1 Monday 16th December 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Monday 16th December 2024

There were 31 Races on Monday 16th December 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Naas, 7 races at Plumpton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 16th December 2024

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

11:52 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 -144%) Safe Destination	5.5 11/2(-144%)	(2) Safe Destination 11/2, Not the most reliable but returned with a career best to win at Market Rasen in September and backed it up with a good second at Fontwell (26f, good to soft) last month, so warrants respect. In good form in the autumn and this 6yo could still have more to offer; one to consider.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 +0%) Ali Star Bert	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Ali Star Bert 8/1, Three-time 3m chase winner (including twice over C&D) in the mud last season but ran too badly to be true at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 9 days ago, labouring badly under circuit out. Immediate bounce back needed. Pulled up at Wetherby only 9 days ago but has a good record here; C&D runner-up last month.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/4 +55%) Jessmae	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(8) Jessmae 9/4, Successful just once from 8 starts between the flags and well held all 3 starts over hurdles. Offered a bit more tried chasing when runner-up at Market Rasen (21.4f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago and needs to build on that here. Cheekpieces applied. 3m point winner who could relish the step up in trip on this second chase start.
4	7 4th (7) (14/1 +72%) Casting Aspersions	14 14/1(+72%)	(7) Casting Aspersions 14/1, Runner-up both completed starts in points but only modest form shown over hurdles. Tongue tie replaced the usual hood but fared no better sent chasing on handicap debut at Ffos Las recently, so easy to look elsewhere. Lightly raced point runner-up but well beaten on last month's chase and handicap debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (80/1 -300%) Unblinking	80 80/1(-300%)	(4) Unblinking 80/1, Gained breakthrough over fences at Hereford (25f, good) in 2022/23 season and was runner-up 3 times last season. However, he ended that campaign out of sorts so tough to know what mood he'll return in. Went close last December but this 11yo was pulled up on his final two runs last season.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/1 +42%) Valence D'aumont	7 7/1(+42%)	(5) Valence D'aumont 7/1, Tumbled down the weights and finished a well-beaten third on both outings last month. This is his first crack at 3m over fences and headgear is applied for the first time for the yard. Handicapper drops him a further 3 lb. No threat when third over 2m5f/2m4f last month but may benefit from this longer trip.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (7/4 +0%) Mistymal	1.75 7/4(+0%)	(6) Mistymal 7/4, Irish point winner who made a winning chasing debut in 8-runner handicap at Hereford in October, forging clear run-in. Went like the best horse at the weights bidding to follow up when finishing a close third there (25.2f, good) last month and remains of interest. Headgear applied. A win and a close third from his first two chase starts; cheekpieces go on; key player.

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MISTYMAL has clearly benefited from the switch to fences, with a victory at Hereford backed up by his third at the same venue when beaten less than a length. The addition of cheekpieces may unlock further improvement at a track where he produced his best effort over timber, finishing runner-up in January. Safe Destination is entitled to be in the mix based on this season's efforts, while stepping up in trip appears the right move for Jessmae following his second on his chasing bow at Market Rasen.

Preference is for MISTYMAL, who made a winning debut in this sphere on return at Hereford in October and went like the best horse at the weights when narrowly denied back there just under 5 weeks ago. First-time cheekpieces go on, and he can get the better of Safe Destination, who isn't the most reliable but looks better than ever this season. Jessmae showed more than previously on his recent chase debut, so he rounds off the shortlist.

3m point winner JESSMAE could relish this step up in trip on his second chase start and he earns the vote ahead of Mistymal.

11:52 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:22 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (13/2 +19%) Margaret's Legacy	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(9) Margaret's Legacy 13/2, Ex-French chaser who got off the mark over fences for Tim Vaughan at Market Rasen (21.4f) this time last year and backed that up with creditable second of 6 at Warwick (20f) in January. Since joined Warren Greatrex and is worth monitoring in market on yard debut. In good form when last seen and returns from absence with new yard among the winners.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/3 +5%) Bad	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(6) Bad 10/3, Fairly useful hurdler who has ran to a similar level in a couple of starts over the larger obstacles, latest when third of 4 in handicap chase (11/8) at Ascot (18.8f, good) 24 days ago. Should give another good account. Runner-up on chase debut; would have gone closer next time if his jumping had been better.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 +0%) Eaton Collina	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Eaton Collina 9/1, Likeable sort who ran out a ready winner at Wetherby (19.4f) in February and battled well to edge a tight finish from a 7 lb higher mark back at that venue later the same month. Posted creditable fifth at Chepstow on return but others look better treated here. Won final two starts last season and could benefit from October's fair reappearance fifth.
4	8 4th (8) (12/1 -167%) William Cody	12 12/1(-167%)	(8) William Cody 12/1, Bagged fourth success over fences when taking 5-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, soft) 23 days ago. 6 lb higher now but warrants respect nonetheless. Not ruled out off the back of his Huntingdon win but he has a very strong record there.
5th	10 5th (10) (28/1 +58%) Kayce Dutton	28 28/1(+58%)	(10) Kayce Dutton 28/1, No real impact in a couple of starts over hurdles for this yard, including on recent return from 14 months off at Doncaster. Hard to recommend on chasing bow. Tailed off in handicap hurdle 16 days ago when back from long absence; now goes chasing.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (9/4 +44%) No Risk Des Flos	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(4) No Risk Des Flos 9/4, Useful hurdle and chase winner who returned from 5 months off/wind surgery with a creditable second behind the very exciting L'eau Du Sud at Stratford (19.4f) 46 days ago. That ought to have blown the cobwebs away and he's 8 lb below his last winning mark. 0-6 during his last campaign but encouraging second on return and could build on that run.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (14/1 -17%) Salamanca Bay	14 14/1(-17%)	(3) Salamanca Bay 14/1, Headstrong sort who was well served by fitting of a hood when off the mark over fences for Lucinda Russell at Ayr (16.5f) in March. However, below best at Cartmel in May and he's undergone wind surgery/fitted with tongue tie ahead of debut for new yard. Makes yard debut; could be capable off this mark, but headstrong and has stamina to prove.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (16/1 -220%) Real Stone	16 16/1(-220%)	(2) Real Stone 16/1, Took apart a small field with a run under his belt at Haydock (16.3f) last November. Best effort thereafter when runner-up at Newbury in March but absent since falling at Hereford (16f) later that month and often needs an outing to bring him on. Inconsistent last season but returns on a competitive mark and is not ruled out.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (40/1 -150%) Bennys King	40 40/1(-150%)	(1) Bennys King 40/1, Not the force of old but has paid his way in hunters in recent seasons and signed off latest campaign with excellent second in the Foxhunters at Aintree. However, well held when unseating at Warwick on return last month and looks up against it here. Strong hunter chase form earlier this year; under pressure when unseating on reappearance.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (66/1 -164%) Zaidi	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Zaidi 66/1, Inconsistent over hurdles for Gordon Elliott, running poorly at Cork when last seen in January and likely best watched on yard/chase debut here. Point winner who switches to fences on stable debut, but absence/mark are the concerns.

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Olly Murphy's string continues in fine fettle and NO RISK DES FLOS has a suitable opportunity to get his head back in front. He wasn't disgraced when returning from a break to finish second at Stratford behind subsequent Grade 1 winner L'Eau Du Sud and the handicapper was kind enough to drop him 1lb. Bad has the ability to be competitive in a race of this nature, while others to note include William Cody and Real Stone.

NO RISK DES FLOS is lurking on a handy mark and made an encouraging return at Stratford in October. He gets the nod. Bad and William Cody should also go well.

Having been better than ever at the end of last season, EATON COLLINA can build upon his reappearance fifth and return to winning ways.

12:22 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:30 Naas Maiden Chase 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (10/3 +5%) Lecky Watson	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(5) Lecky Watson 10/3, Useful winner at 23f over hurdles. 5/1, fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, good to soft), refusing to settle. Off 7 months. Looks pick of Willie Mullins quartet judged on jockey bookings and must enter calculations on chase debut. Good novice hurdler last term when form included a Grade 2 second to Slade Steel at Navan.
2	11 2nd (11) (8/15 +52%) Slade Steel	0.533333 8/15(+52%)	(11) Slade Steel 8/15, Point/bumper winner who made rapid progress over hurdles, running out a good winner of the Supreme at Cheltenham (16.4f) in March. Made a solid start to chasing career at Navan last month and will have learnt plenty from that. Supreme Novices' winner, beaten by the Martin Pipe winner on chase debut, can make amends.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 -25%) Blizzard Of Oz	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Blizzard Of Oz 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. Creditable fourth of 17 in minor event hurdle (13/8) at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Warrants respect on chase debut. Finished two places behind Answer To Kayf at Punchestown, useful novice chasing prospect.
4	6 4th (6) (40/1 -60%) Lombron	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Lombron 40/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy, 20/1), left behind from 3 out. Off 8 months. Makes chase debut. Others preferred. Failed to make an impact when raised in class after last season's maiden hurdle win.
5th	1 5th (1) (16/1 +20%) Answer To Kayf	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Answer To Kayf 16/1, Useful hurdler. Useful winner at 19f over hurdles. 13/2, fourth of 13 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good) on debut over fences 16 days ago. Entitled to build on that. Very useful 138-rated hurdler, held by Staffordshire Knot on the evidence of chasing debut.
6th	12 6th (12) (8/1 +0%) Staffordshire Knot	8 8/1(+0%)	(12) Staffordshire Knot 8/1, Promising sort. Matched hurdles form at first time of asking in this sphere when second of 13 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good) 16 days ago. Likely more to come yet and holds solid claims. No match for the top-class Impaire Et Passe at Fairyhouse, has an edge over Answer To Kayf.
7th	2 7th (2) (66/1 -65%) Ataboycharlie	66 66/1(-65%)	(2) Ataboycharlie 66/1, Useful hurdler. Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 33/1, fifth of 12 in novice chase at Punchestown (18.9f, soft) on debut over fences 23 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. Fair novice hurdler last season, should be better for a Fairyhouse run, another tough task.
8th	10 8th (10) (16/1 -14%) Shanbally Kid	16 16/1(-14%)	(10) Shanbally Kid 16/1, Useful hurdler. Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 12/1, creditable third of 21 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, heavy). Off 9 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others more persuasive. 135-rated hurdler who finished third in last season's Coral Cup, inferior to Lecky Watson.
9th	13 9th (13) (250/1 -67%) Splashing Out	250 250/1(-67%)	(13) Splashing Out 250/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 200/1, pulled up in novice chase at Navan (20.7f, soft) 9 days ago. Readily opposed. Solid performer over hurdles, yet to prove similarly effective in three runs over fences.
10th	7 10th (7) (250/1 -67%) Make The Plan	250 250/1(-67%)	(7) Make The Plan 250/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Wexford (20f, heavy) 50 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Makes chase debut. Best watched. Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Wexford after a long absence, safe to rule out.
11th	4 11th (4) (250/1 +0%) Jeel Des Mottes	250 250/1(+0%)	(4) Jeel Des Mottes 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Last of 7 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, good to soft, 100/1) 31 days ago. Makes chase debut. Work to do. Lightly raced maiden hurdler, will need to pick up chasing experience.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (150/1 -275%) Ottoman Style	150 150/1(-275%)	(9) Ottoman Style 150/1, Useful hurdler. Useful winner at 22f over hurdles. Below form seventh of 14 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (20.2f, good to soft, 28/1). Off 6 months. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Up against it. Showed ability on only chase start last season, soundly beaten in two starts in May/June.

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SLADE STEEL ought to step forward from his runner-up spot on chasing debut at Navan. Last season's Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner was expected to make a winning transition to the bigger obstacles, but he was outgunned by a worthy opponent. There is improvement to come in his jumping and it may come here as he has enjoyed racing in Naas before. Lecky Watson kept very good company over flights and was only half a length behind Slade Steel in second in a Grade 2 at Navan last year, so has to be respected on his first crack at fences. Staffordshire Knot couldn't a blow on an easy winner in Fairyhouse, but there should be races to be won with him.

Supreme Novice Hurdle winner SLADE STEEL showed enough on his chase debut at Navan last month to suggest he can make his mark in this discipline. He looks the one to beat in the opener. Staffordshire Knot and Lecky Watson are feared most in what should prove an informative contest.

Supreme Novices' winner SLADE STEEL was mastered in a tactical battle on his chasing debut. He should go one better now

12:30 Naas Maiden Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 +13%) Epic West	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(1) Epic West 7/4, €60,000 Irish point recruit who made a successful start to his hurdle career at Carlisle (17f, good to soft) last month. Almost certainly capable of better again and should make a bold bid to defy a penalty. Maintained his gallop to win by over 7l at Carlisle (soft) and looks a good prospect.
2	5 2nd (5) (125/1 -279%) Clearisthewater	125 125/1(-279%)	(5) Clearisthewater 125/1, Point winner but hasn't shown enough in his 3 bumper starts to think he's likely to make a successful start to his hurdle career now. Point winner; beaten about 15l in his two best bumper runs; opposable.
3	9 3rd (9) (150/1 -88%) Kingston Bresil	150 150/1(-88%)	(9) Kingston Bresil 150/1, Has hinted at ability in 2 bumpers/hurdles but unlikely to come into his own until handicapping. Opposable on bumper exploits and hasn't improved for going hurdling.
4	8 4th (8) (100/1 +0%) King Of Highways	100 100/1(+0%)	(8) King Of Highways 100/1, Comfortably held in 2 bumpers and a novice hurdle. Andashan looks very much the yard first string. Ran okay in his first bumper but tailed off in the second and again on hurdling debut.
5th	2 5th (2) (13/2 -30%) Touquet	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(2) Touquet 13/2, Bumper winner last November who returned from wind surgery to make a successful hurdle debut over C&D in October. Too keen when stepped up markedly in trip at Ascot since and should benefit from this return to shorter. Also has a hood refitted. C&D winner who was too headstrong at Ascot; respected with the hood back on.
6th	10 6th (10) (66/1 -371%) Low Expectations	66 66/1(-371%)	(10) Low Expectations 66/1, Promising third of 11 in a Downpatrick bumper for Paul Nolan in September. It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him now hurdling for new connections. Also hooded for his sole run in Ireland when a staying-on third in a Downpatrick bumper.
7th	6 7th (6) (80/1 -60%) Dotties Star	80 80/1(-60%)	(6) Dotties Star 80/1, Third a bumper at the start of her career but only modest on the Flat since and likely outsider now hurdling. Showed promise in bumpers but essentially modest on the Flat (0-14) thereafter.
8th	7 8th (7) (200/1 +0%) Eklil	200 200/1(+0%)	(7) Eklil 200/1, Three-time winner on the Flat but hasn't shown much in 3 attempts over hurdles, finishing down the field over C&D latest. Flat form deteriorated this year and he was 250-1 when tailed off here a fortnight ago.
9th	12 9th (12) (6/1 -100%) Westerton	6 6/1(-100%)	(12) Westerton 6/1, Useful Flat winner. Only modest form 2 hurdles this autumn but there's surely a bigger performance in him in this sphere before long. Wears first-time blinkers. Given quality Flat form he's been underwhelming in two runs over hurdles; tries blinkers.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (11/10 +60%) Andashan	1.1 11/10(+60%)	(3) Andashan 11/10, Made a winning bumper debut at Kempton in February and bettered that form when third of 20 in a valuable event at Newbury 6 weeks later. Rates a decent hurdle prospect for a stable which gets lots of winners here. Good bumper form; makes hurdling debut and yard has a good record in this race.
10th	4 10th (4) (200/1 -33%) Chateau Du Lys	200 200/1(-33%)	(4) Chateau Du Lys 200/1, Runner-up sole start in points but no short-term promise on last month's Ffos Las hurdle debut. Tongue tied first time. Second in a point but tailed off in a Ffos Las novice hurdle when 150-1.
11th	11 11th (11) (150/1 -20%) Milan Milos	150 150/1(-20%)	(11) Milan Milos 150/1, Made frame first of 3 starts in bumpers for Tom Weston but distant fifth in 2 hurdles for this yard last month. Some bumper promise but has achieved nothing in his two runs over hurdles; very opposable.

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EPIC WEST, who swapped hands for 60,000 euros after winning a point-to-point in March, impressed with a ready success on his hurdles debut at Carlisle last month and is a highly appealing option given his strong physique suggests a 7lb penalty shouldn't be too much of an issue. Touquet, a C&D winner on his penultimate start, can surely do better than he managed at Ascot subsequently and also commands respect. Westerton looks the pick of the remainder.

ANDASHAN laid a good platform for hurdling in 2 bumper runs in the spring and is taken to make the most of the 7 lb he receives from last month's Carlisle scorer Epic West. Westerton's Flat ability suggests it's only a matter of time before he posts a bigger performance over hurdles and he could also have a say if reacting positively to blinkers.

Not many of these should count. Chris Gordon has an eyecatching record in this race and ANDASHAN had good form in bumpers.

12:40 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:52 Southwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2/1 +0%) In The Age	2 2/1(+0%)	(6) In The Age 2/1, £100,000 4-y-o, Saint Des Saints gelding. Dam, 2¼m hurdle winner in France, half-sister to useful French chaser (19f-23f winner) The Reader. Won sole start in Irish points (Mar 2024). Big player having joined top yard. Changed hands for £100,000 after point win; has joined leading trainer for rules career.
2	1 2nd (1) (17/2 -13%) North Of Richmond	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(1) North Of Richmond 17/2, Won 6-runner bumper at Bangor (16.7f, heavy, 8/1) on NH debut 48 days ago, driven out. Has to give weight away now but experience will stand him in good stead. Won on bumper debut at Bangor; now carries a penalty against some interesting rivals.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +18%) Cool Palmer	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(5) Cool Palmer 9/2, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) By The Boardwalk and modest hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stays 3m) Bolsover Bill. One to take seriously on debut. £24,000 yearling; trainer has healthy strike-rate in bumpers; could run well on debut.
4	4 4th (4) (50/1 -100%) Cheesy Icon	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Cheesy Icon 50/1, Sixties Icon gelding. Dam 7f winner. Has speed in the pedigree but other newcomers are more appealing. Second foal; dam 7f Flat winner (RPR 59); other newcomers make greater appeal on paper.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/2 -57%) Bebe And Bean	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(2) Bebe And Bean 11/2, €120,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Closely related to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Tango Tara, and half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Rapper. Dam ran once over hurdles in France. Makes plenty of appeal. 120,000euros 3yo; half-brother to the useful Rapper; top trainer does very well in bumpers.
6th	11 6th (11) (10/1 +38%) Times Are Green	10 10/1(+38%)	(11) Times Are Green 10/1, Flemensfirth gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Times Are Blue. Dam, point winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 31f) Rocky Bender. Half-brother to debut bumper winner Times Are Blue; trainer 2-2 in bumpers here this term.
7th	9 7th (9) (17/2 -6%) Loch Frisa	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(9) Loch Frisa 17/2, Milan gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam (h85) point winner/lightly raced over hurdles. One to note for shrewd stable. 20,000euros foal; represents in-form trainer and the betting may be informative on debut.
8th	7 8th (7) (17/2 +58%) Jack The Nipper	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(7) Jack The Nipper 17/2, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam (c127/h127) 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Noteworthy newcomer for stable with solid record in this sphere. First foal of dam who was a Listed bumper winner for the yard; interesting newcomer.
9th	8 9th (8) (100/1 -100%) Kampari	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Kampari 100/1, Rail Link gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Halifax and bumper winner/fair hurdler Father John. Half-brother to 3 winners but may be best watched on debut in what could be a warm race.
10th	12 10th (12) (25/1 +24%) Apieceovfortune	25 25/1(+24%)	(12) Apieceovfortune 25/1, Soldier of Fortune filly. Dam (c143/h126), 2m-25f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stays 2½m) Xcitations. Worth monitoring in the betting. First foal; dam a useful 2m-3m1f hurdle/chase winner for yard; not ruled out on debut.
11th	13 11th (13) (28/1 +15%) Nanny Daisy	28 28/1(+15%)	(13) Nanny Daisy 28/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Califet mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Mega Yeats. Half-sister to bumper/h'dle winner Mega Yeats (RPR 131); may face tough task against males.
12th	3 12th (3) (150/1 -200%) Bertie The Rebel	150 150/1(-200%)	(3) Bertie The Rebel 150/1, Dam multiple point winner. Signs of ability when third of 5 at Stratford on debut but unlikely that he's good enough to challenge here. Displayed some ability on debut at Stratford in October but needs a sizeable step forward.
13th	10 13th (10) (33/1 -136%) Santorini Grey	33 33/1(-136%)	(10) Santorini Grey 33/1, Cheap purchase who failed to beat a rival in a 6-runner event at Ascot on debut. This is easier and he should be more clued up, but still hard to make a case for. Ascot debut wasn't devoid of promise but the value of that form is questionable.

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A contest that might prove to be fairly informative with some interesting newcomers on paper. IN THE AGE cost 100,000 pounds at the Cheltenham Festival sale following a point-to-point success and that experience may stand in his favour. Jack The Nipper's dam was a Listed bumper winner and he has to be respected, as do Bebe And Bean, Cool Palmer and Loch Frisa.

IN THE AGE has already scored in points and joined a top outfit so, while there are several notable newcomers in opposition, he might be the one to side with. Bebe And Bean is the main threat ahead of Cool Palmer.

Point winner IN THE AGE makes his debut for Dan Skelton and earns the vote ahead of the Paul Nicholls-trained newcomer Bebe And Bean

12:52 Southwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Naas Handicap Chase 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (11/1 +45%) Hillsdale	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) Hillsdale 11/1, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Unseated rider in novice chase (66/1) at Clonmel (17.3f, soft) 13 days ago. Work to do on chase debut. Won here over hurdles, failed to complete last two chase starts, looks opposable.
2	19 2nd (19) (5/1 +64%) Papa Barns	5 5/1(+64%)	(19) Papa Barns 5/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Creditable fifth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft, 13/2) 29 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes chase debut. Not taken lightly. 0-18 over hurdles, good ground fine, lacks experience over fences, best watched.
3	4 3rd (4) (15/2 +0%) Rightfolksplease	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(4) Rightfolksplease 15/2, Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in June. 9/2, respectable sixth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Enters calculations. Touched off over fences at Sligo in October, up 3lb, cheekpieces go on, could go well.
4	11 4th (11) (10/3 +33%) Irish Impulse	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(11) Irish Impulse 10/3, Made second chase start a winning one at Clonmel (20.8f) last month and backed that up when landing 19-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, soft, 15/2) 24 days ago. 7 lb higher, returned to the larger obstacles but another bold bid is on the cards. On a hat-trick, raised 9lb for his chase win at Clonmel, should be on the premises again.
5th	16 5th (16) (7/2 +71%) Chosen Shant	3.5 7/2(+71%)	(16) Chosen Shant 7/2, Bit below form fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (15.6f, good, 11/2). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving Ciaran Murphy. Makes handicap chase debut. Not out of things. 0-23 over hurdles but has solid course form, new yard, chasing debutant lacks a run, watch.
6th	14 6th (14) (11/1 +31%) Mahlers Cove	11 11/1(+31%)	(14) Mahlers Cove 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Below form 17¾ lengths seventh of 19 to Irish Impulse in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, soft, 16/1) 24 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others preferred. May have needed latest run when well behind Irish Impulse, likes it here, shortlisted.
7th	1 7th (1) (28/1 +15%) Turbo	28 28/1(+15%)	(1) Turbo 28/1, 1 win from 2 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Thurles in November. Eighth of 10 in handicap chase (11/1) at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good) 16 days ago. Down in trip. Others preferred. Up 7lb for win at Thurles after layoff, struggled latest, best form is going right handed.
8th	13 8th (13) (40/1 -150%) Made In The Woods	40 40/1(-150%)	(13) Made In The Woods 40/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap chase (5/1) at Tipperary (23.4f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Significantly down in trip. Each-way claims. Remains 4lb above last winning mark, drop in trip not sure to suit, may need softer ground.
9th	12 9th (12) (11/1 +8%) Katherine	11 11/1(+8%)	(12) Katherine 11/1, Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft, 8/1) 27 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Switches from hurdles to chase. On a lenient mark. Three-time winner over hurdles, rated 13lb lower over fences, can't be discounted.
15	15 \|U\| (15) (50/1 -52%) Falcon Park	50 50/1(-52%)	(15) Falcon Park 50/1, One win from 25 NH runs. Winner in chase at Wexford in July. Twelfth of 14 in handicap chase (12/1) at Wexford (19.4f, good to soft) 108 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving Emmet Mullins. Work to do. Won at Wexford off 83 for former yard, cheekpieces left off for stable debut, best watched.
10th	3 10th (3) (16/1 -33%) Due Course	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Due Course 16/1, Highly promising type. Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 33/1, creditable eighth of 15 in novice chase at Clonmel (17.3f, soft) 13 days ago, not knocked about. May have more to offer on handicap chase debut. Point winner, 2-10 over timber, 0-3 over fences, handicap chase bow, others preferred.
11th	9 11th (9) (50/1 -100%) Love Like This	50 50/1(-100%)	(9) Love Like This 50/1, 12/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) 13 days ago. Makes limited appeal on chase debut. 0-14 under Rules, decent run over hurdles on penultimate, best watched on chase debut.
12th	17 12th (17) (12/1 +14%) Roman Parish	12 12/1(+14%)	(17) Roman Parish 12/1, Remains a maiden after 29 NH runs. 11/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.4f, heavy) 20 days ago. Back down in trip. Respected. 10lb swing for 11.5l defeat to Irish Impulse on penultimate, this trip a question.
13th	2 13th (2) (50/1 -150%) Whateys Quest	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Whateys Quest 50/1, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Eleventh of 15 in novice chase at Clonmel (17.3f, soft, 100/1) 13 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Should improve. Handicap chase debutant, won over hurdles, well beaten the last twice, check the market.
14th	7 14th (7) (20/1 +39%) Poets Cottage	20 20/1(+39%)	(7) Poets Cottage 20/1, 50/1, tenth of 16 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, good) 37 days ago. Yard having good spell. Worth checking in market on handicap chase debut. Well beaten in two beginners chases, needs more on handicap chase debut.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (25/1 -79%) Marlpark	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Marlpark 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in October. Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 13 days ago. Warrants respect on chase debut. 1-9 over timber, chasing debutant, lack of experience over fences a concern, watch.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (33/1 -32%) Ricky Langford	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Ricky Langford 33/1, Moody sort. 18/1, below form seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Thurles (18.3f, good to soft) 17 days ago, going off too hard. Needs a couple of these to falter. 3-30 over fences, beaten 27l at Thurles two weeks ago, down 1lb but others appeal more.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (80/1 +20%) Land Jet	80 80/1(+20%)	(18) Land Jet 80/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. Fifteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle (100/1) at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) 6 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly back down in trip. Makes limited appeal. No win since 2021, 0-8 over fences, well beaten last four starts, hard to fancy.

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RIGHTFOLKSPLEASE has strong credentials for this race as, when last seen in this sphere, he was just pipped by a short head in a higher grade at Sligo in October. This drying ground will suit him well. Irish Impulse has struck form with a vengeance and has a shot at the hat-trick. He began his winning run over a further trip in a handicap chase at Clonmel and followed up in a handicap hurdle over an extended 2m at Tipperary. Turbo will enjoy a return to this distance, while Ernie From Nurney's third over further in Wexford wasn't without merit. Due Course is unexposed over fences and, given the form of his stable, market support would be significant.

IRISH IMPULSE arrives in top form and may be capable of better over fences. He can score again. Ernie From Nurney and Rightfolksplease head the list of dangers.

MAHLERS COVE has run well on his last two visits to this track and he should come on plenty for his comeback run at Tipperary.

13:00 Naas Handicap Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 +21%) Alien Storm	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(3) Alien Storm 11/4, Made a winning chase debut over 17f here in September and backed it up with a solid third of 6 in handicap chase at Kempton (2¼m) 4 weeks later. Latest Doncaster third was no more than respectable, though. Both wins have come here; respectable in defeat the last twice and not far away.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 +13%) Hugos New Horse	7 7/1(+13%)	(2) Hugos New Horse 7/1, Five-time hurdle winner in a very productive 2022/23 campaign but has lost his way since, faring no better for wind surgery on Newbury reappearance. Remains to be seen if a switch to fences sparks him back to life. 5-12 over hurdles; comeback run could have put him spot-on for today's chase debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (6/4 +70%) Diplomatic Ash	1.5 6/4(+70%)	(6) Diplomatic Ash 6/4, Fair maiden hurdler. Hampered and unseated early on chase debut/reappearance so effectively having his first start of the season when fourth of 8 in a 2½m Lingfield handicap chase 5 weeks ago. Entitled to come on for the outing and should go well. Promising fourth on second chase attempt and there should be further improvement to come.
4	5 4th (5) (6/1 0%) D'jo Dela Barriere	6 6/1(0%)	(5) D'jo Dela Barriere 6/1, Struck at the second time of asking for Evan Williams in 2m Hereford novice hurdle last month. Showed promise in a chase in Ireland last spring and respected now moving into handicap company. Picked up a weak novice hurdle; pointing background bodes well for this switch to fences.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/2 -27%) Dubrovnik Harry	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(1) Dubrovnik Harry 7/2, Low-mileage 8-y-o who ran well on 2 of his 3 starts in handicap hurdles last season. Third in his previous chase a couple of years ago. Has gone well fresh before. Beaten fav in previous chase two years ago; hurdling form is much respected.

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A low-mileage eight-year-old, DUBROVNIK HARRY contested deeper races over timber and may find this level provides him with an ideal test of stamina for his return to fences. A respectable third on his only previous chase start, Harry Fry's charge appeals with his potential still untapped in this discipline. D'jo Dela Barriere is notable after his facile hurdles success over 2m at Hereford. Course winner Alien Storm also enters the reckoning.

DIPLOMATIC ASH is entitled to build on what was effectively his chase debut and reappearance at Lingfield and is preferred to the returning Dubrovnik Harry.

A tight handicap. ALIEN STORM (nap) is back at the scene for both his wins and returning to further looks a good move.

13:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:22 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 -33%) Land Of Moon	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(6) Land Of Moon 5/2, Fair form shown in bumpers but had a wind op before coming in only ninth of 14 in novice at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) on hurdles debut in October. Well backed and showed a lot more when second of 8 at Uttoxeter a month ago. Should be in the mix. Back to form when close second at Uttoxeter last month; likely to be involved.
2	10 2nd (10) (20/1 +39%) Seek Him There	20 20/1(+39%)	(10) Seek Him There 20/1, Showed a bit in bumpers and shaped as if in need of the experience on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter in May. Will probably do better further down the line. Runner-up on bumper debut; not shown enough in 2 hurdle runs to make him of interest today.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/4 +25%) French Symphony	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(4) French Symphony 6/4, Winning pointer who was placed on the first of 2 starts in bumpers in 2023/24. Sound-enough start to hurdles career with a brace od third-place finishers at up to 20f and he sets the standard down in trip on the back of a breathing op. Not yet fulfilled potential but had wind surgery since last seen and this trip can suit.
4	1 4th (1) (17/2 +74%) Bells Of Ufford	8.5 17/2(+74%)	(1) Bells Of Ufford 17/2, Much better effort in bumpers when fifth of 10 at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with a tongue tie fitted. Won point bumper; fair 5th in Uttoxeter bumper last month; needs more now hurdling.
5th	7 5th (7) (4/1 +11%) Lanesborough	4 4/1(+11%)	(7) Lanesborough 4/1, £70,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Foillan. Dam unraced, closely related to fair hurdler (stayed 3¼m) Bold Conquest. Placed both starts in Irish points and while he clearly needed the experience starting out at Warwick, he did show ability. Runner-up in Irish point; just 4-1 for hurdle debut behind talented winner but well adrift.
6th	8 6th (8) (66/1 -164%) On The Go	66 66/1(-164%)	(8) On The Go 66/1, £38,000 3-y-o, Linda's Lad gelding. Dam (h112), bumper/2¾m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (winner around 2¼m in France) Dourakine. In fourth when falling at the last on debut 19 days ago. 28-1 for hurdle debut at Hereford, well adrift when falling at the last; best watched.
7th	13 7th (13) (200/1 +0%) Order Of Progress	200 200/1(+0%)	(13) Order Of Progress 200/1, Took a keen hold and tailed off in well-contested 3-y-o Newbury bumper last Christmas for Tom Lacey. Third in a point in April but didn't achieve a great deal over hurdles in recent weeks. Minor bumper, point and hurdle form so far; handicaps will offer more scope.
8th	2 8th (2) (40/1 +20%) Brave Move	40 40/1(+20%)	(2) Brave Move 40/1, Failed to meet market expectations in bumpers 10 months apart and in need of the experience when third of 6 in novice at Hereford (16.2f, good) on last month's hurdles debut. Never a factor in a better race at Taunton and looks a long-term project. Minor form in bumpers and novice hurdles; future looks likely to lie in handicaps.
9th	5 9th (5) (300/1 -200%) Glenvango	300 300/1(-200%)	(5) Glenvango 300/1, €12,000 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Glencassley and bumper winner Nana Joan. Sent off long odds and minor promise only both starts 11 months apart. Hinted at ability in January; tailed off at Huntingdon last month; handicaps more likely.
10th	12 10th (12) (11/1 +0%) Tramuntana	11 11/1(+0%)	(12) Tramuntana 11/1, Perfect start in 3-runner newcomers bumper at Fakenham a year ago. Little to get excited about since and looks one for handicaps. Easy task when winning bumper on debut; glimmer of promise over hurdles; can do better.
11th	11 11th (11) (200/1 -203%) Tigers Moon	200 200/1(-203%)	(11) Tigers Moon 200/1, Pether's Moon gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Rafferty's Return. Dam (h89), maiden hurdler, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Cairde Aris. Never involved on debut a fortnight ago. 66-1 for hurdle debut over C&D 13 days ago and was never out of the rear division.
12th	3 12th (3) (150/1 -50%) Caballo Diablo	150 150/1(-50%)	(3) Caballo Diablo 150/1, Has won between the flags but no impact both starts in hunters a year apart. Winning pointer in May but pulled up next time, then finished remote in a hunter chase.
13th	9 13th (9) (40/1 -60%) Out Out	40 40/1(-60%)	(9) Out Out 40/1, Shaped well amidst inexperience first time up in bumper at Warwick in October 2023 but was well held on hurdling debut there 14 months later. In good hands but has a lot to prove. Clear ability when 2nd on bumper debut in 2023; well adrift on hurdle debut; do better.

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LAND OF MOON just failed to open his account at Uttoxeter last month and looks to have been found a suitable opportunity. The five-year-old is having only his third outing over timber and he edges the vote over French Symphony, who has finished third on both hurdle appearances to date and a recent wind procedure makes him a live threat. Lanesborough may come into his own once over further, but he still warrants respect.

Most of these look long-term projects so French Symphony could be the answer on the back of a breathing operation having displayed ability in bumpers and over hurdles. Land of Moon is the obvious threat, for all Lanesborough is a potential improver.

This trip should suit FRENCH SYMPHONY and he makes the most appeal in his first run since undergoing wind surgery.

13:22 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Naas Maiden Hurdle 20f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
14	14 (14) (125/1 +17%) Party President	125 125/1(+17%)	(14) Party President 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 18 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Punchestown (15.5f, good to soft) on NH debut 31 days ago. Up in trip. Well held in midfield on hurdles debut last month at Punchestown.
1	18 1st (18) (5/4 +64%) Shuffle The Deck	1.25 5/4(+64%)	(18) Shuffle The Deck 5/4, Promising type. Third of 14 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) on NH debut 23 days ago. Likely to improve. Chased home two bumper winners on recent hurdles debut at Punchestown; definite contender.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/1 +13%) Eastern Legend	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Eastern Legend 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Useful winner at 14f on flat. 10/3, below form second of 19 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft) 9 days ago. Recent Navan second puts him right in the mix if seeing out this longer trip.
3	2 3rd (2) (66/1 -100%) Bowensonfire	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Bowensonfire 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in bumper (9/2) at Roscommon (15.6f, good) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Tame enough bumper debut in June; time off since and more expected now switched to hurdles.
4	10 4th (10) (5/4 +9%) Karbau	1.25 5/4(+9%)	(10) Karbau 5/4, Won 8-runner bumper in France in April. Likely type for top stable. French AQPS winner has joined top team and utmost respect on hurdles debut.
5th	16 5th (16) (9/1 -13%) Quantum Quest	9 9/1(-13%)	(16) Quantum Quest 9/1, £125,000 after finishing third in sole point. Interesting runner, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Third to Shuffle The Deck in Borris House point; interesting Rules debutant.
6th	20 6th (20) (28/1 -12%) Affinity Rock	28 28/1(-12%)	(20) Affinity Rock 28/1, Affinisea filly. Dam dual point winner. Made a winning debut in the pointing field last month. Check the betting. Dromahane points' winner last month; interesting now switched to hurdles.
7th	3 7th (3) (200/1 +20%) Captain Porridge	200 200/1(+20%)	(3) Captain Porridge 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1 and hooded for 1st time, fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (15.5f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Up in trip. Poor efforts in maidens at Down Royal and Punchestown last month; easily passed over.
8th	15 8th (15) (20/1 +0%) Pookie Holler	20 20/1(+0%)	(15) Pookie Holler 20/1, Getawayhalf-brother to fair hurdler/useful chaser Lounge Lizard and bumper winner/fair hurdler Midnight Shuffle. Third in sole point in May. It'll be interesting to see how he compares in the betting to Quantum Quest. Placed in point; seems stable second-choice here on Rules debut.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 +0%) Jerrari	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Jerrari 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft, 50/1) 23 days ago. Punchestown run a step in the right direction but lot more required.
10th	8 10th (8) (150/1 +40%) Hei	150 150/1(+40%)	(8) Hei 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle (300/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 23 days ago. Big prices and little to show so far; eligible for a mark after this.
11th	17 11th (17) (125/1 +0%) Sheer Raz	125 125/1(+0%)	(17) Sheer Raz 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft, 18/1) on NH debut 13 days ago. Never sighted on hurdles debut at Clonmel 13 days ago, seems best watched for now.
12th	13 12th (13) (50/1 -25%) Nelson County	50 50/1(-25%)	(13) Nelson County 50/1, Runner-up on second of 2 starts in points (Apr 14). Another to monitor in the betting. Points' second; stoutly-bred type likely all the better for the run.
13th	4 13th (4) (50/1 +0%) Chanceawetmorning	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Chanceawetmorning 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 16/1, third of 12 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, good) on hurdles bow 84 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John Joseph Hanlon. Placed for Shark Hanlon in modest Sedgefield maiden in September; more required here.
14th	5 14th (5) (80/1 -60%) Duke Of Leggagh	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Duke Of Leggagh 80/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 10f on flat. Fifth of 19 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Navan (16f, soft) 9 days ago. Recent Navan fifth augurs well though not sure this longer trip will suit.
15th	7 15th (7) (125/1 +17%) Everysecondcounts	125 125/1(+17%)	(7) Everysecondcounts 125/1, Wings of Eagles gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Curley Finger and fair 2m hurdle winner Handlethekettle. Dam fairly useful 3m hurdle winner. The betting should guide to expectations. Newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
16th	12 16th (12) (100/1 -150%) My Boy Christy	100 100/1(-150%)	(12) My Boy Christy 100/1, €46,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler The Wallpark. Half-brother to smart 2m-3m hurdler The Wallpark; nicely-bred sort but may need more time.
17th	19 17th (19) (200/1 +20%) Tenfour	200 200/1(+20%)	(19) Tenfour 200/1, Pillar Coral gelding. Dam unraced. Pulled up in a point in May. Pulled up on sole point-to-point in May.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (100/1 +33%) Banner Royale	100 100/1(+33%)	(1) Banner Royale 100/1, Free Eagle gelding. Half-brother to Spanish 7f winner Popota. Dam winner on Flat in USA. Yard having good spell. Wears tongue strap. Tongue-tied for debut and likely best watched.

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French-recruit Karbau could be anything after winning by a wide margin on the level in his native country. He is the sole Closutton representative and the market is likely to revolve around him. An each-way chance is taken on BOWENSONFIRE who was the subject of a favourable report in a recent stable tour. He is expected to cut much more ice hurdling than he did in his sole bumper. Shuffle The Deck showed plenty of promise in third in a Punchestown maiden hurdle. Eastern Legend finished well behind Shuffle The Deck in fourth, but then finished a close second at Navan to strengthen the form. Henry de Bromhead introduces two point-to-point recruits in Quantum Quest and Pookie Holler who cannot be ruled out.

SHUFFLE THE DECK is given the chance to build on a promising effort at Punchestown last month, although a strong market move for Willie Mullins French bumper recruit Karbau would put a different slant on things. Quantum Quest cost a bit after placing in a point and is another interesting contender.

Willie Mullins has scored with several French recruits of late and AQPS winner KARBAU could be another one here

13:30 Naas Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 -45%) Jail No Bail	4 4/1(-45%)	(3) Jail No Bail 4/1, Shaped with encouragement when fifth in a Chepstow bumper in November 2022. Amiss on hurdling debut the following month but much better effort when third at Wincanton 11 months on. Off a further 12 months but should have more to offer. Improved third at Wincanton 13 months ago; strong claims if returning in the same form.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/8 -8%) Ken Roy	1.625 13/8(-8%)	(4) Ken Roy 13/8, Fair form when third in 2 bumpers earlier in the year. Shaped like a stayer when fourth on hurdles bow over 19.5f at Lingfield last month and upped slightly in trip here, there should be plenty more to come. Similar form in his three races and he's up to winning something like this.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/8 +77%) Bold Recruit	1.875 15/8(+77%)	(1) Bold Recruit 15/8, Five-race maiden pointer but showed fair form when runner-up in a pair of bumpers at the start of the summer. Didn't achieve a great deal despite occupying same spot on hurdles debut at Hereford last month but he's capable of better upped in trip. The form of his last two races have been franked and he should hold a good chance.
4	5 4th (5) (13/2 +54%) Minella Kaiser	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(5) Minella Kaiser 13/2, Second foal, dam, maiden hurdler/over fences who became temperamental (stayed 2½m), half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3½m) Mattock Ranger. Placed on first of 2 starts in Irish points, last of 8 finishers last time (Apr 7). Placed in one of his Irish points and he's joined a good yard for rules action.
5th	7 5th (7) (100/1 -100%) Laddie Cooper Mia	100 100/1(-100%)	(7) Laddie Cooper Mia 100/1, Shaped like a stayer in 3 bumpers and remote second of 4 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good) on hurdles bow last month. Wasn't seen to best effect at Lingfield but looks a longer-term project. A distance behind the winner when second at Sedgefield and a similar story at Lingfield.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (40/1 -186%) Rocks Up Late	40 40/1(-186%)	(6) Rocks Up Late 40/1, €52,000 3-y-o, Vadamos gelding. Dam (h107), 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to high-class hurdler/useful unbeaten chase winner (stayed 21f) Wicklow Brave. Makes appeal on pedigree but pulled up sole start in points and little short-term promise in a Sedgefield bumper last month. Up in trip. Odds-on when pulled up in his point and only 100-30 when beaten 9l in a Sedgefield bumper.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (40/1 -60%) Jack Sparrow Grey	40 40/1(-60%)	(2) Jack Sparrow Grey 40/1, Mere glimmers of ability in a Sandown bumper and a C&D novice last winter. Off a year and never involved on return to action over 2m here a fortnight ago. Not a bad debut in a Sandown bumper but hasn't built on that in two hurdles here.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (50/1 -127%) Onomaris	50 50/1(-127%)	(8) Onomaris 50/1, Dunaden mare. Dam (h67) bumper winner. Minor promise on debut at Lingfield 18 days ago and should know more this time. Fourth of the nine runners at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) but trailed the winner by 31l.

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Bold Recruit has been consistent by finishing second on his three previous starts under Rules. However, that tendency to find one too good brings enough doubt to cast a vote for the Paul Nicholls-trained KEN ROY, who is in the right hands to make progress and is entitled to be sharper after his jumping bow on his return to action at Lingfield. Jail No Bail and Onomaris are a couple of other potential improvers to consider.

Having shown a fair level of ability in bumpers, KEN ROY made a sound start to his hurdles career when fourth at Lingfield a month ago. Sure to build on that with that slightly longer trip in his favour, he looks the answer in favour of Jail No Bail and Bold Recruit.

The suggestion is BOLD RECRUIT who has had the form of his last two races franked in a big way.

13:40 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:52 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8/13 +51%) Bond Broker	0.615385 8/13(+51%)	(3) Bond Broker 8/13, Good-ground point winner who landed the odds with a hood fitted on third bumper start at Fakenham in April. Represents top yard and has to be a major player on hurdles debut. Point and bumper winner who could have a good future over hurdles; key player on return.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/1 -100%) Benmore	10 10/1(-100%)	(2) Benmore 10/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to hurdler Shannon Gray. Dam ran once over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Beakstown. Bred for jumping but produced a promising first effort when a keeping-on second in a bumper here last month. Promising second in a bumper here last month and he's respected on this switch to hurdling.
3	11 3rd (11) (150/1 -50%) Zafaan	150 150/1(-50%)	(11) Zafaan 150/1, Modest handicapper on Flat (stays 1m), failed to fire in 2024. Has left Kevin Philippart de Foy ahead of hurdles debut. Regressive on the Flat and is best watched on his hurdling/stable debut.
4	7 4th (7) (3/1 +63%) Kapal Layar	3 3/1(+63%)	(7) Kapal Layar 3/1, Third of 7 in a bumper at Carlisle in October and quickly switched to hurdling, he again displayed ability when fourth at Kempton 3 weeks ago. Expected to build on that. Promising fourth on hurdling debut at Kempton and that was behind an exciting prospect.
5th	4 5th (4) (28/1 -180%) Educator	28 28/1(-180%)	(4) Educator 28/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 2m), operating bit below best when last seen. Has left Michael Appleby but has the raw ability to be a factor on hurdles debut. Useful at his best on the Flat and needs checking in market on hurdling/stable debut.
6th	10 6th (10) (22/1 -120%) Sharp Distinction	22 22/1(-120%)	(10) Sharp Distinction 22/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f), successful at Lingfield last time. Stamina no issue now hurdling and he's one to consider. Three wins on the Flat including over 1m4f last month; watch market on hurdling debut.
7th	9 7th (9) (33/1 -32%) Shan't Wait	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) Shan't Wait 33/1, €35,000 3-y-o, fifth foal, half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Sea Invasion (21f winner, by Sea Moon). Dam 9f-1¾m winner. Held back by mistakes on debut over C&D a fortnight ago. Weakened into sixth of nine over C&D on recent debut; down the list.
8th	6 8th (6) (9/1 -38%) Gore Point	9 9/1(-38%)	(6) Gore Point 9/1, Flat-bred gelding who got back on track following 10 months off when winning 5-runner bumper at Stratford in October, making all and quickening clear straight. Too free and on the retreat when falling on hurdles debut. Hood may help. Bumper winner who fell on hurdling debut but he's in the mix on this drop back in trip.
9th	8 9th (8) (100/1 0%) Les's Jersey Royal	100 100/1(0%)	(8) Les's Jersey Royal 100/1, Held back by inexperience in a Kempton bumper in February but, after 9 months off, he showed some promise sent hurdling when fifth of 12 in maiden at Leicester (20.5f) in November. Drop to 2m looked against him at Taunton since. Well held in first two runs and was tailed off last time; remains best watched for now.
10th	1 10th (1) (66/1 -65%) Ballela Blaze	66 66/1(-65%)	(1) Ballela Blaze 66/1, Conduit gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Clues And Arrows and modest hurdler/chaser Banna Beach, stayed 2¾m. Dam unraced. Easy winner sole start in Irish points in March 2023 but just modest form in a bumper 4 months later. Easy winner of a point but well held in sole bumper; now goes hurdling after 504 days off.
11th	12 11th (12) (40/1 +60%) Alexandra Larose	40 40/1(+60%)	(12) Alexandra Larose 40/1, Sister to bumper winner/useful 2¾m hurdle winner Shannon Royale. Minor promise on second of 2 starts in bumpers back in the spring for Georgina Nicholls but never dangerous both hurdles outings in recent weeks. Well-held seventh in both hurdle runs and she needs to show a lot more this time.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (200/1 +0%) Elite Etoile	200 200/1(+0%)	(5) Elite Etoile 200/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle for John Joseph Hanlon and offered nothing for new connections 3 weeks ago. Well held in two Irish bumpers and was tailed off on hurdling/stable debut last month.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (200/1 +0%) Dunstall Angel	200 200/1(+0%)	(13) Dunstall Angel 200/1, Glimmers of ability in a couple of bumpers last season but no form over hurdles so far. Well beaten in two bumpers and she struggled in two hurdle runs last month.

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The switch to more positive tactics saw BOND BROKER make all in a bumper at Fakenham last season. Paul Nicholls' five-year-old was a winner on his sole outing between the flags and he's fancied to make a successful hurdles bow on his return to action. Although Gore Point fell on his timber debut at Taunton last month, he seemed too keen for that 2m3f distance and better is expected. Benmore is also noted.

BOND BROKER outclassed 6 rivals in a bumper at Fakenham when last seen in April and with, this sharp 2m in his favour now hurdling, he'll take a fair bit of stopping. Kapal Layar is open to improvement, with Benmore another to consider.

The vote goes to point and bumper winner BOND BROKER, who could have a good future at this new discipline.

13:52 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Naas Maiden Hurdle 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (11/2 -22%) Interchangeable	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(7) Interchangeable 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Very good twelfth of 25 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good, 200/1) 16 days ago. One to consider. Promise when staying on at Fairyhouse latest, hood worn that day left off, can't discount.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 +64%) Hills Of Glory	5 5/1(+64%)	(6) Hills Of Glory 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, fourteenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft) 9 days ago. Best effort a 27l sixth at Punchestown, will qualify for handicaps after this run, watch.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 +0%) Couldntmakeitup	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Couldntmakeitup 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Very good fifth of 14 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 13 days ago. Best effort yet on latest at Clonmel, jumping needs to improve, place claims.
4	10 4th (10) (20/1 0%) O' Bon Pardon	20 20/1(0%)	(10) O' Bon Pardon 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) on hurdles bow 23 days ago. Beaten 33l on hurdling debut at Punchestown last month at 100-1, may need more time.
5th	11 5th (11) (4/1 +71%) Solsbury Hill	4 4/1(+71%)	(11) Solsbury Hill 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 20/1, seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 36 days ago. Showed a glimmer promise in a couple of bumpers, jumped poorly on hurdles debut, watch.
6th	12 6th (12) (16/1 +36%) Trade Master	16 16/1(+36%)	(12) Trade Master 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 25 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Navan (16f, soft) 9 days ago. Definite potential first two starts, may have needed comeback run, can't discount.
7th	5 7th (5) (10/3 +58%) Hearts And Spades	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(5) Hearts And Spades 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, fourteenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 16 days ago. Rated 105, showed promise on second hurdles start, drop in trip not ideal latest, chance.
8th	2 8th (2) (4/1 -100%) Colonel Nelson	4 4/1(-100%)	(2) Colonel Nelson 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 10 in bumper at Clonmel (16.2f, good to soft, 10/3) 39 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Leading claims in this company. Fourth in a bumper latest, filled the same position sole hurdles start, leading claims.
9th	4 9th (4) (100/1 +20%) Famous Sonnet	100 100/1(+20%)	(4) Famous Sonnet 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Triple figure odds for both starts over hurdles and ran accordingly, others more likely.
10th	14 10th (14) (66/1 -164%) Glenetty	66 66/1(-164%)	(14) Glenetty 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 22/1, eighth of 10 in hunter chase at Tipperary (23.4f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. Placed in multiple point-to-points, 0-4 under Rules, looks up against it.
11th	13 11th (13) (66/1 -65%) Cullig	66 66/1(-65%)	(13) Cullig 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 8/1, ninth of 13 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, soft) 24 days ago. 0-4 under Rules, beaten similar distances in two starts over timber, others appeal more.
12th	8 12th (8) (20/1 +60%) Kerlogue	20 20/1(+60%)	(8) Kerlogue 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, below form seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft, 66/1) 120 days ago. Mild promise on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe, poor twice since, tongue-tie discarded, watch.
13th	9 13th (9) (150/1 +25%) Nancy Miles	150 150/1(+25%)	(9) Nancy Miles 150/1, Fell in novice hurdle at Limerick (18.7f, soft, 125/1) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Bled on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse, was beaten when falling latest, risky; cheekpieces.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (50/1 -100%) Battle Roar	50 50/1(-100%)	(1) Battle Roar 50/1, Modest hurdler. 6/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 13 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. 0-6 over hurdles, rated 88, tailed off on latest, unlikely to be the answer, tongue tied.

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There isn't a lot of depth to this race and perhaps HEARTS AND SPADES can take advantage of that. He has one notable run in the book when fourth behind a more than useful horse in a Navan maiden hurdle. His rating of 105 entitles him to be heavily involved. Colonel Nelson is one to consider after banking fourth places on hurdle debut at Punchestown and in a bumper at Clonmel. Solsbury Hill ran a fair race in seventh over a shorter trip at this racecourse last month and he can improve upon that. There is likely more to come from Hills Of Glory, while Interchangeable could get in the mix.

COLONEL NELSON brings the most solid form to the table in a weak race and, although Interchangeable's latest effort would give him a chance, he's not certain to back it up. Hearts And Spades can also be considered but the market is likely to be informative overall.

COLONEL NELSON shaped okay on his hurdling debut at Punchestown and looks the most solid option stepping up in trip.

14:00 Naas Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/5 +13%) Lady Balko	1.2 6/5(+13%)	(1) Lady Balko 6/5, On a roll in handicap hurdles last season, completing a hat-trick at up to 3m. Shaped as if needing the run on return/chase debut and marked herself as a young staying chaser to follow when winning 6-runner handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 2 weeks ago. Will improve again. Made all for an easy win over C&D recently; 9lb rise to deal with but hard to fault.
2	3 2nd (3) (14/1 -460%) Northern Poet	14 14/1(-460%)	(3) Northern Poet 14/1, Recorded a hat-trick switched to fences in the second half of 2022/23. Seen only 3 times last season and ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces when second of 4 to Copperhead at this C&D (good to firm) back in May. Has gone well fresh previously so he's a likely contender (has had a wind op). The form of his latest second here in May reads well; has since had a wind operation.
3	6 3rd (6) (4/1 +33%) Sadler's Bay	4 4/1(+33%)	(6) Sadler's Bay 4/1, Fair maiden hurdler who took well to fences season, finishing runner-up in 3m handicaps at Southwell and Exeter. Wasn't disgraced after 10 months off when third at Market Rasen (21.4f, soft) recently and that should've blown away any cobwebs. Tongue tie applied. Latest third at Market Rasen was after 308 days away and over a trip short of his best.
4	4 4th (4) (9/2 +31%) Village Master	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(4) Village Master 9/2, Won first 5 outings over fences. latest in 26f handicap at Fontwell in June. Had another wind op prior to return and lost his unbeaten record in this sphere with a whimper after 5 months off at Ffos Las (23.8f, good to soft) just over 5 weeks ago. Must bounce back fitted with cheekpieces. Won his first five chases and latest run after a break was too bad to be true.
5th	2 5th (2) (28/1 -180%) Foxboro	28 28/1(-180%)	(2) Foxboro 28/1, Proved at least as good as ever when scoring at Exeter (30.7f, heavy) 12 months ago but laboured efforts on his next 3 starts. Has since switched yards ahead of this return so a watching brief advised with usual headgear discarded. Strong stayer but inconsistent and has changed yards; usually wears some headgear.
6th	5 6th (5) (33/1 -175%) Born At Midnight	33 33/1(-175%)	(5) Born At Midnight 33/1, Dual C&D winner and he signed off last season with a good second of 11 in handicap chase at this C&D in the spring. Proved easy to back after 8 months off and looked very rusty here (soft) a fortnight ago and now first-time cheekpieces go on. Excellent record over C&D but he ran very flat in Lady Balko's race here two weeks ago.

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LADY BALKO relished the step up in trip when landing the spoils over C&D a fortnight ago. That was just the five-year-old's second outing over fences and she scored with enough in hand to suggest that a 9lb hike in the ratings won't prevent her from following up. Village Master racked up a five-timer earlier in the year and he can be excused his reappearance when pulled up at Ffos Las after being hampered twice. Warren Greatrex's charge is feared most, ahead of the returning Northern Poet.

LADY BALKO marked herself as a young chaser to follow when scooting clear over C&D a fortnight ago, so she's taken to defy a 9 lb rise at the expense of Sadler's Bay, who wasn't disgraced after 10 months off when third at Market Rasen recently and now heads back up in trip fitted with a first-time tongue tie. Northern Poet has gone well fresh previously, so he completes the shortlist.

Lady Balko is hard to knock but one who might get the better of her is SADLER'S BAY, who certainly deserves a break.

14:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:22 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 -29%) Jakana	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(2) Jakana 9/2, Fair form when placed in a bumper and when second of 5 in novice at Exeter (18.5f, good) on her hurdles bow 28 days ago. May do better still. In the mix. Kept on well for second at Exeter and today's extra yardage promises to suit.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/6 +47%) Crazierthandaisy	0.666667 4/6(+47%)	(1) Crazierthandaisy 4/6, Fairly useful bumper winner who made a promising start hurdling when second of 10 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 11/10) 22 days ago, conceding first run to the winner. More to come now up in trip. Big shout. Bumper winner who was second at Uttoxeter on hurdle debut and holds leading form claims.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/1 -20%) Jesuila Des Mottes	6 6/1(-20%)	(3) Jesuila Des Mottes 6/1, 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, easily her best run when a clear third of 9 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. May progress further. Considered. Third at Lingfield last time; no match for the first two but they're both useful prospects.
4	9 4th (9) (11/1 +21%) Tillaway	11 11/1(+21%)	(9) Tillaway 11/1, 9/1, caught the eye under a patient ride when fifth of 11 in novice at Chepstow (16f, good) on her hurdles bow 24 days ago. Sort to do better in due course. Third in Irish bumper in May but only fifth in her first two hurdle starts.
5th	7 5th (7) (150/1 -50%) Ramalamadingdong	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Ramalamadingdong 150/1, 28/1, tenth of 12 in bumper at Ffos Las 36 days ago. Needs a big step forward now going over hurdles. Well beaten at 28-1 in a bumper at Ffos Las and a transformation is needed.
6th	8 6th (8) (40/1 -122%) Superior Glance	40 40/1(-122%)	(8) Superior Glance 40/1, Passing Glance mare. Dam fair 2m-2½m chase winner. Won her sole start in point bumpers in 2020 but has her fitness to prove here on her belated hurdling debut. Won a British point-to-point bumper on debut in December 2020 but she's been absent since.
7th	11 7th (11) (13/2 +24%) Zarhanya	6.5 13/2(+24%)	(11) Zarhanya 13/2, 13/2, built on bumper debut promise when third of 8 in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) on her hurdles bow 32 days ago. Can progress. Shortlisted. Fair third on last month's hurdle debut at Market Rasen and could build on that effort.
8th	5 8th (5) (40/1 -150%) Little Miller	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Little Miller 40/1, £23,000 5-y-o, Court Cave mare. Dam unraced. Won her sole start in Irish points in January so she's worth a market check and possibilities. Won a point on debut in January but the form of that race looks modest; sold for £23,000.
9th	6 9th (6) (150/1 -200%) Molly Mason	150 150/1(-200%)	(6) Molly Mason 150/1, Related to winners but she hasn't offered any short-term encouragement over hurdles at Ludlow and Warwick recently. Half-sister to three winners but beaten a long way on her first two starts.
10th	10 10th (10) (150/1 -50%) Troubleisontheway	150 150/1(-50%)	(10) Troubleisontheway 150/1, Being brought along steadily, seventh of 8 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 16 days ago. Can do better in the longer term. She's bred to win races but has finished tailed off on all three starts.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (200/1 0%) Lily's Ruby	200 200/1(0%)	(4) Lily's Ruby 200/1, 200/1, last of 12 in bumper at Worcester 61 days ago. Much more needed on her hurdles debut up in trip. Tailed off at 200-1 on debut in a bumper at Worcester (2m, soft) in October.

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CRAZIERTHANDAISY was a beaten short-priced favourite on her jumping bow over 2m at Uttoxeter, but her second still offered encouragement and compensation could be on the cards. Nicky Henderson's bumper winner should relish this trip and any improvement will make her tough to beat. The biggest threat may emerge from Jesuila Des Mottes, who posted her best effort to date when a staying-on third at Lingfield last month. Jakana is the pick of the remainder.

Nicky Henderson's Walk In The Park mare CRAZIERTHANDAISY shaped well on her hurdling bow when runner-up at Uttoxeter and this fairly useful bumper scorer can go one better now. Market Rasen third Zarhanya also has better days ahead of her and is next on the list ahead of Jesuila des Mottes and Jakana who can fight it out for minor honours.

This could go to JAKANA, who has shaped as though she will improve for this step up in trip on her second hurdle start.

14:22 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (4/1 -14%) Baby Kate	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Baby Kate 4/1, Won first 2 bumpers starts before finishing 15¼ lengths eleventh of 16 to Diva Luna in Nickel Coin Mares' National Hunt Flat Race at Aintree (17f, soft). Makes hurdles debut and sure to be very well prepared for this. Smart form in bumpers, bred for hurdling, top yard and respected, good ground a question.
2	10 2nd (10) (1/2 +73%) Karoline Banbou	0.5 1/2(+73%)	(10) Karoline Banbou 1/2, 42/10, 2 lengths second of 10 to Kamaro D'huez in Gr 1 bumper at Fontainebleau (12.9f, soft). Off 12 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving S. Zuliani and this dual-winning bumper has to be of interest given yard she represents. Placed in a Grade 1 bumper in France, yard does well with these sorts, leading contender.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 +30%) Belle The Tigress	14 14/1(+30%)	(4) Belle The Tigress 14/1, Promising type. 40/1, fifth of 21 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 29 days ago, not knocked about. May well do better. Pleasing hurdles debut at Navan, should improve for that experience, each-way claims.
4	17 4th (17) (7/2 -40%) Qualimita	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(17) Qualimita 7/2, Very expensive purchase following point win. Promising sort. 30/100, second of 21 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 29 days ago. Open to improvement with that under her belt. Point winner, placed in a Listed bumper and on hurdles debut, improve for latest, claims.
5th	12 5th (12) (11/1 -38%) Lau And Shaz	11 11/1(-38%)	(12) Lau And Shaz 11/1, Third of 11 in bumper (8/11) at this C&D (good to soft) 36 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Makes hurdles debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time may help her. Promise in last two bumpers including one here, tongue tied for hurdles debut, respected.
6th	16 6th (16) (150/1 +0%) Miss Mini Bee	150 150/1(+0%)	(16) Miss Mini Bee 150/1, Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. 100/1 and hooded for 1st time, seventeenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. Bumper winner on heavy a year ago, no impact on hurdles debut, may need more time.
7th	5 7th (5) (66/1 +18%) Classy Cc	66 66/1(+18%)	(5) Classy Cc 66/1, 40/1 and tongue strap on, fifth of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. Glimmer of promise in a bumper in May, off since, best watched on hurdling debut.
8th	11 8th (11) (50/1 -52%) Kilda Kelle	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Kilda Kelle 50/1, 7/2, seventh of 11 in bumper at Tipperary (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 71 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Weakened late on in a bumper on debut, 100,000 euros purchase is worth a market check.
9th	20 9th (20) (250/1 -67%) Watty Show	250 250/1(-67%)	(20) Watty Show 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, good, 28/1) 18 days ago. Beaten a combined distance of 57l in her two starts over hurdles, one for handicaps.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (150/1 +0%) Bambeano	150 150/1(+0%)	(3) Bambeano 150/1, Poor hurdler. Fair winner at 12f on Flat. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 20/1), unable to sustain effort. Switches from Flat to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Mark Fahey. AW Flat winner, promise in sole hurdles run, lacks a run, watch on debut for new yard.
10th	7 10th (7) (150/1 +0%) Fix It For Me	150 150/1(+0%)	(7) Fix It For Me 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, good to soft, 150/1) 156 days ago. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Colm A. Murphy. No impact in two maiden hurdles and a bumper, off since July, new yard, best watched.
11th	8 11th (8) (150/1 -50%) Flier	150 150/1(-50%)	(8) Flier 150/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Flat maiden, 0-3 over hurdles, well beaten here on penultimate, others appeal more.
12th	15 12th (15) (150/1 +0%) Mayo For Sam	150 150/1(+0%)	(15) Mayo For Sam 150/1, Fair Flat winner, making jumps debut. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 18 in handicap (50/1) at Galway (11.8f, heavy) 49 days ago. Two-time Flat winner, will stay and will like the ground but is probably best watched.
13th	14 13th (14) (150/1 0%) Leah's Contessa	150 150/1(0%)	(14) Leah's Contessa 150/1, Ninth of 21 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Navan (16f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Not disgraced in either start over hurdles, will qualify for handicaps after this run.
14th	6 14th (6) (250/1 -25%) Cnoc An Locha	250 250/1(-25%)	(6) Cnoc An Locha 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Thurles (16.2f, good) 18 days ago. Down the field in first two maiden hurdles, probably one for handicaps.
15th	18 15th (18) (200/1 +0%) Stage Lady	200 200/1(+0%)	(18) Stage Lady 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy), folding before 3 out. Off 10 months. Down in trip. Well beaten both starts over hurdles, down in trip and tongue tie off, others preferred.
16th	19 16th (19) (250/1 -25%) Tubberfinn Lady	250 250/1(-25%)	(19) Tubberfinn Lady 250/1, Pulled up in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft, 250/1) on NH debut 9 days ago, pulled up before last. Pulled up here on debut at 250-1, hard to make a case for after that.
17th	13 17th (13) (250/1 -25%) Lauro Lady	250 250/1(-25%)	(13) Lauro Lady 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Sixteenth of 21 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft, 250/1) 29 days ago. Out the back in a pair of maiden hurdles at Wexford and Navan; passed over.
18th	22 18th (22) (250/1 -25%) Naughty Aimee	250 250/1(-25%)	(22) Naughty Aimee 250/1, Twelfth of 13 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good) on NH debut 41 days ago. Hooded for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time. RESERVE. 125-1 and beaten 129l on her racecourse debut, now hooded and tongue tied; reserve.
19th	21 19th (21) (150/1 +0%) Castlerock Lady	150 150/1(+0%)	(21) Castlerock Lady 150/1, Kingston Hill mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Little Big Rocky. Dam (h101) maiden hurdler (stayed 2½m). RESERVE. Kingston Hill mare, half-sister to a winner, best watched on racecourse debut; reserve.

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KAROLINE BANBOU is a fascinating runner on her first outing for Willie Mullins. The No Risk At All filly was a Grade 3 bumper winner in her native France and was last seen finishing second in Grade 1 company at Fontainebleau in November of last year. She could be a very smart addition to the Closutton team. Mullins has a strong hand as he also saddles Listed bumper winner Baby Kate. The daughter of Augusta Kate disappointed at Aintree and is better than that showing. Qualimita was turned over at a short price on her hurdling debut at Navan last month and needs to improve on that run.

BABY KATE failed to deliver when a strong favourite for a Grade 2 bumper in the spring but she looked good prior to that and she couldn't be in better hands now hurdling. She's awarded the vote but a case can definitely be made for Qualimita, Amboyna and Karoline Banbou (a stablemate of the selection).

Gordon Elliott's QUALIMITA shaped with plenty of promise at Navan last month. She will strip fitter now and should improve plenty.

14:30 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (10/1 +0%) Eliza Dolittle	10 10/1(+0%)	(10) Eliza Dolittle 10/1, Maiden hurdler who came in a well-held third of 5 in 2m3f Fontwell handicap 29 days ago. More is required. Dropped to 2m3f last time at Fontwell and appeared to get outpaced in that 13l defeat.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/1 -133%) Tara Iti	7 7/1(-133%)	(4) Tara Iti 7/1, Course winner who arrives in good nick, second of 4 in selling hurdle here (15.9f, good) 28 days ago. Up in trip and enters calculations once more. Beaten in sellers the last twice but looks in good enough form to make presence felt.
3	8 3rd (8) (17/2 -113%) Mutley Crew	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(8) Mutley Crew 17/2, Took a big step forward on her handicap bow when scoring at Fontwell (19f) in October, asserting late on. Up 6 lb but she's well in the mix after a break. Took some driving but got there in the end on handicap debut at Fontwell; up 6lb.
4	1 4th (1) (15/2 -7%) Macari	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(1) Macari 15/2, Course winner. Below-form fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle over C&D 14 days ago. Sort to bounce back though. Running well until his run here two weeks ago; likely to threaten at this lower level.
5th	5 5th (5) (80/1 -400%) Jewel Eyed Judy	80 80/1(-400%)	(5) Jewel Eyed Judy 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden who offered little after 7 months off when sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) 25 days ago. Much more required now going into handicaps. Goes handicapping off a low mark but with it all to prove.
6th	11 6th (11) (28/1 +44%) Onnaroll	28 28/1(+44%)	(11) Onnaroll 28/1, Remains a maiden after 20 runs and he came in only sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, good) 41 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. Longstanding maiden who has struggled to get competitive this year.
7th	3 7th (3) (8/1 +50%) Trevor's Lad	8 8/1(+50%)	(3) Trevor's Lad 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 15 in handicap at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Possibilities. The best of his five runs was on debut when placed in a Fontwell novice; must step up.
8th	7 8th (7) (5/4 +50%) Whynotnowroy	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(7) Whynotnowroy 5/4, Signed off for Keiran Burke with 2m5f Fontwell success in May and resumed for his new stable with an excellent second of 10 in handicap hurdle there 29 days ago. Leading claims off an unchanged mark. Probably bumped into one well treated at Fontwell; respected off the same mark.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 +0%) Simon The Seagull	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Simon The Seagull 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who was pulled up in handicap here (25f) in April. Needs to take a major step forward on his seasonal return. Hasn't shown much at all in his five races, including a handicap over 3m1f; opposable.
10th	2 10th (2) (10/1 +50%) Red Windsor	10 10/1(+50%)	(2) Red Windsor 10/1, Sole success came over 2 years ago and arrives on back of poor efforts in cheekpieces at Warwick and Wincanton recently. Visor is reached for now. Very well handicapped but for good reason after his struggles this past 12 months.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (66/1 -164%) Feach Amach	66 66/1(-164%)	(6) Feach Amach 66/1, Struck at the third time of asking over hurdles at Sedgefield last November but has failed to kick on in handicaps subsequently, though, coming in last of 12 on her return. Tongue tied now with lots to prove. Juvenile winner; not much of a threat in five handicaps, especially last time.

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A 6lb rise for MUTLEY CREW's victory at Fontwell looks on the lenient side. The second added substance to the form when runner-up at Uttoxeter and Robert Walford's unexposed mare should prove tough to beat. Whynotnowroy found only a handicap debutant too strong at Fontwell and isn't taken lightly racing off an unchanged mark. Jewel Eyed Judy is worth a market check on her entry into handicap company.

WHYNOTNOWROY made a promising start for Neil Mulholland when runner-up at Fontwell last month and is weighted to go one better here. Mutley Crew looked an improved model when going in at the same track in October and is feared most after a break, while course winner Tara Iti and the lightly-raced Trevor's Lad can also have a say.

After bumping into one on a good mark on her recent stable debut, WHYNOTNOWROY is taken to go one better.

14:40 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:52 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/1 +21%) Annaharvey Lad	11 11/1(+21%)	(5) Annaharvey Lad 11/1, Well held in handicap hurdle and chase at Market Rasen at the end of 2023. Best watched back from nearly a year off unless the betting hints otherwise. 8yo; returns from absence and remains lightly raced, but no impact in first two handicaps.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 +0%) Pottersjetamay	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) Pottersjetamay 14/1, Third in maiden/novice hurdles for Charlie Longsdon in the spring but last of 5 on his Uttoxeter handicap debut for new stable 3 weeks ago. Needs to have come on a lot. Well beaten on last month's stable/handicap debut; hard to be confident after that.
3	8 3rd (8) (6/1 -9%) De Vega's Warrior	6 6/1(-9%)	(8) De Vega's Warrior 6/1, A frustrating maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f) and minor promise in his qualifying runs over hurdles this autumn. Handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance, though, and his yard had a winner last week. Flat maiden; well beaten on all three hurdle runs but not ruled out off lowly opening mark.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +30%) Danny's Friend	7 7/1(+30%)	(7) Danny's Friend 7/1, Hasn't made an impact in 3 handicap starts but he may have needed the latest one after here (2m) after 5 months off. Back up in trip. Still relatively early days. Hint of promise over 2m4f at Worcester in July; could be a contender now back up in trip.
5th	11 5th (11) (5/1 +38%) Nothinelsematters	5 5/1(+38%)	(11) Nothinelsematters 5/1, Poor maiden hurdler who offered little after 6 months off at Ludlow in October and unseated early on his chase debut the following month. Two fair efforts in the spring and not written off each-way now back over hurdles.
6th	6 6th (6) (4/1 +20%) Ballydangan	4 4/1(+20%)	(6) Ballydangan 4/1, Maiden who hasn't shown an immediate benefit for the switch to the Dan Skelton yard but it's probably only a matter of time before he does. Well beaten on both stable starts but top trainer may find the key at some stage.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (4/1 -45%) Easter Icon	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Easter Icon 4/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat and left his qualifying form over hurdles well behind when landing a handicap at Fontwell in August. Subsequent Ascot third was creditable and he rather stands out as an in-form sort in this line up. Four-time Flat winner; has run well in first two handicap hurdles; holds solid claims.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (10/1 -67%) Kings Justice	10 10/1(-67%)	(10) Kings Justice 10/1, Did well over fences last season, winning once and runner-up on 3 other occasions. Off since finishing a below-form fourth at Fakenham in May. The betting is perhaps the best guide after 7 months off. Won over fences last season and not discounted on first outing since May.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (18/1 -13%) Diamand De Vindecy	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Diamand De Vindecy 18/1, Placed in a Taunton handicap hurdle off 3 lb higher in February and successful on the Flat at Haydock in June. Has lost his way in that sphere since ahead of this return to hurdles. Five-time Flat winner but out of form in that code on his last few starts.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (66/1 -164%) Kuma Beach	66 66/1(-164%)	(9) Kuma Beach 66/1, Well held in bumper/3 hurdles earlier in the year but one to keep an eye on in the market now handicapping after a break. Hasn't shown much but goes handicapping off a lowly mark and a market check is advised.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (125/1 -525%) A Day To Dream	125 125/1(-525%)	(4) A Day To Dream 125/1, Modest on Flat and over hurdles for Ollie Pears. Has switched to Mike Sowersby since his latest start at Hexham 38 days ago. Tailed off on final run for Ollie Pears but fair 3rd previously; e-w shout if back on song.

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EASTER ICON won on his handicap bow at Fontwell before running with plenty of credit when third at Ascot last month. This doesn't look anywhere near as strong on paper and the five-year-old appears to have been found an excellent opportunity to strike again. De Vega's Warrior might step forward on his handicap debut, while similar comments apply to Kuma Beach.

In a contest where the majority have a point to prove the obvious one is top-weight EASTER ICON. Ballydangan hasn't shown much obvious promise in 2 outings for Dan Skelton but he'll likely click before long and a market move would make him a threat. Danny's Friend can build on a recent outing here after a break and prove best of the remainder.

The vast majority of these have something to prove but EASTER ICON (nap) is a glaring exception and he can add to his August win.

14:52 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (12/1 +14%) Royal Time	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Royal Time 12/1, Tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, good to soft, 11/2) 73 days ago. Form is weak but worth noting that he was quite well-supported at Gowran on latest.
2	15 2nd (15) (33/1 -50%) Added Bonus	33 33/1(-50%)	(15) Added Bonus 33/1, Two wins from 43 NH runs. 16/1, seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) 67 days ago, going in snatches. Switches from chase to hurdles. Twice successful over fences at Thurles, has failed to win in 27 attempts over hurdles.
3	6 3rd (6) (13/2 +19%) Backfromtheraces	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(6) Backfromtheraces 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.4f, heavy) 49 days ago. Can give a good account. Made a bright start to the start to the season when second at Wexford, leading chance.
4	11 4th (11) (7/1 +50%) Bishbashbosh	7 7/1(+50%)	(11) Bishbashbosh 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to soft) 66 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Harry Smyth. Tongue strap on 1st time. Recently taken over by Ross O'Sullivan, lightly raced and open to improvement, tongue-tie.
6th	12 6th (12) (50/1 -317%) Ghumama	50 50/1(-317%)	(12) Ghumama 50/1, 80/1, good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good). Off 6 months. Down in trip and not discounted. Two Flat wins on AW, by far her best race over hurdles when second at Downpatrick in June.
7th	22 7th (22) (11/2 +69%) Newport	5.5 11/2(+69%)	(22) Newport 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, good, 33/1) 18 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly. RESERVE. Second reserve, encouraging fourth at Thurles last time with Dream Escape back in sixth.
8th	14 8th (14) (8/1 +50%) Indulging	8 8/1(+50%)	(14) Indulging 8/1, 20/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.6f, good to soft) 53 days ago. One for the shortlist. Best run this year was over 7f at Laytown, most recent hurdling effort was satisfactory.
9th	5 9th (5) (16/1 -14%) Spread The Faith	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Spread The Faith 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good, 150/1) 34 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Modest form in maidens, has a decent pedigree, may find her level in handicaps.
10	10 \|B\| (10) (10/1 -25%) Petit Dejeuner	10 10/1(-25%)	(10) Petit Dejeuner 10/1, 12/1, solid third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) 17 days ago. In the picture. Showed signs of a return to form when third at Thurles late last month, more needed.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (66/1 +0%) Like A Bumblebee	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) Like A Bumblebee 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, soft, 80/1) 27 days ago. Back down in trip. In good hands but had poor form in maidens and finished in rear on handicap debut.
19	19 \|U\| (19) (66/1 +18%) Internet Biddy	66 66/1(+18%)	(19) Internet Biddy 66/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 67 days ago. More is required. Placed in a bumper in Britain, no sign of worthwhile form in handicap hurdles so far.
10th	8 10th (8) (28/1 -12%) Party Moon	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) Party Moon 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at Bellewstown (12.2f, good). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Two Flat wins were in Germany in 2019, his three hurdle runs were in 2021, hard to fancy.
11th	4 11th (4) (6/1 -9%) O'faolains Glory	6 6/1(-9%)	(4) O'faolains Glory 6/1, Creditable third of 23 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Navan (16f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Can make presence felt. Won twice in the spring, could be ready to strike again following third at Navan on latest.
12th	16 12th (16) (33/1 -18%) Cornmarket	33 33/1(-18%)	(16) Cornmarket 33/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (23.8f, soft, 14/1), beaten before home turn. Off 8 months. Significantly down in trip. Has never reached the first three in a race of any description, lacks a recent outing.
13th	1 13th (1) (14/1 +22%) Zolpharine	14 14/1(+22%)	(1) Zolpharine 14/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 7 in novice chase (10/1) at Thurles (25.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly back down in trip. Mostly campaigned over fences lately, badly out of form in his runs over hurdles.
14th	17 14th (17) (11/1 +61%) Derby De Thaix	11 11/1(+61%)	(17) Derby De Thaix 11/1, Remains a maiden after 42 NH runs. Fair sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, good, 12/1) 41 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Enters calculations. 0-41 hurdles record is highly off-putting but twice a runner-up this season, unreliable.
15th	2 15th (2) (25/1 -14%) Dreamz	25 25/1(-14%)	(2) Dreamz 25/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft, 17/2) 52 days ago. Ballinrobe second in May was quite promising, very poor runs at Sligo last time.
16th	13 16th (13) (16/1 -14%) Carslake	16 16/1(-14%)	(13) Carslake 16/1, Arrives well below par over fences for Aengus King. Needs this yard switch to spark a major resurgence. Very weak form, still only five, feasible that Charles Byrnes can transform his fortunes.

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O'FAOLAINS GLORY ran well in a competitive contest at Navan and a similar effort may be enough to get her on the scoresheet again. The Fame And Glory mare showed marked improvement on previous efforts when third to Love Me and, off just 2lb higher, looks to be on a rating that she can win off. She scored off this mark over fences at Downpatrick in May. Backfromtheraces ran well on her handicap debut when chasing home Inchiquin Star at Wexford in late October and could be a danger. Bishbashbosh is unexposed and might be one to note on her first outing for Ross O'Sullivan.

A case can be made for a few of these but NO BIG DEAL looks the way to go on the back of his promising Limerick fourth. Navan third O'Faolains Glory is next on the list with Petit Dejeuner, Backfromtheraces and Ghumama also in the picture.

A winner off an equivalent chase mark in May, O'FAOLAIN'S GLORY has solid claim on current hurdles form following a Navan third

15:00 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/4 +8%) I Shut That D'or	1.5 6/4(+8%)	(2) I Shut That D'or 6/4, Returned to form when scoring over C&D last month and was only collared close home in follow-up bid at Wincanton (20.2f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Likely contender. C&D winner who jumped to his left when narrowly beaten at Wincanton; player.
2	6 2nd (6) (16/1 +43%) Shaw's Cross	16 16/1(+43%)	(6) Shaw's Cross 16/1, Veteran who gained his first chasing success at this course (17f) in January 2023. Rather hit-and-miss since, though, and makes limited appeal. 2 lb out of the handicap. Hasn't threatened in eight starts since going close in this race 12 months ago.
3	4 3rd (4) (25/1 -233%) Pleasure Garden	25 25/1(-233%)	(4) Pleasure Garden 25/1, Fair 4-time winner at up to 2m on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott. Followed winning chase debut at this course (17f) in April 2023 with a couple of respectable efforts in defeat but he's entitled to need this run on the back of a 18-month absence. Course winner in good form when last seen; market helpful returning from 545 days away.
4	3 4th (3) (11/2 -100%) Mutual Respect	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(3) Mutual Respect 11/2, Won back-to-back handicaps at Worcester and Bangor this autumn and arrives on back of creditable second of 6 at Sedgefield (16.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Races off same mark here and holds solid claims. Bang in form and still competitively treated; today's longer distance won't faze him.
5th	5 5th (5) (18/1 +10%) Millies Mite	18 18/1(+10%)	(5) Millies Mite 18/1, Seemed suited by the switch to prominent tactics when off the mark at the twenty-seventh attempt at Fontwell (19.5f) in April. However, she has failed to fire more recently, including on recent return at Lingfield. Hasn't kicked in from her Fontwell win over this far in April and she's now 1-31 overall.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (9/4 +44%) Hidalgo Des Bordes	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(1) Hidalgo Des Bordes 9/4, Made a winning debut over fences at Exeter (17.5f) in April and back to that sort of form when creditable third of 6 in handicap chase at Fontwell (19.5f) in May. Remains low mileage and warrants respect on return. Had wind operation. Two of his three chase runs have been good; might just be high enough in the weights.

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Not beaten far in his attempt to land a double at Wincanton last month, I SHUT THAT D'OR was a comfortable winner over C&D on his penultimate outing and a return to this track is a major plus. A mark of 100 still looks manageable and he is preferred to Hidalgo Des Bordes, who has had wind surgery since finishing third at Fontwell in May. A winner twice before occupying the runner-up berth at Sedgefield, Mutual Respect is another key player.

Course-winner I SHUT THAT D'OR confirmed his return to form at Wincanton last month and still looks fairly treated. He can land the spoils. Mutual Respect rates the chief threat.

This may go the way of I SHUT THAT D'OR who might well have followed up his C&D win at Wincanton had he not kept jumping left.

15:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:22 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 +25%) Job	6 6/1(+25%)	(5) Job 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who came in a below-par fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Not written off now stepping up in trip for his handicap debut. Unexposed 5yo and he needs watching in market upped to 3m on handicap debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/2 -33%) Magical Arthur	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(4) Magical Arthur 5/2, Continues to progress, making it 3 wins in his last 4 starts at Plumpton (25f, good) 28 days ago. Up 4 lb but he is taken to defy the handicapper again. Won three of his last four and he's open to more progress at staying trips; key player.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/8 +53%) My Gift To You	1.875 15/8(+53%)	(1) My Gift To You 15/8, Scored over fences at Sedgefield in October and backed it up with a solid third of 5 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (26.1f, good to soft) 30 days ago. This course winner is much respected back in this sphere. Won off 1lb lower over fences on penultimate run; not ruled out back over hurdles.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 -100%) Prince De Juilley	4 4/1(-100%)	(3) Prince De Juilley 4/1, Gained a deserved win at Ludlow in October and advanced his form when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, good) 17 days ago. Likely player. Won at Ludlow before runner-up at Doncaster last month; up another 3lb but he's respected.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (8/1 +43%) Isthebaropen	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Isthebaropen 8/1, Course winner who posted a creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle here (20.4f, good) 31 days ago. Very much one to consider granted this stiffer test of stamina. His last win was in 2022 and he's not threatened in four runs this year; others preferred.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (66/1 -164%) East Eagle	66 66/1(-164%)	(6) East Eagle 66/1, Still a maiden and he was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good) 32 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Inconsistent eight-race maiden who was pulled up last time and others are more convincing.

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MAGICAL ARTHUR continued his fine run of form when making it three wins from his last four outings at Plumpton. The six-year-old may not have been at his very best on that occasion, having won more impressively the week before at Kempton, and a longer turnaround between his races gives him every chance to progress further. Prince De Juilley enters the reckoning along with Job, who makes his first start in handicap company.

MAGICAL ARTHUR is thriving under the expert tutelage of Jennie Candlish and taken to make light of a 4 lb rise for his Plumpton success and bag another victory. The reliable Prince de Juilley should ensure he doesn't have things all his own way though, with Isthebaropen and Job also worthy of consideration.

Prince De Juilley is respected, but preference is for MAGICAL ARTHUR, who has won three of his last four starts.

15:22 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Naas NH Flat Race 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (10/3 +5%) Scope To Improve	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(6) Scope To Improve 10/3, £9,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Schalke. Dam, unraced, closely related to smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 3¼m) Monalee. Easy winner sole start in points (May 4). Big player on Rules debut. Beat a subsequent winner by 12l in a five-runner maiden point in May, interesting recruit.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 +44%) Ifallgoeswell	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(3) Ifallgoeswell 9/2, Once-raced maiden. Brought down in bumper (2/1) at Galway (16.6f, good to soft) on NH debut 69 days ago. Significant that he was sent off short on debut, so can't be dismissed. Joint-favourite on debut, hampered and brought down early, this looks a stronger race.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/2 +42%) Romany Brown	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(4) Romany Brown 7/2, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 3/1, second of 10 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 39 days ago, just failing. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Can get involved. Third in a bumper, can make his presence felt now following a good run in a maiden hurdle.
4	5 4th (5) (80/1 -100%) Lemon Leaf	80 80/1(-100%)	(5) Lemon Leaf 80/1, €20,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Cafe Del Mar, stays 25f. Not an obvious sort on paper. No sign of winning potential in three runs in point-to-points.
5th	12 5th (12) (5/1 +58%) The Lookout Man	5 5/1(+58%)	(12) The Lookout Man 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 4/1, first run since leaving M. A. Gunn when fourth of 11 in bumper at Navan (16.2f, good to soft) 30 days ago, not ideally placed. Respected. Promising second on sole start last term, needs to step up from last month's Navan fourth.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +64%) Trendy Workforce	9 9/1(+64%)	(7) Trendy Workforce 9/1, €14,000 3-y-o, Workforce gelding. Dam (h84), bumper winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (barely stayed 21f) Wheels Up and fairly useful chaser (stayed 2¾m) Less Time. Dam won a bumper, trainer/rider combination prospering in point-to-points this term.
7th	8 7th (8) (40/1 +0%) Woodford Warrior	40 40/1(+0%)	(8) Woodford Warrior 40/1, €16,000 3-y-o, Make Believe gelding. Half-brother to smart staying chaser Kitty's Light and fair hurdler Yulong Voice, stays 25f. Dam 1¼m winner on Flat. Half-brother to Scottish National winner Kitty's Light, dam won over 1m2f in France.
8th	13 8th (13) (9/2 -140%) Kara De Thaix	4.5 9/2(-140%)	(13) Kara De Thaix 9/2, €26,000 3-y-o, Jeu St Eloi filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 17f/2¼m chase winner in France Brin de Thaix. Dam raced twice on Flat in France. One to take seriously on debut. Relatively cheap store purchase for a horse from this stable but merits automatic respect.
9th	10 9th (10) (40/1 +0%) Pounds At The Time	40 40/1(+0%)	(10) Pounds At The Time 40/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Second of 11 in bumper at Tramore (16.2f, heavy, 50/1) on bumper debut 20 days ago. Needs to do more. Behind Romany Brown over hurdles at Clonmel, improved from that when second in a bumper.
1	1 \|B\| (1) (50/1 -25%) Full Contact	50 50/1(-25%)	(1) Full Contact 50/1, €27,000 3-y-o, Pillar Coral gelding. Half-brother to 6 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Fern Hill and fairly useful hurdler Flow Away, stays 19ff. Dam unraced. Twelfth foal, half-brother to eight winners including useful hurdle/chase winner Fern Hill.
9	9 \|S\| (9) (100/1 -100%) Five Year Plan	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Five Year Plan 100/1, €4,500 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful French hurdler (2¼m-19f winner) Brighter Later out of French hurdler (15f-2¼m winner) Aconit. Wears tongue strap. Fifth foal out of an unraced dam, makes debut at the age of six with a tongue-tie fitted.
10th	11 10th (11) (20/1 +50%) Super Fly	20 20/1(+50%)	(11) Super Fly 20/1, €4,000 3-y-o, Outstrip gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler Beat The Heat and modest chaser Kankin. Cheap store purchase, fourth foal, half-brother to three winners, others preferred.

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Willie Mullins has a terrific strike-rate in bumpers and it would be no surprise if KARA DE THAIX made a winning start here. The Jeu St Eloi filly cost 26,000 euro as a store and is a half-sister to three winners in France, including a horse who was Grade 2-placed over fences. Romany Brown has a couple of nice runs under his belt and commands respect. He just lost out by a head over hurdles at Clonmel last month. Another track newcomer to note is point-to-point winner Scope To Improve. The Telescope gelding makes his first start for Henry de Bromhead having been an easy winner between the flags on his debut at Necarne in May.

SCOPE TO IMPROVE won his point in facile style and has joined a top yard, so a chance is taken on him to maintain his unbeaten record starting out under Rules. Kara de Thaix is of obvious interest on debut given her pedigree/connections and Ifallgoeswell, who was sent off 2/1 when brought down on debut, needs considering.

Second in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel, ROMANY BROWN has a fighting chance with the help of Evan Dwan's 7lb claim.

15:30 Naas NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Plumpton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/2 -22%) Easy Love	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(6) Easy Love 11/2, Cost €80,000 after winning an Irish point in April and showed a bit when fourth on Rules debut at Ffos Las in November. Should build on that. Irish point winner; a beaten favourite at Ffos Las but shaped with promise.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 -11%) Appleshaw	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Appleshaw 5/1, Kayf Tara mare. Dam 11f/1½m winner. Tongue tied. Yard does well in this sphere, so one to be interested in first time out. Headgear applied for debut but her yard won the penultimate renewal of this race.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 -14%) Chique Angel	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Chique Angel 4/1, €110,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth filly. Dam (c120/h113), 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Fourth at Warwick on debut over a year ago. Looked very green that day and should be capable of better. Just behind Mustang Betty in a good Warwick bumper 13 months ago.
4	10 4th (10) (9/2 -13%) Mustang Betty	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(10) Mustang Betty 9/2, Hooded and shaped quite nicely having been a long way back early when third of 10 at Warwick in November 2023. Off the track since. Promising debut in a race that's worked out well was over 12 months ago; has ability.
5th	2 5th (2) (200/1 -100%) Ballyhealy Diamond	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) Ballyhealy Diamond 200/1, Cheap purchase who failed to beat a rival when sent off a big price for Fontwell bumper 8 months ago. Easily passed over. 1,000euros 3yo; finished last of the six runners at Fontwell in March.
6th	7 6th (7) (150/1 -127%) Feeling Frisky	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Feeling Frisky 150/1, No show at Taunton first time out and looks set for another struggle. In trouble some way out when a tailed-off last at Taunton 18 days ago (40-1).
7th	9 7th (9) (9/4 +63%) Media Style	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(9) Media Style 9/4, Martaline mare. Sister to French hurdler/chaser Styline, and closely related to a winner, and half-sister to 4 winners, including fair hurdler/chaser Pur Style. Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and represents a stable in great form. Interesting newcomer for a yard with a record of 5-16 in bumpers at this track.
8th	8 8th (8) (25/1 -108%) Lady Genever	25 25/1(-108%)	(8) Lady Genever 25/1, Telescope filly. Dam (h94), maiden hurdler, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chase winner (stayed 2¾m) Watcombe Heights out of useful 21f-2¾m hurdle winner Golden Bay. Interesting newcomer. Dam unplaced but half-sister to useful jumper Watcombe Heights.
9th	3 9th (3) (150/1 -50%) Brenda	150 150/1(-50%)	(3) Brenda 150/1, Dam 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Big price and down the field at Newbury a year ago, so hard to make a case for. Made her debut at Newbury last December but was tailed off at a big price.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (17/2 -6%) Comely Capri	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(5) Comely Capri 17/2, Cracksman filly. Half-sister to 1m/9f winner Yusra. Dam South African 1m winner. Should have enough speed for this sort of test. Trained-owned half-sister to 1m AW winner Yusra (RPR 83); yard wins bumpers.

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A promising third at Warwick on debut in November last year, despite being slowly into stride, MUSTANG BETTY is likely to have plenty of improvement forthcoming on the rise in distance and she can get off the mark. Chique Angel was over five lengths behind the selection in fourth but still enters the reckoning, along with Appleshaw, who is an interesting newcomer for the Harry Fry team. Related to multiple winners, Media Style must also be monitored for market support first time out.

CHIQUE ANGEL has been off the track since an encouraging debut at Warwick (when very green) over a year ago and she can improve enough to open her account at the second attempt. Mustang Betty has also been off a good while since a positive start, but she's feared most ahead of the well-bred newcomer Media Style.

A chance is taken on MEDIA STYLE whose yard has a 31% strike-rate in bumpers at Plumpton. Easy Love is second choice.

15:40 Plumpton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (7/1 +22%) Second Collection	7 7/1(+22%)	(9) Second Collection 7/1, C&D winner. 6/1, respectable 3 lengths fifth of 10 to My Turn Now in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 32 days ago. Back to a lenient mark and worth taking a chance on with blinkers fitted for the first time. On reduced mark but she needs to rediscover her spark in new headgear.
2	11 2nd (11) (9/1 +10%) War Zone	9 9/1(+10%)	(11) War Zone 9/1, Respectable 3 lengths sixth of 10 to My Turn Now in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 4/1) 32 days ago. Could get involved if things drop right. Off the mark at Chelmsford in October but was well held behind My Turn Now there last time.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 +50%) Beneficiary	5 5/1(+50%)	(1) Beneficiary 5/1, 3 wins from 16 runs this year. Unseated rider in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (6f) 10 days ago. Ran well on penultimate outing and shouldn't be dismissed. Unseated early on last time but looks interesting on his second at Southwell last month.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 +17%) Desert Master	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) Desert Master 10/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 25 days ago. On a fair mark and may strip fitter for latest run. On dangerous mark and wasn't beaten far over C&D on recent return; not ruled out.
5th	8 5th (8) (15/2 -114%) My Turn Now	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(8) My Turn Now 15/2, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 25/1, won 10-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 32 days ago by length from Suanni. Remains well treated on best form, so should go well again. C&D winner who scored after wind surgery at Chelmsford; big player back up 3lb.
6th	7 6th (7) (6/1 +14%) Darkened Edge	6 6/1(+14%)	(7) Darkened Edge 6/1, Winner at Bath in August. Respectable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 35 days ago, well positioned. Not discounted. In-form 4yo who was placed over C&D last time; should be in the mix again.
7th	6 7th (6) (13/2 +59%) My Delilah	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(6) My Delilah 13/2, One win from 22 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Only one win from 22 starts and has finished seventh over C&D last twice; down the list.
8th	10 8th (10) (10/3 -11%) Suanni	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(10) Suanni 10/3, C&D winner. 15/8, creditable length second of 10 to My Turn Now in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 32 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal. Dual C&D winner who was a good second behind My Turn Now at Chelmsford latest; respected.
9th	3 9th (3) (25/1 -14%) Midnightattheoasis	25 25/1(-14%)	(3) Midnightattheoasis 25/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 80/1) 12 days ago. Others make more appeal. Record of 1-16 and he's struggled in his last two runs; plenty to prove back at 5f.

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My Turn Now was a surprise winner at Chelmsford but finished full of running and, with that being her first appearance after wind surgery, she rates a key player off just 3lb higher. However, DARKENED EDGE has been consistent since the summer and having returned from a short break with a respectable third over C&D, Chris Mason's filly can step forward for a first all-weather success off 1lb lower. Beneficiary and My Delilah complete the shortlist.

SECOND COLLECTION was fifth to My Turn Now last time but she's lurking on an appealing mark and blinkers could spark more of a revival, so she's fancied to turn the tables with that rival. Suanni was second in the same race and should be involved once more.

Preference is for C&D winner MY TURN NOW (nap), who returned from wind surgery with a convincing win at Chelmsford last month.

16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (85/40 +39%) Well Enough	2.125 85/40(+39%)	(6) Well Enough 85/40, Promising type. Fourth of 12 in novice at Kempton (6f, 150/1) on debut 12 days ago, slowly away. Should progress and can make his presence felt. One of the main contenders, provided his Kempton effort is backed up.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/1 +13%) Deira Storm	7 7/1(+13%)	(1) Deira Storm 7/1, Foaled March 16. €35,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 1¼m-1½m winner Jupyra and 11f-13.5f winner Noblesse d'Argent, both in France. Looks the pick of the newcomers. 35,000euros yearling; by Blue Point; notable yard; interesting newcomer.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/4 +0%) Soldiers Star	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(5) Soldiers Star 5/4, Promising type. 7/1, second of 7 in novice at Newcastle (6f) on debut 30 days ago, slowly away. Sets the standard with more to come, so obvious claims. Brings the best form, having gone close at Newcastle; commands respect.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 +44%) Panama Black	14 14/1(+44%)	(4) Panama Black 14/1, Twice-raced colt. 33/1, tenth of 11 in novice at Kempton (6f) 75 days ago. Unlikely to feature. Modest chance on his 6f efforts; handicaps more suitable soon.
5th	8 5th (8) (20/1 -264%) Best Of All	20 20/1(-264%)	(8) Best Of All 20/1, Once-raced filly. Fourth of 8 in novice at Kempton (6f, 11/4) on debut 26 days ago. Should have more to offer and can't be ruled out. Made late headway over 6f at Kempton; likely to improve upped in trip.
6th	9 6th (9) (125/1 -279%) Little Bittern	125 125/1(-279%)	(9) Little Bittern 125/1, Once-raced filly. 66/1 and cheekpieces on, sixth of 10 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut 13 days ago. Should improve. Needs to improve markedly on her Lingfield effort.
7th	10 7th (10) (33/1 +0%) Champagne Belle	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Champagne Belle 33/1, Time Test filly. Dam 1¼m/11f winner. Bred for longer trips but still worth a precautionary betting check. Debutante whose pedigree suggests she'll need longer distances.
8th	2 8th (2) (18/1 -13%) Kazakh	18 18/1(-13%)	(2) Kazakh 18/1, Foaled March 13. 30,000 gns 2-y-o, Mehmas gelding. Half-brother to useful winner up to 1m Josephino. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Wears tongue strap. Respected. 30,000gns 2yo; by Mehmas; wears tongue-tie on debut; market helpful.
9th	7 9th (7) (9/1 +59%) Secret Sausage	9 9/1(+59%)	(7) Secret Sausage 9/1, Foaled February 24. €12,000 yearling, Sands of Mali colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 6f Dazzling Des and 6f/7f winner Merry Secret. Makes some appeal on pedigree. 12,000euros yearling; by Sands Of Mali; check the betting.
10th	12 10th (12) (250/1 -67%) Polk Salad Annie	250 250/1(-67%)	(12) Polk Salad Annie 250/1, Once-raced filly. 100/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at this course (6.1f) on debut 35 days ago, very slowly away. Hard to fancy. Soundly beaten in 6f maiden at this venue.
11th	11 11th (11) (200/1 -809%) Juliet Sky	200 200/1(-809%)	(11) Juliet Sky 200/1, Once-raced filly. 50/1, seventh of 8 in novice at Kempton (6f) on debut 26 days ago. Much more needed. Not far behind Best Of All at Kempton; may do better over the extra furlong.

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SOLDIERS STAR went agonisingly close over 6f on his racecourse debut at Newcastle. After a slow start, the son of Soldier's Call finished with a determined effort to go down by just a short head and, with an additional furlong sure to suit on pedigree, this appears a good opportunity for him to go one place better. Best Of All and Well Enough are the pick of the others with experience, with Deira Storm an appealing newcomer.

SOLDIERS STAR and Well Enough both arrive on the back of promising debuts and should have more to offer, so they might well fight this out, with the former marginally preferred. Deira Storm is one of a handful of interesting newcomers in opposition.

The form pick is SOLDIERS STAR, ahead of Well Enough. The shortlist is completed by Best Of All and Deira Storm.

17:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (9/2 -13%) Lovesick	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(11) Lovesick 9/2, Fourth of 8 in maiden (8/1) at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 42 days ago. 7f promises to suit so she can get involved. Out of a useful performer for her connections; should build on Southwell effort; respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 -25%) Kev	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) Kev 10/1, Sixth of 8 in novice at Kempton (6f, 11/1) on debut 26 days ago. Should improve on Kempton effort with this longer trip a likely plus; dam 7f AW winner.
3	6 3rd (6) (3/1 +33%) Moby Quick	3 3/1(+33%)	(6) Moby Quick 3/1, Last of 8 in the mud on debut but showed much more when fourth of 12 in maiden at this course (6.1f, 25/1) 35 days ago. Ran well over 6f here last time; likely to stay 7f; helps to set the form standard.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 -27%) Mullwarchar	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(2) Mullwarchar 7/2, Foaled April 23. 32,000 gns yearling, Ulysses colt. Closely related to smart winner up to 1¾m Aljezeera and 1¾m winner Low Profile. Dam French/US 1m-1½m winner. Newcomer of extreme interest. 32,000gns yearling; has a useful pedigree; interesting newcomer.
5th	3 5th (3) (80/1 -60%) Spec Of Light	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Spec Of Light 80/1, Ninth of 10 in maiden (66/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut 13 days ago. Soundly beaten in 1m maiden at Lingfield.
6th	10 6th (10) (33/1 0%) Dixie's Delight	33 33/1(0%)	(10) Dixie's Delight 33/1, Foaled March 23. 17,000 gns yearling, Mohaather filly. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1¼m out of useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Ventura Mist. 17,000gns yearling; stable not noted for debut scorers.
7th	7 7th (7) (85/40 +39%) Rogue Officer	2.125 85/40(+39%)	(7) Rogue Officer 85/40, Sixth of 10 in novice at Southwell (7.1f, 4/1) on debut 46 days ago, very slowly away but did get the hang of things late. Should have more to offer. May do better on several fronts with Southwell effort under his belt.
8th	8 8th (8) (40/1 -43%) Lightupyourlife	40 40/1(-43%)	(8) Lightupyourlife 40/1, 20/1, sixth of 9 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 46 days ago. Ran to a meagre RPR in 7f contest at Southwell.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 -257%) Ardilly Breeze	50 50/1(-257%)	(9) Ardilly Breeze 50/1, Foaled April 27. 7,000 gns foal, 5,000 gns yearling, Ardad filly. Half-sister to 7.6f winner Poetic Lilly and 6f winner Sense of Security. 5,000gns yearling; by Ardad; check the betting.
10th	4 10th (4) (66/1 -200%) Arctic Mission	66 66/1(-200%)	(4) Arctic Mission 66/1, Foaled March 7. €10,000 yearling, 10,000 gns 2-y-o, El Kabeir gelding. Dam 6f winner. 10,000gns 2yo; yard not generally known for debut scorers.
11th	12 11th (12) (125/1 -89%) Welsh Fizz	125 125/1(-89%)	(12) Welsh Fizz 125/1, Twice-raced filly. 66/1, ninth of 11 in novice at Chelmsford City (7f) 39 days ago, slowly away. Down the field in 7f races at Chelmsford.
12th	5 12th (5) (150/1 -200%) Master Milan	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Master Milan 150/1, Last of 12 in novice (80/1) at Kempton (6f) on debut 12 days ago, slowly away. Trailed home last of 12 in 6f contest at Kempton.

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Lovesick and Moby Quick appeal most of those with experience, but the bar isn't set too high for MULLWARCHAR to have a big impact on his racecourse bow. A close relative of Listed winner and Park Hill runner-up Aljezeera, the son of Ulysses looks the part on paper and, with his yard having enjoyed plenty of success with similar types on the all-weather over the last 12 months, this could be the perfect starting point for him.

MULLWARCHAR is bred to be useful and given those with form do not set an exacting standard, he may well be up to the task on debut. Rogue Officer and Lovesick should be on the premises.

With improvement likely, LOVESICK is taken to emulate her useful dam by scoring second time out. Mullwarchar is second choice.

17:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/4 +30%) Beccali	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(4) Beccali 7/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 12 in novice (15/2) at Chelmsford (7f) 37 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Should progress. Promising fourth when upped to 7f at Chelmsford and he needs a close look on nursery debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +30%) The Hare Rail	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) The Hare Rail 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, very good third of 9 in nursery at Kempton (6f) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Makes tapeta debut. Eyecatching third at Kempton (6f) last time and he looks interesting back up in trip.
3	2 3rd (2) (13/2 -225%) Misty Sky	6.5 13/2(-225%)	(2) Misty Sky 13/2, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 12-runner novice at Newmarket (7f, soft, 4/1) 54 days ago, bit in hand. Makes AW and handicap debut. Leading claims. Made all in Newmarket novice last time and she's strongly respected on nursery debut.
4	1 4th (1) (3/1 +40%) Sex On Fire	3 3/1(+40%)	(1) Sex On Fire 3/1, Didn't need to be at best when winning 11-runner novice (11/10) at Southwell (7f) 33 days ago, kept up to work. More on his plate back in a nursery. Made it 2-2 on AW when landing a Southwell novice last time; respected back in a handicap.
5th	5 5th (5) (15/2 -36%) Packetofbiscuits	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(5) Packetofbiscuits 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 7 in maiden at Newcastle (6f, 3/1) 23 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Could have more to offer. Went close at Newcastle and he's open to more progress now upped to 7f on nursery debut.

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SEX ON FIRE is unbeaten on an artificial surface and it wouldn't be a huge surprise if the son of Dark Angel gained a third career success on his return to nursery company. Packetofbiscuits shaped as though the extra furlong would aid her cause when runner-up at Newcastle last month, while Newmarket novice winner Misty Sky is feared most of the remainder.

Newmarket novice winner MISTY SKY looks on a fair opening mark and can provide Hugo Palmer with a second successive win in this nursery. Godolphin's Beccali looks capable of better now handicapping and is feared most.

It's hard to rule out any of these but PACKETOFBISCUITS gets the vote ahead of another nursery newcomer in Misty Sky.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/4 +17%) Khangai	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(8) Khangai 11/4, Latest win at Southwell in November. 5/4, respectable 2¼ lengths third of 10 to Endofastorm in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Cheekpieces back on. Leading claims. Won at Southwell on second start for new yard; placed in two C&D races since.
2	1 2nd (1) (16/5 +4%) Forge Valley Lad	3.2 16/5(+4%)	(1) Forge Valley Lad 16/5, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield 13 days ago, hampered. Back up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Ran encouragingly at Lingfield last time; remains 20lb below last winning mark.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 +0%) Starfighter	11 11/1(+0%)	(3) Starfighter 11/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 11 over C&D (12/1) 14 days ago. Hindered by wide trip here last time; won this race off 6lb higher in 2022.
4	11 4th (11) (17/2 +47%) Bond Spirit	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(11) Bond Spirit 17/2, Creditable 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to Endofastorm over C&D 7 days ago. In reasonably good form but needs a bigger effort to regain the winning thread.
5th	12 5th (12) (18/1 -29%) Lednikov	18 18/1(-29%)	(12) Lednikov 18/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell 34 days ago. Blinkers back on. Enters calculations. On a two-year losing spell but some of his recent form is encouraging.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 -27%) Virtual Hug	14 14/1(-27%)	(6) Virtual Hug 14/1, C&D winner. 8¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Casa Luna here 25 days ago. Bounce back needed. Interesting back down in trip, having been successful in last two C&D attempts.
7th	9 7th (9) (8/1 +33%) Bay Of Naples	8 8/1(+33%)	(9) Bay Of Naples 8/1, Course winner. Creditable 3 lengths fifth of 10 to Endofastorm over C&D 7 days ago. Five AW wins in his younger days; generally consistent of late; in the mix.
8th	5 8th (5) (28/1 -40%) Irv	28 28/1(-40%)	(5) Irv 28/1, Course winner. Latest win at Pontefract in June. 40/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 31 days ago. Back up in trip. Has never won beyond 1m2f and isn't crying out for this return to 1m4f.
9th	10 9th (10) (9/2 +25%) Casa Luna	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(10) Casa Luna 9/2, Course winner in November. Good ½-length second of 10 to Endofastorm in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 7 days ago. Should go well again. In good form here the last twice, second to Endofastorm latest; fighting chance.
10th	4 10th (4) (18/1 -13%) Magnetic North	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Magnetic North 18/1, Won a pair of claimers in Ireland in the summer. Best run for this yard when fourth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Redcar (1m, soft) 41 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. On a much lower mark returned to AW but his record in this sphere isn't solid.

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Endofastorm carries a 5lb penalty for her C&D success last week when getting the better of CASA LUNA. However, Philip Kirby's mare could gain her revenge due to her mark being unchanged, and a more forceful ride on the front end may also benefit her over this distance. Khangai finished third as favourite in the aforementioned contest and is expected to be competitive once again.

KHANGAI wasn't seen to best effect when behind Endofastorm and Casa Luna over C&D and is taken to resume winning ways now. Phil Kirby's charge is feared most ahead of Forge Valley Lad.

The return to 1m4f puts VIRTUAL HUG at the top of the list, ahead of Khangai who remains of interest at this level.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 -14%) Java Raja	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Java Raja 4/1, Once-raced colt. Sixth of 9 in novice (15/2) at Redcar (10f, heavy) on debut 49 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. In good hands but may need more time. Ran green at Redcar and no surprise if he left that form well behind; tongue-tie on.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/8 +45%) Jack Mcnamara	1.375 11/8(+45%)	(1) Jack Mcnamara 11/8, Promising sort who left debut form well behind for Andrew Kinirons when second of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (12f, good to soft) 60 days ago. Since joined Simon Pearce and remains open to improvement. Changed hands for 87,000gns after a second in Ireland in October; respected for new yard.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/2 +0%) Redhot Whisper	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(6) Redhot Whisper 5/2, Not quite at best at Pontefract when last seen in July but made the frame in 3 starts (at up to 10.1f) previously and looks worth a crack at this longer trip on polytrack debut. Player. 0-8 and this is a new trip but he sets a useful standard on best form; respected on return.
4	9 4th (9) (28/1 -300%) Nala The Lioness	28 28/1(-300%)	(9) Nala The Lioness 28/1, Once-raced filly on Flat. 33/1, fourth of 12 in novice at Newcastle (12.4f) 13 days ago. Claims if building on that. Second in three bumpers; fair fourth on recent Flat debut but has a lot to find here.
5th	4 5th (4) (28/1 -40%) Comte De Loir	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Comte De Loir 28/1, Twice-raced gelding. 125/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (12.1f) 39 days ago. Likely one for handicaps later on. Well held in two runs this autumn and will be more interesting when switched to handicaps.
6th	7 6th (7) (80/1 -142%) Fashionelle	80 80/1(-142%)	(7) Fashionelle 80/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. Fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good, 7/1) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. Others more appealing. Won a minor handicap over hurdles but this looks a tough assignment on her Flat debut.
7th	11 7th (11) (11/2 -22%) Always Waving	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(11) Always Waving 11/2, Posted encouraging second of 12 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut 13 months. Not seen since but should appreciate this longer trip and is worth monitoring in market. Hood on first time. Clear promise when second at Kempton (1m) last November; interesting contender on comeback.
8th	2 8th (2) (40/1 +20%) Bye Bye Salam	40 40/1(+20%)	(2) Bye Bye Salam 40/1, Twice-raced gelding. Last of 10 in maiden (12/1) at Chepstow (10f, good), missing break. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Gelded since last run. Open to progress. Struggled in two runs for Andrew Balding in May and needs a transformation for new yard.
9th	8 9th (8) (200/1 -33%) Misaura	200 200/1(-33%)	(8) Misaura 200/1, Once-raced filly on Flat. 250/1, eleventh of 12 in novice at Newcastle (12.4f) on flat debut 13 days ago. Hard to fancy. Well held in three bumpers and was tailed off on recent Flat debut at Newcastle (1m4f).
10th	12 10th (12) (200/1 -33%) Rohilla	200 200/1(-33%)	(12) Rohilla 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 125/1, eighth of 10 in novice at this course (8.6f) 23 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Hard to recommend. Big prices and finished in rear in two runs here (9.4f/8.6f) last month.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (200/1 -100%) Close To Us	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Close To Us 200/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. Last of 13 in bumper (125/1) at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) on NH debut 69 days ago. Likely best watched. Beaten a long way at a big price in sole bumper and can only be watched on Flat debut.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (250/1 -279%) The Kick Inside	250 250/1(-279%)	(10) The Kick Inside 250/1, €4,000 yearling, Motivator filly. Dam French hurdle/chase winner up to 19f. Likely a longer-term prospect. Has a jumping pedigree and is probably best watched on debut.

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REDHOT WHISPER would set the standard on his third to Persica at Epsom and has been freshened up since disappointing subsequently at Pontefract. Stepping up to 1m4f is unlikely to be an issue for the son of Too Darn Hot, who gets the vote to shed the maiden tag. Always Waving is expected to improve for going up in trip on her first appearance since November 2023 and is of interest along with Jack McNamara, who was runner-up at the Curragh when last seen.

REDHOT WHISPER has the assistance of Rossa Ryan on his return to the track and is taken to open his account. Jack McNamara and Always Waving may provide the chief threat.

Redhot Whisper and Jack McNamara are respected but Andrew Balding's filly ALWAYS WAVING gets the vote on her comeback.

19:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (8/1 -100%) Bungle Bay	8 8/1(-100%)	(10) Bungle Bay 8/1, Four-time course winner who returned to form when creditable third of 12 in handicap over C&D 30 days ago. Claims if building on that. All wins at this venue; placed here last time; nicely treated off this mark.
2	4 2nd (4) (25/1 -79%) Ravenglass	25 25/1(-79%)	(4) Ravenglass 25/1, Course winner. Latest win here in October. Last of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 15/2) 25 days ago, going off too hard. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Form figures of 120 since wearing blinkers; latest effort is best forgiven.
3	9 3rd (9) (18/1 -13%) Laura's Breeze	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Laura's Breeze 18/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 28 days ago, going off too hard. Claims on best form. Attractively weighted but is not solid, having been inconsistent of late.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 -9%) Diamondsinthesand	12 12/1(-9%)	(5) Diamondsinthesand 12/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 41 Flat runs. 12/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 5 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Form dipped last week (poor draw); not sure what to expect with usual hood removed.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 +50%) Al Shabab	7 7/1(+50%)	(2) Al Shabab 7/1, 9/1 and visored for 1st time, last of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 5 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Work to do. Inconsistent maiden but ran well off 2lb higher on sole C&D attempt.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 +14%) Dazitoo	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Dazitoo 12/1, Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 22/1) 12 days ago, never nearer. Others preferred. Inconsistent maiden but could go well off a reduced mark returned to 7f.
7th	8 7th (8) (9/1 -13%) Heerathetrack	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) Heerathetrack 9/1, Not seen to best effect when eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 11/4) 11 days ago. One of likelier contenders. Both wins on Polytrack; 0-8 on Tapeta but current mark is workable.
8th	1 8th (1) (11/2 -10%) Bossy Parker	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(1) Bossy Parker 11/2, C&D winner. 5/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Warrants respect. Well treated on his C&D wins in February/March; recent form is respectable.
9th	11 9th (11) (12/1 -60%) Eye Of The Water	12 12/1(-60%)	(11) Eye Of The Water 12/1, C&D winner who posted his best effort for some time when good second of 11 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft) 46 days ago. Likely contender. Drops back to 7f for first time in a while but has a C&D win on his CV.
10th	7 10th (7) (13/8 +46%) Plumette	1.625 13/8(+46%)	(7) Plumette 13/8, Multiple course winner who posted another creditable effort when second of 11 in handicap over C&D (4/1) 14 days ago, staying on well. Just 1 lb higher now and holds strong claims. Five-time course winner; 0-15 this year but is knocking at the door; respected.
11th	12 11th (12) (50/1 +0%) Morning Suit	50 50/1(+0%)	(12) Morning Suit 50/1, 40/1, last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 10 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Hard to fancy. Holds weak claims on his form for current stable; new headgear.

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EYE OF THE WATER has raced with more zest since being fitted with a visor and he makes plenty of appeal reverting to the all-weather. The veteran found only a resurgent rival too strong at Bath last time out and a similar performance on Tapeta may prove sufficient. Triple C&D winner Plumette arrives on the back of a close-up second here and another good account is forecast. Bungle Bay may fare best of the remainder.

PLUMETTE figures off a handy mark and has run well in all 4 starts since rejoining David Loughnane. She can return to winning ways. Eye of The Water and Bungle Bay can also make their presence felt.

Judged on her recent efforts, PLUMETTE looks particularly solid. Bossy Parker is second choice.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/2 +31%) Paradoxical	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(8) Paradoxical 11/2, 11/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 25 days ago. Possibilities. Gives the impression he could go well off a reduced mark back up in trip.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/6 +63%) Come On John	0.833333 5/6(+63%)	(6) Come On John 5/6, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in October. 11/8, good third of 9 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 35 days ago, despite missing break. Back down in trip and weighted to go close. In good form at 1m3f/1m4f the last twice; has won over C&D; still well treated.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/1 +0%) Port Noir	7 7/1(+0%)	(4) Port Noir 7/1, 6-time course winner. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 10/1) 25 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Not taken lightly. Scored twice here in October and has remained in form since; solid.
4	1 4th (1) (7/2 +0%) Strategic Fortune	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) Strategic Fortune 7/2, 3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 11 in handicap (3/1) at this C&D 25 days ago, running on. Merits consideration. Triple C&D scorer; creditable second here last month (started favourite); strong contender.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 -14%) Vecchio	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Vecchio 16/1, 14/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 13 days ago. No forlorn hope. Maiden; recent form includes two encouraging efforts at this track.
6th	10 6th (10) (16/1 -100%) Keen Interest	16 16/1(-100%)	(10) Keen Interest 16/1, Unreliable individual. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, well positioned. Can give a good account if on his A-game again. Generally consistent in last five months; fourth over C&D last week.
7th	12 7th (12) (50/1 -52%) Honrado	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Honrado 50/1, 14/1, first run since leaving Cian Hughes when tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 28 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Maiden who stays 1m4f; likely found 7f too sharp last time (stable debut).
8th	9 8th (9) (150/1 -200%) Speed Court	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Speed Court 150/1, Last of 10 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 66/1) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Maiden; has weak claims on his form for current stable.
9th	11 9th (11) (66/1 -100%) Reason To Pass	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) Reason To Pass 66/1, 40/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. Has work to do. Maiden; not solid on form; always behind in C&D event last time.
10th	2 10th (2) (80/1 -142%) Stoneacre	80 80/1(-142%)	(2) Stoneacre 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in novice (125/1) at this course (8.6f) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Regressive at novice level; needs a big turnaround on handicap debut.

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PORT NOIR has posted three creditable efforts in defeat since landing the spoils over C&D and a 1lb drop in the ratings for her latest fourth over slightly shorter may prove lenient. Robert Stephens' mare ticks plenty of the right boxes and an 11th career victory could be in the offing. The biggest threat may emerge from last month's track-and-trip runner-up Strategic Fortune, although Come On John could also have a say if given a strong pace to aim at.

Lots with chances but COME ON JOHN rates the pick of the weights so is taken to build on his good recent third here and bag another C&D victory. Course specialist Port Noir heads the list of dangers ahead of fellow C&D scorer Strategic Fortune.

Being still attractively treated, STRATEGIC FORTUNE could well register a fourth C&D success. Come On John is second pick.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (7/4 +61%) Walking On Clouds	1.75 7/4(+61%)	(9) Walking On Clouds 7/4, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 2/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 33 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Possibilities. Last win was in May 2023 and has an uninspiring record this year; needs to raise his game.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 -33%) Beauzon	6 6/1(-33%)	(5) Beauzon 6/1, 7-time C&D winner. 6 wins from 19 runs this year. Latest win here in November. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at this course (5.1f) 2 days ago. Two C&D wins in the last two months; had excuses over 5f here on Saturday.
3	10 3rd (10) (18/1 -29%) Watermelon Sugar	18 18/1(-29%)	(10) Watermelon Sugar 18/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 28/1) 61 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Has fair strike-rate for one of his ability but recent efforts have been underwhelming.
4	6 4th (6) (8/1 -14%) Not Just Yet	8 8/1(-14%)	(6) Not Just Yet 8/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Good neck second of 11 to Beauzon in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Needs considering. Record of 1-23 but he went close behind Beauzon over C&D last time; shortlisted.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 +44%) King Of War	14 14/1(+44%)	(7) King Of War 14/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 6 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. 0-9 on AW and has finished down the field in his last three starts; others preferred.
6th	1 6th (1) (18/1 -29%) Phoenix Beach	18 18/1(-29%)	(1) Phoenix Beach 18/1, Course winner. Too free when sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 9/1) 6 days ago. Merits consideration. Triple Tapeta winner but he's gone off the boil and needs to rediscover his spark.
7th	3 7th (3) (12/1 +14%) Zaman Daar	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Zaman Daar 12/1, Winner at Windsor in June. Hooded for 1st time, below form sixth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Ripon (6f, good to firm), slowly away. Off 161 days. Still unexposed on AW but has bit to prove after 161 days off and others are preferred.
8th	4 8th (4) (16/1 -256%) Yoshimi	16 16/1(-256%)	(4) Yoshimi 16/1, 13/2, won 10-runner handicap at this course (7.2f) 14 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Won over 7f here latest and he's a big player again if he copes with this drop back to 6f.
9th	8 9th (8) (6/1 +25%) Alafdhal	6 6/1(+25%)	(8) Alafdhal 6/1, C&D winner. 5/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 25 days ago. Back up in trip and in the mix. Consistent sort who went close at Lingfield latest and he should give it another good go.
10th	11 10th (11) (22/1 +12%) Radiant Angel	22 22/1(+12%)	(11) Radiant Angel 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at this course (7.2f) 25 days ago, nearest finish. One to consider. Still unexposed and now returns to sprinting but he needs a transformation.
11th	2 11th (2) (14/1 -27%) Moe's Legacy	14 14/1(-27%)	(2) Moe's Legacy 14/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. 7/1, last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 25 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Enters calculations if shrugging off latest effort. Won here last month but she needs to bounce back after a laboured effort last time.
12th	12 12th (12) (50/1 -100%) Soldiers Design	50 50/1(-100%)	(12) Soldiers Design 50/1, Last of 10 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 31 days ago. Has work to do. Yet to sparkle in four runs for current yard and overall record now stands at 1-11.

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Assuming MOE'S LEGACY can be forgiven her recent below-par run under a penalty in a class 5 at Lingfield, the Ron Harris-trained filly could provide some value back at the scene of last month's 5f success. She collared Alafdhal on that occasion, although the runner-up then made the frame again in that aforementioned Lingfield heat so is an obvious threat. Last-time-out 7f course winner Yoshimi is another must for consideration.

This is wide open and it could go the way of ALAFDHAL who can boast a C&D win and should benefit from the return to this trip having posted a good Lingfield third over 5f last time out. Yoshimi heads the list of dangers on the back of his recent course victory with Radiant Angel, Moe's Legacy and Beauzon all weighted to have a say.

The vote goes to NOT JUST YET, who went close over C&D last time and is a big player if this sets up for his closing style.

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

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