1 Tuesday 18th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 18th February 2025

There were 22 Races on Tuesday 18th February 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Market Rasen, 6 races at Taunton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 18th February 2025

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

13:50 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/10 +41%) Lundi Noir	1.1 11/10(+41%)	(3) Lundi Noir 11/10, €60,000 3-y-o, Doctor Dino gelding. Dam, 1½m bumper winner in France, half-sister to fairly useful 17f hurdle winner Gars En Noir. Appealing sort starting out in a very winnable maiden. 60,000euros 3yo; dam 12.5f French AQPS Flat winner; interesting newcomer.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/3 -203%) Wallquatari	3.333333 10/3(-203%)	(5) Wallquatari 10/3, Showed some ability before falling on Stratford debut in October and clear of the rest when second to fair sort at Doncaster next time. Good shout on that form back from a break. Has shaped well on both hurdle starts (2nd at Doncaster last time); should go well again.
3	4 3rd (4) (13/2 +19%) Miners Gamble	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(4) Miners Gamble 13/2, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1¼m), unsuited by way race developed last time. One to note on hurdles debut. 1m1f Flat winner from 13 Flat starts; hood tried; worth a market check on jumps debut.
4	1 4th (1) (10/3 +44%) Crown Of India	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(1) Crown Of India 10/3, Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 1¾m), looked a hard ride sent hurdling with a hood retained after 13 weeks off at Warwick last month. Tricky to fancy. Quite useful on the Flat; pulled hard on jumps debut (jumped right); hood on; interesting.
5th	6 5th (6) (50/1 -52%) Hello Sweety	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Hello Sweety 50/1, Looks poor at this stage (placed on Flat in Poland first 3 starts, little impact in 2 races this year for current yard, including in Ludlow juvenile hurdle a fortnight ago). Placed on the Flat in Poland; pulled hard when well beaten on hurdles debut; more needed.
6th	8 6th (8) (125/1 -89%) Takes Time	125 125/1(-89%)	(8) Takes Time 125/1, Modest maiden on the Flat for David Loughnane and showed nothing over hurdles at Catterick 9 weeks ago. Modest form on the Flat; well beaten on hurdles debut; looks one for handicaps later on.
7th	7 7th (7) (22/1 +67%) Playaway Girl	22 22/1(+67%)	(7) Playaway Girl 22/1, Well held in bumpers and Fontwell juvenile hurdle last year. Modest efforts in 3 bumpers and well beaten on hurdles debut; needs a lot more.
8th	2 8th (2) (100/1 -100%) Escape The Grape	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Escape The Grape 100/1, Little form in varied events on Flat for Tom Ward. Tongue tie goes on back from an absence. Ordinary Flat performer at up to 1m4f for Tom Ward; needs to improve now going hurdling.

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WALLQUATARI looked to be going best in front two from home at Doncaster in November, but he was ultimately picked up in the closing stages. That performance sets a clear standard and, if able to find further progress today, he should go one place better. Doctor Dino gelding Lundi Noir was picked up for 60,000 euros last year and he warrants a market check in a moderate contest, while Miners Gamble, who holds an official rating of 63 on the level, is another to be interested in.

LUNDI NOIR makes plenty of appeal on paper and can land a thin-looking maiden. Wallquatari is the clear danger.

The vote goes to WALLQUATARI, who has shaped well on both hurdle starts and may progress a little more. Crown Of India is next best.

14:05 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/2 +69%) Holeshot	2.5 5/2(+69%)	(3) Holeshot 5/2, Winless following 5 runs between the flags but has made the frame on 2 of his 3 starts under Rules and latest handicap debut fifth at Lingfield (2m, soft) was no backward step. Now 2 lb lower and this stiffer test could be right up his street. Respectable fifth over 2m on handicap debut and ought to be suited by today's longer trip.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +38%) Don't Tell Rosie	4 4/1(+38%)	(4) Don't Tell Rosie 4/1, Shaped as though starting to get the hang of things when fourth in an 11-runner Taunton novice (16.5f, soft) a fortnight ago. Wasn't knocked about that day and she appeals as the type to raise her game now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Fair fourth in recent 2m novice here but her tendency to race too freely is a worry.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/1 -78%) Mahler Moon	8 8/1(-78%)	(1) Mahler Moon 8/1, Placed on couple of occasions over hurdles for Dan Skelton and encouraging start on chase debut for new yard when third at Southwell (20.4f, good) in October. Jumping proved his downfall when well held next time (since undergone another round of wind surgery) but one to consider back hurdling. Reverts to hurdling after disappointing chase run and a wind op; on a good mark.
4	2 4th (2) (13/8 -30%) Ask Me Another	1.625 13/8(-30%)	(2) Ask Me Another 13/8, Improved when opening her account in 8-runner juvenile hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, soft) last spring. Solid second on return/handicap debut upped to 20.7f at Huntingdon where she pulled well clear of the third. Open to improvement. Runner-up on last month's seasonal/handicap debut and should have more to offer.
5th	7 5th (7) (18/1 -13%) Yorgunnabeplucky	18 18/1(-13%)	(7) Yorgunnabeplucky 18/1, Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points but never dangerous in a bumper and it's all been pretty low-key over hurdles so far. Big step forward needed now pitched into a handicap with cheekpieces enlisted. Did not show much in three 2m novice/maiden hurdles but might improve now up in trip.
6th	8 6th (8) (10/1 +60%) Stage Show	10 10/1(+60%)	(8) Stage Show 10/1, Fair maiden on the Flat and more like it over hurdles with a brace of fourth-place finishes in handicaps around 17f in the autumn. However, form has subsequently dipped and needs to get back on track now fitted with a first-time tongue strap. Tailed off twice last month; looks risky but drying ground and/or tongue-tie may help him.
7th	5 7th (5) (18/1 -100%) Lady Showtime	18 18/1(-100%)	(5) Lady Showtime 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden who wasn't discredited when fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) when last seen in July. Moving back up in trip for this handicap debut may well work in her favour but others are preferred all the same. Made frame in two maidens last summer (2m3f/2m); has fitness to prove on handicap debut.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (20/1 -100%) Torre Del Oro	20 20/1(-100%)	(6) Torre Del Oro 20/1, Formerly fairly useful at up to 1½m for Andrew Balding on the Flat but will need to leave form of his 3 previous runs over hurdles a long way behind if he's to make an impact now handicapping. Useful at his best on the Flat; made quiet start to hurdling career but remains unexposed.

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ASK ME ANOTHER finished 17 lengths clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot on her seasonal return at Huntingdon last month and only has a 1lb higher mark to contend with today. Robbie Llewellyn's five-year-old might only need to reproduce that effort in order to go one better. Don't Tell Rosie showed more when fourth over an extended 2m here on her latest outing and she could prove a different proposition now that she tackles the handicap ranks. Of the remainder, Lady Showtime makes the most appeal.

The two 5-y-o mares, ASK ME ANOTHER and Don't Tell Rosie, appear to possess the greatest potential and could be the pair to concentrate on. The latter appears to have been gradually brought along with handicaps very much in mind and she is of strong interest now pitched into one off what looks a fair opening mark. However, she may find Ask Me Another too hot to handle following that rival's good reappearance/handicap debut second at Huntingdon. Holeshot is best of the rest.

The most obvious answer is ASK ME ANOTHER, who was placed on last month's seasonal/handicap debut and probably still has potential.

14:20 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/1 +17%) Bluey	1 1/1(+17%)	(1) Bluey 1/1, Improver who won 2m Wincanton mares' novice on Boxing Day and ran a cracker in a race full of promising ones at Windsor last month, making the running for long way. More to come. Wincanton winner (1m7f); pleasing second at Windsor (Class 2) since; strong contender..
2	2 2nd (2) (1/1 +43%) Siog Geal	1 1/1(+43%)	(2) Siog Geal 1/1, £80,000 Irish point winner who showed plenty in a couple of bumpers and made a successful start over hurdles when a warm order at Catterick (2m) in December. Finished strongly behind Bluey up in grade at Windsor since and can improve further. Penalised; closely matched with Bluey on subsequent Windsor (Class 2) form..
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 -100%) Future Fortune	9 9/1(-100%)	(3) Future Fortune 9/1, Bumper winner who took a big step forward over hurdles when second in 2m mares' maiden at Taunton last month, keeping on well. Bit more to find still with Bluey and Siog Geal. Bumper winner; creditable effort at Taunton (2m, good to soft) last month; chance..
4	4 4th (4) (250/1 -658%) Game On Babe	250 250/1(-658%)	(4) Game On Babe 250/1, Maiden pointer well held in Market Rasen bumper a fortnight ago and this well-bred mare (half-sister to top-class chaser Somersby) is likely to need more time. Well held in C&D bumper; hurdles debut; stablemate of Siog Geal..
5	5 \|F\| (5) (150/1 -200%) Keep On Cobbling	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Keep On Cobbling 150/1, Well held in bumpers 6 months apart. Low-key comeback in Warwick bumper; this looks a tough start over hurdles..

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Siog Geal (fourth) had no obvious excuses when finishing behind BLUEY (second) at Windsor last month and with the former perhaps needing a greater test of stamina, Emma Lavelle's six-year-old is expected to confirm her superiority. The winner is relatively prominent in the Dawn Run ante-post market, so that form could be particularly useful. Future Fortune finished a creditable second at Taunton recently and, in receipt of 6lb from the aforementioned pair, could be a real force.

BLUEY and Siog Geal are closely matched on their Windsor running and the pair, who are entered in the Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival, can fight this out, with Emma Lavelle's mare narrowly preferred.

Fergal O'Brien's SIOG GEAL can turn the tables on Bluey from Windsor, gaining a second win over hurdles in the process.

14:35 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/6 +39%) Cornish Storm	0.833333 5/6(+39%)	(1) Cornish Storm 5/6, Fair Flat winner who displayed fair form when runner-up on 2 of his 3 starts in maiden hurdles last term, latterly over C&D this time last year. Posted a solid effort after 11 months off when third in a Kempton handicap (12f) 20 days ago and respected back in this sphere. Second in this race a year ago and returned from layoff with good Flat run last month.
2	4 2nd (4) (10/3 -11%) Blacksamssenorita	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(4) Blacksamssenorita 10/3, Promise on first of 3 starts in bumpers but produced a novicey display of jumping when third of 5 in a mares' novice hurdle at Exeter (18.5f) in November. That experience ought not to have been wasted on her and respected for all longer trips may suit ideally in time. Displayed ability in all three bumpers and when third on hurdle debut; enters calculations.
3	9 3rd (9) (13/2 -44%) Public Enemy	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(9) Public Enemy 13/2, Magna Grecia gelding who is closely related to several smart performers on the Flat. Displayed fairly useful form himself, best effort when third once from 3 starts in maidens on Flat in France. Acquired for €32,000 in November and one to note now hurdling for stable in good form. Placed in 1m6f Flat maiden in France in October; makes stable/hurdle debut today.
4	2 4th (2) (6/1 +8%) Desert Halo	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) Desert Halo 6/1, Some promise in trio of bumper outings and stepped up plenty on his hurdles debut effort when second of 9 in novice at Lingfield (2m) in November. Subsequent efforts at Haydock/Uttoxeter have been well below that level however, so bounce back required. 80-1 second at Lingfield in November but soundly beaten on other three hurdling starts.
5th	12 5th (12) (33/1 -106%) Organic	33 33/1(-106%)	(12) Organic 33/1, Three-time winner on the Flat at up to 1¼m for George Boughey in 2024. Changed hands for 32,000 gns in October and showed aptitude for hurdling before conditions possibly found her out when seventh of 11 in C&D mares' novice (soft) 14 days ago. May do better further down the line. Three-time Flat winner in 2024 but made low-key stable/hurdle debut over C&D last month.
6th	6 6th (6) (100/1 -203%) Whatmakes Honey B	100 100/1(-203%)	(6) Whatmakes Honey B 100/1, Winless following 8 attempts in maiden points and longer-term project judged on her exploits in bumper/pair of hurdle runs to date. Respectable fifth over C&D two weeks ago but needs another big step forward today.
7th	3 7th (3) (16/1 +0%) I Like Ike	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) I Like Ike 16/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam, ran once in bumper, closely related to very smart hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Sam Spinner. One to note in the betting on debut for clues. First foal from point-winning close relative of high-class staying hurdler Sam Spinner.
8th	7 8th (7) (200/1 -100%) Bradman	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) Bradman 200/1, Dual winner of 1½m AW handicaps on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes last winter but no short-term promise to glean from 2 hurdle runs for new stable in recent months. Dual AW winner in January 2024 but has not shown a great deal on first two hurdle starts.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (50/1 -150%) Flash In The Pan	50 50/1(-150%)	(8) Flash In The Pan 50/1, Bred for the Flat and finished well held in heavy ground bumper/junior hurdle on first 2 starts under Rules last month. Better effort away from the mud when fifth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 13 days ago but handicaps will be more suitable after this. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not disgraced against own age-group this month but significant improvement is needed here.

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Blacksamssenorita failed to justify favouritism when only finishing third at Exeter in November, but she might be worth another chance on only her second start over hurdles. However, the vote goes to CORNISH STORM, who split a pair of subsequent winners when hitting the woodwork over C&D in February last year. The six-year-old had a recent spin on the Flat to blow the cobwebs away, finishing third at Kempton, and looks primed to strike. Public Enemy rates best of the remainder.

CORNISH STORM made a good return on the level recently and can go one better than last year when he was second in this. Blacksamssenorita is feared most ahead of Public Enemy starting out for Anthony Honeyball.

Last year's runner-up CORNISH STORM returned from a layoff with a pleasing Flat run and he is preferred now back hurdling.

14:50 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +33%) Camino Rocio	3 3/1(+33%)	(1) Camino Rocio 3/1, Improved upon joining present yard with a visor fitted, bringing up a quick-fire hat-trick in a C&D handicap in November. Had his chance ended by a mistake when pulled up back from a break at Taunton 14 days ago and no surprise to see a better showing. Back up significantly in trip. Pulled up after bad error latest; had won his 3 previous races; career-high mark; chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 +40%) Mythe Bridge	6 6/1(+40%)	(2) Mythe Bridge 6/1, 7-y-o who displayed definite signs of promise in trio of maiden/novice hurdle runs during first half of last year. Boasts the physique of one who will be well suited by the switch to chasing and he's certainly worth a look back from 9 months off/on handicap debut. Modest hurdles form and only third in a maiden point latest; bit to prove on chase debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +30%) Jessmae	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(6) Jessmae 7/2, Improved for step up in trip/fitting of cheekpieces when third at Southwell (24.3f) in December, the way he finished suggesting he'll be suited by further still. Unseated at the sixth on latest run at Catterick (25.2f) 18 days ago and he's certainly not one to write off. Two good runs over fences this term (second to Camino Rocio in November); place chance.
4	3 4th (3) (7/4 +0%) Express Surprise	1.75 7/4(+0%)	(3) Express Surprise 7/4, Reacted well to a tongue tie when placed on 2 of his last 3 starts in handicap hurdles and progressed further when running out a convincing winner on chase debut at Huntingdon (23.6f) 26 days ago, jumping soundly. Up 9 lb as a result but that may not prove his limit. Second in Irish point; off the mark on chase debut last time; 9lb higher; should go well.
5th	7 5th (7) (10/1 +38%) Sheeka Supreme	10 10/1(+38%)	(7) Sheeka Supreme 10/1, Successful in Irish points in October 2022 but little show in 4 hurdle outings and no better for switch to chasing when seventh of 12 in novices' handicap at Taunton (18.2f, soft) 2 weeks ago, no threat from 5 out. Significant step up in trip needs to have positive effect. Irish point winner in 2022; not shown much for present yard, including over fences.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (28/1 -40%) Carpe Diem	28 28/1(-40%)	(5) Carpe Diem 28/1, Promise in maiden hurdles in novice season before a lesser effort on handicap debut over fences at Huntingdon last winter. However, well beaten over both sets of obstacles since returning from an absence this campaign. Cheekpieces go on. Modest hurdler; didn't jump well back chasing last time; headgear tried; hard to fancy.

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EXPRESS SURPRISE created quite the impression when bolting up on his fencing bow last month and given that improvement is likely, a subsequent 9lb rise in the handicap might not be enough to stop him from going in again. Camino Rocio was pulled up at Taunton when chasing a four-timer a fortnight ago but he won't be far away if bouncing straight back to form. Jessmae can chase the pair home.

MYTHE BRIDGE displayed plenty of promise in a trio of hurdle runs during the first half of last year and, boasting all the hallmarks of one to progress further now his attentions switch to chasing, he could be worth siding with to make a winning return/handicap debut before market clues. Camino Rocio, who is best excused his latest run, can emerge as one of the lead threats, with easy Huntingdon winner Express Surprise another to consider.

After winning in good style on his chase debut last time EXPRESS SURPRISE (nap) is taken to follow up despite a 9lb rise.

15:05 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/1 -25%) Duffry Trixs	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Duffry Trixs 10/1, Runner-up only outing in Irish points (Jan 2024) and readily surpassed form showed only start in bumpers when second in 6-runner Plumpton maiden (20.5f) 3 weeks ago, held only late on. A repeat gives him good claims of being involved again. Low-key bumper run on British debut but much better when 2nd on hurdle debut; can improve.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/2 +61%) Devon Dude	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(4) Devon Dude 11/2, Dartmouth gelding who is bred to stay well but displayed enough speed to win 4-runner bumper at Chepstow (16f, heavy) last March. Promise on first 2 starts over hurdles prior to finishing down the field on handicap debut at Windsor (20f) 4 weeks ago. More required back in maiden company. Bumper winner; hurdle promise but well held on handicap debut; has doubts back in a maiden.
3	8 3rd (8) (1/1 +60%) The Final Word	1 1/1(+60%)	(8) The Final Word 1/1, Successful only start in Irish points and offered much more than he had in a bumper in the autumn when third in a 13-runner C&D novice 6 weeks ago, for largely hands-and-heels ride. Open to improvement with a tongue tie now reached for. Irish point winner; showed plenty when third on C&D hurdle debut; looks promising.
4	6 4th (6) (40/1 -150%) Fortunate Fella	40 40/1(-150%)	(6) Fortunate Fella 40/1, Placed all 3 starts in Irish points and having hinted at promise when fifth on hurdles bow at Hereford (19.7f) in December, he wasn't in the same form when fifth of 10 in a C&D novice 2 weeks ago. Would be an interesting one in handicaps on the back of this. Placed in 3 Irish points; just fair form in 3 hurdles; yard second string.
5th	1 5th (1) (66/1 -100%) A Great Excuse	66 66/1(-100%)	(1) A Great Excuse 66/1, Failed to complete all 4 starts in points but some promise under Rules, stepping forward from hurdles debut run when seventh in 14-runner Wetherby maiden (19.7f) 17 days ago. Will have handicaps as an option after this and they ought to suit better. Triple-figure prices and no impact in two hurdles; does have ability but handicaps soon.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/2 -80%) Maximum Offers	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(7) Maximum Offers 9/2, £105,000 4-y-o, Getaway gelding. Runner-up only outing in Irish points (Nov 2023) and solid start under Rules when third in a Carlisle bumper (17f, soft) in December. Of interest now hurdling, particularly if the market spoke favourably for him again. Just lost out to useful one in Irish point; better for bumper debut; interesting prospect.
7th	3 7th (3) (8/1 -140%) Catch On Me	8 8/1(-140%)	(3) Catch On Me 8/1, 5-y-o who won 13.5f minor event on Flat in France last May and stepped up on hurdles debut effort when third of 12 in 4-y-o event at Auteuil (17.4f) in September, staying on from the rear. New yard do well with such recruits and he's very much of interest with further progress likely. Won 1m5f AQPS event in France; hurdle form worked out well; sold 120,000euros; new yard.
8th	9 8th (9) (28/1 -100%) Tongaknoxie	28 28/1(-100%)	(9) Tongaknoxie 28/1, Casamento gelding. Midfield only start in bumpers at Chepstow in November and looked one for later on when fourth of 10 in novice hurdle (10/3) at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 69 days ago. Some promise on bumper debut; not get near enough to winner on hurdle debut to fancy today.
9th	2 9th (2) (33/1 +0%) Bells Of Ufford	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Bells Of Ufford 33/1, Modest form on second of 2 starts in bumpers and ran to a similar level both hurdle outings, shaping like a non-stayer when ninth of 14 in maiden at Wetherby (19.7f) 17 days ago. Another who will be better suited by handicaps. Won point bumper; hasn't done badly in two hurdles this winter but needs to step up plenty.
10th	11 10th (11) (28/1 -75%) Briery Bee	28 28/1(-75%)	(11) Briery Bee 28/1, Made the frame both starts in bumpers and not without promise in pair of mares' novice hurdles upon returning this season. Still, handicaps will likely suit her better on the back of this. Respectable efforts in bumpers and first 2 hurdles; handicaps will offer more scope.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (66/1 -267%) Auntie Maggie	66 66/1(-267%)	(10) Auntie Maggie 66/1, Third on sole start in Irish points and showed some promise when third on second start in maiden hurdles at Bangor (16.6f) in May. Not yet built on that in 2 handicap runs upon returning this winter and she's hard to fancy back in maiden company. Weak finisher at about this trip in handicaps and has a lot of work to do back in a maiden.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (200/1 -300%) Mistletoe	200 200/1(-300%)	(12) Mistletoe 200/1, Linda's Lad mare. Dam winning pointer. Won sole start in point bumpers but sent off at long odds and offered little when sixth of 7 in bumper at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut 36 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Won soft-ground point bumper in November; dropped right out on her hurdle debut at Exeter.

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DUFFRY TRIXS outran his odds of 66/1 when occupying the runner-up berth at Plumpton last month and he could improvement plenty for that introduction to hurdles. If the six-year-old can build on that performance, then he may be the one to beat. The Final Word showed promise when making the frame over C&D on his hurdles debut and could have a say, while Maximum Offers is another to consider after his third-placed effort at Carlisle.

Successful on his third start on the Flat in France, CATCH ON ME built on his hurdles debut run when a good third in a 4-y-o event at Auteuil last summer. Appealing as the type to do better still for his new yard, including now tackling this longer trip, he's selected to come out on top. That said, both The Final Word and Maximum Offers have reasons to recommend them, and are respected, as is Duffry Trix.

Catch On Me should be watched in the market but THE FINAL WORD put up a good show here on his hurdle debut and has clear potential.

15:20 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 -83%) Miss Cynthia	2.75 11/4(-83%)	(3) Miss Cynthia 11/4, Useful on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott. Brushed aside by the winner when favourite for Fakenham hurdles debut but better effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when again finishing second at Warwick (19f, good to soft). Further progress likely on handicap bow in this sphere. Had some very useful form on the Flat; 2nd in both hurdle runs; contender on h'cap debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/8 +39%) Lavida Adiva	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(1) Lavida Adiva 11/8, Winner of mares' novice at Catterick last winter and added to that when getting on top in the shadow of the post in an Aintree handicap (2½m, soft) on Boxing Day. 4 lb rise tolerable and should again make her presence felt. Third off 5lb lower here 12 months ago; Aintree winner on Boxing Day (2m4f); possibilities.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 +55%) Gilbertina	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(4) Gilbertina 9/2, Good record here, successful twice and runner-up 3 times from 9 visits to this course. On the downside, she added to what is becoming an increasingly patchy profile when misfiring back here on Boxing Day. Won this race off 4lb lower in 2024; mixed form since, best run a C&D second; a possible.
4	6 4th (6) (14/1 -17%) La Dolce Dolly	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) La Dolce Dolly 14/1, Won sole start in Irish points and has shown glimmers of ability in 3 runs over hurdles, most recently coming home sixth of 16 in a 21f Warwick novice (soft). Entirely possible that she'll be seen in a better light now handicapping and interesting to see how she shapes up in the betting. Irish point winner in May; fair form over hurdles and quite interesting on handicap debut.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/2 -38%) Sunset Hill	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(2) Sunset Hill 11/2, Opened hurdles account in 21f novice at Kelso in December before posting an excellent second of 7 in a Southwell handicap on New Year's Day. Grade 2 company proved beyond her reach upped to 3m at Doncaster since but this is assignment is more palatable. Tailed off in Grade 2 latest; 3 good runs previously, including easy novice win; claims.
6th	5 6th (5) (66/1 -164%) Red Trail	66 66/1(-164%)	(5) Red Trail 66/1, Four-time winner on the Flat for Andrew McNamara in Ireland but record in this sphere stands at 0-8 following a low-key effort on final start for that yard in December. Opposable on debut for new connections. Ex-Irish; four Flat wins; fair form over hurdles; wouldn't rule out on stable debut.

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Lavida Adiva relished the return to class 4 company when getting up on the line at Aintree on Boxing Day and another bold bid is forecast. However, a 4lb rise in the ratings does demand more from Ruth Jefferson's mare and smart Flat Performer MISS CYNTHIA looks open to more improvement. The five-year-old has filled the runner-up berth on both hurdle outings to date and she enters handicaps on a workable mark. The downgraded Sunset Hill is also noted.

MISS CYNTHIA has been handed a seemingly fair mark for her handicap debut in this sphere and, with the promise of better to come, she could be the answer. Next on the list is Sunset Hill, who understandably struggled in a Grade 2 last time and will be more at home back in handicap company. Lavida Adiva is also accorded respect on the back of her Aintree success.

As the potentially well-treated Miss Cynthia is hard to win with, a chance is taken on last year's winner GILBERTINA scoring again.

15:35 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (2/1 -7%) Camulus	2 2/1(-7%)	(6) Camulus 2/1, Well backed and showed the benefit of his reappearance 8 weeks earlier as he opened his account in Leicester handicap chase over this trip 4 weeks ago. That form isn't too bad for the grade and he can go well again up 6 lb. Came good over fences at Leicester last month and has scope for further progress.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 -50%) Safe Destination	5 5/1(-50%)	(3) Safe Destination 5/1, A reformed character this season and proved better than ever as he made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts (2 from 2 under this amateur) in C&D handicap last month. Good shout again up 6 lb. In-form 7yo; scored over C&D last month and has now won three of his last four.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 +22%) Exmoor Forest	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(2) Exmoor Forest 7/2, Scored at Bangor in June and remains in good heart, third over C&D and no extra only late when filling the same position at Doncaster (3m) last time. Strong claims. Good third over C&D in December and again ran well at Doncaster last month; good chance.
4	4 4th (4) (18/1 -13%) No But I Will	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) No But I Will 18/1, Fairly useful form at best over fences for previous yard but not shown much for a while, including over hurdles the last twice. Visor the new headgear of choice and he's very well treated if reviving. Well beaten in a chase on stable debut and pulled up in two subsequent hurdles.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 +14%) Ask Brewster	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Ask Brewster 12/1, Hurdles/point winner who scored on chasing debut at Ludlow (3m) on return but beat just 2 rivals and his subsequent efforts have been poor. Beat two rivals on chasing debut in October but soundly beaten three times since.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 -40%) Gold Link	14 14/1(-40%)	(1) Gold Link 14/1, Successful twice in 2023 and took a step back in the right direction after a quiet spell at Market Rasen (3m) last time. On a good mark if building on that. Lost his way last year but last month's Market Rasen fourth was much more encouraging.
7th	8 7th (8) (3/1 +50%) Robinsville	3 3/1(+50%)	(8) Robinsville 3/1, Maiden hurdler/chaser who has run well in handicaps the last twice, keeping on when beaten 5 lengths by Safe Destination over C&D last month. Has a race in him. Kept on for third over C&D last month; 2lb wrong today but still considered.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (50/1 -150%) Mister Bells	50 50/1(-150%)	(7) Mister Bells 50/1, Won 25f veterans' handicap chase at Catterick last season but well beaten in that race 4 weeks ago, still yet to find his form this term. Out of form this season but has travelled from North Yorkshire for this race.

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Last month's C&D winner Safe Destination must enter the reckoning in his current heart and a hat-trick would come as no surprise. However, a 6lb rise in the ratings does demands another career-best performance from the seven-year-old and EXMOOR FOREST is a shade more compelling. Nigel Hawke's charge only faltered in the closing stages when a close third over 3m at Doncaster 25 days ago and today's 2m7f distance could prove more suitable. Last-time-out winner Camulus can also make his presence felt.

EXMOOR FOREST is in good heart and is taken to resume winning ways. Safe Destination won't be far away again seeking his fourth win in 5 starts this season, while Camulus and Gold Link can't be discounted either in a decent handicap for the grade.

Nigel Hawke's EXMOOR FOREST has posted two good efforts off today's mark this winter and might be the answer.

15:52 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +11%) Burrows Hall	2 2/1(+11%)	(5) Burrows Hall 2/1, Back to winning ways when making all at Uttoxeter (2½m, heavy) under Danny McMenamin 10 days ago. Just as effective over further and a 6 lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing if in similar form. Made all at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft); stays 3m+; high on the shortlist despite a 6lb rise..
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 +31%) Belvedere Blast	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(2) Belvedere Blast 9/2, Took advantage of a falling mark over C&D last month. Creditable fifth of 13 back here since. Visor back on. Likely to be in the shake-up. C&D winner off 4lb lower last month; creditable Musselburgh run since; place claims..
3	6 3rd (6) (13/8 +51%) Geordie Night	1.625 13/8(+51%)	(6) Geordie Night 13/8, Encouraging efforts over C&D (good) and Wetherby (3m, soft) on last 2 outings. The form of his race at the latter course over Christmas has been boosted a few times since. Leading claims. Nine-race maiden; runner-up last twice, with latest 3m Wetherby effort handsomely franked..
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 -14%) Realta Liath	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Realta Liath 8/1, Placed in bumpers and made a positive start to her hurdle career when third of 13 in novice at Wincanton in December. Not in the same form when fourth at Warwick since but unexposed now making a quick switch to handicaps. Low-mileage mare; bred to stay and moves up in trip for handicap debut; noteworthy.
5th	7 5th (7) (50/1 +38%) East Eagle	50 50/1(+38%)	(7) East Eagle 50/1, Still a maiden and pulled up on his final 2 outings in 2024. Can only be watched. Continues to ease in the weights but pulled up on last two starts and has plenty to prove..
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 +14%) On Springs	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) On Springs 12/1, Temperamental sort who fell twice over fences last summer but reverted to hurdles to finish a creditable second over 21f at Kempton in October. Disappointing back from wind surgery the following month but no surprise were he to bounce back after a break. 5-15 over fences; toiled over hurdles in December on return from wind surgery; risky.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (12/1 -50%) Wolfspear	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Wolfspear 12/1, Won twice from 4 starts last term (also second here) but not at his best in 2 outings this season. A bounce back is needed. Latest hurdle win over 2m4f off similar mark; pulled up at Christmas and stamina unproven..

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A switch to more aggressive tactics saw BURROWS HALL make all at Uttoxeter 10 days ago. The eight-year-old scored with enough to hand to suggest that a 6lb rise in the ratings could be on the lenient side and a quick-fire double may be on the cards. The biggest threat might emerge from Geordie Night, who found only a subsequent winner too strong at Wetherby last time out. Market support for handicap debutant Realta Liath would be interesting.

GEORDIE NIGHT has had the form of his Wetherby Boxing Day second franked on a few occasions and can show he's on a good mark, perhaps at the main expense of recent Uttoxeter scorer Burrows Hall. Belvedere Blast may prove best of the remainder.

Burrows Hall and Geordie Night are respected but REALTA LIATH should appreciate this trip now handicapping and gets the vote.

16:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +71%) Luttrell Lad	4 4/1(+71%)	(5) Luttrell Lad 4/1, Scored at Cartmel in July 2023 and followed that with several creditable efforts in defeat, including when fourth in an 8-runner Southwell handicap (2m, heavy) on New Year's Day. Former Swinton fourth and signs of returning to form when fourth at Southwell.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/8 +6%) Aurigny Mill	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(1) Aurigny Mill 15/8, Took his form to a new level (formerly with Victor Dartnall) when a most impressive winner of 2m Newbury handicap in November. Not so good at Ascot next time but back on the up with a 19f course win last month. Should remain very competitive despite a further 8 lb rise. Won with a bit in hand here last time and only raised 4lb; hard to knock.
3	2 3rd (2) (85/40 +6%) Liari	2.125 85/40(+6%)	(2) Liari 85/40, Three-time juvenile hurdle winner last season. Has run with credit in defeat in handicaps this season, leaving the impression 2½m may have just stretched his stamina when third at Musselburgh last time. Player having been eased a further 2 lb. Has form in stronger handicaps and looked a non-stayer over 2m4f last time.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 -57%) Stream Of Stars	11 11/1(-57%)	(4) Stream Of Stars 11/1, Reappeared from lengthy absence as good as ever, recording back-to-back wins at Fontwell in September/October. Best run since when third of 7 to Aurigny Mill over 19f here last time but remains 4 lb above his latest successful mark. Will do well to reverse recent course placings with Aurigny Mill.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 -140%) Schmilsson	12 12/1(-140%)	(7) Schmilsson 12/1, Second hurdle success when shading a tight finish in 2m Wetherby handicap in October. No more than respectable in-frame efforts in his next 2 hurdle starts and below par back on AW Flat last month. Won off 2lb lower in October but below best since then, including on the Flat last time.
6th	6 6th (6) (9/1 +68%) The Widdow Maker	9 9/1(+68%)	(6) The Widdow Maker 9/1, C&D winner who shaped as if retaining ability back from a 2-year absence when sixth of 14 over C&D 14 days ago. Ought to be sharper now. 50-1 here two weeks ago when returning from a long absence and he finished well behind.

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AURIGNY MILL justified strong support in the market when regaining the winning thread in a class 2 event here last month. Despite the eight-year-old being 4lb higher in the ratings now, he makes plenty of appeal reverting to class 3 company and a sixth career victory may be on the horizon. Liari arrives on the back of a weakening third over 2m4f at Musselburgh and Paul Nicholls' gelding is feared most reverting to 2m, ahead of Luttrell Lad.

LIARI seemed stretch by 2½m at Musselburgh on New Year's Day and might be worth siding with to resume winning ways having eased 4 lb in the handicap since the start of the season. Aurigny Mill is thriving for new trainer Robert Walford and is feared most ahead of Stream of Stars.

Aurigny Mill is solid but the one who appeals most is last season's smart juvenile LIARI (nap) whose sights are lowered here.

16:20 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (9/1 +86%) Angel Of Rain	9 9/1(+86%)	(1) Angel Of Rain 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 28/1), slowly away. Off 8 months ahead of this debut for new yard. Probably more one for handicaps later on. Cut little ice in two 6f novices last summer for William Haggas; more needed for new yard.
2	3 2nd (3) (8/13 +75%) Enola Holmes	0.615385 8/13(+75%)	(3) Enola Holmes 8/13, Promising sort. 12/1, first run since leaving Ollie Sangster when winning 10-runner maiden at this C&D 17 days ago, readily. Should improve. Comfortably landed C&D maiden latest; has more to offer and merits serious consideration.
3	8 3rd (8) (18/1 +10%) Nad Alshiba Rain	18 18/1(+10%)	(8) Nad Alshiba Rain 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 22/1) 35 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael Appleby and likely to find a few of these too strong. Failed to make the frame in four runs for Mick Appleby; may still do better for new yard.
4	6 4th (6) (17/2 -42%) Mehmas Shy Angel	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(6) Mehmas Shy Angel 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 5/1) 34 days ago. Down in trip and she's a live each-way contender. Fourth in 1m Kempton maiden last month; she needs to build on it dropped markedly in trip.
5th	2 5th (2) (66/1 +18%) Marmoga	66 66/1(+18%)	(2) Marmoga 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in a C&D maiden (33/1) on debut in November 2023. Absent since and sports a first-time tongue strap. Eighth in C&D maiden 15 months ago; tongue tied for her comeback run with lots more needed.
6th	12 6th (12) (17/2 -183%) Wonderbolt	8.5 17/2(-183%)	(12) Wonderbolt 17/2, 175,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 7f winner Boccaccio and useful 1m winner Gal Wonder, both useful. Interesting newcomer for in-form yard and the market will be revealing. 175,000gns yearling; plenty of appeal on pedigree; one of 2 interesting newcomers for yard.
7th	5 7th (5) (9/2 -50%) Cupola	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(5) Cupola 9/2, Once-raced maiden. Third of 8 in novice at Lingfield (6f, AW, 11/2) on debut 25 days ago. Should have more to offer and she's a key player. Shaped very well when third on debut at Lingfield, finishing with a flourish; interesting.
8th	4 8th (4) (200/1 -60%) California Fling	200 200/1(-60%)	(4) California Fling 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, eighth of 10 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) 34 days ago. Another who may do better in handicaps further down the line. Well held in a pair of 6f Southwell novices last month; others appeal more.
9th	10 9th (10) (40/1 -21%) Remember The Bear	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Remember The Bear 40/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 10 in novice at Kempton (6f, 25/1) on debut. Off 130 days and equipped with a first-time hood here. Finished last on debut at Kempton in October (6f); hood goes on for her comeback run.
10th	7 10th (7) (80/1 0%) Mishy's Star	80 80/1(0%)	(7) Mishy's Star 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in novice (80/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 19 days ago. Readily passed over. Showed little in novices at Kempton/Chelmsford either side of Christmas.
11th	11 11th (11) (250/1 -658%) Saif Territory	250 250/1(-658%)	(11) Saif Territory 250/1, Territories filly. Dam, 7f-8.6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f A Lilac Rolla, second in Irish 1000 Guineas. Yard seldom strikes with newcomers and watching brief advised. Some appeal on paper but stable not known for winning newcomers.

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Enola Holmes broke her maiden in comfortable fashion over C&D recently and although respected, she has more to do under the penalty. Karl Burke's debuting duo of Wonderbolt and Rajwa make considerable appeal and market support would be noteworthy, but the vote goes to CUPOLA. Clive Cox's filly made a pleasing racecourse bow at Lingfield last month, finishing third, and it would come as no surprise were the Harry Angel filly to step forward today.

CUPOLA shaped well amidst greenness when third on her introduction at Lingfield and, likely to improve with that run under her belt, the daughter of Harry Angel earns the vote. Enola Holmes scored in good style on her first run for this yard over C&D recently and she is greatly respected, while the Karl Burke-trained newcomers Rajwa and Wonderbolt both need close attention in the betting.

A few with chances but there was a lot to like about the debut Lingfield third of CUPOLA so Clive Cox's filly gets the vote.

16:27 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/1 -60%) Captain Ivan	8 8/1(-60%)	(1) Captain Ivan 8/1, Won back-to-back handicap chases in June 2023 for previous yard. Bettered first 2 performances for Ewan Whillans when fourth in a 6-runner Ayr handicap (16.5f, soft) last month but was almost certainly flattered in closing up late in a strongly-run race. Likely to find one or two too good. Has won three 2m chases; best run for this yard when 4th last time; this trip is a concern.
2	3 2nd (3) (1/1 -50%) Onesoc	1 1/1(-50%)	(3) Onesoc 1/1, Shaped well in a Catterick handicap hurdle following almost 2 years off in January. Built on that in a major way returned to this sphere at the same course (19.2f, good to soft) last week, easily seeing off a bang in-form rival in Ideallko. Will take plenty of stopping under a penalty. Confirmed previous promise with a sound win at Catterick last week; big chance.
3	4 3rd (4) (8/1 +20%) Ballywood	8 8/1(+20%)	(4) Ballywood 8/1, Evidently isn't the force of old but tumbled in the weights and best effort for present yard when second of 8 in a C&D handicap chase in December. Not so good at Warwick next time, though, and he looks vulnerable. In fair form and could go well, but below par last time and hasn't won for nearly 6 years.
4	2 4th (2) (2/1 +50%) Bread And Butter	2 2/1(+50%)	(2) Bread And Butter 2/1, Back to form since undergoing a wind op, winning 3 handicap hurdles on the bounce this winter. Good run came to a grinding halt at Southwell recently and 0-8 over fences but resumes in this sphere on an attractive mark (5 lb below latest hurdles success), so a case can certainly be made. Won 3 handicap hurdles in the autumn; 0-8 over fences, but rated 10lb lower; interesting.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (22/1 +33%) Brickadank	22 22/1(+33%)	(5) Brickadank 22/1, Took 37 attempts to get off the mark before recording back-to-back wins here last spring. However, no show in a handful of appearances so far this season. Sterner headgear tried. Not been at best this season; blinkers replace cheekpieces; 4lb wrong; hard to fancy.

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ONESOC didn't have to come out of second gear when scoring in fine style at Catterick eight days ago and a 7lb penalty is unlikely to prevent him from following up if he's in the same mood today. Ballywood hit the crossbar over C&D before only managing fourth at Warwick last time, but he has more favourable conditions this time around. Captain Ivan takes a drop in grade and is another to keep an eye on.

It's hard to look beyond ONESOC, who proved better than ever when scoring at Catterick recently and it's no surprise that connections are keen to get him out quickly under a penalty with a hefty rise in the weights inevitable when reassessed. Bread And Butter is potentially well treated in this sphere and looks the best bet for the forecast ahead of Captain Ivan.

This can go to ONESOC who won in good style at Catterick last week and can follow up by beating Bread And Butter.

16:45 Taunton Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/11 +27%) Shearer	0.363636 4/11(+27%)	(1) Shearer 4/11, Took well to fences with 2 novice handicap wins in summer 2023 and showed he's still very talented when scoring easily in a Ffos Las hunter back from a long absence 12 days ago. Hard to beat again. Hosed up on hunter chase debut; has the most talent of these, as official ratings imply.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/1 -10%) Haven't Time	11 11/1(-10%)	(3) Haven't Time 11/1, Won a Southwell hunter last March and creditable third in similar races later in the spring. This is his first outing in nearly 10 months so he's entitled to be sharper for the run. Well held in this last season when a 33-1 chance but things have picked up since then.
3	5 3rd (5) (25/1 +0%) Didero Vallis	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Didero Vallis 25/1, Badly out of sorts under Rules for Venetia Williams last spring but a couple of placed efforts in points this winter suggest he retains ability. Recent point form is nothing to shout about and looks vulnerable.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 -33%) Acey Milan	4 4/1(-33%)	(4) Acey Milan 4/1, Fairly useful chaser in his pomp and won 3 points in 2023. Second in a Larkhill point on return this January but unseated at the first in the Ffos Las hunter won by Shearer 12 days ago. A first-time visor replaces blinkers now. Has always been talented; 3-4 in points before unseating early at Ffos Las.
5th	8 5th (8) (100/1 -100%) Miladygrace	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Miladygrace 100/1, Modest chaser under Rules for Martin Keighley. Third in a point last month but looks up against it on hunter debut. Has won two handicap chases but off modest marks and difficult to envisage her winning.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (28/1 -12%) Windance	28 28/1(-12%)	(2) Windance 28/1, Fair winning chaser for Anthony Honeyball but pulled up in a point on his recent return for new connections. Can only watch after that Former capable handicapper but he was pulled up in a point only 16 days ago.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (28/1 -12%) Missed Tee	28 28/1(-12%)	(9) Missed Tee 28/1, Has reached the frame on 4 of 5 hunter starts for this yard but likely vulnerable for win purposes again. Beaten in five hunter chases for current yard and others are much preferred.

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SHEARER came home in splendid isolation on his comeback to complete a hat-trick at Ffos Las 12 days ago and the nine-year-old clearly retains plenty of ability. Although a quick turnaround after that return from a 601-day absence is a concern, the son of Flemensfirth holds outstanding claims again. Reopposing rival Acey Milan unseated his rider at the opening fence on that occasion, but he's could serve the most resistance to the selection if over that mishap. Haven't Time is the pick of the remainder.

It's hard to see past SHEARER, who had plenty to spare on his recent Ffos Las hunter debut. If there is to be a threat it'll likely come from Acey Milan, who unseated early in that Ffos Las race but prior to that returned from a lay-off with a near miss in a Larkhill point.

The quick reappearance is a nagging concern but the chances are that SHEARER will follow up his easy win at Ffos Las.

16:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/1 +17%) Sun Keeper	5 5/1(+17%)	(7) Sun Keeper 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 28 days ago. Back up in trip and tongue strap on 1st time. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Third on handicap debut at Newcastle last time and form has been boosted; tongue-tie on.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 +0%) Ballsgrove Boy	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Ballsgrove Boy 5/1, 25/1, gelded and first run since leaving Alice Haynes when good second of 11 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 61 days ago. More will be needed if he's to go one better on this debut for another new yard, but it's possible. Only beaten a neck at Southwell last time and each-way claims for another new yard.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 +50%) Dance Recital	4 4/1(+50%)	(1) Dance Recital 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at this C&D 17 days ago. Improvement needed now handicapping. Has ability but hung badly left the last twice; has a big question mark against her.
4	3 4th (3) (9/2 -64%) Little Bittern	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(3) Little Bittern 9/2, Successful at Southwell in January. 7/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 11 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces back on and definite chance if breaking on terms. Disappointed at Lingfield last time after winning at Southwell; return to Tapeta may help.
5th	9 5th (9) (9/2 +0%) Top Biller	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(9) Top Biller 9/2, C&D winner in January. Sixth of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Chelmsford City (5f) 19 days ago. Back up in trip and he's not out of things. C&D winner last month; could go well back here, especially if ridden positively.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/1 -175%) Watkins	11 11/1(-175%)	(2) Watkins 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/3 and blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 15 days ago. Visor on 1st time and sizeable step forward needed. Hasn't finished within 8l of the winner in five starts; dropis in trip with a visor on.
7th	4 7th (4) (5/1 +90%) Summer Rain	5 5/1(+90%)	(4) Summer Rain 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in nursery at Southwell (7.1f, 33/1). Off 98 days and others are more persuasive. Returns from three months off having been gelded and has a bit to prove.
8th	10 8th (10) (150/1 -500%) Miss Campanella	150 150/1(-500%)	(10) Miss Campanella 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 7 in novice (200/1) at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft). Off 7 months ahead of this handicap debut. Has an official mark of 27 so effectively 19lb wrong on handicap debut after 223 days off.

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SUN KEEPER shaped with promise on her first foray into handicap company, finishing third in behind a couple of in-form rivals at Newcastle last month. Eased 1lb for her troubles, the daughter of Havana Grey should appreciate this extra furlong and the application of a first-time tongue-tie is another potential source of improvement. Dance Recital hasn't always looked the easiest of rides, but she moves into handicaps from a potentially workable mark. Ballsgrove Boy, a narrow second at Southwell in December, is also noted.

LITTLE BITTERN was well backed to follow up her Southwell success at Lingfield but blew the start and was never on terms. This looks a thin handicap and she can resume winning ways if breaking better. Top Biller is feared most ahead of Ballsgrove Boy.

The vote goes to SUN KEEPER who finished third on handicap debut at Newcastle four weeks ago and that form has since been boosted.

17:02 Market Rasen NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/2 -67%) Un Sens A La Vie	2.5 5/2(-67%)	(5) Un Sens A La Vie 5/2, £180,000 purchase after winning his second start in Irish points in October. Much respected for a stable which enjoys plenty of bumper success. Fetched £180,000 after winning a 3m Irish point in October; intriguing on bumper debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 -20%) Espresso Milan	4 4/1(-20%)	(1) Espresso Milan 4/1, Milan gelding who shaped with promise when fourth if 8 on his C&D debut in December, keeping on from too far back. Open to improvement. Shaped encouragingly when fourth on C&D debut in December; open to improvement.
3	3 3rd (3) (1/1 +50%) Forward Thinking	1 1/1(+50%)	(3) Forward Thinking 1/1, Shaped well when fourth of 12 on Warwick debut (soft) in December, finishing strongly once getting the hang of things. Looks a sure-fire improver for a yard with a strong bumper record. Best work late when fourth of 12 on Warwick debut; key player..
4	2 4th (2) (28/1 -12%) Exiguus	28 28/1(-12%)	(2) Exiguus 28/1, £20,000 Blue Bresil gelding. The betting should help guide to expectations. First foal; unraced dam closely related to useful winners Whisperinthebreeze & Silver Kayf.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/1 +21%) Telepieces	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Telepieces 11/1, Telescope filly. Dam (c143/h126), 2m-25f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (winner around 2m) Xcitations. One to note in the betting for a yard no stranger to bumper success. Good jumps pedigree; yard 2-8 in bumpers here in the last 5 years; consult the market.
6th	6 6th (6) (300/1 -140%) Scarlett Glance	300 300/1(-140%)	(6) Scarlett Glance 300/1, 200/1, last of 12 in bumper at Warwick on debut 49 days ago. Outsider again. 200-1, finished last of 12 on Warwick debut on New Year's Eve; look elsewhere..
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (80/1 -264%) Take Him Tom	80 80/1(-264%)	(4) Take Him Tom 80/1, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair hurdler Kayf Legend. A rare bumper runner for his stable. The betting should provide more clues. Fifth foal; dam a half-sister to the bumper/2m3f-2m7f hurdle winner Toubeera; best watched.

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Point-to-point winner UN SENS A LA VIE changed hands for 180,000 pounds in November and the five-year-old represents powerful connections on his debut under NH rules. The son of Muhtahir is related to plenty of winners and it would be no surprise to see him strike at the first time of asking. Espresso Milan finished fourth on his debut under Rules over track and trip in December and will be looking to put that experience to good use, while any market confidence behind newcomer Telepieces would be interesting.

FORWARD THINKING was an eyecatcher on his Warwick debut and is worth a chance to confirm that promise. Market strength behind Irish point recruit Un Sens A La Vie would make him a possible threat, while Espresso Milan is another who should build on a promising debut.

Olly Murphy's FORWARD THINKING has already posted a most encouraging Warwick debut fourth and is preferred to Un Sens A La Vie.

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5/1 -82%) Causin A Commotion	5 5/1(-82%)	(8) Causin A Commotion 5/1, Course winner. Winner here in November. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Newcastle (6f) 17 days ago. Merits consideration. Course winner (5f) in November; twice placed over this trip at Southwell & Newcastle since.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 -33%) Kaleidoscope Eyes	4 4/1(-33%)	(4) Kaleidoscope Eyes 4/1, Course winner. Winner here in January. 9/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 15 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Made all over 7f here (from 6lb lower) on penultimate start; this drop to 6f should suit..
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 +29%) Wondrous Ways	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Wondrous Ways 10/1, 12/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 32 days ago. Others preferred. Won from 2lb lower at Catterick (5f, soft) last summer; AW debut & comeback run modest..
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 -20%) Inconspicuous	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Inconspicuous 12/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 12/1) 15 days ago and he's opposable on the back of that low-key display. Cheekpieces back on. Fourth at Lingfield (5f) penultimate; latest run (7f) was disappointing; career-low mark..
5th	2 5th (2) (25/1 -150%) Rosezan	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Rosezan 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden (150/1) at this course (9.5f) 59 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Significantly down in trip for this handicap debut and significant improvement needed. Triple-figure odds in three AW runs (7f-8.5f; novice/maiden); back to 6f for handicap bow..
6th	1 6th (1) (11/2 +45%) Atherstone Beau	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(1) Atherstone Beau 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 33/1) 41 days ago. Back up in trip and she needs raise her game a touch. Failed to get competitive on AW debut at Newcastle (5f; 33-1); eased 2lb since; 6f a plus?.
7th	5 7th (5) (7/4 +56%) Royal Accord	1.75 7/4(+56%)	(5) Royal Accord 7/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good fourth of 10 in nursery (7/2) at Thirsk (6f, good). Off 155 days. First run for yard after leaving Alice Haynes and he's an each-way player. Fourth at Thirsk (6f; tongue-tied) in September; off since (gelded and changed stables)..
8th	6 8th (6) (14/1 -100%) Blue Force One	14 14/1(-100%)	(6) Blue Force One 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving K. R. Burke when bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 25/1) 11 days ago, not knocked about. Place possibilities. Modest headway into fourth in this headgear on recent stable debut at Lingfield (6f; 25-1).
9th	9 9th (9) (100/1 -100%) Orlando Magic	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Orlando Magic 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, first run since leaving Michael Appleby when last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 19 days ago. Back up in trip for this tapeta debut. Beaten just a single rival in four starts; no obvious reason to expect better..

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A chance can be taken on ATHERSTONE BEAU, who posted an improved performance when not beaten far into sixth over 5f on her all-weather debut last month. A step up in trip looks certain to suit Roger Fell's filly on that evidence and a 2lb ease in the handicap could be very lenient. Causin A Commotion has been knocking at the door recently and is unlikely to be far away once again, while Rosezan warrants a market check now sent handicapping for the first time.

KALEIDOSCOPE EYES did the job well when opening her account over 7f here last month and followed that with a creditable effort back at this course 15 days ago. She promises to be suited by this drop back in trip and shades preference ahead of Causin A Commotion and Royal Accord, while Blue Force One is also worth a second look.

In a race where plenty arrive out of sorts, and from declining marks, the safest option is seemingly the in-form KALEIDOSCOPE EYES.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (9/2 +25%) Black Smoke	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(6) Black Smoke 9/2, C&D winner. 4/1, respectable fifth of 10 over C&D 17 days ago, not clear run. Back on track with C&D fifth latest, despite not getting clear run; in the picture.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/2 +46%) Inlet	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(4) Inlet 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1½m) 20 days ago. Has work to do. Respectable seventh at Kempton latest; may do better stepping up in trip; not ruled out.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 +40%) Addosh	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) Addosh 3/1, Course winner. Second over 2m at Southwell (AW) in January. Two respectable efforts back hurdling since and should go well back on the Flat. Course winner; good fifth over hurdles at Fakenham four days ago; much respected back here.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 +0%) Balgowan	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Balgowan 5/1, Respectable second of 10 over C&D (4/1) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Should go well again. Yet to register a victory but he arrives in good nick for his current yard; can go well.
5th	1 5th (1) (33/1 +0%) Corsican Caper	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Corsican Caper 33/1, Five wins from 20 runs last year. Last of 6 in handicap (25/1) at Southwell (1¾m) 12 days ago. Bounce back needed. Last of six at Southwell (1m6f) 12 days ago; he needs to take a step forward.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/4 +45%) Hawa Jumeirah	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(3) Hawa Jumeirah 11/4, Course winner over 1½m in January. Only fourth under a penalty a week later but may get back on the up having been freshened up since. Won here in January but just a fair fourth back here since; remains one for the shortlist.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 -380%) Marvellous Lady	12 12/1(-380%)	(7) Marvellous Lady 12/1, Clicked at only the second time of asking for James Owen in 9.5f course classified event last Tuesday. The much longer trip now is an unknown but it's likely she has more to give for this yard. Won for new yard here last week (9.5f); big player under penalty over a trip that may suit.
8th	8 8th (8) (22/1 -38%) Villazon	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) Villazon 22/1, 10/3, first run since leaving Deborah Faulkner when last of 9 in handicap at this course (1½m) 43 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind. Last on his yard debut in 1m4f handicap here last month; others are preferred.

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Addosh was beaten five lengths into second when last seen in this sphere at Southwell last month and has been well held in two starts over hurdles since. A return to the Flat could produce a better performance, but it may be best to side with HAWA JUMEIRAH. The four-year-old ran below-par when only fourth over 1m4f here last time but based on his success at this venue prior to that, he could be the one to beat. Balgowan completes the shortlist.

BALGOWAN gets the nod to resume winning ways after a couple of good runner-up efforts to start 2025. James Owen pair Addosh and Marvellous Lady, who won a course classified event over a much shorter trip last week, may provide the main opposition.

Ex-Irish MARVELLOUS LADY was quick to get off the mark for James Owen here last week and can defy a 5lb penalty upped in distance.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (9/5 -31%) Mamdoh	1.8 9/5(-31%)	(6) Mamdoh 9/5, C&D winner this month and good second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) on Friday. Leading claims with Warren Fentiman taking 7 lb off this time. C&D winner and a good Southwell second four days ago; bold showing on cards off same mark.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/2 -11%) Daaris	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) Daaris 5/2, C&D winner in December. Creditable placed efforts on all 4 outings since and should be in the shake-up again. C&D winner and arrives in good nick; he ought to be thereabouts once more.
3	8 3rd (8) (15/2 +46%) Trackman	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(8) Trackman 15/2, Poor maiden. Respectable fifth of 10 in C&D handicap (11/2) C&D 59 days ago. Not disgraced when fifth over C&D in December; considered after a break.
4	5 4th (5) (13/2 -30%) Sophosc	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(5) Sophosc 13/2, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, creditable length third of 10 to reopposing Mamdoh in C&D handicap 17 days ago. Enters calculations. Course winner who posted a solid third over C&D 17 days ago; he's one for the shortlist.
5th	7 5th (7) (17/2 +47%) Two Plus Two	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(7) Two Plus Two 17/2, C&D winner in January. 14/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) since. C&D winner in January but just sixth at Southwell 26 days ago; he needs to bounce back.
6th	2 6th (2) (18/1 +45%) Grand Scheme	18 18/1(+45%)	(2) Grand Scheme 18/1, 28/1, last of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (2m) when last seen in October. Best watched after a break unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Well below par when last seen in the autumn, last at Newcastle; others preferred.
7th	3 7th (3) (11/1 +8%) Ezmerellda	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Ezmerellda 11/1, Hurdle winer since last seen on the Flat but below-form fourth in Doncaster handicap on latest hurdle start. Below par of late hurdling so has it to prove on her first Flat run since October 2023.

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MAMDOH hasn't finished out of the top two since the application of cheekpieces two starts ago, when beating Sophosc into third and scoring by a length over C&D. The four-year-old was far from disgraced in second over an extended 2m at Southwell subsequently and could prove difficult to beat back at this venue. Two Plus Two beat Daaris (third) when successful over track and trip on his penultimate start and he can confirm that form to go close.

MAMDOH has been in top form since cheekpieces have gone on and can resume winning ways with Warren Fentiman taking a handy 7 lb off. The consistent Daaris is second choice ahead of Sophosc, who was third to the selection here at the beginning of the month.

C&D winner MAMDOH (nap) has advanced his form since cheekpieces went on and can race off the same mark as when a good second on Friday.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/4 +63%) Master Technician	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(2) Master Technician 9/4, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in December. Third of 5 in handicap (6/4) at Kempton (7f) 27 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Bit more required. Dual winner over this trip and a close third at Kempton last month; shouldn't be far away.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/4 +9%) City Of God	1.25 5/4(+9%)	(5) City Of God 5/4, 7/4, won 10-runner maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 32 days ago, knowing his job well enough to lead this time and always in command. Couple of promising ones in behind and he can improve again now handicapping. Built on his promising debut when making all at Southwell last month; the one to beat.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 -78%) Sweet Fantastic	4 4/1(-78%)	(3) Sweet Fantastic 4/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Kempton (7f, 6/1) 34 days ago, well on top finish. Makes tapeta debut. More still to come. 4lb higher than when defying the widest stall to win at Kempton last time; major player.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 -22%) Camera Shy	11 11/1(-22%)	(4) Camera Shy 11/1, Newmarket novice winner on debut. in May. 7/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 20 days ago, racing wide. Retains potential and 7f should suit. Contrasting form since winning on debut last May; needs longer trip to unlock improvement.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/1 -83%) Line Of Force	11 11/1(-83%)	(1) Line Of Force 11/1, Three wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in December. 14/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 32 days ago. Down in class and Warren Fentiman's claim helps. Could go well back at 7f. Three-time winner, but a modest effort last time and still to prove he stays this far.

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City Of God improved on his debut fourth to shed his maiden tag over a mile at Southwell last month and with any amount of improvement to come, he has to be considered on his handicap debut. However, it may pay to side with SWEET FANTASTIC, who stayed on to win well in first-time cheekpieces over this trip at Kempton last time and was only put up 4lb for that triumph. With Liam Wright claiming a handy 5lb this time around, he may prove tough to stop. Master Technician is another to note.

A competitive handicap that can go to SWEET FANTASTIC, who won well in first-time cheekpieces at Kempton last month and has more to offer. City of God took a big step forward at Southwell and should do better again now handicapping.

The choice is CITY OF GOD who remains open to improvement now handicapping after his all-the-way success at Southwell last month.

19:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +10%) Coconut Bay	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Coconut Bay 9/2, Modest mare. C&D winner. 25/1, good fourth of 10 in minor event at this C&D 8 days ago. Enters calculations. Record of 3-50; not that consistent but only faded late on here last week.
2	12 2nd (12) (12/1 +40%) Wedgewood Sapphire	12 12/1(+40%)	(12) Wedgewood Sapphire 12/1, Modest filly. 80/1, eighth of 9 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 19 days ago. Made all in one of these races at Lingfield last summer but has lost her way.
3	11 3rd (11) (15/2 +25%) Ustath	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(11) Ustath 15/2, Modest gelding. Course winner. 22/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 4 days ago, lost all chance at start. All his wins have been at sprint trips and hasn't been firing of late.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 +33%) Balmy Breese	5 5/1(+33%)	(1) Balmy Breese 5/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 16/1, creditable fifth of 11 in minor event at this C&D 8 days ago, looked unlucky not to finish closer given he had little room to open up fully. One to consider. Didn't enjoy the clearest of runs in one of these here last week but now 0-22.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/1 +31%) Moreginplease	11 11/1(+31%)	(8) Moreginplease 11/1, Modest filly. One win from 30 Flat runs. 33/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 4 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Well held at Southwell only four days ago on her return from 113 days off.
6th	9 6th (9) (4/1 +33%) Scarfo	4 4/1(+33%)	(9) Scarfo 4/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 8 in minor event at this course (8.6f, 17/2) 10 days ago. Similar form in 8.6f classified races here the last twice; win came over 7f; could go well.
7th	4 7th (4) (11/4 -38%) Dandy Lichious	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(4) Dandy Lichious 11/4, Modest gelding. 5/1, good third of 9 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 19 days ago. Merits consideration. Only 1-20 but arrives here on the back of competitive shows at Newcastle and Southwell.
8th	2 8th (2) (12/1 +57%) Baulac	12 12/1(+57%)	(2) Baulac 12/1, Poor gelding. Seventh of 10 in minor event (20/1) at this C&D 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Uphill task. 20-1 for a classified race here last week and was behind Coconut Bay.
9th	6 9th (6) (80/1 -100%) Independent Beauty	80 80/1(-100%)	(6) Independent Beauty 80/1, Poor mare. Remains a maiden after 43 Flat runs. Last of 7 in minor event at this course (8.6f, 80/1) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Very hard to make a case for. Placed a few times but now 0-43 and finished last on her recent return from a break.
10th	10 10th (10) (150/1 -88%) Trois Blancs	150 150/1(-88%)	(10) Trois Blancs 150/1, Last of 9 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 150/1) 11 days ago. Maiden who has beaten only eight rivals in seven starts since leaving James Fanshawe.

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Plenty of these have something to prove, so it might be worth taking a chance on GRECIAN GOD. Mark Usher's charge would undoubtedly need to step forward on what he has shown recently, but this is his first foray into classified company and it would come as no surprise to see an improved display. He shades the verdict over Dandy Lichious, who arrives on the back of a respectable third at Southwell and a similar performance should see him thereabouts once more. Scarfo is the pick of the remainder.

DANDY LICHIOUS has found some consistency at this level of late and is narrowly selected to come out on top from stablemate Coconut Bay, who also ran one of her better races this winter when fourth over C&D 8 days ago. Balmy Breese is another in with a shout.

Mark Usher's GRECIAN GOD is preferred to Scarfo and Dandy Lichious. It's the selection's first run in a classified race.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 +61%) Mariner	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(5) Mariner 7/2, Maiden who has been afforded a chance by the handicapper and got back on track when good third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago, hampered briefly around 1f out and keeping on. Not out of things. Maiden; best handicap form at 1m2f on turf but close 3rd over C&D latest; yard in form.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/2 +30%) Charlatan	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(8) Charlatan 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell (1m) in January. Remained in good form since, posting a creditable fourth of 9 in handicap back at that venue (8.1f, 9/4) 11 days ago, nearest finish. Expected to be in the mix again. Four wins since January 2024; exposed but reliable; thereabouts.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 -50%) Mr Fustic	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Mr Fustic 6/1, C&D winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m) 16 days ago, edging ahead post. Nudged up just 2 lb if he can back that up. Won consecutive races in 2022 and 2023; fallow in 2024 but narrow Lingfield winner latest.
4	3 4th (3) (18/1 -50%) Shot Of Love	18 18/1(-50%)	(3) Shot Of Love 18/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 5/1) 13 days ago, pushed along over 2f out and fading. Handicapper has eased him a little more ahead of this but others appeal more for win purposes. Sole AW win at 7f; has won over this trip on turf but generally a weak finisher at it now.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 -50%) Delta Legend	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Delta Legend 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 7/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 27 days ago, needing stiffer test. Blinkers/tongue tie applied now and rider takes off a handy 7 lb. Two 1m wins at Lingfield; fair run back at 1m latest; well handicapped if these aids help.
6th	4 6th (4) (7/4 +50%) Waistcoat	1.75 7/4(+50%)	(4) Waistcoat 7/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) in August, unsuited by drop in trip. Gelded/changed hands for 10,000 gns thereafter and he remains the type to do better back up in trip. One to consider. Had excuses for two handicap defeats; sold 10,000gns since latest run in August.
7th	6 7th (6) (14/1 -211%) Celebrating Ethel	14 14/1(-211%)	(6) Celebrating Ethel 14/1, Just the one win from 25 Flat runs but confirmed her return to form when again finding only one too good in 5-runner C&D handicap 22 days ago. Should be competitive again having been nudged up 1 lb. No wins in Britain as yet but often thereabouts, as for her latest two runs on this track.
8th	1 8th (1) (33/1 -175%) Soi Dao	33 33/1(-175%)	(1) Soi Dao 33/1, C&D winner who returned to form when runner-up at Bath (1m) in October. Not in same form when fifth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) later that month but fallen back down below last winning ahead of this return to action. C&D winner off today's mark last January; consistent since; first run since October.

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Celebrating Ethel found only a subsequent winner too strong over track and trip 22 days ago and a 1lb nudge up in the ratings looks very fair. However, MR FUSTIC overcame a rough passage when holding on to score at Lingfield earlier this month and, racing off just 2lb higher, the seven-year-old may prove to be the better handicapped of the pair. Charlatan and Mariner can also make their presence felt.

WAISTCOAT was unsuited by the drop in trip in a race that has thrown up subsequent winners when sixth in a handicap at Kempton (7f) back in August and, starting out for a new yard/having been gelded, he could be worth chancing with the step back up in trip looking firmly in his favour. Lingfield-scorer Mr Fustic, Charlatan and Celebrating Ethel head up the dangers.

Mariner can go well for a yard in great form but Lingfield winner MR FUSTIC can take advantage of a still-favourable mark.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +31%) Sense Of Worth	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(3) Sense Of Worth 9/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 10 days ago, headed final 100 yds but running on. Not taken lightly back up in trip. Tapeta win over 1m3f; back in better form again and might stay this far round here.
2	8 2nd (8) (12/1 -260%) Starfighter	12 12/1(-260%)	(8) Starfighter 12/1, 4-time C&D winner who settled better than most and continued good spell when adding to his tally in 7-runner C&D handicap 22 days ago. Fancied to be competitive again from 3 lb higher mark. Two recent C&D wins in a lower grade but still well treated on past form here.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/11 +27%) High Court Judge	0.909091 10/11(+27%)	(1) High Court Judge 10/11, Thriving sort who made it 5-5 for the year with a ready success in 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) on Saturday, getting a good pace to aim at and forging clear. Rider's handy claim more than off-sets his penalty and he ought to prove tough to beat again. Made it five on the trot on Saturday (1m4f); good chance of another win despite penalty.
4	5 4th (5) (17/2 -31%) Cerulean Summer	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(5) Cerulean Summer 17/2, Dual course winner, the latest over 9.5f in November. 11/2, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago. Can give another good account with her rider able to take off a handy 5 lb. Both course wins at about 1m1f; stayed on well over this trip latest; form franked since.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 -38%) Night Bear	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Night Bear 22/1, 11/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 12 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Fallen back down to last winning mark and the return to this shorter trip can help. Ran up to best at Southwell (1m4f) in December but lesser run after; non-stayer latest.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +38%) Pysanka	10 10/1(+38%)	(4) Pysanka 10/1, Three wins from 13 runs last year. 7/1, 5¼ lengths fifth of 7 to High Court Judge in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Work to do if he's to turn the tables with that rival here. Shade flat of late; weights turnaround with High Court Judge on recent C&D form.
7th	7 7th (7) (28/1 -100%) Douglas Dc	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Douglas Dc 28/1, Ran respectably returned to this sphere when fourth in handicap at Lingfield (12f) on penultimate start but disappointing when sixth of 7 in handicap (4/1) at this course (9.5f) 24 days ago. Steps back up in trip but his losing run tempers enthusiasm. 0-14 on turf/AW and recent runs back on sand don't advance claims for this race.
8th	2 8th (2) (12/1 +52%) Aikhal	12 12/1(+52%)	(2) Aikhal 12/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Last of 10 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 17 days ago, slowly into stride and always behind. First-time visor needs to have positive effect now. Won Group 3 in 2022 but form on the slide these days, including over C&D latest.

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HIGH COURT JUDGE had little difficulty in completing a five-timer at Newcastle three days ago and he's hard to oppose on his current upward trajectory. Warren Fentiman is taking a handy 7lb off the five-year-old's back and a 5lb penalty seems unlikely to prevent an eighth career victory. Sense Of Worth arrives on the back of a solid second over an extended 1m1f here, but today's 1m4f distance may stretch his stamina. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge from last-time-out C&D winner Starfighter.

HIGH COURT JUDGE had little trouble bringing up his fifth victory since the turn of the year when running out a ready winner at Newcastle on Saturday and he looks to hold prime claims again under Warren Fentiman. Starfighter is another arriving in excellent form and is feared most. Sense of Worth and Night Bear rate next best.

Starfighter makes some appeal now he's found some form again but the six-timer is very much on the cards for HIGH COURT JUDGE.

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