) Brownstone 4/1, Career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle (4/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. RESERVE. Belatedly off the mark at Fairyhouse last time and 6lb rise is fair; respected; reserve.
(9) (6/1 +0%) Kings Halo	6/1(+0%)	(9) Kings Halo 6/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in March. 10/1, below form fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Off the mark on final start last term and shaped like he needed his return; ground fine.
(6) (7/1 -40%) Chapel Street	7/1(-40%)	(6) Chapel Street 7/1, C&D winner. Career best when winning 17-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft, 7/1) 14 days ago, pushed out. A 6 lb rise may not stop him. Course winner; gained 2nd h'cap win latest; 6lb rise tough and struggled on heavy before.
(5) (8/1 +0%) Arthor	8/1(+0%)	(5) Arthor 8/1, Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Cork (20.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Promise at start of year; tailed off last 3 runs; well treated if back to best.
(3) (8/1 +0%) Mick Charlie	8/1(+0%)	(3) Mick Charlie 8/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Won 11-runner handicap hurdle (13/2) at Fairyhouse (24f, soft) 27 days ago. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.4f, soft, 4/1) 2 days ago. Down in trip. Can make presence felt. Made it 3-12 over hurdles latest but 8lb rise is tough and not sure to relish conditions.
(7) (8/1 +0%) Got To Fly	8/1(+0%)	(7) Got To Fly 8/1, 15/2, respectable eighth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good) 19 days ago. Is 0-6; no progress for h;caps on last 2 starts; struggled in two efforts on softer ground.
(4) (9/2 +0%) Tomjackwilliam	9/2(+0%)	(4) Tomjackwilliam 9/2, 3/1, career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy), always holding on. Off 10 months. Open to further improvement and big player if ready to roll. Shaping like turn may be near before win latest; 7lb rise demands more and off 305 days.
(12) (11/2 +0%) Vintage Gold	11/2(+0%)	(12) Vintage Gold 11/2, Winner in hurdle at Killarney in August. 10/1, running well fell in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 36 days ago looking sure to be placed. Not taken lightly. Still involved when coming down in bid for back-to-back wins latest; still on the up.
(14) (12/1 -9%) Huit Reflets	12/1(-9%)	(14) Huit Reflets 12/1, 4/1, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, good) 148 days ago but was a good third of 16 at Limerick prior to that. Is 0-13; drop in trip against him latest; gets his conditions/trip and one to consider.
(8) (16/1 +0%) The Niffler	16/1(+0%)	(8) The Niffler 16/1, 12/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Won h'cap hurdle at Punchestown 2 seasons ago; out of form last term; may need this.
(10) (16/1 +0%) Coffee Bay	16/1(+0%)	(10) Coffee Bay 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Potential improver. Shown very little in three maiden hurdles and no chances taken with his mark; h'cap bow.
(11) (22/1 +0%) Granpa Ger	22/1(+0%)	(11) Granpa Ger 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form fifth of 9 in novice hurdle (15/2) at Tramore (16f, heavy) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Poor form in maiden hurdles but best run came at this trip on heavy; may progress now.
(17) (25/1 +0%) Punk Rock Girl	25/1(+0%)	(17) Punk Rock Girl 25/1, 17/2, below form tenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, soft) 37 days ago. RESERVE. Left previous form behind with Bangor 3rd but disappointing again since; reserve.
(2) (25/1 +0%) Joy Of Life	25/1(+0%)	(2) Joy Of Life 25/1, Winner in chase at Cork in January. 20/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft), soon beaten. Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back down in trip. Pulled up in 3 of last 4 and may need this after 181 days off.
(1) (33/1 -18%) All Walks Of Life	33/1(-18%)	(1) All Walks Of Life 33/1, 16/1 and hooded for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.3f, heavy) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Out of form earlier in year and tailed off on last month's low-key return; cheekpieces.
(16) (33/1 +0%) Cristiano Marealdo	33/1(+0%)	(16) Cristiano Marealdo 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 250/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy). Off 11 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. Tailed off all four maiden hurdle starts so far at huge odds; reserve.
(13) (50/1 +0%) Free Parking	50/1(+0%)	(13) Free Parking 50/1, 33/1, fourteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Runner-up in a point but shown very little under rules so far including in h'caps of late.

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15:55 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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VINTAGE GOLD looked like he was staying on into contention at Listowel last month when falling at the final flight (usual two out). The Highland Reel gelding had won on his previous outing at Killarney in late August and, off the same mark as last time, there looks to be another race in him. Chapel Street gained a hard-fought victory here a fortnight ago and has to be respected off a 6lb higher mark. Tomjackwilliam was a winner when last seen at Limerick over Christmas and if he strips fit, he could be a big player on his return. He opened his account in good style then after a couple of placed efforts and could still be on a nice mark, despite a 7lb rise.

CHAPEL STREET only needed to be pushed out to resume winning ways at Cork a fortnight ago and he might be able to defy a 6 lb rise. The veteran Mick Charlie showed he retains plenty of ability when striking at the third time of asking back from a long absence at Fairyhouse and backed that up at Sligo on Friday, so is second choice ahead of Tomjackwilliam, who should have more to offer this season but has peak fitness to prove having been off for 10 months. Vintage Gold completes the shortlist.

ARTHOR has come down to a good mark and he may show more back in handicap company this time

16:04 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (8/1 +20%) Sheldon	8/1(+20%)	(5) Sheldon 8/1, Bagged his second chase win at Exeter on New Year's Day and in good nick since, sticking to his task despite a few mistakes when third at Kempton in April. Wasted what looked a good opportunity when seeming sure to win (fell heavily last) at Stratford in May and now makes return over timber. Best chase efforts make this look a very good mark if all's okay on first run since May.
(1) (9/4 -13%) Oscars Moonshine	9/4(-13%)	(1) Oscars Moonshine 9/4, Finally took advantage of a falling mark in first-time cheekpieces when winning over C&D 6 months ago and proved better than ever in following up on seasonal return at Kempton last week (eased close home). Carries penalty and that may not be enough to prevent the hat-trick. Did it easily at Kempton last week, so should go well under his penalty in hat-trick bid..
(6) (10/1 +38%) Lady Kk	10/1(+38%)	(6) Lady Kk 10/1, Hurdles winner who justified support to win her first chase in 4-runner handicap at Taunton in March, responding well to first-time headgear. Ran too badly to be true and reportedly had a breathing problem next time and makes return over the smaller obstacles (had a wind op). Took well to fences last term until a respiratory noise on final start; wind surgery since.
(12) (11/1 +31%) Great Ocean	11/1(+31%)	(12) Great Ocean 11/1, Sole Rules success came over hurdles at this track in January 2022 for Philip Hobbs. Not the most consistent for his current yard, running poorly at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 6 months ago, so will need to hit the ground running on return. C&D third in April; tailed off in May when last seen but chance if he returns refreshed.
(4) (11/2 +21%) Bashers Reflection	11/2(+21%)	(4) Bashers Reflection 11/2, Improved performer switched to handicaps last season, supplementing his Fakenham victory in March with another decisive success at Plumpton (20.5f) a month later. Remains relatively lightly raced and he may have more to offer this term. 3-5 in handicaps; raised a further 5lb for this reappearance but one to note.
(2) (11/2 +39%) Gyenyame	11/2(+39%)	(2) Gyenyame 11/2, Fair 2m Flat winner for Andrew Balding. Acquired for 42,000gns after and he emphatically landed 2m4f maiden hurdle here in March. Below-par fourth in handicap at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) following month but he remains with potential on his return. Runaway winner from the front in 2m4f maiden here in March; not so good in April handicap.
(11) (15/2 +66%) Phillapa Sue	15/2(+66%)	(11) Phillapa Sue 15/2, Placed both starts in novice hurdles in 2021/22 and made a successful handicap debut on return at Hereford 12 months ago. Solid if unspectacular efforts since, but she underperformed back down in grade when last seen at Ffos Las 6 months ago and has left Fergal O'Brien. 7l Hereford win (2m3f) in November 2022; two respectable efforts among five starts since.
(3) (17/2 +15%) Balko Saint	17/2(+15%)	(3) Balko Saint 17/2, Dual winner over hurdles and unlucky to bump into a thriving rival when claiming a fourth successive runner-up finish over fences at Newton Abbot (21f, good) 5 months ago. Could well have a say in proceedings on seasonal return reverted to hurdles. Runner-up in February-June on last four starts over fences, with a below-form hurdles run.
(10) (25/1 -56%) Morfee	25/1(-56%)	(10) Morfee 25/1, Opened his account back over hurdles in at Plumpton in March 2022 and followed up with relative ease at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good) a month later. Not seen since but does return off the same mark. Needs keeping an eye on. Last seen winning two handicap hurdles (3m/3m2f) but that was in the spring of 2022.
(7) (33/1 -175%) Seignor Gringo	33/1(-175%)	(7) Seignor Gringo 33/1, Off the mark over hurdles in claimer at Argentan last November and runner-up on only start for P. Lenogue at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (16.9f, soft) a month later. Not seen since, so it will be interesting to see what the market makes of him on handicap/yard debut. Three trainers during six-race French career, winning a 2m2f hurdle race last November.
(16) (40/1 -43%) Bring The Action	40/1(-43%)	(16) Bring The Action 40/1, Sole success came in Wetherby handicap chase (24.2f) early in 2022 and last seen running below form back over hurdles in novice at Exeter (21.6f, soft) 7 months ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes. Runner-up over fences in November (3m2f, good) first time out last term; below form after.
(14) (100/1 -52%) Atholl Street	100/1(-52%)	(14) Atholl Street 100/1, Maiden/novice hurdle winner at Taunton in late-2020 but it's been a struggle since, including in 5 starts for current yard this spring. Impossible to fancy. Five starts for this yard, failing to finish two chases and tailed off in 3 hurdle races.

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16:04 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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Now two from two in cheekpieces and under Olive Nicholls having won comfortably at Kempton last weekend, a 7lb penalty might not be enough to stop the Paul Nicholls-trained OSCARS MOONSHINE. He is preferred to Bashers Reflection, who bids for a hat-trick after a double in the spring and should go well if he's fully wound up for his return. Balko Saint and Seignor Gringo are others to consider.

A big field but it's hard to ignore the claims of OSCARS MOONSHINE, who had more to spare than the bare margin would indicate at Kempton last week and Paul Nicholls' 8-y-o is fancied to bring up the hat-trick and remain unbeaten when partnered by his daughter Olive. Balko Saint makes his seasonal return from a much-reduced mark back over timber, so he's put forward as the main threat, ahead of Mikhailovich, who was an impressive winner at Huntingdon on return earlier this month.

Preference is for BASHERS REFLECTION who has more wins in him given the authority with which he obliged on his last two runs last term.

16:10 Galway Handicap Hurdle 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (3/1 +40%) Barnacullia	3/1(+40%)	(6) Barnacullia 3/1, Good second of 12 in handicap chase at Listowel (17f, soft, 9/2) 37 days ago, sticking to task. Has to be taken seriously from his lower hurdle mark. Two wins over hurdles and 17lb well in over flights; definite contender here.
(10) (4/1 +38%) Marelly	4/1(+38%)	(10) Marelly 4/1, 10/1, creditable eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 36 days ago. Should come on for his run at Listowel last month and not one to underestimate.
(3) (7/1 -8%) Canal End	7/1(-8%)	(3) Canal End 7/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Career best when winning 24-runner novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 9/4), cosily. Off 6 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Looks reasonably handicapped on form and the market might prove a worthwhile guide here.
(13) (8/1 +27%) El Champo	8/1(+27%)	(13) El Champo 8/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this season. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at this course (19.1f, heavy) 26 days ago, always holding on. More needed up 7 lb in a deeper race. Up 14lb for two wins and the drop back in trip is a question but should go well.
(4) (11/1 +0%) Ladybank	11/1(+0%)	(4) Ladybank 11/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 11/1, 15 lengths ninth of 14 to Shecouldbeanything in listed hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Exposed in better company in the spring; hooded here and still has scope for improvement.
(5) (11/1 -57%) Ted Hastings	11/1(-57%)	(5) Ted Hastings 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Unable to make a significant impact on the Flat this summer but may fare better back jumping. Cut no ice whatsoever in three runs on the Flat over the summer; claims at his best.
(8) (11/2 +39%) My Gaffer	11/2(+39%)	(8) My Gaffer 11/2, 1 win from 2 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in May. 16/1, creditable ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) 37 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Mid-division in a good handicap hurdle at Listowel; seems to need better ground.
(15) (12/1 +0%) Theonewedreamof	12/1(+0%)	(15) Theonewedreamof 12/1, Not seen to best effect when seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Clonmel (19.8f, heavy) 31 days ago. Probably remains in form. Best recent form has come on better ground over further; stable couldn't be in better form.
(16) (18/1 -13%) Contrapposto	18/1(-13%)	(16) Contrapposto 18/1, Bit below form ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.6f, good, 15/2) 19 days ago. In good form last month; no impression at Punchestown last time though; not one to dismiss.
(1) (20/1 -264%) Maidenstreetprince	20/1(-264%)	(1) Maidenstreetprince 20/1, Promising type. Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. 16/1, creditable third of 6 in minor event hurdle at Clonmel (16.8f, heavy). Off 9 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Not taken lightly. Looks fairly handicapped but no surprise should he need this after nine months off.
(7) (22/1 -57%) Hey Johnny	22/1(-57%)	(7) Hey Johnny 22/1, Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in January. Sixteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Nnot competitive in better company at Fairyhouse and Punchestown; others preferred.
(14) (25/1 -25%) Mary's Pride	25/1(-25%)	(14) Mary's Pride 25/1, Twelfth of 17 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Punchestown (20f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Should come on for his return at Punchestown with the stable among the winners yesterday.
(11) (40/1 +0%) Timourid	40/1(+0%)	(11) Timourid 40/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 10f on flat. 20/1, last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft) 23 days ago. Something to find on form. Better than his last two runs would suggest but others have a stronger hand.
(12) (50/1 -25%) Big Debates	50/1(-25%)	(12) Big Debates 50/1, 18/1, tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.2f, soft) 28 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Well below his best in two handicap hurdles last twice and might be best watched for now.
(2) (66/1 -164%) Cafe Con Leche	66/1(-164%)	(2) Cafe Con Leche 66/1, Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in March. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, bit below form third of 7 in minor event hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft, 2/1) 80 days ago. Maidenstreetprince probably the yard first string but the betting will reveal more. Third in a Sligo claimer when last seen; owner-ridden here and may well be best watched.
(9) (66/1 -65%) Quirt Evans	66/1(-65%)	(9) Quirt Evans 66/1, 50/1, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 115 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. First run for yard after leaving David M. O'Brien. Lost his way in handicap hurdles last season; first run for Mark Fahey and best watched.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Galway Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

BARNACULLIA is race-fit, ground-versatile and reverts from fences rated 17lb lower in this sphere. Progressive, he ran well in a useful Listowel chase last month and while well enough held on his previous hurdles run in January, remains a little unexposed from his mark. El Champo is also progressive and while he won here recently, steps up to a stronger handicap rated 7lb higher and with his rider claiming 2lb less. Canal End looks much better than his 123 rating but is probably best watched on reappearance, as he would also prefer a longer distance. Maidenstreetprince was no match for Gaelic Warrior in January and reappears after a long layoff, while stablemate and owner-ridden Cafe Con Leche has been running recently in claimers. Ted Hastings would prefer good ground, while Hey Johnny was well held on his latest runs and makes his seasonal reappearance. Ladybank dead-heated with Princess Zoe in January and debuts in handicaps, dropping down in grade.

MAIDENSTREETPRINCE looks on a workable mark for this handicap debut and can strike on reappearance, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Canal End is another lightly-raced sort who should have more to come in handicaps this season and is second choice ahead of Barnacullia, who has improved when runner-up over fences here and at Listowel in recent months and has a lower mark back hurdling.

The one to be on could well be BARNACULLIA(nap), after winning on the Flat and finishing a good second over fences at Listowel

16:20 Aintree NH Flat Race (Class 4) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (4/1 +20%) Betty's Tiara	4/1(+20%)	(1) Betty's Tiara 4/1, Half-sister to a bumper winner and followed suit at the first time of asking in a 10-runner event at Stratford 59 days ago. Reasonable claims as she bids to defy a penalty. Doesn't set a daunting standard on her Stratford win but may progress.
(8) (4/1 -60%) Lady Jago	4/1(-60%)	(8) Lady Jago 4/1, £80,000 4-y-o, Getaway filly. Half-sister to modest hurdler Somewhat Cloudy. Dam (h133) 2½m-3m hurdle winner. Won only start in Irish points (Apr 2) and worth chancing to defend that unbeaten record on Rules debut. Irish point winner; bought for £80,000 at the Aintree Sale in April; interesting prospect.
(7) (6/1 +0%) Just A Memory	6/1(+0%)	(7) Just A Memory 6/1, €100,000 3-y-o, Muhtathir filly. Dam, 2¼m chase winner in France, half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler/fair chaser (17f-19f winner) L'Aubade. One for shortlist on debut. 100,000euros 3yo; potentially useful newcomer; heed the market signals.
(5) (9/1 -38%) Coco Brave	9/1(-38%)	(5) Coco Brave 9/1, €30,000 3-y-o, Court Cave filly. Closely related to 5 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Louis' Vac Pouch and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Mr Hendricks,. One to take seriously on debut. 30,000euros 3yo; closely related to five winners; trainer has good record in bumpers.
(3) (9/2 +50%) Lady In The Park	9/2(+50%)	(3) Lady In The Park 9/2, €32,000 3-y-o, £90,000 5-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Mar 12). Irish point winner who joined new yard for £90,000; possibilities.
(4) (10/1 -11%) Sweet Honey B	10/1(-11%)	(4) Sweet Honey B 10/1, €70,000 3-y-o, Getaway mare. Half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser Embittered and fairly useful 2m hurdle winner/useful chaser Precious Cargo. Dam (b101) bumper winner. Won sole start in point bumpers (Mar 12). Recorded an 8l success in point bumper in March; open to progress.
(9) (11/1 +56%) Rula Bula	11/1(+56%)	(9) Rula Bula 11/1, €32,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson filly. Dam, unraced, half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 29f) Whatuthink and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Whodoyouthink, both ungenuine. One to note if the market speaks in her favour. 32,000euros 3yo; dam half-sister to two smart sorts; check the betting.
(10) (12/1 -20%) Sunset Marquesa	12/1(-20%)	(10) Sunset Marquesa 12/1, €50,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Drumlee Sunset and fair hurdler Land League, stayed 21f. Can't be ruled out. 50,000euros 3yo; attractively bred but stable has a modest strike-rate in bumpers.
(11) (12/1 -85%) Tellitasitis	12/1(-85%)	(11) Tellitasitis 12/1, £16,000 3-y-o, Telescope filly. Half-sister to poor hurdler Happy Index. Dam (c138/h135) 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m). Interesting newcomer for in-form yard. £16,000 3yo; represents an in-form yard and needs a close look.
(2) (22/1 +21%) Just Call Me Lucy	22/1(+21%)	(2) Just Call Me Lucy 22/1, Lucarno mare. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam (b75) lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles. Half-sister to a point winner; others are more appealing.
(6) (40/1 -60%) French Highlands	40/1(-60%)	(6) French Highlands 40/1, €52,000 3-y-o, Shirocco filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Haute Estime and fair 19f hurdle winner An Taibhse. Likely to need more time. 52,000euros 3yo; looks the stable second-string on jockey arrangements.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Aintree NH Flat Race (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Sweet Honey B won a point-to-point over 2m and the daughter of Getaway, who is related to plenty of useful performers, commands a fair amount of respect on her Rules debut. Coco Brave and Tellitasitis are others who boast smart pedigrees and represent yards that have a fine record in this sphere, but JUST A MEMORY makes the most appeal. Warren Greatrex won this contest with La Bague Au Roi back in 2015 and it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Lambourn handler unleash another potentially smart recruit.

LADY JAGO was successful on her only start between the flags and makes plenty of appeal now switched to Rules. Fellow point winner Lady In The Park is an obvious threat and Betty's Tiara is a player if taking her chance.

Most of the runners are newcomers or rules debutantes. LADY JAGO is the suggestion, ahead of Lady In The Park.

16:28 Wexford NH Flat Race 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (4/5 -19%) Pallas Athene	4/5(-19%)	(7) Pallas Athene 4/5, €60,000 3-y-o, £125,000 5-y-o, Milan mare. Closely related to useful hurdler Crosshill, stays 3m. Dam (h98) bumper winner. Successful sole start in points (Mar 25) and well capable of making a winning start under Rules. Won a point' last March under this rider; commands respect reappearing for new connections.
(3) (6/1 +0%) Global Brief	6/1(+0%)	(3) Global Brief 6/1, Once-raced maiden. 7/2, sixteenth of 17 in bumper at Punchestown (16.6f, good) on NH debut 19 days ago. Clearly thought capable of better. Was only 7/2 for a Punchestown bumper but was tailed-off; surely capable of much better.
(8) (8/1 -14%) Shesakindofmagic	8/1(-14%)	(8) Shesakindofmagic 8/1, Mahler mare. Half-sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Kiki Badger, stays 2¼m, and fair 2½m chase winner Janeymac. Dam ran once on Flat. Worth a market check. Half-sister to winners; trainer is 7-84 in Irish bumpers last five seasons; check market.
(5) (12/1 -20%) Lady Bluebird	12/1(-20%)	(5) Lady Bluebird 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, sixth of 15 in bumper at Galway (16f, soft) 85 days ago. Best of three bumper runs when beaten only 7l at Galway in August; needs to find more.
(4) (12/1 +0%) Imperial Fox	12/1(+0%)	(4) Imperial Fox 12/1, Dual point winner who didn't show a great deal at Listowel on debut but should benefit from the experience. Dual point' winner on good ground earlier in the year but beaten 35l in a Listowel bumper.
(1) (13/2 +28%) Ah Fuhgeddaboudit	13/2(+28%)	(1) Ah Fuhgeddaboudit 13/2, Modest hurdler. Off 11 months. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. In the frame a few times in bumpers and a maiden hurdle last year; needs best on return.
(2) (20/1 -11%) Barrow Princess	20/1(-11%)	(2) Barrow Princess 20/1, Shirocco mare. Half-sister to 4 winners, including bumper winner/fair hurdler Goaheadmakemyday and fair hurdler Therellalwaysbeone. By a solid sire and related to several winners for this yard; check the market.
(6) (25/1 +0%) Lady Lybe	25/1(+0%)	(6) Lady Lybe 25/1, Getaway mare. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Shanpallas. By a solid sire; yard is 1-19 in Irish bumpers last five seasons but 13 placings.
(10) (66/1 +0%) So Far Away	66/1(+0%)	(10) So Far Away 66/1, Malinas mare. Half-sister to fairly useful staying hurdler Small Present. Dam (h137) 2m-3m hurdle winner, also 1m winner who stayed 2m on Flat. Half-sister to useful 3m/3m1f hurdle winner Small Present; likely to improve from this.
(9) (80/1 +0%) Skervan	80/1(+0%)	(9) Skervan 80/1, Alkaadhem mare. Dam (h113) bumper/2m hurdle winner. Wears tongue strap. Dam bumper/2m hurdle winner; tongue-tie on for debut and likely to improve.

LTO Selection:

16:28 Wexford NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

This doesn't look like the strongest bumper and PALLAS ATHENE probably won't be a big price to make a winning 'track' debut. The daughter of Milan scored on her sole point-to-point outing at Lisronagh in March, running out an impressive six-and-a-half-length winner. She was bought at the sales for 125,000 pounds after that success. Ah Fuhgeddaboudit has been placed three times in bumpers and she could be the one to give the selection most to do. Barrow Princess is an interesting newcomer and one to note in the market. The Shirocco mare is a half-sister to four winners.

PALLAS ATHENE cost six figures on the back of a point win and should be able to go in again starting out in a thin race. Global Brief and Imperial Fox should both step forward from low-key debuts, but they're both relying on the selection disappointing.

16:34 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (3/1 -20%) Flash Gorcombe	3/1(-20%)	(5) Flash Gorcombe 3/1, Confirmed the promise of his chase debut at the second attempt when winning Taunton handicap in March. Scored again at this C&D the following month and continued in good heart when runner-up at Ludlow in May. Enters calculations. Progressive in the spring; big chance if returning on song after his summer break.
(6) (4/1 +11%) William Ewart	4/1(+11%)	(6) William Ewart 4/1, Much more like it switched to handicaps over hurdles, getting off the mark in convincing fashion at Bangor (23f) in March. Has yet to match that form in 2 starts over fences, though shaped as if needing the run at Bangor earlier this month. Remains with potential. His good runs over hurdles last term were over 2m7f and 3m2f; beaten 30l in two chases.
(4) (5/2 +17%) Ballymagee	5/2(+17%)	(4) Ballymagee 5/2, Modest form at best over hurdles but, on his second start for his current yard, showed more than on his previous 2 outings over fences when third in handicap at Ffos Las 2 weeks ago, despite a bad mistake 4 out. Leading contender. Mostly modest under rules but third of seven at Ffos Las (2m) last time gives him a squeak.
(3) (7/2 +30%) Boston Joe	7/2(+30%)	(3) Boston Joe 7/2, Showed improved form switched to handicap chases in 2022, recording back-to-back wins at Ffos Las in May. However, below form on his subsequent 3 outings, having issues with his jumping, so he has a bit to prove after 14 months off. Not seen since out of form in August 2022 but he's well handicapped if returning on song.
(1) (13/2 +0%) Princess Midnight	13/2(+0%)	(1) Princess Midnight 13/2, Front runner who won 3 times over fences in 2022 and just as good when runner-up on first 2 outings this season. After a spin over hurdles, jumped markedly right at Fontwell last time, though is usually a sound jumper so could get back on track. This should be a competitive mark but a note of caution has been sounded recently.
(2) (40/1 +0%) Fanzio	40/1(+0%)	(2) Fanzio 40/1, Ended time with Richard Hobson with success at Taunton in March but form has gone the wrong way for his current yard, faring no better after 11 weeks off (had a wind op) when pulled up last time. Best watched. Badly out of sorts on last six starts; had wind surgery before latest.

LTO Selection:

16:34 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Consistency might hold the key to this contest and with that in mind, preference is for FLASH GORCOMBE. Robert Walford's charge hit the woodwork as he went in search of a hat-trick at Ludlow last time but, against some largely out-of-form rivals, a similar effort might suffice. William Ewart takes a significant drop in trip and might fare better now eased 3lb in the ratings, while Ballymagee completes the shortlist.

BALLYMAGEE left the impression he should have finished closer when third at Ffos Las a fortnight ago, in the lead when making a bad mistake 4 out, so he can build on that to open his account. Flash Gorcombe showed improved form switched to chasing last season and is feared most, ahead of William Ewart.

This probably depends on the readiness of FLASH GORCOMBE who makes easily most appeal on his progressive performances in the spring.

16:40 Galway NH Flat Race 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (4/1 -60%) Field A Thistles	4/1(-60%)	(6) Field A Thistles 4/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 18 in bumper (50/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Open to improvement Looked like a future winner when fourth in a valuable sales bumper at Fairyhouse in April.
(14) (6/1 +25%) Rachel's Secret	6/1(+25%)	(14) Rachel's Secret 6/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, second of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, heavy, 40/1) on NH debut 17 days ago, staying on well. Makes bumpers debut. Down in trip. Worth a chance to go one better switched to bumpers. Second in a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Tramore, promising filly but drop in trip may not ideal.
(8) (7/1 -17%) Glens Lullaby	7/1(-17%)	(8) Glens Lullaby 7/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (16.2f, soft, 11/2) on NH debut 28 days ago. Clear of the remainder when third on her debut at Tipperary, should not be far away.
(10) (8/1 +68%) Magical Annie	8/1(+68%)	(10) Magical Annie 8/1, €9,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Minella Mate. Dam (c96/h87) 2m hurdle winner in France. Half-sister to John Nallen's bumper and Flat winner Minella Mate, dam French hurdle winner.
(3) (11/1 +21%) Colleen Danu	11/1(+21%)	(3) Colleen Danu 11/1, Fair hurdler. 22/1, second of 15 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, soft) 22 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Back down in trip. Pleasing run when second in a mares' maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last month, down in trip.
(11) (11/4 +21%) Metkayina	11/4(+21%)	(11) Metkayina 11/4, Diamond Boy filly. Dam (c112/h120) bumper/2½m-2¾m hurdle winner. First foal out of a bumper/2m4f-2m6f hurdle winner, Derek O'Connor takes the ride.
(13) (14/1 +65%) Queen Nel	14/1(+65%)	(13) Queen Nel 14/1, Mount Nelson filly. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Sparkling River. Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdle/chase winner Sparkling River.
(4) (14/1 +72%) Cullig	14/1(+72%)	(4) Cullig 14/1, Walk In The Park filly. Closely related to bumper winner/temperamental but very smart hurdler Commander of Fleet and fairly useful hurdler Fame And Joy. Wears hood. Closely related to the 2022 Coral Cup winner Commander Of Fleet, dam bumper winner, hooded.
(17) (20/1 +20%) The Last Drop	20/1(+20%)	(17) The Last Drop 20/1, Mahler filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler El Champo and fair 2m hurdle winner Fia Fuinidh. Half-sister to winners El Champo and Fia Fuinidh, dam unraced half-sister to Knockfierna.
(18) (22/1 +21%) Walk In The Shadow	22/1(+21%)	(18) Walk In The Shadow 22/1, Walk In The Park filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner/smart 21f chase winner Flanking Maneuver, stays 3m,. Half-sister to six winners including decent performers such as Flanking Maneuver.
(1) (25/1 -108%) Arctic Annie	25/1(-108%)	(1) Arctic Annie 25/1, Arctic Cosmos filly. Dam (c122/h119), 2m-19f hurdle/chase winner, also 2m winner on Flat, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3¼m) Some Invitation. Dam Annie Other was a useful and versatile performer for Pat Doyle, from a good family.
(15) (25/1 +11%) Royal Cave	25/1(+11%)	(15) Royal Cave 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 8 in bumper (16/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 22 days ago. Has shown a fair standard of form on all three starts but needs to find a bit extra..
(9) (28/1 -40%) Knockarina	28/1(-40%)	(9) Knockarina 28/1, Champs Elysees filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Twin Power, stays 3m. Worth monitoring in the betting. Dam Knockfierna was a talented sort for this stable, winner of nine races.
(7) (33/1 -136%) French Hill	33/1(-136%)	(7) French Hill 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in bumper (11/1) at Tipperary (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 28 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce. Should come on from her initial run at Tipperary but not a likely winner at this stage.
(16) (40/1 -43%) Smiling Bess	40/1(-43%)	(16) Smiling Bess 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Visored for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (16.2f, soft, 14/1) 28 days ago. Others preferred. Made the frame in races at Roscommon and Ballinrobe, valid excuses at Tipperary.
(5) (80/1 -60%) Day's A Dawning	80/1(-60%)	(5) Day's A Dawning 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 17 in bumper at Punchestown (16.6f, good, 100/1) 19 days ago. Low-key debut before long-priced sixth at Punchestown; more improvement required.

LTO Selection:

16:40 Galway NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

FIELD A THISTLES made a promising debut when fourth in the Tattersalls Ireland Sales Bumper at Fairyhouse last Easter and the form of that race has worked out particularly well. The valuable contest was won by exciting prospect Brighterdaysahead, while Field A Thistles also had a couple of recent winners in behind then, in Williethebuilder and Dee Capo. Glens Lullaby made a promising debut when third at Tipperary at the start of the month and if she builds on that, she could be the danger. Rachel's Secret ran a big race, at a big price, when second in a Tramore maiden hurdle on her 'track' debut and the Yeats filly is another who has to be on the shortlist.

RACHEL'S SECRET was runner-up in a point and showed plenty when filling the same position in a novice hurdle at Trramore 17 days ago, so she's taken to go one better at the likely expense of Field A Thistle, who shaped well on debut. Colleen Danu is another one to consider.

Some attractive pedigrees on view here, and several runners have shown ability, none more so than Fairyhouse fourth FIELD A THISTLES

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Tomform Sunday 29th October 2023

Races & Results Sunday 29th October 2023

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12:41 Galway Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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12:50 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow

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13:01 Wexford Beginners Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:10 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow

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13:16 Galway Maiden Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:25 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow

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13:35 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:44 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:51 Galway Handicap Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:00 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:19 Wincanton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow

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14:26 Galway Handicap Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:35 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:54 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow

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15:01 Galway Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:10 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:20 Wexford Conditions Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:29 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 27f Race Class Flow

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15:36 Galway Maiden Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:45 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:55 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:04 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Galway Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:20 Aintree NH Flat Race (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow