1 Tuesday 23rd January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 29 Races on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Leicester, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:40 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (8/15 +34%) Staffordshire Knot	0.533333 8/15(+34%)	(2) Staffordshire Knot 8/15, Posted promising third of 17 in novice at Cork (16f, heavy) on hurdles debut in November and won a Fairyhouse bumper since. Leading contender. Not far behind a Grade 1 winner on debut; won a bumper since; will take beating today.
14 2nd (14) (7/2 +22%) Grooveykindoflove	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(14) Grooveykindoflove 7/2, Promising sort. 40/1, fifth of 16 in novice hurdle at Naas (19f, soft) on NH debut 40 days ago. Entitled to build on that and merits consideration. Didn't jump great on debut but still showed ability and should have improved; can run well.
3 3rd (3) (13/2 -44%) An Peann Dearg	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(3) An Peann Dearg 13/2, Promising sort. Fifth of 17 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy, 22/1) on NH debut 58 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Should have more to offer. Can run well but has approx 9l to find with Staffordshire Knot on Cork run; tongue-tie.
10 4th (10) (50/1 -150%) Reve Inoui	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Reve Inoui 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 6/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) on NH debut 22 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Down in trip. Point winner ran too badly to be true at Tramore but still best watched today.
7 5th (7) (9/2 +31%) Paradise Lost	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(7) Paradise Lost 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 13/2) 25 days ago. Can make presence felt. Runner-up in three maiden hurdles; ran better than his finishing position last time.
4 6th (4) (150/1 -500%) Battle Roar	150 150/1(-500%)	(4) Battle Roar 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in bumper at Tramore (16.2f, soft, 28/1) on NH debut 56 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Beaten 16l in a Tramore bumper on debut and has lots to find with today's principals.
13 7th (13) (200/1 -203%) Desperado Genie	200 200/1(-203%)	(13) Desperado Genie 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (18.2f, soft) 10 days ago. Improvement required. Has been well beaten in two maiden hurdles; best wait for handicaps.
5 8th (5) (80/1 -300%) Kinbara Firstdraft	80 80/1(-300%)	(5) Kinbara Firstdraft 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in bumper (40/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) on NH debut 66 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Trainer going well. Beaten 18l in a Navan bumper on debut and has lots to find with today's principals.
11 9th (11) (150/1 -50%) Supreme Authority	150 150/1(-50%)	(11) Supreme Authority 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twenty third of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 100/1) 11 days ago. Stable in good form. Is by a top sire but has shown little sign of ability and can't be fancied.
1 10th (1) (66/1 -230%) Beer With The Boys	66 66/1(-230%)	(1) Beer With The Boys 66/1, Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 13f on flat. 28/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to soft). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Up against it. Has shown some ability in two maiden hurdles but will be of more interest in handicaps.

LTO Selection:

12:40 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

It is difficult to oppose STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT(nap), who wasn't beaten far by Grade 1 winner Readin Tommy Wrong in a Cork maiden hurdle

12:50 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/1 -100%) Be Aware	11 11/1(-100%)	(4) Be Aware 11/1, Martaline gelding. Brother to connections' useful hurdler/chaser Lac de Constance, and half-brother to fairly useful French hurdler Irish Bar. Respected on debut. Brother to connections' useful 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase winner Lac De Constance; interesting.
9 2nd (9) (3/1 +33%) Navajo Indy	3 3/1(+33%)	(9) Navajo Indy 3/1, Course bumper winner in November who made an encouraging start to his hurdle career when 3 lengths second of 16 at Exeter (17f, heavy) just before Christmas. There should be more to come from him. Bumper win came at this venue; creditable second at Exeter switched to hurdles; solid.
8 3rd (8) (14/1 -155%) Jim De Sarti	14 14/1(-155%)	(8) Jim De Sarti 14/1, Improved from debut when winning 7-runner amateurs maiden at Loudeac in April. Disappointed with his finishing effort on his British debut at Ludlow 8 weeks on but it remains early days with his top stable. Bumper winner in France; disappointing on British debut but retains potential.
5 4th (5) (6/4 +14%) Fasol	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(5) Fasol 6/4, Smart on Flat in France, stays 15.5f, runner-up in Group 3 last time. Sold from Christope Ferland for €155,000 in September and makes lots of appeal on hurdle/stable debut. Very useful on Flat in France, particularly over 1m7f; bright recruit and has to be feared.
16 5th (16) (150/1 -200%) Twyford's Diamond	150 150/1(-200%)	(16) Twyford's Diamond 150/1, Showed little in a brace of bumpers and fared no better sent hurdling at Hereford (21.7f, soft) 19 days ago. Back down in trip. Far from solid on form.
2 6th (2) (4/1 +33%) Arthurian Fable	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Arthurian Fable 4/1, Useful on the Flat (stays 1¾m) for Brian Meehan and made an encouraging start over hurdles after a long absence when third of 18 over C&D last month. Entitled to do better. Useful maiden on Flat; encouraging effort over C&D on return from long absence.
1 7th (1) (66/1 -230%) Another Fine Mess	66 66/1(-230%)	(1) Another Fine Mess 66/1, Has an ordinary pedigree but is a good type and has shown ability in making the frame both outings in bumpers, paying for his early keenness at Wincanton last time. Hood added for hurdle bow. May settle better and show progress with hood applied; hurdles debut.
3 8th (3) (200/1 -100%) Aworkinprogress	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Aworkinprogress 200/1, Maiden pointer and more one for handicaps after this based on his 2 efforts in novice hurdles this winter. Holds modest claims on form and likely to be more interesting in handicaps.
10 9th (10) (20/1 -67%) Optimistic Joe	20 20/1(-67%)	(10) Optimistic Joe 20/1, £60,000 purchase after finishing third in a point last March and needs a market check now starting out under Rules. Finished third in Irish point last March; sold for £60,000 in May; market can guide.
13 10th (13) (33/1 +0%) Stonking	33 33/1(+0%)	(13) Stonking 33/1, Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 19f) Vorashann. Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1¾m) but ran well below form on most recent outing. Dual 1m4f scorer on Flat, including at this course last July; below par the last twice.
15 11th (15) (40/1 -100%) Vision De Maine	40 40/1(-100%)	(15) Vision De Maine 40/1, Successful sole start in Irish points and offered something to work on when second of 6 in a bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f) on Rules debut in October. Made novicey mistakes when well held on Chepstow hurdling debut 6 weeks later. Irish point winner; second to useful sort in bumper; well beaten on hurdles debut.
14 12th (14) (7/1 +30%) The Blueberry One	7 7/1(+30%)	(14) The Blueberry One 7/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam (h134) bumper/19f-21f hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Newcomers from promising yard warrant respect. Attractively bred, being by Blue Bresil out of a bumper/hurdle winner for his owner.
12 13th (12) (100/1 -525%) Ruler Legend	100 100/1(-525%)	(12) Ruler Legend 100/1, Useful Irish Flat performer in 2022 but nowhere near that level in 2 hurdle outings for current yard. Way too soon to write him off in this sphere but he might be more one for handicaps after this. Has failed to transfer his Irish Flat form to hurdles in two attempts.
11 14th (11) (250/1 -150%) Royal Regard	250 250/1(-150%)	(11) Royal Regard 250/1, Showed fair form when down the field on the first of 2 starts at Compiegne in the spring of 2021 but was pulled up on his British debut at Wetherby later that year and fared no better both starts back on the Flat. Subsequently sold out of Tom George's stable for only £4,000. Holds weak claims on form and has been absent for two years.
6 15th (6) (250/1 -150%) Greenways	250 250/1(-150%)	(6) Greenways 250/1, Showed some promise in bumpers and shaped in kind tried hurdling when tenth of 17 in a maiden at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 11 days ago. One for later on. Always behind at Wincanton on the switch to hurdles.
7 \|PU\| (7) (250/1 -150%) Harbour Bridge	250 250/1(-150%)	(7) Harbour Bridge 250/1, Showed some ability in finishing midfield both starts in bumpers but was pulled up on his Chepstow hurdle debut last month. Achieved nothing at Chepstow (hurdles debut) last time.

LTO Selection:

12:50 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Fasol is respected on his French Flat form. NAVAJO INDY and Arthurian Fable are best of the runners with hurdling experience.

13:00 Leicester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (13/2 +7%) Ede'iffs Rock	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(2) Ede'iffs Rock 13/2, Consistent sort who has been placed on all 4 outings since switching to handicap company, latest when third of 12 at Hereford (19.7f, soft) 19 days ago. Ought to be in the mix again. Consistent; handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere so she should be involved once more.
6 2nd (6) (3/1 +45%) Pipers Cross	3 3/1(+45%)	(6) Pipers Cross 3/1, Run well both starts for new yard, latest when second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (24.4f, soft) 13 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and holds solid claims. Runner-up the last twice and appeared to get outstayed over 3m at Doncaster latest.
9 3rd (9) (6/1 +0%) Only Fools	6 6/1(+0%)	(9) Only Fools 6/1, Bounced back to best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 57 days ago, all out. 5 lb higher mark to contend with now but is another to consider. Good value for narrow wining margin at Ludlow and that form has worked out well.
4 4th (4) (28/1 -100%) Jessie Lightfoot	28 28/1(-100%)	(4) Jessie Lightfoot 28/1, Twice a winner over fences who was returning from 10 months off when respectable third over hurdles at Catterick (25.3f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Entitled to build on that and warrants respect. Would prefer further but she wasn't beaten far on stable debut at Catterick.
1 5th (1) (28/1 -100%) After Many Days	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) After Many Days 28/1, Showed some ability in mares novice events this season and remains with some potential now sent handicapping. A well-bred mare who could appreciate these softer conditions now handicapping.
11 6th (11) (16/1 -100%) Spinnaker Blue	16 16/1(-100%)	(11) Spinnaker Blue 16/1, Down the field in 3 novice hurdles but this well-related mare may do better now switched to handicap company for top yard. Market check advised. Poor so far but could raise her profile now handicapping over a longer trip.
10 7th (10) (18/1 -29%) Chantilly Rose	18 18/1(-29%)	(10) Chantilly Rose 18/1, Yet to make an impact over hurdles, including when well beaten on handicap debut at Fontwell last month. Has yet to get competitive and that included her handicap debut at Fontwell four weeks ago.
8 8th (8) (13/2 +19%) Gaia Vallis	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(8) Gaia Vallis 13/2, It's been a while since she last got her head in front but she has posted some creditable efforts in defeat in the interim, not least when fourth in 13-runner Taunton handicap (16.5f, good to soft) earlier this month. Likely contender. Back to form when fourth at Taunton and she won't mind returning to further.
7 9th (7) (11/2 +31%) Sindabella	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(7) Sindabella 11/2, Back to winning ways at Exeter (18.5f) last month and backed that up with creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (21.6f) at same course 33 days ago. Can make presence felt. Exeter winner who ran okay to be fourth back there a month ago; in fair form.
3 10th (3) (25/1 -257%) Mullins Cross	25 25/1(-257%)	(3) Mullins Cross 25/1, Ended a long losing run with a decisive success in Bangor handicap (16.7f, heavy) for amateur/conditional riders in December. May have found race coming too soon when well beaten at Catterick next time but others more appealing. Impressed on heavy at Bangor and following run probably came too soon.
5 \|PU\| (5) (11/2 -10%) Shesupincourt	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(5) Shesupincourt 11/2, Finally got off the mark in 3m handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f) in November and looked unlucky when unseating on chase debut at same venue next time. Resumed winning ways reverting to hurdles at Bangor (23f, heavy) last month and is one for shortlist here. Won her last two hurdles and she copes with these conditions; up the weights but respected.
12 \|PU\| (12) (33/1 -136%) Limelight	33 33/1(-136%)	(12) Limelight 33/1, Modest maiden on Flat and has run to a similar level over hurdles, last of 4 at Fakenham latest attempt in this sphere. Work to do from 2 lb out of the handicap. 0-4 over hurdles and well behind in two low-grade staying AW handicaps more recently.
13 \|PU\| (13) (66/1 -164%) Ceci Wells	66 66/1(-164%)	(13) Ceci Wells 66/1, Produced one of better efforts over hurdles when fourth of 7 in handicap at Fontwell (19.2f, soft) 65 days ago, well positioned. Remains hard to fancy from 6 lb out of the weights, however. Had wind operation. 15-race maiden who has had a wind op; 6lb out of the weights.

LTO Selection:

13:00 Leicester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

This looks very open. Irish raider MULLINS CROSS should be all the better for a break and she's one who won't mind these conditions.

13:10 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (9/2 +25%) Western Fold	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Western Fold 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Gowran in November. 14/1, fell 5th in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, soft) 25 days ago. Not dismissed. Maiden hurdle winner can make mistakes but has a shout if his jumping holds up.
4 2nd (4) (5/4 +55%) D Art D Art	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(4) D Art D Art 5/4, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Career best when winning 22-runner novice hurdle (10/3) at Cork (16f, heavy) 17 days ago, driven out. Likely to improve. Considered. Won a Cork maiden hurdle on second start in this discipline and has to be taken seriously.
2 3rd (2) (13/2 -160%) The Other Mozzie	6.5 13/2(-160%)	(2) The Other Mozzie 13/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Career best when winning 9-runner novice hurdle (4/1) at this course (17f, soft) on hurdles bow 28 days ago, cosily. Possibilities. Won a maiden hurdle over C&D at Christmas; should have improved and a major player.
1 4th (1) (6/1 -50%) Joshua Des Flos	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) Joshua Des Flos 6/1, Fairly useful hurdler who landed 14-runner novice hurdle (4/7) at Ayr (16f, heavy) 21 days ago with plenty in hand. Trainer going well but this is tougher. Won at Ayr and a repeat of that will see him involved; will be suited by plenty of rain.
5 5th (5) (9/2 +10%) Soldante	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(5) Soldante 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Tongue strap on for 1st time, excellent third of 11 in novice hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft, 40/1) 39 days ago. Holds very good form claims. Tramore winner ran a cracker in a Cheltenham novice and can be involved.
8 6th (8) (14/1 +58%) Ah Remy Martin	14 14/1(+58%)	(8) Ah Remy Martin 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Excellent third of 11 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy, 12/1) 22 days ago. Uphill task here however. Has been well held in two maiden hurdles; has to do much better.

LTO Selection:

13:10 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

With improvement likely from his C&D maiden win last month, THE OTHER MOZZIE can take what looks a competitive affair.

13:25 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (9/4 +10%) Into The Park	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(9) Into The Park 9/4, 5-y-o who improved plenty again when third of 14 in maiden hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago, finishing with running left. Open to further improvement and looks up to winning a novice hurdle. Ran well at Taunton most recently; fighting chance if that form is repeated.
15 2nd (15) (7/2 +56%) Two To Tango	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(15) Two To Tango 7/2, Showed fair form in a pair of bumpers during the second half of last season and ran to a similar level sent hurdling when third of 8 at Hereford (19.7, good) 55 days ago. Entitled to progress. Engaged 2.15 Plumrton Monday. Clear third at Hereford (hurdles debut) last time; may progress.
8 3rd (8) (11/1 -69%) Hidden History	11 11/1(-69%)	(8) Hidden History 11/1, Sold for £45,000 after easily winning an Irish point last February. One to note in the betting on hurdle debut. Comfortable success in Irish point; sold for £45,000 since; heed the market signals.
1 4th (1) (14/1 +30%) Alnilam	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Alnilam 14/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¾m), won twice in 2023, respectable effort last time. Could go well on hurdle debut. May need longer trips over hurdles, having gained both Flat wins at 1m6f.
12 5th (12) (50/1 +24%) Samazul	50 50/1(+24%)	(12) Samazul 50/1, Bumper winner last season but down the field in 2 hurdle outings on testing ground this winter. Good-ground bumper scorer; beaten long way in slow-ground races over hurdles.
10 6th (10) (9/1 -125%) Jaitroplaclasse	9 9/1(-125%)	(10) Jaitroplaclasse 9/1, Finished third on the first of his 2 starts in bumpers and was in the need of the experience sent hurdling when fourth of 5 in introductory event over C&D 24 days ago. Latest effort came in C&D event won by exciting stablemate; respected in this field.
7 7th (7) (7/1 -75%) Entity Of Substanz	7 7/1(-75%)	(7) Entity Of Substanz 7/1, No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Eva's Oskar, stays 33f, and useful hurdler/chaser Amore Alato. Dam (c120/h121) 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner. Noteworthy newcomer to watch closely in the betting. 60,000euros yearling; half-brother to five winners, three useful; interesting newcomer.
11 8th (11) (12/1 -9%) Officer Of State	12 12/1(-9%)	(11) Officer Of State 12/1, Useful on the Flat (stays 15f) for Andre Fabre. Sold for 65,000 gns in October and should improve on his opening effort in this sphere when last of 5 in introductory event over C&D 24 days ago. Finished behind Jaitroplaclasse here on hurdles debut but may well improve.
5 9th (5) (150/1 -355%) Diamatiste	150 150/1(-355%)	(5) Diamatiste 150/1, Fourth both starts in points but showed only minor promise when filling same position in a 10-runner Exeter novice (16.7f, heavy) on recent Rules debut. Consistent thus far (points/hurdle) but needs to show improvement.
3 10th (3) (25/1 +0%) Chancellorstown	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Chancellorstown 25/1, Placed on 2 of 3 starts in Irish points and shaped as if needing the run when fourth of 11 in a Fontwell novice (17.7f) 4 weeks ago, unable to sustain effort. Open to improvement with Fontwell effort (rules debut) under his belt.
13 11th (13) (14/1 -56%) Soir De Gala	14 14/1(-56%)	(13) Soir De Gala 14/1, Promise on Wincanton bumper debut in April but has folded tamely both outings since, including on Exeter hurdling debut 22 days ago. Represents major connections and should still do better; second hurdles attempt.
16 12th (16) (300/1 -355%) Fantastic Artist	300 300/1(-355%)	(16) Fantastic Artist 300/1, Down the field in minor events/handicaps on the level and has offered little both stats over hurdles. Poor maiden on Flat; minor RPRs in both attempts over hurdles.
6 13th (6) (11/2 +39%) Diesel Line	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(6) Diesel Line 11/2, Attracted support and made a winning debut in good style in 9-runner bumper at Exeter last February. Could only manage a remote third on his hurdle debut at Taunton 9 months later but should do better. Hood goes on. Bumper winner; let down by his jumping on the switch to hurdles but retains potential.
2 14th (2) (300/1 -200%) Aworkingman	300 300/1(-200%)	(2) Aworkingman 300/1, Sent off at 150/1 when pulled up on Ffos Las debut last month. Inauspicious debut at Ffos Las six weeks ago.
14 \|PU\| (14) (66/1 -65%) Tough Approach	66 66/1(-65%)	(14) Tough Approach 66/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points in March and showed plenty to work on when third in a Newton Abbot bumper but made an unpromising start to hurdle career at Uttoxeter in November. Tongue strap on for 1st time (also had breathing op). Form dipped last time but subsequent wind surgery may have positive effect.
4 \|PU\| (4) (300/1 -355%) Dancing Master	300 300/1(-355%)	(4) Dancing Master 300/1, Poor handicapper on Flat in Jersey nowadays, stays 16.5f: has left Christa Cuthbert. Hard to recommend on hurdle debut. Only 1-27 on Flat; brings limited potential to hurdles debut.

LTO Selection:

13:25 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The most appealing contenders are JAITROPLACLASSE and Officer Of State who return to less taxing company.

13:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/2 +0%) Natty Night	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(4) Natty Night 7/2, Headstrong sort. Dual Flat/maiden hurdle winner who has twice been runner-up over fences at Hereford, latterly 19 days ago. Player if in a similar mood. Winning hurdler; mixed in handicap chases but good 2nd latest (2m5f, good to soft).
8 2nd (8) (6/1 +8%) Martalmix'jac	6 6/1(+8%)	(8) Martalmix'jac 6/1, Scored at Stratford (19.5f) in October and in good form until only sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f, soft) 19 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Didn't repeat good start to season when behind Natty Night at Hereford recently.
3 3rd (3) (28/1 -100%) Moodofthemoment	28 28/1(-100%)	(3) Moodofthemoment 28/1, Irish point winner who failed to progress over hurdles and, easy to back, he offered little short-term promise when pulled up on chase debut at Taunton (23f) 24 days ago. That did come on the back of 8 months off though and this ought to reveal more. Blinkers reached for. Pulled up all 3 handicaps, over hurdles and on recent chase debut; new trip.
10 4th (10) (7/2 +13%) Ballinoulart	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(10) Ballinoulart 7/2, Offered little in trio of starts over hurdles but proving consistent over larger obstacles, making the frame for fifth successive start when third at Taunton (23f) 24 days ago. Fancied to give his running again back down in trip. Has taken well to fences and this stiff 2m4f should suit; suited by good and good to soft.
2 5th (2) (17/2 -21%) Rajjamataz	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(2) Rajjamataz 17/2, Maiden hurdler who ended last season with a good second on handicap hurdle debut at Chepstow (19.5f) in April. Shaped encouragingly second start back this term when fifth at Lingfield (23f) in November but shade disappointing at Market Rasen a month later. Chase debut. Fair mark on best hurdle form last April (2m3f, good to soft); chase debut.
1 6th (1) (16/1 -100%) Iorens	16 16/1(-100%)	(1) Iorens 16/1, Successful on sole outing in points and found only one too good on first 2 starts over hurdles last season. Disappointing in handicaps since but it'll be interesting to see what the market has to say now that she's switched to the larger obstacles. Won Irish point; early hurdle promise but disappointing in handicaps; chase debut.
9 \|U\| (9) (12/1 -33%) Nine Nine Nine	12 12/1(-33%)	(9) Nine Nine Nine 12/1, Slipped up at 10th in handicap chase (15/2) at Hereford (20.9f, soft) 19 days ago. In good form prior to that so certainly not discounted. Shown promise over fences but unexpected refusal at the 10th last time; shade to prove now.
5 \|PU\| (5) (6/1 +14%) Hi Riko	6 6/1(+14%)	(5) Hi Riko 6/1, Better signs switched to handicaps over hurdles, runner-up at Uttoxeter/Lingfield in November before a below par display at first-named venue 32 days ago. However, in good hands and no surprise to see a better showing now attentions switch to chasing. Consistent in defeat in first 3 handicap hurdles at 2m-2m4f; off day latest; chase debut.
7 \|PU\| (7) (7/1 +13%) Letmetellusomethin	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Letmetellusomethin 7/1, Signs of ability in bumpers but failed to make an impact in trio of novice hurdles and he fared no better for switch to handicaps at Fontwell in December. Switch to chasing needs to bring about improvement. Hurdle career wasn't a success but pedigree offers hope he'll do better as a chaser.
6 \|PU\| (6) (22/1 -38%) Blackcauseway	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Blackcauseway 22/1, Lightly raced hurdler who made a discouraging start over fences last season, again failing to complete when pulled up at Stratford (19.5f, soft) in April. Plenty to prove starting out for new yard/following 9 months off. Irish point winner; poor chase form for Nigel Twiston-Davies but on a very low mark now.

LTO Selection:

13:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

The state of the ground could be problematic for both BALLINOULART and Natty Night but they still look the most likely contenders.

13:45 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (4/1 -33%) Timeless Piece	4 4/1(-33%)	(9) Timeless Piece 4/1, Fair winner at 11f on flat. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fifth of 9 in juvenile at Limerick (16f, heavy, 10/1) 28 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May well do better for top yard. Dual Flat winner has run respectably on two of her three hurdle starts; considered.
8 2nd (8) (4/1 +84%) Stockdale	4 4/1(+84%)	(8) Stockdale 4/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 25/1, eighth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (17f, soft) 28 days ago. First run for yard after leaving B. R. Hamilton. Difficult ask. Not a bad run over C&D returning from a long lay-off and can improve from that.
7 3rd (7) (9/1 +44%) Bayou Belle	9 9/1(+44%)	(7) Bayou Belle 9/1, 25/1, respectable fifth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. Maiden ran well at Naas last time and has a chance if repeating that effort.
5 4th (5) (6/1 +40%) Caoimhes Pet	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Caoimhes Pet 6/1, Winner in hurdle at Killarney in October. Bit below form ninth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (17f, soft, 14/1) 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won at Killarney in October and some decent runs since so an each-way shout.
10 5th (10) (66/1 -313%) Spyfall	66 66/1(-313%)	(10) Spyfall 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 80/1) 34 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve. Flat maiden was well beaten in three maiden hurdles and has to do better on h'cap bow.
4 6th (4) (9/2 +40%) Skinnider	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(4) Skinnider 9/2, Respectable eighth of 21 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 26 days ago. This looks a bit less competitive. Won at Cork last April but has been below that level last twice and needs more.
1 7th (1) (17/2 -42%) Betty Dutton	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(1) Betty Dutton 17/2, Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle (3/1) at Tramore (16f, heavy) 158 days ago but had been in good form prior to that. Much depends on whether she's primed after a break. Fairly consistent in defeat last year; back from a break; best form is on better ground.
3 8th (3) (10/3 -67%) Kalanisi Dubh	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(3) Kalanisi Dubh 10/3, C&D winner. Career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, heavy, 6/1) 47 days ago, travelling strongly. Has good chance on form. C&D winner won easily at Clonmel last time; is 8lb higher now but still respected.
6 9th (6) (33/1 -175%) Franno	33 33/1(-175%)	(6) Franno 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 14f on flat. 66/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 32 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Respectable on last hurdle run. Triple Flat winner was poor in that sphere when last seen; needs her best hurdle form.

LTO Selection:

13:45 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Though 8lb higher after her easy recent Clonmel score, C&D winner KALANISI DUBH could be up to defying that rise.

14:00 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 -21%) Valadon	2 2/1(-21%)	(1) Valadon 2/1, Both starts at Exeter, building on a promising debut second when going one better in a small field 25 days later. Has a penalty to shoulder but he's likely capable of better. Leading claims. Solid second on debut; went one better next time, again at Exeter; respected.
7 2nd (7) (3/1 +63%) Wreckless Eric	3 3/1(+63%)	(7) Wreckless Eric 3/1, Masterstroke gelding. Dam (c125/h122), 2¼m/19f hurdle/chase winner in France, sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France (17f-2¼m winner) Dianakova. Newcomer to note in the betting. £38,000 2yo; respectable French pedigree; sole newcomer in the field; check the betting.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +60%) Kalif D'airy	4 4/1(+60%)	(4) Kalif D'airy 4/1, Authorized gelding who hinted at ability when 13¾ lengths ninth of 11 to Kel Du Large in listed bumper (14/1) at Cheltenham on debut 22 days ago. Makes a quick switch to hurdles for last year's winning yard. Shaped better than bare result in Listed bumper at Cheltenham on New Year's Day.
8 4th (8) (9/1 -260%) Dameofthecotswolds	9 9/1(-260%)	(8) Dameofthecotswolds 9/1, Bumper winner. Promising first run over hurdles when second at Ludlow in December but not in anything like the same form when a remote third back there 16 days later. Distant third last time but looks one of the main players on earlier form.
2 5th (2) (9/2 +36%) Kabuki	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(2) Kabuki 9/2, Made a winning start to his career in a Newcastle bumper just before Christmas. Interesting recruit to hurdles. Half-length success in Newcastle bumper last month; bred to develop into a useful sort.
6 6th (6) (11/1 -83%) Marrakushi	11 11/1(-83%)	(6) Marrakushi 11/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle for David Pipe but more encouraging signs for new stable when 15 lengths third of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Taunton just after Christmas. Appeared to improve at Taunton for new yard; booking of Harry Cobden is a plus.
5 7th (5) (33/1 -136%) Macari	33 33/1(-136%)	(5) Macari 33/1, Modest form when mid-field in 2 bumpers in November and similar story in a pair of juvenile hurdles in recent weeks. Others preferred. Minor form in bumpers and juvenile hurdles; needs improvement.
3 \|PU\| (3) (100/1 -150%) Kadiwo	100 100/1(-150%)	(3) Kadiwo 100/1, Half-brother to 4 winners, including smart hurdler Lucky One, but no short-term promise on recent Ludlow debut. Achieved little in similar event at Ludlow 18 days ago.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

On the balance of his Exeter form, VALADON looks capable of defying a 7lb penalty. Kabuki is second choice.

14:10 Leicester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/4 -4%) Mt Fugi Park	1.25 5/4(-4%)	(2) Mt Fugi Park 5/4, Cost £290,000 after making a successful debut in the Irish pointing field last February and he looked a good prospect when landing a Fos Las maiden hurdle in October. Leading claims. Looked very promising when winning on hurdles debut (2m6f, good to soft); major player..
1 2nd (1) (6/4 -9%) Alcedo	1.5 6/4(-9%)	(1) Alcedo 6/4, Useful bumper performer who shrugged of a disappointing hurdle debut at Chepstow in October when winning a 16-runner maiden at Exeter 2 months later. Did that comfortably and there's more to come. Ready winner at Exeter latest; penalised for that but a big player back up in trip..
6 3rd (6) (14/1 +0%) Just In A Bit	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Just In A Bit 14/1, Placed in points and showed a bit when fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Southwell (20.5f) on Rules debut in December, although the reopposing High Treason was 8½ lengths ahead in third. Showed some ability on debut and some improvement on that would give him each-way claims..
5 4th (5) (9/2 +0%) High Treason	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(5) High Treason 9/2, Placed in 2 bumpers last spring and confirmed he has a fair level of ability when third on his Southwell hurdle debut and reappearance (20.5f, soft) 37 days ago. Entitled to progress. Third on his hurdling debut; should be more to come and he looks an each-way player..
8 5th (8) (22/1 +12%) Maximum Effort	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) Maximum Effort 22/1, Well held in 2 bumpers but offered more when fourth on his 19.5f Chepstow hurdle debut 4 weeks ago. May do better. 250-1 on his hurdles debut when he finished fourth, beaten 25l; can build on that..
4 6th (4) (100/1 -100%) Glengolly	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Glengolly 100/1, Showed some promise on his bumper debut last March but well beaten in Newbury sales race 3 weeks later and pulled up on Cheltenham hurdle debut on New Year's Day. Never involved and pulled up at Cheltenham on recent hurdles debut..
3 7th (3) (200/1 -506%) Free The Lion	200 200/1(-506%)	(3) Free The Lion 200/1, Maiden Irish pointer. 100/1 when pulled up in Ludlow maiden hurdle on Rules debut. A first-time tongue tie needs to spark major improvement. Never involved on recent rules debut in a maiden hurdle (2m5f, soft); tongue-tie goes on..
10 8th (10) (50/1 -100%) We Got Your Back	50 50/1(-100%)	(10) We Got Your Back 50/1, Unplaced in both points and more one for handicaps judged on his efforts under Rules this season. Well beaten twice over hurdles, punctuated by wind surgery; more needed..
7 \|PU\| (7) (100/1 -203%) Local Drama	100 100/1(-203%)	(7) Local Drama 100/1, Runner-up on the second of his 2 starts between the flags but more one for handicaps judged on his efforts in novice hurdles nearly 7 months apart. Well beaten at both Hexham (2m, good) and Catterick (1m7f, heavy) in his two hurdles runs..
11 \|PU\| (11) (100/1 -203%) Westbrook Lad	100 100/1(-203%)	(11) Westbrook Lad 100/1, Comfortably held in a Worcester bumper and 2½m Uttoxeter maiden hurdle over 7 months apart. 23l fifth on hurdles debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) last month; more needed..
12 \|PU\| (12) (200/1 -100%) Dusky Spyglass	200 200/1(-100%)	(12) Dusky Spyglass 200/1, Failed to complete all 3 starts in points (latest Apr 2023). Outsider on Rules debut. Out of a point winner but failed to complete in all three starts in points herself..
9 \|PU\| (9) (300/1 -200%) No More No	300 300/1(-200%)	(9) No More No 300/1, Unplaced in points and well beaten on his completed start over hurdles. Has been unable to show any worthwhile form in two points and three starts over hurdles..

LTO Selection:

14:10 Leicester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Preference is for MT FUGI PARK, who is taken to step up on his eyecatching hurdle debut success and successfully defy his penalty.

14:20 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 17f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (11/4 +66%) Coco Kolada	2.75 11/4(+66%)	(7) Coco Kolada 11/4, Promising individual. 28/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy) 22 days ago. Can make presence felt. Solid run on seasonal/h'cap debut at Fairyhouse and a player if improving from that.
13 2nd (13) (11/2 -10%) Shana Cloon	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(13) Shana Cloon 11/2, 7/1, respectable fourth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 23 days ago, good progress soon after 2 out without posing a win threat. Not out of things from same mark. Hasn't been beaten far in maidens and handicaps on occasion so can be involved again.
6 3rd (6) (9/2 +86%) Breagagh	4.5 9/2(+86%)	(6) Breagagh 9/2, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (10/1) at Dundalk (16f) 4 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Pulled up on last hurdle outing. Maiden has run respectably on Flat lately but poor last twice over hurdles.
18 4th (18) (15/2 +63%) O'faolains Glory	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(18) O'faolains Glory 15/2, First run since leaving N. Dooly when fourteenth of 21 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 11 days ago. Much more needed. Soundly beaten off low marks in handicaps and has to find improvement from somewhere.
17 5th (17) (80/1 -60%) Meoulflower	80 80/1(-60%)	(17) Meoulflower 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 25 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Showed little on the Flat and in four maiden hurdles so has to show much more.
15 6th (15) (66/1 -100%) Glenabbey	66 66/1(-100%)	(15) Glenabbey 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Sligo (16.9f, good). Off 6 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Well beaten in four maiden hurdles; probably best watched on handicap bow after a break.
2 7th (2) (25/1 -56%) Juke Box Rock	25 25/1(-56%)	(2) Juke Box Rock 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 250/1, seventeenth of 26 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) 45 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May well do better. Beaten a long way in four maiden hurdles but worth a market check on handicap bow.
20 8th (20) (12/1 +76%) Perfect Arch	12 12/1(+76%)	(20) Perfect Arch 12/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Punchestown (22.9f, soft) 8 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. Maiden under all codes has been struggling off this mark and opposed again.
14 9th (14) (20/1 +20%) Special Protector	20 20/1(+20%)	(14) Special Protector 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Timothy Doyle when creditable tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 8/1) 40 days ago, not ideally placed. Not one to write off just yet in this sphere. Consistent in defeat on the Flat last year; needs to improve from h'cap hurdle debut.
5 10th (5) (50/1 -150%) Superdermo	50 50/1(-150%)	(5) Superdermo 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 150/1) 77 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Showed just a hint of ability in five maiden hurdles; check the market on h'cap debut.
4 11th (4) (7/1 -211%) Always Enchanting	7 7/1(-211%)	(4) Always Enchanting 7/1, 9/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 12 days ago, pushed out. Enters calculations. Easily off the mark at Clonmel last time; this is tougher off 9lb higher but respected.
11 12th (11) (25/1 +0%) Billable Grant	25 25/1(+0%)	(11) Billable Grant 25/1, C&D winner. 28/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, heavy) 77 days ago, always behind. C&D maiden winner was pulled-up on return in November and seems best watched.
1 13th (1) (20/1 -43%) Earlofbrackenstown	20 20/1(-43%)	(1) Earlofbrackenstown 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twenty second of 28 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Just a hint of ability in three completed maiden hurdles but worth a market check today.
3 14th (3) (25/1 +24%) Moneynabane	25 25/1(+24%)	(3) Moneynabane 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in October. Fourteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (17f, soft, 66/1) 28 days ago, losing place halfway. Can only be watched at present. Won at Downpatrick in October but way below that since and not easy to fancy.
19 \|PU\| (19) (10/1 +0%) Outdoor Mozzy	10 10/1(+0%)	(19) Outdoor Mozzy 10/1, Good fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 10/1) 40 days ago, keeping on despite not being ideally placed. Each-way possibilities. Not beaten far off this basement mark on last few starts; needs to find more to score.
9 \|PU\| (9) (18/1 -13%) Lakomet Of Saints	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Lakomet Of Saints 18/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft, 8/1) 164 days ago. This ground might be too soft for him back after a break.

LTO Selection:

14:20 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SHANA CLOON seems to be the Cromwell selected runner of his quartet and can score.

14:35 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (10/1 +17%) Abuffalosoldier	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Abuffalosoldier 10/1, Won a 3m handicap hurdle here last season but lost his way a little after finishing a good third at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Well held 2 of his 3 starts over fences in recent months and has work to do. Headgear on/hand wind operation. Sole start at Newbury resulted in hurdle win off 1lb higher; interesting back here.
12 2nd (12) (9/2 -29%) Blairgowrie	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(12) Blairgowrie 9/2, Off the mark over hurdles in 13-runner handicap at this course (24.2f, good) 22 months ago. Not seen since but is in fine hands and must be taken seriously on return/chase debut. Won off this mark over hurdles here when last seen; chasing type; interesting.
2 3rd (2) (7/2 +50%) King's Threshold	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(2) King's Threshold 7/2, Fairly-useful hurdler who found improvement when second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft, 4/1) on chase debut 71 days ago. Step up in trip is a plus and he may have more to offer yet. Ran well (clear second) switched to fences at Kempton ten weeks ago; respected.
13 4th (13) (9/2 +40%) Invincible Nao	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(13) Invincible Nao 9/2, French juvenile hurdle winner who displayed fair form without getting his head in front in that sphere for present yard. Left chase debut well behind when third in Lingfield handicap (20f, good to soft) latest and merits consideration. 0-8 in Britain but ran encouragingly in small field at Lingfield most recently.
9 5th (9) (17/2 +39%) Earth King	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(9) Earth King 17/2, Went the right way over hurdles last season, readily winning an Exeter novice (18.5f) in February before good second at Taunton (19f) the following month. Fared better than previously in this sphere when third of 7 in handicap at Wincanton (20.2f, soft) last month but this looks more competitive. Bounced back to form at Wincanton on Boxing Day and could go well again.
3 6th (3) (22/1 -120%) Trincomalee	22 22/1(-120%)	(3) Trincomalee 22/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who posted a good second in handicap hurdle at Warwick (25f) when last seen 21 months ago. Back chasing for his comeback run and is likely best watched. Has to overcome 21-month absence and returns as a veteran (aged 11 now).
10 7th (10) (8/1 -33%) Gazette Bourgeoise	8 8/1(-33%)	(10) Gazette Bourgeoise 8/1, Scored twice over hurdles and, though yet to strike in this sphere, she went close to doing so back from 8 months off at Ffos Las (21.5f) in December, idling run-in and collared late on. Blinkers replace cheekpieces now and she is one for the shortlist. Went very close at Ffos Las six weeks ago; now 3lb higher in a deeper race.
7 8th (7) (10/1 -43%) Island Run	10 10/1(-43%)	(7) Island Run 10/1, Dual winner over hurdles who has taken well to the larger obstacles, latest when creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (11/4) at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft) 78 days ago. Should give another good account. Goes well fresh and has possibilities on return from 11-week break.
14 9th (14) (40/1 -100%) Baddesley	40 40/1(-100%)	(14) Baddesley 40/1, Temperamental sort. Fair winner at 21f over hurdles. Produced a laboured effort when sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f) earlier this month and makes limited appeal. Visor back on. Modest effort returned to fences last time; more exposed than many.
5 \|F\| (5) (33/1 -106%) Not At Present	33 33/1(-106%)	(5) Not At Present 33/1, Four-time winner over hurdles who matched best form in that sphere when second of 3 in novice at Bangor (20.3f, good) on debut over fences in July 2022. Not seen since but is worth monitoring closely in market on return. Absent since July 2022; on a favourable mark but goes without usual headgear.
4 \|PU\| (4) (17/2 +6%) Off To A Flyer	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(4) Off To A Flyer 17/2, Successful at Ayr (24.3f) last spring but proved disappointing when well held at Kempton (20.5f) on debut over fences 28 days ago. Tries easier grade now and too soon to be writing him off in this sphere. Point winner; drops in grade for this second chase attempt; not ruled out.
8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 -136%) Ballydesmond	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Ballydesmond 33/1, Winner of a hunter chase in Ireland last year but finished well beaten (faced a stiff task) in novice at Exeter (24.2f) on yard debut 74 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping. Had wind operation. Open to progress in handicaps and looks one to consider; second run for new yard.
6 \|PU\| (6) (33/1 -106%) Gaelic Park	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Gaelic Park 33/1, Point/bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles in 11-runner maiden at Warwick (21f) in March. However, made an inauspicious start over fences at Wincanton last month, losing touch when bad mistake halfway. Cheekpieces now reached for. Soundly beaten at Wincanton on Boxing Day but should do better.

LTO Selection:

14:35 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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

The suggestion is ABUFFALOSOLDIER, ahead of King's Threshold. Blairgowrie has to be feared on his return to action.

14:45 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (12/1 -20%) No Tackle	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) No Tackle 12/1, Off the mark over hurdles in a heavy-ground Lingfield maiden (19.5f) last December. Has struggled since, first run since leaving Sam Drinkwater when pulled up in Taunton handicap chase in November. Pulled up at Taunton latest, when the vet said he suffered an irregular heartbeat..
6 2nd (6) (2/1 +33%) Imperial Alex	2 2/1(+33%)	(6) Imperial Alex 2/1, A fair winning hurdler who is knocking on the door over fences, strong-travelling clear second of 11 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Big shout nudged up 1 lb. Acts on soft; thorough stayer who is up another 1lb; cheekpieces go on; contender..
8 3rd (8) (22/1 -83%) Est Illic	22 22/1(-83%)	(8) Est Illic 22/1, Pair of 2m wins at the end of 2020 but has drawn a blank since. 25/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap chase at Ludlow (2½m, soft) 34 days ago but no certainty to build on that. Staying-on 9l fourth at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) last month; drops 3lb; not ruled out each-way..
7 4th (7) (6/1 +40%) Getbazoutofhere	6 6/1(+40%)	(7) Getbazoutofhere 6/1, Winless over hurdles but she comes here in good nick, third of 11 in handicap at Catterick (25.3f, soft) 12 days ago. Much respected on her chase debut. Drops 1lb for her chase debut and she'll need some improvement if she's to break her duck..
4 5th (4) (5/1 -82%) Royal Mer	5 5/1(-82%)	(4) Royal Mer 5/1, Mixed bag over hurdles for this yard but returned to something like his best back over fences, showing a good attitude to land 7-runner Ffos Las handicap (19.4f) and he doubled his tally here 13 days ago. Well in the mix despite a 5 lb rise. 2m3f and 2m4f chase winner including here; up 5lb; may need to raise the bar to win again..
5 6th (5) (16/5 +54%) Eyed	3.2 16/5(+54%)	(5) Eyed 16/5, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles who wasn't disgraced on the back of a wind op when fourth of 9 in handicap chase here (20.1f, soft) 13 days ago. Considered. 2m3f hurdle winner who has been below that level of form since; handy mark if revived..
3 7th (3) (6/1 -100%) Miltiades	6 6/1(-100%)	(3) Miltiades 6/1, Got off the mark over C&D in December and backed it up with an excellent second of 9 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Tongue tied. Player up 2 lb. Second at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) latest; tongue-tie now fitted; up 2lb; big player..
10 8th (10) (125/1 -89%) Royal Act	125 125/1(-89%)	(10) Royal Act 125/1, Seemingly retains little ability, making no impact in 3 starts this season. Four-time chase winner at up to 2m2f but can't make a case for him on any recent form..
1 \|PU\| (1) (33/1 -230%) Grosvenor Court	33 33/1(-230%)	(1) Grosvenor Court 33/1, Lost his way when with Alan King and found the return to a markedly shorter trip against him after 19 months off at Warwick. Return to further will suit ahead of chase bow but others still possess more convincing profiles. Well treated on his best hurdles form but has a bit to prove on his chase debut..
9 \|PU\| (9) (150/1 -127%) Sleve Donard	150 150/1(-127%)	(9) Sleve Donard 150/1, Took seven attempts to get off the mark in points and yet to show anything under Rules, including in two goes over fences recently. Has failed to complete in his last four starts over hurdles or fences; plenty to prove..

LTO Selection:

14:45 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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

2m4f winner MILTIADES (nap) is going the right way and may benefit from this slightly shorter trip than last time.

14:55 Down Royal Novices Chase 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/1 -50%) Irish Blaze	5 5/1(-50%)	(2) Irish Blaze 5/1, Fairly useful chaser. First run since leaving Gordon Elliott when good second of 6 in novice chase at Limerick (17.7f, heavy, 15/2) 28 days ago, no match for winner. Looks competitive on form. Made a positive start for Cian Collins when second in a similar race at Limerick.
3 2nd (3) (6/4 +45%) Captains Nephew	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(3) Captains Nephew 6/4, Latest win in chase at Clonmel (17.9f) in December. Creditable third of 12 in listed handicap chase at Limerick (19.4f, heavy, 9/4) 26 days ago. Should go well again. Emphatic winner at Clonmel in his first handicap, outstayed in strong Limerick handicap.
5 3rd (5) (4/1 +27%) Bleu D'enfer	4 4/1(+27%)	(5) Bleu D'enfer 4/1, Maiden who improved on chase debut form when runner-up in novice company at Punchestown (15.6f) in November. 11/4, creditable second of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (17f, soft) 28 days ago, notably travelling best. Likely he can do better again back over fences. Second on chase debut at Punchestown, form franked by the third with a handicap win.
1 4th (1) (9/4 -13%) Ask Anything	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(1) Ask Anything 9/4, Promising individual. 2 wins from 4 runs this season. 15/8, career best when winning 13-runner novice chase at this course (20f, soft) 28 days ago, asserting run-in. Expected to be thereabouts with further progress anticipated. Second to a well-handicapped horse over hurdles in November, has adapted well to chasing.
6 5th (6) (50/1 -150%) Deployed	50 50/1(-150%)	(6) Deployed 50/1, Last of 6 in novice chase at Limerick (17.7f, heavy, 40/1) 28 days ago, losing touch from 4 out. Can only be watched at present. Nothing positive to take from three starts since returning from a three-year absence.
4 6th (4) (11/1 -69%) Hurricane Cliff	11 11/1(-69%)	(4) Hurricane Cliff 11/1, Fairly useful winner at 2m over hurdles. Promise when midfield on chase debut at Gowran 11 months ago but absent since falling back at that venue in March. Others preferred. Not disgraced on chasing debut at Gowran, fell at the sixth next time, off for ten months.
7 7th (7) (150/1 -355%) Ivar The Boneless	150 150/1(-355%)	(7) Ivar The Boneless 150/1, Fair form when fourth sole chase start in France. Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 40/1) 37 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Ran once over fences in France but hard to make a case for him on Irish hurdles form.
8 \|PU\| (8) (150/1 -50%) Rumoroso	150 150/1(-50%)	(8) Rumoroso 150/1, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. 200/1, pulled up in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, heavy) 38 days ago, in touch 4 out before weakening. Can only be watched on what he's achieved in this sphere to date. Missed more than two years, has shown nothing over fences yet, set stiff task.

LTO Selection:

14:55 Down Royal Novices Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

There should be more to come from ASK ANYTHING who can cope with this drop in trip after winning a 2m4f contest here last month

15:10 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (11/2 +8%) Gaye Legacy	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(10) Gaye Legacy 11/2, Lightly-raced hurdler who has taken a step forward in handicaps this season, scoring at Market Rasen before good seconds at Aintree and Kempton (both 3m, heavy) last month, shaping particularly well at latter track. One to be interested in. Has done well since sent into handicaps and appeals as a mare with more to offer.
5 2nd (5) (14/1 +30%) Don't Rightly Know	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Don't Rightly Know 14/1, Defied a long absence when readily getting off the mark in an Exeter novice in November. Went close under a penalty at Wincanton next time and even better form when 8 lengths third on handicap debut there 17 days ago. That underlines she needs more from her mark but 3m promises to suit her. Lightly raced 9yo who enters the reckoning back in trip for just her second handicap.
12 3rd (12) (14/1 -40%) Kazontherazz	14 14/1(-40%)	(12) Kazontherazz 14/1, Fair hurdler who has recorded a couple of encouraging efforts since wind surgery, finishing second of 10 over 21f at Ludlow latterly. Should give another good account. Stays 3m and she raced up with the pace when only narrowly denied over 2m5f at Ludlow.
16 4th (16) (17/2 +39%) Little Else	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(16) Little Else 17/2, Improved to land a 23f Taunton handicap in April and has resumed her progression on her return, winning at Newton Abbot (heavy) in October and only narrowly denied a West Country hat-trick at Exeter in November. Another to consider. Edged out by an exposed mare at Exeter last time but returning to further looks a plus.
11 5th (11) (7/1 +30%) Fortuna Ligna	7 7/1(+30%)	(11) Fortuna Ligna 7/1, Fair form in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, justifying cramped odds when landing a mares' maiden at Chepstow (19.5f) last spring. Creditable in-frame efforts in handicaps on 2 of her 3 starts this season, although the reopposing Gaye Legacy was ahead of her at Kempton last time. Has yet to win a handicap; does nothing in a hurry but should be plugging on.
14 6th (14) (20/1 +39%) Porter In The Park	20 20/1(+39%)	(14) Porter In The Park 20/1, Irish point winner who made a successful handicap hurdle debut at Huntingdon last January and even better form when runner-up on her next 2 starts. Hasn't taken to chasing this term so hopes pinned on a return to smaller obstacles sparking a revival. Has something to prove regarding stamina and current form; returns to hurdling.
8 7th (8) (16/1 -191%) Phillapa Sue	16 16/1(-191%)	(8) Phillapa Sue 16/1, In fine form for her new yard, resuming winning ways in 14-runner handicap hurdle at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) 38 days ago. Up 6 lb but she can go well again. Convincing winner at Doncaster; up 6lb but unexposed over staying trips.
17 8th (17) (33/1 +18%) My Girl Katie	33 33/1(+18%)	(17) My Girl Katie 33/1, Yet to fire this season in three runs over fences and handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time. Tongue strap/cheekpieces are reached for. New headgear tried but this is a tough race in which to bounce back to form.
3 \|PU\| (3) (7/1 +22%) Moviddy	7 7/1(+22%)	(3) Moviddy 7/1, Irish point winner who won twice over hurdles last season. Placed in 3 chases this winter and the step up to 3m promises to suit her back hurdling. Back hurdling after three good chase runs; appeals as a likely improver now raised to 3m.
4 \|PU\| (4) (10/1 -67%) Take No Chances	10 10/1(-67%)	(4) Take No Chances 10/1, Point winner who was placed in bumpers and made a winning hurdles debut at Huntingdon (19.5f) in November. No match for a potentially useful sort under a penalty at Market Rasen (20.5f) 47 days ago but it was another good run. Unexposed now handicapping over a longer trip for leading yard. Two good runs over shorter since hurdling and connections must view her as a stayer.
7 \|PU\| (7) (10/3 +5%) Between Waters	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(7) Between Waters 10/3, Successful sole start in points. Only sixth in a bumper last season but runner-up in a pair of 21f hurdles at Ludlow this time round and she's very much unexposed now making a quick switch to handicaps for a top yard. Interesting contender. Handicap newcomer for top yard and interesting to see the level of confidence behind her.
9 \|PU\| (9) (11/1 +31%) Great Snow	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) Great Snow 11/1, Fair novice hurdler for Neil Mulholland last term. Strong in the betting but made a disappointing return for her new stable at Wincanton in November. Given a bit of time since and returns in a first-time tongue tie. Interesting to see whether her supporters' return. May have needed the run on stable debut; good mark and now tongue tied.
15 \|PU\| (15) (25/1 +0%) Belles Benefit	25 25/1(+0%)	(15) Belles Benefit 25/1, Successful on debut for this yard at Fontwell in summer 2022. Largely consistent in defeat since but this looks too competitive. 2m too sharp latest; close third over this far at Wetherby in October makes her a player.
6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -40%) Holly Hartingo	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Holly Hartingo 28/1, Dual hurdles scorer in 2021/22 but lightly raced since. Posted a solid fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (24.5f, heavy) over Christmas but Gaye Legacy holds her on that form. Took a step back in the right direction with a fair fifth at Kempton a month ago.
1 \|PU\| (1) (33/1 -175%) Wynn House	33 33/1(-175%)	(1) Wynn House 33/1, Bidding to make a winning reappearance for third season running. Those successes came off an identical mark to today so she can't be left out of calculations. Has a very good record when fresh and is one to be interested in on reappearance.
13 \|PU\| (13) (40/1 -233%) Whisky Express	40 40/1(-233%)	(13) Whisky Express 40/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner but has been a little disappointing since, again looking a bit of a tricky customer when well-held fourth of 5 on her Sandown reappearance last month. First-time blinkers replaced cheekpieces. Steps up in trip with questions to answer at present. Can win off this mark but she has her quirks and tries new headgear.

LTO Selection:

15:10 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

The 8yo MOVIDDY (nap) has produced some notable efforts over fences this term and returns to hurdles over a new trip that should suit.

15:20 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (14/1 +50%) Arizona Cardinal	14 14/1(+50%)	(6) Arizona Cardinal 14/1, Dual winner over fences last season but he underwent breathing surgery before being pulled up at Exeter last time so has it to prove. Capable chaser on his day but pulled up the last twice and now on a revival mission.
11 2nd (11) (3/1 +14%) O'connell	3 3/1(+14%)	(11) O'connell 3/1, Winning Irish pointer who's getting the hang of things under Rules, off the mark in handicap chase at Market Rasen (heavy) before a good effort when close fourth there (27.6f) on Boxing Day. Still lightly raced and remains of interest off a handy-looking mark. Improving young chaser; dropped in trip but appeals as one with more to offer.
1 3rd (1) (16/1 -14%) The Wolf	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) The Wolf 16/1, Temperamental sort who ended his losing run at Perth in April. However, was well below par after a wind op when last of 5 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (25.2f, soft) 22 days ago. Blinkers back on. Needs to bounce back from a poor run, though that was on heavy; on a good mark.
5 4th (5) (7/2 +36%) Mylesfromwicklow	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(5) Mylesfromwicklow 7/2, Point winner who made a winning chase debut at Huntingdon (19.8f) and built on it when second of 5 in handicap chase here (20.1f, heavy) 41 days ago. Firmly in the picture. First and second so far over fences; returning to further shouldn't hurt his chances.
4 5th (4) (18/1 -64%) Tiger Orchid	18 18/1(-64%)	(4) Tiger Orchid 18/1, Dual hurdles winner last term and has already matched that tally over fences, bagging a pair of 23f Worcester handicaps in summer. Posted another good effort when third at Bangor last time so merits consideration. Running well before possibly finding heavy against him when beaten a long way at Bangor.
8 6th (8) (12/1 -33%) King Turgeon	12 12/1(-33%)	(8) King Turgeon 12/1, Ex-French gelding who showed plenty of stamina when scoring at Exeter (24.2f) in November. Not disgraced off 7 lb higher mark when fifth at Wincanton since so he needs considering. Tired fifth at Wincanton last time; wouldn't want to keep jumping left around here.
9 7th (9) (7/2 +46%) Everything'sontick	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(9) Everything'sontick 7/2, Ended last term under a cloud over hurdles but made a winning start over fences over C&D and backed it up with a good third of 6 in handicap at Cheltenham (25.2f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can go well again. Beat a good yardstick on chase debut here before another sound effort at Cheltenham.
2 8th (2) (4/1 +11%) Super Survivor	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Super Survivor 4/1, Dual hurdles winner with a largely positive profile over fences, winning 3m novice handicap at Chepstow over a year ago. Shaped well when second at Lingfield on return but pulled up at Chepstow since. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Sort to bounce back. Form figures of 2132 in his first four chases before disappointing in the Welsh National.
7 \|PU\| (7) (28/1 -27%) Belargus	28 28/1(-27%)	(7) Belargus 28/1, Lightly raced in recent seasons and generally struggled, though shaped as if better for race when fifth at Newbury on return and has slipped to a lenient mark. No forlorn hope. Lightly raced in recent seasons and Sandown has always brought out the best in him.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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

It's easy to turn a blind eye to SUPER SURVIVOR's no show in the Welsh National and it had been a good start over fences until then.

15:30 Down Royal Handicap Chase 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (10/11 +27%) St Denis's Well	0.909091 10/11(+27%)	(1) St Denis's Well 10/11, Promising type. 13/2, career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Navan (24f, soft) on debut over fences 3 days ago. Scored readily there so he's a player under a 7 lb penalty. Made a winning chase debut on Saturday, 7lb penalty, quick reappearance a possible concern.
13 2nd (13) (22/1 -175%) Monoxide	22 22/1(-175%)	(13) Monoxide 22/1, 66/1, nineteenth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 11 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Visor on 1st time. Has good chance on pick of form. AW winner, 0-35 over jumps; has struggled in three runs over hurdles since Warwick second.
2 3rd (2) (18/1 -13%) Soldier Of Honour	18 18/1(-13%)	(2) Soldier Of Honour 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1 and tongue strap/cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 25 days ago, beaten before 4 out. Not a big price at Limerick in his first handicap but was pulled up before two out.
11 4th (11) (16/1 +0%) I Don't Get It	16 16/1(+0%)	(11) I Don't Get It 16/1, 33/1, seventeenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.1f, soft) 11 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Out of from this season but competing off 25lb lower than his current hurdles mark..
3 5th (3) (16/1 -78%) Finnians Row	16 16/1(-78%)	(3) Finnians Row 16/1, One win from 27 NH runs. Winner in chase at Downpatrick in September. Ninth of 13 in handicap chase at this course (20f, soft, 14/1) 28 days ago. Effectively lost his chance with a bad mistake three out over C&D four weeks ago.
4 6th (4) (11/2 +45%) Ivane	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(4) Ivane 11/2, Below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 11/2) 40 days ago. Back up in trip. Visored for 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut. Out of the money on his three most recent runs over hurdles, no chase experience, visored.
9 7th (9) (17/2 -42%) Da Big Fella	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(9) Da Big Fella 17/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form fifth of 11 in handicap chase (15/2) at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and could bounce back. Second at Galway in October was encouraging, lost a shoe next time, soundly beaten latest.
12 8th (12) (50/1 -52%) Eltico	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Eltico 50/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at this course (20f, soft, 50/1) 28 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Never in the first six, jumped poorly and pulled up over C&D on latest.
14 9th (14) (125/1 -150%) Glen Ali	125 125/1(-150%)	(14) Glen Ali 125/1, Thoroughly unreliable sort. Fell 5th in handicap chase (250/1) at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Has struggled since rejoining her original trainer after an unsuccessful spell in Britain.
10 \|PU\| (10) (11/1 -10%) Rocconrockall	11 11/1(-10%)	(10) Rocconrockall 11/1, 12/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap chase at Limerick (22.7f, good to soft). Off over 2 years. First run for yard after leaving Eddie O'Grady. Won the second of two point-to-point starts in 2022, has a long absence to overcome.
6 \|PU\| (6) (12/1 -20%) Cullenwaine	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Cullenwaine 12/1, Ninth of 16 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, soft, 14/1) on debut over fences 40 days ago. Back up in trip. Never in serious contention on chase debut over 2m at Naas, this trip may suit better.
7 \|PU\| (7) (25/1 -56%) Land Jet	25 25/1(-56%)	(7) Land Jet 25/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.4f, soft, 50/1) 58 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Poor form in two staying handicap hurdles at Punchestown a year apart, faces tough task.
8 \|PU\| (8) (50/1 +0%) Theblazen Queen	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Theblazen Queen 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, running below form when fell 2 out in handicap chase at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 12 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Seventh of eight finishers at Limerick in first handicap, tried with cheekpieces now.
5 \|PU\| (5) (66/1 -164%) One Of Us Is Lying	66 66/1(-164%)	(5) One Of Us Is Lying 66/1, 250/1, last of 5 in novice chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Failed to complete his first two starts over fences, tailed off in a strong race last time.

LTO Selection:

15:30 Down Royal Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Few of these appeal on recent form and it is hard to oppose ST DENIS'S WELL who has a 7lb penalty for Saturday's clear-cut Navan win

15:45 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (11/10 +20%) Issar D'airy	1.1 11/10(+20%)	(5) Issar D'airy 11/10, Improved model last season in handicap hurdles, overcoming a couple of untidy jumps when doubling his tally at Huntingdon in April. Took his form up a notch when making a winning start over fences after 8 months off over C&D (soft) last month and he's likely to have more to offer. Hosed up here over Christmas and handicapper fair with his treatment (up 8lb).
6 2nd (6) (7/2 +22%) I'd Like To Know	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(6) I'd Like To Know 7/2, Worcester maiden winner on Rules debut in October 2022 and went very close at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 12 months ago. Satisfactory return when fourth on handicap debut at Lingfield last month and now heads over the larger obstacles. Market may guide. Lightly raced winning hurdler; pointing background and fences could be the making of him.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -9%) Not Available	12 12/1(-9%)	(3) Not Available 12/1, C&D winner who hit the target 3 times last season, responding well for pressure for the latest of them at Chepstow (2m) in April. However, hasn't been showing much spark over hurdles/fences in recent months. Blinkers again the headgear of choice. Has won six times over fences but seems to have developed his own ideas about the game.
2 4th (2) (12/1 -20%) Give Me A Moment	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Give Me A Moment 12/1, Useful chaser who won 5 times during 2021/22 and bagged pair of novice hurdle victories thereafter. Lightly raced since, below best when fourth at Sandown (15.5f) when last seen in November. Mark is easing all the time at least. Capable off this mark but ideally wants good ground so any rain would count against him.
1 \|PU\| (1) (3/1 -9%) Hystery Bere	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Hystery Bere 3/1, Fairly useful performer over hurdles (3-time winner) who made a winning start in this sphere in 4-runner handicap at Warwick in May. Finished runner-up both starts over fences subsequently, held only late on at Wetherby (15f) in November. Possibilities again. Looks on a high enough mark but it's been a very solid start over fences.
4 \|PU\| (4) (22/1 -100%) Witness Protection	22 22/1(-100%)	(4) Witness Protection 22/1, Dual hurdles winner who made it third time lucky over fences at Chepstow in November 2021. Lightly raced since and no real short-term promise to glean from last month's effort back at that venue following 7 months off. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Well handicapped and probably needed the run on heavy ground at Chepstow.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

While ISSAR D'AIRY was possibly a tad flattered here over Christmas he should be progressive enough to defy the 8lb rise.

15:55 Leicester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (12/1 -100%) Myfanwy's Magic	12 12/1(-100%)	(5) Myfanwy's Magic 12/1, Big step forward at the second attempt over hurdles when runner-up in Warwick novice (2m, heavy) in November. Not in quite same form at Ludlow since but goes handicapping off a workable mark. Going the right way; initial mark looks a bit stiff but further improvement is possible..
7 1st (7) (Evens +64%) The Famous Five	0 Evens(+64%)	(7) The Famous Five Evens, Fairly useful Flat winner in France but lightly raced and yet to score for Venetia Williams. However, shaped as return to this trip may suit when creditable fourth of 10 on handicap debut at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) last month and merits consideration. Beaten favourite on handicap debut latest; unexposed, drops in trip and is not ruled out..
8 2nd (8) (11/2 +54%) Double Click	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(8) Double Click 11/2, Resumed with win at Ffos Las (15.8f) in May but has failed to beat a rival home since and no surprise to see headgear reached for now. Last in his last three starts; plenty to prove at present; cheekpieces now tried..
2 3rd (2) (5/1 +0%) Made For You	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) Made For You 5/1, C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft, 150/1) 75 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can make presence felt. Third in a 0-130 latest; needs to improve on that to win but that's not ruled out..
1 4th (1) (8/1 -23%) Sizing Pottsie	8 8/1(-23%)	(1) Sizing Pottsie 8/1, Smart chaser for Jessica Harrington in 2021/22 and, on his first run following another breathing op, he hit the crossbar in a 2m Uttoxeter handicap (heavy) in November. That form hasn't worked out, though, and he ran poorly at Wincanton last time. Jumping let him down a bit on his latest start; player if he can bounce back..
6 5th (6) (11/2 +21%) Heross Du Seuil	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(6) Heross Du Seuil 11/2, Successful at Uttoxeter (19.9f) in September and largely acquitted himself well in defeat since. Needs to bounce back from poor effort at Southwell latest, though. Best form would give him a chance but hasn't produced that on his last four starts..
4 \|PU\| (4) (80/1 -567%) Kojin	80 80/1(-567%)	(4) Kojin 80/1, Fairly useful performer on the Flat in Ireland but failed to make a significant impact over hurdles there, finishing well held in a Kilbeggan handicap in September (final start for Peter Fahey). Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations for new yard. Last of seven in a Kilbeggan hurdle when last seen in September; bit to prove..

LTO Selection:

15:55 Leicester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Slight preference is for THE FAMOUS FIVE who is unexposed and is probably better than he was able to show at Ludlow last time.

16:00 Down Royal Handicap Chase 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/4 +69%) Daily Present	2.75 11/4(+69%)	(2) Daily Present 11/4, Useful winner at 22f over hurdles. Seventh of 11 in novice chase at Punchestown (18.9f, soft, 100/1) 59 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap chase debut. Beat the smart Bronn in a novice hurdle, tailed off in three starts in beginners' chases.
4 2nd (4) (6/4 +55%) Positive Thinker	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(4) Positive Thinker 6/4, 2 wins from 6 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in October. Creditable second of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.3f, heavy, 11/4) 38 days ago. Has good chance on form. Trainer has done well with him since last autumn mixing hurdling and chasing, solid chance.
3 3rd (3) (5/1 -43%) Joshua Webb	5 5/1(-43%)	(3) Joshua Webb 5/1, Good second of 13 in maiden chase at this course (20f, soft, 8/1) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Merits consideration. Is 0-10 over fences, decent chance based on second to Meetingofthewaters at Cork.
5 4th (5) (9/1 -13%) Young Dev	9 9/1(-13%)	(5) Young Dev 9/1, 13/2, below form third of 6 in handicap chase at Punchestown (22.7f, soft) 9 days ago. Beaten 21l when third of four finishers on his return to chasing at Punchestown.
6 5th (6) (14/1 -133%) Fiveaftermidnight	14 14/1(-133%)	(6) Fiveaftermidnight 14/1, Creditable second of 5 in handicap chase (5/1) at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 25 days ago. Can give a good account. Positives can be taken from her second in a five-runner veterans' contest at Limerick.
1 \|PU\| (1) (13/2 -136%) History Of Fashion	6.5 13/2(-136%)	(1) History Of Fashion 13/2, C&D winner. One win from 27 NH runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, second of 18 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.6f, soft) 51 days ago. Won this race in 2022, no success since then but has often run well in staying handicaps.
7 \|PU\| (7) (40/1 -60%) Cala Di Volpe	40 40/1(-60%)	(7) Cala Di Volpe 40/1, 66/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 37 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Very lightly raced since a creditable third in a 2m4f beginners' chase at Clonmel in 2021.

LTO Selection:

16:00 Down Royal Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

With the form of his most recent race being tested by Ask Anything in the 2.55 race, JOSHUA WEBB gets the vote on his previous Cork run

16:20 Newbury NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (6/1 +33%) Roysse	6 6/1(+33%)	(7) Roysse 6/1, €75,000 3-y-o, Kayf Tara gelding. Unbeaten in 3 points and went with plenty of encouragement sporting a tongue strap when fourth in big-field Wincanton bumper on Rules debut 73 days ago, fading only late on. Expected to build on that. Travelled really well before tiring and finishing a near 8l fourth of 17 at Wincanton.
1 2nd (1) (13/2 -136%) Jurancon	6.5 13/2(-136%)	(1) Jurancon 13/2, Free Port Lux gelding. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and looked a very good prospect when readily making a winning start for this yard in 7-runner bumper at Chepstow 45 days ago. Seems sure to do better and win more races. Won his second point easily and it was a similar story on bumper debut at Chepstow.
2 3rd (2) (8/1 -129%) Kap Boy	8 8/1(-129%)	(2) Kap Boy 8/1, €160,000 son of Kapgarde who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in a 4-runner Chepstow bumper in October. Well in the mix despite a 6 lb penalty. 160,000euros 3yo; 4-5 when winning a four-runner heavy-ground bumper at Chepstow.
9 4th (9) (5/4 +55%) Doctor Kildare	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(9) Doctor Kildare 5/4, Doctor Dino gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser in France Thrilling and useful French hurdler/chaser Placenet. Of obvious interest on debut for leading yard. 170,000euros yearling; represents powerful connections and has the 4yo allowance.
10 5th (10) (40/1 -150%) Lightning Maqueen	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) Lightning Maqueen 40/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam is a fair 2m hurdle winner and also 7f/1¼m winner who stayed 13.5f on Flat. Betting can prove a good indicator on his debut. Not as stoutly bred as some of these but connections are respected.
11 6th (11) (13/2 +59%) The Expensive One	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(11) The Expensive One 13/2, €56,000 3-y-o, Harzand gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart bumper winner/top-class hurdler The New One and fairly useful chaser The Newest One. Yard can ready its newcomers so he can't be discounted. Half-brother to top-class hurdler The New One; a respected newcomer.
5 7th (5) (9/1 +55%) Job	9 9/1(+55%)	(5) Job 9/1, Coastal Path gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Ivanohe. Fourth sole start in Irish points (May 2023) and newcomers from this yard are often fancied. Wears hood. Possibilities. Close up in an Irish point; hooded for rules debut and probably best watched.
6 7th (6) (20/1 -67%) Lahinch Strand	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Lahinch Strand 20/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Brother to useful hurdler The Friday Man. Dam 2m-2½m hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Appeals on paper for yard no stranger to success in this sphere. Second foal; brother to bumper and useful 2m-2m5f hurdle winner The Friday Man.
4 9th (4) (18/1 -177%) Jafimgoso	18 18/1(-177%)	(4) Jafimgoso 18/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam fairly useful 2m/2½m hurdle winner. Noteworthy newcomer who is worth a market check. First reported foal; dam 2m/2m3f hurdle winner; likely contender for leading yard.
8 10th (8) (300/1 -500%) Sir Rodney	300 300/1(-500%)	(8) Sir Rodney 300/1, Passing Glance gelding. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Tarablaze. Dam half-sister to several winners at up to 3m1f; up against it on debut.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Newbury NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

David Pipe's JURANCON looked good in winning his point and even better on his bumper debut at Chepstow when not remotely pressed.

16:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 11f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/1 -17%) Andaleep	7 7/1(-17%)	(4) Andaleep 7/1, Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 9/2) 20 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper. Shortlist material under Simon Walker. Multiple turf wins at up to 1m3f; 0-20 on AW; last raced on Tapeta in September 2022.
2 2nd (2) (5/1 +17%) Way Of Life	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Way Of Life 5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022 but can't be knocked for consistency, running well again when second of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Kempton (1½m) 34 days ago. Can make presence felt. All four AW wins at 1m4f on Tapeta and Polytrack; good 2nd latest; first run on this track.
5 3rd (5) (3/1 +0%) Bringbackmemories	3 3/1(+0%)	(5) Bringbackmemories 3/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this course (1½m) 14 days ago, well on top finish. Should remain competitive up 4 lb. Thrived since switched to Tapeta, coming home strongly over 1m4f here latest; more to come.
6 4th (6) (7/2 +42%) Throne Hall	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(6) Throne Hall 7/2, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Very good fourth of 8 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 35 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Interesting back up in trip. Latest Flat win nearly 3 years ago; taken time to get eye in on AW; good 4th last time.
1 5th (1) (3/1 +40%) Sarsons Risk	3 3/1(+40%)	(1) Sarsons Risk 3/1, Course winner in December. 7/2, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (2m) 17 days ago, closing all way to line. Significantly down in trip. All handicaps over further; cosy 2m winner in December; sets a puzzle right down in trip.
8 6th (8) (14/1 -211%) Glory Nights	14 14/1(-211%)	(8) Glory Nights 14/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in October. 11/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m) 28 days ago. Reliable on Tapeta elsewhere, winning under Tilly Evans at Wolverhampton in October.
3 7th (3) (16/1 -33%) Haliphon	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Haliphon 16/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (1½mf) 45 days ago, needing stiffer test. Not easy to make a case for. Taken good drop in weights; lightly raced on AW; down the field on Tapeta debut latest.
9 8th (9) (25/1 -127%) Verona Star	25 25/1(-127%)	(9) Verona Star 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 13/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 16 days ago. Stamina not assured now stepping up in trip. Down a long way in weights since winning 7f debut; first run over this far/on this track.
7 9th (7) (100/1 -300%) Vellner	100 100/1(-300%)	(7) Vellner 100/1, Last of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Chelmsford 47 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. High in weights for new yard; best watched until more realistically treated in lower grade.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 11f Race Class Flow

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

A few to consider but BRINGBACKMEMORIES seems to have found his niche since switched to Tapeta and he is preferred to Throne Hall.

17:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (11/2 -83%) Path To Dubai	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(7) Path To Dubai 11/2, Masar colt. Dam ungenuine 11.5f/1½m winner who stayed 1¾m. Makes appeal on paper. Bred for middle distances but he's starting out in a weak race and needs a market check.
3 2nd (3) (7/2 -17%) Who's Glen	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(3) Who's Glen 7/2, Gleneagles gelding. Dam, winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner) who won 3 Irish Group 3 events, half-sister to useful 9.4f-1½m winner Long Arm. Interesting newcomer. Dam a Group 3 winner (RPR 109); makes debut in a weak maiden; of obvious interest.
6 3rd (6) (125/1 -400%) Royal Praise	125 125/1(-400%)	(6) Royal Praise 125/1, Twice-raced colt. Eighth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 80/1) 7 days ago. Green and well beaten in two runs this month; handicaps more suitable after this.
5 4th (5) (5/4 +58%) Magna Vega	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(5) Magna Vega 5/4, Promising type. 10/3, sixth of 11 in minor event at Yarmouth (7f, good). Off 149 days. May well do better. Promising efforts over 7f on turf last summer; 1m should suit; more interesting than many.
8 5th (8) (7/2 +50%) Strive	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(8) Strive 7/2, Once-raced gelding. 18/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at this C&D on debut 18 days ago. Improvement required. Pulled too hard when down the field here on this month's debut; should know more today.
4 6th (4) (10/1 -67%) Albert Lasker	10 10/1(-67%)	(4) Albert Lasker 10/1, Twice-raced colt. Eighth of 12 in maiden (17/2) at this C&D 18 days ago. Others preferred. Debut effort gives him good claims; subsequent C&D effort less convincing; sets standard.
1 7th (1) (80/1 -142%) Musical Masquerade	80 80/1(-142%)	(1) Musical Masquerade 80/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. 100/1, last of 7 in bumper at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft) 18 days ago. Likely best watched. Down the field in two bumpers this winter; best watched now switched to the Flat.
2 8th (2) (33/1 -371%) Rocklyn	33 33/1(-371%)	(2) Rocklyn 33/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/1, third of 8 in minor event at this C&D 25 days ago, running on. Not out of things. Signs of ability in two runs last month, placed over C&D last time; needs more to win.
9 9th (9) (40/1 -186%) Russian Ballerina	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Russian Ballerina 40/1, Twice-raced filly. Sixth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 40/1) 67 days ago, never nearer. Likely one for handicaps down the line. Modest form in two AW runs in November; unlikely to come into her own until upped in trip.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Albert Lasker's debut effort gives him claims but MAGNA VEGA may have greater potential and he's preferred on his reappearance.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (6/1 +14%) Swordstick	6 6/1(+14%)	(6) Swordstick 6/1, €20,000 yearling, Zoffany colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Moon Flight. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful 1¼m (would have stayed 1½m) winner Entrusting. Appeals on paper so he's worth monitoring in the betting. Half-brother to 5f AW winner Moon Flight (RPR 86); starting out at a realistic level.
9 2nd (9) (150/1 -500%) Mon Etoile	150 150/1(-500%)	(9) Mon Etoile 150/1, Twice-raced filly. 16/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 34 days ago. Down the field in one completed run and others have more appealing claims.
4 3rd (4) (15/2 -50%) King Of Spain	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(4) King Of Spain 15/2, 11/2, fourth of 12 in maiden at this C&D on debut 18 days ago, having to pick way through. Open to progress so he's in the mix. Shaped with promise over C&D 18 days ago (backed); more to come; each-way claims.
2 4th (2) (7/1 -40%) Give It Up	7 7/1(-40%)	(2) Give It Up 7/1, Lightly-raced gelding. 12/1, last of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 9 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Needs to bounce back. Peak efforts set the standard but his stamina for 1m isn't assured; hood added today.
7 5th (7) (4/1 -33%) Thorntonledale Max	4 4/1(-33%)	(7) Thorntonledale Max 4/1, 18/1, third of 8 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut 19 days ago, slowly away. Should improve. Shaped well behind two rivals with solid form on this month's Lingfield debut; key player.
3 6th (3) (4/5 +54%) Rogue Raider	0.8 4/5(+54%)	(3) Rogue Raider 4/5, Promising third of 11 in minor event (5/2) at Kempton (7f) on debut 17 days ago. Should have more to offer. Holds good claims. Promising start when keeping on for 3rd over 7f at Kempton this month; plenty more to come.
5 7th (5) (50/1 -257%) Meade Gold	50 50/1(-257%)	(5) Meade Gold 50/1, $52,000 yearling, Mor Spirit gelding. Half-brother to useful Canadian 5f and winner Dirty Dangle. Dam unraced. Market can guide. $52,000 yearling; half-brother to four winners; bred for AW; betting to guide.
8 8th (8) (80/1 -300%) Organic	80 80/1(-300%)	(8) Organic 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 50/1, fifth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 27 days ago. First run for yard after leaving George Boughey with more required. Hint of ability in two runs for G Boughey last month; may do better once handicapping.
1 9th (1) (125/1 -681%) Thelastwinterarrow	125 125/1(-681%)	(1) Thelastwinterarrow 125/1, Fifth of 8 in minor event (13/2) at this C&D on debut 25 days ago. Needs to build on it. Dropped away having led for much of the race over C&D last month; apprentice ridden today.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Thorntonledale Max shaped nicely on his debut but so did ROGUE RAIDER and the selection should relish today's extra furlong.

18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (20/1 -25%) Grant Wood	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Grant Wood 20/1, Off 6 months and not discredited when third of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Newcastle (6f) 26 days ago. One for the shortlist. More realistically treated now but he's 0-11 and this looks a tough race.
2 2nd (2) (5/4 +38%) Counsel	1.25 5/4(+38%)	(2) Counsel 5/4, Off 7 months/first run since leaving Ian Williams when landing 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 6/4) 8 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards under a 5 lb penalty. Well backed and won decisively on last week's stable debut (7f, Polytrack); big chance.
5 3rd (5) (16/1 -100%) San Isidro	16 16/1(-100%)	(5) San Isidro 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Had wind op before posting a solid third of 10 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 32 days ago. Needs to back it up. Smart in his youth; ran well after a wind op when 3rd over C&D last month.
1 4th (1) (11/2 -57%) Surprise Picture	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Surprise Picture 11/2, Three wins from 17 runs last year. 3/1, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 7 days ago. Holds good claims under a 5 lb penalty. Impressive over this trip at Wolverhampton last week; respected despite a 5lb penalty.
10 5th (10) (14/1 -17%) Homer Stokes	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Homer Stokes 14/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 16/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm). Off 118 days with more required. Three-time C&D winner; still feasibly treated and his yard horses are in form; contender.
8 6th (8) (11/1 +31%) Vondelpark	11 11/1(+31%)	(8) Vondelpark 11/1, 11/4, only sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Two good runs here last month but lesser run from a wide draw latest; others appeal more.
6 7th (6) (16/1 -33%) Dion Baker	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Dion Baker 16/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. 6/1, only seventh of 10 to Surprise Picture in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Poor strike-rate; disappointed behind Surprise Picture last week; others look stronger.
9 8th (9) (11/1 +21%) Autumn Angel	11 11/1(+21%)	(9) Autumn Angel 11/1, Respectable 3½ lengths third of 10 to Surprise Picture in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 7 days ago, running on. Can give a good account. C&D win this month but only 3rd behind Surprise Picture at Wolverhampton last week.
4 9th (4) (12/1 -50%) Arika	12 12/1(-50%)	(4) Arika 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 32 days ago. Likely to improve further. Considered. Unexposed 5yo; promise on last month's handicap debut and this could be run to suit.
12 10th (12) (13/2 +35%) Mr Squires	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(12) Mr Squires 13/2, C&D winner. 6/1, good third of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 14 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Conditions to suit and he comes here in good form; other pace to contend with here though.
7 11th (7) (150/1 -200%) Smalleytime	150 150/1(-200%)	(7) Smalleytime 150/1, Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when last of 10 in handicap at this course (8.1f, 150/1) 12 days ago. Has work to do. 150-1 when tailed off over 1m here on recent stable debut; hood left off this time.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

This is competitive but COUNSEL won well on last week's stable debut and he can defy the 5lb penalty.

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (6/1 +14%) Mountain Warrior	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Mountain Warrior 6/1, C&D winner. 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 59 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Makes limited appeal. Winning C&D return in 2023 but form has gone up the spout on last 3 runs; limited appeal.
5 2nd (5) (16/1 -129%) Gobi Sunset	16 16/1(-129%)	(5) Gobi Sunset 16/1, Latest win at Newcastle in October. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 26 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Latest 7f win at Newcastle on yard debut; lesser efforts since; having first course run.
1 3rd (1) (11/8 +39%) Clipsham La Habana	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(1) Clipsham La Habana 11/8, Posted another solid effort when fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 23 days ago, not ideally placed. Races off same mark and is likely to go well again. Useful sprint form, including on Polytrack and Tapeta; good chance on current form.
4 4th (4) (11/2 -22%) Ice Cool Harry	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(4) Ice Cool Harry 11/2, Lightly-raced winner. Last of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 8/1). Off 165 days. Hood back on. Others more persuasive. Had excuses in handicaps following 6f novice win on turf; retains potential; hood refitted.
6 5th (6) (13/2 -44%) Razzam	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(6) Razzam 13/2, Acquitted himself well in recent starts, latest when fifth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 11/1) 12 days ago, not ideally placed. Likely contender. Successful yard debut but not gone on since good 6f Tapeta run in August.
8 6th (8) (13/2 +19%) Airshow	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(8) Airshow 13/2, C&D winner. Latest Kempton run can be excused and had posted good third here previously. Enters calculations. Multiple wins at up to 7f, two on Tapeta here; below best latest; solid C&D 3rd previously.
7 7th (7) (12/1 -71%) Golden Passport	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Golden Passport 12/1, 13/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago. Others look better treated. Sole win over 7f at Wolverhampton; promising 6f run for new yard; not so good next time.
3 8th (3) (18/1 -80%) Captain Cuddles	18 18/1(-80%)	(3) Captain Cuddles 18/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 38 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Thereabouts in 7f and 6f turf handicaps for R Hannon; looked weighted to best on AW since.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Ice Cool Harry has scope for improvement but CLIPSHAM LA HABANA has less to prove than his rivals on balance of current form.

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (9/4 +10%) Rock Opera	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(2) Rock Opera 9/4, Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (6.1f) in November and shaped as if still in good form when seventh of 12 in handicap (12/1) at same course (7.2f) 16 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Shortlisted. Won at Wolverhampton in November and had excuses back there last time; should fare better.
6 2nd (6) (16/1 -220%) Quandary	16 16/1(-220%)	(6) Quandary 16/1, Back from 5 months off when creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago. Remains low mileage and could be a player if building on that. Still to prove she truly stays this far, but remains unexposed after just five outings.
3 3rd (3) (11/4 +8%) Dark Side Thunder	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(3) Dark Side Thunder 11/4, 3-time C&D winner. Six wins from 19 Flat runs. Three wins from 10 runs last year. 7/2, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Respected. 3-5 over C&D; needs to bounce back but that is entirely possible at this venue.
5 4th (5) (7/1 -40%) Topo Chico	7 7/1(-40%)	(5) Topo Chico 7/1, Below form latest but scored twice over this sort of trip in August and is back on a workable mark. Ran with credit when fourth at Wolverhampton last time but is now 0-14 on the AW.
1 5th (1) (11/2 +8%) Muscika	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(1) Muscika 11/2, Four wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 20/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 9 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 7-31 on the AW; latest effort better than it looks and form since franked; major player.
8 6th (8) (25/1 -56%) Madame Fenella	25 25/1(-56%)	(8) Madame Fenella 25/1, Back from 6 months off when eighth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago. Entitled to build on that. 1lb above last winning mark; each-way shout if getting a good pace to aim at.
4 7th (4) (15/2 +6%) Hallowed Time	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Hallowed Time 15/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, first run since leaving E. J. O'Neill when ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 38 days ago, very slowly away. Claims on best form. Three-time winner on turf in France in 2021/22; needs to improve on recent stable debut.
7 8th (7) (17/2 -6%) She's Centimental	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(7) She's Centimental 17/2, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 33 days ago. Others more persuasive. Three-time Tapeta winner, once over C&D; not beaten that far last time; each-way claims.

LTO Selection:

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

This can go to the veteran MUSCIKA who retains the ability to win a race like this. His last effort was probably better than it looks.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (100/1 -614%) Manali	100 100/1(-614%)	(11) Manali 100/1, Maiden who wasn't disgraced when sixth of 12 in maiden at Bath (5.7f) in August. Returns to handicaps back from a break and the betting may prove a useful guide. Raised 7lb for midfield finish in Bath maiden when last seen; career best needed; AW debut.
2 1st (2) (4/1 +33%) Reprised	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Reprised 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 11 in nursery (17/2) at Newcastle (6f) 26 days ago, no match for the winner but nicely on top of the remainder. One to consider from same mark. Ran well upped to 6f at Newcastle latest, drawing clear with the ready winner; considered.
8 2nd (8) (4/1 +0%) Rusheen Boy	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) Rusheen Boy 4/1, Two wins from 5 runs last year. Didn't need to be at best when winning 11-runner minor event (4/9) at this C&D 25 days ago, rallying well once headed. Has more to offer. 2-2 over C&D this winter; new mark has now kicked in but he could have more in the tank.
7 3rd (7) (6/4 +50%) Old Chums	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(7) Old Chums 6/4, Well-bred sort who showed much-improved form equipped with first-time cheekpieces when winning 9-runner handicap (16/5) at this C&D 5 days ago. Carries penalty. Shortlist material with prospect of more to come. Made all over C&D on last week's debut; penalised but still has time to do better.
5 4th (5) (16/1 -300%) Wren Officer	16 16/1(-300%)	(5) Wren Officer 16/1, Showed improved form (in first-time cheekpieces) when landing 7-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 3 weeks ago, staying on to lead final 1f and well on top finish. Expected to go well again. Off the mark tried in headgear at Newcastle 19 days ago; up 5lb but not yet fully exposed.
1 5th (1) (13/2 +46%) John Steed	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(1) John Steed 13/2, 11/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in nursery at this C&D 33 days ago, weakening inside final 1f. Blinkers back on and no surprise to see a better showing. 11-race maiden; failed to fire over C&D last time but the return of blinkers could help.
4 6th (4) (15/2 -7%) Moyola	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(4) Moyola 15/2, Winner at Newcastle in October. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 13/2) 11 days ago, ridden 2f out and keeping on. May find a couple too good. 6f winner at Newcastle in October; solid 2nd at Wolverhampton latest; each-way shout.
6 7th (6) (40/1 -60%) East Bank	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) East Bank 40/1, 33/1 and hooded for 1st time, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago. Work to do. Not gone on from a winning turf debut last spring; others have more pressing claims.
3 8th (3) (28/1 -100%) Mariamne	28 28/1(-100%)	(3) Mariamne 28/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 15/2) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Not fired in two runs for new yard but the return of cheekpieces could give her a lift.
9 9th (9) (25/1 -56%) Kitty Bennet	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Kitty Bennet 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in nursery at this course (5f, 14/1) 39 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Not matched novice form in two handicap runs; down in class but there are risks.
10 10th (10) (50/1 -100%) King Street	50 50/1(-100%)	(10) King Street 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Struggled since a good Wolverhampton run in November; tongue-tie now tried.

LTO Selection:

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

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

Moyola should get a good pace to aim at but REPRISED is preferred on the back of her Newcastle second.

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (8/1 +43%) The Bell Conductor	8 8/1(+43%)	(1) The Bell Conductor 8/1, Three-time C&D winner. First run since leaving Paul Midgley when last of 13 in C&D handicap (25/1) 42 days ago. Has some smart form on Tapeta; last month's reappearance easy to forgive; drops in class.
7 2nd (7) (7/1 -133%) Reigning Profit	7 7/1(-133%)	(7) Reigning Profit 7/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year and went in again at Wolverhampton this month. 4/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap over this C&D 12 days ago. Easy win at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; only third here since & he's 5lb higher today.
6 3rd (6) (11/2 +27%) Crimson Angel	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(6) Crimson Angel 11/2, C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Not seen to best effect when ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 8/1) 41 days ago. Good chance on her close second at Wolverhampton prior to that. C&D winner; promise on penultimate run; raced wide when unplaced latest; not ruled out.
2 4th (2) (4/1 -14%) Mondammej	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Mondammej 4/1, Unreliable type. Twenty nine runs since last win in 2021. 15/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 7 days ago. On losing run but on a dangerous mark and last week's 6f run was promising; key player.
4 5th (4) (12/1 -33%) Lihou	12 12/1(-33%)	(4) Lihou 12/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Goodwood in August. Off 3 months, might have needed run when ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f, 25/1) 16 days ago. Back on a winning mark. C&D winner and on last winning mark; low-key effort 16 days ago but can do better here.
3 6th (3) (6/4 +63%) Revenite	1.5 6/4(+63%)	(3) Revenite 6/4, Dual novice winner at 2, including AW. Failed to beat a rival in 2 outings early last summer. Not seen since but it's of some interest that leading connections have stuck with her. One to note in the betting. Two 6f novice wins as a 2yo but tailed off in good handicaps in two 3yo starts; risky.
8 7th (8) (28/1 -100%) Love Your Work	28 28/1(-100%)	(8) Love Your Work 28/1, Seven-time course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago. Hopes pinned on a return to this venue sparking a revival. Multiple course winner but easy enough to swerve over today's trip.
5 8th (5) (12/1 -118%) Evocative Spark	12 12/1(-118%)	(5) Evocative Spark 12/1, Latest win at Chester in September. 13/2, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 21 days ago. Can give a good account. Didn't run badly over 6f three weeks ago but the drop to 5f isn't sure to suit.

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20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Mondammej looks booked for a big run back at 5f but THE BELL CONDUCTOR (nap) can leave his stable debut well behind him.

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (9/4 +25%) King Viktor	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(4) King Viktor 9/4, 13/8, capitalised on easing mark to win 7-runner handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, challenging final 1f and staying on to lead close home. Rates one of the likelier types operating from 2 lb higher. Found plenty for pressure when winning a C&D handicap 12 days ago; big player up just 2lb.
5 2nd (5) (3/1 +63%) Polar Princess	3 3/1(+63%)	(5) Polar Princess 3/1, 18/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (12.1f) 14 days ago, keeping on when meeting some trouble 2f out. Has a race of this nature within reach on recent evidence and booking of Rossa Ryan an eye-catching one. Third over shorter trips here the last twice; of interest over 1m6f with Rossa Ryan booked.
2 3rd (2) (9/2 +10%) Smokey Malone	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(2) Smokey Malone 9/2, Took advantage of easing mark on back of 4 months off when landing 8-runner C&D handicap 12 days ago, by ½ length from Molly Mischief, quickening to lead close home. Claims again nudged up 2 lb. Ran on well to beat Molly Mischief over C&D 12 days ago; solid claims once more.
9 4th (9) (15/2 -50%) Desert Quest	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(9) Desert Quest 15/2, 22/1, won 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 7 days ago, headway to lead over 2f out and just kept up to work. Merits consideration able to race off same mark. Unpenalised for last week's 1m4f AW win; stays this trip well; one for the shortlist.
1 5th (1) (15/2 -50%) Eagle One	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(1) Eagle One 15/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 9/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap at this course (11.1f) 33 days ago, no match for winner. Steps back up in trip now and he's one to consider with a repeat. Second over 1m3f here last month and he races off the same mark; each-way claims again.
3 6th (3) (33/1 -106%) Rock N Roll Pinkie	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Rock N Roll Pinkie 33/1, 33/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago, losing place over 2f out and dropping away. That was her first start for 6 months and this ought to reveal more. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Low-key return to action over C&D 18 days ago; cheekpieces now reached for.
6 7th (6) (14/1 -17%) Martin Spirit	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Martin Spirit 14/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap chase at Hereford (16f, good to soft, 5/1) on debut over fences 8 days ago. Previous midfield effort over this C&D proved he retains ability and would be worth noting if the market spoke in his favour here. Promise over C&D on Flat handicap/stable debut; well held over fences last week.
8 8th (8) (11/1 -10%) Prince Abu	11 11/1(-10%)	(8) Prince Abu 11/1, C&D winner. 10/3, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (16.5f) 33 days ago, having hopeless task from position. No surprise to see a better showing but losing run is mounting up. Conditions to suit and big chance judged on last month's C&D second; ran poorly latest.
10 9th (10) (50/1 -100%) Kitten's Dream	50 50/1(-100%)	(10) Kitten's Dream 50/1, Unreliable individual. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 33/1, 11 lengths last of 8 to Smokey Malone in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Must improve. C&D winner who should be making an impact off this lowly mark; recent efforts poor though.
11 9th (11) (66/1 -100%) Sociologist	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) Sociologist 66/1, Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 66/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 10 days ago. Heavy defeats in 3 of his 4 runs this winter, pulling too hard; too much to prove for now.

LTO Selection:

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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

A competitive handicap. King Viktor is feared but MARTIN SPIRIT shaped well here 18 days ago and that form looks solid.

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Tomform Tuesday 23rd January 2024

Races & Results Tuesday 23rd January 2024

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12:40 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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12:50 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:00 Leicester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:10 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:25 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:35 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:00 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Leicester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:35 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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14:55 Down Royal Novices Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:10 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:20 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Down Royal Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:45 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:55 Leicester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Down Royal Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:20 Newbury NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 11f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

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20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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