12:50 Sandown Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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The Good Doctor sets a decent standard with an official rating of 125 and he must be respected following Boxing Day's Fontwell triumph, but a chance can be taken on PEKING OPERA. Last seen finishing third in behind the classy Vauban in the Group 3 Ballyroan on the Flat, having been far from disgraced in a couple of Group 1 events earlier in the year, he'll likely prove tough to beat if taking to this new discipline. Jaitroplaclasse is also noted.

PEKING OPERA was useful on the Flat and hails from a yard that does particularly well at this course. He is taken to make a successful switch to hurdling. The Good Doctor and Dartmoor Pirate rate the principal dangers.

Useful Flat performer PEKING OPERA can take advantage of his hefty 4yo allowance. No More Bolero is another interesting recruit.

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13:00 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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ST JOHN'S ROAD was comprehensively beaten by The Kalooki Kid at Newcastle prior to Christmas, but that winner has since been far from disgraced in the Grade 2 Rossington Main. Lucinda Russell's mare ought to have learned plenty from that initial jumping experience and she can step forward today. Yorkshire Lady performed to a fair level on the Flat and is worth a second look now switched to hurdles, while it would be no surprise if Strong Belle could atone for a Catterick tumble.

STRONG BELLE looked a big danger when departing late on at Catterick just over 5 weeks ago and is fancied to make amends at the expense of St John's Road, who is open to improvement having found just one too strong on her recent hurdles bow at Newcastle. Hurdling-debutantes Largy Force and Yorkshire Lady can fight out third.

Having been challenging for the lead when falling at the final flight at Catterick, STRONG BELLE earns the vote.

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13:20 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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With four of the six hailing from Willie Mullins' Closutton base, the percentages would tell you he is most likely to saddle the winner. Stable jockey Paul Townend opts to ride PREDATORS GOLD, though, and he gets the vote. A staying-on second over 2m in the Future Champions Novice Hurdle, he can go one better now upped in trip. Jetara bolted up in a Grade 3 against her own sex here last time and she's an interesting candidate in receipt of weight, while recent Grade 2 winner Loughglynn is most appealing of the remainder.

Another Dublin Racing Festival in which Willie Mullins looks set to dominate and PREDATORS GOLD looks the strongest of his quartet in the opening contest having pulled clear with the exciting Caldwell Potter in the Future Champions Novices' Hurdle here over Christmas. The selection's stable companions Loughglynn and I Will Be Baie are both unbeaten over hurdles and they can provide most resistance.

Experience can be a major asset in novice hurdles over this sort of trip and the progressive JETARA may be worth chancing up in trip

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13:25 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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An opening mark of 124 looks more than fair based on what JINGKO BLUE achieved in a couple of novice hurdles, and Nicky Henderson's charge is fancied to prove how lenient it is now sent handicapping. Diplomatic Ash bumped into the 126-rated Idy Wood at Plumpton 12 days ago so he merits a similar amount of respect with that in mind, while Onethreefivenotout appeals most of the remainder.

A case can be made for all of these but the most persuasive one is for the improving ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT who looks to have got in lightly for his handicap bow and can edge out Nicky Henderson's likeable Newbury scorer Jingko Blue. Alfie's Princess, Titan Discovery and Diplomatic Ash all have better days ahead of them too and need factoring into this intriguing contest.

Jingko Blue needs a great deal of respect but ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT should be well suited by this step back up in trip.

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13:32 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Harjo made it second-time lucky over the larger obstacles when romping home at Wincanton in December, and he merits respect with the prospect of more to come. However, a chance can be taken on SOLDIER OF DESTINY. Jamie Snowden's gelding is well treated judged on past exploits, and recent wind surgery could give him an added boost. Others to note include Kepagge and Not What It Seems.

HUNTER LEGEND signalled he's ready to get off the mark when a clear Leicester second last time out and with this longer trip a likely plus too he can edge out Charlie Longsdon's progressive Worcester scorer Harjo. Eaton Collina is another who needs factoring in along with Soldier of Destiny and William Cody.

Harjo was faultless at Wincanton and is feared but HUNTER LEGEND is also moving in the right direction and gets weight all round.

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13:40 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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This can go the way of GENERAL OFFICER, who ran arguably a career best when runner-up at Aintree on Boxing Day. An easy winner at Doncaster prior to that, Donald McCain's charge has an excellent record around here and he is preferred to Marble Sands, who has been pitched in at a high level since winning off a 3lb lower mark at Ayr on his chasing bow. Top-weight Monmiral is another taking a class drop and he must enter calculations.

None of these can be ruled out but JACKPOT DE CHOISEL looked ahead of his mark when a smooth-travelling scorer over C&D last time and can make light of a 5 lb rise. General Officer arrives at the top of his game and can chase home John McConnell's Irish raider ahead of the reliable Glory And Honour and handily-weighted Monmiral.

Donald McCain's GENERAL OFFICER was very well suited by this track over hurdles and has made good progress over fences in recent weeks.

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13:50 Leopardstown Conditions Hurdle 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Jockey Paul Townend rarely gets it wrong when choosing a first string amongst the Willie Mullins' contingent and STORM HEART looks a juvenile with an exciting future, having scored with authority on his stable debut at Punchestown in December. Kala Conti arguably sets the standard on form, following a Grade 2 success over C&D from the reopposing Kargese at Christmas, though she may need to step up again. Stablemates of the selection, Bunting and Highwind impressed on debut respectively and are open to any amount of improvement on the rise in grade.

KARGESE was beaten only ¾-length by Kala Conti in a Grade 2 over C&D in December and, with the run likely to have brought her on, she's taken to reverse the form with her old rival on these slightly better terms and come out on top. Kala Conti seems sure to put up another bold bid, with Storm Heart and Intellotto others to take seriously following highly impressive starts to their hurdling careers.

One of six for Willie Mullins, STORM HEART (nap) looked like a horse destined for greater things when winning easily at Punchestown

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14:00 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 15f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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SAINT SEGAL found only a resurgent First Flow too strong at Lingfield last time out and the six-year-old would appear to hold every chance of going one better from an unchanged mark. That said, In Excelsis Deo has proven himself to be a consistent performer over the larger obstacles and he's likely to give him plenty to think about. Harper's Brook can chase the pair home.

IN EXCELSIS DEO is starting to fulfil his potential now and this represents a good opportunity with doubts surrounding his 2 main rivals Saint Segal (jumping) and Harper's Brook (pulls himself up in front).

Preference is for IN EXCELSIS DEO, who looks poissed to regain the winning thread. Saint Segal is feared most.

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14:07 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Walk On Quest was well supported ahead of his hurdling bow at Kelso and should go well if building on that second placing, but TARRAS WOOD shades preference. A bumper winner at this venue, Paul Nicholls' charge put a Warwick blip behind him when runner-up at Wincanton and it would come as no surprise were he to step forward again. To Chase A Dream heads the remainder.

WALK ON QUEST was caught out by inexperience to a degree when runner-up on his Rules debut at Kelso in December and, with improvement anticipated over this longer trip, he's selected to go one better. Leading Choice hasn't been seen for 14 months but he showed plenty on both his starts in this sphere in late 2022 and remains likely to do better, while To Chase A Dream and Tarras Wood are others to consider.

Having shown good form when runner-up on his three hurdle starts, TO CHASE A DREAM is taken to get off the mark under rules.

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14:15 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 2) 31f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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A tentative vote goes to Irish raider PEACHES AND CREAM, who was something of an eyecatcher when staying on into fifth in a higher grade handicap at Cheltenham's November meeting. A winner at this distance at the 2022 Punchestown Festival, the nine-year-old might have been teed up for this, and the same can be said of last year's impressive winner Magna Sam, who is 4lb higher now. Inis Oirr (fifth) may have plenty of ground to make up with Landen Calling (first) from their meeting in the Lincolnshire National, but he should relish this step up in trip.

PEACHES AND CREAM was an impressive winner on his sole attempt over this sort of trip at Punchestown last season and looks set for another big run after his promising return to chasing at Cheltenham in November. Last year's winner Magna Sam is next best ahead of first-season chasers Landen Calling and Inis Oirr.

Only 1lb higher than when winning a good 3m handicap a year ago, CASTLE ROBIN is unexposed over marathon trips and gets the nod.

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14:25 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Last year's Supreme winner MARINE NATIONALE took to chasing exceptionally well over C&D at Christmas and a similar style of victory on this occasion would cement his position as the leading 2m novice chaser on either side of the Irish Sea. Found A Fifty landed a Grade 1 here on Boxing Day, with Sharjah (third) and the disappointing Facile Vega (fourth) in behind, so the main Willie Mullins contender may well prove to be Il Etait Temps, who claimed the scalp of Facile Vega at this meeting 12 months ago and shaped with plenty of credit when runner-up to Gaelic Warrior in the Faugheen at Limerick.

MARINE NATIONALE continues to look a class act and he's fully expected to maintain his unbeaten record for all that Found A Fifty has looked a natural since sent chasing and boasts a good level of form. Facile Vega obviously can't be ruled out despite a disappointing showing last time.

Everything points to MARINE NATIONALE, an outstanding novice hurdler last season and potentially an exceptional novice chaser

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14:35 Sandown Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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HERMES ALLEN made the perfect start to life over fences with a comfortable defeat of Nickle Back in the John Francome at Newbury following an interrupted preparation, before facing a potential star at Kempton. Although tasting defeat to Il Est Francais, the experience gained shouldn't be lost on him and without a rival of that calibre in opposition, this represents an ideal opportunity to gain another success at the highest level. Le Patron has improved plenty for the switch to the larger obstacles and caused a surprise in the Henry VIII here. He got the better of Colonel Harry, who has since franked the form by winning the Towton at Wetherby, and the pair are likely to be closely matched again. Djelo was unlucky at Lingfield as he was essentially knocked over at the first fence, while Nickle Back is likely to ensure there will be no hiding places on the front end.

LE PATRON has improved with each start over fences and is 2 from 2 at this course. He gets the nod in what looks a cracking contest. Hermes Allen did little wrong behind an exceptional novice at Kempton last time and is feared most.

A tight-looking Scilly Isles on bare figures. The Sandown factor sways the vote in favour of LE PATRON, ahead of Colonel Harry.

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14:42 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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THE FOUR SIXES readily accounted for a subsequent winner on his debut for Olly Murphy over 2m5f at this venue on Boxing Day. A 6lb rise for that success may vastly underestimate the six-year-old and he is hard to oppose as a result. The consistent Magic Wave is an obvious threat, despite being a beaten odds-on favourite at Ayr last time, while Bashers Reflection and Brinkley are others who make the shortlist.

THE FOUR SIXES made a good start for Olly Murphy here in December and remains feasibly treated. He can score again. Magic Wave and Foster'sisland can also make their presence felt.

Having won in fine style here on Boxing Day, THE FOUR SIXES (nap) can defy a 6lb rise and make it 2-2 for Olly Murphy.

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14:50 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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The key to this race could be last month's clash here between Benson (first) and AFADIL (third), with preference on this occasion for the latter. Paul Nicholls' charge travelled well throughout that contest, should be suited by the drop in trip, and is only 2lb above his last winning mark. Ballygeary finished second on the same New Year's Day card, while First Impression was runner-up in a strong contest at Doncaster last time out. Irish raiders Park Annonciade and Your Honor have the form to get involved as well.

FIRST IMPRESSION split next-time-out winners when second back hurdling at Doncaster in December and might prove the answer to a competitive renewal of this Class 2 handicap. Ballygeary has made a good start to his handicap career and rates an obvious threat for the McCain/Hughes combination. Zanndabad didn't jump well enough on his handicap hurdle debut at Fairyhouse 2 months ago but his Flat ability suggests he should be up to making an impact from his mark if hurdling more fluently this time.

West Country raider AFADIL won on this card 12 months ago and there were definite signs of a return to form here on New Year's Day.

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15:00 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 24f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

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Only one horse has carried more than 10st 13lb to success in the last nine years, so it might pay to side with MUSIC OF TARA, who broke her duck over hurdles when winning here (2m4f) in December. A subsequent 7lb hike will ask more questions of Henry de Bromhead's mare, but the step up to an extended 3m could see her in an even better light. Canal End hit the frame in a similar event at Navan last time and he holds obvious claims off 1lb higher. Others to note include Fine Margin, Black Bamboo and Gaoth Chuil.

Lots with chances. CANAL END looks to have a fair bit more to offer over staying trips so Peter Fahey's unexposed sort edges the vote. Fine Margin is expected to build on a promising Haydock debut second for Willie Mullins and is next on the list, although a good case can also be made for the likes of Gaoth Chuil, Nine Graces, Will Do, Panda Boy and Park of Kings in this ultra-competitive handicap.

FINE MARGIN went close at Haydock on debut for Willie Mullins and the 3rd gave the form a major boost by winning the Long Walk since

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15:10 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 23f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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ED KEEPER burst onto the scene as a progressive type when impressing at Newbury, before running with plenty of credit to finish third at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. A mistake at the last cost him valuable momentum, but the six-year-old appears capable of further improvement, despite the handicapper raising him another 5lb. West Balboa commands the utmost respect back in handicap company having disappointed when sent off favourite for the Long Walk at Ascot. She showed her very best in similar contests last season, especially when dominating proceedings at Aintree in the spring, and Tristan Durrell's 3lb claim aids her cause further. Recent Ludlow winner Saint Davy and Transmission, who once again teams up with Joe Anderson after their unbelievable recovery/victory at Plumpton, are others with viable credentials.

A last-flight mistake cost ED KEEPER momentum at a crucial stage at Cheltenham last time and this progressive 6-y-o can show he's still ahead of the handicapper. Fellow low-mileage improver Saint Davy rates an obvious danger on the back of last month's Ludlow reappearance success. Scamallach Liath and Transmission are others heading in the right direction and complete the shortlist.

In a race that's jam-packed with appealing candidates, TRANSMISSION is taken to win with further improved form for his new yard.

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15:17 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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CARRIGEEN CASTLE was successful over 2m4f at Newcastle four weeks ago and Micky Hammond's gelding could be hard to stop once again, despite a 5lb rise in the ratings. King Of The Hill was only narrowly denied on his most recent outing at Catterick and that form gives him a big chance. Robins Field took a step forward following a wind operation to occupy the runner-up berth at Sedgefield and is next best.

Successful in an Irish point early last year, CARRIGEEN CASTLE made his second chase start a winning one at Newcastle last month and he can score again with further progress to come. Robins Field bounced back to form on his latest outing and could be the biggest threat, ahead of King of The Hill.

Point winner CARRIGEEN CASTLE won at Newcastle last month on his second chase start and this unexposed 8yo can follow up.

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15:25 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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FARNOGE failed to fire on testing ground in the Grade 1 Challow Novices' Hurdle at Newbury, but his previous form suggests that he could be very hard to beat at this level. Cadell chased home subsequent Grade 2 scorer Kerryhill two starts ago and is another who may bounce back from a disappointing effort in a higher grade when last seen. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Florida Dreams might be the pick of them.

FLORIDA DREAMS has looked highly promising throughout his career to date and his latest effort is excusable on account of the inadequate test, so he boasts leading claims upped in trip. Farnoge is expected to bounce back and Cadell may have a bigger performance in him, so they strike as the main dangers.

Florida Dreams and Farnoge are major players but CADELL is a strong form contender on the strength of his penultimate effort.

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15:35 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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All concerns about GALOPIN DES CHAMPS following last season's Gold Cup success were laid to rest with the star chaser delivering a performance right out of the top drawer in the Savills Chase here over Christmas. A 23-length demolition of Gerri Colombe was a true reflection of what Willie Mullins' charge can achieve when at his very best and he can defend the title he claimed so impressively 12 months ago. He meets Fastorslow for the fourth time, with the score being 2-1 in favour of his rival, and Martin Brassil's gelding is the only one in the line-up capable of giving the selection a race, with Conflated and I Am Maximus needing plenty of luck to go in their direction for them to surprise.

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS looked back to his scintillating best here over Christmas and if in a similar mood again he should turn the tables on Fastorslow, who has inflicted 2 Punchestown defeats on last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup hero.

Following a devastating performance here at Christmas GALOPIN DES CHAMPS can avenge two Punchestown defeats inflicted by Fastorslow

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15:45 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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A taking winner of the Badger Beer last November and a respectable fourth in a valuable contest at Ascot since, BLACKJACK MAGIC sets the standard as he looks to notch up a fourth victory over fences. The progressive nine-year-old gets the vote ahead of easy Sussex National winner Dom Of Mary, as well as the in-form Kestrel Valley, who has scored on four of her last five starts. Fortescue has hinted at a return to his best form on both starts this season, while Bangers And Cash is another dour stayer to note.

KESTREL VALLEY is still on the up and, with some fluent jumping, she might be able to build up an unassailable lead under positive tactics, so she's marginally preferred to Blackjack Magic, who arrives in good order. Dom of Mary is also considered on the back of a career best.

In-form novice chaser GROZNI (nap) may well show further improvement with Harry Cobden booked. Blackjack Magic is feared most.

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15:50 Wetherby Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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FAIRLY FAMOUS is one from one over regulation fences and is a highly appealing option. A good second in a point-to-point in December, the seven-year-old is entitled to be sharper for the run and has plenty of scope for improvement. Former smart chaser Windsor Avenue is feared most on his debut in the hunter chase scene/first run for 336 days, while Super Citizen beat just three rivals at Kelso yet still commands attention.

FAIRLY FAMOUS has thrived for his current stable and he's likely to go in again having produced an emphatic display to score at Cheltenham last month. Windsor Avenue has the ability to trouble the selection and Bennys King is unlikely to be far away.

Preference is for young challenger FAIRLY FAMOUS, who was a convincing winner at Cheltenham last May on his sole hunter chase start.

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15:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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BEAUZON has been in outstanding form of late and the four-timer looks to be very much on the cards following a success from two subsequent winners over C&D last month. Ian Williams' charge has run off higher marks in the past, and he should have too much for fellow C&D winner Wee Fat Mac and Mumayaz, who deserve a change in luck after a series of runner-up efforts.

A further 3 lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent BEAUZON completing a C&D 4-timer. Wee Fat Mac might be the one to give him most to do ahead of Mumayaz.

Beauzon is thriving and should make a bold bid for the four-timer but MASTERCLASS can capitalise on today's drop in class.

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16:00 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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HALF SHOT was an impressive winner over C&D two starts ago and he was not disgraced over a shorter trip in a valuable race here subsequently. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give the Iain Jardine-trained 10-year-old a big chance in this company. The hat-trick seeking pair Anglers Crag and Cartonne are obvious threats to the selection, while Readysteadybeau is another to consider.

ANGLERS CRAG has shown improved form since joining Brian Ellison, making it 2 from 2 for the yard when successful at Market Rasen last month, and he can score again in his current mood. He is taken to get the better of Massini Man, who had looked set to go close before falling 2 out at Kelso on his latest outing, while Half Shot also enters calculations.

This can go to ANGLERS CRAG (nap), who has thrived since joining Brian Ellison and now bids to complete a hat-trick.

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16:10 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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It may pay to be in a forgiving mood with the lightly-raced HENN SEE, who disappointed on his latest start at Limerick, but he can make his presence felt off what could prove a lenient mark on his handicap debut. Path D'oroux rates as the main danger to the selection on the back of his creditable second to a useful type over an extended 2m1f at Fairyhouse last month, while The Folkes Tiara has solid claims after giving an exhibition of jumping en route to victory over C&D on Boxing day.

Plenty to consider but French-recruit MADARA is coming good for this yard so could be the answer after his decisive win at Cheltenham. Henn See disappointed at Limerick on Boxing Day but starts life in handicaps off a fair-looking mark, while Solness won a similar event in good style at Fairyhouse 9 weeks ago.

THE BIG CHAP just failed to reel in The Folkes Tiara here on St Stephen's Day and he may be able to gain revenge now 3lb better off

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16:20 Sandown NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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A comfortable winner of a decent contest at Ffos Las on debut last November, JUBY BALL looks a five-year-old with potential, and the fact his half-brother Fifty Ball won here is a plus. The booking of James Bowen is significant and he is narrowly preferred to Touquet, who scored over C&D on debut in November, and easy Haydock scorer San Frandisco. Wellington Arch is another open to improvement on the back of a promising third at Ascot.

There should be more to come from November's C&D debut scorer TOUQUET, who is narrowly preferred to Jamie Snowden's San Frandisco. Ben Pauling had a well-backed bumper debut winner at Doncaster last week so a market move for his point recruit Sixmilebridge would bring him into the reckoning.

Preference for WELLINGTON ARCH is only slight, but he was a good third to two promising types at Ascot and remains unexposed.

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16:25 Wetherby NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Assuming he runs with less fizz than when last seen, MR BRAMLEY could go one place better than the good second he registered in this contest 12 months ago. There is plenty of guesswork involved with the majority of the opposition being newcomers, but Miami Steve appeals on pedigree and commands respect on debut for a top yard. Brother Boris and Para Handy are a couple of others to monitor in the betting.

MR BRAMLEY has been off the track since finishing second in this corresponding race 12 months ago and can go one better if ready to go. Expensive point-winner Piper Park looks an interesting newcomer, while the well-bred Kalahari King offered something to work on at Exeter.

The mare PIPER PARK changed hands for £205,000 after winning a point on debut and is taken to make a winning start under rules.

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16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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A highly-encouraging second over a furlong shorter at Lingfield last month, NIGHT AT SEA gives the impression that she will be well served by a further rise in distance and she can get off the mark at the eighth time of asking. That may be at the main expense of the well-handicapped Morlaix and Kitty Foyle, who is of interest on her first start for new connections.

NIGHT AT SEA went down only to a thriving rival at Lingfield last time and could take a bit of stopping if in similar form here. The low-mileage Kitty Foyle is quite an interesting new recruit for the Jack Jones yard and is put up as the chief threat ahead of 1½m course scorer Havanazam, who failed to stay 2m last time but should find this trip within range.

Their stamina has not been proved but calculations appear to be dominated by HAVANAZAM (2-2 at Wolverhampton) and Night At Sea.

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16:35 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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LANGTON WOLD made it third-time lucky over obstacles when landing a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and Brian Ellison's five-year-old merits the utmost respect on his handicap debut in this sphere. Restandbethankful has filled second place on each of his last three starts and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Lively Citizen and Bashful are firmly in contention too.

It's unlikely BASHFUL will match his fairly useful Flat form in this sphere, but he still has plenty of room for manoeuvre from a modest hurdling mark and is fancied to take advantage. Langton Wold and Restandbethankful head the dangers.

The eyes are drawn to Tony Martin's SUPERBOLT who has his 4yo allowance now he's sent into handicaps for the first time.

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16:40 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:40 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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It was in this contest last year that A DREAM TO SHARE rose to prominence before a memorable Champion Bumper double at Cheltenham and Punchestown. The six-year-old sets a lofty standard, even after a 283-day absence, and he should have too much for Redemption Day, who returned from a similar layoff himself to run an excellent race over C&D at Christmas. Of those with less experience, You Oughta Know and Jeroboam Machin are capable of being in the shake-up.

It's hard to get away from A DREAM TO SHARE, who was the dominant force in bumpers last season. Willie Mullins has several candidates with Redemption Day and You Oughta Know particualrly respected.

As an unbeaten dual Grade 1 winner, A DREAM TO SHARE has impeccable credentials endorsed by his win here last season after a break

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16:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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Got No Dollars and Comedian Leader both have recent winning form and enter the reckoning on that basis, while Roundabout Silver lurks on a dangerous mark and is not dismissed. However, NASIM is effective on synthetics and, off 4lb lower than his last winning rating, the son of Galileo Gold can provide a relatively quick return for connections on just his fourth start for the Mark Pattinson yard, with the drop in trip likely to suit.

GOT NO DOLLARS got back on the scoreboard here last month and remains feasibly treated on old form. He may be able to follow up. Hul Ah Bah Loo and Nasim can also make their presence felt.

Luke Catton and GOT NO DOLLARS are taken to combine for a second C&D win of the year. Nasim is second choice.

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17:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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DIVINE BREATH was only caught late on when travelling well on her debut over 7f at Chelmsford last month, which suggests that the drop in trip is the right move. Ralph Beckett's charge had the reopposing Ocean Bliss (third) five lengths behind, and she could be in the mix once again on her second start for Mick Appleby. Dolores Abernathy is another to consider on her first run since May.

DIVINE BREATH pulled clear with another newcomer when runner-up at Chelmsford last month and can go one place better in a weak-looking maiden. Twenty Bob is worth another chance to confirm debut promise having had excuses here 2 weeks ago so rates the main threat ahead of Bellatarix Lady, who looks the pick of the newcomers.

This looks a good opportunity for DIVINE BREATH to confirm the promise of her recent Chelmsford debut.

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17:15 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:15 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Floridian sets a modest standard on official ratings so this can go to one of the newcomers, with LORD CHAMBERLAIN a likely candidate to strike at the first time of asking. A half-brother to plenty of winners, the trip is within compass judged on pedigree and this looks a good starting point for the David Simcock-trained colt. Time To Roll is another debutant to monitor in the betting, with potential improver Beau Gars rated best of the rest.

MON ETOILE possesses the best form on offer and is fancied to build on her recent Southwell maiden second and get off the mark. David Simcock's Masar newcomer Lord Chamberlain could emerge as the chief danger, especially if the market vibes are positive, with the once-raced Perfectly Timed also in the mix.

With improvement on the cards, PERFECTLY TIMED is the suggestion in an ordinary maiden. Lord Chamberlain is second choice.

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

RUN JOY RUN has improved since cheekpieces were applied two starts ago, posting an admirable second prior to a game victory at Kempton over a mile last month, and she looks the one to side with having been nudged up 3lb. Jazzy Angel may prove to be the biggest danger to the selection on the back of her creditable second behind a subsequent winner over 1m at Southwell in December. Morindoo has been eased 2lb following an encouraging handicap debut, when fifth over 1m at Southwell in December, and she may fill the frame.

MONTECRISTO GOLD did comfortably best of the rest when second at Lingfield last month so could be the answer off the same mark with headgear back on. Recent Kempton winner Run Joy Run and the progressive Jazzy Angel are obvious threats.

Run Joy Run is improving but JAZZY ANGEL (nap)'s latest second placing has been boosted since and she can gain her second success.

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17:45 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:45 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BELCAMO wasn't beaten far behind a now 77-rated opponent at Southwell and another step forward could see the improving three-year-old break his maiden at the fourth time of asking. Mr Swivell dwelt at the start that day, but kept on to finish a close-up fourth so cannot be ruled out. Remonstrate and Coppersmith are a couple of newcomers to monitor closely in the betting, given the rest with experience need to improve.

COPPERSMITH is bred to be above average and could be up to making a winning start in a race where those with experience don't set the bar all that high. Belcamo and Mr Swivell finished second and fourth in the same maiden at Southwell last month and rate the principal threats.

With progress on the cards, MR SWIVELL could well reverse Southwell placings with Belcamo who is respected all the same.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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Felix fared the best of those ridden off the pace when third on his most recent outing over C&D, but his tendency to be slowly away tempers enthusiasm slightly. With that in mind, preference goes to QUEEN OF IPANEMA, who was sporting first-time cheekpieces when landing the spoils over 1m3f at Southwell last month and, with the headgear retained, she can make a bold bid off 4lb higher. The quirky but talented Aikhal hasn't shown much on his three starts for this stable but he may be able to fill the frame.

FELIX is one that needs things to drop right but a more positive ride might be employed in first-time cheekpieces and he certainly shaped like he was a threat from this sort of mark over C&D last time, so he gets the marginal vote over Storm Catcher, who ran well at Newcastle a month ago. Queen of Ipanema is also considered.

The lack of any obvious pace is a concern but STORM CATCHER, who won a slowly run affair at Lingfield in November, gets the nod.

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18:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

ASPIRE TO GLORY finished a neck in front of a subsequent winner when supplementing a Kempton triumph at Lingfield and he should be able to make his presence felt once again, nudged up just another 1lb. Si Si La Bonne has risen 2lb for finishing an admirable second at Wolverhampton and may prove to be the main danger, although Volkan Bey showed a glimmer of promise over 6f at Windsor in September and warrants consideration on her handicap debut.

VOLKAN BEY fetched 150,000 euros at the breeze up sales and can start to repay that fee by taking a big step forward with victory on her handicap bow here. Hat-trick seeking Aspire To Glory rates the obvious threat, with Si Si La Bonne appealing as the pick of the remainder.

Tea Leaf Ted can leave last time behind him but he may have to give best to ASPIRE TO GLORY (nap) once more.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

REBECCA WEST posted an eye-catching performance most recently when fourth over C&D last month and she could be able to make her presence felt. The unexposed Stolen Encounter may prove to be the main danger to the selection if he can build on his promising handicap debut over an extended 1m1f here last May. Jenny Ren and Ocean Ridge are others to note.

FANDABIDOZI doesn't have a compelling record on the Flat but he was running consistently well over hurdles when last seen and, as such, is worth a chance to defy a much-reduced mark. Virtual Hug and Typewritten both ran with credit last time, so they're also considered.

Unlike most of these, STOLEN ENCOUNTER may have some potential and he's a tentative selection to make a winning return from a break.

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18:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

REVOLUTIONISE rates as the one to side with on the back of his authoritative success over C&D last week, with a 3lb rise not looking like it will be enough to stop Stuart Williams' gelding. For all that Ultramarine needs to bounce back from a subdued effort at Lingfield, he was in cracking form prior to that and a revival is entirely possible. This represents an ease in grade for Letmelivemylife and, back up to 7f, he may be able to make the frame.

A tightly-knit handicap with LETMELIVEMYLIFE taken to confirm his recent promise having eased a bit further in the weights. Ultramarine wasn't seen to best effect at Chelmsford on his most recent outing and can bounce back, with last-time-out winner Revolutionise respected, also.

Revolutionise should go well on the back of his C&D win last week but LETMELIVEMYLIFE is preferred now returned to 7f.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

The hat-trick chasing Mitigator and Harriet's Angel both command respect based on recent winning form. That said, The Gay Blade and Island Native have also been on the scoresheet lately and look to make this competitive. Nevertheless, given that he runs off 21lb lower than his last winning mark, none appeal more than BERKSHIRE PHANTOM in handicapping terms. A previous C&D winner, the selection is highly tempting with the blinkers retained.

Having scored in good style at Chelmsford, ISLAND NATIVE went a bit too hard at Lingfield last time and, in a first-time visor, he's fancied to get back to winning ways at the likely expense of Harriet's Angel, who returned from 4 months off with an impressive display at Kempton 10 days ago. Mitigator, another last-time-out winner, is also considered.

The money came for HARRIET'S ANGEL when she won well at Kempton after a break and she's open to further progress.

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19:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

KIHAVAH finished just under two lengths behind a classy rival over 1m6f at Newmarket's July Festival and, up in trip off just 2lb higher, he can go very close if ready to roll. Fleurman appeared a stayer to keep on side last spring, but he was pulled up over hurdles in December and has something to prove now. Zealandia struck at Newcastle on New Year's Day, pulling clear with a subsequent winner, and he might be the main danger to the selection off a 5lb higher figure.

Preference is for PRYDWEN, who proved as good as ever when scoring at Wolverhampton last time and remains fairly treated. Citizen General and Zealandia head the list of dangers.

The form of PRYDWEN's latest 1m6f Wolverhampton has been boosted a few times so he might prove the answer to this competitive handicap.

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19:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

AIDAN ANDABETTIN took a step forward from his debut fourth at Chelmsford when getting off the mark over C&D last month and an opening handicap mark of 74 appears to be more than fair. Kapparis Kid appreciated a drop back in trip to shed the maiden tag on the same card on which the selection made his first start and he is likely to have more to offer as a sprinter. Jenni and Media Shooter are respected too.

Returned to all-weather after 3 months off, MEDIA SHOOTER bounced back to form when third at Lingfield a fortnight ago and he can resume winning ways as he drops in grade. Heading the list of dangers is Jenni, who could yet do better as she goes handicapping on only her third start for David O'Meara, while Zola Power is also considered.

C&D winner Aidan Andabettin is capable of better but MEDIA SHOOTER is preferred after his solid third at Lingfield a fortnight ago.

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20:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A contest where every runner arrives with something to prove, but a chance is taken on PAGE THREE. Andrew Balding's mare was runner-up over C&D off a 2lb higher mark back in November and a repeat of that kind of performance could be enough for her to gain a first career success. A change of headgear to blinkers might aid the cause of Nikki's Girl, while Clipsham Gold appears best of the remainder.

PAGE THREE is holding her form well so Andrew Balding's mare gets the nod to belatedly open her account at the expense of Lady Valentine, who has dropped a long way in the weights and has more severe headgear enlisted here. Clipsham Gold and Nikki's Girl can fight out minor honours.

A final chance is given to PAGE THREE back at the scene of her near miss in November.

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Racecard Key

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	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
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	At the races watchout for
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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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