1 Monday 10th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 22 Races on Monday 10th February 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Plumpton, 6 races at Catterick, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:45 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/1 +56%) San Pedro	4 4/1(+56%)	(6) San Pedro 4/1, Struck twice over this C&D last term, including a wide-margin success under Freddie Gordon in this corresponding race. Below par so far this season but he's edging back down the weights and will be a danger to all if able to bounce back. Out of form this season but won this last year and not written off now back here.
5 2nd (5) (13/2 +19%) Malago Rose	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(5) Malago Rose 13/2, Beaten a fair way on return/debut for new yard at Ludlow in November, but produced a career-best next time out when taking a 7-runner Fakenham handicap (23.4f, soft) on New Year's Day. However, failed to back that up over the same C&D since and she's probably worth taking on. Easy win at Fakenham on New Year's Day; underwhelming 4th there since but may bounce back.
2 3rd (2) (6/4 +40%) Lumi Plugin	1.5 6/4(+40%)	(2) Lumi Plugin 6/4, ):Runner-up both starts in maiden hurdles and stepped up appreciably on his comeback run at Wincanton when finishing a neck second of 10 in handicap at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) last month. This stiffer test promises to suit him down to the ground and he's on to be interested in. Ran well over 1m7f last time; much longer trip today but reasons to be optimistic.
7 4th (7) (6/1 -118%) Vendant	6 6/1(-118%)	(7) Vendant 6/1, Placed in points and left previous form in this sphere a long way behind when a fine second upped to 21.8f at Fontwell (soft) recently. This further step up in trip looks a good move and he's a must for the shortlist. Galloped on gamely when going close over extended 2m5f at Fontwell; this trip could suit.
4 5th (4) (8/1 +33%) Pure Theatre	8 8/1(+33%)	(4) Pure Theatre 8/1, Tasted success twice in mares' hurdles in spring 2023 but has been more miss than hit since. That said, the handicapper continues to show mercy and, as a 7-y-o with 15 runs under her belt overall, time is certainly still on her side. Continues to edge down the weights but she needs to get back on track.
1 6th (1) (15/2 -88%) Grove Road	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(1) Grove Road 15/2, Opened account for this yard in a first-time visor at Newton Abbot last July and followed up back from a break at Huntingdon in November. Not disgraced on desperate ground in a Fontwell marathon recently and drop back in trip/better ground here will equate to a more suitable test. Won two in a row last July/November; didn't see out 3m3f on heavy last time; respected.

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13:45 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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

A 6lb rise was enough to thwart Malago Rose in her bid to record a double at Fakenham 22 days ago, although she could feature if brushing up her jumping. Regardless, the stoutly-bred LUMI PLUGIN looks just the type to improve for this marked step up in distance and the Kayf Tara gelding is fancied to build on his latest second at Leicester. The lightly-raced Vendant arrives on the back of a runner-up effort at Fontwell and is feared most.

LUMI PLUGIN and Vendant are both appealing now faced with a stiffer test. Marginal preference is for the former, who appears to be on a good mark having been raised just 2 lb for his close call at Leicester. Pure Theatre and last year's winner San Pedro are both dangerous to discount off reduced marks, while top-weight Grove Road should also make his presence felt.

Stamina looked a strong suit for VENDANT when he went close over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell recently and he can get off the mark.

14:00 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/2 -56%) Tigerbythetail	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(6) Tigerbythetail 7/2, Prolific pointer who showed fairly useful form on first of two outings in hunters early last year. Has reverted to hurdles this term, performing well when fourth in 25f Warwick handicap in November but running a stinker at Lingfield since. Big shout on best form but latest effort raises doubts. Poor seventh in Lingfield handicap hurdle in December; good claims on best form though.
3 2nd (3) (10/3 -11%) Night Duty	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(3) Night Duty 10/3, Point winner who is a fair maiden hurdler. Found a Cheltenham maiden too strong on New Year's Day but should be a lot more competitive way from a big track. Solid fifth in Cheltenham novice latest; enters calculations over this longer distance.
5 3rd (5) (33/1 +34%) The Last Cloud	33 33/1(+34%)	(5) The Last Cloud 33/1, More than hinted at ability when never-nearer sixth in 2m Sedgefield hurdle on debut. Steps up markedly in trip. Open to improvement but Frisby has to be considered the yard first string here unless the betting strongly suggests otherwise. Hinted at promise when a debut hurdling sixth at Sedgefield; can take a step forward now.
2 4th (2) (6/4 +50%) Frisby	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(2) Frisby 6/4, Point winner who shaped well when second in bumper last February. Returned with a fair third on his 19f course hurdle debut after Christmas and open to progress now stepping up in trip with a tongue tie added. Promising third here; Flemensfirth gelding who can take a sizeable step forward up in trip.
4 \|PU\| (4) (11/4 +8%) The Clonmel Kid	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(4) The Clonmel Kid 11/4, Maiden Irish pointer. Second on Newcastle bumper debut in December rand made quite an encouraging start over hurdles when third in a 19f course novice last month. Up significantly in trip now. Should have more to offer. Shaped well when third on hurdling debut in 2m3f novice here; up in trip and considered.
1 \|PU\| (1) (250/1 -150%) Arnie	250 250/1(-150%)	(1) Arnie 250/1, Placed in a point but has offered little in a bumper and 2 novice hurdles under Rules. Has offered little in novice hurdles at Wetherby and here (2m4f) this winter.
7 \|PU\| (7) (250/1 -150%) Border Queen	250 250/1(-150%)	(7) Border Queen 250/1, Well held both starts in bumpers ahead of this switch to hurdles. Has shown little in bumpers at Wetherby and Carlisle this winter.

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14:00 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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

FRISBY showed ability when making the frame on his hurdling debut over an extended 2m3f at this venue in December and this step up in trip could be a good move. Patrick Neville's seven-year-old sports a first-time tongue-tie and might find the improvement required. The Clonmel Kid finished a respectable third on his first start over timber here last month and could take a step forward, while Tigerbythetail completes the shortlist.

There was plenty to like about FRISBY's opening hurdle effort and perhaps he can improve past Tigerbythetail, who is the form choice but needs to shrug off a terrible run last time. Like the selection, The Clonmel Kid should also have more to offer after an encouraging hurdle debut.

The vote goes to FRISBY, who made a promising start in this sphere when third here and should prove well suited by the longer distance.

14:15 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (2/5 +35%) Narragansett	0.4 2/5(+35%)	(8) Narragansett 2/5, Fairly useful (and lightly-raced) winner on the Flat and has found just one too good on each of his 2 starts in juvenile hurdles, both of which were decent-looking contests. Now tried in a hood and, with improvement on the cards, he may well make it third time lucky. Runner-up in two juvenile hurdles and in calculations now against older horses.
6 2nd (6) (14/1 +44%) Dr Waksman	14 14/1(+44%)	(6) Dr Waksman 14/1, Fair form in maidens on the Flat (stays 10.5f) for Andrew Oliver in Ireland and showed an aptitude for hurdling when fifth of 10 on debut in this sphere at Warwick (2m, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Should improve with that experience under his belt. Fair Flat maiden whose hurdle debut fifth wasn't without promise; an each-way possible.
9 3rd (9) (10/3 -67%) Under The Sun	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(9) Under The Sun 10/3, Useful performer on the Flat (stays 1¼m) for Hugo Palmer and, though well held final 4 starts of last year, he has to be of interest now switched to hurdles for new yard with Harry Cobden an eye-catching booking. Will be all the more appealing if the market speaks in his favour. Very useful at his best on the Flat; interesting to see how he goes in the betting.
3 4th (3) (12/1 +0%) Gallant Lion	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Gallant Lion 12/1, Fairly useful handicapper at up to around 1½m on the Flat, successful 4 times for Tony Carroll in 2023. Several creditable efforts in that sphere for Alan King and appeals as the type who will pay his way in this sphere. Useful on Flat in his prime but below best of late and may be best watched on hurdle debut.
7 5th (7) (16/1 +36%) Gregorians Star	16 16/1(+36%)	(7) Gregorians Star 16/1, Knew what was required when making a winning start in a Ludlow bumper in November. Subsequently finished out with the washing in a listed event at Cheltenham and opposable on this hurdles debut. Won on bumper debut in November; tailed off in Listed bumper since; has an each-way shout.
5 6th (5) (50/1 -52%) Olderfleet	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Olderfleet 50/1, No show in a bumper/novice hurdle for Matt Sheppard and readily passed over starting out for new yard here. Hasn't shown enough on first two starts to suggest he'll make an impact on stable debut.
2 7th (2) (150/1 -200%) Fox Cottage	150 150/1(-200%)	(2) Fox Cottage 150/1, Well held on recent introduction in a Fontwell bumper and hard to warm to now switched to hurdles. Attracted market support on debut in Fontwell bumper but was a well-beaten fifth of nine.

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14:15 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Neil Mulholland's four-year-old NARRAGANSETT must have a good chance judged on his performances in juvenile hurdles at Market Rasen and Wetherby. A winner on the Flat in a Curragh handicap, it's just a matter of time before he breaks through in this sphere. Hurdles debutant Under The Sun also warrants consideration for a top yard, likewise Ludlow bumper winner Gregorians Star.

Having shown plenty in juvenile hurdles at Market Rasen and Wetherby, NARRAGANSETT is taken to open his account here with the aid of a first-time hood. Under The Sun is a fascinating contender given that he was was borderline Group-class on the Flat and the booking of Harry Cobden suggests that connections mean business.

The withdrawal of Nap Hand leaves NARRAGANSETT the clear pick on hurdles form. Under The Sun is feared most.

14:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (9/4 +50%) Asa	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(4) Asa 9/4, Winner over hurdles last summer and, back in cheekpieces, made it third time lucky over fences when scoring at Market Rasen (23.9f) on Boxing Day. Progressed again when second to an improver at the same C&D (good to soft) 6 days ago and she's a major player. Won at Market Rasen and good second there six days ago; can go well again off same mark.
6 2nd (6) (4/1 +0%) Baby Chou	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Baby Chou 4/1, Point winner who has yet to get her head in front under Rules. However, she has got back on track returned to chasing at this course on her last 2 starts, suited by the increase in trip when runner-up over C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago. Could be in the mix. Has made a positive start for current yard, C&D second latest; firmly in the picture.
2 3rd (2) (17/2 -89%) Melusine De Pail	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(2) Melusine De Pail 17/2, Point winner who showed fair form when placed in 5 of her 6 races over hurdles. Matched that level when finishing third in handicaps on first 2 starts in chases and excuses when well held at Fakenham latest outing (stumbled after the twelfth). Could bounce back. Stumbled badly at Fakenham latest but had been in good nick; considered off 3lb lower mark.
7 4th (7) (12/1 +25%) You Say Its Over	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) You Say Its Over 12/1, Remains a maiden, though runner-up 4 times over hurdles last season. Found the test inadequate when sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (19.2f, good) on chase debut 19 days ago, but she's running from 7 lb out of the handicap here. Solid chasing debut here; 7lb out of the handicap but one to consider back up in trip.
1 5th (1) (18/1 -112%) Micronormous	18 18/1(-112%)	(1) Micronormous 18/1, Maiden hurdler who was off 16 months prior to this season. Sent chasing on fifth start of the campaign, bettered hurdles form at the first attempt when winning Fakenham handicap (21.2f, good to soft) in November, but hasn't build on that effort in 2 subsequent outings. Slipped up after 12th at Fakenham latest; won there earlier in term so not discounted.
3 \|PU\| (3) (3/1 +45%) It's Maisy	3 3/1(+45%)	(3) It's Maisy 3/1, Won 3 handicap hurdles (at up to 25.3f) last season and good third at Haydock on second start this term. Switched to fences, seemed unsuited by drop back in trip when fourth of 9 in handicap at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) 18 days ago, so she merits consideration. Promising chasing start when fourth at Wetherby; a likely player now back up in trip.
5 \|PU\| (5) (11/2 -38%) Northern Reel	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(5) Northern Reel 11/2, Irish point winner and took another step forward in handicap chases when opening Rules account at Leicester (22.7f, good to firm) in November. Has continued in good heart when runner-up both starts since and she's respected tried in blinkers Taken well to chasing, good Leicester second latest; should be thereabouts; blinkers added.

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14:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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ASA finished 16 lengths clear of the third when taking the silver medal home in this grade at Market Rasen six days ago and competes off an unchanged mark. The six-year-old makes only her fifth chase start and could have more to offer. Northern Reel hasn't finished outside of the top two home on each of her last three outings, winning once, and should remain competitive, while Baby Chou is another to consider.

ASA has shown improved form with cheekpieces reapplied on her last 2 starts, opening her chase account at Market Rasen on Boxing Day before pulling clear with a chasing debutant at the same course last time, so she is is taken to resume winning ways. Northern Reel also arrives in good form and isn't taken lightly, while It's Maisy could take a step forward.

This could go to IT'S MAISY who could take a sizeable step forward from her chasing debut fourth at Wetherby now she is back up in trip.

14:45 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/2 +38%) Walks Like The Man	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(2) Walks Like The Man 5/2, Left his reappearance/stable debut behind when fourth in 3m Warwick handicap chase 8 weeks ago. Claims if he can build on that back down in trip with Harry Cobden an eye-catching booking. Fair fourth at Warwick where shaping as though he may benefit from this drop back in trip.
3 2nd (3) (5/1 +9%) Bentley's Return	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) Bentley's Return 5/1, Low-mileage hurdler who made an encouraging start in this sphere when second of 6 in handicap at Plumpton (19.8f, soft) on return. Disappointed at Wincanton next time, however, and headgear now applied. Encouraging second over C&D on chase debut; disappointing since; now wears cheekpieces.
4 3rd (4) (5/1 +9%) Korus	5 5/1(+9%)	(4) Korus 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who wasted no time getting back on track when third in Ffos Las handicap hurdle last month. Should make a chaser so not taken lightly. Encouraging third over hurdles at Ffos Las last time; lightly raced 5yo now goes chasing.
5 4th (5) (7/1 -27%) Ede'iffs Rock	7 7/1(-27%)	(5) Ede'iffs Rock 7/1, Fair hurdler and left behind her chase debut when scoring in mares' handicap at Fakenham (21.2f, good to soft) in December. Backed that up with good second at Huntingdon in this headgear 18 days ago and must be considered off 2 lb lower here. Won at Fakenham then bumped into rejuvenated winner at Fakenham; could be involved.
7 5th (7) (11/1 +8%) Birdman Bob	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) Birdman Bob 11/1, Hurdles winner who ran much better than on his only previous chase start when third at Fakenham on New Year's Day but more needed again in better race here. Fair third at Fakenham last time but needs something extra and has modest 1-18 strike-rate.
6 6th (6) (11/2 +31%) John W Creasy	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) John W Creasy 11/2, Broke his duck in 8-runner handicap chase at Lingfield (16f, soft, 11/4) and backed that up with a very good second at Warwick 6 weeks ago. Should go well again. Back to form with win at Lingfield and showed it was no one-off when second at Warwick.
1 7th (1) (10/1 -300%) Theonlywayiswessex	10 10/1(-300%)	(1) Theonlywayiswessex 10/1, Versatile performer who resumed winning ways in good style over C&D 10 weeks ago so needs considering despite 10 lb rise. Won over C&D last time and could take 10lb rise in his stride, given his dominance.

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14:45 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Theonlywayiswessex supplemented some decent efforts in defeat when landing the spoils over C&D in December. Although Alan King's charge scored with something in hand that day, a 10lb hike could prove his downfall and a chance is taken on chase debutant KORUS. The five-year-old arrives on the back of a good third at Ffos Las and he looks just the type to excel in this discipline. Ede'iffs Rock can also figure.

An open race with the vote going to JOHN W CREASY, who's getting the hang of things over fences now and was beaten only by a much-improved one at Warwick on New Year's Eve. Ede'iffs Rock is next best ahead of Walks Like The Man.

Topweight THEONLYWAYISWESSEX (nap) impressed over C&D last time and can defy a 10lb rise. The in-form John W Creasy is a danger.

15:00 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (13/8 +70%) Haarar	1.625 13/8(+70%)	(7) Haarar 13/8, Ran best race to date over timber when close second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) 7 days ago. Looks nicely in off same mark and is one for shortlist. In good nick, clear second at Carlisle a week ago; he can go well off an unchanged mark.
5 2nd (5) (11/2 -10%) Bathgate	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(5) Bathgate 11/2, Found improvement when resuming winning ways in 12-runner handicap hurdle (11/2) over C&D (good) 19 days ago. 8 lb higher now but must enter calculations. Scored over C&D 19 days ago; up another 6lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.
2 3rd (2) (11/4 0%) It's All About You	2.75 11/4(0%)	(2) It's All About You 11/4, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who made a winning start over hurdles at Newcastle in December and improved on that when easily taking novice at this course (19.3f, good to soft) last month. Remains open to improvement now sent handicapping. Easily went 2-2 in novice hurdle here latest; merits serious consideration on h'cap debut.
1 4th (1) (3/1 +14%) Nowmelad	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Nowmelad 3/1, Made all in 2m maiden at Uttoxeter in October and novice at Hereford following month. Arrives on back of good second at Chepstow (16f, heavy) last month and must enter calculations on switch to handicapping. Very good second in Chepstow novice last month; much respected now going handicapping.
4 5th (4) (10/1 -25%) Damarta	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Damarta 10/1, Comfortable winner over hurdles at Southwell in early part of last year and backed it up with solid performances next 2 starts. Rather gone backwards from encouraging chase debut the last twice, though, and remains to be seen if switch back to hurdling bears fruit. Hood reapplied. Hasn't really taken to fences but can't be discounted now back in this sphere.
3 6th (3) (28/1 -155%) Max Of Stars	28 28/1(-155%)	(3) Max Of Stars 28/1, Took very well to hurdling in the first half of last season, winning 4 times, and back to that sort of form when second at Fakenham (16f) in summer. Not in same form on Flat or in this sphere since, though. Only ninth at Wolverhampton on Flat after six months off ; needs big step forward.
6 7th (6) (33/1 -136%) Allbetsoff	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) Allbetsoff 33/1, Dual winner last summer but form rather tailed off thereafter and hasn't been seen since a disappointing third in claiming hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f) 99 days ago. Something to prove now. Hood back on/had wind operation. Off since remote third at Huntingdon in November; had wind op, though, so no forlorn hope.

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15:00 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU justified favouritism in ready fashion over an extended 2m3f at this track on New Year's Day and he now makes his first start in a handicap in this sphere. Jennie Candlish's five-year-old should have no issues with this drop in trip and an opening mark of 118 looks manageable. Bathgate is in brilliant form after scoring over C&D last month and has to be respected. Nowmelad is next best.

Preference is for HAARAR, who ran a cracker at Carlisle last week and is able to run off the same mark here. It's All About You and Nowmelad rate the principal dangers.

It's hard to go against Jennie Candlish's improving IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU who can now make it five wins in a row.

15:15 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/4 -22%) Confinentic	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(1) Confinentic 11/4, Having needed the experience only start in bumpers, shaped encouragingly after 5 months off sent hurdling in November. Improved again when opening his account in novice at this course (15.9f, soft) last time and he's a major player on handicap debut. Won 2m novice hurdle here last time and the step up in trip could suit on handicap debut.
3 2nd (3) (15/8 +25%) Telhimlisten	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(3) Telhimlisten 15/8, Recorded a 4-timer in handicap hurdles for this yard in 2022/23. Without a win for Stuart Coltherd last season, but on first start back with Jennie Candlish he overcame a 13-month absence when scoring at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) 15 days ago. Not taken lightly. Made winning start to second stint with Jennie Candlish; a 5lb rise may not stop him.
5 3rd (5) (5/1 +64%) Inferno Sacree	5 5/1(+64%)	(5) Inferno Sacree 5/1, Without a victory since May 2023, but this three-time course winner took a step back in right direction when runner-up here (15.9f) in November. Third over C&D next time, though after 7 weeks off he ran below form at Leicester last time. Lurks on a dangerous mark. Runner-up over 2m here in November but faded into third over this C&D subsequently.
6 4th (6) (5/2 +62%) Sparkling Duke	2.5 5/2(+62%)	(6) Sparkling Duke 5/2, With reappearance run behind him, got back on track when fourth of 18 in handicap at Chepstow (19.5f) in November, before seeming stretched by the longer trip when third at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) last time. Could fare better back down in distance. Lightly raced 6yo; encouraging signs the last twice and has a chance now back down in trip.
4 5th (4) (6/1 0%) Jeu D'opale	6 6/1(0%)	(4) Jeu D'opale 6/1, Fair form in juvenile hurdles in France and bettered that level over fences, winning maiden at Cluny only start in 2022/23. Off over 2½ years ahead of first run since leaving H. & G. Lageneste & Macaire, but he's one to note as he goes handicapping for respected yard. Absent since French chase win in 2022 but trainer can ready one after a long layoff.

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15:15 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

CONFINENTIC showed major improvement from first to second start over hurdles when scoring over 2m here last time out, and the rise in distance could eke out further progress on his handicap debut. Telhimlisten can give him the most to think about following a taking success at Sedgefield, while the consistent Godot is likely to be thereabouts as well after finishing second at Lingfield last time out.

CONFINENTIC was much improved from hurdling debut when getting off the mark at this course in December, form boosted by the runner-up winning next time, and with this longer trip to suit based on pedigree he can continue his progress to follow up. Telhimlisten could be the main danger having made a winning return back with Jennie Candlish, ahead of Godot.

The very lightly raced 5yo CONFINENTIC kept on well to win a 2m novice hurdle here in December and can follow up now up in trip.

15:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/1 +50%) Onesoc	4 4/1(+50%)	(3) Onesoc 4/1, Hurdles winner at Southwell in June 2022 and opened chase account at the fourth time of asking there later the same season. Shaped as if retaining all ability after 22 months off when fourth back over hurdles at Catterick 19 days ago and entitled to come on for that. Off 22 months before encouraging hurdle fourth here; can make presence felt back chasing.
4 2nd (4) (4/7 +21%) Ideallko	0.571429 4/7(+21%)	(4) Ideallko 4/7, Winner of handicap chases at Ffos Las and Plumpton during early stages of last season and winner of all 3 starts this term, improving a chunk when wide-margin winner at Southwell last week. Should prove hard to beat under a penalty. Very easily completed hat-trick at Southwell week ago; has major claims under 7lb penalty.
2 3rd (2) (11/1 -22%) As Tears Go By	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) As Tears Go By 11/1, Hit the target twice for Gordon Elliott in 2023 and following a very low-key start for present stable, he stopped the slide on second start over fences when runner-up at Stratford. Seemed unsuited by drop back in trip when third at Ffos Las since so not taken lightly back from a break. Headgear on. Solid third in Ffos Las chase in November; much respected up in trip with cheekpieces on.
1 4th (1) (14/1 -56%) Yggdrasil	14 14/1(-56%)	(1) Yggdrasil 14/1, Improved for switch to chasing in 2021/22, winning 3 times. Not in same form all 3 starts for this yard, off 19 months prior to second of them, so plenty to prove. Headgear re-fitted. Beat only one in 2m Taunton h'cap chase last time on second run back after a long absence.
6 5th (6) (22/1 +33%) Jake Stevens	22 22/1(+33%)	(6) Jake Stevens 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was runner-up on first completed start under Rules in a Sedgefield novice hurdles last winter. Nowhere near that level in 4 subsequent starts, though, including on chase bow here latest. Has failed to go on over hurdles and was tried in blinkers when pulled up on chasing debut.
5 \|F\| (5) (9/1 -80%) Tanking Along	9 9/1(-80%)	(5) Tanking Along 9/1, Showed ability both starts over hurdles this season and no surprise he starts off in handicaps over fences given his size and pedigree (from family of high-class chaser Bob Olinger). Worth keeping an eye on him in the market. Good fourth over hurdles here in December; appeals as the sort to do better over fences.

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15:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

IDEALLKO continues to go from strength to strength and is turned out quickly following a 22-length victory at Southwell last Monday when making it a hat-trick. The seven-year-old is expected to be a tough nut to crack with a 7lb penalty unlikely to make any difference. Tanking Along appeals as the type who can improve for the switch to chasing, while the application of cheekpieces might help As Tears Go By.

IDEALLKO is thriving at present and completed a quickfire hat-trick back over fences at Southwell last week in the style of one who'll take plenty of beating under a penalty. Tanking Along has the profile to make a much better chaser so may emerge as the biggest threat on handicap bow.

Evan Williams' IDEALLKO had plenty in the tank at Southwell and can make light of a 7lb penalty to complete a four-timer.

15:45 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (10/3 +5%) Invincible Nao	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(5) Invincible Nao 10/3, Benefited from step up in trip when winning 6-runner handicap chase at this course (25.7f, soft, 5/2) 14 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Morfee. 4 lb rise fair and another bold show is on the cards. Stayed on strongly to win over an extended 3m1f here recently; firmly in calculations.
3 2nd (3) (12/1 -50%) Dom Of Mary	12 12/1(-50%)	(3) Dom Of Mary 12/1, Looked rusty after 8 months off/wind op when pulled up in handicap chase at Ascot (29.4f) 79 days ago. Took this impressively (off 7 lb lower) last season so no surprise to see him bounce back with cheekpieces refitted. Pulled up on reappearance but is back in cheekpieces, worn for 10l win in this last year.
11 3rd (11) (20/1 0%) Sadler's Bay	20 20/1(0%)	(11) Sadler's Bay 20/1, Consistent sort who made the frame again when creditable third of 6 in handicap chase at this course (25.7f, good to soft) 56 days ago. Faces an uphill task from 15 lb out of the weights here, however. Consistent sort but very much up against it from 15lb out of the weights.
9 4th (9) (10/3 +44%) Vision De Maine	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(9) Vision De Maine 10/3, Irish point winner who has upped his game significantly since switched to chasing, winning twice and running right up to his best when 3¼ lengths third to Invincible Nao in handicap chase (3/1) at this course (25.7f) 14 days ago. Races off same mark here and another prominent showing is likely. 6yo who won two in the autumn; solid third here last time; open to further improvement.
8 5th (8) (13/2 +7%) Morfee	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(8) Morfee 13/2, Goes particularly well here and returned to best form when 2¾ lengths second of 6 to Invincible Nao in handicap chase at this course (25.7f, soft) 14 days ago. This trip may stretch his stamina but he looks sure to make his presence felt. Plumpton brings out the best in him; good second here last time; could be in the mix.
10 6th (10) (16/1 -33%) Siberian Star	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Siberian Star 16/1, Point winner who got off the mark at fourth time of asking for current yard when narrowly taking 6-runner handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, good) 19 days ago. However, will find life tougher from 9 lb out of the weights here. Narrow win in small field at Catterick but out of the weights today in a much tougher race.
1 7th (1) (33/1 +0%) Chambard	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Chambard 33/1, Won the Kim Muir at 2022 Cheltenham Festival and and added another valuable handicap to his CV in the Becher at Aintree last season. Hasn't fired in a couple of starts this term, though. Has dropped down the weights but this 13yo has struggled on his last five starts.
4 8th (4) (66/1 -313%) East Street	66 66/1(-313%)	(4) East Street 66/1, Visored and landed hat-trick when winning handicap chases at Wetherby/Leicester and a Haydock handicap hurdle this winter. Well below that level under both codes since, however, and others are more appealing. Made it 3-3 in visor in December but pulled up the next twice; now goes in blinkers.
2 \|U\| (2) (6/1 -20%) Unanswered Prayers	6 6/1(-20%)	(2) Unanswered Prayers 6/1, Resumed winning ways in Southern National at Fontwell in November and backed it up with solid placed efforts since, latest when third of 5 in Ascot handicap chase (23.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Ought to go well again. Won Southern National at Fontwell in November and has continued in good form; considered.
6 \|U\| (6) (12/1 -60%) Supervisor	12 12/1(-60%)	(6) Supervisor 12/1, Twice a winner last season, including similar event at Wincanton in April. Returned with a solid performance when runner-up in 4-runner event at Warwick (24f, soft) in December and his yard continues to fire in the winners. Often ran well at up to 3m1f last year and this trip may be within range; chance.
7 \|PU\| (7) (6/1 +29%) So Said I	6 6/1(+29%)	(7) So Said I 6/1, Opened her chasing account at Lingfield in February and has acquitted herself well this term, latest when creditable third of 11 in handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Could prove dangerous if staying this marathon trip. In good form over 2m4f/2m5f; has stayed 3m in the past but stamina a doubt today.

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15:45 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f Race Class Flow

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

A tentative vote goes to SIBERIAN STAR, who was value for more than the winning margin when hampered and eventually got up late to score over 3m1f at Catterick last time out. A further rise in distance looks like a good move, and he may have enough to see off recent course winner Invincible Nao, and Supervisor, who wasn't beaten far at Catterick on his most recent outing.

Plenty with claims here, including INVINCIBLE NAO, who had a couple of these rivals behind when scoring here a fortnight ago and remains feasibly treated. He gets the nod. Supervisor and Vision de Maine head the list of dangers

Having stayed on strongly to win over the extended 3m1f here latest, INVINCIBLE NAO looks a good prospect for a further step up in trip.

16:00 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (17/2 +39%) Achnamara	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(7) Achnamara 17/2, Fair handicapper on Flat and opened hurdles account in good style at Sedgefield (2½m, good to soft) on Boxing Day. 13 lb higher mark predictably proved beyond him over this C&D since and subsequent 1 lb drop unlikely to be helpful enough to see him make a meaningful impact in this contest. Went up 13lb for winning easily at Sedgefield and was only seventh here 19 days ago.
8 2nd (8) (7/1 -100%) Balcomie Breeze	7 7/1(-100%)	(8) Balcomie Breeze 7/1, Placed twice in bumpers and left previous hurdles form behind when decisively landing a 15.7f handicap here (good to soft) on first run following a wind op 10 days ago. Now 6 lb higher back up in trip in a tougher race but probably capable of better still given his low mileage. Unexposed as he won well after a wind operation and he's bred for this step up in trip.
3 3rd (3) (4/1 -20%) Foster's Fortune	4 4/1(-20%)	(3) Foster's Fortune 4/1, Successful twice and placed on 4 occasions from half-a-dozen starts since switched to handicaps. Turned over when a shade of odds on at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) but lost little caste in defeat and looks nailed-on for another bold show, despite going up another 4 lb. Lightly raced in-form contender but career best is needed to defy his current mark.
9 4th (9) (11/1 +45%) Romeo Brown	11 11/1(+45%)	(9) Romeo Brown 11/1, Long time without a win and hasn't fired yet this season, finishing well adrift of the second-placed Foster's Fortune when fifth of 6 at Sedgefield last time. Has mostly struggled since winning off a much higher mark at Aintree in late 2022.
6 5th (6) (15/2 +6%) Saligo Bay	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(6) Saligo Bay 15/2, Runner-up final start for Gary & Joshua Moore at Plumpton in October and bettered previous efforts for this yard when recently finishing third of 9 in 16.8f Sedgefield handicap (heavy). However, he doesn't appear to be crying out for this step up in trip. Three-time hurdle winner who ran a solid race on his return to jumping at Sedgefield.
5 6th (5) (10/3 +44%) Final Edgar	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(5) Final Edgar 10/3, Off the mark in a Sedgefield maiden this time last year and, following a couple of low-key runs over fences, he bounced back returned to this sphere when going close in a C&D handicap last month. Remains on an attractive mark up 2 lb and he has to be taken very seriously. Responded well for early pressure to go close over C&D 19 days ago; up 2lb.
4 7th (4) (3/1 -9%) Not A Light	3 3/1(-9%)	(4) Not A Light 3/1, Placed both starts between the flags (also placed sole run in a bumper for previous connections) and made it third time lucky over hurdles when taking a 2½m Hexham maiden (soft) following 2 years off in December. Mark for this handicap debut looks fair and there should be more to come. Won his maiden without much fuss and brings plenty of potential into handicaps.
1 8th (1) (25/1 +11%) Hajey	25 25/1(+11%)	(1) Hajey 25/1, Good record round here, notching second C&D success in 4-runner affair during 2023 Christmas period (also runner-up on 3 occasions over C&D). Left trailing on his reappearance at Sedgefield in October but given a break/wind op since and will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward. Had wind operation since latest below-par run; ideally needs soft or heavy ground.
2 9th (2) (50/1 -79%) Cougar	50 50/1(-79%)	(2) Cougar 50/1, Twice a winner over hurdles for Padraig Roche in Ireland but hasn't shone for some time now, offering little on his debut for this yard last month. Hopes now pinned on the first-time visor helping to spark a revival. Winless since 2022 and has been unable to exploit some help from the handicapper.

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16:00 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

FOSTER'S FORTUNE ran out a comfortable winner at Sedgefield in December before going close off a 7lb higher mark on Boxing Day at the same venue, and this represents a fine opportunity for Chris Grant's progressive gelding to strike again. Hajey is 3lb lower than when finishing second in this contest 12 months ago and is respected following a wind operation, while Not A Light and Saligo Bay are noted too.

Cases can be readily made for several of these but the lightly-raced BALCOMIE BREEZE nevertheless stands out on account of his potential having landed a gamble in good style here recently. That was his first run following a wind op and, now that he has seemingly turned the corner, there could be plenty more to come from this 7-y-o. Final Edgar bounced back to form with a near-miss over C&D last time and he is just about feared most ahead of Not A Light and Foster's Fortune.

The interesting horse is NOT A LIGHT (nap) who is his West Country stable's only runner on the card. He looks very well handicapped.

16:15 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (15/8 +44%) Alto Alto	1.875 15/8(+44%)	(2) Alto Alto 15/8, Four-time course winner including this contest 12 months ago. Yet to make an impact this term but is 3 lb below his last winning mark and could prove dangerous if first-time visor has desired effect. Out of form this season but now 3lb lower than when winning this last year; likes it here.
3 2nd (3) (7/4 +22%) Non Stop	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(3) Non Stop 7/4, Drew a blank over fences last season but returned to winning ways over hurdles when taking a handicap at this course (15.9f) on reappearance in November. Run creditably twice since and is attractively weighted back over the larger obstacles here. Won over hurdles here in November and he's one to consider now back chasing.
1 3rd (1) (10/3 +33%) An Bradan Feasa	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(1) An Bradan Feasa 10/3, Fairly useful 2-time juvenile hurdle winner last season. Creditable couple of efforts to start this campaign but disappointed more recently and remains to be seen if switch to chasing rekindles the spark. Below best over hurdles the last twice but down to a dangerous mark for chase debut.
5 4th (5) (50/1 -100%) Clondaw Robin	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Clondaw Robin 50/1, Still winless over fences (0-29 in this sphere and just 1-39 overall) and faces a tough task from so far out of the handicap here. Remains winless over fences after 30 attempts and he's 18lb out of the handicap today.
4 \|PU\| (4) (13/2 -189%) Jolyjump	6.5 13/2(-189%)	(4) Jolyjump 13/2, Quickly off the mark over fences in 4-runner novice handicap at Southwell (15.8f) in November. Not in the same form at Ludlow next time (possibly unsuited by course) but retains potential. Good win at Southwell two starts ago and going back left-handed today can be a positive.

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16:15 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Alto Alto faced just three rivals when he won this race off 3lb higher last year and although dangerous to underestimate with a visor added, recent form suggests the more progressive JOLYJUMP could be a safer option. Unexposed in this discipline, the son of Kapgarde is highly appealing on just his fourth start over the larger obstacles. C&D winner Non Stop is the pick of the remainder.

NON STOP won over hurdles here earlier this season and figures off a handy mark back over the larger obstacles. He can land the spoils. Jolyjump should appreciate the return to a left-handed track and rates the chief threat.

Preference is for last year's winner ALTO ALTO, who could return to form with a bang now back here in a first-time visor.

16:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (10/3 +26%) Paradoxical	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(5) Paradoxical 10/3, C&D winner. 5/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 9 days ago, running on. Back down in trip and cheekpieces on 1st time. Solid claims. Versatile and in-form contender; likely player if taking well to the headgear.
6 2nd (6) (6/1 +50%) Masqool	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Masqool 6/1, Dual C&D winner this winter. 10/3, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 28 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Successful in last two attempts over C&D but this is a better grade.
4 3rd (4) (10/3 +5%) English Spirit	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(4) English Spirit 10/3, Five-time course winner. Latest win here in October. 17/2, good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago. Big player. Has a respectable strike-rate here; runner-up over C&D last time; major player.
1 4th (1) (8/1 -78%) Saturnalia	8 8/1(-78%)	(1) Saturnalia 8/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 5/1) 16 days ago. Shouldn't be too far away. Last couple of efforts suggest his turn is near; went close at this course latest.
7 5th (7) (14/1 -40%) Golspie	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Golspie 14/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 42 days ago. Place possibilities. Yard also represented by Wyvern. 0-13 since debut win but has become attractively handicapped.
8 6th (8) (11/1 +0%) Wyvern	11 11/1(+0%)	(8) Wyvern 11/1, Course winner. 5/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 10 days ago, never nearer. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Sometimes slowly away; just 1-13 for current yard and comes with risk.
3 7th (3) (33/1 +18%) Young Fire	33 33/1(+18%)	(3) Young Fire 33/1, Course winner. Last of 9 in handicap (50/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 20 days ago. Others make more appeal based on recent exploits. Hasn't scored on AW for nearly two years; opposed on recent form.
2 8th (2) (3/1 +0%) Finn Russell	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Finn Russell 3/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 3/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 30 days ago, reportedly bled. Claims if again on a going day. Won over C&D on penultimate start; nearly followed up latest (bled from nose).

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16:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

FINN RUSSELL had English Spirit (seventh) well behind when successful over C&D in December before hitting the crossbar here last month. Ian Williams' five-year-old might only need to reproduce either of those displays in order to make it two wins from his last three starts. English Spirit put in a better effort to fill the runner-up spot over track and trip latest and could get closer to the selection on this occasion. Paradoxical sports first-time cheekpieces and is another to note.

The vote goes to PARADOXICAL, who has been plying his trade over 1½m of late but was a winner and close second in back-to-back C&D handicaps in December. He remains on a workable mark, depsite being 10 lb higher than for his latest success, and shades preference ahead of English Spirit, who returned to form when hitting the crossbar here recently and a reproduction of that effort would put him firmly in the picture. Golspie makes some each-way appeal.

Preference is for topweight SATURNALIA whose turn looks near. Paradoxical is second choice.

16:30 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (6/5 +13%) Count Of Vendome	1.2 6/5(+13%)	(1) Count Of Vendome 6/5, Unplaced both starts in Irish points but got his Rules career off to a flying start with a Sedgefield bumper win in October. Fine third in listed company at Cheltenham subsequently and this looks a good opportunity. Cheltenham third has taken some knocks but he's clearly a major player at this lower level.
3 2nd (3) (15/8 +58%) White Riot	1.875 15/8(+58%)	(3) White Riot 15/8, Well beaten in a Kempton bumper for Ben Pauling last February but the fact he went off at 100/30 suggests better was anticipated and no shock were he to prove a different proposition on return for Fergal O'Brien. Flat-bred; tailed off at Kempton a year ago but on soft ground and was only 100-30.
2 3rd (2) (17/2 -209%) American Empire	8.5 17/2(-209%)	(2) American Empire 17/2, 15/2, ran to only a modest level when third on Lingfield bumper debut (AW) in December. Will need to take a step forward if he's to seriously trouble Count of Vendome. Some questions asked over what he achieved at Lingfield but trainer is much respected.
5 4th (5) (15/2 -7%) Jet Approach	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(5) Jet Approach 15/2, Jet Away gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Bold Enough and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Wilful. Makes some paper appeal but the stable isn't a regular source of bumper winners. Half-brother to three winning jumpers; stable 4-55 in bumpers recent seasons.
4 5th (4) (14/1 -17%) Fearless Dragon	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Fearless Dragon 14/1, £14,000 Dragon Dancer gelding. Half-brother to fair 2m chaser Halcyon Days. Stable 1-18 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. A watching brief is the percentage call. £14,000 3yo; half-brother to prolific 2m chase winner Halcyon Days; check the market.

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16:30 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Sedgefield winner COUNT OF VENDOME backed that performance up when third in a Listed contest at Cheltenham in November and the son of Getaway sets a decent standard based on the evidence of that display. American Empire may step forward from his third on debut at Lingfield, while Jet Approach is related to several winners and isn't one to discount.

If COUNT OF VENDOME can reproduce anything like the form he showed when third at listed level in November he'll set a good standard for the rest to aim at. White Riot might leave last season's debut effort behind and is selected for the forecast spot.

Count Of Vendome may take some beating but Flat-bred WHITE RIOT could easily be better than he showed on his soft-ground debut.

16:45 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/2 -43%) Getmetothemoon	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(3) Getmetothemoon 5/2, Justified support in 2m Stratford handicap hurdle in June and creditable efforts on all 4 completed starts since, finishing fourth of 10 at Taunton (2m, soft) latest. A prominent showing is likely. Today's race looks weak and this consistent 6yo may have a good opportunity.
1 2nd (1) (2/1 +20%) Little Soiree	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Little Soiree 2/1, Maiden but she didn't make too bad a start to her handicap career when third at Windsor (2m, good to soft) in December. Returns from a short break with her stable among the winners. Gets the vote. 0-10 but fair third at Windsor last time and she might not be far away.
2 3rd (2) (11/4 +63%) A Tickatickatiming	2.75 11/4(+63%)	(2) A Tickatickatiming 11/4, Held on gamely for success in C&D mares' maiden in November 2023. Also placed in handicaps in the spring and arrives fit from a decent run on AW Flat last month. Some fair h'cap runs last spring and respectable return on AW recently; possible contender.
6 4th (6) (12/1 -100%) Little Lady Lucy	12 12/1(-100%)	(6) Little Lady Lucy 12/1, Fair on Flat for Joseph O'Brien, winning a Gowran handicap in September. Well beaten in 3 juvenile hurdles for Joseph O'Brien but it wouldn't be a shock to see her prove a different proposition in handicaps. One to note in the betting. Flat winner who makes handicap hurdle debut off a lowly mark; watch the betting.
5 5th (5) (13/2 -30%) Sawpit Sienna	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(5) Sawpit Sienna 13/2, Creditable third of 6 at Lingfield (2m, good) in November but needs to shrug off a poor effort at Taunton last month in a race she'd won in the 2 previous years. Inconsistent and soundly beaten last time but a case can be made on last year's best form.
4 \|PU\| (4) (125/1 -89%) Delightful Guest	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Delightful Guest 125/1, Showed just poor form over hurdles in Ireland in 2019/20 and pulled up both starts for current yard. Big outsider. Lightly raced 12yo; pulled up the last twice; hard to fancy back from another absence.

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16:45 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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Running off just 3lb higher than when she won at Stratford last summer, GETMETOTHEMOON is an attractive proposition bidding to double her career tally with Chad Bament, who knows her well, claiming a very handy 10lb. Little Soiree runs for a yard that has turned a corner of late and also commands respect having been cut some slack by the handicapper. Sawpit Sienna completes the shortlist.

Chris Gordon has his team in form so it might be worth siding with LITTLE SOIREE, who is 5 lb lower than when third on her Windsor handicap debut in December. The consistent Getmetothemoon is the obvious danger unless the betting speaks in the favour of Neil Mulholland handicap newcomer Little Lady Lucy.

Preference is for the consistent GETMETOTHEMOON in a race in which the majority have something to prove.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (1/1 +33%) Megaphone	1 1/1(+33%)	(1) Megaphone 1/1, Twice-raced winner. First run since leaving Roger Varian when winning 6-runner maiden at Kempton (6f, 5/6) 8 days ago. Can do better again and boasts solid claims despite the penalty. Twice-raced colt who made all at Kempton last month and is likely to improve further.
2 2nd (2) (16/1 +36%) Ay Gee Ell	16 16/1(+36%)	(2) Ay Gee Ell 16/1, Very green when eighth of 14 in novice at Thirsk (6f, good) on debut in July. Slowly away and always behind at Thirsk in sole 2yo start.
3 3rd (3) (5/2 +17%) Desert Champion	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(3) Desert Champion 5/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/3, 1¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Megaphone in maiden at Kempton (6f) 33 days ago. In the mix. Ties in with Megaphone on latest 6f effort; drop in trip likely to suit; possibilities.
6 4th (6) (10/3 -122%) Queenofdestruction	3.333333 10/3(-122%)	(6) Queenofdestruction 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, second of 3 in novice at Chelmsford City (5f) 25 days ago. Good chance on these terms. Proved resurgent at at Chelmsford last time; leading contender on these terms.
5 5th (5) (50/1 -100%) Snow Creek	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Snow Creek 50/1, 16,000 gns 2-y-o, Wootton Bassett gelding. Dam, runner-up both starts at 1m-1¼m, half-sister to high-class Ribchester, champion older miler in Europe. 9/2, fourth of 7 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 10 days ago. Should improve. Signs of ability in Southwell event; nicely bred and open to improvement.
4 6th (4) (250/1 -150%) Red Vines	250 250/1(-150%)	(4) Red Vines 250/1, Iffraaj colt. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful US 2-y-o 7f-8.5f (minor stakes) winner Carving. Last of 7 in maiden at this course (8.6f, 200/1) on debut 52 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Trailed home last of seven in 8.5f maiden at this venue.

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17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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MEGAPHONE made a good impression when making all to beat a subsequent winner over 6f at Kempton last month and he is likely to have plenty more to offer. George Boughey's three-year-old showed bundles of pace on that occasion, so the drop in trip shouldn't pose him any problems. Queenofdestruction has occupied the runner-up berth on three of her four starts to date and holds an obvious chance, while Desert Champion is another to note.

MEGAPHONE improved on debut form when justifying market confidence in straightforward fashion at Kempton and can defy a penalty with further progress likely. Queenofdestruction can fill the runner-up spot again ahead of Desert Champion, who is 7 lb better off with the selection having finished behind him at Kempton.

The filly QUEENOFDESTRUCTION has the best chance at the weights, while Megaphone warrants respect with further progress plausible.

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (15/8 +25%) Counsel	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(1) Counsel 15/8, Ran right up to best when resuming winning ways in 6-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 2/1) 3 days ago, well on top finish. Carries 4 lb penalty for that success but looks a likely player. All wins at Lingfield, the most recent three days ago on only his second attempt over 5f.
2 2nd (2) (11/2 +66%) Catch Cunningham	5.5 11/2(+66%)	(2) Catch Cunningham 11/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. 17/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 23 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Successful in three of his last five attempts in Class 5; interesting back at this level.
7 3rd (7) (18/1 -100%) Gogo Yubari	18 18/1(-100%)	(7) Gogo Yubari 18/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 16 runs last year. 15/2, respectable 1¾ lengths third of 6 to Counsel in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 3 days ago. Can make presence felt. Held by Counsel on Lingfield running but is proven at Wolverhampton, unlike that rival.
4 4th (4) (9/4 +44%) Darlo Pride	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(4) Darlo Pride 9/4, C&D winner who arrives on back of creditable second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 10 days ago. Enters calculations. Consistent; record here features wins in this race last year and most recent course start.
10 5th (10) (14/1 +0%) Buraback	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Buraback 14/1, 4-time course winner. Four wins from 20 runs last year. Bit below form 2¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Rosenpur in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, nearest finish. Others more persuasive. Held by Rosenpur on C&D running last week and this is a step back up in class.
3 6th (3) (10/1 +50%) Ecclesiastical	10 10/1(+50%)	(3) Ecclesiastical 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Last of 9 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 63 days ago. Work to do. Scored over C&D in September on most recent Class 5 attempt; absent for two months.
9 7th (9) (22/1 +33%) Jeans Maite	22 22/1(+33%)	(9) Jeans Maite 22/1, C&D winner. 12/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 17 days ago. Others are more convincing. Successful over C&D in 2021 but has done most of her racing and winning at Southwell.
6 8th (6) (20/1 +9%) Angel's Call	20 20/1(+9%)	(6) Angel's Call 20/1, C&D winner. Last of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 50/1). Off 175 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Regressive in 6f handicaps; 1-1 over 5f, the success in novice event at this course.

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

COUNSEL and Rosenpur are both last-time-out scorers, but a slight preference is for the former after his comfortable victory at Lingfield on Friday. Provided the seven-year-old has no issues with this quick turnaround, he could defy a 4lb penalty. As for the latter, he is seeking his third C&D victory from his last four outings, so has to be taken seriously. Of the remainder, Darlo Pride makes the most appeal.

BEAR ROCK is low mileage for her age and arrives on the back of a career-best effort here last month. She is the pick in an open-looking contest. Recent winners Counsel and Rosenpur look the likeliest dangers.

Last year's winner DARLO PRIDE holds particularly solid claims and is first choice ahead of Catch Cunningham.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (6/4 +77%) Scarlet Sunset	1.5 6/4(+77%)	(2) Scarlet Sunset 6/4, Thrice-raced winner. One win from 3 runs last year. 6/1, won 11-runner maiden at this course (8.6f) 58 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed. Improvement will be needed if she's to follow up on this handicap debut. Won 8.6f maiden here in December & could continue to progress; respected on handicap debut.
1 2nd (1) (5/2 +9%) Panama Black	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) Panama Black 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, creditable second of 7 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 13 days ago, not ideally placed. Significantly up in trip and will be a threat if his stamina passes the test. Kept on well for second over 7f here last time; in the mix if seeing out this new trip.
4 3rd (4) (8/1 +0%) Northwest Passage	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Northwest Passage 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, good third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 12 days ago. Down 1 lb and he's not without a chance. Fair 3rd over 1m at Kempton last time and pedigree provides optimism regarding longer trip.
5 4th (5) (11/1 -22%) Flaine	11 11/1(-22%)	(5) Flaine 11/1, Latest win at Southwell in December. Good third of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 10 days ago. Should make her presence felt. Two wins late last year and good third at Newcastle last time; can be thereabouts.
3 5th (3) (9/2 +25%) Packetofbiscuits	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Packetofbiscuits 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at this course (7.2f) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others make more appeal. Has had excuses here in both handicaps (7f); brings potential to this longer trip.
6 6th (6) (16/1 -433%) Jonny Garlic	16 16/1(-433%)	(6) Jonny Garlic 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (11/10) at this course (8.6f) 9 days ago. Strong form claims but not sure that this step up in trip is what he wants. In good form for this yard in handicaps; player if stamina isn't an issue now up in trip.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Scarlet Sunset appreciated stepping up to 1m1f when she won a maiden here in December and could continue to progress on her handicap debut. However, this is a deeper race and it could be worth taking a punt on NORTHWEST PASSAGE being able to put his superior experience to good use. Panama Black has looked ready for a stronger test of stamina and he too can figure.

This looks trappy and the suggestion is PANAMA BLACK, who shaped as though ready for a step up in trip when finding just one too good off this mark in a 7.2f handicap here recently. Stamina certainly won't be an issue for Flaine on the back of her solid third upped to 1¼m at Newcastle and she is next on the list ahead of Jonny Garlic, for whom this step up in trip is of dubious benefit.

The filly SCARLET SUNSET showed a good attitude to win a maiden over 8.6f here in December and is taken to follow up.

18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (10/1 -43%) Outreach	10 10/1(-43%)	(9) Outreach 10/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Good fourth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. Both wins over C&D; something to find on recent handicap efforts.
11 2nd (11) (9/2 +18%) You Are Everything	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(11) You Are Everything 9/2, Modest mare. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Not seen to best effect when fifth of 10 in minor event at this course (6.1f, 17/2) 16 days ago, not clear run. Not taken lightly on these terms. In-form maiden; shapes as if this step back up to 7f will suit; respected.
4 3rd (4) (9/2 +10%) Big Narstie	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Big Narstie 9/2, Quirky sort. C&D winner. Three wins from 17 runs last year. 6¾ lengths last of 8 to Ajrad in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs to bounce back. Interesting back in a classified race; form figures at this level read 212.
6 4th (6) (20/1 -25%) Lupset Flossy Pop	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Lupset Flossy Pop 20/1, Modest mare. One win from 32 Flat runs. 22/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW) 17 days ago. Blinkers back on. Has achieved little in two starts this winter.
2 5th (2) (16/1 +20%) Balmy Breese	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) Balmy Breese 16/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 28/1, respectable sixth of 10 in minor event at this course (6.1f) 16 days ago. Started the year with a good effort but has failed to back up that form.
3 6th (3) (11/2 -38%) Bernie The Bear	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(3) Bernie The Bear 11/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 8/1, good length second of 8 to Ajrad in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Can give another good account. Ties in closely with Ajrad on C&D running last time; one of the main players.
1 7th (1) (10/3 +33%) Ajrad	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(1) Ajrad 10/3, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 12/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 5 days ago. Capable. Scored over C&D (sole Wolverhampton run) last month; major contender back here.
7 8th (7) (9/2 +25%) Miss Calculation	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(7) Miss Calculation 9/2, Modest mare. C&D winner. 15/2, respectable second of 9 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 3 days ago, no match for winner. Player. Only 1-25 on AW but has consistent classified form this year; solid claims.
8 9th (8) (20/1 +20%) Morning Suit	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Morning Suit 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 50/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap at this C&D 56 days ago. Largely poor form in handicaps for current stable.
10 10th (10) (40/1 -150%) Socialise	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) Socialise 40/1, Modest gelding. One win from 27 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Eighth of 9 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 30 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael Appleby. Big turnaround is needed on debut for new yard.
5 11th (5) (66/1 +0%) Dodgy Bob	66 66/1(+0%)	(5) Dodgy Bob 66/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (66/1) 23 days ago. Veteran who has meagre RPRs this year.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The likes of Ajrad, Bernie The Bear and Miss Calculation are closely matched based on recent all-weather encounters. However, with none of that trio exactly noted for reliability, this could be a good time to give BALMY BREESE another chance. His form against this calibre of opponent stacks up well and, having responded kindly to Gina Mangan in the plate of late, he might be a bit of value.

YOU ARE EVERYTHING is in better form than her recent form figures suggest and could be worth chancing returned to 7f. There isn't much between Bernie The Bear and Ajrad judged on their recent handicap form here and they head the dangers.

With the return to 7f a likely plus, in-form maiden YOU ARE EVERYTHING is taken to get off the mark. Big Narstie is second choice.

19:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (4/1 +0%) Heerathetrack	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Heerathetrack 4/1, Modest gelding. Sixteen runs since last win in 2024. 11/2, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 21 days ago, not ideally placed. Enters calculations. Not eligible for this level since two 7f classified wins last January; leading shout.
6 1st (6) (12/1 -33%) Evoluir	12 12/1(-33%)	(6) Evoluir 12/1, Modest gelding. Respectable fifth of 9 in minor event (9/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. Off the mark at Southwell (6f) in October; knocking on the door over 7f of late.
10 2nd (10) (5/2 +9%) Match Anthem	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(10) Match Anthem 5/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Creditable second of 11 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f, 13/8) 11 days ago. Should go well again. Has won his last two 7f starts, over C&D in the second of them; good claims.
11 3rd (11) (5/2 +17%) Seas Of Elzaam	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(11) Seas Of Elzaam 5/2, Modest gelding. Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 5/2) 17 days ago, conceding first run. Expected to be bang there. Five AW wins; mostly quiet in 2024 but in better form on last 2 starts; thereabouts.
5 4th (5) (25/1 -213%) Coconut Bay	25 25/1(-213%)	(5) Coconut Bay 25/1, Modest mare. C&D winner. 7/1, respectable fifth of 9 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 11 days ago, going off too hard. C&D winner in 2024; up and down since turf win in August; needs more than of late.
9 5th (9) (12/1 +64%) Lion's Dream	12 12/1(+64%)	(9) Lion's Dream 12/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 3 days ago. Lightly raced since winning debut in 2022; struggling to recapture form but down in grade.
4 6th (4) (14/1 -56%) Buttercross Flyer	14 14/1(-56%)	(4) Buttercross Flyer 14/1, Modest filly. One win from 27 Flat runs. Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 23 days ago. Won on Tapeta elsewhere; creditable 4th over C&D in January; did not repeat it week later.
3 7th (3) (20/1 -100%) Baulac	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) Baulac 20/1, Poor gelding. Last of 8 in minor event (5/2) at this course (8.6f) 13 days ago, doing too much too soon. Bits of promise as 3yo; very mixed these days but showed more on most recent 7f start.
1 8th (1) (18/1 -13%) Available Angel	18 18/1(-13%)	(1) Available Angel 18/1, Modest mare. Two wins from 46 Flat runs. Twenty five runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 16/1) 11 days ago. Has won a turf classified but 0-24 on the AW and others are preferred at the weights.
2 9th (2) (7/1 +79%) Baroque Pearl	7 7/1(+79%)	(2) Baroque Pearl 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in novice (250/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 67 days ago. Down in trip. Modest form at 1m and 1m2f; drop in trip down to this very realistic level should help.
8 10th (8) (100/1 -150%) Jazz State	100 100/1(-150%)	(8) Jazz State 100/1, Seventh of 10 in minor event (40/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 17 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Modest form, including when well held in a recent 7f Lingfield classified.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Heerathetrack and MATCH ANTHEM top the shortlist. While the former can get competitive at this level, the latter has been more profitable to follow and reverting to 7f can initiate a return to winning ways, with Luke Morris, who was in the plate when he won over C&D on Boxing Day, retaining the ride. Available Angel should also go well, while Seas Of Elzaam merits a second look after hinting at a revival at Lingfield most recently.

SEAS OF ELZAAM looks capable of winning one of these having conceded first run to the winner when second in a similar event at Lingfield last month. Match Anthem and Heerathetrack are others to consider.

Heerathetrack can be dangerous back at this level but MATCH ANTHEM gets the vote on the basis of his good C&D win in December.

19:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (16/5 +9%) Honrado	3.2 16/5(+9%)	(10) Honrado 16/5, Posted best effort for some time, in first-time cheekpieces, when second of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (12f, AW, 12/1) 17 days ago. Likely contender. Better in the cheekpieces when second to an odds-on fav in one of these races last time.
5 (5) (10/3 +52%) Fascinating Lips	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(5) Fascinating Lips 10/3, Modest gelding. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Blinkers on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Has the ability to feature at this level should first-time blinkers trigger a revival.
9 (9) (5/1 -25%) Zooks	5 5/1(-25%)	(9) Zooks 5/1, Still looking for first success but has acquitted herself in both starts this year, latest when creditable second of 9 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f) 10 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again. Longstanding maiden but found only one too good in a 1m4f classified ten days ago.
2 (2) (11/2 -38%) Busby	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(2) Busby 11/2, Four-time course winner. Latest win at Southwell in December. 7/2, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 2 days ago. Back up in trip. Visor back on. Shortlist material. 1m4f Southwell winner in December and has continued to run well.
4 (4) (8/1 +76%) Dundory	8 8/1(+76%)	(4) Dundory 8/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 100/1) 33 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes limited appeal. Six turf wins but now 0-20 on AW and arrives here in no form; readily opposed.
6 (6) (14/1 -155%) Foinix	14 14/1(-155%)	(6) Foinix 14/1, Modest gelding. Latest win at Lingfield in August. 5/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Hasn't been offering much in handicaps but he's capable at this level.
7 (7) (16/1 -33%) Handel	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Handel 16/1, Modest gelding. One win from 41 Flat runs. 25/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.6f). Off 91 days. Significantly up in trip. Blinkers back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Has a strike-rate of 1-41 and hasn't convinced over this far in the past.
8 (8) (16/1 +20%) Villazon	16 16/1(+20%)	(8) Villazon 16/1, First run since leaving Deborah Faulkner when last of 9 in handicap (10/3) at this C&D 35 days ago. Something to prove at present. Only 100-30 for a C&D handicap on last month's stable debut but stopped quickly.
12 (12) (25/1 +11%) Tancredi	25 25/1(+11%)	(12) Tancredi 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (80/1) 14 days ago. Others more appealing. Well held in three runs for this yard, in 1m/1m4f handicaps the last twice.
11 (11) (28/1 -75%) Pop Noodle	28 28/1(-75%)	(11) Pop Noodle 28/1, Modest gelding. Seventh of 9 in minor event at this course (9.5f, 11/2) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Still looking for first success. The odd bit of promise but remains a maiden and has stamina to prove over this far.
1 (1) (33/1 -18%) Anticipating	33 33/1(-18%)	(1) Anticipating 33/1, Modest mare. 66/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (14f) 9 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. A maiden who has occasionally threatened but seems in no sort of form at the minute.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Having posted another creditable effort in defeat when runner-up in handicap company over 1m2f at Newcastle nine days ago, compensation could beckon for BUSBY. A return to his last winning distance should only help and the veteran looks more than capable of scoring in classified company. Fascinating Lips faces his easiest assignment for quite some time and the Canford Cliffs gelding is feared most, ahead of Foinix.

HONRADO hasn't been with his new yard long and was clear of the rest when runner-up to a thriving sort at Lingfield last month. He makes fair appeal. Busby and Zooks look the likeliest dangers.

Although yet to win, ZOOKS is knocking on the door and she had a wide trip when going close in a classified at Southwell last time.

20:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (5/4 +77%) Zafaan	1.25 5/4(+77%)	(8) Zafaan 5/4, Placed twice in maiden hurdles for this stable prior to running well back on the Flat when narrowly denied in a classified event over this trip at Southwell recently. Should go close at the least with a repeat of that form. Went very close at Southwell ten days ago on classified debut and first attempt over 1m4f.
7 (7) (11/2 +39%) Walk The Moon	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(7) Walk The Moon 11/2, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs but has run with credit to reach the frame in a pair of C&D handicaps this year. Ought to be competitive again. Maiden; solid efforts in two C&D handicaps this year (form has received several boosts).
12 (12) (11/2 +39%) This Time Maybe	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(12) This Time Maybe 11/2, Maiden but has started 2025 with 2 creditable placed efforts over C&D. Another who can't be discounted. Ties in with fellow maiden Walk The Moon on C&D efforts this year; the form has substance.
4 (4) (7/1 -56%) National Health	7 7/1(-56%)	(4) National Health 7/1, 13/8 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 10 in classified vent at this course (9.5f) 14 days ago, no match for winner. Step up in trip should suit. Placed in 9.5f classified events this year, shaping as if this new trip is worth exploring.
1 (1) (14/1 -40%) Cosmic View	14 14/1(-40%)	(1) Cosmic View 14/1, Maiden who has yet to make an impact this winter. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces back on. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Still a maiden and has unconvincing form for current yard; classified debut.
11 (11) (14/1 -155%) Spartan Times	14 14/1(-155%)	(11) Spartan Times 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/2, respectable third of 9 in classified event at this course (9.5f) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on first time. Much less exposed than most of these and high on the shortlist. Improved form over 9.5f here the last twice; possibilities if taking well to headgear.
5 (5) (14/1 -17%) Ocean Ridge	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Ocean Ridge 14/1, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 9 in C&D handicap 35 days ago. Hood back on. Interesting back at this level; recorded sole win in C&D classified contest.
3 (3) (25/1 -355%) Limelight	25 25/1(-355%)	(3) Limelight 25/1, First run since leaving Stuart Edmunds when very good third of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Lingfield (1¼m) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Merits consideration under Shoemark. Maiden; ran encouragingly in Lingfield handicap last month on return from absence.
9 (9) (25/1 -108%) Disquietude	25 25/1(-108%)	(9) Disquietude 25/1, Modest maiden. 10/1, creditable third of 10 in classified event at this course (9.5f) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Maiden whose consistent classified form this year includes two placed efforts here.
10 (10) (25/1 -25%) Liberty Looming	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Liberty Looming 25/1, First run since leaving Adam Nicol when creditable fourth of 10 in classified event at Lingfield (1½m) 17 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Something to find on form. Modest fourth on debut for new stable; needs improvement to get off the mark.
6 (6) (200/1 -300%) One Colour	200 200/1(-300%)	(6) One Colour 200/1, Dual bumper winner for Rase Guest but struggled on the Flat for Max Young last year. Off since finishing well held on hurdle debut in September. Bumper wins for previous yard; poor form (Flat/hurdle) for current stable.

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

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

ZAFAAN found only a higher-rated rival too strong in a similar contest at Southwell recently and he makes plenty of appeal on this quick turnaround. That was the five-year-old's first outing over 1m4f on the Flat and any improvement should make him tough to pass. Fellow in-form rival National Health could unlock some potential on this rise in distance and he may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Limelight.

Plenty with chances in the second division of this classified event but ZAFAAN might prove the answer having been in good form over hurdles and on the Flat for new trainer Charlie Clover in recent months. An unexposed profile suggests Spartan Times may do better again and he's second choice ahead of Limelight and National Health.

An open event in which plenty of the runners have possibilities. The percentage call goes to ZAFAAN, ahead of National Health.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (13/8 +35%) King Of Speed	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(2) King Of Speed 13/8, C&D winner in November. Good second of 9 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 5 days ago, running on. Can make presence felt. Close second at Kempton five days ago; won this race last year; respected.
6 (6) (5/1 +75%) My Brother Mike	5 5/1(+75%)	(6) My Brother Mike 5/1, C&D winner in November but needs to shrug off poor runs on his last 2 outings. Form has dipped this year; could rebound with Rossa Ryan up for first time.
3 (3) (5/1 +29%) Snooze Lane	5 5/1(+29%)	(3) Snooze Lane 5/1, Four-time course winner. Wasn't seen to best effect when sixth here on his final 2 outings in 2024 and he's back on a good mark if fully primed for this first run for 10 weeks. Four-time course winner; remains well treated on best form; not ruled out.
9 (9) (15/2 -7%) Conquest Of Power	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(9) Conquest Of Power 15/2, 2/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Player if in the same form. Well treated on peak form but has something to prove at this trip.
7 (7) (17/2 +6%) Ravenglass	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(7) Ravenglass 17/2, C&D winner. 3/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkers back on. C&D success in October; has made the frame four times since; solid claims.
4 (4) (10/1 -122%) Marioento	10 10/1(-122%)	(4) Marioento 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Improved when fourth of 10 on C&D handicap debut a fortnight ago and could easily have more to offer for his good stable. Showed improvement with close fourth over C&D (handicap debut) last time.
1 (1) (20/1 +20%) Mariner	20 20/1(+20%)	(1) Mariner 20/1, Cheekpieces on first time, eleventh of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Newcastle (1m) 20 days ago. Will need to leave that effort well behind. Never figured at Newcastle most recently and remains a maiden.
5 (5) (28/1 +15%) Made All	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Made All 28/1, Modest maiden. 33/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) when last seen in October. Has undergone wind surgery since. Also wears first-time cheekpieces. Inconsistent maiden; had wind surgery since last run; headgear applied.
8 (8) (33/1 -230%) Till It Shines	33 33/1(-230%)	(8) Till It Shines 33/1, Modest maiden. 12/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Maiden whose recent form includes two respectable efforts over 7f here.

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

Conquest Of Power returned to form with a solid second at Newcastle six days ago and the five-year-old must enter the reckoning racing off an unchanged mark. However, KING OF SPEED is a 1lb lower than his recent close-up second at Kempton and he edges the vote. The unexposed Marioento offered encouragement on his fourth-placed handicap bow over C&D in late January and any further improvement could see him battling out the finish as well.

KING OF SPEED ran well in an apprentice event at Kempton last week and can land a second C&D win of the winter with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle. Marioento rates an obvious threat as an unexposed sort from a leading yard, while course-specialist Snooze Lane is back on a good mark if returning from a short break at the top of his game.

On the back of a sound effort, KING OF SPEED (nap) could well record a second win in this contest. Marioento is second pick.

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

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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Races & Results Monday 10th February 2025

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13:45 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f Race Class Flow

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16:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:45 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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