1 Saturday 27th December 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 27th December 2025

There were 42 Races on Saturday 27th December 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Limerick, 6 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Kempton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 27th December 2025

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

12:00 Chepstow (Class 3) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1/1 +60%) Mossy Fen Road	1 1/1(+60%)	(2) Mossy Fen Road 1/1, Improved when tried in a tongue-tie on hurdles debut, winning a novice hurdle at Lingfield by 3/4l last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good to soft ground. A promising sort with more to come. Impressive bumper winner; scored on recent hurdle debut and has significant potential.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/4 -29%) Spectacularsunrise	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(1) Spectacularsunrise 9/4, Bit keen but improved, scored with lots in hand when winning a handicap hurdle at Kelso by 6 1/2l last time; effective around 2m, acts on S, G; conceding weight all round but clearly useful. 2-3 over hurdles after winning Class 3 Kelso handicap fairly comfortably this month.
3	11 3rd (11) (7/2 +53%) Tennessee Tango	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(11) Tennessee Tango 7/2, Improved for debut experience after a wind operation, finishing 14l third in a novice hurdle at Exeter last time. Effective at 2m and acts on heavy and good ground. A bumper winner who is progressing over hurdles. Sound effort when third at Exeter this month; can collect another minor prize here.
4	7 4th (7) (22/1 +12%) Hillwalk	22 22/1(+12%)	(7) Hillwalk 22/1, Showed promise on debut when 13l third in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton last time. Effective at 2m4f and acts on soft ground. Open to further improvement. Respectable third on recent hurdle debut (2m4f) but has quite a bit to find here.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/1 -389%) Galashiels	11 11/1(-389%)	(5) Galashiels 11/1, Below form when down the field in a handicap at Goodwood most recent; trainer in form; returning from a break; effective up to 14f with cut on the Flat; former Group-placed performer in France, brings potential to hurdles. Dual Listed Flat winner in France; below form on both British Flat start hurdle debut.
6th	10 6th (10) (100/1 -52%) Stone Cold	100 100/1(-52%)	(10) Stone Cold 100/1, Improved on debut effort when beaten 8l in an auction bumper at Thurles last time. Returns from a short break and is effective at 2m on good ground. Needs to find more. Showed promise in two Irish bumpers but faces tough task on stable/hurdle debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (28/1 -75%) Phineas Bunce	28 28/1(-75%)	(8) Phineas Bunce 28/1, Failed to build on debut when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Exeter last time. Had been in good form prior. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. From a top yard but may be one for handicaps over further. Placed on hurdle debut but took a backward step when well-held fifth this month.
8th	6 8th (6) (250/1 -67%) Getaway Sam	250 250/1(-67%)	(6) Getaway Sam 250/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle here last time. Effective around 2m in bumpers but may need more time to develop over hurdles. Yet to show any significant promise after three hurdle runs.
9th	9 9th (9) (200/1 -33%) Stay Hopeful	200 200/1(-33%)	(9) Stay Hopeful 200/1, Made no impression from off the pace when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter last time. Effective at 3m in points and likely to need further in time. Soundly beaten in two slow-ground hurdles this autumn and remains best watched.
10th	3 10th (3) (200/1 -100%) Ahanaglogh	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Ahanaglogh 200/1, Outpaced and needed the run when finishing down the field on hurdle debut in a novice event at Exeter last time. Likely to require further than 2m over hurdles and looks up against it here. Finished a long way behind Tennessee Tango when 100-1 for hurdling debut at Exeter.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (125/1 -89%) Could Be You	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Could Be You 125/1, Showed some promise despite a notable mistake when 23l third in a novice hurdle at Lingfield last time. Effective at 2m4f and acts on good to soft ground. Should improve with experience. Did not achieve a great deal when well-held third of five on rules debut at Lingfield.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Spectacularsunrise continued his upward trajectory when completing a double on his handicap bow at Kelso. The five-year-old merits respect reverting to novice company, but he could prove vulnerable at the top of the weights. MOSSY FEN ROAD displayed a willing attitude when making a winning hurdles debut at Lingfield and any improvement could see him follow up. Smart Flat recruit Galashiels and Exeter third Tennessee Tango are others to consider.

Spectacularsunrise is respected but there is surely more to come from MOSSY FEN ROAD, who can improve past his main rival.

12:00 Chepstow (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:05 Leopardstown 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (20/1 +50%) Hardy Stuff	20 20/1(+50%)	(7) Hardy Stuff 20/1, Last year's winning yard; improved on debut, settling better in a hood when fourth beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective at 2m1f on soft to heavy ground and looks to have a fair opening. Looks held by Manoir De Mirande and Ole Ole on their Punchestown clash.
2	11 2nd (11) (11/1 -120%) Ole Ole	11 11/1(-120%)	(11) Ole Ole 11/1, Ran to form when second beaten a length in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m on soft ground; ex-French recruit for a top yard with likely further improvement. In close pursuit of Manoir De Mirande when that one came down at the last at Cork.
3	10 3rd (10) (7/2 +59%) Munsif	3.5 7/2(+59%)	(10) Munsif 7/2, Had too much to do and looked to need a stiffer test when beaten 6l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; off a short break; useful handicapper over middle distances on flat in UK; likely type. Went 3-6 for Roger Varian, showing smart form (1m4f); purchased for 120,000gns.
4	1 4th (1) (28/1 +15%) Bartholomew	28 28/1(+15%)	(1) Bartholomew 28/1, Had every chance and ran to form when beaten 6 1/4l in a maiden at The Curragh last time; consistent on flat; off a short break and market can guide on hurdle debut. Ability in three middle-distance maidens but this still looks a big ask on hurdling debut.
5th	4 5th (4) (14/1 +50%) Deep Water Bay	14 14/1(+50%)	(4) Deep Water Bay 14/1, Last year's winning yard; ran to form when second beaten 5l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; hugely progressive stayer in UK; enjoys making the running and returns from a break; looks a threat on hurdle debut. Won four times for Sir Mark Prescott and posted RPRs in the 90s.
6th	20 6th (20) (50/1 -150%) Searcog	50 50/1(-150%)	(20) Searcog 50/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 11l in a maiden hurdle at Navan last time; effective at 2m on heavy ground; improvement is possible but required. Plied trade at a low level on the Flat but has fared surprisingly well in maiden hurdles.
7th	19 7th (19) (16/1 +36%) Michonne	16 16/1(+36%)	(19) Michonne 16/1, Ran to form when winning a handicap at Chantilly by 2l last time; progressive over middle to staying trips on flat in France; likely type on hurdle debut. Two wins for a top French Flat yard and was recruited for 185,000euros.
8th	6 8th (6) (80/1 -344%) Genealogy	80 80/1(-344%)	(6) Genealogy 80/1, Ran to form when well beaten in a handicap here last time; 1m flat winner for top yard; off a short break and worth a market check on hurdle debut. Maiden winner for Aidan O'Brien but lost his way and sold on for 18,000gns.
9th	8 9th (8) (25/1 -213%) Kizlyar	25 25/1(-213%)	(8) Kizlyar 25/1, From a yard that has won two of the last ten renewals; made mistakes but showed promise on debut when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m on soft ground; showed useful Flat form in France and could improve for a top stable. 1m6f winner in France; let down by his jumping at Cork, though the ground was testing.
14	14 \|U\| (14) (50/1 +0%) Wolfpack	50 50/1(+0%)	(14) Wolfpack 50/1, From last year's winning stable; disappointed when stepped up in trip and finished down the field in a handicap at Newbury last time; returning from a break and 1m flat winner needs to find plenty on hurdle debut. Won a 1m novice for James Ferguson but well beaten in two handicaps for that yard.
10th	3 10th (3) (11/4 +54%) Dead Cert	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(3) Dead Cert 11/4, Yard has won two of the last five runnings; fell in a juvenile hurdle at Auteuil last time when booked for midfield and returns from a long layoff; effective at 2m on soft ground, previously showed minor promise in France and now with a top yard, more to come. Trained by Willie Mullins when falling late on at Auteuil in March; showed ability.
11th	17 11th (17) (10/3 -48%) Dschingis Desire	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(17) Dschingis Desire 10/3, Yard has won two of the last five runnings; very promising debut when a neck winner in a 3yo race at Argentan; much more to come now hurdling for top yard; strong contender. Emerged from off the pace to win a 1m4f soft-ground maiden in France.
12th	9 12th (9) (3/1 -71%) Manoir De Mirande	3 3/1(-71%)	(9) Manoir De Mirande 3/1, Last year's winning yard; fell in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m on soft and heavy ground; French bumper form has been franked and could make amends for an unlucky debut fall. French winner who would probably have won at Cork had he not come down late on.
13th	13 13th (13) (150/1 +25%) Rua Mor	150 150/1(+25%)	(13) Rua Mor 150/1, Ran to form when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; usually held up; effective at 2m on good ground and arrives in good form but probably one for handicaps. Very opposable on what he's shown in one Flat run and two over hurdles; outclassed.
14th	15 14th (15) (150/1 -275%) Concert Party	150 150/1(-275%)	(15) Concert Party 150/1, Outpaced and below form off a revised mark when up in class and down the field in a handicap at Newbury last time; had been in good form previously over 10f; off a short break and more needed now tackling hurdles. Dual 1m2f winner for Richard Hannon; limited appeal in a maiden of this strength.
15th	18 15th (18) (150/1 -200%) Kashel Spring	150 150/1(-200%)	(18) Kashel Spring 150/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Naas last time; progressive on flat; off a short break and has a bit to find. Dual Flat winner but others in here had superior form in that sphere.
16th	16 16th (16) (200/1 -100%) Dream Angel	200 200/1(-100%)	(16) Dream Angel 200/1, Poor debut when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; better suited by 1m and a sound surface; Flat winner but has plenty to prove over hurdles. Limited on the Flat and 80-1 when tailed off on hurdling debut at Punchestown.
17th	2 17th (2) (200/1 +0%) Crest Of Light	200 200/1(+0%)	(2) Crest Of Light 200/1, Never threatened after missing the break when well beaten in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; multiple flat winner in UK; returns from a short break and needs plenty more on hurdle debut. Dual winner at 1m but has regressed and recently changed hands for 2,400gns.
18th	5 18th (5) (200/1 -300%) Far Eclipse	200 200/1(-300%)	(5) Far Eclipse 200/1, Showed little on debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time; effective at 2m on soft ground but inconsistent on the Flat and needs to improve over hurdles. Limited Flat maiden who finished well held on hurdling debut at Cork when 33-1.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

MANOIR DE MIRANDE won a 1m4f French bumper in decisive fashion back in April and looked set to score on his debut for current connections when falling at the last at Cork. Ole Ole was beaten a length by Glen To Glen in that race, with Kizlyar, Far Eclipse and Ray Gun all behind, and Gordon Elliott's charge can make amends. Dschingis Desire represents the same owners and was also sourced from France after winning a 1m4f maiden back in the spring. Munsif won three times on the level this year for Roger Varian and is an interesting recruit to hurdles, while Deep Water Bay, Genealogy and Kashel Spring are others switching from the Flat to keep a close eye on.

There are definite dangers but preference is for MANOIR DE MIRANDE who looked set to win when coming down late on at Cork.

12:05 Leopardstown 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:17 Limerick 20f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	7 1st (7) (10/1 -25%) Changeyourstars	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Changeyourstars 10/1, Best effort under rules when tried in a hood and second, beaten 2 1/4l, in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse latest. Effective at 2m4f and handles heavy or yielding ground; heading the right way but needs more to win this. Runner-up at Fairyhouse last time; the third home that day has won since; a player.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/4 +40%) Galileo Dame	1.5 6/4(+40%)	(2) Galileo Dame 6/4, Again below form when down the field in the Finale Stakes (Listed) at The Curragh most recently; from a top course trainer. Effective at 2m on soft or yielding ground; classy maiden over hurdles and this longer trip may suit. Out of form on Flat but a repeat of her Grade 1 hurdle 2nd will make her difficult to beat.
3	6 3rd (6) (8/1 +43%) Champagne Venture	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Champagne Venture 8/1, Improved on her hurdles debut when beaten 5l in a maiden hurdle at Navan last time. Effective around 2m and acts well with cut; this step up in trip may suit. Fine effort in a Navan maiden hurdle; with improvement from that should be a contender.
4	12 4th (12) (28/1 +30%) Doing It In Style	28 28/1(+30%)	(12) Doing It In Style 28/1, Showed some promise on debut though well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Navan last time. Effective around 2m on soft or heavy ground; the step up in trip looks a positive. Not beaten far in a strong Navan maiden hurdle; can improve and shouldn't be far away.
5th	8 5th (8) (20/1 -122%) Clody Diamond	20 20/1(-122%)	(8) Clody Diamond 20/1, Improved markedly from debut when second beaten 2 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Wexford latest; returning from long layoff; effective around 2m4f, acts on yielding to soft, heavy; more to offer. Point winner was runner-up in a Wexford maiden hurdle; this ground may be too testing.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/2 -40%) Forceonmyown	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(1) Forceonmyown 7/2, Ran to form when winning a Mares' bumper at Punchestown by 3l last time; returning from long layoff; effective at 2m, acts on soft, yielding; from a top yard and should make a smart hurdler. Point and bumper winner; off nearly a year but has to be respected; the market can help.
7th	5 7th (5) (16/1 +0%) Belladona Princess	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Belladona Princess 16/1, Improved, finishing best when 10l third in a maiden hurdle at Naas last time. Effective at 2m3f and handles ground with cut; could progress further if ridden a bit more positively. Better effort at Naas last time; needs to improve another chunk today but it is possible.
8th	15 8th (15) (80/1 -142%) Shallow Bowles	80 80/1(-142%)	(15) Shallow Bowles 80/1, Showed promise on debut when 5 1/4l fourth in a maiden hurdle here first time out. Effective at 2m and acts on heavy ground; more to come stepped up in trip. Fourth in a 2m maiden hurdle here; with improvement should be in the mix today if staying.
9th	19 9th (19) (200/1 -33%) Loughrask Jet	200 200/1(-33%)	(19) Loughrask Jet 200/1, No show from off the pace when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time. Off a short break; may fare better once handicapping. Some promise on hurdles debut but was tailed-off next time and others appeal more; reserve.
10	10 \|U\| (10) (9/2 +25%) Crystal Gold	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(10) Crystal Gold 9/2, Promising rules debut when 11l third in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time; wears a hood for the first time. Effective around 2m4f and acts on soft to heavy ground; open to further progress. Third in a point and maiden hurdle; should have improved from that; hood on; considered.
10th	11 10th (11) (80/1 +20%) Dixies Girl	80 80/1(+20%)	(11) Dixies Girl 80/1, Made too much use of when beaten 9l in a maiden hurdle at Listowel last time. Absent for a long spell; effective at 3m and acts on good ground; should improve dropped in trip. Point winner showed some ability in bumpers and a maiden hurdle but off a long time.
11th	16 11th (16) (150/1 -200%) Shuil Swift	150 150/1(-200%)	(16) Shuil Swift 150/1, Again ran to a moderate level when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time. Usually held up; type to do better once handicapping. Never involved in three maiden hurdles and can only be watched with a view to handicaps.
12th	9 12th (9) (125/1 +17%) Cry Before Dawn	125 125/1(+17%)	(9) Cry Before Dawn 125/1, Showed some promise on debut in a hood but was well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel. Effective at 2m4f and acts on heavy ground; should improve but has more to find. Was never involved in a Clonmel maiden hurdle on debut and will have to improve hugely.
13th	17 13th (17) (300/1 -100%) Supreme Axel	300 300/1(-100%)	(17) Supreme Axel 300/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; yet to find suitable conditions; all to prove. Not a lot of promise in two points and a Tramore maiden hurdle so is passed over today.
14th	14 14th (14) (300/1 -100%) Madam Elle	300 300/1(-100%)	(14) Madam Elle 300/1, Poor debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Cork on her only start; major improvement needed. Tailed-off in a Cork maiden hurdle on debut so can't be fancied.
15th	3 15th (3) (66/1 -313%) Ina Mina	66 66/1(-313%)	(3) Ina Mina 66/1, Best run since summer when 4 1/4l third in a handicap at Gowran Park most recent run; off a short-break; effective up to 13f; type to make a fair hurdler. Third on the Flat last time in testing ground; considered on hurdling debut.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (11/2 -100%) Not Negotiable	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(4) Not Negotiable 11/2, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; very promising debut when 4 1/4l winner in a Mares' bumper at Tipperary on debut; absent for very lengthy period; effective at 2m4f, acts on yielding; respected for leading yard despite absence. Bumper winner in 2024 but off since; respected from this yard; the market can help.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (125/1 -25%) Toor Idaho	125 125/1(-25%)	(18) Toor Idaho 125/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Navan last time. Effective at 2m6f and acts on yielding or good ground; difficult to make a case for her here. Some decent runs in defeat but questions after pulled-up in a Navan handicap last time.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Point-to-point winner Forceonmyown struck in a bumper at Punchestown in January and is respected for the in-form Gordon Elliott team, but NOT NEGOTIABLE gets the vote. The six-year-old mare justified cramped odds at Tipperary in April last year and looks to have found a good opportunity on her first appearance over timber. Galileo Dame placed in a Grade 1 juvenile at Leopardstown in February and has to be of interest back over timber.

A chance is taken that CRYSTAL GOLD can improve enough from her smart debut third against geldings in a Punchestown maiden hurdle

12:17 Limerick 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:25 Wetherby (Class 5) 24f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (9/1 +55%) Kalo Athena	9 9/1(+55%)	(10) Kalo Athena 9/1, Needed the run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle latest; cheekpieces first time; multiple point winner yet to show much under rules. 2-2 in points but hasn't achieved much over hurdles and others are more compelling.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/4 +25%) Castanea Breeze	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(7) Castanea Breeze 9/4, Suited by the step up in trip and testing conditions when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Market Rasen last time; suited by 3m, acts on good to soft and good and probably softer; a bit quirky but open to improvement at staying trips. Won on handicap debut at Market Rasen; open to further improvement; key player up 5lb.
3	14 3rd (14) (40/1 -60%) Fancy Nancy Pants	40 40/1(-60%)	(14) Fancy Nancy Pants 40/1, Didn't stay the trip tried in cheekpieces when fourth beaten 32l in a handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee latest; probably best at 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft; not proven at this distance. Attracted market support last time but she's now been well beaten in both handicaps.
4	13 4th (13) (33/1 -32%) Smart Bucks	33 33/1(-32%)	(13) Smart Bucks 33/1, Below form on softer ground when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield last time; plenty to prove at present. 5yo; cheekpieces go on; market check advised but hard to fancy judged on last two runs.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/1 +44%) Star Vantage	10 10/1(+44%)	(6) Star Vantage 10/1, Found little and ran poorly when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh last time; effective up to 3m, acts on good to soft and good; usually consistent but a frustrating maiden. 0-29 and below par last time but third of 16 in this last year; place claims now back here.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/1 -38%) Geordie Night	9 9/1(-38%)	(2) Geordie Night 9/1, Didn't stay over 3 1/4m when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Catterick last time; effective at 3m, acts on good to soft and good, below form only once on soft; drop back to 3m should suit. Runner-up in this last year and may have needed last month's return to action.
7th	3 7th (3) (13/2 -63%) Getaway Master	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(3) Getaway Master 13/2, Made mistakes but travelled well and was just out-battled late having looked the winner, beaten 1 1/2l off 90 last time; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by plenty of cut; progressing for his new yard. New, 6lb higher mark has now kicked in but this in-form 8yo is entitled to respect.
8th	12 8th (12) (4/1 +11%) Little Wren	4 4/1(+11%)	(12) Little Wren 4/1, Well backed and travelled well but failed to find much after looking a threat on handicap debut, comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time; shown little so far for top yard but dangerous if supported again. Soundly beaten on handicap debut but went off favourite and is in top hands.
9th	5 9th (5) (11/1 +8%) Glory Hights	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Glory Hights 11/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Carlisle latest; suited by 3m, acts on soft and good; had been steadily progressive over hurdles prior to a couple of poor chase runs. Pulled up on last two starts but over fences; on a handy mark on hurdle form from March.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (7/1 -40%) Shoeshine Boy	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Shoeshine Boy 7/1, Built on a recent revival when beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Ayr last time; effective over 3m and suited by plenty of cut; on a fair mark and back in form. Runner-up at Ayr last time and there's every chance he'll be in the mix.
10th	11 10th (11) (22/1 +12%) Westerdale	22 22/1(+12%)	(11) Westerdale 22/1, Made mistakes and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster most recently; hood first time; effective at 2m and acts on good; has something to prove after a layoff. Tailed off at Doncaster latest but lightly raced and interesting to see if backers return.
11th	8 11th (8) (22/1 -57%) Moveonbuy	22 22/1(-57%)	(8) Moveonbuy 22/1, Ran to form but flattened out late back from a break when fourth beaten 16l in a handicap hurdle at Hexham latest; effective at 2 3/4m, acts on soft; a strong stayer who should come on for the run. Won at Cartmel in June on second h'cap start; may have needed the run at Hexham recently.
12th	15 12th (15) (66/1 -100%) Walk My Way	66 66/1(-100%)	(15) Walk My Way 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Hexham latest; blinkers first time; usually held up; effective at 2 1/2m, acts on heavy; currently out of form. Runner-up at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) in March 2024 but hasn't recaptured that form since.
13th	9 13th (9) (50/1 +24%) Perfect Poli	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) Perfect Poli 50/1, Still green and stopped quickly after a series of errors when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Cartmel latest; cheekpieces first time; effective over 2 1/2m; yet to build on debut promise. Lightly raced 7yo; improvement needed in first-time cheekpieces on third handicap start.
14th	4 14th (4) (66/1 -65%) Little Soiree	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Little Soiree 66/1, Made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time; effective at 2m and acts on good; won a weak race and inconsistent. Won off 4lb higher at Huntingdon (2m) in May but has struggled since; stamina to prove.
16	16 \|PU\| (16) (50/1 +24%) You Say Its Over	50 50/1(+24%)	(16) You Say Its Over 50/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Catterick latest when tried in cheekpieces; form has steadily tailed off along with enthusiasm and needs a big turnaround to figure. Longstanding maiden who has been well beaten over fences on her last two starts.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

CASTANEA BREEZE bounced back to form when scoring over 2m7f at Market Rasen earlier in the month and the five-year-old could be hard to beat once again, despite a 5lb rise. Shoeshine Boy hit the crossbar at Ayr last time and may prove to be the main threat, although Getaway Master and Moveonbuy are others who arrive with solid form claims.

The 5yo CASTANEA BREEZE won when upped in trip in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen this month and can make it 2-2 in handicaps.

12:25 Wetherby (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:30 Chepstow (Class 4) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (9/1 +36%) Another Fine Mess	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Another Fine Mess 9/1, Well below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield last time. Effective around 2m and acts on soft and good to soft ground. Needs more. Successful at Warwick in most recent attempt over 2m and still has low mileage.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 +36%) Razzle Dazzle Boy	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(7) Razzle Dazzle Boy 7/2, Travelled well and ran to form, just tiring late when stepped up in trip back from a break, beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on soft and good ground. Consistent, latest form franked, could come on for that run. Mostly respectable form in handicaps, fifth at Chepstow in sole start this term.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -17%) Cheesy Icon	7 7/1(-17%)	(2) Cheesy Icon 7/1, Improved and suffered late interference when second, beaten a head, in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow last time. Usually held up. Effective at 2m and acts on heavy and good ground. More to come now handicapping. Went close at Ludlow most recently; possibilities if taking another step forward.
4	8 4th (8) (9/1 -13%) Activist	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) Activist 9/1, Step back in right direction beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Leicester last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S, GS; remains 4lb above last win mark. Ran okay last time but needs to raise his game; has never defied a mark this high.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/2 +59%) Knight Templar	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(5) Knight Templar 9/2, Keen and travelled well but found little up the hill when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Sandown last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good to soft ground. Inconsistent. Won juvenile event at Kempton on this day last year; today may be the time to catch him.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/2 +10%) Kamaxos	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(1) Kamaxos 9/2, Showed a good attitude to end a losing run when landing a handicap by a head off a 4lb lower mark at Leicester last time. Trainer in form. Effective from 2m to 2m5f and acts on soft and good ground. Has a chance off the new mark. Prevailed narrowly at Leicester last time; still nicely treated on historical data.
7th	4 7th (4) (25/1 -39%) Close Combat	25 25/1(-39%)	(4) Close Combat 25/1, Made no impact on handicap debut when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Leicester last time. Had been in good form prior. Effective at about 2m1f and handles heavy ground. May have more to offer. Low-mileage 4yo who may resume progress with Leicester reappearance under his belt.
8th	10 8th (10) (33/1 +34%) Gower Spirit	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Gower Spirit 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Ascot last time. Cheekpieces on for the first time. Effective at 2m4f and acts on heavy ground. The form of her maiden win looks modest and a bounce back is needed. Has failed to back up the form of her Uttoxeter win; headgear is now applied.
9th	11 9th (11) (18/1 -29%) Gavin	18 18/1(-29%)	(11) Gavin 18/1, Taken on up front and unable to lead when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Hereford last time. Best at 2m or less and needs a sound surface. Likes to dominate. Long way behind Oakley at Hereford; 0-11 since his May success.
10th	6 10th (6) (7/1 -100%) Oakley	7 7/1(-100%)	(6) Oakley 7/1, Well on top late for first hurdles success landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 8lb lower mark at Hereford last time; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; new mark asks more but he could be progressive. Opened his hurdles account in Hereford contest last month; may build on that ready win.
11th	12 11th (12) (50/1 -100%) Estate Planning	50 50/1(-100%)	(12) Estate Planning 50/1, Outpaced, never threatened and poorly placed at a sharp track when fourth, beaten 9l, in a claiming hurdle at Ludlow last time. Cheekpieces on for the first time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. Out of form this term. Still a maiden and has weak claims on his form this term; headgear fitted.
12th	13 12th (13) (80/1 -344%) Cogital	80 80/1(-344%)	(13) Cogital 80/1, Outpaced and never threatened when fourth, beaten 21l, in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow last time. Effective at 2m on good ground. Needs more. Defied a stone higher mark in 2022 but doesn't seem the same horse now.
13th	3 13th (3) (11/1 +0%) Zambezi Fix	11 11/1(+0%)	(3) Zambezi Fix 11/1, Again below form when fourth, beaten 19l, in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time. Effective around 2m and handles cut in the ground. This veteran looks vulnerable once again. Veteran who has plenty of Chepstow form; could go well off a handy mark back here.

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Kamaxos is only 4lb higher than for his Leicester triumph and he must enter the reckoning on just his third outing for the Charlie Longsdon stable. Oakley came good under a patient ride at Hereford, but the pair may be worth taking on with ANOTHER FINE MESS. Jeremy Scott's string have largely been improving for their seasonal reappearances and the six-year-old may leave his moderate Lingfield return behind him, with the cut back to 2m in his favour.

This may be the time to catch KNIGHT TEMPLAR, who is first choice ahead of Oakley.

12:30 Chepstow (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:37 Leopardstown 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (10/11 -14%) Kargese	0.909091 10/11(-14%)	(5) Kargese 10/11, Winner of three Grade 1 races over hurdles; stable has won two of the last five runnings of this contest. Finished second, beaten 16l, in the Order Of St George Mares Novice Chase (Grade 2) at Cork last time. Effective at 2m and acts on any ground; a classy hurdler likely to improve for the reappearance. Dual Grade 1 winner over hurdles; beaten by a smart mare on her recent chase debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/4 +36%) Lovely Hurling	1.75 7/4(+36%)	(4) Lovely Hurling 7/4, Outpaced but very promising on chase debut when second, beaten 13l, in a beginners' chase at Navan on return. Progressive hurdler last term; effective at around 2½m and should improve for that initial experience when stepped up in trip but threat if getting stiff test. Lightly-raced hurdler but smart; no match for Kopek Des Bordes on his chase debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (25/1 -25%) Kings Hill	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Kings Hill 25/1, Below form after being made too much use of when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Aintree last time. Returns from a long layoff and wears a tongue-tie for the first time; faces a tough task in hot race on chase debut. Useful hurdler but struggled in some strong handicaps last season; chase debut.
4	1 4th (1) (50/1 -213%) Bottler'secret	50 50/1(-213%)	(1) Bottler'secret 50/1, Made mistakes and produced a poor chase debut when down the field in a beginners' chase at Naas last time. Effective at around 2m but currently out of form over jumps. Smart novice hurdler but has become disappointing; offered little on recent chase debut.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (3/1 +40%) James's Gate	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) James's Gate 3/1, Showed a good attitude and improvement on recent form when winning a novice hurdle at Navan by 3/4l last time. Returns from a long layoff with promise of more to come over fences; danger if fit. Dual hurdle winner with a mark of 135; could easily run well despite his absence.

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KARGESE was a dual Grade 1 winner over hurdles as a juvenile and landed the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March. The Willie Mullins-trained mare was set a stiff task on her chasing debut when runner-up to Kala Conti in a Grade 2 at Cork earlier this month and should benefit from the experience. Lovely Hurling filled the runner-up spot behind the impressive Final Demand in a 2m4f Grade 1 novice hurdle at the Punchestown Festival and was unlucky to come up against Kopek Des Bordes on his chasing debut at Navan last month. James's Gate has obviously not been the easiest to train but retains plenty of ability.

Kargese will take some beating with a trouble-free round but the progressive LOVELY HURLING can give her a race.

12:37 Leopardstown 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:45 Kempton (Class 2) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/13 +15%) Maestro Conti	0.615385 8/13(+15%)	(1) Maestro Conti 8/13, Very promising debut winner by 6 1/2l in a juvenile hurdle at Moulins; returning from a break; effective at 2m1f and acts on heavy ground; French winner now with a top yard and likely to progress further. Easy winner of sole race in France in September; has joined top yard; big chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (28/1 -12%) Brave Guest	28 28/1(-12%)	(2) Brave Guest 28/1, Hampered late but shaped well on debut when second, beaten 5l in a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell; effective over 2m and handles heavy ground; can improve with a clear passage. 0-6 on Flat but some aptitude for hurdling when second at Fontwell; may improve.
3	8 3rd (8) (7/2 -17%) Zarakerjack	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(8) Zarakerjack 7/2, Green and made mistakes but showed minor promise on debut when second, beaten 14l in a juvenile hurdle here; effective over 2m on good ground; yard does well with similar types and improvement expected. Fair 1m2f Flat winner; jumped left on C&D hurdling debut but still finished second; chance.
4	6 4th (6) (25/1 -108%) Tetsworth	25 25/1(-108%)	(6) Tetsworth 25/1, Ran to form when a 1l third in a handicap at Redcar on latest outing; returning from a short break; looks stable second string and has a bit to find. Best Flat effort when third in October; one of two runners for the Moore stable.
5th	4 5th (4) (40/1 +39%) Provision	40 40/1(+39%)	(4) Provision 40/1, Ran to form when 5 1/4l third in a novice at Newcastle on latest start; progressive at lowly level on flat; returns from a short break and needs to find more on hurdle debut. 0-3 on Flat; new yard has modest strike-rate; Isabelle Ryder cannot claim usual allowance.
6th	3 6th (3) (50/1 -127%) Chartwell Jock	50 50/1(-127%)	(3) Chartwell Jock 50/1, Raced too freely when back from a break and needed the run, finishing down the field in a handicap here last time; 10f flat winner; market can guide on hurdle debut. Tailed off on stable debut but best Flat form suggests he could make an impact here.
7th	5 7th (5) (28/1 +15%) Tenadaay	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Tenadaay 28/1, Raced far too freely when 11l third in a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell last time; effective at 2m on soft ground but plenty to find. No great shakes on Flat and finished last of three finishers on hurdling debut.
8th	7 8th (7) (7/2 +36%) Whatsgoingonmarvin	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(7) Whatsgoingonmarvin 7/2, Stopped quickly when down the field in a handicap at Pontefract last time but was in good form prior; returns from a short break and multiple flat winner could offer value on hurdle debut. Useful Flat winner at up to 1m6f for Sir Mark Prescott; a likely type for juvenile hurdles.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (250/1 -100%) Miss Raffles	250 250/1(-100%)	(9) Miss Raffles 250/1, Yet to display any notable ability or beat a rival home and returns from a break; has it all to do on hurdle debut. Beaten out of sight at triple-figure odds in two Flat races; difficult to fancy.

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Zarakerjack was put in his place by a potentially useful sort over C&D last month and remains of considerable interest today, whilst both Brave Guest (second) and Tenadaay (third) could figure having squared off at Fontwell. Chartwell Jock was no slouch on the level and is worth a market check ahead of his hurdling bow, but the vote goes to MAESTRO CONTI. Picked up by the Skeltons having won impressively in France on his racecourse debut, the Prince Gibraltar gelding might be one to follow over the course of the season.

Whatsgoingonmarvin is a fascinating recruit to hurdling but the vote goes to MAESTRO CONTI who bolted up on his only run in France.

12:45 Kempton (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:52 Limerick 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (6/1 -80%) Krabat	6 6/1(-80%)	(2) Krabat 6/1, Outpaced, needed the run and was unsuited by the drop in trip when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time. Effective around 2m4f and suited by cut, though his strike-rate remains a concern. Hit and miss in both codes this year but would have a chance if repeating his best form.
2	9 2nd (9) (10/3 -67%) Decimation	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(9) Decimation 10/3, Returned to form when beaten 4l off a 1lb lower mark at Fairyhouse last time. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and best with cut; inconsistent but has a chance if building on that latest effort now tried in blinkers. Maiden over fences but third at Fairyhouse last time; should go well with blinkers added.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/1 -33%) West Cork Wildway	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) West Cork Wildway 8/1, Cashed in on a falling mark when landing a handicap by 4 1/2l off an 11lb lower mark at Cork last time. Effective from 2m2f to 3m and acts on soft and good ground, though others may be better back chasing. Hurdle winner last time; ran well enough in a Cork hunter chase in April; considered.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 -140%) Dundaniel	12 12/1(-140%)	(3) Dundaniel 12/1, Ran a bit below form back in a handicap when 10l third in a handicap chase at Tipperary on his most recent run. Effective from 2m6f to 3m and acts on soft and yielding ground; could need this first run since the summer. Not a bad Tipperary handicap run in July; a shout if at his best; can go well fresh.
5th	10 5th (10) (6/1 +45%) Smackwater Jack	6 6/1(+45%)	(10) Smackwater Jack 6/1, Below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective up to 3m and acts on heavy and good ground; this will be his first chase run in almost two years. Poor when last seen over fences in UK nearly three years ago; others make more appeal.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/2 +68%) Difficult Decision	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(7) Difficult Decision 9/2, Had too much to do and needed the run when fourth, beaten 7l, in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Trainer in form; effective from 2m2f to 2m7f and acts with cut, though must prove how much ability remains after a long layoff. Fourth over hurdles at Punchestown after an absence; a big player if building on that.
7th	5 7th (5) (14/1 -17%) Baldur's Gate	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Baldur's Gate 14/1, Outpaced and needed the run when down the field in a handicap chase at Galway most recently. Off a short break; effective from 2m4f to 3m2f and suited by plenty of cut; could build on his reappearance up in trip. Beaten a long way on return at Galway; has a squeak if back to his form early this year.
8th	11 8th (11) (9/1 +68%) The Little Yank	9 9/1(+68%)	(11) The Little Yank 9/1, Below form back chasing when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Thurles last time. Usually held up; effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on any ground; mark easing but needs more. Only one win over fences; best recent runs have been over hurdles; others preferred.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 +0%) Clonmeen	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Clonmeen 20/1, Never threatened when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Navan last time. Effective up to 3m and acts on heavy and yielding ground; down in the weights but form has been in and out of late. Has been regressive in the last year and has to do much better than recent offerings.
10th	8 10th (8) (12/1 +0%) Halsafari	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Halsafari 12/1, Scored by 5 1/2l off a 17lb lower mark at Cork on his penultimate start but was disappointing back up in trip last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on soft and yielding ground; first chase run since spring 2023. Hurdle winner two starts back; hasn't run over fences since 2023 but a chance on that form.
11th	4 11th (4) (20/1 -150%) Rochestown	20 20/1(-150%)	(4) Rochestown 20/1, Needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Cork last time. Effective from 2m2f to 3m and acts on any ground; could come on for that latest effort. Three chase wins at Tramore; well beaten over hurdles on return; others make more appeal.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (100/1 -100%) Eddies Pride	100 100/1(-100%)	(12) Eddies Pride 100/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Punchestown last time. Effective around 3m and acts with cut, but out of form and hard to fancy. Dual chase winner but regressive this year; can't be fancied from 19lb out of the handicap.

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West Cork Wildway capitalised on a career-low mark to score over the smaller obstacles at Cork last time and is respected back over fences. However, DECIMATION produced a better performance to make the frame at Fairyhouse on his latest outing and is just 1lb higher. If reproducing that level of form, the 10-year-old could be the one to beat. Of the remainder, Dundaniel makes the most appeal.

A winner at this track over hurdles and fences before going missing, DIFFICULT DECISION ran well over hurdles on return and can score.

12:52 Limerick 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Wetherby (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (15/2 +17%) Minstrel Knight	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(7) Minstrel Knight 15/2, Disappointing, possibly made too much use of, when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft ground. A useful Flat stayer with more to come over hurdles; return to slower ground is a positive. Promising performance over C&D on hurdle debut; lesser effort since but could bounce back.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 -33%) Alsakib	2 2/1(-33%)	(1) Alsakib 2/1, A little out of depth and up in trip when comfortably held in the Prix du Cadran (Group 1) at Longchamp last time. Off a short break and holds an obvious chance on hurdle debut. Classy Flat performer; major player if taking to hurdling at the first attempt.
3	5 3rd (5) (22/1 +67%) Liberty Coach	22 22/1(+67%)	(5) Liberty Coach 22/1, Poor hurdle debut after a break when down the field in a novice hurdle here last time. Suited by 10f and acted on any going on the Flat. Has something to prove after a disappointing start over hurdles. Useful, four-time 1m2f winner on the Flat; tailed off on hurdle debut over C&D 3 weeks ago.
4	12 4th (12) (2/1 +27%) Two Brothers	2 2/1(+27%)	(12) Two Brothers 2/1, Given a quiet ride and made promising late headway from well back when 6l third in a novice hurdle here last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time. Stays 2m, acts on good to soft, and looks to have plenty to come over hurdles. Useful on the Flat and third over C&D on this month's hurdle debut; leading contender.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 +8%) Dartmouth Castle	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Dartmouth Castle 11/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 6l, in a bumper at Sedgefield latest. Suited by 2m and acts on a sound surface. Off a short break and looks the yard's second string. Sedgefield bumper winner who brings potential to this first hurdle start; not ruled out.
6th	2 6th (2) (17/2 -31%) Chillingham	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(2) Chillingham 17/2, Bit below form when beaten 10l in a Flat handicap at Leicester last time. Off a short break, rated in the nineties on the level and deserves respect on hurdling debut. Very useful on the Flat and he could have a bright future in this code.
7th	4 7th (4) (14/1 +44%) Greedy Smith	14 14/1(+44%)	(4) Greedy Smith 14/1, Similar poor form to his hurdle debut when well beaten in a maiden at Sandown latest. Should be effective at 2m and acts on good ground. Showed promise in bumpers but yet to produce worthwhile hurdles form. In good hands but may be of greater interest when able to tackle handicaps.
8th	9 8th (9) (10/1 +60%) Sovereignlightcafe	10 10/1(+60%)	(9) Sovereignlightcafe 10/1, Made minor late headway past tiring rivals when 14l third in a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield most recent run. Stays 2m and acts on soft ground. A strong stayer on the Flat with more to come. Ran okay when 14l third on hurdle debut but others have more substance to their form.
9th	10 9th (10) (250/1 -279%) Steel Soldier	250 250/1(-279%)	(10) Steel Soldier 250/1, Similar poor form to debut over hurdles when down the field in a maiden at Sedgefield last time. Yet to show any sign of ability in points or over hurdles. He's shown very little and is hard to fancy.
10th	6 10th (6) (125/1 -89%) Littletown Lad	125 125/1(-89%)	(6) Littletown Lad 125/1, Similar poor form to hurdling debut when down the field in a maiden at Southwell most recently. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground. Showed promise in bumpers and a point but yet to show ability over hurdles. Tailed off at big odds at Southwell (2m, soft/good to soft) on his two hurdle starts.
11th	11 11th (11) (28/1 -100%) Tea Boy	28 28/1(-100%)	(11) Tea Boy 28/1, Similar modest level to second bumper start when comfortably held at Newcastle last time. Faces a stiff task here. Runner-up on debut in a bumper but soundly beaten in fifth on next two starts.

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Two Brothers sets the standard following his third on his hurdling bow over C&D earlier in the month. That said, a chance can be taken on ALSAKIB, who lacks experience over timber but he was a high-class performer on the Flat. A Group 3 winner in 2024, the five-year-old was not beaten far in the Yorkshire Cup in May and he could prove to be a class above if taking to jumping. Chillingham was also useful on the level and is another to consider.

C&D third Two Brothers is a strong candidate but preference is for jumping newcomer ALSAKIB, who was a class act on the Flat.

13:00 Wetherby (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:05 Chepstow (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/3 -11%) Jour D'evasion	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(1) Jour D'evasion 10/3, Improved, strong from last when landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Bangor-on-Dee last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on Hy, GS; capable of better still off new mark. Beat Passing Kate by just over 4l at Bangor last month; still unexposed over fences.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/4 +63%) Passing Kate	2.75 11/4(+63%)	(6) Passing Kate 11/4, Ran to form when second, beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f and goes well with cut in the ground; steadily progressing over fences. Ended last season with a course win and ran well in defeat on both outings this term.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/1 +42%) Heads Or Harps	7 7/1(+42%)	(5) Heads Or Harps 7/1, Returned to form after a reappearance when just beaten by an unexposed rival, finishing second and beaten 6l in a handicap chase at Ayr last time; effective at 2m and handles soft ground; looks a progressive type. Second to a big improver at Ayr this month; has travelled from Scotland for this.
4	7 4th (7) (9/1 +36%) Ideallko	9 9/1(+36%)	(7) Ideallko 9/1, Needed the run and may have found the ground a bit quick when fourth, beaten 33l in a handicap chase here last time; returns after a short break; effective from 2m to 2m4f on soft and good ground and should come on for that outing. Did well last season but made low-key return in October and off for another 11 weeks since.
5th	2 5th (2) (6/1 +8%) Storminhome	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) Storminhome 6/1, Had too much to do and possibly needed the run when beaten 1/2l off a 3lb higher mark at Wetherby last time; returns from a long absence; effective from 2m3f to 3m on soft and good ground but has fitness to prove. Ran well over 2m5f on stable debut in October 2024; absent since; 2m not sure to suit.

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Having finished a close-up third on his debut for Dan Skelton at Wetherby in October last year, market support for Storminhome would have to be respected. However, this distance looks on the sharp side and JOUR D'EVASION has more pressing claims. The six-year-old justified favouritism at Bangor - just his second outing over fences - and a 5lb rise could prove generous. Fellow last-time-out winner Siam Park may give the selection plenty to think about.

Sean Bowen's mount BALLYBREEZE drops in grade and is selected to record his third C&D win. Heads Or Harps is feared most.

13:05 Chepstow (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:12 Leopardstown (Class 1) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (8/1 +20%) Solness	8 8/1(+20%)	(6) Solness 8/1, A dual Grade 1 winner and last year's victor of this race. Finished 11l third in the Champion Chase (Grade 1) at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m and prefers decent ground. Progressive last term with strong course form; dangerous if allowed to dictate. Won two G1s over C&D last season, including this race; goes well fresh; leading player.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 -14%) Marine Nationale	2 2/1(-14%)	(5) Marine Nationale 2/1, A four-time Grade 1 winner who took the Champion Chase (Grade 1) at Punchestown by 7l last time. Effective at 2m and suited by decent ground. The Champion Chase winner sets the standard here, a big player if fit on favourable drying ground but may just need this run. Reigning champion 2m chaser is the one to beat but started last season very slowly.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/4 +25%) Majborough	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(4) Majborough 6/4, A triple Grade 1 winner who finished second, beaten 1 1/2l, in the Hilly Way Chase (Grade 2) at Cork last time where let down by jumping. Effective at 2m and acts on any ground. Would be unbeaten over fences but for jumping errors; high-class performer who must jump cleanly. Top-class 2m novice chaser last season but he is prone to errors in jumping department.
4	2 4th (2) (9/2 +31%) Found A Fifty	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(2) Found A Fifty 9/2, A dual Grade 1 winner who ran to form when winning the Hilly Way Chase (Grade 2) at Cork by 1 1/2l last time, his fitness and better jumping proving decisive. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, consistent, though possibly vulnerable at the very top level. Pulled up in this race last year but beat Majborough last time so has to be considered.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 -71%) Only By Night	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Only By Night 12/1, Travelled well and ran to her best when benefitting from a drop in grade, showing strong form for the level when winning the Barberstown Castle Chase (Grade 3) at Naas by a short-head last time following big Arkle run. Cheekpieces first time; effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground. Progressive mare last season; 4-6 over fences; 2nd in last season's Arkle; bit to find.
6th	1 6th (1) (40/1 -21%) Captain Guinness	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Captain Guinness 40/1, The yard has won two of the last ten runnings of this race. Pulled up in the Fortria Chase (Grade 2) at Navan last time. Effective at 2m and acts with cut, but though a former Grade 1 winner, he is not the force of old and can be erratic. Queen Mother Champion Chase winner in 2024 but regressive since; set to struggle.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (33/1 +34%) Hercule Du Seuil	33 33/1(+34%)	(3) Hercule Du Seuil 33/1, The yard has won three of the last five editions of this race. Finished 8l third in the Fortria Chase (Grade 2) at Navan last time. Enjoys making the running and is effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, best on decent ground; competitive at Grade 2/3 level. Probably not up to this level; uphill task over this trip against specialist two-milers.

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MAJBOROUGH is certainly not the finished article over fences, but hopefully he can put in an improved round of jumping and take advantage of a fitness edge over Marine Nationale. The five-year-old blundered away a winning opportunity when a close third behind Jango Baie and Only By Night in the Arkle at Cheltenham and after easily beating Only By Night at the Punchestown Festival, again showed jumping frailties when runner-up to Found A Fifty on his reappearance in the Hilly Way at Cork. Marine Nationale, third behind Solness in this race last year, steadily improved last season before landing the Champion Chase at both Cheltenham and Punchestown. It will be interesting to see how strong Solness is in the market on his seasonal debut.

SOLNESS is worth backing to follow up his win in this race 12 months ago. He goes well fresh and should ensure this is a proper test

13:12 Leopardstown (Class 1) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Kempton (Class 2) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/2 +42%) Star Walking	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(6) Star Walking 7/2, Travelled well but was out-battled late by a race-fit rival when beaten 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Ascot last time, her first run after a wind operation. Second run since surgery; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on soft and good; well treated on Listed form but inconsistent. Mixed results since novice win last December; had wind op and good 2nd over 2m7f latest.
2	5 2nd (5) (14/1 -100%) Holly Hartingo	14 14/1(-100%)	(5) Holly Hartingo 14/1, Ran to form when just beaten by a race-fit rival after a positive ride, finishing a length second off a 3lb lower mark here last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and well treated on older form. Close 5th in the 2023 running, then good 2nd last year; shouldn't be far away.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/1 +25%) Porter In The Park	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) Porter In The Park 9/1, Ran to form when 5l third in a handicap hurdle at Ascot on latest outing. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and prefers a sound surface. Back on a competitive mark. Has won at 3m and 3m2f; suited by good ground; in form but more exposed than some.
4	1 4th (1) (9/2 +10%) Della Casa Lunga	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(1) Della Casa Lunga 9/2, Won this race last year; outpaced and unsuited by how it developed when 4 1/2l third in a Listed Mares' Hurdle here last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on soft and good to soft, and goes particularly well at Kempton; needs step back up to 3m. Had a slow 2025 but better latest and on the same mark as when winning this last year.
5th	9 5th (9) (6/1 +20%) Audacious Annie	6 6/1(+20%)	(9) Audacious Annie 6/1, Ran to form when suited by a positive ride at a sharp track, beaten a length off a 3lb lower mark at Warwick last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on good ground; back in form and fairly treated on novice form. Back to best when 2nd over 2m5f latest; up 3lb; needs more for new trip in a better race.
6th	2 6th (2) (20/1 -82%) Greyval	20 20/1(-82%)	(2) Greyval 20/1, Finished down the field in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time when below form. Didn't take to chasing but generally consistent in this sphere. Better suited by 2m4f over hurdles and handles both soft and good ground. Two 2m4f hurdle wins in the spring; well held over fences latest; first run over this far.
7th	7 7th (7) (5/1 -50%) Miss Cynthia	5 5/1(-50%)	(7) Miss Cynthia 5/1, Stable has won two of the last five renewals of this race. Won a handicap by 3/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Market Rasen three starts ago. Returning from a long layoff; effective over 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft; useful dual-purpose performer, well treated on Listed and Flat form. Smart Listed Flat form in 2024; took well to hurdles; potential for better for new yard.
8th	10 8th (10) (7/1 +18%) I've Madeupmymind	7 7/1(+18%)	(10) I've Madeupmymind 7/1, Fell in a handicap hurdle here last time when running on and may have been placed. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, handles any ground, and consistent in a short career; unexposed over staying trips. Won 2m hurdle in February; still going well when fell 2 out over C&D latest; of interest.
9th	8 9th (8) (20/1 -43%) Gaye Legacy	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Gaye Legacy 20/1, Needed the run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Ascot last time. Wears cheekpieces for the first time. Effective over 3m, acts on good to soft and heavy ground, and generally consistent; stays well. Runner-up in the 2023 running; well beaten on reappearance and now goes in cheekpieces.
10th	3 10th (3) (28/1 -12%) Musique De Fee	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Musique De Fee 28/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford last time. Wears a visor for the first time. Enjoys racing prominently and is a consistent, thorough stayer. Won two 3m1f hurdles in May; good ground suits but had a poor chase experience last week.

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DELLA CASA LUNGA struggled on her return last month but ran a far more encouraging race over 2m5f here next time. The seven-year-old defeated Holly Hartingo (second) from an identical mark in the corresponding race 12 months ago and would have appeared to target this contest yet again. Star Walking made a pleasing return at Ascot and must enter calculations, along with I've Madeupmymind, who fell when in contention over C&D. Miss Cynthia hasn't been seen since April, but this represents an ease in class.

Several can do better yet, with preference for talented Flat performer MISS CYNTHIA who made a good start over hurdles last winter.

13:20 Kempton (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:27 Limerick (Class 1) 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/8 -51%) The Big Westerner	1.375 11/8(-51%)	(5) The Big Westerner 11/8, Ran to form on debut over fences, just flattening out late back from break when second beaten 4l in a beginners chase' at Fairyhouse latest; effective 2m4f-3m; surely has much more to come over fences. Grade 2 h'dle winner on this card last year; Grade 1 placed since; solid chase bow; player.
2	3 2nd (3) (1/1 +43%) Jade De Grugy	1 1/1(+43%)	(3) Jade De Grugy 1/1, Winner of two Grade 1s; well below form on debut over fences when 16l third in a beginners chase' at Cork most recent run; effective 2m2f-2m5f, acts on Hy, GS; high-class hurdler surely capable of better and yard has won 3 of last 4 runnings of this race. Grade 1-winning hurdler was soundly beaten on chase bow but can improve plenty from that.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 +0%) Uhavemeinstitches	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Uhavemeinstitches 12/1, Travelled well and improved from her debut when second, beaten 1 1/4l in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse last time; effective at 2m4f, acts on soft and good ground, and looks progressive over fences. Won a Wexford beginners' and second in a Fairyhouse h'cap; plenty to find today.
4	1 4th (1) (6/1 +25%) Farfromnowhere	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Farfromnowhere 6/1, Ran to form on chase debut when second beaten 9 1/2l in a beginners' chase at Cork latest; effective 2m1f-2m5f, acts on yielding to soft, good; likely has more to offer. Dual hurdle winner including here; solid 2nd to a subsequent Grade 2 winner on chase bow.
5th	2 5th (2) (100/1 -52%) Honey Come Quick	100 100/1(-52%)	(2) Honey Come Quick 100/1, Improved when winning a Mares' point at Ballindenisk by 24l last time; stays 3m in points and acts on soft and yielding ground; has potential but faces a tough starting point under rules. Won two points this term but this is an ambitious tilt on rules debut.
6th	7 6th (7) (250/1 -150%) Whatcouldhavebeen	250 250/1(-150%)	(7) Whatcouldhavebeen 250/1, Below form when comfortably held in a beginners' chase at Cork last time; effective from 2m4f to 3m, handles ground with cut, but faces a stiff task at this level. Dual hurdle winner has been nowhere near her best over fences and passed over today.
7th	4 7th (4) (100/1 -150%) Littlebiggie	100 100/1(-150%)	(4) Littlebiggie 100/1, Too keen and not knocked about over an inadequate trip when 12l third in a Mares' chase at Clonmel last time; returns from a short break, effective between 2m and 2m7f, handles soft and good ground; return to further helps but this looks a tough task. Beginners' chase winner ran well at Clonmel last time but has a lot to find in this grade.

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Last season's Albert Bartlett runner-up THE BIG WESTERNER shaped with encouragement on her second-placed chase bow behind Coral Cup hero Jimmy Du Seuil at Fairyhouse last month. The six-year-old should appreciate this step up in distance and she holds obvious claims. Farfromnowhere wasn't disgraced on her first attempt over fences when filling the runner-up spot at Cork, but it is too soon to be writing off reopposing third Jade De Grugy, a dual Grade 1 winner over timber, and she's feared most.

A Grade 2 hurdle winner on this card last year, THE BIG WESTERNER(nap) made a solid start to fences and can take this.

13:27 Limerick (Class 1) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Wetherby (Class 3) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 +56%) Chasingouttheblues	4 4/1(+56%)	(4) Chasingouttheblues 4/1, Ran slightly below form on more testing ground when beaten 9 1/4l in a Kelso handicap chase last time, but had been in good form previously. Effective from 2m4f to 3m, acts on any ground, and looks on a competitive mark. Respectable so far over fences but needs something extra if he's to come out on top.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/2 -13%) Frisby	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(8) Frisby 9/2, Ran to form when beaten 2l off this mark at Kelso last time, having been made plenty of use of. Wears cheekpieces for the first time; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m on soft and good ground; likely to be in the mix again. 0-8 under rules (0-3 over fences) but close third at Kelso latest and could be thereabouts.
3	6 3rd (6) (8/1 -191%) Aboutdamntime	8 8/1(-191%)	(6) Aboutdamntime 8/1, Not the most convincing in a small field but improved on hurdles form when landing a Catterick handicap by 3/4l off a 1lb lower mark last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m on soft and good ground; fairly treated and should be competitive. Beat in-form opponent to win at Catterick on second chase start and he's one to consider.
4	1 4th (1) (13/2 -95%) Pierrot Jaguen	6.5 13/2(-95%)	(1) Pierrot Jaguen 13/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Carlisle on debut; lightly raced and showed good hurdles form last winter. Wears cheekpieces for the first time, effective over 2 1/2–3m, and could have more to offer over fences, though the mark demands it. Pulled up on chase debut but very lightly raced and retains potential for good yard.
5th	2 5th (2) (6/1 +50%) I Am Max	6 6/1(+50%)	(2) I Am Max 6/1, Scored by a head off a 1lb lower mark at Hexham three starts back but was let down by his jumping last time. Trainer in form; effective up to 3m on soft and good ground; needs a clear round to recapture best form. Won at Hexham in October but mistakes have proved costly on next two starts.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (10/3 +39%) As Legends Have It	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(5) As Legends Have It 10/3, Produced a solid effort when third, beaten 9 1/2l, in a Southwell handicap chase on debut, having been made plenty of use of. Suited by 2 1/2m and acts on soft and good ground; promising chase debut and open to improvement. Lightly raced 6yo; could take step forward with cheekpieces back on for second chase start.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (10/1 +0%) Tommys Charm	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Tommys Charm 10/1, Fell in a handicap chase at Ffos Las last time and returns from a short break. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, the longer trip may suit better; prefers plenty of cut in the ground and could rebound over this distance. Very much of interest on his close 2nd at Wincanton in January; may have needed last run.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (12/1 +14%) Grangeclare Diego	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Grangeclare Diego 12/1, Improved for the step up in trip under a positive ride on handicap debut, scoring by 1 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Market Rasen in March. Returning from a long layoff; soft ground could be a concern. Won over hurdles when last seen and the switch to fences could be a positive move.

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FRISBY was not beaten far at all when filling third place over 2m7f at Kelso when last seen in November and the first-time application of cheekpieces could help him to get off the mark under Rules here. That said, As Legends Have It is another consistent performer who is an obvious threat, while it is far too soon to be writing off the unexposed Pierrot Jaguen.

With his close third at Wincanton in January reading well, TOMMYS CHARM is the selection ahead of As Legends Have It.

13:35 Wetherby (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Chepstow (Class 1) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (15/2 +46%) Tenter Le Tout	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(6) Tenter Le Tout 15/2, Travelled well and made a promising debut when winning a juvenile hurdle at Exeter by 2 1/2l last time; effective over 2m1f, acts on good to soft; progressive type but needs to step up at this level. Gained her Exeter win in a race that threw up the winner of this contest in 2023.
2	3 2nd (3) (16/1 +36%) Klycot	16 16/1(+36%)	(3) Klycot 16/1, Had the run of the race and ran to form when winning a maiden hurdle at Exeter by 1l last time; effective around 2m, acts on heavy and soft; more required at this level. Game winner last week but seems held by two of these rivals on earlier Sandown form.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/1 +36%) Kaldoun Des Rocs	9 9/1(+36%)	(2) Kaldoun Des Rocs 9/1, Too keen and a bit green under pressure but ran to form when 4 1/4l third in a juvenile hurdle at Sandown last time; effective over 2m, acts with cut; showed useful form in France and likely to progress for top yard. Unable to lay a glove on Macktoad at Sandown but remains open to improvement.
4	1 4th (1) (10/11 +17%) Macktoad	0.909091 10/11(+17%)	(1) Macktoad 10/11, Went clear for a very promising debut when winning a juvenile hurdle at Sandown by 3 1/4l last time; effective 2m, acts on S; looks smart and surely has more to offer. Manner of Sandown win suggests he's a smart prospect; yard won this race in 2021 and 2023.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (5/2 +58%) Sonic Pioneer	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(4) Sonic Pioneer 5/2, Very promising debut when winning a juvenile hurdle at Kempton by 14l last time; trainer in form; effective 2m, acts on G; more to come but it is needed at this level. Powered clear for 14l win at Kempton on the switch to this code; interesting prospect.

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Successful in France before impressing on debut for Gary & Josh Moore at Sandown earlier this month, MACKTOAD looks an exciting prospect and is hard to ignore in his hat-trick bid. Manlaga, a half-sister to the smart Martator, was a similarly ready winner on her only start in France before joining Nicky Henderson. There is plenty to like about her profile and support in the betting would be dangerous to ignore. Sonic Pioneer and Klycot are other winning hurdlers to bear in mind.

In a Finale that includes several promising juvenile hurdlers, the percentage call goes to MANLAGA ahead of Maktoad.

13:40 Chepstow (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:47 Leopardstown (Class 1) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3/1 +25%) Skylight Hustle	3 3/1(+25%)	(5) Skylight Hustle 3/1, From a yard that has won the last two runnings of this race. Quickened clear with ease to win a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse by 21l last time. Effective over 2m on heavy ground; bumper form has been confirmed over hurdles and should remain competitive up in class. Looked very smart at Fairyhouse; stable has won four of last six renewals; big player.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 +25%) Carrigmoornaspruce	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Carrigmoornaspruce 12/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 1¼l, in the Feathard Lady Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Down Royal last time. Back from a short break; effective at 2m and suited by good or soft ground. Bumper and hurdle form have been franked and she continues to progress. Smart in bumpers; good on hurdles bow; seemingly found out in mares' Grade 3 on latest.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +11%) Love Me Tender	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Love Me Tender 4/1, From a yard successful in two of the last five renewals. Quickened clear for a comfortable win in the BOYLE Sports Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Tipperary by 6½l last time. Effective at 2m2f on good ground; a classy sort who could extend an unbeaten run stepping up in grade. Unbeaten in a bumper and two hurdle starts; unknown quantity; could improve again.
4	2 4th (2) (13/2 -247%) Le Divin Enfant	6.5 13/2(-247%)	(2) Le Divin Enfant 13/2, From a yard that has won two of the last five renewals. Quickened clear easily when taking a maiden hurdle at Thurles by 23l last time. Effective over 2½m and handles cut in the ground; French form proven at a high level and open to further progress for a leading yard. Fourth to Lulamba in France; created big impression on first start for Willie Mullins.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 -17%) The Passing Wife	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) The Passing Wife 14/1, Outpaced but improved and looked in need of a stiffer test when 1½l third in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) at Fairyhouse on his latest start. Effective at 2m and acts on any ground; consistent performer in bumpers and hurdles with strong form and may appreciate further. Third to Koktail Brut in Royal Bond at Fairyhouse; will need to improve again.
6th	4 6th (4) (16/1 -60%) Mister Pessimistic	16 16/1(-60%)	(4) Mister Pessimistic 16/1, Showed greenness and made mistakes but produced a very promising hurdle debut when winning a maiden hurdle at Cork by 3l last time. Returns from a short break; effective over 2m. With bumper and point wins to his name, his debut form is franked and he looks a likely improver over hurdles. Won a point, bumper and hurdle start; form franked on latest run; player.
7th	1 7th (1) (4/1 +75%) Koktail Brut	4 4/1(+75%)	(1) Koktail Brut 4/1, The yard has won the last two runnings of this race. Showed improvement and a willing attitude when landing the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) at Fairyhouse by a head last time. Effective over 2m and acts on any ground; debut form strong and progressing well for a top stable. Perfect 2-2 over hurdles, but had to work hard in the Royal Bond; player nonetheless.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (9/2 +55%) Talk The Talk	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(6) Talk The Talk 9/2, Quickened clear cosily and showed improvement from debut when winning the Jack McInerney Memorial Hurdle (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse by 7½l last time. Effective at 2m and handles yielding or good ground; bumper form looks solid and he's progressing well over hurdles, likely to stay further in time. Perfect 2-2 for Joseph O'Brien, including easy Grade 3 win on latest; in the mix.

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The bare form of the Thurles maiden hurdle won by LE DIVIN ENFANT last month is nothing to get excited about, but he oozed class in recording a facile victory and gets the vote to show he's up to competing at the highest level in novice hurdle company this season. Willie Mullins holds a strong hand as he's also represented by Love Me Tender, who easily made all on both hurdle starts, including in a Grade 3 at Tipperary, while Skylight Hustle took a big leap forward from his hurdling debut when a wide-margin winner of a Fairyhouse maiden. Riding arrangements suggest he's preferred to Royal Bond victor Koktail Brut.

Gordon Elliott has won this race three times since 2021 and SKYLIGHT HUSTLE (nap) looks another exciting prospect in his ranks

13:47 Leopardstown (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Kempton (Class 1) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (85/40 +15%) Mambonumberfive	2.125 85/40(+15%)	(5) Mambonumberfive 85/40, Travelled strongly and won comfortably when taking a handicap chase at Newbury by 2l last time; effective over 2m and acts with cut. Progressive and worth this step up in grade. Handicap wins over fences have both been franked; should be competitive in graded races.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 -27%) Hansard	14 14/1(-27%)	(2) Hansard 14/1, Easily beat rivals when dropping in grade to win a beginners' chase at Lingfield by 8l last time; effective over 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. A useful handicap hurdler with more to come over fences. Yet to match smart hurdles form over fences, but was at least more convincing last time.
3	4 3rd (4) (15/2 -67%) Mirabad	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(4) Mirabad 15/2, Improved on hurdle form when allowed an easy lead to win a beginners' chase at Exeter by 2 1/4l last time; effective over 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground. May have a bit more to offer for his new yard over fences. Comfortable winner on chase debut last time, which was just his second run for Dan Skelton.
4	1 4th (1) (6/1 -20%) Alnilam	6 6/1(-20%)	(1) Alnilam 6/1, Pulled up in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown last time where lost place after bad error; effective over 2m and best on a sound surface. A generally bold jumper who has progressed over fences until latest. Won first 2 chase starts; blip in a G1 last time was forgivable; this C&D promises to suit.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/5 +20%) Lump Sum	1.2 6/5(+20%)	(3) Lump Sum 6/5, Ran to form when 10l third behind a top-class winner in the Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown last time; effective over 2m and acts on good to soft ground. A useful chaser not up to top level but this looks suitable. Impressive winner of chase debut and ran into Lulamba in Grade 1 last time; big player.

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It was certainly no disgrace finishing third in behind Lulamba in the Henry VIII, and Lump Sum has less on his plate today. That being said, it'll be no easy feat conceding 6lb to MAMBONUMBERFIVE, who has taken to fencing like a duck to water. Ben Pauling's charge won at Aintree before following up at Newbury and although improvement will be required, he is open to stacks of it. Mirabad was sent off the outsider of four at Exeter but he put in an excellent round of jumping to score and is more than capable should things go his way.

While Lump Sum sets the standard, MAMBONUMBERFIVE's form could hardly be working out better and he is preferred.

13:55 Kempton (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:02 Limerick 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (7/4 -40%) Storm Heart	1.75 7/4(-40%)	(3) Storm Heart 7/4, Ran to form when Second beaten a length in Handicap Hurdle (Listed) at Leopardstown latest; effective around 2m, acts on Hy, S; back from 11 months off but big form chance and longer trip may suit. Grade 1-placed hurdler ran a cracker in a Leopardstown h'cap when last seen; big chance.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/6 +24%) Riskaway	0.833333 5/6(+24%)	(5) Riskaway 5/6, Improved, up in trip on hurdles debut when winning a maiden at Thurles by 11l last time; effective at 2m4f, acts on sound surface; promising sort from top yard, big player in this. Placed in points and bumpers; got off the mark on hurdles bow at Thurles; can run well.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 +0%) Parnell Street	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Parnell Street 9/2, Travelled well and got off the mark with plenty to spare when winning a maiden hurdle at Clonmel by 2 1/2l last time. Effective from 2m to 2m3f on heavy or good ground; progressive type with definite claims here. Bumper winner got off the mark over hurdles at Clonmel last time; has a bit to find here.
4	2 4th (2) (125/1 -89%) Free Flowing	125 125/1(-89%)	(2) Free Flowing 125/1, Jumped poorly, was hampered, and not given a hard race when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Galway last time. Off the track for a very long spell; effective from 2m1f to 2m5f on heavy or soft ground; faces a tough assignment. Galway maiden hurdle winner in 2023 was disappointing there next time; watch on return.

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Although STORM HEART hasn't been the easiest to train, he clearly possesses plenty of ability. A reproduction of his runner-up effort in a Listed handicap hurdle at Leopardstown in February is likely to prove too strong for these rivals and a second victory over timber may beckon. Riskaway impressed when making a winning start over the smaller obstacles at Thurles and he can keep the selection honest, along with Parnell Street.

Though he hasn't run since finishing second in a valuable handicap hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival, STORM HEART looks too strong

14:02 Limerick 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Chepstow (Class 2) 23f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (14/1 +0%) King Of The Lake	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) King Of The Lake 14/1, Below form when fourth, beaten 23l, in a handicap hurdle at Windsor last time. Effective from 2m1f to 2m6f on soft or good ground. Needs to bounce back. Soundly beaten on last two occasions he's tried this sort of trip, including latest start.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/4 +73%) Royal Rambler	2.75 11/4(+73%)	(4) Royal Rambler 11/4, Made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Newbury last time. Effective over 2m4f and acts on soft or good to soft ground. Current mark looks fair. His maiden win came here; needs a marked step forward but he's only a 5yo and low-mileage.
3	3 3rd (3) (8/1 -100%) Keable	8 8/1(-100%)	(3) Keable 8/1, Travelled, improved up in trip back from break landing a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Newbury last time; effective 3m, acts with cut; progressive. More than nine months off before clearcut win under C Pritchard at Newbury (3m, soft).
4	9 4th (9) (6/1 -9%) Doctor Kildare	6 6/1(-9%)	(9) Doctor Kildare 6/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Hereford penultimate start; found nil, possibly still feeling recent races last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on S, G; progressing until latest. Tailed off at 4-9 with blinkers latest start but 2-2 in the tongue-tie/visor this autumn.
5th	10 5th (10) (50/1 -150%) Classic Concorde	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Classic Concorde 50/1, Unable to dominate and well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective up to 3m and handles any ground. Currently out of form. Veteran who won this race in 2023 (soft) and also scored over C&D in February 2024 (heavy).
6th	1 6th (1) (9/1 -29%) Santos Blue	9 9/1(-29%)	(1) Santos Blue 9/1, Yard won this last year; travelled, needed run, ran well to a point comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Newbury last time; in good form prior; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on S, G; progressive last term, should come on for latest. Well beaten on reappearance, which he's likely to build on; needs a career best.
7th	6 7th (6) (13/2 -8%) Ambion View	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(6) Ambion View 13/2, Ran to form when second beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Exeter latest; effective at around 2m-2m6f, acts on Hy, GS; respected although stamina to prove. Second in his only two handicaps; relatively unexposed, with new trip worth a go.
8th	2 8th (2) (3/1 +40%) Crebilly	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) Crebilly 3/1, Travelled, not find much having briefly threatened beaten 7l in a handicap hurdle at Aintree last time; effective 2m4f, may not quite get 3m; mark fair, should come on for reappearance. Worth a market check on this second hurdling start this term; stamina is not proven.
9th	8 9th (8) (33/1 -65%) Ramo	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Ramo 33/1, Made mistakes and found little when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Newbury last time. Returning from a long layoff. Effective from 2m4f to 3m1f and prefers some cut in the ground. Yard can ready one after an absence. Soundly beaten on his latest four starts, three of them last winter; absent 302 days.
10th	7 10th (7) (10/1 +0%) Patriotik	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Patriotik 10/1, Unsuited by a change of tactics when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Effective over 3m and stays further. Currently in modest form. Back to last season's winning mark and not a huge shock if he surges back to form.

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KEABLE showed no signs of rustiness when he made a winning return at Newbury. A 5lb rise for that cosy success is a fair assessment and, with his stamina proven, he has a good chance of further success. Doctor Kildare had been reliable until he was turned over at Doncaster last month and is surely better than he managed that day. He rates a key player in this company. Crebilly and Ambion View shouldn't be underestimated.

Keable and Ambion View are shortlisted but PATRIOTIK could return to form with a win.

14:10 Chepstow (Class 2) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Wetherby (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/6 +67%) Indian River	0.833333 5/6(+67%)	(1) Indian River 5/6, The yard won this race last year. Made a very promising hurdle debut when winning a juvenile event at Catterick by a head last time. Effective over 2m on good ground; made a solid start over timber and should progress further. Won by a head on hurdle debut at Catterick and he's respected under a 7lb penalty.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/2 +36%) Lights Go Down	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(5) Lights Go Down 7/2, Finished very fast and would have won in a few more strides when 1 1/2l third in a juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen last time. Effective around 2m on soft and good to soft ground; has more to offer. Second/third on his two hurdle outings; probably again vulnerable for win-only purposes.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 +44%) Jedhi Knight	9 9/1(+44%)	(3) Jedhi Knight 9/1, Ran to form when finishing 4l third in a handicap at Bath on the Flat most recently. Returns from a short break; others with stronger Flat form make their hurdle debuts here. Modest stayer on the Flat but perhaps the switch to hurdles will unlock more potential.
4	2 4th (2) (100/1 -52%) Division Day	100 100/1(-52%)	(2) Division Day 100/1, Jumped poorly when well beaten in a juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen last time. Should stay 2m over hurdles; consistent and fair up to 1m6f on the Flat but has been disappointing so far over timber. Progressive at an ordinary level on the Flat but he's yet to shine over hurdles.
5th	4 5th (4) (5/2 +62%) Kentucky River	2.5 5/2(+62%)	(4) Kentucky River 5/2, Improved for quicker ground when winning a handicap at Pontefract by 7l last time. Returning from a break on hurdle debut; a consistent sort who should cope well with the new challenge. Progressive on the Flat this summer and has joined a good yard for his hurdling career.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 -300%) Warrior King	40 40/1(-300%)	(9) Warrior King 40/1, Ran to form when winning a handicap at Kempton on the all-weather by 1/2l last time. Off a short break; consistent performer but will need to find more to land this. Won when last seen (2m, AW); others have stronger Flat form but he's not ruled out.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 -257%) Twilight Safari	50 50/1(-257%)	(8) Twilight Safari 50/1, Did too much in front and didn't stay when well beaten in a handicap at Wolverhampton on the Flat last time. Back from a short break; needs to improve considerably on hurdle debut. Ability on the Flat but down the field on last two runs and changed hands for 8,000gns.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (50/1 +24%) Some Boy Me	50 50/1(+24%)	(6) Some Boy Me 50/1, Poor hurdle debut when well beaten in a juvenile event at Catterick last time. Stays 11f on the Flat; modest Flat form and needs to show significant improvement here. Not devoid of ability on Flat but 0-5 in that code and tailed off at 100-1 on hurdle debut.

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Trainer Adrian Keatley took this last year and has a contender here in Catterick winner Indian River. Kentucky River looks an interesting recruit from the Flat after winning a Pontefract handicap by seven lengths, but a chance is taken on SQUARE D'ALBONI. Rated 92 on the Flat with wins at up to Listed level, if he takes to hurdles he could outclass these for the Dan Skelton stable.

Catterick winner INDIAN RIVER carries a 7lb penalty but he's very unexposed and could have lots more left in the tank.

14:15 Wetherby (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:22 Leopardstown 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 +33%) Bowensonfire	3 3/1(+33%)	(3) Bowensonfire 3/1, Outpaced before finishing strongly when second, beaten 4 1/4l in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; usually held up; consistent handicapper effective at 2-2 1/4m and best suited by a return to longer trip. Compiling a very solid record in 2m-2m4f handicaps; second from a long way back last time.
2	7 2nd (7) (33/1 -32%) Prairie Dancer	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Prairie Dancer 33/1, Returned to form but just outstayed late when fourth, beaten 7l in the Denny Hurdle at Down Royal latest; returning from a break; may now need further than 2m, probably best at around 2 1/2m; fair mark but unreliable. Ran well at the weights last time but thoroughly exposed and wants further these days.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 -13%) Balko D'ange	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(4) Balko D'ange 9/2, Did it cosily when winning a handicap by 3 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Navan last time; effective at 2m and acts on heavy or good ground; usually consistent type. Up 7lb for Navan but he's probably still improving after only 12 races.
4	12 4th (12) (20/1 -186%) Matt Connor	20 20/1(-186%)	(12) Matt Connor 20/1, Improved down in grade when winning by a neck off a 7lb lower mark at Limerick last time; effective at 2m on yielding or good ground; in good form since switching to hurdles but this revised mark looks tougher. Limerick winner in October; the 7lb rise could find him out in this stronger race.
5th	2 5th (2) (18/1 +10%) Laafi	18 18/1(+10%)	(2) Laafi 18/1, Raced far too freely and needed the run when down the field in the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham most recently; effective at 2m and handles soft ground, but current mark demands more. Good Flat horse; hasn't kicked on over hurdles since winning a Limerick maiden.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 0%) Path D'oroux	14 14/1(0%)	(1) Path D'oroux 14/1, Hampered and weakened late when comfortably held in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective at 2m and suited by decent ground; generally consistent but can weaken in the finish. Better known as a chaser; beaten 11l back hurdling last time and mark left untouched.
7th	15 7th (15) (33/1 +0%) Free Flow	33 33/1(+0%)	(15) Free Flow 33/1, Made too much use of and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Naas most recent; effective at 2m on any ground but more required from this mark. Hasn't been that threatening in three handicaps and this is no easier.
8th	17 8th (17) (18/1 -13%) Someone's Wish	18 18/1(-13%)	(17) Someone's Wish 18/1, Won by 2 1/2l off an 8lb lower mark at Downpatrick in October; ran to form when sixth, beaten 6l, last time; effective at 2m on yielding or good ground; holding form well across both codes and well treated on chase from. Running well under both codes since the autumn but not ideal being 5lb out of the weights.
9th	11 9th (11) (16/1 +20%) Littlefoot	16 16/1(+20%)	(11) Littlefoot 16/1, Made mistakes and ran below form up in grade when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham latest; effective at 2-2 3/4m on soft or good ground; had been in good form before that run and mark looks fair. Twice runner-up before tailed off at Cheltenham; even if back on song this is tough.
16	16 \|F\| (16) (50/1 -150%) Kimy	50 50/1(-150%)	(16) Kimy 50/1, Ran poorly when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; effective at 2m on good ground but currently out of form. Has lost her way since finishing second in a handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival.
10th	5 10th (5) (10/1 -54%) Ace Brannigan	10 10/1(-54%)	(5) Ace Brannigan 10/1, Below form up in grade when fourth, beaten 36l in the For Auction Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Navan latest; effective at 2m, debut form franked, will stay further, still learning but capable of better. Good maiden winner; stuck in the mud in a Grade 3 last time; interesting off this mark.
11th	13 11th (13) (18/1 +10%) Walhaan	18 18/1(+10%)	(13) Walhaan 18/1, Ran to form when landing a handicap by a neck off a 34lb lower mark at Dundalk last time; effective at 2m and acts on any ground; inconsistent veteran is fairly treated on best form. Recent AW winner; 1-16 as a hurdler and could struggle in this competitive a handicap.
12th	14 12th (14) (6/1 +14%) En Or	6 6/1(+14%)	(14) En Or 6/1, Given too much to do under a negative ride when beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Naas last time; effective at 2m and looks well treated on maiden and Flat form. Big chance if ridden more positively. Multiple Flat winner; kept on to be beaten under 9l at Naas 12 days ago; more needed here.
13th	9 13th (9) (5/1 +50%) Joueur Masque	5 5/1(+50%)	(9) Joueur Masque 5/1, Bit free and needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective at 2m on soft or yielding ground; likely to improve now handicapping though mark looks demanding. Disappointing in the mud on handicap debut; remains dangerously unexposed.
14th	8 14th (8) (11/2 +15%) Sainte Lucie	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(8) Sainte Lucie 11/2, Below form and outclassed when well beaten in the Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown latest; top jockey returns; effective at 2m on yielding or good ground; inconsistent performer but not fully exposed. Only a 4yo who is by no means exposed after one run in a handicap; betting helpful.
15th	10 15th (10) (40/1 -100%) Icare Desbois	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Icare Desbois 40/1, Produced a modest effort when beaten 8 1/4l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; consistent in this sphere but needs to show more to be competitive at this level. Ex-Willie Mullins 7yo; no closer than 8l in three Flat maidens for his current yard.
16th	6 16th (6) (33/1 +0%) Feud	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Feud 33/1, Unsuited by rain-softened ground and may not have stayed when down the field in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle last time; better suited by 2m on sound surface but has a bit to prove after several below-par runs. Maiden/novice wins during the summer of 2024; mostly disappointing in the meantime.

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BOWENSONFIRE has won three times over hurdles this year, including a valuable handicap at Bellewstown in July, and has held his form well since. He came home strongly into second behind Zillow at Fairyhouse last time and can go one better. Sainte Lucie looked a smart prospect when easily landing a Punchestown maiden on her Irish debut but didn't really progress subsequently, albeit in the top juvenile races. Balko D'ange won a similar event at Navan last month, while others to consider include top-weight Path D'oroux and Tipperary maiden winner Ace Brannigan.

A chance is taken on JOUEUR MASQUE who impressed in winning his maiden before racing too keenly in the mud on his handicap debut.

14:22 Leopardstown 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Kempton (Class 1) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (15/8 +6%) Thistle Ask	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(3) Thistle Ask 15/8, Jumped boldly and won readily, well treated up 6lb and improved again under an aggressive ride, enjoying making the running. Effective from 2m to 2m3f, acts on good to soft and good ground; tricky to keep sound but hugely progressive for his new yard and should remain competitive off a revised mark. Hugely progressive chaser; beat Saint Segal 7l in a G2 last time and up another 14lb now.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 -13%) Saint Segal	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Saint Segal 9/2, Well treated off an unchanged mark, he improved again when landing a handicap chase by 5 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Kelso last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good to firm ground, and remains hugely progressive. A reformed character these days and improved again since second to Thistle Ask at Exeter.
3	2 3rd (2) (18/1 -29%) Boothill	18 18/1(-29%)	(2) Boothill 18/1, Outclassed when comfortably held in the Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) at Sandown last time. Suited by 2m, acts on soft and good ground but probably not heavy. Has had jumping issues and may need to come down a few pounds; vulnerable at Graded level. Mark has come down a long way but promise has been thin on the ground of late.
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 +14%) Sans Bruit	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Sans Bruit 12/1, Unable to dominate as desired and comfortably held in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. Effective at 2m on good ground and a bold jumper, though his current mark may be stiff enough. Tends to peak in the spring and recent runs suggest that is set to happen again in 2026.
5th	7 5th (7) (150/1 -127%) Calgary Tiger	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Calgary Tiger 150/1, Fell in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time when beaten. Effective at 2m but needs to dominate and looks in need of a drop in grade. Long time without a win and well out of the weights here; best to look elsewhere.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (10/3 -11%) Ryan's Rocket	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(5) Ryan's Rocket 10/3, Improved back down in trip on reappearance when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Newbury last time. Effective at 2m, acts on soft and good ground, and his novice chase form is working out well. Failed to build on last term's promising start as chaser until reappearance win last time.
6	6 \|U\| (6) (11/2 -22%) Gabriel's Getaway	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(6) Gabriel's Getaway 11/2, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap chase at Ascot last time. Usually held up, effective from 2m to 2 1/4m on good ground; in form with his mark creeping up and worth stepping back up slightly in trip so may find this on the sharp side. In the form of his life and better than the result last time; conditions ought to suit.

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Unbeaten in three starts for Dan Skelton, THISTLE ASK continued his upward trajectory with an impressive display in the Grade 2 Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter. He beat the subsequent handicap winner Saint Segal by seven lengths and is taken to confirm superiority, despite the worse terms. The latter will likely feature again off the back of his convincing win at Kelso, while Ryan's Rocket appreciated the return to 2m when scoring nicely at Newbury and is preferred to Gabriel's Getaway.

Thistle Ask and SAINT SEGAL, the Haldon Gold Cup one-two, are the two to focus on again but the latter can reverse the placings.

14:30 Kempton (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:37 Limerick 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (7/1 -75%) Torps	7 7/1(-75%)	(2) Torps 7/1, Ran to form when second beaten 1 1/4l in a maiden hurdle here latest; effective 2m, acts on S, G; longer trip may suit now handicapping. Solid placed form in 2m maidens, including here; shapes like this trip will suit.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/1 -120%) Whateys Quest	11 11/1(-120%)	(3) Whateys Quest 11/1, Bit below form when fourth, beaten 8 1/4l, in a handicap chase at Navan last time. Effective from 2m5f to 3m1f and acts on soft to heavy or yielding ground; interesting back over hurdles. Been running fair races over fences and couldn't rule him out on ground he'll handle.
3	11 3rd (11) (15/2 +38%) Without Exception	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(11) Without Exception 15/2, Never threatened when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown most recently. Was in good form prior; effective at 2m4f and suited by cut but needs more here. 2m4f on testing ground looks his thing and last run may have come too soon.
4	13 4th (13) (6/4 +77%) Kanog Bay	1.5 6/4(+77%)	(13) Kanog Bay 6/4, Again ran to a modest level when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown most recently. Trainer in form, usually held up; off a short break and effective at 3m in points; possible improver now handicapping. Showed ability in points; 3lb wrong for handicap debut; shrewd yard.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/1 +61%) One Big Boum	7 7/1(+61%)	(5) One Big Boum 7/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Navan last time. Effective between 2m and 2m4f and suited by cut in the ground but out of form this year. 2m4f winner on soft but has been out of form; well handicapped again but needs a revival.
6th	1 6th (1) (22/1 -120%) Ollie La Ba Ba	22 22/1(-120%)	(1) Ollie La Ba Ba 22/1, Made too much use of having been taken on up front and was comfortably held in a handicap chase at Clonmel last time. Off a short break; effective from 2m2f to 2m6f on good ground and currently in form. Won under Jody Townend at Listowel (2m2f, good to yielding); testing ground won't be ideal.
7th	9 7th (9) (5/1 +17%) Rowdy	5 5/1(+17%)	(9) Rowdy 5/1, Outpaced, rallied, returned to form and looked thorough stayer beaten a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Cork last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on any; could build on latest. Maiden's best run was last time when narrowly beaten in 24-runner handicap at Cork; up 4lb.
8th	6 8th (6) (17/2 +15%) Oneforgonzo	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(6) Oneforgonzo 17/2, Travelled well and ran to form before flattening out late when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Cork last time. Effective at 3m and acts with cut; remains in form. Stays up to 3m; possibly still a bit high in the ratings but not out of it; handles heavy.
9th	8 9th (8) (25/1 -317%) Chosen Diamond	25 25/1(-317%)	(8) Chosen Diamond 25/1, Outpaced and needed the run when well beaten in a handicap chase at Fairyhouse last time. Effective around 2m4f and suited by cut; should come on for that outing, and the return to hurdles looks a plus. Good form over 2m4f on heavy ground in the spring; sharper for last month's return.
10th	4 10th (4) (28/1 -75%) Coded Welder	28 28/1(-75%)	(4) Coded Welder 28/1, Well below form when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Navan most recently. Effective from 2m4f to 2m7f and acts on good to yielding ground; could bounce back now handicapping. Placed in maidens on nice ground during the summer, with form up to 3m; handicap debut.
11th	12 11th (12) (40/1 -150%) Cloudy Fountain	40 40/1(-150%)	(12) Cloudy Fountain 40/1, Found little and needed the run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and suited by cut in the ground; currently out of form. Won over 2m7f (heavy) at Thurles last year and second over 3m next time; out of form since.

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TORPS deserves to get his head in front for the first time after a recent run of placed efforts and, with Emily Costello claiming 4lb from the saddle, the five-year-old has every chance. Midweek Voices won twice last season over fences at Punchestown and Gowran Park and has a handicap mark 10lb lower over the smaller obstacles suggesting he can go well with a recent pipe-opener under his belt. He could get the better of Cork runner-up Rowdy in the race for second.

The step up in trip to 2m4f may well suit TORPS and he can make a winning start in handicap company; Cork second Rowdy can contend

14:37 Limerick 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Wetherby (Class 2) 15f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 -33%) Traprain Law	4 4/1(-33%)	(6) Traprain Law 4/1, Already second best when hitting the last and ran to form when second, beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap chase at Kelso last time. Effective at 2m and acts on any going. Fairly treated and should go well again. Runner-up to progressive winner at Kelso last time; in the mix off static mark.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/11 +55%) Doyen Du Bar	0.909091 10/11(+55%)	(5) Doyen Du Bar 10/11, Had every chance and ran to form when just outbattled late by race-fit rivals, beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Newbury last time. Effective at 2m and handles heavy and good to soft ground. Strong form, progressive, and should come on for that effort. Three wins last season and solid third on last month's stable/seasonal debut at Newbury.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/1 0%) Harper's Brook	7 7/1(0%)	(4) Harper's Brook 7/1, Won this race in 2024; needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Exeter last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good to soft ground. Inconsistent performer, tricky to win with, and has enthusiasm concerns. Cajoled to victory in this last year; his profile in 2025 has been patchy.
4	1 4th (1) (22/1 -10%) Haddex Des Obeaux	22 22/1(-10%)	(1) Haddex Des Obeaux 22/1, Pulled up in the Shloer Chase (Grade 2) at Cheltenham last time, returning from a long break after showing progressive form previously. Effective at 2m and acts on any going, but must prove his ability remains following the layoff. Strong form up to December 2023 but pulled up last month after whopping absence.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/2 -38%) Madara	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(2) Madara 11/2, From a yard that won this race last time it was run; well backed and beaten a length off this mark at Cheltenham last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and handles soft and good ground; returning from a long layoff. 6yo who returns from an absence but is a major player for Dan Skelton if fully tuned up.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/1 -57%) Homme Public	11 11/1(-57%)	(3) Homme Public 11/1, Disappointed over hurdles when comfortably held in a handicap at Newcastle last time. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on good and good to soft ground. Entitled to improve for the return to fences. Merely sixth on both runs this season but on an attractive mark and he likes it here.

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Dan Skelton has won three of the last five runnings of this and has two declared, with Madara the pick as an improving six-year-old last seen finishing second at Cheltenham. He can go well but the absence is a concern and DOYEN DU BAR gets the nod after a promising November third on his first start since February. Haddex Des Obeaux would be interesting if he can get back to his 2023 form.

Having won three times last season, DOYEN DU BAR (nap) made a promising start for Nicky Richards when third at Newbury and gets the nod.

14:45 Wetherby (Class 2) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Chepstow (Class 1) 30f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 +29%) Haiti Couleurs	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Haiti Couleurs 5/1, Landed a Handicap Hurdle by 1 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Newbury penultimate start; never going in Grade 1 Betfair Chase latest; suited by 3m-3m5f, acts on any; last season's Irish Grand National winner needs to bounce back. Won last season's NH Chase and Irish National; something amiss in Grade 1 five weeks ago.
2	9 2nd (9) (13/2 +19%) O'connell	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(9) O'connell 13/2, Improved again back up in trip, relishing stamina test in landing a London National Handicap Chase by 4l off a 4lb lower mark at Sandown last time; effective 3m-4m, suited by cut; good chance in this under penalty. Goes from strength to strength; London National win at Sandown (near 3m5f) from Hung Jury.
3	12 3rd (12) (28/1 -75%) Deafening Silence	28 28/1(-75%)	(12) Deafening Silence 28/1, Solid effort but no match for a progressive, race-fit rival when second, beaten 15l in the Rehearsal Handicap Chase at Newcastle last time; effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on soft and good to soft. Capable of better this season. There's plenty of the thorough stayer about him yet this is his first venture beyond 3m.
4	15 4th (15) (14/1 +58%) Livin On Luco	14 14/1(+58%)	(15) Livin On Luco 14/1, Showed improvement and a good attitude when landing a handicap by a neck off a 6lb lower mark at Fontwell last time; effective from 2m5f to 3m4f, acts on heavy and good. Progressive but faces a tougher task in this stronger race. Made all under Callum Pritchard in Southern National at Fontwell (extended 3m3f); up 7lb.
5th	5 5th (5) (20/1 +39%) Monbeg Genius	20 20/1(+39%)	(5) Monbeg Genius 20/1, Pulled up in the Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree last time; effective at around 3m and handles ground with cut. Inconsistent performer but last year's Midlands National winner should improve for that latest run. 13l fourth in 2024 Welsh National; better than result suggests behind Mr Vango at Aintree.
6th	16 6th (16) (14/1 +0%) Dom Of Mary	14 14/1(+0%)	(16) Dom Of Mary 14/1, Built on a promising reappearance, relishing the step back up in trip when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective from 3m to 3m5f, acts on soft and good to soft. Often races lazily but a capable, thorough stayer. Strong finish took care of a faltering leader at Newcastle (3m6f, good to soft); up 5lb.
8th	6 8th (6) (11/2 +15%) Rock My Way	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(6) Rock My Way 11/2, Won cosily, improving back up in trip when landing the Berkshire National by 11l off a 9lb lower mark at Ascot last time; effective from 3m to 4m and acts on any ground but best on good; a consistent staying chaser. Breezed home 11l ahead at Ascot (3m5f, good) five weeks ago; 9lb rise may underestimate it.
9th	10 9th (10) (11/1 +0%) Collectors Item	11 11/1(+0%)	(10) Collectors Item 11/1, Ran to form, just beaten by a race-fit rival when the jockey dropped his whip late, beaten 2 1/2l off this mark here last time; effective up to 3m4f and acts on any ground, though better ground may suit. Should come on for that run. Second to Jubilee Express in the Trial; well handicapped and well worth a go at this trip.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (7/1 +56%) Uncle Bert	7 7/1(+56%)	(8) Uncle Bert 7/1, Travelled and jumped well when landing a handicap chase by 9 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Aintree last time; effective from 2m4f to 3m, acts on soft and good. Progressive over fences but stamina remains to be proven. Well treated with a 4lb penalty (due to go up another 4lb) and should stay beyond 3m1f.
10th	14 10th (14) (50/1 -52%) Where It All Began	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) Where It All Began 50/1, Pulled up in the Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Navan last time; effective over 3m and further, suited by cut. Currently out of form. Strong challenge in this last year only to be stopped in his tracks by an error four out.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (9/2 +10%) Jubilee Express	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(13) Jubilee Express 9/2, Returned to form, benefitting from his reappearance when landing the Coral Welsh Grand National Trial by 2 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; effective up to 3m6f and suited by cut. Well primed for another Welsh National bid. Finished strongest when second in this (soft) last year; won the Trial here; 4lb penalty.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (9/1 -38%) Git Maker	9 9/1(-38%)	(11) Git Maker 9/1, Fair effort back hurdling on return when 9l third in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield most recent run; effective 3m-4m, acts on S, G; looks to have been trained for this. 3rd off this mark in 2024 Scottish National on soft; satisfactory over hurdles last month.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (28/1 -12%) Hung Jury	28 28/1(-12%)	(17) Hung Jury 28/1, Scored by 4l off a 6lb lower mark at Cheltenham two starts ago; outpaced and had too much to do but ran to form when second last time. Trainer in good form; effective from 3m to 3m4f and acts on any ground. Progressive and suited by a stamina test. Stuck to his task very well when second to O'Connell at Sandown (near 3m5f, good to soft).
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (28/1 +15%) Tanganyika	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) Tanganyika 28/1, Below form when pulled up in a handicap chase at Sandown last time; effective over 3m and further, acts on heavy and good to soft. Progressive last term but must bounce back. Second to Mr Vango in 4m2f Midlands National; needs to bounce back from poor show latest.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (33/1 -136%) Intense Raffles	33 33/1(-136%)	(1) Intense Raffles 33/1, May have found the ground a bit fast when well beaten in the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury last time; likes to make the running and is effective from 3m to 3m2f, ideally with plenty of cut. Ground may again not be soft enough. Could still be capable of better but softer ground and right-handed track may be ideal.
19	19 \|PU\| (19) (100/1 -52%) Pats Fancy	100 100/1(-52%)	(19) Pats Fancy 100/1, Below form up in grade when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; effective at around 3m and acts on soft and good to soft. Unreliable performer and up against it in this company. Disappointing these days; tailed off in the Trial and is a long way out of the handicap.

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Last year's runner-up Jubilee Express is back to do it all over again and showed he is in great form to make all over an extended 2m7f here earlier this month. Mr Vango beat the winner of this contest last season Val Dancer when just being touched off in the Becher at Aintree and commands huge respect off an unchanged rating. However, HAITI COULEURS is not one to give up on just yet. A lot more was expected when never really travelling and being pulled up in the Betfair Chase at Haydock, but the return to a handicap, along with the step back up to the marathon trip is likely to bring the best out of the Irish National heroine.

Impressive Ascot winner ROCK MY WAY (nap) can score again. Collectors Item may reverse the Trial placings with Jubilee Express.

14:50 Chepstow (Class 1) 30f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Leopardstown (Class 1) 24f - 28 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (66/1 -65%) Favori De Champdou	66 66/1(-65%)	(7) Favori De Champdou 66/1, Fell in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time. Effective at 3m and suited by cut in the ground, though looks on a stiff mark. Fell in X-Country handicap at Cheltenham 15 days ago; finished 8th in this race last year.
2	11 2nd (11) (18/1 +10%) Search For Glory	18 18/1(+10%)	(11) Search For Glory 18/1, Travelled well and returned to form when beaten 1½l off this mark at Navan last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m and on a fair mark based on novice form. Ran well for long way in Troytown; good second over inadequate trip latest; contender.
3	20 3rd (20) (28/1 -40%) Kinturk Kalanisi	28 28/1(-40%)	(20) Kinturk Kalanisi 28/1, Pulled up in the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Returning from a long layoff and effective from 2½m to 3m, suited by plenty of cut. Progressive until that run but may just need this return. Has a good chance at the weights judged on his second to Three Card Brag last season.
4	9 4th (9) (33/1 -32%) Now Is The Hour	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) Now Is The Hour 33/1, Stopped quickly after a bad error and was well beaten in the Porterstown Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse. Suited by 3m+ and acts with cut. Inconsistent but on a generous mark based on his UK form. Might have won the National Hunt Chase last season but for a fall; midfield in Porterstown.
5th	10 5th (10) (28/1 -12%) O'moore Park	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) O'moore Park 28/1, Up in trip and may not have stayed when down the field in the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury. Effective from 2½m to 2¾m and acts on any ground. In good form until that latest effort but others better treated. Winless over fences; never a threat in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury last month.
6th	30 6th (30) (15/2 +63%) Buachaillbocht	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(30) Buachaillbocht 15/2, Hampered early and left with too much to do when 10l third in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Navan. Usually held up and effective from 2½m to 3m, suited by cut in the ground. Remains on a fair mark on both hurdles and chase form. Would be a player if the ground deteriorated but probably won't have his ground; reserve.
7th	1 7th (1) (9/1 +25%) Captain Cody	9 9/1(+25%)	(1) Captain Cody 9/1, Landed the Scottish Grand National by a length off a 10lb lower mark at Ayr on his penultimate start. Effective from 3m to 4m and acts on any ground. Hugely progressive last term and should build on his promising Drinmore reappearance now up in trip. Ended last season with Scottish National win; good third in Drinmore on return; player.
8th	12 8th (12) (15/2 +6%) Ballysax Hank	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(12) Ballysax Hank 15/2, Won the Summer Plate Handicap Chase by 5l off an 11lb lower mark at Market Rasen three starts back. Improved again when second in a Grade 1 hurdle at Far Hills last time. Returning from a break with ground conditions to suit and still looks progressive. Fair claims if stamina holds up. Won Summer Plate at Market Rasen; 2nd in American Grand National; loves quicker ground.
9th	4 9th (4) (25/1 +50%) Pied Piper	25 25/1(+50%)	(4) Pied Piper 25/1, Outclassed and unsuited by rain-softened ground when comfortably held in the Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse last time. Effective around 2½m and has probably reached his level. Smart hurdler in his early days; 3 small-field chase wins this year; detached in G1 latest.
18	18 \|F\| (18) (25/1 +0%) Nara	25 25/1(+0%)	(18) Nara 25/1, Back to form down in grade, jumping much better and outclassing rivals when winning a mares' chase at Clonmel by 11l. Off a short break and effective from 2m to 2½m. Won a weak graded race, jumping remains an issue and can be inconsistent. Easy winner at Clonmel but this is much tougher and her jumping will be severely tested.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (33/1 -136%) Backtonormal	33 33/1(-136%)	(5) Backtonormal 33/1, Pulled up in the Foxrock Handicap Chase at Navan last time. Effective around 2½m but remains inconsistent and not fully exposed over fences. Won valuable Grade 3 handicap at this track in February off 130; chance if at his best.
10th	14 10th (14) (15/2 +46%) Will The Wise	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(14) Will The Wise 15/2, Fourth, beaten 7½l, in the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan last time. Effective from 2m2f to 3m and handles yielding and heavy ground. Progressive and unexposed as a staying chaser. Fourth in the Troytown; that was just his first start in handicap company over fences.
11th	16 11th (16) (50/1 -150%) Shanbally Kid	50 50/1(-150%)	(16) Shanbally Kid 50/1, Easily won a Punchestown Handicap Chase by 15l off a 14lb lower mark last time. Effective from 2½m to 4m and handles soft and yielding ground. Unexposed over staying trips but may just need this run. Hit with a 14lb rise for easy win in stayers' handicap at Punchestown; absence to overcome.
12th	8 12th (8) (66/1 0%) Hartur D'arc	66 66/1(0%)	(8) Hartur D'arc 66/1, Pulled up in the Foxrock Handicap Chase at Navan last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m so will appreciate this longer trip but needs to show more for his new yard. Always in rear on stable debut when pulled up at Naas on return; fell in this last year.
13th	25 13th (25) (50/1 +0%) No Time To Wait	50 50/1(+0%)	(25) No Time To Wait 50/1, Unseated rider in the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan last time when beaten. Effective at 3m and acts on good to soft and good ground. Still a maiden over fences. Weakening when unseating rider at the last in Troytown on latest; others more convincing.
14th	3 14th (3) (28/1 +15%) Monbeg Park	28 28/1(+15%)	(3) Monbeg Park 28/1, Found nil when fourth, beaten 45l, in the Michael Hickey Memorial Chase at Wexford last time. Blinkers on for the first time and returns from a short break. Effective from 2½m to 3m but looks on a stiff mark. Won Listed handicap here in March for former yard; detached behind Blizzard Of Oz latest.
15th	19 15th (19) (16/1 +52%) Sandor Clegane	16 16/1(+52%)	(19) Sandor Clegane 16/1, Did not find much when comfortably held in a beginners' chase at Fairyhouse. Effective from 2m6f to 3m but a weak finisher and currently in moderate form. Hasn't won a race of any description since April 2023; vulnerable to less exposed types.
16th	17 16th (17) (9/1 +10%) Weveallbeencaught	9 9/1(+10%)	(17) Weveallbeencaught 9/1, Ran to form when beaten 1¼l off a 5lb lower mark at Limerick last time, appreciating the step back up in trip. Off a short break and best around 3m. Generally consistent and may have a bit more to offer for his new yard. Runner-up in the Munster National in October; stable won this race in 2022; player.
17th	27 17th (27) (33/1 +50%) A Wave Of The Sea	33 33/1(+50%)	(27) A Wave Of The Sea 33/1, Ran to form but flattened out late when well beaten in the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan. Effective from 2m to 3m; a veteran who remains well treated on old form but vulnerable to improver. Midfield in the Troytown on latest; best at around 2m4f so others more likely.
18th	21 18th (21) (12/1 +14%) Will Do	12 12/1(+14%)	(21) Will Do 12/1, Beaten a neck off a 5lb lower mark at Fairyhouse last time. Effective from 3m to 3¾m and acts on any ground. Maiden over fences who often throws races away; enthusiasm remains a concern. Bounced back to form when beaten a neck by well handicapped rival in the Porterstown.
19th	28 19th (28) (17/2 +29%) Backmersackme	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(28) Backmersackme 17/2, Outpaced but finished strongly when beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Cheltenham left with too much to do after bad error. Trainer in form and returns from a short break. Needs 3m at least and has more to come over fences with improved jumping. Might have won at Cheltenham last time but for a bad mistake; only 1lb higher here.
20th	15 20th (15) (11/1 +31%) Mossy Fen Park	11 11/1(+31%)	(15) Mossy Fen Park 11/1, Ran to form when 11l third in the Paddy Power Betting Shops Novice Chase at Cork. Off a short break and effective from 2½m to 3m on any ground. Consistent but his mark demands more. Form of Listowel win bodes very well; poor favourite in Grade 3 at Cork; early days.
21st	22 21st (22) (33/1 +18%) Yeats Star	33 33/1(+18%)	(22) Yeats Star 33/1, Pulled up in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Navan last time. Effective at 3m and acts on soft and good ground. Touch unlucky on last hurdles run but remains unreliable. Distant fifth in Munster National; pulled up over hurdles at Navan; others preferred.
22nd	6 22nd (6) (20/1 +0%) You Oughta Know	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) You Oughta Know 20/1, Returned to form back up in trip when second, beaten 3l, in the Paddy Power Betting Shops Novice Chase at Cork. Acts on soft and good ground and is effective around 2½m. In fair form, though his latest effort had some knocks. One chase win; heavy fall in Kerry National; pulled up in Munster National; hard to trust.
23rd	2 23rd (2) (22/1 +12%) Blizzard Of Oz	22 22/1(+12%)	(2) Blizzard Of Oz 22/1, Pulled up in the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury last time where travelled well until bad error. Effective from 2½m to 3m and unexposed at the trip. Looks very well treated on his Listed reappearance win. Close second in big-field 2m4f Listed handicap at Punchestown; pulled up in Coral Gold Cup.
24th	13 24th (13) (18/1 -50%) Sa Majeste	18 18/1(-50%)	(13) Sa Majeste 18/1, Made mistakes, was outpaced, needed the run and bled when fourth, beaten 16l, in a Punchestown handicap chase last time. Top jockey back on board. Effective from 2½m to 3m, acts on heavy and good to soft. Useful novice last term, fair mark but tricky. Chance judged on Kim Muir third; trip on the sharp side on return; the choice of Walsh.
25th	26 25th (26) (33/1 +0%) Noble Birth	33 33/1(+0%)	(26) Noble Birth 33/1, Outpaced but ran to form when fourth, beaten 16l, in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle. Best around 2¾m and may be better dropped slightly in trip though vulnerable to less exposed rival. Won 2m6f Fairyhouse novice in January; has been found wanting in valuable handicap chases.
23	23 \|PU\| (23) (10/1 +17%) Midnight Our Fred	10 10/1(+17%)	(23) Midnight Our Fred 10/1, Made mistakes but improved back from a break when second, beaten 4½l, in a Cork handicap hurdle. Cheekpieces on for the first time. Effective around 3m and best on a sound surface; holds no secrets from handicapper. Excellent second in this race last year; only 2lb higher now; new headgear tried now.

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BALLYSAX HANK impressed when switched to handicap company over fences, landing the valuable Summer Plate at Market Rasen. The Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding was patiently ridden and drew clear in the closing stages over an extended 2m5f to give hope that he can stay this trip. He subsequently won on the Flat at Gowran and was then just denied in the American Grand National. Midnight Our Fred beat all bar Perceval Legallois in this race last year and made a pleasing return over hurdles at Cork last month, while Scottish Grand National winner Captain Cody was a creditable third to Romeo Coolio when reappearing over an inadequate 2m4f in the Drinmore at Fairyhouse. Weveallbeencaught, Backmersackme, Will The Wise and Mossy Fen Park are others for the shortlist.

WATERFORD WHISPERS is yet to shine over larger obstacles but is thrown in if he can put it all together going up in distance

15:00 Leopardstown (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:07 Kempton (Class 3) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/1 +9%) Viroflay	5 5/1(+9%)	(1) Viroflay 5/1, Went clear and ran to form when stepped up in trip under an aggressive ride to finish second, beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap chase here last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m on decent ground and remains fairly treated on hunter chase form. Bold-jumping front-runner; two good runs against unexposed rivals of late, including C&D.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/1 -29%) Bective Abbey	9 9/1(-29%)	(7) Bective Abbey 9/1, Improved from his debut when outpaced early but came clear with the winner to finish second, beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Chepstow last time. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and progressing over fences, likely to win soon. Hurdle wins at 2m3f/2m4f; suited by stiff 2m7f over fences latest; query about sharp 3m.
3	3 3rd (3) (3/1 +10%) Kap Vert	3 3/1(+10%)	(3) Kap Vert 3/1, Won comfortably on chase debut at Taunton last time, improving up in trip to land a handicap by 7 1/2l off an 8lb lower mark despite the race falling apart. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on soft and good ground, and remains unexposed over fences. Exuberant convert to fences when winning on chase debut (2m7f); up 8lb; potential for more.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +0%) Prince Zaltar	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Prince Zaltar 4/1, Ran to form when beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Doncaster last time after being forced to switch several times in the straight. Effective from 2 1/2m to 3m, acts on soft and good ground, and looks well handicapped based on hurdle form but finishing efforts can be a slight worry. 3m chase winner in Ireland; strongly run race at this trip can suit; solid chance.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 +38%) Wiseguy	10 10/1(+38%)	(4) Wiseguy 10/1, Needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newbury last time. Effective around 3m on decent ground but inconsistent and looks on a stiff mark. Goes well fresh, good 2m6f win on return in late 2024, but disappointing reappearance.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (10/3 +26%) Montregard	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(5) Montregard 10/3, Improved again when back from a break to win a handicap at Ascot by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark. Effective at 3m, acts on good ground, and looks progressive with potential for further improvement over fences. Better since visored and won last two, the latest at 3m (good); up 6lb; good claims.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (15/2 +17%) Beachcomber	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(2) Beachcomber 15/2, Won this race last year but was pulled up in the Sodexo Live! Gold Cup at Ascot last time. Returns from a short break, effective at 3m on decent ground, though form is inconsistent. Unpredictable but useful win in this last year; not so good since and still 7lb higher.

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Beachcomber's yard has returned to form and last year's easy winner enters calculations despite a 7lb higher mark. Montregard has improved for the application of a visor and returned the decisive winner at Ascot to land a double, but it could pay to stick with KAP VERT. The taking winner at Taunton upped to 2m7f for his first start over the larger obstacles, there looks plenty more to come from the five-year-old over fences and he's taken to defy an 8lb hike.

In an open race KAP VERT is taken to confirm the excellent impression he made on his recent chase debut at Taunton.

15:07 Kempton (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:11 Limerick 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (6/1 -20%) King Kali	6 6/1(-20%)	(2) King Kali 6/1, Outpaced, needed run, looked in need of stiffer test when fourth beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Naas latest; effective 2m2f-2m4f, acts on any; progressing, remains on workable mark. Stayed on well to make the frame at Naas in mid-December; could go well if doesn't bounce.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/3 +85%) Is Charlie Around	3.333333 10/3(+85%)	(6) Is Charlie Around 10/3, Travelled well but found little when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Cork last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time; effective over 2m4f and could come on for that run despite inconsistency. Respectable run on handicap debut at Cork, not quite getting home over 2m4f.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/1 -83%) Big Dee	11 11/1(-83%)	(8) Big Dee 11/1, Below form when finishing down the field in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time. May show improvement now switched to handicaps. Smart bumper form a couple of years ago and could be on a nice mark for handicap debut.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 -25%) Peaceinthevalley	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Peaceinthevalley 5/1, Ran to form comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last time; effective around 2m4f, acts on soft, good to yielding; drops in trip for handicap debut. Unfortunate not to win a point and has shown up relatively well in maidens; can improve.
5th	10 5th (10) (28/1 +30%) Fighting Falcon	28 28/1(+30%)	(10) Fighting Falcon 28/1, Ran to a moderate level when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Navan last time. Effective at 2m with some cut; could do better now handicapping. Has run well to a point in his last couple of maidens and should come on from Navan outing.
6th	14 6th (14) (15/2 -7%) The Sugarhill Lady	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(14) The Sugarhill Lady 15/2, May have found the ground too testing when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m on good ground but currently out of form. Maiden runs were respectable but has struggled in handicaps; needs to up her game.
7th	11 7th (11) (15/2 -25%) Marelly	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(11) Marelly 15/2, Made his move too soon off a strong pace and finished down the field in a handicap hurdle at Naas last time. Effective at 2m and prefers some give; currently out of form. Won a couple of hurdles on heavy in 2022; not a bad run last time at Naas.
8th	9 8th (9) (33/1 -408%) Rackemandstackem	33 33/1(-408%)	(9) Rackemandstackem 33/1, Made no impact from off the pace when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time. Could improve now entering handicap company. Middle maiden run at Down Royal makes him of interest on handicap debut; yard in form.
9th	3 9th (3) (50/1 -25%) Trebizond	50 50/1(-25%)	(3) Trebizond 50/1, Did best of those forcing a strong pace when fourth, beaten 7 1/4l, in a handicap hurdle at Galway last time. Absent for a long spell; effective from 2m to 2m4f on a sound surface, but wellbeing needs to be proven. Good fourth at Galway festival in 2023 but not seen since, ground will be against him too.
10th	15 10th (15) (11/1 -22%) She's On Line	11 11/1(-22%)	(15) She's On Line 11/1, Made mistakes and may have found the ground too testing when well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective around 2m but yet to prove stamina for further; has something to prove. Maiden has been touched off twice in handicaps; best form on yielding; 1lb wrong.
11th	1 11th (1) (25/1 -150%) Gwan Tadhg	25 25/1(-150%)	(1) Gwan Tadhg 25/1, Probably needed the race when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Returns from a long absence, effective at 2m with cut, and may need this outing. Won three times for the late Edward O'Grady; been off over a year, testing ground a worry.
12th	7 12th (7) (9/2 +44%) Wardens Whisper	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(7) Wardens Whisper 9/2, Ran to form when 10l third in a handicap hurdle at Cork last time. Effective at 2m on soft or good ground; can go well again. Prominent racer comes here in good form; handles soft, should be okay on this terrain.
13th	5 13th (5) (33/1 -83%) Metamorpheus	33 33/1(-83%)	(5) Metamorpheus 33/1, May have found the ground too testing when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Navan last time. Effective at 2m on a decent surface; well treated on old juvenile form but a frustrating type. Mid-division on stable debut at Navan and testing ground won't help his cause.

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GWAN TADHG returns from a lengthy absence but if repeating the level of his Tramore third in May 2024, he has every chance off 1lb lower. Trebizond won twice in 2023 and is one to watch on his first start since August the same year, while Naas fourth King Kali is another to consider. Others to note are Peaceinthevalley and Wardens Whisper.

Having shown promise in a Down Royal maiden, RACKEMANDSTACKEM, who represents a resurgent stable, is chosen to score on handicap debut

15:11 Limerick 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Wetherby (Class 5) 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/4 -38%) A Likeable Rogue	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(2) A Likeable Rogue 11/4, Very promising debut when beaten 7l into fourth in the Three Counties Christmas Open NH Flat Race (Listed) at Cheltenham; effective at 2m, acts on soft ground, and should progress further. Shaped with lots of promise when fourth in Listed event at Cheltenham; high on the list.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/1 +38%) Ink Black Heart	5 5/1(+38%)	(9) Ink Black Heart 5/1, Fair bumper debut when beaten 3 1/4l into fourth at Wincanton; returning from a long layoff but effective at 2m, acts on good to soft, and open to improvement. Encouraging fourth at Wincanton; new yard has well-above-average record in bumpers.
3	10 3rd (10) (9/1 +44%) Katagat	9 9/1(+44%)	(10) Katagat 9/1, £30,000 Diamond Boy gelding; half-brother to Mysti Meadow, a very useful performer at 16f. £30,000 2yo; yard does well with relatively few runners in bumpers; another to consider.
4	15 4th (15) (50/1 -400%) Static Charm	50 50/1(-400%)	(15) Static Charm 50/1, Made a decent debut when third, beaten 12l, in a bumper at Catterick; should improve for that first experience. May improve on form of debut third at Catterick but this looks a stronger race.
5th	14 5th (14) (12/1 -20%) Rubinio	12 12/1(-20%)	(14) Rubinio 12/1, 24,000 euros Tai Chi gelding; half-brother to German Flat winners and to Romina, who was modest at 16f; dam was high-class from 8f to 9f. Stable excels (24%) in bumpers and this one could have a part to play on debut.
6th	8 6th (8) (33/1 -83%) Hurlyburly	33 33/1(-83%)	(8) Hurlyburly 33/1, Showed some promise when 4 1/2l fourth in a Market Rasen bumper on debut; effective at 2m, acts on good to soft ground, and should come on for that run. Made a short-lived effort when fourth of five at Market Rasen; may improve but needs to.
7th	13 7th (13) (16/5 +42%) Rock On Ronnie	3.2 16/5(+42%)	(13) Rock On Ronnie 16/5, Yard won this race last year; 40,000 euros Capri gelding, closely related to a point winner, and an interesting debutant. 40,000euros 3yo; represents top yard with fine strike-rate in bumpers; likely newcomer.
8th	1 8th (1) (11/1 -10%) Agent Argylle	11 11/1(-10%)	(1) Agent Argylle 11/1, Point winner; returning from a break and may need the run but clearly possesses ability and is a contender. Bought for £46,000 after winning Irish point; new stable 4-30 in bumpers; likely type.
9th	7 9th (7) (50/1 -52%) Good Boy Griff	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Good Boy Griff 50/1, Repeated an unpromising debut when well beaten in a Southwell bumper last time; effective at 2m-2m4f but has plenty to prove. Well held at Uttoxeter and Southwell; hard to fancy.
10th	5 10th (5) (28/1 -75%) Fullythermal	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) Fullythermal 28/1, 40,000 euros Jack Hobbs gelding; half-brother to hurdle and chase winner Midnight Mary, a very useful performer at 20f. 40,000euros 3yo; yard does well in bumpers and this one makes some appeal on paper.
11th	6 11th (6) (10/1 +17%) Get On Son	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Get On Son 10/1, £11,000 Getaway gelding; closely related to the smart hurdler Gallant Oscar; from a yard currently in form. £11,000 3yo; dam won bumper; in-form stable had big-priced bumper winner last month.
12th	3 12th (3) (11/1 -38%) Au Plaisir	11 11/1(-38%)	(3) Au Plaisir 11/1, Built on a promising debut when 12l third in a 4yo bumper at Navan last time; returns from a short break, effective at 2m, and should improve with experience. Has joined Rebecca Menzies after two encouraging runs in Ireland; not ruled out.
13th	11 13th (11) (80/1 -142%) Lou Des Bordes	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Lou Des Bordes 80/1, £31,000 Free Port Lux gelding; half-brother to a cross-country chase winner in France. £31,000 3yo; bred to be suited by longer distances and obstacles in due course.
14th	12 14th (12) (125/1 -150%) Marble Sky	125 125/1(-150%)	(12) Marble Sky 125/1, £18,000 Mahler gelding; half-brother to hurdle and chase winner Marble Moon, who was fair from 24f to 26f. Half-brother to 2m4f-3m jumps winner Marble Moon; yard 0-25 in bumpers in last five years.
15th	4 15th (4) (14/1 +13%) Ewden Valley	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Ewden Valley 14/1, 32,000 euros Crystal Ocean gelding; half-brother to hurdle winner Soul Limbo, who was fair over 16f. 32,000euros 3yo; plausible on pedigree but stable just 3-44 in bumpers in recent seasons.

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INK BLACK HEART showed promise when fourth at Wincanton in a similar race and, if he is fully tuned up for his first start for Dan Skelton, then there is every chance he can prove too good for these rivals. Ewden Valley is an interesting newcomer for the O'Neills as a son of Crystal Ocean and he is one to watch, while point-to-point winner Agent Argylle is another to bear in mind.

He may have gone off at 80-1 on his debut but A LIKEABLE ROGUE shaped with abundant promise in fourth at Cheltenham.

15:20 Wetherby (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Chepstow (Class 2) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/2 +65%) Lunar Discovery	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(8) Lunar Discovery 7/2, Outpaced but ran to form when appreciating the step up in trip, finishing 6 1/2l third in a handicap chase here last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on any ground; consistent performer. 0-9 over fences but posted good effort when third over C&D three weeks ago.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 -5%) Donnacha	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(1) Donnacha 7/2, Improved again when beaten 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Exeter last time; effective over 2m4f and acts on heavy and good to soft ground; may stay slightly further and remains progressive. C&D winner; career-best form when second at Exeter this month; respected.
3	4 3rd (4) (8/1 +20%) Royal Jewel	8 8/1(+20%)	(4) Royal Jewel 8/1, From a yard that won this last year; scored by 1 1/2l off an 8lb lower mark at Newton Abbot three starts ago; made too much use of last time; effective from 2m to 2m4f and suited by cut; steadily progressive before latest effort. Well held on latest outing but was in career-best form beforehand; player if back on song.
4	2 4th (2) (25/1 -150%) Western General	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Western General 25/1, Made mistakes and was outclassed when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Newbury last time; effective at 2m and best with cut in the ground, but current mark looks stiff. Took very well to fences last season (three wins) but comes here with a point to prove.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/1 +17%) Galop De Chasse	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Galop De Chasse 10/1, From a yard with two wins in the last seven runnings of this race; pulled up in a handicap chase at Newton Abbot last time when returning from a long layoff; best around 2m4f and acts on soft and good ground; needs to bounce back. Has a very good record when fresh and returns from latest layoff on a tempting mark.
6th	7 6th (7) (20/1 +20%) Dr T J Eckleburg	20 20/1(+20%)	(7) Dr T J Eckleburg 20/1, Never jumped or travelled and again failed to handle the track when well beaten in a handicap chase at Cheltenham last time; usually held up and suited by 2m with cut; below par this season but the handicapper is relenting. Course winner last season; needs to better recent efforts but worth a market check.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (11/8 +27%) Ben Solo	1.375 11/8(+27%)	(5) Ben Solo 11/8, Scored by 3l off a 10lb lower mark here penultimate start; jumped well, improved again under positive ride last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on S, G; looks a natural and progressing over fences. C&D winner last month and ran another big race from the front when second here 21 days ago.

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A C&D winner two starts ago, Ben Solo is bound to retain plenty of support, despite failing to justify odds-on favouritism when second over track and trip subsequently. Toss Of A Coin benefited from the switch to the Alan Jones stable to score over an extended 2m7f here, although he will need to prove as effective over this shorter distance. The one who appeals most is DONNACHA, who finished clear of the third when hitting the woodwork at Exeter and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him take a step forward.

The most interesting runner is GALOP DE CHASSE, who begins his new season from a tempting mark and has a very solid record when fresh.

15:25 Chepstow (Class 2) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Leopardstown 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (11/1 +31%) Barnahash Mason	11 11/1(+31%)	(2) Barnahash Mason 11/1, Showed minor promise on debut when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Thurles on only start; back from a short break and has a bit to find. Moderate fifth in Thurles maiden hurdle (22.5f, good to yielding) on debut; more needed.
2	7 2nd (7) (50/1 +50%) Muckanagh Lough	50 50/1(+50%)	(7) Muckanagh Lough 50/1, Modest debut when comfortably held in a bumper at Fairyhouse last time; longer trip a plus but has plenty to prove. Poor point form; well beaten behind Generous Risk at Fairyhouse; looks set to struggle.
3	6 3rd (6) (2/1 +27%) Generous Risk	2 2/1(+27%)	(6) Generous Risk 2/1, Improved for debut experience when second beaten 3l in a bumper at Fairyhouse last time; effective at 2½m and progressing, sets the standard on form and should be winning soon. Sold for £250,000 after point win; two good bumper runs; sets the standard.
4	1 4th (1) (7/4 -162%) Arcadian Emperor	1.75 7/4(-162%)	(1) Arcadian Emperor 7/4, Yard has won three of the last five runnings of this race; very promising debut when winning by 6l in a maiden at Lisronagh; that form franked under rules; returning from a long layoff and looks a major threat. Dam half-sister to Arctic Fire; easily won a point for Sam Curling; big player.
5th	3 5th (3) (3/1 +57%) Beechwood Road	3 3/1(+57%)	(3) Beechwood Road 3/1, 50,000 euros Masked Marvel gelding; dam a point winner; yard's last runner was newcomer in this sphere; could contend. Price increased to 50,000euros at three; dam point winner; market will reveal expectations.
6th	8 6th (8) (33/1 +50%) Isdistheone	33 33/1(+50%)	(8) Isdistheone 33/1, Ran to form and looked in need of a stiffer test when fourth beaten 12l in a Ladies bumper at Tramore last time; effective at 2m and can improve stepped up in trip. Good third at Clonmel but raced too keenly at Tramore on latest; up against it here.
7th	5 7th (5) (9/1 +25%) Diamond Kal	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Diamond Kal 9/1, Diamond Boy gelding; half-brother to King Kal, useful at 20f; hood on for the first time and probably needs the experience. Half-brother to winners King Kal (2m3f/2m4f hurdle) and Magneticattraction (point); hooded.
8th	10 8th (10) (150/1 -50%) Northernlightsky	150 150/1(-50%)	(10) Northernlightsky 150/1, Modest effort when comfortably held in a Mares bumper at Naas last time; dam a winning pointer and again looks set to struggle. Showed next to nothing in point-to-points; beaten out of sight in two bumpers.
9th	9 9th (9) (66/1 -32%) La Rocca Lass	66 66/1(-32%)	(9) La Rocca Lass 66/1, Stopped quickly when comfortably held in a Mares bumper at Wexford last time; back from a short break, effective at 2m, but more needed to get off the mark. The best of her bumper runs was when 11l third at Punchestown in October; can rule out.

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Willie Mullins has won this bumper six times in the past decade, including with Fact To File and Appreciate It, and ARCADIAN EMPEROR could add to his tally. The son of Kamsin made a favourable impression when beating Lisbane Park (won since over hurdles) in a Lisronagh point-to-point for Sam Curling and he gets the vote over Generous Risk, who also won between the flags and has been placed on both bumper starts. Derek O'Connor is a notable booking on Beechwood Road, while Barnahash Mason made some late progress on his debut over hurdles at Thurles.

ARCADIAN EMPEROR was a comfortable winner of a point-to-point and could prove too strong on his first run for the champion trainer

15:30 Leopardstown 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:37 Kempton (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/1 +33%) Williethebuilder	5 5/1(+33%)	(7) Williethebuilder 5/1, No match for the unexposed winner but ran to form, benefiting from a pace collapse when second, beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time. Effective at 2m and on a good mark if building on that recent revival. Has won off higher mark; second to handicap blot at Doncaster; commands major respect.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 -17%) Trustintimes	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(4) Trustintimes 7/2, Improved and got the first run on the runner-up when landing a handicap by 1l off a 6lb lower mark at Ascot last time. Effective at 2m, his form has been emphatically franked and he may still be ahead of the handicapper. 3-3 over hurdles; game winner at Ascot last time; should go well again despite a 6lb rise.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +0%) Wandering Ego	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(6) Wandering Ego 7/2, Ran to form but just flattened out under a penalty when fourth, beaten 6l in a novice hurdle here last time. Progressive in bumpers at 2m and may improve further when stepped up in distance. Stratford winner in October; C&D fourth has worked out well; unexposed for handicap debut.
4	5 4th (5) (6/4 +33%) Indemnity	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(5) Indemnity 6/4, Scored by 2l off a 9lb lower mark at Market Rasen three starts back. Travelled well and ran to form when third, beaten 4 1/4l off 122 last time on ground softer than ideal. Suited by 2m on a sound surface with progressive form emphatically franked. Progressive 5yo; creeping up the weights but should give another good account of himself.
5th	1 5th (1) (25/1 +0%) Washington	25 25/1(+0%)	(1) Washington 25/1, Scored by 3l off a 3lb lower mark at Chepstow three starts back. Found a stiff mark when seventh, beaten 30l off 132 last time. Effective at 2m on soft or good ground, but his current mark demands more. Made winning return at Chepstow in October but well beaten since; may be vulnerable.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (9/1 +25%) De Temps En Temps	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) De Temps En Temps 9/1, Went clear but made too much use of himself when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Effective from 2m to 3m on soft or good ground. In good form in general since moving from Ireland and fair mark on novice form. Forced too strong a pace last time, following two front-running wins; still has potential.

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INDEMNITY has faced tougher assignments on his last couple of starts and placed on both occasions. A respectable third in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury last month, Emma Lavelle's charge is taken to make the most of this easier opportunity. The progressive Trustintimes made a winning handicap debut when scoring at Ascot and beating a subsequent winner in the process. He will be hard to keep out of the finish, while Wandering Ego is open to improvement now handicapping for the first time and makes more appeal than Williethebuilder.

Wandering Ego is unexposed but WILLIETHEBUILDER (nap) looks the one to be on after shaping well behind a handicap blot at Doncaster.

15:37 Kempton (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:41 Limerick 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (14/1 -56%) Cumberland River	14 14/1(-56%)	(8) Cumberland River 14/1, Unable to get competitive from off the pace when comfortably held in a juvenile hurdle at Punchestown last time. Usually held up; back from a short break. Effective at 2m on yielding ground and could improve now handicapping. One of a couple of 3yos in here; fair efforts on last two starts against his own age group.
2	10 2nd (10) (8/1 +20%) Burlington House	8 8/1(+20%)	(10) Burlington House 8/1, Awkward head carriage but returned to form up in trip when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on Hy, G; chance in this. Modest Flat performer in Britain; has shown handicap-winning potential on last two starts.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 -25%) Kelly's Cosmos	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Kelly's Cosmos 5/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Galway last time. Back from a short break; effective from 2m to 2m4f on a sound surface. Mark is easing and a better run looks possible. Much improved on second handicap start when not beaten far at Galway (2m, yielding).
4	3 4th (3) (11/1 -22%) Harry's Dream	11 11/1(-22%)	(3) Harry's Dream 11/1, Returned to form down in grade landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Thurles last time; effective 2m, wants some give; go well again. Scored under this rider at Thurles (2m, good to yielding); up 7lb for that win.
5th	11 5th (11) (7/4 +13%) Diamond Dollar	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(11) Diamond Dollar 7/4, Travelled up in trip but may not have stayed on testing ground having looked a threat when beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Cork last time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on Hy, S; remains of strong interest. Hadn't shown much until last time when well-backed favourite at Cork; drop to 2m may help.
6th	14 6th (14) (100/1 -614%) Sunrise Strider	100 100/1(-614%)	(14) Sunrise Strider 100/1, Again ran to a moderate level when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Cork last time. Hood fitted for the first time; all to prove but may show improvement now handicapping. Well held in three maidens; hood goes on for handicap debut; yard does quite well here.
7th	2 7th (2) (20/1 +9%) Paradise Lost	20 20/1(+9%)	(2) Paradise Lost 20/1, Below form when down the field in a handicap at Gowran Park last time. Returns from a short break; effective at 2m with some cut but has a bit to prove at present. 1m4f winner last year but out of form under both codes this year.
8th	1 8th (1) (7/2 +46%) River Vale	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(1) River Vale 7/2, Returned to form when suited by a stiff track and decent pace down in trip, landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Naas last time. Effective from 2m4f to 3m and acts on any ground; well treated over hurdles on chase form. Winning chaser stays much farther but handled drop back to 2m when scoring at Naas; up 7lb.
9th	5 9th (5) (12/1 -85%) Gaoithe Glory	12 12/1(-85%)	(5) Gaoithe Glory 12/1, Race may have come a bit soon when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Killarney last time. Off a short break; effective from 2m to 2m4f on a sound surface and needs to bounce back. Second in a bumper on soft; best hurdles run when fifth (beaten 6.5l) in Listowel handicap.
10th	7 10th (7) (10/1 +0%) Sheriffhill	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Sheriffhill 10/1, Ran to form back over hurdles when beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Clonmel last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time; effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on heavy to yielding ground; in good order over hurdles. Has twice run well in Clonmel handicaps, beaten a little over 2l each time; tongue-tie.
11th	15 11th (15) (100/1 -100%) Nobody	100 100/1(-100%)	(15) Nobody 100/1, Never in the race when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Tipperary last time. Yet to show any form over hurdles. Modest form on the level and similar story over hurdles, including in first two handicaps.
12th	6 12th (6) (66/1 -32%) Taketwotoone	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Taketwotoone 66/1, Made too much use of the pace and needed the run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Naas last time. Effective at 2m and acts on heavy ground; recent form has dipped slightly. Ran well in a couple of heavy-ground maidens; may have needed the run at Naas last time.
13th	13 13th (13) (25/1 -127%) Fourcardrun	25 25/1(-127%)	(13) Fourcardrun 25/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time. Blinkers on for the first time; effective at 2m and acts on soft ground; needs to find more from this mark. Modest form so far including in first two handicaps; drops back in trip; blinkered.
14th	12 14th (12) (66/1 -267%) Felicity Smoak	66 66/1(-267%)	(12) Felicity Smoak 66/1, May have found the ground too testing when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m and acts on a sound surface; testing conditions remain a concern. Chased home subsequent improver on hurdling debut in the summer; yet to build on that.
15th	9 15th (9) (40/1 -122%) Kofino	40 40/1(-122%)	(9) Kofino 40/1, Produced his best effort so far when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time. Effective at 2m on heavy ground and may progress now handicapping. Showed a bit more last time when beaten 20l in Clonmel maiden on heavy; first handicap.

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RIVER VALE won nicely at Naas last time on his return to 2m. He has a 7lb hike to contend with, but there could be more to come over this distance and the underfoot conditions remain in his favour. Harry's Dream is less certain to appreciate the testing going after scoring on better ground at Thurles last month. The latter could still have a say in proceedings, while Clonmel fourth Sheriffhill makes most appeal of the rest.

A decisive winner on testing ground at Naas last time, RIVER VALE may be able to follow up off a 7lb higher mark

15:41 Limerick 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/1 -29%) Nacho Nacho Nacho	9 9/1(-29%)	(4) Nacho Nacho Nacho 9/1, Below form when beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; visor first time; effective at 6f and acts on the all-weather; needs to bounce back. Has shown winning potential; steps up in trip with headgear added; drawn widest though.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 +14%) Toussarok	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Toussarok 12/1, Probably made too much use of when down the field in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; from a top course trainer; effective over 6/7f and acts on a sound surface; current mark looks stiff enough. C&D winner in September; two poor runs and one good run have followed; others are safer.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/8 +38%) Flowstate	1.875 15/8(+38%)	(1) Flowstate 15/8, Back to best up in trip after a series of good efforts, landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective over 6/7f; ultra-consistent and enjoyed the 7f trip last time. Improved for the step up to 7f when winning at Newcastle 11 days ago; big player up 3lb.
4	2 4th (2) (10/3 -11%) Bass Player	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(2) Bass Player 10/3, Ran to form when beaten 3/4l off this mark here last time; effective at 8f and acts well on the all-weather; now on a fair mark and the drop in trip may suit. Solid 3rd over 8.6f here two weeks ago; runs off the same mark and should make a bold bid.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/2 +31%) Super Hit	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(3) Super Hit 9/2, Disappointing when beaten 9l in a handicap at Kempton last time; effective over 7/8f and acts on a sound surface; in and out of form but has a chance at best. Inconsistent but he is on a good mark if this is one of his going days.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 +0%) Act Of Violence	11 11/1(+0%)	(7) Act Of Violence 11/1, Below form when down the field in a handicap here most recently but had been in good form prior; best at 6f and acts well on a sound surface; down 2lb and could bounce back. Hasn't lived up to market expectation here in his two runs for new yard; 7f still a query.
7th	10 7th (10) (11/1 -57%) Von Krolock	11 11/1(-57%)	(10) Von Krolock 11/1, Close to the balance of recent form when sixth, beaten 5l off 54 last time; effective over 6/7f and acts on the all-weather; needs to return to better form. C&D winner; unplaced in two 0-55s at Southwell last week; blinkers replace a visor.
8th	6 8th (6) (10/1 -43%) Masqool	10 10/1(-43%)	(6) Masqool 10/1, Bit below form again when beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; effective between 8-10f and better on the all-weather; drop back in trip could be a concern. Prolific winner on AW, the latest off 1lb lower in August; usually seen over longer trips.
9th	5 9th (5) (125/1 -279%) Rogue Soldier	125 125/1(-279%)	(5) Rogue Soldier 125/1, Poor effort when finishing down the field in a handicap here most recently; effective over 7/8f and acts on any surface; lost form before a break. Poor form in four runs for new stable earlier in the year; too much to prove.
10th	11 10th (11) (80/1 -220%) Poet	80 80/1(-220%)	(11) Poet 80/1, Poor effort when finishing down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recently; effective over 6-7f and acts on the all-weather; currently out of form. Yet to win over 7f and recent efforts haven't pointed to an imminent win.

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FLOWSTATE won more comfortably than the winning margin suggests at Newcastle 11 days ago and makes plenty of appeal in here despite the burden of top weight. That success was reward for several creditable efforts in defeat previously and he's well worth sticking with while in this sort of form. The dangers are course winner Bass Player and Nacho Nacho Nacho.

Stepping up to 7f prompted a step forward from FLOWSTATE 11 days ago and he can defy a small rise in the weights.

16:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (9/1 +25%) Bad Habits	9 9/1(+25%)	(10) Bad Habits 9/1, Ran to around current level when beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time. Effective at 6–7f and best on the all-weather; consistent type. Exposed maiden but he has found his level now and should make another bold bid.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/1 -33%) Dapper Gee Gee	10 10/1(-33%)	(2) Dapper Gee Gee 10/1, Made too much use of when beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark here last time. Appears best at 7f, now goes 8f; excuses for latest runs but unproven on this surface. Ran okay in a stronger race over C&D three weeks ago; other pace to deal with today.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 -25%) Groundsman	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Groundsman 10/1, Bit below par when made too much use of and beaten 4l in a handicap at Lingfield last time. Effective at 6–7f and acts on the all-weather; in solid form. C&D win in September; two fair runs for new yard since; easy lead unlikely in this field.
4	1 4th (1) (7/2 +86%) Blue Eclipse	3.5 7/2(+86%)	(1) Blue Eclipse 7/2, Didn't stay when well beaten in a handicap at Lingfield last time. Effective over 7f and acts on the all-weather, but has plenty to prove. Struggled in handicaps for Alice Haynes after maiden win; down in trip/class for new yard.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 +20%) Fistral Beach	16 16/1(+20%)	(9) Fistral Beach 16/1, Got too far back when beaten 9l in a handicap at Southwell last time. Suited by 7f and best on the all-weather; needs to show more than of late. On a good mark judged on her C&D win in April; quiet of late but a revival is possible.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/5 -20%) No Knee Never	3.6 18/5(-20%)	(4) No Knee Never 18/5, Ran to form when third, beaten 1/2l off 62 last time, shaping as if suited by 7f. Effective from 6–8f and acts on the all-weather; on a favourable mark and step up in trip should help. In good form since headgear went on; close 3rd off this mark latest; respected back at 7f.
7th	7 7th (7) (16/1 -146%) Blue Empress	16 16/1(-146%)	(7) Blue Empress 16/1, Ran to form when beaten 3/4l off this mark at Lingfield last time. Effective at 7f and acts on the all-weather; a maiden but has hit form recently. Placed on her last four starts (all 7f on AW); may prove vulnerable for win purposes again.
8th	8 8th (8) (7/1 -17%) Fulford Cross	7 7/1(-17%)	(8) Fulford Cross 7/1, Produced best run to date when dropped back in trip, winning a handicap by a head off a 2lb lower mark at Lingfield last time. Effective over 7f and acts on the all-weather; mark still looks fair. Got up late to win at Lingfield (7f) ten days ago; should remain competitive up just 2lb.
9th	6 9th (6) (14/1 -56%) Amaysmont	14 14/1(-56%)	(6) Amaysmont 14/1, Didn't settle when stepped up in trip, beaten 7l in a handicap here last time. Effective from 6–8f and best on the all-weather; needs to relax to recapture form and mark looks stiff. Conditions fine and he's on a dangerous mark; can't discount.
10th	5 10th (5) (5/1 -43%) Harbour Vision	5 5/1(-43%)	(5) Harbour Vision 5/1, Back to form returned to 7f when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark here last time. Suited by 7–8f and acts on the all-weather; remains on a workable mark. 15th win of his long career last week (C&D); wide draw/4lb rise may scupper the follow up.

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HARBOUR VISION was a bit keen early doors en route to scoring over C&D last week and can be marked up as a result. He won with plenty in hand in the end and the quick turnaround suggests the veteran has come out of that race well. He can double up at the expense of No Knee Never, who won here before a solid Southwell third. Blue Empress is next best.

Fulford Cross is respected but stepping back up in trip can see NO KNEE NEVER record his second win for James Owen.

16:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/11 +76%) Man Of Vision	0.363636 4/11(+76%)	(4) Man Of Vision 4/11, Ran fairly when beaten 5l in a Newmarket novice last time, fitted with a tongue-tie. Off a short break and effective at 7f. Breathing remains a slight worry, but more to come if it holds up. Both starts over 7f on turf; a sharper test at the trip can suit now switched to AW.
2	6 2nd (6) (28/1 -600%) Get An Attitude	28 28/1(-600%)	(6) Get An Attitude 28/1, Showed good professionalism and solid effort when runner-up beaten 3 1/2l in a Newcastle novice on debut. Speedily bred, handles 6f and the all-weather. A big filly likely to make further improvement. Well held when long odds-on for 6f debut in an ordinary Newcastle race; should improve.
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 -20%) Caviar Cowboy	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Caviar Cowboy 12/1, Yard won this last year; 26 Feb; 55,000gns Zoustar colt; full-brother to Sir Les Patterson, very useful at 6f; dam very smart at 6f; trainer in form. Attractive and precocious pedigree; interesting newcomer who is worth a market check.
4	3 4th (3) (7/1 -211%) Delinquent	7 7/1(-211%)	(3) Delinquent 7/1, Didn't stay up in trip when beaten 9 1/4l in a maiden at York last time. Returns from a break and has shown effectiveness at 6f. Yet to prove he stays 7f but could fare better on this sharper track down in class. Just touched off on 6f debut; lesser run over 7f since; may well show more here.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/2 +36%) Quick Quasar	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) Quick Quasar 9/2, 30 Apr; Palace Pier colt; half-brother to Meshakel, smart from 6f to 7f; dam high-class at 6f; tough enough task on debut. Likely type on pedigree; worth considering if the market is positive.
6th	1 6th (1) (125/1 -279%) Big Moonrise	125 125/1(-279%)	(1) Big Moonrise 125/1, Made late gains when fourth beaten 17l in a maiden at Southwell on debut. Bred to want 10f and acts on the all-weather. A big gelding who should improve, especially beyond 7f. 40-1 for 7f debut at Southwell when finishing remote after a slow start; best watched.
7th	7 7th (7) (150/1 -275%) Life After Love	150 150/1(-275%)	(7) Life After Love 150/1, Improved from debut when beaten 8l in a Southwell novice last time. Hood on for the first time. By a miler out of a sprinter, she has a nice pedigree and is progressing, though modest so far. Minor form at 7f and 6f; hood fitted; likely of more interest when handicapping.

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MAN OF VISION was a little bit disappointing at Newmarket in October when only fifth following a creditable Yarmouth second on debut. However, Charlie Appleby has given him plenty of time to recover and he could be a completely different proposition now on his all-weather bow. Delinquent, who boasts a similar profile to the selection, heads the list of dangers from Get An Attitude.

Delinquent may well return to form and run up to his debut effort but MAN OF VISION has plenty going for him on his AW debut.

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

17:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (6/1 -71%) Krissy	6 6/1(-71%)	(8) Krissy 6/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle two starts ago and ran to form when second, beaten 2l off 50 last time. Effective around 10f and acts well on the all-weather; current mark looks fair. Improved form since returned to AW; still unexposed in this sphere; strong contender.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 -17%) Three On Thursday	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(3) Three On Thursday 7/2, From a yard that won this race last year; improved back up in trip to land a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Lingfield last time. Trained by a top course handler, suited by 10-12f and acts on the all-weather; consistent and weighted to go well. Opened her account in Lingfield event last time for a career-best performance.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 +80%) Sisterandbrother	5 5/1(+80%)	(5) Sisterandbrother 5/1, Disappointing when beaten 7l in a handicap at Southwell last time. Effective from 10f to 12f on the all-weather; fairly treated at best but form has been erratic of late. Gained sole AW win off 7lb higher in January; attractively handicapped.
4	9 4th (9) (25/1 -56%) Virtual Hug	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Virtual Hug 25/1, Ran roughly to hurdle form when comfortably held in a Hereford handicap hurdle last time. Returns from a short break; a 2m winner in Ireland and has shown fair form on the Flat at lowly level recently on sound surfaces. Three-time course winner but his losing run is mounting up.
5th	6 5th (6) (18/1 +28%) Starfighter	18 18/1(+28%)	(6) Starfighter 18/1, A bit below form again when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap here last time. Effective at 12f and suited by the all-weather; has struggled to recapture form since returning from a break. Five-time course winner but balance of recent form doesn't augur very well.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/2 -22%) Moon Over The Sea	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(2) Moon Over The Sea 11/2, Won this race last year and ran to form when 5l third in a handicap here on his latest outing. From a top course trainer, effective from 9f to 14f on the all-weather; a consistent sort. Respectable third over C&D last time; won this race last year; enters calculations.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 +40%) Guinness Lad	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Guinness Lad 12/1, Raced too freely when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap here last time. Usually held up and effective around 10f on the all-weather; form has dipped lately. Good efforts in May but hasn't fared so well since returning from layoff.
8th	7 8th (7) (14/1 -17%) Nekazari	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Nekazari 14/1, Has shown no worthwhile form so far; cheekpieces applied for the first time. Plenty to prove at this level. Folded tamely on British debut but attracted support and may leave that effort behind.
9th	1 9th (1) (11/4 +8%) Mr Zippi	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(1) Mr Zippi 11/4, Showed a good attitude when winning going away up in trip, landing a handicap by 3l off a 6lb lower mark at Southwell last time. Effective from 12f to 14f and suited by the all-weather; improving but his mark now looks quite stiff. Bids for a hat-trick after wins at Newcastle and Southwell; respected in current form.
10th	11 10th (11) (50/1 -257%) Grand Harbour	50 50/1(-257%)	(11) Grand Harbour 50/1, Didn't stay after racing freely up in trip when well beaten in a Chelmsford handicap last time. Returns from a break; effective from 10f to 12f on sound surfaces, and the shorter trip should suit. 0-9 for Sir Mark Prescott; sold for 1,600gns since last run.

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Plenty will cast their eye upon the hat-trick seeking Mr Zippi, who went in over 1m6f at Southwell earlier this month and won't have any issues with this drop back in trip. However, MOON OVER THE SEA produced a better performance when making the frame over track and trip last month and was kindly dropped 1lb. The six-year-old lurks on an appealing mark and could record a sixth course success. Last-time-out Lingfield scorer Three On Thursday completes the shortlist.

Being open to further progress on AW and well worth another crack at this trip, KRISSY is preferred. Mr Zippi is second pick.

17:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/1 +30%) Objector	7 7/1(+30%)	(5) Objector 7/1, 18 Mar; 100,000 euros Dark Angel gelding; full-brother to Perfect Angel, high-class at 6f; dam smart at 5f at 2yo; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Debutant; has a doubt over the trip but market support should be noted.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/1 -82%) Mythical Bay	10 10/1(-82%)	(4) Mythical Bay 10/1, Made too much use of after showing promise on debut when well beaten in a novice at Newcastle last time. Effective at 8f and acts on the all-weather; can do better when ridden more patiently. Rather disappointing last time but may yet confirm the form of his debut effort.
3	1 3rd (1) (25/1 -79%) Empirical	25 25/1(-79%)	(1) Empirical 25/1, Couldn't go the pace and looked to need further when well beaten in a maiden at Southwell on debut. Shows speed in his pedigree but shaped as a middle-distance type; improvement likely with a step-up in trip. Too green to do himself justice in Southwell maiden; should do better.
4	7 4th (7) (4/1 -100%) Tewkesbury	4 4/1(-100%)	(7) Tewkesbury 4/1, Travelled best but was mugged late when second, beaten a neck, in a maiden here last time. Effective at 8/9f and acts on the all-weather; still has a bit more to give and looks capable of landing a modest maiden or novice. Neck second when favourite for C&D maiden last time; major contender.
5th	9 5th (9) (50/1 -100%) Von Dutch	50 50/1(-100%)	(9) Von Dutch 50/1, Poor debut when well beaten in a novice at Southwell on his only start. Middle-distance bred and has everything to prove. Always towards the rear in Southwell contest but is the type to do better.
6th	10 6th (10) (150/1 -650%) Wedonttellthetruth	150 150/1(-650%)	(10) Wedonttellthetruth 150/1, Fair debut when beaten 9 1/4l in a novice here first time out. Bred to appreciate 10f or further and should improve. Recorded a modest RPR in 9.5f event at Wolverhampton.
7th	11 7th (11) (150/1 -355%) Campeona	150 150/1(-355%)	(11) Campeona 150/1, Outpaced and looked to need much further when well beaten in a novice at Kempton last time. Middle-distance bred and likely to be seen to better effect once tackling longer trips from 7f. Prescott filly who should be more interesting when switched to handicaps.
8th	13 8th (13) (150/1 -355%) Queen Of Astolat	150 150/1(-355%)	(13) Queen Of Astolat 150/1, Never figured when stepped up in trip and was well beaten in a novice at Chelmsford last time. Middle-distance bred and may prefer a sound surface; modest so far. Plenty to find on the figures.
9th	3 9th (3) (3/1 0%) Lorca's Waltz	3 3/1(0%)	(3) Lorca's Waltz 3/1, 7 Apr; Lope De Vega colt; half-brother to General Idea, useful at 10f; dam high-class at 6f; trainer in form; top trainer; yard won this last year. Lope De Vega colt who is bred to handle this surface; interesting newcomer.
10th	6 10th (6) (50/1 -213%) Saxophonic	50 50/1(-213%)	(6) Saxophonic 50/1, Ran to a similar modest level to debut when beaten 7l in a maiden here last time. Bred for middle distances and cost 625,000gns; a big, strong sort who may need further to realise his potential. Likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
11th	2 11th (2) (200/1 -300%) Jerseygeordie	200 200/1(-300%)	(2) Jerseygeordie 200/1, Outpaced and showed little when well beaten in a novice at Lingfield on debut. With plenty of stamina on the sire's side, he probably needs a significant step-up in trip to reveal ability. Always behind in 1m contest at Lingfield on Monday.
12th	8 12th (8) (13/2 +0%) Turtle Reef	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(8) Turtle Reef 13/2, Backed up a solid debut effort when beaten 5l in a novice at Newcastle last time. Effective at 8f and acts on the all-weather; likely to have more to come. Not out of this on form but his ideal scene may be handicaps soon.

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It's hard to get away from TEWKESBURY, who progressed from his introduction to hit the crossbar over C&D and looks to have been found a good opportunity. As long as the son of Ghaiyyath navigates his tricky draw in stall 13, he will prove very hard to beat. Lorca's Waltz is related to plenty of winners and needs to be monitored in the betting market for the in-form William Haggas team. Of the remainder, Lady Dora Mae makes the most appeal.

The vote goes to attractively bred newcomer LORCA'S WALTZ, ahead of Tewkesbury.

18:00 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (85/40 +70%) Advancing	2.125 85/40(+70%)	(7) Advancing 85/40, Well backed in first-time headgear but still a bit below form when beaten 6l in a handicap at Newcastle last time. Off a short break; effective 8-11f on this surface. Just a bit to prove after two modest runs but the mark has eased. New stable quick to drop him back in trip; not fully exposed just yet.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 -18%) Flame Of Forest	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(3) Flame Of Forest 13/2, Didn't get the best run and was better than the bare form when second, beaten 6l, in a novice at Newcastle last time. Off a short break; effective at 7f with further likely to suit. Big gelding with more to come. Unexposed and progressive 3yo; interesting contender upped in trip for handicap debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (12/1 +14%) Farasi Lane	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Farasi Lane 12/1, Bit below form when beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark here last time. Effective 7-9f on this surface; overall form moving in the right direction. 11lb lower than when 2nd in the Lincoln Trial here in March; mixed bag since.
4	10 4th (10) (50/1 -150%) Packetofbiscuits	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Packetofbiscuits 50/1, Made too much use of when beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Kempton last time. Suited by 7f and acts well on this surface; needs to bounce back. Course winner and on a winning mark; faded over 7f latest; stamina not assured.
5th	11 5th (11) (28/1 -40%) Boubyan	28 28/1(-40%)	(11) Boubyan 28/1, Disappointing when well beaten in a handicap at Newcastle last time. Effective at 1m and likely to stay further; acts on any surface but inconsistent of late. Flopped at Newcastle last time; earlier C&D third brings him into the reckoning.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/2 -64%) Rajapour	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(2) Rajapour 9/2, Much improved for the visor when landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark here last time. Effective around 8f and on this surface; still on a workable mark if the headgear remains effective. Ready C&D win 12 days ago when visored for the first time; well in if headgear works again.
7th	8 7th (8) (2/1 +43%) Sheikh Raj	2 2/1(+43%)	(8) Sheikh Raj 2/1, Good effort fitted with blinkers when beaten a head off a 2lb lower mark at Lingfield last time. Effective 7/8f and on this surface; looks on a competitive mark. As good as ever with Lingfield 2nd 19 days ago (1m); up 2lb but still looks a major player.
8th	12 8th (12) (100/1 -100%) Enthused	100 100/1(-100%)	(12) Enthused 100/1, Poor effort when well beaten in a handicap here last time. Effective up to 12f on this surface; needs further and enthusiasm a concern. Down in the weights but doesn't look to be in the form required to capitalise.
9th	5 9th (5) (22/1 -120%) Kindest Nation	22 22/1(-120%)	(5) Kindest Nation 22/1, Scored by 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle two starts back. Bit too much to do but fair effort when fourth, beaten 4 1/4l, off 78 last time. Effective at 8f and suited by a stiff 7f on this surface; well treated and has a chance. 7f win at Newcastle last month; not quite so good one week later and stamina not assured.
10th	13 10th (13) (33/1 -230%) Book Of Life	33 33/1(-230%)	(13) Book Of Life 33/1, Back to form when dropped in trip and beaten 1 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark here last time. Trainer in good form; effective 7-10f on this surface; fair mark and has a chance. Course winner off this mark; solid 3rd here three weeeks ago (7f); needs more up in class.
11th	1 11th (1) (16/1 -113%) Silver Samurai	16 16/1(-113%)	(1) Silver Samurai 16/1, Ran to form when beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Kempton last time; usually held up and probably needs 7f nowadays. In solid form on this surface, and the handicapper is relenting. On a losing run and stepping back up in trip isn't enough to earn him the vote.
12th	4 12th (4) (80/1 -142%) Kolsai	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Kolsai 80/1, Moderate again on second GB start when beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap here last time; cheekpieces on for the first time. Effective 7-9f; might still be a bit high in the weights. Well beaten in two runs for new yard after a spell in Hong Kong; cheekpieces now tried.

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Flame Of Forest is the least exposed of these and makes his handicap debut after finishing a well-beaten second under a penalty at Newcastle in October. However, a first-time visor sparked huge improvement out of RAJAPOUR to go in by over a length over track and trip recently. Provided the headgear has the desired affect again, the five-year-old will prove a tough nut to crack. Kindest Nation is another to note.

Rajapour and SHEIKH RAJ are both reliant on headgear working a second time but they appeal as the pair to focus on.

18:30 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (6/1 -80%) Charlatan	6 6/1(-80%)	(9) Charlatan 6/1, Ran to form given a poor trip when beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective over 7-10f and acts well on the all-weather; current mark looks only slightly high. C&D winner; best run for some time when 2nd at Lingfield ten days ago; contender up 2lb.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/5 +34%) The Dark Baron	2.2 11/5(+34%)	(5) The Dark Baron 11/5, Won by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark here three starts back; maintained solid form when third, beaten 1/2l off 58 last time; effective over 8-10f and handles the all-weather; remains on a fair mark. Arrives in good form and could still have more to offer for Kathy Turner; contender.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/4 +8%) R P Mcmurphy	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(8) R P Mcmurphy 11/4, Won by 3l off a 5lb lower mark here two starts back; maintained form when third beaten 3l off 55 last time; effective over 8-9f on the all-weather; handicapper has caught up but still fairly treated. C&D win this month; placed at Southwell in his three other handicaps; not fully exposed.
4	1 4th (1) (11/1 +50%) Fools Rush In	11 11/1(+50%)	(1) Fools Rush In 11/1, Made too much use of and finished down the field in a handicap here last time; effective at 7f and suited by the all-weather nowadays; needs a major rebound. Struggled back from summer break but drops in grade and return of a tongue tie a big plus.
5th	7 5th (7) (28/1 -180%) Lhebayeb	28 28/1(-180%)	(7) Lhebayeb 28/1, Made a lot of use of on heavy ground when finishing down the field in a Bath handicap last time; back from a short break; effective over 8-10f and acts on the all-weather; may need the run after a layoff. Two C&D wins this year; on a winning mark and not ruled out back from a short break.
6th	11 6th (11) (18/1 +10%) Supernova Steps	18 18/1(+10%)	(11) Supernova Steps 18/1, Failed to stay when stepped up in trip, finishing down the field in a Southwell handicap last time; best at 6-7f and acts on the all-weather; needs to rediscover earlier form. Should be capable off this mark but her stamina has to be taken on trust.
7th	10 7th (10) (16/1 +52%) Boujee Gold	16 16/1(+52%)	(10) Boujee Gold 16/1, A bit keen and again below form when beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap here last time; from a top course trainer; usually held up; effective over 8-9f on the all-weather; needs to bounce back. Slow-starter; mixed bag since returning to action in September; others look safer.
8th	2 8th (2) (11/2 +45%) Mbappe	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(2) Mbappe 11/2, Got too far back when beaten 4 1/2l in a Kempton handicap last time; returns from a short break; effective over 7-8f on a sound surface; fairly treated if finding best form. Not at his best last time but drops into a 0-60 and not out of it on this year's peak runs.
9th	4 9th (4) (100/1 -52%) Pacific Prince	100 100/1(-52%)	(4) Pacific Prince 100/1, Missed the break and finished down the field in a Kempton handicap last time; yet to show any reliable form. Poor form in three runs for this yard; plenty to prove after 171 days off.
10th	3 10th (3) (10/1 -150%) Danehill Star	10 10/1(-150%)	(3) Danehill Star 10/1, Ran to form when beaten 3/4l off this mark at Brighton last time; trained by a top course trainer; returning from a break; effective over 8-10f and acts on the all-weather; consistent performer. Four wins on AW early in the year; runner-up twice at Brighton in August; absent since.
11th	6 11th (6) (125/1 -525%) Summer Evening	125 125/1(-525%)	(6) Summer Evening 125/1, Hooded and didn't stay when finishing down the field in a maiden here last time; blinkers applied for the first time; bred to be effective over 8-10f but yet to show consistent form. Little solid form in three maiden/novice runs; blinkers added for handicap debut.

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CHARLATAN is a previous C&D winner that hinted at a revival when second at Lingfield 10 days ago. He won't need much of a step forward to go one better back here. R P Mcmurphy won over track and trip on his penultimate start and wasn't beaten far off this mark at Southwell last week. Another bold showing looks likely in this company. The Dark Baron and Danehill Star are the pick of the rest based on recent form.

The Dark Baron is greatly respected but the return of a tongue tie could be the catalyst for a return to form from FOOLS RUSH IN.

19:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 13f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/4 +54%) Daaris	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(5) Daaris 11/4, Ran to form when beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Chelmsford last time. Effective from 14f to 16f and acts on all-weather. Running well and should be thereabouts again. Dual C&D scorer, including off current mark, and a consistent sort; solid claims.
2	8 2nd (8) (10/3 +26%) Zooks	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(8) Zooks 10/3, Ran to form when third beaten 4l in a handicap here most recently. Effective up to 16f and acts on all-weather. A consistent type who should be competitive. Consistent; ran creditably, amid traffic issues, at Wolverhampton on Monday; in the mix.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/1 +36%) Fleur De Mer	9 9/1(+36%)	(2) Fleur De Mer 9/1, Made too much use of when finishing down the field in a handicap here most recently. In good form prior. Effective from 12f to 14f, acts on all-weather. In okay form but without a win in over two years. Went close twice this autumn; folded tamely and soundly beaten over C&D last time.
4	10 4th (10) (22/1 -214%) Rampant	22 22/1(-214%)	(10) Rampant 22/1, Ran to form when beaten 3l off this mark at Southwell last time. Trainer in good form. Suited by 10f to 12f and acts on all-weather. In solid form though mark reflects that. Still a maiden but has frame possibilities on plenty of form.
5th	7 5th (7) (22/1 -10%) Dollar's Dream	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Dollar's Dream 22/1, Poor effort when well beaten in a novice here latest. Should be effective around 12f but has yet to show any reliable form. Handicap debutant who is far from solid on form.
6th	3 6th (3) (15/2 -114%) Grand Duchess Olga	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(3) Grand Duchess Olga 15/2, Back to form when beaten a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Southwell last time after dropping in trip. Effective from 14f to 16f and acts on all-weather. On a useful mark and the distance should suit. Close second at Southwell on return from break last time; won over C&D in April; player.
7th	11 7th (11) (11/1 -175%) Himself	11 11/1(-175%)	(11) Himself 11/1, Well handicapped when landing a handicap by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle last time. Effective from 12f to 16f and acts on a sound surface. Faces a stiffer mark but has another chance. Opened his account in Newcastle event most recently; should remain competitive.
8th	1 8th (1) (4/1 +60%) Alnayef	4 4/1(+60%)	(1) Alnayef 4/1, Bit below form when fourth beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Musselburgh last time after dropping in trip. Off a short break. Effective from 11f to 16f, acts on good to soft and a sound surface. In fair form and competitively treated. Still a maiden but has a fighting chance on bits of form and this is a drop in class.
9th	9 9th (9) (20/1 -100%) Black Smoke	20 20/1(-100%)	(9) Black Smoke 20/1, Below form again when beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Lingfield last time. Effective from 14f to 16f and acts on all-weather. Has lost form. May be sharper for latest run (back from break); three-time C&D winner.
10th	4 10th (4) (50/1 +24%) Oviedo	50 50/1(+24%)	(4) Oviedo 50/1, Poor effort when finishing down the field in a handicap here most recently. Usually held up. Effective up to 10f and acts on a sound surface. Has lost enthusiasm. Holds weak claims on his form for current yard; new trip.
11th	6 11th (6) (11/1 -10%) Appleblossomwhite	11 11/1(-10%)	(6) Appleblossomwhite 11/1, Poor effort when comfortably held in a juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen last time. Should stay 2m over hurdles but others look stronger. Ran respectably over 1m6f on last Flat attempt but has gained her wins over shorter.

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DAARIS is a dual C&D winner who has been consistent in three starts since returning from a short break and he looks worth another chance off an unchanged rating. Himself got off the mark at Newcastle last month and is interesting stepping back up in trip from just 2lb higher. Zooks and Appleblossomwhite are others capable of bold showings at this level.

Back at the scene of her spring win, GRAND DUCHESS OLGA (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Daaris is second choice.

19:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/4 +45%) Zoulu Warrior	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(2) Zoulu Warrior 11/4, Ran to form off a good mark when landing a handicap by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective at 5-7f and acts on the all-weather; up 2lb but still competitive. Two wins this year, the latest a ready success at Southwell last week; good chance up 2lb.
2	9 2nd (9) (8/1 -23%) Clover Time	8 8/1(-23%)	(9) Clover Time 8/1, Good effort when beaten 1/2l off this mark here last time; wide draw; effective at 5/6f and acts on the all-weather; running well in cheekpieces and should be involved again. Runner-up on last three starts; not sure to reverse latest C&D form with Twilight Madness.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +10%) Moostar	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(6) Moostar 9/2, Well placed and ran to form tried in a tongue-tie, beaten a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Chelmsford last time; effective at 6/7f and on the all-weather; respected if building on that effort. Back to form with front-running 2nd at Chelmsford this month; other pace to deal with here.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 +8%) Water Of Leith	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Water Of Leith 11/1, Well backed but only ran to current level when beaten 3 1/2l off a 2lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; wide draw; effective at 5/6f; form has tailed off though mark is easing. On a good mark and should be winning soon; perhaps not here from the widest stall though.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 +0%) Sub Thirteen	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Sub Thirteen 8/1, Scored by a length off a 5lb lower mark at Bath three starts back; ran about to form when third, beaten 1 1/2l off 64 last time; top course trainer; effective at 5/6f; mark looks fair. Latest 3rd here (5f) showed he could win races on AW; one to consider back up in trip.
6th	12 6th (12) (50/1 -317%) Fletchers Dream	50 50/1(-317%)	(12) Fletchers Dream 50/1, Better effort when beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; effective at 6/7f and acts on the all-weather; mark easing and form improving. Sold for 2,400gns this month; on a winning mark but others appeal more.
7th	7 7th (7) (17/2 +66%) Simply Blue	8.5 17/2(+66%)	(7) Simply Blue 17/2, Scored by 1/2l off a 2lb higher mark here in October; ran to current level when seventh beaten 4l off 64 last time; effective at 7/8f and acts on the all-weather; a bit below form recently. Infrequent winner; hopes rest on the drop back to 6f sparking something extra.
8th	13 8th (13) (9/2 +50%) Em Jay Kay	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(13) Em Jay Kay 9/2, Scored by a nose off a 1lb lower mark at Newcastle in November; ran to form when third beaten 1 1/4l off 60 last time; trainer in form; effective at 5/6f and acts on the all-weather; place claims. Good run here on Monday and better expected back up at his preferred trip.
9th	3 9th (3) (9/1 -50%) Early Release	9 9/1(-50%)	(3) Early Release 9/1, Built on recent revival back up in trip with a clear passage, landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Kempton last time; returning from a break; effective at 5-6f. Career best when making all at Kempton (6f) in September; up 6lb & other pace to deal with.
10th	10 10th (10) (33/1 -65%) Cali Case	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Cali Case 33/1, Ran about to form when beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; effective at 5/6f and acts on the all-weather; mark has eased and looks competitive. Promising stable debut here 19 days ago but he will need more to come out on top today.
11th	11 11th (11) (33/1 +0%) Ten Club	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Ten Club 33/1, Scored by 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Lingfield three starts back; poor effort when tenth beaten 7l off 61 last time; wide draw; effective at 6/7f on the all-weather; has lost form. Not at his best on last two starts but this should be run to suit & he's feasibly weighted.

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TWILIGHT MADNESS has flourished back over 6f lately and is the most convincing option based on recent performances. Having won off higher marks in the past, a 2lb rise for his C&D win 19 days ago might not be enough to prevent the seven-year-old from completing a hat-trick. Fellow last-time-out winner Early Release is feared the most, while Zoulu Warrior can also go well.

Twilight Madness can go well in his hat-trick bid but EM JAY KAY is better drawn and may be the answer.

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

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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