12:55 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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12:55 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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MAKING HEADWAY takes in this assignment after an intended visit to Bangor on Friday was scuppered by the weather. The six-year-old went close to plundering a Grade 2 prize at Haydock prior to an honourable fourth in the Formby Novices' Hurdle at Aintree, and he could be a league above these. It isn't a penalty kick, though, because East India Express' fourth over further here is working out well, while Hasthing is on a hat-trick and could have still more to offer.

MAKING HEADWAY takes a drop in class and looks the pick on form with more to come. The promising Hasthing made it 2 from 2 over hurdles with a fair bit more in hand the margin suggested at Catterick and shouldn't be too inconvenienced by the drop in trip. East India Express completes the shortlist.

He's not the pick on hurdles ratings but HASTHING should rate higher judged on bumper form. Making Headway is second choice.

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13:30 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:30 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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EMITOM, a Grade 2 winner and fourth in a Stayers' Hurdle in his pomp, has proven that he retains plenty of enthusiasm for the game this season. His second to Saint Davy at Ludlow was given a boost when the winner landed a premier handicap at Sandown last weekend, and Alan King's 10-year-old handles testing conditions. So, too, does Kyntara, whose last-flight stumble arguably cost him a hat-trick at Warwick. Judicial Law has been freshened up since a Cheltenham disappointment, while Wiseguy is interesting on his return from fences.

KYNTARA would probably be 3-3 for this yard but for a blunder at the last at Warwick and he can make amends. Emitom has to be feared, with Judicial Law well worth a second look.

A chance is taken on the 12yo ON THE BLIND SIDE, who has an unreliable profile nowadays but whose record at Newbury catches the eye.

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14:05 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:05 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 23f Race Class Flow

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Shishkin appeared to have things in control in the King George when stumbling and unseating his rider just after the second last. Despite Hewick picking up the pieces against Bravemansgame and Allaho, the 10-year-old's stamina and usual finishing effort would likely have been enough to hold on. That being said, he refused to race on his seasonal reappearance at Ascot and has shown signs of that in the past, most notably his last two appearances at Cheltenham, and it would be no surprise if PROTEKTORAT came out on top. Bouncing back from a lacklustre Betfair Chase effort, he produced a fine performance in handicap company at Cheltenham before giving L'Homme Presse plenty to think about at Lingfield. He jumped particularly well on his latest outing and a similar performance gives him every chance. Sam Brown returned to form when taking the Veterans' Final at Warwick and may prove best of the remainder, with both Hitman and Does He Know having questions to answer.

One of the last recognised Gold Cup trials and this looks a match between SHISHKIN and Protektorat with Nicky Henderson's 10-y-o selected to come out on top having seemingly been in command when departing in unfortunate circumstances in the King George at Kempton on Boxing Day. Sam Brown, who goes particularly well when the mud is flying, could be the one to capitalise should either of the aforementioned protagonists fluff their lines.

Provided things go smoothly for the first time this season, SHISHKIN should win. Protektorat is the biggest threat on current form.

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14:40 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:40 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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This can go the way of EDWARDSTONE, who is on a retrieval mission after a heavy defeat in the Silviniaco Conti over further at Kempton last month. A creditable second to Jonbon on his two previous efforts this season, Alan King's charge still sets the standard on form and the former Grade 1 winner should have too much for progressive handicapper Boothill, who must prove himself at this level. Editeur Du Gite has strong claims on his penultimate success in the Desert Orchid, while last year's winner Funambule Sivola is another to consider.

EDWARDSTONE was unsuited by the step up in trip in the Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton last month and can quickly bounce back returned to his optimum distance with no Jonbon to contend with this time. Boothill and Editeur du Gite are potentially big threats despite both being let down by rare jumping errors last time.

Having shown strong form when winning two hot handicaps at Ascot in November, BOOTHILL earns the vote ahead of Funambule Sivola.

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15:15 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:15 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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This prestigious contest has favoured more battle-hardened hurdlers in recent years, which bodes well for the consistent LOOKAWAY, who was only worn down late on when runner-up in the Challow here last time out. The seven-year-old proved himself in a big-field handicap when second to the reopposing Iberico Lord in the Greatwood and conditions should be of no concern. Under Control arrives on the back of a creditable effort in Grade 2 company at Doncaster, while Ocastle Des Mottes is of interest on his first start for the Willie Mullins yard. Last-time-out winners Luccia and Spirit D'aunou are capable of being in the shake-up, as well as Altobelli and Brentford Hope.

Plenty with chances but progressive ex-French winner OCASTLE DES MOTTES rates a most interesting recruit for the all-conquering Willie Mullins' yard and looks the way to go. Nicky Henderson saddles four and his lightly-raced Iberico Lord could prove the pick and emerge as the chief threat to the selection ahead of the likeable Lookaway and improving Spirit d'Aunou. Our Champ and Brentford Hope need factoring into this typically ultra-competitive Betfair Hurdle too.

Ocastle Des Mottes is hugely interesting but first choice is ALTOBELLI (nap), ahead of Spirit D'Aunou and Lookaway.

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15:50 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:50 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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Jonjo O'Neill sent out of the winner of this race last year and can repeat the feat if INCH HOUSE shows the same level of determination he has since being sent chasing. A winner over the extended 2m6f at this venue on his penultimate start, the selection wasn't the most fluent at his fences that day but made up for it with tenacity and stamina. Makin'yourmindup is another live contender who is open to progression over fences, while Mister Coffey is noted despite the burden of top-weight.

INCH HOUSE has showed much improved form following his switch to chasing, landing back-to-back handicaps here before finishing a good second at Cheltenham 6 weeks ago. Open to further improvement, he can come out on top again. Makin'yourmindup and Mister Coffey head up the dangers.

The solid one is INCH HOUSE whose progressive profile includes two wins from two outings at Newbury.

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16:25 Newbury NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:25 Newbury NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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ROYAL INFANTRY got off the mark under Rules in fine style in a Doncaster bumper last month and this well-bred five-year-old is too bright a prospect to ignore. Histrionic could well emerge as the better of the two Paul Nicholls-trained runners and commands respect given he holds previous C&D experience. Union Avenue is 2-2 in bumpers and cannot be ruled out given his progressive profile, while Noahsgreatrainbow is another to watch out for.

HISTRIONIC was a big purchase from points and went like the best horse for most of the way on Rules debut, simply showing greenness under pressure. He should have learned plenty from that, so he can improve enough to open his account for all that the likes of Union Avenue and Dirty Den have achieved a bit more to this point.

The two 4yos plus Noahsgreatrainbow and Royal Infantry must be considered but HISTRIONIC could improve past them all.

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Racecard Key

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	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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