1 Wednesday 19th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Wednesday 19th February 2025

There were 22 Races on Wednesday 19th February 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Ludlow, 6 races at Doncaster, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 19th February 2025

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

14:00 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/5 +20%) No Questions Asked	0.2 1/5(+20%)	(1) No Questions Asked 1/5, Point winner who showed useful form in bumpers last term and, save for his odds-on reverse at Doncaster in November, he's otherwise done nothing wrong in 4 starts in this sphere. Fine second in a listed novice at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) last time and likely to prove very hard to beat here. Second in a Listed race last time; sets the standard here and by a wide margin.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/2 +13%) John Barbour	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(5) John Barbour 7/2, Winning start for new yard when, fitted with a first-time tongue strap, he accounted for 7 rivals in a Uttoxeter bumper in November. Too free when fourth of 12 at Huntingdon next time but, if settling better this time and jumping fluently, he could be a live each-way player on hurdles debut. Bumper winner second time out and brings plenty of potential into his hurdling career.
3	6 3rd (6) (17/2 +29%) Tracking Treasure	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(6) Tracking Treasure 17/2, Unplaced both starts in points and failed to beat a rival in a bumper at Fairyhouse in November. Bettered hurdles/yard debut form when third in a 7-runner C&D novice a fortnight ago but the value of that form is questionable and another minor role is the most likely scenario. Improved form when an 8l third over C&D two weeks ago but again probably placed at best.
4	4 4th (4) (125/1 -89%) Following Chapter	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Following Chapter 125/1, No real impact in a couple of spins at Chepstow so far and this 5-y-o is probably more one for handicaps further down the line. Beaten a long way in his first two races over hurdles and already looks one for handicaps.
5th	8 5th (8) (50/1 -25%) Amberelli	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Amberelli 50/1, Showed more spark than on her hurdles debut when fourth in a 14-runner Southwell maiden (20.4f, good) in June, shaping very much like a stayer. Dropping in trip here won't do her any favours but this is presumably a means to an end with handicaps in mind. Beaten 23l and 32l in 2m/2m4f maidens at Southwell, the latest last June.
6th	10 6th (10) (200/1 +0%) The Dancing Lass	200 200/1(+0%)	(10) The Dancing Lass 200/1, No show in a bumper nor 2 starts over hurdles to date. Tailed off in a bumper and in two runs over hurdles, latterly going off at 400-1.
7th	7 7th (7) (28/1 -12%) Welcheston Warrier	28 28/1(-12%)	(7) Welcheston Warrier 28/1, Offered little sole start in bumpers and only minor promise when sixth of 11 in novice at Worcester on hurdles bow in October. Subsequently brought down at the final flight in a Chepstow novice recently (was well held at this time of his departure) and it's best to look elsewhere. Has shown a bit of ability but he was on the retreat when brought down at Chepstow.
8th	3 8th (3) (100/1 -52%) Falcao	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Falcao 100/1, Equipped with a tongue strap (discarded here), he trailed in a well-beaten last of 7 on debut in a Ffos Las bumper last month. Will need to leave that form well behind if he's to make an impact now switched to hurdles. Faded late on when last to finish in a soft-ground bumper at Ffos Las.
9th	2 9th (2) (100/1 -25%) Captain Trigger	100 100/1(-25%)	(2) Captain Trigger 100/1, Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Captain Cattistock and fairly useful hurdler/chase winner King's Threshold. However, he hardly shaped like a ready-made future winner himself on debut in a Bangor novice hurdle. Well related but went off 80-1 at Bangor and trailed home a remote last.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (80/1 -100%) Kershaw County	80 80/1(-100%)	(9) Kershaw County 80/1, First form of a bumper winner, half-sister to fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Clarendon Street out of useful chaser (2¼m-2½m winner, stayed 2¾m) Carrigeen Kalmia. However, she shaped with little encouragement on debut in a Uttoxeter bumper. 50-1 when down the field in a Uttoxeter bumper on New Year's Day.

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NO QUESTIONS ASKED, who currently holds a couple of speculative Grade 1 entries for the Cheltenham Festival, is the obvious one to side with here. Ben Pauling's seven-year-old was a close second in a Listed race at Huntingdon 13 days ago and sets a lofty standard for the rest to aim at. John Barbour and Tracking Treasure, who both get 12lb from the selection, can fight it out for the forecast slot.

A straightforward task awaits NO QUESTIONS ASKED, who split a couple of useful-looking novices when runner-up in listed company recently and a reproduction of that effort would be more than sufficient. Bumper winner John Barbour could be the one to follow him home if his jumping passes the test, while Tracking Treasure is taken to again finish third, having done so over this C&D two weeks ago.

Ben Pauling's NO QUESTIONS ASKED confirmed himself smart when holding his own in a Listed race last time. This is far easier.

14:15 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 -45%) Calimystic	2 2/1(-45%)	(3) Calimystic 2/1, Half-brother to the smart Angels Breath. Has shaped with promise when runner-up in a Taunton bumper and C&D maiden hurdle this winter. Open to improvement and leading claims. Runner-up on both starts and he's open to improvement for his top yard; key player.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/1 +13%) Broderick	7 7/1(+13%)	(1) Broderick 7/1, Fortunate winner of a 2m Newcastle maiden last month, held when left in front 3 out. Likely vulnerable to anything with potential under the penalty. Capitalised on odds-on favourite's fall to win at Newcastle; further improvement is needed.
3	6 3rd (6) (4/7 +100%) Queens Wish	0.571429 4/7(+100%)	(6) Queens Wish 4/7, Bought for €140,000 after winning sole outing in Irish points and looked very professional when making a winning hurdle debut in 11-runner novice at Newcastle (17f, good to soft) 12 days ago, making most/jumping accurately. Sure to progress. Made it 2-2 with easy win on hurdle debut at Newcastle and could have lots more to offer.
4	5 4th (5) (150/1 -50%) Neptune House	150 150/1(-50%)	(5) Neptune House 150/1, Down the field in 2 bumpers nearly 9 months apart (trained by Camilla Poulton on debut). Outsider on hurdle debut. Showed some ability in his second bumper but claims aren't compelling on his hurdle debut.
5th	2 5th (2) (40/1 -82%) Banderas	40 40/1(-82%)	(2) Banderas 40/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat (stays 16.5f), ending 2024 with a win at Wolverhampton in December. Hurdle debut. 40-1 win on the Flat last time but goes hurdling in a warm race and may be best watched.
6th	4 6th (4) (100/1 -100%) Kit The Christian	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Kit The Christian 100/1, Brother to bumper winner Getagin and closely related to useful hurdler Crooks Peak (winner around 2m). Bred to have a future but probably best watched this time unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Could have a future but will need to be useful to make a winning debut in this good race.

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QUEENS WISH cost 140,000 euros after landing an Irish point-to-point in April and she made the perfect start to her career under Rules when winning impressively at Newcastle last month. The strength of that form is up for debate, but she looks to be a nice type and any progression can see her go in again. Calimystic has chased home a couple of promising types across his two racecourse appearances and is perhaps the main threat, as recent Newcastle victor Broderick will need more under the penalty.

CALIMYSTIC made a promising start to his hurdle career when second over C&D last month and is narrowly preferred to Dan Skelton's Queens Wish in what will likely develop into a straight fight between the pair.

The unbeaten mare QUEENS WISH looked good at Newcastle and is taken to make it 3-3. C&D runner-up Calimystic is feared most.

14:30 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/3 -48%) Bold Recruit	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(1) Bold Recruit 10/3, Placed both completed starts in points and has finished in the money on each of his 4 starts under Rules, too. Shaped as though this stiffer test would be right up his street when third upped to 20.5f at Plumpton last time and a bold show could be on the way. Stayed 3m in points and he's run well in all his races under rules; every chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/2 +27%) Doctor Midas	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(2) Doctor Midas 11/2, Only fifth of 11 when sent off favourite in Haydock bumper last spring and safely held on return/hurdles bow at Warwick (21f, soft). That said, he is in very good hands and it could be that this stiffer test will be just what he needs. In top hands but he's made a quiet start to his career and best watched for now.
3	7 3rd (7) (12/1 +0%) Swift Jet	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Swift Jet 12/1, Beaten a long way on Rules debut in an Exeter bumper last February but there was promise in his reappearance/hurdles debut fifth at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft), particularly with staying handicaps in mind. Lightly raced 7yo who was returning from a year out when beaten 9l at Doncaster (2m3f).
4	4 4th (4) (20/1 -25%) Loch Frisa	20 20/1(-25%)	(4) Loch Frisa 20/1, Just minor promise in a Southwell bumper/Plumpton maiden hurdle to date and handicaps will presumably be on the agenda before long. In trouble a long way out when a market drifter on his hurdling debut (2m4f).
5th	3 5th (3) (11/2 -22%) Keel Strand	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(3) Keel Strand 11/2, Runner-up sole start in Irish points last spring and stepped up on his low-key Rules debut effort in a bumper when fourth of 13 starting out over hurdles at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) in December. Good deal more needed here but this step up in trip is well worth exploring. Has to improve on what he's shown but that's feasible now stepped up in distance.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (6/5 +40%) Pike Road	1.2 6/5(+40%)	(5) Pike Road 6/5, Runner-up in a point and in maiden hurdles at Worcester and Uttoxeter before finishing fifth of 8 switched to handicap company at Catterick (25.3f, good to soft) last time. Solid claims back in a maiden and reunited with Sean Bowen. Not disgraced on handicap debut last time and should hold every chance back in a maiden.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (125/1 -150%) Queensland Boy	125 125/1(-150%)	(6) Queensland Boy 125/1, Won twice on the Flat and he's certainly bred for this game but it's been a struggle since he registered his latest win on the level at Nottingham last spring. The last of his two Flat wins (from 20 starts) was at 2m but fairly modest in that scene.

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In the money on each of his four previous starts under Rules, BOLD RECRUIT has dropped enough hints to suggest that this step up in trip could be a rewarding move and these conditions could bring best out of Billy Aprahamian's charge. The less exposed Keel Strand is feared most upped in trip on just his third start for Paul Nicholls. Pike Road is respected despite his limitations being highlighted when only fifth at Catterick last month.

It's probably fair to say PIKE ROAD didn't improve on his maiden hurdle form when fifth on handicap debut at Catterick but that was still a decent effort and he shades preference ahead of Bold Recruit. Big-yard representatives Doctor Midas and Keel Strand may both step up on what they've shown so far now faced with a stiffer test, while Swift Jet could also have a part to play.

The Paul Nicholls-trained KEEL STRAND looks sure to take a step forward now granted a stiffer stamina test.

14:50 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/4 +65%) Tommy Cullen	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(6) Tommy Cullen 7/4, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles here and similar form over fences, solid start for new yard equipped with a first-time hood when second in a C&D handicap in December. Subsequent Huntingdon run was disappointing but a return to this venue is a plus. Runner-up over C&D in December after absence and soft ground may not have suited since.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/1 +17%) Glory And Honour	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Glory And Honour 5/1, Versatile sort who resumed winning ways at Newcastle (20.1f) in November. However, has found things much tougher since, never dangerous when seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Wetherby (19.4f, soft) 18 days ago. Well beaten last time but won three starts ago, and on his last visit here; not ruled out.
3	3 3rd (3) (14/1 -211%) Gallic Geordie	14 14/1(-211%)	(3) Gallic Geordie 14/1, Veteran who has been lightly raced since scoring at Wetherby (15f, heavy) last winter but ran well after 11 months off when third at Lingfield (20f) in December. Unseated too far out to suggest how he would have fared at Wetherby 18 days ago but he's worth a second look. Cheekpieces discarded. Now 12 but showed spark when third at Lingfield in December and he's a possible player.
4	4 4th (4) (5/2 0%) God's Own Getaway	2.5 5/2(0%)	(4) God's Own Getaway 5/2, Made an immediate impact switched to chasing, successful on 2 of his first 3 starts last spring. Wasn't shaping up at all badly during the autumn, again not so strong at the finish when fifth in handicap chase at Warwick (20f) in November. Had wind op since and shortlisted back down in trip. Returns from break having had wind surgery and he's respected for his top yard.
5th	5 5th (5) (11/2 -22%) Snowy Clouds	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(5) Snowy Clouds 11/2, Progressive winning chaser in early 2023, successful 3 times at up to 17f. Looked badly in need of the run after 20 months off when pulled up in a C&D handicap 67 days ago but yard amongst the winners and this promises to reveal more. Shaped pretty well on comeback from long absence, even though he was pulled up; chance.
6th	1 6th (1) (6/1 -9%) Hidalgo De L'isle	6 6/1(-9%)	(1) Hidalgo De L'isle 6/1, Dual hurdles winner who showed improved form to make a winning chase debut at Newton Abbot (16.3f) in August. Similar form in defeat next 3 starts and whilst he didn't look likely to feature when falling here (19f) in December, he's not ruled out back down in trip. Work to do when falling three out here latest but drops in grade now; could be involved.

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A contest in which most have something to prove, and only a tentative vote can go to TOMMY CULLEN. Matt Crawley's charge struggled at Huntingdon last time out, but he seldom runs poorly here and any improvement on his C&D second in December might suffice. God's Own Getaway is only 1lb above his last winning mark and recent wind surgery could spark a return to form, while Glory And Honour appeals most of the remainder.

Each of GOD'S OWN GETAWAY's previous victories have come over longer trips, yet the way he travels suggests he's worth a crack at this shorter distance and he could be worth siding with from a reduced mark on the back of wind surgery. Veteran Gallic Geordie and Tommy Cullen back at Doncaster are the dangers.

The return to better ground is a likely plus for TOMMY CULLEN, who has a good record here and earns the vote ahead of \bSnowy Clouds.

15:05 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 -129%) Sacre Coeur	4 4/1(-129%)	(1) Sacre Coeur 4/1, Three-time handicap chase winner last season and back to best when making all at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft) in November. Gave it a good shot when second in a 4-runner handicap dropped to 2m at Uttoxeter last time and she's fully effective over this intermediate trip. Big player. Front-runner who ran well dropped back to 2m last time; stays 3m; chance.
2	5 2nd (5) (3/1 +10%) Regal Renaissance	3 3/1(+10%)	(5) Regal Renaissance 3/1, Reliable mare who resumed winning ways in a 7-runner handicap chase at Warwick in November and followed that with a creditable fourth in the Cheltenham contest won by Game On For Glory. Underperformed at Fakenham last time but her consistent profile offers hope that she will bounce back quickly. In good form until Fakenham last time and that track doesn't suit all horses.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +10%) Ostrava Du Berlais	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(6) Ostrava Du Berlais 9/2, Positive start over fences, finishing second on debut in this sphere at Warwick in November before scoring here (2m) and at Taunton (2¼m) in December. However, she appears to have gone off the boil since and remains 6 lb above her latest winning mark. Difficult to know what to expect after last two runs but this mark shouldn't be beyond her.
4	8 4th (8) (50/1 -25%) River Robe	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) River Robe 50/1, Winning start for Dan Skelton in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last summer but she's 0-9 for present yard and hasn't fired in 4 starts over fences to date. 19 lb 'wrong' at the weights. Others arrive here in better form and she's a long way out of the weights.
5th	7 5th (7) (3/1 +50%) Current Mood	3 3/1(+50%)	(7) Current Mood 3/1, Better for return when capitalising on a much-reduced mark over fences at this course (23.8f, good to soft) in October. Creditable efforts in defeat back here the last twice and she will be a threat if the first-time cheekpieces help eke out a little more. Looks handicapped about right but not without a chance in new cheekpieces.
6th	3 6th (3) (33/1 +18%) Happy D'ex	33 33/1(+18%)	(3) Happy D'ex 33/1, Bumper and dual hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott. Wasn't disgraced on debut for new yard at Cheltenham but that was back in December 2023 and subsequent absence is cause for concern. Ex-Irish mare; only 6th on yard debut at Cheltenham and will need more here.
7th	2 7th (2) (9/2 -13%) Game On For Glory	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(2) Game On For Glory 9/2, Opened chase account over C&D last term and left reappearance behind in reapplied headgear when winning a 13-runner handicap at Cheltenham (20.6f, good to soft) in December. However, a degree of caution is needed following an errant display at Windsor last time (refused and unseated rider). Ability respected but appeared to try and run out when unseating mid-race at Windsor.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (16/1 +20%) Herewegohoney	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Herewegohoney 16/1, Doubled her tally over fences when winning a Market Rasen handicap in July 2023. However, she hasn't gone on from that effort since and was pulled up on her latest start on Boxing Day. Won easily off this mark at Market Rasen in July 2023 but it's been a rocky road since.

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SACRE COEUR boasts an obvious chance and could be up to giving weight and a beating to her rivals here. Ostrava Du Berlais and Regal Renaissance have their sights lowered and should be capable of making this a good test for the selection. However, dual course winner Current Mood lurks on a dangerous mark and could be the one to take advantage if the burden of top-weight prove troublesome for Dan Skelton's mare.

The change of tactics probably didn't help REGAL RENAISSANCE at Fakenham and it would be no surprise whatsoever to see this consistent 7-y-o get back on track in what should be a strongly-run race. She gets the nod ahead of Sacre Coeur, who lost little caste in defeat at Uttoxeter and a reproduction of that effort would put her firmly in the picture. Current Mood also enters calculations.

A trappy handicap. REGAL RENAISSANCE didn't look comfortable around Fakenham last time but she's got a very solid record at this track.

15:20 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/1 +50%) Jukebox Fury	5 5/1(+50%)	(3) Jukebox Fury 5/1, First sign of ability when fifth of 8 in 21f Kempton maiden in May. Disappointed switched to a handicap at Exeter 8 months later but leading yard perseveres. Tailed off on handicap debut after a break but in top hands and showed promise previously.
2	16 2nd (16) (13/8 +68%) Skin Full	1.625 13/8(+68%)	(16) Skin Full 13/8, Made a reasonable start to his handicap chase career when fourth of 13 over fences at Taunton in November. Didn't come close to justifying strong market support over 2m at Wincanton (chase again) next time but still early days and this significant step up in trip could suit back hurdling. Lightly raced 3m point runner-up who could be suited by step up in trip now back hurdling.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/2 +8%) Ca Plane Pour Moi	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(8) Ca Plane Pour Moi 11/2, Had been shaping up quite well for Colm Murphy but yet to offer much encouragement for his current yard. Strong in the market at Uttoxeter last time but weakened to finish a remote fifth. Neil Mulholland's good recent form provides hope but hardly a solid one. Well backed into favouritism at Uttoxeter but soundly beaten; needs to raise his game.
4	14 4th (14) (33/1 -136%) Mackie Dee	33 33/1(-136%)	(14) Mackie Dee 33/1, It's now 15 runs since his last win in 2022 but he recorded a creditable third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (3m, good) when last seen 12 weeks ago. 13yo who is on a long losing run but has each-way possibilities judged on November form.
5th	5 5th (5) (15/2 +46%) Glory Hights	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(5) Glory Hights 15/2, Off the mark in 3m Carlisle handicap in November and backed it up with a good second of 16 at Newcastle (2½m) in December. Respectable 16 lengths fourth of 11 at Wetherby returned to 3m last time. Each-way claims. Ended last year in good form; below best when 4th at Wetherby last time but not ruled out.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 +45%) Good Bye	11 11/1(+45%)	(7) Good Bye 11/1, Proved a model of consistency during 2022/23 campaign for this yard, including a course win, but hasn't hit the same heights since returning from an absence, running a moody race when a well-held fourth at Southwell latest. Mark continues to fall but this 10yo hasn't been shaping as though a win is imminent.
7th	10 7th (10) (33/1 +0%) Toucan Sam	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Toucan Sam 33/1, Modest maiden chaser who was placed 3 times in hunters/handicaps last May. Not disgraced in 2 hurdles at Ayr on return from wind surgery in January but pulled up back chasing there last week. Pulled up over fences last week but in fair form over hurdles previously; interesting.
8th	1 8th (1) (12/1 +40%) Coniston Clouds	12 12/1(+40%)	(1) Coniston Clouds 12/1, Two no shows over fences to start the season and fared little better back hurdling at Newcastle in December. Given a chance by the handicapper as a result but need to see more. Struggling this season but on good ground which may not have been ideal; dangerous mark.
9th	9 9th (9) (150/1 -88%) On We Go	150 150/1(-88%)	(9) On We Go 150/1, Largely struggled since landing a 3m Ayr handicap 2 years ago, including down the field in 2 comeback runs this winter. 3rd at Sedgefield last February but this 12yo has been well beaten on both runs this term.
10th	15 10th (15) (22/1 +12%) Iturgeon Du Breuil	22 22/1(+12%)	(15) Iturgeon Du Breuil 22/1, Placed in his first 2 handicap hurdles last spring but his form dipped since, including pulling up over fences last twice. It remains to be seen whether return to hurdling and first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) help to spark a revival. Pulled up the last twice but blinkers and return to hurdles could give him a boost.
11th	6 11th (6) (20/1 -43%) Lucky Soldier	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Lucky Soldier 20/1, Modest maiden hurdler who failed to build on quite an encouraging reappearance at Kelso when only seventh of 11 at Newcastle 3 weeks ago. The first-time tongue worn last time is retained. Fair efforts on both runs this season but needs something extra to get off the mark today.
12th	12 12th (12) (66/1 -100%) Lizzie Rey	66 66/1(-100%)	(12) Lizzie Rey 66/1, No impact, including pulling up on handicap debut and reappearance at Ludlow in November. Has subsequently had wind surgery. Lightly raced and has had wind surgery, but she's achieved very little.
13th	13 13th (13) (14/1 +30%) So Ladylike	14 14/1(+30%)	(13) So Ladylike 14/1, Off the mark under Rules when striking at the second time of asking under Rules in a 23f Hexham handicap in June. Respectable fourth of 10 at Wetherby 8 months later and entitled to be sharper for that outing. Won at Hexham last June on second stable start and could improve for last month's comeback.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (14/1 -100%) Lady Harriett	14 14/1(-100%)	(11) Lady Harriett 14/1, Opened account at Ffos Las (2½m, good to soft) in November. Suffered heavy defeats on her next 2 outings but back to form when plugging on for third at Southwell (20.5f, soft) 16 days ago. Back to form when third at Southwell and in with a chance now back up in trip.

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FARMER JIMMY made a successful handicap debut in a hands and heels event at Wetherby a week ago. Mark Walford's charge escapes a penalty for that success and looks to have an excellent chance of going in again. Lady Harriett hit the frame over 2m4f at Southwell last time out and is of interest returned to further, while others to note include Skin Full and Alltalknoaction.

FARMER JIMMY is actually able to run off 2 lb lower than when successful over 2½m at Wetherby last week so his claims are obvious, particularly as 3m promises to suit him even better. There's still a feeling that David Pipe's Skin Full could have more to offer and he's second choice ahead of the consistent Glory Hights.

The lightly raced 5yo FARMER JIMMY (nap) is able to run off a mark 2lb lower than when winning at Wetherby last week. He's the pick.

15:35 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (5/1 +9%) Continuance	5 5/1(+9%)	(9) Continuance 5/1, Fair Flat winner who struck at the first time of asking over hurdles at Sedgefield in October. Running well (still in front) when running out approaching 2 out in Catterick juvenile in December. Not ruled out on his handicap bow. Not obviously well in for this handicap debut but has a low weight.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/2 +0%) Chief Sunday	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(4) Chief Sunday 13/2, Progressive type who made it 2-4 this season in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 35 days ago, just holding on. Up 4 lb but not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid. Just held on at Hereford; raised 4lb and they claimed 7lb last time, so needs more.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/4 +57%) Moon Chime	1.5 6/4(+57%)	(2) Moon Chime 6/4, Useful dual bumper winner who boasts a largely progressive profile over hurdles, scoring twice last term. Shaped well on his return when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) in November and very much one to consider here on the back of a breathing op. Had wind surgery since handicap debut; could be given another chance off this mark.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 -20%) Thankyourluckystar	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Thankyourluckystar 12/1, C&D winner who recorded a respectable sixth of 11 to Chief Sunday in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again eased 1 lb. Dual winner but has ground to make up with Chief Sunday on their Hereford form.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/2 -57%) The Hardest Geezer	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) The Hardest Geezer 11/2, Advanced his form to get off the mark over hurdles in 12-runner novice at Taunton (16.5f, soft) 42 days ago. Should have more to offer now going into handicaps. A likely player. Recent maiden winner; handicapper asks a question but open to further progress.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 +15%) Wasthatok	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) Wasthatok 28/1, A fairly useful ex-Irish 2m hurdles winner in 2023. Only twice raced for current yard since and a well-held eighth in 2m Taunton handicap 15 days ago. Needs to build on it. Has struggled in handicaps over fences and hurdles since arriving from Ireland.
7th	5 7th (5) (14/1 -367%) Leloopa	14 14/1(-367%)	(5) Leloopa 14/1, Irish import who has improved with each of her 4 starts since switched to hurdles for new yard, making all in mares' hurdles at Hereford and Huntingdon. Off for 99 days but remains very much one to consider on her handicap bow. Made all to win two non-handicaps for mares before the turn of the year.
8th	8 8th (8) (7/1 +42%) Rascal	7 7/1(+42%)	(8) Rascal 7/1, Fair winning 2m hurdler but he's been off for 8 months since a well-held sixth of 9 in 2m4f Ffos Las handicap. Needs to hit the ground running on his comeback. Might be better for a break and drying conditions would be in his favour; capable.
9th	3 9th (3) (66/1 -65%) Hors Jeu	66 66/1(-65%)	(3) Hors Jeu 66/1, A fairly useful 17f hurdles winner in France last spring but he's yet to fire in two runs here this winter, pulled up in Chepstow handicap last month. Has it to prove now. Winner in France; he was a big price when pulled up on handicap debut 22 days ago.

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CHIEF SUNDAY showed a game attitude when bringing up a double over 2m at Hereford last month and, upped 4lb, this unexposed handicapper gets the tentative vote to score in what looks a competitive affair. The Hardest Geezer did it well when scoring over 2m at Taunton recently and he looks the main danger on his handicap debut. Similar comments apply to Leloopa, who has showed more than enough to suggest that she can play a hand first time up in a handicap.

MOON CHIME returns from a break on a handy-looking mark and with his yard going well he is fancied to bag a third success in this sphere at the chief expense of hat-trick seeking Chief Sunday. C&D winner Thankyourluckystars and handicap debutants The Hardest Geezer and Continuance also need factoring into this competitive hurdle.

A chance is taken on MOON CHIME who retains plenty of upside and has undergone wind surgery since his last run.

15:58 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (7/2 -40%) Jamesieconn	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(9) Jamesieconn 7/2, Winning Irish pointer who never figured in trio of quick-fire hurdle runs, albeit not knocked about when fifth of 10 in qualifying run at Catterick (19.3f) for the latest of them. Interesting connections opt for a quick switch to chasing on handicap bow and the betting can guide. Also had wind op. Winning pointer who could leave his hurdle form behind now sent chasing; had wind op.
2	8 2nd (8) (16/1 -45%) Getthepot	16 16/1(-45%)	(8) Getthepot 16/1, Ended a losing run from much-reduced mark/under change of tactics at Worcester (23f) in September but he's very hard to catch right and he wasn't in anything like the same form when well-beaten tenth in handicap chase at Uttoxeter a month later. Absent/had wind surgery ahead of this. Inconsistent and has struggled in his next run after two previous wind operations.
3	5 3rd (5) (28/1 +15%) C'est Quelqu'un	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) C'est Quelqu'un 28/1, Recorded back-to-back handicap chase wins for Gordon Elliott last season but form has gone the wrong way since, merely plugging on when sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.3f, heavy) 24 days ago. Others preferred despite sliding mark. Rallied for third at Kelso two runs back but moderate otherwise since leaving Ireland.
4	11 4th (11) (50/1 +0%) Lady Pacifico	50 50/1(+0%)	(11) Lady Pacifico 50/1, Flat/hurdles winner who made a decent start for this stable when third at Leicester on chase bow in November 2023. Not built on that however, well-beaten both starts upon returning to action this term. Has it to prove with blinkers now refitted. Made it 0-5 as a chaser when pulled up last time and she's 4lb out of the weights.
5th	2 5th (2) (5/1 -11%) Super Citizen	5 5/1(-11%)	(2) Super Citizen 5/1, Largely consistent since bagging a Kelso hunter 13 months ago, not threatening front pair but still best of rest when third of 11 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f) 4 weeks ago. Should give another good account having eased a little more in the weights. Has to raise his game from somewhere, though mark continues to fall.
6th	6 6th (6) (5/1 +0%) Dusautior	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Dusautior 5/1, Built on previous promise when opening chase account from this mark at Bangor (3m) in April. Exploits distinctly mixed in recent months though, failing to justify his strength in the betting at Carlisle 16 days ago. Interesting connections now opt for sterner headgear and he's not dismissed lightly. Back on his winning mark if the new blinkers can trigger a return to form.
7th	1 7th (1) (11/2 +31%) Fairlawn Flyer	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(1) Fairlawn Flyer 11/2, Successful from a 6 lb higher mark at Cartmel in summer 2023 and confirmed he retains plenty of ability back from a lengthy absence when fourth in Borders National (32.4f) in December. Hasn't kicked on from that in 2 runs since but this ease in class can help. Not in bad form and he's accustomed to higher-grade races than this.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (11/2 -38%) Touchwoodexpress	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(4) Touchwoodexpress 11/2, Improved for switch to chasing, equipped with cheekpieces when an easy winner at Huntingdon (23.6f) in October. Good second next time and given a break since falling on latest outing at Taunton (26.2f) in December. Remains early days with him and one to consider. Started off well over fences but something to prove now after last two performances.
3	3 \|U\| (3) (8/1 +33%) Jessie Lightfoot	8 8/1(+33%)	(3) Jessie Lightfoot 8/1, Revitalised by a return to Henry Oliver last spring, scoring over fences at Taunton and Southwell. Held form well from higher marks thereafter but recent efforts have suggested she's gone off the boil, tailed off when falling 4 out at Ludlow 2 weeks ago. In a good run of form last year but seems to have lost her way.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (12/1 +0%) Unblinking	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Unblinking 12/1, Veteran who gained breakthrough over fences at Hereford (25f, good) in 2022/23 season and was runner-up 3 times last season. However, he ended that campaign out of sorts and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in 2 runs upon returning so far this campaign. Never got overly competitive when beaten 15l at Taunton last time.

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Super Citizen has finished third on all four outings since returning at Huntingdon in November and a reproduction of his latest placed at Catterick is likely to see the veteran involved once more. However, Lucinda Hughes' charge is vulnerable to an improver and it could be worth taking a punt on handicap/chase debutant JAMESIECONN. Although the son of Shirocco didn't cut much ice in his three qualifying runs over hurdles, he boasts an Irish 3m point-to-point win in April last year and a marked step up in distance could prove fruitful. Fairlawn Flyer is also noted.

TOUCHWOODEXPRESS has been given a short break since his Taunton spill over Christmas and, boasting a lower-mileage profile than most, he could well be the one to side with. Veteran Super Citizen is proving consistent and he's a threat, as is Dusautior who is equipped with blinkers for the first time. Jamesieconn is another to note now handicapping over fences/following wind surgery.

It's hard to get overly excited about any of these but FAIRLAWN FLYER has a chance of returning to winning ways in this lower grade.

16:10 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/1 +17%) Ballycamus	5 5/1(+17%)	(1) Ballycamus 5/1, Resumed winning ways in a 5-runner Windsor handicap (24.2f, good to soft) in December. Struggled back at the same course last month but the return to a small-field scenario may help and his rider boasts a good strike rate when partnering chasers. Had an off-day last time but mostly consistent over fences; mark remains manageable.
2	4 2nd (4) (1/1 +17%) Kelce	1 1/1(+17%)	(4) Kelce 1/1, Much improved switched to fences with cheekpieces applied, easily getting off the mark in handicap at Market Rasen (3m, soft) in December. Looked booked for second when falling at the last at same course last time and another bold show likely. Up 5lb for falling last time (held every chance) but this 7yo remains unexposed.
3	3 3rd (3) (20/1 -264%) Champagne Mystery	20 20/1(-264%)	(3) Champagne Mystery 20/1, Campaigned primarily in France in recent years. Well held in a trio of Auteuil handicap chases during the autumn but he's dangerous to discount returned to these shores on a potentially handy mark. Out of form in France this season but well handicapped on last season's British form.
6	6 \|F\| (6) (7/1 +50%) Balkardy	7 7/1(+50%)	(6) Balkardy 7/1, Landed handicap chase at Stratford in October but generally below par since and needs to bounce back. Beaten 16l+ in all his races since winning off this mark at Stratford in October.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (4/1 +20%) Supervisor	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Supervisor 4/1, Twice a winner last season, including over this C&D, and returned with a solid performance when runner-up in 4-runner event at Warwick (3m, soft) in December. Parted company with his rider at the first fence at Plumpton recently but will have a chance granted a clear round back here. Won twice last year; encouraging comeback run before departing early at Plumpton.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (10/1 -67%) Back On The Lash	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Back On The Lash 10/1, Dual Cross-Country winner at Cheltenham who returned to form when third back there in November. However, his record is distinctly patchy and while he wasn't disgraced with cheekpieces refitted at Catterick last time, others make more appeal. Saves best these days for the cross-country course at Cheltenham.

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KELCE looked booked for second behind a subsequent winner before coming down at the last over 3m3f at Market Rasen last time and, provided he is none the worse for that mishap, he looks the one to side with off 5lb higher. Back On The Lash wasn't disgraced when third over 3m1f at Catterick last month and it would be no surprise if he were to emerge as the main danger to the selection off a 3lb lower mark. Supervisor is fancied to complete the podium.

It's easy to forgive the usually reliable BALLYCAMUS for a below-par display at Windsor last month and he can provide Toby McCain-Mitchell with another winning ride in this sphere. Kelce has done little wrong over fences this season and he rates the main danger ahead of Champagne Mystery.

Gina Andrews looks a notable booking for KELCE (nap) who is the only one of these with a progressive profile.

16:25 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3/1 +33%) Smasher	3 3/1(+33%)	(5) Smasher 3/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 22 days ago. Back on a good mark. Second over C&D in December; 1lb lower today after three lesser efforts since.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 +40%) Roman Emperor	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(1) Roman Emperor 9/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Eighth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (6f) when last seen in November. On a good mark if refreshed by a 3-month break. Check the betting Thrown in on last winter's best but returns from break with a bit to prove; tongue-tie off.
3	2 3rd (2) (20/1 -25%) Zepparella	20 20/1(-25%)	(2) Zepparella 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, pulled too hard when last of 9 on 1m course handicap debut 35 days ago. Down 2f in trip now. Her standout effort came over 7f on Tapeta; drops in trip/class but with a point to prove.
4	8 4th (8) (12/1 -9%) Don't Fight It	12 12/1(-9%)	(8) Don't Fight It 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, last of 8 in C&D handicap C&D 35 days ago. Placed in two of her last four starts, including C&D; not solid but capable at this level.
5th	9 5th (9) (9/1 +0%) Lupset Flossy Pop	9 9/1(+0%)	(9) Lupset Flossy Pop 9/1, One win from 33 starts. 20/1, good fourth of 11 in classified event at Wolverhampton (7f) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Latest effort wasn't too bad and the return to 6f can help; cheekpieces replace blinkers.
6th	4 6th (4) (16/5 -28%) El Hibri	3.2 16/5(-28%)	(4) El Hibri 16/5, C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. 7/1, good second of 9 in C&D handicap 30 days ago. Should figure prominently again. In the first three in four of his five course runs, including twice last month; solid.
7th	3 7th (3) (17/2 +66%) Mond	8.5 17/2(+66%)	(3) Mond 17/2, Useful in France earlier in career but no impact in Britain since returning from a long absence. Struggled in five runs after a mammoth layoff; too much to prove for comfort.
8th	7 8th (7) (15/2 -50%) Phoenix Star	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(7) Phoenix Star 15/2, Four-time C&D winner. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (5f) 18 days ago, never nearer. Capable off this sort of mark. Veteran who is on the downgrade but lurks on a dangerous mark & the return to 6f is a plus.
9th	6 9th (6) (16/1 -129%) The Cola Kid	16 16/1(-129%)	(6) The Cola Kid 16/1, C&D winner. 20/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (7f) on reappearance 7 days ago. Needs to have come on a fair bit for the outing. Conditions fine and he should be sharper with last week's reappearance behind him.

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EL HIBRI runs for a yard that has been back among the winners recently and, having hinted at a revival of late, he offers strong appeal running off 4lb lower than his last winning mark. Smasher is effective on Polytrack and is also weighted to go well. As is dual C&D winner The Cola Kid, who is another to bear in mind, while Lupset Flossy Pop has each-way claims off a basement rating.

SMASHER is back on his last winning mark and might be worth siding with. El Hibri can continue his positive start to 2025 and fill the forecast spot ahead of Phoenix Star.

Phoenix Star is respected back at 6f but EL HIBRI likes it here and ran well twice over C&D last month. He looks the safest option.

16:33 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (5/1 +41%) Imperial Jade	5 5/1(+41%)	(9) Imperial Jade 5/1, Placed on first 2 runs back from wind surgery and possibly unsuited by soft ground when disappointing at Wincanton since. A dryout would require her to run above any previous form effort on good or faster..
2	1 2nd (1) (11/4 +31%) Diamond Koda	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(1) Diamond Koda 11/4, Fairly useful form when runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers and yet to finish outside placings on all completed starts over hurdles, looking suited by the step back up in trip when third of 12 at Catterick (19f, good) 4 weeks ago. Enters calculations again. Somehow still a maiden; up to a new career-high mark; no trip or ground issues, at least..
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 +0%) Lune De La Mer	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Lune De La Mer 12/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner in spring 2023 but well beaten in 2 handicaps back from absence this winter. First-time cheekpieces need to make a difference. Drying ground would rate a plus, but not sure he's dropped down the weights enough yet..
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +42%) Benmore	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) Benmore 7/2, Placed in a bumper and 2 maiden hurdles this winter. Unexposed now making a quick switch to handicaps. Interesting contender. Mark makes sense on peak form effort to date; a tidier round of jumping would help..
5th	6 5th (6) (3/1 -20%) Gwennie May Star	3 3/1(-20%)	(6) Gwennie May Star 3/1, Improved at the second time of asking in handicaps when seeing off 10 rivals at Newcastle (17f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Raised 8 lb but further progress can be expected for his top stable. 8lb rise for Newcastle win (2m1f) looks stiff; just the one go over this far to date..
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 +14%) Scots Poet	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Scots Poet 12/1, Well handicapped again but has yet to fire this winter. Not firing since return from wind surgery, and new longest trip isn't necessarily a plus..
7th	7 7th (7) (66/1 -267%) Kally Des Bruyeres	66 66/1(-267%)	(7) Kally Des Bruyeres 66/1, Much improved to spring a 200/1 surprise in 2m Huntingdon maiden hurdle in November but pulled up in a handicap at Newcastle since, folding tamely approaching straight. Tongue strap back on. 200-1 Huntingdon maiden winner in November (2m, good); only poor efforts before and since..
8	8 \|F\| (8) (9/1 -50%) Maxiboy Dagrostis	9 9/1(-50%)	(8) Maxiboy Dagrostis 9/1, Placed both starts in points and posted much his best effort yet under Rules when third of 8 in C&D novice hurdle in December. Proved disappointing on handicap bow at Wetherby last month but return to less testing conditions may see him in a better light. Tongue strap on first time. Handicap flop to forgive, but progressive before that and mark looks accommodating..

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Having got the better of a progressive rival when opening his account at Newcastle last month, there should be more to come from GWENNIE MAY STAR. An 8lb higher rating is unlikely to be the ceiling of the five-year-old's ability and this looks a suitable opportunity to complete a double. The consistent Diamond Koda is likely to give another good account judged on his latest close third at Catterick and Nick Kent's gelding is feared most, ahead of handicap debutant Benmore.

Dan Skelton's GWENNIE MAY STAR should have more to offer and is taken to defy the handicapper. The consistent Diamond Koda is second choice ahead of unexposed handicap newcomer Benmore.

A tongue tie may get the hitherto progressive MAXIBOY DAGROSTIS back on track. Benmore ought to figure if jumping better.

16:43 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/2 -177%) Dunstall Rambler	4.5 9/2(-177%)	(2) Dunstall Rambler 9/2, Finally got off the mark in 8-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f, soft) in December. Scored readily there so he has to be taken seriously despite a 5 lb rise. Back up 5lb for last time's Wincanton win (good to soft), but jumping issues concern more..
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 +17%) Electric Jet	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(1) Electric Jet 10/3, Placed in an Irish point and made the frame on his first 3 completed starts over hurdles. Also shaped well on his chasing debut when fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (20.4f, good to firm) in October so needs considering after a break. Fair fifth on chasing bow; to be seen whether he front runs again dropped further in trip..
3	3 3rd (3) (2/1 +43%) Glimpse Of Glory	2 2/1(+43%)	(3) Glimpse Of Glory 2/1, Fair maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when seventh of 16 in handicap at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 78 days ago. Goes chasing now with blinkers added. Likely to be in the mix. Nephew of Dynaste; entitled to take to fences and provide career with fresh impetus..
4	5 4th (5) (9/1 -64%) Hazard Collonges	9 9/1(-64%)	(5) Hazard Collonges 9/1, Still looking for first success but arrives in decent nick, fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Place claims from a 3 lb lower mark. Front-runner; down 3lb more, but vulnerable again to more economically played rivals..
5th	7 5th (7) (6/1 +57%) Haafback	6 6/1(+57%)	(7) Haafback 6/1, C&D winner in November but only seventh of 8 to Dunstall Rambler in handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f, soft) 64 days ago. Has since had a wind op and needs it to spark a resurgence. Won identical C&D event in November (good); wind surgery since heavy defeat last time..
6th	4 6th (4) (8/1 +43%) Voix De Bocelli	8 8/1(+43%)	(4) Voix De Bocelli 8/1, Fair form in France for Francois Nicolle but boasts a mixed record under various codes for present stable. Reverts to fences and others appeal more. Repeat of previous form in chases and/or with cheekpieces fitted doesn't win him this..
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (16/1 -14%) Seren Y Teigr	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Seren Y Teigr 16/1, Maiden hurdler but he was still in fourth when fell 2 out in handicap chase at Sedgefield (16.4f, soft) 24 days ago. Blinkers replace visor now. No forlorn hope. Better before falling at Sedgefield latest, despite which he's eased 2lb more; chance..

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Dunstall Rambler is certain to prove popular after winning at Wincanton in December but, although respected, a chance can be taken on ELECTRIC JET. Well found in the betting on his chasing bow in October, the six-year-old showed promise before tiring late on. A drop in trip should suit on that evidence and, if doing so, he could go very close. Glimpse Of Glory had previously shown ability over hurdles and, with blinkers applied for the first time ahead of his chasing bow, he warrants a market check.

Charlie Longsdon's ELECTRIC JET made a promising start in this sphere when fifth at Southwell and could prove the answer in a tricky-looking handicap. Chasing newcomer Glimpse of Glory could emerge as the main danger, with Wincanton scorer Dunstall Rambler and the consistent Hazard Collonges also firmly in the picture.

Dynaste's nephew GLIMPSE OF GLORY can make a winning chase debut in a likely generously run affair, ahead of Electric Jet.

16:55 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 -11%) Arlecchino's Gift	5 5/1(-11%)	(2) Arlecchino's Gift 5/1, Four wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. 11/1, bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f) 12 days ago, not seen to best effect after enduring a wide trip. One to consider. Won 4 in 2024, three on Tapeta; form tailed off after September; first run here since 2022.
2	8 2nd (8) (18/1 +10%) Midnightattheoasis	18 18/1(+10%)	(8) Midnightattheoasis 18/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 9 in classified event at Wolverhampton (6f) 25 days ago. Chance on Tapeta form this time last year but not in the same form this winter.
3	3 3rd (3) (6/5 +36%) Man On A Mission	1.2 6/5(+36%)	(3) Man On A Mission 6/5, C&D winner in December. 18/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive. Two C&D wins in 2024; took late 2nd here in January; not sustain effort at Southwell since.
4	6 4th (6) (13/2 -44%) Radiant Angel	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(6) Radiant Angel 13/2, Last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 22 days ago but had been placed on his 2 outings prior to that. Claims on those efforts. Well beaten latest but two good Tapeta runs previously (6f/7f); cheekpieces discarded.
5th	1 5th (1) (11/4 +31%) Mighty Gurkha	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(1) Mighty Gurkha 11/4, C&D winner. 22/1, third of 9 in C&D handicap 30 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can figure in a weak contest. Group 3 winner over C&D as 2yo; missed 2024; big weights drop; faded both runs this year.
6th	4 6th (4) (15/2 -36%) Shalaa Asker	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(4) Shalaa Asker 15/2, Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 16 days ago, hampered over 1f out. Slow to find form for new yard but temptingly treated; regular tongue-tie is left off.
7th	7 7th (7) (33/1 -32%) Tilsworth Turf	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Tilsworth Turf 33/1, Latest win at Ripon in September but hasn't beaten a rival in 3 outings since, the latest in a classified event at Southwell (7f) 46 days ago. Two 6f wins on soft turf in 2024 but 0-9 on AW and his Polytrack form is very ordinary.

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All of these are hard to predict but MIGHTY GURKHA (third) could still have a big impact at this level. With Taylor Fisher's 3lb claim a handy asset from the saddle, the seven-year-old has a decent chance of gaining his third success over this C&D on these terms. Man On A Mission (runner-up) was a neck in front of the selection here last month and is feared most despite being 1lb worse off this time. Fellow Polytrack winner Shalaa Asker is the pick of the remainder.

RADIANT ANGEL is worth another chance in a moderate affair. Arlecchino's Gift might be the danger.

Shalaa Asker is worth a close look but MAN ON A MISSION will be suited by the return to this track and is preferred.

17:03 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3/1 -20%) Bravethewaves	3 3/1(-20%)	(5) Bravethewaves 3/1, Maiden hurdler but off the mark at the second attempt over fences at Catterick last month under a confident ride. Not in same form when fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Musselburgh on Sunday, his jumping none too fluent. Remains early days at least in this sphere. Ran no race on Sunday but probably on a fair mark if he can put his best foot forward.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +27%) Coolmoyne	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) Coolmoyne 4/1, Gained a deserved breakthrough success for Simon Waugh at Hexham last spring and posted a good second for his new handler in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.3f, soft) in October. Disappointing he hasn't matched that level either start since but no forlorn hope in an open contest. Had wind op. On a competitive mark should wind surgery have had the desired effect.
3	6 3rd (6) (17/2 -21%) Great Ballinboris	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(6) Great Ballinboris 17/2, Hasn't stood much racing and having failed to make an impact over hurdles, it's been a similar story in handful of chase tries, well held after 7 months off when sixth of 9 in handicap at Wetherby (24.2f) in November. Blinkers/tongue tie need to have positive effect now. Low-mileage 9yo who ran okay in his first chase but hasn't progressed; new headgear.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 +43%) Kap Auteuil	8 8/1(+43%)	(1) Kap Auteuil 8/1, Useful chaser at best but losing run stretches back to March 2022 and, having offered little in a light 2023/24 campaign, he fared no better after 10 months off/fitted with a visor when pulled up at Stratford (22.6f) in October. Mark continues to tumble but he has it prove. Visor did nothing last time; off a vastly reduced mark but seemingly for good reason.
5th	3 5th (3) (13/8 -18%) Valence D'aumont	1.625 13/8(-18%)	(3) Valence D'aumont 13/8, Tumbled down the weights and, in line with yard's good form, he capitalised to register a game victory in 7-runner handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f) 3 weeks ago. Remains with plenty of handicapping scope on old form if he can back that up here. Was going nowhere but didn't go unbacked when winning at Catterick; just 3lb higher.

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A few of these arrive with something to prove, but that can't be said for VALENCE D'AUMONT, who fought off younger legs to record a narrow success at Catterick last time out. The 11-year-old doesn't look overburdened by a subsequent 3lb rise and with ground conditions perhaps more suitable today, he can repeat the dose. Bravethewaves remains open to improvement over fences but he'll need to bounce back from a disappointing Musselburgh effort, while recent wind surgery could aid the chance of Coolmoyne.

Course winner PILGRIMS KING almost certainly benefited from the antics of the runner-up when opening his account for the season at Sedgefield 14 days ago. However, he was also deserving of credit in overcoming tack issues as he did on that occasion, and he's given the tentative vote to come out on top again. Coolmoyne, on the back of wind surgery and Catterick-scorer Valence d'Aumont are others to consider.

There appeared to be some confidence behind VALENCE D'AUMONT when he returned to form from out of the blue at Catterick.

17:13 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 -14%) Whatsupwithyou	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Whatsupwithyou 4/1, C&D winner who was tried in different headgear when a solid third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 16 days ago. Can go well again from an easing mark for his in-form yard. C&D winner on soft in December 2023; lightly raced since; down weights; on the premises.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 +65%) Midnight Ginger	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(7) Midnight Ginger 7/2, Chase winner last January and arrives in good nick in this sphere, fourth of 11 in handicap at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 22 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. Well treated on chase form last season but continues below best over hurdles this winter.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/4 +30%) Super Sabre Sam	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(4) Super Sabre Sam 7/4, Landed a 19f Fontwell maiden in October and posted a good third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Windsor (20f, good to soft) 31 days ago, despite needing a stiffer test. A likely player off an unchanged mark for yard among the winners. Good 2m3f maiden win in October; staying-on third in second handicap (2m4f); has potential.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 +45%) D'jo Dela Barriere	18 18/1(+45%)	(5) D'jo Dela Barriere 18/1, Got off the mark in novice hurdle at Hereford in November but failed to take to fences and only eighth of 11 back in this sphere in handicap at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 16 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Minor hurdle win before modest chase runs; no impact back hurdling; could fare better here.
5th	8 5th (8) (11/2 -83%) Saunton Surf	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(8) Saunton Surf 11/2, Bumper winner for Bradley Gibbs in 2023. Made a positive start to this season when runner-up at Lingfield (23f) and running well (in second) when fell last in 2m4f Ffos Las handicap last month. Considered. Running well when taking heavy fall latest; needs to show confidence is unaffected.
6th	3 6th (3) (5/1 -25%) Stone's Throw	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Stone's Throw 5/1, Debut bumper winner for Paul Webber. Failed to progress from an encouraging hurdling debut when fourth in novices at Uttoxeter and Taunton but remains with potential now stepping up in trip on his handicap bow. Soft-ground bumper winner; has shown hurdle promise; bred to stay well; handicap debut.
7th	2 7th (2) (50/1 -100%) Halondo	50 50/1(-100%)	(2) Halondo 50/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Olly Murphy. Good third at Warwick for his new yard in April but had wind surgery/off 9 months before pulled up in 2m3f Chepstow handicap 22 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Emphatic 2m4f win in early 2023; sparingly raced since; pulled up back from layoff latest.
8th	6 8th (6) (33/1 -106%) Zacony Rebel	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Zacony Rebel 33/1, Dual hurdles/chase winner who was largely disappointing during a light 2023/24 campaign for Toby Lawes. Better effort for present yard when a fair fifth of 8 in handicap at Ludlow in December. Needs to build on that. Latest win over fences in 2022 but lightly raced since and creditable show over C&D latest.

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Southwell bumper winner STONE'S THROW has few miles on the clock and is one of the likelier candidates now sent handicapping. This test of stamina ought to suit the son of Dartmouth and judged on his previous exploits, a mark of 113 looks workable. Saunton Surf took a heavy fall at Ffos Las recently but she was in contention at the time and remains of interest, provided she is none the worse for that tumble. Super Sabre Sam heads the remainder.

A case can be made for a few of these but SUPER SABRE SAM rates the pick of the weights and with this stiffer test of stamina also a plus he gets the vote. The reliable C&D scorer Whatsupwithyou heads the list of dangers, although Midnight Ginger and Saunton Surf can also have a say in this competitive handicap.

Super Sabre Sam is likely to be dangerous but ZACONY REBEL looked on the way back over C&D last time out and is preferred.

17:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (9/2 +18%) Massimo Blue	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(4) Massimo Blue 9/2, Thrice-raced gelding, going too freely when fourth of 7 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 14/1) 6 days ago. In the mix if settling better. 3rd at Chelmsford (7f) penultimate start; below that level since; needs to settle better..
2	6 2nd (6) (11/8 +15%) Target Man	1.375 11/8(+15%)	(6) Target Man 11/8, Fair gelding. Respectable sixth of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 19 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. The form pick. Didn't see out 7f on Tapeta latest; player if responding positively to the blinkers..
3	7 3rd (7) (11/10 +8%) Rajwa	1.1 11/10(+8%)	(7) Rajwa 11/10, €100,000 foal, 190,000 gns yearling. Half-sister to 2 winners, notably very smart 7f/1m winner Maljoom, also second in Sussex Stakes. Dam unraced. Appealing newcomer. Engaged 4.20 Wolverhampton Tuesday. Half-sister to German 2,000 Guineas winner from a fine family; may well prove good enough..
4	1 4th (1) (250/1 -150%) Wild Nephin	250 250/1(-150%)	(1) Wild Nephin 250/1, Tenth of 12 in novice (250/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on Flat debut 8 days ago, slowly away. Significantly down in trip with more needed. Irish point winner; trip and concession of weight all round both rate major negatives..
5th	3 5th (3) (20/1 -100%) Double Mocha	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) Double Mocha 20/1, Failed to build on debut when fifth of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 11 days ago. Worth another chance. Some ability on the first of two 7f starts but he needs to settle better to progress..
6th	2 6th (2) (250/1 -900%) Cosmic Spirit	250 250/1(-900%)	(2) Cosmic Spirit 250/1, Universal gelding. Dam lightly-raced maiden hurdler. The market can guide for this debutant. Nephew to hurdle/chase winners; nothing about his immediate pedigree says sprinter..
7th	5 7th (5) (50/1 -52%) Rupert The Prince	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Rupert The Prince 50/1, 17,000 gns foal, Golden Horn colt. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Bing Bang Bong. The betting can prove a useful indicator. Abundance of Flat winners in immediate family offers hope; probably worth market check..

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TARGET MAN wasn't beaten too far when tried over 7f at Newcastle last time out and may do better dropping back down a furlong here. With a first-time blinkers and tongue-tie combination tried, allied to talented apprentice Warren Fentiman claiming 7lb from the saddle, connections are giving the son of Earthlight every assistance as he bids to break his duck. Massimo Blue is feared most from those with experience. Rajwa, who cost 100,000 euro, and Rupert The Prince are interesting newcomers and they both warrant a betting check.

TARGET MAN holds much the best form on offer so is taken to get off the mark with blinkers now added. Massimo Blue could emerge as the main threat to George Boughey's gelding, especially if more tractable here, while Double Mocha and Rajwa also need considering.

Newcomer RAJWA can capitalise on a great-looking opportunity, ahead of the newly blinkered Target Man.

18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (4/1 -45%) Party Bear	4 4/1(-45%)	(2) Party Bear 4/1, Not without promise in a trio of 2-y-o maiden/novice events and much improved after 6 months off when second on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f) 39 days ago, keeping on. In good hands and feasible to think she can do better still now stepped up in trip. Went close on handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month; big player again now upped to 7f.
8	8 (8) (12/1 +25%) Dovey Moon	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Dovey Moon 12/1, Well beaten first 2 starts but pair of efforts in December not devoid of encouragement, catching the eye over C&D prior to looking unsuited by the drop in trip when ninth of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 67 days ago. Could do better now handicapping. Unexposed but he needs a transformation back up in trip on handicap debut.
6	6 (6) (25/1 -56%) Berning Hot	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Berning Hot 25/1, Raven's Pass filly who fared better than of late when third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 33/1) 16 days ago, albeit not going about things in particularly likeable fashion. Placed at Wolverhampton latest but was beaten 3l and needs to find more back on Polytrack.
1	7 1st (7) (7/2 +30%) Penelope Valentine	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(7) Penelope Valentine 7/2, Consistent following the switch to AW/handicaps, matching previous best when third of 7 in handicap (5/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) 29 days ago. Not for the first time, didn't entirely convince under pressure, but possibilities nevertheless. Form figures of 223 in handicaps and all those runs have been at 7f on AW; solid contender.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/1 +22%) Dr Ali	7 7/1(+22%)	(3) Dr Ali 7/1, Didn't kick on from a promising start for Ger Lyons but off 5 months/sold cheaply, got back on track when fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, 12/1) 30 days ago, staying on final 1f. Entitled to come on for that run now back up at 7f. Shaped with promise on stable debut here last month and could get involved back up in trip.
3	9 3rd (9) (20/1 -82%) Helaali	20 20/1(-82%)	(9) Helaali 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was well backed but found himself on the backfoot following a slow start when sixth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 18 days ago, pushed along 2f out and never on terms. Eased 2 lb subsequently and he's not one to write off. Well held in his four runs but he is a possible improver on this step up to 7f.
4	1 4th (1) (5/1 +38%) Cristalino	5 5/1(+38%)	(1) Cristalino 5/1, Lightly-raced filly who ran respectably when fourth of 8 in nursery at Lingfield (6f, AW) 50 days ago, weakening final 1f. Rider takes off a valuable 7 lb here and she's not discounted. Has not really progressed in six runs and needs improvement back up in trip.
5th	4 5th (4) (18/5 -8%) Cosmic Force	3.6 18/5(-8%)	(4) Cosmic Force 18/5, Lightly-raced maiden who ran well in a first-time tongue strap when third of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, 6/5) 30 days ago. That effort suggested a return to this longer trip is worth exploring and he's one to consider. 0-6 but he went close here last time and looks interesting back up in trip; blinkers added.
6th	5 6th (5) (4/1 +67%) Mister Knockout	4 4/1(+67%)	(5) Mister Knockout 4/1, Ran up to best when finishing close-up fourth at Bath (1m) in October and not seen to best effect when seventh of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 79 days ago, not clear run over 1f out and never dangerous. Switched yards ahead of this and the market can guide. Some promise in nurseries in the autumn, including over C&D; not ruled out on stable debut.

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COSMIC FORCE caught the eye when staying on into third after conceding first run to the leading pair over 6f here last month and, stepping back up in trip off 1lb higher, this son of Mehmas gets the vote to score now blinkers are added to a tongue-tie for the first time. Penelope Valentine wasn't beaten far when third over this trip at Newcastle recently and a prominent showing off an unchanged mark would come as no surprise, while the unexposed Helaali completes the shortlist.

PARTY BEAR was much improved on the back of 6 months off/switched to handicaps when runner-up at Wolverhampton 39 days ago, and it's feasible to think she can do better again for her leading yard now stepped up in trip. Cosmic Force looks a big threat following his good third over 6f here last month. Penelope Valentine and Dr Ali rate next best.

Preference is for PARTY BEAR, who had a near miss on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton and is open to more progress at this new trip.

18:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (6/1 +40%) Emerald Downs	6 6/1(+40%)	(1) Emerald Downs 6/1, 25,000 gns yearling, Masar gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Balladeer and 2-y-o 7f winner Turn Back Time. Wears tongue strap. Market can guide. 25,000gns yearling; half-brother to three winners; tongue tied for debut; betting to guide.
2	3 2nd (3) (12/1 -100%) Fulford Cross	12 12/1(-100%)	(3) Fulford Cross 12/1, Lightning Spear gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Hackness Harry. Dam once-raced sister to useful winner up to 6f Primrose Valley. Considered. Half-brother to a 6f AW 2yo winner; yard's newcomers usually better for a run.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/1 +30%) Wise Stars	7 7/1(+30%)	(7) Wise Stars 7/1, 25,000 gns yearling, Showcasing filly. Closely related to winner up to 7f Gravity Force and half-sister to winner up to 1m Windseeker and 1m winner Astronomica. Dam lightly raced. Noteworthy newcomer. 25,000gns yearling; fifth foal and three of her siblings are winners; worth a market check.
4	8 4th (8) (11/2 +27%) Champagne Belle	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(8) Champagne Belle 11/2, Twice-raced filly, better effort when fourth of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) 47 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Sir Mark Todd and not ruled out. Latest Lingfield 4th was encouraging; changed yard since; best form of those to have run.
5th	2 5th (2) (80/1 -300%) Benny The Bouncer	80 80/1(-300%)	(2) Benny The Bouncer 80/1, 16,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 1m Marilyn and 11f-13.7f winner Rumi. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Northern Fling. Possibilities. 16,000gns yearling; half-brother to two winners; likely one for more time and distance.
6th	4 6th (4) (1/2 +67%) Papa Oscar	0.5 1/2(+67%)	(4) Papa Oscar 1/2, Expert Eye gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart pair around 1m Juliet Foxtrot and Tsar, and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Juliet Sierra. Wears hood. Lots to like on paper. Interesting. Half-brother to seven winners, four of whom achieved an RPR of 98+; betting can guide.
7th	6 7th (6) (125/1 -400%) Metamora	125 125/1(-400%)	(6) Metamora 125/1, 25/1, last of 7 in novice at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut 20 days ago. Lots more is needed. Never going the pace over 6f on last month's Chelmsford debut; not easily recommended.
8th	9 8th (9) (250/1 -25%) Miraflores	250 250/1(-25%)	(9) Miraflores 250/1, 200/1, last of 9 in maiden at this course (8f) on debut 21 days ago, very slowly away. No short-term encouragement when tailed-off at 200-1 here (1m) three weeks ago.

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Those with experience don't appear to set a lofty standard so it may pay to side with a newcomer, namely PAPA OSCAR. Harry Charlton's inmate is a half-brother to some useful types and it would be no surprise if the son of Expert Eye were able to play a hand in a race like this first time up. Lunanova made a pleasing start when third over this trip at Lingfield on her debut in December and, with the promise of more to come, she merits consideration. Emerald Downs and Wise Stars are a couple of others to consider before market clues are known.

Not much form to go on and this could go the way of Harry Charlton's newcomer PAPA OSCAR who hails from a family chock full of winners and could prove another useful sort. Lunanova shaped well on her debut when third at Lingfield and rates the pick of those with experience ahead of Champagne Belle and Wise Stars.

The betting can guide with regard to the newcomers but, as things stand, LUNANOVA is tipped to improve past Champagne Belle.

19:00 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (15/8 +63%) Aviano	1.875 15/8(+63%)	(2) Aviano 15/8, 13,000 gns yearling, Ulysses colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 1¼m Iconic Choice and 1½m winner Northern Choice and half-brother to 9f winner Glittering Choice. Wears tongue strap. Noteworthy newcomer. Closely related to useful winner (6f-1m2f); tongue-tie on and market should guide on debut.
1	4 1st (4) (13/2 +35%) Tuco Salamanca	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(4) Tuco Salamanca 13/2, Very much caught the eye when seventh of 13 in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, heavy) in October, considerately handled. Sure to progress and is well worth monitoring in the betting. Well held in three runs in the autumn and minor handicaps will be more suitable.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/8 +63%) Critical Aclaim	1.875 15/8(+63%)	(1) Critical Aclaim 15/8, 20,000 gns yearling, Aclaim gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 6f winner Favourite Child and 2-y-o 7.6f winner Knightshayes. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). Considered debutant. Half-brother to a useful winner and he needs checking in market on debut.
3	6 3rd (6) (14/1 -180%) Magna Grecia Star	14 14/1(-180%)	(6) Magna Grecia Star 14/1, €42,000 yearling, Magna Grecia filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 1m winner River Thames and 1m winner Star Jasmine. Noteworthy newcomer. 42,000euros yearling; plenty to like on paper and she's an interesting newcomer.
4	5 4th (5) (10/1 -186%) Enchanted Way	10 10/1(-186%)	(5) Enchanted Way 10/1, Lightly-raced filly. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fair third of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW) 12 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Leading form claims. Front-running third at Lingfield (7f) latest and she sets the standard here; respected.
5th	3 5th (3) (12/1 -9%) Dios De La Guerra	12 12/1(-9%)	(3) Dios De La Guerra 12/1, Ninth of 10 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW, 17/2) on debut 90 days ago. Lots more is required. Only ninth of ten on Lingfield debut in November and needs to leave that form well behind.
6th	7 6th (7) (40/1 -82%) Territot	40 40/1(-82%)	(7) Territot 40/1, €3,500 foal, 20,000 gns yearling, 4,000 gns 2-y-o, Territories filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1¼m winner Coverdale and 1m-1¼m winner Laurentia. Betting can prove a useful indicator. Yard 3-10 in maidens last year and she needs checking in market on debut.
7th	8 7th (8) (66/1 -500%) Amber Honey	66 66/1(-500%)	(8) Amber Honey 66/1, 8/1, shaped well under a patient ride when fifth of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW) on debut 12 days ago. Open to progress. Never involved on recent Lingfield debut (7f) and she needs a major step forward.
8th	10 8th (10) (9/1 -38%) Queen Sansa	9 9/1(-38%)	(10) Queen Sansa 9/1, 6/4, very slowly away when seventh of 14 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) on her debut 97 days ago. Open to improvement. Ran green when favourite on Chelmsford debut; likely improver back from a break.
9th	9 9th (9) (200/1 -506%) Napa Lady	200 200/1(-506%)	(9) Napa Lady 200/1, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f Ibn Aldar. Others appeal more on this occasion. Has tough draw on debut and yard was 0-15 in maidens last year.

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Enchanted Way wasn't disgraced when finishing third over this trip at Lingfield last time out and, sporting blinkers for the first time, another bold bid looks likely. That said, MAGNA GRECIA STAR is preferred. There is plenty to like about the 42,000-euro daughter of Magna Grecia on paper and, making her debut for the in-form James Tate team, she looks the one to be with. Critical Aclaim is another newcomer with an interesting profile.

The betting should reveal plenty here but Archie Watson's fair maiden ENCHANTED WAY holds the clear edge on form so gets the vote with blinkers also added for the first time. Marco Botti's debutant Aviano has the potential to make his mark, especially if the market vibes are positive, while the unexposed duo Amber Honey and Queen Sansa also need factoring in.

It might be worth siding with MAGNA GRECIA STAR, who looks the part on paper and represents a yard with a record of 6-15 this year.

19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/4 +31%) Shallow	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(2) Shallow 11/4, Made it 3 wins from only 6 starts when holding on gamely over C&D last month. A 2 lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing. Won three of her six starts, including C&D; more required taking on males off her new mark.
2	3 2nd (3) (12/1 -33%) Supreme King	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Supreme King 12/1, Latest win at Lingfield in December. Below par when sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 37 days ago. Bounce back needed. Impressed at Lingfield in December; less good twice since; capable if things pan out right.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 -14%) Mesaafi	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Mesaafi 4/1, Blinkered for first time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 25 days ago. Claims if the headgear works as well a second time. Improved effort tried in blinkers at Newcastle last month; big player despite a 6lb rise.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 +29%) G'daay	10 10/1(+29%)	(8) G'daay 10/1, Bit below form 5¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Grenham Bay over C&D 14 days ago, merely closing up late. Others more persuasive. On a dangerous mark but hasn't looked in the form required to capitalise.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/2 +36%) Hiatus	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(6) Hiatus 9/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Creditable 2¼ lengths third of 10 to Grenham Bay over C&D 14 days ago. Enters calculations. Placed in 2 of his 4 runs since an impressive Chelmsford win in December; each-way shout.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/2 +0%) Grenham Bay	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(5) Grenham Bay 5/2, Second C&D win of the winter (and fourth in total) when making all 14 days ago. A 5 lb rise demands more but he's well drawn to attack again. Four of his five wins have come over C&D; 5lb rise for last time could just find him out.
7th	4 7th (4) (28/1 -40%) Invincible Speed	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Invincible Speed 28/1, First run since leaving James Tate when last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, 16/1) 37 days ago. Can only be watched after that. Low-key stable debut at Wolverhampton last month; something to prove after that.
8th	7 8th (7) (10/1 +17%) G'day Mate	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) G'day Mate 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Blinkered first time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f) 17 days ago. Has work to do. Should be well treated but he hasn't found his best form so far this winter.

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MESAAFI relished a return to 6f when running out a ready winner at Newcastle 25 days ago and there could be more to come. That was only the four-year-old's second outing under the tutelage of Simon Pearce and a 6lb higher mark looks surmountable. The biggest threat may emerge from Shallow, who is only 2lb higher than last month's C&D victory. Fellow last-time-out scorer Grenham Bay can also make his presence felt.

If the blinkers work as well a second time MESAAFI may be able to land a second win in quick succession. Shallow showed a good attitude to hold on over C&D last time and is feared most ahead of fellow last-time-out scorer Grenham Bay.

The addition of blinkers saw MESAAFI run out an emphatic winner at Newcastle last month and he can defy his 6lb rise.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (22/1 -100%) Zoffandia	22 22/1(-100%)	(9) Zoffandia 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving William Haggas when fourth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (25/1) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut for new yard and he's one to keep an eye on in the betting. Showed promise in his qualifying runs and needs a close look on handicap debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 +36%) Sterling Knight	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(2) Sterling Knight 9/2, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 32 days ago, left with too much to do. Place possibilities. Won at Chelmsford in December and wasn't beaten far at Lingfield latest; dangerous.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/4 +25%) Cracking Gold	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(4) Cracking Gold 9/4, Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 2/1) 12 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Dual Polytrack winner and was back from a break with good second at Southwell; respected.
4	1 4th (1) (15/8 +17%) Local Hero	1.875 15/8(+17%)	(1) Local Hero 15/8, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (4/1) at this C&D 63 days ago, readily. 4 lb rise fair enough and he's high on the shortlist. Improver who made it 3-3 at Kempton when scoring over C&D in December; leading contender.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/2 +25%) Brasil Power	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(6) Brasil Power 9/2, Course winner. 13/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (7f) 7 days ago. Needs considering off the same mark. Close third over 7f here last week and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.
6th	3 6th (3) (25/1 -108%) Silent Age	25 25/1(-108%)	(3) Silent Age 25/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. 11/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good). Off 9 months ahead of this first run for yard after leaving Charlie Appleby. Others preferred. Unexposed 4yo but he left Godolphin for 8,000gns; bit to prove on comeback for new yard.
7th	5 7th (5) (28/1 -75%) Silent Move	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) Silent Move 28/1, Two wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win at Musselburgh in November. Last of 16 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 33/1) 39 days ago, badly hampered. Opposable. 3-7 on turf but he's struggled switched to AW in last two starts; questions to answer.
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 -50%) Rhythm N Rock	33 33/1(-50%)	(8) Rhythm N Rock 33/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, last of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 32 days ago, slowly away. Hard to warm to. 7yo who has lost his way and is now 0-15 in handicaps; opposable.
9th	7 9th (7) (100/1 -257%) Road To Wembley	100 100/1(-257%)	(7) Road To Wembley 100/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in August. 28/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 22 days ago. Hood back on and he needs to bounce back. Won over 2m last August but he's struggled at shorter trips since; passed over.

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We may not have seen the best from lightly-raced stable debutant Silent Age and market support for Ian Williams' charge must be respected. Regardless, LOCAL HERO impressed with how he quickened clear of the field over track and trip 63 days ago and a 4lb rise for that success looks on the lenient side. Cracking Gold and Brasil Power both arrive on the back of creditable efforts in defeat and complete the shortlist.

It's unlikely that a 4 lb rise will be enough to prevent LOCAL HERO from following up on his ready C&D success in December and, in the process, maintain his 100% record at this course. Cracking Gold got back on track on his first run since being gelded when finding just one too strong in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell recently. He is just about feared most ahead of Brasil Power.

Top of the list is the progressive 4yo LOCAL HERO (nap), who made it 3-3 at this track with his comfortable win over C&D in December.

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (18/5 +45%) Ray Gun	3.6 18/5(+45%)	(4) Ray Gun 18/5, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 28/1) 39 days ago (gelded since), not knocked about. Significantly up in trip and tongue refitted now pitched into a handicap. Improvement likely. Returning tongue-tie and gelding operation may inspire better; 1m4f asks a new question..
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 -8%) Hi Ya Mal	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(3) Hi Ya Mal 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, last of 7 in novice at Chelmsford City (10f). Off 104 days and needs to raise his game now handicapping. Mark looks about right on peak form to date; out of a 1m4f-plus winner; appealing..
3	5 3rd (5) (7/4 +47%) Bruce Banner	1.75 7/4(+47%)	(5) Bruce Banner 7/4, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (9/1) 35 days ago, always holding on. First run for yard after leaving Gary Brown. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Merits respect. C&D 0-60 winner latest; more needed, but escaped with just a 1lb rise; cheekpieces added..
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 -33%) Captain Brett	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Captain Brett 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in novice (150/1) at Chelmsford City (7f). Off 144 days and significantly up in trip for this handicap debut. In rear on every start last term (7f-1m); may improve for longer trip; mark is no gift..
5th	2 5th (2) (5/1 +17%) Bouboule	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Bouboule 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, third of 8 in novice at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip for this handicap debut and he's open to improvement. Ungenerous mark judged on 7f-1m efforts to date, but should fare better upped in trip..
6th	1 6th (1) (16/1 -167%) Antelope	16 16/1(-167%)	(1) Antelope 16/1, 9/4, last of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 51 days ago. Significantly up in trip for this polytrack debut and first-time cheekpieces are enlisted. On retrieval mission; switch to Polytrack and application of cheekpieces both worth a try..
7th	6 7th (6) (5/1 -50%) Sydney Whistler	5 5/1(-50%)	(6) Sydney Whistler 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Second of 4 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 85/40) 16 days ago, no match for winner. Likely to make a bold bid to go one better, provided he takes to this surface. Better for the step up to 1m4f on recent handicap debut; stronger gallop ought to help..

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A marked step up in distance proved just the trick for last month's C&D winner BRUCE BANNER and he may prove too strong for his rivals once more. A switch to Ollie Sangster's yard shouldn't hamper his follow-up bid and a 1lb nudge up in the ratings looks more than workable. Sydney Whistler was far more competitive on his second-placed handicap bow at Wolverhampton earlier this month and he's feared most, ahead of Hi Ya Mal.

With improvement anticipated now upped in trip for this handicap debut, RAY GUN could be the answer. He may have most to fear from Sydney Whistler, who was well backed ahead of finishing second on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton and will be a threat if able to build on that. Bruce Banner was successful over C&D last time and he also has claims, along with top-weight Antelope and handicap debutant Bouboule.

1m4f is likely to prove the making of a few of these, notably HI YA MAL, Bouboule and Antelope. They're taken in that order.

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