12:30 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 29f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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Jessie Lightfoot has won twice over fences and she made a promising return to action when third over hurdles at Catterick last month. She could mount a challenge, but still needs a career best off this mark, and a chance is taken on LE TUEUR, the only course and distance winner in the field. That success was in March off 4lb higher and on a similar surface, though he will need to jump better than when pulled up here last month. Felton Bellevue could also get involved if he bounces back to his better form.

Preference is for FELTON BELLEVUE, who arrives on the back of a couple of solid efforts and has the assistance of Gina Andrews. Jessie Lightfoot is feared most.

Regressive 10yo ECLAIR DE GUYE has not won since 2020 but he ought to be very well suited by this thorough stamina test.

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12:45 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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ESPRIT DU POTIER (second) had President Scottie (third) behind by 12 lengths over 2m here last time when shaping as if a step up in distance would aid his cause. Therefore, the son of Montmartre can find normal improvement to get off the mark at the third time of asking in this sphere. As for the latter, he can prove the main threat again, with the six-year-old also being an unknown quantity over this trip. Paddy's Milestone has shown some ability so far in his career and completes the shortlist.

A few promise to be suited by the step up in trip, but none more so than HOMBRE DE GUERRA, who caught the eye rattling home from an unpromising position on his hurdling debut here in early November. Esprit du Potier and President Scottie rate the principal threats.

There was 12l between ESPRIT DU POTIER and President Scottie over 2m here last time and the former can confirm the placings.

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13:00 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Just Gino disappointed when sent off favourite for his hurdling debut at Bangor last month when beaten 19 lengths into fifth, but he did pull too hard that day and may be a different proposition here. With the James Owen horses in good heart, Jimmy Boy could challenge for the places, but preference is for WISE GUY. Third at Bangor in October, he was running a big race before slipping up four out here in November, and may make amends now on his first start after wind surgery.

Expensive point scorer JUST GINO should be all the wiser for his recent hurdling debut and gets the nod to open his account at the second time of asking in this sphere. Wise Guy was still in touch when slipping up between 4 out and 3 out over C&D at the beginning of November and could go well following a breathing operation, with Hawk Stone another to consider having shown some promise in a big-field maiden hurdle at Wincanton.

Irish point winner JUST GINO weakened into fifth on last month's hurdling debut but not before shaping with significant promise.

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13:15 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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BEAT THE RETREAT gained a first career success here just before Christmas and the extra couple of furlongs on this occasion is unlikely to stop Nick Alexander's gelding from taking another step forward. Hexham scorer Clovis Boy is likely to go well following a 5lb rise from the handicapper. Follow Charlie appears to be going the right way based on his recent second here, while others to note include Barney Stinson and Lewa House.

CLOVIS BOY got off the mark at Hexham in November and a 5 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up with conditions in his favour once again. Fellow last-time-out winner Beat The Retreat and Follow Charlie head up the opposition.

The vote goes to topweight CLOVIS BAY who got off the mark in heavy ground at Hexham last time. Further progress is very possible.

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13:30 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Brandisova has a two out of three win record here which makes her worthy of close attention, but she has been beaten 23 and 20 lengths on his last two starts which hardly inspires confidence. YA KNOW YASEFF looks the likelier winner for David Pipe after a solid second at Wincanton last time out following two wins over fences earlier in 2023. She could get back to winning ways here off just 1lb higher, though My Girl Lollipop could give her a race if she takes to fences at the first attempt.

YA KNOW YASEFF quickly returned to form having stepped back up in trip when second at Wincanton 2 weeks ago and a repeat should see David Pipe's mare play a lead role once more. Auditoria and Lady Tremaine head up the dangers.

It might pay to chance the fitness of LADY TREMAINE, who made a promising start to her chasing career towards the end of last season.

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13:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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UP HELLY AA KING failed to fire over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time but the veteran arrives here 2lb lower than when winning at Doncaster last February and 3lb lower than when second at the same venue two starts ago. With that in mind, a chance can be taken with the 13-year-old here, although recent C&D second Marown should not be discounted. Dorking Cock edges out Haute Estime to be best of the remainder.

ANTI BRIDGIE cemented her positive start over fences when third behind another improving sort at Catterick 39 days ago and, less exposed than most, she could be the way to go operating from a 1 lb lower mark. Haute Estime takes a handy drop in class and is feared, with Up Helly Aa King fancied to step up on his reappearance effort at Cheltenham last month.

This is open but ANTI BRIDGIE has made a good start to her chase career since upped in trip and is preferred to Marown.

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14:00 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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LADY SALVADOR put in a career best when filling second place on her handicap debut at Fontwell in November and the unexposed eight-year-old merits the utmost respect here, despite a 3lb rise in the ratings. The consistent Stamina Chope appears to be the main threat based on her win at Plumpton two starts ago, while Inchiquin Spirit is another to note.

A case can be made for all of these. STAMINA CHOPE has had a good spell lately and gets the nod with the step back up in trip sure to suit her. Lady Salvado made a positive start to her handicap career when second at Fontwell, while Inchiquin Spirit and Little Talks rate possible improvers now handicapping over longer trips.

This can go to LADY SALVADOR, who made a good start to her handicap career over 2m3f and can improve again over staying trips.

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14:15 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Travail D'Orfevre has more experience over fences than most and is hard to ignore off bottom weight, but he may be outclassed and have to settle for a place. Aubis Walk did catch the eye when winning on her debut over fences here in December and she can go well, but preference is for Irish raider BALLYCOOSE. Second here in a better race over hurdles last month, he has only had two starts since April 2022 and might be reaching his peak ahead of his first start over the larger obstacles.

AUBIS WALK wasted no time proving herself a much better chaser than hurdler here last month and should have more to offer yet. She can score again. Chase-debutant Ballycoose may provide the chief threat.

The mare AUBIS WALK had a bit in hand when making a successful chase debut over C&D 22 days ago and she can defy the 6lb rise.

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14:30 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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MY GIFT TO YOU appeared to have plenty in hand when winning a similar event over C&D in November and the six-year-old is hard to oppose as a result, although a 5lb rise will make life tougher for him. Fancy Stuff was not beaten far when third at Ludlow recently and she could make the frame once again. Cases can be made for all of the remainder but Puddlesinthepark is marginally the pick of them.

PUDDLESINTHEPARK needs forgiving a lesser effort at Ffos Las in November yet the form of his previous chase efforts has some substance and he could be worth chancing back from 51 days off. My Gift To You is a serious threat however in his bid to maintain his 100% record over fences. Northern-raider Take Centre Stage also commands a second look.

He didn't fire last time but PUDDLESINTHEPARK ran well behind bang-in-form rivals in his first two chases and gets the vote.

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14:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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The small field could see this race get tactical leaving AILIE ROSE as the likeliest to take them along. If she sets her own pace, she could gallop them into submission on the front end. Barbados Buck's is an obvious danger after an impressive win last time out and he's the one expected to put up most resistance, though Wakool won this in 2022 and is hard to ignore despite carrying top-weight.

RAFFERTY'S RETURN is on a winning mark and a chance is taken on his stamina now stepping up to 3m for the first time. Ailie Rose ran well in a competitive race on her reappearance and might be the one to give the selection most to do in a trappy affair.

All four have chances. AILIE ROSE goes well here, handles heavy ground and it was a good run in a valuable race at Navan last time.

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15:00 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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EL JEFE successfully completed the hat-trick when going in by three lengths over 2m3f at Haydock on his latest outing and he was given an 8lb rise for that victory. The son of Born To Sea has an extra furlong to contend with in this contest, which could ensure he remains a step ahead of the assessor. Haafapiece can be given another chance after being pulled up in this grade at Wetherby last time and is better judged on his second there previously, while Nordano warrants a market check.

EL JEFE is clearly better than ever this season and, having completed the hat-trick in authoritative fashion at Haydock recently, he looks well up winning again. Out of Focus was beaten only by a promising pair at Wincanton on his most recent outing and is obvious threat back up in trip, while veteran Haafapiece shouldn't be taken lightly having been freshened up since disappointing at Wetherby on his latest run in November.

There is no strong temptation to oppose EL JEFE (nap), who has been in superb form in recent weeks and can extend his winning spree.

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15:15 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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Myretown was an expensive purchase and failed to justify favouritism in his only bumper start at Hexham in October 2022, but he could prove a different proposition on his return from a long absence on his hurdle debut. However, preference is for JOSHUA DES FLOS, who sets the standard with a rating of 122. The five-year-old has hit the frame in both starts over C&D and could prove tough to beat. Any market support behind the selection's stable companion, Raynbo, would also be of interest.

Plenty of runners but it's hard to make out a case for many of them. We may not see the very best of JOSHUA DES FLOS until he goes back over further but he might still have too much for today's opposition. A market move for Lucinda Russell hurdle debutant Myretown, who hasn't been seen finishing fourth in a bumper 15 months ago, would make him a possible threat. Heart Above should be a lot better than he showed on his hurdle debut and completes the shortlist.

This looks a good opportunity for JOSHUA DES FLOS, who was placed in a stronger C&D race three weeks ago.

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15:30 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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FOR GINA justified favouritism in fine style when scoring by 11 lengths over C&D in November and the handicapper may have been kind to only put her up 5lb for that success. The daughter of Kayf Tara looks to have lots in her favour and is difficult to oppose. Ben Lilly is more than capable in this grade and was dropped 1lb for his well-beaten fifth at Doncaster last time, while Hobb's Delight makes most appeal of the remainder.

FOR GINA has taken it up a notch since equipped with cheekpieces and she can defy the handicapper again. Fontwell Boxing Day winner Hobb's Delight looks the obvious danger.

Effectively only 1lb higher than when dead-heating over 2m3f on Boxing Day, HOBB'S DELIGHT can improve again over today's longer trip.

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15:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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HERITIER filled second place on his return to chasing at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and that followed a couple of good efforts over timber. The son of Fuisse could be hard to stop here from what is clearly a workable mark. That said, Gandhi Maker also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing at Newcastle and the eight-year-old should not be underestimated in this company, while Fia Fuinidh is another with strong form claims.

FIA FUINIDH again shaped well and was noted finishing with running left when runner-up over fences at Carlisle 16 days ago, beaten by a fellow improver but well clear of the remainder. He can prove his mark a lenient one, with Heritier and Fearless others to consider.

Last year's winner ESCAPEANDEVADE (nap) defends an unbeaten record on the track and has a good deal in his favour again.

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17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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REVE DE MAGRITTE was only denied by a neck in a class 6 handicap over 7f here last time and she now has Daniel Muscutt back in the plate, with the step up in distance unlikely to pose her any problems. The four-year-old brings the best recent form to the table and could be the one to beat. The main threat might be Pontius, who filled the runner-up spot at Chelmsford on his penultimate start and is capable of a decent showing if first-time blinkers have the desired effect. Desert Swirl is another to note.

REVE DE MAGRITTE only just failed over 7f here on Boxing Day and might be able to get her head back in front now. Broughtons Flare came good at a similar time last year and is second choice ahead of Kenstone, who has Ethan Jones taking a handy 7 lb off.

Preference is for REVE DE MAGRITTE, beaten a neck over 7f here on Boxing Day. Her sole win came over this trip on the AW in France.

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17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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GOLD STANDARD outran his huge odds to finish third over C&D on his latest outing and that effort puts him in with a leading chance on this occasion. If the seven-year-old can back up that display, he could prove a tough nut to crack. The main danger is Well Prepared, who finished midfield at Chelmsford last month and he could easily get into contention as the top-rated in this field. Of the remainder, Coconut Bay looks the most appealing.

COCONUT BAY has been quite consistent at a basement level lately and might be able to land a belated second career success. Gold Standard took a step back in the right direction here last time and is feared most ahead of Well Prepared, who has a bit of class for this level if anywhere near his best.

Marisitta and WELL PREPARED appeal most and the latter can capitalise on the drop in grade and return of Billy Loughnane.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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GYPSY WHISPER has produced some really solid efforts over C&D since November, including her second last month, and she now drops to a classified event, which can see her regain the winning thread. No Diggity finished third at Brighton in September and is expected to have a say on his return to the all-weather, while Elusive Tiger is less exposed than most of these and could also get into contention.

If ELUSIVE TIGER can be forgiven a slightly below-par run at Chelmsford last month he looks to hold a solid chance under Hollie Doyle. Gypsy Whisper was runner-up over C&D on Boxing Day and heads the dangers. The fact that No Diggity is a recent winner also affords him respect.

Elusive Tiger still has to prove his stamina and GYPSY WHISPER is preferred after a good second over C&D last week.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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INNER TEMPLE has filled third place on both of his previous starts over 6f and the step up in trip could see Archie Watson's colt get off the mark. Le Geyt took a step forward when third at Kempton last time and he may have more improvement left to come, while Alreet Cha and Doha Bu Thaila are others to note.

INNER TEMPLE shaped as though this step up to 7f would suit when third over the 6f trip here 6 weeks ago, and with potential for better still remaining intact, he could be the way to go. Le Geyt and Alreet Cha are others fancied to feature.

Inner Temple should go well again but LE GEYT ran well in a stronger race at Kempton in November and can get off the mark.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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The in-form INTERVENTION is very hard to oppose following his 7f success here on Boxing Day and a 4lb penalty for that victory may still underestimate him. Things did not go to plan for Muscika after a slow start here last time but he could bounce back having scored over C&D the time before. Others to note are Topo Chico and Just A Spark.

INTERVENTION comes here on a roll, completing a quick-fire 4-timer in fine style over 7f here 7 days ago and he looks sure to make another bold bid dropping back down in class. Muscika may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Just A Spark back from a break.

Muscika is better than he showed last time but he may have to give best to the thriving INTERVENTION (nap).

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Via Blanca sets the standard based on her impressive win at Chelmsford 12 days ago, but a 9lb rise for that success has to be a concern. With that in mind, preference is for RELENTLESS WARRIOR, who was third over C&D on Boxing Day and can race off the same mark here. Rogue Rosie edges out Hearitfortheboys to be best of the rest.

ROGUE ROSIE remains feasibly treated and hasn't been seen to best effect the last twice. She is taken to open her account. Chelmsford-winner Via Blanca looks the obvious danger, whilst Relentess Warrior can also make his presence felt.

Via Blanca may struggle to confirm Lingfield placings with ROGUE ROSIE on today's terms. Zola Power is feared most.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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A difficult race to call, but if GUSTAV GRAVES remains at the same level as when winning comfortably over course and distance at the end of last month, a 5lb penalty may not be enough to stop him following up. Darlo Pride brings consistency to the table but all three of his wins have been at a lower level, while Rodborough wasn't beaten far when fifth at Southwell last time and she could go well.

NOT TOO REAL BAD has joined a yard that does well with new recruits and should be all the better for her recent stable debut, so she's fancied to capitalise on a handy-looking mark. Darlo Pride and Josies Kid both arrive in excellent heart, and they head the opposition.

Darlo Pride should go well again but it may pay to give another chance to NOT TOO REAL BAD with the tongue-tie returning.

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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HILL STATION should prove popular in the hunt for his hat-trick after wins at Lingfield and Southwell, and an added 5lb from the handicapper may not stop him while his stable remains in such good form. Starfighter has won here three times from 12 starts and he could go well, though Night At Sea looks the bigger danger after her two-length fifth at Chelmsford last time out.

HILL STATION was well on top at the line on his most recent outing at Southwell and looks up to completing the hat-trick. Starfighter and Night At Sea are considered the main threats.

Hill Station comes here on the up but he may be worth opposing with the unexposed filly NIGHT AT SEA.

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

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

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