1 Saturday 4th January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 39 Races on Saturday 4th January 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Sandown, 7 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Cork, 9 races at Southwell, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:05 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (11/8 +0%) Khrisma	1.375 11/8(+0%)	(8) Khrisma 11/8, Dual-bumper winner in France who finished 7½ lengths third of 10 to Kamaro D'huez in Gr 1 bumper at Fontainebleau (12.9f, soft) 13 months ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Emmanuel Clayeux and joined powerful stable. Useful sort in French bumpers in 2023, placed in Grade 1 the final time; warrants respect.
4 (4) (11/4 0%) Lud'or	2.75 11/4(0%)	(4) Lud'or 11/4, Improved on hurdling debut when second in juvenile at Auteuil in 2023 and shaped well on his British debut after 16 months off when second at Stratford in October, closing when badly hampered entering final 100 yds. Similar form at Uttoxeter (19.9f) and return to 2m in his favour. Ex-French 5yo who has performed well in both British runs; brings the best hurdles form.
2 (2) (7/2 -75%) Juby Ball	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(2) Juby Ball 7/2, Had 3 subsequent hurdles winners adrift when making a successful start to his career in a Ffos Las bumper in November 2023. Runner-up in deep bumper here on sole run since in February (form looks strong) and he's a potentially useful jumper in the making. Major promise in bumpers last term, winning at Ffos Las then solid second here; big player.
5 (5) (8/1 +20%) Mr Barrowclough	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Mr Barrowclough 8/1, Bred for jumps but well backed and he duly delivered on debut in a bumper at Doncaster in November 2022. Bit disappointing under a penalty 3 months later and off the track since, but he's in good hands. Doncaster bumper winner who returns from long absence; heed the market signals.
6 (6) (14/1 +44%) Walden	14 14/1(+44%)	(6) Walden 14/1, Minor promise in a trio of bumpers for Tom Weston. Changed hands for £22,000 in May and while he showed more at Leicester last month, he's probably a longer-term project. Has something to find on bumper and hurdles form.
3 (3) (16/1 +68%) King Of Highways	16 16/1(+68%)	(3) King Of Highways 16/1, Comfortably held in 2 bumpers and on hurdles debut but did show much more when fourth in novice company at Plumpton 3 weeks ago. Ran well at Plumpton last month but the form is modest.
1 (1) (25/1 +75%) A Great Excuse	25 25/1(+75%)	(1) A Great Excuse 25/1, £5,000 4-y-o, Lucky Speed gelding. Dam, failed to complete all 4 starts in points, sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 25f) A Decent Excuse. Little impact in 3 Irish points and fared no better in a bumper last month. Never figured in Warwick bumper on rules debut; opposed.
7 (7) (66/1 +56%) Ballyhealy Diamond	66 66/1(+56%)	(7) Ballyhealy Diamond 66/1, Cheap purchase who showed little in bumpers 9 months apart. Hurdling newcomer who has plenty to find on bumper form.

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12:05 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Lud'or sets the standard with an official rating of 120 but although he shouldn't be far away, the vote goes to KHRISMA. A dual Grade 3 AQPS winner before making the frame in a Grade 1 when trained in France, the JP McManus-owned mare should appreciate a switch to hurdles and may well make an immediate impact for the Nicky Henderson outfit. Ffos Las bumper winner Juby Ball is also noted on his return.

Having won twice in 12f bumpers in France, KHRISMA has transferred to Nicky Henderson and in receipt of weight from most, she looks really interesting on hurdles debut. Juby Ball displayed a similar level of ability in that sphere so he's a danger, while Lud'or will attempt to put his experience to good use.

Hurdles debutants JUBY BALL and Khrisma have particularly good claims on their bumper form. Lud'or looks best of the remainder.

12:23 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (9/4 +18%) Just A Rose	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(11) Just A Rose 9/4, Saint Des Saints mare. Dam, fairly useful 17f-19f hurdle/chase winner in France, half-sister to French hurdlers Christmas Rose (17f winner, by Montmartre) and Bright Rose (19f winner). Won sole start in points (Dec 2023) and she's a hurdling debutante to note for top stable. Beat the smart Country Mile in her British point and was bought for £175,000.
3 (3) (5/2 0%) Johnny's Jury	2.5 5/2(0%)	(3) Johnny's Jury 5/2, €150,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Closely related to useful hurdler/chaser Danny Kirwan, stayed 3m and half-brother to 2 winners, including high-class hurdler/chaser Appreciate It. Lots to like on paper starting out for top stable and he's one to note. 150,000euros 3yo and closely related to some smart types; market informative.
4 (4) (6/1 +25%) Malinificent	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Malinificent 6/1, £52,000 buy, runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (May 5). Showed promise on hurdles debut in a 6-runner 2m Leicester novice last month that should throw up winners. Bred to stay well and this longer trip promises to suit. Respected. Likeable run over too short a trip at Leicester and now steps up to 2m5f.
10 (10) (7/1 +7%) Game Colours	7 7/1(+7%)	(10) Game Colours 7/1, Showed benefit of a wind op when third in novice at Doncaster (19.4f) last spring and placed both subsequent starts, best effort to date when runner-up in a C&D mares' novice 4 weeks ago. Can play her part with a repeat. Knocking on the door after three successive placed efforts and has solid claims.
13 (13) (12/1 +52%) Springtime Legend	12 12/1(+52%)	(13) Springtime Legend 12/1, Shaped with some encouragement both starts in bumpers and, despite needing the experience, was noted keeping on for sixth in a C&D mares' novice 4 weeks back. Type to do better but another who could be more for handicaps further down the line. Positives to take from all her runs, though held by Game Colours on recent course form.
5 (5) (14/1 +13%) Mountain Mike	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Mountain Mike 14/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Placed on sole outing in points and, strong in betting, shaped encouragingly amidst inexperience when second of 9 in a Southwell bumper (15.8f) back in May. Type to make his mark as a hurdler and interesting if market speaks in his favour on return. Shown nice ability in both his races and further improvement is on the cards.
6 (6) (16/1 -14%) Roe And Co	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Roe And Co 16/1, €33,000 3-y-o, £58,000 5-y-o, Malinas gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler (19f/2½m winner) City Theatre. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Nov 2023) and he's a Rules debutant to note with his yard enjoying a good season. Undergone wind surgery. Belated debut under rules but for the form of his Irish point victory reads well.
8 (8) (16/1 +11%) Thunder N Lightnin	16 16/1(+11%)	(8) Thunder N Lightnin 16/1, 7-y-o who showed promise in pair of novice hurdles last winter and again showed encouragement after 10 months off when third in 6-runner novice at Kempton (21f) in November. Type to do better in handicaps, including over fences. Beaten 23l into third at Kempton and looks vulnerable in a race of this nature.
7 (7) (16/1 -78%) The Long Point	16 16/1(-78%)	(7) The Long Point 16/1, Won sole start in bumpers at Huntingdon in May and showed benefit of hurdling debut experience when fourth of 9 in a Hereford novice (19.7f) 24 days ago, one paced from 2 out but not knocked about. Very much the type to progress further. A maiden might be beyond him and perhaps handicaps more like it.
12 (12) (25/1 0%) King's Consort	25 25/1(0%)	(12) King's Consort 25/1, Youmzain mare. Dam multiple bumper winner/made frame sole start over hurdles. Made frame both starts in point bumpers herself in spring 2023 but she's probably best watched on this first start over hurdles. Showed some ability in two British point bumpers in early 2023.
1 (1) (25/1 +24%) Copper Jack	25 25/1(+24%)	(1) Copper Jack 25/1, Irish point winner who appeared to improve on form showed on bumper debut when fourth of 5 in a class 2 novice at Ascot (21.6f) 6 weeks ago. That was a steadily-run affair however, and likely he'll need to step up again. Rider takes off a valuable 7 lb. Questionable what he achieved in a small field at Ascot last time.
2 (2) (66/1 +34%) Gamblergo	66 66/1(+34%)	(2) Gamblergo 66/1, €40,000 5-y-o who was successful sole outing in Irish points (Mar 2024). Easy to back, went with little promise when pulled up in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f) on Rules debut 64 days ago. Best watched on the back of that. Had wind op. Won a weak Irish point and was 33-1 when pulled up over 2m4f at Uttoxeter in November.
9 (9) (100/1 +0%) Frenelope	100 100/1(+0%)	(9) Frenelope 100/1, Soldier Of Fortune mare who has offered little in maiden/mares' novice company at this course in recent months. Low-grade handicaps will be more suitable in due course. Tailed off on two previous visits to this track and holds no appeal for now.

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12:23 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A half-brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Appreciate It, JOHNNY'S JURY is bred in the purple and he could be primed to strike on debut for leading connections. Trainer Paul Nicholls likes to unleash some smart sorts at this track, and point-to-point winner Just A Rose could be another, while Game Colours looks the pick of those with experience having gone close over C&D last time out. Malinificent and Springtime Legend cannot be ruled out either.

JOHNNY'S JURY makes loads of appeal on paper starting out for a top NH stable and with those boasting previous form not setting the tallest standard, he could be worth siding with to make it first time lucky before market clues. Fellow newcomer Just A Rose is another to note. Malinificent, Game Colours and The Long Point look best of those with previous hurdling experience.

Everything would suggest that British point winner JUST A ROSE is above average. Malinificent is second choice.

12:30 Cork Maiden Hurdle 17f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (8/11 -27%) Kiss Will	0.727273 8/11(-27%)	(4) Kiss Will 8/11, Tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 10 in bumper at Fontainebleau (12.9f, good, 11/1). Off 15 months. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Francois Nicolle (€280,000) and joined leading stable. Well bred and a very interesting contender. Cost 280,000euros after a promising run at Fontainebleau, given plenty of time to mature.
12 (12) (7/4 +30%) Bacchanalian	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(12) Bacchanalian 7/4, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 6/1, second of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 9 days ago. Sets a solid standard. Showed definite potential for a maiden success when second at Limerick nine days ago.
8 (8) (6/1 -50%) Pure Steel	6 6/1(-50%)	(8) Pure Steel 6/1, Promising type. Fourth of 20 in novice hurdle at this course (15.7f, soft, 6/1) on NH debut 27 days ago. Should improve quite a bit for that. Point winner for Derek O'Connor, capable of building on last month's fourth at this venue.
10 (10) (33/1 -32%) Tadhg's Rock	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Tadhg's Rock 33/1, Berkshire gelding. Dam showed nothing sole start over hurdles. Made frame on second of 2 starts in points. Signs of ability in two point-to-points, pedigree implies he may prefer further than this.
2 (2) (33/1 +18%) Cappa Hill	33 33/1(+18%)	(2) Cappa Hill 33/1, Kingston Hill gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful hurdler/smart chase winner (2m-2½m winner) Gorgeous Tom. Wears tongue strap. Fourth completed starts in points. Fourth in both starts during the autumn point-to-point campaign, others preferred.
5 (5) (50/1 +50%) Nelson County	50 50/1(+50%)	(5) Nelson County 50/1, Twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Naas (19.5f, good to soft) on NH debut 19 days ago. Never involved at Naas last month on first hurdles start, likely to need more experience.
14 (14) (50/1 +80%) Nobody	50 50/1(+80%)	(14) Nobody 50/1, Modest maiden on the Flat, making jumps debut. Last of 13 in handicap at Limerick (11.5f, good to firm, 22/1), very slowly away. Off 6 months. Hooded for 1st time. Low-rated handicapper on the Flat, hard to fancy though trainer has had two recent winners.
13 (13) (50/1 +24%) Meteor Storm	50 50/1(+24%)	(13) Meteor Storm 50/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making jumps debut. Seventh of 9 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f, 18/1), slowly away. Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving G. M. Lyons. Rated 68 after three Flat starts for Ger Lyons, sprinting pedigree but seems to stay well.
1 (1) (50/1 +38%) Bop Wont Stop	50 50/1(+38%)	(1) Bop Wont Stop 50/1, Jukebox Jury gelding. Dam (b90) made frame in bumpers. Point debut at Lisronagh was satisfactory, pulled up at Lingstown on second outing.
11 (11) (66/1 +56%) Tea In The Park	66 66/1(+56%)	(11) Tea In The Park 66/1, 100/1, fifteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at this course (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. Ordinary point-to-point form, 100-1 when in rear at this venue on hurdling debut.
3 (3) (66/1 +74%) Kilcrea Castle	66 66/1(+74%)	(3) Kilcrea Castle 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1 and hooded for 1st time, fourteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at this course (15.7f, soft) 27 days ago. No sign of winning potential at this stage, his trainer also runs the promising Pure Steel.
6 (6) (66/1 +74%) Nettuno Italia	66 66/1(+74%)	(6) Nettuno Italia 66/1, Eleventh of 19 in novice hurdle at this course (16.2f, soft, 80/1) on NH debut 22 days ago. Never better than mid-division when 80-1 chance on debut over C&D, unlikely to feature.
7 (7) (200/1 -33%) Nukie's Artic	200 200/1(-33%)	(7) Nukie's Artic 200/1, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Dam (h95), lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 29f) Captain Cj. Dam is a half-sister to useful hurdle/chase winner Captain CJ, best watched.
9 (9) (250/1 -25%) Simpson's Paradox	250 250/1(-25%)	(9) Simpson's Paradox 250/1, Modest Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Twelfth of 19 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Navan (16f, soft) 28 days ago. Flat winner in 2023, regressive last year, two ordinary efforts over hurdles so far.

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12:30 Cork Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

KISS WILL debuts for top connections having shown good form in a smart French bumper in September 2023 and should be ready for today's reappearance. Runner-up at Fontainebleau on debut, that race's winner subsequently finished second at Grade 1 level while the third-placed horse was placed at Grade 3 level afterwards. The selection sold to current connections for 280,000 euros that same September and while he returns following 478 days off, is just a five-year-old and is likely to have been given time to mature. Bacchanalian has useful recent form, which will help his cause, but is vulnerable to smart types while point-to-point winner Pure Steel ran ok on his hurdling debut here in December but should struggle to win.

It's taken connections of KISS WILL a while to get him to the track following his expensive purchase in 2023 but he couldn't be in better hands so a winning hurdles debut may well be on the cards. Bacchanalian sets a pretty good standard, with Pure Steel a potential improver.

Costly French import KISS WILL has been given plenty of time. He may be too strong for the recent Limerick runner-up Bacchanalian

12:40 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (5/2 +17%) Beat Box	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(2) Beat Box 5/2, Hexham blip in October aside, he's won all other 6 starts this term, taking his form to a whole new level for latest of them at Kelso on Sunday. Major player under a 5 lb penalty. Record of 6-7 since joining this yard, most recently scoring at Kelso last Sunday.
7 (7) (11/4 +8%) Ostrava Du Berlais	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(7) Ostrava Du Berlais 11/4, Built on promising Warwick chase debut when readily taking 6-runner handicap chase at Ludlow and followed up under a penalty with the minimum of fuss at Taunton 3 weeks ago. Assessor reacted with 9 lb rise but that may not be enough. Blossoming mare who has form figures of 211 since having wind surgery; highly respected.
5 (5) (9/2 +10%) Dr T J Eckleburg	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(5) Dr T J Eckleburg 9/2, Showed the benefit of his reappearance when proving too strong for his 6 rivals at Haydock (16.3f, soft) in November. Runner-up that day has bolted up since and he gave another good account of himself when second at Chepstow a week ago. Same mark. Won at Haydock in November, then ran creditably at Chepstow last week; solid chance.
6 (6) (9/2 +10%) Duhallow Tommy	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(6) Duhallow Tommy 9/2, Proved to be a different proposition switched to fences following a wind op last term, winning 3 times (at up to 19.8f). Returned with a brace of sound placed efforts but this is a slightly deeper contest. Has a largely consistent chase record; ran creditably behind unexposed sort last time.
1 (1) (13/2 -63%) Xcitations	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(1) Xcitations 13/2, C&D winner in November 2023. Far more miss than hit since but he stepped up on his reappearance when third at Haydock a fortnight ago and he's well weighted. Record of 2-3 over C&D includes a success (off 8lb higher) in this race two years ago.
3 (3) (14/1 +30%) Salamanca Bay	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) Salamanca Bay 14/1, Headstrong sort who was well served by fitting of a hood when off the mark over fences for Lucinda Russell at Ayr (16.5f) in March. However, below best at Cartmel in May and having undergone wind surgery/fitted with tongue tie ahead of stable debut, he also showed little at Southwell. Not beaten entirely by 2m4f trip last time (stable debut); best watched.
4 (4) (25/1 +11%) Hypotenus	25 25/1(+11%)	(4) Hypotenus 25/1, Fairly useful 2m winner over hurdles but didn't really click over fences for Gavin Cromwell. Lots to prove starting out for new yard. No progress over fences on Irish soil; something to prove on debut for new yard.

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12:40 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Beat Box cruised to victory at Kelso last Sunday and merits respect under the penalty, as does Ostrava Du Berlais, who arrives following comprehensive victories at Ludlow and Taunton. She might be capable of better, despite the latest 9lb hike, but this could go to XCITATIONS. The 10-year-old looked in need of the run at Haydock in November, but showed plenty more over the same C&D a fortnight ago. Pam Sly's charge is now 8lb lower than when landing this in 2023 and looks set to go very close once more.

OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS looks a handicapper going places judged on a brace of bloodless victories in recent weeks and her revised mark looks well within range. Beat Box has enjoyed a fine campaign and he's also well weighted turned out under a penalty, with Dr T J Eckleburg likely to be thereabouts.

Improving mare OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS (nap) could well win again. Duhallow Tommy is second choice.

12:58 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (11/8 -89%) Miss Altea Blue	1.375 11/8(-89%)	(8) Miss Altea Blue 11/8, A fairly useful ex-French hurdler this summer. Looked in need of the experience on her yard bow when fifth of 10 in Newton Abbot juvenile in November. The clear form pick and she remains one to be interested in. Ability in France; ran okay in a Listed hurdle on British debut; can do better.
4 (4) (2/1 0%) I've Madeupmymind	2 2/1(0%)	(4) I've Madeupmymind 2/1, Showed promise in bumpers and again when third of 9 in novice hurdle (13/8) at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 24 days ago. Likely player with more to offer. May have more ability than she's shown and dropping in distance could work.
2 (2) (13/2 +35%) Future Fortune	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(2) Future Fortune 13/2, Made a winning debut in bumper at Hereford last October but she came in a well-held fourth on her hurdling bow at Huntingdon (2m4f) in November. Needs to take a big step forward. Low-key debut over hurdles but bumper form confirms she's better than that.
6 (6) (15/2 +46%) Somethingtosomeone	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(6) Somethingtosomeone 15/2, 13/2 and hooded, encouraging third of 7 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 44 days ago. Also runner-up on sole start in Irish points so can take a step forward. Irish point run reads well; beaten 22l over C&D in Nov when perhaps in need of the run.
3 (3) (14/1 +13%) Granny Hawkins	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) Granny Hawkins 14/1, Runner-up in a Southwell bumper on debut in June 2023 but below that level on both completed start over hurdles since. May still do better when handicapping though. Met with early interference last time but disturbing that she went off at 100-1.
7 (7) (20/1 +50%) Stylia	20 20/1(+50%)	(7) Stylia 20/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and hinted at promise when fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy, 66/1) 16 days ago. May do better still. Runner-up in an Irish point; uncompetitive in two runs over hurdles and this is no easier.
1 (1) (50/1 +50%) Dorset Lady	50 50/1(+50%)	(1) Dorset Lady 50/1, Modest bumper performer in Ireland who made the frame once from 3 starts in maidens on the Flat. Yet to fire over hurdles for this yard, however. Modest debut for this yard on the AW and twice pulled up over hurdles since then.
5 (5) (50/1 +24%) Loud And Proud	50 50/1(+24%)	(5) Loud And Proud 50/1, Has offered little in two maiden hurdles over C&D, coming in ninth of 11 on latter occasion 9 days ago. Placed in points; it's been a very quiet start over hurdles with both runs here.

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12:58 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

I'VE MADEUPMYMIND may still be a maiden through five starts under Rules, but she made a promising hurdles debut last month at Hereford. With plenty of improvement expected on the back of that, Ben Pauling's mare gets the vote ahead of Miss Altea Blue, who disappointed on her stable debut at Newbury in November but should be much more at home in this grade. Future Fortune is another to consider.

Paul Nicholls' French recruit MISS ALTEA BLUE should have learned a lot from her debut fifth on these shores at Newton Abbot and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to get off the mark. Ben Pauling's I've Madeupmymind has better days ahead of her and appeals as the one to chase the selection home, ahead of Granny Hawkins and Somethingtosomeone.

Miss Altea Blue is feared but there's a strong suspicion that I'VE MADEUPMYMIND has yet to do herself true justice.

13:05 Cork Maiden Hurdle 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (8/13 +8%) Casheldale Lad	0.615385 8/13(+8%)	(2) Casheldale Lad 8/13, Won maiden sole start on Flat for Andrew Kinirons and followed up in straightforward fashion sent hurdling in 17-runner maiden at Gowran (2m) 14 months on. Open to improvement. Won only Flat start in 2023, overcame long absence to win well at Gowran, useful prospect.
1 (1) (7/2 +0%) A Tipp For Gold	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) A Tipp For Gold 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 13/2, creditable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.1f, good to soft) 41 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ms Margaret Mullins. Hood on for 1st time and must respected back down in trip. Last two runs for his original trainer have been over further but maiden win was at 2m.
3 (3) (4/1 -33%) Frankendael	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Frankendael 4/1, Followed up his Ballinrobe maiden win in good style on his handicap hurdle debut at Listowel in September. Didn't give his running for whatever reason at Fairyhouse last time but big chance if bouncing back. Gained back-to-back wins in August/September, failed to cope with revised mark on latest.
4 (4) (20/1 +39%) Attaboyarchie	20 20/1(+39%)	(4) Attaboyarchie 20/1, Fair hurdler. Fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft, 16/1) 6 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on speed. Promise early in his career, may be able to pick up a race but tough task in this grade.

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13:05 Cork Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

CASHELDALE LAD is the least experienced runner but is undefeated so far and is open to more progression. He produced a smart effort to win at Punchestown last September, with the runner-up subsequently attaining a Flat rated 96, and while the form of his later Gowran hurdle win was nothing special, he scored quite usefully and can better this 0-125 grade. Frankendael was himself a Listed hurdle winner last September and while well held in a similar race last month, is battle-hardened and suited by conditions. A Tipp For Gold won a maiden hurdle at this distance in September but might ideally prefer further and debuts for new connections wearing a first-time hood.

CASHELDALE LAD was by no means foot-perfect when making a successful hurdling debut at Gowran in November, but he still did it easily and is open to plenty of improvement, so is taken to maintain his unbeaten record. A Tipp For Gold and Frankendael are a pair of credible rivals, though.

Winner of his only Flat start in 2023, CASHELDALE LAD can build on his Gowran success which was achieved after a lengthy absence

13:15 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (3/1 -9%) Doddiethegreat	3 3/1(-9%)	(2) Doddiethegreat 3/1, Had been shaping up well in 2023/24, finishing a good fourth in Betfair Hurdle at Newbury, but held back by inexperience on chasing debut at Kempton on return. Hampered at the start back hurdling at Kempton 9 days ago, so he's one to note from his current mark. Second favourite when pulled up last week after a slow start (forgiven); interesting.
1 (1) (5/1 +0%) West To The Bridge	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) West To The Bridge 5/1, Last win came at this C&D in March 2023, though showed benefit of his reappearance when third at Bangor (19.6f, soft) in November. Not in the same form here (23.4f, heavy) last time, but he's on a workable mark back down in trip with cheekpieces reapplied. Dual C&D winner on soft; no score since latest of those in March 2023.
5 (5) (5/1 -11%) Hourvari	5 5/1(-11%)	(5) Hourvari 5/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and quickly reached a similar level over hurdles in 2022/23. Below expectations on handicap debut only start last sesaon, but after another 13 months off he ran well when second at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) in November. Could be in the mix. absent 395 days before 2nd of six at Wetherby (2m4f, good to soft; favourite) in November.
8 (8) (13/2 -8%) Fine Casting	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(8) Fine Casting 13/2, A while since his last success but from his easing mark he stepped up on his recent outing when second in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) 26 days ago. Yard going well and he could be ready to return to winning ways. 14lb below his peak mark when 2nd at Lingfield over an extended 2m3f on soft latest outing.
10 (10) (8/1 0%) Cast's Tasha	8 8/1(0%)	(10) Cast's Tasha 8/1, Smooth traveller who returned better than ever when scoring at Ffos Las (21.9f, heavy) in November. Ran at least as well when second at this C&D (heavy) last time and she can give another good account in her current form. Won on reappearance and in top form when runner-up over C&D (heavy) four weeks ago.
7 (7) (10/1 +0%) Dibble Decker	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Dibble Decker 10/1, Added a third chase victory to his tally at Wincanton on second start last season. Back over hurdles after 8 months off, needed stronger gallop when eighth of 13 at Ascot (21.6f, good to soft) 15 days ago, so he could go well with his recent run behind him. Might have needed latest run when back hurdling (first time since April 2022) from chasing.
6 (6) (12/1 +14%) Firestream	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Firestream 12/1, Fairly useful form when making a succesful hurdling debut in a Chepstow maiden (19.4f, good to soft) in 2022/23 and made the frame both subsequent outings that season. Absent 23 months since but he's an interesting contender on his handicap bow. 706 days off but he's interesting if there's market strength behind him.
3 (3) (16/1 -14%) Monviel	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Monviel 16/1, Returned to his best over hurdles for current yard, placed for the third completed start in a row when runner-up at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) in May. However, after 6 months off he finished tailed off at this C&D in November. Bounce back called for. Some creditable races in the spring over 2m4f in the mud; tailed off (bled) on return.
4 (4) (16/1 +20%) Stream Of Stars	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Stream Of Stars 16/1, Reappeared from lengthy absence as good as ever, recording back-to-back wins at Fontwell in September/October. Found things tougher at Ascot next time, though, before seeming unsuited by conditions at this course (16f, heavy) 28 days ago. More needed. Lightly raced; below form both starts on worse than good to soft and unraced beyond 2m3f.
9 (9) (16/1 +20%) Ballybegg	16 16/1(+20%)	(9) Ballybegg 16/1, Came on plenty for his comeback run when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) in November, though failed to repeat that effort when down the field at Warwick 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on but others more persuasive. Needs to bounce back from a poor show; cheekpieces (tried once in 2021, pulled up) return.

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13:15 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

HOURVARI made a promising return from over a year off the track when second at Wetherby. The lightly-raced eight-year-old has been dropped 1lb and, should he step forward as expected, holds every chance of going one place better. Doddiethegreat didn't make it to the second hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day and it is interesting that he appears again quickly. Fine Casting and the class-dropping Stream Of Stars and are two others to note.

FINE CASTING left his reappearance run behind when bumping into an improver at Lingfield last time, so he is taken to get his head back in front from 4 lb below his last winning mark. He can see off the challenge of Doddiethegreat, who is worth another chance having had excuses at Kempton on Boxing Day, with West To The Bridge also considered.

It's been 706 days off for FIRESTREAM but the market should give clues and he would bring plenty of positives if all is well.

13:33 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (7/4 -40%) In D'or	1.75 7/4(-40%)	(1) In D'or 7/4, French-import who was a wide-margin winner of a handicap hurdle at Ludlow in March. Improved for the switch to fences when making a winning return at Taunton and has more to come in this sphere. Winning hurdler and made all for a successful chase debut at Taunton (2m7f).
2 (2) (2/1 +0%) Take Your Time	2 2/1(+0%)	(2) Take Your Time 2/1, C&D winner shaped encouragingly after 7 months off when a fading third of 9 in handicap chase at Haydock (25.6f, heavy) 42 days ago. Bold showing is on the cards with that run under his belt. Inconsistent but capable and ran as though his comeback run would bring him on.
3 (3) (10/3 +0%) Livin On Luco	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(3) Livin On Luco 10/3, Consistent rather than progressive over hurdles and bettered that form albeit fortuitously when making a winning start over fences at Newton Abbot under this rider on return. Struggled in better event at Cheltenham since but worth another chance back down in class. A rare bad run last time but that was at Cheltenham and he's back on softer ground here.
4 (4) (12/1 +14%) Planned Paradise	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Planned Paradise 12/1, Perth winner in July but just respectable efforts at best kept busy since, though could hardly have shaped any worse at Fakenham 2 weeks ago. Wouldn't be the percentage play and conditions likely to be softer than he'd prefer.

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13:33 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

A taking winner on his chase debut at Taunton in November, form which has worked out very well since, IN D'OR should have much more to come and a 6lb rise could underestimate the son of Nidor. Take Your Time must hold every chance if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate success at Ffos Las, while Livin On Luco is likely to be suited by these conditions.

IN D'OR beat a pair of subsequent winners when making a winning chase bow at Taunton in good style and is preferred to Take Your Time, who is expected to leave his reappearance run well behind.

He's up 6lb and David Maxwell has lost his claim, but there's still every chance that IN D'OR can follow up his Taunton win.

13:40 Cork Maiden Hurdle 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (4/5 -20%) Jump Allen	0.8 4/5(-20%)	(2) Jump Allen 4/5, Promising type. 1 win from 2 runs this season. 10/3, fifth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) on hurdles bow 32 days ago. Up in trip. May well do better. Debut bumper winner, made a bad error two out on hurdling debut, faces easier task now.
5 (5) (11/8 +0%) The Story So Far	1.375 11/8(+0%)	(5) The Story So Far 11/8, Fairly useful hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Visored for 1st time, good second of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, soft, 13/2) 7 days ago. Form pick. Ordinary maiden form showed potential with last week's second in a 3m Limerick handicap.
8 (8) (20/1 +20%) Mountrivers Lass	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Mountrivers Lass 20/1, Poor hurdler. Good tenth of 17 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Limerick (20f, soft) 8 days ago. Weak form in bumpers and has failed to reach the first six in six starts over hurdles.
7 (7) (25/1 +24%) Kadys Dirha	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Kadys Dirha 25/1, Modest chaser. Remains a maiden after 15 hurdle runs. Fell in handicap chase (16/1) at Listowel (23.8f, soft) 98 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Three-time runner-up over fences this term, needs to improve on her hurdling efforts.
6 (6) (25/1 +38%) Work Place	25 25/1(+38%)	(6) Work Place 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 66/1, twelfth of 13 in bumper at Limerick (18f, soft) on bumper debut 7 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. Open to improvement. Remote third at Galway in October, safe to rule out following poor bumper run at Limerick.
9 (9) (40/1 0%) Tiffiny's Girl	40 40/1(0%)	(9) Tiffiny's Girl 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 18 in novice hurdle at this course (20f, soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. Needs to jump better than on debut in a 2m4f maiden at this venue, longer trip may suit.
1 (1) (50/1 +0%) Famous Sonnet	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Famous Sonnet 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Naas (19.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Has struggled in his first three attempts over hurdles, needs to jump a lot more fluently.
3 (3) (66/1 +56%) Niosfearabolt	66 66/1(+56%)	(3) Niosfearabolt 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 46 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Peter McCreery. Poor form in four outings for his previous trainer, transformation needed on stable debut.
4 (4) (66/1 +56%) Rookery Woods	66 66/1(+56%)	(4) Rookery Woods 66/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, sixteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Point winner, tailed off in a Listowel bumper, same over hurdles at Limerick a week ago.

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13:40 Cork Maiden Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

JUMP ALLEN showed only mild promise in last month's hurdling debut but stepping up in distance and dropping to this lesser maiden will help. The selection defeated a subsequent dual hurdle winner to score on bumper debut last May and while he was very one-paced on his Clonmel hurdling debut, that was a better race and today's extra yardage should suit. The Story So Far ran two consistent races last month and his form since winning a Limerick Christmas bumper in 2023 is largely unexciting, he stays well and likes soft ground so should give the selection a race. Work Place caught the Galway stewards' attentions in October but was tailed off over Christmas.

A potential match between JUMP ALLEN and The Story So Far, the former taken to find the required improvement.

The bar is lowered here for JUMP ALLEN, a bumper winner who was the stable's second string on his first run over hurdles

13:50 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (3/1 +14%) Roccovango	3 3/1(+14%)	(5) Roccovango 3/1, Has thrived since joining Olly Murphy and fitted with cheekpieces, resuming his progress after 8 weeks off to make it 4-6 for his present yard (narrow defeats other 2 starts) in 5-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) just under 6 weeks ago. Nudged up 2 lb and remains of interest. Very nearly 5-5 in the cheekpieces; return to 2m4f should be okay and he has more to give.
8 (8) (10/3 +5%) Hunter Legend	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(8) Hunter Legend 10/3, Signed off last season by winning heavy-ground Lingfield and Bangor handicaps and back to winning ways in emphatic fashion in 8-runner handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, soft) last week. 1 lb out of the weights here but is a reliable type who looks sure to go well again. Won by nearly 8l when well backed at Leicester (2m4f) last Saturday; now 8lb higher.
2 (2) (7/2 +13%) Etalon	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(2) Etalon 7/2, Rapid improver sent chasing last term, winning first 3 starts before shaping better than bare result in Aintree Grade 1 on final start. Seemingly being brought along gradually this term, finishing a bit closer when fifth of 6 at Cheltenham (16.3f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Not one to rule out yet. Highly likely to come good again at some point this term, but perhaps not today over 2m4f.
4 (4) (13/2 +13%) Triple Trade	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(4) Triple Trade 13/2, Successful twice in 2023/24. Good fifth in Red Rum at Aintree final start but is struggling to recapture his best form this term, fourth of 6 at Cheltenham (16.3f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Handicapper relinquishes his grip further and he's fancied to be involved back up in trip. Has not fired on all cylinders this term but moving back in the right direction.
6 (6) (13/2 +7%) Jupiter Du Gite	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(6) Jupiter Du Gite 13/2, Not straightforward but proved more tractable switched to fences, runner-up on debut prior to going one better at Uttoxeter in March. Returned with solid second at Fontwell and reverted to his free-going ways when third here (24.2f) last month. Back down in trip and has the ability to win more. Headstrong front-runner; latest start was a bold show here when tried over 3m; player.
1 (1) (10/1 +17%) Unexpected Party	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Unexpected Party 10/1, Enjoyed his finest hour when landing the Grand Annual at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Not disgraced when 13¼ lengths last of 4 to Jonbon in Shloer Chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, good to soft) just over 7 weeks ago. Returns to handicap company and looks second string on jockey bookings. Landed 2m Grand Annual at Cheltenham (soft; 7lb higher today) last March; well beaten here.
3 (3) (14/1 +13%) Hubrisko	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) Hubrisko 14/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Willie Mullins, well served by front-running tactics when landing 6-runner Killarney maiden chase (23f, soft) in August 2023. Friendless in the market and made a low-key return from 15 months off back over hurdles at Newbury 5 weeks ago so others more appealing. Ex-Willie Mullins; second run for this yard, probably best watched for the time being.
7 (7) (25/1 +24%) Carbon King	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Carbon King 25/1, Three-time winner over hurdles in Ireland and landed 2 chase victories for this yard last term. Stepped up on reappearance run when fourth at Uttoxeter in November and not disgraced back over fences at Ascot a fortnight ago. His record in class 2 and above is far from convincing, however. Very hit and miss last season; could be building back up to something off a good mark.

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13:50 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

A winner at Worcester on his chasing bow, ROCCOVANGO showed further progress over fences when successful at Uttoxeter in November. He would likely have won by further if not for a mistake at the last and Olly Murphy's charge is taken to defy a 2lb rise. Hunter Legend has more on his plate after going in at Leicester last week, but he scored with plenty in hand and is likely to prove competitive once again. Jupiter Du Gite has more to offer over fences and will appreciate this return to 2m4f.

Plenty in with a squeak but, having been crying out for this return to further, TRIPLE TRADE gets the nod to regain the winning thread from a much-reduced mark at the expense of Hunter Legend, who scored in emphatic fashion at Leicester last week and should remain competitive. Roccovango is 4-6 for his present yard (narrow defeats other 2 starts), so he rounds off the shortlist.

Last-time-out winners Roccovango and Hunter Legend could still do better but watch out for JUPITER DU GITE back down in trip.

14:05 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 15f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (9/2 +10%) St Lukes Chelsea	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(11) St Lukes Chelsea 9/2, Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1m) for Ralph Beckett and steadily going the right way over hurdles, edged out only in the dying strides at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) on most recent outing. Looks to have got into handicaps on a good mark and has to be of firm interest. Second last time; armed with his 4yo allowance for handicap debut, he's in the mix.
2 (2) (6/1 +8%) Our Dylan	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) Our Dylan 6/1, In winning form in the spring and having just been edged out on return from a break, he duly resumed winning ways in 10-runner handicap at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) 20 days ago. Can go well again. Consistent sort who deserved his Exeter win (2m2f, soft); Josh Newman claims 5lb this time.
10 (10) (6/1 -20%) Soldier's Leap	6 6/1(-20%)	(10) Soldier's Leap 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden who improved switched to a handicap when in 9-runner event at Fontwell (17.7f, soft, 4/1) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time and may do better still. Improved second on handicap debut and now goes in a tongue-tie.
4 (4) (15/2 +6%) Siam Park	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Siam Park 15/2, Free-going type who has proven to be a disappointment since being switched to handicaps, proving no less keen for the fitting of a hood when well held at Taunton in November. Led until stumbling and unseating third back there on most recent outing. He was an easy-to-back 12-1 chance when departing early at Taunton three weeks ago.
7 (7) (15/2 +17%) Dirty Den	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(7) Dirty Den 15/2, Fair bumper winner who has yet to scale the same heights as a hurdler, his effort flattening out again over C&D on most recent outing. On the upside, he's 4 lb lower in the weights with a promising 7-lb claimer taking over in the saddle. Needs to improve on his latest fourth here and may prefer drier ground.
5 (5) (8/1 +11%) John Betjeman	8 8/1(+11%)	(5) John Betjeman 8/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2023 but ran respectably on the balance of this season's efforts when fifth of 15 in handicap over C&D (soft) 9 days ago. Likely to remain competitive. Poor strike-rate and has never won anywhere other than Ffos Las.
3 (3) (10/1 +17%) Polisud	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Polisud 10/1, Fairly useful hurdle/chase winner in France who took advantage of his falling mark in a Newcastle handicap hurdle in March. Followed that success with a couple of decent efforts in defeat and shaped as if retaining all ability on first outing for current yard at Lingfield on last month's return. Respectable stable debut last month but may still be too high in the weights.
6 (6) (12/1 -9%) Odin's Quest	12 12/1(-9%)	(6) Odin's Quest 12/1, Bumper winner who built on earlier promise when landing a weak maiden over C&D in spring 2023. Mixed bag in handicap company last season, breaking blood vessel when pulled up at this course on final outing. Has to go right-handed; off since March but commands respect off this mark.
9 (9) (12/1 +14%) Penna Rossa	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Penna Rossa 12/1, Not won since 2022 but promising first effort for new yard when runner-up at Exeter in November. Exploits mixed since however, finishing only mid-field in big-field handicap over C&D on Boxing Day. Runner-up on two of his six starts for Keiran Burke but has looked a bit tricky at times.
1 (1) (16/1 +20%) Sergeant	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Sergeant 16/1, Unreliable type who resumed winning ways in no uncertain terms at Newton Abbot (16.7f) in August. More miss than hit subsequently but wasn't disgraced when in 9-runner C&D handicap on most recent start. Has his quirks and refused to race in the past; ran a fair race here a month ago.
8 (8) (20/1 +20%) Bredon Hill Dart	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Bredon Hill Dart 20/1, Never featured in 2 bumpers but some promise in novice/maiden hurdles during second half of last term. Shaped as if needing the run switched to handicap company at Leicester on return last month and this will reveal more. Beaten 22l on handicap debut (heavy); down 4lb here and on less taxing ground.

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14:05 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Soldier's Leap found only a subsequent winner too good in this grade at Fontwell last month and has to be respected off a 2lb higher rating. However, it may pay to side with OUR DYLAN, who might have been worth more than the winning margin suggests when victorious at Exeter on his latest outing. Kayley Woollacott's nine-year-old can defy a career-high mark to complete a double. Sergeant completes the shortlist.

ST LUKES CHELSEA has improved with each run over hurdles and looks to have got into handicaps on a good mark, so he's an appealing candidate. The bang in-form Our Dylan heads up the opposition, along with Soldier's Leap, whose lightly-raced profile provides hope for better still.

A good few of these have become hard to win with. OUR DYLAN scores highly on the consistency front and deserved his Exeter win.

14:15 Cork Handicap Hurdle 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (2/1 +20%) Ad Caelum	2 2/1(+20%)	(3) Ad Caelum 2/1, Resumed winning ways in 8-runner novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft) 6 days ago. Likely to remain competitive back in handicap company. Two wins from her last four starts, makes a quick reappearance after Limerick success.
6 (6) (7/2 +30%) Thisistheway	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(6) Thisistheway 7/2, C&D winner in October but found life tougher switched to a handicap when seventh of 11 at Wexford (16.4f, heavy, 7/2) 68 days ago. Back up in trip. Hood on for 1st time. Bumper winner, course maiden hurdle scorer, midfield on her handicap debut over 2m.
2 (2) (4/1 +11%) Roxhill Roise	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Roxhill Roise 4/1, Respectable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, good to soft, 13/2) 20 days ago, left poorly placed. Not dismissed. Both wins have come at Tramore, found little in the straight at Navan off her revised mark.
5 (5) (11/2 +8%) Folly Beach	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(5) Folly Beach 11/2, Fair maiden hurdler. 40/1, bit below form 18½ lengths sixth of 11 in listed hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Has good chance on pick of form back in handicap company. Fair form in handicaps, not disgraced in a Listed hurdle last time, best form on good.
4 (4) (8/1 -60%) Deons Diamond	8 8/1(-60%)	(4) Deons Diamond 8/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap chase (11/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, good) 34 days ago. Entitled to come for that run now returning to hurdles. Can be expected to improve from a chase outing at Fairyhouse which came after a year off.
1 (1) (10/1 +60%) Finest Evermore	10 10/1(+60%)	(1) Finest Evermore 10/1, 66/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (23.4f, good) 7 days ago. Retains little of her old ability. Four-time winner for Willie Mullins, no sign of his old form, yard had a winner this week.
7 (7) (14/1 +13%) Brianna Lily	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Brianna Lily 14/1, 25/1, followed a good run with a below-par one when eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft) 9 days ago. Bounce back required. Fair third in a 2m4f handicap at Tramore in October, tailed off at Limerick last week.
8 (8) (25/1 +24%) Lucky Viv	25 25/1(+24%)	(8) Lucky Viv 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Ballinrobe in August. 66/1, respectable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, soft) 7 days ago. Not disgraced at Limerick last week but hard to fancy, 3lb out of the handicap.

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14:15 Cork Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

AD CAELUM makes a quick reappearance following a busy Christmas but her rating continues to gradually rise skywards and she is suited by today's conditions. The selection has been performing consistently well in recent months and while she is 8lb higher than when winning at Limerick only six days ago, is ideally suited by this distance and soft ground. Flat winner Folly Beach was well held in a Listed hurdle over 2m last month but had previously been running well in handicaps, so should compete. September chase winner Deons Diamond was pulled up in her latest hurdle run in November but ran satisfactorily at Fairyhouse last month and has place claims.

FOLLY BEACH has good claims returning to handicap company on the pick of her form, so she's put forward as the answer. Deons Diamond is entitled to come on for her reappearance and merits respect back over hurdles, with last-time-out scorer Ad Caelum also feared.

It could pay to side with DEONS DIAMOND (nap), who made a pleasing return over fences at Fairyhouse after a year off

14:25 Sandown Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (2/1 +11%) Della Casa Lunga	2 2/1(+11%)	(3) Della Casa Lunga 2/1, Better than ever all of a sudden, finishing second in a Kempton listed race before scoring readily in a handicap there 8 days ago. Sets the standard and is the one to beat if the race doesn't come too soon. Break of just eight days (after Kempton 3m win) is a worry but she's well clear on form.
1 (1) (7/2 -5%) Aston Martini	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(1) Aston Martini 7/2, Bumper winner who also landed her first 2 starts over hurdles last winter. Resumed her progress sent handicapping when runner-up at Bangor on return and, while she failed to back it up at Newbury since, the step back up in trip is in her favour. Return to 2m seemed against her five weeks ago; may yet do better overall, which is needed.
2 (2) (4/1 +11%) Dameofthecotswolds	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Dameofthecotswolds 4/1, Bumper winner who has improved again over hurdles this term, making it 3 wins from her last 4 in a novice at Doncaster last time. This is tougher but she's likely to give another good account. This is much more demanding but she was hugely on top in novice events on last two starts.
4 (4) (5/1 +23%) Georgi Girl	5 5/1(+23%)	(4) Georgi Girl 5/1, Back on the up with a 21f Warwick handicap success on reappearance in November and not disgraced in more competitive event at Cheltenham next time. Can't be ruled out. Better this term, including smooth handicap win at Warwick (2m5f); firmly in the mix.
6 (6) (15/2 +0%) The Lord Maid	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(6) The Lord Maid 15/2, Made a successful hurdles debut in maiden at Clonmel in February (for Josh Halley) and followed up for new yard in 20.5f Southwell novice in April. Solid return from 7 months off when second in 6-runner mares' handicap at Warwick (21f, soft) and she's still low mileage. Second to Georgi Girl on handicap debut; needs more but being so lightly raced gives hope.
5 (5) (10/1 -33%) Good Look Charm	10 10/1(-33%)	(5) Good Look Charm 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Enhanced good record fresh when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at this C&D (heavy) 28 days ago. Not discounted. Asserted under a 10lb claimer in handicap over C&D (heavy) four weeks ago.

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14:25 Sandown Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

DELLA CASA LUNGA landed a competitive handicap at Kempton last week and returns to this level with solid claims. A runner-up to the classy Kateira at the same track in November, the seven-year-old is taken to make the most of today's favourable terms and continue winning ways. The progressive Dameofthecotswolds looks worth a try in this grade having landed the odds with the minimum of fuss in a novice race at Doncaster. She's preferred to Aston Martini, who disappointed in a Grade 3 at Newbury, while Good Look Charm won nicely over C&D and has the scope to rate higher than her current mark.

DELLA CASA LUNGA stands out on form and, with a reproduction of the sort of performance she produced at Kempton 8 days ago, she'll be tough to beat. The others all have some sort of a chance, with Georgi Girl respected and another solid showing on the cards from Dameofthecotswolds.

Easily most seems to hinge on whether DELLA CASA LUNGA can produce the same sort of form she showed to win a 3m handicap eight days ago.

14:40 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (9/4 +10%) Nocte Volatus	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(2) Nocte Volatus 9/4, Took advantage of a drop in the weights to score for the first time in over 2 years at Uttoxeter in May and picked up where he left off when following up over C&D on return. Beaten only by a well-handicapped one at Ascot since and of strong interest dipping into veterans company for the first time. Hat-trick bid came up shy at Ascot but there was no disgrace in that effort.
5 (5) (10/3 +33%) Stormy Flight	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(5) Stormy Flight 10/3, Gradually worked his way back to form last season, scoring twice at Exeter, including a similar event. Ran a cracker up against unexposed rivals when going close back there 4 weeks ago and big shout back in veterans company. Another excellent effort at Exeter last month but he has placed form at this track.
3 (3) (9/2 +18%) Le Ligerien	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Le Ligerien 9/2, Won a similar event at Kempton last season and all the better for return when taking advantage of reduced mark at Lingfield last month. Respected despite 7 lb higher in better race. Back up 7lb for winning last time but has defied even higher in the past.
1 (1) (11/2 +27%) Quel Destin	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(1) Quel Destin 11/2, Won 2 heavy-ground handicaps (at up to 21.6f) last term but well held next 3 starts, including on return. 25-1 when pulled up at Exeter and lots to find with Stormy Flight on that running.
6 (6) (6/1 +25%) Red Rookie	6 6/1(+25%)	(6) Red Rookie 6/1, Winless last season and went with little fluency on return at Haydock. Others preferred. Visor on 1st time. On a slippery slope for some time now; not the percentage call with new headgear tried.
4 (4) (14/1 +0%) The Widdow Maker	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) The Widdow Maker 14/1, Signs of decline in 2022/23 and subsequently found to be lame when pulled up here when last seen 22 months ago. Best watched. Has placed form in stronger races but he's been absent for a long time.
7 (7) (14/1 +13%) Longshanks	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Longshanks 14/1, Held his form well over hurdles last season but this looks a tough ask back chasing on return. Beaten at odds-on in latest point; first run over regulation fences since April 2023.

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14:40 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

NOCTE VOLATUS beat Stormy Flight (tenth) when successful in this grade at Chepstow in October and he is expected to confirm that form, despite being 5lb worse off this time around. Tom Lacey's veteran produced another good display when second in a stronger event than this at Ascot last time and he looks the one to beat. Stormy Flight put in a much better performance to fill the runner-up spot at Exeter latest and is noted. Of the remainder, Quel Destin makes the most appeal.

NOCTE VOLATUS lost out only to a subsequent winner when going for the hat-trick at Ascot and can resume winning ways dipping into veterans company for the first time. Stormy Flight won a similar event at Exeter last season and only just lost out to a progressive youngster there last month, so is the obvious threat, with Le Ligerien best of the others.

Although the hat-trick came up shy at Ascot, NOCTE VOLATUS still ran perfectly well behind one who has since won a big handicap.

14:47 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 11f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (4/5 +77%) Nobleman	0.8 4/5(+77%)	(2) Nobleman 4/5, Sixth of 8 in novice (3/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) on debut 23 days ago, slowly away. Open to progress and will know more this time. Too green to do himself justice on debut; could improve a good deal for the experience.
1 (1) (11/10 +27%) Mdawi	1.1 11/10(+27%)	(1) Mdawi 11/10, Stepped up on debut despite still looking green when third of 11 in maiden (5/2) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Open to improvement so has to be taken very seriously. Stepped up on debut form when third at Lingfield; bred to be suited by this sort of trip.
3 (3) (6/4 0%) Jiff's Army	1.5 6/4(0%)	(3) Jiff's Army 6/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form third of 10 in maiden (11/8) at Wolverhampton (7.2f), though he was left poorly placed. Off 105 days. Significantly up in trip. Engaged 12.15 Lingfield Friday. Sets form standard and won over 1m at Lingfield yesterday but this is a much longer trip.
4 (4) (25/1 +24%) Manny Oh	25 25/1(+24%)	(4) Manny Oh 25/1, 14,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon gelding. Half-brother to 1½m winner Candyman Stan. Plenty of stamina in his pedigree; worth a market check on debut.

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14:47 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

MDAWI left a low-key debut effort behind when a promising third over a mile at Lingfield last month and, stepping up in trip, he gets the vote to go two places better this time around. Nobleman was the subject of some market support when down the field on his racecourse bow over 1m2f at Chelmsford last month and a much improved display would come as no surprise. Manny Oh merits a second look, especially if the market speaks favourably. Jiff's Army would hold every chance if turned out quickly following his victory at Lingfield on Friday.

MDAWI surely has a bigger performance in him given his pedigree and with this step up in trip sure to suit, he looks the answer. Jiff's Army tackles a new distance and sets the standard, with Nobleman fancied to step up on his opening effort.

Preference is for MDAWI who should relish today's extra yardage. Nobleman was clueless on debut but could improve significantly.

14:50 Cork Maiden Chase 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (9/2 +0%) Glady Max	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(3) Glady Max 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Solid fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Tramore (21.5f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Respected. Dual point-to-point winner has absence to overcome but O'Keeffe an eyecatching booking.
9 (9) (5/1 +9%) Rightfolksplease	5 5/1(+9%)	(9) Rightfolksplease 5/1, Fair chaser. 15/2, respectable third of 18 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Enters calculations. Third of 18 in cheekpieces in Naas handicap chase latest; step up in trip should help.
5 (5) (5/1 +17%) John The Diva	5 5/1(+17%)	(5) John The Diva 5/1, Fair chaser. 22/1, good third of 13 in novice chase at Tramore (21.4f, heavy) on debut over fences 39 days ago. Not taken lightly. Encouraging start to life over fences under rules when third at Tramore on his return.
7 (7) (7/1 -110%) Mighty Oak Lad	7 7/1(-110%)	(7) Mighty Oak Lad 7/1, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. 12/1, excellent third of 12 in handicap chase at Navan (20.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. 3rd behind Individualiste at Navan; probably wants further than this but can't rule out.
14 (14) (8/1 +20%) Whotookthebiscuit	8 8/1(+20%)	(14) Whotookthebiscuit 8/1, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.2f, soft, 25/1) 22 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. No show over hurdles at Cork on return; hails from top yard so wouldn't write her off yet.
4 (4) (8/1 +43%) Jay Pee M	8 8/1(+43%)	(4) Jay Pee M 8/1, Fair hurdler. Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving Daniel William O'Sullivan and needs to hit the ground running. Would have won a Boulta point comfortably last month but for a fall at the last; contender.
13 (13) (8/1 +50%) Walk In Time	8 8/1(+50%)	(13) Walk In Time 8/1, Modest winner at 24f over hurdles. Below form fifth of 14 in handicap chase (17/2) at Thurles (25.1f, good) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Winning hurdler over 3m probably wants a stiffer test than this but she has ability.
10 (10) (12/1 +25%) The Miracle Man	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) The Miracle Man 12/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 9/1, seventh of 13 in novice chase at Tramore (21.4f, heavy) on debut over fences 39 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Bred for chasing but will need to improve on latest seventh when behind John The Diva.
8 (8) (14/1 -17%) Natural Breeze	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Natural Breeze 14/1, Modest winner at 21f over hurdles. 12/1, tenth of 13 in novice chase at Tramore (21.4f, heavy) 39 days ago. Blinkers back on. Enjoys Tramore; was well behind John The Diva latest; bounce back required.
12 (12) (20/1 +39%) Cloudy Fountain	20 20/1(+39%)	(12) Cloudy Fountain 20/1, Modest hurdler. 16/1, below form ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24.7f, soft) 43 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Hood back on. Tough to assess at present. Out of form since the summer but should like soft ground and she has won a point-to-point.
2 (2) (25/1 +24%) Diamond Duke	25 25/1(+24%)	(2) Diamond Duke 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving M. F. Morris when below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20.4f, soft, 20/1) 43 days ago. Makes chase debut. Blinkered for 1st time. Well beaten at Tipperary on first start for new yard; first-time blinkers; easy to oppose.
11 (11) (25/1 +50%) Notimelikedpresent	25 25/1(+50%)	(11) Notimelikedpresent 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, sixteenth of 20 in novice hurdle at this course (15.7f, soft) 27 days ago. Makes chase debut. Up in trip. Never a factor on sole point-to-point outing and never involved in 3 starts over hurdles.
6 (6) (33/1 +18%) Mastermacblack	33 33/1(+18%)	(6) Mastermacblack 33/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 13 in handicap chase (25/1) at Tramore (21.4f, heavy) 39 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Well beaten over hurdles and fences since returning from break; first-time cheekpieces.
1 (1) (50/1 +60%) Da Big Fella	50 50/1(+60%)	(1) Da Big Fella 50/1, Modest hurdler. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Pulled up in handicap chase at Limerick (22.6f, soft, 16/1) 6 days ago, dropping away 3 out. Pulled up when 5lb wrong at Limerick last Sunday; best watched on this occasion.

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14:50 Cork Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

MIGHTY OAK LAD is perfectly suited by these race conditions and has good recent form. The selection landed a gamble to win on New Year's Day 2024 and while he failed to win since, finished third in a useful handicap chase at Navan last month and drops markedly in grade on suitably soft ground today. Rightfolksplease is rated 101 and has recent form but would prefer a sound surface and has done almost all his racing over two miles. John The Diva ran well in a similar race on his chase debut at Tramore in November (The Miracle Man finished seventh) and can get involved. Jap Pee M was an unlucky point-to-point loser last month and had prior hurdles form.

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and MIGHTY OAK LAD looks to have been found a good opportunity to build on his excellent recent Navan third and get off the mark in this sphere. In-form duo John The Diva and Rightfolksplease appeal as the pick of the remainder and can chase home Karl Thornton's 7-y-o in that order.

A chance is taken on JAY PEE M, who would have won a Boulta point-to-point readily but for a fall at the final fence last month

15:00 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (10/3 +0%) Copperhead	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(6) Copperhead 10/3, Snapped long losing run on final start of last term and has picked up where he left off by taking handicaps at Chepstow and Aintree in October. Excellent second the last twice and is a leading player here. Latest start was his best form since 2021 and this resurgent 11yo needs plenty of respect.
2 (2) (7/2 +22%) Eldorado Allen	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(2) Eldorado Allen 7/2, Positive start to this season following another wind op when runner-up at Warwick and backed it up with a good third at Cheltenham. Step back up in trip is well in his favour and he boasts solid claims. Respectable minor honours both outings since latest wind op; lowest chase mark since 2021.
1 (1) (5/1 +17%) Sam Brown	5 5/1(+17%)	(1) Sam Brown 5/1, Smart veteran chaser who won 3m handicaps at Warwick and Ascot last season. Returned with a fine third in the Charlie Hall at Wetherby but wasn't in the same form in a strong handicap at Newbury last time. Blinkers go back on. Won this last year; seriously involved if reverting to blinkers from a visor proves okay.
4 (4) (13/2 +7%) Empire Steel	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(4) Empire Steel 13/2, Gives his running more often than not, which counts for plenty in this sort of event, so merits respect on the back of another creditable third at Haydock last time. Not so bright since Kelso win last February but his only recent run was no disgrace.
7 (7) (7/1 -17%) Ask Me Early	7 7/1(-17%)	(7) Ask Me Early 7/1, Won one of these events at Exeter almost a year ago but hasn't been in the same form since, including on return at Bangor 52 days ago. Has edged back to a handy mark, though. Won by 9l over 3m on heavy at Exeter last February and is now just 2lb higher.
8 (8) (8/1 +20%) Fortescue	8 8/1(+20%)	(8) Fortescue 8/1, Lightly raced in recent times and ran well when runner-up to Copperhead on reappearance. Didn't fire at Ascot subsequently but this is easier back against fellow veterans. Stuck on a losing run but his best efforts last term give him a big form chance.
9 (9) (12/1 +14%) Smarty Wild	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Smarty Wild 12/1, Useful handicap chaser, placed all 3 starts in 2022/23 but pulled up on the back of a long lay-off at Haydock last month. Might come on for it. Sole chase win was four years ago; second run since a long break and not a forlorn hope.
3 (3) (14/1 +0%) Remastered	14 14/1(+0%)	(3) Remastered 14/1, Last season was a write-off (including pulled up in this) but he bounced back to form to take advantage of his reduced mark on his Wincanton reappearance in October. Has been let down by jumping on both subsequent outings and others make more appeal. Won at Wincanton in October last year; the fences have got in the way on both starts since.
5 (5) (16/1 +11%) Chambard	16 16/1(+11%)	(5) Chambard 16/1, Won the Kim Muir at 2022 Cheltenham Festival and and added another valuable handicap to his CV in the Becher at Aintree over a year ago. Hasn't fired subsequently, including on return at Cheltenham. Dominated over the big Aintree fences (3m2f, heavy) in December 2023; out of form since.

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15:00 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

SAM BROWN struggled in the Coral Gold Cup when last seen, but that followed a very encouraging third on his seasonal return in the Charlie Hall. The 13-year-old won this race last year, when staged at Warwick, off a 6lb lower mark but he should be competitive off this rating given his subsequent performances. Copperhead has been in outstanding form this season and is likely to pose the biggest threat to the selection, although Eldorado Allen and Remastered are others who arrive here with valid form claims.

Joe Tizzard has revitalised COPPERHEAD and Eldorado Allen recently and this pair of classy types could be the ones to fight this out, with the former marginally preferred. Empire Steel is reliable in relation to most at this level, so he's considered a player, too.

Copperhead has found his old steel in a major change of fortunes but ELDORADO ALLEN shaped well when one place behind him last time.

15:15 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (9/4 +25%) Kado De Joie	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(3) Kado De Joie 9/4, Progressive young hurdler who came from an unpromising position to follow up his Fontwell success in 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) 26 days ago. Handicapper applies more pressure but still unexposed, particularly at this sort of trip. Confidently ridden and had a bit up his sleeve last time at Lingfield; 6lb higher.
6 (6) (10/3 +5%) Authentic Legacy	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(6) Authentic Legacy 10/3, Authorized gelding who has shaped well in making the frame all 4 starts over hurdles, including when third in 6-runner handicap at Sandown (2m) last month. Remains open to improvement with the markedly longer trip expected to suit. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Progressive 5yo with low mileage; close third when fav for recent handicap debut.
2 (2) (5/1 -25%) Nordic Tiger	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Nordic Tiger 5/1, Successful 3 times last season, including at this track and ran creditably when fourth in 8-runner handicap at Doncaster (19.4f, good) on return. Should give another good account. 8lb higher than for last win at Southwell in April and that was hard work.
1 (1) (8/1 -45%) Ninth Loch	8 8/1(-45%)	(1) Ninth Loch 8/1, Bumper winner for Willie Mullins prior to winning 3 times over hurdles for N. George & A. Zetterholm in France, showing fairly useful form. Claimed for €21,506 and has joined a yard that has an excellent record with new recruits. Three wins in France; might be on a tough mark for this handicap debut in Britain.
7 (7) (8/1 +0%) Love Of Neymore	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) Love Of Neymore 8/1, Improved to get off the mark in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f) in April, responding well. Shaped as if amiss sent chasing at Ludlow 6 months later but quickly returned to winning ways reverting to hurdling when making all here (19.8f, soft) 18 days ago. Respected up 5 lb. Made all here the last time and should give another good account off 5lb higher.
5 (5) (10/1 +17%) High Game Royal	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) High Game Royal 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler who shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Cheltenham (24f, good to soft) 22 days ago, promising more than he delivered. Two near misses over 2m7f before struggling in a better grade (Class 2) at Cheltenham.
4 (4) (14/1 -56%) Latin Verse	14 14/1(-56%)	(4) Latin Verse 14/1, Won twice over hurdles last season and returned to that sort of form with usual cheekpieces left off when second of 9 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) in November, pulling clear of the remainder. Not seen to best effect upped in trip at Taunton since. In fair form right now; unraced beyond 2m3f but respected with Harry Cobden taking over.
9 (9) (16/1 +0%) Saunton Surf	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Saunton Surf 16/1, Easy winner of a point/Aintree bumper for Bradley Gibbs and better than the result on a couple of occasions over hurdles last season. Positive start to this season when runner-up at Lingfield (23f, good) but a shade underwhelming when only fifth of 10 at Doncaster since. Good second before running flat last time; remains of interest off this sort of mark.
8 (8) (20/1 +20%) Storm Dennis	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Storm Dennis 20/1, On the up at the beginning of 2022, winning handicaps at Huntingdon and Kempton. However, tailed off third and final start in 2022/23 and absent since Well handicapped and Chris Gordon is very capable of bringing one back from an absence.

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15:15 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

KADO DE JOIE has taken a big step forwards in recent months, winning on both starts, and even a 6lb rise for his latest success at Lingfield a month ago may not be enough to stop him here. Authentic Legacy has been running well in defeat of late and has to be of interest in first-time cheekpieces, while any market support for Ninth Loch would have to be noted.

KADO DE JOIE again came from an unpromising position to win comfortably at Lingfield last month and, with the likelihood of further improvement over this still longer trip, he's taken to complete the hat-trick. Authentic Legacy should also have more to offer now upped in distance, with multiple hurdles winner Ninth Loch requiring close market attention on first start for Harry Derham.

This longer trip could make all the difference to the lightly raced AUTHENTIC LEGACY (nap). A steadily run 2m found him out last time.

15:22 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (4/1 +88%) Van Zant	4 4/1(+88%)	(12) Van Zant 4/1, Course winner who again wasn't at his best when 3 lengths tenth of 12 behind re-opposing Alyara in handicap (22/1) at this course (8.1f) 15 days ago. Needs to step up on recent displays if he's to figure. Made all in a similar event over 1m here last March, but not at his best lately.
8 (8) (4/1 +0%) Tenyatta	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) Tenyatta 4/1, Made a winning debut for this yard at Wolverhampton (7f) in April. Similar form when close-up third over 1m here on penultimate start prior to a lesser effort in first-time blinkers when sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly with headgear discarded. 1-19; not far behind Alyara here on penultimate start; each-way claims.
1 (1) (9/2 -80%) Alyara	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(1) Alyara 9/2, Proved easy to back but nevertheless ended long losing run starting out for this yard in 12-runner handicap at this course (1m) 15 days ago, edging ahead entering final 1f. Claims with a repeat back down at 7f. Won a 1m handicap here last time; drop in trip no bad thing; major player.
7 (7) (7/1 +0%) Shaka	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Shaka 7/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at this course (8.1f) 22 days ago, running on having been left poorly placed. Not out of things. Has run well here in recent months, but is now 0-19; others are preferred for the win.
10 (10) (17/2 +29%) Twistaline	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(10) Twistaline 17/2, Course winner. Last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 33/1) 8 days ago, weakening straight. Visor back on and she appeals as the type to bounce back. Not discounted. Five wins at around 1m on AW; this is her time of year so a big effort wouldn't surprise.
2 (2) (9/1 +36%) Baulac	9 9/1(+36%)	(2) Baulac 9/1, Modest maiden who was operating below best during the summer, eighth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (1m) in September. Needs to get back on track returning from a 107 day break. Unplaced in all ten starts; makes little appeal after 107 days off.
3 (3) (10/1 0%) Bishop's Glory	10 10/1(0%)	(3) Bishop's Glory 10/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. 14/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 14 days ago. Not dismissed for each-way purposes back down in trip. Would have a chance on old form, but not on last year's efforts.
6 (6) (11/1 +45%) Inexplicable	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) Inexplicable 11/1, Course winner. Sixth of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (8f, 40/1) 2 days ago. Ten wins on Tapeta but faded into sixth at Newcastle on Thursday; more needed.
4 (4) (22/1 -100%) Coconut Bay	22 22/1(-100%)	(4) Coconut Bay 22/1, Latest win at Catterick (7f) in August. Recent efforts not so inspiring however, beaten over 2f out when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 29 days ago. Tongue tie worn then is quickly discarded here. Dual AW winner and won a similar race on turf in August; worth a second look.
9 (9) (22/1 -38%) Tilsworth Turf	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) Tilsworth Turf 22/1, Latest win at Ripon in September. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) 72 days ago. Far from the easiest to predict. Won two turf handicaps last year, but very inconsistent and modest on the AW.
11 (11) (25/1 -79%) Upper Hand	25 25/1(-79%)	(11) Upper Hand 25/1, Yet to get his head in front but probably best forgiven his latest run when ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 22 days ago given he's unproven at the trip. Return to 7f now could well help. 0-13; return to this trip should suit so he shouldn't be written off.
5 (5) (33/1 +18%) Falcon	33 33/1(+18%)	(5) Falcon 33/1, 66/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 52 days ago, slowly away and always behind. Cheekpieces on for 1st time but he's hard to warm to. Four starts since returning for his yard in June have been blowouts; cheekpieces on.

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15:22 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

ALYARA showed a willing attitude when scoring cosily on her debut for this stable over a mile here last month and she could prove tough to stop in a bid to bring up a double. Shaka wasn't seen to best effect when fifth here recently and, back at 7f, he could emerge as the main danger to the selection. Bishop's Glory and Tenyatta are others who could make their presence felt.

ALYARA ended a losing run starting out for this yard over 1m here 15 days ago and in a race in which plenty have questions to answer, she could be up to following up. Tenyatta from the James Owen stable, Shaka and Twistaline are others to consider.

It may be worth taking a chance with COCONUT BAY for whom it is possible to make excuses for her recent efforts.

15:25 Cork Handicap Chase 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (11/4 -10%) Prince Zaltar	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(8) Prince Zaltar 11/4, Promising individual. Creditable second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, heavy, 14/1). Off 13 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Tongue strap back on. Definite claims if he's tuned up. Promise in a chase in 2022 and able to compete off 18lb lower chase mark on return.
1 (1) (9/2 +31%) Optional Mix	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(1) Optional Mix 9/2, Seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft, 7/1) 8 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Claims if she can bounce back. Should appreciate a return to chasing and respected despite career-high mark.
4 (4) (5/1 +23%) Kings Halo	5 5/1(+23%)	(4) Kings Halo 5/1, 11/2, fourteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, soft) 7 days ago. Return to chasing may help but stronger cases can be made for others. 18-length winner at Naas (2m4f, soft to heavy) last January; respected back chasing.
3 (3) (6/1 +8%) Where's Frankie	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Where's Frankie 6/1, Fifteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Navan (25f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Four of his five wins have come at Fairyhouse and all at trips ranging from 2m7f-3m4f.
2 (2) (7/1 +18%) Street Value	7 7/1(+18%)	(2) Street Value 7/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, soft, 28/1) 7 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Blinkered for 1st time. 3 of his 4 career wins have come in the month of January; back down to last winning mark.
5 (5) (7/1 +13%) Secret She Keeps	7 7/1(+13%)	(5) Secret She Keeps 7/1, 5/1, below form fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Punchestown (21.2f, good to soft). Off 20 months. First run for yard after leaving Henry De Bromhead. Worth monitoring in the betting. Thurles chase winner off the track 618 days; first run for Timothy Doyle; watching brief.
6 (6) (12/1 +0%) Happy Dreams	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Happy Dreams 12/1, 16/1, eighth of 12 in handicap chase at Navan (20.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Has something to prove at present. Hard to recommend at present for all he's back down to a workable mark.
7 (7) (12/1 +14%) Soloman Lane	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Soloman Lane 12/1, 20/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (20.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Others make more appeal. Mistake three out latest, pulling up before the last; contender if he's back to his best.

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15:25 Cork Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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A chance is taken that PRINCE ZALTAR will be ready following over a year off, as he is well handicapped in this sphere. A three-time winner and runner-up in an Aintree hurdle when rated 121 last December, he has competed in just two career chases but finished a good second on his latest effort and represents a yard which is doing well. Optional Mix has failed to capitalise on a lower hurdle rating in recent times but is better over fences. She won her previous chase race in June and today's rider claims 7lb. Five-time winner Where's Frankie is much better than he showed over hurdles at Navan last month but nonetheless would prefer further than today's distance.

PRINCE ZALTAR is very well handicapped on hurdling form and this is a decidedly weak contest in which few arrive in form, so he's worth taking a chance on despite returning from an absence of 13 months. Optional Mix can make her presence felt if bouncing back from a poor run and market support for Secret She Keeps would look significant.

STREET VALUE won this race in 2022, is back down to his last winning mark and has an exceptional record in January

15:35 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (10/3 -33%) Honky Tonk Highway	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(7) Honky Tonk Highway 10/3, Listed bumper winner. Made hurdles bow after wind op when chasing home a smart one on return (Warwick 19f) and didn't need to improve on that when landing a novice listed event over C&D (heavy) four weeks ago, making all. Looks a stayer but kept at 2m by excellent trainer. Should be more to come. C&D win latest (soft); this handicap debut demands plenty more but plenty of potential.
8 (8) (7/2 +30%) Oh My Johnny	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(8) Oh My Johnny 7/2, Had the race at his mercy when falling at the last at Bangor on penultimate start but made amends at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 25 days ago, led on bridle home straight, pushed out near finish, easily. Steps up in class on handicap debut but remains unexposed and no surprise to see him go well. Has fallen twice at the last, but a promising handicap debutant after Uttoxeter maiden win.
4 (4) (4/1 +0%) Navajo Indy	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Navajo Indy 4/1, Progressive sort who arrives here seeking a four-timer following a career-best when landing a nice pot at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 35 days ago, getting first run on runner-up and just kept up to his work late on. Clearly going in the right direction and hard not to see him running well again. On a four-timer after taking his handicap debut in a quite valuable event at Newbury.
3 (3) (7/1 +0%) Hardy Du Seuil	7 7/1(+0%)	(3) Hardy Du Seuil 7/1, Won this in 2023 and career-best hurdles run (second of 8 at Carlisle, 17f, soft) on comeback last month, no chance with well-backed winner but clear of the third. Hasn't stood much racing in past few seasons, so needs to prove he can back that up, but a player if arriving here in the same form. Last won in this race two years ago; 2nd in three of seven races since, including latest.
1 (1) (8/1 +20%) Aurigny Mill	8 8/1(+20%)	(1) Aurigny Mill 8/1, Took his form to a new level (formerly with Victor Dartnall) when a most impressive winner of 7-runner handicap hurdle at Newbury (2m) on stable debut (second since won a decent race at Ascot). Best forgiven latest Ascot effort when hampered early and looks to be a leading contender. Won easily at Newbury; hampered early two weeks later but probably needs a career best.
9 (9) (17/2 -21%) Jour D'evasion	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(9) Jour D'evasion 17/2, Novice hurdle winner last season and second over C&D in November, chasing home smart mare. Bettered that effort when second at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 30 days ago. Isn't always the most fluent jumper, but he still seems to be improving and yard among the winners. 2nd last two starts, C&D first occasion; should give his running but needs extra to win it.
5 (5) (10/1 +17%) Spirits Bay	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Spirits Bay 10/1, Did well last season, winning novice and handicap hurdle over 17f at Exeter. Made encouraging comeback when fifth of 14 at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 22 days ago, making big move from rear to head chasing pack (winner had flown), tired late on. Should build on that and is very much respected. Made a creditable and promising reappearance at Cheltenham (2m1f) three weeks ago.
6 (6) (20/1 -11%) Zambezi Fix	20 20/1(-11%)	(6) Zambezi Fix 20/1, Tends to save his best for Chepstow, usually ridden patiently and likes a good pace to aim at. Couldn't cash-in on lower chase mark at his favourite venue last week (4th of 8). Back over smaller obstacles and although he is now on his last winning hurdles mark, this looks competitive. Poor back over fences latest; best efforts last winter make him look well handicapped.
2 (2) (33/1 -10%) Joyeux Machin	33 33/1(-10%)	(2) Joyeux Machin 33/1, Useful for Paul Nolan in Ireland but struggled in varied events in 2024. Stable debut looked to be a pipe-opener over an inadequate trip (eleventh of 14, 16.8f, Cheltenham, 22 days ago). This yard could easily revitalise him, but looks the second string here. 2024 did not go well; did not show much under a 7lb claimer on debut for new connections.

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15:35 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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OH MY JOHNNY rewarded his supporters with an impressive success at Uttoxeter, after falling at the last when looking likely to win at Bangor the time before. Both of those performances suggest that the five-year-old is progressive and an opening mark of 116 may underestimate him. Honky Tonk Highway is another unexposed novice who has to be noted given her Listed success over C&D a month ago. Others to consider are Hardy Du Seuil, Jour D'Evasion and Navajo Indy.

A trappy race to end the card. We still haven't seen the best of the unexposed OH MY JOHNNY who broke his maiden tag without being asked any serious questions and on just his fourth start under Rules, he can follow up his recent victory. Jour d'Evasion ran well here earlier in the season but might find one too good yet again, while we should see Aurigny Mill in a much better light today.

Most of these demand clear enthusiasm but the vote goes to OH MY JOHNNY ahead of Spirits Bay.

15:50 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (11/4 +8%) Ronnies Reflection	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(5) Ronnies Reflection 11/4, Little to shout about over hurdles but he got off the mark in 6-runner handicap chase at Leicester (22.7f, soft) 7 days ago. Up 4 lb but he's still not taken lightly. Poor on Boxing Day but two days later he won off 4lb lower at Leicester.
1 (1) (7/2 +13%) Celtic Fortune	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Celtic Fortune 7/2, Fair maiden hurdler who has made an encourging start in this sphere, runner-up in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 18 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Second run over fences when bustling up an in-form opponent over C&D 18 days ago.
6 (6) (4/1 +47%) The Midwife	4 4/1(+47%)	(6) The Midwife 4/1, Arrives in good nick without winning over hurdles, third of 7 at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) 31 days ago. Much respected on her chase debut. Good recent runs over hurdles and this winning pointer should make a chaser.
3 (3) (6/1 -20%) Illogical Logic	6 6/1(-20%)	(3) Illogical Logic 6/1, Fair maiden hurdler/chaser arrives in good nick, headgear applied when third of 5 in 3m2f Sedgefield handicap chase in November. Can make his presence felt once more. Chance on penultimate effort; the cheekpieces tried last time are now removed.
4 (4) (7/1 +13%) Inchagoill Lady	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Inchagoill Lady 7/1, Still a maiden but he posted a good third of 9 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 18 days ago. Can give another good account off the same mark. Finished just over 5l behind Celtic Fortune over C&D; shouldn't be far away.
8 (8) (17/2 -6%) Jukebox D'eddy	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(8) Jukebox D'eddy 17/2, Fair maiden hurdler who has shown a bit more over fences, third of 8 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, soft) 38 days ago. Merits consideration once more with cheekpieces added. Beaten about 13l into third at Market Rasen (3m, soft) and he's now 0-17.
7 (7) (12/1 -85%) Puddlesinthepark	12 12/1(-85%)	(7) Puddlesinthepark 12/1, It's now 15 runs since his last win in 2023 but he recorded a solid fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and weighted to go close. Signs were more encouraging at Hereford last time where he crept into fourth.
2 (2) (16/1 +0%) Imperial Hurricane	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Imperial Hurricane 16/1, Off 21 months before coming in only tenth of 11 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) 26 days ago. This fair maiden hurlder should take a step forward now for his in-form yard. Tailed off last month at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) on his return from a long absence.

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15:50 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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RONNIES REFLECTION bounced back to form when winning well at Leicester a week ago and the seven-year-old appears to be the safest pick off just a 4lb higher mark. That said, Celtic Fortune hit the crossbar over C&D last time and is likely to be in the mix once again, while The Midwife edges out Inchagoill Lady to be best of the rest.

None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to Evan Williams' in-form PUDDLESINTHEPARK who has been granted some respite by the official assessor and can now end a losing sequence. The consistent Jukebox D'Eddy and Leicester scorer Ronnies Reflection both enter calculations too in this very open contest.

There could be a big run in PUDDLESINTHEPARK whose latest show at Hereford offered hope that he might be able to exploit his good mark.

15:58 Cork NH Flat Race 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (5/6 +0%) Introversio	0.833333 5/6(+0%)	(6) Introversio 5/6, €25,000 3-y-o, Vadamos mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fair 2m hurdle winner Honky Tonk Highway and fair 2½m hurdle winner Moon Over Mexico. Clearly the one to beat on debut. 25,000euros 3yo; stable has formidable strike-rate in bumpers; obvious chance.
10 (10) (4/1 +11%) Queen's Meadow	4 4/1(+11%)	(10) Queen's Meadow 4/1, Getaway mare. Sister to bumper winner Meadowsweet. Dam (h95), 2m/17f hurdle winner (stayed 2½m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 2¾m) Emcon. Makes some appeal on paper. Sister to bumper winner Meadowsweet; stable 6-22 in bumpers this season; respected.
2 (2) (8/1 +20%) Dancing Dame	8 8/1(+20%)	(2) Dancing Dame 8/1, 32½ lengths last of 7 to Churchfield Sunset in listed bumper at Navan (16f, good to soft, 28/1) 48 days ago. Should bounce back in calmer waters. Struggled in Listed grade at Navan latest and this is much easier; each-way possibilities.
9 (9) (12/1 0%) Penelope's Charm	12 12/1(0%)	(9) Penelope's Charm 12/1, Modest hurdler. 9/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at this course (20f, soft) 22 days ago. Could get involved if returning to her best form in this sphere. The pick of those with form in the book and should go well back in a bumper.
1 (1) (12/1 +14%) Bossing It	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Bossing It 12/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in bumper at Tramore (16.2f, heavy, 12/1) on NH debut 39 days ago. Needs to improve. Late headway when 6th to Willie Mullins-trained hotpot at Tramore on debut; can improve.
5 (5) (16/1 +20%) Gers Shadow	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Gers Shadow 16/1, Vadamos mare. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam (b84), lightly raced in bumpers, sister to useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 2½m) Shadow Eile. Second foal; half-sister to point winner Practice Run; stable 2-53 in bumpers.
3 (3) (20/1 0%) Dolly's Call	20 20/1(0%)	(3) Dolly's Call 20/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, ninth of 15 in bumper at Punchestown (16.6f, good) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Needs to do more. Stoutly-bred mare failed to land a blow on debut at Punchestown in June; watch the market.
7 (7) (20/1 +20%) Kilbarry Ace	20 20/1(+20%)	(7) Kilbarry Ace 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in bumper (25/1) at Galway (16f, heavy) 69 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Showed some ability on her second bumper start at Naas last April; well below that since.
8 (8) (25/1 +24%) Mighty Moments	25 25/1(+24%)	(8) Mighty Moments 25/1, Lauro mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler Jack The Farmer, stays 3¼m. Likely to need more time and distance. Small yard but they sent out 66-1 bumper winner Mi Lucky Cailin at Galway in 2022.
4 (4) (33/1 +67%) Ellies Rock	33 33/1(+67%)	(4) Ellies Rock 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 18 in novice hurdle (50/1) at this course (20f, soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Hooded for 1st time. Half-sister to Thunder Rock but made no impression over hurdles here on debut last month.
11 (11) (50/1 +50%) Roxy Roulette	50 50/1(+50%)	(11) Roxy Roulette 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 16 in bumper (200/1) at Punchestown (18.4f, heavy) 4 days ago. Tailed off at Punchestown on New Year's Eve when sent off 200-1; impossible to recommend.

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15:58 Cork NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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QUEEN'S MEADOW represents a yard with an excellent recent record. A stablemate won a recent Leopardstown bumper while another attained a Christmas Grade 1 hurdle place, and with Queen's Meadow being a sister to a Nicky Henderson-trained once-raced bumper winner, she could have useful ability. Introversio represents Willie Mullins and she too could be smart. By the same sire as King Of Kingsfield, both Introversio's siblings have already won including smart recent winner Honky Tonk Highway. There are quite a few smart bumper performers in Gers Shadow's pedigree, while Dancing Dame has shown some form but will struggle to win.

INTROVERSIO is with a top handler and is related to a bumper winner, so she's an obvious choice to make a successful start in what looks a thin mares' event on paper. Queen's Mead also makes some appeal on pedigree and Dancing Dame should give her running back down in grade.

INTROVERSIO has a nice-looking profile and the Willie Mullins-trained mare should take all the beating in a winnable race

16:03 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (5/2 +29%) Monsieur Fantaisie	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(7) Monsieur Fantaisie 5/2, C&D winner who returned to form when staying-on third of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 18/1) 9 days ago. Has to be taken seriously back down at this level. Won over C&D last March and ran well at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day; warrants respect.
9 (9) (10/3 +67%) Star Of Atlantis	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(9) Star Of Atlantis 10/3, Modest filly. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/2) 15 days ago, no extra final 1f. Not long with her present yard and she may yet have more to offer at a low level. Still a maiden but could improve for this switch to classified level.
3 (3) (6/1 +20%) Dandy Lichious	6 6/1(+20%)	(3) Dandy Lichious 6/1, Landed a 7f claimer on final start for Paul W. Flynn at Dundalk in March. Struggled to get near that level in handful of turf starts for new yard during the summer so hopes pinned on return to all weather having a positive effect now. Betting may prove a useful guide. Combination of a return to AW and drop to 0-50 classified level may have positive effect.
5 (5) (15/2 -67%) Fact Or Fable	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(5) Fact Or Fable 15/2, Dual 1m winner on turf during the summer and best effort for a while when fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 9 days ago. Possibilities with a repeat. Successful four times at this level; ties in with Monsieur Fantaisie on latest effort.
4 (4) (17/2 +15%) Evoluir	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(4) Evoluir 17/2, Shed maiden tag on final start for Roger Fell over 6f here in October. Mixed bag for new yard subsequently, eighth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Newcastle (6f) 43 days ago. Not taken lightly. Best form when winning a handicap here in October; return to Southwell looks a plus.
8 (8) (17/2 -13%) Platinum Jubilee	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(8) Platinum Jubilee 17/2, Fallen in weights following several indifferent efforts but produced one of her better efforts when fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (1m) 31 days ago. Claims with a repeat. 0-10 for current yard but ran encouragingly last time; possibilities on classified debut.
12 (12) (12/1 -20%) Wedgewood Sapphire	12 12/1(-20%)	(12) Wedgewood Sapphire 12/1, Winner at Lingfield (7.6f, turf) in June. 40/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in July, weakening from 3f out. Still needs to prove herself as effective on synthetics now returning from 5 months off. Clearcut win at Lingfield on sole classified attempt; interesting back in this grade.
10 (10) (20/1 -67%) Tathmeen	20 20/1(-67%)	(10) Tathmeen 20/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 28/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 60 days ago, headway final 1f and keeping on. Each-way possibilities back from 2 months off. Multiple AW scorer but has something to find on his autumn form.
1 (1) (25/1 -213%) Advindi	25 25/1(-213%)	(1) Advindi 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 30 days ago, beaten 2f out. Application of a first-time tongue strap needs to have positive effect now. Chance depends on how well she responds to first-time tongue-tie.
6 (6) (33/1 -136%) Miss Billie	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) Miss Billie 33/1, Poor mare. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 25/1) 60 days ago, driven under 3f out and weakening. More required. Inconsistent maiden who faces a difficult task at the weights.
2 (2) (66/1 -32%) C'mon Pompey	66 66/1(-32%)	(2) C'mon Pompey 66/1, Study Of Man filly who hasn't yet offered much, rearing leaving stalls and always behind when last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f) in August. Off since and major improvement required. Has little worthwhile form.
11 (11) (125/1 -213%) The Muffin Man	125 125/1(-213%)	(11) The Muffin Man 125/1, 40/1, last of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm), slowly away. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Shaun Harris. Regressive maiden who is best watched; new stable.

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16:03 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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FACT OR FABLE shaped with promise when fading into fourth after attempting to make all over this trip at Wolverhampton recently and he gets the tentative vote to land the spoils in what looks a trappy contest. Tathmeen has the ability to feature in a race of this nature and he must enter calculations. C&D winner Monsieur Fantaisie arrives on the back of a solid placed effort over 7f at Dunstall Park and he could also land a blow.

C&D winner MONSIEUR FANTAISIE showed the benefit of a pair of recent runs when third at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 9 days ago and he's a definite player with a repeat back down at this level. Fact or Fable also ran well when just behind the selection latest and rates a threat with a repeat. Market confidence behind Dandy Lichious and Advindi would also need to be viewed positively, whilst Star of Atlantis isn't dismissed lightly, either.

The vote goes to MONSIEUR FANTAISIE, ahead of Fact Or Fable who ties in closely with the selection.

16:20 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (10/11 +64%) Cherry King	0.909091 10/11(+64%)	(7) Cherry King 10/11, Modest gelding. Evens, creditable second of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) 2 days ago. Must enter calculations turned out quickly. Steadily progressive at a modest level and second at Newcastle on Thursday; shortlisted.
5 (5) (4/1 +71%) National Health	4 4/1(+71%)	(5) National Health 4/1, Modest gelding. Eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (100/1) 26 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Not beaten far in a handicap over C&D last month; worth a second look.
9 (9) (15/2 +46%) Eccentric	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(9) Eccentric 15/2, Modest gelding. One win from 22 Flat runs. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 5 days ago. 1-22 but not beaten far in a handicap over C&D last time; interesting down in grade.
1 (1) (9/1 -64%) Bobby Dassler	9 9/1(-64%)	(1) Bobby Dassler 9/1, Modest gelding. One win from 28 Flat runs. 12/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 15 days ago, needing stronger gallop. 1-28; not beaten far at Southwell last time but not sure this longer trip is ideal.
6 (6) (10/1 -54%) Sir Laurence Graff	10 10/1(-54%)	(6) Sir Laurence Graff 10/1, Modest gelding. Latest win at Lingfield in September and wasn't seen to best effect when seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 75 days ago, not knocked about. Not taken lightly. Favoured by the race conditions, but has finished out of the frame in four visits here.
8 (8) (14/1 -17%) Danehill Star	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Danehill Star 14/1, Modest gelding. 11/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 71 days ago. Back down in trip. Second at Lingfield in September; now 0-15 but 1m4f would have been too far here last time.
11 (11) (18/1 -64%) Peter Piper	18 18/1(-64%)	(11) Peter Piper 18/1, Modest gelding. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 16/1) 31 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Hasn't beaten many in his seven starts, but the drop in grade is one cause for optimism.
2 (2) (33/1 -32%) Ciara Storm	33 33/1(-32%)	(2) Ciara Storm 33/1, Modest mare. Eighth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 15 days ago. Placed once in 13 starts, but not beaten far in a couple of handicaps here in the autumn.
3 (3) (66/1 -32%) Desiderata	66 66/1(-32%)	(3) Desiderata 66/1, Little form in varied events. First run for yard after leaving Ryan Potter. Well beaten in two bumpers and four starts on the Flat; hard to recommend on stable debut.
4 (4) (80/1 -264%) Gypsy Nation	80 80/1(-264%)	(4) Gypsy Nation 80/1, Eighth of 10 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 14/1). Off 16 months. Significantly up in trip. Unplaced in all 11 starts and has been absent for 17 months; plenty to prove.

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16:20 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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BOBBY DASSLER was beaten only a length when finishing fifth over a mile at Southwell on his latest start. He looks worth another try over a longer distance on that evidence and Michael Wigham's charge gets the vote. Eccentric posted a better effort over C&D on Monday and rates a threat with any further improvement, while National Health may also prove competitive in this lowly grade.

NORTHSTEAD GARDENS is a pretty reliable sort and gets the tentative vote in a decidedly ordinary race. Cherry King and Sir Laurence Graff rate the principal threats.

The votes goes to ECCENTRIC who wasn't beaten far in a handicap over C&D five days ago and drops to this level for the first time.

16:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (13/8 +28%) Art Market	1.625 13/8(+28%)	(2) Art Market 13/8, Successful nursery debut at Ascot in July and followed up at Yarmouth later that month. Wasn't ideally placed when seventh of 14 in nursery at Newbury (7f, good to soft, 9/2). Off 106 days. Makes tapeta debut and he's in the right hands. Has solid turf nursery form last summer; interesting now switched to AW after a break.
3 (3) (2/1 +78%) Blewburton	2 2/1(+78%)	(3) Blewburton 2/1, Winning debut at Leicester in April but unable to build on that, 12/1, seventh of 9 in nursery at Sandown (7f, good). Off 126 days and makes AW debut on first run for yard after leaving Eve Johnson Houghton. Fairly treated on peak form but behind Art Market when last seen; first run for new yard.
4 (4) (9/2 -13%) Misty Sky	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(4) Misty Sky 9/2, Winner at Newmarket in October. 13/2, third of 5 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Made all in 7f turf novice in October and creditable third in AW handicap since.
1 (1) (13/2 -189%) Line Of Force	6.5 13/2(-189%)	(1) Line Of Force 13/2, Three wins from 6 runs last year. First run since leaving K. R. Burke and didn't need to improve to win 9-runner novice at this course (6.1f, 8/1) on return from 6 months off 16 days ago, just holding on. Makes handicap debut now and he should be very competitive. Third win when shading tight finish in 6f course novice for new yard recently; h'cap debut.
5 (5) (16/1 -191%) Choreographic	16 16/1(-191%)	(5) Choreographic 16/1, Sound-enough start when sixth of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 10/3) 49 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back up in trip and in top hands but more needed from this mark. Beaten only just over 1l when sixth on 6f nursery debut and the return to 7f should suit.

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16:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Line Of Force acquitted himself quite well when set some stiff assignments by Karl Burke and made a successful beginning for his current stable when digging deep over 6f here. The extra furlong is a slight concern and an initial mark of 87 isn't exactly lenient, so the vote goes to ART MARKET. The Calyx colt's two victories have come in the hands of Adam Farragher and his dam won on the all-weather so he should handle the surface. Misty Sky's handicap debut was solid enough at Wolverhampton and she will give them something to aim at.

LINE OF FORCE signed off his juvenile campaign in the perfect fashion on debut for this yard over 6f a fortnight ago and with the same claimer on again, a bold follow-up bid is on the cards. Art Market and Misty Sky could be the main threats.

This may be dominated by William Haggas, with the returning ART MARKET preferred to Choreographic.

16:50 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (6/4 +79%) Twilight Guest	1.5 6/4(+79%)	(5) Twilight Guest 6/4, Poor gelding. Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Not disgraced when fourth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 30 days ago. Returned after wind surgery with an eyecatching fourth at Chelmsford; could be dangerous.
2 (2) (11/4 -57%) Init Together	2.75 11/4(-57%)	(2) Init Together 11/4, Modest gelding. 11/4, creditable third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, good to soft) 92 days ago, travelling as well as any. Respectable on last Flat outing and has obvious claims on first start for Tony Carroll in a weak race. Good efforts over hurdles in Ireland in the autumn; interesting back on Flat for new yard.
10 (10) (3/1 +25%) Pop Noodle	3 3/1(+25%)	(10) Pop Noodle 3/1, Modest gelding. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 26 days ago. Player on pick of form. Didn't get much luck over C&D latest and that was much more like it after wind surgery.
6 (6) (11/1 +0%) Dash Power	11 11/1(+0%)	(6) Dash Power 11/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, first run since leaving Derek Shaw when fifth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 66/1) 16 days ago. 0-18 but he ran well on stable debut at Chelmsford (1m); could go well again at new trip.
8 (8) (18/1 -177%) Dors Delight	18 18/1(-177%)	(8) Dors Delight 18/1, Modest filly. Hooded/tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable third of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 66/1) 16 days ago. Improved third at Chelmsford last time and has each-way claims again back up in trip.
4 (4) (22/1 -10%) Rivas Rob Roy	22 22/1(-10%)	(4) Rivas Rob Roy 22/1, C&D winner. 66/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Bath (8f, heavy) 75 days ago. Prolific winner and he's a big player if he can get back on track after a break.
3 (3) (40/1 -21%) Reason To Pass	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) Reason To Pass 40/1, 66/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Remains with little form. Well held in all seven starts and he's finished out the back in C&D handicaps last twice.
7 (7) (50/1 -79%) Disquietude	50 50/1(-79%)	(7) Disquietude 50/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 125/1) 65 days ago. Yet to show any ability. Big prices and beaten a long way all of his seven runs (7f-11.4f); can only be watched.
1 (1) (80/1 -264%) Doras Tamar	80 80/1(-264%)	(1) Doras Tamar 80/1, Failed to come on for recent run in first-time tongue strap when tenth of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 56 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Runner-up on debut in 2023 but had only five runs since and has struggled in all of them.
9 (9) (100/1 -203%) Exceptionality	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) Exceptionality 100/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (14f, 66/1) 14 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back down in trip. Blinkers on for 1st time. 0-15 and he's struggled in last five runs; new headgear is now tried back at this trip.

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16:50 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

TWILIGHT GUEST showed some improvement when fourth in a handicap at Chelmsford on his first appearance after wind surgery. He failed to get a clear passage on that occasion and could go close with normal luck in-running. Dors Delight steps back up in distance with a chance after placing over a mile at Chelmsford, while Dash Power produced a better effort at the same venue on his first start for his new trainer and could get involved.

INIT TOGETHER ran up to his best on his most recent outing over jumps, so he appeals as the most solid option returning to this code for a new trainer. Pop Noodle has good claims on the pick of his form, with Twilight Guest and Dors Delight others to consider.

The vote goes to POP NOODLE, who didn't get any luck over C&D last time and that was a promising effort after wind surgery.

17:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 11f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (11/8 +45%) Moon Over Miami	1.375 11/8(+45%)	(3) Moon Over Miami 11/8, Promising sort. Two wins from 2 runs last year. Won 6-runner novice (5/6) at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Makes handicap debut for leading yard and mark could be a lenient one assuming all is well. Looked useful when 2-2 in turf novices last spring; very interesting runner.
10 (10) (5/2 +38%) Glen Buck	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(10) Glen Buck 5/2, Promising type. Won both starts in early 2023. 6/1, third of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 42 days ago, caught further back than ideal on his first run for 22 months off. More to come, particularly over this trip. Promising return from long absence when third over 9.4f latest; more to come up in trip.
6 (6) (4/1 +27%) Old Harrovian	4 4/1(+27%)	(6) Old Harrovian 4/1, Very good third of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (11f) 61 days ago, finishing with running left. Has to be of interest on the back of that promising run. Dual AW winner; caught the eye when third of 14 in warm Kempton race latest; considered.
8 (8) (13/2 -44%) Asgard's Captain	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(8) Asgard's Captain 13/2, Five wins from 13 runs last year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (13/8) at Newcastle (10.2f) 23 days ago, driven out. Clearly in fine form but this is a deeper race. Fifth AW win for this yard when leading late at Newcastle (1m2f) 23 days ago; up only 2lb.
1 (1) (22/1 +12%) Wadacre Gomez	22 22/1(+12%)	(1) Wadacre Gomez 22/1, Seven wins from 24 Flat runs. Four wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in July. 25/1, last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 29 days ago. May have needed that first run for 4 months and this is a drop in class. Good overall AW record but questions to answer after poor run last time.
5 (5) (22/1 +33%) Gaassee	22 22/1(+33%)	(5) Gaassee 22/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, seventh of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Chester (10.3f, soft). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Archie Watson and interesting to see what in-form new yard can do with him. Tongue tie on. Not at his best last year but new yard in flying form; one to note in the betting.
2 (2) (33/1 -136%) Barenboim	33 33/1(-136%)	(2) Barenboim 33/1, 12/1, first run since leaving Jamie Snowden when creditable second of 5 in handicap at this course (16.5f) 22 days ago, no match for winner. AW record is a positive one. Better signs back on Flat for new yard when second over 2m here but this is a harder race.
4 (4) (40/1 -21%) Arqoob	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) Arqoob 40/1, Last of 8 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft, 8/1) 22 days ago. First Flat run for this yard and others more persuasive. Useful on Flat and over hurdles but has struggled over hurdles recently.
9 (9) (66/1 -500%) In The Breeze	66 66/1(-500%)	(9) In The Breeze 66/1, 15/2, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good to soft), overcoming pace bias. Off 15 months so well-being has to be taken on trust. Progressive in late summer 2023 but not seen since; a watching brief is the call.

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17:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

MOON OVER MIAMI made a triumphant debut at last year's Lincoln meeting and then had no trouble following up when odds-on at Yarmouth. An eight-month absence would have to be a worry, but he looks a smart prospect. Glen Buck also won his first two before being sidelined, and his comeback third at Wolverhampton was very encouraging. He heads a list of dangers that also includes Old Harrovian, Asgard's Captain and Barenboim.

A cracking handicap with several of these very interesting for one reason or another. MOON OVER MIAMI looked a potential pattern performer in the making when winning both starts in the spring and while he's been absent since, he's in top hands. This mark therefore could be lenient so he gets the vote in favour of Glen Buck and Old Harrovian.

A good race. Moon Over Miami and Old Harrovian (second choice) have plenty to recommend them but preference is for GLEN BUCK.

17:20 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (6/4 +50%) Miakoda	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(2) Miakoda 6/4, Still a maiden but he posted a good third of 11 in nursery (8/1) at Kempton (6f) 82 days ago on his final run for Richard Hannon. Interesting newcomer for excellent yard. Ran well twice on AW in the autumn for Richard Hannon; firmly in the mix.
7 (7) (11/5 +63%) The Last Time	2.2 11/5(+63%)	(7) The Last Time 11/5, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Windsor (5.1f, firm). Off 154 days. Makes handicap debut with work to do. May do better now handicapping on AW.
5 (5) (8/1 +33%) Until Dawn	8 8/1(+33%)	(5) Until Dawn 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good to soft, 66/1). Off 96 days/had a wind op ahead of her handicap debut so not ruled out. May be capable of improvement now handicapping on AW.
1 (1) (9/1 +10%) Dubai Magic	9 9/1(+10%)	(1) Dubai Magic 9/1, Last of 12 in nursery (12/1) at this course (6.1f) 33 days ago. Enters calculations if back on her A-game. Peak effort when going close off this mark over C&D in September.
8 (8) (10/1 -300%) Cuban Lynx	10 10/1(-300%)	(8) Cuban Lynx 10/1, Visored for 1st time, good second of 10 in nursery at Newcastle (5f, 13/2) 14 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has good chance on form. Ran well in first-time visor at Newcastle last month; now blinkered.
6 (6) (16/1 -167%) Frankies Dream	16 16/1(-167%)	(6) Frankies Dream 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1 and hooded for 1st time, creditable fourth of 8 in nursery at Chelmsford City (5f) 16 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Ran encouragingly in first-time hood at Chelmsford last month.
4 (4) (20/1 -67%) Kensington Hope	20 20/1(-67%)	(4) Kensington Hope 20/1, 50/1, seventh of 9 in nursery at Dundalk (6f) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more needed. Not totally solid in terms of form and has never made the frame.
3 (3) (50/1 -317%) Woodhay Whisper	50 50/1(-317%)	(3) Woodhay Whisper 50/1, Solid fourth of 7 in nursery at this C&D (28/1) 42 days ago. Can give another good account. Close fourth over C&D last time; frame possibilities.

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17:20 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

DUBAI MAGIC stumbled after clipping heels here last time and can be forgiven that effort. James Tate's filly was beaten only a nose over C&D back in September and gets the vote off the same mark. Miakoda also went close at this venue in the same month, and he debuts for James Owen's in-form yard with a chance having now been gelded. Newcastle runner-up Cuban Lynx is worthy of a second glance representing last year's winning stable.

MIAKODA signed off for Richard Hannon with a good Kempton third and is fancied to make a winning start for the excellent James Owen team here. Cuban Lynx is feared most on the back of his solid Newcastle second with Frankies Dream and Woodhay Whisper also in the mix.

A maiden handicap in all but name. Preference is for MIAKODA on his debut for James Owen. Dubai Magic is second choice.

17:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (9/4 +0%) Just Ten High	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(1) Just Ten High 9/4, Three wins from 10 runs last year. Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 12-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D 7 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Well suited by this surface, winning sole 7f attempt and made all dropped to 6f last week.
6 (6) (4/1 +11%) Three Beauz	4 4/1(+11%)	(6) Three Beauz 4/1, Back-to-form second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 16/1) 3 days ago. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt. Often leads; back from quiet spell when 2nd over 5f on New Year's Day; trip query at 6f.
8 (8) (17/2 -6%) Laura's Breeze	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(8) Laura's Breeze 17/2, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 13/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 5 days ago, nearest finish. Will remain of interest and prove suited by a return to 7f. Both wins at 7f, including here, but a strongly run 6f suits too; should be competitive.
7 (7) (10/1 -82%) Bomb Squad	10 10/1(-82%)	(7) Bomb Squad 10/1, C&D winner. Won 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 11/4) 15 days ago. Can go well again up 3 lb. C&D winner; successful at Wolverhampton recently; still favourably treated on course form.
4 (4) (11/1 +8%) Raft Up	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Raft Up 11/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (13/2), slowly away. Off 131 days. Has work to do. Won yard debut over 6f at Newcastle following layoff; not so good since; back from break.
9 (9) (11/1 +21%) She'sashambles	11 11/1(+21%)	(9) She'sashambles 11/1, Below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 5/1) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. In good form at Newcastle since winning a Thirsk classified in August; needs extra to win.
3 (3) (12/1 0%) King's Crown	12 12/1(0%)	(3) King's Crown 12/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 5/1) 7 days ago. Blinkers back on, tongue strap on 1st time. Mixed form at 7f of late but respectable 6f effort last month; tongue-tie added.
2 (2) (22/1 -193%) Eldeyaar	22 22/1(-193%)	(2) Eldeyaar 22/1, Latest win at Ripon in September. Edging back down to last winning mark and took a step back in the right direction when third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 16 days ago. Player. Made the running for nearly all wins; not quite on song of late; needs to be to win here.
5 (5) (28/1 -40%) Due Date	28 28/1(-40%)	(5) Due Date 28/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win here in August. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 25/1) 16 days ago, hampered. Won 4 in 2024, latest over C&D; treading water elsewhere since; may do better back here.
10 (10) (150/1 -355%) Next Second	150 150/1(-355%)	(10) Next Second 150/1, 40/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 51 days ago. Up in trip. All wins at 5f; below best since the latest of them in July; others have better 6f form.

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17:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Three Beauz is turned out quickly following Wednesday's narrow Newcastle defeat, but she was collared close home so the extra furlong isn't ideal. Wolverhampton third Laura's Breeze also makes a swift return to action, as does JUST TEN HIGH, who atoned for a heavy Lingfield defeat when making all over C&D last week and will be hard to peg back again. Bomb Squad arrives on the back of a Wolverhampton success and could be the primary threat.

JUST TEN HIGH responded well to this headgear and the return to sprinting when scoring over C&D last week and should make another bold bid. The in-form Bomb Squad is another to consider along with Eldeyaar, who took a step back in the right direction when third over C&D last month.

This can go to JUST TEN HIGH who is tactically versatile and looked to have some potential as a sprinter when winning over C&D last week

17:50 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (1/1 +43%) Queenofdestruction	1 1/1(+43%)	(9) Queenofdestruction 1/1, Failed to build on debut second here when fourth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (5f, 8/11) 54 days ago. Well worth another chance. Beaten at odds on latest but hard to beat if back to form of her near miss on C&D debut.
5 (5) (7/4 +36%) Star Chorus	1.75 7/4(+36%)	(5) Star Chorus 7/4, Thrice-raced colt. Didn't enjoy the rub of the green when third of 9 in novice at Newcastle (5f) 54 days ago. Holds solid form claims. Progressive form, finishing in front of Queenofdestruction when third at Newcastle latest.
8 (8) (5/1 -122%) Miss Funky Monk	5 5/1(-122%)	(8) Miss Funky Monk 5/1, Promising second of 11 in novice at this C&D 21 days ago. Should improve again so she must enter calculations. Went from front when promising second over C&D latest; drawn widest but still respected.
4 (4) (14/1 -75%) Just Like Magic	14 14/1(-75%)	(4) Just Like Magic 14/1, Twice-raced colt, better effort on the back of wind surgery when fifth of 11 in novice at this C&D 21 days ago. Can take another step forward. Hung left when fifth over C&D recently but that was a step up on debut six months earlier.
1 (1) (40/1 -21%) Crowd Quake	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Crowd Quake 40/1, First run since leaving Julia Feilden when sixth of 12 in maiden at Southwell (5f, 18/1) on flat debut 22 days ago, never nearer. Lots more needed. Well held in a bumper but promise when sixth in 5f Southwell maiden for new yard recently.
7 (7) (100/1 0%) Lily's Symphony	100 100/1(0%)	(7) Lily's Symphony 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 250/1, seventh of 9 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) 16 days ago. Plenty more is required. Big prices and no short-term promise in two outings over 6f in recent months.
2 (2) (250/1 -150%) Darlo Lady	250 250/1(-150%)	(2) Darlo Lady 250/1, Twice-raced filly. 200/1, last of 9 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 15 days ago. Down in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Well held in two runs over 7f last month; now down 2f in trip with a hood added.

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17:50 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Star Chorus (third) was inconvenienced but did well to finish ahead of Queenofdestruction (fourth) when the pair met at Newcastle in November and both are expected to be in the thick of things here. However, it could pay to side with MISS FUNKY MONK. She improved for her Southwell debut over 6f when dropped to this distance here last month and can build on that second-placed effort.

QUEENOFDESTRUCTION fluffed her lines when an odds-on fourth at Newcastle last time but cam make amends, with Miss Funky Monk and Star Chorus not discounted.

Although QUEENOFDESTRUCTION was beaten at short odds last time, a return to the form of her C&D debut would make her hard to beat.

18:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (9/4 +32%) Rogue De Vega	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(1) Rogue De Vega 9/4, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (6/1) at Newcastle (5f) 3 days ago. Back up in trip. Shortlist material. Won at Wolverhampton in November and third at Newcastle on New Year's Day; best form at 5f.
7 (7) (5/2 +44%) Fircombe Hall	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(7) Fircombe Hall 5/2, Three wins from 21 runs last year. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 9/1) 29 days ago. Player. Knocking at the door towards end of 2024; Kaiya Fraser's 3lb claim is a gift; solid chance.
3 (3) (4/1 +0%) Sir Maxi	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Sir Maxi 4/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 7 days ago. Merits consideration. On a long losing run but this is an uncompetitive race and he's impossible to ignore.
9 (9) (9/1 +64%) Ben Dikduk	9 9/1(+64%)	(9) Ben Dikduk 9/1, 25/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 23 days ago, not clear run. 1-20; mainly downhill since breaking duck at Hamilton last June; needs a revival.
6 (6) (9/1 -100%) Beneficiary	9 9/1(-100%)	(6) Beneficiary 9/1, Course winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 3/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (5f) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Has claims on close Wolverhampton third and next run perhaps best forgiven; possibilities.
2 (2) (16/1 -33%) Radiant Angel	16 16/1(-33%)	(2) Radiant Angel 16/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 22/1) 15 days ago. Seven-race maiden; not at best in four handicaps; needs to up his game.
5 (5) (18/1 -29%) Motagally	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Motagally 18/1, Twenty nine runs since last win in 2020. 22/1 and hooded for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, very slowly away. Veteran; on a long losing run; tumbling in weights but excuses are wearing thin.
10 (10) (50/1 -669%) Fantasy Navigator	50 50/1(-669%)	(10) Fantasy Navigator 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 9 in minor event (9/2) at Chelmsford City (6f), slowly away. Off 151 days. First run for yard after leaving Michael Appleby. 2-31 for Mick Appleby; out of form when last seen but could be revived by stable switch.
8 (8) (66/1 -230%) Midnightattheoasis	66 66/1(-230%)	(8) Midnightattheoasis 66/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 19 days ago. Ended last year out of form and needs to turn over a new leaf.
4 (4) (66/1 -100%) Stars Away	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Stars Away 66/1, 250/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm). Off 164 days. Eyeshields on for 1st time. 0-6 overall and well held in 2024; needs to be transformed by a break and new headgear.

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18:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Fantasy Navigator could be interesting if the market speaks in his favour on his first start for Darryll Holland with Luke Morris booked, but he hasn't won since February last year. FIRCOMBE HALL looks slightly more reliable with a top three finish in four of his last five starts and he heads the shortlist, while Beneficiary and Sir Maxi are others to at least consider.

FIRCOMBE HALL continues to hold his form well and is now only 1 lb above his last winning mark. Rogue de Vega and Sir Maxi are others to consider.

The most compelling profile belongs to FIRCOMBE HALL who arrives in form and has the added bonus of Kaiya Fraser's 3lb claim.

18:20 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (7/4 +42%) Wonder	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(5) Wonder 7/4, Course winner. Very good fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 7/2) 23 days ago, not seen to best effect. Can go well. Up another 4f, but there is stamina in his pedigree and he remains unexposed.
4 (4) (7/2 -56%) Optician	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(4) Optician 7/2, Five-time course winner, latest when readily landing 7-runner handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Up 3 lb but the form has been franked so big shout. 5-9 around here, winning in good style over C&D last time; may be more to come from him.
2 (2) (9/2 -29%) Parramount	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(2) Parramount 9/2, C&D winner. Winner here in November. Creditable 2¾ lengths third of 7 to Optician in handicap at this C&D (6/4) 15 days ago, missing break. In the mix once more. C&D winner in November and third back here 15 days ago; likely to be right there again.
1 (1) (5/1 +33%) Roaring Legend	5 5/1(+33%)	(1) Roaring Legend 5/1, Well-held fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, good, 5/2) on debut over fences 62 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Olly Murphy and can't be discounted back in this sphere. Attempts this far for the first time on the Flat; watch market on stable debut.
3 (3) (11/1 +8%) Lexington Knight	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Lexington Knight 11/1, Course winner. Latest win at Brighton in August. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 16/1) 17 days ago. One to consider. Three-time winner over 1m4f here, but this sort of trip has stretched him in the past.
6 (6) (12/1 +52%) Saligo Bay	12 12/1(+52%)	(6) Saligo Bay 12/1, Creditable second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft, 2/1) 75 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Gary & Josh Moore. No forlorn hope. Three wins over hurdles and two on turf, but this looks a tough ask on stable debut.
7 (7) (16/1 -14%) Warrior Lion	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Warrior Lion 16/1, Irish raider posted a creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Tongue strap back on. Ought to be thereabouts. 0-16 and best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

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18:20 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Optician was defeated by Parramount over C&D in November, but he gained his revenge the following month and the pair are likely to be thereabouts once again. However, the vote goes to WONDER, who landed his maiden over the extended 1m1f here before shaping with promise over 1m2f at Newcastle on his handicap bow. The lightly-raced four-year-old can continue to progress, especially given that a further step up in trip looks a positive move.

OPTICIAN arrives at the top of his game and with the form of his latest C&D success having been well advertised he is fancied to bag a sixth course victory. James Fanshawe's Wonder is much less exposed and rates the main threat on the back of his encouraging Newcastle fourth with Irish challenger Warrior Lion and Sam England's new recruit Saligo Bay others to consider.

It's one each between OPTICIAN (nap) and Parramount over C&D. The former won well last time and may have more to offer as a stayer.

18:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (2/1 -7%) Rebel Empire	2 2/1(-7%)	(1) Rebel Empire 2/1, C&D winner. 4/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 4 days ago, impressively. Carries penalty. Player. Convincing winner at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; leading contender under 5lb penalty.
7 (7) (7/2 -17%) Ormolulu	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(7) Ormolulu 7/2, 3-time C&D winner. 3/1, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D 6 days ago by ½ length from Rebel Empire, slowly away. Carries penalty. Shortlist material. Solid C&D form since joining this yard; winner in December; on a roll and high on the list.
2 (2) (9/2 +18%) Many A Star	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(2) Many A Star 9/2, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 7/1, again better than bare result when third of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 23 days ago. Not taken lightly (now 3 lb below last winning mark). Well-handicapped 8yo; C&D winner; better than result last time; has plenty in his favour.
4 (4) (9/1 -38%) Last Outlaw	9 9/1(-38%)	(4) Last Outlaw 9/1, Latest win at Nottingham in October. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, 4/1) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Not disgraced here last time but does need to raise his game a little.
9 (9) (10/1 +38%) Tyke	10 10/1(+38%)	(9) Tyke 10/1, 3-time C&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 40/1) 14 days ago, going off too hard. Recent form-figures are unflattering but this return from 7f to 6f should be in his favour.
5 (5) (12/1 +14%) Hiatus	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Hiatus 12/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. 4/1, last of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 23 days ago. 4l scorer at Chelmsford in December but last of seven under penalty the following week.
8 (8) (14/1 -40%) Papa Cocktail	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Papa Cocktail 14/1, C&D winner. Fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, 18/1) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Last run contained plenty of promise and he's leniently treated; well worth a second look.
3 (3) (22/1 +33%) Royal Pleasure	22 22/1(+33%)	(3) Royal Pleasure 22/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 22/1) 14 days ago, missing break. Hood back on. On a long losing run but dangerously well treated; interesting if strong in the betting.
10 (10) (25/1 -25%) Glendown	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Glendown 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Ninth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (6f) 32 days ago. C&D winner in November but hard to predict and others make more appeal.
6 (6) (33/1 -106%) Antiphon	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Antiphon 33/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm, 12/1). Off 109 days. First run for yard after leaving Gay Kelleway. On lenient mark if he can be revitalised but unplaced on three previous runs at Southwell.

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18:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Rebel Empire powered clear to win over this trip at Lingfield on Tuesday and he reappears quickly under a 5lb penally. He can go well, but a chance is taken on TYKE, who is slipping down the ratings after some below-par efforts but has won three of his five starts here and is clearly capable on his day. Penalised C&D winner Ormolulu and Many A Star could fight it out for third.

MANY A STAR continues to shape better than the bare result and could be worth chancing up against penalised-winners Ormolulu and Rebel Empire.

An open contest can go to the well-handicapped MANY A STAR who shaped as if ready to strike when third at Chelmsford last month.

18:50 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (15/8 -36%) Angel Of Antrim	1.875 15/8(-36%)	(1) Angel Of Antrim 15/8, 5/6, further progress to complete the hat-trick in 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 2 days ago, well on top finish. Obvious claims despite the quick turnaround. Completed a Newcastle hat-trick on Thursday but is 11lb higher here; it looks a tough ask.
2 (2) (11/4 +8%) Rosenpur	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(2) Rosenpur 11/4, 9/4, good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Has to be taken seriously. 0-15; runner-up in his last three starts, the last two over this C&D; ought to go well.
6 (6) (9/2 +36%) Circles	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(6) Circles 9/2, C&D winner. 15/2, good third of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 17 days ago, nearest finish. This looks less competitive and she makes plenty of appeal. Just 1lb higher than when winning a division of this race last year and ran well last time.
8 (8) (5/1 +38%) Ignac Lamar	5 5/1(+38%)	(8) Ignac Lamar 5/1, Course winner. Third of 12 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 26 days ago, running on. Merits consideration for stable going well. All three wins at 6f, but has been placed twice over this C&D; shouldn't be far away.
3 (3) (11/1 +45%) Guiteau	11 11/1(+45%)	(3) Guiteau 11/1, C&D winner. Last of 11 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 33 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for on the back of that. C&D winner and 3lb below last winning mark, but disappointed badly here last time.
5 (5) (25/1 -108%) Thomas Equinas	25 25/1(-108%)	(5) Thomas Equinas 25/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. 4/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 30 days ago. Others make more appeal. All five wins have come on the Chelmsford Polytrack; best form would bring him into it.
7 (7) (40/1 -100%) First Dynasty	40 40/1(-100%)	(7) First Dynasty 40/1, Latest win at Southwell in October. First run since leaving Sam England when twelfth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 23 days ago, going off too hard. Back down in trip and not discounted. 1lb above last winning mark, but well beaten on stable debut last time; something to prove.
4 (4) (40/1 -21%) Dan Dee Prince	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) Dan Dee Prince 40/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 28/1) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Plenty to prove at present. Patchy form since joining this yard; this is more his trip but others look stronger.
9 (9) (40/1 +0%) Cable Beach	40 40/1(+0%)	(9) Cable Beach 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in handicap (100/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 22 days ago. Others are preferred. Well beaten at big prices in all five starts; look elsewhere.

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18:50 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

ROSENPUR has been knocking at the door recently and although winless from 15 attempts, a first career success looks possible for the son of Pour Moi. Circles has twice run creditably at Dundalk this winter and looks to be one of the main protagonists, along with the well-drawn Ignac Lamar, who finished a solid third over C&D last month. Angel Of Antrim would have to be feared if turned out quickly following Thursday's Newcastle triumph.

CIRCLES has won here in the past and shaped as if she's in top form when staying on into third in a more competitive race at Dundalk last time, so she's worth chancing. The thriving Angel of Antrim is an obvious player and Rosenpur should be on the premises.

The vote goes to CIRCLES who won a division of this race off 1lb lower last year and signalled a return to form at Dundalk last time.

19:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (10/3 +17%) Kaleidoscope Eyes	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(4) Kaleidoscope Eyes 10/3, Too free for her own good and not in same form as when narrowly beaten 7 days earlier when fourth of 12 in nursery (3/1) at this course (8.1f) just over 2 weeks ago, unsuited by step up in trip. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Expected to be bang there. Quite a consistent and versatile maiden; solid claims in new headgear.
2 (2) (7/2 +0%) Grey Operations	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(2) Grey Operations 7/2, Well-backed 5/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, showed improved form when third of 11 in nursery at this C&D 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Yard also saddle Followeroffashion. Improved form over C&D last month on handicap debut; could well build on that effort.
5 (5) (11/2 -22%) Andalseeyagraham	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(5) Andalseeyagraham 11/2, Showed much improved form to cause a shock when winning 10-runner nursery at Newcastle (6f, 125/1) 7 days ago, getting a much clearer run down the outside than some of his rivals. May do better still now up and running. Likely player, provided the form of his 125-1 win at Newcastle is confirmed.
12 (12) (15/2 +6%) A Fine Claret	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(12) A Fine Claret 15/2, Below form after just 5 days off when sixth of 12 in nursery (5/1) at Newcastle (6f) 7 weeks ago. Was placed on both outings prior so could bounce back. Peak effort when second here in November; not ruled out.
3 (3) (8/1 +43%) Ceira G	8 8/1(+43%)	(3) Ceira G 8/1, 20/1, still in need of experience when sixth of 9 in novice at Chelmsford City (6f) 4 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Gay Kelleway. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. May do better now handicapping in first-time tongue-tie; new stable.
1 (1) (9/1 -6%) What What What	9 9/1(-6%)	(1) What What What 9/1, Got back on track when fourth of 10 in nursery (14/1) at Newcastle (5f) 2 weeks ago. Back up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Possibilities, provided the fitting of hood prompts another step forward.
7 (7) (11/1 +67%) Miss Pocket Rocket	11 11/1(+67%)	(7) Miss Pocket Rocket 11/1, 25/1, last of 4 in novice at Chester (6.1f, soft) back in September. Makes handicap debut but looks of little account. Could turn things around now handicapping on AW.
8 (8) (20/1 -43%) Black Sky	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Black Sky 20/1, Again showed little when tenth of 11 in nursery at this C&D (9/1) 16 days ago, carrying head awkwardly. Similar type to Followeroffashion and ties in with that rival.
6 (6) (22/1 -57%) Followeroffashion	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Followeroffashion 22/1, 6/1, failed to build on previous promise when seventh of 9 in nursery at Newcastle (6f) 23 days ago, weakening final 1f. Yard also saddle Grey Operations. Eyecatcher at Newcastle in November; perhaps best to forgive latest run.
9 (9) (22/1 -10%) General Gordon	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) General Gordon 22/1, Down the field in varied events. Can only be watched. Not a solid option but this drop back to sprinting may help.
10 (10) (28/1 -273%) Cuda Been A Rowlex	28 28/1(-273%)	(10) Cuda Been A Rowlex 28/1, 5/1 and blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 10 in nursery at this course (7.1f) 22 days ago. Hard to enthuse over. The market suggested better was expected last time; may improve.
11 (11) (50/1 -150%) Tango In Paris	50 50/1(-150%)	(11) Tango In Paris 50/1, Well held all 4 starts. Makes handicap debut. One of a few runners who may fare better now switched to a handicap.

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19:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

In a race with very little recent winning form, ANDALSEEYAGRAHAM stands out after getting off the mark over this trip at Newcastle a week ago. A shock 125/1 winner that day, an added 4lb may not stop him from following up with Ethan Tindall retaining the ride. Archie Watson won this last year and Grey Operations is narrowly preferred over Followeroffashion of his pair, while Ceira G and Miss Pocket Rocket look interesting ahead of their handicap debuts.

KALEIDOSCOPE EYES was narrowly denied over 7f here last month and having been too free for her own good in a reapplied hood upped to 1m last time, Mick Appleby's filly gets the nod to open her account back sprinting in a change of headgear. Grey Operations heads up the dangers following his improved effort over C&D recently, with A Fine Claret and Andalseeyagraham taken to fight out minor honours.

Being likely to build on his C&D effort, GREY OPERATIONS (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Kaleidoscope Eyes is second pick.

19:20 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (1/1 +71%) City Cyclone	1 1/1(+71%)	(6) City Cyclone 1/1, C&D winner. One win from 21 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 7/2) 7 days ago. Should give another good account. Having first C&D run since seen to good effect here this time last year; well treated.
2 (2) (6/1 +14%) Nights Over Egypt	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Nights Over Egypt 6/1, Course winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Leicester in October. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at this course (8.6f) 42 days ago. Not dismissed. Versatile trip-wise; not especially compelling in 7f handicaps so far but in good form.
1 (1) (7/1 -211%) Split Elevens	7 7/1(-211%)	(1) Split Elevens 7/1, 3-time C&D winner. Five wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win here in October. Good third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 61 days ago. Looks the one to beat. Best form for a while over C&D in the autumn, winning then close 3rd; good chance again.
8 (8) (15/2 +6%) Plumette	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(8) Plumette 15/2, 3-time C&D winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at this course (8.6f) 8 days ago. Had been shaping well prior to latest effort, so can't be ruled out. Some good runs in defeat over C&D of late; return to 7f can suit; shouldn't be far away.
7 (7) (8/1 -7%) American Rose	8 8/1(-7%)	(7) American Rose 8/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in August. 5/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 61 days ago, very slowly away. Needs to put latest display behind her with cheekpieces refitted. Won over 7f on Lingfield AW in August but has become hard to trust at the start.
5 (5) (10/1 -25%) Reputation	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Reputation 10/1, Latest win at Southwell in November. 22/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago, running on. One to consider. Followed some sound efforts with 7f win at Southwell; good 3rd over C&D since.
4 (4) (20/1 -11%) Lion's Dream	20 20/1(-11%)	(4) Lion's Dream 20/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (10/3), hampered. Off 14 months. First run for yard after leaving Michael Appleby. Returns with a bit to prove. Sole win on debut in 2022; well treated on best 7f AW form but off since October 2023.
9 (9) (28/1 +0%) Midnight Flame	28 28/1(+0%)	(9) Midnight Flame 28/1, Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 44 days ago. Others make more appeal. Maiden; placed a few times, including over 6f and 7f here; others more likely winners.

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19:20 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Split Elevens finished a close-up third over track and trip in November and warrants plenty of respect off an unchanged rating. However, the vote goes to NIGHTS OVER EGYPT, who was closing all the way to the line when fifth over an extended mile here and also goes off the same mark. Jennie Candlish's five-year-old could appreciate this drop in trip in order to make it two wins out of his last three starts. Reputation is another to note.

SPLIT ELEVENS was in good form at this track in the autumn and is still on a handy mark back from a break, so he's preferred to the in-form City Cyclone, with Reputation also respected in an open-looking contest.

Split Elevens can give another bold show but CITY CYCLONE is interesting back over C&D off a favourable mark.

19:50 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (5/2 +17%) Cynosure	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(3) Cynosure 5/2, Successful at Lingfield on first start in 2024 and, after 7 months off, left behind a lesser effort when second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 7/1) 44 days ago. Can resume winning ways with more still to offer. Ran well at Southwell last month; lightly raced and looks open to further progress.
5 (5) (5/2 +38%) Smart Hero	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(5) Smart Hero 5/2, Hasn't kicked on from his win at Southwell in August, though in first-time hood he needed a stronger gallop when fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 15/8) 31 days ago. Needs everything to drop right upped in trip. Ended up with too much to do in steadily run race last time; could go well.
4 (4) (5/1 -50%) Vibrato	5 5/1(-50%)	(4) Vibrato 5/1, Course winner who made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts when successful in 10-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 6 days ago, digging deep. Carries penalty but can make another bold bid in his current form. Got up on the line at Southwell last Sunday, making it three wins from last four runs.
6 (6) (11/2 +15%) Urban Sprawl	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(6) Urban Sprawl 11/2, Capitalised on a reduced mark when scoring at Pontefract in October. Ran to similar level when fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 15/2) 75 days ago and he can give another good account. Absent since October; well treated on best form but has never won when fresh.
1 (1) (17/2 -21%) Noble Order	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(1) Noble Order 17/2, Successful start for current yard at Newcastle last year but not in same form since, racing freely after 7 months off when tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 6/1) 17 days ago. Drop back in grade could help at least. Interesting returned to this grade, having won sole attempt in a Class 4 handicap.
7 (7) (17/2 +6%) Island Bandit	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(7) Island Bandit 17/2, Best effort last year when runner-up at this C&D in October and backed that up when fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 7/1) 46 days ago. On a workable mark as he drops back down in trip. 0-8 on AW but went very close over C&D on penultimate outing; not ruled out.
2 (2) (66/1 -100%) Diamondonthehill	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Diamondonthehill 66/1, Form went the wrong way last year. Had excuses on first run since leaving Michael Dods when last of 14 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 3 weeks ago, stumbling badly start, but others still more persuasive. Had an excuse back on AW last time but still has something to prove in this sphere.

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19:50 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Vibrato was all out to score by a head at Southwell last weekend and he should remain competitive, but a 5lb penalty for that victory makes life tougher. With that in mind, CYNOSURE gets the nod. Andrew Balding's four-year-old produced arguably a career best when taking the silver medal home at Southwell in November and he could take another step forward to go one better. Smart Hero is the pick of the remainder.

Making only his second handicap start, CYNOSURE resumed his progress when bumping into a well-treated rival at Southwell in November and he can build on that to double his tally. Vibrato arrives in good form and is respected under a penalty, while Urban Sprawl could also be thereabouts.

With further improvement very plausible, CYNOSURE is preferred. Island Bandit is second choice.

20:20 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (7/2 +22%) Masqool	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(6) Masqool 7/2, Successful twice at Lingfield early last year and back to winning ways in 10-runner handicap (11/2) at this C&D 9 days ago, making all. Not ruled out back up 2 lb in the weights. Recorded his ninth AW win when scoring over C&D on Boxing Day; big player again up 2lb.
1 (1) (4/1 -14%) Crafter	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Crafter 4/1, Dual C&D winner who also scored at Lingfield (10f) in November. Shaped well when second of 11 in handicap (2/1) back at Lingfield 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Major player in his current form. Dual C&D winner who has been in good form at Lingfield in last three starts; key player.
11 (11) (4/1 +50%) Have You A Minute	4 4/1(+50%)	(11) Have You A Minute 4/1, C&D winner who doubled his tally at Southwell in August. Shaped well when runner-up at this C&D in November, before unsuited by steady pace when ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 5/1) 25 days ago. One to note. Went close over C&D in November but she needs to bounce back after a tame effort last time.
5 (5) (6/1 +14%) Overlooked	6 6/1(+14%)	(5) Overlooked 6/1, Remains a maiden but has made the frame twice in 4 starts for current yard, fourth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago. Has eased further in the weights, though more needed to take advantage back up in trip. In fair form for new yard but over shorter trips and he has tough draw here; down the list.
7 (7) (15/2 +32%) Tasmanian Legend	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(7) Tasmanian Legend 15/2, Won three times early last year, including twice at this course (both at 8.6f). Below form upped further in trip when eighth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 25 days ago. Others make more appeal. On reduced mark but he's been well held in last three runs and needs a major revival.
9 (9) (9/1 +78%) Green Power	9 9/1(+78%)	(9) Green Power 9/1, Latest win at this course (8.6f) in February last year. Mixed form since, though, running poorly when ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 33/1) 52 days ago. Completed a double off 9lb higher here last February but he's generally struggled since.
10 (10) (10/1 -18%) Molly Valentine	10 10/1(-18%)	(10) Molly Valentine 10/1, Took advantage of reduced mark when recording a first success of 2024 in 11-runner handicap (15/2) at this C&D 2 weeks ago, proving herself at the trip. Remains well treated on old form so she could be in the mix again. Ended a long losing run over C&D last time and she's only 2lb higher here; shortlisted.
4 (4) (11/1 -38%) Cerulean Summer	11 11/1(-38%)	(4) Cerulean Summer 11/1, Won twice over C&D last year, with latest success in November. Soon bounced back from a lesser effort when third of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 18/1) last time, so she could be involved returned to this venue. Two C&D wins in the autumn and was third at Chelmsford last time; in the mix.
3 (3) (28/1 -211%) Covert Legend	28 28/1(-211%)	(3) Covert Legend 28/1, Off the mark at this course (8.6f) in April last year. In first-time blinkers, needed stronger gallop when sixth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (8.1f) when last seen in September. Cheekpieces back on. Frequent slow starter; returns after a break but has claims if he gets some luck.
2 (2) (33/1 -136%) Capuchinero	33 33/1(-136%)	(2) Capuchinero 33/1, Latest win at Brighton in July and has remained in decent heart back on all-weather, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 18/1) 25 days ago. Can give her running as she goes up in trip. Still 2lb higher than for last win and this trip is an unknown factor; others preferred.
12 (12) (50/1 -25%) The Pug	50 50/1(-25%)	(12) The Pug 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Making first start since leaving Sylvester Kirk, ran no sort of race when last of 13 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 22/1) 17 days ago. Has work to do. Lats win was 16 months ago and he was tailed off on stable debut at Kempton last month.

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20:20 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

MASQOOL beat a subsequent winner over track and trip on Boxing Day and he is only 2lb higher for that triumph. The seven-year-old is well drawn to lead from stall two and he could prove tough to catch. Crafter hasn't been out of the top two in each of his last three starts and would be foolish to dismiss off a 1lb higher rating than his most recent second at Lingfield. Last-time-out C&D winner Molly Valentine is another to keep a close eye on.

CRAFTER continued in good heart when runner-up at Lingfield on his latest outing, despite having been held up in a slowly-run race, so he is taken to gain a third C&D victory. He is preferred to Molly Valentine, who returned to winning ways at this course a fortnight ago, while Have You A Minute had excuses last time and could bounce back.

Preference is for MASQOOL, who recorded his ninth AW win when making virtually all over C&D on Boxing Day. Crafter is feared most.

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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.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

Tomform Saturday 4th January 2025

Races & Results Saturday 4th January 2025

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12:05 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:23 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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12:30 Cork Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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12:40 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f Race Class Flow

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12:58 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f Race Class Flow

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13:05 Cork Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:15 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:33 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Cork Maiden Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:50 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 15f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Cork Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:25 Sandown Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:47 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Cork Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:00 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow

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15:22 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Cork Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:35 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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15:58 Cork NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:03 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow