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There are 43 Races Today across 6 meetings. There are 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Stratford, 7 races at Newcastle, use Tomform to help you find a winner.

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13:15 Doncaster (Class 2) 5f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
11 1st (11) (11/4 -38%) Norman's Cay	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(11) Norman's Cay 11/4, Foaled March 10. 60,000 gns Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Kodi Bear. Dam, 9f winner who stayed 1½m, half-sister to smart 9f-1¼m winner Rockspirit. Same connections won this with a smart one in 2022. March foal; £60,000 yearling; notable connections landed this prize in 2022; respected.
12 2nd (12) (28/1 +44%) Son Of Sarabi	28 28/1(+44%)	(12) Son Of Sarabi 28/1, Foaled February 18. Cable Bay colt. Brother to 5f winner Sarafina Mshairi. Dam unraced out of useful winner up to 5f (including at 2 yrs) (stayed 7f) Sara Lucille. February foal; brother to a 5f AW winner; yard's 2yo strike-rate is ordinary.
4 3rd (4) (50/1 +0%) Exclamation	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Exclamation 50/1, Foaled February 18. 27,000 gns Acclamation colt. Dam, French 1½m/12.5f winner, half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Clitheroe. The stable isn't really known for first-time-out 2-y-o winners. February foal; 27,000gns yearling; by Acclamation; stable is 0-38 with 2yo runners.
8 4th (8) (12/1 +0%) Kanishka	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Kanishka 12/1, Foaled February 20. €20,000 Coulsty half-brother to useful 7f winner Red Rambler. Dam winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner). It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of this one. February foal; 20,000gns yearling; Coulsty half-brother to a Doncaster winner (sole start).
9 5th (9) (14/1 +0%) Mighty Vega	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Mighty Vega 14/1, Foaled March 31. 19,000 gns Lucky Vega colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 7f winner Broxi and 1m-1¼m winner Lady Gift. Dam of little account. Hollie Doyle booked and worth a market check. March foal; 19,000gns yearling; from the first crop of Lucky Vega; likely type.
7 6th (7) (5/1 -82%) Kamakameleon	5 5/1(-82%)	(7) Kamakameleon 5/1, Foaled February 25. £30,000 Kameko colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Moon Ray. Represents last year's winning stable. Has to enter the reckoning. February foal; £30,000 yearling; represents last year's winning stable; interesting.
1 7th (1) (28/1 +44%) Ahead Of Fashion	28 28/1(+44%)	(1) Ahead Of Fashion 28/1, Foaled February 8. 1,500 gns Dream Ahead gelding. Dam lightly raced out of winning half-sister to smart 1¼m/11f winner Michelangelo and to dam of St Leger winner Galileo Chrome. The stable saddled the runner-up in this in 2022. February foal; 1,500gns yearling; by Dream Ahead; others have stronger-looking claims.
17 8th (17) (9/1 +18%) Sucking Diesel	9 9/1(+18%)	(17) Sucking Diesel 9/1, Foaled March 10. Aclaim half-sister to several winners, including 5f/6f winner Four Adaay and winner up to 1m Once Adaay. Bred to be sharp for a stable no stranger to early juvenile success. March foal; by Aclaim; yard has a respectable record with 2yos; one to consider.
14 9th (14) (20/1 +29%) Justice Twice	20 20/1(+29%)	(14) Justice Twice 20/1, Foaled March 12. Inns of Court filly. Dam Qatari/French 7f-8.5f winner and granddaughter of smart 1¼m winner Hi Dubai, herself sister to top-class 1¼m-1½m performer Fantastic Light. March foal; by Inns Of Court; trainer form (last two runners both won) bodes well.
3 10th (3) (12/1 -33%) Archibald Ives	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Archibald Ives 12/1, Foaled March 17. 13,000 gns by Arizona. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 11.7f/12.5f winner Arya Tara. The fitting of headgear on debut is offputting but the yard has had one placed in this in recent years. March foal; 13,000gns foal; by Arizona; disconcertingly, the only runner with headgear.
2 11th (2) (50/1 +24%) Alkuwarrior	50 50/1(+24%)	(2) Alkuwarrior 50/1, Foaled March 14. €11,000 foal. Alkumait half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 7f Sister of Love and 1m-1¼m winner Cabinet Maker. A watching brief is advised on debut. March foal; 11,000euros foal; by Alkumait; yard's 2yo strike-rate is modest.
6 12th (6) (50/1 +24%) Harswell Calling	50 50/1(+24%)	(6) Harswell Calling 50/1, Foaled February 26. Coulsty gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Call Me Harswell. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 9f (including US Grade 1 1m winner) River Boyne. The betting should help to separate him and his 3 stablemates. February foal; by Coulsty; one of four runners for this yard; market instructive.
13 13th (13) (9/1 +25%) The Boreham Bullet	9 9/1(+25%)	(13) The Boreham Bullet 9/1, Foaled March 2.1,000 gns Kessaar colt. Dam 6f winner out of lightly-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Dorcia. Have to go back to 2013 for the stable's last of 6 wins in this but it did sent out the runner-up last year and Billy Loughnane has been booked for this one. March foal; 1,000gns yearling; trainer has a good record in this contest; possibilities.
16 14th (16) (16/1 +76%) Lope Harswell	16 16/1(+76%)	(16) Lope Harswell 16/1, Foaled April 29. €3,000 Lope Y Fernandez filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Mai Alward and 10.7f winner Guest Star. Dam 9f-1¼m winner. The betting should guide for a stable which sends out 4. April foal; 5,750gns foal; from the first crop of Lope Y Fernandez; part of the Fell team.
10 15th (10) (28/1 -100%) Monty Magoo	28 28/1(-100%)	(10) Monty Magoo 28/1, Foaled February 13. £4,500 Kessaar gelding. Dam unraced sister to Hackwood Stakes winner Heeraat and 5f/6f Ambiance (both smart) out of unraced half-sister to high-class sprinter Malhub. One of 4 runners for the yard and the betting should provide more clues. February foal; £4,500 yearling; by Kessaar; one of four Fell runners.
5 16th (5) (50/1 +0%) Harome Star	50 50/1(+0%)	(5) Harome Star 50/1, Foaled May 9. River Boyne gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Dream Mover and 2-y-o 7f-8.3f winner Taper Tantrum. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Makes some paper appeal for a stable which saddles 4. Gelding by River Boyne; not certain to be sufficiently forward, being a May foal.
15 17th (15) (80/1 -21%) Lady Of Honour	80 80/1(-21%)	(15) Lady Of Honour 80/1, Foaled April 2. 1,000 gns foal, 3,000 gns yearling, Bungle Inthejungle filly. Dam 6f winner who stayed 1¼m out of lightly-raced half-sister to 1000 Guineas runner-up Arch Swing. April foal; 3,000gns yearling; by Bungle Inthejungle; stable is only 1-32 with 2yos.

LTO Selection:

Richard Hannon, who won the 2022 renewal for the same owners, sends out another attractive proposition in the shape of NORMAN'S CAY, who is a half-brother to a winning miler in Germany and boasts several high-profile entries for later in the season. This could be the ideal starting point and the son of Sioux Nation is a must for consideration. Kamakameleon boasts a similar set of entries and needs to be taken seriously. Sucking Diesel and Kanishka are other notable contenders.

The obvious starting point is NORMAN'S CAY, who represents the same owner/trainer as 2022 winner Persian Force. That smart juvenile obliged as a short-priced favourite and this son of Sioux Nation would likely be hard to beat if the betting vibes are similarly strong. Sucking Diesel, Kamakameleon and The Boreham Bullet are others who make paper appeal before any betting clues are known.

Norman's Cay and Kamakameleon command respect, while KANISHKA and Mighty Vega are interesting alternatives.

13:40 Curragh 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
5 1st (5) (7/1 -133%) Miami Destination	7 7/1(-133%)	(5) Miami Destination 7/1, Foaled March 2. £30,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns filly. Closely related to 5f winner No Nay Franklin and half-sister to winner up to 9f Controversial Lady. Interesting on paper. Cost £30,000; dam half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Captain Marvelous; highly respected.
6 2nd (6) (11/2 +31%) Oh Cecelia	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Oh Cecelia 11/2, Foaled February 23. €48,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 11f. 48,000euros yearling; dam 1m 2yo winner; stable had four 2yo winners last year.
2 3rd (2) (9/1 -13%) Noodles	9 9/1(-13%)	(2) Noodles 9/1, Foaled March 25. €16,000 yearling, Dream Ahead gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 5.5f-7f winner Verhoyen and 2-y-o 7f winner Henshaw. 16,000euros yearling; half-brother to winners at 5.5f-7f including Verhoyen (RPR 102).
3 4th (3) (4/1 +71%) Pints In Peace	4 4/1(+71%)	(3) Pints In Peace 4/1, Foaled February 11. €21,000 foal, Bated Breath colt. Dam 9f winner who would have stayed 1¼m. Dam out of half-sister to French 1,000 Guineas winner Tie Black; stable 0-4 with 2yos.
4 5th (4) (22/1 -83%) Arugam Bay	22 22/1(-83%)	(4) Arugam Bay 22/1, Foaled May 5. Soldier's Call filly. Dam 6.4f/7.4f winner. Cheap purchase; dam 6.5f-7.4f winner; should get much further than this in time.
8 6th (8) (13/2 -160%) Stonezilian	6.5 13/2(-160%)	(8) Stonezilian 13/2, Foaled February 16. €48,000 foal, €47,000 yearling, Acclamation filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 7f winner Clarita and 2-y-o 6f winner Dense Star. Dam unraced half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 1m) Brevity and winner up to 1¼m Concise (both useful). Plenty to like on paper. 47,000euros yearling; half-sister to three winners; one of two for in-form yard; respected.

LTO Selection:

Adrian Murray has a couple in this and jockey bookings would suggest that MIAMI DESTINATION is the pick. The Ten Sovereigns filly cost 30,000 pounds as a yearling and is out of a half-sister to Group 2 winner Captain Marvelous. Oh Cecelia was a 48,000-euro purchase and her dam was a two-year-old winner at this venue. She is another to note. Gavin Cromwell has done well with his two-year-olds in recent years and Joyful Tidings also commands respect.

STONEZILIAN is bred to be useful and gets the tentative vote before market clues. Miami Destination and Joyful Tidings are two other likely types on paper.

It looks like a match between Stonezilian and MIAMI DESTINATION, with the latter fancied to come out on top

13:50 Doncaster (Class 2) 8f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
19 1st (19) (100/1 -203%) Pearl Eye	100 100/1(-203%)	(19) Pearl Eye 100/1, Back on the scoresheet when landing a 1m Pontefract handicap on his seasonal reappearance last season. However, he's proved rather hit-and-miss since and looked rusty on his return to action this time round at Wolverhampton. Blinkers refitted. Exposed contender who has done all of his winning in lower grades; opposed.
2 3rd (2) (16/1 -45%) Myal	16 16/1(-45%)	(2) Myal 16/1, Much-improved during second-half of 2024, signing off with an all-the-way success in a 17-runner handicap here in October, proving 1¾ lengths too strong for Thunder Roar. Up 8 lb for that and he's untried beyond 7f but further progress is by no means out of the question. Seems versatile ground-wise. Record of 4-5 since handicapping and gained the last win at Doncaster; progressive.
13 4th (13) (8/1 +43%) Surrey Shadow	8 8/1(+43%)	(13) Surrey Shadow 8/1, Made the frame all 3 starts in 7f novice events last season prior to winning one back from 7 months off at Southwell in February. Much more on his plate now pitched into a handicap under a penalty but, as an unexposed 4-y-o with his best days surely still ahead of him, he has to enter calculations. Unexposed sort whose 7f novice form has substance; interesting handicap debutant.
11 5th (11) (33/1 -32%) Arthur's Realm	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Arthur's Realm 33/1, Winner of this in 2022 and close third in last season's renewal before going on to land handicaps at Beverley and Redcar. Has edged back down to his last winning mark and visor refitted here following a low-key reappearance spin at Wolverhampton, but he looks vulnerable all the same. Has form figures of 173 in this contest, the success in 2022; suited by slow ground.
15 6th (15) (33/1 -83%) Helm Rock	33 33/1(-83%)	(15) Helm Rock 33/1, Resumed winning ways when proving a length too strong for Cynosure at Southwell (1m) in November and hasn't done much wrong the last twice, latterly putting in good late work to finish third of 8 in first-time blinkers (retained) at Chelmsford. Place possibilities. Hasn't scored on turf since 2022 but best form gives him a fighting chance.
16 7th (16) (10/1 +9%) Promethean	10 10/1(+9%)	(16) Promethean 10/1, Useful maiden who shaped well when making the frame in handicaps at Newmarket and over 1¼m here last term. Probably best to overlook final run of 2024 (reported by his jockey to have boiled over in the preliminaries) and he's interesting back down in trip with a first-time hood enlisted. Low-mileage maiden who could improve for gelding operation and first-time hood.
9 8th (9) (18/1 +0%) Farasi Lane	18 18/1(+0%)	(9) Farasi Lane 18/1, Opened account for present yard at Kempton (1m) last April and has acquitted himself well both starts on the AW since the turn of the year, latterly failing by a whisker in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Remains on a workable mark and he's not without each-way hope. Went very close in the Lincoln Trial; possibilities on the back of that useful effort.
3 9th (3) (22/1 +0%) Empirestateofmind	22 22/1(+0%)	(3) Empirestateofmind 22/1, Displayed a willing attitude when nosing ahead of Thunder Roar in a big-field York handicap (1m, soft) in October. Largely respectable efforts on the AW during the winter and remains well treated on old form, but there are several others with more appealing claims on this occasion. Creditable third in this race in 2022; modest strike-rate since that campaign.
6 10th (6) (50/1 -52%) Tolstoy	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Tolstoy 50/1, Hasn't always been the most straightforward (habitual slow-starter) but was in fine fettle last summer, winning 3 on the bounce over 7f at York and better than ever when adding to his tally at Newcastle (1m) in August. However, he failed to threaten on return at Wolverhampton. Productive last summer; never figured in the Lincoln Trial on reappearance.
22 11th (22) (6/1 +29%) Pressure's On	6 6/1(+29%)	(22) Pressure's On 6/1, Switch to front-running tactics worked the oracle at Newmarket on final start of last term and shaped well when runner-up on return in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 3 weeks ago, finishing well after conceding first run. Merits plenty of respect off the same mark here. Ran well at Wolverhampton on reappearance; due to go up 1lb in future; likely player.
4 12th (4) (40/1 -122%) Spirit Genie	40 40/1(-122%)	(4) Spirit Genie 40/1, Good start to last term when sixth in the Lincoln on this card 12 months ago and subsequently hit the target 3 times, including when edging out Thunder Roar at Haydock (7f, heavy) in September. Signed that campaign off with a lesser effort at Leicester and since undergone a wind op. Had wind surgery since last run; faces a tough assignment off current mark.
12 13th (12) (20/1 +20%) Rhythm Master	20 20/1(+20%)	(12) Rhythm Master 20/1, Now 13 lb below last winning mark but that success was gained almost 3 years ago and while he's entitled to come on for his recent reappearance, some of these boast more pressing claims. No win since 2022 but caught the eye at Southwell on reappearance and could go well.
20 14th (20) (11/1 +8%) Look Back Smiling	11 11/1(+8%)	(20) Look Back Smiling 11/1, Enhanced good Doncaster record when accounting for 17 rivals in this race last year. 1 lb lower this time round but he's not the most reliable on balance and the lack of rain in the weather forecast is a negative where this 5-y-o is concerned. Best form on slow ground, notably a win off 1lb higher in this contest 12 months ago.
5 15th (5) (10/1 -11%) Ocean Of Dreams	10 10/1(-11%)	(5) Ocean Of Dreams 10/1, Plenty of promise in 3 runs for Aidan O'Brien, stylish maiden winner on sole 2-y-o start and finished a creditable fourth in valuable Gowran race on the second of his two starts last term (gelded since). Cheekpieces enlisted for this handicap/yard debut and he's a fascinating contender. Raced three times for Aidan O'Brien, showing best form on debut; check the betting.
18 16th (18) (28/1 -56%) Rogue Encore	28 28/1(-56%)	(18) Rogue Encore 28/1, Found some improvement for the fitting of a hood in November, winning back-to-back 1m Newcastle handicaps before coming home a creditable fourth in his hat-trick bid dropped to 7f at the same venue. It's likely that there are more races to be won with him but this assignment demands improvement. Has form figures of 114, all on AW at Newcastle, since wearing cheekpieces.
21 17th (21) (10/1 +17%) Spirit Of Acklam	10 10/1(+17%)	(21) Spirit Of Acklam 10/1, Struggled in a valuable Newbury handicap on the back of his odds-on reappearance success in a Ripon novice last term. However, got back on track when placed twice from 3 starts during the autumn (gelded subsequent to latest run in November) and he's a live each-way candidate. Has low mileage and may still have further progress in him; not ruled out.
10 18th (10) (12/1 -9%) Our Havana	12 12/1(-9%)	(10) Our Havana 12/1, Opened his account when edging out Pressure's On at Newmarket last April and, though well held sole subsequent start last term, he has improved on the AW in recent months. Better than ever when easily scoring at Southwell (7f) last time and he's a strong candidate. Won in emphatic style at Southwell (7f) last time and looks well handicapped back on turf.
14 19th (14) (66/1 -164%) Cynosure	66 66/1(-164%)	(14) Cynosure 66/1, Made the frame all 3 starts at 2 yrs and off the mark in 1m Lingfield novice (AW) on his reappearance last season. Good efforts in defeat at Southwell and Wolverhampton back from a break during the winter but form has dipped the last twice and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Campaigned mostly on AW; something to prove off current mark back on turf.
7 20th (7) (28/1 +15%) Debora's Dream	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) Debora's Dream 28/1, Bagged a couple of handicaps at around a mile for Roger Varian last summer and the second of his 3 runs for new connections during the autumn resulted in a good effort at Redcar. Gelded ahead of this seasonal reappearance and will need to raise his game if he's to play a leading role. Physical tweak (gelded since last run) needs to make a difference.
8 21st (8) (17/2 -6%) Naepoint	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(8) Naepoint 17/2, Winner of 3 of his 4 starts in handicaps in 2024 (one of those victories came over C&D), showing himself to be versatile ground-wise in the process (proven on going ranging from good to firm to soft). Gelded ahead of this seasonal reappearance and there could be better to come from him this year. Record of 3-4 since handicapping; 1-1 over C&D; improving sort who commands respect.
1 \|DQ\| (1) (40/1 -100%) Thunder Roar	40 40/1(-100%)	(1) Thunder Roar 40/1, Consistent type who deservedly regained the winning thread in 1m Redcar handicap (heavy) on final run of last term. Form figures here read 122, which includes a near-miss in this 12 months ago, but he's 11 lb higher this time round and has failed to fire both starts so far this year. Needs rain. Good second in this race last year; has a doubt over current form.

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

MYAL appeals because of his progressive profile. Unraced as a juvenile, he has won four of his eight starts and could round out a five-timer with the step up to a mile likely to suit. Look Back Smiling won this off 1lb higher 12 months ago and is respected with Brandon Wilkie claiming 5lb in the saddle. Thunder Roar (second) and Arthur's Realm (third) helped fill the places last year and can also figure. However, the less-exposed Surrey Shadow may be a bigger danger following his novice stakes win at Southwell.

The pick of several appealing candidates is PRESSURE'S ON, who ended last season on the up and looks set for a productive campaign ahead judged on his strong-finishing reappearance second at Wolverhampton. Stepping back up to a mile in what will be a strongly-run race could equate to an ideal scenario for this 4-y-o. The progressive Naepoint is feared most ahead of Ocean of Dreams, an unexposed recruit from the Aidan O'Brien yard, while Our Havana and Promethean are other key players.

The list is headed by progressive contenders NAEPOINT and Myal who have a combined record of 7-9 since handicappping.

13:55 Stratford (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (1/5 +100%) St Pancras	0.2 1/5(+100%)	(6) St Pancras 1/5, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat (stays 1¾m) and has improved signicantly with each run over hurdles, winning Musselburgh listed event on second start prior to finding only one too good in Grade 2 Adonis at Kempton. Sets a high standard. Conceding 5lb to a really smart prospect when runner-up in the Grade 2 Adonis.
10 2nd (10) (4/1 +20%) Dambuster	4 4/1(+20%)	(10) Dambuster 4/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1¼m), won minor event in 2024, well held final start. Interesting hurdling newcomer. Won two of his eight races for Andrew Balding; joined this yard for 20,000gns.
11 3rd (11) (125/1 -25%) Pomeriggio	125 125/1(-25%)	(11) Pomeriggio 125/1, Disappointing on the Flat and offered little on Cork hurdling debut in December. Regressed in Ireland and kicked off for this yard with a quiet run on the AW last month.
5 4th (5) (33/1 +67%) Mexican Stan	33 33/1(+67%)	(5) Mexican Stan 33/1, Looks more one for handicaps after this run, Showed a tad more last time at Warwick but should be outclassed by the best of these.
2 5th (2) (33/1 +67%) Goodbyemick	33 33/1(+67%)	(2) Goodbyemick 33/1, Maiden pointer who has run to just a poor level in a hunter chase/Newbury novice hurdle. 0-13 in Irish points; highly questionable what he achieved when a remote fourth at Newbury.
8 6th (8) (8/1 +27%) Al Mootamarid	8 8/1(+27%)	(8) Al Mootamarid 8/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m), well held final 2 starts in 2024. Has left Marco Botti ahead of hurdle bow. Lost his way for Marco Botti but was a useful 1m2f winner and changed hands for 27,000gns.
7 8th (7) (150/1 +40%) Pretty Punctual	150 150/1(+40%)	(7) Pretty Punctual 150/1, Well held in bumper/pair of maiden hurdles. Has shown very little in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; new headgear tried here.
1 \|U\| (1) (100/1 +50%) Break Point	100 100/1(+50%)	(1) Break Point 100/1, Poor performer on Flat who was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when down the field in 2m Warwick novice earlier in the month. Regressive Flat maiden and down the field at 250-1 on recent hurdle debut at Warwick.
9 \|PU\| (9) (66/1 +34%) Baronetti	66 66/1(+34%)	(9) Baronetti 66/1, Last in minor event sole start on Flat and unseated rider first on recent Taunton hurdle debut. Last on one Flat start for the Crisfords; 150-1 when unseating at first on hurdle debut.

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

KIENTZHEIM raced too keenly to do herself justice in a race she was strongly fancied to win at Newbury. However, Nicky Henderson's French import is better than that and can atone if she bounces back to the sort of form that saw her make an impressive debut for the yard at Kempton's Christmas fixture. Adonis runner-up St Pancras is a live danger, despite the four-year-old carrying a penalty for winning the Scottish Triumph Hurdle at Musselburgh. Dambuster is a notable recruit from the Flat to keep an eye on.

ST PANCRAS sets a high standard for a race of this nature and can make the most of the drop in grade. Kientzheim remains with potential, particularly now faced with a sharp 2m, with Dambuster an interesting hurdling newcomer.

Barring incident this should be a straight shootout between the standout form contenders ST PANCRAS and Kientzheim.

14:05 Kempton (Class 2) 15f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
8 1st (8) (7/1 +13%) Cool Party	7 7/1(+13%)	(8) Cool Party 7/1, C&D winner is now 1 lb below his last winning mark and his latest effort was encouraging when third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f) 29 days ago, having spent most of the race on the unfavoured inside. Merits plenty of respect. C&D double last autumn; a notch below best last three starts; 1lb below last winning mark.
5 2nd (5) (11/4 +31%) Who's Glen	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(5) Who's Glen 11/4, Made the frame on first 5 starts on all weather and relished the increase in trip/heavy ground when running out an emphatic winner of 6-runner Chester handicap (14.4f) in September. Struggled upped in class subsequently but lightly-raced sort could bounce back tackling 2m for the first time. Progressive on Tapeta (unraced on Polytrack) before two encouraging 1m6f runs on turf.
6 3rd (6) (40/1 -21%) Youthful King	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Youthful King 40/1, Returned to form from out of the blue when taking 9-runner handicap at this course (12f) in September. Well-held in a couple of stronger events subsequently, latest on reappearance after 5 months when finishing down the field at Lingfield. Needs to improve for this step up in trip. Some positives but peak AW efforts are at Lingfield and he's never raced beyond 1m4f.
2 4th (2) (14/1 -87%) Golden Rules	14 14/1(-87%)	(2) Golden Rules 14/1, Useful for John Gosden and has served this yard well despite standing little racing. Overcame 638 days off to win over C&D on stable debut in March 2023 and nearly landed a gamble when runner-up in the Northumberland Plate 4 months on. Interesting despite another long absence. Just two runs in more than three years with this yard but they were career bests in 2023.
3 5th (3) (33/1 -106%) Tritonic	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Tritonic 33/1, Versatile 7-y-o posted a creditable second over C&D on penultimate Flat run in November, before disappointing over same track and trip the following month. Respectable fourth on latest outing at Ascot over hurdles but returns to the Level with a bit on his plate facing some less-exposed rivals. 8yo; creditable fifth in this race last year after another winter break; 5lb lower today.
4 6th (4) (12/1 -20%) Jabbar	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Jabbar 12/1, Progressive on the Flat last season and resumed progress after 11 weeks off when winning easily at Dundalk (2m) in January. Presumably wasn't right when last over the same C&D the following month and a better showing is anticipated, although this is a stronger AW race than he has been contesting. A rare disappointment last time; never better than Dundalk win (2m, Polytrack) time before.
9 7th (9) (5/1 +29%) Alrazeen	5 5/1(+29%)	(9) Alrazeen 5/1, Much improved of late, completed a hat-trick when scoring over C&D last month though found his run of good form coming to a late 17 days on when disappointing at Southwell. Has been given more time between races now and it would be no surprise to see him return to form. Clearcut C&D win in February for hat-trick under L Morris; could bounce back from last run.
1 8th (1) (18/1 -64%) Metier	18 18/1(-64%)	(1) Metier 18/1, Useful dual-purpose performer faced a tough task when fifth of 6 to Sweet William in Henry II Stakes at Sandown (16.2f, soft) but wasn't disgraced when eighth of 20 in handicap at the Galway Festival, not seen to best effect having been forced wide. Has gone well fresh and holds each-way claims. Easily best known for his exploits on soft/heavy; sole AW race when last over C&D in 2023.
7 9th (7) (2/1 +33%) Kamboo	2 2/1(+33%)	(7) Kamboo 2/1, Dual AW winner (once here) produced a useful performance in a Newcastle Racing League handicap in August. That form is very solid but he couldn't back it up on turf on his next couple of starts. Returns to AW following wind surgery and there may well be more to come over staying distances. Dark horse reappearing at 2m but his family and style of Newcastle 2m AW win give hope.

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KAMBOO disappointed on his final two starts on turf last year, but is now only 4lb higher than when scoring at Newcastle in August. Gelding and wind operations over the winter may bring about further improvement from Richard Hughes' inmate and the booking of William Buick suggest connections mean business. Who's Glen is another with valid form claims, although he does have some ground to find with the selection based on that Newcastle meeting. Others to note are Cool Party and Tritonic.

KAMBOO has proved himself most effective on the AW and is very interesting tackling 2m for the first. He can bounce back from a couple of disappointing efforts on the turf to take this on reappearance following wind surgery. Cool Party is feasibly treated and merits plenty of respect having shaped with promise last time, while recent hat-trick scorer Alrazeen may well bounce back to form. The long absent Golden Rules is an intriguing contender and one to note in the betting.

Kamboo is a dark horse to note but stamina is going to be a strength for WHO'S GLEN (nap) who gets the vote.

14:10 Uttoxeter (Class 5) 15f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (4/1 -20%) Crystal Glance	4 4/1(-20%)	(1) Crystal Glance 4/1, Won her first 2 starts over hurdles this season (including over C&D) and lost little in defeat when chasing home a well-treated horse from the Harry Derham yard back in November. Disappointed on subsequent couple of outings but may well bounce back now dropped in class again. Dual winner and still lightly raced but she needs to kick on again to defy this mark.
6 2nd (6) (13/8 +75%) Fat Harry	1.625 13/8(+75%)	(6) Fat Harry 13/8, Maiden who improved after 3 months off when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f) 24 days ago. Something of surprise to see him dropped 2m given the way he finished in a well-run race that day, but further improvement not ruled out from this lightly-raced type. Improved third at Catterick (2m3f) last time but not sure this drop back in trip will suit.
4 3rd (4) (17/2 -42%) Jorebel	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(4) Jorebel 17/2, Placed in Irish points but well held in maiden/novice hurdles over the winter. Not unsupported on handicap debut but proved disappointing when fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Improvement needed. Well held in all four hurdle runs and needs to significantly raise his game.
7 4th (7) (18/1 +64%) Inion Tiogair	18 18/1(+64%)	(7) Inion Tiogair 18/1, Bumper winner but has yet to reach that level over hurdles, has been well beaten on all 6 handicap starts, including latest effort when eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f), dropping away after 2 out having made the running. Bit to prove returning from short break. 0-9 over hurdles and has struggled in handicaps, despite a steep drop in the weights.
5 5th (5) (12/1 -33%) Little Pi	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) Little Pi 12/1, Won a pair of handicaps for Matt Sheppard last season before losing his form. Hasn't had things go his way on two runs for new yard this season and he could be live outsider back down to his latest winning mark. Won at Wincanton last January but he's been out of sorts in just four runs since.
3 6th (3) (4/1 -33%) Ruler Legend	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Ruler Legend 4/1, Fairly useful on Flat in Ireland and a winner over hurdles for this yard last season. Struggled to get home over 2½ miles on penultimate run but finished off his race much better when dropped to this trip last time, third of 9 at Huntingdon (15.8f). Big player with first-time cheekpieces to boot. Signs of a revival at Huntingdon and has claims if he can build on that; cheekpieces added.
2 7th (2) (40/1 +20%) Iolaos Du Mou	40 40/1(+20%)	(2) Iolaos Du Mou 40/1, Bumper winner ended time for Nicky Henderson in disappointing fashion and low-key start for present yard when eighth of 11 in handicap at Worcester (2m) last June, faring no better (after 8 months off) when well-held at Doncaster earlier this month. Questions to answer now. 0-7 over hurdles and has struggled in his four handicaps; lots to prove.
8 \|PU\| (8) (9/1 -227%) Remarkable Flight	9 9/1(-227%)	(8) Remarkable Flight 9/1, Fair Flat winner took a step forward when second of 10 in handicap at Southwell at the start of the month, before going one better 15 days ago when responding well to pressure to land a 6-runner handicap at Fakenham (2m). Could be more to come in this sphere and she merits plenty of respect. Added to her two Flat wins when scoring at Fakenham; up 5lb but she's a big player again.

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REMARKABLE FLIGHT hit the woodwork on her handicap bow but made no mistake at Fakenham next time, where she won in comfortable fashion. A 5lb rise could underestimate Jennie Candlish's unexposed hurdler and she's taken to follow up at the main expense of Ruler Legend, who could progress in first-time cheekpieces. Crystal Glance is two from three on good ground, so it would come as no surprise were she to show more today.

Having seen out his race well back over 2m last time, RULER LEGEND makes appeal in first-time cheekpieces with the stable's promising conditional jockey taking off a valuable 8 lb riding against fellow conditionals. Remarkable Flight arrives on the back of a victory and there could well be further improvement to come, while the lightly-raced Fat Harry is respected having shown his best form to date over a longer trip earlier this month.

Preference is for the 4yo REMARKABLE FLIGHT, who added to her two Flat wins when justifying favouritism at Fakenham two weeks ago.

14:15 Curragh 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
8 1st (8) (85/40 +53%) Two Stars	2.125 85/40(+53%)	(8) Two Stars 85/40, Progressive at 4 yrs, resuming winning ways in 13-runner C&D handicap in November before an excellent second of 15 in handicap (15/8) at Doncaster (6f, heavy) later that month. Speed he shows suggests this may prove his optimum trip C&D handicap winner in November; can't be dismissed and was fourth in this race last year.
6 2nd (6) (16/1 +20%) Betsen	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Betsen 16/1, 5f maiden winner last summer who ran respectably back from 5 months off when seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, soft) 13 days ago. Blinkers back on. Didn't get the clearest of runs when beaten 3l here over 6f on handicap debut 13 days ago.
7 3rd (7) (6/1 +33%) Stag Night	6 6/1(+33%)	(7) Stag Night 6/1, Course winner who, after 5 months off posted a respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, soft, 5/1) 13 days ago. Not taken lightly having won second time out last term. Second to Real Force in this race last year but is 4lb better off; recent run; likes soft.
5 4th (5) (8/1 -191%) Keke	8 8/1(-191%)	(5) Keke 8/1, Rapid improver in handicaps last summer, making it 4 wins from last 5 starts in 15-runner C&D contest in September. Much inflated mark to contend with on seasonal bow but unlikely he's done improving just yet on that evidence. Rounded off his year with an impressive C&D victory in September; 11lb higher mark here.
4 5th (4) (12/1 +0%) Real Force	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Real Force 12/1, Useful gelding who enhanced good record when fresh when bagging C&D handicap last March. Below best when last of 9 in Cork listed contest (6f) 12 months ago but time to catch him could well be back from a break. Won this contest last year when seeing off Stag Night by 3l on heavy; big player if ready.
1 6th (1) (22/1 -57%) The Highway Rat	22 22/1(-57%)	(1) The Highway Rat 22/1, Six wins from 23 Flat runs. Nineteenth of 25 in handicap (22/1) at this course (6f, good) on final outing in September. Boasts a decent record when fresh so no forlorn hope on this return to action. Runner-up in this contest two years ago; goes well fresh; has each-way possibilities.
12 7th (12) (15/2 +6%) Magical Vision	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(12) Magical Vision 15/2, One win from 2 runs last year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy, 10/3) by 1¼ lengths from Two Stars in April. Things can't have been plain sailing to be absent since but she's compiling a very solid record, including at the minimum trip. Beat Two Stars over C&D & she's 3lb better off with that rival so she's well handicapped.
11 8th (11) (12/1 +0%) Greatest Drama	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) Greatest Drama 12/1, Night Of Thunder filly who confirmed debut promise when landing 7f Gowran maiden in September. Shaped better than bare result having made an eye-catching move when eighth of 9 in Group 3 here (7f) on final start and she remains open to improvement now handicapping. Gowran fillies' maiden winner over 7f; soft ground an unknown & this is a big drop in trip.
3 9th (3) (25/1 -285%) Heavenly Power	25 25/1(-285%)	(3) Heavenly Power 25/1, Course winner who justified good support when winning 14-runner handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) in October, Career-high mark to defy on return/back at the minimum trip but respected nevertheless. Career-high mark to overcome on his return from a break and 5f might be on the sharp side.
2 10th (2) (15/2 +53%) Go Athletico	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(2) Go Athletico 15/2, Won Group 3 over 6f here in 2023. Largely operating below best in listed/Group company last year but may of needed first start for 5 months having rejoined this yard when ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, soft) 13 days ago, not knocked about. Entitled to be sharper. Short of room at this track over 6f on Irish return 13 days ago; second handicap start.
9 11th (9) (33/1 -106%) Sporting Hero	33 33/1(-106%)	(9) Sporting Hero 33/1, In rude health on all-weather in recent months, landing back-to-back 5f handicaps at Dundalk prior to finishing a fine second at that track/trip 8 days ago. This tougher back on turf but hard to rule out a good showing in this groove. All six of his wins have been on the AW; current turf mark looks harsh; others preferred.
10 12th (10) (8/1 +50%) Sturlasson	8 8/1(+50%)	(10) Sturlasson 8/1, Blinkered for 1st time, 6¾ lengths tenth of 15 to Keke in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 20/1) in September. Needs to hit the ground running back from 6 months off. Well behind Keke over C&D when last seen; booking of Keane and falling mark only positives.

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A very competitive contest and TWO STARS gets the vote. Fozzy Stack generally has his horses well forward at the start of the year and this Starspangledbanner gelding may be able to pick up from where he left off last season. He won over course and distance in November before getting pipped late on at Doncaster just six days later. Keke was a big improver last term, winning four handicaps, and is another who could progress again this season. Real Force won over C&D on his seasonal debut last year and is another to consider.

KEKE ended last season on a steep upward curve, posting a decidedly useful effort when signing off with success over C&D in September. He looks one to keep on side this campaign on that evidence and shades the vote over Two Stars, who looks the type to do better again himself as a 5-y-o. Real Force and Stag Night complete the shortlist.

Some of these are closely matched over C&D but STAG NIGHT can gain revenge for his runner-up finish in this contest last year

14:25 Doncaster (Class 1) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (4/1 +11%) Spycatcher	4 4/1(+11%)	(6) Spycatcher 4/1, 7-y-o who proved well suited by return to softer ground when edging out James's Delight in Deauville Group 3 in August and ended the campaign with a very respectable sixth in Group 1 on Champions' Day at Ascot in October. Conditions fine on return and he holds sound form claims. High-class sprinter at 6f; tends to reproduce his best form on reappearance; solid chance.
4 2nd (4) (6/1 +25%) Iberian	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Iberian 6/1, Useful colt who won Grp 2 Champagne Stakes here as a 2-y-o. Lightly raced since, finishing down the field in pair of Group 1's last term but capitalised on drop in class back from 5 months off/wind op when taking 4-runner conditions' event at Southwell in December. Remains less exposed than most. Classy 2yo, winning Group 2 here; well held in Group 1s last year; 6f AW winner latest.
1 3rd (1) (7/2 +0%) Marshman	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) Marshman 7/2, Didn't kick on from an excellent second in this race 12 months ago but right back on track on AW (gelded/had wind op in interim) posting a smart display when winning listed Kachy Stakes in February. Excellent second at Southwell (5f) 5 weeks ago and he's of definite interest back on turf. Very good 2nd in this race last year; in fine form on AW at 6f and 5f; solid chance.
9 4th (9) (50/1 +24%) Perfect Part	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) Perfect Part 50/1, Shock winner of the Hilary Needler at Beverley on debut last June and largely acquitted herself with credit up in class thereafter last season. However, this looks a tall ask on return to action Won 5f debut as 2yo; needs to have improved plenty to take a hand on these terms.
5 5th (5) (4/1 -33%) James's Delight	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) James's Delight 4/1, Enjoyed a fine 3-y-o season, successful 4 times before narrowly touched off by Spycatcher in French Group 3 in August. Shaped better than bare result when eighth in Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f) in October and very much of interest at this level on return to action. Major improver over 6f as 3yo, close 2nd to Spycatcher in French Group 3; more to come.
2 6th (2) (28/1 -331%) Witness Stand	28 28/1(-331%)	(2) Witness Stand 28/1, Smart gelding who took step up to listed level in his stride when successful at Newbury (7f) in September before a lesser run in Group 2 final start. Changed hands for 100,000 gns and best excused first start for 4 months at Riyadh in February (left poorly placed). Better showing expected. Good progress over 7f as 3yo; well held at Riyadh on yard debut; first 6f run since 2yo.
7 7th (7) (10/1 +17%) Frost At Dawn	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) Frost At Dawn 10/1, Useful filly who won a Group 3 in Meydan early on last year. Solid efforts on 2 of last 3 starts and best not judged too harshly on her reappearance run back at Meydan 4 weeks ago, left poorly placed. Still, she may find a few too good for win purposes. Group 3 winner at Meydan last March; has some catching up to do on domestic form.
8 8th (8) (25/1 +38%) Sophia's Starlight	25 25/1(+38%)	(8) Sophia's Starlight 25/1, Likeable and straightforward filly who registered back-to-back victories in 6f handicaps in the mud last autumn before a solid fourth in C&D Wentworth Stakes on final start in November. Has something to find on these terms however, and she came on plenty for her reappearance in this 12 months ago. Suited by good to soft/soft; front-runs; well held on reappearance in this last year.
3 9th (3) (15/2 +25%) Al Shabab Storm	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(3) Al Shabab Storm 15/2, Progressed into a smart performer for Andrew Balding last term, winning twice at Chester before landing 6f Group 3 in Germany in August. Well held in Group 2 here on final start but resumed for new stable with solid third in AW listed contest 21 days ago. That ought to have put him spot on for this. Progressive 3yo for A Balding, winning German Group 3 at 6f; good 3rd on AW for new yard.

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James's Delight (eighth) is a sprinter who could have a big impact this season and he boasts a solid chance, assuming the ground holds enough juice for him. However, SPYCATCHER (sixth) fended off Clive Cox's gelding when they clashed in a Group 3 at Deauville last summer and cemented his authority by finishing a couple of places ahead of him in the Champions Sprint at Ascot in October. Marshman runs for the same yard and is another must for consideration, while Al Shabab Storm boasts each-way appeal.

JAMES'S DELIGHT enjoyed an excellent 2024, winning 4 times prior to shaping better than the bare result in Group 1 company on Champions' Day at Ascot on his final outing in October. He appeals as the type to rate higher still as a 4-y-o and narrowly shades the vote ahead of last year's runner-up Marshman, who has resumed in rude health on all-weather in recent months. Spycatcher, stablemate of the latter, is another capable of playing a lead role on return.

Last year's runner-up Marshman makes plenty of appeal but IBERIAN was a classy 2yo who may yet make his mark as a sprinter.

14:30 Stratford (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (10/1 +60%) Get The Value	10 10/1(+60%)	(3) Get The Value 10/1, Respectable second of 12 at Newton Abbot (18.5f) in July remains a standout effort over hurdles and has questions to answer now having pulled-up on his last two outings. Second in a handicap last summer but very laboured in his two subsequent runs.
6 2nd (6) (17/2 +58%) Fillyfudge	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(6) Fillyfudge 17/2, Bettered previous efforts in this sphere when third of 8 at Leicester in November (15.5f, good to soft) but not seen to best effect in testing conditions over the same C&D next time. Likely to be suited by the sharper track/better ground here and should be spot on for this after pipe-opener on Flat. Has won three on the Flat and two places over hurdles include one in a handicap.
4 3rd (4) (3/1 +63%) Belle Montrose	3 3/1(+63%)	(4) Belle Montrose 3/1, Still a maiden but shaped quite encouragingly when fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) in January, pulling clear of the remainder. Presumably not quite right on her last outing having become detached after the first. Chance if back on song. Poor last time but went off at only 4-1 then after an improved run at Wincanton.
1 4th (1) (13/2 -189%) Lawmans Blis	6.5 13/2(-189%)	(1) Lawmans Blis 13/2, Fair winner at 14f on flat for Ivan Furtado. Stepped forward from debut for this yard to win a 7-runner novice hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f), for all he was gifted the race when the odds-on favourite fell and nearly threw it away when losing concentration at the last. Shortlisted on handicap debut. Recent novice winner; raised 6lb ahead of handicap debut and doubt he's thrown in.
7 5th (7) (12/1 +45%) Penthouse Poppet	12 12/1(+45%)	(7) Penthouse Poppet 12/1, Looked a modest performer in Ireland for Colin A. McBratney, last seen when well-held at Down Royal (24.1f) in November 2023. Drops significantly in trip for stable debut and only worth considering if market vibes hint at an improved effort. Ex-Irish; 0-11 in points and 0-8 as a hurdler; lots to prove, even off this low a mark.
10 6th (10) (7/2 +30%) Mambo Beat	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(10) Mambo Beat 7/2, Flat winner in 2023 for Clive Cox and has proved inconsistent over hurdles for this yard, certainly more miss than hit this season but did shape better fitted with first-time cheekpieces (retained) when chasing home the front two in the market at Hereford 3 weeks ago. Claims if he can back that up. In first-time cheekpieces when a close third on good ground at Hereford 21 days ago.
9 7th (9) (20/1 -122%) Freedom Day	20 20/1(-122%)	(9) Freedom Day 20/1, Fair Flat winner but he has made an inauspicious start in this sphere and for present connections, again achieving little when fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Needs to improve for the switch to handicaps. This is his handicap debut and that offers some hope, especially with Brian Hughes booked.
5 8th (5) (9/2 +75%) Rockette	4.5 9/2(+75%)	(5) Rockette 9/2, Showed ability both starts over hurdles for Dan Skelton in May/June 2023. Back from 19 months off when creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f) on debut for this stable but failed to build on that when disappointing at Huntingdon earlier this month. Bounce back needed. Latest run needs forgiving but she has the form to warrant a second look.
11 9th (11) (50/1 +50%) No Guarantee	50 50/1(+50%)	(11) No Guarantee 50/1, Remains with little form over hurdles and faces an uphill task from 9 lb out of the handicap. 14-race maiden who isn't progressing and he's 9lb of the weights here; hard to warm to.
8 \|PU\| (8) (22/1 +12%) For You Buzz	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) For You Buzz 22/1, Didn't achieve much in qualifying runs, though not given hard time on the last of those when third of 6 in juvenile hurdle at Taunton. Ran badly when well-beaten at Hereford (16.2f) on handicap debut 3 weeks ago and he may again find this test on the sharp side. Only had the four races but his handicap debut at Hereford was instantly forgettable.

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LAWMANS BLIS is just about the only one who comes into this with little to prove and has a decent chance of following up last week's 13-length victory at Sedgefield. A mark off 99 for his handicap bow in this sphere looks fair and the Jennie Candlish-trained gelding is hard to oppose with improvement likely. Mambo Beat showed more sparkle with cheekpieces added at Hereford and can figure if the headgear draws further progression. Present De Vango and For You Buzz are unexposed and appeal as solid each-way options.

Olly Murphy has struck with 3 of his last 7 handicap hurdle debutants (also had 2 runners-up) and he may be able to enhance that fine record with PRESENT DE VANGO. The lightly-raced 7-y-o appears to have been brought along with handicaps in mind and makes appeal in a weak race, particularly if the market noises are positive following a 17-month absence. Fillyfudge will be suited by this sharp test and should be spot on after a recent spin on the Flat, with Mambo Beat not ruled out.

Present De Vango (second choice) is the dark horse but MAMBO BEAT will go well if backing up his improved effort at Hereford.

14:40 Kempton (Class 2) 10f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (4/1 +50%) Teumessias Fox	4 4/1(+50%)	(4) Teumessias Fox 4/1, Last win came here in January last year. Ended the campaign with a poor run when well held in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f, good to soft, 80/1) in September, but he could fare better back on all-weather. Won one of last 14 starts; however, that win came in good style here (1m4f) last January.
10 2nd (10) (33/1 -65%) Ambiente Amigo	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Ambiente Amigo 33/1, Won twice for Michael Bell at 2 yrs and acquitted herself well in defeat last season, making the frame in 3 listed races. Tried over hurdles on final 3 outings last year, successful on the first occasion, but has something to find back on the level. Minor honours in two 1m4f Listed races last summer; needs Flat return to be a career best.
1 3rd (1) (33/1 -18%) Real Dream	33 33/1(-18%)	(1) Real Dream 33/1, Improved form when runner-up in a Newmarket handicap (12f) on last season's return. However, he failed to beat a rival in listed races both subsequent outings. Off 7 months ahead of first run since leaving Sir Michael Stoute. Ended 2024 with two poor runs; left Stoute yard for 30,000gns; good first-time-out record.
7 4th (7) (9/2 +18%) Mount Atlas	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(7) Mount Atlas 9/2, Most progressive last year, doubling his tally when making a winning handicap debut at Ascot in July. Shaped well when second of 15 at Newmarket (12f, good to soft, 10/3) on final outing in October and he's a major player on return (has been gelded). Second in valuable 1m4f contest in October; gelded since; lightly raced with potential.
5 5th (5) (8/1 +20%) Paradias	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Paradias 8/1, Returned to this shorter trip, made it back-to-back wins when recording a narrow victory in 7-runner handicap (5/2) at this C&D 66 days ago. Remains lightly raced on all weather and he can go well again in his hat-trick bid. C&D win in January in a blanket finish; just 1lb higher now and he has never been better.
14 6th (14) (13/2 +19%) Calumet	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(14) Calumet 13/2, Wide-margin winner of a Windsor maiden on third start and backed up that effort when third of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good, 11/4) in August. Could still have more to offer with this longer trip likely to suit on return from 7 months off. Half-brother to high-class Giavellotto and, after just four races, surely has potential.
8 7th (8) (8/1 +33%) Grey Cuban	8 8/1(+33%)	(8) Grey Cuban 8/1, Four wins from 9 runs last year, with latest success at Doncaster in September. Tailled-off fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to soft, 22/1) in October, but he no surprise to see him bounce back (won on last season's return). Doncaster 1m2f win under Jamie Spencer on penultimate start puts him in the picture.
2 8th (2) (12/1 -20%) Max Mayhem	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Max Mayhem 12/1, Better than ever when getting back to winning ways in 14-runner handicap at Meydan (12f, good, 13/2) 15 days ago, overcoming a difficult trip in good style. Successful in this race in 2023 and he can give another good account. Won this race in 2023; 8lb rise since recent Meydan win takes him to a career-high mark.
13 9th (13) (22/1 -83%) Lieber Power	22 22/1(-83%)	(13) Lieber Power 22/1, Won handicaps at York and Chepstow last summer, before twice going close to adding to his tally. Seemed unsuited by conditions when sixth of 11 at Newbury (13.3f, soft, 9/2) in September, so he's capable of getting involved if ready to go on return. 2yo winner here; did well over about 1m4f last summer; player if he returns in top form.
6 10th (6) (33/1 -65%) Mr Alan	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Mr Alan 33/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023 but placed in 3 of 4 races at Sakhir this year, second in 14-runner handicap (9.9f, good) 23 days ago. However, more needed if he's to get back his head back in front again. Cheekpieces reapplied. Best known for 1m2f/1m4f handicap performances in the mud but he won't lack for fitness.
12 11th (12) (12/1 +52%) Killybegs Warrior	12 12/1(+52%)	(12) Killybegs Warrior 12/1, Long time without a victory but placed on 2 of 3 starts for current yard, not discredited when third of 14 in handicap at Sakhir (9.9f, good) 23 days ago. Runner-up in this race last year and he's 11 lb lower in the weights this time around. Made most when second in this race last year off 11lb higher, the last of three AW runs.
11 12th (11) (28/1 -12%) Andaleep	28 28/1(-12%)	(11) Andaleep 28/1, Three wins from 18 runs in 2024. Soon left behind a below-par effort when second of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December, though he may just be vulnerable to his younger rivals. Cheekpieces back on. This might be bit too competitive for win purposes; cheekpieces (tried once in 2022) back.
9 13th (9) (28/1 -75%) Forceful Speed	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) Forceful Speed 28/1, Resumed progress when scoring at Pontefract in June and good second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 7/1) 6 days later. Off 9 months ahead of first run for yard after leaving George Boughey. Hood on 1st time. Competitive for new yard (same owners) if starting this term where he left off last season.
3 14th (3) (8/1 -45%) Balmacara	8 8/1(-45%)	(3) Balmacara 8/1, Won at Doncaster first 2 starts last year and good efforts when runner-up in handicaps at Sandown in the summer. Disappointing in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f, good to soft, 8/1), but he's not dismissed back up in trip for all-weather debut. 8-1 when mid-division in the Cambridgeshire; progressed at 1m2f going into that; AW debut.

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MOUNT ATLAS progressed very well last year and was last seen finishing second in the valuable Old Rowley Cup at Newmarket in October. The four-year-old has been gelded subsequently and that may help him to defy a 4lb rise on his return to action. Killybegs Warrior was second in this contest last year off an 11lb higher mark and he arrives here on the back of some encouraging efforts in Bahrain. Balmacara edges out Paradias and Mr Alan to be best of the rest.

MOUNT ATLAS went the right way last year, winning twice before finishing clear of the rest when runner-up at Newmarket in October, and he can pick up where he left off to land this valuable prize. Heading the list of dangers is Calumet, who also enjoyed a progressive campaign in 2024, while Teumessias Fox is another to consider back on all-weather.

Andrew Balding appears to have a particularly strong hand and his TEUMESSIAS FOX and Mount Atlas top the list.

14:45 Uttoxeter (Class 4) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (7/2 +42%) Stone's Throw	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(4) Stone's Throw 7/2, Debut bumper winner for Paul Webber. Offered plenty to work when third of 12 on Ludlow hurdle debut in October but has gone backwards since. Needs to get back on track. Bumper winner on soft; has gone the wrong way over hurdles and needs to get back on track.
1 2nd (1) (14/1 +22%) Barry Fife	14 14/1(+22%)	(1) Barry Fife 14/1, £25,000 buy after placing in both Irish points. Better effort in bumpers when fifth of 9 at Wetherby on debut in February. Possibly more one for chasing further down the line given his physique. Second in point then fifth in bumpers; has some potential and should make a hurdler.
2 3rd (2) (4/11 -9%) Doctor Kildare	0.363636 4/11(-9%)	(2) Doctor Kildare 4/11, Bumper winner who progressed further over hurdles when second in 12-runner maiden at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 4 weeks ago, staying on well. More to come now upped in trip and this rates an excellent opportunity. Bumper winner; seemingly amiss on hurdles debut but progressing now; leading player.
3 4th (3) (13/2 -8%) La Higuera	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(3) La Higuera 13/2, Placed on 2 of 3 starts in Irish points and shaped like a stayer when fourth of 8 sole outing in bumpers. In need of the experience sent hurdling when fifth of 11 at Fontwell in October and open to improvement up in trip. Placed in Irish points; made mistakes on hurdling debut; may still be unexposed.
6 5th (6) (33/1 +34%) Edna E Mode	33 33/1(+34%)	(6) Edna E Mode 33/1, Modest maiden on the Flat who fared a lot better than previously in this sphere when fourth in 8-runner maiden at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 13 days ago. Some improvement on third hurdles run when fourth in Chepstow maiden, but that's poor form.
5 6th (5) (125/1 +17%) Wistmans Prince	125 125/1(+17%)	(5) Wistmans Prince 125/1, Down the field in a bumper for Fergal O'Brien and looked badly in need of the experience when pulled up on Taunton hurdle debut 53 days ago. Well beaten in bumper at Ludlow and novice hurdle at Taunton; difficult to recommend.

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DOCTOR KILDARE was no match for a progressive rival at Doncaster recently, but there doesn't appear to be anything of a similar ilk here and he looks set to take all the beating, with a step up in trip seemingly in his favour too. Stone's Throw is only 3lb inferior to the selection on official ratings and is entitled to go close, but he's disappointed in his last two starts and has something to prove. La Higuera is another to consider.

An excellent opportunity for DOCTOR KILDARE, who's progressed with each run over hurdles and promises to be suited by the step up in trip. La Higuera is preferred to Stone's Throw for forecast purposes.

This should not take much winning and DOCTOR KILDARE has more going for him than the others.

14:50 Curragh 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
7 1st (7) (4/1 -14%) Pickersgill	4 4/1(-14%)	(7) Pickersgill 4/1, Lightly-raced filly. 9/2, creditable second of 11 in maiden at this C&D (soft). Off 158 days. Can give a good account. Ended last season with two solid placed runs, not certain to uphold form with Smiling.
4 2nd (4) (11/4 +31%) Kilmood Susan	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(4) Kilmood Susan 11/4, Lightly-raced filly. 12/1, creditable fifth of 9 in maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft). Off 157 days but not ruled out. Twice runner-up last May including over C&D, two subsequent runs not as encouraging.
11 3rd (11) (7/2 +13%) Vanderbilt House	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(11) Vanderbilt House 7/2, Fair filly. Below-form sixth of 12 in maiden (11/2) at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 6 months ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time now and she's no forlorn hope. Failed to reach the first four at two but showed enough to suggest she can win races.
3 4th (3) (28/1 +30%) Penny Mountain	28 28/1(+30%)	(3) Penny Mountain 28/1, Twice-raced filly. 50/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft). Off 168 days. Some promise last year, likely to be of more interest as a handicap prospect after this.
10 5th (10) (9/4 -38%) Smiling	2.25 9/4(-38%)	(10) Smiling 9/4, Promising No Nay Never filly who came in second of 10 in maiden at Dundalk (5f, 9/2) 148 days ago. Has more to offer back up in trip. Leading player. Finished behind Pickersgill at Naas, experience of second run can help her to reverse form.
6 6th (6) (150/1 -50%) Miss Crinshawn	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Miss Crinshawn 150/1, Once-raced filly. 66/1 and hooded, fifteenth of 20 in maiden at this course (7f, soft) on debut 13 days ago. 66-1, made little impression in a 7f maiden here 13 days ago, hood worn then is left off.
9 7th (9) (25/1 +24%) Sakakibara	25 25/1(+24%)	(9) Sakakibara 25/1, Once-raced filly. 40/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (6f) on debut, not knocked about. Off 120 days. Some promise on debut over 6f at Dundalk last November, might prefer further than this.
8 8th (8) (8/1 -14%) Prairie Girl	8 8/1(-14%)	(8) Prairie Girl 8/1, Once-raced filly. 11/2, seventh of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (6f) on debut 29 days ago. Should progress. Likely to show the benefit of an introductory run at Dundalk last month, not beaten far.
1 9th (1) (200/1 +0%) Dark Willow	200 200/1(+0%)	(1) Dark Willow 200/1, Modest mare. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 80/1, nineteenth of 24 in handicap at this course (7f, soft). Off 158 days. Seven outings without making the frame, impossible to make a case for her in a maiden.
5 10th (5) (150/1 -50%) Lady Mary Heath	150 150/1(-50%)	(5) Lady Mary Heath 150/1, Once-raced filly. Hooded, unseated rider start in maiden (80/1) at this C&D (soft) on debut 13 days ago. 80-1 chance when unseating her rider early in a C&D maiden on debut, best watched.
2 11th (2) (200/1 +0%) Onemorestar	200 200/1(+0%)	(2) Onemorestar 200/1, Twice-raced filly. Sixteenth of 20 in maiden (150/1) at this course (7f, soft) 13 days ago. Down the field on her only start at three, towards the back over 7f here on reappearance.

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SMILING has the potential to improve again this season. The No Nay Never filly stepped forward nicely from her first run when finishing second at Dundalk in November. Stepping back up to six furlongs now looks like it should suit her. Vanderbilt House contested some strong maidens last term and has the highest mark of those with an official rating. She is fitted with cheekpieces on her return and is a big player. Kilmood Susan, rated 78, also boasts some nice juvenile form.

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and SMILING looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to build on earlier promise and get off the mark. Pickersgill also has the form to play a part and is next on the list ahead of Kimood Susan and Vanderbilt House.

Runner-up over 5f at Dundalk on her second start, SMILING may have improved sufficiently to reverse Naas form with Pickersgill.

15:00 Doncaster (Class 1) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (9/4 +25%) Dancing Gemini	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(3) Dancing Gemini 9/4, Listed winner at 2 and confirmed himself a smart performer when ½-length second in French 2000 Guineas on reappearance last season. Failed to kick on in 4 starts thereafter but this represents a drop in grade and he's clearly capable when fresh. Below par at end of 2024 but went close in French 2,000 Guineas on last year's return.
2 2nd (2) (14/1 +13%) Checkandchallenge	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Checkandchallenge 14/1, Smart performer. Best effort last season when third in Group 3 Strensall Stakes at York in August. Not far off that level when second in Sandown listed event next time but ran poorly final 2 outings. Bounce back required on seasonal debut. Placed in Group/Listed last summer but ended 2024 on low note; minus headgear on return.
1 3rd (1) (5/2 +29%) Botanical	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(1) Botanical 5/2, Resumed progress when excellent second of 20 in the John Smith's Cup at York in July (final start for Roger Varian). Lost little in defeat in a first-time tongue strap when second in listed event at Goodwood on final start and remains lightly raced for his age. Has had a breathing operation. Ended 2024 with near miss in 1m2f Listed for new yard; bold show likely back from wind op.
7 4th (7) (33/1 +0%) Savvy Victory	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Savvy Victory 33/1, Produced career best to end a losing run down in grade in 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 10/1) in December, rallying to lead again post. More needed back up in class. Turf Listed winner who landed good AW handicap in December (both 1m2f); opposable at 1m.
4 5th (4) (7/2 -40%) Liberty Lane	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(4) Liberty Lane 7/2, Put up one of the handicap performances of the season when a very good winner of the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f) in September. Ran to a similar level when second in Group 3 Darley Stakes there final outing and sets the standard on this return to action. Won the Cambridgeshire and second in Group 3 on final two runs at 4; big player.
8 6th (8) (6/1 +33%) Witch Hunter	6 6/1(+33%)	(8) Witch Hunter 6/1, Smart performer who ran well when third of 20 in Balmoral Handicap at Ascot on final 2024 start. Shaped as good as ever with a recent run behind him when second in listed event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on most recent outing, conceding first run. Warrants respect. Hold-up performer who ran well for second in 7f AW Listed race three weeks ago.
9 7th (9) (25/1 -56%) Chic Colombine	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Chic Colombine 25/1, Completed a 4-timer in 2023 and resumed progress/winning ways in a 1m Saint Cloud listed event on return last season. Unlucky not to have won Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom 2 starts later but well below form final 2 outings. Has had a breathing operation. Tongue strap on for 1st time. French Listed win last March; more miss than hit after; has had wind op; now tongue tied.
6 8th (6) (16/1 -113%) Point Lynas	16 16/1(-113%)	(6) Point Lynas 16/1, Got well and truly back on the up with a dominant display when making all in Pontefract listed event (1m) in July. Not disgraced when second of 13 in Group 2 at Doha 7 months later and could prove tough to peg back, especially if allowed an easy lead. Made all in 1m Listed race last July; not seen again until second in Qatar last month.
5 9th (5) (250/1 -67%) Noble Order	250 250/1(-67%)	(5) Noble Order 250/1, Useful handicapper at best but shaped as if amiss when last of 7 at Wolverhampton on most recent start and sold out of Archie Watson's yard for only 1.500 gns subsequently. Easily passed over in this grade. Changed hands for only 1,500gns ahead of this stable debut; big outsider.

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DANCING GEMINI may be winless since a Listed success here in September 2023, but he kept top company last season, including runs in both the Derby and Eclipse. Proven when fresh, having finished runner-up in the French 2000 Guineas last May, Roger Teal's charge is narrowly preferred to Botanical, who scored first time out last season at York and went on to place in a strong renewal of the John Smith's Cup. A taking winner of the Cambridgeshire on his penultimate start, Liberty Lane should also go well.

A strong-looking renewal of this listed contest. LIBERTY LANE produced one of the handicap performances of 2024 when landing the Cambridgeshire in good style on his penultimate start and has to be considered the one to beat on his return to action. Point Lynas could be dangerous, especially if allowed an easy time of things on the front end, with low-mileage 5-y-o Botanical another who seems likely to be making his mark in pattern company before long.

Botanical appeals as one who will do well for George Boughey in 2025 but narrow preference is for the same owner's LIBERTY LANE.

15:05 Stratford (Class 3) 22f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (5/4 +44%) Mahons Glory	1.25 5/4(+44%)	(1) Mahons Glory 5/4, Ended his time with Patrick Neville out of sorts but, having been picked up very cheaply, proved at least as good as ever when scoring at Leicester (22.7f, good to soft) just over 3 weeks ago, seemingly revitalised by a return to front running/chasing. Not sure to be in the same mood, however. Won on stable debut at Leicester three weeks ago; strong claims if backing that up.
3 2nd (3) (11/8 +31%) The Wolf	1.375 11/8(+31%)	(3) The Wolf 11/8, Not straightforward but in fine form in November when taking small-field handicaps at Huntingdon and Leicester. Labouring some way out when gunning for the hat-trick back from a break at Carlisle last month but back on song when bumping into one at Kempton (24f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Back to form when second at Kempton recently and there's every chance he'll be bang there.
2 3rd (2) (9/2 -29%) Sine Nomine	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(2) Sine Nomine 9/2, Confirmed herself one of the best hunters around when landing the Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham Festival last year. Let down by jumping all 3 starts this term, but this represents a significant drop in grade and she's ridden by a fully-fledged professional rider for the first time. Kicked before the start in the Kim Muir (pulled up); 2-2 here and capable if back on song.

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THE WOLF banished the memory of a modest run at Carlisle with a game second to a well-fancied rival at Kempton a fortnight ago. Competing off the same rating, Olly Murphy's still-enthusiastic veteran could be hard to beat. Pedley Wood patently failed to deliver when bidding to complete a Wincanton hat-trick, but he could bounce back on better ground. Leicester winner Mahons Glory is preferred to Sine Nomine as third choice.

It's fair to say things haven't gone to plan for SINE NOMINE this season, but she was one of the best hunters around last year so can get her career back on track partnered by a fully-fledged professional rider for the first time. The Wolf wasted no time getting back to form when finishing runner-up at Kempton a fortnight ago, so he can edge out last-time-out winner Mahons Glory for the forecast spot.

The 11yo THE WOLF has enjoyed a good season and is taken to go one better than when runner-up at Kempton a fortnight ago.

15:15 Kempton (Class 1) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
10 1st (10) (2/1 -150%) Soprano	2 2/1(-150%)	(10) Soprano 2/1, Won Sandringham at Royal Ascot and a French Group 3 last year, before placed twice at the highest level. Down the field in Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf at Del Mar (11f, firm, (247/10) when last seen, but she's the one to beat back at this level. Fine 2024 included Royal Ascot and Deauville wins; the pick on ratings and the one to beat.
1 2nd (1) (11/2 +31%) Crimson Advocate	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(1) Crimson Advocate 11/2, Queen Mary winner in 2023 and successful at Gulfstream on 3-y-o return. Making first run since leaving George Weaver, well held in King Charles III Stakes back at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm, 25/1) last year, but it remains early days with her leading yard. Group 2 winner as 2yo; down in grade but stamina a doubt on first outing beyond 5f.
8 3rd (8) (9/2 +63%) Rubies From Burma	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(8) Rubies From Burma 9/2, Continued her race-by-race progression last year when winning 13-runner maiden at Cork (8f, good to firm, 13/8) in September, scoring in emphatic fashion. Up in grade but she's not ruled out with further improvement still to come. Bred to be smart; progressive in three 3yo runs; very interesting contender up in grade.
4 4th (4) (10/1 +75%) Muddy Mooy	10 10/1(+75%)	(4) Muddy Mooy 10/1, Made it 2 wins from her 3 starts when defying a penalty in 12-runner novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 15/8) 46 days ago, leading after 2f and always holding on. However, she has plenty to find in this higher grade. 2-3, latest win in Wolverhampton novice; more needed but may have more untapped potential.
7 5th (7) (12/1 +14%) Rose Prick	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Rose Prick 12/1, Without a win since her 2-y-o campaign but ended 2024 in good heart, left with too much to do when 2¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Doom in listed race at Lingfield (8f, 11/1) in November. Remains lightly raced on all-weather so she could be in the mix. Third at 50-1 in this race 12 months ago; consistent afterwards; each-way hopes.
9 6th (9) (3/1 +25%) Shuwari	3 3/1(+25%)	(9) Shuwari 3/1, Won first 2 starts in 2023, listed race at Sandown on second occasion, and ran well upped in grade next 2 starts, ½-length second of 8 to Ylang Ylang in Fillies' Mile at Newmarket (8f, good to soft, 3/1) final outing. Merits consideration despite her absence. Second in Fillies' Mile; leading claims if ready to do herself justice after 17 months off.
3 7th (3) (66/1 +34%) Mercury Day	66 66/1(+34%)	(3) Mercury Day 66/1, Made it back-to-back wins when landing handicap at Newmarket in June last year but hasn't found any further progress, below-par effort when fifth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to soft, 8/1) in October. Looks to be up against it. Beaten in handicaps last four 3yo starts and now up in grade after six months off.
6 8th (6) (66/1 -100%) Romanova	66 66/1(-100%)	(6) Romanova 66/1, Won a Salisbury maiden on second of 2 starts in 2023. After 18 months off, shaped as if retaining ability when sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, 17/2) 29 days ago, though task is now to build on her reappearance effort. Impressive winner as 2yo; might have needed reappearance after long absence; possibilities.
2 9th (2) (40/1 +60%) Gaiety Musical	40 40/1(+60%)	(2) Gaiety Musical 40/1, Completed hat-trick when winning handicap at this C&D in February. Found it tougher under a penalty next time, but ran well when second of 6 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 9/4) 2 weeks ago. Tough ask in this contest, though. Three handicap wins in 2025 but has plenty to find on form in this higher grade.
5 10th (5) (66/1 -100%) Queen Of Atlantis	66 66/1(-100%)	(5) Queen Of Atlantis 66/1, Completed all-weather hat-trick in 2024 when scoring in handicap at Lingfield in January. Good efforts on final 2 outings last year, second of 6 in handicap at Ascot (8f, good to soft, 7/1) in October, but she has work to do back up in grade. Balance of form suggests she'll come up short but the return to the AW is a positive.

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SOPRANO twice made the frame at the highest level towards the end of last season and her final defeat at the Breeders' Cup in November can easily be forgiven. George Boughey's filly is clearly the one to beat on that evidence. Shuwari brings a similar level of form to the table, but the fact that she missed all of last year means that she has a few more questions to answer compared to the selection. If seeing out this big step up in trip, Crimson Advocate could go well.

Having placed twice in Group 1 company last year, SOPRANO looks to hold leading claims as she drops back down in grade and trip for her reappearance. The biggest threat to George Boughey's filly could come from Shuwari, who was runner-up at the highest level when last seen 17 months ago, with Rose Prick completing the shortlist.

The unexposed Rubies From Burma is an interesting candidate but the best form belongs to SOPRANO who gets the vote.

15:20 Uttoxeter (Class 4) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (5/2 +9%) Blue Las	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) Blue Las 5/2, Won 2 bumpers and looks similarly promising over hurdles, building on opening Ffos Las second in November when easily going one better at the same venue 4 weeks later. 5½ lengths third of 5 to in Sandown Grade 2 since and brings unexposed potential to handicap debut. Third of five in Grade 2 mares' novice last month; has potential off her opening mark.
4 2nd (4) (5/2 +9%) Presenting Doy	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(4) Presenting Doy 5/2, Irish point winner who confirmed promise of hurdling debut when landing the odds in 7-runner mares' maiden at Lingfield (19.5f, heavy) last month. Made rather heavy weather of that but she remains with potential now handicapping. Unexposed point/maiden hurdle winner who now goes handicapping with yard in excellent form.
8 3rd (8) (3/1 0%) Don't Tell Rosie	3 3/1(0%)	(8) Don't Tell Rosie 3/1, Telescope mare who is progressing steadily, finding only a similarly unexposed one too good when second of 8 on handicap debut at Taunton (19f, soft) 39 days ago. Remains open to further improvement and she's not out of things for yard firmly amongst the winners. 7l second on handicap debut at Taunton and the winner has followed up; on the shortlist.
5 4th (5) (13/2 +28%) Either Or	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(5) Either Or 13/2, Fair form when landing mares' novice on hurdles debut at Warwick (19f) last January but exploits have proved mixed since, her finishing effort again lacking when fourth of 11 in handicap back at Warwick (19f) 5 weeks ago. Still, she isn't one to write off given connections. Disappointing since Warwick win last January; may bounce back at some stage for top yard.
3 5th (3) (9/1 +36%) Miss Maverick	9 9/1(+36%)	(3) Miss Maverick 9/1, Recorded hat-trick in maiden/novice hurdles here last spring and shaped well after 8 months off when third in a C&D handicap in January. Jumping has lacked conviction in 2 starts over fences subsequently but return to this track/hurdling can see her in a much better light. Pulled up last month in first two chases but won three novice hurdles here last spring.
7 6th (7) (17/2 +23%) Hello Cello	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(7) Hello Cello 17/2, Some promise in bumpers and similar story in trio of hurdle starts, not far off her debut form when sixth in 15-runner mares' maiden at Huntingdon (20.6f) 37 days ago. In good hands so feasible to think she could do better again now handicapping. Has shown ability; begins handicap life on a realistic mark and with improvement possible.
2 7th (2) (50/1 -52%) Kantagua Du Large	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Kantagua Du Large 50/1, Showed fairly useful form when winning a 4-y-o chase (in cheekpieces) in France but offered little both starts in novice hurdles since returning this year and big step forward required now handicapping in this sphere. French chase winner but soundly beaten in novice hurdles on both British starts.

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Presenting Doy gave favourite backers a scare when narrowly prevailing at Lingfield last month but she remains of interest now sent handicapping, although preference is for BLUE LAS. Having bolted up at Ffos Las in December, she didn't look out of her depth in the Jane Seymour at Sandown next time and an opening mark of 120 does not look beyond her. Sweet Magic plugged on for second at Warwick recently and is likely to be on the premises once again.

An interesting mares' handicap with the narrow vote in favour of PRESENTING DOY. She made heavy weather of landing cramped odds in a mares' maiden at Lingfield 46 days ago, yet she undoubtedly remains with potential, and is of interest now handicapping for her in-form yard. Don't Tell Rosie, Blue Las and Sweet Magic head up the dangers.

With the form of her handicap debut second at Taunton having been nicely franked, DON'T TELL ROSIE is taken to get off the mark.

15:25 Curragh 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
7 1st (7) (1/2 +60%) Mathan	0.5 1/2(+60%)	(7) Mathan 1/2, Thrice-raced colt. Second of 13 in maiden at this course (6f, soft, 6/4) 13 days ago, taking time to get going. Sets the standard. Came from off the pace for a neck second over 6f on return, can prevail over extra furlong.
5 2nd (5) (28/1 -75%) Dmaniac	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) Dmaniac 28/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 14/1, tenth of 13 in maiden at this course (6f, soft) 13 days ago. Fine second in 21-runner maiden over 6f here last October, behind Mathan on reappearance.
1 4th (1) (11/1 -38%) A Dream To Share	11 11/1(-38%)	(1) A Dream To Share 11/1, Dual Grade 1 bumper winner in spring 2023. Didn't really take to hurdling this winter but showed there's still plenty of ability there when fourth of 18 in 1m course maiden 13 days ago. Down in trip. Capable of better. Former bumper star, ran on late over 1m here on Flat debut, shorter trip is a concern.
2 6th (2) (16/1 +0%) Buckle And Bolts	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Buckle And Bolts 16/1, Promising type. Seventh of 18 in maiden at this course (8f, soft, 100/1) on belated debut 13 days ago, nearest finish. Should improve. Closely matched with A Dream To Share on debut running, ran green, open to improvement.
10 7th (10) (125/1 -150%) Sonic Invader	125 125/1(-150%)	(10) Sonic Invader 125/1, Once-raced gelding. 33/1, sixteenth of 18 in maiden at this course (8f, soft) on debut 13 days ago, slowly away. In rear on debut in 1m maiden in which A Dream To Share was fourth, safe to rule out.
12 8th (12) (22/1 +33%) Starsurge	22 22/1(+33%)	(12) Starsurge 22/1, Once-raced gelding. 40/1 and tongue strap on, tenth of 16 in maiden at Naas (7f, heavy) on debut 6 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Likely to improve. Stable outsider at Naas last Sunday, Colin Keane aboard now, hood now added to tongue-tie.
13 9th (13) (33/1 +18%) Taudeni	33 33/1(+18%)	(13) Taudeni 33/1, Once-raced gelding. Eighth of 19 in maiden (40/1) at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) on debut, slowly away. Off 171 days. Up in trip. Showed potential when finishing in midfield over 6f on debut at Navan, trip should suit.
4 10th (4) (16/1 +20%) Cinammon Coco	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Cinammon Coco 16/1, 16/1, fourteenth of 27 in maiden at this course (8f, good to soft, 16/1) on debut. Off 146 days. Open to progress. Midfield on debut over 1m here last October, second string for the trainer of Mathan.
16 11th (16) (66/1 -32%) Saol Nios Gile	66 66/1(-32%)	(16) Saol Nios Gile 66/1, Once-raced filly. Twelfth of 20 in maiden at this C&D (soft, 50/1) on debut 13 days ago, not knocked about. 50-1 when finishing in midfield over C&D on debut, held by fifth-placed Gotomylovely.
14 13th (14) (150/1 -275%) Widely Acclaimed	150 150/1(-275%)	(14) Widely Acclaimed 150/1, Twice-raced colt. 125/1, first run since leaving M. Halford & T. Collins when seventh of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 8 days ago. Unlikely to be good enough to win a turf maiden at this stage judged on two Dundalk runs.
3 15th (3) (150/1 +25%) Cleverlydoesit	150 150/1(+25%)	(3) Cleverlydoesit 150/1, Once-raced gelding. 250/1, seventh of 11 in claimer at Dundalk (6f) on debut 29 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Late-maturing sort ran green in a claimer at Dundalk, likely to need more experience.
15 \|PU\| (15) (22/1 -38%) Gotomylovely	22 22/1(-38%)	(15) Gotomylovely 22/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 20 in maiden (100/1) at this C&D (soft) 13 days ago. May well do better. Ran once on AW at two, shaped well despite running green when fifth of 20 over C&D.

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MATHAN got going a bit too late when second on his return here 13 days ago and can go one better now. The Joseph O'Brien-trained colt was finishing off strongly to get within a neck of Glen To Glen over six furlongs and it looks like a good move to step up to seven. Ryan Moore takes the mount on Ballydoyle newcomer Monkstown and the market may prove the best guide to his chances. 2023 Champion Bumper winner A Dream To Share kept on nicely when fourth over a mile here recently but the drop to 7f doesn't look ideal.

MATHAN has achieved enough to think he can win a race like this, although a strong market move for Aidan O'Brien newcomer Monkstown would make him a possible big threat. A Dream To Share isn't sure to benefit from this slightly shorter trip but could still hit the frame again.

With the advantage of three previous runs MATHAN gets the vote over the Aidan O'Brien-trained newcomer Monskstown

15:35 Doncaster (Class 2) 8f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
16 1st (16) (15/2 +46%) Godwinson	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(16) Godwinson 15/2, Second in Newbury Spring Cup on last year's reappearance. Went one place better in 1m Goodwood handicap (good to soft) in August but failed to make an impact in top handicaps on his final 2 starts of the year. Needs to find something extra on this return to action. Lightly raced 5yo who goes well fresh and his trainer has won this four times.
15 2nd (15) (22/1 -83%) Oliver Show	22 22/1(-83%)	(15) Oliver Show 22/1, Landed 3 AW wins for this yard last year. Arrives in form after a couple of creditable efforts in Bahrain this year and his stable sent out the runner-up in this in 2023. Listed runner-up in Bahrain three weeks ago and he's in with a chance.
19 3rd (19) (13/2 +54%) Orandi	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(19) Orandi 13/2, Shaped well on a few occasions last autumn and better than ever when making a successful reappearance in the Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh (1m, soft) 13 days ago. Should be very competitive under a 5 lb penalty. Won 27-runner Irish Lincolnshire a fortnight ago and could be involved under 5lb penalty.
14 4th (14) (16/1 +0%) Magnum Opus	16 16/1(+0%)	(14) Magnum Opus 16/1, Been in good form in Dubai this year, including a 9f win at Meydan in February. Shouldered with a 5 lb penalty for that and he'll require a big career best to make a successful return to Britain. In top form at Meydan the last twice with this visor back on; could have a part to play.
1 5th (1) (33/1 +0%) Galeron	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Galeron 33/1, Very useful sort who recorded some good placed efforts in Australia last summer. Below par on his final 2 starts there and will require a really smart handicap performance to defy a mark of 102 on his first run back with Charlie Hills. Fourth in 2,000 Guineas in 2023; back with this yard after going 0-12 in Australia.
3 6th (3) (9/2 +25%) Midnight Gun	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Midnight Gun 9/2, Two 1m wins for Ed Walker last year and better form when placed on 2 of his 3 outings for this yard later in the year, notably his second of 12 to Harper's Ferry (pair clear) in C&D handicap (soft) on final start. Raised 5 lb for that but could easily still be on a good mark having been gelded. Progressive campaign last season and this lightly raced 4yo could still have more to offer.
7 7th (7) (40/1 -21%) Dual Identity	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Dual Identity 40/1, Added to fine Sandown record when taking 1m handicap in May and plenty of good efforts in defeat subsequently, notably second of 17 to stablemate Sir Busker at the York Ebor meeting. No first-time-out win in his career to date, though. Good campaign last season; should be suited by strongly run race at this trip; e-w claims.
17 8th (17) (33/1 -32%) Alpha Crucis	33 33/1(-32%)	(17) Alpha Crucis 33/1, Building up a very good record at Goodwood, winning over 9f and 1m there on heavy ground last autumn. Ended his campaign with a respectable fourth of 17 over 1¼m here. Fourth in this on last year's reappearance but he's unlikely to get the testing ground which suits him so well this time. Two heavy-ground wins at Goodwood last autumn; may need testing ground to make an impact.
18 9th (18) (11/1 -57%) Native Warrior	11 11/1(-57%)	(18) Native Warrior 11/1, Placed in Britannia at Royal Ascot (first home stands' side) and a 9f Glorious Goodwood handicap last summer. Disappointed over C&D at the St Leger meeting on his final start, but he's the type to bounce back and make his mark in some good handicaps in 2025 having been gelded. Ran well at top summer meetings last year and this 4yo retains considerable potential.
6 10th (6) (28/1 -40%) Apiarist	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Apiarist 28/1, Has had a productive time on AW this winter, winning for a third time when getting on top towards the finish over 7f at Southwell last month. First 2 wins came over 1m. Plenty of good runs on turf last summer. Carries a 5 lb penalty. Has thrived on AW this winter; needs to transfer improvement back to turf (1-12 on grass).
2 11th (2) (18/1 +45%) Sean	18 18/1(+45%)	(2) Sean 18/1, Posted some smart handicap performances in Britain last year and arrives fit from a couple of creditable efforts in Dubai this year. Not obviously well handicapped, though. Second of 16 in Meydan handicap two starts ago and that form entitles him to respect.
10 12th (10) (16/1 -33%) Toimy Son	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Toimy Son 16/1, Chose a good day to open his account for this yard with a 2-length win in valuable Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood last August. Even better form when third of 31 in Cambridgeshire in September and also a sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot final start. Respected for stable which won this in 2023. Enjoyed very solid handicap campaign last term (won Golden Mile) and he's an e-w player.
13 13th (13) (33/1 -50%) Mr Professor	33 33/1(-50%)	(13) Mr Professor 33/1, Better than ever when winning this on his heavy-ground reappearance last year. Nowhere near that level in 3 subsequent starts in 2024 and opposable with ground conditions unlikely to be anywhere near as testing as 12 months ago. Won this 12 months ago; down the field on next three starts but he's not written off.
21 14th (21) (40/1 +20%) Dashing Darcey	40 40/1(+20%)	(21) Dashing Darcey 40/1, Developed into a useful handicapper at around 1m in a solid 3-y-o campaign for Roger Varian. New connections went to 110,000 gns to acquire him last autumn. Consistent and progressive for Roger Varian last year; career best needed on stable debut.
4 15th (4) (11/2 +8%) Thunder Run	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(4) Thunder Run 11/2, Very promising individual who was having only the fifth start of his career when landing a valuable 1m handicap at the York Ebor meeting (good to firm). Shaped well again when fourth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, heavy) in October. Surely more to come from him in 2025. Gets the vote. Three wins from his six starts; may well evolve into something better than a handicapper.
5 16th (5) (33/1 +0%) Two Tempting	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Two Tempting 33/1, Enjoyed a fine 2024, winning 5 times around 1m. Creditable fifth of 12 in the Lincoln Trial on Wolverhampton reappearance but probably now too high in the weights to win a race as competitive as this. Five wins last year; this 6yo needs to be better than ever today but is not ruled out.
12 17th (12) (28/1 +30%) Fantastic Fox	28 28/1(+30%)	(12) Fantastic Fox 28/1, Has notched creditable placed efforts over 1m on AW in recent months. Not disgraced in some good handicaps on turf last summer but his record points to him being slightly more effective on artificial surfaces. Suspicion he's best on AW but some pretty good turf form last year; each-way possibilities.
11 18th (11) (10/1 +38%) Whip Cracker	10 10/1(+38%)	(11) Whip Cracker 10/1, Lightly-raced sort who was placed in a good 1¼m at Newbury last autumn and shaped well when length fourth of 12 in the Lincoln Trial on his Wolverhampton (8.6f) reappearance, caught further back than ideal. One to bear in mind. Well backed when close fourth on AW return; lightly raced and could be capable of better.
9 19th (9) (12/1 +0%) Lattam	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Lattam 12/1, Good second to Mr Professor in this on last year's reappearance and added to his fine record in the mud when second of 20 in the Balmoral at Ascot in October. Goes well fresh but would only be of serious interest if rain eases the ground. Runner-up in this last year on reappearance; his best turf form is on soft going.
8 20th (8) (40/1 -82%) Orne	40 40/1(-82%)	(8) Orne 40/1, Useful performer who was a Group 3 winner at 2 and also placed at listed/Group level last spring. Lost his form at the end of 2024 and goes without the headgear he wore on his final 6 outings last year on this reappearance and handicap debut. Poor end to last season and best form is at 6f, but in top hands and dangerous to discount.
20 21st (20) (80/1 +0%) Beringer	80 80/1(+0%)	(20) Beringer 80/1, Smart handicapper in 2019 but has seen the track only 4 times since. Well held in a 1m Newbury handicap in May 2023 and absent again since. Given a chance by the handicapper but can still only watch. Well handicapped on old form but this 10yo returns from another absence with lots to prove.
22 22nd (22) (14/1 +30%) Old Cock	14 14/1(+30%)	(22) Old Cock 14/1, Rapidly developed into a useful performer last year, winning 3 of 6 starts. Respectable fourth at York final start. This low-mileage 4-y-o could easily have more to offer in 2025. 4yo who has won three of his six races and is open to further improvement this year.

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William Haggas has won this prestigious contest twice and he looks to have an ideal type this time around in GODWINSON, who may not be the most consistent but is very capable on his day. Runner-up in the Spring Cup at Newbury to begin last season before scoring at Goodwood in August, he remains unexposed for a five-year-old and is taken to go very close. A taking winner of a valuable handicap at York on his penultimate start, Thunder Run has the potential to win a race like this, while the same may be said of the well-bred Midnight Gun, who is the choice of James Doyle. Recent Irish Lincoln winner Orandi is expected to be thereabouts, along with last year's runner-up Lattam.

The Karl Burke stable plundered wins in the Ayr Gold Cup and Cambridgeshire last autumn and this increasingly powerful yard has a good chance of more big handicap success courtesy of THUNDER RUN and Native Warrior. The former travelled like one still on a good mark when faring best of those ridden close up in the Balmoral at Ascot and is preferred. Midnight Gun, an ownermate of Native Warrior, Whip Cracker and Toimy Son, whose yard won this in 2023, complete the shortlist.

Having been the only runner to threaten a Godolphin hotpot in a big-field handicap at Meydan last month, SEAN (nap) earns the vote.

15:40 Stratford (Class 5) 18f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (5/4 0%) Honneur D'ajonc	1.25 5/4(0%)	(3) Honneur D'ajonc 5/4, Arrives in good nick for his current yard, visored for the first time when second of 7 in claiming hurdle (11/4) at Catterick (15.7f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Second of 3 in selling hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, good, 2/1) 1 day ago. Has good chance on form. Narrowly beaten by the favourite in a seller on Friday and faces easier opposition here.
1 2nd (1) (5/1 +0%) Greatness Awaits	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Greatness Awaits 5/1, Bounced back to his best for current yard when making all at Ludlow (15.8f) last month and struck again at Hereford (16.2f) 9 days later. Not in same form over longer trip at Southwell since but could be a player here. Fader last time but in a Class 4 handicap and this is much a better opportunity.
2 3rd (2) (7/2 -56%) Matchless	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(2) Matchless 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler who took advantage of drop in grade when taking seller at Plumpton in November. Been rather in and out since but must enter calculations here. Four hurdle wins; he's not one for maximum faith but the same is true of his rivals.
4 4th (4) (80/1 +20%) Blackijo Dagrostis	80 80/1(+20%)	(4) Blackijo Dagrostis 80/1, Showed little in points and was a similar story on Rules debut in novice hurdle at Ludlow last week. 0-8 in points; 40-1 when pulled up in a small-field novice hurdle at Ludlow; lots to prove.
7 5th (7) (10/1 +60%) Razzo Italiano	10 10/1(+60%)	(7) Razzo Italiano 10/1, Back-to-back hurdles winner in September, including over C&D for this yard. Should be fit from a couple of recent runs on the Flat but has something to find on form here. All three wins have come in low-grade hurdle races but these terms aren't favourable.
5 6th (5) (18/1 -64%) Black Tonic	18 18/1(-64%)	(5) Black Tonic 18/1, Fair hurdler in Ireland back in 2023. Not seen for 19 months, however, and market may prove best guide to claims on return for new yard. Ability respected but has a bit on at these weights and has been a long-time absent.

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MATCHLESS was disappointing at Catterick on his latest start, but this appears to be a solid opportunity for him to make amends. The seven-year-old steps back up in trip, which is expected to see him in a different light. Greatness Awaits is the likely pace angle and a threat to all if able to dominate proceedings, while others to note include Black Tonic and It's A Good Name.

HONNEUR D'AJONC didn't do a lot wrong at Catterick on penultimate start and looks the safest option if turned ou again after Wetherby on Friday in a contest where few appeal. Matchless and Greatness Awaits may give him most to think bout.

Matchless and Honneur d'Ajonc are dangerous but GREATNESS AWAITS is perhaps the one most likely to give his running.

15:50 Kempton (Class 2) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (8/1 -45%) Glittering Surf	8 8/1(-45%)	(4) Glittering Surf 8/1, Made plenty of appeal on paper and looked a useful prospect when winning 7-runner maiden (11/8) at this C&D in December on debut, making all in good style. One to note with plenty more to offer. 11-8 favourite for C&D maiden (7 ran) in December and made virtually all, hugely on top.
2 2nd (2) (6/5 +70%) Bermuda Longtail	1.2 6/5(+70%)	(2) Bermuda Longtail 6/5, Upped in trip, confirmed the promise of her debut when winning 10-runner novice (7/4) at this course (7f) in October, making running and well on top finish. Respected with further progress to come after 5 months off. 2nd and 1st in novice events here (6f/7f); shapes as if 1m will help with further progress.
1 3rd (1) (9/1 +18%) American Gal	9 9/1(+18%)	(1) American Gal 9/1, Successful at this C&D on debut and had no problem defying a penalty when landing the odds (8/15) in 10-runner novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November. This is tougher but she could make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Knuckled down well to finish well on top in 2 AW novice events at about 1m, including here.
3 4th (3) (11/1 -340%) Ellaria Sand	11 11/1(-340%)	(3) Ellaria Sand 11/1, Winner at Newbury (6f) on second outing (when trained by Archie Watson) and back on the up when landing 10-runner listed race at the same course (7f, heavy, 14/1) by 1¼ lengths from Saqqara Sands in October. Leading contender. 7 runs, has best form in this thanks to Newbury Listed win (7f, heavy; 14-1) final start.
5 5th (5) (9/1 -64%) Qarlyga	9 9/1(-64%)	(5) Qarlyga 9/1, In need of the experience on debut and stepped forward from that run when winning 9-runner novice at Newcastle (7.1f, 5/6) in November, slowly away but quickening to lead over 1f out. Open to further improvement on return. Newcastle win (7f, Tapeta) on second start; similar form to most of these and potential.
6 6th (6) (10/3 +26%) Rhapsody	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(6) Rhapsody 10/3, Showed signs of greenness but looked potentially useful when making a winning start in 9-runner novice at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft, 14/1) in October, staying on well. Interesting contender on only her second outing. 14-1 for Yarmouth novice (1m, good to soft) in October but passed all of her eight rivals.

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Ellaria Sand was kept busy last season, which ended with Ollie Sangster's filly picking up black type with a Listed victory at Newbury. That said, she may prove vulnerable to some less-exposed individuals and GLITTERING SURF might be the answer. The daughter of Oasis Dream made a bright start over C&D in December, with a performance suggesting she is more than worth her place at this level. The unbeaten American Gal and Bermuda Longtail are others capable of being in the mix.

This could go the way of ELLARIA SAND, who sets the standard having been successful in a listed race at Newbury on her final start last year and holds an entry in the 1000 Guineas. She is taken to get the better of several potential improvers in the line-up, with course-winner Bermuda Longtail feared most, ahead of Glittering Surf.

It's a hard choice but preference is for GLITTERING SURF over fellow Kempton winners Bermuda Longtail and American Gal.

15:55 Uttoxeter (Class 3) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (6/4 +57%) King Arise	1.5 6/4(+57%)	(3) King Arise 6/4, Fair maiden hurdler who has improved over fences, scoring in good style at Wincanton in December and runner-up next 2 starts. Failed to continue his ascent at Leicester last time (jumped left throughout) but the return to a left-hand track and first-time cheekpieces are likely plus points. Below par at Leicester recently but progressive over fences previously; cheekpieces go on.
1 2nd (1) (13/8 -123%) Range	1.625 13/8(-123%)	(1) Range 13/8, Chepstow novice hurdle winner last season and also scored at the same course on second chase start in November. Jumping has rather let him down in 3 subsequent starts in this sphere but now in calmer waters with regard to the opposition and he's very much the one to beat. Jumping can be an issue but he ran well last time; can have big say granted a clear round.
2 3rd (2) (10/3 +17%) Georgi Girl	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(2) Georgi Girl 10/3, Proved better than ever when scoring readily in a handicap hurdle at Warwick in November. Followed that with a good effort in defeat at Cheltenham but she hasn't looked a natural switched to fences the last twice and she's probably worth taking on. Well beaten at Sandown in second chase but no surprise if she bounces back with bold show.
4 4th (4) (12/1 +14%) Coqolino	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Coqolino 12/1, Point/hurdles winner who was runner-up twice off this mark in handicap chases at Cartmel and Hexham last year. Another decent placed effort when third at Kelso in December but form has dipped badly the last twice and record now stands at 0-17 in this sphere. Runner-up last August/October but not in the same form this year and now 0-17 over fences.

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All of these have claims, but none more so than RANGE, who put in a promising display on his return to chasing at Exeter earlier in the month. He may have been last of three on that occasion, but the eight-year-old wasn't beaten far and should be competitive off 1lb lower here. King Arise failed to fire last time but is a player based on his previous efforts, while Georgi Girl is next best.

RANGE hasn't built on his decisive all-the-way Chepstow success in three subsequent starts in this sphere, largely owing to some sketchy jumping, but he has been keeping good company and this represents a golden opportunity for the 8-y-o to get back on track. The clear main danger is King Arise, who hasn't done a great deal wrong since switched to fences, whereas Georgi Girl hasn't looked a natural over the larger obstacles so far and Coqolino is 0-17 in this sphere.

Having enjoyed a good season prior to a bit of a blip at Leicester three weeks ago, KING ARISE is taken to bounce back with a win.

16:00 Curragh (Class 1) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (7/1 +18%) Big Gossey	7 7/1(+18%)	(4) Big Gossey 7/1, Seven-time course winner, the latest win here in November. 17/2, good third of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, soft) 13 days ago. Shortlist material. Course specialist has recorded seven of his nine wins here, could run into a place.
10 2nd (10) (3/1 +10%) Camille Pissarro	3 3/1(+10%)	(10) Camille Pissarro 3/1, Smart colt. 12/1, career best when winning Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp (7f, good to soft) in October by neck from Rashabar. Has a Group 1 penalty but it may not stop him. A few reverses before redeeming himself in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, strong contender.
11 3rd (11) (13/2 +13%) Officer	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(11) Officer 13/2, Won 15-runner C&D maiden on debut last August. Sure to improve but Camille Pissarro has to be considered the stable first string. Superb pedigree, winning favourite on debut over C&D last August, second string.
5 4th (5) (18/1 -13%) Hurricane Ivor	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Hurricane Ivor 18/1, Useful C&D winner. Won 15-runner handicap (20/1) at Naas (7f, heavy) on reappearance 6 days ago. Not the easiest to catch right and no good thing to be in the same form. Got a 15lb promotion for last Sunday's emphatic Naas handicap win, this looks demanding.
9 5th (9) (16/1 +36%) Princess Child	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) Princess Child 16/1, Useful filly who was placed 4 times at listed level last season. Off 139 days. Back down in trip. Tongue strap back on. Solid Listed form, reliable filly but needs a major career-best to feature in this company.
3 6th (3) (25/1 -108%) Power Under Me	25 25/1(-108%)	(3) Power Under Me 25/1, Smart gelding who bagged a 7.5f Tipperary listed last autumn. 3/1, 13¾ lengths seventh of 8 to Norwalk Havoc in listed race at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) final start. Off 160 days. Winner of seven of his 24 races, 1-9 record at this venue is a negative, others preferred.
8 7th (8) (33/1 -32%) Mexicali Rose	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Mexicali Rose 33/1, Useful mare. Creditable third to Power Under Me in 7.5f Tipperary listed last autumn but ended her year with a poor run at Ascot. Off 161 days. Won the 18-runner Galway Mile last July off 90, Listed-placed three times, aiming high now.
2 8th (2) (8/1 +27%) Lord Massusus	8 8/1(+27%)	(2) Lord Massusus 8/1, Smart course winner. Six wins from 22 Flat runs. Out of his depth in QE II at Ascot (8f, soft) when last seen in the autumn. This more realistic on return. Second to Poet Master in the Minstrel Stakes, capable of holding his own in this grade.
1 9th (1) (13/8 +35%) Poet Master	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(1) Poet Master 13/8, Smart performer who won Group 2 Minstrel over C&D last summer. Respectable 4 lengths fifth of 16 to Ramatuelle in Group 1 Foret at Longchamp (7f, soft) when last seen in October. Should go well on return. Group 2 C&D winner, not beaten far in a Group 1 on last start, likely to go close.

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CAMILLE PISSARRO was a smart juvenile last year and handled soft ground very well when landing the Group 1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere over this trip at Longchamp. Poet Master has gained all five career wins over 7f and was particularly impressive when easily beating Lord Massusus in the Minstrel Stakes over C&D last summer. Power Under Me relishes a soft surface and has been a great servant to connections over many years. He had Fleur De Chine and Mexicali Rose behind in second and third when successful at Tipperary last October.

CAMILLE PISSARRO made it 2-2 on going softer than good when shading a tight finish in a French Group 1 last autumn and is taken to defy a penalty on his return against older and more exposed opposition aside from his maiden-winning stablemate. Big Gossey added to his many good efforts at this venue when third in a handicap off 105 a couple of weekends ago and is second choice ahead of Karl Burke raider Poet Master, who landed the Group 2 Minstrel here last season.

This is not an easy first assignment for the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere winner CAMILLE PISSARRO but he has plenty in his favour

16:10 Doncaster (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (7/4 +100%) Bedouin Prince	1.75 7/4(+100%)	(1) Bedouin Prince 7/4, Ghaiyyath colt who showed plenty of ability as he all but justified his considerable strength in the betting first time out at Kempton (8f) back in November, headed well inside final 1f. The third that day has won since and he's open to progress. Heads up in trip with a first-time hood applied. Evens favourite when narrowly denied by a Ralph Beckett newcomer at Kempton.
11 2nd (11) (9/2 +47%) The Cursor	4.5 9/2(+47%)	(11) The Cursor 9/2, 400,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt who looked badly in need of the experience and never got involved when fifth of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (10f, soft) on debut in October. Clearly thought capable of better, it would be no surprise to see him prove a different proposition. Well held at Newmarket last October but went off at just 7-2 and the ground was soft.
6 4th (6) (28/1 -56%) Kuredu King	28 28/1(-56%)	(6) Kuredu King 28/1, 300,000 gns yearling, Churchill colt who had excuses here on debut back in October but finished well held the following month at Newcastle (8f). Upped further in trip and also gelded but he looks a stable lesser light. Insufficient promise last season to be of any great interest for now; has been gelded.
7 5th (7) (25/1 -108%) Padre Bay	25 25/1(-108%)	(7) Padre Bay 25/1, Teofilo gelding who looked badly in need of the experience when third of 4 in novice at Wolverhampton (12.2f) on debut recently, the front pair already clear by the time he began to get the hang of things. First-time cheekpieces go on and he should have more to offer for his top yard. Weak 5-2 chance when only third of four runners at Wolverhampton two weeks ago.
4 6th (4) (66/1 -65%) Chambers	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Chambers 66/1, Sent off a huge price but offered something to work on when fourth of 12 in novice at Bath (8f, soft) on debut in October. However, he went backwards from that effort back there (10.2f, heavy) 9 days later and hasn't been seen since. Two runs at Bath, showing promise; might be one for handicaps.
12 7th (12) (40/1 -150%) Too Darn Seanie	40 40/1(-150%)	(12) Too Darn Seanie 40/1, Too Darn Hot gelding who showed ability despite proving very green when fifth of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford (10f) 3 weeks ago, hanging badly left in straight. No shock to see first-time blinkers applied and he's capable of better. Only fifth at Chelmsford (1m2f) but showed ability and should improve; now blinkered.
8 8th (8) (14/1 -155%) Paratrooper	14 14/1(-155%)	(8) Paratrooper 14/1, Promise when runner-up in 5-runner novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut in February but failed to improve over 2f longer trip at Southwell later that month, still looking green under pressure. Handicaps after this may prove more his bag. Could pick up a maiden en route to handicaps and may have a fitness edge over some.
2 9th (2) (100/1 +33%) Believe In Success	100 100/1(+33%)	(2) Believe In Success 100/1, Make Believe gelding who looked badly in need of the experience when a well-beaten eighth of 12 in a back-end novice at Newbury last year. Has since left Michael Wigham and he'll be big outsider once again. 200-1 when beaten 25l over 1m on heavy ground at Newbury last October; has changed yards.
5 10th (5) (200/1 -33%) Jedhi Knight	200 200/1(-33%)	(5) Jedhi Knight 200/1, Little encouragement to glean from a couple of all-weather novices in recent weeks. Looks one for low-grade handicaps after this. Beaten in the region of 20l in his first two races and was behind Paratrooper in the first.

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Denied by the narrowest of margins on debut at Kempton in November, BEDOUIN PRINCE is likely to improve for going up in trip and can strike for the powerful Charlie Appleby stable. Another open to progress on the back of a promising third at Southwell earlier in the month, Bouquet De Paris must enter calculations for a yard which has hit form of late. A well-bred colt by Zarak and owned by Amo Racing, Square Necker looks the pick of the newcomers.

A host in with chances but the verdict goes to BEDOUIN PRINCE, who all but justified his considerable strength in the betting first time out at Kempton back in November and Charlie Appleby's colt is open to improvement immediately stepped up in trip. Debutant Square Necker ticks plenty of boxes on paper, so he heads up the dangers representing powerful connections, with Andrew Balding's pair Bouquet de Paris and The Cursor both fancied to improve on their initial efforts, too.

Godolphin's BEDOUIN PRINCE only narrowly failed to justify market confidence at Kempton and he's bred for this longer distance.

16:15 Stratford (Class 4) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
9 1st (9) (13/8 +51%) Siam Park	1.625 13/8(+51%)	(9) Siam Park 13/8, Free-going sort who confirmed promise of his chase debut second when opening his account in 8-runner Taunton handicap (2m) 19 days ago, that despite facing competition for the lead throughout. Appeals as the type to do better still and shortlisted up 5 lb. Taken well to fences and off the mark on second chase start, over 2m on good; can progress.
6 2nd (6) (9/2 +0%) Kayce Dutton	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(6) Kayce Dutton 9/2, Hurdles winner for Margaret Mullins who enhanced his run of placed efforts at Huntingdon when runner-up over extended 19f there 17 days ago. Fact he hasn't proved as effective away from that venue is a concern but he evidently arrives in good heart. Solid effort when trying to give weight to an improver over 2m4f latest; thereabouts.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -260%) Mortens Leam	12 12/1(-260%)	(3) Mortens Leam 12/1, Veteran course winner who capitalised on reduced mark to open his account for the season in handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f) in January, leading before last and winning readily. 5 lb higher makes things tougher but possibilities nevertheless. Looked in great form for 2m5f win in January; might just need this after a break.
2 4th (2) (4/1 +47%) Tactical Affair	4 4/1(+47%)	(2) Tactical Affair 4/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott last winter. Yet to scale same heights for present stable, albeit possibly in need of the run after 3 months off when fourth in 6-runner handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f) 11 days ago. Not one to write off. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Struggled in handicap chases of late but down 9lb in three runs; first-time cheekpieces.
8 5th (8) (10/1 +9%) Jaipaletemps	10 10/1(+9%)	(8) Jaipaletemps 10/1, Won 3 claiming chases in France. Yet to scale same heights for new yard but shaped as if this step back up in trip would help when fifth behind re-opposing Siam Park in handicap chase at Taunton (2m) 19 days ago. Handicapper has eased his grip further. Three chase wins in France; low key in Britain so far but one to keep an eye on.
7 6th (7) (10/1 +0%) Inspiratrice	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Inspiratrice 10/1, Hurdles winner who showed fair form without success over fences last winter (best efforts on soft/heavy) and she appeared unsuited by the nature of the test after a year off when last of 4 in mares' handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f) 6 weeks ago. Comes into it on the pick of her chase form and should come on for recent return to action.
1 7th (1) (12/1 +0%) Intrepide Sud	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Intrepide Sud 12/1, Fair bumper winner who reached a similar level over hurdles, making a winning return in a Uttoxeter maiden (15.8f) in October. However, pulled up next 2 starts and low-key effort starting out over fences here (17f) 19 days ago. Has something to prove now upped in trip. Made all in 2m maiden hurdle in October; mildly promising chase debut; can improve.
5 \|F\| (5) (40/1 -122%) Red Circle	40 40/1(-122%)	(5) Red Circle 40/1, Fair jumper in France (chase winner over 19f in 2022) who showed nothing sole Flat start for Scott Dixon 13 months ago. Returns to this discipline starting out for new yard and it will be interesting what the market makes of him. Chase promise in France; lengthy layoffs either side of tailed-off run on AW last February.
4 \|PU\| (4) (25/1 -56%) Russian Ruler	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Russian Ruler 25/1, Ended last term out of sorts for Nicky Henderson and no upturn for a yard switch this season, readily put in his place by front pair when third of 4 in handicap chase at Leicester (22.7f) in January. Has it to prove. Cheekpieces replace the hood worn on last 2 starts. Purple patch over hurdles in spring 2023 but out of sorts over fences and hurdles since.

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SIAM PARK has already made up into a better chaser by getting off the mark at Taunton earlier in the month. A 5lb rise is unlikely to stop Joe Tizzard's charge from progressing again, with a rise in trip potentially helping him take another step in the right direction. Inspiratrice is fairly handicapped on her best form and has to enter calculations along with Kayce Dutton, who finished second at Huntingdon last time.

SIAM PARK confirmed the promise of his chase debut effort when opening his account over shorter at Taunton (2m) 19 days ago and, appealing as the type to do better still, he looks to hold sound claims again returned to this longer trip. Veteran Mortens Leam and Tactical Affair are others to consider, with Kayce Dutton another contender if proving as effective away from Huntingdon.

There's more to come from Intrepide Sud now the ground is drying out but SIAM PARK (nap) can cope with a 5lb rise for Taunton.

16:25 Kempton (Class 2) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (5/2 +44%) Glittering Legend	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(1) Glittering Legend 5/2, Gelded after debut and much improved when winning 10-runner maiden at Goodwood in September. Likely unsuited by the demands of Epsom next time but found more improvement on final outing of last season when winning a 1m Class 3 nursery at Doncaster. Could well be more to come on his return. Steadily progressive as 2yo, winning nursery on final start; open to further improvement.
4 2nd (4) (9/4 +44%) Hawksbill	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(4) Hawksbill 9/4, Got off the mark in 1m Haydock novice in August. Advanced his form when 3¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Luther in a Listed race at the same venue (8.2f, good) the following month before being put in his place in a Grade 2 at Newmarket (1m) 182 days ago. Respected back in calmer waters. 1m winner as 2yo; good fourth in Listed race next time; may still have untapped potential.
3 3rd (3) (6/4 +100%) Cavallo Bay	1.5 6/4(+100%)	(3) Cavallo Bay 6/4, Landed a pair of novice races over 7f before improving when stepped up in trip and class, ran with plenty of credit to hit the frame in a pair of Graded races in the States, last seen finishing third of 14 in a valuable Stakes race at Del Mar (1m). Gelded for return and looks the one to beat. Useful and consistent last term; the pick on form and probably the one to beat.
5 4th (5) (10/1 -67%) Local Lad	10 10/1(-67%)	(5) Local Lad 10/1, Made a very encouraging start to his career when pitched into a Curragh Group 3 on debut, beaten just over a length to finish fourth of 7 . Unlucky to not get off the mark on final run of last season, having been denied a clear run when runner-up in a 1m Naas maiden. Not ruled out back up in class. Plenty of promise in three 2yo outings; rare British raider for in-form Irish stable.
2 5th (2) (66/1 -65%) Obsidian Dream	66 66/1(-65%)	(2) Obsidian Dream 66/1, Found some more improvement when getting off the mark at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in early September and despite a below-par effort next time, excelled himself when fourth of 14 in the valuable EBF final at York (7f, soft). Remains to be seen if he can back that up now tried over a mile. Bath scorer last term; faces stiff task on the ratings and would be a surprise winner.

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CAVALLO BAY spent the latter part of 2024 in the US producing a string of consistent displays and the son of Pinatubo may prove a tough nut to crack if replicating any of those Graded performances. Soft ground probably didn't help Hawksbill in the Royal Lodge and Hugo Palmer's colt could easily get back on track on his all-weather debut. Glittering Legend showed a good attitude to score at Doncaster in October and is open to taking another step forward.

In a race of promising types, CAVALLO BAY may just have the class edge having been far from disgraced when hitting the frame in 3 valuable races in the States at the back end of last season. He can make a winning return following a gelding operation, ahead of Glittering Legend who improved throughout his 2-y-o season and may resume that progress, while Hawksbill is respected dropping back down in grade.

Several bring potential but CAVALLO BAY has the best form and looks the one to beat.

16:30 Uttoxeter (Class 4) 24 - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
10 1st (10) (15/8 +58%) Konfusion	1.875 15/8(+58%)	(10) Konfusion 15/8, Got off the mark at Wetherby in February and backed it up with a solid third of 11 in handicap chase (evens) at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago, despite making some mistakes. Firmly in the picture. Novice who has been showing progressive form and could improve further now up in trip.
11 2nd (11) (11/2 +31%) Militaire	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(11) Militaire 11/2, Still a maiden but he comes here in decent nick, third of 7 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, good) 13 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Went close over 2m4f on second chase start but faded over 3m subsequently.
8 3rd (8) (18/1 +0%) Fern Hill	18 18/1(+0%)	(8) Fern Hill 18/1, Course winner who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (27.6f, good) 25 days ago. Still needs a couple of these to falter. Not easy to win with but some positive runs of late and has an each-way shout.
7 4th (7) (20/1 -67%) Good Work	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) Good Work 20/1, Unreliable type who was pulled up in handicap chase at Exeter (30.7f, heavy) 36 days ago. Can give a good account if back on his A-game though. Off mark at 27th attempt here in January; pulled up since but over 3m6f on heavy ground.
5 5th (5) (12/1 -50%) Carrigmoorna Rowan	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Carrigmoorna Rowan 12/1, Irish point winner who struck over hurdles at Market Rasen last April. Not really built on that since however but he's no forlorn hope now he goes chasing. Failed to progress over hurdles but this point winner could improve now sent chasing.
1 \|PU\| (1) (4/1 +0%) Broughshane	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Broughshane 4/1, A dual hurdles scorer who made a promising start over fences when third of 6 in handicap chase (7/4) at Fontwell (19.5f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Can build on it now back up in trip. Likely player. Creditable third on chasing debut and the step back up in trip could work in his favour.
6 \|PU\| (6) (13/2 +19%) Montregard	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(6) Montregard 13/2, Resumed winning ways at Market Rasen in November but pulled up in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 45 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Pulled up at Wetherby last time but looked promising previously and he remains unexposed.
4 \|PU\| (4) (16/1 -129%) Everything'sontick	16 16/1(-129%)	(4) Everything'sontick 16/1, Off 10 months before unseated rider 13th in handicap chase at Lingfield (28.8f, soft) 57 days ago. A dual winner last term so he still needs considering. Two wins last season but just one outing this term, when unseating mid-race in January.
12 \|PU\| (12) (16/1 +11%) Nine Nine Nine	16 16/1(+11%)	(12) Nine Nine Nine 16/1, It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2024 but he recorded a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, good to soft) 22 days ago. One for the shortlist. In good form at favourite course Leicester but this slightly longer trip may be a negative.
3 \|PU\| (3) (18/1 -29%) Almazhar Garde	18 18/1(-29%)	(3) Almazhar Garde 18/1, Found his good run of form coming to an end when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, soft) 34 days ago. Sort to bounce back though. In good form in the autumn; lesser run last month but after a break and he's not ruled out.
2 \|PU\| (2) (40/1 -186%) Poppa Poutine	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Poppa Poutine 40/1, Scored at Wincanton in December but pulled up in handicap chase at Bangor (29.6f, heavy) 50 days ago. Has something to find on form. Won at Wincanton in December but soundly beaten then pulled up the next twice.

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In an open event marginal preference is for BROUGHSHANE, who showed promise when third on his chasing debut at Fontwell a few weeks ago. This step up in trip should suit the son of Mahler and he remains on a workable mark. Almazhar Garde disappointed on soft ground last time but could bounce back with conditions likely to be more suitable here, while Konfusion and Militaire complete the shortlist.

BROUGHSHANE shaped well on his debut in this sphere when third at Fontwell and with progress very much on the cards he looks the way to go. Konfusion is weighted to have a big say and rates the chief danger, while in-form duo Militaire and Nine Nine Nine need factoring in too.

The step up in trip looks the right move for the unexposed 7yo KONFUSION (nap) and he can add to last month's win at Wetherby.

16:35 Curragh 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
6 1st (6) (6/1 -20%) J M's Joy	6 6/1(-20%)	(6) J M's Joy 6/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. First run since leaving Patrick Martin when very good second of 14 in maiden (11/2) at Dundalk (8f) 29 days ago, clear of rest. Up in trip. Each-way shout. Placed three times for Pat Martin, similar form at Dundalk on first start for this yard.
1 2nd (1) (12/1 +14%) Adrienne	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Adrienne 12/1, Fair filly. Creditable second of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f, 22/1) 59 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Place possibilities. Has shown a fair standard of form at Dundalk, more needed now in first-time blinkers.
8 5th (8) (6/1 +20%) Red Scarlet	6 6/1(+20%)	(8) Red Scarlet 6/1, Lightly-raced filly. Bit below form sixth of 16 in minor event (11/1) at Naas (7f, good to soft), not clear run. Off 167 days. Significantly up in trip. Twice placed in maidens, met trouble in running in a sales race, possible future winner.
12 6th (12) (25/1 -25%) Thakheera	25 25/1(-25%)	(12) Thakheera 25/1, Once-raced filly. 50/1, seventh of 20 in maiden at this course (7f, soft) on debut 13 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip and open to progress. Capable of improvement form 7f debut but but unlikely to be good enough to win here.
3 7th (3) (5/1 +23%) Dawn Spirit	5 5/1(+23%)	(3) Dawn Spirit 5/1, Once-raced filly. Seventh of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, soft, 12/1) on debut, not clear run. Off 161 days. Up in trip and improvement should be forthcoming. Made little impact over 1m on debut, pedigree suggests she may do better over this trip.
10 8th (10) (17/2 -143%) Restful	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(10) Restful 17/2, Promising individual. 14/1, third of 8 in maiden at Thurles (8.2f, good). Off 170 days. Up in trip and blinkers on 1st time. Major player with improvement on the way. Ran well on second of two outings at 1m at two, blinkered first time, should stay this far.
9 10th (9) (22/1 -83%) Reponse Finale	22 22/1(-83%)	(9) Reponse Finale 22/1, Thrice-raced filly. 13/2, tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f). Off 169 days. Significantly up in trip. Went close over 7f at Down Royal in September, not as effective at Dundalk in October.
2 11th (2) (15/2 +63%) Al What	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(2) Al What 15/2, Once-raced filly. 20/1, ninth of 20 in maiden at this course (7f, soft) on debut 13 days ago, having to pick way through. Significantly up in trip. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Fair debut over 7f, Colin Keane takes over, improvement on the cards over this trip..
7 12th (7) (14/1 -40%) Mother Mara	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Mother Mara 14/1, Thrice-raced filly. 6/4, second of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 99 days. Significantly up in trip ahead of this debut for new yard and will need to raise her game a touch. Best of three runs for Ralph Beckett was on AW, needs to raise her game on Irish debut.
14 13th (14) (150/1 -127%) Vervain	150 150/1(-127%)	(14) Vervain 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Sixth of 15 in maiden (40/1) at Cork (8f, good to soft). Off 179 days and now steps up in trip. Two respectable displays at two, will be of more interest in handicaps.

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J M'S JOY was placed a number of times including on soft ground for Pat Martin last year and should be suited by this extra 2f after staying on into second behind Athlumney Warrior over a mile at Dundalk last month. Red Scarlet also showed promise as a juvenile including when unlucky in running on her final start in a valuable event at Naas, while Dawn Spirit should step forward from her debut at Leopardstown last autumn. Restful and Adrienne boast placed form in maidens and both are now blinkered for the first time, while Mother Mara and Response Finale are others to consider in an open-looking maiden.

One of the newcomers wouldn't need to be out of the ordinary to take this and SOUND OF LIGHTNING is the most likely candidate. She is from a good family and the hint should be taken if there is confidence behind her in the betting. Restful showed promise in a couple of 1m maidens during the autumn and she looks the pick of those with experience, while J M's Joy is best of the rest.

With the standard set by fillies with official ratings in the mid-70s, it could be worth taking a chance with SOUND OF LIGHTNING

16:45 Doncaster (Class 5) 10f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (22/1 +12%) Destinado	22 22/1(+12%)	(6) Destinado 22/1, C&D winner but he came in last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 17 days ago. Visor back on but he has plenty to prove at present. Eight wins last year included one over C&D; considered now below latest winning turf mark.
17 2nd (17) (10/3 +67%) Life On The Rocks	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(17) Life On The Rocks 10/3, A four-time 1m2f winner last year who comes here in good nick, second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10f) 4 days ago. Holds solid claims off the same mark. Winless on AW over the winter; now 12lb lower than when successful on latest turf run.
12 3rd (12) (11/1 +8%) Freddy Robinson	11 11/1(+8%)	(12) Freddy Robinson 11/1, A fair and reliable 10f scorer on the Flat in 2024. Below par over hurdles of late but he still needs considering reverted to this sphere with cheekpieces refitted. Broke Flat duck over 1m2f (good to soft) last June; fit from hurdling; weights chance.
3 4th (3) (16/1 +60%) Annexation	16 16/1(+60%)	(3) Annexation 16/1, Ex-Irish 9.5f winner who comes here in decent nick for his current yard, fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 15 days ago. One for the shortlist off an easing mark. Latest win over 1m1f at Gowran last spring; hasn't been cracking it on AW for new yard.
11 5th (11) (7/2 +42%) Marioento	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(11) Marioento 7/2, Low-mileage son of Farhh who advanced his form when gaining a breakthrough win in 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 40 days ago. Can do better still, especially over this longer trip, so he's a big player on his turf debut. Lacks turf experience but improved to win latest AW start (extended 1m1f); should progress.
9 6th (9) (40/1 -300%) Whatacracker	40 40/1(-300%)	(9) Whatacracker 40/1, A fair 11f winner in 2023 but lightly raced and largely well below par since. He's hard to make a case for despite a falling mark. Lightly raced since wide-margin 1m3f win in 2023; beaten fair way out on AW comeback.
14 7th (14) (28/1 -12%) Kalikapour	28 28/1(-12%)	(14) Kalikapour 28/1, Ended 2024 with 1m4f Southwell victory for Roger Fell but he beat just two for his new yard in 14f handicap there 18 days ago. Has something to prove. Both wins on AW, 0-9 on turf; didn't stay 1m6f for new yard latest; up against it here too.
16 8th (16) (33/1 -136%) Muhib	33 33/1(-136%)	(16) Muhib 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden who didn't enjoy the best of runs over 2f out when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10f) 23 days ago. Can make his presence felt eased 1 lb. Two fair 1m2f runs in AW handicaps for this yard; may yet improve back on turf.
1 9th (1) (11/1 -100%) Bulldog Spirit	11 11/1(-100%)	(1) Bulldog Spirit 11/1, Ended time with Rebecca Menzies on a low note but made a winning start for new yard in 11f Southwell handicap 10 days ago. Up 3 lb but he's not taken lightly despite the drop back in trip. Winner of his only course start; back to form with 1m3f AW win on yard debut last week.
4 \|U\| (4) (25/1 -25%) Monteria	25 25/1(-25%)	(4) Monteria 25/1, Ended 2024 in good nick without winning and he should strip fitter for his hurdling debut tenth at Taunton 19 days ago. Can give a good account. Good mark on past 1m2f form; not his old self in 2024; well held on recent hurdle debut.
10 10th (10) (40/1 -186%) Rock Armour	40 40/1(-186%)	(10) Rock Armour 40/1, Got off the mark at Newcastle in February and didn't enjoy the clearest of passages when fifth of 7 there (10.2f) 23 days ago. Not ruled out in a change of headgear here. Matched best form when 1m2f winner at Newcastle in February; more to prove back on turf.
18 11th (18) (33/1 -230%) Quick Away	33 33/1(-230%)	(18) Quick Away 33/1, Reliable sort and she gained a second win of 2025 in 8.5f classified event at Wolverhampton 12 days ago. Likely to be in the mix back in handicap company. Two AW wins this year at about 1m but stamina for this greater test is suspect.
8 12th (8) (11/1 +8%) Book Of Life	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Book Of Life 11/1, Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton in February and backed it up with a solid fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 29 days ago. Not discounted off an unchanged mark. Both wins on AW; 0-12 on turf but this first attempt at 1m2f on grass might work for him.
5 13th (5) (6/1 +25%) Bashful	6 6/1(+25%)	(5) Bashful 6/1, A fair 10f Flat winner who has enjoyed a fine recent spell over hurdles, scoring twice. Must enter calculations back in this sphere. Four Flat wins in 2023; subsequent wins hurdling, latest two in February; favourable mark.
7 14th (7) (12/1 -9%) Aim For The Moon	12 12/1(-9%)	(7) Aim For The Moon 12/1, Resumed from 9 weeks off with a good second of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 45 days ago. Very much one to consider nudged up 1 lb. Won on first 1m2f attempt; has not gone on from that and slow starts can be an issue.
13 15th (13) (50/1 +0%) Bizarre Law	50 50/1(+0%)	(13) Bizarre Law 50/1, It's now 19 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 25 days ago. Others are much preferred. Long spell of modest results for two yards; of more interest when the ground dries out.
2 16th (2) (66/1 -136%) Arctic Fox	66 66/1(-136%)	(2) Arctic Fox 66/1, Dual winner at Haydock in 2022 who was in good form when last seen out last summer. Needs to hit the ground running after 8 months off. Mixed results since two Haydock wins in summer 2022; up against it on first run since July.
15 17th (15) (10/1 -82%) Waistcoat	10 10/1(-82%)	(15) Waistcoat 10/1, A fair 1m maiden for Richard Hannon in the first half of 2024. Gelded/off 6 months but he failed to justify support for new stable when sixth of 8 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap last month. Remains the type to do better back up in trip though. Maiden; minor handicap form for both yards and stamina is far from assured over new trip.
19 18th (19) (40/1 -43%) Stoic Syd	40 40/1(-43%)	(19) Stoic Syd 40/1, 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 2 days ago. Has work to do from out of the handicap. Two AW wins at 1m in 2024 but a weak finisher beyond that sort of trip and 5lb wrong today.

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FREDDY ROBINSON was a consistent performer on the level during 2024 and arrives here with fitness guaranteed after a spell over hurdles. His rider's 7lb allowance will certainly help in what appears to be a competitive event for the grade. Bashful's recent hurdles form gives him strong credentials, while others for the shortlist include Muhib, Rock Armour and Life On The Rocks.

Lots with chances but the vote goes to MARIOENTO who took his form up a notch when getting off the mark at Wolverhampton last month and looks open to further progress now he steps up further in trip. Life On The Rocks is weighted to go well and could emerge as the chief threat to George Boughey's lightly-raced son of Farhh, with Waistcoat, Bulldog Spirit, Aim For The Moon and Bashful all in the picture too in this very open handicap.

The AW doesn't work for LIFE ON THE ROCKS but his turf mark has fallen in tandem with his AW one and he's interesting back on grass.

16:50 Stratford (Class 5) 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (7/2 +56%) Tropical Speed	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(6) Tropical Speed 7/2, Made the frame on final 3 outings for Eoin Doyle last summer, but hasn't offered much in 2 starts on soft ground for current trainer this year. However, he could yet do better for his new yard faced with less testing conditions. Quiet in two runs for this yard but returning to drier ground could make a big difference.
7 2nd (7) (9/2 +82%) Dublin To Milan	4.5 9/2(+82%)	(7) Dublin To Milan 9/2, Fourth on all 3 starts in points but little impact in novice hurdles and failed to improve sent handicapping when eleventh of 16 at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 65 days ago. Has work to do upped further in trip. Still relatively early days but significant improvement is required.
13 3rd (13) (12/1 +85%) Caballo Diablo	12 12/1(+85%)	(13) Caballo Diablo 12/1, Winning pointer but down the field in both hunter chases and he hasn't shown any more switched to hurdling last 2 starts, seventh of 11 in handicap at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 63 days ago. Best watched from out of the handicap. Has achieved little under rules and not ideal that he's 4lb wrong at the weights.
2 4th (2) (14/1 -115%) Kaproyale	14 14/1(-115%)	(2) Kaproyale 14/1, Gained a third hunter chase success when scoring at this course (17f) last May and, after 7 months off, shaped better than result on stable debut when sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (19.3f) on Boxing Day, stumbling 3 out. Has 12 lb lower mark back hurdling. Quiet stable debut but will at least enjoy these conditions and he does have track form.
8 5th (8) (13/2 -30%) My Louise	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(8) My Louise 13/2, Successful on the first 2 of 3 starts in bumpers but below that level over hurdles so far, seventh of 11 in maiden at Ascot (21.6f, good to soft) on latest outing in December. Handicaps could see her in a better light, though, given her bumper form. Dual bumper winner who goes handicapping at a low level and needs checking in the betting.
11 6th (11) (25/1 -79%) Ray's The One	25 25/1(-79%)	(11) Ray's The One 25/1, On a long losing run but returned to form back off his proper mark when third at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) last month. Failed to repeat that effort at the same C&D 10 days ago, but he lurks on a dangerous mark if he's on a going day. No hurdle win since 2022 and struggles to follow one good run with another.
12 7th (12) (7/2 -5%) Nowyouvebinandunit	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(12) Nowyouvebinandunit 7/2, Placed twice in handicaps for Simon Earle in summer 2023. Brought down early making stable debut last month, but produced her best effort yet when runner-up in 13-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 19 days ago. Respected. 11-race maiden but chased home the favourite over C&D 19 days ago.
5 8th (5) (25/1 +24%) Boskill Borden	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Boskill Borden 25/1, Just the one win from 11 starts over hurdles in Ireland and below form on his final 2 starts there. After 6 months off, fared no better in first-time cheekpieces when down the field at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) on stable debut and others more persuasive at present. Well beaten on UK debut but at 2m and he did place over 2m6f in Ireland.
3 9th (3) (9/2 -29%) Maggies Boy	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(3) Maggies Boy 9/2, Back up in trip for handicap debut, left previous efforts behind when second of 5 at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago, rallying after the last. Cheekpieces applied and he could be ready to get off the mark over this longer distance. Runner-up on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) and he's bred for this longer trip.
14 10th (14) (80/1 +0%) Top Drawer	80 80/1(+0%)	(14) Top Drawer 80/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs, finishing well held when ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft, 11/1) when last seen in July 2023. Is 8 lb wrong at the weights as he returns from 20 months off. Longstanding maiden who has been off for a long time and he's 8lb out of the weights.
10 11th (10) (40/1 +0%) Tip Top Tonto	40 40/1(+0%)	(10) Tip Top Tonto 40/1, Sole success came in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f) in April last year. However, his form has gone the wrong way for new yards this season, well held both starts for his current trainer. Looks to be up against it. Has won off 4lb higher but nothing positive to take out of his last four races.
1 \|PU\| (1) (50/1 +24%) Calagogo	50 50/1(+24%)	(1) Calagogo 50/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler at best, leaving Gordon Elliott/off 23 months prior to 2024/25. Made the frame at this C&D on third start for current yard in July, but has run poorly last 2 outings and others preferred after 6 months off. Form for Gordon Elliott is a fading memory; an okay run three starts ago but poor since.

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MAGGIES BOY produced his best effort to date when runner-up on his handicap debut at Sedgefield and the application of first-time cheekpieces is likely to help sharpen him up in his bid to go one better. Nowyouvebinandunit went close over C&D earlier in the month and a repeat of that display is likely to see her get competitive again, despite a 3lb higher mark. Others for the shortlist include My Louise and Arctic Saint.

MAGGIES BOY has been going the right way over hurdles, showing much improved form when second on handicap debut at Sedgefield last time, and with this longer trip promising to suit he is taken to go one better with cheekpieces added. Nowyouvebinandunit took a step forward when runner-up here 19 days ago and is feared most, ahead of Arctic Saint.

Maggies Boy is feared but if TROPICAL SPEED is to win a race it will be at this lowly level under these conditions.

17:00 Kempton (Class 3) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
11 1st (11) (9/1 +18%) Habooba	9 9/1(+18%)	(11) Habooba 9/1, C&D winner. 6/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 21 days ago, doing too much too soon. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Progressive last year and conditions suit; had an excuse on her return; not fully exposed.
4 2nd (4) (7/4 +75%) Aramram	1.75 7/4(+75%)	(4) Aramram 7/4, Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Seventh of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Newbury (6f, heavy). Off 155 days. Makes polytrack debut. Not taken lightly. On the up last autumn before a poor run on heavy; has the potential for better this year.
7 3rd (7) (25/1 -213%) Change Sings	25 25/1(-213%)	(7) Change Sings 25/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year. Last of 8 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 10/3). Off 9 months. Not out of things. Flawless record at the track but absent for 293 days and he'll need a career best to win.
10 4th (10) (16/1 +0%) Monsieur Beaulieu	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Monsieur Beaulieu 16/1, Resumed winning ways at Lingfield (6f) in January and made the frame all 4 starts since, latest when good third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 21 days ago, running on. Likely to be in the mix again. Two Lingfield wins at a lower level this winter; in good form but no margin for error.
12 5th (12) (9/1 -29%) Harry Did	9 9/1(-29%)	(12) Harry Did 9/1, Back to best when winning 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f, 2/1) 25 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and another bold bid looks on the cards. Made all to win at Newcastle (6f; form franked) this month; good mark but up two grades.
3 6th (3) (13/2 -8%) Cajetan	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(3) Cajetan 13/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 7 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in December. 10/3, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 45 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Warrants respect. C&D winner; not at best since emphatic Newcastle win in December but had an excuse latest.
2 7th (2) (14/1 -75%) Amazonian Dream	14 14/1(-75%)	(2) Amazonian Dream 14/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 7/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 58 days ago. Respected. C&D win in December off 1lb lower; solid 3rd when last seen; Oisin Murphy knows him well.
6 8th (6) (11/2 -22%) Rohaan	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(6) Rohaan 11/2, Course winner who returned to recent best form when good second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 15 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and is one for shortlist. Retains ability and finished 2nd on latest run; he'll need a good pace around here though.
5 9th (5) (28/1 -133%) Al Barez	28 28/1(-133%)	(5) Al Barez 28/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (12/1), slowly away. Off 6 months. Work to do. C&D winner who goes well fresh and is on a winning mark; stall 12 the main concern.
9 10th (9) (11/1 +31%) Tiger Crusade	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) Tiger Crusade 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 18/1) 15 days ago, left poorly placed. Claims on best form. Retains ability but might find some of his younger rivals having his measure this time.
8 11th (8) (40/1 -150%) Ararat	40 40/1(-150%)	(8) Ararat 40/1, Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 15/2). Off 163 days. First run for yard after leaving David Simcock. Others more appealing. Three 7f wins for D Simcock; sold 35,000gns last October; tricky draw for prominent racer.
1 12th (1) (14/1 +0%) Walbank	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Walbank 14/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Sakhir (5f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Booking of Buick a plus. Others look better treated. Only ran to form in one of four runs in Bahrain this winter; reduced mark back in Britain.

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An open event in which many will fancy their chances, and only a tentative vote can go to ROHAAN. It's been a while since his last success but that came off 15lb higher on the grass and, if backing up his latest effort when second at Southwell, he ought to go very close. Harry Did was a game winner from the front at Newcastle and there could be more to come from the low-mileage four-year-old. Others to note include Amazonian Dream and Monsieur Beaulieu.

Preference is for HARRY DID, who got back on the scoreboard at Newcastle last month and hasn't been harshly treated by the handicapper for that success. Rohaan and Monsieur Beaulieu can also make their presence felt.

Aramram is a key player on his reappearance but HABOOBA had excuses on her return and can resume her progress from a handy draw.

17:05 Uttoxeter (Class 4) 23f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (14/1 +30%) Mahland	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Mahland 14/1, Progressive over hurdles when stepped up to around 3m, needing no more than hands-and-heels riding when opening his account at Ffos Las last April. Tailed off on both outings this term so he's hard to warm to despite a falling mark (had had a wind op since last seen). Well beaten both starts this term and needs to have been revived by recent wind surgery.
6 2nd (6) (22/1 -57%) Kaituna River	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Kaituna River 22/1, Point winner and fair winning hurdler who matched that level on chase debut when runner-up in handicap at Southwell in December. Not in the same form on both subsequent starts so needs to get back on track reverted to hurdles. Cheekpieces applied. Has gone backwards since good second over fences at Southwell; cheekpieces fitted.
10 3rd (10) (15/2 +12%) Copshill Lad	7.5 15/2(+12%)	(10) Copshill Lad 15/2, Justified support after 9 months off when scoring on yard debut at Stratford in October. Fifth on all 3 outings since but his latest effort at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) 6 weeks ago was below par. Bounce back called for but that's possible. Hasn't built on Stratford win, fading when fifth at Wincanton last time; needs more.
13 4th (13) (8/1 +43%) It's Maisy	8 8/1(+43%)	(13) It's Maisy 8/1, Won 3 handicap hurdles (at up to 25.3f) last season and good third at Haydock on second start this term. Has shown little switched to fences the last twice however, so no surprise to see her back over the smaller obstacles. Yard also saddles Paddy O'Mahler. As good as ever when third in December and excuses since; best efforts on soft ground.
12 5th (12) (13/2 -8%) Paddy O'mahler	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(12) Paddy O'mahler 13/2, Posted an improved effort when striking at Wetherby in January. By no means disgraced when fourth of 12 off this 7 lb higher mark at Kelso (22.7f, soft) last time and he's a live each-way candidate. Yard also saddles It's Maisy. Comes here after a win and a creditable fourth but drying ground might be a concern.
5 6th (5) (8/1 -60%) Double Click	8 8/1(-60%)	(5) Double Click 8/1, Notched second success at Ffos Las when landing a 2½m heavy-ground handicap in January. Ran at least as well in defeat when a clear second in a stronger race over the same C&D next time and should be in the mix, provided his stamina holds out now upped in trip. Arrives in good form in the mud; today's forecast faster ground a possible concern.
2 7th (2) (4/1 +11%) Party Business	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Party Business 4/1, Ran creditably at Galway in August but it's possible that he's not the force of old now, pulled up at Sandown (hurdles) and at this track over winter. Took a step back in the right direction faced with too sharp a test back hurdling here recently and is well treated if he can build on that. Fifth last time was step back in right direction; longer trip a plus; high on the list.
8 8th (8) (50/1 -52%) Juan Bermudez	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Juan Bermudez 50/1, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat and landed a brace of 18.7f novice events for Dan Skelton at Stratford last June. However, no impact in handicaps since, including on yard debut back from 6 months (had undergone a wind on in the interim) at Doncaster earlier this month. Seems out of sorts and best watched unless there's a market move in his favour.
4 9th (4) (10/1 -25%) Getaway Drumlee	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Getaway Drumlee 10/1, Has made a good start over fences, travelling strongly but collared late on when second of 7 in handicap chase at Fontwell in December. Given 9 weeks off to recover from a gruelling race but proved a major let-down at Wetherby earlier this month and now reverts to hurdles. Poor over fences last time but could have untapped potential over this longer trip.
7 10th (7) (14/1 -87%) Clondaw Royale	14 14/1(-87%)	(7) Clondaw Royale 14/1, Resumed winning ways at Haydock in December and has backed that up with creditable efforts on both subsequent starts. Can make his presence felt again off the same mark. Holding form well, third at Catterick last month, and in the mix again.
3 11th (3) (17/2 +39%) Bertie B	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(3) Bertie B 17/2, Straightforward sort ran a career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) in December. Possibly unsuited by firmer conditions at Ascot (23.5f, good) 6 weeks ago and that tempers enthusiasm somewhat again. Seventh and pulled up last two starts; bit to prove all of a sudden.
11 \|PU\| (11) (20/1 -43%) Risk D'argent	20 20/1(-43%)	(11) Risk D'argent 20/1, Sixteen runs since his last win in 2021 (at this track) but followed a good run with a below-par one when mid-field at Warwick (16f, heavy) just over 5 weeks ago. Hiked up in distance and fairly handicapped if getting the trip and on a going day. Yet to win a handicap and disappointing from a career-low mark last time.

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DOUBLE CLICK may need to prove himself on good ground, but he has been in excellent form of late with a win and a second at Ffos Las. Stepping up in trip may bring out further improvement and he gets the vote ahead of Clondaw Royale, who has performed with credit since scoring at Haydock in December. Copshill Lad and Paddy O'Mahler are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

Cases can be made for several, but the suggestion is DOUBLE CLICK, who arrives on the back of a career-best effort after pulling clear with an unexposed winner at Ffos Las just over 7 weeks ago. He can regain the winning thread at the expense of Clondaw Royale, who has remained in from since his Haydock success back in December. Party Business, Risk d'Argent and Paddy O'Mahler are just a handful of others to consider, too.

Ian Williams' PARTY BUSINESS can build on an encouraging run over an inadequate trip last time.

17:10 Curragh 8f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
4 1st (4) (3/1 +33%) Indigo Five	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Indigo Five 3/1, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 27 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 12/1) 13 days ago, never nearer. Place possibilities. Big efforts in defeat over C&D lately, including fourth of 27 on latest; shortlisted.
6 2nd (6) (9/1 -13%) Akecheta	9 9/1(-13%)	(6) Akecheta 9/1, 13/2, good fourth of 17 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft), never nearer. Off 146 days. Could have a say if fully tuned-up. Unlucky fourth over C&D in November; stays further and should be hitting the line well.
11 3rd (11) (11/4 +54%) Fort Vega	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(11) Fort Vega 11/4, Bit below form sixth of 27 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 16/1) 13 days ago. Booking of Keane a plus and he's one to be interested in. Eyecatcher in Irish Lincoln, disputing the lead just outside the 1f pole, finishing 6th.
9 4th (9) (10/1 -67%) Apercu	10 10/1(-67%)	(9) Apercu 10/1, 15/8 and blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this course (10f, good to soft). Off 163 days. Cheekpieces back on. One to consider. Back to winning ways here (1m2f) in October; trip on sharp side; wouldn't want it too soft.
15 5th (15) (10/1 -43%) Goldrush Kid	10 10/1(-43%)	(15) Goldrush Kid 10/1, 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 18-runner handicap at this C&D (soft) 13 days ago, holding on gamely. Looks competitive on form. Off the mark over C&D (soft) off 68; all out to win so will find this company much tougher.
8 6th (8) (12/1 +0%) Sea Eagle	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Sea Eagle 12/1, 16/5, 9 lengths sixth of 8 to Titanium in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy). Off 160 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Poor behind Titanium when sent off favourite for 1m Leopardstown handicap in October.
7 7th (7) (9/1 +0%) Evening Blossom	9 9/1(+0%)	(7) Evening Blossom 9/1, Good 4½ lengths eighth of 16 to Azada in listed race (17/2) at Naas (8f, good to soft). Off 167 days. Others have achieved more. Back-to-back wins over this trip last summer; big player if she handles conditions.
12 8th (12) (22/1 -144%) No More Porter	22 22/1(-144%)	(12) No More Porter 22/1, C&D winner. Below form tenth of 27 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 33/1) 13 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Will need to improve on midfield finish in Irish Lincolnshire on his return to figure.
5 9th (5) (22/1 -10%) Letherfly	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Letherfly 22/1, Thrice-raced winner. Course winner. 5½ lengths eighth of 12 to Raknah in listed race at Galway (7f, good to soft, 6/1). Off 8 months ahead of this handicap debut. Curragh soft-ground maiden win in October 2023; absence to overcome but very lightly raced.
2 10th (2) (11/1 -83%) Presence	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Presence 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Good 2¾ lengths fourth of 16 to Azada in listed race at Naas (8f, good to soft, 14/1), nearest finish. Off 167 days. Winning favourite over C&D in October; respected on her return despite 18lb higher mark.
1 11th (1) (20/1 +20%) Titanium	20 20/1(+20%)	(1) Titanium 20/1, Winner at Leopardstown in October. Twenty-second of 27 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 22/1) 13 days ago. Others preferred on this occasion. Won over this trip at Leopardstown (heavy) in October; tailed off over C&D 13 days ago.
13 12th (13) (33/1 +18%) Casanova	33 33/1(+18%)	(13) Casanova 33/1, Latest win at Listowel in September. 66/1, below form fifteenth of 27 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 13 days ago. Won at Listowel in September; highly tried here without success; others are preferred.
14 13th (14) (50/1 -52%) Catena Zapata	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) Catena Zapata 50/1, Nineteenth of 24 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft), finding less than looked likely. Off 11 months and he's entitled to come on for the run. Dual 1m winner on the AW has been off the track 331 days; will more than likely need this.
10 14th (10) (33/1 +0%) Ob La Di	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Ob La Di 33/1, Last of 16 in handicap (14/1) at Galway (11.8f, heavy). Off 152 days. Significantly down in trip. Yard in good form. Uphill task. Bellewstown maiden winner was beaten out of sight at Galway twice most recently; avoid.
3 15th (3) (66/1 -32%) Solomon	66 66/1(-32%)	(3) Solomon 66/1, 25/1, first run since leaving William Haggas when last of 5 in minor event at Dundalk (10.7f) 29 days ago. Down in trip. Others more persuasive this time. Always detached when last of 5 at Dundalk on stable debut last month; monitor the betting.

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There is little to choose between Akecheta and INDIGO FIVE on running behind Rhythm King over C&D last backend with Titanium, No More Porter and Casanova all further adrift. The Johnny Feane-trained mare may now hold a slight fitness edge having made a pleasing reappearance when fourth to Oranadi here in the Lincoln with Fort Vega just a length behind in sixth. The application of a tongue tie proved key as Goldrush Kid opened his account over C&D on the opening day of the season and he is again on the shortlist, despite a 6lb rise in the ratings.

The vote goes to FORT VEGA, who was limited to just one appearance in 2024 but he shaped well on return in the Irish Lincoln recently and is entitled to come on for that run. The lightly-raced 5-y-o appears to be on a good mark and the booking of Colin Keane adds to his appeal. No More Porter failed to fire in the Irish Lincoln but he will be a threat if on-song this time, while Apercu, a narrow winner here when last seen in October, and recent C&D scorer Goldrush Kid are others to consider.

Preference is for EVENING BLOSSOM, who ran well on soft early in her career and the mile is her optimum trip

17:20 Doncaster (Class 5) 10f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
18 1st (18) (9/1 -38%) Run Of Luck	9 9/1(-38%)	(18) Run Of Luck 9/1, Opened account at fifth attempt when taking Bath handicap (10.2f) in September and backed that up with creditable third of 13 over same C&D 16 days later. Remains low mileage and warrants respect on return to action. 1 lb out of the weights. Did well in turf handicaps last autumn; unexposed 4yo; player if fully primed.
17 2nd (17) (7/1 -8%) Letmeseethecolts	7 7/1(-8%)	(17) Letmeseethecolts 7/1, Off the mark at Southwell (11.1f) in January and back to that sort of form when third of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 25 days ago. Merits consideration. 1m3f AW win in January; fair third latest; should go well back on turf.
14 3rd (14) (28/1 -75%) Distinction	28 28/1(-75%)	(14) Distinction 28/1, Scored 4 times in 2024 but has been more miss than hit thus far this year and makes limited appeal. Three turf wins last summer but recent AW form has been respectable at best.
16 4th (16) (10/1 -11%) Corsican Caper	10 10/1(-11%)	(16) Corsican Caper 10/1, Course winner who ran with credit when third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Drop back in trip isn't ideal. though. No significant impact on AW lately but won on turf off 8lb higher last autumn.
11 5th (11) (16/1 -14%) Powerful Response	16 16/1(-14%)	(11) Powerful Response 16/1, Ended 2024 with a couple of good efforts at Newcastle but has run poorly twice since. Others more convincing. Ended 2024 with two close calls over 1m2f at Newcastle but well held both starts this year.
6 6th (6) (20/1 -67%) Laser Focus	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Laser Focus 20/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year but hasn't beaten a rival home in a trio of starts in 2025. Struggled on AW lately but he's better on turf; could revive.
10 7th (10) (14/1 +0%) Young Fire	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Young Fire 14/1, Well below best in all 3 starts on AW this year and remains to be seen if return to turf sees him in a better light. Cheekpieces back on. Struggled on AW this year but now 10lb below the mark he defied on turf last autumn.
3 8th (3) (40/1 -21%) The Ganges	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) The Ganges 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden who struggled to get involved on handicap bow at Newcastle when last seen in November. 26 days. Has something to prove on turf debut. All four starts AW, finishing well held on handicap debut in November; can only be watched.
12 9th (12) (10/1 +60%) Sisterandbrother	10 10/1(+60%)	(12) Sisterandbrother 10/1, Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton in January but not been in same form either start since. Others more persuasive. First AW win in January but below par twice since.
2 10th (2) (25/1 -108%) Chillhi	25 25/1(-108%)	(2) Chillhi 25/1, Not scored since 2022 and hasn't offered enough in recent starts to suggest his turn is near again. Has generally struggled on the Flat and over hurdles since last May.
8 11th (8) (7/2 +59%) Miners Gamble	3.5 7/2(+59%)	(8) Miners Gamble 7/2, Fit from a couple of hurdles starts this winter and returns to the Flat just 4 lb above his last winning mark. Respected. Placed over C&D last autumn and third in two recent hurdle races; should be competitive.
15 12th (15) (33/1 -65%) Straya	33 33/1(-65%)	(15) Straya 33/1, Still looking for first success and was disappointing at Wolverhampton when last seen in October. Unplaced in all 13 starts, so needs improvement from somewhere back from 156 days off.
7 13th (7) (16/1 +52%) See Paris	16 16/1(+52%)	(7) See Paris 16/1, Offered little in 4 starts for Ivan Furtado and remains to be seen if switch to new yard sparks a revival in form. Struggled on AW lately; change of stable and return to turf need to spark a revival.
1 14th (1) (12/1 -9%) Phone Tag	12 12/1(-9%)	(1) Phone Tag 12/1, Back to winning ways at Chelmsford City (10f) in January. Not in quite same form when fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) since but remains feasibly treated back on turf. AW win in January; freshened up since lesser run later that month; turf winner.
13 15th (13) (14/1 -75%) Night Bear	14 14/1(-75%)	(13) Night Bear 14/1, Won on turf (off 1 lb higher) at Brighton last summer and arrives on back of good second of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 7/1) 19 days ago. One for shortlist. Arrives in form from AW and 1lb below the mark he defied at Brighton last summer.
4 16th (4) (66/1 -100%) Right Now	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Right Now 66/1, No show in a couple of hurdle starts for current yard and is likely best watched on first start on level since 2023. Decent Flat form earlier in career but well held in two recent hurdle runs for new yard.
9 17th (9) (22/1 -100%) Kingmont	22 22/1(-100%)	(9) Kingmont 22/1, Winner at Kempton on second start but hasn't managed to kick on in handicaps since, including tried in hood at Lingfield last month. AW maiden win last spring but has found it tougher in handicaps since.
5 18th (5) (9/2 -13%) Rainwater	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Rainwater 9/2, Off the mark at Wolverhampton in November and made the frame all 5 starts since, latest when respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 3/1) 58 days ago, not ideally placed. Likely player. In consistent form on AW this winter; just as good on turf; likely to go well again.

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

RUN OF LUCK stepped forward on his three appearances in handicap company last season, which included a victory at Bath in September, and the four-year-old has the potential for further improvement on just his seventh career outing. Letmeseethecolts is a key player dropping back in trip along with the consistent Rainwater, who may have more to offer returning to turf.

Preference is for RAINWATER, who has aquitted himself well on both starts this year and has the assistance of promising claimer Warren Fentiman. Letmeseethecolts and Miners Gamble head the list of dangers in an open-looking finale.

The most solid option is RAINWATER, who arrives on the back of a series of solid AW efforts.

17:30 Newcastle (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 1st (2) (3/1 +0%) Midnight Lion	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Midnight Lion 3/1, Ran up to best when recording a fifth career success over C&D last week. Nudged up 3 lb but should continue in form. Has form figures of 11143231, all at Newcastle, for current yard; major claims.
5 2nd (5) (4/1 +11%) Mr Mistoffelees	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Mr Mistoffelees 4/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 7/4) 15 days ago, nearest finish after very slowly away. Player back up in trip. Has been shaping well at Southwell for new yard; one to consider.
6 3rd (6) (9/4 +10%) Federated	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(6) Federated 9/4, Continues to go from strength to strength, making it 3 wins from his last 4 starts in 6-runner handicap at this course (12.4f) in January. Hit with 8 lb rise but that may not prevent him from going in again. Record of 1121 since upped to middle distances; open to further progress.
1 4th (1) (11/2 -22%) Urban Road	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(1) Urban Road 11/2, Completed a hat-trick at Wolverhampton in February and has run well in strong events since. Can remain competitive. Record of 14442311123 since December features two C&D wins; solid contender.
7 5th (7) (8/1 +27%) Without Compromise	8 8/1(+27%)	(7) Without Compromise 8/1, Ran well dropped to a lesser grade when third in 8-runner handicap (10/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 10 days ago, slowly away. Should remain competitive. The only maiden (0-8) in this field but has largely consistent form.
3 6th (3) (11/1 +50%) Up The Jazz	11 11/1(+50%)	(3) Up The Jazz 11/1, Capitalised on the drop in grade at Wolverhampton in November. Last of 8 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D. Off 107 days. Lacks recent match practice and is still seeking first win in this grade.
4 7th (4) (66/1 -100%) The Dancing Poet	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) The Dancing Poet 66/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year, latest at Catterick (13.9f) in September. Below form there on final outing and his record suggests he may just need this reappearance run. Has far better strike-rate on turf than on AW.

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

The Jim Goldie stable can do little wrong at present, and MIDNIGHT LION looks the one to beat on the back of a comfortable success over C&D last week. A 3lb rise may prove lenient and the five-year-old is preferred to old rival Federated, who improved to score easily over further here following a narrow defeat to the selection over this track and trip in December. Not outside the first three in any of his last seven starts, Urban Road cannot be ruled out either.

FEDERATED has been notably progressive since ridden more prominently and an 8 lb rise for his latest success may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Mr Mistoffelees and Midnight Lion head the opposition.

Being open to further improvement over middle distances, FEDERATED (nap) could well win again. Midnight Lion is second choice.

17:35 Kempton (Class 4) 11f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (9/1 -6%) Arqoob	9 9/1(-6%)	(1) Arqoob 9/1, Given a chance by the assessor and only narrowly failed to take advantage in 7-runner handicap over C&D (10/1) 24 days ago. 3 lb higher now but must enter calculations. Last Flat win 2022 but beaten a nose over C&D on latest outing, coming from last of seven.
7 2nd (7) (7/1 +36%) Billiegee	7 7/1(+36%)	(7) Billiegee 7/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy, 7/1). Off 171 days. Booking of Buick a plus. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Two backward steps in the mud should probably be forgiven and she needs a market check.
10 3rd (10) (8/1 +0%) Aiming High	8 8/1(+0%)	(10) Aiming High 8/1, C&D winner who was well supported when readily getting back on scoreboard in Wolverhampton handicap (12.2f, 2/1) 7 days ago. Remains feasibly treated and another big run seems likely. Back up 4lb but did it smoothly at Wolverhampton last week and has each-way claims.
2 4th (2) (9/2 +0%) Knockbrex	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(2) Knockbrex 9/2, Latest win at Lingfield in January. Unseated rider in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 9/4) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won at Lingfield (1m4f) in January off 4lb lower; ran respectably last two completions.
3 5th (3) (9/4 +44%) Java Raja	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(3) Java Raja 9/4, Bred to be useful and left debut effort behind when winning 12-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in December. Not in quite same form at Southwell since but may have more to offer now sent handicapping. Blinkers on first time. Wandered and carried head awkwardly when 3rd at Southwell (Sugar Road 2nd) five weeks ago.
6 6th (6) (16/1 -60%) Civil Law	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Civil Law 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 10 in handicap (11/4) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 21 days ago, not ideally placed. Up in trip. Has good chance on pick of form. Continues back down the weights but has never finished better than 4th in six starts here.
8 7th (8) (22/1 +33%) Party Island	22 22/1(+33%)	(8) Party Island 22/1, Course winner. 25/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 21 days ago, left poorly placed. Back up in trip. Each-way claims. Wolverhampton run three weeks ago was encouraging and he has each-way chance.
9 8th (9) (40/1 -21%) Enthused	40 40/1(-21%)	(9) Enthused 40/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Others more convincing. Behind in two races back on Flat, admittedly over just 7f and 8.6f; tongue tied first time.
5 9th (5) (11/2 +27%) Sugar Road	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(5) Sugar Road 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/4, respectable second of 8 in novice at Southwell (12.1f) 36 days ago. May have more to offer on handicap/polytrack debut. Placed in two Southwell novices and could bring potential to this handicap debut.
4 10th (4) (18/1 -29%) Midnight Rumble	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Midnight Rumble 18/1, 10/1, last of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Sandown (16f, good to soft) 21 days ago, left poorly placed. Fairly useful on the Flat, bit below form on last Flat outing. Needs a couple of these to falter. Unraced beyond 1m2f on Flat; 0-4 over hurdles in December-March.

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

JAVA RAJA (third) finished just under three lengths behind Sugar Road (second) in a novice event at Southwell but, pitched into a handicap for the first time and with blinkers applied, he could reverse the form on 5lb better terms en route to victory. Aiming High merits respect up in class, having landed a comfortable success at Wolverhampton last Saturday. Top-weight Arqoob, who was narrowly denied over C&D last time out, should not be overlooked either.

Last week's Wolverhampton winner AIMING HIGH still looks on a workable mark and may be able to follow up in the finale. Arqoob and Java Raja rate the principal dangers.

The more exposed types are in the mix but handicap newcomers SUGAR ROAD and Java Raja (tricky last time) have to catch the eye.

17:40 Uttoxeter (Class 5) 15f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 4th (6) (7/2 +71%) Heaven Can Wait	3.5 7/2(+71%)	(6) Heaven Can Wait 7/2, Postponed gelding. Half-brother to useful 7f-9.5f winner Ends of The Earth. Dam 1¼m-15.5f winner in France. Makes paper appeal for a stable which gets bumper winners. 20,000gns 2yo; dam useful French Flat winner; trainer can ready one first time.
14 6th (14) (66/1 +18%) Night Burlesque	66 66/1(+18%)	(14) Night Burlesque 66/1, 25/1, sixth of 11 in bumper (25/1) at Catterick (good) on debut 66 days ago. Will need to have come on a fair bit. Beaten 12l at Catterick (25-1) on debut, fading; may come on for the run.
4 7th (4) (10/1 -100%) Emerald Warrior	10 10/1(-100%)	(4) Emerald Warrior 10/1, 13/8, promising second of 7 in bumper at Hereford (heavy) on debut 34 days ago, with the reopposing Donttellyamumjack back in third. Should go well again. Attracted support and shaped well when second at Hereford; clearly held in some regard.
12 8th (12) (10/1 -54%) Walk In The West	10 10/1(-54%)	(12) Walk In The West 10/1, Looked badly in need of the experience when well beaten in a listed bumper at Cheltenham on New Year's Day but the fact he went off as short as 4/1 suggests a lot better was anticipated. Harry Cobden booked this time and very interesting to see whether his supporters' return. Second favourite for Listed event at Cheltenham on debut; well beaten but should improve.
2 9th (2) (18/1 -227%) Donttellyamumjack	18 18/1(-227%)	(2) Donttellyamumjack 18/1, Promising type. 7/2, third of 7 in bumper at Hereford (heavy) on debut 34 days ago but the reopposing Emeral Warrior was 5½ lengths ahead in second. Open to progress for a good stable. Promising third at Hereford, finishing with a rare rattle; open to plenty of improvement.

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

A well-backed favourite on debut at Hereford last month, EMERALD WARRIOR shaped with plenty of promise in second and this appeals as an ideal opportunity to go one better. Over five lengths behind him on that occasion when rallying late in the piece for third, Donttellyamumjack may get closer on this occasion, while Double Measure looks the pick of the newcomers for the Skelton team. Dropping in class having contested a Listed race at Cheltenham on debut in January, Walk In The West must also enter calculations.

This has the look of a warm bumper. The Dan Skelton stable has mopped up in similar races this season so his debutant DOUBLE MEASURE is the suggestion before any betting clues are known. Last month's Hereford 2-3 Emerald Warrior and Donttellyamumjack should figure, while the fact that Walk In The West went off at 4/1 for a 16-runner listed race on debut suggests he's thought to be a lot better than he showed on that occasion. There are also other interesting newcomers to monitor in the betting.

Hereford second and third Emerald Warrior and Donttellyamumjack are respected but the vote goes to newcomer DOUBLE MEASURE.

17:45 Curragh 12f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
1 1st (1) (9/2 +18%) Leinster	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(1) Leinster 9/2, Scored at Downpatrick last May and backed it up with a good third of 11 in handicap at Roscommon (10.3f, good to firm) in July, conceding first run. Off 9 months but has more to offer. Interesting now stepped up in trip. Down Royal maiden win on good; this trip should suit; ground a slight worry; gelded.
5 2nd (5) (18/1 -29%) Bear Profit	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Bear Profit 18/1, Latest win at Naas in October. 17/2, creditable third of 20 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy), nearest finish. Off 160 days. Possibilities. Never-nearer third over 1m2f at Leopardstown off 76; should stay this far; contender.
6 3rd (6) (5/1 +9%) Whimsy	5 5/1(+9%)	(6) Whimsy 5/1, Won 18-runner novice hurdle at Gowran (16.1f, heavy, 9/4) 21 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat so he can give a good account back in this sphere. Runaway Gowran maiden hurdle winner last time; still off a nice mark back on the Flat.
17 4th (17) (8/1 +50%) Saffronandblue	8 8/1(+50%)	(17) Saffronandblue 8/1, Two wins from 3 runs last year. 9/1, respectable ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Fair on the Flat and not ruled out. Poor hurdles campaign this term has been fruitless; returns to the Flat off workable mark.
12 5th (12) (12/1 -50%) Party Dress	12 12/1(-50%)	(12) Party Dress 12/1, Career best when winning 8-runner novice hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, good, 3/1) 121 days ago. Off 121 days but very much one to consider back on the Flat. Won 1m1f maiden at Tipperary last May on soft; hurdles winner last time; respected.
19 6th (19) (25/1 -79%) Forlio	25 25/1(-79%)	(19) Forlio 25/1, Creditable second of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 3/1), no match for winner. Off 150 days. Tongue strap back on and in the mix. 2nd over this trip at Dundalk on latest; shouldn't be far away but risky for win purposes.
18 7th (18) (25/1 +24%) Desert Friend	25 25/1(+24%)	(18) Desert Friend 25/1, Unseated rider 7th in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft, 18/1) 9 days ago. Fair on the Flat so merits consideration. Seven-time winner in all codes; okay form over hurdles of late; not without a chance here.
9 8th (9) (10/1 -67%) Calzaghi	10 10/1(-67%)	(9) Calzaghi 10/1, Promising sort. Winner at Navan in October. Very good third of 17 in handicap (3/1) at this course (10f, soft), nearest finish. Off 158 days. Likely to improve so can make his presence felt. Would have defied 10lb rise if he wasn't slowly away here last time; big player.
14 9th (14) (13/2 +41%) Duke Of Leggagh	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(14) Duke Of Leggagh 13/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.5f, soft) 20 days ago. Trainer going well so he could bounce back. Won back-to-back handicap hurdles at Naas in February; lurking off a dangerous Flat mark.
15 10th (15) (20/1 +0%) Tuba	20 20/1(+0%)	(15) Tuba 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 9/4). Off 136 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Midfield in ordinary Dundalk maiden in November; more needed up in trip on handicap debut.
2 11th (2) (11/1 +0%) Nans View	11 11/1(+0%)	(2) Nans View 11/1, Course winner. 8/1, thirteenth of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft) on NH debut 111 days ago. Off 111 days. Very hard to make a case for. Won back-to-back handicaps in October; poor run over hurdles since; chance back on Flat.
8 12th (8) (20/1 -11%) Gangster Granny	20 20/1(-11%)	(8) Gangster Granny 20/1, 12/1, ninth of 11 in minor event at this C&D (soft). Off 158 days with work to do. Below her best in the Amateur Riders Derby over C&D when last seen; better expected.
13 13th (13) (16/1 +0%) Theophilos	16 16/1(+0%)	(13) Theophilos 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 6 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 5/2) 15 days ago. Running well in defeat at Dundalk this year; best form on good; Keane booked.
3 14th (3) (18/1 +28%) Morse	18 18/1(+28%)	(3) Morse 18/1, Pulled up in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy, 11/2) 33 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat but needs to get back on track. Sole win on the Flat came on heavy ground at Leopardstown off 73 over 1m last April.
10 15th (10) (11/1 +45%) Quiz Test	11 11/1(+45%)	(10) Quiz Test 11/1, 10/1, below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (12.1f, soft). Off 6 months. Cork winner in 2023 off 65 (1m2f, good); consistent enough but needs to improve.
4 16th (4) (66/1 -100%) Morning Logic	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Morning Logic 66/1, Twice-raced winner on Flat. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 7/2). Off 14 months. Hood on 1st time on the Flat. Uphill task. Shock 25-1 winner on belated Flat debut in December 2023; has a tough mark; long layoff.
11 17th (11) (33/1 +0%) Lucky Out	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Lucky Out 33/1, First run since leaving Thomas Mullins when fourth of 5 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Never tried over this far and was tailed off over 10.5f previously; hard to fancy.
21 18th (21) (80/1 +20%) Jurality	80 80/1(+20%)	(21) Jurality 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Eleventh of 19 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.7f, good to soft, 200/1) 9 days ago. Poor on last Flat outing. Finished 51l behind the winner over C&D last June; impossible to fancy on all known form.

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

PARTY DRESS won a 1m1f Tipperary maiden on soft ground last year and also scored over hurdles when last seen at Thurles in November. The selection appears fairly handicapped judged on her last Flat outing when finishing well into third behind Nans View (now 20lb worse off) here over 1m2f. Duke Of Leggagh reverts to the level having won twice over hurdles at Naas this year, while Whimsy is also well suited by a soft surface and ended a frustrating sequence of places over hurdles in decisive fashion at Gowran earlier this month. Bear Profit, Solar Breeze and Calzaghi are others to consider.

Joseph O'Brien's lightly-raced 4-y-o LEINSTER shaped well in a truncated campaign in 2024 and is taken to return in style here with this step up in trip a likely big plus. Calzaghi is another with better days ahead of him and heads the list of dangers with Party Dress, Saffronandblue and Solar Breeze all in the mix too.

The vote goes to DUKE OF LEGGAGH, who won back-to-back handicap hurdles at Naas in February and looks well handicapped back on the Flat

18:00 Newcastle (Class 5) 10f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 2nd (4) (6/1 -9%) Ghaiyya	6 6/1(-9%)	(4) Ghaiyya 6/1, Fair filly who posted a solid third of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 7/1) in November. Much respected over this longer distance after a break. Open to improvement this season; related to several winners for the Johnston yard.
1 3rd (1) (11/1 -214%) Arkinthestars	11 11/1(-214%)	(1) Arkinthestars 11/1, Fair filly. Off 6 months before a fading seventh of 8 in novice at Southwell (8.1f) 10 days ago. Can take a step forward now. May do better with Southwell reappearance under her belt; has form at this course.
2 4th (2) (15/8 -50%) Bayenah	1.875 15/8(-50%)	(2) Bayenah 15/8, Progressive Dubawi filly who signed off last October with a good third of 8 in maiden at Doncaster (8f, soft). Has more to offer now up in trip. Leading claims. Steadily got the hang of things last year; could well take another step forward.
5 5th (5) (200/1 -203%) Storm Kitty	200 200/1(-203%)	(5) Storm Kitty 200/1, 10/1, last of 6 in maiden at this course (7.1f) on her debut 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip with work to do. Last of six in 7f maiden here but attracted support and may improve.

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

BAYENAH ended her two-year-old campaign with an encouraging third over 1m at Doncaster and, with the prospect of improvement to come over further on breeding, she can get off the mark for leading connections. Arkinthestars was thought of highly enough to contest a valuable auction race at the Curragh on debut last September, and she should come on for recent return at Southwell. The Michael Bell stable is in top form at present and his Cecilia Star looks like a newcomer to note with Daniel Tudhope booked in the saddle.

BAYENAH holds the edge on form and, with better to come now she steps up in distance, the Gosdens' daughter of Dubawi looks the way to go. Ghaiyya has some fair form to her name and could prove the main threat ahead of newcomer Cecilia Star.

There isn't much between the main players on ratings. The narrow vote goes to BAYENAH ahead of Ghaiyya then Arkinthestars.

18:30 Newcastle (Class 6) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (4/1 +38%) Hashtagnotions	4 4/1(+38%)	(6) Hashtagnotions 4/1, C&D winner in December. 11/4, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Visor back on and no forlorn hope. Disappointing in last two runs and he needs to get back on track; visor reapplied.
3 2nd (3) (12/1 -33%) Herkeios	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Herkeios 12/1, 9/1 and hooded for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Seven-race maiden who was well below form at Wolverhampton latest and needs to bounce back.
4 3rd (4) (10/1 +0%) Sweet Cicely	10 10/1(+0%)	(4) Sweet Cicely 10/1, 10/1 and visored for 1st time, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time with more needed. Has gone the wrong way in handicaps and record is now 0-9; first-time cheekpieces.
5 4th (5) (9/4 +44%) Kilteel	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(5) Kilteel 9/4, Course winner in September. Creditable third of 10 in nursery here (6f, 16/5) following month. Hood goes on and she's one to consider stepping up in trip. Still has potential and needs a close look at this new trip on her return; hood added.
2 5th (2) (17/2 -31%) Rose Of New Jersey	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(2) Rose Of New Jersey 17/2, 18/1, respectable third of 12 in nursery at this course (7.1f), faring best of those held up. Off 165 days but she can't be discounted. Eyecatching third here in October and looks interesting upped to 1m on her return.
1 6th (1) (15/8 -50%) Bantz	1.875 15/8(-50%)	(1) Bantz 15/8, Course winner in January and he arrives on the back of a very good second of 10 in handicap here (7.1f, 5/1) 25 days ago. Finished clear of the rest there so big shout nudged up just 1 lb. Clear second over 7f here latest and he looks worth another try at this trip; respected.

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

Placed on each of his last two starts over shorter here, BANTZ looks worth another go at 1m and gets that opportunity in a winnable contest. A mark of 60 still looks manageable and the son of Kodiac may have too much for Kilteel, who bounced back to form with a promising third over 6f here when last seen in October. A stablemate of the selection, Rose Of New Jersey may be winless in eight starts but is another who could relish the step up to a mile.

BANTZ signalled he is ready to strike again when a clear second here last time out and can bag a second course success off just a 1 lb higher mark here. Kilteel will benefit from stepping up in distance and could emerge as the main danger ahead of Hashtagnotions and Rose of New Jersey.

Gemma Tutty has two interesting contenders in Bantz and ROSE OF JERSEY and it might be worth siding with the latter.

19:00 Newcastle (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (13/8 +13%) La Botte	1.625 13/8(+13%)	(6) La Botte 13/8, Promising type. 50/1, third of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut, nearest finish. Off 164 days. Should progress. 280,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; eyecatching third at Kempton and needs close look on return.
3 2nd (3) (10/11 +27%) Frankini	0.909091 10/11(+27%)	(3) Frankini 10/11, Fairly useful form when reaching the frame in 7f maidens at Ascot and Newmarket last September. Probably the one to beat on return to action. Reached the frame in two 2yo runs, with RPR of 77 on both occasions; respected on return.
1 4th (1) (8/1 +20%) Callianassa	8 8/1(+20%)	(1) Callianassa 8/1, Remains a maiden after 24 starts but she's actually shown improvement in handicaps on AW lately and ought to be in the shake-up here. 0-24 but she ran right up to her best when second in a Class 2 handicap latest; respected.
10 6th (10) (150/1 -127%) Grizzieblanca	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) Grizzieblanca 150/1, 22/1, held back by inexperience when eighth of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 7 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot in a short space of time. Didn't show a great deal on her Wolverhampton debut last week and is best watched.
5 7th (5) (200/1 -100%) Hurricane Bea	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Hurricane Bea 200/1, 40/1, last of 9 in novice at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 40/1) on debut last June. Absent since. Always behind when last of nine runners in a 6f novice at Redcar (good to firm) last June.
9 8th (9) (250/1 -150%) Promise Time	250 250/1(-150%)	(9) Promise Time 250/1, Big prices and down the field in 2 runs last autumn. Tailed off at massive prices in two 7f runs in the autumn including over C&D.
7 9th (7) (200/1 -400%) Lights Go Down	200 200/1(-400%)	(7) Lights Go Down 200/1, Postponed gelding. Dam unraced sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner (stayed 1¾m) Havana Cooler. Best watched on debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Has fair standard to aim at on debut and likely best watched.
11 10th (11) (100/1 -100%) Queen's Palace	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Queen's Palace 100/1, 9/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at this course (5f) on debut 63 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly up in trip. Made a low-key start here (5f) in January and she needs a transformation upped in trip.
4 11th (4) (250/1 -150%) Golden Harmony	250 250/1(-150%)	(4) Golden Harmony 250/1, Unlikely to be of interest until handicapping judged on his 2 runs last year. Struggled at big prices in two 6f runs last season and has stacks to find on his return.
12 12th (12) (200/1 -150%) Wayward Daughter	200 200/1(-150%)	(12) Wayward Daughter 200/1, Well beaten in 2 outings at Southwell in recent weeks. Finished in rear at 150-1 in two runs at Southwell (7f/1m) this year.

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Callianassa brings solid form to the table but could be vulnerable in this company. As a result, preference is for LA BOTTE, who displayed plenty of promise when third on his debut at Kempton in October and the son of Too Darn Hot is entitled to improve for that experience. Frankini is another with valid form claims, while any market support for College Fund on debut would have to be noted.

FRANKINI ran well in a couple of useful maidens on turf last autumn and gets the vote for in-form Andrew Balding. La Botte and Callianassa are the chief form threats, while Obito is a newcomer who would need considering if the betting speaks in his favour.

Preference is for LA BOTTE, who showed plenty of promise with his debut third behind a useful rival at Kempton in October.

19:30 Newcastle (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (5/6 +56%) Tuco Salamanca	0.833333 5/6(+56%)	(3) Tuco Salamanca 5/6, Promising individual. 7/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 15 days ago. 3 lb nudge fair and he should make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick. 2-2 since a wind op; 3lb rise for latest win looks fair; leading claims in hat-trick bid.
4 2nd (4) (4/1 -20%) Saxonia	4 4/1(-20%)	(4) Saxonia 4/1, Course winner. Winner here in February. Creditable third of 6 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 7/2) 14 days ago. Entitled to have a say in the finish. Improved for a gelding operation; conditions no problem and should be involved again.
1 3rd (1) (9/2 +68%) War Howl	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(1) War Howl 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, thirteenth of 14 in nursery at Newbury (7f, good to soft). Off 6 months ahead of this tapeta/yard debut and he needs to raise his game. Huge chance if reproducing August's Newmarket third on his stable debut.
8 4th (8) (40/1 -122%) Tarlac	40 40/1(-122%)	(8) Tarlac 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (6f) 9 days ago. Others more persuasive. Two quiet 6f runs for current yard; down in weights, up in trip and Paul Mulrennan booked.
5 5th (5) (18/1 -227%) Sorbus	18 18/1(-227%)	(5) Sorbus 18/1, Successful at Kempton in January. Very good 1¼ lengths third of 8 to Tuco Salamanca in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 33/1) 15 days ago. Now 4 lb better off with that rival and should make her presence felt. 1m maiden win for E Walker in Jan; third to Tuco Salamanca latest; 4lb better off; chance.
6 6th (6) (40/1 -100%) Suzette	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Suzette 40/1, 100/1, ninth of 10 in nursery at York (7.9f, soft) on final 2-y-o start. Improvement needed now switched to the AW. 7f win on her nursery debut last summer; struggled in better races after; AW debut.
2 7th (2) (8/1 -78%) Hot To Dot	8 8/1(-78%)	(2) Hot To Dot 8/1, Lightly-raced winner. 6/1, creditable second of 7 in nursery at Southwell (7.1f) when last seen in November. Resumes on a 4 lb higher mark but she should have more to offer. 5f novice winner; ended 2024 with two 2nds in 7f AW nurseries; 4lb higher back from break.
7 8th (7) (80/1 -142%) Blueandtangerine	80 80/1(-142%)	(7) Blueandtangerine 80/1, Seventh of 10 in nursery at York (7.9f, soft, 25/1), merely closing up late. Off 168 days ahead of this tapeta debut and one or two of these are more appealing. Turf winner as a 2yo and this is weaker than last assignment; needs a career best though.
9 9th (9) (100/1 -100%) Bad Habits	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Bad Habits 100/1, 40/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 7 days ago and he looks set for another struggle. Runner-up on final start for G Boughey in Jan but barely beaten a rival for current stable.

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SORBUS took a big step forwards when third on her handicap debut over an extended mile at Wolverhampton recently and George Scott's unexposed filly has to be of interest off a 1lb lower mark. The hat-trick seeking Tuco Salamanca is an obvious threat to the selection but needs to find more progression to defy a 3lb rise for his latest success. Others to consider are Saxonia and Hot To Dot.

TUCO SALAMANCA underwent wind surgery following three quiet runs at 2 yrs and has improved markedly since returning to action last month, landing a 7f Kempton maiden in good style prior to following up on handicap debut over 8.6f at Wolverhampton. A 3 lb rise for that probably underestimates him and dropping back in trip shouldn't inconvenience this strong-travelling type. Hot To Dot also remains with potential and she is second choice ahead of Sorbus and Saxonia.

Tuco Salamanca is greatly respected but WAR HOWL is of some interest judged on his Newmarket third last summer.

20:00 Newcastle (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (7/4 +42%) Oriental Prince	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(6) Oriental Prince 7/4, Course winner. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 9/1) 14 days ago, kept up to work. Shortlist material off this 4 lb higher mark. Progressive sprinter; gained first 6f win at Southwell two weeks ago; high on the list.
8 2nd (8) (15/2 -88%) Sir Maxi	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(8) Sir Maxi 15/2, C&D winner. 2/1, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 16 days ago, well on top finish. Likely to be on the premises once again. Two wins in amateur races this year, including C&D; needs a good pace at the trip.
10 3rd (10) (6/1 +63%) Bellagio Man	6 6/1(+63%)	(10) Bellagio Man 6/1, Three-time C&D winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap (11/1) at this course (7.1f) 7 days ago, needing stronger gallop. On a good mark and he's dangerous to discount. Conditions to suit and on a feasible mark; none too consistent but the return to 6f a +.
13 4th (13) (20/1 -186%) Pockley	20 20/1(-186%)	(13) Pockley 20/1, Three-time C&D winner. Creditable second of 5 in handicap (2/1) at this course (5f) 17 days ago, conceding first run. Should have a part to play. Has his quirks but he comes here at the top of his game; should be involved again.
1 5th (1) (25/1 -79%) Twelfth Knight	25 25/1(-79%)	(1) Twelfth Knight 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Last of 7 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) when last seen 144 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Struggled on the whole in 2024 but on a dangerous mark if a wind op has the desired effect.
7 6th (7) (4/1 +27%) Just Ten High	4 4/1(+27%)	(7) Just Ten High 4/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Fifth of 6 in handicap (9/4) at Chelmsford City (6f) 16 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Place possibilities. Rare blip at Chelmsford last time but earlier C&D 2nds bring him right into the reckoning.
12 7th (12) (40/1 -60%) Nazca	40 40/1(-60%)	(12) Nazca 40/1, Three-time C&D winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 7 days ago, slowly away. Others look stronger. Conditions to suit but little to shout about since his C&D win one year ago.
11 8th (11) (10/1 +17%) Match Play	10 10/1(+17%)	(11) Match Play 10/1, 17/2 and hooded for 1st time, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, never nearer. Not without each-way hope. Eyecatching run over 5f here last month; step up to 6f hasn't helped the last twice.
5 9th (5) (12/1 -33%) King's Crown	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) King's Crown 12/1, Course winner at the beginning of the month. 15/2, tenth of 11 in handicap back here (5f) 7 days ago. Each-way chance if he puts his best foot forward. Comes here in good form and eased in grade today; others still more appealing for the win.
3 10th (3) (33/1 -230%) Lady Celia	33 33/1(-230%)	(3) Lady Celia 33/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (5f, 14/1) on latest start in October. Now just 1 lb above last winning mark and booking of Daniel Tudhope a plus, so there is cause for optimism. C&D winner who can go well fresh; not much room for error off current mark though.

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A few of these have enjoyed fantastic starts to 2025, not least POCKLEY, who has won three times since the beginning of February and should have made it four when meeting trouble over 5f here. He so nearly overcame it and compensation awaits. Oriental Prince has also been flying and struck for the first time away from this venue when successful at Southwell. Sir Maxi justified favouritism at Chelmsford and the drop back from 7f isn't an issue. Just Ten High won't be far away either.

ORIENTAL PRINCE's form figures since the hood went on read 112181 and it's unlikely that a 4 lb rise for his Southwell success a fortnight ago will be enough to stop him. Next on the list is fellow last-time-out scorer Sir Maxi, who has also benefited from new headgear of late, going close over 7f here prior to winning well at Chelmsford with blinkers enlisted the last twice. He is feared most ahead of Just Ten High and Pockley.

In the hope that a wind operation has had a positive effect it may be worth chancing top-weight TWELFTH KNIGHT off a much reduced mark.

20:30 Newcastle (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 1st (7) (11/2 +0%) Cusack	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(7) Cusack 11/2, 8-time course winner who settled better than most when resuming winning ways in 8-runner C&D handicap last week, upsides 1f out and leading close home. This looks a little tougher nudged up 2 lb but hard to rule out another good showing. Two course wins this year, the latest over this trip last week; needs more up 2lb.
1 2nd (1) (6/1 -20%) Starliner	6 6/1(-20%)	(1) Starliner 6/1, C&D winner who shaped much better than distance having been caught wide from low draw when fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 16 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Worth a second look with his mark having eased a little more. Made all to win over C&D in November off 1lb lower; in and out since but he's capable.
4 3rd (4) (11/1 -47%) King's School	11 11/1(-47%)	(4) King's School 11/1, Two-time C&D winner in December who wasn't at his best when sixth of 7 in C&D handicap 22 days ago, racing off the pace and making no impression. Comes here operating 2 lb below last winning mark however if he can bounce back with cheekpieces refitted. Two C&D wins in December & well treated on that evidence; disappointed when backed latest.
3 5th (3) (11/2 -38%) Roaring Ralph	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(3) Roaring Ralph 11/2, Dual winner last year who shaped as if needing the run after 3 months off when fifth over C&D in February and stepped up with good placed efforts in pair of 6f handicaps here since. Return to 7f looks in his favour and he's worth a second look. Knocking at the door over 6f here and all his wins have come at 7f+; leading contender.
9 6th (9) (15/2 +38%) Wyvern	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(9) Wyvern 15/2, Course winner who ran his best race for a while in change of headgear when second of 8 in handicap at this course (1m) 4 days ago, that despite being left with too much to do. Visor again reached for turned out quickly but this is a deeper affair. Second here over 1m on Tuesday; would make more appeal at that trip than today's.
6 7th (6) (40/1 -21%) Blufferonthebus	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Blufferonthebus 40/1, Three wins from 16 runs last year but finished well held after 5 months off when tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 40/1) 15 days ago. Won second time out last season, so interesting if the market spoke in her favour. Well beaten on her recent return to action; others bring stronger claims.
5 8th (5) (9/2 +10%) Rebecca's Girl	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(5) Rebecca's Girl 9/2, Model of consistency for this yard, adding another C&D handicap to her tally in February. Placed all 3 starts since, keeping on for second in 10-runner 6f handicap here 7 days ago. Should give another good account. String of good course runs this winter, winning three; still improving; high on the list.
2 9th (2) (8/1 +20%) Streak Lightning	8 8/1(+20%)	(2) Streak Lightning 8/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Fifth of 7 in handicap (6/1) at this course (7.1f) 22 days ago, plugging on without threatening from this revised mark. Still, he can't be discounted in a wide-open affair. Conditions to suit and won well over C&D last month; never dangerous last time.

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TOMORROW DAY runs here instead of in the previous race and 7f does seem his optimum trip nowadays. He chased home a subsequent winner over C&D last time and is weighted to reverse last month's 6f form with Rebecca's Girl, who nevertheless has held her form really well and remains a danger. Cusack and Wyvern make swift turnarounds after a track-and-trip triumph and 1m second respectively, while Roaring Ralph has been performing well over an inadequate 6f.

STARLINER confirmed his return to form and shaped better than the bare result in the process when finishing midfield in a C&D handicap 16 days ago, just unable to sustain his eye-catching move having been caught wide from his low draw. He shades the vote to confirm the promise of that run, with the ultra-consistent Rebecca's Girl and Roaring Ralph others to consider. Tomorrow Day, who has been kept very busy in recent months, isn't out of things, either.

Rebecca's Girl can go well once again but the return to 7f could see ROARING RALPH resume winning ways.

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