1 Friday 17th November 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 17th November 2023

There were 46 Races on Friday 17th November 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Wexford, 7 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Cheltenham, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 17th November 2023

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

12:20 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (22/1 +33%) Glorytogod Tom	22 22/1(+33%)	(4) Glorytogod Tom 22/1, Down the field in a pair of bumpers and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when seventh of 15 in maiden (250/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 6 days ago. Probably one for later. Soundly beaten in two bumper starts last season, remote seventh on hurdling debut.
2	13 2nd (13) (17/2 +23%) Slim Marvel	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(13) Slim Marvel 17/2, Fair form at best in 3 bumpers runs. Makes hurdles debut and not without hope in a weak affair. Promise in two bumper starts last season, eased when chance had gone on reappearance.
3	1 3rd (1) (13/8 +68%) Champagne Mahler	1.625 13/8(+68%)	(1) Champagne Mahler 13/8, Has offered something to work on both completed starts over hurdles and remains with some potential. Looked in need of further when a moderate fifth at Limerick, could go well in a weak race.
4	6 4th (6) (9/2 -125%) Ivar The Boneless	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(6) Ivar The Boneless 9/2, Showed fair form on sole outing over fences in France but failed to meet expectations on first run since leaving H&G.Lageneste & Macaire when fourth of 9 in maiden hurdle at Tramore (16f, heavy) on Irish debut 36 days ago. Worth another chance with that under his belt. Prominent run until weakening from the last on Irish debut at Tramore, improvement likely.
5th	10 5th (10) (200/1 -100%) Doyen Flyer	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) Doyen Flyer 200/1, Of little account in bumpers so easily passed over on hurdle debut. Had one moderate run for Willie Mullins and has shown nothing so far for this yard.
6th	8 6th (8) (15/2 -275%) Three In A Row	7.5 15/2(-275%)	(8) Three In A Row 15/2, Showed more than previously when sixth of 12 in maiden hurdle at Galway (16.4f, heavy) 20 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve further. Open to improvement and may be good enough to feature in a race of this standard.
7th	11 7th (11) (5/1 +23%) Half Off Six Pence	5 5/1(+23%)	(11) Half Off Six Pence 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden who took a step forward when fifth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, heavy) 36 days ago. Down in trip. Player. Some ability evident in each of her three maiden hurdle runs, needs to find a bit extra.
8th	12 8th (12) (22/1 +0%) Mystic Sage	22 22/1(+0%)	(12) Mystic Sage 22/1, Little impact in a trio of maiden hurdles, including in a first-time tongue strap last time. Well-related mare, has struggled in three outings, Rachael Blackmore aboard stablemate.
9th	3 9th (3) (22/1 +0%) Due Course	22 22/1(+0%)	(3) Due Course 22/1, Mid-division at best in maiden hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time and improvement required. Two Ballinrobe runs in August were respectable, no encouragement from Listowel display.
10th	2 10th (2) (80/1 -142%) Coppercoast Paudie	80 80/1(-142%)	(2) Coppercoast Paudie 80/1, Poor maiden over hurdles who faces a stiff task on these terms. Low-rated gelding, has run 17 times without reaching the first four, getting on in years.
11th	7 11th (7) (20/1 +39%) Make No Plans	20 20/1(+39%)	(7) Make No Plans 20/1, Little show in maiden/handicap hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Modest form in maidens, pulled up at Gowran when making his handicap debut, up against it.
12th	9 12th (9) (22/1 +0%) Aghmorough Bridge	22 22/1(+0%)	(9) Aghmorough Bridge 22/1, Well held sole outing in bumpers and let down by jumping in a pair of hunter chases. Experience mare, three wins in points, 2m may be a bit sharp for her but respected.

LTO Selection:

CHAMPAGNE MAHLER looks the one to beat in a race for horses who have not finished in the first three under Rules. The Henry de Bromhead-trained gelding was reappearing after a summer break when fifth behind Answer To Kayf over this trip at Limerick and the third gave the form some substance when running well at Gowran last Saturday. It's best to put a line through his previous run when pulled up early after being badly hampered. Ivar The Boneless was a close up fourth in a chase on his penultimate start in France and was absent for nearly two years before reappearing for current connections at Tramore, while Three In A Row shaped reasonably well in the context of this race when sixth to Waterford Whispers, also owned by JP McManus, in a Galway maiden last month. Aghmorough Bridge has won three times in points while Half Off Six Pence was far from disgraced at Tramore last time.

IVAR THE BONELESS failed to meet expectations back from nearly 2 years off on his Irish debut at Tramore last month, but is well worth another chance with that outing under his belt in a decidedly ordinary affair. Half Off Six Pence took a step forward on her most recent outing and is a player back down in trip, while there's a strong chance Three In Row has more to offer still.

The trip could be on the short side but it may be worth taking a chance with AGHMOROUGH BRIDGE, an experienced three-time points winner

12:20 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:30 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/8 +21%) Mojo Ego	1.375 11/8(+21%)	(2) Mojo Ego 11/8, Won on the Flat in France for Jean-Claude Rouget and runner-up on the second of 2 hurdle starts there last spring. Beaten 16 lengths when fourth in a Kempton juvenile on his debut for Harry Derham but he might strip fitter for the outing. Flat winner in France and 2nd there over hurdles; beaten 16l on UK debut but can do better.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 -100%) Think First	4 4/1(-100%)	(3) Think First 4/1, Useful Flat performer (stays 14.5f) for James Tate. Should be up to winning juvenile hurdles if taking to this new discipline. Useful Flat horse who should make a hurdler and was bought for 70,000gns.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/5 +26%) Karaktere D'enfer	1.2 6/5(+26%)	(1) Karaktere D'enfer 6/5, Promising sort. Close second of 11 to a useful sort in a newcomers races at Fontainebleau (15f, soft) in March. Interesting recruit for new connections. Went down narrowly in a 1m7f French maiden hurdle in March; completely unexposed.

LTO Selection:

Karaktere D'enfer finished a narrow second at Fontainebleau on his debut in March, when trained in France, and, though a similar effort ought to give him every chance, the vote instead goes to THINK FIRST. Neil Mulholland's new recruit was a more than useful performer on the Flat and he should be a tough nut to crack if taking to his new discipline. Mojo Ego has the most hurdling experience and connections will be hopeful that he can put it to good use.

Lady Gibbings and Tom Symonds have picked up some useful sorts from France in recent years and Fontainebleau runner-up KARAKTERE D'ENFER could be another. Talented Flat recruit Think First could give him plenty to think about if taking to hurdling, though.

Any of the three could win. THINK FIRST was quite useful on the Flat and stamina won't be an issue for hurdling.

12:30 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:50 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (10/1 -200%) Sportinthepark	10 10/1(-200%)	(8) Sportinthepark 10/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/4 and hooded, fifth of 9 in bumper at Galway (16.4f, heavy) on NH debut 20 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Cost 170,000Euros after finishing second in a point, unplaced favourite in Galway bumper.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/2 +25%) Iceberg Theory	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(4) Iceberg Theory 5/2, Promising sort. Third of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20.4f, good to soft, 12/1) on hurdles bow 33 days ago. Strong claims. Needs to jump more fluently than at Cork but has winning potential at this level.
3	11 3rd (11) (11/1 -38%) Cobra Queen	11 11/1(-38%)	(11) Cobra Queen 11/1, €26,000 3-y-o, £75,000 4-y-o, Milan filly. Half-sister to modest hurdler Ange Endormi. Dam winning pointer, half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 23f) Conrad Hastings. Successful on second of 2 starts in points in the spring and joined a leading yard. Notable Rules newcomer. Point winner, now the yard's only runner with the well-regarded Mossy Fen Park a defector.
4	2 4th (2) (66/1 -32%) Balally Park	66 66/1(-32%)	(2) Balally Park 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Tenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft, 50/1) 12 days ago. Up in trip. Weakening when unseating at the last at Listowel, down the field at Cork 12 days ago.
5th	5 5th (5) (8/1 -14%) Jack Du Large	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Jack Du Large 8/1, €95,000 3-y-o, Kapgarde gelding. Half-brother to fair French hurdler/chaser Goldchop. Interesting newcomer from top stable. Dam is a half-sister to talented hurdler/chaser Gwanako, stable in terrific form.
6th	6 6th (6) (250/1 +0%) Johnny Cakes	250 250/1(+0%)	(6) Johnny Cakes 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, seventeenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft) 12 days ago. Up in trip. Has struggled in three maiden hurdles; nothing to suggest any chance..
7th	12 7th (12) (12/1 +70%) Pfeiffer	12 12/1(+70%)	(12) Pfeiffer 12/1, €4,500 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler Al Reesha. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) General Cloney. Half-sister to bumper/hurdle winner Al Reesha, in good hands but best watched.
8th	10 8th (10) (150/1 -127%) A La Carte	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) A La Carte 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 6 days ago. Up in trip. Has shown next to nothing in four races, early days but impossible to make a case for her.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (6/5 +4%) Intense Approach	1.2 6/5(+4%)	(1) Intense Approach 6/5, Dual winner in bumpers who makes plenty of appeal switched to hurdling up in trip. Expensive purchase after point win, two bumper wins have underlined his potential.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (250/1 -25%) Grizzley Adams	250 250/1(-25%)	(3) Grizzley Adams 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, eleventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Sligo (20f, soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. Big price when finishing towards the rear on debut at Sligo, did not look an easy ride.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (25/1 -39%) Tramps Like Us	25 25/1(-39%)	(9) Tramps Like Us 25/1, Promising individual. 25/1, third of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) on hurdles bow 27 days ago. Should improve. Stayed on from off the pace in a 2m5f maiden hurdle at Limerick, this is a stronger race.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (200/1 -150%) Tuscaloosa Anna	200 200/1(-150%)	(13) Tuscaloosa Anna 200/1, Parish Hall filly. Dam, little show in bumper/over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stays 3m) Bennys King. Dam half-sister to smart 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase winner Bennys King.

LTO Selection:

INTENSE APPROACH won on his only point-to-point start this spring and has done well since in bumpers scoring twice. The John McConnell-trained gelding looks a nice recruit to hurdles having readily won at Bellewstown and followed up at the Listowel Festival. Henry de Bromhead is represented by Cobra Queen, who won on her second start between the flags and she commands a fair amount of respect. Iceberg Theory made a pleasing start over hurdles when third to Black Bamboo over this trip at Cork last month, while Tramps Like Us, Sportinthepark and Balally Park are others to consider.

MOSSEY FEN PARK was an impressive winner of a point and has picked up for a good fee by top connections, so he's fancied to make a winning Rules debut at the likely expense of Intense Approach, who was well above average in bumpers. Iceberg Theory also makes plenty of appeal in what could prove to be a strong race.

Preference is for dual bumper winner INTENSE APPROACH who showed a good attitude to beat a Willie Mullins-trained favourite at Listowel

12:50 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (17/2 +58%) Loudspeaker	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(9) Loudspeaker 17/2, Fair middle-distance maiden on Flat and bought from Michael Bell's yard for 50,000 gns in July 2022. Failed to threaten in 5 starts switched to hurdles last season and possibly still needed the run when well held at Exeter last week. Now sent chasing. Has uninspiring record over hurdles and is not bred for chasing; others preferred.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/2 -25%) Fanfan Du Seuil	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(1) Fanfan Du Seuil 15/2, Losing run stretches back to November 2018, but proved that some ability remains intact when making the frame both starts over hurdles for new yard last season. Resumes over fences on a very attractive mark and dangerous to discount, for all that he's entitled to come on for the run. Made frame in both hurdles for stable but this chasing debut comes after a one-year layoff.
3	5 3rd (5) (28/1 -250%) Howyouplaythegame	28 28/1(-250%)	(5) Howyouplaythegame 28/1, Looked limited over hurdles but much more like it switched to a handicap over fences and when 3 lengths second at Market Rasen in March. Tailed off having made errors on still more testing ground at Taunton later that month so tough to know what to expect on return. Not seen since March but ran big race in defeat on chase/handicap debut that month.
4	2 4th (2) (11/2 -100%) Guillaume	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(2) Guillaume 11/2, Winning pointer who offered something to work on sent chasing when third in handicap at Sedgefield (17f, heavy) 7 months ago. May do better with that experience under his belt so is one to look out for on return. Placed at Sedgefield on chase/handicap debut in April; big player if tuned up after break.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/2 -50%) Fearless Action	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(3) Fearless Action 9/2, Confirmed the promise of his sole run in the summer tried in cheekpieces when opening his account in 9-runner handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, heavy) just under 3 weeks ago, albeit shaping only third best on the day. Likely to find things tougher here. Battled well to open account in first-time cheekpieces last month, his sixth chase start.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/2 +44%) Key Factor	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(7) Key Factor 9/2, Very little to shout about so far and offered little returning from 6 months off/a breathing operation when well-beaten fourth at Exeter (17.5f, soft) chasing debut. Remains early days, however. Respectable fourth on seasonal/chase debut; may fare better on this left-handed track.
7th	4 7th (4) (7/2 -3%) Gone In Sixty	3.5 7/2(-3%)	(4) Gone In Sixty 7/2, Remains a maiden, but going the right way over fences judged on his near miss in a handicap at Fontwell (17.8f, good) in October when pulling well clear of the rest. However, produced a below-par effort at Hereford 11 days ago so needs to get back on track quickly. Slightly disappointing on latest outing but last month's Fontwell second was a good effort.
10	10 \|F\| (10) (12/1 +70%) Out For The Count	12 12/1(+70%)	(10) Out For The Count 12/1, Disappointing over hurdles and tailed off on completed start over fences last time. Tailed off over 2m7f last month; sharply dropped back in trip today.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (14/1 +13%) Fox's Socks	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Fox's Socks 14/1, Mixed record over fences for Alex Hales but without headgear/back in a tongue strap, ran better than for a while when well-beaten third at Southwell (20.4f, good to firm) in September. Handicapper given him a real chance. Made underwhelming stable debut ten weeks ago and now 0-7 over fences.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (28/1 +30%) Solid Fuel	28 28/1(+30%)	(8) Solid Fuel 28/1, Long-standing maiden who again showed little on second chase start when seventh of 10 in novices' handicap at Exeter (17.5f) 24 days ago. Others preferred. Soundly beaten in both chases last month and again out of the weights here.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (80/1 -21%) Scottsdale	80 80/1(-21%)	(11) Scottsdale 80/1, Last success came in 2019 and has rarely threatened in this sphere. Found to have bled at Sedgefield (19.3f, good to soft) just over 5 weeks ago and can only be watched from out of the weights again. Won over hurdles in 2019 but it's a long time since he showed any worthwhile form.

LTO Selection:

FEARLESS ACTION was said to have benefitted from the application of first-time cheekpieces (retained) when winning at Kelso last month. A subsequent 5lb rise does not look overly harsh given the manner of that success and, should he handle quicker conditions, the son of Yeats could double up. Key Factor made a satisfactory chasing debut at Exeter last time out and he looks likely to take a step forward on his second outing following wind surgery, while Guillaume is also noted.

GONE IN SIXTY was going the right way over fences prior to disappointing at Hereford recently so Alex Hales' 6-y-o gets the tentative nod to open his account at the expense of Guillaume, who offered something to work on sent chasing when third at Sedgefield back in April and should have more to offer in this sphere. Fanfan du Seuil and Fox's Socks round off the shortlist.

It might pay to chance the fitness of GUILLAUME, who made a promising chase/handicap debut in April

13:00 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:10 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/1 +36%) American Sniper	16 16/1(+36%)	(4) American Sniper 16/1, Won his first 2 completed starts over hurdles last season but failed to build on his return when tenth of 20 in handicap hurdle here (24f, soft) 20 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time now and cheekpieces also go back on. Inconsistent as a novice last season and it's been a slow start to this campaign.
2	11 2nd (11) (13/2 -18%) White Rhino	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(11) White Rhino 13/2, Much improved when sent handicapping last season and he resumed his progress on his return with an emphatic success in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (20f, soft) 29 days ago. Hiked up 9 lb but he's a player. Up in the weights but 4-5 in handicaps and difficult to gauge the ceiling of his ability.
3	20 3rd (20) (20/1 +50%) Paricolor	20 20/1(+50%)	(20) Paricolor 20/1, Multiple hurdles winner during 2021 and back to his best when runner-up at Chepstow (3m) in December. Below best of late though and had a wind op before only sixth on the Flat last time. Last jumps season did not end well; tailed off on the Flat only two weeks ago.
4	10 4th (10) (11/1 +8%) Pinnacle Peak	11 11/1(+8%)	(10) Pinnacle Peak 11/1, Completed a hat-trick in summer 2021 and back in fine form of late, making it 2-3 this season in 16-runner handicap hurdle here (19.9f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 6 lb rise. Bang-in-form 8yo who won decisively here last time; some doubts about softer ground.
6th	6 6th (6) (40/1 -186%) Prince Zaltar	40 40/1(-186%)	(6) Prince Zaltar 40/1, Resumed with a win in 2m4f Killarney handicap and in good form since, fourth of 11 there last time. Can give another good account after a break. Dual 2m4f winner this year in Ireland; others might be better handicapped.
7th	3 7th (3) (13/2 +46%) Doughmore Bay	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(3) Doughmore Bay 13/2, Made a winning start under Rules in a 2½m Worcester novice in May and backed it up with a good second of 7 in novice there (23f, soft) 36 days ago. Much respected now going into handicaps. Lightly raced novice winner who is dangerously unexposed now into handicaps.
8th	17 8th (17) (8/1 -7%) Gentle And Kind	8 8/1(-7%)	(17) Gentle And Kind 8/1, Evens, confirmed his debut promise when landing 12-runner novice hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft) 89 days ago. This is tougher but he has more to offer now going into handicaps. Not discounted for top Irish yard. Tramore maiden winner who could be on a useful mark; lightly raced as well.
9th	9 9th (9) (28/1 -12%) Whatsupwithyou	28 28/1(-12%)	(9) Whatsupwithyou 28/1, Scored at Uttoxeter in early 2022 and not disgraced after 5 months off when a fading fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (21f, good) 26 days ago. Can build on that so he's a likely contender. Comeback run was underwhelming, even if that was needed; others preferred.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (7/2 +46%) Uncle Bert	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(1) Uncle Bert 7/2, Resumed with victory in 2m4f Perth handicap in September but he failed to back it up when fourth at Chepstow following month. Remains low mileage so not written off yet. Improved this season and back on a good mark with James Turner taking off 10lb.
16	16 \|F\| (16) (22/1 -83%) Knockanore	22 22/1(-83%)	(16) Knockanore 22/1, A dual hurdles winner last term and he resumed with a good third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, soft 19 days ago. One for the shorlist with few miles still on the clock. Front-running third at Aintree behind a well-handicapped winner; same mark here.
10th	8 10th (8) (33/1 -106%) Takarengo	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Takarengo 33/1, It's now seventeen runs since his last win in 2021 but he arrives in good nick, third of 8 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 48 days ago. Very much one to consider at these weights back hurdling. Running well and won't mind returning to hurdles, but he's hard to win with.
11th	7 11th (7) (17/2 +6%) Off To A Flyer	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(7) Off To A Flyer 17/2, Got back on the up with a maiden success in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good) in April. Looks to have more to offer so he can make his presence felt on his seasonal return. Could need this first run back and chasing is reportedly on the agenda.
12th	13 12th (13) (22/1 -10%) Arabian King	22 22/1(-10%)	(13) Arabian King 22/1, Better than ever when adding to his tally on the Flat at Listowel (14.2f) this summer and backed it up with a good fifth of 16 to Pinnacle Peak in handicap hurdle here (19.9f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Only 1lb lower than when fifth behind Pinnacle Peak here three weeks ago.
13th	5 13th (5) (33/1 -65%) Skradin	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Skradin 33/1, Easily got off the mark in 2m4f novice hurdle at Fairyhouse in October before backing it up with a solid sixth on handicap debut at Cork 12 days ago. Possibilities. Can race keenly and he dropped out to be sixth on his handicap debut at Cork.
14th	14 14th (14) (50/1 -79%) Son Of The Somme	50 50/1(-79%)	(14) Son Of The Somme 50/1, A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner at his best who took a step back in the right direction when third in 3m Ayr handicap last time. Blinkers need to work the oracle once more. Good third at Ayr but had no excuses and this mark is challenging.
15th	19 15th (19) (28/1 -12%) Hauraki Gulf	28 28/1(-12%)	(19) Hauraki Gulf 28/1, Bumper winner who has found just one too good on 5 of his half-a-dozen starts over hurdles, including when upped to 25f in novice at Warwick final run. Goes into handicaps now and he's no forlorn hope. Consistent in defeat over hurdles; possible improver now into handicaps.
16th	2 16th (2) (22/1 -159%) Skytastic	22 22/1(-159%)	(2) Skytastic 22/1, Useful form when winning a brace of 2m3f novice hurdles in early 2022. Failed to show much in three runs over fences last season though for Sam Thomas but returns over hurdles here off a lenient mark if the yard switch sparks a resurgence. He's on a handy mark if as good as he was; joined this outfit for £30,000.
17th	18 17th (18) (100/1 -100%) Foillan	100 100/1(-100%)	(18) Foillan 100/1, Gained his third hurdling success at Haydock (24.2f) in February. Failed to complete on both his runs over fences this term but has shown he retains plenty of ability so can't be dismissed reverted to this sphere. Failed to complete in two chases last winter for his previous yard and absent since.
15	15 \|DQ\| (15) (33/1 +0%) High Stakes	33 33/1(+0%)	(15) High Stakes 33/1, Point/hurdle winner who had a wind op before posting a good third in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f) in November. Has twice failed to build on that since so he's probably worth taking on on his return. Useful form as a novice hurdler but lost his way last season, predominantly over fences.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (8/1 +27%) Fathom Two	8 8/1(+27%)	(12) Fathom Two 8/1, Irish challenger who arrives on the up, getting off the mark in Downpatrick maiden in September before excellent third on his handicap bow at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft) 42 days ago. Has more to offer. Interesting. Irish raider who looks progressive and proven on undulating tracks; respected.

LTO Selection:

A typically competitive contest and slight preference is for PINNACLE PEAK, who won in good style over 2m4f at this venue last time and is taken to follow up that success. Martin Keighley's charge has been raised 6lb in the ratings for that near five-length win, which could prove lenient now Harry Atkins claims 10lb in the plate. Doughmore Bay rates as the biggest danger to the selection on a workable mark for his handicap bow, while Uncle Bert is noted too.

Plenty are in with a shout. Gavin Cromwell's unexposed handicapper FATHOM TWO arrives on the up so he is taken to quickly resume winning ways at the chief expense of another improving sort in White Rhino. Pinnacle Peak also brings solid credentials to the table for the home contingent while Henry de Bromhead's twice raced Gentle And Kind commands plenty of respect. Skytastic completes the shortlist.

A number of appealing Irish runners are headed by FATHOM TWO who wasn't seen to best effect in a sprint finish at Downpatrick last time.

13:10 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (5/1 +29%) Bobby Shaftoe	5 5/1(+29%)	(10) Bobby Shaftoe 5/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Again ran creditably fourth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 3 days ago. Not ruled out. Three wins here in February/March and back here for minor honours on last two outings.
2	4 2nd (4) (50/1 -100%) Purple Gown	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Purple Gown 50/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. 66/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 10 days ago. Up in trip. Not fully ruled out. 2nd on second of five runs for yard; has not yet shone beyond 1m; has first go beyond 1m2f.
3	1 3rd (1) (16/1 -357%) Restorer	16 16/1(-357%)	(1) Restorer 16/1, Latest win at Chester in September. 7/2, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Can give another good account. 11yo who ended a three-year losing spell in September and beaten a neck next time; player.
4	11 4th (11) (Evens +70%) Brunello Breeze	0 Evens(+70%)	(11) Brunello Breeze Evens, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D (5/2) 15 days ago, travelling powerfully. 8 lb rise may underestimate him. C&D win 15 days ago in sparkling fashion; back up 8lb but may have turned a major corner.
5th	3 5th (3) (50/1 -100%) Sense Of Worth	50 50/1(-100%)	(3) Sense Of Worth 50/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 12 in handicap (80/1) at this course (10.2f) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Hard to fancy. Recent results leave plenty to be desired, albeit not beaten far over 1m2f on latest.
6th	8 6th (8) (13/2 +0%) Isle Of Wolves	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(8) Isle Of Wolves 13/2, Twenty runs since last win in 2019 but has held form well in defeat this season, another creditable effort when third of 11 in handicap (13/2) at this course (10.2f) 10 days ago. Back up in trip. Player. 2-38 record, with his last win in 2019; stacks of minor honours; big each-way chance.
7th	6 7th (6) (5/1 +9%) Letaba	5 5/1(+9%)	(6) Letaba 5/1, Seen to advantage when second of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 36 days ago, plugging on after coming off bridle long way out in strongly-run contest. Up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-11 but twice close second in 1m2f handicaps, including at Chelmsford on latest outing.
8th	7 8th (7) (12/1 -71%) Bustaam	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Bustaam 12/1, Very good fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 7 days ago. Remains low mileage over this trip and merits consideration. Ex-French; 33-1 when fourth of 11 in C&D handicap last Friday and he could build on that.
9th	5 9th (5) (100/1 -400%) Polar Princess	100 100/1(-400%)	(5) Polar Princess 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when eighth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (12f, 66/1). Off 100 days. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task. Lightly raced; after wind surgery, market may again guide on this handicap debut.
10th	2 10th (2) (33/1 -175%) Painless Potter	33 33/1(-175%)	(2) Painless Potter 33/1, Hurdles winner at Worcester in September but left Shaun Lycett and pulled in similar race at same course last time. Bit to prove back on the Flat, though has joined good yard. One win each on Flat and over hurdles; some AW minor honours make this look a good mark.
11th	9 11th (9) (50/1 -317%) Typewritten	50 50/1(-317%)	(9) Typewritten 50/1, Rare below-par effort when eighth of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good to soft). Frame claims if sharp enough after 141 days off. Two respectable runs for new yard; back from a break with a disappointing turf run in June.

LTO Selection:

Brunello Breeze got off the mark over C&D at the beginning of the month having appeared to improve for a step up in trip. Despite being impressive on that occasion, the four-year-old has an 8lb rise to contend with and a chance is taken on LETABA. Ed Dunlop's gelding went close at Chelmsford on his latest start and the manner of that performance suggested he was worth another chance over this distance. Restorer, Isle of Wolves and Bustaam complete the shortlist.

A competitive handicap with several holding sound claims, though BRUNELLO BREEZE appeals most after justifying support with a taking victory over C&D earlier in the month. Bustaam remains low mileage and arrives on the back of a good effort over C&D last week, with the veteran Restorer and consistent duo Isle of Wolves and Bobby Shaftoe others to consider in a open-looking event.

The addition of blinkers has clearly agreed with BRUNELLO BREEZE (nap) and his breakthrough win came in dominant style over C&D.

13:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Wexford Conditions Hurdle 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (12/1 +14%) Double Pink	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Double Pink 12/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Tramore in April. 16/1, very good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.2f, soft) 47 days ago. Up in trip. Bit to find on these terms. Good effort in a handicap last time but she is not suited by the race conditions here.
2	3 2nd (3) (28/1 -40%) Good As Hell	28 28/1(-40%)	(3) Good As Hell 28/1, Fairly useful chaser. C&D winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this season. 28/1, last of 10 in handicap chase at Cork (17.6f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Much-improved mare over fences, needs to surpass her 106 hurdles mark considerably.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/3 -21%) Belle The Lioness	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(1) Belle The Lioness 10/3, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 40/1, 39½ lengths nineteenth of 21 to You Wear It Well in Dawn Run Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, soft). Off 8 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Should go well in these calmer waters. Second in a mares' Listed event last season, rated 11lb inferior to Whatcoudlhavebeen.
4	5 4th (5) (9/4 +18%) Whatcouldhavebeen	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(5) Whatcouldhavebeen 9/4, Fairly useful hurdler. 4/1, bit below form tenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, heavy) 17 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Respected back hurdling. Sets a high standard by virtue of second in a mares' Grade 1 novice event, fit from Flat.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (5/4 -25%) Mollys Mango	1.25 5/4(-25%)	(4) Mollys Mango 5/4, Bumper winner who made a successful start to her hurdle career in 15-runner 2m maiden at Thurles 15 days ago. Did that easily and there's more to come now stepping up in trip. Bumper winner, jumped well and won readily on recent hurdling debut at Thurles.

LTO Selection:

WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN won a 20-runner Fairyhouse maiden back in January and subsequently kept very good company including when second to Ashroe Diamond in a Grade 1 at the same venue. Jarlath Fahey's charge should be nearing peak fitness following a couple of recent outings on the Flat. Belle The Lioness is Listed placed over hurdles and also won a maiden last winter, while Mollys Mango is another for the shortlist after comfortably landing the odds at Thurles earlier this month. Good As Hell has gained all bar one of her five wins over fences, while Tramore maiden winner Double Pink made a bold bid to make all on her reappearance at Tipperary last month.

MOLLYS MANGO won in the style of a useful novice at Thurles and can follow up with the step up to 2½m promising to suit. The reappearing Belle The Lioness should find this a bit easier than the mares' novice at the Cheltenham Festival and is second choice ahead of Whatcouldhavebeen.

Given that her fitness is not in doubt after two Flat runs WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN (nap) should be able to exploit this opportunity

13:25 Wexford Conditions Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (13/2 +19%) Rascal	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(8) Rascal 13/2, Too free when well held sole outing in bumpers but showed more switched to hurdling when third in 8-runner maiden at Warwick (1m) in May, albeit well positioned in a steadily-run race. Belied 50-1 odds when placed on hurdle debut at Warwrick in May; considered each-way.
2	10 2nd (10) (8/1 +0%) Speaker Thomas	8 8/1(+0%)	(10) Speaker Thomas 8/1, Point winner who left his previous Rules efforts behind sent hurdling in a first-time tongue strap (also had breathing op) when third in 6-runner novice at Worcester (2m) last month. Open to improvement in this sphere. Made fairly encouraging stable/hurdle debut last month but improvement needed here.
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +0%) Inoui Machin	2 2/1(+0%)	(3) Inoui Machin 2/1, Made it 2 wins from 3 starts in bumpers at Chepstow (2m) in April and is bred to make a useful jumper. Plenty to like. Won bumpers at Doncaster and Chepstow last season; good prospect for novice hurdles.
4	1 4th (1) (3/1 +25%) Easter Junction	3 3/1(+25%)	(1) Easter Junction 3/1, Placed on the first of 2 starts in bumpers and ran to a fair level on his completed start over hurdles at Sedgefield last month, though was well positioned. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Displayed significant promise on both hurdle starts last month and has a big role to play.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 +0%) Mountain Pass	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Mountain Pass 16/1, Has a mixed pedigree and made a low-key start to his career in a Ludlow bumper for Oliver Sherwood in May. Beaten about 18l when fifth of sixth in very ordinary Plumpton bumper in May.
6th	2 6th (2) (22/1 -10%) Getaway Glory	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Getaway Glory 22/1, Winning Irish pointer with a good pedigree but was well held on his recent Ludlow hurdle debut. Most likely one for later. Irish point winner in April; well-beaten 40-1 shot on recent rules debut.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 -150%) Professor Higgins	50 50/1(-150%)	(7) Professor Higgins 50/1, Showed fair form when placed on the first 2 of 3 starts in bumpers. Makes hurdles debut. Made the frame in two small-field bumpers; well beaten in deeper bumper last month.
8th	5 8th (5) (13/2 +35%) Little Peter	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(5) Little Peter 13/2, Confirmed previous promise when winning 8-runner bumper at Worcester (16f, good to soft) 60 days ago, keeping on gamely. Not bred for jumping but his attitude will stand him in good stead. Narrow winner of run-of-the-mill bumper in September; more will be needed on hurdle debut.
9th	4 9th (4) (11/1 +31%) Ivegotdapower	11 11/1(+31%)	(4) Ivegotdapower 11/1, £32,000 5-y-o, Imperial Monarch gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Meath All Star. Won final 2 starts in Irish points (latest May 14). Has joined a good yard ahead of Rules debut but Brian Hughes seemingly prefers Ester Junction. Eventually came good in Irish points with two wins in the spring; bought for £32,000.

LTO Selection:

Dual bumper winner INOUI MACHIN makes his hurdles debut and, being a half-brother to five winners over jumps, it would come as no surprise were he to make an immediate impact. Ivegotdapower arrives following back-to-back victories in the pointing sphere and might prove to be the selection's biggest danger. Samazul and Little Peter have each shown a fair level of ability in bumpers and both could feature, while Mountain Pass should not be underestimated either.

INOUI MACHIN laid a solid foundation in bumpers by winning 2 of his 3 starts and is bred to make a useful jumper, so he makes plenty of appeal. Fellow bumper scorers Samazul and Little Peter head the opposition.

Dual bumper winner INOUI MACHIN looks a good hurdling prospect and gets the nod.

13:35 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/3 +26%) Triple Trade	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(5) Triple Trade 10/3, Gained his breakthrough success over fences in 2m4f handicap at Wincanton in April and followed up with a career best at Kempton later that month. Solid return over C&D but seemed to find the test inadequate, so will need them to go quick. Staying-on second over C&D recently and today's softer surface can work in his favour.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 -50%) Calico	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Calico 6/1, Enjoyed a productive 2022/23 campaign over fences and was in the process of showing improved form (6 lengths down in second) when falling at the last in Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree 7 months ago. Handicapper hasn't been harsh with that in mind, and he's a big player on return. Improved for fences last season; challenging mark but fully entitled to have a say.
3	10 3rd (10) (14/1 -17%) Walk In Clover	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Walk In Clover 14/1, Fairly useful chaser who has won here and was in the process of running well when unseating here 3 weeks ago. Can make her presence felt if her jumping holds up. In the process of an excellent run at the weights when unseating in a novice event here.
4	4 4th (4) (33/1 +18%) Prince Escalus	33 33/1(+18%)	(4) Prince Escalus 33/1, Useful chaser who gained a third win in that sphere in 2m Wetherby handicap in February. Below par since but might strip fitter for reappearance over C&D. He was never threatening when behind some of these here last month.
5th	6 5th (6) (15/2 +32%) Guy	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(6) Guy 15/2, Winning return with his stable going well at Fontwell in October and backed it up with a creditable fifth over C&D last time. Others look better treated, though. Ran well but was only fifth and beaten 6l over C&D recently; just 1lb lower for this.
6th	7 6th (7) (16/1 -14%) Madara	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Madara 16/1, First run since leaving Y. Fouin when unseated rider in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft, 33/1) on UK NH debut 20 days ago, would have finished in frame. Can't be ruled out. Going okay when unseating three out over C&D last month; each-way claims.
7th	9 7th (9) (11/1 +31%) Coastguard Station	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) Coastguard Station 11/1, Dual winning pointer who improved on his hurdles form when making a winning chase debut in 2m handicap at Doncaster a year and acquitted himself well in defeat subsequently. Creditable return over hurdles at Wetherby a month ago and should be spot on for this. Can strip fitter for his hurdling return; solid over fences last season; good ground ideal.
8th	1 8th (1) (17/2 -55%) Do Your Job	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(1) Do Your Job 17/2, Grade 2 winning novice chaser in his prime. Quiet time of it last season but shaped as if he'd come on for his stable debut at Aintree recently. Drop in trip could help, too, so he's not one to rule out. Should be all the sharper for his Aintree run and won't mind returning to 2m.
9th	8 9th (8) (12/1 +40%) Gold Des Bois	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Gold Des Bois 12/1, Straightforward and likeable chaser who arrives on the back of a solid showing when second in a 4-runner race at Kelso last month. Likely to find at least one too good in this company, however. Fourth last year; returns on the back of two solid efforts in defeat at Kelso.
11	11 \|U\| (11) (4/1 +27%) Ballybreeze	4 4/1(+27%)	(11) Ballybreeze 4/1, Looked a nice prospect when making a successful start over fences in a 2m Chepstow novice handicap last season and, having faced a stiff task in the Arkle, looked likely to resume winning ways before he departed at Market Rasen 7 months ago. More to come and very muchn one to note. Promising novice; had wind op and might be better treated than a few in here.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (14/1 -100%) No Risk Des Flos	14 14/1(-100%)	(3) No Risk Des Flos 14/1, Won twice at Wetherby last season and respectable third at Sandown when last seen 8 months ago. Should be pretty straight for this return but has improvement to find from this mark. Had a solid first season over fences and returns on a competitive mark.

LTO Selection:

TRIPLE TRADE showed a likeable attitude when willingly running on into second over C&D last time and this 1lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop him going one place better this time. The seven-year-old arrives here for the in-form Joe Tizzard stable and, with winning form on heavy ground in the past, he ticks plenty of boxes. Calico is feared most after a good campaign last term which culminated in a stab at the Grade 1 Maghull Novices' Chase, while No Risk Des Flos heads the remainder.

Given the way CALICO was shaping prior to falling in the Maghull Novices' at Aintree 7 months ago, he's not been overly punished by the handicapper and he's worth a chance to capitalise on return. Ballybreeze remains with plenty of improvement in him as a chaser, so he's regarded as a big danger, while Do Your Job can compete if he strips fitter for his return.

Most of these have chances but the dark horse is BALLYBREEZE on only his fourth chase start. He could be very well handicapped.

13:45 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (10/1 -25%) Ayr Poet	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Ayr Poet 10/1, Three wins from 14 runs this year. 7/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 6 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and not without each-way hope. In-form 8yo who has run well here (1m2f/7f) in his last two starts; shouldn't be far away.
1	6 1st (6) (10/1 +29%) Highwaygrey	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) Highwaygrey 10/1, Creditable 2¾ lengths fifth of 12 to Governor of India in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Hasn't got his head in front for a while, but there's no doubt that he's capable of winning races off this sort of mark. On dangerous mark and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/1 +29%) Cusack	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Cusack 10/1, Four-time course winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year, the latest gained here last month. 11/4, only ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 17 days ago, though, he's opposable on that back of that display. Course specialist but he didn't fire last time and all wins have been in Class 6 events.
3	8 3rd (8) (13/2 +59%) Mercurius Power	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(8) Mercurius Power 13/2, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 10 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Close fourth off reduced mark over C&D latest and has claims if he can build on that.
4	3 4th (3) (2/1 +11%) Governor Of India	2 2/1(+11%)	(3) Governor Of India 2/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D 17 days ago by neck from Sagauteur, cosily. Remains open to improvement for top yard, so 6 lb rise by no means prohibitive. Won on handicap/AW debut over C&D last month and he's open to more progress; big player.
5th	2 5th (2) (10/1 -67%) Cosmos Raj	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Cosmos Raj 10/1, Evens, respectable second of 5 in seller at Chelmsford City (8f) 10 days ago. Back up in trip and should be on the premises, albeit his record on the AW stands at 0-9. Six wins on turf but he's 0-9 on AW and was held in a seller last time; others preferred.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/4 -38%) Evening Story	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(1) Evening Story 11/4, First run since leaving Daniel & Claire Kubler when winning 11-runner handicap at this course (12.4f) 7 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Should cope with this drop back in trip and she's a major player under a penalty. Has won three of her last five starts and latest was at this track last week; respected.
7th	5 7th (5) (12/1 -50%) Sagauteur	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Sagauteur 12/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Neck second of 12 to Governor of India in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 17 days ago. 2 lb better off with that rival now, but his profile suggests that he's not certain to back that effort up. Went close off reduced mark behind Governor Of India over C&D last time; in the mix.

LTO Selection:

GOVERNOR OF INDIA improved from his first three starts to score on his handicap bow over C&D at the end of last month. Gelded prior to that display, that is also likely to have benefited him and a 6lb rise may not be enough to stop the son of Dubawi from going in again. Evening Story carries a 6lb penalty following last week's victory here, while others to note include Ayr Poet and Sagauteur.

It was a case of smoothly does it for EVENING STORY here last week and, with this drop back in trip unlikely to pose a problem, she is taken to complete the hat-trick. The clear main danger is fellow 3-y-o Governor of India, who made a winning all-weather/handicap debut over C&D recently and almost certainly has more to offer. Sagauteur was hot on the heels of Governor of India that day, but the each-way angle could be Highwaygrey, who encountered traffic problems when fifth in that same race.

The Gosdens' unexposed 3yo GOVERNOR OF INDIA won on his handicap debut over C&D last month and is open to more progress.

13:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Wexford Conditions Chase 23f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 +27%) Minella Crooner	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) Minella Crooner 4/1, Useful hurdler. Pulled up in National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham (29.9f, good to soft, 13/2) when last seen in March. Could pick up some place money here if on-song. Beat subsequent Irish Grand National winner I Am Maximus last December, off since March.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/2 +50%) Joyeux Machin	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(5) Joyeux Machin 7/2, Useful hurdler. 2 wins from 4 runs this season. Career best when winning 6-runner novice chase at this course (19.6f, soft, 7/2) 77 days ago. Dual course winner but faces a tough task against more established rivals.
3	6 3rd (6) (25/1 +50%) Time To Rocco	25 25/1(+50%)	(6) Time To Rocco 25/1, Fairly useful chaser. Eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Cork (16f, soft) 12 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly back up in trip. Held by Joyeux Machin on running here in September, moderate run over hurdles on latest.
4	2 4th (2) (8/15 +36%) Bronn	0.533333 8/15(+36%)	(2) Bronn 8/15, Very smart chaser. 7/2, creditable 10¾ lengths third of 6 to Gerri Colombe in Mildmay Novices' Chase at Aintree (25f, good to soft). Off 7 months. The one to beat. Novice chase form linked to the top-class Gerri Colombe, gets 5lb from Churchstonewarrior.

LTO Selection:

BRONN and Churchstonewarrior were closely matched over hurdles when fighting out the finish of a 2m4f Grade 2 novice at Fairyhouse and both progressed well over fences last season. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding gave odds-on backers a fright before making most to score over 2m5f again at Fairyhouse and was subsequently third in Grade 1 events at the Cheltenham and Aintree Festival meetings. He receives a valuable 5lb from Churchstonewarrior, who has not been seen since gaining a deserved win in a Navan Grade 2 over three miles in February. The lightly-raced Idas Boy is another talented chaser but may need this after a year's absence, while Minella Crooner also stays well and can boast a victory over I Am Maximus at Fairyhouse last term.

If he resumes at the top of his game, BRONN will be hard to beat. He quickly made up into a very smart novice last season, finishing third in Grade 1s at the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals during the spring, and this 6-y-o well have more to offer in this sphere. It's best to overlook Idas Boy's run at Punchestown when last seen 12 months ago and he will be a threat if fully tuned-up. Churchstonewarrior has done little wrong since switched to fences and he merits respect, too.

His links to the form of the top-class Gerri Colombe underline the chance held by BRONN in a likely duel with Churchstonewarrior

14:00 Wexford Conditions Chase 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (15/2 +6%) Cartonne	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(6) Cartonne 15/2, Appeared to go the wrong way over hurdles but good start to life in this sphere when bagging back-to-back handicap chases at Musselburgh. Pulled up on return at Carlisle but he's the sort to bounce back. Launched chase career with two wins in February/March but has a point to prove here.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 -40%) Abaya Du Mathan	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(7) Abaya Du Mathan 7/2, Dual winner of 19.4f handicap chases for David Pipe at Ffos Las this year. Good second for new yard in 2m Hereford handicap last time so he's very much one to consider off an unchanged mark. 3lb ahead of the handicapper after going close on recent stable debut at Hereford.
3	3 3rd (3) (3/1 +10%) Hardy Boy	3 3/1(+10%)	(3) Hardy Boy 3/1, In good form over fences this term and not disgraced back over hurdles when fourth at Worcester (23f, soft, 11/2) 66 days ago. Can give another good account back in this sphere. Below form when switched back to hurdling last time but largely consistent over fences.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 +50%) Tommy Cullen	4 4/1(+50%)	(2) Tommy Cullen 4/1, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles but he came in last of 7 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, good to firm) on debut over fences 38 days ago. Lots more is required. Course winner over hurdles; went off far too hard on recent seasonal/chase debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (11/4 +21%) Passing Reflection	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(4) Passing Reflection 11/4, Fair hurdler who shaped well on his chasing debut when fourth at Ludlow 22 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. Player. Kept on from the rear for respectable fourth on chase debut; can build on that run here.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 -250%) Jobesgreen Lad	14 14/1(-250%)	(1) Jobesgreen Lad 14/1, Scored at Ludlow in December but let down by his jumping when fourth of 6 in handicap chase (9/1) at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft). Off 7 months and needs to hit the ground running. 4-10 over fences; off since below-par run in March; right-handed tracks may suit better.

LTO Selection:

HARDY BOY hit the crossbar when last seen over fences in August and he followed that up with an underwhelming fourth at Worcester over the smaller obstacles last time. However, the return to this sphere off a 1lb lower mark could see him regain the winning thread. Passing Reflection finished fourth on her chase debut at Ludlow over a furlong further and could take a step forward, while Abaya Du Mathan is another to note.

Most of these can be given a chance but the vote goes to PASSING REFLECTION who seems sure to build on her considerate introduction to fences at Ludlow and remains with few miles on the clock. Abaya du Mathan is feared most off a handy-looking mark.

Alan King's PASSING REFLECTION tends to race too freely and is not without risk but big positives can be drawn from her chasing debut.

14:10 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (13/2 -30%) Homme Public	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(1) Homme Public 13/2, Likeable sort who had another good campaign last season, winning twice. Well supported and duly made a successful debut over fences on return at Wetherby (15.2f, good) last month but he lacks physical scope so it's questionable how far he can go in this sphere. Reliable handicap hurdler; jumped well at Wetherby on successful chase debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 -35%) Petit Tonnerre	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(4) Petit Tonnerre 9/2, Made winning handicap debut for this yard 20 months ago and shaped well or better than the result several times last season, latest when seventh in the County at the Festival (16.8f, good to soft) 8 months ago (not clear run before last). Built for chasing, so one to note on return. Seventh in last season's County Hurdle; brings plenty of potential into his chasing career.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/4 +18%) Mighty Tom	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(3) Mighty Tom 9/4, Smart handicap hurdler who shaped well when runner-up sent chasing after 11 weeks off, unlucky to bump into Letsbeclearaboutit in Grade 3 at Cork (20f, soft) 12 days ago. He's a likeable sort and is entitled to do better over fences. Smart hurdler (improved for this yard) and made positive chase debut in a Grade 3.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (6/5 +20%) JPR One	1.2 6/5(+20%)	(2) JPR One 6/5, Highly tried on back of novice hurdle wins and defied 12-month absence to score at Taunton (16.5f) in March. Took an immediate step forward sent chasing when landing 3-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (16.3f, heavy) and is open to further improvement. Inferior hurdler to his rivals but lightly raced and he looked good on chase debut.

LTO Selection:

Despite just four runners lining up here, this race still appears to be a difficult puzzle to solve with a tentative vote going the way of the Irish raider MIGHTY TOM. Cian Collins' charge was a modest second behind the classy Letsbeclearaboutit in a Grade 3 contest over 2m4f at Cork last time and should go well. Colin Tizzard saddled Eldorado Allen to victory in this contest in 2020 and Joe Tizzard has solid claims of repeating the feat with JPR One after his comfortable win at Newton Abbot, while Homme Public and Petit Tonnerre can follow them home.

Having shaped well or better than the result on several occasions in competitive handicap hurdles last season, PETIT TONNERRE is taken to make a winning start over the larger obstacles at the expense of Mighty Tom, who was unlucky to bump into Letsbeclearaboutit on his chasing debut at Cork recently and is entitled to do better over fences. Jpr One gets the verdict over Homme Public for third place.

Irish challenger MIGHTY TOM posted the highest RPR of these over hurdles and there was lots to like about his chase debut at Cork.

14:20 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (7/4 -30%) Assailant	1.75 7/4(-30%)	(1) Assailant 7/4, Dubawi half-brother to several winners, including 1m winner Chartreuse and 1¼m winner Gloria Mundi, both useful. Shaped encouragingly when third of 7 in maiden at York (7.9f, soft, 9/4) on debut 34 days ago. Up in trip. Open to improvement. The form pick after his staying-on third of seven maiden at York (1m, soft); 1m2f can help.
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +60%) Meydaan	2 2/1(+60%)	(5) Meydaan 2/1, Foaled February 22. Frankel colt. Dam 1m-1¼m winner, including of Pretty Polly Stakes. Makes plenty of appeal. Third foal; dam 1m-1m2f winner (including AW/Group 1; RPR 115); Frankel colt.
2	6 2nd (6) (15/8 +16%) Mr Hampstead	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(6) Mr Hampstead 15/8, Foaled March 30. $575,000 yearling, Galileo colt. Brother to smart 1¼m-1½m winner Savethelastdance. Top pedigree for a yard whose newcomers command respect. $575,000 yearling; second foal; brother to the 2023 Irish Oaks winner Savethelastdance.
3	3 3rd (3) (40/1 -186%) Flickering Halo	40 40/1(-186%)	(3) Flickering Halo 40/1, Dark Angel colt cost €90,000 as a yearling and showed a bit when fourth of 5 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, heavy) on debut 48 days ago. Since sold for only18,000 gns from Joseph O'Brien, so others are preferred. 4th of 5 in Killarney maiden (1m, heavy); left Joseph O'Brien's for 18,000gns in October.
4	8 4th (8) (9/1 -64%) Tokyo Bay	9 9/1(-64%)	(8) Tokyo Bay 9/1, Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to several winners, including very smart 1¼m/10.4f winner Danadana. Did best work late when second of 6 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 13/2) on debut 30 days ago. May well do better now up in trip. No match for winner at Nottingham (1m, heavy) but beat the other four, coming from rear.
5th	7 5th (7) (66/1 -164%) Sir Geoff Hurst	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Sir Geoff Hurst 66/1, Sea The Stars colt. 4/1, last of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f) on debut 13 days ago. Up in trip. 4-1 for maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) but slowly away and green, finishing last of eight.
6th	2 6th (2) (125/1 -89%) Believitanducan	125 125/1(-89%)	(2) Believitanducan 125/1, Make Believe gelding. Seemingly much improved from debut when fifth of 6 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 80/1) 30 days ago, racing alone on fair rail in straight. Up in trip. Needs to back that effort up. Fifth of six at Nottingham (1m, heavy) was a lot better, just over 1l behind Tokyo Bay.
7th	4 7th (4) (150/1 -88%) Laughing Lord	150 150/1(-88%)	(4) Laughing Lord 150/1, Foaled April 1. €16,000 yearling, Waldgeist gelding. Closely related to 9f winner Theophilos. Dam unraced out of useful 10.3f winner Miss Jean Brodie. Little immediate appeal on paper. 16,000euros yearling, by Waldgeist; has been gelded and had wind surgery.

LTO Selection:

Mr Hampstead, a full-brother to Irish Oaks winner Savethelastdance, and Meydaan, a son of Frankel out of a Group 1-winning mare, both make plenty of appeal on paper ahead of their introductions. However, the experience gained by ASSAILANT when third on debut at York may give John and Thady Gosden's colt the edge. Tokyo Bay is another open to improvement following his second at Nottingham.

ASSAILANT sets the standard on the basis of his York third, though newcomers Mr Hampstead and Meydaan possess glittering pedigrees and could well prove above average newcomers. Tokyo Bay also showed plenty to like on his first start and can't be ruled out in an intriguing contest.

Tokyo Bay and ASSAILANT caught the eye first time out. Mr Hampstead and Meydaan are two newcomers to note.

14:30 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Wexford Maiden Chase 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (8/1 -14%) The King Of Prs	8 8/1(-14%)	(9) The King Of Prs 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 5/1, career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) 60 days ago, kept up to work. Makes chase debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. In the picture. Two wins in handicap hurdles, market may provide clues about his trainer's four runners.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/8 +41%) Henn See	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(3) Henn See 13/8, Fairly useful chaser. 85/40, fourth of 16 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy), finishing tired. Off 9 months. Stable having good spell. Expected to be bang there. Fell on chase debut, needs to jump a lot better than when fourth at Fairyhouse in January.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/1 +36%) Skippin Court	9 9/1(+36%)	(7) Skippin Court 9/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 10/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 55 days ago, soon beaten. Switches from hurdles to chase. Fourth in two chase outings at this track during the summer, chance here in a weaker race.
4	6 4th (6) (5/1 +0%) Neveradullmoment	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Neveradullmoment 5/1, Fairly useful chaser. Winner in hurdle at Galway in July. Eighth of 11 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, heavy, 20/1) 10 days ago. Can make presence felt. Second to the useful Perceval Legallois on Galway chasing debut, lesser effort last week.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 -71%) Tempo Chapter Two	12 12/1(-71%)	(8) Tempo Chapter Two 12/1, Fairly useful chaser. Second of 4 in handicap chase (5/2) at Sligo (17.6f, heavy) 51 days ago. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Form in beginners' races is not particularly strong, made mistakes in a handicap last time.
6th	5 6th (5) (80/1 -220%) Mc Alpine	80 80/1(-220%)	(5) Mc Alpine 80/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Ninth of 11 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, heavy, 200/1) 10 days ago. More is needed. In good form over hurdles around this time two years ago, now struggling over fences.
7th	11 7th (11) (15/2 +0%) Mighty Mo Missouri	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(11) Mighty Mo Missouri 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 33/1, creditable ninth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, good) 38 days ago. Makes chase debut. Significantly back down in trip. Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner in August, well beaten in a handicaps on last two starts.
8th	4 8th (4) (17/2 -70%) Malton Groove	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(4) Malton Groove 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1, running creditably when fell 2 out in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f, soft). Off 9 months. Makes chase debut. Down in trip. Stable in good form. Considered. One good run over hurdles, doubts raised by failure to complete in two subsequent races.
9th	1 9th (1) (150/1 +0%) Balthar Boy	150 150/1(+0%)	(1) Balthar Boy 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Killarney (20.2f, good). Off over 2 years. Makes chase debut. Down in trip. 80-rated hurdler has not run August 2021, can be left out of calculations.
10th	10 10th (10) (66/1 -164%) Strange Notions	66 66/1(-164%)	(10) Strange Notions 66/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 19 in handicap at Navan (13f, soft, 20/1). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Winning hurdler, had a run on the Flat in May, latecomer to chasing, make little appeal.
11th	2 11th (2) (8/1 -78%) Charming Fortune	8 8/1(-78%)	(2) Charming Fortune 8/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. Won 13-runner novice hurdle at Sligo (20f, soft, 9/2) 21 days ago, pushed out. Makes chase debut. In the mix. Won a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Sligo three weeks ago, finished second in a point-to-point.

LTO Selection:

HENN SEE gets a tentative vote. The French import made a winning start for the champion trainer in a Limerick maiden hurdle nearly two years ago, but his jumping gave cause for concern on both outings since over fences last winter. He led when falling at the penultimate fence over this trip at Clonmel and his jumping deteriorated in the closing stages last time at Fairyhouse. Hopefully his technique has improved in the interim. Gavin Cromwell saddles an interesting trio including recent Sligo maiden hurdle winner Charming Fortune and The King Of Prs, who won a Listowel handicap hurdle last time. Neveradullmoment won a handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival and made an encouraging start over fences at the same venue.

Willie Mullins' HENN SEE holds the edge on form and is fancied to make a winning return for his in-form yard at the chief expense of fencing-newcomer Malton Groove. Charming Fortune is another having his first go over fences who needs a second look.

The Mullins camp has had plenty of time to work on the jumping issues that HENN SEE suffered from last season. He gets a hopeful vote

14:35 Wexford Maiden Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (12/1 -20%) Maggie O	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Maggie O 12/1, Irish point winner matched the pick of her form under Rules when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Bangor (19.6f, good) 88 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Mark still looks shade stiff but others are preferred. 2nd in a maiden at Bangor; only seventh of nine on handicap debut; wind op and tongue-tie.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +20%) East End Girl	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) East End Girl 2/1, Joined this yard from Lucy Wadham in the summer and benefited from a good position when resuming winning ways at Hereford (16.2f, good, 9/2) 24 days ago. Leading player from 3 lb higher mark. Back up 3lb after Hereford win but should be seriously involved in this weak race.
3	8 3rd (8) (7/1 -27%) Lady Berlais	7 7/1(-27%)	(8) Lady Berlais 7/1, Well backed but proved to be a disappointment on her stable debut at Newton Abbot last month and ran only to similar level at Hereford last time. Blinkers need to spark revival. 0-8 for Tom Symonds and soundly beaten in her two handicaps (2m5f/3m1f) for new yard.
4	10 4th (10) (40/1 -100%) Riccirella	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Riccirella 40/1, Has shown nothing over hurdles other than a tendency to pull hard and looks impossible to fancy. Runner-up in bumper at Southwell in June but she's struggled over hurdles; handicap debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 -17%) Lenebane	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Lenebane 14/1, Some promise when third on handicap debut at Market Rasen in May but folded worrying tamely both subsequent outings there. Lots to prove with cheekpieces back on. Bits of form make her look well handicapped but there have also been some heavy defeats.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/2 -10%) Regally Blonde	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Regally Blonde 11/2, Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland for Andrew Oliver showed more than previously over hurdles when third at Chepstow in April. Likely has more to come now handicapping and she's respected with recent Flat run under her belt. 1m5f Flat winner; modest over hurdles for new yard this January-April; recent Flat fifth.
7th	11 7th (11) (33/1 +0%) Rhyme Scheme	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Rhyme Scheme 33/1, Regressive on the Flat and has continued to go the wrong way over hurdles. Dual Flat winner in 2021 but little to cheer since, including eight starts over hurdles.
8th	3 8th (3) (80/1 -100%) Minnie Beets	80 80/1(-100%)	(3) Minnie Beets 80/1, Little show in 5 starts for Gordon Elliott and fared no better on yard debut when down the field at Warwick last week. Hard to fancy. Showed little for Gordon Elliott in Ireland and same on debut for new yard nine days ago.
9th	4 9th (4) (11/1 +21%) Vision Of Hope	11 11/1(+21%)	(4) Vision Of Hope 11/1, Recorded narrow successes at Huntingdon and Market Rasen in the summer but last 2 efforts haven't been as encouraging. Has since left James Owen and others are preferred. Won in May/June; off the boil before leaving James Owen for 8,000gns; headgear removed.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (3/1 +10%) Luna Dora	3 3/1(+10%)	(9) Luna Dora 3/1, Ready winner at Fakenham in April and ran well on return from 4-month break when second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal. Back-to-form second of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) last month after a summer break.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -250%) Luckie Money	28 28/1(-250%)	(6) Luckie Money 28/1, Just poor form in 3 starts over hurdles to date, well beaten at Worcester last time out. Tongue strap goes on for handicap debut and improvement is needed. A little ability first two starts; tailed off latest; wind surgery and also tongue tied.

LTO Selection:

EAST END GIRL accounted for her nearest rival by a length and a half in this grade at Hereford last month and the handicapper may have been kind to only put her up 3lb for that victory. The daughter of Youmzain is the one to beat. The main threat is Luna Dora, who was only denied by just over two lengths into second at Uttoxeter last time. Of the remainder, Luckie Money makes the most appeal on her handicap bow.

LUNA DORA was as good as ever on return at Uttoxeter last month and she's narrowly fancied to get the better of last-time-out Hereford winner East End Girl. Regally Blonde looks open to improvement in handicaps and can round off the placings.

It looks as if EAST END GIRL (nap) and Luna Dora with their recent achievements present clearly the most solid claims.

14:45 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 29f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/1 +36%) Foxy Jacks	9 9/1(+36%)	(3) Foxy Jacks 9/1, Ended long losing run in the Midlands National at Kilbeggan in July and good third in the Kerry National 8 weeks ago despite some poor jumping again. His record here isn't great (hasn't completed in 2 attempts over these fences). Capable handicapper but has departed mid-race in his two previous races on this circuit.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 +55%) Latenightpass	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(4) Latenightpass 9/2, Multiple point winner who has taken a hunter here and also landed the Aintree Foxhunters' in April 2022. Good fourth in that corresponding race when last seen and interesting runner up in trip now under the care of Dan Skelton. Classy hunter chaser who is now with the Skelton yard; cross-country debut.
3	11 3rd (11) (22/1 +45%) Didero Vallis	22 22/1(+45%)	(11) Didero Vallis 22/1, Useful chaser at his best but had lost the plot when last seen in the spring (bled here) and can only be watched on return/first go in one of these races. Even if back to form he's a whopping 19lb out of the weights for cross-country debut.
4	5 4th (5) (10/1 +38%) Francky Du Berlais	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Francky Du Berlais 10/1, Won the 2022 Summer Plate at Market Rasen and some good efforts since, including twice in September. On a tempting mark but he's never convinced over this far. Would prefer drier ground but ran well in this last season off 7lb higher.
5th	10 5th (10) (33/1 +18%) Volcano	33 33/1(+18%)	(10) Volcano 33/1, Strong stayer who is something of a Warwick specialist, adding to his haul when winning the same race for third time in March. Decent enough return at Ludlow but plenty on his plate from well out of the handicap on his first crack at one of these. Tailed off in this two years ago and he's further out of the weights this time.
6th	2 6th (2) (4/1 -78%) Delta Work	4 4/1(-78%)	(2) Delta Work 4/1, Won the Cross Country Chase for the second year running at the Festival, finding plenty to see off Galvin. No luck in the Grand National thereafter and should be better for last month's Punchestown return. This always tough having to concede weight to most but his claims are obvious. Record 2-3 on this cross-country course; below par last month but usually is after a break.
7th	12 7th (12) (66/1 +18%) Whatsyourstatus	66 66/1(+18%)	(12) Whatsyourstatus 66/1, Scored over fences at Clonmel in June but not so good over hurdles twice since and faces a stiff task here. Impossible to recommend at these weights in his first cross-country chase.
8th	1 8th (1) (10/3 +5%) Galvin	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(1) Galvin 10/3, Tough and genuine performer with a good Cheltenham Festival CV, second to a stablemate with an even better one in Delta Work on his first go in a cross-country race in March. Didn't last long in the Grand National but highly respected back here under 7 lb amateur given his good record fresh. 2nd to Delta Work on this course in March; has a persuasive record when fresh.
9th	7 9th (7) (14/1 -27%) Diesel D'allier	14 14/1(-27%)	(7) Diesel D'allier 14/1, Useful chaser on the cross-country circuit, winning this in 2019, third to Back On The Lash in 2021 before taking the December contest here from a 2 lb lower mark. Struggled badly in 2 runs over these fences earlier in the year but should be better for last month's reappearance over hurdles. Has plenty of form around here and should be sharper for a recent run over hurdles.
10th	6 10th (6) (15/2 -7%) Back On The Lash	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(6) Back On The Lash 15/2, Has won this handicap for the last 2 seasons off similar marks (latest race re-scheduled and ran in January). No show last 3 starts but now 2 lb below that last winning mark and no surprise to see a revival. Big player. Won the last two editions of this race but current wellbeing is a cause for concern.
11th	8 11th (8) (12/1 +25%) Musical Slave	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Musical Slave 12/1, Landed 3m veterans' chase at Exeter in February and back on track with a good comeback run at Wincanton, helped by a better round of jumping than he often manages. First go over these fences and won't lack for stamina. Interesting. Debuting in a race of this nature but he stays this trip and could have some say.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (40/1 -82%) Dieu Vivant	40 40/1(-82%)	(9) Dieu Vivant 40/1, Multiple hunter winner who took a 3m Bangor handicap chase in September. Well beaten at Uttoxeter next time and work to do on first go in one of these. Ran poorly last time and remains to be seen what he'll make of this new challenge.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (200/1 +0%) Debden Bank	200 200/1(+0%)	(13) Debden Bank 200/1, Fair handicap chaser at best but pulled up last 4 starts and no appeal on these terms. He runs in his first cross-country chase from 45lb out of the weights.

LTO Selection:

LATENIGHTPASS finished a cracking fourth in the Foxhunters at Aintree in April and makes his belated handicap bow now under the tutelage of Dan Skelton. The veteran's opening mark looks workable and he may be able to get the better of Delta Work, who must concede 22lb to the selection. The son of Network has two victories to his name in this sphere and he is likely to be in the mix once more, with his stablemate Galvin unlikely to be far away.

BACK ON THE LASH comes alive over these fences and is 2 lb lower than for his last win in this sphere in January. He'll be better for last month's return at Exeter so a revival is surely on the cards and he gets the vote over Gordon Elliott's Delta Work and Galvin, who are undoubtedly the class acts but must concede stacks of weight to Martin Keighley's charge.

This handicap version makes life all the tougher for the class acts but GALVIN (nap) is usually mustard when fresh.

14:55 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 29f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 -20%) Aqwaam	3 3/1(-20%)	(2) Aqwaam 3/1, 6/4, career best when easily winning 6-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 10 days ago. He remains relatively unexposed on all-weather and should go very close under a 5 lb penalty. Clearcut win at Chelmsford (1m6f) ten days ago and he's respected under a penalty.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 -20%) Animato	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Animato 12/1, 4/1 and visored for 1st time, bit below form third of 6 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, heavy) 17 days ago, beaten when hanging left under 2f out. Significantly back up in trip. Makes all-weather debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Had an excuse on heavy latest and is still unexposed at 2m but others are more persuasive.
3	9 3rd (9) (14/1 -75%) Valley Of Flowers	14 14/1(-75%)	(9) Valley Of Flowers 14/1, C&D winner in October. 4 wins from 13 runs this year. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (7/2) at this course (12.4f) 18 days ago, travelling throughout the contest as though still in good nick. Significantly back up in trip. Won three in a row in the autumn but she's been vulnerable in last two runs; work to do.
4	4 4th (4) (11/2 +45%) Pons Aelius	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(4) Pons Aelius 11/2, Latest win at Goodwood in June. 20/1, failed to get home faced with an extreme test when sixth of 9 in handicap at Chester (18.6f, heavy) just under 7 weeks ago. Drops back in grade after a short break but he needs to bounce back near best.
5th	3 5th (3) (17/2 -6%) Sarsons Risk	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(3) Sarsons Risk 17/2, Third of 5 in handicap hurdle (11/8) at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 6 months ago, failing to see his race out here under a typically attacking ride. Fairly useful on Flat, down the field in Heritage handicap at Newmarket on last outing. Interesting. Disappointing under both codes last twice and has some questions to answer on return.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/4 +42%) Haaland	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(8) Haaland 7/4, 6/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D 4 weeks ago, suited by increase in trip. Enters calculations raised 7 lb. Made it 3-8 on AW when surging 6l clear over C&D last time; big player again up 7lb.
7th	1 7th (1) (12/1 -50%) Balhambar	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Balhambar 12/1, 5/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, shaped with encouragement on first outing since leaving Sir Michael Stoute (35,000 gns) after 5 months off when fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. One to consider. Lightly raced 4yo who still has potential and looks interesting at this new trip.
8th	7 8th (7) (28/1 -40%) Mukha Magic	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) Mukha Magic 28/1, 66/1, ran poorly back in his usual headgear when last of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (18f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Best watched at present. 11-time winner but he's been generally disappointing since his last success in June.
9th	10 9th (10) (25/1 -150%) Ebony Maw	25 25/1(-150%)	(10) Ebony Maw 25/1, 16/1, won 11-runner handicap at Catterick (15.9f, heavy) 17 days ago, always holding on. 3 lb higher but others more persuasive faced with contrasting conditions. Resurgent 6yo but this is a big step back up in grade and others look stronger.
10th	6 10th (6) (40/1 -186%) Award Dancer	40 40/1(-186%)	(6) Award Dancer 40/1, Course winner. Latest win at Redcar in October. 5/2, shaped as if amiss when last of 11 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 18 days ago, finding nothing. Significantly up in trip. Won over 1m6f at Redcar last month but he flopped back here last time; risks attached.

LTO Selection:

AQWAAM justified strong support in the market when winning with ease at Chelmsford recently and a 5lb penalty may not be enough to prevent Ian Williams' gelding from completing a quick-fire double. Haaland is clearly heading in the right direction after landing the spoils in some style over C&D last month and the three-year-old isn't taken lightly off 7lb higher in the ratings. Top-weight Balhambar may fare best of the remaining protagonists.

This can go the way of the penalised AQWAAM, who produced a career best when easily winning at Chelmsford 10 days ago and Ian Williams' 5-y-o remains relatively unexposed on a synthetic surface. Second choice is sole 3-y-o Haaland, who relished a further step up in trip when scoring over C&D 4 weeks ago, with Balhambar and Animato taken to battle out minor honours.

3yo HAALAND really kicked on again with his emphatic win over C&D last month and he gets the vote ahead of Aqwaam.

15:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (9/2 +18%) Jeriko De Baune	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(1) Jeriko De Baune 9/2, 10/1, good fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Galway (24f, heavy) 20 days ago. Looks competitive on form eased 1 lb in search of his first success. Drop back in trip could suit and likely 4yo has more scope for improvement than most.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/1 +30%) Collo Meo	7 7/1(+30%)	(4) Collo Meo 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. First run since leaving E. Sheehy when eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 14/1) 27 days ago. Returned from well over 3 years absence when soundly beaten last month, best watched.
3	10 3rd (10) (6/1 +63%) Courting Vickie	6 6/1(+63%)	(10) Courting Vickie 6/1, Unreliable individual. 18/1, below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy) 10 days ago. Recent form none too encouraging but remains of interest at this lowly level.
4	2 4th (2) (15/2 -67%) Cruisin Susan	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(2) Cruisin Susan 15/2, 28/1, last of 3 in minor event hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, heavy) 10 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Modest form since winning Tramore maiden last season; others preferred.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/4 +10%) Banada Bridge	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(3) Banada Bridge 9/4, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Respectable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 41 days ago, travelling as well as any. Back up in trip. Shortlist material. Solid 2m handicap form and worthy of this mark but stamina concerns upped in trip here.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (4/1 +33%) Pirate Bonnie	4 4/1(+33%)	(9) Pirate Bonnie 4/1, 11/2, ninth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 6 days ago. Has work to do. Never sighted when well-supported in market at Gowran last Saturday; may yet improve.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (16/1 -60%) Mythical Times	16 16/1(-60%)	(8) Mythical Times 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft, 66/1) 33 days ago. In the picture. Ran well for a long way at Cork last month so one to consider here in a weak affair.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (18/1 -50%) Something Small	18 18/1(-50%)	(6) Something Small 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, soft) 46 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Better for last month's comeback run and cheekpieces fitted for handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

BANADA BRIDGE appears to have found a good opportunity to open her account. The selection twice filled the runner-up spot over this distance last season including behind Gaoth Chuil at Leopardstown in March and that form received a timely boost at Naas last Sunday. The six-year-old mare has been consistent over shorter trips in recent months and is preferred to Mythical Times, who indicated a modest handicap could be within his compass when fifth to Getabelle (won again since) over a similar trip at Cork last month. Top-weight Jeriko De Baune was also far from disgraced over three miles at Galway last time, while Collo Meo boasts the best piece of form on his second to the odds-on Castle Town House in an 18-runner Limerick maiden, but was off the course for well over two years before soundly beaten at the same venue last month.

JERIKO DE BAUNE can race off a 1 lb lower mark than when a good recent Galway fifth so gets the vote in an open handicap. Banada Bridge is weighted to have a big say so rates next best ahead of the lightly-raced Mythical Times.

Modest fare in which it could pay to side with top-weight JERIKO DE BAUNE, who should appreciate this drop in trip and is less expos

15:10 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 -11%) Gaboriot	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(3) Gaboriot 5/2, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark compared to his early days chasing in France as he won 3m Kempton handicap 4 weeks ago, holding on gamely. Can go well again up 3 lb. Suited by the return to handicap level last time; may build on that Kempton win.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/1 +56%) Head On	7 7/1(+56%)	(8) Head On 7/1, Won 3 handicap chases in the early stages of the 2021-22 season. Easy to back and went with little short-term encouragement tried without a tongue strap after 19 months off at Bangor 7 weeks ago and bit to prove. May be sharper for latest run; nicely weighted off last winning mark.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/4 +0%) Crystal Moon	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(7) Crystal Moon 11/4, Jumped better as he got off the mark in 3m Huntingdon handicap chase on Boxing Day. That wasn't much of a race but unlikely this will take much winning either, so he's considered up 7 lb. Won at Huntingdon when last seen and looks open to further improvement over fences.
4	1 4th (1) (9/2 +31%) Gentle Frank	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(1) Gentle Frank 9/2, Course novice hurdle winner who could do better now going chasing up in distance. One to note on his return. Hurdles win came at this track; interesting back here on chase/handicap debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 +44%) Lepashe	14 14/1(+44%)	(5) Lepashe 14/1, Point winner/fair hurdler who offered little tried chasing after 6 months off at Huntingdon recently. Yard remains quiet. Return to Doncaster may help, having posted best hurdles efforts at this course.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 +14%) Crossing The Bar	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Crossing The Bar 12/1, Successful twice over hurdles at Plumpton (both at 25f) during second half of last season. Probably needed the run after 6 months off but still went with little short-term encouragement sent chasing at Newton Abbot 4 weeks ago. Well below par in two outings this season, latest switched to fences.
7th	6 7th (6) (7/1 -75%) Brave Starlight	7 7/1(-75%)	(6) Brave Starlight 7/1, Winning Irish pointer placed on 2 of his 3 starts in hunters but no show on hurdles debut 3 weeks ago. Could do better back chasing and one to note with Brian Hughes up. Ran respectably in notable event on most recent chase start; may progress.

LTO Selection:

The Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero team can do very little wrong at present and they appear to have a strong chance to continue their fine run of form with GABORIOT. A winner at Kempton last month when returning from a break, the seven-year-old could have more to offer racing off a 3lb higher mark. Crystal Moon has gone well fresh in the past and is open to improvement on just his third start over fences, while Brave Starlight is expected to leave behind his Exeter run over timber.

GABORIOT battled well to score at Kempton and remains well treated on the pick of his French form so could be good for the follow up. Crystal Moon, Brave Starlight and Gentle Frank can also have good cases made for them in a race that may not take much winning.

Back at the scene of his hurdles success, interesting chase debutant GENTLE FRANK gets the vote. Gaboriot is second choice.

15:20 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (22/1 -57%) Minella Missile	22 22/1(-57%)	(4) Minella Missile 22/1, Successful in April on the second of 2 starts in Irish points and belied poor vibes in the betting to make a winning debut under Rules in tidy fashion at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 17 days ago. However, the time was nothing to write home about and requires a lot more upped appreciably in class. Scored at Chepstow on rules debut and looks open to further progress; could go well.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/6 +0%) Captain Teague	0.666667 4/6(+0%)	(1) Captain Teague 4/6, €70,000 point winner from good family who looked a good prospect when landing the odds in Plumpton bumper in December. Beaten only 2½ lengths when third in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and made perfect start to his hurdling career when winning Persian War at Chepstow on return. Exciting prospect. Third in Champion Bumper; won the Persian War at Chepstow on hurdles debut; respected.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +33%) The Big Doyen	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) The Big Doyen 4/1, Useful hurdler who completed a simple task when making all in a Tipperary maiden (20f) in July. Made the most of his experience to follow up at Galway before proving no match for a progressive rival in a listed event at Limerick 27 days ago. Irish hurdler who has shown improvement upped to 2m4f/2m5f this season; big player.
4	3 4th (3) (11/2 +8%) Kinbara	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(3) Kinbara 11/2, Fairly useful bumper winner who overcame a couple of cautious leaps to make a successful debut over hurdles in 14-runner maiden at Wexford (3m) in July. Easily followed up in a thin race at Cartmel a fortnight later and remains capable of better. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Irish 5yo who has recorded two 18l wins since switched to hurdles; interesting prospect.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 -10%) Moonovercloon	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Moonovercloon 22/1, Resumed his progress when running out a convincing winner of a Sligo handicap in August and would have gone very close but for an uncharacteristic jumping lapse at Listowel next time. Seemed to find his stamina stretched over 3m here last month, so a return to shorter looks a good move. Ran respectably in Pertemps qualifier here last time but others have greater potential.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 +0%) Sequestered	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Sequestered 12/1, No great shakes in bumpers but different proposition over hurdles, improving further to resume winning ways in 8-runner novice at Galway (20.7f) 19 days ago. That form has been franked by the runner-up, so he's not taken lightly upped in grade. Irish novice; has form figures of 121 since upped to 2m4f; overcame trouble last time.
7th	7 7th (7) (150/1 -50%) Supreme Commander	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Supreme Commander 150/1, Bought for plenty of money after finishing second in an Irish point but made an unpromising start to his Rules career when pulled up in a hunter chase at Exeter in March 2022 and not seen since. Let down by jumping in novice hunter chase when last seen; stiff task at this level.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (50/1 +0%) Wild Side Of Life	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Wild Side Of Life 50/1, Easily opened his account in Irish points at third attempt in April and made a promising start to his Rules career when beaten only by one who seems destined for better things at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) 13 days ago. This is obviously much tougher but he's open to improvement nonetheless. Runner-up at Wetherby on rules debut; still unexposed but this is a tougher task.

LTO Selection:

Champion Bumper third Captain Teague is sure to prove popular after opening his account over hurdles in the Persian War at Chepstow last month. However, Paul Nicholls' inmate may need to jump more fluently in this deeper contest to complete a double and it could be worth taking a punt on KINBARA. A wide-margin winner on both starts over hurdles to date, the son of Mahler ticks plenty of the right boxes. The Big Doyen rates best of the remainder.

CAPTAIN TEAGUE made a highly promising start to his hurdling career with victory in the Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow on his return last month and, with significant improvement on the cards, he ought to prove hard to beat having already run to a useful level. Kinbara represents a stable that does well with its runners at this track and has impressed in winning both his starts in this sphere, so warrants plenty of respect, as does Sequestered, whose Galway win is backed up by the timefigure.

Captain Teague is respected but KINBARA looks a strong alternative. The Big Doyen and Sequestered are also of interest.

15:30 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 -14%) Bergerac	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Bergerac 4/1, Second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 7 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Remains well treated and he has to be high on the shortlist. Turned things around with a close call over C&D last week; big player off same mark.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/2 +8%) Dickieburd	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(4) Dickieburd 11/2, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (6f, 8/1) 7 days ago. More on his plate under a penalty in this tougher race. Resumed his progress when making all over 6f here last week; respected under penalty.
3	9 3rd (9) (17/2 +39%) Digital	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(9) Digital 17/2, Latest win at Kempton in October. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (6/4) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won a claimer last month but he faded back in a handicap last time; others preferred.
4	10 4th (10) (13/2 +19%) Treacherous	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(10) Treacherous 13/2, Course winner. 17/2, good neck third of 9 to Strong Johnson in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Can make his presence felt once again. Close up in his last three runs including over C&D latest; in the thick of things again.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 -50%) Pockley	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Pockley 12/1, Unreliable sort. 3-time C&D winner. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (6/1) 10 days ago, just holding on. Doesn't appeal as an obvious type to follow up. Recorded his sixth course win when scoring over C&D ten days ago; respected under penalty.
6th	6 6th (6) (3/1 +50%) Brooklyn Nine Nine	3 3/1(+50%)	(6) Brooklyn Nine Nine 3/1, Course winner. Creditable fourth of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good, 16/1) 68 days ago, left poorly placed. Of strong interest off the same mark here on the back of that eye-catching effort. Lightly raced 3yo who was an eyecatcher in a big field at York (5f) last time; dangerous.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 -133%) Strong Johnson	14 14/1(-133%)	(1) Strong Johnson 14/1, Three wins from 15 runs this year. 6/1, won 9-runner handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Respected under a penalty. Has won three of his last seven starts including over C&D latest; respected under penalty.
8th	12 8th (12) (16/1 -33%) Ramon Di Loria	16 16/1(-33%)	(12) Ramon Di Loria 16/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 7 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Placed in C&D handicaps in his last two starts and has each-way claims again.
9th	3 9th (3) (16/1 -33%) Venturous	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Venturous 16/1, Four-time C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good, 16/1) 59 days ago. Would be a danger to all off this mark if on a going day. Smart in his prime but last win was 20 months ago and he's been on the downgrade this year.
10th	8 10th (8) (14/1 -40%) Princess Karine	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Princess Karine 14/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in September. 7/2, bit below form 3¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Strong Johnson in handicap at Ripon (5f, good) 48 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Reliable 4yo but she's never won off mark this high and others look stronger.
11th	5 11th (5) (28/1 -133%) Be Proud	28 28/1(-133%)	(5) Be Proud 28/1, Five-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Ayr in October. 12/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy) 20 days ago. Back down in trip and it wouldn't be the biggest of surprises were he to bounce back with a bold show. Three wins in 2023 but he's not easy to predict and was tailed off latest; risks attached.

LTO Selection:

BERGERAC posted his best effort of the year after being collared in the shadows of the post and finishing second over C&D last Friday. The five-year-old may take plenty of beating if running to a similar level on this quick turnaround, with the drop in class a big positive too. Dickieburd opened his account on the all-weather at the same meeting as the selection, but a 6lb penalty may leave Craig Lidster's inmate vulnerable, with penalised winner Strong Johnson feared most.

Less exposed than the majority of these, BROOKLYN NINE NINE makes plenty of appeal on the back of an eye-catching fourth of 17 in a Class 3 handicap at York where he shaped much better than the bare result. This stiffer 5f will be more suitable for Richard Fahey's charge. Bergerac returned to form when runner-up over C&D last time and is next on the list ahead of Venturous. There wasn't much between Strong Johnson and Treacherous here recently and they should both be in the mix once again.

The vote goes to BERGERAC, who turned things around with a near-miss over C&D last week and is a big player if he can repeat that form.

15:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 -14%) Kiln Time	4 4/1(-14%)	(7) Kiln Time 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy, 25/1) 10 days ago. Enters calculations. Fine comeback run at Fairyhouse; may want a greater stamina test than this but respected.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/3 +26%) We'llgowats	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(3) We'llgowats 10/3, Unreliable type. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Respectable ninth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good, 13/2) 38 days ago. Booking of Kelly a plus. Others more persuasive. Gowran winner held since off this mark but don't rule out.
3	8 3rd (8) (28/1 +15%) Man River	28 28/1(+15%)	(8) Man River 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 15 in handicap at Navan (10f, soft). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Hard to make a case for but worth a market check on handicap hurdle debut.
4	10 4th (10) (22/1 +33%) Cornmarket	22 22/1(+33%)	(10) Cornmarket 22/1, 150/1, sixth of 10 in maiden at the Curragh (12f, heavy) 12 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back up in trip. Below form on last hurdle outing so others preferred. Well held so far in handicaps, including remote fourth at Clonmel last month.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/2 -75%) Brownstone	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(5) Brownstone 7/2, Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. Good fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (5/2) at Thurles (16.1f, soft) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Has good chance on form. Good recent 2m form; this trip the limit of his stamina but should go well.
6th	4 6th (4) (13/2 +46%) Mastermind	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(4) Mastermind 13/2, Fair fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Fairyhouse (24f, soft) 46 days ago. Twenty six runs since last win in 2018. Best at 2m on heavy; career-low mark but trip remains an issue.
7th	6 7th (6) (7/2 +42%) Huit Reflets	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(6) Huit Reflets 7/2, Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Tramore (16.8f, good) 167 days ago. Has work to do. Has form over this trip and on heavy but lack of a recent run a concern.
8th	9 8th (9) (50/1 -52%) Mollys Dream	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Mollys Dream 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Tramore (21.1f, good) 168 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Nothing so far in maidens, encounters much more testing conditions on handicap debut.
2	2 \|R\| (2) (33/1 -313%) Eikonix	33 33/1(-313%)	(2) Eikonix 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 150/1) 49 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Potential improver now upped in trip for handicap debut on ground he handles.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (12/1 -71%) Tastyee	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) Tastyee 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Modest winner at 12f on flat. Fifth of 18 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 26 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Possibilities. Best flat form on better ground; stamina concerns on handicap hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:

BROWNSTONE moved yards from Mick Winters this autumn and opened his account on soft ground at Fairyhouse last month. The Yeats gelding, who was previously placed on testing ground over this trip at Perth, again shaped well at Thurles last time and connections believe he could be better suited by going left-handed. We'llgowats won over this distance at Cork last year and struck again on her penultimate start in deep ground at Gowran, while the lightly-raced Kiln Time has been tried over a variety of trips and beat all bar Duffys Getaway on his handicap debut over three miles at Fairyhouse last week. Tastyee and Huit Reflets are others to consider.

BROWNSTONE looks the way to go on the back of his good Thurles fourth with this return to a longer trip also a likely plus. Kiln Time is next on the list on the back of his good Fairyhouse second, with Tastyee another who need considering now going into handicaps.

KILN TIME showed plenty on his return at Fairyhouse recently and could take the beating here even though he ideally

15:45 Wexford Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:53 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/1 +0%) Immortal Fame	6 6/1(+0%)	(1) Immortal Fame 6/1, Successful 3 times during 2021/22 campaign and, though winless last term, he made a positive start to this season when runner-up at Chepstow (19.4f, soft). 2 lb nudge fair enough and likely to be in the mix. Has a record of 3-4 in 2m4f/2m5f contests over hurdles; major claims.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/2 +46%) Burrows Hall	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(8) Burrows Hall 7/2, Followed Carlisle breakthrough success in April with a dismal display at Hexham, but that run can probably be excused (found to have bled). Back on track returned to Carlisle (17.2f, soft) on his reappearance and shapes as though worth another try at this sort of trip. Chance. Creditable third over 2m1f at Carlisle on reappearance; could go well again.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 +33%) Zwicky	3 3/1(+33%)	(2) Zwicky 3/1, Highly progressive handicap hurdler who made it three from his last four in smooth style at Carlisle last month. Should get a decent pace to aim at here and, with further progress on the cards, a 4 lb rise may not stop him. 2-2 this term, winning at Sedgefield and Carlisle; improving sort; respected.
4	9 4th (9) (15/2 -67%) Nickelforce	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(9) Nickelforce 15/2, Yet to get his head in front, but he's a lightly-raced 4-y-o and it's surely a matter of time before he puts that right judged on his solid latest effort with the hood refitted at Hereford (21.7f, good to firm) where he chased home a well-handicapped rival. Big player. Solid second at Hereford last month; open to further progress in handicaps.
5th	14 5th (14) (40/1 -21%) Magna Moralia	40 40/1(-21%)	(14) Magna Moralia 40/1, Sole success from 17 starts in this sphere was registered back in April 2021. Mixed bag since and while he was runner-up twice in handicaps during the summer, a bounce back is needed following low-key efforts on his last 2 starts. 0-11 and inconsistent for current stable; not sure what to expect.
6th	10 6th (10) (7/1 +42%) What A Steal	7 7/1(+42%)	(10) What A Steal 7/1, Showed fair form in a couple of bumpers and bettered his first 2 starts in this sphere when third in a 15f Wincanton maiden in February. Shaped as though amiss in a first-time tongue strap on subsequent handicap bow at Perth and has since undergone a wind op. Had wind surgery since last run; may progress this season.
7th	11 7th (11) (12/1 -9%) Mister Barclay	12 12/1(-9%)	(11) Mister Barclay 12/1, Failed to trouble the judge first 3 starts over hurdles, but had the look of one who may do better in handicaps and duly confirmed that impression when third on handicap bow at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) in April. Step back up in trip looks a good move and he's worth a second look. Promising handicap debut at Hereford on last appearance; one to consider.
8th	5 8th (5) (25/1 -213%) Ambassador	25 25/1(-213%)	(5) Ambassador 25/1, Left Martin Keighley on the back of a win in July and made it 2 wins from 3 first starts for current connections at Kelso in September. Not disgraced back on the Flat recently, but will likely find one or two too good here. 2-4 over hurdles for current stable but has stamina to prove upped in trip.
9th	16 9th (16) (22/1 +12%) No Worries	22 22/1(+12%)	(16) No Worries 22/1, Won 3 times over hurdles in 2021/22 season and struck on Ludlow chase debut last November. Let down by his jumping/attitude since then, although his latest run back hurdling can be ignored (hampered and nearly unseated 3 out), others make more appeal. Poor effort returned to hurdles six weeks ago; opposed.
10th	4 10th (4) (100/1 -400%) Monty Nevett	100 100/1(-400%)	(4) Monty Nevett 100/1, Stepped up on what he showed in bumpers/on hurdles debut when a close third in an 8-runner Newcastle novice in May. However, no show upped to this trip Hexham the following month and big step forward needed now handicapping. Looked a non-stayer over 2m4f last time out; has a stamina doubt.
11th	13 11th (13) (28/1 +30%) Bergentown	28 28/1(+30%)	(13) Bergentown 28/1, Little worthwhile form in 16 starts over hurdles in Ireland, but left those efforts well behind when making a winning start for this yard at Bangor in June. He hasn't come close to reproducing that form in 4 subsequent outings, though. Has totally failed to build on Bangor success; others preferred.
12th	15 12th (15) (40/1 +20%) Rainbow Jet	40 40/1(+20%)	(15) Rainbow Jet 40/1, Winner of just one of his 23 starts on the Flat and hurdles record stands at 0-8. First-flight faller when last see in this sphere in May and it's easy enough to look elsewhere in search of the likely winner. Flat winner who has unconvincing hurdles form.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (6/1 +14%) Well Vicky	6 6/1(+14%)	(3) Well Vicky 6/1, Won her first 3 handicaps last term, the latest off a 7 lb lower mark at Plumpton in February. Good form came to a halt in a warm race at Cheltenham when last seen during the spring, but it would be no surprise to see her resume her progression this season. 3-3 in Class 5, namely a February hat-trick; possibilities back in this grade.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (40/1 -60%) Miss Mahmite	40 40/1(-60%)	(7) Miss Mahmite 40/1, Showed a bit more when second in a slowly-run 19.4f novice here in November 2020. However, pulled up both subsequent starts and wellbeing needs taking on trust following a 960-day absence ahead of this debut for new yard. Returning from a long absence and debuting for new yard; market can guide.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (40/1 +0%) Seaborough	40 40/1(+0%)	(12) Seaborough 40/1, Back down to the mark off which he gained his latest success at Uttoxeter in September 2022. However, failed to fire on latest hurdles start during the summer and efforts on the Flat either side of that haven't been inspiring either. Exposed 8yo who has poor claims on 2023 form (Flat/hurdles).

LTO Selection:

Zwicky commands the utmost respect in search of a fourth victory from his last five starts and the six-year-old has the advantage of Joe Williamson's claim negating the 4lb rise for his Carlisle success last month. The vote, though, goes to NICKELFORCE, who benefited from a first-time hood when runner-up at Hereford and a more galloping track on this occasion may help. Others to consider are Mister Barclay and Immortal Fame.

NICKELFORCE and Zwicky are both heading in the right direction and could be the pair to focus on here. The latter proved that he is comfortable in this big-field scenario when scoring at Carlisle and is not passed over at all lightly in his hat-trick attempt. However, Nickelforce bumped into a well-handicapped rival at Hereford (form which has been boosted by the subsequent win of the third) and he is marginally preferred. Burrows Hall and Immortal Fame are others with a chance.

Hereford runner-up NICKELFORCE, an unexposed sort, is taken to go one better. Mister Barclay is second choice.

15:53 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +27%) Impose Toi	2 2/1(+27%)	(2) Impose Toi 2/1, Dual French bumper scorer who made it 2-4 over hurdles for this yard when easily seeing off 3 rivals in a 21f Ludlow novice in May. Lightly-raced sort who can be expected to go on to better things in handicaps. Two wins (easily at long odds on) and two seconds over hurdles; seems to have a good mark.
2	10 2nd (10) (12/1 +25%) Donnacha	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Donnacha 12/1, Placed both starts in bumpers and going the right way over hurdles, making it third time lucky when just holding on from the reopposing Artistic Endeavour in 2m Chepstow novice on reappearance last month. Handicap debut. Clear from two out in novice Chepstow (2m), hanging on by a neck from Artistic Endeavour.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 +23%) Caithness	5 5/1(+23%)	(3) Caithness 5/1, Comfortable all-the-way of maiden/handicap hurdles over 2m at Kelso (good to firm/heavy) this autumn. Hit with an 8 lb rise but there's more to come and he should remain very competitive. 2 front-running wins at Kelso (2m); took 15-runner handicap on soft with serious authority.
4	7 4th (7) (22/1 +0%) Mr Mackay	22 22/1(+0%)	(7) Mr Mackay 22/1, In-the-frame on 3 of his 4 starts in bumpers and confirmed reappearance/hurdle debut promise when landing 6-runner Huntingdon maiden (19.5f) last month. Found a useful C&D conditions races too hot to handle since but handicaps provide him with more of a chance. Should be capable of better and improvement in his jumping would help.
5th	12 5th (12) (18/1 -13%) Artistic Endeavour	18 18/1(-13%)	(12) Artistic Endeavour 18/1, Plenty of promise when suffering narrow defeats in a Plumpton maiden (2m, good to firm) in May and to the reopposing Donnacha in a Chepstow novice (2m, soft) on return 5 weeks ago. Appeals as one who can go on to better things in handicaps. Beaten a neck on last two of his three races; nearly caught Donnacha at Chepstow on latest.
6th	14 6th (14) (33/1 -65%) Mac's Xpress	33 33/1(-65%)	(14) Mac's Xpress 33/1, Fair hurdler who has been placed in 2 Listowel handicaps and a Gowran maiden this autumn. Yet another who can't be discounted. Experienced maiden; mostly creditable efforts of late but he needs to find a bit extra.
7th	13 7th (13) (7/1 +50%) Belgoprince	7 7/1(+50%)	(13) Belgoprince 7/1, Runner-up in a competitive 2m handicap hurdle at the 2021 Leopardstown Christmas meeting. Missed all of 2022 but has been successful twice on the Flat since returning to action this year. Interesting to see how much strength there is behind him in the betting now back hurdling. Not seen in this sphere since December 2021 but no shock if he's a contender.
8th	11 8th (11) (10/1 -11%) Brook Bay	10 10/1(-11%)	(11) Brook Bay 10/1, Expensive purchase after comfortably winning sole outing in Irish points. Proved to be a disappointment in a Kempton bumper in February but has shaped encouragingly in maiden/novice hurdles this autumn. Very interesting now making a quick switch to handicaps. Placed both starts over hurdles; travelled smoothly long way at Wetherby latest; promising.
9th	6 9th (6) (14/1 -27%) Downtherefordancin	14 14/1(-27%)	(6) Downtherefordancin 14/1, Improved effort over hurdles when second of 22 in 2½m Punchestown handicap last month. Has first-time cheekpieces added now. Stable's British runners always merit respect. 0-8, all hurdling; close second of 22 in handicap at Punchestown (upped to 2m4f) last time.
10th	16 10th (16) (28/1 +0%) Kitsilano	28 28/1(+0%)	(16) Kitsilano 28/1, Modest form over hurdles and fences in Ireland, including midfield in a couple of handicaps in September. Improvement will be needed. 2-4 in Irish points; yet to make the breakthrough under rules and others are preferred.
11th	8 11th (8) (14/1 -27%) Tintintin	14 14/1(-27%)	(8) Tintintin 14/1, Left clear when making winning hurdles debut at Ffos Las last autumn and better form when runner-up on all 3 subsequent starts last season. Looks on a competitive mark for his handicap debut/reappearance and his stable has tasted success in this race before. Has had wind surgery. A debut win and three seconds over hurdles last season; had wind surgery in September.
12th	9 12th (9) (14/1 -17%) Showman	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) Showman 14/1, Improved to win a 2m Roscommon maiden hurdle in September and even better form when narrowly denied in a Cork handicap (2m again) since. Another for the shortlist. Won a Roscommon maiden and beaten a head on handicap hurdle debut at Cork, both 2m on soft.
13th	18 13th (18) (28/1 -12%) Redbridge Rambler	28 28/1(-12%)	(18) Redbridge Rambler 28/1, Creditable second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft, 6/1) 18 days ago but will need to improve for the addition of cheekpieces if he's to go one better in this much deeper race. Good second of seven in handicap at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) on latest; headgear now.
14th	5 14th (5) (14/1 +30%) Sequoiaspirit	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Sequoiaspirit 14/1, Dual Flat winner in May and arrives on the back of 3 creditable efforts in handicap hurdles in Ireland. Should be in the mix again but might be vulnerable to progressive types. Did well this year on Flat; 0-11 over hurdles but he has the form to be on the premises.
15th	17 15th (17) (50/1 -79%) Warm In Gorey	50 50/1(-79%)	(17) Warm In Gorey 50/1, Fair hurdler who landed handicaps at Downpatrick in April and Punchestown in June. Creditable third in a Thurles maiden on his recent chase debut. Others look better treated back hurdling but his stable did win this in 2021. Two handicap wins; satisfactory chase debut last time; needs to take his form to new level.
16th	15 16th (15) (33/1 -32%) En Avant	33 33/1(-32%)	(15) En Avant 33/1, Improved when winning a Worcester maiden and Fontwell novice on first 2 outings for Olly Murphy but found out in a handicap back at Worcester last time. Others are more obvious. Won first two runs for this yard; needs to bounce back from a poor show seven weeks ago.
17th	4 17th (4) (28/1 -56%) Barometer	28 28/1(-56%)	(4) Barometer 28/1, Fair Flat winner. Has translated that ability to hurdles (runner-up in 2m Punchestown maiden last month) but he will need more if he's to defy this mark now venturing into handicap company for the first time in this sphere. 1-21 on Flat; showed ability in all four starts (maidens) over hurdles, runner-up latest.

LTO Selection:

Dual hurdles winner CAITHNESS undoubtedly faces his toughest assignment to date. Nevertheless, the seven-year-old won with enough authority on his handicap debut at Kelso last month to suggest that an 8lb rise in the handicap might not be enough to halt his progression. The 121-rated Impose Toi enters this sphere off a workable mark given that his Huntingdon conqueror Brentford Hope has recently romped home off a mark of 122 at Newbury. Tintintin and Showman can also get competitive.

A cracking handicap to conclude. An opening mark of 110 could underestimate BROOK BAY so he's the suggestion with improvement on the cards. Fellow unexposed sorts Caithness, Artistic Endeavour and Tintintin are likely threats, while Showman may prove best of the Irish contingent.

Impose Toi is glaring but preference is for SHOWMAN who left a positive impression when second in a handicap last time out.

16:05 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (12/1 +52%) Daarkom	12 12/1(+52%)	(2) Daarkom 12/1, Exceed And Excel colt. Brother to 1¼m-1½m winner Labeebb and 7f winner Ameynah, both useful. Tenth of 12 (18/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on debut 23 days ago, green and no impression. Ran green at Newmarket and he needs a transformation on his second start.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/9 +45%) Involvement	0.444444 4/9(+45%)	(1) Involvement 4/9, 22,000 gns yearling, €155,000 2-y-o, Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Dubai Crystal. 11/4 and hooded, won 6-runner maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm) on debut 51 days ago, impressively. Obvious claims. Won by 4l on his Redcar debut in September and sets a useful standard under a penalty.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/2 +13%) El Zoud	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(3) El Zoud 7/2, Foaled February 19. Kingman colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Khayzaraan, and half-brother to 12.5f winner Murafrif and very smart winner up to 6.5f Tantheem. Interesting newcomer. Plenty to like on paper and he's an interesting newcomer for leading yard.
4	8 4th (8) (28/1 +44%) Smart Vision	28 28/1(+44%)	(8) Smart Vision 28/1, 25,000 gns yearling, Due Diligence colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Fragrance. 40/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) on debut, very slowly away. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Gelded and can improve but looks one for next year. Some ability at Wetherby (5.5f) in May but he's not been seen since; others preferred.
5th	9 5th (9) (22/1 -120%) Heat Of Passion	22 22/1(-120%)	(9) Heat Of Passion 22/1, Foaled March 20. €350,000 yearling, Dubawi filly. Half-sister to several winners, including very smart winners up to 1¼m Glorious Forever and Time Warp. Dam 7f winner. Plenty to like on paper but tough introduction against the boys. Has a striking pedigree and interesting to see how he figures in the market.
6th	7 6th (7) (14/1 -180%) Power Shot	14 14/1(-180%)	(7) Power Shot 14/1, Foaled February 1. 72,000 gns foal, 115,000 gns yearling, Showcasing colt from a good family. One to consider on debut. Yard 24% with 2yos here this year and interesting to see how he figures in market.
7th	5 7th (5) (80/1 -21%) Lumenbourg	80 80/1(-21%)	(5) Lumenbourg 80/1, 25,000 gns yearling, Aclaim colt. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. 100/1, eleventh of 12 at this C&D on debut 18 days ago. 100-1 for C&D novice on recent debut and he ran green before trailing home in 11th of 12.
8th	6 8th (6) (25/1 -213%) Minstrel Knight	25 25/1(-213%)	(6) Minstrel Knight 25/1, Foaled February 21. €98,000 foal, 75,000 gns 2-y-o, Advertise colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 7f/7.4f winner First Cornerstone. Newcomer who cost a bit and one to note. Has a good pedigree and he needs checking in market on debut.
9th	4 9th (4) (28/1 +15%) Fortydegree	28 28/1(+15%)	(4) Fortydegree 28/1, €35,000 yearling, £75,000 2-y-o, Advertise colt. Half-brother to 7.5f winner Mondango from the family of high-class winner up to 2½m (St Leger/Ascot Gold Cup) Leading Light. 18/1 and tongue strap on, last of 7 at Salisbury (7f, heavy) on debut 43 days ago. 18-1 on his Salisbury debut (7f, soft) last month and he finished last of nine.

LTO Selection:

Debut winner INVOLVEMENT was quite taking in a Redcar maiden in September and the Lope De Vega colt could be capable of shouldering a 7lb penalty in this contest, despite there being some potentially useful recruits on show. Newcomer El Zoud, half-brother to French Group 3 winner Tantheem, warrants close inspection in the market for John and Thady Gosden, while fellow debutants Power Shot and Minstrel Knight cannot be ruled out either.

INVOLVEMENT looked one to follow as he impressively won a Redcar maiden first time up 7 weeks ago and can make it 2-2 now switched to AW. El Zoud and Power Shot head up the newcomers.

The Crisfords' INVOLVEMENT made an impressive start at Redcar in September and sets a useful standard under a penalty.

16:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/1 +9%) White Umbrella	10 10/1(+9%)	(1) White Umbrella 10/1, Latest win at Catterick in October. Seventh of 11 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Others preferred on this occasion. Catterick winner (6f) last month; failed to fire over C&D since; needs to bounce back.
2	9 2nd (9) (11/4 +17%) Henery Hawk	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(9) Henery Hawk 11/4, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (9/2) at this course (5.1f) 25 days ago. Leading claims in his bid to complete the hat-trick. Chasing a hat-trick after two 5f wins on Tapeta; still has mileage in his mark; big chance.
3	8 3rd (8) (18/1 -13%) Smasher	18 18/1(-13%)	(8) Smasher 18/1, 10/3, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (5.1f). Off 176 days and will probably find a few too good. Some promise in the spring; needs career best to win back from a six-month absence.
4	2 4th (2) (18/1 +45%) Higher Law	18 18/1(+45%)	(2) Higher Law 18/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at this course (7.2f) 11 days ago. Needs to raise his game now tried in cheekpieces. Suspicion he's better than he's been showing and cheekpieces could give him a lift.
5th	11 5th (11) (5/1 +0%) Coast	5 5/1(+0%)	(11) Coast 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in August. 7/2, good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 4 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Runner-up over C&D the last twice; should give it another good go from the front.
6th	10 6th (10) (16/1 -100%) Doctor Mozart	16 16/1(-100%)	(10) Doctor Mozart 16/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 19 runs this year. Third of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 21 days ago. One to consider. Back to form when 3rd at Lingfield last month but this looks a more competitive race.
7th	6 7th (6) (13/2 +28%) Bluebells Boy	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(6) Bluebells Boy 13/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 9 days ago. Now tried in a visor and would have a chance if the headgear were to have the desired effect. Chelmsford 2nd followed by two lesser efforts; drawn wide; change of headgear today.
8th	5 8th (5) (13/2 +41%) Salta Resta	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(5) Salta Resta 13/2, Temperamental sort. Latest win at Chepstow in August. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm, 5/1) 63 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. Won big-field Chepstow handicap in August; less good next time; handles AW; not discounted.
9th	3 9th (3) (4/1 -33%) Show Compassion	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Show Compassion 4/1, 3/1, won 11-runner handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Only gone up 2 lb for that and possibilities with Billy Loughnane booked. Both wins have come over C&D and 2lb rise for last month's success fair enough; e-w claims.
10th	7 10th (7) (22/1 -144%) Glorious Charmer	22 22/1(-144%)	(7) Glorious Charmer 22/1, Three-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 14/1) 27 days ago. Figures on a workable mark and claims if he puts his best foot forward. Conditions to suit; not fired after a summer break but on a dangerous mark; could revive.
11th	4 11th (4) (100/1 -614%) Two Summers	100 100/1(-614%)	(4) Two Summers 100/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 20/1) 10 days ago. Her record strongly suggests that she's simply a better horse on turf. Chance on her spring form but low-key return at Newcastle ten days ago; drawn wide.

LTO Selection:

Recent C&D winner SHOW COMPASSION has an excellent opportunity to follow up with top apprentice Billy Loughnane on board. She was running consistently prior to that victory and is taken to overcome a 2lb rise in her handicap mark. The biggest danger may be Coast, who has produced several of her best efforts over C&D and that includes two of her three career victories. Henery Hawk is looking to complete a hat-trick but the step up from 5f is a concern.

HENERY HAWK has clicked of late, bagging 5f handicaps at Newcastle and here last month, and he looks capable of completing the hat-trick with this step back up in trip unlikely to be an issue. Show Compassion remains feasibly treated up 2 lb for her latest success over C&D and she is feared most ahead of Coast.

Linda Perratt's horses are thriving at present and HENERY HAWK (nap) can make light of a small weights rise and complete his hat-trick.

16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Dundalk Stakes 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (7/2 +71%) Port Augusta	3.5 7/2(+71%)	(4) Port Augusta 7/2, Foaled March 23. 75,000 gns yearling, Zoustar colt. Dam 7f winner out of unraced half-sister to dam of high-class 1½m performer Shirocco. Worth a market check. 75,000gns yearling; yard gets the odd juvenile winner so newcomer worth a market check.
2	3 2nd (3) (50/1 +24%) Mint Man	50 50/1(+24%)	(3) Mint Man 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, ninth of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (5.9f, heavy) 17 days ago. Well held in turf maidens last month, plenty keen on debut; eligible for a mark after this.
3	2 3rd (2) (17/2 +58%) Fair Taxes	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(2) Fair Taxes 17/2, Foaled April 25. €10,000 foal, Exceed And Excel gelding. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Just denied late in barrier trial here in early September under today's rider.
4	6 4th (6) (22/1 +33%) Abiding Star	22 22/1(+33%)	(6) Abiding Star 22/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft, 40/1) on debut 41 days ago. Never counted after slowish start on last month's Curragh debut; best watched for now.
5th	7 5th (7) (4/7 +43%) Emerald Banner	0.571429 4/7(+43%)	(7) Emerald Banner 4/7, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, good second of 9 in minor event at this course (5f) 56 days ago, clear of rest. Sets a solid standard and should be able to open her account. Runner-up last three starts; trip to suit and looks the one to beat.
6th	1 6th (1) (13/2 -86%) Clonmacash	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(1) Clonmacash 13/2, Fair colt. Career best when winning 11-runner nursery (6/1) at this C&D 9 days ago, slowly away. Needs to improve again. Recent C&D nursery winner should run his race but stiff task conceding weight all-round.
7th	5 7th (5) (25/1 -56%) Signor Ferrari	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Signor Ferrari 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 14 in maiden at this course (5f, 12/1) 14 days ago. Longer trip could suit but still has it to do.
8th	8 8th (8) (125/1 -213%) Lorr's Girl	125 125/1(-213%)	(8) Lorr's Girl 125/1, Foaled April 30. €25,000 2-y-o, Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including 6f winner Raydoun. Dam unraced. 25,000euros breeze-up buy an unlikely type to make an immediate impact.

LTO Selection:

This looks like a good opportunity for EMERALD BANNER to gain a deserved win. The Starspangledbanner filly has been runner-up on her last three outings, including chasing home Alabama on a visit here in September. She has a mark of 87 and looks the one to beat at the weights now. Clonmacash won a nursery over course and distance nine days ago and has to carry a penalty for that success. With a mark of 79 he looks to have a tough task giving 10lb to the selection. Zelestial had a nice run on her debut at Navan back in May, behind Givemethebeatboys, and is an interesting one returning from a break having been slightly disappointing in Listowel subsequently.

EMERALD BANNER sets the standard and may not have reached her limit, so she takes preference over Twilight Hours, who looks a notable newcomer. Zelestial also warrants a mention.

Very hard to oppose EMERALD BANNER, in receipt of 10lb from recent C&D nursery winner Clonmacash

16:40 Dundalk Stakes 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +10%) Indalo	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Indalo 9/2, Foaled April 21. 70,000 gns yearling, Phoenix of Spain colt. Half-brother to 1m-1¼m winner Ker Welen and winner up to 10.5f Le Sicilien. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 10.5f-1½m winner Pearl Banks. Top yard in good form and he's one to keep an eye on. 70,000gns half-brother to a useful 7.5f AW 2yo winner; needs a close look on debut.
2	9 2nd (9) (2/1 -14%) Ten Dimes	2 2/1(-14%)	(9) Ten Dimes 2/1, Foaled March 25. 600,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Bright Idea and useful 2-y-o 7f winner Hafit. Dam 9f-1¼m winner closely related to very smart winner up to 11f Elarqam out of 1000 Guineas winner Attraction. Very appealing on paper and she's worth chancing. 600,000gns yearling; striking newcomer and she needs a close look for leading yard.
3	6 3rd (6) (2/1 -14%) Welcome Dream	2 2/1(-14%)	(6) Welcome Dream 2/1, Night of Thunder colt who is getting better, suited by a strong pace when second at Carlisle (5.8f) 78 days ago. 7f will suit back from a break and leading player. Went very close at Carlisle and he's open to more progress at this new trip; key player.
4	1 4th (1) (16/1 -167%) Bothar	16 16/1(-167%)	(1) Bothar 16/1, Foaled April 24. Street Sense colt. Dam, US 5.5f winner, half-sister to US Grade 1 9f winner Cathryn Sophia. Newcomer to note. Yard 21% with 2yos this year and he needs watching in market on debut.
5th	8 5th (8) (9/1 +25%) Marianglas	9 9/1(+25%)	(8) Marianglas 9/1, Foaled January 20. 75,000 gns yearling, Almanzor filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Lauderdale out of smart 1½m winner Freedom's Light. 75,000gns yearling; has speed and stamina in pedigree and market should guide on debut.
6th	4 6th (4) (6/1 +63%) Keen Interest	6 6/1(+63%)	(4) Keen Interest 6/1, €74,000 foal, 130,000 gns yearling, Kodiac gelding. Half-brother to 1m winner Espouse and smart 6f winner Azure Blue. 18/1, eighth of 13 at Newmarket (7f, soft) on debut 14 days ago, green. May do better. Made a low-key start at Newmarket and he needs plenty of improvement on this switch to AW.
7th	7 7th (7) (150/1 -127%) Grand Lady	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Grand Lady 150/1, 200/1, last of 9 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 38 days ago, slowly away. 200-1 on Southwell debut (7f, AW) last month and finished a tailed-off last of nine.
8th	2 8th (2) (100/1 -100%) Dark Side Premier	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Dark Side Premier 100/1, Foaled March 18. Postponed gelding. Closely related to 6f/7f winner Dark Side Thunder and 5f winner Thunder Star, and half-brother to 5f winner Dark Side Prince. Dam 5f winner. Yard 0-13 with 2yos this year and is best watched on debut.
9th	5 9th (5) (150/1 -200%) Tommy's Promise	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Tommy's Promise 150/1, Not beaten another rival in a couple of Ayr events. Big prices and he's finished tailed off in two novice events at Ayr (1m) this autumn.

LTO Selection:

WELCOME DREAM has the experience edge over many of these rivals and this looks a good opportunity to shed the maiden tag at the fourth time of asking. Kevin Ryan's runner was only just touched off over 6f at Carlisle last time and he shaped as if this extra yardage would suit. Ten Dimes, a well-bred daughter of No Nay Never, is feared most for powerful connections, while similar comments apply to Roger Varian's newcomer Indalo.

TEN DIMES makes tons of appeal on paper and gets the vote before market clues. The improving Welcome Dream is a big player returning from a break with this trip sure to suit him. Indalo is another newcomer to note.

Welcome Dream is respected but the vote goes to the Gosdens' striking newcomer TEN DIMES, who cost 600,000gns as a yearling.

16:50 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (40/1 -100%) Bishop's Glory	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Bishop's Glory 40/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 41 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Exposed maiden; had an excuse here latest but tricky draw to negotiate today.
2	11 2nd (11) (7/1 -40%) Once Adaay	7 7/1(-40%)	(11) Once Adaay 7/1, Course winner who confirmed his return to form when third of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago. Visor on for 1st time. Ran well upped to 7f 16 days ago (form franked); visor now added; still unexposed.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +47%) Storymaker	4 4/1(+47%)	(1) Storymaker 4/1, Fair maiden who ran respectably when sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 15/2) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Can make presence felt. 0-11 but down in the weights and the new headgear/return to 7f could give her a lift.
4	7 4th (7) (5/2 +9%) Connected	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(7) Connected 5/2, C&D in September and wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 10 in handicap back here 41 days ago, having been rousted to get the lead from his wide draw. Remains of interest. C&D win on handicap debut in September; poorly drawn latest and same fate here.
5th	12 5th (12) (22/1 -120%) Viscountess Renard	22 22/1(-120%)	(12) Viscountess Renard 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in minor event at Thirsk (7f, good to firm, 50/1), not clear run. Makes handicap debut after 98-day absence and is a likely improver. Good pedigree but just modest form in three turf novices this summer; betting to guide.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/2 -27%) Guiteau	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(3) Guiteau 7/2, Aided by the return to front running when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 22 days ago, dictating under well-judged ride. 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent him from making another bold bid. Ready winner under a well-judged Oisin Murphy ride over C&D last month; solid contender.
7th	6 7th (6) (22/1 +12%) Hawajes	22 22/1(+12%)	(6) Hawajes 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden who finished eleventh of 12 on handicap debut (150/1) at this course (6.1f) 15 days ago. Needs to improve. Two heavy defeats in handicaps, the latest here two weeks ago (6f); others much safer..
7th	8 7th (8) (40/1 -21%) My Turn Now	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) My Turn Now 40/1, Failed to come on for recent run when last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 40/1) 21 days ago. Needs to step up on her two runs for this yard and stamina remains a concern.
9th	2 9th (2) (22/1 -10%) Olympic Quest	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Olympic Quest 22/1, First run since leaving Clive Cox when seventh of 11 in handicap (100/1) at this course (8.6f) 11 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Entitled to strip fitter. Ran well enough on stable debut 11 days ago; not dismissed back at 7f and down in class.
10th	4 10th (4) (14/1 -17%) Zina Colada	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Zina Colada 14/1, Lightly-raced winner who ran no sort of race (possibly amiss) when last of 8 in 6f handicap at Chelmsford City 34 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and needs to bounce back. Yarmouth win flattered her and she's been well beaten since; needs a career best.
11th	5 11th (5) (200/1 -506%) Break The Spell	200 200/1(-506%)	(5) Break The Spell 200/1, Last of 7 in handicap (66/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Hood on 1st time. Not built on her promising debut effort and a new hood/return to 7f not enough to tempt.
12th	10 12th (10) (8/1 -14%) Global Effort	8 8/1(-14%)	(10) Global Effort 8/1, 12/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 13 days ago. Two solid recent efforts over 6f but this first crack at 7f asks a new question of him.

LTO Selection:

It took GUITEAU 13 attempts to get off the mark but he may be able to immediately follow up his C&D victory. A favourable draw in stall three gives him every opportunity to attempt to make all for a second success and a 4lb rise doesn't look too harsh. Connected has also scored over C&D but his attempt to follow up last month was slightly disappointing and he may struggle from his draw in stall 12. Once Adaay has proved he acts on this course and showed promise when third off 1lb higher on his first attempt over 7f at Kempton 16 days ago.

CONNECTED wasn't seen to best effect having been rousted to get the lead from his wide draw over C&D last month, so he's well worth another chance to get back on the up. Guiteau dictated under a well-judged ride on his most recent outing, but a 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run, with Storymaker completing the shortlist.

The form of ONCE ADAAY's Kempton third has been boosted since and he could have more to come at this trip now tried in a visor.

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:10 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (5/1 +55%) Cash Or Crypto	5 5/1(+55%)	(10) Cash Or Crypto 5/1, Unreliable sort. 12/1, bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 35 days ago, running on. Something to find on form. Didn't quite get home over 7f last month, drop in trip to suit but wide draw a negative.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 -9%) Volatile Analyst	6 6/1(-9%)	(2) Volatile Analyst 6/1, 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft) 34 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Shaping up well again and strong claims. Yet to hit form for current yard and wide draw makes this tough.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/1 -100%) Daamberdiplomat	8 8/1(-100%)	(1) Daamberdiplomat 8/1, Creditable fourth of 17 in handicap (10/1) at the Curragh (6f, good) 83 days ago, not ideally placed. Can go well. Had break since good Curragh run in August; only second AW start but top-weight respected.
4	12 4th (12) (15/2 +66%) Half Nutz	7.5 15/2(+66%)	(12) Half Nutz 15/2, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 26 days ago. Slow starts often his downfall; 0-6 on AW but never one to rule out.
5th	13 5th (13) (15/2 -15%) Secret Magician	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(13) Secret Magician 15/2, Latest win at the Curragh in August. Creditable fourth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (5.9f, heavy, 11/1) 17 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. One to consider. Good Curragh effort latest; interesting now on AW debut from a good draw.
6th	6 6th (6) (16/1 -45%) Ostraka	16 16/1(-45%)	(6) Ostraka 16/1, Winner at the Curragh on debut in May. Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Cork (6f, good to firm, 9/1) 72 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Yard having good spell. Polytrack debut. Another drop in the weights can only help her. Hasn't progressed from debut maiden win but may yet do better; AW debut.
7th	5 7th (5) (9/2 +40%) Jered Maddox	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(5) Jered Maddox 9/2, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Laytown in September. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, never nearer. Creditable staying-on C&D fourth latest; five-time winner here never one to rule out.
8th	9 8th (9) (18/1 +45%) Furnace Creek	18 18/1(+45%)	(9) Furnace Creek 18/1, Seventeenth of 19 in handicap (66/1) at the Curragh (5.9f, heavy) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Disappointing on turf last twice; cheekpieces now fitted for second AW start.
9th	11 9th (11) (16/1 +27%) Curraheen Princess	16 16/1(+27%)	(11) Curraheen Princess 16/1, Eight wins from 31 Flat runs. 10/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at the Curragh (5f, heavy) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Eight turf wins, belatedly tries the polytrack here and could have done with a kinder draw.
10th	7 10th (7) (28/1 -100%) Marks Bear	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Marks Bear 28/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 28/1, 3½ lengths fifth of 17 to Universally in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good to soft) 60 days ago, running on late. Well weighted now he's back in reasonable form. Dual AW winner in Britain needs to improve on recent turf form off lower marks.
11th	14 11th (14) (33/1 -340%) Tamazu	33 33/1(-340%)	(14) Tamazu 33/1, 4/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Laytown (6f) 66 days ago, closing all way to line. More needed. Recent Laytown second but needs to improve markedly on four previous visits here.
12th	3 12th (3) (14/1 +0%) Dontspoilasale	14 14/1(+0%)	(3) Dontspoilasale 14/1, 15/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Chance on old form. Never sighted from wide draw on recent comeback and draw again hasn't been kind here.
13th	8 13th (8) (12/1 +25%) Petit Calvados	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Petit Calvados 12/1, 8/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (5f, soft) 41 days ago. Penultimate C&D third encouraging but wide draw to overcome here.
14th	4 14th (4) (25/1 -39%) Musical Tribute	25 25/1(-39%)	(4) Musical Tribute 25/1, 11/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 29 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Harry Eustace. Chelmsford winner bought for 20,000gns; fair draw and not one to rule out on Irish debut.

LTO Selection:

Three-time course and distance winner JERED MADDOX ran well when fourth on his last outing here a fortnight ago and may be able to strike again off his current mark. The Lawman gelding didn't have the clearest passage last time in a very competitive contest and if he produces a similar effort he should run a big race now. Daamberdiplomat had a few decent turf runs during the summer and has eased to a nice mark. With Wesley Joyce taking off 5lb he could be a big player. Volatile Analyst is another who has been slipping down the weights and the six-time winner could be a contender now off this kind of mark.

VOLATILE ANALYST is well handicapped and has been shaping up encouragingly so could be the way to go having won on the AW in the past. Secret Magician and Daamberdiplomat are respected also.

After 21 starts on the turf SECRET MAGICIAN makes plenty of appeal on her AW debut here from a good draw

17:10 Dundalk Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/3 +67%) Mulciber	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(5) Mulciber 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 100/1) 41 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Makes handicap debut. One to note in the betting. Unexposed colt but he needs improvement on his nursery/Tapeta debut; cheekpieces added.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +33%) Fariha	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Fariha 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in novice at Newmarket (7f, heavy, 11/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time now handicapping. Interesting contender for top stable. Well-bred filly and it wouldn't be a surprise if she showed a lot more in first nursery.
3	6 3rd (6) (14/1 -40%) Polly The Rocket	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Polly The Rocket 14/1, Improved third on 6f course nursery debut but failed to back it up when only sixth at Wolverhampton (7f) since. Has shown some promise but was well below form last time and others are more convincing.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +56%) Hand Jive	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(2) Hand Jive 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, respectable fifth of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7f) 22 days ago. Still early days for this well-bred colt. In good hands and still early days but he needs improvement.
5th	10 5th (10) (50/1 -213%) Red Iris	50 50/1(-213%)	(10) Red Iris 50/1, No significant impact in her 3 nurseries. Falling in the weights but need to see more. Six-race maiden who has been well held here (7f/1m) in her last two starts; no appeal.
6th	12 6th (12) (25/1 -150%) Factorforfurniture	25 25/1(-150%)	(12) Factorforfurniture 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1 and cheekpieces on first time, respectable fifth of 9 in nursery at this course (1m) 14 days ago. Drop back to 7f may suit. Has not finished closer than 6l to a winner so far and he needs improvement back in trip.
7th	8 7th (8) (9/1 -50%) Goldmine Girl	9 9/1(-50%)	(8) Goldmine Girl 9/1, Modest form. Good fifth of 12 in C&D nursery 31 days ago. Ought to be competitive. Made bold bid when close fifth over C&D latest and he's respected off unchanged mark.
8th	3 8th (3) (11/2 -120%) Upper Hand	5.5 11/2(-120%)	(3) Upper Hand 11/2, Second on 7f Yarmouth nursery debut and seemed unsuited by drop to 6f when below-form third at Chelmsford 15 days ago. Can fare better back at 7f. Looks interesting on his second at Yarmouth and he could kick on again back up in trip.
9th	7 9th (7) (33/1 -106%) Mehigburn	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Mehigburn 33/1, Ninth of 10 in nursery at this course (5f, 12/1) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Seven-race maiden who has yet to be placed and needs a transformation at this new trip.
10th	9 10th (9) (40/1 -150%) Yeulan	40 40/1(-150%)	(9) Yeulan 40/1, Poor form. 40/1, eighth of 12 in nursery at this C&D 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Must improve. Well held at big prices in all five runs and latest was in a C&D nursery; opposable.
11th	11 11th (11) (12/1 +14%) Balmanzor	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Balmanzor 12/1, Poor form. 12/1, ninth of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7f) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Others more persuasive. Beaten 9l in his last two nurseries (7f) and he needs to get back on track; headgear added.

LTO Selection:

A typically competitive contest with the tentative selection being UPPER HAND, who ran on takingly over 6f at Chelmsford and the step back up in trip can see him to better effect. John Butler's colt was guilty of running too freely on that occasion which suggests that performance can be marked up and he'll go close with a more polished effort. Goldmine Girl was only beaten a length over C&D last time and she can have a say having escaped a rise in the ratings, while Fariha is also respected on nursery debut.

The return to 7f promises to suit UPPER HAND, although a strong market move for William Haggas handicap newcomer Fariha would put a slightly different slant on things. Mulciber is another Newmarket-trained nursery newcomer to keep a close eye on in the betting, while Hand Jive failed to improve on his nursery debut but has a pedigree which suggests he may do better at some point.

It might be worth siding with GOLDMINE GIRL who made a bold bid over C&D last time and that was behind a progressive subsequent winner.

17:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (8/1 +43%) Bigtime Bridget	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Bigtime Bridget 8/1, 33/1, showed something like her debut form when fourth of 9 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Up in trip. Half-sister to 1m/1m2f AW winners; likely to take another step forward.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/11 +28%) Timeless Charm	0.363636 4/11(+28%)	(1) Timeless Charm 4/11, Made an encouraging start to career when winning 12-runner minor event at Kempton (8f) on debut 16 days ago. Sure to progress and win more races. Recorded a 6l success at Kempton and looks a useful prospect; respected.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/2 +31%) Qamari	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(5) Qamari 11/2, Foaled March 21. 45,000 gns yearling, Masar filly. Half-sister to 11.6f winner Campese and 1½m winner Nobody Told Me. Dam, 1½m winner who stayed 1¾m, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Soffika. 45,000gns yearling; bred to need time and distance.
4	6 4th (6) (10/1 -82%) Ehtiram	10 10/1(-82%)	(6) Ehtiram 10/1, Run best excused when last of 13 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 11/4) on debut 9 days ago, hampered early and never on terms. Should be capable of much better. Unable to recover from being hampered at Kempton last week; should improve.
5th	10 5th (10) (20/1 -25%) La Verite	20 20/1(-25%)	(10) La Verite 20/1, Tongue strap on, showed a bit when fourth of 9 in maiden (33/1) at this C&D on debut 22 days ago. Possibly one for a bit further down the line. Showed promise in C&D maiden last month; open to improvement.
6th	12 6th (12) (40/1 -100%) Russian Ballerina	40 40/1(-100%)	(12) Russian Ballerina 40/1, Hooded, eighth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 28/1) on debut 9 days ago. Faded into eighth in 1m maiden at Kempton last week.
7th	3 7th (3) (66/1 -100%) Forest Spirit	66 66/1(-100%)	(3) Forest Spirit 66/1, Hinted at ability when 17¼ lengths ninth of 12 to Timeless Charm in minor event (10/1) at Kempton (8f) on debut 16 days ago. Should improve. Long way behind Timeless Charm at Kempton but seemed to need the run.
8th	4 8th (4) (150/1 -50%) Marmalade Lady	150 150/1(-50%)	(4) Marmalade Lady 150/1, Hooded, tailed-off last of 12 to Timeless Charm in minor event (22/1) at Kempton (8f) on debut 16 days ago. Tailed-off last in the Kempton race won by Timeless Charm.
9th	8 9th (8) (33/1 -267%) Lady Birdie	33 33/1(-267%)	(8) Lady Birdie 33/1, Foaled February 3. 30,000 gns yearling, Gleneagles filly. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1½m) Drochaid. Stable’s first-timers usually supported. Wears tongue strap. 30,000gns yearling; related to a few winners for this stable; interesting.
10th	11 10th (11) (50/1 -150%) Post Mistress	50 50/1(-150%)	(11) Post Mistress 50/1, Foaled April 10. Postponed filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 1¼m winner Sandyman and 13.3f winner Kyle of Lochalsh. Looks one for the longer term, judged on breeding.
11th	7 11th (7) (250/1 -150%) Irresistible Force	250 250/1(-150%)	(7) Irresistible Force 250/1, Down the field in a pair of maidens. Off 136 days. Significantly up in trip. Achieved little in sprint races on turf in summer.
12th	9 12th (9) (300/1 -20%) Lady Invictus	300 300/1(-20%)	(9) Lady Invictus 300/1, Well held in maiden/novice event. No form claims.

LTO Selection:

Following her debut success at Kempton, it is hard to ignore the claims of TIMELESS CHARM, who always travelled comfortably and strode away for an extremely impressive six-length success. George Boughey's filly can improve for that experience and looks up to defying a winner's penalty this evening. Bigtime Bridget showed promise when fourth to Shemozzle at Newmarket and could be a danger as she steps up in trip on her first attempt on an all-weather surface. The market may be the best guide as to what is expected of the newcomers, but the Andrew Balding-trained Lady Birdie cost 30,000gns and could be the pick of them.

TIMELESS CHARM drew clear in taking fashion on her recent Kempton debut and looks up to defying a penalty on that evidence. Ehtiram can have her debut effort overlooked and is clearly thought capable of much better, while Lady Birdie and Qamari are a pair of interesting newcomers who require close market attention.

The form choice is promising TIMELESS CHARM, who won in great style at Kempton. Ehtiram is feared most.

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (7/1 -56%) Bergamasco	7 7/1(-56%)	(1) Bergamasco 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form fourth of 13 in maiden (9/1) at this course (7f) 2 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Stamina is a major doubt. Some reservations about him going up to 1m and looks on a harsh mark.
2	3 2nd (3) (14/1 +13%) Dream Ticket	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) Dream Ticket 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, fourteenth of 16 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft) 36 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Stiff task. Poor form so far but a visor may help now entering nurseries.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 +20%) Miami Sunshine	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Miami Sunshine 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in maiden (100/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has shown some ability and is entitled to show more now handicapping.
4	7 4th (7) (14/1 -600%) Victor's Choice	14 14/1(-600%)	(7) Victor's Choice 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, second of 11 in nursery at Galway (7f, heavy) 18 days ago, having to pick way through. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap on 1st time. Well worth a chance to go one better. First worthwhile form when running on from off the pace to be second on handicap debut.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/2 +58%) Masonbrook Meadow	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(2) Masonbrook Meadow 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Kieran Patrick Cotter when creditable fifth of 14 in nursery at this course (7f) 42 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Better on nursery debut here last time and she found some trouble' now blinkered.
6th	6 6th (6) (17/2 -21%) Thia	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(6) Thia 17/2, Respectable sixth of 11 in nursery (6/1) at Galway (7f, heavy) 18 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces on 1st time. Not discounted. Beaten in four nurseries and was behind Victor's Choice in the latest.
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 -100%) So Diligent	50 50/1(-100%)	(10) So Diligent 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at Bellewstown (5f, good) 80 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Unsure as to what trip he wants and now hooded for nursery debut.
8th	13 8th (13) (18/1 +45%) With Annie Luck	18 18/1(+45%)	(13) With Annie Luck 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, ninth of 11 in nursery at Gowran (7f, heavy) 31 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. The ground was heavy when well beaten on nursery debut; went off only 9-1.
9th	4 9th (4) (16/5 +51%) Koniag	3.2 16/5(+51%)	(4) Koniag 16/5, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in nursery at Gowran (8.3f, heavy, 15/2) 32 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. One to consider. Eyecatching at Naas and conditions were testing at Gowran; now blinkered.
10th	12 10th (12) (100/1 -203%) Phoenix Princess	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) Phoenix Princess 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 11 in maiden at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 31 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut. Doesn't make much appeal. Pretty much tailed off in three deep-ground maidens at about 1m; lots to prove.
11th	9 11th (9) (9/1 +10%) Highland Bells	9 9/1(+10%)	(9) Highland Bells 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in nursery (11/1) at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 17 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Heavy ground might not have been ideal in his two nurseries.
12th	8 12th (8) (12/1 +25%) Burn The Bridges	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Burn The Bridges 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 9 in nursery at Down Royal (7f, good to firm) 70 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Needs to do more. Not beaten many rivals in any of his runs, including handicap debut.
13th	11 13th (11) (40/1 -150%) Mokotow Glory	40 40/1(-150%)	(11) Mokotow Glory 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Kieran Patrick Cotter when last of 14 in maiden (125/1) at this course (7f) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Insufficient promise in his maidens on turf to rate an obvious contender on nursery debut.

LTO Selection:

VICTOR'S CHOICE showed much more when making her handicap debut at Galway late last month and may be able to go one better now. Adrian Murray's charge was a touch unlucky then, when meeting traffic problems, and finished off well to get within half a length of I've Been Dreaming despite going to post a 40/1 shot. Off just a pound higher mark there looks to be a race in her. A tongue-tie is added now. Masonbrook Meadow ran a decent race when fifth here last month and, with blinkers fitted now, could get closer, while Thia is noted too.

VICTOR'S CHOICE improved when second in a stronger race than this at Galway on nursery debut and, with further progress on the cards, she's well worth a chance to open her account at the possible expense of Thia, who was behind the selection in the same race but should benefit from the longer trip here. Koniag is also considered.

An open nursery. KONIAG ran well in his first nursery and appeared to get stuck in the mud in his second.

17:45 Dundalk Handicap 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:52 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/1 -100%) Mart	6 6/1(-100%)	(1) Mart 6/1, Career best when winning 10-runner nursery at Lingfield (6f) 21 days ago, driven out. That was only his second outing for this stable and there may be come. Off the mark over 6f 3 weeks ago; well placed there and more will be required to follow up.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/2 +42%) Wichahpi	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(5) Wichahpi 7/2, Latest win at Leicester in October. Respectable third of 12 in nursery at this course (6f) 10 days ago. Shortlist material. Won two of her last four (both 6f); good third over 6f here latest; big player back at 5f.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 +25%) The Liegeman	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) The Liegeman 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in C&D novice 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Potential improver. Gelded following latest run and he moves into handicaps with untapped potential.
4	10 4th (10) (8/1 +43%) Lotting's Lass	8 8/1(+43%)	(10) Lotting's Lass 8/1, Winner at Southwell in September. 11/1, creditable fifth of 11 in C&D nursery 28 days ago. On the up in recent starts; she should remain competitive under suitable conditions.
5th	4 5th (4) (7/2 +30%) Gloves	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(4) Gloves 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 8 in maiden (12/1) at Lingfield (5fAW) 22 days ago, nearest finish. Tongue strap on first time. Interesting on handicap debut, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Looks a likely big improver now handicapping at a low level in a new tongue tie.
6th	8 6th (8) (40/1 -567%) Pinpoint	40 40/1(-567%)	(8) Pinpoint 40/1, Creditable second of 10 in nursery (5/2) at Wolverhampton (5f) 45 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon. Placed all 4 runs following Bath win in August (5f); sold 14,000gns last month; needs more.
7th	6 7th (6) (7/1 +42%) Horse Whisperer	7 7/1(+42%)	(6) Horse Whisperer 7/1, Winner at Brighton in August. Creditable ¾-length fifth of 10 to Mart in nursery (9/1) at Lingfield (6f) 21 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Turf winner in August; too keen over 6f last time but stayed on late; one to consider.
8th	9 8th (9) (12/1 -71%) Torvar	12 12/1(-71%)	(9) Torvar 12/1, 5/1 and cheekpieces on first time, creditable third of 10 in nursery over C&D 14 days ago. Can make presence felt. Placed twice at this track but he'll need a career best if he's to make it 11th time lucky.
9th	11 9th (11) (25/1 -56%) Musical Diva	25 25/1(-56%)	(11) Musical Diva 25/1, Latest C&D fourth is the closest she's finished in 4 nurseries. More needed. No significant progress in handicaps and others have more pressing claims.
10th	7 10th (7) (20/1 -25%) Gogo Yubari	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Gogo Yubari 20/1, 5/1, sixth of 7 in nursery over this C&D 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Others are more obvious. Disappointed over C&D on recent nursery debut; cheekpieces now added.
11th	12 11th (12) (50/1 -100%) Miss Rainstorm	50 50/1(-100%)	(12) Miss Rainstorm 50/1, Poor form. Ninth of 12 in nursery at this course (6f, 18/1) 67 days ago. No improvement for the switch to nurseries as yet; others have much stronger claims.
12th	2 12th (2) (50/1 -213%) Desert Master	50 50/1(-213%)	(2) Desert Master 50/1, First run since leaving James Tate when seventh of 9 in nursery (50/1) at Wolverhampton (5f) 24 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Exposed maiden; drops in class on second stable start but others are more appealing.

LTO Selection:

Mart was a game winner over 6f at Lingfield last time and he is likely to be on the scene once more, but, having been raised 2lb in the ratings for that head success, he may be susceptible to rivals who are better treated, such as TORVAR. David O'Meara's charge has been given a chance by the handicapper after being beaten just two lengths over C&D last time and a repeat of that effort would see him get his head in front, while Pinpoint completes the shortlist.

WICHAHPI has done well in nurseries and the speed she shows suggests this drop back to 5f could suit if anything. Mart struck at just the second time of asking for new trainer Dylan Cunha at Lingfield last month and is second choice. Torvar is another who should make his presence felt, while Gloves and The Liegeman are a couple of potential improvers now handicapping.

Wichahpi can make a bold bid up the rail but GLOVES looks a likely big improver now her attentions are turned to nurseries.

17:52 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (25/1 -257%) Roman Secret	25 25/1(-257%)	(6) Roman Secret 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, very good second of 9 in nursery at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 30 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Second upped to this trip on heavy ground latest; below par in her one outing on Tapeta.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/4 +50%) Dunstan	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(1) Dunstan 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2 and blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 11 in nursery at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Return to AW should help. Of interest on his two Kempton 2nds; had excuses on turf last time; down in grade today.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/2 +25%) Claxton Bay	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(3) Claxton Bay 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 7/2) 13 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Step up in trip should bring more out of him, so he makes plenty of appeal. Drop to 6f didn't suit last time but retains potential at this trip and is one to consider.
4	11 4th (11) (16/1 +52%) Bradman	16 16/1(+52%)	(11) Bradman 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Up in trip. Makes nursery debut. Others preferred. Three heavy defeats in turf novice/maiden runs; been gelded; more is required.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 +47%) Squeaker	4 4/1(+47%)	(4) Squeaker 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, creditable second of 9 in maiden at this C&D 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More needed but stable is in top form. Consistent rather than progressive; good 2nd over C&D latest; more needed on h'cap debut.
6th	2 6th (2) (5/2 +50%) Rocket Warrior	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(2) Rocket Warrior 5/2, Won 10-runner maiden (11/4) at Bath (8f, good) 62 days ago, cosily. Boasts a progressive profile and should go well for in-form stable on nursery bow. Bath maiden win (1m) when last seen in September; opening mark not an obvious gift.
7th	8 7th (8) (12/1 -20%) Bay Of Australia	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Bay Of Australia 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 8 in nursery at this course (9.5f, 8/1) 21 days ago, not ideally placed. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Still unexposed and boasts solid claims. Third over 9.4f here last month when held up in a slowly run race; now gets cheekpieces.
8th	10 8th (10) (16/1 -100%) Surging Tide	16 16/1(-100%)	(10) Surging Tide 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 7 in nursery at Chelmsford City (10f, 3/1) 6 days ago. Deserves respect once more. Two fair efforts in Class 6 nurseries over 1m2f; more needed in this higher grade.
9th	5 9th (5) (150/1 -275%) Pannonica	150 150/1(-275%)	(5) Pannonica 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, last of 7 in minor event at Brighton (6f, heavy) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task. Bred to stay this trip so could leave 6f form well behind her now handicapping.
10th	7 10th (7) (25/1 -150%) Pretence	25 25/1(-150%)	(7) Pretence 25/1, Winner at Chester in June. 15/2, creditable sixth of 10 in nursery at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Not discounted. Won a 7f seller in June; fair form since but this longer trip needs to spark improvement.
11th	9 11th (9) (40/1 -300%) Fernden Wells	40 40/1(-300%)	(9) Fernden Wells 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, second of 4 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good) 38 days ago, no match for winner. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. More required. Runner-up in 7f maidens the last twice; bred for 1m+; unexposed and needs consideration.

LTO Selection:

In what looks a very competitive nursery, a tentative vote is given to CLAXTON BAY, who ran well at 80/1 in a Lingfield novice stakes over a mile in October and was possibly unsuited by the drop back to 6f on his latest run at Chelmsford. An opening mark of 70 looks workable, while Squeaker was only narrowly denied by Tiptoe over C&D last time and can have her say again off 2lb higher. Roman Secret's Nottingham second last month would also give her a chance in this wide-open contest.

ROCKET WARRIOR had something to spare when opening his account at Bath a couple of months ago and, while the handicapper has taken no chances with his opening mark, he's worth a chance to follow up with his stable in red-hot form. Roman Secret is an obvious danger and Claxton Bay merits respect with the step up in trip in his favour.

Top of the list is DUNSTAN, who should be more at home under these conditions than when returned to 7f on slow ground last month.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	10 1st (10) (7/2 +46%) Sioux Princess	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(10) Sioux Princess 7/2, C&D winner. Winner here in September. 3/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 35 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on speed. Others more persuasive. A 1m4f winner in September; didn't get the breaks dropped to 1m2f last time.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/2 +22%) Maura's Gift	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(9) Maura's Gift 7/2, C&D winner. Respectable 4¼ lengths seventh of 14 to Sioux Princess in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 49 days ago, met some trouble. Others more persuasive. Won this last year off 5lb higher; below par since but too well treated to ignore.
3	11 3rd (11) (18/1 -50%) Dreams Fled Away	18 18/1(-50%)	(11) Dreams Fled Away 18/1, 22/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 49 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has made no progress since sent in handicaps, the latest over C&D; now blinkered.
4	4 4th (4) (9/2 -13%) Humtaza	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(4) Humtaza 9/2, Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Blinkers on 1st time. Has good chance on pick of form. Made up some late ground over C&D 16 days ago and she's still lightly raced.
5th	3 5th (3) (12/1 +0%) St Cianans Fire	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) St Cianans Fire 12/1, Course winner. Last of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 6/1) 9 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Back-to-back 1m2f wins here last November, the latest off a similar mark; possible.
6th	8 6th (8) (33/1 +18%) Big Challenge	33 33/1(+18%)	(8) Big Challenge 33/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 80/1, thirteenth of 17 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy) 18 days ago. No wins since 2021 and it's been a while since he showed worthwhile form.
7th	13 7th (13) (33/1 -18%) Ballycommon Chapel	33 33/1(-18%)	(13) Ballycommon Chapel 33/1, 20/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 56 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Tailed off here last time after running moderately over hurdles; now 0-14 overall.
8th	5 8th (5) (11/1 +21%) Action Motion	11 11/1(+21%)	(5) Action Motion 11/1, First run since leaving Denis Hogan when bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 28/1) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Chance if rediscovering old form. Repeat of her close fifth at Killarney in July (1m3f) wouldn't see her far away.
9th	7 9th (7) (66/1 -65%) Landue	66 66/1(-65%)	(7) Landue 66/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2018. 200/1 and visored for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 9 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not easy to make a case for. Four-time winner in Britain at about this distance; mostly disappointing in Ireland.
10th	1 10th (1) (12/1 +33%) Storm Steps	12 12/1(+33%)	(1) Storm Steps 12/1, 3-time C&D winner. Ninth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Three-time C&D winner but well below best in just two appearances in the last 12 months.
11th	14 11th (14) (7/2 +50%) Nevada Brave	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(14) Nevada Brave 7/2, Course winner. Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap (5/1) at this course (10.7f) 56 days ago. Enters calculations. Effective here; won over 1m2f here in January and a number of good efforts since.
12th	6 12th (6) (33/1 +18%) Is That So	33 33/1(+18%)	(6) Is That So 33/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap (50/1) at this course (10.7f) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Difficult ask. Has a lot to prove right now and cheekpieces are tried.
13th	12 13th (12) (25/1 -39%) Td's Approach	25 25/1(-39%)	(12) Td's Approach 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in claimer at Fairyhouse (10f, good, 40/1), doing too much too soon. Off 128 days. First run for yard after leaving Ciaran Murphy. Makes handicap debut. Lightly raced; beaten in the claimers the last twice and has been off since July.

LTO Selection:

DELUCA CHOP ran really well here on his last visit and would be a deserving winner now. The French-bred gelding was just pipped close home after making the running here over the extended 10 furlongs in September. He has run well over further so going back up to this trip doesn't look an issue. Nevada Brave has run well on his last couple of outings here and looks well worth another shot at this trip. Sioux Princess won over course and distance on her penultimate outing and may appreciate going back up in trip again having been beaten favourite over the extended ten last time.

HUMTAZA remains a maiden following nine attempts, but she has dropped quickly in the weights and took a step back in the right direction when a never-nearer fifth over C&D last time. She may well be the answer to this wide-open handicap. The return to this trip looks a good move for Nevada Brave, who has made the frame both starts over 10.7f here since returning from a short break and he is feared most ahead of Deluca Chop.

From stall 3 the suggestion is DELUCA CHOP who ran well over shorter here last and returning to further should be a positive.

18:15 Dundalk Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 -9%) Jumeira Vision	6 6/1(-9%)	(5) Jumeira Vision 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, very good third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 11 days ago. Step back up in trip should help, so may do better. Improved when third at Kempton on handicap debut and step back up in trip should suit.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/4 +25%) Star Of St Louis	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(8) Star Of St Louis 9/4, 3 wins from 10 runs this year. 11/8, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Merits plenty of respect in his hat-trick bid. Done well for the yard and bids for a hat-trick after two wins here; shouldn't be far away.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 +40%) Meadram	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) Meadram 3/1, C&D winner. 13/2, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 43 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Dual C&D winner who ran his best race for a while when just beaten at Chelmsford last time.
4	7 4th (7) (14/1 -56%) Sparkling Spirit	14 14/1(-56%)	(7) Sparkling Spirit 14/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (20/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 20 days ago. Not discounted. 0-11, but has shown ability; bred to stay the longer trip and holds each-way claims.
5th	4 5th (4) (7/1 -40%) Ermin Street	7 7/1(-40%)	(4) Ermin Street 7/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 3¾ lengths seventh of 10 to Come On John in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, not ideally placed. Merits consideration. 0-13 in handicaps and finished around 4l behind Come On John over C&D 11 days ago.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 -100%) Come On John	5 5/1(-100%)	(1) Come On John 5/1, 3 wins from 17 runs this year. Won 10-runner handicap (10/1) at this C&D 11 days ago, slowly away. Carries penalty. 5lb penalty for winning over C&D 11 days ago, but needs luck in running.
7th	6 7th (6) (28/1 +30%) Brown Mouse	28 28/1(+30%)	(6) Brown Mouse 28/1, First run since leaving K. Kukk when eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 50/1) 36 days ago. Uphill task. Longstanding maiden who showed little on stable debut last time; tongue-tie on.
8th	10 8th (10) (200/1 -100%) Pink Walls	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) Pink Walls 200/1, 150/1, 10¾ lengths ninth of 10 to Star of St Louis in handicap at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Something to find on form. Others make more appeal. Little to shout about in seven starts; hood on.
9th	3 9th (3) (16/1 -33%) Nine Elms	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Nine Elms 16/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good, 22/1) 82 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs to bounce back after a break. Dual C&D winner who has dropped 2lb lower than for the latest of two turf wins in April.

LTO Selection:

ERMIN STREET is taken to gain revenge on recent C&D winner Come On John. Making his reappearance after wind surgery, Mark Loughnane's charge was well off the pace in the early stages before running on well to be beaten three and three-quarter lengths by Come On John. The selection is 5lb better off with that reopposing winner this evening and, expected to come on for that run, he is taken to reverse that form. The hat-trick seeking Star Of St Louis was only a narrow winner last time and a further 2lb rise may see his winning run come to an end.

COME ON JOHN overcame a pace bias and trouble in running to score over C&D 11 days ago and he remains well treated on old form, so he's taken to get the better of Star of St Louis, who is on the up for his current stable. Meadram is another one to consider.

The vote goes to the dual C&D winner MEADRAM who suggested he was on the way back when narrowly beaten at Chelmsford last month.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (9/2 +44%) Golden Sandbanks	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(4) Golden Sandbanks 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Galway in September. 17/2, thirteenth of 18 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy) 18 days ago, very slowly away. Others more persuasive. The ground was heavy when well beaten last time and he went close the time before over C&D.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 -50%) Sky Legend	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(3) Sky Legend 9/2, 28/1, creditable second of 14 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. One to consider. Still a maiden and looked bit ungainly when second to a solid yardstick here the last time.
3	10 3rd (10) (7/1 -100%) Wishes And Dreams	7 7/1(-100%)	(10) Wishes And Dreams 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, excellent second of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Big shout if building on that. Finished well for second on recent handicap debut here and now goes further.
4	5 4th (5) (7/2 +22%) Elzaamsan	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Elzaamsan 7/2, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 56 days ago, better placed than most. Stable having good spell. Merits consideration. Now 0-17 but has plenty of placed form at this venue and never been lower in the weights.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/1 +58%) Sand Castle	5 5/1(+58%)	(8) Sand Castle 5/1, C&D winner. 50/1, good sixth of 16 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to soft) 78 days ago. C&D winner last December and threatened again here in January off 3lb lower.
6th	11 6th (11) (14/1 -40%) Hot Lady	14 14/1(-40%)	(11) Hot Lady 14/1, Good second of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Bellewstown (12.1f, good to soft) 133 days ago, finishing well. Respected. Finished well for second over 1m4f at Bellewstown when last seen in July.
7th	9 7th (9) (18/1 -13%) Flier	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Flier 18/1, 8/1, bit below form fifth of 20 in handicap at Navan (14f, heavy) 30 days ago. A better horse now than when disappointing on her previous visit here.
8th	1 8th (1) (11/1 -10%) Inchiquin Maid	11 11/1(-10%)	(1) Inchiquin Maid 11/1, 14/1, bit below form eighth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, heavy) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Others more persuasive. Has run well in defeat a number of times under both codes; this mark is tough enough.
9th	14 9th (14) (33/1 +50%) Jim's Cracker	33 33/1(+50%)	(14) Jim's Cracker 33/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this course (10.7f) 35 days ago. Placed in Britain but comfortably held for current yard and stamina doubts over this far.
10th	13 10th (13) (25/1 +0%) Together Aclaim	25 25/1(+0%)	(13) Together Aclaim 25/1, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 49 days ago. Not taken lightly. Longstanding maiden and best form was a 2yo; always in rear over C&D last time.
11th	2 11th (2) (50/1 +0%) Mille Miglia	50 50/1(+0%)	(2) Mille Miglia 50/1, 150/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. 1m4f winner at Kempton but has yet to find her form in Ireland under either code.
12th	12 12th (12) (33/1 -65%) Joven De Corazon	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Joven De Corazon 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap at Thurles (12.5f, soft, 22/1) 43 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Others more persuasive. Placed form to her name and the ground was too soft the last time; unraced on the AW.
13th	6 13th (6) (25/1 -257%) Wild Shot	25 25/1(-257%)	(6) Wild Shot 25/1, 6-time course winner. Latest win at Tramore in July. 15/8, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Clonmel (16.6f, good) 71 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Multiple winner with plenty of form around here; returns after some decent efforts.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (33/1 +0%) Born Ruthless	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Born Ruthless 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Roscommon (11.7f, good) 169 days ago, nearest finish. Makes handicap debut. Could do better. Some promise last time and there could be more to come from her in handicaps.

LTO Selection:

Going up in trip again should suit WISHES AND DREAMS, who showed significant improvement last time. The Highland Reel filly ran on well when grabbing second late on on her handicap debut over the extended ten furlongs here nine days ago. That was just her fourth career outing and there should be more to come. Sky Legend ran well at a big price when chasing home the in-form Celtic Revival here at the start of the month and is fitted with cheekpieces now. He could be a big player. The consistent Wild Shot is another that has to come into calculations.

WISHES AND DREAMS belied big odds as she nearly made a successful handicap debut here last week and looks the way to go in the hope she can build on that. Hot Lady and Sky Legend are among the other chief players.

A good few with chances but the suggestion is ELZAAMSAN in the hope he gets a decent pace to chase. He lurks on a good mark.

18:45 Dundalk Handicap 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/2 +8%) Graffiti	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(1) Graffiti 11/2, Fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good, 12/1) 31 days ago. Can make his presence felt back on the Flat if he breaks on terms. Running with credit over jumps lately, but last of six in one previous start over C&D.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/2 +25%) My Roxanne	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(4) My Roxanne 5/2, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f, 11/2) 7 days ago, suited by way race developed. Carries penalty. Another bold showing on the cards. Up in trip and more will be needed under a 6lb penalty for her recent Newcastle win.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/4 +42%) Swing To The Stars	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(2) Swing To The Stars 7/4, 9/2, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 36 days ago, missing break. Makes tapeta debut. Has a bigger performance in her when everything clicks and is worth chancing. 0-9, but placed four times and not beaten far in a big field last time; could go well.
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 +36%) Stand Free	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) Stand Free 16/1, 11/1, first run since leaving Suzzanne France when ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 59 days ago, missing break. Lost her form and didn't show enough on stable debut to make her of interest.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 -100%) Carey Street	22 22/1(-100%)	(5) Carey Street 22/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D. Off 151 days. Others more persuasive. Three wins here but losing run now 15; five-month absence poses a question.
6th	6 6th (6) (7/1 +22%) Black Smoke	7 7/1(+22%)	(6) Black Smoke 7/1, Winner at Lingfield in August. Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. Finished behind Sun Festival over C&D 11 days ago and meets him on the same terms.
7th	8 7th (8) (9/1 -38%) Caracristi	9 9/1(-38%)	(8) Caracristi 9/1, C&D winner. 10/1, fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Not discounted. Won twice over C&D last winter and 7lb below her last winning mark; should make an impact.
8th	10 8th (10) (80/1 -142%) Ourdefence	80 80/1(-142%)	(10) Ourdefence 80/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Nikki Evans when fourth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy, 50/1) 25 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Ran better on stable debut last time and closely related to a Tapeta winner.
9th	7 9th (7) (66/1 -65%) Nuketown	66 66/1(-65%)	(7) Nuketown 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 200/1) 72 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Some promise on his debut, but gone badly the wrong way since; hard to recommend.

LTO Selection:

My Roxanne struck by just under two lengths over a mile at Newcastle last week and she should mount another bold bid, even though she has a 6lb penalty to carry. However, the vote goes to SUN FESTIVAL, who hasn't finished out of the top two in his last three outings, including when second over C&D earlier in the month, and he could prove hard to beat off the same rating. Graffiti completes the shortlist on his return to the Flat.

SWING TO THE STARS is still unexposed and has shaped better than the result on her last couple of starts, so she takes marginal preference over Sun Festival, who arrives in top form. Recent winner My Roxanne is another big player.

The choice is the consistent and reliable SUN FESTIVAL who found only one too good over C&D last time and races off the same mark here.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Dundalk Maiden 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (16/5 +51%) Pittsford	3.2 16/5(+51%)	(8) Pittsford 16/5, Thrice-raced gelding. Hooded for 1st time, fifth of 14 in maiden at this C&D (20/1) 21 days ago. Trainer going well. Tongue strap on 1st time. Merits consideration. Not a bad run over C&D last time when raced keenly; needs to settle and improve.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/2 +9%) Banana Three	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(3) Banana Three 5/2, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 28 days ago. Trainer going well. Blinkers on 1st time. Should remain competitive. Beaten 4l in a C&D handicap last time; blinkers are tried today and needs to improve.
3	11 3rd (11) (7/2 +46%) Apercu	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(11) Apercu 7/2, Showed plenty to work on when fourth of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut 21 days ago. Likely to improve. Promise on debut when 4th over C&D, ahead of some of today's rivals' can go well.
4	12 4th (12) (17/2 +47%) Concluding Call	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(12) Concluding Call 17/2, Holy Roman Emperor filly. Sister to winner up to 8.4f Holy Endeavour and winner up to 1m Lord Sakay and half-sister to useful 10.3f-1½m winner Missed Call. Market for clues. Related to plenty of decent types and respected from this yard; check market.
5th	14 5th (14) (5/1 -50%) Skyquake	5 5/1(-50%)	(14) Skyquake 5/1, Fair filly who was possibly unsuited by conditions when well held on handicap debut at Naas (10.5f, heavy) 33 days ago. Makes polytrack debut in refitted headgear and could bounce back. Below form on soft ground last time but is capable of bouncing back with headgear back on.
6th	5 6th (5) (33/1 -106%) Dakota Chief	33 33/1(-106%)	(5) Dakota Chief 33/1, Showed more than previously when fifth of 14 in maiden (100/1) at this C&D. Off 128 days. Beaten 7.5l in a stronger maiden than this over C&D in July; be involved with a repeat.
7th	13 7th (13) (16/1 -45%) Sarah Purser	16 16/1(-45%)	(13) Sarah Purser 16/1, Improved on debut form when third of 8 in maiden at Clonmel on debut in September. Failed to repeat that effort at Killarney later in the month, though. Best run when 3rd in a Clonmel maiden on good ground and looks a major player.
8th	2 8th (2) (40/1 -515%) Next Week	40 40/1(-515%)	(2) Next Week 40/1, Fair form in bumpers, successful when last seen in 2022. Has a 15-month absence to overcome but still needs considering on Flat debut. Won a bumper at Killarney in August 2022; a concern that he hasn't been seen since.
9th	6 9th (6) (80/1 -100%) Hungry Horase	80 80/1(-100%)	(6) Hungry Horase 80/1, Midi colt. Dam unraced. Second runner for yard; best watched for future reference.
10th	9 10th (9) (50/1 -25%) Primitivo	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Primitivo 50/1, Midi colt. Dam Italian 5f-1m winner. Third runner for yard; best watched for future reference.
11th	4 11th (4) (40/1 +0%) Cyprus Springs	40 40/1(+0%)	(4) Cyprus Springs 40/1, Second Thought colt. Dam unraced. Sire has produced some winners from limited opportunities; best watched.
12th	1 12th (1) (100/1 -257%) Almighty Love	100 100/1(-257%)	(1) Almighty Love 100/1, Coach House gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 6f-1m winner Green Howard and 5f/6f winner Manatee Bay. Late-starter isn't bred for this trip and likely best watched.
13th	7 13th (7) (20/1 +9%) Lightninghill	20 20/1(+9%)	(7) Lightninghill 20/1, Make Believe gelding. Dam maiden sister to top-class winner up to 1m (2000 Guineas and St James's Palace Stakes) Dawn Approach and and smart 2-y-o 7f winner Herald The Dawn. By a decent sire and dam is well-related; not ignored.
14th	10 14th (10) (125/1 -89%) Faithfullilly	125 125/1(-89%)	(10) Faithfullilly 125/1, Portage filly. Half-sister to unreliable 8.3f winner Seaborough. Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner). Half-sister to a winner but best watched for future reference.

LTO Selection:

SARAH PURSER may prove the answer to a tricky looking maiden. The Zoffany filly was easy to back, and well beaten, on heavy ground at Killarney last time and it looks significant that connections try her on the all-weather now. She had run well previously when third on decent ground at Clonmel and looks up to winning a maiden at this time of year. Banana Three was second off a mark of 70 in handicap company here last time and is entitled to play a big part in an average looking maiden now. Skyquake is another that could benefit from a sounder surface now having faded tamely in testing ground at Naas last time.

APERCU shaped with plenty of encouragement when fourth on her recent C&D debut and, with improvement on the cards, she's selected to get off the mark at the second time of asking. Banana Three and Skyquake head the dangers.

It might be worth taking a chance on APERCU improving enough from her C&D debut fourth.

19:15 Dundalk Maiden 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/1 +13%) Al Rufaa	7 7/1(+13%)	(1) Al Rufaa 7/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. First run since leaving Charlie Fellowes when ninth of 12 in handicap (11/2) at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago. Up in trip and needs to bounce back. Formerly a smart handicapper, but has become disappointing including on stable debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (15/2 -36%) Power Of Darkness	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(3) Power Of Darkness 15/2, Latest win at Salisbury in September. Creditable third of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (8f) 10 days ago, running on. Live each-way chance. Running well on the AW lately as when third at Newcastle ten days ago; should go well.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/2 +8%) Phantasy Mac	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(7) Phantasy Mac 11/2, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable third of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 11/2) 15 days ago, having run of race. Now below last winning mark and couldn't rule out. Five wins in 2022 included two over C&D; 6lb below last winning mark; major player.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 +11%) Supreme King	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Supreme King 4/1, First run since leaving Richard Hannon when second of 6 in minor event at Redcar (8f, heavy, 7/1) 28 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Big player. Runner-up in five of his nine starts and may come on for last month's stable debut.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/2 +54%) Summa Peto	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(2) Summa Peto 11/2, C&D winner. 33/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f), met some trouble. Off 6 months and up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Keith Dalgleish. Record here reads 112 and 8lb below last winning mark; watch market on stable debut.
6th	4 6th (4) (22/1 -57%) Night Arc	22 22/1(-57%)	(4) Night Arc 22/1, Latest win at Sandown in July. Last of 9 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 11/1) 39 days ago. Has failed to threaten all 4 previous starts on the AW. Regressed since winning at Sandown in July; out of the frame in four starts on the AW.
7th	8 7th (8) (13/2 +0%) Supaspecialawesome	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(8) Supaspecialawesome 13/2, Course winner. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (6/1) at this course (7.2f) 24 days ago. Went close over C&D off 2 lb higher 3 starts back, so he has to enter calculations. Record in his first six starts on the AW read 221222, but not so good the last twice.
8th	6 8th (6) (4/1 -33%) Flatley	4 4/1(-33%)	(6) Flatley 4/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D (5/1) 11 days ago, cosily. Another bold show likely under a penalty. 5lb penalty for C&D win 11 days ago, but previous success came off 1lb higher; respected.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -267%) Jack's Point	33 33/1(-267%)	(10) Jack's Point 33/1, First run since leaving Robert Cowell when below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, soft, 14/1) 32 days ago. Up in trip and others make more appeal. Well held on stable debut last month; enough to prove, not least stamina.
10th	9 10th (9) (100/1 -300%) Tomouh Dubai	100 100/1(-300%)	(9) Tomouh Dubai 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 20/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at Sandown (7f, good). Off 15 months and up in trip on this handicap debut for new connections. Makes her stable/handicap debut after 15 months off; watch market.

LTO Selection:

POWER OF DARKNESS attempted to make all but weakened inside the last furlong to finish third in this grade at Newcastle on his latest outing and he goes off the same mark this evening. The Charlie Fellowes-trained eight-year-old could continue his fine form to take this, although Flatley was victorious by just over a length over C&D last time and he is likely to get into contention off a 5lb higher mark. Phantasy Mac takes a step back in distance and could also have a say.

SUPREME KING was no match for the unexposed Run Zarak Run on debut for this yard in a Redcar novice last month, but he in turn pulled clear of the rest and is entitled to come on for that run, given that he was returning from a six-month absence. He resumes in handicap company on a potentially handy mark and gets the nod ahead of cosy recent C&D winner Flatley. Phantasy Mac and Supaspecialawesome are others to consider, while Power of Darkness should also have a part to play.

The vote goes to dual C&D winner PHANTASY MAC who is now 6lb lower than when last successful.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	13 1st (13) (9/2 +18%) Fairytale Princess	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(13) Fairytale Princess 9/2, In very good form here this autumn, winning twice and runner-up in between. Another bold show seems likely. Raised 9lb for last win but a capable claimer takes off 5lb; draw not a help but a player.
2	7 2nd (7) (6/1 -33%) Benavente	6 6/1(-33%)	(7) Benavente 6/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap (17/2) at this course (8f) 14 days ago, driven out. Significantly up in trip. Should give another good account. Won over 1m two weeks ago and was raised 4lb for that; unproven over this trip.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +11%) Longbourn	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Longbourn 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Creditable third of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good to soft, 25/1) 68 days ago. Won a premier handicap over C&D before 3rd in a Curragh premier handicap; respected.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 -47%) War Correspondent	11 11/1(-47%)	(6) War Correspondent 11/1, Below par over hurdles lately but was in good form when last seen on the Flat in June. On a workable mark. Some decent runs over 1m4f earlier this year and ran well on sole start at this track.
5th	12 5th (12) (14/1 -75%) New Year Honours	14 14/1(-75%)	(12) New Year Honours 14/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft, 17/2) 60 days ago. First Flat start for this yard. Hurdle winner won over 1m4f on AW in UK in 2022; capable of running well.
6th	9 6th (9) (50/1 -257%) Boom Boom Boom	50 50/1(-257%)	(9) Boom Boom Boom 50/1, Course winner. 20/1, below form sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.8f, heavy) 50 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time on the Flat. Betting should guide. Won over 1m4f at this track a year ago and some good runs in defeat after up to 2m.
7th	8 7th (8) (8/1 +20%) Autocrat	8 8/1(+20%)	(8) Autocrat 8/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. 10/1, first run since leaving Shane Kieran Ryder when creditable 3 lengths sixth of 14 to Luke Short in handicap at this course (12f) 14 days ago. Won a C&D claimer last month; below that level behind Luke Short in a 1m4f handicap since.
8th	15 8th (15) (25/1 +24%) Garrick Painter	25 25/1(+24%)	(15) Garrick Painter 25/1, First run since leaving Daniel James Murphy when eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 11/1) 9 days ago, doing too much too soon. Significantly back up in trip. RESERVE. Runner-up in a C&D claimer two starts ago; below that form over 1m for this yard; reserve.
9th	4 9th (4) (12/1 +52%) Solar Breeze	12 12/1(+52%)	(4) Solar Breeze 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Navan in October. Last of 18 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, heavy, 16/1) 26 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. V Forgiven a poor run on heavy ground last time but seems on a stiff mark.
10th	5 10th (5) (10/3 +63%) Jaafel	3.333333 10/3(+63%)	(5) Jaafel 10/3, 4-time course winner. Latest win here in October. 17/2, good ½-length second of 14 to Luke Short in handicap at this course (12f) 14 days ago. Player under Billy Lee. Just denied by Luke Short over 1m4f last time; raised another 2lb but can go close again.
11th	11 11th (11) (22/1 +33%) Lecale's Approach	22 22/1(+33%)	(11) Lecale's Approach 22/1, Thrice-raced winner. Course winner. 25/1, 7 lengths ninth of 14 to Luke Short in handicap at this course (12f) 14 days ago, not clear run. Plenty to find on form. A 1m winner here a year ago; might have found 1m4f too far last time; not ruled out.
12th	10 12th (10) (25/1 -25%) Higher Kingdom	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Higher Kingdom 25/1, C&D winner. 8½ lengths thirteenth of 14 to Benavente in handicap at this course (8f, 25/1) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Now 6lb lower than for last win; can be slowly away and has to get back to form.
13th	3 13th (3) (40/1 -21%) Timourid	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) Timourid 40/1, Course winner. Latest win at the Curragh in May. 40/1, last of 15 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, heavy) 19 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Hit and miss performer is a dual winner at this track so can't be dismissed.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (33/1 -32%) Red Special	33 33/1(-32%)	(14) Red Special 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, eighth of 14 in maiden at this C&D. Off 128 days. Makes handicap debut. Similar efforts in three maiden runs; worth checking for market confidence on handicap bow.

LTO Selection:

The admirably consistent LONGBOURN may be able to strike again here. Scott McCullagh takes 3lb off his back, which is a help for the top-weight, and this is an easier task than he faced on his last outing, when running a cracker in the valuable Northfields Handicap at the Curragh on Irish Champions Weekend. Down at the other end of the handicap Fairytale Princess is another big player having won two of her last three here. The Camelot filly takes a jump up in class now though. Benavente stayed on well when scoring over a mile here a fortnight ago and it's interesting to see him stepping up to this trip for the first time.

A few in-form sorts clash in a competitive handicap. LUKE SHORT could still be nicely treated up 5 lb for his recent course defeat of Jaafel and gets the nod. His old rival should give it his usual good shot at this venue. Fairytale Princess is another who has taken really well to the polytrack surface here and also makes the shortlist along with Benavente.

Though raised another 9lb for her last win, FAIRYTALE PRINCESS (nap) might be able to score again with a capable claimer taking off 5lb

19:45 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (9/2 +25%) Sea Me Dance	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(6) Sea Me Dance 9/2, Winner at Kempton in July. 14/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 16 days ago, running on. Can give a good account. Close third on latest 1m4f run; looks ready for a crack at this new trip.
2	7 2nd (7) (3/1 +14%) Artisan Dancer	3 3/1(+14%)	(7) Artisan Dancer 3/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in September. 2/1, good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago, conceding first run. Player nudged up just 1 lb. Good second over C&D last time (winner dictated); may improve further; respected.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/3 +45%) Two Past Eight	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(5) Two Past Eight 10/3, Visored for 1st time, below form fourth of 8 in juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good, 10/3) 48 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat, so he's not taken lightly. Two hurdles wins; went very close at Kempton on most recent Flat attempt.
4	11 4th (11) (22/1 -120%) Queensland Boy	22 22/1(-120%)	(11) Queensland Boy 22/1, Winner at Windsor in August. 4/1, respectable fourth of 10 to Artisan Dancer in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 89 days ago. Up in trip. Needs considering. Not fully exposed but has stamina to prove upped in distance.
5th	10 5th (10) (15/2 +25%) Wilkie	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(10) Wilkie 15/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 15/2) 16 days ago. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Went close at this course on penultimate outing; new trip is worth a shot.
6th	8 6th (8) (5/1 -25%) Kitty Foyle	5 5/1(-25%)	(8) Kitty Foyle 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/2, good second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 16 days ago. In the mix once more. Made an encouraging handicap debut at Lingfield this month; still unexposed.
7th	9 7th (9) (10/1 -11%) Divya	10 10/1(-11%)	(9) Divya 10/1, 9/2, seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. Nicely bred but has failed to progress; folded tamely last time.
8th	1 8th (1) (14/1 +30%) Pop The Champagne	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Pop The Champagne 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 17f over hurdles. 33/1, fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, good) 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Much respected on her handicap debut. Bumper/hurdles winner who could go well on Flat handicap debut.
9th	12 9th (12) (33/1 -136%) Charlie's Yard	33 33/1(-136%)	(12) Charlie's Yard 33/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm, 7/4) 15 months ago on his final run for David Evans. Has his fitness to prove on yard debut/comeback run. 3-6 during spell with David Evans; absent for 16 months; market helpful.
10th	2 10th (2) (100/1 -203%) Man Of Riddles	100 100/1(-203%)	(2) Man Of Riddles 100/1, Course winner. 100/1, last of 8 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago so needs to bounce back. Has failed to fire in two runs (hurdle/Flat) for new stable.
11th	3 11th (3) (40/1 -233%) Lady Valentine	40 40/1(-233%)	(3) Lady Valentine 40/1, 25/1 and visor on for 1st time in this code, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good) 24 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Jamie Snowden. Enters calculations. Could stage a revival returned to this code on debut for Mick Appleby.

LTO Selection:

KITTY FOYLE only found one too strong when making her handicap bow over 1m4f at Lingfield last time, but she has scope for further improvement and could defy a 2lb rise in the handicap now upped in trip. Artisan Dancer continues to run well and must firmly enter calculations, while Rock Chant is able to compete off his last winning mark and should not be written off now dropped in class.

ARTISAN DANCER is enjoying an excellent season and is fancied to bag win number four on the back of his recent C&D second when not enjoying the rub of the green. Two Past Eight is weighted to go well back in this sphere so could emerge as the main threat ahead of the unexposed Kitty Foyle.

Granted a well-run race, the most powerful finisher may well be ARTISAN DANCER. Second choice is Kitty Foyle.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 +64%) Limestone Red	5 5/1(+64%)	(3) Limestone Red 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 16 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly up in trip. Yard in good form. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Beaten 10l in a 1m handicap here last time; needs much more but cheekpieces could help.
2	8 2nd (8) (16/1 +0%) Hasten Slowly	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Hasten Slowly 16/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 25/1) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Significantly back up in trip. Merits consideration. Dual winner for former yard wasn't beaten far here on last four starts; chance.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 +0%) Eloxi	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Eloxi 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Clonmel (9.6f, good) 71 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. A hint of ability in maidens but didn't improve for handicap bow; AW debut.
4	11 4th (11) (5/1 +58%) Master Garvey	5 5/1(+58%)	(11) Master Garvey 5/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 16/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. A 16-race maiden but has gone close twice; has a chance if staying this new trip.
5th	10 5th (10) (11/2 +15%) Lady Christa	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(10) Lady Christa 11/2, Below form twelfth of 21 in handicap at Navan (14f, heavy, 12/1) 30 days ago. Down in trip. Booking of McDonogh a plus. Went close over 1m2f at Navan but didn't stay 1m6f there next time; one to consider.
6th	4 6th (4) (14/1 -250%) Florida Taiga	14 14/1(-250%)	(4) Florida Taiga 14/1, Bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap (5/1) at the Curragh (10f, soft) 36 days ago. Visor back on. On a workable mark if back to his best. Just denied at Navan over 1m2f but below that twice since; ran well sole AW start.
7th	1 7th (1) (6/1 -33%) Caulaincourt	6 6/1(-33%)	(1) Caulaincourt 6/1, 7/2, below form fifth of 12 in claimer at this C&D 28 days ago. Yard having good spell. Just denied over this trip at Naas in August but below that level here twice since.
8th	12 8th (12) (80/1 -220%) Berlina	80 80/1(-220%)	(12) Berlina 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, eighth of 14 in claimer at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Ger Lyons. Makes handicap debut. Just a hint of ability in three starts for Ger Lyons but could do better on handicap bow.
9th	6 9th (6) (33/1 +0%) Catwalk Couture	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Catwalk Couture 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, eighteenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, heavy) 17 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. Showed some ability in maidens but poor on h'cap debut in heavy ground last time.
10th	2 10th (2) (2/1 +11%) Hijo De La Luna	2 2/1(+11%)	(2) Hijo De La Luna 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, good seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 9 days ago, having to pick way through. Yard in good form. Made up some late ground over 1m on h'cap debut here last time; go better up in trip.
11th	13 11th (13) (40/1 +20%) Turbo Sprint	40 40/1(+20%)	(13) Turbo Sprint 40/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (50/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Maiden has shown some ability but had to be walked to post here last time and questions.
12th	14 12th (14) (50/1 -100%) Tasmanian Girl	50 50/1(-100%)	(14) Tasmanian Girl 50/1, 14/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy) 32 days ago. Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times in h'caps; hung badly left last time and questions.
13th	9 13th (9) (125/1 -279%) Zero Fighter	125 125/1(-279%)	(9) Zero Fighter 125/1, First run since leaving Noel Meade when twelfth of 14 in handicap (80/1) at this course (7f) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Won a Roscommon claimer back in May but was poor here last time; up in trip.
14th	5 14th (5) (40/1 -100%) Cosmic Lady	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) Cosmic Lady 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 50/1) 16 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Soundly beaten on h'cap debut over 1m4f last time and needs to improve for drop in trip.

LTO Selection:

HIJO DE LA LUNA was slightly disappointing on his handicap debut here nine days ago but should appreciate stepping back up in trip now. The Sea The Moon gelding stayed on late when seventh to Sea Chariot and was only beaten just over two lengths at the line. He was eased a couple of pounds afterwards and there looks to be a race in him off this kind of mark. Stablemate Caulaincourt ran a decent race when fifth over course and distance against some experienced sorts in a claimer here last month. He could be a contender now back in handicap company. Florida Taiga was dropped a pound after finishing sixth in a Curragh handicap last month and is another to consider in an average contest.

HASTEN SLOWLY is starting to look dangerously well treated and might be worth chancing. Dermot Weld's Florida Taiga is next on the list ahead of Ger Lyons pair Hijo De La Luna and Caulaincourt.

A chance is taken on LADY CHRISTA who went close over 1m2f at Navan but didn't stay 1m6f there next time.

20:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (33/1 -106%) Sixties Chic	33 33/1(-106%)	(12) Sixties Chic 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form third of 10 in minor event at Catterick (6f, heavy, 4/1) 27 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Makes handicap debut. More required. Needs to raise her game now handicapping but that's possible after just five starts.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 +47%) Star Of Lady M	4 4/1(+47%)	(3) Star Of Lady M 4/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Merits consideration. 0-13 this year; not beaten far twice since the visor went on; others stronger though.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 -14%) Starsong	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Starsong 4/1, 5/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 15 days ago. Needs considering. Good return from a break at Chelmsford two weeks ago; same mark today; big player.
4	9 4th (9) (28/1 +0%) Daytona Lady	28 28/1(+0%)	(9) Daytona Lady 28/1, First run since leaving John Ryan when ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 33/1) 17 days ago. Has work to do. Needs to step up on her low-key stable debut but she's a 2-time AW winner & it's possible.
5th	1 5th (1) (20/1 -264%) Just Janet	20 20/1(-264%)	(1) Just Janet 20/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable second of 8 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 22 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Kept on for 2nd at Lingfield last month (7f); visored added today; has the widest stall.
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 +14%) My Delilah	12 12/1(+14%)	(10) My Delilah 12/1, Winner at Bath in May. 12/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 45 days ago. Others more persuasive. Of interest on this season's best form and she should find this being run to suit.
7th	2 7th (2) (4/1 +60%) Secret Mistral	4 4/1(+60%)	(2) Secret Mistral 4/1, Latest win at Leicester in September. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 12/1) 21 days ago. In the mix. Front-runner; well drawn to attack and she isn't handicapped out of things.
8th	8 8th (8) (5/2 +9%) Speed Dial Baileys	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(8) Speed Dial Baileys 5/2, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (3/1) 27 days ago, always holding on. Has to be taken seriously. Made all in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago; still progressing; well drawn but other pace here.
9th	6 9th (6) (33/1 -106%) Soi Dao	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Soi Dao 33/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. 16/1, respectable sixth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft), having to pick way through. Off 104 days. First run for yard after leaving Michael Fenton. Difficult ask. Drew a blank in Ireland this year but retains ability; betting useful on stable debut.
10th	7 10th (7) (9/1 -64%) Noteable	9 9/1(-64%)	(7) Noteable 9/1, Winner at Newcastle in October. Tenth of 11 in handicap (15/8) at this C&D 21 days ago so needs to get back on track. Flopped over C&D last time when too keen; in good heart beforehand but in Class 6 company.
11th	4 11th (4) (66/1 -313%) In The Giving	66 66/1(-313%)	(4) In The Giving 66/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (6f), unable to sustain effort. Off 134 days. First run for yard after leaving William Haggas with more needed. Expensive to follow for W Haggas this year; sold 8,000gns in July; wide draw on return.
12th	11 12th (11) (80/1 -100%) Corinthian Kid	80 80/1(-100%)	(11) Corinthian Kid 80/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap (66/1) at Bath (5f, firm) 72 days ago. Back up in trip with something to prove. Mixed bag for current stable and she's opposable despite her reduced mark.

LTO Selection:

SPEED DIAL BAILEYS broke well to make all over C&D last month and, drawn in stall one tonight, James Tate's filly could employ similar tactics to defy a 4lb rise in the ratings. Just Janet only found one too good off this mark over 7f at Lingfield last time and she could find more for the application of a first-time visor, while Starsong is the most appealing of the remainder.

A few with chances but SPEED DIAL BAILEYS looks the way to go on the back of her career-best C&D success last month. Star of Lady M is on a long losing run but weighted to have a say so comes next on the list ahead of in-form pair Just Janet and Starsong.

After an encouraging return to action at Chelmsford this may go the way of STARSONG. My Delilah may prove best of the rest.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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