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13:18 Down Royal 17f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	6 1st (6) (2/1 +56%) Barley Lane	2 2/1(+56%)	(6) Barley Lane 2/1, Ran to form 15l third in a maiden hurdle at Naas most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts with cut; debut form franked, should find a race soon. Placed in big-field maidens at Punchestown and Naas, holds strong claims in this company.
2	13 2nd (13) (11/8 +0%) Powerful Paddy	1.375 11/8(+0%)	(13) Powerful Paddy 11/8, Very promising debut, needed run when second beaten 3l in a maiden hurdle at Thurles latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; consistent in bumpers, debut form franked, big player. Promise in bumpers, likely to improve from hurdling/stable debut at Thurles, down in trip.
3	3 3rd (3) (22/1 -238%) Ehteyat	22 22/1(-238%)	(3) Ehteyat 22/1, Ran to form when second beaten 8l in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown latest; effective 12-16f, acts on HY, G and AW; hugely progressive on Flat, unexposed over hurdles where in form. Three wins on the Flat, placed twice over hurdles, room for improvement in his jumping.
4	14 4th (14) (8/1 +56%) Takenasred	8 8/1(+56%)	(14) Takenasred 8/1, Ran to form well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Naas latest; in good form prior; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft; form strong, consistent. Best effort when second here in November, held by Barley Lane on evidence of Naas clash.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 +27%) Dubhain	16 16/1(+27%)	(9) Dubhain 16/1, Very promising debut just tiring late on up in trip comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Ayr last time; in good form prior; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m; debut bumper form franked, more to come over hurdles down in trip. Point winner, third in bumpers here and at Ayr, raced too keenly on hurdling debut at Ayr.
6th	16 6th (16) (5/1 -11%) Combs	5 5/1(-11%)	(16) Combs 5/1, Paid price for trying to put it up to classy winner when fourth beaten 12l in a 4yo hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; in good form over hurdles, should be winning soon when dropped in class, opening mark potentially lenient. Consistent sort in his age-group and also ran well in a handicap, should be in the mix.
7th	8 7th (8) (66/1 0%) Codger's Rock	66 66/1(0%)	(8) Codger's Rock 66/1, Fascinating Rock gelding; full-brother to Fascinating Story, poor at 16f; dam fair from 6f to 7f at 2yo; rivals set good standard; best watched. Newcomer with 6f/7f winners close up in his pedigree, best watched.
8th	19 8th (19) (200/1 -60%) Whispering Hopes	200 200/1(-60%)	(19) Whispering Hopes 200/1, Needed run down the field in a maiden hurdle here most recent; off a short-break; effective around 2m1f on a sound surface; bounce back needed. Placed three times for Gordon Elliott, down the field over C&D on stable debut.
9th	12 9th (12) (100/1 0%) Ozark's Walk	100 100/1(0%)	(12) Ozark's Walk 100/1, Never in the race down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown most recent; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; needs to bounce back to level of bumper form. Runner-up in two of four starts in bumpers, down the field in two strong maiden hurdles.
10th	11 10th (11) (100/1 -257%) Keep Em Quite	100 100/1(-257%)	(11) Keep Em Quite 100/1, Promising debut comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown last time; should improve for slight step up in trip. Placed in points, well held by Ehteyat on running in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown.
11th	1 11th (1) (150/1 -127%) Arctic Craft	150 150/1(-127%)	(1) Arctic Craft 150/1, Did too much too soon on unsuitable ground well beaten in a bumper at Punchestown latest; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on good; bumper winner but plenty more needed back over hurdles. Bumper winner last season, pulled up on only previous hurdle start, others preferred.
12th	20 12th (20) (12/1 -20%) Out Of Aces	12 12/1(-20%)	(20) Out Of Aces 12/1, Green in front, promising debut 9 1/4l fourth in a juvenile hurdle at Cork first-time out; top course trainer; effective 2m1f, acts on good; debut form boosted, should improve a little for that experience. Never far from the pace at Cork on debut, faded into fourth after bad mistake at the last.
13th	5 13th (5) (250/1 -150%) Imperial Fighter	250 250/1(-150%)	(5) Imperial Fighter 250/1, Never threatened beaten 4l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; Flat winner out of form in that discipline; all to do. Two minor wins on the Flat in Britain, fit from action at Dundalk but makes no appeal.
14th	17 14th (17) (200/1 -60%) Mayor Of Maghera	200 200/1(-60%)	(17) Mayor Of Maghera 200/1, Ran to form down the field in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown most recent; effective at 8f on the Flat, 2m over hurdles; improvement needed, looks one for handicaps. Minor Flat winner, down the field in two maiden hurdle starts, well held by Ehteyat.
15th	4 15th (4) (100/1 -203%) Good Show	100 100/1(-203%)	(4) Good Show 100/1, Modest debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Thurles most recent; flat winner's recent form is very patchy, has joined top yard and should have a future over hurdles. Flat winner in Britain, big price on Irish/hurdling debut at Thurles, unlikely to feature.
16th	18 16th (18) (500/1 -150%) Three Leaf Clover	500 500/1(-150%)	(18) Three Leaf Clover 500/1, Never threatened down the field in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; off a short-break; yet to show anything. Tailed off in her first two races, can be safely discounted.
17th	15 17th (15) (500/1 -233%) Thatsmyroadie	500 500/1(-233%)	(15) Thatsmyroadie 500/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability; off a short-break; hard to make a case for. No sign of winning potential in two maiden hurdle outings at Fairyhouse in January.
18th	2 18th (2) (11/1 +8%) Carrig Padraig	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Carrig Padraig 11/1, Yard won this last year; did it easily and improved down in grade when winning a Ladies bumper at Fairyhouse by 9l last time; effective 2m, acts on good, soft; steadily progressive in bumpers, form of win franked. Has joined Gavin Cromwell since showing improved form to win a bumper, could feature.
22	22 \|PU\| (22) (200/1 -150%) All For Brooke	200 200/1(-150%)	(22) All For Brooke 200/1, Below form down the field in a 4yo bumper at Punchestown most recent; returning from long layoff; tongue-tie first time; showed nothing in bumpers. Second reserve, finished at the back in two bumper outings last April, tongue-tie on now.

LTO Selection:

BARLEY LANE was an eye-catcher in second on hurdles debut at Punchestown. He kept the winning favourite honest in the closing stages and that horse followed up at Clonmel. Barley Lane wasn't as good when third on his next start in Naas, but that was a hot maiden. Powerful Paddy is an obvious threat after finishing runner-up in Thurles on stable debut for Willie Mullins. Out Of Aces ran well for a long way before dropping to fourth in an academy hurdle at Cork, while the 120-rated Combs has plenty of experience over flights. Carrig Padraig has switched to Gavin Cromwell after easily winning a ladies' bumper at Fairyhouse in October to add more depth to a good contest.

Placed in two big-field maidens a premier tracks, BARLEY LANE has the credentials to win a maiden of this standard

13:18 Down Royal 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:37 Wexford 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (7/4 +65%) Catchabird	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(5) Catchabird 7/4, Ran to form down in trip, did plenty early but another tame finish when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown latest; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts with cut; consistent, drop in trip a plus but vulnerable in this grade. Experienced mare gets weight from several of these so that brings her into contention.
2	6 2nd (6) (8/1 -14%) Jumbos Jet	8 8/1(-14%)	(6) Jumbos Jet 8/1, Travelled, went clear, improved for debut experience but kicked on too soon 26l third in a maiden hurdle at Limerick most recent run; hood first time; effective 2m, acts on heavy; could build on latest if ridden bit more conservatively. Beaten 26l last time; raced keenly then so a hood is added; can get closer if settling.
3	3 3rd (3) (15/8 -50%) Shadys Lady	1.875 15/8(-50%)	(3) Shadys Lady 15/8, Ran to form 16l third in a maiden hurdle at Navan most recent run; effective at 2m-2m3f, acts with cut; bumper winner progressing over hurdles, should go well again. Beaten 15l into third at Navan last time; handles ground so a player despite 8lb penalty.
4	8 4th (8) (80/1 -60%) Lucy Jordan	80 80/1(-60%)	(8) Lucy Jordan 80/1, Below form up in grade when fourth beaten 54l in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown latest; effective at 3m in points; improvement needed and likely one for handicaps. Well beaten in a pair of maiden hurdles lately at big prices and has to improve loads.
5th	11 5th (11) (200/1 0%) Grace's Legacy	200 200/1(0%)	(11) Grace's Legacy 200/1, Mistakes, green, never threatened down the field in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe most recent; lot to prove. Well beaten in two juvenile hurdles and isn't easy to fancy after a break.
6th	7 6th (7) (6/1 -50%) Lady Fromentro	6 6/1(-50%)	(7) Lady Fromentro 6/1, 17,000 euros Bande mare; top trainer who gets plenty of first time out winners; half brother a hurdles and chase winner in France; of interest. Made Eur17,000 as a 3yo; worth a market check for a leading yard.
7th	9 7th (9) (200/1 +0%) Arizona Robbins	200 200/1(+0%)	(9) Arizona Robbins 200/1, May not have stayed on hurdle debut well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Limerick latest; hood first time; off a short-break; stamina to prove now hurdling. Modest Flat maiden was beaten a long way on hurdling debut and can't be fancied.
8th	2 8th (2) (100/1 -257%) Questionable	100 100/1(-257%)	(2) Questionable 100/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Epsom latest; hood first time; 10f Flat winner in UK; stamina to prove on hurdle debut. Flat winner isn't bred for jumping and a hood is added for hurdles debut.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (9/2 +18%) Brosna Queen	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(1) Brosna Queen 9/2, Outclassed comfortably held in Listed Mares Flat Race at Navan last time; returning from a break; effective 2m on yielding, good; bumper win franked but more needed to figure in hot contest over hurdles. Bumper winner wasn't at her best in two Listed events after; a big player on hurdles bow.

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

SHADYS LADY has been well held in her three efforts over hurdles but she had shown ability in bumpers previously. The selection defeated a subsequent winner by 10 lengths when scoring at Naas in November and whilst hurdling hasn't gone to plan so far, her recent third can be built upon. Brosna Queen won a bumper last June and while not as good at Listed level subsequently, can do better for the switch to an obstacle. Catchabird is rated just 96 but receives weight from the previous winners. Lady Fromentro is also noted.

Despite being penalised 8lb for her bumper win, SHADYS LADY can make light of that and build on her third at Navan last time.

13:37 Wexford 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Exeter (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 +0%) Constellation Walk	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(3) Constellation Walk 5/2, All but fell late and flattened out when fourth beaten 15l in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest; trainer in form; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; good chance in this. Placed in Wincanton maiden last year and fourth in good Taunton handicap last month.
2	5 2nd (5) (6/5 +31%) Dutch Corner	1.2 6/5(+31%)	(5) Dutch Corner 6/5, Too keen but still improved from debut when 14l third in a novice hurdle at Newbury most recent run; off a short-break; effective at 2m on good to soft and good; more to come over hurdles for top yard. Third behind useful rivals on both hurdling starts and seemingly in calmer waters here.
3	10 3rd (10) (7/1 -8%) My Boy Aaron	7 7/1(-8%)	(10) My Boy Aaron 7/1, Improved after a wind op when 4l third in a maiden hurdle at Newbury most recent run; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; may come on for latest and should be thereabouts. Belied 125-1 odds when placed at Newbury last month; in the mix if in same form again.
4	11 4th (11) (300/1 -200%) Play On Court	300 300/1(-200%)	(11) Play On Court 300/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Taunton latest; blinkers first time; off a short-break; hard to make a case for. Well beaten at triple-digit odds in two bumpers and on recent hurdling debut; blinkers on.
5th	6 5th (6) (33/1 -267%) Elusive Pb	33 33/1(-267%)	(6) Elusive Pb 33/1, Ran to form tried in new headgear combo when 7l third in a maiden bumper at Fakenham most recent run; effective around 2m, acts on heavy and good to soft; debut form franked at Listed level, should progress now hurdling. Placed in two slow-ground bumpers this year and ought to have a future over jumps.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 +33%) I'm Wide Awake	12 12/1(+33%)	(7) I'm Wide Awake 12/1, Poor hurdle debut when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Chepstow latest; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; consistent in bumpers, needs more over hurdles. Placed in all three bumpers and can probably better last month's low-key hurdle run.
7th	9 7th (9) (10/1 -82%) Karpenn	10 10/1(-82%)	(9) Karpenn 10/1, Fair debut over fences when 30l third in a 4yo chase at Auteuil most recent run; returning from long layoff; effective around 2m2f on heavy; had a wind op ahead of this British debut. Looked promising over hurdles in France in early 2025; makes British debut here.
8th	8 8th (8) (14/1 +65%) Inkaman	14 14/1(+65%)	(8) Inkaman 14/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle at Taunton latest; second run after wind op; likely to need more time. Ran okay on Flat debut in 2023; not seen again until pulled up over hurdles last month.
9th	15 9th (15) (200/1 -100%) Mrs Pen	200 200/1(-100%)	(15) Mrs Pen 200/1, Poor rules debut down the field in a maiden hurdle here most recent; effective at 3m in points; major improvement needed. Struggled when 300-1 for rules debut over C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago.
10th	12 10th (12) (15/2 -50%) Southfield Finale	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(12) Southfield Finale 15/2, Bit below debut level when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective up to 2m3f, acts on heavy and soft; chance down in trip. Fair second on hurdle debut last April; absent since lesser effort in November.
11th	1 11th (1) (250/1 -213%) American Trio	250 250/1(-213%)	(1) American Trio 250/1, Poor rules debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Taunton most recent; effective at 3m in points; major improvement needed. Suffered heavy defeat when 100-1 for last week's stable/hurdle debut at Taunton.
12th	13 12th (13) (300/1 -650%) Wozitworththewait	300 300/1(-650%)	(13) Wozitworththewait 300/1, Poor bumper debut well beaten in a bumper at Worcester only start; absent for very lengthy period; may need longer trips now hurdling. Absent since heavy defeat at triple-digit odds on bumper debut in summer 2024.
13th	2 13th (2) (200/1 -400%) Below The Belt	200 200/1(-400%)	(2) Below The Belt 200/1, Poor hurdles debut well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Hereford latest; effective at 2m in bumpers; needs much more. Soundly beaten on recent stable/hurdle debut at Hereford.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (300/1 -200%) Honey Haze	300 300/1(-200%)	(14) Honey Haze 300/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Hereford latest; hard to fancy and likely needs more time. Pulled up when a big-priced outsider for last month's hurdling debut at Hereford.

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

Dutch Corner and Constellation Walk have shown promise and are solid options for the shortlist, while Elusive Pb also has the potential to kick on and is one to monitor in the betting. However, MY BOY AARON took a big step forward on his previous hurdles form when a creditable third in a deeper race at Newbury and staying in maiden company could be a good move.

Preference is for CONSTELLATION WALK, who dips back into a maiden after running well in a good-quality handicap.

13:45 Exeter (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:53 Down Royal 20f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	8 1st (8) (12/1 +14%) Pat's Legacy	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Pat's Legacy 12/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 18l in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft to heavy and yielding; should improve again now handicapping. Second to Needs Must in a maiden on penultimate start, may find that rival too strong.
2	16 2nd (16) (5/1 +75%) Accustomed	5 5/1(+75%)	(16) Accustomed 5/1, Promising Flat debut 4l third in the Challenge Race at Punchestown most recent run; cheekpieces first time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on yielding, good; needs to back up recent maiden improvement, may do better at 3m. Pleasing run at Leopardstown at Christmas when not beaten far in sixth in a 23-runner race.
3	17 3rd (17) (9/1 +36%) Fairlander	9 9/1(+36%)	(17) Fairlander 9/1, Improved up in trip when fourth beaten 12l in a maiden hurdle at Naas latest; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft; may want this bit further. Ran on to good effect at Naas in December, potentially interesting in his first handicap.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +0%) Good Option	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Good Option 7/1, Improved up in trip and down in grade when second beaten 2l in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts with cut; progressing for top yard as trip increases. Second in a maiden at Fairyhouse, trainer's Ready For Road is arguably more appealing.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 -60%) Campbell Black	12 12/1(-60%)	(5) Campbell Black 12/1, Well treated on maiden form, improved suited by stiff test down in trip on handicap debut landing a handicap by a neck off a 6lb lower mark at Thurles last time; usually held up; effective 2m-2m4f with cut ; may have bit more to offer in handicaps but mark demands it. Won by a neck for this rider at Thurles, longer trip may help him to sustain improvement.
6th	12 6th (12) (7/1 -8%) Youlita	7 7/1(-8%)	(12) Youlita 7/1, Tired late on ground softer than ideal, ran well to a point 25l third in a novice hurdle here most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/4m, acts on good; progressing over hurdles, more to come when stepped back up in trip. Well beaten in two outings in novice company in January, maiden win was on good ground.
7th	10 7th (10) (14/1 -40%) Irish Champ	14 14/1(-40%)	(10) Irish Champ 14/1, Outpaced, bit below form but did see out the trip well when second beaten 17l in a maiden hurdle at Ayr latest; effective 2 1/2m; point winner should be winning soon over hurdles with opening mark looking lenient. Leopardstown fourth represents stronger form than two placed efforts at Ayr, fair chance.
8th	3 8th (3) (17/2 +15%) Chichester Park	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(3) Chichester Park 17/2, Outpaced, ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test 8l third in an auction hurdle at Leopardstown most recent run; effective 2m, acts on soft, good; may do better over this bit further. Satisfactory run in a novice event last time, this longer trip could help his cause.
9th	15 9th (15) (28/1 -56%) Cola Blaze	28 28/1(-56%)	(15) Cola Blaze 28/1, Improved but outclassed comfortably held in Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse last time; effective 2m, acts on soft; may need further, highly tried, wants drop in grade. Bumper winner in 2023; has been tried at a high level, this is much more realistic.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (9/1 +36%) Long Branch	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Long Branch 9/1, Improved again benefitting from pace collapse 5 1/4l third in a novice hurdle at Thurles most recent run; off a short-break; effective around 2m-2m7f, acts on soft, good; progressive, could be well treated back in a handicap. Thurles novice winner is now 15lb higher than when third on his handicap debut, tough task.
10th	13 10th (13) (18/1 +45%) High Notions	18 18/1(+45%)	(13) High Notions 18/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Navan latest; off a short-break; effective 2m4f; form of maiden win had knocks, bit to prove in handicaps. Maiden hurdle winner, questions to answer after being pulled up in her first handicap.
11th	11 11th (11) (14/1 +22%) Mavetherave	14 14/1(+22%)	(11) Mavetherave 14/1, May have found ground too soft comfortably held in a novice hurdle here last time; off a short-break; acts on good, yielding to soft, effective 2m6f, looks strong stayer; consistent in maidens. Finished 6l behind Youlita when fifth here in January, may struggle to reverse that form.
12th	19 12th (19) (66/1 -100%) Mr Devlin	66 66/1(-100%)	(19) Mr Devlin 66/1, Below form on softer ground down the field in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown most recent; seems effective at 2m on yielding; needs more. Mid-division behind Campbell Black at Thurles, jumping was untidy at Leopardstown.
13th	2 13th (2) (14/1 -40%) Welluknow	14 14/1(-40%)	(2) Welluknow 14/1, Improved up in trip when winning a novice hurdle at Fairyhouse by 4l last time; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on yielding and heavy; could be well treated back in a handicap. Bounced back from a disappointing run to win readily at Fairyhouse, more progress feasible.
14th	6 14th (6) (80/1 -300%) Jerrari	80 80/1(-300%)	(6) Jerrari 80/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Navan latest where unsuited by heavy ground; should come on for that; effective 2m on good; handicapper may have caught up. Won twice on good ground last summer, testing conditions were against him on a recent run.
15th	18 15th (18) (33/1 +34%) Hey Babbs	33 33/1(+34%)	(18) Hey Babbs 33/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; pulled up in a handicap chase at Thurles latest; effective at around 2 1/2m, acts on good; likely capable of better on spring ground. Seems to have lost her way over hurdles since a Wexford win last July, hard to fancy.
16th	4 16th (4) (10/1 -122%) Needs Must	10 10/1(-122%)	(4) Needs Must 10/1, Yard won this last year; fell in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest when looked a huge threat; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on heavy, good; more to come now handicapping. Poised to challenge when falling two out at Punchestown, one for the shortlist.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (25/1 -79%) Ready For Road	25 25/1(-79%)	(9) Ready For Road 25/1, Back to form on handicap debut comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; effective 2m-2m4f; debut form franked, can do better handicapping when stepped up in trip. Kept on for fifth over 2m at Fairyhouse, definite chance over this longer distance.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (33/1 -230%) Coco Masterpiece	33 33/1(-230%)	(14) Coco Masterpiece 33/1, Hampered when beaten down the field in a maiden hurdle at Naas most recent; effective 2m, acts with cut; point and bumper winner has had plenty of issues, inconsistent in short career over hurdles. Point winner for this team, useful bumper form for Willie Mullins, not the force he was.

LTO Selection:

NEEDS MUST could pick up compensation after falling two out when still in with a chance at Punchestown. His maiden hurdle victory in Fairyhouse showed what he is capable of. Long Branch faced a stiff task in a novice hurdle at Thurles, but kept on well for third. On his previous start, he took a rated novice hurdle in Thurles and Sean Cleary-Farrell's 7lb claim has him on a mark he should be a factor off. Campbell Black landed a gamble by a neck in a ladies' handicap hurdle at Thurles last month and can go well off 6lb higher. Welluknow was victorious in two of his last three starts and is a trip-versatile sort who can get into the mix.

This longer trip may help CHICHESTER PARK, a point-to-point winner who has run creditably over 2m in his four attempts over hurdles.

13:53 Down Royal 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:02 Wetherby (Class 4) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (20/1 -208%) Girl Friday	20 20/1(-208%)	(2) Girl Friday 20/1, Promising debut 2l winner in a maiden at Curraghmore on debut; point form nothing special but could progress under rules. Point winner and half-sister to the useful Abuffalosoldier; could go well on rules debut.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/10 +20%) Sallyville Lady	1.1 11/10(+20%)	(7) Sallyville Lady 11/10, Bit free but rallied gamely, ran to form 11l third in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow most recent run; effective 2m5f/2m6f with plenty of cut; consistent in short career and should be winning soon. Point winner; in the first three on all three hurdle starts and holds leading claims.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/4 +18%) Biglesisback	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(1) Biglesisback 9/4, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Ayr latest where outstayed late; effective 2m to 3m, acts on soft and good; in good form until latest; drop in trip should suit. Pulled up latest but runner-up 3 times in a row previously; major player if back on song.
4	3 4th (3) (40/1 -150%) I Heard A Rumour	40 40/1(-150%)	(3) I Heard A Rumour 40/1, Outpaced, ran to form well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow latest; in good hands and longer trip should suit but may need more time. The step up in trip could suit but considerable improvement need; looks yard second-string.
5th	5 5th (5) (125/1 -150%) Khaleesi Queen	125 125/1(-150%)	(5) Khaleesi Queen 125/1, Improved up in trip comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2m; needs more. Took a step forward when fifth at Newcastle but others have a lot more substance to claims.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (5/2 +9%) Joan's Choice	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(4) Joan's Choice 5/2, Ran to form, still a touch green under pressure when winning a Mares bumper at Plumpton by 2l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on soft, good to soft; bumper win franked; more to come now hurdling. Bumper winner who brings potential to her hurdle debut and could have a big part to play.

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

Point winner Sallyville Lady has yet to open her account over hurdles but she has posted a number of creditable efforts in defeat. Dan Skelton's mare should go close again, as might Biglesisback, who had been knocking at the door prior to being pulled up at Ayr. That being said, a chance can be taken on JOAN'S CHOICE, who would appear to have a big future in this sphere having won a bumper in comfortable fashion at Plumpton in December.

Point winner SALLYVILLE LADY is taken to get off the mark under rules, having finished in the first three on all three hurdle starts.

14:02 Wetherby (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:12 Wexford 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (14/1 -27%) Zam Bobbler	14 14/1(-27%)	(12) Zam Bobbler 14/1, Ran to form comfortably held in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown last time; effective 2m; in fair form, bit more to come. Like a few of these, he's shown some ability without remotely threatening to win.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/4 +44%) Mart Lane	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(9) Mart Lane 9/4, Ran to form comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last time; effective 2m, acts on heavy; in good form, should be competitive in weaker contest. Remote fifth at Thurles but 17 ran and the winner is useful.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 +13%) Let's Go La Fichad	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Let's Go La Fichad 14/1, Far too free comfortably held in a bumper at Navan last time; hood first time; well fancied on debut in bumpers but showed nothing in that sphere. Too keen and tailed off in bumpers at Fairyhouse and Navan; headgear is now turned to.
4	4 4th (4) (17/2 +6%) King Of Westeros	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(4) King Of Westeros 17/2, Bit free but improved well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown latest; effective over 2 1/2m, acts on heavy; from good yard, type to do better handicapping. Hasn't offered much so far under rules and might be one for handicaps at some stage.
5th	14 5th (14) (100/1 +0%) Powerful Rosie	100 100/1(+0%)	(14) Powerful Rosie 100/1, Never threatened beaten 8l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; pedigree mix of speed and stamina; hard to fancy on Flat debut. Tailed off over hurdles in the autumn and has since looked very limited on the Flat.
6th	13 6th (13) (25/1 -233%) Brother Hollie	25 25/1(-233%)	(13) Brother Hollie 25/1, Ran to form comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Navan last time; hood first time; returning from a break; flat-bred, effective 2m; probably one for handicaps after this. Beaten a shade under 20l in maidens at Cork (good) and Navan (heavy); now hooded.
7th	6 7th (6) (40/1 +60%) Le Midnightdancer	40 40/1(+60%)	(6) Le Midnightdancer 40/1, Below form well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; off a short-break; likely to need more time. No show at all in maidens won by smart types Ballyfad and Mighty Park.
8th	8 8th (8) (100/1 -52%) Marian Avenue	100 100/1(-52%)	(8) Marian Avenue 100/1, Mistakes, green, continued in poor form down the field in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel most recent; effective 2m, acts on soft; yet to show anything. Huge odds for all his runs and has performed accordingly; will probably need handicaps.
9th	2 9th (2) (150/1 +0%) Elbow Lane	150 150/1(+0%)	(2) Elbow Lane 150/1, Badly hampered, improved from debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Naas most recent; effective 2m; point form had knocks, may need more time over hurdles. Third in a point but tailed off in his two maiden hurdles and best watched for now.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (16/5 +42%) Blazing Duke	3.2 16/5(+42%)	(1) Blazing Duke 16/5, Yard won this last year; bit below form but did see out the longer trip well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Naas latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on heavy; from good yard which does well here, should have more to offer over hurdles. Encouraging fifth at Gowran and didn't appear to stay the 2m3f last time.
10th	5 10th (5) (50/1 -150%) Large Steps	50 50/1(-150%)	(5) Large Steps 50/1, Failed to build on debut down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown most recent; off a short-break; acts on yielding; debut form here franked, must bounce back. Showed a bit on his debut (beaten 20l) but Punchestown was disappointing.
11th	10 11th (10) (250/1 -25%) Sonny Koufax	250 250/1(-25%)	(10) Sonny Koufax 250/1, Too green to show anything well beaten in a bumper here latest; returning from a break; showed little in points or so far under rules. Tailed off in only completed point and has beaten one rival in two bumpers.
12th	11 12th (11) (18/1 +91%) True Harmony	18 18/1(+91%)	(11) True Harmony 18/1, Never threatened well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel latest; point winner could have more to offer under rules but may need more time. Won a point but it's been a struggle in his two maiden hurdles, both on heavy.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (9/4 -50%) Eliodam	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(3) Eliodam 9/4, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Thurles latest; from top yard but yet to deliver on market expecations; should be capable of much better. Twice a beaten favourite so comes with risks but he's surely capable of better.

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

MART LANE has shown just mild promise so far but this is a weak maiden and he can progress. From a useful Flat family, the selection has yet to trouble the judge but he was beaten by capable rivals at Thurles last month, with the well-beaten third-placed horse scoring subsequently. Eliodam has started at short-odds on each of his three runs and while yet to show much, he should be competitive. King Of Westeros has been well held in a trio of hurdling efforts since finishing second in a point-to-point last November but drops in grade today.

It's hard to make a solid case for any of these but the chances are that ELIODAM is capable of considerably better than he's shown.

14:12 Wexford 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Exeter (Class 5) 23f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (6/1 -9%) Local Derby	6 6/1(-9%)	(7) Local Derby 6/1, Scored by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Wincanton penultimate start; departed early at Fontwell latest; effective over 2m5f, acts on any; more to come. Won at Wincanton in January, despite still looking green, and can probably improve again.
2	14 2nd (14) (14/1 -75%) Blue In The West	14 14/1(-75%)	(14) Blue In The West 14/1, Far too much to do in race dominated from front, did best of those held up beaten 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; usually held up; effective at around 3m; inconsistent for new yard. Ran on well for third over C&D this month but is 0-19 over hurdles now; others look safer.
3	12 3rd (12) (16/1 -60%) Bredon Hill Dart	16 16/1(-60%)	(12) Bredon Hill Dart 16/1, Race may have come a bit soon when fourth beaten 16l off 89 last time, same mark here; effective 2m4f-3m acts on heavy and good to soft; needs more off this mark. Won here two starts ago but is not one to rely upon; others preferred.
4	16 4th (16) (22/1 -38%) Moonlight Artist	22 22/1(-38%)	(16) Moonlight Artist 22/1, Back to form back over hurdles when beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time; effective 2m5f-3m, acts on any; unreliable but capable. Not firing on all cylinders this season and inconsistent nowadays too.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/4 +44%) Special John	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(6) Special John 9/4, Travelled up in trip, possibly didn't stay on easier ground when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Windsor last time; in good form prior; effective 2m6f-3m2f, suited by decent ground; of obvious interest back hurdling off a 10lb lower mark tried in cheekpieces. Has done well over fences for new stable; back hurdling on a lower mark; major player.
6th	11 6th (11) (50/1 +0%) Dessie Haze	50 50/1(+0%)	(11) Dessie Haze 50/1, Needed run, found ground too soft well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; effective 2m-2m4f on good; must bounce back. Had ground excuse when returning from a layoff and remains lightly raced; not ruled out.
7th	15 7th (15) (10/1 +29%) Watchoutitscookie	10 10/1(+29%)	(15) Watchoutitscookie 10/1, Ran to form when 9 1/2l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run; effective 2m3f-3m, acts on heavy and good; capable off this mark. Might find others better handicapped but is in good form and probably won't be far away.
8th	9 8th (9) (9/1 -64%) Square Du Roule	9 9/1(-64%)	(9) Square Du Roule 9/1, Ran to form, flattened out again beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Taunton last time; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 2m2f-3m on a sound surface; in form but can be weak in a finish. Has performed well on all three starts since course win in November; respected.
9th	17 9th (17) (40/1 +39%) I Love You Sivola	40 40/1(+39%)	(17) I Love You Sivola 40/1, No obvious excuse when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell last time; off a short-break; effective around 3m; regressive since move from France. Yet to add to French chase win in 2022, and recent hurdling form has been underwhelming.
10th	4 10th (4) (22/1 -120%) Jurassic Pet	22 22/1(-120%)	(4) Jurassic Pet 22/1, Ran to form when 12l third in a maiden hurdle at Hereford most recent run; effective around 2m4f on soft; this longer trip may suit now handicapping. Irish point winner; began rules career with two encouraging runs; can improve in handicaps.
11th	13 11th (13) (25/1 -79%) Klervia	25 25/1(-79%)	(13) Klervia 25/1, Below form, may haver found ground a bit quick comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot last time; returning from long layoff; effective 2m-2m4f on good to soft and good; might need this. Absent since modest sixth on last summer's handicap debut; now with new stable.
12th	10 12th (10) (28/1 -12%) Shot Boii	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Shot Boii 28/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Taunton tried in blinkers latest; effective 3m, acts on any; must bounce back after a couple of below par efforts. Second in a chase in December but pulled up twice since; first hurdle run since 2023.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (11/2 -10%) Loki's Mischief	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Loki's Mischief 11/2, Ran to form back from break, seeing out the longer trip when second beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap hurdle here latest; returning from a break; effective 2m-3m on any ground; can go well again. 0-6 over hurdles but kept on for second over C&D on latest outing in November.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (12/1 +25%) Looking For Larry	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) Looking For Larry 12/1, Ran to form, just flattening out on ground more testing than ideal when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; inconsistent. Course winner in early 2025 but recent efforts no better than respectable.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (20/1 0%) Pop's Folly	20 20/1(0%)	(8) Pop's Folly 20/1, Bit free up in trip but not disgraced on handicap debut when 16l third in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon most recent run; effective up to 3m1f, acts with cut; capable of better yet in handicaps. Bettered low-key handicap debut when respectable third last time; more is needed again.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (66/1 -230%) The Jam Man	66 66/1(-230%)	(1) The Jam Man 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Hereford latest; effective at 3m with cut; regressive since layoff and back hurdling now. In poor form for new stable this season but still worth a check in the betting.
18	18 \|PU\| (18) (80/1 -21%) Elfride	80 80/1(-21%)	(18) Elfride 80/1, Another poor effort when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter most recent; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; regressive. Struggled last year and competes from 6lb out of handicap today; had wind op in January.

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

Local Derby can be forgiven for unseating Freddie Gordon after surprising the rider by jumping the path in between flights at Fontwell. He can figure if bouncing back to the form of his Wincanton success. However, preference is for SPECIAL JOHN, who won over 3m here on similar ground in November, before following up Wincanton soon after. He drops back down in class now reverting to hurdles, after failing to complete the hat-trick last time out, and may be revived with first-time cheekpieces added. Loki's Mischief and Pop's Folly also warrant close inspection.

Progressive over fences for his new stable this season, SPECIAL JOHN is taken to exploit a lower hurdle mark.

14:20 Exeter (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:28 Down Royal 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (11/1 +56%) Rockstown Girl	11 11/1(+56%)	(1) Rockstown Girl 11/1, Mistakes, never threatened, race may have come too soon well beaten in a handicap hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m; inconsistent. Was going ok when brought down on penultimate, drops in grade, can't fully discount.
2	14 2nd (14) (7/2 +46%) Coppola	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(14) Coppola 7/2, Never in the race well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Naas latest; significant jockey booking; off a short-break; placed in points but poor so far under rules. Maiden pointer, disappointing on h'cap debut latest, new yard, needs to improve.
3	20 3rd (20) (16/5 +80%) Rajjnatin	3.2 16/5(+80%)	(20) Rajjnatin 16/5, Never threatened down in trip well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m; unreliable. Modest form in maidens and handicaps, best watched on debut for new yard unless backed.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 -80%) Ballyedward	18 18/1(-80%)	(5) Ballyedward 18/1, Ran to form on chase debut looking strong stayer 10l third in a handicap chase at Ayr most recent run; effective 2 1/2m; may yet have more to offer. Beaten 10l on h'cap chase debut at Ayr, 5lb lower for first h'cap hurdle, needs more.
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 +65%) Saunton Surf	14 14/1(+65%)	(2) Saunton Surf 14/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Naas latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m; bit to prove for new yard, needs this step back up in trip. Hard to fancy on first two runs for this yard but drop in grade may help.
6th	10 6th (10) (20/1 +0%) Hello Johnjoe	20 20/1(+0%)	(10) Hello Johnjoe 20/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Thurles latest where failed to stay 2m6f; in good form prior to that; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft; more to come in handicaps at 2 1/2m. Good run at Clonmel on penultimate, pulled up latest at Thurles, needs to rebound.
7th	19 7th (19) (5/1 +85%) Blossom De Mai	5 5/1(+85%)	(19) Blossom De Mai 5/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Thurles latest where found little for pressure; usually held up; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on any; form in and out; place claims off light weight. On long losing run, pulled up the last twice, needs a revival.
8th	11 8th (11) (15/2 +38%) Las Brisas Boy	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(11) Las Brisas Boy 15/2, Got racing too early when fourth beaten 29l in a handicap hurdle at Limerick latest; effective 2m, acts on heavy; may do better handicapping. Weakened quickly on h'cap debut, dropped 1lb, can only watch upped in trip.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (10/1 +0%) Jumble Light	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Jumble Light 10/1, Outpaced, looked in need of further when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good; fair mark on maiden form, may do better over further. Not beaten far in second handicap on latest, step up in trip should suit, chance.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (13/2 +7%) Political Stance	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(8) Political Stance 13/2, When second beaten 20l in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; effective 2-3m, acts on heavy and good; likely has more to offer in handicaps, should come on for latest. Strip fitter for h'cap bow latest when beaten 20l, up in trip a plus, not without a chance.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (22/1 -57%) Monroes Hollow	22 22/1(-57%)	(4) Monroes Hollow 22/1, Not find much having been hampered, needed run, ran well to a point beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle here last time; off a short-break; effective 2m; needs to build on reappearance. 0-7, strip fitter for okay run over shorter here latest, each-way shout upped in trip.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (33/1 -371%) Sunwalk	33 33/1(-371%)	(15) Sunwalk 33/1, Returned to form back over hurdles beaten 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark here last time; off a short-break; effective 2m; maiden over hurdles, not one to rely on building on latest revival. Narrowly denied over 2m1f here latest, not certain to back that up over this longer trip.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (50/1 -25%) Mister Persistence	50 50/1(-25%)	(17) Mister Persistence 50/1, Mistakes, outclassed comfortably held in an auction hurdle at Leopardstown last time; effective 2 1/2m; regressive. 0-11 and yet to display any signs of winning potential, hard to make a case for.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (100/1 -203%) Annilogs Flame	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) Annilogs Flame 100/1, Outclassed down the field in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent; pointer likely to need this bit further and more time under rules. Handicap debutante, glimmer of ability in one maiden, watch unless market speaks.

LTO Selection:

ASWELLASABENTLEY travelled well before finishing third over a shorter trip at this track in January. He's bred to appreciate further as a half-brother to Spinningayarn, who finished fifth in the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival last week. Jaynemax ran a cracker in second in a higher grade at Leopardstown this month, so his turn may not be far away. Sunwalk showed marked improvement to take the runner-up berth here over Christmas which gives him claims, while first-reserve Somersby Roost would merit a second glance, for an in-form stable, if getting a run.

A chance is taken on JUMBLE LIGHT who has been shaping like this longer trip will suit in recent starts

14:28 Down Royal 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:37 Wetherby (Class 4) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/3 +0%) Rath Gaul Hill	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(5) Rath Gaul Hill 10/3, Never jumped or travelled when fourth beaten 27l in a handicap chase at Newbury latest; blinkers first time; effective 2m, acts on soft, good to soft; below par this term, handicapper relenting; longer trip could suit and top jockey booked. 5lb below last winning mark but patchy form this season and the trip may stretch him.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 -48%) William Cody	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(4) William Cody 10/3, Travelled, out-battled late having looked winner beaten 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Southwell last time; trainer in form; effective 2m4f, acts on soft and good; competitively weighted and consistent but poor strike rate for a reason. Clear with a progressive winner when second at Southwell and he's high on the list.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/1 -100%) Geryville	7 7/1(-100%)	(1) Geryville 7/1, Went clear, returned to form off reduced mark landing a handicap by 4l off a 7lb lower mark here last time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by some cut, likes Wetherby; back in form but career high mark to defy. 10yo who has never won off a mark but this high but he did it nicely over C&D last time.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 -75%) No But I Will	14 14/1(-75%)	(2) No But I Will 14/1, Landing a handicap by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Fakenham last time; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m5f on good, soft; suited by front running, in form, remains on workable mark. Course winner who scored at Fakenham on his stable debut and is entitled to respect.
5th	7 5th (7) (7/4 +83%) Empty Nest	1.75 7/4(+83%)	(7) Empty Nest 7/4, Taken on up front and didn't find much comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; effective 2m4f, acts on soft but best on a sound surface; back in form until latest. Disappointing over C&D last time but in good form previously and could bounce back.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/1 -29%) Arthur's Quay	9 9/1(-29%)	(3) Arthur's Quay 9/1, Ran to form back down in trip 12l third in a handicap chase at Ayr most recent run; returning from a break; effective at around 2m4f, acts on good to soft, good; back on last winning mark, in fair form. Respectable third over 2m at Ayr last time and could benefit from the step back up in trip.
7th	6 7th (6) (50/1 -25%) Clonakilty	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Clonakilty 50/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts with cut; inconsistent. Well handicapped on form as recent as last April but he's struggled so far for this yard.

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

GERYVILLE often reserves his best for this C&D and he remains competitively treated from 7lb higher than when winning here last time. William Cody went close at Southwell most recently and the consistent gelding is expected to run well once more along with the in-form No But I Will. Also keep in mind Rath Gaul Hill, who has the assistance of Sean Bowen for the first time.

Having finished a clear second to a progressive winner at Southwell last time, WILLIAM CODY is taken to go one better today.

14:37 Wetherby (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:47 Wexford 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 -29%) Westoftignes	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(5) Westoftignes 9/2, Hampered last, just failed, ran to best, touch unlucky beaten a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Gowran Park last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-2m6f, acts on heavy, good; in form, may do better over slightly further. Just denied in a Gowran handicap last time; should run well off 4lb higher for a new yard.
2	9 2nd (9) (14/1 +44%) Poppycon	14 14/1(+44%)	(9) Poppycon 14/1, Outpaced, never threatened well beaten in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown latest; effective 2m1f with cut; could improve now handicapping. Well beaten in three maiden hurdles; do better in this grade though others still preferred.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/2 -67%) Harty Cup	2.5 5/2(-67%)	(4) Harty Cup 5/2, Did it easily and improved outclassing rivals landing a handicap by 6l off a 10lb lower mark at Clonmel last time; effective 2m, acts on heavy; progressing in handicaps, likely more to come over a bit further. Clonmel winner was raised 10lb but could well be progressing enough to defy that.
4	1 4th (1) (13/2 +54%) Good Deal	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(1) Good Deal 13/2, Ran to form 25l third in a maiden hurdle at Navan most recent run; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts with cut; spring form had knocks, recent efforts look level. Capable of running well on handicap debut but could be vulnerable too off top-weight.
5th	3 5th (3) (13/2 +54%) You Done Well	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(3) You Done Well 13/2, Needed run beaten 9l in a claiming hurdle at Clonmel last time; effective 2 1/2m on soft, good; inconsistent but well treated back in a handicap. Not a bad debut for this stable in a Clonmel claimer and one to consider.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/3 +58%) The Dancen Kid	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(6) The Dancen Kid 10/3, Travelled, probably challenged a bit too early, improved down in trip beaten 3l off a 3lb lower mark at Leopardstown last time; effective 2m-2m2f with cut; needs to build on latest. Third in a Leopardstown handicap over 2m2f; raised 3lb and this trip should be fine.
7th	7 7th (7) (18/1 -177%) Comanche Moon	18 18/1(-177%)	(7) Comanche Moon 18/1, Travelled strongly but found little looking in need of the outing when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; usually held up; effective 2m, acts with cut; likely capable of better this term. Beaten 11l by Harty Cup at Clonmel last time on first run for 343 days; fitter now; player.
8th	2 8th (2) (15/2 0%) Harry's Dream	7.5 15/2(0%)	(2) Harry's Dream 15/2, Yard won this last year; ran to form when second beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Limerick latest; effective 2m, wants some give; back in form and go well again. Running well in defeat lately and can go well but is vulnerable off this mark too.
9th	8 9th (8) (100/1 -203%) Native Policy	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) Native Policy 100/1, Improved a little on final qualifying run down the field in a maiden hurdle at Naas most recent; effective 2m3f; needs more again to figure now handicapping. Beaten 33l at Naas last time; can do better in this grade but still best watched for now.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (200/1 -203%) Real Petite	200 200/1(-203%)	(11) Real Petite 200/1, No obvious excuse down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown most recent; off a short-break; effective 8-12f, yet to match winter AW maiden efforts on flat; bit to prove over hurdles. Well beaten in four juvenile hurdles; has to do much better and 4lb out of the handicap.

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

HARTY CUP won well last month and although he is 10lb higher now, he remains open to improvement. Placed third on point-to-point debut last March, the selection finished behind the reopposing Westoftignes at Gowran in January but stepped forward from that showing when scoring at Clonmel (where Commanche Moon finished fourth). Westoftignes comes here fresher than the selection and has changed yards since that latest performance. The Dancen Kid showed improvement when finishing third in a big-field handicap at Leopardstown recently.

HARTY CUP (nap) improved plenty to score easily at Clonmel and can defy a 10lb rise to win again.

14:47 Wexford 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:55 Exeter (Class 4) 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (9/2 +44%) Snapdance	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(11) Snapdance 9/2, Bit keen but ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off this mark at Taunton last time; trainer in form; effective 2m3f-3m, acts on soft and good; in fair form and can go well again. Running well in defeat and latest second at Taunton has been franked by the winner.
2	10 2nd (10) (7/2 +36%) Noble Blue	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(10) Noble Blue 7/2, Big effort back under rules when second beaten 4l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m4f-2m6f under rules, acts with cut; prolific pointer may have more to offer. Prolific in points prior to last month's C&D 2nd when back under rules; in with a chance.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 +9%) Firm But Fair	5 5/1(+9%)	(4) Firm But Fair 5/1, Ran to form when 11l third in a handicap hurdle at Southwell most recent run; effective 2m4f-3m with cut; more to come in handicaps, should be winning soon. 3rd on handicap debut at Southwell; improvement needed but lightly raced and in good hands.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 +20%) Pyleigh Master	8 8/1(+20%)	(1) Pyleigh Master 8/1, Too free back from break, needed run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; returning from a break; effective 2m4f-2m6f, acts with cut; unexposed but mark demands more. Tailed off on sole outing this term but retains potential judged on last season's promise.
5th	3 5th (3) (5/1 +38%) Eton Mes	5 5/1(+38%)	(3) Eton Mes 5/1, Travelled, ran to form even though race maybe came too soon when third at Ffos Las latest; effective 2m-2m5f on heavy and good to soft; in fine form but new mark has kicked in. Won first two h'caps and latest run may have come too soon; might still have more to offer.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 -75%) Ri Na Cuirte	14 14/1(-75%)	(8) Ri Na Cuirte 14/1, Outpaced, below form off revised mark comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Hereford last time; visor first time; effective 3m, acts on any but suited by decent ground; steadily progressive until latest, handicapper may have caught up. Better could have been expected at Hereford but he won here two starts ago.
7th	9 7th (9) (13/2 -136%) Madajovy	6.5 13/2(-136%)	(9) Madajovy 13/2, Ran to form up in trip in first-time cheekpieces when second beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton latest; effective at 2m3f-3m1f on a sound surface; from good yard and may do better still. Runner-up in first two handicaps and this unexposed 6yo could continue to progress.
8th	7 8th (7) (25/1 -108%) George Henry	25 25/1(-108%)	(7) George Henry 25/1, Mistakes, not find much, needed run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield most recent; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f, acts on soft and good; inconsistent, needs to leave reappearance form behind. Tailed off on sole outing this season but lightly raced and with top yard; not written off.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (12/1 +40%) Astronomic View	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Astronomic View 12/1, Did plenty early, race may have come too soon when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time; effective 2m4f-3m6f with cut; not ruled out back hurdling. In good form over fences prior to failing to stay 3m5f last time; could go well.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (22/1 -238%) Allstitchedup	22 22/1(-238%)	(5) Allstitchedup 22/1, Too keen but ran to form when fourth beaten 22l in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las latest; returning from a break; effective 2m4f on soft; wind op has helped, more to come now handicapping. Makes h'cap debut after 2nd wind op; interesting, especially if attracting market support.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (150/1 -500%) Son Of Hypnos	150 150/1(-500%)	(2) Son Of Hypnos 150/1, Ran to form when well beaten in a handicap at Gowran Park latest; returning from a break; effective 2m-2m3f over hurdles; bit to find back hurdling. Flat, hurdle and chase winner in Ireland but the last of those victories was in July 2024.

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

Eton Mes was 7lb well in at Ffos Las most recently but failed to capitalise and looks vulnerable now his new mark has kicked in. Therefore, NOBLE BLUE could be more profitable to follow. A dogged second over C&D last month, this six-time point-to-point winner should be much wiser to the task in hand. Snapdance and Madajovy are both consistent and command respect. Ri Na Cuirte is a previous course winner to also consider.

The lightly raced bottom weight SNAPDANCE has been running well in defeat and is taken to get off the mark. Madajovy is feared.

14:55 Exeter (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:03 Down Royal 20f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	14 1st (14) (14/1 -40%) Let Him B	14 14/1(-40%)	(14) Let Him B 14/1, Below form, may have found ground too quick down the field in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon most recent; returning from long layoff; effective 2m, acts with cut; in poor form when last seen. 0-9 over hurdles, off since poor run at Huntingdon a year ago, hard to fancy.
2	16 2nd (16) (12/1 +25%) Dolly Watkins	12 12/1(+25%)	(16) Dolly Watkins 12/1, Benefited from first-time cheekpieces, back to form 8l third in a handicap hurdle at Limerick most recent run; returning from long layoff; effective 2 1/2m, acts on yielding; fair mark if fit for return. Good effort when last seen at Limerick last April, market best guide on return from break.
3	15 3rd (15) (11/4 +54%) Pleasureofpressure	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(15) Pleasureofpressure 11/4, Ran to form when second beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Tramore latest; returning from a break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; still a maiden but arrives in form. Found just one too good at Tramore latest, up 2lb, go well if ready after break.
4	4 4th (4) (18/1 -29%) Joya Del Mar	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Joya Del Mar 18/1, Every chance, ran to form beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last time; effective 2m4f, may not get further; inconsistent maiden, handicapper relenting. 0-20 under Rules, has C&D form but off since October and might need this run.
5th	7 5th (7) (20/1 +0%) Under Cover	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Under Cover 20/1, Never put into the race ridden to see out the trip comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last time; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m; could improve for more positive handling in handicaps. Minor promise in maidens, cheekpieces on for h'cap bow, check the market.
6th	12 6th (12) (20/1 +20%) Written In My Soul	20 20/1(+20%)	(12) Written In My Soul 20/1, Ran to form well beaten in an auction hurdle at Thurles latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f on a sound surface; likely one for handicaps, mark fair. Placed in sole point, modest maiden form, could do better in handicaps, check market.
7th	2 7th (2) (40/1 -100%) Tuckmill	40 40/1(-100%)	(2) Tuckmill 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Wexford latest; effective 2m, best on soft surface; good mark on chase form but struggling when last seen Rated 12lb higher over fences, pulled up when last seen in Aug', might need this.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 +10%) Diaduit Buachaill	18 18/1(+10%)	(5) Diaduit Buachaill 18/1, Outclassed down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown most recent; returning from a break; should be effective 2m-2m4f, acts on yielding, good; must bounce back on handicap debut, better ground may help. Modest maiden form, could improve for switch to handicap, check the market.
9th	18 9th (18) (8/1 +43%) Bella Union	8 8/1(+43%)	(18) Bella Union 8/1, Poorly placed in race dominated from front well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick latest; effective 2 1/2m on good; generally consistent but frustrating maiden. Long standing maiden, beaten 10l when last seen in Oct', others appeal more.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (28/1 -12%) Rolly Bowley Boy	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Rolly Bowley Boy 28/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Cork latest; returning from a break; effective around 2m4f, acts on soft; good mark on chase efforts but form tailed off in autumn. No win since Jan' 2023, failed to complete last four, watch on first run for new yard.
10th	21 10th (21) (16/1 -33%) Midleton Rare	16 16/1(-33%)	(21) Midleton Rare 16/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Fairyhouse in January; every chance, ran to form seventh beaten 19l off 100 last time, 1lb lower here; blinkers first time; effective 2 1/2m with cut; mark demands more. Won off 6lb lower on New Year's Day, poor thrice since, new headgear; reserve.
11th	8 11th (8) (14/1 +30%) What's It To Ya	14 14/1(+30%)	(8) What's It To Ya 14/1, Unseated in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown latest having been hampered; should have more to offer for top stable but yet to prove up to this mark. No show in maidens, 80-1 and unseated on h'cap bow latest, may need more time.
12th	11 12th (11) (11/1 +67%) Little Boy Sivola	11 11/1(+67%)	(11) Little Boy Sivola 11/1, Outpaced, not knocked about once chance was gone comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time; usually held up; returning from a break; effective 2m3f with cut; needs more. No show in first two h'caps, off since October, can only be watched for now.
13th	9 13th (9) (13/2 -86%) Button Rock	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(9) Button Rock 13/2, Yard won this last year; hampered late but improved a little comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel last time; returning from a break; effective 2-2 1/2m; looks one for handicaps, could improve off what looks lenient opening mark. Best maiden hurdle run his last one, mark of 90 could be workable, interesting.
14th	1 14th (1) (12/1 +14%) Fool Me Once	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Fool Me Once 12/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; returning from a break; effective 2m-2m6f, good ground probably suits best; frustrating maiden. Pulled up on heavy when last seen, this ground more suitable, down in grade, not dismissed.
15th	6 15th (6) (66/1 -230%) Leitzel	66 66/1(-230%)	(6) Leitzel 66/1, Possibly not stay down the field in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan most recent; effective 2m, acts on good; inconsistent maiden. Flat winner, off since last July, likely best watched on first start for new stable.
20	20 \|PU\| (20) (8/1 +33%) Chemdawg	8 8/1(+33%)	(20) Chemdawg 8/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel latest; effective 2m-3m, acts on heavy, good; in good form until latest. Pulled up latest but had previously been shaping well, yard back in form, could go well.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (16/1 +68%) Shanroe Nancy	16 16/1(+68%)	(17) Shanroe Nancy 16/1, Disappointing hurdles return well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m, acts on good; yet to prove up to this mark. No impact yet in handicaps, beaten 38l latest, new cheekpieces need to transform.

LTO Selection:

KANOG BAY disappointed at Thurles but, prior to that, won smartly at Fairyhouse and could bounce back to form. Rebel Cowgirl enjoyed herself off the front at Punchestown and similar tactics could see her involved once again. Pleasureofpressure has been placed on his last two starts and is on a mark he can be effective off. Others pitching for prize money include Gordon Elliott's Button Rock and Limerick-third Dolly Watkins.

Oliver McKiernan's horses are back in form and CHEMDAWG is taken to bounce back from a poor effort at Clonmel last time

15:03 Down Royal 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:12 Wetherby (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (12/1 +0%) Sweeper System	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Sweeper System 12/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2m; penultimate form franked, still early days in handicaps, could bounce back. Pulled up here on handicap debut but the shorter trip & forecast better ground could help.
2	11 2nd (11) (7/1 -56%) Ice Jet	7 7/1(-56%)	(11) Ice Jet 7/1, Still green and jumped poorly well beaten in a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell latest; returning from a break; should be effective at 2m; more of a handicap type but mark demands improvement. Down the field in three juvenile h'dles but should be able to make an impact off this mark.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/2 -13%) Berry Edge	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(8) Berry Edge 9/2, Did it cosily, benefitted from patient ride as race developed early landing a handicap by 7 1/2l off a 8lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m; multiple flat winner, progressing over hurdles. Comfortably got off the mark over hurdles over C&D last month; 8lb rise may not stop him.
4	10 4th (10) (11/2 +8%) Big Love	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(10) Big Love 11/2, Outpaced, ran to form comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Catterick last time; may need more time over hurdles. Yet to show much but h'cap debut provides him with a more realistic chance; watch market.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 +76%) Justus	12 12/1(+76%)	(2) Justus 12/1, Yard won this last year; may not have stayed well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle latest; trainer in form; effective at 2m on soft, good; bounce back needed. Continues to drop down the weights but he's struggled this winter.
6th	9 6th (9) (7/2 +42%) Ashdown Forest	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(9) Ashdown Forest 7/2, Ran to form well beaten in a 4yo hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2m; consistent on flat at staying trips, needs more over hurdles but could progress now handicapping. Has potential off lowly opening jumps mark judged on Flat ability; wind op since last time.
7th	4 7th (4) (17/2 -21%) Golden Millie	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(4) Golden Millie 17/2, Needed run after lay off and wind op well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; second run after wind op; effective over 2m, acts on heavy and good to soft; promise in novice and maidens before long absence, retained ability to prove. Ran well for a long way at Chepstow last month following a long absence; interesting.
8th	3 8th (3) (16/1 -129%) Roland Garros	16 16/1(-129%)	(3) Roland Garros 16/1, Hampered when closing, improved on second start after wind op when second beaten 15l in a maiden hurdle at Southwell latest; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; needs to back up latest improvement now handicapping. Has ability and makes handicap hurdle debut off modest mark; could have a part to play.
9th	7 9th (7) (22/1 -57%) Kopa Kilana	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Kopa Kilana 22/1, Found nil down the field in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster most recent; returning from a break; effective at around 2m4f, acts on good; frustrating longstanding maiden, out of form for new yard. Runner-up twice in a row at Perth in September but has struggled on his three starts since.
10th	6 10th (6) (8/1 -14%) Cawthorne Banker	8 8/1(-14%)	(6) Cawthorne Banker 8/1, No obvious excuse when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Catterick latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m2f, needs sound surface; inconsistent, bounce back needed. Disappointing on last two starts but he's well worth a second look for his in-form yard.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (14/1 -17%) Mystical Martika	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Mystical Martika 14/1, Bled when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Hexham last time; off a short-break; effective 2m; only modest form so far. Yet to threaten but lightly raced and in good hands; not discounted.

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

Berry Edge bolted up over C&D last time out and he merits respect with that performance still fresh in the memory. An 8lb rise shouldn't be a barrier to further success, but the inclusion of ICE JET might be. The Phoenix Of Spain gelding enters handicaps from what looks a workable mark and it would come as no surprise were he to progress. Roland Garros can chase the pair home.

The 4yo ICE JET could leave his juvenile hurdle form well behind now moving into a handicap following wind surgery.

15:12 Wetherby (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:22 Wexford 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (10/3 -67%) One Big Boum	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(2) One Big Boum 10/3, Did it easily and improved again landing a handicap by 24l off a 11lb lower mark at Fairyhouse last time; effective 2m-2m4f, suited by cut; back in form of late, may yet get even further, threat in hat trick bid. Shooting up the weights but now 2-2 in blinkers and something has clicked.
6	6 (6) (10/3 -33%) Give Him A Chance	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(6) Give Him A Chance 10/3, Improved appreciating stiff track back down in trip landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 6lb lower mark at Naas last time; effective 2 1/4m, ideally wants 2 1/2m; progressive. Not had much racing so a 6lb higher mark than at Naas could still be workable.
5	5 (5) (9/2 +55%) Tir Og	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(5) Tir Og 9/2, Made too much use of down the field in Paddy And Maureen Mullins Mares Handicap Hurdle (Listed) at Leopardstown most recent; effective at 2m1f-2m4f, acts on any but may be best on sound surface; progressive filly until latest, could bounce back down in class. Tough task last time at Leopardstown but perhaps a shade high in the weights now.
7	7 (7) (5/1 +58%) Dont Go Yet	5 5/1(+58%)	(7) Dont Go Yet 5/1, Unsuited by step up in trip well beaten in a handicap chase at Gowran Park latest; effective 2m, acts with cut; generally consistent but often out-battled. Rated lower in this discipline but has been below his best over fences the last twice.
8	8 (8) (13/2 +68%) Must Meet Cecil	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(8) Must Meet Cecil 13/2, Far too keen, didn't handle the ground down the field in a handicap hurdle at Navan most recent; returning from a break; effective 2m, wants decent ground; good mark on claiming form but conditions a concern. Thoroughly exposed five-time winner but has placed form this season.
1	1 (1) (8/1 +0%) Jabbar	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Jabbar 8/1, Ran to form coping with the testing ground 4l third in the Conditions Hurdle at Punchestown most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2-3m, acts on any; consistent in both codes; more to come in handicaps. Good Flat horse and now tackling his first handicap over jumps; has won a maiden.
3	3 (3) (11/1 -100%) Becasse	11 11/1(-100%)	(3) Becasse 11/1, Improved when winning a juvenile hurdle at Fontainebleau by 5l last time; absent for very lengthy period; effective at around 2m, acts on soft; winner in France, more to come for new yard and mark looks fair. French winner; long-time absent; market useful on handicap/stable debut.
4	4 (4) (25/1 -39%) Digby	25 25/1(-39%)	(4) Digby 25/1, Made move too soon and finished tired down the field in QuinnBet Handicap Chase (Listed) at Leopardstown most recent; effective 3m, good ground key; stiff mark. Exposed 11yo who is back hurdling over what looks an inadequate trip.

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

GIVE HIM A CHANCE is an able handicapper and should be competitive from a career-high rating of 116. Ground-versatile, the selection finished second at Cheltenham in November and whilst he disappointed twice the following month, he bounced back to land a big-field handicap at Naas. One Big Boum relishes testing ground and won easily at Fairyhouse last month but he is not certain to benefit from a drop in trip. Becasse hasn't been seen since landing an ordinary hurdles race at Fontainebleau in October 2024 and Tir Og would have claims if reproducing the form that she produced earlier this season.

He's got another hefty rise in the weights to deal with but ONE BIG BOUM has looked a different horse in blinkers.

15:22 Wexford 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Exeter (Class 4) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (7/4 +73%) Sherborne	1.75 7/4(+73%)	(1) Sherborne 7/4, Ran to form when 12l third in a handicap chase at Taunton most recent run; effective 2m4f-2m6f, acts on any; mark keeps easing and can go well. Consistent; won off 1lb higher, beating Bonza Boy, on last attempt at Exeter; solid.
5	5 (5) (7/4 +56%) Saint Cyr De Pail	1.75 7/4(+56%)	(5) Saint Cyr De Pail 7/4, Scored by 7l off a 5lb lower mark here three starts back; departed early here latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any; still on fair mark on hurdle form and can go well. Exited early last time; scored over C&D in December but that Class 5 race fell apart.
4	4 (4) (3/1 +50%) Captain Boudet	3 3/1(+50%)	(4) Captain Boudet 3/1, Helped set it up for closer, ultimately finishing 35l third in a handicap chase at Taunton most recent run; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on heavy and good; inconsistent. Inconsistent this term but the return to this C&D may have a positive effect.
3	3 (3) (10/1 -344%) First Angel	10 10/1(-344%)	(3) First Angel 10/1, Ran to form in landing a handicap by 7 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Taunton last time; off a long absence; effective 2m, suited by decent ground; good mark if fit for return. Has stamina to prove back up in trip and wellbeing to prove on return from absence.

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

A winner over these fences in January, BONZA BOY found one too good on testing going at Wincanton last time. Jeremy Scott's charge looks worthy of another chance off his current mark back on more suitable ground and is taken to resume winning ways. First Angel won nicely at Taunton at the start of 2025, but he will likely improve for this belated reappearance, so Sherborne could prove to be a bigger danger.

There's a watertight case to be made for in-form BONZA BOY (nap), who is first choice ahead of Sherborne.

15:30 Exeter (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:38 Down Royal 26f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
3	3 (3) (8/13 +32%) Gerri Colombe	0.615385 8/13(+32%)	(3) Gerri Colombe 8/13, Winner of five G1s; yard won this last year; back to form when second to Grand National favourite beaten 5 1/2l in Bobbyjo Chase (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse latest; effective 3m, suited by cut; generally consistent at top level before lay off, running into form for tilt at National and holds fitness edge on main rival. Top-class performer in his prime, seems to be coming back to something like a peak of form.
2	2 (2) (13/8 -18%) Nick Rockett	1.625 13/8(-18%)	(2) Nick Rockett 13/8, Improved up in trip, handled the quicker ground when winning Grand National at Aintree by 2 1/2l last time; returning from long layoff; effective up to 4m2f, acts on heavy, good to soft; hugely progressive handicapper; big player if fit. Last season's Grand National winner, tough enough task against the race-fit Gerri Colombe.
1	1 (1) (12/1 +76%) Roi Mage	12 12/1(+76%)	(1) Roi Mage 12/1, Pulled up in Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree latest; returning from a break; effective 3m2f+, suited by cut; probably bit flattered by French Listed form; good record in this race including win in 2023 but this looks tougher renewal. Veteran won this in 2022, second in the two following years, asking a lot at the age of 14.
5	5 (5) (66/1 +56%) The Gradual Slope	66 66/1(+56%)	(5) The Gradual Slope 66/1, Hampered and outpaced early down the field in a handicap chase at Leopardstown most recent; effective 3m+; has tumbled in weights but unreliable. Ordinary form since 2024 Puchestown festival success, out of his depth in this company.

LTO Selection:

GERRI COLOMBE showed some of his back class when runner-up in the Bobbyjo at Fairyhouse last month. He returns to a venue where he is two from three and he ought to give Jack Kennedy a good spin. Nick Rockett needs this run to qualify for the Grand National at Aintree which he memorably landed last year. It is reasonable to assume that he will come on for the run as he hasn't been out since that famous Aintree success. Perceval Legallois looks clear next best in this small field.

It will be no disgrace if Grand National hero Nick Rockett\ fails to concede 7lb to \bGerri Colombe who has shown signs of a revival

15:38 Down Royal 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:47 Wetherby (Class 4) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (11/8 -51%) Kalhandrion	1.375 11/8(-51%)	(1) Kalhandrion 11/8, Improved up in trip in first time cheekpieces landing a handicap by 4l off a 4lb lower mark at Exeter last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on heavy and good to soft; in good form since switching to fences, looks thorough stayer, bit more to come. Made it 2-5 over fences at Exeter last month and this progressive 6yo holds strong claims.
2	2 (2) (9/4 +36%) Eaton Anne	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(2) Eaton Anne 9/4, Outpaced, ran to form seeing out the longer trip on chase debut comfortably held in a handicap chase at Chepstow last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 2 1/2-3m; should have more to offer over fences. His chase debut 5th gives him something to build on and perhaps the cheekpieces will help.
4	4 (4) (7/2 +0%) The Grey Man	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(4) The Grey Man 7/2, Did it cosily, improved jumping much better under positive ride, beat very little landing a handicap by 24l off a 4lb lower mark at Ffos Las last time; effective 2m-2m4f with cut; progressing over fences. Easily made all at Ffos Las recently; this is stronger but he could have more to offer.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +8%) Jack To Bat	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Jack To Bat 6/1, Outpaced, needed run on chase debut comfortably held in a handicap chase at Chepstow last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 2 1/2m; could improve for longer trip but mark demands it. Tailed off on chase debut but may have needed the run; not ruled out for in-form yard.

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

This looks to be between the two recent winners, with KALHANDRION boasting the strongest form. Richard Hobson's charge made every yard to land a higher grade chase at Exeter last month and a 4lb rise doesn't look insurmountable in this company. The Grey Man will likely give the selection the most to think about arriving on the back of an easy win at Ffos Las, while Eaton Anne makes more appeal than Jack To Bat of the remaining pair.

Kalhandrion is a temptingly solid option but point runner-up JACK TO BAT could have untapped potential as a staying chaser.

15:47 Wetherby (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:57 Wexford 25f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (13/8 -225%) Yoradreamer	1.625 13/8(-225%)	(4) Yoradreamer 13/8, Improved on final qualifying run but conceded first run when second beaten 3l in a beginners chase chase at Gowran Park latest; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by sound surface, acts on yielding; could build on latest improvement if ridden more positively. Runner-up at Gowran over 2m3f; similar ground today; the one to beat if staying this trip.
1	1 (1) (10/3 +5%) Great Attitude	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(1) Great Attitude 10/3, Ran to form on chase debut just tiring late back from break comfortably held in a beginners chase chase at Galway last time; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on soft and good; more to come over fences. Not a bad chasing debut at Galway (2m2f) in July; has the ability to run well if staying.
2	2 (2) (7/2 +53%) Kevin's Pride	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(2) Kevin's Pride 7/2, Ran to form when winning an auction hurdle at Cork by 3/4l last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; consistent hurdler, more to come over fences. Handles soft ground and can be a player on chasing debut if staying the trip.
3	3 (3) (13/2 +84%) Waittillitellyou	6.5 13/2(+84%)	(3) Waittillitellyou 13/2, Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip on chase debut comfortably held in a beginners chase chase at Naas last time; effective at around 3m; likely one for handicaps over fences but longer trip should suit. Tailed-off on chasing debut at Naas recently so will have to improve hugely on that.

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

YORADREAMER has nice recent form and can put his race fitness to good use. Winner of a Downpatrick maiden hurdle last June, the selection stepped forward when finishing second at Gowran last month. That race's winner finished fourth in a Cheltenham handicap last week, while other useful rivals were in behind. Kevin's Pride defeated a dual subsequent winner over hurdles last October but the testing going here is a concern. Great Attitude landed a touch at Fairyhouse last year and while better than his Galway effort in July, would also prefer a sounder surface.

This trip is a question for YORADREAMER but he has the best chase form, courtesy of his Gowran second last time, and can take this.

15:57 Wexford 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:05 Exeter (Class 5) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (4/1 +67%) Storming Nelson	4 4/1(+67%)	(6) Storming Nelson 4/1, Tired late after bad error on quick return, did best of those ridden up with the pace albeit comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; effective 2m-2m6f with cut; in fair form but frustrating maiden over fences. Safely held on last two starts but his Taunton second in early February was a good effort.
8	8 (8) (9/2 +55%) Thickthorn Tom	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(8) Thickthorn Tom 9/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter latest; off a short-break; seems effective at 2m; could yet do better for good yard over fences. With a top stable and remains unexposed but it takes a leap of faith to support him.
1	1 (1) (9/2 +0%) Dyno Dave	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(1) Dyno Dave 9/2, Below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ludlow last time; effective at 2m4f-3m on soft; bounce back needed. Made low-key start to chasing career but drops in grade here and is with a top stable.
3	3 (3) (5/1 +17%) Girls Best Friend	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Girls Best Friend 5/1, Never jumped or travelled when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ffos Las last time; in good form prior; effective at 2m4f, acts on soft; in form until latest. Ran in snatches and was below form last time but made good start to chase career in autumn.
2	2 (2) (11/2 -22%) Getaway King	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(2) Getaway King 11/2, Taken on up front and set it up for closers when fourth beaten 23l in a handicap chase at Plumpton latest; effective 2m4f-2m6f, acts on good to soft and good; still on a fair mark. Three wins for new stable in the autumn; below form last month but still respected.
5	5 (5) (8/1 +33%) The Moonlight Man	8 8/1(+33%)	(5) The Moonlight Man 8/1, Tired late after series of errors tried in tongue-tie when second beaten 24l in a handicap chase at Ffos Las latest; effective 3m; still early days but needs more. Still unexposed but did not achieve much when well-held second of three this month.
4	4 (4) (14/1 +44%) Tech That	14 14/1(+44%)	(4) Tech That 14/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle latest; effective 2m1f-2m3f, acts on soft; needs more. 0-6 over hurdles, having been pulled up last month; up in trip for chasing debut.
7	7 (7) (14/1 +44%) Italian Spirit	14 14/1(+44%)	(7) Italian Spirit 14/1, Never travelled, couldn't go the gallop when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Leicester last time; blinkers first time; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; bit to prove at present and others open to more progress. Well handicapped on old hurdling form but well held in three chases this year.
10	10 (10) (22/1 -10%) Arctic Stream	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Arctic Stream 22/1, Made too much use of up in trip, didn't get home when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Warwick last time; trainer in form; effective 2m-2m3f; needs more chasing. Soundly beaten in her first two chases and difficult to enthuse over.
12	12 (12) (33/1 +50%) Alderley Charlie	33 33/1(+50%)	(12) Alderley Charlie 33/1, Pulled up after jumping poorly in a handicap chase here latest; looks poor and is hard to make a case for. Nine-race maiden with form-figures of PFP since switched to chasing in December.
13	13 (13) (40/1 +20%) Sans Of Gold	40 40/1(+20%)	(13) Sans Of Gold 40/1, Needed run when well beaten in a handicap chase at Wincanton latest; blinkers first time; effective 2m4f-2m6f; exposed maiden needs more. 0-17 under all codes; 11lb wrong here and needs major help from the new headgear.

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

Voleur De Terres landed a brace on testing ground last month and it remains to be seen if she's as effective on this faster surface raised 6lb. Getaway King's winning streak came to an abrupt end at Plumpton, but STEAL THE MOVES produced his best effort over fences so far when second at Ffos Las. Beaten only a length in first-time cheekpieces that day, there could be more to come in the headgear and the son of Leading Light gets the nod.

The vote goes to Nicky Henderson's class-dropper DYNO DAVE, who has shown some significant promise and remains unexposed.

16:05 Exeter (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:13 Down Royal 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) (7/2 -5%) I Am Lorenzo	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(1) I Am Lorenzo 7/2, Ran to form but outclassed by principals 18l third in a novice chase at Punchestown most recent run; effective 2-3m, acts on soft and good; more to come over fences now stepped up in trip. Won on chase debut at Fairyhouse, beaten in better race latest, could rebound.
5	5 (5) (7/2 +68%) Raglan Road	3.5 7/2(+68%)	(5) Raglan Road 7/2, Outpaced, disappointing handicap debut well beaten in a handicap chase at Naas latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts with cut; yet to fire over fences. 131 rated hurdler, 0-3 over fences, well beaten in h'cap latest, needs to improve.
6	6 (6) (7/2 +83%) Cloonainra	3.5 7/2(+83%)	(6) Cloonainra 7/2, Unsuited by testing ground well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Naas latest; cheekpieces first time; progressive hurdler last term at 2-2 1/2m; more to come over fences back on better ground. 1-3 over fences and rated 117, heavy defeats last three runs, cheekpieces go on now.
3	3 (3) (7/2 -56%) Slanagaibhgoleir	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(3) Slanagaibhgoleir 7/2, Yard won this last year; ran to form on handicap debut 6 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Gowran Park most recent run; that form boosted; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on heavy and good; in form. C&D win on penultimate, ground not ideal latest, claims back at this venue.
4	4 (4) (4/1 +0%) Ayiko	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Ayiko 4/1, Hampered late when closing, ran to form when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap chase at Carlisle latest; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts with cut; consistent over hurdles and fences. Form of Haydock second franked, beaten over 3m latest, may rebound down in trip.
8	8 (8) (25/1 -25%) Herja	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Herja 25/1, Needed run on chase debut when fourth beaten 32l in a beginners chase chase at Thurles latest; effective 2-2 1/2m on good; unexposed over fences, should come on for latest. Sedgefield maiden hurdle winner, well beaten on chase debut latest, much more needed.
7	7 (7) (25/1 +24%) Desert Cave	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Desert Cave 25/1, Unsuited by drop in trip on rules return comfortably held in a beginners chase chase at Thurles last time; effective 3m; one for handicaps over further in chases. Point winner, 1-12 over hurdles and rated 112, tailed off on stable bow latest, needs more.

LTO Selection:

Stuart Crawford's AYIKO is unexposed over fences and could have a bit more upside than others. His second place in a beginners' chase at Haydock in December was a creditable effort and that form gives him a big chance. Gordon Elliott's Slanagaibhgoleir won a beginners' chase over a similar trip at this venue over Christmas. The form of his third on handicap debut at Gowran Park last month received a boost when the winner followed up in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel. Elliott also saddles Lucky Lyreen, who has Jack Kennedy's assistance and is a double winner at Down Royal.

Preference is for AYIKO. The form of his Haydock second has been boosted and he should be suited by the drop back in trip

16:13 Down Royal 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:22 Wetherby (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (11/4 -10%) Hawthorn Street	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(6) Hawthorn Street 11/4, Improved up in trip and down in grade when winning a maiden hurdle at Catterick by 3/4l last time; that form franked; effective 2m3f-3m, acts on soft, good to soft; consistent in maidens, more to come in handicaps, unexposed as a stayer. Won Catterick maiden and this unexposed 7yo could prove to be superior to his opening mark.
9	9 (9) (9/2 +50%) Buzz Iceclear	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(9) Buzz Iceclear 9/2, Disappointing in first time cheekpieces well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Ayr latest; in good form prior; effective 2m-3m, acts on soft, good to soft; progressive until latest, mark demands more. Disappointing at Ayr last time but had done well previously after moving into handicaps.
2	2 (2) (11/2 +50%) Kapal Layar	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(2) Kapal Layar 11/2, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Newbury latest where found ground too testing; second run after wind op; effective 2 1/2m; progressive in spring, may get 3m in time. Won his final two starts last season but disappointing on his three outings this term.
10	10 (10) (11/2 +61%) Ladronne	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(10) Ladronne 11/2, Scored by 3l off a 4lb higher mark at Catterick penultimate start; ran to form, conceded first run second beaten 4 1/2l off 118 last time, 8lb lower here; effective 2m5f-3m; back in form this year and well treated on chase efforts. Very rare run over hurdles but he's well handicapped on this season's chase form.
8	8 (8) (9/1 +25%) Tiger Orchid	9 9/1(+25%)	(8) Tiger Orchid 9/1, Ran to form when second beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap chase at Hereford latest; effective 3m, suited by decent ground; on long losing run but back in form, fair mark on chase form. Encouraging stable debut over fences at Hereford; lower mark to work with over hurdles.
3	3 (3) (9/1 -20%) Into The Park	9 9/1(-20%)	(3) Into The Park 9/1, Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test, race may have come too soon when fourth beaten 15l in a handicap hurdle at Catterick latest; blinkers first time; effective 2-2 1/2m; inconsistent but could bounce back up in distance. Didn't run badly on his two starts last month and possible the step up in trip will suit.
4	4 (4) (12/1 -200%) Heart Over Head	12 12/1(-200%)	(4) Heart Over Head 12/1, Scored by 2l off a 7lb lower mark at Market Rasen penultimate start; never threatened up in class after series of errors 18th beaten 47l off 119 last time, same mark here; effective 2-2 3/4m, acts on any; progressive until latest, needs drop in grade. Made bad early mistake when tailed off at Ascot & this lightly raced 7yo retains potential.
11	11 (11) (14/1 +13%) Rioja Alta	14 14/1(+13%)	(11) Rioja Alta 14/1, Ran to form just tiring late on up in trip in strongly run race beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Catterick last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft, good to soft; generally consistent. Third at Catterick in January but tougher opposition today and needs another step forward.
1	1 (1) (16/1 -78%) Imperial Merlin	16 16/1(-78%)	(1) Imperial Merlin 16/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Warwick latest; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2m5f-3m, acts on any; generally consistent until latest. Pulled up in January but in pretty good heart previously; now 1lb below last winning mark.
7	7 (7) (150/1 -355%) Dramatic License	150 150/1(-355%)	(7) Dramatic License 150/1, Outpaced, ran to form but never threatened comfortably held in Novice Hurdle (Listed) at Limerick last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by sound surface; in good form, worth a try at staying trips. Won maiden h'dle last August; improvement necessary off this mark on stable/handicap debut.

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

Libre De Choeur won a shade cosily at Ffos Las to open his account over hurdles. He has scope for further improvement, but HAWTHORN STREET is another unexposed type likely to make a bold bid. The son of Flemensfirth landed a maiden hurdle at Catterick last month and should have more to offer now handicapping with his yard in fine form of late. Tiger Orchid and Ladronne revert to hurdling off lower marks with the former marginally preferred.

The very lightly raced 7yo HAWTHORN STREET (nap) won a maiden hurdle at Catterick last month and can follow up on this handicap debut.

16:22 Wetherby (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:28 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (5/6 -15%) Nobody Knows	0.833333 5/6(-15%)	(1) Nobody Knows 5/6, Knew job on debut and was very well fancied in the market when a 2l winner in a novice at Ayr on debut; effective at 7f on soft; plenty more to come this season but is penalised for this return. Gained his Ayr success in the manner of a useful prospect; entered in two Irish Classics.
6	6 (6) (11/10 +51%) Sintra	1.1 11/10(+51%)	(6) Sintra 11/10, Bit too much to do and finished best when third beaten a length in a maiden at Newcastle debut; effective at 8f, acts on AW; should make marked improvement. Nicely bred; duly showed clear promise in Newcastle maiden; one of the main contenders.
2	2 (2) (16/1 -113%) Mick The Hat	16 16/1(-113%)	(2) Mick The Hat 16/1, 105,000gns New Bay gelding; half-brother to Red Admiral, fair at 8f as 2yo; top trainer in form and he's one to consider on debut. 105,000gns yearling; by New Bay; major yard; one of the better types among the newcomers.
5	5 (5) (25/1 -178%) Regulus Black	25 25/1(-178%)	(5) Regulus Black 25/1, Palace Pier colt; half-brother to Native King, useful at 8f; dam very smart at 6f at 2yo; could contend and certainly worth a market check on debut. Sibling to three winners, including two for his connections; interesting newcomer.
7	7 (7) (50/1 -100%) The Anthony Gover	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) The Anthony Gover 50/1, 75,000gns Mehmas gelding; half-brother to Wootton Palace, fair at 7f as 2yo; dam high-class from 10f to 11f; market could be revealing on debut. 75,000gns yearling; by Mehmas; stable had a winning 3yo newcomer ten days ago.
4	4 (4) (250/1 -100%) My Mate Mackley	250 250/1(-100%)	(4) My Mate Mackley 250/1, Poor debut when well beaten in a novice at Kempton; returning from a break; speedily-bred, action will be suited by give; up against it for now. Failed to beat a rival at Kempton in sole outing for Alice Haynes.
3	3 (3) (250/1 -279%) Mr Maxim	250 250/1(-279%)	(3) Mr Maxim 250/1, 1,000gns Mohaather gelding; half-brother to Twilight Melody, fair at 6f as 2yo; dam fair at 6f at 2yo; cheap purchase doesn't appeal as much as some on debut. 1,000gns yearling; by Mohaather; the least appealing contender among the debutants.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

NOBODY KNOWS, a 320,000 euro breeze-up purchase, made an impressive winning debut at Ayr in September. After being heavily backed, the son of Wootton Bassett justified the support with a rapid burst of speed and whilst open to any amount of improvement, a 7lb penalty shouldn't prevent another big run. Sintra also started as the favourite when introduced at Newcastle last month and Andrew Balding's colt must be taken seriously. The well-bred Mick The Hat is the pick of the newcomers.

Useful prospect NOBODY KNOWS is taken to follow up his 2yo success, en route to bigger assignments. Sintra should progress.

16:28 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:32 Wexford 19f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
16	16 (16) (2/1 +67%) Spanish Maid	2 2/1(+67%)	(16) Spanish Maid 2/1, No obvious excuse well beaten in a handicap chase at Navan latest; off a short-break; wants cut; out of form. No wins in 18, with seven defeats over fences; doesn't look a winner waiting to happen.
14	14 (14) (13/2 +13%) Connemara Shore	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(14) Connemara Shore 13/2, Improved in first time cheekpieces 11l third in a handicap hurdle at Naas most recent run; blinkers first time; effective 2 1/2m; point winner needs to build on latest. Fences remain a grey area, as are the new blinkers, and there are trip concerns as well.
12	12 (12) (7/1 +7%) Long Road	7 7/1(+7%)	(12) Long Road 7/1, Improved but probably ridden bit too aggressively 15l third in a handicap chase at Thurles most recent run; effective 2 1/2m, suited by cut; point winner could build on latest. Beaten 15l in a Thurles handicap but was placed and good to see him get round.
5	5 (5) (17/2 +15%) Tsavo Park	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(5) Tsavo Park 17/2, Fell in a handicap chase at Thurles latest when staying on, would've placed at least that day; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on any; on good mark, unexposed over fences and the one to beat off unchanged mark. Only 4l down when falling at the last on chase debut at Thurles.
6	6 (6) (10/1 -122%) Lake Chad	10 10/1(-122%)	(6) Lake Chad 10/1, Ran to form up in trip at favoured venue just beaten by well handicapped unexposed rival when second beaten 13l in a handicap chase at Thurles latest; effective 2-2 3/4m; good mark if building on recent revival, goes well at Tramore. Has won four times over fences and his last three efforts have all been positive.
1	1 (1) (14/1 0%) Baldur's Gate	14 14/1(0%)	(1) Baldur's Gate 14/1, Never threatened well beaten in a handicap chase at Leopardstown latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m4f-3m2f, suited by plenty of cut; in poor form since returning from break. Last year ended on a low note and again below his best at Leopardstown two weeks ago.
7	7 (7) (14/1 +13%) Chosen Diamond	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Chosen Diamond 14/1, Returned to form up in trip 7 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle at Navan most recent run; effective 2m4f-3m, suited by cut; handicapper relenting, could build on latest. Back to form when third at Navan in a handicap hurdle; has won over fences.
3	3 (3) (14/1 +44%) Petit King	14 14/1(+44%)	(3) Petit King 14/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Gowran Park latest; effective at around 2 1/2m, acts with cut; out of form. Good run in November but has regressed in each of his subsequent runs.
8	8 (8) (14/1 +65%) Knockbrack Rambler	14 14/1(+65%)	(8) Knockbrack Rambler 14/1, Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip well beaten in a handicap chase at Clonmel latest; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on testing ground; yet to take to chasing, needs step up in trip. Dual winner over hurdles but hasn't produced an effort of note since late 2024.
10	10 (10) (18/1 -50%) Butty O Brien	18 18/1(-50%)	(10) Butty O Brien 18/1, Below form up in class when fourth beaten 19l in a handicap chase at Navan latest; effective 2 1/2m, suited by cut; yet to match hurdle form, struggling since lay off. Dual hurdle winner; 0-4 over fences and will need to step up on her 19l defeat last time.
4	4 (4) (20/1 +20%) Tell Me This	20 20/1(+20%)	(4) Tell Me This 20/1, Found nil down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent; off a short-break; sure to want middle-distances on the Flat; in poor form in both codes; all to prove back over fences. Struggled over fences last year and again on the Flat since moving yards.
17	17 (17) (22/1 +12%) The Guinness Boys	22 22/1(+12%)	(17) The Guinness Boys 22/1, Ran to current form down the field in a handicap hurdle at Thurles most recent; effective at 2m, acts on yielding, good; with good yard but yet to prove up to this mark over hurdles. Reserve; mixed fortunes in his four handicaps over hurdles; chase debut here.
2	2 (2) (25/1 -233%) Finnians Row	25 25/1(-233%)	(2) Finnians Row 25/1, Every chance, ran to form 13l third in a handicap chase at Thurles most recent run; returning from a break; effective 2 1/2m, suited by good; generally consistent. C&D winner but beaten between 10l and 14l in his last three races.
9	9 (9) (25/1 0%) L'amiral Fromentin	25 25/1(0%)	(9) L'amiral Fromentin 25/1, Pulled up in a beginners chase chase at Naas latest where outclassed; effective 2 1/2m; pointer with it all to prove under rules. Outclassed beginners' chases but hard to make a solid case on this handicap debut.
11	11 (11) (25/1 +0%) Agent Tequila	25 25/1(+0%)	(11) Agent Tequila 25/1, May have found ground too testing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Navan most recent; usually held up; returning from a break; likely wants further than 2m; lot to prove switched to fences. 0-9 over hurdles but now goes chasing with a pointing background.
15	15 (15) (28/1 +15%) Just For Yuse	28 28/1(+15%)	(15) Just For Yuse 28/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Thurles latest; effective 2m-2m3f; in poor form in both codes. Sole placing in eight chases was a very remote second at Punchestown in January.

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

First-time blinkered CONNEMARA SHORE remains unexposed and ran nicely over hurdles at Naas 13 days ago. The selection didn't show much on her initial attempts but won a point-to-point last November. She was well supported before exiting at halfway at Navan in January and can win from her current rating. Five-time winner and veteran Lake Chad has been running well and has obvious claims, while Long Road made the frame at Thurles earlier this month.

Difficult. The veteran LAKE CHAD has at least produced three solid efforts on the bounce and he rates the safest proposition.

16:32 Wexford 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Exeter (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (6/4 +40%) River Kwai	1.5 6/4(+40%)	(7) River Kwai 6/4, 130,000 euros No Risk At All gelding; brother to Prince Des Fichaux, a fair stayer over jumps; top trainer does well here so he needs respecting on debut. 130,000euros 3yo; trainer 6-20 (30%) in bumpers here in last five seasons; player on debut.
3	3 (3) (15/8 -36%) Ink Black Heart	1.875 15/8(-36%)	(3) Ink Black Heart 15/8, Improved on initial effort when second beaten 2l in a bumper at Wetherby latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; open to further progress. Second at Wetherby in December behind one who followed up in Listed race; leading claims.
1	1 (1) (11/2 +21%) Eastern Rock	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(1) Eastern Rock 11/2, Improved to get off the mark when winning a maiden point at Toomebridge by 10l last time; effective at 3m in points; brings potential to rules. Point winner who is a half-brother to the high-class Thunder Rock; bumper debut; contender.
2	2 (2) (6/1 -71%) Fine Tuning	6 6/1(-71%)	(2) Fine Tuning 6/1, Promising debut in a tongue-tie when runner-up beaten 7 1/2l in a bumper at Wincanton only start; off a short-break; effective at 1m7f on heavy; can go well. Runner-up on debut at Wincanton in January and open to improvement; firmly in calculations.
6	6 (6) (14/1 -56%) Mighty Zeus	14 14/1(-56%)	(6) Mighty Zeus 14/1, 10,000 euros Arctic Cosmos gelding; half-brother to Heron Heights, smart from 24f to 25f; worth a market check on debut for good yard. Attractive pedigree; from a respected stable and could give a good account on debut.
5	5 (5) (22/1 -22%) Lingering Glance	22 22/1(-22%)	(5) Lingering Glance 22/1, Poor debut when well beaten in a bumper at Wincanton only start; off a short-break; surely capable of better. Soundly beaten on debut but this brother to Dashel Drasher could leave that behind.
8	8 (8) (100/1 -25%) I'llhaveabitofthat	100 100/1(-25%)	(8) I'llhaveabitofthat 100/1, Found little, below debut form when well beaten in a bumper at Warwick latest; off a short-break; major improvement needed. Well beaten in seventh on her first two starts and a transformation is necessary today.
4	4 (4) (200/1 -150%) Keep Off The Sugar	200 200/1(-150%)	(4) Keep Off The Sugar 200/1, Step back from debut effort when down the field in a bumper at Wincanton most recent; hood first time; effective 1m7f on good; improvement needed. Showed ability on debut but tailed off at Wincanton just 12 days ago.
9	9 (9) (200/1 -150%) Porth Mear	200 200/1(-150%)	(9) Porth Mear 200/1, Linda's Lad mare; sister to The Flaming Galah, very useful at 16f; hood first time; tough enough task on debut. Third foal; dam maiden pointer; wears a hood on debut; probably best watched.
10	10 (10) (200/1 -150%) New Virginia	200 200/1(-150%)	(10) New Virginia 200/1, Poor debut when well beaten in a Mares' bumper at Wincanton only start; major improvement needed. 200-1 when well beaten on last month's debut at Wincanton.

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

INK BLACK HEART made a pleasing introduction at Wincanton in January of last year before chasing a subsequent Listed winner home at Wetherby on his stable bow in December. There are a few that could trouble the selection, namely Fine Tuning, but his form is by far the strongest on offer and minimal progress might suffice. The 130,000-euro purchase River Kwai warrants a market check ahead of his debut, while similar applies to point winner Eastern Rock.

With the form of his Wetherby second having been franked, INK BLACK HEART can go one better. River Kwai is second choice.

16:40 Exeter (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:48 Down Royal 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (7/2 +75%) Benwisken	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(2) Benwisken 7/2, Tired late after errors, modest debut 34l third in a hunter chase at Thurles most recent run; effective over 3m; point winner with plenty to prove under rules. Beat a subsequent winner in a maiden in January, got tired when a remote third at Thurles.
7	7 (7) (9/2 -13%) Dora D'or	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(7) Dora D'or 9/2, Improved again when second beaten 1 1/2l in a Mares Point at Ballycahane latest; multiple point winner, can make impact over fences under rules. Winner of three of her four starts in points, beaten by a prolific winner on latest.
1	1 (1) (11/2 +8%) Ballyphilip	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(1) Ballyphilip 11/2, Pulled up in the Open Point at Tyrella latest; off a short-break; effective 3m, acts on good; former course winner, bit to prove under rules. Six wins in points, first track start since fifth here a year ago, course winner in 2024.
6	6 (6) (6/1 +8%) Sledgehammer	6 6/1(+8%)	(6) Sledgehammer 6/1, Improved when winning a maiden point at Tyrella by a neck last time; form of point win nothing special but could have more to offer under rules. Narrow winner of a maiden point at Tyrella ten days ago, faces stiff task in this company.
5	5 (5) (6/1 +63%) Sampoet	6 6/1(+63%)	(5) Sampoet 6/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; pulled up in a hunter chase at Thurles latest; off a short-break; progressing over fences; bounce back needed. Only one win from 16 starts in points, pulled up in all three starts this season.
8	8 (8) (15/2 +77%) Hathaways Cottage	7.5 15/2(+77%)	(8) Hathaways Cottage 15/2, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; pulled up in the Open Point at Tyrella latest; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; point winner yet to fire under rules. Useful mare in points but out of form this season, pulled up on last three starts.
4	4 (4) (14/1 -115%) Focus Point	14 14/1(-115%)	(4) Focus Point 14/1, Improved when winning a point at Ballingarry by 3 1/2l last time; hood first time; absent for very lengthy period; effective at around 3m, suited by decent ground; in poor form when last seen under rules. Unplaced behind Ballyphilip here in 2024, later gained a seventh points win, absent since.

LTO Selection:

CAUSE FOR COMMENT's 12-length success in a Punchestown point-to-point last month gives him bright prospects of following up. That was his first run since runner-up spots in hunters chases at Downpatrick and Tipperary last year. Dora D'or won nicely in a Carrigarostig point-to-point in January and receives a stone from the selection with Lee Shanahan's claim factored in. Focus Point has been off for a long time, but is worth a market check given his excellent record in point-to-points.

Twice a beaten favourite last season CAUSE FOR COMMENT can be fancied to make amends with his confidence boosted by maiden point win

16:48 Down Royal 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Wetherby (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (5/4 +0%) Minella Premier	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(1) Minella Premier 5/4, Very promising debut beating well backed rival when winning a maiden bumper at Fontwell by 2l last time; effective 2m, acts on heavy; form of point win boosted several times under rules, debut form looks good, remain competitive. Point winner who made it 2-2 on bumper debut; it might take a good one to beat him.
4	4 (4) (10/3 +17%) L'unique Allen	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(4) L'unique Allen 10/3, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; 100,000 euros Beaumec De Houelle gelding; half-brother to Hermes Allen, very smart at 20f; yard does well in this sphere; could contend. One of two newcomers for trainer with excellent record in race; he could be the chief hope.
5	5 (5) (15/2 +0%) Mr Maximillian	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(5) Mr Maximillian 15/2, Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; 40,000 euros Maxios gelding; half-brother to Bois De Clamart, very useful from 18f to 19f; looks stable second string judged on jockey bookings. Half-brother to two winners; may be stable second-string but could still go well on debut.
7	7 (7) (9/1 +10%) Static Charm	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Static Charm 9/1, Improved from debut when fourth beaten 3l in a bumper here latest; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; in form, should be competitive. He's made the frame on his first two starts and he's an each-way player.
9	9 (9) (10/1 -54%) Rip It Up	10 10/1(-54%)	(9) Rip It Up 10/1, Frontiersman gelding; half-brother to Sweet Marmalade, poor at 16f; dam very useful at 11f; stable's sole winner this year came in this discipline; watch betting. Dam useful Flat winner; interesting to see how he goes in the betting on debut.
10	10 (10) (33/1 -175%) Superior Queen	33 33/1(-175%)	(10) Superior Queen 33/1, Outpaced, improved from debut up in trip when second beaten 1/2l in a 4yo bumper at Market Rasen latest; effective 2m, acts on soft, good to soft; likely to get further in time but should remain competitive. Close second of five at Market Rasen on second start but she's in a hotter race today.
2	2 (2) (66/1 -100%) Cricket Hill Denis	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Cricket Hill Denis 66/1, 6,500 euros Hillstar gelding; half-brother to Broomfields Jeremy, very useful from 19f to 20f; stable in good form; market can reveal more. 6,500euros foal; closely related to useful Broomfields Jenny; may be best watched on debut.
8	8 (8) (80/1 -220%) Zains Hope	80 80/1(-220%)	(8) Zains Hope 80/1, 16,000 euros Youmzain gelding; half-brother to Hold The Note, very useful at 20f; likely to need this initial experience. 16,000euros 3yo who has a useful pedigree but may be one for further down the line.
3	3 (3) (150/1 -127%) Johns Legacy	150 150/1(-127%)	(3) Johns Legacy 150/1, £6,000 Jeu St Eloi gelding; half sisters showed nothing over hurdles; best watched. £6,000 3yo; other newcomers make greater appeal on paper.

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It could pay to stick with the promising MINELLA PREMIER in this. The point-to-point winner scored with plenty left in the tank at Fontwell on his Rules debut and Charlie Maggs' 3lb allowance further helps his cause. Peace Belle could improve on her recent third at Newcastle and may feature, while L'unique Allen and stablemate Mr Maximillian are worth noting given Olly Murphy's yard has won three of the last four renewals of this race.

Point winner MINELLA PREMIER created a very good impression when winning on his bumper debut at Fontwell last month.

16:55 Wetherby (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (4/5 +36%) Lahan Kingman	0.8 4/5(+36%)	(4) Lahan Kingman 4/5, Promising debut third beaten 3 1/2l in a maiden at Newbury debut; top course jockey; effective at 7f on good to firm; big chance here in receipt of 7lb from top one. Kingman filly; showed promise at Newbury in sole 2yo start; entered in Irish 1,000 Guineas.
1	1 (1) (5/4 +55%) Caballo Grande	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(1) Caballo Grande 5/4, Improved to get off the mark when winning a maiden at Southwell by 4 1/4l last time; returning from a break; effective at 6f, acts on good and AW; more to come but no easy task under penalty. Strong at the finish in the second of his two 6f races; likely to stay 7f; leading player.
5	5 (5) (12/1 -336%) Leonie	12 12/1(-336%)	(5) Leonie 12/1, Late headway on promising debut in a tongue-tie when 1 1/2l fourth in a maiden here first-time out; trainer in form; sprint-bred but gets 7f, acts on AW; should improve. Put in good late work on her way to close fourth of six in C&D maiden; open to improvement.
3	3 (3) (33/1 -408%) Glasgow Kiss	33 33/1(-408%)	(3) Glasgow Kiss 33/1, Game and improved off a break when fourth beaten 1 1/2l in a novice at Southwell latest; effective 7f, acts on AW; likeable attitude, more to come. Close fourth at Southwell for new yard, having attracted support; may improve again.
2	2 (2) (125/1 -150%) Florizelle	125 125/1(-150%)	(2) Florizelle 125/1, Gleneagles filly; half-sister to War Chant, useful at 10f; dam moderate at 5f at 2yo; no easy task on debut and others preferred. Gleneagles half-sister to two winners; sole newcomer in the field; market informative.

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LAHAN KINGMAN finished third in behind a couple of subsequent winners on her debut at Newbury last August and the daughter of Kingman is suggested as the first to consider. Her experience over 7f may give her an edge over Caballo Grande, who was a visually impressive winner at Southwell when last seen. That form hasn't worked out though, and he will need to prove himself over this extra furlong. Glasgow Kiss and Leonie could also find improvement and neither should be underestimated.

Significant potential is brought by LAHAN KINGMAN. Second choice is Caballo Grande.

17:00 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Wexford 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (4/5 +54%) Minella Machine	0.8 4/5(+54%)	(4) Minella Machine 4/5, Very promising debut when fourth beaten 8l in a 4yo bumper at Leopardstown latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on yielding; debut form franked in Champion Bumper, should progress and be winning soon. Beaten 8l by subsequent Champion Bumper winner The Mourne Rambler at Leopardstown; player.
1	1 (1) (5/1 -25%) Coq Noir	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Coq Noir 5/1, Yard won this last year; very promising effort a neck winner in a maiden at Ballysteen on debut; returning from long layoff; form of point win franked under rules, has joined top yard. Point winner has to be respected on bumper debut for a leading yard so check the market.
2	2 (2) (6/1 -118%) Fitzroy	6 6/1(-118%)	(2) Fitzroy 6/1, Nirvana Du Berlais gelding; half-brother to Thyme White, smart at 17f; another half brother won a bumper on debut; top trainer; likely type. By a leading French sire and commands respect from the Champion trainer.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +14%) Gillane	6 6/1(+14%)	(3) Gillane 6/1, No obvious excuse 45l third in an auction bumper at Limerick most recent run; effective 2m, acts with cut; has shown promise over hurdles and in bumpers. Disappointing stable debut as 4/5 fav' at Limerick last month and has questions to answer.
10	10 (10) (9/1 +10%) Tell The Boys	9 9/1(+10%)	(10) Tell The Boys 9/1, 1,000 euros Maxios filly whose dam was unraced; yard does well in this sphere; market can guide. Nicely-bred but cost only Eur1,000 as a 3yo; respected yard so check market.
6	6 (6) (14/1 0%) Tadhg's Rock	14 14/1(0%)	(6) Tadhg's Rock 14/1, Not clear run on promising bumper debut beaten 9l in a bumper at Thurles last time; returning from long layoff; effective 2m, acts on good; should improve for initial experience. Solid effort in a Thurles bumper just over a year ago; likely capable of a decent showing.
5	5 (5) (22/1 +0%) Some See Stars	22 22/1(+0%)	(5) Some See Stars 22/1, Never threatened comfortably held in a bumper at Fairyhouse last time; usually held up; effective 2m, acts on heavy and yielding; improving until latest. Runner-up at Fairyhouse in January but was beaten a long way at the same track since.
7	7 (7) (40/1 +50%) Tazman Dan	40 40/1(+50%)	(7) Tazman Dan 40/1, Modest debut well beaten in a bumper at Limerick only start; off a short-break; likely to need more time. Beaten 32l on debut at Limerick over Christmas and has to improve hugely on that.
8	8 (8) (125/1 -25%) Dlightofdsun	125 125/1(-25%)	(8) Dlightofdsun 125/1, Stopped quickly comfortably held in a Mares bumper at Thurles last time; effective 2m, acts on soft; needs plenty more to win a bumper. Some ability on first three bumper starts but was tailed-off last time so others preferred.

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MINELLA MACHINE has already proven himself as a smart performer and his Christmas fourth behind The Mourne Rambler reads very well. Bought for 350,000 euros following his point-to-point success, the selection is a half-brother to two smart winners and could be hard to beat. Willie Mullins' Fitzroy is a sibling to two black-type performers and is likely to be smart, while Coq Noir was purchased for 200,000 euros following a pointing success but is long absent.

Beaten 8l on debut by last week's Cheltenham bumper winner The Mourne Rambler makes a compelling case for MINELLA MACHINE

17:05 Wexford 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:13 Exeter (Class 5) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (9/4 -50%) Macklin	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(8) Macklin 9/4, Ran to form when winning a mens open point at Badbury Rings by 7l last time; cheekpieces first time; effective at 3m in points; fair chance back under rules. Clear winner of good-quality open point last month and looks the one to beat here.
4	4 (4) (10/3 +44%) Crawter	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(4) Crawter 10/3, Step back in right direction when second beaten 9l in a mixed open at Larkhill latest; effective 3m-3m2f on a sound surface; not ruled out back under rules. 4-14 in points; won Cheltenham hunter chase on only rules start; good ground suits best.
2	2 (2) (6/1 -20%) Theformismighty	6 6/1(-20%)	(2) Theformismighty 6/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Doncaster latest; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on heavy and good to soft; could bounce back on debut in these races. Won off reduced handicap mark two starts ago but has become hard to predict.
10	10 (10) (15/2 +63%) Revels Hill	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(10) Revels Hill 15/2, Needed run and may have found ground too testing when 22l third in a hunter chase at Taunton most recent run; effective at around 3m, acts on soft and good to soft; not the force of old but could build on latest. Remote when third on heavy going last month but this ground should suit better.
3	3 (3) (9/1 +44%) Yippee Ki Yay	9 9/1(+44%)	(3) Yippee Ki Yay 9/1, Below form when 10l third in a point at Kingston Blount most recent run; effective 3m-3m2f; could go well back under rules. C&D winner; shade disappointing in latest point but earlier point form gives him a shout.
1	1 (1) (10/1 -25%) Enqarde	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) Enqarde 10/1, Went clear with ease, ran to form when winning a hunter chase at Leicester by 14l last time; effective at around 3m; unexposed in hunter chases. Rolled back the years with 50-1 success at Leicester last month; enters calculations.
7	7 (7) (14/1 0%) Haven't Time	14 14/1(0%)	(7) Haven't Time 14/1, Ran to form when second beaten 11l in a hunter chase at Taunton latest; effective 3m, acts with cut; progressing this term. No threat to easy winner when second at Taunton last month but that was still a good run.
6	6 (6) (18/1 -125%) Gateau De Miel	18 18/1(-125%)	(6) Gateau De Miel 18/1, Back to form down in trip when second beaten 7 1/2l in a hunter chase at Wincanton latest; effective up to 3m2f, acts on soft and good; could come on for latest. Good second at Wincanton last month but far too inconsistent to rely upon.
9	9 (9) (40/1 -515%) Mr Glass	40 40/1(-515%)	(9) Mr Glass 40/1, Rider dropped whip but ran to form when 17l third in a hunter chase at Wincanton most recent run; effective 2m6f-3m1f with cut; capable in these races. Signed off for Paul Nicholls with fairly good Wincanton third last month; stable debut.
11	11 (11) (66/1 -230%) Windance	66 66/1(-230%)	(11) Windance 66/1, Below form, maybe needed run when comfortably held in a mixed open at Larkhill last time; effective at 3m; could have a say back under rules. Last year's form was uninspiring; well beaten when returning in a point this month.
5	5 (5) (66/1 0%) D'jango	66 66/1(0%)	(5) D'jango 66/1, Again below form when comfortably held in a point at Larkhill last time; effective 3m-plus, acts on sound surface; veteran with plenty to prove back under rules. Teenager who has been out of form this season; revival needed.
12	12 (12) (100/1 -203%) For Rita	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) For Rita 100/1, Pulled up in a mixed open point at Kingston Blount latest; effective at 3m in points on a sound surface; others preferred under rules. Won three minor points last spring but failed to complete both races last month.

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Enqarde sprang a shock to win at odds of 50-1 at Leicester three weeks ago but although respected this time, he might struggle conceding weight to MACKLIN. A seven-time winner between the flags, including a wide-margin success last month, the 10-year-old boasts the highest official rating and looks sure to go close. Crawter won a similar contest at Cheltenham in May and should not be underestimated with Paddy Barlow taking 3lb off his back.

This looks good for prolific pointer MACKLIN, who returned from a layoff with an emphatic open win at Badbury Rings last month.

17:13 Exeter (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:22 Down Royal 17f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
9	9 (9) (5/2 -11%) Surfin Usa	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(9) Surfin Usa 5/2, Minor promise on debut runner-up beaten 20l in a Mares bumper at Sligo only start; absent for very lengthy period; effective 2m2f, acts on soft; much more to come for top yard. Well beaten when odds on for debut in Aug' 2024, off since, market check advised.
6	6 (6) (4/1 -14%) Lizzie Twigg	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Lizzie Twigg 4/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; Poet's Word mare; dam useful at 10f; half sister a multiple Flat winner at around 1m; top trainer; likely type. Poet's Word mare, half-sister to 1m-1m4f Flat winner, top yard, check market.
1	1 (1) (5/1 -67%) Belladaball	5 5/1(-67%)	(1) Belladaball 5/1, Promising debut in a tongue-tie third beaten 19l in a Mares bumper at Fairyhouse debut; off a short-break; effective at 2m on soft; improvement likely. 9-2 and made a pleasing debut at Fairyhouse, should improve, leading claims.
11	11 (11) (7/1 -27%) Viva Laa Vida	7 7/1(-27%)	(11) Viva Laa Vida 7/1, Yard won this last year; 32,000 euros Poet's Word mare; half-sister to Onefournine, fair at 18f; dam a Graded hurdle winner; top trainer; likely type. E32,000 Poet's Word mare, dam useful 2m-2m4f winner, interesting debutante.
7	7 (7) (17/2 -21%) Louve D'arc	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(7) Louve D'arc 17/2, May have found ground too testing well beaten in Listed Mares Flat Race at Navan latest; returning from a break; effective at 2m, acts on good to yielding; needs drop in grade. Good run on debut at Galway, struggled upped in grade latest, chance on that first run.
8	8 (8) (11/1 +83%) Myluckymaker	11 11/1(+83%)	(8) Myluckymaker 11/1, Modest debut well beaten in a Mares bumper at Fairyhouse only start; off a short-break; lots more needed. 80-1 and never figured on debut at Fairyhouse, much more needed.
5	5 (5) (12/1 +70%) Gortnaclea Castle	12 12/1(+70%)	(5) Gortnaclea Castle 12/1, Berkshire mare; half-sister to Shudawudacuddagh, fair at 18f; yard's last winner came in a bumper but faces a tough enough task on debut. Berkshire mare, half-sister to 2m2f hurdles winner, likely best watched on debut.
13	13 (13) (16/1 -45%) Infinity Succes	16 16/1(-45%)	(13) Infinity Succes 16/1, Modest effort when fourth beaten 40l in a 4yo bumper at Gowran Park latest; off a short-break; well fancied on debut over hurdles, can progress if ridden bit more positively. Tailed off in Gowran bumper on final start for Declan Queally, can only watch for now.
10	10 (10) (16/1 +36%) Thelittleballerina	16 16/1(+36%)	(10) Thelittleballerina 16/1, Capri mare; half-sister to Hethinkshe'selvis, useful at 19f; dam placed first time out in a bumper; tough enough task on debut. Capri mare, dam half sister to top class Bellshill, yard 0-19 in bumpers last five seasons.
4	4 (4) (20/1 +29%) Freya Cova	20 20/1(+29%)	(4) Freya Cova 20/1, Free Eagle mare; full-sister to Windbeneathmywings, top-class at 16f; dam high-class at 8f; stable has gone a long time without a winner. Free Eagle mare, yard not known for bumper winners but very well bred, check market.
2	2 (2) (22/1 +45%) Delorean Dynamite	22 22/1(+45%)	(2) Delorean Dynamite 22/1, Below form down the field in Weatherbys General Stud Book Mares Flat Race (Grade 3) at Punchestown most recent; returning from long layoff; yet to show anything. Tailed off both starts last year, off 321 days, may be capable of better but best watched.
12	12 (12) (50/1 +24%) Betterthanadream	50 50/1(+24%)	(12) Betterthanadream 50/1, Old Persian filly; half-sister to Beauvallon Bay, fair at 22f; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Stoutly bred Old Persian filly, may need further than this in time, watch.
3	3 (3) (100/1 -25%) Freeway	100 100/1(-25%)	(3) Freeway 100/1, Never in the race on poor debut well beaten in a Mares bumper at Wexford only start; returning from long layoff; lot to prove. 66-1 and no show on debut at Wexford last May, off since, unlikely to be the answer.

LTO Selection:

VIVA LAA VIDA has a smart pedigree and the assistance of a vastly experienced 7lb claimer for her debut. The selection is the second foal out of a Grade 2 winner and while she lacks experience, it is encouraging she represents a leading yard. Surfin Usa has been absent since finishing a 20-length second at Sligo in August 2024 and looks vulnerable on reappearance. Belladaball was supported on debut last December and can progress.

BELLADABALL ran a pleasing race on debut at Fairyhouse and with improvement likely to be forthcoming, she gets the nod

17:22 Down Royal 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (11/4 +21%) Yehudi	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(7) Yehudi 11/4, Ran to form beaten a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Kempton last time; top course jockey; effective 7-9f, acts on soft and AW; maiden but going well and has a chance in this. Still a maiden but has shown signs that he's capable of winning a race of this nature.
8	8 (8) (4/1 +60%) Orbital Chime	4 4/1(+60%)	(8) Orbital Chime 4/1, Again below form beaten 8l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 5-7f, best with plenty of give, acts on AW; struggling since autumn win. Has doubts over current form and the trip but market support should be noted; new yard.
1	1 (1) (11/2 -57%) Al Hofzan	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Al Hofzan 11/2, Ran to form tried in cheekpieces beaten a nose off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 7-9f, acts on AW; can go well again. Nearly made all in first-time cheekpieces over C&D most recently; good chance.
10	10 (10) (6/1 +20%) Simply Blue	6 6/1(+20%)	(10) Simply Blue 6/1, Bit keen but run of race and ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off this mark here last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; competitive mark still. Form over C&D includes a win last October and an encouraging effort on Friday; in the mix.
9	9 (9) (7/1 +7%) Good Karma	7 7/1(+7%)	(9) Good Karma 7/1, Ran to form beaten a length off this mark here last time; effective 6-8f, probably acts on any; remains 4lb above his last win mark. Ties in with Al Hofzan on the solid piece of form that took his C&D form figures to 123.
11	11 (11) (9/1 +50%) Swiss Ace	9 9/1(+50%)	(11) Swiss Ace 9/1, Didn't find back up in trip when comfortably held in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 7/8f, probably best on a sound surface; mark is falling but needs more. On a long losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form.
2	2 (2) (14/1 -17%) Terries Royale	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Terries Royale 14/1, Never in it from off the pace beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; top course trainer; suited by 7/8f, most effective on soft acts on AW; mark continues to fall but needs more. Remains well treated on best turf form and takes a drop in class.
4	4 (4) (14/1 +0%) Cill Mocheallog	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Cill Mocheallog 14/1, Again below form when ninth beaten 8 1/4l off 65 last time, 1lb lower here; effective at 7f, acts on heavy, good and AW; mark remains high. Clearcut winner in January but nowhere near that form otherwise this year.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -140%) White Umbrella	18 18/1(-140%)	(3) White Umbrella 18/1, Plenty to do, strong at finish beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; effective 6/7f on AW; interesting if building on latest. Suited by Wolverhampton; ran respectably last time; possibilities back down in grade.
6	6 (6) (33/1 -200%) Sofian	33 33/1(-200%)	(6) Sofian 33/1, Ran to form when second beaten 4l in a handicap at Ffos Las latest; suited by 7f or easy 8f on a sound surface; might need this. The question is whether his Ffos Las form can be transferred to AW on reappearance.

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None of these come without risk but YEHUDI has shown versatility regarding distance and he was unlucky to be caught towards the finish over 7f at Kempton most recently. Billy Loughnane is back aboard today and a similar level of performance might be enough to break his maiden tag. Good Karma (third) was only a length behind the second-placed Al Hofzan when they clashed over C&D a fortnight ago and whilst there should be little to separate the pair again, he could be the bigger threat.

With the cheekpieces retained and Harry Vigors taking off a useful 7lb, AL HOFZAN is preferred. Good Karma is second pick.

17:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (11/4 +31%) Bomb Squad	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(5) Bomb Squad 11/4, Ran to best landing a handicap by a neck off a 4lb lower mark here last time; trainer in form; effective at 6/7f, acts on AW; reliable sort and competitive mark still. Consistent record over C&D down the years and arrives in cracking form; leading claims.
9	9 (9) (7/2 +13%) Ramon Di Loria	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(9) Ramon Di Loria 7/2, Bit keen but still lacked pace back up in trip when third beaten 1/2l off 57 last time, same mark here; effective 5-7f, acts on any, likes give; fair mark still. Best of those held up behind Bomb Squad over C&D on Friday; one of the likelier winners.
10	10 (10) (11/2 +8%) Amelia's Joy	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(10) Amelia's Joy 11/2, Back to best beaten 1/2l off this mark at Southwell last time; cheekpieces first time; effective at 6-8f on AW; drop in trip may help. Second to a subsequent winner off this mark at Southwell a fortnight ago; claims on that.
2	2 (2) (6/1 +40%) Landlordtothestars	6 6/1(+40%)	(2) Landlordtothestars 6/1, Below form from wide draw when beaten 6l in a handicap here last time; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; could bounce back from handier draw this time. Boasts a decent record in handicaps round here; excuses latest and goes on the shortlist.
11	11 (11) (6/1 +25%) Von Krolock	6 6/1(+25%)	(11) Von Krolock 6/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Southwell last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; can go well again. Two C&D wins to his name from four starts; more likely than most to give his running.
7	7 (7) (11/1 +21%) Pickersgill	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Pickersgill 11/1, Found little, below form beaten 7l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 5-7f, suited by cut, acts on AW; mark keeps sliding, needs more. Lacked consistency in Ireland so may well bounce back from a lesser effort last time.
8	8 (8) (11/1 +21%) Punchbowl Flyer	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Punchbowl Flyer 11/1, Too keen and bit below form back up in trip beaten 3 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good and AW but best with give; stamina to prove. New 3lb higher mark has kicked in since a lesser effort from the front over C&D on Friday.
3	3 (3) (16/1 +0%) Crystal Dagger	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Crystal Dagger 16/1, Bit keen and didn't get home beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Southwell last time; effective at 6/7f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; needs to settle back up in trip. Pulled hard for new yard over 6f at Southwell last Tuesday and will need to settle better.
1	1 (1) (28/1 -75%) Lucky Man	28 28/1(-75%)	(1) Lucky Man 28/1, Again below form beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap here last time; effective 6f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; stamina to prove. This easier off his last winning mark for a yard among the winners; stamina to prove.

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Bomb Squad arrives having recorded two narrow C&D successes either side of a close-up Newcastle second and he merits respect under a 4lb penalty, but a chance is taken on AMELIA'S JOY. The four-year-old has yet to score after nine racecourse appearances, but she posted her best effort to date when filling the runner-up berth at Southwell and a maiden triumph could be on the cards should first-time cheekpieces eke out a little more. Others to note include Von Krolock and Punchbowl Flyer.

This can go to LANDLORDTOTHESTARS, who boasts a decent record in handicaps here. Amelia's Joy is another with claims.

18:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (9/4 +10%) Al Shabab	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(1) Al Shabab 9/4, Ran to form back in a handicap when second beaten a length in a handicap here latest; effective 7-10f, acts on any except soft, including AW; should go well back in a classified. Will be popular under Rossa Ryan after a solid second to Arlecchino's Rex over C&D latest.
2	2 (2) (11/4 -10%) Arlecchino's Rex	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(2) Arlecchino's Rex 11/4, Back to best when winning a handicap here by a length last time; effective 7-9f, acts on a sound surface; should go well again dropped into a classified. May be capable of better over this trip and could well confirm superiority over Al Shabab.
7	7 (7) (11/2 +0%) Man Is King	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(7) Man Is King 11/2, Ran to form back up in trip 2 1/2l third in a classified race here most recent run; effective 8-11f, acts on good and AW; down in distance but can go well again. 1m4f again looked to stretch him here last Tuesday; one to consider back down in trip.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +45%) Balqaa	6 6/1(+45%)	(3) Balqaa 6/1, Best work late from off the pace beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; usually held up; effective 8-10f, best on AW; poor strike-rate but step back up in trip may suit. Plenty of chances since her last win in 2024; still capable at this level back up in trip.
6	6 (6) (7/1 -100%) Keeper Of Secrets	7 7/1(-100%)	(6) Keeper Of Secrets 7/1, Best effort since debut when fourth beaten 2l in a handicap at Lingfield latest; cheekpieces first time; top course jockey; effective at 10f on AW; more needed but could build on latest. Better with each run for this yard; one of the likelier winners in first-time cheekpieces.
9	9 (9) (14/1 +13%) Trusty Scout	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Trusty Scout 14/1, Would have finished closer but for late interference beaten 6 1/4l in a classified race here last time; effective 8-12f, best on AW; losing run stretches more than 2 years. Winless since 2023 and not up to much these days; plenty of chances at this level of late.
5	5 (5) (18/1 -13%) Dors Delight	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Dors Delight 18/1, Again ran as though something amiss when down the field in a classified race here most recent; off a short-break; effective 10f on AW; inconsistent and hard to fancy. Inconsistent mare; could well be all or nothing again, and others are more reliable.
4	4 (4) (28/1 -75%) Come To Pass	28 28/1(-75%)	(4) Come To Pass 28/1, Found little tried in cheekpieces when beaten 6l in a classified race at Lingfield last time; top course trainer; effective 10-12f, acts on any ground; bit to find. Gone close a few times over C&D; patchy since returning from an absence.

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Arlecchino's Rex defeated AL SHABAB (second) over C&D a fortnight ago, but the latter is 4lb better off down in classified company and may well turn the tables. Keeper Of Secrets isn't favoured at the weights but he does have few miles on the clock, while the addition of first-time cheekpieces could help. Man Is King might not be far away either.

Al Shabab has been expensive to follow and ARLECCHINO'S REX can confirm recent C&D placings on 4lb worse terms.

18:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 9f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/4 +50%) Lady Delila	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(3) Lady Delila 5/4, Ran to form 2l third in a classified race at Newcastle most recent run; effective 8-10f, acts on soft, good and AW; can again go well. Still a maiden but is in form, having finished third at classified level in last two runs.
4	4 (4) (2/1 -23%) Marinakis	2 2/1(-23%)	(4) Marinakis 2/1, Best work late from off a steady pace when third in a classified race at Chelmsford most recent run; trainer in form; effective 10-12f, acts on AW; another good run likely. Record of 131153 at classified level on AW includes a C&D success; solid and respected.
1	1 (1) (4/1 -33%) Celebrating Ethel	4 4/1(-33%)	(1) Celebrating Ethel 4/1, Below form back up in trip tried in blinkers beaten 10l in a classified race at Newcastle last time; top course trainer; suited by 8/10f, acts on sound surface; may need dropping in trip. Recent form features a respectable fourth at Wolverhampton; capable of being involved.
8	8 (8) (12/1 +0%) Sunset In Paris	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Sunset In Paris 12/1, Poor effort in reapplied cheekpieces when down the field in a classified race at Lingfield most recent; off a short-break; effective 10f, best on AW; inconsistent. Record of 2-3 over C&D, all in classified events, most recently winning last June.
5	5 (5) (12/1 +52%) Marisitta	12 12/1(+52%)	(5) Marisitta 12/1, Bit below form when beaten 5l in a handicap here last time; hood first time; effective 7/8f on soft, good and AW; more needed. Chance of getting off the mark largely depends on how well she responds to hood.
6	6 (6) (16/1 +52%) Pacific Prince	16 16/1(+52%)	(6) Pacific Prince 16/1, Too keen and stopped to nothing down the field in a handicap at Lingfield most recent; hood first time; yet to show any reliable form. Far from solid on form and mark of 50 shouldn't necessarily be taken at face value.
2	2 (2) (50/1 -52%) Frontpagemoos	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Frontpagemoos 50/1, Another poor effort when beaten 9 1/2l in a classified race here last time; all to prove still. Down the field in two classified events at Wolverhampton since returning from layoff.

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MARINAKIS has held his form well since winning a similar contest at Chelmsford in January and while most of these rivals have something to prove, Ian Williams' charge looks the obvious answer. Lady Delila has hit the frame the last twice and is expected to give another good account of herself. Tony Carroll enlists the services of Rossa Ryan aboard Celebrating Ethel, who warrants closer inspection despite a below-par run at Newcastle on Thursday.

Judged on ratings and his record at this level, the strongest contender is MARINAKIS (nap). Second choice is Celebrating Ethel.

19:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (7/4 +68%) Fortification	1.75 7/4(+68%)	(4) Fortification 7/4, Finished well looking to want further when second beaten 5l in a handicap here latest; blinkers first time; effective at 5f, may improve for 6f, acts on good and AW; official mark probably about right. Switch to blinkers needs to help, with him held in two handicaps this year since gelded.
1	1 (1) (11/4 +54%) Daneh Of Dandy	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(1) Daneh Of Dandy 11/4, Struggled and below form when beaten 4 1/4l in Harry Rosebery Stakes (Listed) at Ayr last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on good and fast ground; very reliable. Plenty of speed last year; drawn to attack on her handicap/AW debut; player.
5	5 (5) (5/1 +64%) Blue Orbit	5 5/1(+64%)	(5) Blue Orbit 5/1, Outclassed when beaten 6l in a nursery at York last time; wide draw; effective 5/6f on a sound surface; capable of better in handicaps still. Perhaps the gelding op will settle him down; interesting to see how he goes in the market.
7	7 (7) (6/1 -50%) Alasrae	6 6/1(-50%)	(7) Alasrae 6/1, Very game and ran at least to form when landing a handicap by a nose off a 3lb lower mark at Kempton last time; top course jockey; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; consistent. Made it 2-2 in a visor (off here) last time; this is tougher down in trip off 3lb higher.
3	3 (3) (13/2 -44%) Henrythenate	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(3) Henrythenate 13/2, Good trip on inner but didn't stay when ninth beaten 4l off 81 last time, same mark here; wide draw; effective at 5f, may not stay 6f, acts on good and AW; drop in trip in his favour. Improver early in the year; happier at 5f again but has to prove this mark within range.
2	2 (2) (10/1 -33%) Temple Of Athena	10 10/1(-33%)	(2) Temple Of Athena 10/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off this mark at York last time; effective 5/6f, acts on soft and good; consistent sort. Half-sister to four Tapeta winners; more exposed than some and needs more on her comeback.
8	8 (8) (18/1 -13%) Duskaura	18 18/1(-13%)	(8) Duskaura 18/1, Touch keen and fair effort off a break when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap here latest; top course trainer; suited by 5f, acts on yielding, good and AW; entitled to come on from reappearance run. Finished behind Fortification over C&D last month and this again looks tough enough.
10	10 (10) (22/1 -10%) Artista	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Artista 22/1, Never in it from off the pace down the field in a nursery at Chelmsford most recent; in good form prior; wide draw; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; competitive mark. Absent since well behind Dark Angel Star last October; landed the outside stall on return.
9	9 (9) (22/1 -175%) Akabusi	22 22/1(-175%)	(9) Akabusi 22/1, Good trip on inner, ran to form when beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; effective at 6f, acts on a sound surface; blinkers key, seems game and reliable in them. Fully exposed after a busy first year for two yards; vulnerable to improvers down in trip.

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Fortification gets a switch of headgear after returning a disappointing favourite over C&D last time. He's not easily ruled out, while Henrythenate drops in both class and trip with a chance based on his recent Lingfield brace. However, TEMPLE OF ATHENA was sharp enough to make a winning debut last term and showed good progress throughout 2025. A creditable third at York in October, she returns to action from an unchanged mark and has to be of interest ahead of her all-weather debut.

James Tate saddles two with live chances and DANEH OF DANDY is preferred to Dark Angel Star. Henrythenate also has claims.

19:30 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (2/1 -7%) Faithful Dream	2 2/1(-7%)	(2) Faithful Dream 2/1, Ran to form, seeing out easier 6f well when beaten a nose off a 2lb lower mark at Kempton last time; effective 6f, acts on AW, probably good to soft and good to firm; good attitude and knocking on the door. Looked unlucky at Kempton last time; has a race of this nature in him.
7	7 (7) (11/4 +83%) Saxon Grace	2.75 11/4(+83%)	(7) Saxon Grace 11/4, Just about to form beaten 5 1/4l in a nursery at Dundalk last time; returning from a break; effective 6-7f, acts on AW; coming off a good course third. Maiden in Ireland; debuting for new yard; market instructive.
4	4 (4) (11/4 +21%) Luna Beaux	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(4) Luna Beaux 11/4, Strong pace at trip suited, closing late for fourth when beaten 1 1/2l off 60 last time, 1lb lower here; suited by fast-run 6f, acts on AW; can go well again. Scored easily over C&D in January; enters calculations back here.
5	5 (5) (7/1 -40%) Mademoiselle Belle	7 7/1(-40%)	(5) Mademoiselle Belle 7/1, Ran to balance of form when finishing last of six at Newcastle latest; usually held up; suited by stiff 5f or 6f, acts on good, soft and AW; can go well again. Probably remains in form; could go well in the retained cheekpieces.
10	10 (10) (7/1 -56%) A Lott Of Kane	7 7/1(-56%)	(10) A Lott Of Kane 7/1, Wide trip, touch outpaced and finished fast beaten 3/4l off this mark at Lingfield last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, acts on AW; good effort latest and may improve with better trip. Has shown positive signs since switched to handicaps; in the mix.
6	6 (6) (12/1 -20%) In Denial	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) In Denial 12/1, Outpaced when well beaten in a maiden here latest; top course jockey; bred to sprint, but has looked to want 7f; may do better now handicapping. Out of a winner for her connections; interesting on handicap debut.
9	9 (9) (22/1 -10%) Telling Time	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Telling Time 22/1, Outpaced, looking to need further when beaten 9l in a handicap at Kempton last time; effective 7f, acts on AW; small, looks flattered by December run here. His two handicap efforts can be somewhat forgiven.
8	8 (8) (33/1 -32%) Baileys Ontherocks	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Baileys Ontherocks 33/1, Poor effort when comfortably held in a handicap at Lingfield last time; top course trainer; effective 5f, acts on AW; seems regressive. Far from solid on her handicap form; debut for new stable.
11	11 (11) (33/1 -32%) Backfire	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Backfire 33/1, Too keen down in trip when beaten 5l in a handicap here last time; probably effective 6/7f, acts on AW; step back up in trip might help. May improve for the return to 6f but has weak claims on form.
12	12 (12) (33/1 +18%) Dance Hello	33 33/1(+18%)	(12) Dance Hello 33/1, Didn't look easiest when fourth beaten 4l in a nursery at Nottingham latest; returning from a break; effective 5f, acts on soft and good to firm; improvement needed. Seemed to run well on final 2yo start but has proved inconsistent.

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Having been narrowly denied at Kempton last time, FAITHFUL DREAM will be hard to keep out of the finish once again. He had to be switched for a clear run at a crucial stage, so Mick Appleby's sprinter makes plenty of appeal. A Lott Of Kane finished a close third over the minimum trip at Lingfield recently and should benefit from a return to further, while Mademoiselle Belle is usually in the mix at this level.

Having looked unlucky last time, FAITHFUL DREAM is preferred. A Lott Of Kane is second pick.

20:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (9/4 +55%) Galaxy Wonder	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(8) Galaxy Wonder 9/4, Run of race, ran to form when third at Lingfield last time; top course trainer; effective 7-10f, latter suits better, acts on yielding, good and AW; ideally wants a pace to aim at and bigger field here may suit. Consistent (314323) since joining current stable; again likely to be thereabouts.
3	3 (3) (5/1 +50%) King Of Speed	5 5/1(+50%)	(3) King Of Speed 5/1, Again below form beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; top course jockey; suited by 8/9f, acts on any surface; bounce back needed. Four-time C&D winner, mostly under Billy Loughnane who is back on board.
5	5 (5) (11/2 +0%) Phaedra	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(5) Phaedra 11/2, Best work late down in trip beaten a neck off this mark at Southwell last time; effective 11-12f, best on a sound surface; on a competitive mark now. Went close at Southwell last week for new yard; possibilities back up slightly in trip.
1	1 (1) (7/1 +56%) Pallas Lord	7 7/1(+56%)	(1) Pallas Lord 7/1, Found little, below form when 11th beaten 11l off 60 last time, same mark here; effective 7/8f, better on AW; bounce back needed. Has gained all ten AW wins at Newcastle; not the percentage call.
12	12 (12) (15/2 -88%) River Wharfe	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(12) River Wharfe 15/2, Strong at finish, back to best when landing a handicap by 2l off this mark at Southwell last time; top course trainer; effective 7-9f, acts on any; should go well again. Escapes a penalty for his 0-55 success at Southwell last week; respected.
7	7 (7) (15/2 +17%) Amber Honey	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(7) Amber Honey 15/2, Back to best beaten 1/4l off this mark here last time; effective 7-10f, acts on AW; competitive mark still. Close third over C&D last time; fighting chance off same mark.
10	10 (10) (8/1 -60%) Eutropia	8 8/1(-60%)	(10) Eutropia 8/1, Yard won this last year; bit keen but finished strongly, ran to best landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective 7-12f, acts on AW; drop in trip may not suit but should still go well again. Opened her account in steadily run 1m2f race last time; a possible danger.
4	4 (4) (11/1 -47%) Masqool	11 11/1(-47%)	(4) Masqool 11/1, Bit keen but ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off this mark at Lingfield last time; visor first time; top course trainer; effective 8-10f, acts on good but better on AW; below last win mark. Consistent form for new yard but isn't crying out for this drop back in trip.
2	2 (2) (14/1 +13%) Havana Touch	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Havana Touch 14/1, Never in it from off the pace beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; mark keeps easing but needs more. Best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.
11	11 (11) (18/1 -50%) Knightmare	18 18/1(-50%)	(11) Knightmare 18/1, Back to form tried in a visor beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; effective at 6/7f, acts on AW; step back up in trip may help. Maiden; ran encouragingly in first-time visor at Wolverhampton latest start.
6	6 (6) (25/1 +11%) Merapi	25 25/1(+11%)	(6) Merapi 25/1, Again below form beaten 8l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good and AW; step back up in trip may help. Maiden who failed to beat a rival last time (stable debut).

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PHAEDRA improved for a drop in trip when beaten only a neck at Southwell last Monday. That was her first start for Joey Ramsden's yard too, and she looks set to take advantage of her current mark sooner rather than later on that evidence. Amber Honey posted a much better effort over C&D last month. She could feature if able to back it up, while a case can also be made for King Of Speed in an open contest.

Back down in grade and back up slightly in distance, PHAEDRA could well succeed for her new stable at the second attempt.

20:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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