1 Wednesday 26th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Wednesday 26th February 2025

There were 30 Races on Wednesday 26th February 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Bangor, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 26th February 2025

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

13:35 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 15f - 0 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments

LTO Selection:

13:45 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 1st (1) (3/1 -9%) Madame Luna	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Madame Luna 3/1, Sea The Moon filly who overcame inexperience to make a winning start to her career at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in November. In good hands and can be expected to improve. Beat two rivals easily at Fakenham in November and the third has run well since.
2 2nd (2) (33/1 +0%) Highbury Hill	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Highbury Hill 33/1, Finished over 6 lengths behind the reopposing Ninna Collina on her Ludlow hurdle debut in December and went backwards from that when last of 7 at Newbury since. Likely vulnerable. Best run was the middle one at Ludlow but even then she was about 6l behind Ninna Collina.
6 3rd (6) (9/2 +10%) Ninna Collina	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(6) Ninna Collina 9/2, Half-sister to numerous winners and showed a fair level of ability in 2 similar races towards the end of 2024, latterly runner-up at Ludlow (2m, soft). First run for 10 weeks. Lost a shoe on debut (behind Madame Luna) and then ran better to be second at Ludlow.
3 4th (3) (13/8 +41%) La Belle Argentee	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(3) La Belle Argentee 13/8, Kapgarde filly out of a hurdle/chase winner in France from a good family. Likely type on paper for a top yard with a very strong Wetherby record. 30,000euros yearling; dam French 2m1f hurdle/2m3f chase winner; interesting.
4 5th (4) (8/1 -167%) Livingonaprayer	8 8/1(-167%)	(4) Livingonaprayer 8/1, Dartmouth filly. Dam, 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Sizing John. Would enter the reckoning on debut if the betting vibes are strong. First foal out of a 2m hurdle winner and needs checking in the market.
7 6th (7) (7/1 -17%) Rose's Dart	7 7/1(-17%)	(7) Rose's Dart 7/1, Runner-up on Doncaster bumper debut (good ground) in November. Not up to a Cheltenham listed bumper on New Year's Day but in at a realistic level on hurdle debut. Well held on soft last time but that was a Listed race; respected on debut effort.
5 \|PU\| (5) (80/1 +20%) Mystical Martika	80 80/1(+20%)	(5) Mystical Martika 80/1, More one for longer term judged on her efforts in a course bumper and Haydock hurdle in December. Both runs on soft, beaten 16l here and then some 57l at Haydock.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

La Belle Argentee was picked up for 30,000 euros as a yearling and Dan Skelton's filly ought to have a future in this sphere. The market should be a useful indicator, but LIVINGONAPRAYER receives a tentative vote. Jamie Snowden has a healthy strike-rate with his hurdlers this season and the daughter of Dartmouth, whose dam won over this trip, looks capable of going close. Madame Luna won on her debut at Fakenham, but will need more under a penalty.

MADAME LUNA should have more to come on the back of her Fakenham debut success in November and can make it 2-2, although market confidence behind Dan Skelton newcomer La Belle Argentee would make her a possible big threat. Rose's Dart showed enough on the first of her 2 outings in bumpers to think she could also make her presence felt in a race like this now hurdling.

The penalty asks a question of her but the well-bred MADAME LUNA was strong in the market when winning without much fuss at Fakenham.

13:55 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Chase (Class 3) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 1st (4) (4/7 +29%) Casa No Mento	0.571429 4/7(+29%)	(4) Casa No Mento 4/7, Developed into a useful hurdler, winning 4 times including listed event at Punchestown in May. In need of experience when fourth of 6 at this C&D (soft) on chasing debut in November, before respectable fourth in Grade 2 hurdle at Ascot last time. Leading contender. Listed-winning hurdler; jumped right over C&D on chase debut; down in grade this time.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 -33%) Cabhfuilfungi	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(1) Cabhfuilfungi 10/3, Fair hurdles winner who has found improvement sent chasing this season, confirming previous promise when landing the odds in a Southwell handicap on New Year's Day. Good second at Chepstow (16f, heavy) last time and he can give his running once more. On the up over fences but has a penalty to carry back in a novice; personal best needed.
2 3rd (2) (12/1 +14%) Ostend	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Ostend 12/1, Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland and wasn't disgraced in an Ascot handicap on debut for current yard a year ago. Mid-field at this course (20.3f) on chase debut in November, but has failed to complete both starts since. It remains early days over fences, though. Completed just one of his three chases; drops in trip with improvement a must.
5 \|PU\| (5) (9/1 +36%) Miss Maverick	9 9/1(+36%)	(5) Miss Maverick 9/1, Recorded hat-trick in maiden/novice hurdles at Uttoxeter in April/May. After 8 months off, shaped well at the same course (19.9f, soft) on handicap bow in January, but jumped left when pulled up on chase debut at Leicester 13 days ago (returned lame). Jumped left (finished lame) when pulled up on chase debut; others look more convincing.
3 \|PU\| (3) (14/1 -56%) Throatlash	14 14/1(-56%)	(3) Throatlash 14/1, Won sole outing in Irish points and showed plenty to work on when runner-up in a Carlisle novice (17f, soft) on hurdling debut in December. Not quite at that level when third at the same course 23 days ago, but he appeals as the type to make a chaser. Point winner; should do well over fences but he'll need improvement for the change of code.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

With a top-rating of 134 (11lb and upwards ahead of these rivals), CASA NO MENTO is very well treated at these weights and she is fancied to strike on her second chase outing. Cabhfuilfungi only just failed to supplement his Southwell romp at Chepstow and he is likely to be in the shake-up once again, while Throatlash is interesting switching to fences after only two hurdle starts.

A four-time winner over hurdles, CASA NO MENTO shaped as if in need of the experience when fourth in a listed mares novice at this course on chasing debut in November, so she is taken to open her chase account with a recent run over hurdles behind her. She can get the better of Cabhfuilfungi, who has been holding his form well over fences this season.

Cabhfuilfungi is solid despite his penalty but CASA NO MENTO is given another chance to reproduce her hurdle form over fences.

14:05 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 15f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 (2) (6/5 +0%) Feet On The Ground	1.2 6/5(+0%)	(2) Feet On The Ground 6/5, All 3 qualifying runs over 2m at Uttoxeter, shaping well when third the last twice. Appeals as a likely improver in handicaps and high on the list. Third on last two outings and more may be possible on this handicap debut.
1 (1) (7/4 +0%) Sweet Caryline	1.75 7/4(+0%)	(1) Sweet Caryline 7/4, Made a winning handicap debut at Fontwell (19f, good) in November. Creditable fourth of 11 here (2½m) in December and ran well again when second to an improver at Kempton (2m, soft) 19 days ago. Considered. Won at Fontwell (2m3f) in November and has run creditably on both starts since.
3 (3) (7/1 +0%) Coco Brave	7 7/1(+0%)	(3) Coco Brave 7/1, Shaped as if needing the run when third in 20.5f Southwell handicap on reappearance but finishing weakly over the same trip at Leicester with a tongue tie added (retained) 8 weeks later. Now back at around 2m. Still early days. Below form on last three starts but this step back down in trip may well help.
6 (6) (10/1 +0%) Prairie Queen	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) Prairie Queen 10/1, Poor form at best in bumpers and over hurdles, looking a hard ride (hung badly right) when fifth of 10 in 19.5f Bangor handicap 19 days ago. A return to a right-handed track may help but it's still hard to be positive. Kept hanging right latest but she does have some ability; goes right-handed this time.
5 (5) (20/1 +0%) Janespriceless	20 20/1(+0%)	(5) Janespriceless 20/1, Failed to complete both starts in points and no promise in 3 hurdles with a tongue tie fitted. Handicap debut. 30l sixth of 11 in Taunton novice (2m1f, soft; 200-1); basement mark for handicap debut.
4 (4) (25/1 +0%) Inion Tiogair	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Inion Tiogair 25/1, Bumper winner but has yet to reach that level over hurdles, including well beaten in all 5 handicap starts. Has plenty to prove. No sign of her initial form, including in five handicaps in the mud.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Sweet Caryline won over 2m3f at Fontwell in November and has not been disgraced on either subsequent start. However, marginal preference is for FEET ON THE GROUND, who has improved with each outing in novice/maiden company and her latest third at Uttoxeter suggests that an opening mark of 99 should be workable. Coco Brave also remains unexposed and is next best.

FEET ON THE GROUND has been shaping up well in her qualifying runs and can make a successful handicap debut for the Fergal O'Brien stable. Sweet Caryline has made a positive start to her handicap career and is an obvious threat.

This small field for her handicap debut may offer the right opportunity for FEET ON THE GROUND, who's improved over 2m on soft ground.

14:15 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 (1) (1/1 +9%) Wade Out	1 1/1(+9%)	(1) Wade Out 1/1, Winner of sole point/bumper start and successful on 2 of his first 3 runs over hurdles. Ran no sort of a race upped to 20.2f in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last time but it was clearly more than just the trip that proved his undoing there. Big player if able to get back on track in these calmer waters. All was going well until failing to fire in a Grade 2 latest; seems held in high regard.
2 (2) (5/4 +0%) Ira Hayes	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(2) Ira Hayes 5/4, Winner of sole point start and off the mark in bumpers at the second attempt at Wexford. Subsequently landed the odds on debut in this sphere at Carlisle (2½m, good to soft), making all. That form is nothing special but he did it easily and there should be more to come from this Irish raider. 3m entry at Cheltenham; impressed in winning a Wexford bumper and Carlisle maiden.
3 (3) (9/1 -64%) Rule Me In	9 9/1(-64%)	(3) Rule Me In 9/1, £32,000 buy after finishing runner-up in an Irish point in December. Went one better starting out under Rules in a 2m Southwell maiden earlier this month and while this is tougher, he is completely unexposed and should relish this stiffer test. Shortlisted. Had to work hard to win a 2m maiden at Southwell and plenty more needed here.
5 (5) (22/1 +12%) Top Guy	22 22/1(+12%)	(5) Top Guy 22/1, Points scorer who posted an encouraging debut fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) on Rules debut last month. It was admittedly a Class 2 event in which he was subsequently well beaten at Exeter but that was a backward step nonetheless and he needs to get back on track. Took four goes to win his point and hasn't shown enough in his two hurdles (2m/2m2f).
4 (4) (400/1 -167%) Bobby J	400 400/1(-167%)	(4) Bobby J 400/1, No show in 2 starts to date and he's pretty much impossible to recommend. Pulled up and tailed off in two 2m4f maidens on soft and good to soft.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Wade Out struggled in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month but Olly Murphy's charge sets the standard dropping in class and looks set to go close. However, preference is for IRA HAYES. The son of Mahler bolted up on his hurdling bow at Carlisle in November and, given that he has been far from dismissed in the ante-post market for the Albert Bartlett, he might be too strong. Rule Me In is noted too.

John McConnell does well with his raiders on these shores and IRA HAYES contributed to the yard's healthy 23% strike-rate in races over hurdles in the UK when running away with a Carlisle maiden in November. He is open to improvement and can make it 2-2 in this sphere. Wade Out completely misfired in Grade 2 company last time but remains of interest in view of his earlier promise, while Rule Me In has to enter calculations, too.

This should concern WADE OUT and Ira Hayes who boast the best form credentials by some margin. The selection is downgraded.

14:25 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 (2) (4/5 +42%) Jackpot Cash	0.8 4/5(+42%)	(2) Jackpot Cash 4/5, Showed promise in maiden/novice hurdles for Evan Williams, and also in 3 runs over fences towards the end of last year. Improved when landing a handicap hurdle on debut for this yard at Southwell (20.4f, soft) recently and he's of strong interest back in this sphere off a 5 lb lower mark. Winning return to hurdles recently; respected back over fences if he has turned a corner.
6 (6) (9/2 -125%) Night Jet	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(6) Night Jet 9/2, Failed to hit the target from 14 starts over hurdles but only needed the one attempt to deliver the goods over fences, making a winning debut in this sphere at Leicester (2m, heavy) recently. 6 lb rise tolerable and he is open to improvement. Made a successful chase debut last time; 6lb higher but may still have more to offer.
5 (5) (6/1 +40%) Grasshopper Time	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Grasshopper Time 6/1, Fair maiden hurdler who failed to take a step forward when fourth of 7 on his first run following a wind op at Plumpton (2m, soft) last month. Will need to improve for the switch to fences if he's to emerge on top here. 0-13 in bumpers/hurdles, but is a half-brother to three winners over fences; could figure.
8 (8) (7/1 +42%) Eric Carmen	7 7/1(+42%)	(8) Eric Carmen 7/1, Unreliable individual who has finished in the money all 3 starts since undergoing a wind op but he doesn't tend to find much when push comes to shove, hence his 1-30 overall record under Rules. 1-30 under rules, but a fair third over fences last time; 3lb wrong but each-way claims.
1 (1) (14/1 +44%) Jaitroplaclasse	14 14/1(+44%)	(1) Jaitroplaclasse 14/1, Finished third on the first of his 2 starts in bumpers but lightly-raced and never really threatened over hurdles for Nicky Henderson. Acquired by new connections for £7,000 last year and offered little in a first-time tongue strap (retained) on chase debut at Chepstow in October. Well held on stable chase debut in October; drop in trip needs to make a big difference.
7 (7) (20/1 +39%) Staar	20 20/1(+39%)	(7) Staar 20/1, Just one effort of note under Rules, namely when going close in a Wincanton handicap hurdle in December 2022. No show both completed starts in this sphere and he's readily passed over. Well held on his return from another absence in December; 3lb out of the weights.
3 (3) (33/1 -65%) Royal Deeside	33 33/1(-65%)	(3) Royal Deeside 33/1, Stepped up on his very low-key chase debut display when third off 11 at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) last month. However, his record over jumps stands at 0-10 and he ran no sort of a race on debut for this yard on the Flat recently. 0-19 under rules; third on latest start over fences but still has enough to prove.
10 (10) (66/1 +34%) Mo Zola	66 66/1(+34%)	(10) Mo Zola 66/1, Won on sole start in point bumpers but yet to show any ability under Rules and she's hard to warm to. Poor in nine starts over hurdles; 7lb out of the weights on chase debut; hard to recommend.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

Jackpot Cash won over hurdles on his stable debut for James Owen at Southwell recently and must enter calculations switching to fences off a 5lb lower mark, but he has yet to really sparkle in this sphere. Oppositely, NIGHT JET struck on his chasing debut at Leicester last time so he looks the more solid option, lining up off a 6lb higher rating. Grasshopper Time might fare best of the remainder.

JACKPOT CASH was much-improved on debut for his shrewd new yard over hurdles at Southwell nine days ago and, if able to reproduce something akin to that returned to this sphere off a 5 lb lower mark, he will take the world of beating. The clear main danger is Night Jet, who made a successful start in this sphere at Leicester and should have more to offer as a chaser. Grasshopper Time is third choice ahead of Eric Carmen.

The vote goes to NIGHT JET after his successful chase debut at Leicester 13 days ago. He may still have more to offer over fences.

14:35 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 (2) (4/5 +0%) Saladins Son	0.8 4/5(+0%)	(2) Saladins Son 4/5, Successful in a maiden hurdle (25f, soft) on return/stable debut in November and quickly dispelled his chase debut non-completion when running out a good winner of a C&D handicap 11 days ago, making most and just kept up to his work late on. Appeals as a young stayer to keep on side. 6l C&D win (soft; made most) 11 days ago in his second chase; up 5lb but clear potential.
4 (4) (7/2 +13%) Caeruleum	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(4) Caeruleum 7/2, Much improved when opening his account over further here in December and made light of an 8 lb rise when readily following up at Taunton (26.2f) later that month. Latest weight rise seemed enough to anchor him when sixth at Bangor (29.6f) 19 days ago but not ruled out back down in trip. Sharp improvement over about 3m2f was followed by a disappointing show over 3m6f.
1 (1) (4/1 +0%) No Hubs No Hoobs	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) No Hubs No Hoobs 4/1, Ended last season with a hat-trick of staying handicap chase wins (twice over C&D) in the mud. Mark rose considerably as a result and failed to come on for his reappearance when pulled up in the Welsh National in December. This rates more suitable at least. Not totally disgraced on reappearance but found the Welsh National (14-1) much too tough.
3 (3) (7/1 +0%) Enjoy Your Life	7 7/1(+0%)	(3) Enjoy Your Life 7/1, Won a pair of handicap chases around 3m last winter and reappeared from 8 months off with an encouraging second at Chepstow (19.5f) in November. Ran poorly when pulled up at Exeter next time though, and he was well held despite finishing third behind Saladins Son over C&D 11 days ago. Below form on last two outings, 7l adrift of Saladins Son over C&D on latest.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

SALADINS SON appeared to have plenty in hand when winning over C&D 11 days ago and the seven-year-old is hard to oppose off just a 5lb higher mark. Caeruleum failed to fire when a beaten favourite at Bangor last time but is a player based on his two previous victories. No Hubs No Hoobs has struggled in much stronger races so far this season but could bounce back with his sights lowered.

SALADINS SON looked a young stayer to keep on side when opening his chase account in good style over C&D 11 days ago and, in the hope this doesn't come too soon, he's expected to make a bold bid to follow up from a 5 lb higher mark. Caeruleum is narrowly preferred to No Hubs No Hoobs for the forecast.

Having dominated a C&D handicap on soft 11 days ago in just his second chase, SALADINS SON (nap) is surely open to further improvement.

14:45 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
3 (3) (5/4 +55%) Support Act	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(3) Support Act 5/4, Bumper winner who left hurdles debut form well behind when easily landing a Doncaster novice last February. Couple of mistakes proved costly when fourth on chase debut following a wind op at Newbury (23.4f, good to soft) and, likely to build on that encouraging display, he makes plenty of appeal. Back from wind op when when beaten under 8l on his switch to fences at Newbury.
4 (4) (3/1 +10%) Art Of Diplomacy	3 3/1(+10%)	(4) Art Of Diplomacy 3/1, Flat winner who won 3 times over hurdles for Dr Richard Newland, leaving that stable after taking a seller here (19.7f) last March. Placed all 3 starts over fences so far, albeit without really threatening and likely to again find one or two too good. Third in all his three chases (at up to 2m5f) and returning to further should be a plus.
1 (1) (7/2 -40%) Micks Jet	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(1) Micks Jet 7/2, Bumper/hurdles winner who responded very well to first-time cheekpieces when opening chase account here (19.4f, heavy) by a wide margin last month. No problem with the step up to 3m when finding just one too good at Bangor next time and, though up another 4 lb, she is a major player. Course winner; up another 4lb for getting beat last time but he's firmly in the mix.
2 (2) (13/2 +35%) Broomfield Present	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(2) Broomfield Present 13/2, Useful hurdler (2-3 in that sphere) and promising start over fences when third in an Exeter handicap on reappearance last season. Things haven't gone to plan since but latest fourth of 8 in a Lingfield handicap (23.5f, heavy) at least represented a step back in the right direction. Continues to ease in the weights and should come good again sooner or later.
6 (6) (16/1 -357%) De Legislator	16 16/1(-357%)	(6) De Legislator 16/1, Won sole start in Irish points and then his first 2 over hurdles at Hexham and Kelso towards the end of 2022. Attracted support ahead of his comeback run/chase debut at Ayr (3m, soft) but he ran poorly, even allowing for the fact that it was his first outing following almost 2 years off. 2-3 in novice hurdles; dropped out on chase debut but that was after a long absence.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

MICKS JET had no problem with a step up to 3m when filling the runner-up spot at Bangor recently and, while Philip Kirby's charge has scope for further progress, a 4lb rise for that effort is unlikely to be too much of an issue. De Legislator was sent off favourite on his return from a 702-day absence last month and could step forward from that lacklustre display. Art Of Diplomacy is another to consider.

There were plenty of positives to take from SUPPORT ACT's chase debut fourth at Newbury and, with the strong possibility of better come from this 7-y-o over fences, he is taken to deliver the goods. Micks Jet arrives here in good order and she is feared most ahead of Broomfield Present, who has dipped to an attractive mark and there were signs that he's veering back on to the right track at Lingfield recently.

A tight handicap in which all five merit attention. SUPPORT ACT made a positive start over fences at Newbury and he's lightly raced.

14:55 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
3 (3) (5/4 +44%) Ballybegg	1.25 5/4(+44%)	(3) Ballybegg 5/4, Mixed record over hurdles this season and return to chasing failed to revive him when seventh of 9 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, soft) 32 days ago. Eased 4 lb subsequently and he does come here with his yard amongst the winners. Return to fences couldn't revive his fortunes latest; others have less to prove.
4 (4) (2/1 -7%) Big City Roller	2 2/1(-7%)	(4) Big City Roller 2/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in points and perfect start over hurdles (fair form) when landing 10-runner novice at Carlisle in October 2023. Absent since finishing second under a penalty at Chepstow (23.6f) in December of that year and betting can guide now going chasing. Unexposed point winner; returns from a long absence but his yard are going well.
2 (2) (4/1 +0%) Imperial Alex	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Imperial Alex 4/1, Really found the winning habit in the spring, completing the hat-trick with a narrow success in a Class 2 Uttoxeter handicap in May. However, he's returned from a break out of sorts, tailed off 5 out when pulled up at Exeter (24.2f) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on. Of interest on last year's best; quiet this winter but down in class with headgear back on.
5 (5) (17/2 -89%) Findthetime	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(5) Findthetime 17/2, Landed a pair of small-field handicaps last winter for Nicky Richards and got back on track for his current yard when second at Hexham last summer. However. he needs to bounce back in a major way after being pulled up the last twice. Back up in trip. Pulled up the last twice; handicapper easing his burden but others have less to prove.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

Big City Roller has a lengthy absence to overcome but is a fascinating runner on his chasing bow, while Imperial Alex is only 1lb higher than his last winning mark. BALLYBEGG could be the one, though, as Kerry Lee's horses are in good nick and she's booked Sam Twiston-Davies in the plate. Her veteran is now 4lb lower than when bolting up at Ludlow last year.

A thin handicap and it could be worth chancing BALLYBEGG. He goes well in the mud and is 4 lb lower than his last winning chase mark. Big City Roller certainly isn't over-faced for his chase debut back from a long time off and has to be considered.

The return of cheekpieces could help Imperial Alex but long-absent BIG CITY ROLLER is an interesting sort for fences.

15:05 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
3 (3) (5/2 +0%) Gentleman Jacques	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(3) Gentleman Jacques 5/2, Made a low-key start for current connections but back in a better heart equipped with a visor/tongue tie, building on his Exeter second when a facile winner of 15-runner handicap here (19.8f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. In the mix again back up in trip. 12l win from the front here (2m4f, heavy) saw him off the mark at 14th go over hurdles.
9 (9) (10/3 +0%) Almuhit	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(9) Almuhit 10/3, Had wind surgery prior to shedding maiden tag over hurdles in 11-runner novices' handicap at Southwell (20.4f) 9 days ago, keeping on well. Looks a live player with a repeat under a penalty. Has often looked tricky customer but had wind surgery before recent hurdles breakthrough.
7 (7) (9/2 +0%) Klic Boum	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(7) Klic Boum 9/2, Caught the eye in maiden/novice hurdles and similar story in handicaps, noted finishing with running left when third in 10-runner contest at Hereford (19.7f) 2 weeks ago. Further increase in trip looks firmly in his favour here and he's one to be interested in. Best form on last three starts, including on heavy; some improvement is needed, though.
6 (6) (6/1 +0%) The Blueberry One	6 6/1(+0%)	(6) The Blueberry One 6/1, Promise on second of 3 starts in novice company and much improved after 10 months off when second of 11 on handicap debut at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 46 days ago, well suited by the increase in trip. In good hands and he's one to consider now stamina is tested further. Handicap debut when second of 11 at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) last time; type to progress.
4 (4) (13/2 +59%) Cast's Tasha	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(4) Cast's Tasha 13/2, Smooth traveller who returned better than ever when scoring at Ffos Las (21.9f, heavy) in November. Shaped better than distance beaten suggests when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f) 26 days ago and another entitled to respect. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Did well in the mud before a lesser show at Lingfield; cheekpieces go on.
2 (2) (7/1 +13%) Mohawk Chief	7 7/1(+13%)	(2) Mohawk Chief 7/1, Fair 7f winner on Flat for Aidan O'Brien and similar form on 2 of his 3 starts in maiden hurdles for present stable, albeit making hard work of things when third on qualifying run at Fakenham (20f) 38 days ago. Further increase in trip can help now handicapping with cheekpieces reached for. Rallied to make up late ground last twice; first-time cheekpieces on this handicap debut.
8 (8) (14/1 0%) Shan't Wait	14 14/1(0%)	(8) Shan't Wait 14/1, Has hinted at promise all 3 starts at around 2m over hurdles, fourth of 13 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Rates the type to benefit from this step up in trip now handicapping and yard amongst the winners. Best form last time at 150-1; no shock if this longer trip suits on handicap debut.
1 (1) (22/1 +12%) D'jo Dela Barriere	22 22/1(+12%)	(1) D'jo Dela Barriere 22/1, Got off the mark in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) in November. Failed to take to chasing but stepped up on recent run returned to this sphere when fourth in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f) 7 days ago. Not dismissed with a repeat. Yard also saddle Klic Boum. Good, never-nearer 4th of eight at Ludlow (2m5f) last Wednesday; more to prove in the mud.
5 (5) (25/1 +24%) Iris Des Issards	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Iris Des Issards 25/1, Ex-pointer who is yet to taste success under Rules but again made the frame when fourth at Exeter (21.6f) in December. In trouble some way out when well-beaten tenth in handicap at this course (19.8f) 6 weeks ago and he needs to bounce back. Minor honours in three handicaps (2m3f, 2m and extended 2m5f) before a modest show here.

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GENTLEMAN JACQUES made every yard of the running to score in ready fashion over 2m4f here last month and was given an 11lb rise for that success. Emma Lavelle's team are in good form at present and it would be no surprise to see him complete the double, with Cameron Johnstone-Baker taking a valuable 10lb off his back. The Blueberry One was only beaten two lengths into second on his handicap debut at Ffos Las last month and is likely to be thereabouts again, while Klic Boum looks the pick of the remainder.

KLIC BOUM not for the first time caught the eye when third at Hereford (19.7f) 2 weeks ago and he could be worth siding with given he remains the type to do better still upped in trip. This is competitive though, with last-time-out winners Almuhit and Gentleman Jacques heading the dangers. The Blueberry One isn't dismissed lightly either.

Interest almost throughout. Gentleman Jacques and Almuhit impressed last time but THE BLUEBERRY ONE looks promising.

15:18 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
9 (9) (3/1 +54%) Konfusion	3 3/1(+54%)	(9) Konfusion 3/1, Fair maiden hurdler who posted an encouraging third of 7 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (21.1f, good to soft, 13/2) on his debut over fences 148 days ago. Can take a step forward. Placed over hurdles before what looked an unfortunate defeat on his chase debut.
3 (3) (7/2 +56%) Scene One	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(3) Scene One 7/2, Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Doncaster (24f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Can give a good account in his bid for a first win of the season. Finished closer when sixth last time than when runner-up in his two previous races.
8 (8) (9/2 -50%) Heads Or Harps	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(8) Heads Or Harps 9/2, Lightly-raced hurdler for Michael Scudamore. Off nearly 2 years before shaping very well on his chasing debut when fourth of 9 in handicap chase (14/1) at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 41 days ago, finishing well having been badly hampered 2 out. Interesting. Rallying fourth on recent chase debut and that was after a long absence.
1 (1) (13/2 +35%) High Moon	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(1) High Moon 13/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, failed to stay 3m when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Market Rasen 22 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Looks competitive on form back in trip. Has dropped his guard the last twice and now tries more new headgear.
2 (2) (15/2 +0%) Golden De Coeur	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(2) Golden De Coeur 15/2, Arrives in decent nick, third of 7 in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not ruled out. Second on soft at Hereford before a remote third on livelier ground at Southwell.
4 (4) (9/1 -13%) Flash In The Park	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Flash In The Park 9/1, Got off the mark at Uttoxeter in November but running below form when fell last in handicap chase there (20f, heavy) following month on his final run for Dan Skelton. Needs to bounce back for his new yard. Capable for former yards; new connections taken the trouble to book Sean Bowen.
6 (6) (14/1 -133%) Tom Creen	14 14/1(-133%)	(6) Tom Creen 14/1, Resumed winning ways at Sedgefield in December and not disgraced back in trip when third of 5 in handicap there (16.4f, soft) 21 days ago. Needs considering. Returning to further is the right move but has never won away from Sedgefield.
7 (7) (16/1 -14%) Halpha Soleil	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Halpha Soleil 16/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles who comes here in decent form over fences, fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft) 26 days ago. One for the shortlist. Has ran okay over fences in his last three starts without being that threatening.
5 (5) (25/1 -56%) Cornerstone Lad	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Cornerstone Lad 25/1, Course winner but he came in only tenth of 12 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 25 days ago. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022, too. Stuck on a losing run and didn't offer much on this month's return over C&D.

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KONFUSION saw his winning chance slip away when sprawling on landing at the second last on his chasing debut at Sedgefield in October, but he could take a big step forward. He was kindly dropped 2lb for that effort and could be the one to beat. Golden De Coeur finished third at Southwell last time and could get closer off the same mark, while Tom Creen is another to note.

HEADS OR HARPS made a promising start over fences for Lucinda Russell after an absence when a strong-finishing fourth at Newcastle so gets the vote here with improvement very much on the cards. High Moon appeals as the pick of the rest now he reverts to a shorter trip with Scene One and Golden De Coeur looking best equipped in the battle for minor honours.

A few of these have chances. KONFUSION was looking a horse on the upgrade when last seen and hopefully fitness won't be an issue.

15:30 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 (4) (10/11 +9%) I've Madeupmymind	0.909091 10/11(+9%)	(4) I've Madeupmymind 10/11, Showed promise in bumpers and made frame both starts over hurdles, latterly when fourth in 12-runner mares' maiden at Taunton (16.5f) 39 days ago. Will need to jump better than she did then but definite chance if doing so. In the frame in five of her six start starts including over hurdles; yard in red-hot form.
5 (5) (9/2 +63%) Scar Bridge	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(5) Scar Bridge 9/2, Lucky Speed mare who won first start in points and promise when placed on first of 2 starts in mares' maiden hurdles in Ireland last spring. Failed to complete both starts between the Flags this winter and now starts out for new yard. Regressed after making a successful debut in an Irish point; watch market on stable debut.
2 (2) (9/1 -13%) Getaways Gift	9 9/1(-13%)	(2) Getaways Gift 9/1, Getaway filly who left debut form behind when second under a positive ride in bumper at Plumpton (17.7f) in April. Not in same form when fifth in bumper at Fontwell a month later but she could yet get back on track now hurdling with yard amongst the winners. Tongue strap on 1st time. Showed promise in bumpers early last year; market useful on hurdle debut; tongue-tie on.
3 (3) (14/1 +13%) High As Hope	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) High As Hope 14/1, Runner-up in a point and having offered little in pair of bumper outings, she showed ability when sixth of 10 in mares' novice hurdle at Warwick (19f) 37 days ago. Drop down in trip here may not suit ideally, however. Modest form when sixth of ten on hurdle debut last month; looks the stable number two.

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Point-to-point winner FORCETORECKONWITH changed hands for 30,000 pounds in November and is related to a few winners. The daughter of Workforce looks to have been found a suitable assignment and could be up to making an instant impression. I've Madeupmymind could only manage fourth at Taunton last month, but she might have more to offer on only her third start over hurdles. Of the remainder, Getaways Gift makes the most appeal.

Having shown plenty of promise in bumpers, I'VE MADEUPMYMIND has run to a similar level in twice making the frame over hurdles and she earns the vote to open her account with her rider taking off a handy 5 lb. Point winner Forcetoreckonwith and Getaways Gift are others to consider.

This can go to FORCETORECKONWITH who ran into a nice prospect on her Irish point debut and won nicely in that sphere in October.

15:40 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 (1) (15/8 +0%) Joe Cotton	1.875 15/8(+0%)	(1) Joe Cotton 15/8, Unreliable type but he posted a good second of 11 in handicap chase (7/1) at Lingfield (20f, soft) 26 days ago. Needs to back it up. Runner-up in four chase runs since October; latest conqueror was well treated; big chance.
3 (3) (2/1 +0%) Smart Casual	2 2/1(+0%)	(3) Smart Casual 2/1, In good form without winning until a well-held third of 6 in handicap chase at Plumpton (17f, soft) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for first time and he's the sort to bounce back off a handy-looking mark. Expensive to follow over hurdles/fences but still a strong contender tried in cheekpieces.
2 (2) (9/2 +0%) Rangatira Jack	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(2) Rangatira Jack 9/2, Maiden hurdler/chaser who recorded his best effort in this sphere when fourth of 5 in handicap chase (7/1) at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) 56 days ago. Needs to build on it. 11-race maiden but he's shown some promise and conditions should be fine; place claims.
5 (5) (7/1 -17%) I Love You Sivola	7 7/1(-17%)	(5) I Love You Sivola 7/1, It's now 20 runs since his last win in 2022 and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Exeter (17.5f, heavy) 44 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Just one win from 36 starts; able to race off his proper mark today but others look safer.
4 (4) (7/1 +0%) Ceejaybe	7 7/1(+0%)	(4) Ceejaybe 7/1, Not disgraced after 6 months off when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, soft, 28/1) on debut over fences 87 days ago. Has since had a wind op so needs considering in his bid for a maiden victory. 14-race maiden; bits of promise but a third wind op needs to have a positive effect.
6 (6) (40/1 +20%) Bellamy's Grey	40 40/1(+20%)	(6) Bellamy's Grey 40/1, Unreliable type who was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 17 days ago. Switches back to fences with work to do. Veteran with a poor strike-rate; conditions fine but two recent runs were uninspiring.
7 (7) (66/1 -32%) Fox Wallace	66 66/1(-32%)	(7) Fox Wallace 66/1, No sign of ability to date and she's very hard to warm to from 9 lb out of the handicap. Poor form in her completed runs under rules; 9lb out of the weights; hard to fancy.

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JOE COTTON has filled the runner-up spot on each of his last four starts, most recently in heavy conditions at Lingfield. With Chad Bament claiming a handy 7lb this time around, he may prove tough to beat. Smart Casual failed to justify favouritism when only third over 2m1f at Plumpton last time but this step up in trip could unlock some improvement. Rangatira Jack takes a drop in grade and is another to watch out for.

SMART CASUAL saw his run of good form come to an end when third at Plumpton last time but he's worth another chance to confirm himself well handicapped with cheekpieces now added. Ceejaybe could emerge as the chief threat on the back of breathing surgery ahead of Rangatira Jack and Joe Cotton.

Neither Smart Casual nor JOE COTTON have been punter friendly over fences but they look the pair with the strongest claims.

15:53 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 (2) (3/1 +40%) Bowling Buddy	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) Bowling Buddy 3/1, Progressive type who completed a hat-trick over 2m4f here in October for Olly Murphy. Tongue tied when a very good second of 17 in handicap hurdle back here 25 days ago. A likely player stepped up to 3m. Kept on well for second of 17 over 2m3f last time and this step up in trip could suit.
11 (11) (9/2 +47%) Grand Geste	4.5 9/2(+47%)	(11) Grand Geste 9/2, In good form without winning until going freely in cheekpieces when a below-par fourth of 8 in handicap at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) last time. Needs considering with headgear quickly dispensed with. Well beaten on handicap debut but on heavy ground; promise in novice hurdles previously.
5 (5) (11/2 -38%) Off The Jury	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(5) Off The Jury 11/2, Upped in trip when a very good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, soft, 11/1) 41 days ago. Since had a wind op and can go well again in his bid for a maiden success. Close third on h'cap debut at Wincanton; bang there if handling the forecast softer ground.
10 (10) (6/1 +14%) Forged Well	6 6/1(+14%)	(10) Forged Well 6/1, Scored at Kelso in November and looked on the up until coming in sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, soft) 55 days ago. Worth another chance off a handy-looking mark. Faded over 3m at Ayr but had previously looked a good prospect for this sort of trip.
6 (6) (13/2 +24%) Benassi	6.5 13/2(+24%)	(6) Benassi 13/2, Won twice over hurdles in early 2023 and returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when second at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in December. The headgear didn't work anywhere near as well at Uttoxeter since, though. Very inconsistent and pulled up last time but case can be made on previous Leicester 2nd.
9 (9) (8/1 -7%) Shared	8 8/1(-7%)	(9) Shared 8/1, Course winner who recorded a respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 23 days ago. He's an unreliable sort overall though. Has become frustrating but he's on a dangerous mark and this longer trip may suit.
12 (12) (9/1 +25%) Outer Banks	9 9/1(+25%)	(12) Outer Banks 9/1, Has been brought along steadily, a patiently-ridden sixth of 7 in novice hurdle (20/1) at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 94 days ago. Tongue tied and goes up in trip for his handicap debut. Possibilities. Lightly raced 5yo who is open to improvement now up in trip on handicap debut.
4 (4) (10/1 -25%) Hurricane Highway	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Hurricane Highway 10/1, Winless under Rules over fences and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 17 days ago. Reverts to this sphere with lots more needed. Jumped poorly when pulled up over fences last time; could see a big run now back hurdling.
7 (7) (22/1 -10%) Sam's Choice	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Sam's Choice 22/1, Won a Leopardstown handicap (20f) for Gordon Elliott in December, 2022, but yet to fire for current yard. Sliding in the weights but still needs to take a big step forward. Well treated on old Irish form but below par when last seen last July; plenty to prove.
3 (3) (28/1 -12%) Curley Finger	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Curley Finger 28/1, A three-time 3m hurdles winner last season but he was pulled up in 23f handicap at Uttoxeter in November. Has a bit to prove now. Below par the last twice but notched hat-trick last term and can bounce back at some stage.
8 (8) (50/1 -100%) Hajey	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Hajey 50/1, Had breathing surgery before coming in only eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. Well treated on last winter's Catterick form but well below best on his three starts since.
1 (1) (150/1 -127%) Baptism Of Fire	150 150/1(-127%)	(1) Baptism Of Fire 150/1, Useful 2m6f chase winner for Henry de Bromhead in April, 2022. Only twice raced since so has his fitness to prove back hurdling for his new stable. Well handicapped on old Irish form but makes stable debut after very long absence.

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BOWLING BUDDY arguably produced a career best when second in this class over an extended 2m3f here last time. The seven-year-old only has a 2lb higher mark to contend with and this step up in trip could unlock the improvement required. Off The Jury finished a close-up third at Wincanton last month and has since undergone a wind operation, so he has to be considered. Shared is next best.

BOWLING BUDDY continues on the up and with this first go over 3m likely to suit he is taken to build on an excellent recent second here and quickly resume winning ways. Off The Jury is feared most on the back of a very good Wincanton third, although Forged Well is weighted to go well if back on his A-game. Grand Geste completes the shortlist in this competitive handicap.

Having kept on well when second of 17 over the extended 2m3f here last time, BOWLING BUDDY is taken to go one better now up in trip.

16:05 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 (2) (4/5 +36%) Kingbel Du Lion	0.8 4/5(+36%)	(2) Kingbel Du Lion 4/5, French recruit who was seventh in a newcomers race at Auteuil on hurdling debut back in October 2023 (had 3 next-time-out winners ahead of him): Matched that form on chasing debut there 6 months later and should do better having joined a yard adept with such types. Trip should be no issue. Third in a French chase last March; watch market on debut for top yard.
4 (4) (6/5 -32%) Winchmore Hill	1.2 6/5(-32%)	(4) Winchmore Hill 6/5, Runner-up sole start in points back in March 2022 and built on his 2 previous efforts in this sphere in a first-time tongue strap (also had a breathing operation) when second of 8 in maiden at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) last month. Every chance he can go one better. Shown ability in all three starts over hurdles as when second last time; the one to beat.
3 (3) (28/1 +65%) Steal The Moves	28 28/1(+65%)	(3) Steal The Moves 28/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (May 2024) but having been well held on his only start in bumpers at Doncaster, it was a similar story sent hurdling at Lingfield (16f, heavy) recently. His struggles look set to continue. Winner of a point bumper, but little in a bumper and a hurdle for this yard; no appeal.

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WINCHMORE HILL took a step forward to occupy the runner-up berth at Uttoxeter on his most recent start and has Brian Hughes back on board. The eight-year-old sets the standard with a rating of 110 and he looks the one to beat. French recruit Kingbel Du Lion showed more when third on his second start at Auteuil in March last year and warrants a market check. Count Adhemar can beat Steal The Moves home for third.

This looks a match between KINGBEL DU LION and Winchmore Hill, with preference for the former having joined the excellent Venetia Williams on the back of a couple of promising outings in his native France last season. Donald McCain saddles a couple and his 8-y-o rates as the most obvious threat having found just one too strong at Uttoxeter last month.

Kingbel Du Lion is respected on his stable debut, but WINCHMORE HILL sets the standard on his Uttoxeter second last month.

16:15 Wincanton Hunter Chase (Class 5) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 (4) (7/4 +7%) Yccs Portocervo	1.75 7/4(+7%)	(4) Yccs Portocervo 7/4, Useful chaser who scored at Newton Abbot and Market Rasen in the summer. Off since coming in fourteenth in Summer Plate at Market Rasen 7 months ago but has won off a break and a big player in these calmer waters. Hat-trick before heavy defeat in valuable handicap in July; fine chance on best 2024 form.
6 (6) (5/2 +9%) Go Sacre Go	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(6) Go Sacre Go 5/2, A fair maiden hurdler for Nicky Henderson. Point winner but off almost 2 years before an excellent second of 6 in hunter chase here (25.1f, heavy, 40/1) on his debut over fences 27 days ago. In the mix. Second of six at 40-1 in hunter chase here (3m1f, heavy) was up with his best form.
8 (8) (4/1 +0%) Solomon Grey	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) Solomon Grey 4/1, Back-to-back hunter winner in April 2022 but hasn't tasted success since and this 13-y-o is opposable after 9 months off the track. No win since April 2022 and he's slipped down the pecking order.
1 (1) (8/1 +0%) Fix At All	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Fix At All 8/1, Landed a hunter chase at Hereford last May but below par since for Neil Mulholland and pulled up back hurdling at Worcester in September. Needs to hit the ground running for his new handler. Unproven on soft/heavy in Britain; big player if judged on best efforts; left N Mulholland.
9 (9) (12/1 +0%) Upton Road	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Upton Road 12/1, Point winner off nearly 2 years and running below form when falling 3 out in hunter chase here (25.1f, heavy) 27 days ago. Could build on that but more is required. Brighter prospects over this trip; still has work to do but he is very lightly raced.
2 (2) (12/1 +14%) One True King	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) One True King 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Arrives largely in decent nick from the pointing field so one to consider. Pretty useful for N Twiston-Davies; placed in two points in December before a heavy defeat.
3 (3) (25/1 +0%) Windance	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Windance 25/1, Course winner for Anthony Honeyball but pulled up in a point before falling 6th in hunter chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Unseated when about to complete hat-trick (3m1f-3m2f); backward steps since are a worry.
7 (7) (25/1 +11%) King Orry	25 25/1(+11%)	(7) King Orry 25/1, Maiden chaser who wasn't disgraced for his new yard when fourth of 6 in hunter chase here (25.1f, heavy) 27 days ago. Needs to build on it. 41l behind Go Sacre Go here (28-1) four weeks ago; an outsider on all other form as well.
5 (5) (100/1 +0%) Funky Sensation	100 100/1(+0%)	(5) Funky Sensation 100/1, Modest hurdler/chaser. 33/1, creditable fourth of 8 in hunter chase at Cheltenham (16.3f, heavy) 9 months. Since been pointing and pulled up on his last three runs. Has it to prove. Mostly modest form under rules and pulled up this winter in his last three points.

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Although he was unable to dictate the pace when weakening into 14th in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen last July, YCCS PORTOCERVO holds outstanding claims reverting to a hunter chase. The veteran arrives here with a justified rating of 133 and he's likely to take all the beating if returning near his best. Fix At All finished a couple of places ahead of the selection at Market Rasen and he's feared most, ahead of Go Sacre Go, who boasts a recent run.

YCCS PORTOCERVO saw his successful run come to an end in Market Rasen's Summer Plate but Dr Richard Newland's useful chaser goes well fresh and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways in this less exacting company. Go Sacre Go appeals as the one to chase him home on the back of his excellent recent second here, with One True King and Windance in the mix for minor honours.

Three wins last April-June suggest that YCCS PORTOCERVO is very much the one to beat. Go Sacre Go looks the chief danger.

16:23 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
5 (5) (8/13 +49%) Groovy Baby	0.615385 8/13(+49%)	(5) Groovy Baby 8/13, Still a maiden after 11 attempts but can usually be relied on to give her running, performing creditably again when third of 6 in novice at Southwell (7f) 14 days ago. Drops to 6f for the first time. 0-11; lots of fair form but her willingness to come home in front is questionable.
1 (1) (9/4 -64%) Twilight Diamond	2.25 9/4(-64%)	(1) Twilight Diamond 9/4, 8/1, looked potentially useful when making a winning debut in a novice at Wolverhampton (6f) 39 days ago, seeing off the reopposing Bear Rock by 1½ lengths. More to come and can defy a penalty. 8-1, won four-runner 6f AW Wolverhampton novice on belated debut last month; 7lb penalty.
3 (3) (13/2 -18%) American Treasure	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(3) American Treasure 13/2, 130,000 gns U S Navy Flag filly. Sister to 2-y-o 7f winner U S S Constitution and half-sister to 3 winners, including 9.5f/1¼m winner Fierospeed and 1m winner Appellation. Rossa Ryan booked and worth a second look in the betting on debut. 130,000gns yearling; sister to a useful 7f winner; could figure on debut.
2 (2) (40/1 -186%) Black Cab	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Black Cab 40/1, Last of 5 in novice at Southwell (6f) on debut 11 days ago. Didn't go unbacked on that occasion (went off 11/2) and perhaps he'll fare better with a tongue tie added. Finished last in 6f Southwell novice on recent debut, but should improve.

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The official ratings suggest GROOVY BABY has a good chance of success on these terms. Admittedly, the daughter of Kingman has been hard to win with, but she balances that with reliability and is deserving of a breakthrough after finishing second on six previous occasions. Twilight Diamond won going away in a four-runner novice stakes event at Wolverhampton on debut and he is feared most, despite having to shoulder a penalty. American Treasure can beat Black Cab in the battle for third place.

TWILIGHT DIAMOND looks set to make up for lost time judged on the style of last month's debut success and may ensure that Groovy Baby's wait for a first win goes on.

The well-bred Wolverhampton debut winner TWILIGHT DIAMOND is taken to defy a penalty. Newcomer American Treasure could be a threat.

16:28 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 (1) (9/4 +50%) Ladronne	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(1) Ladronne 9/4, Successful twice here in the past and while he hasn't fired in 4 starts at around 2½m this season, the handicapper has reacted accordingly (now 13 lb lower than when scoring at Doncaster last March) and this step back up in trip looks a good move. One to consider. Arrives with plenty to prove but came good at this time last year and is now 13lb lower.
2 (2) (11/4 -22%) Shady B	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(2) Shady B 11/4, Promising sort who resumed from 10 months off with a good third at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve. Did the job well when readily landing a Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) handicap next time and an 8 lb rise may not stop him, given his scope for improvement. Made it 2-4 over fences in ready fashion at Ffos Las; 8lb rise may not prevent a follow-up.
3 (3) (7/2 +22%) Emotional Roller	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(3) Emotional Roller 7/2, Winless following half-a-dozen runs between the flags and 0-9 over hurdles but off the mark at fourth attempt in this sphere at Catterick (25.2f, good) last month. Found things happening too quickly over 3m at Market Rasen next time, though, and trips in excess of 3¼m is probably what he needs. Won at Catterick last month; only 3rd at Market Rasen since but retains potential; chance.
4 (4) (7/1 +7%) Time Was	7 7/1(+7%)	(4) Time Was 7/1, Winning pointer who produced her best effort yet under Rules when chasing home a progressive type off a similar mark here (19.4f, soft) at the start of the month. Moving back up in trip will help and she should make her presence felt. Runner-up here this month on her second chase start and she's one to consider.
7 (7) (9/1 -100%) Gibberwell	9 9/1(-100%)	(7) Gibberwell 9/1, Has made the frame in 3 starts at up to 3¼m from 4 appearances this season, including when 4 lb 'wrong' at the weights at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) earlier this month. That effort can be marked up a touch and while his strike rate (1-20 over fences) is hardly compelling, he has to enter calculations. Poor strike-rate but fair second of 15 at Carlisle last time and has each-way claims.
9 (9) (12/1 +52%) Halfway House Lad	12 12/1(+52%)	(9) Halfway House Lad 12/1, Poor chaser who was a most fortuitous winner after 6 months off in 4-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) in November, nearly 50 lengths down when left alone 2 out. That's his sole success from 17 starts overall and likely to come up short once more. Left with nothing to beat for sole chase success in November and well held since then.
6 (6) (25/1 +24%) Thatsy	25 25/1(+24%)	(6) Thatsy 25/1, Losing run mounting up and he was a long way adrift of second-placed Time Was when sixth of 10 in a 19.4f handicap here last time. On a reduced mark but well beaten this winter on both starts following a long absence.
8 (8) (150/1 -50%) Monticello	150 150/1(-50%)	(8) Monticello 150/1, Lightly-raced in recent years and it's been some time since he achieved anything that would be on a par with what will be required to make a winning chase debut here. 11yo who struggled on the Flat and over hurdles last year; best watched on chase debut.

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A wind procedure in January worked just the treat for recent Ffos Las scorer SHADY B and there looks to be more to come. The Saint Des Saints gelding recorded a career-best performance on that occasion and an 8lb higher mark might not be enough to anchor him. Carlisle runner-up Gibberwell isn't sure to enjoy this flatter track, so course runner-up Time Was may give the selection most to think about.

SHADY B made his second start over fences a winning one at Ffos Las, leaving the impression that there is more to come from him in this sphere. He looks capable of defying an 8 lb rise in the weights and gets the nod ahead of Ladronne, who has slipped to a very tempting mark and will benefit from this step back up in trip. Gibberwell and Time Was can do battle for minor honours.

The unexposed 7yo SHADY B (nap) has won two of his last three chase starts and can add to that tally. Time Was may be the danger.

16:35 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 (4) (4/6 +8%) C'est Different	0.666667 4/6(+8%)	(4) C'est Different 4/6, Made it 2 from 2 in handicaps in 10-runner event at Chepstow (19.4f, soft) 4 days ago, bit in hand. More to come and will prove hard to beat under a 7-lb penalty. 2-2 in handicaps and bids for a quick hat-trick under a 7lb penalty; firmly on the up.
8 (8) (11/4 +63%) Richardson	2.75 11/4(+63%)	(8) Richardson 11/4, Ended a long losing run after 9 months off in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 17 days ago, jumping on last before idling late on. Nudged up 5 lb and may struggle to follow up. 5lb higher than when making a winning return this month; more to recommend him than most.
2 (2) (7/2 +42%) The Secret Pearl	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) The Secret Pearl 7/2, Matched the pick of her novice form sent handicapping when fourth of 11 at this course (16.7f, heavy, 20/1) 19 days ago, barely adequate test. Step back up in trip will suit and must enter calculations. In the frame in three of four starts over hurdles, but still to prove she wants this far.
3 (3) (9/2 +55%) Rock Hurley	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(3) Rock Hurley 9/2, 4-y-o winner in France but failed to build on the promise of his last run when only fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 18 days ago. Blinkers on for 1st time. Well held in a better race last time, but previously finished third over C&D; blinkers on.
7 (7) (15/2 +53%) Tan Law	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(7) Tan Law 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden who seemed not to stay when fourth of 12 in 27f handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (soft, 50/1) 21 days ago. Return to shorter an obvious plus. Fair fourth over 3m3f last time; this trip may suit him better and he remains unexposed.
6 (6) (8/1 +68%) Force De Frap	8 8/1(+68%)	(6) Force De Frap 8/1, Winning hurdler who ran no sort of race when pulled up in handicap chase at Taunton (16f, good to soft, 9/1) 39 days ago, losing touch long way out. Well handicapped on two chase wins last winter, but something to prove back over hurdles.
5 (5) (10/1 -11%) Twyford's Diamond	10 10/1(-11%)	(5) Twyford's Diamond 10/1, Maiden who wasn't disgraced back up in trip when fourth in 11-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) 32 days ago. More needed for win purposes, however. Well beaten last time, though the stable's current form makes her hard to dismiss.
1 (1) (40/1 -21%) Jeu D'opale	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Jeu D'opale 40/1, A winner over fences on final outing for H. & G. Lageneste & Macaire (sold for €55,000), has taken a long time to make it to the track for his current connections and most likely needed the run going without his usual tongue strap after 33 months off when last of 5 at Plumpton recently. French chase winner; beaten on stable debut over hurdles last time after a mammoth absence.

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C'EST DIFFERENT has improved since going handicapping, winning a conditional riders' event at Carlisle before following up at Chepstow on Saturday. Sam Thomas' charge doesn't escape a penalty this time but the progressive five-year-old is unlikely to have reached the ceiling of his ability just yet. The Secret Pearl was keeping on into fourth over 2m1f here latest and the return to further looks a real positive. Rock Hurley is also noted.

C'EST DIFFERENT followed up his Carlisle win from the same mark at Chepstow 5 days on and, with the best of him still to come, he's taken to complete a quick-fire hat-trick under a penalty. The Secret Pearl is feared most with the step back up in trip sure to suit.

Despite his 7lb penalty the bang-in-form C'EST DIFFERENT is taken to complete a quick hat-trick.

16:45 Wincanton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 15f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
3 (3) (11/10 +0%) Arfursgal	1.1 11/10(+0%)	(3) Arfursgal 11/10, Comes from a Flat family but is by a jumps sire and made a promising start tongue tied when second in Newbury bumper in December. Entitled to improve and obvious claims. Outstayed when 2nd of eight at Newbury ten weeks ago; can do better & holds strong claims.
1 (1) (5/2 +0%) Ace Artist	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(1) Ace Artist 5/2, Jack Hobbs filly. Half-sister to dual bumper winners Urban Artist and Our Jester out of a bumper winner, also 1¼m-1½m winner who stayed 1¾m on Flat. Ticks plenty of boxes on paper. Half-sister to two useful bumper winners out of a smart mare; lots to like on breeding.
2 (2) (11/4 +0%) And She Was	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(2) And She Was 11/4, Linda's Lad filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Warriors Tale and bumper winner/fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Samarquand. Makes lots of appeal. Half-sister to six winners out of a French Flat winner; more appealing than many.
6 (6) (25/1 +0%) Royale Blue	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Royale Blue 25/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam 2½m hurdle/chase winner. Bred to have a future but the stable is just 1-44 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. First foal of useful 2m4f hurdle/chase winner; missed a run last week on account of heavy.
4 (4) (33/1 +0%) Lady Dapple Rose	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) Lady Dapple Rose 33/1, €8,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill filly. Half-sister to once-raced bumper winner Meadowsweet. Half-sister to bumper winner Meadowsweet; dam a 2m hurdle winner; yard 0-21 in bumpers.
5 (5) (33/1 +18%) Opale De Maine	33 33/1(+18%)	(5) Opale De Maine 33/1, No Risk At All filly from the family of fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser in France (stayed 23f) Polidam. 11/1, folded tamely when well held in C&D bumper on debut 83 days ago. Beaten 33l when last of ten over C&D in December; not easily recommended.

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ARFURSGAL offered plenty of encouragement when finishing runner-up on her debut over an extended 2m at Newbury in December. Anthony Honeyball's filly travelled with verve before faltering late on and this ease in trip could prove fruitful. Newcomer And She Was, a half-sister to the smart Warriors Tale, is a potential fly in the ointment and any market support for her must be noted. Fellow debutant Ace Artist possesses enough speed in her pedigree to suggest that she could play a leading role too.

ACE ARTIST makes plenty of appeal on paper and is selected to make a successful return at the expense of fellow newcomer And She Was and Newbury second Arfursgal.

Ace Artist is bred to have a bright future but ARFURSGAL has an experience edge and can go one better than on her Newbury debut.

16:55 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 (2) (10/3 +5%) Ballsgrove Boy	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(2) Ballsgrove Boy 10/3, First run since leaving Matt Crawley when very good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, 5/1) 8 days ago. Considered. Runner-up in 6f Class 6 handicaps at Southwell and Wolverhampton on last two starts.
6 (6) (7/2 -27%) No Release	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(6) No Release 7/2, 13/2, good second of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 13 days ago. Shortlist material. 0-12 and has been tried at up to 1m4f, but runner-up four times elsewhere over 7f-1m2f.
3 (3) (4/1 +27%) Miakoda	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Miakoda 4/1, Hooded first time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f, 7/1) 23 days ago. Still relatively early days with this excellent stable. 0-10; hasn't been straightforward and still has to prove he wants this far.
4 (4) (5/1 -11%) Take The Boat	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Take The Boat 5/1, 9/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (1m) 14 days ago, just holding on. Can give another good account off just 2 lb higher. Short-head win in similar race over 1m here; more to do over shorter trip from wide draw.
9 (9) (9/1 +55%) Clipsham Noble	9 9/1(+55%)	(9) Clipsham Noble 9/1, Poor form. Seventh of 10 in handicap (13/2) at Chelmsford (7f) on reappearance 13 days ago. Hasn't gone on from his third in 7f Chelmsford handicap last August, 0-7.
8 (8) (11/1 +78%) Lily's Symphony	11 11/1(+78%)	(8) Lily's Symphony 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 40 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Unplaced in four 5f-6f AW starts elsewhere, including on handicap debut at Southwell.
1 (1) (12/1 -20%) National Voice	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) National Voice 12/1, Modest maiden. Eighth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Newcastle (1¼m) 26 days ago. Now drops significantly in trip with first-time cheekpieces added. Previously trained by Amy Murphy. Unplaced in four 7f-1m2f AW starts elsewhere for Amy Murphy; needs to improve.
5 (5) (14/1 -40%) Mystical Elegance	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Mystical Elegance 14/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 23 days ago. Rossa Ryan up but hard to make a case for on recent efforts. Form has been going the wrong way for a while now; hard to fancy.
7 (7) (14/1 -115%) Magna	14 14/1(-115%)	(7) Magna 14/1, 40/1, best effort when second of 8 in handicap at this course (1m) 14 days ago, keeping on well. That gives her something to build on. Improved second in similar race over 1m here latest; drawn wide over shorter trip.

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NO RELEASE was game in defeat when second at Chelmsford 13 days ago and, open to improvement on just his third career attempt over 7f, Ed Dunlop's three-year-old looks worth chancing in this wide-open handicap. Take The Boat drops back a furlong after winning a similar race here most recently and is another must for consideration off just 2lb higher, while Ballsgrove Boy and Magna are others to keep an eye on.

NO RELEASE looked suited by the drop to 7f last time and may finally get off the mark. Ballsgrove Boy is feared most after his positive start for new trainer Martin Dunne at Wolverhampton last week. Take The Boat and Magna also make the shortlist.

Few of these have worthwhile form and none of them totally convince, but BALLSGROVE BOY might build on his second-place finishes.

17:00 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 (1) (11/4 +8%) Hard As Nails	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(1) Hard As Nails 11/4, Progressed a bit to make a successful handicap debut after 3 months off at Stratford (18.5f, good to soft) in October. Stretched by 2½m on deep ground at Sandown next time and quickly back to form when second at Newcastle (17f, good to soft) since. Back on song with good second at Newcastle; key player if seeing out this longer trip.
2 (2) (3/1 +0%) Rockola Vogue	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Rockola Vogue 3/1, Won a Worcester bumper and 2½m Hexham maiden hurdle in the first half of the season. Creditable second of 8 in 2m course novice in November and likely improver now stepping back up in trip for handicap debut after 3 months off. Interesting. Bumper/maiden hurdle winner; begins handicap life on fair mark and is open to improvement.
4 (4) (6/1 +0%) Lady In The Park	6 6/1(+0%)	(4) Lady In The Park 6/1, C&D novice winner last season and runner-up 3 times in handicap hurdles since, including at Haydock (3m) at the end of December. Latest Ayr fifth (3m again) was no better than respectable, though. Back down in trip. Fair efforts in 3m handicaps the last twice and could benefit from this drop back in trip.
6 (6) (13/2 +7%) Our Bill's Aunt	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(6) Our Bill's Aunt 13/2, Won conditional jockeys' handicap at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) under Toby McCain-Mitchell last month. Not in quite the same form (beaten 12 lengths into second) when turned out unpenalised at Wincanton 9 days later but still respected here despite running off 6 lb higher now. Won at Leicester last month; beaten since and 6lb rise now kicked in, but could go well.
8 (8) (11/1 -38%) Wednesday Addams	11 11/1(-38%)	(8) Wednesday Addams 11/1, Fairly useful in bumpers. Yet to match that form over hurdles but latest third in a Lingfield maiden was a step back in the right direction and now switches her attention to handicaps for the first time with first-time cheekpieces added to her usual tongue tie. Bumper form gives her the potential to be better than her opening mark; cheekpieces go on.
5 (5) (12/1 +40%) Lexie's Moon	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Lexie's Moon 12/1, Resumed progress with win in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (2m, heavy) on reappearance in October but not in anything like the same form when a remote third at Southwell (20.5f) the following month. Freshened up since. Won at Stratford in October and perhaps good ground didn't suit at Southwell in November.
10 (10) (16/1 +20%) Magnolia	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Magnolia 16/1, Fair hurdler/chaser at best in France. Better effort in Britain when 12 lengths fifth of 11 at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) 6 weeks ago but will need to step forward again to get heavily involved here. Didn't run badly on second British start but now just 1-19 and others are more compelling.
9 (9) (18/1 +10%) Isabel De Clare	18 18/1(+10%)	(9) Isabel De Clare 18/1, Modest form in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance but her opening mark isn't obviously generous. Has shown ability during light career but step forward needed to win off her opening mark.
3 (3) (25/1 -79%) Could Be Trouble	25 25/1(-79%)	(3) Could Be Trouble 25/1, Returned to winning ways at Hexham (2½m) in October and also posted a good third of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (2½m again) when last seen in November. Claims if fully primed after 3 months off. In and out but ran well when 3rd at Musselburgh latest; in the shake-up if on a going day.
7 (7) (33/1 -65%) Chosen Hero	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Chosen Hero 33/1, 2m novice hurdle winner on heavy last winter and matched that form when third in Sedgefield handicap hurdle on reappearance. Hasn't taken to fences since but may fare better now back over the smaller obstacles. Hasn't taken to fences and reverts to hurdles on a handy mark; could be involved.

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Rockola Vogue lost little in defeat when finding only a progressive Dan Skelton-trained mare too strong here in November and she must enter calculations on her handicap bow. However, HARD AS NAILS was denied by a subsequent winner on her latest outing at Newcastle and a 1lb rise in the ratings may prove inconsequential. Our Bill's Aunt and Lady In The Park are others to note.

ROCKOLA VOGUE is the one in this line-up who should have more offer and can make a successful start to her handicap career. Our Bill's Aunt has struck up a decent partnership with Toby McCain-Mitchell in recent weeks and is second choice ahead of Fergal O'Brien's Hard As Nails.

Handicap newcomer ROCKOLA VOGUE has a steadily progressive profile and can capitalise on the step back up in trip.

17:10 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 (4) (11/8 +69%) Henrysbrotherjack	1.375 11/8(+69%)	(4) Henrysbrotherjack 11/8, Got off the mark when landing odds in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) in December, forging clear. Unsuited by emphasis on speed at Market Rasen subsequently, so worth another chance from this mark. Strong at the finish over 2m4f in December; held off this mark latest; new trip looks a +.
5 (5) (10/3 +79%) Goguenard	3.333333 10/3(+79%)	(5) Goguenard 10/3, Progressed well switched to handicap hurdles last season, again showing a good attitude when scoring for the third time at Stratford (2¾m, heavy) in March. However, there have been very few positives to take from his 3 efforts over fences this term. Reverts to hurdling in first-time cheekpieces. Three hurdle wins in early 2024; quiet over fences this winter; headgear on back hurdling.
6 (6) (7/2 +0%) Getaway With You	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(6) Getaway With You 7/2, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs but again ran creditably when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 46 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Runner-up in four of his seven runs for this yard; new tongue-tie could give him a lift.
1 (1) (5/1 -233%) Farmer Jimmy	5 5/1(-233%)	(1) Farmer Jimmy 5/1, Much improved for a switch to handicaps over a longer trip when scoring over 2½m at Wetherby 2 weeks ago. Further step up in trip promises to suit and a 4 lb higher mark doesn't look enough to prevent the follow up. Stayed on well over 2m3f to make winning handicap debut two weeks ago; up 4lb; big player.
3 (3) (18/1 -13%) Superior Glance	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Superior Glance 18/1, Won her sole start in point bumpers in 2020 but has yet to better modest form over hurdles, including when no match for easy winner at Southwell (24.3f, soft) last week. Improvement needed. Retains some ability after mammoth layoff but hard to call her well handicapped.

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FARMER JIMMY took a giant leap forward on his handicap bow a fortnight ago, where he won in comfortable fashion over an extended 2m3f at Wetherby. A 4lb rise does not look at all harsh and with a further step up in trip promising to suit, Mark Walford's charge could double his tally. Getaway With You scores highly for consistency and he is unlikely to be far away, while Goguenard, who sports cheekpieces for the first time, ought to relish forecast conditions.

FARMER JIMMY was much improved when making a successful handicap debut at Wetherby 2 weeks ago and is fancied to follow up with the further increase in trip promising to suit. Henrysbrotherjack is worth another chance back under more testing conditions and rates the main threat ahead of Getaway With You.

Getaway With You should go well again but FARMER JIMMY (nap)'s stamina looks worth chancing and he can make it 2-2 in handicaps.

17:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
6 (6) (9/4 +55%) Freak Encounter	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(6) Freak Encounter 9/4, Winner at Lingfield in January. 4/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 13 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Won similar event over 1m at Lingfield in January; third in 7f Chelmsford handicap latest.
4 (4) (3/1 +10%) Manton Road	3 3/1(+10%)	(4) Manton Road 3/1, Won back-to-back Wolverhampton handicaps prior to showing his quirky side when outbattled close home at Newcastle (7f) on penultimate start. Not seen to best effect when fifth at first-named venue on Monday and whilst he has the ability to play a part, he needs treating with some caution. Compromised chance on Monday by hanging left at Wolverhampton where he'd earlier won twice.
3 (3) (4/1 -20%) Rumba Bay	4 4/1(-20%)	(3) Rumba Bay 4/1, Sharper for stable debut effort when capitalising on career-low mark to land 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 13 days ago, leading approaching final 100 yds and well on top finish. Not long with this yard and shortlisted up 4 lb. Came good in similar race at Chelmsford (7f) latest; fair follow-up claims from 4lb higher.
5 (5) (7/1 -56%) Missile Mac	7 7/1(-56%)	(5) Missile Mac 7/1, 10/3, turned in a creditable display without being seen to best effect when 2½ lengths third of 7 to Rumba Bay in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 13 days ago, racing wide. Cheekpieces on 1st time and she's not one to write off. 0-8; third behind Manton Road and Rumba Bay in similar races elsewhere on last two starts.
2 (2) (15/2 +46%) Helaali	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(2) Helaali 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, ran to a similar level as previously when third of 6 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Needs to pull out a little more. Moderate third of six in similar race over C&D last week; this requires more.
1 (1) (14/1 +0%) Lady Diesel	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Lady Diesel 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 16/1) 35 days ago, weakening 1f out having raced freely. Tongue strap on 1st time. More needed than on handicap debut over 1m at Lingfield; tongue-tie added.
9 (9) (18/1 -112%) Ballarat Bertie	18 18/1(-112%)	(9) Ballarat Bertie 18/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago, no extra final 1f. Return to 7f worth exploring on that evidence. Fourth behind Take The Boat (runs in the first division) in similar race over 1m here.
7 (7) (40/1 -82%) Baileys Value	40 40/1(-82%)	(7) Baileys Value 40/1, Down the field all 3 starts in 7f novice events in the autumn. Blinkers/tongue tie reached for now handicapping back from 4 months off and the betting is likely to prove an informative guide. Well beaten in three novices for Amy Murphy including C&D debut; blinkers/tongue-tie added.
8 (8) (100/1 -355%) Arctic Mission	100 100/1(-355%)	(8) Arctic Mission 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Much more needed. Most recently took keen hold when well beaten over 1m here on handicap debut; blinkers off.

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RUMBA BAY shed her maiden tag on only her second start for the David Evans yard at Chelmsford earlier in the month and a 4lb rise for that success may underestimate her superiority that day. The daughter of Havana Grey might only need to produce a repeat of that effort in order to go in again. Helaali was a respectable third over C&D last time and should go well off an unchanged mark, while Ballarat Bertie is another to keep an eye on.

RUMBA BAY was fitter for her stable debut and duly capitalised on a career-low mark at Chelmsford (7f) 2 weeks ago, leading final 100 yds and well on top finish. She can make a bold bid to follow up from this 4 lb higher mark, with Manton Road and Missile Mac heading up the dangers. Freak Encounter is another holding claims.

Not a strong heat and preference is for recent Chelmsford scorer RUMBA BAY over Freak Encounter and Ballarat Bertie.

18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
7 (7) (4/1 +20%) Follow Your Heart	4 4/1(+20%)	(7) Follow Your Heart 4/1, 4-time C&D winner. Won 9-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D 14 days ago by ½ length from Hieronymus. Heading back in the right direction recently so he's a likely player. In good form, most recently edging out Hieronymus to win similar race over C&D.
2 (2) (9/2 +10%) Batal Dubai	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(2) Batal Dubai 9/2, Latest win at Lingfield in December. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 9/2) 19 days ago. Not taken lightly. Won at Lingfield in December on only previous try over this far, just holding on.
4 (4) (9/2 +10%) Lerwick	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Lerwick 9/2, 12/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Shortlisted. Runner-up in both starts in 1m/7f Class 4 handicaps elsewhere since blinkered; chance.
6 (6) (11/2 +39%) Giant	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(6) Giant 11/2, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 4/1) 32 days ago, well positioned. Can make his presence felt again. Last win gained in C&D Class 5 handicap almost a year ago; OK run at Wolverhampton latest.
5 (5) (15/2 -15%) Hieronymus	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(5) Hieronymus 15/2, 4-time course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 8/1, creditable ½-length second of 9 to Follow Your Heart in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Considered. All four wins gained in 7f-1m handicaps here; most recently second to Follow Your Heart.
9 (9) (15/2 +6%) Ultramarine	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(9) Ultramarine 15/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 24 runs last year. 6/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Weighted to go close. Two-time C&D winner; no impression in 6f Chelmsford handicap latest, but possible player.
1 (1) (10/1 -100%) Tiger Crusade	10 10/1(-100%)	(1) Tiger Crusade 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at this course (6f) 14 days ago, needing stiffer test. In the mix. Two-time course winner, including once over this trip; has been running well this winter.
8 (8) (12/1 -60%) Billy Mill	12 12/1(-60%)	(8) Billy Mill 12/1, Course winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. 7/1, creditable ¾-length fourth of 9 to Follow Your Heart in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Needs considering. Has won here; most recently behind two of these rivals when close fourth over C&D; chance.
3 (3) (28/1 -75%) Zero Carbon	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Zero Carbon 28/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 50/1, last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 27 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Last four wins gained over C&D for a different stable; needs to bounce back.

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FOLLOW YOUR HEART stayed on well from the rear to lead in the shadows of the post over C&D a fortnight ago and another bold bid is forecast. A 2lb nudge up the ratings looks surmountable for the seven-year-old and he's preferred to reopposing runner-up Hieronymus. George Baker's gelding races off an unchanged mark and a reproduction of that performance is sure to see him involved once more. Batal Dubai and Lerwick warrant a second look too.

A case can be made for most of these but C&D winner ULTRAMARINE didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fifth at Chelmsford last time and figures on a handy mark so edges the vote. Follow Your Heart heads the list of dangers on the back of his recent C&D victory with Lerwick, Batal Dubai and Giant also in the picture.

A competitive race as all of these hold form claims but FOLLOW YOUR HEART is taken to follow up his recent C&D success.

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

Form	Odds	OR
1 (1) (15/8 +32%) Partisan Hero	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(1) Partisan Hero 15/8, Good third of 9 in handicap (9/5) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 29 days ago, running on. Will be a danger to all if taking to this surface. Placed on all four starts for this stable including three runs on the AW elsewhere.
4 (4) (3/1 +25%) Kaaranah	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Kaaranah 3/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 7/4) 60 days ago. Back down in trip and would have a serious chance if he puts his best foot forward. Last win gained in similar race over C&D (September 2023); take seriously.
5 (5) (4/1 -33%) Jersey Rocs	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) Jersey Rocs 4/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. 5/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 32 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Place possibilities. Mainly in good form since blinkered, including two wins and a second elsewhere.
2 (2) (6/1 +0%) Mister Mojito	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Mister Mojito 6/1, 10/3, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm). Off 6 months but could have a part to play if he's raring to go following a wind op. Off since August and stamina to prove, but has had a breathing operation and been gelded.
3 (3) (8/1 -23%) Swatch	8 8/1(-23%)	(3) Swatch 8/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap (3/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 66 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. Won 8.6f Wolverhampton Class 6 handicap in December; not so good at Lingfield next time.
6 (6) (11/1 +45%) That's For Sure	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) That's For Sure 11/1, 12/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 37 days ago. Significantly up in trip for this polytrack/yard debut. Lost his way; sold for 7,000gns; never tried this far, but drawn 1; new stable in form.
9 (9) (66/1 -371%) Lovely Jubly	66 66/1(-371%)	(9) Lovely Jubly 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in maiden at this C&D (250/1) 14 days ago. Interesting to see which way she goes in the betting now pitched into a handicap. Moderate in three 7f-1m maiden/novice races, but this is a more suitable race for her.
8 (8) (66/1 -200%) Flying Star	66 66/1(-200%)	(8) Flying Star 66/1, Unreliable type. 40/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks vulnerable. Lightly raced maiden; ran well after blowing the start on reappearance at Chelmsford.

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Jersey Rocs returned to form with a solid second at Wolverhampton 32 days ago and he's sure to prove popular racing off an unchanged mark. However, it could be worth taking a chance on the downgraded SCEPTIC. Although Ian Williams' charge has plenty to prove at present, a 59-day break on just his second outing since rejoining the yard in late December could rejuvenate him off a dangerous mark. Partisan Hero may fare best of the remainder.

Having hinted at ability in her qualifying runs, LOVELY JUBLY is of interest now venturing down the handicap route off an appealing opening mark. She shades preference ahead of Partisan Hero, who has put in good shifts on all four starts since joining David Loughnane and should be on the premises once more. Kaaranah and Mister Mojito are others to consider.

A few to consider like Partisan Hero, Kaaranah and Jersey Rocs but a chance is taken on THAT'S FOR SURE for a new trainer.

19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 (4) (13/8 +54%) Top Of The Class	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(4) Top Of The Class 13/8, C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year, latest here in August. 9/4, third of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 30 days ago, ideally needing stronger gallop. Shortlist material granted a good pace to aim at. Both wins gained over C&D and ran well here on reappearance two starts back.
3 (3) (9/4 +44%) Timetobenice	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(3) Timetobenice 9/4, C&D winner. 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 32 days ago. Still yet to win a handicap but is knocking on the door. Sole win gained in C&D maiden 2023; not beaten far in similar race to this two starts back.
5 (5) (4/1 +43%) Masterofgreygoose	4 4/1(+43%)	(5) Masterofgreygoose 4/1, Failed to come on for recent run when sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 12 days ago. Handicapper drops him 3 lb but need to show more before becoming of interest. Unplaced in two starts elsewhere since handicapping, but placed in a novice here last May.
6 (6) (10/1 -150%) Got No Dollars	10 10/1(-150%)	(6) Got No Dollars 10/1, C&D winner who notched his seventh career victory in 6-runner handicap (6/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) just under 6 weeks ago, holding on under largely hands-and-heels riding. Handicapper nudges him up just 2 lb but he's not an obvious one to follow up (inconsistent). Three-time course winner up to this trip; most recently won 1m Chelmsford Class 6 handicap.
7 (7) (14/1 -17%) Al Suil Eile	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Al Suil Eile 14/1, Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, made more impact than previously this year when third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 12 days ago. His task is now to build on that but may prove vulnerable to younger legs. Has won here and some encouragement with cheekpieces added at Southwell latest.
8 (8) (20/1 +50%) Treasure Bay	20 20/1(+50%)	(8) Treasure Bay 20/1, Too free when well-beaten tenth of 11 on handicap debut at Bath (8f, soft, 125/1) 4 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Mark Gillard and he looks an easy swerve. Limited in five starts for Mark Gillard; needs to improve for new trainer; four months off.
1 (1) (22/1 -214%) Laser Focus	22 22/1(-214%)	(1) Laser Focus 22/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Won twice over hurdles in November but bit below that level when third of 7 in novice claiming hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft, 5/2) the following month. This trip looks well short of his optimum so others more appealing returning from a break. Twice successful over hurdles since last seen on the Flat, the latest around 3m.

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Having scored a shade cosily at Chelmsford last month, GOT NO DOLLARS looks more than capable of landing the spoils again. A 2lb rise in the ratings is more than fair and a return to this venue for the triple course winner is viewed as a positive. The biggest threat may emerge from Top Of The Class, who has recorded both of her victories to date over track and trip, while any market support for stable debutant Pursuit Of Truth would be interesting.

TOP OF THE CLASS had little chance the way the race unfolded when sent off favourite at Wolverhampton last month but, granted a strong pace to aim at, Mark Loughnane's dual C&D winner remains one to be interested in. She gets the vote over Pursuit of Truth, who is low mileage for his age and returns after 4 months off for a new yard. Timetobenice and Laser Focus can fight out minor honours.

Maybe PURSUIT OF TRUTH can make a successful debut for his new stable. He's sufficiently lightly raced to think he can progress.

19:30 Kempton Stakes (Class 3) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 (4) (11/10 -92%) Opera Ballo	1.1 11/10(-92%)	(4) Opera Ballo 11/10, Highly promising individual. Won 9-runner maiden at this C&D (4/9) on debut 28 days ago, impressively. Clearly an exciting prospect. 600,000euros buy; 4-9 favourite, quickened to win C&D maiden by 8.5l on debut last month.
5 (5) (11/4 +61%) Quai De Bethune	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(5) Quai De Bethune 11/4, Twice-raced winner. Won 9-runner maiden at this C&D (2/5) 28 days ago, readily. Open to progress for leading yard and should make his presence felt. Confirmed promise shown in one 2yo start when odds-on winner of C&D maiden on reappearance.
6 (6) (7/2 +36%) Saddadd	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(6) Saddadd 7/2, Promising type. Won 9-runner novice at Southwell (8.1f, 8/15) on debut 74 days ago, forging clear. This well-bred colt looks a good prospect. 8-15 favourite when quickening to win 1m Southwell novice in December on debut.
2 (2) (14/1 +22%) Molveno	14 14/1(+22%)	(2) Molveno 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. Didn't need to improve to win 4-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f, evens) 25 days ago, readily. More will be needed if he's to complete the four-timer but further progress is certainly not out of the question. Has won last three starts, two of them over C&D, but he's up from Class 4 handicap company.
3 (3) (20/1 -11%) Olympus Point	20 20/1(-11%)	(3) Olympus Point 20/1, Winner at Newmarket in September. 11/4, good second of 8 in a nursery at that course (7f, soft) on final start of his 2-y-o campaign (gelded since). William Buick prefers Opera Ballo. Makes polytrack debut. Useful 7f-1m turf form last year; likely still has more to give; stable second string.
1 (1) (28/1 -100%) Hott Shott	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) Hott Shott 28/1, Lightly-raced winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year. Didn't need to improve to win 12-runner novice (evens) at this course (7f) when last seen in October. Stepping up to a mile won't be an issue but he's up against some highly promising colts this time. Useful 2yo including winning 7f novice here when last seen in October; should stay.

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OPERA BALLO created a big impression when winning easily on his debut over C&D a month ago and Charlie Appleby's colt is hard to oppose on the back of that performance. Olympus Point, a stablemate of the selection, has proven to be a consistent performer in his short career to date and has to be of some interest on the back of a gelding operation. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Saddadd is just the pick of them.

The sky could be the limit for OPERA BALLO, who was a very taking winner on debut over this C&D last month and he is hard to oppose. Saddadd also made a winning start to his career at Southwell and earns the vote for forecast purposes ahead of another promising colt in Quai de Bethune.

Subsequent 2,000 Guineas winner Notable Speech won this last year and the same connections' OPERA BALLO won the same maiden as that one.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 (1) (6/4 +45%) Royal Alliance	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(1) Royal Alliance 6/4, Lightly-raced winner at Newcastle in October. Off 12 weeks before a solid third of 4 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 7/4) 25 days ago. Up in trip and one to consider. Similar form at 7f/1m on last three starts; needs more for 1m3f but it's possible.
2 (2) (13/8 +41%) Tuscan Star	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(2) Tuscan Star 13/8, Improving sort who made it 2-3 in 5-runner novice at Newcastle (8f) 12 days ago, responding well. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer over this longer distance. Big shout. 2-2 in 1m Tapeta events this year; up 3f for handicap debut; mark looks stiff.
5 (5) (15/2 -67%) Spirit Of Jura	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(5) Spirit Of Jura 15/2, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 4-runner handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 7/2) 34 days ago. Progressing recently. Chasing a hat-trick after AW wins at 1m and 1m3f; proven stamina is an asset; contender.
4 (4) (17/2 -42%) Magna Gee Gee	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(4) Magna Gee Gee 17/2, Winner at Wolverhampton in December. Fair last of 4 to Spirit of Jura in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 5/1) 34 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Ought to be in the shake-up. Two good handicap runs, probably unsuited by run of the race behind Spirit Of Jura latest.
6 (6) (14/1 -75%) Northwest Passage	14 14/1(-75%)	(6) Northwest Passage 14/1, Consistent maiden. 33/1, good third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 12 days ago. Can go well off an easing mark. Third in handicaps the last twice; the return to 1m3f needs to spark some progress.
3 (3) (25/1 -150%) One Horse Town	25 25/1(-150%)	(3) One Horse Town 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 5 in maiden at Newcastle (8f) 22 days ago. Up in distance for handicap debut. Not ruled out. Similar form in four starts (two for this yard); up in trip for handicap debut; needs more.

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TUSCAN STAR arrives here on the back of two wins in maiden/novice company in recent weeks and those performances suggest that a mark of 80 should be workable on his handicap bow. The hat-trick seeking Spirit Of Jura is another with strong form claims, while Royal Alliance edges out Magna Gee Gee and One Horse Town to be best of the rest.

Andrew Balding's TUSCAN STAR arrives on the up so is fancied to make a winning handicap debut now his stamina is unlocked more and complete a hat-trick. Northwest Passage is weighted to have a big say and heads the list of dangers ahead of Magna Gee Gee and Royal Alliance.

Magna Gee Gee can go well but SPIRIT OF JURA (nap) may be able to uphold last month's Southwell placings to complete her hat-trick.

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
3 (3) (10/3 +33%) Currumbin	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(3) Currumbin 10/3, Gained second success for current trainer when winning 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (16f, 5/1) 13 days ago, though very much had run of race. Can give another good account. Unexposed as a stayer and 2-4 over 1m6f+; still improving; respected.
1 (1) (10/3 +26%) Orchestra	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(1) Orchestra 10/3, Winner over hurdles in November. Back on the Flat with tongue strap added, suited by step up in trip in this sphere when second of 9 in handicap (12/1) over C&D 35 days ago. Merits consideration (has had a wind op). Only just missed out over C&D five weeks ago; had a wind op since; one to take seriously.
4 (4) (4/1 -20%) Further Measure	4 4/1(-20%)	(4) Further Measure 4/1, Made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts when scoring in 7-runner handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 2/1) 27 days ago, value for extra coming from the rear of the field under mainly hand riding. Not taken lightly. Good record over 2m and comes here in top form; should be involved once more.
6 (6) (9/2 -13%) The Colorist	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(6) The Colorist 9/2, Off the mark at Lingfield in September. Has run well both outings this year, second of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 17/2) 28 days ago, just failing after a slow start. Up in trip with cheekpieces reapplied. 1m4f AW winner last year; near miss over 1m4f here latest; worth a crack at 2m.
5 (5) (11/2 -120%) Alex The Great	5.5 11/2(-120%)	(5) Alex The Great 11/2, With Jack Doughty back on board, built on his run of in-frame efforts when winning 8-runner handicap (3/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, readily. Could still have more to offer at this trip and he's a major player. Easy C&D win four weeks ago but he's up 5lb against stronger opposition today.
7 (7) (16/1 +36%) Toby Tops	16 16/1(+36%)	(7) Toby Tops 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Failed to improve upped in trip when eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (12f, 33/1) 2 weeks ago, slowly away. Now goes further up in distance with blinkers on 1st time. Has work to do. Well beaten in two handicaps over shorter this month; change of headgear today.
2 (2) (22/1 -10%) Vin Rouge	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Vin Rouge 22/1, C&D winner. Below form over hurdles on final 2 starts last year, seventh of 9 in handicap at Stratford (16.3f, good, 10/1) 172 days ago. Back down to last winning mark on the Flat, but others still more persuasive. Out of sorts over hurdles when last seen; returns from 172 days off in a competitive race.
8 (8) (33/1 +0%) Edna E Mode	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Edna E Mode 33/1, Remains a maiden after 8 starts. On second run for current yard, 15¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Further Measure in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 40/1) 34 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Visor now reached for. Well held in two Class 6 handicaps for new yard; visor needs to have a dramatic effect.

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Further Measure has to be of interest following two wins at Southwell last month, but this is more demanding and preference is for Fergal O'Brien's ORCHESTRA. The five-year-old was only beaten a nose into second over C&D five weeks ago and a subsequent wind operation could help him go one better. Currumbin and The Colorist are others with strong form claims.

ALEX THE GREAT proved at least as good as ever when doubling his tally at this C&D last month, both wins with Jack Doughty in the saddle, and he could be capable of following up having had only the 5 starts at around this trip. Further Measure is respected in his bid for a hat-trick, while Orchestra remains unexposed at this distance on the Flat.

Topweight ORCHESTRA went down narrowly over C&D five weeks ago and can go one better having undergone wind surgery since.

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