1 Tuesday 14th January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 14th January 2025

There were 22 Races on Tuesday 14th January 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 14th January 2025

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

12:22 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 11f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 1st (2) (3/1 +14%) Caramay	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Caramay 3/1, Compiled a very good record since the cheekpieces went on, successful 4 times in 2024 and best effort yet when taking 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 7/4) 7 days ago. Merits serious consideration again turned out under a penalty. C&D winner; 4-7 on Tapeta since cheekpieces fitted; raised game again latest; penalised.
6 2nd (6) (4/1 +50%) Kinetic	4 4/1(+50%)	(6) Kinetic 4/1, Course winner. Four wins from 16 runs last year. Modest form in a pair of juvenile hurdles last month but she's a likely type to bounce back returned to this sphere having fallen back down to a workable mark. Won four at 1m4f (including here) in August/September but not in the same form now.
5 3rd (5) (11/1 -83%) Ever Hopefull	11 11/1(-83%)	(5) Ever Hopefull 11/1, Found improvement to make winning yard debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December and backed that up from 3 lb higher mark when third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 12/1) 13 days ago. Unexposed at this sort of trip and she's another in with a shout. Winning yard debut came over 1m1f; kept on well over 1m2f latest; should stay 1m3f.
7 4th (7) (20/1 -233%) Always Waving	20 20/1(-233%)	(7) Always Waving 20/1, 4-y-o filly who showed benefit of a recent run when opening her account in a C&D novice 17 days ago. That doesn't appeal as a strong race but she's in good hands and could yet have more to offer now handicapping. Had little to beat when winning C&D novice last month; may do better now handicapping.
1 5th (1) (7/2 +42%) Aiming High	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(1) Aiming High 7/2, C&D winner who went without usual hood (refitted here) and shaped as if she'd come on for the run after 4 months off when fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (12.1f, 9/4) 17 days ago. Better showing anticipated now back on last winning mark. C&D winner; mixed record when fresh and well held after break latest; regular hood back on.
3 6th (3) (3/1 +50%) Fleeting Moment	3 3/1(+50%)	(3) Fleeting Moment 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, ran best race to date when second of 6 in handicap at this course (12.1f) 17 days ago, keeping on without landing a telling blow on the winner. That may not prove her limit on the back of just 4 career starts. No match for unexposed one on 1m4f handicap debut here where Caramay was 1.5l back in 3rd.
4 7th (4) (11/1 -83%) Nala The Lioness	11 11/1(-83%)	(4) Nala The Lioness 11/1, Runner-up on 3 of her 4 starts in bumpers at around 2m. Fair form in trio of quick-fire novice/maiden runs last month and whilst this switch to handicaps is in her favour, even longer trips may suit ideally. Shaped nicely enough in AW qualifying runs; looks to need improvement off opening mark.

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ALWAYS WAVING stepped forward from her Wolverhampton return when scoring over C&D last month and it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Andrew Balding's filly had plenty more to offer in handicap company. Fleeting Moment was no match for a comfortable winner here last time but is open to improvement, while Nala The Lioness is likely to benefit from first-time cheekpieces.

CARAMAY has built up a solid record since the cheekpieces went on, posting her best effort yet when winning 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 7 days ago. Well proven at this sort of trip, she looks sure to give another good account and earns the vote. Always Waving, on handicap debut, and Kinetic, returned to this sphere, are others to consider in a competitive race of its type.

There should be more to come from Fleeting Moment but EVER HOPEFULL has been in good form for her new yard and gets the vote.

12:52 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 1st (1) (10/3 -48%) Blue Lakota	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(1) Blue Lakota 10/3, Back-to-back winner of nurseries at Newcastle/Chelmsford and unlucky not to finish closer in hat-trick bid when third at first-named venue 17 days ago, denied a run over 1f out before running on late. Definite mileage in him from revised mark on that evidence. Major improver; unlucky 3rd over 6f at Newcastle last time; solid chance on course debut.
5 2nd (5) (10/3 -33%) Horus	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(5) Horus 10/3, Well backed returning from 3 months off and got off the mark with a bit in hand when winning 8-runner nursery at Lingfield (6f, AW) 14 days ago, readily asserting final 1f. Up 6 lb on the back of that and this does look a tougher assignment. Showed true colours when winning his first 6f handicap latest; up 6lb; more to come.
4 3rd (4) (5/2 +25%) Triple Charged	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(4) Triple Charged 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 5 months/gelded, shaped with definite encouragement when good fifth of 10 in nursery at Newcastle (6f) 17 days ago, denied a run final 1f and noted finishing with running left. One to be interested in on the back of that. Well held in first two handicaps; more promise at Newcastle (6f) latest when not clear run.
7 4th (7) (11/1 +8%) Psychodrama	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) Psychodrama 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 9 in novice at Newcastle (6f, 5/1) 39 days ago, left behind by winner over 1f out. Makes handicap debut from a mark that demands improvement. Seemed to stay 6f behind impressive newcomer at Newcastle; may improve now handicapping.
8 5th (8) (28/1 -12%) Flicka's Girl	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) Flicka's Girl 28/1, Debut winner at Wolverhampton back in the spring but not progressed subsequently, 4¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Horus in nursery at Lingfield (6f) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive. Plenty of experience but 6f again seemed to stretch her at Lingfield last time.
3 6th (3) (22/1 -120%) Nad Alshiba Rain	22 22/1(-120%)	(3) Nad Alshiba Rain 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 18/1, possibly needed the run after 6 months off when sixth of 9 in novice at this course (7.1f) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut and the market can guide. Two promising 6f runs last June; faded at 7f back from break; respected on handicap debut.
2 7th (2) (4/1 +50%) Kildonan	4 4/1(+50%)	(2) Kildonan 4/1, Showed improved form when making it fifth time lucky in a C&D maiden in November. Respectable effort when seventh of 12 in nursery back here 31 days ago and he's an each-way player with first-time blinkers now enlisted. Won C&D maiden in November; had an excuse but held here next time; others more obvious.
9 8th (9) (66/1 -100%) Mystical Elegance	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Mystical Elegance 66/1, 6¾ lengths seventh of 8 to Horus in nursery (14/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for now but others make much more appeal. Went close over 7f last June; minor efforts in two 6f handicaps last month; up against it.

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HORUS returned from a break to win on his first run for Michael Keady at Lingfield a fortnight ago and remains open to further improvement on the all-weather, despite being raised 6lb. Blue Lakota was denied a hat-trick at Newcastle when not getting a clear run at a crucial point, while another capable of a decent showing in this sprint handicap is Psychodrama.

BLUE LAKOTA was unlucky not to finish closer in his bid to land the hat-trick when third at Newcastle 17 days ago, denied a run over 1f out before running on late. He's very much of interest again and shades the vote ahead of Triple Charged, who similarly caught the eye when a couple of placings behind the selection latest. Easy Lingfield scorer Horus is another to consider.

Horus has more to come but TRIPLE CHARGED may be able to reverse Newcastle placings with Blue Lakota.

13:22 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 1st (1) (7/1 -17%) Cavolo Nero	7 7/1(-17%)	(1) Cavolo Nero 7/1, 55,000 gns Make Believe gelding. Dam 2-y-o 7.4f winner who stayed 1¼m. Would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks for him. 55,000gns yearling; first foal; dam Listed-placed 7.4f 2yo winner (RPR 96); market check..
2 2nd (2) (1/1 +17%) Invited	1 1/1(+17%)	(2) Invited 1/1, Fairly useful form at 2yrs, second of 7 in a Salisbury maiden (6f) in July. Best not judged too harshly on his handicap debut run at York a month later and he's respected starting out for new yard/having been gelded since last seen. Placed in 4-5 starts for Richard Hannon; gelded and changed stables since; respected..
4 3rd (4) (6/1 +57%) Zarathos	6 6/1(+57%)	(4) Zarathos 6/1, Dark Angel gelding who has offered something to work on both starts to date, appearing to find the trip stretching him when fourth of 13 in novice at Kempton (1m) 34 days ago. Return to 7f in his favour on that evidence. Has shown minor promise in both starts but needs significant improvement to figure..
3 4th (3) (15/8 +17%) Midnight City	1.875 15/8(+17%)	(3) Midnight City 15/8, Lightly-raced gelding. 9/4, backed up his previous best when second of 9 in novice at this course (6.1f) 26 days ago, headed inside final 1f. Looks well up to playing a lead role again here on that evidence. Second in successive 6f starts here; each-way player but more needed to break his duck..
8 5th (8) (200/1 -100%) Sandinyourshoes	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Sandinyourshoes 200/1, Once-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in novice (100/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 18 days ago, always behind. Can only be watched at present. Half-sister to six winners; 100-1 on debut at Wolverhampton (7f) where never involved..
7 6th (7) (80/1 -60%) Goldrush Glory	80 80/1(-60%)	(7) Goldrush Glory 80/1, Golden Horde gelding. Failed to build on the promise showed on debut here when eighth of 11 in novice at Newcastle (6f, 33/1) 17 days ago. Handicaps will be more his bag on the back of this. Possible latest start came a bit too soon but he'll need a lot of improvement to win this..
5 7th (5) (125/1 -150%) Simon Montfort	125 125/1(-150%)	(5) Simon Montfort 125/1, Mayson gelding. Dam unraced from family of Oaks winner Reams of Verse. Likely outsider on racecourse debut. Fourth foal; dam unraced half-sister to two middle distance winners; gelded before debut..
6 8th (6) (25/1 +38%) Flamborough Head	25 25/1(+38%)	(6) Flamborough Head 25/1, Ribchester gelding. Didn't go without promise despite not threatening in pair of turf maiden/novice events over 7f in July. Handicaps likely to see him in an even better light moving forward. Didn't show much in two 7f starts last July; more likely to be a handicap proposition..

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Midnight City was just denied a first career success here over 6f last month and the extra furlong appears likely to benefit the son of Acclamation. That said, he would require a career best to stop INVITED. The pick of his form saw him finish runner-up to the smart Ancient Truth at Newmarket and a change of scenery, along with a gelding operation, might see him prove too strong for the opposition. Newcomer Cavolo Nero completes the shortlist.

The pick of INVITED's 2-y-o form gives him obvious claims now starting out for his new yard having been gelded and he's fancied to make a bold bid returning from 5 months off. Midnight City has knocked on the door of late and he's a threat, with newcomer Cavolo Nero another to note if betting vibes are positive.

Not a lot of depth to this and despite being unable to capitalise on some respectable efforts, INVITED is taken to do so this time.

13:52 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 1st (1) (3/1 +67%) Soames Forsyte	3 3/1(+67%)	(1) Soames Forsyte 3/1, Course winner who has eased in weights and ran creditably when third of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 17 days ago, challenging over 1f out and no extra final 100 yds. Course winner; worth a try dropping back in trip but all his better form is at around 1m..
10 2nd (10) (11/1 -38%) Al Shabab	11 11/1(-38%)	(10) Al Shabab 11/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 5/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago, not quicken entering straight. Others make greater appeal for win purposes. Has shown sufficient recently to suggest some each-way appeal on his first start here..
6 3rd (6) (12/1 +25%) King Of York	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) King Of York 12/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. 10/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 17 days ago, fading over 1f out. Needs to get back on track. Dual C&D winner; beaten under 2l over C&D when 5lb higher in November; not written off..
3 4th (3) (9/1 +10%) Reputation	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) Reputation 9/1, Veteran who got back to winning ways over C&D in November and good placed efforts both starts since, latterly when second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 10/1) 10 days ago. Definite claims of being in the mix again in present groove. C&D winner; not quite as good on his last two starts but is an each-way player..
11 5th (11) (15/2 -36%) Urban Dandy	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(11) Urban Dandy 15/2, Course winner. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f, 15/2) 25 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed. Cheekpieces back on. 6f course winner; placed here in three of his last four starts; each-way player..
5 6th (5) (10/1 +9%) Ring Of Gold	10 10/1(+9%)	(5) Ring Of Gold 10/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 17 days ago, going in snatches and never a threat. Handicapper has eased his grip a little more and he's not one to write off. Triple 7f AW winner; hasn't shown much since a summer break; handy mark if revived..
2 7th (2) (7/2 -5%) Arika	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(2) Arika 7/2, Maiden who ran creditably when third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1m) back in October. Returns with his new yard firmly amongst the winners and he's one to note. Placed in 3-12 starts; first run for a trainer whose string is in good form; market check..
12 8th (12) (11/1 -57%) Shaka	11 11/1(-57%)	(12) Shaka 11/1, 7/1, career best when winning 11-runner minor event at this C&D 10 days ago, doing it with a bit to spare. More needed back in handicap company but he clearly comes here at the top of his game. C&D classified winner latest; back in a handicap so now has a bit more to prove..
7 9th (7) (33/1 -50%) Anif	33 33/1(-50%)	(7) Anif 33/1, C&D winner. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at this course (8.1f) 11 days ago, racing off the pace and never a threat. Mark is steadily easing at least. C&D winner who can still be competitive if producing his best; each-way player..
9 10th (9) (22/1 +12%) Big Narstie	22 22/1(+12%)	(9) Big Narstie 22/1, Quirky sort. C&D winner. Three wins from 17 runs last year. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/1) 31 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Dual C&D winner; handy mark but comes into this with a bit to prove based on recent form..
4 11th (4) (9/1 -13%) My Brother Mike	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) My Brother Mike 9/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 5/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap back at that venue (8.6f) 24 days ago. Not out of things granted a good pace to aim at. 1m course winner; more needed dropping to this trip for the first time on his 71st start..

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This looks a wide-open handicap but there is plenty to like about the chances of MY BROTHER MIKE, who scored off 3lb lower over Wolverhampton's extended mile two starts ago and has two wins at this venue to his name. Reputation landed a similar C&D contest in November and is only 2lb higher now, while Arika has slipped to a feasible mark and the drop to 7f should suit.

ARIKA's maiden status is off-putting but he starts out for a new yard going well and could be worth siding with to break his duck returning from 104 days off. Ring of Gold, who is lurking on a handy mark, and Reputation are a couple of others to consider.

This looks open and it's worth taking a chance on ARIKA, who represents the in-form Karl Burke team and may have untapped potential.

14:22 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 11f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 1st (1) (8/13 +44%) High Court Judge	0.615385 8/13(+44%)	(1) High Court Judge 8/13, Modest gelding. 2/1, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 8 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Shortlist material. 1m4f Tapeta winner latest; capable of another bold bid dropping to classified level..
7 2nd (7) (15/8 +12%) Rubellite	1.875 15/8(+12%)	(7) Rubellite 15/8, Modest mare. Career best when winning 12-runner minor event at Newcastle (12.4f, 11/4) 12 days ago. Should go well again in a weak race. Won a classified event at Newcastle latest; a similar effort would give her strong claims..
6 3rd (6) (16/1 -113%) Recorwoman	16 16/1(-113%)	(6) Recorwoman 16/1, Unreliable sort. 4/1, bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Redcar (10f, heavy) 78 days ago, very slowly away. Market may be informative after a break. 7f and 1m2f winner; placed once from 11 AW starts; little inspiration from any 2024 form..
3 4th (3) (20/1 -43%) Desejada	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) Desejada 20/1, Modest mare. 66/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Yet to show much; now in classified; need to see more before giving serious consideration..
4 5th (4) (66/1 -100%) Foshan	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Foshan 66/1, Poor gelding. Tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft, 50/1) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Poor on the Flat, 7/11 on last Flat run. Limited appeal. 0-21; returns to this code after showing little over hurdles; watch..
2 6th (2) (66/1 -136%) Break Point	66 66/1(-136%)	(2) Break Point 66/1, 33/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Visored for 1st time. Others make more appeal. Showed ability at three but moderate form in six starts for this trainer; plenty to prove..
8 7th (8) (125/1 -89%) Exceptionality	125 125/1(-89%)	(8) Exceptionality 125/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 100/1) 10 days ago. Up against it. 16-race maiden who has yet to finish within 6l of the winner; others preferred..
9 8th (9) (14/1 -17%) Nasneen	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) Nasneen 14/1, Poor filly. Visored for 1st time, below form seventh of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Worth a market check but has a bit to prove. Placed over 5f and 1m on turf but unplaced in ten AW starts; plenty to prove..
5 9th (5) (80/1 -100%) Rajawail	80 80/1(-100%)	(5) Rajawail 80/1, Poor mare. 200/1, last of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 68 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to make any sort of case for. Second in a Beverley classified event at three; well beaten in all three starts in 2024..

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RUBELLITE comes out best on official ratings and she arrives on the back of a victory over an extended 1m at Newcastle 12 days ago, so Stella Barclay's mare looks set to make a bold bid for the double. She could have most to fear from High Court Judge, who has also already scored this year, over 1m4f at Wolverhampton, and represents an in-form yard. Recorwoman looks best of the rest.

HIGH COURT JUDGE isn't long with his current stable and did well to get up at Wolverhampton, so he takes preference over Rubellite, who also scored cosily last time. The remainder are out of form and it's likely to be fought out by that pair.

Little to choose between the last-time winners High Court Ridge and RUBELLITE, with the latter just preferred receiving 5lb.

14:30 Dundalk Maiden 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
2 1st (2) (16/1 +68%) Pavilion End	16 16/1(+68%)	(2) Pavilion End 16/1, 40/1, seventh of 13 in bumper at Roscommon (15.4f, soft) 161 days ago, finding little. Hard to warm to on Flat debut. By a NH sire but has enough in his pedigree to be of some interest; watch market.
4 2nd (4) (2/1 -33%) Babich	2 2/1(-33%)	(4) Babich 2/1, Lightly-raced gelding on Flat. 150/1, respectable sixth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) 18 days ago. Good second on latest start in this sphere at Roscommon and he should go close if taking to this surface. Placed in two turf maidens; not as good over hurdles; big player if handling this surface.
8 3rd (8) (9/2 +63%) Ice Opera	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(8) Ice Opera 9/2, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 12/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (16f) 25 days ago. Back down in trip and no more than an each-way squeak. Mightn't have stayed 2m here last time and this should suit better; has a bit to find.
6 4th (6) (11/8 +15%) Aird	1.375 11/8(+15%)	(6) Aird 11/8, Fairly useful mare. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. 6/4, respectable second of 12 in maiden at this C&D 27 days ago. Ought to make her presence felt. Beaten fav' after an absence over C&D last time but might come on for that; be involved.
1 5th (1) (11/2 +54%) Free Flow	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(1) Free Flow 11/2, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 14 Flat runs. 11/1, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap at Naas (10.4f, good to soft). Off 162 days and opposable on debut for new yard. Returning after a break for a new yard and shouldn't be far away if at his best.
9 6th (9) (200/1 -100%) Sing A New Song	200 200/1(-100%)	(9) Sing A New Song 200/1, Modest filly. First run since leaving J. S. Bolger when eighteenth of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, soft, 200/1) on NH debut 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Poor on hurdling debut recently; only rated 43 so has a lot to find in this company.
7 7th (7) (150/1 -20%) Glowing Bird	150 150/1(-20%)	(7) Glowing Bird 150/1, Twice-raced filly. 150/1, last of 12 in maiden at Naas (10.4f, soft). Off 8 months and she 's hard to warm to. Little sign of ability in two turf maidens last spring and can only be watched.
5 8th (5) (200/1 -60%) Spencer Dock	200 200/1(-60%)	(5) Spencer Dock 200/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. First run since leaving Kevin Prendergast when thirteenth of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft, 200/1) on NH debut 31 days ago. Beaten a long way on sole Flat start last year plus a maiden hurdle last month.

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AIRD was heavily backed over C&D last month, but was outgunned in second which was still a fair effort behind a promising horse. Robyn Donaghue-Leahy's 4lb claim is a bonus in this apprentice maiden and those losses may be recouped now. Free Flow banked four runner-up finishes on turf for James Barrett and has moved to Ross O'Sullivan, so he should be in contention. Gavin Cromwell's Babich has to be respected. He has been hurdling in November and December, however, his last run on the Flat saw him take the runner-up spot over an extended 10-furlongs in Roscommon. Autumn Twist is well worth a market check as he had some decent form in France quite some time ago.

BABICH wasn't disgraced over hurdles at Leopardstown during the Christmas period and he is appealing back on the level, having finished a good second at Roscommon on his latest start on the level during the autumn. He may have most to fear from Aird, who found just one too good over C&D last month, but Autumn Twist is also worthy of consideration.

Runner-up over C&D last time when the winner got first run on her, AIRD(nap) can go one better today.

14:52 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
5 (5) (50/1 0%) Kitten's Dream	50 50/1(0%)	(5) Kitten's Dream 50/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. Thirty eight runs since last win in 2023. 100/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 24 days ago. Down in trip. Beat no more than one home in his last five starts and today's trip looks short enough.
8 1st (8) (5/2 -33%) Letmeseethecolts	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(8) Letmeseethecolts 5/2, Modest filly. 10/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Has to be taken seriously in a thin event. Two runs since returning from over six months off in December are hard to fault.
2 2nd (2) (11/8 +39%) Busby	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(2) Busby 11/8, Modest gelding. Course winner. Latest win here in December. Creditable second of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (12.4f, 3/1) 12 days ago. Leading claims. This veteran has turned things around since a visor went on; heavily involved.
1 3rd (1) (16/1 -33%) Back From Dubai	16 16/1(-33%)	(1) Back From Dubai 16/1, 5-time course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 59 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Rejoined yard after leaving Kevin Frost. Worth monitoring in the betting. Tackles much longer trip than he's used to on first start back for previous yard.
7 4th (7) (4/1 +38%) Storm Asset	4 4/1(+38%)	(7) Storm Asset 4/1, Modest gelding. Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago, left with too much to do. Back up in trip. Not dismissed. Seemed to shape better than it looked on paper 18 days ago (visibility reduced by fog).
6 5th (6) (18/1 -125%) Stand Free	18 18/1(-125%)	(6) Stand Free 18/1, Modest mare. Latest win at Newcastle in August. Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (8.1f, 16/1). Off 141 days. Significantly back up in trip. Can't be dismissed on return. Never been the easiest to predict but could be rusty back from 141 days off here.
4 6th (4) (66/1 -100%) Gimcrack Warrior	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Gimcrack Warrior 66/1, 28/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to make a solid case for. Yet to get within 8l of winning and has plenty to prove going beyond 1m for the first time.
3 7th (3) (11/1 +0%) Damoiseau	11 11/1(+0%)	(3) Damoiseau 11/1, Unreliable sort. 12/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 24 days ago. Back up in trip. Others make more appeal. 0-25 and couldn't build on fair return following wind surgery last time.

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The application of a visor has spark notable improvement in BUSBY, who narrowly failed to follow up a victory over 1m4f here when runner-up at Newcastle off his revised mark. Philip Kirby's gelding should go well on his return to this venue, while although he has give Letmeseethecolts 2lb despite the latter being rated 1lb higher and Brian Ellison's filly has been threatening to score. Back From Dubai and Stand Free are not out of it either.

Having scored here in December, BUSBY was just worn down late at Newcastle 12 days ago, and he's worth a chance to get back to winning ways in a race that lacks depth. Letmeseethecolts is the only one of the opponents to arrive in form, so she's the main threat, although market support for Back From Dubai would be significant.

The veteran Busby has another big run in him if the visor continues to work but the much less exposed LETMESEETHECOLTS is preferred.

15:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
7 1st (7) (11/2 +31%) Tribal Moon	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(7) Tribal Moon 11/2, C&D winner in November. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 9 in minor event at this C&D (9/2) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's opposable. C&D winner wasn't as good last time in first-time blinkers and cheekpieces are back.
2 2nd (2) (4/1 -33%) Morning Approach	4 4/1(-33%)	(2) Morning Approach 4/1, 4/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D 39 days ago, driven clear. Expected to be bang there, despite going up 9 lb. Bolted up over C&D last time under this rider; raised 9lb but has to be taken seriously.
5 3rd (5) (3/1 +33%) Nedita	3 3/1(+33%)	(5) Nedita 3/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (15/2) 39 days ago. More needed up 8 lb but he has to enter calculations all the same. Won over C&D last time; raised 8lb for that but seems to be going the right way.
9 4th (9) (11/1 +45%) Si Senior	11 11/1(+45%)	(9) Si Senior 11/1, Bit below form ninth of 25 in handicap (18/1) at the Curragh (8f, good to soft), hampered. Off 101 days and she can make her presence felt. Regressive in 2024; seemed to handle this surface on sole try but others appeal more today.
12 5th (12) (22/1 +56%) Saxon Kingdom	22 22/1(+56%)	(12) Saxon Kingdom 22/1, Fourteenth of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, soft, 250/1) 14 days ago. Decent third over this C&D on latest start in this sphere but others preferred all the same. Ran well over C&D off this mark; needs to find a bit more in a stronger contest.
8 6th (8) (7/2 +46%) Rockbury Lad	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(8) Rockbury Lad 7/2, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Latest win at Punchestown in September. Bit below form fourth of 14 in handicap (10/3) at this C&D 55 days ago, slowly away. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. In decent form; is best off a strong pace and is a player if the race pans out for him.
11 7th (11) (16/1 +43%) Zahee	16 16/1(+43%)	(11) Zahee 16/1, Unreliable sort. 3-time C&D winner. Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 4 days ago. Likely to find a few too good once more. Not in the best of form on recent starts, including 4 days ago; still not dismissed.
6 8th (6) (50/1 +0%) Star Mind	50 50/1(+0%)	(6) Star Mind 50/1, Last of 14 in handicap (66/1) at this course (10.7f) 27 days ago. Down in trip and she's probably worth taking on. Two UK AW wins; 1m2f was too far last time and dangerous to dismiss back in trip.
1 9th (1) (8/1 +50%) Brains	8 8/1(+50%)	(1) Brains 8/1, C&D winner. 33/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 25 days ago. Blinkers and tongue strap back on. Needs to bounce back. Has to do much better than recent starts even dropping in the handicap.
3 10th (3) (50/1 +24%) Super Over	50 50/1(+24%)	(3) Super Over 50/1, C&D winner. First run since leaving D. P. Coakley when last of 13 in claimer at this C&D (33/1) 62 days ago. Others make more appeal. Was poor in a C&D claimer on debut for this yard but that was too bad to be true.

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A very competitive handicap. TRIBAL MOON wasn't outclassed in a much-higher grade before Christmas and ought to be a factor in this company. Morning Approach was a wide-margin winner over C&D last month and has prospects despite the 9lb rise. That form got a boost when the runner-up obliged on his next start. Trishuli River has been in a rich vein of form over further in Dundalk but has winning form over 1m, so has to enter calculations. Nedita got 8lb for winning over C&D in December, but that is almost offset by the booking of 7lb claimer Darragh O'Sullivan, so he is entitled to be in the mix. Rockbury Lad and Man Is King are others with claims.

A belated and much-deserved first taste of success could be in the offing for MAN IS KING, who put in another very good shift from the front when going down narrowly over C&D last month. Morning Approach scored in good style here last time and while she isn't an obvious type to follow up, the 7-y-o will be a threat off this 9 lb higher mark if in a similar mood. Nedita, also successful in a C&D handicap on the same card in December, is third choice ahead of Trishuli River.

The form of her easy C&D win last time was franked since, so MORNING APPROACH is taken to score again even off 9lb higher.

15:22 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
7 1st (7) (11/2 +15%) At Vimeiro	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(7) At Vimeiro 11/2, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (2/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Worthy of respect. Big weights drop but not yet got it together in handicaps; stamina query upped to 2m.
6 2nd (6) (85/40 +67%) Comte De Loir	2.125 85/40(+67%)	(6) Comte De Loir 85/40, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in maiden (28/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 29 days ago, never nearer. Likely improver upped markedly in trip for handicap debut. Promise in 1m4f qualifying runs; check the market now handicapping over new trip.
5 3rd (5) (2/1 +27%) Dance Time	2 2/1(+27%)	(5) Dance Time 2/1, Won 7-runner handicap (5/2) at this C&D 17 days ago, readily. Still not fully exposed as a stayer and is worth a chance to go in again. Improved since upped to 2m, winning 2 out of 3 attempts and quite cosy over C&D latest.
1 4th (1) (40/1 -21%) Illucidate	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Illucidate 40/1, Last of 4 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time on the Flat. Others more persuasive. 1m4f winner in France; fairly promising 4th on AW debut; tailed off last week.
4 5th (4) (33/1 -65%) Saligo Bay	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Saligo Bay 33/1, 12/1, first run since leaving Gary & Josh Moore when sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 10 days ago, not knocked about. Hard to back with much confidence unless there's market strength behind him. Well treated but soundly beaten in all three AW handicaps, including for new yard latest.
9 6th (9) (80/1 -21%) Quercus Robur	80 80/1(-21%)	(9) Quercus Robur 80/1, 33/1, last of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 13 days ago. Struggling for form and hard to fancy. Two 2m wins at Newcastle in early 2023 but finished remote there since back from absence.
8 7th (8) (16/1 +52%) Vinny's Dream	16 16/1(+52%)	(8) Vinny's Dream 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 33/1) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has ability but soundly beaten in two Polytrack handicaps at 2m and 1m4f; Tapeta debut.
3 8th (3) (4/1 +11%) Two Auld Pals	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Two Auld Pals 4/1, 5/1, fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Ran well on last outing in this sphere and is well treated on best form, so of interest. Four turf wins; promising AW debut on Wolverhampton Tapeta (2m; 2lb lower); likely player.

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DANCE TIME scored by just over a length over track and trip on her latest outing and a 2lb rise might prove to be on the lenient side. David Loughnane's five-year-old has lots in her favour and she will prove very difficult to beat. Haaland finished a close-up third at Kempton six days ago and this drop in grade will aid her cause. Of the remainder, handicap debutante Comte De Loir makes the most appeal.

DANCE TIME is building up an excellent record over this trip and, having had something to spare over C&D late in December, she may well be up to defying a small rise. Haaland and Two Auld Pals are both serious dangers.

Two Auld Pals and Dance Time (next best) are respected but narrow preference is for HAALAND after two good runs for this yard.

15:30 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
1 1st (1) (10/3 -48%) Lost President	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(1) Lost President 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable seventh of 14 in nursery at this course (6f, 5/1) 69 days ago, never nearer. Significantly up in trip and he's open to improvement. All runs over 6f; nearest at finish on nursery debut when last seen; considered up in trip.
8 2nd (8) (5/2 +67%) Senior Montecristo	2.5 5/2(+67%)	(8) Senior Montecristo 5/2, 11/1 and blinkered for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 13 in claimer at this course (7f) 46 days ago. Visor on 1st time and he's one for the shortlist. Maiden has run well enough on two of his last three starts here; needs to do more.
4 3rd (4) (5/2 +9%) Movin And Groovin	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(4) Movin And Groovin 5/2, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (6f, 5/2) 4 days ago, having run of race. Significantly back up in trip and more needed under a penalty. Got off the mark under this rider over 6f here four days ago; stays this trip; big player.
7 4th (7) (16/1 -100%) Endless Dawn	16 16/1(-100%)	(7) Endless Dawn 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Miss Natalia Lupini when 1½ lengths fourth of 8 to Movin And Groovin in handicap (33/1) at this course (6f) 4 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Needs to raise her game. Best run came on h'cap/stable debut over 6f last time; a player if staying this trip.
3 5th (3) (6/1 +8%) Tam Lin	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Tam Lin 6/1, 5/1, creditable fifth of 14 in nursery at this course (7f) 27 days ago. Couldn't rule out. Consistent enough; beaten 4l over 7f here last time; down 4lb and up in trip can help.
2 6th (2) (8/1 -60%) Esque Elegance	8 8/1(-60%)	(2) Esque Elegance 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, good fourth of 14 in nursery at this course (7f) 27 days ago. Possibilities back up to a mile if able to build on that. Best effort when running on over 7f last time; down 2lb and this trip should suit.
10 7th (10) (28/1 +30%) Clarabell	28 28/1(+30%)	(10) Clarabell 28/1, 250/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at this C&D 4 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Passed over. Soundly beaten on all starts including the last twice at this venue and others preferred.
9 8th (9) (100/1 -100%) Star Allure	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Star Allure 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 9 in nursery at this course (6f, 80/1) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she's opposable. Well beaten in two nurseries over 6f here and the step up in trip needs to work.
5 9th (5) (150/1 -200%) Keithal	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Keithal 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 14 in nursery (80/1) at this course (7f) 27 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and she looks up against it. Beaten 23l on handicap debut over 7f here last time; huge improvement needed with blinkers.
6 10th (6) (66/1 -65%) Magna Beauty	66 66/1(-65%)	(6) Magna Beauty 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, twelfth of 16 in nursery at Gowran (7f, heavy) 85 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Best run came at this track on debut; beaten a long way on testing ground when last seen.

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ESQUE ELEGANCE showed marked improvement when keeping on over 7f at this track last month. The form was franked when the runner-up came out and won decisively last Friday. Esque Elegance actually races off 6lb lower with her jockey's claim factored in, so she gets the vote. The obvious danger is Movin And Groovin who reappears under the mandatory 7lb penalty after winning by half a length over 6f last week for Ado McGuinness. Nicola Burns keeps the ride and she is proving good value for her 7lb claim. McGuinness also saddles Endless Dawn who was fourth behind Movin And Groovin on her stable debut. She could bank a cheque as could top-weight Lost President.

This step up to a mile could be just the ticket for LOST PRESIDENT, who shaped better than the bare result on his handicap debut here in November and he has been eased 2 lb since. Senior Montecristo will be a threat if responding well to the first-time visor, while Tam Lin should also make her presence felt and Esque Elegance could have a part to play if building on her latest effort.

Nearest at the finish over 7f at this track last time, ESQUE ELEGANCE could get off the mark up to this trip.

15:38 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
3 1st (3) (6/5 +4%) Jujubella	1.2 6/5(+4%)	(3) Jujubella 6/5, Had been crying out for a step-up in trip and obliged on first attempt over middle distance, a career best when winning a 10-runner handicap at this course (10.2f, 9/2) 12 days ago by 4½ lengths from Come on John. Up in distance again today but half-sister won over 1m 4f and looks a big player. Readily off the mark here 12 days ago; bold showing on the cards on her first go at 1m4f.
6 2nd (6) (80/1 -100%) Cage Rattler	80 80/1(-100%)	(6) Cage Rattler 80/1, Unreliable individual. Keen with fifth of 8 when last seen on the Flat (Musselburgh 1m). Well-beaten in three runs over maiden hurdles since. Returns to the Flat from 1 lb out of the handicap and others preferred. Not one to rely on and he comes here on the back of three poor efforts over hurdles.
1 3rd (1) (7/2 -17%) Khangai	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Khangai 7/2, Has done well for new yard. 11/4 and visored for 1st time, won 9-runner handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 11 days ago. Still feasibly treated on best form, so not without hope of following up if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Yard going well. Cosy winner at Southwell 11 days ago; up another 3lb but scored cosily there so a player.
7 4th (7) (10/1 +50%) Cookie Queen	10 10/1(+50%)	(7) Cookie Queen 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden who showed little when fifth of 10 in a handicap (40/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 96 days ago. Tough ask on first run for yard after leaving Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood. Well-held fifth at Southwell in October; needs this yard switch to spark improvement.
2 5th (2) (11/4 +17%) Come On John	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(2) Come On John 11/4, Slowly away, 85/40, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 5 days ago. Visor on 1st time and one to consider, especially with a better start. Stable in excellent form. Solid effort when fourth at Lingfield five days ago; ought to be in the shake-up once more.
5 6th (5) (28/1 +15%) Yakhabar	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Yakhabar 28/1, Returned without headgear and shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off when 43 lengths eighth of 9 to Khangai in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 50/1) 11 days ago. Should strip fitter today. C&D scorer looked rusty when beating only one at Southwell latest; can take a step forward.
4 7th (4) (20/1 -67%) Brividi	20 20/1(-67%)	(4) Brividi 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 22/1) 11 days ago, never involved. Back down in trip and blinkers on 1st time but bit to find with market principals. Not disgraced when seventh at Lingfield 11 days ago; blinkers added and considered.

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Jujubella arrives following a career-best performance here when benefiting from a step up in trip to beat Come On John by four and a half lengths at the start of the month. A 7lb swing in the favour of the latter makes it interesting, though, but KHANGAI appeals most. A winner at Southwell last time, the five-year-old doesn't appear to have reached his ceiling yet and is expected to cope with a 3lb rise.

JUJUBELLA won with plenty in hand last time and there could be more improvement to come for this step up in trip. James Owen's horses are running well and Come On John and Khangai should continue that trend.

This could go the way of Lucinda Russell's progressive JUJUBELLA who opened her account in good style here recently and can follow up

15:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
6 1st (6) (11/4 +31%) Charlatan	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(6) Charlatan 11/4, Three wins from 13 runs last year. Respectable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 25 days ago. Not taken lightly. Got right back on track when a C&D second 25 days ago; can go well again off same mark.
7 2nd (7) (7/4 +13%) Marinakis	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(7) Marinakis 7/4, 5/2, landed a gamble in 9-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (8f) 5 days ago. Unexposed over this sort of trip and appeals as the sort to go well again. First win at Chelmsford five days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty here.
3 3rd (3) (11/1 +0%) Balqaa	11 11/1(+0%)	(3) Balqaa 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in September. Better than result when fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 14/1) 24 days ago, left with too much to do. Remains in form and can't be ruled out. Arrives in good nick; this C&D scorer must enter calculations once more.
9 4th (9) (10/1 +55%) True Nation	10 10/1(+55%)	(9) True Nation 10/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in October. 22/1, good fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago. Not ruled out. In good form, fourth in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago; one for the shortlist.
1 5th (1) (4/1 -45%) Retraction	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Retraction 4/1, Good third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 9/4) 31 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Shaping up well but does need things to drop right. Didn't enjoy rub of the green when third at Wolver last time; merits serious consideration.
4 6th (4) (14/1 -56%) Impeach	14 14/1(-56%)	(4) Impeach 14/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 12 days ago. Others look more appealing. Solid fifth for his new yard at Newcastle 12 days ago; ought to be thereabouts.
5 7th (5) (28/1 -75%) Fifty Sent	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) Fifty Sent 28/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. First run since leaving Michael Dods when bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 33/1) 12 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs to step up on stable debut. Shaped as if run was needed on yard debut when sixth at Newcastle; can build on that.
10 8th (10) (200/1 -100%) Cherry Tree Dawn	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) Cherry Tree Dawn 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 8 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm). Off 153 days. Makes tapeta debut. Blinkered for 1st time. Others preferred. Yet to offer any form of note; blinkered for her Tapeta debut with lots to prove.
8 9th (8) (22/1 -57%) Twistaline	22 22/1(-57%)	(8) Twistaline 22/1, C&D winner. 17/2, creditable second of 11 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago. Could be on the premises again. Back to form when second of 11 in 7f classified event here ten days ago; considered.

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Marinakis shed his maiden tag in a classified stakes at Chelmsford last week and should mount a bold bid back in the handicap ranks, despite his 5lb penalty. However, the vote goes to RETRACTION, who has made the frame on each of his last three starts, including over C&D three starts ago. Ruth Carr's five-year-old goes off the same mark as his most recent third at Wolverhampton and could be rewarded for his consistency. Charlatan is another to keep an eye on.

MARINAKIS is unexposed over this distance and, having justified strong support last week at Chelmsford, he's worth a chance to go in again for all that Retraction looks a big player having shaped well at Wolverhampton a month ago. Charlatan is another one to consider.

Plenty are in with a shout but RETRACTION (nap) is taken to build on his very good Wolverhampton third and gain a deserved first win.

16:00 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
3 1st (3) (11/2 -38%) Fly To Glory	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(3) Fly To Glory 11/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner handicap at this course (7f, 8/1) 27 days ago, looking well suited by the return to positive tactics. Handicapper has reacted but not ruled out with a repeat back down at 6f. Won over 7f here last time; this trip is fine too but an 8lb rise for that win looks tough.
6 2nd (6) (17/2 +58%) Velvet Skies	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(6) Velvet Skies 17/2, One win from 25 Flat runs. 9 lengths last of 13 to Fly To Glory in handicap (13/2) at this course (7f) 27 days ago. Needs to bounce back with the headgear discarded. Well beaten over 7f here last time and needs to return to his old form.
2 3rd (2) (7/1 0%) Devil's Angel	7 7/1(0%)	(2) Devil's Angel 7/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Creditable 2¾ lengths third of 13 to Fly To Glory in handicap (6/1) at this course (7f) 27 days ago, ridden 2f out and keeping on. Each-way possibilities returned to this shorter trip. Decent run over 7f here last time; this trip is fine and can get involved.
13 4th (13) (9/2 +55%) Wild Mountain	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(13) Wild Mountain 9/2, One win from 25 Flat runs. 10/3, respectable 3¾ lengths seventh of 14 to Senado Square in handicap at this C&D 32 days ago, no extra over 1f out. Tongue strap back on. Merits consideration. Just denied by Hasiyna last month but was 4l behind Senado Square since.
9 5th (9) (12/1 -33%) My Girl Sioux	12 12/1(-33%)	(9) My Girl Sioux 12/1, Course winner. Not seen to best effect when seventh of 14 in handicap (5/1) at this course (5f) 27 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Back up in trip. A 5f winner here was below form last time and needs to return to best; can start slowly.
11 6th (11) (20/1 -67%) No Speed Limit	20 20/1(-67%)	(11) No Speed Limit 20/1, Veteran 4-time course winner who has been given a chance by the assessor and took a step back in right direction when fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D in September. One to note with his usual headgear refitted. Below form when last seen but is back to his last winning mark so not dismissed.
4 7th (4) (11/2 +66%) Winemaker	5.5 11/2(+66%)	(4) Winemaker 11/2, Course winner. 4 lengths ninth of 14 to Senado Square in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 32 days ago, keeping on without landing a blow. Now his task is to back that up. Has dropped in the weights after a series of unplaced efforts; needs to come back to best.
12 8th (12) (14/1 -75%) Hasiyna	14 14/1(-75%)	(12) Hasiyna 14/1, Winner over C&D in December. 15/2, creditable 2½ lengths fifth of 14 to Senado Square in handicap at this C&D 32 days ago, not ideally placed. No surprise to see her thereabouts again. Got off the mark over C&D last month before being beaten 2.5l by Senado Square since.
1 9th (1) (11/2 -57%) Senado Square	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Senado Square 11/2, Capitalised on much-reduced mark over C&D 2 starts back and again ran well when second of 14 in handicap (3/1) at this course (7f) 27 days ago, keeping on. Expected to go well again for all his mark has crept up a little more. Won over C&D last month and 2nd over 7f since; up another 3lb but go close with a repeat.
5 10th (5) (66/1 -100%) Shelbourne Flyer	66 66/1(-100%)	(5) Shelbourne Flyer 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in handicap (66/1) at this course (5f) 62 days ago, inadequate test. Needs a couple of these to falter. Poor the last twice, including in a 5f handicap here; has to do much better.
14 11th (14) (50/1 -100%) Sister Lola	50 50/1(-100%)	(14) Sister Lola 50/1, 4-time course winner but it's now forty five runs since the last of them in 2021 and she never threatened when tenth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 53 days ago. Has work to do. Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.
10 12th (10) (50/1 -52%) Gimmieminnie	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Gimmieminnie 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Not disgraced when 4 lengths eighth of 14 to Senado Square in handicap at this C&D (80/1) 32 days ago, plugging on. Step up to 7f may well be worth exploring on that evidence. Was beaten 4.25l by Senado Square on handicap debut over C&D; needs to do more.
8 13th (8) (18/1 -50%) Blue Wood	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Blue Wood 18/1, Course winner. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 14/1) 81 days ago. Others more persuasive. Below form when last seen but could go well if returning in top form.
7 14th (7) (22/1 -10%) Havana Notion	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Havana Notion 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Tipperary in July. Possibly needed the run after 5 months off when twelfth of 14 in handicap (20/1) at this course (5f) 27 days ago. Entitled to be sharper now. Won this race last year off 1lb lower; should have come on from his return last month.

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Adam Browne-Souza has prospects of riding his first winner aboard SENADO SQUARE. His 10lb claim has the five-year-old gelding on an appealing mark. Furthermore, Senado Square arrives in good form and was successful over C&D on his penultimate start. Devil's Angel has a tough draw to overcome, but he is more than capable of making late headway. Fly to Glory supplemented two all-weather victories in Britain when delivering over 7f at this venue last month, while My Girl Sioux and Hasiyna will have their supporters. First-reserve Clonmacash is dropping down the weights and would have a chance if getting a run.

In a wide open race a chance is taken on veteran NO SPEED LIMIT. He took a step back in the right direction from his reduced mark when midfield in a C&D handicap back in September and the refitting of a visor can put an extra edge on him operating from his last winning mark. In-form pair Senado Square and Fly To Glory are others in the mix, as is last year's winner Havana Notion.

Well-drawn for a horse who races prominently, SENADO SQUARE could make up for his narrow loss over 7f before Christmas.

16:13 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 1st (1) (6/4 +45%) William Dewhirst	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(1) William Dewhirst 6/4, 3-time C&D winner. 3/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 6 days ago. Races under a 5 lb penalty but can give another good account. Thriving at present, and C&D scorer six days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty.
2 2nd (2) (7/2 -17%) Swiss Ace	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(2) Swiss Ace 7/2, 3-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, respectable 2 lengths fourth of 11 to King's School in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago. Now 2 lb lower than last winning mark and has to enter calculations here. Good fourth over C&D 17 days ago; he merits serious consideration eased 1lb.
3 3rd (3) (3/1 +14%) King's School	3 3/1(+14%)	(3) King's School 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable 2¼ lengths fourth of 10 to William Dewhirst in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 6 days ago, not suited by the run of the race. Should be in the mix again. C&D winner; not seen to best effect when fourth here latest; likely player off same mark.
6 4th (6) (33/1 -175%) Aram	33 33/1(-175%)	(6) Aram 33/1, Last of 6 in minor event (15/2) at Jebel Ali (7f) when last seen. Off 10 months and first run for very capable yard after leaving A. Bin Harmash. Off since last at Jebel Ali ten months ago; possibilities for her new yard here.
5 5th (5) (15/2 +17%) Outrun The Storm	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(5) Outrun The Storm 15/2, Ran respectably on final starts of last campaign, possibly not enjoying the run of race when fifth of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 178 days ago. Has won at this course and goes well fresh. Claims. Off the track since July but he has scored over C&D after a layoff; considered.
4 6th (4) (6/1 -20%) Starliner	6 6/1(-20%)	(4) Starliner 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 14/1, good ½-length third of 10 to William Dewhirst in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago but did have run of the race. One for the shortlist. Solid C&D third six days ago; this C&D scorer ought to be in the shake-up again.
7 7th (7) (33/1 -32%) Woodleigh	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Woodleigh 33/1, Ran respectably when 12/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 32 days ago. Place claims. Back on track when fifth of eight in 7f Southwell handicap last month; not ruled out.

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William Dewhirst has found a new lease of life over the past couple of months with Ben Haslam's gelding a three-time winner over C&D. Starliner (third) and KING'S SCHOOL (fourth) were in behind the five-year-old last week and there is every chance the latter might be able to get his head back in front. He was seeking a hat-trick of victories when slowly away in that contest and is 5lb better off due to the winner carrying a penalty.

A trappy contest with very little to separate most of these runners. SWISS ACE is now 2 lb below his last winning mark and that could make the difference today, as could the booking of the excellent Billy Loughnane. King's School wasn't suited by the run of the race here 6 days ago and he should be in the mix, along with Starliner who often goes well at this venue.

Gemma Tutty's dual C&D scorer KING'S SCHOOL didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fourth over C&D last time and edges the verdict.

16:30 Dundalk Stakes 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
2 1st (2) (4/5 +36%) Brigadier Kakuru	0.8 4/5(+36%)	(2) Brigadier Kakuru 4/5, Camacho gelding who has improved with each start to date, career best when winning 9-runner nursery at this C&D 34 days ago, well on top finish. Needs considering with further progress distinctly possible. Nursery win here well-franked since; big claims.
7 2nd (7) (14/1 +13%) Suerte	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Suerte 14/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f, 28/1) on debut 32 days ago, not knocked about. Probably one for handicaps further down the line. Didn't feature on debut here last month from wide draw; entitled to improve.
1 3rd (1) (10/1 -186%) Tommy Mcjohn	10 10/1(-186%)	(1) Tommy Mcjohn 10/1, Showed fairly useful form at best for Michael O'Callaghan, off the mark in first-time blinkers at Naas ( 5f) in September. Hasn't yet matched that level in pair of starts for new yard, last of 4 in minor event at this course (5f) 32 days ago. Recent form here disappointing but turf form gives him a definite chance.
4 4th (4) (13/8 +35%) Just Jump	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(4) Just Jump 13/8, Lightly-raced maiden. Best effort to date when good third of 14 in maiden at this C&D (6/1) 25 days ago, edged out near the finish. Claims of being involved with a repeat. Close third in recent maiden here over 6f; keen sort drops in trip and has his chance.
6 5th (6) (25/1 -56%) Karney	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Karney 25/1, Estidhkaar gelding. 28/1, hinted at ability when eighth of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut 25 days ago, keeping on without threatening. This should reveal more. Okay debut run here recently but has nearly 5l to make up on Just Jump.
3 6th (3) (150/1 -200%) Cooee Call	150 150/1(-200%)	(3) Cooee Call 150/1, Soldier's Call colt who offered little when last of 14 in maiden (200/1) at this C&D on debut 25 days ago, missing break and always behind. Passed over. Slowly away when last of 14 on recent debut here; easily passed over.
5 7th (5) (125/1 -25%) Justified Risk	125 125/1(-25%)	(5) Justified Risk 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in maiden at Roscommon (7.5f, heavy, 200/1) in August. Gelded ahead of return but he's hard to make a case for. Shocking turf form, hard to counter here now switched to AW (having been gelded).

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BRIGADIER KAKURU showed pace in maidens before justifying favouritism on his handicap debut over C&D last month. That form received a couple of timely boosts when the placed horses, Movin And Groovin and Powerful Lady, both won here last Friday. Tommy McJohn probably holds the strongest piece of form having won a 5f Naas handicap off a mark of 77 for Michael O'Callaghan but has disappointed since, including twice here last month for current connections. Just Jump showed improved form when going close over C&D just before Christmas, while Suerte can go well if building on her debut in a maiden here last month.

BRIGADIER KAKURU continued his theme of race-by-race progress when opening his account in a C&D nursery 5 weeks ago and with the definite possibility of more to come, he makes plenty of appeal in his follow-up bid. Just Jump rates next best, ahead of top-weight Tommy McJohn.

Recent nursery winner BRIGADIER KAKURU can further enhance his yard's fine record at the venue

16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 1st (2) (5/2 +17%) Above	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(2) Above 5/2, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 33/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 6 days ago. Likely to go well again. On a long losing run but he comes here in good nick; ought to be thereabouts once more.
3 2nd (3) (4/1 -113%) Water Of Leith	4 4/1(-113%)	(3) Water Of Leith 4/1, Resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Has to be taken seriously in follow-up bid. Stylish winner over C&D 12 days ago; up 3lb but big shout for yard well among the winners.
1 3rd (1) (18/1 -50%) Cast No Shadow	18 18/1(-50%)	(1) Cast No Shadow 18/1, C&D winner. Last of 12 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 39 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Dual C&D winner but he has gone off the boil; visor replaces usual cheekpieces now.
6 4th (6) (10/1 -18%) Show Me Show Me	10 10/1(-18%)	(6) Show Me Show Me 10/1, Ended a long losing run under a good ride in 9-runner C&D handicap 13 days ago. Should remain competitive. Ended a lengthy losing sequence over C&D 13 days ago; quirky sort must enter calculations.
5 5th (5) (12/1 +52%) Piloto Pardo	12 12/1(+52%)	(5) Piloto Pardo 12/1, 50/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 39 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Yet to hit top form for current yard, C&D eighth latest; may do better back over further.
4 6th (4) (11/8 +54%) Darlo Pride	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(4) Darlo Pride 11/8, Three wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 4 days ago. Can remain competitive. C&D winner; solid fourth here four days ago; he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

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SHOW ME SHOW ME had been running consistently well in defeat prior to getting back to winning ways over C&D on New Year's Day and the eight-year-old makes plenty of appeal in what looks to be a winnable contest on paper. Water Of Leith is expected to be in the mix after his latest success here, while Above and Darlo Pride appear best of the remainder.

WATER OF LEITH did well to run down one more prominently placed given the modest early gallop over C&D 12 days ago and is the percentage call to follow up. Darlo Pride and Show Me Show Me are feared most.

Jim Goldie's reliable WATER OF LEITH looks the way to go having done well to overcome a steady pace when scoring over C&D last time.

17:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
5 1st (5) (11/2 +73%) Signor Ferrari	5.5 11/2(+73%)	(5) Signor Ferrari 11/2, Latest win at Fairyhouse in July. Below form seventh of 14 in handicap (22/1) at this course (7f) 27 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Must improve on recent efforts. Recent form here over shorter trips leaves him with plenty to find.
2 2nd (2) (10/3 +26%) Storm Eric	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(2) Storm Eric 10/3, 12/1, improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner handicap at this course (8f) 4 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Roderick, kept up to work. Carries penalty. Expected to be bang there. Friday's winner also has form at this longer trip; respected.
9 3rd (9) (9/1 0%) L'immortale	9 9/1(0%)	(9) L'immortale 9/1, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 6/1) 4 days ago, not ideally placed. Significantly back up in trip. Left with plenty to do over 1m on Friday; should appreciate return to this trip.
6 4th (6) (4/1 +0%) Reclaim	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Reclaim 4/1, 7/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 4 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Last Friday's third one to consider although remains unproven at this trip.
3 5th (3) (10/1 +29%) Doctor Grace	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Doctor Grace 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Navan in July. 66/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. Not discounted. Sign of a return to form over C&D last month; can't be ruled out.
1 6th (1) (5/1 -11%) Beauty Bella	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Beauty Bella 5/1, Course winner. One win from 27 Flat runs. Creditable 3 lengths third of 13 to Storm Eric in handicap (5/4) at this course (8f) 4 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Definite player. C&D fourth before third to Storm Eric here on Friday (1m); return to this trip could suit.
4 7th (4) (16/1 -167%) Barretstown	16 16/1(-167%)	(4) Barretstown 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 9/2, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 46 days ago. Respected. Prominent racer should run his race but others possibly better treated right now.
10 8th (10) (9/1 -50%) Roderick	9 9/1(-50%)	(10) Roderick 9/1, Good 1¼ lengths second of 13 to Storm Eric in handicap at this course (8f, 7/1) 4 days ago, no match for winner. Significantly back up in trip. Strong claims on better terms with that rival. Friday's second to Storm Eric over 1m; not a certain stayer upped in trip here.
7 9th (7) (100/1 -203%) Never Thought	100 100/1(-203%)	(7) Never Thought 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Bellewstown (8f, good), slowly away. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Something to find on form. Turf form amounts to little; market likely best guide now upped in trip for AW debut.
8 10th (8) (100/1 -150%) Uberrima Fides	100 100/1(-150%)	(8) Uberrima Fides 100/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy, 50/1). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving Stuart Crawford. Hard to make a solid case for. Went closest in 1m4f handicap here over a year ago; yard debut after year's absence.

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The first three home in the mile handicap won by Storm Eric here last Friday renew rivalry and BEAUTY BELLA now gets the vote to come out on top. Ado McGuinness' charge was beaten three lengths in third but was keeping on well at the finish and is probably better suited by this distance. Storm Eric's previous two wins were gained over 7f, although he also has placed form over this trip, and Rory Mulligan now claims 7lb to help alleviate a penalty for that recent victory. Runner-up Roderick again looks sure to be in the mix, while Reclaim had L'immortale behind when third to Cousin Shay over a mile here last Friday. Barretstown gained a fourth career win when scoring over C&D on his penultimate start.

RODERICK was runner-up to Storm Eric 4 days ago with Beauty Bella back in third. With that trio likely to be heavily involved again, the first-named gets the marginal vote from a mark that looks lenient based on old form.

Upped in trip BEAUTY BELLA is taken to reverse last Friday's form with Storm Eric and Roderick

17:15 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 1st (4) (4/6 -8%) She's The Duchess	0.666667 4/6(-8%)	(4) She's The Duchess 4/6, 260,000 gns yearling, Bated Breath filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including very smart winner up to 7.5f Lake Forest, smart 9f/1¼m winner Star Fortress. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Makes lots of appeal on paper. Bated Breath filly is a half-sister to nine winners; yard took this last year; big player.
5 2nd (5) (7/2 +42%) The New Bay Pearl	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(5) The New Bay Pearl 7/2, Showed only greenness when twelfth of 14 in novice at Kempton (7f, 10/1) on debut 41 days ago. In good hands and should do better in time. Green when debut 12th in 7f Kempton novice; in good hands and can take a step forward.
6 3rd (6) (18/1 +45%) Tortoiseshell	18 18/1(+45%)	(6) Tortoiseshell 18/1, Twice-raced filly. 150/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f) 57 days ago. More one for handicaps after this run. Kameko filly looks to be being brought along steadily; needs a step forward.
1 4th (1) (12/1 -200%) Anwaar	12 12/1(-200%)	(1) Anwaar 12/1, Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to 6f winner American In Paris (by Starspangledbanner): dam maiden (stayed 7f), half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Angelic Lord. Respected newcomer. This daughter of Cotai Glory is in good hands and needs considering on her debut.
3 5th (3) (15/2 -7%) Memardee	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(3) Memardee 15/2, Fair maiden who ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces when third of 7 in novice at this course (6f, 20/1) 13 days ago. Remains vulnerable to less-exposed sorts, however. Cheekpieces on when solid third in 6f novice here 13 days ago; she's one to consider.
2 6th (2) (150/1 -50%) Crangy	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Crangy 150/1, Down the field in a couple of maidens at Newcastle. Cable Bay filly has never threatened in a pair of maidens over C&D this winter.

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260,000gns purchase SHE'S THE DUCHESS is a half-sister to Lake Forest, who won the Gimcrack in 2023. George Boughey's three-year-old looks to have been found a winnable race on her first start and she could make an instant impression. Anwaar is related to plenty of winners and she would be interesting if the market speaks in her favour, while Memardee will be looking to put her experience to good use.

SHE'S THE DUCHESS stands out on paper and is taken to do the business on debut. Anwaar is another newcomer who commands respect, with Memardee the pick of those with experience.

Newcomer SHE'S THE DUCHESS hails from a family chock full of winners and represents last year's winning stable so she gets the nod here.

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
2 1st (2) (11/10 +45%) Cousin Shay	1.1 11/10(+45%)	(2) Cousin Shay 11/10, 4-time course winner. 11/4, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this course (8f) 4 days ago, easily. Capable of following up under the penalty. Friday's decisive 1m winner; first attempt at this trip, big chance if staying.
8 2nd (8) (9/2 +31%) Deed Pole	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(8) Deed Pole 9/2, One win from 23 Flat runs. Good fifth of 14 in handicap (13/2) at this course (12f) 25 days ago. Should be on the premises. Steady return to form of late, not quite seeing out 1m4f on latest; drop in trip to suit.
10 3rd (10) (28/1 -273%) Together Aclaim	28 28/1(-273%)	(10) Together Aclaim 28/1, C&D winner. One win from 31 Flat runs. One win from 3 runs last year. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D. Off 9 months. C&D winner early last year; off for 10 months and market may prove best guide.
7 4th (7) (11/1 +31%) Snag It	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Snag It 11/1, C&D winner. 14/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 34 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D winner; too keen on return from 264-day absence last month, entitled to improve.
6 5th (6) (6/1 +63%) Jawhary	6 6/1(+63%)	(6) Jawhary 6/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, last of 14 in handicap at this course (12f) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others preferred. Touched off over C&D in November; 1m4f too far last time so respected back in trip.
11 6th (11) (28/1 -12%) Tastyee	28 28/1(-12%)	(11) Tastyee 28/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (50/1) at this course (12f) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Better turf form; back in trip and others preferred.
4 7th (4) (17/2 -21%) Rumbled Again	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(4) Rumbled Again 17/2, Course winner. Latest win here in October. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 34 days ago. Not ruled out. Keen and didn't stay this trip latest; bit to prove.
9 8th (9) (20/1 -67%) Velvet And Vine	20 20/1(-67%)	(9) Velvet And Vine 20/1, 17/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (12f) 67 days ago. Needs to bounce back but she's on a handy mark. Running okay in 1m4f handicaps but doesn't appear an obvious one here dropped in trip.
1 9th (1) (11/1 -69%) Miss Glenville	11 11/1(-69%)	(1) Miss Glenville 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, fifth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 62 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. May yet do better. Shaped encouragingly last time when staying on over 1m; likely more to offer at this trip.
3 10th (3) (100/1 -203%) Pomeriggio	100 100/1(-203%)	(3) Pomeriggio 100/1, Course winner. 200/1, unseated rider in juvenile hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft) on NH debut 37 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Out of form last year and didn't take to hurdles last month; hard to be confident in.
5 11th (5) (50/1 -400%) Woodlander	50 50/1(-400%)	(5) Woodlander 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in maiden at this C&D (125/1) 39 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form. Unexposed handicap debutant with visor tried; market may prove best guide.

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COUSIN SHAY has progressed well since joining Natalia Lupini last autumn and gained the second of two wins here over a mile when making all for a decisive victory last Friday. The selection has never raced beyond a mile but, despite a 7lb penalty, this looks a good opportunity to test the water over further. Deed Pole has dropped to an attractive mark here this winter and had Tastyee behind when only beaten about a length over 1m4f last time. Miss Glenville indicated some ability when switched to this surface on the latest of three maiden starts and any market move should be noted.

COUSIN SHAY made it two from his last three with a ready success here 4 days ago and, despite the 7-lb penalty, he can follow up in a race that lacks depth. Deed Pole looks the main danger and Rumbled Again should give a good account.

Clearly in rude health, Friday's winner COUSIN SHAY now steps up in trip and looks the one to beat if staying

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
6 1st (6) (3/1 -20%) Mondammej	3 3/1(-20%)	(6) Mondammej 3/1, Notched fourth success here when taking a 7-runner handicap (5f, 3/1) 6 days ago, well on top at the finish. Major player under a penalty. Not looked back since wind op, scoring readily here latest; leading claims under 4lb pen.
5 2nd (5) (11/4 +8%) Pals Battalion	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(5) Pals Battalion 11/4, Three wins from 14 runs last year. 5/2, didn't need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, cosily. 2 lb nudge fair enough and while this is tougher, it's hard to knock a 3-6 record on the AW and he needs considering. On the up after recent back-to-back C&D successes; not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.
4 3rd (4) (5/1 +23%) Bright	5 5/1(+23%)	(4) Bright 5/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 16 Flat runs. Four wins from 11 runs last year. 16/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 36 days ago, not much room. Perhaps a shade too high in the weights for now. C&D winner; only tenth here after ten weeks off last time; he's the sort to bounce back.
2 4th (2) (12/1 -33%) Daring Legend	12 12/1(-33%)	(2) Daring Legend 12/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year, the latest at Yarmouth in July. Ninth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Ascot (6f, good to firm) when last seen 157 days ago. Opposable. Off since well held at Ascot in August; has gone well off a break though so not ruled out.
1 5th (1) (15/2 -25%) Airman	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(1) Airman 15/2, 7/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 15 days ago, slowly away. Likely to be better suited to this stiffer track and now 1 lb lower in a lower-grade handicap, so he's one to consider. Failed to build on earlier promise when unplaced last time but remains one to consider.
3 6th (3) (10/3 +44%) True Promise	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(3) True Promise 10/3, C&D winner. Four wins from 12 runs last year, the latest here in November. 7/2, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes. Didn't enjoy the rub of the green when seventh over C&D 24 days ago; in the mix.
8 7th (8) (16/1 +0%) How Impressive	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) How Impressive 16/1, Course winner. Five wins from 20 runs last year, the latest at Southwell in October. 28/1, last of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 11 days ago. Back down to last winning mark, so he's dangerous to discount. Course winner but he comes here out of sorts; he's not easy to make a case for.
7 8th (7) (80/1 -60%) The Fixer	80 80/1(-60%)	(7) The Fixer 80/1, Last of 8 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (5f) 25 days ago. Back up in trip and he's opposable. A fairly useful 5f ex-French winner but yet to fire in three runs for his current yard.

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PALS BATTALION successfully completed a C&D double when scoring by a neck here last month and the handicapper might have been kind to only put him up 2lb. David O'Meara's four-year-old was worth more than the winning margin suggests on that occasion and he could prove very hard to beat. Mondammej carries a 4lb penalty for his victory over 5f at this venue six days ago and is likely to be thereabouts. Airman takes a drop in grade and is another to note.

A breathing operation appears to have helped iron out MONDAMMEJ's quirks and the 8-y-o is taken to deliver another success at this track, where he has won three of his five starts since undergoing the aforementioned procedure. The hat-trick seeking Pals Battalion should be on the premises once more, while the down-in-class Airman and How Impressive are both more than capable of taking a hand in the finish, too.

Antony Brittain's MONDAMMEJ(nap) has been revitalised by a wind op and gets a confident vote to follow up his stylish recent win here.

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
5 1st (5) (7/2 +65%) Cusack	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(5) Cusack 7/2, Three-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (14/1) at this course (10.2f) 17 days ago, well positioned. Back down in trip and he needs considering. Arrives in good nick, third here latest; this three-time C&D winner enters calculations.
6 2nd (6) (6/1 -71%) Profitman	6 6/1(-71%)	(6) Profitman 6/1, Three wins from 16 runs last year, the latest at Chelmsford in December. 7/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 6 days ago, not ideally placed. Looks competitive on form. First past the post at Southwell and a solid Kempton fifth six days ago; needs considering.
7 3rd (7) (14/1 -75%) Miners Gamble	14 14/1(-75%)	(7) Miners Gamble 14/1, Winner at Musselburgh in August. Creditable third of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good to soft, 6/1), slowly away. Off 121 days and drops back down in trip here. Looks vulnerable. Off since good third at Doncaster in September; still much respected after a break.
4 4th (4) (2/1 +43%) Tasever	2 2/1(+43%)	(4) Tasever 2/1, 6/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 6 days ago, driven out. Likely to give it a good shot under a penalty. Resumed winning ways in excellent style here six days ago; obvious claims under a 5lb pen.
1 5th (1) (7/2 +13%) Paris Lights	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Paris Lights 7/2, Unreliable sort. 11/2, won 11-runner handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, driven out. 3 lb rise not the end of the world but it remains to be seen if he'll be in the same form here. Landed C&D handicap 17 days ago; up 3lb but he can't be discounted if on his A-game again.
3 6th (3) (100/1 -100%) Bird Of Play	100 100/1(-100%)	(3) Bird Of Play 100/1, First run since leaving Ivan Furtado when last of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to soft, 9/1), slowly away. Off 8 months and he has a fair bit to prove at present, not least suitability of this surface (safely held both previous starts on the AW). Off for eight months since last of 14 at Musselburgh for his new yard; others preferred.
8 7th (8) (33/1 -65%) Rob's Umberella	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Rob's Umberella 33/1, Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 17/2) 25 days ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes. Still to get his head in front but comes here in decent nick; shortlisted off easing mark.
9 8th (9) (17/2 +15%) Commander Crouch	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(9) Commander Crouch 17/2, One win from 27 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 4/1) 11 days ago, never nearer. Solid each-way chance. Not discredited when fourth of ten in 1m Southwell handicap 11 days ago; possibilities.
2 9th (2) (25/1 -150%) Mambha	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Mambha 25/1, Dual C&D winner, the latest in November. 15/8, fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago, slowly away. Likely to come up short once again. Well-held fourth of six here 24 days ago; this C&D winner is worth another chance.

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Now that PARIS LIGHTS has regained the winning thread after a taking success over C&D last time out, there is likely to be plenty more to come from the son of Siyouni. Paul Midgley's charge can uphold form with Tasever (third), who scored over 7f here last Wednesday. Cusack should appreciate dropping back in trip after being worn down late on over 1m2f here last month.

The vote goes to TASEVER, who looked better than ever when striking over 7f here last week and it makes sense that connections are getting him out again quickly, as it's highly likely that he'll go up by more than the 5 lb penalty he carries in this contest when reassessed. Profitman wasn't beaten far when fifth at Kempton recently and he is feared most ahead of Commander Crouch and Cusack.

Patrick Morris' TASEVER goes really well here and is hard to side against under a 5lb penalty for his emphatic victory here six days ago

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 1st (2) (1/1 +50%) Tomorrow Day	1 1/1(+50%)	(2) Tomorrow Day 1/1, Three-time C&D winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year, the latest here in December. 15/8, good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 4 days ago, clear of rest. Major player. Very good second here four days ago, clear of rest; player off an unchanged mark.
4 2nd (4) (7/2 -87%) Beneficiary	3.5 7/2(-87%)	(4) Beneficiary 7/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year, the latest at Southwell earlier this month. 7/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this course (5f) 4 days ago. Has good chance on form. Scored at Southwell before a good second here; can go very well off a 2lb lower mar..
1 3rd (1) (10/3 -21%) Tickets	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(1) Tickets 10/3, Course winner in October. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 28 days ago. Couldn't rule out. In good nick, sixth of 11 over C&D four weeks ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.
7 4th (7) (40/1 -21%) See My Baby Jive	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) See My Baby Jive 40/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 11 in minor event at this course (7.1f, 20/1) 4 days ago. Blinkers back on and she looks set for another struggle. On a long losing run and failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago.
6 5th (6) (22/1 -10%) Tantomile	22 22/1(-10%)	(6) Tantomile 22/1, 28/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 15 days ago but will need to step up on that if she's to open her account at the seventh time of asking. Good fourth of 11 in 6f Wolverhampton h'cap 15 days ago; she can make her presence felt.
5 6th (5) (16/1 +36%) Warminster	16 16/1(+36%)	(5) Warminster 16/1, 18/1, last of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft). Off 92 days and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Arrives out of sorts, coming in last of ten in 7f Musselburgh handicap in October.
3 7th (3) (28/1 -75%) Stormy Pearl	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Stormy Pearl 28/1, Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft, 11/1) 70 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Not discredited when sixth in 6f Redcar handicap in November; respected after a break.

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Turned out again quickly after being narrowly denied over C&D on Friday, TOMORROW DAY can gain compensation off the same mark with Owen Lewis taking off a valuable 7lb in the plate. All four of his career wins have come at this track and the son of Adaay gets the vote ahead of Beneficiary, who should appreciate going back up in trip. Tickets is another to consider.

BENEFICIARY bounced back from a low-key effort at Southwell when seeing off 9 rivals there earlier this month, prior to finding just one too good under a penalty at this course on Friday. The 6-y-o is now effectively 2 lb lower and the return to this trip looks a good move. Tomorrow Day was also runner-up on the same card and is likely to be firmly in the mix once more, while Tickets could also have a part to play.

This can go the way of TOMORROW DAY who started 2025 with a promising C&D second and can bag a fifth win at the track off the same mark

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