1 Thursday 27th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Thursday 27th February 2025

There were 34 Races on Thursday 27th February 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Clonmel, 6 races at Taunton, 6 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 27th February 2025

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

13:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (9/5 +60%) Rubellite	1.8 9/5(+60%)	(4) Rubellite 9/5, Won classified events over C&D and at Southwell in January. Continued her run of good form when third of 11 in 2m Southwell handicap 13 days ago. A must for the shortlist. Form this year features two classified wins; clear third in handicap last time; solid.
5 2nd (5) (13/2 +7%) Fiftyshadesaresdev	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(5) Fiftyshadesaresdev 13/2, Remains a maiden but has been placed in similar races on 4 of his last 6 outings. Each-way claims again. Well capable of being involved but remains a longstanding maiden.
8 3rd (8) (17/2 -42%) Duchess	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(8) Duchess 17/2, Just 1 win from 28 starts but did bounce back to form when second of 9 over C&D (11/1) 27 days ago, running on. Likely to be on the premises if showing up in a similar mood. Sole win at Yarmouth but ran encouragingly in C&D event most recently; possibilities.
1 4th (1) (13/2 -117%) Strategic Fortune	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(1) Strategic Fortune 13/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11f) 20 days ago. Enters calculations. Solid effort last time; major player provided he's as effective upped further in trip.
6 5th (6) (9/2 +63%) Hijo De La Luna	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(6) Hijo De La Luna 9/2, 0-18 on the Flat in Ireland for previous yard. 13/2, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 78 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for Simon West. 20-race maiden in Ireland but this new trip may help on debut for new yard.
9 6th (9) (40/1 -150%) Visitant	40 40/1(-150%)	(9) Visitant 40/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (1¼m, 11/1) 33 days ago. Back up in trip. On a long losing sequence and has recorded only two wins since 2018.
10 7th (10) (100/1 -52%) Wath Court	100 100/1(-52%)	(10) Wath Court 100/1, Remains a maiden after 18 starts. Tenth of 12 in handicap (80/1) at this course (1¼m) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to find on form. Still a maiden and far from consistent.
11 8th (11) (7/1 +65%) Cookie Queen	7 7/1(+65%)	(11) Cookie Queen 7/1, Poor form. Fifth of 8 in classified event at Southwell (1½m) 27 days ago. Must improve. Ran well at this course on handicap debut; has failed to repeat the form since.
12 9th (12) (125/1 -150%) Curious Mrs Fox	125 125/1(-150%)	(12) Curious Mrs Fox 125/1, 66/1 and hooded first time, first run since leaving John Davies when eighth of 9 in classified stakes at this course (7.1f) 33 days ago, finding little. Up in trip. Inconsistent maiden who has shown her best form at 1m.
2 10th (2) (16/1 -14%) Chantilly Moon	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Chantilly Moon 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 16/1, beaten when 7½ lengths when fourth of 8 on handicap debut at Southwell (1½m) 15 days ago. Ran quite encouragingly last time (handicap debut) and may build on that effort.
3 11th (3) (33/1 -230%) Billy Bathgate	33 33/1(-230%)	(3) Billy Bathgate 33/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. Tongue strap on first time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (1½m) when last seen in June. Tongue tie off, first-time hood on. Others are more persuasive. Poor strike-rate and lacks recent match practice; wears first-time hood.
7 12th (7) (14/1 -75%) Yakhabar	14 14/1(-75%)	(7) Yakhabar 14/1, C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 10 in classified event at this course (8f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly back up in trip. Defied higher marks over C&D last February/April; great chance on that form.

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With five of the 12 declared runners set to compete from out of the handicap, carrying top-weight might not be too restrictive for STRATEGIC FORTUNE, who looks well worth a try over this trip at a modest level. Rubellite also appeals having started 2025 with two classified stakes wins (one over C&D) last month, and she was far from disgraced back in a similar handicap at Southwell most recently. Duchess and Fiftyshadesaresdev hold each-way claims.

STRATEGIC FORTUNE went down only to a thriving sort at Southwell last time and is taken to go one better now. Rubellite has been in a good vein of form of late and is second choice ahead of last month's C&D runner-up Duchess.

On recent form RUBELLITE looks particularly solid. Yakhabar, Strategic Fortune and Duchess complete the shortlist.

13:40 Clonmel Maiden Chase 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
3 1st (3) (15/8 -15%) Paggane	1.875 15/8(-15%)	(3) Paggane 15/8, Matched chasing debut effort when third of 11 in beginners chase (11/8) at Fairyhouse (21.2f, good to soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Ought to be popular to make it third time lucky over fences. Dual hurdle winner and made a bright start to life over fences; Townend keeps the faith.
7 2nd (7) (9/4 +0%) Karia Des Blaises	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(7) Karia Des Blaises 9/4, Has taken well to chasing, improving further when second of 11 in beginners chase at Fairyhouse (21.2f, good to soft, 9/2) just over 3 weeks ago. Stable's second string on jockey bookings but is getting 4 lb from her rivals. Improved plenty over fences this term and finished just in front of Paggane latest.
2 3rd (2) (6/4 +20%) Look To The West	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(2) Look To The West 6/4, Made a winning debut at Navan in November 2023. Ran in Graded company both starts since, fifth of 17 to Jade De Grugy in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Hurdle Championship Final at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 33/1) 11 months ago. Obvious chance now chasing for top connections. Point winner; 3rd in a Gr 3 over timber last season; off 333 days and makes chase debut.
6 4th (6) (20/1 +20%) True Testimony	20 20/1(+20%)	(6) True Testimony 20/1, 22/1, matched hurdles form despite some sketchy jumping after 13 months off when fifth of 11 in beginners chase at Fairyhouse (21.2f, good to soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Likely to come up short here though. 2nd in 2 maiden hurdles but a long way behind two of these on chase debut.
1 5th (1) (100/1 -150%) Flidais	100 100/1(-150%)	(1) Flidais 100/1, Latest win in hurdle at Ballinrobe in July. 66/1, ran badly after 5 months off when eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.5f, good) 39 days ago. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip. Dual hurdle winner but tough task on chase debut and best form on quicker ground.
5 6th (5) (200/1 -33%) Spanish Maid	200 200/1(-33%)	(5) Spanish Maid 200/1, Has one standout effort over hurdles last spring and has been comprehensively beaten in a couple of beginners chases in recent weeks. Can only be watched. Modest hurdle performer who hasn't shown anything in two chase starts so far.
4 7th (4) (50/1 +24%) Shantou Princess	50 50/1(+24%)	(4) Shantou Princess 50/1, Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in December. Fared little better than on chasing debut when well-beaten seventh of 11 in beginners chase (50/1) at Fairyhouse (21.2f, good to soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Won a handicap hurdle off 94 earlier this season but struggled in two chase starts.

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KARIA DES BLAISES may be able to confirm form with stablemate Paggane. There was only half a length between the pair at Fairyhouse just over three weeks ago when they filled the places behind another Willie Mullins-trained mare, Zenta. This slight drop in trip may suit the selection better than her rival, who won over 3m1f over timber. The Henry de Bromhead-trained Look To The West is an interesting one on her chase debut. She was last seen finishing fifth in the Grade 1 mares novice hurdle at Fairyhouse last Easter and is a former point-to-point winner.

Henry de Bromhead's string are typically kicking into gear ahead of the spring festivals and his LOOK TO THE WEST gets the nod to make a winning chasing debut having found graded company too much following her winning hurdling debut last season. Willie Mullins looks to have a couple of leading chances in opposition however, with Paggane taken to reverse the placings with Karia des Blaises from their meeting at Fairyhouse earlier this month.

Willie Mullins holds the key with Paggane and KARIA DES BLAISES who met at Fairyhouse; the latter may confirm form if she settles

13:50 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (1/16 +38%) Diamonds For Luck	0.0625 1/16(+38%)	(1) Diamonds For Luck 1/16, Six-figure buy out of the pointing field who is progressing nicely over hurdles, finishing runner-up twice before landing back-to-back novice contests at Wetherby/Sandown in recent months. Underfoot conditions will hold no fears and this looks an excellent opportunity to complete the hat-trick. 2-4 over hurdles after this month's Sandown win; appears to have simple task here.
2 2nd (2) (22/1 -144%) Cornish Comedy	22 22/1(-144%)	(2) Cornish Comedy 22/1, Readily brushed aside sole start in bumpers for Mel Rowley and not figured either start over hurdles/equipped with a hood for new yard this winter. Handicaps over longer trips will be more his bag. Showed only minor promise on last month's hurdling debut and tailed off over C&D since.
3 3rd (3) (10/1 +70%) Manala	10 10/1(+70%)	(3) Manala 10/1, Good start when runner-up in a bumper at Newton Abbot (for Nicky Henderson) back in May 2023. However, that form didn't work out and it's been a low-key start in 2 hurdle runs since returning from a lengthy absence. Another who will be more suited by low-grade handicaps after this. Second in run-of-the-mill bumper in 2023 but safely held in two maiden hurdles this year.

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This looks something of a penalty kick for the Olly Murphy-trained DIAMONDS FOR LUCK. He impressed when fairly bolting up in a deeper race than this over 2m at Sandown recently and, upped in trip, he is hard to oppose. There will doubtless be races to be won with Manala in time, though a major jolt of improvement will be needed if she is to overturn the selection here. Cornish Comedy should chase that pair home.

Already well proven with plenty of give underfoot, this looks a gilt-edged opportunity for promising 6-y-o DIAMONDS FOR LUCK to complete the hat-trick before his sights are raised.

This ought to be a doddle for DIAMONDS FOR LUCK, who has won twice over 2m this winter and is likely to be suited by today's trip.

14:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (3/1 +40%) Show No Fear	3 3/1(+40%)	(1) Show No Fear 3/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 4 on 12.5f course reappearance in January. Excuses when seventh of 10 back here (12.5f again) 12 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and can go well. Second on 12.5f course reappearance and better than result here since; C&D winner.
6 2nd (6) (3/1 +70%) Zephlyn	3 3/1(+70%)	(6) Zephlyn 3/1, C&D winner. 14/1, eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) 24 days ago. Fair on the Flat, creditable fifth over C&D on last Flat run in December. C&D winner; also 2nd over hurdles here last month; not so good since and now back on Flat.
2 3rd (2) (12/1 -71%) Annandale	12 12/1(-71%)	(2) Annandale 12/1, Course winner (1¼m) in January and also went in at Southwell (1½m) in February. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (1¼m, 10/1) 13 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Significantly back up in trip. Wins over 1m2f here and 1m6f at Southwell this year; fair fifth latest; stays 2m.
4 4th (4) (14/1 -600%) Reel Her In	14 14/1(-600%)	(4) Reel Her In 14/1, Two wins from 4 Flat starts last year. Last of 9 in 3m handicap hurdle at Musselburgh in November but better can be expected back on the level. Well held over hurdles latest but progressive on Flat prior to that; been off three months.
5 5th (5) (33/1 +34%) Man Of Riddles	33 33/1(+34%)	(5) Man Of Riddles 33/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m, 100/1) on reappearance 19 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. AW win last January but lost way in spring and well held on reappearance 19 days ago.
7 6th (7) (22/1 +45%) Quercus Robur	22 22/1(+45%)	(7) Quercus Robur 22/1, C&D winner. Last of 7 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (16.5f) 28 days ago. Need to see more. No show since returning from long absence; can only watch.
3 7th (3) (6/4 +14%) Payment Plan	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(3) Payment Plan 6/4, Three 2m wins this winter. Good second of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.5f, 10/11) 24 days ago, just holding on (first past the post but subsequently disqualified). Can gain compensation. Denied a fourth 2m AW win of the winter by the stewards last time; sure to go well.

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PAYMENT PLAN has done nothing but improve since being tasked with greater stamina tests and, having won three times over similar distances since November, he is the most attractive proposition in this event. Reel Her In reverts to the Flat on a competitive mark and rates a serious contender, while similar comments apply to previous C&D winner Zephlyn, whose effectiveness on Tapeta is a handy asset.

PAYMENT PLAN may be able to gain compensation for losing the race in the stewards' room at Wolverhampton earlier this month. Show No Fear is better than he showed here last time and is second choice ahead of Reel Her In, who did well in staying handicaps on turf in the autumn.

Reel Her In likely has more to come but has been off for three months so preference is for the thriving PAYMENT PLAN.

14:15 Clonmel Handicap Chase 23f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
6 1st (6) (4/1 -33%) Maciver	4 4/1(-33%)	(6) Maciver 4/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this season. 3/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 30 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Tongue strap back on. Form choice. Backed up 25l Tramore chase win with 13l Limerick hurdling success, hat-trick on the cards.
8 2nd (8) (11/2 +8%) Spellacy's Cross	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(8) Spellacy's Cross 11/2, 22/1, third of 12 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.2f, good to soft) on debut over fences 22 days ago, running on. Entitled to build on that. Ordinary form over hurdles, made a bright start over fences at Fairyhouse, decent chance.
14 3rd (14) (18/1 +55%) Da Big Fella	18 18/1(+55%)	(14) Da Big Fella 18/1, One win from 31 NH runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Eleventh of 15 in novice chase at Cork (20f, soft, 125/1) 41 days ago. A 15-race maiden over fences, has occasionally run well off a low mark, hard to fancy.
12 4th (12) (25/1 +24%) Important Message	25 25/1(+24%)	(12) Important Message 25/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. 25/1, fell in handicap chase at Thurles (25.1f, good) 68 days ago. Not far off the pace when falling three out at Thurles last time, weak overall chase form.
4 5th (4) (12/1 -50%) My Friend The Wind	12 12/1(-50%)	(4) My Friend The Wind 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Creditable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft, 25/1) 62 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Better hurdler than chaser but has prospects of reaching the money off his current mark.
13 6th (13) (16/1 -33%) Mastermind	16 16/1(-33%)	(13) Mastermind 16/1, Thirty two runs since last win in 2018. 11/1 and visored for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Down Royal (20.6f, good to soft) 63 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Two hurdle wins were as a juvenile in the 2017/18 season, some merit in recent chase form.
10 7th (10) (6/1 +40%) Tangental	6 6/1(+40%)	(10) Tangental 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 19 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (26f, soft, 9/1) 33 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Colm A. Murphy. Two wins over hurdles; yet achieve a similar standard over fences. has changed stable.
1 8th (1) (25/1 -79%) Nibbles	25 25/1(-79%)	(1) Nibbles 25/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form ninth of 16 in hunter chase at Limerick (22.6f, soft, 100/1) 60 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Has shown improved form in points lately, hunter chase form is unconvincing.
9 9th (9) (20/1 +39%) Eddies Pride	20 20/1(+39%)	(9) Eddies Pride 20/1, C&D winner. Pulled up in handicap chase (25/1) at Fairyhouse (26f, soft) 33 days ago, pulled up before last. Won C&D mares' handicap chase last April off 85, recent form implies she may struggle.
7 \|F\| (7) (9/1 +44%) Zolpharine	9 9/1(+44%)	(7) Zolpharine 9/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 9 in handicap chase at this course (16.9f, soft, 14/1) 43 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Modest chase form, plenty of improvement needed from last month's run at this venue.
5 10th (5) (6/1 -9%) Callmedusty	6 6/1(-9%)	(5) Callmedusty 6/1, 18/1, excellent second of 20 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, heavy) 31 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Fell on chase debut prior to that but well worth another chance in this sphere. Prominent when falling on only chase start, worth considering on last month's hurdles run.
3 \|PU\| (3) (8/1 +33%) Mahler Appeal	8 8/1(+33%)	(3) Mahler Appeal 8/1, One win from 21 NH runs. 14/1, bit below form seventh of 19 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (26f, soft) 33 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Decent form last spring, not at best lately, pulled up in Tramore race won by Maciver.
2 \|PU\| (2) (15/2 -7%) Chainofconsequence	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(2) Chainofconsequence 15/2, Unreliable sort. Second of 12 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at this course (19f, soft) 14 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Second off his lower hurdles mark at this venue two weeks ago, could go well again.
11 \|PU\| (11) (50/1 -127%) Ella Rose	50 50/1(-127%)	(11) Ella Rose 50/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (19f, soft, 18/1) 14 days ago, losing place quickly 3 out. Switches from hurdles to chase. Easy to look elsewhere. One good run over hurdles last season, nothing approaching that standard of form since.

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MACIVER comes here in fine form and can complete his hat-trick. The Shirocco gelding was a wide margin winner over fences at Tramore on New Year's Day and followed up over hurdles at Limerick late last month. He is now on the same mark in both codes. Spellacy's Cross ran well back over fences at Fairyhouse last time. Stepping up in trip looked to suit then and he could be the danger despite a 4lb rise. Callmedusty fell on his chase debut and it's interesting that he's tried in handicap company now after a good run over timber last time.

MACIVER has hit top form this year and is fancied to complete the hat-trick back over fences. Spellacy's Cross made an encouraging start to his chase career when third at Fairyhouse 3 weeks ago and rates the main threat ahead of Callmedusty, who arrives on the back of an excellent second over hurdles and is bred to make a chaser.

Several of these showed good form over hurdles last time, notably MACIVER who had previously bolted up over fences. He gets the vote

14:25 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (1/2 +55%) Grenadier Jed	0.5 1/2(+55%)	(4) Grenadier Jed 1/2, Promise on second of 2 starts in bumpers and left previous hurdling exploits in his wake when making a winning handicap debut over C&D 23 days ago, quickening clear final 100 yds. Up 8 lb on the back of that but manner of the victory suggests there's more to come. Much improved form on recent handicap debut, winning readily over C&D; commands respect.
3 2nd (3) (5/1 +17%) Babatunde	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Babatunde 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who advanced his form when third on handicap debut here (23.9f) in January. However, failed to sustain his effort dropped back in trip when fifth of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (19.5f, heavy) 18 days ago. Eased 1 lb ahead of this. Shade disappointing over 2m3f recently but his 3m handicap debut here was promising.
12 3rd (12) (15/2 +12%) Mr Zee	7.5 15/2(+12%)	(12) Mr Zee 15/2, Multiple Flat winner who arrives in decent nick, noted running on when fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f) 6 weeks ago. Harry Cobden an eye-catching booking stepping back up in trip and not discounted. Ran well when fourth of 17 at Wincanton six weeks ago but is 0-11 over hurdles now.
2 4th (2) (17/2 -31%) Colonel Whizz	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(2) Colonel Whizz 17/2, Placed twice in maiden hurdles at up to 2½m and ran up to best in a first-time tongue tie when third of 7 on handicap debut at Huntingdon (19.6f, heavy) when last seen 11 months ago. Returns with yard continuing amongst the winners so worth a second look. Absent since Huntingdon third last March but probably still has potential.
9 5th (9) (33/1 -65%) Missy Mole	33 33/1(-65%)	(9) Missy Mole 33/1, Runner-up completed start in Irish points but little to shout about over hurdles, albeit finding the return to 2m an inadequate test when sixth in novices' handicap at Lingfield 4 weeks ago. Needs to find some improvement stepping back up in distance. Never dangerous when ridden very patiently last month; now 0-6 over hurdles.
11 6th (11) (66/1 -65%) Break Heart Hill	66 66/1(-65%)	(11) Break Heart Hill 66/1, No impact only start in bumpers and similar story sent off at big prices in maiden/novice hurdles. Does at least now get first crack at handicaps from a basement mark but big step forward required. Showed nothing more than tiny glimmers of promise in his qualifying races.
6 7th (6) (22/1 +0%) Raby Mere	22 22/1(+0%)	(6) Raby Mere 22/1, Irish raider who was very easy to back but made more impact than previously with cheekpieces enlisted when fifth in a big-field handicap hurdle at Gowran (2m) 5 weeks ago. Interesting if the market spoke in his favour now stepping back up in trip. Just a respectable fifth on last month's handicap debut but still worth a market check.
5 \|U\| (5) (22/1 0%) D'gesteevo	22 22/1(0%)	(5) D'gesteevo 22/1, Well beaten in bumpers but hinted at ability for the first time fitted with cheekpieces (left off here) on his second of 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles during second half of last year. Goes handicapping now with yard in better form and the market can prove a useful guide. Never dangerous in his qualifying races; moves up in trip for handicap debut.
7 \|U\| (7) (40/1 +0%) Nobody Told Me	40 40/1(+0%)	(7) Nobody Told Me 40/1, Fair Flat winner for Jedd O'Keeffe who made more impact than previously in this sphere when fourth on handicap debut at Stratford (18.7f) last spring. May have needed first start for 9 months when pulled up at Chepstow (19.5f) 18 days ago but good deal of progress required to figure. Still unexposed over hurdles but was pulled up in recent Chepstow handicap, after a layoff.
8 \|PU\| (8) (20/1 +0%) Tribesmans Glory	20 20/1(+0%)	(8) Tribesmans Glory 20/1, Ended losing run with a narrow success over fences at Warwick (20f) in May and resumed in good form, seeming to find 23f taxing his stamina here last month. Lesser effort at Exeter 18 days ago and this veteran switches back to smaller obstacles now. Dual chase winner who reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark; could have a say.
14 \|PU\| (14) (50/1 -100%) Alderley Charlie	50 50/1(-100%)	(14) Alderley Charlie 50/1, No promise in his 3 qualifying runs and left behind gradually when seventh of 10 on handicap debut over C&D 23 days ago. Recent C&D handicap debut not completely devoid of promise but improvement is needed.
13 \|PU\| (13) (50/1 -25%) Joker Jack	50 50/1(-25%)	(13) Joker Jack 50/1, Hinted at ability in his qualifying runs but disappointing start to life in handicaps, tailed-off last of 12 behind Grenadier Jen over C&D 23 days ago. Tongue strap reached for ahead of this. Well beaten in both handicaps, the latter over C&D this month.

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GRENADIER JED improved for a switch to handicaps when running out a comfortable winner over this track and trip earlier this month and he should prove tough to stop, despite an 8lb hike in the ratings. Colonel Whizz wasn't disgraced when finishing third over an extended 2m3f at Huntingdon last time and, provided he is fully tuned up on his return from nearly a year off, he looks well capable of playing a hand off 2lb lower. Rip Wheeler completes the shortlist.

GRENADIER JED left his previous hurdle exploits well behind when making a winning handicap debut over C&D 23 days ago and the manner of that success suggests a subsequent 8 lb rise may not be enough to prevent Robert Walford's unexposed 5-y-o following up. Rip Wheeler appeals as the type to do better now stepping back up in trip and, along with the returning Colonel Whizz and Mr Zee, heads up the dangers.

This looks good for GRENADIER JED (nap), who was an emphatic C&D winner on his recent handicap debut and can improve again.

14:35 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
12 1st (12) (14/1 -115%) Le Yacht	14 14/1(-115%)	(12) Le Yacht 14/1, Fifth of 12 in bumper at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft, 9/1) on NH debut 68 days ago. Can take a step forward on his hurdles debut. Bumper debut fifth gives him something to build on and his yard is in fine form.
11 2nd (11) (4/7 +62%) Walkadina	0.571429 4/7(+62%)	(11) Walkadina 4/7, Made a winning start in this sphere at Uttoxeter in November but she came in a below-form third of 11 in novice at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 63 days ago. The clear form pick if back on her A-game, though, after breathing surgery. Disappointing favourite last time but wind op since and has leading claims if back on song.
6 3rd (6) (28/1 -133%) King Of Records	28 28/1(-133%)	(6) King Of Records 28/1, Fairly useful 1m scorer on Flat in France in 2023. Changed hands for €62,000 but badly in need of the experience after 16 months off when fourth of 7 in novice hurdle over C&D 22 days ago, not knocked about. Seems sure to build on it. Useful French Flat performer who is open to improvement on his second hurdle start.
3 4th (3) (10/1 -150%) Doctor Love	10 10/1(-150%)	(3) Doctor Love 10/1, 18/1 and hooded, posted an encouraging third of 8 in novice over C&D (soft) on hurdles bow 71 days ago, going freely. Capable of better now, especially if proving more tractable. No match for first two when third over C&D on hurdle debut but they look useful; respected.
4 5th (4) (14/1 +0%) Gallant Lion	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Gallant Lion 14/1, Fairly useful 11f flat winner for Alan King. 12/1, showed some promise on his yard/hurding bow when fourth of 7 in novice at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) 17 days ago. Can take a step forward. 4-time Flat winner; soundly beaten fourth on hurdle debut but may build on it; e-w shout.
9 6th (9) (100/1 0%) Quinn's Reward	100 100/1(0%)	(9) Quinn's Reward 100/1, 66/1, built on bumper efforts when fourth of 8 in novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) on his hurdles bow 33 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Open to progress. Down the field in both bumpers and well-beaten fourth at 66-1 on last month's hurdle debut.
7 7th (7) (5/1 +0%) Little Dipper	5 5/1(+0%)	(7) Little Dipper 5/1, 7/1, made a promising hurdling debut when third of 9 in novice at Southwell (15.8f, soft) 24 days ago. This son of Telescope is open to a fair bit of progress. A likely player. Close third on hurdle debut at Southwell; needs a bigger run today but that's possible.
1 8th (1) (50/1 -150%) Amazing Cleni	50 50/1(-150%)	(1) Amazing Cleni 50/1, Has shown fair form in a pair of bumpers, needing a stiffer test when sixth at Kempton (16f, soft, 16/1) 20 days ago. Respected on his hurdles debut. Hurdle debut; showed ability in bumpers but may not come into his own until upped in trip.
10 9th (10) (15/2 +6%) Spectre One	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(10) Spectre One 15/2, 25/1, showed some promise when fourth of 9 in novice at Southwell (15.8f, soft) on his hurdles bow 24 days ago. Capable of improvement for leading yard. Considered. Fourth on on hurdle debut (second start); in top hands and has potential in his pedigree.
5 10th (5) (250/1 -150%) Junior Des Mottes	250 250/1(-150%)	(5) Junior Des Mottes 250/1, Fair form shown in bumpers back in 2023 but no promise gleaned in a trio of hurdles this season. Lots more is required. Third on debut in Wexford bumper in March 2023 but unable to replicate that promise.
8 11th (8) (200/1 -33%) Monticello	200 200/1(-33%)	(8) Monticello 200/1, 150/1, raced freely when a well-held seventh of 10 in novice at Wetherby (16f, heavy) on his hurdles bow 35 days ago. Hooded for 1st time now. No impact when seventh on both starts; a hood goes on.
2 \|PU\| (2) (200/1 -203%) Clever Relation	200 200/1(-203%)	(2) Clever Relation 200/1, Fair winner at 11f on flat. 250/1 for Hughie Morrison but yet to match that form in a pair of novice hurdles at Taunton and Chepstow for his new yard. Needs a big step forward. Two-time Flat winner but well beaten at triple-figure odds this winter on both hurdle runs.

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This looks a trappy contest to open proceedings, so only a tentative vote goes to WALKADINA. David Pipe's mare showed up well for a long way before fading into third over 1m7f at Wincanton recently and, making her first start since wind surgery, she gets the vote to put her experience to good use. Little Dipper shaped with plenty of promise when third over 2m at Southwell on his first start over hurdles and he could emerge as the main danger, while Spectre One completes the shortlist.

Mel Rowley's son of Telescope LITTLE DIPPER shaped well when third on his hurdles debut at Southwell and is fancied to build on it and get off the mark at the chief expense of form pick Walkadina, who resumes on the back of wind surgery after a below-par Wincanton third. Spectre One, Doctor Love and King of Records appeal as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours.

The mare WALKADINA holds leading claims based on her creditable Listed fourth at Newbury in November and gets the nod.

14:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 1st (2) (50/1 -257%) Mersea	50 50/1(-257%)	(2) Mersea 50/1, Won on AW at Southwell last April. Found life tougher on turf in 4 subsequent outings last year but is back on a good mark if fully primed after 9 months off. Below best when last seen last May but returns on a handy mark and is not discounted.
9 2nd (9) (5/2 +38%) Just Ten High	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(9) Just Ten High 5/2, Fourth AW win since September when seeing off 8 rivals at Wolverhampton at the start of this month. 3/1, creditable second of 8 over C&D since. Respected off the same mark. Two wins this winter and a near-miss over C&D last week; key player off the same mark.
5 3rd (5) (20/1 -186%) Bellagio Man	20 20/1(-186%)	(5) Bellagio Man 20/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in December. Also twice runner-up over C&D this year but another slow start scuppered him here last week. Comes with risks. Slow-starter but won over C&D in December and might not be far away.
4 4th (4) (4/1 +20%) Tomorrow Day	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Tomorrow Day 4/1, Has an excellent course record, winning 5 times since September. Creditable placed efforts over C&D on his last 3 outings and there's no reason why he won't give another good account. Five course wins since September and went close over C&D last week; bang there once more.
6 5th (6) (7/1 +13%) Too Much	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Too Much 7/1, C&D winner. 15/2, bit below form sixth of 11 in C&D handicap at this C&D 13 days ago, racing too freely without his usual hood (back on now). Not discounted. C&D winner in October but form has taken a slight dip the last twice.
11 5th (11) (33/1 -65%) Asadjumeirah	33 33/1(-65%)	(11) Asadjumeirah 33/1, Two C&D wins already this year but only a respectable fifth of 7 here last Thursday. Two C&D wins this year but out of the three at Southwell and over C&D the last twice.
1 7th (1) (11/2 +45%) Royal Pleasure	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(1) Royal Pleasure 11/2, Unreliable sort. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6f, 9/1) 15 days ago, nearest finish. On a reduced mark and caught the eye when sixth at Southwell last time; not ruled out.
10 8th (10) (16/1 -129%) Tickets	16 16/1(-129%)	(10) Tickets 16/1, C&D winner in January but not in the same form when only eighth of 11 back here 13 days ago. Mixed form here across last few starts but won over C&D in October and last month.
7 9th (7) (17/2 -21%) Call Glory	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(7) Call Glory 17/2, Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (6f) 27 days ago. One to consider. On long losing run but good second at Southwell last time and the winner has followed up.
3 10th (3) (13/2 -18%) Brian The Snail	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(3) Brian The Snail 13/2, Course win in December. 7/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 10 days ago. Has good chance on form. 11yo who won here in December and went close at Wolverhampton recently; solid claims.
8 11th (8) (100/1 -150%) Inanna	100 100/1(-150%)	(8) Inanna 100/1, Two turf wins last autumn but has had issues at the start on both AW outings this winter, unseating leaving the stalls on the first occasion and losing many lengths when last of 8 here 7 days ago. Risky. Two turf wins in September but issues in the stalls the last twice and now 0-13 on AW.

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TOMORROW DAY went up 5lb after winning over C&D last month but has run with credit to be placed three times since. That reliability earns him the vote, while veteran performer Brian The Snail seems as enthusiastic as ever and is a must for the shortlist after going close at Wolverhampton 10 days ago. Just Ten High and Call Glory also merit consideration.

BRIAN THE SNAIL may be 11 but his latest Wolverhampton near miss shows there's still plenty of life in his legs and he can add to his 5f course win in December. C&D specialist Tomorrow Day is feared most ahead of Call Glory and Just Ten High.

The progressive 4yo JUST TEN HIGH has won twice this winter and can add to that tally, having gone very close over C&D last time.

14:50 Clonmel Claiming Hurdle 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
7 1st (7) (4/1 +0%) Ellaat	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Ellaat 4/1, Fairly useful at his best in this sphere and shaped as if retaining ability after 12 months off when third of 11 to Robinstown in claiming hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy, 4/1) 30 days ago, doing best of those from off the pace. Fancied to be much closer to that rival with that under his belt. Should be better for run behind Robinstown at Limerick, may reverse form over this trip.
8 2nd (8) (10/3 +58%) Connors Cross	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(8) Connors Cross 10/3, Fair hurdles winner earlier in career. Disappointing on 2 of his 3 starts since returning from a lengthy absence, ninth of 11 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.3f, soft) 42 days ago. Returns to hurdling now for new yard but there have been signs of temperament creeping in. Fair fourth on chasing debut at this venue in December, not a good last time, new yard now.
9 3rd (9) (9/1 +36%) Jack Du Large	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Jack Du Large 9/1, Fair hurdler. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft), behind when pulled up 3 out. Off 9 months. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Absent since pulled at Tramore last June, cheekpieces tried now, others make more appeal.
2 4th (2) (5/1 -43%) Lightkeeper	5 5/1(-43%)	(2) Lightkeeper 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 14/1 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable seventh of 13 in novice chase at this course (20.3f, soft) 14 days ago. Return to this sphere could well help him now. 9/22m5f Galway maiden winner, this may prove a bit short but seems to be yard's best hope.
6 5th (6) (250/1 -150%) Opera Point	250 250/1(-150%)	(6) Opera Point 250/1, Down the field in completed starts under Rules and likely set for another struggle. Never closer than tenth in seven starts over hurdles, impossible to make a case for her.
3 6th (3) (6/4 +25%) Robinstown	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(3) Robinstown 6/4, Veteran who returned to form to land Limerick claiming hurdle (21f) for second successive year 30 days ago, soon well clear and in command last. A repeat here gives him definite claims again. Won 2m5f claimer at Limerick, strong contender though the shorter trip is a concern.
10 7th (10) (16/1 +20%) Voice Of Reason	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Voice Of Reason 16/1, Fairly useful at up to 11f on Flat but has become disappointing in this sphere, well held when sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at this course (19f, soft) 14 days ago. Moderate seventh behind Robinstown at Limerick, lowest-rated of trainer's three runners.
5 8th (5) (50/1 -213%) Jollybops	50 50/1(-213%)	(5) Jollybops 50/1, Malinas gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Blondes No More, stayed 2½m. Dam dual bumper winner. Betting can provide a useful guide on debut. Dam's two bumper wins came on quick ground, lacks experience, heavy going may not suit.
1 9th (1) (33/1 -340%) Cafe Con Leche	33 33/1(-340%)	(1) Cafe Con Leche 33/1, Fairly useful hurdler. C&D winner who was holding form well on the Flat before a lesser effort when eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16.2f, good to soft) in November. Still, he's no forlorn hope back from a break/down in class. Has won for this rider but the stable probably has a better chance with Ellaat.
4 10th (4) (250/1 -279%) Cabra Road	250 250/1(-279%)	(4) Cabra Road 250/1, Twice-raced mare who again finished well held when fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at this course (16.1f, soft, 200/1) 14 days ago. Hard to fancy even allowing for the drop in grade. Towards the back in outings at Tramore and Clonmel, safe to leave out of calculations.

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ROBINSTOWN takes a drop in trip here but may be able to land his third claiming hurdle. The Stowaway gelding led his rivals a merry dance again in the two-mile-five contest at Limerick late last month having won the same race the previous year. This looks like another nice opportunity. Cafe Con Leche is top rated with a mark of 121 and should go well despite conceding weight to his rivals. Lightkeeper reverts to the smaller obstacles and is capable of playing a big part in this company.

LIGHTKEEPER hasn't kicked on from a promising start over fences in recent months, yet a return to hurdling/drop in grade can see Gordon Elliott's 7-y-o in a better light and he shades the vote to come out on top with the blinkers retained. Ellaat didn't shape at all badly following a layoff when third behind re-opposing Robinstown at Limerick 4 weeks ago, and that pair head up the dangers.

Having been absent for almost a year ELLAAT possibly needed the run at Limerick. He may reverse form with Robinstown over this trip

15:00 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (5/4 +0%) Good Friday Fairy	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(3) Good Friday Fairy 5/4, Low-key start to this season but back to very best fitted with this headgear when wide-margin winner at Wincanton 12 days ago. 8 lb rise looks fair so big shout with a repeat. Back in prime form in first-time cheekpieces at Wincanton recently, winning by 16l.
1 2nd (1) (9/2 -50%) Gyenyame	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(1) Gyenyame 9/2, Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner who has the size to make a chaser and built on his debut over fences when easily landing odds in maiden at Exeter in November. However, looked moody when remote third in a Wincanton handicap since and blinkers now applied. Raced lazily when well-held third on latest outing; needs blinkers to perk him up.
4 3rd (4) (11/1 +21%) The Boola Boss	11 11/1(+21%)	(4) The Boola Boss 11/1, Scored at Stratford in the spring but has failed to fire on his last 2 starts, pulled up at Chepstow on latter occasion. Can go well fresh but still has something to prove back from a break with usual tongue strap left off. Won in early part of season but out of form when last seen in autumn; wants good ground.
2 4th (2) (10/3 +49%) Heros	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(2) Heros 10/3, Started chase career with a brace of 18f wins here last season and finished campaign with seconds at Wetherby/Haydock. Ran badly after 10 months off at Haydock though fared a little bit better when fourth at Sandown. Not dismissed back at this venue. Dual course winner last season; yet to strike form this term but still shortlisted.
5 5th (5) (5/1 -25%) Flash Gorcombe	5 5/1(-25%)	(5) Flash Gorcombe 5/1, Fourth chase win of his career when wide-margin winner at Exeter (heavy) on New Year's Day. Not in same form there 18 days ago but type to bounce back. Career-best form when winning at Exeter on New Year's Day but seemingly on tough mark now.

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Gyenyame ran in snatches when finishing third over 2m4f at Wincanton last time out and he merits respect off a sliding mark now sporting blinkers for the first time. That said, GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY is narrowly preferred. He fairly bolted up over 2m4f at Wincanton earlier this month and an 8lb rise may not be enough to thwart his bid for a double. This represents an ease in grade for Heros and it would be no surprise if the course winner were able to make his presence felt in a race like this.

GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY responded well to this headgear when a wide-margin winner at Wincanton 12 days ago so can defy an 8 lb rise with all his rivals arriving on the back of his disappointing effort. Heros may emerge as the biggest threat back at a course he's 2 from 2 at.

Dual course winner HEROS is on a good mark and gets the nod in the hope he's back in peak form for this third run of the season.

15:10 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 1st (5) (9/2 -13%) Faitque De L'isle	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Faitque De L'isle 9/2, Built on a couple of reasonably encouraging efforts to record a second career success from a mark 21 lb lower than the first in 11-runner event over C&D (soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Handicapper has reacted with a 6 lb rise but no surprise to see him in the shake up. Won over C&D three weeks ago; modest strike-rate but entitled to respect nevertheless.
3 2nd (3) (3/1 +14%) Puddlesinthepark	3 3/1(+14%)	(3) Puddlesinthepark 3/1, Has tumbled in the weights this season and perhaps benefited from refitted cheekpieces as he ended a long losing run in 10-runner handicap at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) just over a fortnight ago. His overall profile shows he isn't an obvious follow-up candidate, however. Won with these cheekpieces back on at Hereford and remains well treated back up 5lb.
1 3rd (1) (5/1 -167%) Felton Bellevue	5 5/1(-167%)	(1) Felton Bellevue 5/1, Had dropped below his last winning mark and took advantage in emphatic fashion when bolting up in 8-runner event at Lingfield (23.5f, soft) last week, able to be named the winner some way out. Carries a 7 lb penalty which is negated by his amateur, so fancied to be in the mix. 11l win at Lingfield last week; tough to beat under penalty if repeating that form.
6 4th (6) (40/1 +20%) Higgs	40 40/1(+20%)	(6) Higgs 40/1, Went through a good spell last May, scoring at Uttoxeter and Ffos Las. Arrives here badly out of sorts however, so others preferred. Won off this mark last May but this 12yo has struggled on his last four starts.
4 5th (4) (11/2 -65%) Whynotnowroy	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(4) Whynotnowroy 11/2, Signed off for Keiran Burke with success at Fontwell last May. Resumed for his new stable with a good second there in November and having ran poorly next time, showed plenty to work on sent chasing at Taunton (23f, good to soft) last month, faring best of those held up. Fancied to build on that. Fourth of 14 on chase debut at Taunton despite bad mistake three out; could be in the mix.
2 \|PU\| (2) (4/1 +60%) Pearl Island	4 4/1(+60%)	(2) Pearl Island 4/1, Maiden over hurdles but improved with first-time blinkers enlisted when striking at the second attempt in this sphere at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) just before Christmas. Not in same form on both subsequent starts however, so needs to bounce back. Won at Uttoxeter in December on second chase start but two lesser runs have followed.

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FELTON BELLEVUE fairly bolted up over an extended 2m7f at Lingfield last week and he is fancied to supplement that victory, with Charlie Case's claim effectively cancelling out the 7lb penalty. Puddlesinthepark was last seen running out a ready winner over 3m1f at Hereford earlier this month and he must be respected off 5lb higher, while recent C&D scorer Faitque De L'Isle also merits consideration.

WHYNOTNOWROY showed plenty to work on sent chasing when fourth at Taunton last month and, far less exposed as a chaser than his opposition, Neil Mulholland's 7-y-o is fancied to go a few places better at the expense of Felton Bellevue, who sluiced through the mud to score at Lingfield last week and has an amateur offsetting a 7 lb penalty. Faitque de l'Isle and Puddlesinthepark were both last-time-out winners and they can fight out third spot.

This could go to WHYNOTNOWROY, who did well to finish fourth on his chase debut at Taunton following a bad mistake three out.

15:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (4/1 +0%) Castan	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Castan 4/1, On a hat-trick after wins at Southwell and over C&D in recent weeks, both under Paul Mulrennan. A further 6 lb rise demands more but still much respected in his current mood. Two from two since wearing cheekpieces; recorded the latest win over C&D; respected.
8 2nd (8) (9/2 -29%) Maharajas Express	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(8) Maharajas Express 9/2, Arrives on the back of a pair of 5f wins at Wolverhampton this month. Came with another strong run to lead in the dying strides there on Monday and a 5 lb penalty may not prevent him going in again. Incurs 5lb penalty for narrow win on Monday but has to be feared in current form.
9 3rd (9) (50/1 -150%) Golden Rainbow	50 50/1(-150%)	(9) Golden Rainbow 50/1, Six wins from 20 runs last year, the latest over C&D in September. 25/1, 8 lengths ninth of 10 to Castan on C&D reappearance 13 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot. All C&D wins in Class 6; down the field in this grade two weeks ago.
7 4th (7) (14/1 +0%) Match Play	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Match Play 14/1, Fifth of 8 in C&D handicap on reappearance 23 days ago, shaping as if he'd be better for the run. Merits consideration. Still seeking first AW win but ran respectably over C&D on reappearance.
1 5th (1) (7/2 +53%) Dark Kestrel	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(1) Dark Kestrel 7/2, C&D winner. 11/2, bit below form when fourth of 10 over C&D 7 days ago. Can start slowly. Scored over C&D in October on most recent Class 5 attempt; consistent since.
4 6th (4) (17/2 -31%) Above	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(4) Above 17/2, C&D winner in January and also second here next time. Bit below form when third of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f) 14 days ago but may do better back at Newcastle. Consistent this winter but some of these rivals have better recent strike-rates.
2 7th (2) (8/1 -14%) Our Absent Friends	8 8/1(-14%)	(2) Our Absent Friends 8/1, C&D winner. Respectable third of 9 over C&D 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Back on a winning mark. Largely consistent at this track since returned to AW; frame possibilities.
10 8th (10) (6/1 -9%) Oriental Prince	6 6/1(-9%)	(10) Oriental Prince 6/1, Third C&D win of the winter when seeing off 7 rivals last month. Merely pushed out on that occasion so a further 4lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent another prominent showing. Has done very well at Newcastle since wearing a hood; could improve further.
6 9th (6) (18/1 +10%) General Assembly	18 18/1(+10%)	(6) General Assembly 18/1, Visored first time, first run since leaving Harry Eustace when eighth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Kempton (6f) 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort after racing too freely. Sole attempt over 5f resulted in his only win; interesting back at this trip.
5 10th (5) (16/1 -60%) Leodis Dream	16 16/1(-60%)	(5) Leodis Dream 16/1, C&D winner in October. 8/1, creditable third of 8 on C&D reappearance. Entitled to come on for the run. C&D success in October; solid third here this month on reappearance.

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This is open and only a tentative vote can go to ORIENTAL PRINCE. Jim Goldie's charge has found considerable improvement since having a hood applied in December, winning three of his four starts since, and a further 4lb rise might not be enough to stop the progressive four-year-old. Maharajas Express left it late to get up at Wolverhampton on Monday. The gelding must shoulder a 5lb penalty today but merits respect in search of the three-timer, while fellow hat-trick seeker Castan and Leodis Dream are just two more to consider.

A competitive sprint featuring a few thriving sorts. MAHARAJAS EXPRESS can strike while the iron is hot and complete a quick hat-trick but Oriental Prince and Castan also arrive in winning form and are likely to ensure the selection doesn't get things all his own way. Match Play should strip fitter for his reappearance and also merits respect.

This is quite a competitive affair but the strong temptation is to side with CASTAN, who is 2-2 since wearing cheekpieces.

15:25 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
7 (7) (5/1 0%) Kp's Ladyofknock	5 5/1(0%)	(7) Kp's Ladyofknock 5/1, C&D winner has been in fine form for stable 11/2, creditable third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) 37 days ago. Further improvement not ruled out. Course win in December but was 8l behind Sights Unseen latest and others preferred.
17 1st (17) (66/1 -32%) Volez Vous	66 66/1(-32%)	(17) Volez Vous 66/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time when seventeenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Punchestown (23f, heavy) 31 days ago. Significantly back down in trip and tongue strap on for 1st time. RESERVE. 0-9 and nothing to suggest she can get her head in front so far this season; reserve.
12 2nd (12) (25/1 +24%) Bhean Saibhre	25 25/1(+24%)	(12) Bhean Saibhre 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden took a step in the right direction when ninth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Naas (15.9f, heavy) 32 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and could have a bit more to offer on handicap hurdle debut. 0-7 on Flat; hasn't shown enough in 3 runs over timber to suggest opening mark is workable.
10 3rd (10) (25/1 0%) Heidi's Frontiere	25 25/1(0%)	(10) Heidi's Frontiere 25/1, Went backwards from reappearance when eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 13/2) 42 days ago. Bit to prove now. 0-9 under rules but outran odds on return; poor run on follow-up bid and unproven on heavy.
5 4th (5) (5/2 +17%) Sights Unseen	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(5) Sights Unseen 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden caught the eye on first run since leaving Shay Slevin when excellent second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) 37 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and very much of interest on second start in handicap company. 2nd in 2 points; big run on yard bow when beaten half a length; respected despite 5lb rise.
11 5th (11) (66/1 -100%) Set My Love Free	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) Set My Love Free 66/1, Has shown little in two starts since a lengthy absence. Lots to find on handicap debut. Minor promise in bumpers in 2022; shown nothing in 3 maiden hurdles since; h'cap debut.
8 6th (8) (10/1 -25%) Siul Molly Siul	10 10/1(-25%)	(8) Siul Molly Siul 10/1, Took a significant step forward with cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (19f, soft) 14 days ago. Remains of interest in this sort of company despite drop back to 2 miles. Bounced back from low-key efforts when 2nd here (2m3f) latest but may be vulnerable at 2m.
4 7th (4) (9/1 -6%) Tingarran Express	9 9/1(-6%)	(4) Tingarran Express 9/1, C&D winner. One win from 28 NH runs. Creditable second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.4f, good to soft, 15/2), no match for winner. Live contender if ready to roll after 6 months off. Sole win came here; 2nd in 5 of 7 starts since; off 195 days but can't be ruled out.
2 8th (2) (66/1 -371%) Ciao Adios	66 66/1(-371%)	(2) Ciao Adios 66/1, Poor Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.3f, good, 14/1). Off 7 months but could improve on handicap hurdle debut. Showed she had a future over timber last summer; different ground and off 219 days though.
3 9th (3) (6/1 +57%) Miss Lia	6 6/1(+57%)	(3) Miss Lia 6/1, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in August. Shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.9f, heavy) 53 days ago but best form has come on better ground. Off the mark in 2m5f Tramore maiden hurdle; hasn't kicked on in h'caps and drops in trip.
13 10th (13) (10/1 +0%) Sceptred Isle	10 10/1(+0%)	(13) Sceptred Isle 10/1, Dual winner on Flat last year and not disgraced when fifth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, soft) 97 days ago. Each-way player. Dual Flat winner; in good form on the level in 2024 but was beaten fav over timber latest.
14 11th (14) (10/1 +50%) Well Loved	10 10/1(+50%)	(14) Well Loved 10/1, Had lost her way last season and now has first run for yard after leaving Miss Elizabeth Doyle. Point winner recently but others have stronger claims. Dead-heated to win a point earlier this month but likely to find 2m sharp back under rules.
9 12th (9) (7/1 +42%) Go Gill Go	7 7/1(+42%)	(9) Go Gill Go 7/1, Fared much better when 16/1, respectable third of 14 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.1f, soft) 14 days ago. Looks fairly treated and merits consideration. Losing run since 2021 but placed in 3 runs last term and C&D 3rd latest was promising.
16 13th (16) (33/1 +0%) A Family Affair	33 33/1(+0%)	(16) A Family Affair 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good) 68 days ago. May be better suited by a handicap hurdle. Tailed off at huge odds in 3 maiden starts; pedigree suggests she might want further.
6 14th (6) (17/2 +39%) Barryroe Madam	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(6) Barryroe Madam 17/2, Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft, 11/1) 63 days ago but may find this trip too sharp. 0-12; and better efforts have come over further; likely to struggle back at this trip.
1 \|PU\| (1) (10/1 +50%) Chautuaqua	10 10/1(+50%)	(1) Chautuaqua 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Easy to back when 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 33 days ago but that was a step in the right direction. Showed more when fifth at Fairyhouse latest and feasibly treated on old form; ground fine.
18 \|PU\| (18) (66/1 -100%) Queen Of Seduction	66 66/1(-100%)	(18) Queen Of Seduction 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. 250/1 and may have needed the run when unseated rider in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 24 days ago. RESERVE. Dual Flat winner; beaten when unseating at Punchestown this month; best watched; reserve.

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C&D winner KP'S LADYOFKNOCK may be able to strike again here. She hasn't had the best of luck in her two runs since winning here in December. The Policy Maker mare was carried out subsequently at Fairyhouse and ran a solid race in Down Royal despite being pestered by a loose horse. She is 5lb better off now with Sights Unseen, who chased home Prince Quattro at Down Royal. That mare finished off well then but this ground is an unknown. Philip Rothwell is in flying form and Miss Lia is another that has to be on the shortlist.

GO GILL GO has some solid form over C&D, including when third earlier this month, and she makes appeal from a career-low mark. Sights Unseen showed plenty of promise when second on handicap debut and remains open to improvement while Tingarran Express would be interesting if ready to roll.

This can go the way of SIGHTS UNSEEN who was only narrowly denied on her debut for Gavin Cromwell when 8l clear of Kp's Ladyofknock

15:35 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 1st (2) (5/4 +0%) Badbury Rings	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(2) Badbury Rings 5/4, Had been shaping up well and got off the mark in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) 12 days ago, plenty in hand. Open to further improvement and looks capable of following up. Won comfortably under confident ride last week; up 9lb but still commands respect.
8 2nd (8) (5/1 +23%) Drash On Ruby	5 5/1(+23%)	(8) Drash On Ruby 5/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs but again ran respectably when third of 12 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at this course (19f, soft) 23 days ago. Up in trip and should give another good account. Kept on for third on both starts this year (2m5f/2m3f) and looks well worth a crack at 3m.
4 3rd (4) (11/1 +21%) Valens Bruyee	11 11/1(+21%)	(4) Valens Bruyee 11/1, Took a step back in the right direction returned to hurdling when second at Ffos Las (20f) in December but wasn't in anything like the same form at Newbury since. Ran big race at Ffos Las in December but was quickly back in the doldrums on latest outing.
7 4th (7) (33/1 -106%) Sirekoff	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Sirekoff 33/1, Winner at Newton Abbot in August but below form in handicaps all 3 starts since. Won 2m2f maiden on stable debut but three underwhelming handicap runs followed; new trip.
1 5th (1) (10/1 -150%) Salley Gardens	10 10/1(-150%)	(1) Salley Gardens 10/1, Ran up to best when second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 35 days ago. Sure to be firmly in the mix with a repeat. Back from long absence with three good runs this season; likely contender again.
3 6th (3) (16/1 -60%) Longshanks	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) Longshanks 16/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Rare below-par effort when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) 45 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly. Ran okay when back under rules last month and Harry Cobden takes the ride today.
6 7th (6) (13/2 +41%) Looking For Larry	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(6) Looking For Larry 13/2, Pulled up in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, soft, 10/3) on debut over fences 18 days ago, whipping round start and losing touch 5 out. Quickly reverts to hurdling. Landed a gamble at Exeter in January but looked unenthusiastic on recent chase debut.
5 \|PU\| (5) (5/1 +64%) Iris Des Issards	5 5/1(+64%)	(5) Iris Des Issards 5/1, 14/1, found run of good form coming to a halt when tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 42 days ago. Up in trip. Began season with two good runs but disappointed in January.

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Now that the penny has dropped for BADBURY RINGS after a comfortable success over slightly further at Wincanton last time out, the six-year-old looks capable of following up off a 9lb higher mark. Runner-up on two of his last three starts, Salley Gardens could find plenty of improvement for the step up in trip, while similar comments apply to Drash On Ruby, who remains a maiden after 16 starts.

BADBURY RINGS got the job done with far more in hand than the bare margin implies at Wincanton 12 days ago and surely has further progress and wins in him on that evidence. Salley Gardens and Drash On Ruby are feared most in that order.

Neil Mulholland's BADBURY RINGS seemed to have a fair bit left in the tank when winning at Wincanton recently and can follow up.

15:45 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (10/1 +17%) Felicie Du Maquis	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Felicie Du Maquis 10/1, Dual winning pointer and matched that tally in novice hurdles in 2022/2023 season. Pulled up on chase debut only run last season and probably needed the outing (after 15-months off) when reappearing at Chepstow earlier this month. Remains lightly-raced for her age and yard won this race in 2024. Encouraging comeback run this month and this 10yo is well treated on her old form; chance.
2 2nd (2) (9/4 +50%) Gaye Legacy	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(2) Gaye Legacy 9/4, Likeable mare won of a pair of handicap hurdles last season and bounced back on reappearance (had run well fresh previously) when finishing fourth in a stronger mares' race from 3 lb out of the handicap at Sandown (23.5f, heavy) 26 days ago. Very much respected back down in class. Very solid campaign last season and could improve upon this month's fair comeback run.
6 3rd (6) (11/2 +27%) Minniemum	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(6) Minniemum 11/2, Seemingly as good as she's been over hurdles when third of 11 in a handicap at Warwick (25f, good to soft) 34 days ago and not one to dismiss racing off the same mark on the back of a career-best effort. Fair third at Warwick last time but she's won just one of her 18 starts.
3 4th (3) (2/1 +43%) Looking As You Are	2 2/1(+43%)	(3) Looking As You Are 2/1, Twice successful in maiden/novice company last season (including at this venue). Benefitted from a return to this track when gamely landing a handicap hurdle (21.3f) earlier this month, despite some errant jumping. Step up to 3m should suit and can go well in bid to maintain unbeaten record here. Made it 2-2 here last time and she could have more to offer now back up in trip.
4 5th (4) (12/1 -20%) Victoria Milano	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Victoria Milano 12/1, Dual novice hurdle winner including on debut at this course last season but hasn't looked like winning in two starts in handicaps. Failed to improve when tried over fences last time and while not ruled out racing off her lowest mark to date in handicap hurdles, others appear more progressive. Below best this season but not a forlorn hope now back up to a staying trip.
5 \|PU\| (5) (5/1 -233%) Komedy Kicks	5 5/1(-233%)	(5) Komedy Kicks 5/1, Four-times a winner over hurdles, including on previous two starts having been rejuvenated since switching to this yard. Showed a good attitude when winning at Catterick (19.3f) last month, pulling out extra close home and seemingly worth a go at this trip on that evidence. Open to more improvement. Still early days for new yard; won her last two (2m2f/2m3f) and strong claims if she stays.

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KOMEDY KICKS has notched two wins from three starts for the Skelton's and looks the type this yard tend to excel with. She was doing her best work late on when scoring narrowly over an extended 2m3f at Catterick last month and with her stamina drawn out further off 3lb higher, she gets the nod to bring up the hat-trick. Looking As You Are rediscovered her shooting boots on a foray into this grade last time and another bold bid looks likely off 3lb higher, while Gaye Legacy is also noteworthy.

Having finished an eye-catching fourth in a stronger mares' event at the beginning of February, GAYE LEGACY may be able to make the most of this drop in class. Despite being bred for the Flat, hat-trick seeking Komedy Kicks is progressing over hurdles, particularly since joining the Skelton operation, and she looks worth a crack at this longer trip. Looking As You Are boasts a perfect record at this track and merits consideration in a trappy enough contest.

Gaye Legacy is respected now back down in grade but preference is for LOOKING AS YOU ARE, who made it 2-2 here last time.

15:55 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 1st (5) (2/5 +40%) Regalian	0.4 2/5(+40%)	(5) Regalian 2/5, Kingman half-brother to useful 1¼m-11.5f winner Theory of Tides, Dam, Australian 5f-6f (Group 3) winner, sister to smart Australian sprinter Passive Aggressive. Needs taking seriously on debut. Kingman half-brother to a middle-distance winner, out of a sprinter; respected debutant.
1 2nd (1) (18/1 -29%) Oberon Hill	18 18/1(-29%)	(1) Oberon Hill 18/1, Tailed off in bumper but at least hinted at ability on Flat debut when fourth of 5 in novice at this course (8f, 33/1) 2 weeks ago. Fourth of five over 1m here this month, improving on his bumper effort.
4 3rd (4) (2/1 -45%) Go Out	2 2/1(-45%)	(4) Go Out 2/1, €90,000 yearling, Hello Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including 1m-1¼m winner Giofra and 1m/8.6f winner Big Baz, both smart, and useful 9.5f-12.5f winner Gradara. Dam 2-y-o 6f/7f winner. Likely player in weak novice. 90,000euros yearling; Hello Youmzain half-brother to 11 winners; interesting newcomer.
2 4th (2) (150/1 -88%) Woodrafff	150 150/1(-88%)	(2) Woodrafff 150/1, 3,000 gns foal, €9,000 yearling, Eqtidaar gelding. Dam, ran once at 2 yrs, half-sister to useful 6f winner No Nonsense. 80/1, no promise when last of 5 in novice at this course (8f) on debut 13 days ago. Trailed home last of five in 1m contest here two weeks ago.
3 5th (3) (125/1 -25%) Masala Chai	125 125/1(-25%)	(3) Masala Chai 125/1, Little impact in 3 bumpers for as many yards. Improved effort here in latest bumper start but the form is modest.

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Oberon Hill (fourth) and Woodrafff (fifth) met over the mile here recently and both would need to improve, especially having to concede weight to a pair of interesting debutants in REGALIAN and Go Out, of which the former is preferred. The son of Kingman is a half-brother to the useful Theory Of Tides, who won his first two racecourse appearances for the Gosdens last year, and, if possessing anywhere near that level of ability, he might prove too strong.

A likely match between the 2 well-bred newcomers, with Kingman colt REGALIAN preferred to Hello Youmzain gelding Go Out before market clues.

With the form standard modest, interesting newcomers REGALIAN and Go Out could well fight out this race.

16:00 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
17 (17) (200/1 0%) She's Got Gears	200 200/1(0%)	(17) She's Got Gears 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 18 in novice hurdle at this course (19f, soft, 200/1) 14 days ago. Down the field in two maiden hurdle outings. the latest over C&D a fortnight ago.
12 1st (12) (9/4 +32%) Onlymammycanloveme	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(12) Onlymammycanloveme 9/4, 33/1, third of 7 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on bumper debut 33 days ago. Much respected back over hurdles. Two fair hurdle runs before bumper third that has been well advertised by the winner.
1 2nd (1) (11/8 -10%) St Cuthbert's Cave	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(1) St Cuthbert's Cave 11/8, Fair hurdler. 7/1, creditable third of 14 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. In the mix. Tongue-tie seems to have brought about a return to form, good prospects in this company.
13 3rd (13) (4/1 +33%) The Night Agent	4 4/1(+33%)	(13) The Night Agent 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 12 in bumper (28/1) at Naas (18.7f, heavy) 32 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Not ruled out. Vastly improved when 5l second at Naas a month ago drawing a long way clear of the third.
6 4th (6) (9/1 +59%) Is Charlie Around	9 9/1(+59%)	(6) Is Charlie Around 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, good fifth of 18 in novice hurdle at this course (16.1f, soft) 14 days ago. Respected. Not disgraced in outings at Limerick and this venue, will probably need a handicap mark.
5 5th (5) (10/3 +39%) Hitak	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(5) Hitak 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Badly hampered 4 out when a good sixth of 15 in novice hurdle (28/1) at Naas (18.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. A likely player. Three wins in points, suffered interference at Naas since a pleasing run at this venue.
7 6th (7) (12/1 +14%) Kashchei	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Kashchei 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 14 in bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, good) 124 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Samuel Drinkwater. Placed in two bumpers in Britain, first run for an in-form stable with good trial material.
4 7th (4) (80/1 +20%) Comanche Magic	80 80/1(+20%)	(4) Comanche Magic 80/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Naas (18.7f, heavy, 250/1) on hurdles bow 32 days ago. Tailed off in a bumper at Down Royal; remote eighth in a maiden hurdle at Naas; no appeal.
8 8th (8) (16/1 -100%) Lightup Lightup	16 16/1(-100%)	(8) Lightup Lightup 16/1, Promising type. 33/1, fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.4f, heavy) on hurdles bow 122 days ago. Should improve. Can make his presence felt. Second in a seven-runner bumper at Killarney, needs to jump better than at Wexford.
15 9th (15) (250/1 -25%) Fortunate Outcome	250 250/1(-25%)	(15) Fortunate Outcome 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Naas (18.7f, heavy, 250/1) 32 days ago. Huge prices when down the field in races at Tramore, Limerick and Naas can be ruled out..
11 10th (11) (100/1 +20%) Old Kenmare	100 100/1(+20%)	(11) Old Kenmare 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 30 days ago. Fair first effort at Limerick in December, failed to improve at the same venue last month.
2 11th (2) (16/1 +43%) Bop Wont Stop	16 16/1(+43%)	(2) Bop Wont Stop 16/1, Promising hurdling debut third at Cork but only tenth of 11 at Navan (15.7f, heavy) on bumper debut 18 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Up in trip. Sold form claims if back to his best. Made an encouraging hurdles debut at Cork, tame effort in a Navan bumper raises a doubt.
18 12th (18) (150/1 -88%) Shuil Swift	150 150/1(-88%)	(18) Shuil Swift 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 40/1) on NH debut 22 days ago. Struggled on debut at Fairyhouse, needs to jump better, likely to need more experience.
16 13th (16) (50/1 -25%) Park Rules	50 50/1(-25%)	(16) Park Rules 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 20/1 and hooded for 1st time, fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 30 days ago. Needs to build on it. Has shown some ability over hurdles but likely to be of more interest in handicaps.
10 14th (10) (250/1 -25%) Midnight Eugene	250 250/1(-25%)	(10) Midnight Eugene 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 15 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Naas (18.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. No apparent chance, transformation needed in first-time blinkers.
9 15th (9) (28/1 +58%) Maximouse	28 28/1(+58%)	(9) Maximouse 28/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 19f chase winner Enormouse, stayed 3¼m. Wears tongue strap. This point winner needs considering. 1-9 in British points, stable responsible for a recent wide-margin bumper winner.
3 16th (3) (250/1 -25%) Choose Your Answer	250 250/1(-25%)	(3) Choose Your Answer 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at this course (16.1f, soft, 250/1) 14 days ago. In good hands but nothing in his first three outings to suggest any chance.
14 17th (14) (150/1 -50%) Ellies Rock	150 150/1(-50%)	(14) Ellies Rock 150/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Hooded for 1st time, fourteenth of 16 at Cork (16f, soft, 150/1) on bumper debut 41 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Half-sister to Thunder Rock, has struggled in a maiden hurdle and a bumper at Cork.

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ST CUTHBERT'S CAVE looks to have found a nice opportunity to get off the mark. The Gigginstown gelding had some disappointing efforts last season but his two runs this term have been solid. He ran well when third to stablemate Honesty Policy at Navan 18 days ago and this looks an easier task now. Onlymammycanloveme goes hurdling again after a good run in a Fairyhouse bumper. The point-to-point winner looks progressive and is an obvious danger. The Night Agent showed improvement, when a big price, in a Naas bumper last month and is one to note on his jumping debut.

HITAK didn't enjoy the rub of the green when sixth at Naas last time out so is fancied to take a step forward and get off the mark in this open maiden. Wexford fourth Lightup Lightup looks to have more to offer and heads the list of dangers, although Bop Wont Stop and St Cuthbert's Cave both have the form to play a part too.

This is less demanding than the Naas and Navan races contested by ST CUTHBERTS'S CAVE lately and he should be able to take advantage

16:10 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 1st (5) (9/2 +31%) Ede'iffs Rock	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(5) Ede'iffs Rock 9/2, Fair hurdler and left behind her chase debut when scoring in mares' handicap at Fakenham. Backed that up with good second to Space Voyage at Huntingdon (no match with winner but 9 lb better off now). One paced back down in trip at Plumpton since and this distance more suitable nowadays. Hurdle/chase winner in late 2024 and still in good form; probably won't be far away.
3 2nd (3) (4/1 +27%) Gazette Bourgeoise	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Gazette Bourgeoise 4/1, Hurdles winner who finally got off the mark over fences when taking advantage of reduced mark at Fakenham on New Year's Day. Ran to a similar level up 7 lb when fourth there next time though was reluctant to start. Others more solid. Came good over fences at Fakenham in January; fourth in valuable series final there since.
4 3rd (4) (5/1 -11%) So Said I	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) So Said I 5/1, Opened her chasing account at Lingfield a year ago and has acquitted herself well this term, placed 3 times. Trip too far at Plumpton last time so expected to bounce back in a change of headgear. Didn't get home over 3m4f this month but in good form over 2m4f-2m5f beforehand; a player.
2 4th (2) (22/1 -57%) Legends Ryde	22 22/1(-57%)	(2) Legends Ryde 22/1, Three-time chase winner in 2021/22 but refused to race at Cheltenham over 2 years ago and not seen since. Handicapper has given her a chance at least. Useful a few years ago but absent since refusing to race at Cheltenham in January 2023.
1 5th (1) (2/1 -140%) Space Voyage	2 2/1(-140%)	(1) Space Voyage 2/1, Winning hurdler who showed improved form to open her account over fences at just the second attempt at Huntingdon 5 weeks ago by 8 lengths from Ede'iffs Rock, easily. Now has to back that up off 7 lb higher but big shout if she does. Readily beat Ede'iffs Rock by 8l at Huntingdon last month and still unexposed over fences.

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SPACE VOYAGE impressed when getting off the mark over fences from the reopposing Ede'iffs Rock (second) at Huntingdon last month, and the slight drop in trip should not inconvenience as she looks to double up off 7lb higher. Gazette Bourgeoise has sound claims on her penultimate success off a 7lb lower mark at Fakenham, while So Said I is much better than what he showed when pulled up in the Sussex National last time out.

SPACE VOYAGE easily beat Ede'iffs Rock at Huntingdon 5 weeks ago on only her second chase start and she should have more to offer in this sphere. Ede'iffs Rock can make more of a race of it with the help of a 9 lb swing, while So Said I should also be in the mix returned to a suitable trip.

Class-dropper SO SAID I was unsuited by a marathon trip on her latest outing but her earlier placed form give her strong claims here.

16:20 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 1st (5) (11/4 +45%) Minella Blueway	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(5) Minella Blueway 11/4, Winning pointer and matched his hurdles form on third chase start when second of 5 in handicap at Windsor (24.2f) in December. However, lesser effort at the same course (28.7f, good to soft) last time, so he needs to get back on the up with cheekpieces added. Good second over 3m at Windsor in December; failed to see out 3m4f there since.
4 2nd (4) (7/2 +22%) Post Chaise	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(4) Post Chaise 7/2, Has now won twice over fences in each of the last 3 seasons, returning to his best when adding to his tally at this course (20f, soft) 22 days ago, well ridden. Will need to find more back up in the weights with cheekpieces reapplied. Won here three weeks ago; not ruled out but slight doubt about the forecast soft ground.
1 \|U\| (1) (5/2 +25%) Sacre Coeur	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(1) Sacre Coeur 5/2, Three-time winner last season and has scored twice during the current campaign, jumping superbly when making all in mares' handicap at this course (20f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Carries penalty but she can make another bold bid in her current form. Comfortably made all here last week and could be tough to catch under a 7lb penalty.
3 \|RO\| (3) (5/2 -11%) Heard That	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(3) Heard That 5/2, Maiden hurdler but made it 2-4 over fences when scoring at Huntingdon (19.9f) in January. Improved in defeat when runner-up at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to soft) earlier this month, form boosted by the winner since, and he could still have more to offer. Two wins from first four chase starts and close second to thriving winner last time.

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Turned out again quickly after scoring easily here over 2m4f last week, SACRE COEUR looks ready for another go at 3m and a 7lb penalty may not be enough to prevent her from landing an 11th career success. Raised 4lb for a comfortable win over the same track and trip earlier in the month, Post Chaise is likely to appreciate going back up in trip, while Heard That arrives on the back of a strong runner-up effort at Market Rasen behind a winner that has gone in again since.

SACRE COEUR proved better than ever when making all in good style at this course 8 days ago, her second win from 3 starts over fences here, and a penalty might not be enough to prevent her from following up. The biggest threat could come from Heard That, who remains unexposed at staying trips, ahead of Hystery Bere.

Hystery Bere and HEARD THAT bumped into progressive winners when runner-up last time. Preference is for the 6yo Heard That.

16:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (20/1 -43%) A Lady Forever	20 20/1(-43%)	(1) A Lady Forever 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 250/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Kempton (6f). Off over 2 years. First run for yard after leaving Robyn Brisland. Poor form in autumn 2022 for Robyn Brisland; absent since.
2 2nd (2) (5/1 -25%) Arlington	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Arlington 5/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 4/1, below form sixth of 12 in minor event at this course (5f) 35 days ago. Interesting returned to 6f, having gained both wins over C&D.
3 3rd (3) (4/1 +27%) Athollblair Boy	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Athollblair Boy 4/1, Modest gelding. 9-time C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 6/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Has to be taken seriously on these terms. 11-time course winner; possibilities dropped to 0-50 classified level.
4 4th (4) (7/2 +0%) Blackcurrent	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(4) Blackcurrent 7/2, Modest gelding. 6-time course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 10/3, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago, just failing. Player. Went very close in C&D handicap last time; six-time course scorer.
7 5th (7) (28/1 +15%) Rockley Point	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) Rockley Point 28/1, Modest gelding. 4-time course winner. Thirty seven runs since last win in 2023. 50/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago. Blinkers back on. Less solid than fellow 12yo Athollblair Boy on recent efforts.
5 6th (5) (9/2 +36%) Lezardrieux	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) Lezardrieux 9/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 9/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago. Has good record here so respected. Runner-up here on penultimate start; capable of being involved.
9 7th (9) (25/1 -127%) Stallone	25 25/1(-127%)	(9) Stallone 25/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 8 in minor event at Southwell (5f, 9/2) 15 days ago. Up in trip. Visor back on. Best effort this year when third at this venue two starts ago.
8 8th (8) (40/1 -21%) Secret Daay	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Secret Daay 40/1, Poor gelding. Remains a maiden after 30 Flat runs. Last of 10 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 26 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Longstanding maiden who has become inconsistent.
10 9th (10) (6/1 +20%) Yaahobby	6 6/1(+20%)	(10) Yaahobby 6/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at this course (7.1f) 23 days ago, slowly away. In the mix. Best effort this year when second at this course in January.
6 10th (6) (13/2 -18%) Maveric's Magic	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(6) Maveric's Magic 13/2, Modest gelding who was equipped with a hood/tongue tie (retained here) when only seventh of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 2 days ago. Had gone close on 2 of his 3 previous starts though, and better showing not ruled out turned out quickly. Runner-up twice this year; disappointing favourite two days ago.

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Blackcurrent struck the woodwork at handicap level last time out and his claims are as strong as any eased into a classified event, while similar comments apply to Arlington. Bryan Smart's charge didn't fire last time but is perhaps best judged on his previous course second, and a return to that level ought to see him go very close. That being said, a chance can be taken on ATHOLLBLAIR BOY. Recent form figures aren't reflective of how well the 12-year-old has performed and, dropping in class, he edges it.

Old-timer ATHOLLBLAIR BOY is holding his form pretty well this season and would be giving weight to all his rivals if this was a handicap. Blackcurrent only just failed in a similar event over C&D last time so rates the main threat, with Lezardrieux also worth a mention given his record here.

Being 2-3 over C&D, ARLINGTON may be the answer. Lezardrieux is second choice.

16:35 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 19f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
5 1st (5) (7/1 -40%) Moudan	7 7/1(-40%)	(5) Moudan 7/1, Took a step forward to get off the mark in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 30 days ago by 3½ lengths from A Nod To Getaway. Hit with 7 lb rise. Promise in h'caps this term before Limerick win; further should suit and 7lb rise is fine.
1 2nd (1) (5/1 +44%) Krabat	5 5/1(+44%)	(1) Krabat 5/1, One win from 31 NH runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. 13/2, creditable fifth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, heavy) 12 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Should remain competitive. Victim of his own consistency with regards to his mark; respectable 5lb at Gowran latest.
15 3rd (15) (15/2 +38%) A Nod To Getaway	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(15) A Nod To Getaway 15/2, Visored for 1st time, good 3½ lengths second of 7 to Moudan in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 9/2) 30 days ago. Sole win came at Wexford in May; back to form when 2nd to Moudan latest but up 3lb.
10 4th (10) (20/1 +0%) Love Like This	20 20/1(+0%)	(10) Love Like This 20/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Third of 9 in handicap chase (50/1) at this course (16.9f, soft) 43 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Struggling over timber but step back in right direction over fences here last time.
11 5th (11) (13/2 +59%) Spatman De Cerisy	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(11) Spatman De Cerisy 13/2, 10/1, found test too much when eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (24.3f, heavy) 35 days ago. Back down in trip. Hit the frame over 3m last May but hasn't built on that in three runs since.
7 6th (7) (11/2 +8%) Mercury Mission	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(7) Mercury Mission 11/2, Creditable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.7f, good to soft, 11/2) 19 days ago. Can give another good account back up in trip. 0-20; minor eyecatcher when staying on for 3rd latest; should go well back up in trip.
12 7th (12) (15/2 +25%) Blue In The West	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(12) Blue In The West 15/2, 12/1, returned to form from out of the blue when second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) 57 days ago. Not taken lightly. Point winner in May 2023; back to form when 2nd on New Year's Day; ground/trip fine.
2 8th (2) (50/1 -317%) Fool Me Once	50 50/1(-317%)	(2) Fool Me Once 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, eighth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 24 days ago. Capable of better now switched to a handicap. Tailed off in 3 maiden hurdles; showed more last time; no chances taken with his mark.
4 9th (4) (7/1 +30%) Walk Away Harry	7 7/1(+30%)	(4) Walk Away Harry 7/1, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft, 16/1) 22 days ago. Bumper winner; has run with promise in 2 of his starts for new yard; Kelly value for claim.
6 10th (6) (5/1 -100%) Next Stop Paris	5 5/1(-100%)	(6) Next Stop Paris 5/1, Making headway and going well when falling 3 out in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Remains open to improvement. Promise in maiden hurdles and was going to have a big say before a fall on h'cap debut.
8 11th (8) (20/1 +20%) Malinas Glory	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Malinas Glory 20/1, One win from 25 NH runs. Winner in chase at Thurles in November. 12/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.2f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. First win under rules at Thurles in Novem'; not as good twice since; 4lb lower hurdle mark.
13 12th (13) (100/1 -203%) Kilcrea Castle	100 100/1(-203%)	(13) Kilcrea Castle 100/1, Showed little in bumpers/over hurdles. Makes handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces. Minor promise on debut; nothing in maiden hurdles this term; ground may help on h'cap bow.
9 13th (9) (50/1 -25%) Splendid Choice	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Splendid Choice 50/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, heavy, 33/1) 57 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Promising course debut here last season but lost his way since and pulled up latest.
3 14th (3) (50/1 -317%) Mujeres Isla	50 50/1(-317%)	(3) Mujeres Isla 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden who showed more than previously when fifth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Cork (16.9f, soft) 41 days ago, not knocked about. Handed a stiff opening mark but capable of better still. Poor form on first two runs but showed more when 5th at Cork latest; longer trip may help.
14 15th (14) (40/1 0%) Dylan's Chance	40 40/1(0%)	(14) Dylan's Chance 40/1, Fifteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Limerick (16f, soft) 62 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Hasn't shown enough in six starts so far and seems on a tough mark; wears first-time hood.

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NEXT STOP PARIS may be able to gain compensation after his fall at Fairyhouse just over three weeks ago. Gavin Cromwell's charge was a well-backed favourite then and was making up ground nicely when crashing out three from home. In-form pair Philip Rothwell and Tiernan Power Roche team up with Mercury Mission and he looks an obvious danger after a solid run to finish third at Naas last time. Moudan won in testing conditions at Limerick late last month and also has to come into calculations off a 7lb higher mark.

NEXT STOP PARIS looked to be moving with purpose when falling 3 out on his handicap debut at Fairyhouse on his most recent outing, so he's well worth another chance. Mercury Mission and Blue In The West head the dangers.

This could be a good opportunity for NEXT STOP PARIS to gain compensation having been firmly in the mix prior to a late fall last time

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

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (7/2 -17%) Sinchi Roca	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(6) Sinchi Roca 7/2, £70,000 4-y-o. Son of Getaway. Dam, fairly useful 23f hurdle winner, half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Brave Inca. Winning pointer (Dec 1) so he's an interesting debutant. Out of a half-sister to Brave Inca; bought for £70,000 soon after winning point debut.
2 2nd (2) (7/5 +49%) Tennessee Tango	1.4 7/5(+49%)	(2) Tennessee Tango 7/5, Wincanton debut bumper winner but only eighth of 14 in listed bumper at Ascot 69 days ago. Well worth another chance. Safely held in a Listed race last time but can still build upon his quite impressive debut.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 +18%) Berkenshtaaap	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Berkenshtaaap 9/2, Purchased for £45,000 after winning sole start in Irish points and showed some promise when fifth of 9 in bumper (9/4) at Southwell (15.8f, soft) on NH debut 86 days ago. Should improve. Irish point winner; well-held favourite on rules debut but ought to be capable of better.
1 4th (1) (9/2 -50%) Blue Carpet	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(1) Blue Carpet 9/2, Debut winner in bumper at Carlisle in October before a good third of 8 in bumper (15/8) at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Well in the mix. Won tactical race on debut and was unlucky to encounter traffic when third at Newcastle.
5 5th (5) (12/1 -200%) Purple Owl	12 12/1(-200%)	(5) Purple Owl 12/1, £60,000 4-y-o. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including fairly useful 7f-1½m winner Loingseoir. Dam fair 2m hurdle winner. Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Oct 2024) so a respected newcomer. Half-brother to a useful Flat racer; bought for £60,000 after Irish point win in October.
4 6th (4) (50/1 0%) Olivia's Secret	50 50/1(0%)	(4) Olivia's Secret 50/1, Kessaar gelding. Half-brother to 7f/1m winner Majestic Tejaan. Dam unraced. Market can guide on his first run. Half-brother to a fair Flat winner; stable not known for bumper winners.

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A tad unlucky when not getting the clearest of runs at Newcastle last month before eventually running on for third, BLUE CARPET was a comfortable winner at Carlisle on debut and returning to soft ground could see him back to winning ways. Point-to-point winner Purple Owl looks the pick of the newcomers and he must enter calculations along with Tennessee Tango, who drops in grade after being outclassed in Listed company at Ascot in December.

The market should reveal plenty but SINCHI ROCA catches the eye on paper and brings winning point form to the table so edges the vote from penalised Carlisle bumper scorer Blue Carpet. Purple Owl is another debutant with the potential to take a hand, while Tennessee Tango can't be discounted if getting back on track.

The pick is SINCHI ROCA, who won a Larkhill point by 5l on his debut, beating a rival who has since been placed twice over hurdles.

16:53 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
9 1st (9) (5/2 +58%) Charming Getaway	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(9) Charming Getaway 5/2, Best run since returning from absence for new yard when neck second of 16 to the reopposing Brockarno over 19.5f at Doncaster (good to soft) 34 days ago. His strong finish on that occasion suggests today's extra yardage will help. Another to consider. Neck second of 16 to Brockarno at Doncaster last month; could be thereabouts once more.
4 2nd (4) (9/2 +72%) Passing Pleasure	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(4) Passing Pleasure 9/2, Runner-up on last of 3 starts in Irish points. Bit of promise in 3 qualifying runs over 2m in December and January and rates a potential improver now handicapping up in trip. 3m point runner-up who is open to improvement now up in trip on h'cap debut; interesting.
8 3rd (8) (9/1 +36%) Churchman	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Churchman 9/1, Still a maiden and beaten 18 lengths when fourth of 9 over 2½m at Uttoxeter (heavy) 19 days ago. Others are more obvious. Well handicapped on last February's course form but he hasn't shone this winter.
1 4th (1) (11/1 -267%) Hellfire Princess	11 11/1(-267%)	(1) Hellfire Princess 11/1, Bumper/hurdle winner at Hereford. Another good run at Hereford when narrowly denied on 2¾m reappearance 15 days ago, although she likely would have won but for idling. Player if coping with a second outing in fairly quick succession after an absence. Went close at Hereford recently; major player if avoiding the bounce on second start back.
2 5th (2) (4/1 +43%) Entity Of Substanz	4 4/1(+43%)	(2) Entity Of Substanz 4/1, Lightly-raced sort who ran best race so far under a positive ride in first-time cheekpieces when second of 8 in 23f Market Rasen handicap in December. Faded over 3m on heavy ground at Wetherby since and this drop back in trip could be a good move. Runner-up at Market Rasen on second handicap start; needs to prove himself on soft ground.
7 6th (7) (11/1 -230%) Tom Taggle	11 11/1(-230%)	(7) Tom Taggle 11/1, Couldn't justify market support on 19f Taunton handicap debut 23 days ago, finishing 16 lengths fourth of 10, but evidently thought capable of better and today's longer trip could suit. Interesting runner, particularly if there's money for him again. Soundly beaten fourth on handicap debut but well backed and today's extra yardage can suit.
6 7th (6) (20/1 -67%) Pottlerath	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Pottlerath 20/1, Completed a chase hat-trick at the start of summer 2023 but not at his best in 2024. Given a chance by the handicapper as a result but best watched on return from 6 months off unless the betting suggests otherwise. Also minus usual cheekpieces. Ran okay last August when last seen but may be best watched on his return to action.
5 8th (5) (11/2 +8%) Brockarno	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(5) Brockarno 11/2, Much improved when springing a 40/1 surprise in 19.5f Doncaster novice handicap 34 days ago, getting up towards the finish to beat the reopposing Charming Getaway by a neck. That suggests this longer trip should suit. Likely to go well. 40-1 win at Doncaster on second h'cap start; solid claims if backing up that performance.
3 \|PU\| (3) (25/1 -79%) Bits N Pieces	25 25/1(-79%)	(3) Bits N Pieces 25/1, Reached the frame in 2 qualifying runs this autumn but made a disappointing start to his handicap career over 3m here in December. Back down in trip now. Lightly raced 5yo but he was pulled up on handicap debut here in December.

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HELLFIRE PRINCESS caught the eye on her return from a 394-day absence when runner-up over a similar distance at Hereford last time and a 4lb rise could prove lenient as she looks to go one better. Brockarno had the reopposing Charming Getaway (second) a neck behind when scoring at Doncaster last month but the latter may be able to overturn that form meeting on 1lb better terms.

A competitive race. The market strength behind TOM TAGGLE at Taunton suggests connections think he's on a good mark and he might be worth another chance to prove it with the longer trip this afternoon expected to play to his strengths. Last month's Doncaster 1-2 Brockarno and Charming Getaway head the dangers along with Hellfire Princess. Passing Pleasure is also a possible now handicapping.

The well-backed TOM TAGGLE (nap) shaped when fourth on his handicap debut at Taunton as though he would relish today's extra yardage.

17:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (11/4 +17%) Raft Up	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(6) Raft Up 11/4, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Trapped wide when fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 9/2) 12 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Player. Could well settle better and raise his game with hood now applied.
4 2nd (4) (11/2 -10%) Laura's Breeze	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(4) Laura's Breeze 11/2, Modest mare. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Fifth of 8 in minor event (13/2) at Southwell (5f) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Major player at the weights and returning to 6f looks a plus.
9 3rd (9) (3/1 +10%) Tommytwohoots	3 3/1(+10%)	(9) Tommytwohoots 3/1, Modest gelding. Good in-frame efforts over this C&D before too keen at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 12/1) 16 days ago. Has good chance on form. Infrequent winner but looks a leading contender on these terms.
7 4th (7) (100/1 -52%) Sadiiki	100 100/1(-52%)	(7) Sadiiki 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in novice at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 150/1). Off 163 days. Hooded for 1st time. Achieved little in turf novice events last year.
1 5th (1) (4/1 +27%) Bernie The Bear	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Bernie The Bear 4/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/2) 17 days ago. On a long losing sequence but good chance if running to recent best.
3 6th (3) (16/1 +0%) John Kirkup	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) John Kirkup 16/1, Modest gelding. Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. 28/1, creditable sixth of 12 in minor event at this course (5f) 19 days ago. Something to find on balance of recent form.
5 7th (5) (8/1 +20%) Mews House	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Mews House 8/1, Modest gelding. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 100/1, last of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good). Off 158 days. Re-joined yard after leaving Linda Perratt. Tongue strap back on. May stage a revival on first run since rejoining this stable.
8 8th (8) (33/1 +67%) Safio's Princess	33 33/1(+67%)	(8) Safio's Princess 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, last of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 33 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Has the worst chance on ratings; headgear fitted.
2 9th (2) (12/1 -167%) Fast Flo	12 12/1(-167%)	(2) Fast Flo 12/1, Modest mare. Remains a maiden after 33 Flat runs. 66/1, good second of 10 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago. Enters calculations. Close second on two occasions this year but record is 0-33.

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Fast Flo was only held by half a length when runner-up at Southwell recently and the winner boosted that form by subsequently scoring in style, but Christine Dunnett's mare remains a maiden after 33 attempts and preference is for BERNIE THE BEAR. This C&D scorer usually goes well in this grade and the booking of 3lb claimer Harry Burns inspires further confidence. Fellow track-and-trip winner Raft Up warrants respect in a first-time hood.

TOMMYTWOHOOTS was too free at Wolverhampton last time but his previous in-frame efforts over this C&D puts him bang there on these terms. Fast Flo went close in a similar event at Southwell 2 weeks ago so is next best ahead of Raft Up, who wasn't seen to best effect last time.

The combination of a first-time hood and drop to this level earns RAFT UP the vote ahead of Tommytwohoots.

17:05 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 24f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
11 1st (11) (5/1 +69%) Bridie Whittle	5 5/1(+69%)	(11) Bridie Whittle 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 31 days ago. Up in trip. Poor maiden hurdle form and no improvement for h'caps; questions to answer.
10 2nd (10) (15/2 +6%) Imperial Tune	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(10) Imperial Tune 15/2, Good third of 20 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, heavy, 16/1) 31 days ago, keeping on well. Looks competitive on form. Stayed on strongly for 3rd last month and same conditions again; only up 1lb.
14 3rd (14) (11/1 -10%) Kalnoo	11 11/1(-10%)	(14) Kalnoo 11/1, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. 125/1, 23½ lengths last of 3 to Ballybow in Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novices' Hurdle at this course (24.1f, soft) 14 days ago. Point winner; 0-17 under rules; tough task latest but probably wants better ground.
5 4th (5) (14/1 +0%) Dalmatic	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Dalmatic 14/1, 40/1, good third of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.9f, heavy) 53 days ago. Up in trip. Respected. 0-8 over timber; one of his better runs when 11l 3rd latest; stamina to prove at this trip.
8 5th (8) (8/1 +11%) Fancy Prospect	8 8/1(+11%)	(8) Fancy Prospect 8/1, 11/1, very good fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (22f, soft) 45 days ago. Point winner; best effort under rules when 4th latest; more required to defy this mark.
9 6th (9) (50/1 +0%) Fortuna Lora	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Fortuna Lora 50/1, Seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 28/1) 42 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. 0-8; hasn't shown enough in 3 h'cap starts; new trip and blinkers on.
7 7th (7) (66/1 -136%) Tango Theatre	66 66/1(-136%)	(7) Tango Theatre 66/1, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Thurles (23f, soft). Off 16 months. 0-21 under rules and her best efforts have come on quicker ground; off 497 days.
4 8th (4) (9/2 -13%) Mullanour	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(4) Mullanour 9/2, 18/1, second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 30 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Point winner; much improved on heavy at Limerick last month and only up 1lb.
15 9th (15) (50/1 +0%) Glorious Singer	50 50/1(+0%)	(15) Glorious Singer 50/1, Remains a maiden after 34 NH runs. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.6f, heavy, 125/1) 57 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out. 34-race maiden and pulled up on her last two starts; enough to prove at present.
6 10th (6) (6/1 -33%) Muskerry Rock	6 6/1(-33%)	(6) Muskerry Rock 6/1, Creditable third of 12 in handicap chase (10/1) at Limerick (22.6f, soft) 60 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkered for 1st time. Potentially well treated on chase form. 0-9; distant 3rd on h'cap bow over fences latest and 18lb lower hurdle mark here; blinkers.
19 11th (19) (11/1 -38%) Beeverstown Place	11 11/1(-38%)	(19) Beeverstown Place 11/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at this course (19f, soft) 14 days ago, soon off bridle. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time , cheekpieces back on. Not taken lightly if getting a run. RESERVE 0-12 under rules but hinted at a return to form when fourth here a fortnight ago; reserve.
3 12th (3) (28/1 -12%) Another Ocana	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Another Ocana 28/1, 11/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.9f, heavy) 53 days ago, pulled up before last. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Won over fences at end of last term; seems to have lost his way this season.
1 13th (1) (16/1 -100%) Robyndeglory	16 16/1(-100%)	(1) Robyndeglory 16/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.3f, soft) 24 days ago. Visor back on. Step back in right direction when 4th in mares' h'cap hurdle this month; well treated.
2 14th (2) (33/1 -83%) Temptationinmilan	33 33/1(-83%)	(2) Temptationinmilan 33/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, ninth of 12 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, good to soft) 74 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces back on. Both wins over fences; two-year losing run; best form on quicker ground than this.
12 15th (12) (11/2 +39%) Jonny Mansie	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(12) Jonny Mansie 11/2, 3/1 and visored for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, soft) 40 days ago, doing too much too soon. 0-10 but signs his turn may be near twice this term; turned over when fav latest.
17 16th (17) (20/1 0%) Kared'as De Cougny	20 20/1(0%)	(17) Kared'as De Cougny 20/1, 200/1, fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 30 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. 2nd on bumper debut; shown nothing since; may do better now h'capping up in trip; reserve.

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MUSKERRY ROCK looks on a nice mark here back over timber. The Mouse Morris-trained gelding has been placed a couple of times over fences this season and ran off a mark of 104 on his last outing at Limerick over Christmas. A hurdles rating of 86 looks attractive now. Mullanour showed improvement when going down by half a length at Limerick last month and off just a 1lb higher mark he's expected to run well. Imperial Tune was also only raised a pound after a solid run to finish third at Punchestown and is another who has to come into calculations.

MULLANOUR showed improved form when second at Limerick last month and may be able to go one better off only 1 lb higher. Muskerry Rock can be made to look well treated off this hurdle mark judged on his recent chase exploits and is second choice ahead of Liam Casey's Imperial Tune. Last month's Naas third Dalmatic completes the shortlist.

It was an encouraging handicap debut from MUSKERRY ROCK over fences last time and he looks like a big player from a reduced hurdle mark

17:23 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 1st (7) (9/2 +36%) Greatness Awaits	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(7) Greatness Awaits 9/2, Scored at Newton Abbot for Ben Pauling last summer and followed that with a string of good efforts in defeat. Not at his best since joining present yard but latest 10 lengths third at Uttoxeter in a visor (blinkered now) was a bit better and eased another 2 lb since. Step back in right direction with fair third at Uttoxeter; another 2lb lower today; chance.
1 2nd (1) (8/1 -60%) Snapius	8 8/1(-60%)	(1) Snapius 8/1, Clicked for James Owen with a 2m Lingfield handicap hurdle success in December. Only a respectable effort when 9 lengths second of 7 at Sandown (1m, soft) in a first-time visor (retained) 14 days ago but dangerous if back to the Lingfield form. Bumped into rejuvenated winner when 9l second at Sandown and he's a leading contender.
6 3rd (6) (9/2 -29%) Zucayan	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(6) Zucayan 9/2, Dual Ludlow winner. Made a creditable return from 7 months off when third of 10 at Taunton (19f, soft) 23 days ago. Just as effective over this shorter trip. Considered. Returned from absence with good third at Taunton and he's firmly in calculations.
2 4th (2) (9/4 +63%) Wise Guy	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(2) Wise Guy 9/4, Improver in handicaps over hurdles last season, winning slow-ground contests at Lingfield and Carlisle. That progress hasn't continued this time around but he probably went off too hard on his chase debut last time and he's edged back to a good mark if a recent wind operation has done the trick. Return to form is needed but perhaps wind op will help; well handicapped if so.
8 5th (8) (7/1 -100%) Port Or Starboard	7 7/1(-100%)	(8) Port Or Starboard 7/1, Off the mark over hurdles at Exeter in March 2023 and has run with credit in defeat on all 8 outings (1 Flat) since, finishing second of 11 in 2m Uttoxeter handicap (heavy) on latest outing 8 weeks ago. Likely to be thereabouts again. Poor strike-rate but good second at Uttoxeter last time and should be thereabouts again.
3 6th (3) (13/2 +54%) Hawk Stone	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(3) Hawk Stone 13/2, In good form last spring, runner-up twice before getting off the mark at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) under Bradley Harris in April. Below par in 2 starts this winter, although his stamina seemed stretched by 21f at Kempton last time. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Last season ended with a win but he's hard to fancy judged on his two runs this term.
9 7th (9) (18/1 +10%) Little Pi	18 18/1(+10%)	(9) Little Pi 18/1, Won a pair of handicaps for Matt Sheppard last winter, including over C&D. Disappointed on his final 2 starts last season but shaped better than sixth of 8 suggests on last month's Catterick reappearance for new yard, in fourth when blundering the last. Entitled to come on for that run. C&D winner who was a fair sixth on last month's comeback and could build on that.
4 8th (4) (50/1 -317%) Boskill Borden	50 50/1(-317%)	(4) Boskill Borden 50/1, Just the one win from 11 starts over hurdles when trained in Ireland. Below par on last run there at the end of the summer and best watched here unless the betting speaks in his favour. First-time cheekpieces replace blinkers. Some fair runs in Ireland this season but lacks a recent run and British mark seems harsh.
5 9th (5) (20/1 -186%) Diskatek	20 20/1(-186%)	(5) Diskatek 20/1, Second in Southwell novice hurdle on Rules debut last February but has gone the wrong way in 3 outings since. Needs to get his career back on track now handicapping for the first time. Three lesser runs after his promising debut; market check advised in his first handicap.

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

Runner-up at Uttoxeter last time in a contest that has worked out well since, PORT OR STARBOARD looks the one to beat off a mark 2lb lower than his sole victory to date. Back to form with a creditable second at Sandown most recently, Snapius looks to be a key threat, as well as Zucayan, who wasn't beaten far over further at Taunton earlier in the month.

The suggestion is WISE GUY, who is well handicapped if a recent breathing operation has had a positive effect, particularly if Callum Pritchard's 3 lb claim is taken into account. Zucayan, a dual C&D winner, the reliable Port Or Starboard and James Owen's Snapius may provide the main opposition.

Wind surgery could prompt a revival from WISE GUY who is well handicapped on his progressive form in early 2024.

17:30 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 1st (2) (1/4 +69%) Port Light	0.25 1/4(+69%)	(2) Port Light 1/4, Stayed on well to make a winning debut at Southwell (1m) in November and took a marked step forward despite meeting defeat when second of 13 in novice at this C&D (6/4) 70 days ago, battling well and nicely clear of the remainder. Big shout in refitted hood. Pushed a Group-class colt close here in December and sets a lofty standard.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 -48%) Crack On Boys	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(1) Crack On Boys 10/3, Cracksman colt who was well backed after 9 weeks off and duly built on debut promise when off the mark with plenty in hand in 5-runner maiden at Newcastle (8f) 23 days ago. Handy draw to operate from and shortlisted with further progress on the cards. Looked good when winning at Newcastle and should be competitive with his penalty.
3 3rd (3) (11/1 +21%) Daddy Chill	11 11/1(+21%)	(3) Daddy Chill 11/1, £25,000 yearling, Inns of Court gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 7f winner Tamadhor. In good hands and one to monitor in the betting for positive vibes on debut. Trainer-owned gelding who cost £25,000 as a yearling; claimer ridden.
13 4th (13) (22/1 -10%) Sibling Rivelry	22 22/1(-10%)	(13) Sibling Rivelry 22/1, Lightning Spear filly. Sister to 9.5f-1½m winner Charlie's Choice. Dam, runner-up at 11/4m in France, out of smart 11f winner Campanillas. Wears hood. Hooded for debut and stable's newcomers are usually best monitored.
4 5th (4) (18/1 +10%) Final Night	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) Final Night 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Shaped with definite promise when sixth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 25/1) 15 days ago, not knocked about. Rates the type to do better still, including in handicaps. Second run was encouraging but more needed and looks one for handicaps.
9 6th (9) (200/1 +0%) Argentum	200 200/1(+0%)	(9) Argentum 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 7 in novice at this course (10f) 14 days ago, held when hanging left under 2f out. Passed over. Down the field in both her runs here, over 1m and 1m2f; unlikely to make an impact.
5 7th (5) (125/1 -25%) Surprise Again	125 125/1(-25%)	(5) Surprise Again 125/1, Iffraaj colt who merely hinted at ability when tenth of 11 in novice at Haydock (7f, firm, 20/1) for Richard Fahey 6 months ago. Passed over starting out for new connections. Beat only one home at Haydock last August (7f) and left Richard Fahey's yard for 5,500gns.
11 8th (11) (80/1 -220%) Grande Armee	80 80/1(-220%)	(11) Grande Armee 80/1, €7,500 yearling, Mekhtaal filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Tawhiri and 6.5f-1m winner Diva Victoria. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1¼m-12.5f winner Raabihah. 7,500euros yearling; half-sister to two winners; one of two newcomers for the yard.
10 9th (10) (50/1 +0%) Eleonora Gonzaga	50 50/1(+0%)	(10) Eleonora Gonzaga 50/1, Showcasing filly. Closely related to 5f/6f winner Chicago School. 33/1, shaped as if needing the experience when eighth in 13-runner Thirsk novice (6f) on debut back in June. Up significantly in trip for return and this should reveal more. Never threatened after a slow start on last summer's debut at Thirsk (6f; 33-1).
7 10th (7) (80/1 -220%) Bigfield Dreams	80 80/1(-220%)	(7) Bigfield Dreams 80/1, €25,000 yearling, Golden Horde filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 10.2f Ebbesbourne and 7f winner Plath. Market can guide on debut. 25,000euros yearling; lacks experience and she's drawn wide.
8 11th (8) (66/1 -100%) Yes Honey	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Yes Honey 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, showed more than first time up when fourth of 9 in novice at Southwell (8.1f) 15 days ago, without being unduly punished. Likely to be of interest in handicaps moving forward. Has ability but one line of form gives her a good bit to find with Crack On Boys.
12 12th (12) (200/1 -33%) Make A Note	200 200/1(-33%)	(12) Make A Note 200/1, Advertise filly. Dam 7f winner. 80/1, off bridle long way out when last of 7 in novice at Kempton (1m) on debut 22 days ago. 2,500gns foal; at 80-1 she didn't show much promise for the immediate future at Kempton.
6 13th (6) (66/1 -164%) Belle Amie	66 66/1(-164%)	(6) Belle Amie 66/1, Belardo filly. Half-sister to smart 11f-1¾m winner Caius Chorister. Dam 11.5f-2m winner. Yard have enjoyed plenty of success with this family but she's bred to come into her own over longer trips. Third foal; half-sister to the stable's smart 1m3f-1m6f winner Caius Chorister.

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

A winner on his racecourse debut before finding a useful colt, who has since finished second to the talented Al Qudra in Qatar, too good here in December, PORT LIGHT should have what it takes to defy a penalty. Newcastle scorer Crack On Boys is drawn next door and the son of Cracksman appeals as the most likely threat. Yes Honey is also noted.

This looks to concern penalised pair PORT LIGHT and Crack On Boys, with narrow preference in favour of the former in a refitted hood. That said, the latter was impressive when scoring at Newcastle 23 days ago and strong confidence behind him would put a different slant on things. Final Night and Yes Honey appeal best of the others, particularly with a view to going into handicaps.

This should concern previous winners PORT LIGHT and Crack On Boys. The selection pushed a Group-class colt close here in December.

17:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (3/1 -33%) William Dewhirst	3 3/1(-33%)	(3) William Dewhirst 3/1, 4-time C&D winner. Seven wins from 23 Flat runs. Latest win here in January. 9/4, not seen to best effect bidding for 4-timer when 3¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Barnaby in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago. Respected. Didn't have the race run to suit when only sixth behind Barnaby here recently.
1 2nd (1) (9/4 -64%) Barnaby	2.25 9/4(-64%)	(1) Barnaby 9/4, 6-time C&D winner. Six wins from 17 Flat runs. Four wins from 11 runs last year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (7/2) 13 days ago, well positioned. Expected to be bang there again. Enhanced his excellent record over C&D when extending his lead at the line 13 days ago.
2 3rd (2) (4/1 +43%) Flying Fletcher	4 4/1(+43%)	(2) Flying Fletcher 4/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. Last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 6/1) 6 days ago. Poor last time but too bad to be true and was a big eyecatcher here the run before.
4 4th (4) (10/3 +33%) Longhaired General	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(4) Longhaired General 10/3, 4/1, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at this course (8f) 12 days ago, very much having run of race. More needed to complete hat-trick but may get an uncontested lead again. Dual 1m winner here and looks to have the gears for 7f; commands respect.
5 5th (5) (11/1 +31%) King's School	11 11/1(+31%)	(5) King's School 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 8½ lengths ninth of 10 to Barnaby in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 13 days ago, missing break. Below par of late, including in races won by William Dewhirst and Barnaby.
6 6th (6) (33/1 +0%) Danielsflyer	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Danielsflyer 33/1, 3-time C&D winner. Four wins from 11 runs last year. 10¼ lengths last of 10 to Barnaby in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 13 days ago. Signed off last year in the doldrums and finished last behind Barnaby here recently.

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

This looks like a good opportunity for BARNABY to complete a C&D hat-trick. Kevin Ryan's gelding accounted for three of these rivals when defying a 6lb rise to complete a double with plenty to spare 13 days ago, taking his track-and-trip strike-rate to 6-8 in the process, and a further 6lb hike doesn't look enough to halt him. The main threat appears to be Longhaired General, who also arrives on a course three-timer but his two wins came over 1m. William Dewhirst completes the shortlist.

BARNABY is thriving on racing and had a few of these behind when finding a bit more improvement to notch his sixth C&D success 2 weeks ago. He looks sure to make another bold bid and is preferred to hat-trick seeking Longhaired General, who may get an uncontested lead again.

Kevin Ryan's BARNABY (nap) can't get enough of this place and he's an uncomplicated gelding who is likely to take some stopping.

18:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
5 1st (5) (3/1 +50%) Kitaro Kich	3 3/1(+50%)	(5) Kitaro Kich 3/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. 11/4, good third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 31 days ago, running on. Of interest again. In peak form at 1m of late; travels strongly and worth another go at 7f.
3 2nd (3) (5/1 -11%) Bint Havana Gold	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Bint Havana Gold 5/1, Consistent filly who got back on the up when successful in 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 3 weeks ago, regaining the lead again inside final 1f. Entitled to be competitive again from revised mark. Better known as sprinter but did well to beat next-time winners over 7f latest; drawn wide.
9 3rd (9) (6/1 +45%) Forever Proud	6 6/1(+45%)	(9) Forever Proud 6/1, Course winner. Four wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win at Kempton (7f) in January. 22/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 5 days ago, slowly away and always behind. Return to class 6 company in her favour here. Four wins for yard since mid-December but signs of flagging recently after busy spell.
4 4th (4) (10/3 +58%) H Key Lails	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(4) H Key Lails 10/3, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in December. 5/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 38 days ago, doing too much too soon. Can make presence felt. Course winner at 1m; faded back over 7f latest; not ruled out back on this track.
10 5th (10) (18/1 +10%) Willow's Kiss	18 18/1(+10%)	(10) Willow's Kiss 18/1, Daughter of Twilight Son who has improved with each run in maidens, fourth of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW) 20 days ago. Switch to handicaps in her favour but opening mark demands another step forward. Clear 7f promise in qualifying runs, still green at Lingfield recently; handicap debut.
11 6th (11) (7/1 +36%) The Spotlight Kid	7 7/1(+36%)	(11) The Spotlight Kid 7/1, Landed back-to-back handicaps at Kempton in November. Remained in good order since, creditable third of 9 in handicap back at that venue (8f) 22 days ago. Blinkers back on and he's a sound each-way player once more. Having a good winter, winning twice; had close call here in January; offputting draw today.
12 7th (12) (20/1 -100%) Thomas Equinas	20 20/1(-100%)	(12) Thomas Equinas 20/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 7/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 47 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Five course wins, latest in October, but not seen the best of him since; needs revival.
2 8th (2) (11/1 +39%) Love Your Work	11 11/1(+39%)	(2) Love Your Work 11/1, Three wins from 19 runs last year. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 12/1) 13 days ago, fading over 1f out. That was his first start for 8 weeks and he comes here operating just 1 lb above his last winning mark. Good record for H Turner but below best on last 2 starts and 7f is on the sharp side.
13 9th (13) (22/1 -10%) Beveragino	22 22/1(-10%)	(13) Beveragino 22/1, Fair 7f winner for Michael Bell who arrives having not been operating at her best for new yard of late, only sixth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago. Visor/tongue tie now reached for and worth noting if market support came for her again. Won 7f Wolverhampton maiden as 3yo; failed to progress; fair yard debut; faded latest.
1 10th (1) (11/1 +8%) Jimmy Knocker	11 11/1(+8%)	(1) Jimmy Knocker 11/1, Stepped up on reappearance run to get off the mark, winning 8-runner handicap (13/2) at Newcastle (6f) in January. Didn't settle well enough off a modest pace when seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 31 days ago and he's not discounted back up in trip. Close up in C&D maiden last spring; 6f winner at Newcastle in January; likely involved.

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

CAPUCHINERO has been edging down the weights in recent months and she went agonisingly close under Oliver Carmichael at Wolverhampton last time. Bint Havana Gold (third) has since franked that form by winning at the Midlands venue so, off just 2lb higher, Alice Haynes' mare appears to hold outstanding claims. Kitaro Kich continues to run well and he remains of interest, while others to note include Sonmarg and handicap debutant Willow's Kiss.

Plenty of in-form sorts in opposition including KITARO KICH, who, having shed the maiden tag on his penultimate start, again shaped well in the circumstances when third at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and he remains of interest from the same mark. Likeable filly Bint Havana Gold following her last-time-out success, H Key Lails and Capuchinero are just a trio of others to consider.

A few with possibilities but KITARO KICH travels strongly enough to think he can make a serious go of it back over 7f.

18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (13/8 +46%) Jesse Luc	1.625 13/8(+46%)	(3) Jesse Luc 13/8, C&D winner. 3/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 12 days ago. Up 3 lb but he can go very well again in his hat-trick bid. Making good progress as a sprinter with three 6f wins already this year, including C&D.
1 2nd (1) (18/1 +0%) Francisco	18 18/1(+0%)	(1) Francisco 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 20 days ago, very slowly away. Has work to do. Showed 7f ability as 2yo; missed 2024; promising yard debut (5f); very slowly away since.
4 3rd (4) (11/4 +21%) Southbank	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(4) Southbank 11/4, 3-time C&D winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win here in December. Good second of 9 in handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. Not taken lightly. Fine 3-4 strike-rate over C&D; first run here since latest win in December; 7lb higher.
2 4th (2) (11/1 +39%) Flag Carrier	11 11/1(+39%)	(2) Flag Carrier 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 16/1) 20 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Sole win at 7f last January; fairly low key on AW of late, no impact back over 6f latest.
9 5th (9) (33/1 -136%) Lion Ring	33 33/1(-136%)	(9) Lion Ring 33/1, 4-time course winner. Four wins from 19 runs last year. 28/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Won all 4 races on Polytrack in September and October, three here; not so good of late.
7 6th (7) (20/1 -43%) Zaman Daar	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Zaman Daar 20/1, 11/1, raced freely when sixth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago. Can give a good account if settling better. Slow starts aren't helpful but capable and close up over 6f at Wolverhampton this month.
10 7th (10) (5/1 +38%) Poetic Jack	5 5/1(+38%)	(10) Poetic Jack 5/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in December. 10/1, solid third of 11 in handicap at this C&D 47 days ago. Shortlist material. Course winner at 7f; made all at Lingfield (6f) in December; poorly drawn since.
5 8th (5) (11/1 +8%) Cooperation	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Cooperation 11/1, C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 10/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Weighted to go well if shrugging off latest effort. C&D winner as 3yo; two close calls since hood fitted; wasn't on song at Newcastle latest.
6 9th (6) (18/1 -80%) Not Just Yet	18 18/1(-80%)	(6) Not Just Yet 18/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2023. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago. One win from 27 Flat runs though. 0-13 on AW but three narrow defeats on Tapeta for this yard; draw has gone against him.

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

Southbank struck over C&D in December before recording back-to-back second-placed finishes at Wolverhampton and he merits the utmost respect, but the vote goes to JESSE LUC. Mike Murphy's gelding has won three of his last four starts, with the latest of those coming at Southwell recently. He's only 3lb higher and with Rossa Ryan back aboard, he looks set to mount another serious challenge. Man On A Mission is another to consider.

A few with chances but JESSE LUC is thriving at present and fancied to make light of a 3 lb weights rise and complete a hat-trick. Southbank could emerge as the main danger to Mike Murphy's C&D scorer ahead of Poetic Jack and Man On A Mission.

Southbank is respected but JESSE LUC (nap) should manage the small rise for his recent Southwell win and continue on the upgrade.

19:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 13f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
8 1st (8) (2/1 +56%) Zooks	2 2/1(+56%)	(8) Zooks 2/1, Still looking for first success but has acquitted herself well both starts this year, in first-time cheekpieces when second of 9 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f, 15/8) 27 days ago. Could be in the mix. 0-19 now but came second in 1m6f course handicap and 1m4f Southwell classified last month.
5 2nd (5) (5/1 -43%) Smokey Malone	5 5/1(-43%)	(5) Smokey Malone 5/1, Returned to winning ways in minor event at Southwell (12.1f) in January and backed up that effort when third of 8 in handicap (15/8) at same C&D 15 days ago, nearest finish. Merits consideration back up in trip. Placed in a handicap since winning Southwell classified last month; this C&D also suits.
12 3rd (12) (6/1 +33%) This Time Maybe	6 6/1(+33%)	(12) This Time Maybe 6/1, Maiden but was placed in handicaps at Wolverhampton (12.2f) first 2 starts this year. Never a threat when fifth of 11 in minor event (11/2) at the same C&D 17 days ago, so more needed as he goes further up in trip. Shade disappointing last time but placed twice over 1m4f at Wolverhampton in January.
6 4th (6) (9/1 +36%) Foinix	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) Foinix 9/1, Course winner. Successful in back-to-back minor events (both at around 12f) in August but hasn't been in quite the same form in handicaps since, sixth of 10 at Lingfield (10f, 5/1) 36 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs to better recent efforts but is back on a good mark and this C&D suits.
4 5th (4) (11/1 -10%) Virtual Hug	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Virtual Hug 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Wasn't in same form as first start this year when seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 10/1) 38 days ago, but he's not ruled out from 3 lb below his last winning mark. Second off this mark at Wolverhampton two runs ago; a possible on first visit here.
9 6th (9) (11/1 -10%) The Resdev Way	11 11/1(-10%)	(9) The Resdev Way 11/1, Ended long losing run at Wolverhampton (14f) in November. Bounce back now called for having finished last of 8 to Smokey Malone in minor event at Southwell (12.1f, 7/2) 27 days ago, but return to this longer trip should suit. Veteran; won at Wolverhampton in autumn; needs to rebound for poor performance last month.
2 7th (2) (22/1 -10%) Unification	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Unification 22/1, Failed to improve sent handicapping last year and, after 8 months off, was too free when last of 10 at Wolverhampton (14f, 66/1) 26 days ago. Has fallen further in the weights but others more persuasive at present. Very disappointing maiden who finished last at Wolverhampton this month, after a layoff.
7 8th (7) (9/2 +44%) Mhajim	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(7) Mhajim 9/2, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Regular slow starter and made little impression when fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 5/1) 15 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark but he needs everything to drop right. Without win since 2022 but can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.
14 9th (14) (20/1 +60%) Rogue Raider	20 20/1(+60%)	(14) Rogue Raider 20/1, Twelve-race maiden. Mid-field in 2 starts at this course (14f) at the turn of the year, but lesser effort when tenth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 40 days ago. Others preferred. 0-12; twice soundly beaten since his respectable sixth here in December.
1 10th (1) (50/1 -150%) Vitruvian Dawn	50 50/1(-150%)	(1) Vitruvian Dawn 50/1, Little impact in a trio of novice races, but denied a clear run on handicap debut when thirteenth of 14 at Kempton (12f, 33/1) 29 days ago. Still has work to do, though, with hood reapplied. Unexposed after only four starts but was well beaten on last month's handicap debut (1m4f).
13 11th (13) (80/1 -21%) Reason To Pass	80 80/1(-21%)	(13) Reason To Pass 80/1, Remains with little solid form, again finishing well held when sixth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 80/1) 12 days ago. Looks to be up against it over this distance for the first time. Nine-race maiden who has struggled to get competitive in recent months; tries a new trip.
10 12th (10) (40/1 +20%) Mapogo	40 40/1(+20%)	(10) Mapogo 40/1, Continues to struggle for form, eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, 50/1) 36 days ago. Has enough to prove as he tries this longer distance. Regressive maiden who has been out of form since last spring; difficult to enthuse over.

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

Smith needs serious thought off just 3lb higher than his latest win at Lingfield. However, this shorter trip might not be ideal for him and the vote goes to previous course winner SMOKEY MALONE. Having won off higher marks in the past, a current rating of 51 gives the Outstrip gelding every chance and another bold showing is expected. Mhajim and This Time Maybe are other solid options.

SMITH took advantage of his much-reduced mark when scoring at Lingfield on his latest outing, having to overcome trouble in running, so a 3 lb rise back up in the weights might not be enough to prevent him from following up. Heading the list of dangers is Smokey Malone, who has returned to form on his last 2 starts, with Zooks also considered.

After two good runs over 1m4f at Southwell, SMOKEY MALONE might be seen to even better effect over this C&D.

19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (16/5 +51%) Sir Rodneyredblood	3.2 16/5(+51%)	(3) Sir Rodneyredblood 16/5, 4-time C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 18/1) 24 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark. Below best in recent starts but down the weights and a soft lead would aid his cause.
4 2nd (4) (16/1 -33%) So Obsessed	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) So Obsessed 16/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year. 18/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 16 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time with more needed. Wouldn't be a solid option but the tongue-tie could bring something.
6 3rd (6) (33/1 -65%) Mehmo	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Mehmo 33/1, 25/1, first run since leaving Michael Appleby when sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 60 days ago, not ideally placed. Others still more persuasive. Multiple winner on a useful mark but hasn't been at his best this winter.
7 4th (7) (7/2 -17%) War Zone	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(7) War Zone 7/2, Career best when winning 7-runner minor event (7/2) at this C&D 14 days ago. Big shout back in handicap company. Appreciated the return to 5f when winning a 7-runner classified race over C&D 2 weeks ago.
5 5th (5) (2/1 +20%) State Of Madness	2 2/1(+20%)	(5) State Of Madness 2/1, 11/4, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 30 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Merits consideration. Drawn wide and unraced on Polytrack but as an in-form contender he's respected.
1 6th (1) (14/1 +30%) Dream By Day	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Dream By Day 14/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 20 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Can get behind in his races, as was the case when seventh in this last year.
2 7th (2) (5/1 -11%) Forest Gunner	5 5/1(-11%)	(2) Forest Gunner 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 11/2) 19 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has good chance on pick of form. Close up in a novice but was only fifth of the six runners on handicap debut at Newcastle.
8 8th (8) (20/1 -100%) Sassy Redhead	20 20/1(-100%)	(8) Sassy Redhead 20/1, Course winner. Not disgraced when fourth of 8 in minor event (20/1) at Southwell (5f) 15 days ago. No forlorn hope. Didn't run too badly last time but slow starts are holding her back and perhaps needs 6f.

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State Of Madness is interesting judged on recent form but a wide berth in stall eight could prove tricky and is a concern. MEHMO, on the other hand, has the benefit of a position near the inside rail and, having gone well here before, he looks worth chancing off a competitive rating on just his second start for his current yard. War Zone also appeals after winning a classified stakes over C&D a fortnight ago.

WAR ZONE looked better than ever when bagging his second C&D victory two weeks ago so gets the vote here at the chief expense of State Of Madness who is weighted to go close on his first go on polytrack. Forest Gunner also figures on a handy-looking mark and needs factoring in too along with course scorer Sassy Redhead.

Stall eight might influence another wide trip but STATE OF MADNESS should get a true pace to chase and he's in better form than most.

20:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 (4) (8/1 -33%) I Can't Believe	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) I Can't Believe 8/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. 3/1, solid fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Can make presence felt. In good form this year and one of the more likely types in new blinkers (replacing visor).
1 1st (1) (4/6 +67%) Elterwater	0.666667 4/6(+67%)	(1) Elterwater 4/6, Resumed her progress with emphatic victory in 7-runner handicap at this C&D (5/2) 5 days ago. Carries 5 lb penalty but has to be taken seriously. Did it easily over C&D on Saturday night and can make light of a 5lb penalty.
8 2nd (8) (12/1 +0%) Egoiste	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Egoiste 12/1, C&D winner. 10/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 19 days ago. No forlorn hope. Two Wolverhampton wins last March but has largely struggled since.
7 3rd (7) (14/1 +30%) Green Power	14 14/1(+30%)	(7) Green Power 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 9/2) 19 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Career win number nine at Wolverhampton last month but well held back there since.
6 4th (6) (22/1 -10%) Birthday Angel	22 22/1(-10%)	(6) Birthday Angel 22/1, 80/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 45 days ago, missing break. One to consider. Never a serious threat back on Flat latest, taking record under both codes to 0-9.
12 5th (12) (33/1 -18%) Cracking Filly	33 33/1(-18%)	(12) Cracking Filly 33/1, 33/1, only fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 49 days ago. Others more persuasive. 0-10; December's third was creditable but tailed off at Lingfield since.
9 6th (9) (20/1 +20%) Alvesta	20 20/1(+20%)	(9) Alvesta 20/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 22/1) 29 days ago, finding little. Hood on 1st time. 16-race maiden who hasn't threatened in three runs for this yard; hood goes on.
3 7th (3) (33/1 -106%) Absolutely Buzzing	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Absolutely Buzzing 33/1, Course winner. Winner here in August. 4/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f). Off 103 days. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Michael Wigham. Decent 1m course form but well held final start and changed yards ahead of return.
10 8th (10) (17/2 -70%) Jenson Benson	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(10) Jenson Benson 17/2, 4-time course winner. Good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 14 days ago, nearest finish. In the picture. Two years since last of four course wins but was a close second over C&D latest.
5 9th (5) (4/1 +20%) Cloud Free	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Cloud Free 4/1, Course winner. Winner here in October. 5/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Needs considering. Course winner; two creditable thirds over 1m2f for new yard this year; place claims again.
11 10th (11) (33/1 -65%) The Cooleen	33 33/1(-65%)	(11) The Cooleen 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Ninth of 12 in maiden (300/1) at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Makes handicap debut. Maiden hurdler; held in 3 Flat runs; more chance in handicaps but others still stronger.
2 11th (2) (80/1 -100%) The Rain King	80 80/1(-100%)	(2) The Rain King 80/1, First run since leaving Alexandra Dunn when eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 66/1) 16 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Well beaten on recent return from long absence for new yard.

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A tentative vote goes to JENSON BENSON, who bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort over C&D last time out, where he had the reopposing Cloud Free (third) over a length behind. The latter is now 2lb better off at the weights, but Shaun Lycett's charge is taken to regain the winning thread at the main expense of Elterwater, who has scored on two of her three starts at this track.

A case can be made for a few of these but ELTERWATER is hard to oppose under a 5 lb penalty for her convincing success over C&D last time out. Handily-weighted I Can't Believe is next on the list ahead of Cloud Free and Birthday Angel.

A race which revolves around ELTERWATER, who will be hard to beat if in the same mood as when scoring easily over C&D on Saturday.

20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (6/4 +55%) Urban Lion	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(4) Urban Lion 6/4, C&D winner. Winner here in August. Very good fourth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft). Off 143 days but he's not taken lightly. Won 1m course maiden on previous AW start; interesting runner back from a break.
8 2nd (8) (7/1 +30%) Shimmering Spin	7 7/1(+30%)	(8) Shimmering Spin 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in novice (22/1) at Goodwood (9.9f, good). Off 177 days. Since had a wind op and needs it to spark improvement on his handicap debut. Second in C&D maiden last year; had wind op ahead of handicap debut/reappearance.
2 3rd (2) (4/1 +20%) Helm Rock	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) Helm Rock 4/1, Latest win at Southwell in November. 8/1, solid third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 10 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Holds very good form claims. Close third off this mark latest and Billy Loughnane takes the reins now; new headgear.
1 4th (1) (6/1 -20%) Longlai	6 6/1(-20%)	(1) Longlai 6/1, 13/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D 77 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Needs considering. Better than last two form figures of 2024 imply; can go well if fully primed after break.
7 5th (7) (8/1 +20%) Charming Whisper	8 8/1(+20%)	(7) Charming Whisper 8/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy, 16/1). Off 113 days. Back down in trip and not ruled out. Largely consistent and acts on Polytrack but this is his first run for nearly four months.
5 6th (5) (200/1 -400%) Court Of Session	200 200/1(-400%)	(5) Court Of Session 200/1, 3-time C&D winner. Last of 6 in handicap (80/1) at this course (7f) 70 days ago so needs to get back on track. Well beaten at huge odds in two runs for his new stable; hard to fancy.
6 7th (6) (20/1 -344%) High Point	20 20/1(-344%)	(6) High Point 20/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, good to soft) in October on his final run for Eve Johnson Houghton. In the mix for his new handler. Turf win in cheekpieces on final start for previous yard; headgear left off by new stable.
3 8th (3) (7/1 -27%) Tempus	7 7/1(-27%)	(3) Tempus 7/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, fourth of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 12 days ago, not ideally placed. Ought to be in the shake-up. On losing run but in-frame efforts last twice show he's in reasonable form.

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HELM ROCK didn't do himself any favours when racing wide at Wolverhampton last time out but he did well to finish third, and dropping back to 1m should suit. The booking of Billy Loughnane is eye-catching and the seven-year-old can regain the winning thread at the main expense of High Point, who has switched yards since scoring at Salisbury last October. Longlai and Tempus cannot be ruled out either.

A tight-knit handicap in which HELM ROCK edges the vote on the back of his good recent Wolverhampton third. Urban Lion is also weighted to have a big say and could emerge as the main danger after a break, although Tempus and Longlai both need considering too.

Longlai is a potential class act but narrow preference is for HELM ROCK who went close off this mark recently.

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