1 Tuesday 28th January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 28th January 2025

There were 30 Races on Tuesday 28th January 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Chepstow, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 28th January 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:50 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/8 +8%) Amelia's Star	1.375 11/8(+8%)	(1) Amelia's Star 11/8, Half-sister to fair 2¼m hurdle winner Toppy's Boy and bumper winner Treasure Mountain. Solid start when runner-up at Wetherby a couple of months ago and looks open to progress, so worth a chance to get off the mark at the second attempt. Backed into 4-1 when runner-up on debut at Wetherby and holds leading claims.
4 2nd (4) (10/3 -11%) Ce Mi Run	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(4) Ce Mi Run 10/3, Flemensfirth mare. Half-sister to a point bumper winner. Notable newcomer for a stable with a good record in this sphere. Half-sister to point bumper winner; Lambourn yard does well in bumpers; one to consider.
5 3rd (5) (16/1 0%) Land Girl's Luck	16 16/1(0%)	(5) Land Girl's Luck 16/1, Workforce mare. Dam (h99) bumper winner. Placed both starts in point bumpers, runner-up last time (Jan 2024). Placed in two British point-to-point bumpers last winter and not ruled out each-way.
9 4th (9) (10/1 +50%) Miss Friday Lions	10 10/1(+50%)	(9) Miss Friday Lions 10/1, Postponed filly. Dam unraced. Not much to go on pedigree wise, but market support would look significant. Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to two 5f winners; may be best watched on debut.
6 5th (6) (100/1 +0%) Masala Chai	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Masala Chai 100/1, Related to 4 winners but little encouragement both outings to date. Now on her third trainer and is very much up against it. Tailed off at Ayr recently when back from an absence; another new yard; others preferred.
7 6th (7) (33/1 +34%) Tiggerelli	33 33/1(+34%)	(7) Tiggerelli 33/1, Out of a winning pointer but no immediate sign of ability when down the field at Wetherby a couple of months ago. Tailed off at 33-1 on debut at Wetherby in November; the tongue-tie is retained.
3 7th (3) (13/2 +59%) Carrigeen Ardisia	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(3) Carrigeen Ardisia 13/2, Getaway mare. Half-sister to bumper winner Hot Fizzy Lizzy. Bred to go well in this sphere and can't be discounted. Half-sister to a bumper winner but trainer is 0-58 with his bumper runners.
2 8th (2) (12/1 -20%) Arctic Duchess	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Arctic Duchess 12/1, Showed some ability on Rules debut, leading and enjoying run of race before finishing fifth of 10 at Carlisle 78 days ago. Entitled to build on that. Encouraging fifth at 100-1 on debut at Carlisle and she could build on that run.
8 9th (8) (10/1 -150%) Truly Yours	10 10/1(-150%)	(8) Truly Yours 10/1, €23,000 3-y-o, Ol' Man River mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Milliner, stayed 3m, and fair hurdler Do Ya Feel Lucky, stayed 3¼m. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 2½m) Carthalawn. Interesting newcomer. 23,000euros 3yo; half-sister to two winners; no surprise to see a good run on debut.

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A promising second on her debut at Wetherby, AMELIA'S STAR is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and she can put that experience to good use on this occasion. She gets the vote ahead of newcomer Ce Mi Run, who is out of a winning jumper in France and hails from a yard that knows how to ready one first time out. The Nigel Twiston-Davies stable has been in excellent form of late, which bodes well for another debutant in the shape of Truly Yours.

AMELIA'S STAR had to come from further back than ideal when second in a bumper at Wetherby a couple of months ago and there's a good chance she can go one better with a performance of similar merit. Ce Mi Run makes plenty of appeal on paper first time out and Arctic Duchess is quite closely matched with the selection on form.

Ce Mi Run is an interesting newcomer but preference is for AMELIA'S STAR, who was a promising second on her debut at Wetherby.

13:05 Limerick Claiming Hurdle 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (9/2 -13%) Robinstown	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(7) Robinstown 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler. C&D winner. Nineteenth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Navan (22.4f, good to soft, 80/1) 72 days ago. Won this easily last year on heavy ground, no joy since but could bounce back.
10 2nd (10) (200/1 0%) She'll Be Kept	200 200/1(0%)	(10) She'll Be Kept 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Thirteenth of 17 in novice hurdle (250/1) at this course (20f, soft) 32 days ago. Well-beaten in first two starts over hurdles including one here, hard to make a case for.
8 3rd (8) (4/1 +0%) Ellaat	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) Ellaat 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, thirteenth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Dundalk (16f). Off 11 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up in trip. Player. 3-17 over hurdles, good effort on last start over timber but lacks a run, check market.
5 4th (5) (9/2 -50%) Embittered	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(5) Embittered 9/2, Useful chaser. Bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap chase at this course (19.4f, soft, 18/1) 31 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Form pick. Very useful chaser on his day but not sure how much ability he retains, check market.
4 5th (4) (13/2 +74%) Starman	6.5 13/2(+74%)	(4) Starman 13/2, Fair chaser. Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 17/2, eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 3 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 3-24 over hurdles, won a claimer for former yard, rated 110 and can't be discounted.
6 6th (6) (11/2 +15%) Hascoeur Clermont	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(6) Hascoeur Clermont 11/2, Fairly useful chaser. 25/1, eleventh of 17 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. 123 rated chaser, 2-10 over timber and rated 110, likes testing ground, could go well.
11 7th (11) (16/1 +43%) Voice Of Reason	16 16/1(+43%)	(11) Voice Of Reason 16/1, Fair hurdler. 20/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, soft) 10 days ago. Flat winner is 0-11 over hurdles, best form on good and yielding, others appeal more.
3 8th (3) (12/1 +64%) Rodney Bay	12 12/1(+64%)	(3) Rodney Bay 12/1, Fair hurdler. One win from 21 NH runs. Creditable eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25f, good to soft, 33/1) 44 days ago. Dual-purpose, 1-21 over hurdles, ground fine but hasn't shown enough in recent starts.
1 9th (1) (11/2 +0%) Metamorpheus	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(1) Metamorpheus 11/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Blinkered for 1st time, thirteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Dual-purpose, poor on his last two starts, not sure this step up in trip will suit.
2 10th (2) (25/1 -127%) Optional Mix	25 25/1(-127%)	(2) Optional Mix 25/1, Fairly useful chaser. Course winner. 25/1, eighth of 10 in handicap chase at Thurles (21.8f, good) 9 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Course winner over 2m4f, has been out of form recently, tongue-tie and cheekpieces go on.
9 \|PU\| (9) (50/1 -178%) Away He Goes	50 50/1(-178%)	(9) Away He Goes 50/1, Smart performer at best on Flat (stays 2m), Well held in claimer on stable debut last time after 22 months off. Making GB/IRE jumps debut. Gr 1 placed on the Flat, no impact after long layoff on stable debut, watch on hurdles bow.

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ELLAAT hasn't run in 349 days but showed form last season and returns in a weak race. He has led a colourful life and could still retain ability aged nine, with connections likely to have had this race in mind for some weeks. Hascoeur Clermont is an able staying chaser on his day, but was well held on recent runs and has appeared just once over hurdles since September 2022. Optional Mix is rated 124 over fences and while she needs to recapture her old form, first-time cheekpieces are applied and her rider claims 7lb. Away He Goes, runner-up in the 2021 Goodwood Cup, tries hurdling but is a light of former years.

EMBITTERED isn't the easiest to weigh up at present but this represents a big drop in class. Ellaat is a potential player on his belated return to hurdles, with Hascoeur Clermont and Away He Goes best of the others.

A chance is taken on HASCOEUR CLERMONT who has won on heavy ground and his trainer has a 25% strike rate in claimers.

13:12 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (6/1 -9%) Walkinthecotswolds	6 6/1(-9%)	(3) Walkinthecotswolds 6/1, Showed ability in maiden/novice company prior to finishing second on Southwell handicap debut last March. Good reappearance fourth at Ffos Las was followed by a poor effort at the same course but there was a valid excuse (said to have had a breathing problem) and she has since undergone a wind op. Fourth on her return at Ffos Las in November but pulled up there last month; wind op since.
10 2nd (10) (9/4 +25%) Night Jet	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(10) Night Jet 9/4, Fifteen-race maiden overall (0-13 in this sphere) but has performed well both completed starts this season, finishing third of 9 at Leicester last month before chasing home My Friend Sean (winner again since) at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 15 days later. Needs considering back up in trip here. 2nd Uttoxeter latest; more to prove back up in trip but he otherwise holds strong claims..
6 3rd (6) (16/1 +52%) Arctic Angel	16 16/1(+52%)	(6) Arctic Angel 16/1, Offered something to work on when third in Newton Abbot bumper last year but subsequent efforts over hurdles have not been at all encouraging. Big step forward needed now handicapping. Well held on all four hurdle starts but makes handicap debut and worth a market check..
7 4th (7) (18/1 +64%) Quite The Getaway	18 18/1(+64%)	(7) Quite The Getaway 18/1, Made the frame twice from 4 starts in bumpers but offered little in a trio of outings in this sphere for Nigel Twiston-Davies last term. Didn't fare much better on first run since rejoining former yard at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Well-beaten seventh on handicap debut back with former trainer at Uttoxeter last month..
4 5th (4) (11/10 +76%) Wild Nephin	1.1 11/10(+76%)	(4) Wild Nephin 11/10, Point winner who offered something to work on in pair of Hereford novice hurdles in December before dropping back to 2m counted against him here during the Christmas period. However, he was pulled up before the third flight on handicap bow at Uttoxeter on Sunday when something was presumably amiss. Pulled up quickly before the 3rd at Uttoxeter on Saturday on handicap debut..
8 6th (8) (28/1 +44%) Mambo Beat	28 28/1(+44%)	(8) Mambo Beat 28/1, Flat winner in 2023 and showed an aptitude for this game last spring, including when third on handicap debut off an 11 lb higher mark at Hereford. However, he hasn't shown much in a couple of outings since returning to action in December. Beaten 95l on his two runs this season; steps up in trip but needs to improve..
5 \|F\| (5) (12/1 +25%) Taritino	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Taritino 12/1, Fair on Flat for Amy Murphy and, though yet to trouble the judge following half-a-dozen starts in this sphere, he has shown ability over hurdles, not least when sixth of 13 at Taunton in December. Failed to build on that at the same course next time but it's far too soon to write this 5-y-o off. Won three on the Flat last summer but has yet to be placed in six attempts over hurdles..
2 \|PU\| (2) (40/1 +39%) Tintagel Queen	40 40/1(+39%)	(2) Tintagel Queen 40/1, Went close in a bumper here in March 2023 and promising start over hurdles when third at Lingfield in November of that year. Not disgraced after almost a year off at Stratford in October but pulled up both subsequent starts, including on handicap debut at Exeter last time. Third on hurdling debut in November 2023 but three poor runs since..
11 \|PU\| (11) (100/1 -52%) Grandmaster Flash	100 100/1(-52%)	(11) Grandmaster Flash 100/1, Three-time AW winner on the Flat but no real impact over hurdles so far. 4 lb 'wrong' at the weights and he's readily passed over. Three-time AW winner but has been soundly beaten on all nine starts over hurdles..

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NIGHT JET is probably the safest option after posting a couple of more assured efforts since he clipped heels and fell at Stratford three starts back, with last month's second-placed finish over 2m at Uttoxeter creating hope for another decent showing. Although well held by the winner that day, he did his best work at the finish and stepping back up in trip should be a good move. Arctic Angel and Home And Dry can give Tom Symonds' gelding the most to think about.

It's fair to say that NIGHT JET has already had plenty of chances but he is nevertheless appealing in a race of this nature. Indeed, he at least arrives here in good form whereas many of his rivals have questions to answer for one reason or another. Home And Dry could be a threat on his handicap debut in this sphere and is second choice ahead of Walkinthecotswolds, for whom there was a valid excuse at Ffos Las last time, and Taritino.

This looks to be a golden opportunity for NIGHT JET to get off the mark over hurdles. The main danger could be Walkinthecotswolds.

13:20 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (7/4 -40%) Blue Betty	1.75 7/4(-40%)	(2) Blue Betty 7/4, Blue Bresil mare. Dam, ran twice in bumpers, half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chase winner (stayed 3m) Bitofapuzzle. Highly respected on debut. Trainer does very well in mares' bumpers; could play a leading role on debut.
3 2nd (3) (13/2 -8%) Centurion's Sister	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(3) Centurion's Sister 13/2, Getaway filly who shaped better than bare result on debut when eighth of 11 in bumper at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) in November and should come on for that experience. Not discounted. Merely midfield on debut at Carlisle but there's potential in her pedigree; could improve.
5 3rd (5) (3/1 +0%) Scavengers Reign	3 3/1(+0%)	(5) Scavengers Reign 3/1, Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam (b74) placed once in bumpers. Third only outing in Irish points (Oct 27). In good hands and worthy of interest. Third in a point and has joined in-form yard for rules career; could have a big say.
8 4th (8) (10/3 +26%) Girl Of Gold	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(8) Girl Of Gold 10/3, Only minor signs of ability in Stratford and Doncaster bumpers. Has had a break and could take a step forward. Fifth on first two starts; has limitations but in good hands and improvement is possible.
1 5th (1) (100/1 -203%) Blakeley Rise	100 100/1(-203%)	(1) Blakeley Rise 100/1, Not much encouragement when only fourth at Sedgefield first time out, so others can have more compelling cases made for them. 25-1 when well-beaten fourth of six on last month's debut at Sedgefield.
6 6th (6) (125/1 -150%) Spectress	125 125/1(-150%)	(6) Spectress 125/1, Last of 11 in bumper (33/1) at Wetherby (16f, soft) on debut 62 days ago and will need a marked step forward if she's to make any impact in this. First foal of point/2m2f hurdle winner but she was tailed off at 33-1 on debut at Wetherby.
7 7th (7) (9/2 +40%) Zeezee	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(7) Zeezee 9/2, £44,000 3-y-o, Yeats mare. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 2½m) Castlegrace Paddy. Worth a market check. £44,000 3yo; trainer has healthy bumper record; could go well on debut.
4 8th (4) (100/1 0%) Hannigan's Power	100 100/1(0%)	(4) Hannigan's Power 100/1, Failed to beat a rival at Sedgefield first time out and this looks a stiff task. Her dam is related to several winners but she was tailed off at 28-1 on Sedgefield debut.
9 \|PU\| (9) (80/1 +20%) Wats On Lady	80 80/1(+20%)	(9) Wats On Lady 80/1, Rajasinghe filly. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 11f). Not much to go on pedigree wise and stable not renowned for debut winners. Fourth foal; dam placed 1m3f/1m4f AW (RPR 71); she's probably best watched on debut.

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A 90,000-pounds purchase as a two-year-old, BLUE BETTY looks to have been found a nice opportunity on debut by shrewd connections and she can strike at the first time of asking. Girl Of Gold showed a modicum of improvement from her first to her second start when fifth at Doncaster in November and is likely to have a say, along with Scavengers Reign, who comes from the point-to-point scene.

BLUE BETTY is from a good family and with a yard that can get one ready first time out, so she's worth a chance to make a winning debut. Scavengers Reign is an interesting recruit from points and Centurion's Sister should be able to better her debut at Carlisle.

Fergal O'Brien does very well in mares' bumpers and his debutante BLUE BETTY earns the vote ahead of Scavengers Reign.

13:35 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 21f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (3/1 +45%) Maciver	3 3/1(+45%)	(11) Maciver 3/1, Winning hurdler who was seen to maximum effect when opening his chase account in 12-runner handicap chase at Tramore (22.8f, heavy, 12/1) 27 days ago, going from the front and left clear last. Overall profile suggests he's no sure thing to be in the same form switched back to hurdles. Made all in a handicap chase at Tramore latest, 7lb higher back over hurdles, chance.
6 2nd (6) (18/1 +10%) Mullanour	18 18/1(+10%)	(6) Mullanour 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Clonmel (24.7f, good) 117 days ago. Hard to warm to. Point winner, huge odds and well beaten all five starts over hurdles, hard to fancy.
4 3rd (4) (13/2 +46%) Roc My Haarth	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(4) Roc My Haarth 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Showed more than previously when fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (19f, soft, 28/1) 30 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Weighted to get closer to Annamaymurt on handicap debut, heavy ground an unknown.
13 3rd (13) (14/1 +44%) Winter Carnival	14 14/1(+44%)	(13) Winter Carnival 14/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 10/1, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft) in November. Others more persuasive back from a short break. 0-14 over hurdles, tongue tie worn for last two heavy defeats is discarded, risky.
7 5th (7) (4/1 -167%) Birdsandthebees	4 4/1(-167%)	(7) Birdsandthebees 4/1, Off the mark in handicap chase at Clonmel in October and quickly dispelled a lesser effort when runner-up at this course (17.7f) 33 days ago. Lower mark to operate from back over timber and she's worth a second look. In form in chases, rated 9lb lower over timber, stamina a worry and so is testing ground.
1 \|PU\| (1) (6/1 +0%) Annamaymurt	6 6/1(+0%)	(1) Annamaymurt 6/1, 16/1 and blinkered for 1st time, bounced back to best when creditable second of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (19f, soft) 30 days ago. Needs to build on that effort returned to handicap company. Decent second in maiden here latest, step up to 2m5f should suit, claims if ok on ground.
9 \|PU\| (9) (8/1 +20%) Garcon Doux	8 8/1(+20%)	(9) Garcon Doux 8/1, One win from 29 NH runs. 6/1, bit below form fifth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 46 days ago. Strike rate tempers enthusiasm for win purposes but pick of recent efforts give him definite claims in a weak affair. 1-27 over hurdles, ran well over C&D in October, handles testing ground, not discounted.
12 \|PU\| (12) (12/1 +25%) Askwell	12 12/1(+25%)	(12) Askwell 12/1, 12/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, good) 84 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Locally trained maiden, has shown very little, cheekpieces now tried, check the market.
5 \|PU\| (5) (14/1 +44%) Mellem	14 14/1(+44%)	(5) Mellem 14/1, Twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, soft, 22/1) 32 days ago, losing touch from 3 out. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. No impact in maidens or on h'cap debut latest, cheekpieces on and up in trip, needs more.
2 \|PU\| (2) (18/1 -80%) Getaway Master	18 18/1(-80%)	(2) Getaway Master 18/1, Course winner. Offered little after 7 months off when pulled up in handicap hurdle (20/1) at this course (19f, soft) 30 days ago, losing touch soon after 3 out. Needs to leave that in his wake if he's to feature. Won over slightly further here last March, no joy off revised mark since, others preferred.
14 \|PU\| (14) (25/1 +50%) Me And Mrs Lee	25 25/1(+50%)	(14) Me And Mrs Lee 25/1, 66/1, eighteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.8f, soft) 49 days ago, weakening soon after 3 out. Remains with little form and she's hard to recommend. 0-7 over hurdles, beat just one rival home on latest, look elsewhere.
8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 -136%) God Help Us	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) God Help Us 33/1, Winning pointer who produced an error-strewn round of jumping and never figured when eighth of 10 in hunter chase on debut for this stable at Thurles (24.8f) 10 month ago. First-time hood reached for back over smaller obstacles but others appeal more. Point winner on heavy in February, off since heavy defeat in March, now tries a hood.
10 \|PU\| (10) (40/1 -60%) Midnight Eagle	40 40/1(-60%)	(10) Midnight Eagle 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Thurles (22.9f, good) 68 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Others more persuasive. Huge odds and well-beaten in three maiden hurdles, best watched on handicap debut.
3 \|PU\| (3) (50/1 -100%) Three Tribes	50 50/1(-100%)	(3) Three Tribes 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.4f, good to soft) 94 days ago, always behind. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. No show in three maidens, tongue tied for handicap debut, best watched unless backed.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

BIRDSANDTHEBEES has failed to win in nine previous hurdle attempts, but managed a chase victory last October and now reverts to an ordinary race in this discipline. Her timber form is unexciting and she wouldn't like really testing ground but she has a chase rating of 97, is in-form, and her rider claims 7lb. Maciver was left clear at the final fence when scoring by 25 lengths at Thurles but although he scored over hurdles in 2022, seems a better chaser nowadays. Annamaymurt finished second in a course unplaced horses' maiden over Christmas and should compete, despite struggling in one previous handicap attempt.

Chase-scorer BIRDSANDTHEBEES is able to run off a much lower mark in this sphere and having highlighted her well-being with a good second over larger obstacles here 33 days ago, she could well be the answer. Handicap-debutant Roc My Haarth and Gracon Doux head up the dangers ahead of Maciver.

Preference is for ANNAMAYMURT who shaped well in a maiden over 2m3f here last time and he should appreciate this longer trip.

13:45 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (10/11 +48%) Livingit Du Large	0.909091 10/11(+48%)	(5) Livingit Du Large 10/11, All the rage in the betting but seemed more in need of the experience than the market suggested when third of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft) on debut 68 days ago. Entitled to do better. Only third of seven when warm favourite for Warwick debut but open to improvement.
1 2nd (1) (14/1 +50%) Close Combat	14 14/1(+50%)	(1) Close Combat 14/1, Showed a bit more than on sole outing in bumpers when sixth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy, 150/1) 15 days ago. Never dangerous when sixth on recent hurdling debut at Exeter; improvement required.
9 3rd (9) (18/1 +36%) Conniemak	18 18/1(+36%)	(9) Conniemak 18/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam (c105/h98), 2m-23f hurdle/chase winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Bucking The Trend. Market for clues. Second foal; dam fair hurdler/chaser for this stable; the only filly in the line-up.
4 4th (4) (33/1 +18%) Jackson's Bay	33 33/1(+18%)	(4) Jackson's Bay 33/1, €4,000 3-y-o, Joshua Tree gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser My Manekineko, stayed 3¼m, and half-brother to 6 winners, including smart hurdler Marsh Warbler. Showed more than on debut when fifth at Taunton but he's probably a handicap project. Showed minor promise on his second start but needs to progress again.
2 5th (2) (150/1 -50%) Flash In The Pan	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Flash In The Pan 150/1, Offered little in a bumper at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on debut 27 days ago. Makes hurdles bow. Has a good Flat pedigree but was well beaten when seventh on bumper debut at Exeter.
3 \|RO\| (3) (11/8 +59%) Intosomethinggood	1.375 11/8(+59%)	(3) Intosomethinggood 11/8, Showed improved form despite being sent off at unflattering odds when third of 16 to in listed bumper at Cheltenham (16.8f, soft) 27 days ago. Must enter calculations on this switch to hurdling. Third in Listed junior bumper at Cheltenham this month; obvious player on hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

INTOSOMETHINGGOOD appeals after outrunning triple-figure odds to finish third in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham's New Year's Day fixture. With jumps winners in his pedigree and his yard in excellent form, the son of Dragon Dancer should be primed for another big run on his hurdles bow. Shareyourbiscuits is noteworthy on debut for a powerful yard, while Livingit Du Large failed to land a gamble when introduced at Warwick but should be wiser for the run and also commands respect.

LIVINGIT DU LARGE failed to justify strong support on his Warwick hurdling debut back in November but offered plenty to work on nonetheless and, with a good chunk of improvement anticipated, he's fancied to get off the mark at the second attempt. Intosomethinggood finished a good third under a change of tactics in a listed bumper at Cheltenham on New Year's Day and must enter calculations now switching to hurdling, with Shareyourbiscuits feared most of the newcomers before market clues.

Placed in a big-field Listed bumper four weeks ago, INTOSOMETHINGGOOD is taken to make a winning start to his hurdling career.

13:55 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/4 +58%) Ascending Lark	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(2) Ascending Lark 5/4, Fair form at best in trio of bumpers in Ireland and comes here having readily landed each of her 2 starts in mares' maiden/novice hurdles at around 2m during the spring. Big player now handicapping on return with prospect of more to come. 2-2 for this yard; returns from absence but brings potential into handicaps.
3 2nd (3) (10/3 +5%) Hard As Nails	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(3) Hard As Nails 10/3, Progressed a bit to make a successful handicap debut after 3 months off at Stratford (18.5f, good to soft) in October. Appeared to find test too much when fourth in testing conditions at Sandown (19.8f) 7 weeks ago and she appeals as the type to bounce back. Won on handicap debut then faded over 2m4f at Sandown; retains potential back down in trip.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +27%) She's Notjoeking	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) She's Notjoeking 4/1, Bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles in 5-runner juvenile hurdle at Hexham in April and dispelled a lesser effort on second start in handicaps when second at Kelso (18.1f) 4 weeks ago, staying on. Another low-mileage type who could have more to give. Runner-up at Kelso on second h'cap start and the winner has followed up; one to consider.
1 4th (1) (7/1 -300%) Fromheretoeternity	7 7/1(-300%)	(1) Fromheretoeternity 7/1, Has improved since joining Jennie Candlish/fitted with cheekpieces, going with plenty of zest for win number 3 in novice company at Hexham (16.2f) on her penultimate start last month. Looked booked for second when falling last in Haydock listed contest 38 days ago. Respected back in a handicap. Has done very well since joining this yard and she's respected now back in a handicap.
5 5th (5) (22/1 -38%) Belle Of Annandale	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Belle Of Annandale 22/1, Dropped in trip and visor discarded on stable debut (previously with Adrian Keatley) when fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Small step back up in distance will help and Brian Hughes (has won on her) takes over in the saddle. Fair fourth on stable debut but takes on progressive mares and may be vulnerable once more.

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FROMHERETOETERNITY looked to be booked for a highly creditable second in Listed company at Haydock before falling at the last and compensation may await. A taking winner at Hexham on her previous start, Jennie Candlish's eight-year-old should appreciate the drop back in trip, with the hat-trick-seeking Ascending Lark looking best placed to chase her home on handicap debut, despite having not run since last April. A respectable second over slightly further at Kelso, She's Notjoeking is another to consider.

Successful on each of her 2 starts in mares' maiden/novice hurdles upon joining Harry Derham last spring, ASCENDING LARK appeals as the type to progress further in handicaps this season, and she earns the vote to complete the hat-trick back from 9 months off. Fromheretoeternity and She's Notjoeking head up the dangers.

The very lightly raced 7yo ASCENDING LARK is 2-2 for Harry Derham and is taken to complete a hat-trick on her handicap debut.

14:05 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (1/3 +100%) Sainte Tartare	0.333333 1/3(+100%)	(10) Sainte Tartare 1/3, Half-sister to 5 winners and bright start herself in 2 starts to date, third of 17 in novice hurdle (10/3) at this course (20f, soft) 32 days ago, pulling clear of rest. Big player on that evidence with further progress on the cards. Late-maturing mare, placed both starts, form of her second outing is working out well.
7 2nd (7) (7/2 +42%) Nastya	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(7) Nastya 7/2, Promising type. 12/1, stepped up markedly on what she achieved on debut when third of 15 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (20.1f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Down in trip. In good hands and she ought to do better again. Point winner last April, improved from first hurdles start when a fair third at Down Royal.
11 3rd (11) (40/1 -100%) Taketwotoone	40 40/1(-100%)	(11) Taketwotoone 40/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, ran to only a modest level on the back of a run in points when fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, heavy) on hurdles bow 27 days ago. Probable type for handicaps further down the line. Modest form in points, showed mild promise when fourth at Tramore on hurdling debut.
1 4th (1) (15/2 +63%) Arctic Piper	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(1) Arctic Piper 15/2, Fair in bumpers and stepped up a little on her debut in this sphere when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle (10/1) at Clonmel (16.8f, good) 117 days ago, ridden from 2 out and fading. Handicaps will likely be more her bag on the back of this. Placed in a bumper, needs to step up on the form of her first two maiden hurdle outings.
8 5th (8) (20/1 +50%) Park Rules	20 20/1(+50%)	(8) Park Rules 20/1, Maiden pointer who offered something to work on when sixth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft, 125/1) on NH debut 56 days ago, weakening from home turn. Hooded for 1st time. Placed in a point, not a bad effort when sixth at three-figure odds on hurdling debut.
3 6th (3) (11/1 -10%) Dolly's Call	11 11/1(-10%)	(3) Dolly's Call 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 16 in bumper at Cork (16f, soft, 12/1) 11 days ago. Makes hurdles debut now but she's probably one for further down the line. Two bumper runs, never involved at Punchestown last June, no threat at Cork 11 days ago.
9 7th (9) (8/1 0%) Queen's Meadow	8 8/1(0%)	(9) Queen's Meadow 8/1, Getaway mare. 12/1, seventh of 16 in bumper at Cork (16f, soft) on NH debut 11 days ago, weakening gradually. Makes hurdles debut. Hooded for 1st time. Beaten around 15l in mid-division in a recent Cork bumper, stable in flying form.
5 8th (5) (200/1 -100%) Lady Mamie	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Lady Mamie 200/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, last of 13 in bumper at this course (18f, soft) on bumper debut 31 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Hard to make a case for. Pulled up at Killarney first time out, tailed off last of 13 at this venue, ruled out.
2 9th (2) (250/1 -150%) Ballinlegane Lady	250 250/1(-150%)	(2) Ballinlegane Lady 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Thurles (22.9f, good to soft) 60 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. First run for yard after leaving Kieran Purcell. No sign of maiden-winning potential in three attempts, has changed stable, best watched.
6 \|PU\| (6) (80/1 -400%) Miss Incognito	80 80/1(-400%)	(6) Miss Incognito 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in bumper (7/1) at this C&D (soft) on NH debut 70 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Engaged 2.10 Punchestown Monday. Completely tailed off in a bumper at this venue in November, 7-1 then, too bad to be true.
12 \|PU\| (12) (200/1 -100%) Thefarmersdaughter	200 200/1(-100%)	(12) Thefarmersdaughter 200/1, Mahler mare. 33/1, offered little when last of 12 in bumper at this C&D (soft) on NH debut 33 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Decent pedigree but completely tailed off on belated debut in a bumper at this track.

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SAINTE TARTARE ran well on her belated career debut in November and showed nice ability in a useful course maiden over Christmas. That form has worked out well, with the runner-up and fourth-placed horses scoring subsequently, and while she drops in distance, she has soft ground in her favour and seems to be reliable. Karamoja was placed in an Auteuil Listed hurdle in September 2023 and is closely matched with the selection on a strict formline through Uhavemeinstitches (at Clonmel). However, she is on a retrieval mission having pulled up here at the Festive meeting. Nastya has shown ability but needs to improve to win.

SAINTE TARTARE cemented the positive start made on debut at Tramore when finishing a good third in a mares' maiden over further here 32 days ago and she looks a big player here with further progress distinctly possible. Karamoja, another Willie Mullins' representative, holds solid claims on her best form and she's the lead threat. Nastya is fancied to emerge best of the others.

Willie Mullins is doubly represented. SAINTE TARTARE has shown enough in her two starts to get the vote over Karamoja

14:15 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (13/2 +35%) Boyles Hill	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(9) Boyles Hill 13/2, Placed on first 2 starts over hurdles before opening his account in a Market Rasen maiden (20.6f) in August. Disappointed back from a break on C&D handicap debut in November but quickly back on track when successful at Ffos Las (20f) 6 weeks ago. That ought not to prove his limit. Narrow Ffos Las winner on heavy latest off 5lb lower; conditions should be up his street.
11 2nd (11) (2/1 +43%) Lanesborough	2 2/1(+43%)	(11) Lanesborough 2/1, Placed both starts in Irish points and much improved from what he achieved in maidens, when a strong finishing second on handicap debut at Hereford (16.2f) 2 weeks ago. Feasible to think he'd have won if meeting the last better and he's very much of interest now stepped up in trip. Strong in the betting when only just failing to get up on handicap debut at Hereford.
1 3rd (1) (11/4 +54%) Castelfort	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(1) Castelfort 11/4, Displayed fairly useful form when winning pair of juvenile hurdles last term and stepped up appreciably on his reappearance run when winning in 2m handicap here over Christmas. Feasible to think he could improve again now stamina is tested further. Raised 8lb for latest 2m win here but unlikely that today's longer trip will be an issue.
8 4th (8) (14/1 +58%) Midnight Ginger	14 14/1(+58%)	(8) Midnight Ginger 14/1, Chase winner here (2m) last season. Largely consistent in this sphere and shaped as if a return to this longer trip would suit when sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Ascot (15.7f, good to soft) 39 days ago, so not without each-way claims having eased a little more in the weights. Feasibly treated but hasn't been at her best in this discipline on last three appearances.
10 5th (10) (40/1 -100%) Klic Boum	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Klic Boum 40/1, Fourth only start in bumpers and despite going off at long odds, he's displayed some promise over hurdles, best effort yet when seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft, 66/1) 20 days ago. Appeals as a likely improver now handicapping but the betting can likely prove a useful guide. Quiet of late but he's raised in trip for handicap debut and has stamina in his pedigree.
7 6th (7) (14/1 -180%) King Of The Road	14 14/1(-180%)	(7) King Of The Road 14/1, Resumed progress when bagging a third win in handicaps at Taunton (19f) in November and firmly backed up that effort when finishing a good second of 9 in handicap at Kempton (21f) 33 days ago. Drop back in trip will hold no fears and rider takes off valuable 5 lb. Respected. Good mark with Callum Pritchard taking off 5lb but improvement has come on drier ground.
5 7th (5) (15/2 +6%) Below The Radar	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(5) Below The Radar 15/2, Bumper winner who still looked raw when winning each of his 2 starts in novice hurdles (at up to 21.7f) last term. Shaped better than distance beaten suggests on return at Uttoxeter in November but his subsequent Hereford run was well below his best. All was looking promising until last time but that was in a warm small-field race.
6 8th (6) (28/1 -56%) Moon Over Mexico	28 28/1(-56%)	(6) Moon Over Mexico 28/1, Off the mark in Irish points (dead-heated) at the third attempt and made a successful Rules debut in a novice at Newcastle (20.3f) 12 months ago. Shaped as if amiss when pulled up on reappearance/handicap debut at Warwick (21f) 7 weeks ago, however. Needs to get back on track. Point/novice winner; pulled up on h'cap debut but still has potential off this mark.
2 \|PU\| (2) (13/2 -136%) Rula Bula	6.5 13/2(-136%)	(2) Rula Bula 13/2, Signed off 2023/24 bumper campaign off with a good second in Sandown listed contest. Followed hurdles debut/reappearance success at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) with a smashing second in listed company at Newbury in November and there's more to come now handicapping back up in trip. Talented mare with placed form at Listed level in bumpers and over hurdles.
3 \|PU\| (3) (50/1 -317%) Halondo	50 50/1(-317%)	(3) Halondo 50/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Olly Murphy who dispelled a lesser effort when third on yard debut in handicap at Warwick (19f) back in April. Returns from another 9-month absence now but his stable have been amongst the winners of late. Had wind surgery. Has won a handicap and been placed off this mark; had wind op during his absence.
4 \|PU\| (4) (66/1 -230%) Hors Jeu	66 66/1(-230%)	(4) Hors Jeu 66/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles in France last spring, winning at Moulins and second at Auteuil. Off 7 months prior to a below-par stable debut effort when fourth of 9 in novice at Fontwell on Boxing Day and he goes handicapping now, again minus the hood worn in France. 1-3 in France; made quiet British debut in a novice but should be more to come from him.

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A winner over a similar trip at Taunton on his penultimate start, KING OF THE ROAD filled the runner-up spot in a decent-looking contest at Kempton on Boxing Day and is an attractive option bidding to add to his tally off just 2lb higher. Rula Bula, who arguably eclipsed her hurdles debut win at Market Rasen when she was second in a Listed race for mares at Newbury most recently, is feared most. Lanesborough is on a workable rating and can go well if building on his near miss at Hereford.

LANESBOROUGH readily surpassed the form shown in maidens and almost overcame an unfavourable position when a strong finishing second on handicap debut at Hereford 2 weeks ago. He's one to be firmly interested in on the back of that effort with the step up in trip here also expected to suit. Rula Bula rates a big threat following her listed Newbury second, with last-time-out winner Castelfort and King of The Road others considered in a competitive heat.

This may go to LANESBOROUGH who so nearly went from last to first when strong in the market for his handicap debut.

14:25 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (7/2 -56%) Jupiter Des Mottes	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(12) Jupiter Des Mottes 7/2, €48,000 3-y-o, Castle Du Berlais gelding who overcame inexperience when winning 13-runner bumper at Wetherby (16f, heavy) on debut in March, kept up to work under mainly hand riding. Has since left Nicky Richards and rates a good hurdle prospect with the step up in trip likely to suit. Won bumper on sole start and has potential now up in trip on his hurdle/stable debut.
2 2nd (2) (2/1 +33%) Lawrenny	2 2/1(+33%)	(2) Lawrenny 2/1, Progressive in bumpers, opening his account here (16.9f, heavy) in March, staying on to lead post. Showed the benefit of his initial experience over hurdles when landing a 2m novice at Wetherby 32 days ago and open to further improvement. Bumper/2m novice hurdle winner who is open to further improvement now back up in trip.
3 3rd (3) (18/1 -50%) Monaco Rules	18 18/1(-50%)	(3) Monaco Rules 18/1, Fairly useful on the Flat in France and made a winning start to hurdling for Francois Nicolle at Cholet in October. Not at same level both starts for current yard, albeit not unduly punished when a modest third at Market Rasen on most recent outing. Won on hurdle debut in France in October but soundly beaten in Britain the next twice.
15 4th (15) (5/2 +0%) Young Getaway	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(15) Young Getaway 5/2, Built on the promise shown in a couple of bumpers last season when third of 7 on 2m Ayr hurdle debut in October. Confirmed he has a fair level of ability when 10 lengths third at Kelso (2m again) since and this longer trip could bring about improvement. Player. Promising third on both hurdle starts (2m) and shapes as though this longer trip will suit.
1 5th (1) (16/5 -7%) Aboutdamntime	3.2 16/5(-7%)	(1) Aboutdamntime 16/5, £50,000 Irish point recruit who made a successful start to his hurdle career in 2½m Carlisle maiden in November. Took keen hold and beaten early in Cheltenham Grade 2 next time. This is easier back in trip. Carlisle winner; tailed off in Cheltenham Grade 2 since but he could bounce back.
13 6th (13) (33/1 +67%) Keepkalmandkarryon	33 33/1(+67%)	(13) Keepkalmandkarryon 33/1, Little promise in a bumper/pair of hurdle starts so far. Well beaten on all three starts (hurdles the last twice); considerable improvement needed.
8 7th (8) (250/1 -67%) Dartie Bay	250 250/1(-67%)	(8) Dartie Bay 250/1, Has shown little in 2 bumpers/hurdle starts. Down the field in both bumpers; has struggled on both hurdle starts.
9 8th (9) (250/1 -67%) Dartmhor	250 250/1(-67%)	(9) Dartmhor 250/1, Down the field in 2 bumpers and novicey mistakes when well held on last month's Sedgefield hurdling debut. Made no impact on his 2 bumper starts and tailed off at 150-1 on last month's hurdle debut.
10 9th (10) (250/1 -67%) Frontier Force	250 250/1(-67%)	(10) Frontier Force 250/1, Last in 2 bumpers and no impact in novice/maiden hurdle (pulled up sharply after hampered sixth latest). Has shown very little in two bumpers and two novice hurdles.
14 10th (14) (150/1 +0%) Pulse Of Camelot	150 150/1(+0%)	(14) Pulse Of Camelot 150/1, Made frame in points and shaped with a fair amount of promise when third of 13 in 21f Clonmel hunter on Rules debut last January. However, he was well beaten on hurdles/yard debut when making his seasonal reappearance at Bangor and again went with no promise at Wincanton 12 days ago. Up in trip. Good third in hunter chase last January but tailed off this winter on both hurdle starts.
11 \|PU\| (11) (66/1 -164%) Gone With The Tide	66 66/1(-164%)	(11) Gone With The Tide 66/1, Irish point winner who went backwards from hurdling bow when finishing only 11 in novice hurdle at this course (16.9f, good to soft, 9/1) 45 days ago, possibly amiss. Up in trip. Point winner but hasn't shown enough over hurdles to suggest he's the one to be on.
6 \|PU\| (6) (250/1 -150%) Atlantic Alfie	250 250/1(-150%)	(6) Atlantic Alfie 250/1, Showed only greenness when pulled up belated debut at Kelso last month. Up in trip. Tailed off at 150-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Kelso.

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Although Aboutdamntime never threatened when finishing last in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham, the six-year-old must enter calculations if judged on his previous victory at Carlisle. Lawrenny scored at the second time of asking over hurdles at Wetherby and another bold bid looks assured. However, they may be worth taking on with hurdles/stable debutant JUPITER DES MOTTES, who created a fine impression when landing a Wetherby bumper in March last year.

LAWRENNY showed the benefit of his initial experience when landing a Wetherby novice last month and, with further improvement in the pipeline now stepping back up in trip, he's taken to defy a penalty. Young Getaway and Jupiter des Mottes are a couple of the others who deserve respect.

The step up in trip looks to be the right move for YOUNG GETAWAY, who has been a promising third on both hurdle starts.

14:35 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (10/11 +48%) Bowensonfire	0.909091 10/11(+48%)	(4) Bowensonfire 10/11, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Third of 21 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.9f, heavy, 8/1) 16 days ago, looking unsuited by drop in trip. 2m trip here doesn't look ideal by any means but he's a lead player in a race decidedly lacking in depth. Third in both maiden hurdle starts, raced too keenly latest, chance if he settles better.
6 2nd (6) (5/2 +69%) Kentucky Beach	2.5 5/2(+69%)	(6) Kentucky Beach 5/2, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, third of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, heavy) on hurdles bow 27 days ago. That was a fair display and he may do better. Half-brother to Coko Beach, should improve for solid hurdles debut, leading claims.
13 3rd (13) (16/1 -100%) Autumn Twist	16 16/1(-100%)	(13) Autumn Twist 16/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat for Andre Fabre in France. 33/1, shaped better than distance beaten suggests after 15 months off when ninth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) on NH debut 32 days ago. Open to improvement. Ability on the Flat for Andre Fabre, may have needed comeback run, check the market.
5 4th (5) (200/1 +20%) Kared'as De Cougny	200 200/1(+20%)	(5) Kared'as De Cougny 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Twelfth of 17 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, soft, 150/1) 13 days ago, racing off the pace and never a threat. Can only be watched. Well-beaten in three maiden hurdles, probably one for handicaps, others preferred.
8 5th (8) (66/1 -65%) Lucky Jack	66 66/1(-65%)	(8) Lucky Jack 66/1, Lucky Speed gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 2½m) Blueberry Boy. Lucky Speed gelding, dam a half-sister to a smart sort, yard 0-38 in maiden hurdles, watch.
1 6th (1) (5/1 +50%) Arch Hall	5 5/1(+50%)	(1) Arch Hall 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (18/1) at this C&D (soft) 33 days ago, pulled up early in straight. Previous reappearance third at Navan was a good effort though, and he's been given 33 days to get over his latest exertions. Better expected. Promise first three starts, pulled up latest, handles heavy, place claims on best form.
7 7th (7) (7/1 +13%) Leeside Rock	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Leeside Rock 7/1, Flemensfirth gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Beckett Rock. Dam (h120), 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 21f) Tully East. Son of Flemensfirth, half-brother to the useful Beckett Rock, worth a market check.
10 8th (10) (100/1 -150%) Old Kenmare	100 100/1(-150%)	(10) Old Kenmare 100/1, Frozen Fire gelding. 125/1 and hooded, seventh of 17 in novice hurdle at this C&D (soft) on NH debut 31 days ago, never better than midfield. Probably one for later on. Not a bad effort over C&D on debut, hood is discarded, outside place claims.
3 9th (3) (150/1 -20%) Bitofajokelike	150 150/1(-20%)	(3) Bitofajokelike 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 17 in juvenile hurdle (33/1) at Cork (17.3f, good) on NH debut. Off 8 months. This ought to reveal more. Locally trained, well-beaten on debut in May, lacks a run, watch unless money comes.
2 \|F\| (2) (40/1 -233%) Beckistine	40 40/1(-233%)	(2) Beckistine 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 28/1, ninth of 13 in bumper at this course (18f, soft) 31 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Nearer last than first in two bumpers last month, best watched on hurdling debut.
14 10th (14) (150/1 -20%) Meteor Storm	150 150/1(-20%)	(14) Meteor Storm 150/1, Fair form in Flat maidens for G. M. Lyons. Friendless in betting and offered little starting out for new yard when eighth of 11 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, soft) on NH debut 11 days ago. Rated 68 on the Flat, 100-1 and tailed off on hurdles debut for this yard, best watched.
15 \|PU\| (15) (40/1 +50%) Medical Man	40 40/1(+50%)	(15) Medical Man 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in juvenile hurdle (100/1) at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft) 45 days ago, weakening 2 out. Reserve 1. Poor efforts in two maiden hurdles, beaten 28l latest, may need more time; reserve.
11 \|PU\| (11) (200/1 +20%) Tizonlyadream	200 200/1(+20%)	(11) Tizonlyadream 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.2f, soft, 250/1) 12 days ago, losing place from 3 out and tailed off. Beaten out of sight on both starts in maiden hurdles; others hold more pressing claims..
9 \|PU\| (9) (250/1 +0%) Notevenatext	250 250/1(+0%)	(9) Notevenatext 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1 and hooded for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, thirteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at this C&D (soft) 31 days ago. 0-4 under Rules, 200-1 and beaten 49l over this C&D latest, passed over.

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The complexion of this race will change if second reserve Soir De Garde gets a run as the hurdling debutant holds a couple of entries at the Cheltenham Festival. There was a lot to like about BOWENSONFIRE's first crack at hurdling in Naas when he kept on to get up for third. He was beaten further into third at Punchestown, however, that winner is very smart. This looks an appropriate opportunity for him. Leeside Rock is an interesting newcomer as his half-brother is two from three over flights, while Kentucky Beach could build upon a third in a Tramore maiden hurdle.

It could be worth chancing point-winner YOULITA, who did all he could from his position when third in a steadily-run bumper at Fairyhouse in November and he appeals as the type to make his mark now hurdling for his new stable. Bowensonfire sets the form standard and is an obvious danger for all he may find this trip on the short side. Arch Hall and Kentucky Beach can also make the frame.

The well-bred KENTUCKY BEACH ran well on heavy ground on his hurdling debut after an absence at Tramore and he should improve plenty

14:45 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/4 +0%) Royal Jewel	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(4) Royal Jewel 11/4, Hurdles winner but hasn't improved since switched to fences this season, though not beaten far when third of 5 in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) 27 days ago. Eased 2 lb. Ran big race when third over 2m3f this month and today's drop back in trip should suit.
3 2nd (3) (2/1 +27%) Cabhfuilfungi	2 2/1(+27%)	(3) Cabhfuilfungi 2/1, Fair hurdles winner who has found improvement since sent chasing, runner-up in a pair of Uttoxeter handicaps in October. Hampered and unseated rider early on at Ludlow next time before not needing to improve when landing odds at Southwell on New Year's Day. Still on a fair mark despite 6 lb rise. Clocked good time when wide-margin winner of three-runner race this month.
1 3rd (1) (9/4 +10%) Booster Bob	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(1) Booster Bob 9/4, Boasts a fine strike rate and made a successful chase debut at Ffos Las on return. Quickly back to that level when second of 3 at Aintree and needs considering. Quickly back on track when second at Aintree last month and probably still has potential.
2 4th (2) (5/1 -43%) Idy Wood	5 5/1(-43%)	(2) Idy Wood 5/1, Consistent in the main over hurdles last term and made a winning start in this sphere when landing 6-runner novice handicap at Kempton on return. Shrugged off a poor run at Newbury when second of 3 at Doncaster, albeit not shaping all that well. Made good start to chasing career in October and ran well last time; has a workable mark.
5 5th (5) (50/1 -52%) Lupus Regem	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Lupus Regem 50/1, A fair 2m winner in 2021. Lightly raced since and well held 2 of his 3 starts this term. Headgear on and enough to prove on chase bow. Unplaced all three hurdling starts for new stable; cheekpieces on for chasing debut.

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Not beaten far on his first run back from wind surgery when second at Aintree last month, BOOSTER BOB is likely to improve for that effort and he remains unexposed over the larger obstacles. A mark of 126 may still underestimate him and he is narrowly preferred to Cabhfuilfungi, who could not have won any easier at Southwell on New Year's Day. Runner-up over further at Doncaster last time out, Idy Wood may have the pace to handle the drop in distance on this occasion.

CABHFUILFUNGI has improved for the switch to fences this season and looks the way to go after his easy win at Southwell on New Year's Day. Booster Bob is another who has made a positive start in this sphere and is feared most.

The pick is CABHFUILFUNGI (nap), who recorded a good time when winning a three-runner race by a wide margin this month.

14:55 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/2 +10%) Coup De Coeur	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(5) Coup De Coeur 9/2, Pair of 17f Sedgefield hurdle wins under Brian Hughes last winter and with his reappearance second under his belt, he matched that form when third of 5 on return to the larger obstacles at Wetherby in November. Needs to build on that. Third of four finishers at Wetherby two months ago on first chase start for current yard..
1 2nd (1) (11/4 +21%) Cold Sobar	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(1) Cold Sobar 11/4, Winning Irish pointer who was 2-3 over hurdles in 2023 and back from 14 months off, posted a promising third of 7 in novices' handicap chase at Carlisle (15.9f) 44 days ago, losing the runners-up spot only late on. Looks sure to improve for that outing. Made pleasing chase/handicap debut when third of five finishers at Carlisle last month..
4 3rd (4) (2/1 +11%) Torneo	2 2/1(+11%)	(4) Torneo 2/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in France who won a Wetherby juvenile hurdle last winter. Switched to fences this season and has taken to it better than expected given his physique/Flat background, producing a career best to score at Taunton last month. Can make presence felt. Got off the mark over fences at Taunton 20 days ago and there should be more to come..
8 4th (8) (10/1 +60%) Kidman	10 10/1(+60%)	(8) Kidman 10/1, Lightly-raced hurdler who made a bold bid to land a touch when collared close home at Hexham on return. Well held at Carlisle since and now goes chasing. Hasn't stood much racing and is 0-7 over hurdles; makes chasing debut..
7 5th (7) (40/1 -150%) Beny Nahar Road	40 40/1(-150%)	(7) Beny Nahar Road 40/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat and fair form when runner-up 4 times over hurdles for Paul Nicholls. Filled same spot on yard debut in 2m novice at Sedgefield but well held at Carlisle since. Not an obvious chasing type. Runner-up five times over hurdles but ran flat on handicap debut in October; chase debut..
2 6th (2) (8/1 +27%) Matchless	8 8/1(+27%)	(2) Matchless 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler who didn't need to be anywhere near that level to land the odds in 4-runner seller at Plumpton. Found it tougher back in handicaps since and not an obvious chasing type. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Has four wins on the Flat and four over hurdles; makes chase debut but may lack scope..
3 7th (3) (15/2 -67%) King Of Tara	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(3) King Of Tara 15/2, Fairly useful 2m novice hurdle winner who is the type to make a better chaser and duly made a successful debut over fences in smooth fashion at Carlisle. Might have found next run coming too soon so worth another chance. Won on chasing debut at Carlisle last month; race possibly came too soon next time.

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TORNEO has been a model of consistency since being sent over fences and the five-year-old was able to record a deserved first chasing success at Taunton. Jamie Snowden's charge may well have more in his locker so a 5lb rise does not look harsh and he is taken to go in again. Cold Sobar finished third behind King Of Tara at Carlisle last month and although the latter has subsequently disappointed, neither should be underestimated.

TORNEO confirmed himself progressive in this sphere when scoring quite comfortably at Taunton and can strike again. The lightly-raced Cold Sobar was a good third to King of Tara at Carlisle on his chase bow after a lay-off and will surely improve on that.

The most progressive contender is the 5yo TORNEO (nap) who won last time and can go in again. The main danger is King Of Tara.

15:05 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (3/1 +14%) Moudan	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Moudan 3/1, Good third of 15 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Clonmel (16.9f, soft) 13 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Comes into the reckoning on the strength of third behind the much-improved Falcon Park.
8 2nd (8) (9/2 +36%) A Nod To Getaway	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(8) A Nod To Getaway 9/2, 13/2, below form tenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 46 days ago. Visor on 1st time and he needs a couple of these to falter. Won over hurdles last May, best subsequent form has been over fences, others preferred.
10 3rd (10) (12/1 +40%) Fernhill Fling	12 12/1(+40%)	(10) Fernhill Fling 12/1, Creditable sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Clonmel (16.9f, soft) 13 days ago. Place possibilities. Two of her last three runs have been mildly promising, stable enjoying a good season.
7 4th (7) (5/1 +64%) Boston Bongo	5 5/1(+64%)	(7) Boston Bongo 5/1, Fell in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Punchestown (16.4f, soft) 15 days ago. Others look more solid. Ended last season with a second placing over C&D, a long way below his best this term.
9 5th (9) (15/2 +25%) Road To The Weir	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(9) Road To The Weir 15/2, Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Cork (16.2f, soft) 46 days ago. Opposable. Lightly-raced sort, C&D third was quite encouraging, not as good at Cork on latest.
5 6th (5) (25/1 +0%) Vilja Song	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Vilja Song 25/1, Fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, good to soft, 14/1) 80 days ago. Something to find on form. Has been unable to sustain the improvement shown when third in a maiden last September.
4 \|F\| (4) (9/4 +0%) Snow Punt	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(4) Snow Punt 9/4, Very good second of 18 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at this C&D (soft) 32 days ago. Has good chance on form. Looked a possible future winner when second to Apologise over C&D, holds leading chance.

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SNOW PUNT appeals on the back of a creditable second at Limerick over Christmas. He was only collared in the closing stages and the horse behind him in third came out and won in a higher grade at Navan. Moudan has been placed in his last couple of handicap hurdles at Tipperary and Clonmel, so has to be respected for Ciaran Murphy and Eoin Walsh. Road To The Weir has a decent third over C&D in November in the book, while Fernhill Fling's third at Wexford in October gives him a chance. The Sugarhill Lady dips her toes into handicap company for the first time and isn't without hope.

Having shown ability on each of her three starts in maiden company, THE SUGARHILL LADY has the look of a sure-fire improver now moving into a handicap off what looks a realistic opening mark. She earns the vote ahead of Snow Punt, who went down fighting in a big-field C&D handicap during the Christmas period and he will be a big threat if backing that up. Moudan is also shortlisted.

The form of the two races contested by MOUDAN (nap) this season suggests that he can win a race of this standard for Ciaran Murphy.

15:17 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (11/4 +31%) Jo Lescribaa	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(7) Jo Lescribaa 11/4, Placed in a couple of French bumpers and showed ability over hurdles last season. Confirmed chase debut promise when battling gamely to score at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve and should have more to offer in this sphere. Got back up close home to get off the mark at Uttoxeter last month; may well follow up..
9 2nd (9) (13/2 +46%) The Midwife	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(9) The Midwife 13/2, Opened hurdles account at Market Rasen a year ago and back to form the last twice, finishing third in handicap hurdles at Chepstow and Ludlow (both at around 3m). The fact that she was successful on sole start between the flags augurs well ahead of this chase debut. Placed on last two starts over hurdles; needs to hit the ground running on chase debut..
8 3rd (8) (10/1 -100%) Twilight Glory	10 10/1(-100%)	(8) Twilight Glory 10/1, Won back-to-back handicaps here early last year, including this race. Ran poorly on last 2 starts of that campaign but has returned better than ever, resuming winning ways at Lingfield 7 weeks ago. Needs considering. Won at Lingfield last month; there should be more to come on a track and ground that suit..
5 4th (5) (10/1 +17%) Shot Boii	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Shot Boii 10/1, Becoming well handicapped but failed to build on the promise of his previous run when well held at Chepstow. Risky. Decent third at Lingfield in December but disappointing sixth here this month..
10 5th (10) (17/2 +74%) The Big Reveal	8.5 17/2(+74%)	(10) The Big Reveal 17/2, Poor form in handicaps chases this season after an absence and 2 lb out of the handicap here. Seventh of ten finishers to Twilight Glory at Lingfield last month; needs more..
6 6th (6) (5/1 +17%) Bampton Star	5 5/1(+17%)	(6) Bampton Star 5/1, Improved for switch to chasing/fitting of cheekpieces during the spring, successful in back to back at Exeter. Respectable third there on return on New Year's Day and entitled to be sharper now. Won twice at Exeter last March and made a pleasing return when third at Exeter this month..
1 \|PU\| (1) (9/2 -100%) The Scorpion King	4.5 9/2(-100%)	(1) The Scorpion King 9/2, Found his feet over fences during the spring and has kicked on again this season, winning at Ffos Las last 2 starts. Did it in good style last time should make his presence felt again. In top form at present, landing back-to-back wins at Ffos Las in November and December..
4 \|PU\| (4) (9/1 +25%) Ask Brewster	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) Ask Brewster 9/1, Showed improved form to get off the mark under Rules in handicap hurdle at Chepstow final start last season. Won sole start in points and looked a better chaser when making winning start in 3-runner contest at Ludlow on return. Disappointed both starts since, however. Made a winning chasing debut at Ludlow in October but beaten twice back there since..
11 \|PU\| (11) (40/1 -186%) My Mate Polly	40 40/1(-186%)	(11) My Mate Polly 40/1, Got off the mark at Wincanton in November and backed it up with a good second of 5 in handicap chase at Taunton 47 days ago. Remains low mileage in this sphere but is 6 lb out of the handicap. Won at Wincanton in November and good second at Taunton last month; steps up in trip..

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THE SCORPION KING continues to go from strength to strength and a 9lb rise for his most recent success over further at Ffos Las may not be enough to prevent Oliver Signy's charge from landing the hat-trick. That may be at the main expense of recent Lingfield winner Twilight Glory, who won here twice last year, including this contest off 16lb lower. Jo Lescribaa and My Mate Polly have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.

JO LESCRIBAA is already proving to be a much better chaser than hurdler and the way he went through the race when scoring at Uttoxeter 4 weeks ago suggests there's more to come from him in this sphere. The Scorpion King is thriving at the moment and is an obvious threat, with last year's winner Twilight Glory another who arrives at the top of their game.

Preference for JO LESCRIBAA who has low mileage and should have more to offer. Twilight Glory looks to be the main danger.

15:30 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (14/1 +0%) If Not For Dylan	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) If Not For Dylan 14/1, Multiple winner in this sphere for Andrew Hamilton, running right up to his best when scoring at Perth (30.5f) off 1 lb higher in spring 2023. Given a considerate ride following a 20-month layoff when starting out for this yard at Haydock and should come on for that. Fairly handicapped but needed to show more after an absence on recent stable debut.
1 2nd (1) (7/2 +22%) Choosethenews	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(1) Choosethenews 7/2, Point/hurdles winner who made a bright start over fences, showing a likeable attitude when opening his account at Newcastle (20f, heavy) in April. Excellent second at Wetherby on return but needs to shrug off a poor run at Carlisle. Stamina to prove but won a 3m point and was going places until pulling up last time.
7 3rd (7) (13/2 +28%) Lord Roco	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(7) Lord Roco 13/2, Hurdle winner. Also runner-up 3 times over fences at the end of 2022. Given a chance by the handicapper and proved his ability is still intact after 22 months off when second at Ayr 26 days ago and entitled to come on for that. Good return from an absence; returning to 3m is fine but needs to avoid the 'bounce'.
3 4th (3) (5/2 -43%) Jacks Parrot	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(3) Jacks Parrot 5/2, Has improved since joining this yard, winning at Uttoxeter and Perth in April, and upped his game further when good second in Tommy Whittle at Haydock (25.6f, heavy) last month. Given time to recover and needs considering. Produced his best form yet when a clear second in Haydock's Tommy Whittle (3m1f).
4 5th (4) (4/1 +11%) Jet Legs	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Jet Legs 4/1, Winner of a pair of handicap chases around 3m last winter but just respectable efforts at best so far this term and bit more needed in first-time headgear. Coming to hand by the looks; off last winning mark and now tried in cheekpieces.
6 6th (6) (14/1 +30%) Carrigeen Castle	14 14/1(+30%)	(6) Carrigeen Castle 14/1, Much improved sent chasing last season, landing handicaps at this course and Wetherby (2). Below par both starts this term, however, including when upped to this trip over C&D last time. Record of 3-9 over fences but the wins came at a lower level; may need his best form yet.
8 \|PU\| (8) (10/1 -25%) Prince Des Fichaux	10 10/1(-25%)	(8) Prince Des Fichaux 10/1, Winner of Ffos Las handicap on second start over fences/final run for Sam Thomas in April 2023. Went close twice in higher-grade handicap chases at Newcastle last winter (including this race) and step back in right direction at Ayr 3 weeks ago. Dangerous to discount. Eider runner-up last term; third at Ayr but only four ran and this race is stronger.
2 \|PU\| (2) (12/1 +14%) Santonito	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Santonito 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Gordon Elliott and made an encouraging start chasing for his new yard with third-place finishes at Uttoxeter and Southwell in early summer. Sound return to action at Bangor but reportedly bled when well held at Wetherby since. Headgear back on. Made a likeable start for this yard until bleeding last time; chance if the wheels stay on.

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Cutting back in trip can assist JACKS PARROT, who was outstayed by the winner when finishing a clear second over an extended 3m1f in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock. Nudged up 1lb, the six-year-old has plenty more to offer and can gain a third success over fences since connections recruited him from France last year. Jet Legs is a notable threat with first-time cheekpieces potentially a source of improvement. Choosethenews also has the ability to figure, but needs to bounce back from a no-show at Carlisle.

JACKS PARROT confirmed himself still on the upgrade when an excellent second in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock and can resume winning ways back down in class. Prince des Fichaux and If Not For Dylan are both lurking on dangerous marks and rate the main threats.

Jacks Parrot is solid but a chance is taken on SANTONITO who had an excuse last time and his previous run reads really well.

15:40 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (15/8 +63%) On Your Way	1.875 15/8(+63%)	(5) On Your Way 15/8, Fourth of 15 in novice chase at Cork (20f, soft, 14/1) on debut over fences 11 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Twice placed in maiden hurdles, fair fourth in a beginners' chase at Clonmel 11 days ago.
2 2nd (2) (6/5 +36%) The Dancing Tree	1.2 6/5(+36%)	(2) The Dancing Tree 6/5, Fairly useful bumper winner. Creditable fifth of 21 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.9f, heavy, 22/1) 16 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and improvement could be on the way. Course bumper winner on heavy, every chance he can feature in this grade for in-form yard.
8 3rd (8) (40/1 -21%) Spellacy's Cross	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Spellacy's Cross 40/1, First run since leaving Thomas Mullins when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.9f, heavy, 25/1) 23 days ago, pulled up before last. Uphill task. Pulled up on final start for Tom Mullins, same fate on debut for this yard, no appeal.
7 4th (7) (4/1 +27%) You Done Well	4 4/1(+27%)	(7) You Done Well 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft, 22/1) 51 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time for handicap debut in this sphere and he's one to be interested in. Went close on his hurdles debut at Gowran in October, needs to find that form again.
6 5th (6) (16/1 +60%) St Anthonys Corner	16 16/1(+60%)	(6) St Anthonys Corner 16/1, Twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at this course (21f, soft) 31 days ago. Back down in trip and probably best watched for now. 50-1 debut winner in a good-ground maiden at Ballinrobe last May, no decent form since.
3 \|PU\| (3) (16/1 -78%) Ages Of Man	16 16/1(-78%)	(3) Ages Of Man 16/1, 33/1, last of 8 in maiden at Sligo (13.4f, good) when last seen 8 months ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Anthony McCann. One to treat with caution. Has changed stable, some sort of chance if recapturing the useful form he showed in 2023.

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THE DANCING TREE ploughed through testing ground to win his bumper by a healthy margin at this venue last year. He has faced tricky tasks in three maiden hurdles, but looks dangerous in his first handicap hurdle. Ballybrittas found the waters a bit deep when sixth in Leopardstown, but ought to be on the premises in this company. On his penultimate start, he won a maiden hurdle over a similar trip at this track. You Done Well gets first-time cheekpieces after two sixth places in big fields at Punchestown and Cork. He is in the hunt for a cheque.

YOU DONE WELL has already shown himself to be a better hurdler than he was on the Flat and the 4-y-o may well find a bit more now pitched into a handicap for the first time in this sphere. The Dancing Tree is also of interest now handicapping on the back of an encouraging effort at Punchestown and he is just about second choice ahead of Ballybrittas.

Course bumper winner THE DANCING TREE relished heavy ground here 12 months ago and can make a winning handicap debut

15:52 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (40/1 0%) Don't Tell Rosie	40 40/1(0%)	(5) Don't Tell Rosie 40/1, Well held only outing on Flat for Daniel & Claire Kubler back in late 2022 but she did go with promise starting out for new yard when fifth of 13 in a Taunton novice on NH debut. Stiff task when well beaten last time and return to less company far more suitable. Made a fairly encouraging hurdle debut and her subsequent Listed defeat can be overlooked.
11 1st (11) (6/1 +82%) Lagertha	6 6/1(+82%)	(11) Lagertha 6/1, Encouragement both starts in bumpers last season but is seemingly being brought along with handicaps in mind in this sphere and needs this for a mark. Looked promising in bumpers last spring but has made a disappointing start over hurdles.
3 2nd (3) (11/8 +69%) Blazeon Five	1.375 11/8(+69%)	(3) Blazeon Five 11/8, Developed into a useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2¼m), bagging second success of 2023 at Ascot (2m) in July. Related to hurdle winners and shaped as if better for the run after more than a year off when fourth of 11 in a Wincanton novice on Boxing Day. Will surely improve. Useful stayer on the Flat; made underwhelming stable/hurdle debut but can improve.
16 3rd (16) (8/1 +0%) Volakes	8 8/1(+0%)	(16) Volakes 8/1, Mid-division at best in maiden/minor events on Flat. Sold from William Haggas for only 6,500 gns in November but showed some aptitude for hurdling nonetheless when third in an 8-runner event at Doncaster the following month. May do better. Fair hurdle debut when third at Doncaster last month and has place claims again.
15 4th (15) (22/1 +67%) Sophie Power	22 22/1(+67%)	(15) Sophie Power 22/1, Won a 1½m conditions event on soft ground for Henri Devin on sole Flat start in France. Tame finishing effort on hurdle debut at Wincanton and, although she showed more in a first-time hood/tongue strap combination at Doncaster next time, it won't be until handicaps she's of any interest. Showed only minor promise when fourth against own age group at Doncaster last month.
12 5th (12) (25/1 +83%) Northern Symphonie	25 25/1(+83%)	(12) Northern Symphonie 25/1, Disappointed following an encouraging debut in bumpers and has shown little both starts over hurdles. Second in a bumper last season but well beaten both hurdle starts for new yard last month.
2 6th (2) (125/1 +17%) Arctic Stream	125 125/1(+17%)	(2) Arctic Stream 125/1, Little show in points in 2022 and well held in 2 novice hurdles. Maiden pointer who was a well-beaten outsider on her first two hurdling starts (both 2m3f).
6 7th (6) (8/1 +43%) Granny Hawkins	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Granny Hawkins 8/1, Runner-up in a Southwell bumper on debut in June 2023 and wasn't seen to best effect when seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) 51 days ago, badly hampered third. Remains with some potential in this sphere but handicaps may see her in a better light. Second in a bumper in 2023 but yet to show anything more than minor promise over hurdles.
10 8th (10) (5/1 +64%) Kupka Vallis	5 5/1(+64%)	(10) Kupka Vallis 5/1, Saint Des Saints mare. Sister to 2 winners, including winning hurdler/smart chaser Fidelio Vallis. Makes appeal on paper and could go well on debut. Sister to smart jumper Fidelio Vallis; had good standard to reach on debut.
7 9th (7) (9/1 +82%) Kate Of The Lodge	9 9/1(+82%)	(7) Kate Of The Lodge 9/1, Showed a bit more than previously in a first-time tongue strap when third of 7 in maiden at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy, 50/1) 40 days ago. Needs this for a handicap mark. Did not achieve a great deal when remote third at Ffos Las last month.
9 10th (9) (150/1 -50%) Kiss Me Moon	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Kiss Me Moon 150/1, Well beaten in bumpers and all 3 starts over hurdles. Will beaten at triple-digit odds in three novice/maiden hurdles.
8 11th (8) (20/1 0%) King's Consort	20 20/1(0%)	(8) King's Consort 20/1, Youmzain mare. Dam multiple bumper winner/made frame sole start over hurdles. Placed on the second of her 2 starts between the flags back in March 2023. Made the frame in two point bumpers in early 2023; faces much tougher task on rules debut.
14 12th (14) (100/1 -25%) Varinia	100 100/1(-25%)	(14) Varinia 100/1, Winner of the second of her 2 starts between the flags but she hasn't shown much in a bumper/mares' novice hurdles since embarking on a career under Rules. Remote when fourth in run-of-the-mill novice hurdle last month; drops from 2m5f.
4 \|PU\| (4) (50/1 +0%) Cherryhawk	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Cherryhawk 50/1, Dam half-sister to useful hurdler (2m winner) Ardlui. Fair handicapper at best on Flat (stays 1½m), successful once in 2024, well held last 2 starts. Could have a future over hurdles. Won on the Flat here last spring but was in poor form in the autumn; hurdle debut today.

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Picked up for 140,000 euros after landing a point-to-point at Ballysteen in April, and initially in the care of Laura Morgan before switching to Dan Skelton, QUEENS WISH made an impressive start to her career under Rules when bolting up at Newcastle recently. This isn't the deepest of contests in which to shoulder a penalty and she can repeat the dose with progress on the cards. Blazeon Five could build on her hurdling debut and is perhaps one of the main threats, while Paradise Park must also be considered.

BLAZEON FIVE, a progressive stayer on the Flat, understandably shaped as if better for the outing after more than a year off when fourth at Wincanton on last month's hurdling debut, and with much better to come as a hurdler with that run behind her, she's expected to lower the colours of likely favourite Queens Wish, who looked very professional when making a winning hurdling debut at Newcastle recently. Volakes could be the one to fill the places.

After cruising clear at Newcastle 12 days ago, QUEENS WISH can defy her penalty here before moving up in grade.

16:05 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (8/1 -23%) Authorized Mission	8 8/1(-23%)	(4) Authorized Mission 8/1, Never figured in trio of bumpers for Iain Jardine but improved at the third attempt in this sphere/for present yard when runner-up in a 17f maiden here last month. Only seventh on handicap bow back at this course recently but he could be seen in a better light now that he moves up in trip. Made no impact here on handicap debut but the step up in trip could be a positive move.
5 2nd (5) (12/1 +52%) Ninetofive	12 12/1(+52%)	(5) Ninetofive 12/1, Solid efforts in maiden/novice company at Hexham during spring 2023 but he showed precious little when returning from a lengthy absence at Kelso in October. Pulled up in October after long absence but may have needed it; promising in spring 2023.
9 3rd (9) (9/2 +50%) Wainwright	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(9) Wainwright 9/2, Has failed to trouble the judge in 4 starts to date but there have been positive signs, including when seventh of 18 on return/handicap bow at Ayr (20.4f, soft) where he shaped as though he'd be better for the run. Improvement may well be on the way. Soundly beaten on all 4 starts but in good hands and no surprise to see a big step forward.
6 4th (6) (16/1 0%) Tees Comp's Clive	16 16/1(0%)	(6) Tees Comp's Clive 16/1, Shaped better than the bare result in his qualifying runs but it's hard to be positive about this 7-y-o on the back of a poor handicap debut display at Carlisle. Pulled up on handicap debut but it remains early days and he has a pretty useful pedigree.
3 5th (3) (12/1 +14%) Uokhun	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Uokhun 12/1, Third 3 times on the bounce over 2m in November/ December but failed to improve for the step up to 20.4f at Southwell on New Year's Day. Serious stamina question mark surrounds her now faced with an even stiffer test. Has shown promise; could be in the mix now up in trip and back down in grade.
1 6th (1) (7/2 +22%) Glen Road	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(1) Glen Road 7/2, Has improved in 2 starts at Wetherby since returning from a break in December, latterly staying on into third in the 19.7f handicap won by Chasingouttheblues (winner again since). Shapes as though this stiffer test will be right up his street and he's a key player off the same mark. Promising third over 2m3f on handicap debut and he's open to improvement now up in trip.
7 7th (7) (9/2 +40%) Lucky Soldier	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(7) Lucky Soldier 9/2, Encouraging second in an Ayr bumper on debut and some fair form to his name in this sphere, shaping fairly well on return (first run following a wind op) at Kelso where he was fifth in an 11-runner handicap over 21f. Now 2 lb lower and he's one to consider. Fair fifth at Kelso on reappearance but could build on that if settling better; a possible.
10 8th (10) (5/1 -43%) Reagrove Lord	5 5/1(-43%)	(10) Reagrove Lord 5/1, Remains a maiden following 13 attempts under Rules but went closer to winning than ever before when beaten ½-length into second at Ayr (21.4f, heavy) earlier this month, in turn pulling clear of the rest. Reproduction of that effort would put him firmly in the picture here. Went close at Ayr last time and this in-form contender could be bang there once more.
2 9th (2) (12/1 +14%) Geordies Dream	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Geordies Dream 12/1, Off the mark at Kelso last May but pulled up in handicap chase on return/belated debut over fences at Carlisle in November. Low-mileage for a 10-y-o and certainly not without hope returned to this sphere, provided his stamina passes the test. Pulled up on chase debut in November but won novice hurdle last May and not written off.
8 10th (8) (40/1 -100%) Fairly Fulling	40 40/1(-100%)	(8) Fairly Fulling 40/1, Standout effort over hurdles (modest form) when fourth of 10 in a Hexham maiden on penultimate start. Failed to build on that next time but perhaps this switch to handicap company will be the catalyst for some improvement. Goes handicapping off a lowly mark but he hasn't shown enough to have compelling claims.
11 \|PU\| (11) (20/1 0%) Donny's Fortune	20 20/1(0%)	(11) Donny's Fortune 20/1, Dual point winner but has offered little in 3 maiden hurdles this season and will need to leave that form a long way behind if he's to make an impact on this handicap debut. Two-time 3m point winner; goes handicapping off a basement mark but improvement is needed.

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None of these are rock-solid, but perhaps REAGROVE LORD could be the answer if building on a near-miss under today's rider in a similar event at Ayr. His 4lb higher mark may look harsh on face value but, considering he was well clear of the rest in that race, this could still be well within reach. Authorized Mission and Lucky Soldier, who tries a first-time tongue-tie, lack consistency but can also figure prominently if on a going day.

This step up in trip could be just the ticket for WAINWRIGHT, who is entitled to come on for his handicap debut spin at Ayr where he was returning from a nine-month absence and, with just four runs under his belt, his best days are surely ahead of him. Glen Road is also likely to benefit from this stiffer test and he is feared most, although Authorized Mission is yet another who promises to be suited by going up in distance and is shortlisted, along with Lucky Soldier and Reagrove Lord.

Topweight GLEN ROAD is open to improvement now up in trip on his second handicap start and he earns the vote ahead of Reagrove Lord.

16:15 Limerick NH Flat Race 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/9 +100%) Road Exile	0.444444 4/9(+100%)	(1) Road Exile 4/9, Second of 13 in bumper at this course (18f, soft, 5/1) on NH debut 31 days ago, just failing. Claims are crystal clear. Point winner at Rathcannon in November, the one to beat now after narrow Limerick defeat.
3 2nd (3) (17/2 -31%) Found A Diamond	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(3) Found A Diamond 17/2, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in minor event hurdle at Leopardstown (19.8f, good, 50/1) 31 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Has shown a similar standard of form in two maiden hurdle outings, can reach the money.
5 3rd (5) (10/3 +26%) Watchful Protector	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(5) Watchful Protector 10/3, €14,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Shannon Bridge. Worthy of interest if the market speaks in his favour. Dam an unraced sister to useful four-time jumps winner Shannon Bridge, in good hands.
4 4th (4) (14/1 -27%) Trendy Workforce	14 14/1(-27%)	(4) Trendy Workforce 14/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in bumper at Naas (16.2f, good to soft, 9/1) on NH debut 43 days ago. More needed. Probably capable of improving from a satisfactory debut at Naas, needs to settle better.
6 5th (6) (20/1 -233%) Spread Your Wings	20 20/1(-233%)	(6) Spread Your Wings 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in novice hurdle (28/1) at Listowel (16f, soft) 124 days ago, travelling strongly. Makes bumpers debut. Worthy of interest. Shaped well despite running keenly when fourth in a maiden hurdle at Listowel in September.
7 6th (7) (80/1 -60%) Neska Blue	80 80/1(-60%)	(7) Neska Blue 80/1, €8,000 3-y-o, Libertarian mare. Sister to a winner and half-sister to 4 winners on Flat, including 1m winner Undiscovered Angel. Dam 6f/7f winner. Wears tongue strap. Placed on the second of three starts in points, Flat-bred mare may do better under rules.

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Point-to-point winner ROAD EXILE very nearly made a winning start to his track career when just pipped by a nose in a bumper over further at this track in December. He looks the one to beat in this field. Found A Diamond contested more than decent maiden hurdles at Punchestown and Leopardstown where he finished sixth and fifth respectively. He should be heavily involved reverting to a bumper. Spread Your Wings took fourth in an auction maiden hurdle at Listowel in September and that form is working out well. Mount Nelson gelding Watchful Protector starts out for Emmet Mullins and is well worth checking for market strength.

ROAD EXILE sets the standard based on his narrow second here a month ago and, if in the same form, he should be capable of going one better. Spread Your Wings is a player based on what she's achieved over hurdles and Watchful Protector is a notable newcomer for a shrewd outfit.

Unless Watchful Protector is above-average, this should be straightforward for ROAD EXILE, just denied here a month ago

16:24 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (9/2 -50%) Big Cadillac	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(2) Big Cadillac 9/2, €52,000 3-y-o, £95,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 29f) Abolitionist. Won sole start in Irish points (Feb 2024) and he's a noteworthy newcomer starting out for top stable. Bought for £95,000 after winning a 3m Irish point on heavy ground last February.
1 2nd (1) (10/11 +67%) Gentleman Toboot	0.909091 10/11(+67%)	(1) Gentleman Toboot 10/11, Easy winner of his only start in points and built on promising Rules debut when easily landing the odds at Fontwell last time. This is tougher under a penalty but he still strikes as the one to beat. Strolled home at Fontwell (soft); has the penalty but he's looks a major player.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +84%) Headofthevalley	4 4/1(+84%)	(4) Headofthevalley 4/1, €68,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Dam (c127/h118), 2¾m/3m chase winner (stayed 29f), half-sister to smart hurdle winner/top-class chaser (stays 4¼m) Minella Indo. Bred to need time and distance. 4th foal out of a 2m6f/3m chase winner from the family of Gold Cup winner Minella Indo.
3 4th (3) (14/1 +72%) Emerald Breeze	14 14/1(+72%)	(3) Emerald Breeze 14/1, Passing Glance gelding. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/high-class chaser who became unreliable (stayed 27f) Ollie Magern and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Billie Magern. Dam an unraced sister to some useful winners, notably Ollie Magern.
10 5th (10) (9/1 -64%) Harmony Heights	9 9/1(-64%)	(10) Harmony Heights 9/1, Made the frame on both point outings and there was something to work on when fourth in a bumper at Uttoxeter. Not dismissed. Shown plenty of ability in both her points and a bumper at Uttoxeter.
7 6th (7) (33/1 -106%) Tuck Your Shirt In	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Tuck Your Shirt In 33/1, Ran to a fair level on debut when third at Worcester in June but completely failed to back it up at Newton Abbot. Has left Joe Tickle and been off for 7 months, so has a bit to prove. Placed in his first bumper but tailed off in the second, also under Harry Cobden; new yard.
11 7th (11) (150/1 -355%) Tenbob Tommy	150 150/1(-355%)	(11) Tenbob Tommy 150/1, Out of a winning sprinter and didn't show much in a bumper at Huntingdon a couple of months ago. Only 8-1 but ended up tailed off in a Huntingdon bumper two months ago (good to soft).

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A chance can be taken on MOSSY FEN ROAD, who is related to a couple of useful types, perhaps most notably Fury Road. Both were successful in bumpers and it would come as no surprise were he up to the task, although recent form of the Harry Derham yard would have to be a cause for concern. Big Cadillac fetched 95,000 pounds at the sales last February and is yet another interesting contender for the Skeltons, while others to note include Harmony Heights and the penalised Gentleman Toboot.

GENTLEMAN TOBOOT's Rules debut is strong form and he readily opened his account at Fontwell last time, so he's fancied to defy a penalty for all that this looks like much sterner opposition. Big Cadillac and Mossy Fen Road, both fellow point winners, could pose a big threat to the selection.

An interesting bumper. GENTLEMAN TOBOOT carries a penalty but it was very easy for him last time at Fontwell. He looks useful.

16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9.5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/2 +59%) Bearaway	3.5 7/2(+59%)	(5) Bearaway 7/2, Latest win at Lingfield in December. 3/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 15 days ago. Merits consideration. Respectable form (won then close second) in Lingfield events for new yard; not ruled out.
8 2nd (8) (17/2 -6%) English Spirit	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(8) English Spirit 17/2, 5-time course winner. Latest win here in October. 10/3, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 32 days ago. Not one to rule out. Class 6 success in October; disappointing in Class 5 events since; others preferred.
4 3rd (4) (9/5 +49%) Partisan Hero	1.8 9/5(+49%)	(4) Partisan Hero 9/5, 5/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 10 days ago, running on. Respected. Record of 223 for new yard; could take a step forward with Rossa Ryan up for first time.
3 4th (3) (7/2 -27%) Yeoman	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(3) Yeoman 7/2, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 8/1) 17 days ago, slowly away. Has to be taken seriously. Largely consistent record at this venue; close third off this mark last time; in the mix.
6 5th (6) (22/1 -83%) Sant Alessio	22 22/1(-83%)	(6) Sant Alessio 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, last of 7 in maiden at Leicester (6f, good). Off 6 months/had breathing operation. Significantly back up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Had wind surgery since last run and now goes in hood; turnaround looks possible.
9 6th (9) (14/1 -65%) Covert Legend	14 14/1(-65%)	(9) Covert Legend 14/1, Course winner. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 24 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Can make his presence felt if things drop right. Respectable fourth over C&D last time but this is a better race; only 1-17.
2 7th (2) (22/1 -175%) Lia Rose	22 22/1(-175%)	(2) Lia Rose 22/1, C&D winner. Winner here in October. 21¾ lengths last of 6 to Royal Champion in listed race (200/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 28 days ago. Back in more realistic company now. Stiff task last time; has form figures of 212 over C&D; solid chance back down in class.
1 8th (1) (12/1 -41%) Lord Normandy	12 12/1(-41%)	(1) Lord Normandy 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. 33/1, good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 50 days ago, no match for winner. Still unexposed and worthy of respect. Lightly raced 4yo; creditable second over C&D last time; possibilities off same mark.
7 9th (7) (50/1 -52%) Educate	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Educate 50/1, Last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 40/1) 50 days ago. Others make more appeal. Record for current stable is far from convincing.

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BEARAWAY struck at Lingfield last month and he went agonisingly close over the same C&D when 4lb higher recently. Simon Pearce's gelding has since been hit with a further 3lb hike but, given that he remains in such good form, the son of Kodiac ought to hold every chance of going one place better. Yeoman continues to knock at the door but although he is unlikely to be far away, Partisan Hero might be a bigger threat.

BEARAWAY was successful at Lingfield on his penultimate outing and shaped as if still ahead of his mark when runner-up there last time. He's marginally preferred to Yeoman and Partisan Hero, who also arrive at the top of their game.

Ex-Irish PARTISAN HERO is taken to record a first win since joining his new stable. Yeoman is second choice.

17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/5 +30%) Treasure Fleet	0.4 2/5(+30%)	(1) Treasure Fleet 2/5, Highly promising type. Won 9-runner novice at this C&D (4/5) on debut 21 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Open to significant improvement and stands out as the one to beat. Came from off a slow pace to win decisively over C&D three weeks ago; plenty more to come.
3 2nd (3) (17/2 +6%) Island Hero	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(3) Island Hero 17/2, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, seventh of 10 in novice at this C&D on debut 32 days ago. Not beaten far over C&D on last month's debut and he's open to improvement.
2 3rd (2) (18/1 -50%) Aqab	18 18/1(-50%)	(2) Aqab 18/1, Half-brother to 1m winner Lzaz (by Saxon Warrior). Dam, German 9f winner, sister to high-class 11f-1¾m winner Dschingis Secret. Interesting newcomer. Half-brother to a 1m AW winner; dam a useful and well-connected winner in Germany.
4 4th (4) (13/2 +41%) Pivotal Affair	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(4) Pivotal Affair 13/2, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 13 in novice at Kempton (8f, 33/1) 55 days ago. Others make more appeal. Shown some promise in two Kempton runs this winter; gelded since latest; needs improvement.
6 5th (6) (125/1 -150%) Resilient Lady	125 125/1(-150%)	(6) Resilient Lady 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, twelfth of 13 in novice at Kempton (8f) 55 days ago. Well beaten in two AW events this winter; hard to recommend.
5 6th (5) (15/2 -36%) Thermal Energy	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(5) Thermal Energy 15/2, Study of Man colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1¼m Glorious Forever and winner up to 1¼m Time Warp and useful 1¼m-1½m winner Davideo. One to note. Half-brother to two Group 1 winners in Hong Kong; likely type on paper.
7 7th (7) (250/1 -400%) Sister Seagull	250 250/1(-400%)	(7) Sister Seagull 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 13 in novice (250/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) on debut 40 days ago. 250-1 and tailed off at Chelmsford (1m) last month; no appeal.

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This is an excellent opportunity for TREASURE FLEET to double his tally, having won over C&D on his debut three weeks ago. The 800,000gns son of Kingman does not appear to have too much in the way of opposition and a penalty shouldn't be enough to stop him. Thermal Energy makes appeal on paper and warrants a market check. Island Hero, who shaped with some promise on his racecourse bow, heads the remainder.

TREASURE FLEET cost a good amount at the Breeze-Ups and overcame a pace bias to make a winning start over C&D with more in hand than the bare result. He's expected to defy the penalty unless Thermal Energy or Aqab prove to be above-average first time out.

The bare form of TREASURE FLEET's winning debut over C&D can't be rated too highly but the manner of it promised much better.

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (15/8 +25%) Dash Power	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(5) Dash Power 15/8, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 9/1, creditable second of 10 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 11 days ago. Has good chance on form. Two good efforts at classified level since ridden prominently; turn may be near.
6 2nd (6) (11/1 -10%) Scarfo	11 11/1(-10%)	(6) Scarfo 11/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. First run since leaving John & Sean Quinn when below form fifth of 11 in minor event (33/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. This step back up in trip is worth exploring on second run for new stable.
2 3rd (2) (28/1 -211%) Brave Display	28 28/1(-211%)	(2) Brave Display 28/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. 66/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Went close in this race last year; achieved little here on reappearance.
3 4th (3) (3/1 +60%) Storm Asset	3 3/1(+60%)	(3) Storm Asset 3/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Twenty three runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, fourth of 7 in minor event at Southwell (11.1f) 14 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. Enters calculations. Inconsistent since November but is capable of being thereabouts on these terms.
4 5th (4) (11/1 -120%) Twistaline	11 11/1(-120%)	(4) Twistaline 11/1, Modest mare. C&D winner. 22/1, last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not taken lightly. Three-time winner at this level; ran respectably in most recent classified attempt.
7 6th (7) (22/1 +12%) Speed Court	22 22/1(+12%)	(7) Speed Court 22/1, 66/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Maiden whose recent form is very unconvincing.
8 7th (8) (33/1 -267%) Tenyatta	33 33/1(-267%)	(8) Tenyatta 33/1, Modest filly. Course winner. Seventh of 11 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 4/1) 24 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving James Owen. Won here last April but needs to stage a return to form on debut for new yard.
1 8th (1) (5/2 +44%) Baulac	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(1) Baulac 5/2, Poor gelding nowadays. 9/1, sixth of 11 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 24 days ago. Up in trip. Far from solid, being a maiden and yet to be placed.

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Dash Power arrives following back-to-back second-placed efforts and he's entitled to go close once again, but the vote is handed to TWISTALINE. Mick Appleby's mare struggled at handicap level at Southwell a fortnight ago, but she filled the runner-up spot in a similar event there previously and this ease in grade could hold the key. Tenyatta has a chance on these terms and may well get involved on her stable debut.

A good opportunity for DASH POWER to finally get off the mark having been knocking on the door of late. Storm Asset is next best ahead of Twistaline.

In-form maiden DASH POWER is taken to get off the mark. Twistaline looks a danger returned to this grade.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (12/1 -50%) Headshot	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Headshot 12/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in minor event at Chelmsford City (8f, 13/2) 19 days ago. Won a similar event at Southwell last March; sharper for recent return but headgear absent.
5 2nd (5) (13/8 -8%) Cherry King	1.625 13/8(-8%)	(5) Cherry King 13/8, Modest gelding. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 13 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Enters calculations. Proving expensive to follow but he's progressing and he holds strong claims in this field.
4 3rd (4) (8/1 -23%) Brinton	8 8/1(-23%)	(4) Brinton 8/1, Modest filly. Good fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 20/1). Off 127 days. Just modest form so far but she's hinted at ability and could yet have a bigger run in her.
2 4th (2) (12/1 -9%) Melsmay	12 12/1(-9%)	(2) Melsmay 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Third of 10 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f, 66/1) 11 days ago. Plugged on for third in a similar race at Southwell 11 days ago (1m); still low mileage.
7 5th (7) (11/8 +54%) Marvellous Lady	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(7) Marvellous Lady 11/8, Fair filly. 20/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 76 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving E. D. Delany. Interesting runner making debut at this level for trainer with excellent record with new recruits. 11-race maiden but of major interest on her best form now starting out for James Owen.
8 6th (8) (25/1 -25%) Tres Chic	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Tres Chic 25/1, Modest filly. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 11 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 11/1) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Three turf wins to her name but 0-10 on AW; below par the last twice; needs a full revival.
6 7th (6) (66/1 -313%) Lady Ava	66 66/1(-313%)	(6) Lady Ava 66/1, Poor filly. Hooded for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap (100/1) at this course (7.2f) 21 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Well beaten in two runs for new yard; down in grade but there are risks attached.
3 8th (3) (25/1 +50%) Robespierre	25 25/1(+50%)	(3) Robespierre 25/1, Visored for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 76 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Poor form (5f-7f) in his six starts; improvement a must, even at this level.

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The runner-up in two similar events before again going close in a handicap most recently, CHERRY KING is the clear form pick and holds obvious claims back in a classified stakes. Lady Ava should also be suited by the terms of the race and is notable on her first run in an event of this nature. However, the less-exposed Melsmay could pose a bigger threat to the selection if building on a respectable third at this level at Southwell.

MARVELLOUS LADY has joined a trainer who has an excellent record with new recruits so she shades the vote over Cherry King, who continues to run well. Melsmay ran her best race when third at Southwell and has place claims.

Cherry King is the solid option but MARVELLOUS LADY offered flashes of ability in Ireland and is intriguing on her stable debut.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/3 -21%) Destructive	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(3) Destructive 10/3, Off 7 months/gelded, made the most of a good opportunity to land 10-runner C&D maiden 17 days ago, leading around 1f out and quickening clear. Mark demands more on handicap debut but he's still relatively low-mileage if he can build on that. Highly tried in Dubai last year; comfortable C&D win back on AW 17 days ago; contender.
4 2nd (4) (6/1 -9%) Fast Society	6 6/1(-9%)	(4) Fast Society 6/1, Gelded prior to making it 2 wins from his first 3 starts in a Salisbury novice (7f) back in May. May of needed the run after 8 months off (also ran green) when sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 41 days ago and he could yet have more to offer. Beaten off this mark last month but that was after a break and yard is in better form now.
2 3rd (2) (11/1 +39%) Tempus	11 11/1(+39%)	(2) Tempus 11/1, C&D winner but losing run stretches back to 2022 and he was again below his best when fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Chelmsford City (1m) 17 days ago, beaten when hampered 1f out. Eased in the weights a little more and he would be a player if putting it all together. Veteran who's on the way down but this is the weakest handicap he's tackled; not ruled out.
6 4th (6) (7/2 +0%) Invincible Aura	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(6) Invincible Aura 7/2, Boasts a very solid all-weather profile, resuming winning ways at Lingfield (1m) prior to finishing an excellent third back at that venue 10 days ago. Nudged up a little more in the weights ahead of this but he's a solid candidate once more. Useful and progressive performer on AW; effective under the conditions; should go well.
9 5th (9) (11/2 +61%) Quiet Resolve	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(9) Quiet Resolve 11/2, Latest win at Newcastle in December. Respectable eighth of 16 in handicap (17/2) at Chelmsford City (1m) 17 days ago, keeping on when hampered 1f out. Not out of things. Better than latest run suggests; earlier Newcastle win was decisive; not yet exposed at 1m.
1 6th (1) (10/1 -33%) Pjanoo	10 10/1(-33%)	(1) Pjanoo 10/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 13 days ago, weakening when hampered over 1f out. Mark has fallen 1 lb ahead of this if a switch of headgear (visor replaces blinkers) has positive effect. Prominent racer; C&D winner; change of headgear this evening; dangerous with easy lead.
5 7th (5) (12/1 -33%) Narmar	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) Narmar 12/1, Fairly useful 1m winner for Henry de Bromhead who caught the eye on occasions without getting his head in front last year. Acquired by new connections for 14,500 gns in October and booking of Rossa Ryan catches the eye. Betting can guide. Starts out for new, in-form yard off a reduced mark; Rossa Ryan booked; check the betting.
7 8th (7) (15/2 +73%) Encourageable	7.5 15/2(+73%)	(7) Encourageable 15/2, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Blinkered for 1st time, creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 40/1) 5 days ago, keeping on without landing a blow. Needs the headgear to have desired effect once more. Not at his best since returned to AW this winter; vulnerable in a competitive race.
8 9th (8) (28/1 -100%) Road To Wembley	28 28/1(-100%)	(8) Road To Wembley 28/1, Course winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Not disgraced on final start when fourth of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to soft) in October, his effort flattening out. Significant drop back down in trip not sure to suit back from 4 months off. Improving stayer last year; trip the obvious concern on his reappearance.

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DESTRUCTIVE, a comfortable winner of a maiden over C&D 17 days ago who also ran well in a Listed event for three-year-olds in the UAE last year, could be a blot on the handicap from a rating of 85 after that convincing return. Fast Society has scope to progress this year and is dangerous to underestimate on just his second attempt in handicap company. Invincible Aura and Road To Wembley are others to consider.

INVINCIBLE AURA has looked better than ever since returning from a short break, resuming winning ways at Lingfield (1m) prior to finishing a solid third back at that track/trip 10 days ago. He looks to hold solid claims again and shades the vote ahead of recent C&D maiden winner Destructive. Low-mileage 4-y-o Fast Society could also have more to offer with a recent run under his belt.

Destructive can go well back in a handicap but FAST SOCIETY is unexposed and can leave last month's reappearance behind him.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (5/1 +38%) Standput	5 5/1(+38%)	(6) Standput 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, third of 10 in novice at Kempton (7f) 48 days ago, plugging on. Needs to find some improvement for the switch to handicaps. Improved run when third of ten at Kempton (7f) seven weeks ago; can do better but needs to.
7 2nd (7) (18/1 -80%) Bad Habits	18 18/1(-80%)	(7) Bad Habits 18/1, Kodiac gelding. 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 13 days ago. Probably too soon to be writing him off, so interesting if market vibes proved positive with blinkers now the headgear of choice. Not progressed from a debut third, including on handicap debut latest; new headgear today.
1 3rd (1) (9/4 +32%) This Farh	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(1) This Farh 9/4, Far Above gelding who ran his best race when again finding only one too good in 7-runner maiden at Chelmsford (6f) 19 days ago. Step back up in trip will hold no fears and he's respected on handicap debut with Rossa Ryan booked. Second in three of his four starts; Rossa Ryan booked for handicap debut; may do better.
9 4th (9) (9/1 -13%) Eva Dickson	9 9/1(-13%)	(9) Eva Dickson 9/1, Study Of Man filly. Seventh of 11 in nursery at this C&D (20/1) 33 days ago, not clear run home turn and again final 1f. Bred to be suited by middle distances but her latest effort certainly contained encouragement. Worth a look. Consistent rather than progressive to date; improvement may come when upped in trip.
2 5th (2) (5/1 +58%) Rokuni	5 5/1(+58%)	(2) Rokuni 5/1, First run since leaving Eve Johnson Houghton when creditable sixth of 12 in nursery (50/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 55 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Still, he needs to conclusively prove he truly wants this far. Beat This Farh on turf (6f) last summer; fair run on stable debut but more is needed here.
4 6th (4) (5/1 -25%) Blue Secret	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Blue Secret 5/1, Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 7/2) 11 days ago, weakening final 1f. Fitted with a tongue strap for the first time here and return to 7f expected to suit, so she's one to consider. Not made significant progress in handicaps as yet; new tongue tie needs to help.
5 7th (5) (40/1 -233%) Thurso	40 40/1(-233%)	(5) Thurso 40/1, Dutch Art colt. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, never figured when seventh of 9 in novice (33/1) at Kempton (6f) 13 days ago, pushed along over 2f out and fading. Switch to handicaps in his favour and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Not easily recommended on racecourse achievement but likely capable of more at some point.
3 8th (3) (8/1 -100%) Lovesick	8 8/1(-100%)	(3) Lovesick 8/1, Improved from debut effort when off the mark in a C&D maiden in December and stepped up again when third of 8 in novice at Chelmsford City (8f) 17 days ago. No reason why she won't be thereabouts again on handicap debut. C&D win last month was followed by a better effort when 3rd at Chelmsford; still improving.
8 9th (8) (25/1 -79%) Marvelously	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Marvelously 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, showed more than previously when fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 3/1) 8 days ago, no extra final 1f. Entitled to strip fitter given that was her first run for 10 weeks and she now tackles 7f for the first time. Well backed on last week's handicap debut but could only manage fifth; new trip today.

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THIS FARH has posted two improved efforts in novice/maiden company since being gelded and can make the breakthrough with another step forward now he goes handicapping off a workable mark. Lovesick has also shown fair promise, most notably when landing a maiden over C&D on her penultimate start. Having also run well in a novice stakes at Chelmsford most recently, Richard Spencer's filly is a must for the shortlist. Standput and Blue Secret are other appealing options.

BLUE SECRET failed to convince with her stamina tackling 1m for the first time at Southwell 11 days ago and, with the return to 7f looking a plus, she's given another chance equipped with a first-time tongue strap. Eva Dickson never had chance to fully open up on her latest outing over C&D 33 days ago and better can be expected from her. This Farh and Lovesick complete the shortlist.

This Farh can go well now handicapping but LOVESICK has a C&D win on her record and still looks to be improving.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (10/1 -67%) Mckenna	10 10/1(-67%)	(8) Mckenna 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/4 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 11 days ago. Clearly thought capable of better and perhaps the addition of blinkers will aid his cause here. Didn't live up to market confidence on handicap debut; drops in trip with headgear added.
3 2nd (3) (7/2 +42%) Panama Black	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(3) Panama Black 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 13 days ago, well positioned. Looks competitive on form. Two good 7f runs this winter; cheekpieces worn last time now left off; needs personal best.
2 3rd (2) (10/11 -14%) Blue Seeker	0.909091 10/11(-14%)	(2) Blue Seeker 10/11, Promising sort. 6/5, career best when winning 11-runner nursery at this C&D 33 days ago, plenty in hand. 8 lb rise tolerable and, with the potential for even better, he's very high on the shortlist. Impressive turn of foot when well-backed winner of a C&D nursery last month; big chance.
5 4th (5) (12/1 +33%) Kildonan	12 12/1(+33%)	(5) Kildonan 12/1, Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 4/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he looks vulnerable from a win point of view. 6f maiden win sandwiched by three unplaced handicap runs; stamina not assured.
4 5th (4) (13/2 +24%) Blue Empress	6.5 13/2(+24%)	(4) Blue Empress 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 8/1, third of 6 in maiden at Kempton (6f) 20 days ago. Mark for this handicap debut looks fair but she does need to find some improvement. Placed twice on AW this winter; up to 7f for her handicap debut; unexposed.
1 6th (1) (8/1 +0%) Packetofbiscuits	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Packetofbiscuits 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 5 in nursery at this C&D (15/2) 43 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and may well do better in time for his shrewd yard. Had an excuse on his handicap debut here last month; down in class with blinkers fitted.
7 7th (7) (125/1 -150%) Jane Garfield	125 125/1(-150%)	(7) Jane Garfield 125/1, 12/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 8 days ago. Opposable on recent evidence. Chance on her best form but well held the last twice and she's not progressive.

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Now that the penny has dropped for BLUE SEEKER after a comfortable success on his handicap debut over C&D, there is likely to be plenty more improvement forthcoming from the son of Blue Point and he can follow up off 8lb higher. A highly creditable third on his handicap bow at Kempton, Panama Black is a key player, as is Blue Empress, who has the potential to improve for going up in distance.

There was much to like about the way BLUE SEEKER did the job on his handicap debut last month and an 8 lb rise is unlikely to be enough to prevent this unexposed gelding from going in again. Panama Black is gradually progressing and he could be the one for the forecast, though McKenna is also a viable candidate for that role.

An 8lb rise against stronger opposition asks more of BLUE SEEKER but he won impressively here last month and can follow up.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (10/1 -43%) Collusion	10 10/1(-43%)	(6) Collusion 10/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 13/8) 13 days ago, never nearer. Ability is clearly there but he looks risky for betting purposes given his propensity to miss the kick. 0-7 but looks on a dangerous mark if he can finally get it right at the start.
1 2nd (1) (13/2 +13%) Alafdhal	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(1) Alafdhal 13/2, Three wins from 26 runs last year. 17/2, won 8-runner handicap at this course (5.1f) 8 days ago by ¾ length from State of Madness, well positioned. Shade more needed under a penalty but shouldn't be far away all the same. Had been banging at the door for months prior to last week's 5f win here; should run well.
8 3rd (8) (11/4 +17%) State Of Madness	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(8) State Of Madness 11/4, Creditable ¾-length second of 8 to Alafdhal in handicap (9/4) at this course (5.1f) 8 days ago, clear of rest. Return to this trip a plus and he has to be taken seriously. Chased home Alafdhal over 5f here last week when well backed; contender off same mark.
3 4th (3) (11/1 +0%) Smasher	11 11/1(+0%)	(3) Smasher 11/1, Three-time C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 16/1) 8 days ago, left poorly placed. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Not built on last month's Kempton 2nd in two runs since; pulled hard from wide draw latest.
11 5th (11) (12/1 +14%) Red Walls	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Red Walls 12/1, Five-time course winner. Three wins from 21 runs last year. 9/2, creditable second of 7 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Comes here in top form and conditions suit; another bold bid expected.
9 6th (9) (7/2 +46%) Rogue Thunder	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(9) Rogue Thunder 7/2, C&D winner in December. 11/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Shouldn't be far away. C&D win in December and two placed efforts this month; should run his race again.
2 7th (2) (13/2 -63%) Galel	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(2) Galel 13/2, 13/2, good second of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 85 days ago. 2 lb nudge for that near-miss fair enough and each-way claims. Went close over 7f here when last seen in November; up 2lb but foolish to discount.
4 8th (4) (40/1 0%) King's Gem	40 40/1(0%)	(4) King's Gem 40/1, Unreliable type. Tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 40/1) 57 days ago. Readily passed over. Hasn't delivered on his early promise; down in weights but opposable in a competitive race.
7 9th (7) (14/1 +13%) Cuan	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Cuan 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in novice (40/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm). Off 7 months ahead of this handicap debut and needs to raise her game. Unexposed mare but she's been absent for 237 days and is not a solid option.
5 10th (5) (14/1 +0%) Radiant Angel	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Radiant Angel 14/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 14/1) 17 days ago. Place possibilities. Two good runs this month, latterly in cheekpieces 17 days ago; should remain competitive.

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This can go the way of GALEL, who arrives on the back of a career-best effort when narrowly denied over 7f here. John Butler's filly showed enough pace to suggest that she can handle the drop back in trip and she may have too much for Alafdhal, who has a 4lb penalty to overcome for a success over 5f here last week. Less than a length behind him in that contest was State Of Madness (second), who must enter calculations on the revised terms.

STATE OF MADNESS finished strongly when beaten under a length by Alafdhal over 5f here last week and, now 4 lb better off with that rival and back up to 6f, he is taken to emerge on top this time. The latter shouldn't be far away but Conquest of Power, who wasn't seen to best effect over C&D recently, and Rogue Thunder may emerge as the main dangers.

A competitive sprint in which the lightly raced GALEL is marginally preferred to Red Walls and Alafdhal.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/4 +13%) Init Together	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(6) Init Together 7/4, C&D winner. Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner handicap (9/4) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 19 days ago. Has to be feared in his hat-trick bid. Ex-Irish 7yo who is 2-2 for Tony Carroll this month; still looks ahead of the handicapper.
7 2nd (7) (4/1 +11%) I Can't Believe	4 4/1(+11%)	(7) I Can't Believe 4/1, Visored for 1st time, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 33 days ago. Place possibilities. Engaged 4.26 here Monday. Off the mark with a snug 8.6f win here yesterday; respected under a penalty.
8 3rd (8) (25/1 -56%) City Escape	25 25/1(-56%)	(8) City Escape 25/1, Three-time C&D winner. 4/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Ffos Las (10f, heavy), unable to sustain effort. Off 152 days. Blinkers back on and eyecover fitted for the first time. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view. 3-time C&D winner; dangerous mark but record fresh doesn't suggest this will be her day.
1 4th (1) (14/1 -17%) Arenas Del Tiempo	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Arenas Del Tiempo 14/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 15 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Down to a good mark and would have a chance if he were to put his best foot forward. No win since August 2021; below par at Lingfield latest; others look stronger.
2 5th (2) (15/2 +12%) Disclosure	7.5 15/2(+12%)	(2) Disclosure 15/2, Fifth of 6 in handicap (28/1) at this course (12.2f) 10 days ago. Back down in trip and blinkers on 1st time. Others look stronger. Ten-race maiden; dropping down the weights but needs new headgear to give her a lift.
4 6th (4) (8/1 -129%) Cryptos Dream	8 8/1(-129%)	(4) Cryptos Dream 8/1, Won 11-runner handicap at this C&D (9/2) 68 days ago. 3 lb rise no great hardship and she has to enter calculations. Yard also saddles Init Together. Back to form with blinkers returned here in November; 3lb rise manageable; yard runs two.
5 7th (5) (20/1 +39%) Mykonos St John	20 20/1(+39%)	(5) Mykonos St John 20/1, Course winner. Three wins from 20 runs last year. 12/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 25 days ago. Others make more appeal on balance. Three wins last year; conditions no problem but recent efforts have been mixed.
3 8th (3) (16/1 -167%) Racing Vicar	16 16/1(-167%)	(3) Racing Vicar 16/1, 25/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 20 days ago. Will need to find improvement from somewhere if he's to open his account at the seventh attempt. Six-race maiden; sharper for recent return but needs to raise his game.

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INIT TOGETHER has been a revelation since joining the Tony Carroll yard and a further 3lb rise for his most recent success at Lingfield could prove lenient as he looks to land the hat-trick. The seven-year-old scored over C&D on his penultimate start and it may be that stablemate Cryptos Dream gives him the most to think about, having got up to win over C&D herself back in November. City Escape has dropped 7lb below her last winning mark and is capable of being in the shake-up as well.

CRYPTOS DREAM is taken to thwart stablemate Init Together in his bid to make it 3-3 for the yard. The latter will rightly be popular following his decisive victories over this C&D and most recently at Lingfield, but Cryptos Dream remains on an attractive mark up 3 lb for her C&D success in November and is marginally preferred. Arenas del Tiempo is also feasibly treated and will be a threat if on a going day.

Not many of these arrive in top form but INIT TOGETHER (nap) is a glaring exception and he can make it 3-3 for Tony Carroll.

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