1 Friday 10th January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 10th January 2025

There were 24 Races on Friday 10th January 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 10th January 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

11:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (11/4 +31%) Fai Fai	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(9) Fai Fai 11/4, C&D winner. 40/1, posted best effort in a while on second run after wind surgery when runner-up in a handicap over C&D 10 days ago (racing from out of the handicap in a Class 4 event). Back down in grade today and looks to have an excellent chance in this company. Ran well from a long way out of weights in Class 4 event over C&D last week.
2	2 (2) (4/1 +11%) Watermelon Sugar	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Watermelon Sugar 4/1, C&D winner. Step in the right direction after 9 weeks off when third of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 25 days ago. Should be in the mix again. Returned to form last time; won off 1lb higher over C&D last April.
8	8 (8) (9/2 +40%) Sisters In The Sky	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(8) Sisters In The Sky 9/2, Had a busy campaign and returned to form to land 10-runner handicap over C&D 19 days ago, outpaced home turn and rallied to lead late on. Up 2 lb. Got up close home over C&D last time; likely to remain competitive.
5	5 (5) (9/2 -50%) Brunel Charm	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(5) Brunel Charm 9/2, Course winner. Twenty-one runs since last win in 2022 but handicap mark has fallen as a result. Shaped well on second run after wind operation when third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 37 days ago, keen early and did not enjoy a smooth passage. Leading contender. Two encouraging efforts since having wind surgery; fighting chance.
6	6 (6) (6/1 +25%) Lahina Bay	6 6/1(+25%)	(6) Lahina Bay 6/1, Has dropped back down to her last winning mark and back on track latest when third of 8 in a handicap here (7f, AW) last week. Drops in trip today and has each-way claims. Has made the frame a few times since returned to AW.
4	4 (4) (14/1 -17%) Alafdhal	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Alafdhal 14/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2024. Tenth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 4 days ago. Cheekpieces back on today but others preferred. Placed several times in autumn; form dipped the last twice.
7	7 (7) (16/1 +0%) Savannah Smiles	16 16/1(+0%)	(7) Savannah Smiles 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chepstow in September and continues to edge down the weights. Not given hard time when eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 50/1) 14 days ago. Could be one to note if the market speaks in her favour. Not helped by meeting traffic issues the last twice.
3	3 (3) (16/1 +27%) Alfa Moonstone	16 16/1(+27%)	(3) Alfa Moonstone 16/1, First run since leaving Craig Lidster when ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, AW) 50 days ago. Hood removed today but needs more. Something to prove back up in trip; second run for new stable.
1	1 (1) (33/1 +0%) Dream By Day	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Dream By Day 33/1, Below par since joining this yard, wore a tongue tie for the first time when eleventh of 12 in handicap over C&D 58 days ago. That was off an 8-month break so entitled to strip fitter for that but best to look elsewhere for win purposes. 0-7 for current yard and never figured in C&D event last time.

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Sisters In The Sky won over C&D on his latest outing and is expected to be competitive once again, despite a 2lb rise from the handicapper. Watermelon Sugar took a step back in the right direction when a neck third at Wolverhampton last month, but the vote goes to BRUNEL CHARM following his recent placed effort at Kempton having suffered interference.

FAI FAI was second in a better race than this over C&D 10 days ago, and he can take advantage of a drop in grade to go one better today. Brunel Charm is respected on the back of his latest effort having met trouble in running, while Watermelon Sugar looks set to run another solid race.

Provided his latest effort is backed up, FAI FAI has a great chance back down two grades. Sisters In The Sky is second pick.

12:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (3/1 -9%) Alshimali	3 3/1(-9%)	(7) Alshimali 3/1, Arrives on the back of two creditable second placed efforts, latest in a handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 27 days ago, keen, led over 1f out until headed in closing stages. A repeat performance would see him go close here. Has shown improvement since joining in-form Tony Carroll; turn looks near.
8	8 (8) (7/2 +0%) Poetic Jack	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(8) Poetic Jack 7/2, C&D winner on penultimate run, making all. Similar tactics were less successful when ninth at Chelmsford (6f) 22 days ago, not helped by being drawn out wide on that occasion. Respected on return to the scene of his latest victory. Recent form includes a C&D win (beat Alshimali); shortlisted.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +50%) Okami	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(4) Okami 9/2, Course winner when with Roger Varian. Has regressed, but better effort when fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (150/1) 58 days ago. Remains to be seen whether he can back that up. Ran encouragingly dropped to this grade over C&D last time.
6	6 (6) (5/1 +29%) Big Bard	5 5/1(+29%)	(6) Big Bard 5/1, C&D winner was well-backed when sixth of 12 in a handicap at Kempton (6f) 37 days ago. Interesting to see if the market support comes again, now just 2 lb above his latest winning mark. In good form here last summer; interesting back at Lingfield.
3	3 (3) (13/2 +54%) Big Time Rascal	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(3) Big Time Rascal 13/2, Step in the right direction when third of 4 in novice over C&D 19 days ago, outclassed by front two. Has looked a bit awkward under pressure and can be slowly away, so clearly not a straightforward character. Maiden who needs to raise his game back in a handicap.
5	5 (5) (14/1 -40%) Maith An Farhh	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Maith An Farhh 14/1, Maiden who was disappointing on final run for James Ferguson when tried in cheekpieces. Headgear removed and drops markedly in trip for stable debut following a short break. Others have a more convincing profile. Drops back sharply in trip on stable debut; market helpful.
2	2 (2) (16/1 -14%) Shalaa Asker	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Shalaa Asker 16/1, Hasn't been with current yard for long, never involved when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 23 days ago. Went off at a big price that day (80/1) and interesting to see if market speaks more favourably today, with handicap mark continuing to ease. This drop in grade may prompt a resurgence.
9	9 (9) (16/1 +52%) Revolucion	16 16/1(+52%)	(9) Revolucion 16/1, One win from 40 runs. Disappointing when last of 11 at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 days ago and faces a stiff task from out of the handicap here. Inconsistent for current yard; not solid.
1	1 (1) (20/1 +20%) Arlecchino's Gift	20 20/1(+20%)	(1) Arlecchino's Gift 20/1, C&D winner. Gone off the boil of late, last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 27 days ago. Has plenty to find on that evidence but is back down in class. Scored four times in 2024; form dipped the last twice.

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POETIC JACK proved to be disappointing when attempting to follow up a C&D success at Chelmsford. However, the five-year-old, who had been in consistent form prior to that display, is more than capable of leaving the effort behind and is expected to confirm placings with Alshimali from their meeting here at the start of last month. Arlecchino's Gift won off this mark at Wolverhampton in September and it would be no surprise if he bounced back to form.

A good opportunity for ALSHIMALI who has been knocking on the door of late and a repeat effort should be good enough to take this. C&D winner Poetic Jack can leave his last run behind, with Big Bard not discounted having been too keen when well-backed at Kempton.

In-form maiden ALSHIMALI is taken to open his account and reverse C&D placings with Poetic Jack.

12:45 Lingfield Maiden (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (9/4 +55%) Pride Of Donegal	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(7) Pride Of Donegal 9/4, 100,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior colt. Unable to build on promise of debut when beaten (evens) at Southwell (8f) 50 days ago, hung left and kept on into third. Step up in trip looks the way to go and that could bring out more improvement in this lightly-raced individual from yard who are flying. A leading player on form and it looks very much as if this longer trip will suit him well.
2	2 (2) (5/2 -43%) Plage De Havre	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(2) Plage De Havre 5/2, Gelding has progressed with every run. Likely bumped into one when second of 14 in a novice event at Chelmsford City (10f) 36 days ago, made most, kicked off home turn but no match for winner late on. No surprise to see similar tactics here and should make a bold bid for in-form trainer. Front-running second in AW novice events at 9.4f and 1m2f; sets a clear standard on form.
8	8 (8) (4/1 -113%) Tribal Act	4 4/1(-113%)	(8) Tribal Act 4/1, Sea The Stars gelding. Half-brother to smart 1¼m/11f winner Marching Army and useful 1m winner Glittering Lights. Caught the eye on debut, getting the hang of things as the race wore on finishing fifth (met trouble) in a Kempton maiden (11f). Bound to benefit from that experience and leading chance. Two rivals have better form but this one could be a big improver after his Kempton 5th.
9	9 (9) (7/1 +61%) Romance In Rome	7 7/1(+61%)	(9) Romance In Rome 7/1, Churchill filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Yaajooz. Dam unraced out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Cherokee. Tough ask taking on colts with experience on racecourse debut. Churchill half-sister to 1m winner Yaajooz (RPR 79); needs a close look on debut.
6	6 (6) (8/1 +33%) Sawgrass	8 8/1(+33%)	(6) Sawgrass 8/1, Gleneagles Filly. Sister to smart winner up to 1½m Stay Alert and interesting to see if any market support comes her way on racecourse bow. Wears a tongue-tie. Tongue tied for this debut; with her pedigree she is very much one to note.
5	5 (5) (20/1 +39%) Ruby Kendyl	20 20/1(+39%)	(5) Ruby Kendyl 20/1, Half-sister to several winners, including 1m/8.3f winner Al Nafoorah (by Bated Breath) and Hallalulu, winner up to 9.5f. Plenty of stamina on the dam's side but likely to need the experience. 5,000gns yearling; eighth foal; Ulysses half-sister to four winners, two fairly useful.
3	3 (3) (20/1 +75%) Skimming Along	20 20/1(+75%)	(3) Skimming Along 20/1, Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1m Sound Advice (2-y-o 7f winner, by Echo of Light) and 1m-1¼m winner Home Before Dusk (by Medicean). Gelded and wears a hood for his belated racecourse debut. Best to look elsewhere. 4,000gns yearling; ninth foal; Postponed half-brother to five winners, two useful; hooded.
4	4 (4) (25/1 +69%) Star Of Jupiter	25 25/1(+69%)	(4) Star Of Jupiter 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 50/1) in November, left behind over 2f out. Needs more. Well beaten on AW when 150-1 at Southwell (1m) and 50-1 at Wolverhampton (9.4f).
1	1 (1) (33/1 +74%) Formal Address	33 33/1(+74%)	(1) Formal Address 33/1, Camelot gelding who has been well held in novice contests. Low-grade handicaps will be more his bag moving forward. Soundly beaten at big odds; probably best watched until he is given a handicap mark.

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PLAGE DE HAVRE was no match for a useful prospect of Godolphin's when runner-up at Chelmsford on his latest start, but this may be the ideal opportunity for Andrew Balding's gelding to get off the mark. Pride Of Donegal is likely to benefit from stepping up in distance based on his pedigree, while better is expected from Tribal Act, assuming he has learned plenty from his debut experience at Kempton.

PLAGE DE HAVRE did little wrong in defeat when second at Chelmsford last month, seemingly bumping into a useful one. He can make his experience count over the promising Tribal Act who was still learning on the job on debut. Pride of Donegal can claim bronze on his first try at this trip.

Among those who have run, PLAGE DE HAVRE, Pride Of Donegal and Tribal Act are highly plausible as potential winners.

13:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (11/4 +45%) Nordic Glory	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(1) Nordic Glory 11/4, Five-time course winner. Latest win at Windsor in August. Respectable second of 5 in handicap over 5f here in September. Returned in similar form when second of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, AW, 3/1) 19 days ago, having been well-backed. One for the shortlist. Five wins around here and only just beaten on return from a break last month; major player.
3	3 (3) (7/2 -17%) Unavailable	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(3) Unavailable 7/2, C&D winner was supported in the betting and bounced back to form in first-time tongue strap when winning a 12-runner handicap at this course (6f, AW) 19 days ago, racing enthusiastically from the front. Likely to go well again but may face competition for the lead. C&D winner and back to winning ways here last month; still well treated despite 3lb rise.
6	6 (6) (7/2 +13%) Second Collection	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(6) Second Collection 7/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 7/1) 25 days ago, benefitting from the application of first-time blinkers (retained). Given a patient ride that day and similar tactics could work well here with plenty of pace on paper. 1lb higher than when winning at Wolverhampton last time; form worked out well; shortlisted.
7	7 (7) (13/2 +46%) My Turn Now	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(7) My Turn Now 13/2, Couldn't back up recent win at Chelmsford when fifth of 9 to Second Collection in a handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 25 days ago, raced keenly. Likely to be pushing the pace here again today. No excuses when behind Second Collection at Wolverhampton last month; others appeal more.
2	2 (2) (13/2 -8%) My Genghis	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) My Genghis 13/2, Hasn't been seen to best effect on last three runs, latest when not ideally placed and hampered finishing fifth of 9 in a handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 11/4) 32 days ago. Entitled to go close with a smoother passage. Still 6lb higher than when bolting up at Brighton in October; Tapeta may suit him better.
8	8 (8) (8/1 +6%) Suanni	8 8/1(+6%)	(8) Suanni 8/1, Below-par when unable to get the outright lead, finishing 5¼ lengths eighth of 9 to Second Collection in a handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 25 days ago. Could bounce back. C&D winner; behind a couple of these at Wolverhampton last time and needs to bounce back.
4	4 (4) (20/1 +29%) Wakai Umi	20 20/1(+29%)	(4) Wakai Umi 20/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton 50 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Each-way claims on the best of her form. 0-13 since her successful stable debut; needs a turnaround.
5	5 (5) (25/1 -39%) Voodoo Ray	25 25/1(-39%)	(5) Voodoo Ray 25/1, Has been out of form, latest when last of 12 to Unavailable in handicap at this course (6f, AW) 19 days ago. Hard to recommend despite falling mark, although any support in the market would be significant. Hasn't beaten many in his last eight outings; interesting to see if his backers return.

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Nordic Glory and My Genghis are reliable options, while Second Collection was revived by first-time blinkers when landing a similar event at Wolverhampton last month. She rates a key player nudged up just 1lb, but MY TURN NOW was too keen for her own good in that race and may be able to turn the tables if settling better. Unavailable is not dismissed back over 5f and adds further depth to a competitive event for the grade.

A competitive race with several who like to go forward and that could set it up for SECOND COLLECTION who benefitted from a patient ride when scoring in first-time blinkers last time. My Genghis hasn't had things go his way on his last few starts and he can make it a 1-2 for his in-form stable. Recent course winner Unavailable can go well again.

This can go to NORDIC GLORY who loves it around here and who ran very well at this venue last time on his return from a break.

13:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (3/1 +10%) Monsieur Beaulieu	3 3/1(+10%)	(3) Monsieur Beaulieu 3/1, C&D winner in December. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 11/4) 10 days ago. Enjoying a good run and got to be of interest again. Has run well in all three visits here including a win over this trip; should go well again.
7	7 (7) (10/3 +11%) Bell Shot	3.333333 10/3(+11%)	(7) Bell Shot 10/3, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D (AW) 19 days ago. Respected. C&D winner who ran well here last time, but needs a little more to defy this mark.
1	1 (1) (9/2 -13%) Giant	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Giant 9/2, 6/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 65 days ago, better placed than most. First run at Lingfield. Still 6lb higher than for his sole handicap success; first visit here.
5	5 (5) (11/2 -22%) Thapa Vc	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(5) Thapa Vc 11/2, C&D winner. Off 11 weeks, 13/2, good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 10 days ago, finishing well (Monsieur Beaulieu third). Solid claims off the same mark. Only just failed to get up over C&D ten days ago; a repeat would give him every chance.
2	2 (2) (8/1 +20%) Giorgio M	8 8/1(+20%)	(2) Giorgio M 8/1, Unreliable sort. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/1) 27 days ago. Others more persuasive. Back off last winning mark, but a modest effort last time; first visit to Lingfield.
4	4 (4) (10/1 0%) G'daay	10 10/1(0%)	(4) G'daay 10/1, C&D winner. Scored in August. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 33/1) 36 days ago. Back below last winning mark. C&D winner who has dropped 1lb lower than when last successful; could go well.
8	8 (8) (12/1 +25%) Soar Above	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Soar Above 12/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap (5/1) at Kempton (7f) 116 days ago. Will find easier races. Makes his first visit here; record suggests this first start in four months may be needed.
6	6 (6) (16/1 +20%) Arctician	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Arctician 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in October. 11/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 67 days ago. All five wins have come over 7f on the AW, but needs to bounce back from a modest effort.
9	9 (9) (25/1 +24%) Twirler	25 25/1(+24%)	(9) Twirler 25/1, 33/1, first run since leaving Charlie Fellowes when sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 10 days ago. Dual AW winner and could show more now. A bit hit and miss since winning twice on Tapeta early last year; held on stable debut.

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Monsieur Beaulieu has been a good servant for Nick Littmoden and having won over C&D last month, he can have a major say after being narrowly denied when third off this figure back here on New Year's Eve. However, fellow track-and-trip winner BELL SHOT, who has hit the target off higher marks on turf, potentially offers more value after hinting at a revival of late. Thapa VC is closely matched with his two likely main rivals so also enters calculations.

THAPA VC and Monsieur Beaulieu are closely matched on their running here last week and can come to the fore again, with Mark Rimell's charge fancied to come out on top if getting the breaks. Bell Shot is also respected.

The vote goes to THAPA VC who only just failed to get up over C&D ten days ago. He can go one better from the same mark.

14:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (3/1 +10%) The Thames Boatman	3 3/1(+10%)	(2) The Thames Boatman 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September and shaped as if better for the run when sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 5/1) 10 days ago. 3-4 around here; should get the strong pace he needs and a big effort is anticipated.
1	1 (1) (3/1 0%) Michaela's Boy	3 3/1(0%)	(1) Michaela's Boy 3/1, Confirmed recent promise when winning 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 14 days ago, all out. Small rise in the weights may not prevent the follow up. 1lb higher than for a narrow win last time, but didn't run very well in only visit here.
5	5 (5) (4/1 +0%) Mc Loven	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Mc Loven 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 6/5, creditable second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 19 days ago. Seems sure to go well again. Record over C&D reads 132; could be hard to catch if left alone in front.
3	3 (3) (5/1 +0%) Diomed Spirit	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Diomed Spirit 5/1, C&D winner who returned to form on his second run back from a break when third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 32 days ago. Can remain competitive. C&D winner; back to form when a close third last time; contender if backing that up.
6	6 (6) (5/1 +44%) G'day Mate	5 5/1(+44%)	(6) G'day Mate 5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (6f, AW) 19 days ago, doing too much too soon. Possibilities if building on that run. 0-9 since joining this yard; may need the extra furlong now.
4	4 (4) (10/1 +0%) Almaty Star	10 10/1(+0%)	(4) Almaty Star 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Goodwood in September. Possibly unsuited by conditions when eighth of 10 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, soft) on final outing and could bounce back returning after a break. Has gone well fresh before and appears to like this C&D (record 122); shortlisted.
7	7 (7) (12/1 +0%) Dashing Harry	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Dashing Harry 12/1, Latest win at Southwell in November. Too free last 2 outings, including in a first-time hood at this course latterly. Out of the frame in three starts since winning at Southwell in November; others preferred.

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THE THAMES BOATMAN, who has form that ties in with a few of these, overcame a tardy start to get back to winning ways over C&D in September and, having been tried in deeper races since, he can uphold the form with runner-up Almaty Star and third-placed Mc Loven off just a 3lb higher rating. A previous C&D winner, Diomed Spirit isn't weighted out of this and is another to bear in mind if he attracts support in the betting.

MICHAELA'S BOY did quite well to hold off a pair ridden in contrasting fashion at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago and is the percentage call to go in again following a small rise in the weights. Mc Loven and Diomed Sprit head the opposition in tightly-knit affair.

Another chance is given to THE THAMES BOATMAN. He lost his unbeaten course record last time, but that was in a 0-105 contest.

14:55 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (15/8 -15%) Tortured Soul	1.875 15/8(-15%)	(6) Tortured Soul 15/8, C&D winner who got back on the scoresheet in 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 11 days ago, by 1¼ lengths from Charlie's Choice. Escapes a penalty for that success and has obvious claims of following up. 7-13 on AW; won 11 days ago; has same mark today (due to go back up 3lb) and a big chance.
2	2 (2) (10/3 -11%) Charlie's Choice	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(2) Charlie's Choice 10/3, Latest win at Southwell in December and ran at least as well when second of 8 to Tortured Soul in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 4/1) 11 days ago, running on. Seems likely to go well again. Reliable and never better, winning over 1m3f at Southwell in between two seconds over 1m4f.
4	4 (4) (5/1 +17%) Sharp Distinction	5 5/1(+17%)	(4) Sharp Distinction 5/1, Took advantage of drop in the weights over C&D in November prior to showing some aptitude for hurdling at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) on NH debut. Merits consideration back in this sphere. Latest Flat start was a C&D win in November; hurdling debut last month did not go so well.
7	7 (7) (7/1 +13%) Addosh	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Addosh 7/1, Produced the best turn of finishing speed to come out on top in a falsely-run race at Wolverhampton in October and ran to a similar level under a penalty in a deeper race there next time. Drops back in trip after a break. Not dismissed but she needs to better her October AW form by some way.
5	5 (5) (8/1 +60%) Haliphon	8 8/1(+60%)	(5) Haliphon 8/1, Latest win at Haydock in September. 14/1 and visored for 1st time, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 23 days ago. September saw him end a long losing run; thereabouts in three of four races since.
1	1 (1) (10/1 +0%) Met Office	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Met Office 10/1, 5/1, bit below form when sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 23 days ago, caught wider than ideal. Not dismissed down in grade. 50-1 win in November 2023; approached that form only once (three starts back) last year.
3	3 (3) (16/1 -14%) Annexation	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Annexation 16/1, Ran one of lesser races when seventh of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 50/1). Off 105 days. First run for yard after leaving Henry De Bromhead and in with a shout if bouncing back. Tried further than 10.5f on Flat only once; sold out of Henry de Bromhead's for £3,000.

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Having accounted for Charlie's Choice in an apprentice handicap at Wolverhampton last week, TORTURED SOUL should prove tough to beat racing off the same mark. The son of Zoffany is 3lb well-in and edges the vote over Addosh, who has performed with credit since racing under the tutelage of James Owen and a 77-day break may have freshened her up. Sharp Distinction is also noted reverting to the C&D of his last victory.

TORTURED SOUL was right back on song when scoring at Wolverhampton recently and is a straightforward choice to follow up given he escapes a penalty for that success. Charlie's Choice can go well again, while Sharp Distinction remains fairly treated on old form.

Having been first and second at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, TORTURED SOUL (nap) and Charlie's Choice can come to the fore again.

15:25 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (9/4 +25%) H Key Lails	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(2) H Key Lails 9/4, 12/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (AW) 19 days ago by 2 lengths from Book of Life, well ridden by this pilot (first time up). Can go close again up 4 lb. Consistent since returned to AW; made all to beat Book Of Life over C&D last time.
8	8 (8) (4/1 +20%) The Spotlight Kid	4 4/1(+20%)	(8) The Spotlight Kid 4/1, Latest win at Kempton in November. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 13/2) 20 days ago. Unable to land the hat-trick there but continues in good form and can go well once more. In good form since returned to AW and remains favourably treated on historical data.
5	5 (5) (5/1 -11%) Roscioli	5 5/1(-11%)	(5) Roscioli 5/1, 9/2, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good to soft) 94 days ago, doing too much too soon. Worth a look on return. Placed in last three attempts over C&D; each-way possibilities.
4	4 (4) (13/2 -8%) Book Of Life	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(4) Book Of Life 13/2, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 13 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Runner-up 3 times prior to that and can go well. 0-12 for current yard but ties in with H Key Lails on penultimate effort (over C&D).
1	1 (1) (15/2 +25%) My Mate Mike	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(1) My Mate Mike 15/2, Course winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. Eighth of 12 in handicap (3/1) at this course (7f, AW) 37 days ago. All wins over 7f and has something to prove back up in distance.
9	9 (9) (12/1 +33%) Colorada Dancer	12 12/1(+33%)	(9) Colorada Dancer 12/1, Won at York in 2023. Eighth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Ayr (8f, good) 92 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving Richard Fahey. Not solid on 2024 form; debut for new yard.
7	7 (7) (14/1 +36%) Claxton Bay	14 14/1(+36%)	(7) Claxton Bay 14/1, Winner at Beverley in September. Last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 25/1) 58 days ago. Failed to beat a rival in last two AW attempts.
10	10 (10) (20/1 -43%) Gone Rogue	20 20/1(-43%)	(10) Gone Rogue 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, first run since leaving Charlie Johnston when last of 11 in handicap at this course (10f, AW) 19 days ago. On a tempting mark. 0-4 on AW but is well handicapped on best turf form.
6	6 (6) (20/1 -25%) Havana Touch	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Havana Touch 20/1, Won at Chelmsford in 2023. Hooded for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 16/1) 27 days ago, very slowly away. Interesting to see market support. Well held on Tapeta the last twice; consistent (312424) in Polytrack handicaps.
3	3 (3) (25/1 +24%) Royal Jet	25 25/1(+24%)	(3) Royal Jet 25/1, Won for Andrew Balding in 2023. Blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 22 days ago. Looking regressive and bit to prove. Has regressed sharply on AW for new stable.

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

H Key Lails looked better than ever when making all over track and trip and a 4lb higher mark shouldn't prevent another bold bid. He may find it harder to dominate from stall 10, though, and it could be worth chancing ROSCIOLI. The Territories gelding has hit the frame on his last three attempts over C&D and his current mark looks workable. The Spotlight Kid and Book Of Life warrant a second look as well.

H KEY LAILS is in a good vein of form and was well ridden by Callum Hutchinson when accounting for Book of Life here 3 weeks ago. He can see off that rival once more. The Spotlight Kid should also be in the mix again.

H Key Lails is respected but he had the run of the race over C&D last month when beating BOOK OF LIFE, who gets the vote.

15:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (3/1 +63%) Zivaniya	3 3/1(+63%)	(3) Zivaniya 3/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win here in August. Off 8 weeks, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 14/1) 27 days ago. Should be closer to form. Three AW wins, the most recent off this mark over C&D in August.
5	5 (5) (3/1 +33%) Breccia	3 3/1(+33%)	(5) Breccia 3/1, 14/1, won 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 15 days ago, well ridden. Unlucky runner-up won next time so she isn't out of things up 4 lb. Both wins at Wolverhampton, including latest start (beat a subsequent scorer).
2	2 (2) (10/3 +44%) Liberated Lad	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(2) Liberated Lad 10/3, Four wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in September. 25/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 27 days ago, not ideally placed. Shortlist material back in a class 6. Seven AW wins; not beaten far last time; 8-30 in this grade; not ruled out.
6	6 (6) (10/1 +0%) Socialist Agenda	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) Socialist Agenda 10/1, 9/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 12 days ago. Visor back on. Disappointing in the latest of his two runs this winter.
7	7 (7) (11/1 +56%) Bamboo Bay	11 11/1(+56%)	(7) Bamboo Bay 11/1, 12/1, respectable sixth of 12 in minor event at this course (12.4f) 8 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Has sixthitis since returned to AW; needs to raise his game.
1	1 (1) (11/1 -38%) Corsican Caper	11 11/1(-38%)	(1) Corsican Caper 11/1, Five wins from 20 runs last year. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (40/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Down in class and one to consider. Has a better strike-rate on turf than on AW but is 1-1 under Jo Mason.
4	4 (4) (14/1 -40%) Dark Agent	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Dark Agent 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in novice at this course (10.2f, 300/1) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip and could do better now handicapping. Needs to show improvement for this new trip on handicap debut.
9	9 (9) (14/1 -40%) Typewritten	14 14/1(-40%)	(9) Typewritten 14/1, Unreliable sort. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Good fourth of 12 in minor event at this course (12.4f, 80/1) 8 days ago, running on. Significantly back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Fourth off 7lb higher in this race last year; attractively weighted.
8	8 (8) (14/1 -180%) Star Of Markinch	14 14/1(-180%)	(8) Star Of Markinch 14/1, Maiden. Good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 20 days ago, not settling properly in a modestly-run race and having to pick her way through in the straight. Bit more needed in this. Longstanding maiden but went close over C&D last time; possibilities.

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

Star Of Markinch was friendless in the betting ahead of last month's C&D spin but the 50/1 shot finished a narrow second, which can perhaps be marked up given that she was briefly short of room approaching the furlong pole. She can go close again, but it is BRECCIA who shades preference. Robert Stephens' mare recorded a cosy victory at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and, given she remains well treated on past exploits, a 4lb rise should be no barrier to further success. Liberated Lad is also noted.

Several interesting ones in this class 6 handicap, with LIBERATED LAD chanced after shaping better on his return to 2m at Wolverhampton last time. Corsican Caper, Breccia and Zivaniya also make some appeal.

Provided she's as effective at Newcastle, BRECCIA could well follow up her Wolverhampton success. Zivaniya is second pick.

16:00 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (2/1 +33%) Brosna Town	2 2/1(+33%)	(2) Brosna Town 2/1, Very good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 28 days ago, never nearer. Not taken lightly. Best recent run when a staying third in a C&D handicap last month; claims on that form.
4	4 (4) (5/2 +44%) Eighty Eight	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(4) Eighty Eight 5/2, Won 14-runner handicap (6/1) at this course (10.7f) 23 days ago, just holding on. Can give a good account. Up 5lb for last win but yet to run over 1m4f and has not looked to be crying out for it.
8	8 (8) (7/1 -75%) Rhythm And Tyne	7 7/1(-75%)	(8) Rhythm And Tyne 7/1, Course winner. 10/3, bit below form second of 13 in claimer at this C&D 30 days ago. Claims on best form. Proved effective over this trip when touched off in a C&D claimer last month; big chance.
3	3 (3) (15/2 -88%) Autocrat	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(3) Autocrat 15/2, 4-time course winner. Latest win here in November. 7/4, shaped as if still in good form when third of 13 in claimer at this C&D 30 days ago. Needs considering. Has won over this trip but probably better over 1m2f; likely to go well though.
7	7 (7) (8/1 -45%) Rockview Consort	8 8/1(-45%)	(7) Rockview Consort 8/1, Course winner. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (16f, 11/2) 21 days ago. Player back down in trip. Attractive proposition in a race where some of the market leaders are unproven at the trip.
6	6 (6) (8/1 +50%) Jazz Forever	8 8/1(+50%)	(6) Jazz Forever 8/1, Course winner. 5¼ lengths ninth of 14 to Eighty Eight in handicap at this course (10.7f, 10/1) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Less to recommend of late and no impression behind Eighty Eight here last month.
1	1 (1) (18/1 -13%) Polemon	18 18/1(-13%)	(1) Polemon 18/1, Three wins from 13 runs last year. 50/1, below form sixth of 17 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 15 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Has work to do. Comes here on the back of two decent efforts in maiden hurdles; not discounted.
11	11 (11) (28/1 +30%) Figurehead	28 28/1(+30%)	(11) Figurehead 28/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 35 days ago, merely closing up late. 34-race maiden; some reasonable placed form but has always found one or two too good.
9	9 (9) (33/1 +0%) Nika Pika	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Nika Pika 33/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Patrick Magee when respectable 5 lengths eighth of 14 to Eighty Eight in handicap at this course (10.7f) 23 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Has not been at her best beyond a mile or in one run on the surface; tried in a hood here.
10	10 (10) (50/1 +0%) Saga Des Aigles	50 50/1(+0%)	(10) Saga Des Aigles 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 200/1, thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (20.1f, good to soft) on NH debut 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Tough to assess at present. Showed a glimmer of promise in a C&D maiden in November but well beaten since.
5	5 (5) (100/1 -150%) Bambeano	100 100/1(-150%)	(5) Bambeano 100/1, C&D winner. 100/1, twelfth of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 13 days ago. Fair on the Flat, bit below form on last Flat run. Well beaten in a Limerick maiden hurdle last month on her second run after 14 months off.

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

RHYTHM AND TYNE had both Autocrat and Rockview Consort behind when just denied in a claimer over C&D last month. The selection won twice over an extended 1m2f here near the end of 2023 and has since been mainly campaigned over hurdles. Brosna Town won a maiden over this trip at Fairyhouse last summer and kept on well when an encouraging third to Pepper Noir on his first outing at this venue last month, while Eighty Eight confirmed the promise of his second to Trishuli River when going one better here just before Christmas but is unproven over this trip.

BROSNA TOWN showed improved form switched to this surface when third over C&D 4 weeks ago and remains unexposed. He gets the nod over Autocrat and Eighty Eight.

The one to be on could well be RHYTHM AND TYNE after a narrow defeat in a C&D claimer last month with a couple of these behind

16:10 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (5/4 +58%) Making A Move	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(6) Making A Move 5/4, 11/2, very good third of 9 in minor event at this C&D 8 days ago, poorly placed, looking unlucky not to go very close and perhaps even win. Strong claims. Improved effort and looked a shade unlucky in similar event over C&D last week; respected.
9	9 (9) (11/2 +45%) Mr Heinz	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(9) Mr Heinz 11/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 22/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 21 days ago. Blinkers back on. Has gained both wins over C&D; frame possibilities on classified debut.
5	5 (5) (11/2 -22%) Just Typical	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(5) Just Typical 11/2, Winner here in November. 9/4, below form fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago. Can make presence felt in this company. Disappointing last time; major contender at the weights, provided he rebounds.
2	2 (2) (6/1 +14%) Concert Boy	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Concert Boy 6/1, One win (here) from 39 Flat runs. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/1) 3 days ago. Blinkers back on. Regular slow starter but holds the best chance on ratings switched to classified level.
3	3 (3) (7/1 -40%) Eva Rosie	7 7/1(-40%)	(3) Eva Rosie 7/1, Modest mare. 12/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at this C&D 8 days ago, shaping much better than distance beaten, not much room and not knocked about. Interesting. Maiden who had no luck here last week; solid record otherwise at classified level.
7	7 (7) (11/1 -57%) Martin's Brig	11 11/1(-57%)	(7) Martin's Brig 11/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 5/1, creditable second of 8 in minor event at this C&D 8 days ago, having run of race. Bit more needed. Ran respectably from the front in similar event over C&D last week; not ruled out.
10	10 (10) (16/1 -100%) Pop Favorite	16 16/1(-100%)	(10) Pop Favorite 16/1, Modest gelding. 6-time C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 8 in minor event (6/1) at this C&D 8 days ago. Interesting, having been successful the last time Mikkel Mortensen was on board.
4	4 (4) (18/1 +10%) Inexplicable	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) Inexplicable 18/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 40/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at this C&D 8 days ago, well positioned. Ties in with a couple of these rivals on C&D running last week.
11	11 (11) (66/1 -32%) Top Gun Tina	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Top Gun Tina 66/1, Modest mare. 25/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Maiden who failed to beat a rival here last month on return from layoff.
8	8 (8) (80/1 -100%) Mr Coco Bean	80 80/1(-100%)	(8) Mr Coco Bean 80/1, Forty eight runs since last win in 2021. 33/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at this C&D 8 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Plenty to find on recent form. On a very long losing spell and recent form is unconvincing.
1	1 (1) (250/1 -150%) Brave Musketeer	250 250/1(-150%)	(1) Brave Musketeer 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in minor event (125/1) at this C&D 8 days ago. Finished last over C&D last week; again has the worst chance on ratings.

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

Martin's Brig hit the woodwork in a similar C&D event recently and is entitled to respect on that evidence, but the vote goes to MAKING A MOVE. The lightly-raced five-year-old didn't have the clearest of passages when beaten three-quarters of a length into third over track and trip last week and, given a kinder trip, there should be no reason why the gelded son of Churchill won't go very close. Just Typical has an excellent chance on these terms, but stall one could pose an issue.

MAKING A MOVE has looked a winner waiting to happen on both starts for Daragh Bourke here and can open his account. Eva Rosie caught the eye in a similar race here last week and is interesting, while Just Typical could also make his presence felt.

Granted better fortune, MAKING A MOVE could well open his account. Eva Rosie is second choice.

16:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
3	3 (3) (11/10 +27%) Tomarlo	1.1 11/10(+27%)	(3) Tomarlo 11/10, C&D winner. Winner here in November. 9/4, good second of 13 in nursery at this course (7f) 51 days ago. Another big run on the way. Up another 4lb for latest but trip and surface suit him well; likely to take the beating.
7	7 (7) (5/2 +25%) Movin And Groovin	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(7) Movin And Groovin 5/2, Good second of 9 in nursery at this C&D (5/2) 30 days ago. Merits consideration. Ran well back at this trip in a similar nursery last month; should go well once more.
2	2 (2) (11/2 -83%) Lyle The Crocodile	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(2) Lyle The Crocodile 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, good third of 14 in nursery at this course (7f) 23 days ago. More to come back over 6f and set to go well. Dropping back to this trip should suit and no surprise should he be a factor.
1	1 (1) (7/1 +0%) Bansha Belle	7 7/1(+0%)	(1) Bansha Belle 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, respectable fifth of 9 in nursery at this C&D 30 days ago. Shade disappointing on her nursery debut here last month; might want an extra furlong.
4	4 (4) (28/1 -40%) Weegeebear	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Weegeebear 28/1, 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form seventh of 12 in nursery at this course (8f) 56 days ago. Blinkers back on. Soundly beaten in two runs here for his current trainer including over 1m here in November.
5	5 (5) (33/1 -106%) Endless Dawn	33 33/1(-106%)	(5) Endless Dawn 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 102 days/first run for yard after leaving Miss Natalia Lupini. Makes handicap/AW debut. Improvement needed. Debuts on the surface and for Ado McGuinness here; could be worth a market check.
6	6 (6) (50/1 -355%) Hooz In Court	50 50/1(-355%)	(6) Hooz In Court 50/1, Excellent fourth of 13 in nursery (66/1) at this course (8f) 56 days ago, running on late. Back down in trip. Ran well over 1m latest; on the upgrade but the drop back to this trip not certain to suit.
8	8 (8) (50/1 -25%) Drish Samphire	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Drish Samphire 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, 6¼ lengths ninth of 14 to Tomarlo in nursery at this C&D 65 days ago. Did not match her best on her debut on this surface last month; others preferred.

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

LYLE THE CROCODILE showed some promise in three maiden starts over this trip and may have just found the step up to 7f a shade too far when a promising third to Your Call on his first handicap start here last month. Tomarlo had Movin And Groovin about three lengths behind when scoring over C&D in November and was subsequently only caught in the closing stages when stepping up a furlong. Movin And Groovin can't be discounted on these revised terms and had Bansha Belle three lengths behind when again filling the runner-up spot over 6f last time. Hooz In Court kept on well over a mile here last time but may not be suited by this drop back in distance.

There is more to come from LYLE THE CROCODILE and he can open his account back down in trip. Tomarlo and Movin And Groovin should go well again also.

The one to beat is the progressive TOMARLO(nap) who will appreciate coming back to 6f after a narrow defeat over 7f in November

16:45 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (8/11 +76%) Bragbor	0.727273 8/11(+76%)	(2) Bragbor 8/11, 34,000 gns yearling, €400,000 2-y-o, Saxon Warrior gelding. Half-brother to 9.5f-12.4f winner Rubellite. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 6f winner Dream Dubai. Presumably not been the easiest to train to be making his debut now but he commands market attention. Bought for 400,000euros at breeze-up in spring 2023; makes belated debut here.
5	5 (5) (3/1 +33%) Parkland	3 3/1(+33%)	(5) Parkland 3/1, Chased home subsequent 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech on second start at Kempton (1m) 12 months ago but not in same form when seventh of 11 in a Doncaster novice (1m) in May. Absent and subsequently gelded and he appeals as the type who could yet have more to offer. Absent since last May but began career with three promising 1m runs; major player.
1	1 (1) (10/3 +100%) Sovereign Sea	3.333333 10/3(+100%)	(1) Sovereign Sea 10/3, €200,000 2-y-o, Ten Sovereigns gelding who was all the rage in the betting and confirmed himself an above-average sort when winning 4-runner C&D novice on debut in November, quickening clear with plenty in hand. Sure to progress and he's shortlisted. Readily won four-runner C&D novice on debut and looks a good prospect.
4	4 (4) (14/1 -115%) Kingdom Of Time	14 14/1(-115%)	(4) Kingdom Of Time 14/1, Fair form in pair of turf maidens for Charlie Appleby in 2023. Off 15 months/gelded, shade disappointing starting out for new yard when third of 5 in a C&D novice 32 days ago, having very much had run of race. Possible he'll be sharper with that run under his belt. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Quite promising 2yo for Goldolphin and ran okay for new stable last month; a possible.
6	6 (6) (20/1 +50%) Without Compromise	20 20/1(+50%)	(6) Without Compromise 20/1, Sales price dropped by a huge amount as a 3-y-o and he could only run to a modest level in a pair of novice contests over C&D/at Southwell last month. Likely type for handicaps moving forward. Showed significant ability on both starts last month but has a bit to find today.
8	8 (8) (150/1 -200%) Encircle	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Encircle 150/1, Finished runner-up (fair form) on sole start for Simon and Ed Crisford this time last year. Sold cheaply thereafter and probably found the drop back in trip against her after 11 months off when seventh of 11 in maiden at this course (7.1f) 8 days ago. Another likely type for handicaps. Second on debut last Janaury but soundly beaten when reappearing for new stable this month.
3	3 (3) (250/1 -25%) Chantilly Moon	250 250/1(-25%)	(3) Chantilly Moon 250/1, Hinted at promise in bumpers but no form over hurdles and he offered nothing on his debut in this sphere when ninth of 12 in novice here (10.2f) 4 weeks ago. Can only be watched. Pulled up in three maiden hurdles and also struggled on Flat debut.
7	7 (7) (250/1 -25%) Bella Puledra	250 250/1(-25%)	(7) Bella Puledra 250/1, Twice-raced mare who probably needed the run after 19 months off when seventh of 12 in novice at this course (10.2f) 29 days ago, weakening over 2f out. One for low-grade handicaps after this. Well beaten a huge odds here (1m2f) on first two starts; drops in trip today.
9	9 (9) (250/1 -400%) Jam Lass	250 250/1(-400%)	(9) Jam Lass 250/1, U S Navy Flag filly. 66/1, showed a bit without being unduly punished when last of 6 in C&D maiden on debut 24 days ago, losing place 2f out. One for later on. Last of six when 66-1 for C&D maiden on last month's debut.

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

Sovereign Sea didn't need to come out of second gear to make a winning debut over C&D in November. He'll be a force with improvement likely, but it might be tough to shoulder a penalty up against PARKLAND. The son of Wootton Bassett showed clear ability on Polytrack at Chelmsford and Kempton, most notably when chasing home Guineas hero Notable Speech at the Sunbury circuit just under a year ago. He came up short at Doncaster in May, but this is not as deep and he might be worth chancing on his comeback. Kingdom Of Time should not be underestimated either.

SOVEREIGN SEA was all the rage in the betting and confirmed himself an above-average prospect when landing a 4-runner C&D novice on debut in November. Not needing to be extended then, he's fancied to make a bold bid under a penalty with progress anticipated. Parkland, who has finished runner-up to subsequent 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech, is feared returning from 7 months off. Newcomer Bragbor is another to consider, particularly if strong in the betting.

This is a tricky puzzle to solve but PARKLAND looked promising on his first three starts gets the vote ahead of Sovereign Sea.

17:00 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (5/2 +38%) Sayifyouwill	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(2) Sayifyouwill 5/2, Course winner. Latest win here in November. First run since leaving Sean Davis when creditable fourth of 9 in minor event at this course (8f, 10/3) 21 days ago. Solid runs in a claimer and a handicap last twice then would put her in the mix here.
7	7 (7) (11/4 +54%) Shoot To Kill	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(7) Shoot To Kill 11/4, Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at this C&D (11/2) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly. Up 4lb for his handicap win last month and likely to be thereabouts again.
3	3 (3) (3/1 -50%) Current Option	3 3/1(-50%)	(3) Current Option 3/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 15/2, good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Player. Beaten a neck over C&D last month; up 4lb for that and will go close with a reproduction.
1	1 (1) (9/2 +10%) Clarita	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(1) Clarita 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 23 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Found the 8lb rise a little too much over C&D last month; 7lb claimer a help here.
8	8 (8) (14/1 -17%) Ransom	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Ransom 14/1, Unreliable individual. 40/1, creditable 2¾ lengths seventh of 14 to Shoot To Kill in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Not beaten far behind Shoot To Kill here last month and down another 2lb; each-way chance.
12	12 (12) (16/1 -14%) Nikki Swango	16 16/1(-14%)	(12) Nikki Swango 16/1, Course winner. 50/1, first run since leaving Adrian McGuinness when respectable 3½ lengths eighth of 14 to Shoot To Kill in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Mid-division behind Shoot To Kill on her C&D stable debut before the break.
4	4 (4) (18/1 -13%) Benavente	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Benavente 18/1, C&D winner. 40/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. No real impression in three runs since returning from four months off; others preferred.
11	11 (11) (33/1 +18%) Ivasecret	33 33/1(+18%)	(11) Ivasecret 33/1, Latest win at Laytown in September. 50/1, last of 9 in minor event at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Patchy form so far for his current stable; last of nine in a 1m rated race last month.
6	6 (6) (40/1 -233%) Nezeeh	40 40/1(-233%)	(6) Nezeeh 40/1, 14/1, first run since leaving Saeed Bin Suroor when ninth of 13 in claimer at this C&D 37 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Did not run badly in a C&D claimer on stable debut but may need to come down a little more.
10	10 (10) (50/1 -100%) Superior Force	50 50/1(-100%)	(10) Superior Force 50/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. First run since leaving Adrian Murray when last of 11 in handicap (50/1) at this course (6f) 28 days ago. Reportedly never travelled on his stable debut over 6f last month; best watched.
5	5 (5) (80/1 -142%) Duplantis	80 80/1(-142%)	(5) Duplantis 80/1, First run since leaving Richard John O'Brien when last of 9 in handicap (66/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. Hooded for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time. Last of nine in a C&D handicap on her stable debut last month; others preferred.
13	13 (13) (100/1 -150%) Is That Love	100 100/1(-150%)	(13) Is That Love 100/1, C&D winner. 15/2, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D. Off 14 months. First run for yard after leaving H. D. McGuigan. Form fell away in the second half of 2023; best watched after 441 days off.
9	9 (9) (150/1 -275%) May Night	150 150/1(-275%)	(9) May Night 150/1, 6¾ lengths last of 14 to Shoot To Kill in handicap (125/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Well beaten in three starts for his current trainer and makes little appeal at present.

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CURRENT OPTION has proved a great servant to connections winning the Ahonoora Premier Handicap three times at the Galway Festival and also landing a Group 3 at Tipperary. The selection held a career-high mark of 110 but still retains plenty of ability, as evidenced by his neck second to Apache Outlaw over C&D last time with a number of these rivals behind, including Clarita. Shoot To Kill has won twice over 7f here this winter, including at the last meeting before Christmas, and he remains a threat off his revised rating, while Nikki Swango and Sayifyouwill are closely matched on their running behind Comfort Line last month.

NIKKI SWANGO caught the eye starting out for this yard when 3½ lengths behind Shoot To Kill over this C&D 3 weeks ago and he's 7 lb better off with the winner here. Clarita and Current Option complete the shortlist.

Marginal preference is for the consistent SHOOT TO KILL after two wins here over the winter and looks ready to win in this grade

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (10/3 +58%) Dicko The Legend	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(2) Dicko The Legend 10/3, Landed a big-field York handicap (6f) and ended last season with a good fourth in Ayr Bronze Cup. 8/1, not seen to best effect following 3 months off when respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 9 days ago, but all 3 career victories have come at 6f. Returned from break with quite pleasing fourth over 6f here this month; 5f also suits.
8	8 (8) (10/3 +26%) Oriental Prince	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(8) Oriental Prince 10/3, Improved dropped back to the minimum trip/fitted with a hood when landing back-to-back C&D handicaps in recent weeks. Good third without settling as well when runner-up over 6f back here 8 days ago and the return to 5f looks in his favour. Respected. Aided by hood this winter, winning twice over C&D and going close over 6f.
7	7 (7) (7/2 -17%) Gustav Graves	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(7) Gustav Graves 7/2, C&D winner who confirmed promise of his previous run here when capitalising on tumbling mark in 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on Monday, well on top finish. Obvious claims under a 4 lb penalty remembering he was successful from much higher marks last winter. Well below best in recent months but won off much reduced mark on Monday; 4lb penalty.
3	3 (3) (5/1 +23%) Darlo Pride	5 5/1(+23%)	(3) Darlo Pride 5/1, Gained reward for his consistency in change of headgear when landing a C&D handicap 3 starts back and followed up at Wolverhampton later last month. Creditable third of 9 in handicap back at this C&D 13 days ago but this mark demands a little more. Back in career-best form at end of last year, winning twice over 5f; in the mix again.
4	4 (4) (7/1 -40%) Mumayaz	7 7/1(-40%)	(4) Mumayaz 7/1, Course winner. 7/1, good length second of 11 to Darlo Pride in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 20 days ago, running on late having been caught a little too far back. Needs to cut out the slow starts. Ran on well for second behind Darlo Pride last month; needs a strong pace to chase.
1	1 (1) (8/1 -33%) Thunder Star	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) Thunder Star 8/1, Winless last year but eased in weights as a result and ran well after 7 weeks off when second of 7 in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago, headed last ½f and no extra late on. No reason why she won't give another good account. Ran big race in defeat over C&D last week and has now been placed three times in a row.
6	6 (6) (25/1 -56%) Ramon Di Loria	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Ramon Di Loria 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Ayr in August. 11/2, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) in October having been left poorly placed. Returns from a break operating from last winning mark. In good form over 6f/7f on turf last summer; back from break; may need further than 5f now.
5	5 (5) (80/1 -186%) Sugar Baby	80 80/1(-186%)	(5) Sugar Baby 80/1, C&D winner who resumed winning ways at Thirsk (5f) in summer of 2023. Absent since finishing sixth of 11 in a C&D handicap 14 months ago though, so feasible to think he will be better for the run. Suited by this C&D but has been absent since some below-par efforts in autumn 2023.

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Successful on his last two starts over this C&D, ORIENTAL PRINCE performed respectably when second over further here most recently and he should be much more at home going back to 5f on this occasion. The four-year-old gets the vote ahead of Monday's Wolverhampton winner Gustav Graves and Thunder Star, who has been runner-up over track and trip on her last two appearances.

GUSTAV GRAVES confirmed the promise of his previous start here when capitalising on his much-reduced mark at Wolverhampton on Monday and, having had a prolific spell this time last winter, he's fancied to make another bold bid under a penalty. Oriental Prince back at the minimum trip, and Thunder Star, who ran well when runner-up here last time, can pose chief resistance in a competitive affair.

Most of these are in good form but there is no strong temptation to oppose progressive 4yo ORIENTAL PRINCE (nap).

17:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
9	9 (9) (7/4 -119%) Mveve	1.75 7/4(-119%)	(9) Mveve 7/4, Thrice-raced filly. 13/8, third of 10 in maiden at this course (7f) 51 days ago. The second won next time and she has leading claims in first-time tongue strap. Up in trip here with a tongue-tie tried and back in fillies' company; should go close.
5	5 (5) (5/2 +25%) Nepal	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(5) Nepal 5/2, Promising sort. Second of 7 in maiden at this course (7f, 17/2) on debut 30 days ago. Should improve and likely sort in this company. Shade unlucky when beaten a half-length in a 7f maiden here last month; likely to improve.
1	1 (1) (9/2 +72%) All Told	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(1) All Told 9/2, Tongue strap on, seventh of 12 in maiden at this C&D (20/1) on debut 49 days ago, slowly away. Made some late headway after missing the break in a C&D maiden in November; may need time.
6	6 (6) (7/1 +50%) Some Good Men Gone	7 7/1(+50%)	(6) Some Good Men Gone 7/1, €12,000 half-brother to useful French 9.5f-15f winner Waldora (by Waldgeist). Dam unraced out of winning half-sister to Phoenix Stakes/Prix Morny winner Fasliyev. Seventh of 9 in barrier trial in August. Newcomers from this stable often of interest and could go well.
4	4 (4) (12/1 +40%) Hopes Are High	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Hopes Are High 12/1, 11,000 gns yearling, Shaman colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 5.7f winner Harry Time and 7f winner Rothstein. Dam 5f-7f winner (including at 2 yrs). Quite speedily-bred newcomer; looks stable second-string here.
7	7 (7) (12/1 -50%) Eutropia	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Eutropia 12/1, 8/1, fifth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) on debut 28 days ago, not knocked about. May well do better. Caught the eye on debut when a four length fifth in a 7f fillies' maiden here; may contend.
8	8 (8) (25/1 -25%) Lady Plimsoll	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Lady Plimsoll 25/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 14 in maiden (50/1) at this course (7f) on debut 28 days ago. Step up to 1m should suit well and has a decent chance of getting involved.
2	2 (2) (50/1 -100%) Calm The Jets	50 50/1(-100%)	(2) Calm The Jets 50/1, 25,000 gns yearling, €12,000 2-y-o, Bated Breath colt. Brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Landshark and 7f winner Faattik, both useful, and half-brother to 3 winners, including 5f-7f winner Mefite. Dam 1m winner. Sales priced halved from yearling to two; best watched on debut.
3	3 (3) (125/1 -150%) Highland Harvey	125 125/1(-150%)	(3) Highland Harvey 125/1, Highland Reel gelding. Dam 1¼m winner. Highland Reel newcomer with a mix of speed and stamina in his pedigree; best watched.
10	10 (10) (150/1 -127%) Rising Sky	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) Rising Sky 150/1, €30,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Dam 1m winner out of unraced sister to Athasi Stakes winner Cool Clarity. Winners in her pedigree over a variety of trips; best watched on debut.

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MVEVE has been placed on both outings here over 7f and may have found a good opportunity to open her account. The daughter of American Pharoah lost out narrowly to Ethical Code before filling third spot behind the 84-rated Queens Fury and subsequent winner Ardagh Red. Eutropia attracted market support when fifth on debut behind the selection's stablemate Honeysuckle Rose, with Lady Plimsoll behind in sixth, while Nepal was runner-up on debut behind another Joseph O'Brien-trained maiden winner, also over 7f last month. Calm The Jets showed some promise in a barrier trial at Leopardstown.

MVEVE sets a solid standard and looks the way to go in a first-time tongue tie. Nepal looks the danger after he made a promising start here last month. Hopes Are High might be the pick of the newcomers.

It might pay to side with LADY PLIMSOLL who caught the eye in a 7f maiden here last month and will appreciate the step up in trip

17:45 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (6/4 +100%) Kranjcar	1.5 6/4(+100%)	(9) Kranjcar 6/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 3 in maiden (8/1) at Redcar (6f, heavy) 74 days ago. Remains with potential returning at such lowly level. Did not show much in three maidens (6f-7f) but remains very unexposed.
7	7 (7) (5/1 +33%) Gunnerside	5 5/1(+33%)	(7) Gunnerside 5/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 11/4, restless in the stall when ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 29 days ago. Worth another chance. In good form in handicaps here in the autumn and has good weights chance in this grade.
1	1 (1) (7/1 -27%) Alexander James	7 7/1(-27%)	(1) Alexander James 7/1, Modest gelding. Won 9-runner minor event at this course (8f, 15/2) 8 days ago. In the mix under a penalty. Won over 1m here when dipping into this grade last week and will be fine back at 7f.
2	2 (2) (7/1 +22%) Agent Mayfair	7 7/1(+22%)	(2) Agent Mayfair 7/1, Modest gelding. 9/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 12 days ago, never nearer. Significantly back up in trip. Not taken lightly. Sound effort when placed in recent 5f handicap; this return to 7f might well suit.
12	12 (12) (9/1 +36%) Yaahobby	9 9/1(+36%)	(12) Yaahobby 9/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Fifth of 8 in minor event at this course (8f, 4/1) 8 days ago, left poorly placed. Not taken lightly. Won two C&D handicaps in the autumn and has remained in fairly good form since.
5	5 (5) (14/1 -27%) Believe Me Now	14 14/1(-27%)	(5) Believe Me Now 14/1, Modest mare. Winner at Ayr in August. Below form fourth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 70 days ago. Very respectble fourth in C&D handicap on latest outing ten weeks ago; a possible.
8	8 (8) (16/1 -45%) Jems Bond	16 16/1(-45%)	(8) Jems Bond 16/1, Poor gelding. 5-time course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, third of 12 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 7 days ago. Kept on for third in this grade a week ago (6f) but others have stronger claims.
4	4 (4) (18/1 +10%) Barossa	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) Barossa 18/1, Modest mare. C&D winner. One win from 23 Flat runs. Seventh of 10 in handicap (28/1) at this course (8f) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Good claims on summer/autumn C&D form but ended 2024 with two below-par runs.
10	10 (10) (20/1 +50%) See My Baby Jive	20 20/1(+50%)	(10) See My Baby Jive 20/1, Modest mare. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 50/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago. Won three times in turf in summer 2023 but safely held in two C&D handicaps last month.
3	3 (3) (80/1 -21%) Barney's Bay	80 80/1(-21%)	(3) Barney's Bay 80/1, Last of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 66/1) 13 days ago. Very disappointing on all six starts (5f-6f) for Derek Shaw since last April.
11	11 (11) (250/1 -150%) The Muffin Man	250 250/1(-150%)	(11) The Muffin Man 250/1, 125/1, first run since leaving Shaun Harris when eleventh of 12 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 6 days ago. Visored for 1st time. 14-race maiden who struggled to get competitive in this grade at Southwell on Saturday.

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Now that ALEXANDER JAMES has regained the winning thread when dropping to this sort of level over 1m here, there could be more to come from the nine-year-old and the shorter trip may not inconvenience him. The unexposed Kranjcar is one to be interested in as he goes back up in distance. Gunnerside has decent claims based on the pick of his form.

GUNNERSIDE failed to meet expectations in a handicap here last month but is worth another chance on these terms. The unexposed Kranjcar remains with potential so is next best ahead of Agent Mayfair.

This could be a good opportunity for GUNNERSIDE, who was in good form in handicaps here in the autumn.

18:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) (13/8 +28%) Beautiful Affair	1.625 13/8(+28%)	(1) Beautiful Affair 13/8, Once-raced filly. 11/8, sixth of 11 in maiden at this C&D on debut 30 days ago, not clear run. Clearly thought capable of better. Not easy to assess debut run but clearly no surprise if she was good enough to go close.
10	10 (10) (15/8 +46%) Powerful Lady	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(10) Powerful Lady 15/8, Fair filly. Very good second of 14 in nursery (7/1) at this course (7f) 23 days ago. Sets the standard but stamina to prove. touched off in a nursery last month; looks well worth a try over this trip; stiffer task.
2	2 (2) (13/2 +19%) Bint Majestic Roi	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(2) Bint Majestic Roi 13/2, Thrice-raced filly. Seventh of 11 in maiden (10/3) at Galway (8.3f, heavy) 74 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Some promise in maidens; cheekpieces tried on debut on this surface; others more likely.
9	9 (9) (7/1 -40%) Lyra Constellation	7 7/1(-40%)	(9) Lyra Constellation 7/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 14 in maiden (20/1) at this C&D on debut 49 days ago. Sixth of 14 over 1m on debut and was only beaten 3l despite meeting some trouble.
5	5 (5) (12/1 -60%) Electric Beauty	12 12/1(-60%)	(5) Electric Beauty 12/1, Promising sort. 40/1, fourth of 11 in maiden at this C&D on debut 30 days ago, having to pick way through. Open to progress. Shaped very nicely when a staying fourth in a similar maiden here last month; contender.
4	4 (4) (16/1 -129%) Denim And Diamonds	16 16/1(-129%)	(4) Denim And Diamonds 16/1, Twice-raced filly. 33/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at this C&D 30 days ago. Improved on her debut effort when fifth in a C&D maiden last month; more needed.
8	8 (8) (25/1 -213%) Love Sonnet	25 25/1(-213%)	(8) Love Sonnet 25/1, Once-raced filly. Ninth of 11 in maiden (14/1) at this C&D on debut 30 days ago, headway when snatched up over 1f out. Should have more to offer. Got squeezed up inside the last when down the field in a similar maiden last month.
7	7 (7) (40/1 +60%) Jasmine Affanalis	40 40/1(+60%)	(7) Jasmine Affanalis 40/1, Once-raced filly. Hooded, eleventh of 14 in maiden (80/1) at this course (7f) on debut 28 days ago. Trip will probably suit and may well improve enough to outrun her likely odds.
11	11 (11) (50/1 -52%) Real Petite	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Real Petite 50/1, €15,000 yearling, Amaron filly. Sister/half-sister to 2 minor winners abroad. Dam, French 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful French/German 1½m-1 3/4m winner Bebe Cherie. Stoutly-bred newcomer and probably best watched on debut.
6	6 (6) (150/1 -50%) Heaven's On Fire	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Heaven's On Fire 150/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 13 in maiden (80/1) at Fairyhouse (6f, good) on debut. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Slowly away and ran green on debut at Fairyhouse in July; can be left out of calculations.
12	12 (12) (200/1 -100%) Shuyak	200 200/1(-100%)	(12) Shuyak 200/1, Once-raced filly. Seventh of 9 in minor event (200/1) at this course (7f) on debut 37 days ago. Only beat a couple home in a 7f conditions race last month; others preferred.
3	3 (3) (250/1 -150%) Clarabell	250 250/1(-150%)	(3) Clarabell 250/1, Lightly-raced filly. 50/1, twelfth of 13 in nursery at this course (7f) 51 days ago. Not a factor in four maidens and a nursery; makes little appeal in this company.

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Electric Beauty, Denim And Diamonds and BEAUTIFUL AFFAIR were only separated by about a length in the maiden won by the selection's stablemate Sweet Illusions over C&D last month. The Wootton Bassett filly is obviously held in good regard as she was sent off the heavily backed 11/8 favourite for that debut run and didn't enjoy the clearest of passages. Electric Beauty was also having her first run and there was plenty to like about the way she came home strongly inside the final furlong. Powerful Lady enters calculations on her neck second to Your Call here last time, while Lyra Constellation and Bint Majestic Roi are others to consider.

BEAUTIFUL AFFAIR wasn't seen to best effect when strong in the betting on debut over C&D last month and rates a likely contender. Electric Beauty and Love Sonnet also made eye-catching debuts in the same maiden and they head the dangers.

Preference is for ELECTRIC BEAUTY who really caught the eye on debut here last month and should go very close

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (16/5 +51%) Three Beauz	3.2 16/5(+51%)	(4) Three Beauz 16/5, C&D winner who bounced back to form when headed close home back here on New Year's Day. Disappointing when eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 6 days ago but the return to this venue may well see her in a better light. Has a big effort in her but last week's Southwell effort puts a spanner in the works.
5	5 (5) (7/2 +36%) Beaumadier	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(5) Beaumadier 7/2, Modest maiden. Sixth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to firm) in June. Starts out for new yard following an absence and the betting can prove an informative guide. 0-14 but with a new trainer and worth a market check now returning from a break.
1	1 (1) (7/2 -56%) Beneficiary	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(1) Beneficiary 7/2, Course winner who capitalised on his reduced mark when winning 10-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 6 days ago. Had a bit to spare then and he's of interest turned out under a penalty. Raced prominently and saw it out best over Southwell's 6f last week.
2	2 (2) (5/1 -25%) Desert Master	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Desert Master 5/1, C&D winner. 12/1, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) 12 days ago, well positioned. Another holding claims lining up under a penalty. Good value for recent narrow winning margin and he's a C&D winner; penalised.
6	6 (6) (7/1 +50%) Phoenix Star	7 7/1(+50%)	(6) Phoenix Star 7/1, 5-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 24 days ago, going with little fluency and always behind. Needs to step up on recent efforts if he's to figure. Needs a revival but has won plenty here and was third in this 12 months ago.
9	9 (9) (16/1 -100%) Rockley Point	16 16/1(-100%)	(9) Rockley Point 16/1, 4-time course winner. Thirty runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, ran respectably when third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Each-way claims in refitted blinkers. Over four years since he won a handicap and surprising to see the visor replaced.
3	3 (3) (18/1 +10%) Travel Candy	18 18/1(+10%)	(3) Travel Candy 18/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 28/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago, weakening final 1f. Eased a further 2 lb ahead of this but she needs to step up on recent efforts to figure. Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW.
10	10 (10) (22/1 +56%) The Princes Poet	22 22/1(+56%)	(10) The Princes Poet 22/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 100/1) 7 days ago. Refitting of this headgear mix can help but his record is a patchy one. Hard to win with at the best of times and last three efforts underwhelming.
7	7 (7) (25/1 -150%) Gidwa	25 25/1(-150%)	(7) Gidwa 25/1, Visored for 1st time, took a step back in right direction when creditable seventh of 12 in minor event (66/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 7 days ago. Now he needs to build on that effort. Has been off his game in three runs since returning from a break; opposable.
8	8 (8) (33/1 +0%) Stroxx	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Stroxx 33/1, One win from 54 Flat runs. 80/1, fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 22 days ago, ridden over 2f out and plugging on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Sole success in 54 career starts came in a 5f classified race on the AW last March.

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DESERT MASTER did well to hold on at Southwell and a 5lb penalty may not be enough to prevent Antony Brittain's charge from landing a third career success. Three Beauz has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of her second over C&D on New Year's Day, while Beneficiary arrives on the back of scoring over further at Southwell last week.

BENEFICIARY left the impression he had a bit up his sleeve when fending off 9 rivals in a Southwell handicap last week and with the drop back to 5f holding no fears, he rates a lead player once more. Fellow last-time-out winner Desert Master is another likely type, with Three Beauz and Beaumadier others to note.

Provided he doesn't go off too fast with one or two others, recent Southwell winner DESERT MASTER may come out on top.

18:30 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) (5/4 +64%) Beauty Bella	1.25 5/4(+64%)	(1) Beauty Bella 5/4, First run since leaving John McConnell when creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 20/1) 23 days ago, headway under pressure 2f out and keeping on. Could be worth chancing to build on that now. Sole win in 26 runs came over C&D and encouraging yard debut over further last month.
13	13 (13) (11/2 +8%) Turbo Sprint	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(13) Turbo Sprint 11/2, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 40/1, very good fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, nearest at the finish. Possibilities with a repeat. 0-22; one of his better recent runs when beaten 1l (C&D) last month with eyecatching 4th.
11	11 (11) (7/1 +13%) Roderick	7 7/1(+13%)	(11) Roderick 7/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at this course (10.7f) 30 days ago, plugging on. Back down in trip. Posted best run for this yard when 4th last month but all his wins have come on turf.
6	6 (6) (9/1 +36%) Villemacho	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) Villemacho 9/1, 28/1, first run since leaving P. & F. Monfort when eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 30 days ago, never involved. Tongue strap back on and this should reveal more having been eased 6 lb. 1-37 and sole win came over further on turf; low-key yard debut latest; best watched.
3	3 (3) (9/1 -80%) Golden Days	9 9/1(-80%)	(3) Golden Days 9/1, Latest win at Gowran in July. 6/1 and visored for 1st time, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has good chance on form. Gained fourth win on turf last summer but she's 0-11 here and her best form is at 7f.
4	4 (4) (12/1 +0%) Storm Eric	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Storm Eric 12/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 12/1) 51 days ago, merely closing up late. Now operating 2 lb below last winning mark at least. Both wins over 7f here but unplaced in 10 runs last year and struggling here of late.
12	12 (12) (14/1 -75%) Royal Tribute	14 14/1(-75%)	(12) Royal Tribute 14/1, Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 28 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 1-27 on AW; no wins since 2022 but two recent C&D efforts have been encouraging.
2	2 (2) (16/1 -14%) Arthur Rose	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Arthur Rose 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden who showed some signs of promise for Clive Cox last summer. Changed yards ahead of this first start for 6 months and interesting if the market spoke in her favour. Didn't achieve much in Britain for Clive Cox incl' in h'caps; steps up to 1m; off 174 days.
5	5 (5) (20/1 -122%) Eagles Whistle	20 20/1(-122%)	(5) Eagles Whistle 20/1, Free Eagle filly who showed first form on qualifying run when fifth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) 28 days ago, racing off the pace and keeping on. Further increase in trip ought to suit now handicapping. Didn't achieve much in 2 turf runs but better run when 5th here; up in trip on h'cap bow.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -65%) Zahee	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Zahee 33/1, Unreliable type. 3-time C&D winner. 25/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. 3 C&D wins to his name but unreliable these days and no signs of a revival last month.
8	8 (8) (33/1 -32%) Eastern Capital	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Eastern Capital 33/1, 66/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 30 days ago, never better than midfield. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Unplaced in 8 runs so far and never involved over 7f here latest.
10	10 (10) (40/1 +0%) Rhasidat	40 40/1(+0%)	(10) Rhasidat 40/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 50/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 72 days ago. First run for yard after leaving P. J. McKenna. Both wins over 7f on AW but really struggled since a yard switch; best watched.
9	9 (9) (125/1 -25%) Phoenix Princess	125 125/1(-25%)	(9) Phoenix Princess 125/1, 100/1, first run since rejoining present stable when tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 23 days ago. Hard to warm to. Didn't show anything in maidens and struggled in handicaps from this sort of mark since.

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The handicapper hasn't much to judge EAGLES WHISTLE on and perhaps the daughter of Free Eagle has been let in off a lenient mark in her first handicap. She was never involved in two turf outings on testing ground before keeping on well over 7f when switched to this venue last month. Beauty Bella won a maiden over C&D early last year and drops back down to a mile following a promising first effort for her current yard last month, while Golden Days has gained all her wins over 7f but is worth a try at this trip. The John McConnell-trained pair Turbo Sprint and Royal Tribute are two to consider at the bottom of the handicap.

C&D winner BEAUTY BELLA ran well starting out for this yard when fourth in a handicap over further here 23 days ago and with her rider taking off a handy 5 lb, she could be worth chancing to build on that with victory. Golden Days and Royal Tribute arrive in good form and are live dangers along with Turbo Sprint. Arthur Rose is another not to be giving up on.

Probably the weaker of the two divisions. BEAUTY BELLA could be the one after a promising yard debut and her previous win came over C&D

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (15/8 +69%) Tomorrow Day	1.875 15/8(+69%)	(2) Tomorrow Day 15/8, 3-time C&D winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 6/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago. Merits consideration. All four wins here; latest defeat came in a Class 5 and they claim 5lb off him here.
5	5 (5) (15/8 +17%) Sir Maxi	1.875 15/8(+17%)	(5) Sir Maxi 15/8, Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 6 days ago. Expected to be bang there. On a losing run of 19 but well handicapped and continues to run well now and again.
6	6 (6) (9/2 -29%) Fircombe Hall	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(6) Fircombe Hall 9/2, 6-time C&D winner. Three wins from 21 runs last year. 5/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 6 days ago. Needs considering. Close up at Southwell last week and he's a more potent force over this stiffer 6f; player.
4	4 (4) (9/1 +10%) Spartan Fighter	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Spartan Fighter 9/1, 6-time C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 8 days ago. Visor back on. Has plenty of form here; good chance off last winning mark, granted a revival.
3	3 (3) (12/1 -20%) The Gay Blade	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) The Gay Blade 12/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 19 runs last year. Latest win at Musselburgh in October. 8/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (5f) 9 days ago. Others more persuasive. 5f too sharp the last twice and can be competitive off this sort of mark.
1	1 (1) (20/1 -233%) Nevernay	20 20/1(-233%)	(1) Nevernay 20/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 11/2) 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Maiden but has twice finished within 2l of the winner, so there are races in him.
7	7 (7) (40/1 -150%) Ben Dikduk	40 40/1(-150%)	(7) Ben Dikduk 40/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. 9/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 6 days ago. Hood back on. Unconvincing profile and was behind two of these last weekend at Southwell.
8	8 (8) (40/1 -21%) Sacred Melody	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Sacred Melody 40/1, 18/1, eleventh of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 days ago. Something to find on form. Remains a maiden and ran moderately only three days ago at Wolverhampton.
9	9 (9) (80/1 -142%) Dodgy Bob	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) Dodgy Bob 80/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, third of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy). Off 93 days. Blinkers back on. Has work to do. Some return to form when third at Nottingham but that was on heavy ground.

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SIR MAXI caught the eye when finishing a staying-on second over this trip at Southwell last week and, off an unchanged mark, Sam England's charge looks the one to side with. Punters will need to be in a forgiving mood with Nevernay after his lacklustre display at Southwell, but his rating is fast becoming attractive and his turn in the winner's enclosure may not be far away. The step back to 6f could help C&D winner Tomorrow Day be seen to better effect.

SIR MAXI was a good second at Southwell last week and gets the vote off the same mark. Fircombe Hall continues to hold his form well and rates the main threat ahead of Tomorrow Day.

The 7yo FIRCOMBE HALL is holding his form well and returning to Newcastle's stiff 6f will suit him down to the ground.

19:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
7	7 (7) (11/4 +39%) Cousin Shay	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(7) Cousin Shay 11/4, Well backed, capitalised on a falling mark starting out for new yard in 14-runner C&D handicap in November. Disappointed when tenth of 14 in handicap back over this track/trip 4 weeks ago though, and his overall record is patchy. 3-time course winner; last year's 2 wins came over C&D inc' recent yard debut; respected.
3	3 (3) (10/3 +17%) Higher Kingdom	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(3) Higher Kingdom 10/3, Well backed when bagging third victory over this C&D in November. Up 7 lb, again ran well when fifth of 14 in C&D handicap 51 days ago and likely he can give another good account. Gained 3rd C&D win 2 starts ago; slowly away in follow up bid but capable from this mark.
6	6 (6) (7/2 -17%) Reclaim	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(6) Reclaim 7/2, Lightly raced 5-y-o who wasn't disgraced having attracted support when fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f) 23 days ago, ridden home turn and keeping on. Return to 1m in his favour on that evidence and he's one to consider. Eyecatching 4th in June; hasn't built on that but beaten fav twice since and now gelded.
1	1 (1) (9/1 +36%) Free Solo	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Free Solo 9/1, Course winner. Tenth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 70 days ago, slowly away and never a threat. Eyeshields on 1st time and this less demanding at least. 4 wins to her name including over 1m on Polytrack but out of form when last seen.
12	12 (12) (9/1 0%) L'immortale	9 9/1(0%)	(12) L'immortale 9/1, 10/3, respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 42 days ago, losing place entering final 1f. Return to this shorter trip worth exploring. Best run for a while when 3rd over further here in November; beaten fav since; drops to 1m.
8	8 (8) (11/1 -22%) Hialeah	11 11/1(-22%)	(8) Hialeah 11/1, Sixth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, weakening final 1f. Needs a couple of these to falter. 2nd on turf in 2023 but regressive since; may want a return to further.
5	5 (5) (14/1 -75%) Bungle Inthedesert	14 14/1(-75%)	(5) Bungle Inthedesert 14/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, ran best race for a while when respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 28 days ago. Needs to build on that now with headgear retained. C&D winner from 4lb higher in March and signs of a revival in this headgear last month.
9	9 (9) (22/1 -38%) Aljadel	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) Aljadel 22/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (100/1) 28 days ago. Needs to show more than he has for present yard before becoming of interest. Both wins on Polytrack, the latest over 1m in December 2023; has not shown enough lately.
10	10 (10) (33/1 +18%) Deuteronomy	33 33/1(+18%)	(10) Deuteronomy 33/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 50/1) 30 days ago. Back down in trip. Plenty to find on form. 23-race maiden and showed very little in six starts last year.
4	4 (4) (66/1 -450%) Camachero	66 66/1(-450%)	(4) Camachero 66/1, Fair form at best for Edward Lynam but not yet scaled same heights in pair of starts for new yard, ninth of 14 in maiden at this C&D 21 days ago. Needs to get back on track. 0-7; showed ability in maidens but struggling on AW for his new yard.
2	2 (2) (66/1 -230%) Latin	66 66/1(-230%)	(2) Latin 66/1, Fair at best on Flat (stays 1½m) but running poorly in turf handicaps during the summer prior to finishing down the field in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, soft, 200/1) on NH debut 10 days ago. Needs to get back on track returned to the level. 0-13; low-key hurdle debut last week and had been struggling on the Flat previously.
11	11 (11) (66/1 -32%) Jackandthefox	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Jackandthefox 66/1, Only one real effort of note for Adrian McGuinness and finished well held after 21 months off/for new yard when twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f) 23 days ago, the fact he was badly hampered after 2f offering partial mitigation. This should reveal more. 0-9; minor promise in 2022; missed most of last year and low-key yard debut.

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HIGHER KINGDOM has won three times over this C&D for current connections, including when dropping right down to a career-low rating on his penultimate start. The selection, who was racing off a mark of 80 just over a year ago, was subsequently far from disgraced despite a tardy start after getting upset in the stalls. Cousin Shay also scored on his second-last outing over C&D, while L'Immortale ran a cracker when only giving best in the closing stages behind Trishuli River over an extended 1m2f in November. Aljadel won twice on the all-weather for Richard Hughes and has dropped down to an attractive mark after four outings for current connections in recent months.

RECLAIM doesn't have many miles on the clock for a 5-y-o and didn't shape at all badly with a view to stepping back up in trip when midfield in a 7f handicap 23 days ago. He shades the vote operating from a career-low mark, with Higher Kingdom and L'Immortale others fancied to feature.

\bCOUSIN SHAY\ goes well at this venue and made a winning start for this yard. He disappointed last time but could still be well treated

19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (2/1 +11%) King Of The Jungle	2 2/1(+11%)	(3) King Of The Jungle 2/1, Course winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Thirsk in September. 6/4, creditable second of 9 in handicap at this course (5f) 9 days ago, clear of rest. Has good chance on form. Just 1lb higher than for recent near misses so should be right in the heat of it.
2	2 (2) (9/4 +63%) Captain Vallo	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(2) Captain Vallo 9/4, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 9/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago. Player. No faulting his consistency since October, recording figures of 32133 (all at 6f).
6	6 (6) (5/1 +0%) My Boy Jack	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) My Boy Jack 5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Good second of 12 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 5/1) 7 days ago, just failing. Can make presence felt again. Made up a lot of late ground to go close in a classified race last week; chance.
5	5 (5) (7/1 -8%) Sirius White	7 7/1(-8%)	(5) Sirius White 7/1, Latest win at Southwell in November. 14/1, good 2¼ lengths second of 10 to Captain Vallo in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. In the mix. No match for Captain Vallo last time but a 5lb pull should make it interesting.
1	1 (1) (7/1 -100%) Fortunate Star	7 7/1(-100%)	(1) Fortunate Star 7/1, Three wins from 18 runs last year. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at this course (5f, 8/1) 29 days ago. Can give a good account. Consistent and in form; second over 5f here last time and worth another go over 6f.
7	7 (7) (20/1 -25%) Parson's Meadow	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Parson's Meadow 20/1, Last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (6/1). Off 120 days. Has work to do. 0-13 but now gelded and has hinted at winning potential at this trip.
4	4 (4) (22/1 +33%) Eldeyaar	22 22/1(+33%)	(4) Eldeyaar 22/1, 22/1, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 6 days ago, badly hampered. Best when front-running but hasn't been at his best of late.
8	8 (8) (200/1 -300%) Captain Bentley	200 200/1(-300%)	(8) Captain Bentley 200/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap (80/1) at Southwell (5f) 58 days ago. Back up in trip. Just the one effort of note last year and ran poorly tried in blinkers two months ago.

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MY BOY JACK was last seen finishing an excellent second after conceding first run to the winner at Southwell last week and he could prove tough to beat provided the cards fall right this time. Fortunate Star has been running consistently well over the minimum trip and another prominent showing back up to 6f would come as no surprise. Captain Vallo races off the same mark as when third over C&D last month and he could go well too.

KING OF THE JUNGLE pulled clear of the rest when only just denied here on New Year's Day and can resume winning ways off a similar mark. My Boy Jack hit the bar again when just failing at Southwell last week so must be respected, with the thriving Fortunate Star another to consider.

This may go the way of FORTUNATE STAR who has been running well over 5f and should be fine at 6f. This might not be strongly run.

19:30 Dundalk Maiden 11f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (5/4 +50%) Dahab	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(2) Dahab 5/4, Fairly useful gelding. Creditable second of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, 9/2) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Enters calculations. Placed in 4 maidens and potential pace angle in this race; each-way claims.
6	6 (6) (7/2 +30%) Wrob And Wryan	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(6) Wrob And Wryan 7/2, Lightly-raced gelding. Good fifth of 14 in maiden (11/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago, ridden over 1f out and keeping on. Step up in trip worth exploring on that evidence. Not beaten far in 3 1m maidens so far but work on to reverse form with Dahab recently.
7	7 (7) (9/2 -13%) Bloom Vega	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(7) Bloom Vega 9/2, Fairly useful filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 9/2, creditable third of 12 in maiden at this course (12f) 23 days ago, fading final 100 yds. Should be thereabouts again returned to this shorter trip. Big run on Curragh debut and encouraging AW form of late and drop back in trip may help.
10	10 (10) (13/2 -8%) Quatrain	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(10) Quatrain 13/2, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. Creditable third of 13 in maiden (11/2) at this course (8f) 42 days ago. Worth another crack at this sort of trip and she's an each-way player. Placed in 2 Gowran maidens on first 2 runs and shaped well from rear around here recently.
11	11 (11) (8/1 -78%) Sacred Oath	8 8/1(-78%)	(11) Sacred Oath 8/1, Fair filly. 15/8, below form eighth of 13 in maiden at this course (8f) 42 days ago, finding nothing. Previous C&D second was up there with the pick of her efforts and she's respected if bouncing back. Back to form when beaten 1l over C&D (form worked out); too bad to be true over 1m since.
12	12 (12) (14/1 -56%) Whisper A Prayer	14 14/1(-56%)	(12) Whisper A Prayer 14/1, Fair filly. Respectable sixth of 14 in maiden (7/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago, finding little. Blinkers on 1st time. Below her best in 2 recent course runs at 1m; reliant on step up in trip sparking revival.
5	5 (5) (25/1 -25%) Temple City	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) Temple City 25/1, Fairly useful maiden (stays 11f) who finished well held on each of his last 2 starts in handicaps for Karl Burke during the summer. Changed hands for 7,000 gns in October/gelded and whilst he's not the easiest to assess, market confidence would look significant. Yard also saddle Dahab. Promise in a couple of his maiden starts but regressive in h'caps over 1m2f; off 145 days.
4	4 (4) (150/1 -200%) Siouxpercharged	150 150/1(-200%)	(4) Siouxpercharged 150/1, Sioux Nation gelding. Uncomfortable with pace and always behind when twelfth of 14 in maiden (9/1) at this course (8f) on debut 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Slowly away and not involved on debut over 1m 3 weeks ago; much more required.
3	3 (3) (150/1 -88%) On The Way	150 150/1(-88%)	(3) On The Way 150/1, Cappella Sansevero gelding. 66/1, looked badly in need of the experience when tenth of 14 in maiden at this course (1m) on debut 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Well held 66-1 shot over 1m three weeks ago on belated debut and needs a big step forward.
9	9 (9) (150/1 -88%) Prom Queen	150 150/1(-88%)	(9) Prom Queen 150/1, Once-raced filly. Eighth of 11 in novice (33/1) at Southwell (7.1f) on debut, slowly away. Off 13 months. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Richard Fahey. Well held 33-1 shot in a novice at Southwell in December 2023 and best watched on return.
1	1 (1) (200/1 -100%) Ravelli	200 200/1(-100%)	(1) Ravelli 200/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. 200/1, sixteenth of 23 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 15 days ago. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Beaten 3l in a claimer on debut but shown little on the Flat or over timber since.
8	8 (8) (250/1 -100%) Our Lucky Lady	250 250/1(-100%)	(8) Our Lucky Lady 250/1, Twice-raced filly. Tenth of 14 in maiden (250/1) at this course (8f) 58 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Significantly up in trip. Minor progress from first start over 1m in November but will get better chances in h'caps.

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DAHAB has been placed on a number of occasions and deserves a winning turn. The selection was second to Naturally Nimble over 1m2f at Navan in September and again filled the runner-up spot on his latest two starts at this venue, including the mile maiden won by Aratayvo, with Wrob And Wryan and Whisper A Prayer among a number of these behind. Sacred Oath merits respect on her second to Genoah over C&D but subsequently disappointed and is now fitted with cheekpieces. Quatrain is closely matched with Whisper A Prayer on their running behind Touch The Sound here over a mile, while Bloom Vega is another to consider.

DAHAB arrives on the back of a pair of solid runner-up efforts here last month and more of the same could be enough to see him deservedly get off the mark back at this longer trip. Bloom Vega and Sacred Oath head up the dangers, whilst it will be interesting what the market makes of Temple City on debut for Denis Hogan.

It may be worth giving a chance to SACRED OATH who was narrowly denied over C&D 2 starts ago and may bounce back with cheekpieces on

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