13:50 Naas Maiden Hurdle 16f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

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Ballinrobe bumper winner KALIX DELABARRIERE was too keen and made a bad mistake when starting off over hurdles in a 2m4f Leopardstown maiden. The Galiway gelding couldn't find any extra in the closing stages when runner-up to a subsequent winner on testing ground here last month and now takes a further drop in trip with a hood and tongue-tie applied for the first time. Walk On The Beach won a bumper on yielding ground in August after which connections reported that he had been jumping well at home. He is an interesting hurdling debutant but may not want the ground as testing as this. Hello Jack has been well held in both hurdle outings but has place claims again.

Willie Mullins' KALIX DELABARRIERE looked a hurdles winner in waiting when an excellent runner-up here last time so gets the vote ahead of his stablemate Road To Home who remains with potential despite running out late here last time out. Joseph O'Brien introduces an interesting sort in Walk On The Beach and this fairly useful bumper scorer needs considering for minor honours along with the unexposed Gordon Elliott-trained duo Hello Jack and Son of Anarchy.

Down in trip and with a double helping of headgear, KALIX DELABARRIERE should deliver now on his third start over hurdles.

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14:00 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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Even though he tended to jump to the right, GLYNN BRAE had plenty in hand when winning a similar race over this C&D last month and, having previously won over timber at Stratford last October, the progressive five-year-old appears well equipped to cope with a double penalty. Fellow hurdle winners Champagne Chic and Lord Maher are the most obvious dangers, with the former feared most after a heavy-ground success at Wincanton.

GLYNN BRAE posted a fairly useful effort when easily going in over C&D last time so is fancied to successfully concede weight all round here and garner a third hurdles victory from five runs. Gary and Josh Moore's French recruit Le Galli Bier has the form to play a big part though and rates a big threat while the progressive Champagne Chic also warrants plenty of respect on the back of his stylish Wincanton success.

An interesting race despite the smal field. GLYNN BRAE is looking above average and taken to defy the double penalty.

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14:10 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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SEAHOUSES sprung a 33/1 surprise when making all of the running to score by over two lengths in this class at Market Rasen earlier in the month and he is only 4lb higher today. The five-year-old might only need a repeat of that effort in order to record the double. Sullivan Bay occupied the runner-up berth when last seen in this sphere at Plumpton in December and could get involved off a 3lb higher rating. Of the remainder, Lelant makes most appeal.

SULLIVAN BAY has been in great heart since joining current connections, underlined by a narrow defeat when last seen over hurdles, having looked the winner for a long way. He's still feasibly treated and could take advantage of his lowly handicap mark at the expense of Seahouses who is the only one of these to have won a hurdles race, while it will be interesting to see if any support comes for Lelant, whose mark has plummeted. Nollyador is respected now, having missed Exeter on Friday.

The suggestion is NOLLYADOR, who is very lightly raced for his age and returned from a long absence with a pleasing run in December.

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14:20 Naas Conditions Hurdle 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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KOOL ONE has been placed behind Willie Mullins-trained winners in both starts over hurdles, including over C&D, and makes a quick reappearance after finishing second at Gowran Park last weekend behind a rival who was rated much superior to him on the Flat. Conor Maxwell's prominent racer relishes testing ground and his amateur rider is again likely to make plenty of use of him. Shoda had useful Flat form over 1m4f and made a promising jumping debut when a place behind Bacchanalian at Limerick over Christmas. She may be able to improve past her former stablemate, who had the run of the race when winning here last month but is, nonetheless, a progressive and experienced juvenile.

GOOD TO BE ALIVE ran out a comprehensive winner on his Fairyhouse debut and might be able to improve past Declan Queally's Bacchanalain, who has concede weight all round.

A 4lb penalty may not be enough to prevent BACCHANALIAN from upholding Limerick form with Shoda who rates a serious threat.

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14:30 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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The chase course can be tricky to negotiate here and with that in mind, LEADING SWOOP's familiarity with the layout can be a big asset if the first-time blinkers sharpen up his attack. Likely to be front rank, the Robert Walford-trained gelding could be well positioned to dominate. Having been cut some slack by the handicapper, Celtic Ned has scope to progress in this discipline and is noted along with Valirann Gold and Elpologreg.

A weak event but at least CELTIC NED has some potential in this sphere. Leading Swoop and Wellwillya are both capable of going close off their current mark so are others to consider.

There have been promising signs from WELLWILLYA in this first chase campaign and he had an impossible mission at Exeter last time.

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14:40 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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The one to be on is GRIS MAJEUR. The son of Gris De Gris was beaten a neck into second at Ffos Las last time and boasts two previous course victories (over hurdles) to further aid his cause. Intimate isn't ruled out as he's also a previous winner at this track, while Jaipaletemps is another expected to go well in a first-time tongue-tie.

GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY was back to his very best when an easy all-the-way winner at Wincanton last week and can defy an 8 lb rise. Gris Majeur went close at Ffos Las last time so looks the obvious threat.

Preference is for GRIS MAJEUR, who got his act together over fences and ran a big race in defeat at Ffos Las this month.

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14:50 Naas Maiden Hurdle 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Heavy ground is a concern for FLEUR IN THE PARK but he looks the one to beat. 2m7f may have stretched his stamina at Limerick last time and the six-year-old should be suited by a return to the distance, over which he was narrowly beaten in a Grade 2 at Navan. He might be flattered by that bare formline having been given a fine tactical ride but, nonetheless, looks to have a few pounds to spare if handling conditions, which he did to reasonable effect in bumpers. Course winner Joystick, who was outclassed in a Grade 1 last time, will relish conditions and may leave that run behind, while Jacob's Ladder may improve further after landing a maiden over this trip.

FLEUR IN THE PARK brings some useful form to the table and can see off last month's Navan maiden winner Jacob's Ladder in this Grade 3 contest.

With an official rating of 137 based on form in Graded races, FLEUR IN THE PARK looks clearly superior to his four rivals

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15:00 Fontwell Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Still a lively outsider in the ante-post markets for the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham, a race of this nature should be well within the grasp of NEMEAN LION, who is a strong fancy to complete a hat-trick. That is not to underestimate the challenges presented by old rivals Salver and Blueking D'oroux, who are both very capable of capitalising if Kerry Lee's gelding doesn't fire on all cylinders.

The likeable SALVER is taken to gain a deserved first victory of the season and turn the tables on his recent Windsor conqueror Nemean Lion on these more advantageous terms. Kerry Lee's hat-trick seeker still rates a big danger though, while the consistent Blueking d'Oroux also has the form to go close in an intriguing National Spirit.

Salver is 3lb better off, but half-length Windsor winner NEMEAN LION could have more left in the tank and is preferred.

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15:10 Hereford Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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LAUGHING JOHN finished just under four lengths behind Star Of Guiting (second) when third on his hurdling debut at Newbury last month and he could improve past that more exposed rival. Le Soleil Reve failed to justify favouritism on his first start at Exeter in December (a race won by Star Of Guiting) but he might be worth another chance, while any market confidence behind newcomer Mad Maxios would be interesting.

STAR OF GUITING is taken to confirm last month's Newbury superiority over Laughing John, although this is a contest where nothing can be safely ruled out as Mad Maxios is a newcomer from a powerful stable, while the fact Le Soleil Reve and Pink Breeze went off short prices on debut suggests that they are thought capable of better than they showed.

Star Of Guiting has the best form but LAUGHING JOHN and Le Soleil Reve may both have the potential to improve past him.

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15:20 Naas Handicap Hurdle 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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A decisive winner on handicap debut at Limerick, BALKO D'ANGE made a few mistakes before being outstayed by an in-form rival over 2m3f at Punchestown last time. Philip Fenton's five-year-old, who handles heavy ground, should be suited by dropping back in trip and is open to further improvement. Despite making mistakes at the last two hurdles, Duke Of Leggagh knuckled down well to win over C&D earlier this month. The front pair drew clear of the remainder, including fifth-placed Miss Gherkin, on that occasion and better jumping can see the winner contend again. Kimy was not unfancied when second in a valuable mares' handicap at Leopardstown but her stablemate, San Aer, is more likely to handle underfoot conditions.

Plenty with chances but recent course scorer DUKE OF LEGGAGH rates just the pick of these weights so edges the vote from good Leopardstown runner-up Kimy. Balko d'Ange and Miss Gherkin both need factoring in too with Captains Nephew completing the shortlist.

Preference is for last time out C&D winner DUKE OF LEGGAGH. His 7lb rise is negated by his jockey's claim and he relishes heavy ground

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15:30 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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KALIF D'AIRY bumped into an in-form rival when finishing runner-up in a deeper race over 2m4f at Sandown earlier this month and, upped 4lb sporting cheekpieces for the first time, he could go one place better. Batwomen shaped with promise when third at Ludlow last time out and a bold bid off 1lb higher looks likely. This drop in trip should help Kruger Park and he completes the shortlist.

Although KALIF D'AIRY has gone up 11 lb in his last 3 starts he was 21 lengths clear of the third when going down only to a progressive one at Sandown 3 weeks ago and could still be on a good mark. Batwomen and Kruger Park look the main dangers.

Today's trip could be ideal for KRUGER PARK (nap), who has been outstayed over about 3m the last twice.

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15:40 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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LAGONDA returned to winning ways over 3m at Bangor a couple of weeks ago and a 5lb rise may not be enough to stop the 10-year-old from following up. That said, Almazhar Garde has been knocking hard on the door of late and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Champagnesuperover has the ability to go well if putting in a clear round of jumping.

CAP DU NORD is difficult to assess at present but he tends to come good at this time of year (6 wins in February/March) and has been given a big chance by the handicapper, so he could be worth risking here with his stable back among the winners. Champagnesuperover let down his supporters at Catterick but he's threatening to come good, while Lagonda arrives on the back of a career-best win at Bangor.

The suggestion is LAGONDA (nap), who ran very well in a competitive C&D mares' race in December and returns here after a recent win.

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15:50 Naas Handicap Hurdle 23f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

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With the Gavin Cromwell yard continuing to fire in the winners, WILL THE WISE could prove the horse to beat on his handicap debut. Unbeaten in a point-to-point and bumper, the six-year-old has run with credit on three of his four starts over hurdles. Runner-up on his jumping debut at Punchestown in November, he was considered good enough to contest a Grade 2 hurdle at Navan on his next start. Although finding that a bridge too far at that stage of his career, he has looked much more like the finished article in two subsequent starts. Stablemate Bridie's Beau remains of interest despite a further hike in the weights, while Cato's Revenge is another worthy of consideration for trainer Philip Rothwell.

BRIDIE'S BEAU is thriving at present and in a race without an abundance of pace, he won't be inconvenienced if this becomes a relative test of speed. He can land the hat-trick ahead of main danger and handicap debutant Will The Wise who is interesting stepping up in trip, while Heliko Conti could yet have more to offer as a staying hurdler.

A chance is taken on JERIKO DE BAUNE. He'll like the ground and if he repeats his staying on sixth at Navan he should be thereabouts

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16:00 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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LIGHTONTHEWING pulled clear with the eventual runner-up when gamely scoring over an extended 2m7f at Chepstow on his return to hurdles duty earlier this month, and the suspicion is that a 5lb rise may not be enough to anchor him. Bobalot shaped with promise when second over an extended 2m3f at Chepstow recently and he looks the main danger, ahead of Ami Bondhu.

AMI BONDHU has shown enough in a brace of handicap starts to suggest he is capable of winning a modest race such as this. Lightonthewing is the only runner to have won a race this season, and he has claims of making it back-to-back victories, while Bobalot has a chance if in the same form as when finishing second on his reappearance/stable debut 2 weeks ago.

Course chase winner LIGHTONTHEWING exploited a lower hurdle mark at Chepstow a fortnight ago and remains well treated in this sphere.

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16:10 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Picture Of You has to be noted on her debut for new connections as she was second on her final two starts in Ireland. However, a chance can be taken on YOUHADMEATHELLO, who won between the flags in November 2023 and was bought for 90,000 pounds subsequently. The break is a slight concern but she could prove to be a class above. The rest all have questions to answer, but Crying Lightning is the pick of them.

The betting should reveal plenty but Alastair Ralph's new ex-Irish recruit PICTURE OF YOU has some fairly useful form to her name so is taken to make light of an absence and get off the mark. Both Crying Lightning and Youhadmeathello offer potential starting out in this sphere though and could emerge as big threats in that order.

Alastair Ralph's PICTURE OF YOU does not have an entirely convincing profile but her best Irish form makes her the one to beat.

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16:20 Naas NH Flat Race 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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With plenty of chat about both the runner-up and third horse, the bumper SPINNINGAYARN won at Navan is likely to have been well above average. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding showed real battling qualities to get back up close home to edge the verdict on that occasion and the five-year-old can book his Cheltenham ticket here by maintaining his unbeaten record. I'll Sort That benefited from a spin over hurdles before landing a Fairyhouse bumper on his second start. Although more is required now, the gelding is open to improvement. Strong Link will need to step up on previous efforts but has crucial race experience which should stand to him against more unexposed opposition in this contest.

The Gordon Elliott stable is traditionally very strong in this bumper and SPINNINGAYARN is selected to remain unbeaten. Last month's Fairyhouse winner I'll Sort That is the obvious danger.

SPINNINGAYARN is narrowly preferred. He won his point on heavy ground and he showed a good attitude when winning at Navan last month.

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16:30 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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RECORD HIGH only found one too good off this mark over an extended 3m3f at this venue a month ago and Suzy Smith's eight-year-old has to be of interest on the back of that performance. Jukebox D'eddy also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing, albeit over hurdles, and he has to be noted. Any market support for Dear Ralphy on his return would be interesting.

RECORD HIGH is threatening to win over fences and this could be it. Dear Ralphy made an inauspicious start over fences over a year ago but he was in top form over hurdles in the summer and can go well fresh, so may emerge as the biggest threat with connections willing to have another go in this sphere.

All of these carry some doubts but RECORD HIGH has rediscovered some form of late and that's come at this track.

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16:40 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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This looks a good opportunity for JO LESCRIBAA to complete the hat-trick. The Venetia Williams-trained gelding shaped as though this extra yardage would suit when completing the double in good style over an extended 2m7f at Chepstow last month and, with scope for further progress, an 8lb hike for that victory may not be enough to halt him. Chasing newcomer Minniemum sits on a decent mark and returned to form with a good third over hurdles at Warwick last time. She could prove the main threat, ahead of Iron D'ex.

JO LESCRIBAA's form is on an upward curve so Venetia Williams' young chaser is fancied to make light of an 8 lb weight hike and complete his hat-trick here. Henry Daly's chasing newcomer Minniemum arrives in good nick over hurdles and could prove the pick of the rest, although Iron d'Ex, Shillanavogy and Haut Folin all command respect too.

Chasing newcomer MINNIEMUM ran well off this mark in a competitive hurdle last time and is an alternative to Jo Lescribaa.

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16:50 Naas Handicap Chase 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Although having a bit to prove having been pulled up last time, SHANNON ROYALE rates the percentage call. The Gordon Elliott-trained seven-year-old had been in excellent form prior to that lapse, stepping up on two second placed finishes to come home in front at Punchestown in December. Connections have wisely decided to claim off the top-weight here, with the excellent James Smith easing the burden by 5lb. Point-to-point winner No Flies On Him looked a smart prospect earlier in his hurdling career but failed to build on initial promise. He remains of considerable interest over fences, while Fascile Mode is another that needs to step up on previous chasing efforts but is certainly capable of getting into the mix here.

SHANNON ROYALE found his first experience of a large-field handicap chase a shock to the system in the Thyestes at Gowran and is expected to bounce back in this lesser event. Theonewedreamof resumed her progress when scoring at Punchestown and is next best ahead of Nas Na Riogh, who should make more of an impact now handicapping.

Conor Stone-Walsh's claim can compensate for the fact that THEONEWEDREAMOF (nap) is 2lb wrong. She can add to her Punchestown win

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17:00 Fontwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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CINQUENTA confirmed the promise that he displayed on debut when third again in a competitive event at Warwick in December. With further improvement likely, the five-year-old just tops the shortlist. Gaelic Pride is an Irish point-to-point winner who has to be noted on his Rules debut following his 50,000-pound purchase. General Briar and Crossgales King are others to consider in an open event.

The vote goes to Harry Cobden's mount GAELIC PRIDE, with confidence in this point winner's chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Crossgales King and General Briar are other interesting recruits from the Irish point scene, while Cinquenta has shown a fair level of ability when twice third in similar races.

Chris Gordon won the last running of this race in 2023 and point runner-up GENERAL BRIAR is taken to defy an absence on bumper debut.

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17:10 Hereford NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Bohemond Antioch is the only runner with previous experience but he doesn't set the bar very high and this could go to one of the interesting newcomers. Donttellyamumjack falls into that category as a half-brother to six winners and hailing from a respected yard, while it would be no surprise to see Pearl Smoke go well, but narrow preference is for HAY MACLEOD. A half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Hawk Stone, Alan King's gelding cost 60,000 pounds as a three-year-old and connections look to have found a good chance to recoup some of that outlay at the first attempt.

The suggestion is Alan King's HAY MACLEOD before any betting clues are known. Donttellyamumjack is another obvious one for a stable which gets plenty of bumper winners, while a market move for Forthfactor would be interesting given Tom Weston has done well in similar races this season.

Watch the betting but as things stand PEARL SMOKE is preferred over Hay Macleod and Donttellyamumjack.

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17:20 Naas Conditions Chase 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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BLOOD DESTINY should appreciate returning to the minimum trip having been outstayed at Thurles on his reappearance. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding boasts some very smart novice form from last season, including a win at this track. A win here could see him book his Cheltenham ticket, where he would hold live chances in one of the handicaps. The veteran Espanito Bello loves it here but faces a stiff task if he is to record another success at his favourite track. At the same time, the 11-year-old looks the biggest threat to the Mullins contender. Rebel Gold, another in the twilight years of a successful career, might be good enough to take minor honours.

BLOOD DESTINY shaped encouragingly after 9 months off when third in a Grade 2 at Thurles and this looks a good opportunity for him to resume winning ways. Espanito Bello can follow him home.

BLOOD DESTINY is the one to beat. He will be suited by the return to 2m and heavy ground and he has rock solid novice form in the book.

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