1 Sunday 16th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 16th February 2025

There were 23 Races on Sunday 16th February 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 9 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Punchestown, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 16th February 2025

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

12:52 Lingfield Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 1st (5) (6/5 -50%) Winnebago	1.2 6/5(-50%)	(5) Winnebago 6/5, Promising type. 5/4, second of 7 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, soft). Off 124 days. Excellent opportunity here. Sets the standard after three turf runs (6f) last August-October, runner-up in last two.
1 2nd (1) (6/4 +63%) Dancing Terror	1.5 6/4(+63%)	(1) Dancing Terror 6/4, 6,000 gns yearling, Territories gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f winner Conga and 5f-1m winner Dance Alone. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to very smart 6f-1m winner Gift Horse. 11/2, won 10-runner novice at this C&D (AW) on debut 47 days ago, slowly away. Should progress. 11-2, overcame a slow start to launch a winning challenge in a restricted novice over C&D.
3 3rd (3) (4/1 -33%) Express Train	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Express Train 4/1, €100,000 foal, €120,000 yearling, Invincible Spirit colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 6f winner Space Cowboy and 2-y-o 7f winner Ikigai. Dam unraced half-sister to Japanese Group 2 winner Mikki Charm. One to consider for yard capable of readying a newcomer. 120,000euros yearling; 7th foal; Invincible Spirit half-brother to 3 winners, 2 useful.
6 4th (6) (22/1 -57%) Yielding To None	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Yielding To None 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, third of 5 in novice at this C&D (AW) 34 days ago. Best when third of five in C&D novice, coming from last at 66-1; needs to build on that.
2 5th (2) (250/1 -279%) Celtic Diligence	250 250/1(-279%)	(2) Celtic Diligence 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 13 in novice at Kempton (8f, 150/1). Off 163 days. No form claims and looks one for handicaps.
4 6th (4) (300/1 -355%) Irishiko	300 300/1(-355%)	(4) Irishiko 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 10 in maiden at Epsom (7f, good, 200/1). Off 174 days. Two heavy defeats in August (7f); seemed to get worked up before latest.

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Dancing Terror made his way through the field to record a debut victory over track and trip on New Year's Eve and with any amount of improvement to come, he has to be considered. However, it may be a tough ask to give his 4lb penalty away to the 85-rated WINNEBAGO. Tom Clover's three-year-old has taken the silver medal home on both of his last two starts at Yarmouth and this step up in trip could bring out the improvement required to go one better. Any market confidence behind newcomer Express Train would be interesting.

WINNEBAGO was beaten only by a couple of useful sorts when twice runner-up at Yarmouth in the autumn and this looks an excellent opportunity. Andrew Balding's newcomer Express Train may emerge as the biggest threat with Dancing Terror winning just an ordinary C&D novice on New Year's Eve.

Tom Clover's WINNEBAGO should have a good chance if his turf form is transferred and a stablemate pulled off a similar feat this week.

13:22 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 1st (7) (15/8 +71%) Coolagh Magic	1.875 15/8(+71%)	(7) Coolagh Magic 15/8, 4-time course winner. Latest win here in February. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 5 days ago. Enters calculations. 9yo but a resurgent one and likely to go well again after winning his last two visits here.
8 2nd (8) (12/1 -41%) Beaumadier	12 12/1(-41%)	(8) Beaumadier 12/1, 2/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 24 days ago, doing too much too soon. First run for yard after leaving Daragh Bourke. Ex-Irish; won debut for Daragh Bourke at Newcastle (5f); lesser shows on both starts since.
5 3rd (5) (11/2 +31%) Harry Brown	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(5) Harry Brown 11/2, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 11/2) 9 days ago. Having tumbled down the weights, more competitive in C&D handicaps on last three outings.
4 4th (4) (10/3 +17%) Mick's Spirit	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(4) Mick's Spirit 10/3, 7-time C&D winner. Belied market weakness to win 8-runner handicap at this C&D (AW, 25/1) 25 days ago, just holding on. Should remain competitive. Made all from stall 1 here on latest outing; that was his second run after five months off.
10 5th (10) (28/1 -40%) Lion Ring	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Lion Ring 28/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 19 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. 20/1, taken on for the lead when ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 51 days ago. Hot spell in the autumn; less so on last three efforts but 2lb below his last winning mark.
3 6th (3) (13/2 +28%) Harb	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(3) Harb 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 5/1, bit below form third of 7 in handicap at this course (6f, AW) 25 days ago. Got up in the nick of time over C&D in November; rather disappointing here on latest start.
6 7th (6) (10/1 +0%) The Defiant	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) The Defiant 10/1, 3-time C&D winner. 5/1, 2¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Mick's Spirit in handicap at this C&D (AW) 25 days ago. Can give a good account. Fully effective over C&D; Jack Dace rode him for last six outings, including three seconds.
2 8th (2) (16/1 -78%) Four Adaay	16 16/1(-78%)	(2) Four Adaay 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Sandown in September. 18/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, AW) 75 days ago. Busy on turf and usually competitive; 3-9 on AW, including two 5f wins here; not dismissed.
9 9th (9) (17/2 +0%) Pop Dancer	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(9) Pop Dancer 17/2, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, excuses when 2 lengths fourth of 9 to Rosenpur in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 13 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Case on 2024 form, as he keeps coming down the weights, but others are more persuasive.

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MICK'S SPIRIT produced a 25/1 surprise when successful by a short head over C&D last month and is only 2lb higher for that triumph. With Daniel Muscutt booked and a plum draw in stall 1, it would be no surprise to see him lead from pillar to post again. Rosenpur is in fine form, making it two wins out of his last three outings at Wolverhampton last time, and should remain competitive, while Harb is another to note.

POP DANCER wasn't seen to best effect when fourth behind Rosenpur at Wolverhampton 2 weeks ago so is worth another chance off a tempting mark. Rosenpur is an obvious threat again with Coolagh Magic another to consider.

While none of them are that easy to dismiss from e-w claims, the most likely winners may well be MICK'S SPIRIT and Coolagh Magic.

13:52 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (9/2 +44%) Bravo Zulu	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(3) Bravo Zulu 9/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. 2½ lengths fifth of 7 to Rey De La Batalla in handicap at this course (7f) 9 days ago. First-time cheekpieces replace blinkers. Switches to cheekpieces; player with the same galvanising effect as blinkers had initially.
7 2nd (7) (4/1 +11%) Rey De La Batalla	4 4/1(+11%)	(7) Rey De La Batalla 4/1, Two wins early last year and went in again in 7f course handicap 9 days ago. Had the run of that race so a 4 lb rise may leave him vulnerable. 7f win here nine days ago but he looked just as effective last term over 1m as 7f; up 4lb.
4 3rd (4) (9/4 +55%) Invincible Aura	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(4) Invincible Aura 9/4, Boasts a very solid AW profile, resuming winning ways over C&D last month. Creditable in-frame efforts twice since and should go well again. Career-best form over C&D (1st and a close 3rd) this year prior to his Wolverhampton 4th.
2 4th (2) (14/1 -180%) Diamondonthehill	14 14/1(-180%)	(2) Diamondonthehill 14/1, 10/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 16 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Respected. Placed on Tapeta on last two starts; place chance if he's as good on this Polytrack debut.
5 5th (5) (10/1 +38%) Robbo	10 10/1(+38%)	(5) Robbo 10/1, 33/1, first run since leaving Charlie Hills when respectable seventh of 12 in C&D handicap 29 days ago. May come on for that first run in 3 months. Showed promise when 33-1 over C&D four weeks ago for new yard; needs a second look.
1 6th (1) (9/1 -125%) Al Waqidi	9 9/1(-125%)	(1) Al Waqidi 9/1, Won maiden/novice events over 8.6f and 1¼m for Charlie Appleby in 2020/21. Off nearly 4 years but showed he retains plenty of ability when third of 4 in 6f Wolverhampton novice last month. Steps back up in trip for handicap debut. 1,374-day absence before last month's return, an encouraging run given the inadequate 6f.
8 7th (8) (18/1 -50%) Thapa Vc	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Thapa Vc 18/1, 16/1, respectable 2¼ lengths third of 7 to Rey De La Batalla in 7f course handicap 9 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Blinkers back on. Has to be taken seriously. Fine AW performer but seen mostly over 7f; 0-8 (twice second) over about 1m.
9 8th (9) (11/2 +0%) Cavalry Call	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(9) Cavalry Call 11/2, Winner at Yarmouth in September. 5/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Looked close to his best at Southwell on latest outing and now tries cheekpieces.
6 9th (6) (66/1 -230%) Party Island	66 66/1(-230%)	(6) Party Island 66/1, Five-time course winner but over longer trips. 14/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (1¼m, good) when last seen in September. Might be best watched back from 5 months off. Absent five months and this race is likely to precede a return to longer trips.

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Diamondonthehill has made the frame in this grade on both of his last two outings, most recently at Southwell, and has to be respected off a workable mark. However, the vote goes to CAVALRY CALL, who finished a fair fourth at Southwell on his most recent start and was kindly dropped 1lb for that effort. The four-year-old sports first-time cheekpieces, which could eke out the improvement required to regain the winning thread. Last-time-out course scorer (7f) Rey De La Batalla completes the shortlist.

The extended 1m at Wolverhampton seemed to just stretch INVINCIBLE AURA last time and he can resume winning ways. Thapa Vc, Diamondonthehill and Bravo Zulu head the dangers in a competitive handicap.

Invincible Aura and Al Waqidi are shortlisted but REY DE LA BATALLA has improved this winter and may back up his recent 7f win.

14:00 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 1st (7) (2/5 +20%) Stressfree	0.4 2/5(+20%)	(7) Stressfree 2/5, Useful on the Flat and should improve on encouraging hurdles debut third at Catterick (2m, good to soft) on New Year's Day. Hard to beat. Useful 3-time Flat winner who was 3rd on hurdle debut; this looks a very good opportunity.
3 2nd (3) (25/1 +62%) Gemini Man	25 25/1(+62%)	(3) Gemini Man 25/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Pulled up on his hurdle debut in Ireland last March (for previous yard). Very modest maiden on the Flat and pulled up last March on sole hurdle start.
5 3rd (5) (12/1 -71%) Natzor	12 12/1(-71%)	(5) Natzor 12/1, Fairly useful handicapper at up to 1½m on the Flat for David O'Meara, successful twice on AW in 2024, including when last seen in October. Has had wind surgery ahead of hurdle debut for new yard. Should be up to making his presence felt if taking to the new discipline. Two-time Flat winner who could make a hurdler; possible player on stable debut.
1 4th (1) (11/2 +45%) Chichester	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(1) Chichester 11/2, Smart performer at his best on Flat but below that level in 2024. Never involved when seventh of 14 on his belated Kelso hurdle debut just after Christmas but should be capable of better at some point. Soundly beaten on hurdle debut but smart on the Flat in his prime; interesting.
8 5th (8) (5/1 +9%) Supreme George	5 5/1(+9%)	(8) Supreme George 5/1, Irish point recruit who ran to a fair level when runner-up in a 2m Doncaster at the end of November. Not in anything like the same form when only sixth at Catterick since but he's probably still the chief threat to Stressfree. Disappointing at 2m3f last time but runner-up over 2m previously; might not be far away.
9 6th (9) (250/1 -213%) Cosmic Jet	250 250/1(-213%)	(9) Cosmic Jet 250/1, Well held in 2 bumpers for John O'Donoghue. Can only watch now hurdling for new trainer. Down the field in both bumpers; a transformation is needed on his hurdle and stable debut.
4 7th (4) (300/1 -100%) King Gold Boy	300 300/1(-100%)	(4) King Gold Boy 300/1, Last of 7 in 2 bumpers in November. Likely outsider now hurdling. Big odds and failed to beat a rival in his two bumpers.
2 \|U\| (2) (20/1 -43%) Freedom Day	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Freedom Day 20/1, Fair Flat winner. Makes hurdle debut for Paul Robson having left Mark Walford since a below-par run on AW in September. Fair performer on the Flat and it's possible he'll make a hurdler; not ruled out.
6 \|PU\| (6) (40/1 +39%) Split Stone	40 40/1(+39%)	(6) Split Stone 40/1, Well held in a bumper and 2 hurdles. Kelso last time was a step in the right direction but he needs another big one today.

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STRESSFREE was a beaten favourite when third on his hurdling debut last month but the useful Flat performer showed enough to suggest that he can be successful in a race of this nature. Chichester has a similar profile to the selection and should not be underestimated, while Natzor won over 1m2f on the level in October and any market support for him would have to be noted.

This looks a good opportunity for STRESSFREE to build on a promising first effort over hurdles at Catterick on New Year's Day. Supreme George might be the one to follow him home unless the betting speaks in the favour of hurdle newcomer Natzor, a former stablemate of the selection.

Useful Flat performer STRESSFREE was an encouraging third at Catterick on his hurdle debut and can get off the mark in this code.

14:10 Punchestown Novices Chase 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
2 (2) (11/4 +21%) Release The Beast	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(2) Release The Beast 11/4, Fairly useful winner at 2m over hurdles and confirmed promise of his chase debut effort when winning 7-runner novice chase at Limerick (17.7f, soft) 52 days ago. Open to improvement and he's one to consider. Third behind Ballyburn over 2m3f, dropped in trip to good effect at Limerick, good chance.
3 (3) (10/3 +0%) Springt De La Mare	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(3) Springt De La Mare 10/3, Bumper winner who showed plenty of ability over hurdles and made a smooth transition to this sphere when winning 11-runner maiden at Fairyhouse (16.3f) 31 days ago, jumping well in the main. Looks sure to progress. Beat a useful mare at Fairyhouse. tongue-tie fitted for this more searching test.
6 (6) (7/2 -40%) Waterford Whispers	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(6) Waterford Whispers 7/2, Useful hurdler who matched that form on first start over fences when second in 18-runner maiden at Navan (20.7f) in December. Not seen to best effect when last of 7 in Grade 1 at Limerick over Christmas and he remains open to improvement. Runner-up in last season Martin Pipe, first chase start showed promise, might need further.
1 (1) (9/2 +25%) Fascile Mode	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(1) Fascile Mode 9/2, Useful chaser. Latest win in maiden here (16.6f) in October. However, not built on that in trio of starts since, pulled up in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) 15 days ago, tailed off when pulled up 4 out. Needs to keep the errors at bay. Jumping issues have surfaced since his win here in October, risky but remains interesting.
5 (5) (5/1 +50%) Rath Gaul Boy	5 5/1(+50%)	(5) Rath Gaul Boy 5/1, Useful winner at 2m over hurdles. Bit below form ninth of 24 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.7f, good to soft, 17/2). Off 9 months. Makes chase debut. Trainer going well. Made for lost time with two hurdle wins last term, not an easy assignment for chase debut.
7 (7) (14/1 -40%) Western Diego	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Western Diego 14/1, Lightly-raced winning hurdler who shaped encouragingly when fourth on chase debut at Leopardstown (17f) over Christmas. Never figured when midfield in 14-runner maiden at Gowran 24 days ago and whilst he remains open to improvement, handicaps could be more his bag. Usual hood left off. Fair chase debut at Leopardstown, remote sixth at Gowran when outsider of stable's quintet.
4 (4) (20/1 +20%) Built By Ballymore	20 20/1(+20%)	(4) Built By Ballymore 20/1, Useful winner at 21f over hurdles. 16/1, seventh of 8 in novice chase at Tipperary (16.4f, soft) on debut over fences 86 days ago. This should reveal more but possible he'll be brought along gradually in this sphere. Smart 134-rated novice hurdler last season, made no impact on chasing debut at Tipperary.

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WATERFORD WHISPERS was well beaten in a Christmas Grade 1 on his latest start but is capable on his day and finished runner-up in Cheltenham's Martin Pipe Hurdle last March. The selection ran well on his chase debut in December, he was eased when beaten at Limerick last time and is capable of much better. Springt De La Mare has a hurdles rating of only 118 and while a winner on chase debut last month, it is a concern that a first-time tongue-tie is applied. Release The Beast has winning chase form but might find the selection too strong. Rath Gaul Boy was hampered when last seen here and now debuts over fences against more experienced rivals.

RELEASE THE BEAST confirmed chase debut promise when opening his account in a 7-runner maiden at Limerick (17.7f) 52 days ago and he's fancied to make another bold bid in this stronger affair, with further progress in the offing. Springt de La Mare is another open to improvement and feared on the back of his chase debut success. Waterford Whispers is another on the shortlist returned to calmer waters.

The vote goes to RELEASE THE BEAST, third behind Ballyburn at this venue when before winning well when dropped in trip at Limerick

14:22 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 (3) (5/2 +17%) Frankies Dream	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(3) Frankies Dream 5/2, Three wins already this year, including C&D. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (2/1) at Southwell (5f) 10 days ago. Expected to be bang there again. Held up; did not get run of the race last time but that made recent form figures 122112.
2 (2) (7/2 +13%) Monomyth	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(2) Monomyth 7/2, Turf winner. Creditable second of 4 in CD&D handicap 14 days ago, looking suited by the return to 5f. Merits consideration under Rossa Ryan. First 5f race since debut when 2nd of 4 over C&D two weeks ago in second-time cheekpieces.
5 (5) (6/1 +25%) Toolatetonegotiate	6 6/1(+25%)	(5) Toolatetonegotiate 6/1, Creditable 1¾ lengths second of 7 to reopposing Frankies Dream in C&D handicap 23 days ago. Can give a good account off 1 lb lower. On the premises over 5f in all four of her handicaps, two over C&D.
6 (6) (6/1 +25%) Virtue Temperance	6 6/1(+25%)	(6) Virtue Temperance 6/1, Solid start to handicap career in the autumn, winning on turf at Brighton then second on Chelmsford's polytrack (both 5f). First outing for 129 days. 1st on turf and a close 2nd on Polytrack in her two handicaps; probably has more to offer.
4 (4) (13/2 -18%) Early Release	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(4) Early Release 13/2, First run since leaving George Scott when winning 11-runner nursery at Southwell (6f) 59 days ago, always holding on. Should remain very competitive off 4 lb higher. Southwell win (6f, Tapeta) two months ago, travelling easily into lead over 2f out; up 4lb.
9 (9) (11/1 -10%) Apple's Angel	11 11/1(-10%)	(9) Apple's Angel 11/1, Latest win at Kempton in January. Good third of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 9 days ago. Back down in trip. Another who can't be discounted. 1st and a creditable 3rd on last two starts (6f) but she has a bit more to prove over 5f.
7 (7) (14/1 0%) Flicka's Girl	14 14/1(0%)	(7) Flicka's Girl 14/1, 11/1, good 2¼ lengths third of 7 to Frankies Dream in C&D handicap 23 days ago. First run for yard after leaving David Loughnane. Third behind two of these over C&D last time; has since left David Loughnane for 5,000gns.
1 (1) (20/1 -25%) Over Spiced	20 20/1(-25%)	(1) Over Spiced 20/1, Winner on turf last spring but no significant impact in 2 AW handicap towards the end of 2024. Looked better than bare result over C&D latest but, after a layoff, needs to build on that.
8 (8) (22/1 -193%) Commendation	22 22/1(-193%)	(8) Commendation 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, very good 1¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Apple's Angel on 6f Kempon handicap debut 27 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding. Cheekpieces on first time. Considered under Loughnane. Handicap debut for A Balding contained promise; 13,000gns buy; now has 5f and cheekpieces.

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FRANKIES DREAM has made good progress lately and having already seen off a few of these in past encounters, has an obvious chance of registering a fourth success since the turn of the year. Admittedly, the son of Belardo is creeping up the handicap and, armed with a 14lb pull at the weights from the last time they met, Flicka's Girl rates a big danger on the revised terms. Virtue Temperance can also figure after a near-miss on her all-weather debut at Chelmsford when last seen in October.

The thriving FRANKIES DREAM improved again in defeat at Southwell last week and may be able to land a fourth win of 2025. Rossa Ryan's mount Monomyth is second choice ahead of Early Release and Commendation, a new recruit for Michael Keady.

The cards won't always fall right for FRANKIES DREAM (nap) but they have in three of his last six starts and he's on the up.

14:30 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 (5) (2/1 +11%) Jasmine D'airy	2 2/1(+11%)	(5) Jasmine D'airy 2/1, £120,000 purchase on the back of success in a Tipperary bumper last May. Has shown some promise in a pair of mares' novice hurdles, coming in fifth of 10 at Warwick (2m3f) last month. Holds solid form claims. Yet to transfer bumper promise to hurdles but she's still a major player today.
7 (7) (10/3 -11%) Vanilla Dancer	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(7) Vanilla Dancer 10/3, Still to add to his bumper success but this reliable sort posted a very good clear second of 9 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Can go well again. 0-8 over hurdles but runner-up the last twice and might not be far away.
4 (4) (4/1 +50%) Hay Meadow	4 4/1(+50%)	(4) Hay Meadow 4/1, Point winner who also landed a Perth bumper in September. Made a promising start hurdling when a staying-on fourth of 6 at Hexham (2m) and has more to offer stepped up in trip with tongue tie added. Player. Point/bumper winner; fair fourth on hurdle debut and this step up in trip looks a plus.
8 (8) (6/1 +20%) Irisante	6 6/1(+20%)	(8) Irisante 6/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles for Hugo Merienne in France but she hasn't got near that level on these shores despite being placed at Doncaster and Leicester on her last two starts. More is required if she's to gain a breakthrough victory. French form hasn't been reproduced in Britain but time could be right for this longer trip.
6 (6) (9/1 +10%) Lizzie Luna	9 9/1(+10%)	(6) Lizzie Luna 9/1, Still a maiden but he comes here in good nick, fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft) 26 days ago. Goes up in trip now with hood back on and he must enter calculations. Has kept on over 2m at Ayr the last twice and this step up in trip is well worth exploring.
1 (1) (10/1 -186%) Dazzlelikethis	10 10/1(-186%)	(1) Dazzlelikethis 10/1, Made a promising start when second in Carlisle maiden hurdle but tongue tied when only seventh of 11 in novice at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) 58 days ago. Since had a wind op and he's worth another chance for good yard. Second on hurdle debut at Carlisle and has had wind op since flopping at Uttoxeter; chance.
3 (3) (200/1 -203%) Ghidora	200 200/1(-203%)	(3) Ghidora 200/1, Fair form shown when third on his debut in a Perth bumper in August but he hasn't kicked on from it in a pair of novice hurdles this winter. Fair third on debut in bumper last August but has struggled on both hurdle starts.

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VANILLA DANCER arrives here on the back of two seconds in recent months and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for the six-year-old to go one better. Irisante has also made the frame on her last couple of starts and is an obvious threat to the selection, while Jasmine D'airy edges out Lizzie Luna to be best of the rest.

This could go the way of Lucinda Russell's point winner HAY MEADOW who shaped well on her debut in this sphere when fourth at Hexham and could take a sizeable step forward now her stamina is unlocked. Vanilla Dancer is much more exposed but arrives at the top of her game and rates a big threat, while Jasmine d'Airy and Lizzie Luna also have the form to play a part.

Bumper winner JASMINE D'AIRY was a fair fifth in a good mares' novice at Warwick last time and can post her first win over hurdles.

14:40 Punchestown Maiden Chase 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
4 (4) (1/1 -50%) High Class Hero	1 1/1(-50%)	(4) High Class Hero 1/1, Promising individual. Smart winner at 22f over hurdles. Second of 7 in novice chase at this course (24f, soft, 6/4) on debut over fences 47 days ago. Has good chance on form. Smart hurdler with good strike rate, sets the standard following good chase debut over 3m.
6 (6) (4/1 -20%) Loughglynn	4 4/1(-20%)	(6) Loughglynn 4/1, Promising type. Good fifth of 11 in novice chase (10/1) at Navan (24f, soft) 29 days ago. Should have more to offer as a chaser. Needs to improve on Navan effort, unlikely to reverse previous form with High Class hero.
7 (7) (5/1 +38%) Mint Boy	5 5/1(+38%)	(7) Mint Boy 5/1, Useful winner at 24f over hurdles. 66/1, tenth of 13 in novice chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Remains with potential in this sphere. Useful hurdler has failed to build on a satisfactory chase debut, tame display on latest.
2 (2) (13/2 +35%) Chigorin	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(2) Chigorin 13/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 18/1, ninth of 14 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, soft) 24 days ago. Good effort at Fairyhouse on chasing debut, failed to match that display at Gowran.
5 (5) (10/1 +29%) Kalanisi Star	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) Kalanisi Star 10/1, Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 100/1, 32¾ lengths eighth of 9 to Rocky's Diamond in John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran (24.3f, soft) 24 days ago. Makes chase debut. Campaigned at a high level over hurdles, should be better for his comeback run at Gowran.
8 (8) (14/1 +58%) Cuta Des As	14 14/1(+58%)	(8) Cuta Des As 14/1, Fairly useful winner at 22f over hurdles. Ninth of 11 in novice chase at Navan (24f, soft, 20/1) 29 days ago. Jumped poorly at Navan last month, no appeal as the apparent outsider of three for stable.
3 (3) (33/1 +67%) Committee Meeting	33 33/1(+67%)	(3) Committee Meeting 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, below form sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft) 49 days ago. Makes chase debut. Point winner last season, modest hurdles form, likely to find this much too demanding.
1 (1) (50/1 +24%) Catch The Beast	50 50/1(+24%)	(1) Catch The Beast 50/1, Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. 200/1, eleventh of 12 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (17.2f, soft) on debut over fences 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Course winner over hurdles, huge odds when in rear on chasing/seasonal debut at Fairyhouse.

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HIGH CLASS HERO performed to a high level over hurdles and ran well on his chase debut here in December. Generally consistent, he was too keen when pulling up at Cheltenham in March but returned to finish second in a Grade 1 at the Punchestown Festival. He holds stablemate Loughglynn by 10 lengths on his last run and he can build on that promising introduction to fences. Mint Boy was unsuited by the shorter distance over hurdles at Leopardstown over Christmas but is rated 134 in this sphere, having shown better form at Galway in October. He stays well but might struggle to beat the selection. Chigorin was well held at Gowran but should also benefit from returning to this longer trip.

Smart hurdler HIGH CLASS HERO made an encouraging debut in this sphere after 8 months off when second in a similar event here on New Year's Eve and is preferred to his stablemate Loughglynn and Mint Boy, who's back at a more suitable trip.

This should be relatively straightforward for HIGH CLASS HERO who has a clear edge over stablemate Loughglynn

14:52 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 (1) (10/11 +27%) Conquest Of Power	0.909091 10/11(+27%)	(1) Conquest Of Power 10/11, Course winner. Three wins from 21 runs last year. 15/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 6 days ago, just failing. Visor back on. Expected to be bang there on first dip into this company. Going down by a head over Wolverhampton's 8.6f six days ago puts him in the picture.
2 (2) (6/1 -9%) Fact Or Fable	6 6/1(-9%)	(2) Fact Or Fable 6/1, Dual 1m winner on turf last summer who comes here in good form, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 4 days ago. Fancied to be thereabouts again back up in trip. Two turf wins last summer and he's not been far away recently in his last two AW outings.
4 (4) (7/1 +30%) Invincible Navy	7 7/1(+30%)	(4) Invincible Navy 7/1, Modest gelding. 12/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Newbury (6f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Significantly back up in trip. 11-race maiden; absent since July, headgear is removed and peak results have been at 6f.
5 (5) (9/1 +25%) Lucky Question	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Lucky Question 9/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Not disgraced after 4 months off when sixth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to soft, 33/1) 3 weeks ago. Represents a yard in excellent form but he's another needing to step up if he's to play a lead role. 0-18; some renewed hope latest start (Wolverhampton 9.4f) but that's hardly convincing.
8 (8) (9/1 -29%) So Chic	9 9/1(-29%)	(8) So Chic 9/1, Modest mare. Course winner. 5/2, respectable fourth of 10 in minor event at this course (7f, AW) 23 days ago, nearest finish. Both career victories have come at 7f but she's worth another crack at this longer trip on that evidence. Each-way claims. Encouraging late headway when second favourite in a 7f classified here on latest outing.
3 (3) (10/1 +17%) Iftikhaar	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Iftikhaar 10/1, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. Creditable fifth of 10 in minor event (12/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 20 days ago. Visor back on but he has work to do back up in trip. 0-25; trip this short is unexplored; visor (tried once, tailed off) replaces cheekpieces.
6 (6) (11/1 -10%) Repartee	11 11/1(-10%)	(6) Repartee 11/1, Thirty runs since last win in 2020. Didn't shape all that badly following 3 months off when fourth of 9 in handicap (28/1) at Kempton (7f) 4 days ago, starting better than is often the case. Task is to build on that now. Last won in 2020; has only his third attempt over this long a trip.
7 (7) (28/1 -100%) Roundabout Silver	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Roundabout Silver 28/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 22/1) 11 days ago, always around same position. Needs to step up on that if he's to figure but another representing a yard amongst the winners. Failed to fire last year and a similar story 11 days ago when back from five months off.

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FACT OR FABLE and Repartee cross swords again after finishing third and fourth in a handicap at Kempton on Wednesday night and it would come as no surprise to see the former, who is a dual winner on Polytrack, cement his authority in this weaker-looking event. Conquest Of Power and Invincible Navy are the best in at the weights according to official ratings and they also warrant consideration.

CONQUEST OF POWER settled better than can be the case and ran well when finishing runner-up over the extended 1m trip at Wolverhampton 6 days ago. He looks to hold solid claims with a repeat at this level and earns the vote. Fact Or Fable and So Chic may emerge next best.

The ones to concentrate on may be CONQUEST OF POWER, Fact Or Fable and So Chic, who are preferred in that order.

15:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 (3) (3/1 +25%) Looking Splendid	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Looking Splendid 3/1, Has shown enough in handicap runs over this sort of distance to suggest he capable of winning a race of this nature, forgiven latest effort when chasing a brisk pace over an inadequate trip (sixth of 12, Catterick, 15.7f) and he's one to be interested in stepping back up in distance. 11-race maiden but runner-up over C&D in November and has strong claims on that form.
4 (4) (10/3 +70%) Coral Blue	3.333333 10/3(+70%)	(4) Coral Blue 10/3, Far from disgraced when fourth of 10 in a stronger event over C&D two weeks ago (was still well in contention turning for home) and is now 2 lb below his last winning mark stepping back down in grade. Interesting contender. Fair fourth in higher grade over C&D last time and he's one to consider down another 2lb.
5 (5) (4/1 +0%) Not In Kansas	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Not In Kansas 4/1, C&D winner shaped as if back in form following wind surgery when respectable sixth of 13 in a handicap hurdle at this venue 2 weeks ago, deserving of extra credit having been hampered by a faller in the earlier part of the race. Back in trip now and chances would be helped if they go a good gallop. Fair 6th over 3m here recently; this C&D winner could be in the mix now back down in trip.
7 (7) (5/1 +29%) Beat The Retreat	5 5/1(+29%)	(7) Beat The Retreat 5/1, Respectable third over C&D (3 lengths behind second placed Looking Splendid) in November but failed to back that up on next start. Forgiven latest effort at this venue (stamina stretched by 3m) and while he's capable of bouncing back in first-time cheekpieces, others are more consistent. Below best the last twice but fair third over C&D before those; not ruled out.
8 (8) (15/2 +53%) Billable Grant	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(8) Billable Grant 15/2, Sole success came in an Irish maiden hurdle back in March 2022. Showed the benefit of his recent stable debut, fourth of 16 in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) in December but regressed on next start at Ayr (seventh of 12) and has a bit to prove now. Perhaps soft ground didn't suit last time; encouraging fourth previously; not discounted.
6 (6) (8/1 +20%) Agilulf	8 8/1(+20%)	(6) Agilulf 8/1, Still a maiden after 17 starts and while he'd have a chance based on his creditable fourth over C&D in November, he posted a disappointing effort on his only completion since and now needs to bounce back in first-time hood and tongue tie combination. Longstanding maiden but the return to Musselburgh and the tongue-tie could be positives.
2 (2) (25/1 -355%) Good Company	25 25/1(-355%)	(2) Good Company 25/1, Hinted at ability prior to falling 2 out at Bangor on hurdling debut in November and shaped as if one for handicaps/longer trips when staying on past beaten horses at Wetherby (16f) 51 days ago. Could be a different proposition now facing a greater stamina test on handicap debut. Not obviously well treated off his opening mark but the step up in trip could suit.
1 (1) (40/1 -233%) Gone With The Tide	40 40/1(-233%)	(1) Gone With The Tide 40/1, Irish point winner who has regressed from hurdling bow posting two poor efforts at Newcastle (latest when pulled-up 19 days ago). Hooded and needs to find improvement for switch to handicaps. Two lesser runs have followed since fair Ayr 5th, but he could bounce back on h'cap debut.
9 (9) (40/1 -60%) Luminaries	40 40/1(-60%)	(9) Luminaries 40/1, Little impact in various events over hurdles and failed to build on promise of stable debut at Kelso in October when down the field (in first time tongue strap) at the same venue the following month. Tongue-tie retained and difficult to fancy on most recent evidence. 11-race maiden who has shown very little worthwhile form and is hard to fancy.
10 (10) (66/1 -32%) Le Fou's Keep	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Le Fou's Keep 66/1, Long-standing maiden who has regressed even further this season, cheekpieces having no impact when ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) 11 days ago. Headgear removed and tongue-strap back on remains easy to oppose. Well beaten on last three runs and now 0-21; she'd be a surprise winner.

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In a moderate event a chance can be taken with LOOKING SPLENDID, who was second off this mark over C&D in November and bits of promise can be taken from his two subsequent efforts. Good Company may improve now switched to handicap company and should not be underestimated as a result. Others to note are Coral Blue and Not In Kansas.

This certainly isn't the strongest race for the grade, and LOOKING SPLENDID has shown enough in handicaps over this sort of distance to suggest he is more than capable of winning this. Coral Blue performed with plenty of credit in a stronger race over C&D two weeks ago, so he is a danger, as is handicap-debutant Good Company who could be better than what he's shown in novice company.

The return to Musselburgh and reapplication of the tongue-tie may enable AGILULF to get off the mark in this weak race.

15:10 Punchestown Handicap Chase 27f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
1 (1) (5/1 +0%) Velvet Elvis	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Velvet Elvis 5/1, 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 18 in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, soft) 24 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Shortlist material. Excellent second behind Nick Rockett in the Thyestes, strong contender despite 5lb rise.
11 (11) (11/2 +0%) Will Do	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(11) Will Do 11/2, 13/2, not seen to best effect when sixth of 18 in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, soft) 24 days ago. Not taken lightly. Two respectable runs in big handicaps, less exposed than many of these, each-way chance.
9 (9) (7/1 +13%) Bushmans Pass	7 7/1(+13%)	(9) Bushmans Pass 7/1, Respectable fifth of 18 in handicap chase (22/1) at Gowran (25f, soft) 24 days ago. Progressive last season, not a bad run in the Thyestes on seasonal debut, can do better.
2 (2) (7/1 +22%) Favori De Champdou	7 7/1(+22%)	(2) Favori De Champdou 7/1, Course winner. Six wins from 17 NH runs. Creditable third of 18 in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, soft, 16/1) 24 days ago. Player. Finished third in the Thyestes, may struggle to turn the tables on runner-up Velvet Elvis.
8 (8) (10/1 +9%) Cleatus Poolaw	10 10/1(+9%)	(8) Cleatus Poolaw 10/1, Useful winner at 19f over hurdles. 28/1, below form seventh of 14 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, soft) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Fell on chasing debut and has made one bad error in both subsequent races, much to prove.
4 (4) (12/1 +40%) Spanish Harlem	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Spanish Harlem 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, bit below form seventh of 18 in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, soft) 24 days ago. Sixth to Macdermott in Scottish National, behind four of these rivals in the Thyestes.
6 (6) (14/1 +22%) Macs Charm	14 14/1(+22%)	(6) Macs Charm 14/1, Bit below form eighth of 18 in handicap chase (22/1) at Gowran (25f, soft) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Down the field in the Thyestes, held by several of these, cheekpieces tried now.
14 (14) (14/1 -56%) St Denis's Well	14 14/1(-56%)	(14) St Denis's Well 14/1, Latest win in hurdle at Down Royal in December. Unseated rider in handicap chase at Leopardstown (24.4f, good to soft, 9/1) 49 days ago. Disputing the lead when unseating three out at Leopardstown, could make his presence felt.
15 (15) (16/1 -14%) Fortunedefortunata	16 16/1(-14%)	(15) Fortunedefortunata 16/1, Bit below form eleventh of 25 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Leopardstown (24.1f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Plenty to find on form. Opening mark is based on three runs over shorter trips last spring, potential dark horse.
5 (5) (16/1 +0%) Ask Anything	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Ask Anything 16/1, 7/1, creditable fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.6f, heavy) 35 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Definite chance on last year's form in tests of stamina, last two runs over hurdles.
13 (13) (16/1 +0%) Kings Halo	16 16/1(+0%)	(13) Kings Halo 16/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Improved to win 9-runner handicap chase at Cork (20f, soft, 14/1) 30 days ago, keeping on well. Significantly up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Gained his third chase win in a 2m4f handicap at Cork last time, first time beyond 3m now.
12 (12) (16/1 +11%) Stormy Judge	16 16/1(+11%)	(12) Stormy Judge 16/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, unseated rider in handicap chase at Limerick (19.4f, soft) 50 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Some sort of chance on last year's Thyestes fourth, has failed to find his form since then.
3 (3) (16/1 +20%) Macdermott	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) Macdermott 16/1, Unseated rider in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, soft, 28/1) 24 days ago. Scottish National winner, dire form this term, unseated rider at the start in Thyestes.
7 (7) (20/1 +0%) Sphagnum	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Sphagnum 20/1, Latest win in chase at Cork in November. Pulled up in handicap chase (12/1) at Fairyhouse (29.7f, good) 77 days ago, labouring from early final circuit. Gave a resolute performance to win the 3m4f Cork National, preference for better ground.
10 (10) (25/1 +24%) Klarc Kent	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) Klarc Kent 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, ninth of 18 in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, soft) 24 days ago. Scottish National fourth last April, out of form this season, remote ninth in the Thyestes.
16 (16) (33/1 +18%) Beau Walking	33 33/1(+18%)	(16) Beau Walking 33/1, 125/1, eleventh of 14 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, soft) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Booking of O'Brien a plus. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap chase debut. Easy to look elsewhere. Placed five times over hurdles, modest chase form, no appeal from 10lb out of the handicap.

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January's Thyestes Chase form is very much tested here but a chance is taken with KINGS HALO, who remains somewhat unexposed over extreme staying distances. The selection won a Naas chase by 18 lengths in January 2024 and having returned lame the following month, he bounced back to winning ways on his subsequent chase outing at Cork last month. He is 5lb higher today and tackles a much tougher race but has only once tried three miles, finishing second, and likes soft ground. Thyestes runner-up Velvet Elvis and the third-placed Favori De Champdou have obvious claims but concede plenty weight to the selection. From 10 reopposing rivals, Bushmans Pass was next best in the Thyestes in fifth.

VELVET ELVIS was reinvigorated by the return to chasing and the addition of cheekpieces when running the race of his life to finish second in the Thyestes Chase at Gowran last month and can go one better back down in grade. Kings Halo and Favori de Champdou head the dangers.

Fifth in the Thyestes on his first start this season BUSHMANS PASS may turn the tables on Velvet Elvis, and Favori De Champdou\p

15:22 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 (7) (5/2 +69%) Taskheer	2.5 5/2(+69%)	(7) Taskheer 5/2, Won 3 of his 5 starts during 2023 (including over C&D). However, failed to beat a rival all 3 starts last year and again ran well below best when tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 39 days ago. This ease in class can help at least. Off 521 days and has not accomplished much at big odds in four runs since; down in class.
5 (5) (7/2 +13%) Rainbow Sign	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(5) Rainbow Sign 7/2, Course winner. Two wins from 48 Flat runs. Third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 80/1) 47 days ago, better placed than most. Merits consideration returned to this more suitable company. No win since 2022; several efforts in last 12 months give him a shout, including latest.
2 (2) (11/2 -100%) Brinton	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(2) Brinton 11/2, Modest filly. 4/1, ran up to best when third of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 8 days ago, keeping on. Still a maiden but she's holding her form well and one to consider. Ten-race maiden; minor honours at Wolverhampton on last three outings put her in the mix.
3 (3) (6/1 -140%) Capallcliste	6 6/1(-140%)	(3) Capallcliste 6/1, Maiden who went close to bucking that trend when finishing runner up on 3 consecutive occasions over 7f last summer. Disappointed on final start at Chelmsford (1m) in October but a player at this level starting out for new yard/following 4 months off. 0-20; 2nd three times (twice here) over 7f last year; disappointing next time; new yard.
1 (1) (8/1 -14%) Alice's Impact	8 8/1(-14%)	(1) Alice's Impact 8/1, Modest filly. Creditable fourth of 9 in minor event (28/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago, no extra when headed over 1f out. Visor goes on and she's not discounted partnered by Rossa Ryan. Needs to step up a notch on recent efforts and now tries a visor; blinkers did not work.
8 (8) (10/1 +70%) Tilsworth Max	10 10/1(+70%)	(8) Tilsworth Max 10/1, Modest gelding. Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 9 in minor event (50/1) at this course (7f, AW) 23 days ago. Others stronger. 100-1 third in a 7f classified here last August but that's the clear pick after 11 starts.
4 (4) (12/1 -20%) Muy Barato	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Muy Barato 12/1, Unreliable individual. 16/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at this course (12f, AW) 23 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-9; inconsistent but case can be made with the drop back in trip.
6 (6) (66/1 -100%) Run Joy Run	66 66/1(-100%)	(6) Run Joy Run 66/1, First run since leaving Adam West when ninth of 10 in minor event (40/1) at this course (7f, AW) 23 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Mostly out of form, with a remote finish here on debut for this yard; different headgear.

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A first-time visor won't need to draw much improvement from ALICE'S IMPACT for her to make the most of stepping up in trip and come out on top here. Capallcliste is another appealing option based on his peak form and merits close inspection on his debut run for a new yard. Brinton and Rainbow Sign have also shown enough to suggest they can be on the premises in a weak event like this.

CAPALLCLISTE went close to breaking his duck on 3 of his last 4 starts during the second half of last season and he could be worth siding with to make a winning start for his new yard here. Brinton is proving consistent and she's a threat, with Rainbow Sign and Alice's Impact also in with a shout.

It's not an easy choice at this low level but CAPALLCLISTE may make a winning debut for his new yard. Brinton is second on the list.

15:30 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 (7) (7/2 -40%) Bravethewaves	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(7) Bravethewaves 7/2, Maiden hurdler but off the mark at the second attempt over fences at Catterick last month under a confident ride and should have more to offer in this sphere. 20-1 win at Catterick last month on second chase start and a 6lb rise might not stop him.
6 (6) (4/1 -33%) Divas Doyen	4 4/1(-33%)	(6) Divas Doyen 4/1, Finally got off the mark at Carlisle in November before good second over this C&D next 2 starts. Needs to shrug off a rare below-par effort at Carlisle 2 weeks ago but she is the type to do so. In good form here prior to Carlisle, when stretched by that stiff 2m5f on soft ground.
5 (5) (4/1 +33%) Minella Youngy	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Minella Youngy 4/1, Mixed record over hurdles/fences for this yard this season and failed to justify support at Sedgefield 11 days ago. Mark continues to fall at least (now 12 lb below last winning mark). Has a regressive profile but his mark continues to fall and he might not be far away.
4 (4) (5/1 -43%) Henry Gray	5 5/1(-43%)	(4) Henry Gray 5/1, Very big gelding (point winner) who ran his best race to date when second of 6 in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f) last winter. Probably needed the run on belated return at Uttoxeter 8 weeks ago and better expected back in this sphere. Encouraging signs over fences last winter and could improve for his comeback run.
3 (3) (7/1 +30%) Low Mileage	7 7/1(+30%)	(3) Low Mileage 7/1, Fairly useful maiden chaser in Ireland but offered little first 3 starts for current connections. Stopped the slide to some extent in this headgear at Catterick last time but not enough to make him of immediate interest. Fair third at Catterick latest but needs bigger run today if he's to break his duck.
2 (2) (9/1 +18%) Goodtimes Badtimes	9 9/1(+18%)	(2) Goodtimes Badtimes 9/1, Not straightforward and spurned a good opportunity at Sedgefield in the autumn. Poor effort back from 3 months off at Catterick since. Remains easy to oppose from a win perspective. Pulled up at Catterick last month but 2nd at Sedgefield previously and could bounce back.
1 (1) (16/1 +11%) Arctic Ambition	16 16/1(+11%)	(1) Arctic Ambition 16/1, Runner-up off 2 lb higher at Cartmel in the summer but pulled up last 2 starts 5 months apart, reported to have an irregular heartbeat on penultimate start. Not written off now back down in trip on his second start back from a break.
8 (8) (33/1 -32%) Onenightintown	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Onenightintown 33/1, Unreliable sort who has yet to fire this term and easy to oppose. Change of headgear. Won off this mark at Catterick last February but unable to get competitive on last 5 runs.
9 (9) (33/1 0%) Ex S'elance	33 33/1(0%)	(9) Ex S'elance 33/1, Dual chase winner in spring 2023 but has been struggling for a while now, his jumping particularly an issue this season. 3 lb out of handicap. Well treated on 2023 form but this 11yo was unable to perform to the same level last year.

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Bravethewaves got off the mark at the second attempt over fences at Catterick last month but the eight-year-old will need to improve again to defy a 6lb rise. With that in mind, HENRY GRAY might have a good opportunity to gain his first career victory. Donald McCain's gelding showed some promise over fences last season and is likely to improve from his hurdles run at Uttoxeter in December. Divas Doyen and Goodtimes Badtimes appear best of the remainder.

BRAVETHEWAVES proved none the worse for his spill on chasing debut when off the mark under a confident ride at Catterick last month and can defy a 6 lb rise. The low-mileage Henry Gray is of interest back over fences, while Divas Doyen is another to consider if her latest run can be forgiven.

The mare DIVAS DOYEN likes it here and earns the vote having not quite seen out Carlisle's stiff 2m5f on soft ground last time.

15:40 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
6 (6) (8/11 +13%) William Munny	0.727273 8/11(+13%)	(6) William Munny 8/11, Promising sort who has shaped well both runs over hurdles, second of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 22 days ago. Has more to offer. Likely player. Second in a pair of strong maiden hurdles, slight edge over C'Est Ta Chance on bumper form.
1 (1) (10/3 0%) C'est Ta Chance	3.333333 10/3(0%)	(1) C'est Ta Chance 10/3, Debut hurdles winner at Clonmel who came in an excellent second of 5 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft, 9/2) 29 days ago. Stable in good form. Bold bid expected. Narrowly beaten by William Bunny in a bumper, has an edge over Tapontheogo, leading chance.
3 (3) (13/2 +19%) Taponthego	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(3) Taponthego 13/2, Scored at Tipperary in November and in good nick since, third of 5 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft, 10/3) 29 days ago. Can give another good account. Finished 3 1/4l behind C'Est Ta Chance over 2m at Navan, best over longer distances.
5 (5) (8/1 +11%) The Great Nudie	8 8/1(+11%)	(5) The Great Nudie 8/1, Lightly-raced sort who made it 2-3 in this sphere with a career best in 7-runner novice hurdle here (19.2f, heavy, 5/1) 20 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Open to further progress. Front-running course winner over 2m3f, may lack the pace a couple of the geldings.
4 (4) (12/1 +25%) Disco Dancer	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Disco Dancer 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win at Down Royal in January. 40/1, good fourth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (18f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Yard in good form and needs considering. Creditable fourth of 19 in a valuable mares' handicap at Leopardstown, needs to find extra.
2 (2) (150/1 -50%) Moylussa	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Moylussa 150/1, Fair hurdler. Winner at Tipperary in November but only ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Naas (18.9f, heavy) 42 days ago. This is a tough ask. Maiden hurdle winner, last handicap run was too bad to be true but out of his depth here.

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WILLIAM MUNNY defeated the reopposing rival C'est Ta Chance in a Naas bumper last season and can confirm those placings from 4lb better terms, despite being a two-race maiden over hurdles. Following that Naas bumper, the selection finished third in a Grade 1 at the Punchestown Festival and while beaten in two recent maiden hurdles, those were smart contests and he performed well in both of them. C'est Ta Chance is generally consistent and while he holds Taponthego on recent Navan form, he might struggle to beat the selection. The Great Nudie faces a tougher task than when winning here last month.

Willie Mullins' C'EST TA CHANCE got off to a successful start at Clonmel and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of an excellent Navan second last time out. William Munny also has better days ahead of him though so should ensure the selection doesn't have things all his own way. Taponthego, The Great Nudie and Disco Dancer all warrant respect too in an intriguing listed contest.

WILLIAM MUNNY (nap) has two good seconds to his name and can exploit a 4lb concession from C'Est Ta Chance

15:52 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 (5) (2/1 +64%) Not Me	2 2/1(+64%)	(5) Not Me 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, good fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Can give a good account. Shaped well when fourth over 1m on recent handicap debut; up in trip today; interesting.
2 (2) (10/3 +0%) Arcadian Nights	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(2) Arcadian Nights 10/3, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 11/2) 17 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so this C&D winner is not taken lightly despite a 3 lb rise. Eight-time AW winner who looked in prime form at Chelmsford last month.
7 (7) (9/2 +40%) Raintown	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(7) Raintown 9/2, 6-time course winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (5/1) at this C&D (AW) 9 days ago. Player off a 3 lb higher mark. Given good tactical ride to win here last week; faces tougher task in this higher grade.
4 (4) (13/2 +28%) Epsom Faithfull	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(4) Epsom Faithfull 13/2, 4-time course winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win here in November. 9/2, creditable ½-length second of 5 to Hitched in handicap at this C&D (AW) 38 days ago. In the mix once more. Shock C&D winner when upped in trip in November and second over C&D twice since.
3 (3) (17/2 -21%) Hitched	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(3) Hitched 17/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. 14/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago. Needs considering. Placed twice off today's mark since last month's C&D win; probably won't be far away.
9 (9) (11/1 -100%) Running The Game	11 11/1(-100%)	(9) Running The Game 11/1, Fair sixth of 9 to Arcadian Nights in handicap (50/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 17 days ago, left poorly placed. Not dismissed. Generally disappointing since novice win in early 2024 but his latest run was encouraging.
8 (8) (16/1 +0%) Warren Hill	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Warren Hill 16/1, C&D winner. Last of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time with more required. Suited by this C&D but has lost her way since last summer's turf win; blinkers tried today.
10 (10) (50/1 -127%) Waterloo Sunset	50 50/1(-127%)	(10) Waterloo Sunset 50/1, C&D winner. Stayed on late when a creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 14 months ago. Off since but weighted to go well if fully tuned up for his comeback. Won off this mark in autumn 2023 (1m4f) but has fitness to prove after 424-day absence.
1 (1) (125/1 -594%) Rapid Mission	125 125/1(-594%)	(1) Rapid Mission 125/1, 22/1, ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (16f, soft) 16 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Fairly useful on the Flat, so not ruled out. Well beaten on stable debut in September and on all four subsequent hurdling starts.

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Having regained the winning thread in ready fashion at Chelmsford 17 days ago, another bold bid is forecast from ARCADIAN NIGHTS. A 3lb nudge up in the ratings for the seven-year-old looks lenient and an 11th career triumph could be imminent. The biggest threat may emerge from recent C&D scorer Raintown, who boasts a similar profile to the selection. Fellow in-form rival Epsom Faithfull is the pick of the remainder.

A case can be made for most of these but ARCADIAN NIGHTS ran out an emphatic winner at Chelmsford City last time and is taken to defy a 3 lb weight rise. Not Me heads the list of dangers on the back of a good Southwell fourth with the promise of more to come over this longer distance. Raintown, Epsom Faithfull and Waterloo Sunset can all have a say too.

A few of these are in good form but the ones with most potential are the lightly raced 4yos NOT ME and Parkland.

16:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 (6) (6/4 +20%) Star Vantage	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(6) Star Vantage 6/4, Remains a maiden after 18 runs but he hasn't been with Rebecca Menzies for that long and has shaped encouragingly since stepped up to 3m, pulling clear of the rest when chasing home a stablemate at Southwell 13 days ago. Big player if this doesn't come too quick. 0-18 but has run really well the last twice and a breakthrough may be imminent.
3 (3) (4/1 +27%) Anamanda	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Anamanda 4/1, Fairly useful winner on the Flat in France and some promise over hurdles, finding only one too good for second time in 3 starts at Ayr (21.4f) 4 weeks back. Not discounted operating from the same mark back up in trip. 0-8 over hurdles but runner-up on two of her last three starts and could be involved.
7 (7) (15/2 -15%) Take A Hike	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(7) Take A Hike 15/2, Runner-up both completed starts in Irish points. Steady improver over hurdles, best effort yet on first crack at this sort of trip when second in 10-runner Wetherby handicap 24 days ago. Feasible to think she could have more to offer as a stayer and respected. Runner-up when upped to 3m at Wetherby on second handicap start; one to consider.
5 (5) (8/1 +50%) Beat The Boum	8 8/1(+50%)	(5) Beat The Boum 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden who attracted support but didn't see his race out when eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f) in December. Cheekpieces reached for back from a 67-day break but he does need to take a step forward. Lightly raced 6yo; has shown ability but needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces.
4 (4) (10/1 -18%) Dr Shirocco	10 10/1(-18%)	(4) Dr Shirocco 10/1, Winless following 20 attempts over hurdles but made it win number 4 over fences here (23.6f) in November. Creditable fourth nudged up 2 lb back here 2 months ago and no great surprise to see a good showing returned to timber. 0-20 over hurdles but good record here over fences and has lower hurdle mark to work with.
2 (2) (11/1 -57%) Reflection Of You	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Reflection Of You 11/1, Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2023) and followed up in 6-runner bumper here first time out under Rules in April. Hasn't come close to that form in 3 hurdle runs this winter but does now get a first crack at handicaps. Cheekpieces/tongue tie on/also had wind op. Betting can guide. Point/bumper winner who is open to improvement now up in trip on handicap debut.
1 (1) (12/1 -60%) Evenwood Sonofagun	12 12/1(-60%)	(1) Evenwood Sonofagun 12/1, Long-standing maiden who finished a good second over C&D in November and similar form both outings since, not beaten far when sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f) 25 days ago. Eased 1 lb ahead of this and he's an each-way player. Longstanding maiden but some good runs of late (including C&D) and might not be far away.
8 (8) (16/1 +27%) Didntgotwenty	16 16/1(+27%)	(8) Didntgotwenty 16/1, Unplaced both starts in Irish points and well held over hurdles to date. Could show more now upped in trip/sent handicapping from a very lowly mark and the betting may provide a useful guide. Well beaten in novice hurdles but this former pointer now goes up in trip on h'cap debut.

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STAR VANTAGE has benefited from stepping up in trip in recent months with a string of consistent efforts and the son of Ocovango may have been found the ideal opportunity to finally shed the maiden tag. Take A Hike finished runner-up at Wetherby when tackling 3m for the first time and looks to be a threat off 2lb higher. Anamanda and Evenwood Sonofagun are others capable of being in the mix.

STAR VANTAGE hasn't been with the Rebecca Menzies' yard long and again ran well when chasing home a stablemate at Southwell 2 weeks ago. Clear of the remainder that day, he's one to be interested in from this sort of mark and earns the vote re-united with Brian Hughes. Take A Hike and Anamanda are others fancied to feature, with handicap-debutante Reflection Of You another to note, particularly if the market spoke in her favour.

The step up to a staying trip has suited STAR VANTAGE and he can break his duck. The unexposed 7yo Take A Hike could be the danger.

16:10 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 19f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
4 (4) (11/8 +21%) Dr Eggman	1.375 11/8(+21%)	(4) Dr Eggman 11/8, Fairly useful hurdler. 4/7, below form third of 6 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, soft), finding less than looked likely. Off 9 months. Stable in good form. Sets a high standard. Bumper winner; some big runs in maiden hurdles; absence no concern for one from this yard.
22 (22) (4/1 +20%) Last Kingdom	4 4/1(+20%)	(22) Last Kingdom 4/1, Successful only start in bumpers in France. Some promise in 2 starts for new stable, seventh of 14 in juvenile hurdle at this course (16.4f, soft, 11/4) 34 days ago. Not ruled out for each-way purposes French bumper winner who has run with promise in two maiden hurdles; more required.
13 (13) (6/1 +57%) Slieve Annilog	6 6/1(+57%)	(13) Slieve Annilog 6/1, Winning pointer. Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 25/1) 31 days ago. Debut effort contained definite promise and he's certainly not one to write off. Point winner; respectable runs under rules; each-way squeak.
15 (15) (7/1 +30%) Youlita	7 7/1(+30%)	(15) Youlita 7/1, Lightly-raced winner in points. Once-raced maiden under Rules. 14/1, third of 7 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good) on NH debut 96 days ago. Up in trip for this hurdles/yard debut and market confidence behind him would look significant. Point winner; 4l defeat in bumper is worth upgrading having been hampered; trip will suit.
6 (6) (8/1 -14%) Hello Jack	8 8/1(-14%)	(6) Hello Jack 8/1, Promising sort. Third of 13 in novice hurdle (4/1) at Fairyhouse (16.2f, soft) 31 days ago. Stable in good form. Should improve. Hit the frame in two maiden hurdles so far and good chance this longer trip will suit..
18 (18) (12/1 +57%) Presenting Georgie	12 12/1(+57%)	(18) Presenting Georgie 12/1, Order of St George mare. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Top Strategy. Trainer going well. Order Of St George mare; dam half-sister to Top Strategy; down order on jockey bookings.
19 (19) (14/1 +50%) Sarandon	14 14/1(+50%)	(19) Sarandon 14/1, €16,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov mare. Dam, unplaced sole start in points, half-sister to smart bumper winner/fairly useful 23f hurdle winner Snow Tern and fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 27f) American Legend. Wears tongue strap. Sholokhov mare; dam unplaced in point only start; yard get bumper winners; check market.
10 (10) (16/1 -60%) Pookie Holler	16 16/1(-60%)	(10) Pookie Holler 16/1, Promising type. Eighth of 18 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.5f, good to soft, 20/1) on NH debut 62 days ago. Should progress. Stayed on for 3rd in a point; respectable 8th in a maiden hurdle since; should progress.
3 (3) (16/1 +0%) Champagne Kid	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Champagne Kid 16/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Failed to match hurdles debut form when fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at this course (19.2f, heavy, 16/1) 20 days ago. Each-way claims nevertheless. Bumper winner at 4th attempt and promise in both maiden hurdle runs so far.
1 (1) (16/1 +27%) Amber Point	16 16/1(+27%)	(1) Amber Point 16/1, Doyen gelding. Bred to stay well and was no threat from 3 out when thirteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at this course (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 13 days ago. Step up in trip could see him in a better light here. 9s here earlier in month when tailed off; longer trip may suit but others preferred.
17 (17) (16/1 +27%) Lucy Wang	16 16/1(+27%)	(17) Lucy Wang 16/1, Fair form when second on yard debut in a Leopardstown juvenile last winter. However, not built on that since, well below that level when tenth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Navan (2m) in December. 150-1 2nd in at Leopardstown last term but that piece of form is an outlier; new trip.
14 (14) (25/1 +24%) Theanniversary Man	25 25/1(+24%)	(14) Theanniversary Man 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 40/1, fifth of 14 in bumper at Tipperary (16f, good to soft). Off 19 months. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Distant 5th in July 2023 was best of 3 runs so far; off 591 days; best watched.
23 (23) (33/1 +34%) Bitta Romance	33 33/1(+34%)	(23) Bitta Romance 33/1, Mount Nelson mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stays 3¼m) Doitforjane Sid. Reserve. Dam half-sister to three winners (including jumps) but unlikely to play a part; reserve.
2 (2) (50/1 +38%) Be Positive	50 50/1(+38%)	(2) Be Positive 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) on NH debut 31 days ago. Likely longer-term project. 0-4 in points and was tailed off on rules debut; plenty to prove.
11 (11) (66/1 +34%) Remind Me Again	66 66/1(+34%)	(11) Remind Me Again 66/1, Unplaced sole start in points (Apr 2024) but did shape better than distance beaten suggests on second hurdles start when fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Cork (24f, soft) 30 days ago. Back down in trip now but handicaps will be more his bag. Huge prices and shown very little in two starts under rules so far.
8 (8) (66/1 +56%) Lucky Jack	66 66/1(+56%)	(8) Lucky Jack 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1, fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (2m, heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Tailed off 66-1 shot on heavy ground at Limerick last month when making his debut.
12 (12) (66/1 +56%) Seeyouatpuck	66 66/1(+56%)	(12) Seeyouatpuck 66/1, Well Chosen gelding. 150/1, fifteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at this course (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 13 days ago. Tailed off when 150s on debut; longer trip likely to suit but best watched for now.
7 (7) (66/1 +0%) Kasper Blou	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) Kasper Blou 66/1, €15,000 3-y-o, Stormy River gelding. Dam unraced. Wears tongue strap. Pulled up sole start between the flags. Stormy River gelding who was pulled up; tongue-tie for rules debut; others preferred.
5 (5) (100/1 +0%) Glenmore River	100 100/1(+0%)	(5) Glenmore River 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, fifth of 17 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, soft) 32 days ago. Low-grade handicaps will be an option after this. Tailed off at big prices in two maiden hurdles so far.
20 (20) (100/1 +33%) Western Opera	100 100/1(+33%)	(20) Western Opera 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, eleventh of 15 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) on NH debut 26 days ago. Didn't jump well when 125-1 for her debut and finished tailed off.
21 (21) (100/1 +50%) Are We Dancing	100 100/1(+50%)	(21) Are We Dancing 100/1, Feel Like Dancing gelding. Raced off the pace and never a threat when ninth of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 200/1) on NH debut 11 days ago. 200-1 and didn't jump with fluency on last week's debut.
9 (9) (150/1 +0%) Nohilltoosteep	150 150/1(+0%)	(9) Nohilltoosteep 150/1, Offered little in 6 bumper starts to date. Passed over on hurdles bow. Shown nothing in bumpers or points so far; off 84 days.
16 (16) (150/1 +0%) Anni Day Now	150 150/1(+0%)	(16) Anni Day Now 150/1, Soldier of Fortune mare. 200/1, twenty first of 22 in novice hurdle at this course (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 13 days ago. Poor form in points; was 200-1 for her rules debut and ran accordingly.

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DR EGGMAN has been absent since finishing third at Perth when Willie Mullins was trying to secure the UK Trainers' Championship at the end of last season and looks to have found a good opportunity to open his account over hurdles on his return from a lengthy absence. The Ballinrobe bumper winner showed a high level of placed form in maiden hurdles last term, including when third to Caldwell Potter at Navan. Hello Jack has twice been placed behind Mullins-trained odds-on favourites and now steps up in trip, while Last Kingdom won a bumper in France but needs to improve on the form shown in two hurdle starts for current connections. Youlita and Slieve Annilog are two point-to-point winners to note.

Bumper winner DR EGGMAN became expensive to follow over hurdles last season but this looks an excellent opportunity for Willie Mullins' 7-y-o, and he's fancied to come out on top after 9 months off. Hello Jack, Last Kingdom and Youlita are others to consider. Pookie Holler is another expected to do better.

This looks like a good opportunity for DR EGGMAN who went close last season and could be a different proposition this term

16:22 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 (4) (13/8 +54%) Come On John	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(4) Come On John 13/8, Blinkered for 1st time, pulled hard when only sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 7/4) 4 days ago. Not taken lightly if getting back on track with headgear discarded. Flopped when favourite on Wednesday but largely consistent since his 1m3f win in October.
6 (6) (15/8 +32%) Honrado	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(6) Honrado 15/8, Cheekpieces on for 1st time when a vergy good clear second of 10 in minor event at this course (12f, AW, 12/1) 23 days ago. Winner has gone in again so he merits serious consideration. Clear second to revitalised winner when cheekpieces were added here (1m4f) last month.
2 (2) (3/1 +14%) Baikal	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Baikal 3/1, Won 10-runner handicap (18/1) at this C&D (AW) 25 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again despite a 2 lb weights rise. Returned to the Flat with narrow C&D win last month; nudged up only 2lb.
7 (7) (9/2 +50%) Nasim	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(7) Nasim 9/2, Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 32 days ago, not ideally placed. Tongue strap on 1st time. Can give a good account. Safely held at Kempton on last two outings but lurks on a tempting mark; not ruled out.
10 (10) (6/1 +0%) Venus Slipper	6 6/1(+0%)	(10) Venus Slipper 6/1, 13/2, very good third of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 5 days ago. Needs considering in her bid for a breakthrough victory. 0-13 but ran well from the front when placed in Wolverhampton classified on Tuesday.
3 (3) (11/1 +8%) Villalobos	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Villalobos 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in January. 8/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more needed. Made all for surprise Kempton win last month but well beaten over C&D two days later.
1 (1) (14/1 +0%) Forest Haze	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Forest Haze 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 47 days ago. Has work to do. Well down the field over 1m4f on handicap debut but remains very unexposed.
5 (5) (22/1 -57%) Formal Address	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Formal Address 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form. Struggled in novice/maiden races; has a more realistic chance in this low-grade handicap.
8 (8) (33/1 +0%) Star Of Sussex	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Star Of Sussex 33/1, 125/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at this course (12f, AW) 23 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward if he's to get off the mark. 14-race maiden who has been struggling; very difficult to enthuse over.
9 (9) (66/1 -100%) Kimchi	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Kimchi 66/1, 28/1, first run since leaving Rae Guest when last of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) on NH debut 68 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time with more needed. Unplaced all eight Flat starts for Rae Guest and tailed off over hurdles for new stable.

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Baikal appeared to relish a switch to the all-weather when scoring over track and trip last month and a 2lb higher mark shouldn't prevent another good account. However, HONRADO found only a subsequent winner too strong in classified company over 1m4f here in late January and Tony Carroll's charge is slightly more compelling. Come On John is also down in distance and an improved performance wouldn't surprise.

HONRADO took a step forward for his current yard when a clear second here last time out and with the winner having scored again since he is fancied to get off the mark. Baikal is feared most on the back of a recent C&D success, although Come On John is weighted to go well too and both Nasim and Venus Slipper must also enter calculations.

This can go to HONRADO, who returned to form and kept on very nicely for a clear second in a 1m4f classified here last month.

16:30 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 (3) (11/4 +0%) Cardamon Hill	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(3) Cardamon Hill 11/4, C&D winner in November and comes here on the back of a solid third of 6 in handicap chase here (20.3f, good to soft) following month. Enters calculations eased 1 lb. Seemed to find 2m4f on the short side here on hat-trick bid but ran respectably.
4 (4) (11/4 +39%) Hold Onto The Line	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(4) Hold Onto The Line 11/4, Course winner who arrives in good nick, third of 10 in handicap chase here (15.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip and not discounted. 4-8 here but not having gone much beyond 2m4f under rules asks a major question.
5 (5) (10/3 -67%) Jem In Em	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(5) Jem In Em 10/3, A fair 3m2f hurdles winner who has started well in this sphere, coming in a very good second of 7 in handicap chase at Newcastle (29.9f, good) in November. Expected to be bang there after a break. Stayed on into second at Newcastle (3m6f, good) last time, not shouting for a shorter trip.
6 (6) (9/2 +47%) Whosmydaddy	4.5 9/2(+47%)	(6) Whosmydaddy 9/2, C&D winner. Not discredited for his new yard (formerly with Sandy Thomson) when third of 7 in handicap chase at Carlisle (26.1f, soft) 63 days ago. In the picture off a 2 lb lower mark. Won last February/March; revival needed after his two runs this winter, one for new yard.
1 (1) (9/1 -38%) Ganapathi	9 9/1(-38%)	(1) Ganapathi 9/1, Useful hurdle/chase winner for Willie Mullins but losing run stretches back to June 2022 and he hasn't set the world alight in 6 starts for present yard. Others are preferred. No win since June 2022; while some ability remains, he does not inspire much confidence.
2 (2) (12/1 +25%) Red Happy	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) Red Happy 12/1, Completed a hat-trick at Carlisle over a year ago but he has run poorly at Kelso at Hexham this winter, retried in blinkers last time. Has plenty to prove now. The backward steps on his last three starts leave him with plenty to prove.

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Following a C&D success, Cardamon Hill failed to complete a hat-trick when finishing third over an extended 2m4f here last time, but this step back up in trip might see him get closer off a 1lb lower mark. Even so, JEM IN EM looks the way to go. Lucinda Russell's seven-year-old occupied the runner-up berth in a deeper contest over 3m6f at Newcastle in November and could take full advantage of an unchanged rating. Hold Onto The Line is looks best with Brian Hughes booked.

JEM IN EM is less exposed than these over fences so can build on his very good Newcastle second last time out and gain a first win in this sphere. In-form C&D scorer Cardamon Hill rates a big danger however, while Hold Onto The Line and Whosmydaddy also need factoring into this open handicap chase.

With this trip perhaps not ideal for his chief rivals Hold Onto The Line and Jem In Em, CARDAMON HILL (nap) has a good chance.

16:40 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 23f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
4 (4) (9/4 +44%) Duffys Hodey	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(4) Duffys Hodey 9/4, Winner of 3 of his last 5 starts over hurdles (placed on the other 2 occasions) and better than ever when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at this course (19.4f, soft, 7/2) 13 days ago. Unexposed at this longer distance and could be open to further improvement. Progressive this term, won 3 of last 4 and won with plenty in hand latest; 8lb rise fine.
2 (2) (5/1 +9%) Must Go Now	5 5/1(+9%)	(2) Must Go Now 5/1, Unsuited by the sharper trip when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.7f, heavy, 13/2) 21 days ago, running on. That performance bodes well for his return to a more suitable trip. Player. Came on from return with wide margin win at Fairyhouse and good 3rd since; new trip.
5 (5) (15/2 -25%) Portnacoo	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(5) Portnacoo 15/2, 3 wins from 7 runs this season. Hit usual flat spot when 8¾ lengths fourth of 20 to Must Go Now in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 46 days ago and return to longer trip could see an improved performance. One for the shortlist. Record hat-trick at Downpatrick and good runs in defeat twice since; e/w claims.
9 (9) (8/1 +20%) I Ballyadam Moon	8 8/1(+20%)	(9) I Ballyadam Moon 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden produced better effort when 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, finishing second of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f, soft) 22 days ago. Still has a bit to find. Left previous form behind with maiden hurdle 2nd since; may need further progress.
3 (3) (8/1 -14%) Prophet's Corner	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Prophet's Corner 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (23.3f, soft, 11/2) 13 days ago and one to be interested in on handicap hurdle debut. 4 point wins and placed in 3 maiden hurdles so far; could be big player from opening mark.
6 (6) (10/1 +17%) Rue Taylor	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Rue Taylor 10/1, Promising victory on hurdles bow and backed it up when 12/1, fifth of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft) 51 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and remains open to progress. Bumper/maiden hurdle winner and form of latest run at Limerick working out well; good mark.
7 (7) (12/1 +40%) Folly Beach	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Folly Beach 12/1, Respectable fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at this course (19.4f, soft) 13 days ago but may find a couple too good in here. Flat winner but 0-8 over timber over timber and doesn't look well treated.
8 (8) (12/1 -50%) Beggars Rock	12 12/1(-50%)	(8) Beggars Rock 12/1, Winner in first-time blinkers at Limerick in December but not in same form when twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.6f, heavy, 4/1) 35 days ago. Capable of bouncing back. Engaged 2.30 Gowran Park Saturday. Off the mark in Limerick h'cap over Christmas but disappointing fav here since.
12 (12) (12/1 -50%) Misty Milan	12 12/1(-50%)	(12) Misty Milan 12/1, Promising sort was well-backed and showed more than previous when fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Clonmel (20f, soft) 32 days ago. May do better still. Poor maiden hurdle form; best run yet when 5th in h'cap hurdle latest but up against it.
1 (1) (20/1 -25%) Churchwarden	20 20/1(-25%)	(1) Churchwarden 20/1, Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in September (won with bit to spare) but pulled up next start in handicap hurdle at Navan (25f, good to soft) 63 days ago, possibly not suited by step up in trip. Should run creditably back down in distance. Beaten a long way out on first try at 3m1f at Navan last time; stiff looking mark.
11 (11) (20/1 +39%) Apples In Winter	20 20/1(+39%)	(11) Apples In Winter 20/1, Step in the right direction when 28/1, seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (23.3f, soft) 13 days ago. Must improve again to trouble the best of these. 0-11 over timber and no signs of a return to form here earlier this month.
10 (10) (25/1 +24%) Look Dont Touch	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) Look Dont Touch 25/1, Below his best in both spheres of late, modest sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.2f, good to soft) and hard to fancy strongly on return to smaller obstacles. Point winner but 30-race maiden under rules and hasn't shown enough over fences of late.

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PROPHET'S CORNER won four times between the flags and now tackles handicap company for the first time after showing promise when placed in all three maiden hurdle starts. The Westerner gelding likes to force the pace and was only headed approaching the last when third to the odds-on Argento Boy over a slightly longer trip here earlier this month. Must Go Now had Portnacoo (now 14lb better off on official ratings) nearly nine lengths behind when successful over 2m4f at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day. Portnacoo completed a hat-trick when trained by his veteran owner Harry Smyth last year and has won over 2m6f, while Duffys Hodey has won three of his last four starts but has gone up 26lb as a result.

DUFFYS HODEY is in the form of his life, and he may find enough improvement over this longer trip to defy the handicapper once again. Misty Milan was well backed when a promising fifth on her reappearance and it would be no surprise to see her go close. Beggars Rock could well bounce back to form if taking up this engagement, while Must Go Now deserves an honourable mention in a competitive novice handicap.

It's hard to know where the ceiling of DUFFYS HODEY's ability lies and an 8lb rise for his recent course success looks lenient

16:52 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 (1) (2/1 +75%) Card Shark	2 2/1(+75%)	(1) Card Shark 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. respectable effort after 8 months off 28/1, good third of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 32 days ago. Back up in trip and open to further improvement. Placed over 1m on last month's handicap debut, after a layoff, and remains lightly raced.
3 (3) (10/3 -11%) Dubai Harbour	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(3) Dubai Harbour 10/3, C&D winner here in December and ran just below that level when 6/5, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 25 days ago. Should be in the mix once again. In the frame all three starts since narrow C&D win in December; likely contender again.
4 (4) (9/2 +36%) Rolypolymoly	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(4) Rolypolymoly 9/2, Shaped better than the bare result (after nearly a year off) when sixth of 11 in handicap over C&D 25 days ago, doing too much too soon. That performance suggests he retains plenty of ability at this level and he is an interesting contender in first-time visor with more experienced jockey aboard. Ran better than finishing position suggest when sixth here last month, after a layoff.
5 (5) (6/1 +0%) Sir Laurence Graff	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Sir Laurence Graff 6/1, C&D winner isn't always the easiest to catch right, but he was a shade unlucky when second of 10 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D (AW) 25 days ago, running on after being baulked 2f out. One for the shortlist. Inconsistent nowadays but won here in October and went close last month.
8 (8) (8/1 +0%) Mr Trick	8 8/1(+0%)	(8) Mr Trick 8/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023 but step in the right direction when creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago, having briefly been short of room turning for home. Should run well again. Without a win since 2023 but has dropped another 2lb since last month's C&D fourth.
7 (7) (12/1 -50%) Danehill Star	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Danehill Star 12/1, C&D winner here in January and far from disgraced off 2 lb higher when 3/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 25 days ago. Should perform creditably running off the same mark. C&D winner in first-time cheekpieces last month but only sixth off new mark since.
9 (9) (25/1 -14%) Laurentia	25 25/1(-14%)	(9) Laurentia 25/1, C&D winner produced best effort for a while when 14/1, good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 25 days ago, Player if she can replicate that form. Placed over C&D last month but will probably find younger rivals better treated again.
2 (2) (40/1 -150%) Hellavapace	40 40/1(-150%)	(2) Hellavapace 40/1, Course winner. 22/1, back on track after break when third of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 74 days ago. Clearly capable of running well fresh and is not ruled out back up in trip. Back in form when third over 1m here in December but can't be relied upon heavily.
10 (10) (250/1 -279%) Dizziwizzbang	250 250/1(-279%)	(10) Dizziwizzbang 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden has shown little ability. Significantly up in trip and racing from 1 lb out of the handicap on first run for yard after leaving Phil McEntee. Easy to look elsewhere. Struggled when 100-1 for handicap debut in October (7f); upped in trip for new stable.

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A first-time visor proved just the trick for recent Wolverhampton winner Marvellous Lady, but she has more on her plate reverting to handicap company under a penalty. With that in mind, it could be worth siding with the lightly-raced CARD SHARK. The son of Dark Angel posted a solid third in a 14-runner affair over 1m on his handicap bow at Kempton last month and a return to today's 1m2f distance could prove fruitful. Sir Laurence Graff and Dubai Harbour are worth a second look too.

In a trappy event, it may be worth siding with ROLYPOLYMOLY who showed plenty of promise on his first run for nearly a year and is entitled to build on that with a more experienced jockey taking over in the plate. Mr Trick shaped well when short of room at a crucial stage last time, while Sir Laurence Graff had an even rougher passage when narrowly defeated over C&D last month.

The suggestion is CARD SHARK, who was returning from an eight-month absence when third on his recent handicap debut.

17:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 (3) (7/4 +22%) Heart Above	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(3) Heart Above 7/4, Progressive in handicaps in the autumn, winning at Perth and over C&D. Sure to go well again if returning from an 80-day break in similar form. Won over C&D in November when last seen; leading claims if resuming where he left off.
9 (9) (10/3 +49%) Milajess	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(9) Milajess 10/3, Remains a maiden after 23 runs but she recorded one of her best efforts for this yard when second of 10 at Sedgefield (17f, soft) 11 days ago. No match for the winner but that one scored easily again over fences earlier this week. Big player off 1 lb lower. 0-23 but runner-up at Sedgefield recently and holds each-way claims.
2 (2) (15/2 -7%) Trailblazer	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(2) Trailblazer 15/2, Successful over 2m at Perth in July and arrives on the back of creditable in-frame efforts at Newcastle and Sedgefield in recent weeks. Respected with a refitted tongue tie added to his regular cheekpieces. His form has gone the wrong way, but fair efforts the last twice and has an each-way shout.
6 (6) (8/1 +43%) La Quarite	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) La Quarite 8/1, Runner-up on C&D handicap debut for Iain Jardine last February but has failed to reproduce that since. Tongue tied first time. Went close over C&D last February but recent form hasn't been so encouraging.
11 (11) (8/1 +50%) Prospect House	8 8/1(+50%)	(11) Prospect House 8/1, Won a Market Rasen handicap hurdle off 7 lb higher in September 2023. Rather hit and miss since but is well treated if a return to hurdles sparks a revival. Mixed form this season but the odd fair run and he's on a dangerous mark; not discounted.
8 (8) (10/1 +50%) Snow Dragon	10 10/1(+50%)	(8) Snow Dragon 10/1, Has run to a barely modest level on both completed starts over hurdles but no surprise were this 4-y-o to take a step forward in handicaps. Glimmer of promise over C&D last month and this 4yo is not ruled out on handicap debut.
1 (1) (12/1 -50%) King Ulanda	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) King Ulanda 12/1, Landed a gamble in Huntingdon bumper for Tom Weston last May. Hasn't translated that ability to hurdles in 3 attempts but no surprise were he to make a much bigger impact now handicapping. Bumper winner who goes handicapping off a fair mark and is open to improvement.
4 (4) (16/1 -33%) Jet Patrol	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Jet Patrol 16/1, Headstrong sort who made the frame in a maiden/novice last winter. Would have finished second in a C&D maiden in November but for a late fall but weakened into a well-held seventh in a Newcastle handicap since. Off for 2 months (has wind surgery). Soundly beaten at Newcastle but on a good mark if wind op facilitates a return to form.
12 (12) (25/1 -178%) Inoue	25 25/1(-178%)	(12) Inoue 25/1, Poor maiden hurdler but his latest 2m Catterick handicap third was his best run to date. One of 2 runners for his stable. Fair third at Catterick recently but he needs a bigger performance today.
10 (10) (80/1 -60%) Away She Goes	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Away She Goes 80/1, Failed to make an impact in 2 bumpers/3 starts over hurdles for Brian Ellison last year and pulled on Ayr handicap debut for new trainer Paul Robson last month. Hard to fancy after that. Hasn't shown much and was pulled up on last month's handicap/stable debut at Ayr.
13 (13) (100/1 +0%) Foshan	100 100/1(+0%)	(13) Foshan 100/1, Poor on Flat and no form over hurdles. 3 lb out of handicap. 0-17 on the Flat and 0-6 over hurdles, with very modest form; would be a shock winner.

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HEART ABOVE justified favouritism over track and trip in November and only has a 5lb higher rating to contend with today. Dianne Sayer's seven-year-old has lots in his favour as he bid to make it three wins out of his last four starts, with his main threat possibly being Milajess, who produced a much better effort when second at Sedgefield earlier in the month. Of the remainder, Inoue makes the most appeal after his third-placed effort at Catterick last month.

MILAJESS is a long-standing maiden but she did bump into a handicap blot at Sedgefield last week and this might finally be her day. Heart Above was at the top of his game when last seen in November and heads the dangers along with Trailblazer. Handicap-newcomer King Ulanda would also be of interest if the betting vibes are strong.

This could go to JET PATROL on his first run since wind surgery. He looks to be on a handy mark on his best C&D form.

17:10 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
7 (7) (6/4 -65%) Gameofinches	1.5 6/4(-65%)	(7) Gameofinches 6/4, Easy winner completed start in points (Nov 10) and looks an obvious one having joined Willie Mullins. Market confidence likely significant. Point winner and form working out; half-brother to The Kalooki Kid; big run likely.
1 (1) (9/2 +18%) Begorra Man	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(1) Begorra Man 9/2, Promise when fifth of 23 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good, 66/1) on debut 52 days ago, not knocked about. Makes bumpers debut. Respected. 66-1 5th in maiden hurdle that has worked out particularly well; switches to bumper.
3 (3) (5/1 0%) Cosmos D'ainay	5 5/1(0%)	(3) Cosmos D'ainay 5/1, Cost £165,000 after winning the last of his 4 starts in points (Dec 1). Joined a top yard for his Rules career. Has to enter the reckoning. Won point at 4th attempt before £165,000 sale; form knocked a bit since.
2 (2) (13/2 +59%) Casterly Rock	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(2) Casterly Rock 13/2, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16.5f, soft, 9/1) on NH debut 46 days ago. 4th in close finish in Fairyhouse bumper; might be one for further/softer ground.
10 (10) (14/1 +13%) Rojuco Mac	14 14/1(+13%)	(10) Rojuco Mac 14/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser No Regrets. The stable's runners always need monitoring in the betting. Soldier Of Fortune gelding; half-brother to No Regrets; yard get bumper winners.
5 (5) (20/1 +50%) Easy Doyen	20 20/1(+50%)	(5) Easy Doyen 20/1, Doyen gelding. Dam, maiden hurdler, 1½m-2m winner on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Magical Memoir. Dam 1m4f/2m turf winner/placed 2m4f hurdles; yard 0-18 in bumpers last 5 years.
4 (4) (25/1 +11%) Do Brazil	25 25/1(+11%)	(4) Do Brazil 25/1, 11/4, remote seventh of 8 in bumper at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good to soft, 11/4) on debut 156 days ago. Evidently thought capable of better. 11-4 for debut but beaten a long way out and tailed off; best watched for now.
8 (8) (33/1 +18%) Gatehouse Boy	33 33/1(+18%)	(8) Gatehouse Boy 33/1, €12,000 3-y-o, Great Pretender gelding. Half-brother to French 2¼m hurdle winner Les Yeux Noirs. Great Pretender gelding; 12,000eur 3yo; yard 1-70 in bumpers last five years.
14 (14) (33/1 +34%) Walk On Annilog	33 33/1(+34%)	(14) Walk On Annilog 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in bumper at this course (16.4f, soft, 50/1) 34 days ago. Minor promise in a pair of bumpers so far but this is a tough task.
11 (11) (40/1 0%) Rough 'n' Smooth	40 40/1(0%)	(11) Rough 'n' Smooth 40/1, Conduit gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner Smooth River. Conduit gelding; dam half-sister to bumper winner; yard get fair share of bumper winners.
13 (13) (40/1 0%) Tadhg's Rock	40 40/1(0%)	(13) Tadhg's Rock 40/1, Made frame on second of 2 starts in points but still likely best watched on Rules debut. Unplaced in two points; dam closely related to Chemical Energy; likely best watched.
12 (12) (50/1 +50%) Super Fly	50 50/1(+50%)	(12) Super Fly 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 9 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16.5f, soft, 100/1) 46 days ago. Tailed off in two bumpers at big prices so far.
6 (6) (50/1 +24%) First Sub	50 50/1(+24%)	(6) First Sub 50/1, €1,000 3-y-o, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Arctic Cosmos gelding; 1,000eur 3yo; yard 0-4 in bumpers last five years.
9 (9) (50/1 +24%) Mytimetoshine	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) Mytimetoshine 50/1, Berkshire gelding. Half-brother to 7f winner abroad Sugarbird. Dam, lightly raced on Flat, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Automated. Berkshire gelding; half-brother to Hungarian 7f winner Sugarbird; Flat pedigree.

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BEGORRA MAN ran a cracker on debut when keeping on into fifth behind the smart Kopek Des Bordes in a 23-runner maiden hurdle at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. The Flemensfirth gelding should progress from that outing and gets the vote over Gameofinches, who easily beat a couple of subsequent winners in a Dromahane point-to-point last November. Cosmos D'ainay also won between the flags at Borris House, while Casterly Rock is another to consider after being beaten less than two lengths on his debut at Fairyhouse last month. Any market move for Rojuco Mac on debut would be interesting.

Willie Mullins has won the last 3 runnings of this bumper and can make it 4 in a row with GAMEOFINCHES, who was the ready winner of a point in November. Cosmos d'Ainay is another point winner who has joined a top yard for his Rules career and is second choice ahead of Gavin Cromwell's Begorra Man, who displayed plenty of ability when fifth in a warm maiden hurdle at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting on debut.

A chance is taken on BEGORRA MAN who might offer a bit of value after outrunning his price in the maiden hurdle won by Kopek Des Bordes

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