1 Tuesday 5th December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 5th December 2023

There were 23 Races on Tuesday 5th December 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Southwell, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 5th December 2023

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

12:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (6/1 -33%) Finn Russell	6 6/1(-33%)	(10) Finn Russell 6/1, 25/1, won 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 10 days ago by length from Girl From Italy. Makes polytrack debut. Respected. Sprang major surprise when making all from Girl From Italy latest; Polytrack debut.
2	12 2nd (12) (7/1 +42%) Fitz Perfectly	7 7/1(+42%)	(12) Fitz Perfectly 7/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 9/1) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Weak finisher over 1m2f latest; not obviously well treated on earlier 1m form.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/2 -86%) Storymaker	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(5) Storymaker 13/2, 9/2, good third of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, AW) 10 days ago. Enters calculations. Maiden; beaten under 1l in latest 3 handicaps at about 1m (turf) and 7f (AW); close up.
4	8 4th (8) (14/1 +0%) Eton College	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Eton College 14/1, Latest win at Ffos Las in August. 28/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Two 1m turf wins in the summer for previous yard but 0-14 on AW, latest two for new yard.
5th	6 5th (6) (13/2 +46%) Always Fearless	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(6) Always Fearless 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (8f) 41 days ago. Latest 1m handicap win at Wolverhampton in September; needs more than recent AW efforts.
6th	11 6th (11) (6/1 -20%) David's Diva	6 6/1(-20%)	(11) David's Diva 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 11 in novice at Chelmsford City (7f, 12/1) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More required. Shown promise all three starts on AW, at 7f and 1m; interesting on handicap debut.
7th	9 7th (9) (7/1 -75%) Girl From Italy	7 7/1(-75%)	(9) Girl From Italy 7/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 9/4, creditable length second of 10 to Finn Russell in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 10 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has to be taken seriously. In fine form on Tapeta; close between her and Finn Russell on latest run; Polytrack debut.
8th	2 8th (2) (15/2 +0%) Mykonos St John	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(2) Mykonos St John 15/2, C&D winner. Twenty four runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly. Losing run goes back nearly 2 years but acts well here and in good form over C&D of late.
9th	1 9th (1) (18/1 -50%) Further Measure	18 18/1(-50%)	(1) Further Measure 18/1, 22/1, first run since leaving Sylvester Kirk when tenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago, slowly away. This year's wins over 1m4f/1m6f and never sighted back at 1m for new yard latest.
10th	3 10th (3) (20/1 +0%) Uncle Dick	20 20/1(+0%)	(3) Uncle Dick 20/1, 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win at Brighton in September. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 40/1) 15 days ago, left with too much to do. Triple 1m winner at Brighton since absence and glimmers of promise on AW since.
11th	4 11th (4) (9/1 +55%) Dynamic Talent	9 9/1(+55%)	(4) Dynamic Talent 9/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (10f, AW, 28/1) 28 days ago, merely closing up late. Three 7f wins in 2022; fairly uneventful of late; down weights; not disgraced last twice.
12th	7 12th (7) (33/1 +34%) Gannon Glory	33 33/1(+34%)	(7) Gannon Glory 33/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap (66/1) at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. All 3 wins at sprint trips; didn't shine over 7f and 1m for new yard in November.

LTO Selection:

Girl From Italy was denied in her hat-trick bid by Finn Russell when the pair met at Wolverhampton last time and it would be no surprise if the latter were able to confirm the form. Storymaker has been knocking on the door recently and is capable of a decent showing, but the vote goes to DAVID'S DIVA. Rod Millman's filly makes her handicap debut following a couple of promising efforts and she appears open to the most amount of improvement in the contest.

STORYMAKER has been knocking on the door of late, only just failing here 10 days ago, and gets the vote over Finn Russell and Girl From Italy, who were first and second at Wolverhampton 10 days ago.

Finn Russell and Girl From Italy are respected but tackle a new surface so perhaps DAVID'S DIVA can win on her handicap debut.

12:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:15 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/2 +29%) Sageburg County	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(3) Sageburg County 5/2, Won on sole outing in Irish points and stepped up on hurdling form when making a successful start to his chasing career at Market Rasen in May. Well held on return but quickly resumed progress/winning ways at Southwell last week, cruising clear. Big shout under a penalty. Two from three over fences, latest over C&D last week; penalised 7lb but a contender.
2	2 (2) (5/2 -11%) Hurlerontheditch	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(2) Hurlerontheditch 5/2, Fair hurdler who was in the process of showing much improved form on chase bow when departing at Warwick on return last month, the race very much at his mercy after an excellent display of jumping when slipped on landing and came down at last. 10 lb higher now but of strong interest. 20l clear when fell at the last at Warwick on chase debut; up 10lb but one with a chance.
1	1 (1) (9/2 +59%) Firak	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(1) Firak 9/2, Winning hurdler for this yard and 2 from 3 in hunters for N.A.Pearce last season. Not taken lightly having re-joined Dan Skelton. Has won a maiden hurdle, two points and two hunter chases; interesting candidate.
4	4 (4) (9/1 -55%) Eaton Collina	9 9/1(-55%)	(4) Eaton Collina 9/1, Ended last spring in fine form over fences, winning back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow and Ascot before runner-up at Ffos Las (21f, good to soft). Possibly needing the run and also said to have lost a shoe when pulled up at Wetherby on return so worth another chance. Dual winner over fences last season; pulled up on Wetherby reappearance; could bounce back.
5	5 (5) (11/1 -100%) Sporting Mike	11 11/1(-100%)	(5) Sporting Mike 11/1, Point winner who achieved a fairly useful level of form over hurdles last season. Disappointed sent chasing after 7 months off at Hereford last month, however, and needs to leave that run well behind. C&D winner over hurdles; well beaten on chase debut last month; wind op since; stiff task.
8	8 (8) (12/1 -100%) Fiston De Becon	12 12/1(-100%)	(8) Fiston De Becon 12/1, Struck at second time of asking for this stable in 2m Wetherby maiden hurdle in January. Comfortably followed up at Market Rasen but disappointed at Chepstow final start. Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Up in trip. Ex-Irish; two wins from 4 starts over hurdles for this yard; no easy task on chase debut.
6	6 (6) (16/1 -64%) Kap Auteuil	16 16/1(-64%)	(6) Kap Auteuil 16/1, Useful chaser at best but was badly struggling for form in the spring and failed to revive in first-time cheekpieces after 7 months off at Fontwell. Six-time chase winner but has been mainly out of form this year and has plenty to prove.
7	7 (7) (18/1 +20%) Zestful Hope	18 18/1(+20%)	(7) Zestful Hope 18/1, Fair hurdler who made a positive start in this sphere towards the end of last season. Yet to get going in 3 starts this term, however. Second on final start last term; yet to regain his form this season; plenty to prove.
9	9 (9) (40/1 -21%) Pawpaw	40 40/1(-21%)	(9) Pawpaw 40/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, good to soft) in May. Ran poorly off 9 lb higher at Stratford next time and ran even worse on the back of a stable switch (formerly with David Bridgwater) at Uttoxeter when last seen in July. Dual chase winner earlier this year; tailed off on latest start (July); others stronger..

LTO Selection:

SAGEBURG COUNTY arrives here having won two of his last three starts and a 7lb penalty for the most recent of those victories, which came over C&D, may not be enough to stop him. Sporting Mike is entitled to improve for his comeback run at Hereford a month ago and he may also progress due to a subsequent wind operation. Others to note are Firak and Hurlerontheditch.

HURLERONTHEDITCH looked a natural switched to chasing at Warwick on his return last month, jumping very well and at least 15 lengths up when slipping on landing and coming down at the last, and can make amends despite a 10 lb rise. Sageburg County resumed progress with an easy win over C&D last week and is an obvious threat under a penalty, while Eaton Collina is worth another chance having had excuses on his return.

In an interesting race SAGEBURG COUNTY is taken to win his third race of the season.Hurlerontheditch and Firak are feared most.

12:15 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:30 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (9/1 -13%) Yippee	9 9/1(-13%)	(5) Yippee 9/1, 24,000 gns yearling, Zoustar colt. Brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Zu Run, and half-brother to 5f winner Laith Alareen and smart 5f winner Nymphadora. 16/1, sixth of 12 in novice at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 36 days ago. May well do better. Showed promise with his midfield effort at Newcastle; open to improvement.
8	8 (8) (11/10 +63%) See That Storm	1.1 11/10(+63%)	(8) See That Storm 11/10, Foaled January 25. Storm The Stars colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Bell Song. Dam, winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner), half-sister to useful 1m-11f winner Yuri Gagarin. Likely type. From a family that his connections know well; interesting newcomer.
2	2 (2) (11/5 +2%) Big Zou	2.2 11/5(+2%)	(2) Big Zou 11/5, 70,000 gns foal, Zoustar gelding. Half-brother to useful winner up to 1m Ascension. Dam, 1m-11f winner, closely related to useful 8.3f-1¾m winner Viewpoint. Promising fourth of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f, 5/1) on debut 31 days ago. Open to improvement. Promising fourth in 1m newcomers' event at Chelmsford; leading contender.
7	7 (7) (13/2 -63%) Rich Harry	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(7) Rich Harry 13/2, Lightly-raced colt. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 5 in novice at Chelmsford City (7f, 5/1) 14 days ago. Player. Continues to prove consistent, with form figures now 34233; thereabouts.
1	1 (1) (14/1 -155%) Battle Of Omdurman	14 14/1(-155%)	(1) Battle Of Omdurman 14/1, 72,000 gns foal, 30,000 gns yearling, Churchill colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Eternal Class. Dam unraced, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1½m) Lady of Dubai. 7/1, third of 5 in novice at Bath (10.2f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Back down in trip. Just ordinary form at Bath last time but may take another step forward.
3	3 (3) (20/1 -25%) Emerald City	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Emerald City 20/1, Dream Ahead gelding. Half-brother to 13.3f/1¾m winner Spit Spot. Eleventh of 13 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 12/1) on debut 27 days ago, slowly away. Finished behind Brodie's Boy at Kempton but may improve.
10	10 (10) (28/1 -75%) Sovereign Knight	28 28/1(-75%)	(10) Sovereign Knight 28/1, Foaled March 22. €24,000 2-y-o, Ten Sovereigns gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to useful US 1m winner K P Pergoliscious, runner-up in Grade 1 1¼m out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Inkling 24,000euros 2yo; by Ten Sovereigns out of 6f 2yo winner; market helpful.
6	6 (6) (40/1 -233%) Brodie's Boy	40 40/1(-233%)	(6) Brodie's Boy 40/1, €11,000 yearling, Cloth of Stars colt. Half-brother to French 2-y-o 7.5f winner Alta Rocca. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 11f Prince Mag. Seventh of 13 in maiden (150/1) at Kempton (8f) on debut 27 days ago. Close seventh in 1m maiden at Kempton, albeit having dictated the pace.
4	4 (4) (200/1 -506%) Judgementofsolomon	200 200/1(-506%)	(4) Judgementofsolomon 200/1, Twice-raced colt. Eleventh of 13 in novice (250/1) at Kempton (8f) 20 days ago. Has not threatened in two 1m contests at Kempton.
9	9 (9) (200/1 -300%) Sensitive Kind	200 200/1(-300%)	(9) Sensitive Kind 200/1, Foaled March 9. Charming Thought colt. Half-brother to 1½m winner Savoy Brown and 5f-6f winner Bama Lama. Dam, 8.5f winner who stayed 1½m, half-sister to very smart performer up to 1¾m Special Fighter. Half-brother to two modest winners; best watched on debut.
11	11 (11) (300/1 -200%) Perla Marina	300 300/1(-200%)	(11) Perla Marina 300/1, Twice-raced filly. 300/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at this course (10f, AW) 17 days ago. Pair of duck eggs next to her name; readily opposed.

LTO Selection:

BIG ZOU is expected to have learnt plenty from his racecourse bow when finishing fourth at Chelmsford last month and Tom Clover's gelding makes plenty of appeal in what appears to be a winnable race on paper. Battle Of Omdurman stays further than a mile and may be ridden positively to take full advantage, while others to note include Rich Harry and newcomer See That Storm.

BIG ZOU produced a promising first effort when fourth at Chelmsford and makes the most appeal in a weak maiden. See That Storm is a newcomer to note, while Rich Harry should be on the premises again.

Having made a promising debut at Chelmsford, BIG ZOU holds the strongest claims. Newcomer See That Storm is second choice.

12:30 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:45 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (5/2 +0%) Aubis Walk	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(1) Aubis Walk 5/2, Got off the mark in 2m 4f novice hurdle at Sedgefield in February but pulled up on handicap debut at Newbury following month. Worth another chance now chasing on return (Irish point winner). Flopped when favourite for valuable hurdle in March but remains a good chasing prospect.
3	3 (3) (7/2 -17%) I Am Gonna Be	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(3) I Am Gonna Be 7/2, 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. Recovered well from a jumping error to finish second of 12 on seasonal/chase debut at Ayr.
4	4 (4) (7/1 -100%) Blue Beach	7 7/1(-100%)	(4) Blue Beach 7/1, Bumper winner and off the mark over hurdles when landing odds at Huntingdon in February. Advanced her form when second in a well-contested handicap at Newbury next time before not seen to best effect at Huntingdon final start. Makes chase debut (from family of very smart chaser I'msingingtheblues). Creditable second in Grade 2 mares' hurdle in March; makes chasing debut today.
6	6 (6) (9/2 +40%) Presenting Nelly	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(6) Presenting Nelly 9/2, Bumper winner who won mares' hurdle events at Worcester (maiden) and Newton Abbot (novice) in September. Not disgraced under a double penalty at Hexham last month. Makes chase debut (from family of 3-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate). 2-5 in novice/maiden hurdles this season; makes chase/handicap debut today; interesting.
5	5 (5) (11/2 +8%) Gazette Bourgeoise	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(5) Gazette Bourgeoise 11/2, Scored twice over hurdles but not as good over fences last season, well held last 2 starts. Dropped to a career-low mark at least. Off 7 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. 0-6 over fences last season but resumes on a very good mark; can't be ignored.
2	2 (2) (13/2 +7%) Somespring Special	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(2) Somespring Special 13/2, Won twice over hurdles in the spring but made an unpromising start to her chasing career when pulled up at Wincanton on return, possibly amiss (reportedly lost shoe) and/or finding the ground softer than ideal. Worth another chance. Dual hurdle winner in spring; not herself on latest outing but a player if back on song.

LTO Selection:

I AM GONNA BE bounced back to form when second on her seasonal debut at Ayr a month ago and the six-year-old sets the standard based on that evidence, despite a 3lb rise in the ratings. Somespring Special failed to fire at Wincanton last time but can be given another chance based on her two previous Fontwell victories. Cases can be made for all of the remainder but Aubis Walk stands out the most.

I AM GONNA BE made a promising start to her chasing career when runner-up at Ayr last month and can put that experience to good use. Presenting Nelly and Blue Beach are bred to do better over fences so are respected, while Irish-point winner Aubis Walk should also make a chaser.

The suggestion is I AM GONNA BE, who came from a poor position for a creditable second in her seasonal/chase debut at Ayr last month.

12:45 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (7/4 +0%) Belcamo	1.75 7/4(+0%)	(6) Belcamo 7/4, Produced a promising first effort when third of 13 in maiden (10/3) at Kempton (8f) on debut 27 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Sure to improve and of major interest. Promising third in Kempton maiden last month, finishing well; commands respect.
1	1 (1) (10/11 +48%) Dashing Darcey	0.909091 10/11(+48%)	(1) Dashing Darcey 10/11, Promising type. 5/1, second of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) 21 days ago, conceding first run. Likely to progress further and has leading claims. Pulled up in the early stages on debut; close second at Newcastle since; major player.
8	8 (8) (12/1 +14%) Rogue King	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Rogue King 12/1, Twice-raced colt. Sixth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 12/1) 39 days ago, still looking green. Needs this for a handicap mark. Has shown some ability in both outings but needs to improve.
10	10 (10) (15/2 +6%) Toromoro	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(10) Toromoro 15/2, Improved on debut form switched to all-weather when third of 14 in maiden at Kempton (8f) on UK debut 27 days ago. More required. Close third at Kempton last time; place claims if backing up that effort.
2	2 (2) (16/1 +0%) Dashinwhitesargent	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Dashinwhitesargent 16/1, Showed more than first time up when fifth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 27 days ago, despite still proving green. Possibly more one for handicaps after this. Not far behind Toromoro on latest Kempton start; has frame possibilities.
3	3 (3) (28/1 -180%) Mr Influence	28 28/1(-180%)	(3) Mr Influence 28/1, Foaled March 31. 12,000 gns foal, 20,000 gns yearling, Advertise colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m/12.5f winner Mouramara. Needs a market check for good yard. 20,000gns yearling; by Advertise; has had wind surgery; market informative.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -230%) L'eagle Aid	33 33/1(-230%)	(7) L'eagle Aid 33/1, Foaled March 19. €15,000 yearling, Free Eagle gelding. Brother to winner abroad. Dam unraced out of useful 6f-1m winner Soul Custody. 15,000euros yearling; brother to a Polish winner; check the betting.
4	4 (4) (100/1 -614%) Rubio De Oro	100 100/1(-614%)	(4) Rubio De Oro 100/1, Well backed but showed only greenness when beating only one home in 14-runner maiden at Kempton (8f) on debut 27 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind. Well behind a couple of these rivals at Kempton last month.
5	5 (5) (200/1 -614%) Atlantic Gamble	200 200/1(-614%)	(5) Atlantic Gamble 200/1, Foaled March 8. 3,000 gns yearling, Lightning Spear gelding. Half-brother to winner abroad by Nathaniel. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f-8.3f winner Fire Ship. 3,000gns yearling; by Lightning Spear; market can guide.
11	11 (11) (250/1 -525%) Demanding Lilley	250 250/1(-525%)	(11) Demanding Lilley 250/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 6 in minor event (40/1) at Brighton (8f, heavy) 47 days ago. Will be of more interest in handicaps after this. Not particularly solid on her turf efforts.
9	9 (9) (250/1 -279%) Snooker Mccrew	250 250/1(-279%)	(9) Snooker Mccrew 250/1, Foaled March 29. 3,000 gns yearling, Masar gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1m-1¼m winner Caravela and 1m winner Storting, both useful. Dam 10.3f winner. 3,000gns yearling; by Masar; watching brief is advisable on debut.

LTO Selection:

DASHING DARCEY could be forgiven his debut effort when pulled up early on at Wolverhampton and the son of Muhaarar has since run with credit to fill the runner-up spot at Newcastle. With the likelihood of improvement to come, Roger Varian's colt gets the vote to go one better. Belcamo has to be respected after finishing third on his first start at Kempton, with Toromoro appealing most of the remainder.

BELCAMO would have gone into many notebooks having thundered home from an unpromising position on his debut at Kempton last month, so he's fancied to build on that and make his second start a winning one. Dashing Darcey lost out only to one who got first run at Newcastle 3 weeks ago and he's a major threat with further improvement on the cards, with Mr Influence pick of the newcomers before market clues.

Having caught the eye at Kempton, BELCAMO looks the one to side with. Dashing Darcey is second choice.

13:00 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (7/2 +0%) Howyouplaythegame	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(5) Howyouplaythegame 7/2, Looked limited over hurdles but placed on 2 of his 3 starts since switched to fences, including when a close third of 11 on his recent seasonal reappearance at Doncaster (16.4f, good). Wouldn't need to improve much on that in order to play a leading role here. Close third on last month's seasonal debut and remains lightly raced; good chance.
3	3 (3) (9/2 +40%) Hokelami	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(3) Hokelami 9/2, Won a Stratford selling hurdle in April (final start for Olly Murphy) and fair fourth in a handicap hurdle there for new stable 3 weeks later. However, recent reappearance/chase debut in a first-time hood (omitted here) at Market Rasen was anything but encouraging. Pulled up on chasing debut but still has plenty of time to get act together over fences.
2	2 (2) (9/4 -20%) Abaya Du Mathan	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(2) Abaya Du Mathan 9/4, Dual handicap chase winner for David Pipe at Ffos Las this year. Returned to form with solid efforts in defeat at Hereford (2m) and Doncaster (19f) last month, both on good ground, and likely to be in the thick of things once again. Runner-up on both starts for new stable last month; respected in current form.
6	6 (6) (11/1 -10%) Lonimoss Bareliere	11 11/1(-10%)	(6) Lonimoss Bareliere 11/1, Runner-up in back-to-back 2m handicap chases at Uttoxeter in June/July but form has dipped badly since and now 0-13 in this sphere. 3 lb 'wrong' at the weights. Suited by this C&D and is on a good mark but recent efforts have been disappointing.
1	1 (1) (11/4 -38%) Casa Tall	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(1) Casa Tall 11/4, Three-time winner over fences in 2021 and while it's been a while since he last troubled the judge, this 9-y-o has slipped a long way in the weights and shaped as though a revival may be imminent on debut for new yard at Carlisle in October. Key player. No win since 2021 but ran okay on stable debut and good 5lb claimer rides here.
4	4 (4) (18/1 +10%) Higgs	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) Higgs 18/1, Dual hurdles winner back in 2018 and performed well on a couple of occasions over fences at the start of this year. Has failed to complete on each of his last 3 starts, though, and probably best watched here back from a 6-month break. Lurks on a tempting mark but absent since three non-completions in the spring.

LTO Selection:

Abaya Du Mathan has to be of interest following back-to-back seconds last month but marginal preference is for HOWYOUPLAYTHEGAME. Sam Allwood's gelding showed plenty of promise when a close third on his seasonal return at Doncaster a couple of weeks ago and he races off just a 1lb higher mark here. Casa Tall is another with valid form claims, while Hokelami completes the shortlist.

Though he finished last in a six-runner affair at Carlisle last time, CASA TALL travelled better than most for much of the race, which was his first run for this yard following three months off. He has slipped to a very dangerous mark and may well be the answer here, provided he's able to build on that effort. Abaya du Mathan has hit the crossbar both starts for present connections and is feared most ahead of Howyouplaythegame.

Preference is for HOWYOUPLAYTHEGAME (nap), who ran a big race and succumbed only close home at Doncaster last month.

13:15 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (5/2 +17%) The Liegeman	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(5) The Liegeman 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden who ran his best race to date on the back of a gelding operation when third of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (5f) 18 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and should in the thick of the action with a repeat. Third off this mark on last month's nursery debut at Newcastle, and that form looks solid.
2	2 (2) (5/4 +69%) Relentless Warrior	1.25 5/4(+69%)	(2) Relentless Warrior 5/4, 150/1, faced a stiff task when well held in Super Sprint at Newbury (5.2f, good) when last seen. Off 136 days/gelded. Makes handicap debut. This far more suitable. Not seen since outclassed at Newbury in July; market may guide on nursery/AW debut.
6	6 (6) (11/1 +8%) Sea Of Angels	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) Sea Of Angels 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was too free again when eighth of 11 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 11 days ago. Never dangerous over 6f on nursery debut and needs to learn to settle better.
1	1 (1) (15/2 -114%) Rogue Rosie	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(1) Rogue Rosie 15/2, Fair maiden who wasn't seen to best effect when fourth of 9 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 42 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Makes polytrack debut. Merits consideration. Consistent filly who has dropped 2lb since finishing fourth at Wolverhampton last time.
3	3 (3) (16/1 +0%) Toosha	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Toosha 16/1, 50/1, was well held on first run since leaving John Butler when ninth of 12 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 70 days ago. Makes polytrack/handicap debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Soundly beaten on stable debut in September; makes AW/nursery debut with a bit to prove.
8	8 (8) (17/2 -143%) Via Blanca	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(8) Via Blanca 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden who showed improved form when second of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (6f, 18/1) 26 days ago. May do better still. Went down fighting on last month's nursery debut; drops back from 6f today.
10	10 (10) (25/1 -150%) Flemish	25 25/1(-150%)	(10) Flemish 25/1, Creditable 3 lengths third of 10 to Torvar in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 25/1) 14 days ago. Kept on for third at Wolverhampton last month but is 0-8 now; more is needed.
7	7 (7) (25/1 -108%) Talking Rubbish	25 25/1(-108%)	(7) Talking Rubbish 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, respectable fifth of 12 in nursery at Chelmsford City (5f) 26 days ago, never nearer. Respectable fifth in Chelmsford nursery last month but others appeal more here.

LTO Selection:

A competitive heat sees a chance taken on ROGUE ROSIE, who looks to be on a very tempting mark having been dropped a further 2lb in the ratings for her defeat over 5f at Wolverhampton last time. Tom Clover's charge was slowly into stride on that occasion so she could have finished closer. The Liegeman made a pleasing start to his handicap career when beaten a length over 5f at Newcastle last month and he looks primed to offer a bold bid off the same mark, while Via Blanca is also noted.

VIA BLANCA posted a much-improved effort tackling her first handicap when second at Chelmsford last month and could be the way to go with hope for better still. Rogue Rosie is likely to be on the premises once more, while the gelded Relentless Warrior could take a step forward now handicapping at a low level.

Archie Watson's THE LIEGEMAN made a pretty good start to his handicap career when placed behind two in-form rivals last month.

13:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Southwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (6/1 +0%) Ace Of Spades	6 6/1(+0%)	(1) Ace Of Spades 6/1, Dink gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Tahmuras. Dam unraced. Of obvious interest on debut for top yard. 10,000 euros 3yo by sire of smart Nube Negra; worth a market check on debut.
2	2 (2) (6/1 +0%) A Pro Po	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) A Pro Po 6/1, Milan gelding. Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to useful hurdler Secrete Stream and fair hurdler Lady Iseult. One to note on debut. By Milan; closely related to a 3m1f chase winner; likely to improve for the experience.
5	5 (5) (6/4 -50%) Queensbury Boy	1.5 6/4(-50%)	(5) Queensbury Boy 6/4, €65,000 3-y-o, £130,000 4-y-o, Doyen gelding. Dam (c126/h115), 17f-2¾m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stays 3¼m) Young Buck. Won sole start in Irish points in March and has since joined Harry Derham. Interesting fitted with a tongue strap for Rules debut. £130,000 purchase in March after Irish point win; interesting.
9	9 (9) (9/1 -29%) Marmalade Time	9 9/1(-29%)	(9) Marmalade Time 9/1, Produced a promising first effort when runner-up at Worcester in May, taking keen hold and headed only late on. Shaped as if needing run following 6-month absence at Warwick last time, so better judged on debut form. Runner-up on Worcester debut in May but slightly disappointing last time; a possible.
6	6 (6) (10/1 +0%) Rodney	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) Rodney 10/1, Showed a bit more than on debut when sixth of 15 at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) 80 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. 13l-sixth in a Navan bumper on latest start; headgear tried; one with a chance.
8	8 (8) (13/2 +28%) Ted's Gift	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(8) Ted's Gift 13/2, Ran to only a modest level when placed both starts during the summer. More needed for win purposes. Placed in two Worcester bumpers in May/June; a possible but may need to improve a little.
3	3 (3) (14/1 +0%) Cusack Park	14 14/1(+0%)	(3) Cusack Park 14/1, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Meadowsweet. Dam (h95), 2m/17f hurdle winner (stayed 2½m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 2¾m) Emcon: unplaced both starts in Irish points (latest May 21). By Westerner; well beaten in two Irish maiden points in May; others look stronger.
4	4 (4) (20/1 +0%) Lawrenny	20 20/1(+0%)	(4) Lawrenny 20/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam (h95), lightly raced over hurdles, 1¾m-2m winner on Flat. Home-bred by Black Sam Bellamy; dam a 1m6f-2m winner; perhaps best watched on debut.
7	7 (7) (50/1 +0%) Slaney Opera	50 50/1(+0%)	(7) Slaney Opera 50/1, €9,500 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Brother to poor hurdler Ez Tiger, and closely related to modest hurdler Barney From Tyanee. Maiden Irish pointer, unplaced last time (Apr 30). Promise in Irish points; stable not known for bumper winners but quite interesting.

LTO Selection:

Having won an Irish point-to-point in March, QUEENSBURY BOY makes the most appeal on his first start under Rules. The son of Doyen looks an interesting recruit for Harry Derham and the benefit of that previous experience between the flags can hold him in good stead. Ted's Gift has made a consistent start to his career and a win may just be around the corner for Jonjo O'Neill's four-year-old, while the well-bred Ace Of Spades is one to note on debut.

Jamie Snowden has his string in cracking form at present so A PRO PO, who makes appeal on paper, is selected to make a winning start. Queensbury Boy and Ace of Spades are a couple of interesting rivals who require close market scrutiny, while Marmalade Time is likely to show the benefit of last month's reappearance at Warwick.

The choice is the Irish raider RODNEY who was a fair sixth at Navan on his latest start. Queensberry Boy looks his main threat.

13:50 Southwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (8/1 +20%) Expressionless	8 8/1(+20%)	(4) Expressionless 8/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 40/1) 17 days ago. Two turf wins in the spring, then had a layoff; not in the same form this autumn.
5	5 (5) (8/1 -45%) Tiger Beetle	8 8/1(-45%)	(5) Tiger Beetle 8/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (9/4) at this C&D (AW) 10 days ago, never nearer. Player. Has done his winning at Wolverhampton but ran creditably over C&D ten days ago.
1	1 (1) (8/11 +61%) Light Speed	0.727273 8/11(+61%)	(1) Light Speed 8/11, Promising type. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Won 11-runner novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 4/1) 22 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Makes handicap debut. Shortlist material. Took his record (all on Tapeta) to 2-3 with Wolverhampton win most recently; respected.
7	7 (7) (13/2 -117%) Romilda	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(7) Romilda 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 21 days ago, not much room. Looks competitive on form. Unlucky fourth, just behind similar type Avon Light, at Wolverhampton last time.
6	6 (6) (14/1 -56%) Avon Light	14 14/1(-56%)	(6) Avon Light 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 8/1) 21 days ago, slowly away. Makes polytrack debut. Clear best efforts in her two AW attempts, close third at Wolverhampton latest.
2	2 (2) (15/2 -15%) Enough Already	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(2) Enough Already 15/2, 12/1, won 11-runner handicap at this C&D (AW) 10 days ago, well ridden. Player. Defied top weight in Class 5 event over C&D ten days ago, taking Lingfield record to 3-8.
9	9 (9) (22/1 -83%) Blue Universe	22 22/1(-83%)	(9) Blue Universe 22/1, 9/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good to firm). Off 101 days. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston. Won at Wolverhampton on last AW attempt; debut for new stable.
8	8 (8) (40/1 -122%) Renardeau	40 40/1(-122%)	(8) Renardeau 40/1, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. 33/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 55 days ago, needing stiffer test. In form but doesn't appear to be crying out for this drop back to 1m2f.
10	10 (10) (80/1 -21%) Pride Of Nepal	80 80/1(-21%)	(10) Pride Of Nepal 80/1, 13 lengths last of 11 to Enough Already in handicap (22/1) at this C&D (AW) 10 days ago. Not solid on 2023 form; finished last over C&D ten days ago.

LTO Selection:

Light Speed arrives here seeking a hat-trick on his handicap bow for the powerful combination of Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy, but this opening mark of 80 leaves little room for error. Therefore, the nod goes to ROMILDA, who was only beaten a little over a length over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton despite being denied a clear run towards the latter stages. The consistent Tiger Beetle should also be on the scene, while Enough Already is also worthy of consideration.

LIGHT SPEED had a bit in hand when defying a penalty at Wolverhampton and can complete the hat-trick on his handicap bow. Romilda caught the eye at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago and is next best ahead of Tiger Beetle and Enough Already.

Handicap debutant LIGHT SPEED could well show further progress and defy top weight. Romilda is feared most.

14:05 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (4/1 -33%) Kioto Sun	4 4/1(-33%)	(2) Kioto Sun 4/1, Ran to a fair level when third in Ffos Las bumper last autumn and filled the same position on his hurdle debut there 23 days ago. Open to improvement. Third twice at Ffos Las, including on hurdles debut last month; worth considering.
1	1 (1) (5/1 +0%) Golden Ambition	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Golden Ambition 5/1, Well held in a bumper in the spring but offered more when fourth of 10 on 19.5f Lingfield hurdle debut 3 weeks ago. Likely capable of better but the drop back to 2m isn't sure to suit. Creditable fourth at Lingfield on hurdles debut; down in trip but improvement likely.
9	9 (9) (7/4 -27%) Smurfette	1.75 7/4(-27%)	(9) Smurfette 7/4, Fair form in 2 bumpers last season and made an encouraging start to her hurdle career when fourth of 17 at Warwick (2m, heavy) on reappearance 4 weeks ago, unable to sustain effort after travelling well. A bold show looks assured with improvement on the cards. Creditable runs all three starts, notably when 4th on jumps debut; looks the one to beat.
5	5 (5) (10/3 +26%) Tedtwo	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(5) Tedtwo 10/3, Bumper winner for Brian Ellison last season. Should be up to making an impact in a race like this if his new trainer has him fully primed after 8 months off. Won and was placed in bumpers for Brian Ellison; quite interesting on jumps/stable debut.
4	4 (4) (15/2 +0%) Royal Thunder	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(4) Royal Thunder 15/2, Fair maiden on the Flat who made a pleasing enough start to his hurdling career when third at Uttoxeter in October. Unseated fifth at Ascot since. Remains capable of better. Fair maiden on the Flat; creditable third on jumps debut; tongue-tie tried; one; chance.
3	3 (3) (28/1 -12%) Pic The Power	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Pic The Power 28/1, Dropped away tamely when last of 8 in a Fakenham bumper last month. Can only be watched now switching to hurdles. Tailed off in a Fakenham bumper on debut; improvement likely on jumps debut.
6	6 (6) (33/1 +0%) We Got Your Back	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) We Got Your Back 33/1, Didn't achieve much when well-held fourth in a Perth bumper in August and down the field on October's hurdle debut for new trainer Laue Morgan. His subsequent breathing operation needs to have made a big difference. Ex-Irish; 4th in a bumper but tailed off on jumps debut; since had a wind op; interesting.
7	7 (7) (66/1 +0%) Foursome	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) Foursome 66/1, Belatedly off the mark on Flat at Nottingham in October. Backed that up when second at Redcar 9 days later but beaten a long way on last month's Huntingdon hurdle debut. 1m2f Flat winner; not show much on hurdles debut and a bit to prove.
8	8 (8) (100/1 +0%) Gladys Eva Jane	100 100/1(+0%)	(8) Gladys Eva Jane 100/1, Showed ability in bumpers, albeit without looking genuine, and having changed hands for only £5,000 in August and she offered precious little on her hurdles debut at Hereford. Placed in two bumpers for Peter Bowen but pulled up on stable/hurdles debut; best watched.

LTO Selection:

TEDTWO made a very pleasing start to his career in bumpers last season before disappointing on his latest outing at Kelso, but could bounce back on his return to action. The four-year-old is having his first start for Kerry Lee on his hurdling bow and he should not be discounted. Smurfette was a good fourth over 2m at Warwick last month and looks likely to build on that effort, while Golden Ambition is another to keep a close eye on.

SMURFETTE made a pleasing start to her hurdling career when fourth in a big field at Warwick last month and can build on that and get off the mark now. Uttoxeter-third Royal Thunder was still going well when unseating at Ascot since and is second choice ahead of bumper-winner Tedtwo, a new recruit for the Kerry Lee stable.

This looks an ideal opportunity for SMURFETTE, who was fourth at Warwick on her jumps debut last month, to get off the mark.

14:20 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (3/1 +10%) Star Of St Louis	3 3/1(+10%)	(8) Star Of St Louis 3/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (9/4) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 18 days ago, sticking to task. Can make presence felt. In good form for new stable; ran well last time when bidding for Wolverhampton hat-trick.
5	5 (5) (5/1 +29%) Crazy Maisie	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Crazy Maisie 5/1, 4/1, won 10-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 25 days ago. Enters calculations. In-form filly who scored at Chelmsford last month and can remain competitive.
9	9 (9) (7/1 -17%) Star Of Epsom	7 7/1(-17%)	(9) Star Of Epsom 7/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in June. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D (AW) 34 days ago, running on late. Respected. All wins over C&D, including this race last year; recent form is encouraging; respected.
2	2 (2) (9/1 +18%) Storm Asset	9 9/1(+18%)	(2) Storm Asset 9/1, Course winner. Latest win at Nottingham in June. 7/1, unseated rider in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 31 days ago. Back up in trip. Unseated rider leaving the stalls on latest outing; all wins off lower marks.
12	12 (12) (9/2 +31%) The Conqueror	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(12) The Conqueror 9/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 5/2) 19 days ago. 0-10 for current yard but has possibilities if building on latest effort.
3	3 (3) (9/1 -13%) Stopnsearch	9 9/1(-13%)	(3) Stopnsearch 9/1, Course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. 66/1, last of 8 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (16f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not disgraced over C&D on most recent Flat start; well treated on plenty of form.
6	6 (6) (12/1 -33%) Mr Trick	12 12/1(-33%)	(6) Mr Trick 12/1, Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 31 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Some of his 1m form suggests this new trip is worth exploring.
4	4 (4) (15/2 -25%) Villalobos	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(4) Villalobos 15/2, C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at this course (8f, AW) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Has good chance on pick of form. Won over C&D in March; interesting back in this scenario with Oisin Murphy booked.
11	11 (11) (18/1 -13%) Iftikhaar	18 18/1(-13%)	(11) Iftikhaar 18/1, Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 19 days ago, not clear run. Maiden; went very close over C&D two starts ago; fighting chance on that form.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -136%) Cathaya	33 33/1(-136%)	(7) Cathaya 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in novice (250/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must improve. May be capable of improvement now handicapping over new trip.
10	10 (10) (80/1 -60%) Forever Proud	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Forever Proud 80/1, 125/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 17 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. 3yo maiden whose form has dipped markedly for new stable.

LTO Selection:

STAR OF ST LOUIS has been a model of consistency of late and he looks primed to offer another bold bid. Matt Crawley's charge was beaten just a length over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton last month and, off the same mark, he could be difficult to peg back. Having won over 1m2f at Chelmsford last time, Crazy Maisie rates as the biggest danger ahead of Star Of Epsom.

STAR OF ST LOUIS couldn't land the hat-trick from a career-high mark at Wolverhampton last time but ran as well as ever to finish second and remains of interest. Crazy Maisie and Star of Epsom head the dangers,

Course specialist STAR OF EPSOM is taken to follow up last year's success in this race. The Conqueror is second choice.

14:35 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (2/1 -14%) Classic Concorde	2 2/1(-14%)	(3) Classic Concorde 2/1, Made it 4 wins in his last 5 starts when seeing off 6 rivals at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in November. A further 6 lb rise demands more improvement but that can't be discounted in his current mood. In tremendous form and an easy 3m winner at Ffos Las last month; up further 6lb.
1	1 (1) (3/1 +50%) Howaya Now	3 3/1(+50%)	(1) Howaya Now 3/1, Stepped up on previous hurdling efforts when second on 3m Newbury handicap debut in March. Looked set to finish runner-up again when falling 2 out on Warwick chase debut/reappearance 27 days ago. Respected back hurdling. Good chance on handicap hurdle debut form in March (3m); fell over fences latest.
5	5 (5) (9/4 -50%) Zwicky	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(5) Zwicky 9/4, Highly progressive handicap hurdler around 2½m, winning at Sedgefield and Carlisle under Sean Quinlan in October. Progressed again when length third of 15 at Doncaster 18 days ago and the one to beat now stepping up to 3m for the first time. Progressive at about 2m5f; has won on soft; likely to stay this new trip; respected.
4	4 (4) (15/2 +25%) Blue Shark	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(4) Blue Shark 15/2, Highly progressive last season but his run of good form has come to a shuddering halt, beating only one home in his last 3 outings. Unbeaten in 6 races over 2m4f between November 2022 and May; taken wrong turn since.
2	2 (2) (17/2 -21%) Drop Flight	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(2) Drop Flight 17/2, Fairly useful ex-French chaser who was placed on all 4 completed starts in hunter chases at the beginning of 2023. Reverts to hurdles on reappearance and first outing for Noel Williams. Very useful hunter chaser at 3m for previous connections; hard to know fitness level.

LTO Selection:

CLASSIC CONCORDE has been in flying form in recent months, having won four of his last five starts, and a 6lb rise for his latest success at Ffos Las is unlikely to stop his progression. Howaya Now switches back to hurdles having fallen on his chase debut at Warwick and the five-year-old warrants a fair amount of respect. Zwicky could have more to offer stepping up in trip and completes the shortlist.

There's likely more to come from ZWICKY now reunited with Sean Quinlan and stepping up to 3m for the first time so he's the one to beat. The thriving Classic Concorde can give him most to think about ahead of Howaya Now.

Classic Concorde is respected but ZWICKY shapes as though he will stay 3m and gets the vote in receipt of weight all round.

14:50 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (4/1 +20%) Sharp Distinction	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Sharp Distinction 4/1, Course winner. 10/3, good second of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford (1¾m) 28 days ago, no match for winner. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account. Won comfortably in October, after a wind op, and ran very well in defeat last month.
11	11 (11) (5/1 +0%) Fair Dinkum	5 5/1(+0%)	(11) Fair Dinkum 5/1, Won 12-runner C&D handicap 17 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Kalamity Kitty. Unexposed at 2m and a 3 lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. Too good for Kalamity Kitty over C&D last month; up in grade today but 3lb rise manageable.
8	8 (8) (5/2 +44%) Artisan Dancer	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(8) Artisan Dancer 5/2, Third leg of a quick hat-trick at the end of the summer came over C&D. Creditable length second of 11 to Sea Me Dance in handicap (3/1) at Wolverhampton (1¾m) 18 days ago, conceding first run. Major player. Won comfortably over C&D in September and returns here after three good Tapeta runs.
7	7 (7) (5/1 -11%) Sea Me Dance	5 5/1(-11%)	(7) Sea Me Dance 5/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (1¾m) 18 days ago by length from Artisan Dancer, getting first run on her reopposing rival. Should remain very competitive after a 3 lb rise. Scored off 3lb lower at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last month; moves up in trip again here.
3	3 (3) (8/1 -23%) C'mon Kenny	8 8/1(-23%)	(3) C'mon Kenny 8/1, Latest win at Kempton (2m) in October. Caught too far back when ninth of 14 back there since. Treated as if still in form. Kempton winner in October but didn't fire last time; probably needs a career best here.
10	10 (10) (9/2 +10%) Kalamity Kitty	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(10) Kalamity Kitty 9/2, Good 1¾ lengths second of 12 to Fair Dinkum over C&D 17 days ago. Oisin Murphy takes the ride. Another to consider. Would probably have preferred a stronger pace to aim at when second over C&D last month.
5	5 (5) (11/1 +21%) Mukha Magic	11 11/1(+21%)	(5) Mukha Magic 11/1, C&D winner. 28/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (2m) 18 days ago. Down to a mark in the 60s for the first time in a while but not obviously in good enough form to capitalise. Very well suited by 2m on Polytrack but has looked out of sorts in recent months.
9	9 (9) (16/1 +20%) Spritzin'	16 16/1(+20%)	(9) Spritzin' 16/1, Fair maiden. 9/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (2m) 46 days ago. Others boast stronger claims. On a good mark but was well beaten after racing too freely last time and is now 0-9.
2	2 (2) (22/1 -10%) Ace Rothstein	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Ace Rothstein 22/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Below par on Flat at Goodwood in October and well held over hurdles at Kempton since. Bounce back needed. Ran well in a series final in September but is too inconsistent to trust.
6	6 (6) (66/1 -371%) Smith	66 66/1(-371%)	(6) Smith 66/1, Six-time C&D winner, the latest in February. Below par on turf when last seen at the beginning of the summer but may do better back on AW. Six-time C&D winner but absent since spring and resumes on fairly tough mark.
4	4 (4) (100/1 -400%) Grandee	100 100/1(-400%)	(4) Grandee 100/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2019. 25/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) in March. Not seen since so peak fitness has to be taken on trust. Placed off 1lb higher in March but not seen again since; younger rivals appeal more.

LTO Selection:

SEA ME DANCE returned to winning ways over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last month and this step up in trip could help her to defy a 3lb rise in the ratings. Artisan Dancer chased home the selection on that occasion and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Fair Dinkum and Kalamity Kitty are the pick of the remainder.

ARTISAN DANCER conceded first run to Sea Me Dance when second to her at Wolverhampton last month and is taken to turn the tables on 2 lb better terms. Recent C&D scorer Fair Dinkum could have more to offer at 2m and is another to consider in a competitive race.

Topweight SHARP DISTINCTION has got his career back on track since a wind operation in September and gets the nod.

15:05 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
12	12 (12) (5/1 +17%) Begoodtoyourself	5 5/1(+17%)	(12) Begoodtoyourself 5/1, Very modest strike rate overall but, to his credit, he knuckled down well when opening his hurdles account at Carlisle (19.3f, good to soft) on Sunday. Cheekpieces back on here and more needed under a penalty in what is a more competitive race. Won at Carlisle on Sunday and he's only 3lb higher under a penalty; respected.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +0%) Annie Day	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Annie Day 6/1, Made it 2 wins from 4 starts for this yard when landing 10-runner Warwick handicap (19f, heavy) with cheekpieces refitted last month. 6 lb rise not the end of the world but it's worth noting that she was well held both starts following a successful reappearance last season. Made it 2-7 over hurdles when beating clear second at Warwick last month; respected up 6lb.
9	9 (9) (6/4 -25%) Major Fortune	1.5 6/4(-25%)	(9) Major Fortune 6/4, Placed both starts in bumpers and encouraging signs over hurdles for present yard, particularly on last month's handicap debut at Exeter (16.7f, soft) where he was the subject of a gamble but not much went his way. Moving back up in trip could be a good move and he remains capable of better. Fair fifth of 16 on handicap debut at Exeter and he should have more to offer; respected.
11	11 (11) (11/1 +31%) Mickyh	11 11/1(+31%)	(11) Mickyh 11/1, Dual hurdles winner in 2022 but has completely misfired the last twice, pulled up on both occasions, latterly on debut for this yard at Lingfield a fortnight ago. Now tried in a hood. Pulled up in last two starts and he needs to turn things around in new headgear.
5	5 (5) (14/1 +44%) Ismael	14 14/1(+44%)	(5) Ismael 14/1, Efforts under Rules so far have not been overly inspiring but this 5-y-o was an easy winner of an Irish maiden point in January and is worth a second look in the betting now pitched into a handicap. Point winner who is unexposed under rules and needs watching in market on handicap debut.
2	2 (2) (15/2 +0%) Letmetellusomethin	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(2) Letmetellusomethin 15/2, Signs of ability in bumpers and while he has failed to make an impact in a trio of novice hurdles, improvement may well be forthcoming now that he goes down the handicap route. One to keep a close eye on in the betting. Unexposed 5yo with a good pedigree and he looks a possible improver on handicap debut.
6	6 (6) (15/2 -25%) Alright Dai	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(6) Alright Dai 15/2, Made the frame in a trio of bumpers for Dan Skelton and, though yet to match that level of form over hurdles, he's another who may well be seen in a better light now switched to handicap company. Watch the betting. Runner-up in two bumpers and was placed in last hurdle run; in the mix on handicap debut.
10	10 (10) (18/1 -29%) Cosheston	18 18/1(-29%)	(10) Cosheston 18/1, Several respectable placed efforts to his name but it's hard to overlook the fact that this 10-y-o is 0-15 over hurdles and 17-month absence is also a concern. 18-race maiden and has something to prove back form a long absence.
1	1 (1) (28/1 -40%) Another Day Out	28 28/1(-40%)	(1) Another Day Out 28/1, Winning Irish pointer at third attempt and encouraging start under Rules when runner-up in a 2m novice here in March. However, backward steps since, most recently tried over fences on return at Stratford last month, and she needs to get back on track. Pulled up on handicap/chase debut last month and has something to prove back over hurdles.
4	4 (4) (28/1 +44%) Big Bee Hive	28 28/1(+44%)	(4) Big Bee Hive 28/1, Ended time in Ireland with a much-improved display to land a big-field handicap hurdle at Clonmel in March 2022. Sent off at 66/1 and poor effort on sole start for Joanne Foster last December (absent since) and hard to know what to expect of him on debut for another new yard. Pulled up in final run in 2022 and has questions to answer on his comeback; new yard.
7	7 (7) (33/1 +0%) Double Powerful	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Double Powerful 33/1, Third sole start between the flags but there have not been many positives to glean from his efforts in maiden/novice company, and yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Alright Dai. Has struggled in his three runs over hurdles and needs a transformation on handicap debut.
8	8 (8) (35/1 -65%) Asa	35 35/1(-65%)	(8) Asa 35/1, French import who went close on sole start for Richard Hobson in a Leicester juvenile hurdle last November. However, she has failed to go on from that since and while her mark continues on a downward trajectory, it's easy enough to look elsewhere. On reduced mark but she's been well held in three runs this season and is now 0-9.
13	13 (13) (40/1 +0%) Moo Moo's Milan	40 40/1(+0%)	(13) Moo Moo's Milan 40/1, Nothing to shout about in 3 starts over hurdles during the summer and reverts to this sphere following a very low-key chase debut back from a break at Musselburgh where he sported first-time cheekpieces (retained). 13 lb out of the handicap. Has struggled in four runs and is long way out of the weights again; no appeal.

LTO Selection:

Annie Day made a winning return to action at Warwick when pulling clear with an unexposed rival. However, she won fresh last season before not progressing as expected and may prove vulnerable. The vote, therefore, goes to ALRIGHT DAI, who displayed promise in bumpers and produced his best effort over timber when third at Fakenham last time. The five-year-old is expected to strike on his handicap bow, while stable companion Double Powerful and Letmetellusomethin are others capable of taking a step forward.

MAJOR FORTUNE failed to vindcate punters' faith at Exeter last month but he's well worth another chance given the traffic problems he encountered that day. Indeed, the 5-y-o has been eased 2 lb on the back of that and there's surely better to come from him on just his third start for Dan Skelton. Handicap debutants Alright Dai and Letmetellusomethin may emerge as the main dangers, despite the presence of last-time-out winners Annie Day and Begoodtoyourself.

The vote goes to ANNIE DAY, who made it 2-7 over hurdles when beating a clear second at Warwick on her return last month.

15:20 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (2/1 +56%) Mumayaz	2 2/1(+56%)	(1) Mumayaz 2/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable second of 11 in handicap (5/2) at Wolverhampton (6f) 17 days ago. Can make presence felt. Has seconditis at present and is a frustrating sort (beaten favourite in last four runs).
6	6 (6) (4/1 -14%) Sixties Chic	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Sixties Chic 4/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in November. Good second of 12 in handicap (17/2) at this course (7f) 10 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Has to be taken seriously. Suited by the switch to AW last month, winning at Wolverhampton then close second here.
12	12 (12) (5/1 +0%) Nordic Glory	5 5/1(+0%)	(12) Nordic Glory 5/1, Five-time course winner, the latest over this trip in October. 11/2, good second of 11 over C&D 17 days ago. Has to enter the reckoning. Produced form figures of 1212 in October/November, mostly at this track; solid claims.
5	5 (5) (7/1 -56%) Maharajas Express	7 7/1(-56%)	(5) Maharajas Express 7/1, Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 78 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Spencer. Cheekpieces back on. Interesting to see how he goes in the betting on first outing for Jack Jones. Combination of drop in grade and return to 6f may spark a revival; new yard.
2	2 (2) (10/1 -25%) A Pint Of Bear	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) A Pint Of Bear 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, 20/1) 12 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Draw could have been kinder. Placed in three of his five starts since returned to AW, including over C&D; possibilities.
8	8 (8) (10/1 -11%) Awesome Spirit	10 10/1(-11%)	(8) Awesome Spirit 10/1, Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 28/1) 20 days ago. Still early days with this good yard. Ex-Irish maiden; not an immediate hit for shrewd new connections but may do better yet.
4	4 (4) (13/2 +35%) Northcliff	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(4) Northcliff 13/2, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. First run since leaving Tim Easterby when creditable third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 20 days ago. Likely to continue in form. Still a maiden but ran encouragingly at Kempton last month on AW/stable debut.
3	3 (3) (33/1 -230%) Fianian	33 33/1(-230%)	(3) Fianian 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/2, fifth of 11 in novice at Chelmsford (7f) 19 days ago. Drops in trip for handicap debut with a tongue tie added. Gives the impression this drop in trip will suit on handicap debut; open to progress.
7	7 (7) (40/1 +20%) Mellys Flyer	40 40/1(+20%)	(7) Mellys Flyer 40/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f, 50/1) 19 days ago. Holds weak claims on his form for new stable this autumn.
10	10 (10) (150/1 -971%) Kanohi Breeze	150 150/1(-971%)	(10) Kanohi Breeze 150/1, Modest form. Sixth of 8 in novice at Wolverhampton (5f) 13 days ago. Blinkers and tongue strap on first time. Makes handicap debut. Improvement needed. Six-race maiden; may improve with headgear fitted on belated handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

SIXTIES CHIC was only beaten a head over 7f here 10 days ago and that followed a success over this trip at Wolverhampton. With that in mind, the unexposed three-year-old merits the utmost respect down in distance at this level. Mumayaz has been knocking hard on the door of late and cannot be discounted, while Fianian should not be underestimated on his handicap debut.

SIXTIES CHIC took another step forward when narrowly denied over 7f here 10 days ago and can make it 2-3 in handicaps now. Nordic Glory, Mumayaz and Northcliff are others to consider, while Maharajas Express is one to note in the betting on his first outing for Jack Jones.

Judged on recent form, NORDIC GLORY (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Mumayaz may have to settle for second place once again.

15:35 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
12	12 (12) (5/2 +44%) Churchill Bay	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(12) Churchill Bay 5/2, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Blinkered first time, first run since leaving Ronald Thompson when very good second of 11 in C&D handicap 22 days ago, left poorly placed. Interesting. 0-23 but kept on well to go close over C&D on recent stable debut (first-time blinkers).
7	7 (7) (9/2 +18%) Bernie The Bear	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(7) Bernie The Bear 9/2, Course winner. Latest win at Newcastle in October. Bit below form 4¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Tommytwohoots in handicap over C&D 22 days ago. Consistent 3yo who has won twice on Tapeta since the summer; probably in the mix again.
9	9 (9) (9/1 -38%) Tommytwohoots	9 9/1(-38%)	(9) Tommytwohoots 9/1, Visored first time, won 12-runner handicap at this C&D (10/1) 22 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Coast. Player if the headgear works as well a second time. Won over C&D in first-time visor three weeks ago but is not one to rely upon heavily.
5	5 (5) (9/2 -13%) Sherdil	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Sherdil 9/2, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 12 in C&D handicap 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has regressed this year but was second over C&D last month; Simon Walker rides.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +44%) Voltaic	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(4) Voltaic 9/2, Course winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap (7/2) at this course (8.6f) 10 days ago but had been in good form prior to that. Capable of bouncing back under a rider who gets on well with him. Placed three times at around 1m this autumn but today's drop back to 6f is not ideal.
10	10 (10) (13/2 +19%) Coast	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(10) Coast 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in August. 5/1, respectable fifth of 11 in C&D handicap 18 days ago, doing too much too soon. Merits consideration from a good draw. Holds no secrets from the handicapped but is in good form and well drawn; respected.
1	1 (1) (22/1 -38%) My Boy Jack	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) My Boy Jack 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Last of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Newcastle (6f) 16 days ago. Blinkers back on. C&D winner on stable debut in October but two down-the-field runs have followed.
2	2 (2) (28/1 -40%) Indie Skies	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Indie Skies 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Chelmsford (7f) 19 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on first time. Ran okay over 6f on handicap debut; raced too freely over 7f last time; headgear on here.
8	8 (8) (40/1 -60%) Gilt Edge	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Gilt Edge 40/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 33/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Brighton (1m, good) 56 days ago. Back down in trip. Well below best form during the turf season; first AW start since 2020.
11	11 (11) (66/1 -450%) Hard Solution	66 66/1(-450%)	(11) Hard Solution 66/1, Course winner. Latest win at Hamilton (5f) in June. Also third there in July but hasn't been seen since. Back up in trip. In good form on turf when last season but has fitness to prove after five-month break.
3	3 (3) (100/1 -52%) Tangled In Time	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Tangled In Time 100/1, First run since leaving Charlie Fellowes when ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 80/1) 56 days ago. Six-race maiden who was never on terms when 80-1 for stable debut at Southwell in October.

LTO Selection:

Having been beaten just under a length over C&D last time, SHERDIL looks primed to offer another bold bid. Churchill Bay is feared most after a neck second last time, but a 2lb rise could be difficult to defy. Better can be expected from Bernie The Bear, who was well backed last time when disappointing over track and trip, and he could reverse that form with the reopposing Tommytwohoots.

VOLTAIC needs things to drop right but Sarah Bowen usually gets a good tune out of him and he's dropped back to his last winning mark. Churchill Bay made a positive start for new trainer Jessica Macey when narrowly denied here last month and can fill the forecast spot ahead of Coast and the Simon Walker-ridden Sherdil.

He's patently not the force of old but SHERDIL ran well in defeat over C&D two weeks ago and ought to be able to cope with a 2lb rise.

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

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (4/1 +0%) Amroon	4 4/1(+0%)	(9) Amroon 4/1, 17/2, career best when winning 9-runner nursery at Chelmsford (6f) 26 days ago. Should remain competitive after a 4 lb rise. Rallied well to open account at Chelmsford last month, his seventh start; up 4lb.
5	5 (5) (5/1 +23%) Upper Hand	5 5/1(+23%)	(5) Upper Hand 5/1, Placed in first 2 nurseries and better than result when eighth of 11 at Newcastle (7f) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon. Interesting back at 6f Slightly disappointing last time but was placed in his first two nurseries.
6	6 (6) (5/1 +38%) Better	5 5/1(+38%)	(6) Better 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in novice at Chelmsford (1m) 52 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap debut for good stable. One to note in the betting. Showed first glimmer of promise in third qualifying run; drops from 1m for nursery debut.
10	10 (10) (9/1 -13%) Bitcoin Profit	9 9/1(-13%)	(10) Bitcoin Profit 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Diego Dias when sixth of 8 in novice at this course (5f, 15/2) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Made low-key stable debut last month but may get more competitive in this handicap.
2	2 (2) (10/3 -21%) Hand Jive	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(2) Hand Jive 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good fourth of 11 in nursery (7/2) at Newcastle (7f) 18 days ago, having run of race. Enters calculations back at 6f. Close fourth off this mark over 7f at Newcastle last month; a possible if drop to 6f suits.
3	3 (3) (11/2 +15%) Mbappe	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(3) Mbappe 11/2, Eighth of 11 in nursery at Kempton (6f, 4/1) 48 days ago but claims on his Chelmsford second prior to that. Makes tapeta debut. Blinkers on first time. Second in Chelmsford nursery in September but below form form last time (raced too freely).
1	1 (1) (18/1 -140%) Chaumet More	18 18/1(-140%)	(1) Chaumet More 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 8 in novice at Lingfield (6f) 39 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Well bred and no surprise were she to improve in handicaps. Check the betting. Well-bred filly; yet to build upon her fairly encouraging debut; nursery debut today.
4	4 (4) (22/1 -38%) Blue Eyed Kate	22 22/1(-38%)	(4) Blue Eyed Kate 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded first time, tenth of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (6f, 33/1) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive. In rear throughout when 33-1 for Newcastle nursery on recent AW debut; now 0-5 overall.
12	12 (12) (28/1 -12%) Surface To Air	28 28/1(-12%)	(12) Surface To Air 28/1, 7 lengths seventh of 9 to Amroon in nursery at Chelmsford (6f, 28/1) 26 days ago, merely closing up late. Makes tapeta debut. Blinkers back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Placed off 6lb higher on turf in summer; recent efforts have been poor; headgear switched.
8	8 (8) (40/1 -186%) Nassau Bay	40 40/1(-186%)	(8) Nassau Bay 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, sixth of 10 in C&D novice 12 days ago, late headway after slowish start. Potential improver in handicaps. Unable to land any sort of blow in her three qualifying races; improvement required.
7	7 (7) (40/1 -21%) No Sinner	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) No Sinner 40/1, Modest form at best in maiden/novices. Looks up against it on handicap debut. Showed some promise in the spring but makes only limited appeal on this nursery debut.

LTO Selection:

HAND JIVE was only beaten half a length over 7f at Newcastle last time and this looks a good opportunity for the son of Blue Point. Charlie Johnston's colt shaped as if this drop in trip would suit and he's fancied to make his presence felt off the same mark. Last-time-out winner Amroon is the biggest danger to the selection, although he may find it tough to defy a 4lb rise in the ratings for that half-length success, while Bitcoin Profit heads the remainder.

UPPER HAND had excuses at Newcastle last time and might be able to come good back at 6f. Hand Jive was ahead of the selection at Newcastle and is another who may benefit from the drop back to 6f so he's second choice. Chaumet More, who has a smart pedigree, and George Boughey's Better are potential improvers in handicap company and need monitoring closely in the betting.

The suggestion is HAND JIVE, who drops back in trip after a close fourth over 7f at Newcastle last month.

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (4/1 -14%) Agostino	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Agostino 4/1, Winner at Chelmsford in October. Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f, 7/4) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Enters calculations. Recent win over 6f; better form on Polytrack than Tapeta so far; no harm in return to 5f.
2	2 (2) (6/1 +33%) Ramon Di Loria	6 6/1(+33%)	(2) Ramon Di Loria 6/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 16/1) 18 days ago but had been placed there on his 2 starts prior to that. Interesting judged on recent Newcastle form at 5f, but drawn out wide on this debut here.
9	9 (9) (7/2 +50%) Resilience	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(9) Resilience 7/2, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 3/1, 2¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Let's Go Hugo in C&D handicap 45 days ago. Two from four on this track; much reduced mark and not disgraced back here latest.
3	3 (3) (8/1 +33%) Trusty Rusty	8 8/1(+33%)	(3) Trusty Rusty 8/1, C&D winner. Fifth of 8 in C&D handicap 22 days ago. Back on a good mark but need to see more. Dual C&D winner; 7lb lower than Southwell win last December; well held in recent runs.
4	4 (4) (8/1 -129%) Let's Go Hugo	8 8/1(-129%)	(4) Let's Go Hugo 8/1, C&D winner in October. Creditable second of 8 in C&D handicap 22 days ago, running on. Can give another good account. Beat subsequent winners over C&D before creditable 2nd here since; clear claims again.
7	7 (7) (9/2 +10%) Speed Dial Baileys	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(7) Speed Dial Baileys 9/2, C&D winner in October. Raced closer to the pace than ideal when eighth of 12 in handicap (5/2) at this course (6f) 18 days ago. Likely still in form and can have a big say back at 5f. C&D winner; made all over 6f in October; faded here latest and return to 5f no bad thing.
11	11 (11) (10/1 +38%) Beylerbeyi	10 10/1(+38%)	(11) Beylerbeyi 10/1, 80/1, fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 29 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Pat Morris. Worth a betting check. Sprint winner in France; showed promise on turf/AW in Britain; first 5f run; new yard.
8	8 (8) (11/2 +45%) Dicko The Legend	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(8) Dicko The Legend 11/2, Unreliable type. Winner at Chelmsford in November. 15/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f) 14 days ago. Promising in sprint handicaps of late; race didn't go his way latest; still has potential.
5	5 (5) (22/1 -214%) Kaidu	22 22/1(-214%)	(5) Kaidu 22/1, 6/1 and cheekpieces on first time, bit below form second of 8 in C&D novice 13 days ago. Good start for yard in C&D novice but soundly beaten on handicap debut; still early days.
6	6 (6) (50/1 -213%) Dyed In The Wool	50 50/1(-213%)	(6) Dyed In The Wool 50/1, Well held in a pair of 6f handicaps here last month. Others are preferred. Useful 6f win in January but running moderately now and is having first 5f run since debut.
10	10 (10) (100/1 -203%) All In The Hips	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) All In The Hips 100/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win at Bath in August. Seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 22 days ago, hampered. Below the winning mark of all three wins this year but has lost the thread of late.

LTO Selection:

Let's Go Hugo has been in good form of late and looks likely to be on the scene once more, but could be vulnerable having been raised a further 1lb in the ratings for his second over C&D last time. Therefore, the nod goes to RESILIENCE, who was three lengths behind the aforementioned Ollie Pears runner on his latest outing and is fancied to turn the tables on that rival off 7lb better terms. Agostino should also be in the shake-up.

SPEED DIAL BAILEYS was better than the result over 6f here last time and can resume winning ways back at 5f. Agostino has had a consistent spell on AW lately and can provide the chief threat ahead of Let's Go Hugo.

It was tight between Let's Go Hugo and DICKO THE LEGEND in the autumn and the latter still has some improvement in him back at 5f.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (7/4 +61%) Super Saiyan	1.75 7/4(+61%)	(6) Super Saiyan 7/4, Once-raced colt. 6/1, fourth of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f) on debut 25 days ago. In good hands and likely to be all the better for that experience. Encouraging debut Chelmsford 4th; this Night Of Thunder colt can take a step forward.
5	5 (5) (11/1 -83%) Superb Force	11 11/1(-83%)	(5) Superb Force 11/1, 170,000 gns half-brother to 3 winners, including high-class winner up to 1½m Best Solution (2-y-o 6f-1m winner) and very smart 2-y-o 7f-1¼m winner El Bodegon. Lots to like on paper and interesting to see what the betting has to say. Yard can ready them, so this Night Of Thunder colt needs considering.
11	11 (11) (11/2 +31%) Roobeena	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(11) Roobeena 11/2, Foaled March 15. Calyx filly. Closely related to smart German winner up to 1m Fearless King and half-sister to 3 winners, including US winner up to 1½m Mckulick. Ticks plenty of the right boxes and the betting should point the way. Wears hood. Calyx debutante who appeals on paper and is well worth considering for her good yard.
1	1 (1) (13/8 +46%) Galloping On	1.625 13/8(+46%)	(1) Galloping On 13/8, Twice-raced colt. Second of 12 in maiden at this C&D (10/3) 21 days ago, nearest finish. Open to improvement and should have a part to play. Promising 2nd over C&D three weeks ago; big shout with more to offer.
7	7 (7) (17/2 +66%) Wahkan	8.5 17/2(+66%)	(7) Wahkan 17/2, Once-raced colt. 15/2, thirteenth of 15 in minor event at York (6f, heavy) on debut 53 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Ryan. Likely to leave that debut display well behind in time. 13th in novice at York (6f, soft) on sole run for Kevin Ryan; remains with potential.
10	10 (10) (25/1 -150%) Miss Oxford	25 25/1(-150%)	(10) Miss Oxford 25/1, Foaled January 23. 120,000 gns yearling, Land Force filly. Half-sister to smart 7f winner Laneqash and useful 6f/7f winner Open Mind. Dam 8.6f winner. Hooded for this debut and interesting to see how she shapes up in the betting, particularly in relation to stablemate Roobeena. Land Force filly who is in good hands and a noteworthy newcomer; worth a market check.
9	9 (9) (28/1 -133%) Loved By You	28 28/1(-133%)	(9) Loved By You 28/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 3 in maiden (3/1) at Leicester (7f, heavy) on debut 49 days ago. Hails from a top yard and surely capable of better than she showed that day. Last of three in maiden at Leicester on debut; Too Darn Hot filly who should do better.
2	2 (2) (100/1 -525%) Laser Sharp	100 100/1(-525%)	(2) Laser Sharp 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 11 in maiden (9/2) at this C&D 14 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Yard saddles a more appealing candidate in the shape of newcomer Superb Force. Sixth of 11 in C&D maiden a fortnight ago; he may still do better once in handicaps.
8	8 (8) (150/1 -275%) Greycee Bell	150 150/1(-275%)	(8) Greycee Bell 150/1, Once-raced filly. 125/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW) on debut 28 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Sixth of seven in 7f Lingfield novice on debut four weeks ago; she needs to build on it.
3	3 (3) (200/1 -506%) Rishi	200 200/1(-506%)	(3) Rishi 200/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 40/1, last of 6 in maiden at this course (6.1f) 14 days ago. Likely he will be seen in a better light in handicaps further down the line. Has cut little ice in his three AW runs; appeals as one more for handicaps.
4	4 (4) (250/1 -279%) Sarajevo Boy	250 250/1(-279%)	(4) Sarajevo Boy 250/1, Once-raced gelding. 25/1 and tongue strap on, ninth of 11 in maiden at this C&D on debut 14 days ago. Readily passed over. Ninth of 11 in C&D maiden on his debut two weeks ago; needs to take a big step forward.

LTO Selection:

TIARAQUEEN made a promising start to her career when runner-up at Kempton at the beginning of last month and the daughter of Kingman, whose dam is a full-sister to a Group 1-placed filly, is likely to build on that performance. Galloping On finished well when runner-up over C&D on his second outing and is expected to be in the mix. Roobeena, who is closely related to Group/Grade 1 performers, and Superb Force appeal most of the remainder.

It's likely that there are several future winners on show in this maiden. Newcomer SUPERB FORCE is very appealing on paper and the hint should be taken if the market speaks in his favour. Tiaraqueen chased home the selection's odds-on stablemate Topanga at Kempton and looks a big threat with that run under her belt. Galloping On is third choice, while Super Saiyan, who shaped well on debut at Chelmsford, and Roger Varian's debutantes Miss Oxford and Roobeena are others to consider.

A few of these offer potential. Clive Cox's GALLOPING ON has the inside draw and can build on a promising C&D second.

18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (6/1 +25%) Gincident	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Gincident 6/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. 14/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 22 days ago. Back up in trip and needs to raise his game a touch. C&D scorer; caught eye under patient ride after 4 months off when fifth here; interesting.
1	1 (1) (10/1 +0%) Sceptic	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Sceptic 10/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (9.1f, good to soft, 11/1) 76 days ago. Looks vulnerable under top-weight switched to tapeta on debut for new yard. Off since beating only 1 at Yarmouth in September; more needed for new yard after wind op.
5	5 (5) (11/10 +60%) Talis Evolvere	1.1 11/10(+60%)	(5) Talis Evolvere 11/10, Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Pontefract in September. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 11/4) 13 days ago. Likely player with this step up in trip a good move. Very good second in 7f handicap here latest; firmly in the picture back over further.
6	6 (6) (11/4 +45%) Urban Sprawl	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(6) Urban Sprawl 11/4, Creditable third of 12 in handicap (7/2) at this course (9.5f) 10 days ago, well positioned. Largely consistent and should give it a good shot. Reliable sort; solid third here ten days ago; he can go well again off an unchanged mark.
9	9 (9) (16/1 -100%) Visibility	16 16/1(-100%)	(9) Visibility 16/1, Five-time course winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this course (7.2f) 21 days ago. Back up in trip and will probably find this too competitive. Bagged 5th win here last month; solid fourth here last time so ought to be in the shake-up.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -80%) Queen Of Ipanema	18 18/1(-80%)	(3) Queen Of Ipanema 18/1, Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 12/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW), not much room. Off 8 months but she boasts a healthy strike rate and will be a threat if on-song and fully tuned-up. Course winner; off since April but she can't be discounted.
2	2 (2) (20/1 -264%) Woodstock City	20 20/1(-264%)	(2) Woodstock City 20/1, Latest win at Deauville in August. 18/10, third of 8 in minor event at Compiegne (9f, good) on final start for Christopher Head in August. Handicapper hasn't taken any chances and will probably need to improve in order to make a winning debut for his new yard. French 1m2f winner in the summer; sold for 80,000euros; much respected for new yard.
8	8 (8) (25/1 -150%) Young Fire	25 25/1(-150%)	(8) Young Fire 25/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 19 runs this year. Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 9/1) 28 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. C&D winner; below-par sixth at Newcastle (1m) last month but he's the sort to bounce back.

LTO Selection:

CHANTICO was purchased for 16,000gns in October following a disappointing effort at Newbury in April and the four-year-old, who has clearly needed time to develop, may be a shrewd purchase for his new connections. Talis Evolvere has to enter the reckoning having been second here last time, while Woodstock City and Urban Sprawl are both capable of being in the mix.

CHANTICO finished out with the washing in a Newbury handicap when last seen during the spring, but the testing conditions may have contributed to that low-key performance and this lightly-raced 4-y-o is of strong interest back down in trip on debut for new connections. Next on the list is Talis Evolvere, who shaped as though this stiffer test would be in his favour when runner-up over 7.2f here 13 days ago. Queen of Ipanema and Urban Sprawl are others with claims in a competitive race.

Richard Fahey's C&D scorer GINCIDENT (nap) shaped well after a layoff when a running-on fifth here and he can bag a fourth win of 2023.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (3/1 +33%) Ibiza Rocks	3 3/1(+33%)	(7) Ibiza Rocks 3/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. 2/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Enters calculations. Comes here on long losing run but set a lot to do when seventh over C&D latest; in the mix.
2	2 (2) (7/1 +0%) Harbour Vision	7 7/1(+0%)	(2) Harbour Vision 7/1, Three-time C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 29 days ago. Place possibilities. C&D winner before solid fourth here last month; he can go well again off an unchanged mark.
10	10 (10) (7/2 +50%) Kingwell	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(10) Kingwell 7/2, C&D winner. 15/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 45 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Scored over C&D in February and back on track when third here last time; possibilities.
4	4 (4) (8/1 +0%) Landlordtothestars	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Landlordtothestars 8/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) 54 days ago. Up in trip and others make more appeal on balance. Fair Chelmsford seventh latest; not discounted with this return to further a likely plus.
6	6 (6) (13/2 +46%) Weloof	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(6) Weloof 13/2, C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 22/1) 22 days ago, not knocked about. Each-way chance if he puts his best foot forward. C&D winner who arrives having been in decent nick; he's one for the shortlist.
1	1 (1) (13/2 -86%) Whatwouldyouknow	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(1) Whatwouldyouknow 13/2, Five-time C&D winner. 11/2, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f) 16 days ago, pushed out. 2 lb nudge fair enough and he's one to consider. Won 1m Newcastle h'cap latest; up 2lb but this five-time C&D scorer is not taken lightly.
3	3 (3) (15/2 -36%) Waleyfa	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(3) Waleyfa 15/2, C&D winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Fifth of 7 in handicap (3/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 34 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Likely to get that here and has to enter calculations. C&D winner; not seen to best effect when fifth at Lingfield last time; player eased 1lb.
12	12 (12) (18/1 -177%) Gypsy Whisper	18 18/1(-177%)	(12) Gypsy Whisper 18/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, good second of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 33 days ago. Couldn't be sure that she'll back that up but will be a threat if she does. Good second of 12 in 9.5f handicap here last month; she needs to back it up now.
9	9 (9) (40/1 -233%) Tilt At Windmills	40 40/1(-233%)	(9) Tilt At Windmills 40/1, Winner at Bath in October. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy, 3/1) 43 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Won at Bath but 7th at Windsor later in October; may still do better.
5	5 (5) (50/1 -150%) Olympic Quest	50 50/1(-150%)	(5) Olympic Quest 50/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 22/1) 18 days ago. Back up in trip and this 3-y-o needs to raise her game. Still to register a win and only ninth for her new yard here 18 days ago; better is needed.
8	8 (8) (66/1 -100%) Madam Macho	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Madam Macho 66/1, Pulled up in handicap at Bath (8f, soft, 22/1) when last seen 8 months ago. Probably best to look elsewhere. Off since pulled up at Bath in April; she has something to prove on her comeback run.

LTO Selection:

WHATWOULDYOUKNOW returned to winning ways on his latest start at Newcastle and the eight-year-old could prove a tough nut to crack in a contest that lacks much depth on paper. Harbour Vision is capable of being in the mix based on his recent efforts at this track, while Kingwell and Waleyfa are others that could have an impact on proceedings.

The vote goes to IBIZA ROCKS, who has slipped to a potentially handy mark and wasn't seen to best effect under an inexperienced rider over this C&D 17 days ago. Waleyfa should get a decent pace to aim at here and, if so, she will be a threat, along with recent Newcastle winner Whatwouldyouknow. Kingwell is also worth a second look.

C&D scorer WALEYFA didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fifth at Lingfield last time and is taken to bag a fourth win for Alice Haynes

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 8.5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (3/1 +45%) Get Set Jet	3 3/1(+45%)	(11) Get Set Jet 3/1, 9/2, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Clonmel (9.6f, good) 89 days ago. Makes tapeta debut starting out for respected, predominantly jumps-orientated yard. Watch the betting for clues. Modest 1m maiden for Ross O'Sullivan; needs considering for his new handler.
4	4 (4) (4/1 +33%) Rose Light	4 4/1(+33%)	(4) Rose Light 4/1, 7/1, first run since leaving Jonathan Portman when creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 21 days ago, running on. Merits consideration. Fair fifth on yard debut at Newcastle three weeks ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark.
10	10 (10) (8/1 +68%) Ashmore	8 8/1(+68%)	(10) Ashmore 8/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 20/1) 54 days ago. Back up in trip for this tapeta debut/first run for new yard and hood on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Last at Chelmsford on final run for David Menuisier; no forlorn hope for his new yard.
3	3 (3) (10/3 -11%) Laura's Breeze	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(3) Laura's Breeze 10/3, Successful here in November. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 10 days ago, left with lot to do. Up in trip now and she's one for the shortlist. Won in November before solid fifth from a poor draw at Lingfield; considered up in trip.
2	2 (2) (13/2 -299%) Min Till	6.5 13/2(-299%)	(2) Min Till 13/2, Course winner. 7/2, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 59 days ago. Up in trip and another bold show anticipated. Back on track when second here latest; course winner who rates a big player off handy mark.
1	1 (1) (15/2 +17%) Snooze Lane	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(1) Snooze Lane 15/2, C&D winner. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 40 days ago, not much room. Couldn't rule out. C&D winner; not seen to best effect when tenth here latest; shortlisted.
7	7 (7) (18/1 +45%) Craic At Dawn	18 18/1(+45%)	(7) Craic At Dawn 18/1, 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f). Off 12 months. Something to find on form. Failed to fire for his current yard last season; back from a year off with lots to prove.
9	9 (9) (25/1 -25%) Pink Jazz	25 25/1(-25%)	(9) Pink Jazz 25/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap (66/1) at this C&D 13 days ago, very slowly away. Needs to bounce back in a major way. Scored at Kempton (1m) in February but his more recent form is far less encouraging.
12	12 (12) (28/1 -133%) Ocean Ridge	28 28/1(-133%)	(12) Ocean Ridge 28/1, Off 103 days. Back down in trip on this first run for yard after leaving Seamus Durack. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Has undergone a wind op. Others preferred. Modest maiden for Seamus Durack; lots more is needed on his yard debut after a wind op.
6	6 (6) (80/1 -60%) Indrapura Star	80 80/1(-60%)	(6) Indrapura Star 80/1, 66/1, last of 10 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, heavy) 66 days ago. Makes tapeta debut on first run for new yard and he's probably best watched. Failed to kick on since sent handicapping; lots more is needed on this Tapeta/stable debut.
8	8 (8) (100/1 -203%) Ten Ten Twenty	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) Ten Ten Twenty 100/1, 100/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 17 days ago. Down in trip and looks set for another struggle. Winless in 2023 and he's failed to beat a rival here on his last two outings.
5	5 (5) (200/1 -506%) Ciara Storm	200 200/1(-506%)	(5) Ciara Storm 200/1, 66/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago. Blinkers back on and she's hard to warm to. Yet to fire in two runs for current yard; blinkers go back on; something to prove.

LTO Selection:

MIN TILL was a close second over 7f here when last seen in October and the daughter of Al Kazeem could be hard to stop off the same mark if seeing out this extra distance. Laura's Breeze is another to strongly consider stepping up in trip, while Rose Light edges out Snooze Lane to be the pick of the remainder.

GET SET JET remains a maiden following eight starts on the other side of the Irish Sea for Ross O'Sullivan, but he showed a fair level of ability in the process and makes his debut for new connections on an attractive mark. He gets the nod ahead of Min Till, who went close over 7.2f here last time and will be a big threat if seeing this trip out. Laura's Breeze and Rose Light are also shortlisted, while Snooze Lane could also have a part to play.

A few hold chances but course winner MIN TILL was back to form when runner-up here last time out and can capitalise on a handy mark.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 8.5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (4/1 +50%) Moon Over The Sea	4 4/1(+50%)	(4) Moon Over The Sea 4/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Respectable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 40 days ago, not much room. Each-way shout. C&D winner; not the clearest of runs when good C&D third 40 days ago; big shout eased 1lb.
1	1 (1) (7/1 -75%) Kemerton	7 7/1(-75%)	(1) Kemerton 7/1, 11/4, bit below form 10½ lengths seventh of 12 to Trusty Scout in handicap at Kempton (12f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and will be a danger to all if the new headgear/switch to this surface help prompt a return to form. Maiden and arrives below par; cheekpieces on for Tapeta debut with more needed from him.
2	2 (2) (9/2 -13%) Louisiana Bay	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(2) Louisiana Bay 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1, good third of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 14 days ago. Up in trip and she has to enter calculations. Good third in 1m2f Chelmsford h'cap latest; must enter calculations on first go over 1m4f.
6	6 (6) (11/2 -57%) Trusty Scout	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(6) Trusty Scout 11/2, C&D winner. Won 12-runner handicap at Kempton (12f, 9/1) 15 days ago, suited by strong pace. Remains on a fair mark back up 3 lb and he's probably the one to beat. Ended long losing run at Kempton latest, getting up off a strong pace; needs to back it up.
7	7 (7) (15/8 +87%) Optician	1.875 15/8(+87%)	(7) Optician 15/8, 7/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (10f, heavy) 46 days ago. Back up in trip on first run for yard after leaving Tim Easterby and tongue strap on 1st time. Opposable on balance. Failed to win for Tim Easterby; more is needed for his new yard; tongue tied now.
9	9 (9) (20/1 +20%) Ghostly	20 20/1(+20%)	(9) Ghostly 20/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win at Newcastle in November. Seventh of 11 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 21 days ago, left poorly placed. Others more persuasive. A course winner and posted creditable C&D seventh latest; he ought to be in the shake-up.
3	3 (3) (22/1 -175%) Black Smoke	22 22/1(-175%)	(3) Black Smoke 22/1, Winner at Lingfield in August. Sixth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at this course (9.5f) 18 days ago. Back up in trip and blinkers on 1st time. Can make his presence felt. Won at Lingfield (1m2f) in August but he's been in and out since; blinkers are reached for.
10	10 (10) (28/1 -40%) Gold Standard	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Gold Standard 28/1, Course winner. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 80/1) 34 days ago. Can only be watched at present. Off ten months and yet to fire, beating only one at Lingfield (1m4f) 34 days ago.
12	12 (12) (28/1 -300%) Temur Khan	28 28/1(-300%)	(12) Temur Khan 28/1, Didn't need to improve to win 6-runner handicap at Brighton (11.9f, good, 12/1) 56 days ago. 2 lb rise fair enough but whether he will be able to back that up remains to be seen, given his somewhat up-and-down profile. Won at Brighton in October; up 2lb but he's proven on Tapeta and should go well again.
8	8 (8) (50/1 -79%) Camusdarach	50 50/1(-79%)	(8) Camusdarach 50/1, 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 60 days ago. Significantly up in trip on this debut for new yard. Failed to go on for Charlie Johnston this term; yard switch needs to spark a resurgence.
5	5 (5) (80/1 -100%) With A Start	80 80/1(-100%)	(5) With A Start 80/1, 100/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, good to soft) 78 days ago. Back down in trip. Modest on the Flat, 7/14 on last Flat outing. Chance if rediscovering old form. A fair ex-Irish 1m4f winner but yet to match that form for his current yard.

LTO Selection:

Trusty Scout won well over this trip at Kempton a couple of weeks ago and sets the standard off just 3lb higher here. That said, a chance can be taken on the unexposed LOUISIANA BAY, who put in a career best when third at Chelmsford last time and she may improve for a further step up in distance. Others to note are Temur Khan and Moon Over The Sea.

Having shaped with promise back from a five-month break over 8.6f here 3 weeks ago, URBAN CHAMPION could be worth chancing. That was just his seventh career start and there's a good chance that he'll improve for this step up in trip. Trusty Scout is an obvious contender on the strength of his recent Kempton success and is second choice. Louisiana Bay shouldn't be far away if coping well with this stiffer test and Moon Over The Sea also merits respect.

Tony Carroll's C&D scorer MOON OVER THE SEA looks primed to go very well after an encouraging third here last time and he gets the vote.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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