11:02 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Fieldsman had Liv Lucky (second) and Stoic Syd (third) behind when going in by a length over C&D on his latest outing and the veteran is fancied to confirm that form. However, preference is for DAAFY, who put in a much improved display to fill the runner-up spot over a mile here last week and remains on the same mark. The seven-year-old is still feasibly treated and can go one better. Fircombe Hall completes the shortlist.

A competitive opener in which the suggestion is BRAVE DISPLAY, who has been knocking on the door lately and can deservedly get his head in front. Recent C&D scorer Fieldsman, Fircombe Hall, the mount of Hollie Doyle, and last year's winner Kodebreaker head the dangers.

Plenty have possibilities but the vote goes to last year's winner KODEBREAKER, who was an eyecatching third at Wolverhampton last time.

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11:32 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Jackson Street sets a fair standard after only being denied by a neck at Wolverhampton. He is likely to be bang there again but a chance can be taken on newcomer SOLOMON, who changed hands for 130,000 euros at the breeze-ups last year. The son of Siyouni is out of a Group 1 winner and is a half-brother to Melbourne Cup runner-up Soulcombe. Any market support for Queen Of Zafeen would also be of interest on her debut.

JACKSON STREET just failed at Wolverhampton last time and looks the way to go ahead of newcomer Solomon and Regimental Code.

Regimental Code has a big run in him dropped to 7f but JACKSON STREET has nothing to prove regarding conditions and is preferred.

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12:02 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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BIG ZOU has produced two very solid efforts so far, including his half-length third over this trip at Lingfield last time, and he definitely looks to be going the right way. The son of Zoustar seems to have been found a good opportunity and is well drawn. Sovereign Knight was one place behind the selection on his debut and could take a step forward, while Perfectly Timed is an interesting newcomer to watch in the market.

BIG ZOU has shown promise on his 2 starts and is taken to strike at the third time of asking. Archie Watson newcomer Perfectly Timed would rate a threat if the betting speaks in his favour. Sovereign Knight, the mount of Tom Marquand, and Irish raider Gesture are others to consider.

With improvement on the cards, SOVEREIGN KNIGHT could well reverse Lingfield placings with Big Zou who is still respected.

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12:10 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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DEEP CHARM defeated Coolkill (second) over C&D to complete a double last month and, though Stuart Coltherd's 10-year-old is 2lb worse off, he is expected to confirm that form en route to further success. So They Say shaped with significant promise on her fencing bow last time and natural improvement will bring her firmly into the reckoning. Fortcanyon is also noted.

A C&D race 18 days ago looks the key piece of form here. SO THEY SAY was behind Deep Charm and Coolkill on that occasion but Lucinda Russell's 8-y-o impressed with the way she travelled and jumped for a long way on that occasion and might be able to turn the tables on her old rivals on slightly better terms this time, particularly if Patrick Wadge's 3 lb claim here is taken into account.

Topweight DEEP CHARM is in the winning habit and is taken to land a hat-trick. Coolkill is second choice.

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12:25 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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LOVE TREE travelled powerfully throughout before beating Dameofthecotswolds by over seven lengths on her hurdling debut at Ludlow, and she would have learned a great deal from the experience. The daughter of Camelot could have any amount of improvement to come and can defy her 7lb penalty. Dameofthecotswolds, who did account for the selection in a Huntingdon bumper, was also having her first crack at obstacles and could get closer with the pull in the weights. Any money for Kadiwo would make him of interest on debut.

LOVE TREE and Dameofthecotswolds meet for the fourth time this season. The former took the score to 2-1 in her favour when comfortably seeing off her old rival on their respective C&D hurdle debuts 18 days ago and is taken to come out on top again. Gary Moore's well-bred newcomer Kadiwo could pose a big threat to both if the betting suggests he's fancied.

So impressive was LOVE TREE here before Christmas, she should be able to confirm superiority over Dameofthecotswolds.

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12:37 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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There would be few more deserving winners than Character Testing, who has occupied the runner-up spot on all four of his career starts. He might have to settle for minor honours once more, though, with preference for IFFRAAJ QUEEN. Amy Murphy's filly belied odds of 66/1 when a close-up second at Kempton in November, with the winner going on to run well under a penalty next time. Clear Storm made the frame at Lingfield recently and a similar effort would give her every chance.

BELCAMO caught the eye first time out and was possibly unsuited by the track at Lingfield a month ago, so he may well be able to take a sizeable step forward this time. He's marginally preferred to Character Testing, who sets the standard, while Royal Praise strikes as an interesting newcomer.

This may well be the day that CHARACTER TESTING cures his seconditis and goes one better. Clear Storm is second choice.

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12:45 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Chosen Templar was on target in a Listowel bumper when last seen 107 days ago and he appeals as a likely candidate now switched to hurdles, but a chance can be taken on JOSIE ALICE. Lucinda Russell's mare, a previous winner in the pointing sphere, showed a fair degree of promise in bumpers. Hurdling ought to be more her thing and this trip looks to be another positive. Moves Like Monty can chase them home.

Successful on his third outing in Irish points, MOVES LIKE MONTY makes plenty of appeal on paper as a half-brother to 4 winners from the family of the Grand National winner Monty's Pass. He can score on his first start over hurdles, with Irish bumper winner Chosen Templar feared most as he makes his stable/hurdles debut, ahead of Josie Alice.

Leicestershire trainer Laura Morgan has an excellent record at Musselburgh and point winner MOVES LIKE MONTY earns the vote.

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13:00 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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MISSED TEE may have finished last of the four finishers over 1m7f at Wetherby in November, but she wasn't beaten far and has been dropped 2lb. She was very keen that day, so the first-time hood could help her settle better, which might bring out the improvement required to take this. Hall Lane returned from a 228-day break to occupy the runner-up berth at Market Rasen and should go well off a 1lb lower rating. Midnight Centurion warrants a market check on his return from a long absence.

HALL LANE represents a strong-looking piece of Market Rasen form and gets the verdict over Malaita, who was far from done with when coming down at Cheltenham last time. Midnight Centurion made a pleasing start to his chase career and is worth a market check after over a year off.

It's been a likeable start from MALAITA over fences and here's hoping that her fall at Cheltenham hasn't knocked her confidence.

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13:12 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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HAKU denied Nolton Cross in the dying strides at Wolverhampton last month and although the latter is marginally better off at the weights, Mark Loughnane's charge could be given an added boost by the application of first-time cheekpieces. Heathen is 2lb well-in having been narrowly denied over C&D last week. He merits the utmost respect, along with Valsad, who receives a welcome drop in class on his first appearance for the Jamie Osborne yard.

HEATHEN has been well and truly revitalised by the switch to David O'Meara and can gain compensation for last Friday's near miss over C&D. Last month's Wolverhampton 1-2 Haku and Nolton Cross may give him most to do.

Being 2lb ahead of the assessor, HEATHEN holds particularly strong claims. Nolton Cross is feared most.

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13:20 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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GROZNI was no match for an impressive winner at Doncaster last month, having scored at Down Royal in August. James Owen's new recruit is able to compete off an unchanged mark and he must hold every chance of going one better. Jackpot De Choisel had excuses when pulled up at Listowel in September and must be of interest now sent over the larger obstacles, along with Garde Des Champs.

GROZNI made an encouraging start for his new connections when finding just one too strong under Alex Chadwick at Doncaster. This drop back in trip is unlikely to be an issue and he is appealing off the same mark here. I Am Gonna Be, who looks the pick of the Lucinda Russell-trained duo, is feared most ahead of Irish-raider Jackpot de Choisel.

Laura Morgan won this last year and POZO EMERY is the pick on his second start back from a mammoth absence.

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13:35 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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RIVER GOLD lost her action and was pulled up on her first start for the Nicky Henderson yard at Fontwell, but it's way too soon to write her off. That display can be forgiven and her official mark of 116 could be good enough against this field. Royal Way was well held by exciting juvenile Sir Gino at Kempton, but has the experience to get into contention. Jumping newcomer Illucidate makes more appeal than Leazy Lindsay.

ROYAL WAY was beaten only by an excellent prospect at Kempton last time and he's fancied to open his account in this sphere at the third attempt. River Gold isn't without hope despite seeming amiss on debut for Nicky Henderson, while Illucidate is worth monitoring in the betting.

It could pay to take a chance on ILLUCIDATE, who ran at some of the better Flat tracks in France and she won her latest start.

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13:47 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 11f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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Each of these must prove their stamina over this new trip, so only a tentative vote can go to IT'S NOT RISKY. Hugo Palmer's charge looked outpaced when finishing fourth over 1m2f at Lingfield just before Christmas but there are reasons to be hopeful that this extra furlong, and perhaps further in time, can bring out the best in him. Freds Mate finished a place behind him that day and must enter calculations, along with the consistent Rich Harry.

RICH HARRY caught the eye on his handicap debut when third at Wolverhampton 2 weeks ago so gets the vote racing off the same mark. Freds Mate looked unsuited by the track at Lingfield last time so is expected to be the main threat.

The only runner with winning form is FREDS MATE, who may be the answer. Rich Harry is second choice.

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13:55 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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LIHYAN relished a return to this trip when scoring in ready fashion over C&D last month. An 8lb rise doesn't appear insurmountable and the six-year-old rates as the one to beat in his current mood. Duyfken has been largely campaigned over 2m and he looks a potential improver now faced with a stiffer test of stamina. Nick Alexander's gelding is feared most, ahead of City Derby.

DUYFKEN was a shade disappointing at Ayr last time, but he's well worth another chance judged on his promising reappearance third at Kelso, especially now moving up to a trip that is expected to suit. Recent C&D scorer Lihyan is likely to go well again, with Leading Force another to consider for a yard starting to hit form.

Top of the list is DUYFKEN (nap) who has shaped as though he will improve for this step up in trip. Heartbreak Kid is feared most.

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14:10 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Balkardy posted another fine effort in defeat when runner-up again at Ffos Las, although he may be worth taking on at this higher level. HURRICANE HARVEY was far from disgraced when fourth in a class 2 event at Newbury and the Fergal O'Brien-trained 10-year-old makes plenty of appeal off only 2lb higher than his victory in last year's renewal. Saint Davy is on a workable opening mark and may give the selection most to think about on his reappearance.

BALKARDY has been knocking firmly on the door of late and is taken to gain reward for his consistency. Saint Davy is an unexposed handicap debutant who warrants obvious respect, while last year's winner Hurricane Harvey ran well in a race proving to be strong form at Newbury last time and can make his presence felt, too.

A tight handicap in which all six have chances. EMITOM is prone to his off-days but Haydock last time was his first one for Alan King.

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14:22 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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Although DOCTOR MOZART was unable to supplement his Wolverhampton victory, he lost little in defeat when third at Newcastle just six days later. Philip Kirby's four-year-old enjoys a 1lb drop in the ratings here and he's taken to regain the winning thread. Stallone was narrowly ahead of the selection last time out so must enter calculations, with Glorious Rio making most appeal of the remainder.

DOCTOR MOZART arrives in top form and this isn't a strong race so he's worth a chance to resume winning ways at the possible expense of Stallone, who was runner-up at Newcastle last time. Man On A Mission is another one to consider.

The verdict goes to MAN ON A MISSION (nap) who was in fine form this time last year and figures on a handy mark again.

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14:30 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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Sunday Soldier was most impressive when scooting home on her handicap debut over track and trip last month and she's sure to prove popular once more. However, the Shantou mare does have a whopping 14lb rise to overcome and she may be worth taking on with fellow in-form rival DOT COTTON. The seven-year-old won't be lacking for stamina over this shorter distance and a reproduction of her latest second at this venue may suffice. Hashtag Lord is another to consider.

SUNDAY SOLDIER had plenty in hand when completing a successful handicap debut here last time and still looks well treated based on bumper efforts, so she's a confident choice to go in again. Whitehaven should play a part and Dot Cotton is likely to give her running again.

The application of cheekpieces could be key for PERCY WILLIS, as all four of his Flat wins have come in such headgear.

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14:45 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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HAUT FOLIN may have found that his most recent outing, when runner-up at Market Rasen, came too soon and the seven-year-old could take all the beating if running to a similar level as when successful at Ffos Las earlier in November. A four-time Ludlow winner, including in this event 12 months ago, Tide Times capitalised on a reduced mark here recently and is likely to give his running once more. Last-time-out Doncaster scorer Innisfree Lad completes the shortlist.

The progressive KESTREL VALLEY is well worth another chance from his revised mark having overdone the front-running tactics teaming up with a 7-lb claimer for the first time at Hereford 3 weeks ago. Haut Folin is another who had excuses on the back of a convincing reappearance win so is the obvious threat.

Preference is for HAUT FOLIN (nap), who remains the type to improve further for Venetia Williams. Tide Times is feared most.

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14:57 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Katar has been knocking on the door of late and is likely to give another good account of himself. However, he is likely to be priced accordingly and it may pay to take a chance on SHE'S THE DANGER. The Roy Bowring-trained top-weight takes a marked drop in trip, but the fitting of a first-time tongue-tie and visor could draw enough improvement from her to get back on the scoresheet. Teresa Grace and Arzaak also warrant a second look.

KATAR has been knocking on the door for a while and this race lacks depth, so he's worth a chance to finally break his duck for all that Teresa Grace looks well handicapped if able to back up her latest effort. She's The Danger is also worthy of consideration.

He's a longstanding maiden but KATAR has been in good form at Wolverhampton and he ran well on his last visit here.

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15:05 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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FRIARY ROCK deservedly regained the winning thread over C&D last time out and a 4lb rise may not be enough to stop him going in again, with Lewis Dobb continuing to take off a valuable 7lb. A winner here in the past, Izzy's Champion could be interesting on his return from a 157-day break, while the veteran Budarri is another to consider.

FRIARY ROCK bounced back to his best trying 2m for the first time over fences when winning under this rider here in November and remains on a nice mark having won off 1 lb higher at Perth in May. Upagainstit and Hold Onto The Line both shaped as if better for their comeback runs so rate the main threats.

Preference is for UPAGAINSTIT, for whom the drop back in trip could be just what he needs. Budarri is second choice.

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15:20 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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MAGICAL ESCAPE showed marked improvement from his first to his second start over hurdles when runner-up at Chepstow last time out, and the the step up in trip may help him go one better. Runner-up on two of his last three appearances, Awaythelad is a key threat, along with Haiti Couleurs, who made a highly encouraging Rules debut when runner-up in the first division of the Chepstow event in which the selection ran well.

MAGICAL ESCAPE, Haiti Couleurs and Awaythelad are likely to emerge as the chief protagonists, with preference for the first-named who took a big step forward when a clear second at Chepstow, form which was boosted when the third scored next time. Haiti Couleurs found only a useful novice too good at the same course and he is open to improvement, while Awaythelad was also runner-up on his latest start and should go one better before long. Bumper winner Ted's Gift could be best of the rest.

Preference is for MAGICAL ESCAPE, who found stacks of improvement when runner-up at Chepstow and sets the standard on that form.

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15:32 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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TURNER GIRL likely found the drop to 1m2f against her at Chelmsford, but she ran with credit to finish a never-nearer third. A return to this distance should see Ed Dunlop's mare in a much better light and she looks the one to beat. Although De Vega's Warrior hasn't managed to get his head in front yet, the application of first-time blinkers may bring out the best in him. The five-year-old is feared most, ahead of the unexposed Barrel Aged.

ROCK CHANT has dipped below his last winning mark and shaped well over an inadequate trip after 4 months off at Wolverhampton 6 weeks ago, suggesting he's ready to strike. Barrel Aged was a good second on his handicap bow over C&D last month and should have more to offer over this longer trip, so is next best ahead of the rather frustrating De Vega's Warrior.

It would be hard to describe TURNER GIRL as well handicapped but she's a punters' pal for consistency.

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15:40 Musselburgh NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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An impressive winner of an Irish point-to-point last May, FLAUBERT could be a decent recruit to the in-form Donald McCain stable and this looks like a winnable opportunity on his Rules debut. The form of Will Knott's victory at Hexham has not worked out since and a 7lb penalty on this occasion will make life much tougher. Irish raider Lieutenant Mayne is one to monitor for market support.

WILL KNOTT didn't have much in the way of opposition when making a winning start at Hexham in October but Stuart Coltherd's gelding sets a fair standard under a penalty. Rules-debutants Flaubert and Lieutenant Mayne are perhaps most interesting of the remainder, the former having won an Irish point.

Easy point winner FLAUBERT is taken to make a winning start for Donald McCain. Lieutenant Mayne is second choice.

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15:55 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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This can go the way of BELLAS BRIDGE, who was only beaten a length into third in a Hereford bumper, and with improvement expected following wind surgery, the point-to-point winner can get off the mark under Rules. Big Ange's dam won on debut for the Nigel Twiston-Davies yard, which bodes well ahead of her own racecourse bow. My Bobby's Lass is another to monitor for market support.

Having won an Irish point 6 months earlier, BELLAS BRIDGE shaped encouragingly when third in a Hereford bumper in October, travelling as well as any, so she can build on that effort to open her account under Rules. Big Ange is respected for Nigel Twiston-Davies and could go well on debut, while Lady Jago is also considered.

Form pick BELLAS BRIDGE is the selection, albeit somewhat tentatively as several of her rivals are interesting.

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16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Turned out again quickly after a comfortable success over C&D on Tuesday, RUBELLITE should have plenty more to come despite shouldering a 5lb penalty, which is offset by Alex Jary's 5lb claim. She can get the better of Irish raider Muhalhel and Come To Pass, who wasn't beaten far over C&D last month. Kemerton and Naadyaa are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

COME TO PASS finished a close third over C&D last month, despite enduring a rough trip, and he looks ready to strike on that evidence. Irish-raider Muhalhel could be the one to follow him home, while Kemerton is of interest back down in trip and Angel of Antrim is not without hope on his debut for Ed Dunlop.

Angel Of Antrim is interesting but RUBELLITE should be able to hold her own back in a handicap after her C&D win this week.

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17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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WADACRE GRACE has gone close to executing tactics from the front over C&D the last twice, and this may be the time that she gets it right with Joe Fanning taking over in the saddle. The unexposed Meleki has improved with each start and must be a big player going back up in trip, while recent C&D winner Min Till must also enter calculations.

MIN TILL proved just about as good as ever when resuming winning ways over C&D last month and, with only a 2 lb higher mark to contend with over a trip at which she's totally unexposed, she's fully expected to follow up. Wadacre Grace and Noble Sovereign look most interesting of the opposition.

Noble Sovereign could take a step forward on her second run for new connections but WADACRE GRACE may be the answer.

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

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An intriguing maiden where it can pay to side with BINT ALFELLA, who was an encouraging second on her return from a 96-day break over C&D in November. Runner-up on his first two career outings here last month, Influence can give her the most to think about, while Helga Brandt was well fancied but disappointed on her debut at Pontefract and may be capable of better.

It's likely that INFLUENCE and Bint Alfella will both prove to be most effective at 6f+ but they are nevertheless the candidates with the most compelling claims in this maiden, and by some way. Influence is marginally preferred having chased home a potentially useful colt over this C&D on Boxing Day. Al Muqdad has been absent since making his debut 17 months ago but he is interesting nonetheless, while Helga Brandt can be expected to leave her low-key introduction well behind in time.

Bint Alfella and INFLUENCE may both prefer an additional furlong but they still look the pair to focus on.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9.5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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GREAT MAX (fifth) had Master Of Combat (sixth) behind by just over two lengths over C&D in November and he was dropped 2lb for that effort. The son of Wootton Bassett now takes another drop in grade and could prove very hard to beat at this level. Inspiritus is an interesting contender on his handicap debut and could go well off an opening mark of 78, while Afterwards will find this easier than his latest Newcastle assignment.

MASTER OF COMBAT was going through a good spell at the end of 2023, winning at this course on 3 of his last 5 starts, and he can add to his tally returned to this longer trip. The biggest threat could come from Inspiritus, who is open to further progress upped in trip for his handicap debut, while Arcadian Nights also enters calculations.

Inspiritus looks a potential improver upped in trip now handicapping but MASTER OF COMBAT is thriving and may be able to win again.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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GERROTS was victorious by half a length over an extended 2m here on his latest outing and he now has a 2lb higher mark to contend with. The six-year-old remains in this grade and could be the one to beat again. Black Smoke hit the frame over 1m4f here last month and he is able to compete off the same mark, so could get into contention up in trip. Vienna Girl is another to note.

Last-time-out winners FOOTSY and Gerrots should both be in the thick of things once again. The latter's breakthrough success was gained over 16.6f but he was runner-up over C&D in October and dropping back to this trip shouldn't be an issue. However, marginal preference is for Robert Stephens' charge, who has fewer miles on the clock and the booking of Rossa Ryan adds to his appeal. Black Smoke was a creditable third to the selection here and is third choice ahead of Vienna Girl.

Footsy had the run of things over 1m4f here last time and third-placed BLACK SMOKE may gain his revenge over this longer trip.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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THE CRAFTYMASTER had Baileys Warrior (second) a length behind when scoring over an extended 2m here last month and is only 1lb worse off at the weights. The son of Master Carpenter is less exposed than most of these and could have plenty more to offer, so he can record a double. As for the latter, she has cheekpieces applied for the first time which could see her get closer. Virtual Hug is another to note.

THE CRAFTYMASTER opened his account over a staying trip here last time and looks well placed to defy a 2 lb higher mark. Virtual Hug scored over C&D in November and produced another good effort last time, so looks capable of getting in the mix again, alongside Baileys Warrior, who chased the selection home on their previous meeting.

The answer to this might be VIRTUAL HUG who made the frame over 1m4f here last time and now returns to his winning distance.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Twice a winner at this level, including one over C&D, THE TRON arrives following a series of creditable efforts in handicaps. The son of Outstrip is expected to mount a serious challenge on these terms and he shades preference over Basholo, to whom similar comments apply with stall one likely to aid her chance. Another to note is Wiley Post.

BASHOLO wasn't seen to best effect over C&D last time and she looks the pick at these weights in a weak event. Jacquelina and The Tron are feared most.

The drop back into 0-50 classified company can see BASHOLO resume winning ways. The Tron is feared most.

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

LTO Selection:

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A 2lb rise in the handicap might underestimate HARRY THE HAGGLER, who recorded an unlikely success at Kempton last time having been caught much further back than ideal passing the two furlong marker. Stuart Williams' four-year-old ought to be tested by Irish raider Circles and Dion Baker, who looks set to appreciate a drop in trip after weakening over further here last month.

CIRCLES has been shaping up well at Dundalk of late and can make the journey across the Irish Sea a successful one. Harry The Haggler and Dion Baker head the dangers.

Circles is respected despite a wide stall but HARRY THE HAGGLER (nap) is preferred after his snug win at Kempton when last seen.

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

LTO Selection:

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

DAGMAR RUN was able to exploit a drop in the handicap when winning at Chelmsford last time and David Simcock's charge is fancied to repeat the dose off just 1lb higher. South Dakota Sioux continues to run well in defeat and he's unlikely to be far away, along with Vondelpark. Multiple course winner Plumette hasn't been at her best in recent starts, but she cannot be ruled out around here.

CAMACHO STAR has a solid record on all-weather and is fancied to make it 2 wins from 3 starts since undergoing a breathing operation. Vondelpark found only a well-treated sort too good on his penultimate outing and will be a big threat if returning to that sort of form, with Plumette another to consider returning from a break given her good record when fresh.

Several possibles but CAMACHO STAR wasn't seen to best effect at Southwell last week and could still be ahead of his mark.

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

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

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

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