12:42 Naas Maiden Chase 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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MISTER POLICEMAN is held in high regard by connections and can maintain his unbeaten Irish record. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding won over hurdles at Cork last term and again beat a stablemate when making a successful chasing debut on his return over this trip at Fairyhouse. Quilixios was a smart juvenile, winning the Triumph Hurdle, and overcame a lengthy layoff when making a successful switch to fences at Limerick in October. The step up to three miles the following month didn't suit, and riding arrangements suggest he's preferred to Aslukwoodhavit who got his chasing career off to a winning start at Punchestown. Sa Fureur completed a hat-trick over hurdles last season when taking a Thurles Grade 3 but was very fortunate to score over fences at Fairyhouse last month.

Displaying smart form on his sole start over hurdles for Willie Mullins, MISTER POLICEMAN overcame a scare when scoring narrowly on chase debut at Fairyhouse 49 days ago and, with the prospect of plenty more to come from the 6-y-o, he can land this ahead of bigger targets. Sa Fureur and Quilixios are the lead threats.

The one to be on should be MISTER POLICEMAN, unbeaten in two Irish starts and capable of much better than his Fairyhouse chase debut

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13:00 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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BOURBALI wasn't beaten far in the Grade 2 Wayward Lad at Kempton last month and the seven-year-old is fancied to regain the winning thread pitched back into handicap company. Pilsdon Pen posted a fair second over C&D on his latest outing and he should mount another bold bid off the same mark. Jeremy Scott's charge is feared most, ahead of Romancero Le Dun, who should have learned plenty from his chase bow when fourth at Chepstow in November.

A winner of a match on his penultimate outing, BOURBALI acquitted himself with plenty of credit despite finishing last of 4 in Grade 2 company back at Kempton over Christmas and, now handicapping in this sphere, he earns the vote to resume winning ways. C&D winner Pilsdon Pen is a likeable type and should give another good account, whilst Heros is also a threat if shrugging off a lesser run at Aintree on Boxing Day.

Three of these have something to prove after their latest runs and BOURBALI, highly tried at Kempton, is preferred to Pilsdon Pen.

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13:07 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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GOLDEN DE COEUR posted another valiant effort in defeat when third at Ffos Las last month and a similar bid may suffice in what looks a slightly weaker affair. Get A Superstar makes his hurdles debut after scoring in a Newcastle bumper on his most recent outing and the six-year-old is feared most, ahead of One More Stroke, who offered something to work with on his Rules debut at Musselburgh.

Having finished runner-up in a brace of points, ONE MORE STROKE shaped with lots of promise when occupying the same spot in a bumper at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago. Sure to be well prepared for this hurdles debut, he's selected in favour of Golden de Coeur and Get A Superstar.

Two-time point winner GOLDEN DE COEUR has run well to be placed on his first two hurdle starts and is taken to come out on top.

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13:12 Naas Handicap Chase 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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SNAKE OIL is obviously not the easiest to train with very few miles on the clock, but the Fairyhouse maiden hurdle winner advertised his claims when tackling handicap company over fences for the first time at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting. The Westerner gelding kept on well in third behind The Folkes Tiara and remains on a competitive mark. Happy Dreams took the valuable Tim Duggan Handicap Chase at Limerick over Christmas but has been raised 9lb and may not be suited by this drop back in trip. Verdant Place was a progressive sort in handicap hurdles last season but is another that may find this trip a bit sharp on his first start in a handicap chase. Bythesametoken is a consistent sort while others for the shortlist include Midnight It Is and Union Park.

SNAKE OIL matched his hurdles form contesting his first handicap in this sphere when third at Leopardstown 17 days ago and, with the performance backed up by the timefigure, he makes plenty of appeal from only 1 lb higher. Bythesametoken and Invictus Machin head the opposition.

Barry Connell has been patient with SNAKE OIL who may have derived enough benefit from his handicap debut at Leopardstown to win here

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13:20 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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R S AMBUSH took a nice step forward on only his second handicap start to fill the runner-up spot at Carlisle last month and he was put up 3lb for that effort. The five-year-old could have more to offer and has Luke Scott's 3lb claim aids his cause further. Naturally High was joined on the line to dead-heat for first place at Fontwell last time and is likely to have his supporters off a 3lb higher rating, while Celtic Fortune is in solid form and completes the shortlist.

Although there are doubts about CELTIC FORTUNE's application off the bridle the way he travels suggests he can win off this sort of mark and he's given one more chance now dropping slightly in trip. Naturally High surely would have won outright but for wandering around in the closing stages at Fontwell on Boxing Day and remains well treated on old form so he's second choice. Bitsnbuckles is a potential improver in handicaps and also makes the shortlist along with R S Ambush.

Unexposed R S AMBUSH is taken to build on his Carlisle effort and go one better. Naturally High is feared most.

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13:30 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

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Any market support for Henrietta Knight's stable debutant Zettabyte would be interesting, but a couple of other rivals hold more obvious claims. GOD'S OWN GETAWAY has placed on his two hurdle appearances in novice company and an opening mark of 105 could be within his range. Nimbus Boy landed a gamble when scoring at Hereford in a conditional jockeys' recently and is sure to prove popular being 7lb well-in. The six-year-old isn't taken lightly and he may give the selection most to think about.

The one who stands out is GOD'S OWN GETAWAY, who shaped promisingly on his Warwick return in November and promises to do even better now switched to handicaps. Nimbus Boy escapes a penalty for last week's win at Hereford so warrants plenty of respect, with Jupiter Allen another to consider now going handicapping from what looks a fair mark on the pick of his form.

Nimbus Boy landed the bets off this mark last week but faces interesting handicap newcomers GOD'S OWN GETAWAY and Jupiter Allen.

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13:37 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Horacio Apple's found the drop in trip to his liking when coming home in splendid isolation over an extended 2m4f at Bangor last month, and he merits respect in his follow-up bid. However, a 10lb rise will certainly make life tougher for the Saddex gelding, which brings NEW FOUND FAME into the reckoning. Kerry Lee's charge wasn't disgraced on his first completed start over fences when third at Chepstow in November and there should be more to come. Coniston Clouds enters calculations too.

CONISTON CLOUDS looked a good chasing prospect when going in at the first time of asking at Catterick and can edge out Horacio Apple's who is improving by the run over fences and rates a big threat despite taking a 10 lb hike in the weights for his Bangor victory. New Found Fame appeals as the pick of the remainder for minor honours.

Horacio Apple's won easily at Bangor but preference is for CONISTON CLOUDS, who is taken to make it 2-2 over fences.

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13:42 Naas Maiden Hurdle 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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AN TOBAR should appreciate this extra half-mile. He won a point-to-point in runaway fashion for Denis Murphy but there was a lengthy gap before appearing on the track to take a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in fine style. Henry de Bromhead's charge was far from disgraced when third in the Grade 1 Royal Bond at the same venue and the form of that race has been advertised since. Firefox beat Ile Atlantique in a bumper at the Fairyhouse Easter Meeting and the pair have both impressed in maiden hurdle wins this season. Riding arrangements suggest they are the stable's preferred, although Croke Park has a Grade 3 success to his name over this trip at Navan, while the remaining Mullins trio also merit plenty of respect.

FIREFOX, a useful 3-time winner in bumpers, marked himself down as one more than capable of making his mark at this level when successful on hurdles bow at Fairyhouse 6 weeks ago and earns the vote now upped in trip. Ile Atlantique, a similarly exciting prospect, may well emerge as the chief threat following his facile hurdles debut victory at Gowran. Croke Park could do best of the others in a race very much one to note.

Gordon Elliort's FIREFOX gets the vote to uphold last season's bumper form with Ile Atlantique, the pick of the Mullins runners

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13:50 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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COCO MADEMOISELLE was sent off at odds-on to secure her first victory over the smaller obstacles by an easy 11 lengths at Lingfield in November and that was a pleasant step forward from her debut effort. The daughter of Doyen has been handed a rating of 121 after that display and can shoulder her 7lb penalty to success. The main threat might be hurdle debutant Giver The Hollie, who was placed in a bumper at Wetherby last time and could prove a different proposition in this sphere. Of the remainder, Moonlit Potter appeals most.

COCO MADEMOISELLE landed the odds with the minimum of fuss at Lingfield last month and a penalty is unlikely to prevent the follow up. Baby Shally also won last time and can do better, particularly if brushing up her jumping, with Giver The Hollie another to note.

On hurdles form, COCO MADEMOISELLE has the best chance ahead of Baby Shally. Some of the hurdles debutantes are interesting.

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14:00 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Flash Gorcombe has been running well in defeat of late, as evidenced at Exeter (second) and Taunton (third) in recent months, and the seven-year-old should go well again. However, DEAR RALPHY looked the winner for a long way over hurdles at Lingfield in November before weakening into the runner-up berth. Anthony Honeyball's charge could take all the beating if taking to fences and he shades the verdict. Boston Joe and Moytier also enter the reckoning.

FLASH GORCOMBE has been knocking on the door this season, and with this slight step up in trip expected to suit, he's afforded the vote. Dear Ralphy is another to consider now chasing, for all he'll need a thorough test over this distance.

This may well be decided by a return to form from C&D winner MY ROCKSTAR (nap). Chase debutant Dear Ralphy is next on the list.

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14:07 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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Boxing Day C&D scorer HALPHA SOLEIL appeared to win with something in hand on that occasion and a double could be on the horizon off a 5lb higher mark. There is a sneaking suspicion that Jubilee Gold could unlock some improvement now faced with a stiffer test of stamina and, despite pulling up on his handicap debut at Ludlow in November, he shouldn't be underestimated. Coup De Gold and I'm Too Tired are others to note.

The C&D handicap won by HALPHA SOLEIL on Boxing Day looks the key piece of form here. Micky Hammond's charge could have more to offer and is taken to confirm his superiority over reopposing pair Coup de Gold and I'm Too Tired. Robin Goodfellow is worth a try over this trip and also makes the shortlist.

The 5yo ROBIN GOODFELLOW kept on well for third over 2m1f here last time and this step up in trip can be the catalyst for a first win.

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14:12 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f - 25 Run Class & Speed Card

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TULLYHILL looks to have found a good opportunity to open his account over hurdles. The Martaline gelding followed up an easy bumper win at Gowran last spring by finishing second to A Dream To Share in the Grade 1 Champion bumper at the Punchestown Festival. His jumping was far from polished when long odds-on for a maiden hurdle at the same venue on his reappearance in November and hopefully he will have improved since. The Great Unknown indicated ability when fifth to Jigoro in a 26-runner Navan maiden hurdle last month, while Lightkeeper was first past the post between the flags and represents Gordon Elliott. Master Otis was runner-up twice in bumpers and far from disgraced when switched to hurdles at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting.

TULLYHILL had some smart form to his name in bumpers and rates a confident choice to build on his promising hurdling debut second at Punchestown and get off the mark in this sphere. The Great Unknown appeals as the one to chase home Willie Mullins' good prospect ahead of hurdling-newcomer Lightkeeper.

A talented bumper horse last season, TULLYHILL can atone for his unexpected defeat on hurdling debut.

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14:20 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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TELLHERTHENAME lost his action when being pulled up at Grade 1 level at Aintree last month. Prior to that, he gave a good beating to Lucky Place, who was a subsequent winner in fine style at Doncaster, and the son of Malinas could prove very hard to beat back in a minor novice event, even with a 6lb penalty to carry. Dartmoor Pirate can give him the most to think about after his victory at Wincanton last time, while Home Free is an interesting contender making his hurdle debut.

TELLHERTHENAME ran out a ready winner in a race that's worked out well over C&D in November and, with his latest effort easily excused (lost action), he's fancied to defy a penalty. Home Free rates a good hurdling prospect having shown plenty in a brace of bumpers last winter, while Dartmoor Pirate also looks promising judged on the manner of his Wincanton hurdling debut success.

Back down in class, TELLHERTHENAME has strong claims. Home Free (second choice) and Dartmoor Pirate are the other main players.

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14:30 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 15f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

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Now that the penny has dropped for DAANY after a determined success over C&D on Saturday, there could be more to come from the seven-year-old, despite a 7lb penalty. Joe Tickle's charge can get the better of Ludlow scorer Little Pi, as well as Dancing Harry, who wasn't beaten far at Taunton last time out. Others to note include Great Valley and Staar.

GREAT VALLEY is bred to be better than a mark of 91 and upped his game when second in a juvenile at Taunton a month ago, so he's worth taking a chance on switched to handicaps with cheekpieces applied. Little Pi is a danger and Kooky is another notable handicap debutant.

It will be disappointing if the 4yo GREAT VALLEY can't go well off today's opening mark. Little Pi is second choice.

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14:37 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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BEBSIDE BANTER's most recent run at Hexham was too bad to be true and he is better judged on his penultimate success here in November, when making his debut over the larger obstacles. Chris Grant's charge is narrowly preferred to Heeztheboy, who was a taking winner over shorter at Hexham last month. Unbeaten in two starts here, Royle Steel can also have a say in proceedings.

Alhough unable to justify strong support at Catterick last month, DR SANDERSON still took a big step back in the right direction from a tumbling mark so Ben Haslam's 10-y-o gets the nod to snap a losing streak dating back to summer 2022 at the expense of Heeztheboy, who proved a different proposition sent chasing when scoring at Hexham recently and could well build on that here. Bebside Banter and Eurkash can fight out third.

The very lightly raced 7yo HEEZTHEBOY (nap) won by 5l at Hexham last month on his chase and handicap debut, and can defy a 7lb rise.

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14:42 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

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QUORNOFAMONDAY was second in a point-to-point for Claire O'Connell and has progressed in handicap hurdles this season. The Philip Dempsey-trained gelding didn't enjoy the clearest of passages when a close third at Gowran before making costly mistakes at the final two flights when caught close home by Glenabo Bridge at Fairyhouse last time. Cristiano Marealdo caused a 50/1 shock over C&D last month and is taken to go well, while any market moves for Breakintheclouds or the long-time absentee Silent Flight would be interesting.

QUORNOFAMONDAY would surely have won with better jumps at the final 2 flights at Fairyhouse last time and can gain compensation now. Cristiano Marealdo rates an obvious danger on the back of last month's C&D success. Joker du Chenet is an unexposed sort who could yet have a bigger performance in him and also makes the shortlist. Chosen Shant would need considering if showing up here rather than at Clonmel on Thursday.

Preference is for QUORNOFAMONDAY, an improved performer on his last two starts, with the drop back to 2m likely to suit

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14:50 Huntingdon Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Kartoon And Co finished a creditable second under a penalty at Market Rasen last month, having been on target at Stratford on his debut, and he is likely to prove popular once more, along with Clairefontaine scorer Kabral Du Mathan, who merits respect on his first start for the Paul Nicholls team. That said, Gary Moore has landed the two previous renewals and so SOIGNEUX BELL, who put it all together when romping home at Fontwell last time, gets the vote.

KARTOON AND CO sets the standard and there's more to come, so he's fancied to double his tally for all that Kabral du Mathan makes plenty of appeal debuting for Paul Nicholls after a successful start in France. Whispering Royal isn't without a chance, either.

The percentage call goes to SOIGNEUX BELL, ahead of Whispering Royal. Ex-French Kabral Du Mathan has to overcome a big penalty.

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15:00 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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A relatively weak affair where it can pay to side with ILLICO DE COTTE, who was a promising second on his debut at Lingfield before being pulled up in Grade 2 company at Cheltenham last month. The six-year-old may have too much for Howaya Now, who ran a career-best on his penultimate effort at Newbury when second, and Oak Creek.

ILLICO DE COTTE shaped promisingly when narrowly denied at Lingfield on his hurdles debut, so he's worth another chance to build on that effort having found it tough in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time. He can get the better of Howaya Now, who was in the process of matching his fair hurdles form when falling on his chase debut, with Oak Creek also respected.

Cheltenham Grade 2 flop ILLICO DE COTTE may make amends. Howaya Now and Oak Creek should be serious rivals.

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15:07 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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SUNDAY SOLDIER continues to go from strength to strength and a hefty 14lb rise may not be enough to stop her landing the hat-trick following another easy success at Musselburgh last week. The slight step up in trip should not inconvenience either and she gets the vote ahead of Callin Baton Rouge and Riccirella, who ran arguably a career best when not beaten far at Doncaster.

SUNDAY SOLDIER is improving in leaps and bounds and can make it 3 from 3 in handicaps. Riccirella is likely to prove herself well treated when getting a strong pace to aim at, while Melvich Bay and Chicago Gal are a couple of others with solid place claims.

It is very difficult to oppose SUNDAY SOLDIER, who made it 2-2 in handicaps when bolting up at Musselburgh last Friday.

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15:12 Naas Handicap Hurdle 19f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

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POLITICISE won the valuable Lartigue Hurdle at Listowel back in 2020 and held a career high rating in the mid-130s. The Camelot gelding is bidding to end a long losing run but has been placed on a number of occasions since including at the recent Leopardstown Christmas Festival when third to Music Of Tara. A reproduction of that form should see him go close. Butty O Brien just came out best in a tight finish at Navan last time while others to consider include American Money, Crafty Gael and Circus Act. Junot steps up in trip after being placed here just before Christmas while stablemate Pana To Milan reverts from fences and also has a significant jockey booking.

POPPY ROSE has returned in good heart and, while she couldn't quite justify strong support when second at Naas last time, she's worth a chance to go one better this time. Fellow in-form pair Crafty Gael and Butty O'Brien should also be involved.

A sporting selection is given to CIRCUS ACT, who returned to form in a Flat handicap at Dundalk in November and is tried in blinkers

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15:20 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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TWENTY TWENTY was able to exploit a sliding handicap mark when winning at Wincanton last month, so a subsequent 5lb rise might not be enough to prevent the nine-year-old from following up. Connections have wasted no time in sending Mullys Choice over the larger obstacles which makes him of considerable interest, while Mixedwave and Felton Bellevue appeal most of the remainder.

FELTON BELLEVUE figures on a handy-looking mark so is taken to gain a deserved success at the chief expense of in-form duo Mixedwave and Twenty Twenty who can chase home Ben Case's 9-y-o in that order.

Judged on his solid Irish point effort, MULLYS CHOICE looks very interesting switched to chasing. Felton Bellevue is second choice.

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15:30 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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CALL THE DANCE found only one too good on her hurdle debut at Fakenham in November and she would have learned a great deal from that experience. The daughter of Kayf Tara is likely to have plenty more to come and could prove a tough nut to crack. Ballybay failed to fire on his only bumper start for the Willie Mullins yard before switching to the Gary Moore stable and he looks like a fascinating recruit to keep an eye on in the market. Military Tycoon is a fair performer on the Flat and could also go well.

CALL THE DANCE shaped well on her hurdling bow when runner-up at Fakenham and with a fair bit of improvement in the pipeline she can go one better. Gary Moore's newcomer Ballybay is not without interest though and should ensure Nicky Henderson's fairly useful bumper winner doesn't have things all her own way. C&D fourth Siam Park and debutant Military Tycoon could also have a say.

Siam Park is open to improvement but CALL THE DANCE gets the vote.

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15:37 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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Autocrat and PACHMENA are closely matched on running behind Banana Three over C&D last month and slight preference goes to the Gavin Cromwell-trained mare. She won a lady riders' handicap over this trip at the Curragh in October and Calum Hogan looks good value for his claim in this apprentice race. Storm Eric has gained both previous wins here over seven furlongs, but looks a strong contender having finished strongly to fill the runner-up spot on his latest two starts over an extended 10 furlongs. Old Peculier was fitted with blinkers for the first time when opening his account here last month, while Palace Rock and Celtic Revival are others to consider.

Cases can be make for several but the tentative vote goes to PALACE ROCK, who has headgear on for the first time in his career and should appreciate the drop back to 1½m. Second choice is Storm Eric, who is holding his form really well (six in-frame efforts on the bounce) and looked a shade unlucky not to collect here last month. Recent course winners Old Peculier and Hasten Slowly can fight out minor honours.

Preference is for STORM ERIC, narrowly beaten twice over 1m2f before Christmas with the step up in trip likely to suit

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15:42 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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This represents a drop in grade for FUTURE FORTUNE and, having disappointed in Listed company last time out at Ascot, the Hereford winner can get back on track. She should have too much for Speed Davis and Lawrenny, who shaped with a bit of promise on debut at Bangor last month. Newcomers Ada's Day and Noble Don must also enter calculations.

FUTURE FORTUNE's winning debut was quite impressive and she's worth excusing a lesser effort in a higher grade since, so she's fancied to resume winning ways for all that Speed Davis is expected to fare better than on his Rules debut. Noble Don is another one to consider.

Point winner SPEED DAVIS was an unplaced favourite on his bumper debut at Kelso last April but retains potential and earns the vote.

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15:47 Naas NH Flat Race 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY appeared to be well-fancied before this meeting was cancelled last Sunday and Patrick Mullins is again booked. The selection hails from a family that has produced Flat and jumps winners in France and the yard was in winning form at Cork last weekend. Wartime Leader fetched 200,000gns as a yearling and is a half-brother to three winners including Invite, who scored at Listed level. Colcannon is from a family that Noel Meade knows well having enjoyed success with the dam and also her sister Sixshooter, while Kelley Kapowski, a half-sister to a number of winners in Scandinavia and Italy, represents Gordon Elliott. Frogman and Paudie's Wings also attracted some betting interest last Sunday morning while Rose Boum represents the yard that won this last year.

A field of newcomers and before market clues it seems prudent to stick with KELLEY KAPOWSKI for the Gordon Elliott team. Shuttle Diplomacy and Kaikoura also make appeal on paper.

There is no more intriguing runner than expensively bought yearling WARTIME LEADER and he might just be good enough

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15:55 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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The vote goes to BLUE BEACH, who shaped with promise on her chasing bow/seasonal return last month, finishing third, and natural improvement ought to make Mel Rowley's charge a solid contender today. Shirocco's Dream struggled in a warm class 2 event at Hereford on her latest outing but she must be of interest now eased in grade, along with Jacks Touch, who made it two wins from her last three when winning at Fakenham 24 days ago.

Boasting a steadily progressive profile over hurdles, BLUE BEACH produced a promising first effort over fences when third in novice company at Exeter 3 weeks ago. Entitled to improve now handicapping up in trip, she earns the vote to come out on top. Jacks Touch has thrived for a switch to chasing, landing 2 of her last 3 starts and she rates the chief threat.

Back at the scene of her hurdles win, BLUE BEACH (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Jacks Touch is second choice.

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16:05 Wincanton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 15f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Centreofattention went for 65,000 pounds when changing hands in May 2022 and the son of Choeur Du Nord has to be respected. However, it may pay to side with experience in this contest, which lies with the Paul Nicholls-trained RICKETY BRIDGE. The five-year-old wasn't entirely disgraced in fourth in a Listed heat at Cheltenham in November and he could put that solid effort to good use and get off the mark. Any market support behind Jackpot D'ainay would also be of interest.

An interesting bumper to conclude. RICKETY BRIDGE has run to a level good enough to win one of these and is the one to beat unless the market speaks strongly in the favour of one or more of the newcomers. Centreofattention looks the most interesting of those first timers before any market clues are known. Boxing Day C&D runner-up Yalla Habibi is also likely to have a say.

Rickety Bridge will be popular after his fourth at Cheltenham but on form YALLA HABIBI also has every chance.

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16:10 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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EDDIE G wasn't helped by anticipating the start and hitting the stalls on his handicap debut over C&D last month but still ran a cracker when third to Milliethemollie, with Sophia Klimt and Relentless Flyer well behind. The Ado McGuinness-trained colt, who previously showed promise in maidens, notably at this venue, was well backed on that occasion and losses may now be recovered. Mary Shoelaces was placed twice here behind Scorchio over the minimum trip, but may not be as effective over this extra furlong. Bruce Lightning has shown pace on his latest two starts here over seven, including when runner-up to Seti, with Exceeding back in fourth. The latter has lost his chance a few times at the start, including when getting upset in the stalls last time.

EDDIE G failed to take the anticipated step forward when third on his handicap debut over C&D last month, but he still ran well and looks the most persuasive option from the same mark. Mary Shoelaces is sure to be a big threat if bouncing straight back to form, while similar comments apply to Bruce Lightning,

A weak-looking handicap for the grade and seemingly a good opportunity for EDDIE G (nap) to recoup recent losses

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16:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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VOLATILE ANALYST won six times for Keith Dalgleish, including twice over this trip, to earn a career-high rating of 105. The gelding joined Ado McGuinness last summer and went very close to adding to that tally when just failing to peg back Cash Or Crypto on his penultimate start. He didn't enjoy a clear run last time, but still wasn't beaten far and the step up to seven should suit. Chica Power recorded her fourth C&D win in a claimer earlier this winter campaign and the front-runner beat all bar Bride Tree on her latest start. Gobi Star and El Bello both won twice over C&D in November, but have more on their plate now. Free Solo, Exquisite Acclaim and Western Cape are others to note.

2022-winner PRISONER'S DILEMMA should have come on for his return here last month and is worth chancing from a very tempting mark. Ado McGuinness might have the dangers in Exquisite Acclaim and Volatile Analyst.

The one to be on could be EXQUISITE ACCLAIM, who will also appreciate the return to this trip after disappointing over 1m last time

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17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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Conquest Of Power has run well in defeat on his last three outings and the ease in grade could prove pivotal to his chances. That said, he may come out second best to PESSOA, who impressed over this C&D last time, scoring more comfortably than the winning margin suggests, and a 2lb rise may not be enough to stop him following up here. Dors Toyboy has slipped to 2lb lower than his last winning mark and he has solid claims to hit the frame.

PESSOA looked better than ever when going in over C&D recently and looks the way to go nudged up just 2 lb. Conquest of Power is feared most on the back of his good Kempton third, while Dors Toyboy and Bishop's Glory also need factoring into this open handicap.

The 4yo CONQUEST OF POWER gets another go over 7f and the race didn't go entirely to plan at Kempton last week.

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17:15 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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NERANO cost 250,000 euros at a breeze-up sale in Arqana last spring and made a promising debut over C&D last month. The Joseph O'Brien-trained son of War Front didn't enjoy the clearest of passages on the stand side in the straight but kept on well into third behind Raknah, with subsequent winner McVay a length behind in fourth. Artful Approach showed promise on both maiden starts and it will be interesting to see how he adapts to this surface, while I Bid You Ajou, placed behind the aforementioned McVay, and Nedita are others to consider. The Bear Trap filled the runner-up spot twice for Jessica Harrington and was again just denied over seven furlongs last time. A visor is now replaced by cheekpieces.

NERANO cost plenty last year and December's debut over C&D was full of promise, ultimately finishing third. Sure to build on that, he's the one to beat, with the quirky The Bear Trap and I Bid You Ajou a couple of potential threats.

Joseph O'Brien runs four here and may collect with NERANO who failed to get a clear run here five weeks ago and is open to improvement

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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GLISTENING NIGHTS lost nothing in defeat most recently when finishing third at Southwell and he should make a decent fist of trying to go two places better off 1lb lower in what looks a winnable contest for Richard Fahey's colt. Both Livinthelife and La Verite arrive with interesting profiles on their handicap debut and may well emerge as the biggest dangers to the selection.

GLISTENING NIGHTS has finished placed on his last couple of starts in slightly better races so in the hope his stamina lasts out over this new trip he's certainly weighted to strike. Livinthelife and La Verite may have bigger performances in them and they look the threats.

La Verite and Livinthelife can do better but GLISTENING NIGHTS has been knocking at the door and looks the safest option.

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17:45 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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BEAUTIFUL DAWN is by the sprinter Starspangledbanner but there is plenty of stamina on her dam's side and the Joseph O'Brien-trained filly, who cost 330,000 euros as a yearling at the Goffs Orby Sale, may appreciate this step up in trip. She weakened in the closing stages when fifth on debut here over six furlongs in the maiden won by Anvika, and the runner-up has gone one better since. The remainder with form make limited appeal and any market moves for the newcomers would be significant. Timana is of obvious interest and the Aga Khan's homebred daughter of Footstepsinthesand is out of an unraced High Chaparral mare. The selection's stablemates Beyond Your Dreams and Dancing Leaves are both bred to stay at least a mile, while Mm Dragonfly hails from a yard whose newcomers generally progress from a run.

Joseph O'Brien could hold the key to this and BEAUTIFUL DAWN is chanced to build on a promising debut here 6 weeks ago and open her account, with the longer trip likely to suit. Beyond Your Dreams and Dancing Leaves are interesting newcomers for the yard, as is the Aga Khan's Timana for Johnny Murtagh.

Joseph O'Brien has three runners and the experience of the once-raced BEAUTIFUL DAWN may prove decisive.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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This contest appears to revolve around the regally bred KALIDASA and he can get his head in front on his racecourse debut for the in-form Charlie Appleby team.The 2,800,000gns purchase should have too much for his rivals before going on to tougher assignments down the line. Ground Run may prove to be best of the rest for the father and son team of Mark and Billy Loughnane, while, Alvesta is taken to put her experience to good use and fill the frame.

This will go to a newcomer, with Godolphin's regally-bred KALIDASA, the most expensive yearling sold at auction in 2022, the obvious call. Pilgrim of Culture and Ground Run don't have the price-tag/stunning pedigree of the selection but are also of interest.

Godolphin's KALIDASA had a purchase price to match his sparkling pedigree and he's been found a weak race in which to make his debut.

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18:15 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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John McConnell holds a strong hand here and perhaps ZAHEE can land the spoils. The Iffraaj gelding has gained all three career wins over a mile, including twice at this venue, and having dropped down to an attractive mark, indicated another victory may be imminent when keeping on well into fourth behind Comfort Line just before Christmas. Stablemate Cousin Shay was just a neck behind in fifth and is an obvious threat, while Knockmore Prince has also joined McConnell after being claimed out of Noel Meade's yard last month. Snag It made a successful start for Pat Murphy in November and now drops down in trip after another decent effort behind Garrick Painter last month.

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and course-winner COUSIN SHAY is taken to resume winning ways now he has slipped to a handy-looking mark. Humanitarian is also weighted to have a big say and next on the list ahead of fellow course scorer Snag It.

John McConnell holds a strong hand here with ZAHEE taken to confirm recent C&D form with Cousin Shay

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Graceful Mary can make her presence felt if recapturing the form which saw her win by half a length over C&D in November, but her lacklustre handicap debut when eighth of 10 last month tempers enthusiasm. The application of a hood for the first time should help East Bank to settle better in the early part of the race and he may outrun his forecast odds. Better ran out a three-length winner over C&D in December but has been hit with an 11lb rise for that success which will make life tougher for him here and preference goes to ZOLA POWER. The latter clearly benefitted from wind surgery when making all to win over 5f at this course eight days ago and he can follow up under a 6lb penalty with scope for improvement following that reappearance run.

There could be plenty more to come from George Boughey's BETTER who is selected to make light of a double-figure rise for last month's C&D success. The unexposed James Tate handicap newcomer Invincible Speed is a potentially dangerous opponent, while the draw could have been kinder to Zola Power but he's one who could easily have more to offer for new trainer Mick Appleby.

Impressive in December, BETTER (nap) could still have untapped potential as a sprinter and may follow up despite a rise in the weights.

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18:45 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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CHERRY PINK looked a certain future winner when placed behind better fancied stablemate Doctor Grace on her handicap debut early last year and was returning to this venue for the first time since when again shaping well behind Tynamite just before Christmas. She looks on an attractive mark. Arthur's Victory won three times in the UK for Joseph Parr and dropped into this grade for the first time when keeping on well to be beaten less than three lengths behind Comfort Line last month. Kudbegood, a three-time winner over C&D, is closely matched with Arthur's Victory on that run, while others to consider include Tara Power and Gatsby Cap.

KUDBEGOOD should be spot on after making a solid return from a break over C&D last month and is taken to notch a fourth C&D win of his career. Cherry Pink ran well in the blinkers last time and heads the dangers along with Tara Power. Last year's winner Feature This would also need considering if getting a run.

CHERRY PINK caught the eye staying on over 7f here last month and is taken to get off the mark here over this longer trip

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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DAYTONA LADY arrives here after forcing a dead-heat in her most recent start at Chelmsford, when faring best of those held up off the pace, and she may not have to share first place here off 3lb higher. Boom Boom Pow is fancied as the main danger to the selection after only finding one too good on her last two starts, but she may be the bridesmaid again off the same mark here. Dazy Mazy may be the one to fill the placings after a luckless display off 1lb higher at Newcastle last time out.

SIBYL CHARM pulled clear with one that went in next time at Newcastle recently, so a performance of similar merit could be enough for her to gain compensation. Boom Boom Pow is at the top of her game and should feature, while Daytona Lady can't be ruled out.

Daytona Lady and SIBYL CHARM appeal most. The selection bumped into a rapid improver last time and pulled well clear of the third.

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19:15 Dundalk Maiden 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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COME ON THE LADS made a promising debut on testing ground at Leopardstown in October and, if handling this surface, has strong claims. The Elzaam gelding was only beaten a length when third to better-fancied stablemate Givemehoperosa, keeping on well over nine furlongs to suggest he should get this longer trip. Squire Danagher has given encouragement on all four outings and perhaps the combination of a six-month break and stepping up to 1m4f proved too much in the closing stages when a short-priced favourite here last month. Andy Oliver's charge had newcomer Scatchwah two lengths behind when third to the useful Valiant King at Navan last spring. Dawn Rider is a serious threat on her second to Oliver's Apercu over C&D last month, but disappointed when dropping back to a mile the following week.

COME ON THE LADS ran with credit on debut at Leopardstown 82 days ago and, with cheekpieces fitted, he can find enough improvement to get off the mark at the second attempt. Squire Danagher has achieved slightly more than the selection but is more exposed, while Scatchwah can take a hand if he's ready to go after 8 months off.

A slightly shorter trip and the benefit of the run are potential positives for SQUIRE DANAGHER, third in a 1m4f maiden here last month

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Beauzon was said to have benefitted from being able to race prominently when winning over C&D five days ago and he merits respect turned out quickly under a penalty, but a wide draw could scupper his chances. With that in mind, a chance can be taken on COME ON GIRL, who continues to knock on the door and she is handicapped to go well. Red Walls is another to consider.

BEAUZON isn't one for maximum faith given his slow starts but he lines up having capitalised on his much-reduced mark with a bit to spare over C&D on Sunday and could just be worth siding with to follow up under a penalty. Come On Girl finished a good second from an unpromising position at Southwell recently and she's feared, with My Boy Jack and One For The Ladies completing the shortlist.

Kept to his ideal scenario with Rossa Ryan booked, MY BOY JACK could well record a third C&D win. Beauzon is feared most.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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CEPHALUS is officially 4lb well-in having been narrowly denied at Southwell six days ago, and he appeals as the one to beat in a first-time visor. Soames Forsyte dead-heated for top honours at the same venue three weeks ago and another bold bid looks likely off just 2lb higher, while Win Win Power, who boasts a commendable record on the all-weather, must also be respected.

Having landed a big gamble at Lingfield last month, CEPHALUS more than backed up that effort when runner-up at Southwell 6 days ago, headed close home but nicely clear of the remainder. Now equipped with a first-time visor, he's expected to make another bold bid from what remains an exploitable mark. Ring of Gold is down to a lenient mark himself and he's a threat, particularly granted a good pace to aim at. Win Win Power can also make the frame.

Soames Forsyte and Showmedemoney can go well but CEPHALUS can resume winning ways now tried in a new visor.

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 8.5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Recent C&D winner ENGLISH SPIRIT was never far away in a race which it paid to sit prominently and, with a similar scenario likely to unfold here, Heather Main's gelding can repeat the dose. Lunarscape has been knocking on the door in recent starts so she could find more for the application of first-time cheekpieces. Pembrokeshire continues to fall down the weights and should not be underestimated.

The vote goes to LUNARSCAPE, who found only a well-treated pair too strong on her stable debut at this course 16 days ago. Asgard's Captain has been hit hard by the assessor for his wide-margin win at Musselburgh back in August but further improvement can't be ruled out on first start for Dylan Cunha. Surprise Picture has dropped to a handy mark and completes the shortlist having taken a step back in the right direction at Newcastle last time.

Kingwell and Lunarscape are high on the list but ENGLISH SPIRIT may be able to defy top weight and gain his fourth course win.

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How to use Tomform

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

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