1 Tuesday 28th November 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 28th November 2023

There were 21 Races on Tuesday 28th November 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Tramore, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 28th November 2023

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

12:15 Sedgefield Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +60%) Coup De Coeur	2 2/1(+60%)	(3) Coup De Coeur 2/1, Fairly useful maiden hurdler/chaser in France. On the retreat when falling 3 out back from a 16-month absence for new yard at Wetherby but did at least step up on that when third in a C&D maiden last time. Placed in a recent C&D maiden (soft) but this may be a stronger race.
2	5 2nd (5) (28/1 -75%) Jake Stevens	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) Jake Stevens 28/1, Failed to threaten both starts between the flags but was still in touch when falling 3 out in a C&D maiden 19 days ago. Wasn't running at all badly before falling three out here 19 days ago.
3	2 3rd (2) (2/1 +0%) What A Johnny	2 2/1(+0%)	(2) What A Johnny 2/1, Placed on both completed starts in Irish points and made a winning hurdling debut in 6-runner novice at Stratford (16.3f) 26 days ago, rallying to lead near finish. More needed under a penalty. Point placed so he did well to win a 2m novice around Stratford; should improve.
4	7 4th (7) (5/2 +92%) Treaty Boy	2.5 5/2(+92%)	(7) Treaty Boy 5/2, Placed both starts in Irish points and offered a bit to work on when seventh of 18 in a novice hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) on Rules debut 24 days ago. May do better. Placed in points; showed some promise, before fading, on his switch to hurdling.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/1 +72%) Judicial Review	7 7/1(+72%)	(6) Judicial Review 7/1, Went the wrong way in bumpers (fair form at best) and showed nothing on hurdling debut/reappearance at Hexham. Course bumper winner; dropped out very tamely when 12-1 for hurdling debut at Hexham.
6th	4 6th (4) (100/1 -52%) Flashy Dude	100 100/1(-52%)	(4) Flashy Dude 100/1, Pulled up both starts between the flags and well held completed start over hurdles. Went off 80-1 when tailed off over 2m4f here 12 days ago, having stopped quickly.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (66/1 +34%) Alanine	66 66/1(+34%)	(8) Alanine 66/1, Placed on first of 2 starts in points but showed only modest form at best on the Flat. Easily passed over. Beaten in two points before embarking on a fairly forgettable Flat career (1m2f-2m).

LTO Selection:

RECOUP beat a subsequent winner on his hurdling debut over 2m at Ludlow last month and he merits the utmost respect on the back of that performance, despite carrying a 7lb penalty. What A Johnny is also a previous winner over obstacles and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Coup De Coeur and Jake Stevens should not be discounted.

RECOUP looked a potentially useful novice in the making when edging out a subsequent winner on his Ludlow hurdle debut last month, so he's a straightforward choice to defy a penalty. What A Johnny and Coup de Coeur can battle it out for minor honours.

Fergal O'Brien's RECOUP handled soft ground well in France and he beat a respected rival with the pair dominant at Ludlow.

12:15 Sedgefield Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:30 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (7/1 -56%) Soldante	7 7/1(-56%)	(7) Soldante 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form fifth of 12 in bumper at Kilbeggan (15.1f, good to soft, 9/2), sticking to task. Off 7 months. Solid each-way chance on this hurdles debut. Beaten in five bumpers but his first two efforts make for very good reading.
2	11 2nd (11) (2/9 -10%) Jolie Coeur Allen	0.222222 2/9(-10%)	(11) Jolie Coeur Allen 2/9, Second on debut in a bumper for Anne-Sophie Pacault in France last September. 3/1, fifth of 20 in a Grade 2 Aintree (17f, good) bumper starting out for present connections in April. Hooded for this hurdles debut and should prove very hard to beat. French effort reads well and then finishing fifth of 20 in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree.
3	1 3rd (1) (14/1 +0%) Bloomhill	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Bloomhill 14/1, Sixth of 15 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Navan (16f, good to soft) on NH debut in February. Wasn't knocked about that day and this dual point winner is likely to do better in time. Dual point winner; ran okay on hurdle debut (2m) but he's bred to want further.
4	12 4th (12) (40/1 -60%) Miss Gherkin	40 40/1(-60%)	(12) Miss Gherkin 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, well-beaten seventh of 10 to Only By Night in listed bumper at Navan (16f, heavy) 9 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Ran quite well in her two bumpers earlier in the year but was tailed off in her last two.
5th	4 5th (4) (66/1 +34%) Oogum Boogum	66 66/1(+34%)	(4) Oogum Boogum 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, thirteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, heavy) 19 days ago. Readily passed over. Fair debut but made mistakes at Clonmel and finished tailed off.
6th	13 6th (13) (100/1 +0%) Queen Nel	100 100/1(+0%)	(13) Queen Nel 100/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. 100/1, ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 17 days ago. Not shown a great deal in either run, a Galway bumper and Gowran maiden.
7th	6 7th (6) (150/1 -50%) Rusheen	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Rusheen 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 17 days ago. Pulled up in two points and tailed off in three maidens; has no form claims.
8th	5 8th (5) (5/1 +58%) Party Pack	5 5/1(+58%)	(5) Party Pack 5/1, Well Chosen gelding. Dam unraced. Will only be of interest on debut if the vibes surrounding him in the betting are notably upbeat. Unraced dam out of a 1m2f/1m4f winner; would need to see some confidence behind him.
9th	8 9th (8) (50/1 +50%) The Fairy Man	50 50/1(+50%)	(8) The Fairy Man 50/1, Hooded, eighth of 15 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) on debut 17 days ago. Also hooded at Gowran where he went off 66-1 for a maiden hurdle and never counted.
10th	9 10th (9) (80/1 -220%) The Lucky Lobster	80 80/1(-220%)	(9) The Lucky Lobster 80/1, Unseated rider in novice hurdle at Galway (16.4f, heavy, 16/1) on debut 31 days ago. Didn't last long enough at Gowran (unseated mid-race) to know what he might be capable of.
11th	3 11th (3) (250/1 -150%) Iris Sacre	250 250/1(-150%)	(3) Iris Sacre 250/1, Twenty-first of 22 in novice hurdle (300/1) at Naas (16f, soft) on debut 16 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. 300-1 when always out the back in a 2m maiden hurdle at Naas.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (150/1 -200%) Gentle Lady	150 150/1(-200%)	(10) Gentle Lady 150/1, Sageburg mare. Dam, poor maiden hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m), half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 33f) Gonalston Cloud. Doesn't appeal as a probable first-time-out winner on paper. Second foal; dam placed 2m-3m hurdles from 45 starts; belated debut.

LTO Selection:

JOLIE COEUR ALLEN appeals on her hurdling debut. She was runner-up on her sole start on the level in France and was pitched into a Grade 2 mares' bumper at Aintree, on her debut for Willie Mullins, where she finished fifth. An absolute plethora of winners have come out of that race in April. Ciaran Murphy has always thought a bit of Soldante who has been placed in three testing-ground bumpers which will stand to him on his first crack at hurdles. Bloomhill is a former point-to-point winner who had more horses behind him than in front of him when sixth in a Navan maiden hurdle.

JOLIE COEUR ALLEN failed to measure up to expectations when sent off favourite for a Grade 2 bumper on debut for Willie Mullins at Aintree during the spring, but she remains of strong interest having shaped very well indeed on her sole start in France. It will be disappointing should she fail to deliver now switched to hurdles in a race of this nature. Glendine Billy and Soldante both showed ability in bumpers, too, and they could both be in line for place money.

With no depth to this maiden, it's hard getting away from Icare Allen's half-sister JOLIE COEUR ALLEN. She showed plenty in bumpers.

12:30 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:40 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (16/5 +54%) Sageburg County	3.2 16/5(+54%)	(2) Sageburg County 16/5, Won on sole outing in Irish points and stepped up on hurdling form when making a successful start to his chasing career at Market Rasen in May. Turned in a rare poor effort 6 months on at Warwick 3 weeks ago but worth another chance. Won chase debut; wind surgery before pulled up three weeks ago; should have come on since.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/4 +25%) Tom Creen	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(7) Tom Creen 6/4, Better than ever when making a winning return at Sedgefield (21f) and took another step forward when following up there 19 days ago. Big player. 4-8 for Sam England, with all of those wins registered at Sedgefield on soft ground.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 +31%) Generous Day	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(3) Generous Day 9/2, Notched fifth career success over fences at Southwell (20.4f) a year ago but isn't the easiest to predict nowadays and was a bit below form after 7 months off at Huntingdon 4 weeks ago. 11yo whose his most recent win came in this race last year (second time out) off 2lb lower.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (11/4 -10%) Fazayte	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(5) Fazayte 11/4, Made a winning return to jumping in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen and completed a jumping hat-trick back over fences at Sedgefield 12 days ago. Has built up a good strike rate since joining the yard but may be in the grip of the handicapper now. 3-5 as a chaser, with one of the wins at 2m4f, and he's a leading contender.

LTO Selection:

FAZAYTE completed a hat-trick in this sphere when defying a 4lb rise for a Market Rasen hurdles triumph at Sedgefield earlier this month. The eight-year-old's willing attitude is likely to stand him in good stead once more and he looks the one to beat. Tom Creen arrives in fine fettle having registered a double at the County Durham track recently, although the sharper nature of this course presents him with a different test. Somespring Special likely has better days ahead and she also makes some appeal.

TOM CREEN and Fazayte are both bidding to extend winning sequences but the former looks the one who could still be ahead of his mark. Sageburg County disappointed on his comeback but is worth another chance given the style of his chase debut win at Market Rasen back in May.

Fazayte and Tom Creen are racking up the wins but last year's winner GENEROUS DAY looks interesting with a run under his belt.

12:40 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:50 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 27f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (18/1 -80%) Deep Charm	18 18/1(-80%)	(4) Deep Charm 18/1, Won a 3m chase at Hexham a couple of years ago but he largely struggled last season and was pulled up on his recent reappearance back at Hexham. Others have less to prove. Potentially well handicapped but current wellbeing is an issue.
2	7 2nd (7) (3/1 -60%) Reign Suepreme	3 3/1(-60%)	(7) Reign Suepreme 3/1, Point winner who finally got off the mark under Rules when just clinging on over C&D 7 weeks ago. Will be competitive if showing up in similar form. First win under rules when toughing it out over C&D last month; just 3lb higher.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 +36%) Crixus's Escape	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Crixus's Escape 9/1, Runner-up twice off significantly higher marks in early 2022 but struggled badly last season and finished quite weakly when a well-held third of 6 in C&D handicap on reappearance 19 days ago. May come on for the outing but still enough to prove. Out of form for a while and well behind Onestepatatime here this month when 25-1.
4	2 4th (2) (Evens +56%) Onestepatatime	0 Evens(+56%)	(2) Onestepatatime Evens, Added to her very good C&D record when getting on top close home 19 days ago. A further 4 lb rise seems unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. Goes very well here and was a game winner on latest visit; 4lb rise very fair.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/2 +40%) Storm Tiger	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(3) Storm Tiger 9/2, Point winner. Still a maiden under Rules but he was consistent when switched to handicap chases at the start of 2023, reaching the frame on 4 of his 5 starts. Player if primed after his break. Fair run over 3m at Ludlow last time but 0-12 under rules and not a certain stayer.
6th	6 6th (6) (22/1 -529%) Kildrum	22 22/1(-529%)	(6) Kildrum 22/1, All 3 career wins have been gained over 3m at Hexham, the latest in May. Might have needed his latest run there after a 6-month break and may fare better now. Poor on recent return from an absence but usually consistent.

LTO Selection:

ONESTEPATATIME won over C&D earlier in the month and the John Wainwright-trained mare merits plenty of respect off just a 4lb higher mark here. Reign Suepreme also got his head in front over this track and trip last time and he has to be of interest as a result, while Storm Tiger should not be underestimated on his return to action.

ONESTEPATATIME enhanced her good C&D record when leading late on last time and might be able to defy the handicapper again at her favoured venue. Storm Tiger is more than capable off his mark and will be a danger if ready to roll on his reappearance. Reign Suepreme, like the selection a last-time-out C&D winner, is another who should get involved.

The lowly weighted REIGN SUEPREME is marginally preferred to Onestepatatime, with both of them recent C&D winners.

12:50 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 27f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (2/5 +0%) Banprionsa	0.4 2/5(+0%)	(2) Banprionsa 2/5, Bred to be smart and easily won her sole point in March. Promising second of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) on NH debut 23 days ago. Form choice and obvious claims. Impressive point winner who was clear of the rest behind a smart one at Cork.
2	10 2nd (10) (7/2 +53%) Rachel's Secret	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(10) Rachel's Secret 7/2, Close second of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, heavy, 40/1) on NH debut, staying on well. Well held in bumper since. Worth another chance back over hurdles. Looked unlucky when second in a C&D maiden here last month but then a weakener at Galway.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/1 +23%) Thegingrin	5 5/1(+23%)	(6) Thegingrin 5/1, Better effort when sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16f, good to soft, 7/1) on hurdles bow. Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. Should progress again. Winning pointer but her two runs under rules have been underwhelming.
4	3 4th (3) (25/1 -178%) Half Off Six Pence	25 25/1(-178%)	(3) Half Off Six Pence 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.2f, heavy, 5/1) 11 days ago. Back up in trip. Best run was her penultimate one when beaten 8l in a heavy-ground maiden over C&D.
5th	5 5th (5) (33/1 -200%) Not Before Time	33 33/1(-200%)	(5) Not Before Time 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 18 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 37 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Should appreciate going further but looks one for further down the line.
6th	4 6th (4) (80/1 +20%) Majestic Design	80 80/1(+20%)	(4) Majestic Design 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventeenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.5f, soft, 125/1) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. The winner of two points but it's been an unexciting start to her rules career.
7th	7 7th (7) (20/1 -43%) Whiskey Lady	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Whiskey Lady 20/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 10 hurdle runs. Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Punchestown (20.4f, good to soft). Off 9 months. A 13-race maiden under rules with a handicap mark in the 80s; outclassed.
8th	9 8th (9) (125/1 -150%) Pebble Bleu	125 125/1(-150%)	(9) Pebble Bleu 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, tailed-off last of 10 to Only By Night in listed bumper at Navan (16f, heavy) 9 days ago, dropping away quickly. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Fair fifth at Clonmel but has shown nothing since then; opposable.
9th	1 9th (1) (200/1 -100%) Angelofthemorning	200 200/1(-100%)	(1) Angelofthemorning 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 150/1) on NH debut 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 150-1 when tailed off in a Navan maiden only last week.
10th	8 10th (8) (200/1 -100%) In The Blood	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) In The Blood 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 125/1) on hurdles bow 57 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Some promise on debut but tailed off since then in a bumper and maiden hurdle.

LTO Selection:

BANPRIONSA was outgunned in a maiden hurdle at Cork, but finished well clear of the remainder in second and can go one better. This slight step up in trip ought to suit her well as former winner of a point-to-point. There is surely more to come from Thegingrin who was a winner 'between the flags' last year before finishing sixth in a bumper and a maiden hurdle last season. She could return in good heart after a break. Rachel's Secret disappointed in a bumper at Galway but, prior to that, was runner-up over flights in Tramore which gives her claims. Whiskey Lady ran one of her better races when fourth at Punchestown and the form has been franked. She would prefer better ground, though.

BANPRIONSA pulled clear with another well-regarded sort when second of 18 at Cork on debut and should prove hard to beat. Rachel's Secret and Thegingrin can fight out minor honours.

Barring accidents, this should be a walk in the park for BANPRIONSA who was clear of the rest in chasing home a talented mare at Cork.

13:00 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:10 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 +63%) Ali Star Bert	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(5) Ali Star Bert 9/2, Landed a gamble on just his second start over fences at Uttoxeter and impressive when following up at Chepstow (26.2f, good to soft) in February. Mixed record since, however, below form sixth of 18 in handicap chase at Warwick (25.4f, heavy) 21 days ago. Two convincing wins in February on good to soft and good; poor show on latest start.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/4 +56%) Sadler's Bay	1.75 7/4(+56%)	(3) Sadler's Bay 7/4, Saddle slipped when an unlucky third in handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f, good to soft) in May and decent start over fences when fourth at Plumpton on return 3 weeks ago. Entitled to come on for that. Made a satisfactory chase debut at Plumpton three weeks ago; one to consider seriously.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/2 +17%) Star Flyer	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(2) Star Flyer 5/2, Reached the frame in 2 bumpers and fair form at best over hurdles. Chaser on looks and duly offered something to work on switched to fences after 6 months off when third at Huntingdon. Should improve on that and considered. Third on chase debut was his best form, when stepped back from 3m (one attempt) to 2m4f.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 -250%) Eurkash	7 7/1(-250%)	(6) Eurkash 7/1, Only one win from 23 starts (on his second try over fences) but was only just denied by a match-fit rival at Warwick on return 3 weeks ago. Does have a rather inconsistent profile of late but still has to be taken seriously in first-time headgear. Well down the weights; minor honours on last three completions, beaten a neck last time.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (5/1 +33%) Rolling Clouds	5 5/1(+33%)	(8) Rolling Clouds 5/1, Made frame all 5 starts in points but well held in maiden/novice hurdles and fared no better (despite strength in the betting) switched to fences/handicaps last 2 starts. Off 8 months. Headgear on. Modest form last term, switched from hurdles to fences for last two starts; first headgear.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (66/1 -65%) Moroval	66 66/1(-65%)	(10) Moroval 66/1, Sprang a major surprise when 100/1 winner of this race last year off 4 lb lower but well held next 3 starts. Off 7 months and 2 lb out of the handicap. This race in 2022 saw him open his account at the 30th attempt, from the back at 100-1.

LTO Selection:

EURKASH offered plenty of encouragement when finishing a close-up second over a trip short of his best (2m4f) at Warwick. That was the nine-year-old's seasonal bow and any improvement for that and the extra yardage could make him tough to beat, with first-time cheekpieces also likely to help. Star Flyer posted a solid third on his chasing debut at Huntingdon and is feared most off 2lb lower. Sadler's Bay is another to note.

It could be worth chancing BRING THE ACTION, who should strip fitter for his return and is potentially on a good mark back in this sphere. Star Flyer made a decent start over fences when third at Huntingdon and rates a big threat with improvement likely, with Eurkash another to consider having only been just denied on his comeback at Warwick.

Stepping back up in trip can suit SADLER'S BAY judged on his bold show in a 3m1f handicap hurdle in May. Star Flyer is next best.

13:10 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +0%) Harper Valley	3 3/1(+0%)	(6) Harper Valley 3/1, Steadily progressive form, getting off the mark at the fourth time of asking in 2½m Hexham novice when last seen in May. The unexposed 6-y-o likely has more to offer now handicapping after a break. Looks well handicapped on the form of his novice win back in May.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +14%) Hashtag Boum	3 3/1(+14%)	(4) Hashtag Boum 3/1, Irish point winner who opened her Rules account in decisive fashion in handicap at Kelso (23f) in April. Badly hampered when sixth of 9 at Market Rasen next time and she could resume her progress after a break. Player. Progressive before flopping in May last time and there were excuses.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 -50%) Ashington	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(1) Ashington 9/2, Poor effort at Aintree last time but had recorded a string of creditable efforts in defeat prior to that. Type to bounce back. Has not won for a good while but enjoys small fields and this is easier than last time.
4	7 4th (7) (4/1 +50%) Prince Nino	4 4/1(+50%)	(7) Prince Nino 4/1, Won twice over 2½m at Perth at the end of the summer. Creditable fourth of 10 over 17f here in this headgear combination 19 days ago. Good fourth over shorter here last time when not beaten far; has won over this distance.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/2 +31%) Theatre Legend	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(3) Theatre Legend 9/2, Went extremely close to cashing in on a much-reduced mark on his return from 17 months off when second over C&D in October. Respectable 4½ lengths sixth of 9 at Musselburgh since. Has returned from a mammoth absence in good form; down in grade from last time.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (18/1 -260%) Hartur D'oudairies	18 18/1(-260%)	(2) Hartur D'oudairies 18/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles for Dan Skelton. Left that yard after running poorly on his chase debut/reappearance at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations on first run for new yard. Poor over fences on return; has moved from Dan Skelton; on a dangerous mark.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (40/1 -82%) Polisud	40 40/1(-82%)	(5) Polisud 40/1, Fairly useful chase/hurdle winner at best in France but pulled up in 2 outings for this yard 10 months apart. Brian Hughes up but could only consider if backed. Pulled up in last two runs but well handicapped on old French form.

LTO Selection:

HARPER VALLEY won a novice hurdle at Hexham in May when last seen and that effort suggests that he can be successful in a race of this nature off a mark of 105. Hashtag Boum failed to fire on her most recent outing but it is far too soon to be writing her off, especially in an event as modest as this. Others to consider are Ashington and Hartur D'oudairies.

Unexposed HARPER VALLEY and Hashtag Boum might be the pair to focus on, with a narrow preference for the former who switches to handicap company on the back of his Hexham novice success in May. Ashington competes below a mark of 120 for the first time in handicap hurdles and is another who could have a say.

Although he lacks a recent run, HARPER VALLEY looks nicely handicapped on the form of his novice success at Hexham.

13:20 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (22/1 -38%) Blossom De Mai	22 22/1(-38%)	(10) Blossom De Mai 22/1, 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable twelfth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, heavy). Off 11 months. Up in trip. Others have achieved more. Latest 12l defeat at Punchestown wasn't a bad run but that was 11 months ago.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/3 +5%) Magic Conqueror	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(6) Magic Conqueror 10/3, Creditable second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (23f, soft, 12/1) 40 days ago, suited by way race developed. Merits consideration under Jack Kennedy. . Outstayed over 2m7f last time after a break; this could be her optimum trip.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/4 +21%) Mitiva	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(4) Mitiva 11/4, Good third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (20.5f, soft, 10/3) 26 days ago. Unexposed mare who is on the shortlist here. Beaten 3l in a Thurles handicap latest and every chance with a repeat of that.
4	8 4th (8) (5/1 +0%) C'est Rien	5 5/1(+0%)	(8) C'est Rien 5/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Creditable third of 16 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Fairyhouse (20.5f, heavy) 21 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Now 0-17 but the tongue-tie is helping and her turn looks near.
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 +0%) Glorious Singer	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Glorious Singer 14/1, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. Below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Punchestown (20.8f, soft) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has now had plenty of chances (0-21) and she's not progressing.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 +20%) Lissen To The Lady	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Lissen To The Lady 16/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, good, 9/1) 164 days ago, pulled up. First run for yard after leaving Sandy Forster. Lost her way since two Hexham wins in March but a change of scenery can work wonders.
7th	2 7th (2) (8/1 +0%) Lucky Viv	8 8/1(+0%)	(2) Lucky Viv 8/1, 10/3, creditable third of 16 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.5f, heavy) 33 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Mark demands improvement. Still a maiden but she's been holding her own in maidens; this mark looks okay.
8th	1 8th (1) (11/2 +31%) Robyndeglory	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(1) Robyndeglory 11/2, C&D winner. Below form when remote third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy, 7/1) 37 days ago. Creditable third at Fairyhouse prior to that. Off a similar mark when winning at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding) earlier this year.
9th	3 9th (3) (9/1 -50%) Good As Hell	9 9/1(-50%)	(3) Good As Hell 9/1, Three wins from 11 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Killarney in August. 28/1, respectable second of 5 in minor event hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) 11 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Well handicapped on chase exploits this year; second in a non-handicap hurdle latest.

LTO Selection:

MITIVA should make the most of this easier opportunity having shaped well in a stronger contest at Thurles last time. A former bumper winner, the Liz Doyle-trained five-year-old was well supported close to the off and after travelling nicely throughout, she was just tapped for toe late on, suggesting this step up in trip is exactly what she needs. Off a mark of 102, the JP McManus-owned mare looks nicely treated. Good As Hell has to be a contender off a rating some 24lb lower than her chase mark. The daughter of Shantou remains relatively unexposed over hurdles so will be a threat to all. C&D winner Robyndeglory continues to run well, finishing third on her latest three starts. Returning to this venue could see the eight-year-old step up once again.

Although C'EST RIEN is a 17-race maiden she hasn't had too many chances in handicaps and she shaped well enough at Fairyhouse last time to think she has a race in her off this mark. Magic Conqueror made a solid return to action when runner-up at Thurles last month and is second choice ahead of Mitiva, who also arrives on the back of a good effort at Thurles.

Although a 17-race maiden, C'EST RIEN has twice performed well in a tongue-tie and her turn looks near.

13:30 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Southwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/5 +47%) Just Lucky Sivola	0.8 4/5(+47%)	(2) Just Lucky Sivola 4/5, €92,000 3-y-o, Noroit gelding. Brother to French chaser Eleonore d'Anjou. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, half-sister to high-class hurdler/chaser (2½m-3¼m winner) Cyborgo and high-class hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 21f) Hors La Loi III. Noteworthy newcomer. 92,000euros 3yo; family of Champion Hurdle winner Hors La Loi III, Stayers' winner Cyborgo.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +88%) Red Ned	4 4/1(+88%)	(5) Red Ned 4/1, €15,000 3-y-o, £10,000 4-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam (c91/h109) bumper/2½m hurdle winner (stayed 2¾m). Little form in 3 Irish points (latest May 7). Well beaten in Irish points before a £10,000 sale in May; trainer won a bumper last Friday.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 -50%) Ned Cash	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) Ned Cash 6/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to useful French hurdler/chaser Fou Et Sage and modest/ungenuine hurdler/chaser Wisecracker. Fifth of 17 in bumper (16/1) at Warwick (16f, good to soft) on NH debut, keeping on having taken strong hold (finished lame). Off 7 months. Sets the standard. 16-1, about 9l fifth of 17 at Warwick (2m, good) in April, which sets the standard in this.
4	8 4th (8) (100/1 -150%) Massima Bella	100 100/1(-150%)	(8) Massima Bella 100/1, Black Sam Bellamy half-sister to numerous winners, including smart hurdler Baradari and temperamental but useful hurdler/chaser Barizan. 18/1, last of 11 in bumper at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut, running green. Off 6 months. From a good family but tailed-off last of 11 when 18-1 at Ludlow (good to soft) in May.
5th	6 5th (6) (4/1 +43%) Weem	4 4/1(+43%)	(6) Weem 4/1, Westerner gelding. Dam ran once on Flat, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (17f-2½m winner) Glenstal Abbey. One to note in betting. Third foal; dam half-sister to 7f/1m winner Margay and useful jumps winner Glenstal Abbey.

LTO Selection:

Ned Cash displayed enough ability on his fifth-placed debut in a bumper at Warwick last season to suggest that he could land a race in this sphere. He makes most appeal of those with experience, but newcomer JUST LUCKY SIVOLA gets the nod. Paul Nicholls' four-year-old is a half-brother to a French Listed hurdle winner, and sustained support in the market would increase interest further. Lindy Reilly could fare best of the remainder.

French-bred JUST LUCKY SIVOLA is from the family of high-class pair Cyborgo and Hors La Loi III so he's taken to make a winning start for his top trainer. Ned Cash shaped well first-time up at Warwick despite finishing lame so is respected, while Weem is another newcomer to note.

Ned Cash showed up well in April but faces some interesting newcomers, notably the Nicholls-trained JUST LUCKY SIVOLA.

13:40 Southwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +43%) Contre Ordre	4 4/1(+43%)	(3) Contre Ordre 4/1, Fairly useful chaser in France who offered little upon joining present yard last season. Mark has eased plenty though, and he ran respectably on return when fourth of 11 in handicap here (19.3f) 19 days ago. Needs to build on that dropped back in trip. The signs were more encouraging here recently when under 5l away.
2	5 2nd (5) (13/2 -18%) Six One Nine	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(5) Six One Nine 13/2, Consistent type who was runner-up twice at Newcastle last season and he again ran creditably when fourth of 12 in handicap chase at that venue back in May. Not out of things if ready to roll back from 6 months off. Off since a fairly close fourth at Newcastle in May; chance on that effort.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/8 +45%) Take Centre Stage	1.375 11/8(+45%)	(4) Take Centre Stage 11/8, Scopey sort who was placed twice over hurdles last term and possible he paid for an overly-positive ride when fourth on return/chase debut at Kelso (17f) in October. That was undoubtedly an encouraging effort and he's well worth considering. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not far off his best form when fourth on his switch to fences at Kelso one month ago.
4	2 4th (2) (5/2 -11%) Guillaume	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(2) Guillaume 5/2, Winning pointer who ran to a similar level as on chase debut when fourth of 11 in novices' handicap at Doncaster (16.3f) 11 days ago. That was his first start for 7 months and capable of better. Tongue tie on 1st time. Ran well at Doncaster 11 days ago after a lengthy break; can go well.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 -100%) Budarri	16 16/1(-100%)	(6) Budarri 16/1, Successful twice at Musselburgh last winter and posted good placed efforts in pair of Hexham handicaps (at up to 20f) this summer. No impact back from 5 months off at first-named venue 3 weeks ago but that may well have blown the cobwebs away. Can need his first run back from a break, as on latest start; on a competitive mark.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 -133%) Stowaway John	28 28/1(-133%)	(7) Stowaway John 28/1, Maiden over hurdles who showed aptitude for chasing when runner-up at Hexham (20f) last spring. However, absent since finishing well held (set stiff task) back at that venue in June of last year and others make greater appeal. Second in one of his two chase starts but has been absent for 535 days.

LTO Selection:

Although course winner SIX ONE NINE failed to get his head in front during his last campaign, he posted several creditable efforts in defeat and could be worth chancing on his reappearance. Guillaume made a satisfactory return to action when fourth at Doncaster and he is also worthy of consideration, along with Take Centre Stage, who offered enough promise on his fourth-placed chase debut at Kelso to suggest he is up to winning at this level.

Placed twice over hurdles last term, TAKE CENTRE STAGE displayed plenty of promise when fourth on chase debut at Kelso last month, an overly-positive ride seemingly catching him out having gone comfortably like the best horse at the weights. Open to improvement in this sphere, he can confirm the promise of that run and come out on top. Guillaume for Donald McCain and Six One Nine head up the dangers.

The call is TAKE CENTRE STAGE (nap) who jumped well on his chase debut at Kelso and looked as though he might win for a long way.

13:50 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 21f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (3/1 +50%) Buachaillbocht	3 3/1(+50%)	(7) Buachaillbocht 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, seventeenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft). Off 9 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Not easy to make a case for him on last season's maiden form but has had time to mature.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 -144%) Kiln Time	5.5 11/2(-144%)	(3) Kiln Time 11/2, Promising individual. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle (4/1) at Wexford (20f, heavy) 11 days ago, finding extra. Should have more to offer. Has returned from a long absence in excellent shape, good chance of adding to Wexford win.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 -33%) Cruisin Susan	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Cruisin Susan 16/1, C&D winner. 15/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) 11 days ago. Modest form since winning a C&D maiden win last season, fourth of five finishers on latest.
4	9 4th (9) (100/1 -300%) The Flying Donkey	100 100/1(-300%)	(9) The Flying Donkey 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 37 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Little apparent chance on the evidence of three maiden runs, opening mark is unappealing.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 -33%) Onefortheditch	16 16/1(-33%)	(8) Onefortheditch 16/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Sligo (20f, soft) 32 days ago. Worth considering on the basis of second at Clonmel, disappointing Sligo run raises doubt.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/1 -17%) Ivane	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Ivane 7/1, Unreliable sort. Winner in hurdle at Galway in October. 5/2, bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Up in trip after last week's Limerick failure, hard to be sure if this distance will suit.
7th	16 7th (16) (12/1 +52%) Trim To Milan	12 12/1(+52%)	(16) Trim To Milan 12/1, Very good seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.8f, soft, 50/1) 12 days ago. Showed early promise in bumpers, modest overall hurdles form, not a bad run last time.
8th	17 8th (17) (28/1 -180%) Man Oh Man	28 28/1(-180%)	(17) Man Oh Man 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good sixth of 17 in novice hurdle (20/1) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 38 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. First reserve, fair sixth at Limerick last time, may find his level in handicaps now.
9th	10 9th (10) (28/1 -100%) Robindevidastar	28 28/1(-100%)	(10) Robindevidastar 28/1, Latest win in hurdle at Downpatrick in August. 10/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft) 57 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won a 2m6f handicap at Downpatrick in August, inconsistent sort with 2-22 record.
15	15 \|F\| (15) (20/1 -43%) Lightontheriver	20 20/1(-43%)	(15) Lightontheriver 20/1, Fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy, 12/1) 21 days ago. Yet to reach the first four, not disgraced over 3m at Fairyhouse three weeks ago.
10th	2 10th (2) (12/1 +40%) Early Arrival	12 12/1(+40%)	(2) Early Arrival 12/1, Course winner. One win from 29 NH runs. Thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.8f, soft, 28/1) 12 days ago. Course winner in April, jumping has been untidy in two Punchestown outings lately.
11th	11 11th (11) (14/1 +13%) Wild Caprice	14 14/1(+13%)	(11) Wild Caprice 14/1, Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.3f, heavy, 7/1) 4 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-27, placed seven times, form has lacked consistency, probably wants better ground.
12th	13 12th (13) (22/1 -120%) Added Bonus	22 22/1(-120%)	(13) Added Bonus 22/1, One win from 34 NH runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Won over fences last season, still a maiden over hurdles after 25 starts, hard to fancy.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (9/1 +10%) Will It Be You	9 9/1(+10%)	(12) Will It Be You 9/1, 6/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Chased home an easy winner over 3m at Wexford in August, not so good at Killarney.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (14/1 -17%) Sean Says	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Sean Says 14/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.5f, soft, 9/1) 40 days ago, finishing strongly. Switches from chase to hurdles. Mostly campaigned over fences and on the Flat over the past 12 months, makes little appeal.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (15/2 +38%) Golden Symphony	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(14) Golden Symphony 15/2, First run since leaving Alan Donoghue when third of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft, 50/1) 124 days ago. Enters calculations. Lengthy absences have been a feature of her career, good effort at Limerick in July.

LTO Selection:

The Bowe family-owned and trained KILN TIME may be able to follow up his recent win at Wexford. Having finished runner-up at Fairyhouse on his return from a long absence, the seven-year-old took another step forward to record a first career win last time. Lightly raced with just the five runs to his name, the son of Leading Light has scope for further improvement in the coming months. C&D winner Cruisin Susan hinted at a return to form when a staying-on fourth at Wexford earlier this month. A maiden hurdle winner here last August, she could benefit from returning to this tight track. Early Arrival also registered his sole career win to date at this venue, but has shown enough in subsequent outings to suggest he is capable of defying his present handicap mark.

KILN TIME has much improved since switched to handicaps and should have more to offer having pulled clear with the runner-up at Wexford 11 days ago. Golden Symphony made a decent start for this yard when third at Limerick so is respected, while Buachaillbocht is one to note now handicapping for shrewd connections.

A 6lb rise in the ratings for winning at Wexford may not be enough to prevent the late-developing KILN TIME from following up.

14:00 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5/4 +58%) Stratton Oakmont	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(8) Stratton Oakmont 5/4, Decent efforts both starts in handicap hurdles last term and has since scored twice between the flags. Jumping was far from perfect when third of 14 on return at Warwick (21f, heavy) but this stiffer test could be just what he needs and current mark appears to be a fair one. Point wins; new rules trip is worth a go following creditable 3rd of 14 at Warwick (2m5f).
2	3 2nd (3) (5/4 +69%) Mountain Leopard	1.25 5/4(+69%)	(3) Mountain Leopard 5/4, Bumper winner in 2019 and fair form over hurdles in a light career since, runner-up on 3 of her 5 completed starts in this sphere, including over 20.4f here (good) when last seen in May. Stepping back up in trip looks a good move and likely player with his yard in terrific form. Needs improvement but his yard's tremendous recent form puts him on the shortlist.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/2 -13%) Our Bill's Aunt	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(2) Our Bill's Aunt 9/2, Consistent sort who opened her account at Chepstow on last season's reappearance. Signed that campaign off with a good second back at Chepstow (23.6f, good to soft) in April and while she's likely to face competition for the lead here, a bold show is anticipated. Consistent; should be on the premises if resuming in same vein after 227 days off.

LTO Selection:

STRATTON OAKMONT showed plenty of promise when third over 2m5f at Warwick three weeks ago on his return from a spell between the flags. With the benefit of that run behind him, the seven-year-old could get the better of Mountain Leopard, who brings decent form to the table but hasn't been seen since May. Others to consider are Steal My Sunshine and Our Bill's Aunt.

This step up in trip could be the catalyst for a first success under Rules for STRATTON OAKMONT, who put in a good shift when third on his reappearance at Warwick three weeks ago, with the re-opposing Steal My Sunshine back in fourth. Mountain Leopard was runner-up here on his latest start during the spring and is feared most ahead of the consistent Our Bill's Aunt.

This looks competitive but stable form edges the vote for the Venetia Williams-trained MOUNTAIN LEOPARD.

14:10 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +33%) El Jefe	2 2/1(+33%)	(2) El Jefe 2/1, Justified support when ending a long losing run in 8-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (heavy, 6/4) 12 days ago. Ought to go well again. Looks closely matched with For Three on a recent clash but has won since.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/1 +58%) Coup De Gold	5 5/1(+58%)	(9) Coup De Gold 5/1, Poor strike rate (1-29 in this sphere) and while he put in a good shift when fourth of 10 at Hexham (16.2f, good) on his final outing in June, chances are he will again find one or two too good. Beaten 10l or less in his last four starts but has a strike-rate of 1-56.
3	10 3rd (10) (100/1 -100%) Robin Goodfellow	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Robin Goodfellow 100/1, Poor maiden on Flat and little form over hurdles. Easy to look elsewhere. Limited under both codes and remains a maiden; tailed off over 1m4f when last seen.
4	3 4th (3) (6/4 +40%) For Three	1.5 6/4(+40%)	(3) For Three 6/4, Attracted plenty of support and shaped well in a first-time tongue strap on first run since leaving Mark Weatherer when second in 10-runner C&D handicap (soft, 9/4) 19 days ago. Remains well treated on old form following a 4 lb rise. Narrowly failed to justify market confidence on his recent stable debut at this track.
5th	6 5th (6) (50/1 -52%) Fairland	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Fairland 50/1, Poor maiden hurdler who ran no sort of race after 4 months off when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (20f, soft) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Had some form in Ireland but nothing to show for her two runs for current connections.
6th	5 6th (5) (28/1 +15%) Hide Out	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Hide Out 28/1, Long-standing maiden who offered little on first run since leaving P. J. Rothwell when pulled up in C&D handicap 19 days ago, dropping away quickly 3 out. Enough to prove. 28-1 for recent stable debut here and he was pulled up after stopping quickly.
7th	1 7th (1) (12/1 -243%) Whitehaven	12 12/1(-243%)	(1) Whitehaven 12/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 16.5f) but tailed off at Chester on final outing in that sphere in May and went the wrong way from an encouraging hurdling debut prior to that. Something to prove. Flat form respected but tailed off in May latest; this is his handicap debut as a jumper.
8th	8 8th (8) (22/1 -57%) Zara's Universe	22 22/1(-57%)	(8) Zara's Universe 22/1, Took a couple of handicap chases at the end of last season but had winning run ended at Newcastle in May and it's possible she may just need this reappearance run back over hurdles after 6 months off. Off since May; respected on this return to hurdling with ground conditions suitable.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (33/1 -408%) Grifter	33 33/1(-408%)	(7) Grifter 33/1, Regressive on the Flat and achieved little in 3 runs over hurdles last season. Poor latest effort on the Flat and soundly beaten in his qualifying runs over hurdles.
4	4 \|RO\| (4) (11/1 -83%) Mr Rumbalicious	11 11/1(-83%)	(4) Mr Rumbalicious 11/1, Successful twice on the level back in the spring and overcame market weakness to make a winning handicap hurdle debut in 8-runner event at Cartmel (17.2f) in August. Nudged up 3 lb but may have more to offer. Only 3lb higher than for his Cartmel win in August and that was his stable debut.

LTO Selection:

Whitehaven was a useful performer on the Flat and offered enough in three qualifying runs over hurdles to suggest that his opening mark of 99 is workable in this sphere. Donald McCain's gelding warrants respect off top weight but slight preference is for FOR THREE, who may have made his move too soon when collared in the closing stages over C&D and a 4lb rise doesn't appear insurmountable. Subsequent winner El Jefe was behind in third that day and completes the shortlist.

FOR THREE shaped well setting out for a new yard from his much-reduced mark when runner-up over C&D 19 days ago, so he's the percentage call to go one better. Last-time-out winners El Jefe and Mr Rumbalicious head the opposition.

For Three had EL JEFE behind when they met here this month but Conor Rabbitt can claim his 5lb on the selection this time.

14:20 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Tramore Maiden Chase 22f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	16 1st (16) (11/2 +8%) Leish Oscars Son	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(16) Leish Oscars Son 11/2, Promising sort. 3/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Killarney (23f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Open to progress. RESERVE. Reserve, point winner; not disgraced in handicap chases this term, worth considering.
2	10 2nd (10) (7/1 +7%) Wee Charlie	7 7/1(+7%)	(10) Wee Charlie 7/1, Fair hurdler. Similar form when fourth on Limerick chase debut but well-held fifth at Gowran (20f, heavy) 17 days ago. Claims if he can bounce back to the Limerick form. Respectable run at Limerick, plenty to find with Noble Blue after remote fifth at Gowran.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 +20%) Nephin Beg	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Nephin Beg 16/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. Sixth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (20f, heavy) on debut over fences 17 days ago. Handicap hurdle winner, soundly beaten in fifth on his recent chase debut at Thurles.
4	6 4th (6) (6/4 -9%) Noble Blue	1.5 6/4(-9%)	(6) Noble Blue 6/4, Promising sort. 12/1, second of 12 in maiden at Gowran (20f, heavy) on debut over fences 17 days ago. Open to progress. Has good chance. Highly satisfactory second on his chase debut at Thurles 17 days ago; holds strong chance.
5th	11 5th (11) (5/1 +0%) Carrig Carol	5 5/1(+0%)	(11) Carrig Carol 5/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. Similar form when sixth of 13 on Thurles chase debut . Beaten a long way when third of 12 at Gowran 17 days ago but still rates one of the more likely types here. Fair sixth on chase debut at Thurles, finished 16l behind Noble Blue when third at Gowran.
6th	13 6th (13) (8/1 -14%) Got To Fly	8 8/1(-14%)	(13) Got To Fly 8/1, Fair hurdler. Creditable fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Punchestown (20.8f, soft) 12 days ago. Makes chase debut. Dam Jacksonlady was a smart type, early days for her could be a useful long-term prospect.
7th	4 7th (4) (25/1 -56%) Mahlers Cove	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Mahlers Cove 25/1, Modest hurdler. 20/1, fourth of 14 in maiden at Thurles (18.3f, soft) on debut over fences 26 days ago. May do better. Should be better for his chasing/seasonal debut at Thurles, this longer trip should help.
8th	15 8th (15) (40/1 -60%) Mermaids Cave	40 40/1(-60%)	(15) Mermaids Cave 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Galway (24f, heavy, 20/1) 31 days ago. Makes chase debut. Remote second in a Perth novice hurdle, has shown little in races closer to home..
9th	12 9th (12) (28/1 -75%) Derridae	28 28/1(-75%)	(12) Derridae 28/1, Fair hurdler. Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 18/1) 38 days ago. Makes chase debut. Significantly up in trip. Two ordinary runs over hurdles this season, not guaranteed to stay as far as this.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (66/1 -313%) Hunt Museum	66 66/1(-313%)	(3) Hunt Museum 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form ninth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24.1f, soft, 16/1) 18 days ago. Makes chase debut. 95-rated hurdler, unexposed sort who may do better over fences as he matures.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (18/1 -80%) Sixhandsinmypocket	18 18/1(-80%)	(8) Sixhandsinmypocket 18/1, Fair hurdler. Some promise when third on Tramore chase debut in October. Fell at Gowran since. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Fell at the ninth in the Gowran race in which Noble Blue was second, cheekpieces on now.
10th	7 10th (7) (80/1 -220%) Rising Dust	80 80/1(-220%)	(7) Rising Dust 80/1, Poor hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 14 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Limerick (19f, heavy) 7 days ago. Makes chase debut. Improved in first-time cheekpieces when a remote third over hurdles at Limerick last week.
11th	14 11th (14) (12/1 +52%) Hot As Pepper	12 12/1(+52%)	(14) Hot As Pepper 12/1, Fair hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Hexham in March. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft, 12/1) 57 days ago, pulled up early in straight. Makes chase debut. Won a heavy ground maiden hurdle at Hexham in March, modest form in handicap hurdles.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (100/1 -300%) Soldat Flamboyant	100 100/1(-300%)	(9) Soldat Flamboyant 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 7 days ago. Makes chase debut. Only mild encouragement from last week's remote fourth in a maiden hurdle at Limerick.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (200/1 -300%) Balthar Boy	200 200/1(-300%)	(2) Balthar Boy 200/1, Ninth of 11 in maiden at Wexford (16f, heavy, 150/1) on debut over fences 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. 80-rated hurdler, jumping left a lot to be desired at Wexford on his chasing debut.

LTO Selection:

The Paul Nolan-trained NOBLE BLUE can record a first career win over fences having chased home a smart sort on his chasing debut last time. Also runner-up in a point-to-point, the five-year-old showed ability in three starts over hurdles but the fact connections switched his attention to chasing so soon clearly suggests they feel this is his forte. Carrig Carol, a winner over hurdles at Fairyhouse last November, was a place behind the Nolan runner in the aforementioned Gowran race. She gives the impression that stepping up to this trip will see her in a better light, although she has plenty to find on that bare form. Point-to-point winner Hot As Pepper will need to stage a revival of sorts having been out of form recently, but the switch to fences makes her of some interest.

If NOBLE BLUE makes the expected progress from his Gowran chase debut he could take a bit of stopping here. Carrig Carol and Wee Charlie will be threats if back to the level of their chase debuts, while Gavin Cromwell's Leish Oscars Son would also firmly enter the reckoning if getting a run.

Paul Nolan's NOBLE BLUE has the beating of several of these on Gowran form and is interesting on account of his point-to-point second

14:30 Tramore Maiden Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (33/1 -32%) Ann D'arabie	33 33/1(-32%)	(2) Ann D'arabie 33/1, Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser So Scottish and winning hurdler/chaser in France up to 21f Salsa d'Arabie. Beaten a fair way starting out in a Ludlow novice last month and she's probably more one for the longer-term. 50-1, 37l sixth of 16 in novice at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) so has major work to do.
1	12 1st (12) (Evens +43%) Telepathique	0 Evens(+43%)	(12) Telepathique Evens, Confirmed debut promise when landing a 12-runner Warwick bumper in February. Runner-up on hurdles debut in a stronger race than this at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 19 days ago and, with improvement on the cards, she can be expected to make a bold bid to go one better here. Bumper winner; 50-1 second to a runaway winner in 2m novice hurdle at Newbury.
2	8 2nd (8) (13/2 +68%) Miss Arabella	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(8) Miss Arabella 13/2, Related to winners and clear signs of ability in bumpers. However, she was never in the hunt on first run over hurdles at Musselburgh and will probably be seen in a better light in handicaps further down the line. Showed some ability in two of her four bumpers; more is needed.
3	3 \|B\| (3) (25/1 +0%) Ever Ready	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Ever Ready 25/1, Showed only minor promise in a brace of bumpers and hurdles debut display at Stratford wasn't overly encouraging. Debut (bumper) appeared to be her best form but even that was modest.
13	13 \|F\| (13) (100/1 -150%) Two Summers	100 100/1(-150%)	(13) Two Summers 100/1, Winner of one of her 17 starts on the Flat, namely a 6f Catterick handicap last October. Recent efforts have lacked spark and stamina is a serious concern now switched to hurdles. Modest form on Flat (failed to show she stays even 1m) and she lost it in recent starts.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (11/8 +54%) Alljani	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(1) Alljani 11/8, Fair performer on the Flat in Germany, winner of a 6.5f maiden when last seen in September 2022. Joined a top yard ahead of this hurdles debut and while her stamina has to be taken on trust, she's very much one to note in the betting. Ran five times at about 7f on Flat in Germany in 2022, winning on final occasion.

LTO Selection:

In an open event, a chance can be taken on ALLJANI, who was useful on the Flat over 6f/7f in Germany and she could be hard to beat if seeing out the trip here. Telepathique outran odds of 50/1 to finish second at Newbury on her hurdling bow and is likely to be in the mix, while Fortune Forever looks best of the rest.

This represents a good opportunity for TELEPATHIQUE, who made a positive start in this sphere when chasing home a fairly useful and experienced type at Newbury. Fortune Forever was also runner-up on her hurdles debut and is feared most back on better ground after presumably finding conditions too testing last time. Lady Caro is third on the list, while it will be interesting to see which way Alljani, a winner on the Flat in Germany, goes in the betting.

The form from bumpers and hurdle races does not exactly quicken the pulse. However, Fortune Forever and TELEPATHIQUE head that list.

14:40 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +14%) Zuckerberg	3 3/1(+14%)	(4) Zuckerberg 3/1, Dual winner over fences/on Flat late last year (including here). Form tailed off thereafter but clearly perked up by a 7-month break when second over C&D 19 days ago, headed run-in having made a mistake at the last. Possibilities if arriving in same form. Slowing down at the last fence may have cost him over 2m3f here recently.
2	2 2nd (2) (17/2 -6%) Trac	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(2) Trac 17/2, Enjoyed an excellent season over fences last term, scoring three times, including over 21f here in February. Disappointed final start but probably best forgiven his reappearance run at Wetherby 24 days ago. Cheekpieces worn for all 4 career victories return here. Never sighted on his reappearance but that was in a better race than this.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/2 +36%) Beat The Edge	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(3) Beat The Edge 7/2, Belatedly off the mark at Wetherby (15f) in March, idling markedly flat and only just holding on. Similar form both starts since, latterly when fifth on return from 7 months off in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Not out of things but he does need to be delivered late. Bit to find with Zuckerberg on their recent clash but may have needed the race.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 +25%) Ashjan	9 9/1(+25%)	(7) Ashjan 9/1, Won 3 times over fences (twice around here). Recent efforts not all that inspiring but he may be sharper on the back of his comeback fourth over hurdles at Kelso (20.9f) 17 days ago. Comes here from career-low mark. Good to see him complete latest, though that was over hurdles and still beaten about 17l.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/1 +56%) Ocean's Of Money	11 11/1(+56%)	(9) Ocean's Of Money 11/1, Remains a maiden and never threatened on the back of a wind op when sixth of 8 in handicap at Ffos Las (2m) 16 days ago. Steps back up in trip now with cheekpieces enlisted. 12-race maiden; beaten nearly 20l at Ffos Las 16 days ago after wind surgery.
6th	8 6th (8) (13/2 +46%) Ingleby Mackenzie	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(8) Ingleby Mackenzie 13/2, Fair handicap chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead and best effort for present stable when 7 lengths third of 8 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (15.8f) 3 weeks ago. Return to this longer trip may help on that evidence. Respectable of late but it's unconvincing that he can snap a long losing run.
7th	6 7th (6) (28/1 +58%) Glory	28 28/1(+58%)	(6) Glory 28/1, Point winner who has shown very little under Rules, well-beaten fourth of 7 in novices' handicap chase here 12 days ago. Tailed off here 12 days ago at odds of 100-1 and he's now 0-35 under.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (3/1 +33%) Methusalar	3 3/1(+33%)	(5) Methusalar 3/1, Hurdles winner for Alan King (at 19.5f) in spring 2022. Not much to shout about since but did shape better than distance beaten suggests over fences at Worcester (23f) 47 days ago, shaping like a non-stayer. This test rates more suitable with tongue tie now fitted. Potentially well handicapped; 2m7f was too far last time; could feature in new tongue-tie..

LTO Selection:

ZUCKERBERG ran a very promising race when second over this C&D on his reappearance earlier in the month and, despite going up 2lb for that performance, he could go one better today with that run expected to bring him on. Methusalar has failed to sparkle in two starts over fences so far but has slipped to an attractive mark and he can take much closer order today. Beat The Edge should also be thereabouts.

The majority of these hold few secrets but ex-pointer BALLYBEG BOSS, who displayed promise over hurdles last term, looks the type to do better in this sphere and could be the way to go on return/back up in trip. Zuckerberg returned with a good second over C&D 3 weeks ago and a repeat gives him claims. Beat The Edge and Methusalar are also worth a look.

Zuckerberg and Beat The Edge are respected but METHUSALAR could be interesting back down in distance.

14:50 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Tramore Handicap Chase 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 +17%) Kings Halo	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(1) Kings Halo 5/2, 2/1, good second of 10 in handicap chase at Clonmel (20.4f, heavy) 19 days ago, finding only an unexposed sort too strong and finishing long way clear of the remainder. Can make presence felt. Big chance after Clonmel run when lost out narrowly and finished 20l clear of the third.
2	12 2nd (12) (8/1 +43%) Rochestown	8 8/1(+43%)	(12) Rochestown 8/1, 12/1, respectable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.4f, good to soft) in April, jumping none too fluently. Market should prove a useful guide now handicapping in this sphere back from a break. Now more mature than when qualifying for a handicap mark over fences, of some interest.
3	5 3rd (5) (28/1 +15%) Pana To Milan	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Pana To Milan 28/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.6f, heavy, 33/1) 33 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Has struggled in three starts since returning from her summer break, hard to make a case.
4	3 4th (3) (15/8 +32%) Intersky Sunset	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(3) Intersky Sunset 15/8, Given considerate introduction to chasing upon joining present stable and, on the back of another point success, ran out good winner of 20-runner handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f) 17 days ago. Worth keeping on side now handicapping in this sphere. Won a handicap hurdle at Gowran, strong chance now with rider claiming a valuable 7lb.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 +50%) Maciver	10 10/1(+50%)	(4) Maciver 10/1, Fair winner at 22f over hurdles. Ninth of 14 in handicap chase (25/1) at Thurles (18.4f, soft) 5 days ago, reminders early final circuit and unable to land a blow. More needed. C&D maiden hurdle winner, so perhaps unwise to rule out despite modest chase credentials.
6th	7 6th (7) (150/1 -355%) Just For Yuse	150 150/1(-355%)	(7) Just For Yuse 150/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap chase at Thurles (18.3f, soft, 80/1) 26 days ago, tailed off early final circuit. Hard to warm to. Four runs over fences provide no encouragement, tailed off at Thurles on handicap debut.
7th	11 7th (11) (40/1 -100%) Lavinia Fontana	40 40/1(-100%)	(11) Lavinia Fontana 40/1, Seventh of 8 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Galway (20.7f, heavy) 30 days ago, tailed off when slow 4 out. More needed making handicap chase debut. Relatively young mare with potential for improvement, begins in handicaps off a low mark.
8th	13 8th (13) (14/1 -75%) Go Battle	14 14/1(-75%)	(13) Go Battle 14/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs. Running well when unseated rider in handicap chase (10/1) at Clonmel (20.4f, heavy) 19 days ago, looking sure to be placed. Needs to build on that now. Not the safest of jumpers, place chance on basis of second at Thurles three starts ago.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (10/1 -11%) Kilashee	10 10/1(-11%)	(8) Kilashee 10/1, Unreliable individual. 9/2, running well when unseated rider in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.3f, heavy) 4 days ago, looking likeliest to finish second. Each-way possibilities. Now 0-10 chasing mistake-prone, tiring when unseating two out at Fairyhouse last week.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (16/1 -167%) Rudy Catrail	16 16/1(-167%)	(9) Rudy Catrail 16/1, Latest win in chase at Roscommon in August. Unseated rider in handicap chase (9/2) at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy) 21 days ago, racing clear and unseating eighth. Others more persuasive. Front-running veteran, good form during the summer, three most recent runs raise doubts.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (17/2 +29%) Battle Away	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(2) Battle Away 17/2, 6/1, below form sixth of 14 in novice chase at Thurles (18.3f, soft) 26 days ago. Entitled to hold more chance now handicapping in this sphere. Has been running in conditions events, should at least have a better chance in a handicap.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (33/1 +0%) Robin De Roost	33 33/1(+0%)	(14) Robin De Roost 33/1, Veteran. Seventh of 12 in handicap chase (40/1) at Downpatrick (19.2f, good to soft) in May, never landing a blow. Absent since and others make greater appeal here. Veteran who finished a moderate seventh in two handicap chase outings in the spring.

LTO Selection:

Declan Queally has his horses in excellent form at present, with the Co Waterford handler saddling 11 winners from just 16 runners so far this point-to-point season. Successful on the opening day of the current campaign at Castletown-Geoghegan, INTERSKY SUNSET followed up over flights at Gowran in a 20-runner affair. Switching to the larger obstacles now, the 92-rated six-year-old will be ridden by Jack Hendrick who claims a valuable 7lb. Top-weight Kings Halo is given second preference with Danny Mullins in the saddle. Narrowly beaten at Clonmel on his most recent start, the James Dullea-trained eight-year-old is likely to have plenty of supporters in his bid to go a place better. Returning to the scene of his sole success, Maciver is of interest with Darragh O'Keeffe aboard, while others for the shortlist in this competitive contest are Glenmalure Lodge, Rudy Catrail, Kilashee and General Ryan.

Having registered another victory between the flags, INTERSKY SUNSET continued the good work back over hurdles when landing a 20-runner event in good style at Gowran 17 days ago. She's worth keeping on side now her attentions switch back to chasing. Kings Halo rates the chief danger, ahead of General Ryan.

There should be more improvement to come from recent handicap hurdle winner INTERSKY SUNSET (nap), whose rider's claim is an asset.

15:00 Tramore Handicap Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +70%) Jack's A Legend	2 2/1(+70%)	(3) Jack's A Legend 2/1, Showed a fair bit in bumpers and produced a standout effort over hurdles when third in a Newbury maiden back in December 2021. Not troubled the judge since, though, including pulled up on chase debut when last seen in February. Could only consider if backed. Not seen since poor run in February but has, at times, shown significant promise.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/8 +45%) Ring Of Beara	1.375 11/8(+45%)	(1) Ring Of Beara 11/8, Fair Flat performer who has reached the frame on all bar one of his 6 starts over hurdles. Seemed to have his stamina stretched on heavy ground when fourth at Kelso back hurdling last month and respected on what is likely to be a sounder surface this time. 0-6 over hurdles but ran well on soft ground last month; one to consider.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/4 +50%) Ferrybridge	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(6) Ferrybridge 9/4, Didn't show much when trained in Ireland. Hit and miss for new trainer but penultimate Huntingdon fourth wasn't too bad and he's been given a chance by the handicapper. Ex-Irish maiden; yet to build upon last month's quite promising stable debut.
4	4 4th (4) (20/1 +29%) Royal Max	20 20/1(+29%)	(4) Royal Max 20/1, Modest for Nicky Henderson and no show in 2 handicap hurdles for this yard. A first-time tongue tie and cheekpieces combination needs to make a big difference. Struggled on first two stable starts; tongue-tie/cheekpieces added today.

LTO Selection:

Having been given a chance by the handicapper, FERRYBRIDGE is fancied to to get his head in front for the first time in 12 starts. James Owen's charge has been dropped 6lb for his modest fifth at Fakenham and he now appears on a very tempting mark. Ring Of Beara is feared most having also been eased in the ratings, while Jack's A Legend is noted too.

RING OF BEARA should be suited by the return to likely less testing conditions and might be up to giving the weight away to lesser opposition. Second choice is We Gotta Getaway, who could take a step forward now handicapping for the first time. Ferrybridge might also be capable of making an impact having been dropped 6 lb.

The most appealing option is RING OF BEARA, who ran quite well on soft ground at Kelso last month.

15:10 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (11/2 -22%) Vanilla Dancer	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(7) Vanilla Dancer 11/2, Dragon Dancer half-sister to 4 winners, including bumper winner Vanilla Run. Offered plenty to work on when third of 8 on her C&D debut 7 weeks ago but probably vulnerable to above-average newcomers. 66-1 third here on debut and that form makes for good reading.
2	2 2nd (2) (15/8 -15%) Diamond Geezer	1.875 15/8(-15%)	(2) Diamond Geezer 15/8, €52,000 3-y-o. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Bread And Butter (2½m winner). Dam sister to yard's smart hurdler/chaser (stays 21f) Brewin'upastorm. Interesting newcomer. 52,000euros 3yo; third foal; half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner Bread And Butter.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 +0%) Chantilly Dragon	11 11/1(+0%)	(4) Chantilly Dragon 11/1, Dragon Dancer filly. Dam lightly raced on Flat. Stable no stranger to bumper success over the years so she's well worth a second look in the betting. Dam unplaced at 7f-1m6f out of unraced half-sister to Group/Grade 1 winner Powerscourt.
4	1 4th (1) (7/4 -27%) Deep Strato	1.75 7/4(-27%)	(1) Deep Strato 7/4, Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Visionarian (2m-2½m winner. Dam French 21f chase winner. Successful in his only point in April and a likely sort for leading stable. Won his only point and has joined a leading stable for rules action.
5th	5 5th (5) (200/1 -100%) Flexi Lady	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Flexi Lady 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in bumper at Hexham 45 days ago. Tailed off at Musselburgh and Kelso, suggesting this will also be beyond her.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/2 +68%) Musical Masquerade	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(3) Musical Masquerade 9/2, El Kabeir gelding. Half-brother to winning sprinter Greycious Girl. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 1½m). The betting should help guide to expectations with this one. £4,000 yearling; third foal; half-brother to 6f winner Greycious Girl (RPR 65).
7th	6 7th (6) (200/1 -60%) Ideal Vision	200 200/1(-60%)	(6) Ideal Vision 200/1, 100/1, last of 12 in bumper at Carlisle (soft) on debut 23 days ago. 100-1 and trailed home last on soft ground at Carlisle three weeks ago.

LTO Selection:

DEEP STRATO impressed when scoring in facile fashion in a point-to-point at Corbridge back in the spring and he can get off the mark at the first time of asking under Rules. Donald McCain's recruit is a half-brother to smart chaser Visionarian and appears a nice prospect. The biggest danger might be Vanilla Dancer, who was a modest third on debut over C&D but improvement can be expected. Diamond Geezer completes the shortlist.

Point recruit DEEP STRATO gets the nod to make a winning start for the Donald McCain/Brian Hughes combination. Olly Murphy has a good 21% strike-rate in bumpers in the last 5 seasons so his newcomer Diamond Geezer rates a likely threat, while Vanilla Dancer showed a fair level of ability when third on her C&D debut.

Olly Murphy is 3-6 in bumpers at this track and DIAMOND GEEZER is from the family of his high-class Brewin'upastorm.

15:20 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Tramore NH Flat Race 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (2/9 +73%) Where's My Jet	0.222222 2/9(+73%)	(5) Where's My Jet 2/9, Jet Away gelding. Runner-up sole start in points (Feb 11) and fared comfortably best of those held up when fourth of 14 in bumper at Galway (16.6f) 4 months ago. Since joined top stable and he's very much of interest here. His fourth at Galway has worked out well and he's now with Willie Mullins.
2	9 2nd (9) (10/3 +52%) The Last Drop	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(9) The Last Drop 10/3, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, sixth of 16 in bumper at Galway (16f, heavy) on NH debut 30 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Well-bred filly and there were positives to take from her debut at Galway.
3	8 3rd (8) (14/1 -75%) Noriska De La Mare	14 14/1(-75%)	(8) Noriska De La Mare 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 12 in bumper at Kilbeggan (16f, good, 50/1) 162 days ago. Others make greater appeal. Best efforts came on her first and fourth starts, both on good ground.
4	1 4th (1) (28/1 -100%) Battle Roar	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) Battle Roar 28/1, €14,000 3-y-o, Let The Lion Roar gelding. Closely related to smart hurdler/chaser Apache Stronghold, stayed 25f, and half-brother to fairly useful chaser Billy Cuckoo. Dam winning pointer. Last of 5 finishers sole start in points (Mar 19). Only 3-1 for his sole point and was perhaps unsuited by the heavy ground.
5th	4 5th (4) (66/1 -100%) Shades Of Tara	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Shades Of Tara 66/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam 11f/1½m winner. Last of 7 sole outing in Irish points (Apr 21). Passed over on Rules/bumper debut. Finished a remote last in a 3m point back in April; not easily recommended after that.
6th	3 6th (3) (50/1 +0%) Lispopple	50 50/1(+0%)	(3) Lispopple 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1, fourteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) on NH debut 10 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Didn't jump well or travel when pulled up in a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Navan ten days ago.
7th	7 7th (7) (33/1 +0%) Gabbys Doll House	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Gabbys Doll House 33/1, Champs Elysees filly. Closely related to 21f chase winner Bebside Banter. Dam (h100), 2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stays 4m) Progress Drive. Closely related to 2m5f chase winner Bebside Banter; dam 2m4f hurdle winner.
8th	6 8th (6) (28/1 +44%) Caracci Queen	28 28/1(+44%)	(6) Caracci Queen 28/1, Sandmason filly. Dam unraced, closely related to smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Caracci Apache. First foal; unraced dam closely related to useful 2m-3m hurdle winner Caracci Apache.

LTO Selection:

WHERE'S MY JET, Cappucino and The Last Drop are the standout names, with preference for the twice raced former. Coming from off the pace, the Jet Away four-year-old finished a fine fourth in a bumper at the Galway Festival and had two subsequent winners in behind. Previously trained by Cormac Farrell, the selection is now in the care of Willie Mullins and with Jody Townend in the saddle, he looks the one to beat. Placed on three of his four starts to date, Cappucino is sure to prove popular with punters. Fourth in a Listed contest on his penultimate start, the Westerner bay was beaten into second when sent off favourite over the course and distance last month. The Last Drop was an encouraging sixth of 16 at Galway and should come on plenty for that debut effort. Noriska De La Mare has some decent form to her name and is a sister to recent Navan bumper winner Springt De La Mare. The Philip Fenton-trained five-year-old has each-way claims, while Battle Roar, a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Apache Stronghold is another that warrants respect.

WHERE'S MY JET patently shaped best of those held up when fourth in a bumper that has worked out well at Galway back in July and he's of definite interest having since joined the Willie Mullins yard. Cappucino rates the chief threat, ahead of The Last Drop.

The suggestion is WHERE'S MY JET who has shown promise in both his runs and he's now with Willie Mullins.

15:30 Tramore NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (11/2 -22%) God's Own Getaway	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(2) God's Own Getaway 11/2, Improving 5-y-o who caught the eye with the ground he made up when third of 13 in a Warwick novice (19f) on return 3 weeks ago. Promises to do even better now making a quick switch to handicaps. Respected. Never nearer when placed in his two novice hurdles; one to note on handicap debut.
1	6 1st (6) (11/1 +50%) Aristobulus	11 11/1(+50%)	(6) Aristobulus 11/1, Made a successful stable debut on all weather in January. Made the frame over hurdles subsequently, not disgraced when fourth of 6 in handicap at Huntingdon (15.8f) in October. However, suspicion he may find a few too good here. Tended to race freely over hurdles; may have to wait longer before adding to 1m4f Flat win.
2	8 2nd (8) (2/7 +79%) Hill Of Tara	0.285714 2/7(+79%)	(8) Hill Of Tara 2/7, From a good jumping family and much improved starting out from a low base in handicaps, supplementing his reappearance success at Ffos Las with a dominant display at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) 8 days ago. This tougher but highly likely there's more to come. Big shout in hat-trick bid. Ground is forecast to be very different but no shock if he completes quickfire hat-trick.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 +33%) Godot	5 5/1(+33%)	(1) Godot 5/1, Off the mark in a Plumpton maiden in April and decisive when following up in handicap company at Kempton (21f) in May. Shaped as if needing first start for 6 months at first-named venue 3 weeks ago and entitled to be sharper here. Plumpton (hat-trick bid) three weeks ago was disappointing as he started second favourite.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (20/1 -167%) Tessy Lad	20 20/1(-167%)	(5) Tessy Lad 20/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m) who showed aptitude for this job in pair of starts last winter. At the top of his game on the level in recent months and goes handicapping now in this sphere having changed hands for 26,000 gns last month. Market should guide. Left R Hughes for 26,000gns last month, having been in good Flat form; third hurdle race.

LTO Selection:

HILL OF TARA has made the perfect start to life in handicaps, scoring at Ffos Las and Leicester by an aggregate of almost 24 lengths, and this looks a good opportunity to continue his winning sequence. Venetia Williams' six-year-old escapes a penalty for last week's stroll in a conditional jockeys' event and is very tough to oppose. Montregard might give him most to think about off a nice opening rating, while God's Own Getaway is also worthy of respect.

HILL OF TARA has been much improved following his switch to handicaps this term, supplementing his Ffos Las reappearance success with an utterly dominant display at Leicester 8 days ago. He looks to hold sound claims again and earns the vote to complete the hat-trick. Handicap debutants God's Own Getaway and Montregard rate the chief dangers.

Hill Of Tara goes for his hat-trick but faces at least two promising opponents in MONTREGARD (nap) and God's Own Getaway.

15:40 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
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	At the races watchout for
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	Top rated for thet statistic

How to use Tomform

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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