1 Sunday 2nd February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 2nd February 2025

There were 22 Races on Sunday 2nd February 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Musselburgh, 8 races at Leopardstown, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 2nd February 2025

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

12:40 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 18f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
11 1st (11) (13/2 +28%) Vischio	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(11) Vischio 13/2, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle (11/2) at Punchestown (15.5f, good to soft) 79 days ago, readily. Made an interesting yard switch ahead of this and market confidence behind her would look significant. First run for Emmet Mullins; first time headgear tried and has to come into calculations.
16 2nd (16) (22/1 +56%) Kimy	22 22/1(+56%)	(16) Kimy 22/1, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in September. 40/1, creditable seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, good) 38 days ago. Others rate stronger for win purposes. Ran okay in a novice handicap hurdle here at Christmas but much more needed.
12 3rd (12) (9/1 -29%) Qualimita	9 9/1(-29%)	(12) Qualimita 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 10/3, creditable second of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (18.4f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut and she's worth a second look. Best is yet to be seen of her probably and could well play a hand in her first handicap.
7 4th (7) (33/1 +0%) Disco Dancer	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Disco Dancer 33/1, Fairly useful hurdler who was seen to good effect when winning 4-runner novice hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) 12 days ago. Carries 3 lb penalty for that success back in a handicap but this likely to prove a lot more demanding. Winner at Down Royal 12 days ago; might not be good enough but should run her race.
13 5th (13) (16/1 +0%) Thisistheway	16 16/1(+0%)	(13) Thisistheway 16/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who showed much improved form when making second start in handicaps a winning one in 9-runner mares' event at Down Royal (17.2f) 12 days ago, leading on bridle last and easing clear. This clearly tougher but respected nevertheless under a penalty. Softer ground here not in her favour although she is due to go up 11lb in future.
1 6th (1) (9/2 -29%) Queens Gamble	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(1) Queens Gamble 9/2, Listed bumper winner for Oliver Sherwood who was 3-3 in novice/maiden hurdles last term, latterly in listed company at Taunton. Off 11 months prior to an excellent second on handicap debut in Gerry Fielden at Newbury (16.3f) in November and she's of definite interest for upwardly mobile yard Stable has won a good handicap hurdle in Ireland this season and she sets a good standard.
14 7th (14) (5/1 -25%) Straight Home	5 5/1(-25%)	(14) Straight Home 5/1, Going the right way for new stable, posting a career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.6f, good to soft, 5/6) in October, jumping on 2 out and asserting run-in. Feasible to think there's more to come back from a break. Soft ground is likely to be negative but respected and probably still relatively unexposed.
10 8th (10) (7/2 +71%) Savante	3.5 7/2(+71%)	(10) Savante 7/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Brought down in handicap hurdle (11/1) at this course (19.8f, good) 35 days ago, still in contention when coming down 2 out. Remains low-mileage and she's one to consider with further progress anticipated. Brought down two out in a novice handicap hurdle here at Christmas; should be thereabouts.
9 9th (9) (20/1 -11%) Cast A Spell	20 20/1(-11%)	(9) Cast A Spell 20/1, 10/3, posted a career-best effort when doubling her tally in this sphere in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 16 days ago. This understandably more demanding but she's clearly taking her racing well. Won a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Cork last month; 6lb is a manageable penalty; each-way claim.
2 10th (2) (10/1 +17%) Cottesloe Sunshine	10 10/1(+17%)	(2) Cottesloe Sunshine 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler who made it 2 wins from last 3 starts when taking 11-runner mares' listed hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good, 3/1) 43 days ago, digging deep to edge out an improver. Step back up in trip will hold no fears on handicap debut and she commands respect. Does seem to be more adept on good ground so forecast rain a probable negative.
8 11th (8) (33/1 +18%) Amanha	33 33/1(+18%)	(8) Amanha 33/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 14¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Cottesloe Sunshine in listed hurdle (15/2) at Thurles (16.1f, good) 43 days ago, headway before last but never a threat. A well-run race will help making handicap debut. Not many chances taken with her mark after her last two runs and others look more likely.
17 12th (17) (14/1 +65%) Phils Choice	14 14/1(+65%)	(17) Phils Choice 14/1, Very good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft, 12/1) 38 days ago, clear of rest. Rider takes off a handy 5 lb and respected for all tis rates more demanding. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Excellent run at Limerick; up another 3lb but could be a lively outsider here.
5 13th (5) (18/1 -29%) Jeaniemacaroney	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Jeaniemacaroney 18/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this season. Career best when winning 18-runner handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good, 6/1) 43 days ago, driven out. Consistent type who merits consideration again. Up 9lb but could be well suited by a big field and a strong gallop; definite contender.
4 14th (4) (10/1 +55%) Media Naranja	10 10/1(+55%)	(4) Media Naranja 10/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 18/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, good to soft) 51 days ago, left behind gradually. Fourth from 1 lb lower mark in this race 12 months ago and she rates an each-way player again. Decent third in a Listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in December entitles her to respect.
19 15th (19) (20/1 +20%) Arch Enemy	20 20/1(+20%)	(19) Arch Enemy 20/1, Scored twice on the Flat before opening hurdles account at Fairyhouse (16.5f) in December. Remained in form since, good second of 12 in handicap back at that venue 8 days ago. However, this assignment demands more. Second in a Fairyhouse handicap last week; 4lb wrong but capable of getting involved.
15 16th (15) (100/1 -52%) Ad Caelum	100 100/1(-52%)	(15) Ad Caelum 100/1, Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in December. 8/1, well-beaten eighth of 9 to Cast A Spell in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 16 days ago. Must bounce back. Up 15lb for two wins and well beaten behind Cast A Spell at Cork; looks up against it.
18 17th (18) (22/1 +33%) Deons Diamond	22 22/1(+33%)	(18) Deons Diamond 22/1, 5/2, creditable 7¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Cast A Spell in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 16 days ago, plugging on. Drop back in trip here may not be ideal given how she shaped then. Behind Cast A Spell in a Cork handicap hurdle; 1lb wrong and others looks more likely.
20 18th (20) (40/1 +39%) Boghlone Honey	40 40/1(+39%)	(20) Boghlone Honey 40/1, Much improved when winning 2 of her 3 starts during second half of 2022 and encouragingly shaped as if retaining ability after 26 months off when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Punchestown (16.4f, soft) 20 days ago. Needs to build on that with a hood fitted. 4lb wrong here and has plenty on her plate; tried in a first-time hood.
6 19th (6) (12/1 +52%) Lily Du Berlais	12 12/1(+52%)	(6) Lily Du Berlais 12/1, Dual bumper winner who doubled her hurdling tally at Kelso in the spring but run well below that level in pair of starts since returning to action this winter, last of 8 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f) 50 days ago. Refitting of a hood needs to have positive effect now. Two runs this season have been less than convincing and others preferred.

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Trainer Harry Derham has already landed one valuable handicap pot in Ireland this season, and he looks to have another ideal opportunity with the highly progressive QUEENS GAMBLE. Not beaten far in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury in November, the seven-year-old remains unexposed in this sphere and the booking of Rachael Blackmore catches the eye. A comfortable winner at Clonmel last time out, Straight Home must be a key player for leading connections, while Qualimita could be well treated off a mark of 117 on handicap debut. The improving Cottesloe Sunshine is another to note, as well as Savante, who still looked to be going okay when brought down two out here over 2m4f in December.

QUEENS GAMBLE showed improved form following 11 months off when an excellent second in the Gerry Fielden at Newbury in November and, with further progress on the cards, she could well be up to conceding weight all round with Rachael Blackmore an eye-catching booking. Savante, Straight Home and Qualimita are others fancied to be in the mix. Phils Choice also makes each-way appeal at likely longer odds, with Jeaniemacaroney also worth a look.

The selection is the unexposed SAVANTE(nap), who was getting involved when brought down here last time and could have plenty of upside

13:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 1st (5) (9/1 +36%) Mr Fustic	9 9/1(+36%)	(5) Mr Fustic 9/1, 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, turned in a creditable effort without threatening when fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 30 days ago. Assessor has eased him a little more but others appeal more for win purposes. Tongue strap on 1st time. Chance largely depends on how well he responds to first-time tongue-tie.
6 2nd (6) (15/2 -7%) Kondratiev Wave	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(6) Kondratiev Wave 15/2, C&D winner. Four wins from 16 runs last year. 13/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 11 days ago, outpaced over 2f out before keeping on. One to bear in mind. Consistent in the last 12 months; made the frame in C&D event most recently; solid.
8 3rd (8) (6/1 +63%) Rabinal	6 6/1(+63%)	(8) Rabinal 6/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, AW, 12/1) 15 days ago, very slowly away. Others more persuasive. Has become inconsistent and is often slowly away; comes with risk.
10 4th (10) (7/4 +83%) Ocean Odyssey	1.75 7/4(+83%)	(10) Ocean Odyssey 7/4, 9/2, tenth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 59 days ago, left poorly placed but certainly not looking the easiest of rides. First run for yard after leaving Gary & Josh Moore and worth noting if the market spoke in his favour again. Eyecatcher on penultimate outing; largely unconvincing form otherwise; new stable.
3 5th (3) (7/1 -110%) Union Island	7 7/1(-110%)	(3) Union Island 7/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year, the latest at Southwell in December. 5/2, again ran creditably when third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 5/2) 8 days ago, better placed than most. Not taken lightly returned to 1m. Completed a double in December; consistent (off this mark) since; solid place claims.
1 6th (1) (15/2 -15%) Roscioli	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(1) Roscioli 15/2, Successful twice last year, latterly at Salisbury (1m) in August. May of needed first run for 3 months when fifth of 6 in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 17 days ago and better anticipated re-united with Rossa Ryan. Interesting with Rossa Ryan back on board and Chelmsford reappearance under his belt.
2 7th (2) (7/2 +13%) Forever Proud	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(2) Forever Proud 7/2, Thrived this winter with cheekpieces fitted, gaining her fourth win since mid-December when taking 7-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 11 days ago (all under this rider). Has to enter calculations again nudged up just 2 lb. Having a productive winter; latest performance made it four wins from last seven races.
9 8th (9) (40/1 -186%) Takeover Target	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Takeover Target 40/1, Winless for Tom Dascombe and low-key start for present stable, albeit possibly in need of the run after 4 months off when ninth of 11 in a C&D handicap 11 days ago. Tongue tie now added to the visor but he looks best watched at present. Down the field in both starts for new yard; still a maiden.
7 9th (7) (28/1 -180%) Gone Rogue	28 28/1(-180%)	(7) Gone Rogue 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 14/1) 17 days ago, folding tamely. Hooded for 1st time. Chance depends on how well he responds to first-time hood.
4 10th (4) (16/1 -146%) Zaltalla	16 16/1(-146%)	(4) Zaltalla 16/1, Temperamental sort. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, AW, 25/1) 15 days ago, pushed along 2f out and keeping on well. Step up in trip worth exploring on that evidence. Maiden who ran well over 7f here last time; possibilities off same mark.

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FOREVER PROUD has hit a real purple patch since winning at Chelmsford in December, adding three further successes to her tally with the most recent of those coming at Kempton last month. James Owen's mare is only 2lb higher and, given her handy draw, the five-year-old may well go in again. Union Island is unlikely to be far away but Zaltalla, who struck the woodwork over 7f here recently, might be the bigger threat.

FOREVER PROUD posted just about her best effort yet when gaining her fourth victory of this winter over 7f at Kempton 11 days ago and, nudged up just 2 lb, she looks a big player once more. Union Island, Kondratiev Wave and Roscioli head up the dangers in the opener.

Being reunited with Rossa Ryan and likely to be back at concert pitch, ROSCIOLI is preferred. Forever Proud is second choice.

13:10 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
2 1st (2) (4/7 +31%) Ballyburn	0.571429 4/7(+31%)	(2) Ballyburn 4/7, Developed into last season's leading novice hurdler, recording hat-trick of Grade 1s at Leopardstown, Cheltenham and Punchestown. Made a fine start to his chasing career at Punchestown in November, and though no match for Sir Gino over 2m last time, he remains a highly-exciting chaser. Trip suits and he is Townend's choice, but he has a bit more to prove than some of these.
5 2nd (5) (12/1 +25%) Croke Park	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Croke Park 12/1, Took his record over fences 3-3 - the latest pair at Grade 1 level - when edging out Better Days Ahead in the Fort Leney Novices' Chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft). Drop back in trip perhaps likelier to suit others better, though. Dual Grade 1 winner does nothing flashy and easy to underestimate but sure to run his race.
6 3rd (6) (5/2 +9%) Impaire Et Passe	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(6) Impaire Et Passe 5/2, High-class winner up to 22f over hurdles, including Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle in April and has made a smooth transition to chasing, scoring again at the top level when winning the 7-runner Faugheen Novices' Chase at Limerick. Leading player. Improved from Fairyhouse to land the Grade 1 Faugheen at Limerick; leading contender.
4 4th (4) (15/2 -15%) Champ Kiely	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(4) Champ Kiely 15/2, Grade 1-winning novice hurdler created a big impression on the back of a 20-month absence when impressively winning a 9-runner novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, soft) on New Year's Day. Sure to make up for lost time as a chaser. Fences looked at Fairyhouse as though they could be the making of him; has a big chance.
1 5th (1) (250/1 +17%) Arctic Skua	250 250/1(+17%)	(1) Arctic Skua 250/1, Little show in 2 starts under Rules and was pulled on his most recent point outing back in April 2024. Long way out of his depth. Modest pointer and well beaten in two chases; totally out of his depth.
7 \|F\| (7) (150/1 -50%) Prairie Dancer	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Prairie Dancer 150/1, Useful dual purpose performer who opened his account over fences in 6-runner Downpatrick maiden (19.5f) in August. Doubled his tally in this sphere at Thurles prior to Christmas and ran respectably on the Flat last time but should be long way out of his depth at this level. Decent chaser at his own level with two wins; looks up against it here though.

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A contest dominated at the top of the betting by trainer Willie Mullins, with three-time Grade 1-winner Ballyburn bound to be popular as the choice of Paul Townend. The seven-year-old has failed to convince over fences thus far, though, and despite finishing second to a possible superstar in the shape of Sir Gino at Kempton, his jumping will need improving upon. Preference, instead is for IMPAIRE ET PASSE, who was well on top at the finish when landing the Faugheen Novice at Limerick over Christmas. The son of Diamond Boy has won his last four under both codes and going back left-handed should not inconvenience with J J Slevin taking over in the saddle. Champ Kiely showed no ill effects for a 615-day absence when impressing on his chase debut at Fairyhouse last month and he must also enter calculations.

BALLYBURN couldn't match the speed of Sir Gino back at 2m last time but remains a top-class chasing prospect and he's fancied to score at the top level for the fourth time returned to a longer trip. The biggest threats could come from within his own yard, with Impaire Et Passe also highly respected after his smooth win in the Faugheen. Champ Kiely could hardly have been more impressive when belying a lengthy absence on his chasing debut and can give Mullins a 1-2-3.

It was hard not to be impressed with CHAMP KIELY though on his chase debut after 21 months off at Fairyhouse and he can shine here

13:22 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (2/5 +52%) Tripoli Flyer	0.4 2/5(+52%)	(3) Tripoli Flyer 2/5, Most progressive in bumpers last season (runner-up at Grade 2 level). Highly encouraging start in this sphere when second in a Chepstow maiden (2m) in November and made most of good opportunity when going one place better at Market Rasen later that month. Plenty more to come. Smart bumper form last season and has made a solid start to hurdling career this term.
7 2nd (7) (4/1 -45%) Cloonainra	4 4/1(-45%)	(7) Cloonainra 4/1, Debut winner who did very well under the circumstances when second in a big-field Leopardstown handicap (2m) over Christmas, badly hampered early. Backed up that performance when second in Haydock Grade 2 (15.6f) 2 weeks ago and she's a player here in receipt of weight all round. Excellent second of 19 on handicap debut and has since gone close in a Grade 2 novice.
1 3rd (1) (5/1 +9%) Clap Of Thunder	5 5/1(+9%)	(1) Clap Of Thunder 5/1, Placed on 3 of 4 starts in bumpers last season. Struck in a 2m Ascot novice in November and shaped better when result when fifth of 15 in 2m Cheltenham handicap a fortnight later. Too keen when third at Chepstow in December and claims here if first-time hood has the desired effect. Two good runs since Ascot win in November; probably won't be far away.
6 4th (6) (50/1 -52%) Travis Wheatley	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Travis Wheatley 50/1, Point winner in May and shaped encouragingly switched to Rules when second in Newcastle bumper in October. Offered more than on hurdles debut when fourth of 5 in a Catterick novice (15.7f) 32 days ago but this demands a good deal more. Point winner; first two hurdle runs were underwhelming and improvement is needed.
2 5th (2) (28/1 -75%) Evaluation	28 28/1(-75%)	(2) Evaluation 28/1, Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f) who made a seamless transition to hurdles when landing 2m Ayr novice in November. May of found race coming too soon when last of 6 at Newcastle (22f) later that month and he's certainly not one to be writing off. Useful Flat racer; won easily on hurdle debut; had excuse when well beaten last time.
5 6th (5) (66/1 -230%) Soldier In Mayo	66 66/1(-230%)	(5) Soldier In Mayo 66/1, £40,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 3) and offered something to work on when fourth of 8 in a Newcastle bumper (16.9f) 17 days ago. No reason why he won't make his mark in this sphere, for all this looks a tough enough introduction. Irish point winner; ran okay in a bumper this month but has good standard to reach here.
4 \|PU\| (4) (125/1 -25%) Midnight Potter	125 125/1(-25%)	(4) Midnight Potter 125/1, Failed to settle and ultimately well held on bumper debut at Wetherby in December and low-key hurdles debut run followed at Market Rasen 16 days ago, tailing off after 3 out having again raced freely. Can only be watched in this even deeper contest. Tailed off when 66-1 for recent hurdling debut at Market Rasen.

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TRIPOLI FLYER finished runner-up in the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree's Grand National meeting and got off the mark at the second attempt over hurdles at Market Rasen in a bloodless manner. The six-year-old is unlikely to have any issue with stepping up in grade before potentially tackling bigger options in the spring. Cloonainra has to be the main threat based on her second in the Rossington Main at Haydock just over a fortnight ago, although useful Flat performer Evaluation can't be written off having clearly not run his race at Newcastle in November.

Most progressive in bumpers, TRIPOLI FLYER made the most of a good opportunity when opening his account over hurdles at the second attempt at Market Rasen in November. Appealing as the type to rate significantly higher in this sphere, he can take this rise in class in his stride and follow up. Cloonainra is fancied to pose the chief threat following her good second in Grade 2 company at Haydock 2 weeks ago, with Clap of Thunder next best.

Aintree festival bumper second TRIPOLI FLYER can collect this prize before a possible trip to Cheltenham next month.

13:32 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (66/1 -164%) Legendary Day	66 66/1(-164%)	(1) Legendary Day 66/1, Posted respectable third over hurdles at Doncaster in December but ran poorly when last seen on Flat in summer and makes limited appeal. Latest hurdles effort suggests he's unlikely to defy top weight back on Flat.
7 2nd (7) (4/1 +50%) The Craftymaster	4 4/1(+50%)	(7) The Craftymaster 4/1, C&D winner who posted his best effort for a while when creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 7/1) 11 days ago. Claims if building on that. Running into form and remains on a handy mark; dual C&D scorer.
2 3rd (2) (3/1 -9%) Zoran	3 3/1(-9%)	(2) Zoran 3/1, Took advantage of drop in grade when narrowly taking 8-runner handicap at Kempton (16f) 25 days ago, well ridden. Just 1 lb higher now and must enter calculations. In good form at Kempton the last twice, making all latest; can remain competitive.
6 4th (6) (5/2 +50%) Moel Arthur	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(6) Moel Arthur 5/2, Ended long losing run when taking 12-runner handicap over C&D (AW) 15 days ago by 1½ lengths from Sun Dancer Girl. Remains fairly treated on old form and ought to go well again. Scored over C&D last time, taking Lingfield form figures to 5511; respected.
8 5th (8) (10/1 +0%) Abraaj	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Abraaj 10/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Disappointed on return from 3-month absence at Southwell in December and others are more convincing. Failed to show his form the last twice; others preferred.
9 6th (9) (12/1 -140%) Sun Dancer Girl	12 12/1(-140%)	(9) Sun Dancer Girl 12/1, Course winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Good 1½ lengths second of 12 to Moel Arthur in handicap at this C&D (AW, 14/1) 15 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and not taken lightly. Creditable efforts this winter, latest behind Moel Arthur over C&D; solid.
4 7th (4) (10/3 +44%) Cinnodin	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(4) Cinnodin 10/3, Not seen since below-par fourth at Pontefract in October but won after a break last year and is worth monitoring in market. Seasonal debutant who has made a winning reappearance for the last two years.
3 8th (3) (33/1 -32%) Aced It	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Aced It 33/1, Not seen since well held at Newmarket 20 months ago and is likely best watched on return. Returns from long absence; market helpful.

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Zoran (winner) and Haaland (third) squared off at Kempton recently and although the latter failed to boost that form when finishing fifth in behind MOEL ARTHUR (winner) over C&D last time out, neither should be written off. Brett Johnson's charge returned to form in no uncertain terms by defeating Sun Dancer Girl (second) that day and if arriving in a similar vein of form, a 3lb rise should be no barrier to further success.

Preference is for HAALAND, who figures off a handy mark and wasn't suited by the muddling pace here last time. Zoran and Moel Arthur head the list of dangers.

This looks the time to catch CINNODIN (nap), who has a good reappearance record. The Craftymaster is second choice.

13:40 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
7 1st (7) (8/13 +44%) Kopek Des Bordes	0.615385 8/13(+44%)	(7) Kopek Des Bordes 8/13, Created a very good impression when winning a Fairyhouse bumper and, after 9 months off, made a successful start over hurdles in maiden at this C&D (good) in December, form boosted by the runner-up scoring next time. Leading contender with progress to come. Clearly has a huge engine to win like he did here last time; looks very exciting.
6 2nd (6) (20/1 +60%) Karniquet	20 20/1(+60%)	(6) Karniquet 20/1, Runner-up both outings in France and made perfect start for current connections when forging clear for success in a Tramore maiden in November. Bad mistake at the second when well beaten in Future Champions Novices' Hurdle here last time, so he remains capable of better. Better than his run here at Christmas and could well outrun his odds here.
3 3rd (3) (20/1 +0%) Good And Clever	20 20/1(+0%)	(3) Good And Clever 20/1, Made a very promising start to his career in bumpers, winning convincingly at Warwick before third in Grade 2 at Aintree. Much improved from hurdling debut when third in Formby Novices' Hurdle back at Aintree (17f, soft) on Boxing Day, though will need to find more again. Third in a Grade 1 at Aintree over Christmas; more needed here though and may want further.
4 4th (4) (7/2 -27%) Kaid D'authie	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(4) Kaid D'authie 7/2, Having made debut in France, was strong in the betting on first start for W. P. Mullins after 20-month absence but fell at the fifth at Navan in December. However, he gained compensation in maiden at this course (19.8f, good) 3 weeks later and he's open to further improvement. Strong traveller and the drop back to this trip should suit; still an unknown quantity.
9 5th (9) (50/1 +0%) Sea Of Sands	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Sea Of Sands 50/1, Group 3 winner on Flat in Germany and, after over 2 years off, made a winning stable/hurdling debut at Listowel in September. Better form when third in Grade 2 at Fairyhouse in December, though pulled up at the highest level here last time. Hood/tongue strap now applied. Found to be clinically abnormal after being pulled up at Leopardstown; others appeal more.
1 6th (1) (6/1 +29%) Bleu De Vassy	6 6/1(+29%)	(1) Bleu De Vassy 6/1, Took 4 attempts to strike in bumpers but looked good prospect when winning first 2 starts over hurdles, including Grade 3 at Navan in November. Ran well behind stablemate Romeo Coolio in Future Champions Novices' Hurdle at this C&D (good) last time and he could be in the mix. Well beaten second to stablemate Romeo Coolio here at Christmas; others preferred.
5 7th (5) (33/1 +18%) Karafon	33 33/1(+18%)	(5) Karafon 33/1, French recruit who has shown fairly useful form for current yard, returning from 11 months off when opening his account at Clonmel in December. Ran to similar level when fourth in Future Champions Novices' Hurdle at this C&D 37 days ago, but he has something to find. Had his limitations exposed in the Grade 1 here at Christmas; others preferred.
8 8th (8) (16/1 -78%) Redemption Day	16 16/1(-78%)	(8) Redemption Day 16/1, Smart bumper performer who followed up his Fairyhouse success last April in Grade 1 at Punchestown the following month. After 8 months off, possibly needed the run when fourth of 17 in maiden at this C&D (good) on hurdling debut, so he could show much more this time around. Raced too keenly on his belated hurdles debut here at Christmas; this is a big step up.
10 9th (10) (40/1 +0%) Whinney Hill	40 40/1(+0%)	(10) Whinney Hill 40/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning bumper at Navan in November and encouragement sent hurdling when 6¾ lengths third of 23 to Kopek Des Bordes in maiden at this C&D (good) 38 days ago. However, he has work to do to reverse the form from last time. Third to Kopek Des Bordes here at Christmas; should improve but this is a huge step up.
2 \|U\| (2) (33/1 +67%) Eastern Legend	33 33/1(+67%)	(2) Eastern Legend 33/1, Useful winner on the Flat and has matched that level over hurdles, though still looking for his first victory in this sphere. Good effort when third in Future Champions Novices' Hurdle over C&D last time, but he faces another tough ask in this contest. Third in a Grade 1 here last time; could outrun his odds but looks like a bit player here.

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KOPEK DES BORDES struck in his sole bumper start before making just as strong of an impression when beating a subsequent winner on his hurdles bow over C&D on Boxing Day. Willie Mullins' five-year-old is likely to have any amount of improvement to come and can take the step forward required to take this valuable prize. Bleu De Vassy was far from disgraced when finishing second in a Grade 1 over track and trip in December and arguably brings the best known form into this contest. Of the remainder, Kaid D'authie makes the most appeal.

KOPEK DES BORDES has looked an exciting prospect when winning both starts so far, getting the better of Kawaboomga (succcesful on his next outing) at this C&D on his hurdling debut last time, so he is taken to provide Willie Mullins with a seventh consecutive victory in this race. Stablemate Kaid d'Authie is next on the list, ahead of Bleu de Vassy.

The selection is KOPEK DES BORDES, impressive despite jumping terribly on his debut here, which displayed his huge raw ability

13:55 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 1st (2) (9/2 -50%) Insurrection	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(2) Insurrection 9/2, Dual winner over hurdles who was a good second of 5 in listed novice at Chepstow on chasing debut in October. Excuses next time and back on track in handicap at Doncaster (20.5f, good to soft) 35 days ago, even though he did finish last of 3. Remains capable of better. No match for winner in three-runner handicap at Doncaster (2m4f); needs to find bit extra.
3 2nd (3) (4/5 +47%) Asta La Pasta	0.8 4/5(+47%)	(3) Asta La Pasta 4/5, Three-time winner over hurdles and has improved sent chasing this season, making the most of a good opportunity at Carlisle (20f) in November. Has run well when placed both starts since, the winner from Kempton last time scoring again next start, and he holds leading claims. Ran well to be placed in novice handicaps at Newbury and Kempton (2m4f) last two starts.
5 3rd (5) (15/2 -25%) Alien Storm	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(5) Alien Storm 15/2, Bettered his hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when winning a Plumpton handicap (17f) in September and resumed winning ways back at the same course (19.8f, good to soft) in December. Respected given the encouraging start he's made in this discipline. Second Plumpton chase win was over 2m4f (five ran); 2lb rise may well underestimate him.
1 4th (1) (16/1 -60%) Bowmore	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Bowmore 16/1, Made a successful start over fences at Tipperary (17.3f) in July but hasn't managed to kick on from that effort, ninth of 12 on handicap chase debut at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) on Boxing Day. Will need to find more as he goes up in trip. Stiff task in Irish handicap last time and it looks to be same here; first run beyond 2m1f.
7 \|PU\| (7) (10/1 +9%) Choose A Copper	10 10/1(+9%)	(7) Choose A Copper 10/1, Took a step forward when making a winning return/chasing bow at Hexham (20.1f) in October. Has gone backwards from that effort in 2 starts since, though, not always fluent when fifth of 6 at Ayr (20.5f, soft) a month ago. Has had a breathing operation. Not out of it if he's straight back to his best after his second wind surgery.
6 \|PU\| (6) (11/1 +21%) Autumn Return	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Autumn Return 11/1, Likeable hurdler who gained a second success in this sphere in a match at Newcastle (20.1f, good) in November. However, pulled up at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) 50 days ago, so bounce back now called for. Mistakes saw her struggle from an early stage in Cheltenham handicap (28-1) latest start.
4 \|PU\| (4) (22/1 -38%) Breizh River	22 22/1(-38%)	(4) Breizh River 22/1, Bright start to his chasing career, making it 3 wins from first 4 starts when scoring in handicap at Kelso (17.1f) in October. Found it tough in Grade 2 at Cheltenham before running no sort of race at this C&D last time, but he's not written off given his earlier promise. Poor show over C&D latest, notwithstanding soft going; stamina not proven at about 2m4f.

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Asta La Pasta has to be respected following placed efforts at Newbury and Kempton but the seven-year-old continues to creep up the handicap, rising 4lb for those defeats, and it wouldn't be a surprise if INSURRECTION stepped forward. A promising first effort over fences at Chepstow has been followed by a pair of excusable displays, including last time at Doncaster when the yard was going through a relatively quiet spell. Alien Storm and Choose A Copper are others for the shortlist.

ASTA LA PASTA has made a good start over fences, beaten only by a next-time-out winner at Kempton on his latest outing despite having raced freely, so he is taken to double his tally in this sphere. Alien Storm has also taken well to chasing, winning twice at Plumpton this season, and could be the main danger, while Insurrection could yet do better.

Alien Storm's 2m4f win at Plumpton points to a big run but ASTA LA PASTA's placed efforts in two stronger handicaps earn the vote.

14:05 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (10/1 -67%) Prince Of Pillo	10 10/1(-67%)	(1) Prince Of Pillo 10/1, Off 8 months before coming in a creditable eighth of 14 in handicap at Newmarket (5f). Has another lengthy absence to overcome now on his polytrack debut so needs to hit the ground running with hood also added. Chance depends on whether the fitting of hood prompts a resurgent display.
2 2nd (2) (15/8 +17%) Cairn Gorm	1.875 15/8(+17%)	(2) Cairn Gorm 15/8, Made light of a 15-month absence (formerly with Kevin Philippart De Foy) when making a winning yard debut in 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 50 days ago. Up 5 lb but still weighted to go close. Won at Wolverhampton on debut for new yard; remains well treated on peak form.
3 3rd (3) (11/1 -267%) Mondammej	11 11/1(-267%)	(3) Mondammej 11/1, Firmly on the up since undergoing breathing surgery in the autumn and scored for fourth time at Newcastle (6f) last month. Pulled too hard when only sixth of 8 there last time but very much the sort to bounce back. Player. Good run of form at Newcastle ended with a below-par effort last time.
4 4th (4) (4/5 +60%) Monsieur Beaulieu	0.8 4/5(+60%)	(4) Monsieur Beaulieu 4/5, Posted a career best when resuming winning ways in 8-runner handicap at this C&D (AW, 7/2) 15 days ago, always holding on. Can go well again despite a 4 lb weights rise. Record of 31231, mostly at Lingfield, since switched to AW; very solid claims.
6 5th (6) (40/1 -21%) Neapolitan	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Neapolitan 40/1, Yet to offer much for his current yard, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 10 days ago. Others appeal more. Not particularly solid on his form for current stable.
5 6th (5) (66/1 -164%) The Fixer	66 66/1(-164%)	(5) The Fixer 66/1, 80/1, 15½ lengths last of 8 to Mondammej in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 19 days ago. Makes polytrack debut with more needed. Ex-French 4yo whose British form isn't fully convincing.

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Monsieur Beaulieu is certain to prove popular following his recent C&D success but although the son of Equiano merits respect off 4lb higher, the vote goes to CAIRN GORM. On the sidelines for over a year before winning at Wolverhampton on his reappearance/stable debut in December, Mick Appleby's charge remains well treated despite a subsequent 5lb hike. Mondammej can chase the pair home.

MONDAMMEJ pulled away his chance when sixth at Newcastle last time but had been firmly on the up prior to that and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways. Cairn Gorm rates a big threat though on the back of his Wolverhampton victory, with recent C&D scorer Monsieur Beaulieu also firmly in the picture.

The most persuasive contenders are the last-time winners MONSIEUR BEAULIEU (narrowly preferred) and Cairn Gorm.

14:10 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
8 1st (8) (11/2 +35%) Solness	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(8) Solness 11/2, Sprung a big surprise when winning 9-runner Paddy's Rewards Club Chase over C&D (good to soft) 37 days ago by 3¾ lengths from Gaelic Warrior, unchallenged. Will likely try similar front-running tactics again here but may find the ground softer than he prefers. Front-runner won Grade 1 C&D at Christmas; won't get such leeway here though.
5 2nd (5) (4/1 +27%) Marine Nationale	4 4/1(+27%)	(5) Marine Nationale 4/1, Winner of Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival and made winning debut in this sphere here later that year. Progress rather stalled since but he posted good third behind Solness over C&D (good to soft) last time and is still low mileage over fences. C&D third at Christmas behind Solness encouraging but a lot more required here.
3 3rd (3) (3/2 -36%) Gaelic Warrior	1.5 3/2(-36%)	(3) Gaelic Warrior 3/2, Top-class chaser who was an impressive winner of Arkle at Cheltenham on his fourth start over the larger obstacles. Couldn't get to Solness when second in Paddy's Rewards Club Chase (13/8) over C&D (good to soft) 37 days ago but should be spot on now. Tongue strap back on. BIg player. No match for Solness over C&D at Christmas; tongue-tie added and more expected of.
6 4th (6) (11/1 +21%) Quilixios	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Quilixios 11/1, Took his form up a notch on return when taking Poplar Square Chase at Naas by 7½ lengths from Marine Nationale and was far from disgraced behind Jonbon in Tingle Creek at Sandown since. Can make presence felt. Has returned in fine form under forcing tactics; still a bit to find but should go well.
4 5th (4) (50/1 -52%) Gentleman De Mee	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Gentleman De Mee 50/1, Smart chaser who landed this contest in 2023. However, he has failed to fire in more recent outings and is hard to recommend. Career highlight when winning this race in 2023; hasn't won since and lots to find.
1 6th (1) (40/1 -21%) Captain Guinness	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Captain Guinness 40/1, High-class chaser who had his finest hour when landing Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham in March. However, this is not his favourite venue and he disappointed here over Christmas. Last season's Champion Chase winner has plenty to prove on recent form.
2 \|F\| (2) (11/4 +27%) El Fabiolo	2.75 11/4(+27%)	(2) El Fabiolo 11/4, Winner of 4 Grade 1's including this contest 12 months ago. Subsequently pulled up after a bad mistake in the Champion Chase and well held behind Jonbon at Sandown when last seen in April but is unbeaten here and must be taken seriously. Last year's winner whose jumping let him down afterwards; belated seasonal return.
7 \|PU\| (7) (125/1 +38%) Senecia	125 125/1(+38%)	(7) Senecia 125/1, Appeared to excel himself, in first-time blinkers, when excellent 1¼ lengths third of 6 in Fortria Chase at Navan (16f, good to soft, 200/1) in November but this looks much tougher. Fortria third a career-best; admirable 8yo but out of his depth here.

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Three-time Grade 1 winner GAELIC WARRIOR was beaten by Solness at this level over C&D in December, but that was his first run of the season and his rival had an uncontested lead throughout. Therefore, the seven-year-old is likely to be spot on for this event and it would be no surprise to see him overturn that form to score before a tilt at the Queen Mother. El Fabiolo was denied by four lengths into second behind Jonbon in a Grade 1 at Sandown when last seen in April and has all the ability required to put in a serious challenge. Quilixios beat Marine Nationale in a Grade 3 at Naas in November and is another to watch out for.

Things didn't go right for EL FABIOLO after his impressive victory in this contest last year but he is undoubtedly top class on his day and looks value to make a winning return here. Gaelic Warrior may not be at his best at this course but rates the chief threat nonetheless, whilst Quilixios has been in good form this term and should also go well.

Back on soft ground GAELIC WARRIOR could hold a fitness edge over stablemate Fabiolo

14:25 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 2) 31f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
14 1st (14) (17/2 +6%) Magna Sam	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(14) Magna Sam 17/2, Captured this prize in 2023 but lightly raced since and mainly well below par, Hinted at a revival on the back of wind surgery though when third of 6 in handicap chase at Doncaster 35 days ago so can't be ruled out with cheekpieces added. Won this in 2023 off 6lb higher; much brighter again five weeks ago after wind surgery.
12 2nd (12) (15/2 +66%) Bodhisattva	7.5 15/2(+66%)	(12) Bodhisattva 15/2, Bounced back to form in a change of headgear when second of 6 in 3m handicap chase at Doncaster 35 days ago. This Irish raider is no forlorn hope back up in trip. 3rd in the 3m5f Ulster National last April and better than ever when going close last time.
2 3rd (2) (9/2 +36%) Surrey Quest	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(2) Surrey Quest 9/2, Prominent when unseated rider 14th in handicap chase at Newbury (26f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Runner-up at Cheltenham on his return so this former Scottish National runner-up can't be ruled out. Pipped in the Scottish National (4m, soft; 6lb higher today) last April; unseated latest.
5 4th (5) (8/1 +27%) Anglers Crag	8 8/1(+27%)	(5) Anglers Crag 8/1, A big improver for current stable after wind surgery last term, bagging the Eider at Newcastle. Hinted at a revival over an inadequate 2m5f when fifth of 10 at Market Rasen last time, going on well at the finish. Interesting off an easing mark. 4m Eider winner last term; latest start (inadequate trip) was step back in right direction.
3 5th (3) (33/1 -175%) Manothepeople	33 33/1(-175%)	(3) Manothepeople 33/1, Signed off last term with success in 3m2f handicap chase at Cheltenham in April and resumed with a good third at Chepstow. Pulled up back at Cheltenham last time though when racing lazily so he has a bit to prove now. Pulled up in November latest and also when he tried 4m in the 2023 Scottish National.
11 \|U\| (11) (7/2 +65%) Inis Oirr	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(11) Inis Oirr 7/2, Bolted up in this 12 months ago. Winless since but not disgraced when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (27.6f) 38 days ago. Blinkers replace usual visor here and he's very much one to consider back over a marathon trip. First-time visor in this 2023 saw him win by a street; now 5lb higher in first blinkers.
1 \|PU\| (1) (10/1 -25%) King Turgeon	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) King Turgeon 10/1, Had another breathing op and has taken his form to a new level this term, completing his hat-trick in 3m2f Cheltenham handicap in December. Posted an excellent third of 10 in 3m2f Wincanton handicap lasts time and he's a likely player once more if his stamina holds out. Hat-trick before his creditable third at Wincanton over 3m3f, the furthest he's been.
13 \|PU\| (13) (11/2 +50%) Evies Vladimir	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(13) Evies Vladimir 11/2, Irish challenger landed handicaps at Clonmel and Fairyhouse last winter. Not disgraced when seventh of 15 in Welsh National at Chepstow last time so needs considering with usual cheekpieces refitted. 19l seventh in the Welsh National at Chepstow (extended 3m6f, soft; 10-1) casts doubts.
6 \|PU\| (6) (11/1 +21%) Lord Accord	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Lord Accord 11/1, A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner this autumn and he arrives on the back of a solid third of 10 in 3m handicap hurdle at Wincanton 38 days ago. Much respected back in this sphere. Weakened right out of it in closing stages to 2023 Scottish National; a revival this term.
8 \|PU\| (8) (11/1 +61%) Jerrash	11 11/1(+61%)	(8) Jerrash 11/1, Dual winner around 2m4f in the summer and has continued in good nick over much longer trips, fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Newcastle (29.9f) 64 days ago. Can make his presence felt once more. Went close with strong finish in 3m5f Durham National; good record returning from a break.
4 \|PU\| (4) (12/1 -71%) Cadell	12 12/1(-71%)	(4) Cadell 12/1, A fairly useful winner over hurdles and he took a sizeable step forward when landing 3m Wetherby novice chase in November. Not disgraced when last of 5 in Sandown Grade 2 chase (3m) since and possibilities with his stamina unlocked more. Stiff task last time; lightly raced and unexposed, facing a much longer trip.
15 \|PU\| (15) (12/1 +57%) Cartonne	12 12/1(+57%)	(15) Cartonne 12/1, Course winner who comes here on the back of a solid second of 8 in 3m handicap chase here 66 days ago. Takes a big step up in distance now though. Sometimes sets up a big lead; goes beyond 3m first time but he boxed on very well latest.
10 \|PU\| (10) (25/1 -79%) The Newest One	25 25/1(-79%)	(10) The Newest One 25/1, Made a winning return in 3m1f Cheltenham handicap chase in October but saw his run of good form come to an end when pulled up in Welsh National at Chepstow over Christmas. Sort to bounce back though. The Welsh National last time left his stamina unproven after two attempts at about 3m6f.
7 \|PU\| (7) (28/1 -211%) Bretney	28 28/1(-211%)	(7) Bretney 28/1, Resumed winning ways in Borders National at Kelso in December, finding plenty for pressure. Up 7 lb but this dour stayer is not taken lightly in his current mood. Won three regional Nationals, by 10l latest; move away from soft going might pose question.

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Scottish National runner-up SURREY QUEST caught the eye massively on his return at Cheltenham before unseating at Newbury when attempting back-to-back Mandarin victories. The eight-year-old has a Grand National entry and a strong showing here would increase his chance of getting a run if connections are thinking of heading in that direction. Last year's runaway winner Inis Oirr sports first-time blinkers and effectively races off the same mark as 12 months ago, when factoring in Alan Doyle's 5lb allowance. His stable companion Cadell and top-weight King Turgeon warrant consideration too.

This is wide open but Brian Ellison's Eider Chase hero ANGLERS CRAG teed himself up perfectly for this when a running-on fifth over an inadequate 2m5f at Market Rasen last time and can capitalise on a handy-looking mark now back over a marathon distance. Last year's winner Inis Oirr could emerge as the chief threat, although 2023 victor Magna Sam and in-form pair King Turgeon and Cadell can also have a say in a cracking Edinburgh National. Surrey Quest completes the shortlist.

2023 winner Magna Sam can revive but the vote goes to last year's Eider winner ANGLERS CRAG. Third on the list is Surrey Quest.

14:37 Lingfield Listed (Class 1) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (4/1 +11%) Marshman	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Marshman 4/1, Off 7 months/gelded before bouncing back to winning ways in 14-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 16 days ago. This is tougher but he's still much respected on his first go on polytrack. Took well to AW in Newcastle handicap last month; has Listed/Group form on turf; respected.
5 2nd (5) (11/2 -38%) Mitbaahy	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(5) Mitbaahy 11/2, Smart gelding. Absent since trailing in last of 11 in July Cup at Newmarket (6f) 6 months but has undergone breathing surgery and one to consider in these calmer waters on his polytrack debut. Turf form includes Listed/Group wins; major player provided he takes well to AW.
1 3rd (1) (13/8 +28%) Annaf	1.625 13/8(+28%)	(1) Annaf 13/8, C&D winner who wasn't discredited when second of 12 in listed race at Newcastle (6f) 78 days ago, left poorly placed. Holds leading form claims. Record of 5-12 on AW features a success in this race two years ago (second in 2024).
2 4th (2) (2/1 +11%) Diligent Harry	2 2/1(+11%)	(2) Diligent Harry 2/1, Smart gelding but he's been off the track since coming in a below-par seventh of 9 in Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f) 6 months ago. Took this prize last year though and has won off a break so he can't be discounted. Record of 7-11 on AW features a win in this contest last year (runner-up in 2023).
4 5th (4) (16/1 +0%) Misty Grey	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Misty Grey 16/1, A dual 6f scorer in the summer who resumed from 8 months off with a fading twelfth of 14 to Marshman in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 25/1) 16 days ago, not knocked about. Can take a step forward now. Below par on reappearance; yet to break his Listed/Group duck after many attempts.

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ANNAF and Diligent Harry lock horns in this contest once again after filling the top two places in each of the last two renewals. Mick Appleby's six-year-old occupied the runner-up berth in a Listed event at Newcastle in November, despite being left with lots to do at halfway. If he gets a solid pace to aim at, then he may regain his crown. As for the latter, he was well beaten in a Group 3 at Newbury when last seen in July last year, but goes well fresh. Last-time-out Newcastle scorer Marshman isn't ruled out either.

ANNAF wasn't seen to ideal effect when runner-up in similar company at Newcastle last time so this C&D winner looks the way to go. Last year's victor Diligent Harry goes well fresh so could emerge as the main danger, although recent Newcastle scorer Marshman and the returning Mitbaahy could also have a say in an open listed sprint.

The vote goes to MARSHMAN, who proved suited by the switch to AW on his reappearance and can build on that success.

14:45 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 22f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
16 1st (16) (11/4 +45%) Backtonormal	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(16) Backtonormal 11/4, Having just his third start over fences when creditable sixth of 13 in novice at this course (17f, good to soft, 40/1) 37 days ago. Tries longer trip now and is worth monitoring in market on handicap debut for shrewd yard. Novice a likely improver now upped in trip for handicap debut.
11 2nd (11) (4/1 +50%) Sequestered	4 4/1(+50%)	(11) Sequestered 4/1, Posted career best when winning 17-runner handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft) 35 days ago, easily. 12 lb higher now but further improvement may be on the cards. Runaway handicap debut win here at Christmas; upped in grade off 12lb higher mark.
10 3rd (10) (7/1 +22%) Monbeg Park	7 7/1(+22%)	(10) Monbeg Park 7/1, Consistent sort who made the frame again when second of 9 in Gr 3 chase (9/2) at Cork (20f, good) 91 days ago, Tries handicapping now and opening mark could have been kinder. Novice form progressive; interesting now switched to handicaps.
14 4th (14) (10/1 +70%) Riaan	10 10/1(+70%)	(14) Riaan 10/1, Below form twelfth of 19 in handicap chase (25/1) at Navan (20.7f, soft) 57 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes limited appeal. Last year's second hasn't featured in two runs this term; 4lb lower now and cheekpieces on.
7 5th (7) (22/1 +56%) Adamantly Chosen	22 22/1(+56%)	(7) Adamantly Chosen 22/1, 50/1, below form seventeenth of 27 in handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Yard in good form. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Claims on pick of form. Has struggled in handicaps; cheekpieces now tried but hard to fancy.
17 6th (17) (40/1 +20%) Union Park	40 40/1(+20%)	(17) Union Park 40/1, Creditable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Punchestown (20.6f, heavy) 21 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has work to do. Upped in class here and 3lb wrong so would be a surprise winner.
15 7th (15) (18/1 -29%) Shantreusse	18 18/1(-29%)	(15) Shantreusse 18/1, Fell early on at Limerick latest but had posted creditable third of 11 in handicap chase at Punchestown (21.3f, soft, 9/2) on return previously and remains feasibly treated. First-fence faller at Limerick, previous comeback run at Punchestown augured well.
9 8th (9) (10/1 +17%) Hgranca De Thaix	10 10/1(+17%)	(9) Hgranca De Thaix 10/1, Promising individual who has won 2 of his 6 starts over fences. Appeared not to stay when well held over longer trip here in December and remains relatively unexposed. 3m may have been beyond him in Paddy Power; don't rule out back in trip.
5 9th (5) (28/1 +15%) Horantzau D'airy	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Horantzau D'airy 28/1, Course winner. 33/1, respectable ninth of 27 in handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Trainer going well. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well held here at Christmas in Paddy Power; back in trip but others preferred.
6 10th (6) (4/1 +56%) Search For Glory	4 4/1(+56%)	(6) Search For Glory 4/1, Made successful chase debut at Galway in October. Unlucky not to follow up in Grade 2 at Punchestown next time before good 4½ lengths third of 7 to Impaire Et Passe in Faugheen Novices' Chase at Limerick (19.4f, soft, 16/1) 15 days ago. Could be more to come on switch to handicaps. Limerick Grade 1 novice run encouraging; unexposed entering handicaps.
1 11th (1) (10/1 -100%) James Du Berlais	10 10/1(-100%)	(1) James Du Berlais 10/1, Not at best when third in Ascot minor event chase latest but was good third (off 3 lb lower) in this contest last year and should go well again. Last year's third entitled to come on from Ascot comeback run.
13 12th (13) (25/1 +24%) Mars Harper	25 25/1(+24%)	(13) Mars Harper 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, below form sixteenth of 27 in handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Work to do. Long losing run but merit in penultimate Navan run and this soft ground suits.
3 13th (3) (6/1 +14%) Pinkerton	6 6/1(+14%)	(3) Pinkerton 6/1, Bagged Galway Plate in July and has found further improvement since, latest when good third of 27 in handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft, 11/1) 37 days ago. Should give another good account. Galway Plate winner still improving but this ground possibly on the soft side for him.
8 14th (8) (50/1 -79%) Life In The Park	50 50/1(-79%)	(8) Life In The Park 50/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, eighteenth of 27 in handicap chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Others have achieved more. Galway Plate fourth but recent 3m efforts poor; plenty to find.
4 15th (4) (28/1 +15%) Visionarian	28 28/1(+15%)	(4) Visionarian 28/1, Seven wins from 27 NH runs. 20 lengths sixth of 7 to Appreciate It in Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles (20.9f, good, 28/1) 14 days ago. Stable in good form. Others more appealing. Return to handicap ranks should suit but others may be better handicapped.
12 \|PU\| (12) (28/1 +15%) Aime Desjy	28 28/1(+15%)	(12) Aime Desjy 28/1, Yet to complete this term, unseating rider early on here latest. On a fair mark if putting everything together but clearly comes with risks attached. Jumping let him down this term, early casualty in Paddy Power here at Christmas.

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Sequestered readily took care of his nearest rival by 10 lengths over an extended 3m at this venue in December and, provided this slight drop in trip doesn't pose him many problems, he could have a say off a 12lb higher rating. However, the vote goes to SEARCH FOR GLORY, who was denied by a short head into second in a Grade 2 event before putting in another good effort when third at the top level at Limerick last time. Gordon Elliott's eight-year-old makes his first start in a handicap and can defy his opening mark of 144 on only his fourth chase start. James Du Berlais is likely to have his supporters and has every chance based on his second in the Topham at Aintree in April last year.

SEQUESTERED proved a different proposition when bolting up on his handicap chase debut here in December and may have more to offer over fences yet. He can follow up. Search For Glory, Backtonormal and James Du Berlais make up the shortlist.

Slight preference is for SEQUESTERED, who was having only his fourth start chasing when winning here at Christmas

15:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 1st (7) (8/1 +11%) Pyffo	8 8/1(+11%)	(7) Pyffo 8/1, Landed a 13-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in June when trained by Jonjo & A J O'Neill and left disappointing first start for new yard well behind when second (enjoying the run of the race) behind Super Survivor (won again since). Could build on that but this is a much warmer race here. Bold show when close second of six at Doncaster (3m) latest on second run for this yard.
1 2nd (1) (16/1 -88%) Bugise Seagull	16 16/1(-88%)	(1) Bugise Seagull 16/1, Irish point recruit who won first 2 starts over hurdles last term and ended campaign with good third in Aintree Grade 1 novice. Chasing didn't go to plan this season but back on track over hurdles when third of 6 at Doncaster (24.4f). Might just be in the grip of the handicapper at present. Closely matched with runner-up Pyffo on Doncaster result and could have more to offer.
4 3rd (4) (18/1 +36%) Red Risk	18 18/1(+36%)	(4) Red Risk 18/1, Good second in the Grade 2 West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby last season but hasn't gone on from that, last seen when sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to soft) back in May. However he is back down to his last winning mark and has run well fresh in the past. Each-way claims. Second in Grade 2 at Wetherby (3m, soft) in November 2023; well held since; off 261 days.
6 4th (6) (16/1 -88%) Idem	16 16/1(-88%)	(6) Idem 16/1, Made the most of a drop in class to win an 11-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, good to soft) 35 days ago, travelled well and only push out late on. Up 4 lb and into a stronger race makes life tougher here. Well beaten when refusing in November but followed that with a tidy 2m6f win at Kelso.
12 5th (12) (15/2 +25%) Top Man Tom	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(12) Top Man Tom 15/2, Winning pointer who was runner-up over hurdles for Ben Pauling. Well held first 2 outings for current yard, but with transformed with visor back on when winning last two starts, latest over C&D 32 days ago, although a few underperformed that day and he's in a much better race here. C&D wins last two starts, by 12l latest; up 11lb but hard to pin down just how good he is.
5 6th (5) (4/1 +33%) Doyen Quest	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Doyen Quest 4/1, Progressive sort at the end of last season / start of this campaign, scoring 4 times over hurdles. hiked up 10 lb for the last of those wins at Cheltenham (3m) back in November. While he found his current mark beyond him when fourth at the same venue in December, he can still be competitive here. Emphatic win when up to 3m at Cheltenham; creditable 4th there off this 10lb higher mark.
3 7th (3) (7/1 -40%) Samui	7 7/1(-40%)	(3) Samui 7/1, Smart performer on the Flat. Produced best effort to date in this sphere on return from 3-month break when winning a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.5f, good) 14 days ago. Always shaped as if 2½m miles would be within his reach, but into unknown territory tackling 3m here. Interesting. Emerged as very useful Flat stayer last year and returned to hurdling with a promising win.
2 8th (2) (14/1 -17%) Anna Bunina	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Anna Bunina 14/1, Likeable mare but now eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Finished fourth in this race last year before a respectable run in the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival. Good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (19.9f, good) 100 days ago and capable of hitting the frame once again. Strong-finishing 4th in this last year; close second at Cheltenham (2m4f) on latest outing.
10 9th (10) (3/2 +50%) Hamsiyann	1.5 3/2(+50%)	(10) Hamsiyann 3/2, Very useful on the Flat (chased home subsequent Cesarewitch winner when last seen on the Level) and proving equally capable in this sphere, well-backed and readily landed a 10-runner handicap hurdle (21f) at Cheltenham. He'd need to be winning this if he's to line up in the Pertemps Final in March, Up 10lb after Cheltenham 2m5f win but form has been boosted and he brings major potential.
9 10th (9) (40/1 -43%) Wakool	40 40/1(-43%)	(9) Wakool 40/1, C&D winner but had a poor time last season and beaten 21 lengths when fourth on his return from wind surgery in November before being pulled-up (wore first-time tongue-tie) at Ayr last month. Cheekpieces on and tongue-tie removed here but easy to look elsewhere. No win since February 2023 and generally little impact since;.
11 11th (11) (28/1 +44%) Hurricane Ali	28 28/1(+44%)	(11) Hurricane Ali 28/1, Has finished in the frame on ten occasions since his last success in September 2022 but likely has his work cut out to finish in the first 4 here. Often thereabouts at up to 2m6f (tried 3m once) but does not look the percentage call.

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HAMSIYANN appeared to have plenty in hand when winning over 2m5f at Cheltenham in November and that was a clear career best over hurdles. A 10lb rise for that success is a slight concern, but it would be no surprise to see the five-year-old defy it here. Pyffo hit the crossbar at Doncaster last time and could go well once again, while Doyen Quest edges out Samui and Anna Bunina to be best of the rest.

Plenty will be seeking a top 4 finish to qualify for the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival in March and while most will want to protect their current handicap marks, connections of HAMSIYANN will be hoping that a win here will inflate his mark enough to be in contention for some of the big spring handicaps that lie just around the corner. Samui, Doyen Quest and Anna Bunina should all be in the mix for a place in the frame, possibly with one eye on bigger targets down the road.

Samui is very interesting but fellow Irish challenger HAMSIYANN (nap) showed stacks of promise with his 2m5f win at Cheltenham.

15:12 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (15/2 -125%) Just Like Magic	7.5 15/2(-125%)	(3) Just Like Magic 15/2, Aclaim colt who has stepped up a little with each outing to date, still looking rough around the edges when third of 7 on qualifying run in a Wolverhampton maiden (5.1f) 4 weeks ago. May do better now handicapping. Moving steadily in the right direction; interesting handicap debutant.
5 2nd (5) (5/1 +44%) Monomyth	5 5/1(+44%)	(5) Monomyth 5/1, Winner at Doncaster (6f) in August but recent efforts have been below that level, cheekpieces on 1st time when last of 10 in nursery at Newcastle (6f) 36 days ago. Will need to settle better than he did on that occasion but his mark is easing all the time at least. August form hasn't been sustained but this return to 5f is worth exploring.
2 3rd (2) (8/13 +65%) Oakley Boy	0.615385 8/13(+65%)	(2) Oakley Boy 8/13, Enhanced her form with a visor fitted, resuming winning ways over C&D and back on the scoresheet at Newcastle on penultimate start. Creditable midfield effort having been short of room in 12-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 4 days ago and fancied to give another good account. Record of 2-4 in visor, the wins over 5f; unable to sustain effort over 6f on Wednesday.
1 4th (1) (10/3 -48%) Sunshine Soul	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(1) Sunshine Soul 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. Strong in betting back from 5 months off but proved a shade disappointing when fifth in 10-runner novice at Southwell (6.1f) 18 days ago. Tongue strap reached for on handicap debut and she could be worth another chance back at the minimum trip. Combination of return to 5f and first-time tongue-tie may prompt progress; handicap debut.

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OAKLEY BOY failed to back up his Newcastle victory when only managing to finish midfield at Kempton over 6f earlier this week, but he takes a drop back in trip and is a previous C&D winner. Just Like Magic produced a better effort when third at Wolverhampton last time and it will be interesting to see how he fares on his handicap debut. Sunshine Soul is the pick of the remainder.

SUNSHINE SOUL couldn't justify the strength behind her in the betting when fifth in a Southwell novice 18 days ago, yet that was her first start for 5 months and with a tongue enlisted on handicap bow, she's given another chance back down at the minimum trip. Oakley Boy has proved consistent since the visor went on and he's feared, along with Just Like Magic, who is a handicap newcomer to note.

There are interesting angles with all of the runners. The percentage call goes to OAKLEY BOY, ahead of Over Spiced.

15:20 Leopardstown Conditions Hurdle 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
3 1st (3) (5/4 +9%) State Man	1.25 5/4(+9%)	(3) State Man 5/4, Top-class hurdler and last season's Champion Hurdle hero but he turned in a rare below-par effort when an odds-on third of 6 to Brighterdaysahead in December Hurdle over C&D 35 days ago. Bids to land a hat-trick in this event and remains the one to beat with Paul Townend again in the saddle. Attempting hat-trick in this race; below best last time but Townend remains loyal.
1 2nd (1) (33/1 +34%) Daddy Long Legs	33 33/1(+34%)	(1) Daddy Long Legs 33/1, Smart hurdler. 2 wins from 6 runs this season. 14/1, 33¼ lengths fifth of 7 to Brighterdaysahead in Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 71 days ago. Yard having good spell but this is no easy ask. Well held last twice in Graded company; likely pace angle here.
4 3rd (4) (28/1 -27%) Winter Fog	28 28/1(-27%)	(4) Winter Fog 28/1, C&D winner and not disgraced when 30 lengths second of 6 to Brighterdaysahead in December Hurdle over C&D 35 days ago. Possibilities. Distant second here at Christmas; once again looking pick up place money.
2 4th (2) (80/1 0%) Fils D'oudairies	80 80/1(0%)	(2) Fils D'oudairies 80/1, Course winner who wasn't disgraced when 8¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Constitution Hill in International Hurdle (18/1) at Cheltenham (16.8f, soft) 8 days ago. This smart hurdler can't be totally dismissed. Hasn't shown any improvement this season; the outsider of the field on ratings.
5 \|F\| (5) (4/5 +0%) Lossiemouth	0.8 4/5(+0%)	(5) Lossiemouth 4/5, Easily won mares' Grade 1s at Cheltenham and Punchestown last spring. Underlined what a top-class mare she is when also bagging Hatton's Grace on her Fairyhouse return but didn't go with her usual fluency when runner-up to Constitution Hill in Christmas Hurdle at Kempton since. Still a player here. Townend prefers State Man but may have more potential back on soft ground.

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It is noteworthy that Paul Townend has chosen to ride State Man in his bid for a hat-trick in this contest, but his two defeats so far this season suggest that he could be vulnerable once again. With that in mind, preference is for LOSSIEMOUTH, who wasn't at her very best when second to Constitution Hill in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton last time. That was still an encouraging effort in the circumstances and she may have more to offer here. The rest all look to be up against it, but Winter Fog is the pick of them.

STATE MAN wasn't at his best when third in the December Hurdle here just after Christmas but last year's Champion Hurdle hero is taken to bounce back in style and complete a hat-trick of wins in this Grade 1 with Paul Townend retaining faith in this top-class hurdler. Stablemate Lossiemouth rates a big threat though despite not being at her sparkling best when going down in Kempton's Christmas Hurdle. Winter Fog can complete the clean sweep for Willie Mullins.

An intriguing clash. State Man attempts a hat-trick but may be usurped by younger stablemate LOSSIEMOUTH on this ground

15:35 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
8 1st (8) (15/2 -36%) Thistle Ask	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(8) Thistle Ask 15/2, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles who was returning from 20 months off when encouraging second of 7 in handicap chase at Ayr (16.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences 97 days ago. Entitled to build on that. Back from long absence with very respectable chase debut in October; still has potential.
7 2nd (7) (7/2 +22%) Duhallow Tommy	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(7) Duhallow Tommy 7/2, Proved to be a different proposition switched to fences following a wind op last term, winning 3 times (at up to 19.8f, all at Plumpton). Performed with credit in both starts this term and looks sure to make his presence felt again here. Ran well from the front when second at Windsor seven weeks ago to a next-time-out winner.
9 3rd (9) (6/1 +25%) Hold Onto The Line	6 6/1(+25%)	(9) Hold Onto The Line 6/1, Added to his good record at this venue when creditable 4¼ lengths second of 7 to Chapel Green in handicap chase over C&D (good to soft) 65 days ago. Should give another good account. Got back in the groove with good C&D second in November; remains on same workable mark.
5 4th (5) (18/1 -50%) Mint Gold	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Mint Gold 18/1, Made light of a lengthy absence when successful over C&D back in November 2023. Largely performed well since and arrives on back of solid fourth at Sandown (15.5f, good to soft) in December. Warrants respect. Second in this race a year ago but younger rivals appeal more today.
1 5th (1) (7/2 +61%) Teddy Blue	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(1) Teddy Blue 7/2, Talented but his temperament started to look an issue for the Moore stable last season and there was little sign of improvement on hurdles return for new yard at Cheltenham in November. Clearly comes with risks attached on chasing bow but he has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper. Tailed off in valuable hurdle on stable debut but dangerous to ignore on this chase debut.
2 6th (2) (8/1 0%) Grain D'oudairies	8 8/1(0%)	(2) Grain D'oudairies 8/1, Scored at Market Rasen (17.2f) in March and gained reward for consistency when returning to winning ways at Doncaster (16.4f) in November. In the process of running well when coming down 4 out at Wetherby since and ought to go well again. Good winner in November; contender if confidence is not dented by a subsequent heavy fall.
6 7th (6) (6/1 +8%) Chapel Green	6 6/1(+8%)	(6) Chapel Green 6/1, Back down in grade and ridden by this pilot, doubled his tally for the season when scoring over C&D in November. Posted good second of 6 at Ayr (16.5f, soft) since and looks a likely player. Clearcut C&D winner in November and returns here after good run in defeat 12 days ago.
3 \|PU\| (3) (15/2 +53%) Salamanca Bay	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(3) Salamanca Bay 15/2, Headstrong sort who was well served by fitting of a hood when off the mark over fences for Lucinda Russell at Ayr (16.5f) in March. Proved troublesome at start for new connections but lurks on a dangerous mark if putting it all together. Made all at Ayr last season; patient tactics have not paid dividends for new stable.
4 \|PU\| (4) (22/1 -120%) Findthetime	22 22/1(-120%)	(4) Findthetime 22/1, Landed a pair of small-field handicaps last winter for Nicky Richards and got back on track for his current yard when second at Hexham (15.6f) in June. However, he reportedly bled at Haydock latest and makes limited appeal. Bled from the nose when pulled up last time but still arrives here with something to prove.
10 \|PU\| (10) (28/1 -40%) Sea God	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Sea God 28/1, Bumper winner who shaped like a stayer switched to hurdling on first run since leaving John McConnell when fourth at Kelso (20.9f) in May. Gone the wrong way since, however, and is likely best watched on switch to larger obstacles. Pulled up twice since respectable hurdle debut but he is the dark horse in the line-up.

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CHAPEL GREEN was a ready winner over C&D two starts ago and was only narrowly denied off a 6lb higher mark at Ayr last time. The eight-year-old tops the shortlist on the back of those performances, despite a further 2lb rise. Duhallow Tommy could prove to be the main threat following a couple of encouraging efforts in defeat, although Hold Onto The Line and Grain D'oudairies should not be discounted.

There should be plenty of pace on here, which will suit CHAPEL GREEN, who got back to winning ways over C&D in November and has run well at Ayr since. He gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. Grain d'Oudairies and Mint Gold are also of interest.

Free-goer SALAMANCA BAY is well handicapped on last year's front-running form and might be worth chancing.

15:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (12/1 +25%) Dashing Harry	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Dashing Harry 12/1, Won twice last year, including at Southwell (5f) in November. However, has struggled for form since then, last of 6 in handicap (33/1) back at Southwell 10 days ago. Others more persuasive at present. Needs to revive but this race could set up nicely for him; shortlisted.
1 2nd (1) (10/1 -43%) One Night Stand	10 10/1(-43%)	(1) One Night Stand 10/1, Three-time C&D winner whose latest success came at Wolverhampton in November. Below form last 3 starts, seventh of 8 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 20 days ago, but he could fare better back down in grade. Inconsistent in the last 12 months but won off this mark in November.
3 3rd (3) (3/1 +33%) Night On Earth	3 3/1(+33%)	(3) Night On Earth 3/1, Four wins from 23 runs last year, including at this C&D. Run best excused when sixth of 7 in handicap (5/2) here 15 days ago, slowly away. Now 2 lb below his last winning mark and could be ready to take advantage. Best to forgive latest effort; ran well in higher grade the time before.
2 4th (2) (5/2 +17%) Mc Loven	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(2) Mc Loven 5/2, Has won twice at this course, including on turf (5f) last summer. Has continued in good heart since, stretched by the longer trip when fourth of 8 in handicap here (6f, 13/2) 15 days ago. Enters calculations. Largely consistent record at Lingfield features two wins; solid chance.
7 5th (7) (9/1 -13%) G'day Mate	9 9/1(-13%)	(7) G'day Mate 9/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Failed to build on promise of previous run when sixth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 12/1) 16 days ago. Blinkers now reached for. 0-10 for current yard but his Lingfield record is encouraging; interesting.
5 6th (5) (9/2 +10%) Bang On The Bell	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(5) Bang On The Bell 9/2, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024 but has been in decent form this winter, running creditably when fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 3/1) 22 days ago. Can give another good account. Seven-time AW winner who is on a handy mark; enters calculations.
8 7th (8) (9/1 +36%) Rainyniteingeorgia	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Rainyniteingeorgia 9/1, Both wins at this C&D, returning to form after 4 months off (had wind op) when successful in December. Lesser efforts this year, though, fifth of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 18/1) 3 days ago. Headgear discarded. Not the best results since December win but she's 2-3 over C&D.
4 8th (4) (17/2 -143%) Blazes Boylan	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(4) Blazes Boylan 17/2, After 10 weeks off, back on track when doubling his tally in 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 13/2) 17 days ago, making running and always holding on. Remains lightly raced so could still have more to offer. Reappearance win took his record under front-running tactics to 1251.

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MC LOVEN was worn down in the closing stages over further here last time out, but he is better judged on his penultimate effort when narrowly denied over C&D. Simon Dow's charge should appreciate the drop in trip and is preferred to recent Chelmsford winner Blazes Boylan, who has a 3lb rise to overcome. Bang On The Bell and Night On Earth are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

NIGHT ON EARTH wasn't able to justify support back down in grade at this C&D on his latest outing, but a slow start left him poorly placed so he is well worth another chance to return to winning ways. He can get the better of Blazes Boylan, who got back on the up when making all at Chelmsford last time, while Mc Loven could also be in the mix.

The presence of a few regular front-runners could set this race up for a closer. G'DAY MATE gets the vote ahead of Dashing Harry.

15:50 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
6 (6) (7/1 +30%) James's Gate	7 7/1(+30%)	(6) James's Gate 7/1, 2 wins from 2 runs this season, clumsy at final flight on both occasions. Arrives here chasing a hat-trick. Career best when winning 5-runner novice hurdle (3/1) at Navan (16f, soft) 15 days ago, and was much better value than the winning margin. Player. Handicap debutant, has won his last two, ground versatile but jumping may be an issue.
20 1st (20) (11/4 +63%) Mclaurey	2.75 11/4(+63%)	(20) Mclaurey 11/4, Promising sort broke his maiden when winning a 17-runner novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 36 days ago, asserting in the manner of a useful horse and he makes lot of appeal on handicap debut for excellent yard that does so well with these types in big handicaps. Handicap debutant, won a Limerick maiden latest, could be on a dangerous mark.
4 2nd (4) (4/1 +50%) Storm Heart	4 4/1(+50%)	(4) Storm Heart 4/1, Fifth in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham and ran better when fourth of 10 to Kargese in Champion Juvenile Hurdle (5/1) at Punchestown (16f, soft) 9 months ago. Very interesting on handicap debut. Handicap debutant, lacks a run but preferred by Townend, could be well treated.
21 3rd (21) (17/2 +74%) Irish Panther	8.5 17/2(+74%)	(21) Irish Panther 17/2, Shaped much better on first run since leaving E. J. O'Grady when good third of 19 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good, 16/1) 38 days ago. Has often threatened to deliver more and he could be one to outrun his odds in a first-time hood. Fine effort over C&D on handicap debut latest, now hooded, could go well at a price.
7 4th (7) (11/1 +8%) Ol Man Dingle	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) Ol Man Dingle 11/1, Landed hat-trick and delivered career-best performance when winning a 12-runner handicap hurdle at this course (19.8f, good) 35 days ago, comfortably. Open to further improvement. On a four-timer, up 12lb for his 2m4f win in December, career best needed down in trip.
9 5th (9) (28/1 +15%) Any Road	28 28/1(+15%)	(9) Any Road 28/1, Moved through the race well when creditable sixth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, soft, 28/1) 15 days ago, didn't find as much as had looked likely. Down in trip and place claims if they go a good pace. Travelled well for a long way at Navan over 2m4f, drops in trip, same mark, could go well.
19 6th (19) (25/1 -108%) Cappucino	25 25/1(-108%)	(19) Cappucino 25/1, Hood and tongue-tie on for first time when decent 7 lengths fifth of 19 to Enniskerry in a handicap hurdle at this C&D (good, 25/1) 37 days ago. Not many miles on the clock and entitled to be competitive again. Bumper and maiden winner, stayed on well over C&D latest, hood discarded, soft a worry.
2 7th (2) (18/1 +28%) Tounsivator	18 18/1(+28%)	(2) Tounsivator 18/1, 12/1, career best when winning 8-runner Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good) by 2½ lengths from Romeo Coolio but seemingly undone by longer trip / rise in the weights when ninth of 20 in a handicap hurdle at this course (19.8f, good) 35 days ago. Could bounce back with yard flying. Royal Bond winner, trip may have stretched him on latest, can't discount back at 2m.
14 8th (14) (18/1 +55%) Aeros Luck	18 18/1(+55%)	(14) Aeros Luck 18/1, 22/1, respectable 11¼ lengths ninth of 19 to Enniskerry in a handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 37 days ago. Likely to be an outsider but it would be foolish to totally dismiss anything from this yard at present. Raised 4lb for fine second at Bellewstown, struggled both starts since, others appeal more.
1 9th (1) (33/1 +0%) Aspire Tower	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Aspire Tower 33/1, Well prepared following 8 months off when landing 4-runner minor hurdle at Punchestown last month. That snapped a losing sequence stretching back to 2020 but failed to back that up when last of 3 in the Elite Hurdle. Possibly not the force of old and others preferred. Failed to back his Punchestown win up on latest, chance at best but may be on tough mark.
11 \|F\| (11) (16/1 +52%) Batman Girac	16 16/1(+52%)	(11) Batman Girac 16/1, 40/1, bit below form 9¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Kargese in Champion Juvenile Hurdle at Punchestown last term. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests after 8 months off when fourteenth of 19 to Enniskerry in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 37 days ago but work to do off this mark. Highly tried French recruit, yet to win for Willie Mullins, others make more appeal.
10 10th (10) (15/2 +25%) The Enabler	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(10) The Enabler 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler and looks a chaser in the making. Didn't need to improve to win a 10-runner novice hurdle (4/1) at this course (19.8f, good) 35 days ago, just holding on. Another lightly-raced sort making handicap hurdle debut. Dual bumper winner, won a 2m4f maiden here at Xmas, lacks handicap experience.
12 11th (12) (40/1 +20%) Lord Erskine	40 40/1(+20%)	(12) Lord Erskine 40/1, C&D winner but out of sorts on Flat and over hurdles. Bit below form twelfth of 19 in a handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, soft, 28/1) 15 days ago. Blinkers back on and others preferred. Dual-purpose veteran, won this last year off 120, 9lb higher now, outside place claims.
16 12th (16) (9/1 +44%) Stormbreaker	9 9/1(+44%)	(16) Stormbreaker 9/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Hood on for first time in this code, very good second of 12 in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19f, heavy, 8/1) 33 days ago, clear of rest. Tongue-tie on today and respected for yard in-form. Good effort on h'cap bow over 2m3f, up 4lb, drop in trip may not suit, tongue tie goes on.
13 13th (13) (40/1 -21%) Highwind	40 40/1(-21%)	(13) Highwind 40/1, Fairly useful on the Flat (stays 1½m) for Christopher Head and created a good impression sent hurdling for new connections but has regressed over hurdles and on the Flat since. Returns from 8-month absence and others have stronger claims. French recruit, struggled in Grade 1s after maiden win, lacks a run, others preferred.
18 14th (18) (125/1 -25%) Little Mixup	125 125/1(-25%)	(18) Little Mixup 125/1, Hooded for first time, well-beaten sixteenth of 19 to Enniskerry in a handicap hurdle (100/1) at this C&D (good) 37 days ago and that's two poor runs on the bounce now. Best to look elsewhere. Lost form since win in January 2024, beaten 44l here latest, hood discarded, needs revival.
5 15th (5) (11/1 +45%) Beckett Rock	11 11/1(+45%)	(5) Beckett Rock 11/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. 1 win from 2 runs this season latest in a minor event hurdle (5/1) at Clonmel (16.9f, soft) 18 days ago. Lightly-raced but finds himself in much warmer waters for his handicap hurdle debut. Unexposed handicap debutant, likes soft ground, lacks experience, opening mark no gift.
8 16th (8) (14/1 -27%) Relieved Of Duties	14 14/1(-27%)	(8) Relieved Of Duties 14/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules and has jumped well for a novice. Couldn't match the pace of the winner when 3 lengths third of 6 to Salvator Mundi in Moscow Flyer Novices' Hurdle at Punchestown (16.9f, heavy) 21 days ago. Each-way claims on handicap hurdle debut. Won a maiden hurdle at Cork, sound effort in a Grade 2 latest, opening mark looks fair.
15 \|PU\| (15) (9/2 +18%) Brave Troop	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(15) Brave Troop 9/2, Chasing a hat-trick having impressed with a slick round of jumping when landing a handicap hurdle at Navan (16f) in December, ridden with utmost confidence and won with ease. Big player for yard who know what it takes to land a decent pot. Raised 14lb for impressive win at Navan, this a tougher task, career best needed.

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BRAVE TROOP has won both starts since joining this yard in impressive fashion and, while much more is required here, it would be no surprise to see the six-year-old defy a 14lb rise. Storm Heart was a useful juvenile last season, finishing second in the Grade 1 at this meeting 12 months ago, and a mark of 140 should be workable for him. Relieved Of Duties is another noteworthy handicap debutant following an encouraging effort in the Moscow Flyer, while Mclaurey and James's Gate are others who make the shortlist.

MCLAUREY looked a very useful prospect when shedding his maiden tag at Limerick, and there could be much more to come from this lightly-raced sort representing a yard that knows what it takes to win a valuable handicap. Similar comments apply to hat-trick seeking Brave Troop who looks highly progressive for the shrewd Charles Byrnes yard. Storm Heart looks interesting on handicap debut and appears to be the number one hope of the Mullins team, while Irish Panther could be a live outsider.

Preference is forMCLAUREY. He's weighted to reverse Punchestown form with James's Gate and it isn't often that Mark Walsh does 10st 2lb

16:05 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (15/2 +32%) Prince Of Perth	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(6) Prince Of Perth 15/2, Having shaped like a stayer in his qualifying runs, showed improved form upped in trip for handicap debut when successful at this course (19.8f, good to soft) in December. Suffered from breathing problem last and he remains with some potential now tongue tied. 2m4f win here on handicap debut; respiratory noise next time, so wind op and tongue-tie.
2 2nd (2) (6/1 +25%) Hostile Hotelier	6 6/1(+25%)	(2) Hostile Hotelier 6/1, Ran only respectably in a first-time visor when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle (10/3) at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 45 days ago, looking short of speed. Return to further should suit but others make greater appeal. Usually thereabouts but it's not been good enough for a win this season.
10 3rd (10) (11/2 +31%) Thunder N Lightnin	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(10) Thunder N Lightnin 11/2, 7-y-o who showed promise in pair of novice hurdles last winter and again showed encouragement after 10 months off when third in 6-runner novice at Kempton (21f) in November. Appeals as the type to make his mark now handicapping in this sphere and good showing anticipated. Off since November but an interesting prospect upped in trip for this handicap debut.
5 4th (5) (4/1 +20%) You Some Girl	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) You Some Girl 4/1, Completed a hat-trick when scoring easily at this C&D in November and has continued in good heart since, left with too much to do when fourth of 10 in amateur jockeys' handicap at Catterick (25.3f, good) 47 days ago. Respected. Another 4lb higher today but she's progressed well this season, including over C&D.
1 5th (1) (11/2 -83%) Belvedere Blast	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(1) Belvedere Blast 11/2, Took advantage of a falling mark to notch a third course win at Market Rasen (23.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Well suited by emphasis on speed there but can't be discounted with 10-lb claimer retaining ride. On the go since May; clearcut win under J Robottom over 2m7f at Market Rasen 16 days ago.
12 6th (12) (14/1 +44%) Not In Kansas	14 14/1(+44%)	(12) Not In Kansas 14/1, Recorded back-to-back wins here and at Perth in the spring and produced his best effort of the winter when third over C&D in November. Not in same form at Kelso since and this represents a stiff task. Had wind surgery the day after her latest start and needs overall improvement.
9 7th (9) (12/1 +25%) See A Stride	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) See A Stride 12/1, Ex-Irish mare got back on track when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at this course (19.8f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Return to this trip should suit and she's not one to rule out. Ex-Gordon Elliott; best effort last term over 3m1f on heavy; back near that form latest.
13 8th (13) (11/1 +45%) Beat The Retreat	11 11/1(+45%)	(13) Beat The Retreat 11/1, Proved he retains ability under this 10-lb claimer when third here in November but was never better than mid-field at Ayr last month. Receives plenty of weight here but a clear career-best would likely be needed. Fair while since he ran much beyond 2m4f; may be worth another go but he's very in and out.
11 9th (11) (28/1 -12%) Secret Secret	28 28/1(-12%)	(11) Secret Secret 28/1, Resumed winning ways in convincing fashion at Cartmel in July. Well beaten after a 4-month break in a 16-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, soft, 20/1) 53 days ago, so bounce back is required, 4-27 over hurdles, latest win at Cartmel last July; off 107 days before tailed off latest.
8 \|B\| (8) (8/1 +27%) High Dancer	8 8/1(+27%)	(8) High Dancer 8/1, Point winner ran to a fair level when third at Kelso on his hurdles debut. Failed to progress when fourth at Wetherby (16f, heavy, 7/1) 57 days ago and probably needs to improve over this longer trip to defy a harsh-looking opening mark. Minor honours over 2m in his two runs over hurdles; needs a market check on handicap debut.
3 \|B\| (3) (40/1 -344%) Topofthecotswolds	40 40/1(-344%)	(3) Topofthecotswolds 40/1, Very much in the doldrums over fences this autumn for Nigel Twiston-Davies, so can only be watched returning to hurdles for his new yard. No win since 2022 for N Twiston-Davies; yard debut is first hurdle race since April 2021.
4 \|F\| (4) (11/1 -38%) Got Your Back	11 11/1(-38%)	(4) Got Your Back 11/1, Scored here in December 2023 and ran creditably from the front in first-time blinkers and tongue strap at Catterick (19.3f, good) 36 days ago, Unproven over this far but holds solid place claims if seeing out the trip. Third or fourth over about 2m4f in three of his four handicaps; needs to find extra.
7 10th (7) (16/1 -14%) Leading Force	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Leading Force 16/1, Seemingly needed the run after a wind-op when fourth in a handicap chase here in December but failed to come on for the outing when last of 8 at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Bit to prove back over hurdles. Off the boil over fences and this is his first run over hurdles since last January.

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Thunder N Lightnin wasn't disgraced when finishing third in a novice hurdle at Kempton in November and an opening mark of 102 looks workable. Harry Derham's gelding isn't taken lightly up in trip, but recent Market Rasen winner BELVEDERE BLAST shades the vote. The seven-year-old arrives here off just 4lb higher in the ratings and a brace could be on the cards. Hostile Hotelier and You Some Girl are others to consider.

YOU SOME GIRL is in the midst of a fine season and shaped as if still at the top of her game in a particularly unorthodox contest at Catterick prior to Christmas. She's fancied to score for the fourth time this campaign, though this should prove a competitive event, with See A Stride also shortlisted after an encouraging second run for the Susan Corbett yard. Last time out winner Belvedere Blast remains well treated on the pick of his form and is also shortlisted.

Most records look patchy but THUNDER N LIGHTNIN is an interesting handicap newcomer. Belvedere Blast and You Some Girl are next.

16:17 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 1st (5) (9/1 +25%) Coolagh Magic	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Coolagh Magic 9/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 22 days ago. Can give good account without posing serious threat to principals. Most wins over 6f; recorded sole 5f success six years ago; others preferred.
8 2nd (8) (9/1 -29%) Second Collection	9 9/1(-29%)	(8) Second Collection 9/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 15/2, another respectable effort when 3½ lengths fourth of 8 to Alafdhal in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 13 days ago. Frame claims again. Possibly the weakest link among the Carroll runners; all AW wins at Wolverhampton.
7 3rd (7) (8/1 +11%) Under Curfew	8 8/1(+11%)	(7) Under Curfew 8/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 11/1) 18 days ago. Has dropped in weights but others make greater appeal. Represents in-form yard and has Rossa Ryan on board for first time; not ruled out.
4 4th (4) (4/1 -14%) Unavailable	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Unavailable 4/1, Three wins from 13 runs last year. 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, back to form when won 12-runner handicap at this course (6f, AW) 42 days ago. Shortlist material. Latest performance took her Lingfield record to 3-8; remains on a workable mark.
1 5th (1) (7/4 +47%) Alafdhal	1.75 7/4(+47%)	(1) Alafdhal 7/4, Won at Lingfield a fortnight ago and again ran creditably when second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 5 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Blinkers back on. Player. Won at Wolverhampton last month and ran creditably there on Tuesday; in the mix.
10 6th (10) (33/1 +0%) Enchanted Night	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Enchanted Night 33/1, Unreliable individual. One win from 59 Flat runs. First run since leaving Christine Dunnett when seventh of 11 in minor event (50/1) at Southwell (5f) 18 days ago, slowly away. Has work to do. Record is just 1-59; never landed a blow on debut for new yard.
6 7th (6) (20/1 +9%) Edergole's Gift	20 20/1(+9%)	(6) Edergole's Gift 20/1, Winner here in August. 66/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 53 days ago. Down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Registered sole success in 7f classified contest; enough to prove.
2 8th (2) (11/2 -57%) Kento	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(2) Kento 11/2, Respectable fourth of 7 in handicap (9/4) at Chelmsford City (5f). Off 113 days. Since left Tom Clover and makes debut for in-form new yard. 0-11 for Tom Clover but is interesting off a handy mark on debut for in-form Tony Carroll..
9 9th (9) (5/1 +64%) Bobby On The Beat	5 5/1(+64%)	(9) Bobby On The Beat 5/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in minor event (22/1) at this C&D (AW) 9 days ago, never nearer. More required back in a handicap. Recent bare form suggests he needs to raise his game; no win since April 2023.

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UNAVAILABLE did it well when scoring comfortably over further here last time out, and the pace she showed on that occasion suggests that dropping back to 5f will not inconvenience her. A 3lb rise looks manageable and the four-year-old may have too much for Alafdhal, who has been in excellent nick of late and can uphold form with the reopposing So Obsessed (third), who was three lengths behind him at Wolverhampton last month.

UNAVAILABLE showed enough speed to overcome a wide draw here prior to Christmas and can defy a 3 lb higher mark. Alafdhal is drawn widest of all but arrives at the top of his game, so is also shortlisted alongside Kento, who makes his debut for Tony Carroll with the yard in red-hot form.

Off an attractive mark on his debut for in-form Tony Carroll, KENTO is preferred. Stablemate Under Curfew is second choice.

16:25 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
3 1st (3) (10/1 -43%) Bambino Fever	10 10/1(-43%)	(3) Bambino Fever 10/1, Once-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 1 run this season. 5/2, won 16-runner bumper at Punchestown (18.4f, heavy) on NH debut 33 days ago, easing clear. Stable in good form. Sure to progress and well in the mix. Point winner scored by 5l at Punchestown, form questionable, deserted by Patrick Mullins.
11 2nd (11) (18/1 +45%) Switch From Diesel	18 18/1(+45%)	(11) Switch From Diesel 18/1, 2 lengths third of 5 to Carrigmoornaspruce in bumper at this C&D (good, 4/1) 35 days ago. Runner-up in this last year on heavy, place claims on best form but may need softer ground.
6 3rd (6) (4/1 +43%) Carrigmoornaspruce	4 4/1(+43%)	(6) Carrigmoornaspruce 4/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 2 wins from 3 runs this season. 10/1, cosily won 5-runner bumper at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. Shortlisted. No match for Amen Kate on debut, has won both starts since, worth a go at this level.
2 4th (2) (9/4 +36%) Amen Kate	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(2) Amen Kate 9/4, Promising sort who bagged 12-runner bumper at Listowel (16f, soft, 15/8) on NH debut 128 days ago by 7½ lengths from Carrigmoornaspruce, soon clear. Has more to offer. Likely player. Well-bred mare beat Carrigmoornaspruce by 7.5l on debut at Listowel, leading contender.
7 5th (7) (2/1 -23%) Future Prospect	2 2/1(-23%)	(7) Future Prospect 2/1, £150,000 4-y-o, Order of St George filly. Points winner who created an excellent impression when landing 10-runner bumper at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft, 11/8) on yard debut 50 days ago. Leading contender for yard with a fine record in this. Point winner, won impressively on Rules' debut at Fairyhouse, preferred by Patrick Mullins.
1 6th (1) (9/1 -6%) Churchfield Sunset	9 9/1(-6%)	(1) Churchfield Sunset 9/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. Won 7-runner listed bumper at Navan (16f, good to soft, 7/1) 77 days ago by 4¾ lengths from Mummy Derry, going with enthusiasm. Tongue strap on 1st time. Considered. 2-3 in bumpers, won a Listed mares' on latest at Navan, tongue tie goes on, considered.
4 7th (4) (14/1 +30%) Blue Velvet	14 14/1(+30%)	(4) Blue Velvet 14/1, Once-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 1 run this season. Won 18-runner bumper (4/5) at Thurles (16.1f, good) on NH debut 43 days ago. Yard in good form. Should improve. 170,000euros purchase, well-backed when winning at Thurles, more needed up in grade.
5 8th (5) (28/1 +0%) Cameletta Vega	28 28/1(+0%)	(5) Cameletta Vega 28/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 7/2, 5½ lengths fourth of 7 to Churchfield Sunset in listed bumper at Navan (16f, good to soft) 77 days ago, finishing well. Stable going well so possibilities. Daughter of Quevega, came up short in listed company since debut win, others appeal more.
8 9th (8) (66/1 -136%) Glannagaullitehous	66 66/1(-136%)	(8) Glannagaullitehous 66/1, Once-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 1 run this season. Won 7-runner bumper (8/11) at Tramore (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 8 months so needs to hit the ground running. Won a bumper at Tramore on debut, form hasn't worked out, up against it here.
10 10th (10) (33/1 +34%) Shesakindofmagic	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Shesakindofmagic 33/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 1 win from 2 runs this season. 9/2, won 12-runner bumper at Limerick (16f, soft) 38 days ago, pushed out. Needs to take another step forward. Won at Limerick on latest, winners have come out of that race, could outrun likely odds.

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Amen Kate readily dispatched Carrigmoornaspruce when they met at Listowel in September and the latter has boosted that form by winning twice subsequently. Both have to be respected here but marginal preference is for FUTURE PROSPECT, who looked to be potentially top-class when scoring on her Rules debut at Fairyhouse in December. Willie Mullins' mare beat some useful rivals easily that day and should be capable of making her mark at this level. Bambino Fever, a stablemate of the selection, and Churchfield Sunset are the pick of the remainder.

Willie Mullins possesses an excellent record in this and his FUTURE PROSPECT looked eactly that when going in at Fairyhouse on her bumper debut so can take this step up in class in her stride to maintain her unbeaten record. Impressive Listowel scorer Amen Kate appeals as the one to chase her home, with Mullins' other candidates Bambino Fever, Blue Velvet and Cameletta Vega all in the picture too in this Grade 2 contest.

Carrigmoornaspruce proved no match for AMEN KATE when they met at Listowel and Tom Cooper's promising mare can uphold that form

16:34 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (9/1 0%) Harper Valley	9 9/1(0%)	(4) Harper Valley 9/1, Three hurdles victories for this yard and has been running consistently this season without troubling the judge, latest when third of 6 in a handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and should give another decent account of himself. Tends to hit a flat spot in his races now but ended 2024 with a string of good efforts.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 -11%) The Gray Ghost	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(1) The Gray Ghost 10/3, Irish bumper winner who was off the mark for current connections when landing 10-runner novice hurdle (28/1) at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 17 days ago, made smooth headway and outbattled runner-up. Open to improvement with not many miles on the clock. Came good in Newcastle maiden last month and can improve again in handicaps.
9 3rd (9) (3/1 0%) My Noble Lord	3 3/1(0%)	(9) My Noble Lord 3/1, Four-time Flat winner for Michael Bell in 2024. Made a successful start over hurdles for this yard in a juvenile race at Chepstow in October, showing plenty to work with. Seemingly out of his depth in graded company last twice but interesting on handicap debut with the aid of sizeable age allowance. Juvenile hurdle winner who is open to improvement over this new trip on his handicap debut.
10 4th (10) (25/1 +50%) Coral Blue	25 25/1(+50%)	(10) Coral Blue 25/1, C&D winner. Ran poorly after 6-months off when thirteenth of 18 in a handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 31 days ago. Could strip fitter returning to a track he likes but only of interest if the betting hints at a more positive showing. Won three times over hurdles during 2022-23 season but seems to have lost his way.
8 5th (8) (10/1 +50%) Les's Legacy	10 10/1(+50%)	(8) Les's Legacy 10/1, Resurgent fourth of 7 in a handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) in November (wore first time tongue-tie), deserving extra credit having been left poorly placed with the way the race unfolded. Is now 4 lb below his last winning mark and has each-way appeal with tongue-tie retained. Might prefer a stiffer track but didn't run badly here last time and remains on good mark.
6 6th (6) (10/1 0%) Knomorediamonds	10 10/1(0%)	(6) Knomorediamonds 10/1, Fair form over hurdles, reaching the frame in 17f handicaps at Carlisle this autumn before slightly below-par effort when third of 11 in a novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Looks worth a go at this trip and could be open to further progress now back in a handicap. Went close on handicap debut in October but two lesser efforts have followed; up in trip.
11 7th (11) (33/1 0%) Monteplex	33 33/1(0%)	(11) Monteplex 33/1, Modest form at best in bumpers and ran to a similar level when second of 7 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, soft) in March 2023. Offered little in first-time cheekpieces following 22-months off and others preferred on the back of that effort. Well beaten in a novice last month, after a long layoff, but remains unexposed.
2 8th (2) (14/1 -17%) Circuit Breaker	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Circuit Breaker 14/1, Useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m) who landed a 4-runner novice at Kempton with ease on hurdling debut and not disgraced in better event at Haydock since. Blotted his copybook with poor run at Ascot in December (weak in the betting and sweated beforehand). Questions to answer now. Won a very gruelling race on hurdling debut (2m5f); well beaten in 2m7f handicap since.
5 \|PU\| (5) (8/1 -14%) Speed Davis	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Speed Davis 8/1, Course winner. Won an Irish/point bumper. Landed maiden hurdle at Musselburgh (17.5f) in April and decent second under a penalty at Bangor in May but not in the same form in two runs since. Beaten favourite when last on handicap debut (after a 6-month break) in December and tried in blinkers now. Course winner; may not have handled the heavy ground when disappointing on handicap debut.
7 \|PU\| (7) (8/1 -7%) Albatala	8 8/1(-7%)	(7) Albatala 8/1, Showed improved form when second on her last two outings at Down Royal and she could easily have more to offer now stepping up in distance for yard who have been placed with 5 of their last 6 U.K. runners (including one winner) prior to this meeting. Clear second over 2m1f at Down Royal on last two starts and unexposed over today's trip.

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A first-time hood and 74-day break worked the oracle for THE GRAY GHOST when denying a Dan Skelton hotpot to open his account over hurdles at Newcastle. Although a rating of 117 on his handicap bow may require further improvement, the top-weight looks capable of better. The biggest threat may emerge in the shape of Circuit Breaker, who shouldn't be underestimated dropping in distance. The in-form Albatala can also have a say if seeing out the rise in trip.

MY NOBLE LORD makes his handicap debut with aid of sizeable age allowance and he can put that to good use to regain the winning thread. Lightly-raced Knomorediamonds could have more to offer at this trip, while Les's Legacy looks well-treated if building on the promise of his last run.

Handicap debutant MY NOBLE LORD will to find this easier than the Grade 2 juvenile hurdles he contested on his last two outings.

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