1 Tuesday 13th February 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 27 Races on Tuesday 13th February 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Ayr, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:33 Thurles Maiden Chase 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (7/4 -27%) Zanahiyr	1.75 7/4(-27%)	(9) Zanahiyr 7/4, Very smart hurdler. Second of 5 in novice chase at Leopardstown (21.3f, heavy, 5/1) on debut over fences 47 days ago. Didn't look a natural chaser and remains to be seen if he'll build on that but he has to be taken seriously given his raw ability. Beaten 17l on chasing debut by Fact To File; nothing of his calibre today; big player.
1 2nd (1) (5/2 +17%) Aspire Tower	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(1) Aspire Tower 5/2, Useful hurdler. 11/1, fourth of 7 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, heavy) 44 days ago. Third to subsequent Grade 1 winner Il Etait Temps on chase debut here in November and he's open to improvement in this sphere. Decent chasing debut over 2m2f here behind Il Etait Tempos and should be involved.
5 3rd (5) (25/1 +0%) Figaroc	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Figaroc 25/1, Fairly useful chaser. Sixth of 7 in novice chase (33/1) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 19 days ago, not knocked about. Paul Townend prefers Feu du Bresil but this fellow is worth a second look all the same. Better effort when beaten by a stablemate at Gowran but has to find improvement.
6 4th (6) (6/1 +14%) Mighty Tom	6 6/1(+14%)	(6) Mighty Tom 6/1, Smart hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Killarney in May. 10½ lengths third of 4 to Homme Public in Grade 2 chase (9/4) at Cheltenham (15.9f, good to soft) 88 days ago. Live each-way chance. Has run with credit on both chase starts this term; a repeat will put him in the mix.
8 5th (8) (7/2 +36%) Pinkerton	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(8) Pinkerton 7/2, Useful hurdler. 3/1, good third of 10 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, heavy) 81 days ago, clear of rest. Remains open to improvement as a chaser and he's high on the shortlist. Was 1.5l behind Feu Du Bresil at Fairyhouse last time; has to find some improvement.
4 6th (4) (7/1 -40%) Feu Du Bresil	7 7/1(-40%)	(4) Feu Du Bresil 7/1, Useful chaser. Fifth of 8 in novice chase at Leopardstown (17f, heavy, 9/1) 48 days ago. Claims judged on chase debut second at Fairyhouse in November. Ran a cracker on chasing debut behind a smart stablemate; poor since so has to bounce back.
2 7th (2) (100/1 -150%) Ballywilliam Boy	100 100/1(-150%)	(2) Ballywilliam Boy 100/1, 9/1, seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) 38 days ago. Opposable on this chase debut. Hasn't recaptured best form in three starts after a long absence and is best watched.
7 8th (7) (250/1 +0%) One Way Traffic	250 250/1(+0%)	(7) One Way Traffic 250/1, Poor hurdler. Sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.3f, heavy, 16/1) 17 days ago. Hard to fancy on chase debut. Showed some promise in bumpers but has been soundly beaten over hurdles.
3 9th (3) (200/1 +0%) Burru	200 200/1(+0%)	(3) Burru 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Sixth of 7 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (17.3f, soft, 125/1) on debut over fences 31 days ago. Big step forward needed. Well beaten on chasing debut and has a tough task today.

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13:33 Thurles Maiden Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ZANAHIYR couldn't live with the winner of a Leopardstown beginners' chase, but the form got a boost when the horse that beat him followed up in a Grade 1 match race at the Dublin Racing Festival. There was promise in Zanahiyr's runner-up berth in that chasing debut and he had plenty of ability over flights as evidenced by being placed in a Champion Hurdle a couple of years ago. Aspire Tower's third place on chasing bow at this track in November reads well after the winner's recent exploits in Grade 1 company at Leopardstown. Feu Du Bresil looks the pick of Willie Mullins' pair and had Pinkerton a place behind him when runner-up at Fairyhouse in November. Mighty Tom has been highly tried in his first two starts over fences, but clearly has ability. He would prefer better ground, though.

It remains to be seen if ASPIRE TOWER will be able to scale similar heights to those which he reached over hurdles a few years back, but there were certainly positives to take from his chase debut third behind the smart Il Etait Temps here at the end of November. He shades preference ahead of Pinkerton, who was behind Feu du Bresil at Fairyhouse but he remains with potential and may well reverse those placings here. Zanahiyr has to enter calculations, too, along with Mighty Tom.

ZANAHIYR is a high-class hurdler and, while he was well beaten by Fact To File on chasing debut, there is no rival of that calibre here

13:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (10/3 -11%) Fiveafterfour	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(4) Fiveafterfour 10/3, £80,000 buy after easily winning her sole Irish point. Just modest form to date over hurdles but this longer trip is likely to bring more out of her and she's one to consider on handicap debut. Displayed clear promise in last two qualifying runs; high on the list on handicap debut.
2 2nd (2) (9/4 +50%) Spice Diva	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(2) Spice Diva 9/4, Lightly-raced hurdler who has only shown modest form to date but shaped a bit better than the bare result when fourth at Catterick a month ago. Tongue strap on for the first time and drop back in trip will help. 0-6 over hurdles but was creditable second in 20-runner Punchestown handicap in December.
7 3rd (7) (10/3 -11%) Joie De Vivre	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(7) Joie De Vivre 10/3, Fair Flat winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 21f handicap at Sedgefield three months ago, responding well. Another bold showing is on the cards despite a 4 lb rise. Won off much-reduced mark at Sedgefield in November and can handle a 3lb rise.
6 4th (6) (11/1 -57%) Moroccan Moon	11 11/1(-57%)	(6) Moroccan Moon 11/1, Left previous Rules form behind when third at Catterick last time and, from a low starting point, it would be no surprise if she took another step forward. Beaten under 2l when third of six on recent handicap debut; a possible off same mark here.
1 5th (1) (11/1 +45%) Wild Polly	11 11/1(+45%)	(1) Wild Polly 11/1, Dropping in the weights but ended last season out of sorts and didn't offer a great deal of encouragement at Newcastle on return. Left behind when pace lifted on last month's reappearance; tricky to weigh up at present.
3 6th (3) (5/1 +38%) Carrigeen Kali	5 5/1(+38%)	(3) Carrigeen Kali 5/1, Fair in bumpers and despite looking raw, there was encouragement to glean from pair of fourth placed finishes over hurdles. Pulled up at Kelso last time but too soon to write off switching to handicaps. Ran no race last time but wasn't beaten far when fourth in first two hurdles.
9 7th (9) (22/1 -120%) Vive De Charnie	22 22/1(-120%)	(9) Vive De Charnie 22/1, Ran to a fair level in a brace of bumpers for Jamie Snowden. Little show over hurdles so far but worth monitoring in the betting now tongue tied for this handicap debut. Second in a bumper two years ago but has struggled over hurdles this season.

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13:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

A 3lb rise for Joie De Vivre's Sedgefield victory in November shouldn't prevent another bold bid, especially as William Maggs' valuable claim effectively cancels that out. However, that form hasn't worked out as hoped so it could be worth taking a punt on handicap debutant FIVEAFTERFOUR. The six-year-old was far from disgraced when weakening into third over an inadequate 2m at Kelso last month and an opening mark of 92 is potentially lenient. Spice Diva also makes some appeal dropped in distance.

FIVEAFTERFOUR has achieved just modest form over hurdles to date following her point win, but the step up in trip is in her favour and she's worth a chance to make a successful start in handicaps. Last-time-out winner Joie de Vivre remains well treated on old form and Spice Diva is also worthy of consideration.

There ought to be a fair bit more to come from FIVEAFTERFOUR, who made the frame in her last two qualifying races.

13:55 Lingfield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (11/4 +31%) Moonlit Potter	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(8) Moonlit Potter 11/4, Showed something to work on when fourth in a bumper at Wetherby in November and likewise on hurdles debut at Huntingdon where she was fourth in an 11-runner novice (20.7f, soft). The first 2 home in that contest look useful and she should have a big part to play here. Couldn't sustain effort on 2m4f hurdle debut but looks a potential improver this time.
5 2nd (5) (13/8 +1%) Followango	1.625 13/8(+1%)	(5) Followango 13/8, Irish point winner barely had to come off the bridle to make a winning Rules debut in a 2m bumper at Ffos Las in November, proving 19 lengths too strong for the re-opposing Bluella Bresil. Placed both starts in 2m novice hurdles at Chepstow and improvement likely now faced with a stiffer test. Won Irish point; hacked up on bumper debut; close 2nd in 2m hurdle latest; will stay.
3 3rd (3) (10/1 -25%) Bluella Bresil	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Bluella Bresil 10/1, Runner-up on both starts in bumpers and reportedly lost her action when pulled up on hurdles bow over C&D at the end of November. Since undergone a wind op (also sports a first-time tongue strap) and it'll be interesting to see how she shapes up in the betting. Runner-up in two bumpers but pulled up on C&D hurdle debut; had wind op since.
1 4th (1) (7/2 +0%) Ask Lileen	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) Ask Lileen 7/2, Form of her mares' point maiden success in February 2022 couldn't have worked out much better (she beat none other than Apple Away, a Grade 1 winner over hurdles last season). Entitled to come on for hurdles/Rules debut fourth at Fontwell (19.2f, heavy) in December and she's a big player. Beat smart one in Irish point; better for hurdle debut in December when back from absence.
10 5th (10) (100/1 -614%) Sans Choix	100 100/1(-614%)	(10) Sans Choix 100/1, Has only hinted at ability in a trio of bumpers and big step forward needed now tackling hurdles. Bumper promise; flew too high since; unraced on testing ground; hurdle debut.
11 6th (11) (12/1 -50%) Shady Daisy	12 12/1(-50%)	(11) Shady Daisy 12/1, Sister to a couple of bumper winners and solid start when third at Newton Abbot (16.7f) in May 2022. Fair to say that she has failed to build on that since, however, for all that she wasn't entirely disgraced on return/hurdles debut at Hereford. Best bumper form on good ground; was entitled to need the run on hurdle debut; can improve.
9 7th (9) (9/1 +64%) Saint Bibiana	9 9/1(+64%)	(9) Saint Bibiana 9/1, Fair bumper winner for Kim Bailey but she hasn't shown a great deal in 2 starts switched to hurdles for new yard. Bumper winner in the mud; kept it low key in two hurdle runs for new yard.
4 8th (4) (100/1 -400%) Chase Park	100 100/1(-400%)	(4) Chase Park 100/1, Wasn't disgraced when fourth back from 18 months off in a Huntingdon bumper but subsequent efforts (the latest at Exeter was her hurdling debut) have left much to be desired. Close up in the 2nd of two bumpers; needs improvement on recent hurdle debut at Exeter.
7 9th (7) (40/1 -186%) Miss Hunky Dory	40 40/1(-186%)	(7) Miss Hunky Dory 40/1, Beaten a fair way when third on debut in a bumper at Exeter. That effort was not completely devoid of promise but she nevertheless appeals as more of a long-term project. Good jumps pedigree; kept plugging away when 3rd on belated bumper debut at Exeter.
6 10th (6) (80/1 -142%) Miss Ghillie	80 80/1(-142%)	(6) Miss Ghillie 80/1, Failed to complete both starts in points in the spring and has failed to trouble the judge in a couple of Hereford maiden hurdles. Probably more of a handicapping prospect. Non-completer in two points; has not achieved enough in either hurdle start to be fancied.
2 11th (2) (150/1 -127%) Ballygelly	150 150/1(-127%)	(2) Ballygelly 150/1, £25,000 purchase after getting off the mark in Irish points at the second attempt in October. However, she offered little starting out under Rules in a mares' novice at Warwick and now tried in a tongue strap. Irish point winner; easy to back and tailed off on Warwick hurdle debut for new yard.

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13:55 Lingfield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Moonlit Peter showed enough ability on her debut when finishing fourth at Huntingdon to suggest she will have a race of this nature well within her compass soon, but she could come out second best to FOLLOWANGO. Evan Williams' bumper winner took a step forward from her debut over hurdles to fill the runner-up spot at Chepstow over 2m last time and she was strong at the finish that day, suggesting this step up in trip could bring out the improvement required for her to go one better. Ballygelly completes the shortlist in a first-time tongue-tie.

This step up in trip promises to suit FOLLOWANGO and she is taken to open her hurdles account at the third attempt. Next on the list is Ask Lileen, who looks sure to build on her debut effort in this sphere at Fontwell where she was returning from 18 months off, while Moonlit Potter holds solid claims judged on what she showed at Huntingdon last month.

Ask Lileen makes some appeal but FOLLOWANGO can benefit from the greater test of stamina than at Chepstow last time out.

14:03 Thurles Handicap Chase 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (5/1 +50%) Added Bonus	5 5/1(+50%)	(9) Added Bonus 5/1, Took this 12 months ago but only eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 33/1) 46 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Possibilities. Sole win came in this last year and only glimpses of that form since; needs his best.
1 2nd (1) (3/1 -84%) Mcgrath From Clune	3 3/1(-84%)	(1) Mcgrath From Clune 3/1, Course winner. 9/2, respectable seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 29 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. May well do better. Won over fences here; below form over hurdles last time but a chance back chasing.
3 3rd (3) (9/1 -20%) Joke Dancer	9 9/1(-20%)	(3) Joke Dancer 9/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (18/1) at Newcastle (20.1f, good). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Sue Smith. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Nine wins in UK but lost his form last year; needs a revival on yard debut after a break.
5 4th (5) (11/1 +8%) Port Rashid	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Port Rashid 11/1, Below form seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at this course (16.5f, good to soft) 75 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase with more needed. Has won twice over hurdles here but not so good last time; needs to bounce back chasing.
4 5th (4) (4/1 -14%) Thedancingfarrier	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Thedancingfarrier 4/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, good second of 10 in novice chase at Cork (20f, heavy) 38 days ago, running on. Very much the one to beat. Was 4th off 3lb higher in this last year; back to form when 2nd in a Cork beginners chase.
8 6th (8) (9/2 +68%) Huit Reflets	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(8) Huit Reflets 9/2, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below-par sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Punchestown (19.7f, soft) 30 days ago. Maiden after 16 runs, mostly over hurdles; has to improve from last chase start.
2 7th (2) (20/1 -43%) Itsalonglongroad	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Itsalonglongroad 20/1, Latest win in chase at Tramore in October. 12/1, tenth of 14 in handicap chase at this course (18.3f, soft) 103 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Eight wins in all codes, incl' on Flat at this track; poor over fences here last time.
6 8th (6) (13/2 +28%) Prince Of Air	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(6) Prince Of Air 13/2, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in August. Below form fourth of 10 in handicap chase (10/1) at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 33 days ago so needs to get back on track. Hurdle winner twice ran well over fences before Christmas but not as good last time.
7 9th (7) (28/1 -40%) Land Jet	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) Land Jet 28/1, 25/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Down Royal (20.4f, heavy) on debut over fences 21 days ago, pulled up 3 out. Down in trip with something to prove. Has seen very little action in the last three years; pulled-up on return; not much appeal.
10 10th (10) (33/1 +34%) Love And Wishes	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Love And Wishes 33/1, Pulled up in hunter chase (200/1) at Down Royal (24f, soft) 49 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Pulled-up in a point and hunter chase lately; no appeal from 7lb out of the handicap.

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14:03 Thurles Handicap Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

THEDANCINGFARRIER put in a much-improved effort when runner-up over further in Cork and is taken to build upon that. He just lost out by half a length after a protracted battle in that beginners' chase and should be more than competitive off a mark of 90 with Liam Quinlan's claim factored in. Top-weight Mcgrath From Clune was a five-length winner when last seen in this sphere over an extended 2m2f here in November. He hasn't been quite as good over flights since, but ought to go well despite a 10lb rise in the weights. Prince Of Air hasn't been running badly in finishing fourth in his last three outings and is certainly in the mix for prize money. Itsalonglongroad handled attritional ground when making all on his penultimate start in Tramore while Port Rashid and Huit Reflets are capable of performing better.

THEDANCINGFARRIER signalled he's ready to end a lengthy losing run when a good second at Cork last time out and holds much the best form on show so gets the vote. Course winner McGrath From Clune rates the main danger to the selection, with last year's victor Added Bonus appealing as the pick of the rest.

THEDANCINGFARRIER(nap) was fourth to Added Bonus in this last year and ran his best race for a while at Cork last time.

14:15 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (2/1 +47%) Netywell	2 2/1(+47%)	(2) Netywell 2/1, C&D winner. Career best when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Haydock (16.3f, heavy, 7/4) 52 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Merits consideration. Won easily at Haydock in a race that fell apart; 7lb rise sees him on a career-high mark.
4 2nd (4) (7/2 +42%) Travail D'orfevre	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(4) Travail D'orfevre 7/2, Scored at Carlisle on his return and posted a good second of 5 in handicap chase at this course (20.5f, heavy) 42 days ago. Enters calculations. Carlisle winner in October and has produced similar form since then in defeat.
6 3rd (6) (20/1 -186%) Rocco Storm	20 20/1(-186%)	(6) Rocco Storm 20/1, C&D winner. Latest win in chase at Sedgefield in October. Off 11 weeks before fading third of 5 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (17f, heavy) 18 days ago. Not ruled out. Hasn't been at his best the last twice, latterly back over fences after a break.
3 4th (3) (3/1 -20%) Fia Fuinidh	3 3/1(-20%)	(3) Fia Fuinidh 3/1, Made all in 2m handicap hurdle here last winter and loads of promise to glean from a trio of chase efforts this time around, collared only late when second to Ardera Cross over C&D 42 days ago. Since had a wind op. Big shout. Had wind surgery since capitulating on the run-in at Ayr (beaten by Ardera Cross).
1 5th (1) (15/2 +25%) Moonlighter	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(1) Moonlighter 15/2, 14/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 20 days ago, going with enthusiasm. In the mix. Only 7l away at Chepstow last time and dropping back in distance could be a good thing.
7 6th (7) (10/1 -100%) Ardera Cross	10 10/1(-100%)	(7) Ardera Cross 10/1, Gained her sixth C&D win in 6-runner handicap chase (heavy) 42 days ago by 2 lengths from Fia Fuinidh. Also captured this prize 12 months ago so this veteran is very much one to consider again. Last month at Ayr he secured career victory number 18 with a 2l defeat of Fia Fuinidh.
5 7th (5) (10/1 -100%) Duty Calls	10 10/1(-100%)	(5) Duty Calls 10/1, Creditable second of 5 in handicap chase at Kelso (17.1f, heavy, 11/2) 46 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Exposed veteran but has twice run well in Kelso handicaps since returning from a break.

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14:15 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

MOONLIGHTER's stamina appeared stretched when weakening inside the final furlong at Chepstow last month. The veteran may be able to build on that fourth-placed effort over this shorter trip and a fourth victory over fences could be imminent. Nine-time course winner Ardera Cross always warrants a second look at this venue and he shouldn't be underestimated having scored over track and trip on his most recent outing, while fellow last-time-out winner Netywell isn't dismissed either.

FIA FUINIDH has taken well to fences and is fancied to build on his second to Ardera Cross over C&D last time and gain a first success in this sphere. William Young's veteran is feared most in his bid to follow up last year's win in this event, with fellow C&D scorers Netywell and Rocco Storm also firmly in the picture.

On the back of wind surgery, FIA FUINIDH is not without hope of reversing recent course placings with the veteran Ardera Cross.

14:25 Lingfield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (13/8 +35%) Yellow Star	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(8) Yellow Star 13/8, Fairly useful form at best on the Flat for Richard Hannon. Bought for 22,000 gns in October. Shaped as if he'd benefit from the experience when third in a juvenile at Kempton a month ago. Makes plenty of appeal. Useful pedigree; had soft-ground Flat form; promising hurdle debut at Kempton for new yard.
1 2nd (1) (4/5 +20%) Be Aware	0.8 4/5(+20%)	(1) Be Aware 4/5, Brother to connections' useful hurdler/chaser Lac de Constance and looked above average when making a successful start in a 16-runner novice at Newbury on hurdling debut. Open to improvement and worth a chance to defy a penalty. Made good impression when coming through strongly to win at Newbury (2m) on hurdle debut.
2 3rd (2) (9/2 +0%) Dominic's Fault	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(2) Dominic's Fault 9/2, Well-bred, rangy sort who overcame a lengthy absence to land a 6-runner novice at Leicester a month ago. Type to do better still if he can stay sound. Defied absence to win at Leicester (1m7f, heavy); should improve but likely needs to.
3 4th (3) (80/1 -60%) Henrysbrotherjack	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Henrysbrotherjack 80/1, Bred to make a hurdler but looked badly in need of experience at Wetherby on first go at it 19 days ago. Likely to need more time. Useful pedigree; well held on hurdle debut; stablemate Dominic's Fault is more interesting.
4 5th (4) (100/1 -52%) Ill Reef	100 100/1(-52%)	(4) Ill Reef 100/1, Fairly useful form in bumpers but, having left Nick Littmoden, was a big price when falling at Southwell on hurdling debut. Bit to prove on the back of that. Bumper winner in France last April; fell early on recent hurdle debut (100-1).
7 6th (7) (66/1 -230%) Master Chartwell	66 66/1(-230%)	(7) Master Chartwell 66/1, Seemed to show a fair level of ability on his Flat debut but well below that level in subsequent outings in that sphere and first go over hurdling (at Plumpton 15 days ago) was underwhelming. Some Flat promise but finished remote on Plumpton hurdle debut and handicaps more likely.
6 \|PU\| (6) (200/1 -100%) Dream Frontier	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Dream Frontier 200/1, Little form in varied events on Flat. Hard to make a case for on hurdling debut. Lowly rated Flat maiden; big stamina query on testing ground now switched to hurdles..

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14:25 Lingfield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Last-time-out winners BE AWARE and Dominic's Fault look the standouts in this contest, with a slight preference for the former. Dan Skelton's gelding struck on his debut by just over two lengths at Newbury and, with any amount of improvement to come, he can make it two out of two. As for the latter, he put his previous mishap at Aintree last year well behind him when getting up in the dying strides at Leicester on his latest outing and he could have more to offer. Intrepide Sud is another to consider on his hurdles debut.

BE AWARE had a bit to spare when making a successful start at Newbury three weeks ago, so he's preferred to Yellow Star, who showed plenty when third in a juvenile at Kempton last month. Dominic's Fault also has the potential for better.

Yellow Star ran with great credit at Kempton but BE AWARE had a copybook introduction to hurdles at Newbury and can defy a penalty.

14:33 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (7/1 +50%) Stagecoach Mary	7 7/1(+50%)	(12) Stagecoach Mary 7/1, Seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 33/1) 17 days ago, keeping on when hitting 2 out. Not out of things for all handicaps likely to be more her bag. Has shown ability in better maiden company than this; could get into the frame.
1 2nd (1) (5/6 -46%) Clonshire River	0.833333 5/6(-46%)	(1) Clonshire River 5/6, Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests after 8 months off when fourteenth of 23 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Good claims on the pick of his form and this is a weak maiden. Handicap form has not been inspiring, big chance here if reproducing best maiden form.
8 3rd (8) (4/1 +33%) On Your Way	4 4/1(+33%)	(8) On Your Way 4/1, 125/1, looked one for the longer term when sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 14 days ago. This ought to reveal more. Could have profited hugely from his Limerick experience and well worth a market check.
9 4th (9) (50/1 +24%) The Striker Dylan	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) The Striker Dylan 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighteenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 250/1) on NH debut 32 days ago, fading. One for further down the line on that evidence. Not beaten all that far in a much better Naas maiden hurdle last month; could run well.
3 5th (3) (50/1 -25%) Get It Right	50 50/1(-25%)	(3) Get It Right 50/1, Poor hurdler. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 125/1) 17 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out. Good run in a Punchestown Festival bumper in 2022 but has never really kicked on from that.
10 6th (10) (28/1 -133%) Tommies Call	28 28/1(-133%)	(10) Tommies Call 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 12 in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 33/1) 49 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Two poor runs since third in a valuable sales bumper on debut at Fairyhouse last April.
4 7th (4) (11/2 -38%) Glendine Billy	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(4) Glendine Billy 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, showed more than previously when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 33 days ago. Not out of things in a very ordinary affair. Faded late in a Clonmel maiden hurdle last month but showed a good bit; could step up.
11 8th (11) (150/1 -50%) Maivangomary	150 150/1(-50%)	(11) Maivangomary 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) on NH debut 29 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out. Down in trip. Pulled up on her hurdles debut at Punchestown last month; best watched.
5 9th (5) (100/1 -733%) Kushkame	100 100/1(-733%)	(5) Kushkame 100/1, Fair maiden on Flat at 3 yrs (stays 10f) for A. Slattery. However, absent for over 3 years (also gelded) ahead of this yard/hurdles debut. Hood/tongue strap fitted. Not seen for 1152 days, now with a new stable and gelded since his last run; best watched.
2 \|F\| (2) (13/2 +46%) Gabriel Ranger	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(2) Gabriel Ranger 13/2, Seventh of 22 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 30 days ago. Likely type for low-grade handicaps. Has his quirks but clearly has ability and can get involved here if on his game.
7 10th (7) (66/1 +34%) Meidhreach	66 66/1(+34%)	(7) Meidhreach 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16f, soft, 125/1) on NH debut 100 days ago. Beaten out of sight on debut in a Cork maiden hurdle in November; makes no appeal.
6 11th (6) (100/1 +0%) Lacken Forest	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Lacken Forest 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, heavy) on NH debut 43 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Pulled up after racing too keenly on debut at Tramore; tongue-tie tried here.

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14:33 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The 114-rated CLONSHIRE RIVER has to be respected in this company. He actually moved into a threatening position in the straight in a much better race at Leopardstown over Christmas before weakening out of contention before the final flight. His back form also reads well in the context of this race. Glendine Billy's fourth place in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel is one of the more meaningful pieces of form on offer. That run can be seen in a better light after the horse a place in front of him came out and finished second in a Punchestown maiden hurdle. On Your Way made some late progress for sixth on debut at Limerick and could get closer in this field.

CLONSHIRE RIVER made a pleasing return in a deep Leopardstown handicap over Christmas and can land this weak maiden. Glendine Billy and Stagecoach Mary are feared.

This looks like a weak race, and \CLONSHIRE RIVER\p will be hard to beat if producing a display in keeping with his 114 official rating.

14:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (11/4 +8%) Artic Row	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(6) Artic Row 11/4, Justified market confidence in C&D handicap in good style in December and in the process of running well when fell two out at Kelso a month ago. Should put up another bold showing. Stylish C&D winner in December and was running well before falling on latest outing.
2 2nd (2) (9/1 +36%) Monochromix	9 9/1(+36%)	(2) Monochromix 9/1, Fair maiden hurdler who appears to have lost his form for the time being and is likely to need this initial experience of chasing. Second on handicap hurdle debut in October but has gone the wrong way since; chase debut.
8 3rd (8) (11/1 +21%) Azof Des Mottes	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Azof Des Mottes 11/1, Looked value for extra when winning 14-runner handicap chase at Kelso in April. Broke blood vessel on reappearance there last month but could get back on track if he's none the worse. Didn't run badly last month, after a break, but would appeal more on better ground.
7 4th (7) (7/2 +56%) Euchan Falls	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(7) Euchan Falls 7/2, Dual winner at 20f over hurdles who made a solid start over fences but wasn't quite on his game at Musselburgh last time. Still early days for him in this sphere. Didn't fire on latest outing but a big player if judged on C&D second in December.
3 5th (3) (11/4 -10%) Indian Louis	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(3) Indian Louis 11/4, Dual point winner who, having shown modest form over hurdles, proved a different proposition when making a winning chasing debut at Musselburgh 43 days ago. Excellent claims again. Made all on recent chase/handicap debut at Musselburgh and can probably improve again.
5 6th (5) (9/1 +18%) Lisloran	9 9/1(+18%)	(5) Lisloran 9/1, Won 3 times over fences at around 2½m last winter. Went backwards from reappearance when down the field over hurdles at Carlisle a couple of months ago and now tried in tongue strap/cheekpieces. Could do better back at this venue. Dual C&D winner last season; well beaten over hurdles last time; new headgear added today.
1 7th (1) (14/1 +30%) Le Malin	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Le Malin 14/1, Fairly useful chaser at best and, while he hasn't been firing so far this term. he's worth a market check returning from 4 months off. Out of form when last seen in the autumn; needs to have been refreshed by a break.
4 \|PU\| (4) (16/1 -433%) Knocknagappagh	16 16/1(-433%)	(4) Knocknagappagh 16/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. Very good second of 10 in handicap chase at Punchestown (19.7f, soft, 8/1) 30 days ago. Arrives in good order and mark looks fair. 0-23 overall but kept on for second at Punchestown last month and Brian Hughes rides here.

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14:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

INDIAN LOUIS proved a different proposition when making all on his handicap/chase debut at Musselburgh on New Year's Day. A 5lb rise for that first victory looks far from insurmountable and Lucinda Russell's six-year-old should take all the beating. Knocknagappagh posted a solid second on her return to handicap company at Punchestown last time and the Getaway mare is feared most with Brian Hughes aboard, while Artic Row still looks to have more to offer in this sphere as well.

INDIAN LOUIS looked a natural switched to chasing at Musselburgh last time and he's fancied to follow up with the potential for a good deal more improvement. Artic Row is a big threat and Knocknagappagh has been running well in Ireland of late.

Preference is for ARTIC ROW, who was quite impressive over C&D in December and remains lightly raced over fences.

15:00 Lingfield Handicap Chase (Class 3) 29f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (12/1 +45%) Whydah Gally	12 12/1(+45%)	(9) Whydah Gally 12/1, Unreliable type who scored at Lingfield on his return but below par over hurdles at Chepstow and in Fontwell handicap chase since. Plenty to prove. Three hurdle wins, including at 2m7f here in November, but not as good over fences.
5 2nd (5) (9/4 +55%) Jubilee Express	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(5) Jubilee Express 9/4, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 5/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fair third of 8 in handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) 54 days ago. Needs to build on it. Stayed 2m7f over hurdles; improved on chase debut when 3rd over 3m latest; new trip query.
1 3rd (1) (5/2 +25%) Movethechains	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(1) Movethechains 5/2, Got back on track with victory in 12-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago. Hiked up 9 lb but this 5-time course winner is a player once more. Won 5 from 6 here; back to form latest; still 3lb lower than his 2nd in this last February.
3 4th (3) (33/1 -200%) Max Dynamo	33 33/1(-200%)	(3) Max Dynamo 33/1, Veteran who made light of a 10-month absence to win at Chepstow a year ago and added to his good record fresh when second in the Southern National at Fontwell on reappearance. Out of depth from 7 lb out of the handicap in Welsh National since but will make more of an impact here. Dashing veteran; good 2nd in Southern National in November; tough task since.
7 5th (7) (15/2 +38%) Silver In Disguise	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(7) Silver In Disguise 15/2, Scored at Wetherby last April and got back on track when fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Doncaster (24f, good to soft) 16 days ago, facing an inadequate test. In the mix now back up in trip. Useful 3m6f run on soft last spring; mixed since but return to these conditions will suit.
8 6th (8) (12/1 -60%) Grove Road	12 12/1(-60%)	(8) Grove Road 12/1, Looked a promising stayer in the making when winning a brace of novice hurdles in late 2022. Not kicked on since but at least his latest third in handicap chase at Uttoxeter 17 days ago was a big step up on his chase bow. More to offer. Acts well on testing ground; open to improvement in just his 3rd chase; stamina to prove.
2 \|PU\| (2) (18/1 +45%) Iceo Madrik	18 18/1(+45%)	(2) Iceo Madrik 18/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (20/1) at Plumpton (28.5f, good to soft) 37 days ago, beaten quickly circuit out. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Useful chaser in France; slow to acclimatise in Britain, pulled up all three starts.
4 \|PU\| (4) (20/1 -67%) Valleres	20 20/1(-67%)	(4) Valleres 20/1, Unreliable type who was pulled up in handicap chase at Aintree (25f, heavy, 7/2) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well below best on return at Aintree; well treated on past form and yard won this in 2022.
10 \|RO\| (10) (5/1 +0%) Head And Heart	5 5/1(+0%)	(10) Head And Heart 5/1, Got off the mark in 3m handicap chase at Huntingdon last spring and better than ever this season, resuming winning ways in first-time headgear at Warwick last month. Shapes as though she'll stay this far and should go well again. Two chase wins, most recently over 3m1f on soft; up 7lb but has potential as a stayer.

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15:00 Lingfield Handicap Chase (Class 3) 29f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

MOVETHECHAINS comfortably secured victory by seven lengths in this grade over C&D last month and he was hit with a 9lb rise for that success. Considering his superiority over his rivals that day, he could be the one to beat again. Jubilee Express was well beaten in third at Exeter last time, but he has been dropped 1lb for that and that could bring him into contention. Of the remainder, Grove Road makes the most appeal after his third at Uttoxeter.

A few with chances but Gary Moore's MOVETHECHAINS goes really well round here and is weighted to go close on the back of his resurgent C&D success. Head And Heart rates a big danger stepping up in trip, with the unexposed chaser Grove Road another who can have a say in a competitive event.

The striking course record of MOVETHECHAINS earns him the vote, although Head And Heart could be dangerous upped in trip.

15:08 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (4/7 -8%) Kings Hill	0.571429 4/7(-8%)	(5) Kings Hill 4/7, Improved plenty on debut form when fourth of 28 in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 50/1) 49 days ago. Sets the standard and this Supreme entry gets the vote. Beaten roughly 3l in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas; hard to oppose.
1 2nd (1) (9/1 +25%) Crooked Tannie	9 9/1(+25%)	(1) Crooked Tannie 9/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who raced too freely when ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) on hurdles bow 24 days ago, weakening from 3 out. Step back down in trip can help. Wants better ground and has to give weight but should be more competitive in a weak race.
10 3rd (10) (13/2 +46%) Littlebiggie	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(10) Littlebiggie 13/2, Point winner. Achieved a bit more than on hurdling debut in a first-time hood when second of 5 at Fairyhouse (17.2f, heavy, 15/2) 43 days ago. Respected. Remote second in a Sligo bumper and a mares hurdle at Fairyhouse; more needed here.
6 4th (6) (10/1 -25%) Muhtaluza	10 10/1(-25%)	(6) Muhtaluza 10/1, 11/1, showed a bit under a considerate ride when sixth of 22 in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) on debut 30 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve. Showed promise on debut at Punchestown last month; should improve and likely to do better.
2 5th (2) (22/1 -100%) Queen Of Seduction	22 22/1(-100%)	(2) Queen Of Seduction 22/1, Fairly useful winner at 12f on Flat. Showed some aptitude for hurdling when fifth in big-field Cork maiden (2m) last month and shaped like a non-stayer upped to 20f at Punchestown since. 84-rated Flat mare; return to this trip and better jumping should enhance her claims here.
3 6th (3) (7/2 -5%) Cappucino	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(3) Cappucino 7/2, Fair in bumpers and ran to a similar level sent hurdling when third of 14 in a maiden at Tramore (16.8f, heavy, 10/1) 43 days ago. One to consider. Ran out of steam when third in a Tramore maiden last month; better ground could help.
8 7th (8) (100/1 -203%) Bee Bright	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) Bee Bright 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 18 in bumper at Punchestown (18.4f, heavy, 28/1) on NH debut 44 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Mid-division in a mares' bumper at Punchestown; likely to need jumping experience.
12 8th (12) (150/1 -127%) Realtin Lonrach	150 150/1(-127%)	(12) Realtin Lonrach 150/1, Ocovango mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler Occidental Lady. Sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 150/1) on NH debut 20 days ago, merely plugging on. Did okay on her hurdles debut in a better race at Fairyhouse despite some sloppy jumping.
4 9th (4) (250/1 -25%) Coulrophobia	250 250/1(-25%)	(4) Coulrophobia 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy, 200/1) 33 days ago. Soundly beaten in a trio of maiden hurdles and likely to fare better in handicaps.
11 10th (11) (300/1 -50%) On The Spot	300 300/1(-50%)	(11) On The Spot 300/1, Poor maiden on Flat and easily passed over on hurdle debut after huge absence. Modest Flat maiden for Mark Cahill; hurdles debut after 15 months off and best watched.
9 \|PU\| (9) (150/1 -355%) Hollies Choice	150 150/1(-355%)	(9) Hollies Choice 150/1, Has offered little in a bumper/maiden hurdle. Well held in a bumper and a maiden hurdle and unlikely to be a player here.
7 \|PU\| (7) (150/1 -127%) Snugsborough Chime	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Snugsborough Chime 150/1, €1,500 3-y-o, Presenting gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Kalderon. Staying pedigree and certain to benefit from this experience.

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15:08 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

KINGS HILL was an eye-catcher when keeping on for fourth in a massive field at Leopardstown over Christmas. The winner of that race is very well regarded, so to finish just over three lengths behind him could prove to be more than decent form. Muhtaluza is in good hands and is highly likely to improve upon a sixth place on debut at Punchestown. Cappucino has been placed in three bumpers and a maiden hurdle, and should be well involved, while point-to-point winner Littlebiggie has finished runner-up in a bumper and a maiden hurdle albeit beaten a fair way in both. Newcomer Snugsborough Chime was very cheaply bought, but is a brother to a horse that has won twice over hurdles in Britain. The ground would be a concern for Tipperary bumper winner Crooked Tannie.

KINGS HILL was much improved when fourth at Leopardstown 7 weeks ago and the Supreme entry is hard to get away from here. Cappucino and Littlebiggie are feared.

The one to beat is Cheltenham entry KINGS HILL after an excellent run in a good Leopardstown maiden hurdle

15:20 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (2/1 +27%) President Scottie	2 2/1(+27%)	(12) President Scottie 2/1, Fairly useful form in bumpers and he has made a promising start over hurdles, posting an excellent second of 7 in novice over C&D (heavy) 42 days ago. Open to further improvement. Leading contender. Second to a good prospect over C&D last month and a likely contender again today.
6 2nd (6) (125/1 -25%) Didnt Ask	125 125/1(-25%)	(6) Didnt Ask 125/1, Won the first of his 2 starts in points but well held over hurdles in maidens at Kilbeggan (for Paul Gilligan last June) and Hexham in November. Well beaten when falling on rules debut at Hexham in November (150-1).
16 3rd (16) (25/1 +24%) Tommy Combats	25 25/1(+24%)	(16) Tommy Combats 25/1, Bought for £21,000 after finishing third on the first of 2 starts in Irish points. More one for the longer term judged on his two C&D hurdle runs this winter, fourth of 14 on latter occasion. Can do better. Showed only minor promise in 2m course maidens on first two hurdling starts.
2 4th (2) (5/4 +29%) Annaghbeg	1.25 5/4(+29%)	(2) Annaghbeg 5/4, Fair maiden. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (20.2f, soft) 49 days ago. Solid form claims. Not at best last time but ran to fairly useful level when placed on first two hurdle runs.
8 5th (8) (100/1 -203%) Lahardaun	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) Lahardaun 100/1, Placed on both of his completed starts in Irish points but always behind on both his runs over hurdles. Placed in two Irish points but showed no significant promise on first two hurdling starts.
7 6th (7) (33/1 -65%) Joie More	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Joie More 33/1, 80/1, sixth of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, good) on NH debut 101 days ago. Made frame both completed starts in Irish points so could still do better. Not beaten far in good 2m novice here on rules debut in November; considered each-way.
17 7th (17) (14/1 -155%) Tommys Law	14 14/1(-155%)	(17) Tommys Law 14/1, Twice second in points before coming in fifth of 10 in bumper (3/1) at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) on NH debut 117 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Had wind op/tongue strap on for 1st time. Worth a market check. Second in both Irish points but made low-key rules debut in a Carlisle bumper.
4 8th (4) (33/1 -32%) Boolamore Classic	33 33/1(-32%)	(4) Boolamore Classic 33/1, Fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy, 11/1) on NH debut 38 days ago, going in snatches. More is needed. Made low-key rules debut when remote fourth at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) last month..
1 9th (1) (20/1 +80%) Adveram	20 20/1(+80%)	(1) Adveram 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 15 in novice hurdle (125/1) at this course (16f, soft) on hurdles bow 64 days ago. Up in trip with more required. Not disgraced when midfield here (2m) on hurdling debut; one for another day, though.
10 \|F\| (10) (10/3 -90%) Myretown	3.333333 10/3(-90%)	(10) Myretown 10/3, £135,000 buy after winning an Irish point in April 2022. Off 15 months before shaping well when clear second of 14 in novice here (16f, heavy, 6/1) on his hurdles bow 42 days ago. Goes up in trip with more to offer. Player. Made pleasing hurdle debut when second of 14 here (2m) last month; up in trip today.
5 10th (5) (250/1 -25%) Cave Hill	250 250/1(-25%)	(5) Cave Hill 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 42 days ago. Struggled when 250-1 outsider for two maiden hurdles here (2m/2m4f) this season.
11 11th (11) (40/1 -60%) Plumbago	40 40/1(-60%)	(11) Plumbago 40/1, €19,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to temperamental but useful chaser Lounge Lizard and fair hurdler Midnight Shuffle, stays 2½m. Dam smart bumper/2m hurdle winner. Considered newcomer. Out of a smart hurdler but probably best watched on debut.
3 \|PU\| (3) (80/1 -60%) Beat The Boum	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Beat The Boum 80/1, Fourth sole start in Irish points and remote third of 6 in novice hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, heavy, 25/1) on NH debut 46 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Did not achieve much when remote third on hurdling debut at Kelso.
9 \|PU\| (9) (150/1 -200%) Midnight Fiddler	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Midnight Fiddler 150/1, Thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Kelso (18.1f, good). Off 10 months and lots more is needed on his first run for new yard. Struggled on first three hurdling starts; now with new stable.
13 \|PU\| (13) (150/1 -127%) Sea Prince	150 150/1(-127%)	(13) Sea Prince 150/1, Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. Pulled up on yard bow in handicap hurdle at this course (18f, soft) 55 days ago so lots more is required. Pulled up off lowly mark in 2m2f handicap here on stable debut in December.
14 \|PU\| (14) (150/1 -50%) Swedish Icon	150 150/1(-50%)	(14) Swedish Icon 150/1, 200/1, last of 7 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (22f, soft) on hurdles bow 61 days ago, running green. Well beaten in both bumpers and on hurdling debut.
15 \|PU\| (15) (200/1 -100%) Teddy Mac	200 200/1(-100%)	(15) Teddy Mac 200/1, Last of 8 in bumper at Newcastle (16.9f, soft, 125/1) 61 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Did not show enough in two bumpers last year to be of significant interest.

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15:20 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

MYRETOWN finished 12 lengths clear of the third on his hurdles debut over 2m last month and he would have learnt a great deal from that experience. Lucinda Russell's gelding now takes a step up in distance and he could prove very hard to beat. President Scottie has shown ability on each of his starts over timber, including when filling the runner-up berth over C&D last time, and he has to be considered. Of the remainder, Annaghbeg appeals most after his fourth at Down Royal.

PRESIDENT SCOTTIE looked a winner in waiting when a fine second over C&D last time so is taken to edge out Lucinda Russell's Myretown, who also appeals as a good prospect on the back of his own promising runner-up effort here last month. Annaghbeg has the form to play a part too while fellow Irish raider Plumbago is not without interest on his hurdling bow and worth a market check.

Myretown can improve but ANNAGHBEG sets a pretty good standard if judged on the form of his first two hurdle runs.

15:35 Lingfield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (8/13 +44%) Major Fortune	0.615385 8/13(+44%)	(5) Major Fortune 8/13, Confirmed earlier promise to get off the mark in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. Further progress when going in again upped to 25.5f at Hereford (good to soft) and a 6 lb rise may not be enough to stop him in his tracks. Led close home on 2nd start for yard (2m4f); suited by 3m2f since; can cope with 6lb rise.
6 2nd (6) (11/2 -38%) Bampton Star	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(6) Bampton Star 11/2, No real impact in 4 appearances over hurdles last season but there were more encouraging signs at Newton Abbot (18.5f, soft) when last seen 10 months ago. Since undergone a wind op and appeals as the type to do better now that he ventures down the handicap route. Minor form; off since last April; could improve for switch to a staying handicap.
8 3rd (8) (40/1 +20%) Engaging Sam	40 40/1(+20%)	(8) Engaging Sam 40/1, Little impact in bumpers/over hurdles so far and it's hard to envisage this 7-y-o finding the required improvement to take a hand in the finish here. Yet to have a say in bumpers or over hurdles, in handicaps on last two starts.
4 4th (4) (15/2 -7%) Hi Riko	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(4) Hi Riko 15/2, Upped his game when finding just one too good in handicaps at Uttoxeter and here (both at around 2½m) in November. Disappointing the last twice, latterly tried over fences at Leicester, and needs to get back on track returned to this sphere with cheekpieces enlisted. Two good runs in November; pulled up over hurdles and fences on last 2 starts; new trip.
7 5th (7) (11/1 +21%) Elfride	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Elfride 11/1, Improved to win a 23f Uttoxeter handicap last spring but it's all been rather inauspicious since, failing to complete both starts either side of a heavy reappearance defeat at Exeter in November. 2m7f win last May; hard to weigh up after unseating/falling either side of a modest run.
2 \|PU\| (2) (8/1 +43%) Legal Rights	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Legal Rights 8/1, Unreliable type who ended his time with Gary Moore on a low note and hasn't shown much spark in 2 starts for new yard. Connections now turn to more severe headgear (first-time visor replaces cheekpieces/tongue strap). Six wins on Flat/over hurdles but has lost his way; limited appeal in different headgear.
1 \|PU\| (1) (16/1 -300%) Barncroft	16 16/1(-300%)	(1) Barncroft 16/1, Still a maiden following 8 attempts over hurdles but back on the right track on second start for present yard when runner-up at Uttoxeter (2½m, heavy) in November. Remains on a fair mark up 1 lb and could make his presence felt. Lightly raced now; recaptured some form when 2nd over 2m4f latest; bred to stay new trip.
3 \|PU\| (3) (66/1 -313%) Can't Buy Time	66 66/1(-313%)	(3) Can't Buy Time 66/1, Failed to threaten in a couple of runs for Padraig Roche in Ireland and tailed off starting out for new yard in a novice at Plumpton. Big step forward needed now pitched into a handicap. Minor form but bred to do better now handicapping over a more suitable trip.
9 \|PU\| (9) (66/1 -100%) D'ambonnay	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) D'ambonnay 66/1, Down the field both starts in bumpers and has fared no better in 3 starts since switched to hurdles. Another who will need to improve significantly in first-time cheekpieces now pitched into a handicap. No impact in bumpers or maiden/novice hurdles; may do better now handicapping.
10 \|PU\| (10) (66/1 -32%) Vintage Icon	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Vintage Icon 66/1, Seemingly of little account and he's 8 lb 'wrong' at the weights for this handicap debut. Low-key form in bumpers and over hurdles; 8lb wrong on handicap debut.

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15:35 Lingfield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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

A sedate gallop proved no barrier for MAJOR FORTUNE, who stayed on well to complete a double at Hereford last month. There looks to be more to come from Dan Skelton's gelding and he could make light work of a 6lb rise in the ratings. The returning Bampton Star is a potential fly in the ointment on his handicap bow, as a mark of 85 looks workable judged on last season's efforts in defeat, while Barncroft also makes some appeal now upped in trip.

BAMPTON STAR is an appealing alternative to the hat-trick seeking Major Fortune, for all that the latter is clearly going the right way and isn't passed over lightly. The selection is surely capable of a good deal better than he showed in maiden/novice company last term and makes his handicap debut off what could turn out to be a handy mark. Barncroft should also be on the premises, provided he is able to build on his improved effort at Uttoxeter.

This is all about MAJOR FORTUNE (nap) who looked to have more to come as a stayer when winning over 3m2f at Hereford last month.

15:43 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (8/11 +0%) St Cuthbert's Cave	0.727273 8/11(+0%)	(1) St Cuthbert's Cave 8/11, Bumper winner. Lame when pulled up in novice hurdle (10/3) at Clonmel (19.1f, heavy) 68 days ago. Hurdling debut was encouraging and he's well worth another chance to open his account in this sphere. Pulled up lame latest but the one to beat here and will scarcely get a better opportunity.
5 1st (5) (2/1 +43%) Our Boy Rocky	2 2/1(+43%)	(5) Our Boy Rocky 2/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 15 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 47 days ago. Up in trip. Likely to get involved if he can back up that improvement. Fifth in a Limerick maiden hurdle at Christmas; can get into the shake-up here.
13 2nd (13) (2/1 +75%) Roxhill Roise	2 2/1(+75%)	(13) Roxhill Roise 2/1, 25/1, fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) on hurdles bow 20 days ago. Not as effective in a bumper and a maiden hurdle last twice but capable of much better.
7 3rd (7) (4/1 +27%) Toor Khov	4 4/1(+27%)	(7) Toor Khov 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in bumper (33/1) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 48 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Well below his best at Leopardstown last time; respected on his hurdles debut.
10 4th (10) (7/1 +56%) Hollow Rodger	7 7/1(+56%)	(10) Hollow Rodger 7/1, Beat Hollow mare. Dam fair 19f hurdle winner. Off mark in points at third attempt (Jan 14). Worth monitoring in the betting. Won at Turtulla last month on her third run in points; may be able to hold her own here.
12 5th (12) (9/1 +36%) Miss D Hunter	9 9/1(+36%)	(12) Miss D Hunter 9/1, Once-raced maiden. 7/1, ninth of 13 in bumper at Tipperary (16f, good) on NH debut. Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. No run since last May but no big surprise if she was competitive here on her hurdles debut.
14 6th (14) (100/1 +50%) Sky Tempest	100 100/1(+50%)	(14) Sky Tempest 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Fell in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 100/1) 84 days ago. Well beaten in three completed maiden hurdles; hard to fancy here..
9 7th (9) (150/1 +40%) But What About Me	150 150/1(+40%)	(9) But What About Me 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 20 days ago. Tailed off in two maiden hurdles and makes no appeal..
6 8th (6) (150/1 +25%) Shuil Na Tra	150 150/1(+25%)	(6) Shuil Na Tra 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 200/1) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Well beaten in two maiden hurdles and looks like a big outsider here.
4 9th (4) (28/1 +65%) Mon Euil	28 28/1(+65%)	(4) Mon Euil 28/1, 66/1, sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22.9f, soft) on NH debut 29 days ago. Remote sixth of nine finishers when making a belated debut over 2m7f at Punchestown..
11 10th (11) (25/1 +75%) Manhattan Brook	25 25/1(+75%)	(11) Manhattan Brook 25/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighteenth of 23 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 49 days ago. Up in trip. Soundly beaten in an admittedly much better maiden at Leopardstown; others more likely..
3 11th (3) (80/1 +20%) Granco Rof	80 80/1(+20%)	(3) Granco Rof 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, fourteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 30 days ago. Always at the back and pulled up two out on debut at Limerick; tailed off at Punchestown..
15 12th (15) (28/1 +15%) Venturi Effect	28 28/1(+15%)	(15) Venturi Effect 28/1, 22/1, last of 8 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy) on NH debut 38 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Ran better than her finishing position at Cork and could do better here on her hurdles bow.
2 13th (2) (33/1 +34%) Golden Regal	33 33/1(+34%)	(2) Golden Regal 33/1, Masterofthehorse gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Eye Candy and fair hurdler/fairly useful chase winner (stayed 21f) Verona Opera. Stoutly bred newcomer but best watched.
8 \|PU\| (8) (150/1 +40%) Western Express	150 150/1(+40%)	(8) Western Express 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 46 days ago, beaten early in straight. Has shown nothing in three starts and makes no appeal..

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15:43 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ST CUTHBERT'S CAVE returned lame so had valid excuses for his December pulled up run and contests a weak maiden. A Kelso bumper winner in May prior to selling for 150,000 pounds, he ran very well when conceding 8lb and finishing third to two capable types at Fairyhouse subsequently. Reported to be 'lame on the off hind and to have a superficial wound on the off fore pastern' at Clonmel, he should concede weight and win. Our Boy Rocky showed promise at Limerick over Christmas and might finish second. Debut point-to-point winner Roxhill Roise was well beaten in a recent maiden hurdle but had previously shown bumper form while stablemate Hollow Rodger steps up from winning an ordinary mares maiden point-to-point last month. Toor Khov disappointed in a Leopardstown Christmas bumper but had previously been placed in three bumpers.

A thin maiden and a good chance for ST CUTHBERT'S CAVE to open his account over hurdles if all is well. Our Boy Rocky is feared most ahead of point-winner Hollow Rodger.

The one to beat looks like ST CUTHBERT'S CAVE whose last run can be forgiven. He made a good debut at Fairyhouse in November

15:55 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (7/1 +42%) Shoeshine Boy	7 7/1(+42%)	(7) Shoeshine Boy 7/1, C&D winner who was well below form in 6-runner handicap at Haydock (24.3f, heavy, 5/1) 45 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Big player if bouncing back. Below form on heavy ground last time but began season with two good seconds.
3 2nd (3) (5/1 +0%) Lady In The Park	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Lady In The Park 5/1, Irish point winner who confirmed the promise of her hurdling bow when winning a 7-runner novice at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 49 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Opening mark could have been a bit kinder but greater test of stamina expected to suit and she's open to further improvement. Unexposed mare; moves up in trip after winning 2m3f Wetherby novice on Boxing Day.
6 2nd (6) (11/4 +50%) Cream Of The West	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(6) Cream Of The West 11/4, Improved to make a winning start in handicaps in 7-runner event at this course (21.4f, soft) 55 days ago, by 1¼ lengths from Enemy At The Gate, driven out. Nudged up 5 lb but may do better still. Improved to win here over 2m5f on handicap debut in December; upped in trip again today.
10 4th (10) (14/1 -40%) Artic Mann	14 14/1(-40%)	(10) Artic Mann 14/1, Returned from a long absence with a creditable second at Kelso (20.9f) in October and has run creditably both outings since. Likely to remain competitive. Has a bit to find with Teescomponentstrig but has been placed on his last three outings.
8 5th (8) (11/2 +27%) Enemy At The Gate	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(8) Enemy At The Gate 11/2, Maiden who ran as well as he ever has when beaten only by Cream of The West in 7-runner handicap at this course (21.4f, soft) 55 days ago, clear of rest. Merits consideration. 0-9 over hurdles but has made the frame five consecutive times; new trip today.
11 6th (11) (33/1 -230%) Paddy Elvis	33 33/1(-230%)	(11) Paddy Elvis 33/1, Modest at best in bumpers/over hurdles and has stamina to prove now stepping up appreciably in distance on handicap debut. Hiked up in trip for today's handicap debut and worth a glance in the betting.
1 7th (1) (9/1 -157%) Teescomponentstrig	9 9/1(-157%)	(1) Teescomponentstrig 9/1, 9-y-o who proved he's as good as ever when second of 7 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Newcastle (23.7f, heavy) 38 days ago. Blinkers on for 1st time. Should go well again. Clear second to a next-time-out winner on latest outing; major player here.
9 8th (9) (80/1 -100%) Toombridge	80 80/1(-100%)	(9) Toombridge 80/1, Finished runner-up on his completed start in Irish points but was probably flattered by his proximity to the principals in a falsely-run race at Newcastle in April and has been pulled up both starts this season. Has had a breathing operation. Pulled up on both starts this season; needs recent wind op to make massive difference.
13 9th (13) (9/1 +0%) Lewa House	9 9/1(+0%)	(13) Lewa House 9/1, Bounced back to form when second of 14 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at this course (20.4f, heavy) 42 days ago. Needs to back that up in a stronger race than he need contest from 4 lb out of the weights. Posted sound effort when second here (2m4f) last month but is 4lb wrong today.
2 10th (2) (25/1 -56%) Justicialism	25 25/1(-56%)	(2) Justicialism 25/1, Fair handicap hurdler who was well held on his completed start over fences at Down Royal (20f, soft, 66/1) on Boxing Day. Tries a longer trip back over hurdles on first outing for a new yard. Struggled over fences in late 2023; back hurdling over new trip for stable debut.
5 \|PU\| (5) (11/2 +15%) Rob Roy Macgregor	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(5) Rob Roy Macgregor 11/2, Carlisle bumper winner in March. Offered something to work on first 2 hurdle starts prior to not getting home in a slog at a much longer trip at Kelso (22.7f). Has had a breathing operation ahead of handicap debut and should stay this far on pedigree. Slightly disappointing last time but could still have significant untapped potential.
4 \|PU\| (4) (33/1 -175%) Niceandeasy	33 33/1(-175%)	(4) Niceandeasy 33/1, Dual-winning chaser in the first half of 2022 but jumping errors consistently proved an issue. Took advantage of a much-reduced mark when landing a 3m2f Kelso handicap hurdle in November but wasn't in the same form at Haydock the following month. Game winner two starts ago but has become hard to predict; younger rivals appeal more.
12 \|PU\| (12) (150/1 -50%) Manfrominverlochy	150 150/1(-50%)	(12) Manfrominverlochy 150/1, Has yet to show any worthwhile form. Fell when a big-priced outsider for first two handicaps.

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15:55 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

TEESCOMPONENTSTRIG produced a highly encouraging display to hit the crossbar in a class 3 event at Newcastle last time and he was only put up 2lb for that effort. The son of Black Sam Bellamy takes a drop in grade and he has similar conditions to contend with in first-time blinkers, which could eke out the improvement needed to score. Lady In The Park got up by half a length to shed her maiden tag under Rules at Wetherby on Boxing Day and she makes plenty of appeal on handicap debut, while Cream Of The West is another to consider after his success here last time.

TEESCOMPONENTSTRIG proved he's as good as ever when second to a subsequent winner at Newcastle last month and is the percentage call to go one better in a change of headgear back down in grade. Shoeshine Boy is sure to be in the thick of the action if bouncing back from a poor run at Haydock, with handicap-debutante Lady In The Park and the lighty-raced Cream of The West completing the shortlist.

Second to a revitalised subsequent winner last month, TEESCOMPONENTSTRIG (nap) still looks well handicapped after a 2lb nudge.

16:10 Lingfield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (2/1 +33%) Clonakilty	2 2/1(+33%)	(2) Clonakilty 2/1, Scored over hurdles at Uttoxeter last season and shaped well on the back of a wind op with tongue tie added when third of 7 in handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f, heavy) 34 days ago. Must enter calculations. Close third at Leicester after a break and he's open to improvement over this longer trip.
4 2nd (4) (5/1 -43%) Kingofthewest	5 5/1(-43%)	(4) Kingofthewest 5/1, Dual winner over hurdles who got off the mark over fences in 9-runner handicap chase (7/2) at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 20 days ago. Merits serious consideration despite a 3 lb rise. Stayed on best to get up when it mattered at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy); just 3lb higher here.
5 3rd (5) (8/1 -45%) Sherborne	8 8/1(-45%)	(5) Sherborne 8/1, Won twice over hurdles and confirmed the promise of previous starts in this sphere when winning 2m4f handicap chase at Wincanton. Pulled up at Exeter since so needs to bounce back. Not the easiest to predict but has possibilities if returning to his winning form.
7 4th (7) (7/1 -75%) Grizzly James	7 7/1(-75%)	(7) Grizzly James 7/1, Fairly useful ex-French hurdles winner who scored over fences at Hereford last spring. Got back on track when third of 10 in handicap chase at Plumpton (19.8f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Player off the same mark. Needed a confidence booster and went down by only 4l from the front at Plumpton.
6 5th (6) (4/1 +60%) Tea And Chats	4 4/1(+60%)	(6) Tea And Chats 4/1, From a good jumps family and fair form when placed twice in novice hurdle. Only ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.5f, good to soft) 23 days ago but no surprise to see him step forward on his chase debut. Maiden hurdler; goes chasing with low mileage and he's bred for it.
3 6th (3) (6/1 -9%) Couldbeaweapon	6 6/1(-9%)	(3) Couldbeaweapon 6/1, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles who came in a good third of 4 in handicap chase at Taunton (16f, soft) 36 days ago, despite going in snatches. Up in trip and in the picture on just his third go in this sphere. Early days over fences and didn't run badly at Taunton for all that only the three ran.
1 \|F\| (1) (14/1 -75%) Casa Loupi	14 14/1(-75%)	(1) Casa Loupi 14/1, Fairly useful hurdler back in 2021 and returned from a long absence with a promising display on the Flat at Nottingham in May. However, has run poorly all three starts back over hurdles since. Lots to prove now going chasing. Has questions to answer on chasing debut, for which he's not bred.

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16:10 Lingfield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

A 3lb rise in the handicap for last month's Chepstow scorer Kingofthewest is unlikely to prevent a bold follow-up bid, with this extra yardage appearing in the eight-year-old's favour. However, the stoutly-bred CLONAKILTY has been largely campaigned over two miles and he could unlock enough improvement on this rise in distance to open his account in this sphere. Olly Murphy's inmate edges the vote, with fellow in-form rivals Grizzly James and Couldbeaweapon also entering the reckoning.

KINGOFTHEWEST opened his chasing account at Chepstow last time and a 3 lb rise doesn't look sufficient to prevent another bold showing from David Pipe's 8-y-o. Plumpton third Grizzly James is also weighted to have a big say, with the unexposed Clonakilty another who commands plenty of respect.

It's late in the season for TEA AND CHATS to go over fences but this low-mileage 7yo is bred for it and he showed promise as a hurdler.

16:15 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 22f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (8/1 +27%) Scarbrook	8 8/1(+27%)	(7) Scarbrook 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden who again ran poorly in a first-time tongue strap when pulled up in a handicap hurdle (16/1) at Fairyhouse (20.1f) a year ago. First run for yard after leaving E. Sheehy. Off for a year and debuts here for Paul Nolan; worth a market check up in trip.
16 2nd (16) (8/1 +20%) Seangoell	8 8/1(+20%)	(16) Seangoell 8/1, One win from 29 NH runs. 8/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) 46 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers back on. Quite soundly beaten in a hurdle and a chase since returning from her summer break.
17 3rd (17) (25/1 +0%) Glorious Singer	25 25/1(+0%)	(17) Glorious Singer 25/1, Remains a maiden after 25 NH runs and ran poorly back over hurdles at Punchestown (23f, heavy, 28/1) 15 days ago. First reserve, 23-race maiden; well beaten in a handicap hurdle and chase last twice.
9 4th (9) (11/1 +67%) Winter Carnival	11 11/1(+67%)	(9) Winter Carnival 11/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 84 days ago. Mark continues to ease but needs to up his game. Poor handicap form since returning from a very brief spell chasing; makes no appeal..
3 5th (3) (9/1 +25%) Brogue Man River	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) Brogue Man River 9/1, Never a threat all 4 starts to date but could improve now upped appreciably in trip. Big price when down the field on handicap debut, may be capable of better.
11 6th (11) (11/2 -10%) Lily's Choice	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(11) Lily's Choice 11/2, Good third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 7/1) 20 days ago. Can make presence felt if in the same form. Better ground would help but has an each-way chance on the basis of Fairyhouse third.
13 7th (13) (125/1 -279%) Silverfort Lady	125 125/1(-279%)	(13) Silverfort Lady 125/1, No encouragement in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Lots more needed now handicapping up in trip. Has shown nothing in six starts at huge odds so far; impossible to make a case for her..
14 8th (14) (13/2 +54%) Colline Fleurie	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(14) Colline Fleurie 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, sixteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 66/1) 65 days ago. Very disappointing; certainly capable of better and perhaps a market watch may tell more.
8 9th (8) (16/1 +60%) Navy Waves	16 16/1(+60%)	(8) Navy Waves 16/1, Course winner. Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.1f, soft, 18/1) 103 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Won maiden hurdle last season here but really struggling in handicaps since last summer.
5 10th (5) (12/1 +40%) Rising Dust	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Rising Dust 12/1, 11/1, fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 14 days ago. Remains with little form. Two moderate runs over fences before well beaten in a handicap hurdle on latest.
4 11th (4) (22/1 -83%) One And Only	22 22/1(-83%)	(4) One And Only 22/1, Eleventh of 14 in maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 80/1) 20 days ago. Has been handed a stiff-looking mark. Moderate fifth in a bumper won by the smart Readin Tommy Wrong, problems with his jumping.
1 12th (1) (20/1 -67%) Another Nightmare	20 20/1(-67%)	(1) Another Nightmare 20/1, Winner at Listowel in September but was pulled up after 3 months off at Fairyhouse (24f, heavy, 33/1) 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Listowel winner; pulled up at Fairyhouse last month; respected in a very winnable contest.
19 13th (19) (13/2 +54%) Wanchu Bach	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(19) Wanchu Bach 13/2, 16/1, fell first in handicap hurdle at Navan (22f, heavy) 2 days ago. RESERVE. Third reserve, made mistakes at Punchestown, due to run in the 3.15 at Navan on Sunday.
12 14th (12) (28/1 +15%) Toor Moment	28 28/1(+15%)	(12) Toor Moment 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021 and shaped like a non-stayer when tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good) on most recent outing in September. Most of her better form is on goodish ground; best watched on first run since September..
6 15th (6) (13/2 -44%) Toor Moon	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(6) Toor Moon 13/2, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs but ran up to best in a first-time hood when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) 43 days ago, outbattled. Shortlist material. Runner-up at Tramore last month; a run to that level will leave him thereabouts here.
2 \|PU\| (2) (14/1 +44%) Soldat Flamboyant	14 14/1(+44%)	(2) Soldat Flamboyant 14/1, Well held in 4 maiden hurdles but could fare better now handicapping. Pulled up over fences; cheekpieces tried in his first handicap hurdle; not a forlorn hope.
15 \|PU\| (15) (50/1 -150%) On The Banks	50 50/1(-150%)	(15) On The Banks 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.5f, heavy) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Has shown nothing so far; in good hands but has a huge amount to prove at this stage.
18 \|PU\| (18) (66/1 -32%) Janverlil	66 66/1(-32%)	(18) Janverlil 66/1, 25/1, failed to get home upped in trip when last of 14 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 46 days ago. Second reserve, tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Limrick, handicap form is unappealing.

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16:15 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

TOOR MOON is a 16-race maiden but has found his level in handicaps in recent times. Proven on testing ground and at similar distances, he is race-fit and finished ahead of subsequent winner Buachaillbocht at Tramore last month. Lily's Choice ran ok when well beaten into third at Fairyhouse last month and has claims racing from 1lb lower and, notably, under a 7lb claimer. 10-year-old mare Seangoell has been well beaten twice this term but has claims on her best from from last season. Another Nightmare won in September but pulled up recently while Rising Dust has some bits of form. One And Only has been well beaten in all his runs but showed some promise at Down Royal in December and steps up in distance on handicap debut. Similarly Brogue Man River steps up markedly in distance having shown little in four previous hurdle runs at two miles. Point-to-point winner Colline Fleurie has yet to show hurdles form.

TOOR MOON hasn't looked the most straightforward, but he ran up to his best when runner-up at Tramore on New Year's Day and a reproduction of that form could be enough to see him get off the mark. Lily's Choice ran well back in this sphere at Fairyhouse recently and needs considering, along with Brogue Man River, who could improve now upped appreciably in distance.

About as weak a handicap hurdle as you will find. TOOR MOON has had a lot of opportunities but this may be his best yet

16:24 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (2/1 +40%) Polar Princess	2 2/1(+40%)	(3) Polar Princess 2/1, 10/1, respectable second of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 13 days ago, needing stiffer test. 0-10 but her turn is surely near and another bold show on the cards. In-form maiden; two good efforts at 1m6f (Tapeta) and 1m4f (Polytrack); solid chance.
7 2nd (7) (12/1 -50%) Bobby Shaftoe	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Bobby Shaftoe 12/1, Three-time C&D winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. 15/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (16.2f) 22 days ago. Back down in trip and dangerous to discount off a reduced mark. Four course wins but below best since latest of them in November; slow to drop in weights.
2 3rd (2) (22/1 -175%) Captain Square	22 22/1(-175%)	(2) Captain Square 22/1, 22/1, first run since leaving Tom Lacey when seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW) 30 days ago. Entitled to come on for that spin, which was his first outing for 17 months, and he's one to note in the betting. Both wins in minor hurdles in 2022; missed 2023; should improve on recent 7th for new yard.
6 4th (6) (6/1 +8%) Easter Island	6 6/1(+8%)	(6) Easter Island 6/1, 17/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago, hampered. Cheekpieces on 1st time and looks an each-way candidate. Maiden; on his game when close 2nd for new yard over C&D; not so good elsewhere since.
5 5th (5) (10/3 -21%) Churchella	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(5) Churchella 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford in December. Good second of 6 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 5/1) 8 days ago. Back down in trip and she's likely to be firmly in the mix. Two wins since visored, over C&D and 1m6f; competitive under D Tudhope who is 2-3 on her.
8 6th (8) (11/4 +17%) Rose Light	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(8) Rose Light 11/4, Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap (5/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 14 days ago, staying on well. Remains on a good mark up 3 lb and she's a big player. Suited by first 1m3f run on Tapeta when off the mark latest; back up 3lb; respected.
1 7th (1) (25/1 -56%) Ready To Shine	25 25/1(-56%)	(1) Ready To Shine 25/1, 28/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago. Others make more appeal. Two good 1m4f runs on turf last summer; glimmer of recapturing form over C&D latest.

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16:24 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

CHURCHELLA didn't appear to stay the trip when running over an extended 2m last time and dropping back to this distance should suit, having scored comfortably over C&D in September. The daughter of Churchill has been a revelation on the all-weather and she is preferred to the likes of Southwell winner Rose Light and Polar Princess, who has gone close on her last two outings but remains a maiden through 10 starts.

The vote goes to CHURCHELLA, who boasts a solid record on the all-weather and pulled nicely clear of the rest when chasing home strong stayer Ney upped to 16.5f at Southwell last week. She's very appealing off the same mark back down in trip here. Polar Princess will surely get her head in front before long and she is likely to emerge as the main threat ahead of Rose Light.

Her first run at 1m3f on Tapeta worked well for ROSE LIGHT last time and the extra furlong seems likely to suit as well.

16:30 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (17/2 -31%) Camp Belan	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(2) Camp Belan 17/2, Thorough stayer who gained his sole success to date at Kelso in November 2022. Rather-in-and out since but he put in a decent shift when third in first-time blinkers (retained) back at that venue latest and is lurking on a potentially handy mark. Just 1-16 over fences but ended 2023 with some good efforts on slow ground; in the mix.
7 2nd (7) (13/2 +46%) Heritier De Sivola	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(7) Heritier De Sivola 13/2, Maiden Irish pointer who made all in a novice handicap hurdle at Kelso in December 2022. However, he hasn't pulled up any trees in 3 starts switched to fences this season and hopes now pinned on the addition of cheekpieces working the oracle. Yet to convince over fences but now dangerously well handicapped on hurdling form.
8 3rd (8) (10/3 +52%) Baron Briggs	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(8) Baron Briggs 10/3, Better efforts since undergoing a wind op, finishing third in handicaps at Kelso (17f) and Musselburgh (20.3f) the last twice. This lightly-raced 7-y-o remains unexposed over fences (and as a stayer) and is one to consider. Kept on well for third over 2m4f at Musselburgh last month; might do better over this trip.
4 4th (4) (22/1 -38%) Skyhill	22 22/1(-38%)	(4) Skyhill 22/1, Veteran who ended last season on a winning note and stepped up on his reappearance third when getting the better of subsequent scorer Event of Sivola at Catterick (25.2f, heavy) on New Year's Day. However, he failed to fire off this mark last time and needs to bounce back. Has very good strike-rate over fences but disappointed last time and remains on tough mark.
3 5th (3) (11/2 -83%) Deep Charm	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(3) Deep Charm 11/2, Going through a good spell at present, bagging handicaps at Sedgefield and Market Rasen prior to a near miss when bidding for the hat-trick at Kelso (21.6f, heavy). Raised 4 lb for that but this step back up in trip looks a good move and he's high on the shortlist. Well clear of third when going close on recent hat-trick bid; respected in current mood.
5 6th (5) (12/1 -20%) Gipsy Lee Rose	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Gipsy Lee Rose 12/1, Capitalised on a career-low mark when scoring by a whisker at Kelso in November with Camp Belan (now 5 lb better off for a 5½-length beating) back in third. Her record is rather patchy, though, and she wasn't in the same form next time. Not as good as she was but kept on stoutly for narrow win at Kelso in November; a possible.
10 7th (10) (10/3 +58%) Cowboy Cooper	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(10) Cowboy Cooper 10/3, Remains winless following 10 attempts overall but he made a positive start in this sphere when third in an 11-runner handicap at Catterick (25.2f, soft) last month. Needs considering off an unchanged mark. 0-10 overall but made pretty good start to chasing when third at Catterick last month.
6 8th (6) (8/1 -60%) Artic Breeze	8 8/1(-60%)	(6) Artic Breeze 8/1, Showed little in 6 hurdle starts for Laura Morgan but was an Irish point winner earlier in his career and duly made much more of an impact when second at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) on return/chase debut on Boxing Day. Possibilities if able to build on that here. Runner-up on seasonal/stable/chase debut at Market Rasen; can build on that performance.
11 \|PU\| (11) (14/1 -40%) Goodoldbill	14 14/1(-40%)	(11) Goodoldbill 14/1, Sprang a surprise when winning an 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft) on second start over fences in November. Failed to repeat that at the same course next time, though, and others look more solid. Held on well for surprise Newcastle win in November but weakened tamely there last month.

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16:30 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Narrowly denied the hat-trick at Kelso last month, DEEP CHARM should be well suited by going back up in trip and conditions should not inconvenience as he looks to overcome a 4lb rise. The son of Kayf Tara gets the vote ahead of the capable Post Chaise and the unexposed Artic Breeze, who ran well on his first start for last year's winning trainer at Market Rasen. Others to note include Camp Belan, Gipsy Lee Rose and Skyhill.

Several to consider in this competitive handicap with POST CHAISE taken to defy top-weight. The form of his latest start in this sphere looks solid and he has subsequently performed with credit over hurdles. Deep Charm's jumping hasn't always been foot-perfect but he's hard to knock judged on recent form and is feared most. Cowboy Cooper is also respected, along with Baron Briggs and Camp Belan.

Top of the list is BARON BRIGGS, who recovered well from some slow jumps on the first circuit to finish third on his latest outing.

16:40 Lingfield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/8 +50%) Just Over Land	1.375 11/8(+50%)	(1) Just Over Land 11/8, Well-bred sort came from further back than those who beat him when third at Chepstow on return. Stretched by trip there next time and can get back on the up returned to 2m after 81 days off/breathing operation. Beaten favourite in last two handicaps; perhaps failed to stay 2m3f last time; had wind op.
5 2nd (5) (6/1 +50%) Activist	6 6/1(+50%)	(5) Activist 6/1, Fairly useful on Flat in France. Underwhelming so far over hurdles, including when sixth on handicap debut at Uttoxeter 5 months ago. Not seen since and cheekpieces are refitted. Showed no obvious benefit for wind surgery when well held at Uttoxeter in August last time.
3 3rd (3) (11/4 +50%) Atreides	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(3) Atreides 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden who has shaped better than the result on more than one occasion this term. Can make his presence felt if he settles better. His handicap mark hasn't moved much despite four defeats in handicaps.
2 4th (2) (7/1 -17%) Tara Iti	7 7/1(-17%)	(2) Tara Iti 7/1, Good third of 14 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Becoming well treated and could make his presence felt. Beaten 14l into third last time and could do with drier ground than today's offering.
4 5th (4) (13/2 +19%) Uncle Arthur	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(4) Uncle Arthur 13/2, Opened hurdles account on fourth and final start for Fergal O'Brien in December and ran with credit back in handicap company for new yard at Newcastle next time. In the process of running poorly when fell at Musselburgh on latest outing, however. Only hurdle win came in a claimer; hood now tried and he has a bit to prove on balance.

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16:40 Lingfield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A subsequent wind procedure may have done JUST OVER LAND the world of good having faltered into fourth over an extended 2m3f at Chepstow in November. A return to 2m looks ideal and a breakthrough could be on the cards for Sam Thomas' charge. Although the hat-trick seeking Goguenard is now 8lb higher than his most recent victory at Catterick, he still warrants respect. Uncle Arthur has a hood/tongue-tie combination applied as he attempts to bounce back from a Musselburgh tumble.

Having shaped well on reappearance, JUST OVER LAND was unsuited by the step up in trip last time, so he's worth a chance to get back on the up over a more suitable distance after a break/breathing operation. Hat-trick seeker Goguenard looks the main threat ahead of Atreides.

There's a suspicion that JUST OVER LAND has yet to do himself justice in handicaps and he's now had wind surgery.

16:48 Thurles NH Flat Race 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/5 -40%) Coco Masterpiece	0.8 4/5(-40%)	(2) Coco Masterpiece 4/5, €105,000 3-y-o, Authorized gelding. Dam French hurdle winner, also 9f-11f winner on Flat in France. Easily won first of 2 starts in points in 2022, runner-up next time. Long absence to overcome but clearly of interest for top yard (1 of 3 runners for them). Point winner has taken time to get to the racecourse but represents leading connections.
3 2nd (3) (11/2 +27%) Fishery Lane	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(3) Fishery Lane 11/2, €67,000 3-y-o, Gemix gelding. Dam, 17f hurdle/chase winner in France, half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser in France (15f-2¾m winner) Saint Goustan Blue. 1 of 3 runners for yard and one to take seriously. A 67,000euros 3yo is by a French Champion Hurdle winner; 3rd runner for Willie Mullins.
1 3rd (1) (11/4 +39%) Ballygunner Castle	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(1) Ballygunner Castle 11/4, €68,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam ran once in bumper, sister to high-class hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Yorkhill. 1 of 3 newcomers of obvious interest first time up for yard. A 68,000euros 3yo is by a decent sire; one of three runners for Willie Mullins.
7 4th (7) (6/1 -9%) Ned In The Park	6 6/1(-9%)	(7) Ned In The Park 6/1, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam unraced. 25/1, fourth of 7 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on debut 43 days ago, travelling as well as any. Can do better. Creditable debut 4th when ran green; should be sharper now; can run well for local yard.
10 5th (10) (66/1 +0%) Dansanttothetune	66 66/1(+0%)	(10) Dansanttothetune 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in bumper at Punchestown (16.2f, soft, 125/1) 29 days ago, needing stiffer test. Soundly beaten in two bumpers at big prices and loads of improvement needed.
5 6th (5) (33/1 -32%) Le Grand Peinture	33 33/1(-32%)	(5) Le Grand Peinture 33/1, 66/1, first run since leaving John Joseph Hanlon when third of 6 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy) 48 days ago. Much-improved when 3rd at Limerick last time and could run well if building upon that.
8 7th (8) (50/1 +50%) Nelson Muntz	50 50/1(+50%)	(8) Nelson Muntz 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 10 in bumper at Navan (16f, heavy) 66 days ago. Was poor at Navan in December and difficult to fancy on that run.
6 8th (6) (80/1 -60%) Little Eddie	80 80/1(-60%)	(6) Little Eddie 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in bumper at Limerick (18f, heavy, 50/1) on NH debut 47 days ago. Soundly beaten in a Limerick bumper when raced keenly; loads of improvement needed.
4 9th (4) (100/1 -52%) Helicon	100 100/1(-52%)	(4) Helicon 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in bumper at Down Royal (17f, soft, 28/1) 49 days ago. Well held in two bumpers and can't be fancied on that form.
9 10th (9) (50/1 +24%) Rodney	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) Rodney 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden who hinted at promise when sixth of 14 in novice at Limerick (19f, heavy, 25/1) on his hurdles bow 46 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Has shown some ability in three bumpers and a maiden hurdle but loads more needed.
11 11th (11) (200/1 -100%) Foildarrig	200 200/1(-100%)	(11) Foildarrig 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Sligo (17.9f, good) on NH debut. Off 18 months. Makes bumpers debut. Tailed-off in a Sligo maiden hurdle on debut in 2022; can only be watched on return.

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16:48 Thurles NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

NED IN THE PARK is a distant relative to his owner's smart Mallowney and ran well on Fairyhouse debut. That form was boosted by the winner scoring (and indeed selling for 510,000 euros) subsequently, while more experienced placed-horses had prior form. Willie Mullins runs three, with Coco Masterpiece being interesting despite reappearing following an alarming 666 days absence. A debut point-to-point winner, he chased home a subsequent UK hurdle winner at Loughanmore subsequently, when conceding 5lb, and while he contests this less fashionable bumper, notably reappears in a bumper aged seven, with hurdling being put to one side for now. Ballygunner Castle - related to Yorkhill, Risk Of Thunder and The Listener, is ridden by an experienced UK-based rider while another debutant stablemate Fishery Lane was a 67,000-euro store purchase and is closely related to French winners, although today's jockey didn't ride last year. Le Grand Peinture ran well during Christmas but needs to improve to win.

This seems almost certain to go to one of the Willie Mullins' trio, with 7-y-o COCO MASTERPIECE preferred to Ballygunner Castle and Fishery Lane before market clues. Ned In The Park shaped well first time up at Fairyhouse and is the clear pick of those with bumper form.

COCO MASTERPIECE has taken time to get to the racecourse but represents leading owners and can beat his two stablemates.

16:58 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/2 +0%) Pallas Lord	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(2) Pallas Lord 5/2, 4-time course winner. 2/1, won 8-runner handicap at this course (8f) 3 days ago, always holding on. Carries penalty. Thriving and can go well once more. Two 1m wins from last 3 starts here; weighted to go well despite penalty back at 7f.
5 2nd (5) (18/1 +10%) Marie's Jewel	18 18/1(+10%)	(5) Marie's Jewel 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 36 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Yet to finish near the winner in 5 starts but not disgraced after layoff over C&D latest.
6 3rd (6) (12/1 -167%) Martin's Brig	12 12/1(-167%)	(6) Martin's Brig 12/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/2, good second of 7 in handicap at this course (8f) 17 days ago. Deserves respect. All 3 wins over 7f in 2022, including at Southwell; seems suited by 1m on this track now.
3 4th (3) (5/2 +17%) Bernie The Bear	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(3) Bernie The Bear 5/2, Course winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (7/2) at this course (6f) 11 days ago. Stable is in rude health and he should go well again. Won 3 of final 6 runs for previous yard; in form for this one; worth another go at 7f.
1 5th (1) (3/1 -9%) Possible Ambition	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Possible Ambition 3/1, 11/4, won 8-runner handicap at this course (8f) 3 days ago, very much having run of race. Carries penalty. Dangerous if allowed his own way in front again. Ended losing run over 1m here on Saturday; no good thing to repeat it at 7f under penalty.
8 6th (8) (16/1 +0%) Kananga	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Kananga 16/1, 10/1, respectable fifth of 10 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 8 days ago. Not firing at present. Best handicap run over 1m at Wolverhampton in December; yet to shine over C&D.
7 7th (7) (12/1 +25%) Kodebreaker	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Kodebreaker 12/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 15 days ago. Doesn't appear to be in much form. In form over 1m/7f earlier; below best last twice; yet to reach the frame in 4 runs here.
9 8th (9) (50/1 +24%) Cammy	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) Cammy 50/1, 5¾ lengths last of 8 to Possible Ambition in handicap at this course (8f, 33/1) 3 days ago. Hard to make any sort of case for. Maiden; had 1m form here in 2021 but missed 2022 and 2023; minor form since.
4 9th (4) (16/1 +0%) Fircombe Hall	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Fircombe Hall 16/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 9/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 39 days ago, albeit not seen to best effect. On a handy mark. Three 6f wins here but not as effective at 7f on this track so far; ran flat latest.

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16:58 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The drop in trip may not be ideal for PALLAS LORD, but he has been an authoritative winner here over further on two of his last three starts and is taken to continue his excellent form. Runner-up on his two latest visits to Newcastle, Martin's Brig can give the selection most to think about, while Possible Ambition also warrants respect following his victory here on Saturday.

PALLAS LORD is going through a fine spell and, having notched his second win of the campaign at this course 3 days ago, he's worth a chance to defy the penalty in the hope that the race doesn't come too soon. Possible Ambition, also successful here on Saturday, is another one to consider, and Bernie The Bear should give a good account once more.

The trip is queried for all of them but Saturday winner PALLAS LORD has been going great guns of late and he did have C&D form in 2023.

17:04 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/4 +9%) Pitwood Road	1.25 5/4(+9%)	(3) Pitwood Road 5/4, Winner of sole start between the flags and good second on Rules debut in a Tipperary bumper last spring. Backward step on return at Thurles in December but now tried in blinkers and should be sharper this time. The one to beat. Major player on her Tipperary second; lesser show since then and now blinkered.
2 2nd (2) (11/1 -57%) Golden Point	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Golden Point 11/1, From a good family and showed a bit when fourth on debut here. Failed to progress next time but it's still early days and she's not written off. Yard also saddles Visual Impact. Modest RPRs of 86 in both her runs (good to soft) and probably has to raise her game.
5 3rd (5) (16/5 +47%) Roebuck Bay	3.2 16/5(+47%)	(5) Roebuck Bay 16/5, Has shown clear signs of ability in bumpers at Kelso and Newcastle but not enough to suggest she'll be up to winning this. Beaten in the region of 4l in bumpers at Kelso and Newcastle; now against own sex.
7 4th (7) (11/2 +21%) Visual Impact	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(7) Visual Impact 11/2, €46,000 3-y-o, £100,000 4-y-o, Westerner mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Storm Home. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Wests Awake. Runner-up sole start in maiden points and she's one to note in the betting. Bought for £100,000 since finishing second in 3m Irish point (soft; winner not seen since).
4 5th (4) (9/2 -50%) Road To Mallow	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(4) Road To Mallow 9/2, Yeats mare. Sister to a point winner. Dam, point/bumper winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Glynn. Yard does well in bumpers and it'll be interesting to see which way she goes in the betting. Fifth foal; sister to point winner The Sad Shepherd; dam point/bumper winner.
6 6th (6) (100/1 -100%) Tread Softly Now	100 100/1(-100%)	(6) Tread Softly Now 100/1, Beaten a long way in bumpers at Perth and Hexham last spring, and big step forward will be needed if she's to make it third time lucky. Weakish form claims on her two efforts thus far and she's bred for staying chases.

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17:04 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Fresh off a double at Naas on Saturday, the Terence O'Brien stable couldn't be in better form and PITWOOD ROAD looks well capable of landing the spoils in this winnable contest. The booking of Brian Hughes looks significant and she may have too much for Golden Point, as well as Roebuck Bay, who has shaped with promise on both career outings. Road To Mallow should be noted for market support as she makes her debut for shrewd connections.

It could be a 1-2 for the Irish with PITWOOD ROAD and Road To Mallow both appealing candidates. The latter is a likely type on paper and it'll be interesting to see how she shapes up in the betting but Pitwood Road is given another chance to build on the abundant promise of her Rules debut second at Tipperary. Visual Impact is third choice ahead of stablemate Golden Point.

Preference is for ROEBUCK BAY who now goes against her own sex after two promising efforts. Pitwood Road is second choice.

17:30 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (5/1 -100%) Quiet Resolve	5 5/1(-100%)	(7) Quiet Resolve 5/1, Twice-raced colt. Improved when third of 12 in minor event at this course (6f, 3/1) 17 days ago. 7f will suit and he can do better again. Two promising runs over 6f this winter; 7f should suit; more appealing than most.
5 2nd (5) (4/9 +23%) My Cloud	0.444444 4/9(+23%)	(5) My Cloud 4/9, €325,000 2-y-o, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to several winners, including top-class miler Palace Pier and smart winner up to 13f Castle Way. Noteworthy newcomer. 325,000euros 2yo; half-brother to five winners, notably top-class Palace Pier; interesting.
8 3rd (8) (9/4 -105%) Welcome Dream	2.25 9/4(-105%)	(8) Welcome Dream 9/4, 2/1, creditable third of 9 in minor event at this C&D 88 days ago. Gelded since and surely has races in him. Each of his four 2yo runs produced an RPR higher than his rivals have achieved; solid.
11 4th (11) (66/1 -100%) Mayo County	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) Mayo County 66/1, Twice-raced filly. Seventh of 12 in minor event (100/1) at this course (6f) 17 days ago. Seventh in two runs last month, showing some promise; more appealing than some for a place.
2 5th (2) (250/1 -279%) Diligent Henry	250 250/1(-279%)	(2) Diligent Henry 250/1, Last of 8 in minor event (33/1) at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 38 days ago, slowly away. 33-1 and always behind when a remote last of eight on his Southwell debut last month (6f).
6 6th (6) (66/1 -100%) Notion In Motion	66 66/1(-100%)	(6) Notion In Motion 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 7 in minor event (7/1) at this C&D 3 days ago. Third run in a fortnight and looks one for handicaps. Whiff of promise in two runs this month; one for handicaps after today.
12 7th (12) (250/1 -150%) Nobodys Girl	250 250/1(-150%)	(12) Nobodys Girl 250/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 12 in minor event at this course (6f, 250/1) 17 days ago. Poor form in two 6f novice events last month; hard to fancy.
3 8th (3) (250/1 -150%) Ideal Dragon	250 250/1(-150%)	(3) Ideal Dragon 250/1, Twice-raced colt. 250/1, ninth of 11 in minor event at this course (8f) 9 days ago. He hasn't shown enough in two course runs this year to think he is the answer.
9 9th (9) (250/1 -150%) Court Of Roseann	250 250/1(-150%)	(9) Court Of Roseann 250/1, Twice-raced filly. Eleventh of 12 in minor event at this course (6f, 200/1) 17 days ago. Poor form in two 6f runs last month; hard to recommend.
1 10th (1) (150/1 -50%) Coramento	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Coramento 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Last of 11 in minor event (200/1) at this course (8f) 9 days ago. Huge prices and he's finished down the field in two novice runs this winter.
4 11th (4) (125/1 -279%) Manhattan Sunday	125 125/1(-279%)	(4) Manhattan Sunday 125/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 10 in minor event at this course (6f, 6/1) on debut 66 days ago. Always behind when last of ten on debut here (6f) last month; only 6-1 that day though.
10 12th (10) (50/1 +24%) Diamond Annie	50 50/1(+24%)	(10) Diamond Annie 50/1, 75,000 gns yearling, Exceed And Excel filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Repeater. 33/1, last of 10 in minor event at Kempton (6f) on debut. Off 139 days. First run for yard after leaving Tom Ward. Last of ten in a 6f novice in one run for T Ward last season (33-1); enough to prove.

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17:30 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Bred in the purple being a half-brother to multiple Group 1 winner Palace Pier, MY CLOUD is an intriguing debutant for the Roger Varian stable and owners he has had plenty of success with in recent years. The son of Blue Point gets the vote ahead of Quiet Resolve and Welcome Dream, who sets the standard with an official rating of 81.

WELCOME DREAM surely has races in him and could get off the mark having been gelded since another good run here when last seen 3 months ago. My Cloud is a very interesting newcomer as a half-brother to the top-class miler Palace Pier, while Quiet Resolve can progress further.

Welcome Dream won't go down lightly but QUIET RESOLVE could step forward now tackling 7f for the first time.

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (5/4 +44%) Cusack	1.25 5/4(+44%)	(6) Cusack 5/4, Five-time course winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this course (8f, 11/4) 9 days ago, impressively. Obvious claims under a penalty. Easy winner over 1m here nine days ago; penalty and shorter trip to deal with this time.
4 2nd (4) (9/2 -35%) Leap Day	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(4) Leap Day 9/2, Winner at Southwell in December. 3/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Likely to be in the thick of things once again. Cheekpieces prompted improvement when 2nd over C&D last month; in the mix with a repeat.
3 3rd (3) (10/1 +29%) Razzam	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Razzam 10/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 21 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Return to 7f will help but minor place money if probably the best he can hope for. Progress appears to have stalled and others bring stronger claims; return to 7f may help.
9 4th (9) (10/1 -25%) Alexander James	10 10/1(-25%)	(9) Alexander James 10/1, Course winner. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 11 days ago, finishing with running left. Needs to raise his game a notch. Second over C&D last month before enduring a nightmare passage here latest; each-way shout.
1 5th (1) (6/1 +0%) Enola Grey	6 6/1(+0%)	(1) Enola Grey 6/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. 11/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 15 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Likely to find one or two too good. Slow starter; two 1m wins here this winter; a well-run race at 7f could suit her.
8 6th (8) (12/1 -50%) Novak	12 12/1(-50%)	(8) Novak 12/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 5/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Not taken lightly. Placed twice this winter but his form dipped over C&D latest; chance with a revival.
2 7th (2) (22/1 -57%) Elusive Empire	22 22/1(-57%)	(2) Elusive Empire 22/1, Sixth of 7 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 20/1) 13 days ago. That run was probably needed following 6 months off but he's opposable in any case. He has not fired the last twice and he'll need to produce a career best to win.
11 8th (11) (22/1 -175%) Global Spirit	22 22/1(-175%)	(11) Global Spirit 22/1, Latest win at Pontefract in September. 28/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, running on. One to consider. 0-13 on AW but he didn't run badly over C&D 11 days ago (after 3 months off); a possible.
5 9th (5) (22/1 +33%) Flylikeaneagle	22 22/1(+33%)	(5) Flylikeaneagle 22/1, 22/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 11 days ago, going off too hard. Significantly back down in trip and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Close 2nd over C&D in December; well beaten twice since but had an excuse here latest.
12 10th (12) (40/1 -21%) Arranmore	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Arranmore 40/1, Twenty-three runs since last win in 2021. 22/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, not much room. Needs a couple of these to falter. Placed over C&D last month but less good here 11 days ago; others appeal more.
7 11th (7) (33/1 -65%) Bora Bora	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Bora Bora 33/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 11/4), doing too much too soon. Off 14 months ahead of this debut for new yard. Of interest on his 4yo form for Mick Appleby; absent for 437 days; market to guide.
10 12th (10) (28/1 -12%) Grey Force One	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Grey Force One 28/1, C&D winner. First run since leaving Chris Fairhurst when seventh of 8 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 25 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. C&D winner for former yard but he'll need to leave a low-key stable debut well behind him.

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18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Representing the David Thompson yard, CUSACK posted a career-best performance when running out an easy winner here last time. A 5lb penalty may prove of little consequence to the Heeraat gelding and a quickfire double looks a distinct possibility. Leap Day found only an in-form rival too strong over C&D on his latest outing and he could give the selection most to think about, ahead of Enola Grey and Elusive Empire.

The consistent CUSACK showed enough speed when scoring back over a mile here last time to suggest that he will not be unduly inconvenienced by the drop to this trip. He will take some stopping under a penalty. Leap Day is also holding his form well and looks set for another bold show after going close in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over C&D recently. Global Spirit and Novak are others to consider.

Global Spirit should go well but ALEXANDER JAMES will hopefully see more daylight than he did here 11 days ago.

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (9/2 +59%) Grant Wood	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(7) Grant Wood 9/2, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (20/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 21 days ago, suited by way race developed. Hasn't had much racing for this yard and could do better still. Ran on well to win 7f handicap at Southwell 3 weeks ago; 5lb rise fair; drop in trip the ?.
10 2nd (10) (3/1 +14%) Sibyl Charm	3 3/1(+14%)	(10) Sibyl Charm 3/1, Course winner. Winner here in January. Respectable second of 9 in handicap (9/4) at Southwell (6.1f) 8 days ago, slowly away. Has to be taken seriously. Comes here in top form but her recent win came over 7f; good pace would suit.
4 3rd (4) (11/1 +50%) Illusionist	11 11/1(+50%)	(4) Illusionist 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 10/1) 47 days ago. Needs to bounce back. On a losing run but better treated now and a strong pace would aid his cause.
2 4th (2) (9/2 +44%) Tyke	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(2) Tyke 9/2, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in December. Third of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/4) 4 days ago. Not straightforward but usually gives his running. 3 Southwell wins at this trip; this track may suit better than his last 2 races; contender.
5 5th (5) (15/2 +0%) Dark Side Thunder	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(5) Dark Side Thunder 15/2, Six wins from 20 Flat runs. Three wins from 10 runs last year. 11/4, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 21 days ago, nearest finish. Should be thereabouts again. Comes here in good order but he'll need a career best to come out on top today.
9 6th (9) (10/1 +17%) Sir Maxi	10 10/1(+17%)	(9) Sir Maxi 10/1, Course winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win here in November. 4/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago. Course winner; disappointing latest; needs strong pace back at 6f but he's on a good mark.
12 7th (12) (17/2 +6%) Secret Road	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(12) Secret Road 17/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 9/4, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 8 days ago, slowly away. Not discounted. Conditions to suit and he comes here in good form; likely to be invovled once again.
11 8th (11) (22/1 -83%) Kats Bob	22 22/1(-83%)	(11) Kats Bob 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. Tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 16/1) 11 days ago, not clear run. Latest effort is easily excused and he's not one to write off. Had excuses last time & better judged on earlier solid 6f form; each-way shout; yard run 2.
3 9th (3) (9/1 -200%) Master Dandy	9 9/1(-200%)	(3) Master Dandy 9/1, Winner here in November. Second of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 4/5) 29 days ago. May do better still after just 3 appearances, so he's one to be interested on first go in handicaps. A win and a 2nd in novice events this winter; opening mark doesn't look an obvious gift.
6 10th (6) (28/1 -56%) Hallowed Time	28 28/1(-56%)	(6) Hallowed Time 28/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has work to do. Needs to step up on the form he's shown in two runs for his new yard this winter.
8 11th (8) (25/1 -108%) El Montejean	25 25/1(-108%)	(8) El Montejean 25/1, 13/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) by 1¾ lengths from Sir Maxi, keeping on well. Off 177 days. Still not fully exposed, so claims if he's tuned up. Game effort at Pontefract when last seen; can do better this year but may need this return.
1 12th (1) (40/1 +20%) Shobiz	40 40/1(+20%)	(1) Shobiz 40/1, Won good 6f Newbury handicap last May. First run since leaving Charles Hills when eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 28 days ago. Something to prove. Low-key stable debut here last month; should be sharper today but he'll need to be.

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Wolverhampton runner-up MASTER DANDY was far from disgraced when unable to successfully concede 12lb to the winner in second last month. An opening mark of 77 looks fair on his handicap bow and James Fanshawe's gelding could get back on the winning trail in this event. Grant Wood appreciated the step up in distance when scoring over 7f at Southwell in January. A return to this C&D doesn't look an obvious move, but the five-year-old still warrants respect racing off a 5lb higher mark. Sibyl Charm also has the form to be involved.

Having scored here last month, SIBYL CHARM bumped into a well-treated rival when second at Southwell 8 days ago, so she's worth a chance to get back to winning ways. Master Dandy and Dark Side Thunder are feared most.

Kats Bob looks set to go well but TYKE should find this track more to his liking than either Lingfield or Wolverhampton.

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (6/1 +40%) Moyola	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Moyola 6/1, Course winner in October. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 21 days ago. Needs considering. Chance on his best AW form; today's drop back to 5f looks worth exploring.
1 2nd (1) (3/1 +0%) Buzz Box	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Buzz Box 3/1, First run since leaving David Griffiths when winning (dead-heated) in 12-runner minor event at this course (6f, 18/1) 36 days ago, joined line. That form has worked out well and he can make his presence felt on handicap debut now. Dead-heated on stable debut five weeks ago (form boosted); opening mark looks tempting.
8 3rd (8) (9/1 +64%) Tees Douge	9 9/1(+64%)	(8) Tees Douge 9/1, Ninth of 11 in nursery (11/1) at Redcar (6f, good to firm). Off 139 days. Others more persuasive. Inconsistent at two but he's got claims if returning to action in peak form.
3 4th (3) (3/1 -71%) Better	3 3/1(-71%)	(3) Better 3/1, Promising Due Diligence gelding. 5/1, career best when winning 11-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 42 days ago. Hiked up 11 lb but he scored comfortably there and has to be taken seriously. Easy win dropped to 6f for nursery debut in December; up 11lb but should have more to come.
6 5th (6) (50/1 -52%) Soul Singer	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Soul Singer 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at this C&D 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Difficult ask. Faces a more realistic chance now handicapping but others bring more pressing claims.
9 6th (9) (12/1 -20%) Pinpoint	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Pinpoint 12/1, Winner at Bath in August. First run since leaving Richard Hannon when good sixth of 12 in nursery at this C&D (40/1) 88 days ago, never nearer. In the mix. Promising start for this yard when 6th over C&D in November (poor track position); gelded.
7 7th (7) (12/1 +25%) Havana Prince	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Havana Prince 12/1, Course winner in September. 4/1, below form fifth of 11 in nursery at this course (7.1f), slowly away. Off 147 days/gelded and more is required. 6f win here last September; absent since lesser run over 7f one week later.
2 8th (2) (4/1 -33%) The Liegeman	4 4/1(-33%)	(2) The Liegeman 4/1, Winner at Lingfield in December. 2/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form third of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 23 days ago so needs to bounce back. Improved since handicapping but he took a backward step tried in this headgear latest.
4 9th (4) (25/1 -56%) Graceful Mary	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Graceful Mary 25/1, Lightly-raced winner. Only seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 17/2) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others have achieved more. Struggled in handicaps after a 6f maiden win; headgear now added; others look safer.

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19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

BETTER improved for the drop to 6f when scoring easily by three lengths on his handicap bow at Wolverhampton in December and he was hit with an 11lb rise for that victory. George Boughey's gelding could have plenty more to offer on only his fifth career start and he looks the one to beat. The Liegeman sported first-time cheekpieces when hitting the frame in this grade at Chelmsford last month and he is another to note off a 1lb lower rating, while Buzz Box is worth monitoring in the betting on his handicap debut following a victory over 6f here last month.

BETTER took his form up a notch when readily going in on his nursery bow at Wolverhampton and looks weighted to follow up at the chief expense of handicap debutant Buzz Box. Course scorer Moyola appeals as the pick of the remainder for place purposes.

Better won well on his handicap debut but an opening mark of 70 may well underestimate BUZZ BOX (nap)'s potential.

19:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (10/1 -11%) Global Humor	10 10/1(-11%)	(7) Global Humor 10/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Below form 4¼ lengths seventh of 12 to Fantasy Navigator in minor event at this C&D (10/1) 9 days ago. Can give a good account if on his A-game again. Not firing on all cylinders this winter & has work to do with a few of these on latest run.
5 2nd (5) (11/1 -47%) Dandys Gold	11 11/1(-47%)	(5) Dandys Gold 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 18/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. C&D win in November has been followed by four lesser effort; drops in grade but risky.
10 3rd (10) (5/1 -25%) Noble Captain	5 5/1(-25%)	(10) Noble Captain 5/1, C&D winner. Winner here in January. 11/2, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Enters calculations. Narrowly beat Blackcurrent over C&D last month; fair form since; should be involved again.
2 4th (2) (9/4 +50%) Blackcurrent	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(2) Blackcurrent 9/4, 6-time course winner. 8/1, went off too hard when fading fourth of 12 to Fantasy Navigator in minor event at this C&D 9 days ago. Big shout at these weights. Went off a shade too quick over C&D last time; more appealing than many.
4 5th (4) (10/3 +5%) Cubanista	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(4) Cubanista 10/3, One win from 26 Flat runs. Good neck third of 12 to Fantasy Navigator in minor event (12/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Shortlist material if backing it up. Solid 3rd to Fantasy Navigator here nine days ago; hard to win with but should run well.
12 6th (12) (40/1 -21%) Royal Mariner	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Royal Mariner 40/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 10 in minor event (50/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 8 days ago. Needs to get back on track. 0-13 for current stable and record on AW this winter is patchy at best; others look safer.
1 7th (1) (4/1 -45%) Fantasy Navigator	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Fantasy Navigator 4/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner minor event (7/2) at this C&D 9 days ago, suited by way race developed. Claims. Swept through late to win similar event over C&D nine days ago; big chance despite penalty.
11 8th (11) (80/1 -142%) Quanah	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Quanah 80/1, Course winner. Last of 6 in handicap (10/1) at Hamilton (5f, good to soft). Off 142 days. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Regressed last season and he has plenty to prove back from 142 days off.
6 9th (6) (25/1 -56%) Fighting Chance	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Fighting Chance 25/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 3 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Exposed maiden; dropped away having over-raced here on Saturday; new headgear now tried.
8 10th (8) (28/1 -12%) Kittybrewster	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) Kittybrewster 28/1, Poor mare. Only sixth of 9 to Noble Captain in minor event (14/1) at this C&D 36 days ago. Others appeal more. 0-13; conditions to suit but she remains opposable for win purposes.
3 11th (3) (66/1 -100%) Butterfly Island	66 66/1(-100%)	(3) Butterfly Island 66/1, Poor maiden. Visored for 1st time, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 50/1). Off 130 days. Cheekpieces back on. Easy to look elsewhere. Exposed maiden; this belated return to 6f isn't enough to tempt today.
9 12th (9) (100/1 -203%) Muatadel	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) Muatadel 100/1, C&D winner. 66/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D. Off 106 days. Twenty nine runs since last win in 2021. Modest strike-rate on AW; not at best when last seen in October; easy enough to swerve.

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19:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

FANTASY NAVIGATOR had Cubanista (third) behind when bursting through to get up late on by a head in a similar C&D race earlier in the month and, considering the way he went about his business that day, he looks the way to go once more. However, the latter could get a lot closer if he settles better on this occasion. Noble Captain returns to this level after finishing fifth in a class 6 handicap over this C&D and he can do battle for the minor honours, along with Fighting Chance.

A case can be made for a few of these but preference is for BLACKCURRENT who wasn't seen to best effect under an aggressive ride when a recent C&D fourth. Cubanista is feared most on these terms if on his A-game again with C&D winner and their old rival Fantasy Navigator not taken lightly either. Noble Captain completes the shortlist.

He finished behind two of these rivals here nine days ago but there are grounds for thinking BLACKCURRENT may turn the tables tonight.

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Tomform Tuesday 13th February 2024

Races & Results Tuesday 13th February 2024

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13:33 Thurles Maiden Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Lingfield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:03 Thurles Handicap Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:15 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Lingfield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:33 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Lingfield Handicap Chase (Class 3) 29f Race Class Flow

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15:08 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:20 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Lingfield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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15:43 Thurles Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:55 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Lingfield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Thurles Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:24 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Lingfield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:48 Thurles NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:58 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:04 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow