There are 23 Races Today across 3 meetings. There are 8 races at Pontefract, 7 races at Exeter, 8 races at Southwell, use Tomform to help you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (3) (2/1 +56%)Invincible Boy |
2/1(+56%) | (3) Invincible Boy 2/1, Yard won this last year; similar form to debut possibly wanting better ground 6l third in a maiden at Doncaster in November; effective at 6f, acts on good; one of two with good chances for yard. Leading player on debut form (second at York) and open to progress back on faster ground. |
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2nd (7) (2/1 +64%)Showtown |
2/1(+64%) | (7) Showtown 2/1, Continues to run well without winning and 3 1/2l third in a maiden at Hamilton most recently in Seoptember; suited by 6f, acts on good to soft, will prefer sounder surfaces; very useful. Solid contender, assuming his consistency is maintained on return from layoff. |
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3rd (10) (18/1 +45%)Tip Foster |
18/1(+45%) | (10) Tip Foster 18/1, Dream Ahead gelding; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners 2yo winner Dream Mover and useful hurdler/chaser Taper Tantrum; likely to need the experience. Debutant by Dream Ahead; yard also runs King's Road Dandy; market helpful. |
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4th (9) (6/1 +40%)Star With Purpose |
6/1(+40%) | (9) Star With Purpose 6/1, 19,000gns Zoustar gelding; full-brother to Divine Wish, fair at 7f; dam very smart at 6f at 2yo. 19,000gns yearling; by Zoustar; one of the newcomers; check the betting. |
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5th (1) (16/1 +43%)Agric Ranger |
16/1(+43%) | (1) Agric Ranger 16/1, 10,000gns Aclaim gelding; half-brother to Harry Mole, fair at 6f; top course trainer. 10,000gns foal; by Aclaim; one of several newcomers in the field; market instructive. |
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6th (12) (50/1 +60%)Eva The Deeva |
50/1(+60%) | (12) Eva The Deeva 50/1, Modest effort well beaten in a maiden at Newcastle only start; wide draw; probably wants 8-10f; should improve. Recorded a meagre RPR in 7f AW contest. |
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7th (5) (7/2 +59%)Milford Grange |
7/2(+59%) | (5) Milford Grange 7/2, Ran well on debut in October when third beaten 2l in a novice at Redcar debut; effective 6f at 2yo, stamina on dam's side, acts on good; should progress. Rallying third at Redcar; similar type to King's Road Dandy; improvement possible. |
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8th (2) (125/1 -56%)Go Teejay |
125/1(-56%) | (2) Go Teejay 125/1, Raced too freely and well beaten in a maiden at Newcastle second start and struggled on debut. Likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly. |
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9th (11) (40/1 -21%)Davenport Lass |
40/1(-21%) | (11) Davenport Lass 40/1, £3,000 Coulsty filly; half-sister to Washaar, very smart at 8f as 2yo; wide draw. £3,000 yearling; by Coulsty; stablemate of Milford Grange; market informative. |

The two horses that finished in front of KING'S ROAD DANDY were allotted above-average ratings following their clash over C&D last August and this son of Dandy Man, who cost 85,000gns as a yearling, looks worth chancing. Showtown has track-and-trip experience and can pick up a race before long. The Fahey stable companions Spaceman and Invincible Boy are others to monitor in the betting.

Back on forecast better ground, INVINCIBLE BOY holds a leading chance. Spaceman is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (3) (4/1 +11%)Blue In The West |
4/1(+11%) | (3) Blue In The West 4/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest where never jumped or travelled; effective 2m6f-3m on good to soft; remains a maiden but in good form until latest. Jumped poorly last time; previous placed efforts here over 2m7f offer hope. |
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2nd (1) (33/1 -106%)Greedy Smith |
33/1(-106%) | (1) Greedy Smith 33/1, May not have stayed down the field in a handicap hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee most recent; cheekpieces first time; should be effective at 2m, acts on soft and good; still early days, must bounce back. Pulled up and tailed off in two handicaps; cheekpieces need to do something. |
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3rd (5) (25/1 -56%)Edna E Mode |
25/1(-56%) | (5) Edna E Mode 25/1, Bled down the field in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon most recent; effective around 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; unexposed but needs to leave reappearance form behind. Nothing in two handicaps (on soft and good) since returning from a long break. |
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4th (9) (9/1 +25%)Klervia |
9/1(+25%) | (9) Klervia 9/1, Needed run down the field in a handicap hurdle here most recent; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m-2m4f on good to soft and good; should come on for latest. 25-1 and tailed off on stable debut over 2m7f here three weeks ago. |
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5th (7) (12/1 +0%)Vengeance |
12/1(+0%) | (7) Vengeance 12/1, Outpaced, built on reappearance but looked in need of stiffer test beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time; effective 2m4f, acts on good; inconsistent, needs to prove ability remains after lay off, hinted at better latest. Beaten under 8l at Wincanton and the winner comfortably followed up last week at Ludlow. |
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6th (4) (4/1 +20%)Urban Isle |
4/1(+20%) | (4) Urban Isle 4/1, Still green, mistakes, below form well beaten in a novice hurdle at Newbury latest; off a short-break; effective 2m on good; type to do better handicapping up in trip. Pretty poor so far but entitled to be more competitive in this company on handicap debut. |
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7th (10) (14/1 -75%)Man Oh Man |
14/1(-75%) | (10) Man Oh Man 14/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest where found nil; tongue-tie first time; effective 2m3f-2m5f, acts on any; inconsistent. Placed before so not entirely dismissed despite a miserable run last time. |
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8th (12) (13/2 -18%)Dawn's Desire |
13/2(-18%) | (12) Dawn's Desire 13/2, Outpaced, rallied, ran to form 5 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell most recent run; effective 2m6f; on basement mark, may do better at 3m. Improved third at Fontwell; if okay on this drier ground then should have some chance. |
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9th (6) (18/1 -227%)Noble Grace |
18/1(-227%) | (6) Noble Grace 18/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Stratford latest where may not have stayed; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m, acts on good; yet to match bumper form. Regressed since debut but now back on better ground with cheekpieces added. |
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10th (13) (80/1 -100%)Alderley Charlie |
80/1(-100%) | (13) Alderley Charlie 80/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase here latest where never threatened; tongue-tie first time; usually held up; looks poor. He'll be glad to see the back of fences after producing form figures of PFPP. |
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11th (11) (18/1 -29%)Future Times |
18/1(-29%) | (11) Future Times 18/1, Made too much use of well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton latest; effective at 2m-2m3f on a sound surface; struggling in handicaps. Beaten about 14l in two runs after an absence; behind Vengeance last time. |
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12th (2) (18/1 -125%)Pillar The Poet |
18/1(-125%) | (2) Pillar The Poet 18/1, Needed run on handicap debut when fourth beaten 21l in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest; effective 2-2 1/2m; unexposed, should come on for latest. Third in a point before remote fourth on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f; 16-1). |
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|PU| (8) (5/1 +50%)Locked Down Lad |
5/1(+50%) | (8) Locked Down Lad 5/1, Hampered late when beaten well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good; frustrating maiden. Cheekpieces could be an interesting addition as he did some hanging at Chepstow last time. |

While each of these have something to prove, a chance can be taken on URBAN ISLE. Hughie Morrison's gelding showed a glimmer of promise in bumpers but has yet to translate it to hurdles. However, he steps up in trip on handicap debut and in only a moderate event, the son of Cityscape might find the necessary improvement. Dawn's Desire and Blue In The West are others to consider.

On the face of it URBAN ISLE goes handicapping with a lot to prove but he has been running in races won by top novices.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (6) (5/1 -25%)Haayimm |
5/1(-25%) | (6) Haayimm 5/1, Ran well on debut when third beaten 4 1/4l in a novice at Beverley debut; trainer in form; bred to want a mile, action suited soft ground on debut; nice attitude and should improve, some give will help. Gelded since showing promise with third of eight at Beverley; open to progress. |
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2nd (4) (1/8 +44%)Arabian Desert |
1/8(+44%) | (4) Arabian Desert 1/8, Ran at least to form when second beaten 2 1/4l in Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3) at Newbury latest in October; bred to want at least a mile; acts on soft and good; more to offer and impossible to oppose.. Ran well in the Horris Hill at Newbury on final autumn start; clear top on the figures. |
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3rd (8) (12/1 -9%)Seattle Chief |
12/1(-9%) | (8) Seattle Chief 12/1, Made plenty of use of but ran about to form when comfortably held in a novice at Southwell last time; fast pedigree but stays 1m, acts on AW; open to improvement. May improve for the switch to turf; similar type to Regulus Black. |
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4th (5) (150/1 +25%)Contemplation |
150/1(+25%) | (5) Contemplation 150/1, Went slowly in front but still didn't stay when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap at Newcastle latest; off a short-break; seems to stay 9f, acts on AW; yet to show much ability. Has plenty to find on his form for James Ferguson. |
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5th (7) (22/1 +45%)Regulus Black |
22/1(+45%) | (7) Regulus Black 22/1, Similar moderate form to debut comfortably held in a maiden at Southwell last time; bred to be effective around 1m; should improve. Interesting switched to grass; closely related to turf winners for his connections. |
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6th (3) (50/1 +67%)Pop The Question |
50/1(+67%) | (3) Pop The Question 50/1, Modest effort when fourth beaten 12l in a novice at Newcastle latest; jumps-bred and will need a test of stamina on the Flat; doubtful she'll have the pace for this. Point/hurdles winner; posted a modest effort on Flat debut. |
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7th (1) (200/1 +20%)August Spring |
200/1(+20%) | (1) August Spring 200/1, Looked very slow down the field in a novice at Southwell most recent run; big gelding has looked ponderous and need of staying trips so far. Very weak claims on form. |
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8th (2) (33/1 +0%)Clough |
33/1(+0%) | (2) Clough 33/1, Mastercraftsman gelding; dam smart at 14f; wide draw; likely to want middle-distances. Son of Mastercraftsman; makes belated debut; market instructive. |

ARABIAN DESERT, who filled the runner-up berth in the Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury when last seen, takes a significant drop in class and is hard to oppose based on what he has achieved so far. The once-raced Haayimm was gelded in the off season and looks the type to have an impact as a three-year-old. His pedigree suggests further may suit, but this lacks strength in depth and the son of Gleneagles looks the chief danger. Seattle Chief and Regulus Black are the pick of the rest.

Back down in class, Horris Hill runner-up ARABIAN DESERT is the clear pick on form. Haayimm is second choice.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (1) (9/2 +91%)American Trio |
9/2(+91%) | (1) American Trio 9/2, Green, beaten early down the field in a maiden hurdle here most recent; visor first time; effective at 3m in points; major improvement needed. 0-8 in points and completely tailed off at huge odds in two maiden hurdles. |
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2nd (4) (10/3 +5%)Knight Of Magic |
10/3(+5%) | (4) Knight Of Magic 10/3, Keen, never threatened beaten 10l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; multiple Flat winner will need to settle better to figure back over hurdles but threat if doing so. 0-6 as a jumper and hardly solid, though did win on the AW in February. |
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3rd (2) (11/1 -22%)Getone |
11/1(-22%) | (2) Getone 11/1, Never dangerous, modest debut comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Tramore last time; hood first time; usually held up; all to prove starting out for new yard. Some promise in Ireland; new trainer fits new headgear and lowers this 7yo's sights. |
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4th (8) (10/11 -105%)Madame De Labrunie |
10/11(-105%) | (8) Madame De Labrunie 10/11, May have found ground on the quick side when fourth beaten 18l in a handicap hurdle at Hereford latest; effective 2m, best with cut; needs more for new yard but French form does set the standard. Showed enough in her British races to believe she could easily take care of these. |
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5th (3) (10/1 +70%)Jet Joe |
10/1(+70%) | (3) Jet Joe 10/1, Outpaced, failed to build on debut down the field in a novice hurdle at Hereford most recent; tongue-tie first time; returning from a break; likely to need more time over hurdles. Tailed off so far; dropped in grade with a tongue-tie added; market confidence needed. |
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|U| (7) (18/1 +64%)Stavanger Rose |
18/1(+64%) | (7) Stavanger Rose 18/1, No worthwhile form; yard in decent form but looks stable second string; all to prove. Pulled up in a Newbury novice and then fell mid-race at Chepstow; soon downgraded. |
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|PU| (6) (25/1 -56%)Upthereforthinking |
25/1(-56%) | (6) Upthereforthinking 25/1, Well below form, needed run comfortably held in a selling hurdle at Leicester last time; returning from a break; effective around 2m-2m4f; should come on for latest. Soft ground wasn't an obvious excuse when tailed off in a 2m4f seller at Leicester. |
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|PU| (5) (100/1 -100%)Sharp Tor |
100/1(-100%) | (5) Sharp Tor 100/1, Outpaced, modest debut 61l third in a maiden hurdle here most recent run; yet to beat a rival home; all to prove. Pulled up in a Taunton bumper and his third in a 2m5f maiden here amounts to nothing. |

This won't take much winning and in receipt of weight all round it should present MADAME DE LABRUNIE with an excellent chance of breaking her UK duck. Fergal O'Brien's filly has shown promise in Britain so far, most notably when third at Taunton in December. In what looks her easiest assignment to date, she ought to take all the beating. Daisy Hitchins' new recruit Getone will find this less taxing than the Tramore maiden hurdle he contested in October, while Knight Of Magic is next best.

Most of these will struggle to win a race but MADAME DE LABRUNIE already has and she's got easily the strongest form credentials.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (2) (5/1 +23%)Zowal |
5/1(+23%) | (2) Zowal 5/1, Finished quite well and decent run off a break beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; wide draw; effective at 7/8f, acts on heavy and good, action suits former; much better effort on reappearance, mark does look stiff and give would help. Ran encouragingly in the Spring Mile on reappearance; drops in class; hard to dismiss. |
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2nd (3) (2/1 +27%)Kokanee |
2/1(+27%) | (3) Kokanee 2/1, Disappointing beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; effective 8-10f, acts on soft and good; a little in and out last term but on a workable mark if at best. Gained sole win on reappearance last year; on the same mark; respected on seasonal debut. |
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3rd (1) (5/2 +17%)Alpha Capture |
5/2(+17%) | (1) Alpha Capture 5/2, Ran to form returned to a shorter trip off a break beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Newcastle last time; effective 7-12f, acts on any, seems to like some give; might have more to offer this season for new stable. Close third at Newcastle on stable/seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark. |
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4th (9) (14/1 -17%)Poet's Dawn |
14/1(-17%) | (9) Poet's Dawn 14/1, Form in and out towards end of 2025 after solid campaign on the whole; top course trainer; effective 8-10f, acts on any; may need the run, but squeak at best. Veteran; on a workable mark but his reappearance record isn't fully convincing. |
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5th (6) (10/1 +60%)Not Me |
10/1(+60%) | (6) Not Me 10/1, Raced a bit freely and likely too fresh off a break beaten 8l in a handicap at Wolverhampton in November; effective 8-10f, acts on good to soft and AW; retained ability to prove off another break. Maiden; form has dipped in two starts for new yard, latest in November. |
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6th (5) (9/1 +44%)Urban Road |
9/1(+44%) | (5) Urban Road 9/1, Would have been closer with a better passage beaten 2l off this mark at Newcastle last time; suited by 8-10f, all recent form on AW; generally consistent. Capable of being involved on AW form but hasn't raced on turf since 2023. |
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7th (8) (25/1 -39%)Character Testing |
25/1(-39%) | (8) Character Testing 25/1, In decent form over hurdles; fair mark based on most recent Flat form back in 2024; effective 8-10f, acts on a sound surface; very tricky to assess but chance. No guarantees that he's worth current mark returned to the Flat. |
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8th (4) (25/1 -400%)Typical Woman |
25/1(-400%) | (4) Typical Woman 25/1, Back to winning ways, ease in ratings helped, landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Lingfield in August; effective 10f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; chance if race-fit off a break. Absent since prevailing at Lingfield eight months ago; has never scored when fresh. |
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9th (7) (12/1 -140%)Uppercase |
12/1(-140%) | (7) Uppercase 12/1, Off since a below par effort at Lingfield in July; reaqsonable mark based on form of penultimate start; trainer in form; wide draw; may just need run. Lightly raced; best effort when second over C&D (solid form) last July; interesting. |

ALPHA CAPTURE is suited by a mile these days and returned from a break with a solid third at Newcastle on his debut for Roger Fell. The son of Cotai Glory reverts to turf off an unchanged mark and merits plenty of respect as a result. Obviously, the selection has his flaws and the likes of Kokanee and last-time-out winner Typical Woman are very capable of exploiting any weakness shown.

Lightly raced UPPERCASE is taken to get off the mark. Kokanee is second pick.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (3) (1/1 +71%)Western Cross |
1/1(+71%) | (3) Western Cross 1/1, Green, mistakes, ran to form on handicap debut when fourth beaten 13l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m, acts on good to soft and good; might have more to offer handicapping. Second in a bumper, third in a novice and beaten 12l into fourth on handicap debut (C&D). |
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2nd (2) (6/1 -20%)Blacksamssenorita |
6/1(-20%) | (2) Blacksamssenorita 6/1, Outpaced, never threatened, outclassed by front pair 39l third in a handicap chase at Chepstow most recent run; blinkers first time; effective 2m, acts on any; inconsistent but course winner remains unexposed. The wheels have come off but she's back hurdling now and with blinkers given a go. |
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3rd (4) (33/1 +0%)Son Of Hypnos |
33/1(+0%) | (4) Son Of Hypnos 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here latest where needed run; effective 2m, acts on good; winner in Ireland but bit to prove for new yard. 150-1 on stable debut here three weeks ago (2m5f handicap hurdle) and failed to complete. |
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4th (5) (12/1 -167%)Circle Of Secrets |
12/1(-167%) | (5) Circle Of Secrets 12/1, Green, mistakes, modest effort well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Taunton latest; off a short-break; effective 2m2f; inconsistent in short career, mark demands more. Unexposed and an interesting handicap debutant with his age allowance. |
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|F| (1) (7/4 -92%)Arnie Moon |
7/4(-92%) | (1) Arnie Moon 7/4, Did it comfortably, improved down in class on handicap debut landing a handicap by 15l off a 8lb lower mark at Hereford last time; effective at 2m-2m3f on good to soft and good; progressive. Lightly raced 6yo who ran away with a weak handicap at Hereford 13 days ago; raised 8lb. |

ARNIE MOON took a giant leap forward when bolting up on his handicap bow at Hereford and, despite a subsequent 8lb rise, he looks well worth keeping onside. Blacksamssenorita already has a C&D victory to her name and ought to be happier back hurdling following a mixed spell over fences, but handicap-debutant Circle Of Secrets may be the bigger threat.

The suggestion is CIRCLE OF SECRETS (nap) who brings an unexposed profile into handicaps and he's armed with an age allowance.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (1) (7/1 +36%)Sailthisshipalone |
7/1(+36%) | (1) Sailthisshipalone 7/1, Below form switched to AW beaten 4l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; in good form prior; tongue-tie first time; returning from a break; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on any; usually consistent and fair mark. Record of 2-21 for Richard Fahey; market may prove best guide on stable debut. |
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2nd (3) (9/2 +44%)Swift Salian |
9/2(+44%) | (3) Swift Salian 9/2, Ran to current form when fourth beaten 7l in a handicap here latest in September; suited by 8/9f, acts on any; consistent but seasonal debut. Seasonal debutant who could be ready to roll; started last term with form figures of 4211. |
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3rd (6) (8/1 -7%)Mission Command |
8/1(-7%) | (6) Mission Command 8/1, Ran to form beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Kempton last time; effective 5-7f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; mark is easing, trip a worry. Doesn't leave the impression he's crying out for this further step up in distance. |
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4th (7) (11/1 -267%)Latin |
11/1(-267%) | (7) Latin 11/1, Scored by a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Lingfield penultimate start; every chance in the end after poor start third beaten 1/2l off 71 last time, same mark here; effective 7-11f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; probably handicapped up to ability. Five wins on AW since December; ran well at Southwell last week; returns to turf. |
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5th (9) (18/1 +18%)Distinction |
18/1(+18%) | (9) Distinction 18/1, Probably needed the run down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; suited by 9-11f, acts on any but likes soft; back down below last winning mark. Successful the last two times he raced at Pontefract; could go well back here. |
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6th (5) (5/2 +9%)Salaria |
5/2(+9%) | (5) Salaria 5/2, Best effort to date on seasonal debut landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; effective 8-10f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; won with a little in hand latest. Record of 4-7 for current yard, the wins at Pontefract and on AW; improving filly. |
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7th (8) (9/2 +25%)Mount King |
9/2(+25%) | (8) Mount King 9/2, Ran about to form beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Newmarket in October; top course trainer; suited by 8f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; mark reflects form at the end of last term. Has registered three of his four wins over C&D, the most recent last June; in the mix. |
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8th (4) (7/1 -17%)Rajapour |
7/1(-17%) | (4) Rajapour 7/1, Poor effort beaten 9l in a handicap at Southwell last time; top course jockey; effective around 8/9f, acts on heavy, good and AW; bounce back needed. Attractively weighted off same mark as for sole British win; inconsistent since. |
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9th (2) (22/1 -38%)Pink Azalea |
22/1(-38%) | (2) Pink Azalea 22/1, Poor effort well beaten in a handicap at Leicester in October; poor previous run as well; ide draw; effective around 8f, suited by soft; bit to prove off a break. Progressive in handicaps until form dipped sharply on last two starts. |

LATIN won on turf at Bath in September and arrives in fine fettle having scored at Lingfield two starts ago before going close under a 5lb penalty at Southwell on Thursday. Fitness might be at a premium, with several of his rivals making their reappearance, so the drop in trip shouldn't be too much of a concern. Salaria went up 5lb for scoring at Lingfield last month and she has to enter calculations along with Pink Azalea.

Preference is for SALARIA who has built up a good strike-rate for her current stable. Mount King is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (1) (3/1 -50%)Bannerdown |
3/1(-50%) | (1) Bannerdown 3/1, Outpaced, showed minor promise on debut 6 1/4l fourth in a 4yo bumper at Stratford first-time out; effective 2m, acts on soft; should improve a little for initial experience. Stoutly bred so shaped well when fourth around the tight turns of Stratford. |
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2nd (5) (9/2 +10%)Jukella |
9/2(+10%) | (5) Jukella 9/2, Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test well beaten in a Mares bumper at Huntingdon only start; acts on good; should improve a little for initial experience but needs to. Outpaced once the tempo quickened and was beaten in the region of 20l at Huntingdon. |
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3rd (2) (3/1 -71%)Horethorne |
3/1(-71%) | (2) Horethorne 3/1, Geordieland gelding; dam ran poorly on her starts in bumpers; yard does well here; market can guide on debut. Dam well related and this 4yo is kicking off in a modest race. |
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4th (3) (6/4 +63%)Triple Edge |
6/4(+63%) | (3) Triple Edge 6/4, Didn't find much having briefly threatened on debut well beaten in a bumper at Wincanton only start; should improve a little for initial experience. Beaten about 12l at Wincanton (good to soft) where he was held up and made some late gains. |
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|PU| (6) (25/1 +24%)Mysteriosa |
25/1(+24%) | (6) Mysteriosa 25/1, Outpaced, modest debut well beaten in a Mares bumper at Wincanton only start; tongue-tie first time; plenty to find. 22-1 when tailed off at Wincanton; since had wind surgery and a tongue-tie is added. |
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|PU| (4) (50/1 +24%)Tuscaloosa |
50/1(+24%) | (4) Tuscaloosa 50/1, Too green to show anything on debut well beaten in a 4yo bumper at Kempton only start; all to prove. 100-1 and trailed home a distant last on good ground at Kempton last month. |

Bannerdown, Jukella and Triple Edge are all entitled to be wiser now that they have a run under their belts. However, none of them set the world alight on their first starts and it could be more rewarding to take a chance that HORETHORNE has been well placed to make a winning debut. Related to a couple of bumper winners, the son of Geordieland won't need to be out of the ordinary to score.

In a modest bumper it's not hard to take a chance on the well-related newcomer HORETHORNE.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (11) (15/2 -25%)Arklow Lad |
15/2(-25%) | (11) Arklow Lad 15/2, Scored by 2l off a 7lb lower mark at Chelmsford penultimate start; ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off 82 last time, same mark here; wide draw; effective 5/6f, suited by cut, acts on AW; mark stiff but squeak. Couple of good performances on AW for shrewd new connections; open to further progress. |
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2nd (12) (25/1 +0%)Havana Rum |
25/1(+0%) | (12) Havana Rum 25/1, Below par beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; in good form prior; wide draw; suited by 5/6f, acts on any; off a break but on a good mark. Far less exposed over 5f than 6f but he's rather in the deep end at this level. |
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3rd (6) (9/1 +44%)Seven Questions |
9/1(+44%) | (6) Seven Questions 9/1, Form tailed off at the end of last season; effective 5/6f, acts on fast ground, but ideally likes give; retained ability to prove. Inconsistent last term for new yard; well behind new stablemate Purosangue on final start. |
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4th (3) (5/1 +38%)Purosangue |
5/1(+38%) | (3) Purosangue 5/1, Largely consistent in good handicaps last term; effective 5-7f, acts on any, likes soft; looks on workable mark but losing run a concern. Capable of useful form for Andrew Balding; interesting in this field on stable debut. |
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5th (1) (14/1 -65%)Kylian |
14/1(-65%) | (1) Kylian 14/1, Fair effort probably needing run off a break beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; effective 5/6f, best at 5f, acts on any but suited by AW; entitled to come on from reappearance and can go well. Ran respectably in AW event on stable/seasonal debut; has an inferior strike-rate on turf. |
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6th (9) (25/1 -108%)Lethal Nymph |
25/1(-108%) | (9) Lethal Nymph 25/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Newcastle last time; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on any; in good form. Respectable second over C&D in most recent turf attempt; this is a better race. |
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7th (8) (7/1 -27%)Vantheman |
7/1(-27%) | (8) Vantheman 7/1, Scored by a head off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle penultimate start; raced a bit freely up in trip last time,e; possibly best 5f, has won over 6f, acts on any, but likes soft; mark stiff enough. Enters calculations, having gained one of his two turf wins off 3lb higher over C&D. |
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8th (13) (13/2 +46%)Reigning Profit |
13/2(+46%) | (13) Reigning Profit 13/2, Ran about to form beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective 5f, acts on any; not the most straightforward ride but chance at weights given clear run. Record of 4-6 over C&D features two wins in the month of April; clear possibilities. |
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9th (5) (25/1 -25%)Elegant Erin |
25/1(-25%) | (5) Elegant Erin 25/1, Probably needed the race beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form last back-end; suited by 5f, acts on any; entitled to come on from reappearance. In great form on soft ground last autumn but current mark seems difficult. |
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10th (7) (6/1 -20%)Dark Cloud Rising |
6/1(-20%) | (7) Dark Cloud Rising 6/1, Ran to form beaten 3/4l off this mark at Newcastle last time; top course jockey; suited by 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; in good form fitted with cheekpieces before a break, stiff mark. Still unexposed over 5f; sole Pontefract attempt resulted in reappearance win last April. |
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11th (4) (9/1 -13%)Atomic Force |
9/1(-13%) | (4) Atomic Force 9/1, Probably improved on best GB form landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Chelmsford last time; trainer in form; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; former Group winner, stiff track will suit, progressing. Gained 5f AW wins the last twice; dual Group scorer on turf as a 2yo; in the mix. |
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12th (10) (16/1 +0%)Wobwobwob |
16/1(+0%) | (10) Wobwobwob 16/1, Never dangerous down the field in a handicap at Doncaster in October; in good form prior; effective 6/7f, acts on any, likes give; mark stiff and may need the oyting. One of the oldest contenders and could well be tapped for toe dropped to 5f. |
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13th (2) (11/2 +35%)Spartan Arrow |
11/2(+35%) | (2) Spartan Arrow 11/2, Possibly made too much use of beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Southwell last time; effective 5f, acts on good, good to firm and AW; off lofty mark. Not solid on 2026 form but is very useful on his day; Listed/Group winner last term. |

KYLIAN won off this mark at Wolverhampton in January 2025 before going on his travels around the world, which included a Listed success in Germany. The five-year-old shaped encouragingly on his first start for Robert Cowell when fifth at Southwell and that outing should bring him on nicely. Dark Cloud Rising won on this card 12 months ago and has to be respected, while others to note include Arklow Lad and Wobwobwob.

Dropped to slightly calmer waters, PUROSANGUE (nap) is taken to make a winning debut for Robert Cowell. Arklow Lad is second pick.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (4) (12/1 -50%)Majestic Moment |
12/1(-50%) | (4) Majestic Moment 12/1, Made too much use of and set it up for closer when fourth beaten 14l in a handicap chase at Newcastle latest; returning from a break; looks in need of further than 2m; inconsistent, possibly flattered by autumn win. Lucky to win at Fontwell and then well held off an untouched mark at Newcastle. |
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2nd (1) (3/1 0%)Loki's Mischief |
3/1(0%) | (1) Loki's Mischief 3/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here latest where found nol; hood first time; effective 2m-3m on any ground; consistent hurdler until latest run, may have more to offer over fences. Placed over hurdles, including off this mark; hood applied for this chase debut. |
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3rd (8) (9/2 +18%)Prairie Queen |
9/2(+18%) | (8) Prairie Queen 9/2, Ran to form on chase debut, did plenty early when second beaten 17l in a handicap chase at Taunton latest; effective 2-2 1/2m; generally consistent but frustrating maiden is unexposed in this sphere. Ran okay in her first chase (2m2f), for all that she was no match for the clearcut winner. |
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4th (2) (4/1 0%)Land Girl's Luck |
4/1(0%) | (2) Land Girl's Luck 4/1, Ran to form but looked tricky ride again 8l third in a handicap hurdle at Hereford most recent run; effective 2m4f-3m1f on good; in good form but can race lazily; may have more to offer now chasing, big chance. Not the biggest to be jumping fences but she measured her hurdles well; respected. |
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5th (3) (18/5 +10%)Carrigmoorna Rowan |
18/5(+10%) | (3) Carrigmoorna Rowan 18/5, Outpaced, unsuited by drop in trip comfortably held in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time; effective 2 1/2m, best on good to soft; unreliable but stiffer test should suit. Has competitive form but bled two runs back and then ran no race at Bangor. |
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6th (6) (9/1 +50%)Holy Legend |
9/1(+50%) | (6) Holy Legend 9/1, Bit free and tired late comfortably held in a handicap chase at Taunton last time; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good; all to prove over fences. Maiden hurdler who hasn't looked a natural over fences, refusing two runs back; opposable. |
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7th (10) (66/1 -32%)Poet's Reflection |
66/1(-32%) | (10) Poet's Reflection 66/1, Yard won this last year; didn't stay well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest; effective 2m-2m2f, acts on soft, good; badly out of form. Has been in poor form for a while and couldn't entertain from 11lb out of the weights. |
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8th (5) (50/1 -355%)The Pit Popsy |
50/1(-355%) | (5) The Pit Popsy 50/1, Mistakes, outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test comfortably held in a handicap chase at Hereford last time; returning from a break; effective 2m3f, acts on good; fair mark for chasing, can do better up in trip. Hurdle runs not devoid of promise but her chase debut in November was disappointing. |
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|PU| (7) (22/1 +0%)Senor Diaz |
22/1(+0%) | (7) Senor Diaz 22/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase here latest; returning from a break; effective 2 1/2m; out of form. Pulled up on his chasing debut in a C&D handicap in December; went off 40-1 that day. |
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|PU| (9) (50/1 -25%)He'llstopatthetop |
50/1(-25%) | (9) He'llstopatthetop 50/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Taunton latest where never jumped or travelled; off a short-break; effective 3m on decent ground; inconsistent maiden. Maiden; out of form late last year and out of the handicap this afternoon. |

The low-milage LOKI'S MISCHIEF sets the standard based on his peak hurdles form and could be worth chancing. The six-year-old stopped quickly last time but may be revived by dropping in trip with a hood tried on his chasing debut. Majestic Moment was the solitary finisher in an eventful race at Fontwell on his penultimate start and might not have been suited by the drop in trip at Newcastle most recently. He looks the chief danger, although Prairie Queen shouldn't be underestimated.

The mare LAND GIRL'S LUCK isn't the biggest but she jumped her hurdles well and brings a consistent profile into her chasing career.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (5) (3/1 +63%)Lightening Company |
3/1(+63%) | (5) Lightening Company 3/1, Raced too freely but poor effot down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; effective 10-12f, acts on any; out of form. Second over C&D last October but well down the field all three subsequent AW starts. |
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2nd (4) (10/1 +0%)Johnny Boom |
10/1(+0%) | (4) Johnny Boom 10/1, Ran to form beaten 5l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; off a short-break; effective 10-12f, acts on any; remains 3lb above last win mark. Surprise winner on soft ground in October but too inconsistent to rely upon. |
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3rd (11) (17/2 -70%)Fleur De Mer |
17/2(-70%) | (11) Fleur De Mer 17/2, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off this mark at Southwell last time; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 12-14f, acts on soft, good and AW; in form and good mark but no win in over two years. Placed over 1m6f on last three AW starts; back in trip with cheekpieces added here. |
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4th (3) (11/2 +31%)Swinging London |
11/2(+31%) | (3) Swinging London 11/2, Ran to form back from hurdles beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; stays 2m, has won at 12f, acts on soft, good and AW; seems in form and fair weight. Ran okay on AW when back on the Flat last month but turf Flat strike-rate is 0-14. |
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5th (2) (17/2 -55%)Ashdown Forest |
17/2(-55%) | (2) Ashdown Forest 17/2, Green, never threatened on handicap debut after wind op comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby last time; second run after wind op; effective 11-18f; consistent on flat at up to extreme trips, could get involved on hurdle debut. Returns to the Flat after some uninspiring hurdle form; sports new cheekpieces. |
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6th (13) (22/1 -144%)Cloudy Rose |
22/1(-144%) | (13) Cloudy Rose 22/1, Ran to form beaten 7l in a handicap at Catterick last time; effective 12f-2m, acts on any; can bounce back. Won twice last season but ended that campaign on a low note. |
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7th (7) (4/1 -20%)Starshine Legend |
4/1(-20%) | (7) Starshine Legend 4/1, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off a 4lb higher mark at Hamilton last time; trainer in form; absent for very lengthy period; effective 12-14f, acts on any; retained ability to prove after a long absence. Makes stable debut after a long absence; market helpful. |
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8th (1) (9/1 -20%)Treasure Islands |
9/1(-20%) | (1) Treasure Islands 9/1, Improved up in trip when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a novice at Southwell latest; top course trainer; stays at least 11f, probably be suited by further, acts on GS and AW; unexposed at staying trips but form hard to assess. Made pleasing seasonal debut in AW novice; can improve again in handicaps. |
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9th (6) (12/1 -33%)Princess Niyla |
12/1(-33%) | (6) Princess Niyla 12/1, Ran to current level beaten 6l in a handicap at Southwell last time; in good form prior; suited by 10f, gets 12f off a modest pace, acts on a sound surface; in decent form. Absent since below-par run in September but ran well when fresh last season; a possible. |
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10th (10) (16/1 +52%)Suitcase Smith |
16/1(+52%) | (10) Suitcase Smith 16/1, Struggled to get on terms with the rest here beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Yarmouth last time; bred to want middle to staying trips; hard to evaluate. Soundly beaten on handicap debut last October and not seen since. |
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11th (12) (33/1 -175%)Secret Alliance |
33/1(-175%) | (12) Secret Alliance 33/1, Never involved again, one for handicaps well beaten in a novice at Kempton latest; acts on AW; should progress a little but likely to need more time. Well beaten in three AW maiden/novice races (1m3f-1m4f) last summer/autumn. |
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12th (9) (28/1 -12%)Very Muddy Waters |
28/1(-12%) | (9) Very Muddy Waters 28/1, Below form possibly not staying 10f beaten 6l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 8/9f, acts on soft and good; may need head gear, 12f a worry. Eight-race maiden; ran okay on AW when last in action, but that was five months ago. |

ASHDOWN FOREST's best run on the level came when third at Haydock before joining current trainer Jedd O'Keeffe for a juvenile hurdle campaign. Despite being a beaten favourite on his handicap debut at Wetherby, the combination of a return to the level and first-time cheekpieces gives him every chance of getting off the mark. Fleur De Mer sports the same headgear for the first time and she is expected to be in the mix. Swinging London completes the shortlist.

One with potential is handicap debutant TREASURE ISLANDS, who returned from a four-month break with an encouraging AW run in March.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (3) (5/2 +17%)Saint Cyr De Pail |
5/2(+17%) | (3) Saint Cyr De Pail 5/2, Outpaced, ran to form 15l third in a handicap chase here most recent run; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on any; still on fair mark on hurdle form. Hurdle/chase winner but finished last here 21 days ago; up significantly in trip. |
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2nd (2) (11/4 -57%)Mahler Moon |
11/4(-57%) | (2) Mahler Moon 11/4, Needed every yard, returned to form down in grade benefitting from leaders getting racing early landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Huntingdon last time; effective 2 1/2-3m; in fair form. Dug deepest last time at Huntingdon (2m7f, good); just 2lb higher. |
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|F| (1) (5/6 +31%)Dyno Dave |
5/6(+31%) | (1) Dyno Dave 5/6, Rallied gamely, improved landing a handicap by a short-head off a 5lb lower mark here last time; effective at 2m4f-3m on soft, good to soft; progressing over fences, still fairly treated on hurdle form. Appreciated getting away from slow ground when a narrow winner here three weeks ago. |

DYNO DAVE put his best foot forward to get off the mark over C&D last time when showing a decent attitude in the closing stages and a 5lb rise may not be enough to stop him from backing that performance up. Mahler Moon returned to form when scoring at Huntingdon and appears to be the main threat, especially with Saint Cyr De Pail having stamina to prove on his first try at 3m.

Saint Cyr De Pail has stamina to prove over this far, whereas DYNO DAVE and Mahler Moon look strong stayers at the trip.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (2) (11/4 +21%)Pickersgill |
11/4(+21%) | (2) Pickersgill 11/4, Returned to form up in trip beaten a neck off a 1lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 5-7f, suited by cut, acts on AW; fair mark if building on latest. Back on track for new yard with Wolverhampton second three days ago; player nudged up 1lb. |
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2nd (1) (16/1 +20%)Spirit Of Jenny |
16/1(+20%) | (1) Spirit Of Jenny 16/1, Struggled here beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark here last time; suited by 7f, acts on good and fast ground; fair mark, needs to bounce back. Proved reliable without getting her head in front in 2025; not out of things on return. |
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3rd (5) (5/1 +9%)Jamie Sommers |
5/1(+9%) | (5) Jamie Sommers 5/1, Outpaced, never threatened beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; suited by 7f, possibly effective stiff tracks over shorter, acts on fast and AW; generally consistent in short career. Challenged wide when solid Lingfield seventh latest; no forlorn hope off easing mark. |
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4th (4) (9/4 +0%)Galileo Charm |
9/4(+0%) | (4) Galileo Charm 9/4, Good trip on inner and improved on handicap debut landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; trainer in form; effective at 7f, acts on AW; fortunate passage last time and likely maximum effort but mark still fair. Breakthrough win at Wolverhampton 22 days ago; up 3lb but she's not taken lightly. |
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5th (6) (22/1 -38%)Khuskhas |
22/1(-38%) | (6) Khuskhas 22/1, Too slow away again beaten 8l in a nursery at Lingfield last time; blinkers first time; suited by 6f, may not quite stay 7f, acts on good; bit to prove in nurseries. Scored at Yarmouth but failed to kick on in nurseries after; blinkers on for new yard. |
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6th (3) (12/1 +25%)Rovinia |
12/1(+25%) | (3) Rovinia 12/1, May not have stayed down the field in a handicap at Lingfield most recent; returning from a break; effective 6/7f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; consistent until latest run. Off the mark at Kempton in October but came in last of 12 in Lingfield h'cap in December. |
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7th (7) (9/1 -20%)My Shagaf |
9/1(-20%) | (7) My Shagaf 9/1, Missed the break and met trouble early, never threatened beaten 6l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective at 7/8f, acts on AW; disappointing so far in handicaps. Too free in cheekpieces at Lingfield latest; could bounce back now headgear is removed. |
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8th (8) (28/1 -211%)Maybe Soon |
28/1(-211%) | (8) Maybe Soon 28/1, May not have stayed up to 7f down the field in a maiden at Newcastle most recent; in good form prior; speedily-bred, acts on AW; possibly needs drop back to 6f. Brought along steadily; she can take a step forward now going handicapping. |
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9th (9) (13/2 +13%)Seapearl |
13/2(+13%) | (9) Seapearl 13/2, Similar form to second start beaten 6l in a maiden at Lingfield last time; off a short-break; seems to stay 7f, acts on AW; possibly bit flattered penultimate start. Never a threat in a trio of 7f maidens; more to offer on her first go in handicap company. |

After a successful switch to handicap company at Wolverhampton, GALILEO CHARM has plenty to offer and a 3lb rise may not prevent the Marco Botti-trained filly from following up. Pickersgill outran expectations to finish second at the same venue most recently and she would be dangerous to underestimate. Jamie Sommers is a pace angle to the race and support in the betting would be noteworthy now she has a recent run under her belt.

Iain Jardine's ex-Irish winner PICKERSGILL is taken to build on a resurgent Wolverhampton second and get off the mark for her new yard
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (7) (9/2 +68%)Maynora |
9/2(+68%) | (7) Maynora 9/2, Bit below form for no obvious reason beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; stays 7f, acts on good and AW, action will suit soft ground; largely consistent. Seemingly exposed but bits of form that bring him into the picture; no headgear today. |
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2nd (2) (6/1 -20%)The Tunguska Event |
6/1(-20%) | (2) The Tunguska Event 6/1, Ran to best made a lot of use of landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 5/6f, acts on AW; in good form. Won 2 of his 5 AW h'cap runs; up 5lb for latest but could have more to come back on turf. |
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3rd (13) (14/1 +30%)Battenburg Belle |
14/1(+30%) | (13) Battenburg Belle 14/1, Not fast enough to figure down in trip down the field in a novice at Newcastle most recent; has looked like 7f may suit, acts on AW; possibly improve when stepped-up in trip. Modest form on AW this winter; more realistic task now handicapping; market useful. |
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4th (6) (7/2 -27%)Liquid Cooled |
7/2(-27%) | (6) Liquid Cooled 7/2, Needed stiff test at trip landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective stiff 6f, 7f may suit better, all form on AW; progressive and this track should suit. Big step forward when winning on handicap debut last month (6f, AW); contender up 5lb. |
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5th (11) (25/1 -25%)Miss Magic Dragon |
25/1(-25%) | (11) Miss Magic Dragon 25/1, Too slow to land a blow but similar form to debut down in trip to 5f beaten 10l in a novice at Wolverhampton last time; returning from a break; speedily-bred; just minor promise so far. Modest form in three AW runs in late 2025; could prove different proposition now h'capping. |
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6th (14) (11/2 -22%)Trucial Pearl |
11/2(-22%) | (14) Trucial Pearl 11/2, Too much to do off steady early pace 5l third in a handicap at Newcastle most recent run; wide draw; suited by 7f, acts on fast ground and AW; plenty to do last time, nicely handicapped. Leaves the impression a bigger run is lurking but she has a wide stall to overcome. |
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7th (9) (14/1 -100%)Telling Time |
14/1(-100%) | (9) Telling Time 14/1, Best handicap run and probably reflected ability beaten a neck off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 6/7f, acts on AW; has probably found level. Latest AW 2nd represented improvement; wide stall to overcome back on turf. |
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8th (4) (18/1 +45%)Antique Blue |
18/1(+45%) | (4) Antique Blue 18/1, Outpaced off a long break down the field in a maiden at Newcastle most recent run; hood first time; entitled to improve from return run but retained ability to prove. Hooded for handicap debut; bred to be useful but he is not a solid option. |
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9th (1) (18/1 +10%)Full Gas |
18/1(+10%) | (1) Full Gas 18/1, Made a lot of use of down in trip well beaten in a handicap at Newcastle latest; off a short-break; possibly wants 7f, acts on AW; bit to prove after poor run last time. December's Newcastle fourth was promising; ran poorly on handicap debut; unexposed. |
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10th (8) (14/1 +0%)Proud Mary |
14/1(+0%) | (8) Proud Mary 14/1, Struggled to get involved down the field in a novice at Thirsk in September; top course trainer; probably effective 6f; unexposed but plenty to prove. Didn't achieve a great deal as a 2yo but should find her level in minor handicaps. |
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11th (5) (16/1 -33%)Baldosa |
16/1(-33%) | (5) Baldosa 16/1, Ran to form beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective 6/7f, acts on fast ground and AW; entitled to come on from reappearance. Satisfactory third on seasonal return (6f, AW); unraced on slower than good on turf. |
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12th (3) (14/1 -75%)Mystical Land |
14/1(-75%) | (3) Mystical Land 14/1, Back to form beaten 1 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good and AW; consistent. 2nd (5f, AW) off this mark in January; less good twice since but there have been excuses. |
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13th (10) (11/1 -22%)Dream Forever |
11/1(-22%) | (10) Dream Forever 11/1, Ran to form up in trip beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; wide draw; suited by 7f, acts on AW; consistent. Two solid efforts on AW this year; can win races but perhaps not this one from stall 14. |
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14th (12) (40/1 +0%)Miss Boyd |
40/1(+0%) | (12) Miss Boyd 40/1, Always outpaced down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent start; tongue-tie first time; moderate at best and form has gone wrong way. Some promise on turf last summer; quiet on AW since; may do better back on the grass. |

A low draw can often be advantageous over sprint trips here and with that in mind, preference is for LIQUID COOLED. The son of Mehmas was a cosy winner on his return to action/handicap bow at Newcastle last month but will have no problem switching to turf, while recent match practice is another positive. The Tunguska Event hasn't been the most consistent but he also arrives on the back of a win at the Gosforth Park venue and must be respected along with the likes of Maynora and Trucial Pearl.

Money for one of the handicap newcomers would need taking seriously but LIQUID COOLED is taken to make it 2-2 in handicaps.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (1) (9/2 +0%)Stumps Or Slips |
9/2(+0%) | (1) Stumps Or Slips 9/2, Ran to form 2l third in the Open Point at Didmarton most recent run; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good; progressive chaser, remain competitive on rules return. Fell three out at Taunton in January when running well; decent latest run in a point. |
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2nd (3) (1/4 +66%)Macklin |
1/4(+66%) | (3) Macklin 1/4, Ran to form when winning a hunter chase here by 11l last time; effective 3m, acts on soft, good; prolific in points and hunter chases, could follow up. 7-11 in points and his rules form is useful, winning here last month; the one to beat. |
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3rd (8) (20/1 -43%)High Game Royal |
20/1(-43%) | (8) High Game Royal 20/1, Needed run when fourth beaten 22l in a hunter chase at Stratford latest; effective at around 3m, suited by decent ground; useful handicap hurdler, needs more in this sphere. Beaten in two points before finishing well held at Stratford. |
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4th (2) (18/1 -13%)Gateau De Miel |
18/1(-13%) | (2) Gateau De Miel 18/1, Below form 6l third in the Mixed Open Point at Trebudannon most recent run; effective 2 1/2-3m, suited by decent ground; inconsistent. 18-1 when pulled up in Macklin's race here last month. |
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5th (6) (125/1 -150%)Assassins Lullaby |
125/1(-150%) | (6) Assassins Lullaby 125/1, Continued in poor form comfortably held in the Conditions Point at Trebudannon last time; effective 3m; up against it. Only 2-34 in points and has struggled badly in that scene this year; no appeal. |
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6th (10) (100/1 -100%)Daisy Yeats |
100/1(-100%) | (10) Daisy Yeats 100/1, Below form when fourth beaten 29l in the Restricted Point at Upcott Cross latest; returning from long layoff; acts on sound surface; all to prove. Sole point win came when finishing alone and that was in 2023; absent since last May. |
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|F| (9) (12/1 +76%)Windance |
12/1(+76%) | (9) Windance 12/1, Outpaced, too much to do, needed run comfortably held in a hunter chase here last time; effective 3m, suited by sound surface; should come on for latest. 66-1 when tailed off behind Macklin here last month. |

MACKLIN's only defeat in the hunter chase sphere came when third at Cheltenham behind Music Drive, who recently finished third at the Festival, and the 10-year-old looks a tough nut to crack based on his C&D victory last month. Stumps Or Slips was still in contention when falling at Taunton and is expected to be competitive along with Franco De Port.

Everything points to last month's course winner MACKLIN being hard to beat but former Grade 1 winner Franco De Port is a danger.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (4) (10/3 +49%)Castan |
10/3(+49%) | (4) Castan 10/3, Every chance, bit below form beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; suited by 5f, acts on good, good to firm and AW; in form until latest. C&D scorer; not seen to ideal effect when eighth at Newcastle latest; not out of things. |
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2nd (5) (7/2 -40%)Blue Lakota |
7/2(-40%) | (5) Blue Lakota 7/2, Scored by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle in January; ran to form down in trip fourth beaten 3/4l off 74 last time, same mark here; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f, best on AW; consistent sprinter. Course scorer who arrives in good nick; can make his presence felt again. |
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3rd (8) (20/1 -25%)Fierce |
20/1(-25%) | (8) Fierce 20/1, Never threatened having missed the break beaten 8 1/2l in a seller here last time; returning from a break; effective at 5/6f, acts on any; inconsistent, must bounce back. Off since last in seller here in October; handily weighted if resurgent after a break. |
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4th (2) (8/1 +33%)Dark Kestrel |
8/1(+33%) | (2) Dark Kestrel 8/1, Scored by a length off a 5lb lower mark at Newcastle penultimate start; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface, probably better AW; has never won off a mark this high but in form and latest win franked. Solid sixth of nine in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; considered again. |
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5th (6) (12/1 +25%)Tees Aggregates |
12/1(+25%) | (6) Tees Aggregates 12/1, Below form beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Beverley last time; suited by 5f on fast ground; form in and out last term; stiff mark for return. Caught wide when Beverley seventh in August; needs to hit ground running on Tapeta debut. |
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6th (7) (11/4 +50%)Brazilian Belle |
11/4(+50%) | (7) Brazilian Belle 11/4, Well treated up 2lb, ran to form landing a handicap by a short-head off a 2lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 5f, acts on any; consistent on the whole, further 2lb rise manageable. C&D winner and followed up at Wolverhampton latest; not taken lightly in hat-trick bid. |
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7th (9) (11/2 +15%)Toomuchforme |
11/2(+15%) | (9) Toomuchforme 11/2, Scored by a head off a 3lb lower mark here penultimate start; never threatened having missed the break eighth beaten 10l off 67 last time, same mark here; effective 5/6f, acts on good and AW; unreliable, official mark looks correct. C&D winner; bumped start when last at Wolverhampton three days ago; can bounce back here. |
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8th (1) (20/1 +9%)Smooth Silesie |
20/1(+9%) | (1) Smooth Silesie 20/1, Needed run, well held up in class beaten 6l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; wide draw; suited by 5f, acts on any; inconsistent, looks on stiff mark. Last at Wolverhampton two weeks ago but can take big step forward with blinkers refitted. |

Brazilian Belle scored cosily over C&D on her penultimate start and was game when following up at Wolverhampton last month. However, BINADHAM was only half a length away in third on the latter occasion and armed with a 2lb pull, he can reverse the form if the first-time cheekpieces draw a little extra. Blue Lakota is another previous course winner that can go close, while Smooth Silesie and the returning Tees Aggregates shouldn't be taken lightly.

Likeable mare SMOOTH SILESIE should strip a lot sharper for her reappearance Wolverhampton sixth after an absence and she edges the vote
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (4) (15/2 +38%)Jojo Rabbit |
15/2(+38%) | (4) Jojo Rabbit 15/2, Probably needed the run beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 5/6f, acts on any; entitled to come on from reappearance run. Two Beverley wins last summer; dangerous mark if recent AW return has sharpened him up. |
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2nd (6) (20/1 -25%)Iris Dancer |
20/1(-25%) | (6) Iris Dancer 20/1, Ran to current level beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Redcar in October; effective 6f, acts on any; has regressed and current mark very stiff. Prolific winner; on a handy mark but first time out hasn't been the time to catch her. |
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3rd (7) (5/1 +38%)Get Up Everybody |
5/1(+38%) | (7) Get Up Everybody 5/1, Ran to form beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle in October and has had a wind operation since; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; may need this but interesting if breathing improved. 0-9 but placed in 3 of his last 4 starts in 2025; had wind op since latest; market useful. |
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4th (14) (22/1 -57%)Masterclass |
22/1(-57%) | (14) Masterclass 22/1, Didn't stay 7f beaten 7l in a handicap at Newcastle in November; in quite good form prior; usually held up; suited by 5f, stays 6f, acts on any; workable mark, should do better down in trip. Hold-up sprinter; back to last winning mark and the return of blinkers should help. |
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5th (1) (40/1 +0%)Monotone |
40/1(+0%) | (1) Monotone 40/1, Interference incidental and poor effort down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent; off a short-break; effective 5-7f, acts on heavy and yielding; mark falling but hard to fancy. Drops in trip and class with a tongue tie back on; a revival isn't out of the question. |
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6th (13) (14/1 -87%)Canaria Queen |
14/1(-87%) | (13) Canaria Queen 14/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Catterick in October; top course trainer; effective 5/6f, acts on any; on seasonal debut. Ended 2025 in good form; fair mark if ready to roll after her 161-day absence. |
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7th (12) (6/1 +33%)Kitaab |
6/1(+33%) | (12) Kitaab 6/1, Out-kicked and touch disappointing beaten 4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; best 6/7f, suited by AW; in poor form but mark easing. Handicapped to win and while perhaps best at 6f, he can't be discounted; will need luck. |
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8th (3) (9/2 +50%)Harb |
9/2(+50%) | (3) Harb 9/2, Scored by a head off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle three starts back; didn't get 6f last time; better at 5f, acts on any; may bounce back down in trip. Not at best over 6f last time; earlier 5f efforts bring him right into the reckoning. |
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9th (10) (10/1 +9%)Mu Mu Land |
10/1(+9%) | (10) Mu Mu Land 10/1, Close to form beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Chelmsford last time; returning from a break; effective 6/7f, acts on a sound surface; mark keeps sliding but still looks tough. Dropped 13lb in a blank 3yo campaign; had wind op since latest; drops to 5f; tricky draw. |
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10th (9) (13/2 -18%)Lucius Aurelius |
13/2(-18%) | (9) Lucius Aurelius 13/2, Got no run at all beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; in good form before that off stiff marks; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; latest effort can be ignored but mark still stiff. Exposed maiden but on a dangerous mark and latest run is easy to forgive; tricky draw. |
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11th (2) (14/1 -100%)Sergeant Mayer |
14/1(-100%) | (2) Sergeant Mayer 14/1, Never dangerous beaten 7l in a handicap at Newcastle in October; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; mark easing, off a break. In good form last spring; feasible mark now back from 168 days off; usual headgear absent. |
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12th (8) (15/2 +17%)Wrestling Revenue |
15/2(+17%) | (8) Wrestling Revenue 15/2, Outpaced wanting slower conditions down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; off a short-break; suited by 5f, acts on any but best runs tend to come on soft ground. Third in this race last year and then won over C&D in October; good draw; could revive. |
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13th (11) (14/1 -75%)Pinjarra |
14/1(-75%) | (11) Pinjarra 14/1, Yard won this last year; scored by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Chelmsford penultimate start; raced too freely last time; wide draw; effective 5-7f, acts on good, fast and AW; needs to settle, chance at weights if does. Prominent racer; three 6f AW wins since August; drops back to 5f from a wide stall. |

This is wide open so only a tentative vote can go to CANARIA QUEEN. Tim Easterby's mare was in decent form last term, winning three times, and signed off with a creditable fourth at Catterick. She does have a win to her name when returning from a similar absence too and given that she's still well treated on past exploits, may well go well. Get Up Everybody has shown more than enough on the grass so far to suggest he could be involved, and Mu Mu Land is capable too.

An open race in which JOJO RABBIT is marginally preferred to Get Up Everybody and Kitaab.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (6) (7/2 +46%)Gatehouse |
7/2(+46%) | (6) Gatehouse 7/2, Quickened best, only just got the trip but quite a taking effort when winning a novice at Chelmsford by 1 1/4l last time; returning from a break; effective 8-10f, acts on AW; big gelding, has tactical speed and should win plenty of races. Built upon promising debut when winning 1m2f novice in December; back in trip here. |
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2nd (1) (9/2 +25%)Sovereign View |
9/2(+25%) | (1) Sovereign View 9/2, Step up in trip very much suited here landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective 6/7f, bred to stay 1m, best form on AW; in good form. Absent since breakthrough win at Newcastle in October but still unexposed as a miler. |
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3rd (7) (17/2 -70%)Delinquent |
17/2(-70%) | (7) Delinquent 17/2, Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; stays 7f, may get further, acts on fast ground and AW; light-framed, quite nice type, open to improvement. Kept on from the rear for fifth on recent seasonal/handicap debut (7f); can improve. |
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4th (4) (7/1 -100%)Deported |
7/1(-100%) | (4) Deported 7/1, Ran to form 2 1/4l third in a maiden at Wolverhampton most recent run; effective 7f on sound surface; has shown enough to win soon, consistent and opening mark looks fair. Placed in two 7f AW maidens in the autumn; ought to be suited by this longer trip. |
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5th (5) (7/2 +59%)Magical Merlot |
7/2(+59%) | (5) Magical Merlot 7/2, Built nicely on previous runs, keen again here but step back up in trip very much suited when winning a novice at Brighton by 1 1/4l last time; middle-distance bred, handles fast ground; nice attitude, can improve again this term but may just need this. Ended four-race 2yo campaign with clearcut novice win; open to improvement this year. |
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6th (2) (7/2 +30%)Captain Fox |
7/2(+30%) | (2) Captain Fox 7/2, Had a soft lead and out-kicked rivals to win easing down when winning a novice at Lingfield by 4 1/4l last time; effective 7/8f, probably get further, acts on AW; big progressive gelding, settles better with uncontested lead, looks fairly treated now tackling handicaps. Dominated Lingfield novice from the front in February; moves into handicaps with potential. |
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7th (3) (12/1 -167%)Island Bear |
12/1(-167%) | (3) Island Bear 12/1, Yard won this last year; did not build on previous two starts, made bit too much use of beaten 5 1/4l in a maiden at Goodwood last time; in good form prior; bit to find. Showed clear promise on all three 2yo starts; makes handicap debut after 248-day break. |

Ollie Sangster's yard are in decent form at present and DEPORTED appeals as another stable contender to seriously consider. Although he was turned over as the 8/11 favourite on his most recent appearance, it's worth considering that the winner of that race is an unbeaten outsider for the 1000 Guineas, while the runner-up came out and won his next two starts. Based on potential, the son of Territories shades preference over last-time-out winners Captain Fox, Sovereign View and Gatehouse. The latter could be the biggest danger on his handicap debut.

The answer might be DELINQUENT, who caught the eye making late headway over 7f here on his recent seasonal/handicap debut.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (10) (20/1 -135%)Eightthreeone |
20/1(-135%) | (10) Eightthreeone 20/1, Jockey reported bit had slipped through mouth of gelding 4l third in a maiden at Lingfield most recent run; returning from long layoff; action suggests will want soft ground ideally; progressive in maidens at 2; opening mark demands more. Off since a good third at Lingfield ten months ago; needs to hit the ground running. |
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2nd (8) (4/1 +67%)Paranjape |
4/1(+67%) | (8) Paranjape 4/1, Wide trip and bit below form but seemed to stay up a furlong beaten 4 1/2l in a nursery at Chelmsford last time; in good form prior; returning from a break; effective 6/7f, acts on AW; can improve on handicap debut with better trip. Solid fifth at Chelmsford in December, caught wide; no forlorn hope after a break. |
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3rd (2) (11/2 +54%)Explosive Finnish |
11/2(+54%) | (2) Explosive Finnish 11/2, Ran to form 2l third in a novice here most recent run; returning from a break; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on good; progressive in novices; can get involved on handicap debut Good third here in November; since gelded and considered stepping into handicap company. |
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4th (9) (6/1 -33%)Fanjove |
6/1(-33%) | (9) Fanjove 6/1, Bit free but ran to form beaten a short-head off this mark at Newcastle last time; returning from a break; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; this further drop in trip is fine. Dual 7f winner at two; has since been gelded and can't be discounted on his return. |
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5th (12) (12/1 -118%)Faithful Dream |
12/1(-118%) | (12) Faithful Dream 12/1, Bit free but ran to form beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Chelmsford last time; top course trainer; effective 6f, acts on AW, probably good to soft and good to firm; good attitude and knocking on the door but has had plenty of chances. Remains winless but he arrives in very good nick; very much one to consider eased 1lb. |
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6th (3) (6/1 -20%)Real Jack |
6/1(-20%) | (3) Real Jack 6/1, Improved down in trip when second beaten 3/4l in a novice at Newcastle latest; returning from a break; effective at 6f, acts on good; needs to build on latest now handicapping. Much-improved Newcastle second in November; improver now h'capping back up in trip; player. |
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7th (5) (28/1 -100%)Magic Lady Mae |
28/1(-100%) | (5) Magic Lady Mae 28/1, Outpaced, below form back down in trip beaten 7l in a novice at Lingfield last time; probably stays 7f, acts on AW; still open to improvement but may find this sharp enough trip. Mehmas filly who has hinted at promise; can take a step forward on her handicap debut. |
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8th (1) (6/1 +8%)Sagremor |
6/1(+8%) | (1) Sagremor 6/1, Ran to form back down in trip beaten 4l off a 2lb higher mark at Doncaster last time; effective at 7f, acts on heavy; open to improvement this term but may just need this. Fourth at Doncaster final run; could still have more to offer on return having been gelded. |
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9th (4) (10/1 +55%)Horwich |
10/1(+55%) | (4) Horwich 10/1, Never threatened having missed the break but ran to form beaten 4l in a handicap here last time; wide draw; effective 7f, acts on AW; looking flattered by novice win. Last of seven over C&D 12 days ago; could bounce back if becoming more tractable though. |
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10th (6) (11/1 +21%)Sprinting Speed |
11/1(+21%) | (6) Sprinting Speed 11/1, Struggled to build on previous runs, one for handicaps beaten 7l in a novice at Newmarket (July) last time; highly tried in novices at 2; needs to improve to defy this opening mark. Eighth at Newmarket in August; not out of things on his yard/handicap debut here. |
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11th (7) (17/2 -70%)Queen Sana |
17/2(-70%) | (7) Queen Sana 17/2, Ran to form off the front back down in trip 2l third in a novice at Kempton most recent run; trainer in form; suited by 6f, acts on AW; has found level but opening mark looks generous. Solid third at Kempton 20 days ago; she may do better still now stepping into handicaps. |
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12th (11) (25/1 +11%)Go Victor |
25/1(+11%) | (11) Go Victor 25/1, Never involved down the field in a nursery at Haydock most recent; wide draw; effective 6/7f, form only on sound surfaces; inconsistent. Scored at Thirsk last June but ended 2025 well out of sorts; needs a major step forward. |

REAL JACK took a big step forward when filling the runner-up spot over 5f at Newcastle when last seen in November, but he ought to be even better over this extra furlong. An opening mark of 70 looks fair and he's preferred to Fanjove, whose keenness has been his achilles heel so far, so it is no great surprise that connections have gelded him over the winter. Faithful Dream has the box seat breaking from stall one and is another that should be heavily involved.

Michael Dods' REAL JACK shaped well when second at Newcastle on his final run and appeals as the sort to do a fair bit better in 2026
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (8) (11/2 +8%)Studious |
11/2(+8%) | (8) Studious 11/2, Ran to form beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Chelmsford last time; effective 7/8f, form largely on AW; admirably consistent, can be competitive again. Consistent sort who was placed in both starts over this C&D in the autumn; a player. |
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2nd (5) (9/1 +10%)Uniting |
9/1(+10%) | (5) Uniting 9/1, Outpaced, ran to current form beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Chelmsford last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good and AW; needs to build on latest. Third behind two of these at Chelmsford last month; each-way claims down another 1lb. |
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3rd (11) (22/1 -57%)Giant |
22/1(-57%) | (11) Giant 22/1, Every chance, below form under change of tactics beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; effective 6-8f, suited by AW; mark easing but needs more. 2lb below last winning mark, but hasn't been firing of late; first visit here. |
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4th (2) (10/3 +44%)Commander Of Life |
10/3(+44%) | (2) Commander Of Life 10/3, Ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Chelmsford last time; effective 7-10f on sound surface; consistent, can go well again. Yet to win in ten visits here, but has made the frame eight times; one for the shortlist. |
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5th (3) (4/1 +20%)Tonal |
4/1(+20%) | (3) Tonal 4/1, Improved again showing good turn of foot landing a handicap by a length off a 6lb lower mark at Chelmsford last time; effective 7-9f, acts on good and AW; hugely progressive, can go well again. Ultra-consistent on AW; (34144271121131); only course winner in the field; much respected. |
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6th (4) (40/1 -150%)Echalar |
40/1(-150%) | (4) Echalar 40/1, Helped set it up for closer comfortably held in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; effective at 7/8f, acts on soft and AW; on last win mark but unreliable. Quiet in three starts since winning of this mark at Wolverhampton in January. |
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7th (10) (50/1 -100%)Gennadius |
50/1(-100%) | (10) Gennadius 50/1, Made challenge too early off good pace beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap here last time; effective 6-8f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; back on last winning mark, must bounce back. 1-18 and well held on first visit here four weeks ago; all to do from the outside stall. |
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8th (6) (6/1 +8%)Moonjid |
6/1(+8%) | (6) Moonjid 6/1, Outpaced, needed run beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; in good form prior; top course trainer; suited by 8/9f and a sound surface; mark still workable but needs to leave reappearance behind. May have needed last month's reappearance; worth a second look, especially if backed. |
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9th (9) (33/1 -136%)Law Of Design |
33/1(-136%) | (9) Law Of Design 33/1, Never threatened beaten 6l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; effective 6/7f, likes give; in poor form, unproven on AW. Shown little in three AW starts for this yard; some way down the stable's pecking order. |
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10th (7) (6/1 +50%)Signcastle City |
6/1(+50%) | (7) Signcastle City 6/1, Scored by a head off a 2lb lower mark at Chelmsford three starts back; outpaced, never threatened fourth beaten 6l off 74 last time, same mark here; effective 7/8f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; can go well if getting breaks this time. 1-13 on AW and behind three of these at Chelmsford last month; well held in one visit here. |
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10th (1) (8/1 -33%)Lexington Jet |
8/1(-33%) | (1) Lexington Jet 8/1, Did plenty early, improved again showing willing attitude landing a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Chelmsford last time; enjoys making it; effective 7/8f, best on AW; steadily progressive. In fine form at Chelmsford this year, but the suitability of this track remains unclear. |
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12th (13) (40/1 -60%)My Boy Harry |
40/1(-60%) | (13) My Boy Harry 40/1, Scored by 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Chelmsford in January; no obvious excuse sixth beaten 5 1/4l off 63 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 7/8f, acts on good to firm and AW; bounce back needed. Has won over this far, but well held in one start over C&D a year ago. |
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13th (12) (16/1 -220%)Rising Force |
16/1(-220%) | (12) Rising Force 16/1, Ran to form landing a handicap by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; trainer in form; effective 7-10f on a sound surface; in form, capable off revised mark. Beat 21 rivals at Doncaster nine days ago; shortlisted despite his 5lb penalty. |

Lexington Jet arrives in excellent form and must be respected, but all of his wins have come at Chelmsford so far and he will need to find another career best from stall 12. Doncaster winner Rising Force might have the better chance under a 5lb penalty but even so, TONAL gets the vote. The Siyouni gelding continue on his upward trajectory by defeating a well-fancied stable companion last time and a 6lb rise may well underestimate him.

By a quirk of fate TONAL (nap) finds himself as the only one with previous winning form at this track, which came over C&D in October.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (2) (13/8 +41%)Trojan Soldier |
13/8(+41%) | (2) Trojan Soldier 13/8, Ran to form beaten 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 10-14f on G and AW; progressive, latest form franked, unexposed as a stayer. 0-9, but narrowly beaten in his last two starts here and a player again; cheekpieces on. |
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2nd (1) (11/8 +27%)Analogical |
11/8(+27%) | (1) Analogical 11/8, Ran to form just caught late having done plenty early beaten a short-head off a 2lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; trainer in form; effective 12f, acts on good to soft, good to firm, AW; steadily progressive, should come on for latest. Beaten a short head on his reappearance 13 days ago; return to a longer trip should suit. |
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3rd (3) (4/1 -78%)Clansman |
4/1(-78%) | (3) Clansman 4/1, Travelled, ran to form showing willing attitude landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 12-16f on any surface; back in form of late, remains well treated on old efforts. Made all over 1m4f at Newcastle last month; stays this far; still feasibly treated. |
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4th (4) (10/1 -54%)Atheneum |
10/1(-54%) | (4) Atheneum 10/1, Needed run on stable debut down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent; effective 12-14f, acts on good, soft; still early days, fair mark on Irish form, could bounce back. 0-7; failed to beat a rival on stable debut at Wolverhampton last month; enough to prove. |

Newcastle victor Clansman and Analogical can both go forward and look to dominate, which could afford Jedd O'Keeffe's TROJAN SOLDIER the perfect trip. Beaten a neck over C&D before finding one too strong again over the extended 2m next time, the addition of first-time cheekpieces might give him that bit extra that is required. Although Atheneum was well beaten on his stable bow, he did show plenty in a couple of handicaps at Killarney and should not be underestimated.

The choice is ANALOGICAL who went down narrowly on his recent Lingfield return and should be suited by the return to a longer trip.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (3) (9/1 +36%)Confide In Me |
9/1(+36%) | (3) Confide In Me 9/1, 2,500gns breeze-up purchase by Harry Angel; half-sister to Art Expert, fair at 7f as 2yo; looks stable first string on jockey bookings; market can guide. Out of a well-connected mare but has fairly good standard to reach on debut. |
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2nd (6) (33/1 -106%)Korbut |
33/1(-106%) | (6) Korbut 33/1, Green and missed the break, keen, never in the race well beaten in a novice at Wolverhampton only start; bred for middle to staying trips; should improve a little for initial experience but looks one for further down the line. Has a good pedigree but was towards rear throughout her recent debut. |
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3rd (1) (5/6 -56%)Gesayed |
5/6(-56%) | (1) Gesayed 5/6, Relished uphill finish, suited ground, very promising debut 1/2l winner in a novice at Hamilton on debut; returning from long layoff; debut form franked and more to come up in trip, big player. Created good impression when winning over 6f on debut at Hamilton last June. |
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4th (7) (9/4 +44%)Merry |
9/4(+44%) | (7) Merry 9/4, Not given hard time once held on promising debut third beaten 3l in a novice at Kempton debut; returning from a break; speedily-bred; already very useful and should improve. Creditable third of 11 on debut at Kempton (7f) in December and a likely contender. |
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5th (8) (7/2 +59%)Porth Eilian |
7/2(+59%) | (8) Porth Eilian 7/2, Poor enough debut run, too keen beforehand well beaten in a maiden at Haydock only start; trainer in form; plenty more needed. Made a low-key debut in the autumn but ought to be capable of better this year. |
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6th (2) (80/1 -142%)Bear Steps |
80/1(-142%) | (2) Bear Steps 80/1, Still green well beaten in a novice here latest; effective 7f, acts on AW; looks stable second string here. Soundly beaten when seventh of eight on both starts in the autumn, the latter over C&D. |
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7th (5) (66/1 -136%)Gilleangirl |
66/1(-136%) | (5) Gilleangirl 66/1, Probably needed run off a break beaten 9 1/4l in a novice here last time; bred to be suited by around 7f; should come on from reappearance run. Made fairly encouraging debut in October but finished last over C&D in February. |
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8th (4) (125/1 -89%)Enduring Story |
125/1(-89%) | (4) Enduring Story 125/1, Keen, forced wide from poor draw well beaten in a maiden here only start; bred for around 1m; all to prove. Struggled when 40-1 for debut over C&D ten days ago. |

GESAYED made a winning start to her career at Hamilton in June and in what doesn't appear to be a deep contest, Karl Burke's filly looks to have been found another fine opportunity. Merry ran with promise to finish third at Kempton in December and she is likely to be competitive once again, while Korbut might leave behind her debut effort at Wolverhampton.

This is her first run since last June but GESAYED looked promising when winning on her debut and the extra furlong should suit.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Betfair Rating | 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 |
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1st (9) (6/1 +20%)Wrydcroft |
6/1(+20%) | (9) Wrydcroft 6/1, Never involved, too keen well beaten in a handicap at Nottingham latest; in good form prior; effective 6-7f act on good to soft, good to firm; progressive until latest but tougher task off this mark. Dual Leicester handicap winner in the autumn; makes his Tapeta debut after 166 days off. |
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2nd (10) (5/1 +23%)Bomb Squad |
5/1(+23%) | (10) Bomb Squad 5/1, Scored by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Wolverhampton penultimate start; ran to form sixth beaten 3l off 63 last time, 2lb lower here; effective at 6/7f, acts on AW; reliable sort but handicapper may have caught up. Three wins over 6f/7f here; drawn widest but still one for the shortlist. |
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3rd (6) (7/2 +50%)Reginald Charles |
7/2(+50%) | (6) Reginald Charles 7/2, Outpaced, unsuited by way race developed, needed stiffer test beaten 3l off this mark here last time; off a short-break; suited by 7-9f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; competitive mark still. 2-4 over C&D; not at his best last time, but capable of making an impact if bouncing back. |
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4th (11) (20/1 -43%)Saisons D'or |
20/1(-43%) | (11) Saisons D'or 20/1, Continued in poor form beaten 8l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; has beaten one rival in three starts this season. Dual C&D winner, but has beaten just one rival in three starts since returning in February. |
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5th (2) (11/2 +21%)Federal Envoy |
11/2(+21%) | (2) Federal Envoy 11/2, Below form up in class and down in trip down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; effective 7f, best form so far on AW; bounce back needed. Three wins over C&D, the latest off 11lb higher; not suggesting he can take advantage. |
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6th (4) (4/1 +53%)Camera Shy |
4/1(+53%) | (4) Camera Shy 4/1, Scored by a head off a 3lb lower mark here penultimate start; ran to form seventh beaten 3 1/4l off 64 last time, same mark here; effective at 6-7f, acts on sound surface; generally in good form. Not at his best at Newcastle last time, but had previously won over this C&D; respected. |
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7th (13) (33/1 -32%)Embarked |
33/1(-32%) | (13) Embarked 33/1, Made too much use of beaten 9 1/4l in a classified race here last time; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; bounce back needed. Front-runner and C&D winner, but patchy form since his latest success; others preferred. |
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8th (5) (17/2 -89%)Raft Up |
17/2(-89%) | (5) Raft Up 17/2, Too much to do behind all the way winner having missed the break beaten a length off a 1lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 6f, acts on sound surface; in form, capable off this mark. Placed in last two starts, but modest form here and attempts this far for the first time. |
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9th (1) (9/1 -6%)Velvet Skies |
9/1(-6%) | (1) Velvet Skies 9/1, Failed to build on stable debut beaten 10l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; cheekpieces first time; best at 6-8f, acts on heavy, good and AW; in fair form in Ireland over winter but struggling for new yard. 3-47; has made a low-key start for this yard; cheekpieces on. |
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10th (3) (66/1 -313%)Cuban Girl |
66/1(-313%) | (3) Cuban Girl 66/1, Never involved, too slow away down the field in a handicap at Chelmsford most recent; suited by a mile and fast ground; below last winning mark but must bounce back on return. Well beaten in both starts for this yard and little in three goes on AW; off six months. |

RAFT UP has been running with plenty of credit on his most recent starts at Newcastle and the step up to 7f might yield further improvement from Harriet Bethell's gelding. Camera Shy won over C&D on his penultimate start and it wouldn't be a surprise if he bounced back from his latest effort. Others for the shortlist include Reginald Charles and King David.

The vote goes to REGINALD CHARLES who wasn't quite at his best last time, but was 2-3 over this C&D last year.
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