1 Saturday 28th December 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 28th December 2024

There were 51 Races on Saturday 28th December 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Leicester, 7 races at Leopardstown, 6 races at Catterick, 7 races at Limerick, 9 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 28th December 2024

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

12:05 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/2 +31%) Tour Ovalie	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Tour Ovalie 11/2, Proving to be steadily progressive and overcame a 3 lb rise for her Hereford win as she scored with a bit up her sleeve at Ludlow. This is tougher still but she clearly can't be discounted. Has won her last two and this progressive 5yo could play another leading role.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/4 +21%) Break My Soul	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(2) Break My Soul 11/4, £290,000 Irish point winner who scored twice over hurdles last spring at Chepstow/Fontwell. Went close at Ascot on return but found little when disappointing back there next time. Hood goes on. Could settle better now in a hood and she retains potential for her top yard.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 +0%) Panic Attack	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Panic Attack 9/2, Three-time hurdles winner (including this race in 2020) for David Pipe who shaped as if retaining all her ability, back from 22 months off, behind Tour Ovalie at Ludlow on debut for new yard 24 days ago. Entitled to build on that and could go well. Returning from long absence when good third at Ludlow on stable debut; could build on it.
4	8 4th (8) (17/2 +6%) Plantaroma	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(8) Plantaroma 17/2, Fair form in bumpers and has made a decent start over hurdles, beaten only by an exciting prospect at Chepstow on return then clear of the rest when second again at Sedgefield. Could have more to offer now handicapping. Runner-up on four of her five starts and no surprise to see a good run on handicap debut.
5th	11 5th (11) (20/1 -25%) Strong Belle	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) Strong Belle 20/1, Bagged 2m mares' maiden at Bangor in February and back to form returned to this trip when second at Hereford last month. 1 lb lower here. Step back in right direction when 7l second last time but a bigger performance is needed.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/3 +17%) Sunset Marquesa	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(5) Sunset Marquesa 10/3, Went one better than on her hurdling debut at Wincanton last month, clearly having learnt from that as her jumping was more assured. Will go on improving and leading claims on handicap bow. Won at Wincanton on her second hurdle start and she has potential off her opening mark.
7th	7 7th (7) (80/1 -220%) Barrons Land	80 80/1(-220%)	(7) Barrons Land 80/1, Gained a fourth success of a very productive first half of the season when proving a length too strong for a subsequent winner at Sedgefield in October. Left Donald McCain after and was well beaten starting out for this yard at Southwell. Four wins this season for Donald McCain but tailed off on last month's stable debut.
8th	3 8th (3) (33/1 -106%) Titanium Moon	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Titanium Moon 33/1, Thrived over hurdles in summer 2023, completing a 4-timer. Stiff task in the Dawn Run at Cheltenham when last seen and goes handicapping on return. Prolific in May-July 2023 but has run just twice since and hasn't shone.
9th	9 9th (9) (14/1 -17%) Asian Spice	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) Asian Spice 14/1, Made it back-to-back wins in 2m mares' handicap at Windsor a fortnight ago. Another career-high mark to overcome in a tougher race but she's clearly going the right way. Has won her last two; up in the weights and in grade but has a progressive profile.
10th	1 10th (1) (10/1 +29%) Spring Note	10 10/1(+29%)	(1) Spring Note 10/1, Disappointing on return but 3-3 here previously, including victory in this race 12 months ago, and she should bounce back. Pulled up here last time but excellent record here previously; won this race last year.

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BREAK MY SOUL may have disappointed when taking a keen hold at Ascot last time out, but she is better judged on her penultimate effort when narrowly touched off over the same track and trip. A progressive sort last season, the five-year-old remains with plenty of potential and she may have too much for Sunset Marquesa, who makes her handicap debut on the back of an easy success at Wincanton last month. Both arriving here on a hat-trick, Asian Spice and Tour Ovalie are leading contenders as well.

PANIC ATTACK ran well back from a long absence for her new yard at Ludlow and might be worth chancing to repeat her 2020 win in this. Sunset Marquesa slammed her rivals at Wincanton and is a major contender now handicapping. Asian Spice and Tour Ovalie are on hat-tricks and have to be respected.

Panic Attack is tempting but this could go to ASIAN SPICE, who has an improving profile and is taken to complete a hat-trick.

12:05 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:15 Leicester Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1/4 +50%) Butch	0.25 1/4(+50%)	(2) Butch 1/4, Progressed into a useful performer over hurdles last season and promises to make an even better chaser, so good chance he can make a winning start in this sphere after 10 months off. This trip is on the tight side for his chase debut he's the most talented of these.
2	1 2nd (1) (12/1 -71%) Abbeydale	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) Abbeydale 12/1, Fairly useful 2m hurdler for Gordon Elliott but he was a below-par ninth at Ayr for his new yard in April and suffered a nasty experience sent chasing after 7 months off at Bangor 6 weeks ago, taking a very heavy fall 5 out when still towards rear. He fell mid-race on his switch to fences in a handicap at Bangor.
3	3 3rd (3) (18/5 -44%) Farnoge	3.6 18/5(-44%)	(3) Farnoge 18/5, Winner of first 3 starts under Rules, including novice hurdles at Newton Abbot/Ascot. Pulled up twice before getting back on track in a first-time tongue strap when third in a Perth listed event in the spring. Failed to meet expectations on chase bow/return but yard in better form now. Headgear on. Dual hurdle winner; ran okay on chase debut despite failing favourite backers.

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BUTCH showed a fine attitude with his narrow-margin successes at Cheltenham last season and Olly Murphy's gelding has shaped as though fences will bring about another level of improvement. Farnoge looked to need his first run in this discipline at Wetherby and is expected to step forward, but Abbeydale has something to find on the figures and a bit to prove with regards to his jumping having fallen at Bangor last time.

BUTCH was comfortably the best of these over hurdles and will make a chaser, so there's every chance he can make a winning start in this sphere. Farnoge is next best.

Olly Murphy's BUTCH was the best of these over hurdles and should be difficult to beat with a trouble-free round.

12:15 Leicester Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:20 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (5/6 +49%) Kaid D'authie	0.833333 5/6(+49%)	(6) Kaid D'authie 5/6, Promising sort. Fifth in a newcomers race in France at Auteuil in spring 2023. Backed as if defeat was out of the question (went off 1/3) but fell fifth in Navan maiden hurdle for new connections 20 months later. Evidently well regarded. 5th behind Majborough at Auteuil; fell on yard debut 3 weeks ago but was backed into 1-3F.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/2 +56%) Koktail Divin	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(8) Koktail Divin 7/2, Dual bumper winner in France for Alain Couetil. Switched to a top yard for hurdle debut. Betting informative. Won twice in testing conditions in France; interesting recruit for this yard but tough ask.
3	9 3rd (9) (25/1 +11%) Krak	25 25/1(+11%)	(9) Krak 25/1, €90,000 Muhtathir gelding. The betting should help guide to expectations with this one. Muhtathir gelding; dam 2m4f-2m6f chase winner; tough ask for a newcomer.
4	7 4th (7) (10/3 -33%) Kalix Delabarriere	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(7) Kalix Delabarriere 10/3, 4/5, won 10-runner bumper at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) on debut in May. It'll be very interesting to see how he compares in the betting to stablemate Kaid d'Authie. Beat a subsequent Listed bumper winner on debut and should improve now over hurdles.
5th	5 5th (5) (50/1 +0%) Found A Diamond	50 50/1(+0%)	(5) Found A Diamond 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, sixth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) on debut 35 days ago. 22l 6th of 14 in maiden hurdle last month and should improve if handling quicker ground.
6th	10 6th (10) (6/4 +20%) Sermandzarak	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(10) Sermandzarak 6/4, Won both bumpers earlier in the year, the latter a valuable event at the Punchestown Festival in April. Promising second on hurdle debut there (19.4f, soft) 35 days ago, rallying. Likely to improve and go well. Nice prospect who won Goffs Defender bumper and was only beaten half a length on return.
7th	2 7th (2) (25/1 +24%) Butchers Bill	25 25/1(+24%)	(2) Butchers Bill 25/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in bumper (17/2) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Tailed off in valuable bumper but only 17-2; this brother of Romeo Coolio may do better.
8th	11 8th (11) (40/1 +0%) Van Demon	40 40/1(+0%)	(11) Van Demon 40/1, Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. Little better than modest form in 2 hurdles but should have more to offer at some stage. Shown ability in maiden hurdles but wouldn't appear to be in same league as a few of these.
9th	12 9th (12) (200/1 -700%) Native Glory	200 200/1(-700%)	(12) Native Glory 200/1, €65,000 3-y-o, Getaway filly. Sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Theatre Native, and half-sister to smart hurdler Theatre Glory and useful hurdler Ambitious Fellow. The betting should help guide to expectations. Getaway filly; sister to 2m hurdle winner Theatre Native; tough race to make a debut.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (80/1 -60%) Colorado Charlie	80 80/1(-60%)	(4) Colorado Charlie 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Offered something to work on when fifth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Roscommon (20.2f, soft, 40/1) on NH debut 144 days ago. Encouraging 50-1 5th on debut over this trip and entitled to improve; off 144 days.
10th	1 10th (1) (250/1 +0%) Another Challenge	250 250/1(+0%)	(1) Another Challenge 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, fourteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft) 15 days ago. Up in trip. 11-2 for debut but tailed off and same result when 125s earlier this month.
11th	3 11th (3) (150/1 +25%) Chanceawetmorning	150 150/1(+25%)	(3) Chanceawetmorning 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, first run since leaving John Joseph Hanlon when thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.5f, good to soft) 12 days ago. 3rd in lesser races twice so far but tailed off in Naas maiden hurdle last week.

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KAID D'AUTHIE showed promise on debut behind Majborough in France last year and was backed as if defeat was out of the question on his first run since, when making the running until falling about halfway at Navan earlier this month. It will be interesting to see how strong stablemate Kalix Delabarriere is in the market having landed the odds in a Ballinrobe bumper that has worked out well, while Koktail Divin stays well and impressed when winning twice on the Flat in France. Sermandzarak also rates a serious threat having won the valuable Goffs Defender Bumper at the Punchestown Festival and he beat all bar Butch Cassidy on his hurdle debut over 2m3f at the same venue.

The strength behind KAID D'AUTHIE in the betting at Navan suggests he'd been giving the right signals at Closutton so he's taken to gain compensation, with confidence increased should the market speak in his favour again. Gordon Elliott's Sermandzarak made a promising start to his hurdle career at Punchestown and is second choice ahead of the other Willie Mullins runner Kalix Delabarriere.

The one to beat may be SERMANDZARAK (nap) who won a valuable Punchestown bumper and was only narrowly denied on last month's return

12:20 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:25 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/11 +27%) Not Staying Long	0.909091 10/11(+27%)	(1) Not Staying Long 10/11, Fair winner over hurdles, successful at Ayr (24.3f) last season when trained by R. Mike Smith. Having rejoined former trainer, took very well to chasing on return when a wide-margin winner at this C&D (good) 11 days ago. Leading contender. Suited by the strong pace winning by 20l over C&D on recent chasing debut.
2	5 2nd (5) (13/2 -86%) Beat The Edge	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(5) Beat The Edge 13/2, Only the one win from 27 starts, but after 6 months off he ran creditably on first outing since leaving Tim Easterby when runner-up at Sedgefield (21.1f, good to soft) in November. Task is now to back up his latest effort. Ran well in defeat on last month's stable debut at Sedgefield and this track also suits.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 +31%) Get A Superstar	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(2) Get A Superstar 11/2, Yet to add to his bumper victory but has largely acquitted himself with credit in handicap hurdles since the spring. Lesser effort when mid-field at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) in November, but he could be in the mix as he makes his chase debut. 0-8 over hurdles; ran well two starts ago but needs to find something extra on chase debut.
4	3 4th (3) (11/1 +8%) Hazard Collonges	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Hazard Collonges 11/1, Still looking for first success but from his falling mark he was beaten only 1¾ lengths when last of 4 at this C&D in November. No match for Not Staying Long here (good) last time, but he could make another bold bid having been eased a further 2 lb. Built up big lead over C&D 11 days ago but was comfortably reeled in by Not Staying Long.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (9/2 +31%) Kingofthegame	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(6) Kingofthegame 9/2, Ex-pointer who, following a quick switch to chasing, showed encouragement when making the frame in handicaps first 2 starts this season. Sent off odds on but lost both front shoes when pulled up last time, so he could bounce back with cheekpieces added. Ran as though something was amiss last time but made good start to chase career in October.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (22/1 +33%) Agirlcalledchloe	22 22/1(+33%)	(8) Agirlcalledchloe 22/1, Remains a maiden under Rules and, making first start since leaving P. J. Rothwell, was again pulled up at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Back down in trip having had a wind operation since last time. 0-28 under rules in Ireland; pulled up (breathing issue) on stable debut; had wind op.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (40/1 -60%) Zara's Universe	40 40/1(-60%)	(7) Zara's Universe 40/1, Gained a third success over fences at Southwell (15.8f) in March but her form has been mixed since (including over hurdles), well held back chasing at Market Rasen (19.2f, soft) 23 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won off this mark in March but is very inconsistent and would appeal more on slow ground.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (50/1 +0%) Ritson	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Ritson 50/1, Gained his only success in handicap chase at Newcastle (16.3f) on Boxing Day 2022 but has largely struggled for form since, faring no better having joined current yard on last 2 starts. Has enough to prove. Well beaten on both starts foir new stable this autumn; not the most obvious answer.

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An impressive winner on her chase debut over C&D recently, NOT STAYING LONG is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and she can follow up off 10lb higher. The excellent form of her stable is another plus, and she may have too much for Beat The Edge, who shaped very well on his debut for new connections when second at Sedgefield last month. Kingofthegame cannot be ruled out either.

NOT STAYING LONG showed much improved form when scoring easily at this C&D on her chasing debut last time and she can go on to follow up with further progress to come. Kingofthegame had excuses on his latest outing so he could be worth another chance in first-time cheekpieces, with Hazard Collonges the pick of the remainder.

The suggestion is BEAT THE EDGE, who ran well on last month's stable debut and remains well handicapped.

12:25 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:30 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (7/4 -17%) Mclaurey	1.75 7/4(-17%)	(11) Mclaurey 7/4, Another sound effort when third of 19 in novice hurdle (6/1) at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 18 days ago. No reason why he won't be on the premises again. Well backed when second over 2m4f at Tipperary and creditable run over 2m3f since.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 +22%) En Or	7 7/1(+22%)	(2) En Or 7/1, useful winner at 17f on Flat, showing improved form to win 9-runner handicap (6/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 24 days ago, suited by way race developed. Should be capable of better than what we've seen so far over hurdles. Recent AW winner now rated 92 on the Flat (stays 2m); hurdling form only okay in five runs.
3	6 3rd (6) (5/6 +72%) Shoot The Blues	0.833333 5/6(+72%)	(6) Shoot The Blues 5/6, Thrice-raced winner under NH rules. Third of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.6f, heavy, 11/10). Off 10 months but he's one to consider. Course bumper winner and two good hurdle runs early in the year; wants it soft.
4	8 4th (8) (40/1 +0%) Beautiful Chaos	40 40/1(+0%)	(8) Beautiful Chaos 40/1, Fair Flat winner. Promising individual. Fair winner at 11f on Flat. Fourth of 11 in novice hurdle (18/1) at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good) on NH debut 46 days ago. Down in trip. Open to improvement. Rated 64 on the level; ran okay on hurdling debut but had blood in nostrils post-race.
5th	5 5th (5) (8/1 -14%) Quint Major	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Quint Major 8/1, Winner in bumper at Clonmel in October. Creditable third of 6 in bumper at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft, 4/1) 57 days ago. Makes hurdles debut at a realistic level. Decent bumper form including Clonmel win; half-brother to hurdles winner; jumping debut.
6th	4 6th (4) (66/1 -32%) Phoenix Cowboy	66 66/1(-32%)	(4) Phoenix Cowboy 66/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 13 hurdle runs. Eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Cork (16.2f, soft) 15 days ago. Placed in 2m4f handicap last month but soundly beaten twice since.
7th	13 7th (13) (125/1 -25%) Old Kenmare	125 125/1(-25%)	(13) Old Kenmare 125/1, Frozen Fire gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler Dave And Bernie, stays 2½m. Wears hood. Frozen Fire newcomer is closely related to 2m/2m1f hurdle winner Dave And Bernie.
8th	9 8th (9) (200/1 +0%) Brown Boots	200 200/1(+0%)	(9) Brown Boots 200/1, 40/1, thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Showed promise in a point but beaten a long way on hurdling debut.
9th	18 9th (18) (80/1 +20%) Run For Cover	80 80/1(+20%)	(18) Run For Cover 80/1, Hood/ tongue strap on, ninth of 19 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Naas (16f, soft) on NH debut. Off 8 months. Huge price when midfield in Naas maiden in April.
10th	17 10th (17) (200/1 -100%) Captain Kate	200 200/1(-100%)	(17) Captain Kate 200/1, Libertarian mare. Dam, no promise over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 3¼m) Concert Pianist. Maiden pointer. A few okay runs in points but unlikely to contend on rules debut.
11th	3 11th (3) (100/1 -52%) Glam De Vega	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Glam De Vega 100/1, First run since leaving Roger Varian when pulled up in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft, 20/1) on NH debut 94 days ago. Useful Flat form in Britain a couple of years ago; pulled up on hurdling debut at Listowel.
12th	7 12th (7) (100/1 +50%) Bambeano	100 100/1(+50%)	(7) Bambeano 100/1, Poor hurdler. Fair winner at 12f on Flat. First run since leaving Mark Fahey when 150/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Naas (16.2f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Dual Flat winner ran okay on hurdling debut in 2022; failed to complete on yard debut.
13th	12 13th (12) (200/1 +0%) Notevenatext	200 200/1(+0%)	(12) Notevenatext 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, last of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) 25 days ago. Hood/cheekpieces on for 1st time. Tailed off all starts; headgear combo fitted.
14th	1 14th (1) (50/1 +24%) Big Dispute	50 50/1(+24%)	(1) Big Dispute 50/1, Bumper winner. Eighth of 20 in novice hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft, 80/1) on hurdles bow 20 days ago. Bumper winner was coming back from a break when beaten a long way on hurdling debut.
15th	16 15th (16) (200/1 +0%) Calypso Bluebird	200 200/1(+0%)	(16) Calypso Bluebird 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft) 15 days ago. Has shown little in first two hurdle starts.
16th	14 16th (14) (200/1 -100%) Rookery Woods	200 200/1(-100%)	(14) Rookery Woods 200/1, Point winner. Eleventh of 12 in bumper (40/1) at Listowel (20f, soft) on NH debut 94 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Point winner was tailed off in Listowel bumper on rules debut.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (200/1 -150%) Uppertown Hill	200 200/1(-150%)	(15) Uppertown Hill 200/1, 250/1, thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.6f, soft) 18 days ago. Out the back on first two starts over hurdles.

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Point-to-point winner MCLAUREY was well backed when second over 2m4f at Tipperary and gave another creditable display when third over 2m3f at Punchestown. It's interesting that connections drop him back in trip, despite the fact that he has been doing his best work late on, and he gets the vote. Did I Ask You That showed plenty of ability in bumpers and made a nice start over hurdles when placed over 2m6f at Punchestown. The winner franked that form in a Grade 2 here on Thursday. Course bumper winner Shoot The Blues likes it soft and had two good hurdle runs over this trip early in the year. He's been off for 10 months but is likely to be primed.

Having displayed ability in bumpers, DID I ASK YOU THAT made a promising return from 19 months off at Punchestown and sure to build on that, he's marginally preferred to Mclaurey, who looks a solid opponent. Shoot The Blues is also of interest.

After two good efforts over further, it is interesting that connections come back to 2m with McLAUREY (nap) and he is chosen

12:30 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:37 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (18/1 +10%) Peso	18 18/1(+10%)	(6) Peso 18/1, Third sole start in Irish points and showed something to work on 18 months later in 2m Chepstow novice hurdle. Should build on that. Has shown ability in Irish point and novice hurdle; could go well.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 +0%) Koapey	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Koapey 5/1, Has made a promising start in bumper and 2m novice hurdle at Ffos Las (had breathing operation in between). Open to improvement. Runner-up in two races at Ffos Las; looks a winner waiting to happen.
3	2 3rd (2) (14/1 +0%) In Limbo	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) In Limbo 14/1, Placed all 3 starts in points and showed plenty to work on returning from 20 months off on recent hurdles debut at Exeter. Entitled to improve. Irish point form has substance; ran respectably on rules debut; solid.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 -33%) Kap Boy	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Kap Boy 12/1, Winning bumper debut at Chepstow last season and third at Newbury in January, but shaped as if amiss sent hurdling at former track after 9 months off/breathing operation. Bit to prove now. Ran is something was amiss last time; still open to further progress.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/1 -144%) Akimos	11 11/1(-144%)	(1) Akimos 11/1, €45,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Dam 21f hurdle winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 2¾m) Starchitect. Makes plenty of appeal on paper and yard have won this twice in recent years. 45,000euros 3yo; useful pedigree; major stable; interesting newcomer.
6th	7 6th (7) (15/2 +6%) Wotter Trotter	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(7) Wotter Trotter 15/2, From a good jumping family and caught the eye on debut at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago, belying his long odds as he fared easily best of those held up. Sure to improve for top yard. Possibilities, provided he builds on Huntingdon debut effort.
7th	11 7th (11) (10/1 +9%) Star Time	10 10/1(+9%)	(11) Star Time 10/1, Fairly useful form on Flat (stays 1½m), improved when winning last 2 starts. Interesting on hurdles debut in receipt of 3-y-o allowance. Successful in last two Flat starts and is still unexposed; interesting.
8th	8 8th (8) (11/10 +51%) La Marquise	1.1 11/10(+51%)	(8) La Marquise 11/10, Dual bumper winner who finished an excellent third in the Nickel Coin at Aintree and gave that form another boost when making a successful debut over hurdles at Ludlow, getting there late but looking a good bit better than that in overcoming some inexperience. Useful prospect. Useful bumper form; overcame trouble to win at Ludlow on hurdles debut.
9th	9 9th (9) (150/1 -200%) Luna De Castana	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Luna De Castana 150/1, Well held in bumpers last season (well backed on debut). Work to do now hurdling. Needs to improve on her bumper form.
10th	5 10th (5) (66/1 -32%) Noble Park	66 66/1(-32%)	(5) Noble Park 66/1, Well held in Sandown bumper and 21f Warwick maiden hurdle. Well held in both runs and is perhaps one of the yard's lesser lights.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (125/1 -525%) Media Style	125 125/1(-525%)	(10) Media Style 125/1, Well backed but proved green and well beaten in Plumpton bumper on recent debut. Performed a long way below market expectations in Plumpton bumper.

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La Marquise is penalised for winning at Ludlow on her hurdling bow, but she should have more to offer and has to enter calculations. Koapey finished a respectable second at Ffios Las and is likely to prove competitive once again, while WOTTER TROTTER is another expected to improve. The four-year-old finished a promising fourth over hurdles at Huntingdon on his racecourse debut, despite being hampered in the early stages, and Dan Skelton's charge can show the benefit of that experience to feature in the finish here. The newcomer Akimos is worthy of a market check.

LA MARQUISE overcame inexperience and was value for extra when scoring first time up over hurdles at Ludlow, seeing off Thursday's Fontwell winner Kalium, and she looks a useful prospect. She can follow up. Akimos and 3-y-o Star Time are interesting starting out in this sphere, while Wotter Trotter can improve on his encouraging debut.

Productive filly LA MARQUISE could well prove capable of defying a penalty. Koapey is second choice.

12:37 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:45 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 +64%) Henry Box Brown	5 5/1(+64%)	(3) Henry Box Brown 5/1, Gained a first success over fences at Worcester (20f) in August but well held since. Others are more appealing. Led late on at Worcester (2m4f, good; fine on softer) in August but below par since.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 -105%) Northern Reel	3.333333 10/3(-105%)	(4) Northern Reel 10/3, Irish point winner who is going the right way and got off the mark under Rules in 8-runner handicap chase at Leicester last month. Good second at Southwell a week later and expected to be bang there again. In form but heading up the weights and ground this slow might not be ideal.
3	7 3rd (7) (25/1 -150%) Thirsty Farmer	25 25/1(-150%)	(7) Thirsty Farmer 25/1, Well backed and off the mark in a weak handicap hurdle on return from 8 months off at Stratford in May 2022. Not seen since, however, so market may prove best guide on belated chase bow. Last seen in May 2022 when winning a 2m6f handicap hurdle at Stratford off this mark.
4	1 4th (1) (20/1 -100%) Knocknagappagh	20 20/1(-100%)	(1) Knocknagappagh 20/1, Long-standing maiden who was runner-up on 3 of first 4 starts over fences but little impact 3 starts since, including on yard debut/return last month. Runner-up three times over fences but remains a maiden and ran poorly last time.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/3 +63%) Jumbo Veste Verte	3.333333 10/3(+63%)	(6) Jumbo Veste Verte 10/3, Poor maiden hurdler who was given a considerate introduction to chasing at Market Rasen (21f) 6 weeks ago. Needs a lot more in first-time headgear. These conditions should suit him better than those when well beaten on his chase debut.
6th	2 6th (2) (3/1 +0%) Jikala	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Jikala 3/1, French import who landed Hereford juvenile in March 2023. Off 20 months before an encouraging sixth of 8 in handicap chase here (22.7f, soft) on her debut over fences 23 days ago, close up until a blunder 3 out. No surprise to see her take a sizeable step forward now. Encouraging chase debut here 23 days ago on the back of a long absence.
7th	8 7th (8) (20/1 -67%) Staar	20 20/1(-67%)	(8) Staar 20/1, Just one effort of note under Rules, namely when going close in a Wincanton handicap hurdle in December 2022. Not so good in 4 subsequent starts, though, including over fences. Off 9 months. Unseated on chase debut and jumping lacked fluency when tailed off at Fontwell.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (18/1 +28%) Outback Frontiers	18 18/1(+28%)	(5) Outback Frontiers 18/1, Twice a winner over hurdles, latterly at Stratford (18.7f) in July. However, has made a discouraging start to his chasing career last 2 starts. Won twice over hurdles but has offered little in two chases, with and without cheekpieces.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (33/1 0%) Can't Buy Time	33 33/1(0%)	(9) Can't Buy Time 33/1, No show in 5 starts over hurdles and chase bow/return but did at least offer a glimmer of hope fitted in this headgear when fourth at Fontwell 18 days ago. Showed more in the blinkers at Fontwell (2m5f, soft) latest but still beaten nearly 18l.

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NORTHERN REEL was an impressive winner here over a longer trip before finishing runner-up at Southwell when turned out under a penalty. The six-year-old has clearly benefited from the switch to fences and wouldn't need to have improved much based on her opposition. Jumbo Veste Verte may appreciate wearing cheekpieces for the first time, while any market support for the returning Thirsty Farmer would make him of interest.

NORTHERN REEL has taken well to this sphere and has a good chance of resuming winning ways with most of her rivals arriving with something to prove. Jikala shaped well back from a long absence on chase bow here earlier this month and is a clear next best.

This isn't a strong race and JIKALA ran a lot better than her margin of defeat implies here 23 days ago.

12:45 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:50 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 20f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	18 1st (18) (15/2 +70%) Giant Haystacks	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(18) Giant Haystacks 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/6, creditable second of 14 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 25 days ago, running on. Up in trip. Encouraging yard debut when 4th in h'cap hurdle and 2nd since; major player up in trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (14/1 +13%) Cave Court	14 14/1(+13%)	(1) Cave Court 14/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Ballinrobe in July. 6/1, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, soft) 94 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration. Justified favouritism at Ballinrobe, not as good twice since; tailed off when last seen.
3	20 3rd (20) (17/2 -55%) Aurea Fortuna	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(20) Aurea Fortuna 17/2, Fair maiden hurdler/chaser. Good second of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft, 9/2) 18 days ago, no match for winner. Back to form in recent starts but drop back to this trip may be against him.
4	12 4th (12) (12/1 -20%) Down Around	12 12/1(-20%)	(12) Down Around 12/1, 7/2, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Thurles (20.2f, good to soft) 29 days ago, always holding on. Should remain competitive up 7 lb. Off the mark at 19th attempt at Thurles last month but 7lb higher in much deeper race here.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 +17%) His Nibs	5 5/1(+17%)	(6) His Nibs 5/1, Below form fifth of 18 in novice hurdle (4/1) at Cork (16.2f, soft) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. 0-10; hasn't built on promise shown in bumpers but longer trip should suit now h'capping.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +55%) Jolie Jewel	9 9/1(+55%)	(7) Jolie Jewel 9/1, Winner in hurdle at Cork in May. Creditable third of 19 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Navan (20.2f, good to soft) 42 days ago, running on. Surprise 50-1 maiden hurdle winner and consistent since but more required here.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 +0%) Heliko Conti	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Heliko Conti 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, below form eleventh of 24 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good) 28 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 2nd in this last year from 2lb higher but struggled this term and tailed off latest.
8th	13 8th (13) (7/1 -27%) Portarlington	7 7/1(-27%)	(13) Portarlington 7/1, 3 wins from 8 runs this season. 6/5, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft) 14 days ago, kept up to work. Can make presence felt. Goes for a 4-timer after justifying favouritism from 10lb lower recently; respected.
9th	14 9th (14) (6/1 +63%) Stay Gold	6 6/1(+63%)	(14) Stay Gold 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fifth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft, 8/1) 35 days ago. Should have more to offer. Lightly raced sort; ran respectably on h'cap bow and return to better ground may suit.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (25/1 -25%) Penny Jar	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Penny Jar 25/1, 14/1, below form fifteenth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Navan (22.4f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Won 3 h'cap hurdles in 2022; losing run but good run at Gowran in Oct'; tailed off since.
25	25 \|U\| (25) (33/1 -65%) Ladiam	33 33/1(-65%)	(25) Ladiam 33/1, 50/1, good 12½ lengths third of 12 to Portarlington in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft) 14 days ago. No wins since 2022 but encouraging 3rd to Portarlington latest.
10th	11 10th (11) (25/1 +24%) Cozone	25 25/1(+24%)	(11) Cozone 25/1, 25/1, tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Won Clonmel claiming hurdle; went close in 2 Nov' runs; struggled recently but fair mark.
11th	16 11th (16) (80/1 -142%) Voice Of Reason	80 80/1(-142%)	(16) Voice Of Reason 80/1, 28/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 20 days ago. Trainer going well. Flat winner who improved for new yard when switched to h'caps but tailed off last twice.
12th	19 12th (19) (40/1 +20%) Useta Lover	40 40/1(+20%)	(19) Useta Lover 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, 19 lengths eleventh of 14 to Portarlington in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good) 46 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Well held on all four outings so far including h'cap bow latest' and seems on a stiff mark.
13th	10 13th (10) (14/1 +0%) Winding River	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Winding River 14/1, Latest win in chase at Clonmel in October. Good second of 13 in handicap chase (10/1) at Thurles (18.3f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Dual hurdle winner; recent chase winner arrives in form from lower hurdle mark here.
14th	4 14th (4) (25/1 -25%) Pax	25 25/1(-25%)	(4) Pax 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft, 16/1) 35 days ago, pulled up before last. Tongue strap on 1st time. Minor promise in maiden hurdle but tailed off in h'caps twice since.
15th	24 15th (24) (66/1 -100%) Dragon's Pass	66 66/1(-100%)	(24) Dragon's Pass 66/1, Bit below form 25 lengths seventh of 12 to Portarlington in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Blinkers back on. Has looked regressive in recent times; was long way behind Portarlington a fortnight ago.
16th	26 16th (26) (66/1 +0%) Cruisin Susan	66 66/1(+0%)	(26) Cruisin Susan 66/1, Below form eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21f, heavy, 28/1) 32 days ago. Others more persuasive. Gained third hurdle success from 2lb lower at Tramore in August but tailed off last twice.
17th	3 17th (3) (80/1 -300%) Starman	80 80/1(-300%)	(3) Starman 80/1, 33/1, seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Navan (16f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Won at Limerick this time last year but it's been a mixed bag since; best form on softer.
18th	9 18th (9) (50/1 +24%) Swelltime	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) Swelltime 50/1, Latest win in hurdle at Killarney in August. Sixteenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, good to soft, 125/1) 72 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle run. Dual purpose performer who was a winner in August; struggled in both spheres since.
19th	21 19th (21) (25/1 -56%) Freddie Robdal	25 25/1(-56%)	(21) Freddie Robdal 25/1, 17/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Thurles (16.6f, good) 37 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Up in trip. Should continue to give a good account. Dual chase winner; 0-8 over timber and stamina to prove at this trip.
20th	15 20th (15) (12/1 -118%) Lady Rose Hackett	12 12/1(-118%)	(15) Lady Rose Hackett 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 13/2 and hooded for 1st time, creditable fourth of 18 in maiden hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Interesting runner. Point winner; running well in defeat in maiden hurdles and behind 2 nice prospects latest.
21st	5 21st (5) (50/1 -150%) Grappa Nonino	50 50/1(-150%)	(5) Grappa Nonino 50/1, Thirteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft, 22/1) 35 days ago. Others have achieved more. Maiden hurdle winner at Navan in March 2023 but has shown little in this sphere since.

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PORTARLINGTON has proved a great acquisition for current connections completing a hat-trick and was particularly impressive over this trip at Fairyhouse last time, with Ladiam over 12 lengths behind in third. Stay Gold caught the eye when finishing well on his handicap debut over 2m3f at Punchestown, while Giant Haystacks and point-to-point winner Lady Rose Hackett have also shown promise and have scope for further improvement. His Nibs steps up in trip on his handicap debut, while Aurea Fortuna, Jolie Jewel and Arch Enemy are others to consider.

A chance is taken on handicap newcomer LADY ROSE HACKETT for last year's winning trainer/jockey combination of Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore. His Nibbs is another who appeals as a likely improver in handicaps and also makes the shortlist along with the thriving Portarlington and the other de Bromhead runner Freddie Robdal.

It might be worth taking a flying on COZONE who is on his lowest mark for some time and should appreciate a return to further

12:50 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +33%) Kdeux Saint Fray	2 2/1(+33%)	(5) Kdeux Saint Fray 2/1, Point winner who made a successful start under Rules when rallying to lead again close home in 6-runner bumper at Ascot (15.7f, good) last month. Respected as he goes up in trip for his hurdling debut. Battled well for narrow success in Ascot bumper on rules debut; obvious contender here.
2	9 2nd (9) (6/4 +40%) Tamarind Bay	1.5 6/4(+40%)	(9) Tamarind Bay 6/4, Fair form on 2 of his 3 outings in bumpers and has made a promising start over hurdles, building on her initial experience when runner-up to a fellow improver in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft) 23 days ago. Major player. Good second at Market Rasen this month and looks set to play a major role here.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 +31%) Frisby	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(3) Frisby 9/2, Successful on sole outing in points a year ago and produced a promising first effort under Rules when second in an Ayr bumper (16f, heavy) in February. Off since but he's one to note on his hurdling debut. Point winner; second in heavy-ground bumper in February; makes hurdle debut after layoff.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +0%) Shattered Soldier	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Shattered Soldier 7/1, Wide-margin winner on fifth start in Irish points in April and showed ability sent hurdling when third of 4 in novice at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) a month ago. Entitled to progress with his recent run behind him. Wide-margin point winner in April and made quite encouraging rules debut last month.
5th	4 5th (4) (150/1 +0%) Jamesieconn	150 150/1(+0%)	(4) Jamesieconn 150/1, Winning Irish pointer but has made a low-key start under Rules, again finishing well held when eleventh of 14 in maiden at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 8 days ago. Up in trip. Irish point winner in April but has not shown much on his two recent hurdling starts.
6th	8 6th (8) (9/1 -64%) Supreme George	9 9/1(-64%)	(8) Supreme George 9/1, Irish point recruit who posted best effort under Rules so far when runner-up in novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good) last time. Bred to be suited by this longer distance so there could be further improvement to come. Ran well from the front when second at Doncaster last month; likely contender here.
7th	2 7th (2) (150/1 0%) Donny's Fortune	150 150/1(0%)	(2) Donny's Fortune 150/1, Dual point winner but has offered little in 2 maiden hurdles this season, pulled up at Hexham (20.1f, soft) 17 days ago. Looks to be up against it. 2-12 in points; a well-beaten outsider in two maiden hurdles for new stable this autumn.
8th	10 8th (10) (66/1 -230%) Snapaudaciaheros	66 66/1(-230%)	(10) Snapaudaciaheros 66/1, Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers, matching previous form under an enterprising ride when third of 7 at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) last time. Hood applied as she makes the switch to hurdling. Made the frame in all three bumpers but improvement is needed on this hurdling debut.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (100/1 0%) Dante's Inferno	100 100/1(0%)	(1) Dante's Inferno 100/1, Ran to a fair level first 2 starts in bumpers but well held on final outing last season. After 8 months off (left Georgina Nicholls), finished down the field at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Well beaten on recent stable/hurdle debut; moves up from 2m today.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (250/1 -150%) Marquee Lights	250 250/1(-150%)	(6) Marquee Lights 250/1, Sent off at 100/1 for debut and made a bad mistake sixth before pulled up in maiden hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Hood now reached for, but he's likely to need more time. Struggled to get competitive when 100-1 for hurdling debut at Newcastle (2m1f).

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A point-to-point winner over 2m4f in May, KDEUX SAINT FRAY should have no issue with this rise in distance following a determined win over 2m on his Rules debut at Ascot last month. The immediate switch to hurdling looks like a good move and it may be that Tamarind Bay gives him the most to think about following a strong runner-up effort at Market Rasen earlier in the month. Doncaster second Supreme George is noted too.

Having shown fair form in bumpers, TAMARIND BAY improved from his hurdling debut when second at Market Rasen last time, finishing with running left after a mistake at the last, and he can continue his progress to get off the mark. He is preferred to point/bumper winner Kdeux Saint Fray, while Shattered Soldier also merits consideration.

Preference is for KDEUX SAINT FRAY, who displayed tenacity to win an Ascot bumper on last month's rules debut.

13:00 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:05 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (4/7 +52%) Final Demand	0.571429 4/7(+52%)	(4) Final Demand 4/7, €230,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful 2½m hurdle winner Antrim Coast and fairly useful hurdler Time To Tinker, stays 3m. Won sole start in points (Mar 2024). Obvious type for top yard. 230,000 euros 3yo, won a point in March, has joined top yard and has an obvious chance.
2	13 2nd (13) (16/1 -129%) Timmy Tuesday	16 16/1(-129%)	(13) Timmy Tuesday 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, twelfth of 25 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Promise on debut at Cork in November 2022, well beaten after long absence latest, watch.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 -177%) Will The Wise	4.5 9/2(-177%)	(1) Will The Wise 9/2, Promising type. Well-beaten last of 6 to The Yellow Clay in Navan Novices' Hurdle (22/1) at Navan (20f, soft) 21 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on speed. Should have more to offer back down in class. Point and bumper winner, outclassed in Grade 2 at Navan, this is more suitable, go well.
4	10 4th (10) (25/1 -108%) Onlymammycanloveme	25 25/1(-108%)	(10) Onlymammycanloveme 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1 and tongue strap on, third of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Point winner, promise when third on hurdles debut, each-way shout upped in trip.
5th	7 5th (7) (100/1 +20%) Is Charlie Around	100 100/1(+20%)	(7) Is Charlie Around 100/1, Imperial Monarch gelding. Closely related to fair 3m hurdle winner Arion Soldier. Dam, point winner, out of fairly useful 2¼m-2½m hurdle winner Rossdara. Closely related to a 3m hurdles winner, dam won a point, watch unless money comes.
6th	12 6th (12) (150/1 -20%) The Mail Train	150 150/1(-20%)	(12) The Mail Train 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft, 66/1) on NH debut 25 days ago. Placed in one of three points, well-beaten at Clonmel on Rules' debut, others preferred.
7th	11 7th (11) (150/1 -88%) Tell Me Again	150 150/1(-88%)	(11) Tell Me Again 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in novice hurdle at Sligo (25.7f, soft, 28/1) 64 days ago, struggling some way out. Promise at Kilbeggan in September, pulled up and burst blood vessels last twice, risky.
8th	5 8th (5) (250/1 -213%) Fourcardrun	250 250/1(-213%)	(5) Fourcardrun 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Cork (24.4f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 9 months. 66-1 and well beaten on hurdling debut at Cork, off 271-days since, best watched.
9th	6 9th (6) (12/1 -41%) Freddie's Back	12 12/1(-41%)	(6) Freddie's Back 12/1, €30,000 5-y-o, Malinas gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler The White Mouse and fairly useful hurdler Junior Rattler. Won sole start in points (May 26) so worth a market check. Inchydoney point winner, bought for 30,000 euros, worth a market check for local yard.
10th	9 10th (9) (50/1 -127%) Justlikefire	50 50/1(-127%)	(9) Justlikefire 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft, 28/1) on NH debut 15 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Beaten 35l when midfield at Cork on debut, new trip might suit but more is needed.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (13/2 +70%) Jordann	6.5 13/2(+70%)	(8) Jordann 13/2, Twice-raced maiden. 9/2, sixth of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (16f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Refused to race on debut, beaten 14.5l in a Tipperary bumper latest, others appeal more.

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Point-to-point and bumper winner WILL THE WISE ran a nice race on hurdling debut over 2m at Punchestown. He didn't give his running in a Grade 2 novice over 2m4f at Navan, but connections clearly feel stamina wasn't the issue there as he now goes up in trip by another furlong. Final Demand, entered in a Grade 1 at Naas in early January, won a Lingstown point-to-point in March and is a half-brother to four winners. He merits the utmost respect. Point-to-point winner Freddie's Back is a half-brother to two staying hurdle winners, while Timmy Tuesday, who had a good run on his hurdling debut a couple of years ago, will be fitter for his comeback at Navan.

Expensive point-recruit can make a winning debut under Rules for his top yard. Penalised-winner Will The Wise is the obvious threat back down in class.

WILL THE WISE was out of his depth on latest but showed promise in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown previously and this trip could suit.

13:05 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:12 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +50%) The Famous Five	2 2/1(+50%)	(5) The Famous Five 2/1, Fairly useful over hurdles and showed aptitude for chasing at Windsor a fortnight ago. Entitled to do better, just the type his yard excels with. Third of five in hot little race on chase debut at Windsor and he's firmly in calculations.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/2 +17%) The Good Doctor	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(3) The Good Doctor 5/2, Fairly useful hurdler who looks the part for chasing and entitled to progress from good first try back from 8 months off here a fortnight ago, the only one to emerge from the pack to threaten the front-running Skycutter. One to consider. Clear second to Skycutter on chase/seasonal debut and this 5yo is open to improvement.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/2 +8%) No Risk With Lou	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(4) No Risk With Lou 11/2, Dual winning chaser who looked set to go close when unseating 4 out at Doncaster last month and ran respectably when set a lot to do there a fortnight ago. One to consider. In good form since the hood went on and the race didn't pan out in his favour last time.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 -67%) Skycutter	5 5/1(-67%)	(1) Skycutter 5/1, Winning hurdler for this yard last season and off the mark over fences in 2m novice handicap at Warwick a fortnight ago, a more positive ride getting the best out of him as he saw off The Good Doctor. Player if allowed to kick on again. Deservedly returned to winning ways at Warwick and can give another good account up 5lb.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (11/2 -10%) Ballybreeze	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(6) Ballybreeze 11/2, Made winning start over fences at Chepstow (2m) in October 2022. Lightly raced since, but well backed and shaped better than the bare result after 12 months off over hurdles at Leicester 6 weeks ago, travelling into things with purpose before an error knocked the stuffing out of him. Interesting. On a handy mark; makes second start following an absence; others have more pressing claims.

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It could pay to stick with the progressive SKYCUTTER, despite a 5lb rise for his recent success at Warwick. He made every yard to win with plenty left in the tank and there looks more to come on only his fourth start over fences. The Good Doctor never looked like catching the selection when second that day, but it was a respectable effort nonetheless and he can make his presence felt once again. The Famous Five showed promise when third at Windsor on his chasing bow and he is another to consider.

BALLYBREEZE has been given a chance by the handicapper back over fences and could be worth supporting after catching the eye on his return from a year off at Leicester. The Famous Five is just the type to better his fairly useful hurdles form over fences for Venetia Williams after a promising effort at Windsor and he's feared most ahead of Warwick 1-2 Skycutter and The Good Doctor.

Venetia Williams has won two of the last four runnings and THE FAMOUS FIVE gets the nod following his promising chase debut third.

13:12 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (15/2 -36%) Dee Capo	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(6) Dee Capo 15/2, Useful hurdler. 18/1, running creditably when falling 2 out in novice chase at Navan (20.7f, soft) 21 days ago. Likely he will have a role to play if able to avoid any mishaps this time. Distant 4th to Ballyburn and running a big race before coming down in beginners' since.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 -170%) Chapeau De Soleil	9 9/1(-170%)	(5) Chapeau De Soleil 9/1, Useful hurdler. Career best when winning 23-runner handicap hurdle (16/1) at Punchestown (20.5f, soft) when last seen 7 months ago. Interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting ahead of this chase debut. Signed off last season with Listed h'cap hurdle win; interesting on chase debut/return.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/11 +42%) Quai De Bourbon	0.727273 8/11(+42%)	(7) Quai De Bourbon 8/11, Useful hurdler. 8/11, career best when winning 6-runner novice hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) on latest start in April. Paul Townend's pick of the Mullins trio and he's of significant interest swictehd to fences. 3rd in last year's Martin Pipe before novice hurdle win; gives impression he's a chaser.
4	4 4th (4) (20/1 -67%) Captain Cody	20 20/1(-67%)	(4) Captain Cody 20/1, Useful hurdler. 4/1, fourth of 6 in novice chase at Tipperary (23.5f, soft) on debut over fences 36 days ago and he will be sharper this time. One of 3 representing the Willie Mullins yard. Grade 2 winner over timber and chase debut not without promise; Townend on Quai De Bourbon.
5th	2 5th (2) (16/1 +20%) Anyway	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) Anyway 16/1, Useful hurdler. 20¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Touch Me Not in Craddockstown Novices' Chase (100/1) at Punchestown (16.3f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Rated 135 over timber and promise in 2 of his 3 chase starts; big player down in class.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 -11%) An Tobar	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) An Tobar 5/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Sixteenth of 21 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, soft, 8/1). Off 10 months ahead of this chase debut. Maiden hurdle winner and Gr 1 3rd last term; ground quicker for chase debut; off 328 days.
7th	3 7th (3) (18/1 -13%) Black Bamboo	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Black Bamboo 18/1, Useful hurdler. Good second of 10 in handicap hurdle (85/40) at Killarney (22.8f, good) 162 days ago. Will need to improve for the switch to fences in order to make a winning debut in this sphere. Rated 131 over timber; beaten neck latest; handles decent ground; interesting on chase bow.

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Willie Mullins holds a strong hand and riding arrangements suggest QUAI DE BOURBON is the pick of his three runners. The selection won three times over hurdles last season and was also placed on his only other start in the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival. Chapeau De Soleil has always been held in high regard and also won three times over hurdles last term, including landing a valuable handicap at the Punchestown Festival. An Tobar was impressive in winning his point-to-point and was placed in a Grade 1 over hurdles, while Captain Cody was a Grade 2 hurdle winner last season but didn't impress with his jumping when switching to fences at Tipperary last month.

QUAI DE BOURBON's sole defeat from four starts over hurdles last season came in the Martin Pipe at the Cheltenham Festival, a race in which he finished a very solid third. The 5-y-o is armed with sky-high potential now tackling the larger obstacles and, granted a clear round, he will prove hard to beat. Dee Capo, who was still firmly in contention when falling two out at Navan three weeks ago, is feared most ahead of the selection's stablemates Captain Cody and Chapeau de Soleil.

DEE CAPO was running a big race before a fall in a decent beginners' at Navan latest and he can put his chase experience to good use

13:20 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:25 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/4 +45%) Superbolt	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(5) Superbolt 6/4, No great shakes over hurdles/on the Flat in Ireland but has upped his game for new yard, gaining reward for string of runners-up efforts when winning 5-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f) 24 days ago, leading approaching last and drawing clear on Flat. Player once more. Up 6lb since his Ludlow win this month but Jamie Brace claims 7lb.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 +0%) Latenightrumble	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(2) Latenightrumble 5/2, Four-time point winner who surpassed his hurdles form when making a winning handicap chase debut at Wetherby (24.2f) 21 days ago, only prevailing inexperience preventing him running out a more decisive winner. Remains unexposed and big shout up 6 lb. Won handicap debut at Wetherby and the front two pulled clear; raised 6lb.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/1 +36%) Nine Nine Nine	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) Nine Nine Nine 9/1, Won twice here earlier this year, latterly a C&D handicap in March and ended campaign with solid fourth of 9 in handicap chase (3/1) at Bangor (24.1f, soft) in April. Looked rusty and never figured after 7 months off when pulled up at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) 5 weeks ago. Dual course winner; reportedly scoped dirty after pulling up at Uttoxeter last time.
4	1 4th (1) (3/1 +25%) Peejaybee	3 3/1(+25%)	(1) Peejaybee 3/1, Successful 3 times over hurdles and notched second win in this sphere when accounting for 6 rivals at Perth (2½m, soft) in September. Creditable placed efforts both outings since and this step back up in trip rates a likely plus here. Won 2m4f/3m chases this year and has run solid races in defeat the last twice.
5th	3 5th (3) (16/1 -14%) D'jo Dela Barriere	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) D'jo Dela Barriere 16/1, Struck at the second time of asking for Evan Williams in 2m Hereford novice hurdle last month. Struggled to make an impact returned to this sphere when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f) 12 days ago. Steps back up in trip now. Novice hurdle winner; make an early mistake when beaten 16l in a handicap chase latest.

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LATENIGHTRUMBLE made a successful handicap debut at Wetherby earlier in the month and the slight drop back in trip is unlikely to prove an inconvenience to the seven-year-old, who is a half-brother to smart hunter/cross country chaser Latenightpass. Peejaybee is capable of a decent showing back up in distance, while others for the shortlist include Superbolt and Wild Side Of Life.

LATENIGHTRUMBLE found only prevailing inexperience preventing him running out an even more decisive winner when taking a 10-runner handicap chase at Wetherby 21 days ago, and with further progress in the offing, he makes plenty of appeal in his follow-up bid. Fellow last-time-out winner Superbolt heads up the dangers, with Wild Side of Life another not dismissed lightly having been well backed on his chase debut at Musselburgh 4 weeks ago.

Ludlow winner SUPERBOLT looks weighted to follow up with Jamie Brace taking 7lb off his back.

13:25 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:33 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/4 +58%) Pescatorius	2.75 11/4(+58%)	(5) Pescatorius 11/4, Getaway gelding who failed to better poor form over hurdles but not seen to best effect when seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) on debut over fences 17 days ago. Down in trip. Unexposed all seven hurdling starts, and was unable to land a telling blow on chase debut.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/4 -57%) Cofficionado	2.75 11/4(-57%)	(7) Cofficionado 11/4, Failed to kick on from a promising handicap debut effort over hurdles but back on track when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (16.4f, good) on debut over fences 44 days ago, likely to have placed with better jumps at last 2. May do better in this sphere. Became rather disappointing over hurdles but ran quite well on last month's chase debut.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 +55%) Low Mileage	9 9/1(+55%)	(1) Low Mileage 9/1, Fairly useful maiden chaser in Ireland but offered little all 3 starts for current connections, pulled up in handicap chase at Carlisle (26f) 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces/tongue tie now reached for but he's hard to warm to. Well beaten all three stable starts (2m4f-3m2f); drops back in trip with headgear added.
4	3 4th (3) (11/4 -10%) Mr Mahler	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(3) Mr Mahler 11/4, Modest maiden hurdler who showed benefit of a recent run when third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Has a background in points (runner-up sole outing) and he's one to note tackling larger obstacles with his yard amongst the winners. 0-7 over hurdles but shaped well when placed this month; now makes chasing debut.
5th	6 5th (6) (8/1 +68%) Berliet Express	8 8/1(+68%)	(6) Berliet Express 8/1, Dual winner over hurdles but remains a maiden over fences, only ninth of 13 in handicap chase at Worcester (16.5f, good) 108 days ago. Others preferred. In rear throughout when 66-1 for latest race in September and remains winless since 2022.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (10/1 +17%) Conquer The Breeze	10 10/1(+17%)	(2) Conquer The Breeze 10/1, A fair maiden hurdler but he's yet to complete in trio of chase tries, pulled up on the back of 5 months at Carlisle (2m) 39 days ago. Needs to brush up on his jumping if he's to play a part. Second over hurdles in May but has form-figures of FPP since switched to handicap chases.

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A promising third over hurdles at Newcastle last time out, former pointer MR MAHLER runs for an in-form yard and is of high interest on his first go over the larger obstacles under Rules. Cofficionado was not disgraced on his chasing bow at Sedgefield and can also figure prominently with another step forward. Berliet Express posted some respectable efforts over fences during his time in Ireland and is suggested as best of the rest.

MR MAHLER is an intriguing chase debutant for a stable in form. Cofficionado is feared most.

Placed over hurdles on his latest outing, MR MAHLER is taken to make a winning chase debut.

13:33 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:40 Limerick Maiden Chase 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	2 1st (2) (8/13 +32%) Impaire Et Passe	0.615385 8/13(+32%)	(2) Impaire Et Passe 8/13, High-class winner up to 22f over hurdles, including Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle in April. After 7 months off, also won 13-runner maiden at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good, 2/13) on chasing debut 28 days ago, readily. The one to beat. Grade 1 winning hurdler, jumped adequately on chasing debut, the one to beat.
2	3 2nd (3) (16/1 +20%) Jordans	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) Jordans 16/1, French recruit who won Grade 3 novice chase at Punchestown on second start for current yard in October. Unseated rider second in Craddockstown Novices' Chase at same course (16.3f, good to soft, 4/1) 34 days ago. Hood back on. Won a Punchestown Gr 3 in October, unseated latest, hood returns, could outrun odds.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 -60%) Search For Glory	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Search For Glory 16/1, Useful hurdler who made winning start in chases at Galway in October. Short-head second of 3 to Stellar Story in Florida Pearl Novices' Chase at Punchestown (24.2f, soft, 15/8) 35 days ago. Remains with potential. Dual Grade 3 winner over hurdles, touched off by Stellar Story latest, can't discount.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 +14%) Good Land	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Good Land 12/1, Smart winner at 22f over hurdles, successful 3 of 5 starts in 2022/23. After 21 months off, shaped as if retaining ability when third of 18 in maiden at Navan (20.7f, soft, 17/2) on chasing debut 3 weeks ago. Entitled to progress. Grade 1 winner over hurdles, missed last season with a tendon injury, come on for latest.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 -87%) Sa Majeste	14 14/1(-87%)	(5) Sa Majeste 14/1, Useful winner over hurdles at up to 20f. Confirmed promise of chasing debut when digging deep for victory in maiden at Tipperary (23.5f, soft, 11/10) 36 days ago. Respected with further improvement to come. Won over timber at this meeting last year, chase win at 23.5f on latest, trip a worry.
6th	4 6th (4) (17/2 +29%) Mirazur West	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(4) Mirazur West 17/2, Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. After 7 months off, better for run when second of 8 in maiden at Tipperary (16.4f, soft, 8/11) on chasing debut 36 days ago, winner has landed Grade 2 mares novice since. Could step forward. Grade 2 winner on heavy over hurdles, beaten fav on chase debut, rain would be a plus.
7th	8 7th (8) (6/1 +57%) Waterford Whispers	6 6/1(+57%)	(8) Waterford Whispers 6/1, Useful hurdler who matched that form on first start over fences when second to Ile Atlantique in 18-runner maiden at Navan (20.7f, soft, 3/1) 3 weeks ago. Shaped very well last time and he's one to consider. Two-time hurdles winner, decent second on chase debut at Navan, big ask up in grade.

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A dual Grade 1 winner over hurdles, IMPAIRE ET PASSE can add another win at the highest level to his tally. He put in a decent round of jumping when winning readily on his chase debut over a bit further at Fairyhouse and may have too much class for his rivals. Search For Glory beat subsequent Tipperary winner Sa Majeste over 2m6f at Galway. He was touched off in a Grade 2 next time, although the winner didn't advertise that form at Leopardstown on Thursday. Waterford Whispers had Good Land back in third when runner-up over 2m4f at Navan, but the latter was returning from a long absence and may be able to turn around that form.

A 5-time graded-race winner over hurdles, IMPAIRE ET PASSE made a smooth transition to chasing when winning at Fairyhouse on return and he looks to hold leading claims as he bids for success at the highest level over fences. Stablemate Sa Majeste has made a promising start in this sphere and could be the main danger, ahead of Waterford Whispers.

IMPAIRE ET PASSE was the best of these over hurdles by some distance and he should have learnt plenty from his chasing debut.

13:40 Limerick Maiden Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (14/1 +0%) Jipcot	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Jipcot 14/1, Won 2m Huntingdon handicap hurdle in March. Impressed with how he travelled when third of 16 in Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, soft) later that month (final start for Ben Pauling). Never involved in Welsh Champion Hurdle on return for new yard and also well held at Bangor. SInce had a breathing op. Backward steps in his two starts for new yard this autumn and has had wind surgery since.
2	6 2nd (6) (18/5 -3%) Mr Hope Street	3.6 18/5(-3%)	(6) Mr Hope Street 18/5, Progressive handicapper who took another step forward to make it 4 wins from his last 5 starts in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f) 2 weeks ago, with bit in hand. Looks well worth his place in this deeper handicap with promise of more to come. Keeps winning (3m/2m5f on last two starts) and it's hard to say he can't do better still.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +25%) Mr Bramley	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(5) Mr Bramley 9/2, Progressive in bumpers and similar story over hurdles, taking his record to 3 wins from 4 starts in this sphere in 6-runner handicap at Wetherby (19.7f) 4 weeks ago, keeping on well. Major claims with further progress distinctly possible. All 3 wins at 2m3f-2m4f from just four starts over hurdles; good style in handicap latest.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 +14%) Spirit D'aunou	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Spirit D'aunou 12/1, Made it 5 wins in 6 starts at Sandown a year ago but his progress has come to a halt since, never looking like justifying market support in his repeat bid 3 weeks ago, Cheekpieces now on upped in trip and he does figure on a dangerous mark. There is far less momentum behind his career now; back up in trip in first-time headgear.
5th	1 5th (1) (6/1 +20%) Rightsotom	6 6/1(+20%)	(1) Rightsotom 6/1, Looked promising in spring 2023 for Thomas Mullins and all the fitter for return to action when landing a few bets at Doncaster a month ago. Raised 8 lb but lightly raced and may have more to offer. His wins were his only two races from the front, by 7l at Doncaster (2m4f, good) on latest.
6th	10 6th (10) (11/1 +31%) Getalead	11 11/1(+31%)	(10) Getalead 11/1, Returned from 6 months off in fine form, benefiting from return to calmer waters when making it 3 wins from last 4 starts at Wincanton (19.8f). Up 4 lb and gave another good account of himself at Taunton 16 days ago. Three wins under Gearoid Harney this autumn; only fifth when running creditably latest.
7th	3 7th (3) (10/1 +9%) Welsh Charger	10 10/1(+9%)	(3) Welsh Charger 10/1, Took his form up a notch last season, bagging handicaps at Market Rasen and Musselburgh. Found his run of good form coming to halt at Kempton on final start but well prepared to make a successful reappearance after 8 months off at Wetherby last month. Up 6 lb in a better race. Won five of nine races over hurdles, including three of five handicaps; highly respected.
8th	4 8th (4) (7/2 +0%) Go To War	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(4) Go To War 7/2, Uttoxeter bumper winner who got off the mark at the third time of asking over hurdles at Ludlow last December. Had wind surgery before following up 3 months later back there before leaving one excellent yard for another. Second of 7 when odds-on for handicap debut 3 weeks ago. Up in trip. Pedigree and performance suggest he can raise his game with today's step up in trip.
9th	9 9th (9) (66/1 -100%) Lucky One	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Lucky One 66/1, Pulled up sharply on chase debut final start for Dan Selton in May 2022. Successful twice aat Auteuil for Sophie Leech since, exceeding expectations a couple of times in good company last year. Off 13 months and market will be best guide for new yard. Off 413 days and last ran in Britain in 2022; new yard has been going strongly.
10th	11 10th (11) (18/1 -64%) Blairgowrie	18 18/1(-64%)	(11) Blairgowrie 18/1, Off the mark over hurdles in 13-runner handicap at Newbury at the end of the 2021/22 season and made an encouraging belated return/chase debut when second there in January. Failed to complete both starts since and has questions to answer back over timber with blinkers on. Blinkers are enlisted for return to hurdles but he is on a tempting mark; yard runs three.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (50/1 +0%) Hooper	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Hooper 50/1, Quirky sort who shaped as if better for the run back from a long absence when fourth of 7 at Newbury last month. Up in trip with cheekpieces back on and ran even worse at Warwick. Blinkers replace cheekpieces. 529 days off before failing to shine in two runs recently; ridden by 10lb claimer in those.

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GO TO WAR found one too good at Huntingdon on his handicap debut and first start for Nicky Henderson. He had a subsequent winner back in fourth on that occasion and has scope for further improvement over this longer distance. Mr Bramley returned to action with a victory at Wetherby and is progressing well over timber, while Mr Hope Street is another on the upgrade, though has been raised a further 8lb after scoring at Warwick. Rightsotom and Welsh Charger are others capable of getting involved in an open affair.

MR BRAMLEY continued his theme of race-by-race progress when a decisive winner at Wetherby on return a month ago and given his profile, he's selected to take the step up in class in his stride. There's depth to this race, with Go To War, Mr Hope Street and Spirit d'Aunou all of interest.

A hot race thanks to WELSH CHARGER, Rightsotom, Go To War, Mr Bramley and Mr Hope Street.

13:45 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 +44%) Ronnies Reflection	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(5) Ronnies Reflection 9/2, Little to shout about over hurdles but showed more following a second wind op when third on return/chase debut in an 8-runner handicap over C&D where he was ½-length adrift of runner-up Everyonesacritic. Pulled up at Market Rasen on Boxing Day, however. Third of eight on chase debut here but ran no race at Market Rasen on Boxing Day.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/1 -56%) Overabottleofred	7 7/1(-56%)	(1) Overabottleofred 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who posted a very good third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in May. Goes chasing on her return and this promising pointer is very much one to consider. Off since May but that was a good run on handicap debut and she has the same mark here.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/4 +10%) Everyonesacritic	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(6) Everyonesacritic 9/4, Winning hurdler who fared better than previously in this sphere when second over C&D 3 weeks ago and needs considering off the same mark. Early days over fences and he was second to an unexposed winner over C&D 23 days ago.
4	4 4th (4) (15/8 +32%) Gavroche D'allier	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(4) Gavroche D'allier 15/8, Consistent rather than progressive over hurdles in 2022/23. Positives to take from his yard/chase debut third here (2½m, soft) back from a 20-month absence and he is entitled to come on for that run with headgear re-fitted. Beaten about 15l on chase/stable debut; it wasn't a bad run and this race is weak.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (11/1 -57%) Racing Snake	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Racing Snake 11/1, Won 3 of 4 starts in points but limited impact in hunter chase/both starts over hurdles in 2022. 3-4 in points but modest form under rules in a hunter chase and two hurdle races.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (13/2 +68%) Mako Of The Glade	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(3) Mako Of The Glade 13/2, Fair form when reaching the frame in 2 juvenile hurdles in France in autumn 2021 but no impact in 4 runs following a lengthy absence for this yard, including on chase bow/return. Headgear on. Ability in France but has shown little for current yard, including on recent chase debut.

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OVERABOTTLEOFRED remains unexposed and put in a career best when last seen in a novice handicap hurdle over an extended 2m7f at Uttoxeter in May. If she transfers that form to fences on her return to action, Tom Gretton's mare could be hard to stop. Ronnies Reflection pulled up at Market Rasen on Boxing Day so Everyonesacritic might be the chief threat.

GAVROCHE D'ALLIER offered something to work on back from a long absence when third on chase/yard debut here 4 weeks ago so gets the vote with improvement on the cards. Everyonesacritic and Overabottleofred are others to consider.

Most of these have questions to answer but EVERYONESACRITIC did at least run okay last time behind an unexposed winner.

13:55 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:00 Leopardstown Conditions Hurdle 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (15/8 +17%) Home By The Lee	1.875 15/8(+17%)	(5) Home By The Lee 15/8, Very smart hurdler. Course winner. 7/1, didn't need to improve to win 8-runner Lismullen Hurdle at Navan (20.2f, good to soft) 42 days ago by 3½ lengths from Bob Olinger, driven out. Blinkers back on and another bold show on the cards. Won this race in 2022, below-par last year, beat Bob Olinger at Navan, 5lb worse off.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 -9%) Bob Olinger	3 3/1(-9%)	(3) Bob Olinger 3/1, High-class chaser. Creditable 3½ lengths second of 8 to Home By The Lee in Lismullen Hurdle (11/8) at Navan (20.2f, good to soft) 42 days ago. 5 lb better off with that rival now but couldn't be sure that this step back up in trip is what he wants. Two Grade 2 wins last terms, beaten by Home On The Lee at Navan, 5lb better off now.
3	7 3rd (7) (33/1 0%) Rocky's Diamond	33 33/1(0%)	(7) Rocky's Diamond 33/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 12/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Gowran (24f, good) 84 days ago. Probably capable of better still but he's biting off more than he can chew here. Won a 3m handicap at Gowran in October, faces huge task here.
4	8 4th (8) (8/1 +50%) Sandor Clegane	8 8/1(+50%)	(8) Sandor Clegane 8/1, Smart chaser. Second of 4 in minor event hurdle (7/4) at Clonmel (24f, soft) 25 days ago. Will need to improve for the fitting of blinkers if he's to play a leading role. Second in four-runner conditions event at Clonmel on reappearance, this is very demanding.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 +11%) Hewick	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Hewick 4/1, Top-class chaser. Winner of 4 of his 23 starts in this sphere. Good second in the Champion Chase at Down Royal (3m, good to soft) last month. One to consider on debut for new yard. Last year's King George hero, excellent second over hurdles at Auteuil in May, new trainer.
6th	1 6th (1) (15/2 +0%) Asterion Forlonge	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(1) Asterion Forlonge 15/2, Very smart chaser. 13/2, creditable 6½ lengths second of 11 to Teahupoo in Champion Stayers' Hurdle at Punchestown (23.5f, good to soft), going with enthusiasm. Capable of taking a hand in the finish, provided he is ready to roll following an 8-month absence. Closely matched with Home By The Lee on Punchestown running, lacks a recent outing.
7th	2 7th (2) (14/1 +58%) Beacon Edge	14 14/1(+58%)	(2) Beacon Edge 14/1, Very smart chaser. 25/1, 9¼ lengths third of 4 to Lossiemouth in Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Veteran won a four-runner Grade 2 at Wetherby in November, up against it at this level.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (22/1 -238%) Noble Yeats	22 22/1(-238%)	(6) Noble Yeats 22/1, High-class chaser. Below form nineteenth of 32 in handicap chase (12/1) at Aintree (34.3f, soft), never travelling well. Off 8 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Hood back on. 2022 Grand National winner, won last season's Cleeve Hurdle, makes seasonal debut.

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HOME BY THE LEE won this race two years ago and recorded a ninth career win when making a successful reappearance at Navan last month. The Joseph O'Brien-trained gelding can be prone to hitting a flat spot in his races but recorded a smooth victory when beating Bob Olinger in that 2m4f Grade 2 event and is suited by this extra 4f. Hewick, who is best suited by good ground, and Noble Yeats are the pick of these over fences. The former won the King George at Kempton last Christmas and now reverts to hurdles after running a cracker when narrowly denied by Envoi Allen at Down Royal last month, while Grand National winner Noble Yeats may just need the run.

HOME BY THE LEE was safely held in this race 12 months ago but he landed the 2022 edition and looks the way to go on the back of his reappearance success in the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan where he proved too strong for Bob Olinger and six others. The latter renews rivalry on 5 lb better terms but the jury remains out as to whether he stays this far and a bigger threat may be posed by Asterion Forlonge, who was runner-up in this 12 months ago and was also second in a Punchestown Grade 1 in April.

Winner of this race two years ago, HOME BY THE LEE is possibly a stronger staying type than Bob Olinger who rates a big danger

14:00 Leopardstown Conditions Hurdle 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (4/9 +64%) Siog Geal	0.444444 4/9(+64%)	(8) Siog Geal 4/9, £80,000 buy after winning sole outing in Irish points in February and has shown plenty in a couple of bumpers at top tracks, latterly finishing second in a listed contest at Cheltenham (16.4f, good). Will be a danger to all granted a clean round of jumping on this hurdles debut. Second in two good-quality bumpers this autumn; could be hard to beat on hurdling debut.
2	10 2nd (10) (4/1 +27%) Surrey Belle	4 4/1(+27%)	(10) Surrey Belle 4/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m), successful twice this year. Possibly found race coming too soon when below par on latest start at York in October. Sold from Hughie Morrison's yard for 70,000 gns later that month and she could be a force here if taking to this game. Flat winner in September; bought for 70,000gns in October; makes stable/hurdle debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (13/2 -86%) Reel Rosie	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(2) Reel Rosie 13/2, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat (stays 1½m) and made second hurdles start a winning one at Sedgefield (19.8f, good) where the emphasis on speed worked in her favour. Likely she has more to offer in this sphere and she's a key player, despite the penalty. Clearcut winner of modest mares' maiden at Sedgefied last month; back in trip here.
4	3 4th (3) (22/1 +56%) Aunty Christine	22 22/1(+56%)	(3) Aunty Christine 22/1, Little impact in a couple of bumpers and she was beaten a fair way when third of 7 on hurdles debut in a 19.6f Huntingdon novice on return last month. Again beaten some way at Doncaster next time and she's presumably being brought along gradually with handicaps in mind. Has shown ability on both hurdling starts (2m3f) but needs to learn to settle better.
5th	1 5th (1) (28/1 -133%) Nellie Bluesky	28 28/1(-133%)	(1) Nellie Bluesky 28/1, Left modest bumper form behind when springing a surprise on hurdles at Perth (2½m, good to soft) in May. However, that wasn't much of a race and she rather predictably came up short under a penalty on return at Kelso. Shock winner on hurdle debut in May (2m4f) but well beaten when reappearing this month.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 +18%) Chalk That Down	18 18/1(+18%)	(4) Chalk That Down 18/1, Half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser Born Survivor and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Theatre Flame. Runner-up on the first of her 2 starts in bumpers but only reached the second flight on hurdles debut following 22 months at Wetherby. Now tried in a hood. Yard also saddles Lady Buttercup. Second in a bumper in 2022 but fell at the second flight when 40-1 for recent hurdle debut.
7th	11 7th (11) (25/1 -56%) Susiesparkle	25 25/1(-56%)	(11) Susiesparkle 25/1, Fair 1½m Flat winner and has shown an aptitude for hurdling, making the frame in maidens at Musselburgh and Newcastle. Wasn't knocked about on either occasion and she's likely to do better in due course, particularly when going down the handicap route. Low-grade Flat winner; has shown some hurdling ability but needs to improve.
8th	6 8th (6) (66/1 -100%) Lady Buttercup	66 66/1(-100%)	(6) Lady Buttercup 66/1, Left previous bumper form well behind when landing 6-runner contest at Warwick in September. However, she hasn't shown much in 2 starts over hurdles since and Brian Hughes prefers Chalk That Down. Surprise bumper winner in September but safely held on first two hurdling starts.
9th	9 9th (9) (200/1 -33%) Spinnova	200 200/1(-33%)	(9) Spinnova 200/1, No show in a couple of bumpers for Paul Webber during the spring and fared no better on last month's hurdles debut for new yard at Huntingdon. Well down the field in both bumpers and also struggled on stable/hurdle debut.
10th	7 10th (7) (100/1 -25%) She's Got Bottle	100 100/1(-25%)	(7) She's Got Bottle 100/1, Fair Flat winner but she has offered precious little in 2 starts since switched to hurdles. Five-time winner on the Flat but well beaten on both hurdling attempts.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (150/1 -200%) Ghidora	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Ghidora 150/1, Fair third on debut in a Perth bumper in August but she failed to take a step forward when only fifth of 7 at Kelso the following month. Opposable starting out over hurdles here. Placed on bumper debut in August but was below that form on second start; hurdle debut.

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SIOG GEAL has offered plenty of promise on her runner-up efforts in bumpers at Aintree and Cheltenham and she could prove hard to beat debuting over hurdles. Fergal O'Brien's mare was a winner of her sole start between the flags and it's fellow hurdles debutant Surrey Belle who is feared most. The four-year-old has proved progressive on the Flat this year and sustained market support would be interesting. Penalised winner Reel Rosie should give another good account.

With experience on her side, REEL ROSIE is taken to see off hurdling debutantes Siog Geal and Surrey Belle. The selection travelled well prior to quickly putting the race to bed on her second start in this sphere at Sedgefield and, on that evidence, she looks capable of going in again under a penalty. Surrey Belle was of a similar level of ability to Reel Rosie on the level and will be a threat if finding fluency but point-winner Siog Geal, who has shown plenty in two bumpers, is feared most.

Irish point winner SIOG GEAL looked very promising in bumpers in the autumn and is a good prospect for novice hurdles.

14:10 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Limerick Handicap Chase 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	15 1st (15) (8/1 +76%) Dancing Jeremy	8 8/1(+76%)	(15) Dancing Jeremy 8/1, Latest win in chase at Thurles in February. After 5 months off, seventh of 12 in minor event at Listowel (14f, soft, 28/1) on Flat debut in September. Could take a step forward back over fences. Perhaps happier over this trip than some of these and has each-way claims.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/3 +17%) La Malmason	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(3) La Malmason 10/3, Resumed progress after 9 months off when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (20f, good, 10/1) 27 days ago, scoring easily having jumped soundly/travelled strongly. Not taken lightly. Up 10lb for Fairyhouse but remains lightly raced and relatively unexposed.
3	6 3rd (6) (10/1 -54%) Law Ella	10 10/1(-54%)	(6) Law Ella 10/1, Has run well when making the frame both starts this season, fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Punchestown (21.3f, soft, 9/2) 35 days ago. Could be in the mix once more. The winner of a mares' beginners' chase; has run well in both her handicaps over fences.
4	13 4th (13) (28/1 -40%) Union Park	28 28/1(-40%)	(13) Union Park 28/1, Won 4 times in 2023, over hurdles on the final occasion. However, below-par effort when eleventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20.4f, good to soft, 20/1) in July. Back over fences after almost 6 months off. Claims off this mark on the best of his form and last two defeats were over hurdles.
5th	14 5th (14) (15/2 +25%) Sainte Dona	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(14) Sainte Dona 15/2, After 10 weeks off, run best excused when 28 lengths eighth of 9 to La Malmason in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (20f, good, 9/4) 27 days ago, doing too much too soon. Could still have more to offer in this sphere. Favourite at Fairyhouse last time but made a bad mistake at just the wrong time.
6th	2 6th (2) (12/1 -9%) Glengouly	12 12/1(-9%)	(2) Glengouly 12/1, Unseated 4 out in Grand National at Aintree, before possibly finding race coming too soon when pulled up in listed handicap chase at Punchestown (24.5f, soft, 22/1) in May. Runner-up in this race on last season's return. Last season didn't end well but has the form to feature off this sort of mark.
7th	5 7th (5) (18/1 +45%) Embittered	18 18/1(+45%)	(5) Embittered 18/1, Stepped up recent stable debut when eighth of 12 in Munster National Handicap Chase at this course (24f, good to soft, 50/1) in October, though no threat straight. Others still preferred. Ran okay in the Munster National here but was beaten 13l; now hard to win with.
8th	11 8th (11) (11/2 +39%) Battle It Out	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(11) Battle It Out 11/2, Third at Punchestown in May but has gone backwards from that effort in 2 starts since, eleventh of 19 in listed handicap chase at Navan (20.7f, soft, 9/1) 3 weeks ago. Will need to run better than at Navan last time and could be on a tough mark.
9th	4 9th (4) (28/1 -180%) Macs Charm	28 28/1(-180%)	(4) Macs Charm 28/1, After 9 months off, probably needed the run when thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.1f, good to soft, 40/1) 34 days ago. Could fare better back over fences. Respectable fifth in the Thyestes earlier this year and that form gives him a shout.
7	7 \|F\| (7) (15/2 -50%) Shantreusse	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(7) Shantreusse 15/2, After 8 months off, ran creditably when third of 11 in handicap chase at Punchestown (21.3f, soft, 9/2) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's a major player with his recent run behind him. 0-9 over fences but another good run in defeat when third at Punchestown.
12	12 \|U\| (12) (16/1 +20%) Stormy Judge	16 16/1(+20%)	(12) Stormy Judge 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Yet to fire this season, eighth of 13 in listed handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.7f, good, 14/1) 27 days ago. Now back below his last winning mark at least. Rather disappointing when back over fences at Fairyhouse earlier this month.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (18/1 -50%) Dutch Schultz	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Dutch Schultz 18/1, Two wins from 5 starts over fences this season, with latest success at Killarney in August. However, let down by jumping when pulled up in handicap chase at Cheltenham (19.8f, good, 12/1) 63 days ago. Was let down by his jumping when back over fences at Cheltenham two months ago.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (14/1 -40%) The Big Chap	14 14/1(-40%)	(1) The Big Chap 14/1, C&D winner in October and scored again at Gowran in November. Soon left behind a lesser effort when third of 19 in listed handicap chase at Navan (20.7f, soft, 80/1) 3 weeks ago. Task is now to build on latest run. Good third at Navan but looks to have little margin for error off this mark.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (14/1 -17%) Arctic Bresil	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Arctic Bresil 14/1, Remains a maiden over fences, below form after 7 months off when fourteenth of 19 in listed handicap chase at Navan (20.7f, soft, 16/1) 3 weeks ago. Needs to get back on track. 0-6 over fences and hasn't offered all that much in his three handicaps.

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A chance is taken with DANCING JEREMY at the foot of the handicap. He split two subsequent Punchestown Festival handicap winners when touched off over C&D on his latest chase start in March and has a nice light weight on his back. Glengouly was second in last year's renewal after a nine-month layoff and went on to fill the same position in the Thyestes Chase at Gowran. He lost form afterwards, but clearly runs well fresh and this has probably been the plan for some time. La Malmason showed the benefit of undergoing a procedure for a back problem when readily landing a mares' handicap at Fairyhouse. She's 10lb higher but may be capable of further improvement.

SHANTREUSSE made an encouraging reappearance when third at Punchestown last month and, having been shaping up well last season, he could be ready to get back to winning ways with cheekpieces reapplied. He is taken to see off the challenge of La Malmason, who won in good style on her return, with Law Ella also considered.

A competitive handicap in which a chance is taken on last season's Thyestes runner-up GLENGOULY who might be best caught fresh.

14:15 Limerick Handicap Chase 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +27%) Henry's Friend	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Henry's Friend 4/1, Recorded a hat-trick in novice chases last season, including a Grade 2 at Ascot. Pulled up in National Hunt Chase on final outing but with a reappearance spin under his belt, he returned to form in re-fitted cheekpieces when fifth over C&D a month ago. Won on this card last year; rallying fifth of 13 in the Coral Gold Cup over C&D latest.
2	6 2nd (6) (8/1 +0%) Hymac	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Hymac 8/1, Proved well suited by a step up to 3½m when opening his chase account (28f) in April. Coped well with drop back in trip when making a winning return back hurdling at Newton Abbot and shaped well back over the larger obstacles when third at Cheltenham a month ago. 3m4f win at Cheltenham in April and good third there (extended 3m3f, good) six weeks ago.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 -38%) Brave Kingdom	11 11/1(-38%)	(4) Brave Kingdom 11/1, Looked good when winning first 2 chases last winter. Something presumably not right when well beaten in Grade 2 Reynoldstown at Ascot in February (won by Henry's Friend) and very much the type to resume his progression this season given the yard he represents Has won here; off since February but very lightly raced for his age and goes well fresh.
4	10 4th (10) (18/1 -13%) Poppa Poutine	18 18/1(-13%)	(10) Poppa Poutine 18/1, Given a chance by the assessor and returned to form when gamely landing 6-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy) 23 days ago. Just 3 lb higher here and warrants respect in this better race. Back up 3lb, still well handicapped on his best form (3m4f and 3m2f) two winters ago.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/2 +44%) Hoe Joly Smoke	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(8) Hoe Joly Smoke 5/2, Successful sole outing between the flags and matched hurdles form at first time of asking in this sphere when second of 6 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, good to soft). Built on that promise when a smooth winner over 3m at Sandown and limit not yet reached. Up 7lb since Sandown win but 3m2f should suit and he looks set for further improvement.
6th	7 6th (7) (18/1 -125%) Hold That Taught	18 18/1(-125%)	(7) Hold That Taught 18/1, Often held back by his jumping/attitude but did little wrong when taking advantage of drop in the weights at Ascot on his return a year ago and backed that up when overcoming a couple of errors at Bangor. Never really going in the Surrey National in January and off since. Ran badly in January when last seen but has a very good record returning from layoffs.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (6/1 +20%) Surrey Quest	6 6/1(+20%)	(2) Surrey Quest 6/1, Dual hurdles winner for Nicky Henderson and improved when bagging chase victories at Huntingdon and Newbury either side of last Christmas. Failed by the narrowest of margins in the Scottish National at Ayr final start and he stuck to his task when occupying same spot on last month's return. Won this last year; pipped in Scottish National and good 2nd at Cheltenham (3m3f) latest.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (12/1 +52%) Hudson De Grugy	12 12/1(+52%)	(9) Hudson De Grugy 12/1, Gained breakthrough success over fences in Grade 3 Sandown novices' handicap back in April 2023. Very well treated on that form and he cashed in at Fontwell 18 days ago, (19.5f). Significantly back up in trip and this is a deeper race. Won over an extended 2m3f 18 days ago; far more to prove over this trip than most of these.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (17/2 -13%) Inch House	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(5) Inch House 17/2, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles who progressed well for switch to chasing, landing back-to-back handicaps here prior to a solid second at Cheltenham (25.2f). Disappointed subsequently, including on debut for Paul Nicholls and cheekpieces now added. Better expected. Ended last term on a low note and the same on return for new yard; cheekpieces go on.

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In what looks an open affair, HOE JOLY SMOKE gets the tentative vote. Dan Skelton's charge stripped fitter for a satisfactory second over 2m4f at Uttoxeter on his seasonal reappearance when fairly bolting up over 3m at Sandown recently and, upped 7lb, this upwardly mobile staying chaser could go in again. Henry's Friend lost little in defeat when fifth in the Coral Gold Cup over C&D last month and, eased 1lb, a bold bid for the gold medal would come as no surprise. Brave Kingdom and Surrey Quest are a couple of others to consider.

HENRY'S FRIEND looked a staying chaser going places last term and having returned to form over this C&D a month ago, he's fancied to build on that. Brave Kingdom finished behind the selection at Ascot last winter but he remains capable of better, with Hoe Joly Smoke another to take seriously.

There's no shortage of plausible each-way options but HOE JOLY SMOKE (nap) stands out in terms of potential.

14:20 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/4 +54%) We Got Your Back	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(5) We Got Your Back 11/4, Winless but has been given a chance by the handicapper. Failed to beat a rival when last seen at Worcester 118 days ago, so needs to bounce back. 0-13 under rules but potentially well handicapped and a hood returns after 5 races without.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 -7%) Lady Pretender	2 2/1(-7%)	(3) Lady Pretender 2/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France and produced most encouraging effort for this yard when third at Wincanton 11 days ago. Will take all the beating if she can build on that. Beaten under 3l after a positive ride at Wincanton; that was her best run for this yard.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +20%) Begin The Luck	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Begin The Luck 4/1, Deservedly got his head back in front when capitalising on a lower hurdles mark at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) in October. Decent third returned to this sphere at Southwell next time and shaped as if still in form at Wincanton 23 days ago. Last run wasn't his best but he has the form to feature in this modest a contest.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +42%) Jackpot Cash	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) Jackpot Cash 7/2, Showed ability over hurdles last term and may have needed outing when seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Chepstow (16f, good, 28/1) on debut over fences. Fell at Ludlow 24 days ago but isn't one to write off. This is just his third run over fences; possible improver in a modest handicap.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 -300%) Time To Dazzle	12 12/1(-300%)	(4) Time To Dazzle 12/1, Modest winner at 19f over hurdles. 50/1, second of 6 in handicap chase at Ludlow (16f, soft) 10 days ago. Should be involved again in a weak race. Front-running second at Ludlow ten days ago in a race that rather fell apart.

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LADY PRETENDER bounced back to form when third over just shy of 2m at Wincanton 11 days ago and a reproduction of that level of form may well be good enough to take this contest. Time To Dazzle appeared to improve for a wind operation when second at Ludlow recently and is likely to be the main danger. The rest have questions to answer, but Jackpot Cash is the pick of them.

LADY PRETENDER took a firm step in the right direction when third at Wincanton last time and makes most appeal given how well handicapped she is on her French form. Time To Dazzle arrives on the back of a solid showing and can also make his presence felt, while Jackpot Cash isn't one to rule out.

The mare LADY PRETENDER emerged from the shadows with an improved effort at Wincanton and she edges preference.

14:30 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (5/6 +24%) Galopin Des Champs	0.833333 5/6(+24%)	(3) Galopin Des Champs 5/6, Outstanding staying chaser who recorded his ninth Grade 1 success when winning his second Cheltenham Gold Cup in March. Resumed with a good 2¾ lengths third of 8 to Fact To File in John Durkan Memorial at Punchestown and last year's winner is a player once more. Dual Gold Cup winner, excellent Leopardstown record, rematch with Fact To File is key.
2	2 2nd (2) (13/8 +7%) Fact To File	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(2) Fact To File 13/8, Top-class chaser who extended his winning run to four with sparkling reappeance victory in John Durkan Chase at Punchestown last month, showing speed to go with his stamina. Has a fair bit more to offer so leading claims. Made spectacular start to the season at Punchestown, rematch with Galopin Des Champs.
3	4 3rd (4) (28/1 -12%) Gentlemansgame	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) Gentlemansgame 28/1, High-class chaser. Good 5 lengths fourth of 9 to Fastorslow in Punchestown Gold Cup at Punchestown (25f, good to soft, 40/1). Off 8 months. Cheekpieces back on and this course winner can't be ruled out. Last year's Charlie Hall winner, found wanting in three subsequent Grade 1 attempts.
4	6 4th (6) (18/1 +45%) Heart Wood	18 18/1(+45%)	(6) Heart Wood 18/1, Very smart chaser. Respectable neck second of 5 to Croke Park in Drinmore Novices' Chase (2/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, good) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Stable having good spell. Uphill task here however. Won 2m5f Leopardstown Chase in February, steps into senior grade after Drinmore second.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/1 +31%) Inothewayurthinkin	11 11/1(+31%)	(8) Inothewayurthinkin 11/1, High-class chaser. Well-held seventh of 8 to Fact To File in John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase at Punchestown (19.7f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Back up in trip. Can take a step forward. Progressive staying novice last season, never in the hunt in the John Durkan.
6th	5 6th (5) (33/1 -32%) Grangeclare West	33 33/1(-32%)	(5) Grangeclare West 33/1, Rapidly developed into smart chaser at this time last year, winning a Nass maiden before following up in a 3m Grade 1 novice at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting. Off 11 months before pulled up in John Durkan Chase at Punchestown on his return. Worth another chance. Won 3m Grade 1 novice chase here last Christmas, pulled up in the John Durkan.
7th	1 7th (1) (50/1 +0%) Conflated	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Conflated 50/1, Took this in 2022 but it's now 12 runs since his last win and he came in only eighth of 9 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (29.2f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Stable in good form though so could bounce back. Won this race in 2023, jumping issues last season, little apparent chance on recent form.
8th	9 8th (9) (66/1 +0%) Minella Cocooner	66 66/1(+0%)	(9) Minella Cocooner 66/1, Very smart chaser. 24½ lengths fifth of 8 to Fact To File in John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase at Punchestown (19.7f, good to soft, 66/1) 34 days ago. Stable in good form but this is a difficult ask. Won the 3m5f bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown, plenty to prove at this level of competition.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (25/1 -108%) I Am Maximus	25 25/1(-108%)	(7) I Am Maximus 25/1, Top-class chaser who signed off last term with a career-best win in Grand National at Aintree, storming clear. Off 8 months and needs to hit the ground running back down in trip. 2024 Grand National winner, plenty to find with Galopin Des Champs on last term's clashes.

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Dual Gold Cup victor GALOPIN DES CHAMPS can regain the winning thread for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend. Although beaten on his seasonal reappearance in the John Durkan Chase last month, the eight-year-old ran a huge race in the circumstances. Forced to make the running, the Timos gelding made a brave bid over a trip short of his best. Back over three-miles here, it will take a smart performance to lower his colours. Durkan winner Fact To File leapt to the head of the Gold Cup betting after taking the aforementioned race in impressive fashion. However, he faces a real test now, taking on the reigning champion on what is one of his favourite tracks. Grand National winner I Am Maximus is one that shouldn't be underestimated.

FACT TO FILE wasted no time in announcing himself at chasing's top table when lowering the colours of Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs no less in the John Durkan at Punchestown last month and can confirm himself the leading chaser around by again proving too strong for his stablemate in a thrilling Savills Chase. Inothewayurthinkin and Conflated appeal as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours.

Course specialist GALOPIN DES CHAMPS is tipped to avenge the Punchestown defeat inflicted by year-younger stablemate Fact To File

14:35 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (20/1 -100%) Poetry Man	20 20/1(-100%)	(6) Poetry Man 20/1, Failed to trouble the judge over hurdles but more like it with cheekpieces enlisted/sent chasing, placed in pair of Newcastle handicaps during the spring. Unseated both starts at Hexham thereafter but still has time on his side and he is interesting here back from a 7-month break. 0-6 over fences and absent since unseating rider twice in the spring.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +33%) Ribeye	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Ribeye 4/1, More good efforts than bad ones to his name over fences and looked better than ever when readily accounting for his 9 rivals at Musselburgh (23.6f, good to soft) earlier this month. Hard to quibble with a 5 lb rise and while more will be needed here, he should make his presence felt. Back in peak form with Musselburgh win this month; this C&D also suits.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 -29%) Super Citizen	9 9/1(-29%)	(3) Super Citizen 9/1, Successful twice over fences for previous connections in Ireland. Winning start for this yard in a Kelso hunter in January and stepped up on his reappearance run when third in handicap company at Market Rasen (3m, soft). Place possibilities here off 3 lb lower mark. Won hunter chase in January and recent handicap runs were respectable; each-way claims.
4	4 4th (4) (9/2 -29%) Catch Catchfire	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(4) Catch Catchfire 9/2, From a good jumping family and left his uneventful hurdles exploits well behind sent chasing in first-time cheekpieces at Leicester (22.7f, soft) where he landed an 8-runner handicap in decisive fashion. Gone up 8 lb for that but he's completely unexposed and probably has more to offer. Improved to win by 8l on recent chase/handicap debut (2m6f); up in trip again here.
5th	10 5th (10) (4/1 +56%) Emotional Roller	4 4/1(+56%)	(10) Emotional Roller 4/1, Solid second over hurdles at Carlisle in November and backed that up when again finding just one too good in a Wetherby handicap (19.4f, heavy) on chase debut. However, consistency isn't his forte and it was therefore no major surprise that he followed that with a poor effort at Uttoxeter. Second on this month's chasing debut (2m3f) but pulled up since (3m); now 0-17 overall.
6th	1 6th (1) (15/2 +38%) Zwicky	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(1) Zwicky 15/2, Multiple hurdles winner and opened chase account at Sedgefield in October. Last-fence mistake probably cost him when runner-up at the same course next time but he then misfiried tried in cheekpieces (retained here) back hurdling at Carlisle earlier this month. Opposable. Tailed off over hurdles this month but had been in good form over fences beforehand.
7th	8 7th (8) (9/1 +10%) Coolmoyne	9 9/1(+10%)	(8) Coolmoyne 9/1, Gained a deserved breakthrough success for Simon Waugh at Hexham during the spring and posted a good second for his new handler in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.3f, soft) in October. Excuses at Market Rasen since but his strike rate (1-24) is off-putting in any case. Finished tired on soft ground last time but was good second on stable debut in October.
8th	13 8th (13) (50/1 -100%) Henry Brown	50 50/1(-100%)	(13) Henry Brown 50/1, Just the one win to his name from 26 starts over fences and he looks up against it from 10 lb out of the handicap. Made low-key reappearance in October but will be suited by today's ground; not ruled out.
9th	12 9th (12) (16/1 +36%) Halfway House Lad	16 16/1(+36%)	(12) Halfway House Lad 16/1, Poor chaser who was a most fortuitous winner after 6 months off in 4-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) last month, nearly 50 lengths down when left alone 2 out. Wasn't disgraced in first-time cheekpieces (retained) behind Ribeye at Musselburgh recently but he's opposable all the same. Lucky to win two starts ago and safely held since; 9lb wrong here; others look stronger.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (11/1 +0%) Elleon	11 11/1(+0%)	(2) Elleon 11/1, Winner of back-to-back 3m handicaps at Hexham during the summer and placed on several occasions since, including when a clear second to an unexposed novice from the Skelton yard at Carlisle in October. Jumping issues in evidence at Newcastle last time but he could have a say granted a clear round. Didn't jump well enough last time but has generally been in good form since the spring.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (16/1 -14%) Ocean Legacy	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) Ocean Legacy 16/1, Winless since May 2023 and while he performed with credit on a couple of occasions for Dermot McLoughlin earlier this year, his second run for present connections at Hexham last month left an awful lot to be desired. Remote when third on stable debut and has since been pulled up; others have less to prove.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (28/1 +20%) Iturgeon Du Breuil	28 28/1(+20%)	(11) Iturgeon Du Breuil 28/1, Placed on second of 2 starts in points and also finished in the money in couple of handicap hurdles earlier this year. Form dipped pretty badly in the autumn, though, and he offered little on chase debut at Carlisle 27 days ago. Had possible ground excuse when pulled up on chase debut but is 6lb wrong here.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (100/1 -203%) Archie Brown	100 100/1(-203%)	(7) Archie Brown 100/1, Landed a Market Rasen handicap chase off 12 lb higher in February 2021 but seen out just 3 times since and best watched following a 19-month absence. Very lightly raced 10yo who was out of form when last seen in spring 2023.

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RIBEYE impressed when scoring over an extended 2m7f at Musselburgh earlier this month, travelling strongly into contention before finding plenty in the closing stages, and the suspicion is that a 5lb rise may not be enough to anchor him. The unexposed Catch Catchfire was sporting first-time cheekpieces (retained) when scoring readily on his handicap/chase debut at Leicester recently and he commands respect. The class-dropping Elleon is also noted.

The vote goes to unexposed 5-y-o CATCH CATCHFIRE, who looked a different proposition switched to fences with cheekpieces enlisted at Leicester and, with the promise of better to come, he looks more than capable of following up off this 8 lb higher mark. Super Citizen has been given a chance by the handicapper and he is next on the list ahead of Musselburgh-scorer Ribeye, while Coolmoyne and Elleon are each-way contenders.

Sam England's ELLEON was never in a good jumping rhythm at Newcastle last time but he's on a workable mark if all goes to plan here.

14:45 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:50 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 24f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (22/1 -38%) Doitforjane Sid	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Doitforjane Sid 22/1, Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in October. Creditable tenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25f, good to soft, 28/1) 13 days ago. Something to find on form. Well held since two easy wins in October; stays well but marksman might have him for now.
2	8 2nd (8) (13/2 +7%) The Story So Far	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(8) The Story So Far 13/2, Excellent seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25f, good to soft, 5/2) 13 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Beaten around 9l under strong driving when fav at Navan; reckon he's capable of better.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 -122%) Dancingondaceiling	5 5/1(-122%)	(5) Dancingondaceiling 5/1, Promising type. Won 10-runner novice hurdle at this C&D (heavy, 25/1) on hurdles bow 8 months ago. Should improve having joined excellent yard prior to this handicap debut. Live contender. Not seen since winning C&D maiden (ordinary form) on testing ground in April; stable debut.
4	10 4th (10) (16/1 -33%) Therellbguddaysyet	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Therellbguddaysyet 16/1, 20¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Pray Tell in Gr 3 hurdle at Cork (24.4f, soft, 80/1) 20 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Engaged 3.41 Limerick Friday. 2m5f maiden winner ran okay in 3m Grade 3 at Cork; eighth over 2m here on Friday.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 -14%) Thegraveyardbookie	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) Thegraveyardbookie 16/1, Course winner. 20/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 35 days ago, pulled up after 2 out. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Uphill task. Not shown much since landing 2m3f maiden on heavy here a year ago; first try at 3m.
6th	7 6th (7) (7/2 +78%) Jeriko De Baune	3.5 7/2(+78%)	(7) Jeriko De Baune 7/2, Creditable sixth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Navan (22.4f, good to soft, 20/1) 41 days ago, barely adequate test. Can make presence felt. Good run in better race at Navan should have teed him up nicely; softer the better.
7th	21 7th (21) (18/1 -13%) Donegal Danny	18 18/1(-13%)	(21) Donegal Danny 18/1, 12/1, bit below form sixth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 15 days ago. RESERVE. Couple of fair efforts over around 2m4f but well held at Cork latest; reserve.
8th	13 8th (13) (9/2 +31%) Hees Dynamite	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(13) Hees Dynamite 9/2, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at this course (21f, soft, 15/8) 39 days ago, digging deep under this rider. Can go well again. Won on last two visits here over 2m5f; up 8lb for latest and every chance he'll stay.
9th	14 9th (14) (28/1 -12%) Old Soul	28 28/1(-12%)	(14) Old Soul 28/1, 20/1, ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good) on return 28 days ago. Not seen hurdling since 2m7f win two years ago; quiet over fences this year.
10th	4 10th (4) (14/1 -75%) Jerk	14 14/1(-75%)	(4) Jerk 14/1, 50/1, ninth of 13 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good) on debut over fences 28 days ago. Won three-miler in March off 8lb lower mark; well held in chase on last month's return.
11th	20 11th (20) (33/1 -106%) Doyen Flyer	33 33/1(-106%)	(20) Doyen Flyer 33/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 9/2, last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 115 days ago. Back up in trip. RESERVE. Maiden had a couple of good runs over 3m in the spring but not so good since; reserve.
12th	2 12th (2) (28/1 +44%) Street Value	28 28/1(+44%)	(2) Street Value 28/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (18/1) at Fairyhouse (29.7f, good) on return 27 days ago, beaten some way out. Dour stayer over fences has been out of form for quite a while and wants testing ground.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (10/1 +50%) Plain Or Battered	10 10/1(+50%)	(17) Plain Or Battered 10/1, Off 7 months, good third of 18 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Navan (25f, good to soft) 13 days ago, having run of race. Not taken lightly. 3m winner in May; excellent return after 200 days off when third of 18 at Navan.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (16/1 -60%) The Lovely Man	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) The Lovely Man 16/1, 9/1, good third of 7 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (20f, good) 46 days ago, finishing with running left. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces back on. One to consider. Second off this mark in the spring and nice chase runs lately; hasn't raced beyond 2m4f.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (18/1 -29%) Gaye Winnie	18 18/1(-29%)	(18) Gaye Winnie 18/1, Creditable fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Tipperary (24.7f, soft) 36 days ago. Best handicap showing came last time at Tipperary when only beaten around 2l over 3m.
19	19 \|PU\| (19) (20/1 -100%) Shuil Na Tra	20 20/1(-100%)	(19) Shuil Na Tra 20/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable 8 lengths fifth of 15 to Doitforjane Sid in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Sligo (25.7f, soft) 64 days ago. Others more persuasive. RESERVE. Big-priced winner at Sligo (3m1f) in August and ran okay back there last time; reserve.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (80/1 -21%) Rock On Seamie	80 80/1(-21%)	(1) Rock On Seamie 80/1, 33/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.6f, good) 7 months ago. Unproven over this far and well held both starts earlier in the year; off seven months.

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A visor replaces cheekpieces on course winner The Story So Far and he is a big danger to all if market vibes are positive. Two talented young claiming riders may fight it out, though, with Conor Stone-Walsh on DANCINGONDACEILING, preferred to Calum Hogan aboard Hees Dynamite. We haven't seen Dancingondaceiling since he prevailed over this track and trip back in April. The selection's owners have since switched their young Workforce gelding to the Gavin Cromwell yard. It may be that he's being asked a stiff enough question off a mark of 112 for his handicap debut, but the five-year-old has much scope for progression. Those who favour the tried-and-tested will row in behind dual course victor Hees Dynamite. Three miles ought not to be a problem for the son of Ocovango.

DANCINGONDACEILING could be one to follow having joined Gavin Cromwell since his C&D win in April and he can make a successful handicap debut. The Lovely Man, Hees Dynamite and Plain Or Battered are also on the shortlist.

Competitive stuff. JERICHO DE BAUNE ran well in better company at Navan and gets the vote; Plain Or Battered looks tasty each-way

14:50 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (9/4 -38%) The New Lion	2.25 9/4(-38%)	(6) The New Lion 9/4, Bred to stay well but showed no shortage of speed when winning a Market Rasen bumper on debut in April. Scored at first time of asking in this sphere at Chepstow (19.4f) in October and maintained unblemished record in a C&D novice a month ago. Looks smart. Has comfortably justified favouritism in all three starts, latest over C&D; respected.
2	7 2nd (7) (25/1 -56%) Wendigo	25 25/1(-56%)	(7) Wendigo 25/1, £70,000 recruit from the Irish pointing field who built on his Worcester debut third when winning brace of bumpers a year ago. Landed the odds on second hurdles start at Ludlow but this a different ask. Productive and progressive but this is by far his toughest assignment yet.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 +0%) Bill Joyce	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(1) Bill Joyce 9/2, £225,000 point recruit who won his first 2 bumpers. Found the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham too much but he outclassed 7 opponents with a striking success at Carlisle and also dominated a Grade 2 at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Limit not yet reached. Grade 2 win at Sandown took his hurdles record to 2-2 and overall strike-rate to 5-6.
4	5 4th (5) (13/8 +19%) Regent's Stroll	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(5) Regent's Stroll 13/8, Won both bumpers last season, looking a very promising sort for hurdles when seeing off 19 rivals in a valuable event here for second win. £660,000 purchase for new owners after and he overcame a bad error when landing the odds on hurdles debut here (2m) a month ago. Lots more to come. Overcame a bad mistake to win easily here last month; very promising and one to follow.
5th	2 5th (2) (40/1 +0%) Electric Mason	40 40/1(+0%)	(2) Electric Mason 40/1, Point recruit who opened his account in bumpers at Kempton in February. Off the mark over hurdles at the second attempt at Fontwell and better form upped in class when third over C&D. Has work to do with The New Lion. Ran well behind The New Lion here last time but this is a stiffer task.
6th	4 6th (4) (14/1 +30%) It's Hard To Know	14 14/1(+30%)	(4) It's Hard To Know 14/1, Won sole start in Irish points (Feb 2024) and justified support to make a winning hurdles debut in novice at Lingfield (19.5f) 23 days ago, jumping fluently on the whole and finding extra. Again looked a straightforward sort when following up under a penalty at Market Rasen. Has made all in both rules starts; plenty to find on form but remains unexposed.
7th	3 7th (3) (14/1 +36%) First Confession	14 14/1(+36%)	(3) First Confession 14/1, Bought for £140,000 after winning sole outing in points and made a highly-encouraging hurdling debut when third in 8-runner novice at Cheltenham (19.9f). Still green when landing the odds at Ascot a month ago and he has plenty of long-term potential. Comfortably beat two rivals at Ascot last time; open to further progress.

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Paul Nicholls bids for a fifth consecutive victory in this race with dual course winner Regent's Stroll, who supplemented his bumper success from last spring on his hurdling debut last month. He did well to recover from a bad mistake at the second-last obstacle and the six-year-old will need to have ironed out those errors to stop THE NEW LION. Impressive at Chepstow when beating a subsequent winner, the son of Kayf Tara won under a penalty over C&D last month and may prove himself to be one of England's leading novice hurdle prospects. Bill Joyce won well at Sandown in Grade 2 company and is likely to enter calculations.

The best of the early-season British novices clash in what should be a most-informative Challow Hurdle. Marginal preference is for THE NEW LION, who looked all quality when winning a C&D novice a month ago. Bill Joyce will get further in time but he remains of serious interest over any trip given his ability, with the highly-regarded Regent's Stroll a serious player, too.

Another exciting festive Grade 1 clash brings together the promising 5yos REGENT'S STROLL (narrowly preferred) and The New Lion.

14:55 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (16/1 -60%) Sandret	16 16/1(-60%)	(8) Sandret 16/1, Course winner who stopped the slide from a tumbling mark when second of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 8/1) 25 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Kept on for second over 1m here this month and ought to be suited by this return to 1m2f.
2	6 2nd (6) (17/2 +0%) Powerful Response	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(6) Powerful Response 17/2, Course winner. 10/3, creditable length second of 9 to Alpine Sierra in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Better known as a turf performer but ran well in defeat over C&D whe back on AW this month.
3	5 3rd (5) (14/1 +0%) Cusack	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Cusack 14/1, 6-time course winner. 20/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Latest run was a step back in the right direction but others appeal more all the same.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 -167%) Urban Road	16 16/1(-167%)	(2) Urban Road 16/1, 4-time course winner who was unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Likely to go well again. Led close home over C&D this month; continuously denied a clear run when fourth last time.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/1 -56%) Alpine Sierra	7 7/1(-56%)	(3) Alpine Sierra 7/1, Won 9-runner handicap at this C&D (6/1) 16 days ago by length from Powerful Response, comfortably. Remains feasibly treated on old form. Came from off the pace for recent C&D win and is not yet fully exposed over 1m2f.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/4 +30%) Kaaranah	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(1) Kaaranah 7/4, Good 1¼ lengths third of 11 to Urban Road in handicap (3/1) at this C&D 25 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Placed over C&D this month, after a layoff; major player if he comes on for the run.
7th	4 7th (4) (10/3 +39%) Shamardal Star	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(4) Shamardal Star 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 5/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 24 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes tapeta debut. Unexposed after only six runs but was unable to land a telling blow on recent AW debut.
8th	7 8th (7) (7/1 +13%) Falcon Nine	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Falcon Nine 7/1, Respectable 3 lengths fourth of 11 to Urban Road in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 25 days ago, finishing with running left. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly. 15-race maiden; kept on for fourth over C&D this month but is becoming frustrating.
9th	9 9th (9) (150/1 -355%) Hot Team	150 150/1(-355%)	(9) Hot Team 150/1, C&D winner who possibly needed the run after 10 weeks off when sixth of 9 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Didn't run badly over C&D this month but has a modest AW strike-rate.

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ALPINE SIERRA scored over C&D a couple of weeks ago and Jim Goldie's six-year-old sets the standard based on that evidence, despite a 4lb rise in the ratings. Sandret hit the crossbar over a mile here and is likely to be in the mix once again. Powerful Response, just a length behind the selection last time, edges out Urban Road to be best of the rest.

KAARANAH ran well under a change of tactics when third to Urban Road over C&D at the beginning of the month and is now 4 lb better off with that rival, so he's taken to reverse the form and come out on top. Falcon Nine probably isn't the most straightforward but is up to defying his current mark when things fall right, while Alpine Sierra remains feasibly treated on old form for his recent C&D success.

Ben Haslam's 8yo SANDRET has been lightly raced in recent years but he ran well over 1m recently and is arguably better suited by 1m2f.

15:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 23f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	14 1st (14) (7/2 +50%) Win Some Lose Some	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(14) Win Some Lose Some 7/2, 3 wins from 6 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Clonmel in October. 4/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Naas (20f, good to soft) 48 days ago, running on late. Not taken lightly. Winner of three of his last six races, improvement possible on first run beyond 2m4f.
2	19 2nd (19) (25/1 -25%) Whatsavailable	25 25/1(-25%)	(19) Whatsavailable 25/1, Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in November. 7/1, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.1f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Merits consideration if shrugging off latest effort. Stayed well when winning in first-time blinkers at Fairyhouse, struggled off revised mark.
3	6 3rd (6) (6/1 +40%) Feet Of A Dancer	6 6/1(+40%)	(6) Feet Of A Dancer 6/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. 7/2, respectable 5¾ lengths third of 7 to Lot of Joy in listed mares event at Punchestown (18f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Up in trip. Ought to be in the shake-up. Useful sort has been placed in two Listed races for mares this season, worth considering.
4	17 4th (17) (16/1 +52%) Koori Star	16 16/1(+52%)	(17) Koori Star 16/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, good, 33/1) 42 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Point and maiden hurdle winner, hard to fancy on the evidence of two handicap attempts.
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 +13%) Staffordshire Knot	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Staffordshire Knot 14/1, Respectable sixth of 12 in novice chase at Naas (20.1f, good to soft, 8/1) 12 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Yard in good form. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Something to find on form. Has kept good company in beginners' chases, interesting in a handicap at this level.
6th	21 6th (21) (50/1 -52%) Will Wilde	50 50/1(-52%)	(21) Will Wilde 50/1, 11/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.1f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Has work to do. Bumper winner, second in a maiden, pulled up over 3m at Punchestown on handicap debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 +24%) Open To Question	25 25/1(+24%)	(8) Open To Question 25/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. 100/1, respectable eighth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Can give a good account. Down the field at Navan three weeks ago, has a bit to find with Fortunedefortunata.
8th	15 8th (15) (17/2 +39%) Maxi Mac Gold	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(15) Maxi Mac Gold 17/2, Winner in hurdle at Cork in May. 66/1, good fourth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Navan (22.4f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Should go well. Maiden win proved his stamina, ran a big race when fourth at 40-1 at Navan on latest.
9th	7 9th (7) (10/1 -100%) Binge Worthy	10 10/1(-100%)	(7) Binge Worthy 10/1, 1 win from 2 runs this season. 17/2, career best when winning 19-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Stable in good form. Another bold show likely. Looked like a horse who could do well over staying distances when winning at Punchestown.
10th	18 10th (18) (50/1 -52%) West Is Awake	50 50/1(-52%)	(18) West Is Awake 50/1, 200/1, eighth of 13 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good) 28 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Finished fifth in this race 12 months ago, three runs this term have been over fences.
11th	9 11th (9) (12/1 +40%) Rushmount	12 12/1(+40%)	(9) Rushmount 12/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Pulled up in Easter Festival Novices' Hurdle (10/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) in March. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Stayed well when winning a maiden at Thurles, set a tough task in Grade 2 event in March.
12th	22 12th (22) (22/1 -83%) Toor Khov	22 22/1(-83%)	(22) Toor Khov 22/1, Good second of 18 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Navan (25f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Improving all the time recently. 2lb out of the handicap but not without a chance based on his recent Navan second.
13th	20 13th (20) (10/1 +17%) Tranquil Sea	10 10/1(+17%)	(20) Tranquil Sea 10/1, 5/1, good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (24f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Not taken lightly. 2m maiden winner in March, has continued to be reliable since raised in distance.
14th	10 14th (10) (17/2 +58%) Fortunedefortunata	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(10) Fortunedefortunata 17/2, Good fifth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25.2f, soft, 40/1) 21 days ago, faring best of those held up. One to keep on right side. Three wins over 2m but has shown plenty of stamina, long-priced fifth at Navan last time.
15th	5 15th (5) (25/1 -79%) Velvet Elvis	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Velvet Elvis 25/1, First run since leaving T. Gibney when career best when winning 4-runner minor event chase at Fairyhouse (24.2f, heavy, 7/1), kept up to work. Off 10 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Much better known as a 145-rated chaser, lacks a recent run but potentially well treated.
16th	13 16th (13) (16/1 -14%) Gold Bullion	16 16/1(-14%)	(13) Gold Bullion 16/1, Creditable third of 16 in handicap chase (4/1) at Roscommon (25.2f, good). Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles and respected making his handicap hurdle debut. Won a 3m1f maiden hurdle early last season, his last five races have been over fences.
17th	1 17th (1) (25/1 -25%) Salvador Ziggy	25 25/1(-25%)	(1) Salvador Ziggy 25/1, Eight wins from 21 NH runs. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25.4f, good to soft, 12/1) 169 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Talented sort for Gordon Elliott, second in 2023 Pertemps Final, new stable.
18th	23 18th (23) (18/1 +55%) Junior Rattler	18 18/1(+55%)	(23) Junior Rattler 18/1, Good second of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 22/1) 20 days ago. Needs considering once more. Three hurdle wins, stays 3m, good effort on latest, 4lb out of handicap but respected.
19th	11 19th (11) (25/1 -108%) Golden Temple	25 25/1(-108%)	(11) Golden Temple 25/1, Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 8 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Tongue strap back on. Can give a good account. Progressive over hurdles/Flat on good ground in May/June, had a recent AW run.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (66/1 +34%) Finest Evermore	66 66/1(+34%)	(3) Finest Evermore 66/1, 125/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.5f, good to soft). Off 8 months and needs to hit the ground running. Four-time winner for Willie Mullins, struggled in two valuable handicaps last season.

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Lightly raced over flights, the Noel Meade-trained GOLDEN TEMPLE can complete a hat-trick. A winner of his latest two National Hunt starts at Downpatrick and Roscommon respectively, the four-year-old really caught the eye with a huge run over an inadequate trip on the level at Dundalk recently. Sure to have been lined up for this particular contest, he can continue his progression. Win Some Lose Some gave the impression that he would be suited to stepping up to three-miles when staying on to finish fifth in Listed class at Naas last time. King Alexander has to be of interest on his first start for Willie Mullins. A four-time winner when trained in Britain, the six-year-old has the potential to play a big part.

A few with chances but FORTUNEDEFORTUNATA can race off the same mark as when a very good Navan fourth last time out so looks the way to go. Tranquil Sea heads the list of dangers on the back of his good Clonmel second, although a solid case can also be made for Binge Worthy, Golden Temple and Win Some Lose Some.

Paul Nolan has three runners here. FEET OF A DANCER has run creditably in mares' races and gets a hopeful vote over Maxi Mac Gold

15:05 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/8 +50%) Hunter Legend	1.375 11/8(+50%)	(8) Hunter Legend 11/8, Signed off last season by winning heavy-ground Lingfield and Bangor handicaps and got right back on track when runner-up at Wincanton last time. Seems to have found an ideal opening here. Appreciated getting back on soft ground when second to the favourite at Wincanton latest.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/2 -57%) Invincible Nao	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(3) Invincible Nao 11/2, Opened chase account with a wide-margin victory at Fakenham (21f, soft) in February before finishing a fine second at Sandown. Failed to beat a rival at Sandown on return but should strip fitter for it. Last season went well and may have needed his comeback run at Sandown.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 +27%) Champagnesuperover	8 8/1(+27%)	(2) Champagnesuperover 8/1, Dual chaser winner around 3m in spring 2022. Lightly raced since and considerately handled when tenth of 15 in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, soft) on latest completed start (fell at Southwell last time). Got no further than the first at Southwell last time after a wind operation.
4	4 4th (4) (8/1 +0%) High Treason	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) High Treason 8/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler who made a promising chase debut at Newbury in November. Ran no sort of race at Fontwell subsequently but it's too soon to write him off in this sphere. Found Fontwell too tight last time; chase debut was okay and he's not badly treated.
5th	7 5th (7) (18/1 -29%) Golden Whisky	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Golden Whisky 18/1, Hurdle and multiple chase winner who has looked to retain ability back from an absence this year, returning to fences with a solid showing over C&D last time. Mark is potentially lenient. Down the weights and second run back from an absence was more encouraging (over C&D).
6th	5 6th (5) (8/1 -45%) William Cody	8 8/1(-45%)	(5) William Cody 8/1, Bagged fourth success over fences when taking 5-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon in November and wasn't disgraced at Southwell last time. One to consider. Below par in his latest run 12 days ago and might be a shade high in the weights.
7th	1 7th (1) (25/1 -178%) Sheldon	25 25/1(-178%)	(1) Sheldon 25/1, Dual winner last season who shaped as if still in form when last seen at Sandown 9 months ago. Needs a career best on this return, so it's a big ask. Should be in the mix if sufficiently straight after his break.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (11/2 +21%) Awaythelad	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(6) Awaythelad 11/2, A dual winning hurdler around 2m4f who has shaped with encouragement on both chase outings, again hitting the frame at Southwell last time. Should have more to offer and makes appeal in a thin race.4 Dual hurdle winner; chase debut was better than latest attempt but ability is respected.

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HUNTER LEGEND left an underwhelming seasonal return well behind when second over this trip at Wincanton last time and Venetia Williams' seven-year-old sets the standard following that performance. Awaythelad was a bit disappointing when well held at Southwell most recently but it is far too soon to be writing him off, while similar comments apply to High Treason and William Cody.

HUNTER LEGEND finished last season well and returned to form with an excellent second to a well-treated rival at Wincanton last time. This looks easier and he's preferred to Awaythelad, who is unexposed as a chaser. Invincible Nao can also be considered.

The ground and trip look ideal for HUNTER LEGEND (nap) to build on his solid effort in defeat at Wincanton.

15:10 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 -43%) Achille Des Rocs	5 5/1(-43%)	(3) Achille Des Rocs 5/1, Placed 3 times in maiden points and built on fourth of 12 on hurdles debut (16.6f) when producing a much improved effort to land a novice event at Southwell (15.8f, good) 32 days ago. Looked like a stayer in the making that day, and no surprise to see him up in trip today. One for the shortlist. Won 2m Southwell maiden on second rules start; should have progress to come in handicaps.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 +57%) My Friend Yeats	6 6/1(+57%)	(6) My Friend Yeats 6/1, Modest point winner. Bettered hurdles debut effort when going close in a Cartmel novice (22.1f). Respectable fifth on handicap debut at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) in October and ran to similar level when up in trip when seventh of 10 at Haydock (24.3f) 24 days ago. Down in trip and cheekpieces on. Safely held in first two handicaps (2m4f/3m); tongue-tie/cheekpieces added here.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 +0%) Got Your Back	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(4) Got Your Back 10/3, Off the mark in novice company at Musselburgh (19.8f) last December and has shaped with promise in handicaps (without winning) running better than the bare result when sixth at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 27 days ago. On a fair enough mark and can go well if taking to first-time blinkers/tongue tie. Back from break with two pretty good efforts at Carlisle this autumn; new headgear today.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 -50%) Klitschko	12 12/1(-50%)	(2) Klitschko 12/1, Debut bumper winner and looked to be going the right way over hurdles but below-par on final couple of starts for Alan King last season. Well-backed on debut for new yard but never involved. New connections quick to opt for wind surgery and first time tongue-tie, hood (previously worn) also returns. Dropped out tamely on stable debut; had wind op soon afterwards; has a point to prove.
5th	1 5th (1) (3/1 -9%) Fourofakind	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Fourofakind 3/1, Has taken his form up a notch since joining current yard, winning a pair of handicap hurdles at Perth (20.2f). Good effort when fourth of 9 at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) and ran with credit back down in grade at Ayr (20.5f, good to soft) last month. Can be competitive again off short break. Dual winner for new stable this season; still in good form; likely contender again.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/3 +52%) Lone Star	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(7) Lone Star 10/3, Thirteen runs since her last win in March 2023 and has slipped to a handy mark. Needed the run when last of 5 at Musselburgh (15.6f) 19 days ago and this trip will be more suitable. Has a better chance than her form figures might suggest and is entitled to run well if leaving comeback effort behind. Yet to add to her five wins during 2022-23 season; needs to up her game.
7th	5 7th (5) (25/1 +24%) Hourless	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Hourless 25/1, Dual winner over hurdles for Alan King. Back from 11 months off when unseating rider (looked to be coming to end of his tether) in November. Modest effort from out of the handicap when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) 27 days ago and yet to look like winning for current yard. Free-goer; unseated rider on first two stable starts; latest run was respectable at best.

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This doesn't look the deepest race and a chance is taken on the unexposed ACHILLE DES ROCS. He was last seen scoring gamely in a Southwell maiden over 2m last month and it will be no surprise if he has enough in the locker to score on his handicap debut. The capable but inconsistent Klitschko has the ability to play a hand in a race of this nature. Fourofakind is respected most of the remainder.

This could be the day for GOT YOUR BACK to get his head in front again, having showed up well for a long way at Carlisle last time, and he can capitalise on his falling handicap mark with Brian Hughes back aboard. Lone Star should strip fitter for her reappearance and could be dangerous while Fourofakind can be competitive at this level once again.

He finished tired at Carlisle last time but GOT YOUR BACK (nap) ran well there and can be seen to better effect on this easier track.

15:20 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:25 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 21f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	11 1st (11) (4/1 +47%) Beggars Rock	4 4/1(+47%)	(11) Beggars Rock 4/1, Third of 12 in novice chase (16/1) at Cork (21.2f, soft) on debut over fences 15 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers on 1st time. Merits consideration. Had a few chances in handicaps but has placed form and ran well on chase debut last time.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 +6%) Crowsatedappletart	8 8/1(+6%)	(1) Crowsatedappletart 8/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this season. 14/1, career best when winning 19-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 15 days ago. Enters calculations. 7lb higher than at Cork but he likes it here and should be on the scene.
3	16 3rd (16) (20/1 0%) Chef's Kiss	20 20/1(0%)	(16) Chef's Kiss 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 125/1, sixteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft) 15 days ago, never dangerous. Up in trip for handicap debut. Maiden efforts forgettable but he did win a point and this 4yo could have potential.
4	12 4th (12) (6/1 -50%) Dancing After Dark	6 6/1(-50%)	(12) Dancing After Dark 6/1, Mountain High mare who was revived all of a sudden when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at this course (24.4f, soft, 16/1) 39 days ago, comfortably. Definite possibilities with a repeat. Did it nicely over 3m here last month and could be an improver as lightly raced.
5th	15 5th (15) (18/1 -29%) Westernersunrise	18 18/1(-29%)	(15) Westernersunrise 18/1, Good fourth of 8 in novice hurdle (28/1) at Thurles (22.9f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Has shown enough in maidens to believe this initial mark could be manageable.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 -78%) Tilloughna	16 16/1(-78%)	(5) Tilloughna 16/1, Winner in hurdle at Ballinrobe in July. Ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24.1f, good to soft, 9/1) 57 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. 2m6f winner at Ballinrobe in July; 8lb higher now but Paddy Hanlon claims 7lb.
7th	2 7th (2) (66/1 -230%) Lucky Viv	66 66/1(-230%)	(2) Lucky Viv 66/1, Winner in hurdle at Ballinrobe in August. but essentially struggled since, only thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. Has struggled in handicaps since winning a maiden in August at Ballinrobe.
8th	18 8th (18) (16/1 -14%) Bernie's Legacy	16 16/1(-14%)	(18) Bernie's Legacy 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft, 40/1) 25 days ago. Switch to handicaps in his favour and the betting may prove a useful guide with progress anticipated. Offered little thus far but open to improvement now handicapping over further.
9th	4 9th (4) (17/2 +39%) Buck Rogers	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(4) Buck Rogers 17/2, Course winner. 10/1, twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 20 days ago. Not taken lightly. Had to run better at Cork last time to be seriously considered here.
13	13 \|F\| (13) (15/2 -7%) Grace Faraday	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(13) Grace Faraday 15/2, Off the mark in a refitted hood over 22f here in May. Off 6 months, in process of running well when slipping up over 2f out. (holding every chance at the time). One to bear in mind. In contention when slipping up at Tramore and some of her best efforts have been here.
10th	3 10th (3) (14/1 -27%) Tomjackwilliam	14 14/1(-27%)	(3) Tomjackwilliam 14/1, Successful in this race/under this rider 2 years ago. 22/1, shaped as if needing the run after 13 months off when fourteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 20 days ago, not knocked about. Still low-mileage and no surprise to see a better showing. Only had three races since winning this two years ago; tailed off on belated comeback.
11th	9 11th (9) (14/1 +22%) Sheriffhill	14 14/1(+22%)	(9) Sheriffhill 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft, 100/1) 15 days ago. Will hold more chance now handicapping but opening mark demands improvement. Goes handicapping with a lot to prove after finishing tailed off in his maidens.
12th	8 12th (8) (50/1 -355%) St Anthonys Corner	50 50/1(-355%)	(8) St Anthonys Corner 50/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Sent off at 50-1 two weeks ago at Fairyhouse and was well behind Hangry; opposable.
13th	7 13th (7) (11/1 +39%) Hangry	11 11/1(+39%)	(7) Hangry 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Best effort yet in this sphere when fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft, 33/1) 14 days ago. Could yet have more to offer in handicaps. Beaten under 8l at Fairyhouse and would have been closer but for a late mistake.
14th	10 14th (10) (11/2 +39%) Kings Halo	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(10) Kings Halo 11/2, C&D winner. Ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Killarney (17f, soft) 83 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Reportedly struck into when returned to this discipline after a break here in October.
15th	17 15th (17) (66/1 -371%) Love Like This	66 66/1(-371%)	(17) Love Like This 66/1, Eleventh of 18 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft, 50/1) on debut over fences 12 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly back up in trip. Second at Thurles in November (2m, good) but tailed off since then.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (25/1 -25%) Donnrua Dream	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Donnrua Dream 25/1, C&D winner. 14/1, unseated rider in handicap chase at Navan (24f, good to soft) 13 days ago, reminders after fourth and unseating next. Needs to get back on track returned to this sphere. A remote fifth over C&D last month before unseating on his return to fences at Navan.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (50/1 -52%) Trackman Tommy	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) Trackman Tommy 50/1, 28/1, creditable seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft) in April, merely passing beaten rivals. More needed back from 8 months off. 11-race maiden who has yet to place and was beaten about 14l at Ballinrobe the final time.

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Connections of handicap first-timer SHERIFFHILL were represented with distinction by 2019 Arkle third-placer Articulum in the past. They've had to be patient with Sheriffhill, who didn't complete when market leader for his point-to-point back in the spring. Afforded a nice break after that, Terence O'Brien competed the well-related Westerner gelding in three maiden hurdles this winter. A little bit of progression can be gleaned from those appearances, which sees him begin in this sphere from a workable mark of 97, and John Shinnick's claim is also helpful. The unexposed selection, up in trip here, can at least be on the premises for a place in the frame. Several have been there and done that with regard to winning at this venue and two of those, Dancing After Dark and Crowsatedappletart, certainly make the shortlist.

Having shaped well on his penultimate start in this sphere, BEGGARS ROCK ran his best race to date when third on chase debut at Cork 2 weeks ago, a final flight mistake arguably costing him victory. Back over hurdles with first-time blinkers enlisted, he could be the answer. Last year's winner Tomjackwilliam is a big danger along with recent winners Dancing After Dark and Crowsatedappletart. Grace Faraday also needs factoring in.

It was pretty straightforward for DANCING AFTER DARK here last time and Philip Donovan can claim his 5lb this time.

15:25 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 +36%) Humble Spark	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(5) Humble Spark 9/4, C&D winner. 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Hamilton in August. Came widest of all when a good fifth of 12 in handicap (2/1) at this course (12.4f) 36 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Below par here last time but this two-time C&D winner could bounce back with a big run.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 +64%) Phone Tag	2.5 5/2(+64%)	(2) Phone Tag 5/2, Respectable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 11 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Hood on 1st time and in the mix. Fair third over C&D recently and the first-time hood could help him settle better.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 -43%) Rainwater	5 5/1(-43%)	(4) Rainwater 5/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in November. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 7/2) 23 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. In good form since upped to this sort of trip and Warren Fentiman removes a valuable 7lb.
4	6 4th (6) (25/1 -56%) Russian Virtue	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Russian Virtue 25/1, C&D winner. 40/1, first run since leaving Rebecca Menzies when seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Must improve. Two-time C&D winner who could improve for his recent stable debut; capable of a bold bid.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 +42%) Percy Willis	7 7/1(+42%)	(1) Percy Willis 7/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 10/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 18 days ago. Can give a good account. Dead-heated for 1st at Wolverhampton last month but two lesser performances have followed.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 -40%) Berry Edge	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Berry Edge 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 35 days ago. Unreliable type. C&D win in October; not ruled out but inconsistent and only sixth over C&D last time.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/2 -65%) Rock Armour	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(7) Rock Armour 11/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/4) 16 days ago. Can make presence felt. 0-8 but placed over C&D on last three starts and this 3yo can be bang there once more.
8th	8 8th (8) (100/1 -25%) Dundory	100 100/1(-25%)	(8) Dundory 100/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 9 in handicap at this C&D (125/1) 16 days ago. Third over hurdles in October but down the field over C&D the last twice.

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Rock Armour has been running consistently well in defeat of late and is likely to be in the mix once again. That said, marginal preference is for RAINWATER, who filled second place over this trip at Chelmsford last time and is only 1lb higher. On their best form, Humble Spark and Phone Tag are others who are capable of going well.

HUMBLE SPARK didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fifth here last time so is fancied to bag another C&D success eased 1 lb. Course-winner Percy Willis heads the list of dangers with in-form pair Rainwater and Phone Tag also in the picture.

Two-time C&D winner RUSSIAN VIRTUE shaped as though he was in need of the run on his recent stable debut and he earns the vote.

15:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (15/8 +38%) Inthewaterside	1.875 15/8(+38%)	(4) Inthewaterside 15/8, Unbeaten in bumpers and, having landed 2 of his first 3 starts over hurdles, he improved further in defeat during the spring. Sound third on return at that is venue having had a breathing op and very much the type to excel over fences. Up in trip with hood off. Hood off; has a bit further to go and it's also his chase debut but he brings potential.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 +40%) Moon D'orange	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Moon D'orange 12/1, Winner of a novice hurdle during a short stint for Fergal O'Brien during the spring and shaped well on chase debut having rejoined former yard when third of 12 in a Punchestown maiden. Failed to build on that since at up to 25.3f and now goes back slightly in trip. This does not look a great mark but the drop back from 3m+ might help.
3	8 3rd (8) (10/1 +29%) Zertakt	10 10/1(+29%)	(8) Zertakt 10/1, Low-mileage sort who landed 3 of his 6 starts in France. Lightly raced for this yard and shaped like a stayer when third of 9 over 20.2f at Windsor a fortngith ago. Gets that increased emphasis on stamina so not out of this despite being 3 lb "wrong". Produced a strong rally when third at Windsor, which makes this longer trip look appealing.
4	1 4th (1) (17/2 -13%) Rock My Way	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(1) Rock My Way 17/2, Grade 2 winner over hurdles in 2023 who was placed all 3 starts over fences earlier this year for Syd Hosie. Stepped up on reappearance/stable debut when landing 3-runner handicap chase at Doncaster a month ago, kept up to work. Ran well in all his five chases, two of them at this track; won a three-runner race latest.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/2 -22%) Shanagh Bob	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(2) Shanagh Bob 11/2, Winning pointer who supplemented his hurdles debut victory at Plumpton when bagging Cheltenham Grade 2 (3m) a year ago. Fourth in Grade 1 Sefton Novices' at Aintree on final outing and has the size for chasing, but he was most disappointing on handicap bow at Uttoxeter. Must be capable of better. Should be all set for better as a chaser but was put firmly in his place on first attempt.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +25%) Sea Invasion	9 9/1(+25%)	(7) Sea Invasion 9/1, Steadily progressive over hurdles for Chris Gordon last season and sound start over fences for new yard in recent weeks. Now goes up in trip. Needs to step up on his two performances over fences; new trip holds possibilities.
7th	6 7th (6) (8/1 -78%) Theformismighty	8 8/1(-78%)	(6) Theformismighty 8/1, Expensive point winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Market Rasen in March. Type to make a better chaser and built on promising Chepstow debut when easily winning 10-runner handicap at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 25 days ago. Remains with serious potential, particularly over this longer trip. Likely to stay 2m6f and looks seriously interesting despite 10lb rise since Southwell win.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (6/1 -20%) Menaggio	6 6/1(-20%)	(3) Menaggio 6/1, Winner of third start over hurdles and improved when runner-up on handicap debut at Kempton in May. Progressing nicely over fences too, landing a brace of 3-runner contests at Plumpton during the autumn. Likeable type. Wide-margin wins in 3-runner handicaps at Plumpton (about 2m4f) this autumn; stays 2m6f.

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INTHEWATERSIDE has the potential to be a lot better over the larger obstacles and Paul Nicholls' gelding is entitled to have benefited from his return here when third over hurdles. Shanagh Bob was disappointing on his chasing bow at Uttoxeter but is given another chance to showcase his potential, while the hat-trick seeking Menaggio bids to maintain his unbeaten record over the larger obstacles.

THEFORMISMIGHTY confirmed that he's going to be a much better chaser than hurdler when an easy winner at Southwell at the start of the month, and with this increased emphasis on stamina sure to suit, he holds strong claims. Shanagh Bob will surely show more this time, with Inthewaterside another of interest switched to the larger obstacles.

The Windsor run by ZERTAKT suggested that Venetia Williams has turned him round and can get off the mark with him over this longer trip.

15:35 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (1/1 +27%) Kovanis	1 1/1(+27%)	(3) Kovanis 1/1, £50,000 3-y-o, £330,000 4-y-o, Tunis gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Tchico Alco and fairly useful hurdler Santo Bello. Easy winner sole start in points (Oct 12). Very much the one to beat. Easy point winner before £330,000 sale; shortlisted given yard's strike-rate in bumpers.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/2 -8%) Global Submission	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(1) Global Submission 13/2, £5,000 3-y-o, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Global Jackpot. Dam (h89), maiden hurdler (stayed 3¼m), useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Mon Villez. Third in a point and looks an interesting Rules newcomer. Half-brother to Global Jackpot and only narrowly denied in a point and form working out.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/8 -18%) Soir De Garde	1.625 13/8(-18%)	(5) Soir De Garde 13/8, Promising type. 5/2 and hooded, second of 9 in bumper at Punchestown (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 34 days ago, clear of rest. Should progress and is an obvious player. Distant 2nd to subsequent Listed winner on debut and half-brother to State Man.
4	7 4th (7) (33/1 +34%) Trooper Lewis	33 33/1(+34%)	(7) Trooper Lewis 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in bumper at Navan (16.2f, good to soft, 28/1) 42 days ago, going in snatches. 2nd in 7-runner Fairyhouse bumper on debut; low-key run in deeper race since.
5th	4 5th (4) (20/1 +39%) Prince Inger	20 20/1(+39%)	(4) Prince Inger 20/1, Racinger gelding. Dam 2m hurdle winner. Not an obvious sort on paper. Racinger gelding; dam French 2m hurdle winner; yard 1-69 in bumpers last five years.

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Dromahane third GLOBAL SUBMISSION can make a winning debut under rules. A notable Irish runner for Walters Plant Hire Ltd, the Henry de Bromhead-trained four-year-old is a horse of huge potential. The winner of that aforementioned point-to-point franked the form when striking on his racecourse debut for Willie Mullins. The latter runs Soir De Garde here. Runner-up on his initial outing at Punchestown last month, that form was also boosted when the easy winner followed up on his next start. Portrush point-to-point winner Kovanis has to be respected on his first appearance for Gordon Elliott.

KOVANIS has joined top connections for a hefty sum after an easy point win and he's the obvious one to side with having his first go under Rules. Soir De Garde should improve on his debut and, in the unlikely even that Kilwaughter participates 2 days on from his winning debut, he'd be a live danger.

SOIR DE GARDE finished 2nd to a subsequent Listed winner last month and this half-brother to State Man should improve

15:40 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (12/1 +40%) Fools Rush In	12 12/1(+40%)	(10) Fools Rush In 12/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. 13/2, bit below form when sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (1mf) 9 days ago. Maybe the drop in trip will help him settle but it's a while since he ran over this short.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/4 +70%) Wilde And Dandy	2.25 9/4(+70%)	(8) Wilde And Dandy 9/4, Two wins this autumn/winter, including C&D. Respectable third of 12 in handicap at this course (1m) 9 days ago, not ideally placed. Can give a good account. Pulled hard on his first crack at 1m here latest; be happier back down in trip; player.
3	12 3rd (12) (16/1 +36%) Rich Rhythm	16 16/1(+36%)	(12) Rich Rhythm 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7f, 25/1) on reappearance 25 days ago. Entitled to come on for the run. Entitled to have needed his comeback from a year off this month; can do better.
4	4 4th (4) (16/1 -100%) Noisy Music	16 16/1(-100%)	(4) Noisy Music 16/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. 11/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 24 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed. Cheekpieces on first time. Respected. Has enjoyed a consistent spell; holds claims again if the first-time headgear helps.
5th	3 5th (3) (15/2 -100%) Monopolise	7.5 15/2(-100%)	(3) Monopolise 15/2, Latest win at Kempton in November. 11/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 25 days ago, nearest finish. Considered. Three solid efforts since the tongue-tie went on; looked a touch unlucky last time; player.
6th	9 6th (9) (9/2 +10%) Ormolulu	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(9) Ormolulu 9/2, 13/2, won 12-runner handicap at this course (6f) 15 days ago. Shortlist material with her 3 lb rise offset by Sean Dylan Bowen's claim. Three solid runs here (6f) since joining this yard; a 3lb rise seems fair; needs to settle.
7th	7 7th (7) (17/2 +39%) Cliffcake	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(7) Cliffcake 17/2, Four-time course winner. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, 11/2) 72 days ago. Currently 4-10 here and is on a handy mark again; quite capable of bouncing back.
8th	5 8th (5) (22/1 +12%) Shaw Park	22 22/1(+12%)	(5) Shaw Park 22/1, Three wins from 22 runs this year. 16/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 7 days ago. Others are preferred. Patchy since returned to Tapeta this autumn and is some way down the pecking order.
9th	6 9th (6) (33/1 +18%) Surprise Picture	33 33/1(+18%)	(6) Surprise Picture 33/1, 22/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 25 days ago. Back to only 1 lb above the mark he defied at Wolverhampton in September but needs to leave recent efforts behind. Likes Wolverhampton and hasn't been in much form since winning there in early autumn.
10th	2 10th (2) (9/1 +0%) Straight A	9 9/1(+0%)	(2) Straight A 9/1, Won twice in November, latterly over C&D. Seventh of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Newcastle (7f) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Only 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last month but not run to the same level since.
11th	11 11th (11) (22/1 +12%) Yorkstone	22 22/1(+12%)	(11) Yorkstone 22/1, Course winner. 10¼ lengths last of 12 to Ormolulu in handicap (14/1) at this course (6f) 15 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Back on his last winning mark but he's rather struggled in four runs back from a layoff.
12th	1 12th (1) (12/1 -33%) Law Supreme	12 12/1(-33%)	(1) Law Supreme 12/1, Won over 1m at Bath in April. Creditable third over 7f at Newmarket in early November. Well-held fifth on hurdle debut since. This trip is now a bare minimum back on the Flat; has run well on Tapeta though.

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

NOISY MUSIC emerged with credit when finishing a staying-on second over a mile at Kempton earlier this month and, nudged up 1lb with cheekpieces applied, she gets the vote to atone for that near-miss. Monopolise finished runner-up over this trip at Newcastle latest and another bold bid is anticipated nudged up 2lb. Wilde And Dandy is also noteworthy in the opener.

ORMOLULU has her 3 lb rise for her recent 6f course success offset by her rider's claim and is taken to follow up. Monopolise, Wilde And Dandy and Noisy Music head the dangers in this opener.

Having look a bit unlucky not to make it 2-3 in the tongue-tie last time, MONOPOLISE is preferred to Wilde And Dandy.

15:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Limerick NH Flat Race 18f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (8/1 -14%) I Started A Joke	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) I Started A Joke 8/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Brother to fair 2m hurdle winner Bents Hollow, stays 19f. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 2¼m) Glan. Fourth sole start in points (Mar 2024). Yard won this last year, promise in sole point start at Belclare, check the market.
2	11 2nd (11) (5/1 -317%) Road Exile	5 5/1(-317%)	(11) Road Exile 5/1, Harzand gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Classic Theatre and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Miss Sassie, stays 2¾m. Won sole start in points (Nov 3). Worth a chance to maintain unbeaten record. Won a point last month, half-brother to two winners, dam won a bumper here, go well.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/2 +81%) L' Evangeliste	3.5 7/2(+81%)	(9) L' Evangeliste 7/2, €34,000 3-y-o, Pastorius gelding. Brother to useful French hurdler/chaser Alcyone Rouge,. Dam, French hurdler/chaser (17f/2¼m winner), also 11f winner on Flat. Won completed start in points (Mar 2024). Won a decent point in March, local yard targets races at this track, interesting.
4	6 4th (6) (40/1 +60%) James The Brave	40 40/1(+60%)	(6) James The Brave 40/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 20 in novice hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft, 150/1) on hurdles bow 20 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Big odds and well beaten in two starts in bumpers, hard to make a case for.
5th	2 5th (2) (28/1 +44%) Ballykinlar	28 28/1(+44%)	(2) Ballykinlar 28/1, Irish Wells gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Zacony Rebel, stays 21f. Wears tongue strap. Maiden pointer, unplaced last time (May 19). 0-5 in points on varying ground, tongue tied for Rules debut, look elsewhere.
6th	4 6th (4) (14/1 +58%) Gillane	14 14/1(+58%)	(4) Gillane 14/1, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to 2½m hurdle winner Huffin An A Puffin. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3m) No More Heroes. Runner-up completed start in points (May 5). Not dismissed. Second in a point in May, dam is well-related, worth a market check on Rules debut.
7th	10 7th (10) (2/1 +27%) Mossy Way	2 2/1(+27%)	(10) Mossy Way 2/1, Once-raced maiden. Second of 7 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good, 10/3) on NH debut 27 days ago. Looks a big player. Well backed when second on debut, step up in trip will suit, sets the standard, claims.
8th	13 8th (13) (12/1 +40%) The Night Agent	12 12/1(+40%)	(13) The Night Agent 12/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, fourth of 10 in bumper at Clonmel (16.4f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 13 months. Promise on debut, trip a question but he can't be fully discounted if fit after layoff.
9th	3 9th (3) (28/1 -300%) Beckistine	28 28/1(-300%)	(3) Beckistine 28/1, Once-raced maiden. 15/2, fifth of 7 in bumper at Navan (16f, soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. Beaten 27l over 2m at Navan earlier this month, goes up in trip, can only be watched.
10th	1 10th (1) (50/1 +50%) Amberjack	50 50/1(+50%)	(1) Amberjack 50/1, Doyen gelding. Dam unraced sister to winning hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Road To Respect. Pulled up only start in points (Mar 2023). Pulled up in sole point, dam from a good family, watch on return from 664-day absence.
11th	12 11th (12) (100/1 -52%) Rusty Finure	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Rusty Finure 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1, twelfth of 13 in bumper at Listowel (16f, good) on NH debut 97 days ago. 40-1 and well-beaten on debut at Listowel, may need more time.
12th	14 12th (14) (66/1 +34%) Work Place	66 66/1(+34%)	(14) Work Place 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, third of 9 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.6f, good to soft) 81 days ago, not knocked about. Makes bumpers debut. RESERVE. 0-3 in points, beaten 41l when third in a Galway maiden hurdle, others appeal more.
13th	16 13th (16) (100/1 +0%) Lady Mamie	100 100/1(+0%)	(16) Lady Mamie 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft, 100/1) on NH debut, pulled up ninth. Off 7 months. Makes bumpers debut. RESERVE. 100-1 and pulled up on debut in a maiden hurdle at Killarney, hard to fancy after that.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

On achievements on the racecourse proper to date, Mossy Way sets the standard. From a stable well accustomed to nurturing young talent, the strength of Mossy Way in the market was telling prior to his debut at Fairyhouse at the beginning of the month. It's likely that the Alkaadhem gelding ran into a potential top-notcher, when yielding by seven lengths to Koktail Brut, but there was certainly something to build on from that runner-up effort. On this occasion, though, a chance is taken on L' EVANGELISTE. Very positive vibes have emerged from the Eric McNamara camp regarding this French-bred. He was clearly well regarded when housed at the shrewd Donie Murphy point-to-point outfit, and he came up to the mark in decent fashion at Quakerstown on Easter Sunday. Road Exile is another point-to-point scorer to consider.

ROAD EXILE has joined Gordon Elliott since landing a point and looks the obvious choice for all that Mossy Way sets a reasonable standard based on what he achieved at Fairyhouse on debut. L'Evangelist is another one to consider having got the job done on his only start between the flags.

The form of L'EVANGELISTE'S point-to-point win is working out, he may have been targeted at this and he is related to lots of winners

15:55 Limerick NH Flat Race 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (1/1 +75%) The Watcher	1 1/1(+75%)	(9) The Watcher 1/1, Foaled May 4. Invincible Spirit colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Espionne and useful 1m winner Sisyphean. Dam unraced, closely related to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Blue Lemons. This isn't a deep race and yard's newcomers have to be respected. Invincible Spirit half-brother to two winners; notable connections; interesting newcomer.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/4 -125%) Showering	1.5 6/4(-125%)	(1) Showering 6/4, Showcasing colt. Bred to useful and made a fine start to his career when comfortably winning a 9-runner novice (4/1) at this C&D on debut 22 days ago. The one to beat under penalty. Well bred; promising debut (won nicely) in C&D event three weeks ago; the clear form pick.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/2 +36%) Rainbow Nebula	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(8) Rainbow Nebula 9/2, Foaled January 20. €90,000 foal, 120,000 gns yearling, Hello Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including French 1½m winner Qasida and Spanish 1m/9f winner Battle Charge. Wears visor. Interesting newcomer. 120,000gns yearling; by Hello Youmzain; wears visor on debut; market helpful.
4	5 4th (5) (50/1 -52%) Fan Mail	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Fan Mail 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in novice (200/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, soft). Off 121 days. Likely to be of greater interest in low grade handicaps. AW debutant who holds weak claims on his turf form.
5th	7 5th (7) (80/1 -21%) Nave Force	80 80/1(-21%)	(7) Nave Force 80/1, Land Force gelding. 28/1, last of 11 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 45 days ago. Can't be fancied. Last of 11 in Southwell maiden for an inauspicious debut.
6th	12 6th (12) (100/1 -100%) Oilisa	100 100/1(-100%)	(12) Oilisa 100/1, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Shaped as if needing experience when 9½ lengths seventh of 9 to Showering in novice at this C&D (150/1) on debut 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Should be one for the longer term. Finished about 9l behind Showering over C&D three weeks ago.
7th	2 7th (2) (100/1 -100%) Crackinthunder	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Crackinthunder 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in novice at this C&D (125/1) 22 days ago. Hard to fancy. Well held in a couple of sprint races here.
8th	6 8th (6) (33/1 -230%) Goldrush Glory	33 33/1(-230%)	(6) Goldrush Glory 33/1, Golden Horde gelding. 40/1, offered something to work on when sixth of 9 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 9 days ago. Should have more to offer. Did enough at Southwell last week to suggest he has frame possibilities.
9th	3 9th (3) (150/1 -88%) Diamond Dude	150 150/1(-88%)	(3) Diamond Dude 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 9 in novice at this C&D 22 days ago. Yet to beat a rival and easily opposed again. No form claims, having finished last in two C&D contests.
10th	4 10th (4) (100/1 -300%) El Cobre Fuego	100 100/1(-300%)	(4) El Cobre Fuego 100/1, Sergei Prokofiev gelding. 80/1, eighth of 9 in novice at this course (5f) on debut 19 days ago. Needs to leave that form behind to figure. Down the field in 5f contest at this venue.
11th	10 11th (10) (28/1 -100%) Hardlass	28 28/1(-100%)	(10) Hardlass 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 2/1, again below market expectations when fifth of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good). Off 6 months. More needed. Both starts on turf; debut form (at Newmarket) gives her place claims in this field.

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

The well-bred SHOWERING displayed plenty of promise when making a winning debut over C&D a few weeks ago and William Haggas' colt could prove to be too good once again, despite a 7lb penalty. The rest with experience do not inspire a lot of confidence, so The Watcher and Rainbow Nebula both have to be monitored in the market ahead of their debuts.

A thin event in which SHOWERING can defy a penalty and supplement his debut C&D success. Newcomers The Watcher and Rainbow Nebula represent top yards and may prove the biggest threats, whilst Goldrush Glory makes most appeal of the remainder with experience.

This is uncompetitive and SHOWERING looks well capable of defying a 7lb penalty for his C&D success. The Watcher is second choice.

16:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/2 +38%) Dance Time	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(7) Dance Time 5/2, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (2m) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Shortlist material. Course winner at 1m4f; improved since upped to 2m at Wolverhampton; more to come.
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 +45%) C'mon Kenny	12 12/1(+45%)	(5) C'mon Kenny 12/1, 7/2, ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (2m) 25 days ago. Others are preferred. Handles Tapeta; AW win on Polytrack (2m); close 2nd in October; latest run was a washout.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 -43%) Rogue Tornado	5 5/1(-43%)	(3) Rogue Tornado 5/1, 5/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Both wins at 1m4f on turf but he acts on Tapeta; stays 1m6f and worth a go at 2m.
4	6 4th (6) (15/2 -67%) Sun Dancer Girl	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(6) Sun Dancer Girl 15/2, Course winner. Four wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in November. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (2m) 25 days ago. Respected. Won 3 of her last 6 races on AW, including 1m6f here; seemed to stay 2m latest; bang there.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/4 +68%) Little Peter	2.25 9/4(+68%)	(4) Little Peter 9/4, Winner at Newcastle in October. Fifth of 7 over C&D (13/8) 8 days ago. 2m winner at Newcastle; tough next time; pulled hard and faded since; good pace helpful.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/1 -40%) Caustic	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Caustic 7/1, Below form when fourth of 8 in handicap (11/4) at Wolverhampton (2m) 40 days ago. Runner-up here prior to that. Won 1m4f novice on Lingfield AW in February; mixed since and well held over 2m latest.
7th	2 7th (2) (14/1 -17%) Alright Sunshine	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Alright Sunshine 14/1, Unreliable individual. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton 8 days ago. Six turf wins; 0-11 on AW but fair 2nd over 2m this month; finished lame on Friday.

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

DANCE TIME finished with a wet sail after not enjoying the smoothest of passages when a close-up third in a similar contest over this trip at Wolverhampton recently. Off an unchanged mark, she may prove tough to stop here. Little Peter (second) got the better of Caustic (fourth) when the pair met over an extended 2m at Dunstall Park last month, and the former can confirm his superiority over that rival.

DANCE TIME leaves the impression she has more to offer over 2m and is taken to resume winning way, perhaps at the expense of fellow filly Sun Dancer Girl, who is also unexposed as a stayer. Rogue Tornado looks best of the rest for James Owen.

An open race but course winner DANCE TIME has more to come at this trip and she is preferred to Sun Dancer Girl.

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

16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (125/1 -279%) Andalseeyagraham	125 125/1(-279%)	(10) Andalseeyagraham 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, last of 11 in nursery at this course (8f) 22 days ago. Back down in trip from 4 lb out of the weights. Unplaced all starts and ran as if amiss last time; hard to fancy from out of the weights.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/2 +68%) On Key	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(5) On Key 9/2, Fair maiden. Failed to repeat last effort when only fifth of 8 in nursery at Southwell (7.1f, 18/1) 40 days ago. Closely related to stable's top sprinter Shaquille; should be suited by this return to 6f.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/4 -38%) Blue Lakota	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(1) Blue Lakota 11/4, Followed up her win over C&D 7 days earlier in 8-runner nursery (10/11) at Chelmsford City (5f) 9 days ago. Could complete the hat-trick. Two nurseries wins in December; another 5lb rise should not stop him going close.
4	6 4th (6) (22/1 -57%) Fallen Soldier	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Fallen Soldier 22/1, 11/1, last of 12 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 14 days ago. Has claims on neck second at Chelmsford but raced freely and finished last next time.
5th	2 5th (2) (10/3 +83%) Triple Charged	3.333333 10/3(+83%)	(2) Triple Charged 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. Visored for 1st time, last of 5 in nursery at Hamilton (5f, good to firm, 18/1). Off 163 days. Makes tapeta debut. Has been gelded. Finished last in two nurseries in July but he might now improve for having been gelded.
6th	9 6th (9) (20/1 -167%) Lima Sierra	20 20/1(-167%)	(9) Lima Sierra 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 5 in nursery at this C&D (7/4) 50 days ago Lightly-raced profile provides hope for better still. 0-5 but knocking at the door, second of five over C&D in November; not dismissed lightly.
7th	4 7th (4) (6/1 +14%) Laurens Dream	6 6/1(+14%)	(4) Laurens Dream 6/1, C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 12 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f, 17/2) 14 days ago. Should remain competitive. Likes it here; not disgraced when fifth at Southwell last time; very much in the mix.
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 -136%) Final Angel	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Final Angel 33/1, 12/1, respectable 5¾ lengths third of 9 to Blue Lakota in nursery at this C&D 16 days ago. No threat when third 16 days ago; slipping in the weights but needs something extra.
9th	7 9th (7) (12/1 -243%) Startling	12 12/1(-243%)	(7) Startling 12/1, Found some improvement to resume winning ways in 10-runner nursery (5/2) at this course (5f) 7 days ago. Much respected in follow-up bid. Tough filly; third nursery win came here last week; chance if seeing out this longer trip.
10th	3 10th (3) (11/2 +54%) Monomyth	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(3) Monomyth 11/2, Winner at Doncaster in August. Bit below form fifth of 9 in nursery (28/1) at Kempton (6f) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Has taken backward step last three starts; needs cheekpieces to have a revitalising effect.

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

BLUE LAKOTA ran out a comfortable winner over C&D before following up at Chelmsford under a penalty. Kevin Ryan's gelding arrives in fine fettle and is expected to be a tough nut to crack in his hat-trick bid. Lima Sierra has stepped forward on both nursery outings, making the frame twice here, and she enters calculations along with recent course winner Startling.

BLUE LAKOTA is thriving at present and is fancied to complete the hat-trick. Startling resumed progress/winning ways here last week and is feared most ahead of Lima Sierra, who may do better still.

Hat-trick seeker Blue Lakota is much respected but preference is for LAURENS DREAM who seems to come alive here.

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

16:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/1 -38%) Brosay	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) Brosay 11/1, Winner at Goodwood in May but well held last 2 starts, nineteenth of 21 in sales race at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 40/1) in August. Cheekpieces applied as he goes handicapping on first run for yard after leaving Diego Dias. Little to suggest he was well handicapped; new yard quick to fit headgear.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +43%) Winchurch	4 4/1(+43%)	(5) Winchurch 4/1, C&D winner on debut. Doubled his tally in nursery at Musselburgh in August but hasn't progressed from that effort since, 1½ lengths fifth of 6 to Yes I'm Mali at Newcastle (5f, 17/2) 35 days ago. Needs to find more. C&D winner; closely matched with Yes I'm Mali on latest run; should go well.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/10 +33%) Yes I'm Mali	1.1 11/10(+33%)	(1) Yes I'm Mali 11/10, Back down in trip/grade, showed improved form when recording a third success in 6-runner nursery at Newcastle (5f, 11/2) 35 days ago, travelling well before produced to lead over 1f out. Major player. Won 3 of his 8 starts, including AW debut at Newcastle latest; strong claims up just 2lb.
4	6 4th (6) (17/2 +23%) Roysdelight	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(6) Roysdelight 17/2, Remains a maiden but not discredited when fourth of 10 in nursery at Lingfield (5f, AW, 10/3) 25 days ago. Makes tapeta debut with visor back on. Can give his running once more. 11-race maiden; has the speed to give them a fright but needs a career best up in class.
5th	4 5th (4) (5/2 +17%) Rock N Roll Rocket	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(4) Rock N Roll Rocket 5/2, After 11 weeks off (gelded), bounced back to form when winning 12-runner nursery (18/1) at this course (6.1f) a fortnight ago. Could still have more to offer as he makes only second start on all-weather. Won a 6f nursery here two weeks ago; 3lb rise and shorter trip both need overcoming.
6th	3 6th (3) (25/1 -108%) I Got Soul	25 25/1(-108%)	(3) I Got Soul 25/1, Winner at Hamilton in June but has struggled for form since, 7½ lengths last of 6 to Yes I'm Mali on nursery debut (14/1) at Newcastle (5f) 35 days ago. Others preferred. Struggled since maiden win in June, including when last of six behind Yes I'm Mali latest.

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

YES I'M MALI appeared to appreciate the drop back to 5f when scoring narrowly at Newcastle last month and the suspicion is that a 2lb rise may well underestimate him. Recent 6f scorer Rock N Roll Rocket also commands respect, although the drop back to 5f coupled with a 3lb rise poses a question of him, while Brosay is respected most of the remainder sporting cheekpieces on his stable/nursery debut.

YES I'M MALI capitalised on the drop in grade when holding off the odds-on favourite at Newcastle last month and a 2 lb rise in the weights might not be enough to prevent him from following up. The biggest threat could come from Rock N Roll Rocket, who got back on track when making a winning all-weather debut, with Roysdelight also in the mix.

A 2lb rise for his latest win may not prevent YES I'M MALI from taking his AW record to 2-2. Winchurch can chase him home.

16:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 +66%) Paris Lights	5.5 11/2(+66%)	(2) Paris Lights 11/2, Unreliable type. One win from 21 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 6/1) 19 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Step back up from 7f much in his favour; this will largely come down to how he gets away.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/1 +69%) Wyvern	5 5/1(+69%)	(9) Wyvern 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 8 days ago, left with too much to do. Must enter calculations. Found a weak C&D handicap when winning off 2lb lower last month; needs more.
3	12 3rd (12) (9/1 +55%) Tasever	9 9/1(+55%)	(12) Tasever 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 28/1) 8 days ago. Must improve. Dual C&D winner for Ryan Kavanagh last month, latterly off 6lb lower; each-way shout.
4	6 4th (6) (11/2 +31%) Callianassa	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Callianassa 11/2, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Good second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (7/4) 7 days ago, clear of rest. Can give another good account. 3lb higher into a stronger race today and remains a maiden after 19 starts; needs more.
5th	5 5th (5) (33/1 -106%) Parish Councillor	33 33/1(-106%)	(5) Parish Councillor 33/1, C&D winner. 13/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 82 days ago. Enters calculations if shrugging off latest effort. The handicapper has been quick to ease off but would want to see some support.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/3 +5%) Volenti	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(7) Volenti 10/3, 3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (11/10) 11 days ago, readily. Very much one to consider. Revelation since running here of late, winning three of his last four over C&D; player.
7th	3 7th (3) (12/1 -71%) Trais Fluors	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) Trais Fluors 12/1, 3 wins from 17 runs this year. 8/1, won 12-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago by length from Lahab, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Ought to be in the shake-up. Goes well here; 4lb rise demands more but this mark may be within range in current form.
8th	4 8th (4) (6/1 -33%) Book Of Life	6 6/1(-33%)	(4) Book Of Life 6/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 3/1, respectable second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 6 days ago, conceding first run. Looks competitive on form. Cheekpieces have helped but the string of near-misses may have happened for a reason.
9th	8 9th (8) (9/1 -125%) Lahab	9 9/1(-125%)	(8) Lahab 9/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023 but a good length second of 12 to Trais Fluors in handicap (9/2) at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago, slowly away. Weighted to go well. 3lb better off with Trais Fluors tonight; the step back up in trip is the question.
10th	10 10th (10) (22/1 -10%) Mount King	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Mount King 22/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (8.1f) 61 days ago. Needs considering. Performed below market expectations all year and is some way down the pecking order.
11th	1 11th (1) (16/1 -78%) Mercurius Power	16 16/1(-78%)	(1) Mercurius Power 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in August. 9/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 51 days ago. In the picture once more. Dual course winner who boasts a consistent record over this trip on Tapeta; considered.

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VOLENTI registered a third C&D victory from his last four starts and a 6lb rise might not be enough to stop him from progressing further, despite this being a competitive race for the grade. His only recent defeat came at the hands of Trais Fluors, who has also won since and has to be respected stepping back up to a mile. Others for the shortlist include Book Of Life, Mercurius Power and Callianassa.

LAHAB signalled he is ready to end a losing run when a good recent second here so is fancied to capitalise on a handy-looking mark at the chief expense of three-time C&D scorer Volenti. Book of Life is also weighted to have a say, with Mercurius Power and Trais Fluors also worthy of respect in a competitive event.

This can go to TRAIS FLUORS, who's better off with Volenti than when beating him over C&D early last month.

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/2 +15%) Alpine Oasis	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(3) Alpine Oasis 11/2, Improved on debut form when winning 5-runner Newcastle novice (1m) in February. Good fourth on handicap debut at Chelmsford (10f) next time but she does need to shrug off a lesser effort when ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Bit to prove after poor run last time but is lightly raced and may have untapped potential.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/1 -25%) Fleeting Moment	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Fleeting Moment 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at this C&D 51 days ago. Will hold more chance now handicapping and the betting ought to prove a useful guide. Midfield in maidens; bred to be useful and open to progress now handicapping.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/2 -120%) Caramay	5.5 11/2(-120%)	(4) Caramay 11/2, Gained a fourth win of the year at Wolverhampton (12.2f) at the start of the month and again ran well when runner-up at that venue 19 days ago. Definite claims nudged up 2 lb. A revelation since switched back to the AW, winning three times; shortlisted again.
4	2 4th (2) (11/4 +61%) Turner Girl	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(2) Turner Girl 11/4, Resumed winning ways at Doncaster (10.2f) in April and largely consistent since, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (14.1f, 7/1) 9 days ago. Likely to give it her best shot again. Placed on her last five outings and three of those runs have been here; in the mix again.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/4 +55%) Aiming High	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(1) Aiming High 9/4, Course winner. Latest win at Kempton in June. Below best when sixth of 7 in handicap back at that venue (12f) in September. Absent since but she has gone well after a short break previously and claims from this sort of mark. 1-1 here and that win came after a break; quite interesting after four months off.
6th	6 6th (6) (15/2 -67%) Countess Candy	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(6) Countess Candy 15/2, Winner at Newcastle (10.2f) in September. 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 24 days ago. Up in trip now and she's not out of things. 1-5; never dangerous at Lingfield last time; probably needs personal best over longer trip.

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CARAMAY has been in top form in recent months and appears to be the safest pick in a wide-open event, despite a 2lb rise for her second at Wolverhampton last time. Turner Girl is not a prolific all-weather winner but is more than capable of going well in a race of this nature, while Countess Candy is the pick of the remainder.

Already a 4-time winner this year, CARAMAY ran another fine race when runner-up behind a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago and she looks a big player once again on the back of a 2 lb rise. Aiming High, back from a break, and Turner Girl can also feature.

A chance is taken on FLEETING MOMENT who has a useful middle-distance pedigree and could progress now tackling a handicap.

17:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (4/1 +20%) King's School	4 4/1(+20%)	(10) King's School 4/1, 11/4, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, showing a good attitude to fend off the hat-trick-seeking favourite. Can kick on now up and running. Last week's C&D win had been coming and there was a bit up his sleeve; up 2lb.
2	6 2nd (6) (3/1 +85%) Our Havana	3 3/1(+85%)	(6) Our Havana 3/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Below form when sixteenth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, soft, 12/1) when last seen 6 months ago. Makes all-weather debut and likely he'll need the outing. Won a Newmarket handicap in April and that was after a similar break.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -100%) Red Maids	7 7/1(-100%)	(2) Red Maids 7/1, Completed quick-fire C&D hat-trick in 10-runner handicap (8/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Nudged up another 2 lb and she should continue to give a good account. Last three wins have all been over C&D, all of them by narrow margins.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 +38%) Swiss Ace	5 5/1(+38%)	(4) Swiss Ace 5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Shaped well under a negative ride from stall 1 when 3¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Red Maids in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 16 days ago, left with lot to do. Shortlist material (won this from a 1 lb higher mark last year). Last three defeats have come here in races won by Starliner and Red Maids.
5th	3 5th (3) (14/1 -56%) Byzantine Empress	14 14/1(-56%)	(3) Byzantine Empress 14/1, Winner at Haydock in August. Below previous effort when fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 5/1) 7 days ago, not ideally placed. Does look capable of winning races for this yard, though. Penultimate effort offers hope, for all that was it over 6f; she stays 7f.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/1 -40%) Bravo Zulu	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Bravo Zulu 7/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this year. 7/1, maintained his unbeaten record for current connections in 11-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 9 days ago. coming in for a well-judged ride after drawn wide. Useful apprentice negates a 3 lb rise and he should be bang there bidding for a hat-trick. Unbeaten in two runs for this yard and in the blinkers; only seems to do enough.
7th	7 7th (7) (4/1 +50%) Harry Did	4 4/1(+50%)	(7) Harry Did 4/1, Winner at Leicester in July. Looked unlucky not to finish closer returning from 5 months off when eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 11/4) 26 days ago, not clear run. Tongue strap on 1st time and won't be inconvenienced by going back up to 7f. Didn't get the breaks back in a handicap at Wolverhampton when made favourite.
8th	9 8th (9) (66/1 -136%) Eden Storm	66 66/1(-136%)	(9) Eden Storm 66/1, Lost his way for Marco Botti and has continued to struggle on both outings for his new yard. Best watched. Won twice last year at Wolverhampton for Marco Botti but has failed to convince this year.
9th	5 9th (5) (17/2 -6%) Starliner	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(5) Starliner 17/2, C&D winner in November. 7/2, ran at least as well in defeat when second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Should go well again. Went up 5lb for his course win but again ran well on his return visit.
10th	8 10th (8) (20/1 -11%) That's For Sure	20 20/1(-11%)	(8) That's For Sure 20/1, Ran poorly after 14 months off (gelded in interim) when 20 lengths last of 12 to Red Maids in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 6 weeks ago. Visor on 1st time. Work to do. Last in a C&D handicap in November following a long absence and now goes in a visor.
11th	11 11th (11) (50/1 -178%) Homer Stokes	50 50/1(-178%)	(11) Homer Stokes 50/1, 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win at Catterick in October. Found run of good form coming to a halt after 6 weeks off when seventh of 8 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. His good run of form ended over C&D 19 days ago and returns off an untouched mark.

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BRAVO ZULU has taken advantage of a falling handicap mark and the application of blinkers since switching to David Loughnane to win twice in December and a 3lb rise for his latest success at Southwell is negated by Connor Planas' claim. Red Maids has to enter the reckoning in her attempt for a fourth victory on the bounce. Others to note include Byzantine Empress and Starliner.

This looks a good race with plenty of in-form horses on show, but it could pay to side with the less obvious SWISS ACE, who shaped well under a negative ride when fifth behind Red Maids over C&D earlier this month and he looks ready to strike from a reduced mark (won this race last year). Bravo Zulu and the aforementioned Red Maids head up the dangers, with Harry Did and King's School both certainly not out of things, either.

The 3yo HARRY DID didn't get the chance to justify favouritism at Wolverhampton having found his share of trouble.

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 11f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/7 +48%) King Chaos	0.571429 4/7(+48%)	(4) King Chaos 4/7, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving K. R. Burke when third of 12 in novice at Newcastle (10.2f, 13/2) 16 days ago, left with lot to do but staying on strongly. Step back up in trip here in his favour and he's a definite player. Shown up well in stronger company than this; promising yard debut; plenty to recommend.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/2 -13%) Nala The Lioness	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(6) Nala The Lioness 9/2, Runner-up on 3 of her 4 starts in bumpers at around 2m and not gone without promise in pair of AW novice/maidens in recent weeks. Certainly not without a shout for all she appeals as being another who will be better served by handicaps/longer trips. Runner-up in 3 bumpers; has shown promise at 1m4f on AW this month; can progress.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 +45%) Another Lifetime	12 12/1(+45%)	(3) Another Lifetime 12/1, Kendargent gelding. Looked in need of the experience when thirteenth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (10f) on debut in September. Since joined new yard for 3,000 gns in October and he'll need to take a step forward to feature here. Excellent family; some ability over 1m2f on debut; sold 3,000gns; should improve.
4	7 4th (7) (10/3 +33%) Universal Story	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(7) Universal Story 10/3, 40,000 gns 3-y-o, Sea The Stars filly. Promising start amidst greenness when fourth of 14 in novice at Chelmsford City (10f) on debut 23 days ago, keeping on without being knocked about. Better to come upped in trip. Well-connected filly; tough task on debut but not disgraced in 4th; can improve.
5th	8 5th (8) (150/1 -127%) Vitruvian Dawn	150 150/1(-127%)	(8) Vitruvian Dawn 150/1, Study Of Man filly who was equipped with a hood for debut and showed only greenness when thirteenth of 14 in novice (200/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 23 days ago. 200-1 for 1m2f debut at Chelmsford when a long way from the finished article.
6th	1 6th (1) (100/1 -52%) Come On Big Boy	100 100/1(-52%)	(1) Come On Big Boy 100/1, Pulled up only start in bumpers and fared no better starting out for new yard/after 11 months off when eighth of 10 in novice (80/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut in this sphere 19 days ago. Passed over stepping up significantly in trip. Pulled up on bumper debut; finished remote over 7f for new yard this month; trip query.
7th	2 7th (2) (150/1 -88%) Invincible Heir	150 150/1(-88%)	(2) Invincible Heir 150/1, Offered little both starts in 2022 and similar story back from over 2 years off when last of 14 in novice (200/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 23 days ago. Moderate form in AW novice events at 7f, 1m and 1m2f, the latter after missing 2023.

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KING CHAOS has filled third place on all three previous starts and the son of Kingman has been found an ideal opportunity to get off the mark here. On the pick of his form, Trojan Storm would be the main danger but he has some questions to answer right now, so Nala The Lioness may give the selection the most to think about.

KING CHAOS ran up to his best starting out for the Rebecca Menzies yard when staying on strongly for third at Newcastle 16 days ago and with the return to further in his favour, he looks to hold sound claims. Universal Story, following a promising debut run at Chelmsford, and Nala The Lioness can emerge as the chief threats.

This should be a good opportunity for KING CHAOS who has held his own in better company than this.

17:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 +9%) Pals Battalion	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) Pals Battalion 5/2, Better than ever when winning over C&D 22 days ago, made headway over a furlong out and stayed on well to lead inside final furlong. Has to enter calculations again. Record of 14221 since wearing a visor, scoring over C&D most recently; very solid claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (40/1 -150%) Modern Times	40 40/1(-150%)	(4) Modern Times 40/1, Maiden. Had first-time visor added to regular tongue tie when ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip and others more persuasive. Maiden who went too freely in first-time visor most recently; drops back in distance.
3	10 3rd (10) (17/2 -6%) Showtime Mahomes	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(10) Showtime Mahomes 17/2, Winner at Southwell in November. 11/1, respectable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) earlier in the month before running creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (5/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 15 days ago, when well-backed. Can run well again. In-form 5yo who ties in with a couple of these rivals on C&D running 22 days ago.
4	3 4th (3) (9/1 +44%) Admiral D	9 9/1(+44%)	(3) Admiral D 9/1, Ungenuine type. 16/1, respectable seventh of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last month but no impression when well-beaten at Southwell two weeks ago (7.1f). Back down in distance today. Inconsistent this year but has a fighting chance off current mark back down in grade.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/2 -10%) Beale Street	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(7) Beale Street 11/2, Two-time C&D winner, including latest win here 11 days ago when held up off a good pace, taking it up with a furlong to run and scoring by 3/4l. Remains unexposed as a sprinter. Has form figures of 141, all at this venue, since running in 6f handicaps; good claims.
6th	5 6th (5) (4/1 +64%) Caffu Zafeen	4 4/1(+64%)	(5) Caffu Zafeen 4/1, Cemented positive start to his career when runner-up for the third time at Chepstow in a maiden, clear of the rest. Ran with credit on handicap debut for James Tate, beaten two lengths when fourth of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (raced keenly) in September. Chance if settling on debut for new yard. Largely consistent five-race maiden for James Tate; gelded since last run; thereabouts.
7th	9 7th (9) (10/1 +29%) Angel Of England	10 10/1(+29%)	(9) Angel Of England 10/1, Creditable second of 12 in handicap (6/1) at this course (6f) last month and respectable effort here back up in trip (took keen hold) 25 days ago. Can be competitive if settling better. Best effort for new stable when second to Beale Street over C&D on penultimate start.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 -12%) One More Dream	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) One More Dream 28/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 18 runs this year. Again below form when tenth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 14 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Multiple AW scorer but has a big doubt over current form.
9th	2 9th (2) (17/2 -89%) Mahato	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(2) Mahato 17/2, Lightly-raced winner. 11/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap here (7.1f) here in November, left poorly placed. Tongue strap on first time when running as well as ever back at 6f two weeks ago. Should be thereabouts again. Ran well off this mark at Wolverhampton two weeks ago and may do better still; respected.
10th	6 10th (6) (12/1 +14%) Swift Storm	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Swift Storm 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/3, fourth of 7 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 37 days ago, slowly into stride on that occasion. Back in distance today but needs to improve significantly to trouble market principals. Pedigree suggests he may benefit from this drop to 6f on handicap debut; not ruled out.
11th	11 11th (11) (28/1 -133%) Evocative Spark	28 28/1(-133%)	(11) Evocative Spark 28/1, Not disgraced on first run for new yard (left James Owen) when fifth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 14 days ago. Ought to be in the mix again. Below par last time (stable debut) and is held by Mahato on that form.

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MAHATO improved for the application of a tongue-tie when finishing runner-up at Wolverhampton. The three-year-old remains unexposed after only six starts and a bold bid is anticipated. Caffu Zafeen is one to note on his debut for David Simcock's yard having been gelded since finishing fourth at Yarmouth on his handicap bow. Both Pals Battalion and Beale Street tasted success over C&D last time, with the former preferred off his new mark.

PALS BATTALION can once again confirm his superiority over Showtime Mahomes, the pair having met here 22 days ago, while Caffu Zafeen is an interesting new recruit for the David Simcock yard.

Kept to this trip, MAHATO could well register a first handicap win. Pals Battalion is second choice.

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

18:15 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (13/8 -164%) Always Waving	1.625 13/8(-164%)	(6) Always Waving 13/8, Encouraging second in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut in November 2023. Off 14 months, 11/2 and hooded for 1st time, seventh of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 12 days ago, possibly needing the run. Good chance if building on that. Promising 1m debut as 2yo; reappeared with moderate 1m4f run this month; not aiming high.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 +50%) Pocket Too	4 4/1(+50%)	(1) Pocket Too 4/1, Fair in bumpers for Victor Dartnall, shaped as if retaining ability making Flat debut on the back of a 31 month absence when seventh of 14 in novice at Chelmsford City (10f) 23 days ago. Could build on that now. Some bumper promise for previous yard; never showed on recent return from over 2 years off.
3	5 3rd (5) (40/1 +20%) Misaura	40 40/1(+20%)	(5) Misaura 40/1, Made frame on last of 3 starts in bumpers. Ninth of 12 in maiden (200/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 12 days ago. Modest form in bumpers in in two AW events at about 1m4f; big outsider for now..
4	3 4th (3) (7/1 +50%) Yes Sir	7 7/1(+50%)	(3) Yes Sir 7/1, €230,000 2-y-o, Sioux Nation colt. Dam 5f-7f winner out of winning half-sister to Juddmonte International Stakes winner Terimon. 14/1, tenth of 12 in novice at Newcastle (10.2f) on debut 16 days ago, very green. Never showed with a chance when remote 10th on recent debut over 1m2f; lots to find.
5th	2 5th (2) (6/4 +40%) Courageous Gold	1.5 6/4(+40%)	(2) Courageous Gold 6/4, 32,000 gns foal, 23,000 gns yearling, Magna Grecia gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to 1m-1¼m winner Hawk Island out of useful 1¼m/11f winner (stayed 1¾m) Crimphill. Starts out in a very winnable contest. 23,000gns yearling; introduced at a modest level; yard does well here; check market.
6th	7 6th (7) (66/1 -32%) Haafapenny	66 66/1(-32%)	(7) Haafapenny 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 300/1, tenth of 12 in novice at Newcastle (12.4f) 25 days ago. Triple-figure prices and never in contention in two starts, at 1m2f and 1m4f; unlikely.
7th	8 7th (8) (40/1 +20%) Winding Road	40 40/1(+20%)	(8) Winding Road 40/1, Once-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in novice (80/1) at this course (12.1f) on debut. Off 116 days. Bred to stay well but expectations were low on 1m4f debut here and was soon struggling.
8th	4 8th (4) (100/1 -100%) Lindas Lady	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Lindas Lady 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 35 days ago. Up in trip. 125-1 for debut over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton and she didn't outrun her odds.

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In a moderate event, a chance can be taken on ALWAYS WAVING, who was disappointing on her return to action at Wolverhampton 12 days ago. That said, she was second on her debut in November 2023 and that form is clearly the best on offer here. Courageous Gold wouldn't have to be a superstar to go well on his belated racecourse bow, while Pocket Too is next best.

A low-grade novice that can go to ALWAYS WAVING if she can come on for her first run for 14 months at Wolverhampton. Her second at Kempton on debut in November 2023 reads well and she won't find many easier opportunities. Newcomer Courageous Gold might be the danger, ahead of Pocket Too.

Always Waving and newcomer COURAGEOUS GOLD are the two of most interest and the latter gets a tentative vote.

18:15 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (9/1 +44%) Brian The Snail	9 9/1(+44%)	(12) Brian The Snail 9/1, Course winner lived up to his name when slowly away from stalls last time, but ran one of his better races in defeat, making late headway to finish 1¼ lengths fifth of 12 to Darlo Pride in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 19 days ago. Not ruled out if breaking on terms. Not beaten far over C&D last time but others much more appealing for win purposes.
2	5 2nd (5) (25/1 +24%) Parisiac	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Parisiac 25/1, Latest win at Nottingham in November. Below form 3¾ lengths fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) and regressed when last behind The Ridler 11 days ago. Two turf wins for new yard but needs to better the form he's shown over C&D the last twice.
3	9 3rd (9) (5/1 -67%) Darlo Pride	5 5/1(-67%)	(9) Darlo Pride 5/1, C&D winner. Landed 12-runner handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (5f) at this venue earlier in the month and followed up with career-best victory at Wolverhampton (5f) a week ago. Up 4lb and should go well again in pursuit of a hat-trick. Chasing a hat-trick after game wins over C&D and at Wolverhampton; high on the list.
4	3 4th (3) (7/1 +30%) Strong Johnson	7 7/1(+30%)	(3) Strong Johnson 7/1, Ended losing run over C&D 4 runs ago. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 22 days ago and can remain competitive here. C&D win last month and had some excuses since; should remain competitive at this level.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/5 +54%) Buzz Box	3.2 16/5(+54%)	(7) Buzz Box 16/5, Course winner. Respectable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (11/4) 25 days ago, left with lot to do on the back of an awkward start and unlucky to bump into a well-handicapped one here 22 days ago (second, beaten 3/4 l). Should be thereabouts. Conditions to suit and latest C&D 2nd represented a career best; in the thick of it again.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 -38%) Maris Angel	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) Maris Angel 22/1, Two wins from 7 runs this year, the latest at Redcar in September. 7/4, creditable second of 11 in handicap at same venue (5f, good) in September and not disgraced on return to AW when respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 79 days ago. May find a couple too good. Unexposed and progressive sprinter; needs more back from a short break but it's possible.
7th	1 7th (1) (2/1 +27%) The Ridler	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) The Ridler 2/1, Built on a good second of 12 in a handicap at this course (6f) when dropping in trip 11 days ago (5f) to score over C&D. 3 lb rise in the weights but can still be very competitive. Game defeat of an in-form opponent here 11 days ago; up 3lb but down in class.
8th	11 8th (11) (10/1 0%) Doddie's Impact	10 10/1(0%)	(11) Doddie's Impact 10/1, Cheekpieces worked the oracle last time, producing a career best effort when making all when landing 11-runner handicap (12/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Player again if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Off mark for new yard when given a peach of a ride over C&D 16 days ago; this is tougher.
9th	2 9th (2) (14/1 +13%) Due For Luck	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Due For Luck 14/1, Irresolute performer. 22/1, Shaped as if back in form after 10 weeks off when fifth of 10 in handicap last month but too keen to do himself justice when seventh of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 23 days ago. Hood on seems a logical move. Yet to win a handicap but he's got more ability than most who race at Class 5 level.

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

THE RIDLER scored over C&D to end a long losing run and Richard Fahey's charge can follow up that success in this lower grade now back to winning ways. Darlo Pride is at the top of his game and bids for a hat-trick having struck at Wolverhampton a week ago to supplement a track-and-trip triumph. Buzz Box is edging closer and could pose a threat after finishing runner-up here last time.

A few horses that like to go forward here, and THE RIDDLER could be the answer to this tricky puzzle. Drawn in stall 2 with pace around him, he should get a nice toe into the race and can follow up his success at this venue last week. Hat-trick seeking Darlo Pride is drawn next to the selection, and can chase him home, while Brian The Snail can hit the frame with a better break from the stalls.

Some in-form sprinters locking horns and THE RIDLER (nap) is taken to follow up his game C&D win 11 days ago.

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

18:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (5/1 -25%) Suzette Defoye	5 5/1(-25%)	(11) Suzette Defoye 5/1, Foaled April 21. €260,000 yearling, Sea The Moon filly. Half-sister to very smart 9.5f-1½m winner Simca Mille and 6.5f winner Sadia. Dam 1½m/12.5f winner. Of obvious interest on debut. 260,000euros yearling, well related; connections also run Harpsichord.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/8 +69%) Only One Blue	1.375 11/8(+69%)	(8) Only One Blue 11/8, Foaled February 20. 65,000 gns yearling, 105,000 gns 2-y-o, Blue Point filly. Closely related to 1¼m/11f winner Wholeness and half-sister to smart 1½m-1¾m winner Eagles By Day and 11f-14.4f winner Au Clair de Lune. Newcomer who catches the eye with purchase price (105,000gns) and class in the pedigree.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/8 +6%) Azaniya	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(1) Azaniya 15/8, Promising sort. 25/1, sixth of 14 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut 24 days ago, finishing with running left. Could improve significantly. 25-1 at Kempton (7f, AW) but coming from towards rear for sixth of 14 showed clear promise.
4	6 4th (6) (8/1 -78%) Harpsichord	8 8/1(-78%)	(6) Harpsichord 8/1, Foaled February 3. Ribchester filly. Half-sister to very smart winner up to 2m Siskany and French 11.5f/1½m winner Tamzara. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Third foal; Ribchester half-sister to two winners, notably Siskany (1m-2m; RPR 119).
5th	12 5th (12) (33/1 +18%) Timeless Spirit	33 33/1(+18%)	(12) Timeless Spirit 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 9/1) 25 days ago, merely closing up late. Looks one for handicaps after another run. Hooded both starts but not today; place chance judged on debut here.
6th	5 6th (5) (50/1 +0%) Gray Rainbow	50 50/1(+0%)	(5) Gray Rainbow 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 10 days ago. More needed. Needs to improve on the modest form of her two runs on Polytrack.
7th	10 7th (10) (28/1 -133%) Sahana	28 28/1(-133%)	(10) Sahana 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 37 days ago, never nearer. Needs to find more improvement. Second start (8.6f, AW) was some improvement but she needs more.
8th	4 8th (4) (22/1 -10%) Fortunas Dream	22 22/1(-10%)	(4) Fortunas Dream 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, sixth of 14 in novice at Kempton (8f) 17 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others have achieved more. Much better when about 2l sixth of 14 at Kempton (1m, AW) 17 days ago; now tongue tied.
9th	2 9th (2) (80/1 -60%) Blue Siam	80 80/1(-60%)	(2) Blue Siam 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, ninth of 14 in novice at Kempton (8f) 17 days ago, slowly away. Never dangerous over about 1m at Wolverhampton (16-1) or Kempton (100-1).
10th	3 10th (3) (125/1 -150%) Captious Cantor	125 125/1(-150%)	(3) Captious Cantor 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 7 in maiden (66/1) at Kempton (8f) 10 days ago. 80-1 and 66-1 when beaten about 12l in maidens over about 1m at Wolverhampton and Kempton.
11th	7 11th (7) (250/1 -213%) No Gain	250 250/1(-213%)	(7) No Gain 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 300/1, last of 13 in novice at Yarmouth (7f, soft) 74 days ago. Tailed when 150-1 at Newmarket and 300-1 at Yarmouth, both over 7f on softer than good.
12th	9 12th (9) (150/1 -200%) Riviera Song	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Riviera Song 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1 and blinkered, ninth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 37 days ago. 150-1 and blinkered when ninth of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month; headgear off.

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

ONLY ONE BLUE boasts a smart pedigree being out of Group 3 winner Missunited and her progeny includes the likes of Eagles By Day, who also scored at Group 3 level, and the Japanese Group 1-placed Wholeness. The form standard doesn't appear to be particularly high and Richard Hannon's filly gets the vote to make a winning debut. Suzette Defoye is a half-sister to Group 1 winner Simca Mille and she makes plenty of appeal on paper. Timeless Spirit finished second at 50/1 here on debut and the return to this venue might see her in a better light.

AZANIYA hit the line with more to give when recording a promising debut at Kempton earlier in the month and, with a good chunk of improvement anticipated, she could have enough to open her account. Simon Crisford-trained newcomers Suzette Defoye and Harpsichord both make plenty of appeal on pedigree.

Easily preferred among those who've run, AZANIYA gets the vote. Suzette Defoye, Harpsichord and Only One Blue need a check.

18:45 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/4 +50%) Angel Of Antrim	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(1) Angel Of Antrim 5/4, 3 wins from 15 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (9/1) at this C&D 7 days ago by 5 lengths from Concert Boy, easily. Very much one to consider. Bolted up over C&D last week on first run in a visor; 8lb rise manageable if in same form.
2	8 2nd (8) (15/2 -50%) Windsor Pass	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(8) Windsor Pass 15/2, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. 4/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Exposed maiden; on a dangerous mark but she's been expensive to follow.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 +20%) Keep Me Stable	8 8/1(+20%)	(7) Keep Me Stable 8/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Ninth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 36 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Conditions to suit and on a fair mark; much will depend on how she settles early.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 +21%) Sir Maxi	11 11/1(+21%)	(4) Sir Maxi 11/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 8 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 19 days ago. On a dangerous mark and conditions hold no terrors; interesting, especially if backed.
5th	9 5th (9) (18/1 -80%) Buttercross Flyer	18 18/1(-80%)	(9) Buttercross Flyer 18/1, C&D winner. 14/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Retains some ability and returning to 7f is in her favour; each-way claims.
6th	12 6th (12) (50/1 +24%) See My Baby Jive	50 50/1(+24%)	(12) See My Baby Jive 50/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 18½ lengths ninth of 11 to Angel of Antrim in handicap (50/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Needs to step forward. 50-1 when a remote ninth behind Angel Of Antrim over C&D last week.
7th	10 7th (10) (11/1 -100%) Concert Boy	11 11/1(-100%)	(10) Concert Boy 11/1, C&D winner. 13/2, respectable 5 lengths second of 11 to Angel of Antrim in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, no match for winner. Not taken lightly. Just 1-37 but often runs well in defeat; 5l behind Angel Of Antrim when second last week.
8th	3 8th (3) (18/1 +45%) Good Karma	18 18/1(+45%)	(3) Good Karma 18/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, first run since leaving James Owen when last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 14 days ago, very slowly away. On a lowly mark but he needs to leave his recent stable debut well behind.
8th	6 8th (6) (28/1 +15%) Vixey	28 28/1(+15%)	(6) Vixey 28/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap (40/1) at this course (8f) 35 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Conditions shouldn't be an issue but she's been unplaced in all six runs this year.
10th	5 10th (5) (10/1 +29%) King's Crown	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) King's Crown 10/1, Twenty six runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. No forlorn hope. Poor strike-rate; has run well over C&D but might find others stronger where it matters.
11th	2 11th (2) (18/1 -13%) Likeashadow	18 18/1(-13%)	(2) Likeashadow 18/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 18/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 25 days ago. Blinkers back on. Something to find on form. Three of his four runs back from a break have been poor; more to prove than ideal.
12th	11 12th (11) (25/1 -213%) Ishe Worth Agamble	25 25/1(-213%)	(11) Ishe Worth Agamble 25/1, Solid third of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, 13/2) 61 days ago. Not discounted in his bid for a maiden victory. 0-11 but took well to AW here in October (3rd over 6f); stamina to prove but not ruled out.

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

ANGEL OF ANTRIM responded well to the refitting of a visor and bolted up by five lengths here last week. The headgear remains in place and he should have no trouble confirming latest running with the second Concert Boy. The latter will likely be in the mix once again, with an apprentice's 7lb allowance helping his cause. Keep Me Stable was narrowly beaten here on her penultimate start and is not out of it if reproducing that effort.

WINDSOR PASS remains without a win but rates just the pick of these weights so edges the vote in a highly-open contest. C&D scorer Buttercross Flyer heads the lists of dangers, while Concert Boy, Angel of Antrim and Ishe Worth Agamble can all have a say too in this very open contest.

Angel Of Antrim isn't opposed lightly but SIR MAXI looks a sporting alternative off in a race which could be run to suit.

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

19:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (9/1 -100%) Union Island	9 9/1(-100%)	(10) Union Island 9/1, Won 12-runner handicap (15/2) at Chelmsford City (8f) 9 days ago. More needed following a 3 lb rise and this will be his first run on tapeta. Unexposed at this trip and is a half-brother to two Tapeta winners; goes on the shortlist.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/1 +25%) Soames Forsyte	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) Soames Forsyte 9/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 35 days ago. Likely to find a few too good. Below market expectations behind King Of Speed last time; has it to prove now.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +65%) City Cyclone	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(2) City Cyclone 7/2, 10/3, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 14 days ago. 5 lb below his last winning mark and should make his presence felt. Excuses with one thing and another since returned to the AW and should fare better.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/4 +8%) Harry The Haggler	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(9) Harry The Haggler 11/4, 2/1, first run since leaving Stuart Williams when creditable second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago, no match for winner. Has to be taken seriously turned out again off the same mark. Solid debut for his new yard last weekend; holds leading claims on that off the same mark.
6th	3 6th (3) (16/1 -100%) King Of Speed	16 16/1(-100%)	(3) King Of Speed 16/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 7/1) 35 days ago. Not without each-way hope off the same mark. Pulled hard in a messy affair at Wolverhampton five weeks ago and holds each-way claims.
7th	6 7th (6) (33/1 -230%) Saved Lizzie	33 33/1(-230%)	(6) Saved Lizzie 33/1, Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 15/2) 16 days ago. This drop back in trip looks a good move and she's another with an each-way chance. Competitive since handicapping; didn't look to see out 1m2f latest and is one to consider.
8th	11 8th (11) (66/1 -89%) Sky Lagoon	66 66/1(-89%)	(11) Sky Lagoon 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 51 days ago. Blinkers and eyeshields on for the first time here. Readily passed over. Would want to see some support in first-time headgear before considering her.
9th	12 9th (12) (10/1 +17%) King Of York	10 10/1(+17%)	(12) King Of York 10/1, Course winner. 10/3, eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 8 days ago. Won't be far away off this reduced mark. provided that he puts his best foot forward. Patchy since returning from a summer break, latterly when behind Profitman last week.
10th	8 10th (8) (6/1 +50%) Ring Of Gold	6 6/1(+50%)	(8) Ring Of Gold 6/1, Twenty-one runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 46 days ago. Eased 2 lb since and he enters calculations. Frequently run well here without winning and is undeniably well treated; considered.
11th	5 11th (5) (22/1 -57%) Mr Jetman	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Mr Jetman 22/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Grant Tuer when creditable sixth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (8f) 25 days ago. A few of these table more compelling claims. Pulled hard for his new yard latest and that wasn't a bad effort in the circumstances.
12th	1 12th (1) (33/1 +0%) Heretic	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Heretic 33/1, 28/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 18 days ago, slowly away. Others make more appeal. Step back up to 1m may help but hasn't shown enough in three runs back to be recommended.
7	7 \|DQ\| (7) (17/2 +23%) Profitman	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(7) Profitman 17/2, Three wins from 15 runs this year, the latest at Chelmsford in December. 14/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 8 days ago, running on. Possibilities off the same mark. Three wins came over 7f; hasn't looked to see it out in a handful of attempts over further.

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

SAVED LIZZIE didn't appear to see out 1m2f when tried over that distance for the first time at Chelmsford earlier in the month, and the drop back to a mile may see her get off the mark. King Of Speed beat the selection at Wolverhampton last month but is now 2lb worse off for a length success, while the consistent Harry The Haggler appeals most of the remainder.

HARRY THE HAGGLER was strong in the betting on debut for this yard at Wolverhampton last week and he put in a good shift in that 10-runner handicap. He is appealing off the same mark here, with Ring of Gold and King of York taken to fill the places in that order of preference.

There are pluses with City Cyclone, but RING OF GOLD boasts a decent record at this time of year and is well treated now.

19:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/2 +50%) Just Ten High	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(7) Just Ten High 7/2, Course winner. Latest win here in October. 5/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 25 days ago, doing too much too soon. Blinkers on 1st time. Worth another chance back down in trip. Flopped last time but possible he'll bounce back given overall profile; new trip/headgear.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/1 -17%) King Of The Jungle	7 7/1(-17%)	(1) King Of The Jungle 7/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (5f, soft, 7/2) 87 days ago. Back up in trip. Player. Two-time Tapeta winner last winter; running well when last seen; one to take seriously.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/2 -13%) Portoro	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(8) Portoro 9/2, Got his reward for a string of creditable efforts when winning 13-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago. Can go well again. More in hand than the neck margin suggests latest (7f); new trip but still well treated.
4	12 4th (12) (9/2 +25%) Supernova Steps	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(12) Supernova Steps 9/2, C&D winner. Winner here in November. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Considered with yard going well. C&D win last month; not built on that success since and now she's tried in headgear.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 -57%) Snow Berry	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Snow Berry 22/1, Unreliable sort. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Bath in September. 20/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. 0-12 on AW and not at her best over C&D two weeks ago; vulnerable for win purposes.
6th	2 6th (2) (28/1 -40%) Sam's Hope	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Sam's Hope 28/1, 66/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good). Off 6 months. Down in trip. Others more persuasive. Fair mark on best form for R Hannon; back from a break over a new, shorter trip; risky.
7th	9 7th (9) (13/2 +74%) Buraback	6.5 13/2(+74%)	(9) Buraback 13/2, 4 wins from 19 runs this year. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 14 days ago. 10lb below last winning mark; quiet since returning from a break but likely reviver soon.
8th	3 8th (3) (28/1 -27%) Travel Candy	28 28/1(-27%)	(3) Travel Candy 28/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (5f) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Three turf wins but neither AW start has seen her to best effect; others are safer.
9th	5 9th (5) (8/1 -100%) Katie G	8 8/1(-100%)	(5) Katie G 8/1, C&D winner. 4/1, respectable third of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 9 days ago, running on. Looks competitive on form. C&D win off this mark in August; good 3rd at Chelmsford nine days ago; considered.
10th	4 10th (4) (22/1 +56%) Motagally	22 22/1(+56%)	(4) Motagally 22/1, Twenty eight runs since last win in 2020. 40/1, last of 9 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 56 days ago, very slowly away. Hooded for 1st time. On long losing run; best effort in 2024 came over C&D but still looks risky; new hood here.
11th	11 11th (11) (9/1 -13%) Heartrate	9 9/1(-13%)	(11) Heartrate 9/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 13/2) 24 days ago. Down in the weights and recent efforts have been more encouraging; each-way shout.
12th	10 12th (10) (50/1 0%) Barney's Bay	50 50/1(0%)	(10) Barney's Bay 50/1, C&D winner. Last of 10 in handicap at this C&D (100/1). Off 124 days. Beaten just two rivals home in five starts for current yard; plenty to prove.

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

PORTORO backed up a string of consistent efforts when scoring at Kempton last time and a 2lb rise could underestimate the authority of that performance. Just Ten High can be forgiven his latest run at Lingfield with a switch to blinkers for the first time potentially aiding his cause. Heartrate and Supernova Steps are others capable of being in the mix.

A tight affair with SUPERNOVA STEPS shading the vote in first-time headgear. Katie G and Portoro head the dangers.

King Of The Jungle is respected but PORTORO (nap) can take the drop in trip in his stride and follow up his recent Kempton win.

19:45 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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