1 Saturday 21st December 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 21st December 2024

There were 44 Races on Saturday 21st December 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Thurles, 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 21st December 2024

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

11:45 Haydock Maiden Chase (Class 3) 16f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1/10 +50%) Classic Maestro		0.1 1/10(+50%)																															(2) Classic Maestro 1/10, Fifth handicap hurdle win since January when comfortably seeing off 5 rivals at Bangor 8 days ago. Promising second on previous chase start. This is an excellent chance for him to add to his haul. Progressive hurdler who showed promise on his sole chase start and has appealing claims.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/1 -25%) Barrowdale		5 5/1(-25%)																															(1) Barrowdale 5/1, Won a 23f Uttoxeter maiden hurdle in February 2022 but has a whopping 1017-day absence to overcome on chase debut. Returns from whopping absence but looked promising; could go well if retaining his ability.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

With only one rival to beat, this appeals as an ideal opportunity for CLASSIC MAESTRO to get off the mark over fences. A promising runner-up on his debut at Lingfield in February, Jennie Candlish's charge has since won three times over hurdles and sets a lofty standard. Not in action since a novice hurdle at Carlisle in March 2022, Barrowdale is likely to improve plenty for the run.

With his sole rival not having been seen for 3 years it's impossible to oppose CLASSIC MAESTRO.

Thriving hurdler CLASSIC MAESTRO showed promise in February on his sole chase start and earns the vote now back over fences.

11:45 Haydock Maiden Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

11:58 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 -71%) No Questions Asked	3 3/1(-71%)	(1) No Questions Asked 3/1, Point winner who showed useful winning form in bumpers earlier in year. Successful at 4/9 on Carlisle hurdle debut in November but only third when odds on again at Doncaster since, pulling hard both times. The hood worn on those occasions is off now. Needs to settle better to fulfil his potential. Useful in bumpers and has won over hurdles; needs to settle better but still a big player.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/13 +51%) Big Ginge	0.615385 8/13(+51%)	(3) Big Ginge 8/13, Showed plenty of ability in trio of bumpers last season and edged out only late on by the promising Anno Power on his 2m Sandown hurdle debut 6 weeks ago. Leading claims with improvement likely. Ran well in all three bumpers last season and went close on recent hurdle debut at Sandown.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 +30%) Strong Foundations	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(2) Strong Foundations 7/2, A fair bumper performer who made a winning start in this sphere in 11-runner novice hurdle at Warwick (2m, good) in October. Found out in a Cheltenham Grade 2 since but respected with his sights lowered. Narrow winner on hurdle debut at Warwick; subsequent Grade 2 defeat best overlooked.
4	12 4th (12) (16/1 +20%) Slide Rule	16 16/1(+20%)	(12) Slide Rule 16/1, Has hinted at ability in 2 bumpers and a maiden hurdle but it's likely he's more one for handicaps later on. Showed some ability in bumpers and on hurdle debut but probably one for another day.
5th	7 5th (7) (25/1 -233%) King Ulanda	25 25/1(-233%)	(7) King Ulanda 25/1, Landed a gamble in Huntingdon bumper in May for Tom Weston but only sixth on Southwell hurdle debut for new yard last month. Should be wiser this time but he'll need to leave that bare form behind with a tongue-strap added now. Bumper winner in May but just a respectable sixth on recent stable/hurdle debut.
6th	5 6th (5) (125/1 -279%) Dartman	125 125/1(-279%)	(5) Dartman 125/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat. Best effort over hurdles when third of 9 in 2m Uttoxeter novice when last seen in July but the form is only modest. Inherited modest third at Uttoxeter in July; much more is needed here.
7th	4 7th (4) (66/1 -32%) Camacho Man	66 66/1(-32%)	(4) Camacho Man 66/1, Fell early no hurdles debut back in 2020. Did win a couple of low-level Flat events for Laura Horsfall this summer but still makes limited appeal back over obstacles. Won two low-grade AW races in spring; first hurdle start since early fall in November 2020.
8th	11 8th (11) (150/1 -50%) Shabano	150 150/1(-50%)	(11) Shabano 150/1, Fair maiden on Flat. Off 526 days, stepped up on hurdle debut when 21 lengths fourth in Ludlow novice for new yard 17 days ago but the form is barely modest. Didn't run badly in a claimer on recent stable debut but still looks opposable here.
9th	13 9th (13) (200/1 -203%) Cinderello	200 200/1(-203%)	(13) Cinderello 200/1, Well held in 2 bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles. Soundly beaten in two bumpers this autumn and can only be watched on hurdling debut.
14	14 \|U\| (14) (150/1 -50%) Damzon	150 150/1(-50%)	(14) Damzon 150/1, Runner-up in the second of 3 bumpers but didn't achieve much on his completed start over hurdles in recent weeks. Not disgraced in recent Uttoxeter maiden but not the most obvious answer here.
10th	6 10th (6) (200/1 -700%) Kick For Touch	200 200/1(-700%)	(6) Kick For Touch 200/1, Beaten a long way in a pair of 2m hurdles in recent weeks and looks more one for handicaps over longer trips down the line. With a good stable but was soundly beaten on his first two appearances.
11th	10 11th (10) (250/1 -150%) Rochester Brinks	250 250/1(-150%)	(10) Rochester Brinks 250/1, Pulled up sole start in Irish points and ran out before halfway in a Uttoxeter bumper in November. Proved headstrong again when well held over hurdles at Market Rasen since. Ran out on bumper debut and well beaten when switched to hurdles a fortnight later.
12th	9 12th (9) (80/1 -300%) Master Dunraven	80 80/1(-300%)	(9) Master Dunraven 80/1, Twice a winner of 1¼m handicaps on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh, including at Leopardstown in October, but no short-term promise over hurdles for new yard at Plumpton 19 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat in Ireland but did not get competitive on stable/hurdle debut.
8	8 \|RR\| (8) (250/1 -67%) Maryah Island	250 250/1(-67%)	(8) Maryah Island 250/1, Well beaten in 2 bumper. Refused to race on Fontwell hurdle debut in April and pretty much did the same again at Chepstow a week after. Can only watch back from 7 months off. Refused to race on hurdling debut in April and virtually refused to race a week later.

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BIG GINGE bumped into a potentially useful type on his hurdles debut at Sandown last month and with improvement likely, the son of Mount Nelson is taken to go one place better. Carlisle scorer No Questions Asked wasn't able to carry a penalty to victory at Doncaster three weeks ago but he remains of interest, while others to note include King Ulanda and Strong Foundations.

BIG GINGE shaped well on his Sandown hurdle debut and can make the most of the weight he receives from previous hurdle winners Strong Foundations and No Questions Asked.

His tendency to race too freely is an ongoing concern but Carlisle winner NO QUESTIONS ASKED can add to his tally here.

11:58 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:10 Thurles Handicap Chase 25f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (11/1 +56%) Turbo	11 11/1(+56%)	(6) Turbo 11/1, Course winner. 28/1, below form seventh of 18 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Soundly beaten last twice and uncertain how he will cope with this trip but not dismissed.
1	16 1st (16) (15/2 +63%) Cullenwaine	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(16) Cullenwaine 15/2, One win from 23 NH runs. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap chase (22/1) at Punchestown (24.3f, good) 36 days ago. Others preferred. Solid run despite some poor jumping in a 3m Fairyhouse handicap last month; can contend.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 -9%) Brandt	6 6/1(-9%)	(1) Brandt 6/1, Winner over fences at Roscommon in August. 7/2, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24.1f, good to soft) 50 days ago, never travelling well. Once to consider returned to this sphere. Back over fences after good Down Royal run; unlikely to be far away in a winnable contest.
3	11 3rd (11) (14/1 +13%) Game And Glory	14 14/1(+13%)	(11) Game And Glory 14/1, 13/2, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.2f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and back up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Not at her best in a mares' handicap hurdle here last month and the trip is an unknown.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 -40%) Pitwood Road	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) Pitwood Road 14/1, Hurdles winner. 22/1, tenth of 15 in novice chase at Clonmel (17.3f, soft) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip for her handicap debut in this sphere. Soundly beaten in a pair of beginners chases but interesting thrown into a handicap.
5th	9 5th (9) (17/2 +6%) Walk In Time	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(9) Walk In Time 17/2, Fourth of 7 in novice chase (5/1) at this course (25.1f, good to soft) on debut over fences 22 days ago. One to consider on handicap debut in this sphere. Made a reasonable chase debut despite some ropey jumping over C&D last month;not dismissed.
6th	8 6th (8) (11/2 +39%) Ballagh Star	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(8) Ballagh Star 11/2, Winner at Sligo in October. 10/1, respectable sixth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) 11 days ago. Opposable back in this sphere. Below his best last twice although ran okay in a Punchestown handicap hurdle last week.
7th	10 7th (10) (25/1 -14%) Zolpharine	25 25/1(-14%)	(10) Zolpharine 25/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, thirteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16.2f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and significantly back up in trip. Maiden hurdle winner last year but mostly quite modest form this year; others preferred.
8th	12 8th (12) (66/1 -371%) Eddies Pride	66 66/1(-371%)	(12) Eddies Pride 66/1, Latest win in chase at Clonmel in April. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (25.2f, heavy, 10/1). Entitled to need the run following 7 months off. Beaten in a Wexford handicap in May when last seen; may need it and would prefer it softer.
9th	3 9th (3) (25/1 -79%) Just Three	25 25/1(-79%)	(3) Just Three 25/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fell in handicap chase (15/2) at Cork (24f, good) 69 days ago (broke blood vessel). Now tried in blinkers. Fell in a 3m handicap chase at Cork in October when last seen; new headgear tried.
15	15 \|F\| (15) (25/1 +50%) Important Message	25 25/1(+50%)	(15) Important Message 25/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 80/1, tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) 11 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Not disgraced in a 3m handicap hurdle at Punchestown last week; others much more likely.
10th	14 10th (14) (14/1 +0%) Mustameet Secret	14 14/1(+0%)	(14) Mustameet Secret 14/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 5/1, 9¾ lengths sixth of 7 to Malinas Glory in handicap chase at this course (22.4f, good) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. 16-race maiden; not beaten far behind Malinas Glory here last month but more needed.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (9/2 -80%) Malinas Glory	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(5) Malinas Glory 9/2, One win from 23 NH runs. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase at this course (22.4f, good, 5/2) 23 days ago, staying on well. Big player. Step up in trip unlikely to be an issue; good claims of following up under a 6lb penalty.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (9/1 +44%) Bearwithmenow	9 9/1(+44%)	(13) Bearwithmenow 9/1, One win from 26 NH runs. Pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown (24.3f, good, 8/1) 36 days ago. Others preferred. Good Fairyhouse run followed by a very poor effort at Punchestown; has the ability.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (16/1 +36%) The Little Yank	16 16/1(+36%)	(4) The Little Yank 16/1, Thirty three runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 13 in handicap chase at this course (18.3f, good to soft, 40/1) 22 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and he needs to bounce back. Completely out of form since returning to action in October; down to a nice mark though.

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BRANDT has been running well in Ireland this summer and although a lazy type, is ideally suited by this stamina test. He failed to capitalise on a lower hurdles rating at Down Royal last month but did, eventually, finish that race quite well, suggesting this extra distance will suit. Previously he was an unlucky loser of a Sligo chase and is helped by good ground. Malinas Glory has been raised 6lb for a recent course win but again has underfoot conditions and a staying distance in his favour. Walk In Time ran well on chase debut over course-and-distance last month, with that race's winner scoring again subsequently. She debuts in a handicap chase and stays well.

MALINAS GLORY opened his chase account in pretty decisive fashion here last time and a 6 lb rise is unlikely to be enough to prevent him from following up. He may have most to fear from Walk In Time, who wasn't disgraced on debut in this sphere and she's on a fair mark. Brandt is also worth a second look.

The selection is MALINAS GLORY after a decisive win over 2m6f here last month. A 6lb rise may not be enough to stop him

12:10 Thurles Handicap Chase 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:20 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (15/2 -50%) Gege Ville	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(6) Gege Ville 15/2, Ayr bumper winner in 2021. Placed in 2 of 4 starts in maiden/novice hurdles in 2022/23. Brings an unexposed profile to this handicap debut but betting perhaps the best guide to expectations after a further 19 months off. Very lightly raced 8yo with a long absence to overcome on his handicap debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (10/3 +5%) Honneur D'ajonc	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(2) Honneur D'ajonc 10/3, Improved at only the third of asking for James Owen when winning a Fontwell handicap in October. Disappointing at Uttoxeter since but no surprise were to get back on the up now for his very good stable now. Won at Fontwell but rather typical of him to perform below par next time.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/1 -250%) Medieval Gold	7 7/1(-250%)	(5) Medieval Gold 7/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 2m) for William Haggas and made a good start over hurdles for new yard earlier in the year, finishing second on soft at Market Rasen in February before going one better in maiden at Perth 3 months later. Unexposed handicap newcomer. Unexposed and the horse he beat in his maiden at Perth has gone on to better things.
4	1 4th (1) (14/1 -40%) Hurricane Ali	14 14/1(-40%)	(1) Hurricane Ali 14/1, Ran some good races at Cartmel over the summer but jumped poorly and well held at Aintree when last seen at the end of October. Has quite a lot to prove again and would prefer faster ground.
5th	3 5th (3) (33/1 -175%) Lupus Regem	33 33/1(-175%)	(3) Lupus Regem 33/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who was also first past the post in a Lingfield handicap in November 2022 only to lose the race having drifted into the runner-up. Not seen again until pulled up in a Chepstow handicap for new yard in October. Has a tongue tie added now. Can only watch. Tailed off in handicap hurdle in October following a long absence; now tries a tongue-tie.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 +25%) Dalileo	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Dalileo 12/1, Posted best effort for some time when taking a 10-runner Ayr handicap (19.5f, good to soft) last month. Found out in bigger fields at Musselburgh and Newcastle since but this is less competitive. Won with a bit in hand at Ayr (2m3f, good) but beaten about 17l in his two runs since.
7th	4 7th (4) (5/4 +69%) Speed Davis	1.25 5/4(+69%)	(4) Speed Davis 5/4, Irish/point bumper winner who also landed maiden hurdle at Musselburgh (17.5f) in April. Also a good second under a penalty at Bangor in May but not in same form when well-held fourth at Uttoxeter in cheekpieces (discarded) in June. Makes handicap debut after a 6-month break (has had wind surgery). Point/bumper/hurdle winner; makes handicap debut after wind surgery.

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MEDIEVAL GOLD may not have been in action since scoring at Perth in May, but he did so in comfortable fashion on that occasion and a mark of 108 on his handicap debut looks workable. A capable sort on his day, Speed Davis has undergone wind surgery since disappointing at Uttoxeter in June, while Honneur D'Ajonc has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate run at Fontwell.

HONNEUR D'AJONC had an off day last time but prior to that recorded a career best to score at Fontwell and is taken to bounce back for a yard which continues to knock in the winners. The unexposed newcomer Medieval Gold is feared most ahead of fellow handicap hurdle newcomer Speed Davis.

He has an absence to overcome but MEDIEVAL GOLD's maiden win now reads quite well. Speed Davis is the second choice.

12:20 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:28 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (9/1 +64%) Timeforarum	9 9/1(+64%)	(10) Timeforarum 9/1, Improved effort over hurdles when second in a 2m Stratford maiden in July, bare form reads well with winner (now rated 107 on official ratings) scoring at this track last month. Might have needed the run back from nearly 4 months off when well held in 2m Chepstow handicap 53 days ago. Well beaten when back in a handicap in October and now 0-7 over hurdles.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/2 +78%) By The Grace	4.5 9/2(+78%)	(9) By The Grace 9/2, Has looked one of her stable's lesser lights to date, pulling up at Kempton (2m) and again failed to complete when upped in trip (2m 6f) back in May. Back down in distance after 7 months off but does represent top connections at a moderate level. Pulled up in both handicaps in the spring but top stable is persisting with her.
3	7 3rd (7) (6/1 +14%) Culligran	6 6/1(+14%)	(7) Culligran 6/1, Found improvement when getting off the mark in 8-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) in November, comfortably. Could not replicate that effort when returning to the track off a 7 lb higher mark 10 days ago (fifth beaten 4 lengths) but clearly acts around here and one for the shortlist. C&D winner last month and not beaten far here ten days ago; high on the list.
4	12 4th (12) (4/1 +0%) Greenways	4 4/1(+0%)	(12) Greenways 4/1, Justified support having joined this yard from Dominic Ffrench Davis when readily scoring in handicap hurdle here (21.7f, good) in November (second has won since). Best forgiven effort 8 days later on much softer ground (20f Ffos Las) and respected now freshened up and returned to this venue. Won here (2m5f) on last month's stable debut and had ground excuse last time.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/1 +8%) Scherbobalob	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) Scherbobalob 11/1, Shed maiden tag in quite convincing fashion at Ludlow (15.7f) in spring of last year but struggled for form during the autumn. Attracted some support on return/following wind surgery but shaped as if needing the run when sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter 35 days ago. Chance on best form. Returned from layoff with fairly encouraging run last month and is on a good mark.
6th	11 6th (11) (22/1 +56%) Baikal	22 22/1(+56%)	(11) Baikal 22/1, Dual winner over hurdles for Adam West in 2023 but yet to get his head in front this year and three low-key runs for current connections make him hard to fancy on return to track after short break, although jockey booking does catch the eye, so worth monitoring to see if any market support. Placed off 11lb higher for another yard in July but well beaten on last two hurdle starts.
7th	4 7th (4) (11/2 -38%) Goodwin Face	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(4) Goodwin Face 11/2, Best effort to date over hurdles when runner-up at Plumpton 61 days ago. Still displayed signs of greenness there, so could be more to come on handicap debut from feasible opening mark. Went close in Plumpton novice in October and is open to more improvement in handicaps.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 -113%) Jim De Sarti	16 16/1(-113%)	(2) Jim De Sarti 16/1, Bumper winner in France. Underwhelming for Nicky Henderson, including on hurdling debut at Newbury 8 months ago. Sold quite cheaply and weakened out of it behind Nowmelad at Uttoxeter in October. Tongue tie made little difference when tailed off at Stratford later in month. Returns off 51-day break. Soundly beaten on last two hurdling starts but may yet deliver on debut promise.
9th	8 9th (8) (4/1 +11%) Penna Rossa	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Penna Rossa 4/1, Not won since 2022 but promising first effort for new yard when runner-up at Exeter in November. Ran too badly to be true at Stratford but back in form at Huntingdon just 3 days later (19.5f possibly stretched him). Best run in a while when 2nd back down in trip (15.2f Wincanton) last month. Player. Runner-up on two of his four starts for Keiran Burke this autumn; enters calculations.
10th	16 10th (16) (66/1 -32%) Grandmaster Flash	66 66/1(-32%)	(16) Grandmaster Flash 66/1, Three-time AW winner on the Flat but no real impact in his starts over hurdles, pulling up at Newton Abbot in May and again failing to complete when tried in blinkers at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft, 80/1) 41 days ago, Blinkers retained today but lots to find on recent evidence. Pulled-up 80-1 shot at Ffos Las last month and now 0-15 over hurdles.
11th	3 11th (3) (22/1 -175%) Gwennie May Star	22 22/1(-175%)	(3) Gwennie May Star 22/1, Showed some ability in bumpers 3 months apart and made late headway on second run over hurdles at Ludlow in October. Never involved on final qualifying run at Bangor (16.7f) 38 days ago and looks the type to have been brought along with low-grade handicaps in mind. Not ruled out for powerful yard. Did not show a great deal in his qualifying races but improvement is possible in handicaps.
12th	1 12th (1) (80/1 -300%) Iddergem	80 80/1(-300%)	(1) Iddergem 80/1, Has won selling events at Stratford and Southwell for Olly Murphy this winter but found nothing in handicap at Wincanton on debut for new yard. Quick turnaround and blinkers back on when running to similar level in February. Cheekpieces back on for return to action after 10 months off. Struggled on first two stable starts and has been absent since February.
13th	13 13th (13) (66/1 -32%) Mind Hunter	66 66/1(-32%)	(13) Mind Hunter 66/1, Missed whole of 2023 and beaten a long way back from a lengthy absence on the Flat in October. Out of form when last seen over hurdles in 2022; well beaten on Flat after long layoff.
14th	14 14th (14) (50/1 -52%) Fan Magnet	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) Fan Magnet 50/1, Showed ability in bumpers in Ireland but no show in qualifying hurdles for this yard. Retains hood today but plenty to find on handicap bow. Well-beaten outsider in three novice/maiden hurdles this autumn; handicap debut today.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (100/1 -400%) Lucky Draw	100 100/1(-400%)	(5) Lucky Draw 100/1, Fair on Flat and over hurdles, shaping well when finding only one too good in 8-runner handicap at Market Rasen in June. Held back by mistakes at Southwell since and performed poorly when last seen in August 2023 (well beaten 16.3f) at Stratford. Something to prove on first run for over 500 days. 0-8 over hurdles and absent since two disappointing runs in summer 2023.

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Not the deepest of contests and preference is for GOODWIN FACE. A narrow second in a Plumpton novice hurdle in October, Chris Gordon's charge does not look overburdened by an opening mark of 96 and he may step forward now pitched into handicaps. Penna Rossa posted a much improved performance at Wincanton last month and ought to go close if building on that. Greenways heads the remainder.

A very competitive handicap hurdle. It might be worth chancing that SCHERBOBALOB can recapture his best form. He likely needed his comeback run following a wind operation, and that should put him spot on for this. Penna Rossa arrives here off the back of two encouraging efforts, although he does find it tough to win, while better is expected of Gwennie May Star now tackling a handicap for the first time. Course winner Greenways and the lightly-raced Goodwin Face are others worth noting.

Handicap debutant JIM DE SARTI is of strong interest if judged on the promise he showed at Newbury last season and gets the vote.

12:28 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:40 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3.75/1 +25%) Thank You Ma'am	3.75 3.75/1(+25%)	(1) Thank You Ma'am 3.75/1, Made the frame on several occasions last term and positive start to present campaign, again finding only one too good here last time. Should go well again. 2nd for a sixth time (from ten hurdle races) in 3m novice handicap here four weeks ago.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +10%) Golden Ambition	3 3/1(+10%)	(4) Golden Ambition 3/1, Has benefited from the refitting of blinkers this term, following up from Fontwell in similarly clear-cut fashion in 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (23f, good) last month. Up another 6 lb but sure to make another bold bid. Firmly in charge at Fontwell (extended 2m6f) and Lingfield (2m7f) on last two outings.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/3 -48%) Just Lucky Sivola	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(3) Just Lucky Sivola 10/3, Bumper winner who has made solid start to hurdling career, showing a good attitude to open his account at the second attempt in this sphere in a novice at Hereford last time. Big player with more to come. Can improve again on this handicap debut; strong candidate for this sort of trip.
4	6 4th (6) (10/3 +67%) Gotthereintheend	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(6) Gotthereintheend 10/3, Showed a bit in bumpers and improved on previous hurdling efforts when a staying-on second in a novice at Warick 7 months ago. Has left Laura Horsfall and joined an in-form yard, so one to note. Promise last time; trip and new trainer's Ascot record boost interest on handicap debut.
5th	2 5th (2) (16/1 -300%) Circuit Breaker	16 16/1(-300%)	(2) Circuit Breaker 16/1, Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m) who landed a 4-runner novice at Kempton with ease on hurdling debut. Not disgraced in better event at Haydock since and remains with the scope for better upped in trip. Better is needed on this handicap hurdle debut but 1m7f last time was probably too short.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (10/1 +70%) Golden Cosmos	10 10/1(+70%)	(5) Golden Cosmos 10/1, Yet to get his head in front and looked summed up by his handicap mark when last seen at Catterick in early-2023. Watching brief advised given the absence. Has a reduced mark but absent for 662 days and does not look the percentage call.

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Golden Ambition justified favouritism in good style when recording a double at Lingfield on his latest outing and he should give a good account off a 6lb higher rating. However, CIRCUIT BREAKER gets the nod. The son of Nathaniel was impressive when victorious on his first start over hurdles at Kempton before being beaten into third in a warmer event next time. Judged on each of those efforts, he could be capable of defying an opening mark of 118. Just Lucky Sivola completes the shortlist.

This could be competitive for the numbers and JUST LUCKY SIVOLA gets the marginal vote after opening his account at Hereford last time. Golden Ambition is improving in blinkers and poses a major threat, while Gotthereintheend is of interest making his first start for an in-form stable.

Just Lucky Sivola and Golden Ambition have glaring claims but watch out also for GOTTHEREINTHEEND.

12:40 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:45 Thurles Handicap Chase 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (10/1 -122%) Prairie Dancer	10 10/1(-122%)	(1) Prairie Dancer 10/1, Useful dual purpose performer who opened his account over fences in 6-runner Downpatrick maiden (19.5f) in August. Well held in pair of big field handicaps back on Flat subsequently and return to chasing/on handicap debut in this sphere needs to have positive effect. Tailed off in recent Flat runs but won beginners' when last seen over jumps; ground fine.
2	6 2nd (6) (13/2 -8%) That's About Right	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(6) That's About Right 13/2, Fair winner at 22f over hurdles. 5/1, found race falling into his lap when winning 3-runner novice chase at this course (18.3f, good) 23 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut and this almost certainly more demanding. Off the mark at second attempt over fences in 3-runner beginners; longer trip is fine.
3	9 3rd (9) (6/4 +70%) Prince Of Air	1.5 6/4(+70%)	(9) Prince Of Air 6/4, First run since leaving P. J. Rothwell when career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase (9/2) at this course (18.3f, good to soft) 22 days ago, going with enthusiasm. 2nd win over fences on yard debut last month, shaping like trip would suit; 1lb wrong.
4	3 4th (3) (10/3 +58%) Caesar Rock	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(3) Caesar Rock 10/3, Boasts plenty of experience over fences but let down by rare jumping lapse when falling 4 out in a maiden here (22.3f) 4 weeks ago. Type to bounce back quickly but he remains without a win in this sphere. 0-18 (fences); in front when falling 4 out latest; shaping like turn may be near prior.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/1 -22%) Kilashee	11 11/1(-22%)	(7) Kilashee 11/1, 5 wins from 16 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Roscommon in September. Creditable third of 12 in handicap chase at Clonmel (18.3f, soft, 12/1) 18 days ago. Not taken lightly. Hat-trick over timber earlier in year; chase win in September; h'capper may have caught up.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (7/1 +30%) Getabelle	7 7/1(+30%)	(10) Getabelle 7/1, Dual hurdles winner who produced best effort of the present campaign when third of 7 in handicap chase at this course (22.4f, good) on debut over fences 23 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Ease back in trip won't inconvenience her on that evidence if she can build on that effort. Dual hurdle winner; showed she may be as good over fences when 3rd last month; 3lb wrong.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (14/1 -27%) Emancipator	14 14/1(-27%)	(4) Emancipator 14/1, Latest win in chase at Fairyhouse in December 2023. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy) in March, no threat from 4 out. Absent since but he boasts a decent record fresh for this yard, so interesting if the market spoke in his favour back over fences. Gained 3rd win over fences last season and interesting on return with a good record fresh.

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A chance is taken that PRINCE ZALTAR, who is wearing first-time cheekpieces, will be ready following a year off, as he is well handicapped in this sphere. This three-time winner was runner-up in an Aintree hurdle off a mark of 121 last December, he has competed in just two chases but finished a good second on his latest effort and is well suited by conditions. His trainer also runs That's About Right, who won here last month when taking advantage of front-running favourite Boldog bursting a blood vessel. Nonetheless, That's About Right showed ability and had previously done well over hurdles. Prairie Dancer has conditions in his favour but has top weight, while Prince Of Air won a lesser race here last month.

Claims can be made for plenty, with the narrow vote in favour of SEQUESTERED. He displayed definite encouragement on 2 of his 3 runs in maiden contests since switching to this sphere and there could yet be more to come now handicapping. Battle of Ridgeway and Prince Zaltar are a couple of others fancied to make their mark.

Preference is for the recent winner PRINCE OF AIR who won here last month on yard debut and there could still be more to come

12:45 Thurles Handicap Chase 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Haydock Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/5 +4%) Holloway Queen	0.8 4/5(+4%)	(2) Holloway Queen 4/5, €40,000 3-y-o, £180,000 4-y-o, Jukebox Jury filly. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (2m-2¼m winner) Bywell Beau. Runner-up sole start in Irish points and looked a nice prospect when going one place better om hurdles debut 3 weeks ago Won on hurdle debut at Lingfield and that form reads well; highly likeable prospect.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 +36%) My Kiwi Girl	16 16/1(+36%)	(5) My Kiwi Girl 16/1, £80,000 5-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler Kellie's Dream. Dam 1½m winner on Flat in Germany, half-sister to very smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Catch Me. Cosily won sole start in Irish points but didn't look totally straightforward on hurdles debut. Point winner; could build on hurdle debut 4th now up in trip; sizeable step forward needed.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 +30%) Millie Supreme	7 7/1(+30%)	(4) Millie Supreme 7/1, £30,000 purchase after winning 3 of 6 starts in Irish points. Found only one too good both starts over hurdles last month but looks up against it at this level. 3-6 in points and runner-up on first two hurdle starts; could be vulnerable once more.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (6/1 -50%) Fromheretoeternity	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) Fromheretoeternity 6/1, Has improved since joining Jennie Candlish, going with plenty of zest for win number 3 in novice company at Hexham 10 days ago. Pitched into a deeper race but she's a definite player in his current mood. 3-5 for this yard but it's possible a couple of the others have greater potential.

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HOLLOWAY QUEEN seemed to be value for more than the winning margin when hanging left late in the piece at Lingfield on her hurdles bow. The daughter of Jukebox Jury is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming, and she is narrowly preferred to Kelya Wood, who could not have won any easier at Uttoxeter last month. A winner of three of her last five starts in this sphere, Fromheretoeternity cannot be ruled out either.

Having fetched £180,000 despite not winning her point, HOLLOWAY QUEEN created a vey favourable impression when successful at Lingfield 3 weeks ago. Sure to build on that, she can go in again, for all Fromheretoeternity can call upon plenty of experience under Rules.

Kelya Wood looks promising but HOLLOWAY QUEEN beat a useful bumper performer on her hurdle debut at Lingfield and gets the nod.

12:55 Haydock Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:03 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 +38%) Muskoka	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(6) Muskoka 5/2, Showed a fair level of ability in bumpers and matched that over hurdles. Creditable third at Kempton on chase debut last month but it was pretty laboured stuff returning from 4 months off. Step up in trip may help. Ran well at Kempton (chase debut) recently, while shaping as if this longer trip will suit.
2	5 2nd (5) (28/1 -12%) Gats And Co	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Gats And Co 28/1, Now twelve runs since last win in 2022 and ran poorly after 6 months off at Chepstow (23.6f, good) just over 4 weeks ago, dropping away quickly. Mark continues to tumble but can only be watched. Pulled up in two handicaps since finishing second in a hunter chase in April.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +50%) Laskalin	4 4/1(+50%)	(1) Laskalin 4/1, Useful at his best and, while he didn't get his head in front last term, he returned to form in cheekpieces when runner-up at Taunton (28.4f, soft) in March. However, he turned in a particularly lacklustre display after 7 months off at Ascot recently so no surprise to see headgear back on. Again failed to fire on his reappearance, though that was at Ascot and this looks easier.
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 -9%) Face D'music	3 3/1(-9%)	(4) Face D'music 3/1, Placed on only start in points and off the mark over hurdles here in May. Jumped much better than previously this season when opening his account over fences in 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) last month and should make another bold bid following a 4 lb rise. Only his third run over fences when prevailing narrowly over C&D last month.
5th	2 5th (2) (9/2 -29%) Not Sure	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(2) Not Sure 9/2, Won on 3m Wetherby reappearance last season and far from disgraced from 12 lb out of the handicap when fourth in Welsh National at Chepstow 12 months ago, albeit beaten a distance. Last seen tailed-off second of 3 at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 8 months ago but considered given his record fresh. About 3m perhaps ideal; on a perfectly good mark if returning to something like his best.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (13/2 -136%) Just Loose Change	6.5 13/2(-136%)	(3) Just Loose Change 13/2, Dual winner over hurdles who ran well when making the frame twice last season. Offered little on chase debut but much improved when rallying for success in novices' handicap at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) last month. Failed to land the odds at Catterick since however, so needs to bounce back. Brave winner at Huntingdon but ran a laboured race at Catterick when odds-on.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (125/1 -89%) Pontresina	125 125/1(-89%)	(7) Pontresina 125/1, Hasn't stood much racing since joining this yard from Oliver Sherwood and has been well beaten on both starts since returning from 5 months off (latest over hurdles). Back over the larger obstacles here but tough to enthuse over. An 11yo returning from 411 days away and wasn't looking the force of old when last seen.

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FACE D'MUSIC got up in the shadow of the post over C&D last time out, finishing well clear of the third, and he is taken to go in again despite a 4lb rise in the handicap. Muskoka showed promise on his chasing debut recently and any improvement should bring him into the picture, while Just Loose Change, who was no match for an all-the-way winner at Catterick last month, is also noted.

FACE D'MUSIC boasts a fine record at this track and having jumped much better than previously this season when winning over C&D last month, Katy Price's 5-y-o gets the nod to follow up. Not Sure won on reappearance at Wetherby last year, so he heads up the dangers, with Just Loose Change taken to edge out Muskoka for the third spot.

The well-related MUSKOKA can improve for this longer trip and get off the mark. Face d'Music floored one in form last time.

13:03 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (13/8 +51%) Kotmask	1.625 13/8(+51%)	(4) Kotmask 13/8, A three-time scorer over fences last term who has returned with solid placed efforts behind the upwardly-mobile Martator over the extended 2m trip here last month. Return to this longer trip well within range and he holds claims provided he keeps the errors at bay. Respectable runs here this season on good ground; player on this softer surface.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/2 -27%) Scarface	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(5) Scarface 7/2, Thrived over fences when cheekpieces went on, winning 3 times around 2½m between January and April. Stepped up on opening efforts this term with a creditable second of 9 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f) 3 weeks ago and he's a player from this sort of mark. Enhanced his good record in 2m3f/2m4f handicaps when runner-up at Newbury.
3	6 3rd (6) (10/3 +44%) Prince Quali	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(6) Prince Quali 10/3, Useful French hurdle/chase scorer who ended last term on the up for this yard, landing back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow (2m). Solid return following 8 months off when third at Newbury (16.4f) 3 weeks ago and this reliable sort can go well again back up in trip. Should strip fitter for Newbury three weeks ago and he had form over this far in France.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 -33%) Solo	12 12/1(-33%)	(1) Solo 12/1, A dual 2m4f chase winner in 2022/23 who has been very lightly raced since, off 7 months/given breathing operation prior to finishing well held last of 10 in handicap chase here (23.8f) in November. Drop back in trip in his favour now and better showing anticipated. High in the weights but mustard right-handed and 3m was too far on his reappearance.
5th	7 5th (7) (33/1 +18%) Carbon King	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Carbon King 33/1, Three-time winner over hurdles in Ireland and landed 2 chase victories for this yard last term. Stepped up on reappearance run when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (20f) 4 weeks back but this looks a tough enough ask back over larger obstacles. Hurdling so far this season; capable chaser on his day, especially when the mud is flying.
6th	3 6th (3) (16/1 -60%) Black Gerry	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) Black Gerry 16/1, Won all 4 of his starts (at up to 19.8f) when completing during 2022/23. Found things tougher last term, not figuring in Red Rum at Aintree on final start but this test rates more suitable on seasonal bow (has gone well fresh). Cheekpieces replace blinkers. 5-16 over fences but winless last season and was well beaten in this race.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (13/2 -117%) Galop De Chasse	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(2) Galop De Chasse 13/2, 8-y-o who won his only start of last season at Newbury (19.8f) in November and posted creditable efforts both starts since returning from 12 months off, third of 9 in handicap chase back at that track/trip 22 days ago. Can give his best again from unchanged mark. Two solid runs after a year on the sidelines; can see him stepping up again.

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SCARFACE had Galop De Chasse (third) a length behind when filling the runner-up spot in this grade at Newbury last month, and he should be able to confirm his authority over that rival as they compete on the same terms. Joe Tizzard's seven-year-old is a previous course winner and it would be no surprise to see him go one better. Prince Quali finished third at Newbury last time and may go well, while Kotmask isn't out of it either.

SCARFACE ran his best race since the spring from his reduced mark when runner-up at Newbury 22 days ago and a repeat gives him good claims for the stable that landed this prize 12 months ago. Kotmask and Galop de Chasse are feared most in what is a competitive affair.

After two solid runs here last month, KOTMASK (nap) can improve again now back up in distance on slower ground. Scarface is feared.

13:15 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +40%) Bayrann	3 3/1(+40%)	(1) Bayrann 3/1, Fair hurdler. 28/1, good third of 14 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.6f, soft) 11 days ago. Can remain competitive. Good run at Punchestown last week; good chance of getting into the shake-up here.
2	18 2nd (18) (16/1 -100%) Zoomtime	16 16/1(-100%)	(18) Zoomtime 16/1, 18/1, first run since leaving Ross O'Sullivan when last of 22 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 13 days ago. Beaten a long way in a Cork handicap two weeks ago after 14 months off; hard to assess.
4	13 4th (13) (100/1 -300%) Herja	100 100/1(-300%)	(13) Herja 100/1, Policy Maker filly. Dam, placed in bumpers/lightly-raced hurdler, half-sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler (2m winner) Maid From Milan. Wears tongue strap. Sports a hood and tongue-tie on her debut; best watched.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 -9%) Colonel Nelson	6 6/1(-9%)	(4) Colonel Nelson 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Bit below form eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.5f, good to soft, 4/1) 5 days ago. Failed to stay over 2m3f at Naas on Monday; should fare better here over over this trip.
6th	9 6th (9) (7/1 +30%) Tumuch	7 7/1(+30%)	(9) Tumuch 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Tenth of 19 in novice hurdle (28/1) at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 11 days ago. Not out of this on third-place finish prior to that. Drop back in trip might well suit and looks well capable of getting into the frame.
7th	19 7th (19) (66/1 +0%) Gold Fever	66 66/1(+0%)	(19) Gold Fever 66/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, first run since leaving Noel Meade when last of 10 in novice hurdle at this course (15.9f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 22 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. RESERVE. First reserve; last of ten on his stable bow in a C&D maiden hurdle last month; hood tried.
8th	14 8th (14) (100/1 +20%) I'm Flattered	100 100/1(+20%)	(14) I'm Flattered 100/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Sixth of 7 in maiden (100/1) at this course (16.4f, good) 72 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Well beaten in a Naas bumper and a trio of Flat maidens; hard to make a case for.
9th	7 9th (7) (150/1 -20%) Monslatt	150 150/1(-20%)	(7) Monslatt 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy, 150/1), pulled up before 2 out. Off 10 months. Showed little or nothing in three maiden hurdles last season; makes no appeal.
10th	2 10th (2) (150/1 -20%) Ben Purple	150 150/1(-20%)	(2) Ben Purple 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Last of 10 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, good to soft, 125/1) on hurdles bow 44 days ago. Failed to beat a rival home on hurdling debut at Clonmel last month; makes no appeal.
11th	16 11th (16) (66/1 -313%) Midnight Fairy	66 66/1(-313%)	(16) Midnight Fairy 66/1, Soldier of Fortune mare. Dam (h109) 2½m hurdle winner. One of two for the stable here and likely to improve for whatever she does today.
12th	6 12th (6) (125/1 -89%) Dunany Point	125 125/1(-89%)	(6) Dunany Point 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft, 125/1) 18 days ago. Soundly beaten in a pair of maiden hurdles; needs this for a handicap mark.
13th	10 13th (10) (200/1 -60%) Zentopia	200 200/1(-60%)	(10) Zentopia 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, fourteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.2f, heavy) 25 days ago. Very modest Flat performer and the same so far over hurdles; makes no appeal.
14th	11 14th (11) (200/1 -60%) A Family Affair	200 200/1(-60%)	(11) A Family Affair 200/1, Eleventh of 20 in novice hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft, 250/1) 13 days ago. Beaten a mile in two maiden hurdles and impossible to give a chance to.
16th	17 16th (17) (200/1 -60%) Somerset Hill	200 200/1(-60%)	(17) Somerset Hill 200/1, First run since leaving P. M. J. Doyle when eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Limerick (16f, soft) 32 days ago. One fair run for Pat Doyle; jumped poorly at Limerick on stable debut; makes little appeal.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (13/2 +35%) Cutthewire	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(5) Cutthewire 13/2, Sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft, 14/1) 49 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Tongue-tie tried here in a more winnable contest and well worth a market check.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (80/1 -142%) Moonis	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Moonis 80/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making jumps debut. 11/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f), folding tamely. Off 21 months. First run for yard after leaving Gary Moore. Showed some ability on the Flat in Britain at up to 1m6f; best watched on hurdles debut.

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MAGIC DAY ran reasonably well last month and contests a winnable race. A sister to the Cheltenham Festival-placed Magic Daze and a runner-up on her point-to-point debut, that recent Navan form is largely unexciting but she nonetheless finished ahead of plenty rivals and today's ground conditions suit. Debut points winner Tumuch disappointed in a bumper last March before returning with a useful third-placed effort in November. However, he again disappointed when fading tamely, albeit in a smart race, at Punchestown just 11 days ago, so has something to prove. The consistent, 106-rated Bayrann ran well in both a useful course maiden in November and at Punchestown more recently, but is held by Tumuch on November form.

MAGIC DAY'S debut fourth in a big-field novice at Navan a month go was a positive start and with this race lacking strength in depth, she's the one to beat. Tumuch is a danger if bouncing back from a lesser effort last time, while Bayrann can remain competitive.

They will all have to go some to beat MAGIC DAY who created a very nice impression on her Navan debut and might not need to improve

13:20 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (13/2 +7%) Sunnyvilla	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(8) Sunnyvilla 13/2, Notched third success over fences for Donal Hassett in Ireland when landing a Cork handicap in April. Decent third at Limerick 18 days later and should win races for this new yard, albeit he'll need to be at the top of his game back from an 8-month absence in order to take this. Three chase wins in Ireland and reappears with new yard among the winners.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/2 +8%) Cerendipity	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(4) Cerendipity 11/2, Crucially produced a better round of jumping when running out an authoritative winner on final start of last season at Bangor. Shaped as if needing his Wetherby return in October and worth noting he's won second time out for each of the last 2 seasons. Of interest judged on his win at Bangor in April and the form of his stable is a positive.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/2 +38%) Xcitations	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(2) Xcitations 15/2, It's been a struggle since his latest success at Sandown last November but he boasts a healthy strike rate over fences (5-19) and is now 8 lb below that winning mark. Dangerous to discount with last month's C&D reappearance spin under his belt. Well beaten on reappearance here but has a good record on his second start of the season.
4	7 4th (7) (10/3 -48%) Intimate	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(7) Intimate 10/3, Took form to a new level over hurdles when successful at Hereford on final run of last season. Good start in this sphere when chasing home a race-fit rival on his reappearance at Sandown (15.4f, good to soft) and he should make a bold bid to go one better here. Runner-up on chase debut a fortnight ago and there's room for improvement in his jumping.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/1 -13%) Royal Mer	9 9/1(-13%)	(5) Royal Mer 9/1, Notched 5 handicap wins during first campaign over fences in 2023/24, completing a hat-trick in good style at Wincanton in April. However, he ended that campaign on a downer (pulled up at Ayr) and he hasn't shown much in 2 starts so far this season. A return to form is needed but he's set to be back on testing ground, which could help.
6th	3 6th (3) (13/2 +41%) Red Rookie	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(3) Red Rookie 13/2, Winless last season but performed with credit on final 2 starts of that campaign, making the frame in 3m handicap chases at Uttoxeter. Drop back in trip no bad thing (all 5 career wins in various race-types gained at around 2m) and he's lurking on a potentially handy mark. He's not as good as he was but returns with his trainer in good form; not discounted.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (4/1 +0%) Netywell	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Netywell 4/1, Consistent type who registered the first leg of a hat-trick last winter when landing this race by a wide-margin 12 months ago. Looked rusty back over this C&D on his seasonal reappearance and, with the cobwebs now blown away, he has to enter calculations. Won three in a row last winter and could improve for last month's reappearance third here.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (12/1 -9%) Findthetime	12 12/1(-9%)	(6) Findthetime 12/1, Landed a pair of small-field handicaps last winter for Nicky Richards and got back on track for his current yard when second of 6 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, good) in June. However, he was safely held back from a break last month and others make more appeal on this occasion. Won twice last season (1m7f/2m) and could benefit from this drop back in trip; a possible.

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INTIMATE made a promising start to his chasing career when finishing runner-up behind a useful type on his seasonal reappearance at Sandown recently and, nudged up 1lb, he gets the vote to land the spoils with that run under his belt. The largely consistent Netywell finished just over eight lengths behind a subsequent winner when third over this track and trip last month, and he must enter calculations eased 1lb. Sunnyvilla is also respected.

INTIMATE made a promising start over fences when finding only Mount Tempest too good at Sandown and, with the likelihood of better to come from this 6-y-o, he looks the way to go. Next on the list is Cerendipity, who is bidding to win second time out for the third consecutive season, while last year's winner Netywell and Xcitations also warrant consideration.

The lightly raced 6yo INTIMATE was a promising second on his chase debut at Sandown a fortnight ago and can go one better.

13:30 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:38 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/2 +50%) Lady Balko	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(2) Lady Balko 5/2, Progressive hurdler last season and, having shaped as though in need of the run on return/chase debut at Bangor, she hasn't looked back since, making all in pair of 25.7f Plumpton handicaps. Gone up a total of 16 lb for that brace but she remains open to improvement in this sphere. Has twice made all over this trip at Plumpton this month; commands respect in current mood.
2	12 2nd (12) (16/1 -45%) Lagonda	16 16/1(-45%)	(12) Lagonda 16/1, Point/hurdles winner who ended last season badly out of form but mark has dipped as a result and she fared better when third a 5-runner handicap chase on recent reappearance at Ludlow (23.8f, soft). Place possibilities. Shaped well on recent seasonal debut and remains on a career-low mark; dangerous.
3	3 3rd (3) (20/1 -43%) My Silver Lining	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) My Silver Lining 20/1, Relished the stamina test when bagging fourth win over fences in the Classic Chase at Warwick (29.3f, soft) in January. Followed that with a couple of very creditable efforts in defeat and, though pulled up both starts since returning to action in October, she will be a danger to all if on-song. Well handicapped on her heroics in valuable marathons last season but in poor form lately.
4	5 4th (5) (11/4 +31%) Regatta De Blanc	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(5) Regatta De Blanc 11/4, Unbeaten in 4 points and winner of 2 of 3 starts in hunter chases, scoring by a wide margin at Cheltenham in May. Showed benefit of hurdles reappearance spin for new yard in October when chasing home a progressive type in a handicap chase at Ascot (23.8f, good) and she remains with potential. Former pointer/hunter chaser; placed on both starts for Paul Nicholls; not yet exposed.
5th	13 5th (13) (20/1 -43%) Jessie Lightfoot	20 20/1(-43%)	(13) Jessie Lightfoot 20/1, Revitalised by a return to Henry Oliver during the spring, scoring over fences at Taunton and Southwell before a good third of 18 in 25f Cheltenham handicap back from a break in October. Creditable second to Lady Balko at Plumpton since but she will do well to turn the tables on that rival here. 2lb wrong today but comes here after two good efforts and has a fighting chance.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (7/2 +50%) Moonlit Potter	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(8) Moonlit Potter 7/2, Encouragement when making the frame in bumper and built on hurdling debut when winning a Lingfield mares' maiden in February. Highly encouraging first attempt over fences at Huntingdon (23.6f, soft) where she was beaten a whisker and she looks sure to progress and win races in this sphere. Went very close on last month's seasonal/chase/handicap debut and remains unexposed.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (11/2 +31%) Harrys Hope	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(10) Harrys Hope 11/2, Irish point winner who has left her hurdles exploits well behind since tackling fences, winning her first 3 starts in this sphere prior to going close in bid for the four-timer over this C&D. 4 lb rise for that near miss fair enough and she's high on the shortlist. Began chase career with three wins in October and went close over C&D last month.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (22/1 -57%) Lilting Verse	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Lilting Verse 22/1, Listed bumper winner who opened her account over hurdles at Ludlow last November. Made it second time lucky in this sphere when narrowly landing a Huntingdon handicap (23.6f, soft) but she disconcertingly ran out at Doncaster next time. Rallied well for narrow win last month but pulled up after becoming unsteerable last time.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (22/1 -10%) Ah Whisht	22 22/1(-10%)	(11) Ah Whisht 22/1, Point recruit who was first and second in novice hurdles in early 2023. Failed to fire in handicap hurdles last season and, having had wind surgery, she fell on her chase debut/reappearance last month. Others preferred. Still unexposed but struggled in handicap hurdles last season and fell on chase debut.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (25/1 -257%) Sacre Coeur	25 25/1(-257%)	(1) Sacre Coeur 25/1, Three-time handicap chase winner last season and back to best when making all at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft) in November. Went down all guns blazing at Kempton a week later but she's yet to strike off a mark this high and locks horns with several promising types here. Trailblazing front-runner who won by wide-margin at Plumpton last month.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (50/1 -355%) Glimpse Of Gala	50 50/1(-355%)	(6) Glimpse Of Gala 50/1, Dual hurdles winner who made a promising start over fences when runner-up at Worcester in October 2023. Again found just one too good in this season's renewal of the same mares' novice chase but subsequent Fontwell display left much to be desired. Blinkers applied. Well beaten in Fontwell marathon last month; needs headgear switch to perk her up here.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (66/1 -313%) La Domaniale	66 66/1(-313%)	(4) La Domaniale 66/1, A four-time winner over fences who put in a good shift on her second run since returning from a break when runner-up at Stratford (19.5f, good) in August. Below par all 3 subsequent starts, though, and she's probably worth taking on, for all that the handicapper has given her a chance. On a good mark now but seems best over 2m4f on genuine good ground.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (100/1 -300%) Tune The Chello	100 100/1(-300%)	(9) Tune The Chello 100/1, Multiple winner for Henry de Bromhead but put in her place when beaten in a match on second run for Donald McCain during 2022/23 campaign. No show following 21 months off on debut for this yard at Huntingdon last month (well behind Moonlit Potter) and she's hard to warm to. Well treated on old form but was well beaten on stable debut, after a long absence.

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This can go the way of the unexposed MOONLIT POTTER, who could not have done much more when a nose second on her chasing debut at Huntingdon last month. Henry Daly's charge can gain compensation on the slight step up in trip, with the hat-trick-seeking Lady Balko looking best placed to chase her home. Not outside the first two in her last three starts, Sacre Coeur is entitled to be thereabouts, as well as Jessie Lightfoot and Regatta De Blanc.

Several appeaing types to choose from with REGATTA DE BLANC marginally preferred to Harrys Hope, Lady Balko and Moonlit Potter. The selection bumped into a progressive one at Ascot on her first run in open company over fences and there should be more to come from this lightly-raced 6-y-o. My Silver Lining needs to get back on track but she will be a danger to all if able to do so.

Former pointer REGATTA DE BLANC (nap) was a good second at Ascot on her second start for Paul Nicholls and still has potential.

13:38 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Ascot Conditions Chase (Class 2) 21f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/2 +13%) Jungle Boogie	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(2) Jungle Boogie 7/2, Won bumper, hurdle and chase on first 3 starts for Willie Mullins. Lost unbeaten record in Cork Grade 2 on return from long absence but quickly back to winning ways when stepped up to 23f at Tramore (Grade 3) on New Year's Day. Cracking sixth in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham 2 months later. Didn't appear to stay when sixth in last season's Gold Cup; very lightly raced class act.
2	1 2nd (1) (17/2 -89%) Fil Dor	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(1) Fil Dor 17/2, Very smart chaser who changed hands for €620,000 after finishing second in the Grade 2 Hilly Way Chase a year ago. Hasn't matched that form since, winning a "match" as he was entitled to at Thurles 3 weeks ago. Hard to know the level he's capable of at present. Clear claims, for all that it's not ideal him having to concede 3lb to two of his rivals.
3	4 3rd (4) (2/1 +27%) James Du Berlais	2 2/1(+27%)	(4) James Du Berlais 2/1, Consistent sort but he's been winless in this sphere since his debut in January 2023. Excellent second under a big weight in Topham at Aintree in April prior to a race jumping lapse at Punchestown. Should be in the mix. Only 1-11 over fences but has notable form in defeat; every chance on all the figures.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (11/8 +21%) Iroko	1.375 11/8(+21%)	(3) Iroko 11/8, Thrived over hurdles in 2022/23 and was an easy winner of a novice on his seasonal/chase debut last year. Took his form up another notch on third start over fences when 4 lengths second of 6 to Inothewayurthinkin in Grade 1 Mildmay at Aintree in April and shaped very well on Haydock reappearance. Second in a 3m1f Grade 1 as a novice; made excellent return over this trip at Haydock.

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JAMES DU BERLAIS has competed in hot handicaps on each of his last five starts, including when second in the Topham in April. If he can bring that level of form to the table, then the eight-year-old ought to go close. Iroko was not disgraced in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival in March and merits respect after filling second at Haydock on his seasonal return last time. Fil Dor can beat Jungle Boogie home for third.

A tightly knit and high-quality minor race in which a case of sorts can be made for each of the quartet. Preference though, is for IROKO, who could hardly have shaped better when second on Haydock reappearance and he could end up in the very top company this season. Jungle Boogie is perhaps the pick of the Irish opposition.

A tight race in which cases can be made for all four. JAMES DU BERLAIS might be ideally suited by this intermediate trip.

13:50 Ascot Conditions Chase (Class 2) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +25%) Cottesloe Sunshine	3 3/1(+25%)	(6) Cottesloe Sunshine 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Limerick in November. 15/2, good 4 lengths third of 10 in listed hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 11 days ago. Player. Maiden hurdle win before Listed 3rd last week and worth another crack at this level.
2	4 2nd (4) (18/1 -13%) Beauforts Storm	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Beauforts Storm 18/1, Fair hurdler. Easily landed the odds in 9-runner novice hurdle at this course (16.2f, good) 23 days ago. This demands a lot more though. Off the mark with a maiden hurdle success here last month when obtaining an easy lead.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 -25%) Dream On Baby	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Dream On Baby 10/1, Much improved on her hurdling 3debut when bagging 23f maiden at Thurles last month. Yard in good form. Should progress further. Possibilities. Left bumper form behind with wide margin 2m7f win; more required and drops in trip.
4	3 4th (3) (15/2 +38%) Amanha	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(3) Amanha 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Roscommon in August. Good 4¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Sansrisk in Gr 3 hurdle (14/1) at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft) 50 days ago, running on. In the picture. Behind Sansrisk and Royal Hollow last month; made errors and claims if cutting those out.
5th	11 5th (11) (16/1 +52%) Love At Sea	16 16/1(+52%)	(11) Love At Sea 16/1, Modest hurdler. Creditable third of 11 in bumper (12/1) at Down Royal (16.9f, good) 113 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving P. M. Hurley. Difficult ask. Point winner; won Sligo bumper in August before Down Royal bumper 3rd; more required here.
6th	10 6th (10) (40/1 -60%) Folly Beach	40 40/1(-60%)	(10) Folly Beach 40/1, Fair hurdler. Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Fairyhouse (23.5f, good) 39 days ago. Significantly down in trip. 0-6 over hurdles and hasn't been a threat since switching to handicaps from a mark of 109.
7th	2 7th (2) (5/2 +50%) Royal Hollow	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(2) Royal Hollow 5/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 2 wins from 6 runs this season. 14 lengths fourth of 7 to Bleu De Vassy in For Auction Novices' Hurdle at Navan (16.2f, good to soft, 14/1) 35 days ago. Enters calculations. Good run behind Sansrisk last month (7lb better off now); major claims if bouncing back.
8th	8 8th (8) (22/1 -10%) Eve's Hope	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Eve's Hope 22/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 20/1, career best when winning 14-runner novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 18 days ago, travelling strongly. Needs another step forward in this grade however. Career best when causing 20-1 upset in Clonmel maiden hurdle but others achieved much more.
9th	1 9th (1) (5/1 +0%) Sansrisk	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Sansrisk 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 3 wins from 5 runs this season. 15 lengths seventh of 9 to Listentoyourheart in listed hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft, 7/2) 21 days ago. No forlorn hope. Progressed nicely this year; didn't give her running at Newbury latest; gives weight away.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (100/1 -203%) Chautuaqua	100 100/1(-203%)	(5) Chautuaqua 100/1, Fair hurdler. Below form third of 14 in novice hurdle (2/1) at Listowel (16f, soft). Off 15 months. Rejoined yard after leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce. Promise for this yard in 2023 but career best required here and she's been off 460 days.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (11/2 +39%) Femme Magnifique	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(9) Femme Magnifique 11/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 11/1, bad mistake 4 out when pulled up in listed hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 11 days ago. Trainer going well. Should be thereabouts. Won the bumper on this card last year; maiden hurdle winner since but out of form lately.

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ROYAL HOLLOW has been running well in Graded races recently and might turn around Down Royal November placings with Sansrisk and win. Thoroughly consistent, the selection is ideally suited by good ground and while closely matched with Sansrisk on two previous meetings, is 7lb better off today than when beaten over three lengths by that rival last month. Sansrisk was well held at Newbury most recently but is herself generally consistent. The well-bred Dream On Baby caused an upset when scooting clear to score over course-and-distance last month and while she faces battle-hardened rivals, is open to vast improvement being a four-year-old. Cottesloe Sunshine has good recent form and should be competitive, while C&D winner Beauforts Storm steps up in grade.

COTTESLOE SUNSHINE holds the edge on the form of her good Punchestown third last time so looks the way to go. Femme Magnifique didn't enjoy the rub of the green when pulled up in that contest and could emerge as the main danger with Dream On Baby, Amanha and Royal Hollow all worthy of consideration too.

It may be worth taking a chance on AMANHA who may have finished closer with some better jumping last time out and she's unexposed

13:55 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/1 -33%) Egbert	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Egbert 16/1, A dual chase winner at up to 3m last season who was pulled up in Scottish Grand National at Ayr (31.8f, good to soft) in April and reappearance run in refitted visor at Exeter (24.2f) 6 weeks ago was a disappointing effort. Needs to leavethat well behind. Tailed off on reappearance but won twice during novice campaign and he retains potential.
2	9 2nd (9) (4/1 +43%) Jacks Parrot	4 4/1(+43%)	(9) Jacks Parrot 4/1, Has improved since joining this yard, winning at Uttoxeter and Perth in April. Went without usual tongue tie (refitted here) and shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off when seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f) 20 days ago and he could yet get back on the up. Won two in a row in April; well beaten on reappearance but the tongue-tie returns today.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/3 -11%) Famous Bridge	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(1) Famous Bridge 10/3, Dual C&D winner last season, including this race from a 2 lb lower mark. Ran well when fourth in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham in March and returned to action with a sound second behind a course specialist at Kelso (26.2f) 56 days ago. Fancied to play a lead role again. Won this 12 months ago; now just 2lb higher and he was a good second on his reappearance.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 +0%) Credo	7 7/1(+0%)	(6) Credo 7/1, Has done his winning in small field and returned to action with a good third at Wincanton (26.7f) in October. Rare below-par display when fourth of 9 in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago and she's a likely candidate to bounce back (third in this race 12 months ago). 8lb lower than when third in this last year but suffered heavy defeat over C&D last time.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 +14%) Percussion	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Percussion 12/1, On a lengthy losing run but he ran right up to form when second from out of the weights in the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in June. Not at best when finishing midfield in last month's Grand Sefton over the National fences 6 weeks ago. First-time visor may put an extra edge on him. Good second at Uttoxeter on penultimate start but he's been frustrating to follow.
6th	8 6th (8) (40/1 -21%) Diol Ker	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Diol Ker 40/1, A useful chaser for Gordon Elliott but well held all 3 starts in veterans' company upon joining present connections this autumn. Mark is tumbling all the time if refitting of cheekpieces has positive effect here. Mark continues to fall but he's been pulled up/tailed off on his three starts this autumn.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (7/2 +30%) East Street	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(7) East Street 7/2, Pulled up on first outing for current yard, but hasn't looked back since visor went on, winning handicap chase contests at Wetherby/Leicester and completed hat-trick in handicap hurdle here (24.2f) 17 days ago. Well worthy fo respect back over fences with his rider taking off a handy 7 lb. Has shot up the weights but arrives on four-timer and is clearly thriving for his new yard.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (7/1 +22%) Regal Blue	7 7/1(+22%)	(3) Regal Blue 7/1, Course winner who is a strong stayer when in the mood and he doubled his chase tally at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) in March. Disappointing return to action when pulled up at Bangor 38 days ago but a return to forcing tactics may see him in a better light here. Promising stayer on testing ground last season and he may have needed his reappearance run.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (10/1 -82%) Frenchy Du Large	10 10/1(-82%)	(2) Frenchy Du Large 10/1, Dual 2½m chase winner earlier in his career who ended 2023 with good placed efforts over C&D/Market Rasen. Off 19 months, shaped as if retaining all his ability when second of 7 in handicap chase at Ludlow (25.6f) 17 days ago, despite hanging badly right. Claims with cheekpieces refitted. Returned from long absence with good 2nd at Ludlow; yard excelling in big Saturday races.

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East Street has notched up three wins from four starts for this stable and he is of interest back at the scene of his latest victory, however a career-high mark does pose a question of James Owen's eight-year-old. With that in mind, a chance is taken on FRENCHY DU LARGE. Venetia Williams' charge was the subject of market support when only finding one rival too good on his return from an absence at Ludlow earlier this month. That effort should have teed him up nicely for a tilt at this and, off 3lb higher, he looks the one to be with. Jacks Parrot and Famous Bridge are a couple of others to consider.

EAST STREET hasn't looked back since the visor went on, winning twice over fences prior to completing the hat-trick over hurdles here 17 days ago. He could well be up to going in again returned to larger obstacles with his rider able to take off his very handy 7 lb claim. Last year's winner Famous Bridge resumed with a good second behind a course specialist at Kelso and he's feared. Credo and Regal Blue are others capable of playing their part.

Last year's winner FAMOUS BRIDGE (nap) is just 2lb higher this time and earns the vote on the back of his promising second at Kelso.

14:05 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:13 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/8 +8%) Nemean Lion	1.375 11/8(+8%)	(1) Nemean Lion 11/8, Course winner who landed the second Grade 2 success of his career in Kingwell at Wincanton in February. Found Grade 1s at Cheltenham and Aintree too much in the spring but encouraging return after 8 months off when second (behind dominant winner) at Sandown two weeks ago. Major player here. Grade 2 winner last season and ran well in defeat when back in action this month.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +43%) Lemoncello	4 4/1(+43%)	(4) Lemoncello 4/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles/fences in France in 2023. Off over a year prior to laboured effort at Bangor on British debut, but back on track on second start when fourth at Doncaster (16.5f) a week ago. Back up in trip today and trainer usually does well with this type, particularly over fences. Pulled up on British debut but last week's Doncaster fourth was much more encouraging.
3	6 3rd (6) (33/1 -65%) Maasai Mara	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Maasai Mara 33/1, Fairly useful on Flat and readily got off the mark over hurdles at Catterick (2m, soft) in February. Has ran well at this track (second under a penalty last April) but refused at Sandown on latest hurdle start, missed break and awkward head carriage on Flat last time. Talented but temperamental. Useful Flat racer; took quite well to hurdling last season but refused to race in spring.
4	3 4th (3) (11/8 +45%) Below The Radar	1.375 11/8(+45%)	(3) Below The Radar 11/8, Still raw when 2-2 in novice hurdles (one at this track). Shaped better than beaten distance (14.5l) when fourth of 7 at Uttoxeter (23.3f) on handicap debut 27 days ago. Appeared to need the run that day, but connections quick to go back down in trip. Much better expected on this occasion. 2-2 as novice hurdler last term; finished weakly on handicap debut but remains of interest.

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NEMEAN LION finished second in this grade at Sandown earlier in the month and can take full advantage of his 2lb lower mark in this company. Below The Radar wasn't able to justify favouritism on his seasonal return at Uttoxeter last month but the son of Getaway could take a step forward here, while Lemoncello heads the remainder after his Doncaster fourth.

This is a good opportunity for NEMEAN LION to regain the winning thread on his way to bigger targets later in the season. Below The Radar showed plenty of ability in novice hurdles and shaped with more promise than the bare result on comeback, so he is considered the main danger in receipt of two stone from Nemean Lion.

Preference is for the class act in the line-up, NEMEAN LION, who has been dropped 2lb since his very respectable second at Sandown.

14:13 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/1 +10%) Crambo	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Crambo 9/1, Took this contest 12 months ago but he failed to fire in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham and Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree subsequently. Has twice won off a break before though so needs considering on his seasonal return. Flopped at the spring festivals but he won this 12 months ago and he goes well fresh.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/1 +22%) Hiddenvalley Lake	7 7/1(+22%)	(5) Hiddenvalley Lake 7/1, Lightly-raced Irish hurdler who was much improved last term, landing Grade 2 at Navan before an excellent third of 10 to Strong Leader in Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree in April. Sort to go on again this season. Likely player. Held by Strong Leader on Aintree form and lacking a run this season can't be ideal.
3	1 3rd (1) (16/1 +52%) Beauport	16 16/1(+52%)	(1) Beauport 16/1, A smart chaser on his day and he resumed with an easy success in 10-runner handicap chase here (29.4f) 28 days ago. This is his first run over hurdles since 2022 but he can't be discounted. Inconsistent staying chaser but very smart on his day; first hurdle run since April 2022.
4	8 4th (8) (9/2 +0%) The Wallpark	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(8) The Wallpark 9/2, Progressive Irish hurdler completed his four-timer in 12-runner handicap at Cheltenham (24f) in October, This is much tougher but he has more to offer so needs considering. Has never contested a Graded race but he's earned the right after winning his last four.
5th	10 5th (10) (12/1 -9%) Kateira	12 12/1(-9%)	(10) Kateira 12/1, Signed off for last season with success in valuable 20f handicap hurdle at Aintree and comes here on the back of a ready victory in Listed event at Kempton (2m5f) 26 days ago. Shortlisted. Has to bridge a class-gap here but could be progressive enough to do so.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 -9%) Blueking D'oroux	12 12/1(-9%)	(2) Blueking D'oroux 12/1, Smart hurdler who returned with a good second of 5 in Howden Ascot Hurdle here (19.3f) 28 days ago. Effective over this longer trip. Possibilities. Classy hurdler; didn't appear to stay 3m in this last year but he's now a year older.
7th	9 7th (9) (40/1 -21%) Eagle Fang	40 40/1(-21%)	(9) Eagle Fang 40/1, Smart winning hurdler comes here on the back of an improved third of 8 in Grade 2 Lismullen Hurdle at Navan (20.2f) 35 days ago. No forlorn hope now his stamina is drawn out further. Has done well these past 12 months; perhaps flattered over 2m4f latest; stamina to prove.
8th	3 8th (3) (33/1 +34%) Botox Has	33 33/1(+34%)	(3) Botox Has 33/1, Smart hurdler bagged the Rendlesham Hurdle at Haydock in February. Not disgraced on his return when a fading tenth in 3m handicap at Cheltenham in October. Not dismissed. Arrived in better form 12 months ago and yet could finish only sixth behind Crambo.
9th	6 9th (6) (12/1 -100%) Shoot First	12 12/1(-100%)	(6) Shoot First 12/1, A very useful hurdler who reappeared with a career-best win in 15-runner handicap at Haydock (24.3f, heavy) 28 days ago. This demands another step forward though. Won a 3m handicap at Haydock last time in the style of a stayer going places.
10th	7 10th (7) (11/8 +31%) Strong Leader	1.375 11/8(+31%)	(7) Strong Leader 11/8, Much improved since sent over staying trips, bagging Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree in the spring and returning with a smooth success in 4-runner Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury 22 days ago. Big shout. Very useful at 2m but proving better at 3m and already has Grade 1 honours.

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STRONG LEADER followed up his Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle success with a cosy win in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury last month and could again be hard to beat. However, The Wallpark is progressive and looks a serious player as he bids to round out a five-timer. Last year's winner Crambo is unbeaten at this venue and cannot be ruled out, while the Haydock scorer Shoot First is still developing as a stayer and is another to note.

STRONG LEADER hasn't looked back since sent over staying trips and with his yard well among the winners too he rates a confident choice to bag a second Grade 1 here. Irish-raiders Hiddenvalley Lake and The Wallpark both arrive on the up and can ensure Olly Murphy's high-class 7-y-o doesn't have things all his own way though, with last year's victor Crambo also in the picture.

He was good at shorter, but STRONG LEADER has proved a revelation since upped to 3m and he's the best of the British in this division.

14:25 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	14 1st (14) (6/1 -20%) Jeaniemacaroney	6 6/1(-20%)	(14) Jeaniemacaroney 6/1, Winner in hurdle at Roscommon in July. 9/4, very good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 32 days ago. Shortlist material. Done in the last stride in a mares handicap at Limerick last time; good 7lb claimer up.
2	4 2nd (4) (8/1 -33%) Wee Charlie	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) Wee Charlie 8/1, Won twice at Galway this autumn. Another good run there when second of 14 in handicap hurdle (16f, heavy) 55 days ago. Considered. Up 25lb for last three efforts but will appreciate the ground and very much respected.
3	8 3rd (8) (14/1 +65%) Dark Note	14 14/1(+65%)	(8) Dark Note 14/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Dundalk (12f) 24 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Visor on for 1st time in this code. Poor on last hurdle run. Well beaten on his last two starts over hurdles before a nondescript effort at Dundalk.
4	9 4th (9) (12/1 +52%) Walhaan	12 12/1(+52%)	(9) Walhaan 12/1, 9/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 15 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Fairly useful hurdler, below form on last hurdle run. Probably high enough in the Flat handicap now and reverts to hurdles; capable of a big run.
5th	16 5th (16) (18/1 -29%) Miss Gherkin	18 18/1(-29%)	(16) Miss Gherkin 18/1, 35¼ lengths last of 5 to Quilixios in Poplar Square Chase at Naas (16f, good to soft, 125/1) 41 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Well beaten off this mark at Killarney in August on her last run over hurdles.
6th	7 6th (7) (13/2 +35%) Rebel Gold	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(7) Rebel Gold 13/2, Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap chase (13/2) at Fairyhouse (17f, good) 21 days ago, doing too much too soon. Switches from chase to hurdles. Ran well when second off 116 at Cork last month; ran okay in a Listed handicap chase since.
7th	3 7th (3) (15/2 +25%) Run For Harry	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(3) Run For Harry 15/2, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Downpatrick in June. Creditable fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good, 16/1) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Came back well from a break with good efforts in defeat at Gowran and Fairyhouse; claims.
8th	12 8th (12) (33/1 +0%) Wajaaha	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Wajaaha 33/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 10 days ago, missing break. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Below form on last hurdle run. Form has gone a little of late over hurdles and on the Flat; others more likely here.
9th	15 9th (15) (9/1 +64%) My Gaffer	9 9/1(+64%)	(15) My Gaffer 9/1, Eleventh of 17 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft, 100/1). Off 7 months. Well beaten at the Punchestown festival; others preferred after more than seven months off.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (5/1 +33%) If You Let Me	5 5/1(+33%)	(5) If You Let Me 5/1, 6/1, good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.8f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Likely to go well again. Fell just short once again on his handicap debut at Punchestown last month; contender.
11	11 \|F\| (11) (33/1 +34%) Semblance Of Order	33 33/1(+34%)	(11) Semblance Of Order 33/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 8f on flat. Eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Tipperary (16.2f, good to soft) 76 days ago, going in snatches. Well beaten on his handicap debut at Tipperary in October; best watched for now.
19	19 \|F\| (19) (40/1 -100%) Monroes Hollow	40 40/1(-100%)	(19) Monroes Hollow 40/1, Respectable seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (21.7f, good to soft, 200/1) 27 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Potential improver. RESERVE. First reserve; has shown ability in a trio of maiden hurdles but not well treated.
10	10 \|U\| (10) (20/1 +20%) Irish Blaze	20 20/1(+20%)	(10) Irish Blaze 20/1, Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Cartmel (21.2f, good to soft, 12/1) 174 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back down in trip. 13lb lower over hurdles and unexposed in this sphere; might need it after six months off.
10th	1 10th (1) (50/1 -52%) Little Mixup	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) Little Mixup 50/1, C&D winner. 80/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good) 20 days ago, pulled up before fifth. Could not be supported with any confidence after his two most recent efforts.
11th	2 11th (2) (50/1 -150%) Implicit	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Implicit 50/1, Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in April. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Genuine excuses for two of her last three starts; best watched on debut for Sam Curling.
12th	18 12th (18) (15/2 -114%) Unklipped	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(18) Unklipped 15/2, Career best when winning 13-runner C&D handicap (good to soft, 13/2) 22 days ago, cruising clear. A 10 lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing if in similar form. Up 10lb for last run but well worth a try in a higher grade and could well play a hand.
13th	13 13th (13) (11/1 +21%) Answering	11 11/1(+21%)	(13) Answering 11/1, C&D maiden winner in March. Good fourth in Naas handicap in April. Only midfield in 2 handicaps in May but fairly treated if back to his best after a break. Not one to discount although might well need the run after a seven month absence.
14th	17 14th (17) (50/1 -52%) Timourid	50 50/1(-52%)	(17) Timourid 50/1, Below form sixth of 13 in claimer at Dundalk (8f, 3/1) 38 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle run. Well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

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IF YOU LET ME has obvious claims in a big-field handicap, having run well in a similar race at Punchestown last month. A point-to-point winner, he has also shown useful ability on the Flat, over hurdles and over fences, and being suited by good ground, he should again compete from his rating. Galway regular Wee Charlie was touched off on his most recent run in October and while raised 3lb since, today's rider claims 5lb and he can also get competitive. Four-year-old Jeaniemacaroney is another with solid recent form, while Unklipped steps up in grade having won here last month. Top-weight Little Mixup has lost confidence recently but is a previous C&D winner.

JEANIEMACARONEY is taken to gain compensation for last month's Limerick near miss. Last month's easy C&D scorer Unklipped heads the many dangers along with Wee Charlie and If You Let Me.

It might pay to side with UNKLIPPED, who was progressing before bolting up over C&D last time and may have more to offer

14:30 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 +58%) Milldam	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(1) Milldam 5/2, Let down by his jumping when a below-par fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) on his recent return. Scored three times last term however so no surprise to see him bounce back. Three wins from final four starts last season and may have needed recent reappearance run.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/2 +36%) Bertie's Ballet	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) Bertie's Ballet 9/2, C&D winner but he was let down by his jumping when only sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) 20 days ago. Handily weighted if back on his A-game. Hasn't been at best this season but won heavy-ground C&D maiden last term; not written off.
3	4 3rd (4) (16/1 -146%) Admiralty House	16 16/1(-146%)	(4) Admiralty House 16/1, Lightly-raced winner who resumed with a good second at Wincanton in October. On the retreat when unseated rider last in handicap at Doncaster following month but this free-goer is the sort to get back on track. Headstrong 5yo who has been running well since returning from a long absence; chance.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/1 +39%) Bashful	11 11/1(+39%)	(8) Bashful 11/1, Won a pair of handicap hurdles at Musselburgh back in February but struggled on the Flat in the summer and has fared no better back hurdling of late. Others appeal more. Won twice in a row at Musselburgh in February but merely mid-division the last twice.
6th	7 6th (7) (20/1 -100%) Coventry	20 20/1(-100%)	(7) Coventry 20/1, It's now 18 runs since his last win in 2021 but he posted a very good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 65 days ago. Needs considering off the same mark. Had been looking regressive but was a fair second at Carlisle on his second stable start.
7th	6 7th (6) (18/1 -300%) Lune De La Mer	18 18/1(-300%)	(6) Lune De La Mer 18/1, A fairly useful bumper scorer who overcame inexperience to make a winning hurdling debut in 2m4f Aintree maiden in May, 2023. Absent since but appeals as capable of a fair better now going handicapping. Interesting for his in-form yard. Absent since h'dle debut win in May 2023 but interesting to see how he goes in the betting.
8th	2 8th (2) (14/1 +36%) Rewired	14 14/1(+36%)	(2) Rewired 14/1, Won 2m handicaps at Doncaster and Taunton last winter but below that level more recently, including when in the frame for his new yard at Wetherby and Carlisle this winter. More is required. Won off this mark in February but hasn't shone in the second half of this year.

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MILLDAM showed progressive form last term winning three times over timber. The six-year-old ran well for a long way on his reappearance at Huntingdon before fading in the closing stages, and gets another chance with Jamie Snowden's yard in good form. The headstrong Admiralty House has gone close on a couple of occasions and has the ability to win in this grade if learning to settle better, while Carlisle runner-up Coventry can feature again.

The unbeaten LUNE DE LA MER rates a likely improver now stepping into handicap company so is taken to make light of a lengthy absence with his yard going well. Jilaijone may have to settle for runner-up spot once more, while Coventry and Bertie's Ballet could also have a say.

This could go to MILLDAM, who was prolific on testing ground last season and could build on his recent reappearance run at Huntingdon.

14:40 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:48 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 +36%) Salt Rock	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(2) Salt Rock 9/2, Cost £205,000 after winning his only point in March 2022. Has had a light career under Rules since but there has been promise, fair form when third of 11 in novice hurdle at Kempton (2m) 26 days ago. Looks the type to progress now handicapping over fences for his very good yard. Point winner; showed promise in three novice hurdles; makes chase/handicap debut today.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/4 +17%) Paddy In The Caddy	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(3) Paddy In The Caddy 11/4, Advanced his form switched to positive tactics making all (jumped soundly) at Warwick and by no means all out to hold off nearest pursuer when following up in 8-runner C&D handicap 24 days ago. Definite claims up 6 lb with prospect of more to come. Scored over C&D last month and is now 2-3 over fences; could still be on the upgrade.
3	5 3rd (5) (3/1 +54%) Largy Force	3 3/1(+54%)	(5) Largy Force 3/1, Fetched £85,000 after winning sole point start in April 2022 and bright start under Rules when placed in bumper/all 3 starts over hurdles earlier this year. Looks up to making her mark now tackling larger obstacles and she returns with her yard going well. Had wind surgery. Irish point winner; placed in all three hurdles last season; good chasing prospect.
4	1 4th (1) (7/2 +13%) Famoso	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Famoso 7/2, Dual C&D winner who arrives here in fine form, bringing up a quick-fire hat-trick with plenty to spare in 6-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (2m, soft) 3 days ago. High on the shortlist turned out quickly under a penalty. Bang-in-form 8yo who completed hat-trick with comfortable success at Ludlow on Wednesday.
5th	8 5th (8) (25/1 -79%) Abaya Du Mathan	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Abaya Du Mathan 25/1, Veteran who capitalised on some mercy from the assessor when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f) 18 days ago. However, that wasn't a strong affair and much more on his plate in this much warmer contest. Veteran; recently recorded his 11th chase win but is not one to rely upon heavily nowadays.
6th	7 6th (7) (18/1 -13%) Fay Ce Que Voudras	18 18/1(-13%)	(7) Fay Ce Que Voudras 18/1, Won a C&D handicap hurdle in the mud in early 2023. Was beaten a long way but not given hard time after 21 months off when sixth of 8 in handicap chase (9/1) at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) on debut over fences 27 days ago. Should improve. Well beaten on chasing debut but that came after a long layoff; course winner over hurdles.
7th	6 7th (6) (8/1 +0%) Dromlac Jury	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Dromlac Jury 8/1, Quite a costly buy out of points and made a winning handicap bow over hurdles at Ludlow (15.8f) in March. Solid start in this sphere, again finding only one too good in 6-runner handicap chase back at Ludlow (2m, soft) 17 days ago. Another who commands respect. Second in both chases, more recently behind a much-improved subsequent winner this month.
8th	4 8th (4) (22/1 -159%) Limetree Boy	22 22/1(-159%)	(4) Limetree Boy 22/1, Winning hurdler who is yet to score in this sphere but again made the frame when runner-up at Bangor (17.3f) in May. Lesser effort with tongue strap applied (discarded here) when tenth of 13 in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good) in July and others preferred back from a break. Off since poor run in July but made the frame four consecutive times in the spring.

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FAMOSO successfully completed a hat-trick in convincing style at Ludlow three days ago and is quickly turned out under a 7lb penalty. Matt Sheppard's eight-year-old is improving at a rapid rate of knots and doesn't look one to take on just yet. Abaya Du Mathan produced a bit of shock at Southwell last time, but there was no fluke about the manner of that victory so he could get involved. Of the remainder, the in-form Paddy In The Caddy makes the most appeal.

This looks a warm race but PADDY IN THE CADDY was by no means all out when fending off a next-time-out winner over C&D 24 days ago and he rates a big player again in his hat-trick bid. Fellow C&D winner Famoso is thriving himself and is feared turned out quickly under a penalty for his Ludlow victory 3 days ago. Chase-debutant Salt Rock and Dromlac Jury are others to consider.

Unexposed 6yo SALT ROCK makes his handicap/chase debut after some promising hurdle runs and might be the answer.

14:48 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 -33%) Victtorino	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(4) Victtorino 5/2, Won back-to-back over C&D this time last year, latterly this corresponding race. Ended his campaign with a disappointing run at Cheltenham but ran creditably after 9 months off when a staying-on third of 13 at Newbury (26f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Big chance of a repeat success back here. 1lb higher than for win in this last year; strong-finishing third in top 3m2f Newbury race.
2	7 2nd (7) (10/3 +5%) The Changing Man	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(7) The Changing Man 10/3, Progressive over hurdles but mixed record over fences last season. Had wind op before failing to complete in Badger Beer at Wincanton on return but unlucky to bump into one considering the distance back to the rest in Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) since. Up 5 lb but plenty to like. Excellent second at Newcastle on latest outing and could be well treated with a 5lb rise.
3	1 3rd (1) (22/1 -57%) Threeunderthrufive	22 22/1(-57%)	(1) Threeunderthrufive 22/1, Dual Grade 2 winner as a novice who posted a couple of solid efforts in defeat before returning to winning ways over C&D in February. Below form on final outing at Sandown (28.7f, good) in the spring and his mark still looks on the high side (yard's runners have mostly been needing the run). Ended last term on a low note; better than ever earlier in the campaign, including C&D win.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 +27%) Trelawne	4 4/1(+27%)	(2) Trelawne 4/1, Winner of 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles and made a successful debut over fences at Carlisle (2½m) last November. Enhanced his fine record fresh when winning a graduation event at Haydock (21.6f, soft) 4 weeks ago, impressing with his jumping from the front and digging deep. In the mix again. Unexposed over 3m (won over 2m7f as a hurdler) and remains one with notable potential.
5th	8 5th (8) (22/1 -120%) Flegmatik	22 22/1(-120%)	(8) Flegmatik 22/1, Ended a near 2-year losing run when scoring at Kempton (24f) in January. Excuses first 2 starts this season and was flying far too high in Grade 2 company at this course (21f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Headgear back on so worth a second look from his reduced mark. Ran creditably here three times late in 2023 but not when back here for latest two outings.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (14/1 +13%) Hartur D'arc	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Hartur D'arc 14/1, Won a 2½m Clonmel maiden chase and Leinster National at Naas (25.5f) on first 2 outings for this yard last season. Tailed off in Irish Grand National next start and entitled to sharper for his Cheltenham (20.2f, good) reappearance 5 weeks ago. Place claims back up in trip. Should be a lot more interesting back up in trip today; yard was second in this last year.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (22/1 -57%) Two For Gold	22 22/1(-57%)	(3) Two For Gold 22/1, Unreliable type who had been given breathing surgery in the summer and ran creditably after 7 months off when fourth of 10 over C&D (good) 7 weeks ago, though was ideally positioned the way the race unfolded. Failed to kick on after a promising return last season, so others more appealing. Most of his best performances have been at Ascot; veteran but unlikely to be far away.

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VICTTORINO was a game winner of this race 12 months ago and must have every chance of retaining his crown from just 1lb higher. A creditable third off this mark in the Coral Gold Cup three weeks ago, the Venetia Williams-trained gelding gets the vote. Trelawne got his season off to a flyer at Haydock last month and, unexposed over this trip, he looks the chief threat. Rehearsal Chase runner-up The Changing Man and the consistent French-raider Heloy Delabarriere are other strong contenders.

VICTTORINO was a back-to-back winner over C&D this time last season (latterly this race) and, likely to be sharper with his reappearance behind him, Venetia Williams is fancied to continue her purple patch and snag another significant pot. Heading up the dangers is The Changing Man, who was unlucky to bump into one in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle 3 weeks ago, with recent Haydock winner Trelawne and French-raider Heloy Delabarriere taken to fight out third.

Slight preference, ahead of Victtorino, is for the untapped potential over this sort of trip brought by TRELAWNE.

15:00 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +67%) Brave Fortune	2 2/1(+67%)	(3) Brave Fortune 2/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Creditable third of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good, 11/2) 21 days ago, running on late. Can give a good account. Point winner who landed maiden hurdle before 3rd at Fairyhouse last month; trip may suit.
2	7 2nd (7) (16/1 +27%) Heroes Rise	16 16/1(+27%)	(7) Heroes Rise 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Listowel in June. 25/1, eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good) 21 days ago. Yard in good form so could bounce back. Won Listowel maiden hurdle in summer; hasn't threatened in trio of novice hurdles since.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 -11%) Millforce	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Millforce 5/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Winner in hurdle at Bellewstown in August. Good fourth of 5 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Cheltenham (24f, good) 56 days ago. One to consider. Point winner; winning start under rules at Bellewstown and respectable runs twice since.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 -11%) Drumgill	10 10/1(-11%)	(4) Drumgill 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who bagged 2m6f maiden chase here last month. The form pick back in this sphere. Career best beginners' win here last month beating a nice prospect; big player.
5th	8 5th (8) (8/1 +11%) Takt De Touques	8 8/1(+11%)	(8) Takt De Touques 8/1, Lightly-raced sort who went 3-4 in this sphere in 8-runner novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) 15 days ago. Open to further improvement. Very much one to consider. Point winner who is 4-5 under rules in Britain but tougher ask against these rivals.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/2 +15%) Sequoiaspirit	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(2) Sequoiaspirit 11/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Career best when winning 23-runner handicap hurdle (28/1) at Navan (22.4f, good to soft) 34 days ago, driven out. Player with this step up in trip a likely plus. Back to his best with 23-runner h'cap hurdle win last month and unexposed at this trip.
7th	6 7th (6) (4/1 -33%) Grooveykindoflove	4 4/1(-33%)	(6) Grooveykindoflove 4/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Evens and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner novice hurdle at this course (22.9f, good) 30 days ago. Trainer going well but this demands more. Improving with every run and gained compensation for narrow defeats over C&D last month.
8th	5 8th (5) (22/1 -38%) Stuntman Steve	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Stuntman Steve 22/1, Thrice-raced winner under NH rules. Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in November. 25/1, seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good) 21 days ago. More is needed. Point winner; off the mark under rules at Clonmel but tailed off at Fairyhouse since.
9th	9 9th (9) (28/1 -75%) Well Del	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) Well Del 28/1, Fair winner at 19f in chases. 9/1, seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good) 21 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Easy to look elsewhere. Won 3-runner beginners' but well held in 3 runs since; up against it here.

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DRUMGILL tackled fences with gusto when scoring over a similar trip here last month and has a low weight reverting to hurdles. In a very busy year which began in March, he rattled off a summer hat-trick and while his form later dipped, he defeated a 140-rated hurdler on his chase debut recently with the step-up in distance appearing to suit. Millforce is consistent and stays well but has plenty weight, while Brave Fortune has some reasonable form and steps up in distance. Sequoiaspirit won a recent handicap and should again beo competitive, while Grooveykindoflove received weight from the runner-up when readily scoring over C&D last month and faces a stiffer task here. Triple bumper winner Takt De Touques won recently at Sedgefield.

This could go the way of SEQUOIASPIRIT who arrives on the back of a career-best victory in a big-field Navan handicap. Recent course chase victor Drumgill appeals as the one to chase him home back in this sphere, with Takt de Touques and Heroes Rise best equipped to fight it out for minor honours.

DRUMGILL(nap) took the scalp of a nice prospect over fences here recently and looks a big player back over timber

15:05 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (40/1 -150%) Mafia Power	40 40/1(-150%)	(2) Mafia Power 40/1, Pulled up in novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft, 50/1). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip on first Flat start for this yard and he has a lot to prove. Dual Flat winner; went wrong way over hurdles but back on Flat with yard among winners.
2	11 2nd (11) (50/1 +0%) Star Of Markinch	50 50/1(+0%)	(11) Star Of Markinch 50/1, Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (12.4f, 80/1) 29 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Reached the frame twice at Musselburgh this autumn but well beaten back here latest.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/8 +25%) Daaris	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(1) Daaris 15/8, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 9/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 7 days ago, running on. Shortlist material given current vein of form. Has a win and close second at Wolverhampton this month; bold show likely.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 +38%) Annandale	4 4/1(+38%)	(3) Annandale 4/1, Course winner. 10/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 9 days ago, denied a clear run which costed him a place finish. Significantly back up in trip. Has mostly run with credit since snapping losing run in August; stays 2m; thereabouts.
5th	4 5th (4) (13/2 +19%) Zephlyn	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(4) Zephlyn 13/2, C&D winner. 12/1 and tongue strap on, respectable fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Well held over C&D in October but normally pretty reliable on the AW. C&D winner but flopped when fav here in October; well-held fourth over hurdles since.
6th	10 6th (10) (33/1 +0%) Bamboo Bay	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Bamboo Bay 33/1, Latest win at Redcar in September. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (12.4f, 33/1) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Struggled since 1m6f turf win in September.
7th	8 7th (8) (11/1 -120%) Socialist Agenda	11 11/1(-120%)	(8) Socialist Agenda 11/1, Won back-to-back AW handicaps fitted with a visor in May but unable to continue the good work when tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good). Off 6 months. Cheekpieces on. 2-2 on AW Flat in visor in spring but not so good in these cheekpieces over hurdles since.
8th	5 8th (5) (4/1 +80%) Cosmic Soul	4 4/1(+80%)	(5) Cosmic Soul 4/1, 22/1 and tongue strap on for first time, 19¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Bamboo Bay in handicap at Redcar (14f, good to firm). Off 95 days. Makes AW debut. Well-held sixth at Redcar in September, taking record to 0-13; yards also runs Mafia Power.
9th	6 9th (6) (10/1 -150%) Sophar Sogood	10 10/1(-150%)	(6) Sophar Sogood 10/1, Latest win at Kempton in August. Good third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 11/2) 52 days ago. Likely to give it another good go from the same mark. Multiple AW winner and fair third at Kempton latest; thereabouts.
10th	9 10th (9) (66/1 -65%) Typewritten	66 66/1(-65%)	(9) Typewritten 66/1, Unreliable sort. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 80/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 29 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Not easy to make a case for. Three-time Tapeta winner but hard to draw positives from two comeback runs this autumn.
11th	7 11th (7) (16/1 -14%) Somebodycomegether	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Somebodycomegether 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for first time, good second of 8 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, heavy, 66/1) 53 days ago, no match for winner. Unexposed over 2m so one to consider. Suited by step up to 2m when 5l second at Catterick latest; unexposed as a stayer.

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

DAARIS was on target over 1m6f at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start before going agonisingly close over the extended 2m there a week ago. He faces a few out-of-form rivals here and from just 1lb higher, he can regain the winning sequence. Socialist Agenda, who won twice on the Flat earlier this year before finishing down the field over hurdles at Worcester in June, is of interest on his return. Sophar Sogood heads the remainder.

DAARIS had been running very well in slighter better handicaps than this at Wolverhampton in recent weeks so he looks the answer. Socialist Agenda may well get back on the up following an absence returned to the AW, with Annandale also of interest.

If DAARIS can reproduce his recent Wolverhampton form he may be good for a second win of the month.

15:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/2 +36%) Supremely West	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(1) Supremely West 7/2, Won a brace of novice hurdles last autumn and showed better form in defeat in handicaps thereafter. Clear of the remainder with highly progressive rival at Uttoxeter on penultimate outing. Better than result at Hexham on return and makes the most appeal. Runner-up in handicaps on final three runs last season; could build on reappearance outing.
2	5 2nd (5) (11/4 +45%) Magical King	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(5) Magical King 11/4, Creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good, 5/1) 42 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on stamina. Should give a good account if jumping holds up again. Yet to prove his stamina but this 5yo can be a serious force if seeing it out.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/2 -10%) Castle Rushen	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(3) Castle Rushen 11/2, Finally came good in a handicap when shading a tight finish on his 2½m Carlisle reappearance in November and shaped as if still in form when fourth faced with tough conditions over C&D last time. Not one to write off. Won at Carlisle last month; well-beaten fourth of 15 over C&D since but in a hot race.
4	11 4th (11) (6/1 +40%) Half Track	6 6/1(+40%)	(11) Half Track 6/1, Well handicapped on best form and took a firm step back in the right direction when second at Carlisle last time, so warrants strong consideration. In good form at Carlisle the last twice and this step back up in trip is worth a go.
5th	8 5th (8) (33/1 -136%) Champ Royal	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Champ Royal 33/1, Much improved since joining Susan Corbett, scoring 4 times (at up to 25.3f) over hurdles last season. Hasn't taken to chasing but can't be written off returning to this discipline. Has struggled over fences the last twice but progressive & prolific over hurdles last term.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (4/1 +71%) Stratton Oakmont	4 4/1(+71%)	(10) Stratton Oakmont 4/1, Reliable sort who resumed winning ways in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (23f, heavy) in March. Solid return when third at Ffos Las and could be on the premises again. Last season ended with a win and he bumped into progressive sorts when third on comeback.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (14/1 -40%) The Imposter	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) The Imposter 14/1, Made it a remarkable 9 wins in 10 starts when seeing off 5 rivals at Chepstow (heavy) last December. However, pulled up in Betfair Stayers' Handicap here on his belated return a month ago and looks best watched at present. Highly prolific up to last December; pulled up on sole run since but he's not written off.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (20/1 -43%) Our Sam	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Our Sam 20/1, Bagged a hat-trick of victories last summer but hasn't been in top form so far this term and fell at Hexham last time. Second in this race last year but hasn't hit the same heights in 2024.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (50/1 -127%) Wasdell Dundalk	50 50/1(-127%)	(7) Wasdell Dundalk 50/1, Done well since joining this yard, bagging a fifth success since last summer when landing 5-runner handicap chase at Carlisle in October. Pulled up there since and returns to hurdling now. Chasing is his game nowadays but he has a lower hurdle mark to work with; not discounted.

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

Spike Jones made a winning reappearance at Lingfield in first-time cheekpieces. Raised only 2lb, another bold showing looks likely, but MAGICAL KING is preferred in this grade. Stuart Edmunds' charge finished a respectable third in a competitive handicap at Aintree on his first outing since March, and this looks a decent opportunity to regain the winning thread. Supremely West shaped well at Hexham on his comeback and could also have a say.

SUPREMELY WEST was well clear with Gwennie May Boy (subsequently won big handicap at Aintree) on his final outing last season and shaped as if he'd returned in top form when third at Hexham 70 days ago, so he looks the one to beat for all that several others arrive in good order. Half Track and Magical King are both obvious dangers.

With his second of 17 at Uttoxeter in March being an appealing piece of form, SUPREMELY WEST earns the vote ahead of Magical King.

15:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:23 Hereford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	8 2nd (8) (15/8 +32%) Secret Sniper	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(8) Secret Sniper 15/8, Brother to connections' dual bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Secret Squirrel and showed up well when third at Exeter a couple of months ago. More to come and looks the one to beat. Third over 1m5f at Exeter and some of those behind have run well since.
4	10 4th (10) (11/1 -38%) Through The Storm	11 11/1(-38%)	(10) Through The Storm 11/1, Calyx gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 5f/6f winner in USA Amanzi Yimpilo. Dam ran once on Flat. Could get involved if he stays (speedy Flat pedigree). Bred for the Flat but has travelled over from Ireland and perhaps the betting will guide.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (8/1 -78%) Risky Spin	8 8/1(-78%)	(6) Risky Spin 8/1, Closely related to a winner, and half-brother to bumper winner Swashbuckle. Looked in need of experience (seventh) when sent off 10/11 for a bumper at Huntingdon last month but clearly thought capable of better. Only seventh at Huntingdon (good to soft) but he did go off a shade of odds-on.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

SECRET SNIPER showed ability when making the frame on his debut at Exeter in October and he could take a big step forward from that effort. The son of Stimulation may be able to put that experience to good use in order to get off the mark. Through The Storm is related to plenty of winners on the Flat and the booking of Brian Hayes catches the eye. Any market support behind newcomer The Egyptian Ginge would be interesting.

SECRET SNIPER is bred to do well in this sphere and offered plenty of promise when third at Exeter on debut a couple of months ago, so he's fancied to open his account for all that improvement is expected from Risky Spin, who was well supported first time out. There are several interesting newcomers in opposition, Urban Isle, a stablemate of the selection, being arguably the most notable.

Who knows what lurks amongst the newcomers but SECRET SNIPER has the benefit of experience after finishing third at Exeter.

15:23 Hereford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (12/1 +25%) Fiercely Proud	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Fiercely Proud 12/1, Dual bumper scorer who was a useful novice hurdler last season. Set for third when falling 2 out on his C&D reappearance and shaped well when sixth of 15 in Greatwood at Cheltenham since, keeping on having still had plenty to do 2 out. 12l sixth from off the pace in the Greatwood at Cheltenham was respectable; needs more.
2	9 2nd (9) (17/2 -143%) Kabral Du Mathan	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(9) Kabral Du Mathan 17/2, Stretched his unbeaten record to 3 when readily landing short-priced favouritism on his 2m Kempton handicap debut/reappearance last month. An 8 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him with further progress likely. 2-2 in juvenile hurdles and very smooth in a six-runner handicap at Kempton on return.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/2 +42%) Be Aware	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(4) Be Aware 7/2, Made winning debut in a 2m Newbury maiden in January and good second on all 4 outings since, notably when going down by ½ length to Burdett Road in 15-runner Greatwood on Cheltenham return. Had reopposing Dysart Enos 3 lengths back in third on that occasion. Has his name on a big handicap soon. Up another 7lb but this youngster still brings notable potential after his Greatwood 2nd.
4	6 4th (6) (50/1 +0%) Tritonic	50 50/1(+0%)	(6) Tritonic 50/1, Useful under both codes, including a 2021 win in this race. Ran well in 2m Flat handicaps at Glorious Goodwood and York in August but couldn't continue the good work back hurdling at Chepstow in October. Also well held on AW Flat 10 days ago and surprise were he to win this for a second time. Useful on Flat and over jumps but an infrequent winner nowadays; won this race in 2021.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 +22%) Our Champ	14 14/1(+22%)	(5) Our Champ 14/1, Returned to his best with a run behind when winning C&D handicap last month, with the reopposing Secret Squirrel behind him. Another fine effort when third of 13 in Gerry Feilden at Newbury (2m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago but probably vulnerable to less-exposed sorts here. Won over C&D before creditable third at Newbury three weeks ago; needs better still.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/1 +21%) Favour And Fortune	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Favour And Fortune 11/1, Enjoyed a good first campaign over hurdles, culminating with a win in the Scottish Champion Hurdle (handicap) at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in April. That form is strong and a 3lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing if he's fully primed after 8 months off. Won Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr on handicap debut; up 3lb and should bring potential.
7th	7 7th (7) (10/3 +5%) Dysart Enos	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(7) Dysart Enos 10/3, Lost her unbeaten record but still shaped well when third of 15 to Burdett Road (Be Aware second) in the Greatwood at Cheltenham on reappearance, some early keenness seeming to tell on her in the closing stages. More to come if she can settle better with a run behind her. Key player. Favourite when 3rd in the Greatwood; up 4lb but no surprise if she improves again.
8th	13 8th (13) (33/1 -50%) Black Hawk Eagle	33 33/1(-50%)	(13) Black Hawk Eagle 33/1, Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner for Noel Meade who made a good start to life in Britain, winning 2m handicaps at Wincanton and Hereford last winter. Good placed efforts from this mark on both starts this season. Creditable minor honours on both starts this term but to win this demands a fair bit more.
9th	11 9th (11) (22/1 -57%) Impero	22 22/1(-57%)	(11) Impero 22/1, Untrustworthy maiden on Flat but going right way over hurdles in cheekpieces at present for this yard, winning a Downpatrick maiden and 2m Cheltenham handicap in October before completing a hat-trick in 2½m Musselburgh novice last month. Likely to give another good account. On a four-timer; looked better than the winning margin at Cheltenham (8lb higher today).
12	12 \|F\| (12) (4/1 +43%) Secret Squirrel	4 4/1(+43%)	(12) Secret Squirrel 4/1, Landed a pair of 2m novice hurdle wins last season and returned with a solid third of 10 to Our Champ in C&D handicap 7 weeks ago. Could have a bigger performance in him for a stable no stranger to success in this. Creditable third to Our Champ over C&D on reappearance; needs to build on that performance.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (9/1 +36%) Steel Ally	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Steel Ally 9/1, Progressive front-runner who resumed with a very good second in the Welsh Champion at Ffos Las before going one better at Haydock (19f, soft) 6 weeks later. A further 6 lb rise demands more but no shock were he to find it. Front-runner; 2nd in Welsh Champion Hurdle before clearcut winner over 2m3f at Haydock.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (16/1 +27%) Go Dante	16 16/1(+27%)	(8) Go Dante 16/1, Winner of the Imperial Cup at Sandown in March. Made a sound reappearance when 5¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Lump Sum in Welsh Champion Hurdle but failed to build on that when only ninth in the Greatwood at Cheltenham since. Excelled in big handicaps last term; two backward steps this season, wind op in between.

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

DYSART ENOS has been reliable as well as profitable to follow under Rules. Although she found a couple too good in a strong renewal of the Greatwood at Cheltenham last month, her third-placed finish that day was still a solid foundation to build on here. Be Aware was one place in front of the selection in that race and although respected, might struggle to uphold the form off 3lb worse terms. The unbeaten Kabral Du Mathan and Secret Squirrel complete the shortlist.

A really strong renewal, featuring a few progressive sorts. While this is a different test to the one KABRAL DU MATHAN faced in a small field on his Kempton handicap debut he won with plenty in hand and could easily still be well ahead of his mark. Dysart Enos is taken to turn around Greatwood form with Be Aware and give the selection most to so. Reappearing Scottish Champion winner Favour And Fortune completes the shortlist.

The Greatwood second BE AWARE and third Dysart Enos can come to the fore again. Kabral Du Mathan and Impero are shortlisted.

15:35 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Thurles NH Flat Race 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (4/5 +0%) Blue Velvet	0.8 4/5(+0%)	(3) Blue Velvet 4/5, €35,000 3-y-o, €170,000 4-y-o, Blue Bresil filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler/fairly useful 2½m chase winner Stoner's Choice. Unseated rider last with race at her mercy sole start in points (Apr 28). Notable acquisition for top connections. Still involved when unseating in a point before 170,000euro sale; warrants respect.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 +43%) Derryville	4 4/1(+43%)	(4) Derryville 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. 4/1, second of 11 in bumper at Limerick (16f, soft) 32 days ago. Needs to improve on what she's achieved so far. Well held second in both bumper runs so far; may come on for last month's return.
6th	12 6th (12) (14/1 -17%) Music Of Life	14 14/1(-17%)	(12) Music Of Life 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. 18/1, third of 13 in bumper at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft) 125 days ago. More needed. 3rd in a Tramore bumper that's worked out okay; more needed; off 125 days.
9th	13 9th (13) (100/1 +0%) Palpatate	100 100/1(+0%)	(13) Palpatate 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, fifth of 11 in bumper at Limerick (16f, soft) on NH debut 32 days ago. Tailed off 50-1 shot when fifth of 11 at Limerick last month; needs to leave that behind.
10th	5 10th (5) (6/1 +0%) Grainne A Chroi	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Grainne A Chroi 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Third of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.2f, heavy, 40/1) on hurdles bow 25 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. One to consider. Point winner; placed in 3 of 4 rules starts and each-way claims again.
13th	6 13th (6) (40/1 -60%) Heather View	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Heather View 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 15/2, seventh of 11 in bumper at Limerick (16f, soft) 32 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Well held in two bumpers so far and tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.
14th	8 14th (8) (66/1 -100%) Koolio Kate	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Koolio Kate 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/1, tenth of 16 in bumper at this course (15.9f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 12 months. Beaten a long way out in this race 12 months ago and not seen since.
17th	10 17th (10) (300/1 -50%) Magical Lass	300 300/1(-50%)	(10) Magical Lass 300/1, Remains a maiden after 7 bumper runs. Fifth of 6 in bumper (200/1) at Limerick (16f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Tailed off in seven bumper runs so far at huge odds.

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

BLUE VELVET showed ability in a point-to-point and has since joined leading connections. By Constitution Hill's sire Blue Bresil and a half-sister to seven-time winner Stoner's Choice, she was running a big race on points debut when unseating rider at the final fence at Borris House in April and was subsequently sold to new owners for 170,000 euro. Newcomer Arctic Flame is a sister to the Champion Hurdle-placed Arctic Fire and it is also encouraging that she contests a bumper on debut, with Finny Maguire being a positive booking. Music Of Life has shown useful ability, while Derryville has form but was well held by the winner on both her bumper starts. Points winner Menas Miracle wears a tongue-tie on bumper debut.

BLUE VELVET was picked up for six figures after shaping best (unseated late) in a point and, having joined a top yard, she's likely to make a successful Rules debut in a race that lacks depth. Grainne A Chroi is the likeliest to capitalise if the selection doesn't come up to expectations and Arctic Flame is an interesting newcomer on pedigree.

This might be a good opportunity for BLUE VELVET who was still involved when unseating in a point and the yard won this last year

15:40 Thurles NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:47 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/1 -60%) Electric Avenue	16 16/1(-60%)	(4) Electric Avenue 16/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Kempton (6f) 66 days ago. Significantly up in trip on first run for yard after leaving George Baker with a tongue strap applied. Ex-George Baker; 4,000gns buy; two best runs over 7f at Brighton; stamina to prove.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/4 +65%) Callianassa	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(5) Callianassa 7/4, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Found only Mambha too good over C&D but not in the same form when eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 5/1) 16 days ago, slowly away. 0-18; good second to Mambha (4lb worse off) over C&D two runs ago; not so good last time.
3	3 3rd (3) (14/1 -75%) Disclosure	14 14/1(-75%)	(3) Disclosure 14/1, 9/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 7 days ago. Step back up in trip will help her cause. 0-7; beaten 10.5l on last two starts, latest in cheekpieces (on again); bit to prove.
4	1 4th (1) (15/8 +0%) Mambha	1.875 15/8(+0%)	(1) Mambha 15/8, Blinkered for first time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D 28 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Callianassa. Likely to give it another good go despite 5 lb rise. Two C&D wins from last three starts, latest in blinkers (on here); up 5lb; should go well.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/2 -75%) Fior Di Bosco	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(2) Fior Di Bosco 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 5/2). Off 131 days. Makes tapeta debut and she's certainly in the right hands. Promise in three novices but below-par on handicap/AW debut (favourite); can do better.
6th	6 6th (6) (12/1 +0%) Create	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Create 12/1, Latest win at Doncaster in July. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 11 days ago. Below last winning mark but others still more persuasive. 1m AW winner on debut; has since won over 7f on turf; on a fair mark; each-way chance.

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

MAMBHA, a C&D winner on two of her last three starts, including when defeating Callianassa (second), is still unexposed on the all-weather. She can keep progressing and defy a subsequent 5lb rise, although it would come as no surprise were Fior Di Bosco, who has been given some time off since disappointing on her handicap bow in August, to step forward. Disclosure is noted too.

We probably haven't seen the best of FIOR DI BOSCO after just 4 runs and, given the yard she represents, an improved showing would come as no surprise. Mambha and Callianassa finished first and second in a C&D handicap recently and they head the opposition.

It could be worth giving another chance to FIOR DI BOSCO, who was below par on her handicap debut in August but has had a break.

15:47 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (15/2 +6%) Molly Valentine	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Molly Valentine 15/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Chelmsford City (8f) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly. Not discredited when fifth at Chelmsford latest; can make her presence felt off 2lb lower.
2	8 2nd (8) (4/1 +0%) Port Noir	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) Port Noir 4/1, 6-time course winner. Latest win here in October. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 5 days ago. Likely to go well again. Multiple course scorer who is knocking on the door again, close C&D third latest; a player.
3	12 3rd (12) (12/1 -50%) Sassy Glory	12 12/1(-50%)	(12) Sassy Glory 12/1, 7/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Not discounted. Comes here on the back of a solid fourth here 12 days ago; shortlisted.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 -155%) Balqaa	14 14/1(-155%)	(2) Balqaa 14/1, Latest win at Newcastle in September. 11/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 18 days ago. Can make presence felt. In good nick, third of 12 at Newcastle 18 days ago; can go well again off the same mark.
5th	5 5th (5) (18/1 -29%) Genta	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Genta 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 28 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Failed to kick on since sent handicapping, beating just one at Newcastle latest.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/4 +66%) I Can't Believe	2.75 11/4(+66%)	(7) I Can't Believe 11/4, Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 100/1) 38 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others make more appeal. Seventh in Lingfield h'cap last month; more is needed on his Tapeta debut to get off mark.
7th	11 7th (11) (10/1 -122%) Lhebayeb	10 10/1(-122%)	(11) Lhebayeb 10/1, Creditable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 12 days ago. Arguably unlucky not to win last time and is handicapped to go one better. Back on track of late, edged out when a C&D second latest; likely player off same mark.
8th	9 8th (9) (12/1 -20%) Clyde Bay	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Clyde Bay 12/1, 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not ruled out from a sliding mark. Encouraging fourth at Southwell last month; he's one to consider off a 2lb lower mark.
9th	3 9th (3) (8/1 +43%) Mykonos St John	8 8/1(+43%)	(3) Mykonos St John 8/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 18 runs this year. Seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 14/1) 7 days ago. Generally holding form and no surprise if he makes more of an impact this time. Seventh of 11 in 8.5f handicap here a week ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.
10th	10 10th (10) (33/1 -65%) Star Of St James	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Star Of St James 33/1, 18/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 9 days ago, doing too much too soon. Must improve. Not seen to best effect when tenth at Chelmsford latest; in the picture off 3lb lower.
11th	1 11th (1) (50/1 -100%) Taskheer	50 50/1(-100%)	(1) Taskheer 50/1, Last of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 125/1) 59 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for. Offered little after 17 months off in a pair of 1m handicaps this October; had a wind op.

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

PORT NOIR has held her form well since winning brace of races here (one over this trip) in October and, off just 3lb higher than for the most recent of those successes, Robert Stephens' consistent mare has a leading chance of adding to her tally. Balqaa is closely matched with the selection based on their encounter here last month, when finishing a place behind her in fourth, and rates a serious threat with a 1lb pull at the weights. Lhebayeb and Sassy Glory also command respect.

LHEBAYEB was a touch unfortunate not to score last time and, from a lenient mark, she's worth a chance to gain compensation for all that Port Noir represents a stern rival. Balqaa also merits consideration in an open-looking event.

This could go the way of multiple course winner PORT NOIR who is taken to gain another deserved win after a series of good efforts here.

16:05 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	6 2nd (6) (8/11 +9%) Orangesandlemons	0.727273 8/11(+9%)	(6) Orangesandlemons 8/11, Promising type. 10/1, second of 9 in novice at this C&D on debut 28 days ago, finishing with running left. Open to plenty of improvement so very much the one to beat. Promising second on C&D debut; the one to beat with improvement likely.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/4 +8%) Hush Puppy	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(3) Hush Puppy 11/4, Promising type. Fifth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 6/4) on debut 18 days ago. Was backed as though clearly thought capable if much better so he might improve a lot. Green and faded into fifth on 1m debut but went off at 6-4 so seemingly well regarded.
5th	8 5th (8) (28/1 +72%) Candle Of Time	28 28/1(+72%)	(8) Candle Of Time 28/1, Twice-raced filly. 250/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 47 days ago. Well beaten both starts.
6th	9 6th (9) (50/1 -100%) Crangy	50 50/1(-100%)	(9) Crangy 50/1, Foaled April 8. Cable Bay filly. Dam, winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Isla Kai. Ouf of a 7f-1m2f winner in these silks but would still be a surprise winner on debut.
7th	10 7th (10) (20/1 -233%) Magic Topissima	20 20/1(-233%)	(10) Magic Topissima 20/1, Twice-raced filly. 4/1, knew more than on debut when third of 10 in maiden at this C&D. Off 177 days. Much better effort in June when third over C&D; off since.
9th	5 9th (5) (40/1 +39%) Ribbon Is A Dancer	40 40/1(+39%)	(5) Ribbon Is A Dancer 40/1, Twice-raced colt. 80/1, last of 11 in novice at Kempton (7f) 10 days ago. More one handicaps later on judged on his two runs in recent weeks.

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

ORANGESANDLEMONS was slowly away on her debut last month but she picked up strongly close home to fill the runner-up spot. Ed Bethell's filly will know more this time around and, with improvement on the cards, she can go one better. Hush Puppy failed to justify strong market support at Lingfield on his first start but remains of interest. Ardaddy warrants a market check.

ORANGESANDLEMONS made a very positive start to her career when runner-up over C&D a month ago and with improvement on the cards, she'll take some stopping. Hush Puppy was too green to ever really look like landing a notable gamble on debut at Lingfield 3 weeks ago but he may show a lot more this time.

Hush Puppy is seemingly well regarded but the percentage call is ORANGESANDLEMONS on the back of her encouraging C&D debut second.

16:20 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (14/1 -40%) Magna Gee Gee	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) Magna Gee Gee 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in novice (66/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 38 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes nursery debut and warrants a market check. Progressive sort; appeals as a likely improver now handicapping stepped back up in trip.
2	5 2nd (5) (17/2 +23%) Magic Runner	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(5) Magic Runner 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in novice at Lingfield (8f, AW, 40/1) 32 days ago. Bred to be better than a mark of 65 and longer trip is in her favour. Hung left when sixth at Lingfield latest; in the picture up in trip for her h'cap debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/2 +17%) Ruling Master	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(1) Ruling Master 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable second of 7 in novice (5/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 9 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Very good Chelmsford second nine days ago; enters calculations on Tapeta/handicap debut.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 -122%) Georginio	5 5/1(-122%)	(3) Georginio 5/1, 15/2, career best when winning 11-runner nursery at this C&D 19 days ago, holding on gamely. One to take seriously. Got off the mark in C&D nursery latest; up 3lb but form been franked so not taken lightly.
5th	4 5th (4) (2/1 +43%) Nidaami	2 2/1(+43%)	(4) Nidaami 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, good fourth of 9 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) 30 days ago, slowly away. Has to be taken seriously. Back on track on his nursery debut when fourth at Southwell last month.
6th	7 6th (7) (20/1 +60%) Rue D'etoile	20 20/1(+60%)	(7) Rue D'etoile 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in novice (300/1) at Brighton (8f, heavy) 65 days ago, hampered. Makes handicap debut. Needs to improve. Offered little in his three outings to date; hard to warm to from 7lb out of the handicap.
7th	6 7th (6) (11/2 +27%) Made The Cut	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(6) Made The Cut 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in novice (28/1) at Kempton (8f) 87 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Tongue strap on 1st time. Type to do better switched to nurseries. Has been brought along steadily; no surprise to see her take a step forward on h'cap debut.

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

A C&D winner 19 days ago, Georginio rates a key player off just 3lb higher. However, he takes a step in class and may be vulnerable to one of the less exposed contenders. MAGNA GEE GEE fits that profile and starts handicapping from a workable mark, after showing some improvement on the last of his three qualifying runs over 7f at Southwell. A half-brother to a winner over this trip, stepping back up in distance could be highly beneficial. Ruling Master is the pick of the remainder.

GEORGINIO showed a good attitude when opening his account over C&D last time and should be able to lead once more, so he's the tentative choice ahead of Nidaami. Ruling Master also arrives on the back of a solid showing and there are a few nursery debutants with the potential to do better.

It could be worth siding with George Boughey's MADE THE CUT to build on previous promise and take a step forward now handcapping.

16:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +9%) Startling	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(4) Startling 5/2, Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. 4/1, respectable fifth of 10 in nursery at Lingfield (5f, AW) 18 days ago. Has to be taken seriously with this stiffer track expected to suit. Dual nursery winner who went close at Chelmsford on her penultimate run; key player.
2	9 2nd (9) (13/2 +7%) Cuban Lynx	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(9) Cuban Lynx 13/2, 15/2, fifth of 7 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 28 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Visor on 1st time and each-way claims from his basement mark. Eight-race maiden and he needs to find more with visor added.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 +68%) Auntie Jo	8 8/1(+68%)	(2) Auntie Jo 8/1, Handed a stiff mark judged on her exploits in maiden/novice company and not threatened since going handicapping, eighth of 11 in nursery (66/1) at this course (6f) 29 days ago. Eased 3 lb on the back of that but her yard look to hold much stronger claims with Startling. Well held in all six runs and needs a transformation on this drop back in trip.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 +58%) What What What	14 14/1(+58%)	(6) What What What 14/1, Little in the way of solid form and she failed to improve when tenth of 11 on nursery debut at this course (6f) 29 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Step forward required. Has struggled in his five runs and needs this drop to 5f to make a big difference.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/4 +44%) Keats House	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(1) Keats House 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/3, failed to improve for switch to handicaps when sixth of 9 in nursery at this course (6f) 46 days ago, weakening last ½f. Cheekpieces on 1st time and it remains early days at least. Unexposed gelding who looks a possible improver with headgear added on this drop to 5f.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +10%) Coul Harswell	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Coul Harswell 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in novice at Beverley (5f, good to soft, 40/1) 88 days ago. Debut effort at Catterick wasn't without promise and interesting if the market spoke in her favour now tackling nurseries back from a break. Still unexposed but he needs improvement switched to AW on nursery debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (20/1 -100%) Maid Of Killybegs	20 20/1(-100%)	(8) Maid Of Killybegs 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 28/1) 35 days ago. Significantly down in trip for handicap debut but she's another who needs to take a marked step forward. Well-bred filly who goes handicapping off lowly mark; needs close look on this drop to 5f.
8th	3 8th (3) (33/1 -106%) Navarre Special	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Navarre Special 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good to soft) in September. Opening mark demands a big step forward on debut for new yard Unexposed filly who could show more dropped to 5f on nursery/stable debut; watch market.
9th	5 9th (5) (9/1 -80%) Missile Mac	9 9/1(-80%)	(5) Missile Mac 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good fourth of 10 in nursery at Southwell (7.1f, 13/2) 8 days ago, running on. Down in trip now and she's one to consider. Needs improvement dropped to 5f but it's still early days and she has a speedy pedigree.
10th	10 10th (10) (80/1 -220%) Keely	80 80/1(-220%)	(10) Keely 80/1, Profitable filly who has failed to beat a rival in trio of maiden/novice contests in recent months. Hard to warm to on handicap debut. Failed to beat a rival in her three qualifying runs, with a best RPR of 27; down the list.

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

MISSILE MAC didn't cut much ice in her qualifying runs, but she shaped with promise when finishing fourth on her nursery debut over 7f at Southwell recently. Eased 2lb tackling 5f for the first time, she gets the vote to land the spoils. Keats House posted a low-key effort on his nursery bow when sixth over 6f here last month, but an improved display would come as no surprise now sporting first-time cheekpieces on his first start since being gelded. Startling is noted as well.

Dual winner STARTLING brings the most solid credentials to the table and, with this stiffer track than she has encountered of late fancied to suit, all looks set fair for a big run. Missile Mac and Keats House may emerge as the lead dangers.

This is tricky but it might be worth siding with KEATS HOUSE, who looks a possible improver dropped to 5f after a gelding operation.

16:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	6 3rd (6) (9/4 +55%) Safe Idea	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(6) Safe Idea 9/4, Promising type. 40/1, fourth of 12 in maiden at this course (8.6f) on debut 30 days ago, running on from the rear. Open to improvement. Beaten 2.25l when fourth of 12 over 8.5f here on debut (40-1); should improve for the run.
4	3 4th (3) (85/40 +47%) Lesson Of Life	2.125 85/40(+47%)	(3) Lesson Of Life 85/40, 7/2, seventh of 14 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut 10 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Rates a sure-fire improver over this longer trip. Beaten 2.5l when 7th of 14 on Kempton debut last week; longer trip should suit; contender.
5th	4 5th (4) (150/1 -127%) National Voice	150 150/1(-127%)	(4) National Voice 150/1, 80/1 and tongue tied, seventh of 10 in maiden at Lingfield (1m) on debut 18 days ago. 20l seventh of ten in Lingfield maiden on debut (1m; 80-1, tongue-tie); improvement needed.
6th	5 6th (5) (150/1 -50%) Rosezan	150 150/1(-50%)	(5) Rosezan 150/1, Twice-raced filly. 125/1, seventh of 8 in novice at Southwell (7f) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Well beaten at long odds in two 7f novices; needs to improve for this step up in trip..
7th	1 7th (1) (13/2 +7%) Coma Cluster	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(1) Coma Cluster 13/2, Twice-raced filly. Stepped up on debut when fourth of 9 in novice at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) 75 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Sir Michael Stoute. Ex-Sir Michael Stoute; fair 4th at Yarmouth latest; quite interesting on stable/AW debut.
8th	2 8th (2) (80/1 -100%) Jackrabbit	80 80/1(-100%)	(2) Jackrabbit 80/1, 33/1, seventh of 8 in novice (33/1) at Chelmsford on recent 1¼m debut. Looks more one for the longer term. Seventh of eight in a Chelmsford novice (1m2f; 33-1) on debut last week; much more needed.

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

STAR OF LIGHT, a daughter of Frankel out of Irish Oaks and Champion Fillies and Mares Stakes winner Star Catcher, is impossible to ignore on pedigree and could have been found an ideal starting point to start her career in a victorious manner. Coma Cluster appeals most from those with experience and is notable on her debut for a new yard, although Safe Idea was a respectable third over the extended mile here on her debut and is another likely improver.

STAR OF LIGHT is bred to be good and gets the vote to make a winning start to her career, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Safe Idea and Lesson of Life displayed promise on debut and can give the selection most to think about.

If STAR OF LIGHT has the ability to match her illustrious pedigree she will be hard to beat. Lesson Of Life should also run well.

17:15 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/2 +31%) Nikovo	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(1) Nikovo 9/2, C&D winner. 14/1, first run since leaving David O'Meara when respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago, short of room over 2f out and making late headway. Each-way claims if getting the breaks. Went close over C&D on penultimate run and has claims on this drop back in grade.
2	7 2nd (7) (9/1 -20%) Jewel Maker	9 9/1(-20%)	(7) Jewel Maker 9/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in November. Shaped as if still in good form when sixth of 12 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 12 days ago, racing freely/left with lot to do. Another fancied to be in the mix. Held in sixth here last time but had a good spell over C&D before that; not ruled out.
3	6 3rd (6) (18/1 -13%) Serenity Dream	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Serenity Dream 18/1, 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 17 days ago. Something to find on form. Regressive form since joining current yard and still has something to prove at this trip.
4	4 4th (4) (5/2 -11%) Lerwick	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(4) Lerwick 5/2, Latest win at Beverley in August. Good second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 7/2) 61 days ago, running on. Has good chance on form. Went close on AW debut at Southwell latest and he's only 1lb higher here; key player.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/1 -50%) Dingle	6 6/1(-50%)	(3) Dingle 6/1, C&D winner. 3/1, respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at this C&D in July, outpaced 2f out before keeping on again final 1f. Not discounted back from a break having slipped in the weights. Disappointing over C&D in final run during summer; needs to get back near best on return.
6th	5 6th (5) (9/2 +18%) The Cookstown Cafu	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(5) The Cookstown Cafu 9/2, Dual course winner, the latest over C&D in October. 7/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 9 days ago, weakening 1f out. Bounce back not out of the question. Two course wins for current yard but was disappointing here latest; needs to rebound again.
7th	2 7th (2) (4/1 +47%) Encourageable	4 4/1(+47%)	(2) Encourageable 4/1, Showed the benefit of his reappearance when second of 10 in handicap at Leicester (7f, heavy) in October but took a backward step when eighth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (1m) 49 days ago. Bounce back not ruled out and his record on synthetics is 1-1. Tongue strap applied. Mixed messages since returning from a long absence in September and others are more solid.
8th	8 8th (8) (100/1 -300%) Royal Blaze	100 100/1(-300%)	(8) Royal Blaze 100/1, First run since leaving Marcus Tregoning when tenth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 12 days ago, always behind. Has work to do. Well held in last four runs including a 14l defeat over C&D on recent stable debut.

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

LERWICK fared best of those ridden prominently when finishing runner-up over this trip at Southwell when last seen and, nudged up 1lb, it would be no surprise if he were able to go one place better this time around. Dingle was a beaten favourite in a similar contest here in the summer but he warrants a second look off 2lb lower returning from a break, while the class-dropping Nikovo is also noteworthy.

LERWICK ran up to his best making his all-weather debut when finishing a good second at Southwell in October and, lightly raced this year, he's of interest operating from a 1 lb higher mark. Dingle, back from a break, and Jewel Maker are others fancied to be thereabouts, as is top-weight Nikovo.

The vote goes to dual turf winner LERWICK, who made a bold bid when runner-up on his AW debut at Southwell in October.

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (5/1 +17%) Triumph Of Peace	5 5/1(+17%)	(6) Triumph Of Peace 5/1, Winner at Salisbury in August. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 14/1) in November (finished behind Enola Grey), Hooded for first time today, is in very capable hands and interesting that stable took this race last year. 7f novice win and twice placed in handicaps since; has issues at the stalls but unexposed.
1	4 1st (4) (7/2 +59%) Enola Grey	3.5 7/2(+59%)	(4) Enola Grey 7/2, C&D winner has been performing consistently at Newcastle and Southwell. Tends to be held up and had plenty on her plate turning for home last time (having been slowly away) doing well to finish as close as she did (fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 10/1) 2 days ago. Respected. Goes well on AW and has a C&D win on her record; solid run on Thurs; shouldn't be far away.
2	9 2nd (9) (11/1 +0%) Powdering	11 11/1(+0%)	(9) Powdering 11/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 17 runs this year. 66/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) running on. Ran to a similar level when dropped in trip (sixth of 10 in handicap) at this course (6.1f) 19 days ago. Looks to be in better heart than recent form figures suggest. Eyecatching sixth over 6f here last time; exposed but needs serious consideration.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +53%) Happy Hadeda	4 4/1(+53%)	(3) Happy Hadeda 4/1, Low-mileage 3-y-o who has won twice at Kempton (including at this distance). Tends to be held up in races but never involved when last of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 4/1) 45 days ago. Returns from a short break here and should leave last run behind. Two-time Kempton winner; fluffed her lines last time but capable of bouncing back.
4	2 4th (2) (20/1 -208%) Take A Pull	20 20/1(-208%)	(2) Take A Pull 20/1, Promising sort. 1 win from 4 runs this year. Winner at Chelmsford City in July, second on turf debut at Bath over a mile before making frame in Swedish Group 3 contest (1m) 97 days ago (wore cheekpieces). Headgear retained on return to AW and back to 7f on first run after a short break. 7f AW win on debut; expensive to follow since but latest Listed 4th in Sweden was better.
5th	7 5th (7) (5/1 -43%) Byzantine Empress	5 5/1(-43%)	(7) Byzantine Empress 5/1, Winner at Haydock in August and second of 8 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good) in September. Caught the eye on first run for new handler after leaving Kevin Thomas Coleman, good third of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 19 days ago. Up in trip and looks capable of winning races for this yard. Promising stable debut over 6f here 19 days ago; still improving; good claims back at 7f.
6th	1 6th (1) (9/2 +10%) Staincliff	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(1) Staincliff 9/2, Fifth of 7 to Democracy Dilemma in listed race (5/2) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in August and well held when upped in trip (6f Newcastle) in another listed event. Tongue tie applied that day and retained here. Stepped up another furlong and should be more competitive at this level. No impact in Listed races the last twice; this easier but stamina has to be taken on trust.
7th	8 7th (8) (9/1 -20%) My Awele	9 9/1(-20%)	(8) My Awele 9/1, 2 wins from 7 runs this year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (12/1) at Southwell (5f) in October. Backed it up when fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 19 days ago, finishing just behind Byzantine Empress. Two sprint wins at Southwell; finished behind Byzantine Empress here latest; 7f a query.

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

BYZANTINE EMPRESS looks the way to go. The three-year-old finished a close-up third over 6f at this venue at the start of the month and goes off an unchanged rating. Her sole career victory so far came over this distance at Haydock in August, so the step back up in trip should suit. Take A Pull and Triumph Of Peace complete the shortlist.

A promising third on stable debut 19 days ago, BYZANTINE EMPRESS gave the impression that she'd soon be winning races for new connections. She will likely face some stiff competition, not least from the consistent Enola Grey who would aid her chance by breaking on terms. Of the others, Staincliff is interesting upped to seven furlongs for the first time.

She's more exposed than most but POWDERING looked ready to strike here last time and can reverse placings with Byzantine Empress.

17:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/3 +58%) Cajetan	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(5) Cajetan 10/3, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 13/2, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 39 days ago, no extra final 1f. Two AW wins (including C&D) earlier in year but hasn't fired since returning from break.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/4 +44%) Mondammej	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(9) Mondammej 9/4, Dual recent C&D winner. Went down narrowly in pursuit of his hat-trick when second of 9 in handicap (10/3) at this course (5f) 4 days ago, just failing. Clealry still thriving, so can regain the winning thread. Thrived since wind op, winning twice and close second (all 5f here); bold show likely.
3	3 3rd (3) (50/1 -52%) The Green Man	50 50/1(-52%)	(3) The Green Man 50/1, 66/1, tailed-off last of 21 in handicap at York (6f, soft) 10 weeks ago, hampered before halfway and shuffled back. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Parr and it's hard to know what ability he retains. Hard to fancy on 2024 form but new yard can revive new recruits.
4	1 4th (1) (18/1 -440%) Rhythm N Hooves	18 18/1(-440%)	(1) Rhythm N Hooves 18/1, Course winner. Got back on track in a change of headgear returned to all-weather when fourth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 12 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Promise when running on for fourth over 5f at Wolverhampton latest; player back at 6f.
5th	7 5th (7) (13/2 +46%) Lakota Blue	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(7) Lakota Blue 13/2, Looked a hard ride in first-time hood on first run since leaving Nigel Tinkler when 2½ lengths seventh of 13 to Alfa Whiteburd in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 12 days ago, carrying head awkwardly. Lightly raced this year, shaping as if recent C&D outing for new yard was needed.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/1 -8%) Fiscal Policy	7 7/1(-8%)	(8) Fiscal Policy 7/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 9 runs this year, latest at Wolverhampton in November. 4/1, found run of good form coming to a halt when sixth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 9 days ago, no extra last ½f. Bounce back required. Four wins since August, including C&D; not seen to best effect last time.
7th	2 7th (2) (7/2 -17%) True Promise	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(2) True Promise 7/2, C&D winner. 4 wins from 11 runs this year, latest here in November. Wasted no time getting back to form when ½-length third of 13 to Alfa Whiteburd in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 12 days ago. Good record on AW, including two wins this autumn; third to Alfa Whiteburd here latest.
8th	6 8th (6) (22/1 -120%) Royal Pleasure	22 22/1(-120%)	(6) Royal Pleasure 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Failed to build on the promise of his eye-catching Thirsk run when eighth of 21 in handicap (9/1) at York (6f, good) 7 months ago, very slowly away. No doubt he's well treated but he's not a straightforward betting proposition. Caught the eye twice for new yard in May; off since but has a good AW record.

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

RHYTHM N HOOVES was making his first start since being readily outclassed in the Ayr Silver Cup when finishing an eye-catching fourth over the minimum trip at Wolverhampton earlier this month. Robert Cowell's charge was doing his best work late on that day and, back up to 6f off an unchanged mark, he looks the one to be with. True Promise was last seen finishing third in a slightly deeper race over C&D recently, and he cannot be underestimated. Mondammej is respected most of the remainder.

An open-looking sprint but MONDAMMEJ went down narrowly in pursuit of a C&D hat-trick on Tuesday and, clearly still thriving. Antony Britain's 7-y-o can regain the winning thread at the expense of Rhythm N Hooves, who got back on track in a change of headgear at Wolverhampton recently and could well build on that. Royal Pleasure was a big eye catcher on yard debut at Thirsk back in the spring, so he can edge out True Promise for third.

The return to 6f should suit RHYTHM N HOOVES who is narrowly preferred to the thriving Mondammej.

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 -11%) Alfheim	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(6) Alfheim 5/2, Didn't need to improve to win 6-runner handicap at this course (12.2f, 11/4) 12 days ago. 3 lb nudge fair enough and she has to enter calculations. Off the mark for new yard here latest; big player with this longer trip a likely plus.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/8 +73%) Dark Mystery	1.625 13/8(+73%)	(1) Dark Mystery 13/8, One win from 23 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (16.6f, 4/1) 40 days ago. Possibilities off this reduced mark. In good form until only seventh here last month; he's the sort to bounce back though.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 -67%) Grand Duchess Olga	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Grand Duchess Olga 10/1, Latest win at Kempton in June. 11/2, last of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 32 days ago. Largely consistent and she shouldn't be far away. Last of five in 2m Lingfield handicap 32 days ago; she needs to get back on track.
4	7 4th (7) (11/2 +39%) Black Smoke	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(7) Black Smoke 11/2, C&D winner in September. Seventh of 11 in handicap (17/2) back here 19 days ago, not ideally placed. Could have a part to play if he puts his best foot forward. Dual C&D winner; not seen to ideal effect when C&D seventh latest; considered.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/2 +45%) Trackman	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(8) Trackman 11/2, Blinkered for 1st time, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 15/2) 37 days ago. Significantly up in trip and cheekpieces back on. Not without each-way hope. Remains a maiden and he arrives below par; others are preferred.
6th	5 6th (5) (66/1 -267%) Edna E Mode	66 66/1(-267%)	(5) Edna E Mode 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Kempton (16f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Opposable returned to this sphere on debut for new yard. Offered little in three runs for Stuart Edmunds; has it to prove for another new yard.
7th	3 7th (3) (20/1 -150%) Vee Dancer	20 20/1(-150%)	(3) Vee Dancer 20/1, First run since leaving Ronan M. P. McNally when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Newbury (24.2f, good to soft, 80/1) 22 days ago. Latest effort in this sphere was creditable and he's not without each-way hope. Off 20 months before pulled up for new yard in Newbury handicap hurdle 22 days ago.
8th	11 8th (11) (66/1 -32%) Exceptionality	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Exceptionality 66/1, 66/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 54 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Yet to register a victory and he comes here out of sorts; subsequently gelded.
9th	10 9th (10) (25/1 +0%) Emperor Dream	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Emperor Dream 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in novice (300/1) at Kempton (8f) 68 days ago. Significantly up in trip for this handicap debut and sizeable step forward needed. Has beaten one rival in his three runs; had wind op and needs it to spark big improvement.
10th	9 10th (9) (50/1 0%) Kitten's Dream	50 50/1(0%)	(9) Kitten's Dream 50/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Thirty-seven runs since last win in 2023. Last of 6 in handicap (100/1) at Southwell (16.5f) 38 days ago. Readily passed over. A C&D scorer but he's not one to rely on and came in last of six at Southwell 38 days ago.

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

Alfheim was victorious over 1m4f at this track on her most recent start and she holds an obvious chance off a 3lb higher rating. However, she needs to prove herself over this longer distance, which might open the door for DARK MYSTERY. The five-year-old has made the frame over this trip in two of his last three starts and has now slipped to a workable mark. Kojin is another to watch out for.

The vote goes to DARK MYSTERY, who failed to fire last time but he will have every chance if reproducing the form of his solid placed efforts at Southwell in October. Alfheim is an obvious threat on the back of her recent breakthrough success and is feared most ahead of Trackman. Cases can also be made for Grand Duchess Olga and Black Smoke.

This looks a very good opportunity for George Boughey's ALFHEIM (nap) to continue his excellent start for the yard.

18:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +33%) King's School	2 2/1(+33%)	(5) King's School 2/1, 9/4 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 4 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Cheekpieces back on and weighted to go well returned to further. 0-14 but he's had several close calls over C&D this autumn; respected back up in trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/4 +42%) William Dewhirst	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(3) William Dewhirst 7/4, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (7/4) at this C&D 12 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he merits serious consideration in his hat-trick bid despite taking a 5 lb rise. Made it 2-4 on AW when completing a C&D double latest; big player again in hat-trick bid.
3	9 3rd (9) (16/1 -60%) Streak Lightning	16 16/1(-60%)	(9) Streak Lightning 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 14/1, creditable 2 lengths third of 8 to Tomorrow Day in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, left poorly placed. Well in the mix. Won over C&D in September and was an eyecatching third here last time; possibilities.
4	10 4th (10) (25/1 -56%) Ahamoment	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) Ahamoment 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Ayr in September. Respectable 3¼ lengths fourth of 8 to William Dewhirst in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 12 days ago. Needs considering. Won at Ayr in September but he couldn't make an impact behind William Dewhirst here latest.
5th	11 5th (11) (6/1 -33%) Tomorrow Day	6 6/1(-33%)	(11) Tomorrow Day 6/1, 4 wins from 12 runs this year. 11/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Can go well again. Has won here in four of his last six starts including over C&D latest; shortlisted.
6th	12 6th (12) (6/1 +40%) Conquest Of Power	6 6/1(+40%)	(12) Conquest Of Power 6/1, 3 wins from 20 runs this year. 12/1 and hooded for 1st time, eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Out of sorts since returning from a wind operation in August and has plenty to prove.
7th	7 7th (7) (18/1 -50%) Bobby Joe Leg	18 18/1(-50%)	(7) Bobby Joe Leg 18/1, 7-time C&D winner. 4 wins from 13 runs this year. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 18 days ago. In the mix. Won four in a row early this year but he's weighted near best and others look stronger.
8th	8 8th (8) (16/1 +11%) Shaw Park	16 16/1(+11%)	(8) Shaw Park 16/1, 3 wins from 21 runs this year. 18/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Triple turf winner but he's 0-19 on AW and was down the field over C&D last time.
9th	2 9th (2) (40/1 -21%) Tyke	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Tyke 40/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 12/1) 18 days ago. Has work to do. Has lots to prove and he's beaten only three rivals in four runs at this trip.
10th	4 10th (4) (40/1 -186%) Kalganov	40 40/1(-186%)	(4) Kalganov 40/1, C&D winner. Last of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good, 18/1). Off 6 months and needs to hit the ground running. On dangerous mark but he needs a major revival back from a break.
11th	6 11th (6) (16/1 +52%) Harry Magnus	16 16/1(+52%)	(6) Harry Magnus 16/1, Had a wind op before coming in seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 8 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Has not shown much in four runs for current yard and needs a big turnaround.

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

WILLIAM DEWHIRST produced a convincing display on his latest start to land a C&D double. A 5lb rise may not be enough to anchor Ben Haslam's inmate in his current frame of mind and he looks worth sticking with. King's School may prove the main threat stepping back up to 7f, while Tomorrow Day has now won four times here, though prevailed by only a neck last time.

KING'S SCHOOL rates just the pick of the weights so edges the vote in this very open-looking handicap. Hat-trick seeking William Dewhirst heads the list of dangers, with Alreet Cha, Bobby Joe Leg and Shaw Park all in the mix too. Streak Lightning completes the shortlist.

The vote goes to WILLIAM DEWHIRST (nap), who completed a C&D double in good style 12 days ago. Tomorrow Day is feared most.

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (13/2 -189%) Havana Sky	6.5 13/2(-189%)	(9) Havana Sky 13/2, Four wins from 10 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (9/4) at Southwell (6.1f) 7 days ago. Has good chance on form. Won his last three, all over 6f in Class 6 company; 2lb rise fair but this a warmer race.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/2 +38%) Minnesota Lad	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(1) Minnesota Lad 15/2, 25/1, bit below form sixth of 18 in handicap at York (6f, soft), nearest finish. Off 104 days ahead of this debut for new yard and he looks vulnerable. 2-21 when trained by Richard Fahey; sold for 10,000gns in October; others appeal more.
3	7 3rd (7) (15/2 +38%) Happy Tears	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(7) Happy Tears 15/2, Winner at Chelmsford City in August. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (6f) 15 days ago. Likely to find a few too good once again. On a winning mark but often slowly away and needs to leave latest run behind her.
4	5 4th (5) (9/2 +36%) Muscika	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) Muscika 9/2, Three-time C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 47 days ago. Capable of a bold show off this mark. Veteran who is fully effective over C&D; not beaten far here last time; not ruled out.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/4 +57%) Whats In The Bag	1.5 6/4(+57%)	(4) Whats In The Bag 6/4, Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 7/2) 18 days ago, nearest finish. Major player here off the same mark. Handicap mark unchanged after latest fast-finishing second at Lingfield; leading contender.
6th	3 6th (3) (5/1 +0%) One More Wave	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) One More Wave 5/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back up in trip and he needs to get back on track. Not at best the last twice but returning to 6f won't hurt and he's well drawn this time.
7th	8 7th (8) (28/1 +0%) Local Bay	28 28/1(+0%)	(8) Local Bay 28/1, Course winner. 4 wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win at Brighton in August. Last of 8 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 33/1) 36 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip and he's vulnerable from a win point of view. Handicapper relenting after some poor runs but suspicion he's vulnerable at 6f.

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

WHATS IN THE BAG was denied by just under a length when second in this grade at Lingfield last time and the handicapper might have been kind to leave his mark alone for that performance. If the son of Dark Angel can reproduce that level of form, then he could prove tough to beat. The in-form Havana Sky is an obvious danger, with the veteran Muscika also worth a second look.

HAVANA SKY is on a roll and a 2 lb nudge for last weekend's successs at Southwell probably underestimates him. The Ed Dunlop-trained 3-y-o may well have more to offer and he is preferred to the consistent Whats In The Bag and Muscika.

One More Wave can bounce back to form but WHATS IN THE BAG is handicapped to win and ran well at Lingfield last time.

18:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/1 +10%) Angel Of Antrim	9 9/1(+10%)	(2) Angel Of Antrim 9/1, C&D winner. Below form sixth of 12 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 15 days ago. Visor back on. Has fallen to a workable mark. Three AW wins, latest over C&D in April; changed yards since; below par last three runs.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 +7%) Concert Boy	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(3) Concert Boy 13/2, C&D winner. Thirty one runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, respectable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago, slowly away. Not taken lightly. Not won since May 2023 (with David O'Meara); sound runs last three starts; each-way chance.
3	4 3rd (4) (17/2 +29%) Yaahobby	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(4) Yaahobby 17/2, C&D winner. 16/1, fair seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 12 days ago, never nearer. Hood back on. Can give a good account. Two C&D wins in September/October; not in such good form since; on a good mark now.
4	10 4th (10) (18/1 +10%) Jems Bond	18 18/1(+10%)	(10) Jems Bond 18/1, 5-time course winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, 50/1) 29 days ago. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Has won 5 times here; second run after wind op; not been in top form; needs to bounce back.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/4 +25%) Just Typical	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(5) Just Typical 9/4, C&D winner. Winner here in November. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 5/4) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Merits consideration. C&D winner in October and good second back over this C&D two runs ago; each-way contender.
6th	11 6th (11) (9/2 +50%) Filey Beach	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(11) Filey Beach 9/2, Ninth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at this course (8f) 54 days ago. Has work to do. 0-9; poor last time but has a chance on his two previous runs, notably his 2nd over C&D.
7th	9 7th (9) (5/1 -11%) Thunderstorm Katie	5 5/1(-11%)	(9) Thunderstorm Katie 5/1, Not seen to best effect when seventh of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 45 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip and finishing well under hand riding. Significantly back up in trip and expected to be bang there. Good 4th over 6f here on stable debut; below par latest (5f); interesting back here at 7f.
8th	1 8th (1) (18/1 -80%) Marcello Si	18 18/1(-80%)	(1) Marcello Si 18/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 18/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won 3 races here earlier in the year (7f-1m) but below-par last twice.
9th	7 9th (7) (50/1 -355%) See My Baby Jive	50 50/1(-355%)	(7) See My Baby Jive 50/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this C&D. Off 109 days. Others more persuasive. Three wins over 7f at Ayr; good C&D second in July; below par latest; could bounce back.
10th	12 10th (12) (22/1 -38%) Angel Amadea	22 22/1(-38%)	(12) Angel Amadea 22/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Below-par fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 20/1) 33 days ago. Others have achieved more. Two wins at Wolverhampton in 2023; mainly disappointing this year; well handicapped now.
11th	6 11th (6) (25/1 -56%) Top Gun Tina	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Top Gun Tina 25/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap (10/1) at this course (8f). Off 10 months with her fitness to prove. 0-9; good second on latest run here (November 2023); may need the race after 329 days off.

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

JUST TYPICAL won nicely over course and distance last month and returns to this venue with every chance. The three-year-old finished a solid fourth over a longer trip at Southwell last time and is reunited with winning partner Ryan Kavanagh. Concert Boy has a bit to find with the selection but can still make his presence felt, while Filey Beach finished runner-up here in October and is not easily dismissed.

Lots with chances so at the likely odds it is worth siding with THUNDERSTORM KATIE to capitalise on a handy-looking mark now back at a more suitable trip and gain her breakthrough success. C&D scorer Concert Boy rates the pick of the rest, although the likes of Just Typical, Yaahobby and Angel of Antrim all need factoring in too.

It could be worth taking a chance on THUNDERSTORM KATIE getting off the mark on her third run for Jim Goldie.

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/4 +50%) Darlo Pride	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(6) Darlo Pride 11/4, C&D winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (5f) 12 days ago by head from Master of My Fate, all out. Remains on a workable mark nudged up 2 lb and likely to be on the premises once again. Gamely saw off Master Of My Fate at Newcastle latest and 2lb better off today; good claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/1 +22%) Mumayaz	7 7/1(+22%)	(4) Mumayaz 7/1, Three wins from 21 runs this year. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 9/2) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Back down in trip and tongue strap back on. Likely to find one or two too strong. Not at his best last time but capable at this level and Rossa Ryan is a positive booking.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +50%) Honour Your Dreams	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(5) Honour Your Dreams 9/2, 5/1, respectable 2 lengths seventh of 12 to Darlo Pride in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's not without a chance. Front-runner; finished behind a couple of these at Newcastle latest; change of headgear.
4	3 4th (3) (18/1 -157%) Smooth Silesie	18 18/1(-157%)	(3) Smooth Silesie 18/1, Five wins from 24 runs this year. Creditable 1¼ lengths second of 10 to Master of My Fate in handicap at Southwell (5f, 16/1) 8 days ago. 4 lb pull offers hope that she can at least get closer to that rival here. Had a good year and ran right up to her best at Southwell latest; needs more to win this.
5th	1 5th (1) (2/1 +64%) Master Of My Fate	2 2/1(+64%)	(1) Master Of My Fate 2/1, 5/2, won 10-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Smooth Silesie. 4 lb rise fair enough and likely to be in the thick of things once again. A wind op has worked the oracle and he won decisively at Southwell last week; good chance.
6th	9 6th (9) (18/1 -100%) American Fashion	18 18/1(-100%)	(9) American Fashion 18/1, Hooded for 1st time, bit below form second of 12 in maiden at Southwell (5f, 11/2) 8 days ago. Very much a contender back in handicap company. Latest second not strong form but she did at least see her race out better.
7th	8 7th (8) (28/1 -250%) Basholo	28 28/1(-250%)	(8) Basholo 28/1, Four-time C&D winner. 4 wins from 13 runs this year. 10/1, won 9-runner handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, always holding on. This is tougher but she's hard to discount all the same. Four C&D wins this year, the latest 12 days ago; tackling stronger opposition this time.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 -106%) Level Up	33 33/1(-106%)	(2) Level Up 33/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 20 runs this year. Latest win at Salisbury in August. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 28 days ago, not ideally placed. Visor back on and others make more appeal. Return to 0-70 company will help but the widest draw tempers any real enthusiasm.
9th	10 9th (10) (18/1 +10%) Gustav Graves	18 18/1(+10%)	(10) Gustav Graves 18/1, Four-time C&D winner. 4 wins from 17 runs this year. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 7 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Conditions to suit but recent efforts need bettering if he's to come out on top.
10th	11 10th (11) (28/1 -40%) Under Curfew	28 28/1(-40%)	(11) Under Curfew 28/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (5f) 7 days ago. Usually runs his race and will probably do so once more but others preferred for win purposes. Placed on last two cracks at 5f, including last week; up in class; vulnerable for the win.
11th	7 11th (7) (22/1 -300%) Havechatma	22 22/1(-300%)	(7) Havechatma 22/1, Two wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Southwell (5f, 2/1) 58 days ago, readily. Has to be respected in her bid to complete the hat-trick. Won two Class 6 events at Southwell in October in good style; up 8lb against better rivals.

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

Several of these are old rivals and the margins look tight in terms of handicapping. Last-time-out winners Master Of My Fate, Darlo Pride and Basholo all command respect and warrant close scrutiny. As does the hat-trick seeking Havechatma, despite this being her first start at this venue. However, it would be dangerous to allow AMERICAN FASHION to slip under the radar and, from a rating of just 60, this well-bred filly, who cost 340,000gns as a yearling, could be the surprise package in a wide-open race.

Plenty of these arrive here in good order. AMERICAN FASHION has yet to get her head in front but she appeared to benefit from the addition of a hood (on again here) when runner-up in a Southwell maiden recently (probably would've finished closer to the winner granted a clear run) and she is on an appealing mark back in handicap company. Darlo Pride got the better of Master of My Fate at Newcastle and he is feared most.

Darlo Pride is weighted to confirm Newcastle placings with MASTER OF MY FATE but the unexposed selection has won well since.

19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (9/1 +55%) Boujee Gold	9 9/1(+55%)	(8) Boujee Gold 9/1, C&D winner. 20/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 17 days ago. Likely to find a few too good once more. C&D win off 6lb higher last November; run okay the last twice but others look stronger.
2	10 2nd (10) (4/1 -20%) Forever Proud	4 4/1(-20%)	(10) Forever Proud 4/1, Three wins from 16 runs this year. 3/1, won 12-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 2 days ago. Merits consideration. Off the mark for new yard at Chelmsford on Thursday; respected under a penalty.
3	4 3rd (4) (18/1 -29%) Light Up Our Stars	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Light Up Our Stars 18/1, C&D winner. 18/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, well positioned. Needs a couple of these to falter. Multiple winner, including C&D, but only fourth here last week when well positioned.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 +29%) My Brother Mike	5 5/1(+29%)	(3) My Brother Mike 5/1, Didn't need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D (11/1) 30 days ago, suited by way race developed. 3 lb rise fair and she should be in the mix. Gained his tenth win with a ready C&D success last month; solid claims up 3lb.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/2 +31%) Inspiring Speeches	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(7) Inspiring Speeches 9/2, Below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 15/2) 61 days ago. Knocking on the door prior to that and he's one to consider. 14-race maiden but several good runs this year, including C&D; one to consider.
6th	6 6th (6) (28/1 -211%) Kodebreaker	28 28/1(-211%)	(6) Kodebreaker 28/1, Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 13/2) 33 days ago. Back up in trip and others look stronger here. Conditions no issue but he needs to leave his last two starts behind to win.
7th	1 7th (1) (14/1 -250%) Adace	14 14/1(-250%)	(1) Adace 14/1, Latest win at Kempton in October. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 10/1) 31 days ago, running on. Up in trip for this tapeta debut and she has to be taken seriously. Comes here in top form and she should make another bold bid.
8th	11 8th (11) (12/1 +0%) Damoiseau	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) Damoiseau 12/1, Unreliable sort. Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (8f) 47 days ago, left with too much to do. More will be needed if he's to open his account here. Exposed maiden but ran creditably at Kempton last month and holds each-way claims.
9th	5 9th (5) (18/1 -29%) We'renotreallyhere	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) We'renotreallyhere 18/1, 11/1 and visored for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Others more persuasive on this occasion. No improvement for a visor here last week; this year's best form gives him claims.
10th	2 10th (2) (4/1 +50%) Legend Of Leros	4 4/1(+50%)	(2) Legend Of Leros 4/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Nees to bounce back in a major way. Tumbled down the weights for new yard; new headgear and Rossa Ryan booked; check betting.
11th	9 11th (9) (14/1 +13%) Storm Asset	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Storm Asset 14/1, Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 40 days ago, not ideally placed. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Luckless run over C&D last time; dangerous mark and should have a big run in him.

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

MY BROTHER MIKE bounced back to form with a C&D win last month and isn't overburdened in his bid to follow up from just 3lb higher. Adace is more reliable than the majority of the rest and is capable of making this a good test, despite having never won from a mark this high before. Storm Asset, Damoiseau and Light Up Our Stars are other contenders to monitor in the betting.

If turned out again quickly following her Chelmsford success on Thursday evening, FOREVER PROUD could be the answer. Adace is in good form and she may be the one to follow the selection home, while Inspiring Speeches and My Brother Mike, who was a C&D winner last month, are others with claims.

Money for Legend Of Leros would alter the complexion of the race but as things stand STORM ASSET is tentatively preferred.

19:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/4 +0%) Overnight Oats	1.75 7/4(+0%)	(3) Overnight Oats 7/4, C&D winner who did well to get up late when landing 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 10/11) 17 days ago. Up another 3 lb but weighted to complete a four-timer. Completed a hat-trick when coming from well back at Lingfield latest; strong claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (2/1 +67%) Harry The Haggler	2 2/1(+67%)	(4) Harry The Haggler 2/1, 85/40, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW). Off 138 days. First run for yard after leaving Stuart Williams. Back to a potentially lenient mark. Creditable efforts for former trainer when last seen; Rossa Ryan booked for stable debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (13/2 -86%) The Spotlight Kid	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(1) The Spotlight Kid 13/2, Overcame a troubled passage to win 14-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 31 days ago. Not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid. Chasing a hat-trick after two wins at Kempton (1m/7f) last month; solid claims.
4	7 4th (7) (14/1 +30%) Buttercross Flyer	14 14/1(+30%)	(7) Buttercross Flyer 14/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Below form fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 10/1) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Retains ability but seems best at 7f and this trip might stretch her once again.
5th	2 5th (2) (9/1 -29%) Voltaic	9 9/1(-29%)	(2) Voltaic 9/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Respectable third of 13 in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (7f) 10 days ago. In the mix now back up in trip. Conditions fine but beaten off a 5lb lower mark the last twice.
6th	10 6th (10) (16/1 -33%) Bishop's Glory	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Bishop's Glory 16/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 30 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Possibilities. 7f win here last November; unplaced all ten runs in 2024; stamina not assured.
7th	6 7th (6) (33/1 -32%) Doctor Awtaad	33 33/1(-32%)	(6) Doctor Awtaad 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7¾ lengths tenth of 14 to The Spotlight Kid in handicap (50/1) at Kempton (7f) 31 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Down the field on handicap debut last month (50-1); longer trip could spark improvement.
8th	8 8th (8) (16/1 +0%) Eccentric	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Eccentric 16/1, 10/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 68 days ago, nearest finish. Can make his presence felt. Hard to win with but placed in two of his last three runs here; each-way shout.
9th	5 9th (5) (66/1 -32%) Beautiful Dawn	66 66/1(-32%)	(5) Beautiful Dawn 66/1, 80/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 11 days ago. Up in trip. Difficult ask. Struggled for current stable and opposable despite reduced mark and step back up in trip.
10th	9 10th (9) (28/1 -40%) Lupset Flossy Pop	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Lupset Flossy Pop 28/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. Good third of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm). Off 6 months. Significantly back up in trip and in the mix. Stamina query ahead of this return from 196 days off.

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THE SPOTLIGHT KID did just enough to score on his last two starts and, having won from this mark and higher before, going up 3lb for his latest success might not prevent him from rounding out a hat-trick. Overnight Oats is an obvious threat based on his current form and has also won off higher than his current rating. Eccentric and Lupset Flossy Pop are a couple of others who can get competitive on these terms.

OVERNIGHT OATS continues to thrive and can rack up a four-timer having done well to score at Lingfield last time out. Hat-trick seeking The Spotlight Kid appeals as the one to chase home James Owen's 4-y-o, with Eccentric, Lupset Flossy Pop and Harry The Haggle in the picture too.

The Spotlight Kid and OVERNIGHT OATS are thriving and the latter is fancied to make it four on the bounce.

20:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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