14:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 15f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/1 -56%) Kargese		7 7/1(-56%)																															(7) Kargese 7/1, Winner of three G1s and took County Hurdle here last year; yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; improved again when second beaten a neck in Irish Arkle Novice Chase (Grade 1) at Leopardstown latest rallying gamely having gone off quickly; effective 2m, acts on any; classy hurdler, more to come over fences, worth another go at top level getting weight but hard recent race a slight worry. 2025 County Hurdle winner; just lost out in Irish Arkle after titanic tussle; respected.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/8 +8%) Kopek Des Bordes		1.375 11/8(+8%)																															(3) Kopek Des Bordes 11/8, Winner of two G1s including Supreme on this card last year; yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; impressed with jumping when winning a beginners chase chase at Navan by 13l last time; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on heavy, good to soft; top class leading contender will need to settle better than he has in much stronger contest. Last year's Supreme winner; 1-1 over fences; the one to beat with a clear round.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/10 +37%) Lulamba		1.1 11/10(+37%)																															(4) Lulamba 11/10, Winner of two G1s and went close in Triumph here last year; warmed to jumping task when winning Game Spirit Chase (Grade 2) at Newbury by 6 1/2l last time beating more experienced rivals; Henry VIII (Grade 1) winner previously; effective 2m, acts on any; top class over hurdles and fences; sets the standard on chase form; may improve for bit further in time but will be tough to beat for last year's winning yard if able to lay up early. Unbeaten in chases; follows same path as stablemates Sprinter Sacre and Altior; big chance.
4	2 4th (2) (33/1 -32%) Jax Junior		33 33/1(-32%)																															(2) Jax Junior 33/1, Did it readily and improved up in trip when winning Pendil Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Kempton by 6 1/2l last time; that looks weak form for the level; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on any; progressing over fences since wind op but looks out of depth here. Fine start to chasing career (3-5); improvement needed but straightforward and jumps well.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 +0%) Steel Ally		16 16/1(+0%)																															(6) Steel Ally 16/1, Improved suited by stiff test at the trip when winning Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Warwick by 10l last time; enjoys making it; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on any; looks classy chaser, worth a go at the top level, race could be run to suit this strong stayer. Made it 3-3 over fences with Warwick win; progressive but will need another personal best.
1	1 |PU| (1) (100/1 +0%) Hansard		100 100/1(+0%)																															(1) Hansard 100/1, Outpaced, rallied, improved when second beaten 7l in Wayward Lad Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Kempton latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft and good; useful handicap hurdler; has beaten very little over fences but more to come; this a big ask. Sole chase win came in an uncompetitive race; bottom of the list on ratings.

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One of the big Anglo-Irish clashes of the week, with the exciting Lulamba taking on last year's Supreme hero Kopek Des Bordes. The former arrives unbeaten in three starts over fences and has followed the same route Nicky Henderson plotted with Sprinter Sacre (2012) and Altior (2017) by landing the Game Spirit against seasoned chasers en route. However, the five-year-old can take time to warm to his task and there has to be a concern that he might be taken off his feet early doors. Kopek Des Bordes tries to become just the third horse this century to land an Arkle on the back of one outing over fences, having missed key prep runs after impressing at Navan in November. Recent schooling sessions seem to have left his camp very confident he is ready to face a test of this nature, but it wouldn't be a surprise if stable companion KARGESE came out on top. Runner-up in the 2024 Triumph to Majborough, the mare was a comfortable winner of the County Hurdle 12 months ago and all of her best form has come in the spring. She did remarkably well to battle back after a mistake at the last against Romeo Coolio in the Irish Arkle, going down by a neck, and that experience may give her a vital edge.

Despite lacking the chasing experience of his rivals, the classy KOPEK DES BORDES can provide Willie Mullins with yet another Arkle.

14:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:18 Sedgefield (Class 5) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 -118%) Wind Your Neck In		6 6/1(-118%)																															(5) Wind Your Neck In 6/1, Beaten a length off a 3lb lower mark at Catterick last time; effective around 2m, gets sharp 2m3f, acts on any; still a maiden over jumps but good mark if building on latest couple of starts. 0-13 over hurdles but came second twice over 2m3f last month; probably in the mix again.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +88%) Saint Polo		2 2/1(+88%)																															(2) Saint Polo 2/1, Outpaced early, looked in need of stiffer test when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Leicester most recent; acts on good to soft; may want further than 2m, mark demands more. Did not get competitive in first five hurdle races but has now been given a handicap mark.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/4 -10%) Shan't Wait		2.75 11/4(-10%)																															(1) Shan't Wait 11/4, Outpaced, ran to form but looked in need of stiffer test 7l third in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; in good form after wind op, may do better over further. Kept on to be placed over 2m on both starts since wind op; back up in trip today.
4	6 4th (6) (17/2 -21%) Star Vantage		8.5 17/2(-21%)																															(6) Star Vantage 17/2, Ran to form from off the pace comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time; usually held up; off a short-break; effective up to 3m, acts on soft and good; consistent but frustrating maiden. Often travels well but is 0-27 over hurdles and patience in him is wearing thin.
5th	3 5th (3) (22/1 -120%) Klapton Boy		22 22/1(-120%)																															(3) Klapton Boy 22/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Market Rasen latest where never travelled and needed run; returning from a break; effective 2 1/2m; still early days, could bounce back. Absent since poor chase debut in November but showed promise over hurdles last season.
6th	4 6th (4) (14/1 -250%) Swingforthefence		14 14/1(-250%)																															(4) Swingforthefence 14/1, Still green but improved a little well beaten in a novice hurdle at Ludlow latest; cheekpieces first time; could improve for further now handicapping. Not beaten far in latest qualifying race; up in trip with headgear on for handicap debut.
7th	7 7th (7) (7/1 -27%) Dartmhor		7 7/1(-27%)																															(7) Dartmhor 7/1, Below form but did just about see out the trip when fourth beaten 20l in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle latest; effective 2m5f, acts on soft; unexposed as a stayer. 0-6 over hurdles but ran okay here on seasonal debut and subsequent defeat is excusable.

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After filling the runner-up spot in each of his last two outings, this might be the day for WIND YOUR NECK IN. Despite being put up 3lb for his latest effort at Catterick, the seven-year-old looks well placed to go one better. Shan't Wait has been thereabouts the last twice, most recently finishing third at Market Rasen, and takes a step back up in trip. Dartmhor looks best of the rest.

This move back up in trip could be the right move for SHAN'T WAIT, who has been placed twice over 2m since his wind op.

14:18 Sedgefield (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:40 Cheltenham (Class 1) 16f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (10/1 -82%) Saratoga		10 10/1(-82%)																															(9) Saratoga 10/1, Conceded first run and not given a hard time but improved when second beaten 3/4l in a 4yo hurdle at Naas latest; effective at 2m with cut; yard has won this before; ex-Ballydoyle, open to further improvement over hurdles when ridden more positively in handicaps. Smart Flat horse; improved second at Naas in a race that's been a good guide to this.
2	7 2nd (7) (5/1 +23%) Winston Junior		5 5/1(+23%)																															(7) Winston Junior 5/1, Did it comfortably, improved benefitting from being gifted easy lead at start when winning a 4yo hurdle at Ascot by 4l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m; form of debut run franked, more to come judged on useful Flat form, may get bit further so stiff test would suit. Made all at Ascot latest; respected, for all that front-running spells danger in this race.
3	19 3rd (19) (40/1 -43%) Klycot		40 40/1(-43%)																															(19) Klycot 40/1, Improved again for ready win benefitting from drop in class when winning a 4yo hurdle at Wetherby by 12l last time; effective around 2m, acts on heavy and soft; progressive but Grade 2 form had knocks, needs more. Dual hurdle winner but beaten in the tougher assignments he's faced; vulnerable.
4	12 4th (12) (16/1 +20%) Pourquoi Pas Papa		16 16/1(+20%)																															(12) Pourquoi Pas Papa 16/1, Improved again benefitting from positive ride, nearly stole it when second beaten 2 1/4l in a 4yo hurdle at Haydock latest; effective around 2m, acts with cut; progressive for top stable after move from France and looks well treated now tackling handicaps. Second to Manlaga at Haydock; 6lb better off with that rival here.
5th	17 5th (17) (25/1 +0%) Quinta Do Lago		25 25/1(+0%)																															(17) Quinta Do Lago 25/1, Rallied, ran to form behind pair of very useful rivals 9 1/4l third in a 4yo hurdle at Fairyhouse most recent run; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on any; in form, may get bit further so this stiff test should suit; each way shout. Well held on last two runs but behind smart opposition; Irish trainer always respected.
6th	6 6th (6) (22/1 +21%) The Mighty Celt		22 22/1(+21%)																															(6) The Mighty Celt 22/1, Too much to do, needed run after wind op on stable debut 10l third in a 4yo hurdle at Haydock most recent run; second run after wind op; effective 2m-2m2f with cut; very useful in France where highly tried, more to come for top yard with opening mark potentially generous. Eyecatching third to Manlaga on British debut; could easily improve on that form.
7th	8 7th (8) (13/2 +7%) Manlaga		6.5 13/2(+7%)																															(8) Manlaga 13/2, Ran to form benefitting from drop in class when winning a 4yo hurdle at Haydock by 2 1/4l last time; did well to win off steady pace that day; trainer in form; effective at 1m7f, acts on heavy and soft; very useful juvenile, brings further potential for top yard and mark looks workable. Impressive in how she took care of Pourquoi Pas Papa at Haydock; dangerously unexposed.
8th	11 8th (11) (7/2 +78%) Mustang Du Breuil		3.5 7/2(+78%)																															(11) Mustang Du Breuil 7/2, 3 1/2l third in Dovecote Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Kempton most recent run where left with too much to do having been hampered by faller; trainer in form; effective 2m2f on heavy and good to soft; joined a top yard from France, potentially very useful for top connections and opening mark looks lenient; big chance if race doesn't come too soon. Third in a Grade 2 only 17 days ago and appeals as one with better days ahead of him.
9th	5 9th (5) (33/1 -83%) Dignam		33 33/1(-83%)																															(5) Dignam 33/1, Outclassed when comfortably held in a Grade 1 hurdle at Auteuil last time; in good form prior; effective 2m-2m2f, acts with cut but suited by good; progressive last summer in weak contests, stable does well in this contest but looks second string. Made hay on good ground last summer; excused French run on heavy going last time.
16	16 |F| (16) (18/1 +28%) Ole Ole		18 18/1(+28%)																															(16) Ole Ole 18/1, Ran to form when second beaten a head in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts with cut; ex French, has joined top yard, likely more to come and should be winning soon. Beginning to look a shade exposed and that never bodes well in this race.
10th	21 10th (21) (150/1 -127%) Bandjo		150 150/1(-127%)																															(21) Bandjo 150/1, Improved though possibly bit flattered comfortably held in a Listed hurdle at Cagnes-Sur-Mer last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft; winner in France where showed useful form, this a big ask on stable debut. Ex-French; might be on a tough mark and can find his level further down the line.
11th	20 11th (20) (20/1 +0%) Bibe Mus		20 20/1(+0%)																															(20) Bibe Mus 20/1, Did it comfortably, improved on stable debut landing a handicap by 3l off a 5lb lower mark at Sandown last time; effective at 2m, acts on heavy, yielding; form strong, progressive and well treated if turned out quickly though this is tougher, deserted by Cobden. Picked up a penalty for his win at Sandown on Saturday; did that comfortably.
12th	14 12th (14) (12/1 -9%) Ammes		12 12/1(-9%)																															(14) Ammes 12/1, Forced wide, below form up in class beaten 8l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; in good form prior over hurdles; Listed form franked emphatically; stays 2m, acts on good; consistent in high end handicaps on Flat, useful hurdles recruit could progress now handicapping. Dual hurdle winner and beaten by a Triumph contender last time; had recent AW run.
13th	22 13th (22) (50/1 -100%) Mino Des Mottes		50 50/1(-100%)																															(22) Mino Des Mottes 50/1, Improved beaten by potentially classy rival when second beaten 2 1/2l in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown latest; effective at 2m on yielding and soft; improvement likely from French bumper winner but mark demands it. French bumper winner; 0-3 over hurdles and already needs further by the looks of it.
14th	3 14th (3) (16/1 -33%) Madness D'elle		16 16/1(-33%)																															(3) Madness D'elle 16/1, Improved for easy win outclassing rivals when winning a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park by 3l last time; effective at 2m, acts on soft and heavy; ex French, progressing for top yard, more to come. Comfortable maiden winner last time and it's hard to identify the ceiling of his ability.
15th	4 15th (4) (28/1 -12%) Harwa		28 28/1(-12%)																															(4) Harwa 28/1, Benefitted from strong pace and leaders getting racing early when winning a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse by 8 1/2l last time; effective 2m, acts on soft; showed useful form in France, strong stayer so this test could suit, mark reasonable and connections have enjoyed success here before. Likely contender for all that the handicapper has factored potential into his initial mark.
16th	15 16th (15) (80/1 -60%) Macktoad		80 80/1(-60%)																															(15) Macktoad 80/1, Did not find much after series of errors comfortably held in a 4yo hurdle at Haydock last time; effective 2m, acts on soft; French bumper winner yet to build on promising hurdle debut and has plenty to find with re-opposing rivals. Form has gone backwards since he looked good at Sandown in December.
17th	1 17th (1) (40/1 -21%) Bertutea		40 40/1(-21%)																															(1) Bertutea 40/1, Pulled up in Gannon's City Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown latest where stopped quickly after bad error; tongue-tie first time; effective at 2m, acts on testing ground; ex French, form of stable debut had knocks, needs more to defy top weight. Maiden winner who cut little ice in a Grade 1 last time; doesn't look a Mullins masterplan.
18th	10 18th (10) (15/2 +46%) Glen To Glen		7.5 15/2(+46%)																															(10) Glen To Glen 15/2, Yard has won last two runnings of race; improved when winning a maiden hurdle at Cork by a length last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on any; ran well at Royal Ascot in summer, more to come in handicaps over hurdles but mark demands it. Had a break since his maiden win at Cork and stable knows what's required in this race.
19th	18 19th (18) (100/1 -25%) Paddockwood		100 100/1(-25%)																															(18) Paddockwood 100/1, Ran to form but well held up in class comfortably held in a Listed hurdle at Cagnes-Sur-Mer last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft; progressive in France where a multiple winner; mark looks fair; not ruled out on stable debut. Flat/hurdle winner in France; this could be a culture shock on his British/handicap debut.
20th	13 20th (13) (28/1 +30%) Hardy Stuff		28 28/1(+30%)																															(13) Hardy Stuff 28/1, Yard has won 3 of last 10 runnings of race; keen, mistakes, found little up the hill when well beaten in Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) here latest; in good form prior; effective at 2m1f, acts on yielding and soft to heavy; drop in class a plus but mark looks too tough. Leopardstown maiden winner; had excuses when 4-1 for a Grade 2 here on Trials Day.
21st	2 21st (2) (20/1 +29%) Barbizon		20 20/1(+29%)																															(2) Barbizon 20/1, Yard has won 3 of last 10 runnings of race; comfortably held in Gannon's City Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown last time; form of debut win boosted; effective 2m, acts on heavy; progressive on Flat, looks useful hurdles recruit for top yard; opening mark fair. Won hurdles debut but reality checks have followed at Graded level.

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SARATOGA has a similar profile to his half-brother Brazil, who beat Gaelic Warrior in the 2022 renewal for Padraig Roche and Mark Walsh, in that he came from Ballydoyle as a smart Flat recruit and has taken well to the jumping game. He made an unbeaten filly pull out all the stops at Naas and this looks to have been a carefully laid-out plan. The JP McManus colours are also carried by Manlaga, who was once prominent in the Triumph Hurdle market and beat Pourquoi Pas Papa and The Mighty Celt at Haydock, although she is now 6lb worse off with both. Jack Kennedy is a fascinating booking for Winston Junior considering Gordon Elliott is doubly represented, while Quinta Do Lago chased home a couple of Willie Mullins' leading Triumph contenders at Fairyhouse. Mullins' chief hope in this contest is probably Madness D'elle.

Saratoga and Glen To Glen are feared but HARDY STUFF had excuses here last time and he might be going under the radar.

14:40 Cheltenham (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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14:58 Sedgefield (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (33/1 -175%) Las Canals		33 33/1(-175%)																															(3) Las Canals 33/1, Needed run when down the field in a maiden hurdle at Hereford most recent; hood first time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft, heavy; French form franked at Graded level, could leave form of stable debut behind. Well beaten on Brirish debut (bled) but may yet build upon promise shown in France.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/5 -50%) Rebel Tribesman		0.8 4/5(-50%)																															(6) Rebel Tribesman 4/5, Promising bumper debut when winning an Amateurs' bumper at Aintree by a length last time; returning from long layoff; effective 2m, acts on good; form of bumper win franked emphatically, more to come over hurdles. Bought for £55,000 after winning big-field pointers' bumper on rules debut last May.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/4 +72%) Liberty Coach		1.25 5/4(+72%)																															(4) Liberty Coach 5/4, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Kelso latest where stopped quickly; trainer in form; enjoys making it; suited by 10f and acted on any on the Flat, effective 2m over hurdles; useful on flat, inconsistent over hurdles in short career. Twice well beaten since Wetherby third in December but dangerous if back on song.
4	2 4th (2) (12/1 -71%) Laristote		12 12/1(-71%)																															(2) Laristote 12/1, Every chance, modest debut when well beaten in a novice hurdle at Wetherby latest; tongue-tie first time; unlucky in a point, may have more to offer over hurdles. Showed much more promise than eventual 50l defeat suggests at Wetherby in January.
5th	5 5th (5) (40/1 -300%) Matching Energy		40 40/1(-300%)																															(5) Matching Energy 40/1, Outpaced, below form well beaten in a novice hurdle at Carlisle latest; effective 2m, acts on good; point and bumper winner yet to fire over hurdles, this much easier. Hexham bumper winner; both Carlisle hurdle runs were quite promising; e-w claims at least.
6th	7 6th (7) (100/1 -150%) The Den Master		100 100/1(-150%)																															(7) The Den Master 100/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon latest; showed minor promise in points, all to prove under rules. Pulled up when 33-1 for hurdle debut in January; needs to learn to settle better.
1	1 |U| (1) (33/1 +0%) Fearless Dragon		33 33/1(+0%)																															(1) Fearless Dragon 33/1, Green, mistakes, ran to form 19l third in a novice hurdle here most recent run; cheekpieces first time; effective 2 1/2m; plenty more needed to get off the mark. Not disgraced over 2m4f here on first two hurdling starts but needs to improve.

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Bumper scorer REBEL TRIBESMAN makes plenty of appeal on his first start for the Jamie Snowden stable. This looks a very winnable contest and the five-year-old should prove too good for these. Laristote could only manage seventh on his debut over timber at Wetherby, but sports a first-time tongue-tie and has since undergone a wind operation so he is one to watch. Liberty Coach completes the shortlist.

Preference is for REBEL TRIBESMAN, who looked promising when winning a big-field Aintree bumper last May.

14:58 Sedgefield (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:20 Cheltenham (Class 1) 25f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (18/1 -50%) Johnnywho		18 18/1(-50%)																															(7) Johnnywho 18/1, Every chance, bit below form beaten 9l in Peter Marsh Handicap Chase at Haydock last time; runner up in Kim Muir here last year; had wind op; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; best at around 3m, acts on any; in form but mark creeping up and becoming frustrating. Below best at Haydock but wind op since and he went very close in last season's Kim Muir.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +25%) Jagwar		3 3/1(+25%)																															(4) Jagwar 3/1, Travelled, out-jumped and out-battled late having looked winner, ran to form beaten a head off a 3lb lower mark here last time; that rise looks lenient; won at this meeting last year; effective 2 1/2m; steadily progressive, leading contender with Walsh taking over though possibly not the most willing in a finish. Won the 2m4f Plate here 12 months ago; this new trip could prompt further improvement.
3	16 3rd (16) (10/1 +0%) Quebecois		10 10/1(+0%)																															(16) Quebecois 10/1, Jumped poorly, outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip when second beaten 17l in a novice chase at Newbury latest; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; in form over fences, may have handicap target with promise of more to comer now upped in trip judged on hurdle form. Best performance over hurdles came at 3m; possible improver now back up in trip.
4	12 4th (12) (14/1 +58%) Blow Your Wad		14 14/1(+58%)																															(12) Blow Your Wad 14/1, Ran to form beaten 1/2l off this mark at Newbury last time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft, good; not fully exposed for the stable, well treated on Graded novice form, consistent if a touch frustrating. Kept on for close second over 2m4f recently; the step back up in trip could be a firm plus.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 +0%) Leave Of Absence		20 20/1(+0%)																															(6) Leave Of Absence 20/1, Jumped poorly on ground too testing 17l third in Denman Chase (Grade 2) at Newbury most recent run; enjoys making it; effective 3m, likely get further, needs decent ground; progressive on sound surface but handicapper may have him. Not disgraced in Grade 2 at Newbury latest; not ruled out each-way now back in a handicap.
6th	13 6th (13) (11/1 +0%) Hyland		11 11/1(+0%)																															(13) Hyland 11/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off this mark at Ascot last time; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 3m on good; handicapper beginning to relent. 3-5 here and close fourth at Ascot in December when last seen; could be in the mix.
7th	5 7th (5) (14/1 +13%) Blaze The Way		14 14/1(+13%)																															(5) Blaze The Way 14/1, Landed a Turners Handicap Chase by 5l off a 12lb lower mark here penultimate start; flattened out after bad error, ran to form when comfortably held in Finlay Ford At Naas Novice Chase (Grade 3) last time; wants close to 3m; progressing over fences but mark looks tough. Won in good style here in December and the ground was heavy when well beaten next time.
8th	11 8th (11) (20/1 -25%) Imperial Saint		20 20/1(-25%)																															(11) Imperial Saint 20/1, Returned to form, stamina just held out up in trip when landing a Peter Marsh Handicap Chase by a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Haydock last time; off a short-break; effective 2-3m; generally consistent but big stamina concerns here. Won over 3m1f at Haydock in January and unexposed over staying distances; could go well.
9th	15 9th (15) (33/1 -32%) The Doyen Chief		33 33/1(-32%)																															(15) The Doyen Chief 33/1, Scored by a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Kempton penultimate start; ran to form at favoured venue second beaten 2l off 139 last time behind well backed rival, 3lb higher here; effective 3m, acts on soft, good; progressive but does nothing in front, mark continues to creep up. Two big runs at Kempton this year but he may prove vulnerable up the Cheltenham hill.
8	8 |F| (8) (22/1 -57%) Konfusion		22 22/1(-57%)																															(8) Konfusion 22/1, Scored by 7l off a 9lb lower mark at Wetherby penultimate start; that form had knocks; ran to form off revised mark third beaten 2 1/4l off 145 last time, same mark here; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m; progressive as a stayer and dangerous if allowed to dictate. Thrived towards end of 2025; good third most recently; further improvement not ruled out.
9	9 |U| (9) (40/1 +0%) Search For Glory		40 40/1(+0%)																															(9) Search For Glory 40/1, Pulled up in Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Gowran Park latest where race came too soon; form in and out; effective 2 1/2-3m; fair mark on novice form but risky. Below par last time but each-way claims on earlier form, provided he finds some fluency.
10th	1 10th (1) (13/2 -8%) Iroko		6.5 13/2(-8%)																															(1) Iroko 13/2, Travelled, did it readily, improved jumping much better when winning a graduation chase at Ascot by 5l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-4m4f, acts on heavy, good to soft; classy, major target likely to be Aintree in spring but has a class edge in this grade off top weight. Won hot, 3-runner graduation chase at Ascot in December; entitled to considerable respect.
11th	17 11th (17) (25/1 -25%) The Short Go		25 25/1(-25%)																															(17) The Short Go 25/1, Ran to form 5 1/4l third in Turners Handicap Chase here most recent run; off a short-break; effective 3m, acts on good to soft and good; in fair form but mark looks about right. Twice made the frame here towards the end of last year and he's an each-way candidate.
12th	21 12th (21) (66/1 -32%) Margaret's Legacy		66 66/1(-32%)																															(21) Margaret's Legacy 66/1, Every chance, little bit below form up in trip when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Windsor last time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good to soft; may need to come down a few lbs. Second at Bangor in November on reappearance but two underwhelming runs have followed.
13th	14 13th (14) (7/1 +30%) Myretown		7 7/1(+30%)																															(14) Myretown 7/1, Won this last year off 15lb lower; pulled up in Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Haydock latest where didn't stay and let down by jumping; enjoys making it; effective 3m, acts on soft, good to soft; useful staying chaser, probably a bit more to come but jumping issues have crept in. Return to form needed but it's hard to forget his dominant display in this 12 months ago.
14th	10 14th (10) (150/1 -20%) Stolen Silver		150 150/1(-20%)																															(10) Stolen Silver 150/1, Outpaced and outclassed 63l third in Premier Chase (Listed) at Kelso most recent run; effective 2 1/2-3m; needs to prove ability remains following lay off and can only be watched. Course winner who is well treated on his form in 2023 but this 11yo has struggled since.
15th	3 15th (3) (20/1 +0%) Resplendent Grey		20 20/1(+0%)																															(3) Resplendent Grey 20/1, Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip at sharp track when second beaten 4l in the Fleur De Lys Chase at Windsor latest; blinkers first time; effective 2 1/2-3 1/2m, best at staying trips; progressive but handicapper has reacted, needs stiffer track, Bet365 Gold Cup winner is a threat if getting decent test. Won bet365 Gold Cup last April; each-way shout if minimising the mistakes; headgear change.
20	20 |PU| (20) (11/1 +50%) Knight Of Allen		11 11/1(+50%)																															(20) Knight Of Allen 11/1, Scored by 3/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Newbury three starts back; usually held up; effective 2m-3m, acts on any; progressing over fences, mark looks generous based on novice run here, very interesting back on decent ground despite being out of weights. 4lb wrong but this unexposed 6yo has been showing promise and is not ruled out each-way.
2	2 |PU| (2) (12/1 -50%) Handstands		12 12/1(-50%)																															(2) Handstands 12/1, Every chance, another weak finish but ran to form 6 1/4l third in the Fleur De Lys Chase at Windsor most recent run; second run after wind op; best at 2 1/2m, suited by some cut; Grade 1 winner as a novice but has probably reached level, not seeing out races even after wind op. 2m4f Grade 1 novice chase win last February; needs something extra on this season's form.
18	18 |PU| (18) (20/1 +39%) Patter Merchant		20 20/1(+39%)																															(18) Patter Merchant 20/1, Ran to form when down the field in Handicap Chase at Punchestown most recent in race which developed into a sprint; effective 2 1/2m, best at 3m; generally in good form, mark fair and stable first string on jockey bookings. 7yo who is lightly raced over fences and from a top Irish yard but needs to raise his game.
19	19 |PU| (19) (50/1 +38%) Filanderer		50 50/1(+38%)																															(19) Filanderer 50/1, Travelled, fine ride alive to strong early pace which collapsed taking a pull landing a Veterans' Handicap Chase by 11l off a 8lb lower mark at Market Rasen last time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on any; progressive but this asks too much and big stamina worries. Stamina untested but form of latest, easy win in veterans' chase is working out very well.
22	22 |PU| (22) (66/1 +18%) Eyed		66 66/1(+18%)																															(22) Eyed 66/1, Poorly placed to challenge, flattened out late on ground softer than ideal when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ascot last time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, suited by decent ground; mark stiff. 3 wins last season; didn't run badly at Ascot last time but 9lb out of the handicap today.

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Iroko, a previous Festival winner, finished fourth in last season's Grand National and all roads lead towards Aintree once again. The form of his Ascot victory just before Christmas has worked out nicely, with runner-up Firefox not far off the principals in the Irish Gold Cup, and he is expected to be right in the mix, despite carrying top weight. Jagwar needs to finish in the first four if connections want him to join his stable companion in Liverpool next month and there is definitely hope that the step up in trip can bring about improvement. Last year's winner Myretown hasn't kicked on as expected and his stamina limitations were on display in Haydock's Grand National Trial, while his jumping has left a lot to be desired at times. Leave Of Absence went close to winning a big handicap at Ascot just before Christmas but the vote goes to HYLAND, who finished fourth there after a crucial mistake two out. Unlucky in the Coral Gold Cup when hampered by the fall of Myretown, he remains capable of landing a prize off his current mark and it is notable that connections reach for first-time cheekpieces.

The step up in trip could be just what Jagwar needs but today's trip could also prove ideal for BLOW YOUR WAD (nap).

15:20 Cheltenham (Class 1) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:38 Sedgefield (Class 4) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +60%) Realisation		2 2/1(+60%)																															(3) Realisation 2/1, Every chance, ran to form 7l third in a handicap chase at Huntingdon most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; consistent, latest form franked, remain competitive if stamina holds up. 0-8 over fences but ended 2025 in good form; contender if suited by this new trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/1 +50%) Great Notions		7 7/1(+50%)																															(1) Great Notions 7/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Newcastle latest where went too fast; off a short-break; effective 3m-3m1f, acts on soft, good; must bounce back after couple of below par efforts. Returned from break with two good runs in November but form has dipped markedly since.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 -100%) Alright Dai		4 4/1(-100%)																															(4) Alright Dai 4/1, Well treated on hurdle form, did it cosily, improved on chase debut landing a handicap by 6 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Fontwell last time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft and good; more to come over fences over staying trips. 3m hurdle winner in December and followed up over 2m3f on chase debut; has more to offer.
4	6 4th (6) (5/1 -122%) Le Grand Vert		5 5/1(-122%)																															(6) Le Grand Vert 5/1, Returned to form back over C&D of last win landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Ayr last time; effective 3m, wants some ease in ground; good mark on old form, inconsistent. 3-29 over fences; inconsistent nowadays but won readily at Ayr last month.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/2 +17%) Upfordebate		2.5 5/2(+17%)																															(2) Upfordebate 5/2, Ran to form just tiring late at stiff track beaten 5l in a handicap chase at Carlisle last time; in good form prior; suited by 3m+, acts on soft, good; progressive. Won four times (twice over C&D) in second half of 2025; may still be on the upgrade.
6th	5 6th (5) (33/1 -50%) Ribeye		33 33/1(-50%)																															(5) Ribeye 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen latest; usually held up; effective 3m, acts on soft and good; handicapper may have caught up, needs drop in class. Good claims if judged on autumn exploits but form has slumped since.

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ALRIGHT DAI arrives in fine fettle having won over hurdles at Taunton before making a successful start over fences at Fontwell. Despite a 7lb rise, Neil Mulholland's gelding makes plenty of appeal stepping back up in trip. Le Grand Vert bounced back to form when returning to the UK at Ayr and a repeat of that display would give him every chance. Realisation and Upfordebate head the remainder.

C&D winner UPFORDEBATE (nap) held his own in a good Carlisle handicap last month and, with his sights lowered, can resume his progress.

15:38 Sedgefield (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (7/5 +38%) Lossiemouth		1.4 7/5(+38%)																															(9) Lossiemouth 7/5, Never looked happy in deep ground when second beaten 3 1/4l in Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown latest; trainer in form; effective 2-2 1/2m, possibly best at 2 1/2m, acts on any but suited by decent ground; has won here 3 years in a row; top class 9 time Grade 1 winner and as good as ever, should remain competitive at top level. Prolific and very talented mare; record of 4-4 at Cheltenham includes three Festival wins.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 +30%) Brighterdaysahead		3.5 7/2(+30%)																															(7) Brighterdaysahead 7/2, Winner of four G1s; ran to form suited by the easy ground when winning Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown by 3 1/4l last time defeating Lossiemouth; effective 2m, acts on any but suited by cut; top class at best, not always the most reliable. Leading player provided the form of her Irish Champion win is transferred to Cheltenham.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 -33%) The New Lion		3 3/1(-33%)																															(4) The New Lion 3/1, Winner of two G1s as a novice including Turners here; may have won Fighting Fifth but for falling on reappearance; effective 2m-2m5f, acts on soft, good to soft; top prospect, may ideally want bit further but 2m at championship pace will suit better than recently, bit more needed to land this but it isn't the strongest renewal. Won the Turners last year and Cheltenham Grade 2 latest start; unbeaten in completed runs.
4	1 4th (1) (22/1 -22%) Alexei		22 22/1(-22%)																															(1) Alexei 22/1, Ran to form workmanlike in testing conditions when winning Kingwell Hurdle (Grade 2) at Wincanton by 1 1/4l last time; effective 2m-2m3f, acts on soft and good to firm; highly progressive but likely vulnerable at top level. Impressive in major handicap over C&D in November; won the Kingwell last time; progressive.
5th	8 5th (8) (12/1 -71%) Golden Ace		12 12/1(-71%)																															(8) Golden Ace 12/1, Winner of two G1s though fortunate to win both including this last year; ran right up to best when second beaten 6l in Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) at Kempton latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft but suited by good; loves this venue and usually runs her race but will likely need another career best. Fortuitous winner of this race last year; may require further luck to retain her crown.
6th	3 6th (3) (16/1 +0%) Poniros		16 16/1(+0%)																															(3) Poniros 16/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; Triumph (Grade 1) winner at this meeting last year; improved ridden to pick up the pieces on return from lay off when 14l third in Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown most recent run; trainer in form; effective 2m, acts on heavy and good to soft; unexposed in open company, could build on latest if ridden more positively; interesting contender. Landed the Triumph last year on hurdles debut; open to further improvement back here.
7th	2 7th (2) (18/1 +10%) Anzadam		18 18/1(+10%)																															(2) Anzadam 18/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; settled better when fourth beaten 15l in Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Leopardstown latest; trainer in form; effective at 2m acts on heavy, good to soft; consistent, very useful hurdler, could find weak Grade 1 but plenty of work to do to reverse form with re-opposing rivals here. Has lost his unbeaten record since upped to Grade 1 level but a bigger effort is possible.
8th	5 8th (5) (25/1 -14%) Tutti Quanti		25 25/1(-14%)																															(5) Tutti Quanti 25/1, Did it easily and improved handling the testing ground when winning William Hill Handicap Hurdle at Newbury by 15l last time; well held in Supreme here last year; effective 2m, likely get further, may need some cut; progressive handicapper looks ready for step back up in class but this a big ask. Improving; thoroughly dominant off top weight in major handicap at Newbury last time.
9th	6 9th (6) (80/1 +0%) Workahead		80 80/1(+0%)																															(6) Workahead 80/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; improved allowed easy lead but limitations exposed when second beaten 1 1/2l in Red Mills Trial Hurdle (Grade 3) at Gowran Park latest; effective 2m, acts on heavy and yielding; maiden form franked, more to come this term but well held in Supreme here last year and looks out of depth. Grade 3 runner-up last time; faces stiffer task and competition for the lead in this field.

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It's hard to ignore the claims of last year's Turners winner THE NEW LION, who has been targeted at this ever since. He was still in command when falling at the second-last in the Fighting Fifth, with 2025 Champion Hurdle heroine Golden Ace once again the beneficiary of the contest falling apart. That was The New Lion's sole defeat in an otherwise impressive career and after he got back on track with a workmanlike display in the International here, there is a suspicion that untapped potential could be unlocked in Dan Skelton's charge. Brighterdaysahead turned the tables on her Christmas conqueror Lossiemouth in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown but the application of first-time cheekpieces, along with the return to better ground, may work in the favour of Willie Mullins' mare. Those two are the obvious dangers, although Greatwood/Kingwell victor Alexei is working his way through the ranks and is well worth his place at this level.

The New Lion is still promising, while the mares are strongly represented, but PONIROS looks a plausible alternative.

16:00 Cheltenham (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:18 Sedgefield (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +18%) Tanking Along		2.25 9/4(+18%)																															(3) Tanking Along 9/4, Bit too free in front but ran to form when fourth beaten 18l in a handicap hurdle here latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft, good; consistent in this sphere. Made all over hurdles here in the autumn but has a shaky record over fences.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +43%) Intenzo		2 2/1(+43%)																															(1) Intenzo 2/1, Went clear, improved but ridden too aggressively when fourth beaten 10l in a maiden hurdle here latest; effective 2m, acts on good; progressing for new yard, opening mark fair and could be tough to peg back down in trip on chase debut. Made the frame in three maiden hurdles for new stable this year; chase/handicap debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/4 +0%) Powerofjet		2.25 9/4(+0%)																															(2) Powerofjet 9/4, Ran to form up in trip off revised mark when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap chase at Catterick latest; effective at 2m, acts on good to soft, good; in form. Has made solid start to chasing career this season, winning once from three starts; player.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 -83%) Blue Bear		11 11/1(-83%)																															(5) Blue Bear 11/1, Never jumped or travelled, couldn't go gallop on quicker ground well beaten in a handicap chase at Catterick latest; effective 2m, suited by cut; good mark on old form if ability remains after lay off. C&D winner in 2024 but returned from long absence with two heavy defeats last month.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 -122%) Clean Getaway		10 10/1(-122%)																															(4) Clean Getaway 10/1, Found ground a bit too soft when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap hurdle here latest; returning from a break; suited by 2m on good; goes well at Sedgefield, heading back towards workable mark. Four-time course winner; reverts to chasing on a good mark and the drying ground will suit.

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POWEROFJET didn't appear to stay 2m3f at Catterick and dropping back in trip gives him a strong chance of getting back to winning ways. The seven-year-old struck at Newcastle on his penultimate start and it wouldn't be a surprise if he had more to offer in this sphere. Intenzo is open to improvement on his handicap/chase debut, while Clean Getaway heads the remainder.

The pick is INTENZO, who has shown clear promise in three maiden hurdles this year and now makes his chase/handicap debut.

16:18 Sedgefield (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:23 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 9f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/1 -50%) Zipwire		9 9/1(-50%)																															(4) Zipwire 9/1, Travelled well tried in cheekpieces, good trip on inner, cosily landed a handicap by a neck off a 2lb lower mark here last time; off a short-break; suited by 8-10f, acts on soft, firm and AW; respected after small rise. Off for ten weeks since getting off the mark here (8.6f); more exposed than his rivals.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/2 -35%) Aneirin's Sword		4.5 9/2(-35%)																															(5) Aneirin's Sword 9/2, Cheekpieces tried and ran to form up in trip when landing a handicap by a head off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 8/9f, acts on AW; might be capable of better in headgear. Consistent since handicapping this year (12221); doubt over the longer trip on pedigree.
3	1 3rd (1) (85/40 +23%) Extraterrestrial		2.125 85/40(+23%)																															(1) Extraterrestrial 85/40, Better effort and not knocked about second run after a wind op when 3 1/2l third in a maiden at Kempton most recent run; effective 8f, acts on AW; may be more to come now handicapping. Good third at Kempton last month; longer trip should be within range on handicap debut.
4	2 4th (2) (13/8 +35%) Berkshire Schmokin		1.625 13/8(+35%)																															(2) Berkshire Schmokin 13/8, Looked ideally suited by step up in trip and ran to best in landing a handicap by a length off a 5lb lower mark here last time; trainer in form; probably suited by 8-10f, acts on AW; more to come. Saw the trip out well when winning a handicap over C&D 15 days ago; can follow up.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/2 -13%) My Champion		4.5 9/2(-13%)																															(3) My Champion 9/2, Ran to form up in trip despite wandering and coming wide when landing a handicap by a head off a 3lb lower mark here last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 6-8f, acts on AW; ran about under pressure latest and could yet rate more highly. 3lb higher than when winning by a head last time; form hasn't worked out; cheekpieces on.

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Extraterrestrial took a step forward when third at Kempton and an opening mark of 70 seems fair enough. That being said, he faces a stiff task considering all four of his rivals won last time out and preference is for ANEIRIN'S SWORD. Jamie Osborne's gelding has been very consistent since the turn of the year and the extra yardage after scoring here last month promises to suit. My Champion completes the shortlist.

The choice is BERKSHIRE SCHMOKIN (nap) who saw it out well when winning over C&D 15 days ago. He looks the type to carry on improving.

16:23 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:40 Cheltenham (Class 1) 20f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (3/1 +25%) Madara		3 3/1(+25%)																															(9) Madara 3/1, Outpaced, too much to do under negative ride when second beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap chase at Kempton latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; back in form, likely has had this as spring target for a while. Has strong 2m4f course form off this mark; retains ability since absence; rock-solid.
2	12 2nd (12) (10/1 +0%) Will The Wise		10 10/1(+0%)																															(12) Will The Wise 10/1, Travelled, didn't find as much as looked likely when down the field in Paddy Power Handicap Chase (Listed) at Leopardstown most recent; in good form prior; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m2f-3m, acts on yielding and heavy; in form over fences but improvement required to defy this mark. Ran well in 3m Pertemps hurdle last March; solid chase form at 2m2f-3m since; tongue tied.
3	22 3rd (22) (50/1 +24%) Moon D'orange		50 50/1(+24%)																															(22) Moon D'orange 50/1, Never threatened after series of errors when down the field in QuinnBet Handicap Chase (Listed) at Leopardstown most recent; visor first time; effective 2 1/2m; handicapper relenting and has run well here before. Won 2m4f chase here last January but pulled up at the Festival and below best since.
4	6 4th (6) (9/1 +25%) Downmexicoway		9 9/1(+25%)																															(6) Downmexicoway 9/1, Landed a handicap by 3l off a 11lb lower mark at Gowran Park penultimate start; outclassed at top level last time where unable to go strong gallop; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on any; progressing over fences, slightly longer trip will help, looks a big player. Won 2-4 over fences and had no realistic chance in a Grade 1 latest; scope to do better.
5th	15 5th (15) (10/1 +29%) Zurich		10 10/1(+29%)																															(15) Zurich 10/1, Outpaced, ran to form beaten 4l off a 3lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; progressing over fences; C&D winner; form franked but looks stable second string on jockey bookings. Progressive since back from a break; 9lb higher than for October win but may improve again.
6th	7 6th (7) (18/1 -13%) O'moore Park		18 18/1(-13%)																															(7) O'moore Park 18/1, Made too much use of when down the field in Leopardstown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Leopardstown most recent; trainer in form; effective 2 1/2-2 3/4m, acts on any but probably best on decent ground; inconsistent, mark looks about his level. 0-10 in chases but two cracking runs here (about 2m4f) last spring; a possible reviver.
7th	17 7th (17) (5/1 -25%) Mclaurey		5 5/1(-25%)																															(17) Mclaurey 5/1, Ran to form, looked in need of stiffer test when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in a novice chase at Down Royal latest; effective 2-2 3/4m; progressive hurdler last term, more to come over fences over this bit further back on better ground. Won valuable handicap hurdle last February; has chase potential and this trip should suit.
8th	19 8th (19) (50/1 +0%) Western Zephyr		50 50/1(+0%)																															(19) Western Zephyr 50/1, Returned to form down in trip back from break when beaten 3 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Haydock last time; cheekpieces first time; best around 2m on a sound surface, just about gets sharp 2 1/2m; should come on for latest but unreliable. Has course form at 2m; creditable start for new yard but set a very different task here.
9th	5 9th (5) (80/1 -100%) Boombawn		80 80/1(-100%)																															(5) Boombawn 80/1, Never in the race, may not have stayed when down the field in Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase over 3m at Kempton most recent; usually held up; best at 2 1/2m on good; generally consistent until latest but poor strike rate and enthusiasm concerns. Has hurdle form here but 2-15 over fences and races mostly on sharp tracks; up against it.
8	8 |B| (8) (20/1 +20%) Guard Your Dreams		20 20/1(+20%)																															(8) Guard Your Dreams 20/1, Suited by aggressive ride at sharp track when landing a Veterans' Handicap Chase by 13l off a 8lb lower mark at Warwick last time; effective 3m, acts with cut but best on decent ground; former Grade 2 winner, well treated on old hurdles form but unreliable. Acts well here but on highest-ever chase mark following a Warwick win last month.
10	10 |F| (10) (10/1 +29%) Booster Bob		10 10/1(+29%)																															(10) Booster Bob 10/1, Travelled, did not find much up the hill, ran to form when comfortably held in Betfair Exchange Handicap Chase here last time; in good form prior; effective 2-2 3/4m, acts on heavy, good to soft; progressive until latest, handicapper may have caught up. Improved show with 2m6f win at Newbury; up 9lb and lesser run since; might do better here.
10th	14 10th (14) (40/1 +0%) Midnight It Is		40 40/1(+0%)																															(14) Midnight It Is 40/1, Below form up in class when well beaten in Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on yielding, soft; mark stiff enough. Close 3rd in Grand Annual (2m) last year; well held since but some late support for him.
11th	13 11th (13) (80/1 -100%) Riskintheground		80 80/1(-100%)																															(13) Riskintheground 80/1, Never threatened when down the field in a handicap chase at Kempton most recent; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft, good; handicapper beginning to relent. Has run some of his better races here, including 2m4f win last April; struggling of late.
12th	11 12th (11) (25/1 -39%) Peaky Boy		25 25/1(-39%)																															(11) Peaky Boy 25/1, Fell in a handicap chase at Newcastle latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on any; all hurdles and chase wins have come here; unexposed but mark demands more and may just need this. Lots of ability and has strong course form; soundly beaten, then fell, in 2 runs for yard.
13th	16 13th (16) (14/1 +22%) Jipcot		14 14/1(+22%)																															(16) Jipcot 14/1, Scored by 10l off a 8lb lower mark at Leicester penultimate start; didn't find much having travelled strongly, possibly challenged a bit early fourth beaten 18l off 133 last time, same mark here; effective 2-3m, acts on soft, good to soft; drop in trip could suit but mark demands more. Good 2m6f win at Leicester but held off 8lb higher at Ascot since; this race looks tough.
14th	1 14th (1) (33/1 -50%) Dee Capo		33 33/1(-50%)																															(1) Dee Capo 33/1, Improved again up in trip benefitting from pace collapse when fourth beaten 5l in Leopardstown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Leopardstown latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts on any, needs to go right handed so may struggle here; inconsistent but talented. Well held here last March; improved at 2m5f this winter but more needed than latest 4th.
15th	18 15th (18) (50/1 -52%) Theatre Native		50 50/1(-52%)																															(18) Theatre Native 50/1, Travelled, probably challenged too soon off strong pace when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Leopardstown last time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on any; inconsistent. Best on good ground, when 2m4f winner here last April; something to find on recent runs.
16th	4 16th (4) (66/1 -32%) Jungle Boogie		66 66/1(-32%)																															(4) Jungle Boogie 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Ascot latest having gone off too quickly; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-2m6f, acts on heavy, good to soft; ex-Henry de Bromhead, remains lightly raced for his age, formerly very useful but needs to prove ability remains after lay off. Talented but delicate; soundly beaten and pulled up in his two runs for this yard.
17th	3 17th (3) (9/1 +36%) No Questions Asked		9 9/1(+36%)																															(3) No Questions Asked 9/1, Landed a handicap by 4l off a 13lb lower mark at Ascot in November; Grade 2 winner last time aided by leaders getting racing early, fair mark on that; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; threat if stamina holds up. Hurdle wins at up to 2m1f; 2-4 over fences (2m3f/2m); this stiff finish asks a question.
2	2 |PU| (2) (11/2 +54%) Down Memory Lane		5.5 11/2(+54%)																															(2) Down Memory Lane 11/2, Made a winning reappearance when landing the Foxrock Handicap Chase (Listed) by 1 1/2l off a 8lb lower mark at Navan last time; off a short-break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on soft, yielding; talented, fair mark on Graded novice form but jumping can be an issue. Has impressed in two chase wins (2m1f and 2m4f) and best days still to come; respected.
20	20 |PU| (20) (50/1 0%) Grandeur D'ame		50 50/1(0%)																															(20) Grandeur D'ame 50/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Warwick latest where held every chance; effective 2 1/2m, acts on any; likes the track but unreliable. Well treated on pick of course form; these very competitive races tend to be beyond him.
23	23 |PU| (23) (66/1 +18%) Yes Indeed		66 66/1(+18%)																															(23) Yes Indeed 66/1, Needed run but ran to form when fourth beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap chase at Kempton latest; effective 2-3m; sound surface suits; back in form but looks vulnerable in this class. 2m/2m1f wins last spring; just 3 runs since; much more is needed than Kempton 4th latest.
21	21 |PU| (21) (150/1 +0%) Embittered		150 150/1(+0%)																															(21) Embittered 150/1, Poor chase return when well beaten in a handicap chase at Exeter latest; blinkers first time; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on any; inconsistent veteran, not the force of old and vulnerable at this level. Four chase wins at up to 2m4f but out of sorts since August, including for new yard latest.

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

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MADARA spent more than a year on the sidelines and after blowing away the cobwebs at Wetherby over Christmas, he took a step forward to claim the silver medal at Kempton. He goes well at Cheltenham and can capitalise on competing off the same mark as when runner-up in the 2024 December Gold Cup here. McLaurey was a bitter disappointment in last year's County Hurdle, but he returns having been brought along patiently over fences and he could be nicely treated. Down Memory Lane has been off since landing a competitive handicap at Navan, and Will The Wise has also been freshened up after coming up short in the Paddy Power at Leopardstown. Classy novice No Questions Asked has to be taken seriously too.

Madara has a very solid chance but DOWN MEMORY LANE has impressed in both his chase wins and could be destined for better things.

16:40 Cheltenham (Class 1) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:55 Sedgefield (Class 5) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/4 +50%) Connells Cross		1.25 5/4(+50%)																															(2) Connells Cross 5/4, Promising bumper debut runner-up beaten 4 1/4l in a bumper at Perth only start; returning from long layoff; effective 2m on good; should improve for initial experience. Clear second of five at Perth for Fergal O'Brien last May; now with new stable.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 +9%) Bourbon Girl		10 10/1(+9%)																															(1) Bourbon Girl 10/1, Maxios mare; half-sister to Master Malt, very useful at 24f; stable in good form in both codes; worth a market check. Half-sister to useful hurdler Master Malt and two bumper winners; market may guide.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/5 -32%) Crimson Ocean		1.2 6/5(-32%)																															(3) Crimson Ocean 6/5, Promising debut 5 1/4l fourth in an Amateurs' bumper at Wetherby first-time out; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on soft; debut form franked, could progress and will be tough to beat here. Well-bred mare who made quite pleasing debut when fourth at Wetherby.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 -150%) Datstheholyallofit		10 10/1(-150%)																															(4) Datstheholyallofit 10/1, Snow Sky mare whose dam was unraced; stable in good form and can get the odd first time out winner; watch betting. Out of a half-sister to a bumper winner; Brian Hughes booked on debut.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

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CRIMSON OCEAN shaped with plenty of encouragement on her racecourse debut when fourth at Wetherby in November and she wouldn't need to improve much from that effort to get off the mark. Connells Cross filled the runner-up spot when trained by Fergal O'Brien at Perth last May and appears to be the main threat. Datstheholyallofit appeals most of the newcomers.

Dan Horsford's well-bred mare CRIMSON OCEAN shaped well when fourth at Wetherby in November and sets a fair standard.

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

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17:00 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +38%) Wasthatok		2.5 5/2(+38%)																															(4) Wasthatok 5/2, Well held in much better race when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Haydock latest; top course jockey; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 14-17f, acts on a sound surface; interesting back on the Flat. Second of six at Southwell in September; now 1lb lower and could go well.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 -7%) Tuba		2 2/1(-7%)																															(2) Tuba 2/1, Below form down in trip when fifth beaten 11l off 60 last time, same mark here; effective up to 17f, acts on soft, good and AW; bounce back needed stepping back up in trip. C&D winner under a positive ride in December; major player if able to dictate.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/2 +8%) King's Cruiser		5.5 11/2(+8%)																															(5) King's Cruiser 11/2, Never in it when well beaten in a handicap at Southwell latest; trainer in form; effective 11-16f, acts on AW; new blinkers need to make a difference. 0-5; good fourth over C&D last month but modest last time; blinkers on.
4	1 4th (1) (2/1 +0%) Prince Quattro		2 2/1(+0%)																															(1) Prince Quattro 2/1, Returned to form back up in trip when fifth beaten 2l off 68 last time, 1lb lower here; effective from 12-16f, acts on good to soft and AW; only just above last win mark. Only 1lb above sole Flat win (1m6f, Tapeta) and should make his presence felt.
5th	3 5th (3) (28/1 -133%) Capone		28 28/1(-133%)																															(3) Capone 28/1, Quickly beaten once headed, well below form when down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent; effective 14-16f, acts on most ground, except testing; bit to prove despite falling mark. Veteran whose last win came in June 2023; suffered heavy defeats in his last two starts.

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

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TUBA's last success came over C&D in December and the five-year-old is fancied to bounce back from his latest start at Chelmsford where he weakened quickly. This isn't a strong contest for the grade and he gets the vote at the expense of Wasthatok, who returns to the level after a spell jumping during the winter. Prince Quattro appears best of the remainder.

The vote goes to C&D winner TUBA who may enjoy the run of the race.

17:00 Wolverhampton (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:08 Southwell (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +47%) Camino Del Ray		4.5 9/2(+47%)																															(3) Camino Del Ray 9/2, Ran to recent level on return when beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark here last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 7/8f on a sound surface; should come on for return. Back on track with C&D sixth last month; not ruled out off 2lb lower with cheekpieces on.
2	12 2nd (12) (28/1 -12%) Phaedra		28 28/1(-12%)																															(12) Phaedra 28/1, Poor effort down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent; effective 11-12f, best on a sound surface; all to prove at present and dropping markedly in trip. A three-time winner for Richard Hannon in 2025 but her form nosedived; lots more needed.
3	7 3rd (7) (16/1 -33%) Age Of Baroque		16 16/1(-33%)																															(7) Age Of Baroque 16/1, Never in it from off the pace after a wind op beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7-9f on good to firm and AW; could come on for latest. Off five months before beating two at Wolverhampton latest; can take a step forward now.
4	10 4th (10) (10/1 +0%) Soames Forsyte		10 10/1(+0%)																															(10) Soames Forsyte 10/1, Never in it from off the pace when eighth beaten 5 1/2l off 68 last time, same mark here; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; competitive mark still if bouncing back. Gained a second C&D win in January but only eighth over C&D latest; not easy to predict.
5th	11 5th (11) (11/2 +8%) Rising Force		5.5 11/2(+8%)																															(11) Rising Force 11/2, Lacked pace despite rise in trip when third beaten 1 1/2l off 63 last time, same mark here; effective 7-10f on a sound surface; in form, capable off this mark back down in trip. Faded late when third over 1m2f at Lingfield; much respected back in trip for new yard.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/3 -21%) King Of York		3.333333 10/3(-21%)																															(6) King Of York 10/3, Ran to form when second beaten 2l off 69 last time, same mark here; effective 7/8f on AW; consistent, can go well again back up to 8f. Bagged a fifth course win before very good second here latest; big player off same mark.
7th	2 7th (2) (17/2 +23%) Hachiman		8.5 17/2(+23%)																															(2) Hachiman 17/2, Given too much to do when beaten 7l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; effective 8f, only reliable form on AW; could bounce back on stable debut. Failed to go on for Simon and Ed Crisford; needs to hit the ground running for new yard.
8th	8 8th (8) (8/1 -14%) Ernie's Valentine		8 8/1(-14%)																															(8) Ernie's Valentine 8/1, Ran to form when beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; effective 7-9f, appears better on AW; could have a say back up in trip. Solid fifth in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.
9th	5 9th (5) (12/1 -60%) Gennadius		12 12/1(-60%)																															(5) Gennadius 12/1, Didn't get home back up in trip tried in cheekpieces when fourth beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Chelmsford latest; effective 6-8f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; drop in trip may help. Won at Chelmsford in January but not proved easy to catch right since; others appeal more.
10th	1 10th (1) (12/1 +14%) It's Only Fun		12 12/1(+14%)																															(1) It's Only Fun 12/1, Did well considering early interference albeit comfortably held in a handicap at Catterick last time; returning from a break; effective 8-12f, acts on soft and good; drop in trip not certain to suit. Beat two for new yard at Catterick in October; goes well fresh though so could bounce back.
11th	4 11th (4) (16/1 -33%) Spirit Catcher		16 16/1(-33%)																															(4) Spirit Catcher 16/1, Found little, below form well beaten in a handicap at Redcar latest; returning from a break; effective 8f, acts on any; not quite the force of old after layoff. Winless since 2023 and well out of sorts in 2025; has it to prove on his return.
9	9 |PU| (9) (16/1 +0%) Alpine Oasis		16 16/1(+0%)																															(9) Alpine Oasis 16/1, Never in it from off the pace when beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; effective 10-12f, all form on AW; bounce back needed. Course scorer but just seventh on yard debut here 18 days ago; more is required.

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

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The in-form King Of York hasn't finished outside the top two in any of his last five starts, winning once, and he is likely to be thereabouts again. Soames Forsyte is a player based on his surprise C&D triumph two outings ago, but the vote goes to SPIRIT CATCHER. The seven-year-old takes a drop to this sort of grade for the first time and could take advantage of a career-low rating.

Scott Dixon's KING OF YORK has returned in good form and can quickly resume winning ways on the back of a very good second here

17:08 Southwell (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:20 Cheltenham (Class 2) 29f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (12/1 +25%) Holloway Queen		12 12/1(+25%)																															(10) Holloway Queen 12/1, Went clear easily and improved up in trip on testing ground jumping much better landing a handicap by 14l off a 10lb lower mark at Newbury last time; trainer in form; effective 2m2f-2m7f, acts with cut; progressive, unexposed as a stayer but could do with some rain. Impressive last time but a move away from such testing ground looks the chief worry.
2	3 2nd (3) (22/1 -83%) King Of Answers		22 22/1(-83%)																															(3) King Of Answers 22/1, Jumped boldly under a positive ride in first time cheekpieces landing a Handicap Chase by 8 1/2l off a 10lb lower mark at Kelso last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft, good; more to come over fences now tackling marathon trips for in form stable. Up 10lb but now looks a prime candidate for serious stamina tests such as this if he jumps.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 -10%) One Big Bang		11 11/1(-10%)																															(4) One Big Bang 11/1, Mistakes, outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip 5 1/4l third in a novice chase at Doncaster most recent run where not knocked about; effective 3m, acts on any; consistent, unexposed over fences, needs this step up in trip. Ran well here when he had no answer to Wade Out late on in November (3m1f, soft).
4	14 4th (14) (28/1 +0%) Union Station		28 28/1(+0%)																															(14) Union Station 28/1, Unseated in a beginners chase chase at Fairyhouse latest when beaten unsuited by the drop in trip; off a short-break; suited by 3m+; consistent but frustrating, often out-battled, maiden for a reason. Maiden; 0-8 in chases; runner-up in a 3m4f Dublin National but needs a big career best.
5th	11 5th (11) (13/2 +41%) Iceberg Theory		6.5 13/2(+41%)																															(11) Iceberg Theory 13/2, Improved back from a break landing a handicap by 6 1/2l off a 13lb lower mark at Cork last time; returning from a break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts well on soft, good; more to come over fences. Chase career began with a strong finish over an extended 3m1f; wins over shorter since.
6th	1 6th (1) (10/1 -33%) Wade Out		10 10/1(-33%)																															(1) Wade Out 10/1, Never jumped or travelled, didn't enjoy track, ran to form when fourth beaten 12l in Hampton Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Windsor latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft, good; more to come over fences as a stayer on stiffer track but this a big ask off top weight. Could still have more to give, including with this stamina test and first-time headgear.
7th	2 7th (2) (20/1 -25%) Pic Roc		20 20/1(-25%)																															(2) Pic Roc 20/1, Back to form under a positive ride when landing a Masters Handicap Chase by 13l off a 7lb lower mark at Sandown last time; effective 2 1/2-3m; inconsistent, jumping issues and enthusiasm issues but capable off rating. Sandown latest (3m, soft; won well from the front) confirmed he's got his act together.
8th	17 8th (17) (33/1 +18%) Holokea		33 33/1(+18%)																															(17) Holokea 33/1, Pulled up in Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Haydock latest; effective up to 3m2f, acts on soft, good; progressive staying chaser until latest, further the better, needs drop in class and likely to struggle here. Second over an extended 3m4f; progressive until he ran poorly at Haydock on latest outing.
9th	16 9th (16) (40/1 -21%) Silver Thorn		40 40/1(-21%)																															(16) Silver Thorn 40/1, Scored by 2l off a 3lb lower mark at Exeter penultimate start; taken on up front and made too much use of fourth beaten 26l off 125 last time, 1lb lower here; effective at around 3m, acts on heavy, good to soft; progressive over fences until latest. Competitive mark if bouncing back from latest start but going beyond 3m is something new.
10th	13 10th (13) (33/1 -65%) First Confession		33 33/1(-65%)																															(13) First Confession 33/1, Went clear cosily, improved down in trip under positive ride at stiff track when winning a beginners chase chase at Carlisle by 10l last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft, good; inconsistent and stamina concerns up in trip. Work to do on a few counts, including after he didn't jump well here in December.
11th	6 11th (6) (33/1 -32%) Will Do		33 33/1(-32%)																															(6) Will Do 33/1, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; pulled up in Thyestes Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Gowran Park latest; effective 3-3 3/4m, acts on any; placed in this last year; maiden over fences, often throws it away, enthusiasm concerns. 0-13 chasing; third in this last year off 5lb lower; beaten a neck over 3m6f in November.
9	9 |PU| (9) (3/1 +25%) Backmersackme		3 3/1(+25%)																															(9) Backmersackme 3/1, Idled in front when landing a Leopardstown Handicap Chase (Grade 3) by a length off a 10lb lower mark at Leopardstown last time; effective 2m5f-3m1f, acts on soft and good; progressive, more to come now jumping has improved, has shaped as if marathon trips could suit. His breakthrough win was over an extended 2m5f but a Cheltenham 3m1f display augurs well.
5	5 |PU| (5) (7/2 +83%) Kurasso Blue		3.5 7/2(+83%)																															(5) Kurasso Blue 7/2, Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; improved again when second beaten 3l in a novice chase at Naas latest; that form boosted; off a short-break; effective 2-3m, acts on heavy, yielding. progressing over fences for top connections but handicapper has taken no chances. Handicap debutant who is just a 5yo; promising runs at 2m7f and near 3m1f last two starts.
12	12 |PU| (12) (13/2 -8%) Newton Tornado		6.5 13/2(-8%)																															(12) Newton Tornado 13/2, Yard won this last year; beat a couple of next time out winners when landing a handicap by 6 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on any; progressive, more to come over fences now jumping has improved. A prime candidate, for last year's winning trainer, if the jumping mistakes can be avoided.
8	8 |PU| (8) (14/1 +0%) Grand Geste		14 14/1(+0%)																															(8) Grand Geste 14/1, Improved again up in trip on quick return, well placed in race dominated from front when landing a Grand National Trial Handicap Chase by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Haydock last time; effective 2m4f-3m2f, acts on soft, good; progressing over fences and not ruled out. Won the Grand National Trial at Haydock (extended 3m4f, good to soft) last time; up 6lb.
15	15 |PU| (15) (25/1 -79%) Walking On Air		25 25/1(-79%)																															(15) Walking On Air 25/1, Returned to form up in trip in first time cheekpieces 4 1/2l third in Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster most recent run; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft, good to soft; once looked promising including when an unlucky loser in a Pertemps, fair mark but unreliable. Sparked once last term; much more like it on latest start (3m) but stamina is big question.
7	7 |PU| (7) (33/1 -106%) Guard The Moon		33 33/1(-106%)																															(7) Guard The Moon 33/1, Improved up in trip in first time cheekpieces jumping much better landing a handicap by 3 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Windsor last time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on any; may have more to offer over fences but mark demands it. 2-3 as chaser; shaped latest (3m, soft; first cheekpieces) as if stamina was a strong suit.

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

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Backmersackme caught the eye when runner-up here in October and came good when landing a valuable prize at the Dublin Racing Festival. This appears to have been the long-term plan, although the extra distance isn't guaranteed to suit. Newton Tornado booked his place with an impressive victory at Doncaster in January and is capable of further progression after a 6lb rise. Wade Out sports first-time cheekpieces, which will need to assist Sean Bowen, but he is respected up in trip, while Holloway Queen would be a massive player if replicating her impressive Newbury success. Paul Nolan is no stranger to lining one up for this meeting and ICEBERG THEORY makes plenty of appeal. The seven-year-old won a handicap in fine style at Cork in November and shapes as though a staying test will bring out the very best in him.

The choice of this race for BACKMERSACKME demands a lot of respect and he gets the vote ahead of King Of Answers.

17:20 Cheltenham (Class 2) 29f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (4/1 +43%) Saachi		4 4/1(+43%)																															(7) Saachi 4/1, Up in trip, didn't stay when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time; top course jockey; capable back on the Flat. Drops to this level for the first time but record of 0-18 suggests others are more likely.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/11 +52%) Gemini Man		0.909091 10/11(+52%)																															(4) Gemini Man 10/11, Back to form returning to Flat dropped in grade when winning a classified race here by a short-head last time; effective 8-10f on soft, good and AW; may have even more to offer at this trip. Won a similar race by a short head here (9.5f) 15 days ago; more appealing than many.
3	5 3rd (5) (22/1 -22%) Muhib		22 22/1(-22%)																															(5) Muhib 22/1, Step back in right direction when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap at Newcastle latest; effective 10-12f, acts on AW; stamina to prove still. 0-17, but drops to this level for the first time; each-way claims.
4	8 4th (8) (50/1 -213%) My O My		50 50/1(-213%)																															(8) My O My 50/1, Below form upped in trip when down the field in a handicap at Kempton most recent; blinkers first time; off a short-break; bred for 8-10f; drop in grade might help but needs more. Well beaten in five starts; needs the drop in class to make a big difference; blinkers on.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/1 -80%) Prince Hector		9 9/1(-80%)																															(6) Prince Hector 9/1, Won this last year; ran to form tried in blinkers back up in grade when beaten 4l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; effective 10-16f, acts on a sound surface; inconsistent but capable. Placed in seven of his last 12 starts; latest win came in this race last year; shortlisted.
6th	1 6th (1) (4/1 -45%) Virtual Hug		4 4/1(-45%)																															(1) Virtual Hug 4/1, Ran to form, just did enough when winning a handicap here by a neck last time; effective 12-16f, suited by sound surface; capable back down in grade. Four-time course winner, the latest over this trip eight days ago; makes plenty of appeal.
7th	3 7th (3) (22/1 -120%) Another Beautiful		22 22/1(-120%)																															(3) Another Beautiful 22/1, No-show from off the pace when well beaten in a handicap at Southwell latest; off a short-break; effective 10-12f, acts on good and AW; in poor form and hard to fancy despite drop into a classified. 0-13; showed early promise but has lost her way; down in class but still hard to warm to.

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GEMINI MAN returned to the Flat when getting up in the final strides here towards the end of last month and the step up to 1m4f promises to yield improvement from Iain Jardine's gelding. Virtual Hug won over C&D last week and appears likely to be in the mix once again, while Prince Hector and Muhib can fight it out for the minor honours.

Despite the 4lb penalty VIRTUAL HUG is taken to record his fifth course win and fourth over this trip.

17:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:40 Southwell (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/11 +82%) Always Happy		0.909091 10/11(+82%)																															(1) Always Happy 10/11, Siyouni filly; dam Listed-placed and related to Irish Oaks winner Bracelet; one to consider on debut for good connections. First foal of a Listed-placed winner from an exceptional family; market to guide.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/2 +17%) City Queen		2.5 5/2(+17%)																															(3) City Queen 5/2, Improved from debut upped in trip, coming clear with winner who got first run when second beaten 2l in a maiden at Wolverhampton latest; trainer in form; stays 9f, bred to get further, acts on AW; progressing and strong chance here with Toby Moore claiming 7lb. 2nd, clear of 3rd, on recent return at Wolverhampton (8.6f; hung left); good form chance.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +36%) Izz'nt She Hot		3.5 7/2(+36%)																															(5) Izz'nt She Hot 7/2, Bit below form up in trip when fourth beaten 7 1/4l in a nursery at Newcastle latest; cheekpieces first time; returning from a break; effective at 7f, yet to convince over further, acts on AW; bit to prove despite top connections. Near-miss over 7f here last September; less good last time; headgear added for her return.
4	4 4th (4) (6/1 -71%) Haddiah		6 6/1(-71%)																															(4) Haddiah 6/1, Improved a little on debut when fourth beaten 4 1/2l in a novice at Wolverhampton latest; hood first time; returning from a break; stays 9f, acts on AW; more to come. Second 2yo run was promising; more to come this year; hooded for her return; contender.
5th	6 5th (6) (200/1 -100%) Miss Potomac		200 200/1(-100%)																															(6) Miss Potomac 200/1, Below debut form up in trip when beaten 8 1/2l in a maiden at Beverley last time; looks in need of more time and type to do better handicapping. Modest form in two runs last summer; up in trip but significant improvement is required.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/1 -69%) Caraway		11 11/1(-69%)																															(2) Caraway 11/1, Similar level to debut beaten 7l in a maiden at Newmarket last time; bred for at least 8f and could do better now upped in trip as a 3yo. Needs to improve on her 2yo efforts but step up in trip will help; she has more to come.
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 -200%) Veld		66 66/1(-200%)																															(7) Veld 66/1, Bobby's Kitten filly; half-sister to Danger Bay, useful at 8/9f; dam very useful at 10f; might need this debut experience. Appealing pedigree but perhaps a longer-term prospect.

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

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Always Happy's dam is a half-sister to 2014 Irish Oaks winner Bracelet and the daughter of Siyouni warrants a market check, but experience is on the side of CITY QUEEN and that could prove vital. Charlie Appleby's filly progressed from her introduction when filling the runner-up spot at Wolverhampton and can take another step forward to strike. Izz'nt She Hot is far from out of it either.

City Queen has the best form but she hung left up the straight on her return and HADDIAH may progress past her.

17:40 Southwell (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/2 -64%) Belle Of Kt		4.5 9/2(-64%)																															(1) Belle Of Kt 9/2, Bit keen but ran to form up in trip 1 1/2l third in a handicap here most recent run; effective at 10-14f, acts on AW; good chance down in grade even though shorter trip might not suit. 0-8 but running well lately and shouldn't have an issue with dropping back in trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 -13%) Late Claim		4.5 9/2(-13%)																															(3) Late Claim 9/2, Improved when second beaten 2 1/2l in a handicap here latest; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 12/13f, acts on AW; in good form and chance at this level. Runner-up in two of her three starts since winning at Lingfield in December; respected.
3	4 3rd (4) (17/2 -143%) Man Is King		8.5 17/2(-143%)																															(4) Man Is King 17/2, Ran to form when 1/2l third in a classified race here most recent run; effective 8-11f, acts on good and AW; stamina to prove. Best efforts for this yard came at this level but has stamina to prove and is just 1-44.
4	7 4th (7) (11/2 +45%) Argentum		5.5 11/2(+45%)																															(7) Argentum 11/2, Well below form tried in blinkers when down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent; in good form prior; effective 11/12f on sound surface; bounce back needed but is dropping in grade. 0-9 but has shown some ability; frame possibilities with blinkers removed.
5th	6 5th (6) (33/1 -106%) Sun Festival		33 33/1(-106%)																															(6) Sun Festival 33/1, Ran to form beaten 5l in a classified race here last time; usually held up; effective 10f, acts on sound surface; not ruled out. Course winner but losing run up to 20 and rarely seen over this far; look elsewhere.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/2 +17%) Starfighter		2.5 5/2(+17%)																															(5) Starfighter 5/2, Bit below form when beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; in good form prior; top course jockey; effective 12f, suited by AW; drop in grade a probable help. Has won five times and been placed nine times around here; another big effort likely.
7th	8 7th (8) (4/1 +56%) Oh So Cool		4 4/1(+56%)																															(8) Oh So Cool 4/1, Ran to form when beaten 9l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective at 7-10f, acts on AW; stamina to prove. 0-9 but shaped as though worth a go over this far last time; drops in grade.

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

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Hollie Doyle seems to get the best out of Man Is King and his two efforts in classified company since arriving from Ireland have resulted in a Chelmsford triumph and a close-up third here. He still needs to prove his stamina, though, whereas STARFIGHTER is a four-time C&D winner who, although firmly in the twilight of his career, retains enough ability to land a race of this nature. Belle Of Kt and Late Claim are both in with a shout too.

Five-time course winner STARFIGHTER showed that a race like this was within his grasp when twice runner-up here earlier in the year.

18:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +0%) St Faz		2.25 9/4(+0%)																															(3) St Faz 9/4, Made too much use of when comfortably held in Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse last time; effective 12-14f on soft and good; bit to prove back on the Flat. A fair 1m5f ex-Irish winner; starts out for good yard here and he can't be discounted.
2	6 2nd (6) (17/2 +6%) Rubellite		8.5 17/2(+6%)																															(6) Rubellite 17/2, Bit keen, late gains down in trip beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; effective 11-16f, acts on AW; generally consistent and step back up in trip a plus. A five-time AW winner in 2025; not out of things starting for another new yard here.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +86%) Zephlyn		4.5 9/2(+86%)																															(5) Zephlyn 9/2, Never in it from off the pace when beaten 5l in a handicap here last time; top course jockey; enjoys making it; effective 10-16f, acts on a sound surface; in poor form of late. Scored three times at 2m early in 2025 but his more recent form is far less encouraging.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 -22%) Swinging London		5.5 11/2(-22%)																															(1) Swinging London 11/2, Just about to form when fourth beaten 14l in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle latest; trainer in form; usually held up; effective 12-14f on any ground; respected back on the Flat. Dual C&D winner who comes here in good form from spell hurdling; very much one to consider.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/3 0%) Dollar's Dream		3.333333 10/3(0%)																															(7) Dollar's Dream 10/3, Bit keen down in trip but ran to form beaten a length off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 12-16f, acts on AW; more to come as a stayer long as he settles. Going the right way, runner-up at Newcastle/C&D in January; big shout in bid for first win.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 +10%) Educate		18 18/1(+10%)																															(4) Educate 18/1, Ran to form when beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; suited by 10-16f, acts on good but most of form on AW; mark slowly easing. Course winner; arrives in decent form for current handler; possibilities off easing mark.

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

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It might be worth taking another chance on DOLLAR'S DREAM, who was beaten into second when odds-on over track and trip in January and is now 2lb higher. That was just his third start in handicap company and there should be more to come. Clansman hasn't been disgraced the last twice, finishing third and second at Newcastle, and he should remain competitive. Swinging London is another to note.

Philip Kirby's DOLLAR'S DREAM has been shaping up very well since sent handicapping and he is taken to gain a deserved maiden win here

18:15 Southwell (Class 5) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:30 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/5 +47%) Champonie		1.2 6/5(+47%)																															(2) Champonie 6/5, Good effort on debut when a neck winner in a maiden at Newcastle on debut; top course jockey; effective 6f, acts on AW; took time to pick up debut and should improve. Made a winning debut at Newcastle last month; open to improvement and high on the list.
2	6 2nd (6) (2/1 +33%) Paradise Walk		2 2/1(+33%)																															(6) Paradise Walk 2/1, Ran to debut form down in trip when second beaten 4l in a novice at Southwell latest; off a short-break; effective at 6/7f, latter may suit better, acts on AW; can improve returned to further but good chance here all the same. Runner-up in her first two starts, but her first effort was better than her second.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/2 +22%) Welcome Retreat		3.5 7/2(+22%)																															(9) Welcome Retreat 7/2, Ran to form on handicap debut when second beaten a short-head in a handicap at Southwell latest; wide draw; effective 6f, acts on a sound surface; good attitude and can go well back in a novice. Second on last two starts, beaten a short head at Southwell last month; right there again.
4	8 4th (8) (12/1 -9%) Sizzling Seixas		12 12/1(-9%)																															(8) Sizzling Seixas 12/1, 130,000 euros Havana Grey filly; dam very useful at 5f; hooded on debut and good trainer, who is more than capable of readying one, is in form. Hooded on debut but stable can get them ready first time; market support should be noted.
5th	4 5th (4) (40/1 -43%) Gris De Chine		40 40/1(-43%)																															(4) Gris De Chine 40/1, Havana Grey filly; half-sister to Coup De Force, useful at 6f; dam very useful at 7f; not without appeal on debut but might need the experience. Stable wouldn't be a noted source of winning newcomers.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 +0%) Timescape		14 14/1(+0%)																															(1) Timescape 14/1, Never got into it off a very long break when beaten 5l in a novice here last time; effective 5f, acts on a sound surface; should come on markedly from return run and step back up in trip a plus. Off 495 days before finishing last of five here last month; has a bit to prove now.
7th	7 7th (7) (100/1 -203%) Seven Of Hearts		100 100/1(-203%)																															(7) Seven Of Hearts 100/1, Ran to debut form despite being made too much use of when fourth beaten 4 1/2l in a novice here latest; trainer in form; effective 5f, acts on AW; small, but still open to some improvement. Second effort was an improvement on her first; may do better in handicaps after this.
8th	5 8th (5) (200/1 -33%) Pam's Sonnet		200 200/1(-33%)																															(5) Pam's Sonnet 200/1, Missed the break and showed nothing when comfortably held in a maiden here last time; sire Guineas winner, dam stayed 12f; bit to prove after poor second outing. Well held at triple-figure prices in her first two starts.

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

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PARADISE WALK may not have built on her debut near-miss when a beaten odds-on favourite at Southwell, but she still had two and a half lengths in hand of third home Egotistical. The latter has since gone one better at Newcastle, but Ralph Beckett's filly is still fancied to confirm her superiority to break through. Champonie justified market support to deny a subsequent winner with experience on her introduction and is a big threat, despite her penalty.

Champonie made the perfect start at Newcastle last month but preference is for EGOTISTICAL who should appreciate the return to 6f.

18:30 Wolverhampton (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:45 Southwell (Class 5) 4f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
2	2 (2) (9/4 +50%) I Need Your Love		2.25 9/4(+50%)																															(2) I Need Your Love 9/4, Ran to form back up in trip when beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; effective 5/6f, acts on heavy, good and AW; in good form and can go well. Good efforts in defeat on AW this winter; should remain competitive.
11	11 (11) (9/2 +18%) Lucius Aurelius		4.5 9/2(+18%)																															(11) Lucius Aurelius 9/2, Ran to form beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; bit better of late. 0-14 but several good runs, including at this track; headgear back today; should go well.
9	9 (9) (6/1 +40%) Darlo Pride		6 6/1(+40%)																															(9) Darlo Pride 6/1, Below form beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective at 5f, acts on AW; below last winning mark but needs more. Hasn't built on encouraging return in three runs since; dangerous mark but needs a revival.
7	7 (7) (7/1 +30%) Popular Dream		7 7/1(+30%)																															(7) Popular Dream 7/1, Bit below form when sixth beaten 9 1/4l off 65 last time; effective at 5f, best on AW; back down to last win mark. Conditions ideal and he is back to his last winning mark; should make a bold bid.
1	1 (1) (10/1 +0%) Keldeo		10 10/1(+0%)																															(1) Keldeo 10/1, Below form beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Hamilton last time; effective 5f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; generally consistent but mark a little stiff. Ran well in one C&D start and returns on a handy mark; record fresh the nagging doubt.
5	5 (5) (10/1 +29%) Birkenhead		10 10/1(+29%)																															(5) Birkenhead 10/1, Bit below form beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; suited by 5f, acts on any; bounce back needed but competitive mark still. Ended 2025/began 2026 with C&D second-place finishes; form dipped latest; can bounce back.
3	3 (3) (11/1 -267%) Shalaa Asker		11 11/1(-267%)																															(3) Shalaa Asker 11/1, Bit below form when fifth beaten 3l off 65 last time, same mark here; significant jockey booking; effective 5-7f, acts on any; handicapper may have caught up but clearly capable of a good run. Had a good winter, winning three (including C&D); below par latest and now up in class.
8	8 (8) (12/1 -33%) Herakles		12 12/1(-33%)																															(8) Herakles 12/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; returning from a break; suited by 5f, acts on soft, AW; in form, can again go well. All 16 AW runs at Newcastle, winning three; handy mark if ready to go after 123 days off.
12	12 (12) (18/1 +28%) The Fixer		18 18/1(+28%)																															(12) The Fixer 18/1, Again failed to beat a rival down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on AW; bounce back needed. Placed twice over C&D in late 2025 when rated 5lb higher; ran poorly on last two starts.
6	6 (6) (33/1 -230%) Toomuchforme		33 33/1(-230%)																															(6) Toomuchforme 33/1, Back to form in new headgear combo when beaten 3/4l off this mark at Newcastle last time; effective 6f, acts on good and AW; yet to match 2yo form but much better last time. Back to form when third in a first-time visor last month; now has something to build on.
4	4 (4) (33/1 -65%) Woolridge		33 33/1(-65%)																															(4) Woolridge 33/1, Below form when beaten 8l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective 5-7f, acts on sound surface; bounce back needed. Nine-race maiden; low-key stable debut last week; trainer also runs The Fixer.
10	10 (10) (40/1 -21%) Filly's Last Lady		40 40/1(-21%)																															(10) Filly's Last Lady 40/1, Below form beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; wide draw; effective 5/6f on a sound surface; bounce back needed. Won first two h'caps in 2025 before progress stalled; still early days but absent 5 months.

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

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The handicapper appears to have caught up with Shalaa Asker, who was only fifth when on a hat-trick at Chelmsford, although he wasn't beaten all that far and can't be written off just yet. The application of a visor worked wonders for Toomuchforme at Newcastle and she is a contender if backing that effort for third up. Birkenhead usually runs his race, but I NEED YOUR LOVE has found only one too strong on each of his last two outings and deserves to get his head back in front.

A wide-open sprint. LUCIUS AURELIUS has it in him to win a race like this and he is tentatively preferred to Toomuchforme.

18:45 Southwell (Class 5) 4f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 (1) (15/8 +32%) Vitalline		1.875 15/8(+32%)																															(1) Vitalline 15/8, Travelled, ran to best dropped in grade when winning a classified race at Kempton by 1 1/2l last time; trainer in form; usually held up; effective 6/7f, suited by AW; can go well again. Off the mark for 2026 at Kempton (7f) last week; just as effective at 6f; should go well.
5	5 (5) (10/3 +39%) Fircombe Hall		3.333333 10/3(+39%)																															(5) Fircombe Hall 10/3, Best work late, ran to form when beaten 1 1/4l in a classified race here last time; top course jockey; effective at 6f, acts on AW; can go well again. Winner over 7f here but just as good at 6f; fair 6f runs last twice; each-way chance.
6	6 (6) (10/3 -11%) Flicka's Girl		3.333333 10/3(-11%)																															(6) Flicka's Girl 10/3, Ran to form back up in trip when second beaten 2 1/4l in a classified race at Chelmsford latest; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on good and AW; in form and can go well again. Won over 5f at Chelmsford in January; good second over 6f back there latest; chance.
9	9 (9) (9/2 +0%) Top Biller		4.5 9/2(+0%)																															(9) Top Biller 9/2, Ran to form beaten 4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective 6f, acts on sound surface; inconsistent, drop in grade might help. C&D winner; fair 6th at Southwell (6f) latest; chance back down in grade.
4	4 (4) (11/2 +8%) Dr Ali		5.5 11/2(+8%)																															(4) Dr Ali 11/2, Bit below form beaten 4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective 6/7f, all recent form on AW; not ruled out back down in grade. Off the mark at Kempton in January (6f); lesser run since but could bounce back.
3	3 (3) (12/1 +0%) Bernie The Bear		12 12/1(+0%)																															(3) Bernie The Bear 12/1, Ran to recent level when 6l third in a handicap at Newcastle most recent run; effective 6/7f, acts on good and AW; chance back down in grade. C&D winner in December 2023; close 2nd in 6f classified two runs ago; chance on that form.
2	2 (2) (50/1 -456%) Bernard Spierpoint		50 50/1(-456%)																															(2) Bernard Spierpoint 50/1, Continued to run below form when comfortably held in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; suited by 5f, acts on any; out of form. Three wins for D Holland in 2024 (5f/5.5f) ; not scored since; stays 6f; lacks recent run.
7	7 (7) (80/1 -21%) Musaytir		80 80/1(-21%)																															(7) Musaytir 80/1, Stopped quickly, below form when beaten 6 1/4l in a classified race here last time; effective 6/7f on AW; yet to show much since returning. Hasn't been in top form this year and 8th of 9 over C&D last week; others appeal more..
8	8 (8) (150/1 -127%) Poet		150 150/1(-127%)																															(8) Poet 150/1, Never in it after a slow start beaten 6l in a classified race here last time; usually held up; wide draw; effective 6/7f, acts on AW; out of form and hard to fancy. Badly out of form at present, finishing last on all five starts this year.

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

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FLICKA'S GIRL has held her form well since landing a similar event at Chelmsford in the middle of January and probably should have finished closer to the winner when a solid second back there recently. She is most effective at 5f, but the trip isn't that big of a concern and she is preferred to Vitalline, who did it well over 7f at Kempton last week. Top Biller and Dr Ali will appreciate the drop out of handicap company.

Although he's not a regular winner TOP BILLER shaped well in a handicap last month and should go well back down in grade.

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

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19:15 Southwell (Class 4) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 (1) (8/11 +0%) Caliban		0.727273 8/11(+0%)																															(1) Caliban 8/11, Converted simple opportunity when winning a novice at Kempton by 4l last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 11/12f, acts on good and AW; strong chance on handicap debut. Comfortably made all at Kempton in January; low mileage and big player now going h'capping.
3	3 (3) (5/1 +9%) Sir William		5 5/1(+9%)																															(3) Sir William 5/1, Bit below form when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Kempton latest; top course jockey; returning from a break; suited by 10f, stays 12f, acts on soft and good not tried on faster; reliable sort can go well. Proved consistent for William Haggas in 2025; much respected for new yard after a break.
4	4 (4) (11/2 -10%) Charlie's Choice		5.5 11/2(-10%)																															(4) Charlie's Choice 11/2, Strong at finish down in trip when landing a handicap by a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective 10-13f, acts on good to firm and AW; respected after small rise. On hat-trick after 1m5f/1m4f victories at Lingfield last month; up 3lb but a likely player.
2	2 (2) (8/1 +11%) Midnight Rumble		8 8/1(+11%)																															(2) Midnight Rumble 8/1, Ran to form up in trip beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective10-12f on Flat, acts on good to soft, good and AW; needs more. On a losing run but he comes here in good nick; he holds solid claims off a 2lb lower mark.
5	5 (5) (18/1 -100%) Everyoneknowsadave		18 18/1(-100%)																															(5) Everyoneknowsadave 18/1, Just about to form beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective 8-12f on a sound surface; others stronger. C&D winner who posted good fifth here latest; needs considering after a break.
6	6 (6) (33/1 -267%) Crackalackin		33 33/1(-267%)																															(6) Crackalackin 33/1, Bit below form, maybe didn't stay when fourth beaten 8l in a handicap at Chelmsford latest; blinkers first time; effective 10-12f, suited by AW; bounce back needed. Fading fourth over 1m6f at Chelmsford latest; not discounted stepping back in trip here.

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

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Charlie's Choice has struck up a great partnership with Taryn Langley and they combined to win for the third time in 2026 when completing a Lingfield brace. A further 3lb rise isn't as much of a concern in his hat-trick bid as the untapped potential of CALIBAN, with Andrew Balding's gelding getting off the mark with the minimum of fuss at Kempton. That was just his fourth competitive appearance and he can follow up on this handicap bow. Sir William is worth a look on his first start for the Charlie Johnston team.

It's hard to ignore the claims of the improving CALIBAN (nap) who can add to his stylish Kempton novice victory now he's handicapping.

19:15 Southwell (Class 4) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
4	4 (4) (6/4 +50%) East Tyrone		1.5 6/4(+50%)																															(4) East Tyrone 6/4, Ran to form when fourth beaten 1 1/2l in a classified race here latest; top course jockey; suited by 6f, acts on AW; needs more. C&D winner in January; not done as well since although beaten only 1.5l over C&D last week.
6	6 (6) (85/40 +47%) Legendsoftheland		2.125 85/40(+47%)																															(6) Legendsoftheland 85/40, Ran to form when second beaten 1/2l in a classified race at Lingfield latest; trainer in form; probably effective 6/7f and acts on AW; has been helped by wind op. Ex-Irish; two fair runs over 7f this year after wind op and being gelded; a possible.
1	1 (1) (7/1 -27%) Alyara		7 7/1(-27%)																															(1) Alyara 7/1, Too keen and didn't get home when fourth beaten 1/2l in a classified race here latest; effective 6-8f, suited by AW; veteran now operates at poor level, erratic. 3-63; close fourth over C&D last week; has an each-way chance on that form.
8	8 (8) (8/1 -100%) Sisters In The Sky		8 8/1(-100%)																															(8) Sisters In The Sky 8/1, Too much to do dropped out from wide draw when beaten 3l in a classified race here last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6, acts on heavy, firm and AW; better than result latest, more chance from inside stall this time. C&D winner in January; poorly drawn when well beaten here last week; could bounce back.
2	2 (2) (12/1 -60%) Beautiful Things		12 12/1(-60%)																															(2) Beautiful Things 12/1, Step back in right direction beaten 5l in a classified race at Chelmsford last time; effective 5/6f, probably acts on any; needs more but better latest. 0-18; fair fifth at Chelmsford last time; more needed, but could get a place.
3	3 (3) (16/1 -78%) Black Cab		16 16/1(-78%)																															(3) Black Cab 16/1, Again ran to a poor level beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap here last time; second run after wind op; returning from a break; effective 5/6f on AW; drop in grade should help. Bought for 10,000gns after C&D win last April; not at best since; 2nd run after wind op.
7	7 (7) (25/1 -178%) She Went Whoosh		25 25/1(-178%)																															(7) She Went Whoosh 25/1, Again below form beaten 5 1/4l in a classified race here last time; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts with cut, best on AW; bounce back needed. Good second over C&D in January but hasn't done as well since; bit to prove now.
5	5 (5) (33/1 -18%) Green Valentine		33 33/1(-18%)																															(5) Green Valentine 33/1, Never competitive beaten 5 1/2l in a classified race at Newcastle last time; usually held up; effective 5/6f, form only on forgiving surfaces; out of form of late. Has rather lost her form since classified win in November; debut for new yard.

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

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Considering Legendsoftheland made progress into second in the final furlong at Lingfield last month, this step back in distance might not be the best move. Therefore, a chance can be taken on ALYARA, who was closing all the way to the line when finishing a close fourth over track and trip recently and a repeat of that performance might be good enough. Sisters In The Sky is a familiar face around here and is also considered.

Although disappointing last week SISTERS IN THE SKY had been running well previously and with his good draw is taken to bounce back.

19:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:45 Southwell (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 (1) (13/8 +41%) Homer Stokes		1.625 13/8(+41%)																															(1) Homer Stokes 13/8, Improved up in trip when winning a classified race here by 1 1/2l last time; effective 7f, acts on any but suited by cut; dropping in trip but can again go well. 1m win here last week came in a notably weak event; more required to defy his penalty.
2	2 (2) (9/2 +0%) Captain Pickles		4.5 9/2(+0%)																															(2) Captain Pickles 9/2, Below form up in trip beaten 5 1/4l in a classified race at Wolverhampton last time; in good form prior; usually held up; effective 6-9f, acts on AW; bounce back needed. Won a similar race at Wolverhampton in January (8.6f); too free upped in trip latest.
12	12 (12) (5/1 +90%) War Memorial		5 5/1(+90%)																															(12) War Memorial 5/1, Never in it from off the pace well beaten in a handicap here latest; effective 7f, acts on good to firm and AW; lost form of late. Out the back in four runs for new trainer this winter; chance on C&D form one year ago.
11	11 (11) (6/1 -20%) Ring Of Gold		6 6/1(-20%)																															(11) Ring Of Gold 6/1, Ran to recent level when second beaten 1 1/4l in a classified race here latest; effective 7/8f, acts on any; should go well here. Won twice at Newcastle last September and 2nd in this grade on last two starts; contender.
6	6 (6) (8/1 -7%) Laura's Breeze		8 8/1(-7%)																															(6) Laura's Breeze 8/1, Should have done better beaten 3l in a classified race here last time; effective 6/7f, acts on good and AW; chance at this level if bouncing back. C&D winner; faded late here two weeks ago but her earlier Newcastle 2nd gives her claims.
4	4 (4) (12/1 -20%) Embarked		12 12/1(-20%)																															(4) Embarked 12/1, Ran to form 6l third in a handicap here most recent run; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; bounce back needed. Conditions no problem but this front-runner hasn't been at his best for a while now.
3	3 (3) (14/1 -100%) Elettaria		14 14/1(-100%)																															(3) Elettaria 14/1, Below form but didn't get best of runs when beaten 4 1/4l in a classified race at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; suited by 7f and a sound surface; bounce back needed. Often a hostage to fortune but she is capable at this level; each-way claims once more.
9	9 (9) (20/1 +0%) Mr Slicker		20 20/1(+0%)																															(9) Mr Slicker 20/1, Another poor run beaten 7 1/2l in a classified race here last time; effective at 7/8f on AW; bounce back needed. Placed over C&D last month but failed to back it up over a mile here last week.
5	5 (5) (25/1 -79%) Evoluir		25 25/1(-79%)																															(5) Evoluir 25/1, Again failed to threaten beaten 4l in a classified race here last time; cheekpieces first time; usually held up; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; needs more. Chance on his best form but below par on his last two starts; now tried in cheekpieces.
10	10 (10) (40/1 +39%) Princess Vivi		40 40/1(+39%)																															(10) Princess Vivi 40/1, Well beaten again when down the field in a classified race at Catterick most recent; cheekpieces first time; yet to show anything of note between 5-7f and is hard to fancy here. Poor form last year; hopes rest on new cheekpieces transforming her fortunes.
7	7 (7) (66/1 -100%) Mighty Power		66 66/1(-100%)																															(7) Mighty Power 66/1, Bit keen up in trip, another poor effort beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; best at 6f on AW; needs more. Regressive 8yo; recent efforts don't suggest he is the answer tonight.
8	8 (8) (66/1 -32%) Morning Suit		66 66/1(-32%)																															(8) Morning Suit 66/1, Keen and didn't stay beaten 6l in a classified race at Newcastle last time; returning from long layoff; not proven beyond 6f; drop in trip a plus. On the downgrade for a while and returns from a year off with plenty to prove.

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

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Homer Stokes built on a pair of seconds to justify favouritism over a mile here last week and holds an obvious chance, but RING OF GOLD gets the vote. The nine-year-old finished a short head in front of Mr Slicker when occupying the runner-up berth in this grade over track and trip on his latest outing and can confirm that form to go one better. Embarked is another to consider.

Ring Of Gold and Homer Stokes arrive in good form but ELETTARIA may be the answer.

19:45 Southwell (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
5	5 (5) (2/1 +86%) Beauty Generation		2 2/1(+86%)																															(5) Beauty Generation 2/1, Never in it after a slow start when comfortably held in a handicap at Kempton last time; effective 8-12f on sound surface; inconsistent and slow starts an issue but step back up in trip a plus. Two AW wins for Marco Botti; has lost his form and has plenty to prove at present.
2	2 (2) (2/1 +11%) Dingwall		2 2/1(+11%)																															(2) Dingwall 2/1, Ran to form beaten a short-head off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 8-10f, acts on a sound surface; in form, big player again. Goes well here with two wins and four places from last seven course starts; contender..
1	1 (1) (3/1 -50%) Law Supreme		3 3/1(-50%)																															(1) Law Supreme 3/1, Yard won this last year; back to form when landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; top course jockey; effective 7-10f, acts on soft and AW; in good form and can go well off new mark. Has won twice over C&D, notably when beating subsequent winner last time; up 3lb; chance.
6	6 (6) (15/2 -88%) Magic Runner		7.5 15/2(-88%)																															(6) Magic Runner 15/2, Lacked pace dropped in trip when fifth beaten 2l off 61 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 10-12f, acts on sound surface; return to this sort of trip a plus. Dual C&D winner; beaten only 2l over shorter here last time and this longer trip will suit.
4	4 (4) (9/1 -64%) Samra Star		9 9/1(-64%)																															(4) Samra Star 9/1, Found little, below form when sixth beaten 8l off 62 last time, same mark here; effective 7-9f, suited by AW; remains well treated on old form. Won over 8.5f here in February; disappointing last week (1m); return to 9.5f could suit.
3	3 (3) (14/1 +44%) Yokkell		14 14/1(+44%)																															(3) Yokkell 14/1, Never in it after a slow start beaten 10l in a handicap here last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 8f, not proven over further, acts on any; out of form in a long time. One-time useful performer; mainly disappointing since turf win last April; plenty to prove.
7	7 (7) (22/1 -83%) Kings College		22 22/1(-83%)																															(7) Kings College 22/1, Far too keen when well beaten in a handicap at Pontefract latest; bred for 10f or more; big sort who should do better this season. Unexposed; beaten 12l or more on all 4 starts, including on h'cap debut; plenty to prove.
9	9 (9) (66/1 -32%) Nala The Lioness		66 66/1(-32%)																															(9) Nala The Lioness 66/1, Another poor run tried in a tongue-tie back from a long absence when down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent; effective up to 12f on AW; given a chance by the handicapper but wellbeing to prove. Showed promise for Karl Burke; bought 10,000gns in January 2025; well beaten on yard debut.
8	8 (8) (125/1 -279%) Koge		125 125/1(-279%)																															(8) Koge 125/1, Never in it from off the pace when down the field in a handicap at Kempton most recent; cheekpieces first time; effective 8f, acts on good to firm; hasn't beaten a rival in his last four starts. Fair run on second start but has lost his way and been sold since; cheekpieces now tried.

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

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Despite taking a keen hold, Law Supreme beat Magic Runner (fifth) when successful over C&D last month and is expected to confirm that form. However, SAMRA STAR overcame a slow pace to make her way through the field to score here prior to putting in a disappointing display at Southwell, but the return to this venue might help her bounce straight back. Dingwall may also have a say.

With this step back up in trip likely to suit, dual C&D winner MAGIC RUNNER is taken to get back to winning ways.

20:00 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:15 Southwell (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
2	2 (2) (9/4 +36%) Jesse Luc		2.25 9/4(+36%)																															(2) Jesse Luc 9/4, Ran to form, best work late beaten 3/4l off this mark at Kempton last time; trainer in form; usually held up; effective 6f, form mainly on AW, acts on soft; fair mark and in decent form. Three-time C&D winner; good third latest; stable enjoyed a productive February.
3	3 (3) (7/2 +30%) Farandaway		3.5 7/2(+30%)																															(3) Farandaway 7/2, Yard won this last year; ran to form beaten 2l off this mark here last time; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; can go well again. 0-15 but he arrives on the back of two solid runs; better drawn today than last time.
9	9 (9) (5/1 +23%) Dc Cogent		5 5/1(+23%)																															(9) Dc Cogent 5/1, Ran to form beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; should go well again. Infrequent winner but his C&D 2nd in December (off this mark) reads well; one to consider.
1	1 (1) (11/2 -22%) Ruby Red Gove		5.5 11/2(-22%)																															(1) Ruby Red Gove 11/2, Improved up in trip when landing a handicap by a neck off a 5lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 5f, suited by 6f, acts on AW, goes well off the front; small, but very likeable and more to come. Improved to win 6f fillies' handicap last week; unexposed but needs more to defy penalty.
5	5 (5) (7/1 +42%) Dark Side Thunder		7 7/1(+42%)																															(5) Dark Side Thunder 7/1, Below form beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time; effective 6/7f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; bounce back needed. Four-time C&D winner; back to last winning mark and can't discount him.
6	6 (6) (8/1 -60%) Velvet Skies		8 8/1(-60%)																															(6) Velvet Skies 8/1, Ran to form when beaten 3l off this mark at Dundalk last time; wide draw; best at 6-8f, acts on heavy, good and AW; in fair form. Ex-Irish 5yo; dropped back to 6f for stable debut; good apprentice booked; interesting.
11	11 (11) (11/1 +56%) Brave Empire		11 11/1(+56%)																															(11) Brave Empire 11/1, Never in it from off the pace beaten 7l in a handicap here last time; wide draw; effective 5-7f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; form has tailed off recently. On a reduced mark but hit and miss for current yard; returning tongue-tie should help.
4	4 (4) (14/1 +13%) Judgment Call		14 14/1(+13%)																															(4) Judgment Call 14/1, Bit below form when seventh beaten 4l off 67 last time, 3lb higher here; enjoys making it; effective at 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; drop in trip may help. Lacks consistency but he's capable on his day; not ruled out from a handy draw.
10	10 (10) (16/1 +11%) Hi Lord		16 16/1(+11%)																															(10) Hi Lord 16/1, Below form beaten 8l in a handicap at Nottingham last time; visor first time; returning from a break; effective at 5f, acts with cut; down again in weights but bit to prove at present. 2yo promise not been matched in handicaps; returns from a break with a visor added.
8	8 (8) (25/1 -14%) One More Dream		25 25/1(-14%)																															(8) One More Dream 25/1, Never in it from off the pace down the field in a handicap here most recent; top course jockey; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on good, good to firm and AW; still 3lb above last win mark. Conditions no problem but recent return to action was a low-key one and he's drawn widest.
12	12 (12) (28/1 -100%) Crystal Dagger		28 28/1(-100%)																															(12) Crystal Dagger 28/1, Below form, didn't get home beaten 6l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; off a short-break; effective at 6/7f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; competitive mark still dropping in trip. 2nd in 4 of her 8 runs for E Walker; sold 5,000gns last month; still has time to come good.

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

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Ruby Red Gove sprung a surprise when making a winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton, but she will need to prove as effective against the boys and FARANDAWAY gets the nod. Grant Tuer's gelding made the frame over track and trip last month and the assessor may have been kind to leave his mark alone. Three-time C&D scorer Jesse Luc completes the shortlist.

There are races to be won with DC COGENT off this mark and he is marginally preferred to Jesse Luc and Velvet Skies.

20:15 Southwell (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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20:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
8	8 (8) (9/4 +32%) Stacey Racey		2.25 9/4(+32%)																															(8) Stacey Racey 9/4, Should have done better when fourth beaten 2l in a classified race at Southwell latest; top course jockey; effective 7/8f, all best form on AW; generally consistent. Running well at this level lately; frame material again provided her stamina holds out.
1	1 (1) (5/2 +9%) Woodrafff		2.5 5/2(+9%)																															(1) Woodrafff 5/2, Strong a finish when winning a classified race at Newcastle by a length last time; effective 7/8f, likes give, acts on AW; capable again at this level. Won at Newcastle last Thursday, but a penalty and the outside stall may make things tricky.
5	5 (5) (7/1 +18%) Lhebayeb		7 7/1(+18%)																															(5) Lhebayeb 7/1, Bit keen and below form back up in grade when beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap here last time; effective 8-10f, acts on soft and AW; on long losing run. Won two handicaps over C&D in the spring of last year; shortlisted on her best form.
11	11 (11) (9/1 -64%) Unknown Journey		9 9/1(-64%)																															(11) Unknown Journey 9/1, Back to form when second beaten 1/2l in a classified race at Lingfield latest; top course trainer; effective 8-10f, acts on good to firm and AW; fair chance of getting off the mark. 0-20 but beaten just half a length in a similar contest at Lingfield 13 days ago; a player.
7	7 (7) (9/1 +73%) Paps Of Jura		9 9/1(+73%)																															(7) Paps Of Jura 9/1, Never in it from off the pace when well beaten in a handicap here latest; tongue-tie first time; yet to show anything. Well beaten in all five starts; drop in grade needs to make a difference; tongue-tie on.
9	9 (9) (11/1 -47%) Star Of Atlantis		11 11/1(-47%)																															(9) Star Of Atlantis 11/1, Bit keen and never in it from off the pace when down the field in a classified race here most recent; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface; form in and out of late. Patchy form since winning a handicap over C&D in May last year; comes with risks attached.
10	10 (10) (11/1 +45%) Trusty Scout		11 11/1(+45%)																															(10) Trusty Scout 11/1, Ran to recent poor level when beaten 3 1/2l in a classified race at Southwell last time; effective 8-12f, best on AW; losing run stretches more than 2 years. 3-69 and his current losing run is up to 25; others preferred.
6	6 (6) (12/1 -20%) Mishy's Star		12 12/1(-20%)																															(6) Mishy's Star 12/1, Improved when 2l third in a classified race at Southwell most recent run; trainer in form; effective 6/7f, acts on AW; looks to be heading in the right direction. 0-9, but met trouble when third of eight at Southwell a fortnight ago; could fare better.
4	4 (4) (18/1 -80%) Grand Harbour		18 18/1(-80%)																															(4) Grand Harbour 18/1, Bit keen but just about to form when beaten 3l in a classified race here last time; effective 10-12f, acts on sound surfaces; bounce back needed. 0-12 but in the frame five times; may be better over further, but holds each-way claims.
2	2 (2) (18/1 -29%) Darla's Secret		18 18/1(-29%)																															(2) Darla's Secret 18/1, Should have done better down in grade when beaten 3l in a classified race at Southwell last time; in good form prior; effective 7-10f, acts on good and AW; exposed maiden, not one to rely on. 0-14 and his stamina isn't assured either.
12	12 (12) (18/1 -13%) Wingstar		18 18/1(-13%)																															(12) Wingstar 18/1, Should have done better down in grade when beaten 5 1/2l in a classified race at Newcastle last time; effective 6-9f, acts on AW; bounce back needed back up in trip. Showed ability when fourth in her first two starts of the year, but well held last time.
3	3 (3) (40/1 -21%) Frontpagemoos		40 40/1(-21%)																															(3) Frontpagemoos 40/1, Below form after a long absence when beaten 8l in a classified race here last time; bit to prove at present. Out of the frame in five starts; last of nine in a similar contest here 15 days ago.

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

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Woodrafff returned to winning ways at Newcastle last Thursday and provided the quick turnaround doesn't pose him any problems, he is likely to be on the premises. However, UNKNOWN JOURNEY finished a length and a half clear of the third when runner-up at Lingfield on his most recent start and could gain a first career success. Stacey Racey and Mishy's Star are others to watch out for.

It may be worth chancing LHEBAYEB whose two handicap wins over C&D in the spring of last year read well at this level.

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

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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