1 Monday 6th January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 21 Races on Monday 6th January 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Ludlow, 6 races at Ayr, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:45 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (9/4 +25%) Laughing John	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(5) Laughing John 9/4, Fourth foal, closely related to fair 1¼m-1½m winner Bletchley Storm (by Night of Thunder). Dam (h112), 2m hurdle winner, also 1¼m winner on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Mystery Drama. Newcomer for leading yard. Related to a few Flat/hurdle winners; Henderson newcomer who has to be feared.
8 (8) (4/1 +20%) Wallquatari	4 4/1(+20%)	(8) Wallquatari 4/1, Waldpark gelding who showed some ability before falling in juvenile hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) on debut in October. Clear of the rest when runner-up at Doncaster the following month and that form puts him right in the mix. Clear second at Doncaster last time; holds a leading chance on form and warrants respect.
2 (2) (9/2 -80%) Blue Moon Lady	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(2) Blue Moon Lady 9/2, Pether's Moon filly. Sister to fairly useful French 2¼m hurdle winner Moon Dawn and half-sister to a winner on Flat. Prominent in the betting and made perfect start to her career in 6-runner contest over C&D 3 weeks ago. Penalty to carry but major player with improvement forthcoming. Stuck on well in fillies' event over C&D last month for a winning debut; open to progress.
6 (6) (6/1 +25%) Lenjoleur De Palma	6 6/1(+25%)	(6) Lenjoleur De Palma 6/1, Displayed ability both starts in similar contests during the autumn but more needed to open his account. Bit of a weak finisher in both runs but is one of the main form contenders in this field.
7 (7) (8/1 +0%) Lundi Noir	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) Lundi Noir 8/1, €60,000 3-y-o, second foal, dam, 1½m bumper winner in France, half-sister to fairly useful 17f hurdle winner Gars En Noir. Newcomer for respected yard. 60,000euros 3yo; out of a French AQPS winner; one of three newcomers in the field.
1 (1) (10/1 +29%) Vorderman	10 10/1(+29%)	(1) Vorderman 10/1, Limited impact in a brace of bumpers but caused an upset upped to 17.7f switched to hurdling at Fontwell a month ago. Not an obvious follow-up contender under a penalty. Engaged 1.05 Plumpton Sunday. Suited by the switch to hurdles at Fontwell but needs further progress to defy a penalty.
9 (9) (14/1 +13%) Analiese	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Analiese 14/1, £18,000 3-y-o, first foal, dam, 1½m-1¾m winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser in France (17f-19f winner) Angel's Share. £18,000 3yo; out of Flat-winning half-sister to a useful French jumper; check the betting.
10 (10) (20/1 +20%) Highbury Hill	20 20/1(+20%)	(10) Highbury Hill 20/1, Held back by inexperience when well-beaten eighth of 11 in fillies' junior bumper at Stratford but knew more sent hurdling when 8 lengths third to Blue Moon Lady on hurdles debut over C&D 3 weeks ago. Finished 8l third to Blue Moon Lady over C&D last time; now gets 7lb pull with that rival.
3 (3) (33/1 +34%) Close Combat	33 33/1(+34%)	(3) Close Combat 33/1, Kessaar gelding. Closely related to 7f/1m winner Naifah and half-brother to 2 winners. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Duty. Too green to show much in a bumper at Exeter. Glimmer of promise, without landing a blow, in 1m5f bumper at Exeter.
4 (4) (80/1 -21%) Jackson's Bay	80 80/1(-21%)	(4) Jackson's Bay 80/1, €4,000 3-y-o, Joshua Tree gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser My Manekineko, stayed 3¼m, and half-brother to 6 winners, including smart hurdler Marsh Warbler. Showed more than on debut when fifth at Taunton but he's probably a handicap project. Ran better last time but handicaps may be more suitable shortly.

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12:45 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Having made a winning racecourse debut over C&D last month, Blue Moon Lady warrants respect in her follow-up bid. However, a 7lb penalty and being outside of fillies-only company will make life tougher so the claims of WALLQUATARI are slightly more compelling. Donald McCain's gelding only faltered in the closing stages on his first completed outing at Doncaster and a race of this nature looks within his compass. Market support for newcomer Laughing John would be interesting.

BLUE MOON LADY created a favourable impression when making a winning debut over C&D 18 days ago and with further progress likely, hopes are high that she can defy a penalty. Wallquatari is second choice on form, with Laughing John an interesting newcomer given the yard he represents.

Doncaster runner-up WALLQUATARI has a particularly good chance at the weights. Laughing John is a noteworthy newcomer.

13:00 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (5/2 +69%) Boolamore Classic	2.5 5/2(+69%)	(5) Boolamore Classic 5/2, Well held completed starts over hurdles and fared no better sent chasing at Newcastle last month. Quickly back over timber and needs a first-time visor to spark some major improvement. Tailed off on chase debut last time but hadn't offered a lot in handicap hurdles before.
8 (8) (10/3 +5%) Teddy Mac	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(8) Teddy Mac 10/3, Still a maiden but he recorded a creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, soft) last month. Ought to be in the shake-up. Twice below par since finishing close up over 3m at Ayr and behind Reagrove Lord last time.
4 (4) (4/1 +0%) Reagrove Lord	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Reagrove Lord 4/1, Poor maiden handicap hurdler who ran close to best in a first-time visor when third of 16 in at Hexham (23.3f, soft) last month, going with more fluency than has been the case. Player provided the headgear works just as well a second time. Still a maiden but responded well to the visor when third of 16 at Hexham.
1 (1) (11/2 -38%) Rob Roy Macgregor	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(1) Rob Roy Macgregor 11/2, Bumper winner and offered something to work on first 2 outings over hurdles in 2023/24. However, his form the wrong way and he was behind from early on the final circuit when last seen at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Handicapper given him a chance on return. Mark is dropping sharply and they claim 6lb, so not one to give up on just yet.
9 (9) (7/1 -17%) Ideal De Romay	7 7/1(-17%)	(9) Ideal De Romay 7/1, Irish point winner who is winless under Rules but shaped better than on yard debut when eighth of 9 at Carlisle in November, travelling well for a long way. Built on that returned to fences when runner-up at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft) recently but he's 6 lb out the weights back hurdling. Things are looking up for his new yard but being 6lb out of the weights is a drawback.
6 (6) (12/1 -50%) Blended Stealth	12 12/1(-50%)	(6) Blended Stealth 12/1, Long-standing maiden who went agonisingly close at Hexham in November. However, he ran a shocker at Sedgefield 6 days later and again ran poorly making a belated return to chasing last month. Visor reapplied and he's hiked back up in trip for a return to hurdling. Trip/ground fine but he's a longstanding maiden and hard to trust.
2 (2) (40/1 -100%) Toucan Sam	40 40/1(-100%)	(2) Toucan Sam 40/1, Modest maiden chaser who was placed twice 3 times in May but has lost his form since. Bounce back needed reverted to hurdles after 3 months off (has had a breathing operation). Had placed form over fences last year and has dropped to a dangerous mark.

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13:00 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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

Ideal De Romay produced a better effort to fill the runner-up spot over fences at Newcastle and should go well, but he will need to transfer that form to this sphere. REAGROVE LORD had Teddy Mac (fifth) behind when making the frame in this grade at Hexham on his most recent start and the handicapper might have been kind to leave his mark alone. If he can run to a similar level, he could be the one to beat. Boolamore Classic completes the shortlist.

ROB ROY MACGREGOR was out of sorts when last seen in the spring but, having been given a chance by the handicapper, Sandy Thomson's 7-y-o is afforded the tentative nod to open his account in this sphere. The main danger may emerge from Reagrove Lord, who ran close to best fitted in a first-time visor at Hexham last month and could well build on that here. Teddy Mac and Blended Stealth can fight out third.

All of these come with an element of risk. Marginal preference is for REAGROVE LORD who ran well in the new visor at Hexham.

13:15 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (9/4 +10%) Dunstall Rambler	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(4) Dunstall Rambler 9/4, Had fallen further in the weights and finally got off the mark in 8-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago, scoring readily under hands-and-heels riding. 5 lb higher here but can kick on now up and running. Back up 5lb for Wincanton win and he's still not the best of jumpers; one to take on.
2 (2) (5/1 -11%) Iron D'ex	5 5/1(-11%)	(2) Iron D'ex 5/1, Scored on his chasing bow at Ludlow in October and dispelled a lesser effort in the mud refitted with cheekpieces when fourth in 8-runner handicap chase at Hereford (2m) in November. Again ran creditably back up in trip last time and he should remain competitive. Successful off just 1lb lower over C&D on sole Ludlow start; interesting back here.
9 (9) (5/1 -11%) Night Jet	5 5/1(-11%)	(9) Night Jet 5/1, Maiden who showed no ill effects of a fall on reappearance when good third of 9 in handicap at Leicester last month and backed that up when a well-beaten second of 11 at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) next time. Not one to give up on making his chase debut. In-form maiden hurdler; place possibilities, provided he's as effective over fences.
3 (3) (7/1 +0%) Garitsa Bay	7 7/1(+0%)	(3) Garitsa Bay 7/1, Compiled a solid record in handicap hurdles, doubling his tally at Worcester in June and good placed efforts both subsequent starts. Shaped as if in need of the experience sent chasing when fourth at Wincanton (15.7f, soft) last month and should build on that back up in trip. Ran respectably switched to fences last time, taking handicap record to 41331234.
1 (1) (8/1 +33%) Stony Man	8 8/1(+33%)	(1) Stony Man 8/1, Maiden hurdle winner in spring 2022. Failed to complete next 5 starts over timber but revitalised initially by switch to chasing when fourth at Southwell back in April. Not so good next 2 starts though and now returns after 6 months off having switched yards. Tongue tie applied. Chance partly depends on how well he responds to first-time tongue-tie; new stable.
7 (7) (8/1 +0%) My Mate Polly	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) My Mate Polly 8/1, Got off the mark at Wincanton in November and backed it up with a good second of 5 in handicap chase at Taunton (18.2f, good) 25 days ago. Remains low mileage in this sphere so rates a player. Form of Wincanton win has substance; creditable effort at Taunton since; respected.
5 (5) (12/1 +0%) Aldsworth	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Aldsworth 12/1, Still to win but improved form for his new yard last term, runner-up at Hereford (25.5f). Showed up a bit better than the distance beaten suggests in first-time blinkers after 11 months off at Huntingdon in November and worth monitoring in the betting now chasing. Chase debutant who has a doubt over current form; place claims on best efforts.
8 (8) (14/1 +0%) Rock On Rita	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Rock On Rita 14/1, Point winner who won 2 mares' handicap hurdles in 2022 but has yet to make an impact over the larger obstacles, including on return from lengthy absence in November. Tongue tie added to cheekpieces. Perhaps needed latest run; remains well handicapped on best hurdles form.
6 (6) (25/1 +0%) Yes And Yes	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Yes And Yes 25/1, Just about matched his poor hurdles form sent chasing when fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (23.8f, heavy) when last seen 10 months ago. Handicapper dropped him 5 lb ahead of his return but others more solid. Absent since his modest fourth in similar event over 3m here last February.

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13:15 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

IRON D'EX arrives on the back of a respectable fourth at Hereford and makes plenty of appeal returning to the C&D of his sole previous success. The seven-year-old is just 1lb higher than for that victory in class 4 company in October and this class 5 contest looks a decent opportunity for him. Although Dunstall Rambler scored at Wincanton 20 days ago, that was over an extended 1m7f and his stamina is far from proven over this trip. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge from stable debutant Stony Man.

Several in with a squeak but the suggestion is MY MATE POLLY, who remains low mileage in this sphere and arrives on the back of a couple of good efforts since the cheekpieces were reapplied. Dunstall Rambler kept mistakes to a minimum when scoring readily at Wincanton recently, so he heads up the opposition, with Iron d'Ex and Garitsa Bay taken to fight out third.

Preference is for MY MATE POLLY, who has solid recent form and may still have more to offer. Iron d'Ex is second pick.

13:30 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (13/8 +13%) Golden Point	1.625 13/8(+13%)	(2) Golden Point 13/8, Modest in bumpers but showed more than on hurdles debut when third of 12 in a novice at Carlisle a month ago. Type to go on progressing. Bred to stay further but latest 19l third at Carlisle brings her into it.
3 (3) (5/2 +0%) Holly Bird	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(3) Holly Bird 5/2, From the family of top-class hurdler/very smart chaser Oscar Whisky and showed something to work on when fourth in a novice at Ayr on hurdling debut. Goes up in trip now and she should be a factor in a race like this. Has shown promise in all her runs, last time behind the smart Country Mile; up in trip.
5 (5) (5/2 +44%) Reflection Of You	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(5) Reflection Of You 5/2, Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2023) and followed up in 6-runner bumper here first time out under Rules in April. Hasn't come close to that form in 2 starts over hurdles, though. Beaten about 30l in her two hurdles and Golden Point looks the yard's number one hope.
8 (8) (14/1 +0%) Vroomoz Eile	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Vroomoz Eile 14/1, Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3m) Bennys King. Maiden Irish pointer who was well held on last month's hurdles debut. Went 0-13 in points and ran moderately with a hood added (now off) over 3m at Haydock.
4 (4) (18/1 -50%) Just Her Type	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Just Her Type 18/1, €16,000 3-y-o, Pour Moi mare. Half-sister to fairly useful 3¼m hurdle winner/useful staying chaser Just Your Type and fairly useful hurdler Zanstra, stayed 3m. Runner-up sole start in points in May. Beaten favourite in a 2m4f maiden point at Cothelstone in May; unlikely that's strong form.
6 (6) (20/1 -186%) Royal Creek	20 20/1(-186%)	(6) Royal Creek 20/1, Sister to bumper winner Benign Dictator, and half-sister to fair hurdler West Is Awake. Made a winning debut in a Ballinrobe bumper for Edmond Kent and bought for £90,000 since. That was over 2 years ago and she understandably needed the run on hurdles debut a month ago. Irish bumper winner; long absence prior to finishing tailed off at Kelso last month.
7 (7) (100/1 +0%) Tread Softly Now	100 100/1(+0%)	(7) Tread Softly Now 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden who looks pretty limited. Huge prices and shown precious little so far.

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13:30 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Reflection Of You beat Royal Creek (sixth) when third at Kelso and is expected to confirm her authority over that rival to go close. However, it might prove significant that Derek Fox is booked for her stablemate GOLDEN POINT. Lucinda Russell's six-year-old took a step forward from her first start over hurdles to make the frame at Carlisle and she could find the improvement required to get off the mark. Any market support behind Just Her Type would be interesting.

GOLDEN POINT stuck to her task pretty well when third at Carlisle a month ago and with this slight step up in trip sure to suit, she's capable of winning a novice against her own sex. Holly Bird and Royal Creek are a couple of potential threats.

This looks a good opportunity for HOLLY BIRD who ran perfectly well behind the classy Country Mile on her final start.

13:45 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (11/4 +21%) Aviation	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(1) Aviation 11/4, Shaped well sole start in bumpers and built on encouraging hurdles debut when second of 12 upped to 21f in a Warwick maiden last month. Remains open to improvement and he's a must for the shortlist. Form figures read 432; heading in the right direction and his turn appears to be near.
2 (2) (10/3 -33%) Dunskay	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(2) Dunskay 10/3, Related to a couple of useful types and winner of 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers last term, including when last seen at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) where he had 3 subsequent hurdles winners behind. Since had a wind op and brings potential to the table now faces with a stiffer test on this hurdles debut. Record of 2-3 in bumpers last term and the form has substance; useful hurdles prospect.
6 (6) (9/2 +10%) Roe And Co	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(6) Roe And Co 9/2, Fetched £58,000 after landing a maiden point in November 2023 and it will be very interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting ahead of this Rules debut, particularly in relation to stablemate Dwight K Schrute, who possesses an almost identical profile. Has undergone a wind op. Irish point winner; one of two rules debutants for this stable; check the betting.
5 (5) (5/1 -11%) Malinificent	5 5/1(-11%)	(5) Malinificent 5/1, £52,000 buy who was runner-up on his sole completed start in points. Showed promise on hurdles debut in a 6-runner 2m Leicester novice last month and he's a live each-way candidate with this step up in trip a good move. Ran respectably at Leicester on rules debut; open to progress and has possibilities.
3 (3) (7/1 +30%) Dwight K Schrute	7 7/1(+30%)	(3) Dwight K Schrute 7/1, £80,000 4-y-o. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser in France La Henriade and fair 2m hurdle winner Docte Dina. Successful sole run between the flags in February 2023 and, though absent since, he needs a close on Rules debut for his respected, in-form new yard. British point winner who is one of two rules debutants for this yard; market helpful.
4 (4) (8/1 +0%) Espoir Des Forges	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Espoir Des Forges 8/1, Promise when placed in pair of 19f Warwick maiden hurdles during the spring. However, he proved to be something of a let-down when only seventh on his reappearance at Chepstow and he arguably lacks the potential of some of these. Ran well twice at Warwick last spring and has place claims if back to that form.
7 (7) (10/1 -54%) Sole Solution	10 10/1(-54%)	(7) Sole Solution 10/1, Winner of both bumper starts during 2022/23 campaign and, following almost 2 years off, he was understandably in need of the experience/run on hurdles debut in November. Subsequently chased home a potentially smart novice in Sixmilebridge upped to 20.5f at Leicester (heavy) and he's a big player. Ran encouragingly on latest hurdles start; good chance if returning to his bumper form.
8 (8) (25/1 -25%) Another Pearl	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Another Pearl 25/1, Dam triple bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler. Signs of ability in bumpers but will probably be brought along gradually in this sphere, with a view to handicaps. Hurdles debutante who has plenty to find on bumper form.
15 (15) (66/1 +34%) Majestic Mia	66 66/1(+34%)	(15) Majestic Mia 66/1, Didn't show enough on recent C&D Rules debut to suggest that she'll play a leading role in this contest. Well beaten over C&D last month on rules debut.
10 (10) (66/1 +56%) Chosen Bae	66 66/1(+56%)	(10) Chosen Bae 66/1, Placed in Irish points but pulled up on Newton Abbot hurdle debut in July 2023 and beaten a long way on recent comeback run at Uttoxeter where he sported a first-time hood/tongue strap (both retained). Dismal form under rules.
11 (11) (66/1 +67%) Clashmore Banter	66 66/1(+67%)	(11) Clashmore Banter 66/1, Makes very little appeal making her Rules debut having offered little in 4 starts between the flags. Far from solid on her Irish point form.
14 (14) (66/1 0%) King's Consort	66 66/1(0%)	(14) King's Consort 66/1, Youmzain mare. Dam multiple bumper winner/made frame sole start over hurdles. Placed on the second of her 2 starts between the flags back in March 2023. Probably best watched on Rules debut. Made the frame in point bumpers for this trainer in 2023; follow the market signals.
9 (9) (100/1 +33%) Braunton Burrows	100 100/1(+33%)	(9) Braunton Burrows 100/1, Offered little in a trio of bumpers (first two for Nigel Twiston-Davies) and pulled up on hurdles bow at Doncaster when last seen 12 months ago. Poor chance on form.
13 (13) (100/1 +33%) Gemi Cat	100 100/1(+33%)	(13) Gemi Cat 100/1, Out of a hurdling winner in France but doesn't look like a winner-in-waiting herself judged on what she's shown on the racecourse so far. Yard also saddles Majestic Mia. Beaten long way over C&D last time.
16 (16) (100/1 +33%) The Dancing Lass	100 100/1(+33%)	(16) The Dancing Lass 100/1, Last of 6 in bumper at Bangor on debut in October and then trailed in last of 8 finishers switched to hurdles in a Hereford novice. Has achieved little in two outings.
12 (12) (100/1 +50%) Dontworrywegotthis	100 100/1(+50%)	(12) Dontworrywegotthis 100/1, Offered little only start in bumpers and has fared no better in 2 starts since switched to hurdles. Has failed to beat a rival in three runs.

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13:45 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

MALINIFICENT offered plenty to work with when third on his Rules bow over an inadequate trip at Leicester last month. This distance looks ideal for Warren Greatrex's point-to-point recruit and he is taken to open his account. The biggest danger may emerge in the shape of hurdles debutant Dunskay, who cannot be taken lightly after landing a couple of bumpers last season. Aviation must also enter calculations after filling the runner-up spot at Warwick.

Several to consider in what has the makings of an informative novice. DUNSKAY is just about the most interesting of the shortlisted candidates, with the form of his latest bumper success at Huntingdon working out well. Sole Solution stepped up on his hurdles debut when runner-up at Leicester last month and he is feared most ahead of Aviation and Malinificent. Jamie Snowden fields former point winners Dwight K Schrute and Roe And Co, both of whom need a close look in the betting.

As regards the runners who already have hurdles form, AVIATION holds particularly solid claims. Dunskay is second choice.

14:00 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (5/4 +29%) Travail D'orfevre	1.25 5/4(+29%)	(6) Travail D'orfevre 5/4, Opened chase account on reappearance last season and placed all 6 subsequent starts during that campaign. Coped with the sizeable step up in trip when third in the Borders National at Kelso (32.4f, soft) last month and he's strongly respected on this first attempt at 3m. Drops in trip/grade after creditable third in last month's Borders National.
4 (4) (11/4 +50%) Monochromix	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(4) Monochromix 11/4, Bettered hurdles exploits switched to fences in second half of last term, making the frame in 3 handicap chases at around 2½m here (twice) and at Carlisle. No progress in cheekpieces both starts this season but could have a say if the new headgear (first-time blinkers) and step back up in trip help. Didn't jump well enough last time but began chasing career with four good 2m4f runs.
5 (5) (4/1 +47%) Prince Des Fichaux	4 4/1(+47%)	(5) Prince Des Fichaux 4/1, Winner of Ffos Las handicap on second start over fences/final run for Sam Thomas in April 2023. Went close twice in higher-grade handicap chases at Newcastle last winter and, though well held all 3 starts so far this season, he is very dangerous to discount eased in class off this reduced mark. Excellent second in last season's Eider Chase but out of form this term (three runs).
2 (2) (9/2 -29%) Destiny Is All	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(2) Destiny Is All 9/2, Boasts a good record when fresh and bolstered that after 6 months off when landing 6-runner C&D handicap (good to soft) in October. Commensurate with his in-and-out profile he misfired at Newcastle next time but this 11-y-o will be a player if on a going day. Yard also represented by Monochromix. Five chase wins, the latest over C&D in October; below form last time; still considered.

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14:00 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

TRAVAIL D'ORFEVRE made the frame in the Borders National at Kelso and could be the answer having been dropped 1lb since that effort. Today's shorter trip is unlikely to pose him any problems and this appears a good opportunity for the bottom-weight to get his head back in front. Shighness is entitled to be sharper for her return at Carlisle last month, while C&D winner Destiny Is All is also respected.

The consistent TRAVAIL D'ORFEVRE could be the answer on his first attempt at 3m following a highly respectable effort over a marathon trip in the Borders National. It took a few runs before Prince des Fichaux was able to do himself justice last season and he will be a real threat if able to reproduce the form he showed at Newcastle last winter. Monochromix also makes some appeal.

This can go to TRAVAIL D'ORFEVRE, who usually runs over shorter trips but gave a very good account over 4m last month.

14:15 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (9/4 +10%) Solar System	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(4) Solar System 9/4, Largely progressive in handicaps, making it 3 wins in last 6 starts when seeing off 7 rivals over 21f here last month. A 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing now stepping up in trip. Improving 6yo who scored over 2m5f here last month and has now won three of his last six.
7 (7) (5/2 +17%) Gustoso	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(7) Gustoso 5/2, Benefitted from the step up in trip when successful over 25.5f at Hereford last month, staying on well. A 5 lb rise may not stop one who is very much unexposed as a stayer. Returned to form with clearcut win at Hereford last month; still unexposed at around 3m.
2 (2) (4/1 +11%) James Jet	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) James Jet 4/1, Winning pointer who showed benefit of a wind op when landing handicaps over hurdles/fences at the end of 2023. Struggled on next 3 starts but back on song when second in chase at Southwell (3m) in May (final start for Warren Greatrex. Gone well fresh before and respected for new yard after wind op. Inconsistent for previous stable and has fitness to prove here but still considered.
1 (1) (8/1 -7%) Planet Legend	8 8/1(-7%)	(1) Planet Legend 8/1, Bounced back from a poor run at Huntingdon when second of 4 over 25f at Catterick in November. Should be competitive but suspicion that wait for a first handicap win will go on. Chased home very progressive rival at Catterick last time and ought to feature again here.
3 (3) (10/1 -25%) Fontana Ellissi	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Fontana Ellissi 10/1, Runner-up twice at Cheltenham in late 2023. Not disgraced in 2 runs back from 13 months off last winter but off a further year ahead of this reappearance. Returned from layoff with two respectable runs last winter but off for another year since.
9 (9) (12/1 +0%) Faded Fantasy	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Faded Fantasy 12/1, Not won since June 2023 but went close on first attempt over fences at Hereford (25f) in November. Hasn't built on that in a chase/hurdle since. Game second on chasing debut but two laboured efforts followed; too unreliable.
5 (5) (16/1 +0%) Hardy Fella	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Hardy Fella 16/1, Scored over fences at Fontwell in 2023 but generally out of sorts since and a more compelling case can be made for most of his rivals. Regressive 8yo; suited by this C&D but needs to turn a corner.
8 (8) (20/1 +20%) Aquila Sky	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Aquila Sky 20/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Reached the frame 3 times over fences in the first half of 2024 but not in the same form back from a break in November and now reverts to hurdles in a bid to get back to form. Out of form over fences in the autumn and very difficult to enthuse over at present.
6 (6) (100/1 -52%) Imperial Storm	100 100/1(-52%)	(6) Imperial Storm 100/1, Bumper/ hurdles winner for Fergal O'Brien but off for 500 days prior to pulling up in a point in May and beaten a long way in handicap hurdles at Chepstow and Hereford in recent months. Returned to racing under rules with two heavy defeats in the autumn.

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14:15 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

GUSTOSO showed a big chunk of improvement when stepping up in distance to score comfortably at Hereford and a 5lb rise might prove to be on the lenient side. Henry Daly's six-year-old should have plenty more to offer and could prove hard to beat again. Solar System made it two wins from his last three starts when justifying favouritism here and he should go well again, providing his stamina holds out over this longer trip. Planet Legend is another to consider.

GUSTOSO could have more to offer as a stayer and is taken to defy the handicapper. The thriving Solar System will be a danger if his stamina holds now stepping up to around 3m for the first time. James Jet could also have a say if new trainer Jamie Snowden has him primed after a 7-month break.

This could be another good opportunity for SOLAR SYSTEM (nap), who continued his improvement with a 2m5f course success 19 days ago.

14:35 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (5/4 +38%) Tommy Combats	1.25 5/4(+38%)	(1) Tommy Combats 5/4, Showed plenty over hurdles last season and stepped up on his encouraging reappearance/chase debut when landing a 10-runner Hexham handicap (15.6f, soft) in December. 5 lb rise fair enough and he should have more to offer as a chaser. Unexposed chaser who finished well when scoring at Hexham last month; respected up 5lb.
5 (5) (4/1 +0%) Heeztheboy	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Heeztheboy 4/1, :Offered little in a bumper/over hurdles but having attracted support, proved a different proposition sent chasing despite being 9 lb out of the weights when scoring at Hexham December last winter. Best effort since when fourth behind Tommy Combats last time and he could have a part to play. Back to form with 3l fourth behind Tommy Combats at Hexham last month; in the mix.
3 (3) (4/1 -60%) Raffles Wonder	4 4/1(-60%)	(3) Raffles Wonder 4/1, Free-going sort who proved better than ever when getting off the mark in a Hexham handicap chase (16.2f, heavy) in March. Reappearance/chase debut third to Tommy Combats over the same C&D was a promising display and entitled to finish closer to that rival on 5 lb better terms here. Made a promising start over fences when third behind Tommy Combats at Hexham; shortlisted.
2 (2) (13/2 -18%) Flash Du Pistolet	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(2) Flash Du Pistolet 13/2, Ex-pointer who made a promising return/chase debut when fourth at Kelso. However, it was a backward step that he subsequently took at Wetherby and others look stronger on this occasion. 0-5 in points and has same record under rules after a disappointing run at Wetherby (2m3f).
6 (6) (14/1 -40%) Fathers Advice	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Fathers Advice 14/1, Runner-up 4 times over hurdles and also second over fences at Newcastle in January. Has failed to trouble the judge in a couple of appearances so far this season, though, and he looks vulnerable. Longstanding maiden and he looks opposable back from 197 days off.
7 (7) (22/1 -57%) Orbys River	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Orbys River 22/1, Poor maiden hurdler who offered little on chase debut at Bangor in October. Mixed record over hurdles and she's not the percentage call on this chase debut.
4 (4) (25/1 +24%) Ardera Cross	25 25/1(+24%)	(4) Ardera Cross 25/1, Veteran who has 9 chase wins at this course to his name. However, ran no sort of race at Carlisle on final outing in 2023/24 and has fared no better in 3 starts here this season (over hurdles last time). 14 wins over fences but he's a 14yo now and has been pulled up here last twice.

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14:35 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Now that the penny has dropped for TOMMY COMBATS after a relatively comfortable breakthrough success at Hexham, the Martin Todhunter-trained six-year-old is likely to have plenty more to come off 5lb higher. He can uphold form with Raffles Wonder (third) and Heeztheboy (fourth) from that contest, with Flash Du Pistolet another to consider now that he drops back in distance.

RAFFLES WONDER is appealing in this rematch with Tommy Combats, having finished just over 2 lengths adrift of that rival on his chase debut at Hexham last month and now meets that rival on 5 lb better terms. Tommy Combats had race-fitness and experience over fences to draw upon that day, factors which help strengthen the case for the selection, who should be sharper here. Heeztheboy was a good fourth in the same Hexham handicap and should also make his presence felt.

Top of the list is the lightly raced 6yo TOMMY COMBATS, who made it second-time lucky over fences when scoring at Hexham last month.

14:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (9/4 +25%) Smiling Getaway	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(2) Smiling Getaway 9/4, Winning pointer/hurdler who improved again to make a successful chasing debut at Ffos Las in October. Struggled in listed company at Warwick next time but may yet have more to offer in this sphere. Won at Ffos Las on chase debut; held in Listed grade since but remains of interest.
1 (1) (11/4 +31%) Ramo	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(1) Ramo 11/4, Fairly useful hurdler who made a winning return in that sphere at this track last year. Pulled up in a competitive event at Aintree 8 months ago but starts out over fences for stable with fine record with similar types. Hurdles form featured a win here on reappearance last term; interesting back at Ludlow.
4 (4) (4/1 -33%) Roger Pol	4 4/1(-33%)	(4) Roger Pol 4/1, Went in at the first attempt over fences at Southwell in October and backed it up with a good staying-on third of 5 in handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f, good) 37 days ago. Merits serious consideration back up in trip. Still unexposed over fences and shapes as if this new trip is worth exploring.
3 (3) (8/1 +33%) Party Business	8 8/1(+33%)	(3) Party Business 8/1, Seemingly not the force of old and was pulled up over hurdles at Sandown last time, so plenty to prove back over the larger obstacles. Inconsistent this term and ran dismally in sole attempt over fences; opposed.
6 (6) (8/1 +43%) Balkardy	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Balkardy 8/1, Made light of a six-month lay-off when landing 5-runner handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) in October and generally respectable efforts since, third here last time. Not dismissed. Ran respectably here last time but made mistakes and ideally needs to jump better.
5 (5) (12/1 -20%) Masters Legacy	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Masters Legacy 12/1, Chase debut winner at Exeter in November 2022 but more miss than hit since and was pulled up at the same course last time. Hard to make a solid case for. Won at Exeter in November 2022; lightly raced and below that form since.
7 (7) (14/1 -17%) Fever Dream	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Fever Dream 14/1, Winner over hurdles at Perth in June and followed that with a couple of respectable efforts in defeat. Yet to fire over fences but it's still early days. Chase form comprises one good effort and two dismal efforts; not a solid option.

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14:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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

ROGER POL backed up his victory at Southwell with a fair third over 2m3f at Doncaster and goes off an unchanged rating. With Gavin Sheehan back on board and the step up in trip a possible source of improvement, he could be the one to beat. Smiling Getaway could only manage a well-held fifth in Listed company at Warwick, but this is an easier assignment and she might have more to offer on only her third chase start. Balkardy isn't out of it either.

ROGER POL, having made a winning start to chasing, found the trip too sharp last time, so he's fancied to get back on the up returned to a suitable distance. Smiling Getaway still has more to offer in this sphere and Ramo looks a fascinating chasing debutant.

Back at Ludlow, chase debutant RAMO is particularly interesting. Roger Pol and Smiling Getaway look the chief threats.

15:10 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (1/1 +100%) Maghlaak	1 1/1(+100%)	(1) Maghlaak 1/1, Fairly useful Flat performer who is going the right way over hurdles for new yard, following Wetherby novice success with a ready Catterick handicap win under James Robottom on New Year's Day. A penalty seems unlikely to stop him. Easily won a weak handicap at Catterick under James Robottom; penalised.
5 (5) (5/2 +58%) Rock On Jet	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(5) Rock On Jet 5/2, Placed on all 3 starts over hurdles, on the latest finishing 13 lengths third over C&D in November (subsequently found to have bled from the nose). Wears a first-time hood now handicapping. Placed in three novices and might not be overburdened off this mark on handicap debut.
9 (9) (13/2 +74%) Ballyfort	6.5 13/2(+74%)	(9) Ballyfort 13/2, Well held on Kelso handicap hurdle debut/reappearance in October and has failed to complete in a pair of handicap chases since. Not the easiest to assess back hurdling. Returns to this scene after two non-completions over fences; not entirely ruled out.
3 (3) (15/2 -25%) Yorkshire Lady	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(3) Yorkshire Lady 15/2, Won a 2m Wetherby novice on hurdle last February. First hurdle outing since when fifth in handicap back there last month. Could benefit from that first experience of a handicap hurdle and retains potential. Well held on handicap debut but this novice winner can do better; smart on the Flat.
2 (2) (22/1 -83%) Hasty Brook	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Hasty Brook 22/1, Fairly useful at his best over hurdles but offered little after 20 months off at Haydock 33 days ago. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Handy mark on peak form but tailed off last month after a long absence.
8 (8) (22/1 -38%) It's Dan	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) It's Dan 22/1, Showed promise in maiden hurdles in spring 2023 and again back from a long absence at Kelso in December. His opening mark isn't obviously generous but he is a potential improver. Maiden form respected; latest defeat was after an absence; handicap debut here.
4 (4) (100/1 -52%) Pacini	100 100/1(-52%)	(4) Pacini 100/1, Has gone the wrong way since winning a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott last December, including beaten a long way in 2 handicap starts for new yard. Left Gordon Elliott under a cloud and for £3,500; tailed off in handicaps for this yard.

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15:10 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Turned out again quickly after an easy success on his handicap hurdle debut at Catterick last week, MAGHLAAK looks more than capable of following up under a 7lb penalty for his in-form connections. That may be at the main expense of Yorkshire Lady, who should come on plenty for just her second start over timber at Wetherby. Placed on each of his three starts since joining George Bewley, Rock On Jet is expected to be thereabouts as well.

A race which essentially revolves around MAGHLAAK, who will be hard to beat under a penalty if over his New Year's Day exertions. Yorkshire Lady could be wiser with her first experience of a handicap hurdle behind her and is second choice ahead of handicap newcomer Rock On Jet.

With him so useful on the Flat, it's no surprise to see MAGHLAAK now doing well over hurdles and he can bring up the hat-trick.

15:25 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 (14) (5/4 +44%) Sullivan Bay	1.25 5/4(+44%)	(14) Sullivan Bay 5/4, Showed next to nothing for Henrietta Knight but back to winning ways on first start for this yard on AW Flat at Chelmsford (2m) in October. Placed on all 3 outings since, including a close second in a 20.5f handicap hurdle at Plumpton. Big player under Sean Bowen. Has done well under both codes since joining current yard; big player back over hurdles.
15 (15) (8/1 -23%) Von Hallers	8 8/1(-23%)	(15) Von Hallers 8/1, First form when fifth of 9 in 2½m Hereford handicap hurdle in October. An unexposed profile provides hope that she can build on that. Fair fifth at Hereford in October and could have untapped potential over this longer trip.
4 (4) (9/1 -13%) Les's Jersey Royal	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Les's Jersey Royal 9/1, Some promise on 20.5f Leicester hurdle debut in November. Well held in 2 outings over 2m but should appreciate the step back up in trip now handicapping. It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. In good hands and still early days but he needs a transformation on handicap debut.
8 (8) (10/1 -25%) Churchman	10 10/1(-25%)	(8) Churchman 10/1, Went close in 2m course handicap last February. Should stay this far but off since a below-form fifth over 2½m at Bangor in May. 0-9 over hurdles but he's on a workable mark and is not ruled out on his return.
10 (10) (12/1 -20%) Olivia Kate	12 12/1(-20%)	(10) Olivia Kate 12/1, Advanced her form when easily getting off the mark in 10-runner C&D handicap (soft) in November but not in anything like the same form when seventh at Uttoxeter since. A return to Ludlow needs to help spark a revival. Easy win over C&D in November but was disappointing off revised mark at Uttoxeter.
11 (11) (12/1 -20%) De Vega's Warrior	12 12/1(-20%)	(11) De Vega's Warrior 12/1, A frustrating maiden handicapper on Flat. Best run over hurdles when third of 11 on 20.5f Southwell handicap debut last month and the yard has hit form in recent days. Placed on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell last month; player if he can build on that.
2 (2) (14/1 -17%) Babatunde	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Babatunde 14/1, Purchased for £50,000 after finishing third in an Irish point last spring. Only minor promise over hurdles in recent months but handicaps may see him in a better light. Has shown ability over hurdles and this is more realistic on handicap debut; in the mix.
16 (16) (14/1 +13%) Charming Getaway	14 14/1(+13%)	(16) Charming Getaway 14/1, Poor form. Entitled to strip fitter for November's run at Southwell but others are more persuasive. 8yo who is 0-9 and was well held at Southwell latest; down the list.
1 (1) (14/1 +30%) Dublin To Milan	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Dublin To Milan 14/1, Made the frame all 3 starts in points. Comfortably held in 2m novice hurdles but potential improver now handicapping over a longer trip. Unexposed 6yo and he's a possible improver upped in trip on handicap debut.
9 (9) (20/1 +39%) Bruce Gobbler	20 20/1(+39%)	(9) Bruce Gobbler 20/1, Little form of worth for the Philip Hobbs & Johnson White stable last season, including well held on handicap debut in February. Has won a point since but well-held fourth in this sphere last month ahead of this return to hurdles. Point winner who is lightly raced over hurdles and he's not discounted back in this sphere.
7 (7) (25/1 -79%) Tom Taggle	25 25/1(-79%)	(7) Tom Taggle 25/1, Poor form in a bumper and 3 hurdles but could fare better in handicaps. One to note in the betting. Unexposed and he's bred to be much better than this opening mark; one to keep an eye on.
3 (3) (25/1 +0%) Call Your Bluff	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Call Your Bluff 25/1, Best effort over hurdles when third over 2m at Kempton in November. Steps up in trip for handicap debut with a first-time tongue tie also added. Mixed form in three runs so far and market should guide on handicap debut; tongue-tie on.
6 (6) (25/1 +38%) Brockarno	25 25/1(+38%)	(6) Brockarno 25/1, Third on the second of his 3 qualifying runs over hurdles but made an inauspicious start to his handicap career at Uttoxeter just before Christmas. Signs of ability in his qualifying runs but was beaten 41l on handicap debut last month.
5 (5) (50/1 0%) Mac's Xpress	50 50/1(0%)	(5) Mac's Xpress 50/1, Remains a long-standing maiden and has offered little in 3 starts since joining this yard. 0-26 over hurdles and has been tailed off in all three runs for current yard.
12 (12) (50/1 +0%) Seahouses	50 50/1(+0%)	(12) Seahouses 50/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat for Ralph Beckett but only poor form over hurdles, including pulled up in both handicaps. Can only be watched. Pulled up in both handicaps over hurdles and can only be watched.
13 (13) (100/1 +0%) Prairie Queen	100 100/1(+0%)	(13) Prairie Queen 100/1, Has looked limited in bumpers and over hurdles, including pulled up on handicap debut last month. A first-time tongue tie needs to spark improvement. Still unexposed in this sphere but needs a tongue-tie to make a big difference.

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15:25 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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

SULLIVAN BAY has been much improved since joining current connections and, narrowly denied at Plumpton on his most recent start in this sphere, the five-year-old looks the one to beat. The booking of Sean Bowen is another plus and he is preferred to recent Southwell third De Vega's Warrior, as well as Churchman, who has decent claims on his penultimate effort at Uttoxeter. Dublin To Milan and Von Hallers cannot be ruled out either.

SULLIVAN BAY has had a good spell since joining Jim & Suzi Best and is the most solid option in a race featuring a few who haven't shown much so far but could take a step forward in handicaps. The good recent form of the Henrietta Knight stable earns De Vega's Warrior a place on the shortlist, along with handicap newcomers Babatunde and Les's Jersey Royal.

It's hard to get away from SULLIVAN BAY, who has done really under both codes for his new yard including a near miss at Plumpton.

15:45 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (3/1 +14%) Baratablet	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Baratablet 3/1, €37,000 3-y-o, Wings of Eagles gelding. Dam (h117), 2¼m-2½m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 2¾m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3¼m) Perfect Man. Of obvious interest on debut. 37,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam 2m1f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner.
11 (11) (7/2 +36%) Parish Quiz	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(11) Parish Quiz 7/2, €10,000 3-y-o, £100,000 4-y-o, Snow Sky gelding. Half-brother to poor hurdler No More No. Dam ran twice over hurdles. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Mar 2024). One to note on Rules debut. Fetched £100,000 after beating one other finisher in an Irish point (3m, heavy).
8 (8) (7/2 -56%) Kevlar	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(8) Kevlar 7/2, Attracted support and showed up well under a positive ride when third at Musselburgh first time out, briefly looking to have the race sewn up. He should improve for that and makes plenty of appeal. 100-30 at Musselburgh and finished a close third having sat handy off a steady pace.
1 (1) (15/2 -50%) Auchinlek	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(1) Auchinlek 15/2, Champs Elysees gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Blazing Emily. Dam (c151/h137) 2m-2¾m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m). Bred to go well in this sphere. Half-brother to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Blazing Emily; dam a smart jumper.
7 (7) (8/1 +0%) Kelvin Forlonge	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) Kelvin Forlonge 8/1, Showed something to work on when third at Hexham 86 days ago. That form is proving solid and he may step forward from it. Well held at Hexham (soft) three months ago but the front two are useful types.
14 (14) (10/1 +70%) Lester Mail	10 10/1(+70%)	(14) Lester Mail 10/1, €13,000 3-y-o, Great Pretender gelding. Brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Elvis Mail. Probably be brought along gradually. Brother to smart and prolific 2m-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Elvis Mail.
10 (10) (16/1 -60%) Out Of The Woods	16 16/1(-60%)	(10) Out Of The Woods 16/1, Ectot gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Foxfire Glow and fairly useful hurdler Invocation. Interesting newcomer. Half-brother to four winners; positive pedigree and yard respected.
4 (4) (20/1 -11%) Eagle's Cairn	20 20/1(-11%)	(4) Eagle's Cairn 20/1, £34,000 3-y-o, Wings of Eagles gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Miss Fairfax. Worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Half-brother to winners Miss Fairfax (2m7f/3m1f hurdle) and Clashhill (point).
5 (5) (20/1 +39%) Gallus Norman	20 20/1(+39%)	(5) Gallus Norman 20/1, Telescope gelding. Dam (h137) 2m-2½m hurdle winner (stayed 3m), also 5f-1¾m winner who stayed 2¼m on Flat. Wears hood. Out of a Cesarewitch runner-up and useful winning hurdler; hooded for debut.
6 (6) (33/1 -175%) Jack Dempsey	33 33/1(-175%)	(6) Jack Dempsey 33/1, From quite a good family and outran big odds to finish second over C&D on debut. This looks more competitive, though. Hammered by the odds-on winner here in November and that race lacked depth.
3 (3) (66/1 +34%) Coylton King	66 66/1(+34%)	(3) Coylton King 66/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Adveram, stays 25f. Dam fair 2½m-3m hurdle/chase winner. Likely to need more time. Half-brother to 2m3f hurdle winner Adveram; dam 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner.
9 (9) (100/1 -52%) Lucius Verus	100 100/1(-52%)	(9) Lucius Verus 100/1, Gladiatorus gelding. Dam modest maiden hurdler. Unlikely to feature. Dam unplaced bumpers and 2m-2m5f hurdles, out of 2m-2m4f chase winner.
13 (13) (125/1 -150%) Masala Chai	125 125/1(-150%)	(13) Masala Chai 125/1, Related to 4 winners but didn't offer much on debut for Jack Channon a year ago, so hard to imagine she will get involved in this. With Jack Channon when seventh of 17 in a Newbury bumper for mares in late 2023.
12 (12) (150/1 -50%) Ailsa	150 150/1(-50%)	(12) Ailsa 150/1, Centaurian mare. Dam poor maiden on Flat (stayed 6f). Doesn't make much appeal on paper. Dam unplaced 5f-1m (RPR 44), half-sister to 7f/1m winner Toccata Blue.

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15:45 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A promising third when going from the front and only headed inside the final furlong at Musselburgh, KEVLAR is entitled to improve plenty for the experience and he can strike with Brian Hughes taking over in the saddle. A well-related sort by Champs Elysees for a leading owner, Auchinlek is a newcomer to note, as is Baratablet, who has a decent NH pedigree. The Lucinda Russell yard is in fine form, and Kelvin Forlonge wasn't disgraced on debut at Hexham.

BARATABLET is likely to need further in time but makes appeal on pedigree and represents a stable that does well in this sphere, so he could be worth chancing if the market speaks in his favour. Point winner Parish Quiz is another one to note and Kevlar is the clear pick of those with bumper form.

A chance is taken on BARATABLET, representing a yard that's won this bumper twice since 2019.

15:55 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (9/4 -38%) Claim Du Brizais	2.25 9/4(-38%)	(4) Claim Du Brizais 9/4, Cost £130,000 after finishing second in an Irish point almost a year ago and made a positive start under Rules when third in a better race than this at Aintree a couple of months ago. Sets the standard and can do better. Kept on for third at Aintree (good) and that form has worked out well.
1 (1) (4/1 +20%) Blue Betty	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Blue Betty 4/1, Blue Bresil mare. Dam, ran twice in bumpers, half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chase winner (stayed 3m) Bitofapuzzle. One to note on debut. £90,000 2yo; dam unplaced in bumpers but well related; interesting newcomer.
7 (7) (5/1 +29%) Elusive Feeling	5 5/1(+29%)	(7) Elusive Feeling 5/1, €42,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy mare. Dam (c126/h128) 2m hurdle/chase winner, also 9f winner on Flat. Of obvious interest on debut. 42,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam 1m1f Flat and 2m hurdle/chase winner.
8 (8) (6/1 +0%) Fresh As A Daisy	6 6/1(+0%)	(8) Fresh As A Daisy 6/1, Related to a useful sort in bumpers and was pitched into listed company for her debut at Huntingdon, finishing a promising fifth. Open to improvement and can make her presence felt. Ran in a Listed race at Huntingdon (soft; 14-1) and shaped well despite that 11l defeat.
10 (10) (16/1 -33%) Mistletoe	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Mistletoe 16/1, Linda's Lad mare. Dam winning pointer. Won sole start in point bumpers, so shouldn't be taken lightly. Won a Great Trethew point bumper by 4l in November (soft); questionable form.
12 (12) (16/1 -14%) Philippa's Choice	16 16/1(-14%)	(12) Philippa's Choice 16/1, Fell on her only start in points but showed ability in a bumper at Chepstow a couple of months ago and could compete for a place if she builds on that. 20-1 at Chepstow and showed a degree of promise in finishing a 9l fourth.
2 (2) (16/1 +68%) Border Gem	16 16/1(+68%)	(2) Border Gem 16/1, Out of a winning pointer and signs of ability in a bumper at Taunton in November. Will need to step forward markedly from that if she's to make an impact, though. 22-1 when never dangerous on good to soft at Taunton in November.
3 (3) (20/1 +0%) Celestron Star	20 20/1(+0%)	(3) Celestron Star 20/1, Telescope mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Scarlet O'Tara. Dam (c131/h135), 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, sister to temperamental hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Westerners Son. Half-sister to 2m3f-2m7f hurdle winner Scarlet O'Tara; dam won a bumper.
15 (15) (20/1 +0%) Gaelic Saint	20 20/1(+0%)	(15) Gaelic Saint 20/1, Saint Des Saints filly. Dam, French hurdler (19f winner), half-sister to French hurdler/chase winner (17f/2¼m winner) Gaelic Ocean. Not discounted on debut. Fourth foal; dam French 2m3f Listed hurdle winner; the only 4yo in the field.
5 (5) (20/1 +20%) Dellahay	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) Dellahay 20/1, Not much to go on pedigree wise and she didn't feature at Ffos Las on debut a couple of months ago. Others are more persuasive. Travelled well for a long way at Ffos Las (good/soft; 28-1) but found nothing for pressure.
6 (6) (25/1 +0%) Ebarana	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Ebarana 25/1, Champs Elysees mare. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Ebadiyan. Stable can get one ready and she's worth a market check. Dam a half-sister to useful types over jumps and on the Flat.
9 (9) (25/1 0%) Land Girl's Luck	25 25/1(0%)	(9) Land Girl's Luck 25/1, Workforce mare. Dam (h99) bumper winner. Wears tongue strap. Placed both starts in point bumpers, runner-up last time (Jan 2024). Placed in two point bumpers at Larkhill last winter; best watched on rules debut.
11 (11) (25/1 +62%) Never Told Me	25 25/1(+62%)	(11) Never Told Me 25/1, Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to fair 3m chase winner So They Say. Dam (h94) 2½m hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Likely to need time. Fourth foal; half-sister to point/2m7f chase winner So They Say.
13 (13) (66/1 -32%) She That Shares	66 66/1(-32%)	(13) She That Shares 66/1, Mizzou mare. Half-sister to 4 winners, including Amadeon. Dam 1½m winner. Wears tongue strap. Bred to have enough speed for this test. Half-sister to four winners on Flat and over jumps; tongue tied for debut and best watched.

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15:55 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A highly encouraging third on debut when keeping on from off the pace in an Aintree race that has worked out well, CLAIM DU BRIZAIS arguably sets the standard on form and can get off the mark. Blue Betty hails from a yard that knows how to ready one first time, while fellow newcomers Celestron Star and Elusive Feeling should also be monitored for market support. Fresh As A Daisy was set a stiff task first time out and will be much happier here.

Point winner CLAIM DU BRIZAIS arrives on the back of a solid Rules debut at Aintree and is fancied to open her account at the possible expense of Fresh As A Daisy, who should have learned from her initial outing in listed company at Huntingdon. Blue Betty is the pick of the newcomers on paper.

Dan Skelton's CLAIM DU BRIZAIS finished third at Aintree in a race that's worked out well and she looks the one to be with.

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (13/8 +7%) Lequinto	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(1) Lequinto 13/8, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Attracted support and shaped well when third of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 6 days ago, left poorly placed. Expected to be bang there eased in class. On much reduced mark and was an eyecatching third at Lingfield last week; interesting.
6 (6) (9/2 -35%) Classy Clarets	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(6) Classy Clarets 9/2, Hooded for first time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (5.1f, 11/2) 23 days ago, driven out. 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent a bold follow-up bid back up in trip. Made breakthrough when scoring with hood added here last month; respected back up in trip.
3 (3) (5/1 +64%) Royal Musketeer	5 5/1(+64%)	(3) Royal Musketeer 5/1, 8/1, last of 12 in handicap at Leicester (6f, soft). Off 118 days and below winning mark if he's fully tuned for this. Went close at Newmarket on penultimate run; needs watching in market back from a break.
2 (2) (7/1 -8%) Em Jay Kay	7 7/1(-8%)	(2) Em Jay Kay 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 13/2) 44 days ago. Back up in trip and he's likely to give it another good go. Won over C&D in November before a fair fifth over 5f next time; respected back up in trip.
9 (9) (11/1 -47%) Not Just Yet	11 11/1(-47%)	(9) Not Just Yet 11/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Needs everything to fall right. 1-24 but he's had a couple of close calls over C&D for his new yard; possibilities.
8 (8) (12/1 +52%) Professor Tickle	12 12/1(+52%)	(8) Professor Tickle 12/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 20/1) 33 days ago. Down to a tempting mark if he can bounce back with usual blinkers left off. Has struggled at Lingfield last twice and he needs a major revival back in trip.
10 (10) (14/1 +30%) Good Karma	14 14/1(+30%)	(10) Good Karma 14/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago. Has tumbled down the weights but he's been laboured in both runs for new yard; passed over.
4 (4) (18/1 -29%) Hallowed Time	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Hallowed Time 18/1, Finally opened his account at Chester in September. 16/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) 74 days ago. Well held in final two runs in the autumn and he's 0-7 on AW; down the list.
7 (7) (66/1 -100%) Haworth Star	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Haworth Star 66/1, Winner at Newcastle in September. Eighth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at this course (7.2f) 46 days ago, proving too free. Down the field in both runs for new yard and he's now 1-13; others are more convincing.
11 (11) (125/1 -89%) Kipp Kelly	125 125/1(-89%)	(11) Kipp Kelly 125/1, Last of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 23 days ago. Lots to prove at present despite tumbling mark. Nine-race maiden who has finished ahead of only two rivals in his five handicaps.

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17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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LEQUINTO went into plenty of notebooks when finishing a never-nearer third at Lingfield six days ago. The veteran was denied a clear run at a crucial point and, granted some better luck, compensation could be on the cards. A first-time hood appeared to improve 5f track scorer Classy Clarets last month and he isn't taken lightly now nudged up 3lb in the handicap. C&D winner Em Jay Kay is also worth a second look.

LEQUINTO shaped well when third in a better handicap than this at Lingfield last week and he's of strong interest down in class. Em Jay Kay and Classy Clarets head the opposition.

The vote goes to LEQUINTO, who is on a much reduced mark and didn't get any luck when an eyecatching third at Lingfield last Tuesday.

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (13/8 +35%) Radiant Beauty	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(3) Radiant Beauty 13/8, Winner at Kempton in August. and right back to form away from soft ground when excellent second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago. Up 3 lb but has to be taken seriously. Still lightly raced and she got back on track with a near miss over C&D latest; respected.
2 (2) (9/4 +55%) Samra Star	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(2) Samra Star 9/4, Different proposition when making second start here a winning one over 9.5f in August. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 11/2) 60 days ago, slowly away. Hood on first time. Unexposed 4yo and she could find more progress with hood added; not ruled out.
1 (1) (5/1 -150%) Enola Grey	5 5/1(-150%)	(1) Enola Grey 5/1, Three wins from 23 runs last year. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (7.2f, 7/2) 16 days ago, overcoming positional bias in the process. Step back up in trip no issue and 2 lb rise won't prevent a very bold follow-up bid. Came from last to first when winning here (7f) latest; big player again back up in trip.
4 (4) (7/1 -17%) Jazzy Angel	7 7/1(-17%)	(4) Jazzy Angel 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 17/2) 35 days ago, though that was in a deeper race than this. Significantly back up in trip. Dual course winner who had excuses when dropped to 6f last time; dangerous back up in trip.
5 (5) (8/1 -33%) Noisy Music	8 8/1(-33%)	(5) Noisy Music 8/1, Course winner. Latest win here in September. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Up in trip. Looks weighted near best off this mark but she's reliable and should go well again.

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f Race Class Flow

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Having scored a shade cosily over 7f here last time out, ENOLA GREY looks more than capable of defying a 2lb higher mark. A return to an extended mile should pose little issue for Gemma Tutty's mare and, dropping in class, she rates as the one to beat. Radiant Beauty arrives on the back of a narrow C&D defeat and she may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of the lightly-raced Samra Star.

ENOLA GREY was arguably value for extra given she was held up in a steadily-run race when successful over 7.2f here a fortnight ago and a 2 lb rise should be within range. A case of sorts can be made for each of these, with Radiant Beauty and Jazzy Angel feared most.

It's hard to rule out any of these but recent course winner ENOLA GREY gets the vote ahead of Radiant Beauty.

18:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (15/8 -25%) Orangesandlemons	1.875 15/8(-25%)	(4) Orangesandlemons 15/8, Promising sort. 8/11, second of 10 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 16 days ago, running on. Remains open to improvement and she should make a bold bid to go one better here. Runner-up at Newcastle in both her starts and she sets the standard; key player.
2 (2) (7/2 +42%) Sweet Couture	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) Sweet Couture 7/2, Thrice-raced filly. Third of 14 in novice (7/1) at Kempton (8f) 26 days ago, having run of race. Drop back to 7f probably no bad thing and solid each-way chance but she is starting to look a shade exposed. Reached the frame in all three runs and she made a bold bid over 1m latest; respected.
6 (6) (5/1 +0%) Song Of Dubai	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Song Of Dubai 5/1, Iffraaj filly. Dam, useful winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m winner), half-sister to smart winner up to 10.3f Banditry. Represents a respected yard and it'll be interesting to see what the market has to say. Out of a useful 1m-1m2f AW winner; interesting newcomer and she needs a close look.
7 (7) (7/1 +56%) Ariri	7 7/1(+56%)	(7) Ariri 7/1, £3,000 yearling, Cable Bay filly. Sister to 5.7f/6f winner Tyger Bay. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Broche. Jockey bookings suggest that Song of Dubai is the stable first-string. Sister to prolific sprint winner; stablemate of Song Of Dubai and needs watching in market.
5 (5) (9/1 +44%) Quick To Decide	9 9/1(+44%)	(5) Quick To Decide 9/1, Once-raced filly. Eighth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (7f, 8/1) on debut. Off 147 days and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Remote eighth on Kempton debut in August and is opposable on return.
3 (3) (16/1 +0%) Grey Phoenix	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Grey Phoenix 16/1, Once-raced filly. 40/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at this course (8.6f) on debut 17 days ago. Will be of greater interest when handicapping further down the line. Half-sister to five winners but was well held at 40-1 on debut here last month.
11 (11) (16/1 -78%) Sixteen One	16 16/1(-78%)	(11) Sixteen One 16/1, Thrice-raced filly. Sixth of 10 in novice at Chelmsford City (6f, 14/1) 18 days ago. Like stablemate Sweet Couture, she looks vulnerable for win purposes. Went very close on Leicester debut but she's taken two backward steps since.
1 (1) (20/1 -43%) Phrygia	20 20/1(-43%)	(1) Phrygia 20/1, 26,000 gns foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Half-sister to useful Italian winner up to 7f Calajunco. Sports a hood for this debut, which is a slight worry, but she's one to note in the betting all the same. Yard also saddles Quick To Decide. 50,000gns yearling; hood is applied on debut and this looks a tough starting point.
8 (8) (33/1 0%) Dixie's Delight	33 33/1(0%)	(8) Dixie's Delight 33/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 12 in maiden at this C&D (25/1) on debut 21 days ago. Opposable. Well held on C&D debut last month and has a lot to find.
9 (9) (250/1 -279%) Holywell Bay	250 250/1(-279%)	(9) Holywell Bay 250/1, Once-raced filly. Twelfth of 13 in novice at Chelmsford City (8f, 125/1) on debut 18 days ago. Readily passed over. Tailed off at 125-1 on Chelmsford debut (1m, AW) last month.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

ORANGESANDLEMONS has done little wrong in her two runner-up efforts at Newcastle to date and a breakthrough victory looks imminent. Ed Bethell's filly ticks plenty of the right boxes and she can repel chief threat Sweet Couture, who only gave way in the closing stages when third over a mile at Kempton so a return to 7f is probably in her favour. Song Of Dubai looks the pick of the newcomers and a market check is advised.

Though ORANGESANDLEMONS failed to land the odds at Newcastle recently having shaped with plenty of promise on debut there in November, she is probably capable of better and this looks like a good opportunity for the Edward Bethell-trained filly to get off the mark. Newcomer Song of Dubai could be the one for the forecast, given that George Boughey's duo Sweet Couture and Sixteen One are both starting to look a shade exposed.

Preference is for ORANGESANDLEMONS who has shown plenty of promise with her two runner-up efforts at Newcastle and sets the standard.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (6/4 +57%) Royal Zabeel	1.5 6/4(+57%)	(5) Royal Zabeel 6/4, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 4/1) 23 days ago. More needed again up 6 lb but this will be just his third start for the Michael Appleby yard and he may well have more to offer. Two good performances for shrewd new connections, winning at Southwell latest; respected.
2 (2) (10/3 -21%) Bobby Bennu	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(2) Bobby Bennu 10/3, Three wins from 7 runs last year. 15/8 and hooded for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 54 days ago, always holding on. 3 lb nudge fair enough and he has to enter calculations. Took well to hood at Lingfield last time; headgear now removed but he is progressive.
3 (3) (9/2 +0%) Brewing	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(3) Brewing 9/2, 5/2, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 18 days ago. Now tried in blinkers and he will be a threat if the headgear helps eke out some improvement. Now only 1lb above last winning mark; possibilities if aided by new headgear.
6 (6) (15/2 -7%) Havanagreattime	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(6) Havanagreattime 15/2, Two wins from 5 runs last year, the latest at Lingfield in December. 9/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 19 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and shouldn't be far away if he takes to this surface. Has the ability to figure, especially granted ideal tactics (3-3 when able to dominate).
1 (1) (12/1 -50%) Golden Mind	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Golden Mind 12/1, 40/1, respectable 5½ lengths fifth of 12 to Night Raider in listed race at Newcastle (6f) 51 days ago. Looks vulnerable under top-weight back in handicap company. Useful on his day but likely needs a career-best performance to defy top weight.
7 (7) (22/1 -83%) Street Kid	22 22/1(-83%)	(7) Street Kid 22/1, Three-time C&D winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f, 12/1) 18 days ago. Has slipped to an attractive mark and he's dangerous to discount. Could revive back at Wolverhampton; has form figures of 7112441 over C&D.
8 (8) (22/1 -10%) Brasil Power	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Brasil Power 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in August. 17/2, last of 11 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago. Others make more appeal on this occasion. Effective on AW but finished last of 11 in C&D event most recently.
4 (4) (33/1 -267%) Society Man	33 33/1(-267%)	(4) Society Man 33/1, 53/10, ninth of 11 in minor event at Compiegne (7f, heavy) when last seen 7 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Fabrice Chappet and the market should be a guide in terms of expectations. Three turf wins in France; betting may prove best guide on British debut.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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BOBBY BENNU showed a liking for a first-time hood when scoring by a length at Lingfield in November and he is only 3lb higher. Roger Varian's four-year-old could take another step forward in order to score off a career-high mark. Royal Zabeel comfortably made his second start for the Mick Appleby stable a victorious one at Southwell and it would be no surprise to see him get involved off 6lb higher. Of the remainder, Brewing makes the most appeal.

The manner of ROYAL ZABEEL's Southwell success last month suggested that his best days are still ahead of him and he is taken defy a 6 lb rise in the weights by following up here. Fellow last-time-out scorer Bobby Bennu is likely to offer stern resistance, while Brewing will also be a threat if responding well to the new headgear. Havanagreattime is another to consider.

Southwell winner ROYAL ZABEEL looks the type to rack up a sequence and is first choice ahead of Bobby Bennu.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (3/1 +14%) Fools Rush In	3 3/1(+14%)	(7) Fools Rush In 3/1, Course winner. 12/1, won 12-runner handicap at Southwell (7f) 9 days ago, making all. Well drawn to attack again and a 2 lb rise may not stop him. Successful at Southwell nine days ago and remains well treated on historical data.
1 (1) (4/1 -33%) Mesaafi	4 4/1(-33%)	(1) Mesaafi 4/1, Good second of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, 2/1) 84 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Fellowes. Can give a good account. Largely consistent maiden for Charlie Fellowes; solid effort here on last appearance.
2 (2) (4/1 +20%) Where's Freddy	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) Where's Freddy 4/1, Latest win at Newmarket in July. Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f, 10/3) 32 days ago, finishing with running left. Makes tapeta debut. Considered. Ran encouragingly in difficult circumstances at Chelmsford last month; likely player.
10 (10) (7/1 +7%) Circles	7 7/1(+7%)	(10) Circles 7/1, C&D winner. 9/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 2 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Irish mare; scored over C&D this time last year; ran encouragingly here on Saturday.
3 (3) (17/2 -143%) Havana Force	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(3) Havana Force 17/2, Career best when winning 9-runner C&D handicap 23 days ago, although was suited by the way the race developed and will need another career best to follow up off 7 lb higher. Opened her account with 3l success over C&D last month in a race that set up nicely.
4 (4) (14/1 +44%) The Caribbean	14 14/1(+44%)	(4) The Caribbean 14/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f) 15 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others are more obvious. Far from solid on 2024 form; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.
8 (8) (18/1 -29%) Harbour Vision	18 18/1(-29%)	(8) Harbour Vision 18/1, Eight-time course winner, including twice over this trip in November. Didn't see it out over 8.6f here last week and treated as if still in form. Won his last two attempts over C&D but this looks a stiffer assignment.
6 (6) (28/1 -12%) Evocative Spark	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Evocative Spark 28/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. 28/1, last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago. Bounce back needed. Not certain to show his form, having failed to beat a rival last time.
5 (5) (33/1 +0%) Eden Storm	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Eden Storm 33/1, C&D winner. 66/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 9 days ago. Difficult ask. Lost his form in 2024, latterly for new yard; similar type to The Caribbean.
9 (9) (50/1 -100%) Flatley	50 50/1(-100%)	(9) Flatley 50/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Kempton (7f) 19 days ago. Needs to step up on recent efforts. Three-time winner at this venue but has a doubt over current form.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

HAVANA FORCE picked her way through the field to run out a three-length victor over track and trip on her latest outing and her confidence will be boosted now that she has got her head in front. The daughter of Havana Grey can defy her 7lb rise and complete a double. Fools Rush In returned to winning ways at Southwell and should remain competitive off 2lb higher, while Mesaafi is another to keep an eye on.

FOOLS RUSH IN was only nudged up 2 lb for his recent Southwell win and may be able to follow up. Where's Freddy wasn't seen to best effect at Chelmsford last month and is a possible threat under Sean Levey, who is often a good booking for the Stuart Williams stable. Mesaafi ended his time for Charlie Fellowes with 3 creditable placed efforts on AW (including C&D) and is also respected starting out for Simon Pearce.

Granted better luck, WHERE'S FREDDY may well be the answer back down in grade. Havana Force is second choice.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (2/1 +33%) Gustav Graves	2 2/1(+33%)	(9) Gustav Graves 2/1, Four-time C&D winner, including this race last year. Hinted at a revival from a falling mark when fifth of 7 at Newcastle (5f) last week. Big player if he can build on that. Four wins over C&D and 14lb below last winning mark; respected if this is truly run.
5 (5) (5/2 +58%) Maharajas Express	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(5) Maharajas Express 5/2, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, heavy, 9/1) 77 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Patrick Morris. Cheekpieces back on. C&D winner now 9lb below last winning mark; worth monitoring in market on stable debut.
7 (7) (10/1 -54%) Apache Star	10 10/1(-54%)	(7) Apache Star 10/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Second at Bath in October and possibly needed first run since when sixth of 12 over 6f here 10 days ago. Blinkers on first time. One of the more likely types. Losing run now up to 14 and he may prefer a stiffer test than this; blinkers on.
2 (2) (11/1 -38%) Basholo	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) Basholo 11/1, Four-time C&D winner, the latest in December. 28/1, seventh of 11 over C&D 16 days ago but respected back in this lower grade. Four wins over C&D; latest defeat came in a better race; respected back at this level.
4 (4) (11/1 -38%) So Obsessed	11 11/1(-38%)	(4) So Obsessed 11/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win at Windsor in June. 25/1, seventh of 10 in handicap over C&D 23 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. C&D winner back down to her last winning mark; possibilities from her good draw.
3 (3) (12/1 -20%) Alafdhal	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Alafdhal 12/1, Course winner. Three wins from 26 runs last year. Sixteen runs since last win in 2024. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. On a losing run of 16 and has been done no favours by the draw.
1 (1) (12/1 -71%) Thismydream	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) Thismydream 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Bath in August. 15/2, bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford (5f) in September. Off 109 days. C&D winner; 1lb above last winning mark amd well drawn, but may just need the run.
6 (6) (18/1 +55%) Soldiers Design	18 18/1(+55%)	(6) Soldiers Design 18/1, Last of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, 50/1) 21 days ago. Tongue strap on for first time. Failed to beat a rival in last three starts, the latest two over 6f here; tongue-tie on.
11 (11) (20/1 -100%) Buraback	20 20/1(-100%)	(11) Buraback 20/1, Course winner. Four wins from 20 runs last year. 13/2, seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 9 days ago. 13lb below last winning mark, but needs to better his recent efforts; drawn widest.
8 (8) (28/1 -180%) Sir Benedict	28 28/1(-180%)	(8) Sir Benedict 28/1, Three wins between March and June last year, including on tapeta. Not seen since ninth of 13 at Thirsk at the end of a June so got to be a chance he'll need this. Won last two starts on AW, but not seen in 196 days and has no great record fresh.
10 (10) (125/1 -150%) Himawari	125 125/1(-150%)	(10) Himawari 125/1, 200/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 10 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Shown nothing in three starts for this yard and now 0-9; tongue-tie on.

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

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THISMYDREAM finished fifth in this grade at Chelmsford in September and competes off a 1lb lower rating. With a plum draw in stall one, he could regain the winning thread. Gustav Graves' four C&D victories include this contest 12 months ago and he showed a little more when fifth at Newcastle last week, while Alafdhal is also a player based on his third at Lingfield two starts ago.

Last year's winner GUSTRAV GRAVES showed better signs at Newcastle last Thursday and is given a chance to build on that as he's dipped to 14 lb below the mark he defied at Newcastle last March. Basholo knows where the winning post is here and is second choice ahead of Apache Star, who might have just needed it back from a short break here over Christmas.

The vote goes to GUSTAV GRAVES off an enticing mark. There were encouraging signs in a better race at Newcastle last Thursday.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (3/1 +14%) Starfighter	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Starfighter 3/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 10 days ago. Can get involved. Dual C&D winner; losing run up to 13, but drops into a 0-52 for the first time.
5 (5) (10/3 +72%) Villazon	3.333333 10/3(+72%)	(5) Villazon 10/3, Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (12.1f). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Deborah Faulkner. 0-7; makes his stable debut after 252 days off; watch market.
3 (3) (7/2 +50%) Ocean Ridge	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(3) Ocean Ridge 7/2, C&D winner. 6/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Did well around this time last year and could bounce back. C&D winner; fair return here in November but didn't build on it last month.
7 (7) (6/1 -33%) Muhalhel	6 6/1(-33%)	(7) Muhalhel 6/1, C&D winner. Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 50/1) 26 days ago. Stable has a good record at this track, so he's worthy of interest in a weak race. Just 2-35, though latest win came off this mark over C&D in April; worth a second look.
4 (4) (15/2 -88%) The Resdev Way	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(4) The Resdev Way 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 6/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (14f) 46 days ago, not ideally placed. Makes most appeal in a weak event. Won over 1m6f here in November, but rarely seen over a trip this short these days.
2 (2) (8/1 -33%) Virtual Hug	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Virtual Hug 8/1, C&D winner. 14/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Drops in grade and can't be dismissed. 3lb lower than for the latest of two wins over C&D early last year; one for the shortlist.
9 (9) (22/1 -120%) Where Is The Love	22 22/1(-120%)	(9) Where Is The Love 22/1, 14/1 and visored for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Well held in last two starts and now 0-9; look elsewhere.
8 (8) (40/1 -43%) Pittsburg	40 40/1(-43%)	(8) Pittsburg 40/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. 40/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Others have achieved more lately. Tailed off over C&D ten days ago; plenty to prove from out of the weights.
6 (6) (66/1 -200%) Abstract	66 66/1(-200%)	(6) Abstract 66/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. 33/1, last of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f). Off 14 months. Hard to weight up on return and best watched. 1-36; the market may indicate what is expected from him after 14 months off.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

MUHALHEL hinted at a return to form with a respectable effort at Dundalk last time out, and stepping back up in trip seems like a big plus. A winner over C&D in April off this mark, the seven-year-old looks primed to go close again, with fellow track-and-trip scorers Starfighter and The Resdev Way looking best placed to chase him home. Ocean Ridge and Virtual Hug, also successful over C&D, enter the reckoning as well.

Having scored here in November, THE RESDEV WAY wasn't seen to best effect on his only subsequent start so, after a short break, he's worth chancing in this decidedly weak contest. Muhalhel deserves plenty of respect having taken a positive step last time and Virtual Hug can't be ruled out.

Slight peference is for three-time course winner STARFIGHTER who drops into a 0-52 for the first time

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (11/8 +27%) Desiderata	1.375 11/8(+27%)	(5) Desiderata 11/8, First run since leaving Ryan Potter when 66/1, career best when winning 9-runner minor event at this course (9.5f) 2 days ago. Should get the trip and boasts definite claims under a penalty if the race doesn't come too soon. Big improvement with his shock win here (9.4f) on Saturday; key player under a penalty.
7 (7) (2/1 +43%) High Court Judge	2 2/1(+43%)	(7) High Court Judge 2/1, Course winner. 66/1, seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Windsor (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. Ran creditably on last Flat outing and is unexposed over this far. Tailed off on hurdling debut latest but was placed on AW (1m4f) before that; in the mix.
3 (3) (15/2 -173%) Wannabeawallaby	7.5 15/2(-173%)	(3) Wannabeawallaby 15/2, Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 70 days ago. 0-11 but he's versatile trip-wise and could be dangerous back from a short break.
2 (2) (8/1 -60%) Enzos Angel	8 8/1(-60%)	(2) Enzos Angel 8/1, Course winner. 9/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 46 days ago. Back up in trip. Mark is sliding and there was a bit more encouragement last time. His last win was off this mark but he's lost his way and needs a major revival.
1 (1) (12/1 +0%) Smokey Malone	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Smokey Malone 12/1, 11/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 18 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Becoming well treated now. On dangerous mark but he needs to raise his game back in trip; tongue-tie added.
6 (6) (22/1 -10%) Walk The Moon	22 22/1(-10%)	(6) Walk The Moon 22/1, Last of 10 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 49 days ago. Not firing at present and is hard to fancy. Has had wind surgery but he's 0-19 and needs a transformation after a short break.
8 (8) (33/1 +18%) This Time Maybe	33 33/1(+18%)	(8) This Time Maybe 33/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 40/1) 53 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Something to prove at present. Regressive maiden and he has lots to prove at this new trip; hood removed.
4 (4) (125/1 -89%) Orange Martini	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Orange Martini 125/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 66/1) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon. Hard to make a case for at present. Little to get excited about for current yard and she's now 0-14; look elsewhere.

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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This can go the way of HIGH COURT JUDGE, who didn't show much in a spin over hurdles at Windsor last month but ran with plenty of credit over this distance at Southwell on his penultimate outing. James Owen's charge may have too much for Enzos Angel, who is still feared on the rise in trip. Smokey Malone has dropped to a mark 8lb below his last success so has to be considered, while Desiderata would come right into the reckoning if turning up after Saturday's shock triumph here.

DESIDERATA caused a shock when scoring on his first outing for this yard at the weekend and, despite the very quick turnaroud, he's worth a chance to follow up under a penalty, with most of his rivals out of form. Wannabeawallaby and Enzos Angel have both slipped in the weights and shaped as if back in form last time, so they can be considered serious dangers.

The lightly raced 5yo DESIDERATA was an easy winner here on Saturday and may well be able to defy a penalty back in a handicap.

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Races & Results Monday 6th January 2025

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12:45 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:00 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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13:15 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:30 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:55 Ludlow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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