17:20 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:20 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

FATHER OF JAZZ got off the mark over hurdles at the first time of asking for James Owen earlier this month and, although a 7lb penalty is sure to make life more difficult for him, this smart ex-Flat performer may have too much speed around here. Ve Day was nowhere near the standard of the selection on the level but he is dangerous to dismiss. The biggest threat may come from Gaius, who showed ability in two juvenile hurdles and should appreciate this livelier ground.

FATHER OF JAZZ was a useful performer on the Flat and travelled with much more zest when scoring in a small field at Kempton earlier in the month. He's fancied to defy a 6 lb penalty and follow up here, though this a decent race of its type, with Gaius and VE Day also having made promising starts to their hurdling careers, albeit the latter needing to bounce back after a poor showing last time.

Good ground is the key to FATHER OF JAZZ and this looks a weaker race than the one he won at Kempton with the minimum of fuss.

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17:55 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:55 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

PRESENTANDCOUNTING blew the cobwebs away with a satisfactory sixth at Cheltenham last month and, with that run under his belt, he could prove to be a different proposition here. The Big Bite hasn't been seen since winning a valuable handicap chase at Newbury in March and must enter calculations, along with Grandeur D'ame, who was denied a three-timer at Warwick when last seen.

PRESENTANDCOUNTING has been prolific over both fences and hurdles and has slipped in the weights, so is fancied to regain the winning thread after a recent pipe-opener at Cheltenham. The Big Bite is still potentially well treated after his Newbury success, with Captain Tom Cat and La Domaniale others to consider in a strong contest.

Topweight THE BIG BITE still looks well handicapped after the 4lb rise he incurred for landing a good prize at Newbury in March.

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18:30 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:30 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

BASFORD appears to have been found an ideal opportunity to get off the mark over obstacles, having finished runner-up on his last four starts. He's been freshened up since his latest effort at Carlisle and should have no concerns with ground conditions. The recent Kelso winner Lune De La Mer is another who warrants respect having won his bumper in impressive fashion and is sure to be well schooled for his hurdles debut. This drop back in trip may also see St Patricks Bridge in a better light and he isn't passed over lightly.

LUNE DE LA MER defied greenness when landing a bumper at Kelso a month ago, and with this trip expected to suit now hurdling, he can continue the good work. Basford and St Patricks Bridge are the obvious threats.

A fairly ordinary maiden and LUNE DE LA MER has to be of strong interest after the initial promise he's shown.

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19:05 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:05 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

HANG IN THERE was ultimately well beaten on his return in a Grade 2 at Ayr last month, but he possesses some smart hurdle form and could regain the winning thread switched to handicaps. Soaring Glory looks worth another go over this longer trip and he's now 5lb lower than his last winning mark, while Boombawn may have been unsuited by a tactical affair at Cheltenham last month and better can be expected here.

Most of these are better known for their chasing exploits and the assessor has taken a major chance with HANG IN THERE's mark back over timber. He's selected to take full advantage, perhaps at the chief expense of Boombawn and Impulsive One.

This might be the easier opportunity that SOARING GLORY has been waiting for and this trip shouldn't really pose a problem.

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19:40 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:40 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Lounge Lizard has been a different proposition since sporting blinkers and he's not taken lightly in his quest to land a hat-trick, despite facing another 9lb rise in the ratings. That said, KINONDO KWETU finished a cracking third over C&D last month and a reproduction of that effort may suffice. Hidden Heroics can prove dangerous when gaining an uncontested lead and it's too early to be writing off Dan Skelton's gelding.

KINONDO KWETU enjoyed a marvellous last season when scoring five times and this C&D winner is weighted to go close once more as he is able to race off the same mark as when an excellent third at Aintree last time. Dan Skelton's Hidden Heroics is also weighted to have a say and is next on the list ahead of the returning Empire de Maulde and likeable Saint Arvans.

A competitive handicap but KINONDO KWETU (nap) brings strong C&D form to the party after his excellent run here on Grand National day.

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20:15 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:15 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A comfortable winner at Cheltenham last month, MALAITA can prove that was no fluke by bringing up the hat-trick off a 4lb higher mark. She gets the vote ahead of the likes of Lutinebella and Ile De Jersey, who returns to this sphere after an inconsistent spell over the larger obstacles. The booking of Harry Cobden aboard Molliana also catches the eye.

MALAITA is clearly getting the hang of things over hurdles now and looks up to completing the hat-trick. Latino Fling has been cut some slack by the assessor and is second choice.

Fergal O'Brien's LUTINEBELLA was not discredited when fourth in a Listed race last month and is taken to make a winning handicap debut.

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20:50 Aintree NH Flat Race (Class 3) 17f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:50 Aintree NH Flat Race (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Some of Lucinda Russell's best days as a trainer have come at this track and she may be about to unleash another smart recruit in the form of dual point-to-point winner CADELL in the renowned Ronnie Bartlett colours. Fellow point winners Saunton Surf and Take It Upstairs can give him the most to think about, along with Hazels Delight and Delilah Bucks.

All bar one are making their debut under Rules so the market should offer plenty of clues, with CADELL the obvious place to start having won both his outings between the flags. Saunton Surf and Hazels Delight were both successful on their sole outings in points and are other likely types.

In a tricky race to evaluate tentative preference is for TAKE IT UPSTAIRS, who easily won a point bumper last month.

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Racecard Key

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

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How to use Tomform

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

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

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