1 Wednesday 8th November 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 38 Races on Wednesday 8th November 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Warwick, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Chepstow, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:35 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (8/1 -14%) Call Me Harry	8/1(-14%)	(5) Call Me Harry 8/1, Dual bumper winner who appears to be gradually progressing over hurdles, producing his best effort yet in this sphere when runner-up over 21f on handicap debut at Kelso (good to firm) in September. Unexposed granted this sort of test.
2 2nd (7) (7/2 +30%) Haveyougotmymoney	7/2(+30%)	(7) Haveyougotmymoney 7/2, Gained reward for several good efforts in defeat when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) on penultimate start and matched that form when second from 5 lb higher mark at Kelso (25.7f) 11 days ago. Looks a player back down in trip.
3 3rd (9) (8/1 -23%) Rickety Gate	8/1(-23%)	(9) Rickety Gate 8/1, Dual scorer last autumn at Kelso/in this race and ran up to best when last seen, second of 7 in handicap at Perth (3m) in June. Returns with yard amongst the winners and worth noting he's gone well fresh previously.
4 4th (10) (14/1 +0%) Dalileo	14/1(+0%)	(10) Dalileo 14/1, Held form pretty well so far this season, again finding only one too good in 10-runner Carlisle handicap (20f) 3 weeks ago. Arrives here operating from same mark but rates more of an each-way play rather than one for win purposes.
5th 5th (11) (7/1 +56%) Sanosuke	7/1(+56%)	(11) Sanosuke 7/1, Fairly useful on the Flat in Ireland and he strung a couple of good efforts together over hurdles at Perth during the spring, twice filling the runners-up spot. Likely return spin at that venue in September was needed and he steps back up in trip now.
6th 6th (6) (12/1 +40%) Aazza	12/1(+40%)	(6) Aazza 12/1, Fair 3m hurdle winner but off the track since a respectable ninth of 16 in handicap at Hexham (23f, good to soft) in May. Possible she'll be better for the run.
7th 7th (1) (10/1 -100%) Finisk River	10/1(-100%)	(1) Finisk River 10/1, Scored 4 times around 2½m in 2022. Back to form from reduced mark when second of 7 in handicap at Bangor (23f) in September and not discounted here.
8th 8th (8) (33/1 -136%) Pammi	33/1(-136%)	(8) Pammi 33/1, Likeable sort who gained a seventh career success around Perth over 3m in September. Never figured back on the Flat at Ayr (15f, soft) 5 weeks ago though, and others rate stronger in this field now returned to timber.
9th 9th (2) (10/1 +0%) Curley Finger	10/1(+0%)	(2) Curley Finger 10/1, Dual winner over timber last season (latterly over C&D) and continued in good heart during the spring, fourth of 7 in handicap at Cartmel (22f) in May. Faced a stiff task and never figured on return/chase debut at Carlisle in October and this more suitable back over timber. Cheekpieces back on.
10th 10th (4) (10/3 +39%) Faithfulflyer	10/3(+39%)	(4) Faithfulflyer 10/3, Had a productive first season for Sandy Thomson, scoring twice (including over C&D). Improved further in defeat subsequently, good third on return/following wind op at Kelso (16.2f) 31 days ago. That ought to have brought him on and he's another in the mix.
11th 11th (3) (22/1 -144%) Firth Of Forth	22/1(-144%)	(3) Firth Of Forth 22/1, Easily best effort in handicaps when runner-up at Kelso (22.5f, good to soft) when last seen in May. Certainly not without hope provided he's ready to roll.
12th 12th (13) (200/1 -203%) High On The Hill	200/1(-203%)	(13) High On The Hill 200/1, Maiden pointer who offered little in trio of maiden/novice hurdles last season. Tailed-off last of 3 between the flags when last seen in May and tough task on her hands now handicapping in this sphere from miles out of the weights.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (33/1 -32%) Colonel Manderson	33/1(-32%)	(12) Colonel Manderson 33/1, Fair 3m hurdles winner for Dan Skelton who was revived by fitting of first-time blinkers when opening his account for present yard at Hexham (23.3f) in September. Headgear failed to have desired effect back there last month, however.

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12:35 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

This looks a more competitive renewal than the one Rickety Gate landed last year, but he merits respect from just 2lb above that winning mark. Preference, however, is for CALL ME HARRY, who kept on to finish a creditable second over 2m5f at Kelso in September and this step up in trip could see him to greater effect. Others to note include Haveyougotmymoney, Faithfulflyer and Firth Of Forth.

This rates more demanding than the assignments HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY has faced of late, yet Paul Robson's 5-y-o is steadily going the right way and having still looked ahead of his mark for a long way at Kelso 11 days ago, he's fancied to prove the point with the drop back in trip a likely plus. Faithfulflyer and Finisk River head up the dangers, with last year's winner Rickety Gate and Curley Finger also not out of things.

The 5yo HAVEYOUGOTMYMONEY (nap) has been in fine form in the cheekpieces and can add to last month's win at Southwell.

12:45 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (4/1 -45%) Supasunrise	4/1(-45%)	(7) Supasunrise 4/1, Matched his hurdles form at the second attempt over fences last season when getting off the mark in handicap at Huntingdon (19.9f) on Boxing Day. Below form on his final 3 starts of the campaign, but back on track when a close third at Southwell last month. Shortlisted. Kept jumping to the right when close up at Southwell; that's a concern around here.
2 2nd (8) (9/1 +18%) Eurkash	9/1(+18%)	(8) Eurkash 9/1, Only one win from 22 starts (on his second try over fences) but showed better signs earlier this year, running creditably when third in handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f) in April. On a career-low mark as he returns from 6 months off. Respectable third at Huntingdon in April and he might be a better horse left handed.
3 3rd (3) (7/2 +22%) Miltiades	7/2(+22%)	(3) Miltiades 7/2, Remains a maiden but showed encouragement switched to chasing when third in Stratford handicap (19.4f) in April. Not in the same form when 22 lengths second at Uttoxeter next time, but he has gone well fresh in the past and can make his presence felt. Maiden but placed over hurdles and fences; return to softer ground is a positive.
4 4th (4) (3/1 +45%) Bonza Boy	3/1(+45%)	(4) Bonza Boy 3/1, Didn't kick on from a promising reappearance over hurdles last season, but not discredited on his first start over fences when making the frame in handicap at Chepstow (19.4f) in March. Still looking for his first win but could have more to offer as a chaser. Maiden; kept on for fourth on chase debut in March having been hampered.
5th 5th (10) (15/2 -50%) Hannah's Walk	15/2(-50%)	(10) Hannah's Walk 15/2, No better than mid-division over hurdles but showed aptitude for chasing when fifth of 8 in handicap at Bangor (3m) last month, albeit finishing well held having raced freely. Entitled to progress as she drops back down in trip. Beaten a long way in all completed starts, latterly on her chase debut at Bangor (3m).
\|F\| \|F\| (6) (40/1 +39%) Nine Nine Nine	40/1(+39%)	(6) Nine Nine Nine 40/1, Runner-up in Fakenham maiden on hurdling debut back in 2021/22 but failed to build on that effort in his 3 subsequent starts, leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies after his second outing of the campaign. Best watched as he goes chasing after 19 months off. Maiden; comfortably held in two hurdles for this yard back in early 2022.
\|U\| \|U\| (2) (9/2 -29%) Walk In The Wild	9/2(-29%)	(2) Walk In The Wild 9/2, Made the perfect start sent chasing last season, landing back-to-back handicaps at Lingfield in November. After a couple of below-par efforts, back to form when runner-up at this C&D in March, before a respectable fourth at Chepstow the following month. Major player. Had a solid campaign over fences last season and returns with plenty in his favour.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (18/1 +40%) Reine Fee	18/1(+40%)	(1) Reine Fee 18/1, Ended losing run when off the mark over fences at Ludlow (20f) in May last year. After 18 months off, shaped as if retaining ability on first outing since leaving Henry Oliver when sixth at Ffos Las 24 days ago. Task is now to build on her latest effort. Has won over fences but comfortably held last time following a long absence.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (20/1 +60%) Getaway With You	20/1(+60%)	(11) Getaway With You 20/1, Showed little in a bumper and novice/maiden hurdles and he looks to be up against it as he makes his handicap/chase debut from 9 lb out of the weights. Poor hurdler in various headgear and he's out of the weights for this his chasing debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (40/1 -122%) Alkajack	40/1(-122%)	(5) Alkajack 40/1, Made the frame once from 4 outings in points but hasn't offered much in 3 starts in maiden hurdles in Ireland this season. Has work to do as he makes handicap/chase debut on his first run for yard after leaving Stuart Crawford. Ex-Irish gelding bought for 7,000gns; not the obvious answer on chase/handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

12:45 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

WALK IN THE WILD made a winning return last season and Gary Moore's charge might be worth siding with on his reappearance today. The son of Walk In The Park is just 1lb above his last successful mark and will have no problem with the forecast ground conditions. Miltiades was a well-beaten third (later promoted to second) at Uttoxeter when last seen but he has plenty of scope for improvement and must go on the shortlist. Supasunrise is able to compete from an unchanged mark, having finished a good third at Southwell last time, and he is another to consider.

Successful on her first 2 starts over fences, WALK IN THE WILD returned to form when runner-up at this C&D in March and she can make a winning return having edged back down in the weights. Miltiades has gone well fresh in the past and merits consideration making only his third chase start, with Supasunrise completing the shortlist.

Henry Daly's MILTIADES could be the one, having made the frame in both disciplines and he'll enjoy this return to softer ground.

12:55 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (5/4 -71%) Eceparti	5/4(-71%)	(6) Eceparti 5/4, Ended long losing run when obliterating his rivals from a mark that had fallen into the 90s for the first time on return here last week and hard to beat if turning up in similar form under a penalty. Hacked up over 3m2f last week and the one to beat if able to repeat the effort.
2 2nd (2) (7/1 +75%) King Turgeon	7/1(+75%)	(2) King Turgeon 7/1, Placed both starts over fences in France. Back on track following a wind op when scoring at Fontwell (21.5f, soft) in March but disappointed next 2 starts. Off 6 months. Cheekpieces back on. Fontwell winner on heavy ground in March; not so good twice after; could revive.
3 3rd (3) (13/2 +7%) Art Decco	13/2(+7%)	(3) Art Decco 13/2, Has quickly made up into a better chaser than hurdler last season, opening his account at the fourth attempt over fences in handicap at Fontwell (21.6f) in January. Not disgraced on heavy ground final start and warrants respect on return. Fontwell winner in January; held off this mark next time; chance if ready after a break.
4 4th (1) (22/1 -57%) Doyouknowwhatimean	22/1(-57%)	(1) Doyouknowwhatimean 22/1, Just modest form over hurdles but bumper form gives him the scope for better and he has enough size for chasing. Worth monitoring in the market back from 5 months off. Maiden; fair fourth over hurdles in April; improvement needed on chasing debut.
5th 5th (7) (8/1 +6%) Head And Heart	8/1(+6%)	(7) Head And Heart 8/1, Got off the mark in 3m handicap chase at Huntingdon in April and signed off with a good third at Ffos Las (23.8f, soft) following month. Not taken lightly on her return. Absent since May but won the previous month and still has potential as a chaser.
6th 6th (4) (9/2 +72%) Rouge De L'quest	9/2(+72%)	(4) Rouge De L'quest 9/2, Winning pointer who ran best race over hurdles when second of 4 in handicap here final start. Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Maiden over hurdles last season but may well do better now sent chasing.
7th 7th (5) (10/1 -54%) Faustinovick	10/1(-54%)	(5) Faustinovick 10/1, Made a winning reappearance at Chepstow last season but shaped as if needing the run there on this occasion last month. Won this last year but that's his only success from 21 attempts over fences.
8th 8th (8) (40/1 -60%) Mister Murchan	40/1(-60%)	(8) Mister Murchan 40/1, Mostly out of sorts last term though ought to have won off reduced mark at Fontwell final start (idled and collared last 50 yds). Off 7 months. Both chase wins gained on heavy ground; modest record when fresh, however.

LTO Selection:

12:55 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

ECEPARTI romped home on his seasonal reappearance last month and a 7lb penalty might not be enough to stop Venetia Williams' gelding from repeating that success. Connections have wasted no time in sending Doyouknowwhatimean over fences and he merits respect for the Dan Skelton team, while Faustinovick, whose sole chasing success came in this race 12 months ago, is another to consider.

ECEPARTI obliterated his rivals off a career-low mark on his return here last week and a 7 lb penalty shouldn't be enough to prevent the follow up. Art Decco and Head And Heart can follow the selection home.

Eceparti won well last week but is taken on with chasing newcomer ROUGE DE L'QUEST.

13:05 Musselburgh Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (9/4 -29%) Union Flag	9/4(-29%)	(6) Union Flag 9/4, Fair maiden on the Flat who made an encouraging start over hurdles when third in juvenile maiden at Cork 24 days ago. Open to improvement as he makes first run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Leading contender. Close third on hurdling debut at Cork last month and is a big player for new yard.
2 2nd (8) (3/1 +25%) Ragosina	3/1(+25%)	(8) Ragosina 3/1, Fair winner on the Flat for James Ferguson who was unsuited by heavy ground when well held at Chester on her latest outing in September. Interesting recruit to hurdling returned to less testing conditions (cheekpieces wore on the Flat retained). Has the best Flat form in this line-up and looks interesting on her hurdling/stable debut.
3 3rd (2) (3/1 +10%) I'm Too Tired	3/1(+10%)	(2) I'm Too Tired 3/1, Fair maiden on the level for Harry & Roger Charlton and proved his stamina for jumping when runner-up in juvenile maiden at Sedgefield (16.8f) on hurdling debut 17 days ago. Probably would have won last time but for a mistake 2 out, so he's not taken lightly. Made a promising start over hurdles when close second at Sedgefield last month; respected.
4 4th (1) (40/1 +0%) Common Acclaim	40/1(+0%)	(1) Common Acclaim 40/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat but ran below that level switched to hurdling when fourth of 8 in juvenile at Wetherby 3 weeks ago, all but unseating his rider at the third. Improvement required from that first experience over obstacles. Regressive nine-race maiden on the Flat and was well held on hurdling debut last month.
5th 5th (7) (16/1 -220%) Walk The Moon	16/1(-220%)	(7) Walk The Moon 16/1, Little impact on the Flat but has the pedigree for jumping and showed aptitude on hurdling debut when third in juvenile at Wetherby 3 weeks ago. Could take a step forward from his first outing in this sphere. Fair third on hurdling debut at Wetherby but that form is some way below the standard here.
6th 6th (5) (6/1 +25%) Rory The Cat	6/1(+25%)	(5) Rory The Cat 6/1, Won pair of handicaps on the level this summer and again ran creditably when third at Hamilton last month. Could play a part on hurdling debut with cheekpieces on first time (tongue strap retained from Flat). Two wins on the Flat and he should have a future at this new discipline; in the mix.
\|F\| \|F\| (3) (8/1 +73%) La Quarite	8/1(+73%)	(3) La Quarite 8/1, Seahenge gelding. Dam lightly raced and no impact on Flat/over jumps in France. Has a fair standard to aim at on debut. Has jumps winners on her dam's side and market should guide on debut.
\|F\| \|F\| (9) (150/1 -275%) The Mayor Porky	150/1(-275%)	(9) The Mayor Porky 150/1, Made some appeal on paper but was well beaten when falling at the last in juvenile hurdle at Sedgefield on her debut last month. Needs to leave her first run well behind. 22-1 at Sedgefield on her debut last month and had no chance when falling at the last.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (200/1 -100%) Red Shield	200/1(-100%)	(4) Red Shield 200/1, Maiden on the Flat and offered little sent hurdling when well held in juvenile maiden at Sedgefield 17 days ago, with the reopposing I'm Too Tired finishing second. Best watched with blinkers now reached for. No joy in eight Flat runs and was tailed off at another big price on recent hurdling debut.

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13:05 Musselburgh Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

UNION FLAG made a pleasing start to life over hurdles when a close-up third at Cork last month. The three-year-old was bought for 25,000 euros shortly afterwards and any improvement could see him get off the mark over timber. A blunder at the second last hindered I'm Too Tired's chance at Sedgefield, but that experience ought to stand him in good stead, while Walk The Moon heads the remainder.

UNION FLAG made an encouraging debut over hurdles when third at Cork last month and he can progress from that effort as he makes his first start for Donald McCain. He is taken to get off the mark, though I'm Too Tired also shaped well sent hurdling last time and is feared most, ahead of Ragosina.

Preference is for Donald McCain's new recruit UNION FLAG, who made a bold bid on his hurdling debut at Cork last month.

13:15 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (10/11 +48%) Helnwein	10/11(+48%)	(6) Helnwein 10/11, Third on his only start in points. Useful bumper winner who makes obvious appeal on hurdles bow. Bumper winner and good effort when third in March; shortlisted on hurdle debut.
2 2nd (11) (8/1 +20%) Toonagh Warrior	8/1(+20%)	(11) Toonagh Warrior 8/1, Fair form at best in handful of bumper starts and ran to a similar level when third in 14-runner Kilbeggan novice hurdle (2m) 61 days ago. Possible he can build on that so not taken lightly starting out for new yard (has left Philip Fenton). Ran well enough on hurdle debut in Ireland to have hopes in this.
3 3rd (7) (25/1 +50%) Kilbarry Hill	25/1(+50%)	(7) Kilbarry Hill 25/1, Blue Bresil gelding. £38,000 buy after finishing runner-up twice from 5 starts in Irish points. Second twice in Irish points; hurdle debut; Sean Bowen rides stable's other runner.
4 4th (18) (6/1 -33%) Smurfette	6/1(-33%)	(18) Smurfette 6/1, Twice-raced maiden. 3/1, third of 13 in bumper at Wetherby (16f, soft), unable to sustain effort. Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. Respected. Ran well enough in two bumpers last season to make her of interest on hurdle debut.
5th 5th (9) (8/1 +0%) Nordic Tiger	8/1(+0%)	(9) Nordic Tiger 8/1, Ran to a fair level when 16¾ lengths fourth of 7 in claimer at Dax on hurdling debut and similar form 15 months later when fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) on yard debut last month. Entitled to come on for that. Ran well enough when fourth at Uttoxeter last month to hold place prospects, at least.
6th 6th (3) (22/1 +0%) Commanding View	22/1(+0%)	(3) Commanding View 22/1, Showed a bit in a couple of bumpers and better effort over hurdles when sixth of 12 in novice at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft), well positioned. Off 6 months. Fair sixth at Ludlow when last seen in April but deal more needed to beat some of these.
7th 7th (15) (9/2 +10%) Fortune Forever	9/2(+10%)	(15) Fortune Forever 9/2, Showed ability in bumpers last season, hitting the frame in 3 of 4 starts. Promising start over hurdles when second of 10 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good, 4/1) 34 days ago and sets the standard. Consistent in bumpers and second over C&D on hurdle debut; likely contender.
8th 8th (5) (33/1 -230%) Heard That	33/1(-230%)	(5) Heard That 33/1, €7,000 3-y-o, £23,000 4-y-o, Watar gelding. Dam unraced. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points. Fourth of 8 in bumper at Hexham (16.2f, heavy, 4/1) on NH debut 25 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Second in an Irish point; beaten a fair way in a bumper last month; hurdle debut.
9th 9th (16) (250/1 -150%) I Look How I Look	250/1(-150%)	(16) I Look How I Look 250/1, Sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser Nube Negra but only poor form in bumpers and well held on hurdling debut. Modest form in bumpers and well beaten on last month's hurdle debut.
10th 10th (14) (80/1 -60%) Elle Est Beau	80/1(-60%)	(14) Elle Est Beau 80/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 20/1, eighth of 13 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. From family of Many Clouds and probably needs more time. Well held in a bumper and tailed off on last month's hurdle debut.
11th 11th (2) (150/1 -275%) Brandt	150/1(-275%)	(2) Brandt 150/1, Showed a bit in a couple of bumpers for Gordon Elliott and shaped as if better for the run on first outing for 6 months when down the field at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 31 days ago. Second in an Irish bumper; down the field on last month's hurdle/stable debut.
12th 12th (4) (66/1 -100%) Dusautior	66/1(-100%)	(4) Dusautior 66/1, Winning Irish pointer. Eighth of 15 in novice hurdle (11/2) at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) on NH debut 13 days ago. Likely to come into his own over longer trips later on. Irish point winner; well held when eighth on hurdle debut last month.
13th 13th (8) (40/1 -21%) Molly's Third Man	40/1(-21%)	(8) Molly's Third Man 40/1, Didn't offer enough in 2 bumpers in the spring to suggest she's likely to strike on hurdling debut. Well held in two bumpers; hurdle debut.
14th 14th (1) (20/1 -122%) Bingo Little	20/1(-122%)	(1) Bingo Little 20/1, £64,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 3m) Coney Island. 5/2, sixth of 8 in bumper at Bangor (16.7f, good to firm) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Disappointed in a bumper; wind surgery since; should be capable of much better.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (17) (150/1 -50%) Shirley Knott	150/1(-50%)	(17) Shirley Knott 150/1, Fair form at best in bumpers and seventh of 8 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (21.9f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 24 days ago. Back down in trip. Modest bumper fom and well beaten on last month's hurdle debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (300/1 -20%) Yogi's Trail	300/1(-20%)	(12) Yogi's Trail 300/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Matt Sheppard when fourteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) on hurdles bow 13 days ago. No promise in either start.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (300/1 -20%) Ballet Blanc	300/1(-20%)	(13) Ballet Blanc 300/1, Modest maiden on Flat and largely below form in that sphere this year. Saddle slipped when pulled up in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft, 500/1) on NH debut 13 days ago. Very modest Flat maiden and was pulled up on last month's hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:

13:15 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Dan Skelton launches a three-pronged assault with SMURFETTE, Elle Est Beau and I Look How I Look, of which the former is preferred. She ran well in defeat on both of her starts in bumpers, but the daughter of Blue Bresil appeals as the type to thrive over hurdles this season and her pedigree also suggests that may be the case. Fortune Forever didn't jump with fluency on her hurdles bow last month but she ought to be wiser this time around. Others to note include Helnwein and Heard That.

Useful bumper winner HELNWEIN is bred for the jumps so can make a winning start in this sphere at the main expense of Fortune Forever, who made a promising start over hurdles when second over C&D. Smurfette is another interesting hurdling newcomer.

With good bumper form from last season, HELNWEIN is given the nod on his hurdle debut.

13:25 Dundalk Claimer 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (12/1 +40%) Un Bacio Ancora	12/1(+40%)	(9) Un Bacio Ancora 12/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. 17/2, twelfth of 14 in claimer at this course (7f) 12 days ago. Maiden not an obvious one but fair draw and back to optimum trip.
2 2nd (12) (25/1 +75%) Darcy's Rock	25/1(+75%)	(12) Darcy's Rock 25/1, Modest filly. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Nothing of late to justify support here; cheekpieces tried.
3 3rd (6) (4/1 +56%) Big Baby Bull	4/1(+56%)	(6) Big Baby Bull 4/1, Fairly useful gelding. First run since leaving Denis Hogan when ninth of 13 in claimer at this course (8f, 11/1) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley. Best at 7f but definite chance now at these weights from good draw.
4 4th (2) (3/1 +45%) Tai Sing Yeh	3/1(+45%)	(2) Tai Sing Yeh 3/1, Fairly useful gelding. 5-time C&D winner. 4 wins from 23 runs this year. Latest win here in September. Last of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Navan (5f, heavy) 21 days ago. Enters calculations. Five-time C&D winner below best on turf last month but major respect back in a claimer.
5th 5th (8) (8/1 +43%) No Speed Limit	8/1(+43%)	(8) No Speed Limit 8/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 70 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (5f, 25/1) 5 days ago. Just okay run her last Friday from poor draw and loads to find on ratings here.
6th 6th (4) (8/1 +68%) Wooden Head	8/1(+68%)	(4) Wooden Head 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, first run since leaving Darren Bunyan when creditable 2¼ lengths fourth of 14 to Tai Sing Yeh in handicap at this C&D 40 days ago. Promising C&D fourth latest but has it all to do on these terms.
7th 7th (11) (100/1 +0%) Qalahari Queen	100/1(+0%)	(11) Qalahari Queen 100/1, Modest filly. 50/1, last of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (7.2f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Struggled in handicaps on turf this year; hard to fancy back on AW.
8th 8th (5) (6/4 +55%) Sunday Sovereign	6/4(+55%)	(5) Sunday Sovereign 6/4, Fairly useful gelding. Latest win at the Curragh in October. Respectable eighth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (5.9f, heavy, 14/1) 8 days ago. Versatile in terms of trip and ground but 0-6 on AW and has a bit to prove at this stage.
9th 9th (7) (125/1 +17%) Dreamingofdelaney	125/1(+17%)	(7) Dreamingofdelaney 125/1, 125/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 23 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkered for 1st time. Of no account, blinkers tried but easily passed over.
10th 10th (10) (80/1 -100%) Santabella	80/1(-100%)	(10) Santabella 80/1, Modest filly. First run since leaving John Quinn when seventeenth of 20 in handicap (100/1) at Navan (5.8f, soft) 35 days ago. Modest maiden (ex British-trained) of limited appeal on track debut.

LTO Selection:

13:25 Dundalk Claimer 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

James McAuley holds a very strong hand in this claimer as he saddles three horses. His TAWAAZON sets a high standard on official ratings and should relish this drop in class. He was unplaced on his last start here but, to put it into context, he was beaten just over five lengths in a handicap for horses rated up to 100. Just three runs back, he won a good handicap in the Curragh. Sunday Sovereign is capable of blazing away from stall one and could give his backers a good run for a long way. Tai Sing Yeh won an apprentice handicap over this trip on his last visit to Dundalk and is likely to be a major contender. Wooden Head and Big Baby Bull look to have a shot at place money.

TAWAAZON has failed to fire the last twice, but he's a four-time winner here and will prove hard to beat on these terms if on-song. Tai Sing Yeh and Sunday Sovereign are likely to emerge as the main dangers.

James McAuley has this covered with TAWAAZON taken to see off stablemates Taj Sing Yeh and Sunday Sovereign

13:30 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (6/4 +20%) Colonel Harry	6/4(+20%)	(2) Colonel Harry 6/4, Ex-pointer who quickly developed into a likeable and useful hurdler last season. Very much the type to take to chasing and a solid showing is expected on return. Smart hurdler; front-runner with the build for fences and he's an exciting prospect.
2 2nd (3) (17/2 -6%) Out Of Office	17/2(-6%)	(3) Out Of Office 17/2, Shirocco gelding who won his only start in Irish points and scored impressively in 15-runner novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) in December. Disappointed under a penalty after 3 months off at Taunton and fell first on chasing debut at Ffos Las recently. Got no further than the first when 17-2 for a novice handicap chase at Ffos Las last month.
3 3rd (1) (4/5 -10%) Tahmuras	4/5(-10%)	(1) Tahmuras 4/5, Point/bumper scorer who created a good impression when winning his first 3 starts over hurdles, including the Grade 1 Tolworth at Sandown. Bit disappointing after but very much the type to make a chaser, so worth a chance to get back to winning ways on return after a wind op. Grade 1 winner over hurdles and promises to be even better as a chaser.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Tahmuras (winner) had the measure of COLONEL HARRY (fourth) in the Tolworth in January, but it might be a different story over fences. Jamie Snowden's charge looks the likely pace angle here and his earlier Sandown success would suggest that he might take some catching on the forecast ground conditions. Out Of Office took an early fall on his chasing debut last month but he should not be underestimated.

TAHMURAS is a Grade-1 winning hurdler who appeals as the type to do better over the larger obstacles, so he's fancied to make a winning return. Colonel Harry, another ex-pointer, is an obvious threat.

Tahmuras naturally commands great respect but COLONEL HARRY could be hard to reel in if finding some early rhythm out in front.

13:40 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (8/1 -129%) Belle Of Annandale	8/1(-129%)	(3) Belle Of Annandale 8/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat for Keith Dalgleish and ran to a similar level in getting off the mark immediately switched to hurdles at Perth in August. Poor effort at Hexham 3 weeks later but remains with potential. Hammered by the winner at Hexham and might be vulnerable with her penalty.
2 2nd (1) (2/1 -14%) Quaresome	2/1(-14%)	(1) Quaresome 2/1, Irish bumper winner who made an impressive start to hurdling at this course in March. Bled at Newcastle next time but worth a chance to get back to winning ways after 5 months off. Found to have bled when relinquishing his unbeaten record at Newcastle.
3 3rd (10) (9/2 +55%) The Kalooki Kid	9/2(+55%)	(10) The Kalooki Kid 9/2, Gentlewave gelding who shaped encouragingly on first 2 starts in bumpers. Disappointed at Perth 6 months ago but should take to hurdling. Posted a respectable RPR of 106 in his second bumper on good to soft at Market Rasen.
4 4th (2) (11/8 +66%) Slugger	11/8(+66%)	(2) Slugger 11/8, Ocovango gelding who showed plenty in bumpers and made a winning start to hurdling despite racing freely in a 9-runner novice at Kelso a month ago. Should go well under a penalty. First run after wind surgery when doing it nicely on hurdling debut at Kelso.
5th 5th (4) (80/1 -186%) Conquer The Breeze	80/1(-186%)	(4) Conquer The Breeze 80/1, Showed modest form in 2 maidens on the Flat for A. Slattery and ran to a similar level sent hurdling in a tongue strap after 13 months off when third in 7-runner maiden at Perth. Disappointed at Market Rasen next time and has plenty to find. Unlikely that even a repeat of his third at Perth will see him good enough here.
6th 6th (11) (80/1 -471%) Miss Arabella	80/1(-471%)	(11) Miss Arabella 80/1, Related to winners and clear signs of ability in bumpers. Likely to have an educational introduction to hurdling, however. Recorded RPR of only 86 when second in steadily run Kelso bumper.
7th 7th (5) (40/1 +20%) Gainsbourg	40/1(+20%)	(5) Gainsbourg 40/1, Revived by application of blinkers when landing back-to-back handicaps at Ayr this summer but lost his form and has shaped like a non-stayer on both hurdling outings to date. Tailed off behind Slugger at Kelso before another heavy defeat on the Flat.
8th 8th (12) (100/1 -300%) Woogrey	100/1(-300%)	(12) Woogrey 100/1, Just modest form in bumpers for Phillip Makin so up against it on hurdle debut for new yard. Fairly low-level bumper form for Phil Kirby and up against it on hurdling debut.
9th 9th (7) (33/1 +18%) Kells	33/1(+18%)	(7) Kells 33/1, Modest winner on the Flat but hard to imagine he'll make a serious impact on this first go over hurdles. 1m4f winner in September but at a lowly level and unlikely to be good enough.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (14/1 -87%) Moarins Moarnin	14/1(-87%)	(9) Moarins Moarnin 14/1, Half-brother to winning hurdler/useful chaser Arvico Bleu and showed ability amidst inexperience when third in a novice at Uttoxeter a month ago. Should do better. Set modest fractions when a fading third at Uttoxeter (2m maiden).
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (125/1 -89%) Golden Valour	125/1(-89%)	(6) Golden Valour 125/1, Modest on Flat and has been out of form in that sphere, so doesn't make much appeal switched to hurdling. Not had a bad year on the Flat in defeat and he'll stay okay.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (300/1 -100%) Mekbat	300/1(-100%)	(8) Mekbat 300/1, Modest maiden on Flat and didn't offer much encouragement in novice at Kelso on hurdling debut. Up against it again. Modest Flat maiden and was 200-1 when nowhere behind Slugger at Kelso.

LTO Selection:

13:40 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Quaresome was far from disgraced under a penalty at Newcastle when last seen and he looks a likely candidate once more, but the vote goes to SLUGGER. The son of Ocovango won going away at Kelso last month, his first start following wind surgery, and any progress could see him repeat the dose. Belle Of Annandale and Moarins Moarnin can fight it out for minor honours.

QUARESOME's last effort is best excused and he'd looked highly promising prior to that, so he's well worth another chance. Slugger looks a threat on the back of a comfortable winning start over hurdles and Belle of Annandale isn't one to write off.

Slugger commands respect but THE KALOOKI KID shaped nicely in his bumpers and he's bred to progress over hurdles.

13:50 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (4/1 +50%) Rockinastorm	4/1(+50%)	(8) Rockinastorm 4/1, Bumper winner in 2021 but just fair form at best over hurdles and was out of sorts when last seen. Bit to prove on chasing debut. Bumper winner; maiden over hurdles; others more appealing now switched to fences.
2 2nd (4) (12/1 -33%) Pachacuti	12/1(-33%)	(4) Pachacuti 12/1, Emphatic winner over hurdles at Fakenham in February but wasn't in the same form at Warwick 8 months ago. Yard isn't really firing but he's a chasing type on looks. Hurdle winner; chasing debut; yet to tackle this trip but has stamina in pedigree.
3 3rd (7) (10/1 +0%) Betterforeveryone	10/1(+0%)	(7) Betterforeveryone 10/1, Got off the mark at Bangor (23f) over hurdles last October and generally respectable efforts since. Has the physique for chasing, so not discounted on return. Won first time out last season over hurdles; not as good since; chasing debut after break.
\|F\| \|F\| (5) (11/4 +31%) Hurlerontheditch	11/4(+31%)	(5) Hurlerontheditch 11/4, Fair hurdler who was in form when last seen and should be tuned up for this first crack at chasing. Not discounted. Ran well enough over hurdles to warrant interest on chasing debut; up in trip; wind op.
\|F\| \|F\| (2) (11/2 +15%) Howaya Now	11/2(+15%)	(2) Howaya Now 11/2, Made the frame both completed starts in Irish points and stepped up on previous hurdling efforts when second at Newbury 7 months ago. Should take to this discipline, so merits respect. Good second over hurdles when last seen in March; could be firmly involved now chasing.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (4/1 -20%) Hot Rod Lincoln	4/1(-20%)	(6) Hot Rod Lincoln 4/1, Successful on sole outing in Irish points and was getting his act together over hurdles towards the end of last season, opening his account in a novice at Fontwell when last seen 6 months ago. Looks a player on first go over fences. Won modest maiden hurdle in May; starts chasing life on good mark and won Irish point.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (11/2 -57%) Farmer's Gamble	11/2(-57%)	(1) Farmer's Gamble 11/2, Took his form up a notch when back to winning ways in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter in February. Disappointed at Haydock subsequently but chasing is likely to bring more out of him. Worth chancing to make a winning return. Three hurdle wins; tailed off when last seen but can be expected to make his mark chasing.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (40/1 -150%) Tango Echo Charlie	40/1(-150%)	(3) Tango Echo Charlie 40/1, Made a winning start over fences at Fontwell in August but pulled up in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) 36 days ago, folding tamely. Has an experience edge over his rivals but needs to bounce back. Chase winner at Fontwell in August but was pulled up on latest start last month.

LTO Selection:

13:50 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

An open event in which only a tentative vote can go to HURLERONTHEDITCH. A consistent performer over hurdles last season, David Pipe's charge is a brother to the useful Majestic Maid and a chasing mark of 112 looks to be well within his capabilities. Point winner Hot Rod Lincoln struck over timber when last seen in May and he is an interesting candidate now switched to fences, while Fontwell winner Tango Echo Charlie would be in with a chance if able to put last month's Southwell disappointment behind him.

FARMER'S GAMBLE is a chasing type on looks and should be well tuned up for this return, so he gets the marginal vote in an open-looking race. Hot Rod Lincoln is also the type to do better in this sphere, so he's feared most ahead of Howaya Now.

A handicap mark of 109 could enable HOT ROD LINCOLN to make a winning debut over fences.

14:00 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (6/1 -33%) Clonmacash	6/1(-33%)	(2) Clonmacash 6/1, 3¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Scorchio in nursery (9/4) at this course (5f) 12 days ago. Beaten 3 3/4l in fourth behind today's rival Scorchio on handicap debut, may reverse form.
2 2nd (1) (11/8 +61%) Transcending Glory	11/8(+61%)	(1) Transcending Glory 11/8, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fifth of 14 on nursery debut at this course (7f, 11/1) 19 days ago, never nearer. Blinkers on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Not beaten far in fifth over 7f here last month in his first handicap, 6f may not be ideal.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 -50%) Scorchio	9/2(-50%)	(3) Scorchio 9/2, 6/1, career best when winning 10-runner nursery at this course (5f) 12 days ago, always holding on. Shortlist material. Beat a subsequent winner here 12 days ago, 10lb worse off with fourth-placed Clonmacash.
4 4th (4) (13/2 +41%) Cool Dan	13/2(+41%)	(4) Cool Dan 13/2, 13/2, last of 6 in nursery at Bellewstown (7.6f, heavy) 41 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers on 1st time. Heavy ground was probably an issue at Bellewstown on nursery debut, may do a lot better.
5th 5th (8) (8/1 +20%) Avanti Avana	8/1(+20%)	(8) Avanti Avana 8/1, Creditable fifth of 11 in nursery (10/1) at Navan (5.8f, soft) 35 days ago. Others more persuasive. First sign of winning potential when fifth of 11 on handicap debut at Navan, more needed.
6th 6th (10) (66/1 -230%) Rhasidat	66/1(-230%)	(10) Rhasidat 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in maiden (66/1) at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft). Off 91 days. Makes handicap debut. Not competitive in sprint maidens; may find her level in handicaps but hard to fancy here.
7th 7th (9) (100/1 -100%) Stopitnowjulia	100/1(-100%)	(9) Stopitnowjulia 100/1, 50/1, last of 11 in nursery at Navan (5.8f, soft) 35 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Weak form in maidens; 50-1 when last of 11 at Navan in her first nursery.
8th 8th (6) (20/1 -122%) Milliethemollie	20/1(-122%)	(6) Milliethemollie 20/1, Bit below form 5 lengths sixth of 10 to Scorchio in nursery at this course (5f, 8/1) 12 days ago. Second over 5f at Naas in September, faded in the race won by Scorchio here 12 days ago.
9th 9th (5) (22/1 +33%) Apachetwohundred	22/1(+33%)	(5) Apachetwohundred 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1 and blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 15 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, heavy) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Stiff task. First of three outings quite encouraging, surface may help to bring out the best in him.
10th 10th (7) (20/1 -67%) Hispanolita	20/1(-67%)	(7) Hispanolita 20/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 14 in nursery (33/1) at this course (7f) 33 days ago. Can give a good account. Fair fourth in a Fairyhouse maiden on debut, has failed to improve, others preferred.
11th 11th (11) (16/1 +0%) Oak Allye	16/1(+0%)	(11) Oak Allye 16/1, 7/2, fourth of 6 in nursery at Down Royal (5f, soft) 44 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Seems to be improving gradually, top apprentice's 3lb claim could see her in the mix.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SCORCHIO rolled home off a fast pace to take the honours in a 5f nursery at this track last month and has prospects of following up off 7lb higher. The horse she beat half a length into second came out and landed a maiden at this track by six lengths to emphatically boost the form. Transcending Glory wasn't beaten far into fifth over 7f here last month and first-time blinkers go on. Hispanolita didn't run badly in sixth in her first nursery at this venue. Clonmacash (up in trip with a 7lb-claimer booked), Oak Allye and Cool Dan are others with chances.

SCORCHIO bounced back with a bang when making a winning AW debut here 12 days ago, beating a subsequent winner and recording a good time in the process, and she's taken to defy a 7 lb rise. Transcending Glory is feared most.

On revised terms, and with Wayne Hassett's 7lb claim in play, CLONMACASH has prospects of reversing 5f course form with Scorchio

14:05 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (7/4 +13%) Jackpot D'athou	7/4(+13%)	(6) Jackpot D'athou 7/4, €165,000 purchase on the back of finishing runner-up sole start in a French bumper and similar form when twice hitting the frame for new yard in that sphere during the spring. Good prospect now hurdling for leading outfit/following wind op. Placed in two big-field bumpers towards end of last season; should go well on hurdle debut.
2 2nd (13) (14/1 +0%) Party Vibes	14/1(+0%)	(13) Party Vibes 14/1, £45,000 purchase after finishing runner-up on her completed start in Irish points. Interesting to see how she goes in the betting with yard also responsible for Fresh Speculation. Second in Irish maiden point in April; makes rules debut after £45,000 sale.
3 3rd (11) (20/1 +60%) Inion Tiogair	20/1(+60%)	(11) Inion Tiogair 20/1, Fair winner at 2m in bumpers who shaped much better than distance beaten suggests when seventh of 12 in novice hurdle (10/1) at this C&D (soft) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. Should improve. Bumper winner; ran well for a long way in C&D hurdle last month but others look stronger.
4 4th (2) (10/1 -11%) Ask Brewster	10/1(-11%)	(2) Ask Brewster 10/1, £50,000 4-y-o, Ask gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 3m) Last Instalment and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) King Boru. Won sole start in points (Mar 26) and interesting what the market makes of him on Rules/hurdles debut. Bought for £50,000 after maiden point win in March; makes rules debut today.
5th 5th (5) (28/1 -12%) Fresh Speculation	28/1(-12%)	(5) Fresh Speculation 28/1, Sixth of 10 in bumper at Worcester (2m, soft, 10/1) on debut in May. Switches to hurdles now but probably one for later on in this sphere. Made low-key bumper debut when well-held sixth of ten at Worcester in May.
6th 6th (1) (11/8 +54%) Anytrixwilldo	11/8(+54%)	(1) Anytrixwilldo 11/8, €33,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Friendless in betting but produced a promising first effort when midfield in 10-runner C&D novice on hurdles debut back in February, noted finishing with running left. Looks sure to improve on that bare form this term. Creditable fifth in good-quality C&D novice on debut in February; likely contender.
7th 7th (3) (22/1 +33%) Ballynaheer	22/1(+33%)	(3) Ballynaheer 22/1, £36,000 4-y-o, Mahler gelding. Brother to fair 2½m hurdle winner Transfer Friendly. Dam unraced. Runner-up on completed start in points (Apr 16) so he can't be dismissed. Joined David Dennis for £36,000 after finishing second of five in maiden point in April.
8th 8th (12) (28/1 -155%) Molly Sanderson	28/1(-155%)	(12) Molly Sanderson 28/1, €19,000 3-y-o, £120,000 4-y-o, Affinisea mare. Half-sister to useful hurdler Finawn Bawn, stays 3m, and fair chaser Coole Lion. Challenging when fell last sole start in Irish points (Mar 2022). Interesting Rules debutante. Bought for £120,000 soon after promising Irish point debut in March 2022; rules debut.
9th 9th (9) (50/1 -100%) The Cox Express	50/1(-100%)	(9) The Cox Express 50/1, Won 6-runner bumper at Warwick (16f, heavy) on NH debut in January for Tom Lacey but ran poorly on hurdles bow at Catterick the following month and has since joined new yard. Won six-runner bumper on debut but subsequent hurdling debut was disappointing.
10th 10th (4) (300/1 -100%) Captain Copper	300/1(-100%)	(4) Captain Copper 300/1, Failed to trouble the judge in a handful of runs between the flags and no show either start over hurdles last month. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Well beaten at triple-digit odds on both hurdling starts last month (2m4f/2m1f).
11th 11th (8) (14/1 +13%) Renegade Arrow	14/1(+13%)	(8) Renegade Arrow 14/1, Built on a promising debut to come from a fair way back and land 7-runner bumper (11/4) at Perth (16.2f, good to soft) in September 2021. Off since, so market can act as guide now hurdling. Won run-of-the-mill bumper in 2021; makes hurdling debut after long absence.
12th 12th (7) (300/1 -200%) James Baie	300/1(-200%)	(7) James Baie 300/1, Showed only modest form in a pair of bumpers for Harriet Dickin and well beaten on yard/hurdles debut at Ludlow last month. Tailed off when 200-1 for recent stable/hurdle debut at Ludlow.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

ASK BREWSTER was a winner between the flags in March and the son of Ask went on to fetch 50,000 pounds the following month. Now in the care of Evan Williams, it would be no surprise to see him make an immediate impact on his Rules debut. Jackpot D'athou showed a decent level of form in bumpers last season and he must enter calculations, along with Anytrixwilldo, who posted a creditable fifth over C&D on his racecourse bow.

There was promise to glean from all three of JACKPOT D'ATHOU's exploits in bumpers and he can make a bold bid on return with his attentions switched to hurdling for the first time. Anytrixwilldo and Flying Fortune have both displayed promise over hurdles and can also feature, with Ask Brewster and Molly Sanderson a couple of point recruits to note.

Jonjo O'Neill's ANYTRIXWILLDO (nap) saw his race out well when fifth in a good C&D novice in February and gets the nod.

14:15 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (5/1 +17%) Friary Rock	5/1(+17%)	(2) Friary Rock 5/1, Made a winning return at Perth (2m4f) in May. Not at that level since but latest third at Huntingdon was a step back in the right direction. Step back in right direction last time and stable has fine record here; possible contender.
2 2nd (7) (4/1 +11%) Magic Mike	4/1(+11%)	(7) Magic Mike 4/1, Dual 2m hurdles winner in the spring who has taken well to fences, winning at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month. Not in same form ridden with more restraint at Huntingdon 2 weeks later. Has shown promise over fences and is open to improvement in this sphere if jumping better.
3 3rd (9) (25/1 -79%) Ingleby Mackenzie	25/1(-79%)	(9) Ingleby Mackenzie 25/1, Fair handicap chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead but yet to threaten for this yard. Has lots to prove. Ran okay at Hexham last time but on long losing run and is 5lb out of the handicap.
4 4th (4) (4/1 +50%) Hashtag Lord	4/1(+50%)	(4) Hashtag Lord 4/1, Maiden hurdler who failed to progress switched to handicaps. Off 8 months. Makes chase debut. 0-7 over hurdles but lightly raced & could improve for fences; returns having had wind op.
5th 5th (5) (5/1 +0%) Wonderweasle	5/1(+0%)	(5) Wonderweasle 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) 37 days ago. Makes chase/handicap chase debut. Connections evidently keen to get cracking with very lightly raced 5yo's chasing career.
6th 6th (3) (9/2 +18%) Heros De Moutiers	9/2(+18%)	(3) Heros De Moutiers 9/2, Has made the frame on all 4 chase outings, albeit below his best when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f, soft) 35 days ago. On a decent mark if responding to headgear. Likely to be back on better ground and the first-time blinkers could also give him a lift.
7th 7th (8) (15/2 -173%) Budarri	15/2(-173%)	(8) Budarri 15/2, Latest win in chase over C&D in February and good second at Hexham last 2 starts. Respected back from a break. Absent since June but 2-2 over fences at Musselburgh so entitled to plenty of respect.
8th 8th (1) (10/1 +0%) Okavango Delta	10/1(+0%)	(1) Okavango Delta 10/1, Got off the mark in first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster a year ago but hasn't threatened in 4 runs since. Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Down in trip. Chase debut; below par on final four runs but wind op since and is below last winning mark.

LTO Selection:

14:15 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Budarri was last seen hitting the crossbar twice over different distances at Hexham in June and the veteran is worthy of consideration off the same rating as the latest of those efforts. However, preference is for MAGIC MIKE, who was victorious in this grade on his penultimate start and found life tougher at a higher level when fourth at Huntingdon last time. This looks easier, so he can bag his fourth career success. Wonderweasle warrants a market check on her handicap/chase debut.

It could be worth chancing FRIARY ROCK, who took a step back in the right direction at Huntingdon last time and is now 5 lb below his last winning mark. Heros de Moutiers and Budarri head the dangers.

The very lightly raced mare WONDERWEASLE has travelled from Wales to make her chase and handicap debut, and earns the vote.

14:25 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (10/1 +17%) Enqarde	10/1(+17%)	(7) Enqarde 10/1, Landed the Tommy Whittle at Haydock off 5 lb higher in December 2021, but largely struggled since and needs to bounce back in a major way following a break/another round of wind surgery. Out of sorts last season and has undergone another wind operation since.
2 2nd (5) (6/1 +79%) Docpickedme	6/1(+79%)	(5) Docpickedme 6/1, Bagged 3m handicap hurdles at Southwell and Doncaster last winter, but pulled up both starts during the spring. Switched yard since and hard to know what to expect of him back chasing following a 6-month absence. Two hurdle wins last season; first chase start for 19 months; more to prove than some.
3 3rd (3) (13/2 -44%) Major Dundee	13/2(-44%)	(3) Major Dundee 13/2, Limited to just 3 starts last season, but looked better than ever when landing the Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter (3½m, soft) in March, producing an exhibition round of jumping. This 8 lb higher mark looks manageable and he will be a danger to all if ready to roll following a break. Won Midlands Grand National when last seen; even this trip could be too sharp.
4 4th (4) (3/1 -20%) Jet Plane	3/1(-20%)	(4) Jet Plane 3/1, Appeared to relish the switch to front-running tactics when signing off last season with a clear-cut success at Ludlow, but looked equally happy given a more patient ride when following up on return at Newton Abbot (25.8f, soft). 6 lb rise fair enough and he has to enter calculations. Newton Abbot win last month after a break; up 6lb but heading in right direction.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (5/2 +44%) Arizona Cardinal	5/2(+44%)	(6) Arizona Cardinal 5/2, Made a successful debut over fences after a wind operation in 2½m handicap at Bangor on return last season. Added to that with a career-best display at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) when last seen in May and a 4 lb rise is unlikely to debar another bold show. Uttoxeter winner when last seen in May and also won on last season's reappearance; claims.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (9/2 +40%) Bobhopeornohope	9/2(+40%)	(1) Bobhopeornohope 9/2, Dual winner during novice campaign in 2021/22 and produced a game display when adding to his tally from the front at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) last December. Ran no sort of a race over that C&D on latest start during the spring, though, and looks vulnerable under top-weight here. Two Ludlow wins but was pulled up there when last seen in April.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (28/1 +15%) One More Fleurie	28/1(+15%)	(8) One More Fleurie 28/1, On a good mark judged on peak form, but he hasn't shown much during the last 2 seasons and there's no real reason to envisage a revival here. All four wins in early 2021; has mostly struggled since; down in the weights now.

LTO Selection:

14:25 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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

Several in-form rivals come together to make this an intriguing clash, with the hat-trick seeking pair Jet Plane and Latitude both very capable of extending their winning runs if everything goes right for them again. However, ARIZONA CARDINAL is 2-5 so far in chases and having improved in leaps and bounds since undergoing wind surgery, he could be hard to beat resuming off just 4lb higher than his 3m Uttoxeter success in May. Midlands Grand National winner Major Dundee also commands respect despite an 8lb higher mark.

This looks pretty competitive, with LATITUDE, Jet Plane, Major Dundee and Arizona Cardinal all seriously appealing on the back of career-best performances last time. Preference is for the first-named, who looked a chaser going places with decisive back-to-back wins during the spring. Jet Plane is the only member of the aforementioned quartet with a recent run under his belt, which could count for plenty, and he is feared most ahead of Midlands National winner Major Dundee.

With proven form and fitness, JET PLANE can add to last month's success.

14:35 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (4/5 +60%) Pier Pressure	4/5(+60%)	(3) Pier Pressure 4/5, 9/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 26 days ago. Enters calculations.
2 2nd (8) (4/1 +0%) Local Girl	4/1(+0%)	(8) Local Girl 4/1, Creditable second of 11 in maiden at this C&D (4/1) 33 days ago. Has good chance on form.
3 3rd (4) (11/1 -10%) Shanadar	11/1(-10%)	(4) Shanadar 11/1, 11/4 and hooded for 1st time, respectable fifth of 11 in maiden at this C&D 33 days ago, needing stiffer test.
4 4th (1) (7/1 -40%) Hokusai	7/1(-40%)	(1) Hokusai 7/1, Fairly useful gelding. 10/3 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 13 in maiden at Galway (7f, heavy) 9 days ago. Player.
5th 5th (2) (14/1 -17%) Never Cry Never	14/1(-17%)	(2) Never Cry Never 14/1, Twice-raced colt. 5/1, fifth of 15 in maiden at Navan (5f, heavy) 21 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip.
6th 6th (10) (80/1 -21%) Wayside Lady	80/1(-21%)	(10) Wayside Lady 80/1, 28/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving John S. O'Donoghue when respectable seventh of 12 in maiden at this course (6f) 19 days ago.
7th 7th (7) (17/2 -89%) Hasiyna	17/2(-89%)	(7) Hasiyna 17/2, Bit below form fourth of 15 in maiden (10/3) at Naas (7f, soft) 25 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.
8th 8th (6) (25/1 -108%) Fahari	25/1(-108%)	(6) Fahari 25/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. Third of 5 in maiden (3/1) at Brighton (8f, good). Off 134 days. First run for yard after leaving Simon & Ed Crisford. Others more persuasive.
9th 9th (9) (200/1 +0%) Uwoduhi Adanvto	200/1(+0%)	(9) Uwoduhi Adanvto 200/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 20 in maiden (100/1) at Leopardstown (8f, good). Off 173 days.
10th 10th (5) (150/1 +0%) Silky Suilleabhain	150/1(+0%)	(5) Silky Suilleabhain 150/1, Once-raced gelding. 66/1, last of 13 in maiden at Galway (7f, heavy) on debut 9 days ago.

LTO Selection:

14:35 Dundalk Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

PIER PRESSURE looked a big threat over 1m at this track, but his effort petered out in the final furlong so this drop back in trip could work the oracle. Hokusai has shown an aptitude for heavy ground but, being by Raven's Pass, ought to relish this all-weather surface while there was a lot to like about Local Girl's runner-up berth over C&D last month. She travelled well before giving best to the winner by a length and a-quarter. Ado McGuinness is well able to conjure victories from his British imports and Fahari makes her debut for him after posting a couple of placed efforts for Simon Crisford. Hasiyna makes her Dundalk debut and the balance of her turf form gives her claims.

LOCAL GIRL was a good second over C&D last month and can go one better in an ordinary maiden. Pier Pressure and Hokusai are others to consider.

Back to 7f after not quite seeing out the extra furlong here last month PIER PRESSURE should have the measure of lower-rated opponents.

14:40 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (5/2 -43%) Heros De Romay	5/2(-43%)	(3) Heros De Romay 5/2, Half-brother to useful hurdler/very smart chaser Espoir de Romay and off the mark at the first attempt in a bumper at Exeter in January. Turned over when a warm order at Hereford next time, but still looked a work in progress there and can do better now faced with a stiffer test on this hurdles bow. Half-brother to very smart chaser Espoir De Romay; won heavy-ground bumper in January.
2 2nd (5) (13/2 +54%) Livin On Luco	13/2(+54%)	(5) Livin On Luco 13/2, Twice-raced between the flags, faring better than on his debut when going close on latest start in March. Joined a good yard now that he embarks on a career under Rules and is one to note in the betting. Went close in heavy-ground Irish point in March; the winner has struggled over hurdles.
3 3rd (7) (10/1 -33%) Minella Blueway	10/1(-33%)	(7) Minella Blueway 10/1, Closely related to fairly useful hurdler Priory Park (2½m winner) and was a decisive winner of the first of his 2 starts in points earlier this year (touched off in a match in the other). Connections struck with a similar type over this C&D recently and he's one to consider. Won heavy-ground Irish point in March; bought for £37,000; market may guide.
4 4th (9) (9/1 +36%) Strackan	9/1(+36%)	(9) Strackan 9/1, Offered something to work on when fourth of 7 on debut in a Warwick bumper (2m, heavy) during the spring. Better can be expected now moving up in trip for this hurdles debut and he's worth considering. Just a respectable fourth on bumper debut but today's step up trip is very likely to suit.
5th 5th (4) (13/2 -63%) Hurricane Danny	13/2(-63%)	(4) Hurricane Danny 13/2, Low-key debut in 2m bumper here last October but shaped with greater promise when fifth of 14 back here when returning from a break in February, keeping on when badly hampered 1f out. Likely to be seen in a better light now upped in trip for this hurdles bow. With a top stable but was beaten about 29l in two course bumpers last season.
6th 6th (2) (9/4 +44%) Captain Wallace	9/4(+44%)	(2) Captain Wallace 9/4, Brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful chaser Jimmil, and closely related to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Wolf Shield. Went close on the second of his 2 starts in Irish maiden points earlier this year and he's of strong interest for his in-form yard on Rules debut. Very close second to a subsequent bumper winner in soft-ground Irish point in March.
7th 7th (6) (11/1 +78%) Mac's Legacy	11/1(+78%)	(6) Mac's Legacy 11/1, Brother to a bumper winner and signs of ability when fourth of 9 on debut in that sphere at Hereford in April. Failed to build on that next time, though, and while this stiffer test should be in his favour now switched to hurdles, he's probably more of a long-term project. Ran well to a point in two bumpers in April but others have stronger claims here.
8th 8th (8) (100/1 +0%) Jongleur D'Etoiles	100/1(+0%)	(8) Jongleur D'Etoiles 100/1, Failed to meet expectations on sole bumper outing and, after 5 months off, finished well held at much bigger odds (66/1) in novice at Fontwell on hurdling debut in October. May be one for further down the line. Well beaten when 66-1 for recent hurdling debut.
9th 9th (10) (150/1 -50%) The Flying Fig	150/1(-50%)	(10) The Flying Fig 150/1, Offered little in 2 starts over hurdles at the beginning of the year, latterly behind when unseated rider 2 out in junior event at Newbury in February. Best watched. Unseated rider on both hurdling starts in early part of this year; can only be watched.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

HEROS DE ROMAY, a half-brother to the useful hurdler/chaser Espoir De Romay, won a bumper on debut in January before posting a respectable effort under a penalty in a similar race last time out. Open to any amount of improvement now sent hurdling, Kim Bailey's gelding heads the shortlist over the former point-to-pointers Captain Wallace, Minella Blueway and Livin On Luco.

CAPTAIN WALLACE and Minella Blueway are likely-looking recruits from the point scene and may well come to the fore in this maiden hurdle. The latter's connections struck with a similar type (Minella Missile) making his Rules debut over this C&D recently and he is strongly considered. However, preference is for Captain Wallace, who represents an in-form yard and the rival he was narrowly beaten by in March has since won under Rules. Heros de Romay and Hurricane Danny complete the shortlist.

Kim Bailey's HEROS DE ROMAY was learning on the job in bumpers last season but still managed to win one on heavy ground.

14:50 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (16/1 -78%) Dr Shirocco	16/1(-78%)	(10) Dr Shirocco 16/1, Point winner who was 0-20 over hurdles, but off the mark in this sphere at the seventh attempt when accounting for 5 rivals at Hexham (2½m, good) in June. May prove vulnerable back from a break off this 4 lb higher mark. Hexham in June was first rules win at 27th attempt; he's not an obvious one to follow up.
2 2nd (7) (11/2 -83%) Impression Chic	11/2(-83%)	(7) Impression Chic 11/2, £26,000 buy after finishing runner-up on her completed start in points in February. Duly stepped up on what she showed in a handful of runs over hurdles when making a winning chase debut in a first-time tongue strap at Fontwell (17.8f, good), and she should have more to offer in this sphere. Narrow win in small field on chase/handicap debut; in good hands to continue to progress.
3 3rd (5) (18/1 -13%) Moore Clouds	18/1(-13%)	(5) Moore Clouds 18/1, Off the mark when making all in 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) in June, going with enthusiasm. Unable to dominate when put in her place on return at Sedgefield, though, and she's likely to find a few of these too strong. Won at Market Rasen in June and may have needed the run at Sedgefield last month.
4 4th (8) (20/1 +29%) Euchan Falls	20/1(+29%)	(8) Euchan Falls 20/1, Bagged handicap hurdles here and at Ayr last season, but ended that campaign on a low-key note and hasn't shown much in 2 starts since returning from a break in September. Hard to warm to now switched to fences. Two hurdle wins early this year (including here) but has lost his form; now goes chasing.
5th 5th (1) (5/2 +55%) Kap Chidley	5/2(+55%)	(1) Kap Chidley 5/2, Improved when second on handicap/chase bow at Chepstow in March. Undone by a couple of errors at Newton Abbot, but back on the up when runner-up at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) on return and he should have a part to play. Runner-up on two of his three chase starts and this 5yo could have more to offer.
6th 6th (11) (20/1 -25%) West Lawn	20/1(-25%)	(11) West Lawn 20/1, Winning pointer and successful twice over hurdles here last year. No impact in 5 runs so far, though, and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Ran well from miles out of the weights at Hexham but may be flattered by that form.
\|F\| \|F\| (4) (9/2 +36%) Thunder In Milan	9/2(+36%)	(4) Thunder In Milan 9/2, Successful over C&D last season and resumed winning ways with a career best in 9-runner Perth handicap (20.1f, heavy) in September. However, his jumping went to pot when bidding to follow up off this 9 lb higher mark at Ayr on Saturday, and the worry has to be that this race will come too soon. Made mistakes and pulled up at Ayr on Saturday, but won easily the time before.
\|U\| \|U\| (2) (33/1 +0%) Martalindy	33/1(+0%)	(2) Martalindy 33/1, Won a weak mares' maiden hurdle at Huntingdon last October, springing a surprise in the process (sent off at 50/1). Safely held all 4 subsequent starts, though, and she's opposable on this chase debut. Lightly raced 6yo who makes chase debut after a break; her dam improved for going chasing.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (5/1 +50%) Artic Row	5/1(+50%)	(6) Artic Row 5/1, Justified strong support when winning on handicap debut over hurdles at Ayr in March. Followed that with a couple of low-key efforts, but step back in the right direction when third at Newcastle (16.9f, good) in May (since undergone a wind op) and one to consider upped in trip for this chase debut. New trip on chase debut but well worth noting his trainer has won 2 of the last 4 runnings.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (11/1 +8%) Coeur Aimant	11/1(+8%)	(12) Coeur Aimant 11/1, Off 12 months/had breathing op before posting good second in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter on return in July. However, made a rather underwhelming start over fences at Hexham (15.6f, heavy) and step forward needed back up in trip with cheekpieces refitted. 0-15 over hurdles and didn't show enough on chase debut to have compelling claims here.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (14/1 +44%) Green Planet	14/1(+44%)	(9) Green Planet 14/1, Fair on the Flat but hurdling efforts largely uninspiring, although he did run a better back from wind surgery when fourth of 9 at Market Rasen (18.6f, good) last month. Early faller on sole previous start in this sphere. Patchy profile nowadays and he was an early faller on sole chase start in April 2022.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (22/1 -38%) Moo Moo's Milan	22/1(-38%)	(13) Moo Moo's Milan 22/1, Nothing to shout about in 3 starts over hurdles during the summer and readily passed over now switched to fences from 13 lb out of the handicap. Cheekpieces applied. Has shown very little but could play leading role if well backed on chase/handicap debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (33/1 -560%) Marajman	33/1(-560%)	(3) Marajman 33/1, Hit the target twice in handicap chases for the Pogson's during the summer, including at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) when last seen in July. Remains on a good mark up 6 lb and shouldn't be far away if fully tuned-up following a break on debut for new yard. Two wins this summer for the Pogsons and his chasing experience is an asset in this field.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Marajman was last seen going in by just under four lengths at Southwell in July and he warrants plenty of respect off an 6lb higher rating. However, the one to be with is DR SHIROCCO, who was tough in the finish to score at Hexham in June and he could make a winning return to action off 4lb higher. Artic Row looks the most interesting of the rest, as he has his first crack over fences.

The three rivals IMPRESSION CHIC beat when making a winning chase debut at Fontwell have done little for the form since, but she is open to improvement in this sphere and a 4 lb rise for that success is hardly prohibitive. Kap Chidley made a positive start to the season when runner-up at Uttoxeter and he is second choice ahead of Marajman and chase debutant Artic Row.

Market support for Moo Moo's Milan would be well worth noting but preference is for Fontwell winner Impression Chic.

15:00 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (7/1 +42%) Annie Day	7/1(+42%)	(8) Annie Day 7/1, Gambled-on and left previous efforts behind to get off the mark for her new yard returning from 20 months off at Fontwell (19f, good) last year. Not in same form in a pair of subsequent outings, looking amiss at Fontwell when last seen, and market may prove best guide after a further 9 months off. Won on return from absence last November (2m3f, good); not repeat it; longer break today.
2 2nd (10) (3/1 +40%) Giulietta	3/1(+40%)	(10) Giulietta 3/1, Related to some useful performers in these silks and got closer than previously when seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) in April. Very interesting now switched to handicaps. Glimmer of ability in qualifying runs; goes handicapping off lowly mark; interesting.
3 3rd (7) (3/1 +40%) Bushtucker Park	3/1(+40%)	(7) Bushtucker Park 3/1, In-frame in a pair of maidens in the spring before showing improved form fast-tracked to handicap company when fourth of 11 at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) in May. One to consider on her return. Reasonably encouraging handicap debut over 2m4f in May; has scope for some improvement.
4 4th (12) (10/1 +17%) My Granny Lily	10/1(+17%)	(12) My Granny Lily 10/1, Held her form quite well in defeat last season, making the frame on all 4 of her starts in handicaps. Out of the weights here but she's not completely ruled out of doing something similar on return from 9-month absence. In the frame in all 4 handicaps; improvement needed to have winning chance from 5lb wrong.
5th 5th (11) (16/1 +43%) Damask	16/1(+43%)	(11) Damask 16/1, Only poor form shown in 4 starts last season, failing to improve for the switch to handicaps when sixth of 12 at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Hard to fancy. Minor promise so far; needs plenty more than when sixth on handicap debut over 2m5f.
6th 6th (9) (14/1 +0%) Backinforglory	14/1(+0%)	(9) Backinforglory 14/1, Improved when second of 14 on handicap debut at Huntingdon in March 2022. Not seen since finishing fourth at that track barely a week later, so it's tricky to know how much ability remains, though. Comes into it on her 2nd over 2m4f in March 2022 but has a long absence to overcome.
7th 7th (4) (40/1 +0%) Minnie Beets	40/1(+0%)	(4) Minnie Beets 40/1, Little show in 5 starts for Gordon Elliott, including when down the field over 3m at Killarney last month. Has joined a shrewd yard, though, so is worth a market check with cheekpieces applied. Showed little for G Elliott in Ireland, including when 40-1 for both handicaps; new yard.
8th 8th (5) (14/1 +50%) Ol'river Shine	14/1(+50%)	(5) Ol'river Shine 14/1, Third in her sole point and made the frame in maiden events at Plumpton and Wetherby on her first 2 starts. Ran no sort of race on her handicap debut at Ludlow, however, so has bit to prove on return. Showed ability in Irish point; beaten long way on handicap hurdle debut in April (2m5f).
\|F\| \|F\| (1) (5/1 +50%) Sweet Magic	5/1(+50%)	(1) Sweet Magic 5/1, Ran up to her best when runner-up over C&D in March but failed to confirm that form when last of 7 at Chepstow on her next outing. Others preferred. Solid effort in this context when 2nd over C&D in March (soft); less to prove than some.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (12/1 -9%) Sunshine Girl	12/1(-9%)	(6) Sunshine Girl 12/1, Showed improved form stepping up in trip to score at Southwell (24.3f) in July on her final start for Stuart Crawford. Mixed bag in 3 starts for current yard and again found little at Uttoxeter last time, so others make more appeal. Stays well and in good form in July and August but failed to do herself justice last time.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

PRETENDING is yet to break her maiden over hurdles but, given she ran a blinder to finish second in a premier handicap under Brony Frost at Cheltenham in April, this significant ease in grade provides her with a golden opportunity if raring to go on her return. Sweet Magic is closely matched with the selection based on the official ratings and should go well if the rain stays away, while Bushtucker Park and Criquette are a couple of others with reasonable place claims.

GIULIETTA starts on a very lowly mark for top connections and appeared to be getting the hang of things towards the end of last season, so she's fancied to make a winning handicap debut. Bushtucker Park is another lightly-raced sort and merits respect, with Pretending taken to complete the placings.

Pretending is respected but GUILIETTA (nap) receives weight from most of these and is set to improve for the switch to handicaps.

15:10 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 +60%) El Bello	2/1(+60%)	(1) El Bello 2/1, First run since leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce when improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at this C&D (8/1) 7 days ago by ½ length from Pulse of Shanghai, pushed out. Remains well treated on old form. Got the better of Pulse Of Shanghai here last week, can make his presence felt again.
2 2nd (9) (12/1 +40%) James Henry	12/1(+40%)	(9) James Henry 12/1, 17/2 and visored for 1st time, bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 47 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Blinkers back on. Drop in trip is unlikely to suit. Second on three occasions including over 1m at this venue last year, placed once this term.
3 3rd (3) (8/1 -60%) Gobi Star	8/1(-60%)	(3) Gobi Star 8/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Good 1¼ lengths fifth of 22 to Navorrosse in handicap (10/1) at Navan (5.8f, heavy) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Shortlist material. Course winner over 6f; decent form in turf sprints lately, never placed at this trip.
4 4th (14) (16/1 +43%) Sunset Nova	16/1(+43%)	(14) Sunset Nova 16/1, 5-time course winner. Latest win at Down Royal in June. Bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 7 days ago. Boasts a solid overall record at the venue (5-40 nine places), not at his best here lately.
5th 5th (8) (4/1 +20%) Pulse Of Shanghai	4/1(+20%)	(8) Pulse Of Shanghai 4/1, 3-time C&D winner. Thirty six runs since last win in 2021. Creditable ½-length second of 14 to El Bello in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 7 days ago. Four-time course winner, can be in the mix again following last week's second to El Billo.
6th 6th (7) (20/1 +0%) Princess Rajj	20/1(+0%)	(7) Princess Rajj 20/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Should strip fitter for that and she's slipped to a handy mark. May have needed her run here 12 days ago having had a break, should be sharper now.
7th 7th (5) (11/1 -38%) Chica Power	11/1(-38%)	(5) Chica Power 11/1, 3-time C&D winner. Career best when winning 14-runner claimer at this C&D (12/1) 12 days ago, driven out. Respected. Has gone up 6lb for a recent claiming race success, has more on her plate in a handicap.
8th 8th (2) (13/2 +0%) International Lady	13/2(+0%)	(2) International Lady 13/2, Unreliable type. Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (10/3) 7 days ago, clear of rest. Arrives in good order bur he's hard to win with. Two near-misses over C&D lately, has gone up 6lb now but rider's 5lb claim will be a help.
9th 9th (11) (80/1 -21%) Almost An Angel	80/1(-21%)	(11) Almost An Angel 80/1, Unreliable type. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Thirteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 33/1) 8 days ago. Difficult ask. Has struggled for form since leaving David Evans, fair run at Listowel three starts ago.
10th 10th (12) (28/1 +15%) Maestro Stick	28/1(+15%)	(12) Maestro Stick 28/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. Others make more appeal. Both wins have come over C&D, recent form provides little encouragement, up against it.
11th 11th (10) (33/1 +0%) Stanhope	33/1(+0%)	(10) Stanhope 33/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Good length fourth of 22 to Navorrosse in handicap (18/1) at Navan (5.8f, heavy) 21 days ago, running on. Up in trip. Not ruled out. No wins in 2023 but worth considering after a creditable fourth behind Navorrosse at Navan.
12th 12th (6) (15/2 -36%) Amemri	15/2(-36%)	(6) Amemri 15/2, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. 15/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D 19 days ago, well on top finish. Boasts a solid AW record and should go well again. Up 7lb for winning here last month, not guaranteed to uphold form with Mullacash Buzz.
13th 13th (13) (25/1 -79%) Navorrosse	25/1(-79%)	(13) Navorrosse 25/1, Latest win at Navan in October. 12/1, below form eighth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 8 days ago, not knocked about. Not one to write off. Navan winner last month, met some trouble when attempting to follow up at the Curragh.

LTO Selection:

15:10 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A very competitive heat likely to be run at a good clip. SUNSET NOVA has an each-way chance at a price. He has dropped to a very lowly mark and Amy Jo Hayes takes 7lb off his back. He certainly knows where the winning post is with nine career victories and is the sort to pop up with a light weight on his back. International Lady has only been beaten by a head and a short head on her last couple of starts over C&D and should come home well.Pulse Of Shanghai has been placed in his last three outings and looks set for another big run. Recent winners Amemri, El Bello and Chica Power bring plenty to the contest while confirmed front-runner Mullacash Buzz has to be respected albeit stall 15 is far from ideal.

GOBI STAR has been in good order on turf recently but he's better on this surface and looks potentially very well treated, so he's worth chancing. El Bello is worthy of interest on the back of a winning debut for his current stable and the in-form International Lady warrants consideration despite her quirks.

With 5lb claimed INTERNATIONAL LADY has a reasonable chance of defying the 6lb extra she has picked up for two recent seconds

15:15 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (7/2 +46%) Shesupincourt	7/2(+46%)	(7) Shesupincourt 7/2, Remains a maiden following 16 attempts over hurdles, but has found just one too good on 6 occasions and she's entitled to come on for her recent reappearance spin at Hereford (21.7f, good). Each-way shout with conditions no problem. Second six times over hurdles last season and made satisfactory return last month.
2 2nd (2) (13/2 -30%) Cooleenymore	13/2(-30%)	(2) Cooleenymore 13/2, Bettered previous efforts under Rules when second in an 8-runner novice hurdle at Ffos Las (2½m, good to firm) when last seen in May. Likely to benefit from this step up in trip and possibilities if able to build on that effort under contrasting conditions here. Displayed significant promise in three maiden/novice hurdles in spring; handicap debut.
3 3rd (8) (25/1 +0%) Committee Of One	25/1(+0%)	(8) Committee Of One 25/1, Now 20 lb below the mark off which she landed a Ffos Las handicap in February 2021, but hasn't come close to matching that form in half-a-dozen subsequent appearances. Safely held on chasing debut in April and returns from latest absence with a lot to prove.
4 4th (4) (7/1 -27%) Our Friend Mo	7/1(-27%)	(4) Our Friend Mo 7/1, Third in her sole Irish point and showed ability in 3 hurdles starts earlier this year. Yard in good form and improvement on the cards now faced with a stiffer test on this handicap debut. Placed in a point and also showed ability in her qualifying races; handicap debut.
5th 5th (5) (4/1 +47%) Pageant Material	4/1(+47%)	(5) Pageant Material 4/1, Winner in this sphere and over fences at Ffos Las last season, and creditable third in a handicap chase on her reappearance at that course (21.5f, good to soft) 24 days ago. 1 lb lower back hurdling and she's in with a shout. Ran well in a chase last month and will be very well suited by today's ground; respected.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (7/4 +47%) Arctic Footprint	7/4(+47%)	(9) Arctic Footprint 7/4, On a good mark judged on peak form a couple of seasons back, but she didn't show much in 4 runs following a lengthy absence last term. Still, she's one to note in the betting starting out for her new yard here. Out of form last winter but makes stable debut from very attractive mark.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (25/1 +50%) Gardons La	25/1(+50%)	(3) Gardons La 25/1, Just a modicum of promise in 2 starts in France and showed little starting out for new connections following a 12-month absence at Worcester in May. Big step forward needed now handicapping. Well beaten over 2m on British debut; hiked up in trip for handicap debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -211%) Country Kitten	28/1(-211%)	(6) Country Kitten 28/1, Caused a surprise when taking 6-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, heavy) in March, but that is very much a standout effort and she's failed to complete both starts in this sphere. Surprise winner at Market Rasen two starts ago but has poor completion record for stable.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Both Lady Wilberry and COOLEENYMORE dropped significant hints that their turn is close to hand with respectable second-placed finishes last time out. However, the form of the latter's effort looks more compelling and earns her the vote on her handicap bow. Pageant Material and Our Friend Mo are a couple of others capable of making the frame in an open event.

There was enough promise in OUR FRIEND MO's qualifying runs to suggest that she will have a big part to play now pitched into a handicap off a reasonable opening mark. She gets the nod ahead of Lady Wilberry, who hit the crossbar twice over fences during the spring and will be a threat if able to reproduce that form back in this sphere. Arctic Footprint could have a part to play, too, if the change of scenery (debut for new yard) perks her up and Cooleenymore is also considered.

Top of the list is COOLEENYMORE, who looked quite promising in novice company at around 2m4f in the spring and now moves up in trip.

15:25 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (9/1 +10%) Cracking Destiny	9/1(+10%)	(4) Cracking Destiny 9/1, Returned to winning ways when taking handicap at Stratford in July and better effort there since when runner-up 19 days later. Disappointing at Kelso next time but more like it when fourth at Wetherby (15.2f, good) 3 weeks ago. May prove vulnerable to younger legs here. Beaten four times since his Stratford win and he's held by Cedar Hill on a recent clash.
2 2nd (1) (5/4 +17%) Fidelio Vallis	5/4(+17%)	(1) Fidelio Vallis 5/4, Useful for Paul Nicholls in 2021 and made a good start for his new stable after 14 months off when runner-up at this C&D (good to soft) 9 months ago, going with his usual zest out in front. High on the shortlist making his return. Smart front-running chaser who can go well fresh and should give a bold account.
3 3rd (2) (10/3 +26%) Dreams Of Home	10/3(+26%)	(2) Dreams Of Home 10/3, Ended 2021/22 season on a winning note in this race and picked up where he left off by landing 17f Kelso handicap on return last December. Not hit those heights since, but clearly goes well fresh so could bounce back from a career-low mark on return. Nothing wrong with his mark if he did return to something like his best.
4 4th (5) (7/1 -27%) Restandbethankful	7/1(-27%)	(5) Restandbethankful 7/1, Found improvement on first start for new yard when winning handicap chase at Sedgefield last month and again ran well when runner-up back there 8 days later, looking in control home turn (traded 1.11 in-running). Likely to find a couple too strong in this. Needs to dominate and that could be difficult; not ideal being 5lb out of the weights.
5th 5th (3) (4/1 -45%) Cedar Hill	4/1(-45%)	(3) Cedar Hill 4/1, Back on track when edged out at Kelso in May and has continued the good work since, winning small field handicaps at Perth and at former course on his next 2 starts. Chased home a useful type again at Kelso last time so he's a big player from a 2 lb lower mark. Hat-trick bid came up shy behind the smart Tommy's Oscar; nothing wrong with that.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Fidelio Vallis is a decent sort but asking him to give 17lb to the race-fit CEDAR HILL may be a big ask. Wins in June and September for the selection were followed by a second to the classy Tommy's Oscar at Kelso, and if he can repeat that run he may prove hard to beat. Cracking Destiny has won over C&D and is another to consider.

This can go the way of FIDELIO VALLIS, who shaped as if as good as ever on his first outing since leaving Paul Nicholls when runner-up over C&D back in February and having gone well fresh in the past, he can go a place better following another absence. Cedar Hill arrives at the top of his game, so he's put forward as the main danger, with Dreams of Home taken to fill third spot.

Harry Derham had one win after a lengthy break at Ascot last weekend and FIDELIO VALLIS appeals most.

15:35 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (7/2 +50%) Woodie Flash	7/2(+50%)	(3) Woodie Flash 7/2, Irish point winner who also landed a 23f maiden hurdle at Worcester in July. Cut little ice on both subsequent starts there in handicaps but may still do better with few miles on the clock now stepping up in trip. Worcester maiden winner three starts ago; well held latest; up in trip.
2 2nd (1) (11/2 +21%) Bobo Mac	11/2(+21%)	(1) Bobo Mac 11/2, Veteran who was useful at his best and confirmed he still has lots to offer when scoring at Chepstow (23.6f) 12 months ago. Hasn't been able to reproduce that effort in 4 subsequent starts but has been given a serious chance by the handicapper on return with cheekpieces reapplied. 7lb lower than when winning a year ago but well beaten all four starts since.
3 3rd (4) (22/1 -267%) My Last Oscar	22/1(-267%)	(4) My Last Oscar 22/1, Has been off for 7 months since coming in last of 4 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, heavy). Needs to hit the ground running on his reappearance. Won on seasonal return in 2021 but showed very little last term.
4 4th (2) (18/1 -50%) Fevertre	18/1(-50%)	(2) Fevertre 18/1, Well backed and showed improved form when second in 3m Carlisle handicap on return in November 2021. However, not in the same form at Catterick 6 weeks later and hasn't been seen under Rules since (runner-up both start in points, latest 12 months ago). Market can guide expectations. Absent since a defeat in a maiden point a year ago.
5th 5th (6) (8/1 +6%) Time For A Pint	8/1(+6%)	(6) Time For A Pint 8/1, Irish point winner who has finished well held in 3 runs over hurdles (latest here after 9 months off). Could easily prove a different proposition now handicapping over a longer trip. Heavy defeats in three novice hurdles but needs market check on handicap debut.
6th 6th (7) (14/1 -17%) Loch Garman Aris	14/1(-17%)	(7) Loch Garman Aris 14/1, Dual scorer over fences at Bangor in May 2021 and retains a bit of ability in the twilight of his career, finishing runner-up in big-field handicap at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) when last seen 6 months ago. Cheekpieces reapplied. Has never won over hurdles but good 2nd of 17 when last seen in May.
7th 7th (5) (13/8 +14%) Horizon D'Or	13/8(+14%)	(5) Horizon D'Or 13/8, Has upped his game since joining this stable, scoring comfortably at Fontwell in September. Disappointed at Uttoxeter next time but resumed progress with cheekpieces refitted when winning with a bit in hand at Ffos Las (23.9f, good to soft) last month. Respected despite a 7 lb rise. 2-4 for this yard; 7lb higher than for last month's Ffos Las win; strong candidate.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (15/2 +25%) R Bernard	15/2(+25%)	(9) R Bernard 15/2, Poor maiden hurdler and little impact in 4 starts over fences, albeit leaving the impression he can make more of an impact at some point at Uttoxeter (24f, soft) last month. Back over timber here and is one to keep an eye on with first-time headgear applied. Little form since a narrow defeat in March 2022; cheekpieces fitted.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (40/1 +0%) Earcomesbob	40/1(+0%)	(10) Earcomesbob 40/1, Placed 3 times in 3m handicap chases in 2021-22 but yet to recapture that form, pulled up for the third time in last 4 starts when last seen here 6 months ago. Back over hurdles but it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Pulled up in a chase when last seen six months ago; 7lb out of the weights.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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

HORIZON D'OR scored by just over two lengths at Ffos Las last month and he was given a 7lb rise for that success. The six-year-old has two wins from four starts for the Adam West stable and he could continue his upward curve to complete a double here. The main threat might be My Last Oscar, who disappointed when well supported for a class 3 event at Taunton on his latest outing in March and could get involved if putting his best foot forward. Of the remainder, Loch Garman Aris makes the most appeal after his second at Uttoxeter.

Plenty in with chances and it could pay to side with veteran BOBO MAC, who failed to get competitive last term after scoring at Chepstow but has been given a major chance by the handicapper ahead of his return. Horizon d'Or has made a fine start to life with Adam West so he may well emerge as the main danger, with R Bernard and Woodie Flash another couple fancied to go well.

Most of these have plenty to prove so HORIZON D'OR may well win again.

15:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (2/1 +29%) Skontonovski	2/1(+29%)	(3) Skontonovski 2/1, 5-time course winner. Good second of 13 in handicap (3/1) at this course (8f) 5 days ago, clear of rest. Worth a chance to go one better. Every chance after a recent short head second over 1m, most of his best form at that trip.
2 2nd (2) (14/1 -75%) Notforalongtime	14/1(-75%)	(2) Notforalongtime 14/1, Course winner. 40/1, below form tenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Should benefit from a return to AW. Dual 1m course winner, runner-up in a 1m claimer here in February, unwise to rule out.
3 3rd (11) (17/2 -6%) Jazzy Dancer	17/2(-6%)	(11) Jazzy Dancer 17/2, One win from 26 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, last of 21 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 67 days ago, badly hampered. Significantly back up in trip. Had been in good form prior to latest effort, so makes plenty of appeal. Generally dependable this season, had a valid excuse for disappointing Navan performance.
4 4th (1) (7/4 +30%) Storm Eric	7/4(+30%)	(1) Storm Eric 7/4, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (10/3) at this C&D 7 days ago, just holding on. Should go well again. Hit with an extra 8lb for a narrow win here last Wednesday, may remain competitive.
5th 5th (5) (11/1 -10%) Indiana Grey	11/1(-10%)	(5) Indiana Grey 11/1, 4-time course winner. 12/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 47 days ago. Not dismissed. Four wins and six places from 32 starts at this venue, good runs over 1m last twice.
6th 6th (14) (14/1 +30%) Theriverrunsdeep	14/1(+30%)	(14) Theriverrunsdeep 14/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form 5 lengths fifth of 14 to Storm Eric in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 7 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Three-time sprint winner here in 2021, fair fifth behind Storm Eric over C&D last week.
7th 7th (8) (16/1 +11%) Master Garvey	16/1(+11%)	(8) Master Garvey 16/1, Sixteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 12/1) 8 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Generally consistent between March and June, chance if excused last week's poor turf run.
8th 8th (7) (11/1 -10%) Circles	11/1(-10%)	(7) Circles 11/1, C&D winner. Bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 7 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Potentially well treated if she can build on that. Back-to-back C&D wins in February, signs of a return to form when fifth here last week.
9th 9th (12) (66/1 -164%) Memorial Verse	66/1(-164%)	(12) Memorial Verse 66/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive. Much too free here last month on first run after a break, twice fourth over C&D in March.
10th 10th (13) (40/1 -21%) Red Cymbal	40/1(-21%)	(13) Red Cymbal 40/1, Course winner. Two wins from 65 Flat runs. Forty eight runs since last win in 2020. 11/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Has managed two placed efforts in recent months but his long losing sequence may continue.
11th 11th (4) (66/1 -32%) El Padre	66/1(-32%)	(4) El Padre 66/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (28/1). Off 21 months. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Murray. Laytown winner for Adrian Murray in 2021, two poor runs at this venue, off for a long time.
12th 12th (6) (80/1 -60%) Zero Fighter	80/1(-60%)	(6) Zero Fighter 80/1, Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Punchestown (9f, good to soft) 56 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Won a claimer at Roscommon in May, questions to answer after his three most recent start.
13th 13th (10) (200/1 -100%) Devious Dreamer	200/1(-100%)	(10) Devious Dreamer 200/1, 50/1 and visored for 1st time, last of 14 in handicap at this C&D. Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Garry Bernard Caldwell. Poor form for several different trainers since 2021 Gowran win, last of 14 here in March.
14th 14th (9) (18/1 +28%) My Little Tip	18/1(+28%)	(9) My Little Tip 18/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 5/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f) 12 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time. Likely to be back on his game. All three wins came on turf in Britain in September 2021, no sign of that standard lately.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SKONTONOVSKI just lost out by a short head over further at this track last Friday and compensation could be on the agenda. He is a horse that can be played fast and late, so his draw in gate 14 isn't a concern. Indiana Grey is a very consistent sort and Jack Kearney has a good record on her. The pair seem destined to be heavily involved. Storm Eric is a real credit to Jamie Flynn and brought up his second Dundalk success at the start of the month. He is capable of a strong showing despite the handicapper hiking him up 8lb for winning by a short head. Circles and Polytrack newcomer Master Garvey aren't out of it while second-reserve Hero Of The Hour is on a particularly threatening mark.

SKONTONOVSKI has an excellent track record and was clear of the remainder when runner-up here 5 days ago, so he's taken to go one better if the race doesn't come too soon. Jazzy Dancer and Storm Eric look the chief dangers.

A winner off 63 here in the past THERIVERRUNSDEEP is on the 47 mark now and may be able to take advantage

15:50 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (9/2 +25%) Wot You Wearing	9/2(+25%)	(10) Wot You Wearing 9/2, Winner in hurdle at Uttoxeter in September. 6/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, good) 15 days ago. Should give another good account. Placed off this mark since handicap debut win in September; not yet proven on slow ground.
2 2nd (15) (5/1 +38%) Portentoso	5/1(+38%)	(15) Portentoso 5/1, Didn't leave the impression that he retains much ability last season and returns from 8 months off with plenty to prove. Chase and dual hurdle winner in France but yet to get seriously competitive in Britain.
3 3rd (12) (9/1 -38%) Richardson	9/1(-38%)	(12) Richardson 9/1, Poor handicap hurdler who produced one of his better efforts when second at Stratford 7 months off. Has left John Groucott since and isn't sure to be in the same form. Just 1-15 over hurdles and not reliable but very well suited by heavy ground.
4 4th (11) (16/1 -33%) Jimmy Boum	16/1(-33%)	(11) Jimmy Boum 16/1, Has only hinted at ability to date but likely to strip fitter for his latest run in a novice at this course. Step back up in trip should suit and he's worth watching in the betting on handicap debut. Twice well beaten since fairly encouraging hurdle debut but still open to improvement.
5th 5th (6) (66/1 +0%) Journey West	66/1(+0%)	(6) Journey West 66/1, First run since leaving Colin A. McBratney when 66/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23f, good) 96 days ago. Easily opposed. Struggled when 66-1 for stable debut in August; headgear switched here.
6th 6th (5) (22/1 -10%) Beaufort West	22/1(-10%)	(5) Beaufort West 22/1, Seemed to show more spark when third over hurdles at Plumpton (25f) in February but not matched that since and will probably need this first outing for 6 months. On a good mark now but was out of form when last seen in the spring.
7th 7th (1) (6/1 +57%) Champagne Rhythm	6/1(+57%)	(1) Champagne Rhythm 6/1, Fairly useful hurdler who won over C&D in 2021. Hasn't been seen for 19 months but handicapper has given him a chance, so worthy of a market check. Out of form when last seen but returns from long layoff on very good mark.
8th 8th (3) (16/1 -60%) Chankaya	16/1(-60%)	(3) Chankaya 16/1, Fair form at best on Flat and, while he hasn't quite achieved a similar level over hurdles, he wasn't disgraced in a novice at Uttoxeter a month ago. Scope for more now handicapping. Made the frame twice in novice company this autumn; more progress needed on handicap debut.
9th 9th (8) (10/1 +50%) Night Jet	10/1(+50%)	(8) Night Jet 10/1, Out of a mare who did well for the same connections and fair form in a couple of bumpers. Yet to make much impact but it's still early days. Not completely dismissed on reappearance. Not yet fully exposed but absent since 27l defeat at Hereford in March.
10th 10th (16) (20/1 +60%) Foillmore	20/1(+60%)	(16) Foillmore 20/1, Poor maiden hurdler who is up against it once more from out of the weights. Soundly beaten on both starts this season (chase/hurdle) and now 0-15 under rules.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (4/1 -14%) Leading Swoop	4/1(-14%)	(2) Leading Swoop 4/1, Fair maiden hurdler who took a step forward when runner-up in 22f handicap at Fontwell in January. Off since but makes plenty of appeal if he's ready to go. Placed in first two handicaps; contender if fully tuned up after 283-day absence.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (17) (18/1 +28%) Invincible De Mee	18/1(+28%)	(17) Invincible De Mee 18/1, Failed to get off the mark in 7 attempts in French bumpers and just poor form over hurdles so far. Amiss at Bangor when last seen 7 months ago, so returns with something to prove. Made the frame in first two handicaps but absent since poor run in March.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (28/1 -40%) Be My Sea	28/1(-40%)	(4) Be My Sea 28/1, Modest handicap hurdler who won a Flat handicap when last seen. That was 19 months ago (has left Tony Carroll since), however, and it's hard to know how much ability he retains. Dual hurdle winner; makes stable debut after long absence and is long in the tooth now.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (28/1 +44%) Henzo Des Boullats	28/1(+44%)	(14) Henzo Des Boullats 28/1, Well held in varied events over hurdles so far and looks set for another struggle on return. Well beaten when 66-1 for handicap debut at Ffos Las six months ago.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (18) (33/1 +18%) Demothi	33/1(+18%)	(18) Demothi 33/1, Placed in points but no better than poor form under Rules so far, so needs to up his game. 0-15 under all codes and makes seasonal debut from 6lb out of the handicap.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (40/1 +0%) Nancy Till	40/1(+0%)	(9) Nancy Till 40/1, Promising in Irish points but yet to get anywhere near replicating that over hurdles. Tried in a hood for return but hard to make any sort of case for. Well down the field when 50-1 for handicap debut; drops back in trip with hood added here.
\|RO\| \|RO\| (13) (20/1 -67%) Well Paid Soldier	20/1(-67%)	(13) Well Paid Soldier 20/1, Well held in 3 quick qualifying runs in the spring but appeals as one who could fare better now handicapping. One to note in the betting. Showed only tiny glimmers of promise in three maiden hurdles; may fare better in handicaps.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

CHAMPAGNE RHYTHM was officially rated 125 when winning his maiden hurdle over C&D in February 2021 and, although unsuccessful since, a rating of just 100 now looks more sensible on his return to action. Chankaya remains a maiden but could be a danger back on heavy ground, leaving the recent Hereford third Wot You Wearing as the best of those further down the handicap.

LEADING SWOOP found improvement when runner-up at Fontwell 9 months ago and, for all that he's not been seen since, he's worth chancing to go one better. Wot You Wearing should give his running again and Champagne Rhythm is one to note if the market speaks in his favour.

A chance is taken on CHAMPAGNE RHYTHM, who has been absent for a good while but showed useful form over C&D on slow ground as a novice.

16:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (11/2 +0%) Matchless	11/2(+0%)	(3) Matchless 11/2, Fairly useful Flat performer who scored at Newcastle and Catterick over this sort of trip last term. Patchy on the level recently and though he remains on an interesting mark if able to match his best form in that sphere, others are preferred. Cheekpieces on first time over jumps. Front-running second off 1lb lower in May and some decent Flat efforts since then.
2 2nd (9) (5/1 +9%) Scots Poet	5/1(+9%)	(9) Scots Poet 5/1, Scored over C&D (15.6f) in February and would have gone close to following up the month after if not for a couple of rare jumping lapses. Entitled to be sharper for his recent Kelso return and he holds place claims. C&D winner; ran well for a long way at Kelso a month ago when perhaps needing the run.
3 3rd (6) (15/2 +0%) Colonial Empire	15/2(+0%)	(6) Colonial Empire 15/2, Progressive last season, winning 3 times, including at Taunton (16.5f) on final outing when he showed an impressive turn of foot to settle matters early in the straight. Probably needed the run in a much tougher contest at Chepstow on return and he holds frame claims. Capable gelding; the ground was heavy when quiet on reappearance at Chepstow.
4 4th (7) (6/1 -9%) Cuban Cigar	6/1(-9%)	(7) Cuban Cigar 6/1, Held his form admirably well last term, deservedly getting his head back in front at Musselburgh (17.5f) and ran a blinder when runner-up at Perth on his return. Disappointing under very inexperienced rider on Flat since but he's not one to discount back over obstacles. Winning hurdler who was a good second on heavy ground at Perth in September off 3lb lower.
5th 5th (1) (7/2 +30%) Collingham	7/2(+30%)	(1) Collingham 7/2, Enjoyed a good campaign last term, winning at Wetherby and over C&D alongside a pair of close seconds. Found life tougher in a more competitive environment at Aintree (16.5f, good to soft) on final start but is 3-3 on his seasonal debuts and has to be respected. C&D winner in shallower waters than last time and he goes well for Charlie Maggs.
6th 6th (5) (12/1 -100%) Theatre Legend	12/1(-100%)	(5) Theatre Legend 12/1, Went extremely close to cashing in on a much-reduced mark on his return from 17 months off when second of 11 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Respected down in trip. Ran a mighty race on his return from a mammoth absence when going close at Sedgefield.
7th 7th (4) (14/1 -40%) The Churchill Lad	14/1(-40%)	(4) The Churchill Lad 14/1, Won juvenile events at Cartmel and Catterick early last season. Ended campaign with creditable fifth on handicap bow at Musselburgh (17.4f) and isn't fully ruled out on return here. Capable of better than he showed when fifth in a handicap here the final time.
8th 8th (8) (25/1 -79%) Diamond State	25/1(-79%)	(8) Diamond State 25/1, Winner over fences here last season but went with little encouragement after a wind-op on his return at Carlisle (20f, soft) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on but has bit to prove after that lacklustre effort. On a dangerous mark but with questions to answer at the minute.
9th 9th (2) (5/1 +17%) Voix Du Reve	5/1(+17%)	(2) Voix Du Reve 5/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when winning at Ayr (20.5f, good) in April. Confirmed he retains all enthusiasm when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) on return 13 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Veteran who retains plenty of ability and ran well for a long way on his reappearance.

LTO Selection:

16:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

MATCHLESS was beaten less than two lengths in a better race at Kelso in May and he has been kept busy on the Flat without success since. The five-year-old will be primed for his return to the smaller obstacles and gets the vote. Theatre Legend was caught close home over further at Sedgefield a month ago, while Cuban Cigar looks best of the Lucinda Russell pair.

A tricky event, in which the veteran VOIX DU REVE is fancy to resume winning ways having quickly slipped back near the mark from which he won at Ayr late last season. Theatre Legend missed the bulk of last season but went with plenty of enthusiasm when narrowly denied at Sedgefield last time and should be in the mix again provided there's no "bounce," whilst Collingham has a fine record fresh and held his form well last term, so also merits consideration.

Competitive. SCOTS POET shaped as though his Kelso run would bring him on and he's a hold-up horse who should have this run to suit.

16:10 Warwick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (7/2 +65%) Let It Rain	7/2(+65%)	(10) Let It Rain 7/2, Half-sister to fair chaser Poniente (3¼m winner, by Shirocco). Dam bumper winner, sister to high-class hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 3¼m) Whisper out of 17f/19f hurdle winner Belle Yepa. Top yard have had a couple of winning newcomers in this sphere in recent weeks. £16,000 2yo; sixth foal; closely related to point bumper winner Strike Hollow.
2 2nd (17) (22/1 +78%) The Secret Pearl	22/1(+78%)	(17) The Secret Pearl 22/1, £13,000 4-y-o, Mahler filly. Sister to 2 winners, including fair hurdle/useful chase winner up to 2½m Queen Jane, and half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Go Whatever. Runner-up on last of 3 starts in Irish points.in April. Produced low-level RPRs when completing in her two Irish points and probably up against it.
3 3rd (18) (16/1 -60%) What's One More	16/1(-60%)	(18) What's One More 16/1, £46,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser Waitnsee, stays 31f, and fair hurdler/chaser Bitview Colin. Useful jumping pedigree and a respected newcomer from a good yard.
4 4th (14) (22/1 +33%) Rightofway	22/1(+33%)	(14) Rightofway 22/1, Clovis Du Berlais filly. Dam, ran once on Flat, half-sister to (2m-2¾m winner) Mustamir. Related to winners on Flat and over jumps; yard 8% strike-rate in bumpers recent seasons.
5th 5th (7) (15/2 +17%) Giver The Hollie	15/2(+17%)	(7) Giver The Hollie 15/2, €18,000 3-y-o, £15,000 4-y-o, Shirocco filly. Dam unraced, closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful chase winner (stays 2½m) Cornerkova. Placed both completed starts in Irish points (latest May 7) and stable has a good record in this sphere. Point form nothing exciting but has joined a good operation for rules action.
6th 6th (12) (22/1 -120%) Musique De Fee	22/1(-120%)	(12) Musique De Fee 22/1, £40,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury filly. Dam unraced half-sister to dual Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Master Minded and useful French hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Lucky To Be. Runner-up sole start in point bumpers and showed plenty when third in Stratford bumper in June. Close up in two bumpers restricted to pointers, keeping on both times.
7th 7th (1) (9/2 +47%) Baby Shally	9/2(+47%)	(1) Baby Shally 9/2, £55,000 sister to bumper winner Victory Club, and half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Quinlandio (2m winner, by Thousand Words), stayed 19f. Won sole start in Irish points (Mar 5). Won a weak point in Ireland and bought for £55,000; stable does well in bumpers.
8th 8th (2) (11/2 +61%) Behind The Veil	11/2(+61%)	(2) Behind The Veil 11/2, Kayf Tara mare. Dam (h110) 21f/2¾m hurdle winner out of half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 25f) The Outlier. Newcomers from yard often fancied. Has had a breathing operation/wears tongue strap. An interesting newcomer for a yard that's won this bumper twice since 2017.
9th 9th (16) (18/1 +10%) The Dream Goes On	18/1(+10%)	(16) The Dream Goes On 18/1, Kayf Tara filly. Dam 2m hurdle winner (stayed 2½m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Charlie's Vic. Dam 2m hurdle winner; one of two newcomers from this yard.
10th 10th (11) (13/2 -30%) Marmalade Time	13/2(-30%)	(11) Marmalade Time 13/2, Half-sister to fair hurdler/chase winner Dash of Blue. Dam unraced sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (2m/17f winner) Knight In Purple. 18/1, promising second behind useful prospect on debut at Worcester in May, taking keen hold and headed only late on. Can improve. Ran well from the front in a Worcester bumper and the two she divided have done well since.
11th 11th (5) (14/1 +0%) Chooch	14/1(+0%)	(5) Chooch 14/1, Doyen filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Bhaloo. Noteworthy newcomer. Lots of stamina in her pedigree and probably more of a long-term prospect.
12th 12th (15) (80/1 -60%) Shakeyatailfeather	80/1(-60%)	(15) Shakeyatailfeather 80/1, €50,000 half-sister to useful hurdler Watch House Cross. Third completed start in points but held in steadily-run bumper at Ffos Las for Harriet Dickin in May. Fourth of six in a slow time at Ffos Las (fast-ground bumper) and makes limited appeal.
13th 13th (13) (25/1 +0%) Pacific	25/1(+0%)	(13) Pacific 25/1, 3,000 gns 4-y-o, Zoffany filly. Half-sister to Top Brass. Dam, 1¼m-1¾m winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 2¼m) Poseidon. Half-sister to GB 1m2f AW 2yo/US 2m1f hurdle winner Top Brass (RPR 82).
14th 14th (8) (12/1 -118%) Granny Hawkins	12/1(-118%)	(8) Granny Hawkins 12/1, £23,000 3-y-o, sister to bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Klitschko and fairly useful 17f hurdle winner Arctic Bresil. 7/2, produced a promising first effort when second at Southwell in June, not seen to best effect. Entitled to improve. Second at Southwell but the third was close up and she's looking limited.
15th 15th (3) (66/1 -313%) Bob O Rhino	66/1(-313%)	(3) Bob O Rhino 66/1, £75,000 4-y-o, from family of useful chaser (stays 23f) Lord Schnitzel and fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stays 2¾m) The Dubai Way. Off mark at second attempt in Irish points (May 7). Fetched £75,000 after winning her second point in Ireland; didn't beat a lot.
16th 16th (4) (33/1 +34%) Candy Paint	33/1(+34%)	(4) Candy Paint 33/1, Blue Bresil filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser First Account. Fifth foal; half-sister to 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner First Account.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Warwick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Granny Hawkins shaped with plenty of promise to finish second at Southwell on her debut under Rules and, with normal progression, she ought to have a say. However, preference is for the 55,000-pound purchase BABY SHALLY, whose sister Victory Club struck on her first bumper start and, having won her sole point-to-point start, the daughter of Solder Of Fortune could make an impression for the Anthony Honeyball yard. Any market confidence behind Let It Rain would also be of interest.

LET IT RAIN could be another successful newcomer in bumpers for the Skeltons and gets the vote over Giver The Hollie and the experienced Marmalade Time, who shaped well at Worcester in the spring.

Some of the newcomers are interesting and BEHIND THE VEIL is from a yard with a good record in this bumper.

16:20 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/2 +59%) Sea Chariot	9/2(+59%)	(1) Sea Chariot 9/2, Course winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, ran his first disappointing race returned to handicap company when twelfth of 18 (22/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) 3 months ago. Will need to hit the ground running. Maiden winner here in March back from a break and drops in grade; respected.
2 2nd (7) (15/2 +17%) Not Just Yet	15/2(+17%)	(7) Not Just Yet 15/2, Returned to form when fifth of 15 in handicap (12/1) at Galway (8.3f, heavy) 9 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. Kept to 1m so others make more appeal. Only second AW run here and wide draw makes this tough.
3 3rd (6) (9/1 +18%) Giselles Defence	9/1(+18%)	(6) Giselles Defence 9/1, Rare below-par effort when tenth of 19 in handicap (10/1) at the Curragh (10f, heavy) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Will need to bounce back quickly but that's entirely possible. Maiden drops in trip here for AW handicap debut; high enough mark.
4 4th (10) (11/1 -69%) Little Keilee	11/1(-69%)	(10) Little Keilee 11/1, Creditable fourth of 16 in handicap (8/1) at Galway (7f, heavy) 9 days ago, hampered late on. Looks on a fair mark so not dismissed. Solid turf form brings her into the mix although remains unproven over this trip.
5th 5th (12) (8/1 +27%) Dromantine	8/1(+27%)	(12) Dromantine 8/1, Course winner. Failed to build on previous promise when eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 7 days ago. Hood on 1st time, cheekpieces reapplied. Fancied to go close. Upset in stalls here a week ago; headgear combination tried but stamina concerns remain.
6th 6th (5) (6/1 +33%) Mere Accountant	6/1(+33%)	(5) Mere Accountant 6/1, Course winner. Again below form when eighth of 14 in handicap (6/1) at this course (7f) 26 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Not clearest of runs on latest when never landing a blow; bit to find but don't rule out.
7th 7th (8) (3/1 +14%) Hijo De La Luna	3/1(+14%)	(8) Hijo De La Luna 3/1, Matched previous form returning from 5 months off when fourth of 16 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft, 10/3) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Unexposed maiden having AW debut off what looks a workable mark; draw a negative.
8th 8th (3) (16/1 +20%) Rio Largo	16/1(+20%)	(3) Rio Largo 16/1, Latest win at Galway in July. Made little impression when twelfth of 15 in handicap there (8.3f, heavy, 25/1) 9 days ago. In-form rider's 7lb claim a positive but this trip stretches him.
9th 9th (14) (25/1 -108%) Hasten Slowly	25/1(-108%)	(14) Hasten Slowly 25/1, Latest win at Naas in June. 14/1, first run since leaving Noel Meade when third of 14 in claimer at this course (7f) 12 days ago. Enters calculations back in a handicap. Down to a nice mark, trip and draw in her favour so could go well.
10th 10th (2) (66/1 -313%) Winemaker	66/1(-313%)	(2) Winemaker 66/1, Latest win at Listowel in June. 16/1, below form after 8 weeks off when last of 8 in handicap at this course (7f) 33 days ago. Better for last month's comeback run but remains unproven over this far.
11th 11th (4) (11/1 -47%) Garrick Painter	11/1(-47%)	(4) Garrick Painter 11/1, Produced best effort to date when second of 12 in claimer at this course (10.7f, 7/1) 19 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Daniel James Murphy. Claimed after second in 1m2f claimer last month; return to this trip to suit and good draw.
12th 12th (11) (25/1 -127%) Ocean Symphony	25/1(-127%)	(11) Ocean Symphony 25/1, Failed to improve in first-time cheekpieces on first outing since leaving Kieran Patrick Cotter after 5 months off when seventh of 11 in maiden at this course (7f, 10/1) 33 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Better for recent comeback; tongue tied for handicap debut, well drawn and yard in-form.
13th 13th (9) (22/1 -10%) Toughen Up	22/1(-10%)	(9) Toughen Up 22/1, 6/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ran one of this season's poorer races when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 4 months ago. Could feature if fully tuned up. Disappointing polytrack debut in July when too keen in cheekpieces; back from a break.
14th 14th (13) (125/1 -150%) Navalny	125/1(-150%)	(13) Navalny 125/1, First run since leaving Henry de Bromhead when last of 14 in handicap at this C&D (66/1) 7 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Down 25lb from initial mark so can't be readily ruled out.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This is quite a drop in class for SEA CHARIOT that he can take advantage of. He has been unplaced in his last three races on turf albeit at a higher level, but it is worth noting that he delivered in a median auction maiden over 7f at this track in March. The top-weight just gets into this race off a mark of 75 and should make his presence felt. Hijo De La Luna made steady improvement in three races on grass and can get involved on handicap and Polytrack debut. The progeny of his sire have a fair record on all-weather surfaces. Little Keilee has a close third at Dundalk in the formbook and arrives on the back of placed efforts at Bellewstown and Galway. Bottom-weight Hasten Slowly shouldn't be underestimated while Kempton winner Garrick Painter is one to note on his first start for Noel Kelly with Seamie Heffernan booked.

Another wide-open handicap and at forecast longer odds, it may pay to side with DROMANTINE, who is down to a career-low mark and has a first-time hood applied along with cheekpieces worn previously. Toughen Up produced a rare below-par performance at this track 4 months ago and he's feared most provide he's ready to roll. Handicap debutant Hijo de La Luna and Little Keilee complete the shortlist.

A tentative vote goes to recent claiming third HASTEN SLOWLY who will appreciate the return to this longer trip and has a good draw

16:25 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (7/5 +60%) Rocking Man	7/5(+60%)	(6) Rocking Man 7/5, Manatee colt. Half-brother to fairly useful French hurdler Great Escape. 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; stable does well in bumpers; market may guide.
2 2nd (3) (4/1 -100%) Jacobin	4/1(-100%)	(3) Jacobin 4/1, Magneticjim gelding. Dam, 17f hurdle winner, half-sister to unreliable but fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3¼m) Uhlan Bute. Newcomers from yard often fancied and appears to be stable's first string. Out of a French hurdle winner; top stable has excellent bumper strike-rate.
3 3rd (7) (12/1 -9%) The Cypriot	12/1(-9%)	(7) The Cypriot 12/1, €58,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Closely related to bumper winner Parc d'Amour. Dam, fair 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3¼m) More of That. 58,000euros 3yo; out of a half-sister to Stayers' Hurdle winner More Of That.
4 4th (5) (11/2 +21%) Mount Gay Run	11/2(+21%)	(5) Mount Gay Run 11/2, €100,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam (h123), bumper/2m-2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to very smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 29f) Muirhead and smart but ungenuine hurdler/chaser (stays 25f) Thomas Darby. Likely type but Cobden seemingly prefers Jacobin. Attractive pedigree, but riding arrangements suggest Jacobin is the stable's main hope.
5th 5th (2) (7/2 -5%) I See The Sea	7/2(-5%)	(2) I See The Sea 7/2, €48,000 3-y-o, £160,000 4-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including temperamental but useful hurdler/chaser Mind's Eye. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 3m) Racing Demon. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (May 7). Well-bred 4yo; bought for £160,000 soon after promising Irish point debut in May.
6th 6th (1) (10/1 +9%) Catch Him Derry	10/1(+9%)	(1) Catch Him Derry 10/1, €17,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler In A Pinch. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 3m) Hurricane Carter and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Apollo Creed. Half-brother to a fair Irish hurdler; in good hands; no surprise if he features.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Trainer Paul Nicholls has won three of the last five renewals of this race, and he has an interesting newcomer here in Jacobin, who is worthy of a market inspection, as well as Mount Gay Run, who looks the second string on jockey bookings. I SEE THE SEA cost 160,000 pounds after finishing second in an Irish point-to-point and he may also go well on his debut under Rules, as could Rocking Man.

A bumper full of newcomers and likely a decent one with some powerful yards represented, JACOBIN making the most appeal before market clues. His stablemate Mount Gay Run is another likely type along with point runner-up I See The Sea.

A very interesting bumper on paper. Irish point runner-up I SEE THE SEA is tentatively given the vote.

16:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (7/1 -8%) Into Battle	7/1(-8%)	(3) Into Battle 7/1, In need of the experience when fifth of 12 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good to soft, 50/1) on debut 2 weeks ago. Could take a step forward with that first outing behind him. Beaten 11l when fifth on 7f turf debut but open to progress with 1m likely to suit.
2 2nd (6) (5/6 +17%) Sant Alessio	5/6(+17%)	(6) Sant Alessio 5/6, Promise amidst greenness when second of 9 in minor event (5/2) at this C&D on debut 3 weeks ago. Leading claims with improvement to come. Shaped well when neck second on C&D debut; likely to improve; the one to beat.
3 3rd (10) (40/1 -150%) Toromoro	40/1(-150%)	(10) Toromoro 40/1, Shaped as if he should improve for the run/experience when seventh of 9 in minor event (83/10) at Clairefontaine (1m, soft) 19 days ago. Could make his presence felt. Well-held seventh over 1m on very soft ground in France on debut 19 days ago.
4 4th (1) (40/1 -82%) Breakwater	40/1(-82%)	(1) Breakwater 40/1, Foaled April 4. 22,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f-9f winner Love And Thunder and useful 2-y-o 7f winner Girl On Film. Has a fair standard to aim at on debut. Nice pedigree and worth a look in the betting.
5th 5th (2) (80/1 -186%) Dashinwhitesargent	80/1(-186%)	(2) Dashinwhitesargent 80/1, Held back by inexperience when sixth of 9 in minor event at this C&D (40/1) on debut 3 weeks ago, with the reopposing Sant Alessio finishing ahead in second. May need more time. Finished 9.5l behind the reopposing Sant Alessio on C&D debut three weeks ago.
6th 6th (13) (7/2 +10%) Clear Storm	7/2(+10%)	(13) Clear Storm 7/2, Foaled February 19. Storm The Stars filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Mystic Pearl. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. One to note on debut. Half-sister to 7f 2yo/1m Listed winner Mystic Pearl; obvious paper appeal for top yard.
7th 7th (8) (17/2 +29%) Laser Sharp	17/2(+29%)	(8) Laser Sharp 17/2, Foaled March 20. Lightning Spear gelding. Half-brother to 7f winner Griffin Park. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to useful 1¼m winner Shailene out of useful 1m-11f winner Snow Key. Wears tongue strap. One to consider on debut. Outside stall on debut but represents top connections so betting check needed; tongue-tied.
8th 8th (14) (28/1 -12%) Russian Ballerina	28/1(-12%)	(14) Russian Ballerina 28/1, Foaled March 21. €16,000 yearling, Amaron filly. Closely related to 7f winner Russian Candy and half-sister to several winners, including smart 1m-1¼m winner Russian Tango. Wears hood. Yard can ready a newcomer. Related to several winners in Germany; hooded for debut; betting should guide.
9th 9th (7) (200/1 -150%) Anthracite	200/1(-150%)	(7) Anthracite 200/1, Went backwards from debut when ninth of 10 in maiden (125/1) at Newmarket (10f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Needs to get back on the up returned to this shorter distance. Some promise when fourth on AW debut and possibly unsuited by soft turf since.
10th 10th (12) (200/1 -400%) Phantom Lady	200/1(-400%)	(12) Phantom Lady 200/1, Never on terms when last of 12 in maiden (17/2) at this C&D on debut 28 days ago. Needs to leave her first effort well behind when blinkers reached for. Last of 12 on C&D debut four weeks ago; blinkers need to transform her.
11th 11th (11) (100/1 -203%) Chartwell's Lady	100/1(-203%)	(11) Chartwell's Lady 100/1, Showed more than on debut when fifth of 9 in maiden (66/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago. Needs another run for a mark. Stepped up on debut when fifth at Wolverhampton recently; another step forward needed.
12th 12th (4) (50/1 +0%) Judgementofsolomon	50/1(+0%)	(4) Judgementofsolomon 50/1, Foaled February 9. 35,000 gns yearling, Study of Man colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 1¼m winner Pondus and useful winner up to 13f Mister Belvedere. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Most from the stable are better for a run but the market should provide more clues.
13th 13th (5) (10/1 +70%) Rubio De Oro	10/1(+70%)	(5) Rubio De Oro 10/1, Foaled February 4. 25,000 gns foal, 35,000 gns yearling. Phoenix of Spain gelding. Half-brother to 7f-1¼m winner Muelheimer Perle and 9f winner Sonnenperle, both in Germany, former also in France. Wears tongue strap. Related to winners abroad; the betting should help guide to expectations.
14th 14th (9) (100/1 -203%) Rally Call	100/1(-203%)	(9) Rally Call 100/1, Foaled May 5. 14,000 gns yearling, Gregorian gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Cuppatee and 7f winner Kentucky Hardboot. Watch for market clues. Stable has some useful types to compare him to so a market move would look significant.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

There are plenty of interesting newcomers in this contest and marginal preference is for CLEAR STORM. The daughter of Storm The Stars is bred to relish this distance and is closely related to Mystic Pearl, who was a Listed winner. William Haggas could hardly have his string in better form at present and she looks the one to side with. Sant Alessio was only denied a neck on his debut over C&D and he should be bang there with that experience under his belt, while any market confidence behind Laser Sharp would be worth noting.

SANT ALESSIO made a promising start amidst greenness when runner-up at this C&D 3 weeks ago and he can build on that effort to go one better. Clear Storm is respected on debut with her yard having been been amongst the winners with their newcomers this month, while Into Battle is open to improvement with his first run behind him.

The one to beat is SANT ALESSIO on the back of his promising C&D debut second three weeks ago.

16:55 Dundalk Handicap 10.5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (4/1 +20%) Bright N Shine	4/1(+20%)	(4) Bright N Shine 4/1, First run since leaving P. F. McEnery when respectable eighth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy, 9/4) 23 days ago. Stamina test too much on latest so not one to rule out back in trip on better ground.
2 2nd (1) (11/5 +56%) Neverfindanother U	11/5(+56%)	(1) Neverfindanother U 11/5, 11/2, improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Up 5 lb. Last month's C&D winner up 5lb but remains in this grade so respected from a good draw.
3 3rd (9) (25/1 -56%) Kartayaz	25/1(-56%)	(9) Kartayaz 25/1, Three-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 23 days ago. Merits consideration. Three-time C&D winner below best on turf but can't be ruled out given his record here.
4 4th (7) (4/1 +43%) Doctor Grace	4/1(+43%)	(7) Doctor Grace 4/1, Course winner. 10/1, good fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 47 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Good C&D fourth last time gives him claims; cheekpieces tried.
5th 5th (14) (14/1 -75%) Curzon Queen	14/1(-75%)	(14) Curzon Queen 14/1, Very good head third of 14 to Neverfindanother U in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 26 days ago, having run of race. Possibilities. Recent C&D third to Neverfindanother U; good draw and could give another bold show.
6th 6th (6) (8/1 -23%) Albatala	8/1(-23%)	(6) Albatala 8/1, Good second of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, soft, 11/1) 27 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Curragh second; interesting if she can transfer that form to AW here from a good draw.
7th 7th (2) (28/1 +15%) Action Motion	28/1(+15%)	(2) Action Motion 28/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (18f, good to soft, 20/1) 72 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Hurdles winner for Denis Hogan; 0-10 on the flat and of limited appeal.
8th 8th (11) (18/1 +0%) Bigz Belief	18/1(+0%)	(11) Bigz Belief 18/1, 18/1, respectable ninth of 21 in handicap at Navan (14f, heavy) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Back in trip for AW debut and others preferred.
9th 9th (12) (11/1 -57%) Evening Verse	11/1(-57%)	(12) Evening Verse 11/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form seventh of 15 in handicap (10/1) at Gowran (9.4f, good) 84 days ago. Has good chance on form. C&D winner last year who needs to improve on this year's turf form; wide draw a negative.
\|U\| \|U\| (13) (40/1 +0%) Crystal Pool	40/1(+0%)	(13) Crystal Pool 40/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 28/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in claimer at Sligo (10.5f, good to soft). Off 91 days. Rejoined yard after leaving C.Moore. Back with original trainer may spark a revival; 4lb wrong but rider's claim negates that.
10th 10th (8) (10/1 -11%) Mosaaheb	10/1(-11%)	(8) Mosaaheb 10/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 40 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Best form here has been at 1m4f, not sure this return to shorter trip will suit.
11th 11th (3) (28/1 +30%) Bardo Contiguo	28/1(+30%)	(3) Bardo Contiguo 28/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. Below form sixth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, heavy, 16/1) 23 days ago. 9lb higher now. Plenty to find on form. Struggled despite much reduced turf mark this year; 12lb higher AW mark so has it to do.
12th 12th (5) (28/1 -273%) Mysterious Maestro	28/1(-273%)	(5) Mysterious Maestro 28/1, 9/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 20 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Simon & Ed Crisford. Recent Chelmsford winner not fully proven at this trip but can't rule out.

LTO Selection:

16:55 Dundalk Handicap 10.5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DOCTOR GRACE made up plenty of ground for fourth on her first attempt at this trip in September and there should be more to come from her. She has winning form over 7f at this track and gets first-time cheekpieces. Albatala has to be respected on Polytrack debut after being pipped by a nose in a Curragh handicap over this trip. Mosaaheb stayed on for third over 1m4f here in September, so has to enter the equation although the drop in trip doesn't look an obvious positive. Curzon Queen was only collared in the closing stages over C&D last month before finishing third. She is drawn to attack again in stall three. That was a slowly-run race, though, so the form could be suspect. Neverfindanother U won that race and jockey Robert Whearty can make use of his full claim in this contest. Chelmsford City-winner Mysterious Maestro is one to monitor in the market on Irish debut for Thomas Cleary.

The vote goes to EVENING VERSE, who hasn't got her head in front for a while but she has slipped back to her last winning mark. Mosaaheb put in a good shift back in this sphere when third over 1½m here last time and he merits respect, along with Albatala and Curzon Queen.

Last month's C&D winner NEVERFINDANOTHER U can confirm the form with Curzon Queen with her rider now able to use his full claim

17:00 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (9/1 +55%) Timetobenice	9/1(+55%)	(9) Timetobenice 9/1, Time Test gelding. 28/1, shaped as if needing experience when seventh of 13 in maiden at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on debut. Off 144 days. First run for yard after leaving David O'Meara and has since been gelded. Midfield in one start for David O'Meara at Leicester in June; watch market on stable debut.
2 2nd (14) (66/1 +0%) Iffraaj Queen	66/1(+0%)	(14) Iffraaj Queen 66/1, Iffraaj filly. Failed to progress from debut when seventh of 9 in minor event (66/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 34 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Well held in first two starts over Polytrack; tongue-tie on.
3 3rd (7) (10/3 +45%) Belcamo	10/3(+45%)	(7) Belcamo 10/3, Foaled April 4. Belardo colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Ormolulu. Dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to 1m-1¼m winner Hawk Island out of useful 1¼m/11f winner (stayed 1¾m) Crimphill. Yard's newcomers always respected. Pedigree suggests he should handle the surface and respected, especially if backed.
4 4th (12) (11/1 -175%) Shadan Joy	11/1(-175%)	(12) Shadan Joy 11/1, Kitten's Joy filly sets the standard on the form of her first 2 runs but has finished well held both outings since, including on nursery debut last time. Bit to prove now. Promise in first two starts on turf but last two have been poor; risky.
5th 5th (4) (13/2 -63%) King's School	13/2(-63%)	(4) King's School 13/2, Lightning Spear colt. Showed promise from a disadvantageous position when fourth of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f, 7/1) on debut 9 days ago, not knocked about. Drawn wider than ideal but is likely to improve. Promise when fourth on Newcastle debut; a player if stepping forward.
6th 6th (1) (12/1 +14%) Albert Lasker	12/1(+14%)	(1) Albert Lasker 12/1, Foaled February 3. €35,000 yearling, Advertise colt. Dam, useful French 2-y-o 1m winner, half-sister to smart 6f-1½m winner Diamond Vendome. Wears tongue strap. Yard can ready a newcomer. Stable can get them ready first time and worth a market check; tongue-tie on.
7th 7th (8) (150/1 -50%) Brodie's Boy	150/1(-50%)	(8) Brodie's Boy 150/1, Foaled April 9. €11,000 yearling, Cloth of Stars colt. Half-brother to French 2-y-o 7.5f winner Alta Rocca. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 11f Prince Mag. Doesn't strike as a winning debutant on paper. Has the outside stall and looks an unlikely winner on debut.
8th 8th (3) (200/1 -33%) Forest Hills	200/1(-33%)	(3) Forest Hills 200/1, Mastercraftsman colt. Little show in 2 minor events. Hard to fancy. Huge prices and beaten a long way in first two starts; nurseries an option after this.
9th 9th (6) (5/1 +85%) Saachi	5/1(+85%)	(6) Saachi 5/1, Foaled February 7. €24,000 foal, €56,000 yearling, 26,000 gns 2-y-o, Advertise gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to useful 9f/1¼m winner Sarinda. Sales price went down markedly this year, which has to be a concern. Already gelded and stable doesn't have many 2yos go in first time.
10th 10th (11) (22/1 -57%) Mamora Bay	22/1(-57%)	(11) Mamora Bay 22/1, Time Test filly. Showed bit more than on debut when sixth of 11 in novice (40/1) at Newbury (6f, good) 48 days ago but will have better chance in handicaps. Some ability on second start in August; may come into her own in nurseries after this.
11th 11th (2) (12/1 +25%) Emerald City	12/1(+25%)	(2) Emerald City 12/1, Foaled January 22. Dream Ahead gelding. Half-brother to 13.3f/1¾m winner Spit Spot. Yard and pedigree both suggest he'll need time. Stable's 2yos tend to be better for a run; pedigree suggests he will need further in time.
12th 12th (13) (33/1 -136%) Sun Dancer Girl	33/1(-136%)	(13) Sun Dancer Girl 33/1, Foaled January 16. €26,000 yearling, Dabirsim filly. Dam maiden half-sister to smart winner up to 10.5f Hooking out of useful 1¼m/10.5f winner Quanzhou. Looks yard second-string on jockey bookings but is respected nonetheless. Worth seeing how she fares in the market, especially in relation to stablemate Belcamo.
13th 13th (10) (11/4 -22%) Ehtiram	11/4(-22%)	(10) Ehtiram 11/4, Foaled January 24. Ribchester filly out an unraced half-sister to top-class performers Hukum and Baaeed. One to note on debut. Classy pedigree and stable having a fine year with its 2yo; interesting.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

King's School showed enough ability when fourth on his debut at Newcastle to suggest he won't be long in shedding his maiden tag. However, preference is for EHTIRAM, a beautifully-bred daughter of Ribchester and this half-sister to the brilliant Baaeed represents powerful connections. She may improve as she steps up in distance, but this looks like a good starting point. Any market support for Belcamo, who is a son of Belardo, should be noted.

EHTIRAM is from a top-class Shadwell family and in a contest where those with experience don't set an overly high bar, she's taken to make a winning debut. King's School is most appealing of those with a run under their belt, having done well to reach the frame from a poor position at Newcastle last week, whilst Belcamo, one of 2 Andrew Balding newcomers, also makes appeal on paper.

This can go to the beautifully bred newcomer EHTIRAM, whose stable is having a fine year with its 2yos.

17:25 Dundalk Handicap 10.5f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (10/1 +0%) Snag It	10/1(+0%)	(8) Snag It 10/1, 11/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, heavy). Off 116 days. First run for yard after leaving Alastair Ralph. Has good chance on pick of form. Turf winner in Britain at 1m1f; likely best watched on yard debut.
2 2nd (12) (33/1 -175%) Wishes And Dreams	33/1(-175%)	(12) Wishes And Dreams 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden (50/1) at Killarney (11.2f, heavy) 39 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Needs others to falter. Worth a market check with tongue tie fitted and in-form claimer booked for handicap debut.
3 3rd (1) (4/1 +20%) Wajaaha	4/1(+20%)	(1) Wajaaha 4/1, Course winner. Creditable third of 14 in handicap (13/2) at this course (12f) 7 days ago, effort under 2f out and keeping on. Good claims dropping back down in trip. Good recent form so obvious claims, especially if he can exploit good draw.
4 4th (2) (8/1 +20%) Darkened	8/1(+20%)	(2) Darkened 8/1, Two wins from 46 Flat runs. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 20/1) 7 days ago, keeping on final 1f. Step back up in trip rates a plus here. 1m too short here last Friday; major claims on previous narrow C&D defeat.
5th 5th (9) (7/2 +65%) Nyota	7/2(+65%)	(9) Nyota 7/2, Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 26 days ago, keeping on to be nearest at the finish. Cheekpieces back on and she may yet have more to offer on AW. Caught the eye over C&D last month and likely has more to offer.
6th 6th (4) (12/1 -9%) Mads Black Eights	12/1(-9%)	(4) Mads Black Eights 12/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 13 in claimer at this course (8f, 28/1) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Trip on the short side last time when badly drawn; place claims back up in trip.
7th 7th (13) (50/1 -100%) Bell Manannan	50/1(-100%)	(13) Bell Manannan 50/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (16f, 66/1), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 21 months. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Absent since February 2022 and 7lb out of handicap on first start for current trainer.
8th 8th (10) (22/1 +33%) He Knows When	22/1(+33%)	(10) He Knows When 22/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 47 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well held so far in handicaps and despite declining mark remains opposable.
9th 9th (6) (11/2 +73%) Riyami	11/2(+73%)	(6) Riyami 11/2, Blinkered for 1st time, respectable eighth of 17 in handicap (12/1) at Cork (12f, good to soft) 70 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Blinkers tried last time now discarded for AW debut; hard to fancy.
10th 10th (14) (11/1 +21%) Pollanassa	11/1(+21%)	(14) Pollanassa 11/1, 13/2, thirteenth of 20 in handicap at Navan (10f, soft) 35 days ago, dropping away final 1f. Others preferred making polytrack debut. Down from opening mark of 72 to lowly 45 now; bad draw.
11th 11th (11) (28/1 -27%) Mater Matuta	28/1(-27%)	(11) Mater Matuta 28/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase (5/1) at Tramore (15.5f, heavy) 27 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Solid run on the beach at Laytown; only second polytrack start and not one to rule out.
12th 12th (7) (200/1 -203%) Landue	200/1(-203%)	(7) Landue 200/1, Lightly raced and struggled to make an impact under various codes in recent months. Visored for 1st time here but hard to warm to. Last of 14 on C&D comeback run in September and now visor replaces cheekpieces.
13th 13th (3) (12/1 -50%) Halcyon Spirit	12/1(-50%)	(3) Halcyon Spirit 12/1, C&D winner. Bit below form fourth of 12 in claimer at this C&D (14/1) 19 days ago, ridden 2f out and one paced. Handicapper has relinquished his grip at least now switched back to handicaps. Bit more encouraging in C&D claimer last time but more needed here.
14th 14th (5) (6/1 -80%) St Cianans Fire	6/1(-80%)	(5) St Cianans Fire 6/1, Dual C&D winner. 11/1, turned in best effort of the year when good fourth of 17 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft) 67 days ago. One to consider operating 1 lb below last winning mark. Won this 2 years ago and interesting after encouraging Navan effort.

LTO Selection:

17:25 Dundalk Handicap 10.5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ST CIANANS FIRE signalled a return to form when fourth at Navan in September. He races off a mark of 60 which is 1lb lower than when he obliged over C&D in November last year. Daniel King has been getting a tune out of Wajaaha with the pair placed on their last couple of appearances at this track. They ought to be in the thick of the action at the business end. Darkened was effective over C&D last month as he was just denied by a nose on the line. A reproduction of that run would have him right on the premises here.

ST CIANANS FIRE shaped with definite promise, not least with a view to this return to AW, when finishing a good fourth at Navan back in September and he could be ready to strike operating 1 lb below his last winning mark. Wajaaha and Nyota may emerge as the lead threats.

Winner of this race in 2022, ST CIANANS FIRE showed a timely return to form at Navan last time and gets the vote here from a good draw

17:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (12/1 -100%) Mother Margaret	12/1(-100%)	(12) Mother Margaret 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/4, fourth of 14 in maiden at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft) 23 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut and could do better. Has shown ability in all three starts; open to further improvement now handicapping.
2 2nd (13) (33/1 -106%) Outrace	33/1(-106%)	(13) Outrace 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Bath in July. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 28/1) 36 days ago. Exposed for a 3yo, but latest Wolverhampton third has been franked and is off a good mark.
3 3rd (2) (9/2 +55%) Francesi	9/2(+55%)	(2) Francesi 9/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 36 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Close second over C&D in September, but held at Wolverhampton last time; each-way claims.
4 4th (1) (6/1 +25%) Arctician	6/1(+25%)	(1) Arctician 6/1, Course winner. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, 9/1) 42 days ago. May be best over shorter, but just about stays this far and drops in grade.
5th 5th (7) (22/1 -10%) Lion Tamer	22/1(-10%)	(7) Lion Tamer 22/1, Fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 11/1) 13 days ago. Twice runner-up for the Gosdens and ran well for this yard last time, but more needed.
6th 6th (9) (22/1 -120%) Lady Wormsley	22/1(-120%)	(9) Lady Wormsley 22/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win here in September. 11/1, last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 40 days ago. Something to find on form. Two wins this year including over C&D, but poor last time; a player if bouncing back.
7th 7th (11) (5/1 +17%) Royal Dream	5/1(+17%)	(11) Royal Dream 5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in August. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 9/1) 62 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Two wins on the AW in the summer and unlucky here on penultmate start; not wthout a chance.
8th 8th (6) (17/2 +29%) Bloomwithgrace	17/2(+29%)	(6) Bloomwithgrace 17/2, Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 8/1) 43 days ago, running on. First run for yard after leaving Tom Dascombe. 0-9 but has shown ability; makes stable debut and further may suit her better now.
9th 9th (5) (9/1 +25%) Couplet	9/1(+25%)	(5) Couplet 9/1, Lightly-raced winner. 14/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Chester (7f, soft) 54 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers on 1st time. Has regressed since her winning debut; blinkers given a go on AW debut.
10th 10th (4) (16/1 -14%) Valkyrian	16/1(-14%)	(4) Valkyrian 16/1, Latest win at Leicester in September. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 11/1) 25 days ago. Can give a good account. Ran well at Chelmsford last time; may find a couple of others better handicapped.
11th 11th (3) (7/2 +46%) Atlantis Blue	7/2(+46%)	(3) Atlantis Blue 7/2, 15/8, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 39 days ago. Down in trip. Enters calculations. 0-11; usually seen over further, but was second over this trip at Newmmarket a year ago.
12th 12th (8) (50/1 -25%) Renesmee	50/1(-25%)	(8) Renesmee 50/1, Winner at Yarmouth in August. 40/1, first run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 43 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Won on final start for previous yard, but well held on debut for this stable; visor on.
13th 13th (10) (14/1 -155%) Uzincso	14/1(-155%)	(10) Uzincso 14/1, 6-time C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (17/2). Off 133 days. Six-time C&D winner, but one win in last 23 starts; may need the run.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Couplet was well beaten when sixth in a class 4 event at Chester in September, but she looks an interesting contender on her all-weather debut, with first-time blinkers applied and James Doyle booked. However, the vote goes to ATLANTIS BLUE, who finished third in heavy conditions on her latest outing and was dropped 2lb for that effort. That leaves her 3lb lower than her third over 1m4f here on her penultimate start and she looks feasibly treated as a result. Of the remainder, Mother Margaret makes the most appeal on her handicap bow.

ROYAL DREAM could still be improving as he wasn't beaten that far at Wolverhampton last time, so remains of interest back from a break. The drop back in trip is potentially a good move for the free-going Atlantis Blue and she's next best ahead of Mother Margaret, who's bred to do some damage off an opening mark of 72.

The vote goes to ARCTICIAN who just about stays this far. The drop in grade can see him return to winning form.

18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (11/2 +21%) Magico	11/2(+21%)	(3) Magico 11/2, Thrice-raced winner. Won 7-runner novice (2/1) at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Scopey; strode out pleasingly to win 1m turf novice; bred to act on AW; can improve again.
2 2nd (1) (7/4 -7%) Blown Away	7/4(-7%)	(1) Blown Away 7/4, Winner at Chelmsford City in September. 3/1, very good second of 7 in nursery at this C&D 28 days ago, very slowly away and denied clear run. Blinkers on 1st time. Can make amends. Won 1m AW novice; useful effort after bungling the start over C&D latest; blinkers on.
3 3rd (5) (25/1 -39%) First Encore	25/1(-39%)	(5) First Encore 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in novice event at Haydock (6f, good to firm, 6/1) 62 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Looks well treated for handicap debut on best 6f form but lesser run latest; new trip.
4 4th (2) (7/2 +36%) Speeding Bullet	7/2(+36%)	(2) Speeding Bullet 7/2, 4/1, improved to win 11-runner nursery at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Not taken lightly. Hard-fought win on handicap debut over 7f (soft); different surface here; should stay 1m.
5th 5th (8) (14/1 +0%) Phone Tag	14/1(+0%)	(8) Phone Tag 14/1, Improved to win 7-runner nursery at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 3/1) 30 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Can give a good account. Tidy 1m winner at Windsor recently; can do better yet but now in higher grade on AW debut.
6th 6th (6) (14/1 +22%) Allegorical	14/1(+22%)	(6) Allegorical 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 8/1, seventh of 14 in novice at this course (7f) 61 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Makes handicap debut. Shown promise at 7f; race didn't go his way here latest; can fare better now handicapping.
7th 7th (9) (28/1 -100%) City Of Delight	28/1(-100%)	(9) City Of Delight 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in novice at this course (7f, 125/1) 28 days ago, not clear run. Makes handicap debut. Open to improvement. No serious impact over 7f here; everything points to him doing better in 1m handicap.
8th 8th (4) (4/1 -45%) Bigbertiebassett	4/1(-45%)	(4) Bigbertiebassett 4/1, Creditable ninth of 20 in nursery at York (7f, good to firm, 28/1) 76 days ago, faring best of those held up. First run for yard after leaving Tom Dascombe. Respected. Useful 7f form; should appreciate 1m; off since August and might need this yard/AW debut.
9th 9th (7) (50/1 +0%) Liv My Life	50/1(+0%)	(7) Liv My Life 50/1, Latest win at Goodwood in September. 12/1, below form fourth of 11 in nursery at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Busy 2yo, winner at 5f and 6f; didn't shine over 7f and has it to prove over 1m.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Blown Away can go well after being beaten half a length over C&D last month, despite a slow start and a blocked run at a crucial stage. He can get involved in first-time blinkers, but he has been upped 3lb for that and, as a result, has to give 4lb or more to his rivals. Magico may have more to come after getting off the mark at Pontefract, but SPEEDING BULLET is just preferred. Richard Hannon's gelding got up late when scoring over a furlong shorter under Oisin Murphy at Newmarket last month, suggesting this trip will be in his favour, and he looks capable of defying a 4lb higher mark.

The progressive BLOWN AWAY was unlucky not to win over C&D 4 weeks ago and he's fancied to make amends. Speeding Bullet made a winning nursery bow in gutsy fashion at Newmarket so is next best ahead of City of Delight, who looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind.

Magico is a potential improver but BLOWN AWAY has good claims on his AW form, including over C&D.

18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (33/1 +0%) Boann	33/1(+0%)	(8) Boann 33/1, Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Southwell in August. Eighth of 10 in nursery at Lingfield (5f, AW, 12/1) 43 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Won at Southwell in August, but well held at Lingfield next time; needs to bounce back.
2 2nd (5) (4/1 +20%) Western	4/1(+20%)	(5) Western 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/3, creditable third of 10 in minor event at this course (7f) 23 days ago, having run of race. Makes handicap debut and he's one to consider. Has shown ability, but may be flattered by latest close third over 7f here; more needed.
3 3rd (11) (11/2 +0%) All Agleam	11/2(+0%)	(11) All Agleam 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 11 in nursery at this C&D (6/1) 14 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Merits consideration. Runner-up behind an improver on nursery/AW debut over C&D; a contender once again.
4 4th (1) (6/1 -71%) Kodiac Thriller	6/1(-71%)	(1) Kodiac Thriller 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, last of 17 in minor event at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Sights lowered now pitched into a handicap and he's not discounted. Hasn't built on a promising debut (stiff task last time); nursery/AW debut.
5th 5th (9) (10/1 +55%) Appellant	10/1(+55%)	(9) Appellant 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form fourth of 8 in maiden at Haydock (6f, soft) 40 days ago. Makes handicap debut and likely to find one or two too good. Has shown ability though soft ground found him out last time; this more suitable.
6th 6th (7) (2/1 +50%) Honest Desire	2/1(+50%)	(7) Honest Desire 2/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 3/1, second of 12 in minor event at this C&D 35 days ago, better placed than most. Gelded since and may be seen in a better light for top yard now handicapping. Improved when second over C&D last time, but outside stall a concern on nursery debut.
7th 7th (12) (10/1 -54%) Charlie Mason	10/1(-54%)	(12) Charlie Mason 10/1, C&D winner in September. 4/1, good third of 10 in nursery at Lingfield (6f, AW) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Has to be taken seriously. C&D winner who takes on better rivals this time but high on the list from his good draw.
8th 8th (6) (18/1 +64%) Commander Of Life	18/1(+64%)	(6) Commander Of Life 18/1, Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Chelmsford City in July. Last of 10 in nursery at Yarmouth (6f, soft, 20/1) 48 days ago. Something to find on form. Can make excuses for two defeats since winning at Chelmsford, but that form not worked out.
9th 9th (10) (40/1 -21%) I'm So Dizzy	40/1(-21%)	(10) I'm So Dizzy 40/1, Winner at Nottingham in July. Seventh of 10 in nursery (33/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and hood on 1st time. Well held in all three nurseries and needs to find more for the switch to the AW; hood on.
10th 10th (3) (20/1 +20%) Cross The Tracks	20/1(+20%)	(3) Cross The Tracks 20/1, Thrice-raced winner. Successful at Yarmouth in September. 11/1, fifth of 9 in minor event at Yarmouth (6f, soft) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time for this handicap debut and improvement needed. Half-brother to a couple of AW winners; not dismissed on nursery debut; cheekpieces on.
11th 11th (2) (22/1 -193%) Sayidh Kingman	22/1(-193%)	(2) Sayidh Kingman 22/1, Lightly-raced winner. 9/2, career best when winning 10-runner nursery at this C&D, pushed out. Up 10 lb for that, but she did the job well and has to enter calculations. Off three months since easily winning a C&D nursery; 10lb higher and drawn wide.
12th 12th (4) (50/1 -52%) Heed The Call	50/1(-52%)	(4) Heed The Call 50/1, Course winner. 40/1, eighteenth of 20 in minor event at Newbury (5.2f, good). Off 109 days ahead of this debut for new yard/handicap bow. Tongue strap on 1st time. Course winner (5f), but something to prove up to 6f from her wide draw; tongue-tie on.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Honest Desire was beaten a length over C&D last month and has been gelded since, so he may get involved for Charlie Appleby who trained last year's winner of this race. He could go well but the 12 stall is not ideal, and preference is for the lightly-weighted CHARLIE MASON. A C&D winner in September and a fast-finishing third at Lingfield last month, he is upped in class but may find these conditions are just about perfect. All Agleam could also go close if she learns to settle better.

Several to consider in this competitive heat, with ALL AGLEAM topping the shortlist. She was unable to match strides with City House over C&D a fortnight ago, but that rival was clearly well ahead of his opening mark and she pulled nicely clear of the rest. The consistent Charlie Mason should be in the mix, while Sayidh Kingman, a decisive winner here when last seen three months ago, is also feared. Kodiac Thriller and Western are others who could have a say in the finish.

Preference is for CHARLIE MASON who is taking on better company, but this C&D winner should appreciate the return to a galloping track.

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (17/2 +53%) Admiral D	17/2(+53%)	(12) Admiral D 17/2, Ungenuine type. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Visored for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 7 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Still seeking first win for yard; suspicion he needs pace collapse up front if he's to win.
2 2nd (10) (12/1 -9%) Baldomero	12/1(-9%)	(10) Baldomero 12/1, Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not taken lightly. Several good runs since dropped to 6f, including over C&D last week; cheekpieces return.
3 3rd (6) (13/2 -18%) Aramis Grey	13/2(-18%)	(6) Aramis Grey 13/2, C&D winner. 28/1, good second of 6 in minor event at this C&D 35 days ago. Arrives in top form and should be on the premises. Conditions to suit and she ran a cracker on tough terms last month; greatly respected.
4 4th (7) (17/2 +29%) Justcallmepete	17/2(+29%)	(7) Justcallmepete 17/2, 3 wins from 15 runs this year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in August. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 7 days ago. Blinkers back on. Respected. Tapped for speed when 6th over C&D last week; perhaps too high in the weights for this.
5th 5th (9) (33/1 +34%) Dubai Station	33/1(+34%)	(9) Dubai Station 33/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap at Sandown (5f, good, 33/1). Off 124 days. First run for yard after leaving Stuart Williams. Others more persuasive. Mixed record overall but can look smart on his day; starts out for new yard off handy mark.
6th 6th (5) (11/1 -10%) Fivethousandtoone	11/1(-10%)	(5) Fivethousandtoone 11/1, 9/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f), helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Off 8 months. Claims if he's tuned up. Talented but not the most prolific; handy mark on return if getting it right at the stalls.
7th 7th (1) (7/4 +7%) Prop Forward	7/4(+7%)	(1) Prop Forward 7/4, C&D winner. Respectable third of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (5f, good to soft, 10/3). Off 6 months. Strong contender given very good record fresh and on all-weather. 3-4 on AW, notably over C&D in April; can go well fresh and still not fully exposed; solid.
8th 8th (11) (8/1 +27%) Clearpoint	8/1(+27%)	(11) Clearpoint 8/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (50/1) 23 days ago, always holding on. Might find it tough to get over from the worst of the draw, so others make more appeal. Overcame wide draw to win (C&D) last month; more needed to repeat the feat in better race.
9th 9th (4) (40/1 -21%) Danger Alert	40/1(-21%)	(4) Danger Alert 40/1, C&D winner. 18/1, first run since leaving George Boughey when sixth of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm). Off 126 days. First run for yard after leaving Alice Haynes. Has something to prove. C&D winner for former yard; sold 62,000gns in July; makes stable debut in a warm race.
10th 10th (8) (25/1 -56%) Watchya	25/1(-56%)	(8) Watchya 25/1, Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 7 days ago. Not completely dismissed despite wide draw. Pulled hard when fifth here last week; drawn wide today and others bring stronger claims.
11th 11th (3) (20/1 -43%) May Sonic	20/1(-43%)	(3) May Sonic 20/1, C&D winner. 20/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (6f, soft) 39 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Should be suited by a return to AW. Better on AW than turf; up 3lb for Southwell second on last AW start but couldn't dismiss.
12th 12th (2) (7/1 -56%) Fresh	7/1(-56%)	(2) Fresh 7/1, C&D winner. 9/2, fourteenth of 17 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Goes well here and looks the type to benefit from first-time cheekpieces. C&D winner but maybe ideally suited by a stiffer test at the trip; headgear now turned to.

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19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

May Sonic likes it here, with three course wins to her name, and can be forgiven a poor last run on heavy ground at Haydock in September. He has won off higher marks than this and is hard to overlook, while Aramis Grey ran her best race for some time when beaten half a length in a conditions event over this C&D last month. She should give another good account on her return to handicap company, but PROP FORWARD is narrowly preferred. Three wins from four stats on the all-weather and a third at Goodwood on turf in May stand out, so the five-year-old could be the one to beat if fully wound up for his return.

PROP FORWARD has an excellent AW record and goes well fresh, so he's worth a chance to make a successful return from 6 months off. The in-form Aramis Grey, second in this last year, looks a danger and a return to form from Fresh would come as no surprise.

Aramis Grey ran a cracker last time but PROP FORWARD (nap) still has potential and can give the weight away all round.

19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (16/1 +11%) Sir Chauvelin	16/1(+11%)	(8) Sir Chauvelin 16/1, Latest win at Southwell in September. 33/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 22 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Back up in trip. Has run well here, but five AW wins have come on Tapeta; needs a good pace to aim at.
2 2nd (4) (7/2 +22%) Sleeping Lion	7/2(+22%)	(4) Sleeping Lion 7/2, C&D winner. Second of 4 in minor event at Salisbury (14.2f, good to firm, 10/1) 54 days ago. One to consider back in handicap company. Dual C&D winner; on a competitive mark based on his best form so can't be dismissed easily.
3 3rd (7) (4/1 -33%) Divine Comedy	4/1(-33%)	(7) Divine Comedy 4/1, 3 wins from 5 runs this year. 4/1, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Nottingham (14f, heavy) 28 days ago, responding well. Should go well again. Record since joining this yard reads 31131; attempts this far for the first time.
4 4th (5) (9/1 +36%) Evaluation	9/1(+36%)	(5) Evaluation 9/1, Five wins from 18 Flat runs. 17¾ lengths last of 8 to Rainbow Dreamer in handicap at this C&D (11/2), unsuited by way race developed. Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving Keith Dalgleish. Won four times last year and makes stable debut after 357 days off; watch market..
5th 5th (6) (5/2 +29%) Vino Victrix	5/2(+29%)	(6) Vino Victrix 5/2, C&D winner. 16/1, twenty second of 31 in handicap at Newmarket (18f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Can get back on track in this less competitive event. Record over C&D reads 122; back off his last winning mark so a case can be made.
6th 6th (1) (8/1 +20%) Enemy	8/1(+20%)	(1) Enemy 8/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 16/1) 56 days ago, not ideally placed. Significantly back up in trip. Others make more appeal. A bit in and out this year and this won't be easy under top weight.
7th 7th (3) (6/1 -80%) Rainbow Dreamer	6/1(-80%)	(3) Rainbow Dreamer 6/1, 5-time C&D winner. Eleven wins from 41 Flat runs. 50/1, good sixth of 13 in handicap at Newbury (16.5f, good), unable to sustain effort. Off 109 days. Not dismissed. 9-23 on the AW and 5-8 over C&D; not seen since July, but has gone well fresh in the past.
8th 8th (2) (18/1 -29%) Inuit	18/1(-29%)	(2) Inuit 18/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 19 days ago, met some trouble. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Has work to do. Makes debut for another new yard; still has stamina to prove; may be best watched for now.

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19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

SLEEPING LION was no match for the high-class Trawlerman at Salisbury 54 days ago, but faces nothing of that calibre here and a return to winning ways could be imminent as the eight-year-old drops in grade. The Roger Charlton-trained gelding scored over this C&D when ridden by David Probert in February last year and could repeat the dose off a 3lb lower mark now reunited with that pilot. The in-form Divine Comedy can improve further now upped in trip, while Inuit is also respected on debut for Jamie Osbourne.

DIVINE COMEDY has excelled for her current stable and still looked comfortably ahead of the the handicapper when scoring at Nottingham last month, so she's a straightforward choice to notch up a fourth win of the campaign. Sleeping Lion is of interest dropping back in grade and Rainbow Dreamer is worthy of respect back from a break.

The vote goes to RAINBOW DREAMER whose record over C&D reads 11117127. He landed the AW Marathon Championship at Newcastle in April.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (9/2 -13%) It's A Love Thing	9/2(-13%)	(5) It's A Love Thing 9/2, 4-time winner on AW who left opening hurdles exploits well behind for new yard when landing 11-runner Sedgefield maiden (16.8f) 4 weeks ago, well-served by more positive ride. Bolted up on his last appearance in this sphere and James Doyle a positive booking here. Won latest Flat start and successful over hurdles for new yard last month; not discounted.
2 2nd (10) (13/2 +35%) Page Three	13/2(+35%)	(10) Page Three 13/2, 13/2, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. From leading stable but hard to fancy on recent efforts; cheekpieces go on.
3 3rd (12) (6/1 +57%) D Day Arvalenreeva	6/1(+57%)	(12) D Day Arvalenreeva 6/1, Winner at Leicester in May. 14/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago, not unduly punished having been caught further back than ideal. Has fallen back down to last winning mark ahead of this and she's not underestimated. Won and twice second this summer but only sixth over C&D last time.
4 4th (11) (11/2 -10%) Geelong	11/2(-10%)	(11) Geelong 11/2, C&D winner in September and, following a good second at Newcastle, he quickly resumed winning ways at Windsor (11.5f) last month, forging clear. 4 lb higher now but no reason why he won't go well again. Arrives in top from having won here (1m4f) and at Windsor this autumn; big player.
5th 5th (7) (5/1 +44%) Niarbyl Bay	5/1(+44%)	(7) Niarbyl Bay 5/1, Fair maiden who quickly dispelled a lesser effort at Newmarket (10f) in July when finishing good second of 14 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) later that month, closing down the leader dying strides. Remains less exposed than most and not out of things returned to AW. Went close in 1m2f Sandown when last seen in July; less exposed than most of these.
6th 6th (3) (66/1 -32%) Secret Potion	66/1(-32%)	(3) Secret Potion 66/1, 10/1, sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (16f, good) 166 days ago. Down in trip. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Went close here (1m4f) last November but struggled on Flat/over hurdles in 2023.
7th 7th (9) (22/1 -38%) Charlie Arthur	22/1(-38%)	(9) Charlie Arthur 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Needs to bounce back returned to AW. Raced on turf lately but he's better on AW and is well treated on peak form.
8th 8th (4) (14/1 -40%) St Just In Time	14/1(-40%)	(4) St Just In Time 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in maiden (9/2) at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft) 23 days ago, fading having still been close up over 2f out. Debut run back in the spring contained promise and he may yet get back on the up now handicapping. Gone backwards since debut second but unexposed now handicapping; also AW debut.
9th 9th (13) (22/1 -57%) Donald Llewellyn	22/1(-57%)	(13) Donald Llewellyn 22/1, Improved performer during first half of this year, gaining third success from last 5 starts over 2m here in May, pulling well clear with runner up. Absent since but he's versatile as regards trip and he's not out of things. Back from lay-off to win three times over further here in first half of year.
10th 10th (6) (18/1 +10%) Pistoletto	18/1(+10%)	(6) Pistoletto 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Sixth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 84 days ago, making little impression. Won over C&D in July; sixth back here the following month; given a break since.
11th 11th (2) (11/2 -38%) Glory Nights	11/2(-38%)	(2) Glory Nights 11/2, Winner at Wolverhampton in October. 6/1, very good second of 12 in handicap back at that venue (9.5f) 15 days ago, headed post but pulling clear of the rest. Improving all the time recently and he's of interest. In good form at Wolverhampton lately and likely to go well again if seeing out longer trip.
12th 12th (1) (11/1 +50%) Mappatassie	11/1(+50%)	(1) Mappatassie 11/1, Successful on first of 2 starts in France last year but not managed to scale same heights in trio of starts for this stable during the summer. Makes AW debut on the back of 46 days off but she's got a good bit to prove. Won in France but yet to get competitive in three turf runs for this yard; AW debut.
13th 13th (14) (33/1 -18%) Feyha	33/1(-18%)	(14) Feyha 33/1, Latest win at Epsom (12f) in September. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 12/1) 30 days ago. Remains unexposed on AW but revised mark does demand a little more. AW winner; struck for this yard at Epsom in September but only fifth off this mark since.

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20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

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

Geelong had a little in hand when scoring at Windsor last month and, as a previous C&D winner, he rates as shortlist material off 4lb higher. Glory Nights has also flourished of late and has scope to progress further now he is upped in trip. However, handicap debutant ST JUST IN TIME is the most intriguing option at this stage of the season and could provide a bit of value given his pedigree is crying out for this sterner test of stamina.

GLORY NIGHTS has got his act together of late, opening his account at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start prior to posting a very good second back at that venue 2 weeks ago. He gets the vote to come out on top now stepping back up in trip, with fellow in-form 4-y-o Geelong rating the lead threat. D Day Arvalenreeva and It's A Love Thing complete the shortlist.

The solid option here is GEELONG who arrives at the top of his game and should make another bold bid at a track which suits.

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 +40%) The Cola Kid	3/1(+40%)	(1) The Cola Kid 3/1, 8/1, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at this course (7f) 7 days ago, battling well. More needed under a penalty, but respected all the same. Dug deep to win over 7f here last week; penalty for that narrow success may find him out.
2 2nd (8) (5/1 +17%) Purple Poppy	5/1(+17%)	(8) Purple Poppy 5/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Successful at Lingfield in April. 11/2, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 28 days ago. Each-way chance. 7f AW winner in April; good third over 7f here last month; drops to 6f & needs more for it.
3 3rd (6) (9/2 +40%) Diamondsinthesand	9/2(+40%)	(6) Diamondsinthesand 9/2, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 6/1, below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft) 37 days ago. Back down in trip and merits consideration. 19-race maiden; good start for this yard but form has dipped the last twice; drops to 6f.
4 4th (10) (7/1 +18%) Bama Lama	7/1(+18%)	(10) Bama Lama 7/1, Latest win at Windsor in August. 14/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. No surprise if she's on the premises once again. Four turf wins and offered hope she could win on AW when a close 4th over C&D last week.
5th 5th (4) (4/1 +20%) Agapanther	4/1(+20%)	(4) Agapanther 4/1, C&D winner. Creditable 3¼ lengths seventh of 12 to The Cola Kid in handicap (11/4) at this course (7f) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs to raise her game a touch. Conditions to suit and on last winning mark; cheekpieces now added; leading contender.
6th 6th (5) (11/1 -69%) Bluebells Boy	11/1(-69%)	(5) Bluebells Boy 11/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 2/1) 20 days ago. Arguably better than the bare result on that occasion and he's one to consider. Last time probably best ignored and he's a big player on this season's best.
7th 7th (2) (12/1 -9%) Wadi Bani	12/1(-9%)	(2) Wadi Bani 12/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 11/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 4 days ago. Place possibilities. Fair effort at Chelmsford on Saturday and he won't be far away if reproducing that form.
8th 8th (3) (25/1 -150%) Rhubarb	25/1(-150%)	(3) Rhubarb 25/1, Latest win at Nottingham in October. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft, 7/2) 21 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and leading claims if she takes to this surface (0-13 on AW overall). 0-13 on AW but effective on Tapeta (unraced on Polytrack); in form on turf; considered.
9th 9th (11) (50/1 +0%) Liberty Bay	50/1(+0%)	(11) Liberty Bay 50/1, C&D winner. Twenty-six runs since last win in 2021. Unseated rider in handicap (50/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Something to find on form. On lowly mark & retains some ability; unseated her rider leaving the stalls here last week.
10th 10th (7) (14/1 -75%) King Of The Jungle	14/1(-75%)	(7) King Of The Jungle 14/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and looks vulnerable for win purposes. Has shown promise & still low mileage; tricky draw to contend with here though.
11th 11th (9) (100/1 -150%) Star Adorned	100/1(-150%)	(9) Star Adorned 100/1, Fourth of 10 in minor event (33/1) at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 79 days ago. Others preferred. Unplaced in ten starts; on reduced mark but drawn wide and the hood is left off today.
12th 12th (12) (40/1 +60%) Musaytir	40/1(+60%)	(12) Musaytir 40/1, One win from 34 Flat runs. 28/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. Poor strike-rate; sharper for last month's return but others still much more appealing.

LTO Selection:

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

The Cola Kid is versatile regarding the trip and, having won under Kevin Stott over 7f here last week, the top-weight is dangerous to underestimate despite dropping back a furlong under a 5lb penalty. However, his old rival BAMA LAMA has a handy pull at the weights judging by a couple of recent encounters and Rod Millman's gelding is the preferred option on the revised terms. Purple Poppy and Wadi Bani are a couple of others to monitor in the betting.

It's probably best to draw a line through BLUEBELLS BOY's latest effort at Chelmsford and, if judged on his good second at the same course on his penultimate start he holds strong claims. Rhubarb is 0-13 on the all-weather, but she's hit the crossbar four times on synthetics and will have every chance if acting on this surface (polytrack debut). Purple Poppy and The Cola Kid, who scored over 7f here last week, are others to consider.

The return to 6f and the addition of cheekpieces could see AGAPANTHER record her third course success.

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Tomform Wednesday 8th November 2023

Races & Results Wednesday 8th November 2023

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12:35 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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12:45 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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12:55 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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13:05 Musselburgh Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:15 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:25 Dundalk Claimer 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:30 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:05 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Dundalk Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:40 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:15 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:50 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Warwick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow