1 Wednesday 13th December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 44 Races on Wednesday 13th December 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Exeter, 6 races at Leicester, 7 races at Hexham, 8 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (25/1 -25%) See You Boy	25/1(-25%)	(2) See You Boy 25/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago, slowly away. Something to prove at present. Should be on a good mark but has been struggling for a while now.
2 2nd (4) (11/2 +29%) Arctician	11/2(+29%)	(4) Arctician 11/2, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap (10/3) at Kempton (8f) 23 days ago. Hood back on. Shouldn't be discounted. This is his trip and he comes here on the back of some solid runs.
3 3rd (9) (10/3 -17%) Grenham Bay	10/3(-17%)	(9) Grenham Bay 10/3, 7/4, good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 7 days ago. Well treated if he can build on that, so one to be interested in. Both wins at 6f but fine at 7f and did well to finish second last time after racing freely.
4 4th (1) (15/8 +58%) Band Of Steel	15/8(+58%)	(1) Band Of Steel 15/8, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 13 in handicap (4/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 6 days ago, nearest finish. Liable to be on the premises again. Good run at Chelmsford last week but the draw could prove troublesome.
5th 5th (6) (80/1 -400%) Lady Lavina	80/1(-400%)	(6) Lady Lavina 80/1, 100/1, last of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 23 days ago, slowly away. Plenty to find on form. Finished stone-cold last at Kempton following a wind operation.
6th 6th (5) (12/1 -56%) Nammos	12/1(-56%)	(5) Nammos 12/1, Twelfth of 16 in minor event at Longchamp (8f, soft, 21/1). Off 14 months. First run for yard after leaving Hugo Palmer. Makes handicap debut. Worth a market check. Twice runner-up last year; market needs checking on this belated handicap debut.
7th 7th (7) (50/1 -150%) Liberty Mountain	50/1(-150%)	(7) Liberty Mountain 50/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 7/1) 29 days ago. Others make more appeal. Excuses last time; will need some luck from stall 1 but this should be run to suit.
8th 8th (10) (16/1 -118%) Capuchinero	16/1(-118%)	(10) Capuchinero 16/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (9/4) at Newcastle (7.1f) 33 days ago. Should give another good account. Won nicely at Chelmsford and wasn't far away under a penalty at Newcastle.
9th 9th (3) (20/1 +0%) Bowman	20/1(+0%)	(3) Bowman 20/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 40/1) 36 days ago. Chance on old form but needs to bounce back. Ran his best race since returning from a break when a close sixth over C&D a month ago.
10th 10th (8) (4/1 +0%) Musical Mystery	4/1(+0%)	(8) Musical Mystery 4/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. 11/4, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 20 days ago, slowly away. Worth a chance to resume winning ways. Form figures of 1112 in AW handicaps since joining Ed Dunlop and hard to knock.

LTO Selection:

12:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Successful over C&D in August, MUSICAL MYSTERY has been a revelation since joining the Ed Dunlop stable, going in twice more, and he can make it four wins in his last six starts as he goes back up to a distance he is unbeaten over. Touched off over track and trip last week, Grenham Bay is a leading contender, as is Band Of Steel, who is also turned out again quickly after a close-up third at Chelmsford.

MUSICAL MYSTERY is on the up and shaped well after a slow start at Wolverhampton last time, so he's capable of getting his head back in front with another improved showing. The well-treated Grenham Bay is an obvious danger and Capuchinero should give her running again.

Andrew Balding's GRENHAM BAY (nap) shouldn't be so free as he was last time with a solid pace on the cards and he's handicapped to win.

12:15 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/7 +59%) Lunar Discovery	4/7(+59%)	(1) Lunar Discovery 4/7, Above-average dual winner in bumpers and opened her account at the first time of asking in this sphere over C&D 33 days ago. More to come and makes plenty of appeal. Two-time bumper winner who scored over C&D on hurdle debut; leading claims under penalty.
2 2nd (5) (15/8 -25%) Smurfette	15/8(-25%)	(5) Smurfette 15/8, Fair form in 2 bumpers last season and made an encouraging start to her hurdle career when fourth of 17 at Warwick (2m, heavy) on reappearance 5 weeks ago, unable to sustain effort after travelling well. A bold show looks assured with improvement on the cards. Fourth on hurdle debut at Warwick; that form reads well and she's open to improvement.
3 3rd (4) (12/1 -33%) Princess Of Mercia	12/1(-33%)	(4) Princess Of Mercia 12/1, £15,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to fairly useful chaser Party Fuzz. Wears tongue strap. Worth a market check for in-form stable. Makes debut in a tongue-tie; in good hands and one of three for yard; betting may guide.
4 4th (6) (22/1 -38%) Vive De Charnie	22/1(-38%)	(6) Vive De Charnie 22/1, Ran to a fair level in a brace of bumpers for Jamie Snowden 10 months apart. Low-key start over hurdles for this yard at Newcastle, however, and might be more of a handicap type. Headgear goes on. Well beaten last month but after absence; the first-time hood & drop back in trip may help.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (100/1 -203%) It's For You Mum	100/1(-203%)	(2) It's For You Mum 100/1, Well held on her only start in bumpers and similar story on completed outing over hurdles. Hard to fancy. She's been a well-beaten sixth on both completed starts.

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12:15 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Lunar Discovery justified favouritism on her hurdling debut over C&D and should have plenty more to come, but she could find it difficult to give her 7lb penalty away to SMURFETTE. The daughter of Blue Bresil showed plenty of promise to finish fourth at Warwick and she would have learned a great deal from that experience, so it would be no surprise to see her get off the mark. Any market confidence behind Princess Of Mercia on her first outing would be of interest.

LUNAR DISCOVERY overcame mistakes to make a successful start in this sphere over C&D and, with her jumping likely to be sharper this time, she's worth chancing to defy a penalty. Smurfette is an obvious threat having shaped nicely at Warwick recently and March Wind can feature if she takes to the new discipline.

Two-time bumper winner LUNAR DISCOVERY scored on heavy ground over C&D last month and is taken to make it 2-2 over hurdles.

12:20 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (8/13 +7%) Toss Of A Coin	8/13(+7%)	(7) Toss Of A Coin 8/13, €68,000 3-y-o, €150,000 5-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler Closing Ceremony and useful hurdler/smart chaser Highland Lodge, and half-brother to another 3 winners. Won last of 4 starts in Irish points (Apr 16). Likely type for top yard. Well-bred Irish point winner; appeals given the weak form on offer from today's rivals.
2 2nd (8) (12/1 -71%) Annie Express	12/1(-71%)	(8) Annie Express 12/1, £35,000 buy after easily off mark in Irish points at third attempt (Mar 26). Shaped with promise prior to unseating at Exeter on hurdling debut and looks open to improvement. Irish point win; 16-1, starting to fade when she unseated two out in a 2m2f novice here.
3 3rd (1) (4/1 -20%) Jemura	4/1(-20%)	(1) Jemura 4/1, Promise in sole point. Only modest form in 2 bumpers and folded tamely when 29 lengths fourth on Kempton hurdle debut in May. However, he retains potential for his top stable and it's possible he'll pack more punch at the finish after wind surgery. Off since wind surgery in May; reported in Stable Tour to have "done particularly well".
4 4th (3) (11/2 +0%) Kruger Park	11/2(+0%)	(3) Kruger Park 11/2, From a good family and shaped with encouragement when third in a Hereford bumper on debut a year ago. However, disappointed next 2 outings and well held both starts over hurdles this season. Three bumpers and two novice hurdles, achieving two minor honours; that form is unexciting.
5th 5th (4) (33/1 +34%) Mad Mike	33/1(+34%)	(4) Mad Mike 33/1, Makes some appeal on paper but very much in need of experience in bumper/Exeter novice hurdle 7 months apart. Blinkers go on now. After a bumper and a novice hurdle, today's blinkers need to make a massive difference.
6th 6th (5) (14/1 +79%) Mistymal	14/1(+79%)	(5) Mistymal 14/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle. Won Irish point in April; low-key start to rules career in bumper at a maiden hurdle.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (125/1 -279%) Rum Cove	125/1(-279%)	(6) Rum Cove 125/1, £30,000 3-y-o, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including chase winner in Italy Saxo Sol and fair French hurdler Beau Fixe. Offered little in Exeter bumper. 14-1, always behind in bumper here (2m, good to soft) last month; now has his tongue tied.

LTO Selection:

12:20 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

TOSS OF A COIN got off the mark at the fourth time of asking in the pointing sphere and appears to have been found a nice opportunity for his Rules debut. A full-brother to former Becher Chase winner Highland Lodge and Grade 2-winning hurdler Closing Ceremony, who both relished testing conditions, it would be no surprise to see him follow suit. Stable companion Kruger Park is entitled to build on what he has achieved to date over timber, while a wind operation might aid the cause of Jemura.

TOSS OF A COIN fetched quite a bit at the sales after winning an Irish point so looks an obvious player for his top yard. Annie Express offered something to work on here last month and is next best ahead of Jemura, who may fare better after wind surgery.

It is easy to side with the well-bred, Nicholls-trained TOSS OF A COIN who makes his debut under rules after winning an Irish point.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/1 +60%) Professor Tickle	4/1(+60%)	(1) Professor Tickle 4/1, 16/1, sixth of 7 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 20 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers back on. Runner-up in 7f/6f Class 6 handicaps before an excusable defeat in a Class 4.
2 2nd (8) (10/1 -82%) Torvar	10/1(-82%)	(8) Torvar 10/1, 5/2, career best when winning 10-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 22 days ago. Shortlist material. Eyecatching behind Mart at Newcastle before leading close home at Wolverhampton.
3 3rd (2) (4/1 -60%) Mart	4/1(-60%)	(2) Mart 4/1, C&D winner. 6/1, career best when winning 12-runner nursery at Newcastle (5f) 26 days ago. Enters calculations. On a hat-trick; effectively just 1lb higher than last time with Harry Burns claiming 3lb.
4 4th (3) (5/1 +38%) Alfa Whiteburd	5/1(+38%)	(3) Alfa Whiteburd 5/1, 18/1, creditable fifth of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 25 days ago, worst of draw. Makes polytrack debut. Now 0-8 but he made up a lot of late ground to be a 3l fifth at Wolverhampton (6f).
5th 5th (5) (6/1 -9%) Chapman	6/1(-9%)	(5) Chapman 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 11 in nursery (4/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 19 days ago. Similar form claims to Gloves on their recent clashes but stall 12 could be an issue.
6th 6th (7) (12/1 -60%) Magnificent Match	12/1(-60%)	(7) Magnificent Match 12/1, 9/1, good fifth of 11 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 19 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Behind a couple of these at Southwell (6f) 19 days ago but wasn't far away.
7th 7th (6) (50/1 -150%) Wren Officer	50/1(-150%)	(6) Wren Officer 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving George Boughey when fourth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 28/1) 22 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Open to improvement. Beaten 7l in a Wolverhampton maiden last time; makes her handicap debut.
8th 8th (10) (100/1 -300%) Cremone	100/1(-300%)	(10) Cremone 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 12 in maiden (66/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 39 days ago. Makes handicap debut. When third at Windsor only four ran and the ground was heavy; well held otherwise.
9th 9th (9) (25/1 +24%) Krysdanjord	25/1(+24%)	(9) Krysdanjord 25/1, 28/1, seventh of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 48 days ago, slowly away. Eyeshields on 1st time. Hasn't improved for going into nurseries but this could be a better trip for him than 7f.
10th 10th (11) (125/1 -279%) One Moonbeam	125/1(-279%)	(11) One Moonbeam 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 100/1) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Insufficient promise in her qualifying runs to be a strong candidate on nursery debut.
11th 11th (4) (3/1 -9%) Gloves	3/1(-9%)	(4) Gloves 3/1, Good second of 11 in nursery (5/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 19 days ago, finishing well. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Player. Capable of winning something like this if getting away on terms and cheekpieces may help.

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12:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

This could be the day that things finally click for GLOVES, having been a shade unlucky on her last two starts when slowly away and staying on late. The booking of Jim Crowley catches the eye and she can overturn form with Mart, who got the better of her at Newcastle and arrives on a hat-trick. Wolverhampton winner Torvar and the unexposed Chapman are expected to be thereabouts as well.

GLOVES did well under the circumstances to get so close after yet another tardy start when second at Southwell last time and looks ready to strike. Torvar and Mart arrive on the back of career-best wins so are obvious threats.

The filly GLOVES is holding herself back with slow starts but hopefully the new cheekpieces can help in that respect.

12:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (13/8 +28%) Breeze Of Wind	13/8(+28%)	(5) Breeze Of Wind 13/8, Didn't trouble the judge in a trio of runs over hurdles for Barry Murtagh but he's a point winner and showed a lot more on chasing/stable debut at Carlisle on return. Backed that up when 2¾ lengths second to Bebside Banter at Sedgefield and 3 lb better off with that rival here. Winning Irish pointer who has run creditably on both runs over fences; one with a chance.
2 2nd (8) (17/2 +47%) Monaghan Boy	17/2(+47%)	(8) Monaghan Boy 17/2, Fair in bumpers but hasn't got anywhere near that level in 7 attempts over hurdles and little promise on chase bow/return. Poor form so far including on chase debut at Catterick last month; improvement needed.
3 3rd (2) (16/1 -60%) Carrigeen Castle	16/1(-60%)	(2) Carrigeen Castle 16/1, Just poor form over hurdles in Ireland and likely needed the run on first outing for new yard at Kelso on return. Ex-pointer who may do better in this sphere but others probably better handicapped. Ex-Irish; point winner in February; low-key run over hurdles on stable debut; chase debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (7/1 +0%) Torosay	7/1(+0%)	(4) Torosay 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who progressed with each start over hurdles last term. May have needed outing when eleventh of 19 in handicap at Carlisle on return and warrants respect on switch to chasing. Maiden; disappointing run over hurdles on reappearance but may improve now going chasing.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (7/1 +42%) Noble Affair	7/1(+42%)	(1) Noble Affair 7/1, Opened account in handicap hurdle here in April and, after 5 months off, posted a good second back here in October. Well held next 2 starts, however, so bit to prove switched to fences. Course winner over hurdles in April; mixed form since (below par latest); chase debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (9/4 -13%) Bebside Banter	9/4(-13%)	(7) Bebside Banter 9/4, 17/2, career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase at Sedgefield (heavy) on debut over fences 27 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Breeze of Wind, jumping well. Should go well again. Jumped well when beating Breeze Of Wind on chase debut at Sedgefield; obvious contender.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (25/1 +0%) Zara's Universe	25/1(+0%)	(6) Zara's Universe 25/1, Took a couple of handicap chases at the end of last season but had winning run ended at Newcastle in May. Probably needed the run back over hurdles after 6 months off at Sedgfield 2 weeks ago. 2-5 over fences, all at around 2m; tailed off over hurdles on comeback; first run at 2m4f.

LTO Selection:

12:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BEBSIDE BANTER denied odds-on favourite Breeze Of Wind by just under three lengths on his first start after wind surgery at Sedgefield. The six-year-old is now 3lb worse off, but should have more to offer on only his second chase start and can confirm that form to record a double. Breeze Of Wind is still the main threat and could get a little closer. Of the remainder, Artic Mann makes most appeal on his return to fences.

BEBSIDE BANTER looked a natural over fences when beating Breeze of Wind at Sedgefield 4 weeks ago and he can confirm the placings despite a 3 lb swing. Artic Mann looks best of the others.

Modest over hurdles, BEBSIDE BANTER looks a better chaser and is taken to beat Breeze Of Wind and Artic Mann.

12:50 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (3/1 -200%) Percy Veering	3/1(-200%)	(2) Percy Veering 3/1, Made it third time lucky over fences on the back of a wind op at Warwick (25.4f, heavy) on return and followed up in similarly determined fashion at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago. Strong claims in hat-trick bid. Two clearcut wins over about 3m+ on soft this term; probably has more to give.
2 2nd (4) (9/4 +55%) Caeruleum	9/4(+55%)	(4) Caeruleum 9/4, Well held in novice hurdles to date but showed some improvement switched to a handicap when sixth of 13 at Wincanton (19.8f, soft, 11/1) on belated return 3 weeks ago. Makes chase debut. Significantly up in trip. Showed more on handicap hurdle debut; 5yo chase debutant over a new trip; one to note.
3 3rd (6) (11/2 -120%) Williamdeconqueror	11/2(-120%)	(6) Williamdeconqueror 11/2, Yet to win a race of any description but went very close at Lingfield on return so must be respected back up in trip. 0-11 but competitive with cheekpieces in handicap chases over 2m7f-3m3f last three starts.
4 4th (3) (13/2 +19%) Lock Out	13/2(+19%)	(3) Lock Out 13/2, Point winner who also won bumper/novice hurdle on his first 2 starts under Rules. Hasn't kicked on from that although there was some promise on chasing debut at Wincanton on his return a few runs back. Ended last term on a low note and continued downhill this season; different headgear.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (9/2 +78%) Seymour Promise	9/2(+78%)	(7) Seymour Promise 9/2, Remains a maiden but showed more than previously over fences when second in 4-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (25.8f) in June. Disappointing since, though. Out of form lately; wind surgery before latest run; not proven on worse than good to soft.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (12/1 +40%) Mormon	12/1(+40%)	(1) Mormon 12/1, Sole win to his name came over hurdles on New Years' Day 2019 and form since joining this yard from Henry de Bromhead has been patchy. Others preferred. No revival for new yard last term or on this season's reappearance after wind surgery.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (28/1 +15%) Fama Et Gloria	28/1(+15%)	(5) Fama Et Gloria 28/1, Runner-up in Limerick claiming hurdle on final start for Joseph O'Brien, but no promise for this yard and looks up against it again on chasing debut. Struggling when last seen (June 2022) and this is his chase debut; equipment off.

LTO Selection:

12:50 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

PERCY VEERING has returned to fences this season in the right manner, with victories at Warwick and Ffos Las, having failed to complete on both attempts last season. A 6lb rise for his most recent success is unlikely to inconvenience him as he continues to progress. Williamdeconqueror was just denied at Lingfield on his return to action and has to enter calculations, while chasing debutant Caeruleum is open to improvement following his recent spin at Wincanton.

PERCY VEERING is on the up as a chaser and, in a thin race, he makes most appeal as he bids to complete the hat-trick. Williamdeconqueror is the only other to arrive on the back of a solid showing, so he's feared most.

The hat-trick may well beckon for PERCY VEERING, although Williamdeconqueror would deserve a win and Caeruleum is unexposed.

13:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (11/1 -67%) Spring Chorus	11/1(-67%)	(7) Spring Chorus 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 20/1) 47 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ivan Furtado. Not discounted. Best of four runs for Ivan Furtado was her last when close up over C&D on handicap debut.
1 1st (4) (7/2 +75%) Lost In Time	7/2(+75%)	(4) Lost In Time 7/2, 16/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 23 days ago. Holding form well but appears to be summed up by his mark. Both wins on turf and he's 2-34 overall (0-16 on AW); not in bad form.
2 2nd (3) (10/3 +58%) Placated	10/3(+58%)	(3) Placated 10/3, C&D winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 20/1) 22 days ago. Needs to get back on track. She was a close fifth at Windsor before enduring a wide trip at Chelmsford.
3 3rd (5) (17/2 -209%) Showlan Spirit	17/2(-209%)	(5) Showlan Spirit 17/2, 4/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 23 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly. Ran well here before finding just one too good on the step up to 1m4f at Kempton.
4 4th (8) (9/1 +36%) Fullforward	9/1(+36%)	(8) Fullforward 9/1, Latest win at Windsor in August. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Windsor (10f, heavy) 51 days ago. Dual turf winner; comparable form on the AW having threatened over 1m2f here in July.
5th 5th (6) (5/1 -122%) Stintino Sunset	5/1(-122%)	(6) Stintino Sunset 5/1, 16/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 27 days ago, well on top finish. Capable of following up if the pace is solid. Up in trip but won nicely at Chelmsford and a 4lb rise should be manageable.
6th 6th (1) (11/1 -144%) Scarborough Castle	11/1(-144%)	(1) Scarborough Castle 11/1, 10/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f), running on. Off 7 months. Back down in trip. Solid claims if he's tuned up for this return. Lacks a run; all four wins have been on Tapeta and his form here isn't the best.
7th 7th (2) (5/1 +69%) This Ones For Fred	5/1(+69%)	(2) This Ones For Fred 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Catterick in August. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 16/1) 41 days ago. Two 1m4f wins during the summer (one over C&D) but has lost his way.
8th 8th (11) (33/1 -65%) Savoy Brown	33/1(-65%)	(11) Savoy Brown 33/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 80/1) 23 days ago. Hard to fancy. Competitive in classified races earlier this year but has struggled back in handicaps.
9th 9th (9) (33/1 +18%) Seattle King	33/1(+18%)	(9) Seattle King 33/1, 40/1, sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 3 days ago. Back up in trip. Turf winner who made it 0-18 on the AW when midfield at Wolverhampton on Sunday (40-1).

LTO Selection:

13:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

STINTINO SUNSET is progressing well and the step up in trip can help eke out further improvement as she attempts to build upon a commanding success at Chelmsford. A 4lb rise looks manageable and she gets the vote ahead of the returning Scarborough Castle and Showlan Spirit, who found only one too strong at Kempton last month. Lost In Time and Placated also need considering.

STINTINO SUNSET powered home to score with something to spare at Chelmsford and is well worth a chance to defy a rise in the hope that this is truly run. Showlan Spirit is a danger having run well at Kempton and Scarborough Castle isn't without hope for all that he has fitness to prove after 7 months off.

She'll need to see out this longer trip but STINTINO SUNSET is likeably consistent and she had a nice bit in hand at Chelmsford.

13:05 Leicester Maiden Chase (Class 3) 23f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (Evens -75%) Apple Away	Evens(-75%)	(4) Apple Away Evens, Made relentless progress over hurdles last season, culminating with a gutsy front-running display in a Grade 1 3m novice at Aintree. Should be all the sharper for her first experience of chasing at Haydock (21.5f) last month and the return to a slightly longer trip will suit too. Well-held third on chasing debut but this Grade 1 novice hurdle winner remains of interest.
2 2nd (2) (6/4 +45%) Makin'yourmindup	6/4(+45%)	(2) Makin'yourmindup 6/4, Likeable sort who was a useful novice hurdler last term, the highlight being a 3m Haydock Grade 2 success. Off 7 months, shaped as if better for the run when fourth of 9 in 3m Exeter novice handicap on chase debut 23 days ago. Sure to improve for top stable. Grade 2 novice hurdle winner who made satisfactory chasing debut last month; respected.
3 3rd (1) (5/1 -25%) Alaphilippe	5/1(-25%)	(1) Alaphilippe 5/1, Useful hurdler who hasn't stood much racing in recent seasons. Made a sound start over fences when second at Carlisle in October but a listed novice at Cheltenham proved well beyond him since. This not much easier. Very useful hurdler but, after a long layoff, has made shaky start to chasing career.

LTO Selection:

13:05 Leicester Maiden Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

APPLE AWAY kept on improving throughout last season over hurdles and ended the campaign by landing the Sefton at Aintree. Lucinda Russell's mare wasn't disgraced when third in a hot graduation chase at Haydock on her first crack at fences and she has been found a decent opportunity here. Makin'yourmindup shaped as though he would improve from his chasing debut, when fourth at Exeter. He is the most likely to serve it up to the selection because Alaphilippe's jumping let him down at Cheltenham and he has something to prove on his third attempt in this sphere.

An interesting opener as it features smart prospects MAKIN'YOURMINDUP and Apple Away. Both are likely to benefit from their recent first experience of chasing, with the former narrowly preferred for Paul Nicholls.

Apple Away has a good chance at today's weights but MAKIN'YOURMINDUP made a better start to his chasing career.

13:15 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (4/1 +33%) Juge Et Parti	4/1(+33%)	(5) Juge Et Parti 4/1, Well below his best for the most part last season but mark has dipped as a result and he showed he's returned from 7 months off in reasonable form when second of 8 over C&D 21 days ago. The task is to build on that now. Winning chaser/hurdler at up to 3m; good run on comeback over C&D latest; should go well.
2 2nd (3) (15/2 +46%) Teescomponentstrig	15/2(+46%)	(3) Teescomponentstrig 15/2, Opened his account in good style in 3m Newcastle handicap hurdle in January 2020 but only seen 3 times since, finishing last of 9 at Kelso on last month's return from a whopping 697 days off. Entitled to strip fitter but can still only watch. Lightly raced since 2020 Newcastle win; well beaten after long break latest; bit to prove.
3 3rd (4) (6/5 +4%) Zwicky	6/5(+4%)	(4) Zwicky 6/5, Highly progressive handicap hurdler around 2½m, winning at Sedgefield and Carlisle under Sean Quinlan in October. Progressed again when length third of 15 at Doncaster 26 days ago and the one to beat. Only third last time having won his two previous races and is one with a chance.
4 4th (7) (7/1 +56%) Halpha Soleil	7/1(+56%)	(7) Halpha Soleil 7/1, Successful twice in French bumpers (tongue tied second time) but only modest form over hurdles for this yard in the spring. Still early in his hurdle career but watching brief advised on return unless the betting hints otherwise. Dual bumper winner; fair run on h'cap debut over C&D last time; no easy task after a break.
5th 5th (6) (4/1 +38%) Beaumesnil	4/1(+38%)	(6) Beaumesnil 4/1, Went close in a 2m course novice hurdle in June. Bit better than the result when fourth of 6 on 16.5f Market Rasen handicap debut in July. Returns from a 5-month break with unexposed potential. Fair fourth on handicap debut latest (2m); not a certain stayer back up in trip.
6th 6th (2) (16/1 -167%) Applaus	16/1(-167%)	(2) Applaus 16/1, Untrustworthy individual. Came in last of 5 in 2m handicap here 21 days ago but had been a creditable third at Carlisle prior to that. Has been placed over C&D but all wins at 2m1f or less; on last winning mark; a possible.

LTO Selection:

13:15 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

JUGE ET PARTI returned from a 196-day break to finish second over C&D last month and he is now 2lb higher for that effort. James Ewart's 10-year-old remains well treated on his best form, though, and can record his seventh career victory. Zwicky is in great heart and was far from disgraced when third at Doncaster. He will be dangerous, while Beaumesnil is the least exposed in this field and could also have a say on only his second handicap start.

ZWICKY is a handicapper going the right way and can resume winning ways with Sean Quinlan back in the saddle. Paddy The Horse should be sharper for his chase reappearance and is now 3 lb lower than when winning a handicap here last season so he's second choice ahead of the low-mileage Beaumesnil.

Although beaten last time, ZWICKY is progressive sort with form on slow ground and is taken to beat Juge Et Parti.

13:20 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (18/1 -13%) Royal Jewel	18/1(-13%)	(12) Royal Jewel 18/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and he hinted at promise when fifth of 15 in novice hurdle (18/1) over C&D 33 days ago. Open to progress. C&D fifth of 15, on the heels of Iris Des Issards; gave encouragement but major work to do.
2 2nd (7) (20/1 +70%) Iris Des Issards	20/1(+70%)	(7) Iris Des Issards 20/1, Twice third in points and showed a bit of promise when a remote fourth of 15 on C&D hurdle debut 33 days ago. May do better but big step up needed to go close. 100-1 fourth of 15 over C&D, way behind by the first two but about 1l ahead of Royal Jewel.
3 3rd (4) (4/11 +37%) Don't Tell Su	4/11(+37%)	(4) Don't Tell Su 4/11, Confirmed debut promise when winning a Chepstow bumper in April. Encouraging start to his hurdle career when second of 15 to subsequent Cheltenham Grade 2 winner Minella Missile over 19.5f back at Chepstow in October. The one to beat. Second of 15 in 2m3f maiden hurdle at Chepstow, showing easily the most in this line-up.
4 4th (9) (15/2 +85%) Moorefields	15/2(+85%)	(9) Moorefields 15/2, Mahler gelding. Dam fairly useful hurdle winner around 2m (stayed 2½m). Placed in Irish points but will need to be useful to make a winning start over hurdles here. Third or fourth in three Irish maiden points before £22,000 sale in April; best watched.
5th 5th (2) (200/1 -203%) Can't Say	200/1(-203%)	(2) Can't Say 200/1, Well beaten in points and failed to beat a rival in a course bumper back in April 2021. Best watched. 8yo with no worthwhile form in three points or a bumper.
6th 6th (5) (15/2 -150%) Doyen Quest	15/2(-150%)	(5) Doyen Quest 15/2, In command when saddle slipped and unseated rider in sole point and made a successful bumper debut for new stable at Ffos Las in November. Unable to cope with a Cheltenham listed bumper 5 weeks later but retains potential now hurdling. Won bumper at Ffos Las; 14-1, weakened badly in Listed bumper at Cheltenham (2m, soft).
7th 7th (13) (150/1 -127%) Bobbi's Beauty	150/1(-127%)	(13) Bobbi's Beauty 150/1, Successful in an Irish point but down the field in a bumper and 2 hurdles since switching to Rules. First-time hood needs to spark major improvement. Irish point win; no worthwhile form under rules; has been making the running; now hooded.
8th 8th (3) (200/1 -100%) Daring Plan	200/1(-100%)	(3) Daring Plan 200/1, Maiden Irish pointer, pulled up last time (Jan 29). Best watched on hurdles debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Beaten 20l when second in one of his six Irish maiden points; off since January.
9th 9th (15) (40/1 +20%) Sammy's Guarantee	40/1(+20%)	(15) Sammy's Guarantee 40/1, Runner-up sole outing in point bumpers. Has shown ability when in mid-field in a pair of novice hurdles this autumn at Ludlow and Taunton. Has a hood added to the tongue-tie she wore last time. Letthedustsettle likely the yard's first string. Went close in a point bumper but beaten more than 30l in two novice hurdles; now hooded.
10th 10th (11) (12/1 -71%) Nordic Storm	12/1(-71%)	(11) Nordic Storm 12/1, £45,000 Norse Dancer gelding. Dam, bumper winner/placed over hurdles, is a half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (2m-2½m winner) Kadarann and useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Kadara. Newcomer to note in the betting. £45,000 3yo; second foal; dam bumper winner and 2nd in 2m3f hurdle, family of Kahyasi.
11th 11th (8) (14/1 -155%) Letthedustsettle	14/1(-155%)	(8) Letthedustsettle 14/1, Successful on his sole outing in points and has shaped with promise on both runs in this sphere, third of 8 in novice hurdle (9/2) at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) 25 days ago. Open to further improvement. Won a soft-ground maiden point in March; enough in two hurdle races to have place claims.
12th 12th (6) (200/1 -100%) Freddie Fleetfoot	200/1(-100%)	(6) Freddie Fleetfoot 200/1, No worthwhile form. Looks a modest maiden after his two points and eight hurdle races.
13th 13th (1) (66/1 -100%) Ballynaheer	66/1(-100%)	(1) Ballynaheer 66/1, Mahler gelding who finished runner-up on his completed outing in points and ridden with an eye on the future when seventh on hurdling debut at Chepstow (2m, heavy) last month. Likely to need more time. 2nd in maiden point; 22-1, backed out of it late on in a 2m maiden at Chepstow (2m, heavy).
14th 14th (10) (66/1 -100%) Mountain Bay	66/1(-100%)	(10) Mountain Bay 66/1, First sign of some ability when fifth of 9 in Wincanton novice hurdle 32 days ago but he's likely more one for handicaps after this. 19l defeat at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) latest but he has a place squeak on that form.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (200/1 +0%) Gorcombe Fizz	200/1(+0%)	(14) Gorcombe Fizz 200/1, Has shown nothing in 3 starts over hurdles. Big prices when pulled up in two starts over hurdles here and one at Taunton.

LTO Selection:

13:20 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

DON'T TELL SU showed signs of greenness throughout the contest when runner-up on his hurdling debut at Chepstow and the five-year-old, who drops back in trip on this occasion, is expected to have learned plenty from that experience. Nordic Storm is an interesting newcomer who is from the family of former smart 2m chaser Kadarann, while Doyen Quest is capable of leaving behind his effort in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham last month.

DON'T TELL SU bumped into a subsequent Grade 2 winner when second on his Chepstow hurdle debut and can go one better now for the Paul Nicholls team. Dan Skelton bumper winner Doyen Quest looks the obvious danger, with Letthedustsettle best of the remainder.

Inexperience was evident from DON'T TELL SU on his hurdling debut but he gave a subsequent Grade 2 winner plenty to think about.

13:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (15/8 +69%) Hill Station	15/8(+69%)	(3) Hill Station 15/8, Winner at Wolverhampton in October. 13/2, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 29 days ago, hampered. Player. Breakthrough win came under Rossa Ryan at 22nd attempt; only okay next time.
2 2nd (5) (5/1 +38%) Alghazaal	5/1(+38%)	(5) Alghazaal 5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 5/1) 21 days ago. Respected back down in class. Big player in this 0-60 with Robert Havlin 3-8 for the yard this year.
3 3rd (1) (14/1 -180%) Tamaris	14/1(-180%)	(1) Tamaris 14/1, 6/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, soft) 20 days ago. Down in trip. Modest on the Flat, creditable on last Flat run. Others more persuasive. Hard to know what to expect in this 1m4f Flat race.
4 4th (11) (80/1 -400%) Laurentia	80/1(-400%)	(11) Laurentia 80/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (10f, AW) 69 days ago, having hopeless task from position. A belated first go over this far is unlikely to be the answer.
5th 5th (6) (4/1 -45%) Largo Bay	4/1(-45%)	(6) Largo Bay 4/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 10/3, creditable third of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 23 days ago. Blinkers back on. Shortlist material. Two solid runs at Kempton of late and return of headgear (blinkers) could give him a lift.
6th 6th (4) (16/1 -14%) Merry Minister	16/1(-14%)	(4) Merry Minister 16/1, 66/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (10f, AW) 18 days ago, flattered by proximity. Needs to step up on what he's done for current yard and he has further to go here.
7th 7th (7) (13/2 +59%) Strictly Dreaming	13/2(+59%)	(7) Strictly Dreaming 13/2, Tenth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D (AW) 42 days ago. Pick of form would give her a big shout but she's a risky proposition.
8th 8th (2) (13/2 -189%) Sarkha	13/2(-189%)	(2) Sarkha 13/2, Course winner. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 28 days ago. Enters calculations. Course winner who ran his best race for new yard four weeks ago; should be involved.
9th 9th (10) (80/1 -142%) Aryaah	80/1(-142%)	(10) Aryaah 80/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (80/1) at Kempton (12f) 23 days ago. Overall profile suggests he may not build on last-time-out fifth at Kempton.
10th 10th (9) (22/1 -38%) La Mujer	22/1(-38%)	(9) La Mujer 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in novice at this course (7f, AW, 300/1). Off 13 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Last or second last in trio of 7f/1m novices last year; watch in this 1m4f handicap.
11th 11th (8) (50/1 +0%) Its Ur Roundmylord	50/1(+0%)	(8) Its Ur Roundmylord 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Milton Harris when eighth of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Off 19 months. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Rise in trip could work but he hasn't shown much and is returning from a monster layoff.

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13:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

C&D winner LARGO BAY has reached the frame at Kempton the last twice and competes off the same rating as the latest of those efforts. The son of Flintshire has arguably the best current form in this contest and Kieran Shoemark can steer him to victory. Strictly Dreaming was well held over track and trip last month, but a further 3lb drop in the weights and the booking of Jim Crowley suggests she could be ready to put her best foot forward. Sarkha's third at Newcastle makes him another to note.

SARKHA took a big step back in the right direction when third at Newcastle 4 weeks ago and is potentially on a good mark if building on that. Largo Bay and Alghazaal head the dangers.

Largo Bay is a solid option in refitted headgear but ALGHAZAAL is preferred. His recent third places look better than Largo Bay's.

13:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (11/8 +39%) Happy And Fine	11/8(+39%)	(3) Happy And Fine 11/8, Cheekpieces seemingly the making of him to end 2022, winning 2 of his 4 starts in handicap hurdles. Encouraging third on return/chase debut at Wetherby (19.4f) 39 days ago and likely he will have more to offer in this sphere. Good start to chasing career when third against experienced handicappers at Wetherby.
2 2nd (1) (9/2 -157%) Lord Of Kerak	9/2(-157%)	(1) Lord Of Kerak 9/2, Fairly useful hurdles winner who has reached a similar level without tasting success over fences, best effort when runner-up at Wetherby (3m) in March. Entitled to come on for last month's return at Aintree and cheekpieces may put an extra edge on him. Had wind op. Last of four on seasonal debut at Aintree but didn't run badly and this race is easier.
3 3rd (2) (4/1 +11%) Kepagge	4/1(+11%)	(2) Kepagge 4/1, Ended last season in fine form over hurdles, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts at Ffos Las (20f) in April. Promise to glean from chase debut third on return at that venue (19.4f) 3 weeks ago, despite a serious mid-race error not helping his cause. Entitled to progress. Four-time hurdle winner; made jumping errors on chase debut but still ran fairly well.
4 4th (5) (15/2 +25%) Conquredalofeurope	15/2(+25%)	(5) Conquredalofeurope 15/2, Fairly useful chaser who was let down by his jumping on return at Wetherby (3m) in November. Not disgraced (in refitted blinkers) despite finishing last of 5 at Kelso (26f) subsequently and he's on a handy mark if putting it all together. Down markedly in trip. 0-14 over fences; on good mark and heavy ground suits, but needs to better recent form.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (5/1 -11%) Presenting Nelly	5/1(-11%)	(4) Presenting Nelly 5/1, Bumper winner who won mares' hurdle events at Worcester (maiden) and Newton Abbot (novice) in September. Not disgraced under a double penalty at Hexham last month. Interesting now switched to fences and back up in trip. Engaged 1.40 Fontwell Tuesday. Dual hurdle winner against own sex in September; enters equation on chase/handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

13:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

LORD OF KERAK's fitness would have been tested due to the lack of obstacles on his return at Aintree and he understandably got tired in the closing stages. The drop back in trip is in his favour and a recent wind operation, along with first-time cheekpieces, could help him gain a first success over fences. Happy And Fine ran with encouragement when third at Wetherby on his chasing bow and is capable of taking a step forward, while Kepagge appears best of the remainder.

A dual winner over hurdles last term, HAPPY AND FINE produced a promising first effort in this sphere when third at Wetherby 39 days ago, coping well with the demands of a well-run race against experienced rivals. Open to improvement, he can build on that effort with victory here. Lord of Kerak should be sharper for his Aintree reappearance and rates next best, ahead of Kepagge.

All five runners have something going for them but HAPPY AND FINE was a very creditable third on his chasing debut and appeals most.

13:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (9/2 +18%) Event Of Sivola	9/2(+18%)	(2) Event Of Sivola 9/2, Won a marathon contest here just over a year ago and shaped as if back in form when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Perhaps more effective over further nowadays but he should give another good account. Patchy form since winning here last November but he's on a handy mark and not discounted.
2 2nd (7) (11/4 +21%) Gibberwell	11/4(+21%)	(7) Gibberwell 11/4, Got off the mark over fences over C&D in April and narrowly failed to land another gamble here last month. 4 lb higher in the weights now but can't be ruled out. Inconsistent but has run really well on both visits here and he's firmly in calculations.
3 3rd (4) (9/1 +25%) Don Brocco	9/1(+25%)	(4) Don Brocco 9/1, Modest winning hurdler shaped as if in need of a greater test of stamina when sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft, 14/1) on debut over fences 20 days ago. Others preferred. His form went the wrong way over hurdles and he was only sixth on recent chase debut.
4 4th (6) (9/1 +18%) Dark Duomo	9/1(+18%)	(6) Dark Duomo 9/1, Plodded into a modest second in a handicap hurdle at Warwick on his final outing last term for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White. Got no further than the second on chase/stable debut and others make more appeal. 5yo whose hurdle form has been modest; claims aren't particularly compelling now chasing.
5th 5th (1) (5/1 +29%) Faith Loving	5/1(+29%)	(1) Faith Loving 5/1, Fit from points when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy), looking more straightforward than has sometimes been the case and rallying to lead on line. Not in same form at Punchestown 9 days later but might have found that run coming too soon. Won at Fairyhouse last month and subsequent run at Punchestown may have come too soon.
\|U\| \|U\| (8) (10/3 +17%) Eveque	10/3(+17%)	(8) Eveque 10/3, Stepped up on his reappearance run when third of 8 in handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft, 13/2) 20 days ago, keeping on late after a ponderous round of jumping. Needs a couple of these to falter. 9yo who remains a maiden but has run some good races and might not be far away.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (16/1 +0%) One For Dan	16/1(+0%)	(5) One For Dan 16/1, Off the mark in points at the fifth attempt before finishing down the field on stable debut in a handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Possible he'll do better in this sphere but efforts under Rules so far have been uninspiring. Lightly raced point winner; one to watch in the betting, but well beaten on chase debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (28/1 -12%) Glenavaddra	28/1(-12%)	(9) Glenavaddra 28/1, Point winner but has shown nothing in 5 runs under Rules. Long way out of the weights here and needs to prove a different proposition now chasing. Showed next to nothing over hurdles, but he's a point winner; a betting check is advised.

LTO Selection:

13:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Runner-up on his latest appearance over C&D and a winner here in April, GIBBERWELL should not be inconvenienced by heavy ground and appears to have lots in his favour. He is preferred to Ballylinch, who has made an excellent start to his chasing career and can give the selection the most to think about. Faith Loving is another to consider if bouncing back to the form of last month's success at Fairyhouse.

BALLYLINCH has made a good start to his chasing career and he appeals as the likeliest winner over Gibberwell, who almost landed his second C&D gamble last month and similar market strength behind him would be most notable. Event of Sivola can complete the placings.

James Bowen's mount GIBBERWELL (nap) has run really well on both visits to Hexham and he earns the vote ahead of Ballylinch.

13:50 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (5/2 +50%) Stormy Flight	5/2(+50%)	(4) Stormy Flight 5/2, Scored at Taunton in February but mixed record since, sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, soft, 18/1) 32 days ago. Below par of late but he's back on a dangerous mark and he can deal with soft ground.
2 2nd (1) (4/6 -8%) Sir Psycho	4/6(-8%)	(1) Sir Psycho 4/6, Won 3 times as a juvenile hurdler in 2019/20 season. Lightly raced since and well prepared to make a winning return to chasing for new yard at Ascot (18.8f) 5 weeks ago, travelling well and kept up to work. Open to improvement and sound claims in follow-up bid. Back up 7lb for his convincing win at Ascot but had dropped to a good mark.
3 3rd (3) (7/1 -100%) Honneur D'Ajonc	7/1(-100%)	(3) Honneur D'Ajonc 7/1, Won 4 times over hurdles in 2021/22 and came good at the fifth time of asking over fences in handicap at Hereford (21f) in January. However, failed to complete all 3 starts since, including back over hurdles on return. Headgear now applied. Capable handicapper on his day but has been struggling to complete; tries headgear.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (16/1 -113%) Bennys King	16/1(-113%)	(2) Bennys King 16/1, Reinvigorated by a switch to hunters and fitting of cheekpieces last season, winning twice and fine second in the Aintree Foxhunter (all under Heidi Palin). Ran poorly without the cheekpieces in Warwick handicap chase on return, however, and the headgear is absent again. Engaged 12.40 Fontwell Tue. Could easily leave his Warwick run behind on ground he handles.

LTO Selection:

13:50 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

SIR PSYCHO was quite taking when opening his account over fences on his stable bow at Ascot last month and Harry Derham's inmate is fancied to defy a 7lb rise in the ratings. Although Stormy Flight would make more appeal over further, he shouldn't be underestimated off a tumbling rating, while Honneur D'Ajonc races off his last winning mark and he is another to note for an in-form yard.

SIR PSYCHO made a positive start for this yard back over fences when winning at Ascot on his return and this looks a good opportunity with all 3 of his rivals arriving with something to prove. Stormy Flight is selected for the forecast.

It's hard to get away from SIR PSYCHO who is only one of these to have run a race of note last time out when impressive at Ascot.

14:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (5/2 +9%) Intervention	5/2(+9%)	(9) Intervention 5/2, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (7f, AW, 14/1) 7 days ago, pushed out. Carries penalty. Can go well again. Has found the winning groove again of late and hat-trick could be achieved; 2lb well in.
2 2nd (1) (9/1 +25%) Way To Dubai	9/1(+25%)	(1) Way To Dubai 9/1, Latest win at Hoppegarten in May. Fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 20/1) 30 days ago. Main concern is whether he'll be quick enough for a first crack at sprinting around here.
3 3rd (4) (13/2 +7%) Bosh	13/2(+7%)	(4) Bosh 13/2, 13/2, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 67 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Chance if rediscovering old form. Not bad the last twice but more is needed switched to Polytrack.
4 4th (8) (14/1 +36%) Count Otto	14/1(+36%)	(8) Count Otto 14/1, 6-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Windsor in July. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D (AW) 42 days ago. Blinkers back on. Didn't do enough in lesser C&D contest six weeks ago to be considered for this.
5th 5th (6) (25/1 +24%) Rousing Encore	25/1(+24%)	(6) Rousing Encore 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Sixteenth of 22 in handicap at York (6f, soft, 125/1) 60 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Others have achieved more. Uncompetitive since switched to handicaps and looks up against it again from wide draw.
6th 6th (3) (15/2 +0%) Gulliver	15/2(+0%)	(3) Gulliver 15/2, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in September. Seventh of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (6f) 32 days ago, slowly away. Lightly raced on AW these days but has big chance if this sets up for the closers.
7th 7th (2) (10/1 +60%) Rocking Ends	10/1(+60%)	(2) Rocking Ends 10/1, Course winner. 15/2, last of 8 in handicap at Epsom (6f, good). Off 161 days. Has twice gone well fresh but was out of form when last seen and is opposable on balance.
8th 8th (10) (17/2 -70%) Ancient Times	17/2(-70%)	(10) Ancient Times 17/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 6/1) 20 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has work to do. Low mileage on AW and 6f looks worth revisiting; handicapped to play major part.
9th 9th (12) (6/1 +20%) Cuban Breeze	6/1(+20%)	(12) Cuban Breeze 6/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 5/1, third of 4 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 9 days ago. Checked out quickly last week having snapped long losing run the time before.
10th 10th (5) (22/1 -22%) Navello	22/1(-22%)	(5) Navello 22/1, Latest win at Epsom in June. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 12/1) 22 days ago. Won the Dash off 2lb higher in June but needs to step up on what we've seen of late.
11th 11th (7) (12/1 -85%) Expert Agent	12/1(-85%)	(7) Expert Agent 12/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. 5/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 58 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy. Can make presence felt. Dual C&D winner; market can guide starting out for new yard from widest draw.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

INTERVENTION successfully recorded a double when scoring over 7f here, for which he is penalised. The six-year-old takes a step back in distance, which may not cause him too many problems from his good draw, and he is fancied to go in again. Gulliver drops in grade off a 2lb lower rating than his underwhelming seventh at Newcastle so has to enter the equation, along with Way To Dubai, who has his third start for the Charlie Fellowes yard.

BUCCABAY wasn't beaten far at Chelmsford last time and remains on a workable mark. The likeable Expert Agent is a potential danger starting out for a new yard, as is the hat-trick seeking Intervention.

In the hope this sets up for the closers, ANCIENT TIMES is the pick. He's dangerously well handicapped back up to 6f.

14:05 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 +67%) Val Dancer	2/1(+67%)	(1) Val Dancer 2/1, Successful on second hurdles start at Bangor (19.5f) 13 months ago but didn't kick on thereafter, including in handicaps. Easy to back, not disgraced when third of 7 on chase debut at Ludlow last month and he could well build on that. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Just a modest third on seasonal/chase debut; eased in grade with headgear added here.
2 2nd (2) (3/1 -200%) Royal Mer	3/1(-200%)	(2) Royal Mer 3/1, Mixed bag over hurdles for this yard but returned to something like his best back over fences, showing a good attitude to land 7-runner Ffos Las handicap (19.4f) 21 days ago. Big shout here from 5 lb higher mark. One of two to pull well clear of the others when scoring on British chase debut last month.
3 3rd (4) (7/2 -75%) Justshortofabubble	7/2(-75%)	(4) Justshortofabubble 7/2, Has proved remarkably consistent in recent months and took his form up another notch when going in again at Taunton (23f) 2 starts back. Looked a big threat when falling 2 out at Ludlow since and very much respected in this groove. Three chase wins this season; held narrow lead before penultimate-fence fall last time.
4 4th (6) (8/1 +60%) Bignorm	8/1(+60%)	(6) Bignorm 8/1, Sole success from 28 runs came over this C&D back in 2021. Made frame on each of his last 3 starts last season but not in same form in recent months and others preferred from out of the weights. C&D winner on heavy ground in March 2021 but no joy since; 6lb wrong today.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (5/1 +44%) File Illico	5/1(+44%)	(3) File Illico 5/1, Won 4 times (including here) in a very productive first season over fences but generally disappointing last term and no signs of a revival in a couple of outings last month. Mark in freefall as a result but would need to see market confidence behind him to be of interest. Regressive 8yo who ought to handle today's ground but needs to turn a corner.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (40/1 -21%) Moon Eagle	40/1(-21%)	(5) Moon Eagle 40/1, Patchy form for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland and she hasn't threatened in 5 starts for present yard, losing touch long way out on return to action at Warwick (20f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Others preferred. Was struggling from early stage on last month's seasonal debut; difficult to enthuse over.

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14:05 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

ROYAL MER has risen 5lb for his recent success at Ffos Las and the manner of that performance suggested a step up in trip may yield more improvement from David Pipe's gelding. Justshortofabubble fell at the second-last when leading at Ludlow on his latest start and is expected to be competitive off the same mark, while Val Dancer may benefit from the application of first-time cheekpieces.

ROYAL MER impressed with his attitude as he shed the maiden tag on his first start over fences on these shores at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago, pulling clear with another in-form sort, and he's fancied to make a bold bid again. Justshortofabubble looked set to play a big part in the finish when falling 2 out at Ludlow latest and he's a big threat. Val Dancer can do best of the others.

Justshortofabubble is respected but preference is for ROYAL MER, who did well to master an in-form rival at Ffos Las last month.

14:15 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (7/2 -115%) Rock Danse	7/2(-115%)	(3) Rock Danse 7/2, Hinted at better to come at some stage on his belated Rules debut at Chepstow in October. Duly stepped up on that when finding just one too good in a 7-runner Uttoxeter maiden (2½m, heavy) last time and he remains open to improvement. Runner-up at Uttoxeter last month and he's one to consider for in-form yard.
2 2nd (4) (11/8 +50%) Rowdy Romeo	11/8(+50%)	(4) Rowdy Romeo 11/8, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland and wasn't disgraced when fifth in a big-field Navan handicap last month. Looks sure to be in the mix but perhaps vulnerable to one or two of the less exposed types. Yet to win but consistent in Ireland and his form reads well in today's context.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (5/1 +17%) Boy De La Vis	5/1(+17%)	(1) Boy De La Vis 5/1, Showed form in points and reasonable start under Rules when third in a bumper at Warwick for Robin Dickin in April 2022. Built on that when winning one at Newcastle (16.2f, good to soft) on debut for new yard last December and needs considering now upped in trip for this hurdles bow. Won Newcastle bumper last December after a break; respected on hurdle debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (11/4 -46%) The Village Way	11/4(-46%)	(6) The Village Way 11/4, Half-brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Crambo. Runner-up both starts in Irish points and well clear of the rest when runner-up at Wetherby (2m, heavy) a fortnight ago, leaving the impression that this stiffer test would be a catalyst for improvement. Good shout. Runner-up in both points and on recent hurdle debut at Wetherby; likely player.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (25/1 +62%) Nearly Wed	25/1(+62%)	(2) Nearly Wed 25/1, Runner-up twice in Irish points but shaped like a longer-term project when well held ninth on hurdles bow at Wetherby. Two-time point runner-up, but well beaten at 33-1 on last month's rules debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (150/1 -50%) Samillier	150/1(-50%)	(5) Samillier 150/1, Ninth of 10 in bumper at Newcastle on debut/sole start for Mark Walford last December and hasn't shown much in 3 starts between the flags since. Well beaten on debut in bumper last December & has also struggled in point-to-points since.

LTO Selection:

14:15 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

This can go the way of THE VILLAGE WAY, who must be open to plenty of improvement on the step up in trip after a highly encouraging second on debut at Wetherby. The dual point-to-point runner-up gets the vote ahead of the experienced Rowdy Romeo and Rock Danse, who took a step in the right direction when second at Uttoxeter over this distance last month.

THE VILLAGE WAY shaped as though in need of the experience when chasing home a race-fit rival at Wetherby on his Rules debut and, with that pipe-opener under his belt and this stiffer test sure to suit, he looks the way to go. Rock Danse gets the nod for forecast purposes ahead of Irish raider Rowdy Romeo and bumper winner Boy de La Vis.

Jimmy Moffatt can ready one after an absence and bumper winner BOY DE LA VIS gets the nod on his first hurdle start.

14:20 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (10) (12/1 +14%) Sindabella	12/1(+14%)	(10) Sindabella 12/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Lame when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good, 7/1) on final outing 6 months ago. 1-18; lame in June when last seen; second here last November after a similar layoff.
2 2nd (7) (11/10 +80%) Merry Monty	11/10(+80%)	(7) Merry Monty 11/10, Attracted support and again shaped better than the bare result when fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 27 days ago. One to consider. Prominent until late on when fifth this autumn in large-field handicaps over 2m2f/2m.
3 3rd (12) (6/1 +82%) Wellwillya	6/1(+82%)	(12) Wellwillya 6/1, Fared better than previously when sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at this course (16.7f, soft) 23 days ago. Remains to be seen if he's able to back that up. Latest run entitles him to a second look on return to a handicap (his third) in this field.
4 4th (8) (9/1 -64%) Daany	9/1(-64%)	(8) Daany 9/1, Unreliable type who produced his best effort to date from 10 lb out of the handicap when second in 9-runner event at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 20 days ago. Good chance if reproducing that back up in trip. 2nd at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) latest, the first time he's been competitive in this sphere.
5th 5th (14) (11/2 +89%) Starvidov	11/2(+89%)	(14) Starvidov 11/2, Well held in bumpers and it's been a similar story over hurdles so far, including in first-time cheekpieces at Wincanton last month. Cheekpieces joined tongue-tie for handicap debut on latest but still no significant impact.
6th 6th (9) (20/1 +0%) Bellamy's Grey	20/1(+0%)	(9) Bellamy's Grey 20/1, Course winner but he's an unreliable sort and came in only fifteenth of 18 in handicap here (23.1f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Others make more appeal. Sole win came over hurdles here (near 2m6f, heavy) in January 2022; off since April.
7th 7th (13) (28/1 +58%) Miss Harriett	28/1(+58%)	(13) Miss Harriett 28/1, Long-standing maiden who was well held after 19 months off at this course (21.6f, soft, 66/1) 17 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Maiden; missed last term and latest run was only a minor step back in the right direction.
8th 8th (4) (80/1 -142%) Saintemilion	80/1(-142%)	(4) Saintemilion 80/1, One-time fairly useful chaser for Paul Nicholls but has shown little both outings for current yard (including back over hurdles). Returns from 8 months off with lots to prove. Had two long layoffs in recent seasons and there's hardly been an echo of his old form.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (11/1 -214%) Tidal Storm	11/1(-214%)	(3) Tidal Storm 11/1, Fair handicapper on Flat but hasn't kicked on over hurdles, producing another discouraging display switched to handicaps after 6 months off at Wincanton 20 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces on for 1st time. 6th of 9 when favourite on handicap hurdle debut at Wincanton (1m7f, soft); aids on today.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (12/1 -50%) Bert Wilson	12/1(-50%)	(2) Bert Wilson 12/1, Reacted well to a visor last season, winning 2m4f handicaps at Plumpton and Chepstow. Not disgraced when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 23 days ago and can't be dismissed. Inconsistent but he won twice when ridden prominently on soft ground early this year.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (33/1 -32%) Champs Hill	33/1(-32%)	(11) Champs Hill 33/1, Yet to show any ability and easily passed over on his first start for 7 months. Has had a breathing op. Minor form; tongue tied last time (May) and had wind surgery soon afterwards.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (40/1 -186%) Battle March	40/1(-186%)	(5) Battle March 40/1, C&D winner who was let down by his jumping both starts last season. Fair bit to prove on return. Off 445 days before failing to spark last winter; dropped 12lb as result of those two runs.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (100/1 -900%) Loukarak	100/1(-900%)	(1) Loukarak 100/1, Fair form over hurdles and fences in France but has shaped with no encouragement all 3 starts for current connections. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Ex-French maiden who has not shown anything like enough in his three starts in Britain.

LTO Selection:

14:20 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

LIBOR LAD was rewarded for his respectable runner-up efforts at Perth and Stratford when gaining a breakthrough victory at Uttoxeter. David Dennis' gelding won with enough in hand that day to suggest that a 6lb rise in the handicap is manageable so a double could be in the offing. Daany ran his best race to date when second at Wincanton recently and is feared most, ahead of Merry Monty.

LIBOR LAD got off the mark in style at Uttoxeter 17 days ago and promises to follow up from a 6 lb higher mark. Merry Monty has shaped better than the distance beaten suggests both outings this season and is second choice, ahead of Bert Wilson.

The withdrawal of Libor Lad puts SINDABELLA at the top of the list. Stablemate Bert Wilson is second choice.

14:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (9/4 +72%) Deed Pole	9/4(+72%)	(6) Deed Pole 9/4, 11/1, good 1¾ lengths third of 10 to Recuerdame in handicap at this C&D (AW) 25 days ago, running on late. Maiden but more consistent than most at this level. Couldn't quicken as well as Recuerdame but stayed on nicely into third over C&D last time.
2 2nd (7) (7/2 +0%) Edmund Ironside	7/2(+0%)	(7) Edmund Ironside 7/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at this C&D (AW, well-backed 7/2) 38 days ago. Another bold bid likely. It was a weaker C&D contest he opened his account in last month and he hung left.
3 3rd (8) (9/2 -13%) Aeroplane Mode	9/2(-13%)	(8) Aeroplane Mode 9/2, 9/2, eye-catcher when third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 37 days ago, needing stronger gallop. There are races in him. Beaten less than 1l into third last time but returning to shorter may not be ideal.
4 4th (2) (7/2 +30%) Recuerdame	7/2(+30%)	(2) Recuerdame 7/2, 3-time C&D winner. 4 wins from 16 runs this year. Won 10-runner handicap at this C&D (AW, 9/1) 25 days ago. Thriving and on the premises again. 4lb higher mark may not prevent follow up if they go hard enough.
5th 5th (4) (22/1 -238%) Divine Messenger	22/1(-238%)	(4) Divine Messenger 22/1, 4-time course winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year (including when last seen 8 months ago). Suspect he'll come on for this. Three 7f wins here this year; stays this far but may need the run (back from layoff).
6th 6th (3) (16/1 +36%) Moralisa	16/1(+36%)	(3) Moralisa 16/1, 20/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, heavy) 55 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving Ismail Mohammed. Others more persuasive. Might be best watched with stamina to prove starting out for new yard.
7th 7th (11) (20/1 +0%) Rainbow Sign	20/1(+0%)	(11) Rainbow Sign 20/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 51 days ago, no match for winner. Better than of late last time but may again be vulnerable over this far.
8th 8th (10) (66/1 -313%) Optimal Sinn	66/1(-313%)	(10) Optimal Sinn 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, AW) 36 days ago. Must improve. Picked up quite well to grab fifth here latest and returning to 1m should suit.
9th 9th (5) (22/1 -57%) Dourado	22/1(-57%)	(5) Dourado 22/1, Latest win at Windsor in July. Last of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Kempton (8f) 37 days ago. Won two of first three starts this year but hasn't threatened since.
10th 10th (9) (18/1 +10%) Florence Street	18/1(+10%)	(9) Florence Street 18/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (10f, AW, 40/1) 42 days ago. Suited by conditions but several others are higher on the list.

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14:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

RECUERDAME had Deed Pole back in third when securing victory over C&D last month, and the handicapper may have been kind to only raise him 4lb. The seven-year-old could prove very hard to beat at this level. Divine Messenger showed a liking for the application of first-time blinkers to go in over 7f here in March and could have a say on his return to the fray. Aeroplane Mode is another to consider after running into the money at Wolverhampton.

AEROPLANE MODE caught the eye at Wolverhampton and could be the way to go, with confidence in him increased further if he is strong in the betting. This isn't a bad race for the level though and good cases can be made for Media Guest, Edmund Ironside and Recuerdame among others.

Although only third to Recuerdame over C&D 25 days ago, DEED POLE did some nice late work and could turn the tables.

14:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (9/4 +10%) Johnny Mac	9/4(+10%)	(5) Johnny Mac 9/4, Joined a stable going very well and showed improved form to shed maiden tag from out of the weights at Hereford (2m) 2 weeks ago, leading 2 out and winning with a bit to spare. Likely he can go well again. Won comfortably on recent stable debut and could still be very well treated after 5lb rise.
2 2nd (3) (4/5 +60%) Benny Silver	4/5(+60%)	(3) Benny Silver 4/5, Promise in bumpers and improved when second in handicap hurdles both starts this season. Well backed, shaped encouragingly when third on chase debut at Hereford (20.9f) last month, upsides when mistake last. Of interest with prospect of more to come. Good third on chasing debut (2m5f, good); contender if today's trip/ground also suits.
3 3rd (4) (6/1 -71%) Howyouplaythegame	6/1(-71%)	(4) Howyouplaythegame 6/1, Looked limited over hurdles but placed on 2 of his 3 starts since switched to fences, including when a close third of 11 on his recent reappearance at Doncaster (16.4f, good). Wouldn't need to improve much on that in order to play a leading role here. Succumbed only in closing stages after attempting to make all at Doncaster last month.
4 4th (6) (12/1 +40%) Lonimoss Bareliere	12/1(+40%)	(6) Lonimoss Bareliere 12/1, Runner-up in back-to-back 2m handicap chases at Uttoxeter in June/July but not in same form subsequently, albeit his latest run at Ludlow 5 weeks ago (pulled up lame) best excused. Still, others more appealing. Recent efforts have been disappointing and he's now 0-13 over fences.

LTO Selection:

14:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Although BENNY SILVER was unable to justify favouritism when third on his chasing bow at Hereford, that was still a respectable effort. The five-year-old is open to plenty of improvement in this sphere but may not even need it to come out on top. Johnny Mac opened his account on stable debut at Hereford a fortnight ago and is unlikely to be far away off only 5lb higher, with Extraordinary Man completing the shortlist.

BENNY SILVER has displayed improved form equipped with a tongue tie/switched to handicaps, not least when third on his chase debut over further at Hereford 3 weeks ago. This drop in trip should hold no fears and he earns the vote with progress likely in this sphere. Recent Hereford scorer Johnny Mac and Howyouplaythegame head up the dangers.

Seemingly revitalised by a stable switch, JOHNNY MAC (nap) appeared to have quite a bit left in the tank when winning at Hereford.

14:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (4/1 +80%) Heeztheboy	4/1(+80%)	(6) Heeztheboy 4/1, Hasn't offered a great deal in a bumper/over hurdles to date and 9 lb wrong at the weights for this chase debut. Ordinary form in a bumper and three novice hurdles; 9lb out of the handicap; chase debut.
2 2nd (1) (7/2 -100%) Travail D'Orfevre	7/2(-100%)	(1) Travail D'Orfevre 7/2, Bumper winner who opened account over hurdles at Kelso in April 2022. Placed all 3 starts following a wind op in second half of last season, and picked up where he left off in the spring when holding on gamely at Carlisle (2m, soft) in October. Up just 3 lb and leading claims. Off the mark on seventh run over fences at Carlisle last time (Cudgel 4th); up 3lb; chance.
3 3rd (5) (3/1 +45%) Cudgel	3/1(+45%)	(5) Cudgel 3/1, All 6 career wins have been gained here, including back-to-back C&D victories during the spring. Respectable efforts both starts this season, beaten 3 lengths when fourth to Travail d'Orfevre at Carlisle last time, and likely to get closer to that rival on 4 lb better terms back here. All six wins have been here, the last two over C&D; two good runs in October; chance.
4 4th (3) (11/1 -100%) Treshnish	11/1(-100%)	(3) Treshnish 11/1, Decisive C&D winner off a 6 lb higher mark last November. Largely laboured performances since but perhaps the change of scenery (debut for new yard) will have perked him up and he's very dangerous to discount given that he's won all 4 completed starts at Hexham. Ex-Sue Smith; last four wins have been over C&D; now on a career-low mark; stable debut.
5th 5th (2) (10/3 -67%) Doyouknowwhatimean	10/3(-67%)	(2) Doyouknowwhatimean 10/3, Best effort over hurdles when fourth at Southwell on his handicap bow in April and matched that form on his chase debut when filling the same position at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) in November. Not so good next time but will be a threat if on-song and assuming he copes with this drop back in trip. 0-10; two fair runs over fences last month (2m7f/2m4f); quite interesting down in trip.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (6/1 +25%) Augharue	6/1(+25%)	(4) Augharue 6/1, Shaped best on his second chase start when going close over C&D in October, looking in control until 13-month absence told near finish. Pulled up at Kelso next time, though, then well held when falling at the last upped to 23.4f at Newcastle. 0-10; not been at his best on last two starts but chance on his C&D second in October.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

TRAVAIL D'ORFEVRE landed a first victory over fences when getting up to win on his reappearance at Carlisle in October, and a 3lb rise might not be enough to prevent the seven-year-old from going in again. Doyouknowwhatimean drops in distance from 2m4f having finished third at Uttoxeter last month and Dan Skelton's charge isn't taken lightly, while six-time course winner Cudgel always requires a second look at this venue.

TRAVAIL D'ORFEVRE took a step forward when scoring at Carlisle and, with his yard among the winners and further progress not out of the question, he is taken to follow up. He's up against two course specialists in Cudgel and Treshnish, mind, with the former, who was fourth behind the selection at Carlisle and now 4 lb better off for a three-length beating, feared most. Doyouknowwhatimean arguably possesses the greatest potential of these but this drop back in trip is of dubious benefit.

This course is ideal forCUDGEL, who had two decent runs to his credit in the autumn and is taken to beat Travail D'Orfevre.

14:50 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 31f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (4/1 +75%) Foxboro	4/1(+75%)	(6) Foxboro 4/1, Bagged handicap chases at Fontwell and Newbury last season but those wins are interspersed with a number of low-key performances, including both starts this season. Stamina is also a concern, given that he hasn't scored over a trip beyond 22.4f. He didn't see it out over 3m, 3m1f or 3m2f when he tried those trips last winter.
2 2nd (8) (6/1 +8%) Lyrical Genius	6/1(+8%)	(8) Lyrical Genius 6/1, Hurdle winner who hasn't looked an easy ride over fences but returned to form when going close under a positive ride at Carlisle (26.2f, soft). Shouldn't be far away if able to back that up, albeit his profile suggests that he's by no means certain to do so. Twice went agonisingly close from the front over 3m2f, including on reappearance.
3 3rd (4) (9/1 +0%) Polish	9/1(+0%)	(4) Polish 9/1, Runner-up first 5 starts upon rejoining this yard, including both starts over fences at Worcester and Uttoxeter in September. However, put in his place in a Cheltenham handicap hurdle last time and while he stays 3m well enough, this trip represents unchartered territory. 2nd in both his runs over fences; this new trip is intriguing for one who stays 3m so well.
4 4th (2) (10/1 -82%) Golden Sovereign	10/1(-82%)	(2) Golden Sovereign 10/1, Opened chase account at Wincanton on final start of 2021/22 campaign and placed both completed starts at that course last term. Shapes as though worth another crack over this sort of trip and he's not discounted. Has undergone a wind op. Started last season well; plenty to prove over today's trip; had wind surgery in September.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (11/2 -22%) Silver In Disguise	11/2(-22%)	(3) Silver In Disguise 11/2, Scored at Wetherby in April and got back on track after 5 months off when third of 9 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) in October. Trip/ground won't be a problem and while he's never won off a mark this high, a bold show would be no surprise. Has twice shown he stays 3m6f; ran creditably on latest outing; acts on heavy.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (11/8 +39%) Broomfield Present	11/8(+39%)	(1) Broomfield Present 11/8, Useful winning hurdler last season who made a promising start in this sphere when third of 12 in handicap chase at this course (24.2f, soft) on return. Was still in the mix when brought down 3 out at Uttoxeter since and promises to be suited by this stamina test. Third chase; faces a significantly longer trip but there's plenty to suggest it can help.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (22/1 -238%) Domaine De L'Isle	22/1(-238%)	(5) Domaine De L'Isle 22/1, Tumbled down the weights and finally took advantage when landing small-field marathon at Chepstow (30.6f, soft) in March. That wasn't a particularly strong race, though, and he was pulled up on return back at Chepstow. Subsequently undergone a wind op. Authoritative win at Chepstow (3m7f, soft; acts on heavy) in March; has had wind surgery.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 31f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

There won't be many stiffer stamina tests than this all season and that should play into the hands of SILVER IN DISGUISE. A disqualified 'winner' of a marathon event at Chepstow in the past, the grey is best when the mud is flying and advertised his well-being with a strong third-place effort at Carlisle on his reappearance, only tiring late on. The progressive Lyrical Genius also shaped well on his return and has to be considered off bottom weight. Golden Sovereign has gone well fresh in the past and may throw up some value.

This marathon trip should be right up BROOMFIELD PRESENT's street and he is taken to make it third time lucky over fences. The 7-y-o's reappearance effort in a competitive 3m handicap here was solid and his subsequent exit at Uttoxeter was through no fault of his own. Silver In Disguise is a proven stayer who won't mind deep ground and he is feared most ahead of Golden Sovereign.

This sort of trip could be the making of LYRICAL GENIUS (nap) but it also holds major interest for Broomfield Present.

15:00 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (6/5 +60%) Mahboob	6/5(+60%)	(5) Mahboob 6/5, Sea The Stars gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1m Efaadah and Prix de Cabourg winner Alrahma. Makes lot of appeal on paper. Well-bred gelding who is in top hands and is one to be interested in on debut.
2 2nd (2) (10/3 +26%) Verbier	10/3(+26%)	(2) Verbier 10/3, Looked potentially useful when making a winning start at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March and seemed unsuited by testing ground when a well-held third at Redcar 7 months later. Remains with potential. Won on March debut; heavy ground may not have suited since; retains considerable potential.
3 3rd (8) (6/1 +14%) Eleanor Cross	6/1(+14%)	(8) Eleanor Cross 6/1, Fair form when in the frame in a pair of maidens 12 months apart. Should be competitive again. Promise on sole 2yo start and may improve for her only run since, this September.
4 4th (3) (40/1 -400%) Birthday Angel	40/1(-400%)	(3) Birthday Angel 40/1, 105,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Juliet Capulet and 6f winner Strike Red, both useful. Dam 6f winner. Isn't bred for this far but needs a market check all the same. A useful standard is needed on debut but there's lots to like about his pedigree.
5th 5th (7) (22/1 -38%) Orange N Blue	22/1(-38%)	(7) Orange N Blue 22/1, Disappointed bearing in mind debut promise when fourth of 8 in maiden at Windsor (10f, heavy) 7 months ago. Promising fifth in Wood Ditton; a lesser run followed but he's not written off after break.
6th 6th (6) (16/5 -156%) Nature Watch	16/5(-156%)	(6) Nature Watch 16/5, €620,000 2-y-o who shaped with plenty of promise when second of 5 in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut 22 days ago, clear of rest. The one to beat with improvement on the cards. Clear second on recent debut and can improve for that experience; could play leading role.
7th 7th (1) (33/1 +18%) Lookingdandy	33/1(+18%)	(1) Lookingdandy 33/1, Twice-raced maiden on Flat. 50/1, went backwards from debut when fifth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 4 days ago. Hasn't run badly of late on first two Flat starts but improvement needed to threaten today.
8th 8th (4) (250/1 -150%) Hiccups	250/1(-150%)	(4) Hiccups 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in minor event (150/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 53 days ago. Well beaten at 150-1 this autumn on first two starts.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

NATURE WATCH wasn't quite able to justify warm favouritism when touched off on his belated introduction here last month, but he should take some stopping with that experience to draw on. Wolverhampton debut winner Verbier had excuses for a subsequent flop at Redcar (didn't cope with the deep ground) and remains of interest being an expensively-bought daughter of Frankel. A market move for newcomers Mahboob and Birthday Angel would be interesting.

NATURE WATCH shaped with plenty of promise when second on his recent debut and has to be considered the one to beat with improvement on the cards, though strong market support for newcomer Mahboob, who makes plenty of appeal on paper, would put a slightly different slant on matters. Verbier retains potential having failed to handle testing ground at Redcar in October and needs considering, also.

The Godolphin gelding NATURE WATCH was a promising second on his recent debut at Wolverhampton and is taken to go one better.

15:05 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/8 +15%) The Edgar Wallace	11/8(+15%)	(1) The Edgar Wallace 11/8, Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser who looked as good as ever when taking advantage of reduced mark at Wetherby on return last month. Has to prove he can hold his form better this time around but perhaps a second breathing operation has done the trick on that score. Not one to rely upon heavily but won gamely from the front on last month's seasonal debut.
2 2nd (4) (15/8 +16%) Mylesfromwicklow	15/8(+16%)	(4) Mylesfromwicklow 15/8, Point winner who showed plenty over hurdles and well served by drop back in trip as he made a winning chase debut at Huntingdon (19.8f) 18 days ago, jumping fluently and keeping on well. Claims from 6 lb higher mark with prospect of more to come. Scored on recent chasing debut at Huntingdon and has plenty of scope for further progress.
3 3rd (3) (13/2 -86%) Regal Blue	13/2(-86%)	(3) Regal Blue 13/2, Easy winner on second start in points and impressed when making winning Rules/hurdles debut at Ffos Las (20f, soft) in January. Not in anything like the same form both starts since though, pulled up back from 7 months off at Newbury 12 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind now chasing. Point/hurdle winner; ran poorly over hurdles 12 days ago; makes chasing debut here.
4 4th (5) (10/1 -54%) Firak	10/1(-54%)	(5) Firak 10/1, Winning hurdler for this yard and 2 from 3 in hunters for N.A.Pearce last season. Not taken lightly having re-joined Dan Skelton. Point and dual hunter chase winner in spring; back with Dan Skelton for handicap return.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (17/2 +15%) Ubetya	17/2(+15%)	(2) Ubetya 17/2, Off the mark for this yard in 21f Cartmel handicap chase in May and respectable effort back from a break when third at Wetherby (19.4f) 25 days ago, not helped by some indifferent jumping. May sharpen up for that run now. Finished tired last month, after a break, but might come on for the run.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

THE EDGAR WALLACE appreciated the return to more forceful tactics when gaining a second success over fences on his reappearance. Although a 7lb rise in the ratings will make life tougher for Kim Bailey's eight-year-old, he appears capable of more and shades the verdict over fellow last-time-out winner Mylesfromwicklow, who is 6lb higher for that Huntingdon defeat of the same rival The Edgar Wallace beat at Wetherby. Ubetya makes most appeal of the remainder.

THE EDGAR WALLACE was clearly well served by a second wind op/refitted tongue tie as he made a winning reappearance at Wetherby 6 weeks ago and in the hope he can hold it together this term, all looks set fair for another bold showing. Mylesfromwicklow had some strong hurdles form to his name and impressed when making a winning chase debut at Huntingdon 18 days ago, so he rates the chief threat.

It might be worth chancing UBETYA, who didn't run badly last month, is suited by slow ground and is well handicapped.

15:15 Dundalk Claimer 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (5/2 +38%) Banana Three	5/2(+38%)	(5) Banana Three 5/2, Fairly useful gelding. Creditable second of 12 in maiden (13/2) at this C&D 14 days ago. Should be on the premises. Not progressive in recording three consecutive seconds, may be good enough in this grade.
2 2nd (4) (3/1 +33%) Autocrat	3/1(+33%)	(4) Autocrat 3/1, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Good fourth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at this course (16f) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. Not dismissed. Three wins at this track in 2023 including a claimer in October, 2m too far on latest.
3 3rd (10) (4/1 +0%) Pachmena	4/1(+0%)	(10) Pachmena 4/1, Fairly useful mare. Course winner. Latest win at the Curragh in October. 33/1, tailed-off sixth of 8 to One Evening in listed race at Bath (14f, heavy) 56 days ago. Has good chance on form. Holds a clear chance at the weights, her record of 1-13 at this venue tempers confidence.
4 4th (1) (13/2 +0%) Jaafel	13/2(+0%)	(1) Jaafel 13/2, Fairly useful gelding. 4-time course winner. Latest win here in October. Fifth of 8 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 5 days ago. Merits plenty of respect down in grade. Has gained all four wins here, beat Banana Three in October, below best last two outings.
5th 5th (11) (8/1 -14%) May Night	8/1(-14%)	(11) May Night 8/1, Eighth of 14 in claimer (5/2) at this course (7f) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Claims in best form and, while he has a bit to prove, he's worth monitoring in the betting. Potentially well-treated by the race conditions but this trip is a novelty for him.
6th 6th (7) (80/1 -100%) Chutzpal	80/1(-100%)	(7) Chutzpal 80/1, Fair gelding. Course winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, bit below form eighth of 16 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Course 2m handicap winner, others much better suited by the race conditions..
7th 7th (2) (150/1 -582%) General Idea	150/1(-582%)	(2) General Idea 150/1, Fair gelding. Winner at Laytown in September. 14/1, last of 9 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) 77 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Won a 7f Laytown claimer, modest form at this venue and badly treated at these weights.
8th 8th (13) (33/1 +18%) Halcyon Spirit	33/1(+18%)	(13) Halcyon Spirit 33/1, Fair gelding. Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 14 days ago, not clear run. Fourth in a claimer here in October, has struggled in two subsequent handicap outings.
9th 9th (6) (20/1 -264%) Neandra	20/1(-264%)	(6) Neandra 20/1, Fairly useful filly. 13/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, heavy). Off 129 days. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Two wins at three for Andrew Balding at Lingfield, failed to find her best form this year.
10th 10th (9) (12/1 -41%) Inigo Jones	12/1(-41%)	(9) Inigo Jones 12/1, Fairly useful gelding. 33/1, first run since leaving Jamie Osborne when below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good). Off 166 days. First run for yard after leaving Alice Haynes. Worth monitoring in the betting. AW winner in Britain, makes Irish debut, official rating of 81 gives him a good chance.
11th 11th (3) (80/1 -700%) As Fast As Wind	80/1(-700%)	(3) As Fast As Wind 80/1, Fair filly. 9/2, fourth of 7 in maiden at Tramore (12f, good). Off 91 days. Ran several good races here as a juvenile, below her best in two runs for this stable.
12th 12th (8) (16/1 -14%) Dalvey	16/1(-14%)	(8) Dalvey 16/1, Fair gelding. 4-time course winner. Blinkered for 1st time, 8¼ lengths eighth of 12 to Autocrat in claimer (5/1) at this course (10.7f) 54 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Never-dangerous eighth behind stablemate Autocrat over a shorter trip here last time.
13th 13th (14) (200/1 -203%) Kalsman	200/1(-203%)	(14) Kalsman 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 100/1, good seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (16f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Hood on for 1st time in this code. Modest form on the Flat at this venue as well as in bumpers and over hurdles.
14th 14th (12) (150/1 -127%) Johnny The Star	150/1(-127%)	(12) Johnny The Star 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in claimer (150/1) at this course (8f) 42 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Well beaten in three 1m appearances, the latest in a race of this type here six weeks ago.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Dundalk Claimer 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

JAAFEL can add to James McAuley's great record in claimers at this venue. The Dark Angel gelding beat Banana Tree by four lengths over an extended 10 furlongs this autumn and holds stablemate Autocrat on running behind Luke Short over C&D. The selection hasn't matched that form on both outings since but should appreciate the drop to this grade. Banana Tree has built up a sequence of runner-up places, including behind the well-bred Saturn over this trip a fortnight ago. Pachmena won here three years ago and bridged a long losing run when taking a lady riders' handicap over this trip at the Curragh in October. Inigo Jones held a career-high rating of 94 and was successful in Bahrain last winter for Jamie Osborne, while Neandra is another making her Irish debut having won twice for Andrew Balding, including over this trip at Lingfield.

PACHMENA was out of her depth at Bath last time but, back on home soil and down in grade, she's worth a chance to get her head in front. Jaafel is an obvious threat down in grade and Banana Three is worthy of respect on the back of a good second in a C&D handicap.

Beaten by a horse with a wonderful pedigree last time, BANANA THREE has a fair chance of making a breakthrough after three seconds

15:20 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/2 -83%) My Last Oscar	11/2(-83%)	(1) My Last Oscar 11/2, Well treated and returned from 7 months off with a respectable third at Warwick last month. Should be sharper for that, so well worthy of respect dropping in grade. 3m winner in 2022; not run as well since, although fair third last time (3m2f); chance.
2 2nd (7) (5/1 -82%) You Say Its Over	5/1(-82%)	(7) You Say Its Over 5/1, Still looking for first success but ran up to best when second of 8 in handicap hurdle over C&D 33 days ago. May yet do better and is likely to be on the premises. 0-10 but good second (in front of Cowboy Copper) over C&D last month; should go well.
3 3rd (6) (7/4 +47%) Cowboy Cooper	7/4(+47%)	(6) Cowboy Cooper 7/4, Stable is going well and he upped his form when third over C&D a month ago. Should strip fitter for that and boasts solid claims. Eight-race maiden; good third over C&D on reappearance and a possible..
4 4th (2) (3/1 +25%) Velasco	3/1(+25%)	(2) Velasco 3/1, Back on form earlier this year, confirming previous encouragement when landing a 7-runner handicap here in June. Creditable return at Newcastle 20 days and is expected to give another good account. Point winner; C&D winner in June and decent third at Newcastle last time; chance.
5th 5th (4) (12/1 -20%) Dequall	12/1(-20%)	(4) Dequall 12/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (23.7f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Others make more appeal. Three wins over hurdles, latest in March 2021; poor run last time and a bit to prove.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (17/2 +74%) One Fer Mamma	17/2(+74%)	(3) One Fer Mamma 17/2, Resumed with encouraging third at Haydock last season but left Matt Sheppard after finishing fifth at Warwick in December and well below par so far for current yard. Hard to fancy after 9 months off. Chase/hurdles winner for Matt Sheppard; below par in two runs in 2023; others stronger.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

YOU SAY ITS OVER produced a much-improved effort when runner-up over C&D last month and a breakthrough triumph could await Micky Hammond's mare off only 1lb higher in the ratings. Cowboy Cooper was just under a length behind the selection on that occasion and he must enter calculations too, although a bigger threat may emerge from Velasco, who posted a respectable third on his reappearance at Newcastle recently.

COWBOY COOPER has solid claims if building on his third here last month when just behind You Say Its Over, who must have a good chance also. My Last Oscar is another big player dropped in grade.

The vote goes to VELASCO, who won over C&D in June and ran creditably when third off this mark at Newcastle last time.

15:25 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (10/11 -10%) Quebecois	10/11(-10%)	(9) Quebecois 10/11, €88,000 3-y-o, £320,000 4-y-o, No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including smart hurdler Brindisi Breeze and useful 2m hurdle winner Indigo Breeze, stays 3m. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Mar 5). Likely to take all the beating. Joined top stable for £320,000 after Irish point debut in March; could be anything.
2 2nd (6) (17/2 +47%) Matthias	17/2(+47%)	(6) Matthias 17/2, Out of a 1¾m bumper winner/2m hurdle winner who stayed 21f. 11/2, fourth of 8 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) on debut last month. Step forward needed. Made a lot of the running when fourth on Uttoxeter debut; improvement needed here.
3 3rd (4) (5/1 +0%) Jack Black	5/1(+0%)	(4) Jack Black 5/1, €70,000 3-y-o, Tirwanako gelding. Dam twice-raced half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 3m) Vic de Touzaine. Newcomers from yard always worth a second look. Out of half-sister to useful chaser Vic De Touzaine; represents a top stable; a possible.
4 4th (2) (16/1 -256%) Drumheller	16/1(-256%)	(2) Drumheller 16/1, Elusive Pimpernel gelding who shaped with a little promise when third of 7 in bumper at Sandown (16f, good to soft) on debut last month. Could well build on that effort, but there's a few powerful yards represented with interesting newcomers. Shaped with significant promise when third on soft ground at Sandown last month.
5th 5th (5) (5/1 +50%) Kalahari King	5/1(+50%)	(5) Kalahari King 5/1, Califet gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Kaleb. Stable can get one ready, so can't be ruled out. Out of a Listed chase-winning sister to connections' high-class jumper Kalashnikov.
6th 6th (11) (100/1 -100%) Silver Chord	100/1(-100%)	(11) Silver Chord 100/1, Linda's Lad mare. Dam (h74), 17f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdle winner around 2m Tominator. Second foal from a low-grade hurdle winner; not the percentage call in this line-up.
7th 7th (1) (100/1 -100%) Bredon Hill Dart	100/1(-100%)	(1) Bredon Hill Dart 100/1, Dartmouth gelding. Dam ran twice, out of half-sister to temperamental but fairly useful chaser (23f-31f winner) Lucky Clover. First foal; dam well held in bumper/hurdle; yard has very modest bumper strike-rate.
8th 8th (10) (40/1 -21%) Demelza Carne	40/1(-21%)	(10) Demelza Carne 40/1, Linda's Lad mare. Dam (h112), bumper/2¾m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (winner around 2¼m in France) Dourakine. Out of a bumper/fair hurdle winner for the stable; one of two newcomers from the yard.
9th 9th (8) (150/1 +0%) Nelson's Shadow	150/1(+0%)	(8) Nelson's Shadow 150/1, Showed nothing in bumper at Wincanton on debut last month so is very hard to fancy. Well down the field when 66-1 for last month's debut at Wincanton.
10th 10th (3) (7/1 +65%) Ilfonce	7/1(+65%)	(3) Ilfonce 7/1, Coastal Path gelding. Brother to modest hurdler Hokelami, and half-brother to fair hurdler Fierami. Worth a market check on debut. Out of an unraced half-sister to high-class chaser L'Ami; market may guide on debut.
11th 11th (7) (33/1 -313%) Moving Target	33/1(-313%)	(7) Moving Target 33/1, Linda's Lad gelding. Dam, modest 3m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chase winner (stayed 25f) Whataknight. Second foal from a low-grade 3m hurdle winner; others appeal more.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

It's likely that both Drumheller and Matthias will build on their encouraging debuts at Sandown and Uttoxeter respectively but it's still hard to get away from Paul Nicholls' 320,000-pounds newcomer QUEBECOIS. A half-brother to a host of winning jumpers - most notably the smart Brindisi Breeze - the gelding showed up well in a point-to-point in the spring and could prove a cut above on his Rules debut.

The market will no doubt prove informative with the majority unraced but it's hard to ignore the claims of QUEBECOIS, who cost £320,000 and finished runner-up on his sole start in Irish points earlier this year. Jack Black ticks plenty of boxes representing leading connections so he may emerge as the main danger, with the once-raced Drumheller and Kalahari King another couple to consider.

The most interesting runner is QUEBECOIS, who joined Paul Nicholls for big money after his very promising Irish point debut.

15:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (11/1 -47%) Pink Lily	11/1(-47%)	(9) Pink Lily 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 33/1) 18 days ago, possibly needing the run after 3 months off. Wouldn't dismiss. Had been consistent in handicaps but has just dropped her guard the last twice.
2 2nd (10) (5/1 +9%) Curtiz	5/1(+9%)	(10) Curtiz 5/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 10/3, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 37 days ago. Up in trip. Encouraging return and his latest run may have come too soon.
3 3rd (11) (15/2 +53%) Mirabello Bay	15/2(+53%)	(11) Mirabello Bay 15/2, C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (12f, AW, 11/1) 42 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Doesn't arrive here in the best of form and trainer turns to blinkers this time.
4 4th (7) (6/1 +29%) Tribal Wisdom	6/1(+29%)	(7) Tribal Wisdom 6/1, 10/1, last of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 36 days ago. Back up in trip. Maiden but well handicapped if he can find his early spark. Continues to fall in the weights and likely to pop up somewhere.
5th 5th (1) (9/2 +0%) Shalfa	9/2(+0%)	(1) Shalfa 9/2, Latest win at Brighton in September. 9/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 36 days ago, not knocked about. Good shout. Won well at Brighton in September (1m2f) and has continued to be competitive back on AW.
6th 6th (3) (3/1 +63%) Classic Speed	3/1(+63%)	(3) Classic Speed 3/1, Maiden. 14/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good) when last seen. Off 116 days. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving Clive Cox. One to note. Six-race maiden for Clive Cox and never progressed in handicaps; sold on for 6,000gns.
7th 7th (5) (66/1 -725%) Vision Of Hope	66/1(-725%)	(5) Vision Of Hope 66/1, Course winner. First run since leaving James Owen when ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good, 11/1) 26 days ago. Flat/hurdle winner; quiet on stable debut (jumps) following an 8,000gns sale.
8th 8th (6) (11/2 -22%) Come On John	11/2(-22%)	(6) Come On John 11/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Sixth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 26 days ago, moving through the race as if still in form but never near enough to play a major role, also losing one of his cheekpieces approaching the final 1f. Dropped 3 lb. In good enough form to have a say if this pans out more favourably than last time.
9th 9th (12) (40/1 -515%) True Nation	40/1(-515%)	(12) True Nation 40/1, Maiden. 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 25 days ago, hampered and better than the result. Makes polytrack debut. Down another 3 lb and can go well. Suffered some interference last time but hasn't shown much at all in handicaps (8.6f-1m4f).
10th 10th (2) (40/1 -60%) Seaborn	40/1(-60%)	(2) Seaborn 40/1, Last of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 66/1) 18 days ago. Seemingly doesn't retain the ability of old. Beaten in the region of 10l in two runs following a mammoth absence.
11th 11th (8) (25/1 -25%) Hurricane Kiko	25/1(-25%)	(8) Hurricane Kiko 25/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at this course (7f, AW) 18 days ago, going off too hard. Significantly up in trip. Visor on 1st time. Maiden winner; the odd decent run in handicaps; career-low mark and new headgear.
12th 12th (4) (33/1 -136%) Bobby Dassler	33/1(-136%)	(4) Bobby Dassler 33/1, Last of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, AW, 22/1) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tough to assess at present. Turf winner but has yet to make any real impression in three runs for this yard.

LTO Selection:

15:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

None of these are overly-persuasive so it could pay to take a chance on TRIBAL WISDOM finally obliging at the 12th attempt back over a longer trip. Ian Williams' gelding has plummeted in the handicap, but has shaped better than the bare result suggested in each of his last two starts when short of room. Pink Lily won a similar event over C&D with a bit to spare in the summer and should come on for her latest run, while Shalfa is of interest with Taylor Fisher taking off a handy 3lb.

SHALFA is in good order and she could be the way to go. True Nation probably has races in her, while Come On John remains in form and has gone close over C&D.

A chance is taken on CURTIZ who ran a nice first race back from a layoff and his next run perhaps came too soon.

15:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (9/4 +65%) Artemis Kimbo	9/4(+65%)	(3) Artemis Kimbo 9/4, Fair winning novice hurdler last season who has been let down by her jumping in 2 chase tries this winter, finishing a remote third at Lingfield (20f) for the latest of them 3 weeks ago. Still, she's in good hands and probably too soon to be writing her off. Back down in trip. Course winner over hurdles; yet to strike form over fences but still lightly raced.
2 2nd (5) (13/2 +19%) No Quarter Asked	13/2(+19%)	(5) No Quarter Asked 13/2, Sole win came in handicap chase at Ffos Las (19.4f) in June 2021. Lightly raced since but did shape as if retaining ability back from 17 months off when second behind Brulure Noire at that venue (2m) 31 days ago. Task is to build on that here. Belied 66-1 odds and ran big race in defeat behind Brulure Noire last month.
3 3rd (2) (4/7 +59%) Brulure Noire	4/7(+59%)	(2) Brulure Noire 4/7, Hurdles winner in Ireland who landed Ffos Las handicap chase (2m) for second year in succession last month, asserting quickly run-in. Big shout if he can replicate that here from 5 lb higher. 2-5 over fences after fairly comfortably success on heavy ground at Ffos Las last month.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

BRULURE NOIRE appeared to score with plenty left in the locker when accounting for No Quarter Asked on his seasonal bow at Ffos Las last month and the six-year-old could make light work of a 5lb rise in the handicap. Clonakilty has undergone a wind procedure since his fourth-placed chase debut at Huntingdon and he may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Artemis Kimbo, who should appreciate a return to this distance.

BRULURE NOIRE scored with any amount in hand on return from 7 months off at Ffos Las 31 days ago and, with conditions firmly in his favour, he's fancied to defy a 5 lb higher mark. A recent wind op may have benefited Clonakilty and he looks the danger.

A couple of these still have potential but BRULURE NOIRE is the one with least to prove, having won on heavy ground last month.

15:45 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (12/1 -20%) Milliethemollie	12/1(-20%)	(7) Milliethemollie 12/1, Fourth of 7 in nursery at this course (5f, 5/1) 14 days ago, slowly away. Best run on handicap debut when second at Naas (5f); well held in three starts here since.
2 2nd (4) (5/1 +29%) Cool Dan	5/1(+29%)	(4) Cool Dan 5/1, 20/1, first run since leaving Ger Lyons when creditable seventh of 12 in nursery at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Second in 7f claimer here for Ger Lyons; beaten 4l on yard debut in 1m nursery last week.
3 3rd (5) (7/4 +61%) Eddie G	7/4(+61%)	(5) Eddie G 7/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in maiden (17/2) at this course (7f) 28 days ago. Yard having good spell. Makes handicap debut. Interesting runner. Been keeping on in maidens, most recently when beaten 4.5l here over 7f; mark looks fair.
4 4th (6) (40/1 -21%) Are You In Or Out	40/1(-21%)	(6) Are You In Or Out 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in maiden (150/1) at this course (7f) 28 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Huge prices and has shown very little in maidens; beaten over 8l on AW debut (7f).
5th 5th (9) (15/2 -67%) Victor's Choice	15/2(-67%)	(9) Victor's Choice 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form fourth of 13 in nursery at this course (8f, 14/1) 26 days ago. Back down in trip. Good chance on form she showed when narrowly denied at Galway in October. Nearest finish when second over 7f on nursery debut at Galway; fourth over 1m here since.
6th 6th (2) (18/1 -13%) Dandy Lichious	18/1(-13%)	(2) Dandy Lichious 18/1, Last of 12 in nursery (33/1) at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Ran well in Curragh nursery for Ger Lyons; well beaten here on first two starts for yard.
7th 7th (10) (150/1 -838%) Sophia Klimt	150/1(-838%)	(10) Sophia Klimt 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, twelfth of 14 in maiden at this C&D 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Out the back in three maidens; 4lb wrong for nursery debut.
8th 8th (3) (15/2 -7%) Go Go Gonzo	15/2(-7%)	(3) Go Go Gonzo 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, ninth of 12 in claimer at this course (7f) 12 days ago. Yard in good form. Makes handicap debut. Only beaten 3l on debut over C&D, not as good back here since including in claimer latest.
9th 9th (1) (16/5 -28%) Masonbrook Meadow	16/5(-28%)	(1) Masonbrook Meadow 16/5, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/2 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable fifth of 13 in nursery at this course (8f) 26 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Respected. Creditable runs in nurseries over further; has run well over 5f so drop to 6f can help.
10th 10th (8) (25/1 -400%) Relentless Flyer	25/1(-400%)	(8) Relentless Flyer 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, good fourth of 9 in nursery at this course (7f) 21 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Joseph O'Brien. Blinkers on 1st time, tongue strap on 1st time. Beaten less than 2l in 7f nursery; picked up cheaply out of Joseph O'Brien's yard since.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

MASONBROOK MEADOW made a pleasing debut over the minimum trip at Naas back in July and should appreciate this drop back in trip following a couple of handicap outings. She didn't enjoy the clearest of runs over seven furlongs and, last time, looked a big threat early in the straight before finding a mile too far. Relentless Flyer has progressed in four starts, including when beaten less than two lengths on her handicap debut here last month, and has since changed hands from Joseph O'Brien to the Hartys for just 1,500 euros. Cool Dan showed promise for Ger Lyons, including when second here in a claimer, while Victor's Choice may find this a bit sharp after finishing well over longer distances.

It might be worth giving another chance to VICTOR'S CHOICE to confirm her Galway promise now dropping back in trip. Eddie G is an interesting handicap newcomer for the Ado McGuinness team, while Masonbrook Meadow faded late on over 1m here last time and is another who may benefit from this return to shorter.

Separated by a neck over 1m last month, Victor's Choice and MASONBROOK MEADOW renew rivalry; the latter can fare best over this trip

16:15 Dundalk Maiden 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (6/5 +56%) Billboa	6/5(+56%)	(1) Billboa 6/5, Fair gelding. 15/8, good second of 9 in maiden at this course (5f) 33 days ago, no match for winner. Two best runs have been in sprint maidens at this venue, holds a leading chance.
2 2nd (2) (7/4 +7%) Cross Border	7/4(+7%)	(2) Cross Border 7/4, Fairly useful gelding. 4/5, respectable second of 7 in maiden at this C&D 21 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Placed on his last four starts, did not look the easiest of rides last time, vulnerable.
3 3rd (7) (18/1 +18%) Loma Larnee	18/1(+18%)	(7) Loma Larnee 18/1, Thrice-raced filly. Last of 10 in maiden (25/1) at the Curragh (6f, soft) 81 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Fair fourth over 5f at Down Royal in September, took a backward step at the Curragh.
4 4th (6) (9/2 -29%) Local Girl	9/2(-29%)	(6) Local Girl 9/2, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 9/2, below form fourth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Second in two of her three races at this venue, possible that she can go one better now.
5th 5th (8) (16/1 -33%) Marble Angel	16/1(-33%)	(8) Marble Angel 16/1, £28,000 yearling, Harry Angel filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner (fourth in UAE 1000 Guineas), out of unraced close relative of Grand Critérium winner Second Empire. Betting should guide. Dam a Listed-placed 6f juvenile winner, from the family of Group 1 winner Second Empire.
6th 6th (3) (8/1 -191%) Hokusai	8/1(-191%)	(3) Hokusai 8/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, 4/1) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Down in trip. Best form on heavy ground, has a bit to find with Local Girl based on a 7f clash here.
7th 7th (4) (80/1 -21%) Hot Moon	80/1(-21%)	(4) Hot Moon 80/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good), doing too much too soon. Off 165 days. Back down in trip. Visored for 1st time. Appeared not to stay 1m at the Curragh in July though suffered interference then; visor.
8th 8th (5) (150/1 -127%) Florence Thompson	150/1(-127%)	(5) Florence Thompson 150/1, Poor mare. Remains a maiden after 44 Flat runs. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (5f, 66/1) 12 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Now a 44-race maiden, placed 12 times, has lost her way since midsummer, no appeal.
9th 9th (9) (250/1 -150%) Windsor Road	250/1(-150%)	(9) Windsor Road 250/1, Thrice-raced filly. 150/1, ninth of 13 in maiden at Galway (7f, heavy) 44 days ago. Ordinary turf form, perhaps a handicap prospect in due course if she takes to this surface.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Dundalk Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

BILLBOA made a pleasing debut when third to Almendares over C&D back in March and again showed a preference for this surface when putting some modest turf runs behind him on his return to the Polytrack last month. The Willie Browne-trained gelding was heavily supported when beating all bar Maggie McGrath and losses may now be recovered. Cross Border is an obvious threat but has been proving expensive to follow and was odds-on when beaten nearly three lengths by Never Cry Never here last month. Eddie Lynam's charge is closely matched with Loma Larnee on running behind Smullen's Pride at Down Royal, while Local Girl had Hokusai two lengths behind when runner-up to the progressive Pier Pressure here last month.

CROSS BORDER is given one final chance with a visor replacing the cheekpieces. Local Girl will be a threat if fully effective down at 6f. Billboa has been placed on both visits here and is next on the list.

Perhaps this drop in trip will help to bring out the best in LOCAL GIRL who is rated just a pound lower than Cross Border

16:45 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (9/4 +55%) McVay	9/4(+55%)	(7) McVay 9/4, Promising type. Fourth of 13 in maiden at this course (8f, 10/1) on debut 5 days ago. Should improve and merits respect. Ran in a trial at Naas before showing ability with a fourth placing over 1m last week.
2 2nd (9) (11/10 +33%) Perretti	11/10(+33%)	(9) Perretti 11/10, Promising sort. Third of 12 in maiden (5/1) at this course (8f) on debut 19 days ago, nearest finish. Open to a good deal of improvement and should take all the beating. Debut third behind the two market leaders over 1m was promising, 7f may not be ideal.
3 3rd (5) (5/1 +58%) I Bid You Ajou	5/1(+58%)	(5) I Bid You Ajou 5/1, Once-raced gelding. 22/1, fifteenth of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy) on debut 38 days ago. Colin Keane in the saddle but stablemate Rebelsontheboard has much more obvious claims.
4 4th (6) (11/1 -47%) Late Night Talking	11/1(-47%)	(6) Late Night Talking 11/1, Twice-raced gelding. Third of 14 in maiden (28/1) at this C&D 21 days ago, running on. Not discounted. Improved from satisfactory Curragh debut to take third here three weeks ago, could go well.
5th 5th (11) (25/1 -285%) Rebelsontherun	25/1(-285%)	(11) Rebelsontherun 25/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Fifth of 12 in maiden at this C&D (7/2) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. May do better still. Needs to find a bit more judging by fifth placings at the Curragh and over C&D.
6th 6th (10) (14/1 -17%) Puturhandstogether	14/1(-17%)	(10) Puturhandstogether 14/1, Once-raced gelding. Ninth of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 33/1) on debut 38 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve. Shaped quite well in a 1m maiden at the Curragh, stablemate Perretti has stronger claims.
7th 7th (3) (50/1 -456%) Exceeding	50/1(-456%)	(3) Exceeding 50/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 16/1, fourth of 12 in maiden at this C&D 14 days ago. Needs to do more. Gave an improved display when fourth here two weeks ago, under 2l behind Bruce Lightning.
8th 8th (2) (16/1 -60%) Bruce Lightning	16/1(-60%)	(2) Bruce Lightning 16/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Hooded for 1st time, second of 12 in maiden at this C&D (33/1) 14 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Three poor turf runs after third at Cork, a revelation when second here two weeks ago.
9th 9th (14) (66/1 -32%) Zenato	66/1(-32%)	(14) Zenato 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. 25/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at this course (8f) 19 days ago. Some merit in his two runs at this venue but not enough to suggest he can win a maiden.
10th 10th (12) (250/1 -100%) Solar Falcon	250/1(-100%)	(12) Solar Falcon 250/1, Twice-raced gelding. 150/1 and visored for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in maiden at this C&D 14 days ago. Has finished with only one rival behind in each of his two runs, no apparent chance.
11th 11th (1) (250/1 -100%) Aisling Oscar	250/1(-100%)	(1) Aisling Oscar 250/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 200/1, last of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good). Off 109 days. Impossible to make a case for him based on three turf outings during the summer.
12th 12th (8) (200/1 -614%) My Mate Tony	200/1(-614%)	(8) My Mate Tony 200/1, Once-raced colt. 16/1, thirteenth of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut 21 days ago. Needs to up his game markedly. Lost touch from an early stage on debut three weeks ago, Perretti is yard's number one.
13th 13th (13) (200/1 -60%) The Ukulele Style	200/1(-60%)	(13) The Ukulele Style 200/1, Once-raced colt. Ninth of 14 in maiden (200/1) at this course (8f) on debut 33 days ago. Huge price when down the field over 1m here on debut, shorter trip is unlikely to help.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Dundalk Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

PERRETTI cost 180,000 euros as a yearling at the Goffs Orby Sale and the well-bred son of Lope De Vega had Zenato behind when keeping on nicely into third behind Taraj on debut over a mile here last month. He should learn plenty from that experience and can cope with the drop back in trip. Similar sentiments apply to McVay, who makes a quick reappearance having also shaped well on debut here over a mile last Friday in the maiden won by Raknah. Genesis is one to keep a close eye on in the market as his half-brother Dandy Warhol made a successful debut here last year for the same connections. Bruce Lightning had Exceeding and Rebelsontherun both behind when runner-up to Seti over C&D a fortnight ago.

PERRETTI finished to good effect on debut over 1m at this course and, while the drop back in trip isn't necessarily in his favour, he should have enough to open his account at the second attempt. McVay also arrives on the back of a promising start, so he's regarded as the main danger ahead of Rebelsontherun.

Despite a slight reservation based on a drop in trip, PERRETTI showed enough here on his debut to suggest he can win a maiden

17:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (11/1 +39%) Aspire To Glory	11/1(+39%)	(9) Aspire To Glory 11/1, No significant impact in 4 nurseries. A change of headgear needs to spark improvement. Some ability on penultimate start, but pulled too hard last time; hood on; drawn wide.
2 2nd (4) (18/1 -13%) Compton Bay	18/1(-13%)	(4) Compton Bay 18/1, Modest form. Third in 7f Wolverhampton nursery in October but ran no sort of race at Chelmsford since. First-time cheekpieces need to help spark a revival. Third at Wolverhampton in October, but pulled too hard last time; cheekpieces on.
3 3rd (14) (66/1 +0%) Tea Leaf Ted	66/1(+0%)	(14) Tea Leaf Ted 66/1, No form of worth. Blinkered first time, last of 9 to Birkie Boy in nursery at Brighton (7f, good) 64 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces the headgear of choice this time. Has beaten just one rival in four starts on turf; drawn high; cheekpieces on.
4 4th (7) (16/1 -14%) Damia	16/1(-14%)	(7) Damia 16/1, Modest form. First run since leaving Peter Chapple-Hyam when respectable fourth of 18 in nursery (22/1) at Leicester (6f, good) 64 days ago. Needs to build on that now. Fourth in last two starts, on both occasions shaping as though the return to 7f would suit.
5th 5th (11) (16/1 -60%) Run Joy Run	16/1(-60%)	(11) Run Joy Run 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in nursery at this course (6f, 33/1) 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Behind three of these on nursery debut here last time; needs another step up.
6th 6th (3) (11/4 -10%) Perfect Spring	11/4(-10%)	(3) Perfect Spring 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Improved when second of 11 in nursery at this course (6f, 5/2) 28 days ago. Taken to go one better now returning to 7f. Had four of these behind when second over 6f here four weeks ago; 7f not a problem.
7th 7th (2) (10/3 +17%) Hand Jive	10/3(+17%)	(2) Hand Jive 10/3, 10/3, creditable fourth of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6f) 8 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Enters calculations on form but the widest stall is a negative. Shouldn't have a problem with return to 7f on Polytrack debut, but widest stall not ideal.
8th 8th (8) (14/1 +58%) Restricted	14/1(+58%)	(8) Restricted 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford (6f, 14/1) 34 days ago. Others more obvious. Yet to threaten in five starts; hard to recommend despite another 3lb drop.
9th 9th (6) (3/1 +86%) Glen Heste	3/1(+86%)	(6) Glen Heste 3/1, Well held in 3 quick runs on turf over the summer but could fare better now handicapping after a break. One to keep an eye on in the betting. Needs the longer trip to bring about improvement on nursery/AW debut after five months off.
10th 10th (10) (18/1 +28%) Subaltern	18/1(+28%)	(10) Subaltern 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in novice at Chelmsford (6f, 250/1) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces added for handicap debut. Yard also runs Quiet Affair. Not beaten many so far; needs to take a big step forward on nursery debut; cheekpieces on.
11th 11th (13) (50/1 -52%) Tejesueno	50/1(-52%)	(13) Tejesueno 50/1, Beat only a few home in 3 outings in the spring. Makes handicap debut. Could only consider if backed. Poor in three starts in the spring; lots to prove on nursery debut after seven months off.
12th 12th (12) (14/1 -133%) Birkie Boy	14/1(-133%)	(12) Birkie Boy 14/1, Winner at Brighton in October. Creditable third of 11 in nursery (13/2) at this course (6f) 28 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Exposed, but has won a race and just behind Perfect Spring here last time; considered.
13th 13th (1) (22/1 -175%) Quiet Affair	22/1(-175%)	(1) Quiet Affair 22/1, Reacted well to blinkers when fourth of 11 in nursery at this course (6f, 80/1) 28 days ago. Claims if the headgear works again. Shaped as though 7f would suit when fourth here last time; one for the shortlist.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

The key to this race looks to be the recent clash here between the likes of PERFECT SPRING (second), Birkie Boy (third) and Quiet Affair (fourth). Andrew Balding's filly should be suited by stepping back up in trip and she can get off the mark at the fifth time of asking. Hand Jive has run with plenty of credit on his last two starts and he is another capable of being in the shake-up.

PERFECT SPRING returned from a break with a good second over 6f here 4 weeks ago and can go one better now back over 7f. Quiet Affair wasn't too far behind the selection in fourth on that occasion and should go well again if the blinkers continue to make a difference. Glen Heste is a handicap newcomer to monitor closely in the betting, while Charlie Johnston's Hand Jive could also have a say if stall 14 doesn't prove too troublesome.

The selection is DAMIA who ran well when fourth in a big field on stable debut at Leicester last time. This return to 7f should suit.

17:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(17) (28/1 -12%) Charlie Brow'n	28/1(-12%)	(17) Charlie Brow'n 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in maiden (10/1) at this course (5f) 33 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. RESERVE. Third reserve, flattered by his proximity to a high-rated winner at Cork but worth a look.
1 1st (5) (6/4 +63%) James Henry	6/4(+63%)	(5) James Henry 6/4, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at this course (6f, 3/1) 7 days ago. 17-race maiden, second six times including on last three starts here, obvious chance.
2 2nd (1) (8/1 -100%) Morning Approach	8/1(-100%)	(1) Morning Approach 8/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap (9/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago, suited by way race developed. Tongue strap on 1st time. Can make presence felt. 1-27 on turf, now has 2-7 record at this venue following last month's 1m win, respected.
3 3rd (4) (5/1 -11%) Bucky Larson	5/1(-11%)	(4) Bucky Larson 5/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 21 days ago, no match for winner. Seven wins for Ger Lyons, has dropped to a level that gives him a realistic chance.
4 4th (10) (8/1 +33%) Mether	8/1(+33%)	(10) Mether 8/1, 7/1, bit below form fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 19 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Two respectable runs in sprint handicaps here last month, ran poorly on only 7f attempt.
5th 5th (2) (7/1 +0%) Dutch Glory	7/1(+0%)	(2) Dutch Glory 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Listowel in June. 6/1, twelfth of 18 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good), not unduly punished. Off 118 days. Back down in trip. Can bounce back. Below her best over 1m1f on final start of turf season, each-way chance on balance of form.
6th 6th (9) (12/1 +14%) Cherry Bloom	12/1(+14%)	(9) Cherry Bloom 12/1, Latest win at Fairyhouse in June. 18/1, bit below form fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Won off 2lb higher over 6f at Fairyhouse in June, held by Bucky Larson on recent form.
7th 7th (14) (18/1 +10%) Well Suited	18/1(+10%)	(14) Well Suited 18/1, C&D winner. Forty one runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 14 in handicap (18/1) at this course (10.7f) 21 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Long losing run since back-to-back wins at this venue early in 2021, uneven form this year.
8th 8th (3) (22/1 -175%) Rattletheonionbag	22/1(-175%)	(3) Rattletheonionbag 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 12 in maiden at this course (6f, 16/5) 54 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Placed twice from three outings, slight concern based on a possible preference for 6f.
9th 9th (6) (12/1 +0%) Elephant John	12/1(+0%)	(6) Elephant John 12/1, 9/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 33 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Solid effort when fifth over C&D in October, failed to match that form over 1m last time.
10th 10th (13) (18/1 +10%) Sadiqaa	18/1(+10%)	(13) Sadiqaa 18/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2021. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 42 days ago. Placed only once from ten visits to this track, mid-division over C&D six weeks ago.
11th 11th (12) (100/1 -52%) Qalahari Queen	100/1(-52%)	(12) Qalahari Queen 100/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (66/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Never in the first four and never closer than eighth in five handicap appearances.
12th 12th (8) (200/1 -400%) Chancey Approach	200/1(-400%)	(8) Chancey Approach 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 18 months. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Lightly raced filly, absent since mid-field run in a 6f Fairyhouse handicap in May 2022.
13th 13th (11) (33/1 -560%) Nyla Rua	33/1(-560%)	(11) Nyla Rua 33/1, Bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap (10/3) at Gowran (8f, good to soft). Off 178 days. First run for yard after leaving Jack W. Davison. Respected. A couple of good runs at Gowran for Jack Davison early in turf season, off since June.
14th 14th (7) (150/1 -275%) Captured	150/1(-275%)	(7) Captured 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f, 50/1) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Failed to improve on his moderate turf form when in rear in a 6f handicap here a week ago.

LTO Selection:

17:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

JAMES HENRY deserves a chance of luck. The Leanne Breen-trained gelding has filled the runner-up spot on six occasions, including his latest three starts at this venue. He was beaten a head by El Bello over C&D last month and didn't enjoy the clearest of passages when again narrowly denied by Theriverrunsdeep last Wednesday. Bucky Larson, a seven-time winner, including three at this venue, has dropped significantly in the ratings since being claimed out of Ger Lyons' yard just over a year ago, but has been consistent since returning to the Polytrack and beat all bar Gobi Star last time. Rattletheonionbag is another to consider after three maiden runs, while Morning Approach returned to form here last time and Jack Kearney claims a valuable 5lb.

DUTCH GLORY was never involved at Leopardstown last time but she was on the upgrade prior to that so can bounce back on her return from a break. Morning Approach and Nyla Rua head the dangers.

Drawn wide when second here last time BUCKY LARSON can go one place better. He is preferred to the frustrating James Henry

17:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (10/1 -11%) Lessay	10/1(-11%)	(1) Lessay 10/1, 40,000 gns Churchill colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 11f-2m winner Face The Facts. From a leading yard and would enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. May want a bit further in due course, but still worth a market check.
2 2nd (6) (10/11 +64%) Rascal Recknell	10/11(+64%)	(6) Rascal Recknell 10/11, Promising individual. Third of 11 in maiden at Sandown (7f, good, 3/1) on debut in July for Owen Burrows. Sold for 215,000 gns in October. Likely improver. Close third in one start for Owen Burrows at Sandown in August (form worked out well).
3 3rd (8) (5/1 +0%) Regal Defence	5/1(+0%)	(8) Regal Defence 5/1, Pivotal colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Shrewd Approach and 5f winner Gossip. Dam winner up to 7.5f (2-y-o 6f winner). Much respected newcomer from a leading stable. Stable doing especially well with 2yo newcomers in recent weeks; market informative.
4 4th (9) (150/1 -50%) Rey De La Batalla	150/1(-50%)	(9) Rey De La Batalla 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 18/1, last of 8 in maiden at Epsom (7f, good to firm), very slowly away. Off 146 days. Promise on his Lingfield debut and unbalanced at Epsom next time; each-way claims.
5th 5th (2) (11/1 +83%) Midnight Ravens	11/1(+83%)	(2) Midnight Ravens 11/1, Cost 45,000 gns at the breeze-ups earlier in the year. Yard 0-5 with 2-y-os this year. Likely best watched. Best watched on debut unless market suggests otherwise.
6th 6th (7) (200/1 -400%) Ravenswell	200/1(-400%)	(7) Ravenswell 200/1, 40/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6f) on debut 30 days ago, left poorly placed. Shaped with some promise when sixth on his Wolverhampton debut last month.
7th 7th (3) (150/1 -838%) Newsreader	150/1(-838%)	(3) Newsreader 150/1, 45,000 gns Prince of Lir gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 1¼m winner Indicative Vote and useful 5f/5.5f winner Powerallied. Yard also runs Rascal Recknell. Check the betting. Stable can get one ready first time, but already gelded and has the outside stall.
8th 8th (10) (300/1 -100%) Running Deal	300/1(-100%)	(10) Running Deal 300/1, 200/1, tenth of 13 in C&D maiden on debut 23 days ago. Green when well beaten on his debut over C&D last month.
9th 9th (5) (50/1 -100%) Old Chums	50/1(-100%)	(5) Old Chums 50/1, Modest form in 2 outings over 5f on turf in the spring (last of 3 second occasion). Probably best watched on return. Dam won here and the market may indicate what is expected after such a long absence.
10th 10th (11) (50/1 -317%) Sold The Dream	50/1(-317%)	(11) Sold The Dream 50/1, 100,000 gns Advertise half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 5.4f Maljaa and useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Ventura Mist. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Makes paper appeal. Plenty to like on pedigree and stable can ready a newcomer; market support should be noted.
11th 11th (14) (300/1 -500%) Through The Echoes	300/1(-500%)	(14) Through The Echoes 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. 25/1, tenth of 12 in novice at Southwell (7f) 19 days ago. Oisin Murphy on stable's other runner. Showed nothing in two starts last month.
12th 12th (12) (11/4 +21%) Symbol Of Power	11/4(+21%)	(12) Symbol Of Power 11/4, 11/4, sixth of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut 75 days ago. Subsequently gelded and also sports cheekpieces. Interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Well held on his Newmarket debut, but bred to be better than that; cheekpieces on.
13th 13th (13) (18/1 -64%) Morning Light	18/1(-64%)	(13) Morning Light 18/1, Tenth of 11 in maiden t Doncaster (7f, good to soft) on debut 89 days ago. The fact that she went off as short as 7/2 suggests she is thought capable of better. Green when well held on her Doncaster debut in September; needs to improve and drawn high.
14th 14th (4) (80/1 -400%) New Statesman	80/1(-400%)	(4) New Statesman 80/1, Churchill colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Zapphire. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winning sprinter Stars Above Me. The betting should help guide to expectations. From a successful family, but winning newcomers from the stable are very rare.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Now in the hands of Kevin Philippart De Foy, RASCAL RECKNELL gets the vote following a highly encouraging introduction at Sandown in August, when third behind a pair of subsequent winners. Better is expected of Symbol Of Power after a disappointing effort when well fancied on debut at Newmarket, since when he has been gelded. Old Chums is another open to improvement, while Regal Defence and Sold The Dream look to be the pick of the newcomers.

RASCAL RECKNELL has changed hands for 215,000 gns since his encouraging debut effort at Sandown over the summer and is given a chance to build on that. Regal Defence, Sold The Dream and Lessay are newcomers who look likely types on paper, while it would also be no surprise were Charlie Appleby's Symbol of Power to prove a different proposition at the second time of asking.

The choice is RASCAL RECKNELL who was picked up for 215,000gns after running so well on debut for Owen Burrows at Sandown in September.

17:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (22/1 +33%) Bride Tree	22/1(+33%)	(9) Bride Tree 22/1, Eighteenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, soft, 40/1) 67 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Maiden was only beaten around 3l on three occasions on turf this year; tailed off latest.
2 2nd (5) (11/1 -10%) Chica Power	11/1(-10%)	(5) Chica Power 11/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Creditable third of 14 in claimer (14/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Can make presence felt. Prominent racer ideally suited by 7f; won claimer in October, third in another last time.
3 3rd (1) (11/2 -83%) Dromantine	11/2(-83%)	(1) Dromantine 11/2, C&D winner. 8/1 and hooded for 1st time, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 35 days ago. Trainer going well. Has good chance on pick of form. C&D winner ran well in 10lb better race latest when 1m seemed to stretch her; dropped 2lb.
4 4th (6) (7/1 -40%) Circles	7/1(-40%)	(6) Circles 7/1, C&D winner. 15/2, respectable third of 14 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Dual C&D winner has recaptured a bit of form but beaten around 3.5l last three starts here.
5th 5th (8) (7/2 +13%) River Derwent	7/2(+13%)	(8) River Derwent 7/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap (10/1) at this C&D 21 days ago, well on top finish. Has to be respected. Had tumbled in the ratings before finding his level over C&D three weeks ago; up 7lb.
6th 6th (14) (4/1 +11%) Sunset Nova	4/1(+11%)	(14) Sunset Nova 4/1, 5-time course winner. 16/1, good third of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 5 days ago. Nine wins, five of them here, and creditable efforts in two of last three runs.
7th 7th (13) (80/1 -100%) Suityourselfboss	80/1(-100%)	(13) Suityourselfboss 80/1, 50/1, last of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 19 days ago. Promise in first few handicaps over 7f last year; fair comeback over 5f here, held since.
8th 8th (11) (28/1 +30%) Man Is King	28/1(+30%)	(11) Man Is King 28/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap (125/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Modest maiden was huge price when beaten around 5l over C&D on third start for yard.
9th 9th (2) (15/2 +32%) The Bog Bank	15/2(+32%)	(2) The Bog Bank 15/2, Course winner. 9/2, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 19 days ago. Not taken lightly. Rare below-par effort latest; generally a model of consistency but all four wins over 1m.
10th 10th (10) (25/1 -79%) Gidwa	25/1(-79%)	(10) Gidwa 25/1, 100/1, twenty-third of 24 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good). Off 108 days. Three AW wins over this trip when trained in Britain; totally out of form for this yard.
11th 11th (12) (18/1 -50%) Markievicz	18/1(-50%)	(12) Markievicz 18/1, 22/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, slowly away. Couple of wins in big-field sprints on turf; just one placed effort from nine starts here.
12th 12th (4) (14/1 -100%) Hezahunk	14/1(-100%)	(4) Hezahunk 14/1, Ninth of 14 in claimer at this C&D (12/1) 7 days ago. Yard in good form. Visor on 1st time. Should go well. Maiden was beaten 1l off this mark when second at Newcastle in August; tried in a visor.
13th 13th (3) (50/1 -213%) Love Mocha	50/1(-213%)	(3) Love Mocha 50/1, 15/8, sixth of 7 in claimer at Ballinrobe (9.6f, good). Off 170 days. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington. Placed twice in six starts for Jessica Harrington and has run well here; off since June.
14th 14th (7) (14/1 +58%) Golden Warrior	14/1(+58%)	(7) Golden Warrior 14/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 18 in handicap at Cork (8f, soft, 33/1) 78 days ago, possibly amiss. Dual AW winner when trained in Britain; mostly poor form this year, fair sixth at Galway.

LTO Selection:

17:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

DROMANTINE won a nursery over C&D just before Christmas last year and has been given a chance by the handicapper. The Conyngham Lodge-trained filly has shaped quite well since returning here this autumn and was only beaten about a length when fifth last time over a mile. Chica Power is well suited by this trip, having won three times over C&D, and again ran well in a claimer last Wednesday, while Leopardstown maiden winner River Derwent took advantage of a major drop in the ratings this year when beating James Henry here last month. The Bog Bank is a model of consistency at this venue and while she's done all her winning over a mile, looks sure to again give a good account.

DROMANTINE took a step back in the right direction when fifth over a mile here last month and, with this drop back in trip a good move and eased 2 lb, she is pretty appealing despite the wide draw. River Derwent isn't nailed on to back up his C&D success 3 weeks ago but will be a threat if able to do so, while The Bog Bank is also shortlisted, along with Chica Power.

Runner-up off 81 in a Curragh handicap last year, a 7lb rise may not prevent RIVER DERWENT from following up last month's C&D victory

18:00 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (5/1 +17%) Belarmindar	5/1(+17%)	(3) Belarmindar 5/1, Foaled March 15. Belardo filly. Half-sister to 6f-8.6f winner Voltaic. Dam once-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1¾m Quiz Mistress. She looks interesting in a very winnable maiden. Belardo half-sister to a 6f-8.6f winner (including AW); bred to do better with age.
1 1st (12) (8/1 +33%) Mizuumi	8/1(+33%)	(12) Mizuumi 8/1, Foaled February 12. €18,000 yearling, Shalaa filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Homeryan from a very good French family. 18,000euros yearling; by Shalaa; stablemate of Ortigia; market informative.
2 2nd (7) (9/2 +44%) Flying Finn	9/2(+44%)	(7) Flying Finn 9/2, Foaled March 12. €9,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Dandy Man. 9,000euros yearling; by Phoenix Of Spain; Oisin Murphy a notable booking; interesting.
3 3rd (4) (4/1 -14%) Born A Rebel	4/1(-14%)	(4) Born A Rebel 4/1, Twice-raced filly. 15/2, third of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) 27 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Sets a modest standard. Stayed on for third over 7f at Chelmsford last time; out of a 1m AW winner; respected.
4 4th (8) (16/1 -33%) Jaunty Dancer	16/1(-33%)	(8) Jaunty Dancer 16/1, Foaled February 22. 8,000 gns yearling, Decorated Knight filly. Dam once-raced sister to smart winner up to 6f Lohit. One of the more interesting newcomers. 8,000gns yearling; by Decorated Knight; market instructive.
5th 5th (9) (150/1 -200%) Kingwood Queen	150/1(-200%)	(9) Kingwood Queen 150/1, Foaled March 18. Rio De La Plata filly. Dam placed in Austria/France at 1m-9f. First foal of a maiden; yard not associated with 2yo winners.
6th 6th (6) (13/2 +19%) Fashion Show	13/2(+19%)	(6) Fashion Show 13/2, Foaled February 2. €17,000 yearling, Galileo Gold filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including winner up to 1¼m Speedy Approach and winner up to 1¼m Danat Al Atheer, both useful. One to consider on debut. 17,000euros yearling; Galileo Gold half-sister to eight winners; likely type.
7th 7th (14) (12/1 +0%) Ratification	12/1(+0%)	(14) Ratification 12/1, Foaled March 5. Fascinating Rock filly. Sister to 1m winner Noble Seal and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful US 6.5f-8.5f winner Paid Admission and minor US winner by After Market. Sister to a 1m winner; yard has low strike-rate with 2yos.
8th 8th (11) (50/1 -213%) Make A Scene	50/1(-213%)	(11) Make A Scene 50/1, Foaled March 6. 12,000 gns 2-y-o, Expert Eye filly. Closely related to winner up to 7f Red Bravo and half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 6f Aguerooo and 7f winner Mosalim. 12,000gns 2yo; refused to enter stalls on intended debut.
9th 9th (10) (5/1 +58%) La Verite	5/1(+58%)	(10) La Verite 5/1, Twice-raced filly. 20/1, fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 26 days ago. Drawn wide and probably vulnerable. Has shown ability in 8.5f races at Wolverhampton, while looking a handicap prospect.
10th 10th (1) (20/1 +50%) Afterthought	20/1(+50%)	(1) Afterthought 20/1, Foaled March 24. Postponed filly. Half-sister to 5f/6f winner Arnoul of Metz. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Postponed half-sister to a 5f/6f AW winner; yard is 0-16 with 2yos this term.
11th 11th (2) (8/1 -60%) Attila The Honey	8/1(-60%)	(2) Attila The Honey 8/1, Foaled April 7. Jukebox Jury filly. Sister to 1½m-1¾m winner Ask Peter and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1¼m Adamant and 1m-11.5f winner Ottima. Interesting, although widest draw off-putting. Sibling to five winners, out of a 1m/1m1f US Grade 2 scorer; check the betting.
12th 12th (13) (11/1 +21%) Ortigia	11/1(+21%)	(13) Ortigia 11/1, Foaled May 4. €10,000 yearling, 15,000 gns 2-y-o, Camelot filly. Sister to 1¼m winner Spanish Camelot and half-sister to 1m winner Flamigo Bay and 5f winner Generic Joe. Wears hood. 15,000gns 2yo; sibling to three winners; wears hood on debut; check the betting.
13th 13th (5) (150/1 +0%) Dizziwizzbang	150/1(+0%)	(5) Dizziwizzbang 150/1, 250/1, last of 13 at this course (7f) on debut 7 days ago. Inauspicious debut in 7f contest here last week.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A chance can be taken on FASHION SHOW, who is related to multiple winners and should be suited by this trip on her debut. The daughter of Galileo Gold is preferred to fellow newcomer Attila The Honey, as well as Born A Rebel, who is expected to appreciate going up in trip after a promising third over 7f at Chelmsford last month. Others to note include Jaunty Dancer, Mizuumi and Ortigia.

This will probably go to a debutante, with BELARMINDAR chanced first time up for a yard that has seen a number of their recent newcomers shape well. Fashion Show is also worth a look. Born A Rebel sets a modest standard and the betting will surely prove informative.

The form choice is BORN A REBEL. Flying Finn is an interesting newcomer. Heed the market signals for further guidance.

18:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (7/1 +13%) Picpoul	7/1(+13%)	(5) Picpoul 7/1, Course winner. 16/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (16f) 14 days ago, in touch entering final 1f and no extra. Return to this shorter trip rates a plus and her mark has eased a little more. Not at her best for a while although 2m was too far latest on second run after a lay-off.
2 2nd (12) (12/1 -20%) Breagagh	12/1(-20%)	(12) Breagagh 12/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. 16/1, third of 13 in handicap at this course (16f) 14 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Longstanding maiden; third over 2m here latest was only his third AW run.
3 3rd (14) (28/1 -100%) Miss Heartbreak	28/1(-100%)	(14) Miss Heartbreak 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, made more impact than previously when fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, never nearer. Remains less exposed than most if she can back that up here. 100-1 for second handicap start but showed much more when 2l fourth over C&D.
4 4th (11) (11/1 +67%) Big Challenge	11/1(+67%)	(11) Big Challenge 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 33/1, sixth of 13 in handicap at this course (12f) 26 days ago. Something to find on form. Beaten 6l here latest on third run back from a lay-off; drop in trip may be no harm.
5th 5th (3) (17/2 +58%) Atlantic Island	17/2(+58%)	(3) Atlantic Island 17/2, 20/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) in August, dropping away final 1f. Break needs to have perked him up. Mostly well held in handicaps apart from creditable fifth at Roscommon (1m4f) in May.
6th 6th (2) (14/1 -133%) Patrick Street	14/1(-133%)	(2) Patrick Street 14/1, Course winner. Latest win at Navan in October. Seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 21 days ago, never better than midfield. Course winner never landed a blow when beaten 3l over C&D last time but drawn better here.
7th 7th (4) (10/3 -48%) Katonah	10/3(-48%)	(4) Katonah 10/3, 4/1, good third of 17 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy) 44 days ago, meeting trouble and keeping on for hands-and-heels riding. Shouldn't be long in getting off the mark. Placed in three of her last four handicaps (10.5f/1m4f) on soft turf or worse; AW debut.
8th 8th (7) (50/1 -25%) Mille Miglia	50/1(-25%)	(7) Mille Miglia 50/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap (100/1) at this course (12f) 14 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Others preferred despite easing mark. Modest form Flat and hurdles for present connections, beaten 8l here last twice over 1m4f.
9th 9th (10) (20/1 -11%) Slieve Bearnagh	20/1(-11%)	(10) Slieve Bearnagh 20/1, 6/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, always behind. That was his first start for 11 weeks and that run may well have brought him on. Largely kept away from this venue, 6l defeat over C&D lately was only his second visit.
10th 10th (1) (17/2 -89%) Wajaaha	17/2(-89%)	(1) Wajaaha 17/2, Course winner. 33/1, bit below form eleventh of 20 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft) 11 days ago, doing too much too soon. Knocking on the door previously in this sphere and well worth a second look with his rider taking off handy 5 lb. Beaten no more than a length last three C&D runs; draw not great but will be thereabouts.
11th 11th (13) (25/1 -127%) Gatsby Cap	25/1(-127%)	(13) Gatsby Cap 25/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Good fifth of 14 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 82 days ago, every chance over 1f out and fading. Four-time winner at up to 1m, twice here; beaten less than 3l over C&D in September.
12th 12th (8) (5/1 +23%) Power Drive	5/1(+23%)	(8) Power Drive 5/1, 5-time course winner. 14/1, respectable third of 14 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's not out of things. Just ahead of Keilah when third over C&D last month; headgear back on which is a positive.
13th 13th (6) (9/2 +63%) Keilah	9/2(+63%)	(6) Keilah 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, good fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, keeping on final 1f. That may not prove her limit. Backed at fancy prices for h'cap debut over C&D when only beaten 1l by subsequent winner.
14th 14th (9) (50/1 -25%) Wantoplantatree	50/1(-25%)	(9) Wantoplantatree 50/1, 150/1, sixteenth of 17 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy) 44 days ago, beaten long way out. Makes polytrack debut. Has shown little for current yard; hood fitted for first run at this venue.

LTO Selection:

18:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

The trainer's daughter Ciara Flynn gets a good tune out of POWER DRIVE at this venue and the veteran gelding appears on an attractive mark as he bids for a sixth course win. The eight-year-old ran a cracker on his return to this venue last month when a length third to Rhythm And Tyne, and the form of that race has worked out well since. Keilah is closely matched with the selection on that run and merits serious consideration with scope for further improvement. Katonah has been placed on varying ground conditions, including in deep ground at Galway last time, and it will be interesting to see how she copes with this surface. Breagagh and Slieve Bearnagh are others to consider.

KATONAH remains a maiden but she very much caught the eye when finishing third in a big-field Galway handicap back in October, likely she'd have gone very close but for meeting with trouble in running. She gets the nod on AW debut, with Wajaaha who has been in good form recently rating the lead threat. Power Drive and Picpoul also make some appeal.

Fourth here on handicap debut, KEILAH is selected to make the breakthrough; she is closely matched with Power Drive but is unexposed

18:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (50/1 -213%) Arcturian	50/1(-213%)	(3) Arcturian 50/1, Foaled January 28. €16,000 foal, £40,000 yearling, Cotai Glory gelding. Brother to 1¼m winner Cotai Star. Dam, German 1m winner, half-sister to useful/ungenuine performer up to 1½m Percy Street. 1 of 2 for yard that had a couple of winning newcomers in September. Worth a look. £40,000 yearling; yard has good strike-rate with 2yos on AW this year; possibilities.
2 2nd (1) (12/1 -167%) Timetobenice	12/1(-167%)	(1) Timetobenice 12/1, First run since leaving David O'Meara/gelded and 9/1, won 13-runner maiden at this C&D 35 days ago, digging deep under this rider. Wide draw but he can do better and experience will count for plenty. Stuck on well to win over C&D five weeks ago for new connections; open to further progress.
3 3rd (11) (18/1 +28%) Tabletalk	18/1(+28%)	(11) Tabletalk 18/1, Foaled April 5. 24,000 gns yearling, Camelot colt. Dam, unraced, closely related to smart 1¼m-1½m winner (stayed 2m) Drill Sergeant out of useful 9f-1½m winner Dolydille. Suspect he'll need further. 24,000gns yearling; by Camelot; check the betting.
4 4th (5) (3/1 +67%) Portsmouth	3/1(+67%)	(5) Portsmouth 3/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 at this C&D (14/1) 28 days ago, still looking green. Hood on 1st time. More to come from this well-bred colt. Has something to find but the fitting of hood is a possible source of improvement.
5th 5th (4) (11/8 +31%) Fouroneohfever	11/8(+31%)	(4) Fouroneohfever 11/8, Good second of 11 at Newcastle (7.1f, 10/3) 29 days ago. That was a fair timefigure and he has a good pedigree so there is plenty to like about his chances with Buick booked. Clear promise in two Tapeta events; brings leading form claims to Polytrack debut.
6th 6th (7) (6/1 +63%) Star Pupil	6/1(+63%)	(7) Star Pupil 6/1, Foaled May 4. 40,000 gns yearling, Zoustar gelding. Half-brother to 7f-9.5f winner Beepeecee. Dam, 7f-8.6f winner, closely related to useful winner up to 7f Maureen. 1 of 2 interesting newcomers for yard. 40,000gns yearling; by Zoustar; one of two interesting newcomers for Richard Hughes.
7th 7th (10) (10/1 +38%) Surrey Force	10/1(+38%)	(10) Surrey Force 10/1, Foaled February 3. €40,000 yearling, Le Havre colt. Half-brother to French 14.5f winner Belarga. Dam French maiden sister to Prix de Diane/Prix Saint-Alary winner Laurens. 1 of 3 newcomers for stable. 40,000euros yearling; by Le Havre; helps to give this yard a robust-looking hand.
8th 8th (12) (40/1 -60%) Budding	40/1(-60%)	(12) Budding 40/1, Foaled April 21. 55,000 gns yearling, Cracksman filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Rich Waters and 6f winner Cailin Cliste. 1 of 2 newcomers for yard. 55,000gns yearling; yard is just 1-21 with 2yos in 2023.
9th 9th (9) (28/1 -27%) Spanish Vega	28/1(-27%)	(9) Spanish Vega 28/1, Foaled May 17. €30,000 foal, €11,000 yearling, €40,000 2-y-o, Phoenix of Spain colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 9.5f in France Azov and French 11f winner Fort Templier. 1 of 3 newcomers for yard and drawn widest. 40,000euros 2yo; one of three newcomers for this stable; market informative.
10th 10th (13) (150/1 -500%) Ring That Bell	150/1(-500%)	(13) Ring That Bell 150/1, Foaled April 21. 45,000 gns yearling, Acclamation filly. Sister to 6f-7f winner Sip And Smile. Dam unraced sister to high-class winner up to 1¼m Arod. 1 of 2 newcomers for stable. 45,000gns yearling; stablemate of Bidding; market can guide.
11th 11th (14) (22/1 -214%) Sense Of Charm	22/1(-214%)	(14) Sense Of Charm 22/1, Foaled April 2. Masar filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 7f/1m winner Tranquil Night (won here) and 1¼m winner Lightness. One of the more interesting newcomers. Masar filly; siblings include a 2yo/AW winner; likely type on breeding.
12th 12th (2) (25/1 -79%) All Greek To Me	25/1(-79%)	(2) All Greek To Me 25/1, Foaled March 25. 10,000 gns foal, 55,000 gns yearling, Ulysses colt. Half-brother to 7f-1¼m winner Mightyrushingwind and useful winner up to 1¼m Lady Pimpernel. 55,000gns yearling; by Ulysses; one of numerous newcomers in the field; market helpful.
13th 13th (8) (125/1 -400%) Soham Ranger	125/1(-400%)	(8) Soham Ranger 125/1, Foaled April 5. €15,000 foal, 25,000 gns yearling, Profitable gelding. Dam, ran once at 2 yrs, sister to smart winner up to 1½m Chance To Dance. Wears cheekpieces. 25,000gns yearling; caution is advised, with cheekpieces applied on debut.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Things appeared to drop kindly for Timetobenice when he opened his account over C&D last month and the concession of 3lb to FOURONEOHFEVER may just prove too much. George Boughey's colt hasn't done too much wrong in placing on both 7f starts to date and the combination of an extra furlong, plus William Buick taking over in the saddle, can help him make it third-time lucky. All Greek To Me, a half-brother to a US Grade 3 winner, looks potentially interesting from a newcomer perspective.

FOURONEOHFEVER ran another promising race at Newcastle and looks the way to go up in trip with William Buick booked. Sense of Charm is an interesting newcomer and C&D-winner Timetobenice can go well under a penalty, while there is also more to come from Portsmouth.

As regards the few runners with experience, FOURONEOHFEVER is preferred ahead of Timetobenice.

18:45 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (7/4 +65%) Old Peculier	7/4(+65%)	(5) Old Peculier 7/4, 9/4, ran up to best despite not giving his rider much help in the latter stages when second of 14 in handicap at this C&D 3 weeks ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Enters calculations. Strong in the market in C&D handicaps last twice and went close latest despite hanging.
2 2nd (8) (16/1 +36%) Flier	16/1(+36%)	(8) Flier 16/1, 18/1, wasn't seen to best effect back on all-weather when seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 26 days ago, ideally needing stronger gallop. Twice second at Navan over 1m2f; never on terms but not beaten far over 1m4f here latest.
3 3rd (6) (10/1 -25%) Streetscape	10/1(-25%)	(6) Streetscape 10/1, 22/1, turned in best effort since joining this yard when 2 lengths third of 14 to Doctor Grace in handicap at this C&D 4 weeks ago. Must build on that. Placed AW form in Britain and best run for current yard when 2l off Doctor Grace over C&D.
4 4th (4) (28/1 -12%) Marians Gal	28/1(-12%)	(4) Marians Gal 28/1, 250/1, showed first form when fifth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 4 weeks ago. Significantly back up in trip for her handicap debut. Much better on AW debut when beaten 6l over 1m; handicap debut; not one to rule out.
5th 5th (1) (8/1 -129%) Gracesolution	8/1(-129%)	(1) Gracesolution 8/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 14 in handicap (4/1) at this course (12f) 19 days ago, every chance over 1f out. Cheekpieces on 1st time and they could be just what is required to eke out that bit extra. Consistent dual turf winner under Coen, plenty of placed form here; now tried in blinkers.
6th 6th (3) (7/1 +0%) Grey Fable	7/1(+0%)	(3) Grey Fable 7/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap (15/2) at this course (12f) 6 weeks ago. Must improve. Placed in turf handicaps over further but faded on AW debut over 1m4f; drops in trip.
7th 7th (2) (9/2 -100%) Doctor Grace	9/2(-100%)	(2) Doctor Grace 9/2, C&D winner in November. Improved again when third of 14 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 12 days ago. Stable in fine form. Likely to be bang there once again. Dual winner here including over C&D last month; a length off Hinemoa when third last time.
8th 8th (10) (14/1 -40%) Dark Street	14/1(-40%)	(10) Dark Street 14/1, Dual C&D winner, latest in September. 15/2, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this C&D 3 weeks ago, never nearer. Looks competitive on form. Good record over C&D, dual winner and three times runner-up; close third last time out.
9th 9th (13) (14/1 +44%) Curzon Queen	14/1(+44%)	(13) Curzon Queen 14/1, 12/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Can make presence felt back down to a career-low mark. Maiden's last four runs have been over C&D; close third having set steady pace in October.
10th 10th (14) (40/1 +0%) Turbo Sprint	40/1(+0%)	(14) Turbo Sprint 40/1, Blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8f) 19 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere. Not beaten that far over 1m last time when tried in blinkers; this trip not sure to suit.
11th 11th (9) (17/2 +15%) Hinemoa	17/2(+15%)	(9) Hinemoa 17/2, Course winner. Stepped up on recent run when second of 14 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 12 days ago. In the mix with a repeat. Likeable mare is dual 1m4f winner here; narrowly beaten by in-form rival over C&D latest.
12th 12th (7) (33/1 -106%) Angel In The Sky	33/1(-106%)	(7) Angel In The Sky 33/1, Course winner. Wasn't disgraced but never really got competitive when sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 20/1) 10 months ago. Likely to need this. Best form over 1m4f, winning here last year and touched off by Hinemoa in January.
13th 13th (12) (66/1 -65%) Crystal Pool	66/1(-65%)	(12) Crystal Pool 66/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Ran better than for a while when eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 3 weeks ago, unable to sustain effort. Must build on that. Tricky mare has won twice on turf but only two placed efforts from 18 starts here.

LTO Selection:

18:45 Dundalk Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

A tightly-knit handicap, with a number of form lines linked around recent dual course winner Rhythm And Tyne, and OLD PECULIER may come out on top. The Mark Fahey-trained gelding had Hinemoa just behind when a close fifth last month and again went close over C&D last time, when only headed close home by Oakley. The application of blinkers may help to get the job done. Hinemoa had Doctor Grace, a C&D winner last month, a length behind when they filled the places here earlier this month. Streetscape advertised his chance when third in that race won by Doctor Grace, while Flier, Dark Street and handicap debutant Marians Gal are others to consider.

It's been a while since GRACESOLUTION got her head in front, but if first-time headgear can eke out that bit extra, Ross O'Sullivan's 6-y-o is fancied to build on her third here last month at the expense of Doctor Grace, who continues to go from strength to strength for her in-form stable. Old Peculier and Dark Street are another couple who could well have a say in an open-looking finale.

A dual course winner over 1m4f, HINEMOA showed her effectiveness over this trip when a close second last time and can go one better

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (7/1 -75%) Mclean House	7/1(-75%)	(3) Mclean House 7/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 5/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 21 days ago. Possibilities back at this venue. Dual C&D winner earlier in year and probably needed last month's handicap debut; respected.
2 2nd (1) (7/2 +42%) Soar Above	7/2(+42%)	(1) Soar Above 7/2, Three-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 12 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 42 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Eight of his nine wins have come here; a long time since he raced down at this level.
3 3rd (9) (33/1 -18%) Dayman	33/1(-18%)	(9) Dayman 33/1, C&D winner. 18/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 23 days ago. Fair bit to prove at present. C&D winner last year; shown little in two well spaced out starts since returning in May.
4 4th (7) (17/2 -21%) Sandy Paradise	17/2(-21%)	(7) Sandy Paradise 17/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 8/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this course (8f), no match for winner. Off 168 days but each-way claims if fully tuned-up. Gained three of his four wins here; may need this first start in 168 days and drawn widest.
5th 5th (5) (3/1 +33%) Dark Side Thunder	3/1(+33%)	(5) Dark Side Thunder 3/1, Six wins from 17 Flat runs. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. 11/4, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 37 days ago, just holding on. More needed up 3 lb but merits respect all the same. 6-10 on the AW and record here reads 1131; much respected off 3lb higher.
6th 6th (8) (10/1 -25%) One More Wave	10/1(-25%)	(8) One More Wave 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/4, creditable second of 11 in minor event at this C&D when last seen in May. May do better now handicapping but will find easier opportunities than this. Runner-up in both starts over C&D in the spring; makes handicap debut after seven months.
7th 7th (11) (10/1 +29%) Crack Regiment	10/1(+29%)	(11) Crack Regiment 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Last of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Chelmsford City (8f). Off 111 days. Can make his presence felt off this reduced mark, if indeed he is able to bounce back. Only beaten a head over C&D in April; 2lb lower now and 13lb below last winning mark.
8th 8th (2) (6/1 +40%) Urban Decay	6/1(+40%)	(2) Urban Decay 6/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in October. Last of 8 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Won over C&D in October, but failed to beat a rival here last month; needs a resurgence.
9th 9th (4) (16/1 -14%) Matty Too	16/1(-14%)	(4) Matty Too 16/1, Blinkered for 1st time, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 22/1) 36 days ago. Visor back on and not entirely discounted off this reduced mark. 6-23 on turf, but only seventh in two starts on the Lingfield Polytrack; enough to prove.
10th 10th (6) (22/1 -144%) Perfect Thunder	22/1(-144%)	(6) Perfect Thunder 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 7 in handicap (16/5) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 18 days ago. On a good mark should she return to form. Out of the frame in all five starts since joining this yard; still more needed.
11th 11th (10) (25/1 -56%) Spacer	25/1(-56%)	(10) Spacer 25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 7 lengths eighth of 12 to Dark Side Thunder in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 37 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Well held on return over C&D last month in the race won by Dark Side Thunder; blinkers on.

LTO Selection:

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A decent contest in which Dark Side Thunder is again likely to be involved after incurring just a 3lb rise for notching a sixth all-weather win (from just 10 starts) over C&D last time out. Course specialist Sandy Paradise should also be in the mix but, if there is any value, it may lie with PERFECT THUNDER, who might appreciate this return to 7f from a falling mark after attracting support on her AW debut at Lingfield.

SOAR ABOVE has failed to beat a rival home the last twice but he usually contests higher-grade handicaps than this and is of strong interest off a very attractive mark. Crack Regiment will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward and the in-form Dark Side Thunder has to be on the shortlist. Others with claims in an open-looking race include McLean House, Matty Too and Sandy Paradise.

The vote goes to DARK SIDE THUNDER (nap) who is 6-10 on the AW and whose record around here reads 1131.

19:30 Kempton Listed (Class 1) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (4/5 -100%) Rebel's Romance	4/5(-100%)	(4) Rebel's Romance 4/5, Very smart gelding. Course winner. Bit below form 5¾ lengths fourth of 8 to War Like Goddess in Joe Hirsch Turf Classic at Aqueduct (12f, good to soft, 55/100) 67 days ago. The one to beat. High-class globetrotter; below best this year but sets a tall standard on his peak figures.
2 2nd (6) (15/2 +73%) Elegant Man	15/2(+73%)	(6) Elegant Man 15/2, 5/2, won 14-runner maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) on debut 47 days ago, slowly away. Looks a decent prospect but this represents a significant step up in class. Irish raider; won going away at Dundalk on debut; looks a useful prospect.
3 3rd (1) (22/1 -100%) Base Note	22/1(-100%)	(1) Base Note 22/1, Smart gelding. Five wins from 16 Flat runs. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 5/1) 34 days ago. Fair bit to find with Rebel's Romance but good chance of finishing second. Progressive on AW; comfortably defied top weight in Chelmsford handicap last time.
4 4th (5) (12/1 -9%) Blanchland	12/1(-9%)	(5) Blanchland 12/1, Smart colt. Latest win at Newcastle in October. 10/1, 6 lengths last of 4 to Lion's Pride in listed race at this C&D 37 days ago, missing break. Place possibilities. Unsuited by steady pace in similar event here last time; still open to further progress.
5th 5th (2) (4/1 +64%) Goldspur	4/1(+64%)	(2) Goldspur 4/1, Useful gelding. Length third of 6 to Westover in Classic Trial at Sandown (10f, good, 6/5) when last seen 20 months ago. Gelded since and retains potential but Rebel's Romance is clearly the stable No 1. Gelded since last run; should be suited by this new trip; interesting despite long absence.
6th 6th (3) (16/1 -45%) Max Vega	16/1(-45%)	(3) Max Vega 16/1, Smart gelding. 11/1, 3¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Hamish in St Simon Stakes at Newmarket (12f, soft) 40 days ago. Yard also saddles Salt Bay. Triple Group 3 winner on turf; 0-5 this term but peak form puts him in the picture.
7th 7th (7) (8/1 +20%) Salt Bay	8/1(+20%)	(7) Salt Bay 8/1, Smart colt. 9/2, very good second of 7 in handicap at Newbury (13.3f, heavy) 81 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and should make his presence felt if taking to this surface. Clear second in Newbury handicap last time; could well rate higher still; possibilities.
8th 8th (8) (125/1 -25%) Zarabanda	125/1(-25%)	(8) Zarabanda 125/1, Useful filly. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Well-beaten last of 17 to Lady Boba in listed race (11/1) at Fontainebleau (9.9f, soft) 18 days ago. Up in trip. Stiff task in this field and has stamina to prove over new trip.

LTO Selection:

19:30 Kempton Listed (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

All eyes will be on Godolphin's globetrotting star REBEL'S ROMANCE as he bids for a 10th win from just 16 starts and although the five-year-old wasn't at his best in New York when last seen, the former Breeders' Cup Turf winner should still have too much class for this field. Ralph Beckett's Max Vega showed up well when third in a Group 3 event over C&D in the autumn so the fact that Hector Crouch prefers to ride lightly-raced stablemate Salt Bay is an intriguing pointer.

REBEL'S ROMANCE failed to land the odds in a Grade 1 contest in the US last time, but he is the clear form pick back in calmer waters here and his record on the all-weather (4-7) is also compelling. Base Note did the job well at Chelmsford last month and he could be the one to follow the selection home, with Salt Bay best of the rest.

Rebel's Romance is taken on with SALT BAY, who remains open to further improvement. Base Note is second choice.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (16/1 -60%) Granary Queen	16/1(-60%)	(9) Granary Queen 16/1, Twenty-one runs since last win in 2022. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (6/1) at this course (7f) 28 days ago. Place possibilities. Drop back to 6f doesn't look ideal; 0-7 over sprint distances.
2 2nd (1) (11/2 +8%) Holy Fire	11/2(+8%)	(1) Holy Fire 11/2, C&D winner. Sixth of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Ascot (5f, good to soft). Off 138 days and she looks vulnerable under top-weight. Very solid record (31222) on AW; warrants respect back in this sphere.
3 3rd (3) (20/1 -100%) Magnificence	20/1(-100%)	(3) Magnificence 20/1, Latest win at Bath in August. 7¼ lengths last of 10 to Willem Twee in listed race at Lingfield (6f, AW, 125/1) 25 days ago. Must improve. Returns to a suitable level but is still seeking first win on AW.
4 4th (8) (9/1 +55%) Premiere Beauty	9/1(+55%)	(8) Premiere Beauty 9/1, Latest win at Lingfield in August. Hooded for 1st time, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 67 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Return to 6f is a plus but has something to prove back on AW.
5th 5th (5) (10/1 -11%) Topo Chico	10/1(-11%)	(5) Topo Chico 10/1, Latest win at Lingfield in August. 5/4, last of 4 in handicap at Ffos Las (6f, heavy). Off 103 days and likely to find a few of these too strong. 2-3 (on turf) for new stable; record of 0-11 on AW tempers enthusiasm.
6th 6th (6) (20/1 -43%) She's Centimental	20/1(-43%)	(6) She's Centimental 20/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 18/1) 18 days ago, finishing with running left. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Has become inconsistent and isn't sure to build on latest effort.
7th 7th (2) (11/4 +39%) Momaer	11/4(+39%)	(2) Momaer 11/4, Three wins from 8 runs this year. 9/1, career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, heavy) 39 days ago, always holding on. 3 lb rise fair and she's a major player. Won at Newmarket last month, taking record to 3-10; may improve further.
8th 8th (7) (3/1 +60%) Miss Bella Brand	3/1(+60%)	(7) Miss Bella Brand 3/1, Three wins from 11 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (7f, 33/1) 28 days ago, always holding on. 2 lb nudge fair enough and she's in with an each-way shout. Scored over 7f here four weeks ago; remains competitively weighted.
9th 9th (4) (8/1 -45%) Crimson Angel	8/1(-45%)	(4) Crimson Angel 8/1, Two wins from 5 runs this year. 7/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago, running on. Enters calculations. Went close at Wolverhampton last time; fighting chance off same mark.
10th 10th (10) (16/1 -167%) Kodias Sangarius	16/1(-167%)	(10) Kodias Sangarius 16/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 4/1) 36 days ago. Capable of playing a part in the finish. Recent form includes a 6f win; defied an 11lb higher mark in 2022.

LTO Selection:

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Granary Queen made the frame over 7f here on her latest outing and has been dropped 1lb so she is an interesting contender taking a step back in trip. However, the vote goes to MOMAER, who went in by a neck in heavy conditions at Newmarket last month and only has 3lb extra to contend with. The daughter of Belardo shed her maiden tag on the all-weather at Lingfield and could record her fourth career success. Crimson Angel is the pick of the rest after her second at Wolverhampton.

The one who appeals most is MOMAER on the back of her improved performance at Newmarket where she landed a big-field handicap from the front. This 3 lb higher mark should be within reach and Mark Loughnane's charge is marginally preferred to Crimson Angel, who was just touched off at Wolverhampton recently and is a big threat off the same mark. Kodias Sangarius and Granary Queen are each-way contenders.

Back on AW the vote goes to HOLY FIRE, who has steadily progressive RPRs in this sphere. Momaer is feared most.

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (10/1 -43%) No News	10/1(-43%)	(5) No News 10/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 6/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 38 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 17-race maiden but ran well (close second) over C&D in May and October.
2 2nd (1) (22/1 +21%) Indie Skies	22/1(+21%)	(1) Indie Skies 22/1, Failed to improve for addition of cheekpieces when eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 8 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Bred to do better still, being the first foal of a 7f AW winner; second go at this trip.
3 3rd (14) (14/1 -56%) Time Patrol	14/1(-56%)	(14) Time Patrol 14/1, Winner at Windsor in September. 9/2, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 51 days ago. Others more persuasive. Should be suited by this return to 7f; not fully exposed; interesting contender.
4 4th (9) (40/1 +0%) Martini Lodge	40/1(+0%)	(9) Martini Lodge 40/1, In first-time visor, last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f). Off 9 months. Significantly back down in trip. Uphill task. Something amiss when last seen; holds weak claims on earlier form.
5th 5th (6) (25/1 +50%) Sisters In The Sky	25/1(+50%)	(6) Sisters In The Sky 25/1, C&D winner but has been badly out of sorts this year and can't be fancied despite slipping mark. Has unconvincing form for current yard and failed to beat a rival the last twice.
6th 6th (8) (4/1 +50%) Reve De Magritte	4/1(+50%)	(8) Reve De Magritte 4/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 9 days ago, never nearer. Others more persuasive. 0-9 in Britain but posted two encouraging efforts at this course in October.
7th 7th (7) (5/1 +0%) Agapanther	5/1(+0%)	(7) Agapanther 5/1, C&D winner. In first-time cheekpieces, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 35 days ago. Looks capable of getting in the mix if able to overcome wide draw. Has gained both wins here; hindered by taken on for the lead in last two races.
8th 8th (3) (8/1 +0%) Baulac	8/1(+0%)	(3) Baulac 8/1, Ran up to best when fourth of 7 in handicap (17/2) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 42 days ago, well positioned. Bit more required to land a more telling blow here. Open to improvement back down in trip and looks interesting off reduced mark.
9th 9th (13) (5/1 +0%) Moorgate	5/1(+0%)	(13) Moorgate 5/1, Winner at Lingfield in November. 17/2, good second of 10 in handicap there (5f, AW) 7 days ago. Step back up in trip should suit and he can go well. Likely player provided he transfers recent sprinting form back to 7f.
10th 10th (11) (14/1 +13%) Cabaret Show	14/1(+13%)	(11) Cabaret Show 14/1, Not seen to best effect when seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 34 days ago, lacking room over 1f out. Still low mileage in handicaps and isn't without hope. Showed some promise the last twice; there may be a bigger effort in her.
11th 11th (4) (17/2 +39%) Swiss Rowe	17/2(+39%)	(4) Swiss Rowe 17/2, C&D winner. 16/1, below form when eleventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Frame claims if able to bounce back. C&D scorer off 3lb lower in March; inconsistent since; headgear is now removed.
12th 12th (12) (16/1 +27%) Ajrad	16/1(+27%)	(12) Ajrad 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Holds unconvincing claims on recent Lingfield form; cheekpieces enlisted.
13th 13th (10) (12/1 -118%) Magicinthemaking	12/1(-118%)	(10) Magicinthemaking 12/1, Three-time C&D winner. 9/2, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 42 days ago. Could bounce back stepped back up to 7f but has high draw to contend with. Oldest contender but retains ability; four-time course winner; can't be dismissed.

LTO Selection:

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Moorgate has been in solid form and his latest second over 5f at Lingfield was another pleasing display, although his improvement has come over shorter trips so it's best to side with REVE DE MAGRITTE. The four-year-old may have been only sixth at Wolverhampton last week, but she finished strongly and is now aided by the services of Danny Tudhope. She goes off the same rating and could prove tough to beat. Agapanther has the cheekpieces removed and completes the shortlist.

MOORGATE finally got off the mark at Lingfield last month and shaped well despite seeming to find the drop in trip against him when runner-up there last week, so gets the nod returned to 7f. Seas of Elzaam hasn't shown much in his last couple of runs but looks particularly interesting dropped in grade for a yard who know how to land a gamble, with Magicinthemaking also considered for the placings despite being drawn widest of all.

Tony Carroll holds a promising hand with BAULAC and Time Patrol, who are both interesting returned to 7f.

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Tomform Wednesday 13th December 2023

Races & Results Wednesday 13th December 2023

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12:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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12:15 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:20 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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12:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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12:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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12:50 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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13:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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13:05 Leicester Maiden Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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13:15 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:20 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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13:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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13:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 31f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:

15:00 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Dundalk Claimer 12f Race Speed Rating Flow