1 Friday 1st December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 1st December 2023

There were 29 Races on Friday 1st December 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 1st December 2023

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

11:45 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (2/1 +40%) The Bomber Liston	2 2/1(+40%)	(3) The Bomber Liston 2/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021 but took a step back in the right direction when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft, 9/2) 22 days ago. The runner-up has franked that form since, so highly respected off same mark. Has still not proved himself over this sort of trip; sole win remains a maiden in 2021.
5	5 (5) (5/1 +23%) Much Too Dear	5 5/1(+23%)	(5) Much Too Dear 5/1, Made more impact than previously over hurdles when second in a Kempton maiden in May and shaped as if retaining ability when fourth there (21f) 18 days ago, doing his best work at the finish. Looks on a fair opening mark and step up to 3m should suit. Respectable fourth at Kempton (2m5f) latest, from well off pace; second go at about 3m.
6	6 (6) (10/1 +60%) Ithaka	10 10/1(+60%)	(6) Ithaka 10/1, Landed a gamble in a Wincanton handicap hurdle in March but there's been little to shout about since, for all that he faced a stiff task when down the field at Cheltenham last time. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Well-backed 2m5f win at Wincanton in March, easily best effort and the furthest he's been.
1	1 (1) (11/4 -50%) Dragon Rock	2.75 11/4(-50%)	(1) Dragon Rock 11/4, A lightly-raced winning hurdler who showed improved form to get off the mark in 9-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.3f, heavy) last week. Big player back over hurdles. Won nine-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (3m, soft to heavy) one week ago easily by 9l.
2	2 (2) (12/1 -27%) Crossing The Bar	12 12/1(-27%)	(2) Crossing The Bar 12/1, Successful twice over hurdles at Plumpton (both at 25f) during the second half of last season. Let down by his jumping when well held both starts over fences this term and now returns to the smaller obstacles. Well below form this season; back over hurdles and has cheekpieces first time.
8	8 (8) (16/1 -45%) Nikgarde	16 16/1(-45%)	(8) Nikgarde 16/1, Produced one of his better efforts when third at Newcastle (23.7f) in May. Fell in first-time cheekpieces (left off here) at Hexham the following month and may just need the run after a break. Inconsistent and he was a mid-race faller in first-time cheekpieces in June when last seen.
7	7 (7) (20/1 -57%) Rowdy Rustler	20 20/1(-57%)	(7) Rowdy Rustler 20/1, Newcastle maiden hurdle winner in early-2022 and promising second on his chase debut at the same course last November. Disappointing since, though possibly needed the run back from 4 months off at Kelso in September. Well below form last five starts (hurdling last two) and fell on his only go at about 3m.
9	9 (9) (33/1 -136%) Jessie Lightfoot	33 33/1(-136%)	(9) Jessie Lightfoot 33/1, Dual chase winner and is capable fresh, so worth a look in the betting back over hurdles for new yard after 9 months off. Changed stables since a respectable run in February; first hurdle race in nearly two years.
4	4 (4) (50/1 -52%) Fortunefavorsdbold	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Fortunefavorsdbold 50/1, 3m maiden hurdle winner for Paul Nolan in Ireland last season. Let down by jumping switched to fences on her yard debut and fared no better back over hurdles at Cheltenham 13 days ago. Jumping did not go well on chase/stable debut; remote back over hurdles 13 days ago.

LTO Selection:

DRAGON ROCK won in comfortable fashion last week over fences at Fairyhouse and Shark Hanlon's gelding makes plenty of appeal, despite being rated 10lb higher than his Irish hurdles mark. Much Too Dear shaped last time at Kempton as though a step up in trip would bring about improvement, and he gets that on this occasion. The Bomber Liston and Nikgarde appeal most of the remainder.

MUCH TOO DEAR has been handed a fair-looking mark and, having caught the eye doing his best work at the finish over 21f at Kempton last month, he's put forward as the answer tackling 3m for the first time. The Bomber Liston saw his Ludlow form franked by the runner-up last weekend and heads up the opposition, along with Irish-raider Dragon Rock, who won well over fences at Fairyhouse 7 days ago.

A marked shortage of positives among the British makes DRAGON ROCK the one to turn to, following last week's impressive Irish chase win.

11:45 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

11:55 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (3/10 +67%) Florida Dreams	0.3 3/10(+67%)	(3) Florida Dreams 3/10, Doyen gelding who overcame some trouble to make it 2 from 2 in bumpers in 20-runner Grade 2 at Aintree in April. Seen to nothing like best advantage when third at Ayr on hurdles bow/return and remains a good jumps prospect. Grade 2 bumper winner who was third on hurdle debut and holds leading claims here.
9	9 (9) (8/1 -60%) Wholeofthemoon	8 8/1(-60%)	(9) Wholeofthemoon 8/1, Showed an aptitude for hurdling when making the frame in a couple of juvenile events for Richard Hughes last winter and opened account on the Flat subsequently. Posted a respectable effort on stable debut at Chester but reportedly bled when well held returned to hurdling at Sedgefield 59 days ago. Talented on the Flat; has shown promise over hurdles and had an excuse last time.
5	5 (5) (14/1 -17%) Muzaffar	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Muzaffar 14/1, Fairly useful on Flat, stays 1¾m, disappointing last time. Sold from Richard Fahey 21,000 gns in October. Not taken lightly on hurdles bow. 1m6f Flat win in September; may prefer further than this but no surprise to see a good run.
6	6 (6) (18/1 -13%) Northern Cardinal	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Northern Cardinal 18/1, Went with enthusiasm when third in Kelso bumper on debut in April but pulled too hard there on return 3 weeks ago. Makes hurdles debut. Showed some promise in the first of his two bumpers; not written off.
12	12 (12) (20/1 -100%) Spit Spot	20 20/1(-100%)	(12) Spit Spot 20/1, Fair on Flat, stays 2m, back to best when second last time. Sold from James Fanshawe 9,000 gns later in October. Makes hurdles debut (dam 2m hurdles winner). Two-time Flat winner; dam improved for the switch to hurdles; interesting contender.
2	2 (2) (33/1 -106%) Conquer The Breeze	33 33/1(-106%)	(2) Conquer The Breeze 33/1, Modest form in 2 maidens on the Flat for A. Slattery and similar form over hurdles for this yard. Plenty to find. Has shown some ability but he looks vulnerable once more.
10	10 (10) (33/1 -65%) Prontoanita	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Prontoanita 33/1, Shaped with some encouragement in a brace of bumpers and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling at Hexham and Ayr. Looks one for low-grade handicaps further down the line. Signs of promise in bumpers but unable to threaten on either hurdle start.
13	13 (13) (33/1 -50%) Whozatgirl	33 33/1(-50%)	(13) Whozatgirl 33/1, Modest form in 3 bumpers and similar story in 3 maiden hurdles for this stable in recent months. Looks more one for handicaps. Soundly beaten this autumn on first two hurdle starts and plenty of improvement is needed.
4	4 (4) (40/1 -60%) Jet Patrol	40 40/1(-60%)	(4) Jet Patrol 40/1, £7,500 6-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Dam lightly raced in points. Placed twice in Irish points, pulled up last time (Oct 22). Went close in one of his Irish maiden points and could go well on rules debut.
11	11 (11) (66/1 -32%) Snow Shepherdess	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Snow Shepherdess 66/1, Half-sister to numerous Flat winners and made a sound start to her career when placed in a couple of bumpers earlier in the year. Not bred for jumping, however, and always behind at Ayr on hurdles bow 4 weeks ago. Soundly beaten on hurdle debut but showed ability in bumpers; not ruled out each-way.
8	8 (8) (100/1 -203%) Trailblazer	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) Trailblazer 100/1, Modest maiden on Flat, stays easy 2m, down the field in handicap last time. Operates at a lowly level on the Flat and 0-22 in that code; probably best watched.

LTO Selection:

Aintree Grade 2 bumper winner FLORIDA DREAMS should have learnt plenty from his opening bid over hurdles when finishing third at Ayr last month and this return to a sharper track is likely to suit the keen-going son of Doyen. Nicky Richards' inmate should take all the beating, with the main threat perhaps coming from Wholeofthemoon. The four-year-old's stamina appeared stretched by the 2m4f trip on his fifth-placed effort at Sedgefield in October and the emphasis on speed should suit here. Muzaffar may fare best of the remainder.

Grade 2 bumper winner FLORIDA DREAMS was seen to nothing like best advantage on his hurdles bow/return at Ayr and remains an exciting prospect. Wholeofthemoon is a clear next best on form, though hurdling newcomers Muzaffar and Spit Spot both showed ability on the Flat and merit respect.

This looks a good opportunity for Grade 2 bumper winner FLORIDA DREAMS to get off the mark over hurdles.

11:55 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:10 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (4/11 -9%) Jeriko Du Reponet	0.363636 4/11(-9%)	(4) Jeriko Du Reponet 4/11, Choeur Du Nord gelding. Dam unraced. Won only start in Irish points in March and of obvious interest having joined powerful connections. Yard has a tremendous record in this race. Irish point winner who is held in high regard by Nicky Henderson; strongly respected.
1	1 (1) (11/4 +39%) Centara	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(1) Centara 11/4, Mirrored her dam by making an impressive winning bumper debut at Taunton in March. Ruined his chance by refusing to settle in Grade 2 at Aintree last time but still rates a good hurdle prospect. Pulled too hard in Grade 2 bumper when last seen; major player on Taunton debut win.
6	6 (6) (20/1 -186%) Mountain Pass	20 20/1(-186%)	(6) Mountain Pass 20/1, Showed more than in a Plumpton bumper for Oliver Sherwood 6 months earlier when fifth of 9 on Doncaster hurdle debut (16.6f, good) 2 weeks ago. May do better. Shaped with promise in maiden hurdle at Doncaster two weeks ago; place possibilities.
2	2 (2) (22/1 +33%) Grasshopper Time	22 22/1(+33%)	(2) Grasshopper Time 22/1, Modest in bumpers and similar form both starts over hurdles, second in 9-runner maiden at Tramore (2m) latest. More needed on first run for new yard after leaving Roger McGrath. 0-4 in Ireland, runner-up in modest maiden hurdle at Tramore most recently.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -106%) Plaisir Des Flos	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Plaisir Des Flos 33/1, Showed only modest form in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher but wasn't seen to anything like best effect switched to hurdles when a well-held fifth at Taunton (16.5f) 15 days ago, making late headway without being given at all a hard time. Sure to do better at some stage. Has something to find on form and may need longer distances.
5	5 (5) (40/1 -150%) King William Rufus	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) King William Rufus 40/1, Showed plenty when placed all 3 bumper outings last season but went backwards from hurdling debut when only seventh of 13 over C&D 22 days ago, again let down by his jumping. Has failed to transfer his consistent bumper form to two hurdles attempts.
8	8 (8) (40/1 -122%) Sea Invasion	40 40/1(-122%)	(8) Sea Invasion 40/1, Bought for £110,000 after a promising point run but just minor encouragement in a bumper/maiden hurdle so far. Solid second in Irish point; hasn't fared so well in two rules starts.
9	9 (9) (200/1 -33%) I'm On My Way	200 200/1(-33%)	(9) I'm On My Way 200/1, Well held in a pair of novice hurdles 20 months apart. Beaten long way in both rules outings, latest over C&D.

LTO Selection:

Nicky Henderson tends to unleash one of his brighter novice hurdle prospects in this contest, with Buveur D'air (2015) and Jonbon (2021) being two good examples, and JERIKO DU REPONET is the next potential top-class recruit to be unleashed. His trainer couldn't have been more complimentary about the four-year-old in a recent stable tour, having been purchased privately after winning his point-to-point at Kirkistown in March, and it seems noteworthy that he appeared here for the media morning last Tuesday. Centara is expected to leave his effort in the Aintree bumper well behind him on his hurdling debut, while Grasshopper Time and Mountain Pass appear best of the remainder.

Nicky Henderson has introduced some smart ones in this race over the years and JERIKO DU REPONET could be another having joined him following an Irish point success in March. Centara created a good impression on his bumper debut at Taunton and strikes as the obvious threat.

All the signs look good for bright prospect JERIKO DU REPONET. Ditcheat runner Centara is feared most.

12:10 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:17 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/1 +0%) Out On The Tear	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Out On The Tear 5/1, Has slipped to a lenient mark and offered something to work on returning from 7 months off when third at Huntingdon, so needs considering back down in class. May have needed it at Huntingdon and the winner is progressing very well.
6	6 (6) (6/1 +14%) Upagainstit	6 6/1(+14%)	(6) Upagainstit 6/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and improved on his hurdles form when making a winning start in this sphere at Warwick (16.2f) in March. Fell at the last at Haydock next time (distant third at the time) and shaped as if better for return at Sedgefield. Remains low mileage. Perhaps stretched by longer trips the last twice and he's back to his winning mark.
1	1 (1) (10/3 +26%) Couldbeaweapon	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(1) Couldbeaweapon 10/3, Off the mark at Worcester (2m, heavy) in October last season and mostly held his form well since, though turned in a lacklustre display at Ffos Las in April. Off 7 months. Type to bounce back if taking to chasing at the first attempt. Consistent handicapper over hurdles and might well improve again for fences.
9	9 (9) (11/1 +45%) Go Fox	11 11/1(+45%)	(9) Go Fox 11/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark when successful at Fakenham in June and followed up at Stratford (17f) 16 days later. Just the one decent effort since but mark is at least easing again. Seems to have gone cold and his Ludlow run after a break was most disappointing.
7	7 (7) (14/1 -40%) Rafferty	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Rafferty 14/1, Won 2 of first 3 starts over fences for this yard but his form has tailed off, including back over hurdles. Did shape as if better for the run after 6 months off at Huntingdon though does have to prove he retains his old ability. Two chase wins a couple of winters ago but he needs to get back to that level.
8	8 (8) (14/1 +58%) Gouet Des Bruyeres	14 14/1(+58%)	(8) Gouet Des Bruyeres 14/1, Three-time winner over fences, the latest at Southwell (2m) 14 months ago, but out of form last 4 starts, including on debut for this yard at Sedgefield last time. Ran okay on stable debut without suggesting he'll be the answer to this.
5	5 (5) (33/1 -6%) Eskendash	33 33/1(-6%)	(5) Eskendash 33/1, Ended a long losing run back over hurdles at Catterick on debut for this yard but has gone the wrong way since. Hasn't offered a great deal since winning a claiming hurdle in early 2022.
2	2 (2) (50/1 -52%) Texard	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Texard 50/1, Lost his way after a bright start to last season and subsequently sold from David Pipe for £7,500 in May. Signed off for David Pipe in a miserable run of form and was sold on for £7,500.
4	4 (4) (85/40 -42%) Heritier	2.125 85/40(-42%)	(4) Heritier 85/40, Dual winner over fences last autumn. Ended season in a slump but was revitalised by a switch back to hurdling with his first run of the season behind him when taking advantage of lower hurdles mark at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago. Back over fences off 10 lb higher here but this looks a weak race. Recent hurdle win may have restored his confidence; three-time winner over fences.

LTO Selection:

COULDBEAWEAPON built up a consistent profile in handicap hurdles last season and is worth forgiving his final run of the season at Ffos Las. A switch to fences promises to yield improvement and the six-year-old gets the vote to make a winning start in this sphere. Out On The Tear is entitled to step forward from his return at Huntingdon in October, while recent hurdles winner Heritier completes the shortlist.

HERITIER took advantage of his lower hurdles mark at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago and remains 2 lb lower than for his last win in this sphere despite a 10 lb rise. Couldbeaweapon mostly did well over hurdles last season so is respected on his chase bow, while Out On The Tear offered something to work on at Huntingdon.

The 9yo OUT ON THE TEAR ran well for a long way behind a sharp improver at Huntingdon and he's fully entitled to strip fitter for this.

12:17 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:25 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (4/1 -14%) Hashtag Lord	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Hashtag Lord 4/1, Maiden hurdler who failed to progress switched to handicaps but offered more encouragement back from 8 months off when fourth over C&D on chasing debut last month. One to note. Fair fourth over C&D on chase/seasonal debut and has a chance now 2lb lower.
1	1 (1) (4/1 +11%) Neigh Botha	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Neigh Botha 4/1, Maiden over hurdles but has offered encouragement over fences, yet to be asked for effort when chance-ending mistake 4 out here on Thursday. Promise in these blinkers at Sedgefield but bad mistake four out was costly here yesterday.
5	5 (5) (8/1 +11%) Jackhammer	8 8/1(+11%)	(5) Jackhammer 8/1, Winner on the Flat in June and has matched hurdles form over fences so far, fifth at Kelso last time. Doesn't appear to have anything in hand, however. Fair fifth on last two chase starts but needs to produce something extra today.
2	2 (2) (9/4 -13%) Moore Clouds	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(2) Moore Clouds 9/4, Off the mark when making all in 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good) in June and right back on track when third in a handicap here last time, going with enthusiasm. Drop back in trip is in her favour and she's worth chancing. Went clear before finishing third over 2m4f here last time; drops back in trip today.
7	7 (7) (10/1 +29%) Divas Doyen	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Divas Doyen 10/1, Poor maiden hurdler/chaser who was pulled up at Sedgefield on return, leaving her with something to prove. Went very close over 2m4f here in March but the drop back in trip isn't an obvious plus.
3	3 (3) (11/2 +0%) Crews Pitch	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(3) Crews Pitch 11/2, Poor form over hurdles for previous stable and shaped as if better for run when only fifth in a handicap at Ludlow on chasing debut. Cheekpieces go on now. Tailed off recently when back from long absence but yard does very well here; watch market.

LTO Selection:

After a heavy Sedgefield defeat, MOORE CLOUDS showed much more sparkle when third at this venue over an extended 2m4f, only wilting in the closing stages. Andrew Wilson's mare should be much happier back at this trip and is preferred to Hashtag Lord, who is entitled to build on his recent reappearance fourth here. Crews Pitch can do better now he has a Ludlow comeback under his belt, and Jackhammer isn't out of it either.

MOORE CLOUDS went through the race in good style when third here last time and the drop back to this trip should bring more out of her, so she gets the vote over Hashtag Lord and Neigh Botha.

The mare MOORE CLOUDS (nap) was third over 2m4f here last time, having been clear at one point. The drop back in trip could be ideal.

12:25 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:40 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (9/2 +10%) Lallygag	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(2) Lallygag 9/2, Brother to very smart chaser Lalor proved a useful novice hurdler last season, winning on 3 occasions. Shaped as if needing the run when mid-field at Cheltenham on his return in October and goes chasing from workable-looking mark. Brother to Grade 2-winning chaser Lalor; interesting switched to fences.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +0%) Russian Ruler	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Russian Ruler 9/2, Clearly not been the easiest to train but got back on track towards the end of last season, winning a Newbury handicap before following up with something in hand in an 8-runner novice at Kempton (16f, heavy). Up 7 lb but he can't be discounted on chase debut. Successful in last two hurdles starts; bred to make a chaser; may progress further.
3	3 (3) (10/3 -48%) Persian Time	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(3) Persian Time 10/3, Irish point runner-up was the beneficiary of some good fortune when making a winning start under Rules at Ascot last time. Followed that with good second-placed efforts either side of a stiff task in the Ballymore and he's a player sent chasing for his first handicap start. Retains low mileage and should do better still; big player on chase/handicap debut.
5	5 (5) (11/1 -10%) Richhill	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Richhill 11/1, Irish point winner landed short odds on second start over hurdles at Southwell in January. Matched that level both outings subsequently and seemed to take well enough to chasing until tiring when fifth of 11 in a Kempton handicap (20.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Should improve. May do better with Kempton reappearance under his belt and dropped back in trip.
1	1 (1) (15/8 +16%) Djelo	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(1) Djelo 15/8, Fairly useful over hurdles and advanced his form significantly when rallying gamely to deny another smart prospect on chase debut at Aintree (15.8f, heavy, 7/2) 20 days ago. That was a hard race but he's open to further progress and sets a high standard. Rallied well to win at Aintree on chase debut and should improve further; respected.
6	6 (6) (18/1 +28%) Hecouldbetheone	18 18/1(+28%)	(6) Hecouldbetheone 18/1, Dual winner as a novice hurdler for Gary Moore in 2021/22 and after missing last season, proved he retains most of his ability when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) 25 days ago. May find this trip on sharp side sent chasing. Faces a stiffer assignment upped in grade on chase debut.

LTO Selection:

DJELO scored on his chasing bow at Aintree last month and that form was franked by the fourth winning at Haydock on Saturday. Despite the lack of fences on that occasion, he jumped fine to beat a rival who had been very impressive at the same venue the time before and a 7lb rise doesn't seem to be insurmountable. The drop back in trip may benefit Persian Time, whose sole victory came just shy of 2m at Ascot on his hurdling debut, and he is preferred by Nico de Boinville over stable companion Russian Ruler, who ended up on the right track last season with victories here and at Kempton. That said, he had his third wind operation in the space of a year during the summer which has to be a concern. Lallygag is another to note on his first go over the larger obstacles.

A novice event featuring several interesting chase debutants, though DJELO may prove too stern a rival for any of the newcomers, with the Venetia Williams-trained gelding having looked some way ahead of his mark when scoring at Aintree last month. Lallygag hasn't had much racing in handicap company and can step forward with race fitness now under his belt, whilst Irish point runner-up Persian Time also merits respect after an encouraging hurdling campaign.

Aintree winner DJELO sets a solid standard and could well follow up. Persian Time is second choice.

12:40 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:50 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (Evens +17%) Bective Abbey	0 Evens(+17%)	(2) Bective Abbey Evens, £150,000 5-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam ran once over hurdles, half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Kilmurry. Won sole start in Irish points (Jan 28). Obvious claims on Rules debut. Bought for £150,000 after winning a 3m good-ground Irish point in January.
6	6 (6) (6/1 -33%) Pic Roc	6 6/1(-33%)	(6) Pic Roc 6/1, Fair form in bumpers and appeals as the type to take to this discipline, so not without hope. Unable to win a bumper but ran well in all three and behind respected opposition.
9	9 (9) (14/1 +13%) Mrs Tabitha	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Mrs Tabitha 14/1, Jack Hobbs filly who made a winning start in bumpers but didn't come up to expectations (pulled up) in a novice at Huntingdon on hurdling bow. Not completely ruled out. Her effort petered out very tamely when switched to hurdles at Huntingdon.
3	3 (3) (15/8 +66%) Carrigmoorna Rowan	1.875 15/8(+66%)	(3) Carrigmoorna Rowan 15/8, Off mark in Irish points at second attempt and made a pleasing start under Rules when third in an Exeter bumper. Back on track when third in a novice on hurdling debut at Worcester and looks capable of better. Improved third in a Worcester maiden (2m4f) and that form is working out well.
4	4 (4) (25/1 -56%) El Granjero	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) El Granjero 25/1, From a good family and showed something to work on when fourth in a bumper at Newton Abbot 41 days ago. Not fully dismissed upped in trip for hurdling debut. Irish point winner who ran okay in his bumper (heavy); bred to have a future.
1	1 (1) (50/1 -52%) Another Folly	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) Another Folly 50/1, Runner-up both starts in points and much better effort over hurdles when sixth at Compiegne three weeks ago. More required in this, however. Has shown ability but not enough to believe he can trouble the best of these.
8	8 (8) (100/1 +0%) Little Talks	100 100/1(+0%)	(8) Little Talks 100/1, Runner-up only start in Irish points (May 7) but pulled up in a novice at Ludlow on hurdling debut and others make more appeal. 66-1 for hurdling debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) and pulled up after losing ground.
7	7 (7) (100/1 -150%) Upfordebate	100 100/1(-150%)	(7) Upfordebate 100/1, €6,500 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser Duke of Deception. Dam (c112/h128) 2½m-21f hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m). Worth a market check. 6,500euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 2m7f/3m hurdle/chase winner Duke Of Deception.

LTO Selection:

BECTIVE ABBEY sold for 150,000 pounds at the Tattersalls Cheltenham sale in February and has since joined Nicky Henderson. The son of Mahler comes from a decent National Hunt family, being related to former high-class hurdler/chaser Cab On Target, and this appears to be a nice starting point. Pic Roc stepped forward with each start in bumpers last term and is expected to be in the mix. Carrigmoorna Rowan's third on hurdles debut at Worcester in September gives him every chance.

BECTIVE ABBEY cost six figures on the back of a point win and looks a likely candidate to make a successful start under Rules. Carrigmoorna Rowan shaped well on his first try at hurdling and looks the obvious danger, while Pic Roc isn't ruled out.

Irish point winner BECTIVE ABBEY could be yet another promising young horse for Nicky Henderson. Carrigmoorna Rowan is the danger.

12:50 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (5/2 +0%) Moonlight Glory	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(1) Moonlight Glory 5/2, Made it 2-4 this season with a career best in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Player under her 7 lb penalty. Did it nicely at Newcastle last Thursday and a 7lb penalty may not stop her.
7	7 (7) (7/2 +0%) Maggie O	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(7) Maggie O 7/2, Irish point winner who got off the mark in this sphere on the back of a wind op in 11-runner handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 14 days ago. Needs considering despite taking a 4 lb rise. Won at Doncaster a fortnight ago and this unexposed 5yo could have more to offer.
8	8 (8) (7/1 +13%) Lenebane	7 7/1(+13%)	(8) Lenebane 7/1, Got back on track when fifth of 11 to Maggie O in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 14 days ago. Shortlisted off the same mark. Returned from break with an encouraging run at Doncaster and could come on for that outing.
5	5 (5) (8/1 +33%) Bridget Breeze	8 8/1(+33%)	(5) Bridget Breeze 8/1, Made a successful start in a Kelso bumper last season and showed fair form sent hurdling subsequently. Pulled up on return/handicap debut though at Sedgefield so has something to prove now. Pulled up on recent handicap debut but retains potential in view of last season's form.
6	6 (6) (9/1 +25%) Evita Du Mesnil	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) Evita Du Mesnil 9/1, Won twice during 2021/22 and at least as good as ever on debut for current yard when runner-up at Kelso in October last year. However, didn't go on from that effort in her 3 subsequent outings, so others make more appeal as she returns from 12 months off. Returns from absence but goes well fresh and has dropped to an appealing mark.
9	9 (9) (11/1 +56%) Bella Bluesky	11 11/1(+56%)	(9) Bella Bluesky 11/1, It's now 11 runs since her last win in 2022 and she came in a below-form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, soft) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. Good third at Kelso in October but she's struggled the next twice; cheekpieces go on.
2	2 (2) (13/2 +0%) Karlie	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(2) Karlie 13/2, Failed to hit top form over fences for Michael Scudamore, fourth in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f) when last seen out 16 months ago. Reverts to hurdles after a wind op for her new yard and can't be ruled out. Absent since July 2022 but one to watch in the betting on her stable debut.
4	4 (4) (14/1 +0%) Cancan	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Cancan 14/1, A fair 2m winner over hurdles in 2021 but was off 19 months before being pulled up in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 43 days ago. Others are preferred. Pulled up on October return but may have needed it and she's on an attractive mark.

LTO Selection:

MAGGIE O opened her account at the fifth time of asking under Rules when appearing to score with something in hand at Doncaster last month. A 4lb rise for that victory may underestimate Donald McCain's mare and a double could be in the offing. Fellow last-time-out winner Moonlight Glory shouldn't be taken lightly after her cosy success at Newcastle recently and the eight-year-old rates an obvious threat under a 7lb penalty. Lenebane has the form to be involved too.

MOONLIGHT GLORY is enjoying an excellent season and can go 3-5 turned out under a 7 lb penalty for her career-best Newcastle success. Maggie O is feared most on the back of her breakthrough victory at Doncaster with Lenebane, Never No Trouble and Karlie in the mix for place purposes.

Having won with something to spare at Newcastle last Thursday, MOONLIGHT GLORY can defy a 7lb penalty and follow up.

13:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (2/5 +40%) Wodhooh	0.4 2/5(+40%)	(9) Wodhooh 2/5, Fair on the Flat and she has taken extremely well to hurdling, making it 3-3 in 7-runner juvenile at Down Royal 20 days ago. Rates the clear form pick so she should be able to maintain her unbeaten record. 3-3 over hurdles, winning at Down Royal most recently; useful filly, top on ratings.
1	1 (1) (4/1 +47%) Max Of Stars	4 4/1(+47%)	(1) Max Of Stars 4/1, Has taken really well to hurdling, landing a fourth success from 6 starts when making all at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) in September. Not taken lightly in current mood. Productive filly who is 4-6 over hurdles and may not have stopped improving yet.
6	6 (6) (16/1 -45%) Ragosina	16 16/1(-45%)	(6) Ragosina 16/1, Fair 10f winner on the Flat for James Ferguson who made a promising start in this sphere when second of nine in Musselburgh juvenile last month. Has more to offer so she's firmly in the picture. Flat winner; respectable second at Musselburgh on hurdles debut; possibilities.
8	8 (8) (16/1 -78%) Saisissante	16 16/1(-78%)	(8) Saisissante 16/1, Fairly useful Flat winner at up to 1¼m in France. Refitted with blinkers/tongue tie combination (worn in France) when readily landing juvenile hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft, 7/4) 22 days ago. Needs considering. Ludlow success took her overall record in tongue-tie/blinkers to 2111; shortlisted.
2	2 (2) (18/1 -29%) Doctor Nightingale	18 18/1(-29%)	(2) Doctor Nightingale 18/1, Fair maiden on the Flat and has made a sound start to her hurdling career, third of 11 in juvenile hurdle (9/2) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 62 days ago. Holds solid claims. Has consistent form figures but she's greatly inferior to stablemate Wodhooh.
4	4 (4) (25/1 +24%) Majestic Jameela	25 25/1(+24%)	(4) Majestic Jameela 25/1, Got off the mark in 5-runner juvenile hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy, 2/5) 11 days ago. This demands more but she's not dismissed. Off the mark in weak affair at Leicester last week; brings a modest rating.
7	7 (7) (28/1 -12%) Rue De La Mer	28 28/1(-12%)	(7) Rue De La Mer 28/1, Fair maiden on the Flat in France for Fabrice Vermeulen. Since changed hands for 12,000 euros and she's much respected now going hurdling after a wind op for her top yard. 0-7 on Flat in France; sold for 12,000euros since last run; check market signals.
3	3 (3) (66/1 -371%) Ezmerellda	66 66/1(-371%)	(3) Ezmerellda 66/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but only ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 35 days ago. Still commands respect now going hurdling. Ordinary maiden on Flat; faces tough task on hurdles debut.
5	5 (5) (125/1 -468%) Noble Hilltop	125 125/1(-468%)	(5) Noble Hilltop 125/1, Modest form shown in her two runs over hurdles, fourth of 11 in juvenile hurdle (150/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time with lots more required. Twice-raced Irish filly who needs to improve for the first-time headgear.

LTO Selection:

WODHOOH was made to work hard to maintain her unbeaten record at Down Royal but this should be a more simple task for Gordon Elliott's filly in her attempt to gain some valuable black-type. Max Of Stars enjoyed a productive spell over the summer months, winning four of her six outings, and has to be respected, along with Ludlow scorer Saisissante and Ragosina.

Gordon Elliott's WODHOOH hasn't looked back since sent hurdling and possesses much the best form on offer too so rates a confident choice to go 4-4 in this sphere. Max of Stars is another who has taken really well to this discipline and she rates the chief threat ahead of Musselburgh runner-up Ragosina and newcomers Ezmerellda and Rue de La Mer.

Judged on her Irish form, WODHOOH sets a clear standard. A few of the British fillies are open to further improvement.

13:15 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (3/1 +33%) Vintage Fizz	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Vintage Fizz 3/1, Won 2 of his first 3 starts over fences and showed even better form when beaten only a head by Whodini in a 10-runner handicap at Ayr (20.5f, good, 5/1) 27 days ago. Meets that rival on slightly better terms here and should go well again. Edged out by Whodino at Ayr but might have won with straighter jumping late on.
2	2 (2) (4/1 -33%) Quinta Do Mar	4 4/1(-33%)	(2) Quinta Do Mar 4/1, Had a decent strike rate over hurdles and justified support to get off the mark over fences in a 4-runner event at Fontwell in February. Not disgraced at Sandown on next start and he's respected on return after a wind op. Returns with plenty in his favour and this mark shouldn't be beyond him.
3	3 (3) (7/1 -75%) Geromino	7 7/1(-75%)	(3) Geromino 7/1, Made most of good opportunities to bag 4 small-field chase events (at up to 20.3f) last summer. Runner-up on each of his last 3 completed starts, finding only a chasing debutant too good at Wetherby in October, before unseating early at Catterick last week. Respected. Three good efforts in defeat before unseating early when favourite last week at Catterick.
5	5 (5) (9/2 -13%) Fix At All	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Fix At All 9/2, Landed a brace of hunters at Ludlow at the end of last season for Michael Scudamore and ran close to his best when fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f, good, 9/1) 62 days ago. Place claims. Appreciated the drop back to Class 3 level when not far away at Market Rasen.
1	1 (1) (22/1 -83%) Baron De Midleton	22 22/1(-83%)	(1) Baron De Midleton 22/1, Won 3 times in small-fields last season. Shaped as if better for his recent return over hurdles at Carlisle but current mark looks on stiff side and others are preferred. Pulled up the last twice but he's very capable off this mark when on his game.

LTO Selection:

WHODINI denied Vintage Fizz (second) when scoring by a head over an extended 2m4f at Ayr last time, and he is only 1lb worse off with that rival going for three on the spin. The son of Conduit is in great heart at present and doesn't look like one to take on just yet. As for the latter, he ought to remain very competitive at this level, while Geromino could put his blunder at Catterick last time well behind him.

WHODINI produced a career best when edging out Vintage Fizz at Ayr and this progressive chaser gets the nod to confirm those placings, though Vintage Fizz has to merit plenty of respect again after that narrow reversal. Geromino is usually a sound jumper and should be able to put a rare unseat behind him to get in the mix again.

A tight handicap in which all six have chances. GEROMINO unseated early last week and his previous run has worked out well.

13:25 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (5/2 -28%) I Am Gonna Be	2.5 5/2(-28%)	(1) I Am Gonna Be 5/2, Fairly useful bumper/hurdles winner for Michael Scudamore. Made a promising start for her new stable when 2 lengths second of 12 on 20.5f Ayr chase debut on reappearance 4 weeks ago. Leading claims with improvement likely. Runner-up on her chase and stable debut at Ayr and could continue to progress over fences.
6	6 (6) (5/1 +38%) Warriors Story	5 5/1(+38%)	(6) Warriors Story 5/1, Went close over fences at Ayr last December and also second over hurdles at Kelso in April. Looked rusty back from 6 months off when well-held fourth in 3m Kelso chase last month. Well beaten on return to action but may have needed the run and is not discounted.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +55%) Hold Onto The Line	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(4) Hold Onto The Line 9/2, Three wins here in 2022, including on chase debut under Brian Hughes a year ago. Last month's Ayr reappearance effort was respectable and Brian Hughes back in the saddle now but I Am Gonna Be holds him on that form. Fair reappearance run at Ayr and well worth a second look given his record at Musselburgh.
2	2 (2) (9/1 -29%) Hermann Clermont	9 9/1(-29%)	(2) Hermann Clermont 9/1, Won twice over fences at Perth for Gordon Elliott last season. Third in Kelso handicap chases for this yard last twice but needs to find more to resume winning ways. Third the last twice and might not be far away but others are more compelling.
5	5 (5) (11/4 -10%) Friary Rock	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(5) Friary Rock 11/4, Back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark over 2m here last month. Remains with handicapping scope after a 4 lb rise and just as effective over this longer trip so there are reasons to be hopeful. Staged a revival to win here last time; strong contender if backing up that performance.
3	3 (3) (11/1 -38%) Les's Legacy	11 11/1(-38%)	(3) Les's Legacy 11/1, Three-time hurdle winner last season. Posted a pair of good runner-up efforts in 2m Hexham handicap hurdles at the start of the summer but could only manage a well-held fifth of 6 on his recent chase debut there. May strip fitter for that first outing in 5 months but others are still preferred. Soundly beaten on chase debut but may have needed it; well treated on his hurdle form.

LTO Selection:

Friary Rock needed every yard of the 2m trip here last time to get up by a length and he is likely to be in contention again here off a 4lb higher rating. However, I AM GONNA BE looks the way to go, after she returned from a 224-day break to make a highly-encouraging start for the Lucinda Russell stable when second at Ayr in early November. The six-year-old mare can improve for that chasing debut and could prove tough to beat off a 3lb higher mark. Of the remainder, Hermann Clermont makes the most appeal.

There was plenty to like about I AM GONNA BE's opening effort over fences at Ayr last month and she can be build on that now. Last-time-out course scorer Friary Rock can give Lucinda Russell's charge most to do.

Last-time-out course winner FRIARY ROCK remains on a handy mark and is taken to get the better of I Am Gonna Be.

13:35 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Newbury Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (4/1 +33%) Marble Sands	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Marble Sands 4/1, Developed into a useful hurdler for Fergal O'Brien last season, winning 3 times and didn't disgrace himself in Grade 1s at the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals. Perfect start over fences for new yard when landing an 8-runner Ayr (16.5f, good) handicap on return and he's open to improvement. Took well to chasing at Ayr on reappearance; could well progress further.
5	5 (5) (8/1 -14%) No Ordinary Joe	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) No Ordinary Joe 8/1, Made a winning reappearance at Kempton (2m, soft) last December prior to acquitting himself well in a trio of strong handicap hurdles, not least when runner-up in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham in March. Likely to make his mark over fences but this is a tough starting point. Useful handicap hurdler; however, has something to find on these terms.
4	4 (4) (10/3 +26%) Nickle Back	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(4) Nickle Back 10/3, Hurdles form was inferior to most of these but he has looked a real natural since sent chasing, winning handicaps at Warwick and Stratford (both at around 2½m on good/heavy) with minimum fuss. This is a steep rise in class but he may well prove equal to the task. Has won his two chase starts by an aggregate of 43l; good prospect for Sarah Humphrey.
6	6 (6) (13/2 +41%) Tightenourbelts	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(6) Tightenourbelts 13/2, Chased home Paul Nicholls-trained novices at Taunton and Market Rasen before opening his account in a Ludlow maiden hurdle in March. Looks destined for bigger and better things in this sphere judged on chase debut success back at Ludlow (2½m, soft) last month. Easily defied top weight in novice handicap at Ludlow on reappearance; improving.
2	2 (2) (13/8 -30%) Hermes Allen	1.625 13/8(-30%)	(2) Hermes Allen 13/8, Successful first 3 starts over hurdles last term, including a most impressive display in the Challow Hurdle here on New Year's Eve. Came up short at the big festivals during the spring but since undergone a wind op and this former point winner is armed with obvious potential now switched to fences. Major prospect for novice chases; respected back at the scene of his Challow success.
1	1 (1) (18/1 -200%) Colonel Mustard	18 18/1(-200%)	(1) Colonel Mustard 18/1, Winner of just one of his 12 hurdles starts but his record in that sphere is very solid, with several placed efforts in graded company. Matched previous chase form when runner-up in a Down Royal maiden (19.6f, soft) 3 weeks ago and this Irish raider remains capable of better over fences. Has clear possibilities on his spring hurdles form; fourth attempt over fences.

LTO Selection:

Last season's Ballymore favourite HERMES ALLEN makes his debut over fences at this level, which suggests he has schooled very well at home. The son of Poliglote is a Grade 1 winner over the smaller obstacles here and could make an immediate impression for the in-form Paul Nicholls yard. The main danger is Nickle Back, who has been mightily impressive on both of his chase starts, including when bolting up by 19 lengths at Stratford last time. Tightenourbelts edges out No Ordinary Joe to be best of the rest.

It would be unwise to underestimate MARBLE SANDS, who was some way behind Hermes Allen in the Challow Hurdle here last season but he already looks a better chaser judged on his decisive winning debut in this sphere at Ayr. Hermes Allen was mightily impressive in the Challow and will be a serious threat if he takes to fences at the first attempt, while Nickle Back, like Marble Sands, has already surpassed his hurdles form since switched to fences and he is greatly respected.

Hermes Allen is respected back at the scene of his Challow win but NICKLE BACK has high hopes of turning over the Ditcheat runner.

13:50 Newbury Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Doncaster Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (7/4 +13%) Knight Of Allen	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(4) Knight Of Allen 7/4, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Galahad Quest (17f-2½m winner) and bumper winner Iliade Allen. Interesting that he was pitched into a Cheltenham Grade 2 on last month's debut (carried out after the first flight) and he's one to keep an eye on down markedly in grade. 22-1, carried out after the first hurdle in Grade 2 juvenile hurdle race at Cheltenham.
1	1 (1) (7/2 +13%) Summer Night City	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Summer Night City 7/2, Brother to 4 winners and stepped up on hurdling debut when landing a 4-runner event in first-time cheekpieces at Hereford (16.2f, good). Quite what he achieved that day is very much open to question (only 2 of the 4 completed) and he looks vulnerable under a penalty. Won comfortably at Hereford, albeit with only one other finisher in a four-runner race.
3	3 (3) (8/1 +33%) Copernic Du Mazet	8 8/1(+33%)	(3) Copernic Du Mazet 8/1, Arrigo colt. Dam, ran once on Flat in France, half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler (2¼m winner) Nan's Catch. Yard continues in good form and it'll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting. Hooded. Newcomer from a stable going strongly; hooded but needs a market check.
6	6 (6) (15/8 +16%) Virginia Lodge	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(6) Virginia Lodge 15/8, Left low-key debut form miles behind when easily accounting for her 4 rivals at Fakenham (2m, soft), a feature of which was her slick jumping. In good hands to progress and she will take plenty of stopping here. Won five-runner race at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) on second start easily by 11l.
2	2 (2) (40/1 +20%) Catboy	40 40/1(+20%)	(2) Catboy 40/1, Decent pedigree and hinted at ability when mid-field starting out in a bumper at Exeter in October. Will likely leave that form well behind in time but a big step forward will need to be taken if he's to make a winning hurdles debut here. 33-1, about 17l seventh of 15 in bumper at Exeter (1m5f, good to soft) in October.
5	5 (5) (66/1 +0%) Vinnie O'neil	66 66/1(+0%)	(5) Vinnie O'neil 66/1, Doesn't appeal as a likely first-time-out winner on paper and it's probably best to look elsewhere on this occasion. 3rd foal; dam unplaced at 11.5f in France, half-sister to 5f Listed winner Declaring Love.

LTO Selection:

Summer Night City accounted for his nearest rival by just over three lengths to get off the mark at the second time of asking at Hereford, and he should be thereabouts. However, the vote goes to VIRGINIA LODGE, who took a big step forward from her debut effort to strike in comprehensive fashion at Fakenham last time and could prove more than capable of carrying her 7lb penalty to success. Catboy is worth a market check on his first start over hurdles.

It was hard not to be taken by the way VIRGINIA LODGE dispatched her rivals at Fakenham and, with the promise of better to come from this filly, she will prove hard to beat. Knight of Allen was carried out after the first flight on his hurdles debut in a Cheltenham Grade 2, so no conclusions can be drawn from that. He is next on the list ahead of Copernic du Mazet.

Of the two winners, VIRGINIA LODGE is preferred to Summer Night City. Knight Of Allen and Copernic Du Mazet need a check.

14:00 Doncaster Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (4/1 +50%) Curley Finger	4 4/1(+50%)	(4) Curley Finger 4/1, Dual winner over timber last season (latterly over C&D) and continued in good heart during the spring. Better than he was able to show back here last time (too keen) and eased 2 lb since, so there's cause for optimism. Hasn't shone this autumn but he's a player if rediscovering his spring form.
1	1 (1) (6/1 +25%) Magna Sam	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Magna Sam 6/1, Better than ever after 9 months off on his yard debut when landing the Edinburgh National here (31.5f, good to soft) in February. Excellent fifth in Scottish National since but it's hard to know what to expect of him on this belated hurdles debut. Engaged 2.45 here Thursday. Fine record at Musselburgh but well beaten over fences here yesterday on reappearance.
6	6 (6) (10/3 -11%) Aurora Thunder	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(6) Aurora Thunder 10/3, Didn't quite look the force of old when going without a win last season, but after 4 months off she shaped with some encouragement when third at Perth (20.2f, heavy) in September. Down another 2 lb and she merits respect. Her form has deteriorated this year but she's dropped to a dangerous mark.
3	3 (3) (11/1 +0%) Empire De Maulde	11 11/1(+0%)	(3) Empire De Maulde 11/1, Decent strike rate but he hasn't shown much spark in 2 starts since returning from a 12-month absence in May. Has tumbled down the weights but he's been pulled up over fences on both runs this year.
5	5 (5) (11/4 -22%) Kilbrainy	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(5) Kilbrainy 11/4, Got off the mark in impressive style after 4 months off in conditional jockeys' handicap at Kelso (20.9f, soft) in October. Possibly found the race coming too soon at Carlisle 11 days later and, all being well, he could have a major role to play here. Won at Kelso in October and perhaps the heavy going didn't suit at Carlisle 11 days later.
2	2 (2) (13/2 -8%) Didtheyleaveuoutto	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Didtheyleaveuoutto 13/2, Dropped in grade and with cheekpieces back on, he won for the first time over hurdles since 2018 at Cartmel (22.1f, good to soft) in July. Hasn't fired since, though, and hopes pinned on the addition of a visor helping to spark a return to form. 10yo who has been below par the last twice but comes into it on his earlier form.
7	7 (7) (25/1 +0%) Diamond State	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Diamond State 25/1, Goes well here and he's on an attractive mark but there are no real positives to take from what he's shown in 2 starts following a wind op. Three-time course winner who has dropped down the weights, but he's struggled this season.

LTO Selection:

Aurora Thunder finished a distant third at Perth in September but she could take a step forward from that effort as she now competes off a 2lb lower rating. However, she may find it difficult to beat DIDTHEYLEAVEUOUTTO, who has now dropped to his last winning mark after being well-held in seventh at Kelso on his latest outing. The son of Presenting goes in a first-time visor and that could spark him back to life. Kilbrainy rates best of the rest.

AURORA THUNDER performed well enough back from a break at Perth in September to suggest that she will have every chance here off this reduced mark. There were excuses for Curley Finger over C&D last month and he is feared most ahead of Kilbrainy.

Heavy ground excuses the last performance from KILBRAINY and, now he's back on a better surface, he earns the vote.

14:10 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (5/1 -67%) Frero Banbou	5 5/1(-67%)	(6) Frero Banbou 5/1, Positive start to last season when runner-up in Grade 3 Ascot handicap (16.8f) but was unable to build on that in 4 outings thereafter. However, shaped well for a long way when third at Aintree on return 3 weeks ago and potentially on a nice mark if building on that. Third in the Grand Sefton on reappearance; remains on a handy mark; big player.
8	8 (8) (6/5 +70%) Kandoo Kid	1.2 6/5(+70%)	(8) Kandoo Kid 6/5, Bumper/hurdles winner in 2021. Just the 4 outings since but produced best effort when close second over C&D 3 weeks ago, just failing. Remains unexposed. Solid second, clear of remainder, over C&D last time; capable of going one better.
1	1 (1) (7/1 -40%) Sail Away	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Sail Away 7/1, Gained a deserved first chasing success in a 3-runner Warwick handicap (3m, good) in May 2022 and proved better than ever when running his rivals ragged from the front at Ayr (24.1f, good) when last seen 7 months ago. Plenty to like on return (has had another wind op). Solid record last term included a couple of easy wins over 3m; progressive.
5	5 (5) (9/1 +25%) Karl Philippe	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Karl Philippe 9/1, Fine start to last season, scoring at Wetherby prior to finding just one too good back there on Boxing Day. Failed to make an impact since but goes well fresh so not taken lightly now back in calmer waters on return. Return to 2m4f looks a plus; started last season in top form; could go well.
2	2 (2) (11/2 +15%) Iron Bridge	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(2) Iron Bridge 11/2, Bumper/dual hurdle winner who took record to 4-4 in a warm Carlisle novice handicap on chase debut/return last season. Left with nothing to beat at Haydock before good runner-up efforts at Warwick/Uttoxeter (20f, good to soft) last 2 starts. Off 8 months and remains one to keep on the right side. Progressive sort but he's perhaps not crying out for this drop back to 2m4f.
7	7 (7) (11/1 +56%) Goose Man	11 11/1(+56%)	(7) Goose Man 11/1, Useful chaser for Tom Taaffe and was able to defy a lay-off of fully 32 months to win selling handicap hurdle on the bridle at Huntingdon 17 days ago. This much tougher but must be respected back over fences off same mark. Won selling handicap hurdle on debut for new yard; this is a much stiffer task.
3	3 (3) (33/1 -450%) The Big Bite	33 33/1(-450%)	(3) The Big Bite 33/1, Useful sort on his day and back to that level in first-time headgear when narrow winner of Greatwood Gold Cup over C&D in March. Headgear didn't have same effect at Aintree next time, however. Off 6 months. Inconsistent in recent times but won a notable handicap over C&D in March.

LTO Selection:

Sail Away has undergone wind surgery since scoring by a comfortable 11 lengths over 3m at Ayr when last seen in April and he could get involved off a 9lb higher mark. However, recent Grand Sefton third FRERO BANBOU gets the vote as his mark has been left unchanged which could make him tough to beat in this grade. Kandoo Kid was an encouraging second over C&D last time and would be foolish to dismiss.

The progressive IRON BRIDGE arguably should have added another win to his tally at Uttoxeter on his final start last season and remains a chaser who needs to be kept on the right side of. Sail Away was a dominant winner at Ayr when last seen in April so is another to consider, while Frero Banbou shaped well for a long way in the Grand Sefton at Aintree on his return and is potentially on a good mark if building on that.

Novice chaser KANDOO KID (nap) posted a solid effort over C&D three weeks ago and can go one better. Frero Banbou is second choice.

14:25 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (3/1 +0%) Rockinastorm	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Rockinastorm 3/1, Fairly useful bumper scorer who made a winning debut over fences in 8-runner handicap at Warwick (24f, heavy) 23 days ago, albeit fortunately (at least 15 lengths down when left in front last). Must enter calculations off an unchanged mark. Lucky win on chase debut; would normally need markedly better but this race looks weak.
4	4 (4) (5/1 +9%) Catuaba	5 5/1(+9%)	(4) Catuaba 5/1, A fair winner at 25f over hurdles but pulled up in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft) on debut over fences 15 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for 1st time. Pulled up when favourite on switch to fences on latest start; wears headgear first time.
3	3 (3) (7/2 +13%) Haston Clermont	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(3) Haston Clermont 7/2, Runner-up in Irish point and hinted at promise after 7 months off on her chasing debut when sixth of 11 in handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Can take a step forward. 2nd favourite, finished closer (15l sixth of 11) on chase/handicap debut at Plumpton.
5	5 (5) (7/2 -40%) William Ewart	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(5) William Ewart 7/2, Fair 23f winner over hurdles who posted his best effort in this sphere when second of 6 in handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f, soft) 33 days ago. This step back up in trip should suit so he holds leading claims eased 1 lb. Back up in trip after his 1m7f second; well handicapped on 2m7f/3m2f hurdles form.
2	2 (2) (14/1 -75%) Noche Negra	14 14/1(-75%)	(2) Noche Negra 14/1, Brother to Nube Negra who has cut little ice in three runs over hurdles, off 17 months before seventh of 11 in novice at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 54 days ago. Makes chase debut with lots more needed. 497-day absence before last run; makes handicap/chase debut but lacks solid form claims.
8	8 (8) (16/1 -14%) Just Hannah	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Just Hannah 16/1, Point winner who has yet to click for current yard, eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (21.2f, soft) 22 days ago. Hard to warm to. Perhaps chasing will spark something, as she did win an Irish maiden point in 2022.
10	10 (10) (16/1 -14%) Southfield Lily	16 16/1(-14%)	(10) Southfield Lily 16/1, Has won multiple times in points, but she has shown more temperament than ability in 4 hurdle starts. Others are much preferred. Poor over hurdles but her 4-7 record in points offers hope for this switch to chasing.
9	9 (9) (16/1 +0%) The Skiffle King	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) The Skiffle King 16/1, Equipped with first-time cheekpieces when getting off the mark in handicap hurdle at Southwell in February. Good third at Huntingdon next time but struggled next 2 starts. Off 7 months ahead of his chase debut. Cheekpieces (won in them first time) are discarded for today's chasing/seasonal debut.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -65%) Fox's Socks	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Fox's Socks 33/1, Maiden chaser who has yet to show his top form in two runs for his current yard, pulled up at Doncaster last time. Needs to take a big step forward. Well handicapped on some placed form for Alex Hales but out of form lately; new trip.
6	6 (6) (80/1 -21%) Sleve Donard	80 80/1(-21%)	(6) Sleve Donard 80/1, Took seven attempts to get off the mark in points and well beaten all 4 starts over hurdles, pulled up at Southwell in March. Hard to make a case for now chasing after 8 months off. Four runs over hurdles, not accomplishing much; switches to chasing.

LTO Selection:

Last-time-out Warwick winner Rockinastorm was booked for second but for the clear leader falling at the last, and Henry Daly's charge may need to improve in order to complete a double. With that in mind, this could prove a suitable opportunity for WILLIAM EWART to open his account over fences. The six-year-old was far from disgraced when runner-up over an inadequate trip at Wincanton in October and the return to this distance will suit. Chase/handicap debutant Southfield Lily also warrants consideration.

WILLIAM EWART is handily weighted on his hurdling form and signalled he's ready to open his account in this sphere when runner-up at Wincanton last time so gets the vote. Fortunate Warwick scorer Rockinastorm rates a threat, with Haston Clermont appealing as the pick of the remainder for minor honours.

Rockinastorm and WILLIAM EWART (nap) come readily to the fore in calculations for what could be a very weak race.

14:35 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (4/1 +50%) Get With It	4 4/1(+50%)	(2) Get With It 4/1, Dual chase scorer around 3m in the first half of last season and having slipped back down the weights, ran better than for a while when fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good, 22/1) 27 days ago. Mark is workable if able to build on that. Fair fifth over 2m4f at Ayr last time and could build on that now back up in trip.
1	1 (1) (4/1 -78%) Prince De Juilley	4 4/1(-78%)	(1) Prince De Juilley 4/1, Irish point winner who fared a bit better than previously when third in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow in May. Shaped as if needing the run on chase debut at Worcester and he should do better with cheekpieces applied. Lightly raced point winner who shaped as though he may have needed chase debut in October.
3	3 (3) (7/2 +30%) Not The Chablis	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) Not The Chablis 7/2, C&D winner back in 2021 but seen only rarely since then, left poorly placed but not disgraced on return from another 6 months off when sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) 27 days ago. In the mix. Kept on over 2m4f on his comeback run and his last win came over C&D; in calculations.
5	5 (5) (12/1 +25%) West Lawn	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) West Lawn 12/1, Winning pointer and successful twice over hurdles at Hexham last year. Has looked very limited over fences, though, only mid-field behind Dr Shirocco last time, and others are preferred. This season's chase form has been patchy and others have more solid claims.
4	4 (4) (13/8 -48%) Dr Shirocco	1.625 13/8(-48%)	(4) Dr Shirocco 13/8, Finally off the mark under Rules when landing a 5-runner event at Hexham in June before producing a career best to follow up in 13-runner handicap chase at this course (20.3f, good to soft, 16/1) 23 days ago. Should go close again from 3 lb higher mark. Got up in final strides for 2m4f win here three weeks ago; could play another leading role.

LTO Selection:

DR SHIROCCO needed every yard of an extended 2m4f here last month when making it back-to-back victories and the step up to 3m can see Sandy Forster's gelding take another step forward. Not The Chablis is likely to appreciate the return to a longer trip and may prove the main threat, while Prince De Juilley is capable of improvement after his chasing bow at Worcester.

DR SHIROCCO took 27 attempts to get off the mark under Rules but has proved better than ever on his last 2 outings and gets the nod to complete the hat-trick. Prince de Juilley has an Irish point win under his belt and is highly respected with his chase debut now under his belt, with Not The Chablis taken to complete the 1-2-3.

The strong finish of DR SHIROCCO to win over 2m4f here last time provides optimism for this longer trip and he can land a hat-trick.

14:45 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (2/1 +50%) Dashel Drasher	2 2/1(+50%)	(2) Dashel Drasher 2/1, Tough and likeable sort who ran stormers when second in the Relkeel, Cleeve and Stayers' Hurdles (all Cheltenham) last season. Shaped as if needing the run when 5¾ lengths third on 3m Wetherby reappearance 4 weeks ago. Big shout if back to his best. Runner-up in the Stayers' Hurdle last term; good chance if back to that form.
1	1 (1) (4/1 -45%) Paisley Park	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Paisley Park 4/1, Won this in 2019 and finished runner-up in it for a second time when edged out by Champ in a thrilling renewal last year. Also added a third Long Walk success a month later but he's saddled with a 6 lb penalty for that here and he ended last season on a low note. Grand stayer whose form figures in this contest read 1232; warrants respect.
6	6 (6) (6/5 -32%) Marie's Rock	1.2 6/5(-32%)	(6) Marie's Rock 6/5, Dual Grade 1 winner in mares' company. Better than ever when landing the Relkeel at Cheltenham (by 6 lengths from Dashel Drasher) on last season's reappearance. Disappointed at the Festival there in March but quickly back on track when second in 3m Aintree Grade 1 in April. The one to beat. Smart mare; ran creditably upped to 3m in the Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle last time out.
4	4 (4) (11/1 +50%) Hugos New Horse	11 11/1(+50%)	(4) Hugos New Horse 11/1, Likeable type who won 5 times at up to 2½m in novice company last season. His effort in a 3m Cheltenham handicap on his reappearance was disappointing but his overall record suggests he'll bounce back quickly. Will need improvement to play a prominent role here, though. Solid novice hurdler last term; form dipped markedly on reappearance.
3	3 (3) (20/1 +0%) Flight Deck	20 20/1(+0%)	(3) Flight Deck 20/1, Pretty smart on his day for Jonjo O'Neill and showed he retains all his ability for new stable when a cracking third of 20 in 3m Cheltenham handicap on reappearance 5 weeks ago. Blinkers worn on that occasion retained. Something to find at this level, though. Ran well in Cheltenham handicap on stable/seasonal debut; this is harder.
5	5 (5) (80/1 -21%) Mahons Glory	80 80/1(-21%)	(5) Mahons Glory 80/1, Failed to win in Ireland but struck at first time of asking for Dr Richard Newland in 2½m Aintree maiden hurdle in October 2022. Not disgraced in 2 subsequent start last term but he faces a stiff task at this level having changed yard again. Has first-time cheekpieces combined with refitted hood. Bottom of this pack on ratings; first run for Patrick Neville.

LTO Selection:

Dual Grade 1 winner MARIE'S ROCK ended last season's campaign with a respectable second in the Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree in April and Nicky Henderson's mare may have more to offer over 3m. She edges the vote on her return to action ahead of popular veteran Paisley Park. Although the son of Oscar may not quite be the force of old, he displayed enough ability earlier in the year to warrant respect in this contest. Dashel Drasher finished a cracking second in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham in March and is another who is worthy of consideration.

MARIE'S ROCK won well on last season's reappearance and will be a tough nut to crack if close to her best. Dashel Drasher was behind the selection on the two occasions they clashed last season but is probably still the main threat given that Paisley Park, running in this for a fifth time, has a Grade 1 penalty for his Long Walk win last Christmas.

Talented mare MARIE'S ROCK could well develop into a leading player in this division in 2023-24. Paisley Park is feared most.

15:00 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (4/1 +11%) Burrows Hall	4 4/1(+11%)	(7) Burrows Hall 4/1, Won a 17f Carlisle handicap in April. Ended last season with a dismal run at Hexham but back on track when placed in handicaps at Carlisle and here in recent months. Likely to be in the thick of things again. Close second of 15 over 2m5f here a fortnight ago; obvious contender if in similar form.
17	17 (17) (5/1 +69%) We Gotta Getaway	5 5/1(+69%)	(17) We Gotta Getaway 5/1, Fair form on the second of 2 starts in bumpers. No better than mid-field in 3 novice hurdles last season does have a modest opening handicap to work with as a result. One to note in the betting. Showed nothing more than more promise in three novice hurdles last season; handicap debut.
6	6 (6) (8/1 +0%) Propelled	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Propelled 8/1, Runner-up in a bumper and novice hurdle in early 2022. Has failed to build on that in a light career since, including in 2 handicaps in the spring, but it is of some interest that his top yard has stuck with him. Well beaten in first two handicaps but Nicky Henderson is persisting with him.
9	9 (9) (8/1 +11%) Lifetime Legend	8 8/1(+11%)	(9) Lifetime Legend 8/1, Built on early promise to get off the mark in 19f female jockeys' event at Catterick in February. Now below that winning mark but didn't show enough when 13 lengths third at Uttoxeter a couple of weeks ago to suggest he's in good enough form to take advantage. Third over 2m on both starts this season; today's trip-and-ground combination will suit.
5	5 (5) (10/1 -25%) Gift Of Raaj	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Gift Of Raaj 10/1, 2m novice hurdle here winner last season and arrives on the back of a 2m success on AW Flat at Newcastle last month. This longer trip should suit back hurdling. Considered. Course winner over hurdles; reverts to this code after recent AW win; one to consider.
12	12 (12) (11/1 +31%) Copper Fox	11 11/1(+31%)	(12) Copper Fox 11/1, Fair winner over hurdles but failed to go from his chase debut second at the start of the summer and only sixth (Brian's Jet ahead in third) back hurdling at Sedgefield in October. Just a respectable sixth when returned to hurdling in October; unexposed over this trip.
11	11 (11) (13/2 +19%) Brian's Jet	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(11) Brian's Jet 13/2, Back to form when second in 2m selling hurdle at Hexham in May and has reached the frame in 2 handicaps since returning from a summer break. One to consider. In the frame all three starts since fitted with blinkers; considered each-way.
16	16 (16) (16/1 +36%) Magna Moralia	16 16/1(+36%)	(16) Magna Moralia 16/1, Sole success from 17 starts in this sphere was registered back in April 2021, although he was runner-up twice in handicaps at Market Rasen over the summer. Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at this course (21f, good) 14 days ago, although the reopposing Burrows Hall was ahead of him. Ran quite well here a fortnight ago but has modest hurdling strike-rate and is unreliable.
2	2 (2) (20/1 -100%) Jumping Jupiter	20 20/1(-100%)	(2) Jumping Jupiter 20/1, Poor form in 2 bumpers for Nigel Twiston-Davies but much better sent hurdling by this yard, placing in maidens over 2m and 20.5f at Southwell on final 2 outings last season. Has had wind surgery ahead of this handicap debut/reappearance. Placed in two Southwell maidens last season; wind op during break; handicap debut today.
15	15 (15) (20/1 +20%) Ismael	20 20/1(+20%)	(15) Ismael 20/1, Easy winner sole start in Irish points but his third of 4 in a 2½m Aintree maiden hurdle is a standout in his 4 outings under Rules. More realistic chance now handicapping. Betting should guide. Not beaten far on hurdling debut but two heavy defeats have followed; handicap debut today.
3	3 (3) (25/1 -79%) My Brother Jack	25 25/1(-79%)	(3) My Brother Jack 25/1, Modest Flat winner. Similar standard over hurdles, showing he can be competitive from this sort of mark when third of 9 at Market Rasen (18.5f, good to soft) in September. Only sixth at Sedgefield since, though. 0-8 over hurdles; placed off this mark two starts ago; others have more potential.
14	14 (14) (25/1 +24%) North Parade	25 25/1(+24%)	(14) North Parade 25/1, Sedgefield handicap winner in March 2022 but more miss than hit since, including down the field at Sedgefield on reappearance in October. Burrows Hall the more obvious of the stable pair. Second in a chase last season but made low-key reappearance over hurdles in October.
8	8 (8) (28/1 -12%) Halpha Soleil	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) Halpha Soleil 28/1, Successful twice in French bumpers (tongue tied second time). Only modest form over hurdles in Britain, although he probably went off a bit hard when sixth on 2½m Hexham handicap debut when last seen in April and this sharper test could suit on return. Worth a betting check. Ran well for a long way on handicap debut at Hexham in April; back from a break.
18	18 (18) (33/1 -32%) Buto	33 33/1(-32%)	(18) Buto 33/1, Belatedly off the mark at Hexham in May. Placed twice back there in June but well beaten at Banger in August. Cheekpieces back on. First outing for 119 days. Struck form at Hexham in early part of season; not seen since 43l defeat at August, though.
10	10 (10) (33/1 -267%) Eric Carmen	33 33/1(-267%)	(10) Eric Carmen 33/1, Runner-up in a 21f Tramore handicap hurdle for Eoin Doyle in June 2022 but hasn't been seen since. Watching brief is advised unless the betting strongly hints otherwise on this return for a new yard. Signed off in Ireland with good second of 16 in Tramore handicap in June 2022; yard debut.
13	13 (13) (35/1 -150%) Big Bee Hive	35 35/1(-150%)	(13) Big Bee Hive 35/1, Left previous form well behind when landing a 16-runner handicap hurdle at Clonmel (2m, soft) in March 2022. Pulled up on return at Leicester last Christmas (only start for Joanne Foster) but joined a shrewd stable back from another break and needs a betting check. Struggled on both starts last season but worth a glance in the betting before stable debut.

LTO Selection:

BURROWS HALL lost little in defeat when recently losing by a neck at this venue over 2m5f and compensation could await with a similar performance, despite being nudged up 2lb in the ratings. Scudamore was heading in the right direction earlier in the year and the six-year-old is feared most returning from a 161-day absence. Jumping Jupiter posted three solid efforts in his qualifying runs last season and he's expected to prove competitive now entering handicaps.

The form of the course handicap BURROWS HALL was a close second in a fortnight ago appeals as solid and he's taken to go one better now. Second choice is Gift of Raaj, who won a novice hurdle here last season and arrives on the back of an AW win last month. Brian's Jet and Scudamore also make the shortlist.

Today's trip-and-ground combination ought to be ideal for LIFETIME LEGEND, who has slipped to a good mark.

15:10 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Musselburgh NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (7/1 -17%) Callan Queen	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) Callan Queen 7/1, Mount Nelson filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler Crushed. Dam maiden hurdler, 7f winner who stayed 1¼m on Flat. Yard have had a couple of bumper winners first time up recently and she's got to be respected. Trainer had a bumper newcomer win at Newcastle recently; not ruled out.
7	7 (7) (7/2 +22%) Ice Day	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(7) Ice Day 7/2, €55,000 3-y-o, Walzertakt mare. Closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Hawai Tree in France. Dam 17f hurdle winner in France. Has had a wind op. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Has had wind op; there's potential on paper and a market check is advised.
3	3 (3) (9/4 -80%) Gallonray	2.25 9/4(-80%)	(3) Gallonray 9/4, €75,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Kingofthewest, from good family. Highly respected on debut. Trainer has a very healthy strike-rate in bumpers, and here, and he's a likely player.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +36%) Lubenham Dream	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(4) Lubenham Dream 9/2, Doyen colt. Dam, ran once in points, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Hansupfordetroit. Noteworthy newcomer. Represents powerful northern yard and the betting may be informative.
6	6 (6) (13/2 -8%) Holly Bird	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(6) Holly Bird 13/2, Mount Nelson filly. Dam unraced, closely related to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (winner up to 21f) Oscar Whisky. Nice pedigree, yard back going well and had a bumper winner first time up recently. From the family of Oscar Whisky and trainer's bumper runners have been in good form.
2	2 (2) (17/2 -6%) Chantilly Moon	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(2) Chantilly Moon 17/2, £4,000 3-y-o, Pether's Moon gelding. Brother to Mon Cher Ami, and half-brother to fair hurdler/chaser in France Turfiste. One to note on debut with Brian Hughes up. Has had a wind op. Has had wind op; Brian Hughes is booked; interesting contender.
1	1 (1) (33/1 +0%) Athair Mor	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Athair Mor 33/1, Brother to useful 11f-1¾m winner Glen Savage. Dam, ran twice on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful but temperamental hurdler/useful chase winner (stayed 2½m) Percussionist. Decent-enough page but a while since yard last had a bumper winner. Has had a wind op. 5,000gns yearling, £3,000 4yo; useful Flat pedigree but may be best watched.

LTO Selection:

GALLONRAY cost 75,000 euros as a store at the Tattersalls Ireland Derby sale in June 2022 and boasts a pedigree that suggests a speed test of this nature is likely to be right up his street, being related to decent 2m chaser Oh Crick. Lubenham Dream can enter calculations on his racecourse bow for Donald McCain, while others to note are Callan Queen and Chantilly Moon.

The betting will no doubt be revealing but as things stand ICE DAY, Gallonray and Holly Bird might be the three to take against the field.

Olly Murphy does well in bumpers, and at this course, and GALLONRAY gets the nod. Chantilly Moon is second choice.

15:20 Musselburgh NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (4/1 -14%) Ramo	4 4/1(-14%)	(9) Ramo 4/1, Progressive since upped to staying trips and added to his stables excellent recent spell when grinding out victory at Ludlow 22 days ago. Should go well again if not pestered too much up front. Up another 5lb but he's going places and the step back up in trip should help.
10	10 (10) (7/1 +50%) Rambo T	7 7/1(+50%)	(10) Rambo T 7/1, Added to his tally at Newton Abbot in October and backed it up with an even better effort when third in a competitive event at Cheltenham last time, faring best of those held up. Should be on the premises again. Creditable, never-nearer third of 16 at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) latest; second go at 3m.
12	12 (12) (7/2 +30%) Hoe Joly Smoke	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(12) Hoe Joly Smoke 7/2, Successful sole outing between the flags and, while he's only achieved fair form to date over hurdles, he promises to be well suited by this longer trip on handicap debut, so definite player. Handicap debut; early days and he rallied well last time, so the new trip might help.
3	3 (3) (9/2 -64%) Hyland	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(3) Hyland 9/2, Arrives in top form, making it two from two this season with a cosy success at Cheltenham last time. That form isn't working out but still merits obvious respect. Ready wins at Warwick (2m5f, good) and Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) in October; player.
8	8 (8) (10/3 +45%) Ed Keeper	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(8) Ed Keeper 10/3, Low-mileage hurdler who is going the right way and was clear of the remainder when runner-up at Ascot last time. Unlikely to have finished improving, so boasts strong claims up in trip. Up 6lb but set for further progress (his second handicap) and well worth a go at this trip.
5	5 (5) (16/1 -146%) Gentleman At Arms	16 16/1(-146%)	(5) Gentleman At Arms 16/1, Useful sort who looked back to something close to his best when landing an 11-runner handicap at Aintree last time. Remains fairly treated on old form, so can't be discounted. Well down weights and took advantage at Aintree (3m, soft) on latest outing; back up 5lb.
2	2 (2) (20/1 +39%) Espoir De Romay	20 20/1(+39%)	(2) Espoir De Romay 20/1, Very capable sort who has been lightly raced in recent seasons. Underwent another breathing operation prior to poor run behind Hyland at Cheltenham last time. Might strip fitter for that, however. Had a wind op in September and did not show much in Hyland's Cheltenham race (14-1).
6	6 (6) (22/1 -175%) Regal Blue	22 22/1(-175%)	(6) Regal Blue 22/1, Easily off the mark at the second attempt in points and readily landed his first start under Rules at Ffos Las in January. Disappointing in listed event at Perth in April but remains with potential going into handicaps on return. Disappointing final start last term; lightly raced, could still have significant potential.
4	4 (4) (33/1 -32%) Hurricane Harvey	33 33/1(-32%)	(4) Hurricane Harvey 33/1, Recorded back-to-back wins around 3m at Uttoxeter and Ludlow last winter. Made a creditable return at Uttoxeter but found things too competitive at Cheltenham since. Creditable reappearance but well beaten behind Hyland at Cheltenham (33-1) five weeks ago.
11	11 (11) (40/1 -100%) Skandiburg	40 40/1(-100%)	(11) Skandiburg 40/1, Has fallen in the weights and produced one of his better efforts when third over C&D in March. Down another 2 lb so not without interest on return. Well held when fifth in this race in 2021 and 2022; no win since New Year's Day 2020.
7	7 (7) (40/1 -60%) Iceo Madrik	40 40/1(-60%)	(7) Iceo Madrik 40/1, Useful chaser in France for David Cottin but he has offered little so far for this yard. Something to prove back over hurdles after 7 months off. Well treated on some French chase form but pulled up twice over fences in Britain; wind op.
1	1 (1) (40/1 -21%) Simply The Betts	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Simply The Betts 40/1, Smart handicap chaser who unseated at Cheltenham 10 months ago. Might need the run back in this sphere. First hurdle race for five years; well handicapped but his stamina is unproven beyond 2m4f.

LTO Selection:

HYLAND has taken his form to new heights since returning from a 180-day break this season, evidenced with victories at Warwick and Cheltenham in October, and a 6lb rise for his victory at the latter venue doesn't appear insurmountable for the son of Turgeon. Representing the red-hot Venetia Williams yard, fellow last-time-out winner Ramo is sure to have his supporters too. The six-year-old is likely to be in the shake-up once more, while handicap debutant Hoe Joly Smoke and the progressive Ed Keeper are others to note.

ED KEEPER is on the up and the way he travels suggests there is more still to be unlocked, so he's narrowly preferred to the hat-trick seeking Hyland, with Ramo also considered on the back of a game success at Ludlow. Hoe Joly Smoke should improve for the longer trip now handicapping, so he can't be ruled out either.

Hyland did it smoothly over 3m at Cheltenham but faces potential improvers, headed perhaps by ED KEEPER. Ramo is on the list.

15:35 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Dundalk Claimer 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
5	5 (5) (5/1 -11%) Pomeriggio	5 5/1(-11%)	(5) Pomeriggio 5/1, Fair filly. Respectable fifth of 9 in nursery (7/2) at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 46 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. One to consider. Respectable form in nurseries; every chance at the weights if taking to this surface.
11	11 (11) (7/1 -8%) Rhasidat	7 7/1(-8%)	(11) Rhasidat 7/1, Lightly-raced winner. 22/1, career best when winning 9-runner nursery at this C&D 9 days ago, just holding on. Game C&D nursery winner 9 days ago; could have more to offer at this trip.
4	4 (4) (9/1 +0%) More Profit	9 9/1(+0%)	(4) More Profit 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 15/2, fifth of 18 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, soft) 58 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Back up in trip here with hood tried and has her chance at the weights on AW debut.
10	10 (10) (10/1 +0%) Gregorina	10 10/1(+0%)	(10) Gregorina 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2 and blinkered for 1st time, good third of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (8f) 15 days ago, slowly away. First run for yard after leaving Peter Chapple-Hyam. Could go well. Chelmsford nursery third last month for Peter Chapple-Hyam; one to consider.
8	8 (8) (11/4 +39%) Cool Dan	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(8) Cool Dan 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable fourth of 11 in nursery at this course (6f) 23 days ago. Player. Stamina remains unproven at this trip but could go well if staying.
6	6 (6) (12/1 +14%) Avanti Avana	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Avanti Avana 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form fifth of 11 in nursery (8/1) at this course (6f) 23 days ago. Two runs in nurseries just okay and good bit of improvement needed to play a major role.
2	2 (2) (12/1 +14%) National Style	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) National Style 12/1, Foaled January 22. National Defense filly. Dam unraced. Taking jockey booking for belated debut so worth a market check.
9	9 (9) (14/1 -27%) Go Go Gonzo	14 14/1(-27%)	(9) Go Go Gonzo 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. 6/1, eighth of 14 in maiden at this C&D 9 days ago. Too keen over C&D last time, needs to settle better and others preferred.
1	1 (1) (14/1 +13%) Lady Craftsman	14 14/1(+13%)	(1) Lady Craftsman 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Bellewstown in July. Thirteenth of 14 in nursery (66/1) at this C&D 42 days ago. Poor C&D nursery effort last time; stiff enough task conceding lumps of weight all-round.
12	12 (12) (14/1 -133%) Veil Dance	14 14/1(-133%)	(12) Veil Dance 14/1, Foaled April 21. 46,000 gns foal, €50,000 yearling, Time Test filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 1½m Aristobulus and 1m-1½m winner Anaz. Likely type. Newcomer from respected source, market support could prove significant.
3	3 (3) (15/2 -67%) Miss Alaska	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(3) Miss Alaska 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in maiden (12/1) at this C&D 2 days ago. Improvement on AW debut last month but didn't seem to stay this trip on Wednesday.
7	7 (7) (150/1 -200%) Betty's Secret	150 150/1(-200%)	(7) Betty's Secret 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, last of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut 16 days ago, missing break. Never recovered from slow start on C&D debut last month when a 50-1 shot; best watched.

LTO Selection:

COOL DAN showed some promise in maidens and had Rhasidat (won since and reopposes on much worse terms) behind when fourth here to Clonmacash. Presumably Colin Keane rides National Style due to weights allotted to the Ger Lyons-trained pair but any support for the newcomer would be interesting. More Profit and Pomeriggio are others to consider in a tricky claimer for punters to solve.

The form of COOL DAN's AW debut fourth here looks better now than it did at the time so he gets the vote. Pomeriggio and Gregorina head the dangers.

Having proven her stamina for this trip recently when overcoming a slipped saddle, RHASIDAT could improve again to follow up

17:00 Dundalk Claimer 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Dundalk Maiden 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (3/1 +40%) Clarita	3 3/1(+40%)	(6) Clarita 3/1, Fair filly. Creditable fourth of 14 in maiden (9/1) at this course (7f) 21 days ago, better placed than most. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Very much one to consider. Fourth in a 7f maiden last month; cheekpieces tried and the drop back in trip should suit.
3	3 (3) (5/2 +0%) Back Down Under	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(3) Back Down Under 5/2, Fairly useful filly. Good second of 13 in nursery at Naas (5.9f, soft, 9/2) 48 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Will take the beating on form. First try on polytrack and overall form more than good enough to make an impact here.
4	4 (4) (8/1 -60%) Beautiful Dawn	8 8/1(-60%)	(4) Beautiful Dawn 8/1, €82,000F, €330,000Y. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 1¼m winner Beaux Villages (by Gleneagles) and 1½m winner (stays 1¾m) Greek Giant (by Teofilo). Dam unraced half-sister to useful 8.6f-1½m winner Bashiyr. Interesting newcomer. Cost 330,000Eur as a yearling; bred to appreciate further but an interesting runner.
10	10 (10) (8/1 -33%) Manhattan Dreamer	8 8/1(-33%)	(10) Manhattan Dreamer 8/1, Foaled May 7. $420,000 yearling, Quality Road filly. Sister to US 2-y-o Grade 1 7f winner Klimt. Dam US winner up to 8.5f (2-y-o 6f winner). Market can guide. Cost $420,000 as a yearling; all-dirt American pedigree and worth a market check.
2	2 (2) (9/2 +10%) Anvika	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(2) Anvika 9/2, Thrice-raced filly. 8/1 and hooded for 1st time, good second of 10 in maiden at this C&D 30 days ago. In the mix. Closing second in a C&D maiden last month; well drawn and could go close.
1	1 (1) (12/1 +0%) Abiding Star	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Abiding Star 12/1, Twice-raced filly. 22/1, fourth of 8 in minor event at this C&D 14 days ago. More is needed. Fourth in a C&D maiden two weeks ago; more needed but going the right way.
7	7 (7) (12/1 +76%) Excilla	12 12/1(+76%)	(7) Excilla 12/1, Twice-raced filly. 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good to firm) 84 days ago. Champion jockey booked but hard to give a chance to on current evidence.
8	8 (8) (22/1 -57%) Katie Bairdie	22 22/1(-57%)	(8) Katie Bairdie 22/1, Foaled April 29. No Nay Never filly. Closely related to 6.3f winner Aratori and half-sister to several winners, including useful 1m-2m winner Sam Missile and 6f-1m winner Marciano. Possibilities on her debut. Nicely-bred No Nay Never filly worth a market check on debut.
5	5 (5) (22/1 -193%) Blame Thechampagne	22 22/1(-193%)	(5) Blame Thechampagne 22/1, Fair filly. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in nursery at this course (5f) 35 days ago. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. No impression in a 5f nursery here in October; cheekpieces left on but others preferred.
9	9 (9) (25/1 -25%) Limoncello Lady	25 25/1(-25%)	(9) Limoncello Lady 25/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/1, fourth of 18 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, soft) 58 days ago. Needs to take another step forward though. Improving and this might well be her trip; interesting on her polytrack debut.
14	14 (14) (28/1 -56%) Valkyrja	28 28/1(-56%)	(14) Valkyrja 28/1, Foaled February 26. 60,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful French 1m winner Pimento and 1m-1¼m winner Tremendous Leap. Dam unraced. Betting can prove a good indicator. Night Of Thunder newcomer with nice mix of speed and stamina in her pedigree; interesting.
12	12 (12) (80/1 -60%) Pocket Paralysis	80 80/1(-60%)	(12) Pocket Paralysis 80/1, Foaled February 27. €6,500 yearling, Kuroshio filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 5f winner Kyber Crystal and 7f winner Olivia Mary. No forlorn hope. Inexpensively bought newcomer related to plenty of winners; best watched.
11	11 (11) (125/1 -213%) Mary Bagot	125 125/1(-213%)	(11) Mary Bagot 125/1, Twice-raced filly. First run since leaving George Scott when tenth of 14 in maiden (50/1) at this course (7f) 21 days ago, slowly away. Not beaten that far on her Irish debut here two weeks ago but plenty more needed here.
15	15 (15) (150/1 -200%) Lorr's Girl	150 150/1(-200%)	(15) Lorr's Girl 150/1, Once-raced filly. 125/1, last of 8 in minor event at this C&D on debut 14 days ago, missing break. Reserve; last of eight in a C&D maiden two weeks ago; others preferred.
13	13 (13) (200/1 -100%) Sophia Klimt	200 200/1(-100%)	(13) Sophia Klimt 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 150/1, last of 8 in maiden at Navan (5f, heavy) 44 days ago. Failed to beat a single rival in two Navan maidens; needs this for a handicap mark.

LTO Selection:

BACK DOWN UNDER appears versatile in terms of ground conditions having twice filled the runner-up spot on good ground over five furlongs and last time she was just headed close home in the Birdcatcher Nursery over six furlongs on soft at Naas. She holds Clarita on that latest effort and deserves a winning turn. Anvika showed improved form when second over this C&D last time, while Blame Thechampagne showed promise in Stakes races earlier this year and probably found five furlongs too sharp when switched to this surface after a near four-month break. Manhattan Dreamer cost 420,000 dollars as a yearling and is a sister to a Grade 1 juvenile winner in the States while Katie Bairdie is by No Nay Never out of a Group 2 winning dam who has already produced five winners.

The market should prove a good guide in this maiden but BACK DOWN UNDER holds the clear edge on form so is fancied to get off the mark reverted to maiden company. Joseph O'Brien's newcomer Beautiful Dawn could emerge as the chief threat, especially if the market vibes are positive, although Gavin Cromwell's filly Clarita has the form to play a part too.

It might well pay to give another chance to CLARITA after a revival in form over 7f here last time with the addition of cheekpieces

17:30 Dundalk Maiden 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
14	14 (14) (2/1 +53%) Swan Band	2 2/1(+53%)	(14) Swan Band 2/1, Twice-raced filly. Fourth of 14 in maiden (33/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, never nearer. Should improve again. Considered. Likely to be waited with a bit longer here and looks to have the ability to have a chance.
4	4 (4) (4/1 -133%) Concluding Call	4 4/1(-133%)	(4) Concluding Call 4/1, Promising fourth of 14 in maiden at this course (10.7f, 17/2) on debut 14 days ago. Down in trip and this daughter of Holy Roman Emperor can do better. Player. Fourth in a 1m2f maiden here two weeks ago; drops back in trip but entitled to improve.
2	2 (2) (8/1 -43%) Sailor's Warning	8 8/1(-43%)	(2) Sailor's Warning 8/1, 22/1, fifth of 13 in maiden at this C&D on debut, never nearer. Off 12 months. Hood on 1st time. Should have more to offer for her good yard despite her absence. Showed definite ability in a C&D maiden a year ago; not seen since and a hood tried here.
11	11 (11) (11/1 -60%) Sarah Purser	11 11/1(-60%)	(11) Sarah Purser 11/1, Lightly-raced filly. 16/1, respectable seventh of 14 in maiden at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Shortlisted. Drop in trip could suit; cheekpieces are tried with champion jockey booked; interesting.
8	8 (8) (11/2 -50%) Local Girl	5.5 11/2(-50%)	(8) Local Girl 11/2, Fair filly. 4/1, creditable second of 10 in maiden at this course (7f) 23 days ago. In the picture. Narrowly denied in a 7f maiden here last month; step up in trip might well suit; claims.
6	6 (6) (12/1 +50%) Finsceal Go Deo	12 12/1(+50%)	(6) Finsceal Go Deo 12/1, Fair filly. Below form eighth of 14 in maiden (10/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Well beaten on her AW debut last month; tongue-tie tried here but others look more likely.
9	9 (9) (15/2 +31%) Nituna	7.5 15/2(+31%)	(9) Nituna 15/2, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. Tenth of 22 in handicap (8/1) at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 26 days ago, not ideally placed. Makes polytrack debut and she's no forlorn hope. Polytrack debut here up to 1m; respected if she handles it but that could be a big if.
13	13 (13) (20/1 -75%) Spirit Of Paradise	20 20/1(-75%)	(13) Spirit Of Paradise 20/1, Fair filly. 14/1, below form third of 13 in claimer at this C&D 30 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington with more required. Debuts here for George Kingston having been claimed here last month; others preferred.
12	12 (12) (22/1 -38%) Sea Wave	22 22/1(-38%)	(12) Sea Wave 22/1, €72,000 yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Half-sister to several winners, notably high-class Irish/Hong Kong 5f-1½m winner Irishcorrespondent/Exultant. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Market can guide. By a top sire and a fine damline; needs a market check.
3	3 (3) (28/1 +20%) Boskill Marie	28 28/1(+20%)	(3) Boskill Marie 28/1, Twice-raced filly. 100/1, sixth of 14 in maiden at this C&D 28 days ago. More is required. Improved and showed ability in a 1m maiden here last month; more needed but each-way claim.
5	5 (5) (28/1 +0%) Fahari	28 28/1(+0%)	(5) Fahari 28/1, Fair filly. First run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford when eighth of 10 in maiden (22/1) at this course (7f) 23 days ago. Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. Very keen and didn't get home on last month's yard debut in maiden here; others preferred.
7	7 (7) (100/1 -275%) If But Maybe	100 100/1(-275%)	(7) If But Maybe 100/1, Twice-raced filly. First run since leaving Andrew Oliver when last of 9 in maiden (40/1) at this course (5f) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time with work to do. Big step up in trip here in new headgear and difficult to know what to expect.
15	15 (15) (100/1 -21%) Minella Butterfly	100 100/1(-21%)	(15) Minella Butterfly 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 125/1, last of 12 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 45 days ago. RESERVE. First reserve; not a bad pedigree but has struggled in two turf runs on heavy ground.
1	1 (1) (200/1 -100%) Cold Cold Heart	200 200/1(-100%)	(1) Cold Cold Heart 200/1, Twice-raced filly. Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 12 in maiden at Roscommon (12f, good to soft, 150/1), very slowly away. Off 101 days. Significantly down in trip. Beaten a long way in two 1m4f maidens in August and would seem to be of little account.

LTO Selection:

CONCLUDING CALL made a pleasing debut when only beaten about a length over an extended ten furlongs here a fortnight ago and, given normal improvement, should go close. The drop in trip is a slight concern but the form looks solid finishing behind the three market leaders and the selection is bred to be effective at a mile. Sarah Purser was well behind in seventh but may be better suited by this trip. Swan Band could prove the chief threat having progressed from her Curragh debut when fourth to the odds-on Persian Jewel over C&D with Finsceal Go Deo nearly seven lengths behind. Local Girl has proved a model of consistency and steps up to a mile after going close here last time while Sailor's Warning made a promising debut but now reappears after a year's absence. Sea Wave is a half-sister to four winners including the smart Irishcorrespondent.

CONCLUDING CALL shaped well on her recent debut when fourth in a maiden here and looks the way to go with improvement very much on the cards from this daughter of Holy Roman Emperor. Local Girl is more exposed but rates the main danger on form ahead of Sailor's Warning and Finsceal Go Deo.

Preference is for the promising SWAN BAND who might have got there a tad too soon here last time and can improve enough to win this

18:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) (4/1 -45%) Bold Optimist	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Bold Optimist 4/1, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, won 12-runner C&D maiden 42 days ago, driven out. Makes handicap debut. Should be more to come from this lightly-raced 3-y-o. C&D winner with scope for improvement but likely needed here against seasoned handicappers.
6	6 (6) (7/1 +50%) Distillate	7 7/1(+50%)	(6) Distillate 7/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 20 runs this year. Latest win at Bellewstown in September. Thirteenth of 19 in handicap (40/1) at the Curragh (5.9f, heavy) 31 days ago. Capable of bouncing back. 7f winner here in March but has the speed for this shorter trip; respected.
7	7 (7) (7/1 -100%) Inishmot Prince	7 7/1(-100%)	(7) Inishmot Prince 7/1, 6-time course winner. Latest win here in October. 6/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (5f) 16 days ago, nearest finish. On the shortlist. Six-time course winner with good recent 5f form; return to 6f to suit so big player.
9	9 (9) (9/1 +10%) Hezahunk	9 9/1(+10%)	(9) Hezahunk 9/1, 4/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 57 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael Appleby. Betting check needed starting out for Ado McGuinness. Keen-going sort bought out of Mick Appleby's for 4,000gns; needs to settle better.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +40%) Half Nutz	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(4) Half Nutz 9/2, Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 11/1) 2 days ago. Only midfield here on Wednesday; slow-starter hard to have total confidence in.
8	8 (8) (9/2 +10%) Sam's Xpress	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(8) Sam's Xpress 9/2, C&D winner. 4/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (5f) 16 days ago. Not the strongest of finishers including on latest; champion jockey now takes over.
5	5 (5) (10/1 +38%) Eastern Wind	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Eastern Wind 10/1, Bit below form sixth of 22 in handicap (25/1) at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 26 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Best form is at 7f but shows pace so worth another shot at this shorter trip.
11	11 (11) (15/2 -36%) Pulse Of Shanghai	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(11) Pulse Of Shanghai 15/2, 4-time course winner. Thirty seven runs since last win in 2021. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, 4/1) 23 days ago. Solid recent form puts him in the mix again; good draw for prominent racer.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -29%) Marks Bear	18 18/1(-29%)	(3) Marks Bear 18/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Shaped bit better than result when tenth of 14 in C&D handicap 14 days ago. Being dropped another 3 lb can only help. Not discounted. Safely held over C&D last month and remains badly handicapped on this surface.
12	12 (12) (80/1 -100%) Sense Of Security	80 80/1(-100%)	(12) Sense Of Security 80/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (100/1) 7 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Well held off much higher AW mark over C&D last week; dropped 4lb but remains opposable.
10	10 (10) (150/1 -200%) Najat	150 150/1(-200%)	(10) Najat 150/1, 100/1 and blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 11 in claimer at this course (7f). Off 142 days. Shown absolutely nothing for his current trainer; mark plummeting.

LTO Selection:

INISHMOT PRINCE is equally effective over five and six furlongs and has gained all six career wins at this venue. The Tom McCourt-trained gelding won off a mark of 72 over this trip 12 months ago and, after dropping back down to a competitive mark this autumn, gained his latest win over the minimum trip when beating Eglish by a length. Bold Optimist showed plenty of pace on debut at Fairyhouse and appreciated the drop back in distance when landing a maiden over C&D despite showing inexperience. He can be expected to progress with racing and Oisin McSweeney again claims a valuable 5lb. Half Nutz is edging back down to a competitive mark and, while yet to win on this surface, ran well on his return to the polytrack last time. The consistent Pulse Of Shanghai is another to note.

There should be more to come from recent C&D maiden winner BOLD OPTIMIST who can see off a bunch of much more exposed opponents now moving into handicap company. Course specialist Inishmot Prince arrives in form and is second choice ahead of Distillate, who is better than she showed at the Curragh last time and won here at the start of her career.

In good form over the minimum trip here recently, six-time course winner INISHMOT PRINCE could prove the one to beat back at 6f here

18:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Dundalk Handicap 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (Evens +80%) A Piece Of Heaven	0 Evens(+80%)	(2) A Piece Of Heaven Evens, Thrice-raced winner on Flat. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Fourth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at this course (12f) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Expected to be bang there. Good AW debut here last month over 1m4f, good chance of seeing out this longer trip.
8	8 (8) (7/1 +30%) War Correspondent	7 7/1(+30%)	(8) War Correspondent 7/1, Unreliable type. Twelfth of 12 in maiden at this course (12f, 13/2) 2 days ago (fifth past the post but subsequently disqualified). Significantly up in trip. Just okay run in maiden here on Wednesday; others now preferred.
10	10 (10) (8/1 +0%) Celtic Revival	8 8/1(+0%)	(10) Celtic Revival 8/1, 5-time course winner. 5 wins from 15 runs this year. Latest win here in November. Good second of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 4/1) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Merits consideration. Five wins here all at 1m4f, interesting to see if he can last out this longer trip.
12	12 (12) (8/1 +0%) New Year Honours	8 8/1(+0%)	(12) New Year Honours 8/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, good fifth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Respected. Ran well over inadequate 1m2f here last month; likely contender if staying longer trip.
9	9 (9) (11/2 +0%) S'all Good Man	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(9) S'all Good Man 11/2, Course winner. Creditable third of 14 in handicap (13/2) at this course (12f) 49 days ago, running on. Significantly up in trip. Can make presence felt. Solid recent form at 1m4f, contender if seeing out this longer trip.
11	11 (11) (14/1 +30%) Bold Approach	14 14/1(+30%)	(11) Bold Approach 14/1, Course winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2019. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 20/1) 28 days ago, folding tamely. Significantly up in trip. Lots to find on last month's 1m4f effort; placed on both previous C&D runs.
14	14 (14) (20/1 -100%) Autocrat	20 20/1(-100%)	(14) Autocrat 20/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Good seventh of 14 in handicap (8/1) at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Three wins here over shorter trips; bit to find with some of these on latest.
5	5 (5) (25/1 +50%) Cozone	25 25/1(+50%)	(5) Cozone 25/1, C&D winner. Below form eleventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.9f, soft, 66/1) 19 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Last year's winner off 80; blew start only outing here this year but don't rule out.
13	13 (13) (28/1 -75%) No Thanks	28 28/1(-75%)	(13) No Thanks 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Inadequate trip latest; reduced mark and longer trip play to his strengths.
3	3 (3) (28/1 -12%) Dreal Deal	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Dreal Deal 28/1, C&D winner. 50/1, good fifth of 12 in novice chase at Navan (17f, heavy) 13 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Fairly useful on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. C&D winner last December but stiff task off current mark.
6	6 (6) (100/1 -300%) Peregrine Run	100 100/1(-300%)	(6) Peregrine Run 100/1, 10/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 101 days ago. Off 101 days. Makes polytrack debut. Veteran surprisingly making AW debut here; opposable.

LTO Selection:

CRASSUS won over further in the Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal and his last race on the Flat saw him finish third in a valuable handicap at Leopardstown. A Piece Of Heaven has an unusual profile in that he has finished fourth in a Grade 1 bumper at Punchestown. He won a staying race on the Flat at Gowran Park in September and a recent fourth over 1m4f at this track shows that he handles the surface. He should enjoy this staying test. New Year Honours was a never nearer fifth over an extended 1m2f here a fortnight ago and this trip could bring about improvement. Celtic Revival and S'all Good Man are capable types up in trip.

A PIECE OF HEAVEN improved again on first try in a handicap when fourth here (12f) 4 weeks ago and he's taken to resume winning ways with the return to further in his favour. S'all Good Man, Celtic Revival and New Year honours make up the shortlist.

Unproven over this trip NEW YEAR HONOURS gets the vote ahead of S'all Good Man and Crassus

19:00 Dundalk Handicap 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
13	13 (13) (4/1 +20%) Senado Square	4 4/1(+20%)	(13) Senado Square 4/1, Bit below form 3¾ lengths seventh of 14 to Samrogue in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 28 days ago, never nearer. Blew the start when surprising favourite here last month; could have more to offer.
1	1 (1) (7/2 +22%) Samrogue	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(1) Samrogue 7/2, 3-time C&D winner. Won 14-runner handicap at this C&D (9/2) 28 days ago by neck from Below Deck, slowly away. Makes plenty of appeal. C&D win last month over Below Deck; 6lb rise enough and wide draw possible negative.
3	3 (3) (9/2 +18%) No Speed Limit	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) No Speed Limit 9/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap (13/2) at this course (6f) 7 days ago, having run of race. Should be thereabouts again. Allowed to dictate over 6f here a week ago; 7lb rise and wide draw makes it tough now.
5	5 (5) (9/1 +25%) Adams Barbour	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Adams Barbour 9/1, 5-time C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable 2¼ lengths sixth of 14 to Realtin Fantasy in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 16 days ago. Worthy of respect. Long losing run but is down to a dangerous-looking mark now.
4	4 (4) (10/1 -43%) Realtin Fantasy	10 10/1(-43%)	(4) Realtin Fantasy 10/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap (22/1) at this C&D 16 days ago by ½ length from Havana Notion, driven out. Worthy of respect. 5lb rise for recent C&D win seems fair so remains on a workable mark; draw not ideal.
8	8 (8) (13/2 -86%) Below Deck	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(8) Below Deck 13/2, Creditable length third of 14 to Realtin Fantasy in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Not taken lightly. Two good recent C&D runs from wide draws; should again be thereabouts.
6	6 (6) (13/2 +28%) Havana Notion	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(6) Havana Notion 13/2, 15/2, below form 7½ lengths seventh of 14 to No Speed Limit in handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Not discounted. Things didn't pan out latest but appeals on previous C&D second to Realtin Fantasy.
14	14 (14) (14/1 +0%) Silver Nemo	14 14/1(+0%)	(14) Silver Nemo 14/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form 3¾ lengths fifth of 14 to Samrogue in handicap at this C&D (17/2) 28 days ago. Bit to find on recent run behind Samrogue but not one to entirely rule out on overall form.
11	11 (11) (22/1 -214%) My Girl Sioux	22 22/1(-214%)	(11) My Girl Sioux 22/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 20/1, creditable fifth of 24 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good). Off 96 days. Blinkers on 1st time. Now 0-16 and back from a short break; blinkers tried but opposable back on AW.
2	2 (2) (25/1 +0%) Bonny Power	25 25/1(+0%)	(2) Bonny Power 25/1, C&D winner. 14/1, 5¼ lengths eleventh of 14 to Realtin Fantasy in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Chance on old form. Plenty to find on recent form although handicapper is relenting and better draw this time.
12	12 (12) (28/1 +30%) Red Cymbal	28 28/1(+30%)	(12) Red Cymbal 28/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 67 Flat runs. Fifty runs since last win in 2020. 6 lengths twelfth of 14 to Realtin Fantasy in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D third to Inishmot Prince a solid run but recent run well below best.
10	10 (10) (40/1 -186%) Maggie Thunder	40 40/1(-186%)	(10) Maggie Thunder 40/1, 3-time C&D winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. Below form 4½ lengths eighth of 14 to Samrogue in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Must improve. Better for recent comeback run but still others preferred; 5lb wrong.
9	9 (9) (66/1 -313%) Florence Thompson	66 66/1(-313%)	(9) Florence Thompson 66/1, Remains a maiden after 43 Flat runs. Bit below form tenth of 17 in handicap (10/1) at Cork (7f, good to soft). Off 93 days. Back down in trip. Tongue strap back on. Maiden now 0-43 although narrowly denied off this basement mark last winter.
7	7 (7) (150/1 -355%) Coco Hill	150 150/1(-355%)	(7) Coco Hill 150/1, First run since leaving Michael Fenton when 11¾ lengths last of 14 to Realtin Fantasy in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 16 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Blew the start on recent AW debut behind Realtin Fantasy; best watched for now.

LTO Selection:

There could be plenty of pace on in this race and an each-way chance is taken on MY GIRL SIOUX. Andrew Slattery's filly didn't run badly at all in fifth in a big field in Naas at the end of August. She gets blinkers for the first time and Amy Jo Hayes is able to claim 7lb in this race. Samrogue has to defy top weight, but that is not beyond him. He got 6lb for a narrow victory over C&D last month, but Oisin McSweeney comes in for the ride and has has been making a good impression in the Winter Series at Dundalk. Realtin Fantasy represents a shrewd stable and should be a contender after a C&D success in mid-November. No Speed Limit availed of a good ride to score off the front last Friday. Stall 15 makes forcing tactics more difficult, though. Havana Notion chased home Realtin Fantasy on his last outing over this trip while Silver Nemo is one that could outrun his odds.

SAMROGUE just edged out Below Deck over C&D last month and, despite a tricky draw, she's worth a chance to confirm those placings if she breaks on terms. That pair make most appeal but No Speed Limit and Realtin Fantasy are both of interest also in an open race.

Three recent winners all drawn high, the most appealing being REALTIN FANTASY, a quick starter who should be able to overcome the draw

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
7	7 (7) (6/1 -9%) Slieve Bearnagh	6 6/1(-9%)	(7) Slieve Bearnagh 6/1, Won at Navan in September. 13/2, creditable third of 14 in handicap at Punchestown (9f, good to soft) 79 days ago. Trainer going well. One for the shortlist under Colin Keane. Ran well off this mark last time and should be a contender if he handles the surface.
4	4 (4) (7/1 -40%) Pinball Wizard	7 7/1(-40%)	(4) Pinball Wizard 7/1, 6/1, creditable second of 13 in claimer at this course (8f) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Enters calculations. Runner-up in a pair of claimers but a remote second both times over 1m; trip is an unknown.
6	6 (6) (8/1 +0%) Shining Aitch	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Shining Aitch 8/1, Won 14-runner handicap (18/1) at this C&D 9 days ago by ½ length from Comfort Line, driven out. Should remain competitive up 6 lb. Up 4lb for last week but well drawn and likely to be thereabouts if he can repeat the dose.
13	13 (13) (10/1 +0%) Nevada Brave	10 10/1(+0%)	(13) Nevada Brave 10/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (7/2) at this course (12f) 14 days ago. Good runs in defeat in September here but poor run last month; chance on his best form.
2	2 (2) (10/1 -82%) Hasten Slowly	10 10/1(-82%)	(2) Hasten Slowly 10/1, Good second of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Player if wide draw isn't too big an inconvenience. Unlucky to find one too good latest; terrible draw but can go close if she can repeat.
5	5 (5) (10/3 +52%) Not Just Any Eagle	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(5) Not Just Any Eagle 10/3, Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (10/3) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Out of the money here in October on his first visit to this track; cheekpieces tried.
3	3 (3) (11/2 +8%) Comfort Line	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(3) Comfort Line 11/2, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. ½-length second of 14 to Shining Aitch in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 9 days ago. Much respected for Ado McGuinness. Good second to Shining Aitch over C&D last week augurs well; will compete on that form.
1	1 (1) (11/1 -38%) Areana	11 11/1(-38%)	(1) Areana 11/1, Creditable 2¾ lengths fifth of 14 to Shining Aitch in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 9 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Can make presence felt. Good run last week; not well drawn but not inconceivable for her to have a shout.
11	11 (11) (12/1 -20%) Curzon Queen	12 12/1(-20%)	(11) Curzon Queen 12/1, 14/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Signs of improvement on her last two C&D attempts; place claims.
8	8 (8) (16/1 +52%) Muhalhel	16 16/1(+52%)	(8) Muhalhel 16/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable third of 13 in claimer (25/1) at this course (8f) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. On a long losing run, recent claiming third here was okay but much more needed.
15	15 (15) (28/1 -180%) Jalo	28 28/1(-180%)	(15) Jalo 28/1, Course winner. Winner here in September. 20/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, not ideally placed. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has work to do. RESERVE. First reserve; didn't run badly over this trip last month; cheekpieces tried.
12	12 (12) (40/1 -186%) Drish Melody	40 40/1(-186%)	(12) Drish Melody 40/1, Course winner. Tenth of 15 in handicap (14/1) at Listowel (8f, soft) 71 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Struggled for form in three runs back from a 10 month absence; others preferred.
14	14 (14) (40/1 +0%) Static Charge	40 40/1(+0%)	(14) Static Charge 40/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. Ninth of 14 in handicap (66/1) at this course (12f) 7 days ago. Difficult ask. 21-race maiden and has shown nothing over a variety of trips this year; makes no appeal.
10	10 (10) (66/1 +0%) Bronze River	66 66/1(+0%)	(10) Bronze River 66/1, Course winner. Last of 14 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 9 days ago. Completely out of form of late including over C&D last week; makes no appeal.

LTO Selection:

HASTEN SLOWLY has been dropping down the weights and signalled that another victory may not be far away when runner-up over C&D last month. Shining Aitch put it all together to deliver over C&D recently and a 4lb rise is far from insurmountable while Comfort Line kept on well for second behind Shining Aitch which brings him into the reckoning. Slieve Bearnagh represents an in-form team and is having just his second run on the Polytrack. Colin Keane has been booked for this triple turf-winner who is well worth a market check. Among the remainder, Curzon Queen is one to consider.

COMFORT LINE gets the nod to build on his good second behind the reopposing Shining Aitch here last time. Colin Keane comes in for the ride on the in-form Slieve Bearnagh and he's second choice ahead of Pinball Wizard, runner-up in a couple of course claimers last month, and Areana.

Despite having no real form on the surface, it may pay to side with SLIEVE BEARNAGH, a winner over this trip at Navan in September

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (2/1 +0%) Rhythm And Tyne	2 2/1(+0%)	(4) Rhythm And Tyne 2/1, Improved to win 14-runner handicap (9/4) at this C&D 16 days ago by ½ length from Nawraq, pushed out. Well worth a chance to follow up. Landed a C&D handicap last month; up 5lb but chances are there is more to come from him.
13	13 (13) (7/1 +50%) War Thunder	7 7/1(+50%)	(13) War Thunder 7/1, 28/1, good fifth of 17 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy) 32 days ago. Claims if he can build on that. Decent effort on heavy ground in a Galway handicap in late October; more needed here.
2	2 (2) (7/2 -40%) Doctor Grace	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(2) Doctor Grace 7/2, Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner handicap (3/1) at this C&D 16 days ago by neck from Moondharrig. Should give another good account if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Up 5lb and won quite snugly here last day so could well be more to come from her.
8	8 (8) (9/2 +36%) Moondharrig	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(8) Moondharrig 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, neck second of 14 to Doctor Grace in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. One to be interested in. Left previous form well behind when a close second to Doctor Grace last month; improving.
7	7 (7) (14/1 -17%) Hinemoa	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Hinemoa 14/1, Course winner. Creditable 1¼ lengths sixth of 14 to Rhythm And Tyne in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 16 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Enters calculations. C&D winner in March and not beaten far when returning to form last month; claims.
5	5 (5) (14/1 +30%) Action Motion	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Action Motion 14/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 11/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (12f) 14 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Has a bit to prove at present. Soundly beaten in a pair of handicaps here last month; new headgear tried.
15	15 (15) (16/1 -100%) Blackcastle Storm	16 16/1(-100%)	(15) Blackcastle Storm 16/1, 15/2, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Chance on old form. RESERVE. First reserve; okay run over 7f here in October; more needed.
10	10 (10) (18/1 -13%) Pollanassa	18 18/1(-13%)	(10) Pollanassa 18/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 23 days ago. Blinkers back on. Two fair runs on turf in September; moderate display here last month.
12	12 (12) (25/1 -79%) The Dazzer	25 25/1(-79%)	(12) The Dazzer 25/1, Below form fifth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at this course (8f). Off 108 days. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Patrick Martin. Coming down the handicap and little encouragement from recent efforts; stable debut.
14	14 (14) (25/1 +38%) Where R U Now Bob	25 25/1(+38%)	(14) Where R U Now Bob 25/1, Course winner. 22/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fifteenth of 18 in handicap at Cork (8f, soft) 66 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Winner over 1m here in January; okay run in a 1m2f handicap at Naas in July; more needed.
9	9 (9) (28/1 -40%) Designer Cailin	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Designer Cailin 28/1, Course winner. Two wins from 42 Flat runs. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not discounted. Running okay without threatening in similar handicaps at about 1m; steps up in trip.
3	3 (3) (33/1 +50%) Albion Princess	33 33/1(+50%)	(3) Albion Princess 33/1, 50/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Others more persuasive. Ran okay in a heavy ground handicap at Leopardstown in October but well beaten twice since.
11	11 (11) (66/1 -100%) Quiet Desire	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) Quiet Desire 66/1, Course winner. First run since leaving Garry Bernard Caldwell when last of 14 in handicap at Sligo (13.2f, good to soft, 33/1). Off 114 days. No encouragement from her stable debut at Sligo in August after a year off; hard to fancy.
1	1 (1) (100/1 -300%) Arctic Blaze	100 100/1(-300%)	(1) Arctic Blaze 100/1, C&D winner. Last of 14 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Last in a C&D handicap last week after 14 months off; others preferred.

LTO Selection:

This race features a clash between two recent C&D winners in RHYTHM AND TYNE and Doctor Grace with slight preference for the former. Rhythm And Tyne attracted plenty of support before keeping on well to deliver by half a length while Doctor Grace won by a neck on the same card, and both horses have been raised by 5lb. To further complicate matters, both runners-up in those races come back for more. Wesley Joyce got a good tune out of Nawraq while lightly-raced Moondharrig showed his first form when just held by a neck.

RHYTHM AND TYNE is lightly raced for his current yard and justified support in comfortable fashion over C&D recently, so he makes most appeal. Doctor Grace reacted well to blinkers last time and is a major threat, while Moondharrig is also on the radar.

C&D winner last month DOCTOR GRACE (nap) won with more in hand than the margin of victory that day and can follow up

20:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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