There are 38 Races Today across 5 meetings. There are 8 races at Nottingham, 8 races at Gowran Park, 8 races at Catterick, 6 races at Fontwell, 8 races at Kempton, use Tomform to help you find a winner.
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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) (9/2 +55%)Bay Royale |
9/2(+55%) | (4) Bay Royale 9/2, Promising debut 7l fourth in a maiden here first-time out; bred for middle distances; should improve for step up in trip but may need this. Promising debut here (8.3f) in October, tiring final furlong; much more to come this year. |
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2nd (5) (9/2 +40%)Hatteen |
9/2(+40%) | (5) Hatteen 9/2, Ran similarly here as to last time, needs more experience beaten 5l in a novice here last time; middle-distance bred; will prove a lot better than has shown so far. Only beat one rival in two 2yo runs but the 2nd effort was encouraging; longer trip a plus. |
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3rd (6) (11/10 +20%)Infraad |
11/10(+20%) | (6) Infraad 11/10, Ran well on debut runner-up beaten 1 1/4l in a maiden at Doncaster only start; effective 1m, acts on soft, bred to get further; can win soon enough, should improve for step up in trip. Green but made a pleasing debut at Doncaster in October (1m, soft); likely big improver. |
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4th (2) (25/1 -194%)Tripoli Flyer |
25/1(-194%) | (2) Tripoli Flyer 25/1, Outpaced, looked in need of slightly stiffer test but ran to form beaten 7l in County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham last time; effective 2-2 1/2m; very useful handicap hurdler; could make useful Flat handicapper but best watched here. Smart bumper/novice hurdle form; well held behind Constitution Hill on Flat debut. |
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5th (3) (9/2 -35%)Director's Cut |
9/2(-35%) | (3) Director's Cut 9/2, Improved for debut experience up in trip when winning a novice at Newcastle by a neck last time; returning from a break; half-brother to Australian Group 1 winner at 9/10f; can improve again stepped up in trip. 1m AW win on second 2yo start; new trip should suit but he has a penalty to shoulder. |
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6th (7) (40/1 -186%)Mr Bollinger |
40/1(-186%) | (7) Mr Bollinger 40/1, $85,000 Munnings colt; trainer in flying form; dam ran well on debut in US before winning over 9f second time out; worth following in the betting. $85,000 yearling; half-brother to two winners out of a useful dirt winner; 1m2f a query. |
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7th (9) (7/1 -8%)You Got To My Soul |
7/1(-8%) | (9) You Got To My Soul 7/1, Improved but arguable whether quite stayed 6l third in a novice at Southwell most recent run; top course trainer; 10f may suit best, acts on AW; remains a very useful prospect. Latest Southwell 3rd is solid form; can do better & holds solid form claims on turf debut. |
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8th (1) (150/1 -200%)Grazeon Sunshine |
150/1(-200%) | (1) Grazeon Sunshine 150/1, Outpaced, improved from debut well beaten in a novice at Southwell latest; effective 2m; bumper winner likely to need more time and long distances in this discipline. Bumper winner but down the field in two Flat runs; minor handicaps beckon. |
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9th (8) (125/1 -279%)That Darn Cantor |
125/1(-279%) | (8) That Darn Cantor 125/1, Very well beaten on racecourse debut well beaten in a novice at Newmarket only start; bred to middle distances at least; needs to leave debut form behind. 40-1 when tailed off at Newmarket in October (1m, good); bred to leave that well behind. |

Director's Cut took a step forward to score at Newcastle in November and will appreciate this rise in trip. However, he might find it tough to give his penalty away to INFRAAD, who finished five lengths clear of the third when second over a mile at Doncaster on his sole juvenile start and is likely to have plenty more in the locker. You Got To My Soul is the pick of the remainder.

Several potential improvers on show with INFRAAD marginally preferred to Bay Royale and You Got To My Soul.
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 | 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) (10/11 +17%)Neolithic |
10/11(+17%) | (4) Neolithic 10/11, Good effort up in trip not quite getting home on heavy ground when 2l third in Gladness Stakes (Listed) at The Curragh most recent run; trainer in form; stays 7f, acts on heavy but better ground may be preferable; the one to beat. 6f winner at two, gave a lively display in the Gladness, sets a high standard here. |
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2nd (2) (13/2 -86%)Greek Mythology |
13/2(-86%) | (2) Greek Mythology 13/2, Quickened best when 3 1/4l winner in an auction race at Dundalk on debut; top course trainer; effective 7f, acts on AW; athletic type, showed plenty of speed debut, can rate more highly. Debut winner over this trip at Dundalk in December, can continue to pay his way. |
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3rd (1) (3/1 -9%)Controlled |
3/1(-9%) | (1) Controlled 3/1, Probably improved a fraction in cheekpieces when second beaten a head in a handicap at Naas latest; effective 5-7f, acts on soft; smart. Beaten only a head in the Madrid Handicap, 10lb behind Neolithic on official figures. |
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4th (3) (9/2 +44%)Morehampton |
9/2(+44%) | (3) Morehampton 9/2, Struggled beaten 7l in a nursery at Naas last time; top course jockey; effective 7f, breeding suggests he'll get 1m, acts on soft and good; others preferred. C&D maiden winner, faces a tough task against Controlled and Neolithic at these weights. |

On the face of it, NEOLITHIC ran in the Gladness Stakes at the Curragh as a pacemaker but the Sioux Nation colt outran his odds, and high-profile stablemate Albert Einstein, to finish a creditable third in a strong field. He runs over the same trip and ground conditions are likely to be fairly similar so, even if his new mark may flatter him a little, he is very much the one to beat. Controlled won a 5f maiden last year for Aidan O'Brien and got this trip well when a battling second to a well-regarded winner in the Madrid Handicap at Naas. Greek Mythology readily beat two previous winners on the all-weather in December and looks a nice prospect.

In contrast to his high-profile stablemate Albert Einstein, NEOLITHIC enhanced his reputation in the Gladness and looks the part here
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) (13/2 +35%)Golden Prosperity |
13/2(+35%) | (3) Golden Prosperity 13/2, Made too much use of comfortably held in a handicap at Newcastle last time; suited by 6f and a sound surface; poor so far this term. C&D winner; returns to turf off a fair mark; well drawn and he is one to take seriously. |
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2nd (4) (15/2 +46%)Invitorio |
15/2(+46%) | (4) Invitorio 15/2, Raced too freely beaten 8l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; wide draw; effective 6f, acts on soft, good and AW; in poor form this season. Likely to win races off his reduced mark but wide draw and drop in trip both concerns. |
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3rd (11) (6/1 +57%)Doralee |
6/1(+57%) | (11) Doralee 6/1, Probably needed the run beaten 4l in a classified race at Newcastle last time; effective 5f, acts on soft and good to firm; bit to prove after two poor runs but can come on from reappearance. Only win came in classified company; sharper for last month's return; others appeal more. |
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4th (10) (6/1 -9%)Tommytwohoots |
6/1(-9%) | (10) Tommytwohoots 6/1, Ran to form when second beaten 1/2l in a classified race at Wolverhampton latest; suited by 6f, acts on an easy surface and AW; in good form of late. Twice second in the corresponding race; unraced on faster than good to soft. |
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5th (9) (9/2 -35%)Sir Benedict |
9/2(-35%) | (9) Sir Benedict 9/2, Back to form when second beaten 1 1/2l in a classified race at Newcastle latest; usually held up; wide draw; best at 5f, acts on soft, good and AW; veteran who needs pace collapse. Needs everything to drop right and his wide stall could pose a problem. |
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6th (2) (12/1 +25%)Siviez |
12/1(+25%) | (2) Siviez 12/1, Poor effort beaten 10l in a handicap at Southwell last time; only decent effort over a mile on fast ground; plenty to prove. Poor form over 7f and 1m; drops in trip with a point to prove. |
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7th (1) (10/1 -54%)Running Cool |
10/1(-54%) | (1) Running Cool 10/1, Ran to current moderate level tried in cheekpieces beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; effective 5/6f on sound surface; a little out of form. Should be well handicapped but he has been disappointing so far in 2026. |
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8th (6) (12/1 -33%)Latin Five |
12/1(-33%) | (6) Latin Five 12/1, Ran to current form beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; usually held up; wide draw; suited by 5f, acts on any; mark stiff based on recent efforts. On a good mark; close third in this race last year; may prove vulnerable from a wide stall. |
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9th (7) (20/1 -122%)Baby Rover |
20/1(-122%) | (7) Baby Rover 20/1, Down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent run in September; in good form prior; effective 6f, acts on soft and fast ground; off a break. Her one win and most of her best runs have come over 6f; best watched after 190 days off. |
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10th (12) (11/1 -10%)Jamie's Choice |
11/1(-10%) | (12) Jamie's Choice 11/1, Regressing and beaten 9l in a handicap at Redcar in September; suited by 5f and a sound surface, may handle soft; out of form. Struggled after finishing second in this race in 2025; 7lb lower this time around. |
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11th (5) (22/1 -38%)Soul Seeker |
22/1(-38%) | (5) Soul Seeker 22/1, Poor effort up in trip down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; returning from a break; suited by 5f, acts on any; seems to have regressed. Had poor year in 2025; down in weights as a result but no great record after an absence. |
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12th (8) (20/1 -122%)Beneficiary |
20/1(-122%) | (8) Beneficiary 20/1, Yard won this last year; raced too freely beaten 4l in a classified race at Wolverhampton last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good and AW; may settle better at minimum trip. Good chance if converting AW form to turf but hasn't managed that in five attempts before. |

With most of these having questions to answer, preference is for SIR BENEDICT. Ben Haslam's gelding was second in a Newcastle classified event over this distance around four weeks ago and that form gives him a big chance here. Tommytwohoots has also been knocking on the door and could prove to be the main threat, ahead of Baby Rover and Latin Five.

Most have a point to prove and GOLDEN PROSPERITY is just a tentative selection. Last year's second Jamie's Choice may revive.
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) (11/8 +27%)Olympic Charter |
11/8(+27%) | (5) Olympic Charter 11/8, Gelding by top-class miler Kingman; half-brother to Beautiful Love, high-class at 1m3f; dam very smart middle-distance performer Powder Snow; probably effective 1m2f Has a smart pedigree and yard is 3-7 in novice events this year; striking debutant. |
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2nd (8) (10/3 -67%)Tornado Tower |
10/3(-67%) | (8) Tornado Tower 10/3, Sold for 850,000 guineas as a yearling; colt by brilliant middle-distance performer Frankel; full-brother to Hurricane Lane, top-class at 1m4f; dam very smart stayer Gale Force; probably effective 1m2f; should go well. 850,000gns yearling; has striking pedigree and he needs a close look on debut. |
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3rd (7) (6/1 +14%)Qarreeb |
6/1(+14%) | (7) Qarreeb 6/1, Outpaced, modest debut beaten 8l in a novice at Wolverhampton on debut; bred to relish this step up in trip; should improve but must do to figure. Made a low-key start at Wolverhampton in November and he needs a transformation on return. |
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4th (1) (22/1 -38%)Monte A Bord |
22/1(-38%) | (1) Monte A Bord 22/1, Ran to form when winning a maiden bumper at Newcastle by 1/2l last time; that form franked; may just need this on Flat debut. Bumper winner who has a useful Flat pedigree and he needs watching in market on his return. |
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5th (3) (9/1 -64%)Australia Day |
9/1(-64%) | (3) Australia Day 9/1, Sold for 180,000 guineas as a yearling; gelding by top-class middle-distance performer Australia; half-brother to Surpass, very smart at 7f; dam smart miler Blending; probably effective 1m2f; likely type. 180,000gns yearling; plenty to like on paper and he's an interesting newcomer. |
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6th (6) (22/1 -57%)Outback Legend |
22/1(-57%) | (6) Outback Legend 22/1, Gelding by top-class miler Kingman; half-brother to Beautiful Love, high-class at 1m3f; dam very smart middle-distance performer Powder Snow; probably effective 1m2f 80,000euros yearling; yard is in good form and interesting to see how he figures in market. |
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7th (4) (9/2 +47%)Knightsail |
9/2(+47%) | (4) Knightsail 9/2, Built slightly on debut effort 5 1/2l third in a novice at Goodwood most recent run; stays 10f, seems to act on soft; should improve. Some promise in his two runs last autumn and he's in the mix on his return. |
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8th (2) (150/1 -200%)Plutarch |
150/1(-200%) | (2) Plutarch 150/1, Never in it from off the pace and below debut level well beaten in a maiden at Wolverhampton latest; returning from a break; effective at 12f, acts on AW; down 4f in trip for this return. Tailed off in the second of his two runs at Wolverhampton in December; opposable on return. |
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9th (9) (400/1 -300%)The Bitters |
400/1(-300%) | (9) The Bitters 400/1, Never threatened well beaten in a novice at Newcastle only start; plenty to find, longer trip may not be ideal judged on breeding. 150-1 and she finished tailed off on Newcastle debut (1m, AW) last month. |

Australia Day changed hands for 180,000gns as a yearling and is a half-brother to Zenga, who placed at Listed level on her final start, so he is one to watch in the market. Godolphin newcomer Olympic Charter is related to plenty of winners and could go well, but TORNADO TOWER makes the most appeal on paper. The Gosdens' colt is a brother to Irish Derby and St Leger hero Hurricane Lane and if he possesses even half of his ability, he will prove a tough nut to crack.

The vote goes to the Gosdens' striking newcomer TORNADO TOWER who cost 850,000gns as a yearling and is a brother to Hurricane Lane.
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 | 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) (7/2 -27%)Bobby Mcgee |
7/2(-27%) | (2) Bobby Mcgee 7/2, Ran ok on handicap debut when fourth beaten 5l in a nursery at The Curragh when last seen in July; good form in maidens prior to that; returning from long layoff; may need the run but of interest. Best run last year came at 6f but has run well at this trip too; player if handling ground. |
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2nd (5) (6/1 -9%)Jamestown |
6/1(-9%) | (5) Jamestown 6/1, Good effort 2 1/4l fourth in an auction race at Dundalk first-time out; bred to get at least 10f, acts on AW, fast ground should suit action; likely improver. Solid effort on debut over this trip at Dundalk; be involved if handling these conditions. |
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3rd (3) (3/1 +0%)Harmani |
3/1(+0%) | (3) Harmani 3/1, Bit below form perhaps not quite staying extended 7f beaten 3 1/4l in a maiden at Roscommon last time; returning from long layoff; should improve. Seemed not to stay 7f 110yds last run but has matured since; should be a player. |
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4th (9) (17/2 +29%)Shaws Bay |
17/2(+29%) | (9) Shaws Bay 17/2, Yard won this last year; 20,000 euros Saxon Warrior colt; half-brother to Profitar Rules, moderate at 7f as 2yo; top course jockey; wide draw. Eur20,000 yearling comes from a decent damline and could run well on debut. |
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5th (8) (7/2 +59%)Satoyama |
7/2(+59%) | (8) Satoyama 7/2, 26,000 euros Alson colt; half-brother to Sibelius, smart at 10f; dam very useful at 8f; top course trainer; could contend. One of two for the yard; Eur26,000 yearling is related to some decent sorts; check market. |
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6th (13) (25/1 -14%)Tavarua |
25/1(-14%) | (13) Tavarua 25/1, Raven's Pass filly; half-sister to Chemdawg, useful at 14f; dam poor at 8f; market will be best guide to chance. Finished 8th in a barrier trial at Naas last May when with Kevin Coleman; best watched. |
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7th (6) (66/1 -65%)Mr Perth |
66/1(-65%) | (6) Mr Perth 66/1, Modest effort well beaten in a maiden at The Curragh only start; middle-distance bred; should improve but ideally wants further. Slowly away when beaten 13l over this trip at the Curragh on debut; has to improve loads. |
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8th (10) (25/1 +69%)Freedom And Light |
25/1(+69%) | (10) Freedom And Light 25/1, Moderate effort well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk only start; returning from a break; open to improvement. Beaten 12l on debut over 1m at Dundalk last November; will have to improve plenty. |
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9th (14) (22/1 +21%)Windsor Lily |
22/1(+21%) | (14) Windsor Lily 22/1, Improved from debut despite struggling to go the pace beaten 2 1/4l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; effective 6f, bit further may suit, acts on AW; probably a little to come. Not beaten far on second Dundalk start over 6f; needs loads of improvement. |
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10th (12) (25/1 +0%)Sweet Baby Zou |
25/1(+0%) | (12) Sweet Baby Zou 25/1, Showed little after getting behind early well beaten in an auction race at Navan only start; top course trainer; probably stay 10f; yet to show any measurable form. Beaten 13l in a 1m2f Navan maiden on recent debut; this trip may suit better. |
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11th (11) (7/1 +18%)Kilmac Air |
7/1(+18%) | (11) Kilmac Air 7/1, 50,000 euros Dandy Man filly; full-sister to Elliott, fair at 5f as 2yo; dam smart at 6f at 2yo; trainer in form. Comes from a speedy family though dam stayed 1m; worth a market check. |
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12th (7) (50/1 -25%)Oh I Do Declare |
50/1(-25%) | (7) Oh I Do Declare 50/1, Never figured in good race well beaten in a maiden at Listowel only start; plenty more needed. Beaten a long way in testing ground at Listowel last September; best watched today. |
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13th (1) (80/1 -60%)Absoluteassignment |
80/1(-60%) | (1) Absoluteassignment 80/1, Inns Of Court gelding; brother to Runninsonofagun, 1m 2yo winner; dam unraced half-sister to 2yo winners; market best guide to chance. Related to winners but likely to improve for this. |

HASSANIYA was quietly fancied on his reappearance at the Curragh and showed that the market support was well founded when a strong-travelling fourth in a big-field contest over a mile. The third has won since and Michael O'Callaghan's runner shouldn't be inconvenienced by dropping back a furlong. Testing ground isn't a concern and a wide draw might not be either, given that the runners may well come stands side in the home straight. Bobby Mcgee has a mark of 81 after some solid runs last term, but has raced solely on a sound surface so far. Harmani was a good second over 6f on soft ground last year, while Kilmac Air may fare best of the newcomers.

With a fine run under his girth last time in a decent Curragh maiden, HASSANIYA can improve enough to take this even with a wide draw.
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) (9/1 +44%)Rotokura Belle |
9/1(+44%) | (1) Rotokura Belle 9/1, No obvious excuse beaten 6l in a handicap at Southwell last time; top course jockey; wide draw; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; quite small, form in and out. Cosy winner at Southwell last autumn but below that level in three subsequent AW starts. |
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2nd (2) (5/1 +69%)Empress Olivia |
5/1(+69%) | (2) Empress Olivia 5/1, Made too much use of and didn't stay 7f comfortably held in a nursery at Southwell last time; effective 6f, acts on good to soft and good official mark about right. 6f turf maiden winner but fourth is the best she managed in three handicaps last year. |
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3rd (4) (9/2 +18%)Liverpool Star |
9/2(+18%) | (4) Liverpool Star 9/2, Made a lot of use on on stiff track up in trip when fourth beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle latest; effective 5/6f, may be better latter, acts on fast ground and AW; mark is competitive. In fair form on AW ahead of this return to turf; ought to be thereabouts. |
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4th (8) (17/2 +0%)O Fortuna |
17/2(+0%) | (8) O Fortuna 17/2, Yard has won last two runnings of race; beaten 7l in a novice at Newcastle last time; top course trainer; wide draw; effective 5f on fast ground; probably more to come. Potential improver in handicaps for yard with good recent record in this; interesting. |
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5th (9) (6/1 -118%)Contorno |
6/1(-118%) | (9) Contorno 6/1, Stiff track suited and ran to form landing a handicap by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; wide draw; suited by stiff 5f, acts on AW; consistent. 2-3 in AW handicaps; edged out a next-time-out winner latest so 2lb nudge may not stop him. |
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6th (5) (12/1 +14%)Dabbling |
12/1(+14%) | (5) Dabbling 12/1, Raced far too keenly throughout down the field in a nursery at Carlisle most recent run in September; has shown some decent form over 5f but could improve for further. 2-1 for handicap debut but finished last of nine and was found to have bled; off since. |
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7th (7) (50/1 -25%)Moretons |
50/1(-25%) | (7) Moretons 50/1, Made plenty of use of well beaten in a handicap at Newcastle latest; may need 6f now, may acts on good to soft, good and AW; out of form since a break. Close second at Wolverhampton in October but well beaten since, including yard debut. |
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8th (6) (10/1 +29%)Jack Rabbit Slims |
10/1(+29%) | (6) Jack Rabbit Slims 10/1, Bit too keen before the race beaten 9 1/4l in a nursery at Redcar last time; effective 5/6f, best form so far with cut; chance based on maiden form. Odd bit of promise last year but well held in both handicaps; been off for 196 days. |
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9th (3) (8/1 -45%)Brave Traveller |
8/1(-45%) | (3) Brave Traveller 8/1, Probably needed the run beaten 4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good and AW; entitled to improve from reappearance and mark attractive. 6f Newcastle win in December; possibly just needed recent reappearance there; respected. |
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10th (10) (4/1 +11%)Regal Dream |
4/1(+11%) | (10) Regal Dream 4/1, Ran to current level beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Redcar last time; effective 5f, acts on good and fast ground; may need run but open to progress. Only fourth on nursery debut in October but was 13-8 favourite; first run since. |

CONTORNO arrives here having won two of his last three starts and a 2lb rise for the latest of those victories may not be enough to stop him from following up. Brave Traveller was not at his very best at Newcastle, but is a player based on his previous success at that venue. Others to note are Liverpool Star and Empress Olivia.

Tom Tate's CONTORNO edged out a next-time-out winner when making it 2-3 in AW handicaps last time and could cope with a 2lb nudge.
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) (5/1 +29%)Rotelle |
5/1(+29%) | (2) Rotelle 5/1, Sold for 40,000 guineas as a yearling; colt by high-class sprinter Showcasing; half-brother to Smoky Mountain, very useful at 1m; dam very smart sprinter The Wagon Wheel; probably effective 5f; stable enjoys more success on AW nowadays. 40,000gns half-brother to two winners out of a Listed-placed sprint winner; stable quiet. |
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2nd (3) (5/4 -72%)Final Appeal |
5/4(-72%) | (3) Final Appeal 5/4, Sold for 37,000 euros as a yearling; colt by top-class sprinter Inns Of Court; half-brother to Kodiac Brown Bear, fair at 7f; dam poor miler Olive Branch; probably effective 5f; stable has excellent record with 2yo newcomers; of interest. 37,000euros half-brother to minor 7f winner; first 2yo runner of 2026 for top yard. |
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3rd (4) (7/2 +30%)Blackberry Bold |
7/2(+30%) | (4) Blackberry Bold 7/2, Sold for 50,000 GBP as a yearling; filly by high-class sprinter Havana Grey; dam smart sprinter Blackberry; probably effective 5f; stable can get them ready first time and top jockey booked. £50,000 half-sister to a winner in Italy; dam a winning 2yo; yard going well; sole filly. |
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4th (5) (8/1 +50%)Invincible Isaac |
8/1(+50%) | (5) Invincible Isaac 8/1, Finished well having shown signs of greenness over 5f on debut at Doncaster; acts on good to soft; should improve but needs to. Lost all chance at the start in the Brocklesby but clear promise mid-race; can do better. |
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5th (1) (5/1 +9%)Greek Street |
5/1(+9%) | (1) Greek Street 5/1, Sold for 52,000 guineas as a yearling; gelding by high-class sprinter Persian Force; half-brother to Mister Wilson, very useful at 1m1f; dam very useful miler Volkovkha; probably effective 5f; yard in flying form. 52,000gns half-brother to four winners; dam a 7f 2yo winner; market revealing. |

It paid to follow Karl Burke in the juvenile division last season and, for that reason, FINAL APPEAL gets the vote. By Inns Of Court and out of a half-sister to Australian Group 1 winner Sir John Hawkwood, it would be no surprise to see him make a successful debut. Rotelle cost 40,000gns as a yearling and has plenty of speed in his pedigree so he is one to watch out for. Any market support behind Blackberry Bold would be interesting.

Having completely blown the start INVINCIBLE ISAAC actually shaped okay in the Brocklesby and that experience shouldn't be lost on him.
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) (8/11 +71%)Hardly Surprising |
8/11(+71%) | (4) Hardly Surprising 8/11, Improved again 7l third in a maiden hurdle at Doncaster most recent run; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 2m2f-2m4f, acts with cut; point winner is progressing under rules and has a good chance here. Good third a Doncaster in January; big player if handling the quicker ground. |
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2nd (10) (10/1 +75%)Testing Patience |
10/1(+75%) | (10) Testing Patience 10/1, Never competitive after series of errors, modest debut when fourth beaten 14l in a novice hurdle at Kempton latest; effective 2m5f; should improve a little for initial experience. Not beaten far when last of four finishers on hurdling debut but others have stronger form. |
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3rd (1) (9/4 +55%)Cluain Chormaic |
9/4(+55%) | (1) Cluain Chormaic 9/4, Ran to form on stable debut when second beaten 5l in a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon latest; effective 2 1/2m, acts on yielding and good; more to come now stepped up in trip, should come on for latest. Placed in big-field maidens on last two starts (2m4f/2m) and has another big role to play. |
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4th (12) (250/1 -25%)Porridge |
250/1(-25%) | (12) Porridge 250/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle at Fakenham latest where outclassed; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-2m7f, heavy, soft; remains well below a winning level. Pulled up all four starts this season, twice off lowly marks in handicaps; makes no appeal. |
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5th (5) (17/2 -89%)Jetaway Holiday |
17/2(-89%) | (5) Jetaway Holiday 17/2, Outpaced, modest debut comfortably held in a bumper at Warwick last time; point winner has joined top yard, longer trip should suit on hurdle debut. Point winner; made low-key rules debut in a bumper last month but is open to improvement. |
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6th (3) (50/1 -25%)Graeme The Grey |
50/1(-25%) | (3) Graeme The Grey 50/1, Keen, green, mistakes, showed minor promise on debut when fourth beaten 29l in a maiden hurdle here latest; effective 2m; improvement possible now stepped up in trip. Showed some promise in bumpers but was well held when fourth here on hurdling debut. |
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7th (6) (28/1 +15%)Knight Templar |
28/1(+15%) | (6) Knight Templar 28/1, Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test well beaten in a maiden hurdle here latest; effective at 3m in points; longer trip a plus but probably one for handicaps after this. Showed promise in Irish points last season but safely held in two maiden hurdles this year. |
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8th (13) (80/1 -21%)Mega Etoile |
80/1(-21%) | (13) Mega Etoile 80/1, Outpaced, failed to build on debut down the field in a maiden bumper at Hereford most recent; effective at 2m on heavy; improvement needed now hurdling. First bumper run was okay but the second was a backward step; hurdle debut today. |
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9th (8) (250/1 -67%)Snowski |
250/1(-67%) | (8) Snowski 250/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle at Plumpton latest where too green to show anything; cheekpieces first time; all to prove. Struggled when a big-priced outsider for 2m4f Plumpton maiden last month. |
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10th (9) (50/1 -317%)Style De Folie |
50/1(-317%) | (9) Style De Folie 50/1, Green, modest debut well beaten in a bumper here only start; second run after wind op; returning from a break; more needed to figure now hurdling. With a good stable but managed only fifth of six in a bumper here on debut. |
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11th (7) (33/1 +34%)Maximum Benefit |
33/1(+34%) | (7) Maximum Benefit 33/1, Still green, mistakes, improved a little for debut experience comfortably held in a maiden hurdle here last time; effective 2m; plenty more needed. Not disgraced in two slow-ground hurdles this year but low-grade handicaps beckon. |
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|PU| (11) (28/1 -100%)Cockney Cleopatra |
28/1(-100%) | (11) Cockney Cleopatra 28/1, Outpaced, short of room, improved but looked in need of stiffer test beaten 6l in an auction hurdle at Clonmel last time; acts on soft; may need this bit further than 2m to show best for new yard. Ran well on final start in Ireland but needs to improve again on this stable debut. |

Point-to-point winner Jetaway Holiday was well beaten into fifth in a bumper at Warwick, but he has to remain of interest now switched to this sphere for the in-form Nicky Henderson team. However, HARDLY SURPRISING made the frame at Doncaster on his most recent outing and sets the standard with a rating of 117. Harry Fry's charge looks to have been found a good opportunity to get off the mark. Cluain Chormaic is another to note.

Preference is for CLUAIN CHORMAIC, who has been placed in big fields on his last two appearances.
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 | 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) (25/1 -14%)Survivor's Code |
25/1(-14%) | (10) Survivor's Code 25/1, Did not stay when tongue-tied over 10f on heavy ground, finishing down the field in a handicap at Navan last time. Has form at 7f on heavy, some stamina in pedigree, and a fair mark. Two 7f nursery outings were respectable, appeared not to stay 1m2f on reappearance. |
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2nd (7) (11/2 +69%)Monocle Rocket |
11/2(+69%) | (7) Monocle Rocket 11/2, Never involved when down the field in a maiden at Down Royal on his most recent run. Has a top course jockey booked and is returning from a long layoff. Ran three times at two, twice finished last, not a bad run on middle start, new yard now. |
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3rd (4) (10/1 -122%)Cisterna |
10/1(-122%) | (4) Cisterna 10/1, Ran about to form when beaten 5l in a handicap at Naas last time. Effective over 6f and acts on soft and good ground, but a longer trip is not certain to suit and may need shorter. Creditable fifth over 5f at Naas on latest, rider deserts him to partner Aurora Mist. |
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4th (8) (11/2 +61%)Nephin Mountain |
11/2(+61%) | (8) Nephin Mountain 11/2, Made a lot of use of when beaten 9l in a maiden at Leopardstown last time. Trainer is in form and the horse is returning from a long layoff. Not an obvious contender based on three turf outings at two, trainer also has top weight. |
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5th (1) (9/1 -38%)Andosky |
9/1(-38%) | (1) Andosky 9/1, Slowly away when beaten 10l in a nursery at Navan in August; trainer in form. Effective over 6/7f and acts on yielding and good ground; generally consistent but may need the run. Fair fifth in a C&D maiden last July, best effort when second in a 6f Sligo nursery. |
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6th (11) (14/1 -115%)Beau Army |
14/1(-115%) | (11) Beau Army 14/1, Won by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Dundalk three starts ago. Was a bit below form for no obvious reason last time; effective over 6/7f but this mark may prove testing. Winner of two low-grade handicaps at Dundalk, limited turf experience early in career. |
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7th (3) (4/1 +0%)Aurora Mist |
4/1(+0%) | (3) Aurora Mist 4/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 5l, in a nursery at Galway last time. Effective over 6/7f and acts on heavy and good ground; looks well handicapped on this occasion. Good run on heavy at Galway on final 2yo start, stable's excellent current form is a plus. |
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8th (6) (9/2 +10%)Unfamiliar |
9/2(+10%) | (6) Unfamiliar 9/2, Put in a fair effort after a tardy start when beaten 5l in a handicap at Naas last time. Effective over 6-8f and acts on soft ground; looks limited but the current mark reflects that. Stayed on in mid-field over 6f on handicap/turf debut at Naas, may do better now. |
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9th (2) (5/1 +17%)Dream And Believe |
5/1(+17%) | (2) Dream And Believe 5/1, Ran about to form when beaten 4l in a handicap at Dundalk last time; wears cheekpieces for the first time. Breeding suggests 7/8f should suit and may do better now stepped up in trip. Has finished seventh in two sprint handicaps, not beaten far but needs to find extra. |
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10th (9) (28/1 +44%)Lilo Pelekai |
28/1(+44%) | (9) Lilo Pelekai 28/1, Ran to a poor level when down the field in a nursery at Dundalk on her most recent start. Has no really measurable form and is hard to fancy on what has been shown. Weak form in maidens, finished in front of only one rival in two nursery starts. |

With the benefit of a previous run in handicap company, UNFAMILIAR can make the most of that experience. Mid-division at Naas last month, the Kevin Smith-trained filly ran against her elders over a shorter trip and in a higher grade so she should find this easier. Having taken time to warm into the race, the daughter of Phoenix Of Spain was doing her best work at the finish and better can be expected. A solid performer in nurseries last term, Aurora Mist has to be respected for the in-form Andrew Slattery yard. Believe Believe would be of definite interest if strong in the market.

Andy Slattery has his team in super form and can keep up the good work with AURORA MIST who ended last season with a good nursery run
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) (7/4 +22%)Jeddaal |
7/4(+22%) | (6) Jeddaal 7/4, Below form, market expected better beaten 4l in a maiden at Ayr final start of 2025; in good form prior; effective 7f, acts on good to soft and fast ground; sure to find a race and major player here. Fair form over 7f last year and likely to be on the premises again on reappearance. |
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2nd (9) (11/4 -10%)Red Spells Danger |
11/4(-10%) | (9) Red Spells Danger 11/4, Only beaten 3 1/4l in a big sales race at York last time; in good form prior; top course trainer; effective 7f, acts on a sound surface; may need run but big chance. Promise on all four 7f starts as a juvenile and capable of winning races in 2026. |
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3rd (8) (2/1 +27%)North Force |
2/1(+27%) | (8) North Force 2/1, Good effort backing up debut promise when second beaten 2l in a novice at Redcar latest; bred to want 10f, acts on a sound surface; should improve markedly. Well-bred colt who shaped well when placed over 6f/7f last year; definitely more to come. |
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4th (2) (17/2 -42%)Decem Starr |
17/2(-42%) | (2) Decem Starr 17/2, Too keen, below form beaten 5l in a novice at Redcar last time; suited by 7f, acts on fast ground; game and probably a little to come. Fair form at 2, notably 7f Leicester second; gelded ahead of return; thereabouts. |
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5th (3) (40/1 -122%)Forest Phoenix |
40/1(-122%) | (3) Forest Phoenix 40/1, 50,000gns Lope De Vega gelding; dam very smart at 8f; top course trainer. Bred to have future but Red Spells Danger yard first string unless betting says otherwise. |
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6th (5) (80/1 -60%)Hatamoto |
80/1(-60%) | (5) Hatamoto 80/1, Did not really build on debut run form last time beaten 9 1/4l in a novice at Thirsk; top course trainer; returning from long layoff; more needed. Some promise in two 6f starts last summer but handicaps may be more his thing. |
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7th (11) (28/1 -133%)Talking In Kode |
28/1(-133%) | (11) Talking In Kode 28/1, Kodi Bear filly; half-sister to Belacqua, smart at 8f as 2yo; dam useful at 7f; trainer in form. From a respected yard and would enter calculations if the betting speaks in her favour. |
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8th (1) (33/1 -50%)Finlaggan |
33/1(-50%) | (1) Finlaggan 33/1, Poor GB debut well beaten in a maiden at Southwell latest; with top stable in France, needs more to figure for new yard. No short-term promise for shrewd new connections on AW last month. |
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9th (7) (25/1 +24%)Keep It Classic |
25/1(+24%) | (7) Keep It Classic 25/1, Beaten soon as they quickened down the field in a novice at Kempton most recent start; likely to want 7/8f, may prefer give; light-framed, looks limited. Type to do better for leading yard but possibly not until handicapping. |
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10th (10) (300/1 -200%)The Floors Munky |
300/1(-200%) | (10) The Floors Munky 300/1, Very poor run well beaten in a novice at Newcastle latest; yet to show any reliable form. Well held on both starts and a likely outsider. |
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11th (4) (80/1 -60%)Hansteen |
80/1(-60%) | (4) Hansteen 80/1, Too keen again well beaten in a novice at Nottingham latest; top course jockey; bred for middle-distances; do better over further as a 3yo. Well held in two outings in the mud last autumn and likely more one for handicaps. |

NORTH FORCE confirmed the promise he displayed on debut when filling second place at Redcar in October. With the prospect of more to come, it would be no surprise to see the son of Frankel get off the mark. Jeddaal brings a solid level of form to the table, although he is more exposed than the selection. Similar comments apply to Red Spells Danger.

North Force should go well but narrow preference is for RED SPELLS DANGER, whose third at Ayr last autumn reads well.
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) (11/2 -22%)Glory Fighter |
11/2(-22%) | (2) Glory Fighter 11/2, Back to form though possibly wound it up a bit early beaten 1/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; suited by 5f, acts on any; on last winning mark, C&D winner needs to build on latest revival. C&D winner; close third on AW when last seen in February; high on the list. |
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2nd (6) (4/1 +60%)Albegone |
4/1(+60%) | (6) Albegone 4/1, Too much to do beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 5f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; unreliable C&D winner, on workable mark but may ideally want some rain. Return to turf in his favour and he lurks on a dangerous mark; one for the shortlist. |
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3rd (8) (3/1 +60%)Bang On The Bell |
3/1(+60%) | (8) Bang On The Bell 3/1, Too free in front beaten 4l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; suited by 5f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; lost form of late, bounce back needed. Out of sorts this winter; not a solid option now returning to turf. |
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4th (7) (40/1 -82%)Komorkis |
40/1(-82%) | (7) Komorkis 40/1, Never involved beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Redcar last time; effective 6f on sound surface; inconsistent in short career; possibly bit flattered by novice win. Won a 3-runner novice for R Fahey as a 3yo; sold 1,400gns since last seen; best watched. |
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5th (5) (8/1 -33%)Over Spiced |
8/1(-33%) | (5) Over Spiced 8/1, Ran to form beaten a length off this mark at Bath last time; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; generally in good form of late; good record under this top jockey. Three 5f wins last year; she needs to raise her game to defy this mark but it's possible. |
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6th (3) (13/2 -18%)Fiorella Princess |
13/2(-18%) | (3) Fiorella Princess 13/2, Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Chelmsford last time; effective 5/6f on soft and AW; still 5lb above last win mark but in decent form. Arrives on the back of some fair AW runs; others appeal as being better treated though. |
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7th (1) (11/4 +0%)Spendmore Lane |
11/4(+0%) | (1) Spendmore Lane 11/4, Scored by 5l off a 9lb lower mark at Wolverhampton penultimate start; too much to do up in trip having missed the break third beaten 2l off 66 last time, 4lb higher here; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; in fine form but mark has gone up again. Back-to-back AW wins this year; slow start a hindrance in hat-trick bid latest; turf query. |

Spendmore Lane's winning run came to an end at Chelmsford last time but she should not be discounted, despite a further 4lb rise. That said, preference is for FIORELLA PRINCESS, who has been running well in defeat on the all-weather of late and was successful when last seen on turf at Sandown in September. Albegone and Glory Fighter complete the shortlist.

A few of these like to get on with it and it could set up for J STREET, who shaped nicely on her recent return to action at Doncaster.
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) (9/1 -227%)Lyle View |
9/1(-227%) | (9) Lyle View 9/1, Yard won this last year; well backed, improved relishing step up in trip landing a handicap by 4 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Southwell last time; off a long absence; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft; more to come, big player if fit. Won in good style when last in action but that was in February 2025; market instructive. |
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2nd (2) (11/4 +73%)Duffry Trixs |
11/4(+73%) | (2) Duffry Trixs 11/4, Travelled but didn't find as much as looked likely, may not have stayed in strongly run race comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Newbury last time; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts on soft and good to soft; still early days and drop in trip a plus but mark demands more. Battled well for maiden win last season; yet to match that form in handicaps this term. |
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3rd (8) (6/1 +45%)Herbygoesbananas |
6/1(+45%) | (8) Herbygoesbananas 6/1, Outpaced, below form comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Southwell last time; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on good to soft; bumper winner may be do better now handicapping over longer trips over hurdles. Bumper winner; only minor promise over hurdles so far; may improve in handicaps. |
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4th (5) (5/1 +38%)The Secret Pearl |
5/1(+38%) | (5) The Secret Pearl 5/1, Mistakes, unsuited by more reserved ride comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Aintree last time; returning from a break; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on good; consistent. Off since below-par run on Boxing Day but her autumn form gives her good claims. |
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5th (7) (9/2 +55%)Northanger Abbey |
9/2(+55%) | (7) Northanger Abbey 9/2, Outpaced, ran to form but unsuited by drop in trip beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time; effective 2m, acts with cut; still early days for good yard and could improve for further in handicaps judged on point form. Made quite promising handicap debut over 2m last month; moves back up in trip here. |
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6th (1) (9/2 +47%)Galactic Charm |
9/2(+47%) | (1) Galactic Charm 9/2, Poorly placed ridden to see out the trip, ran to form when fourth beaten 11l in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton latest; blinkers first time; usually held up; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; fair mark on best novice form, needs to build on latest. Looked unenthusiastic when never-dangerous fourth last time; headgear switched here. |
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7th (6) (14/1 +44%)Tigga Time |
14/1(+44%) | (6) Tigga Time 14/1, Made too much use of down the field in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster most recent; in good form prior; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft, good; mark high enough. Disappointed on only appearance this year but this mark is workable if he's back on song. |
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|U| (3) (16/1 +20%)Mammies Boy |
16/1(+20%) | (3) Mammies Boy 16/1, Outpaced, looked awkward well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest; blinkers first time; effective 2m2f-2m5f, acts on a sound surface; stiff mark. Well beaten on both starts for new stable this year; blinkers given a whirl today. |

It's hard to ignore the claims of LYLE VIEW, who recorded her first career success in ready fashion over an extended 2m4f at Southwell in February of last year. Despite the long absence, Neil Mulholland's mare can defy her 9lb rise to complete a double. Bridge justified favouritism by seven lengths at this venue recently and is bound to go well, despite a 6lb higher mark. Galactic Charm looks best of the rest.

Perhaps this move back up in trip will prompt the necessary improvement from unexposed 6yo NORTHANGER ABBEY.
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 | 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) (5/4 +0%)Sinmara |
5/4(+0%) | (6) Sinmara 5/4, Solid debut effort third beaten 4l in a maiden at The Curragh in October; should be effective 8-10f; top course trainer; threat. Promising third behind two Aidan O'Brien-trained fillies on debut, strong contender. |
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2nd (3) (7/4 +56%)Rayzera |
7/4(+56%) | (3) Rayzera 7/4, Similar effort to debut when beaten 5l in a maiden at Cork second start; top course jockey; open to improvement and a contender. Fair fifth of 16 over this trip at Cork, might come into his own over a bit further. |
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3rd (2) (40/1 -122%)Croi Gra |
40/1(-122%) | (2) Croi Gra 40/1, Alkumait filly; half-sister to Holiday Magic, smart at 9f; hooded on debut; looks an unlikely winner. Alkumait half-sister to four winners with a very varied profile, hooded for debut. |
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4th (4) (22/1 -38%)Remember That |
22/1(-38%) | (4) Remember That 22/1, Fair effort despite being last when beaten 6l in a maiden at Galway last time; effective 7f, should improve. Half-sister to the top-class Rip Van Winkle, needs to step up on her juvenile form. |
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5th (8) (7/2 -100%)Wedding |
7/2(-100%) | (8) Wedding 7/2, 350,000 euros No Nay Never filly; full-sister to Broadhurst, very smart from 10f to 12f; dam smart at 10f; top trainer; likely to go close. E350,000 yearling, No Nay Never filly is a sister to two winners, unlikely to be far away. |
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6th (7) (33/1 0%)Valentina's Grace |
33/1(0%) | (7) Valentina's Grace 33/1, Moderate debut effort beaten 9l in a maiden at Dundalk; mile should suit but bit to find. Slowly away and always behind on only Dundalk start, has changed stable, best watched. |
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7th (5) (33/1 +0%)Retro Gal |
33/1(+0%) | (5) Retro Gal 33/1, Similar form to debut well beaten in a maiden at Dundalk latest; should be effective around 7/8f+; type to rate more highly. Well beaten over C&D on debut at this venue, failed to improve in a 1m Dundalk maiden. |

The Joseph O'Brien-trained SINMARA can make a winning reappearance. Third on her introduction at the Curragh in October, the daughter of Kingman stayed on nicely and given that she had been up with the pace throughout, it was a decent effort in the circumstances. Her stable has started the new season in fine form and this is a decent opportunity. Fifth on both starts at two, the Johnny Murtagh-trained Rayzera looks the main threat. Having landed a similar race at the Curragh recently, Murtagh is another trainer who has hit the ground running. Ballydoyle newcomer Wedding doesn't hold any fancy entries, but has to be respected given her connections.

Joseph O'Brien's runner SINMARA was third behind two Aidan O'Brien-trained fillies on her debut and can make that experience count
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 (12) (5/1 +64%)Evocative Spark |
5/1(+64%) | (12) Evocative Spark 5/1, Ridden to stay and never involved beaten 8l in a handicap at Southwell last time; off a short-break; effective 6-8f, acts on soft, fast ground and AW; mark easing and return to 7f may help. Won in good style over C&D last October and he's on the shortlist now back here. |
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2nd (3) (11/4 +45%)Vince Le Prince |
11/4(+45%) | (3) Vince Le Prince 11/4, Ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; top course trainer; suited by 7f, acts on any though poor both AW starts; in excellent form if mark a tad stiff. 0-16 last year but runner-up four times and he goes well fresh; could be bang there. |
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3rd (10) (28/1 -250%)Crocodile Power |
28/1(-250%) | (10) Crocodile Power 28/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; returning from a break; effective 6f, acts on soft, good and AW; competitive mark. His last four wins have come here, but over 6f, and soft ground appears to be preferable. |
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4th (5) (6/1 +33%)Hostility |
6/1(+33%) | (5) Hostility 6/1, Back to form kept at 7f when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a novice at Southwell latest; visor first time; returning from a break; effective 6/7f, acts on S, GF and AW; looks exposed. Below best towards end of last year and 0-13, but he's dropped to a dangerous mark. |
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5th (7) (40/1 -233%)Dr Rio |
40/1(-233%) | (7) Dr Rio 40/1, Trouble in running, step up in trip will suit beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Beverley last time; effective 7-12f, suited by fast ground; goes well at Beverley though has never won off a mark this high. Beverley specialist; now ten and lacks a recent run; hasn't shone here previously. |
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6th (14) (25/1 -79%)Tarlac |
25/1(-79%) | (14) Tarlac 25/1, Made too much use of on return well beaten in a handicap at Newcastle latest; effective 6f, acts on good to soft, fast ground AW; form has gone wrong way in general. 6lb below last May's last winning mark but there was no return to form on recent comeback. |
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7th (8) (8/1 +11%)Yafaarr |
8/1(+11%) | (8) Yafaarr 8/1, Ran about to form beaten 4l off this mark at Newcastle last time; returning from a break; effective 7/8f, acts on good and AW; in form and another good run likely. In fine form for new yard last autumn; leading player if continuing good work on return. |
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8th (13) (9/1 +25%)Coconut Bay |
9/1(+25%) | (13) Coconut Bay 9/1, Below form on soft beaten 9l in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface; bit to prove on recent evidence. She lost her form last autumn but a break may have helped; two C&D wins last summer. |
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9th (9) (16/1 -33%)Precious Spartan |
16/1(-33%) | (9) Precious Spartan 16/1, Ran to form beaten 3/4l off this mark at Ayr last time; suited by a mile and a sound surface, doesn't stay further; can bounce back dropped in trip. Progressive after joining this yard last May and he's one to consider on his reappearance. |
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10th (4) (10/1 -25%)Wadacre Maestro |
10/1(-25%) | (4) Wadacre Maestro 10/1, Raced too keenly throughout beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7f on G and GF, unproven AW; inconsistent. Inconsistent last year but won in August and remains lightly raced; could be a contender. |
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11th (6) (8/1 +43%)Highfield Sunshine |
8/1(+43%) | (6) Highfield Sunshine 8/1, Never involved beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; hood first time; top course jockey; suited by 7f-1m and a sound surface; needs a return to form. 12-race maiden but on a handy mark on last season's best form, including over C&D. |
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12th (2) (8/1 +33%)Way To Dubai |
8/1(+33%) | (2) Way To Dubai 8/1, Scored by 2 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Lingfield in January; probably wanted further eighth beaten 7l off 69 last time, same mark here; effective 6-8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; return to 7f a positive. Poor strike-rate in Britain but has managed a win this year and might not be far away. |

A wide-open contest, not least because many are making their seasonal reappearances, and only a tentative vote can go to VINCE LE PRINCE. The six-year-old found some form at the back end of last season, chasing home the reopposing Evocative Spark over C&D most recently. Seemingly ground versatile, he could go close from a handy draw. Yafaarr also ended his year in decent form and is unexposed on the grass so has a chance, as does Newcastle maiden winner Farandaway, despite a wide berth.

Three-time C&D winner VINCE LE PRINCE drew a blank last year but reappears on a handy mark and can go well fresh.
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) (3/1 +40%)Any Which Way |
3/1(+40%) | (4) Any Which Way 3/1, Outpaced, never threatened, unsuited by drop in trip beaten 6 1/4l in a novice at Southwell last time; usually held up; effective at 8f, likely to want further, acts on good to soft; bred to relish this step up in trip on handicap bow. Work in progress last year; likely big improver now upped in trip and handicapping. |
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2nd (2) (4/1 +38%)Dryburgh |
4/1(+38%) | (2) Dryburgh 4/1, Travelled, asked for effort too late ridden to see out the trip, not the best ride beaten a length off this mark at Doncaster last time; effective 10f, acts on good to soft, good to firm; handicap debut form looks good, remain competitive. Promising third at Doncaster ten days ago (hooded first time); remains capable of better. |
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3rd (1) (6/1 -80%)Extraterrestrial |
6/1(-80%) | (1) Extraterrestrial 6/1, Probably ran to form on handicap debut beaten a length off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; visor first time; effective 8-9f, acts on AW; competitively handicapped. Promising 3rd on handicap debut (9.4f, AW); needs more but the new visor could prompt it. |
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4th (3) (12/1 -85%)Glenna |
12/1(-85%) | (3) Glenna 12/1, Ran similarly here as to last time beaten 7l in a novice at Kempton last time; effective 1m, acts on soft, AW; in good form in autumn but more needed up in trip on handicap debut. Promise in three novice runs over shorter last year; new trip a plus; opening mark no gift. |
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5th (8) (14/1 -75%)Tiny Riot |
14/1(-75%) | (8) Tiny Riot 14/1, Bit better effort under a quiet ride up in trip beaten 5 1/2l in a novice at Southwell last time; bred to appreciate this step up in trip on handicap debut; top jockey booked; steadily progressing under the radar. Modest form from 6f-7f but this son of Sottsass may be a different proposition over 1m2f. |
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6th (5) (13/2 +19%)Al's River |
13/2(+19%) | (5) Al's River 13/2, Bit free in front but ran to form 4 1/2l third in a novice at Chelmsford most recent run; effective at 8f, acts on heavy; type to do better in handicaps as a 3yo. Promise at 2yrs but the new trip/gelding operation not enough to tempt this time. |
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7th (7) (22/1 -100%)Port Darwin |
22/1(-100%) | (7) Port Darwin 22/1, Below form up in trip beaten 5l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface; inconsistent in short career, others appeal more. Struggled since 1m turf win last summer; new cheekpieces not enough to tempt. |
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8th (9) (18/1 -64%)Femme Fatale |
18/1(-64%) | (9) Femme Fatale 18/1, Yard won this last year; struggled, looked one for handicaps and up in trip beaten 7l in a maiden at Leicester last time; trainer in form; effective 9f, acts on good to soft; improving. One encouraging 2yo run (1m1f, good to soft); market useful handicapping after a break. |
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9th (6) (11/2 +15%)Causing Problems |
11/2(+15%) | (6) Causing Problems 11/2, Far too keen up in trip in first time hood, below form on handicap debut, needed run beaten 7l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; bred for middle-distances, some give may suit; should come on for latest, do better if settling. Pulled too hard when disappointing favourite on recent h'cap debut; needs to settle better. |

DRYBURGH relished the step up to this trip when filling third place at Doncaster 10 days ago and Oli Rix's gelding merits the utmost respect off the same mark. Extraterrestrial was third on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton last time and may improve with a first-time visor now applied. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Al's River is the pick of them.

Dryburgh has more to offer over 1m2f but ANY WHICH WAY looks the type to leave his 2yo form well behind now upped in 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 (4) (5/2 -43%)Rip Wheeler |
5/2(-43%) | (4) Rip Wheeler 5/2, Scored by a length off a 2lb lower mark at Leicester three starts back; too much to do ridden to see out the trip fourth beaten 5l off 108 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; generally consistent. Quirky customer who has won three times under well-timed Robert Dunne rides this season. |
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2nd (5) (9/2 +10%)Hawaii Du Mestivel |
9/2(+10%) | (5) Hawaii Du Mestivel 9/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter latest where found ground too soft; second run after wind op; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good; yet to take to chasing but fair mark on hurdle form. Progressive over hurdles in 2024; missed 2025; pulled up in two chases this year. |
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3rd (2) (6/4 +25%)Duhallow Tommy |
6/4(+25%) | (2) Duhallow Tommy 6/4, Scored by 8l off a 7lb lower mark at Southwell penultimate start; ran to form third beaten 12l off 113 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft and good; needs more off new mark but might be up to it. Four chase wins, the latest off reduced mark in February; a possible if able to dominate. |
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4th (1) (3/1 +54%)Maclaine |
3/1(+54%) | (1) Maclaine 3/1, Probably needed race, travelled well for a long way, improve comfortably held in a handicap chase at Exeter last time; absent for very lengthy period; very well treated on old form, needs to prove ability remains Absent since below-par run in October 2024 and entitled to benefit from this outing. |

Duhallow Tommy was unable to supplement his Southwell success when only third at Wincanton, but he is likely to be on the premises. However, the vote goes to RIP WHEELER, who was outpaced before keeping on here last time and the extra distance might just bring about some improvement. Connections of Hawaii Du Mestivel will be hoping first-time cheekpieces can see him in a better light.

Back in form with a front-running win two starts ago, DUHALLOW TOMMY (nap) may not face much competition for the lead.
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 | 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) (6/1 +0%)Clonbun |
6/1(+0%) | (4) Clonbun 6/1, Beaten 4 1/4l in an auction race at Dundalk last time; blinkers first time; top course jockey; form is questionable but seems to be going the right way. Possibly flattered by an official rating (68) that gives him a fair chance in theory. |
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2nd (1) (18/5 -200%)Coincidental Glory |
18/5(-200%) | (1) Coincidental Glory 18/5, Yard won this last year; head high and not the most willing but trip suited and ran to best when winning a nursery at Dundalk by a head last time; effective 6/7f, acts on good and AW; consistent if a little unenthusiastic at times. Signed off for 2025 with a Dundalk win after several promising efforts, good chance here. |
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3rd (6) (28/1 -27%)Femme Beauty |
28/1(-27%) | (6) Femme Beauty 28/1, Ground probably too testing down the field in a handicap at Navan on reappearance; effective 6-8f, acts on good; needs improvement. Regressive in a busy juvenile campaign, down the field on seasonal debut, no appeal. |
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4th (9) (6/1 +67%)Balance Of Trade |
6/1(+67%) | (9) Balance Of Trade 6/1, Appeared not to stay 10f down the field in a handicap at Navan on reappearance; despite that had looked in need of further than 7f so this may be a fraction sharp. Fair fourth over 7f at this venue in a nursery, appeared not to stay 1m2f at Navan. |
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5th (5) (11/4 +39%)Green Testimony |
11/4(+39%) | (5) Green Testimony 11/4, Probably needed the run beaten 6l in a maiden at Dundalk on seasonal debut; top course trainer; yet to show any reliable form. Ran in two 7f turf maidens at two, should be better for a run in a 6f maiden at Dundalk. |
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6th (3) (5/1 +38%)Captive Beauty |
5/1(+38%) | (3) Captive Beauty 5/1, Beaten 7l in an auction race at Cork on debut; tongue-tie first time; open to improvement. Failed to make much impression over 6f at Cork on only start at two, open to improvement. |
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7th (7) (8/1 +0%)Kactus Jack |
8/1(+0%) | (7) Kactus Jack 8/1, Comfortably held in a handicap at Dundalk last time; effective 7f, acts on yielding and AW; disappointing last few starts after promise on 2yo debut. Can be given a chance on the form of his fourth in a claimer on AW on penultimate start. |
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8th (2) (18/1 +55%)Areyousure |
18/1(+55%) | (2) Areyousure 18/1, Down the field in a maiden at The Curragh last time and yet to show any accurately measurable form. Has been given a modest handicap rating after three starts, up against it in this company. |
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9th (8) (16/1 -45%)Incredible Army |
16/1(-45%) | (8) Incredible Army 16/1, Wide trip but didn't run on and looked ungenuine second time in blinkers down the field in a handicap at Dundalk most recent start; effective 6f, probably stay 7f, acts on AW; capable but temperament a real problem. Won a three-runner 6f race at Dundalk in February, modest overall form on AW, turf debut. |

Off the mark at Dundalk in December, COINCIDENTAL GLORY can follow up. Placed twice on turf last season, the Ado McGuinness-trained gelding is unproven on ground this testing, but that comment applies to the majority of these. With an official rating of 77, the son of Cotai Glory sets the standard. With Sam Coen taking off a valuable 5lb, he looks very much the horse to beat. Kactus Jack has shaped well enough on five starts to date to suggest he can get involved at this level, and he is one of those best treated at the weights. Clonbun needs to improve, but shouldn't be discounted with first-time blinkers applied.

Slight preference is for GREEN TESTIMONY who kept good company in maidens last year and has a talented 7lb claimer aboard
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 (7) (10/3 +56%)Free Pic |
10/3(+56%) | (7) Free Pic 10/3, Probably didn't stay 2m beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; effective around 12f on sound surface; drop back in trip should help. 1m4f AW winner; didn't see out 2m last month; also effective on turf; one to consider. |
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2nd (5) (5/1 -264%)Tupero |
5/1(-264%) | (5) Tupero 5/1, Back to form down in trip and eased line landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; off a short-break; effective at 12f, acts on soft and AW; game latest. Won at Newcastle on second handicap start; in excellent hands to continue to progress. |
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3rd (4) (11/4 +83%)Kitsune Power |
11/4(+83%) | (4) Kitsune Power 11/4, Touch below form on soft ground when comfortably held in a handicap at Musselburgh last time seen in November; top course trainer; effective 12f, stays 14f, acts on any; inconsistent and off a break. Winless last year and inconsistent, but placed a few times & reappears off career-low mark. |
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4th (1) (6/1 -33%)Stellarmasterpiece |
6/1(-33%) | (1) Stellarmasterpiece 6/1, Won this last year; ran to form beaten 9l in a handicap hurdle here last time; in good form on the Flat in 2025; effective 12-14f, acts on fast seems to like give; major player. Three C&D wins last year, including this race; key player if at the top of her game. |
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5th (9) (40/1 -21%)Nakatomi |
40/1(-21%) | (9) Nakatomi 40/1, Didn't stay 2m down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent start; effective 10-14f, acts on soft, good and AW; may do better down to 12f. Didn't run badly when sixth of ten two starts ago but well beaten since and now 0-16. |
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6th (3) (14/1 0%)It's Only Fun |
14/1(0%) | (3) It's Only Fun 14/1, Made plenty of use of beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; effective 8-12f, acts on soft and good; mark looks stiff. Step back in right direction when sixth of 14 over 1m2f at Doncaster; unproven at 1m4f. |
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7th (6) (14/1 +22%)Ebony Maw |
14/1(+22%) | (6) Ebony Maw 14/1, Well below par down the field in a handicap at Musselburgh most recent run in November; top course jockey; enjoys making it; effective 13-17f, acts on good and with cut; on a workable mark but off a break and terrible final run of 2025 to overcome. On a competitive mark on last year's best but went 0-11 and he may prefer further. |
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8th (8) (16/1 -33%)Wheres The Crumpet |
16/1(-33%) | (8) Wheres The Crumpet 16/1, Poor effort beaten 7l in a classified race at Newcastle last time; effective 8/9f, acts on soft, good and AW; in and out performer, may come on from latest run. Won off 1lb higher over 1m at Carlisle last May; a long time since she ran over this far. |
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9th (2) (6/1 +0%)V Twelve |
6/1(+0%) | (2) V Twelve 6/1, Didn't stay 2m6f and pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby latest; in good form on the Flat last season; effective 12-14f, acts on soft and good; chance. Returns from a break and won off today's mark last June; can go well fresh; a possible. |
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10th (10) (40/1 +0%)Wath Court |
40/1(+0%) | (10) Wath Court 40/1, Poor effort beaten 10l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; seems to stay 12f and act on AW; form is largely very poor. 0-27 for previous yard and down the field at 40-1 on stable debut at Newcastle last month. |

Stellarmasterpiece won this event 12 months ago and despite being 8lb higher this time around, must be respected. Even so, preference is for the unexposed TUPERO, who recorded a convincing success at Newcastle. Switching to turf should pose no threat to the son of Frankel, nor should a 4lb higher mark, and he looks worth keeping on side. V Twelve appeals most of the remainder.

The very lightly raced 4yo TUPERO (nap) got off the mark at Newcastle in February and could be just the type David O'Meara excels with.
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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 (12) (5/1 +58%)The Sweet Escape |
5/1(+58%) | (12) The Sweet Escape 5/1, Run of race but didn't get home beaten 6l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective 7-9f, acts on heavy, good and AW; inconsistent maiden but drop in trip may help. 0-12 and no better than midfield on his last four starts; others are more convincing. |
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2nd (7) (11/2 -10%)Gladiadora |
11/2(-10%) | (7) Gladiadora 11/2, Returned to form down in trip landing a handicap by a head off a 2lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 7-10f, best on a sound surface; longer trip no issue, remain competitive off revised mark. Back from a break with a win at Southwell 11 days ago and she's a key player back on turf. |
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3rd (10) (8/1 +20%)Powerful Response |
8/1(+20%) | (10) Powerful Response 8/1, Ran to form just flattening out late back up in trip when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap at Doncaster latest; effective 8-10f, acts on soft, good and AW; on long losing run but C&D winner did hint at better latest. Dual turf winner who could be in the mix but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out. |
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4th (1) (8/1 -33%)Antiquity |
8/1(-33%) | (1) Antiquity 8/1, Scored by a length off a 2lb lower mark at Lingfield three starts back; raced too close to goo pace but held form last time; effective around 8f, acts on good and AW; can again go well. C&D winner who has been in good form on AW this year; respected back on turf. |
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5th (14) (18/1 -50%)Amber Honey |
18/1(-50%) | (14) Amber Honey 18/1, Too keen, below form beaten 6l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7-10f, acts on AW; bounce back needed. Dual AW winner but she didn't fire at Wolverhampton last time; bit to prove back on turf. |
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6th (5) (12/1 -41%)Revich |
12/1(-41%) | (5) Revich 12/1, Forced to switch, too much to do down in trip beaten 3l off a 9lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; wide draw; effective 7-10f, acts on any; not the force of old but can be competitive off reduced mark. On a long losing run but he didn't get much luck at Wolverhampton last month; in the mix. |
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7th (9) (20/1 -135%)Token Love |
20/1(-135%) | (9) Token Love 20/1, Ran to form, did plenty early and set it up for closers beaten 5l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; off a short-break; effective up to 10f, acts on sound surface; needs to build on latest improvement. Inconsistent seven-race maiden and he needs to step up again after 99 days off. |
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8th (6) (33/1 -65%)Future Cutlet |
33/1(-65%) | (6) Future Cutlet 33/1, Did struggle slightly, handicap mark too high beaten 7l in a handicap at Kempton last time; suited by 7f, seems to like an an easy surface; form has tailed off recently. Unplaced in six runs for current yard and he needs a transformation after 175 days off. |
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9th (15) (7/1 -40%)Rosemary's Rose |
7/1(-40%) | (15) Rosemary's Rose 7/1, Scored by 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Kempton penultimate start; effective 8f, acts on soft, good and AW; in form, respected once again. Two AW wins for new yard and is big player if she can transfer her progress back to turf. |
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10th (8) (12/1 -20%)Hostelry |
12/1(-20%) | (8) Hostelry 12/1, Never threatened beaten 6l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; suited by a stiff 8f, acts on any; form has levelled out. Ten-time turf winner who is on a reduced mark and needs a close look back in this sphere. |
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11th (4) (15/2 +25%)Louie The Legend |
15/2(+25%) | (4) Louie The Legend 15/2, Bit free but ran to form comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Huntingdon last time; suited by 1m, acts on heavy, good to firm; multiple flat winner, must bounce back on return from hurdling. On dangerous mark back on the Flat but he has a patchy profile and others are preferred. |
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12th (3) (20/1 -43%)Sir David |
20/1(-43%) | (3) Sir David 20/1, Never involved down the field in a handicap at Hamilton most recent; in good form prior; usually held up; suited by 7f, acts on any; still on a fair mark but likely to need this Record of 1-12 and he ended last season with a heavy defeat; bit to prove for new yard. |
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13th (2) (17/2 +39%)Spirit Catcher |
17/2(+39%) | (2) Spirit Catcher 17/2, Outpaced, continued in poor form beaten 10l in a handicap at Southwell last time; wide draw; effective 8f, acts on any; not quite the force of old after layoff. His last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in last four runs; lots to prove. |
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14th (13) (50/1 -100%)Our Misty Blue |
50/1(-100%) | (13) Our Misty Blue 50/1, Far too free in front beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; cheekpieces first time; effective at 7f on AW; needs more off reduced mark. Six-race maiden who is far from solid on form; needs improvement on turf debut. |
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15th (11) (80/1 -220%)Rogue Officer |
80/1(-220%) | (11) Rogue Officer 80/1, Found nil, looked awkward down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent; wide draw; off a short-break; effective 7-8f, acts on good to soft and AW; bounce back needed. Eight-race maiden and he's struggled in two runs for new yard this year; passed over. |

Gladiadora has to be of interest following her Southwell success. However, a chance can be taken with POWERFUL RESPONSE, who caught the eye when fourth at Doncaster. He did not appear to quite get home over 1m2f on that occasion and the six-year-old should relish this drop in trip. Rosemary's Rose has been in good form on the all-weather in recent months and is another to consider.

Top of the list is GLADIADORA who returned from a break with a brave win at Southwell and remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher.
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) (4/5 +27%)Ferret Jeeter |
4/5(+27%) | (2) Ferret Jeeter 4/5, Did it easily, improved on chase debut landing a handicap by 5l off a 3lb lower mark at Plumpton last time; blinkers first time; effective 3m, acts on heavy and good; progressive and thrown in on recent chase form. Three hurdles wins this season; back in this sphere after winning chase debut last month. |
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2nd (4) (9/1 +55%)Godot |
9/1(+55%) | (4) Godot 9/1, Mistakes, race may have come a bit soon, did plenty early comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective 2 1/2m, suited by plenty of cut, acts on good; form in and out this term. Didn't run badly here recently but this season has largely been disappointing. |
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3rd (1) (11/4 +68%)Confinentic |
11/4(+68%) | (1) Confinentic 11/4, Made too much use of, may not have stayed 59l third in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton most recent run; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft, good to soft; almost certainly capable of better but mark demands it and stamina not assured. Yet to hit top gear this season but his Ascot run two starts ago makes him of interest. |
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|F| (5) (9/2 +50%)Vendant |
9/2(+50%) | (5) Vendant 9/2, Ran to form back from lay off, big effort having been taken on up front when second beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle here latest; effective 2m3f-3m1f with cut; should come on for latest. 0-8 over hurdles but came second here (2m5f) recently, after a layoff. |

FERRET JEETER appeared to have plenty in hand when scoring on his chasing debut at Plumpton a few weeks ago. That was his fourth win from his last seven starts and a 3lb rise may underestimate the in-form nine-year-old. Staff Sergeant Len was a good third at Newbury last time and that form suggests that he could be the main danger, ahead of Vendant.

Progressive 9yo FERRET JEETER was clear second to a resurgent rival on his latest hurdling start and has since won over fences.
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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 | 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) (12/1 -50%)Sindria |
12/1(-50%) | (3) Sindria 12/1, Ran well though looked like a step up in trip would suit when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Roscommon (7.5f) latest; effective 7-8f, suited by cut; maiden win working out very well. Not a bad run at Roscommon when last seen and can be involved if ready on return. |
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2nd (7) (15/2 +32%)Greydreambeliever |
15/2(+32%) | (7) Greydreambeliever 15/2, Ran to form beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newmarket in October; effective 6/7f, acts on any; may need the run. Bought for 30,000gns at the sales; looks the yard's selected runner so watch the market. |
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3rd (5) (15/2 +17%)Spanish Temptress |
15/2(+17%) | (5) Spanish Temptress 15/2, Close to form off a break comfortably held in a handicap at The Curragh last time; effective 7/8f, likes soft, acts on good; progressive last term and entitled to come on from reappearance. Struggled last twice having shot up the handicap and ideally needs to drop back down a bit. |
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4th (1) (5/1 -11%)Never Loose |
5/1(-11%) | (1) Never Loose 5/1, Nice effort on debut when a 4l winner in a maiden at Galway; effective 7f, acts on heavy; open to marked improvement. Galway maiden winner over this trip; ground will be fine; can be a player on return. |
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5th (6) (9/1 +18%)Great Mover |
9/1(+18%) | (6) Great Mover 9/1, Probably needed the run down the field in Irish Lincolnshire at The Curragh most recent run; effective 7-10f, suited by cut, acts on good; progressive last term and may bounce back. Was out of the handicap when well beaten in the Irish Lincoln; this is more suitable. |
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6th (4) (11/1 +8%)Fast Tara |
11/1(+8%) | (4) Fast Tara 11/1, Ran about to form down the field in a handicap at The Curragh in November; effective 7/8f, suited by cut; off a break but mark looks fair. Excused a below par run when last seen; should be competitive if near her best on return. |
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7th (13) (40/1 -21%)Minaun View |
40/1(-21%) | (13) Minaun View 40/1, Disappointing down the field in a claimer at Dundalk most recent start; effective 7/8f, acts on yielding and AW; generally consistent, could be well treated back in a handicap but risky. Was poor in a Dundalk claimer when last seen; needs a return to best for new stable. |
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8th (8) (10/1 -82%)Angelight |
10/1(-82%) | (8) Angelight 10/1, Ran at least to form when winning a maiden at Dundalk by 1 1/4l last time; effective 8-10f, acts on soft, good and AW; mark looks very workable though could need run. AW maiden winner; had previously run well on turf and at this track; one to consider. |
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9th (14) (16/1 +20%)La Tulipe Noire |
16/1(+20%) | (14) La Tulipe Noire 16/1, Probably needed the run down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent outing; suited by 1m, likes plenty of give; entitled to come on from reappearance. Well beaten by Electric Beauty on return at the Curragh but can do better today. |
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10th (10) (33/1 -18%)Rocket Robyn |
33/1(-18%) | (10) Rocket Robyn 33/1, May have needed the race well beaten in a maiden at The Curragh latest; effective 7-9f, acts with give; should bounce back. Second in a 1m1.5f maiden here last autumn; below that level twice since; needs her best. |
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11th (16) (66/1 -100%)Think About It |
66/1(-100%) | (16) Think About It 66/1, Below form switched to AW beaten 8 1/4l in a maiden at Dundalk last time; effective 1m, acts on heavy, good and AW; bit to prove after two poor runs. Soundly beaten at Dundalk on debut for this yard; others preferred. |
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12th (9) (3/1 +14%)Electric Beauty |
3/1(+14%) | (9) Electric Beauty 3/1, Ran to form second beaten a neck off 72 last time, 5lb higher here; effective 7-9f, acts on heavy, good and AW; came clear with winner who has franked form last time. Just denied at Curragh last time; 5lb rise demands more but has to be taken seriously. |
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13th (15) (50/1 -150%)Lady Odette |
50/1(-150%) | (15) Lady Odette 50/1, Cheekpieces tried, ran as if something amiss when last seen at Kempton in June; stays 11f, acts on AW; off a long absence and retained ability to prove. Second in a 1m3f Southwell novice in March last year; poor when last seen; best watched. |
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14th (11) (16/1 -45%)Thrifty Of Digby |
16/1(-45%) | (11) Thrifty Of Digby 16/1, Ran to current level 6l third in a handicap at Navan in October; effective 8-10f, acts on soft and good; mark remains competitive. Two wins here over 1m; might need to drop a bit in the weights; wide draw. |
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15th (12) (33/1 +0%)Ardeur |
33/1(+0%) | (12) Ardeur 33/1, Never involved down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent start; stayed 10f in France; plenty to prove. Below form over various trips for this yard last autumn; others preferred. |
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16th (2) (9/1 +36%)Ob La Di |
9/1(+36%) | (2) Ob La Di 9/1, Probably flattered by rating down the field in Finale Stakes (Listed) at The Curragh most recent start; better judged on handicap form; effective 10-12f, acts on good and yielding, ran well on heavy debut; fair mark back in a handicap. Won over 1m2f at Naas last August; not as good since; will probably find this trip sharp. |

Just touched off at the Curragh, ELECTRIC BEAUTY can gain compensation. A winner at that track on her previous start, the Michael Mulvany-trained filly went down narrowly on her most recent appearance. With the gelding who beat her again running a big race in stronger company subsequently, the four-year-old should be a leading contender back against her own sex. C&D winner Thrifty Of Digby is drawn out wide, but overcame a similar berth when scoring here in September and Jessica Harrington's mare will have no issues with testing conditions. Fast Tara has yet to add to her maiden win, but has run some solid races in defeat and appears well handicapped.

Though NEVER LOOSE lacks the experience of most of these, the debut Galway maiden winner last autumn has more scope to improve.
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) (11/4 +58%)Roland Garros |
11/4(+58%) | (1) Roland Garros 11/4, Disappointing handicap debut well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby latest; top course jockey; ; stamina to prove over hurdles. Maiden under both codes but makes some appeal now dropping into his first Class 6. |
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2nd (2) (11/2 +69%)Naturalia |
11/2(+69%) | (2) Naturalia 11/2, Poor effort down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; effective 9-13f, acts on good, goes well with cut; lost form of late, bit to prove. Out of sorts on AW when last seen but did win off this mark on turf last summer. |
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3rd (7) (25/1 -25%)Rock Armour |
25/1(-25%) | (7) Rock Armour 25/1, Poor effort down the field in a classified race at Newcastle most recent; effective 10f, acts on good to firm and AW; out of form. Has struggled in six AW runs for this yard and remains to be seen if return to turf helps. |
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4th (4) (6/4 +0%)Eagles Whistle |
6/4(+0%) | (4) Eagles Whistle 6/4, Ran toform beaten 1 1/4l off a 1lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; trainer in form; effective 7-9f, acts on a sound surface; thriving for new yard on AW, mark demands a bit more now. In good form on AW at up to 9.4f this year but much longer trip an unknown back on turf. |
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5th (8) (9/1 +25%)Muhib |
9/1(+25%) | (8) Muhib 9/1, Ran to form 6 1/4l third in a classified race at Wolverhampton most recent run; effective 10-12f, acts on AW, not really proven on turf; stiff mark. 0-18 but does arrive in form which is more than can be said for most of these. |
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6th (3) (33/1 -32%)Stitching Wheel |
33/1(-32%) | (3) Stitching Wheel 33/1, Below par comfortably held in a juvenile hurdle here last time; returning from a break; moderate in Jersey, France and so far in UK; all to prove over hurdles. Early promise on Flat in France but hasn't shown much in Britain, including hurdles. |
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7th (6) (9/2 -64%)Hickton |
9/2(-64%) | (6) Hickton 9/2, Bled and below form well beaten in a handicap at Southwell latest; in good form prior; effective 11-12f, acts on soft, good and AW; probably return to form. Bled on last month's reappearance but major player if back to his 2025 form.. |
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8th (9) (125/1 -150%)Rajawail |
125/1(-150%) | (9) Rajawail 125/1, Poor effort down the field in a handicap at Newcastle most recent; off a short-break; very poor for a long time. Regressive maiden who trailed throughout on return from a break at Newcastle in February. |

It's fair to say a few of these arrive with a bit to prove, which could present a fine opportunity to HICKTON. Declan Carroll's charge can be forgiven a lacklustre return at Southwell given that he won two of his previous three starts, and it would come as no great surprise were he to make an immediate return to form. Eagles Whistle has stamina to prove but her dam offers hope that she can see out the trip, while Roland Garros should be happier back on the level.

In a contest where pretty much everything has something to prove the suggestion is the class-dropping ROLAND GARROS.
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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) (17/2 -21%)Kokoluna |
17/2(-21%) | (7) Kokoluna 17/2, Solid effort and ran to form when fourth beaten 6l in a maiden at Wolverhampton latest; returning from a break; effective 8/9f, get further, acts on AW, fast ground action; may have found level. Showed plenty of promise in a Lingfield maiden in December; in the mix on handicap debut. |
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2nd (6) (9/1 -50%)Crimson Rambler |
9/1(-50%) | (6) Crimson Rambler 9/1, Scored by a length off a 6lb lower mark at Wolverhampton penultimate start; effective 7-9f, acts on AW, enjoys hold-up ride; progressive since blinkered and should bounce back. Record of 222114 in AW handicaps; dangerous if he can continue the good work back to turf. |
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3rd (10) (4/1 +50%)Del Corso |
4/1(+50%) | (10) Del Corso 4/1, Ran to form comfortably held in a novice at Lingfield last time; returning from a break; effective 1m, acts on AW; three similar efforts and that may be level. Well held in three 2yo runs and he needs improvement on handicap debut; has been gelded. |
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4th (3) (17/2 -6%)Light The Night Up |
17/2(-6%) | (3) Light The Night Up 17/2, Bit free in front, ran to form beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; returning from a break; speedily-bred but looks to need at least 7f, suited by AW; in good form, mark fair. Still early days but she needs improvement back up in trip on her reappearance. |
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5th (8) (11/1 -10%)Aneirin's Sword |
11/1(-10%) | (8) Aneirin's Sword 11/1, Yard won this last year; scored by a head off a 3lb lower mark at Wolverhampton three starts back; wide draw; effective 8/9f, acts on AW; consistent, perhaps just does enough; big player back down in trip. Has done well in AW handicaps this year and she's respected on her turf debut. |
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6th (4) (16/1 -113%)Kokushoku |
16/1(-113%) | (4) Kokushoku 16/1, Up in class and disappointing well beaten in a novice at Southwell latest; visor first time; stays 1m, acts on AW; needs to bounce back, strong pace at a mile may suit best and opening mark reasonable. Second in two of her qualifying runs and she needs close look on handicap debut; visor on. |
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7th (2) (11/1 +0%)Bearin Up |
11/1(+0%) | (2) Bearin Up 11/1, Below form, winner at this level last time beaten 4 1/4l in a nursery here last time; in good form prior; suited by 1m, acts on good to soft and fast ground; more to come as goes up distances. Won at Bath last September but was well held over C&D in her final run last season. |
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8th (9) (11/2 +0%)Bird Of War |
11/2(+0%) | (9) Bird Of War 11/2, Did it cosily, improved showing good turn of foot proving stamina landing a handicap by 4l off a 8lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective at 7f, acts on good to soft; competitive mark if fit and ready to go. Easy win at Newcastle in his final run last year; up 8lb but he's respected on return. |
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9th (1) (7/1 +42%)Venetian Romance |
7/1(+42%) | (1) Venetian Romance 7/1, Well beaten again, looked one for handicaps beaten 8 1/2l in a novice at Wolverhampton last time; effective 7f; knew job on debut should improve a little. Unexposed filly and she's a possible improver upped in trip on handicap/stable debut. |
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10th (5) (7/1 -8%)Saint Of The Sea |
7/1(-8%) | (5) Saint Of The Sea 7/1, Ran to form 2l third in a novice at Southwell most recent run; wide draw; effective 1m, acts on AW; novice form franked, yard does well here, opening mark fair. Placed in two novice events at Southwell this year and he's respected on handicap debut. |
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11th (12) (28/1 +15%)Gloriola |
28/1(+15%) | (12) Gloriola 28/1, Given no chance throughout down the field in a nursery at Leicester most recent; probably stays 7f, acts on fast ground; may have reached level. Finished last of 14 on nursery debut in October; plenty to prove at new trip on her return. |
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12th (11) (50/1 -456%)Smartanck |
50/1(-456%) | (11) Smartanck 50/1, Returned to form up in trip after wind op landing a handicap by a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; second run after wind op; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on AW; had breathing issue but wind op may have fixed that, could progress. Improved form after wind surgery with a 50-1 win at Newcastle; 2lb higher back on turf. |

Jamie Osborne won a division of this 12 months ago and would not be without a chance courtesy of the consistent Aneirin's Sword, but there a number of less exposed rivals who could find further progress. LIGHT THE NIGHT UP showed plenty in novice events before finishing third on her handicap bow and it might be that returning to the mile while switching to turf holds the key for Karl Burke's filly. Kokushoku and Venetian Romance are notable handicaps debutants, and Bird Of War is no forlorn hope either.

It might be worth sticking with BIRD OF WAR who won by 4l at Newcastle in November and could have a lot more to offer as a 3yo.
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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 (6) (10/1 +44%)Misteroddsocks |
10/1(+44%) | (6) Misteroddsocks 10/1, Too keen in first time cheekpieces 33l third in a handicap chase at Doncaster most recent run; effective 2-2 1/2m; form so far modest, needs more. Has unconvincing record over fences this season; needs recent wind op to make a difference. |
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2nd (7) (7/2 +56%)Gorcombe Moonshine |
7/2(+56%) | (7) Gorcombe Moonshine 7/2, Jumped left, returned to form under positive ride back from break beaten 2l off a 5lb lower mark at Hereford last time; effective 2m-2m4f on soft and good; poor strike rate but could build on latest. Has modest strike-rate but gave good account last month, after a break. |
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3rd (1) (2/1 -67%)Rap Soul |
2/1(-67%) | (1) Rap Soul 2/1, Jumped well in the main and improved suited by positive ride landing a handicap by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Plumpton last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good; unbeaten and may have bit more to offer over fences. 2-2 since switched to chasing this year and could easily have more improvement to come. |
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4th (5) (9/4 +59%)Valirann Gold |
9/4(+59%) | (5) Valirann Gold 9/4, Back below last winning mark, returned to form down in grade and up in trip landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 3lb lower mark here last time; effective 2m-2m5f, suited by some cut; races lazily, frustrating type, not one to rely on backing up latest. Produced remarkable late surge to win here recently but is too inconsistent to rely upon. |
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5th (2) (20/1 -100%)Kill The Groove |
20/1(-100%) | (2) Kill The Groove 20/1, Ran to form in first time cheekpieces 15l third in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton most recent run; effective 2m2f-2m6f, acts on good to soft, good; needs to build on latest couple of starts now tackling fences, big player if doing so. Made the frame on all three hurdling starts this year and has possibilities on chase debut. |
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|U| (9) (8/1 +60%)Engaging Sam |
8/1(+60%) | (9) Engaging Sam 8/1, Didn't stay well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton latest; visor first time; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on soft and good; exposed maiden. Well beaten in all three hurdle races this season and 4lb wrong for this chasing debut. |
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|U| (8) (28/1 +44%)Millies Mite |
28/1(+44%) | (8) Millies Mite 28/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Huntingdon latest; returning from a break; effective 2 1/2m; just 1lb above last winning mark but out of form since. Ended 2025 in poor form but both her wins were gained over C&D; revival possible. |

Rap Soul has made a great start to his chasing career and has to be respected following back-to-back wins at Plumpton, but marginal preference is for VALIRANN GOLD. The nine-year-old showed a good attitude to score here a couple of weeks ago and a 3lb rise appears fair. Gorcombe Moonshine and Wellwillya have finished second to the same rival in recent weeks and are others to note.

Preference is for WELLWILLYA, who was a creditable second at Exeter last month and is sure to be suited by the return to this track.
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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 | 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) (11/4 +0%)Matt Connor |
11/4(+0%) | (10) Matt Connor 11/4, In good form over hurdles; Flat form less impressive when last seen on the level in summer 2025; is 10f flat winner and given recent wellbeing over jumps looks a major player. Won over hurdles last time; lost his form on Flat last year but a notable rider booking. |
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2nd (6) (7/1 -8%)Justenzia |
7/1(-8%) | (6) Justenzia 7/1, Too slowly away when comfortably held in a handicap at Thurles in October effective 8-12f, suited by plenty of cut; had been steadily progressive but may need this run. Seemed not to stay 1m4f when last seen; chance if ready; looks the stable selected of two. |
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3rd (1) (6/1 +25%)Zipster |
6/1(+25%) | (1) Zipster 6/1, Probably needed race on reappearance down the field in a handicap at The Curragh; effective 8-10f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; entitled to come on from seasonal debut. Won over 1m last July off this mark; some solid runs since; improve from Curragh return. |
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4th (9) (4/1 +33%)Lough Leane |
4/1(+33%) | (9) Lough Leane 4/1, Below form possibly wanting further well beaten in a handicap at The Curragh latest; effective 8-12f, acts on heavy and good; fair mark and return to a longer trip will help. Cracking return second at the Curragh; well below that level next time and has to rebound. |
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5th (13) (11/1 +0%)Saith Seren |
11/1(+0%) | (13) Saith Seren 11/1, Outclassed and very much flattered by beaten margin in a claimer at Dundalk last time; better judged on moderate form in handicaps before that; best run 1m, may want further, likes plenty of cut. Not at her best at Dundalk over 1m2f last time; handles this ground; needs best. |
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6th (12) (18/1 -13%)Shahada Ace |
18/1(-13%) | (12) Shahada Ace 18/1, Well beaten in a handicap at Bellewstown in August; in good form prior; trainer in form; effective at 1m on quick ground, not really proven on heavy; had been progressive and chance if race-fit. Won over 7.5f last year; not as good next time; dropped 3lb on return; ground a question. |
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7th (4) (25/1 +11%)Hexagonal |
25/1(+11%) | (4) Hexagonal 25/1, Disappointing down in trip on handicap debut beaten 8l at Dundalk last time; cheekpieces first time; effective around 8-11f, acts on soft and AW; fair mark on maiden form and still early days in handicaps. Disappointing at Dundalk on handicap bow; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added for return. |
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8th (11) (33/1 +0%)Secret Magician |
33/1(+0%) | (11) Secret Magician 33/1, Poor effort down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent run; effective 7-8f, acts on any; has lost form. Ran well over 1m at Listowel last September but has been poor since and not easy to fancy. |
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9th (5) (50/1 -52%)Bruant |
50/1(-52%) | (5) Bruant 50/1, Never threatened down the field in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown latest; in poor form when last seen on the Flat; hard to fancy. Has dropped significantly in the handicap but still not easy to fancy. |
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10th (14) (14/1 -17%)Ethereal Star |
14/1(-17%) | (14) Ethereal Star 14/1, Ran to balance of form beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Killarney in July; stays at least 10f, acts on yielding and good; back from a break and may need the race. Third over almost 1m4f at Killarney when last seen; her absence is a concern. |
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11th (7) (9/2 +0%)Ohmali |
9/2(+0%) | (7) Ohmali 9/2, Ran about to form beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at The Curragh in October; in good form prior; effective 7-10f, acts on heavy and good; maiden but consistent and chance if fit enough. Won over 1m at this track last September; not as good up 6lb next time; needs more. |
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12th (8) (20/1 -11%)Captain Ciano |
20/1(-11%) | (8) Captain Ciano 20/1, Poor effort first run on heavy ground down the field in a handicap at The Curragh last time; effective 10f, acts on soft and AW, possibly not heavy; form going the wrong way. Second in this last year; 5th at Dundalk in February; tailed-off at the Curragh last time. |
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13th (3) (33/1 -65%)Bobby Kirova |
33/1(-65%) | (3) Bobby Kirova 33/1, Poor effort first time on heavy ground down the field in a maiden at The Curragh in November; effective 10-12f, acts on soft; needs to bounce back. Handicap/seasonal debut for a new yard; worth a market look. |

MATT CONNOR won twice on the Flat for Henry de Bromhead and has taken well to hurdles for current connections, also scoring twice. He was particularly impressive on testing ground at Naas last time and now reverts to the level off an attractive mark, with the booking of Colin Keane an added bonus. Ohmali rates a threat having won over a mile here on heavy ground last autumn, while Shahada Ace also struck on her penultimate start and hails from a yard in great form. Lough Leane won six times on the all-weather for David Simcock and certainly won't lack for fitness having shaped well on both outings at the Curragh this season.

In great fettle when winning over hurdles last time, MATT CONNOR can double up back on the Flat with Colin Keane a notable booking.
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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) (30/100 +44%)Romantic Symphony |
30/100(+44%) | (1) Romantic Symphony 30/100, Dubawi filly; short in the market, knew job when 3/4l winner in a novice at Newmarket on debut in September; looks a nice prospect for top connections; one to beat. Justified odds of 10-11 on last September's Newmarket debut; major player on return. |
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2nd (6) (10/1 -43%)Littlecote |
10/1(-43%) | (6) Littlecote 10/1, Well backed on second start when second beaten 2 1/4l in a novice at Southwell latest; top course jockey/trainer combination; not out of it entirely. Second on her Southwell return 11 days ago; up against a useful rival in Romantic Symphony. |
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3rd (4) (7/1 +7%)Fashion's Fancy |
7/1(+7%) | (4) Fashion's Fancy 7/1, Night Of Thunder filly; half-sister to Lyrical Style, poor at 11f; dam smart at 7f-8f, including placing at Level, half-sister to Rebel's Romance; could contend on debut for yard that are no strangers to first-time-out winners. Looks the part on breeding, but Romantic Symphony does looks the stable first string.. |
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4th (5) (6/1 -9%)Light Of Paris |
6/1(-9%) | (5) Light Of Paris 6/1, 500,000gns Sea The Stars filly; half-sister to seven winners, including Lucky Lion, high-class at 10f, and Listed winner Lips Freedom; dam, Lips Arrow, very smart at 6f; top trainers; obvious contender on debut. Appealing pedigree and stable can get one ready first time; market confidence significant. |
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5th (2) (28/1 -100%)Aukus |
28/1(-100%) | (2) Aukus 28/1, 115,000gns Australia filly; sister to Herring Island; half-sister to War Rooms, very smart at 10f; dam, Apticanti, fair at 6f at 2yo; trainer hasn't been among the winners recently; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Nice pedigree and stable can get them ready first time; market useful. |
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6th (3) (300/1 -20%)Crimson Dawn |
300/1(-20%) | (3) Crimson Dawn 300/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability on first two starts; green and missed break on debut; no improvement with tongue-tie on second start; light-framed, has looked very limited; best watched. Beaten a long way into last of eight in two runs on Polytrack; no appeal.. |

ROMANTIC SYMPHONY is a full-sister to top-flight winners Yibir and Wild Illusion and showed plenty of the family talent when justifying odds-on favouritism at Newmarket. She is around the 25/1 mark for the Oaks and another impressive performance here could book her ticket to a Classic trial. Littlecote may have a fitness edge after her Southwell second, but bigger threats might lurk among the unraced brigade. Light Of Paris cost 500,000gns and is a half-sister to a German Group 1 winner. The selection's stablemate Fashion's Fancy is from the family of Rebel's Romance, while 115,000gns yearling Aukus has plenty to recommend her too.

This can go to ROMANTIC SYMPHONY who looked a nice prospect on her Newmarket debut last autumn.
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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 (9) (14/1 +13%)Sir Garfield |
14/1(+13%) | (9) Sir Garfield 14/1, Fair effort beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Redcar last time; top course jockey; effective 6/7f, acts on any; may need the run and lost form last back-end. Course winner; returns on a winning mark but he'll need to be at his best in this field. |
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2nd (5) (14/1 +0%)Kats Bob |
14/1(+0%) | (5) Kats Bob 14/1, Ran to current level beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Nottingham last time seen in October; in good form prior; suited by 6f, acts on any; very consistent, mark not generous. Had fine 2025 and he returns to action off a manageable mark; shouldn't be underestimated. |
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3rd (7) (7/1 -133%)The Good Biscuit |
7/1(-133%) | (7) The Good Biscuit 7/1, In good form and handled 5lb rise landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft and fast ground; may need run but in great heart when last seen. Ended 2025 with two soft-ground wins, including C&D; has gone well fresh; not ruled out. |
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4th (6) (9/2 +47%)Aberama Gold |
9/2(+47%) | (6) Aberama Gold 9/2, Ran close to form beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 6f, acts on any, likes cut; veteran on a competitive mark, needs a return to best. Three wins last year; well treated for his return to turf; should give a good account. |
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5th (8) (11/4 +21%)Trilby |
11/4(+21%) | (8) Trilby 11/4, Below par off a break beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form in 2025; effective 5/6f, acts on any, but better with some give; entitled to come on for reappearance. C&D winner; fluffed the start on his return but he is capable off this mark; considered. |
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6th (3) (6/1 +40%)Miraculous |
6/1(+40%) | (3) Miraculous 6/1, Yard won this last year; never involved down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent start; top course trainer; suited by 6f, acts on a sound surface, likes front-running at sharp tracks. Acts well around a left-hand bend; feasible mark for stable debut; betting can guide. |
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7th (1) (13/2 -8%)Francisco's Piece |
13/2(-8%) | (1) Francisco's Piece 13/2, Ran to current level beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Doncaster last time; suited by 6f, acts on any but likes it really testing; not as good in 2025. Starts 2026 off a reduced mark; interesting sprinter but drying ground not in his favour. |
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8th (4) (15/2 -15%)Secret Guest |
15/2(-15%) | (4) Secret Guest 15/2, Probably wanted further beaten 4 1/4l in a 5f handicap at Newcastle last time; suited by 6/7f, acts on any; return to 6f will help. In and out this winter; returns to turf/optimum trip off a dangerous mark; could revive. |
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9th (2) (7/1 +22%)Valley Ofthe Kings |
7/1(+22%) | (2) Valley Ofthe Kings 7/1, Below form on easy ground beaten 6l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; effective 5-7f, acts on sound surface; form in and out, remains 3lb above last win mark. Fair effort in a better race at Doncaster ten days ago; both wins on AW; each-way shout. |

THE GOOD BISCUIT signed off his 2025 campaign on a high by supplementing a Pontefract triumph with a C&D victory. He is only 2lb higher for his return and clearly gets on well with Joanna Mason so is fancied to pick up where he left off. Kats Bob was flying around this time last year and maintained his form throughout the season, even after the handicapper took revenge. He has to be taken into consideration, while Listed-winning juvenile Francisco's Piece slid down the weights and served notice his turn is near again when fifth at Doncaster back in the autumn.

Most of these can have their case argued. MIRACULOUS goes well around a left-hand bend and could be worth chancing on his stable 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 (2) (7/2 +36%)Love Beach |
7/2(+36%) | (2) Love Beach 7/2, Ran to form 4 1/4l third in a handicap here most recent run; trainer in form; effective 8/9f, acts with cut; mark a little stiff still but worth another go at trip. Still has low mileage but he needs to find more after 161 days off. |
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2nd (7) (8/1 +11%)Jez Bomb |
8/1(+11%) | (7) Jez Bomb 8/1, Poorly placed having missed break, ran to form beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; in good form prior; effective 8-10f, acts on a sound surface; consistent, longer trip may suit and can go well. Generally reliable type and things didn't go his way on Tapeta latest; dangerous. |
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3rd (1) (5/2 +29%)Cavolo Nero |
5/2(+29%) | (1) Cavolo Nero 5/2, Ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Kempton last time; suited by 7/8f, acts on heavy, good and AW; consistent in the main and should go well. Runner-up on Kempton reappearance and he could find more progress at this new trip. |
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4th (8) (7/1 +13%)Just An Hour |
7/1(+13%) | (8) Just An Hour 7/1, Ran to current level beaten 7l in a handicap at Newbury last time; effective 10-14f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; very consistent. Three wins last season including on his reappearance over C&D last April; needs close look. |
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5th (4) (50/1 -213%)Kind Of Kiss |
50/1(-213%) | (4) Kind Of Kiss 50/1, Continued in poor form beaten 8l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 10-12f, acts on heavy, good and AW; form has tailed off. Has struggled in his last four runs and overall record is now 1-14; down the list. |
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6th (10) (14/1 -56%)Mighty Quiet |
14/1(-56%) | (10) Mighty Quiet 14/1, Returned to form beaten 2l off this mark at Bath last time; effective at 10f, best form with give; form in and out last term but competitive off this mark. Has patchy record but she's a dual winner who needs a close look on her reappearance. |
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7th (6) (9/2 +40%)Qitaal |
9/2(+40%) | (6) Qitaal 9/2, Ran to current form when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap at Chelmsford latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 10f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; inconsistent but capable, strike rate a worry. Course winner but losing run is mounting up and he needs cheekpieces to give him a lift. |
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8th (3) (7/1 +7%)Moon Beginnings |
7/1(+7%) | (3) Moon Beginnings 7/1, Outpaced, looked in need of stiffer test beaten 5l in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time; effective at 7/8f, acts on good and AW; further progress likely up in trip but mark demands it. Unexposed 4yo but he needs improvement at this new trip. |
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9th (5) (33/1 -408%)Secret Beach |
33/1(-408%) | (5) Secret Beach 33/1, Landed a handicap by a head off a 2lb lower mark at Newmarket penultimate start; poor hurdle debut when well beaten latest; returning from a break; effective 12f; steadily progressive on Flat, mark demands more. Struggled on hurdling/stable debut in December but his last Flat run resulted in a win. |
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10th (9) (28/1 -273%)Monty Beau |
28/1(-273%) | (9) Monty Beau 28/1, Ran to form beaten 3/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective at 8-10f, acts on AW; big gelding open to bit of improvement having shown consistent form on AW over winter. Lightly raced 5yo who still has potential and is unexposed at this trip; not ruled out. |

CAVOLO NERO made a pleasing return to action at Kempton last month, keeping on well in the closing stages to grab second place. He steps into unknown territory regarding distance but his dam stayed this trip, and trainer James Ferguson has been among the winners of late. C&D winner Just An Hour is seldom far away and although that might be the case again, Moon Beginnings could be a bigger threat.

The vote goes to CAVOLO NERO (nap) who reappeared with a good second at Kempton and is open to more progress at this new trip.
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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) (8/1 +6%)Tommy Dillion |
8/1(+6%) | (8) Tommy Dillion 8/1, Scored by 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Lingfield three starts back; returned to form back down in trip under positive ride third beaten 10l off 80 last time, 1lb lower here; effective around 2m on soft and good; still on fair mark, unreliable. Ran well over C&D recently but the drying ground is not in his favour today. |
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2nd (5) (5/4 +64%)Frank Stamper |
5/4(+64%) | (5) Frank Stamper 5/4, Poorly placed at sharp track after early errors well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton latest; effective 2m; showed promise on flat, yard has done well with similar types but jumping must improve. Beaten favourite last time but has claims if judged on earlier Plumpton second. |
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3rd (3) (6/1 +0%)Ikigai Star |
6/1(+0%) | (3) Ikigai Star 6/1, Needed run 48l third in a handicap hurdle at Huntingdon most recent run; second run after wind op; effective 2-2 1/2m, suited by sound surface; back below last winning mark, must bounce back. Didn't run badly last month, after a break, and has become well handicapped. |
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4th (6) (7/2 +46%)Jacquetta |
7/2(+46%) | (6) Jacquetta 7/2, Yard won this last year; pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield latest; cheekpieces first time; off a short-break; ; improvement needed on handicap debut. Has lowly mark for this handicap debut and good market support will make him of interest. |
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5th (4) (4/1 +43%)Ballylicky Bay |
4/1(+43%) | (4) Ballylicky Bay 4/1, Improved a little comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Warwick last time; effective 2m, acts on good, good to soft; point and bumper winner yet to fire over hurdles, may want further in handicaps but threat if getting stiff test. Improved form when 200-1 fifth at Warwick last month; now makes handicap debut. |

A respectable third over C&D most recently, Tommy Dillion is likely to be in the mix, while Calshot Spit is unpredictable but can go well if close to his best. However, slender preference is for FRANK STAMPER, who possibly found his latest run coming too soon after a previous return to form when second at Plumpton. Off an unchanged mark, a repeat of that level could suffice.

Two-time Flat winner MASTER DUNRAVEN ran well in third at Plumpton two starts ago and is taken to get off the mark in this code.
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 | 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) (7/2 +0%)Light Up The Dark |
7/2(+0%) | (3) Light Up The Dark 7/2, Ran to current form when fourth beaten 14l in a handicap at Bellewstown in August; top course trainer; effective 12-16f; Listed bumper winner unexposed on flat and on good mark, more to come. Below form when last seen but is a big player if ready on return; the market could guide. |
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2nd (4) (6/1 -140%)Zanahiyr |
6/1(-140%) | (4) Zanahiyr 6/1, Landed a handicap by a head off a 5lb lower mark at Bellewstown penultimate start; won a Grade 1 hurdle at Far Hills last time; good mark on jumps form, more to come over staying trips. Won the American Grand National when last seen; handles all ground; a big player. |
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3rd (7) (22/1 0%)Harry's Legacy |
22/1(0%) | (7) Harry's Legacy 22/1, Needed run comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Naas last time; good 4th beaten 5l off 72 at Galway in July on the Flat; acts on soft, suited by 2m; chance if at best but has run poorly last two starts. Some decent runs in defeat on the Flat and over hurdles last year; had a recent hurdle run. |
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4th (5) (4/1 +20%)Slurricane |
4/1(+20%) | (5) Slurricane 4/1, Down the field in a handicap hurdle at Naas most recent; Galway winner off 75 in October on the Flat over 12f on heavy; contender. Was poor over hurdles last time but has a shout if back in form. |
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5th (9) (7/1 -17%)Nancee Spain |
7/1(-17%) | (9) Nancee Spain 7/1, Probably needed the run well beaten in a handicap at The Curragh latest; in good form end of last term; top course jockey; effective 12f, seems suited by cut; entitled to come on from reappearance. Poor on return off a 14lb higher mark at the Curragh; down 1lb but questions now. |
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6th (8) (40/1 -43%)Rich Belief |
40/1(-43%) | (8) Rich Belief 40/1, Well beaten in a handicap at Listowel in September; effective 14-16f, suited by cut; may need the run. Would have a chance if back to the form of his Clonmel second last September. |
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7th (10) (4/1 +67%)Plunkett Street |
4/1(+67%) | (10) Plunkett Street 4/1, Down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time but consistent on the Flat last season; effective 14-16f, acts on heavy and yielding; should contend. Won a 1m4f Cork handicap on return last year and some good runs off higher marks after. |
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8th (11) (50/1 -25%)Katherine |
50/1(-25%) | (11) Katherine 50/1, Well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Galway latest in October; poor on the Flat when last seen in 2025; would be a surprise. Was disappointing on the Flat and hurdles when last seen and others make more appeal. |
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9th (6) (10/1 +50%)God Of Thunder |
10/1(+50%) | (6) God Of Thunder 10/1, Below from dropped in trip down the field in a handicap at The Curragh most recent; effective 12f, acts on any; form has tailed off in both codes. Has been poor on his last three Flat starts and has to bounce back. |
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10th (2) (12/1 +25%)Not Just Any Eagle |
12/1(+25%) | (2) Not Just Any Eagle 12/1, Down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown in October; effective 10-16f, acts on any; needs a return to form after a break. Five wins; below form last two runs but a chance if at best on return. |

ZANAHIYR is a smart sort over hurdles and fences and recorded a valuable win in the American Grand National at Far Hills last October. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding reappears after a winter break and had Light Up The Dark behind when successful on his last Flat start over an extended 2m1f at Bellewstown. Not Just Any Eagle has proved a good servant to connections, winning five times, while Nancee Spain relished soft ground when a wide-margin winner at Roscommon on her penultimate start and may benefit from her reappearance at the Curragh last month. Slurricane and Plunkett Street are dual-purpose performers suited by some ease in the ground.

ZANAHIYR is 5lb higher than when last winning on the Flat at Bellewstown last August but has a good 5lb claimer aboard and can win.
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 (7) (6/4 -25%)Go Rimbaud |
6/4(-25%) | (7) Go Rimbaud 6/4, Top yard won this last year; ran to form when second beaten a head in a novice here latest; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft and AW; should be fine down in trip; big chance to open account. Had a near-miss here (7f) in November and he's respected back up in trip on his return. |
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2nd (4) (8/1 -33%)Besieged |
8/1(-33%) | (4) Besieged 8/1, Dubawi colt; dam, Snow Lantern, by Frankel, top-class at 8f, winning the Group 1 Falmouth Stakes, and well-related to First Emperor and Midnight Gun; shouldn't be ruled out entirely on debut. Out of Falmouth winner and he looks the part on paper; needs watching in market. |
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3rd (9) (11/1 -57%)Romanticizing |
11/1(-57%) | (9) Romanticizing 11/1, 180,000gns Sea The Stars colt; half-brother to Firmament, very smart from 7f to 8f; half-brother to five winners, with You're Hired and Seven Heavens among them; dam top-class from 8f to 9f; outside chance on debut. Drawn out wide on debut but he's bred to be smart and needs a close look. |
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4th (6) (3/1 +40%)Electric Dreams |
3/1(+40%) | (6) Electric Dreams 3/1, 475,000gns Night Of Thunder colt; full-brother to Go Go Boots, AW winner and Group-placed, very smart at 12f; dam, Hertford Dancer, also very smart at 12f, including landing a Listed race on the turf; not out of it on debut. 475,000gns yearling; interesting newcomer and he needs watching in market. |
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5th (11) (125/1 +17%)Mmmbop |
125/1(+17%) | (11) Mmmbop 125/1, 7,000gns breeze-up purchase by Time Test; half-sister to Bowerchalke, smart at 11f, and European winner Alvediston; dam, Ebbesbourne, smart at 10f; tough enough task on debut; best watched. This looks a tough starting point and yard is 0-9 in maidens in recent years. |
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6th (8) (33/1 +18%)Pace Attack |
33/1(+18%) | (8) Pace Attack 33/1, Big price and ran to about expectations when never in it after a slow start beaten 4 1/2l in a maiden here on debut about a fortnight ago; trainer in form; bred for 8f-plus; improvement likely, but unlikely to challenge here. Outsider over C&D two weeks ago but he shaped with some promise; not ruled out. |
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7th (1) (150/1 -200%)Ocean Force |
150/1(-200%) | (1) Ocean Force 150/1, El Kabeir gelding; half-brother to Ocean Vision, very smart at 7f, Sootability, and Khawaater; dam, Balaagha, smart at 8f; yard in form; unlikely to make a winning debut all things considered. Has useful pedigree but he makes his belated debut as a 5yo; probably best watched. |
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8th (2) (250/1 -213%)The Mayor |
250/1(-213%) | (2) The Mayor 250/1, 21l fourth in a point-to-point maiden at Tabley first-time out in 2023; absent for very lengthy period; recently switched hands; tongue-tie first time; hard to recommend on first start for new yard. Well held in sole point in May 2023; can only be watched after a mammoth absence. |
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9th (5) (125/1 -213%)Bumaan |
125/1(-213%) | (5) Bumaan 125/1, 22,000gns 2yo; outclassed when comfortably held, coming home 15l sixth, in a novice here last time; bred for middle-distances; possible improver when given a distance of ground; best left alone. Well held in two novice events (7f) last month, with RPRs in the 40s on both occasions. |

GO RIMBAUD chased home the well-touted Talk Of New York here and then finished second to another smart prospect of Godolphin's in Fort Rock. The Palace Pier colt is clearly going the right way and sets a good standard. There are some interesting newcomers in opposition, not least Turret, who cost Juddmonte 580,000 euros and is from the top Coolmore family of Hydrangea and Hermosa. Besieged, who is out of Falmouth winner Snow Lantern, and Electric Dreams weren't much cheaper, while Romanticizing was bought for 180,000gns and is related to some smart performers.

There are some striking newcomers in the line-up, but it might be worth sticking with GO RIMBAUD who had a near-miss here in November.
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) (5/1 +23%)Keldeo |
5/1(+23%) | (1) Keldeo 5/1, Probably needed the run beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; effective 5f, acts on soft, fast ground and AW; generally consistent but mark a little stiff. Two course wins over 5f; satisfactory return last month but the sixth furlong is a worry. |
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2nd (2) (7/4 +22%)Moostar |
7/4(+22%) | (2) Moostar 7/4, Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time; returning from a break; effective at 6/7f, acts on good to soft and AW; on a reasonable mark. Back to form in a tongue-tie on her last two starts; returns to turf on a competitive mark. |
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3rd (5) (5/1 +17%)Miss Rainbow |
5/1(+17%) | (5) Miss Rainbow 5/1, Made too much use of back from a rest beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; enjoys making it; effective 5-7f, acts on any; very consistent last term, bit to prove now. Four handicap wins last year, including here (7f, good); sharper for recent return; chance. |
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4th (7) (6/1 -33%)One Of Our Own |
6/1(-33%) | (7) One Of Our Own 6/1, Ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Redcar last time; effective 6f, acts on any; reasonable mark judged on recent form. Three-time C&D winner; ended 2025 in good form but her record fresh is offputting. |
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5th (4) (14/1 +30%)Filly's Last Lady |
14/1(+30%) | (4) Filly's Last Lady 14/1, Probably needed the run beaten 4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective 5/6f on a sound surface; entitled to come on from last run. Return to turf will suit & she should be sharper for last month's return; better expected. |
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6th (8) (6/1 -118%)Fizzy Cristal |
6/1(-118%) | (8) Fizzy Cristal 6/1, Landed a handicap by a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; effective 5/6f; very well bred and likely capable of better in handicaps. Ended her 2yo campaign on the up; raised in class but not fully exposed. |
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7th (6) (22/1 +0%)Paroda Diva |
22/1(+0%) | (6) Paroda Diva 22/1, Below par in a nursery at Ayr last time out in September; suited by 7f and a sound surface; form going the wrong way. 7f turf win as a 2yo; ended 2025 quietly; makes stable debut with a point to prove. |
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8th (9) (18/1 -29%)Indy's Angel |
18/1(-29%) | (9) Indy's Angel 18/1, Never involved beaten 9l in a handicap at Southwell last time; probably best 6f on a sound surface, effective 5f; has lost form. Conditions no problem but she drew a blank in 2025 and runs from out of the weights today. |

FIZZY CRISTAL confirmed the promise of her handicap-debut second when going one better over the same 6f at Newcastle. Reverting to turf isn't a problem and she is a half-sister to a couple of smart performers who got better with age. Moostar also switches from the all-weather and has been freshened up since a solid third at Wolverhampton just after Christmas. One Of Our Own has tasted success three times over this track and trip so must come into the reckoning.

Having ended 2025 with two good placed efforts on AW, MOOSTAR can make a winning return to turf. Fizzy Cristal is next best.
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 (7) (4/1 +27%)Heraldry |
4/1(+27%) | (7) Heraldry 4/1, Kingman colt; midfield when beaten 3l in a novice at Newcastle on debut back in November; top trainers, who have had a couple of recent winners; more needed, but can't be ruled out entirely. Fifth on his Newcastle debut in November; stable won a division of this race last year. |
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2nd (3) (50/1 -52%)Big Eagle |
50/1(-52%) | (3) Big Eagle 50/1, 65,000gns 2yo; Sioux Nation gelding; moderate debut effort when well beaten by almost 15l in a novice at Haydock only start; difficult to fancy all things considered on second start. Beaten 15l when fifth of seven on his Haydock debut in October; improvement is needed. |
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3rd (8) (11/1 +0%)Kenergy |
11/1(+0%) | (8) Kenergy 11/1, 77,000 euro yearling; late headway and promising run 4 1/4l fourth in a novice here from a very big price first-time out; should improve, perhaps for further; could run another big race. Showed ability when fourth on his debut over 7f here three weeks ago; shortlisted. |
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4th (2) (12/1 -140%)Zatsgood |
12/1(-140%) | (2) Zatsgood 12/1, Made a promising debut in France when only beaten by 1l, but raced freely when second beaten 5l and heavy odds-on in a novice at Newcastle latest; bit to find based on that, but not out of it. Runner-up in two starts on the AW over 16 months apart; will need to progress again. |
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5th (4) (7/4 -110%)Domenico Contarini |
7/4(-110%) | (4) Domenico Contarini 7/4, 750,000gns 2yo by St Mark's Basilica; well backed on debut and came clear with very useful winner when runner-up beaten a length in a novice at Newcastle only start; effective 1m; smart prospect and should be winning here. Beaten a length into second of ten on his Newcastle debut in February; high on list. |
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6th (5) (5/2 +55%)Flying Squad |
5/2(+55%) | (5) Flying Squad 5/2, Probably ran somewhat better than market expectations when fifth of 14 beaten 8 1/2l from 40/1 in a novice at Southwell on debut; returning from a break; yard in form; plenty more needed. Showed promise when fifth of 14 on his Southwell debut in November; watch market. |
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7th (6) (6/1 +50%)Get Outta Here |
6/1(+50%) | (6) Get Outta Here 6/1, 120,000 euro Zelzal gelding; made nothing more than a modest debut when beaten 7 1/4l in a 2yo race at Deauville on debut; top course jockey back on board; wide draw; hard to recommend. Down the field on his Deauville debut last August; market helpful. |
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8th (9) (80/1 -142%)Mick The Hat |
80/1(-142%) | (9) Mick The Hat 80/1, 105,000gns yearling; New Boy gelding; modest debut when well beaten by over 13l in a novice at Wolverhampton only start last month; should stay at least 10f; should improve, but rank outsider here. Well-held on his Wolverhampton debut; may come into this own in middle-distance handicaps. |
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9th (1) (300/1 -200%)Master Dancer |
300/1(-200%) | (1) Master Dancer 300/1, Former winner over hurdles; set off 400/1 and far too slowly away on Flat debut down the field in a novice here most recent start back in October; wide draw; all to prove at present. 400-1 when well beaten on his belated Flat debut over C&D in October; no appeal. |
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10th (10) (300/1 -20%)Trade Marked |
300/1(-20%) | (10) Trade Marked 300/1, No worthwhile form from first three starts, finishing a distant last on all three occasions, including virtually walking home from 2f out most recently; cheekpieces first time; wide draw; bred for 8f+; looks very poor. Failed to beat a rival in first three starts and beaten miles each time; cheekpieces on. |

Domenico Contarini was an expensive breeze-up purchase and showed ability when runner-up at Newcastle. He will build on that, and better is also expected from Zatsgood now that he has a comeback second at the Gosforth Park venue under his belt. Flying Squad has been gelded since a satisfactory Southwell introduction, but HERALDRY is fancied to take the biggest step forward. The Gosdens' son of Kingman was in need of the experience at Newcastle in November, but still offered plenty of encouragement and will probably stay further than this.

The choice is DOMENICO CONTARINI who made a promising debut when runner-up at Newcastle in February.
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 (8) (11/1 +31%)Arantes Nascimento |
11/1(+31%) | (8) Arantes Nascimento 11/1, Wide trip beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior, with a run of four seconds; effective 7f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; running well of late and can go well again at a price. Often placed but has never passed the post first in any of his 23 starts; others preferred. |
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2nd (5) (11/8 +69%)Atmosphere |
11/8(+69%) | (5) Atmosphere 11/8, Travelled well beaten a length off a 1lb lower mark here last time; top course jockey booking; suited by 8f, acts on good to firm and AW; likes it around here; in solid form in the main, respected. Record in handicaps here reads 11332; drawn wider than ideal but still high on the list. |
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3rd (6) (13/2 -8%)Ash Wednesday |
13/2(-8%) | (6) Ash Wednesday 13/2, Ran to form beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Southwell last time; suited by 7f, acts on soft and AW; on a 1lb lower mark than most recent win at Southwell 12 months ago; should come on for latest. Better known for his Tapeta achievements, but ran well on his last visit here; respected. |
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4th (4) (14/1 -17%)The Bitter Moose |
14/1(-17%) | (4) The Bitter Moose 14/1, Struggled and weakened quickly down the field in a handicap at Ascot most recent start; in good form prior, including a win at Epsom two starts ago; suited by 7f, best form on good and AW on sharp tracks; remains on a competitive mark. Not seen since finishing last of 17 at Ascot in October; opposable. |
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5th (10) (7/2 +13%)Tattie Bogle |
7/2(+13%) | (10) Tattie Bogle 7/2, Went close to first start since November 2024 when beaten a nose off this mark here last time; effective 6/7f, suited by sound surface; inconsistent but on fair mark, should come on for latest; chance. Failed by a nose to double his tally over C&D nine days ago; another big run seems likely. |
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6th (1) (11/1 -175%)Jersey Maverick |
11/1(-175%) | (1) Jersey Maverick 11/1, Was improving towards the end of last season and beaten a neck off a 2lb lower mark here last time in October; suited by 7f, probably acts on any; return to more positive tactics likely. Not seen since beaten a neck over C&D in October; may just need the run. |
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7th (11) (50/1 +24%)Miss Chester |
50/1(+24%) | (11) Miss Chester 50/1, Been in generally poor form and was beaten 3 1/4l off a 3lb higher mark here last time; wide draw; effective 7f, wants a sound surface; only win came over C&D on second start; bit to prove at present. Landed a maiden over C&D in May last year but her form has rather gone west since. |
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8th (2) (33/1 -200%)King Of Ithaca |
33/1(-200%) | (2) King Of Ithaca 33/1, Below par beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Southwell last time; trainer in form; wide draw; suited by 7f, acts on AW; won over this C&D in 2023; mark may still be stiff enough but drop in trip a plus. Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has on over C&D; outside stall not ideal. |
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9th (3) (13/2 -63%)State Of Madness |
13/2(-63%) | (3) State Of Madness 13/2, Ran to form beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap here last time; in good form prior, including beaten less than a length both here and at Southwell; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; in fine form and can again go well. Held on debut for this yard here a week ago and has never attempted this far before. |
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10th (9) (50/1 -25%)Margorie |
50/1(-25%) | (9) Margorie 50/1, No impact off stiff mark beaten 9l in a handicap here last time; won by 1l at a big price at Windsor time before; wide draw; effective 6f, probably needs 7f, acts on soft; up against it on latest evidence. Last seen finishing well behind Atmosphere here in October; down the list. |
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11th (12) (66/1 -65%)Nubough |
66/1(-65%) | (12) Nubough 66/1, Below par beaten 5l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; off a short-break; effective 6/7f, acts on AW; erratic, 1lb lower than last winning mark at Chelmsford last May, but needs to build on latest. 1lb below his last winning mark, but recent form has an uneven look to it. |
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12th (7) (50/1 -127%)Dancing Terror |
50/1(-127%) | (7) Dancing Terror 50/1, Appeared not to stay a mile down the field in a handicap at Lingfield most recent start; in good form prior; blinkers first time; off a short-break; effective at 7f on AW; looks to have little chance here. Failed to beat a rival on handicap debut at Lingfield in February; has something to prove. |

ASH WEDNESDAY has a commendable record on the all-weather and he continues to run with credit, most recently when second at Southwell. That defeat came at the hands of a relatively unexposed rival and given that a 1lb rise means he's still 1lb below his last winning mark, the son of Outstrip is likely to go close again. Atmosphere scores highly for consistency himself and the booking of Oisin Murphy is noteworthy, while others to note include the returning Jersey Maverick and Charlie Johnston's Tattie Bogle.

The vote goes to ASH WEDNESDAY, who ran very well on his last visit here and remains 1lb below his last winning mark.
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) (14/1 -211%)Dojin |
14/1(-211%) | (6) Dojin 14/1, Off the mark at Southwell on second start last March, but did not get a clear run beaten 2 1/4l off this mark back at that track last time; returning from a year-long layoff; likeable and with a chance. Behind Spirit Of Jura on handicap debut at Southwell a year ago and not seen since. |
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2nd (1) (11/4 +0%)Rastnet |
11/4(+0%) | (1) Rastnet 11/4, Did not get a clear run beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; been in generally good form, including showing a good attitude to win three starts back at Wolverhampton; effective 8-12f, acts on AW; more to come at this trip. Probably ran into one at Newcastle last time; much respected against her own sex. |
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3rd (4) (15/2 -25%)Caramay |
15/2(-25%) | (4) Caramay 15/2, Scored by 2l off a 5lb lower mark here penultimate start; third beaten 2 1/4l off 77 last time, same mark here; effective 10-11f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; tiny bit quirky, usually delivered late, could rate more highly. C&D winner, but looks on a stiff mark now and may need to give best to younger fillies. |
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4th (3) (10/11 +73%)Club Class |
10/11(+73%) | (3) Club Class 10/11, Off the mark convincingly here in a novice two starts ago; ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; top course jockey back on board; effective 10-12f, acts on good, good to firm and AW; capable of better back in a handicap. Ended last year with a win and a second over 1m4f here; major player if ready to go. |
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5th (7) (40/1 -60%)Big Bear Hug |
40/1(-60%) | (7) Big Bear Hug 40/1, Never involved, too slowly away well beaten in a handicap at Newbury latest in October; effective 10-12f, acts on good and AW, suited by give; down 2lb and fair mark if bouncing back on reappearance. Made a successful stable debut at Goodwood last June, but is now 7lb lower for a reason. |
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6th (5) (12/1 -140%)Schemaya |
12/1(-140%) | (5) Schemaya 12/1, Returned to form somewhat when beaten 1 1/4l off this mark at Wolverhampton last time when last seen in October; usually consistent on sound surface at 10-14f; chance on reappearance. Off six months since coming second over 1m6f at Wolverhampton; not sure how she will cope. |
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7th (2) (12/1 -100%)Spirit Of Jura |
12/1(-100%) | (2) Spirit Of Jura 12/1, Ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; enjoys making it; effective 11-14f on a sound surface; had been progressing, handicapper looks in charge. Won four times last year; may have needed latest run, but looks weighted up to her best. |

Silver medals have been something of a theme during RASTNET's short racing career but there is nothing wrong with her attitude. Despite having just the one novice triumph to her name, the daughter of Fastnet Rock continues to creep up in the handicap but she's still improving and dropping a furlong should suit. Club Class shares a similarly consistent profile and is sure to run her race once again, while Schemaya and Caramay are also noted.

Now up against just her own sex, the vote goes to RASTNET, a consistent filly who may have run into one at Newcastle last time.
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 (8) (7/4 +71%)Arry Up |
7/4(+71%) | (8) Arry Up 7/4, Produced a dominant display and going away again line when landing a handicap by 3l off a 6lb lower mark here last time; off the mark at Leicester in a handicap time before; effective 6f, acts on AW; more to come and could still be ahead of mark. Got to the front from wide stall and was C&D winner on seasonal debut a week ago. |
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2nd (3) (7/2 -27%)Hallo Spaceboy |
7/2(-27%) | (3) Hallo Spaceboy 7/2, Good initial couple of efforts at York and Newmarket and well backed when when winning a novice at Newcastle by 3/4l last time; returning from a break; effective at 6f, acts on good and AW; good chance of following up now handicapping. Placed twice over 6f on turf before winning 5f AW novice at Newcastle in November. |
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3rd (1) (5/1 +64%)Goldwork |
5/1(+64%) | (1) Goldwork 5/1, Struggled down the field in a good 2yo race at Doncaster most recent start; suited by 6f, not proven 7f, acts on good and fast ground; game, but only outside chance at best making AW debut. Goodwood winner last spring; last two 2yo defeats can be excused; makes reappearance here. |
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4th (5) (11/1 -57%)Cryingintherain |
11/1(-57%) | (5) Cryingintherain 11/1, Good trip on inner, game and improved when winning a novice at Lingfield by 2l to open account last time; off a short-break; suited by 6f, acts on AW; progressive. Came good at the third attempt, keeping on well in 6f Lingfield novice in December. |
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5th (6) (15/2 -25%)Night Mission |
15/2(-25%) | (6) Night Mission 15/2, Below form, market expected the win when second beaten a neck in a novice at Redcar latest; speedily-bred, sound surfaces may suit best; big, good looking colt, could do better. Made the frame in all three 2yo races but probably needs improvement on handicap/AW debut. |
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6th (7) (18/1 -80%)Perfect Location |
18/1(-80%) | (7) Perfect Location 18/1, Ran much better back down in class beaten 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Leicester last time; effective 6f, acts on AW, with sole win at Southwell; open to improvement. AW maiden winner last summer; second on nursery debut on latest outing in September. |
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7th (4) (28/1 -300%)Unionville |
28/1(-300%) | (4) Unionville 28/1, Went close on handicap debut here two starts ago and off the mark winning a maiden at Chelmsford by a nose last time; wide draw; off a short-break; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and AW; consistent and with a chance. Close second over C&D on stable/handicap debut and has dead-heated in a maiden since. |
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8th (2) (13/2 -86%)Return Of The Gods |
13/2(-86%) | (2) Return Of The Gods 13/2, Built on debut effort last time, short in the market when winning a maiden at Wolverhampton by a nose last time; trainer in form; tongue-tie first time; effective 6f, acts on AW; could still improve. Narrow winner of 6f Wolverhampton maiden in October, his second start; can improve again. |

Both Hallo Spaceboy and Return Of The Gods could be well treated off their opening marks, but it was hard not to be impressed by the way in which ARRY UP won over C&D recently. The manner of that success suggests he might still be ahead of the handicapper under a 6lb penalty and despite a sharp rise in grade, Rod Millman's charge gets the vote.

This is a step up in grade for penalised bottomweight ARRY UP but he was a dominant C&D winner a week ago.
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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(1) (6/4 +63%)Twilight Madness |
6/4(+63%) | (1) Twilight Madness 6/4, Game when landing a handicap by a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Bath last time; enjoys making it; suited by 5/6f, acts on any; new mark might be too high on recent showings, but consistent and can go well again. Dual C&D winner who won at Bath on Sunday; well drawn to attack. |
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(6) (10/3 +56%)Initial Blue |
10/3(+56%) | (6) Initial Blue 10/3, Scored by 3 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark here in February; third beaten 3l off 63 last time, 1lb lower here; wide draw; effective 6/7f, all worthwhile form on AW; chance again off this mark. Placed in all three starts since making all over C&D; outside stall the main concern. |
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(5) (7/1 -27%)Teardrops |
7/1(-27%) | (5) Teardrops 7/1, Scored by 1 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle in January; third beaten 2l off 62 last time, same mark here; top course jockey; effective at 6/7f, acts on AW; stiff 6f and strong pace needed, threat if getting it. Last 11 AW starts have come at Newcastle including three wins over this trip. |
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(9) (15/2 -88%)Hint Of The Jungle |
15/2(-88%) | (9) Hint Of The Jungle 15/2, Well backed when landing second straight win in a handicap by a short-head off a 3lb lower mark at Chelmsford last time; enjoys making it; wide draw; effective 5-7f on sound surface; in good form and on workable mark still. Bids for a hat-trick from 3lb higher, but the return to 6f and a high draw pose questions. |
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(4) (9/1 -227%)Watermelon Sugar |
9/1(-227%) | (4) Watermelon Sugar 9/1, Well backed when landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; suited by 6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm, seems best on AW; remains well treated on old form, boasts good C&D record. Has a fine record over 6f at Lingfield, but it's a different story here. |
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(10) (11/1 -57%)Just Jump |
11/1(-57%) | (10) Just Jump 11/1, Beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; effective 5-7f, acts on soft, good and AW; on a long enough losing run since sole victory on ninth start in October; inconsistent but capable if at best. 1-20, but has shown encouragement since joining Tony Carroll; can't be easily dismissed. |
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(3) (12/1 +25%)Travel Agent |
12/1(+25%) | (3) Travel Agent 12/1, Probably needed race beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; effective 6f on AW, may not have speed for shorter; mark dropping, but still 4lb higher than last win; can do better back up in trip. Made an encouraging stable debut when fourth at Southwell 13 days ago; eyeshield on. |
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(8) (14/1 +0%)Hello Luna |
14/1(+0%) | (8) Hello Luna 14/1, Slowly away beaten 3l off a 2lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; now 2lb lower than last winning mark, but bounce back needed to get back on terms. 2lb lower than when gaining her only success last June, but does seem best at 5f. |
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(2) (14/1 +72%)Arnaz |
14/1(+72%) | (2) Arnaz 14/1, Below par down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent start; effective 6/7f, acts on any except extremes; poor strike-rate, form just failing off recently; would be a big ask to get a win here. Return to this trip may help, but he is 0-17 since his successful handicap debut. |
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(11) (33/1 -50%)Vitalline |
33/1(-50%) | (11) Vitalline 33/1, Raced freely beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap here last time; won here over 7f in a classified race three starts ago last month; wide draw; effective 6/7f, suited by AW; needs more off this mark back in a handicap. Four-time winner here, but well held in last two starts and drawn wide. |
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(7) (33/1 +0%)Big Bard |
33/1(+0%) | (7) Big Bard 33/1, Scored by 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here penultimate start; showed little in the way of following up when beaten 10l off 62 last time, same mark here; best at 6f, acts on any; outsider. Consistency not his strong suit, but he is 2-5 over C&D; capable if on a going day. |

The money was down for WATERMELON SUGAR when he turned his form around at Lingfield before Christmas and he backed that up courtesy of two solid efforts there this year, including another victory last time. It might be worth sticking with the seven-year-old while he's in such good nick, although this won't be easy because Hint Of The Jungle is on a hat-trick and Bath scorer Twilight Madness is turned out quickly under a penalty.

The selection is dual C&D winner and recent Bath scorer TWILIGHT MADNESS (nap), who is well drawn to attack from stall 3.
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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(5) (9/4 +36%)Take The Boat |
9/4(+36%) | (5) Take The Boat 9/4, Scored by a length off a 5lb lower mark at Wolverhampton in February; second beaten a short-head off 60 last time, 1lb higher here; effective 7-12f, suited by AW; should go close again. Three of her four wins have come here; may have been unlucky last time; shortlisted. |
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(7) (7/2 +71%)Fiddlers Green |
7/2(+71%) | (7) Fiddlers Green 7/2, Raced freely beaten 6l in a handicap at Chelmsford last time; had been going well toward end of last year/start of this year, including couple of close seconds here; effective 11-14f, acts with cut and on AW; needs more. Did too much early last time, but has winning form over 1m3f/1m4f around here; respected. |
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(1) (4/1 +56%)Iwantmytimewithyou |
4/1(+56%) | (1) Iwantmytimewithyou 4/1, Struggled well beaten in a handicap at Bath latest; effective 12-14f, acts on good, likes fast ground; only career win came under this jockey at Ripon last July; needs to be ridden bit more conservatively than recently. Two wins on turf last summer; something to prove on Polytrack debut after seven months off. |
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(4) (8/1 -23%)Uzincso |
8/1(-23%) | (4) Uzincso 8/1, Below par when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap at Lingfield latest; trainer in form; returning from a break; suited by 10/11f, acts on AW; veteran still a few pounds above last win mark, which was here in September. Has won seven times over 1m/1m3f here; can go well fresh but the trip remains a moot point. |
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(11) (9/1 -50%)Dotties Star |
9/1(-50%) | (11) Dotties Star 9/1, Returned to this sphere after stint over hurdles when winning a classified race at Lingfield by a nose last time; effective 10-12f, acts on any except fast ground; contender. Narrowly won a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield a fortnight ago; still unexposed on AW. |
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(3) (10/1 +29%)Upepo |
10/1(+29%) | (3) Upepo 10/1, Slowly away beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Lingfield last time; effective between 12-16f, acts on soft, good and AW; won in style at Lingfield five starts ago off 58; bounce back needed. Not the most consistent; has run well here, but stall 13 isn't ideal even over this trip. |
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(6) (11/1 +21%)It's A Love Thing |
11/1(+21%) | (6) It's A Love Thing 11/1, Down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent start; effective 8-12f, acts on a sound surface; been largely out of form for the last year and a big bounce back needed to get back on terms. 1m3f winner here; continues to slide down the weights but recent efforts need improving on. |
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(10) (12/1 -100%)Fravanco |
12/1(-100%) | (10) Fravanco 12/1, Made too much use of in handicap hurdle here last time; beaten favourite by 3 1/2l over 12f at Lingfield two starts ago; effective 10-12f on Flat; on a fair mark. Just 2-33 under rules but one of his wins came over C&D; each-way chance. |
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(12) (12/1 -50%)Pablo Prince |
12/1(-50%) | (12) Pablo Prince 12/1, Ran to form when fourth beaten 2l in a classified race at Lingfield latest; effective 10-12f, possibly better on AW; not one to rely on but has run into form; not ruled out entirely. Has only managed to win one of his last 28 starts; likely to find one or two too good. |
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(9) (14/1 +30%)Maywedance |
14/1(+30%) | (9) Maywedance 14/1, Below par when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Wolverhampton latest; effective 12-14f, acts on sound surface; was involved in a dead-heat here in November; inconsistent and hard to make a case for. 1lb lower than when dead-heating over C&D in November; possibilities if bouncing back. |
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(8) (28/1 -250%)Mrembo |
28/1(-250%) | (8) Mrembo 28/1, Ran to current level 6 1/2l third in a handicap at Brighton most recent run; enjoys making it; effective 10f, acts on soft and AW but suited by fast ground; in good form until latest but has never won off a mark this high. Out of the frame in three goes on the AW; off six months and has no great record fresh. |
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(2) (33/1 -65%)Pershalla |
33/1(-65%) | (2) Pershalla 33/1, Appeared not to stay 11f down the field in a 11f handicap here most recent; effective at 8f, with a couple of decent efforts over a mile as a juvenile, maybe not stay 10f; stamina to prove here. 0-5; failed to beat a rival on handicap debut over 1m3f here five weeks ago; hood on. |
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(13) (33/1 -65%)Dubai Immo |
33/1(-65%) | (13) Dubai Immo 33/1, Wide trip beaten 6 1/4l in a classified race at Lingfield last time; off a short-break; effective 10-14f on AW; generally out of form since winning at Chelmsford 12 months ago. Lot to do. 7lb below last winning mark; off 11 weeks, but could go well at a price. |

TAKE THE BOAT arrives in good form and performed much better than her finishing position suggests here two starts ago. Denied narrowly at Chelmsford latest, dropping back to this trip should suit the four-year-old and she can get back to winning ways. Fravanco is a C&D winner to note and returns to the level after a spin over hurdles at this venue, while Mrembo and Iwantmytimewithyou could also go well.

The selection is FIDDLERS GREEN who has plenty of good form around here, including two wins.
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