14:17 Dundalk Maiden 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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Just Jump has shown pace on a number of occasions for Andy Slattery over 6f notably when headed close home in the maiden won by Sharkii here just before Christmas. TROPICAL RETREAT made a promising debut in that race when just over a length behind in fourth and may progress enough to reverse those placings with that experience under her belt. Red Evolution went close a number of times last year including when runner-up to Celtic Chieftain over this trip at Navan and takes a big drop in class after finishing in rear in a Listed race here in October. Edana Of Ireland had Charanda behind when making an encouraging debut at this venue.

The pick of RED EVOLUTION'S exploits as a juvenile give him prime claims, so he's given the nod back in calmer waters following a 4-month break/having been gelded since last seen. Tropical Retreat shaped better than the bare result on debut over 6f here recently and she's a likely threat with progress anticipated. Just Jump is another holding claims.

A break and a gelding procedure may do the trick for RED EVOLUTION who showed lots of promise in early season maidens last year

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14:47 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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EIGHTY EIGHT benefitted from an enterprising ride by Patrick McGettigan when just holding on to make all over C&D last month and appeared to find 1m4f too far when narrowly failing to repeat the trick last time, with Autocrat two lengths behind in fifth. Storm Eric gained a third career win on his penultimate start here over a mile but has also gone close on a number of occasions at this trip including finishing strongly when beaten a neck by Signor Ferrari last time. Acheron was placed twice in three outings at around this trip in France and any market move would be significant switching to a handicap on his Irish debut.

A winner over 1m here on his penultimate start, STORM ERIC was a good second under a penalty over C&D 15 days ago, just failing having not been so well placed as the winner. He looks a big player again and is preferred over fellow in-form sorts Autocrat and Eighty Eight.

It may be worth gambling on the ability of Danny Murphy's unexposed French import ACHERON to adapt to this surface

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15:17 Dundalk Maiden 11f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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MISTER ADAM ran a cracker on debut when finishing well into fourth in a 27-runner 1m Curragh maiden on the final day of the turf season, with Palmezzano well behind, and given normal improvement may prove difficult to beat. The son of Too Darn Hot is bred to appreciate this step up in trip being out of Irish St Leger winner Voleuse De Coeurs. Waterford Flow also made a pleasing start when keeping on nicely over a mile here last month and looks the pick of Joseph O'Brien's four runners, while What's Your Game and Adrienne both filled the runner-up spot here in November and are others to consider.

There was a lot to like about MISTER ADAM's opening effort in a big field at the Curragh in the autumn and he can strike at the second time of asking. November's course runner-up What's Your Game should have more to offer and is second choice ahead of Waterford Flow, one of 4 runners for Joseph O'Brien.

There was plenty to like about MISTER ADAM's debut at the Curragh and there should be more to come at this sort of trip

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15:47 Dundalk Maiden 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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ICE OPERA has been tried over a variety of trips and may have found a good opportunity to open her account. The Sheila Lavery-trained filly found two miles too far last month and was only caught in the closing stages when bidding to make all over 1m4f here last time. San Salvador has gained five career wins including a valuable handicap hurdle and a Grade 3 success over fences. The bumper winner hasn't raced on the Flat since filling the runner-up spot in a 1m4f Ballinrobe maiden back in 2022. Any market move for Good Eye, a daughter of Expert Eye and a half-sister to a juvenile winner, would be interesting.

SAN SALVADOR sets a lofty standard on his Graded jumps form and could be hard to beat on his AW debut provided he's none the worse for his Leopardstown spill. Ice Opera is the obvious danger.

Useful chaser San Salvador migh prefer further and may not cope with ICE OPERA who made much of the running over 1m4f last time

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16:17 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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PINK OXALIS is an eight-race maiden, but has displayed nice ability on two recent course runs. She initially showed promise in maidens last summer and although her form dropped away later in the year, she seems to like this surface and a reproduction of her latest second behind a subsequent winner would give her every chance under a 5lb claimer. Amemri is a three-time C&D winner and scored here last month, beating Senado Square. She has been raised 6lb but should again compete, being well suited by this surface. Clonmacash wasn't far behind the selection last month and again ran well here 12 days ago.

PINK OXALIS shaped well twice here last month, particularly with cheekpieces added on the second occasion, and looks the way to go. Clonmacash has also run well here in recent weeks and is feared most for Ado McGuinness. Ferrari Desert and The Cola Brasil also make the shortlist.

Plenty with a chance here but perhaps PINK OXALIS can keep up the recent good work at this track for Stephen Thorne

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16:47 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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VOLATILE ANALYST won readily over C&D 12 days ago and can defy a 10lb hike. Rated 105 at his peak in 2022, his mark had fallen to 66 when scoring here recently and, being well suited by this surface, should again compete under a different 5lb claimer. Exquisite Acclaim defeated Hightimeyouwon to score over track and trip on the same recent card and both are dependable, capable types at this level. Just a half-length separated the pair, with Exquisite Acclaim 3lb worse off now. Anvika has a useful record from only four runs on the all-weather and can get involved.

ANVIKA is holding her form well and could land a third success back down in trip. Stephen Thorne's pair Hightimeyouwon and Volatile Analyst, who ended a long losing run here a fortnight ago, are strong contenders.

A high-class sort in his prime, VOLATILE ANALYST (nap) availed of his career-low marl 12 days ago and can go in again off 10lb higher

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17:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Ciotog should be capable of another bold showing, despite picking up a 4lb penalty for Saturday's ready success over the extended mile at Wolverhampton. However, this is not straightforward given his limited experience on Polytrack so PROFITMAN, already a dual winner on the surface, could be worth chancing, with the step back up in trip likely to suit. The less-exposed Drifts Away is another tempting proposition, with Lewis Kent's 5lb claim a handy asset.

DRIFTS AWAY has been holding his form well since going handicapping, not beaten far when third at Southwell last time and pulling clear of the remainder, so he could be ready to return to winning ways this time around. Profitman also arrives in good form and is feared most, ahead of the penalised Ciotog.

A tricky opener. Saturday's Wolverhampton winner Ciotog is respected but this could fall the way of the strong-finishing PROFITMAN.

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17:17 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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SPORTING HERO has been running consistently well and registered two C&D wins in November. He so nearly supplemented the latest of those victories when just denied over 5f last time and might benefit from returning to this distance. Mint Man was well beaten by an easy winner in a better race here 12 days ago, with Dream Today third, and has won just once from 17 runs, but is suited by this distance. Jackie Brown should make her presence felt too.

Having made the breakthrough in maiden company on his penultimate start, MINT MAN backed that up when finishing a respectable second in a C&D handicap 12 days ago. He shades the vote to regain the winning thread, with Sporting Hero, who arrives in excellent heart himself and Tommy McJohn from a potentially lenient mark others to consider. Velvet Skies completes the shortlist in a competitive heat.

Quite a few arrive in decent form, none more so than dual C&D winner SPORTING HERO who was only narrowly denied over 5f here last time

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17:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Those with experience are nothing out of the ordinary and it's likely this will go to one of the newcomers. The Godolphin-owned OPERA BALLO, a 600,000-euro purchase as a yearling, is an obvious starting point, especially considering Charlie Appleby's recent domination of this race. Ledanis and Gennadius are attractive propositions on paper and would have to be of interest if supported in the betting.

This can go to a newcomer, with preference for OPERA BALLO who was an expensive purchase and whose yard won both divisions of this race last year, including with subsequent 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech. Ledanis also fetched a six-figure sum and is another to note on debut, with Gennadius completing the shortlist.

This should go to a newcomer and OPERA BALLO is marginally preferred to Ledanis.

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18:00 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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The nicely-bred SABUGAL, a 200,000gns yearling out of Group 3 winner Cimeara, won't need to be anything special to match his dam's feat of making a winning racecourse debut. Shihoku is arguably the most notable of the rest given his proximity to the high-class Henry Adams in a Naas maiden on his only previous start. However, that was more than 18 months ago and a leap of faith is needed on his stable/all-weather debut with a tongue-tie added. Quai De Bethune and Zoffandia complete the shortlist.

QUAI DE BETHUNE shaped with definite promise despite signs of inexperience when third in a Sandown novice back in September and sure to have derived plenty from that initial effort, he's fancied to make a bold bid second time up. Shihoku has a lengthy absence to overcome but has the form to play a part. Newcomer Sabugal and Invincible Duke are others worthy of a second look.

Stepping up to 1m should suit QUAI DE BETHUNE and he is taken to make a winning reappearance. Invincible Duke is feared most.

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18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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The improving THE OUTLAW relished the step up to a mile when opening his account with ease at Chelmsford earlier in the month, a 6lb rise for that seems fair and he can go in again with further progress on the cards. Squires Treaty has made the frame off this mark at Southwell the last twice and warrants respect, but the main threat may be C&D winner Mr Ubiquitous, who ran well for second at Wolverhampton off 2lb lower last time.

THE OUTLAW confirmed previous promise whilst highlighting he was still learning on the job when opening his account at Chelmsford 3 weeks ago. Appealing as the type to rate higher still for his top yard, he can follow up from his revised mark. Whizz By, Minelone and Mr Ubiquitous head up the dangers, in a competitive race of its type.

Top of the list is THE OUTLAW, who showed improved form to win by nearly 3l when upped to 1m at Chelmsford last time.

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19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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A return to 7f and gelding procedure must bring Midnight's Dream into calculations after his third over a mile at Newcastle when last seen. However, KING DAVID found himself with too much to do when a staying-on fifth over C&D last week and he may be worth chancing off an unchanged mark. Triple course winner Monopolise warrants respect on the back of a victory here, although a drop in trip may prove his undoing.

MIDNIGHT'S DREAM makes obvious appeal as an unexposed sort representing leading connections. Recent course scorer Monopolise rates a likely threat, while Chola Empire is quite a classy sort for this level if able to shrug off a couple of lesser efforts to end 2024.

With a major change in fortunes since the tongue-tie went on five starts back, MONOPOLISE (nap) looks the most solid option.

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19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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TROUBLE MAN built on his promising debut second at Southwell when digging deep to score over 5f at Wolverhampton last month. A return to 6f is likely to suit the son of Profitable and an opening mark of 77 may prove workable. Fellow handicap debutant Camera Shy only gave way in the closing stages at Chelmsford in November and he's feared most, ahead of last-time-out winners Oakley Boy and Distant Rumble.

TROUBLE MAN can show an opening mark in the mid-70s to be lenient. Horus, Oakley Boy and Distant Rumble have done well in similar races recently and head the dangers.

Several possibles but TROUBLE MAN perhaps has the greatest potential for further improvement and is preferred to Horus.

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20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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Not beaten far over this distance on each of his last two starts, MR NUGGET hasn't done himself any favours by challenging from the rear on both occasions. With a cleaner break this time around, David Simcock's charge may have enough to see off recent course scorer Sneaky Blinder, as well as Fravanco, who struck over C&D back in September. Others to note include Cornish Storm, Fiddlers Green and The Colorist.

MR NUGGET shaped well at Wolverhampton on Saturday and should get a stronger gallop here, so he's taken to open his account. This looks quite a deep class 6 however, and cases can be made for Fravanco and Fiddlers Green among others, while market support for Avarice would be ominous.

Having faced a hopeless task the way things panned out at Wolverhampton on Saturday, another chance is given to MR NUGGET.

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20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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SHAAD had Alex The Great (fourth) behind when a highly creditable second at Wolverhampton and he looks the one to beat if building upon that effort. The four-year-old can break the maiden at the main expense of Sullivan Bay, who has been running consistently since scoring at Chelmsford in October. Breccia must hold every chance if bouncing back to the form that saw her come out on top at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day.

There is a race or two in SHAAD judged on his Wolverhampton second and he could be the way to go. Sullivan Bay and Alex The Great are feared.

In-form SULLIVAN BAY holds particularly good claims back up in distance and is first choice ahead of Shaad.

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