1 Wednesday 27th December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 43 Races on Wednesday 27th December 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Limerick, 8 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Kempton, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

11:50 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	Class Runs	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
	(2) (6/5 -9%) The Same		6/5(-9%)																						(2) The Same 6/5, Low-mileage 6-y-o who scored on hurdles debut at Market Rasen (20.6f) in March prior to pair of in-the-frame efforts. Jumped accurately and ran out an impressive winner on chase debut at aforementioned venue in November and looks destined for better things. Should stay (winning Irish pointer). Won in fine style on chase debut and could still be well treated even after a 9lb rise.
	(1) (8/11 +9%) Twinjets		8/11(+9%)																						(1) Twinjets 8/11, Dual bumper winner who attained a useful level over hurdles, winning 3 times at up to 21f for Milton Harris. All the better for chase bow when making a winning debut for this yard at Doncaster 12 days ago, looking better than ever. Open to further improvement as a chaser. Easy win at Doncaster recently on first run for Paul Nicholls; 9lb rise might not stop him.

LTO Selection:

11:50 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

TWINJETS made the perfect start to life under the tutelage of Paul Nicholls when landing the spoils in taking fashion at Doncaster. The handicapper has had his say by putting the six-year-old up 9lb, but there should be more to come from him over this distance. The Same created a deep impression on his chasing bow when justifying favouritism at Market Rasen and can give the selection plenty to think about.

Hard to split THE SAME and Twinjets who both ran out impressive winners over fences last time, the former shading the vote.

Narrow preference is for TWINJETS, who is taken to make it 2-2 for Paul Nicholls, but The Same could also still be well treated.

12:00 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(11) (2/1 -6%) Minella Blueway	2/1(-6%)	(11) Minella Blueway 2/1, Winning Irish pointer who has shaped well in a couple of maiden hurdles, conceding first run to the winner when second at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) last month. Remains with potential and shouldn't be long in going one better. Placed on first two starts over hurdles (once over C&D); leading contender.
(2) (3/1 +25%) Broughshane	3/1(+25%)	(2) Broughshane 3/1, Cost £150,000 after easily winning his sole start in Irish points in February and was well backed prior to running out approaching home turn on his debut at Ascot 13 months ago. Interesting to see what the betting makes of him ahead of this return to action. Irish point winner; absent since running out in early stages of rules debut in late 2022.
(9) (7/2 +53%) Mahland	7/2(+53%)	(9) Mahland 7/2, €38,000 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam, made frame on Flat, half-sister to smart hurdler (2m-2½m winner) Ebaziyan and fair hurdler (stayed 2½m) Ebanour. Off mark in points at second attempt in April and would need taking seriously if the market speaks in his favour. Won a maiden point in April but has considerably more on his plate here.
(7) (10/3 -21%) Largy Poet	10/3(-21%)	(7) Largy Poet 10/3, Cost £85,000 after finishing runner-up in his sole Irish point in April. Joined Paul Nicholls and shaped as if in need of the experience when fourth in 6-runner bumper a Ffos Las last month. Better expected now hurdling. Only fourth of six in Ffos Las bumper last month but may fare better now hurdling.
(13) (15/2 +85%) Private Pike	15/2(+85%)	(13) Private Pike 15/2, Slipped up sole start in bumpers and went backwards from hurdling when only eleventh of 16 in a C&D maiden hurdle. Safely held on both hurdling starts in October and not the most obvious answer here.
(4) (50/1 +0%) Diamond Monarch	50/1(+0%)	(4) Diamond Monarch 50/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle at this course on debut 10 months ago. Pulled up when 40-1 for debut here in February and not seen since.
(1) (66/1 -100%) Another Lord	66/1(-100%)	(1) Another Lord 66/1, Placed in bumpers during spring 2022 but more one for handicaps judged on his efforts in maiden hurdles since returning from an absence. Third in two spring bumpers but has made a low-key start to his hurdling career.
(5) (66/1 -65%) Home And Dry	66/1(-65%)	(5) Home And Dry 66/1, Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 2m, another good effort last time. Fair on the Flat but makes hurdling debut after six-month break; probably best watched.
(15) (66/1 -32%) The Midwife	66/1(-32%)	(15) The Midwife 66/1, Successful sole start in Irish points but just minor promise so far under Rules. Fifth of eight over C&D last month but seems unlikely to deliver today.
(8) (100/1 -100%) Mac's Legacy	100/1(-100%)	(8) Mac's Legacy 100/1, Hadn't looked much in bumpers and has done nothing to alter that view since switched to hurdles. Weakened tamely on both hurdling starts in November.
(12) (150/1 -200%) Mistymal	150/1(-200%)	(12) Mistymal 150/1, Won a point but there's been nothing in the way of encouragement so far over hurdles. Well beaten in small-field bumper and two hurdle races since switch to racing under rules.
(6) (200/1 -100%) Jongleur D'etoiles	200/1(-100%)	(6) Jongleur D'etoiles 200/1, Failed to meet expectations on sole bumper outing and well held all 3 starts over hurdles. Likely type for low-grade handicaps. Unable to land a significant blow in three novice/maiden hurdles in the autumn.
(14) (200/1 -300%) Come On Nia	200/1(-300%)	(14) Come On Nia 200/1, Telescope filly who has shown little in a course bumper/maiden hurdle. In rear throughout when 250-1 for C&D maiden hurdle last month.
(10) (250/1 -150%) Maximum Effort	250/1(-150%)	(10) Maximum Effort 250/1, Looks one for the longer term judged on bumper exploits. Safely held in both bumpers; can only be watched on hurdling debut.

LTO Selection:

12:00 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

The Fergal O'Brien stable can do little wrong at present and this looks like an ideal opportunity for CHECK THE SCORE to open his hurdles account following a taking bumper success on his debut under Rules at Warwick in April. The form of that contest may not have worked out in the interim but, as a point-to-point winner, he should relish going up in distance on his hurdles bow. A costly sort who ran out early on his Rules debut at Ascot last November, Broughshane must enter calculations, along with Largy Poet and Minella Blueway.

CHECK THE SCORE showed a good attitude to get up in the final 50 yds in a Warwick bumper in April and, with the longer trip sure to suit on this switch to hurdling, he's fancied to make it 2 from 2 under Rules. Minella Blueway has shaped well on both his starts over hurdles and remains with potential, while successful pointer Mahland and Largy Poet are others to consider.

Irish point winner MINELLA BLUEWAY was placed in similar races to this on his first two hurdling starts and still has potential.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
(10) (4/1 +0%) Ndaawi	4/1(+0%)	(10) Ndaawi 4/1, Useful Flat performer for Andrew Balding. The mount of Jack Kennedy from the Elliott quartet. Likely type. Smart 2yo who didn't progress this year; stable runs for and he looks their number one.
(3) (6/5 +40%) Ethical Diamond	6/5(+40%)	(3) Ethical Diamond 6/5, Fairly useful Flat winner. 5/1, won 12-runner maiden at Limerick (12.3f, good) in June. First run for yard after leaving Michael O'Meara. Very interesting hurdling debutant for top new stable. Flat winner; kicks off over hurdles in a race his trainer has won 4 times in 7 years.
(7) (9/4 +44%) Lark In The Mornin	9/4(+44%)	(7) Lark In The Mornin 9/4, Fairly useful Flat winner. Promising start over hurdles when second of 12 in juvenile at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 32 days ago. Will set a good standard for the rest to aim at if making the anticipated improvement. Good Flat ability and possibly bumped into a top-notcher on hurdling debut; chance.
(6) (10/1 -11%) Intellotto	10/1(-11%)	(6) Intellotto 10/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. 4/1, second of 14 in maiden at Cork (10.1f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Makes hurdle debut. Useful ability in all three Flat maidens and should develop into a very capable hurdler.
(12) (14/1 -40%) Pigeon House	14/1(-40%)	(12) Pigeon House 14/1, Fair form over hurdles. 11/4, below form when 24 lengths second of 6 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.6f, good) 78 days ago. Even a return to best unlikely to be enough here. Knocking on the door over hurdles but this could be the strongest maiden he's contested.
(9) (16/1 -14%) Mordor	16/1(-14%)	(9) Mordor 16/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat for David Simcock. One of 4 hurdle newcomers in this for his top yard and the betting should help to separate them. 0-5 on the Flat; can make a hurdler for top stable but this is a tough starter.
(18) (33/1 -136%) Evening's Empire	33/1(-136%)	(18) Evening's Empire 33/1, Fair Flat winner. 7/2, shaped well when second of 10 in juvenile at Cork (16.8f, heavy) on NH debut 17 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Open to progress. Pleasing second at Cork but one line of form hints at vulnerability at this level.
(8) (40/1 -186%) Leading Lion	40/1(-186%)	(8) Leading Lion 40/1, Fairly useful form when placed twice on AW Flat for John & Thady Gosden. Hurdle debut for top yard. Flat ability; looks down the stable's pecking order here on jockey bookings.
(2) (40/1 -150%) Eastmore	40/1(-150%)	(2) Eastmore 40/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat for Kevin Prendergast. The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling for new yard. Placed in all three Flat maidens; bought by Charles Byrnes for 80,000gns.
(11) (40/1 -150%) Palamon	40/1(-150%)	(11) Palamon 40/1, Fairly useful Flat performer. 9/1, won 8-runner handicap at York (10.2f, soft) in September, easily. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon. Hurdle debut. Left Richard Hannon for 85,000gns after running away with a 1m2f handicap at York in Sept.
(13) (40/1 -400%) Toll Stone	40/1(-400%)	(13) Toll Stone 40/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat Ken Condon. Joined a much respected stable ahead of his hurdle debut. Needs a betting check. 0-5 on the Flat and beaten 8l in a small-field Gowran maiden when last seen in October.
(1) (100/1 -203%) Caulaincourt	100/1(-203%)	(1) Caulaincourt 100/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. 11/2 and blinkered for 1st time, won 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (12f) 28 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ger Lyons. Starts out over hurdles in a hot race. Record of 1-8 on the Flat; launches hurdling career in a traditionally strong race.
(4) (125/1 -525%) Giselles Defence	125/1(-525%)	(4) Giselles Defence 125/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. 13/2, fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 12 days ago. Disappointed on hurdle debut back in September. Best to look elsewhere. Limited Flat maiden who was well beaten over hurdles at Ballinrobe in September.
(17) (125/1 -525%) Barrier	125/1(-525%)	(17) Barrier 125/1, Fair form at best on Flat for Andrew Balding. One of 4 in this for Gordon Elliott. 0-5 on the Flat for Andrew Balding and inferior to a few of these in that scene.
(21) (125/1 -525%) In The Trenches	125/1(-525%)	(21) In The Trenches 125/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. 18/1, second of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 77 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy. RESERVE. First reserve; placed on the Flat without winning in six attempts (unraced beyond 1m2f).
(5) (150/1 -50%) Hamsiyann	150/1(-50%)	(5) Hamsiyann 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, first run since leaving Jean-Claude Rouget when tailed-off eighth of 10 to Nurburgring in Grade 3 at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 24 days ago. May do better with his sights lowered slightly. Highly tried at Grade 3 level on his hurdling debut but didn't show a lot at 100-1.
(14) (150/1 -500%) Tranquil Sea	150/1(-500%)	(14) Tranquil Sea 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, fifth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.1f, heavy) 11 days ago. A long way behind Lark In The Mornin at Punchestown and was no better at Fairyhouse.
(19) (150/1 -355%) Lucky Agent	150/1(-355%)	(19) Lucky Agent 150/1, Malinas filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Alpha Ridge. Makes debut in a warm race. The only runner lacking any sort of experience and seriously up against it.
(20) (150/1 -127%) Lucy Wang	150/1(-127%)	(20) Lucy Wang 150/1, 38/1, pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Compiegne (16.9f, heavy) 47 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mlle A-S. Pacault. Insufficient promise in France to warrant a second look in a maiden of this nature.

LTO Selection:

12:05 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A dual winner on the Flat, NDAAWI was far from disgraced in a Listed event last time and this could be a good opportunity if taking to this new discipline. Limerick maiden scorer Ethical Diamond merits respect on his hurdling debut for the Willie Mullins team, along with Mordor and Evening's Empire, who sports a first-time hood having hit the crossbar on her hurdling bow 17 days ago.

Several interesting hurdle newcomers but LARK IN THE MORNIN will set a good standard for them to aim at if making the expected improvement on the back of his promising hurdle debut second at Punchestown. Ethical Diamond, Ndaawi and Mordor head the many likely types among the hurdle debutants, while Evening's Empire is also respected on the back of her Cork second.

Ethical Diamond holds obvious appeal but LARK IN THE MORNIN was of similar Flat ability and he's had a run over hurdles.

12:19 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (2/1 -45%) Garde La Peche	2/1(-45%)	(4) Garde La Peche 2/1, £170,000 5-y-o, Kapgarde mare. Half-sister to French 17f hurdle winner La Pacotille. Newcomers from yard often fancied. Wide-margin winner of a maiden point in March and she's of strong interest. Won with plenty to spare on sole point start and sold for 170,000GBP after; respected.
(12) (3/1 -60%) Pallas Athene	3/1(-60%)	(12) Pallas Athene 3/1, €60,000 3-y-o, £125,000 5-y-o, Milan mare. Closely related to useful hurdler Crosshill, stays 3m. Dam bumper winner. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Successful sole start between the flags and she's a likely player on Rules debut. Made 125,000GBP at the sales after winning a point; respected on debut for top yard.
(6) (6/5 +56%) Judicieuse Allen	6/5(+56%)	(6) Judicieuse Allen 6/5, Promising type. 81/10 and hooded for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Pau (17.4f, soft). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving Gabriel Leenders. Joined top yard and she's high on the shortlist. Runner-up in a juvenile hurdle (hvy) on sole start in France; commands plenty of respect.
(5) (12/1 +33%) Hurricane Bailey	12/1(+33%)	(5) Hurricane Bailey 12/1, Youmzain filly. Half-sister to fairly useful chaser Seven No Trumps and fair 3m hurdle winner Ballyknock Cloud. Cost 1,000euros as a foal; second runner for yard; likely best watched.
(8) (28/1 +15%) Leitrim Park	28/1(+15%)	(8) Leitrim Park 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving W. P. Mullins when ninth of 11 in bumper at Wexford (16f, heavy, 12/1). Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Ciaran Murphy. Placed in two of three bumper starts for Willie Mullins last year; can improve from this.
(3) (40/1 -21%) Desperado Genie	40/1(-21%)	(3) Desperado Genie 40/1, Conduit mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart chaser I Just Know and fairly useful but unreliable chaser Need To Know. Runner-up both starts between the flags. Runner-up both points; will have to step up on rules debut but should run respectably.
(13) (40/1 +50%) Redzy Rocco	40/1(+50%)	(13) Redzy Rocco 40/1, Shirocco mare. Sister to 2¼m bumper winner Ballybough Native, and half-sister to modest hurdler Fourina, stayed 3m. Winner of one of her 4 starts in points. Point winner but beaten in winners' races lately and will have to step up.
(7) (50/1 -317%) Killeavy Rose	50/1(-317%)	(7) Killeavy Rose 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 6/1, seventh of 8 in bumper at this course (16f, heavy) on NH debut 36 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Beaten 26l in a bumper at this track on debut and will have to improve plenty to take this.
(17) (50/1 +24%) Stage Lady	50/1(+24%)	(17) Stage Lady 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, seventh of 10 in bumper at Punchestown (16f, heavy). Off 11 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Showed promise when 3rd in a bumper at this meeting last year; hurdling debut.
(18) (80/1 +20%) Whatyouwant	80/1(+20%)	(18) Whatyouwant 80/1, Ocovango mare. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Calusa Caldera. Dam is related to winners; will have to be fairly smart to take this on debut.
(14) (80/1 +60%) Seren Ni	80/1(+60%)	(14) Seren Ni 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, eighth of 17 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Naas (16f, soft) on NH debut 13 days ago. Up in trip. Well beaten in a Naas maiden hurdle on debut but could better that now.
(11) (80/1 -21%) Next Question	80/1(-21%)	(11) Next Question 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, ninth of 10 in bumper at Sligo (18.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 139 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Saddle slipped after racing keenly on debut in a Sligo bumper; seems best watched.
(15) (100/1 +50%) Shesabreeze	100/1(+50%)	(15) Shesabreeze 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 16 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Engaged 12.58 Limerick Tuesday. Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles, including here, so not easy to make a case for.
(2) (150/1 -50%) Cooltubrid Eva	150/1(-50%)	(2) Cooltubrid Eva 150/1, €7,500 3-y-o, Champs Elysees filly. Half-sister to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Red Windsor. Likely to come on for the run. Cost 7,500euros as a 3yo; will have to be fairly smart to take this on debut.
(9) (150/1 -127%) Lucy Prunella	150/1(-127%)	(9) Lucy Prunella 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Paul John Gilligan when last of 14 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Thurles (23f, soft) 34 days ago. Beaten a long way in two maiden hurdles 998 days apart and looks best watched.
(16) (200/1 +0%) Sineads Fancy	200/1(+0%)	(16) Sineads Fancy 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 150/1, ninth of 13 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Well beaten in three maiden hurdles at big prices and of more interest in handicaps.

LTO Selection:

12:19 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

GARDE LA PECHE made such an impression in a point-to-point at Durrow in March that she was since purchased by the high-flying Robcour outfit, and is now in the hands of Henry De Bromhead. This looks like a perfect way to get her career under Rules off to a flyer, with French recruit Judicieuse Allen looking best placed to chase her home, being by a sire that her trainer has had plenty of success with in the past. Pallas Athene arrives with a similar profile to the selection and must also enter calculations.

GARDE LA PECHE, Judicieuse Allen and Pallas Athene are interesting recruits for their top yards and could be the trio to concentrate on. Peference is for the first-named, who was a facile winner of a maiden point during the spring. Judicieuse Allen, runner-up on her sole start in France, is just about second choice ahead of Pallas Athene. Milanaway is not without each-way hope.

With the benefit of racecourse experience, JUDICIEUSE ALLEN could go one better than on debut in France back in January.

12:25 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (4/1 -20%) Clovis Boy	4/1(-20%)	(3) Clovis Boy 4/1, Built on his handicap debut fourth of 19 on reappearance when seeing off 7 rivals over 2½m in the mud at Hexham last month. Should be more to come from him now stepping up to 3m. Won at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) last month and open to further improvement now up in trip.
(1) (4/1 -29%) Shewearsthewellies	4/1(-29%)	(1) Shewearsthewellies 4/1, Has a quirky side, but it isn't stopping her at present, winning 3 of her 4 starts since switching to handicap hurdles. A further 6 lb rise makes life harder but further progress can't be discounted. Thriving mare who is 3-4 in handicaps and holds strong claims once more.
(6) (9/2 +0%) It's Maisy	9/2(+0%)	(6) It's Maisy 9/2, Fortunate winner of a 5-runner novice at Sedgefield in April but no luck about her 23f Market Rasen handicap success 3 weeks ago. Unexposed as a stayer and much respected off 4 lb higher. Stayed on strongly for 2m7f soft-ground win on handicap debut; could have more to offer.
(8) (11/2 -22%) Abbeyhill	11/2(-22%)	(8) Abbeyhill 11/2, Irish point winner who landed a gamble in 7-runner handicap at Plumpton (25f, soft, 4/1) last month, suited by the increase test of stamina. Backed that up when second at Taunton (3m) 10 days later. Another 5 lb higher here but still respected. Has a progressive profile over staying trips and could be bang there.
(4) (12/1 -40%) Knacker Trapper	12/1(-40%)	(4) Knacker Trapper 12/1, Modest in bumpers and similar standard in novice hurdles at up to 2½m. More chance now handicapping and he's bred to be suited by this longer trip. Could be suited by the step up in trip on h'cap debut but he's not obviously well treated.
(11) (14/1 +28%) Eveque	14/1(+28%)	(11) Eveque 14/1, Poor maiden but was third over fences at Newcastle last month and yet to be asked for effort when unseating 3 out at Hexham since. Reverts to hurdles now. 9yo who remains a maiden but is on a competitive mark on his best chase form.
(2) (18/1 -17%) Perculator	18/1(-17%)	(2) Perculator 18/1, Bumper winner but yet to really kick on over hurdles. Should be sharper for last month's Newcastle reappearance, though, and being dropped a further 2 lb can only help. Edging down the weights but the first-time cheekpieces need to prompt some improvement.
(9) (18/1 -67%) You Say Its Over	18/1(-67%)	(9) You Say Its Over 18/1, Still looking for first success but has been runner-up over 3m at Hexham on her last 2 outings. This looks more competitive so perhaps playing for minor honours at best again. Runner-up the last twice but well beaten most recently and others may have her measure.
(13) (20/1 +0%) Oliver's Island	20/1(+0%)	(13) Oliver's Island 20/1, Returned to winning ways with a narrow success at Market Rasen last December. Not in the same form since, but now 5 lb below that winning mark so dangerous if staging a revival. Below par on final two runs last season and same story on his two outings this term.
(7) (20/1 +10%) Amber Gold	20/1(+10%)	(7) Amber Gold 20/1, Modest maiden who weakened to finish well held on her 21f course reappearance in October. Still relatively unexposed but others arrive with much more pressing claims. Returns from long absence but she's very lightly raced and might not be a forlorn hope.
(10) (25/1 -106%) My Strong Man	25/1(-106%)	(10) My Strong Man 25/1, Poor maiden handicap hurdler who was well held at Newcastle last month. Others are more obvious. Twice finished second earlier this year but below best in the autumn; now 0-16 over h'dles.
(12) (25/1 +0%) Storm Force One	25/1(+0%)	(12) Storm Force One 25/1, Reached the frame twice over C&D last spring but off since a lesser run at Southwell in April and this long-standing maiden is probably best watched this time. Some fair runs last season but she's a 25-race maiden; may again find a few to be too good.
(5) (33/1 +0%) One Fer Mamma	33/1(+0%)	(5) One Fer Mamma 33/1, Resumed with encouraging third at Haydock last season but left Matt Sheppard after finishing fifth at Warwick a year ago and has struggled in 3 outings for current yard. Has lots to prove. Has dropped down the weights but has struggled this year and others are preferred.
(14) (33/1 -52%) Invincible De Mee	33/1(-52%)	(14) Invincible De Mee 33/1, Too free after 8 months off when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 49 days ago. Should step forward now but others are still preferred. Minor honours early this year in first two handicaps but pulled up on both outings since.

LTO Selection:

12:25 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

ABBEYHILL found only subsequent Ascot scorer Top Cloud too strong on his latest outing at Taunton and a 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent the six-year-old from regaining the winning thread. The hat-trick seeking Shewearsthewellies isn't taken lightly and is likely to give another good account of herself. Hexham victor Clovis Boy should have more to come now faced with a stiffer test of stamina, while handicap debutant Knacker Trapper is one to consider at longer odds.

IT'S MAISY relished the step up to around 3m when making a successful start to her handicap career at Market Rasen and is narrowly preferred to fellow lightly-raced improver Clovis Boy. The thriving Shewearsthewellies and Neil Mulholland's Abbeyhill are others likely to have a say.

Competitive stuff. CLOVIS BOY has been in good form over 2m4f since moving into handicaps and this step up in trip can suit.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (Evens +20%) Jackpot D'Athou	Evens(+20%)	(3) Jackpot D'Athou Evens, :€165,000 purchase on the back of finishing runner-up sole start in a French bumper and similar form when twice hitting the frame for new yard in that sphere during the spring. Underwent breathing surgery in the interim and made winning hurdles debut over C&D last month. More to come. Wind surgery before winning hurdle debut in 12-runner C&D maiden (heavy) seven weeks ago.
(2) (4/1 +33%) Ito Ditto	4/1(+33%)	(2) Ito Ditto 4/1, Returned from 7 months off much improved with a maiden win in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft) in October and even better form when runner-up from revised mark at Exeter, pulling clear with another in-form rival. Respected back in novice company. 1st and 2nd in his two handicaps this season but needs further improvement.
(12) (5/1 +9%) Followango	5/1(+9%)	(12) Followango 5/1, Irish point winner barely had to come off the bridle to make a winning Rules debut in a 2m bumper at Ffos Las last month. Promising hurdles newcomer. 2-2 after Irish point and bumper at Ffos Las (2m, heavy); took the latter easily by 19l.
(1) (5/2 +0%) Imperial Saint	5/2(+0%)	(1) Imperial Saint 5/2, £40,000 5-y-o, Saint Des Saints gelding. Brother to 2 winners, and half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful French chaser Cri d'Amour. Easily off mark in Irish points at third attempt in May and went with zest when following up on hurdles bow at Ludlow a month ago. 13-2, no problems in 16-runner maiden hurdle at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) on rules debut.
(13) (20/1 -25%) Inion Tiogair	20/1(-25%)	(13) Inion Tiogair 20/1, Fair bumper winner last season. Better effort in C&D hurdles this term when 10 lengths third of 12 in novice last month but has work to do with Jackpot D'athou. 10l behind Jackpot D'Athou over C&D latest (heavy); has a 7lb swing.
(8) (40/1 -300%) Ruler Legend	40/1(-300%)	(8) Ruler Legend 40/1, Useful Irish Flat 10f winner in 2022. Likely needed the run on hurdles debut in June but off the track again since. In good hands and market may guide. Went the wrong way on Flat and modest form on hurdling/stable debut at Worcester in June.
(5) (66/1 -100%) Captain Wallace	66/1(-100%)	(5) Captain Wallace 66/1, Brother to 2 winners and went close on the second of his 2 starts in Irish maiden points earlier this year. Disappointing having attracted support in novice here (19.5f) on hurdling debut and didn't fare much better at Newbury. Short-headed in an Irish maiden point (soft) in March; disappointing in two hurdle races.
(9) (150/1 -50%) Shillanavogy	150/1(-50%)	(9) Shillanavogy 150/1, Cost £65,000 after making the frame both starts in Irish points but well held in 3 starts for new connections. Well beaten in the mud this year for a bumper and two recent hurdle races.
(6) (150/1 -275%) Jasmin De Grugy	150/1(-275%)	(6) Jasmin De Grugy 150/1, Once-raced in points and cost a bit, but offered little on hurdles debut at Newton Abbot 10 weeks ago. Did not show enough in his Irish points or 2m1f novice hurdle on heavy at Newton Abbot.
(11) (200/1 -100%) Solstice Saint	200/1(-100%)	(11) Solstice Saint 200/1, Half-brother to 4 winners but hasn't shown enough in 2 bumpers/novice hurdles to fancy his chances here. Joint-favourite for debut but increasingly big odds since and none of that form reads well.
(4) (200/1 -1150%) Absolute Steel	200/1(-1150%)	(4) Absolute Steel 200/1, €16,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Daphne Moon and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Mulberry Hill. No impact in a Market Rasen bumper 3 weeks ago. 17-2 for maiden bumper at Market Rasen (2m, soft) three weeks ago but came last of five.
(7) (200/1 -300%) My Friend Sean	200/1(-300%)	(7) My Friend Sean 200/1, Look a long-term project on what he's achieved in a bumper/novice hurdle. Always towards rear in bumper at Hereford (good) and novice at Taunton (2m, good to soft).
(10) (250/1 -150%) Sky Power	250/1(-150%)	(10) Sky Power 250/1, Useful at best on Flat (stays 1½m) but not at that level lately and low-key start over timber. Out of form this year, including tailed off in two novice hurdles last month.

LTO Selection:

12:30 Chepstow Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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JACKPOT D'ATHOU is clearly held in high regard by connections, having been entered in the Grade 1 at Aintree on Boxing Day before being reverted to this much easier contest. A winner over C&D on his hurdles bow last month, the son of Doctor Dino can defy a 7lb penalty, with talented mare Followango looking best placed to chase him home after an easy success in a Ffos Las bumper. Imperial Saint and Ito Ditto are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

Plenty of depth to this with IMPERIAL SAINT awarded the vote to complete the hat-trick following a smooth success at Ludlow a month ago. Jackpot d'Athou swerved a Grade 1 to come here so has to command respect, with Ito Ditto also arriving on the up.

Jackpot D'Athou faces IMPERIAL SAINT who was not hard pressed to score at Ludlow. Followango hacked up in her bumper.

12:35 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (1/2 -25%) Marine Nationale	1/2(-25%)	(6) Marine Nationale 1/2, Lightly-raced 6-y-o who was 2-2 in bumpers and successful all 3 starts over hurdles last season, culminating in a ready success in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival (16.4f, soft, 9/2) in March. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Hugely exciting recruit to the novice chase ranks. Carried all before him as a novice hurdler last season and could be anything over fences.
(4) (8/1 +27%) Firm Footings	8/1(+27%)	(4) Firm Footings 8/1, Promising individual. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Second of 5 in novice chase (10/3) at Punchestown (16.2f, heavy) on debut over fences 15 days ago. Entitled to improve with that experience under his belt should go one better before long. Looked unlucky not to win at Punchestown but this is a much stronger race.
(7) (8/1 +43%) Monbeg Park	8/1(+43%)	(7) Monbeg Park 8/1, Useful hurdler. 9/4, fourth of 10 in novice chase at Thurles (18.4f, good to soft) on debut over fences 27 days ago. Open to improvement. Each-way shout. Perhaps rusty after his break when behind Ho My Lord on his chase debut at Thurles.
(3) (9/1 +0%) Feu Du Bresil	9/1(+0%)	(3) Feu Du Bresil 9/1, Promising sort. Second of 10 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, heavy, 12/1) on debut over fences 33 days ago, getting first run. Remains open to improvement in this sphere and helps give top yard a strong hand here (also represented by Ho My Lord). Useful hurdler who went close on chase debut at Fairyhouse; solid place claims.
(5) (11/2 +0%) Ho My Lord	11/2(+0%)	(5) Ho My Lord 11/2, Promising individual. 14/1, second of 10 in novice chase won by smart stablemate Il Etait Temps at Thurles (18.4f, good to soft) on debut over fences 27 days ago, not knocked about. Should make his presence felt. Didn't hang about over hurdles; chased home a smart horse on chase debut at Thurles.
(9) (22/1 +21%) Walk With Paul	22/1(+21%)	(9) Walk With Paul 22/1, Fairly useful hurdler.10/1, sixth of 10 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, heavy) on debut over fences 33 days ago. Should have more to offer but several of these are more appealing. Finished some way behind Feu Du Bresil when sent chasing at Fairyhouse.
(1) (50/1 +0%) Dreal Deal	50/1(+0%)	(1) Dreal Deal 50/1, Useful hurdler. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (16f, 28/1) 26 days ago. Has shown ability in this sphere but not enough to suggest that he'll be up to winning this. 0-4 over fences and left behind by Facile Vega and others on his latest attempt at Navan.
(2) (66/1 +34%) Dutch Schultz	66/1(+34%)	(2) Dutch Schultz 66/1, Hurdles winner at Wexford in August. 9/4, bit below form third of 9 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 80 days ago. Held when a final-fence faller on sole previous chase start. Flat/hurdle winner; fell on chase debut and outclassed in this company.

LTO Selection:

12:35 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Feu Du Bresil found only his well-supported stablemate too strong on last month's fencing bow, and he should be on the premises with improvement on the cards, but the vote goes to MARINE NATIONALE. Last seen cruising to victory in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, the classy six-year-old ought to excel over the larger obstacles, for all that he does have fitness to prove. Others to note include Firm Footings and Ho My Lord.

All eyes will be on MARINE NATIONALE, who maintained his unbeaten record with a fine performance in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March and he is already ante-post favourite with several firms for the Arkle at this season's Festival. Granted a clean round of jumping, he will prove very hard to beat. Ho My Lord shaped with plenty of promise behind a smart stablemate on his chase debut at Thurles and is preferred to Firm Footings for forecast purposes.

This is all about MARINE NATIONALE who is already favourite in some lists for the Arkle. He was last term's standout 2m novice hurdler.

12:45 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (9/2 +18%) Brookie	9/2(+18%)	(2) Brookie 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland and has won 2 of his 3 starts since joining Anthony Honeyball, most recently producing a career-best when accounting for 9 rivals over this C&D (soft) last month. 5 lb rise demands more but he's clearly in good nick. 2-3 for new yard, most recently winning here; may have even more to offer; respected.
(5) (9/2 +50%) Our Champ	9/2(+50%)	(5) Our Champ 9/2, Looked firmly on the up when winning 2m handicaps at Plumpton and Cheltenham on first 2 outings for Chris Gordon. Good run of form has come to a halt with below par efforts at Ascot and Newbury since, though, and he needs to get back on track. Both wins for current stable came on good ground; interesting granted a sound surface.
(7) (9/1 -100%) Aurigny Mill	9/1(-100%)	(7) Aurigny Mill 9/1, Left previous efforts well behind to get off the mark in 14-runner novice at Taunton in March. Further progress when taking a Wincanton handicap (15.2f, heavy) 15 days ago in ready fashion 15 days ago and a 7 lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold show. Still an unexposed sort but removal of usual hood presents a question mark.
(3) (9/2 -100%) Matterhorn	9/2(-100%)	(3) Matterhorn 9/2, Went the right way last season and defied a penalty in fine style following a breathing operation and 7-month break at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) in November. Turned over when odds on for a novice event over the same C&D since but that form is strong and mark for this handicap debut looks fair. Suited by sharp tracks; split subsequent winners on latest novice start; strong contender.
(4) (10/3 -33%) Rock House	10/3(-33%)	(4) Rock House 10/3, Point/bumper winner who easily landed the odds on hurdling bow at Worcester (2m, good to soft) in September. Subsequent third upped to 19.4f in a Chepstow Grade 2 novice was no backward step (since undergone a wind op) and may well have more to offer dropping back in trip for this handicap debut. Ran well in Chepstow Grade 2 on last appearance; open to further progress; shortlisted.
(8) (11/2 +61%) Tapley	11/2(+61%)	(8) Tapley 11/2, Returned to form with a bang when bagging a 13-runner C&D handicap in November. Creditable third to Brookie back here next time and wasn't disgraced in a Grade 3 Newbury handicap latest but he looks vulnerable all the same. Respectable form at this course last month includes a good-ground win; solid claims.
(1) (14/1 +0%) Soaring Glory	14/1(+0%)	(1) Soaring Glory 14/1, Smart hurdler at his best, winner of the Betfair Hurdle in 2021. However, largely below par since landing a a listed handicap at Ascot in October of that year and has come up short off this reduced mark at Doncaster the last twice. Formerly useful; however, on a ten-race losing sequence and has become inconsistent.
(6) (18/1 +28%) Yorksea	18/1(+28%)	(6) Yorksea 18/1, Gambled on when landing a Fontwell handicap last December before finishing a fine fourth in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury. Fit from a good run on the Flat but blotted his copybook by refusing to race back at Fontwell last month and now tried in a visor. Won at Fontwell last Christmas; risky, having refused to race last month; visor enlisted.

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12:45 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

MATTERHORN split a pair of subsequent winners when attempting to saddle a penalty at Taunton last time, and a mark of 128 could yet underestimate Paul Nicholls' gelding now switched to handicaps. Rock House was far from disgraced in the Persian War at Chepstow, finishing third, and the unexposed son of Westerner is fancied to go well. It's been a while since Soaring Glory last tasted success, but a drop in class ought to aid his chance.

MATTERHORN didn't appear to find a great deal off the bridle when runner-up in a Taunton novice last time, but it would be premature to question his constitution at this early stage and, in any case, that form looks all the better in light of the easy subsequent victories of the two that he divided. With improvement likely now pitched into a handicap, he gets the nod ahead of Aurigny Mill, who did the job well at Wincanton recently, and fellow handicap debutant Rock House.

Front-running MATTERHORN (nap) has strong claims and could well prove very difficult to peg back. Rock House is feared most.

12:52 Limerick Hunter Chase 22f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(16) (4/1 -100%) Hathaways Cottage	4/1(-100%)	(16) Hathaways Cottage 4/1, Dual winning pointer, including last time (Dec 3). Likely sort for top yard in this sphere. Two wins from four starts in points; represents a top yard in this sphere and respected.
(12) (5/2 +38%) Romeo Magico	5/2(+38%)	(12) Romeo Magico 5/2, Won a point in the spring and second when last seen in May. Tongue tie added for hunter debut. From a good stable and has to enter the reckoning. Winner and runner-up in points; likely to be still improving, so can be a player.
(4) (6/1 +33%) Casey West	6/1(+33%)	(4) Casey West 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Arrives on the back of runner-up efforts in points. Not discounted on chase debut. Ability under rules in 2021; 2nd in two points for this yard lately and could go well.
(7) (9/2 +44%) Dromleigh	9/2(+44%)	(7) Dromleigh 9/2, Point winner who shaped with encouragement when third of 6 in hunter at Fairyhouse (24.3f, heavy, 4/1) on debut over fences 33 days ago. Should go well. A close 3rd in a Fairyhouse hunter chase; a major player on that form.
(15) (10/1 -11%) Dul Ar Aghaidh	10/1(-11%)	(15) Dul Ar Aghaidh 10/1, Dual winning pointer, including last time (Nov 25). Tongue tied for hunter debut. Would come into it if the betting speaks in his favour. Dual point winner; debut for this yard with a tongue-tie added and should run well.
(9) (12/1 -50%) John The Spark	12/1(-50%)	(9) John The Spark 12/1, Third on hunter debut in April and arrives fit from 2 recent point wins. Dual point winner lately; looks an improved horse now; a player with cheekpieces on.
(18) (15/2 +38%) Nene River	15/2(+38%)	(18) Nene River 15/2, Point winner. In good hands now switching to a hunter. One to note in the betting if getting a run. RESERVE. Maiden point winner ran well enough in a winners' race lately but will have to step up.
(2) (18/1 +64%) Ask Mike	18/1(+64%)	(2) Ask Mike 18/1, Made it sixth time lucky in points earlier this month (finished alone). Betting should help guide to expectations. Won a 6yo plus maiden point earlier this month; will have to step up plenty in this grade.
(5) (25/1 +50%) Commander Of Ten	25/1(+50%)	(5) Commander Of Ten 25/1, Fair hurdler in Britain. Has won a point for new connections. Could be up to making a impact on hunter debut. Won a maiden point and ran respectably in two winners races; will have to step up today.
(10) (28/1 -40%) Keep Me Posted	28/1(-40%)	(10) Keep Me Posted 28/1, Multiple point winner but well held in a bumper and hunter under Rules. Poor in a bumper and hunters chase (jumped poorly) on last two starts and questions.
(17) (33/1 -230%) Amenon	33/1(-230%)	(17) Amenon 33/1, Fair hurdler/chaser for Paul Nicholls. Winning pointer for new connections (runner-up last time). RESERVE. Won a maiden point in May but well held in two opens lately; reserve.
(14) (40/1 -1043%) Stormy Story	40/1(-1043%)	(14) Stormy Story 40/1, Winning pointer but pulled up last time (Nov 25). Hunter debut. Point winner in 2022; pulled-up on recent return and has to improve plenty on that.
(3) (66/1 -32%) Boss Robin	66/1(-32%)	(3) Boss Robin 66/1, Second on first of 2 hunters in the spring. Might be sharper for a recent point outing. Second in a maiden hunter chase at Cork in April but has been below that form twice since.
(1) (125/1 -150%) Arctic Skua	125/1(-150%)	(1) Arctic Skua 125/1, Runner-up in last 2 points but well held on Rules debut 14 months ago. Runner-up in two maiden points but will have to step tackling this grade; cheekpieces on.
(8) (125/1 -150%) Jimmybrien	125/1(-150%)	(8) Jimmybrien 125/1, Well held in a bumper back in 2021 but has won one of his 5 point starts since. Hunter debut. Won a maiden point in November but was well beaten in a winners' race since.
(13) (200/1 -300%) Salseros	200/1(-300%)	(13) Salseros 200/1, Modest form at best under Rules for Barry Connell. Has reached the frame in points recently but likely still best watched here. Maiden under all codes will have to step up hugely on point form lately.

LTO Selection:

12:52 Limerick Hunter Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Trainer David Christie landed this contest last year and he can follow suit this time around with HATHAWAYS COTTAGE, who was an impressive winner of a Ballindenisk point-to-point earlier in the month. The daughter of Mahler remains totally unexposed after just four starts between the flags and is preferred to Romeo Magico and Dromleigh, who ran with plenty of credit when third at Fairyhouse last month.

DROMLEIGH made a promising start to his hunter career at Fairyhouse last month and gets the nod, although market confidence behind David Christie point winner Hathaways Cottage would put a slightly different slant on things. Romeo Magic is another interesting Rules newcomer.

HATHAWAYS COTTAGE is lightly raced in points and could be the one to focus on, representing the connections of last year's winner.

13:00 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (4/1 +33%) Midnight Mary	4/1(+33%)	(2) Midnight Mary 4/1, Good strike rate over hurdles (4-12) and perfect start in this sphere when landing a 6-runner mares' handicap here (19.4f, soft) in January. Hasn't done a great deal wrong in 6 subsequent appearances but she's probably a shade too high in the weights for now. Won here in January on sole course visit and might not be far away now back down in grade.
(1) (5/1 +10%) Haute Estime	5/1(+10%)	(1) Haute Estime 5/1, Off the mark over fences when taking 5-runner novice at Warwick in March and going well when falling heavily 3 out on return at Perth in September. Has looked short of pace under hold-up tactics both starts since but eased in the weights and could be a threat if ridden more positively here. Hasn't run badly against males the last twice and on a lower mark now eased in grade.
(4) (11/4 +17%) Anti Bridgie	11/4(+17%)	(4) Anti Bridgie 11/4, Fair form in winning her first 2 starts over hurdles at Sedgefield and Kelso last season and shaped well on chase debut when third in 7-runner event at Carlisle in October. Another promising effort when again third at Catterick (25.2f, good to soft) last month and she merits respect. Creditable efforts when third on both chase starts; lightly raced and holds solid claims.
(3) (11/4 -38%) Gazette Bourgeoise	11/4(-38%)	(3) Gazette Bourgeoise 11/4, Scored twice over hurdles and, though yet to strike in this sphere, she went close to doing so in this headgear combination when returning from 8 months off at Ffos Las (21.5f, heavy). 3 lb nudge fair enough and she's a major player back up in trip here. Went very close on recent reappearance at Ffos Las; leading claims if repeating that form.
(5) (14/1 +14%) Shighness	14/1(+14%)	(5) Shighness 14/1, Consistent performer over hurdles last term, winning twice at Market Rasen (23.1f), and given a considerate introduction to chasing after 7 months off when fourth at Carlisle. However, it would be something of an understatement to say that she failed to build on that next time. It's very early days over fences but she needs to jump better than at Market Rasen latest.
(6) (15/2 -60%) Onestepatatime	15/2(-60%)	(6) Onestepatatime 15/2, Enhanced health strike rate over fences when landing a 6-runner handicap at Sedgefield (26.9f, heavy) on penultimate start. Wasn't disgraced off this revised mark over the same C&D next time, for all that she failed to justify short-priced favouritism, and couldn't rule out. Won three times at Sedgefield this year but she's away from her favourite course today.

LTO Selection:

13:00 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

GAZETTE BOURGEOISE was just denied by the progressive James Jet on her seasonal bow at Ffos Las earlier in the month. The pair drew 22 lengths clear of the third-placed finisher that day and a 3lb rise looks far from insurmountable for Ben Case's charge. Midnight Mary has posted some creditable efforts in class 3 events of late and she should be in the mix on this drop in grade. Anti Bridgie also looks capable of landing a race at this level.

GAZETTE BOURGEOISE travelled best throughout the race and was only mugged in the dying strides when returning to action at Ffos Las recently. Moving back up in trip here will not be a problem and she is taken to open her chase account at the eighth attempt. Anti Bridgie has made a positive start over fences and is feared most ahead of Haute Estime and Onestepatatime.

The lightly raced 6yo ANTI BRIDGIE (nap) has been a promising third on her two chase starts and can get off the mark over fences here.

13:05 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (4/5 +33%) Good Risk At All	4/5(+33%)	(3) Good Risk At All 4/5, Matched useful hurdles form at the first attempt when making a winning return in novice chase at Carlisle in October. Not in same form in listed chase at Cheltenham following month but looks on a good mark switched to a handicap. Seemed to find 3m too taxing last month but remains unexposed over fences.
(4) (7/1 -17%) Quel Destin	7/1(-17%)	(4) Quel Destin 7/1, Well held on 2m Ascot reappearance but looked back to his best when winning a match race at Fontwell 2 weeks ago. Will find this tougher. Won match race in first-time blinkers last month but others have more persuasive profiles.
(1) (11/4 -22%) First Flow	11/4(-22%)	(1) First Flow 11/4, Still capable of high-class form despite his advancing years, as shown by his fine second back in a handicap at Ascot (16.8f, good to soft) on return. Sound claims off same mark. Very creditable second off today's mark at Ascot last month; respected.
(2) (15/2 -25%) War Lord	15/2(-25%)	(2) War Lord 15/2, Useful chaser who made an encouraging return after a patchy 2022/23 campaign when third in Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter. However, ran poorly at Aintree since so difficult to know what to expect. Struggled on atrocious ground at Aintree 18 days ago but has claims on previous form.

LTO Selection:

13:05 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

GOOD RISK AT ALL is the least exposed of these and that should be an advantage as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing display at Cheltenham, where he failed to stay over three miles. A winner over close to this distance on his penultimate outing at Carlisle, Sam Thomas' charge should be at home in these conditions. The veteran First Flow showed plenty of his old zest when runner-up at Ascot on his return and he looks to be a big threat to the selection, along with former Grade 1 winner here Quel Destin.

GOOD RISK AT ALL is worth another chance to confirm chase debut promise off what looks a nice mark back in a handicap. Classy-veteran First Flow is the obvious threat under top weight.

3m stretched him last month but GOOD RISK AT ALL impressed over 2m4f on his chasing debut and still has more to offer over fences.

13:10 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (6/4 -20%) Captain Guinness	6/4(-20%)	(1) Captain Guinness 6/4, High-class chaser who was second in this 12 months ago. Warmed up for this with a reappearance win at Navan last month, with reopposing pair Dysart Dynamo and Saint Roi behind in third/fourth. Leading claims. Last year's second looked in terrific shape at Navan; best chance yet of a Grade 1 win.
(5) (9/4 -20%) Dinoblue	9/4(-20%)	(5) Dinoblue 9/4, Smart chaser. 5/6, didn't need to improve to win 5-runner Poplar Square Chase at Naas (16f, soft) on reappearance 45 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Fil Dor, always holding on. Should go well. Recent Grade 3 winner; mare's allowance brings her into the mix but career-best required.
(2) (9/2 +44%) Dysart Dynamo	9/2(+44%)	(2) Dysart Dynamo 9/2, Smart chaser. C&D winner. 11¼ lengths third of 5 to Captain Guinness in Fortria Chase (4/5) at Navan (16f, heavy) on reappearance 39 days ago, considerately handled. Should come on for the outing. No match for Captain Guinness at Navan and stiff task here on 9lb worse terms.
(3) (11/2 -10%) Gentleman De Mee	11/2(-10%)	(3) Gentleman De Mee 11/2, High-class chaser, including a C&D Grade 1 win at the Dublin Racing Festival in February. 10 lengths fourth of 5 to Energumene in William Hill Champion Chase (13/2) at Punchestown (16f, good to soft) final start. Player if fully primed for reappearance but Mark Walsh seemingly prefers Dinoblue. Career-best came over C&D at Dublin Racing Festival but flopped at Punchestown.
(4) (16/1 +0%) Saint Roi	16/1(+0%)	(4) Saint Roi 16/1, Very smart chaser. C&D winner. 10/1, 18¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Captain Guinness in Fortria Chase at Navan (16f, heavy) 39 days ago. C&D Grade 1 winner last year but lots to find with Captain Guinness on recent Navan run.

LTO Selection:

13:10 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

After finishing second in this race 12 months ago, CAPTAIN GUINNESS had the unenviable task of chasing home Energumene and Jonbon at Cheltenham and Sandown respectively. He capitalised on a drop in class when making a successful return in the Fortria and can deservedly register a breakthrough Grade 1 triumph now. A Willie Mullins quartet stands in his way, with Paul Townend on the returning Gentleman De Mee, although progressive mare Dinoblue might be the champion trainer's best hope. Dysart Dynamo and Saint Roi were behind the selection at Navan.

CAPTAIN GUINNESS looked every bit as good as ever when seeing off a couple of these in the Fortria at Naas last month and can provide the Henry de Bromhead yard with a third win in this in the last 5 years. Dinoblue is the mount of Mark Walsh from the J P McManus trio and might provide the chief threat ahead of Gentleman de Mee.

Willie Mullins fields four of the five here but the quartet could struggle to keep Henry de Bromhead's CAPTAIN GUINNESS (nap) at bay

13:20 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (4/9 +17%) Sir Gino	4/9(+17%)	(1) Sir Gino 4/9, Won listed newcomers race at Auteuil (by 1¾ lengths from Salvator Mundi, form working out well) in 2022/23: has left C. & Y. Lerner and had breathing operation. Sure to progress starting out for leading stable so he's a fascinating runner. Scored in Listed hurdle at Auteuil on sole French start; useful-looking recruit; respected.
(3) (8/1 -7%) Ithaca's Arrow	8/1(-7%)	(3) Ithaca's Arrow 8/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m), recording creditable placed efforts in handicaps on his last 3 starts. Coped quite well with heavy ground when second of 7 starting out over hurdles at Sandown 3 weeks ago, Open to improvement. Went very close at Sandown this month despite making two late errors; possibilities.
(2) (9/1 +36%) Insanity	9/1(+36%)	(2) Insanity 9/1, Fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner who was sent off odds-on to make a winning hurdles debut at Markey Rasen 3 weeks ago, only to finish third. Sure to build on that. Flat scorer; beaten favourite at Market Rasen on hurdles debut but may improve.
(4) (11/1 -10%) Nachtgeist	11/1(-10%)	(4) Nachtgeist 11/1, Dam half-sister to top-class hurdler/chaser (winner up to 3m) Melon: useful on Flat in Germany, stays 1¾m, won maiden last time. Has left Waldemar Hickst ahead of this hurdles debut. Useful on Flat in Germany; wears hood on hurdles debut; interesting recruit.
(7) (14/1 -27%) Torneo	14/1(-27%)	(7) Torneo 14/1, Fairly useful winner on Flat in France for Jean-Claude Rouget. Changed hands for €110,000 in July and made a promising start in this sphere when second of 7 in 2m juvenile hurdle at Catterick last month, his jumping lacking fluency at times. That form isn't great but he should progress. Ran encouragingly at Catterick; could well progress, having been gelded since.
(9) (20/1 +0%) Spiced Rum	20/1(+0%)	(9) Spiced Rum 20/1, Fair staying handicapper on Flat, improving again when wide-margin winner in very testing conditions at Bath (17f) in October. Promising start over hurdles when runner-up in juvenile at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy, 7/2) a fortnight ago but it looked attritional. In good form (Flat/hurdles) on heavy going for new yard; this is a tougher task.
(5) (28/1 -75%) Royal Way	28/1(-75%)	(5) Royal Way 28/1, Fair Flat winner in France. Failed to settle and made a couple of mistakes but opening hurdles run at Sandown 3 weeks ago was pretty promising. Finished 13l behind Ithaca's Arrow at Sandown; improvement required.
(6) (150/1 -127%) Sullivan Bay	150/1(-127%)	(6) Sullivan Bay 150/1, Showed fair form on second of 2 starts in Flat maidens. Sold from Joseph Patrick O'Brien 12,000 gns in July and has been gelded ahead of this hurdles debut. Hurdles debutant who has very weak claims on his two Irish Flat efforts.

LTO Selection:

13:20 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Having been narrowly denied on his hurdling bow earlier this month, Ithaca's Arrow must be respected, but the vote goes to SIR GINO. A Listed winner on debut when trained in France, Nicky Henderson's gelding could be useful and he is fancied to defy a 253-day absence. Torneo is another who must enter calculations, while Nachtgeist is worth a second look in the betting too.

The listed race SIR GINO won at Auteuil in April worked out very well indeed and this well-touted Triumph Hurdle candidate can successfully concede weight all round. Ithaca's Arrow and Insanity will ensure he doesn't have it all his own way.

Good prospect SIR GINO is taken to defy a 5lb penalty before having his sights raised. Torneo is second choice.

13:27 Limerick Maiden Chase 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (11/10 +0%) Hauturiere	11/10(+0%)	(2) Hauturiere 11/10, Useful chaser. 5/1, 6¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Silent Approach in Gr 2 chase at Cork (16.7f, heavy) 17 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Ought to finish closer to Harmonya Maker back up in distance here. Yard has won both previous runnings of this. Has a few lengths to find with Harmonya Maker from their recent clash at Cork, sharper now.
(5) (11/1 +45%) Sainte Dona	11/1(+45%)	(5) Sainte Dona 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 23f over hurdles. Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 7 in novice chase at Cork (21f, soft, 17/2) 31 days ago. Way below best when poor at Cork, shaping quite nicely prior to that, far from out of it.
(1) (11/10 -38%) Harmonya Maker	11/10(-38%)	(1) Harmonya Maker 11/10, Useful chaser. 6/5, respectable 3¼ lengths second of 5 to Silent Approach in Gr 2 chase at Cork (16.7f, heavy) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she's the one to beat. Warm fav' when coming unstuck at Cork behind a shock winner (Hauturiere 4th), big shout.
(3) (16/1 +36%) Henning	16/1(+36%)	(3) Henning 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. Fourth of 7 in novice chase at Cork (21f, soft, 12/1) 31 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving Miss Shauna Larkin. Rated inferior to her main rivals over hurdles and yet to make a telling mark over fences.
(4) (100/1 -25%) Merry Moves	100/1(-25%)	(4) Merry Moves 100/1, Modest hurdler. One win from 21 NH runs. Good eighth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.9f, heavy, 18/1) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Made a good fist of things on initial start over fences; largely downhill in the interim.

LTO Selection:

13:27 Limerick Maiden Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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A beaten favourite when second in a Grade 2 at Cork last time, HARMONYA MAKER can gain compensation on the step up in trip, while upholding form with Hauturiere (fourth), who has three lengths to make up from that contest. Gordon Elliott's mare was a taking winner on her chase debut at Gowran Park and she remains open to plenty of improvement with conditions in her favour. Henning may have a bit to find with these on hurdle ratings, but she is a capable sort on her day.

HAUTURIERE was three lengths adrift of Harmonya Maker at Cork recently but she was unsuited by the drop in trip and it was her first run following a seven-month absence, whereas Gordon Elliott's charge had race-fitness on her side. Hauturiere remains capable of better and is taken to make it a third successive win in this race for the Willie Mullins yard. Harmonya Maker will nevertheless be a big threat if her stamina holds out, while Sainte Dona is best of the rest.

This looks likely to boil down to Hauturiere and HARMONYA MAKER with slight preference for the latter. Henning is not ignored.

13:35 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (2/1 +20%) Sao Carlos	2/1(+20%)	(6) Sao Carlos 2/1, Justified favouritism when making a successful debut in a course bumper on Boxing Day last year. In need of the experience sent hurdling at Lingfield last month and should have learnt plenty from that. Leading claims. Bumper winner; only 4th on hurdle debut; shaped as though he'd improve for the experience.
(7) (4/1 +11%) Walk On Quest	4/1(+11%)	(7) Walk On Quest 4/1, £100,000 buy after finished runner-up in an Irish point in March. Has had a breathing operation ahead of this Rules debut. Also fitted with a tongue strap. Likely type. Bought for £100,000 after going close in sole point; has joined good yard for rules career.
(5) (11/1 -10%) Konfusion	11/1(-10%)	(5) Konfusion 11/1, Shaped like a stayer in bumpers and did the same sent hurdling when third in 5-runner novice at Southwell (15.8f) in July 2022. Not seen since. Back from long layoff but yard enjoying productive month; not a huge shock if he goes well.
(1) (11/4 -22%) Banteer	11/4(-22%)	(1) Banteer 11/4, Fairly useful form when runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers and shaped much better than on his hurdling debut when third of 15 in a Wincanton novice (15.2f, heavy) 15 days ago. Open to further improvement. Fair third at Wincanton a fortnight ago and sets the standard on hurdle form.
(4) (15/2 -25%) Jo Arengeot Bey Aa	15/2(-25%)	(4) Jo Arengeot Bey Aa 15/2, Fetched £50,000 after winning his sole start between the flags and offered something to work on when third in a bumper at Uttoxeter on Rules debut 39 days ago. Likely to need further in time but still worthy of consideration on hurdle bow. Point winner; may need a longer trip than this over hurdles but he's not ruled out.
(2) (16/1 +68%) Blazing Soldier	16/1(+68%)	(2) Blazing Soldier 16/1, £3,000 5-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Evander. Dam unraced. Placed once from 3 starts in Irish points, last of 7 finishers last time (May 14). Failed to threaten in Irish maiden points; improvement needed on rules debut.
(3) (20/1 +0%) Jean De Monts	20/1(+0%)	(3) Jean De Monts 20/1, Showed some ability when sixth in 2m minor event on only outing on Flat in France but shaped as if amiss when tailed off on his recent Doncaster hurdles debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Tailed off on hurdle/stable debut at Doncaster; transformation needed now in tongue-tie.

LTO Selection:

13:35 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Konfusion has been off for a long time since his third on hurdling debut at Southwell, but is one to consider. Sao Carlos, who was strongly supported in the betting on his jumping bow at Lingfield last month, is also respected despite having jumped out to the right on several occasions. However, BANTEER has a tad more experience and with the form of his Wincanton third looking solid, the Paul Nicholls-trained gelding may have the edge.

SAO CARLOS should have derived plenty from last month's hurdling debut at Lingfield, so he's a confident choice to open his account at the second time of asking in this sphere. Banteer is open to further improvement, with Walk On Quest an intriguing Rules newcomer.

The standard set by those who have raced over hurdles isn't a great one and this could go to the point runner-up WALK ON QUEST.

13:40 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (3/1 +0%) Tanganyika	3/1(+0%)	(5) Tanganyika 3/1, Let reappearance run behind and justified good support in the process when accounting for 5-rivals at Bangor (23f) 12 days ago. Up 4 lb but he's unexposed at staying trips and just the type his very much in-form yard could eke out further progress from. Back up 4lb but dug deep at Bangor (2m7f, heavy) latest and respected after that.
(8) (7/1 -180%) Classic Concorde	7/1(-180%)	(8) Classic Concorde 7/1, Made it 4 wins in his last 5 starts when seeing off 6 rivals at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in November. A further 6 lb rise demands more improvement but can't be discounted in his current mood. Won four of last five, latest in good style at Ffos Las (3m, soft); back up another 6lb.
(6) (9/2 +47%) Bells Of Peterboro	9/2(+47%)	(6) Bells Of Peterboro 9/2, C&D winner. Consistent sort who shaped a lot better than his eighth place over fences might suggest in a big field at Cheltenham (25f) in October having sprawled on landing 2 out. Shade underwhelming at Lingfield latest but better showing certainly not ruled in first-time visor. Won this in runaway fashion in 2021; back to hurdles off what should be a competitive mark.
(1) (11/1 +21%) Dolphin Square	11/1(+21%)	(1) Dolphin Square 11/1, Boasts a good strike rate over fences/hurdles and he stepped up on his comeback run (in first-time blinkers) when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (23.5f) 18 days ago. Eased further in weights ahead of this but others make greater appeal on balance. Change to this headgear at Sandown 18 days ago was best performance since New Year's Day.
(3) (11/5 +63%) Uncle Bert	11/5(+63%)	(3) Uncle Bert 11/5, Resumed with victory in 2m4f Perth handicap in September before creditable fourth in Silver Trophy here a month later. Not disgraced when fifth at Newbury latest and whilst his mark looks about right, this longer trip could help now. Respectable fifth at Newbury (2m4f) last time suggested he is worth this step up in trip.
(4) (14/1 -133%) J'ai Froid	14/1(-133%)	(4) J'ai Froid 14/1, Useful handicap hurdler at his best who capitalised on a reduced mark when going in at Leicester last month. Back up 2 lb but he's respected with the return to this longer trip holding no fears. Broke losing run at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) latest; needs to build on that performance.
(2) (14/1 -56%) Mario De Pail	14/1(-56%)	(2) Mario De Pail 14/1, Fairly useful but error-prone maiden handicap chaser who has made the frame both starts this season. On a favourable mark if this return to hurdling has positive effect. His last hurdle race was four years ago; chase form suggests he shouldn't be far away.
(7) (25/1 -39%) Crossing The Bar	25/1(-39%)	(7) Crossing The Bar 25/1, Successful twice over hurdles at Plumpton (both at 25f) during second half of last season. Bit disappointing in a couple of chases in recent months but more like it when fourth over hurdles at Ffos Las (23.8f) 2 weeks ago. Needs to build on that now. Contender if judged on his last-gasp win at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in April.

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13:40 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

TANGANYIKA stepped forward from his return to action when scoring at Bangor earlier in the month and a 4lb rise might not be enough to stop the five-year-old from progressing further. Classic Concorde arrives in the form of his life, having won four of his last five starts, and the 10-year-old is expected to provide a stern challenge once again. Uncle Bert and Mario De Pail appeal most of the remainder.

BELLS OF PETERBORO needs to shrug off a lesser display at Lingfield on his latest outing but his record around here is a solid one (won this race 2 years ago) and it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back equipped with a first-time visor. Bangor-winner Tanganyika remains unexposed at staying trips and he's feared, with J'ai Froid and Classic Concorde also in the mix.

Plenty can be given a realistic chance but CLASSIC CONCORDE is taken to extend his tremendous revival with another win.

13:45 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (4/1 +80%) Predators Gold	4/1(+80%)	(6) Predators Gold 4/1, Looked a good prospect when making a successful debut in 16-runner bumper at Punchestown in April. Also impressed on his hurdles bow/return at the same course (19.4f, soft) last month. His future looks bright but this represents a steep rise in class and Paul Townend prefers Daddy Long Legs. Did all that was asked at Punchestown; Townend prefers Daddy Long Legs but respected.
(4) (5/2 -67%) Down Memory Lane	5/2(-67%)	(4) Down Memory Lane 5/2, Won sole start in points and 12-runner bumper at Fairyhouse on Rules debut in February. Made it 3-3 when landing the odds switched to hurdles at Down Royal (16.9f, soft) and while this is a much stiffer task, he looks destined for big things. Didn't beat much at Down Royal but looked classy and worth his place here.
(2) (6/1 +70%) Caldwell Potter	6/1(+70%)	(2) Caldwell Potter 6/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who shaped well when runner-up on hurdles debut at Punchestown last month. Duly went one better in a big-field Navan maiden (2m, heavy) and he's clearly a good prospect for the Gordon Elliott yard (also represented here by Down Memory Lane). Mighty Potter's brother won well at Navan and surely has more to offer; respected.
(3) (9/4 +18%) Daddy Long Legs	9/4(+18%)	(3) Daddy Long Legs 9/4, Short-head second in 1½m newcomers race at Saint-Cloud in May 2022, only outing on Flat in France. Changed hands for for €210,000 in July of that year and he looked very good indeed when making a winning hurdles debut at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft). Paul Townend's pick of the 4 Mullins runners. French recruit impressed on Thurles hurdles debut; potentially high-class novice.
(8) (11/1 +67%) The Big Doyen	11/1(+67%)	(8) The Big Doyen 11/1, Useful hurdler who completed a simple task when making all in a Tipperary maiden in July. Followed up at Galway the following month and since held his own in better company, finishing third in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (21f, soft) last time. Still, he looks vulnerable back down in trip here. Recent Grade 2 third steps up another level and others likely open to greater improvement.
(5) (14/1 +86%) Fascile Mode	14/1(+86%)	(5) Fascile Mode 14/1, Bumper winner on debut here last term and also successful on his first run over hurdles/seasonal reappearance this time round at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft) in October. However, he came up short in the Royal Bond at Fairyhouse and again looks vulnerable. Royal Bond sixth needs to improve plenty.
(1) (14/1 +44%) Absurde	14/1(+44%)	(1) Absurde 14/1, Made winning start over hurdles at Killarney in May and though only sixth when odds-on at Galway on latest start in this sphere, not much went right for him that day. Since done very well on the Flat, winning the Ebor before finishing fifth in the Melbourne Cup. One of 4 from the Mullins yard. Better on the Flat but still unexposed as a hurdler on only third start.
(7) (28/1 +58%) Smooth Tom	28/1(+58%)	(7) Smooth Tom 28/1, Useful Flat performer who made a winning hurdles debut at Listowel in September. Made it 2-2 in this sphere when taking a Naas novice (16f, soft) last month but this is much more demanding. 2-2 over hurdles; plenty of racing experience and could outrun his likely odds.
(9) (40/1 +20%) Westport Cove	40/1(+20%)	(9) Westport Cove 40/1, Fairyhouse bumper winner on his introduction in January. Tailed off in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival next time but back on track with a hurdles debut success on return at Thurles (16.2f, soft). However, he is the least appealing of the Mullins-trained quartet here. Keen-going sort won at Thurles recently but this is an altogether stiffer task.

LTO Selection:

13:45 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Down Memory Lane comfortably went in by three lengths to be successful on his hurdle debut at Down Royal and looks to have plenty of potential. However, marginal preference is for DADDY LONG LEGS, who took care of more experienced rivals at Thurles on his Irish debut and he is likely to improve a great deal from that effort. The four-year-old could be anything and can take this before moving onto better things. Predators Gold was a taking winner at Punchestown and can fight it out for the minor honours.

DADDY LONG LEGS and Down Memory Lane are two very smart prospects and look set to fight out the finish. Choosing between them isn't at all easy but Willie Mullins has landed six of the last eight runnings of this and Daddy Long Legs, who is Paul Townend's pick of the yard's four runners, was a most impressive winner on his hurdles debut at Thurles and he is marginally preferred. Down Memory Lane's stablemate Caldwell Potter is third choice.

Several impressive maiden winners who could be potentially high-class, DADDY LONG LEGS getting ther nod over Down Memory Lane

13:55 Kempton Novices Chase (Class 1) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (6/5 -45%) Nickle Back	6/5(-45%)	(3) Nickle Back 6/5, Has looked a real natural since sent chasing, winning handicaps at Warwick and Stratford (both at around 2½m on good/heavy) with minimum fuss in recent months. Ran a cracker upped in grade when runner-up to Hermes Allen at Newbury earlier this month and no surprise should he go one better. Left a good impression over fences at about 2m4f; drop in trip should be OK.
(1) (11/2 +54%) Bourbali	11/2(+54%)	(1) Bourbali 11/2, Fairly useful hurdles winner who, having had his chasing debut curtailed with a slipped saddle at Exeter, produced an accurate round of jumping en route to running out a ready winner over sole-rival First Street at this track (18f, soft, 9/2) last month. Open to further improvement. Career-best effort at this track last time but still has a lot to find on these terms.
(2) (13/8 +7%) Master Chewy	13/8(+7%)	(2) Master Chewy 13/8, Much improved since switching to chasing, scoring on debut at Aintree (15.8f) before good second in handicap over same C&D last month. Up 6 lb for that narrow miss and didn't really lose anything in defeat when conceding first run to Elixir de Nutz at Newbury earlier this month. Even more to come. Bright start over fences, including against experienced rivals; worth a go in this grade.
(4) (14/1 -17%) Soul Icon	14/1(-17%)	(4) Soul Icon 14/1, Real success story in handicap hurdles, adding another victory to his tally on return at Fontwell (19.2f) in October. Back in a hood for his chasing debut and probably would have won but for departing late on at Wincanton (15.7f) just under 5 weeks ago but this represents a steep rise in class. Looked set to win on chase debut before unseating; plenty on at these weights.

LTO Selection:

13:55 Kempton Novices Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Nickle Back was no match for Hermes Allen in the John Francome over 2m4f at Newbury last time, but he sets the standard on official ratings and ought to mount a serious challenge. That said, MASTER CHEWY might have more pace over this shorter trip and Nigel Twiston-Davies' charge shades preference. Bourbali and Soul Icon have a bit to find, but they're open to further improvement over the larger obstacles and neither should be underestimated.

A potential match between NICKLE BACK and Master Chewy, with marginal preference for the former who has looked a real natural since sent chasing and Sarah Humphrey's 7-y-o can make it 3-4 in this sphere. It's tough to ascertain what Bourbali has achieved over fences so far, but with improvement on the cards, he could well profit should the main protagonists fluff their lines.

If Nickle Back copes with the drop in trip he is a threat, but MASTER CHEWY should be treated as the likeliest winner.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (10/11 +77%) Noble Yeats	10/11(+77%)	(2) Noble Yeats 10/11, Top-class chaser. 84/10, below form 15¼ lengths seventh of 18 to Rosario Baron in Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris at Auteuil (29.8f, soft). Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. The 2022 Grand National winner is less effective over hurdles but should be able to win.
(4) (11/8 -52%) No Time To Wait	11/8(-52%)	(4) No Time To Wait 11/8, Promising sort. 1 win from 2 runs this season. 3/1, career best when winning 24-runner novice hurdle at Cork (16.8f, heavy) 17 days ago, comfortably. Stable in good form. Sure to go well. Bumper winner won a Cork maiden hurdle last time; has a bit to find but is race-fit.
(3) (11/2 -237%) Sa Majeste	11/2(-237%)	(3) Sa Majeste 11/2, Useful hurdler. 13/8, first run since leaving Y. Fouin when sixth of 9 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good to soft) on IRE NH debut, finding nothing. Off 8 months. Open to improvement. Won a 4yo hurdle in France but was well beaten on Irish debut in April; capable of better.
(5) (40/1 -21%) Just Three	40/1(-21%)	(5) Just Three 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, below form ninth of 22 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 45 days ago. Back up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Has shown ability in two of his four maiden hurdle runs but has loads to find in this.

LTO Selection:

14:02 Limerick Conditions Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Useful bumper performer NO TIME TO WAIT scored over timber at the second time of asking with a ready victory at Cork last time. The Walk In The Park gelding is clearly open to further improvement and is fancied to go in again. 2022 Grand National winner Noble Yeats has only one hurdling run to his name, a bloodless success in a Navan maiden back in March 2021. Emmet Mullins' charge is a fascinating contender, but probably has bigger targets for later in the season. Sa Majeste makes his seasonal return for powerful connections and warrants respect, especially if attracting support in the betting market.

This trip is on the short side for NOBLE YEATS, whose campaign will almost certainly be geared up around a third successive appearance in the Grand National at Aintree in April, a race that he won in 2022 and was a fine fourth last season. Still, he was an easy winner of his sole previous start in this sphere and could prove too strong for promising novice No Time To Wait and Sa Majeste, who failed to fire on debut for this yard but remains of interest in view of what he showed in France.

The 2022 Grand National winner NOBLE YEATS won his sole hurdling start in 2021 and should be too classy for these.

14:10 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (5/4 +88%) Salver	5/4(+88%)	(5) Salver 5/4, Half-brother to very smart hurdler Saldier and looked a good prospect when winning juvenile hurdles in the mud at Warwick and Exeter last month. More to come for trainer who took this in 2021. Unexposed and from a yard that does well in this division, so commands respect.
(4) (5/2 +29%) Harsh	5/2(+29%)	(4) Harsh 5/2, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat and built on his promising hurdle debut third when winning comfortably at Cork 15 days later. Capable of better but his jumping was a bit mixed at Cork and he'll need to be slicker in that department to trouble Burdett Road. Third at Punchestown before making the most of a soft opening at Cork.
(3) (7/2 +75%) Balboa	7/2(+75%)	(3) Balboa 7/2, Fair maiden on the Flat who got off the mark at third time of asking over hurdles when taking 7-runner juvenile over C&D (heavy) in October. Improved when 3 lengths second to An Bradan Feasa at Cheltenham 2 months later. The form of his second at Cheltenham suggests Burdett Road should have his measure.
(2) (7/1 +79%) Authoceltic	7/1(+79%)	(2) Authoceltic 7/1, Authorized colt who made a promising start to his career when 9 lengths third of 10 to Salver in Exeter juvenile hurdle 31 days ago. Should progress but big chunk of improvement needed to get heavily involved here. Has 9l to find with Salver on their Exeter clash but that was a promising debut.
(6) (80/1 +20%) Seahouses	80/1(+20%)	(6) Seahouses 80/1, Fairly useful but ungenuine maiden on Flat (stays 2m) for Ralph Beckett. 11/1, seemed badly in need of the experience when distant fifth of 6 on his Huntingdon hurdle debut 52 days ago. Big outsider here. 11-1, he ended up tailed off behind Burdett Road at Huntingdon.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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Royal Ascot winner BURDETT ROAD has made a bright start to his hurdling career and backed up his debut success at Huntingdon by landing a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month. He showcased his versatility with regards to tactics on that occasion and should stamp his authority here, despite having to give 5lb to all of his rivals. Harsh built on his Punchestown third when scoring at Cork and is likely to enter calculations, while others to note include Balboa, who finished second at Cheltenham last time, and Salver.

BURDETT ROAD looked very good at Cheltenham and should have too much for this opposition. With doubts about Harsh's jumping it could be that Salver is in the one to give James Owen's charge most to do.

Former smart Flat racer BURDETT ROAD needs to be winning this to retain favouritism for the Triumph.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (8/15 -20%) Kabral Du Mathan	8/15(-20%)	(1) Kabral Du Mathan 8/15, Made a winning debut in juvenile hurdle at Clairefontaine (17f, soft) in July. Hood worn on that occasion is left off now starting out for Paul Nicholls. Leading claims. Narrow winner of sole race in France in summer; yard won this in 2020 with similar type.
(6) (9/2 +50%) Silverbridge	9/2(+50%)	(6) Silverbridge 9/2, Showed fair form in pair of 1m4f maidens on Flat and sold from John Joseph Murphy for 40,000 gns later in October. Considered hurdling debutant. Clear signs of ability in two Flat runs in Ireland; has joined good stable; interesting.
(8) (12/1 +25%) Cantalupo Bella	12/1(+25%)	(8) Cantalupo Bella 12/1, Modest maiden on the Flat who came in a remote third of 8 in juvenile hurdle (6/1) at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) on NH debut 41 days ago. Plenty more is required. Beaten long way on hurdling debut at Sedgefield; needs to up her game significantly.
(2) (14/1 +22%) Captain Potter	14/1(+22%)	(2) Captain Potter 14/1, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1½m) for Mark Walford. 40/1, remote fourth on the back of a wind op in juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen on his hurdling bow 20 days ago. Lots to prove. Well held on hurdling debut at Market Rasen; plenty of improvement required.
(5) (20/1 +20%) Mad Mode	20/1(+20%)	(5) Mad Mode 20/1, Last of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft, 5/1) on NH debut 33 days ago. Lots more is required. Unseated rider before start and hung right throughout on debut; lots of improvement needed.
(3) (28/1 +44%) Carlton	28/1(+44%)	(3) Carlton 28/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but failed to stay 1m4f when eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle 42 days ago. More needed now going hurdling. 0-10 on the Flat but made frame three times; not ruled out on hurdling debut.
(7) (40/1 +20%) Snow Forecast	40/1(+20%)	(7) Snow Forecast 40/1, Failed to go on in three runs on the level for Jonathan Portman. Needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence on his hurdling debut. No form on Flat; needs change of stable/switch to hurdling to have a transformative effect.
(9) (50/1 +50%) Rose De La Jarrie	50/1(+50%)	(9) Rose De La Jarrie 50/1, Won over 1½m at Beaupreau on only outing on Flat for Elisabeth Allaire in France. Sold for €42,000 in September but came in a well-held seventh on her hurdles debut at Catterick 8 days ago. Not written off yet. Flat winner in France but little show on hurdles debut; plenty to prove just eight days on.

LTO Selection:

14:15 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Paul Nicholls introduces a highly appealing stable debutant in the shape of KABRAL DU MATHAN, who won his sole start over hurdles in France and looks well placed to make a big impact on his first run on these shores. Having handled cut in the ground, he looks set to encounter ideal underfoot conditions and heads the shortlist based on potential for further progression. Ironopolis and Captain Potter are feared most of those with previous jumping experience, while the ex-Irish Silverbridge is notable on his hurdles/stable debut.

KABRAL DU MATHAN rates the clear form pick on his debut victory at Clairefontaine in the summer and is hard to oppose now starting out with Paul Nicholls. Silverbridge has some fair form to his name on the level so could emerge as the main danger now going hurdling for his new yard ahead of Sedgefield-third Ironopolis.

There's not much strength in depth here and KABRAL DU MATHAN may be able to defy a penalty for his win in France in the summer.

14:20 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(11) (4/1 +71%) One Last Tango	4/1(+71%)	(11) One Last Tango 4/1, Shaped well when 12½ lengths fourth of 20 to Fortunedefortunata in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 25/1) 39 days ago, running on. Third in this 12 months ago. One to consider. Comeback fourth to Fortunedefortunata was encouraging; entitled to come on for that too.
(6) (7/2 -75%) Fortunedefortunata	7/2(-75%)	(6) Fortunedefortunata 7/2, Career best when winning 20-runner handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 10/3) 39 days ago, forging clear. Solid claims. Won going away at Navan and up to career-high mark so more needed.
(13) (9/1 +44%) Still Ciel	9/1(+44%)	(13) Still Ciel 9/1, Very good 6¼ lengths fourth of 14 to Shecouldbeanything in listed hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft, 40/1). Off 8 months. Trainer going well. Player under Blackmore. Forcing tactics seemed to suit at Punchestown; lack of a recent run a concern though.
(9) (9/2 -13%) Conyers Hill	9/2(-13%)	(9) Conyers Hill 9/2, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Cork in November. 10/1, very good third of 19 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 24 days ago, running on. On the upgrade recently. Flew home in third after not clear run at Fairyhouse; could reverse form with By Your Side.
(2) (10/1 -100%) Encanto Bruno	10/1(-100%)	(2) Encanto Bruno 10/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this season. 9/2, 20¾ lengths last of 8 to Farren Glory in Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 24 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Stiff enough task here on handicap debut for one so inexperienced; wants better ground too.
(8) (11/1 -38%) By Your Side	11/1(-38%)	(8) By Your Side 11/1, Good second of 19 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 24 days ago. Stable in good form. Likely to continue in form. On career-high mark after second in valuable Fairyhouse handicap; one to consider.
(12) (12/1 +45%) Walhaan	12/1(+45%)	(12) Walhaan 12/1, C&D winner. Good fifth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 13/2) 21 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Blinkers on 1st time. Fairly useful hurdler, good on last hurdle outing. Respectable recent form under both codes but needs to improve to play a major role.
(3) (13/2 -8%) Nusret	13/2(-8%)	(3) Nusret 13/2, Good 3½ lengths second of 6 to Risk Belle in Mullinan Hurdle (12/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 25 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Progressive dual-purpose 4yo warrants respect on handicap hurdle debut.
(4) (14/1 -40%) The Model Kingdom	14/1(-40%)	(4) The Model Kingdom 14/1, 7/2, eighteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 24 days ago. Others more persuasive. Down Royal second encouraging but very tame recent Fairyhouse effort raises questions.
(1) (33/1 -136%) Call Me Lyreen	33/1(-136%)	(1) Call Me Lyreen 33/1, C&D winner. Six wins from 21 NH runs. 25/1, 42 lengths sixth of 7 to Saint Sam in Gr 3 chase at Killarney (20f, good). Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back hurdling on first start since May and may need it although rider's claim a positive.
(7) (33/1 +0%) Zoffanien	33/1(+0%)	(7) Zoffanien 33/1, 50/1, respectable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Mildly encouraging return at Thurles so not one to rule out.
(10) (40/1 -60%) Minx Tiara	40/1(-60%)	(10) Minx Tiara 40/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Recent return to hurdles at Thurles didn't inspire confidence; wants further.
(5) (150/1 -355%) Itswhatunitesus	150/1(-355%)	(5) Itswhatunitesus 150/1, 125/1, first run since leaving Gordon Elliott when tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 10 days ago. Recent debut run for current yard none too encouraging.

LTO Selection:

14:20 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

CONYERS HILL has been in cracking form since his return to the fray, winning two of his last three outings and his latest third in Listed company at Fairyhouse reads very well in the context of this race. The son of Walk In The Park looks to be on an upward curve and he is fancied to go in again here. Nusret filled the runner-up spot in Grade 3 company at Fairyhouse earlier in the month and he looks like an interesting contender stepping back into handicap company, while Fortunedefortunata is another to note after his comfortable success off 9lb lower at Navan.

ONE LAST TANGO was a good third in this 12 months ago and looks set for another bold bid after his promising fourth at Navan last month. That Navan race was won by Fortunedefortunata and a 9 lb rise for that is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from Gordon Elliott's charge. Still Ciel and Conyers Hill are others to consider.

Very competitive but it could be worth taking a chance on CONYERS HILL regaining the winning thread after an unlucky Fairyhouse third

14:30 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 1) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (5/1 +0%) Editeur Du Gite	5/1(+0%)	(1) Editeur Du Gite 5/1, Bold-jumping front-runner developed into a high-class chaser last term, landing this contest (when not a handicap) and the Clarence House Chase. Little show in 2 outings this season, though has a shade to prove at present for all his peak form would see him a major player. Bold front-runner; won this last year; recent struggles have at least helped his mark.
(3) (11/4 +8%) Elixir De Nutz	11/4(+8%)	(3) Elixir De Nutz 11/4, Has returned better than ever this season, supplementing his Haldon Gold Cup success with another victory in a 6-runner handicap chase at Newbury (16.4f, good to soft) 25 days ago. That contest played to his strengths but he's foolish to discount given his current form. Nearing veteran stage but better than ever; speedy sort is 1-1 over fences here.
(2) (11/8 +39%) Boothill	11/8(+39%)	(2) Boothill 11/8, Three-time winner over fences last term including Grade 2 Wayward Lad over C&D and better than ever in landing valuable back-to-back Ascot handicaps (at 16.7f) this season. Likeable type can continue on an upward curve. Won Wayward Lad here last year; mark does not make things easy, but he's respected.
(4) (13/2 -136%) Nube Negra	13/2(-136%)	(4) Nube Negra 13/2, Landed very short odds to win his second Shloer Chase last season before chasing home Editeur du Gite of the previous renewal of this contest. No show in better company so far this season but his mark does draw the eye. Struggled to recapture the magic of 2021 in recent times; others preferred.
(5) (14/1 +30%) Malystic	14/1(+30%)	(5) Malystic 14/1, Capped a fine 2022/23 season with this third win of the campaign at Ayr (16.5f) in April. Failed to come on for his return when finishing well down the field behind Boothill in handicap chase at Ascot (16.8f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Hood now goes on. Conditions in his favour; not at best this season but claims if hood does the trick.
(6) (18/1 +10%) Grange Walk	18/1(+10%)	(6) Grange Walk 18/1, Landed Grade B Handicap at Gowran in March and shaped better than the bare result when sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (17f, soft) 25 days ago, still holding every chance at 2 out. Handicapper looks to have him about right, though. Has struggled to recapture March's career-best win; faces a stiff task.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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

BOOTHILL arrives here on the back of two wins at Ascot and a 3lb rise for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop the progressive eight-year-old. That said, Elixir De Nutz is also seeking a hat-trick and cannot be discounted as a result. Editeur Du Gite and Nube Negra have both yet to show their best this season but should not be written off just yet.

BOOTHILL has already landed a pair of hot Ascot handicaps this season and Harry Fry's gelding can progress further, with only a 3 lb rise for his latest success looking more than manageable. Elixir de Nutz arrives here in the form of his life and also can't be discounted, whilst Editeur du Gite, who won the corresponding contest last season, looks on a fair mark if able to return to anywhere near his best form.

As this is now a handicap, a chance is taken on last year's winner EDITEUR DU GITE from a reduced mark

14:37 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (3/1 +50%) Quest With Speed	3/1(+50%)	(5) Quest With Speed 3/1, Better than result (badly hampered) when seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Punchestown (24.4f, soft) 31 days ago. Won a maiden here prior to that. One to consider. Won a maiden hurdle here but disappointing in a handicap five days later; has to step up.
(12) (4/1 +11%) Cosmic Rock	4/1(+11%)	(12) Cosmic Rock 4/1, Course winner. 17/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (21f, heavy) 36 days ago, finding test too much. Enters calculations. Course winner an eyecatcher on return but a poor run since; can do better under top rider.
(3) (5/2 +29%) Alpesh Amin	5/2(+29%)	(3) Alpesh Amin 5/2, Course winner. 8/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.4f, soft) 31 days ago. Has good chance on form. Dual winner here has run well the last twice and a solid chance off the same mark.
(8) (9/1 +10%) From The Ashes	9/1(+10%)	(8) From The Ashes 9/1, Below form eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Thurles (20.6f, soft) 34 days ago. Others more persuasive. Well beaten in two hurdle starts lately but is surely capable of much better off this mark.
(6) (10/1 -122%) Cato's Revenge	10/1(-122%)	(6) Cato's Revenge 10/1, Creditable fifth of 25 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Potential improver. Showed ability in bumpers; hasn't matched that in three maiden hurdles but is of interest.
(1) (14/1 -40%) Farmix	14/1(-40%)	(1) Farmix 14/1, Useful chaser winner in 2020/21 but hasn't been seen since. Can only really be watched after such a long absence. Off a reduced mark but has obvious questions to answer after almost three years away.
(4) (14/1 -155%) Ardera Ru	14/1(-155%)	(4) Ardera Ru 14/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. 7/1, good fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Thurles (22f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. In mostly good form over fences lately but hasn't much in hand off this hurdles mark.
(7) (22/1 -10%) Friends N Commerce	22/1(-10%)	(7) Friends N Commerce 22/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Eleventh of 14 in handicap chase at Thurles (25f, good to soft, 8/1) 10 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Poor on handicap chase debut last time but could bounce back reverting to hurdles.
(2) (22/1 -10%) Young Dev	22/1(-10%)	(2) Young Dev 22/1, Course winner. Latest win in hurdle here in December. Eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, heavy, 12/1). Off 11 months. Has four wins at this track but hasn't run since disappointing at Fairyhouse in January.
(9) (25/1 -25%) Wild Hunt	25/1(-25%)	(9) Wild Hunt 25/1, 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, soft). Off 7 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has dropped plenty in the handicap so could go well if ready enough after his absence.
(10) (40/1 -150%) Trackman Tommy	40/1(-150%)	(10) Trackman Tommy 40/1, Tailed-off eleventh of 14 to Quest With Speed in novice hurdle (10/1) at this course (19f, heavy) 36 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Others more persuasive. Poor the last twice; however, could show up better now tackling handicaps, so considered.
(11) (50/1 -400%) All Walks Of Life	50/1(-400%)	(11) All Walks Of Life 50/1, 16/1 and hooded for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.3f, heavy) 89 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Disappointing since tackling handicaps; cheekpieces replace the hood; capable of better.
(13) (66/1 -32%) Costaweefortune	66/1(-32%)	(13) Costaweefortune 66/1, Below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (24.4f, heavy, 40/1) 36 days ago. Maiden has been well beaten on her last two starts and is 8lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

14:37 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Farmix has some useful form in the book over both hurdles and fences, but Liz Doyle's eight-year-old has been off the track for the best part of three years and ALPESH AMIN may be a safer option. The selection posted a good effort when third over an extended 3m at Punchestown latest, but today's step back in distance is unlikely to unduly inconvenience him. Ardera Ru has largely held her form since returning in the autumn and also makes the shortlist, while little went right for Quest With Speed at Punchestown latest and he is another to consider.

Dual course scorer ALPESH AMIN stepped up on his reappearance when third at Punchestown last month and looks sure to go well at a track which clearly suits. November's course maiden winner Quest With Speed was hampered at a crucial stage when seventh on his subsequent handicap debut and can bounce back and provide the chief threat ahead of Cosmic Rock.

The most solid option looks to be ALPESH AMIN, who has won twice at this track and is in good form.

14:45 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 2) 15f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (4/1 +53%) Cornerstone Lad	4/1(+53%)	(3) Cornerstone Lad 4/1, Smart hurdler at best and though not quite at the same level over fences, he ran respectably in the wake of a facile winner when second of 6 in handicap chase at this course (19.4f, heavy, 13/2) 39 days ago. Mark has eased further and he's in the mix. Regressive profile but has dropped to a dangerous mark; non-runner 2.45 here yesterday.
(4) (4/1 -14%) Escapeandevade	4/1(-14%)	(4) Escapeandevade 4/1, Point winner remains lightly raced under Rules, though made the most of a good opportunity when scoring at Ayr last January. Weak finishes have become a regular feature of his efforts, including over C&D last month, and he remains with something to prove. Didn't run badly on reappearance outing & may be able to build on it; on competitive mark.
(5) (9/1 -38%) Gold Des Bois	9/1(-38%)	(5) Gold Des Bois 9/1, Landed back-to-back contests at Kelso last autumn and ran creditably to make the placings there on his first 2 outings there this term. Well held up in grade at Cheltenham last time and he's not fully discounted in more realistic company. Better could have been expected at Cheltenham but ran well when second at Kelso previously.
(1) (10/3 -67%) Xcitations	10/3(-67%)	(1) Xcitations 10/3, Dual scorer last term who got back to winning ways when taking 6-runner handicap chase (9/2) at Sandown (15.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Found life tougher in better company at Newbury last time but mark doesn't yet strike as excessive and he's a player. No threat when 3rd at Newbury last time but this could take a lot less winning; respected.
(2) (15/8 +6%) Gunsight Ridge	15/8(+6%)	(2) Gunsight Ridge 15/8, Absent since respectable fifth at Aintree last December and had won first time up at the same course (15.8f) previously. Returns on a fair mark and is stll relatively low mileage as a chaser, so can't be discounted despite absence. Absent since last December but goes well fresh & could play leading role for in-form yard.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 2) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

GUNSIGHT RIDGE was beaten into fifth over 2m4f at Aintree when last sighted and the handicapper may have been kind to drop him 2lb for that display. Olly Murphy's eight-year-old has been sidelined for over a year, but he has won first time out in the past and this trip suits better. Xcitations didn't run badly in defeat at Newbury last time and is 1lb lower now, so it would be no surprise to see him get into contention. Gold Des Bois is another to note.

GUNSIGHT RIDGE can make a winning return for the second consecutive season, his mark now only 2 lb higher than when scoring at Aintree on his last season's comeback. Xcitations should be more at home in this company than when third at Newbury last time and rates as the main danger, with Cornerstone Lad taken to complete the 1-2-3.

The Olly Murphy-trained GUNSIGHT RIDGE has an absence to defy but he goes well fresh and returns to action with his yard in fine form.

14:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 1) 31f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(12) (5/1 -11%) Super Survivor	5/1(-11%)	(12) Super Survivor 5/1, Dual hurdles winner with a positive profile over fences, winning 3m novice handicap on this card a year ago. Shaped well when second to stablemate Git Maker on 3m Lingfield return. Low-mileage improver for a trainer/jockey pairing which has already plundered one big handicap chase this winter. Could have improvement in him as well as stamina reserves; early jumping might concern.
(7) (8/1 +11%) Iron Bridge	8/1(+11%)	(7) Iron Bridge 8/1, Bumper/dual hurdle winner who took well to chasing last season, winning twice. Ran no sort of race on his 2½m Newbury reappearance but this return to 3m+ will suit and he remains unexposed as a stayer. Disconcerting on reappearance; interesting on his Uttoxeter second to Autonomous Cloud.
(5) (9/2 +36%) Nassalam	9/2(+36%)	(5) Nassalam 9/2, Reacted very positively to refitted blinkers when an emphatic winner of the trial over 3m here 18 days ago, beating Wayfinder by 5½ lengths but value for more like double the margin. Stamina is an unknown over 6f further but he's weighted to have a big say under a 4 lb penalty. Win in fine style here (3m, heavy) 18 days ago in the National Trial; 4lb penalty.
(10) (9/2 +36%) Autonomous Cloud	9/2(+36%)	(10) Autonomous Cloud 9/2, Progressive young chaser who edged out Iron Bridge (Super Survivor third) in strong 3m Uttoxeter novice handicap on final start last season. Reappeared to win another 3m Uttoxeter handicap (heavy) a month ago and very much unexposed after only a handful of starts over fences. Good jumper who keeps on galloping at 3m/3m2f and has more in the tank.
(2) (10/1 -25%) Complete Unknown	10/1(-25%)	(2) Complete Unknown 10/1, Useful hurdler and quickly developed into a smart chaser, finishing second in 3m Aintree Grade 1 final start. Won over 2½m on Newton Abbot reappearance but faded out of the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury since. Not sure he wants an extreme stamina test such as this. Made a backward step when favourite for top 3m2f handicap at Newbury on latest outing.
(6) (12/1 +0%) Chambard	12/1(+0%)	(6) Chambard 12/1, Ended 2021/22 campaign with success in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival. Disappointed last season but firmly back on track this time round, winning Becher at Aintree (heavy) 18 days ago. Might be vulnerable under a 4 lb penalty here, though. Due to go up another 5lb, so a huge player if able to back up Aintree effort 18 days later.
(8) (12/1 +14%) Truckers Lodge	12/1(+14%)	(8) Truckers Lodge 12/1, This veteran is running in this for the fifth time (placed on 3 occasions) and showed he retains most of his ability when winning the London National at Sandown 18 days ago. Likely to be plugging on when others have cried enough. Second, seventh, third and fourth in the last four Welsh Nationals; on the premises again.
(1) (15/2 -7%) Iwilldoit	15/2(-7%)	(1) Iwilldoit 15/2, Won this in 2021 and defied an absence of 13 months when following up in the Classic Chase at Warwick last winter. Solid reappearance second over hurdles at Aintree last month and this has presumably been the target. Player. Won 2021 Welsh National (soft) and last season's Classic Chase at Warwick (3m5f, heavy).
(3) (20/1 -82%) The Big Breakaway	20/1(-82%)	(3) The Big Breakaway 20/1, Runner-up in this off 1 lb higher last year but has completed on only one of his 4 outings since, running no sort of race in the Becher at Aintree latest. Hard to be confident about at present. No win since 2020; excellent 2nd in this in 2022; has not clicked in his four starts since.
(4) (20/1 -82%) The Galloping Bear	20/1(-82%)	(4) The Galloping Bear 20/1, Useful staying chaser. Might have hit the frame but for falling 4 out in this last year. Good second in Eider Chase at Newcastle next time. Has had wind surgery ahead of this reappearance. This a tough ask first time up. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces. More exposed than a lot of these but no doubts over his stamina if he is back on song.
(15) (20/1 +20%) Wayfinder	20/1(+20%)	(15) Wayfinder 20/1, Back on track this season after wind surgery, chasing home Nassalam in the trial here (3m, heavy) 18 days ago. Pulled up in this 12 months ago but can fare better this time round. 4-8 at Chepstow; stays 3m2f but failed to complete in his four attempts beyond that.
(16) (22/1 +45%) Blade Runner	22/1(+45%)	(16) Blade Runner 22/1, Prolific over fences, making it 5 wins from only 6 starts in this sphere at Plumpton in November. Ran poorly over hurdles at Ascot since but better can be expected back over the larger obstacles. 5-6 over fences; this trip can suit if jockey can get him to keep a competitive position.
(20) (28/1 +44%) Not Sure	28/1(+44%)	(20) Not Sure 28/1, Building up a solid record over fences, winning on 3m Wetherby reappearance and third of 10 at Sandown (3m, heavy) since. 12 lb out of the handicap in this, though. Never better; going beyond 3m may well suit him but he's 12lb out of the handicap.
(19) (33/1 +50%) Didero Vallis	33/1(+50%)	(19) Didero Vallis 33/1, Useful chaser at his best. Disappointed last season but has posted 2 decent efforts in cross-country events at Cheltenham this time round. Long way out of the handicap here, however. No win since February 2021; unlikely to put that right in this from 12lb out of handicap.
(9) (40/1 -21%) Only The Bold	40/1(-21%)	(9) Only The Bold 40/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner for Evan Williams and proved a different proposition over fences in headgear for present connections last term, scoring at Bangor and Hereford. Has disappointed in 2 outings back hurdling this season, though. Two emphatic chase wins in the mud last winter but three backward steps since.
(14) (40/1 +20%) Charlie Uberalles	40/1(+20%)	(14) Charlie Uberalles 40/1, Dual 3m chase winner in the first half of last season but not seen again until third in a 22.5f Kelso novice hurdle in November. Remains unexposed as a chaser but this will be a very different test to anything he's faced previously. Has stacks to prove (second run after 416 days off) but he is very lightly raced.
(17) (40/1 +39%) Max Dynamo	40/1(+39%)	(17) Max Dynamo 40/1, Veteran who made light of a 10-month absence to win here in February and added to his good record fresh when second in the Southern National at Fontwell on his reappearance last month. 7 lb out of weights here, though. 13yo whose career best was a 25l win here (3m2f) in February; 7lb out of the handicap.
(13) (50/1 +24%) Amateur	50/1(+24%)	(13) Amateur 50/1, Added to his good Ffos Las record with a win in May but off since a lesser run in the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter in July. Likely up against it in a race as competitive as this back from 6 months off. Three 3m4f wins at Ffos Las; more to prove on first run since July and at this level.
(18) (80/1 -21%) Domaine De L'Isle	80/1(-21%)	(18) Domaine De L'Isle 80/1, Tumbled down the weights and finally took advantage when landing small-field marathon over C&D in March. That wasn't a particularly strong race, though, and he's pulled up both starts this season. Authoritative win here (3m7f, soft) in March; pulled up this term; 8lb out of handicap.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 1) 31f Race Class Flow

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

This has very much been the plan for Super Survivor since winning on this card 12 months ago and the forecast rain should play to the strengths of the seven-year-old, who warmed up by finishing runner-up to stable companion Git Maker at Lingfield. The vote, though, goes to 2021 hero IWILLDOIT. He returned with a fine display to fill the runner-up spot in a Pertemps qualifier at Aintree and his rider's 7lb allowance gives him an excellent chance of adding another big staying chase prize to his CV. Recent course winner Nassalam, The Galloping Bear and Chambard, who took the Becher Chase at Aintree last time, complete the shortlist.

A chance is taken on NASSALAM's stamina as he won the trial here earlier in the month with plenty in hand and looks well treated under a 4lb penalty. 2021 winner Iwilldoit looked as good as ever when second over hurdles at Aintree on his reappearance and this has presumably been the plan. Autonomous Cloud and Super Survivor are young staying chasers who likely have bigger performances in them and complete the shortlist.

Becher Chase winner Chambard is second on the list to the progressive AUTONOMOUS CLOUD (nap) who shapes like a thorough stayer.

15:00 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 24f - 28 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(27) (6/1 +40%) Meetingofthewaters	6/1(+40%)	(27) Meetingofthewaters 6/1, Career best when winning 14-runner novice chase (evens) at Cork (21f, soft) 31 days ago, easily. Makes handicap chase debut and has to be respected. Likely market mover on handicap chase debut but inexperience a possible negative.
(15) (8/1 +20%) Panda Boy	8/1(+20%)	(15) Panda Boy 8/1, Well-beaten fourth of 5 to Dinoblue in Poplar Square Chase at Naas (16f, soft, 25/1) 45 days ago, inadequate test. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Last year's third ran over inadequate trip latest; return to 3m to suit and cheekpieces on.
(22) (9/2 +68%) Jody Ted	9/2(+68%)	(22) Jody Ted 9/2, 2 wins from 2 runs this season. 2/1, improved to win 12-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.4f, soft) 31 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Needs a couple of these to falter. On a hat-trick and step up to 3m over fences could bring more improvement.
(24) (11/1 +21%) Gars De Sceaux	11/1(+21%)	(24) Gars De Sceaux 11/1, Useful winner at 23f over hurdles. Creditable fifth of 10 in novice chase (18/1) at Fairyhouse (16.5f, heavy) 33 days ago, finishing with running left. Makes handicap chase debut. Inadequate trip on last month's seasonal return; unknown quantity entering handicaps.
(12) (11/1 +31%) Fakir D'alene	11/1(+31%)	(12) Fakir D'alene 11/1, 28/1, good third of 20 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 38 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Troytown third could go well here under talented 5lb claimer.
(2) (11/1 +31%) Adamantly Chosen	11/1(+31%)	(2) Adamantly Chosen 11/1, Creditable 6 lengths fourth of 8 to Idas Boy in handicap chase at Punchestown (21.3f, soft, 7/2) 32 days ago. Paul Townend's pick of the Mullins brigade. Shortlist material. Fourth to Idas Boy on return at Punchestown but not so sure this extended trip will suit.
(3) (12/1 +52%) James Du Berlais	12/1(+52%)	(3) James Du Berlais 12/1, 20½ lengths fourth of 6 to Classic Getaway in listed chase (6/1) at Thurles (22f, good to soft) 27 days ago, not knocked about. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut. Probably on a high enough mark in first handicap chase; tongue-tie tried.
(18) (13/2 +54%) Amirite	13/2(+54%)	(18) Amirite 13/2, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap chase (5/1) at Cheltenham (25f, good to soft) 60 days ago. Yard in good form. Tongue strap on 1st time. Merits consideration. Well-backed but hasn't yet delivered in big handicaps; Blackmore remains loyal.
(16) (14/1 +58%) Watch House Cross	14/1(+58%)	(16) Watch House Cross 14/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Respectable sixth of 20 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 14/1) 38 days ago. Yard in good form. Merits consideration on pick of form. Let down by jumping in Troytown; best form on better ground and over shorter.
(9) (16/1 -60%) Desertmore House	16/1(-60%)	(9) Desertmore House 16/1, Five wins from 17 NH runs. 3 wins from 5 runs this season. Career best when winning 17-runner handicap chase at Listowel (24f, soft, 11/1) 98 days ago, well on top finish. Two big handicap wins already from four starts chasing with likely more in the tank.
(11) (22/1 -10%) Hollow Games	22/1(-10%)	(11) Hollow Games 22/1, 7/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 38 days ago, struggling when blundered 4 out. Blinkers on 1st time. Looks competitive on form. Let down by jumping in Troytown on latest and blinkers now replace cheekpieces worn then.
(19) (25/1 +24%) Life In The Park	25/1(+24%)	(19) Life In The Park 25/1, 4/1, 8 lengths fifth of 8 to Idas Boy in handicap chase at Punchestown (21.3f, soft) 32 days ago. Stable in good form. Some solid handicap form but good bit more likely needed to feature here.
(1) (28/1 -75%) Idas Boy	28/1(-75%)	(1) Idas Boy 28/1, 1 win from 1 run this season. 7/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (21.3f, soft) 32 days ago, forging clear. Likely to improve. Comeback Punchestown winner could improve again upped in trip on only fifth chase start.
(23) (28/1 -12%) Real Steel	28/1(-12%)	(23) Real Steel 28/1, Winner of this race 12 months ago. 16/1, fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, heavy) 39 days ago, faltering. Switches from hurdles to chase. Not taken lightly. Last year's winner off 131 hasn't run to that level since so much more needed.
(4) (28/1 +15%) Run Wild Fred	28/1(+15%)	(4) Run Wild Fred 28/1, Below form ninth of 20 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 10/1) 38 days ago. Trainer going well. Needs a couple of these to falter. Seasoned handicapper well held in Troytown and remains opposable despite declining mark.
(8) (33/1 +0%) Busselton	33/1(+0%)	(8) Busselton 33/1, 27¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Bob Olinger in Lismullen Hurdle (50/1) at Navan (20f, heavy) 39 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Must improve. Better for recent comeback run and rider's claim a positive.
(29) (33/1 +18%) Flash De Touzaine	33/1(+18%)	(29) Flash De Touzaine 33/1, 10/1, unseated rider in handicap chase at Cork (28f, soft) 52 days ago. Enters calculations. RESERVE. Beaten when unseating in Cork National on seasonal return and hard to fancy.
(10) (40/1 +0%) Diol Ker	40/1(+0%)	(10) Diol Ker 40/1, 14/1, eighth of 18 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.6f, soft) 24 days ago. Uphill task. Touched off by Real Steel in this last year but recent form not encouraging.
(20) (40/1 +0%) Enjoy D'allen	40/1(+0%)	(20) Enjoy D'allen 40/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap chase (18/1) at Cheltenham (29.2f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Blinkers back on. Difficult ask. Switched to cross-country this season and readily opposable back in handicap company.
(17) (50/1 -52%) En Beton	50/1(-52%)	(17) En Beton 50/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap chase (9/1) at Cork (21f, soft) 31 days ago. Yard in good form. Long absent before recent Cork run; entitled to improve and only 9yos fourth chase.
(14) (50/1 +0%) Macs Charm	50/1(+0%)	(14) Macs Charm 50/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 28/1) 38 days ago, soon beaten. Not easy to make a case for. Dropped out quickly on return in last month's Troytown; hard to see him featuring.
(28) (50/1 +0%) Royal Thief	50/1(+0%)	(28) Royal Thief 50/1, 40/1 and blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, below form eighth of 20 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 38 days ago. Trainer going well. Dangerous if scaling a revival. Couple of underwhelming runs for current yard this term; opposable.
(25) (50/1 +24%) Mister Fogpatches	50/1(+24%)	(25) Mister Fogpatches 50/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 50/1, bit below form sixth of 18 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.6f, soft) 24 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Very hard to make a case for. Not much to take from this season so far and would be a surprise if he played a major role.
(6) (66/1 -313%) Embittered	66/1(-313%)	(6) Embittered 66/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase (16/1) at Navan (20.4f, heavy) 18 days ago, forging clear. Carries penalty. Needs a couple of these to falter. Navan winner well worth another try at 3m but 10lb penalty makes this tough.
(7) (66/1 -164%) Ontheropes	66/1(-164%)	(7) Ontheropes 66/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 18 in handicap chase (18/1) at Gowran (25f, soft). Off 23 months. Others more persuasive. Munster National winner absent since January 2022; runs well fresh but others preferred.
(21) (80/1 -21%) Upping The Anti	80/1(-21%)	(21) Upping The Anti 80/1, 17/2, 37½ lengths seventh of 8 to Idas Boy in handicap chase at Punchestown (21.3f, soft) 32 days ago. Stable in good form. Tongue strap on 1st time, cheekpieces on 1st time. Record in big handicaps is poor, headgear combination now tried.
(26) (100/1 -52%) Punitive	100/1(-52%)	(26) Punitive 100/1, 50/1, below form eleventh of 20 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 38 days ago. Stable in good form. None too fluent on last month's seasonal return in Troytown; of limited appeal.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Desertmore House and Panda Boy give Martin Brassil a strong hand and it would be no surprise to see both go well here, especially the latter after his close third in this race 12 months ago. That said, a chance can be taken on AMIRITE, who looks to be on a workable mark based on the pick of his form as a novice last season. He put in a promising display on his return at Cheltenham in October, where his saddle slipped, and a first-time tongue-tie may bring about further progression. The shortlist is completed by Busselton, Chemical Energy and Real Steel, who won this 12 months ago.

This looks wide open and the value angle could be WATCH HOUSE CROSS, who wasn't disgraced when sixth off this mark in the Troytown at Navan where it was probably the testing conditions rather than the step up to 3m that proved his undoing. With better ground forecast and the return to a more sharp track a plus, he is worth chancing. Idas Boy did the job well at Punchestown and merits respect, along with Adamantly Chosen, who was fourth in that same race. Chemical Energy also has claims.

Winner over this trip over hurdles the progressive JODY TED could have more to offer now upped to 3m chasing

15:09 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (4/1 +33%) Tweed Skirt	4/1(+33%)	(3) Tweed Skirt 4/1, Fair bumper/hurdles winner who improved when landing handicaps here (20.5f) and Wincanton switched to fences last season. Held form after and unseated before the race took shape at Market Rasen on return. Claims. Useful mare who has won at this course; unexposed over 3m; possibilities.
(1) (9/4 +0%) Tea Clipper	9/4(+0%)	(1) Tea Clipper 9/4, Winless since scoring at Chepstow back in October 2021 but has subsequently acquitted himself well in a number of strong handicaps. Positive start to this season when runner-up last 2 starts, beaten only by a subsequent winner at Ascot last month. Needs considering. Clear second, behind a subsequent scorer, at Ascot last month; major chance up just 1lb.
(6) (11/1 +21%) The Little Yank	11/1(+21%)	(6) The Little Yank 11/1, Losing run is mounting up and below form 3 of last 4 starts. Others make more appeal. Irish raider; competitively weighted but he's on a 21-race losing sequence.
(4) (11/4 +39%) Hidden Heroics	11/4(+39%)	(4) Hidden Heroics 11/4, Winner of first 2 starts over fences last season, making all in small-field novice handicaps at Exeter and Cheltenham. Went through a quiet spell after but back to form of late, resuming winning ways at Ludlow 3 weeks ago. Player. Managed to win at Ludlow three weeks ago despite a doubt over the soft ground.
(7) (15/2 -36%) Dalamoi	15/2(-36%)	(7) Dalamoi 15/2, Real chasing type who created an excellent impression when scoring on debut in this sphere here (20.5f) last term and followed that with a good effort in defeat at Chepstow. Disappointed since (walk over at Newbury), though, including on return. Sole start at Kempton resulted in a comfortable win; interesting back here.
(5) (17/2 +39%) Unanswered Prayers	17/2(+39%)	(5) Unanswered Prayers 17/2, Made a winning chase debut at Cheltenham last November and shaped as if back in form last 2 starts before falling/unseating. Others look better treated. In the process of running respectably when departing late at Ascot the last twice.
(8) (18/1 -125%) Strictlyadancer	18/1(-125%)	(8) Strictlyadancer 18/1, Hat-trick winner over fences 2 years ago. Best effort this season having missed 21 months when respectable fourth at Cheltenham. Not so good there following month so needs to bounce back. Won off this mark at Haydock in autumn 2021; good chance if back to that form.

LTO Selection:

15:09 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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TEA CLIPPER has filled second place on both of his previous starts this season and looks to have been found an ideal opportunity to go one better here. Hidden Heroics returned to winning ways at Ludlow earlier in the month and is likely to remain competitive off just a 2lb higher mark, while others to note are Tweed Skirt and Enrilo.

TEA CLIPPER has dropped to a handy mark and looks ready to end his losing run after his good second at Ascot last month. Hidden Heroics is back in the groove now and rates the main threat ahead of Tweed Skirt.

Judged on recent form, topweight TEA CLIPPER looks the pick. Dalamoi and Tweed Skirt are interesting types.

15:12 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (5/1 +0%) Pidoyne	5/1(+0%)	(4) Pidoyne 5/1, Creditable third of 14 in handicap hurdle over C&D (heavy, 9/2) 36 days ago. Trainer going well. Big player. Tramore winner has done little or nothing wrong on her last two starts, in good nick.
(11) (6/1 +50%) The Truant	6/1(+50%)	(11) The Truant 6/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 12/1, below form sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 31 days ago. Can make presence felt. Showed enough to catch the eye at Cork on the back of a 138-day break, could threaten.
(9) (9/2 +31%) New Barn Lane	9/2(+31%)	(9) New Barn Lane 9/2, 9/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, excellent 4 lengths second of 14 to Petit Dejeuner in handicap hurdle over C&D (heavy) 36 days ago. Failed to settle when 2nd on his recent course visit, fine effort all considered, feared.
(7) (10/1 +29%) Tipp For Mac	10/1(+29%)	(7) Tipp For Mac 10/1, 9/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 31 days ago. Under a drive but still in touch when falling three from home at Cork last month, claims.
(10) (11/2 -10%) Petit Dejeuner	11/2(-10%)	(10) Petit Dejeuner 11/2, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (heavy, 20/1) 36 days ago by 4 lengths from New Barn Lane. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Lot to like about the manner of this ones recent C&D win over New Barn Lane (gave 10lb).
(12) (12/1 +40%) Folly Master	12/1(+40%)	(12) Folly Master 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventeenth of 24 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 25 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Uphill task. Point winner has come up against classy operators in maidens, potential to surprise a few.
(5) (13/2 +68%) Spring Meadow	13/2(+68%)	(5) Spring Meadow 13/2, Unreliable sort. 18/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Better than latest placings suggest and stable feared here, cheekpieces added.
(3) (14/1 +0%) Duke Otto	14/1(+0%)	(3) Duke Otto 14/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in November. 11/1, below form eighth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) 17 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Should still be competitive off her mark and is worth a close look.
(13) (14/1 -75%) A Great Buzz	14/1(-75%)	(13) A Great Buzz 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 17 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 13 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Maiden form not a massive amount to write home about but only early days, not ignored.
(8) (16/1 -33%) Chicago Storm	16/1(-33%)	(8) Chicago Storm 16/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 9/1) 46 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve. Tailed off in a Ggowran maiden on his latest start, fair to say capable of better.
(16) (16/1 +20%) Phoebe's Charm	16/1(+20%)	(16) Phoebe's Charm 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, respectable fifth of 14 in novice hurdle here (19f, heavy) 36 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Ran better than final position suggests in a maiden here last time out over further.
(6) (18/1 -125%) The Mass Path	18/1(-125%)	(6) The Mass Path 18/1, Below form third of 7 in novice hurdle (7/4) at Kelso (16.2f, good to firm) 106 days ago. In with a shout on some snippets of form and no surprise if a bit more left in the locker.
(1) (20/1 -67%) Johngus	20/1(-67%)	(1) Johngus 20/1, One win from 26 NH runs. Seventh of 9 in handicap chase (9/2) at Cork (16.7f, soft). Off 8 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Enters calculations. With a further 7lb claimed off his back, worthy of some inspection; not ruled out.
(18) (50/1 +50%) Johnny Cakes	50/1(+50%)	(18) Johnny Cakes 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Punchestown (23.9f, heavy) 15 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Others more persuasive. Unimpressive form lines, needs to open the throttle, does not look the answer.
(15) (50/1 -25%) Knockbrack Rambler	50/1(-25%)	(15) Knockbrack Rambler 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 17 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Cork (16f, heavy) 31 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Not great in three starts so far and appears to have plenty to contend with here.
(2) (66/1 -65%) Lorca	66/1(-65%)	(2) Lorca 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. 150/1, below form fifteenth of 24 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.8f, heavy) 17 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Modest operator in maiden hurdles, switch to handicaps needs to work wonders.

LTO Selection:

15:12 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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PETIT DEJEUNER ran out a decisive winner when opening her account on her handicap bow at Limerick last month. The five-year-old won with enough in hand that day to suggest that a 7lb rise in the ratings isn't insurmountable and she looks one to keep the right side of. New Barn Lane was behind the selection in second that day and he must enter calculations off only 2lb higher here, with Pidoyne and The Mass Path also requiring a second look.

There were positives to glean from A GREAT BUZZ's latest effort in a big-field Naas maiden and, with improvement on the cards now pitched into a handicap, she could be the answer. Pidoyne is probably high enough in the weights for now but she looks solid all the same and is feared most ahead of Johngus. Petit Dejeuner and New Barn Lane, first and second respectively over C&D last time, are others to consider.

If Cristiano Marealdo makes it off the subs bench but she should go close but of those guaranteed a run, THE TRUANT is preferrred

15:20 Wetherby NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (3/1 -9%) Super Saint	3/1(-9%)	(6) Super Saint 3/1, €135,000 3-y-o, Saint Des Saints gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler in France/Italy Champ de Bataille. Dam 2¼m hurdle winner in France. Very much one to consider. 135,000euros 3yo; bred to be useful; excellent yard won this with a newcomer 12 months ago.
(3) (4/1 +43%) Barrabooka	4/1(+43%)	(3) Barrabooka 4/1, Presenting gelding. Dam unraced sister to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser (winner up to 21f) Oscar Whisky. Successful sole outing in Irish points (Jan 2023). From a good family and makes plenty of appeal on Rules debut. Won an Irish point in the mud almost a year ago and has joined a leading stable.
(2) (5/1 -11%) Barlovento	5/1(-11%)	(2) Barlovento 5/1, €72,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam (h111), 2m-2½m hurdle winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 3¼m) Martha Brae out of 19f-21f hurdle/chase winner Harringay. One to note. Makes appeal on pedigree and his stable is 21% in bumpers in the last five seasons.
(7) (10/1 -25%) The Northernlights	10/1(-25%)	(7) The Northernlights 10/1, Runner-up in a point bumper and there was some encouragement when fifth in a bumper at Cheltenham a couple of months ago. Will likely need to improve on that, however. Fifth in a well-contested event at Cheltenham; appeals most of those to have run.
(8) (15/8 -25%) Western Harmony	15/8(-25%)	(8) Western Harmony 15/8, Cost £115,000 after winning his second of 2 starts in Irish points in the spring. Makes plenty of appeal for a leading stable with a strong bumper record. Fetched £115,000 after winning point with a bit in hand; of obvious interest for top yard.
(5) (16/1 -33%) Jax Junior	16/1(-33%)	(5) Jax Junior 16/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam placed in bumpers/well held sole start over hurdles. Interesting newcomer. Newcomer by Jack Hobbs; stable has an above-average strike-rate in this sphere.
(1) (50/1 -52%) Backbyjet	50/1(-52%)	(1) Backbyjet 50/1, Placed in a point from plenty of attempts but not much encouragement in his Rules debut at Sedgefield a couple of months ago. Others preferred. 0-9 in points and beaten a long way on rules debut; hard to see him breaking his duck.
(4) (66/1 -32%) Grand Geste	66/1(-32%)	(4) Grand Geste 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 9 in bumper at Warwick (16f, good) on NH debut 83 days ago. Others make more appeal. Beat only one home on debut at Warwick (66-1); may well improve but he certainly needs to.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Wetherby NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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WESTERN HARMONY changed hands for 115,000 pounds in the Goffs UK Spring sales in May and goes for the Nicky Henderson yard on his debut under Rules. The four-year-old was successful in the second of two point-to-points and appears a bright prospect. The Northernlights brings the best known form to the table after his fifth at Cheltenham in October and should take a step forward. Any market support for 135,000-euro purchase Super Saint would make him of significant interest for his powerful connections.

WESTERN HARMONY has been picked up by a top yard after winning a point and he's fancied to make a successful Rules debut at the possible expense of Super Saint, who makes plenty of appeal on paper. Barrabooka, another one that has won between the flags, is also worth considering.

Paul Nicholls and Bryony Frost combined to win this in 2022 and in the nicely bred SUPER SAINT they have another attractive candidate.

15:25 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (3/1 -9%) Greenrock Abbey	3/1(-9%)	(6) Greenrock Abbey 3/1, Took well to fences last season, winning 2 of his 6 starts. Made an encouraging return when runner-up at Sandown (15.4f, soft) earlier this month and every chance that will have blown away any cobwebs. Leading claims Ran game race in defeat on recent seasonal debut; back up to career-high mark.
(5) (6/1 -33%) Showbusiness	6/1(-33%)	(5) Showbusiness 6/1, Belatedly off the mark over hurdles at Punchestown in May 2022 for Gordon Elliott. Well held at Ffos Las 12 months later on yard debut but produced an encouraging chasing debut back from another lay-off when runner-up over C&D last month. Pulled clear of the rest that day and can figure. Clear second over C&D on last month's chasing debut and nudged up only 1lb for that.
(3) (7/2 +22%) Zambezi Fix	7/2(+22%)	(3) Zambezi Fix 7/2, Notched second success over hurdles when landing handicap here in February. Creditable second at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) last month but turned in a rare below-par effort in a better race at Ascot 10 days later. Attentions now turned back to the larger obstacles. Placed twice over hurdles this season; enters calculations on first chase run since 2021.
(8) (11/4 +45%) Walkinthewoods	11/4(+45%)	(8) Walkinthewoods 11/4, Off the mark over timber at this track (2m) in October 2022 and doubled his tally at Ffos Las in May. Narrowly denied on first 2 starts back this term (including at Ffos Las on chase bow last month) but probably found the race coming too soon at Taunton 8 days later. Back down to 2m. Didn't fire last time but was very creditable second on chasing debut two starts ago.
(2) (12/1 +25%) Not Available	12/1(+25%)	(2) Not Available 12/1, Useful chaser who hit the target 3 times last season, including when running away with a 5-runner C&D handicap in a first-time visor in April. However, subsequently pulled up at Kempton and this season's efforts with cheekpieces refitted have not been inspiring. Blinkers back on. Dual C&D winner last season but looked out of sorts this autumn; headgear switched.
(1) (15/2 +38%) Witness Protection	15/2(+38%)	(1) Witness Protection 15/2, Dual hurdles winner who made it third time lucky over fences over C&D in November 2021. Lightly raced since and shaped as if amiss when last seen at Uttoxeter (20f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Best watched given his profile. C&D winner; not seen since pulled up in May but resumes on a workable mark.
(7) (18/1 -157%) You Say Nothing	18/1(-157%)	(7) You Say Nothing 18/1, Limited to just 4 starts last term but won 2 of those, including a 2m handicap at Ffos Las (soft) in May. Shaped as if as good as ever after 7 months off before getting tired/falling late at Ludlow last month and he could get involved provided that tumble hasn't left a mark. Dual chase winner in the spring and ran well for a long way last month after a break.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

SHOWBUSINESS won over hurdles in Ireland when trained by Gordon Elliott and is lightly raced for new handler Tim Vaughan. On his chase debut over C&D on similar ground last month, the six-year-old produced a cracking effort for the silver medal and is entitled to take a big step forward off just 1lb higher. Four-time hurdles winner Aggagio will likely prove popular on his fencing bow and is noted, along with Greenrock Abbey.

Having taken well to fences last season, GREENROCK ABBEY made a very encouraging return to action when finishing runner-up at Sandown earlier this month, and with that outing sure to have blown away any cobwebs, Kerry Lee's 7-y-o is fancied to notch a third victory over the larger obstacles. You Say Nothing took a heavy fall late at Ludlow last month, but he rates a big threat with that run under his belt, with chasing-debutant Aggagio rounding off the shortlist.

The answer might be SHOWBUSINESS, who was about 14l clear of the third when second over C&D on last month's chasing debut.

15:35 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (2/1 +11%) Bleu De Vassy	2/1(+11%)	(3) Bleu De Vassy 2/1, Cost €235,000 after finishing runner-up in a point. Promising second in bumpers at Sligo and Fairyhouse for new connections. Up in trip. Leading claims. He only went down narrowly to a stablemate of Joystick at Fairyhouse; involved.
(1) (5/1 +64%) Artic Lane	5/1(+64%)	(1) Artic Lane 5/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in points (Nov 12). Betting should help guide to expectations. Won his point and he posted a superior RPR to Joystick in that scene.
(5) (6/1 -9%) Major Barry	6/1(-9%)	(5) Major Barry 6/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, second of 6 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 25 days ago, keeping on well. Up in trip. Chased home a promising horse at Fairyhouse and looks open to further progress.
(4) (11/8 -73%) Joystick	11/8(-73%)	(4) Joystick 11/8, Third sole start in points (Apr 9). Has switched to leading connections ahead of bumper debut. Market confidence would look significant for yard seeking a sixth win in this since 2016. Third in a point; now with Willie Mullins who has dominated this bumper.
(2) (12/1 +40%) Blaze The Way	12/1(+40%)	(2) Blaze The Way 12/1, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Enniscoffey Oscar. Watching brief advised on debut. Faces no easy task on debut but the stable's bumper runners are always respected.
(6) (33/1 -65%) Toor Khov	33/1(-65%)	(6) Toor Khov 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, third of 6 in bumper at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 32 days ago. Hasn't run a bad race in bumpers but no better than third in any of them; looks vulnerable.
(8) (50/1 +24%) Vroomvroomboo	50/1(+24%)	(8) Vroomvroomboo 50/1, (Production):€14,000 3-y-o: half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Dandy Dan (winner up to 3¼m, by Midnight Legend) and useful bumper winner/fair 2m hurdle winner Bigbadandbeautiful (by Big Bad Bob): dam winning pointer. Related to winners but yard 2-48 in bumpers recent seasons; can only be watched.
(7) (80/1 -60%) The Lord Maid	80/1(-60%)	(7) The Lord Maid 80/1, Mount Nelson mare. Dam (c129/h109), 2½m-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 29f) Smoking Gun. Not a bad jumps pedigree but his stable is 0-4 in bumpers recent seasons.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BLEU DE VASSY, runner-up to a subsequent bumper winner on his sole start in a point-to-point, showed promise when again second in two similar races at Navan recently, and can make it third time lucky for the Gavin Cromwell yard. The son of No Risk At All has little to fear from the trip or ground and, with Harry Swan pitching in with his 5lb claim, everything is in place for another big run. Joystick, a 95,000-euros newcomer to the Willie Mullins team, is feared most on his Rules debut, while Major Barry is another seriously considered.

BLEU DE VASSY has been shaping up well in recent weeks and is likely to take a bit of stopping unless the betting vibes are notably strong surrounding the Willie Mullins point recruit Joystick.

The betting could be significant as JOYSTICK's trainer Willie Mullins will have an idea as to where he stands with Bleu De Vassy.

15:40 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(11) (5/1 +29%) Fortuna Ligna	5/1(+29%)	(11) Fortuna Ligna 5/1, Fair form in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, justifying cramped odds when landing a mares' maiden at Chepstow (19.5f) in April. Made a respectable reappearance there and ridden too aggressively at Ascot since. Can't be ruled out. Leads; kept at it when 2nd to Lassue over 2m7f in October; brushed aside at Ascot since.
(4) (7/1 +22%) Della Casa Lunga	7/1(+22%)	(4) Della Casa Lunga 7/1, A fairly useful 2m winning hurdler for Sam Curling in Ireland last term who got back on track upped in trip when second of 5 in handicap here (24.5f, soft) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Possibilities. Yet to recapture best Irish form; well held behind improver up in trip over C&D latest.
(6) (7/2 +22%) Lassue	7/2(+22%)	(6) Lassue 7/2, Point winner who is progressing well in this sphere, scoring at Ludlow and Chepstow before posting an excellent ¾-length third of 7 to Midnightreflection in handicap hurdle at Ascot (23.5f, good) 32 days ago. Merits consideration once more. Running well since return from absence and a strongly run race at the trip will suit.
(10) (11/2 +8%) Gaye Legacy	11/2(+8%)	(10) Gaye Legacy 11/2, Lightly-raced hurdler who has taken a step forward in handicaps this season, scoring at Market Rasen before very good second of 7 at Aintree (24.7f, heavy) 18 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards despite being 2 lb out of the handicap. Quite cosy 2m7f winner in November; 2nd on heavy ground since; 2lb wrong but interesting.
(2) (11/1 -144%) Midnightreflection	11/1(-144%)	(2) Midnightreflection 11/1, Registered a fifth career success with battling victory in handicap hurdle at Ascot (23.5f, good) 32 days ago. In the mix once more despite taking a 3 lb rise. Well held in 2 previous runnings of this but ran up to recent best when 2m7f winner latest.
(5) (12/1 +64%) Emmpressive Lady	12/1(+64%)	(5) Emmpressive Lady 12/1, Four-time hurdle winner, including in this in 2021, but she arrives out of sorts, returned to hurdling when beating only one at Ffos Las last month. Needs to take a big step forward. Very mixed over fences but 2nd in this in 2020 and won it in 2021; lower in weights now.
(3) (17/2 -55%) Martha Brae	17/2(-55%)	(3) Martha Brae 17/2, Consistent in handicaps last season, including a win at Hereford (25f) in March, and posted a solid third of 5 to Coquelicot in listed mares event over C&D 30 days ago. Considered. Remote in this race in 2021 but reliable at staying trips last winter; solid chance.
(9) (17/2 -6%) Jersey Lady	17/2(-6%)	(9) Jersey Lady 17/2, Has developed a good partnership with her jockey, completing a hat-trick at Fontwell (25.7f) in June. On her second outing for her current trainer, gave her running again when fifth at Market Rasen (23.1f) last time and she should be thereabouts once more. Not quite at her best since 3 staying handicap wins between April and June; needs more.
(1) (17/2 -89%) Glimpse Of Gala	17/2(-89%)	(1) Glimpse Of Gala 17/2, Likeable mare who took this prize 12 months ago. Posted an encouraging chase debut over shorter trip at Worcester in October and in the picture now back over the smaller obstacles. Best form in staying hurdles on soft/heavy; no great slack in handicap mark back hurdling.
(7) (22/1 -10%) Holly Hartingo	22/1(-10%)	(7) Holly Hartingo 22/1, Dual hurdles scorer in 2021/22 but lightly raced since. Failed to fire in two runs over fences at Huntingdon this winter and back in this sphere with something to prove. Modest chase form of late; unproven over 3m but should have further scope as hurdler.
(8) (40/1 +0%) Fortunefavorsdbold	40/1(+0%)	(8) Fortunefavorsdbold 40/1, A fair winning hurdler in Ireland for Paul Nolan but she's offered for her current yard, last of 5 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) 18 days ago. Back up in trip with something to find. Won 3m hurdle in March; beaten 40l+ in two handicaps for new yard; this is easier.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

GLIMPSE OF GALA was far from disgraced when sixth off this mark in a valuable handicap when last seen over hurdles at Aintree in April. A spin over fences in October should have put her spot on for this and the seven-year-old gets the vote over the recent Ascot winner Midnightreflection as well as Della Casa Lunga and Martha Brae.

GAYE LEGACY arrives on the up and is taken to quickly resume winning ways despite being 2 lb "wrong" in the weights given she still has few miles on the clock. Lassue is another mare going the right way so she rates the chief danger, although last year's winner Glimpse of Gala seems sure to have a say too along with the reliable Martha Brae.

Lassue and GAYE LEGACY are both open to improvement and the latter is just preferred.

15:47 Limerick NH Flat Race 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (4/9 +68%) Hens Tooth	4/9(+68%)	(3) Hens Tooth 4/9, Successful on second of 2 starts in points (Mar 12). Likely type on Rules debut for top yard. Facile winner at Belclare; runner-up went in next time out and has shaped ok hurdling.
(5) (10/3 -141%) Lough Owel	10/3(-141%)	(5) Lough Owel 10/3, Cost €255,000 after striking at the third time of asking in points (Apr 21). Much respected Rules newcomer having joined Gordon Elliott. Fairyhouse 'Point' winner, second home has done enough to give the form a solid look.
(2) (13/2 +74%) Earl Neigh	13/2(+74%)	(2) Earl Neigh 13/2, €10,500 3-y-o, Mahler gelding. Dam made frame only start over hurdles. Betting should guide to expectations. Dam fourth in 2m hurdle only start, is granddaughter of Festival Bumper winner Mucklemeg.
(8) (20/1 +50%) Seskin Flash	20/1(+50%)	(8) Seskin Flash 20/1, Workforce gelding. Dam (c78) point winner/maiden chaser (stayed 3m). Tasting racecourse action for the first time, entitled to come from the experience.
(6) (50/1 -100%) Mr Bezi	50/1(-100%)	(6) Mr Bezi 50/1, Placed on last of 3 starts in points (Dec 3). Modest operator in 'Points', others have a bit more to bring to the table.
(4) (66/1 +34%) Le Grand Peinture	66/1(+34%)	(4) Le Grand Peinture 66/1, Pulled up in both points and tailed off in a bumper. 250's at Punchestown and ran accordingly, needs to have considerable improvement.

LTO Selection:

15:47 Limerick NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Winning 3m pointer HENS TOOTH won a shade cosily on his second appearance between the flags at Belclare in March. The five-year-old has since joined Willie Mullins and he may have enough speed to thwart likely threat Lough Owel. The gelded son of Hillstar boasts a similar profile to the selection and he isn't taken lightly. His stablemate Muhtaluza also makes some appeal on paper and the market should prove informative.

It's probably best to narrow this down to the Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott runners. HENS TOOTH gets the nod over Lough Owel and Muthaluza but the betting is sure to provide more clues.

With the runner-up from his 'Point' win franking the form, LOUGH OWEL(nap) is given the seal of approval

15:55 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (6/5 -50%) Rocking Man	6/5(-50%)	(2) Rocking Man 6/5, Strong in the betting and looked a useful prospect when scoring on C&D debut (heavy) in November. Can make it 2-2. Backed into favouritism ahead of making all in a heavy-ground bumper here last month.
(5) (6/5 +73%) Queensbury Boy	6/5(+73%)	(5) Queensbury Boy 6/5, £130,000 purchase after winning an Irish point in March. The runner-up in that race was Quebecois who made a winning bumper debut for Paul Nicholls at Exeter a couple of weeks ago. Tongue tied. Likely type. Bought for £130,000 after winning an Irish point and that form has been franked.
(3) (7/1 +56%) Diagon Alley	7/1(+56%)	(3) Diagon Alley 7/1, Cost £140,000 after finishing second in an Irish point in November and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Changed hands for £140,000 soon after finishing second in a nine-runner Irish point.
(4) (14/1 +0%) Leech	14/1(+0%)	(4) Leech 14/1, €48,000 Masked Marvel gelding. Dam, 1m winner in Germany, half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 19f) Local Hero. His stable has had a few bumper winners lately so this one needs a betting check. 48,000euros 3yo; will need to be decidedly smart to overcome his lack of experience.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The battle of the C&D debut winners and ROCKING MAN was the most impressive when he bolted up here last month. Paul Nicholls saddles Kap Boy, who won a four-runner race here in October, and the master handler should know where he stands with the selection on a line through Jacobin, so the market may tell us more. Nevertheless, it's Sam Thomas' charge who is taken to come out on top, with point-to-point winner Queensbury Boy the one expected to follow that pair home.

A small but interesting line-up for this concluding bumper. ROCKING MAN can see off fellow C&D debut scorer Kap Boy but the rules newcomers all have something to recommend them on paper, notably Queensbury Boy, who had a recent bumper winner behind in second when winning his sole point back in March.

This could be a decent bumper despite the small field. ROCKING MAN comfortably justified favouritism from the front here last month.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (4/1 +43%) Catesby	4/1(+43%)	(7) Catesby 4/1, C&D winner who again ran below form when eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, slowly away. Things went wrong here last time and he's drawn to attack if getting away better.
(11) (4/1 +11%) Red Walls	4/1(+11%)	(11) Red Walls 4/1, Course winner. 8/1, won 11-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 5 days ago, battling well. Shortlist material. No penalty for Friday's win and needs considering under in-form 7lb claimer Ethan Jones.
(2) (5/1 -43%) First Company	5/1(-43%)	(2) First Company 5/1, Doubled his tally in 12-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 42 days ago, well ridden. Can give another good account. Ended a losing run off 4lb lower six weeks ago; no obvious reason he won't go well again.
(3) (7/1 +56%) Dercol	7/1(+56%)	(3) Dercol 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who wasn't seen to best effect on first run since leaving Mark Loughnane when ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 18 days ago, hampered. Hood on for 1st time. Big price for his new yard back from a break recently; is entitled to come on for that.
(6) (9/1 -100%) Bomb Squad	9/1(-100%)	(6) Bomb Squad 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in August. Good second of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 33 days ago, running on late. Stall 11 not ideal but still warrants respect. Has enjoyed a consistent season; stall 11 won't help; player but has a bit to overcome.
(9) (12/1 -20%) Coast	12/1(-20%)	(9) Coast 12/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 22 days ago, going off too hard. Dual C&D winner who's back on a handy mark; needs to improve on recent efforts though.
(4) (12/1 +14%) Astrophysics	12/1(+14%)	(4) Astrophysics 12/1, 3-time C&D winner who possibly needed the run after 6 months off when seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 17 days ago, never nearer. Not ruled out. Five-time course winner; is back on his last successful mark and should fare better.
(1) (13/2 +7%) Dandys Derriere	13/2(+7%)	(1) Dandys Derriere 13/2, C&D winner. 15/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon. Better judged on previous form. Two wins and a close second to his name in three runs over 6f on Tapeta; one to consider.
(8) (20/1 -100%) Monitola	20/1(-100%)	(8) Monitola 20/1, Hooded for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap (25/1) at this course (5.1f) 9 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Still early days with current yard. Well held in two runs for this yard and has another wide draw; worth a look in the market.
(5) (25/1 -79%) The Princes Poet	25/1(-79%)	(5) The Princes Poet 25/1, Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 66/1) 18 days ago, slowly away. Down to a career-low mark and market strength would bring him into the reckoning.
(10) (28/1 -100%) Embla	28/1(-100%)	(10) Embla 28/1, Course winner who ran a bit below form when sixth of 10 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f, good). Off 175 days. Back up in trip. Wasn't in much form when last seen in the summer; several others hold more pressing claims.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

FIRST COMPANY is holding his form really well at present and is well worth sticking with for now. He certainly wasn't winning out of turn at Kempton latest, after a couple of solid efforts in defeat, and if you go back to August this year, he posted a close-up third at this track too. Dandys Derriere is a C&D winner and makes plenty of each-way appeal, while Bomb Squad should run his usual honest race.

RED WALLS knuckled down well to register a first success of the year at Southwell last week and gets the nod to follow up. First Company and Bomb Squad head up the opposition.

Unpenalised Southwell winner Red Walls should go well but DANDYS DERRIERE is preferred in a minefield of a race.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (5/2 +29%) Autumn Angel	5/2(+29%)	(3) Autumn Angel 5/2, Just about better than ever when second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 5 days ago, running on. Expected to be bang there from the same mark. Good placed efforts on Tapeta the last twice; 2lb well in; leading contender.
(6) (6/1 +63%) All In The Hips	6/1(+63%)	(6) All In The Hips 6/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 17 runs this year. Latest win at Bath in August. Eighth of 10 in handicap (100/1) at this course (5.1f) 22 days ago, though that run can be excused as she was denied a clear run. C&D winner; quiet of late but handicapped accordingly; one to note in the betting.
(1) (7/2 -17%) Warminster	7/2(-17%)	(1) Warminster 7/2, Very good second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 14/1) 18 days ago, clear of rest. Obvious player up 2 lb. Good 2nd at Newcastle 18 days ago; not been with up-and-coming yard long; one to consider.
(4) (8/1 +43%) The Nail Gunner	8/1(+43%)	(4) The Nail Gunner 8/1, Three-time C&D winner. 20/1 and hooded for first time, tenth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f). Off 171 days. First run for yard after leaving Denis Quinn. Well treated and these conditions optimal; market instructive on stable debut after break.
(2) (11/2 -120%) Kitbag	11/2(-120%)	(2) Kitbag 11/2, Visored for first time, won 11-runner handicap at this C&D (7/2) 8 days ago. Carries penalty which makes things harder but he's a consistent sort. C&D win last week came in a weaker race but he did it well enough and should be involved.
(11) (12/1 +14%) Banana	12/1(+14%)	(11) Banana 12/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Creditable 1½ lengths fifth of 11 to Kitbag in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 8 days ago. 19-race maiden; not beaten far over C&D last week but drawn wide and others appeal more.
(5) (12/1 +40%) Mellys Flyer	12/1(+40%)	(5) Mellys Flyer 12/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f, 50/1) 19 days ago. Lot to prove at present. C&D winner in April off 15lb higher; yet to get going for this yard and carries risk again.
(8) (16/1 -100%) One Last Hug	16/1(-100%)	(8) One Last Hug 16/1, Three wins from 18 runs this year. 14/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 11 days ago. Back up in trip and he lurks on a dangerous mark. In good form at Newcastle of late but this track may not suit him quite so well.
(10) (25/1 -56%) Balmy Breese	25/1(-56%)	(10) Balmy Breese 25/1, Good fifth of 11 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 44 days ago, running on. Others more persuasive. Better effort dropped to sprint trip here last month; still has time to do better at 6f.
(9) (150/1 -500%) The Spinmeister	150/1(-500%)	(9) The Spinmeister 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 11 in handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy) 57 days ago. Back up in trip. Tongue strap on for first time. Little solid form and plenty to prove in a tongue tie for the first time.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Those towards the summit of the weights are expected to battle it out for the victory in division two, and WARMINSTER just edges it from a good draw in stall four. He has performed well at this venue before and was beaten less than a length into second when last sighted at Newcastle. Kitbag won here recently despite racing keenly and should go well along with Autumn Angel, who hit the crossbar at Southwell latest.

WARMINSTER left a low-key stable debut well behind him when runner-up at Newcastle 3 weeks ago and he looks ready to go one place better and double his career tally. Autumn Angel found only one too good at Southwell on Friday and is an obvious threat from the same mark, with Kitbag also considered given he won last time.

Autumn Angel is ahead of the handicapper but WARMINSTER is taken to build on his recent promising second at Newcastle.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (2/5 +68%) Completely Random	2/5(+68%)	(2) Completely Random 2/5, Promising type. 5/2, second of 11 in novice event at this C&D 18 days ago, clear of rest. Sets a good standard with promise of more to come. Picked off late over C&D 18 days ago (pair clear); leading form claims and more to come.
(11) (5/1 -67%) War Bride	5/1(-67%)	(11) War Bride 5/1, Promising individual. 11/1, second of 6 in maiden at this C&D on debut 36 days ago. Should have more to offer. Second of six over C&D on last month's debut; more will be required in this deeper race.
(10) (8/1 -167%) Persian Blue	8/1(-167%)	(10) Persian Blue 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/8, fourth of 9 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 16 days ago, looking a hard ride. In top hands and a hood now goes on. Looked tricky at Chelmsford latest; now tried in a hood and her second run was promising.
(1) (16/1 +52%) Bestie	16/1(+52%)	(1) Bestie 16/1, Eleventh of 12 in novice event at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 14/1) on debut, slowly away. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Freddie & Martyn Meade having had a gelding operation. Too green to do himself justice in one run in May; new yard; gelded; bred to do better.
(9) (18/1 -157%) Dame Darcey	18/1(-157%)	(9) Dame Darcey 18/1, Foaled April 17. 150,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Inuk and half-sister to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1m The Mackem Bullet and 2-y-o 1m winner Kick On Girl. Lot to like on paper. 150,000gns yearling; appealing pedigree and one to consider in a race short on depth.
(3) (25/1 +24%) Floating Voter	25/1(+24%)	(3) Floating Voter 25/1, Last of 11 in novice event at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 40/1) on debut, slowly away. Off 6 months and gelded in that time. Dropped away having shown pace on Windsor debut in June; gelded after; can do better.
(4) (28/1 +15%) Naughty Niall	28/1(+15%)	(4) Naughty Niall 28/1, Foaled April 20. €30,000 foal, 25,000 gns yearling, €50,000 2-y-o, Oasis Dream gelding. Half-brother to 5f winner Jamie Bond. 50,000euros half-brother to 5f winner out of 6f winner; yard not renowned for 2yo success.
(6) (80/1 -142%) Sir Garfield	80/1(-142%)	(6) Sir Garfield 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at Newcastle (5f) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs to raise his game a level and that won't be easy from the outside stall.
(8) (80/1 -142%) Warrendale Wagyu	80/1(-142%)	(8) Warrendale Wagyu 80/1, Ninth of 10 in novice event (66/1) at Newcastle (5f) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Down the field in two 5f runs on Tapeta; one for handicaps after this.
(7) (150/1 -355%) Take Care	150/1(-355%)	(7) Take Care 150/1, Foaled March 22. Due Diligence gelding. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner). Second foal of a 6f 2yo AW/7f winner (RPR 95); drawn wide and likely best watched on debut.
(5) (200/1 -300%) Profitman	200/1(-300%)	(5) Profitman 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 8 in maiden at this course (8.6f) 8 days ago. Down in trip. Hooded for first time. Huge prices and well beaten in two runs at about 1m this month; hood now added.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

This novice event may be all about COMPLETELY RANDOM. Harry and Roger Charlton's colt improved for his Kempton debut when beaten just half a length into second here last time and, with more improvement likely, it would come as no surprise if he made it third-time lucky. War Bride lines up in receipt of weight from the selection being a filly and she ran a cracker here on debut, so is noted along with Persian Blue.

Having been heavily backed, COMPLETELY RANDOM was worn down late by another improver over C&D 18 days ago, and with further progress in the offing, he will take some stopping. War Bride and Persian Blue are the obvious threats unless the vibes are positive form debutante Dame Darcey.

Dame Darcey is a newcomer of some interest but COMPLETELY RANDOM went close over C&D 18 days ago and can get off the mark.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (9/2 +63%) Palace Boy	9/2(+63%)	(2) Palace Boy 9/2, Fair form on Flat in Germany and reached a fairly useful over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien last season, well-beaten in Supreme novices' on final start in March. Switched yards ahead of this return/handicap debut and the betting should guide. Hasn't been seen since March; hard to know what he'll be capable of for his new yard.
(5) (9/4 +10%) Artisan Dancer	9/4(+10%)	(5) Artisan Dancer 9/4, 3 wins from 14 runs this year. 9/5, good third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 7 days ago, headed final 50 yds having taken a strong hold. Remains of interest from this sort of mark and drop in trip will hold no fears. Turned over as favourite on his last six runs; may just be the handicapper has him now.
(1) (10/1 +29%) First Charge	10/1(+29%)	(1) First Charge 10/1, Course winner. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 32 days ago, doing well to finish as close as he did following a very slow start. Now operating from last winning mark and not discounted. Better on his second run back from a break and is on his last winning mark; player.
(9) (10/1 -100%) Spritzin'	10/1(-100%)	(9) Spritzin' 10/1, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 22 days ago, no extra final 1f. Visor on 1st time and rider takes off handy 5 lb. Behind Artisan Dancer the last twice and much hinges on how she reacts to the visor.
(8) (10/3 +26%) Queensland Boy	10/3(+26%)	(8) Queensland Boy 10/3, Winner at Windsor in August. 11/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (14f) 13 days ago, just no match for a couple of upwardly mobile sorts. This less demanding and he's worth considering. Solid run of form; less exposed than the rest over this trip and goes on the shortlist.
(10) (12/1 +0%) Hurtle	12/1(+0%)	(10) Hurtle 12/1, 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 21 days ago, well positioned. Blinkers back on. Better behind Queensland Boy latest but this longest trip to date needs to see improvement.
(4) (14/1 -133%) Theonlywayiswessex	14/1(-133%)	(4) Theonlywayiswessex 14/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 12/1, fifth of 11 in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) on debut over fences 51 days ago. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run. Back on the Flat after an ordinary chasing debut last month; is one to consider.
(11) (15/2 +38%) Eloped	15/2(+38%)	(11) Eloped 15/2, Winner here in September. 16/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time but her mark looks about right. Ideally needs to settle better than last time, now in first-time headgear.
(7) (18/1 -50%) Bobby Shaftoe	18/1(-50%)	(7) Bobby Shaftoe 18/1, 4 wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win at Newcastle in November. Eighth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (16.5f) 6 days ago, badly hampered by weakening rival over 3f out and not recover. Not discounted. Four-time Newcastle winner who's making his course debut; needs to bounce back.
(6) (66/1 -313%) Painless Potter	66/1(-313%)	(6) Painless Potter 66/1, 33/1, 11¾ lengths tenth of 11 to Bobby Shaftoe in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 40 days ago, hampered inside final 1f. Others preferred back up in trip. Poor in two runs for this yard; would want to see good support before considering him.
(12) (150/1 -838%) Nelson River	150/1(-838%)	(12) Nelson River 150/1, Course winner. Sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, good to soft, 28/1). Off 12 months. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Dual course winner who hasn't been seen since tailed off over fences a year ago.
(3) (150/1 -500%) Man Of Riddles	150/1(-500%)	(3) Man Of Riddles 150/1, Course winner. 100/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 40 days ago, fading from 2f out. Best watched at present. Little in three runs for this yard off the back of a year-long absence; had wind surgery.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

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

Runner-up on three of his last four starts, including twice over C&D, ARTISAN DANCER deserves a change in luck, and he can get that on this occasion in what looks a winnable contest. Despite a difficult wide draw, he can see off the likes of old rival Spritzin' and Theonlywayiswessex, who could be back on a workable mark. Others to note include Eloped, Palace Boy and Queensland Boy.

A winner at Windsor during the summer, QUEENSLAND BOY has continued the good work on AW in recent months, finishing a good third in a stronger contest at Chelmsford 13 days ago. He gets the nod to come out on top down in grade, with Artisan Dancer and Spritzin' next best. First Charge is another worth keeping an eye on from his sliding mark.

Queensland Boy is solid but FIRST CHARGE is on his last winning mark and more than capable if getting one of his better breaks.

19:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (5/4 +77%) L'Eagle Aid	5/4(+77%)	(7) L'Eagle Aid 5/4, Twice-raced maiden. 15/2, third of 10 in novice at Lingfield (8f, AW) 7 days ago, needing stiffer test. Similar form when third in two 1m races at Lingfield; place claims again, at least.
(1) (5/1 +29%) Green Keeper	5/1(+29%)	(1) Green Keeper 5/1, Gleneagles gelding. Dam, winner up to 9.5f (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to high-class winner up to 15.5f Scope. Eighth of 12 in novice (13/2) at Kempton (8f) on debut 42 days ago. Should have more to offer. From a useful family that has served his connections well; promise on debut; possibilities.
(4) (7/2 +30%) Brodie's Boy	7/2(+30%)	(4) Brodie's Boy 7/2, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, second of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) 22 days ago. Went down by only a head at Lingfield three weeks ago; should make his presence felt again.
(8) (9/1 -50%) Lady Of Spain	9/1(-50%)	(8) Lady Of Spain 9/1, Foaled January 28. 16,000 gns foal, 40,000 gns yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Closely related to winner in Italy by Belardo. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class winner up to 1¼m Real World. Top stable's 2yos have a strike-rate of around 20%; could be the pick of the newcomers.
(2) (12/1 -20%) Daidalos	12/1(-20%)	(2) Daidalos 12/1, Foaled May 6. €9,000 foal, €20,000 yearling, €32,000 2-y-o, Mastercraftsman colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 8.6f Trolius. Dam, maiden (stayed 8.5f), half-sister to smart 2-y-o 6f winner Moohaajim out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1¼m) Thiella. Not badly bred and worth a market check on debut.
(3) (13/2 -63%) Heet	13/2(-63%)	(3) Heet 13/2, Foaled March 21. Dabirsim colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1m Bullingdon and 1m winner Garrick, both useful. Dam winner up to 7f (Dubai Duty Free (Fred Darling) Stakes winner and also 2-y-o 5f winner). Plenty of winners in his pedigree and makes debut for powerful stable.
(9) (50/1 -257%) Organic	50/1(-257%)	(9) Organic 50/1, €48,000 yearling, Land Force filly. Dam, runner-up at 1¼m, half-sister to 9f-1½m winner Antinori and 2-y-o 5f-1m winner Pure Excellence (both useful). 9/2, eighth of 11 in novice at this C&D on debut 11 days ago, very slowly away. May well do better. Well supported on debut over C&D but missed break and always behind; should improve.
(10) (125/1 -400%) Lady Birdie	125/1(-400%)	(10) Lady Birdie 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 7 in novice at Chelmsford City (8f, 200/1) 13 days ago. Hasn't achieved much in two runs so far, first one over C&D.
(5) (150/1 -200%) Delayed Charm	150/1(-200%)	(5) Delayed Charm 150/1, 3,000 gns yearling, Postponed colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Smooth Talking. Dam, maiden (best effort at 8.5f), out of half-sister to Dubai World Cup winner Moon Ballad. 200/1, thirteenth of 14 in novice at Chelmsford City (10f) on debut 13 days ago. Little show at 200-1 on debut at Chelmsford two weeks ago; hard to fancy on that evidence.

LTO Selection:

19:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 9f Race Class Flow

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

BRODIE'S BOY improved from first to second start when narrowly denied at Lingfield earlier in the month and stepping up in trip should bring about further progress as he looks to get off the mark. A promising third over shorter at Dundalk last time out, Gesture is of interest on his first start on these shores, while L'Eagle Aid is another to note after beginning his career with a pair of respectable placed efforts.

HEET is a half-brother to a couple of useful winners so is taken to make a winning start in what looks an ordinary maiden. Lady of Spain is another interesting newcomer, while Green Keeper and Organic both offered something to work on first-time out.

Brodie's Boy, Gesture and L'Eagle Aid are solid but there's a chance the well-bred GREEN KEEPER can improve past them all.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (7/4 +47%) Advantage	7/4(+47%)	(1) Advantage 7/4, Lightly-raced winner. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, well on top finish. Less exposed than most he meets here and big shout under a penalty. C&D winner nine days ago; open to further improvement; high on the shortlist under penalty.
(5) (8/1 -220%) Weloof	8/1(-220%)	(5) Weloof 8/1, C&D winner. 6/5, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, headway when forced to switch final 1f and keeping on. Of interest again from this mark, particularly if the betting speaks in his favour. Short price down to 0-55 company over C&D nine days ago; consistent for his age; player.
(3) (10/3 +58%) Panama City	10/3(+58%)	(3) Panama City 10/3, Latest win at Newcastle in November. 9/2, respectable third of 12 in handicap back there (1m) 19 days ago, doing well to finish where he did having pulled way to the front after 1f. Hood goes on now. Two solid efforts at Newcastle recently; claims if he settles better in a first-time hood.
(6) (11/2 +39%) Kodebreaker	11/2(+39%)	(6) Kodebreaker 11/2, 9/1, creditable 1¾ lengths third of 10 to Advantage in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Not taken lightly. Third to Advantage over C&D latest; entitled to at least close the gap on 6lb better terms.
(10) (11/1 -22%) Optik	11/1(-22%)	(10) Optik 11/1, 2/1, bit below form fifth of 11 in minor event at this course (12.2f), needing stronger gallop. Off 161 days. Down in trip. Blinkers back on. Expensive to follow; back down in trip after a break from a wide stall tonight.
(4) (14/1 -100%) Boujee Gold	14/1(-100%)	(4) Boujee Gold 14/1, 20/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 43 days ago, produced to lead 1f out and always holding on. This rates tougher but he's less exposed than most he meets here. This looks a better race than C&D win but there may be more to come upped a fair 2lb.
(2) (15/2 +6%) Ice Shadow	15/2(+6%)	(2) Ice Shadow 15/2, Latest win at Newcastle in October. Good second of 12 in handicap back at that venue (1m) 19 days ago, headed final 50 yds and no extra. Should continue in form. Well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end and hard to knock him out of the equation.
(7) (20/1 -25%) Espresso Freddo	20/1(-25%)	(7) Espresso Freddo 20/1, Course winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy, 4/1) 65 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Wintle. Blinkers on 1st time. Switches from a visor to first-time blinkers for another new yard; is worth a market check.
(8) (25/1 -56%) Ashmore	25/1(-56%)	(8) Ashmore 25/1, 8/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving David Menuisier when tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago, slowly away and always behind. Needs to show more positive signs before becoming of interest. Didn't offer enough for his new yard over C&D three weeks ago to be considered.
(9) (80/1 -400%) Rebelle Lady	80/1(-400%)	(9) Rebelle Lady 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) in September, hanging right 2f out and weakening. Absent since and the betting should prove a useful guide here. Too soon to write her off but would want to see market interest before considering her.
(12) (125/1 -279%) Broomy Law	125/1(-279%)	(12) Broomy Law 125/1, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. Tenth of 11 in handicap (125/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 47 days ago, dropping away over 2f out. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Poor, regressive maiden who hasn't gone close to making the frame in a long time.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

Now that the penny has dropped for BOUJEE GOLD after a determined success over C&D last month, there should be plenty more to come from the daughter of Garswood as she looks to follow up. That may be at the main expense of fellow recent C&D winner Advantage, who has a 6lb penalty to overcome, and capable Newcastle runner-up Ice Shadow. Kodebreaker and Weloof enter the reckoning as well.

ADVANTAGE got off the mark with a bit to spare on just his second start in handicaps over C&D 9 days ago and, with the prospect of more to come from David O'Meara's 3-y-o, he could well be the way to go under a penalty. Weloof was gambled on and ran well when second here latest and he's feared, particularly if the market speaks in his favour again. Kodebreaker and Ice Shadow complete the shortlist.

The lightly raced ADVANTAGE (nap) is fancied to confirm recent C&D dominance over Kodebreaker despite the penalty.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (3/1 -20%) Goldsmith	3/1(-20%)	(3) Goldsmith 3/1, 11/2, again shaped well when second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 7 days ago, conceding first run. Looks one to keep on the right side of. Best form has come at Lingfield, including last week's 1m2f 2nd; can he reproduce it here?.
(2) (5/2 +58%) Outgun	5/2(+58%)	(2) Outgun 5/2, 11/1, fell second in juvenile at Kempton (16f, good) on hurdling debut in October. Makes tapeta debut. Can get back on track. Has shown clear winning potential on the Flat; early casualty on hurdle debut; contender.
(9) (7/2 +56%) Charlie's Choice	7/2(+56%)	(9) Charlie's Choice 7/2, Showed a bit more than previously when fifth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) in October, meeting some trouble last ½f. Down in trip. Unexposed 3yo but not sure to appreciate today's drop in distance.
(1) (11/2 -10%) Phantasy Mac	11/2(-10%)	(1) Phantasy Mac 11/2, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 16 days ago, well positioned. Certainly not dismissed. Yet to win this year but she's been threatening of late; rider good value for a 7lb claim.
(6) (12/1 -100%) Lunarscape	12/1(-100%)	(6) Lunarscape 12/1, Confirmed return to form when second of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 11/2) 11 weeks ago, caught further back than ideal. First run for yard after leaving Eve Johnson Houghton (15,000 gns). Not taken lightly. 2nd twice over 1m in October; new yard quick to up her in trip; could still have potential.
(10) (15/2 +6%) Snooze Lane	15/2(+6%)	(10) Snooze Lane 15/2, C&D winner. 15/2, fared better down a touch in grade when third of 12 in handicap at this course (8.6f) just over 3 weeks ago. Must build on that now. Conditions to suit, on a good mark and returned to form here last time; up in class now.
(5) (33/1 -32%) Awtaad Prince	33/1(-32%)	(5) Awtaad Prince 33/1, 28/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Easy enough to look elsewhere on recent evidence. Tumbling down the weights but with some justification; tongue-strap absent today.
(11) (33/1 -371%) Secret Sauce	33/1(-371%)	(11) Secret Sauce 33/1, Well held in juvenile hurdle (12/1) at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) 5 months ago, going in snatches. Makes tapeta debut. Warrants a market check back on the level (has had a breathing operation). Let down by jumping over hurdles this summer; had a wind op; opposable back on the Flat.
(8) (40/1 -150%) Malacanne	40/1(-150%)	(8) Malacanne 40/1, 16/1, looked rusty after 12 weeks off when eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 68 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh. Worth a second look in the market. Had some solid AW form for Johnny Murtagh; stamina for this trip not yet assured.
(4) (100/1 -203%) Robert Walpole	100/1(-203%)	(4) Robert Walpole 100/1, 80/1, last of 8 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Struggled for new yard after one year off; too much to prove despite reduced mark/blinkers.
(7) (125/1 -400%) Still Standing	125/1(-400%)	(7) Still Standing 125/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Again made little impact when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft, 16/1) just over 6 weeks ago. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last run. Not at best on Flat for new yard and November's hurdle efforts modest; others are safer.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

GOLDSMITH was only narrowly denied over 1m2f at Lingfield a week ago and the four-year-old is very hard to oppose as he can race off a 1lb lower here. Phantasy Mac has filled third place on her last three starts and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Outgun and Lunarscape also merit places on the shortlist.

GOLDSMITH has been knocking at the door of late and Alice Haynes' charge is fancied to go one better than at Lingfield last week at the expense of Lunarscape, who has hit the crossbar on her last couple of starts and may have to settle for another silver medal on first start for this yard. Phantasy Mac and Outgun can fight out minor honours.

Lunarscape could improve for today's longer trip but OUTGUN can surely win races at this level and this could be his day to shine.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (3/1 +57%) Victors Dream	3/1(+57%)	(3) Victors Dream 3/1, 11/2, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 6 days ago. One for the shortlist. 0-10 and proving expensive to follow; well drawn but others appeal more for the win.
(8) (5/1 +0%) Katar	5/1(+0%)	(8) Katar 5/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs but he posted a good second of 12 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 4/1) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly. Exposed maiden but he's been banging at the door and should give it another good go.
(1) (6/1 +25%) Aconcagua Mountain	6/1(+25%)	(1) Aconcagua Mountain 6/1, Latest win at Ayr in September. 9/2, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. This C&D winner needs considering. Conditions to suit, down in grade & on a handy mark; more appealing than many in here.
(10) (7/2 +30%) Gustav Graves	7/2(+30%)	(10) Gustav Graves 7/2, Course winner who was forced to switch late when neck second of 10 to Rhubarb in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards eased 1 lb. Tricky customer but went close here last week & should be arriving on the scene late again.
(9) (11/1 +21%) Lil Wade	11/1(+21%)	(9) Lil Wade 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 7/1) 8 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Placed behind Doctor Mozart here on handicap debut; no improvement for 6f last week.
(7) (12/1 -200%) Rhubarb	12/1(-200%)	(7) Rhubarb 12/1, Won 10-runner handicap (7/1) at this C&D 9 days ago by neck from Gustav Graves, getting first run. Can go well again under a 5 lb penalty with cheekpieces on for 1st time. 6lb worse off for a neck with Gustav Graves on last week's C&D run; cheekpieces now added.
(11) (13/2 +59%) Sherdil	13/2(+59%)	(11) Sherdil 13/2, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, only eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 11 days ago so needs a couple of these to falter. Should be well treated but he checked out quite tamely at Newcastle last time.
(2) (17/2 +15%) Cuban Grey	17/2(+15%)	(2) Cuban Grey 17/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Brighton in September. 50/1, back on song when third of 12 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 17 days ago. Can give a good account. Patchy record but capable off this mark and well drawn if breaking on terms (not assured).
(4) (66/1 -164%) Daley T	66/1(-164%)	(4) Daley T 66/1, Last of 6 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft, 50/1). Off 107 days with work to do. Inconsistent maiden; yet to beat a rival in 2 runs for this yard; down in grade but risky.
(6) (100/1 -300%) Captain Bentley	100/1(-300%)	(6) Captain Bentley 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 8 in minor event at this C&D 62 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more required. Even peak effort looks of dubious merit & he's opposable from a wide draw on h'cap debut.

LTO Selection:

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Rhubarb will do well to confirm form with Gustav Graves, who was a neck second to Richard Price's mare over C&D nine days ago but is better off at these weights. That said, preference is for KATAR, who hit the crossbar over 6f here earlier in the month and the drop in trip could help him to go one better off the same mark.

Plenty with chances but GUSTAV GRAVES looked unlucky not to score over C&D last time so this course winner gets the nod off a 1 lb lower mark here. C&D scorer Doctor Mozart has enjoyed a good year and seems sure to be in the mix once more with in-form pair Katar and Rhubarb both firmly in the picture too.

The tricky Gustav Graves can go well again but this is a slight ease in grade for ACONCAGUA MOUNTAIN and he can capitalise.

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Tomform Wednesday 27th December 2023

Races & Results Wednesday 27th December 2023

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11:50 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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12:00 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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12:05 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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12:19 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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12:25 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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12:30 Chepstow Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:35 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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12:45 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:52 Limerick Hunter Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:00 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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13:05 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

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13:10 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:20 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:27 Limerick Maiden Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:35 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:55 Kempton Novices Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:02 Limerick Conditions Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:10 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:30 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:37 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:45 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 2) 15f Race Class Flow