1 Friday 22nd December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 36 Races on Friday 22nd December 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:00 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (4/1 +0%) Ottoline	4/1(+0%)	(3) Ottoline 4/1, Modest in bumpers and only poor form in 2 starts over hurdles. More required. Placed in two bumpers last year and has shown promise on first two hurdle starts.
2 2nd (2) (4/9 +71%) Endless Supply	4/9(+71%)	(2) Endless Supply 4/9, Placed on the second of 2 outings in bumpers and improved on her hurdles debut form when second in an Exeter novice (18.5f, soft) 32 days ago, not unduly punished when held late on. Likely to progress further and has obvious claims. Clear second to a useful mare at Exeter (2m2f) last month; should be hard to beat.
3 3rd (5) (13/2 +7%) Tilly Toughnut	13/2(+7%)	(5) Tilly Toughnut 13/2, Won a point bumper on debut back in November 2021 but ran to only a modest level on last month's Uttoxeter hurdling debut. Significantly up in trip. Safely held over 2m here on rules debut; improvement needed over this longer trip.
4 4th (1) (33/1 -136%) Bridget Mary	33/1(-136%)	(1) Bridget Mary 33/1, £75,000 5-y-o, Sholokhov mare. Successful on her sole outing in Irish points in January and shaped as if better for the run when well held in a Ffos Las maiden hurdle on her Rules bow last month, weakening 2 out. Entitled to do better. Irish point winner; outpaced over 2m4f on hurdle debut; may fare better here.
5th 5th (7) (25/1 -25%) Young At Heart	25/1(-25%)	(7) Young At Heart 25/1, Positive start when third on debut in a Fakenham bumper (2m) on debut in April but has become increasingly temperamental since, including over hurdles. Placed in a bumper in April but began hurdling career with two underwhelming runs.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (50/1 -52%) The Gambler	50/1(-52%)	(4) The Gambler 50/1, Easy winner on last of her three starts in Irish points in April and comfortably off the mark on bumper debut at Market Rasen in June. However, made mistakes when well held on last month's Ludlow hurdle bow. Significantly up in trip. Won weak, four-runner bumper on rules debut; well beaten on recent hurdle debut.

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12:00 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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

ENDLESS SUPPLY has shown promise in a couple of similar races and, with the step up trip a likely prompt for further improvement, she looks a key player here. Ottoline is also dangerous to rule out, given she is still of low mileage over timber and runs for an in-form yard. Of the others, point-to-point winner Tilly Toughnut is likely to step forward from what was a moderate hurdling debut here last month.

Lightly-raced ENDLESS SUPPLY looks to hold obvious claims judged on his improved second at Exeter a month ago. Tilly Toughnut is quickly upped significantly in trip and looks the one for the forecast.

This is a very good opportunity for ENDLESS SUPPLY, who was placed on her first two hurdling stars.

12:30 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (5/6 +0%) Itsnoteasy	5/6(+0%)	(5) Itsnoteasy 5/6, £100,000 recruit from the Irish pointing field. Much better effort in maiden hurdles over this trip at Uttoxeter for new connections when narrowly denied last month. Likely capable of better again and this looks a good opening for him. Impressive Irish point winner who went close in very similar race to this here last month.
2 2nd (2) (5/1 -82%) Gris Gris Top	5/1(-82%)	(2) Gris Gris Top 5/1, Showed a fair level of ability in a light career for Michael Scudamore. Absent since a fall on his chase debut in January but new trainer Donald McCain won a maiden hurdle for the same owner earlier in the week and this race lacks depth. Contender. Not easy to weigh up on stable debut but has strong claims if judged on late-2021 form.
3 3rd (4) (10/3 +33%) Intimate	10/3(+33%)	(4) Intimate 10/3, Placed in a bumper in France. Well held in a bumper/maiden hurdle for this yard last season but offered more when 14 lengths second in Ffos Las novice on reappearance 33 days ago. May do better again for yard which continues in form. No match for winner when second at Fontwell last month; further progress required.
4 4th (7) (150/1 -50%) Joker De Thaix	150/1(-50%)	(7) Joker De Thaix 150/1, Down the field in a Newbury bumper in March and pulled up in Chepstow novice hurdle on return 259 days later. Hood goes on. Outsider. Pulled up when 80-1 for recent hurdle debut at Chepstow; hood now added.
5th 5th (10) (100/1 -100%) Westbrook Lad	100/1(-100%)	(10) Westbrook Lad 100/1, Too free when well held in a Worcester bumper in May. Hood goes on now hurdling on return. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Beaten about 37l when seventh of ten in good-ground Worcester bumper in May.
6th 6th (9) (20/1 -25%) There's Claude	20/1(-25%)	(9) There's Claude 20/1, £30,000 after placing in all 3 points. 300/1, never involved in Ascot maiden hurdle on debut for new connections but he might fare better in these calmer waters. Unable to land any sort of blow when 300-1 for last month's rules debut at Ascot.
7th 7th (8) (125/1 -25%) Parliament	125/1(-25%)	(8) Parliament 125/1, Fair winner on Flat in France in 2022 but little show over hurdles for current stable to date. Won on the Flat in France last year but well beaten on first two hurdling starts.
8th 8th (3) (50/1 -52%) Hawaii Du Mestivel	50/1(-52%)	(3) Hawaii Du Mestivel 50/1, Third on only start in points but more one for handicaps judged on his efforts in 2 novice hurdles this winter. Travelled well in two novice hurdles this autumn but ultimately well beaten in both.
9th 9th (6) (250/1 -67%) Johnthepostman	250/1(-67%)	(6) Johnthepostman 250/1, Has looked very limited so far and needs to be transformed by first-time blinkers. Beaten out of sight at huge odds on both hurdling starts; blinkers now added.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (7/1 -40%) Chindit Warrior	7/1(-40%)	(1) Chindit Warrior 7/1, Well held in a hurdle at Fontainebleau on his debut in October 2021. Not seen since but he has joined the top yard in the country so a betting check is definitely needed. Not seen since low-key debut in France in 2021 but represents a top stable.

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12:30 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

On the back of a near-miss C&D last month, ITSNOTEASY could be hard to beat if he continues to flourish in the same manner shown since he switched to racing under Rules. Both trip and ground look ideal and another bold effort is expected from the Olly Murphy-trained gelding, especially with Sean Bowen retaining the ride. Intimate is notable on just his second start after wind surgery, while Chindit Warrior is respected on his debut for the Paul Nicholls yard.

This looks like a decent opportunity for ITSNOTEASY to gain compensation for his Uttoxeter near miss. Gris Gris Top is feared most now setting out for new trainer Donald McCain. Chindit Warrior has been off for over 2 years since finishing well held on his debut in France but returns for the Paul Nicholls stable so needs monitoring in the betting.

The most obvious answer is ITSNOTEASY, who went down fighting when second oer C&D on soft ground last month.

12:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (13/2 -8%) Immortal Fame	13/2(-8%)	(9) Immortal Fame 13/2, Successful 3 times during 2021/22 campaign and built on a good reappearance second at Chepstow in October to get his head back in front at Doncaster (21f, good) last month, edging out Burrows Hall by a neck. Up just 3 lb and fancied to feature once again. Fine record over this sort of trip as a hurdler, another win at Doncaster on latest outing.
2 2nd (6) (3/1 -9%) Roger Pol	3/1(-9%)	(6) Roger Pol 3/1, Dual bumper winner who built on his Newton Abbot hurdle debut second when going one better over 2m at Fakenham at the start of November. Takes a big jump in trip now making a quick switch to handicaps but he is sure to stay further. Fascinating contender. Unexposed sort who takes a marked step up in trip for this handicap debut.
3 3rd (8) (20/1 -150%) Delgany Bobby Blue	20/1(-150%)	(8) Delgany Bobby Blue 20/1, Showed promise on first start in bumpers and has made an encouraging start over hurdles, finishing a staying-on third of 7 in introductory hurdle at Wetherby (16f, heavy) just under 5 weeks ago. Remains capable of better, especially upped in trip for this quick switch to handicaps. Needs to improve his jumping; plenty of encouragement for this longer trip on h'cap debut.
4 4th (3) (9/1 +25%) Fifty Ball	9/1(+25%)	(3) Fifty Ball 9/1, Returned to form when finding just one too good at Fontwell (3¼m, good to firm) in May and possibly in need of both outings in recent weeks. Mark eases a shade further, but the suspicion is he's likely to find a few too strong. 2-5 at Ascot; mostly disappointing in his nine runs this year, including here.
5th 5th (5) (20/1 -43%) Halifax	20/1(-43%)	(5) Halifax 20/1, Bagged his third success for current yard in 7-runner handicap at Bangor (23f, good) in September and has made the frame both starts since, latterly when second of 9 over same C&D (soft) the following month. Should give another good account. Consistent sort but this trip is a concern given most of his runs this year were 2m7f-3m.
6th 6th (10) (4/1 +53%) Rebel Intentions	4/1(+53%)	(10) Rebel Intentions 4/1, Got off the mark at Fontwell (21.8f) in August and back on the up when landing a competitive event at this course last month. Barely stayed back up in trip but posted another good effort with a conditional back on board when second here (24.4f, good) 4 weeks ago. Place claims. Better than ever over 2m3f/3m here on last two starts; should be bang there.
7th 7th (7) (10/1 -43%) Mot A Mot	10/1(-43%)	(7) Mot A Mot 10/1, Made winning start for this yard at Newbury (18.8f) in April 2022 but lightly raced since and finished well held back from 13-month absence at Exeter recently. Cheekpieces applied. Won off this mark in April 2022 but it's hard to be that confident in a revival.
8th 8th (4) (80/1 -186%) Rathmacknee	80/1(-186%)	(4) Rathmacknee 80/1, Bit of a mixed record for Nicky Henderson last season, winning twice but also pulled up on 3 occasions. Showed some ability remains on debut for new yard at Uttoxeter in September but below that level since and makes limited appeal significantly back up in trip. Has not accomplished enough in his two runs for new yard to be persuasive.
\|F\| \|F\| (2) (3/1 +14%) Magic Seven	3/1(+14%)	(2) Magic Seven 3/1, Displayed useful form when making second of 3 starts in bumpers a winning one last term and has made the perfect start over hurdles, landing maiden and novice at Hereford (19.7f, good) in clear-cut style last month. Capable of better still sent handicapping. Won easily last month over hurdles at Hereford (2m4f, good) in a maiden and novice.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (25/1 -194%) Fable	25/1(-194%)	(1) Fable 25/1, Irish point/dual hurdles winner who made it third time lucky over fences in mares' handicap at Bangor (20.3f) in February. Ran poorly both subsequent starts, but she's capable if on a going day reverted to hurdling after 7 months off. Only two good runs from her six handicaps, the last five of which have been over fences.

LTO Selection:

12:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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

It's hard to rule many of these progressive types out, with the hat-trick seeking MAGIC SEVEN shading the verdict. The Jonjo O'Neil-trained gelding won with something in hand on both hurdle victories at Hereford last month and an opening mark of 124 may underestimate him. Rebel Intentions lost little in defeat when finishing third in a strong contest here in late November and the six-year-old is feared most, while handicap debutants Delgany Bobby Blue and Roger Pol can also figure.

ROGER POL displayed his stamina and willing attitude that had carried him to a couple of bumper wins to get off the mark in this sphere at Fakenham last month, and with this step up in trip sure to pose no issues, he can continue Jamie Snowden's excellent run of form on handicap bow with the assistance of a rider claiming 10 lb. Magic Seven made it 2-2 over hurdles at Hereford last month and he rates a big danger also starting out in handicaps, with Immortal Fame and Fable also considered.

In career-best form and with nothing to prove at this track, REBEL INTENTIONS looks sure to run well and gains a narrow vote.

13:05 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (3/1 +14%) Accidental Legend	3/1(+14%)	(2) Accidental Legend 3/1, Won 3 on the bounce at around 2½m last winter, including over C&D, but he has offered little on his last 4 outings (tried in cheekpieces latest). On the upside, he's edged back down the weights as a result (now 1 lb below last winning mark). Won three in a row last season but seems badly to have lost his way.
2 2nd (1) (15/2 -7%) Jack Sprat	15/2(-7%)	(1) Jack Sprat 15/2, Off the mark when landing a 7-runner handicap at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) with something to spare on return last month. Wasn't in the same form next time, though, and he looks vulnerable. Off the mark last month, his second handicap; a possible if handling today's ground.
3 3rd (7) (80/1 -220%) Crossbeau	80/1(-220%)	(7) Crossbeau 80/1, Modest maiden on the Flat who hasn't shown much in a handful of appearances over hurdles and big step forward needed on handicap debut in this sphere. Well-beaten outsider in three maiden/novice hurdles this autumn; handicap debut today.
4 4th (4) (80/1 -220%) Jukebox D'eddy	80/1(-220%)	(4) Jukebox D'eddy 80/1, Took a step forward over hurdles when going close at Wetherby on handicap debut in March but has disappointingly failed to build on that since. Needs to get back on track. Went close on handicap debut in March but not much has gone to plan lately.
5th 5th (14) (16/1 +52%) Twp Stori	16/1(+52%)	(14) Twp Stori 16/1, No impact in bumper/completed starts over hurdles and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Tailed off when switched to heavy ground for last month's handicap debut at Ffos Las.
6th 6th (3) (17/2 -143%) Hugueneau	17/2(-143%)	(3) Hugueneau 17/2, Point winner who stepped up on what he showed in 3 runs for Lawney Hill when, equipped with a first-time tongue strap (retained), finishing fourth of 10 on handicap/yard debut back from a 6-month break at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft). Eased 2 lb and promises to be suited by this stiffer test. Made a lot of ground from the rear when fourth on stable/handicap debut; one to consider.
7th 7th (10) (8/1 +33%) Night Jet	8/1(+33%)	(10) Night Jet 8/1, Out of a mare who did well for the same connections and he has shown ability, albeit without really threatening, in 7 starts over hurdles. Perhaps the fitting of cheekpieces will help spark some improvement and, if so, he wouldn't be without each-way hope. 0-7 over hurdles; may benefit from this drop back in trip but others have stronger claims.
8th 8th (12) (15/2 +46%) Portentoso	15/2(+46%)	(12) Portentoso 15/2, Winner twice in this sphere and over fences in France. Posted by far his best effort on these shores when second in a big-field Chepstow handicap (19.5f, heavy) last month but it would be something of an understatement to say that he failed to back that up next time. Blinkers/tongue strap refitted. Pulled up last time but a major player if judged on earlier Chepstow second.
9th 9th (8) (22/1 -175%) Double Powerful	22/1(-175%)	(8) Double Powerful 22/1, Third sole start between the flags but there have not been many positives to glean from his efforts in maiden/novice company thus far. Another who needs to raise his game considerably now venturing down the handicap route. Didn't show much in his qualifying races but may fare better now handicapping.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (10/3 +39%) Hi Riko	10/3(+39%)	(6) Hi Riko 10/3, Has acquitted himself well all 3 starts since switched to handicaps, most notably when going close over C&D on heavy ground last month. Again found just one too good at Lingfield since and his turn is surely near. Made the frame in first three handicaps, including a very close second over C&D on heavy.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (12/1 +40%) Akentrick	12/1(+40%)	(11) Akentrick 12/1, On a good mark judged on his effort at Musselburgh 2 years ago when finishing runner-up off an 11 lb higher mark in a 3m handicap. However, that is a standout effort and he was pulled up in a point when last seen 12 months ago. Debut for new yard. 0-9 over hurdles; absent since pulled up in maiden point a year ago; makes stable debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (16/1 -129%) Midnight Soldier	16/1(-129%)	(5) Midnight Soldier 16/1, Made a winning bumper debut in good style at Fontwell in June 2021 for Christian Williams. Encouraging second of 6 in a C&D novice on hurdles bow in May and, though safely held both starts since, he could do better now pitched into a handicap. Bumper winner; only minor promise in novice hurdles; improvement possible in handicaps.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (25/1 -456%) Begoodtoyourself	25/1(-456%)	(13) Begoodtoyourself 25/1, Very modest strike rate overall but, to his credit, he knuckled down well when opening his hurdles account at Carlisle (19.3f, good to soft) 19 days ago. The runner-up did the form no hard when hitting the crossbar again next time and this 8-y-o is a player off 3 lb higher here. Kept on well to win at Carlisle last month but today's slower ground is probably not ideal.

LTO Selection:

13:05 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

A game winner at Carlisle 19 days ago, the lightly-weighted Begoodtoyourself enters calculations off just a 3lb higher mark, while Jack Sprat is not underestimated despite the imposition of top-weight. However, the consistent HI RIKO is nominated after posting a couple of near-misses in similar contests last month. The Richard Hobson-trained gelding has gone up another 5lb for his latest effort but still looks on a workable mark and is hard to ignore, especially with Brian Hughes now doing the steering.

Having shaped encouragingly on his first run for the Skelton yard at Market Rasen, HUGUENEAU earns the vote with this step up in trip a potentially good move. Hi Riko has been knocking on the door and should pick up a race sooner rather than later, while Begoodtoyourself, who finally got the job done at Carlisle last time, is third choice. Accidental Legend needs to bounce back but he's a C&D winner and will be a threat if able to do so off this reduced mark.

Another chance is given to PORTENTOSO, who ran a big race in defeat on heavy ground two starts ago.

13:20 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (11) (4/6 +16%) Welcom To Cartries	4/6(+16%)	(11) Welcom To Cartries 4/6, No Risk At All gelding. Easy winner of sole start in Irish points (Dec 2022) and, on the back of a breathing operation, shaped with plenty of encouragement when second in 10-runner maiden at this course (19.3f, good) 4 weeks ago, edged out final 50 yds. Sure to progress and holds leading claims. Point winner who went very close here on last month's rules debut; leading contender.
2 2nd (3) (8/1 -33%) Ideal Des Bordes	8/1(-33%)	(3) Ideal Des Bordes 8/1, Won his sole start in points and shaped promisingly behind a pair of subsequent winners in a Warwick bumper in May and did the same sent hurdling when filling same pot in a 10-runner maiden here (19.3f) 4 weeks ago. Likely to improve but has a fair bit of ground to make up with Welcom To Cartries. Third on first two rules starts; can win races but has 15l to find with Welcom To Cartries.
3 3rd (6) (33/1 -175%) Monks Meadow	33/1(-175%)	(6) Monks Meadow 33/1, Runner-up on his completed start in Irish points and has made an encouraging start over hurdles, shaping better than the distance beaten suggests when third at Kempton (21f) 39 days ago, weakening run-in. This looks tougher, though. Placed on both rules runs, albeit soundly beaten each time; each-way claims once more.
4 4th (9) (8/1 +20%) Silver Jet	8/1(+20%)	(9) Silver Jet 8/1, £125,000 5-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Dam ran twice on Flat in France. Runner-up sole start in Irish points in March and is an interesting newcomer to Rules. Wears tongue strap. Sold for £125,000 after finishing 2nd in sole point; has joined good yard for rules career.
5th 5th (1) (18/1 -80%) Bob Bob Ricard	18/1(-80%)	(1) Bob Bob Ricard 18/1, 5-y-o who displayed promise all 3 starts in bumpers and positive start over hurdles when second in a Wetherby novice (19.7f) in October, inexperience getting the better of him late on. Blinkers on for 1st time and entitled to do better. Narrowly ahead when making bad mistake at final flight on hurdle debut; not ruled out.
6th 6th (4) (10/3 +26%) Leader In The Park	10/3(+26%)	(4) Leader In The Park 10/3, Cost £250,000 after making a winning start to his point career in February and shaped promisingly when second in 5-runner C&D novice 27 days ago. Open to improvement. Point winner who was 2nd in hot little race over C&D on last month's rules debut; player.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (50/1 -400%) Havock	50/1(-400%)	(2) Havock 50/1, Showed fair form on the first 2 of 3 bumpers outings and went like the best horse at the weights when second of 6 on Stratford hurdle debut, but that was a very ordinary affair. Went close on Stratford hurdle debut; can improve but it wasn't a strong race last time.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (125/1 -213%) Oneforthefairgreen	125/1(-213%)	(12) Oneforthefairgreen 125/1, Showed fair form on 2 of her 4 starts in bumpers for Stephen Gerard Carey. Significantly up in trip for hurdle/stable debut. Placed in Irish bumpers; tough task on hurdle debut but the step up in trip may well help.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (150/1 -127%) Rockwiththetimes	150/1(-127%)	(8) Rockwiththetimes 150/1, Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Nov 2022) but was well held starting out under Rules in a Wincanton novice hurdle 29 days ago. Probably needs more time. Point winner; may have needed rules debut but hard to fancy on back of that heavy defeat.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (200/1 -100%) Nineelmspark	200/1(-100%)	(7) Nineelmspark 200/1, Finished down the field in a pair of bumpers for Thomas Gallagher. Has transferred to a good stable but this is a tough starting point over hurdles. Big prices and soundly beaten in his two bumpers; goes up in trip on hurdle/stable debut.

LTO Selection:

13:20 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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

WELCOM TO CARTRIES dropped a significant hint of more to come with a highly commendable second-placed finish over 2m3f on his Rules/hurdles debut here last month and is likely to be a key player with a step forward expected. Ideal Des Bordes was a well-held third in that race but is likely to have benefited from that experience and should know more this time. Similar comments apply to Leader In The Park and Havock, who are both shortlisted as potential improvers.

WELCOME TO CARTRIES shaped with plenty of promise when just touched off on his hurdling debut here 4 weeks ago and is an obvious choice to go one better with improvement on the cards. Leader In The Park and Ideal des Bordes head up the opposition in an interesting maiden.

The form of the Paul Nicholls-trained WELCOM TO CARTRIES reads particularly well and he is preferred ahead of Leader In The Park.

13:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 +14%) Sure Touch	3/1(+14%)	(1) Sure Touch 3/1, Had a productive 2022 over hurdles, winning 4 times, and he shaped well on his chase debut when second of 4 in handicap at Ludlow (20f, good) on return, just failing. Testing 3m too much for him at Market Rasen next time and worth another chance back down in trip. Four-time hurdle winner who made pretty good start to chasing career in the autumn.
2 2nd (6) (7/2 -133%) Desque De L'Isle	7/2(-133%)	(6) Desque De L'Isle 7/2, Dual scorer at Ludlow last season and back to form in style when winning veterans event at Lingfield 11 days ago, seeing out the longer trip well under this rider. Capable of holding his form and unexposed at this trip. Won when upped to 2m4f 11 days ago and escapes a penalty here; obvious contender.
3 3rd (3) (2/1 +39%) Eaton Collina	2/1(+39%)	(3) Eaton Collina 2/1, Ended last spring in fine form, winning back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow and Ascot before runner-up at Ffos Las. Possibly needed the run (also said to have lost a shoe) when pulled up on return at Wetherby, so he's worth another chance. In excellent form at end of last season but pulled up last month and remains on tough mark.
4 4th (5) (9/1 -157%) Rath Gaul Hill	9/1(-157%)	(5) Rath Gaul Hill 9/1, Narrowly denied on sole start in Irish point and went one better on hurdling debut at Ffos Las last year. Disappointed next 2 starts but got back on track making handicap debut after 9 months off at Doncaster 3 weeks ago, albeit never really looking like justifying support. Chase debut. Tongue tied. Not beaten far on recent handicap hurdle debut; open to improvement over fences.
5th 5th (4) (10/3 +67%) Thor De Cerisy	10/3(+67%)	(4) Thor De Cerisy 10/3, Ended losing run over hurdles at Ffos Las (15.8f) in January but just the one good effort since and has struggled over fences so far, including both starts for this yard. Didn't fire last time but is well suited by heavy ground and has become well handicapped.

LTO Selection:

13:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Trainer Venetia Williams has won two of the last three runnings of this race and she could enhance that record courtesy of DESQUE DE L'ISLE here. An easy winner of a conditional jockeys' race at Lingfield last time out, he is unpenalised here but is due to go up 5lb for future contests and he looks well in here. Sure Touch could be his main rival on ground he has won on before and he makes his second start after wind surgery, leaving Eaton Collina to follow them home.

EATON COLLINA eventually got the hang of things over fences last season and had excuses at Wetherby on his return, so is worth another chance off what remains a decent mark. Desque de L'isle bounced back to form when winning at Lingfield on his first attempt at this trip and is the obvious threat ahead of Sure Touch.

Desque De L'Isle is respected but THOR DE CERISY (nap) has slipped to a tempting mark and is likely to handle today's ground well.

13:55 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (6/4 +14%) Persian Time	6/4(+14%)	(4) Persian Time 6/4, Useful form over hurdles last season, winning here on debut. Positive start over fences when runner-up at Newbury on handicap bow/return 3 weeks ago. Likely to improve and well capable of going one better. Course hurdles winner who was runner-up at Newbury on chase debut; open to improvement.
2 2nd (1) (4/1 -145%) Homme Public	4/1(-145%)	(1) Homme Public 4/1, Likeable sort who had another good campaign last season, winning twice. Well supported when making a successful debut over fences at Wetherby on return. Followed up in Grade 2 at Cheltenham 5 weeks ago though was fortunate to do so, held when left in front at last. Much respected back in a handicap. 2-2 over fences and could still have more to offer in this discipline; solid contender.
\|F\| \|F\| (2) (2/1 +33%) Authorised Speed	2/1(+33%)	(2) Authorised Speed 2/1, Hasn't always looked the most fluent over hurdles but clearly possesses plenty of ability, winning 3 times and excuses when well held in a couple of Grade 1s last season. Not an obvious chasing type on pedigree but has the size to take to this sphere and opening mark looks a fair one. Three-time novice hurdle winner who has potential off this mark on chase/handicap debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (6/1 +29%) Lallygag	6/1(+29%)	(3) Lallygag 6/1, Brother to very smart chaser Lalor. Proved a useful novice hurdler last season, winning on 3 occasions. Shaped as if needing the run at Cheltenham on return and seemed a bit caught out by the drop to 2m on chase bow at Newbury 3 weeks ago. Trip a concern again. Soundly beaten on chase debut but in top hands and no surprise if things click this time.

LTO Selection:

13:55 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Persian Time (second) had Lallygag (sixth) behind when second in this grade at Newbury earlier in the month and he can confirm that form here. However, the vote goes to HOMME PUBLIC, who was a two-length winner of a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time. The son of Cokoriko steps back into handicap company and could prove to be a class above his rivals. Authorised Speed makes his chasing debut and can be in the mix for the minor honours.

Lightly-raced hurdler PERSIAN TIME shaped encouragingly with his attentions turned to chasing when runner-up at Newbury on his handicap bow/return and can put that experience to good use. Homme Public was undoubtedly fortunate to win a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time but still rates the main threat bidding for the hat-trick.

The 5yo PERSIAN TIME was suited by this course over hurdles and earns the vote on the back of his promising chase debut at Newbury.

14:07 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (11) (8/1 +20%) Red Walls	8/1(+20%)	(11) Red Walls 8/1, Course winner. Twenty-three runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 days ago, leading until last ½f. May just be vulnerable once more. Five-time AW winner but all over 5f; fair third on Tuesday but could prove vulnerable late.
2 2nd (5) (4/1 +20%) Autumn Angel	4/1(+20%)	(5) Autumn Angel 4/1, Off the mark at this C&D in February and doubled her tally at Bath in July. After a couple of below-par efforts, bounced back to form when third of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 17/2) 12 days ago. Respected. C&D winner in February; turf win in July; promise at Wolverhampton latest; contender.
3 3rd (3) (7/2 +13%) Conquest Of Power	7/2(+13%)	(3) Conquest Of Power 7/2, Again ran well when second of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 48 days ago, nearest finish having been short of room inside final 1f. Major player in his current form. Runner-up at Chelmsford in Class 6 company the last twice; should remain competitive.
4 4th (7) (28/1 -40%) Shabaaby	28/1(-40%)	(7) Shabaaby 28/1, Capitalised on falling mark when winning at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 40/1) in November. However, failed to repeat that effort when eleventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at the same C&D 12 days ago. Others more persuasive. Popped up at 40-1 at Wolverhampton last month (6f); less good latest and others look safer.
5th 5th (4) (4/1 +11%) Nazca	4/1(+11%)	(4) Nazca 4/1, Completed 4-timer when successful at Wolverhampton in October. Winning run ended when 2¾ lengths ninth of 12 to Lezardrieux in handicap (9/2) at Newcastle (6f) 38 days ago, though raced wide. Needs to resume his progress. Won four on AW this year and bid for five-timer hamstrung by the draw; may do better yet.
6th 6th (8) (8/1 -45%) Fircombe Hall	8/1(-45%)	(8) Fircombe Hall 8/1, Confirmed return to form when winning at Wolverhampton at the beginning of the month. Another good effort when second of 12 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 3 days later, clear of the rest, so he enters calculations. In good form off his reduced mark in recent weeks, 2nd over C&D latest; one to consider.
7th 7th (1) (25/1 -150%) Lezardrieux	25/1(-150%)	(1) Lezardrieux 25/1, Recorded second win of the year at Newcastle (6f) in November. However, ran no sort of race when last of 12 in handicap (11/2) at the same C&D 13 days ago. Bounce back called for. Made all at Newcastle last month but ran poorly last time; other pace to deal with today.
8th 8th (9) (12/1 -60%) Blackcurrent	12/1(-60%)	(9) Blackcurrent 12/1, Course winner. Has won twice at Newcastle this year, the latest in September. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 15 days ago. Could make another bold bid. Tough front-runner but he's unlikely to get an easy lead in this field.
9th 9th (6) (10/1 -33%) Nordic Glory	10/1(-33%)	(6) Nordic Glory 10/1, Successful at Lingfield in October (fifth course victory). Not discredited when fifth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at the same course (6f, AW) 17 days ago, typically carrying head awkwardly. Can give his running again. Two wins in October and he's run creditably the last twice; could have a good run in him.
10th 10th (12) (40/1 -21%) Dazzerling	40/1(-21%)	(12) Dazzerling 40/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Fared no better under more positive tactics when eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 28/1) 15 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Engaged 8.00 Chelmsford Thursday. Exposed 22-race maiden; patchy overall record; likely to come up short once more.
11th 11th (2) (12/1 +14%) Broxi	12/1(+14%)	(2) Broxi 12/1, Course winner. Reported to have bled when last of 9 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good, 9/1) in June. Off 6 months ahead of first run for yard after leaving Dean Ivory. Others preferred back down in trip. Six-time winner over 7f; 6f the worry starting out for a new yard after a break.

LTO Selection:

14:07 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Conquest Of Power has filled the runner-up spot in this grade on his last two starts and should give it another good go off a 1lb higher mark. However, the one to side with is AUTUMN ANGEL, who flew home to finish third over this trip at Wolverhampton last time and remains on the same mark. Fircombe Hall has been in good heart of late and is another to consider.

CONQUEST OF POWER has returned to form on his last 2 starts, looking unlucky not to finish closer when runner-up at Chelmsford last time, so he could be ready to return to winning ways this time around. Autumn Angel is also down to a handy mark and is feared most, ahead of Fircombe Hall.

Nazca, Fircombe Hall and AUTUMN ANGEL appeal most with the latter taken to build on a promising recent run at Wolverhampton.

14:15 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (6/1 +50%) Barricane	6/1(+50%)	(6) Barricane 6/1, Course winner but he comes here below form, fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, heavy) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more required. 544 days off before this season and latest start gave some renewed hope.
2 2nd (5) (2/1 +15%) Classic Maestro	2/1(+15%)	(5) Classic Maestro 2/1, Has progressed with each of his three runs over hurdles, clear second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, soft) 8 days ago. Can race off the same mark so he looks the one to beat. 6lb higher in future following his neck 2nd at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) eight days ago.
3 3rd (4) (4/1 -45%) Bobo Mac	4/1(-45%)	(4) Bobo Mac 4/1, Arrives in good nick, second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) 28 days ago, keeping on gamely. Not taken lightly eased 1 lb. Veteran; second at Chepstow (3m, soft) on latest outing, which puts him in the mix.
4 4th (10) (5/1 +50%) Richardson	5/1(+50%)	(10) Richardson 5/1, Course winner who posted a respectable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.9f, heavy) 34 days ago. One for the shortlist despite being 2 lb "wrong" in the weights. Sole win (three years ago) was at this track and his four places were also on heavy.
5th 5th (7) (20/1 -150%) Tara Cove	20/1(-150%)	(7) Tara Cove 20/1, Winning pointer who has been brought along steadily in this sphere, fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) 20 days ago. Tongue strap on for his handicap debut. One to consider. 3-7 in points; lacks hurdles form but now upped in trip in a tongue-tie for handicap debut.
6th 6th (8) (25/1 -56%) Houston Calling	25/1(-56%)	(8) Houston Calling 25/1, Hinted at promise but he looked rusty after 6 months off when ninth of 12 on his handicap debut at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should still improve. Handicap debut last time (2m5f, good to soft; 16-1) saw her heaviest defeat; headgear now.
7th 7th (2) (9/1 +36%) John W Creasy	9/1(+36%)	(2) John W Creasy 9/1, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, soft) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip with more needed if he's to gain a maiden success. Brother to a 3m winner, so this new, longer trip under rules holds possibilities.
8th 8th (3) (18/1 -29%) My Girl Katie	18/1(-29%)	(3) My Girl Katie 18/1, Yet to fire in three runs over fences, only ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, soft) 32 days ago. Not discounted back over hurdles though. Has not sparked as a chaser; well handicapped on last season's placed efforts as a hurdler.
9th 9th (9) (50/1 -733%) Robeam	50/1(-733%)	(9) Robeam 50/1, Unreliable type who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, good to firm) 66 days ago. Seventeen runs since his last win in 2022, though. 2-29 over hurdles, latest win in May 2022; has refound some form on last two outings.
10th 10th (1) (12/1 +0%) Double Click	12/1(+0%)	(1) Double Click 12/1, Resumed with win at Ffos Las but he came in last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 29 days ago. Goes over a longer distance with work to do. Showed little when 5-1 on soft latest; makes a big step up in trip and he is bred to stay.

LTO Selection:

14:15 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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

A wide-open contest at first glance, but one that may well go the way of CLASSIC MAESTRO, who looks the best handicapped in this field. He remains a maiden after three starts, but was only beaten a neck at Newcastle last time out with 22 lengths back to the third and that appears the best form on offer. Due to go up 6lb for future races, his chance is there for all to see and he could get the better of Bobo Mac and Barricane, who are feared most.

A few with chances but CLASSIC MAESTRO can race off the same mark as when an excellent recent Newcastle second so is hard to oppose. Veteran Bobo Mac also figures on a handy-looking mark and rates the chief threat to Jennie Candlish's 5-y-o, with unexposed duo Houston Calling and Tara Cove not ruled out either in an intriguing handicap.

The turnaround of just eight days is the concern with unexposed youngster CLASSIC MAESTRO who otherwise makes plenty of appeal.

14:30 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (14/1 -40%) Titan Discovery	14/1(-40%)	(12) Titan Discovery 14/1, Runner-up in 2 bumpers in the spring and promise when reaching the frame in 2 novice hurdles this autumn. Makes a quick switch to handicaps for a shrewd outfit. One of the more likely types. Very lightly raced 5yo who begins handicap life on a fair mark and is open to improvement.
2 2nd (7) (7/1 +22%) Toonagh Warrior	7/1(+22%)	(7) Toonagh Warrior 7/1, Little better than modest in bumpers in Ireland but going the right way over hurdles, building on his Warwick stable debut second when going one better in 5-runner novice at Wetherby (2m, heavy) last month. Unexposed now moving into his first handicap. Won Wetherby novice last time out and his opening mark could underestimate him; respected.
3 3rd (1) (5/2 +25%) Bad	5/2(+25%)	(1) Bad 5/2, Winner in France. Better than the result in 2 strong juvenile handicap hurdles for this yard in the spring and all the better for his reappearance when second in Gerry Feilden at Newbury (2m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Big player with Beau Morgan taking 5 lb off. Runner-up at Newbury last time and this 4yo could continue to progress; one to consider.
4 4th (3) (125/1 -150%) Douglas Dc	125/1(-150%)	(3) Douglas Dc 125/1, Fairly useful hurdler in Ireland. Below that level on chase debut in August and down the field on the Flat at the Curragh since. Has left Gordon Elliott. Probably best watched on yard debut. Below best in second half of this year and may be best watched on stable debut.
5th 5th (9) (10/1 -11%) King William Rufus	10/1(-11%)	(9) King William Rufus 10/1, Showed plenty when placed all 3 bumper outings last season. Best effort over hurdles when runner-up in 2m Newbury maiden 3 weeks ago. Handicap debut. 2nd to exciting prospect at Newbury last time and he's a possible contender on h'cap debut.
6th 6th (10) (8/1 +43%) Havaila	8/1(+43%)	(10) Havaila 8/1, Fair hurdler who completed a simple task at Fakenham in April. Runner-up on the Flat at Sandown in May but has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts on the level, the latest at Newmarket in early November. Now under the care of Anthony Charlton. Appeals as being well treated judged on form of C&D third in hot 4yo handicap in April.
7th 7th (6) (18/1 -29%) Poncho	18/1(-29%)	(6) Poncho 18/1, Plumpton novice winner last winter but well held on Newbury handicap debut in March. Fell there on final start and suffered a similar fate on C&D return (beaten at the time) 4 weeks ago. Others are more obvious. In contention when falling two out over C&D on reappearance and he's not discounted.
8th 8th (8) (13/8 +41%) Immortal	13/8(+41%)	(8) Immortal 13/8, Chased home fairly useful types in 2m Sandown novice hurdles last season and again shaped encouragingly when third of 11 on 19f course handicap debut/reappearance last month. Back down in trip. On the shortlist. No match for first two on h'cap debut here but things may click in a big way at some point.
9th 9th (5) (33/1 -106%) Jaramillo	33/1(-106%)	(5) Jaramillo 33/1, Unreliable individual who came in last of 8 in Flat handicap at Doncaster when last seen in June. Needs to hit the ground running back over hurdles. Of interest on February's win at Sedgefield but struggled on last two runs in May/June.
10th 10th (15) (50/1 -25%) Ray's The One	50/1(-25%)	(15) Ray's The One 50/1, Both of his wins over hurdles have come at Fontwell. Arrives fit from the Flat and has dropped back to his last winning mark but he's probably flying a bit high here. Easy win off this mark last December but 2023 form in both codes has been patchy.
11th 11th (14) (22/1 +21%) Redbridge Rambler	22/1(+21%)	(14) Redbridge Rambler 22/1, Creditable second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) in October found a big-field handicap at Cheltenham too competitive for him since. This no easier. Runner-up at Huntingdon on second handicap start but down the field at Cheltenham since.
12th 12th (13) (150/1 -582%) Ardmayle	150/1(-582%)	(13) Ardmayle 150/1, Scored over fences at Southwell and Hereford (both 2m) in the spring. Reverts to hurdles on his reappearance and might be using this as a prep before a return to the larger obstacles. 11yo; two chase wins earlier this year but tailed off on last hurdle run; others preferred.
13th 13th (11) (200/1 -400%) Tying The Knot	200/1(-400%)	(11) Tying The Knot 200/1, Much improved when winning at Hereford (2m) for Alan at the beginning of the year but disappointed on next 2 hurdle starts and didn't fare much better back on the Flat in the summer, including for this yard last twice. Best watched here. Struggled on last two hurdle starts and returns from a break with something to prove.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (40/1 -300%) Mardoof	40/1(-300%)	(4) Mardoof 40/1, Fair maiden on Flat who took well to hurdling last season, notably winning 13-runner Taunton maiden (16.5f, soft) in March. Makes his handicap debut and reappearance in a warm race so perhaps best watched this time. Easy maiden win in March; needs to prove opening mark isn't beyond him but not discounted.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

In a race that may go to one of the less exposed runners, a chance is taken on PONCHO. Gary Moore's gelding was a faller on his last two starts but he could bounce back in this company if sorting out his jumping. If he does put in a clear round, the five-year-old may prove too good for the lightly-raced Jagwar, who has a touch of class about him. Others who make the shortlist are Immortal, Toonagh Warrior and Bad.

BAD shaped well when second in what looked a good renewal of the Gerry Feilden at Newbury at the beginning of the month and is taken to build on that promise now. There should be more to come from Nicky Henderson's Immortal and he's second choice ahead of Jagwar and Titan Discovery, who appeal as likely improvers now making a quick switch to handicaps.

The ex-French 4yo JAGWAR (nap) is an interesting prospect for JP McManus and the Greenall/Guerriero stable, and he is the pick.

14:42 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (9/2 +25%) Sea Me Dance	9/2(+25%)	(9) Sea Me Dance 9/2, Has shown improved form upped in trip on her last 2 starts, following up her Wolverhampton win with success in 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 5/1) 17 days ago. Can make her presence felt. Moves up to 1m6f (here) and 2m (Lingfield) on last two starts both brought wins.
2 2nd (4) (9/2 -13%) Western Stars	9/2(-13%)	(4) Western Stars 9/2, Recorded a third success of the year when landing 7-runner apprentices handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 9/4) 2 days ago. Makes tapeta debut with cheekpieces back on. Leading contender unpenalised for his win earlier this week. Won under Joe Leavy in 2m event on Lingfield Polytrack on Wednesday; escapes a penalty.
3 3rd (1) (Evens +60%) Aqwaam	Evens(+60%)	(1) Aqwaam Evens, Has benefited from going up in trip, making it back-to-back wins when scoring at Newcastle in November. Ran at least as well when second of 9 in handicap (11/10) at this C&D a week ago, so he looks set to give another good account. Found his niche as an AW stayer in recent outings and should go well again.
4 4th (5) (50/1 -257%) Award Dancer	50/1(-257%)	(5) Award Dancer 50/1, Won at Redcar in October but has shaped as if amiss both starts since, tailed-off last of 10 to Aqwaam in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 40/1) 35 days ago. Has had a wind op. 1m6f turf win in October; tailed off last twice, with a respiratory noise; wind op since.
5th 5th (7) (16/1 -100%) Haaland	16/1(-100%)	(7) Haaland 16/1, Winner here in January and gained a third victory of the year at Newcastle in October. Not discredited when 4¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Aqwaam in handicap back at Newcastle (16.2f, 7/4) 35 days ago. More needed. Won well at Newcastle (2m) before creditable sixth off this 7lb higher mark to Aqwaam.
6th 6th (10) (11/1 -83%) De Vega's Warrior	11/1(-83%)	(10) De Vega's Warrior 11/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Returned to form when second of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Chelmsford City (2m) 31 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. There have been five seconds, including over 2m at Chelmsford on latest outing.
7th 7th (6) (40/1 -186%) East End Girl	40/1(-186%)	(6) East End Girl 40/1, Successful at Newcastle in June on final start for Lucy Wadham. Arrives in good form from hurdling, winning at Hereford before second of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, good, 2/1) 35 days ago. Could go well back on the Flat. Back to form over hurdles in recent starts; also won over 2m on Newcastle AW Flat in June.
8th 8th (2) (28/1 -133%) Animato	28/1(-133%)	(2) Animato 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Chelmsford City (14f) 8 days ago. Not discounted from his current mark as he goes back up in trip. 2nd to Aqwaam at Newcastle (2m) on AW debut in first-time cheekpieces; only 5th last week.
9th 9th (3) (11/1 -38%) Pons Aelius	11/1(-38%)	(3) Pons Aelius 11/1, Left behind a lesser effort when 2¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Aqwaam in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (16.2f) 35 days ago. One to consider now 2 lb below his last winning mark. Respectable fourth to Aqwaam at Newcastle last time but others are preferred for the win.
10th 10th (8) (33/1 -136%) Smart Champion	33/1(-136%)	(8) Smart Champion 33/1, Remains without a win this year, lacking a change of gear when third of 7 in handicap (17/2) at Chelmsford City (14f) 78 days ago. Mark continues to fall but others still make more appeal. 8yo who is 0-10 this year despite coming steadily down the weights.
11th 11th (11) (125/1 -279%) Red Force One	125/1(-279%)	(11) Red Force One 125/1, Won handicap hurdle at Huntingdon in May but has struggled for form over timber/on the level since, last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f, 50/1) 43 days ago. Best watched. Latest turf came over hurdles in May; in a rut over hurdles, on Flat and AW since, however.

LTO Selection:

14:42 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

SEA ME DANCE successfully completed a double at Lingfield earlier in the month and she was put up 3lb for that victory. The daughter of Sea The Stars takes a step up in grade now, but that is unlikely to stop her from going in again. Aqwaam was only denied by just under two lengths in a stronger contest than this over C&D last time and has to be considered off the same mark, while Smart Champion can fight it out for the minor money after his third at Chelmsford.

WESTERN STARS had been in better heart than his recent form figures suggested and he returned to winning ways in an apprentices event at Lingfield on Wednesday. He gets to race unpenalised here and can follow up with cheekpieces reapplied, though Aqwaam isn't taken lightly in his current form. Sea Me Dance completes the shortlist.

Western Stars does not have to carry a penalty for Wednesday's win but the best two options may be SEA ME DANCE and Aqwaam.

14:50 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (7/2 -40%) Breeze Of Wind	7/2(-40%)	(6) Breeze Of Wind 7/2, Didn't trouble the judge in a trio of runs over hurdles for Barry Murtagh but he's a point winner and has upped his form since switched to chasing, opening his account with something in hand at Hexham 9 days ago. Solid claims under a penalty. Came good with heavy-ground win at Hexham last week; carries penalty in deeper race here.
2 2nd (3) (5/1 +0%) Imperial Alex	5/1(+0%)	(3) Imperial Alex 5/1, Found improvement in this sphere when second at Warwick (25.5f) last month and backed that up when creditable neck second of 8 to Goodoldbill in handicap chase at Newcastle a month ago. Looks the one to beat. Runner-up in two soft-ground chases last month and has pretty solid claims here.
3 3rd (1) (9/4 +10%) Rockinastorm	9/4(+10%)	(1) Rockinastorm 9/4, Fortunate to make a winning start to his chase career on 3m Warwick reappearance but, from an unchanged mark, went in again at Hereford 6 days ago. That form looks more solid and he's an obvious player. 2-2 over fences and escapes a penalty for his convincing Hereford success on Saturday.
4 4th (10) (10/1 +17%) Dysania	10/1(+17%)	(10) Dysania 10/1, Finally got off the mark in 5-runner handicap chase at Lingfield in November but wasn't in the same form there last time. Blinkers applied now. Rewarded determined Sean Bowen ride two starts ago but safely held since; others preferred.
5th 5th (5) (14/1 -17%) Storm Tiger	14/1(-17%)	(5) Storm Tiger 14/1, Still a maiden under Rules but he was consistent when switched to handicap chases at the start of 2023, reaching the frame on 4 of his 5 starts. Probably needed run at Sedgefield on return so should be spot on now. Third in quite valuable event on heavy ground in March and ran okay on seasonal debut.
6th 6th (2) (33/1 -175%) Pebbly New Moon	33/1(-175%)	(2) Pebbly New Moon 33/1, First run since leaving Oliver Sherwood when improved fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Doncaster (19.4f, soft), running on. That was almost two years ago, however, and he's joined another new stable ahead of this chasing debut. Very lightly raced 8yo; makes stable/chase debut after 710-day absence; hard to weigh up.
7th 7th (4) (6/1 +40%) Kap Chidley	6/1(+40%)	(4) Kap Chidley 6/1, Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft, 5/2) 44 days ago. Not dismissed. 0-10 under all codes but was creditable second over C&D in October; in the mix.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (12/1 -50%) On The Platform	12/1(-50%)	(7) On The Platform 12/1, Largely consistent in defeat for John Groucott last term and has made a solid start for current stable, runner-up at Ludlow last month. Others look better treated. 0-13 over fences but posted two good efforts in cheekpieces for owner-trainer this autumn.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (20/1 -150%) Wide To West	20/1(-150%)	(11) Wide To West 20/1, Placed on completed start in points and improved on hurdles form despite finishing last of 5 (beaten 8 lengths) on chase bow at Lingfield on return. Up against from out of the handicap. Not beaten far when last of five on chasing debut but effectively 1lb higher here.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (125/1 -25%) Sleve Donard	125/1(-25%)	(9) Sleve Donard 125/1, Took seven attempts to get off the mark in points and yet to show anything under Rules, including on chasing debut at Lingfield recently. Pulled up on both hurdling starts last season and also on chasing debut 11 days ago.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (250/1 -150%) Givemylovetorose	250/1(-150%)	(8) Givemylovetorose 250/1, First run since leaving Declan Queally when pulled up in handicap chase (100/1) at Leicester (22.7f, good to soft) on debut over fences 32 days ago, struggling before 5 out. Hard to make any sort of case for. Ex-Irish mare; pulled up when 100-1 for recent stable/chase debut; cheekpieces added today.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

ROCKINASTORM made it 2-2 over the larger obstacles when landing a conditional jockeys' event at Hereford on Saturday and the son of Mahler makes plenty of appeal, especially being 6lb well-in. Imperial Alex has been knocking on the door on his latest outings and is likely to be in the mix once again. Breeze Of Wind, a comfortable winner at Hexham, and On The Platform are others capable of a decent showing.

IMPERIAL ALEX shaped well on chasing debut at Warwick (strong form) and he was only beaten by one that had the run of things at Newcastle last time, so he's fancied to make the breakthrough over fences this time. Breeze of Wind is on the up is likely to emerge as a big threat, while Rockinastorm can't be dismissed.

It's rare for a horse to win three times in a row off the same mark but ROCKINASTORM may accomplish that today.

15:05 Ascot Maiden Chase (Class 1) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (6/5 +40%) Djelo	6/5(+40%)	(2) Djelo 6/5, Has advanced his form significantly over fences this winter with wins at Aintree and Nebury, having something to spare when landing 2m handicap on latter occasion. Smart prospect who holds leading claims. Lightly raced 5yo who is 2-2 over fences (both handicaps) and is firmly in calculations.
2 2nd (3) (4/1 -78%) Kandoo Kid	4/1(-78%)	(3) Kandoo Kid 4/1, Bumper/hurdles winner in 2021 who has progressed with each of his three runs in this sphere, taking 7-runner handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. This demands more but he can't be ruled out. Won Newbury handicap last time; something to find but trainer has fine record in race.
3 3rd (4) (5/2 -11%) Might I	5/2(-11%)	(4) Might I 5/2, Useful hurdler who showed a similar level on his chasing debut when runner-up at Newton Abbot in October. Finished alone in a match at Exeter following month and can't be discounted despite the step up in grade. Highly talented hurdler who has also shown considerable promise over fences; could go well.
4 4th (1) (13/2 -30%) Unexpected Party	13/2(-30%)	(1) Unexpected Party 13/2, Emerged with credit against some of the top-flight British novice chasers of 2022/23 and made a fine return as he saw off Knappers Hill in listed Chepstow novice. Disappointing fifth in Henry VIII Novices' Chase at Sandown 13 days ago but the sort to bounce back. Plenty of chasing experience and Listed win in October; respected, even with 5lb penalty.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Ascot Maiden Chase (Class 1) 19f Race Class Flow

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

DJELO takes a step up in grade following a brace of victories in handicap company at Aintree and Newbury. It was pleasing to see him back up his first success, having faced a lack of obstacles on that occasion, and this appears to be an excellent opportunity for him to continue his progression. Might I finished alone at Exeter when opening his account over the larger obstacles at the second attempt. He is likely to pose a solid threat, while Kandoo Kid appeared to need every yard of the trip to win at Newbury and he may find a test of this nature on the sharp side.

DJELO hasn't looked back since sent chasing and can take this step up in class in his stride to make it 3-3. Might I also has better days ahead of him and rates the main danger to Venetia Williams' exciting prospect, with both Kandoo Kid and Unexpected Party not ruled out either in an intriguing contest.

The 5yo DJELO has impressed when winning handicaps on his two chase starts and is taken to maintain his unbeaten record over fences.

15:17 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (10/1 +44%) Rusheen Boy	10/1(+44%)	(6) Rusheen Boy 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, twelfth of 14 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good). Off 147 days. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task. Modest form in three sprint runs in the summer; has been gelded; accessories now added.
2 2nd (2) (3/1 +14%) Lady In Havana	3/1(+14%)	(2) Lady In Havana 3/1, Much improved on first start since leaving Amy Murphy when winning 12-runner nursery at this C&D 15 days ago by length from Badosa, driven out. Looks competitive from 5 lb higher mark. Well backed when beating 4 of today's rivals over C&D on stable/nursery debut; unexposed.
3 3rd (11) (18/1 +36%) Mehigburn	18/1(+36%)	(11) Mehigburn 18/1, No better than mid-division in minor events/nurseries and looks set for another minor role. Finished behind four of today's rivals when 6th over C&D two weeks ago; career best needed.
4 4th (7) (5/2 +44%) Badosa	5/2(+44%)	(7) Badosa 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, good length second of 12 to Lady In Havana in nursery at this C&D 15 days ago, sticking to task. Can give another good account. Chased home Lady In Havana over C&D 15 days ago; should be in the shake up once again.
5th 5th (12) (16/1 -33%) Red Iris	16/1(-33%)	(12) Red Iris 16/1, Back to form when fifth of 11 in nursery at Newcastle (7.1f) 35 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Needs a couple of these to falter. Latest Newcastle run can be upgraded; worth another crack at sprinting; not ruled out.
6th 6th (3) (20/1 -25%) Smooth Silesie	20/1(-25%)	(3) Smooth Silesie 20/1, Below form sixth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 13 days ago. Seems to have gone the wrong way and others are preferred. Not progressing and her yard may hold stronger claims with Lady Of Havana.
7th 7th (4) (3/1 +75%) Meet Me In Meraki	3/1(+75%)	(4) Meet Me In Meraki 3/1, Seventh of 11 in nursery (11/1) at Kempton (6f) 37 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Keen sort who leaves impression he has a bigger effort in him at some point; check betting.
8th 8th (1) (22/1 -300%) Perfect Spring	22/1(-300%)	(1) Perfect Spring 22/1, Runner-up in nursery at Kempton (6f, 5/2) in November but wasn't in same form over longer trip when sixth of 13 in similar race there (7f) 9 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Place claims. Disappointing over 7f last week; connections now turn to headgear; chance on best form.
9th 9th (9) (28/1 -133%) Run Joy Run	28/1(-133%)	(9) Run Joy Run 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, creditable fifth of 13 in nursery at Kempton (7f) 9 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Has work to do. No improvement for 7f at Kempton last week; others stronger for win purposes.
10th 10th (5) (14/1 -211%) Alibi Warning	14/1(-211%)	(5) Alibi Warning 14/1, Promising type. 33/1, improved when 1½ lengths fourth of 12 to Lady In Havana in nursery at this C&D 15 days ago, finishing well. Expected to be bang there from unchanged mark. Still looked green when finishing well for 4th on recent C&D nursery debut; more to come.
11th 11th (10) (125/1 -681%) Dash Power	125/1(-681%)	(10) Dash Power 125/1, Sixth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 6 days ago. Plenty more required. Saturday's Wolverhampton run wasn't bad but he'll need further progress to win here.

LTO Selection:

15:17 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

LADY IN HAVANA justified favouritism on her nursery debut over C&D earlier in the month and a 5lb rise for that success is unlikely to stop her from taking another step forward. Alibi Warning caught the eye when fourth behind the selection on that occasion and has to be respected with the handicapper having left her mark alone. She is capable of reversing form with Badosa (second).

ALIBI WARNING was behind 3 of her opposition here over C&D last time but would have gone closer granted a clearer run and she's fancied to capitalise on an unchanged mark. Lady In Havana and Badosa were the 1-2 in that contest and are obvious players again.

There could be more to come from LADY IN HAVANA and she can make it 2-2 for this yard. Alibi Warning is feared most.

15:25 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (28/1 -100%) Present Fair	28/1(-100%)	(2) Present Fair 28/1, Dual point winner but he came in last of 5 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Back over hurdles with it to prove on handicap hurdle debut. 0-7 under rules but was placed in a chase in October and ought to handle today's ground.
2 2nd (4) (11/1 -57%) Time To Dazzle	11/1(-57%)	(4) Time To Dazzle 11/1, Showed ability under a considerate ride when fifth in a 2m Newbury novice in February but he went backwards in 2 subsequent runs there. In good hands though, so not written off now going into handicaps with the hood retained after 9 months off. Made encouraging debut in February; off since two heavy defeats in March; market may guide.
3 3rd (1) (5/2 +29%) Damarta	5/2(+29%)	(1) Damarta 5/2, Though carrying over his headstrong tendencies from bumpers, he still caught the eye when just failing to snatch third on hurdling debut at Uttoxeter in May. Hasn't threatened but has shaped better than the bare result in 3 starts this season, so he's of interest now in a handicap (had wind op). Caught the eye making headway from the rear in four novice/maiden hurdles; handicap debut.
4 4th (12) (5/2 +25%) Smart Casual	5/2(+25%)	(12) Smart Casual 5/2, Bumper run wasn't devoid of promise and hinted at ability in maiden/novice company last season. Stepped up on reappearance when runner-up at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy) 10 days ago (went like the best horse at the weights) and he remains with potential at this level. Went close on heavy ground recently and is reappears before 3lb rise takes effect.
5th 5th (10) (7/2 +50%) Sailed Away	7/2(+50%)	(10) Sailed Away 7/2, Back with his former yard when promising second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft) last month, making his effort earlier than ideal. Beaten by more than lack of stamina over 3f longer trip at Taunton since but would be foolish to rule out back at 2m. Not yet proven on slow ground but has made pretty good start to handicap career.
6th 6th (7) (17/2 -31%) Alright Dai	17/2(-31%)	(7) Alright Dai 17/2, Made the frame in a trio of bumpers for Dan Skelton and, though yet to match that level of form over hurdles, he's another who may well be seen in a better light now switched to handicap company. Watch the betting. Ran well for a long way in 2m4f maiden last month; back in trip for handicap debut.
7th 7th (11) (9/1 -29%) Staar	9/1(-29%)	(11) Staar 9/1, Placed both starts in points in 2018 and having shown little in 3 starts in early-2022, proved a totally different proposition in first-time cheekpieces after 10 months off when runner-up at this C&D (heavy) on New Year's Eve. Clearly has issues having not been seen since, though. Close second over C&D (heavy) on handicap debut; off for nearly a year but still respected.
8th 8th (8) (25/1 -25%) Mademewhatiam	25/1(-25%)	(8) Mademewhatiam 25/1, Out of a smart mare and caught the eye finishing with running left on his Rules debut at Hexham, However, was pulled up at Carlisle in October and finished tailed off at Wetherby last month. Will have more chance now in a handicap. Displayed minor promise when midfield in two of his three qualifying races; handicap debut.
9th 9th (5) (40/1 -21%) Yes And Yes	40/1(-21%)	(5) Yes And Yes 40/1, Placed in points. Only modest form in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles and finished tailed off on handicap debut at Hereford (21.7f, good to soft) last month. Ran quite well in C&D maiden in October but tailed off in Hereford handicap since.
10th 10th (3) (66/1 -450%) Tessy Lad	66/1(-450%)	(3) Tessy Lad 66/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m) who showed aptitude for this job in pair of starts last winter. At the top of his game on the level in recent months but offered little on handicap hurdle debut for this new yard at Southwell last month. Needs a market check. Fair Flat-racer; unexposed over hurdles but struggled on heavy ground last month.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

SMART CASUAL was just denied when attempting to get off the mark at Fontwell and the five-year-old, who is 3lb well-in, boasts strong credentials with the drop back in trip appearing to be in his favour. Damarta makes his handicap debut following a wind operation and commands a fair amount of respect, while Sailed Away could have more to offer on his return to 2m after not appearing to get home at Taunton last time.

An open-looking finale in which preference is for SMART CASUAL, who was collared near the line having gone like the best horse at the weights at Fontwell 10 days ago and Anthony Honeyball's 5-y-o can go a place better from an unchanged mark. Damarta has shaped better than the bare result in 3 novice hurdles this season so he rates as a significant threat on handicap debut, with Time To Dazzle and Sailed Away also capable of having a say in proceedings.

Handicap debutant DAMARTA has displayed considerable promise on all four of his hurdling starts and he appeals most.

15:40 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (15) (8/1 -45%) Let It Rain	8/1(-45%)	(15) Let It Rain 8/1, Is from a good family and, having been well supported first time out, she scored in authoritative fashion at Warwick. Could be anything and she deserves plenty of respect up in grade. Won with bundles in hand on debut in mares' bumper at Warwick; a possible for top yard.
2 2nd (1) (9/4 -13%) Brechin Castle	9/4(-13%)	(1) Brechin Castle 9/4, Ready point winner who looked an excellent prospect when bolting up in a bumper at Sedgefield on Rules debut, then supplemented it in a listed contest at Cheltenham, having something in hand. Looks the one to beat despite the penalty. Cheltenham Listed bumper winner; 4lb penalty here but strong claims nevertheless.
3 3rd (4) (9/2 +40%) Celtic Dino	9/2(+40%)	(4) Celtic Dino 9/2, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Saint Segal and Celtic Girl. Well positioned when making a successful start over C&D but improvement can't be ruled out. Favourite when winning by about 4l on debut over C&D; useful prospect; on the shortlist.
4 4th (8) (17/2 +29%) I Wont Back Down	17/2(+29%)	(8) I Wont Back Down 17/2, Confirmed encouragement from debut when readily off the mark at Ballinrobe 8 months ago. Has left Sam Curling and joined an in-form yard since, so no forlorn hope. Won comfortably at Ballinrobe in April on second start and not ruled out on stable debut.
5th 5th (12) (150/1 -355%) U Cant Be Serious	150/1(-355%)	(12) U Cant Be Serious 150/1, Doesn't have an appealing pedigree and, while he showed a bit over C&D last time, this looks a very stiff task. Encouraging 4th over C&D on second start; has about 7l to find with the winner Celtic Dino.
6th 6th (7) (22/1 +33%) I'm A Lumberjack	22/1(+33%)	(7) I'm A Lumberjack 22/1, Shaped well amidst inexperience on debut and bettered that when second at Newbury last time. Still likely to come up short at this level, however. Runner-up on both starts but he's down the pecking order in this field in terms of form.
7th 7th (9) (14/1 -17%) Marvellous Mick	14/1(-17%)	(9) Marvellous Mick 14/1, Cost six figures as a store and gave a clear indication as to why when justifying short-priced favouritism at Chepstow a year ago. Concern that he's not been seen since but obviously has plenty of potential. Off since debut win a year ago; Cobden rides stablemate, but no surprise to see bold show.
8th 8th (14) (33/1 -65%) Future Fortune	33/1(-65%)	(14) Future Fortune 33/1, Out of a winning chaser but showed enough know-how to make a successful bumper debut at Hereford 59 days ago. More to come, so not out of her place in this company. Beat males to win on debut at Hereford; open to improvement but others have stronger form.
9th 9th (10) (250/1 -150%) Minella Miracle	250/1(-150%)	(10) Minella Miracle 250/1, Runner-up on last of 3 starts in Irish points but just modest form at best under Rules and looks out of his depth in this company. Has shown some ability but nothing like enough to suggest he'll make an impact today.
10th 10th (11) (80/1 -220%) Mr Zippi	80/1(-220%)	(11) Mr Zippi 80/1, Closely related to a winner and half-brother to 4 winners on Flat, including smart 7f/1m winner Prince Eiji. Two from two so far and wasn't fully extended at Market Rasen 6 months ago, so deserves this step up in class. 2-2 having won small-field bumpers in May/June; others have more substance to their form.
11th 11th (5) (11/1 -38%) Dunskay	11/1(-38%)	(5) Dunskay 11/1, Related to a couple of useful types and looked above average when landing an Exeter bumper first time out, impressing with how he went through the race. More to come. Won on debut at Exeter last month & that could prove to be a useful race; one to consider.
12th 12th (3) (5/2 +44%) Captain Bellamy	5/2(+44%)	(3) Captain Bellamy 5/2, Very easy winner of sole start in Irish points in April and completed successful Rules debut in similar fashion in bumper at Chepstow. Has plenty of potential and should be involved. Point winner who made it 2-2 when impressive in Chepstow bumper; major player.
13th 13th (13) (100/1 -203%) Willoughby Cleeve	100/1(-203%)	(13) Willoughby Cleeve 100/1, £31,000 3-y-o, Motivator gelding. Brother to a winner and half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 6f winner in France Minuty. Tricky assignment on debut. £31,000 3yo; market check advised but he's being thrown in at the deep end on debut.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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

In a wide-open event, marginal preference is for CELTIC DINO, who created a big impression when justifying favouritism on his racecourse debut over C&D last month. With the benefit of that experience, Sam Thomas' gelding could prove hard to beat once again. That said, Captain Bellamy also won well on his first outing and is an obvious threat to the selection, while Brechin Castle should not be discounted despite carrying a double penalty. Others to note are I Wont Back Down, Dunskay and Marvellous Mick.

BRECHIN CASTLE is unbeaten in three (including a point) and he could have pulled out more if required at Cheltenham last time, so he's fancied to add to his burgeoning reputation here. Impressive debut winners Let It Rain and Captain Bellamy are feared most.

Paul Nicholls has won the last two runnings and Harry Cobden's mount CAPTAIN BELLAMY is taken to maintain his unbeaten record.

15:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (8/1 +20%) Captain's Bar	8/1(+20%)	(12) Captain's Bar 8/1, Latest win at Newcastle in October. Good ½-length third of 11 to Stone of Destiny in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly. Solid 3rd behind Stone Of Destiny last week and 5lb better off today; others preferred.
2 2nd (7) (5/1 +29%) Rose King	5/1(+29%)	(7) Rose King 5/1, C&D winner. Shaped as if still in good form when 4 lengths fourth of 11 to Khabib in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, forcing pace. Frame claims again. Two course wins in February; yet to win a handicap & behind two of these here last month.
3 3rd (1) (2/1 +43%) Khabib	2/1(+43%)	(1) Khabib 2/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Not disgraced when fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 10 days ago. Has to be taken seriously back at a more realistic level. Good record over C&D; beat Twilight Madness here last month; should be involved again.
4 4th (10) (13/2 -44%) Stone Of Destiny	13/2(-44%)	(10) Stone Of Destiny 13/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap (7/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Carries penalty. Long been a tricky customer and hard to say whether he'll arrive here in same form. Ended losing run here last week; not well in under penalty but this should be run to suit.
5th 5th (2) (20/1 -233%) Pop Dancer	20/1(-233%)	(2) Pop Dancer 20/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 34 days ago. Respected from 2 lb higher mark, 2lb rise for latest Wolverhampton win seems fair; not at best in one C&D run though.
6th 6th (11) (28/1 -12%) Reigning Profit	28/1(-12%)	(11) Reigning Profit 28/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 20/1) 15 days ago. Needs to recapture the form shown in the spring to stand a chance. Not found his best form since returning to action in October; easy lead unlikely here.
7th 7th (3) (5/2 +0%) Twilight Madness	5/2(+0%)	(3) Twilight Madness 5/2, C&D winner. 11/4, very good neck second of 11 to Khabib in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, running on. Merits consideration despite high draw. Won this race last year off same mark; 1lb better off with Khabib for a neck on latest run.
8th 8th (5) (18/1 +10%) Installation	18/1(+10%)	(5) Installation 18/1, Given a considerate return from 6 months off under an inexperienced rider when eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 13 days ago. This should reveal more. Inconsistent; well beaten on recent return and the visor (worn for 2 best runs) is absent.
9th 9th (6) (50/1 -100%) Zargun	50/1(-100%)	(6) Zargun 50/1, Seventeen runs since sole win in 2021 and hasn't shown much since returning from 12 months off this season. On losing run; struggling this season and he'll be another 4lb lower from the weekend.
10th 10th (8) (50/1 -525%) Glory Fighter	50/1(-525%)	(8) Glory Fighter 50/1, Scored at Catterick in June but ran poorly when sixth of 9 in handicap there (5f, good, 9/2) last time. Off 114 days. Has work to do. All-the-way win at Catterick in June off 1lb lower; mixed since; no headgear after break.
11th 11th (4) (66/1 -164%) Kodi Red	66/1(-164%)	(4) Kodi Red 66/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 59 days ago. Eyeshields/blinkers on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Headgear now added but his latest AW outing was uninspiring.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

STONE OF DESTINY returned to winning ways here last Friday, when overcoming traffic problems in the process, and the eight-year-old is capable of backing that performance up, despite being 2lb wrong when factoring in his penalty. Rose King has been running consistently well since returning from a break in October, while Khabib and Twilight Madness appeal most of the remainder.

KHABIB scored over C&D from a 4 lb lower mark last month and made the frame in a 0-90 last time, so appeals as the standard-setter carrying top-weight back down in grade. Twilight Madness only went down narrowly against the selection last time and has to be respected again in spite of a high draw, whilst bottom-weight Captain's Bar bounced back to form at Newcastle last time and remains on a workable mark.

Stone Of Destiny looks set to go well once again but top-weight KHABIBo may have his measure under his optimum conditions.

16:20 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (11/1 -57%) Yorkstone	11/1(-57%)	(2) Yorkstone 11/1, Latest win at Ayr in September. 13/2, pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (16f, heavy) on NH debut 23 days ago. Improvement needed back in this sphere now switched to tapeta. In good form on FLat in recent months; jumped poorly on hurdle debut; this more suitable.
1 1st (5) (15/2 +6%) Soames Forsyte	15/2(+6%)	(5) Soames Forsyte 15/2, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 7/2, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and could have a say if he puts his best foot forward. Exposed maiden but on a dangerous mark and this his first run in a Class 6 handicap.
3 3rd (8) (10/1 -54%) Landlordtothestars	10/1(-54%)	(8) Landlordtothestars 10/1, Course winner. 8/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 17 days ago, keeping on well. 2 lb rise fair enough but more needed here. Course winner; doubled his tally with 8.5f win at Wolverhampton this month; needs more.
4 4th (12) (17/2 +68%) King Of York	17/2(+68%)	(12) King Of York 17/2, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 9/1) 13 days ago. Yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Sycamore. Exposed 17-race maiden; not beaten far last time; stable also run Sycamore.
5th 5th (6) (3/1 +45%) Tea Sea	3/1(+45%)	(6) Tea Sea 3/1, C&D winner on penultimate start and creditable second of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 10/11) last week. Up 4 lb and will need to raise his game in order to emerge on top in this contest. Easy C&D winner 15 days ago; beaten over 7f last week but still ran well; more to come.
6th 6th (9) (20/1 +0%) Masterpainter	20/1(+0%)	(9) Masterpainter 20/1, 14/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 46 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. Placed over C&D in September and not seen to best effect latest; each-way claims.
8th 8th (11) (15/2 +17%) Perfect Swiss	15/2(+17%)	(11) Perfect Swiss 15/2, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 38 days ago, not clear run. Becoming well treated and he has to enter calculations. Won this race last year off 3lb higher; return to Class 6 company in his favour; contender.
9th 9th (10) (22/1 -57%) Comedian Leader	22/1(-57%)	(10) Comedian Leader 22/1, Course winner. 4 wins from 16 runs this year. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 42 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Given a chance by the handicapper and he's not without each-way hope. Four wins over 7f in January; down to a good mark; not sure she needs 1m.
10th 10th (1) (28/1 -250%) Sycamore	28/1(-250%)	(1) Sycamore 28/1, C&D winner. 33/1, fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Has edged down to a workable mark and he's high on the shortlist. C&D winner; mixed record in the last 13 months but drops in class and can't be ruled out.
11th 11th (7) (15/2 -67%) Urban Road	15/2(-67%)	(7) Urban Road 15/2, C&D winner. 4 wins from 14 runs this year, the latest at Newcastle in September. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at the same course (8f, 7/2) 52 days ago (may well have won but for encountering traffic problems). One to consider. Four wins since April & still improving judged on last two efforts; one for the shortlist.
12th 12th (4) (22/1 -214%) Haworth Star	22/1(-214%)	(4) Haworth Star 22/1, 4/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 15 days ago. Probably best to overlook that effort and claims judged on his placings at Wolverhampton and Newcastle prior to that. Has been threatening on Tapeta but over 7f; tack issues latest; stamina for 1m not assured.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Yorkstone is expected to bounce back following a spin over hurdles at Wetherby last month, having won twice on turf at Doncaster and Ayr earlier in the year. The vote, though, goes to PAVLODAR, who had excuses when disappointing at Chepstow in September and, having been freshened up ahead of his debut for Mick Appleby, this may be the time to catch him. Tea Sea and Urban Road are also likely to enter calculations.

URBAN ROAD's form figures on the all-weather (all at Newcastle) since July read 13123 and he was an unlucky loser on his latest start at the end of October. On that evidence, he remains on a good mark up 1 lb and it also augurs well that he was a C&D winner on his latest visit here during the spring. Fellow C&D winner Sycamore is next on the list ahead of Perfect Swiss, who has slipped to a dangerous mark. Haworth Star is also shortlisted.

The two against the field are last year's winner Perfect Swiss and the unexposed TEA SEA.

16:25 Dundalk Maiden 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (13) (33/1 -18%) Salah Belle	33/1(-18%)	(13) Salah Belle 33/1, Foaled April 13. Calyx filly. Half-sister to useful 7f winner Bellosa and 2-y-o 5f winner Not For Profit. Dam 6f winner. Calyx filly; half-sister to 2 winners; yard get 2yo AW winners; any support worth noting.
2 2nd (6) (12/1 -33%) Hemight	12/1(-33%)	(6) Hemight 12/1, Twice-raced colt. Fifth of 10 in maiden at this C&D (100/1) 51 days ago, not knocked about. Progressed from debut when 100-1 5th over C&D latest and form boosted since.
3 3rd (1) (4/1 +64%) Badda Bing	4/1(+64%)	(1) Badda Bing 4/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 100/1, ninth of 13 in minor event at this course (7f) 16 days ago, not knocked about. Progressed a little from first 2 runs when beaten 6l here latest; more required.
4 4th (7) (6/1 +50%) Ohailbhic	6/1(+50%)	(7) Ohailbhic 6/1, Foaled March 31. €42,000 foal, Exceed And Excel colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 5f winner The Bell Conductor and 5f winner Fierce. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 6f winner Hajam. Exceed And Excel colt; 42,000eur foal; half-brother to 3 winners; speedily bred.
5th 5th (5) (5/1 -43%) Fair Taxes	5/1(-43%)	(5) Fair Taxes 5/1, €10,000 foal, Exceed And Excel gelding. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. 17/2, third of 8 in minor event at this C&D on debut 35 days ago. Should progress. Encouraging debut when C&D 3rd last month and form boosted; should improve.
6th 6th (3) (12/1 +25%) Cool Dan	12/1(+25%)	(3) Cool Dan 12/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 10 in nursery at this C&D (5/1) 9 days ago. 0-8; ran with credit when 2nd in C&D h'cap last week; this is tougher back in a maiden.
7th 7th (2) (9/2 -29%) Branding	9/2(-29%)	(2) Branding 9/2, Thrice-raced colt. 10/3, sixth of 14 in maiden at this course (5f) 16 days ago, never nearer. Improved from debut when beaten 2l in Naas maiden; never involved here since.
8th 8th (8) (6/1 +8%) The Poacher Daly	6/1(+8%)	(8) The Poacher Daly 6/1, Twice-raced colt. Seventh of 13 in minor event at this course (7f, 66/1) 16 days ago. Didn't show much on debut but better when beaten 5l here latest; drop to 6f may help.
9th 9th (9) (200/1 -60%) Lorr's Girl	200/1(-60%)	(9) Lorr's Girl 200/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 8 in minor event (125/1) at this C&D on debut 35 days ago, missing break. Last of eight when 125-1 on debut here last month; hard to fancy.
10th 10th (10) (10/1 -300%) Oh So Bright	10/1(-300%)	(10) Oh So Bright 10/1, Foaled May 5. €325,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to 11f/1½m winner Grimsthorpe Castle and useful winner up to 1½m Glenartney. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class 1¼m-1½m winner Nathaniel. Wears tongue strap. Likely type. Starspangledbanner filly; 325,000eur yearling; dam half-sister to Nathaniel; check market.
11th 11th (12) (20/1 +50%) Rosato	20/1(+50%)	(12) Rosato 20/1, Twice-raced filly. Fourth of 14 in maiden at this course (5f, 50/1) 49 days ago. Green when beaten 6l on debut; didn't build on that here since; 6f may help.
12th 12th (14) (16/1 +43%) Spirit Lady	16/1(+43%)	(14) Spirit Lady 16/1, Foaled January 22. No Nay Never filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to 2000 Guineas winner Magna Grecia and multiple Group 1 winner at up to 10.5f St Mark's Basilica out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner Cabaret. No Nay Never filly; dam half-sister to Magna Grecia and St Mark's Basilica; check market.
13th 13th (11) (200/1 -60%) Pocket Paralysis	200/1(-60%)	(11) Pocket Paralysis 200/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 14 in maiden at this C&D (100/1) on debut 21 days ago. Last of 14 when 100-1 for a fillies' maiden here on debut.
14th 14th (4) (18/1 +64%) Court Phoenix	18/1(+64%)	(4) Court Phoenix 18/1, Foaled April 5. €19,000 yearling, Inns of Court colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Rock Girl and half-brother to 7f winner Clarinbridge. Dam unraced sister to useful winner up to 1m Price Range out of US Grade 1 1m winner Price Tag. Inns Of Court colt; closely related to 5f/6f 2yo AW winner Rock Girl; check market.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Dundalk Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

THE POACHER DALY gets a tentative vote in what appears a fairly modest maiden. The Joseph O'Brien-trained colt cost 165,000 guineas at the breeze up sales and stepped up from a disappointing debut here earlier this month when only weakening inside the final furlong behind Port Augusta (Badda Big held). He should be suited by this drop back to six. Branding, who hails from a yard in decent form, ran well on soft ground at Naas back in July and should benefit from a recent outing at this venue. Fair Taxes kept on nicely on debut over C&D and is another to consider along with Hemight. Ohailbhic, Oh So Bright and Spirit Lady are three newcomers to keep a close eye on in the market.

OH SO BRIGHT makes plenty of appeal on paper so may be up to making a winning start in what looks an ordinary maiden. Fair Taxes shaped like an improver when third over C&D on debut 5 weeks ago so is next best ahead of Branding, who wasn't seen to best effect back from a break here 16 days ago.

It was an encouraging debut from FAIR TAXES who placed here last month and with that race working out well, he could be worth chancing

16:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (15/2 +46%) Royal Musketeer	15/2(+46%)	(9) Royal Musketeer 15/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good to firm). Off 104 days and others make more appeal. On a dangerous mark but needs to return from a break at the top of his game.
2 2nd (2) (14/1 +0%) Novak	14/1(+0%)	(2) Novak 14/1, Three wins from 17 runs this year. 13/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 38 days ago. Record on the AW stands at 1-17 and he looks vulnerable. Failed to fire last time but he's had a good year and he's the type to bounce back quickly.
3 3rd (4) (11/4 +21%) Bowood	11/4(+21%)	(4) Bowood 11/4, Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 9/2) 6 days ago, conceding first run. Big player off the same mark. Placed in three of his four AW handicaps, 2nd of 12 on Saturday; still capable of better.
4 4th (10) (33/1 -106%) Mr Squires	33/1(-106%)	(10) Mr Squires 33/1, C&D winner. 20/1, bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 94 days (gelded in the interim) and he could have a say if on-song. C&D winner; struggled with the handicapper this year; gelded since latest run; opposable.
5th 5th (12) (40/1 -471%) Reputation	40/1(-471%)	(12) Reputation 40/1, 12/1, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 15 days ago, just holding on. Remains on a good mark up 2 lb but his profile he is rather in-and-out. 7f win at Chelmsford this month; needs more in a stronger race.
6th 6th (1) (9/1 -29%) Khathak	9/1(-29%)	(1) Khathak 9/1, Temperamental sort. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 11/1) 14 days ago, just failing. That effort represented a step back in the right direction and he will be a threat if able to build on it. Good 2nd at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; claims if backing it up but that's not assured.
7th 7th (11) (6/1 -9%) Masqool	6/1(-9%)	(11) Masqool 6/1, Course winner. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (16/5) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 18 days ago, needing stronger gallop. On the face of it this drop back in trip doesn't look ideal but he will be a threat if they go hard up front. Ran well last time (held up off slow pace) but the drop to 7f asks a different question.
8th 8th (5) (6/1 -118%) Embarked	6/1(-118%)	(5) Embarked 6/1, Two wins from 5 runs this year. Improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner handicap at Kempton (7f, 3/1) 86 days ago. 9 lb rise asks a question but he's a contender all the same. Easy win at Kempton in September has since been franked; big player despite 9lb rise.
9th 9th (3) (9/2 +55%) Night On Earth	9/2(+55%)	(3) Night On Earth 9/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (5f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip and shouldn't be far away. Smart sprinter in his time; on the downgrade and this trip not sure to suit.
10th 10th (7) (125/1 -150%) Giogiobbo	125/1(-150%)	(7) Giogiobbo 125/1, Course winner. 66/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 10 days ago. Readily passed over. Well held in three runs back from a long absence; enough to prove and due to drop 4lb.
11th 11th (6) (22/1 +33%) Anif	22/1(+33%)	(6) Anif 22/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 14 days ago. Likely to come up short once again. Conditions to suit and on a good mark; needs to step up on his recent return to action.
12th 12th (8) (11/1 +8%) At Liberty	11/1(+8%)	(8) At Liberty 11/1, First run since leaving Michael Bell when bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 15 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. Three wins over 1m2f for former yard; tapped for speed late on over C&D on stable debut.

LTO Selection:

16:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

KHATHAK is only 1lb higher than his recent close-up second over a mile at Newcastle and compensation could await the four-year-old if proving as effective on his return to 7f. Embarked's Kempton victory in September has worked out well, although a 9lb rise in the ratings will certainly make life tougher for James Fanshawe's gelding. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge from fellow in-form rival Bowood.

The vote goes to EMBARKED, who made it 2 wins from his last 3 starts with a decisive display at Kempton and a 9 lb rise may not be enough to stop him in his tracks. Masqool caught the eye at Wolverhampton recently and he should be in the mix, granted a strong pace to aim at. Bowood's turn is surely near and he should also be on the premises.

A 9lb rise might not be enough to prevent EMBARKED (nap) following up his easy Kempton win. Bowood is best of the rest.

17:00 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(17) (20/1 +9%) Charlie Brow'n	20/1(+9%)	(17) Charlie Brow'n 20/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Sixth of 9 in maiden at this course (5f, 10/1) 42 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. RESERVE. Promise in a Cork maiden but not as good twice since including here last month; reserve.
1 1st (12) (18/1 +78%) Nahori	18/1(+78%)	(12) Nahori 18/1, 17,000 gns 3-y-o, Night of Thunder filly. Closely related to 3 winners, including smart 7f-1¼m winner Don't Give Up and winner up to 11f Welford and half-sister to winner up to 9.2f Influencer. Night Of Thunder filly; 17,000gns 3yo; likeable pedigree but best watched on belated debut.
2 2nd (6) (22/1 -144%) Gioiella	22/1(-144%)	(6) Gioiella 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in maiden (11/1) at Vichy (7f, good). Off 157 days. First run for yard after leaving Maurizio Guarnieri. 0-10 in France; has the highest rating but likely needs to improve to figure; off 157 days.
3 3rd (2) (2/1 +11%) Cross Border	2/1(+11%)	(2) Cross Border 2/1, Unreliable sort. 7/4 and visored for 1st time, respectable second of 9 in maiden at this course (6f) 9 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Blinkers on 1st time. Form pick. 2nd in last 3 runs; can run well again but record is a concern; blinkers replace visor.
4 4th (5) (20/1 -67%) Miqdaad	20/1(-67%)	(5) Miqdaad 20/1, Once-raced gelding. Fifth of 9 in minor event at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft, 11/4) on debut. Off 14 months. First run for yard after leaving Roger Varian. Distant 5th at Yarmouth on debut; bought for 1,000gns in Oct'; best watched; off 438 days.
5th 5th (15) (6/1 -100%) Beauty Bella	6/1(-100%)	(15) Beauty Bella 6/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 13 Flat runs. 10/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 61 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. RESERVE. Below form on last couple of starts at this trip and up against it back in maiden; reserve.
6th 6th (13) (5/1 +0%) Sailor's Warning	5/1(+0%)	(13) Sailor's Warning 5/1, Twice-raced filly. 10/1 and hooded for 1st time, sixth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Good run on debut but didn't build on that latest; can come on for that; drops to 7f.
7th 7th (3) (50/1 +38%) Gorila	50/1(+38%)	(3) Gorila 50/1, €21,000 yearling, Dragon Pulse gelding. Half-brother to smart 7f-1¼m winner Njord. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 1¾m Emenem. Wears tongue strap. Son of Dragon Pulse; 21,000eur yearling; half-brother to Njord; gelded; belated debut.
8th 8th (1) (33/1 +18%) Chopsticks	33/1(+18%)	(1) Chopsticks 33/1, Zoffany gelding. Dam maiden half-sister to winner up to 7f Beechwood Ella and 1m winner Sterling Crest (both useful) out of useful 7f/1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Tamazug. Zoffany gelding; half-sister to AW winner; might need further.
9th 9th (8) (66/1 +67%) Lady Delila	66/1(+67%)	(8) Lady Delila 66/1, Once-raced filly. 250/1, twelfth of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft) on debut, merely passing beaten rivals. Off 14 months. 250-1 when 12th of 20 in Paddington's maiden at the Curragh last year; belated return here.
10th 10th (11) (150/1 -355%) Miss Aytan	150/1(-355%)	(11) Miss Aytan 150/1, Once-raced mare on Flat. 28/1, eighth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) on flat debut 37 days ago, not knocked about. Well held in a bumper and similar story when 8th on the Flat here last month; drops to 7f.
11th 11th (7) (200/1 +0%) Inverbrena	200/1(+0%)	(7) Inverbrena 200/1, Once-raced mare. 125/1 and tongue strap on, twelfth of 14 in maiden at this course (10.7f) on debut 14 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Showed very little when 125-1 on debut here a fortnight ago; down markedly in trip.
12th 12th (14) (200/1 +0%) Windsor Road	200/1(+0%)	(14) Windsor Road 200/1, Lightly-raced filly. Last of 9 in maiden (250/1) at this course (6f) 9 days ago. Shown very little in four starts at massive odds and likely one for handicaps.
13th 13th (4) (66/1 +34%) Jimmy T	66/1(+34%)	(4) Jimmy T 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. 100/1, last of 10 in maiden at Limerick (7f, good). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Daniel William O'Sullivan. Has failed to beat a rival in two runs so far; off 181 days.
\|RR\| \|RR\| (9) (13/8 +51%) Loma Larnee	13/8(+51%)	(9) Loma Larnee 13/8, Lightly-raced filly. 11/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (5f) 2 days ago, never nearer. Significantly back up in trip. Not discounted. Third of nine over 6f here last week and respectable staying on 4th over 5f here Wednesday.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Dundalk Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SAILOR'S WARNING caught the eye on debut but was absent for a year until reappearing here again over a mile earlier this month behind Finsceal Go Deo. That form has been advertised since by the runner-up Swan Band and the Dawn Approach filly is entitled to progress from the outing. Cross Border has been a frustrating sort to follow filling the runner-up spot here on his latest three starts over six. He's closely matched with Loma Larnee on running behind Billboa last time, with Marble Angel over four lengths back in fifth, and the visor is now replaced by blinkers. Loma Larnee finished well when only beaten about a length behind Samrogue here on Wednesday while Gioiella, who has placed form in France, is another to consider.

SAILOR'S WARNING might have needed the run after 12 months off here 3 weeks ago so is worth another chance to confirm debut promise. Cross Border is proving expensive to follow but still rates the main threat ahead of Marble Angel.

MARBLE ANGEL was behind two of these here last week but that was her first run and she looks certain to appreciate a step up to 7f

17:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (10/1 -200%) Queen Of Atlantis	10/1(-200%)	(1) Queen Of Atlantis 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving James Ferguson when eighth of 12 on nursery bow at Lingfield (7f, AW, 28/1) 16 days ago, unlucky not to finish closer. Up in trip. Has to be taken seriously. Reportedly bled from the nose 16 days ago but she gave major renewed hope in that race.
2 2nd (8) (7/2 +28%) Glistening Nights	7/2(+28%)	(8) Glistening Nights 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in nursery at Newcastle (8f, 6/1) 33 days ago. His handicap runs at York (1m, soft) and Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) need to be left behind him.
3 3rd (2) (4/1 +50%) Rich Harry	4/1(+50%)	(2) Rich Harry 4/1, 13/2, respectable fifth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) 17 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut. Probably not far away but he needs to find extra to break his duck.
4 4th (3) (8/1 +33%) There's No Limit	8/1(+33%)	(3) There's No Limit 8/1, Eleventh of 12 in nursery (14/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Visor on 1st time. Best on first two starts; now moves up in trip again and tries a visor.
5th 5th (9) (25/1 -108%) Fly Pass	25/1(-108%)	(9) Fly Pass 25/1, 9/1, ninth of 11 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) 10 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. 11-race maiden and probably vulnerable again; different headgear.
6th 6th (4) (16/5 +47%) Buttercross Flyer	16/5(+47%)	(4) Buttercross Flyer 16/5, Winner at Newcastle in August. 9/2, excuses when sixth of 9 in nursery at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 65 days ago. Enters calculations back on AW. Front-running filly; running creditably before a lesser show over 1m on heavy; respected.
7th 7th (7) (8/1 -23%) Manos Arriba	8/1(-23%)	(7) Manos Arriba 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in nursery at Lingfield (8f, AW, 5/1) 51 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Pretty disappointing when 5-1 for handicap debut at Lingfield (1m); now sports a visor.
8th 8th (5) (5/1 +0%) Rose Branch	5/1(+0%)	(5) Rose Branch 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f) 50 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Plenty of stamina on dam's side; should be good deal more interesting on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

17:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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

A half-brother to a winner over this sort of trip, JUAN SOLO steps into a nursery off a workable mark and looks worth chancing in a race lacking in depth. The Sylvester Kirk-trained gelding has already proven to be effective on Tapeta, with two placed efforts in restricted maidens at this venue, and can potentially do better over this longer distance. Buttercross Flyer is respected as the only previous winner in the field, while Fly Pass is handily drawn if he takes to racing in first-time blinkers.

QUEEN OF ATLANTIS was in the process of showing much-improved form making yard/handicap debut until short of room inside the final 1f at Lingfield earlier this month, and looks an interesting contender eased 2 lb. Buttercross Flyer had excuses at Nottingham last time and is worth another chance, while handicap-debutant Juan Solo has got better with each run.

Preference is handicap newcomer JUAN SOLO, who has shown up well at this track on his last two outings

17:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (7/2 -17%) Thapa Vc	7/2(-17%)	(3) Thapa Vc 7/2, Respectable third of 8 in handicap (2/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 16 days ago, slowly away. Merits consideration. Hold-up performer who lurks on a fair mark; first run here but expected to be involved.
2 2nd (6) (28/1 -75%) No Saint	28/1(-75%)	(6) No Saint 28/1, 40/1, first run since leaving Michael Bell when eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 14 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Still has low mileage and can come on for recent stable debut at Newcastle.
4 4th (11) (9/2 -13%) Wilde And Dandy	9/2(-13%)	(11) Wilde And Dandy 9/2, Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) 11 days ago. Ought to give another good account. Two best runs for this yard have come at Chelmsford; more needed back up in class.
5th 5th (5) (4/1 -60%) Arika	4/1(-60%)	(5) Arika 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in maiden (4/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago, needing stiffer test. Likely improver now handicapping. Unexposed 4yo; sharper for this month's return from long absence; check betting.
6th 6th (1) (11/2 +45%) Supreme King	11/2(+45%)	(1) Supreme King 11/2, Tenth of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 15 days ago, not much room. Each-way shout if he puts his best foot forward. Capable at this level but he hasn't been at his best the last twice; others safer.
7th 7th (9) (33/1 -32%) The Toff	33/1(-32%)	(9) The Toff 33/1, First run since leaving Charles Hills when eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 25/1) 37 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces refitted on debut for another new yard here. Chance on his best form but makes his stable debut with something to prove.
8th 8th (10) (9/2 -35%) Admiral Nelson	9/2(-35%)	(10) Admiral Nelson 9/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 16/1) on debut for new yard 13 days ago. Remains on a good mark up 4 lb and he's a live contender. Winning stable debut at Newcastle 13 days ago; up 4lb but still has handicapping scope.
9th 9th (4) (8/1 +50%) Motagally	8/1(+50%)	(4) Motagally 8/1, Unreliable individual. Twenty runs since last win in 2020. 18/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 59 days ago, merely closing up late. Something to find on form. Generally struggled this year but his York second in May came off an 8lb higher mark.
10th 10th (8) (50/1 +24%) Bobby Shaft	50/1(+24%)	(8) Bobby Shaft 50/1, Last of 11 in handicap at this C&D (125/1) 28 days ago and he's hard to warm to. Still to prove he retains ability after his mammoth absence.

LTO Selection:

17:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Arika offered something to work with when fourth on his reappearance in a maiden at Wolverhampton earlier this month and the son of Speightstown warrants consideration on his handicap bow. Preference, however, is for THAPA VC, who bounced back to form when third at Lingfield recently and a 1lb drop in the ratings is likely to help. Shaw Park and Wilde And Dandy also warrant a second look.

Irish-import ADMIRAL NELSON made a winning start for new connections at Newcastle recently and, still on a handy mark following a 4 lb rise, he is taken to strike again. Arika is open to improvement now pitched into a handicap and is feared most, while Thapa Vc is feasibly treated and enters calculations, too, on the back of a creditable effort at Lingfield earlier this month.

Admiral Nelson is respected but THAPA VC can make his first trip to Southwell a winning one.

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(16) (18/1 -29%) Rebecca's Girl	18/1(-29%)	(16) Rebecca's Girl 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, below form seventh of 13 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft). Off 95 days. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form. RESERVE. Good run in Navan maiden in July; not as good since; workable mark for h'cap bow; reserve.
1 1st (9) (4/1 +67%) Little Keilee	4/1(+67%)	(9) Little Keilee 4/1, Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 23 days ago, never nearer. Can make presence felt. Something like career best (C&D) on her penultimate start; one of these call fall her way.
2 2nd (11) (6/1 -20%) Skontonovski	6/1(-20%)	(11) Skontonovski 6/1, 6-time course winner. Latest win here in November. 9/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 30 days ago, never nearer. Stable in good form. C&D winner last month and good run in defeat over 1m latest; still feasibly treated.
3 3rd (14) (28/1 +15%) Winemaker	28/1(+15%)	(14) Winemaker 28/1, 50/1, last of 7 in minor event at this C&D 28 days ago. Must improve. Really struggling for form, particularly around here of late and hard to make a case for.
4 4th (1) (28/1 -300%) Ramiro	28/1(-300%)	(1) Ramiro 28/1, Latest win at Chester in September. Good second of 16 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, heavy, 8/1) 48 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Brian Ellison. Hood back on. Mud lover who was only narrowly denied last two starts but yet to show same level on AW.
5th 5th (2) (11/2 +21%) El Bello	11/2(+21%)	(2) El Bello 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 37 days ago. Denied a C&D hat-trick when beaten 2l last month; possible the handicapper has caught up.
6th 6th (7) (13/2 +41%) On Our Radar	13/2(+41%)	(7) On Our Radar 13/2, C&D winner. Winner here in July. Tenth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Listowel (7.1f, soft). Off 94 days. Off the mark over C&D on h'cap bow; not as good on turf since; return to AW could be key.
7th 7th (6) (14/1 +44%) Marks Bear	14/1(+44%)	(6) Marks Bear 14/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 18/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Started to look well handicapped. Both wins came on Polytrack in Britain but on losing run since 2021; best form at 6f.
8th 8th (4) (4/1 +11%) Allo Arry	4/1(+11%)	(4) Allo Arry 4/1, Winner at Laytown in September. 15/2, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 16 days ago. Stable having good spell. Off the mark in Laytown maiden (7f) and good runs in 2 of his 3 runs since; returns to 7f.
9th 9th (13) (9/1 +44%) Not Just Yet	9/1(+44%)	(13) Not Just Yet 9/1, 10/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 16 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Sole win came on turf; went close over 1m here last month but lesser efforts twice since.
10th 10th (3) (18/1 -13%) Superior Force	18/1(-13%)	(3) Superior Force 18/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Blinkered for 1st time, creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy, 13/2). Off 8 months. Losing run since his time in Britain in 2021; good runs on AW but best watched on return.
11th 11th (12) (20/1 -25%) Belle Fourche	20/1(-25%)	(12) Belle Fourche 20/1, Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 36 days ago, left poorly placed. First run for yard after leaving David O'Meara. Blinkers on 1st time. Has looked in the handicapper's grip this winter in Britain and untried at 7f; blinkers on.
12th 12th (5) (14/1 +30%) Eighty Eight	14/1(+30%)	(5) Eighty Eight 14/1, 28/1, bit below form 2½ lengths fifth of 14 to Notforalongtime in claimer at this C&D 16 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ross O'Sullivan. Eyeshields on 1st time. Beaten 3l in a C&D claimer earlier this month; best form has come over further.
13th 13th (8) (50/1 -52%) Penguin Island	50/1(-52%)	(8) Penguin Island 50/1, First run since leaving Henry Candy when last of 13 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Cork (16f, heavy) on NH debut 26 days ago. 5f winner at Chepstow in July; couldn't build on that since; best Flat form over shorter.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

LITTLE KEILEE won on soft ground at Sligo back in the spring and has strung together a series of consistent efforts here last month. The Ciaran Murphy-trained filly was unlucky in running over a mile before just denied by Mullacash Buzz over this trip with the hat-trick seeking El Bello about two lengths back in fourth. Skontonovski beat Notforalongtime by a neck over C&D last month and both have further advertised their prospects since with Laura Hourigan's charge winning a claimer. Ramiro has shown a preference for soft ground in winning five times on turf while Superior Force won twice as a juvenile for George Boughey and, having shown promise over a mile here last winter, reappears after an eight-month break.

SKONTONOVSKI has been in fine form here of late and can strike for Ado McGuinness. Stablemate Allo Arry returned to form here last time and is a possible threat. Marks Bear, who is starting to look well treated, and recent C&D claiming winner Notforalongtime also make the shortlist. Dromantine would need considering if getting a run.

It may be worth taking a chance with ON OUR RADAR who is a C&D winner that is unexposed and a return to this surface could suit

17:45 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (8/13 +38%) El Bufalo	8/13(+38%)	(3) El Bufalo 8/13, Promising type. Second of 10 in novice at Newcastle (5f) on debut 14 days ago. Hard to beat if making the anticipated improvement. Always-prominent second of ten in novice at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) sets a high standard.
2 2nd (9) (8/1 -129%) Quercine	8/1(-129%)	(9) Quercine 8/1, 3/1, fourth of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford (6f) on debut 50 days ago. Open to progress. Second favourite, in touch long way when fourth of ten in maiden at Chelmsford (6f, AW).
3 3rd (8) (80/1 -142%) Dark Enigma	80/1(-142%)	(8) Dark Enigma 80/1, Poor form in her 2 outings to date. Cheekpieces need to spark major improvement. Wears cheekpieces after fading right out of it at Dundalk (7f; 150-1) and here (6f; 125-1).
4 4th (4) (11/1 +45%) Fiddler's Elbow	11/1(+45%)	(4) Fiddler's Elbow 11/1, 10/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Chelmsford (6f) on debut 11 days ago. Visor quickly reached for. Modest form when fading at Chelmsford (6f, AW; 10-1) 11 days ago; visored this time.
5th 5th (5) (50/1 -52%) Erin May	50/1(-52%)	(5) Erin May 50/1, 50/1, seventh of 9 in novice at this course (6f) on debut 13 days ago. 50-1 for 6f novice here but never better than mid-division and it was modest form.
6th 6th (1) (22/1 -120%) Blazes Boylan	22/1(-120%)	(1) Blazes Boylan 22/1, Dream Ahead gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winning sprinter Iffranesia. Newcomer to note in the betting. Gelded; speedy pedigree but yard doesn't have many 2yos go in first time.
7th 7th (7) (200/1 -100%) Queen For Adaay	200/1(-100%)	(7) Queen For Adaay 200/1, 150/1, eighth of 9 in C&D novice on debut 6 days ago. Slowly and green when 150-1 for C&D novice six days ago, always behind.
8th 8th (2) (11/4 +31%) Collusion	11/4(+31%)	(2) Collusion 11/4, 27,000 gns Inns of Court colt. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 7f. Would need considering if the betting vibes are strong. 27,000gns yearling by Inns Of Court; first foal; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 96); one to note.
9th 9th (10) (25/1 -108%) Tantomile	25/1(-108%)	(10) Tantomile 25/1, £1,000 Bobby's Kitten filly. Dam 7f-11f winner. One of 2 newcomers from her stable. The betting should help to separate them. £1,000 yearling by Bobby's Kitten; first foal; dam 7f-1m3f winner (including AW; RPR 84).

LTO Selection:

17:45 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

El Bufalo sets the standard from those with previous experience and is noteworthy turned out relatively quickly after a respectable second-placed finish on debut at Newcastle a fortnight ago. Very likely to be wiser now, another big run is expected from this son of Havana Grey. However, GOLDEN BERENICE rates the pick of Richard Fahey's two entrants and, with her sex allowance a handy asset, she can capitalise from a plum draw. Fellow newcomer Collusion completes the shortlist along with Quercine, who is another potential improver.

EL BUFALO will set the bar pretty high if stepping up as expected on his Newcastle debut effort. Quercine shaped quite nicely on her debut at Chelmsford last month. Collusion is one of a few newcomers who need keeping an eye on in the betting.

Quercine looks the clear second best on racecourse evidence but EL BUFALO showed much more when he was second at Newcastle.

17:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (40/1 +0%) Bowleaze	40/1(+0%)	(3) Bowleaze 40/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm, 33/1). Off 134 days. Best run came over C&D; yet to shine in handicaps, including after a wind op latest.
1 1st (9) (10/1 -25%) Fieldsman	10/1(-25%)	(9) Fieldsman 10/1, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 15/2) 18 days ago, going off too hard. C&D winner; ran OK last time but this veteran is likely to find a couple too strong again.
2 2nd (7) (15/2 +25%) Liv Lucky	15/2(+25%)	(7) Liv Lucky 15/2, One win from 26 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 7/1) 18 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Tongue strap on 1st time. Poor strike-rate and patchy overall record but has the form to feature if tongue-tie works.
3 3rd (10) (9/1 +44%) Stoic Syd	9/1(+44%)	(10) Stoic Syd 9/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 40/1) 15 days ago. Yet to shine in handicaps and the return to 7f isn't sure to be in his favour.
4 4th (4) (5/1 -67%) Little Red Dancer	5/1(-67%)	(4) Little Red Dancer 5/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. 7/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 15 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Poor striker-rate but she's been banging at the door of late; should be involved again.
5th 5th (5) (8/1 +27%) Billy Mcgarry	8/1(+27%)	(5) Billy Mcgarry 8/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (8f) 52 days ago. Blinkers back on. Turf winner last year; yet to shine for this yard but on a dangerous mark and could revive.
6th 6th (1) (9/4 +36%) Indie Skies	9/4(+36%)	(1) Indie Skies 9/4, 22/1, very good second of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 9 days ago. Has good chance on form. Best effort so far when 2nd at Kempton last week; 3lb lower today; respected.
7th 7th (2) (14/1 -180%) Martini Lodge	14/1(-180%)	(2) Martini Lodge 14/1, 40/1, very good fourth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 9 days ago. Must improve again. Shaped quite nicely at Kempton last week and that run could bring her on; each-way claims.
8th 8th (8) (9/2 -13%) Tom Tulliver	9/2(-13%)	(8) Tom Tulliver 9/2, C&D winner. 28/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 15 days ago, slowly away. Can give a good account. Two course wins in March; promising return 15 days ago; leading claims in this field.
9th 9th (11) (28/1 -12%) Rockonmecca	28/1(-12%)	(11) Rockonmecca 28/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago, not much room. Others more persuasive. 11-race maiden who isn't progressing; others have more pressing claims.
10th 10th (6) (200/1 -400%) Bessah	200/1(-400%)	(6) Bessah 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 14 in handicap (80/1) at this course (8.1f). Off 9 months. Poor form in four starts, beaten 25l when an 80-1 shot for her handicap debut in March.

LTO Selection:

17:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

INDIE SKIES posted a respectable second at Kempton recently and the three-year-old must hold every chance off a 3lb lower mark on this quick turnaround. Little Red Dancer has been knocking on the door of late and is likely to make her presence felt once more. Alan Brown's filly is likely to be the main threat ahead of Tom Tulliver, who was far from disgraced on his return here earlier in the month.

INDIE SKIES took quite a big step forward when runner-up at Kempton 9 days ago and has obvious claims off 3 lb lower (due to go up 2 lb). Little Red Dancer has been knocking on the door since returned to AW so is feared most ahead of Bear To Dream.

Little Red Dancer is banging at the door but TOM TULLIVER shaped well on his return to action and gets the narrow verdict.

18:00 Dundalk Stakes 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (4/1 +50%) Cheers Again	4/1(+50%)	(7) Cheers Again 4/1, Fairly useful gelding. Well held on turf when last seen in the summer but a 2-2 C&D record provides hope for a revival back on AW. Form tailed off in the summer; probably best watched on his first run for over four months.
2 2nd (6) (13/2 +0%) Barbapapa	13/2(+0%)	(6) Barbapapa 13/2, Fairly useful gelding. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (9/2) 51 days ago, keeping on well. Up 8lb for latest but comes in here fresh and could be the answer to a difficult puzzle.
3 3rd (10) (6/1 +33%) Pierre Lapin	6/1(+33%)	(10) Pierre Lapin 6/1, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. 4/1, creditable 2¼ lengths second of 14 to Chavajod in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Stable in good form. Should go well again. Retains ability but needs everything to go right and others look more reliable.
4 4th (8) (9/1 +18%) Free Solo	9/1(+18%)	(8) Free Solo 9/1, Fairly useful gelding. 9/2, respectable third of 7 in minor event at this course (7f) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive. Yet to score here but some respectable efforts including when third over seven last month.
5th 5th (4) (15/2 -15%) Sea Chariot	15/2(-15%)	(4) Sea Chariot 15/2, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Fourth of 7 in minor event (11/4) at this course (7f) 28 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Drop back to seven might not have suited last time; could go well here back at this trip.
6th 6th (9) (8/1 -23%) Exquisite Acclaim	8/1(-23%)	(9) Exquisite Acclaim 8/1, Fairly useful gelding. Course winner. Good second of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 6/1) 23 days ago. Stable in good form. Cheekpieces back on. Should continue to give a good account. Ran okay behind Barbapapa over 1m last month but is more effective over 7f; opposable.
7th 7th (5) (6/1 +20%) Chavajod	6/1(+20%)	(5) Chavajod 6/1, Fairly useful gelding. 11/2, improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at this C&D 16 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Pierre Lapin, staying on well. 7lb worse off with Pierre Lapin but generally reliable and should at least make the frame.
8th 8th (11) (33/1 -83%) Dabana	33/1(-83%)	(11) Dabana 33/1, Fairly useful filly. C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (11/1) at this course (10.7f) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. Hung left but didn't run badly in a 1m2f handicap here last month; others preferred.
9th 9th (2) (5/1 -67%) Not Forgotten	5/1(-67%)	(2) Not Forgotten 5/1, Fairly useful gelding. Career best when winning 14-runner maiden at this C&D (8/11) 37 days ago, driven clear. Trainer going well. Bit to find on form but less exposed than a lot of these. Readily got off the mark in a C&D maiden last month; looks to have a workable mark.
10th 10th (1) (14/1 -40%) Brains	14/1(-40%)	(1) Brains 14/1, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. First run since leaving Eric McNamara when respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 14 days ago. Enters calculations. Ran respectably in a C&D handicap on his stable debut two weeks ago; might not be far away.
11th 11th (3) (50/1 -213%) Pillar Of Hope	50/1(-213%)	(3) Pillar Of Hope 50/1, Fairly useful gelding. Latest win at Redcar in September. First run since leaving Charlie Johnston when seventh of 9 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Not disgraced on his Irish debut here two weeks ago but more needed.
12th 12th (13) (200/1 -100%) Helmet Star	200/1(-100%)	(13) Helmet Star 200/1, 66/1, seventeenth of 18 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to soft). Off 114 days. Poor performer these days; rated 30 and no chance at these weights.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Dundalk Stakes 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

NOT FORGOTTEN tackles handicap company for the first time and may prove difficult to beat. He won a barrier trial last year and was placed here three times in maidens including behind the odds-on Persian Jewel before comfortably opening his account over C&D last month. Chavajod and Barbapapa have both been raised 8lb for C&D wins last time. The former had Pierre Lapin just over two lengths behind when successful earlier this month, while Exquisite Acclaim was beaten a similar margin when third to Barbapapa last month. Sea Chariot also won here over a mile on his penultimate start, while Dabana may appreciate this drop back in trip.

It might be worth chancing CHEERS AGAIN bouncing back to form at a venue where he has a 2-2 record. Ado McGuinness pair Exquisite Solo and Pierre Lapin head the dangers, while Not Forgotten has the potential to take a step forward on the back of his C&D maiden win last month.

Preference is for BARBAPAPA, a decisive winner of a C&D handicap early last month and comes here fresh

18:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (7/2 -3%) Petit Calvados	7/2(-3%)	(8) Petit Calvados 7/2, Creditable third of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Dundalk (6f) 7 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not taken lightly. Close third at Dundalk last week and has claims if she can back that up.
2 2nd (6) (14/1 -40%) Nelson Gay	14/1(-40%)	(6) Nelson Gay 14/1, C&D winner in September. Below par in his 3 outings since but has dipped back to that winning mark. Not discounted. Record of 3-4 at this track and he didn't get the breaks over C&D last time; interesting.
3 3rd (7) (13/2 +35%) Star Of Lady M	13/2(+35%)	(7) Star Of Lady M 13/2, Latest win at Lingfield in November. Rare below-par effort when seventh of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Chelmsford (5f) since but the type to bounce back. Still unexposed on AW but was disappointing at Chelmsford last time; needs to bounce back.
4 4th (4) (9/2 +10%) Pop Star	9/2(+10%)	(4) Pop Star 9/2, Lightly-raced winner. First run since leaving Aidan O'Brien when fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (5f, 11/2) 15 days ago. Might build on that. Unexposed 3yo who ran a promising race at Chelmsford on his stable debut; dangerous.
5th 5th (5) (4/1 +60%) Pockley	4/1(+60%)	(5) Pockley 4/1, Unreliable individual. Latest win at Newcastle in November. Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 18/1) 13 days ago, very slowly away. Capable off this mark on a going day. Won at Newcastle (5f) last month but he's taken backward steps in two starts since.
6th 6th (3) (15/2 -67%) Walking On Clouds	15/2(-67%)	(3) Walking On Clouds 15/2, Four wins from 16 runs this year, the latest at Ayr in May. Not at best lately but his mark is on the slide. One to note in the betting. Five wins on Tapeta but he's been quiet in last two runs; needs to rediscover his spark.
7th 7th (2) (13/2 -117%) Dynamic Force	13/2(-117%)	(2) Dynamic Force 13/2, 11/1 and cheekpieces on first time, very good second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (5f) 15 days ago, running on. Sure to go well if in similar form. Up 3lb for his close call at Chelmsford but he remains feasibly treated; big player.
8th 8th (9) (7/1 +13%) Betweenthesticks	7/1(+13%)	(9) Betweenthesticks 7/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f) 27 days ago. His last win was 14 months ago but he's had several close calls this year; possibilities.

LTO Selection:

18:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Dynamic Force and Star Of Lady M appeal on recent form and merit places on the shortlist, while the well-travelled Petit Calvados has winning form on Deauville's Polytrack and can go well if he takes to the surface on his Tapeta debut. However, WALKING ON CLOUDS is better than he has shown in three previous starts for the John Butler yard and may offer a bit of value off 3lb lower than his last winning mark (turf).

DYNAMIC FORCE shaped well at Chelmsford last time and could take a bit of stopping if the cheekpieces continue to work. Irish-raider Petit Calvados can give him most to do ahead of Star of Lady M, who is the type to bounce back from a rare below-par run last time.

An open race in which recent Chelmsford runner-up DYNAMIC FORCE gets the vote ahead of Nelson Gay and Petit Calvados.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (6/1 -9%) Riyami	6/1(-9%)	(7) Riyami 6/1, 5/1, first run since leaving Miss Shauna Larkin when good fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 14 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back up in trip. Remains of interest. Bolted up in C&D claimer on first try at 2m and should relish going back up in trip here.
2 2nd (11) (14/1 -40%) Folly Beach	14/1(-40%)	(11) Folly Beach 14/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 8/1) 28 days ago, barely adequate test. Significantly up in trip. Merits consideration. Bounced back to form when 2nd on penultimate run and drop in trip against her here latest.
3 3rd (14) (10/1 +0%) Glyde Ranger	10/1(+0%)	(14) Glyde Ranger 10/1, Winner at Sligo in August. Good fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 10/1) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not discounted. 1m5f winner in August; 1-18 but stayed on well when 4th here latest; fair mark.
4 4th (2) (11/4 -22%) Palace Rock	11/4(-22%)	(2) Palace Rock 11/4, Course winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, soft, 10/1) 41 days ago. Was shaping up well when last seen on the Flat and merits plenty of respect up in trip. Went close over 1m4f here last winter; interesting up at 2m for first time on the level.
5th 5th (13) (100/1 -203%) Mille Miglia	100/1(-203%)	(13) Mille Miglia 100/1, Eighth of 14 in handicap (50/1) at this course (10.7f) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to fancy. Really struggling for form since joining this yard and step up in trip not sure to suit.
6th 6th (6) (6/1 +70%) Red Secret	6/1(+70%)	(6) Red Secret 6/1, 12/1, fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others make more appeal. Losing run since 2020 but encouragement from 5th latest; steps back up in trip.
7th 7th (5) (22/1 -57%) Jake Peter	22/1(-57%)	(5) Jake Peter 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Killarney in August. 25/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 23 days ago, never nearer. Significantly back up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Ended losing run over 1m6f at Killarney but lesser form here twice since.
8th 8th (8) (15/2 -7%) Zileo	15/2(-7%)	(8) Zileo 15/2, Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap (4/1) at this course (12f) 23 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Yard in good form. Blinkers back on, hood back on. Not taken lightly. Losing run since 1m5f win in France in 2021; below form of late and others preferred.
9th 9th (12) (66/1 -164%) Franno	66/1(-164%)	(12) Franno 66/1, Unreliable individual. Latest win at Bellewstown in July. Last of 17 in handicap (7/1) at Navan (14f, good to soft), downed tools. Off 113 days. All 3 wins on turf; tailed off a long way out latest; off 113 days and others preferred.
10th 10th (1) (11/1 -83%) Vultan	11/1(-83%)	(1) Vultan 11/1, Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (28/1) at this course (12f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Should give another good account. Ran okay over 1m4f here a fortnight ago on AW debut and well worth another go at this trip.
11th 11th (4) (9/2 +55%) Free Flow	9/2(+55%)	(4) Free Flow 9/2, 9/1, creditable fourth of 12 in maiden at this course (12f) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Likely to be on the premises. 0-8; good run on h'cap debut over 1m and good runs over further since; now tries 2m.
12th 12th (9) (11/1 +8%) Chutzpal	11/1(+8%)	(9) Chutzpal 11/1, C&D winner. 80/1, respectable sixth of 14 in claimer at this course (12f) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Not completely dismisssed. Sole win in 21 runs came over C&D last winter; back on winning mark; 6th in claimer latest.
13th 13th (10) (80/1 -264%) Deep Sigh	80/1(-264%)	(10) Deep Sigh 80/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good, 66/1). Off 6 months. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Others more persuasive. Losing run since turf success in 2021 in Britain; stamina to prove at 2m; off 203 days.
14th 14th (3) (25/1 -56%) Khadaash	25/1(-56%)	(3) Khadaash 25/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Refused to race in handicap at this course (12f, 16/1). Off 91 days. Significantly back up in trip. Has a bit to prove. C&D winner in March; but poor comeback run and he refused to race here last time; risky.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Dundalk Handicap 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

FOLLY BEACH has won just once from 22 runs and has done most of her racing on turf, but stays well and ran promisingly over an inadequate distance here last month. A Leopardstown winner in July, she has been well-held on four course starts but finished her most recent race (over 1m2f) quite well and she is 1lb lower under a 5lb claimer. The slow-starting Riyami won over C&D last month and having met a little traffic here recently, should get involved over this more favourable distance. Six-time winner Jake Peter stays well and should also appreciate stepping back up in distance in a first-time hood. Vultan has won twice from 22 runs and ran satisfactorily when slowly away again on his all-weather debut last month.

A tricky contest in which it may pay to side with RIYAMI, who scored on his penultimate outing and wasn't seen to best effect on debut for his current stable at this course a fortnight ago. Palace Rock is an obvious danger and Zileo should put up another solid showing.

A competitive contest but the tentative vote goes to PALACE ROCK who is a potential improver stepping up to 2m for the first time

18:45 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (13/2 +7%) Queues Likely	13/2(+7%)	(1) Queues Likely 13/2, Fair filly. 22/1, career best when winning 12-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (7f) 41 days ago, always holding on. Makes tapeta debut. More on her plate now penalised but deserves respect. Defied a penalty in a Chelmsford novice (7f) on her AW debut last month; shortlisted.
2 2nd (3) (11/4 +8%) Colour Code	11/4(+8%)	(3) Colour Code 11/4, Promising sort. 12/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut. Off 132 days. Has had breathing operation since and, with that form having worked out well, she's worth taking a chance on. Ran well for long way on Newmarket debut; had wind op since and she's respected on return.
3 3rd (7) (7/2 +50%) Lumiere D'Or	7/2(+50%)	(7) Lumiere D'Or 7/2, Promising individual. 10/3, seventh of 14 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 67 days ago. Remains with potential but needs to settle better. No progress at Kempton (7f) last time and has bit to prove after another break.
4 4th (9) (16/1 +0%) Queen Maker	16/1(+0%)	(9) Queen Maker 16/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in minor event (10/3) at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut 43 days ago. More required. Didn't live up to market expectations at Chelmsford and needs to leave that form behind.
5th 5th (8) (15/2 -15%) Queen Jean	15/2(-15%)	(8) Queen Jean 15/2, Once-raced maiden. 15/2, seventh of 10 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 51 days ago, slowly away. Open to improvement and not completely dismissed. Ran green on her Kempton debut last month and should know more this time; likely improver.
6th 6th (5) (25/1 -25%) Gultari	25/1(-25%)	(5) Gultari 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, seventh of 12 in maiden (12/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 27 days ago. Well-bred filly but she didn't show a great deal in her two 6f runs last month.
7th 7th (2) (11/1 +31%) Baynoona	11/1(+31%)	(2) Baynoona 11/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in minor event (11/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) on debut. Off 6 months. Should improve. Some promise at Ripon in June but she needs improvement upped in trip on her return.
8th 8th (6) (9/1 -125%) Leveret	9/1(-125%)	(6) Leveret 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, very good fourth of 10 in nursery at Newcastle (7.1f) 13 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Sets the standard. Reached the frame in three of her four runs and has leading form claims back in a novice.
9th 9th (10) (66/1 -164%) Shaz	66/1(-164%)	(10) Shaz 66/1, Foaled February 24. Massaat filly. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 5f winner). Yard 1-37 in novice events this year and is best watched on debut.
10th 10th (11) (66/1 -230%) Sunblock	66/1(-230%)	(11) Sunblock 66/1, Foaled April 18. Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 7f Betty F and winner up to 1m Sound Angela, both useful. One to note if the market speaks in her favour. Plenty to like on paper and market should guide on debut; stablemate of Leveret.
11th 11th (4) (150/1 -127%) Greycee Bell	150/1(-127%)	(4) Greycee Bell 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at this C&D 17 days ago. Others preferred. Massive prices and has finished in rear in two 7f events, including over C&D 17 days ago.
12th 12th (12) (11/2 -38%) Trivia Quest	11/2(-38%)	(12) Trivia Quest 11/2, Foaled March 25. 170,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 7f winner Internationalangel and 5f-6f winner Farook, both useful. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. 170,000gns yearling; one of two runners for the yard and she needs a close look in market.

LTO Selection:

18:45 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Queen Maker threw away her chances when rearing in the stalls on her Chelmsford debut, but she should have learned from that experience and could be a different proposition here. Newcomer Trivia Quest, a daughter of Dandy Man and related to numerous winners, is respected on her debut and she could go well, but QUEUES LIKELY is preferred. Already successful at Windsor and Chelmsford this year, she only has to give 6lb to her rivals here which may not be beyond Stan Moore's daughter of Massaat.

COLOUR CODE's debut form is strong and she shaped like she would improve for the experience, so she gets the marginal vote over Leveret, who has achieved a bit more in form terms. Trivia Quest is an interesting newcomer.

This looks tricky but COLOUR CODE made a promising start at Newmarket in August and she gets the vote on her return.

19:00 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (13/2 +7%) Unterberg	13/2(+7%)	(4) Unterberg 13/2, Good third of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 25/1) 28 days ago, having run of race. Merits consideration. Every chance on latest evidence that he will get the trip and could be a danger if he does.
2 2nd (8) (9/2 -13%) Spinning Web	9/2(-13%)	(8) Spinning Web 9/2, 5/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Going the right way and should go well again. Up 6lb for latest but could still be progressive and has a good attitude; could go close.
3 3rd (3) (5/1 +44%) Pinball Wizard	5/1(+44%)	(3) Pinball Wizard 5/1, 7/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 21 days ago. Enters calculations. In good form and clearly has a chance if seeing out the longer trip here.
4 4th (5) (14/1 -40%) Cursory Exam	14/1(-40%)	(5) Cursory Exam 14/1, Course winner. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 16/1) 2 days ago. Needs to bounce back quickly. All three wins have come over 1m2f; previous efforts at this trip unconvincing; vulnerable.
5th 5th (10) (22/1 +45%) Blackstone Cliff	22/1(+45%)	(10) Blackstone Cliff 22/1, Course winner. 11/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Three course wins, all over 1m2f; form over this trip is patchy and others more likely.
6th 6th (7) (7/1 +7%) Nusra	7/1(+7%)	(7) Nusra 7/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Won 14-runner handicap (16/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, staying on well. Respected. Up 9lb for her last win but will be hard to keep out of the frame with a reproduction.
7th 7th (9) (12/1 -100%) Say It So	12/1(-100%)	(9) Say It So 12/1, Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 13/2) 37 days ago. Blinkers back on, tongue strap on 1st time. Not discounted. Beaten a length over this trip at Cork in August and fair fifth over 1m2f here last month.
8th 8th (13) (33/1 -65%) Dinamine	33/1(-65%)	(13) Dinamine 33/1, Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. 16/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 30 days ago. Others preferred. Couple of good runs since joining this yard including 1m2f fourth when hooded; not forlorn.
9th 9th (6) (7/2 +13%) Sand Castle	7/2(+13%)	(6) Sand Castle 7/2, C&D winner. Creditable 3¾ lengths third of 14 to Nusra in handicap (3/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Solid efforts in defeat in two runs over C&D last month; looks likely to be thereabouts.
10th 10th (2) (12/1 -50%) Oranmore	12/1(-50%)	(2) Oranmore 12/1, Winner at Bellewstown in July. 10/3, good third of 13 in handicap at this course (16f) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Solid claims. Solid effort over 2m here last month and the drop back in trip here not guaranteed to suit.
11th 11th (11) (40/1 -60%) Ciao Adios	40/1(-60%)	(11) Ciao Adios 40/1, First run since leaving Miss Shauna Larkin when ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 14 days ago. Needs to do more. Good run in November but disappointed back at this trip last time; others preferred.
12th 12th (1) (16/1 -100%) Curious Bride	16/1(-100%)	(1) Curious Bride 16/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. Creditable second of 13 in handicap (4/1) at this course (16f) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Good third over C&D early last month and ran similarly over 2m last time; could go well.
13th 13th (14) (18/1 +55%) Indignation	18/1(+55%)	(14) Indignation 18/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Visored for 1st time, fifteenth of 18 in handicap (9/1) at Tipperary (12.5f, good to soft). Off 110 days. Maiden placed twice here earlier in his career; well held on turf and back from a break.

LTO Selection:

19:00 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

UNTERBERG showed promise recently and should compete from 2lb higher, under today's 5lb claimer. His maiden form was ok and while well beaten in two October turf runs, seemed better suited by this surface when running well having been carried left close home last month. He steps up in distance which might suit. Pinball Wizard threw off his sprinting shackles when finishing third over 1m2f recently but, having once been a keen sprinter, is possibly best watched on his first attempt over 1m4f. Juvenile hurdler Spinning Web is 6lb higher than when winning here last month but still remains somewhat unexposed in this sphere. Nusra is 9lb higher than when winning well last month (Sand Castle finished third). Say It So finished reasonably well here last month and steps back up in distance. Curious Bride has been running well but has top-weight, while Oranmore would prefer farther.

PINBALL WIZARD ran with credit at this course last time and remains well treated on old form, so he's marginally preferred to Oranmore and Sand Castle in a competitive event.

A sporting selection goes to UNTERBERG, who was a little unlucky over 1m2f here last month and the step up in trip could be key

19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (10/1 +17%) Eden Storm	10/1(+17%)	(6) Eden Storm 10/1, C&D winner. 10/1, creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 15 days ago. Others look better treated. Won a C&D novice in April but he's not really gone on from that and needs to find more.
2 2nd (4) (3/1 +10%) Smoky Mountain	3/1(+10%)	(4) Smoky Mountain 3/1, Lightly-raced winner. 4/11, career best when winning 11-runner maiden at this C&D 18 days ago, pushed out. More to come switched to handicaps and makes most appeal. Clearcut win over C&D latest and he's open to more progress on handicap debut; key player.
3 3rd (10) (9/2 +68%) O G Beachwear	9/2(+68%)	(10) O G Beachwear 9/2, Winner at Catterick in September. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 30 days ago. Likely to be on the premises once more. Still has potential but she needs to find something extra to make a big impact.
4 4th (2) (11/1 -120%) Visibility	11/1(-120%)	(2) Visibility 11/1, 5-time course winner. 3 wins from 19 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (11/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 7 days ago, staying on well. Carries penalty. Merits respect. Tapeta specialist who is well treated under a penalty for his Southwell win; big player.
5th 5th (9) (14/1 -87%) Dutch Kingdom	14/1(-87%)	(9) Dutch Kingdom 14/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 16 days ago, getting first run. One to consider in hat-trick bid despite a tricky draw. Has won here (8.6f) and at Lingfeld (7f) last twice and he's respected in hat-trick bid.
6th 6th (11) (9/1 +25%) How Impressive	9/1(+25%)	(11) How Impressive 9/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in September. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 27 days ago. Could bounce back quickly. In good form before a disappointing run over C&D last time; needs to bounce back.
7th 7th (12) (14/1 -133%) Just Janet	14/1(-133%)	(12) Just Janet 14/1, 17/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 15 days ago, well on top finish. Should go well again if she breaks on terms. Won at Southwell last time but this is tougher off 6lb higher on this step back up grade.
8th 8th (7) (15/2 +6%) Algheed	15/2(+6%)	(7) Algheed 15/2, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 11/1) 37 days ago. Not discounted. 0-10 this year but she's run plenty of good races and has claims if she gets some luck.
9th 9th (1) (14/1 -100%) See You Boy	14/1(-100%)	(1) See You Boy 14/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 25/1) 9 days ago, always holding on. Carries penalty. Should give another good account. Ended a long losing run at Lingfield but this is tougher from wide draw under a penalty.
10th 10th (5) (11/2 +45%) Band Of Steel	11/2(+45%)	(5) Band Of Steel 11/2, Course winner. Creditable 1¾ lengths fourth of 10 to See You Boy in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 85/40) 9 days ago, never nearer. Can get involved if things drop right. 0-8 in handicaps but he's generally consistent and shouldn't be far away.

LTO Selection:

19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Visibility scored at Southwell last time out and he can go well carrying a 5lb penalty alongside See You Boy, who won at Lingfield nine days ago. Both could get involved, but they have to give weight to the lightly-raced SMOKY MOUNTAIN. A maiden winner over C&D earlier in the month on his first start since April, the son of Frankel makes his handicap debut now and may have a lot more to offer.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN wasn't hard pressed to open his account in a C&D maiden 18 days ago and, with improvement on the cards, he could have been let in lightly off a mark of 77. He's preferred to fellow last-time-out winners Just Janet and See You Boy.

The vote goes to SMOKY MOUNTAIN, who won by 4l in a C&D novice on his recent return and is open to more progress on his handicap debut.

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (10/1 +29%) Cara Susanna	10/1(+29%)	(2) Cara Susanna 10/1, 18/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 51 days ago, merely closing up late. Others more persuasive. Started slowly here last time and kept on to finish ninth; may do better.
2 2nd (5) (11/2 +45%) Brave Thought	11/2(+45%)	(5) Brave Thought 11/2, Very good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 51 days ago, faring best of those held up. Form has been franked so she's a player with few miles still on the clock. Considerable improvement when stepped up to this trip for the first time early last month.
3 3rd (3) (6/1 +63%) Gurkha Girl	6/1(+63%)	(3) Gurkha Girl 6/1, 9/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 28 days ago, having to pick way through. In the mix. Saw the 1m2f out quite well here last month and well worth a go up in trip.
4 4th (9) (5/1 +44%) Breagagh	5/1(+44%)	(9) Breagagh 5/1, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. Good second of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this course (10.7f) 9 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. 41-race maiden but lots of creditable efforts Flat and hurdles; second over 1m2f last week.
5th 5th (4) (5/2 +25%) Not Just Any Eagle	5/2(+25%)	(4) Not Just Any Eagle 5/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 10/3) 21 days ago. Has good chance on form. Done late over 1m2f here last time; should be okay over the trip and cheekpieces left on.
6th 6th (10) (125/1 -279%) Just For Yuse	125/1(-279%)	(10) Just For Yuse 125/1, Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.4f, soft, 150/1) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Poor on last Flat outing. Campaigned unsuccessfully over fences since joining his current yard; best watched here.
7th 7th (14) (33/1 -32%) Together Aclaim	33/1(-32%)	(14) Together Aclaim 33/1, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 28 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Maiden with regressive profile and hard to fancy; various headgear has been tried.
8th 8th (12) (16/1 -100%) Anjah	16/1(-100%)	(12) Anjah 16/1, Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. First run since leaving C. Moore when creditable second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (12/1), no match for winner. Off 10 months. Not seen since but runner-up here in February but respected if able to run to his best.
9th 9th (8) (28/1 -40%) Kartayaz	28/1(-40%)	(8) Kartayaz 28/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, creditable 3½ lengths eighth of 14 to Shining Aitch in handicap at this course (10.7f) 30 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark. Good third over 1m2f here last month but unable to match it since; claims on his best form.
10th 10th (1) (11/2 -22%) Sky Legend	11/2(-22%)	(1) Sky Legend 11/2, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Creditable third of 14 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 23 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving Philip M. Byrne. Unreliable type. Clearly not that straightforward but has enough about him to be in the shakeup.
11th 11th (6) (14/1 -27%) Shining Aitch	14/1(-27%)	(6) Shining Aitch 14/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. 8/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Unable to run to his best off a 4lb higher mark latest; having his first go at this trip.
12th 12th (13) (28/1 -12%) Ballycommon Chapel	28/1(-12%)	(13) Ballycommon Chapel 28/1, 33/1, below form seventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Winless in 15 starts; ran okay in a C&D handicap last month but plenty more needed.
13th 13th (15) (40/1 -100%) Berlina	40/1(-100%)	(15) Berlina 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, first run since leaving G. M. Lyons when respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 35 days ago. Has work to do. RESERVE First reserve; beaten 10l on stable and handicap debut over 1m2f here last month.

LTO Selection:

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SKY LEGEND is in-form and ideally suited by conditions. A rare Galileo-sired 16-race-maiden, he ran well from 1lb higher in better company last time with his same rider again claiming 5lb. Flier is a 14-race maiden but has had just three previous course runs and performed well nine days ago. Uberrima Fides showed big improvement on a recent CD run and while a 15-race maiden, should compete. Not Just Any Eagle has won once from 14 runs and while beaten a short-head recently, his best for is over slightly shorter trips. Gurkha Girl tries this distance for the first time but finished well here last month, while Brave Thought ran well (at 50/1) over C&D last month and seems quite unexposed. In-form Breagagh is a 41-race maiden and Anjah is long absent, while Shining Aitch defeated a subsequent dual winner in November but his best form is over shorter distances.

BRAVE THOUGHT shaped as if her turn is near when a very good C&D second last time so gets the nod with that form working out well. Not Just Any Eagle is also weighted to have a big say, while Flier and Gurkha Girl also need factoring into this competitve handicap.

The one to be on could be UBERRIMA FIDES, who just failed to get up on his C&D debut two weeks ago and might have more to offer

19:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (7/2 +30%) Swinging Eddie	7/2(+30%)	(3) Swinging Eddie 7/2, C&D winner. 16/1, good third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 7 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Dual C&D winner who was a close third at Southwell last Friday; respected.
2 2nd (7) (12/1 -200%) Blue Collar Lad	12/1(-200%)	(7) Blue Collar Lad 12/1, 9/4, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 47 days ago. One to consider. On dangerous mark and he ran well at Lingfield latest; possibilities back in trip.
3 3rd (5) (11/4 -10%) Intoxicata	11/4(-10%)	(5) Intoxicata 11/4, C&D winner. 3 wins from 15 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in November. 9/4, good second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 7 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards. Two wins in the autumn and she's been placed in last four starts; big player again.
4 4th (4) (8/1 -33%) King Of Speed	8/1(-33%)	(4) King Of Speed 8/1, 11/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Can give a good account. 0-11 on AW but he's unexposed at this trip and was placed over C&D last time; in the mix.
5th 5th (12) (80/1 -100%) Say Grace	80/1(-100%)	(12) Say Grace 80/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D 46 days ago. Well below form in her four runs this year and losing run is now up to 18; no appeal.
6th 6th (1) (6/1 -33%) Aussi Mandate	6/1(-33%)	(1) Aussi Mandate 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Kempton (8f) 16 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Needs considering. 3yo who was an eyecatching third on her recent handicap debut at Kempton (1m); interesting.
7th 7th (10) (150/1 -200%) Musaytir	150/1(-200%)	(10) Musaytir 150/1, One win from 36 Flat runs. 100/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 3 days ago. Record of 1-36 and he's not finished closer than seventh in his last seven runs; opposable.
8th 8th (9) (22/1 +33%) Independent Beauty	22/1(+33%)	(9) Independent Beauty 22/1, Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. 125/1, creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 15 days ago, hampered. Blinkers on 1st time. In the mix. Inconsistent 28-race maiden who has been well held in last three runs; no appeal.
9th 9th (2) (16/5 +47%) Diamondsinthesand	16/5(+47%)	(2) Diamondsinthesand 16/5, C&D winner in November. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 12 days ago. Not taken lightly. Off the mark (21st attempt) when scoring over C&D last month but was well held here latest.
10th 10th (11) (18/1 -50%) College Wizard	18/1(-50%)	(11) College Wizard 18/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 16/1) 36 days ago. One for the shortlist. 0-11 but he's reached the frame in 7f handicaps in last two starts; not ruled out.

LTO Selection:

19:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

INTOXICATA has been a model of consistency over the past couple of months and Ed Dunlop's filly appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to get her head back in front. Aussi Mandate is capable of better after finishing third at Kempton but the drop in trip might not see her in the best light. With that in mind, the main danger could prove to be Diamondsinthesand, who scored over C&D on his penultimate start.

A case can be made for a few of these but INTOXICATA is already a three-time winner in 2023 and signalled she is ready to go in again when a good Southwell second last time out. Diamondsinthesand is a fellow C&D scorer and feared most, although a solid case can also be made for in-form duo Blue Collar Lad and College Wizard.

Top of the list is INTOXICATA (nap) who has a record of 112322 since the end of October. Aussi Mandate is feared most.

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (8/1 +11%) Freescape	8/1(+11%)	(2) Freescape 8/1, 6-time course winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, 4/1) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Enters calculations. On a fair mark now but well beaten over 1m here last time and needs to bounce back.
2 2nd (9) (3/1 +50%) Benavente	3/1(+50%)	(9) Benavente 3/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable ½-length second of 14 to Fairytale Princess in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 35 days ago, never nearer. Can go well again. Held a half-length by Fairytale Princess over C&D last month; should be thereabouts again.
3 3rd (7) (11/4 +31%) Satono Chevalier	11/4(+31%)	(7) Satono Chevalier 11/4, Course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Off 8 months before good third of 14 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Has to be taken seriously with that run under his belt off an unchanged mark. Fine effort after eight months off in a C&D handicap two weeks ago; should go close.
4 4th (1) (10/3 +0%) Tyson Fury	10/3(+0%)	(1) Tyson Fury 10/3, First run since leaving Richard Spencer when good second of 8 in handicap (20/1) at this course (12f) 14 days ago, finishing with running left. Can make presence felt. 1m4f might be his best but should be competitive over this 1m2f and one for the shortlist.
5th 5th (3) (5/1 +50%) Migdam	5/1(+50%)	(3) Migdam 5/1, 11/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Yard having good spell. Can give a good account. Went up 7lb for winning a 1m handicap here in October; comes into the reckoning.
6th 6th (11) (10/1 -11%) Final Check	10/1(-11%)	(11) Final Check 10/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Newcastle in November. 5/1, good sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Likely contender. Not quite able to get into it over C&D two weeks ago having gone up 15lb; 4lb wrong here.
7th 7th (4) (28/1 -40%) Lust	28/1(-40%)	(4) Lust 28/1, 33/1, first run since leaving Ger Lyons when respectable fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (8f) 42 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hood on 1st time. In the mix. Fair fourth on his stable and AW debut over 1m last month; new trip and new headgear tried.
8th 8th (8) (33/1 -106%) May Night	33/1(-106%)	(8) May Night 33/1, Arrives below par, fifth of 14 in claimer at this course (12f, 8/1) 9 days ago. Possibilities now reverted in trip. Respectable efforts in a pair of claimers over 7f and 1m4f last twice; more needed though.
9th 9th (6) (20/1 -82%) Dukeman	20/1(-82%)	(6) Dukeman 20/1, Lightly-raced winner. 8/11, career best when winning 3-runner handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) with plenty in hand. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Simon & Ed Crisford and one to consider. Dual winner bought for just 7,000gns at the Newmarket Autumn sales; interesting runner.
10th 10th (5) (50/1 -400%) Point Gellibrand	50/1(-400%)	(5) Point Gellibrand 50/1, Nineteenth of 20 in handicap (18/1) at the Curragh (8f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Changed hands for just 2,000Gns at the Newmarket Autumn sales; best watched on stable bow.
11th 11th (12) (80/1 -400%) Young And Fun	80/1(-400%)	(12) Young And Fun 80/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below-par fourth of 6 in handicap (5/2) at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft). Off 167 days. First run for yard after leaving Roger Varian. Hood back on with more required. Probably best watched on her stable debut after five months off; 4lb out of the handicap.

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20:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SATONO CHEVALIER finished third to a subsequent winner on December 6, when his rider claimed 5lb, and should run to his rating. Ideally suited by the all-weather, he is consistent and likes this distance. Dual course winner Benavente was beaten by today's rival Fairytale Princess here in November on his first attempt at this distance and might build on that, despite being 1lb out of the handicap. Fairytale Princess was subsequently well held by Yokkell, who the selection chased home recently and that loosely ties together some form lines. Final Check finished sixth in that December 6 race but is now 4lb out of the handicap. Top-weight Tyson Fury ran well on yard debut recently but would prefer further, while six-time course winner Freescape's rating has fallen recently. Migdam doesn't look ahead of the handicapper. Point Gellibrand, Dukeman and 4lb 'wrong' Young And Fun are all long absent and debuting for new connections.

Most of these can have a say but C&D scorer SATONO CHEAVALIER is fancied to build on his promising C&D third after an absence and return to winning ways. Tyson Fury is feared most on the back of a good recent second here for his new yard ahead of Benavente and Fairytale Princess, who both having winning form at the track.

Preference is for SATONO CHEVALIER(nap), a dual winner earlier in the year here and ran a cracker over C&D after eight months off

20:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (12) (5/1 +9%) Great Blasket	5/1(+9%)	(12) Great Blasket 5/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 9/2, below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, heavy) 83 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John Joseph Murphy and not taken lightly if back on his A-game. Well held in last two runs in Ireland and has bit to prove on AW/stable debut.
2 2nd (11) (8/1 -60%) Wadacre Grace	8/1(-60%)	(11) Wadacre Grace 8/1, 4 wins from 21 runs this year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 11/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago. Can go well again. Five-time AW winner who made a bold bid when third over C&D last time; key player.
3 3rd (5) (15/2 -25%) Cosmos Raj	15/2(-25%)	(5) Cosmos Raj 15/2, 12/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, never nearer. Not discounted. 0-11 on AW but was a respectable fourth over C&D last time and he shouldn't be far away.
4 4th (3) (8/1 +50%) Light Up Our Stars	8/1(+50%)	(3) Light Up Our Stars 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Seventh of 8 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 3 days ago so needs to bounce back. Two wins on Tapeta this autumn but he's finished seventh in his last three runs.
5th 5th (8) (5/1 -11%) Hale End	5/1(-11%)	(8) Hale End 5/1, Arrives in fine form, third of 10 to Tiger Beetle in handicap at this course (9.5f, 10/1) 38 days ago when caught further back than ideal. Big shout eased 1 lb. Won at Hamilton in June and he has a solid record since; should go well again back in trip.
6th 6th (1) (4/1 +56%) Tiger Beetle	4/1(+56%)	(1) Tiger Beetle 4/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. 8/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 17 days ago, not clear run. Can make presence felt. Triple course winner who had a tough task at Lingfield latest; respected back in a Class 5.
7th 7th (2) (11/1 +21%) Kaaranah	11/1(+21%)	(2) Kaaranah 11/1, Latest win at Kempton in September. Eighth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Can give a good account. Ended a losing run at Kempton but he's been well below that form in both subsequent runs.
8th 8th (4) (10/1 -67%) Sucellus	10/1(-67%)	(4) Sucellus 10/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 9/2) 18 days ago. Down in trip. Chance if rediscovering old form. On dangerous mark but he's been out of sorts this year and needs to get back on track.
9th 9th (9) (7/1 +30%) Supaspecialawesome	7/1(+30%)	(9) Supaspecialawesome 7/1, Course winner. 13/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago so needs to take a step forward. Overall record of 1-12 and he's finished down the field in last three runs; bit to prove.
10th 10th (7) (50/1 -317%) Lafan	50/1(-317%)	(7) Lafan 50/1, Course winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (11f). Off 177 days. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Barry Brennan. Needs to get back on track. His last win was an emphatic success over C&D; needs checking in market on stable debut.
11th 11th (10) (80/1 -471%) Port Erin	80/1(-471%)	(10) Port Erin 80/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Kempton in October. 11/1, last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Difficult ask. Three wins this year but he was tailed off on Tapeta last time and has something to prove.
12th 12th (6) (100/1 -525%) Break Point	100/1(-525%)	(6) Break Point 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to firm), finding test too much. Off 119 days. First run for yard after leaving Sean Woods. Something to find on form. Still unexposed but he needs improvement back in trip for new yard; been gelded.

LTO Selection:

20:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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

All three of TIGER BEETLE's victories have come at this track and the drop back in distance appears unlikely to inconvenience the five-year-old in his attempt for a third victory in five outings. Hale End ran with credit when third to the selection last month and is capable of another decent showing, while others for the shortlist include Cosmos Raj and Break Point.

HALE END is knocking on the door and can get back to winning ways eased 1 lb here having not enjoyed the rub of the green when third here last time. Tiger Beetle came out on top that day and rates the chief threat to Michael Dods's 3-y-o, with Wadacre Grace another who can have a say in an open contest.

This looks a bit trappy but the vote goes to five-time AW winner WADACRE GRACE, who made a bold bid over C&D 13 days ago.

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Tomform Friday 22nd December 2023

Races & Results Friday 22nd December 2023

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12:00 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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12:30 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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12:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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13:05 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:20 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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14:07 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:42 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Ascot Maiden Chase (Class 1) 19f Race Class Flow

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15:17 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:25 Dundalk Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Dundalk Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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17:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:45 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow