1 Friday 14th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 14th February 2025

There were 36 Races on Friday 14th February 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Fakenham, 7 races at Kelso, 7 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 14th February 2025

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

13:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/4 -10%) Overnight Oats	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(1) Overnight Oats 11/4, C&D winner. Landed a 4-timer last year. Ran at least as well in defeat when creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 6 days ago, having pulled his way to the front sooner than ideal. Leading player back up at a mile. Would probably have gone in again last time had he settled better.
5 2nd (5) (11/2 +0%) Hartswood	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(5) Hartswood 11/2, 9/1, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f) 24 days ago, however he was ideally placed in a steadily-run affair and conditions might not be as favourable in this race. Recent Newcastle winner (1m) but doesn't always follow one good run with another.
9 3rd (9) (18/1 +10%) Al Suil Eile	18 18/1(+10%)	(9) Al Suil Eile 18/1, 3-time C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 12/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and now 5 lb below his last winning mark, albeit not in the same kind of form at present. Has won here a few times but has struggled five times since returning from a lengthy break.
4 4th (4) (9/2 -13%) Star Pupil	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(4) Star Pupil 9/2, Latest win at Chelmsford City in January but found life tougher under a penalty in a better race when creditable second of 8 in handicap (11/4) at this course (7.1f) 21 days ago. Should be in the mix once again. Best form at 7f but still in the mix; beat all bar a class-dropper here last time.
7 5th (7) (12/1 +14%) Love Your Work	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Love Your Work 12/1, 5-time C&D winner. Three wins from 19 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 57 days ago when well below-form and hopes rest on a revival following a short break. Had a break since latest poor run and he's always dangerous at this level.
3 6th (3) (11/2 +54%) Masterofgreygoose	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(3) Masterofgreygoose 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 32 days ago, not given hard time once chance had gone. Should strip fitter for that run. Has ability and couldn't land a blow from off the pace on handicap debut at Lingfield.
8 7th (8) (7/1 +30%) River Wharfe	7 7/1(+30%)	(8) River Wharfe 7/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Left below-par run behind when good second of 9 in handicap (10/1) at this course (7.1f) 8 days ago. Can be slowly away but should be staying on late. Place claims. Nearly secured career win number eight when beaten a neck over 7f here last time.
2 8th (2) (6/1 -9%) Onslow Gardens	6 6/1(-9%)	(2) Onslow Gardens 6/1, First-time blinkers had desired effect when good third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 20 days ago, travelling with much more fluency. Rates a serious danger if headgear has the same impact. Still a maiden but ran well under a positive ride at Wolverhampton most recently.

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Having capitalised on a career-low mark at Newcastle 24 days ago, HARTSWOOD looks more than capable of going in again. A 2lb nudge up in the ratings looks on the lenient side for Richard Fahey's charge and he edges the vote over Star Pupil. The four-year-old arrives on the back of a close-up second over 7f at this venue and today's extra furlong shouldn't prevent another bold showing. Overnight Oats and River Wharfe are others to consider.

ONSLOW GARDENS caught the eye in first-time headgear when third at Wolverhampton last month, moving through the race with a fluency that suggests he's up to winning a race of this nature if the blinkers have the same impact again. Overnight Oats emerged with lots of credit in defeat last week, while Star Pupil seems to be holding his form after getting his head in front again.

James Owen has done well with OVERNIGHT OATS (nap) and the 5yo is not done yet. He probably needs a quieter ride than he got last time.

13:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/1 +17%) Lumenbourg	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Lumenbourg 5/1, Winner at Doncaster in August. Seventh of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) on return 14 days ago, having run of race. Others more persuasive. Doncaster winner in August; will need to have come on for his Newcastle reappearance.
10 2nd (10) (10/1 -11%) Margot Robbie	10 10/1(-11%)	(10) Margot Robbie 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 13 months. Cheekpieces replace visor. Has looked limited but is very well bred and returns from 13 months off now making handicap debut. Some ability in three starts on Tapeta last winter; back from 403 days off; cheekpieces on.
4 3rd (4) (3/1 +70%) Clyde Bay	3 3/1(+70%)	(4) Clyde Bay 3/1, Unreliable individual. Eighth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 55 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Eve Johnson Houghton. 0-9; one of his best efforts came over C&D but improvement needed on stable debut.
1 4th (1) (10/3 +0%) Northbound	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(1) Northbound 10/3, Won 9-runner handicap at this course (8.1f, 18/1) 7 days ago. Can go well again under a penalty. Made winning return here a week ago; high on list under 4lb penalty.
9 5th (9) (22/1 -57%) Copper Mountain	22 22/1(-57%)	(9) Copper Mountain 22/1, Course winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 16/1) 18 days ago, needing stiffer test. Dual winner over 1m here, but just one win from her last 28 starts.
7 6th (7) (17/2 +39%) Alyara	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(7) Alyara 17/2, Course winner. Latest win here in December. 12/1, creditable fourth of 8 in minor event at this course (8.1f) 28 days ago. 3-43 but going well for this stable including a win here in December; frame material.
8 7th (8) (33/1 -65%) Moreginplease	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Moreginplease 33/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. 25/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 113 days ago. 1-29; returns from four months off and others are more solid.
3 8th (3) (8/1 +11%) Spartan Fighter	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) Spartan Fighter 8/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Newcastle (6f) 10 days ago. Can find another race soon. C&D winner; 4lb below his last winning mark and should be thereabouts.
5 9th (5) (6/1 -100%) Hawajes	6 6/1(-100%)	(5) Hawajes 6/1, 9/4 and blinkered for 1st time, won 9-runner minor event at this C&D 15 days ago. Going well and looks up to taking another thin race. Dual C&D winner including in a classified event last time; major player back in a handicap.
6 10th (6) (100/1 -300%) Prince Elliot	100 100/1(-300%)	(6) Prince Elliot 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 12 in maiden at this course (5f, 200/1) 63 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap debut and could do better. Little in three starts but may show more now handicapping; Luke Morris a positive booking.

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A 185-day break worked the oracle for recent 1m course scorer Northbound and he has to enter calculations under a 4lb penalty. However, today's 7f distance isn't certain to suit the seven-year-old and it could be worth taking a chance on ALYARA. Joe Ponting's mare has acquitted herself with credit in classified company of late and a return to handicap company could prove fruitful. Spartan Fighter and Hawajes could make their presence felt too.

HAWAJES resumed winning ways here last time and can follow up in another low-grade affair. The other last-time-out winner in the field Northbound has to be feared, while Spartan Fighter is also considered.

The choice is HAWAJES who has gained two of his three wins over C&D, the latest 15 days ago.

13:38 Fakenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (1/1 +33%) Aviation	1 1/1(+33%)	(3) Aviation 1/1, Placed all 3 starts since switched to hurdles, most recently beaten ½-length by Escapologist in a C&D maiden, a race he may well have won but for becoming embroiled in a battle for the lead at around the midway point. Meets the winner on 7 lb better terms this time and holds very strong claims. Fair form when placed on all three hurdle starts, the latest behind Escapologist over C&D.
2 2nd (2) (7/2 -56%) Escapologist	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(2) Escapologist 7/2, Gradual race-by-race progress in 3 bumpers for Joe Ponting and continued that theme when making a winning hurdles/yard debut over this C&D (good to soft), proving a neck too strong for the re-opposing Aviation. Probably capable of better still but certainly has more on his plate under a penalty. Just too good for Aviation when scoring over C&D on last month's stable/hurdle debut.
1 3rd (1) (15/8 -7%) Elysian Knight	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(1) Elysian Knight 15/8, Hurdles debut fourth at Plumpton was encouraging and subsequently took a big step forward when landing a 10-runner Ffos Las maiden (2½m, heavy) last month. There's substance to that form (the race has already produced 3 next-time-out winners) and this 6-y-o is open to further improvement. Beat a next-time-out winner when scoring at Ffos Las last month; leading contender here.
5 4th (5) (300/1 -50%) Walk The Plank	300 300/1(-50%)	(5) Walk The Plank 300/1, Beaten a long way sole start in Ireland for previous connections and didn't fare much better when well behind Escapologist and Aviation over C&D on yard debut last month. Well beaten when 300-1 for recent C&D maiden won by Escapologist.
4 5th (4) (28/1 0%) Jack's Jury	28 28/1(0%)	(4) Jack's Jury 28/1, Last of 6 finishers sole start in Irish points but there were positives to glean from his hurdles debut fourth in an 11-runner Sedgefield maiden (19.8f, soft) last week. Likely that handicaps will be on the agenda soon enough and he'll be interesting when going down that route. Kept on for very respectable fourth on recent rules debut; needs to improve here.

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AVIATION has shown enough promise in his three previous starts over hurdles to suggest that he can take the lead role here. A close second over in a maiden C&D last month, the Lucy Wadham-trained gelding won't need to find much to go one with that track experience a big asset. The last-time-out winners Escapologist and Elysian Knight are obvious players but quite whether either can cope with conceding 7lb to the selection at this stage is very much open to debate.

Though AVIATION was beaten by Escapologist over C&D last time, there was only ½-length in it and, now 7 lb better off with that rival, Lucy Wadham's charge is confidently expected to emerge on top this time. Escapologist nevertheless merits respect given that he remains with potential, but a bigger threat to Aviation may be posed by Elysian Knight, who raised his game when scoring at Ffos Las and should have more to offer.

The vote goes to AVIATION, who is proven over this C&D and weighted to gain revenge for last month's narrow defeat to Escapologist.

13:50 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (7/2 +22%) Stay If U Want To	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(11) Stay If U Want To 7/2, Bumper winner was off the mark in this sphere at Hereford in May and finished second in a couple of handicaps since, shaping as though a stamina test is what he needs. Would appreciate a good gallop to aim at over this trip and he's not one to discount if the race is run to suit. Latest effort took his form figures in Class 4 hurdles to 221222; solid contender.
3 2nd (3) (5/2 +64%) Rocheval	2.5 5/2(+64%)	(3) Rocheval 5/2, Unbeaten in 3 outings last season, namely an Aintree bumper and juvenile hurdles at Ayr and at Carlisle. Connections opted to pitch him straight into graded company on his reappearance (well-beaten) and he'll need to pull out more to defy this sort of mark now handicapping. Held in Grade 2 on sole run this term; unbeaten previously; interesting back down in class.
1 3rd (1) (18/1 +10%) Young Jack	18 18/1(+10%)	(1) Young Jack 18/1, C&D winner in December but disappointing back here later that month when let down by his jumping (also found to have suffered from an irregular heartbeat). Regressed when pulled up at Haydock 27 days ago and has plenty to prove at present. Made all over C&D on most recent attempt in this grade; possibilities if back to that form.
13 4th (13) (7/2 +30%) Paddy O'mahler	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(13) Paddy O'mahler 7/2, Finished fifth of 16 in a decent handicap for the grade at Wetherby in December and posted an improved effort when winning a handicap at the same venue last month. Up 7 lb and into a stronger race but he's clearly going the right way and further progress wouldn't come as a shock. Off the mark with clearcut win at Wetherby last month; still unexposed beyond 2m4f.
6 5th (6) (28/1 +30%) Theme Tune	28 28/1(+30%)	(6) Theme Tune 28/1, Landed a pair of 3m handicap hurdle wins for Nick Alexander in 2022/23 season but has been unable to recapture that form in three starts since. May have needed the run after 14 months off when finishing down the field at Ayr last time but others arrive here with stronger claims. Well treated on best form but needs to show he retains ability.
9 6th (9) (4/1 +43%) Both Barrels	4 4/1(+43%)	(9) Both Barrels 4/1, Made steady improvement over hurdles last season, landing a C&D handicap on his final run of the campaign. April. Likely needed his reappearance run at Ayr last month and every chance he can resume progress back at the scene of his win. Resumption of progress looks plausible with Ayr reappearance under his belt.
5 7th (5) (22/1 -57%) Champ Royal	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Champ Royal 22/1, Much improved since joining Susan Corbett, scoring 4 times (at up to 25.3f) over hurdles last season. Quieter start to this campaign but bounced back to his best (having had the run of the race) when third of 8 in handicap at Catterick (25.3f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Should be in the mix again. Five wins last term; returned to form with third-place finish at Catterick last time.
2 8th (2) (9/1 +36%) Foster'sisland	9 9/1(+36%)	(2) Foster'sisland 9/1, Course winner can be hit and miss, not seen to best effect last time given plenty to do when seventh of 17 in a better handicap at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) at the beginning of the month. Handicapper has given him a chance though and back down in grade, he would make plenty of appeal if on a going day. Has lacked consistency this term and is on a near two-year losing spell.
10 9th (10) (25/1 +0%) Sonification	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Sonification 25/1, Won a Chepstow bumper for Oliver Sherwood in spring 2022 and showed promise all 3 starts in novice company. However looks to have been given a steep-enough opening mark (well-held on handicap debut three weeks ago) and jockey booking would suggest he's the stable second-string. Well held over 2m4f last time; stamina to prove upped further in distance.
7 \|F\| (7) (18/1 -29%) Eloi Du Puy	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Eloi Du Puy 18/1, Showed improvement switched to handicaps last term, racking up 4 wins (on testing ground) before finishing the season with a below-par effort when less-suited by the emphasis of speed on better ground. Course winner returns from 10-month absence and market should offer some clues. Record of 3-6 in Kelso handicaps but lacks recent match practice; market instructive.
4 10th (4) (16/1 +0%) Nordic Tiger	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Nordic Tiger 16/1, Successful 3 times last season and ran right up to form when fourth in 8-runner handicap at Doncaster (19.4f, good) on return, but followed up that run with two uncharacteristically below-par efforts. Drops back to an easier-looking level and his record under Alice Stevens is solid.
12 11th (12) (40/1 -186%) Shantou Sunset	40 40/1(-186%)	(12) Shantou Sunset 40/1, Fairly consistent mare when last seen, placing in a couple of handicap hurdles around Cartmel last summer. Veteran performer might just need the outing on reappearance. Placed at Cartmel in the summer; likely faces a stiffer assignment in this field.

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Although ROCHEVAL finished a well-beaten fourth on his seasonal bow in a Grade 2 at Haydock in November, a handicap mark of 118 could prove lenient. The Kapgarde gelding boasts plenty of stamina in his pedigree and this step up in distance could be the making of him. Champ Royal returned to form with a solid third at Catterick a fortnight ago and the nine-year-old is feared most, ahead of recent Wetherby winner Paddy O'Mahler.

With the yard in better form than they have been for most of the winter, it could pay to side with course winner FOSTER'SISLAND, who has shown glimpses of his old ability this campaign and should benefit from this drop in grade. Both Barrels would be a big danger if in the same form as when winning over C&D last season, while Stay If U Want To would appreciate it if this becomes a test of stamina.

Back down sharply in class, handicap debutant ROCHEVAL could well resume his improvement. Second choice is Stay If U Want To.

14:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (3/1 +45%) Ignac Lamar	3 3/1(+45%)	(3) Ignac Lamar 3/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 5/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 days ago. Placed off 2lb higher in December but his good days have become infrequent.
9 2nd (9) (33/1 0%) Barney's Bay	33 33/1(0%)	(9) Barney's Bay 33/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Newcastle (6f) 13 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Regressive 7yo who has been in the doldrums for a good while now.
2 3rd (2) (6/1 +8%) Vixey	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) Vixey 6/1, 25/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. 0-5 for current stable but ran quite well when fourth over C&D last week.
5 4th (5) (8/1 0%) Lion's Dream	8 8/1(0%)	(5) Lion's Dream 8/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 10 in minor event (16/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 4 days ago. Largely disappointing since his layoff but Monday's Wolverhampton run was more encouraging.
8 5th (8) (12/1 -20%) Crocus Time	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Crocus Time 12/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 22/1 and blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 34 days ago, hampered. Career-low mark and can't be ignored. Didn't run badly in first-time blinkers last month but is 0-21 now.
10 6th (10) (25/1 +0%) Cammy	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Cammy 25/1, Poor maiden on balance. Off 12 months. First run for yard after leaving Jason Ward. Interesting if supported for new stable. Absent since three underwhelming runs in early 2024 but worth market check on stable debut.
1 7th (1) (40/1 -264%) Royal Justice	40 40/1(-264%)	(1) Royal Justice 40/1, 33/1, bit below form fourth of 14 in handicap at Leicester (7f, heavy) 129 days ago, final start for John & Sean Quinn. Down in grade for new yard. Unplaced all six starts for the Quinns last year; improvement required on stable debut.
4 8th (4) (2/1 +27%) Monsieur Fantaisie	2 2/1(+27%)	(4) Monsieur Fantaisie 2/1, C&D winner in January. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 5/1) 10 days ago, racing freely. Can fare much better back here. Below form on latest outing but a major player if judged on his three January runs.
6 9th (6) (9/2 +36%) Kodebreaker	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(6) Kodebreaker 9/2, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Sixth of 9 in handicap (10/1) at this course (8.1f) 7 days ago. Not firing on all cylinders lately, albeit he was placed in a C&D classified two runs ago.

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VIXEY makes plenty of appeal dropping into 0-55 company. The five-year-old was beaten just under two lengths when weakening into fourth over C&D eight days ago and she looks primed to strike. The biggest threat may emerge from recent Newcastle fourth Yaahobby, who enjoys a 1lb drop in the ratings. Monsieur Fantaisie could also play a leading role if settling better.

MONSIEUR FANTAISIE has a great record at Southwell (form figures of 2121) and can resume winning ways having pulled his chance away at Newcastle last week. Crocus Time has dropped to a mark that makes her impossible to ignore (has been placed off 65), while Cammy and Royal Justice are both potentially interesting for new stables.

The pick in this uncompetitive handicap is YAAHOBBY, who is on a workable mark and gave a fairly good account at Newcastle recently.

14:08 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/1 -78%) Sainte Doctor	4 4/1(-78%)	(1) Sainte Doctor 4/1, Successful final 2 starts in 2022/23 before an 18-month absence. Stepped up on comeback run when fifth of 10 at Southwell (20.4f, soft) in December, but wasn't in the same form at Wincanton last time. She's now below her last winning mark, though. Dual chase winner last spring but not firing on all cylinders towards end of 2024.
2 2nd (2) (4/5 +47%) Moviddy	0.8 4/5(+47%)	(2) Moviddy 4/5, Winning hurdler but without a win over fences. However, from her falling mark there has been better signs last 2 starts, beaten only by a progressive type at this C&D (good to soft) last time. Could be ready to open her chase account. Not at best this season but kept on for second in valuable C&D series final last month.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +20%) Aunty Christine	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Aunty Christine 4/1, Offered little in bumpers last season but showed more when making the frame in 2 of her 3 qualifying runs over hurdles. However, in first-time hood she finished down the field sent handicapping at Warwick (19f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Makes chase debut. Soundly beaten on handicap hurdle debut but may yet deliver on her earlier promise.
3 4th (3) (13/2 -63%) Inspiratrice	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(3) Inspiratrice 13/2, Improved over fences last season, finishing a good second of 5 in mares' novice at Exeter (17.5f, heavy) final outing in 2023. However, failed to repeat that effort in handicap at Leicester next time, so she needs to get back on the up after 13 months off. 0-4 over fences; current mark is workable but she has fitness to prove after long layoff.

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Set to run from 1lb below her last winning mark over fences, SAINTE DOCTOR is an attractive proposition on these terms and a bold showing is expected given she has nothing to fear regarding the ground or trip. Moviddy and Inspiratrice look the two most obvious candidates for the forecast slot, with the former looking the more solid of the two based on her match-fitness.

MOVIDDY has been heading back in the right direction on her last 2 starts, runner-up at this C&D last month with the winner going on to score at listed level, so she can take advantage of her reduced mark this time around. Sainte Doctor has also dropped to a handy mark and is feared most.

Chasing debutante AUNTY CHRISTINE caught the eye in some of her qualifying races over hurdles and could have significant potential.

14:20 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/10 +8%) We're Red And Blue	1.1 11/10(+8%)	(1) We're Red And Blue 11/10, Debut bumper winner was progressive in novice/maiden hurdles, looking a straightforward operator when making all to land a Carlisle maiden in November. Clearly not himself when pulled-up (having bled) on handicap debut and this looks a good opportunity (under a penalty) to regain his confidence. Best to forgive latest effort; won at Carlisle the time before; one of the main players.
2 2nd (2) (80/1 -60%) Blazer Two	80 80/1(-60%)	(2) Blazer Two 80/1, Modest handicapper at best on Flat (stays 1½m) who ran to a similar level on hurdling debut before failing to see out his race when too keen at Newcastle last month. Could be one for handicaps down the line. Something to find on hurdles efforts.
4 3rd (4) (17/2 +47%) Burning It Up	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(4) Burning It Up 17/2, Third on only outing in Irish points and showed a bit in bumper/maiden hurdles in recent months. However, he appeals as a likely longer-term project, including when tackling 2½m. Gives the impression he'll be more interesting when sent over longer trips.
6 4th (6) (9/4 -147%) Maitre En Science	2.25 9/4(-147%)	(6) Maitre En Science 9/4, Useful juvenile over 17f in France, winning 2 of his last 3 starts, with the form of his latest success at Clairefontaine in September having worked out particularly well. Failed to meet expectations on stable debut but is worth another chance back in calmer waters wearing first time tongue-tie. Progressive in France; major contender back down in class on second British start.
3 5th (3) (250/1 -25%) Bray Dale	250 250/1(-25%)	(3) Bray Dale 250/1, Failed to meet expectations in bumpers for Nicky Richards and no promise in four starts for current yard. Opposable. Others have stronger claims on form.
7 6th (7) (200/1 -100%) Seeyainthesuninn	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) Seeyainthesuninn 200/1, Half-brother to numerous winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Zulu Oscar but didn't show enough in bumpers to make him of strong interest on hurdles debut. Hurdles debutant; has unconvincing bumper form.
5 7th (5) (125/1 +38%) Jersey Stream	125 125/1(+38%)	(5) Jersey Stream 125/1, Hinted at ability when fifth of 12 in a Carlisle novice hurdle on debut in this sphere but subsequent display at Wetherby couldn't be described as a step forward. Best to look elsewhere. Not solid on form.

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Penalised winner We're Red And Blue bled from the nose when pulled up on his handicap bow at Ascot in December and he's likely to be in the thick of the action if performing to his best ability. However, it could be worth taking a chance on MAITRE EN SCIENCE leaving behind his fourth-placed British debut in a Listed hurdle at Musselburgh 13 days ago, with a first-time tongue-tie an interesting addition. Burning It Up may fare best of the remainder.

Both market principals arrive with something to prove, but WE'RE RED AND BLUE can bounce back under the same positive tactics that were employed when he was successful at Carlisle on his penultimate run. Maitre En Science is the standout danger and could be much better than he showed on stable debut. Burning It Up can collect some minor prize money on his way to contesting handicaps.

The pick on British achievements is WE'RE RED AND BLUE but Maitre En Science holds a similar chance if back to his French form.

14:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (5/2 -43%) Left Over Love	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(5) Left Over Love 5/2, Strong in the betting (6/4) and made an encouraging debut when second of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut. Heavy favourite on subsequent start when still green, second of 5 in maiden at Lingfield (6f) 36 days ago. Back to 7f should suit and holds leading claims. Beaten favourite in two races but went close both times; remains of interest.
10 2nd (10) (10/3 +5%) The New Bay Pearl	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(10) The New Bay Pearl 10/3, Twice-raced maiden. Shaped as if she would come on for the experience when 7/2, second of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 31 days ago, One for the shortlist. From a family that has served her owner well; clear second at Newcastle last time.
2 3rd (2) (11/2 +15%) Bintjan	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(2) Bintjan 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden cost 300,000gns as a yearling. Ran creditably when third of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 8/1) 56 days ago and interesting she finds herself back in a novice now that she's qualified for handicaps. Leading claims. Has steadily progressive RPRs; front-running third at Wolverhampton most recently.
3 4th (3) (10/3 +26%) Blazing Spirit	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(3) Blazing Spirit 10/3, Cost €340,000 as yearling and seemed to be stable first string when fifth of 8 in novice at Yarmouth (8f, soft) on debut, having been too keen. Hood applied now and could easily improve on reappearance/AW debut. Seemed a non-stayer over 1m at Yarmouth; open to improvement dropped in distance.
8 5th (8) (200/1 -100%) Sharp Call	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Sharp Call 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in novice (400/1) at this course (6.1f) 42 days ago. Looks one for handicaps. Looks a handicap prospect.
11 6th (11) (14/1 -27%) Warm Glow	14 14/1(-27%)	(11) Warm Glow 14/1, Half-sister to several winners, including high-class winner up to 14.6f Masked Marvel and useful winner up to 10.5f Waldlerche. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Promising debut fourth (same race Left Over Love debuted in) 56 days ago and entitled to improve on that. About 5l behind Left Over Love at Wolverhampton but is open to improvement.
7 7th (7) (22/1 -10%) Princess Amber	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Princess Amber 22/1, Cost €47,000 as a yearling: sister to smart French winner up to 1¼m Supercooled (2-y-o 7.5f winner): dam 2-y-o 1m (Flame of Tara Stakes) winner. Has appeal on pedigree but hard to recommend on debut unless market speaks in her favour. 47,000euros yearling; sister to a useful winner; market informative.
9 8th (9) (14/1 +13%) Shimaleyah	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Shimaleyah 14/1, Dark Angel Filly. Half-sister to 7f-11f winner Shibli and useful winner up to 9f Asad Zabeel: dam, French 10.5f winner, half-sister to useful US Grade 3 8.5f winner Shagaf. May want further than this in time but worth a check in the betting. 12,000gns 2yo; half-sister to two winners; wears hood on debut.
4 9th (4) (400/1 -100%) College Witch	400 400/1(-100%)	(4) College Witch 400/1, Twice-raced maiden has showed little. 400/1, seventh of 8 in novice at Lingfield (6f, AW) 21 days ago. Has weak form claims.
6 10th (6) (16/1 +20%) Miss Guinness	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Miss Guinness 16/1, Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Dickiedooda and 1½m winner Sioux Princess: dam, 2-y-o 8.5f winner, half-sister to winner up to 1¼m (stayed 13f) Power Elite and 5f/6f winner La Sylvia (both useful). Speed and stamina in pedigree and market should reveal what's expected on debut. 24,000gns yearling; Solider's Call half-sister to winners on turf and AW.
1 11th (1) (250/1 -279%) Bang To Rights	250 250/1(-279%)	(1) Bang To Rights 250/1, Cost 3,200 gns as 2-y-o: first foal: dam, runner-up at 1¼m, closely related to smart 6f/7f winner Divine Unicorn and half-sister to smart 2-y-o 7f winner Measuring Time. Makes racecourse debut and others are preferred. 3,200gns 2yo; by Without Parole; yard not noted for debut scorers.

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THE NEW BAY PEARL took a sizeable step forward from her first start to hit the woodwork at Newcastle last month and that effort might be the strongest form on offer in this contest. Roger Varian's three-year-old looks well placed to put her experience to good use, with her main threat possibly being Left Over Love. The daughter of Inns Of Court failed to justify short odds at Lingfield last time but may appreciate this step back up in trip. Blazing Spirit sports a first-time hood and is another to note.

LEFT OVER LOVE has showed plenty of promise in two narrow defeats and with signs of greenness still apparent last time, she remains open to improvement. It's interesting that the expensive Bintjan is back in a novice event having now qualified for handicaps and connections may be keen to get her head in front sooner than later with a future breeding career in mind. Of the others, The New Bay Pearl and Warm Glow have shown enough to merit consideration in a race of this nature.

Newcastle runner-up THE NEW BAY PEARL is taken to show further progress and go one better. Left Over Love is second pick.

14:38 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/3 +33%) Caldwell	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(3) Caldwell 10/3, Resumed winning ways in chase at Hexham in October. 10/3, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (19.5f, good to soft) 109 days ago so he's one for the shortlist. In good form over fences and hurdles in the autumn; returns from 108-day break.
4 2nd (4) (25/1 +24%) Diamond Egg	25 25/1(+24%)	(4) Diamond Egg 25/1, Well beaten on both his runs for new yard after leaving Chris Gordon. Hard to recommend. Back from long absence with two very disappointing runs for new stable this season.
6 3rd (6) (2/1 +0%) Tara Iti	2 2/1(+0%)	(6) Tara Iti 2/1, On a losing run but he comes here in very good nick, second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) 18 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Not as good as he was but scores good marks for his consistency since the autumn.
9 4th (9) (125/1 -89%) The Wire Flyer	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) The Wire Flyer 125/1, Off 9 months/first run since leaving Christian Williams when pulled up in handicap hurdle (150/1) at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy) 15 days ago. Needs to take a major step forward. Pulled up when 150-1 for recent stable debut and effectively on same mark here.
2 5th (2) (7/2 -5%) Addosh	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(2) Addosh 7/2, Eighteen runs since her last win in 2022 but she posted a respectable third of 10 in handicap hurdle (11/4) at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 9 days ago. One to consider. Largely consistent mare; placed on slower-than-ideal ground last week; good chance.
7 6th (7) (20/1 -100%) Order Of Progress	20 20/1(-100%)	(7) Order Of Progress 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when third of 4 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on flat debut 20 days ago. No forlorn hope back over the smaller obstacles. Still unexposed over hurdles but was safely held when fourth here on recent handicap debut.
5 7th (5) (28/1 -40%) Magnetic North	28 28/1(-40%)	(5) Magnetic North 28/1, Scored at Market Rasen in December but only fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle there (16.6f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Form of Market Rasen win on Boxing Day looks weak; safely held since.
1 8th (1) (6/1 0%) Jack's A Legend	6 6/1(0%)	(1) Jack's A Legend 6/1, Scored at Southwell in November 2023 for Alan Jones but off for 11 months so has his fitness to prove for his new handler. Heavy-ground winner in autumn 2023 but absent since lesser effort last March; stable debut.
8 \|PU\| (8) (13/2 +7%) Admiral Fitz	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(8) Admiral Fitz 13/2, Tongue strap/cheekpieces on for the first time when a solid fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Blinkers go on now and he needs considering in his bid for a maiden victory. 0-6 over hurdles but ran okay when fourth in last two handicaps; new headgear tried here.
10 \|PU\| (10) (150/1 -355%) Bubblecraft	150 150/1(-355%)	(10) Bubblecraft 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to firm, 80/1) when last seen out 6 months ago. Blinkered for her handicap debut but 23 lb "wrong" in the weights. Yet to show any worthwhile form in Britain (Flat/hurdles); 23lb wrong here.

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CALDWELL acts on the ground and that earns him the vote as the one to be with in race where they all have questions to answer. Sean Quinlan knows the eight-year-old well and it would come as no surprise to see the partnership benefit most from the way the race unfolds. Addosh can be keen in her races and seems a likely candidate to set a good tempo, which would suit the selection ideally. The reliable Tara Iti is another to consider.

TARA ITI is fancied to gain a deserved success on the back of a string of good placed efforts. In-form maiden Admiral Fitz could emerge as the main danger with Addosh and Caldwell also firmly in the picture in a competitive seller.

This return to forecast good ground can enable fairly consistent mare ADDOSH to record her fourth win over hurdles.

14:50 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (9/1 -13%) Bashful	9 9/1(-13%)	(7) Bashful 9/1, Better than ever when landing a Musselburgh handicap hurdle for the second year in a row (13 days ago), having seemingly been laid out for the race. An 11 lb hike makes life tougher on his second run following wind surgery, but clearly in fine fettle at present. Raised 11lb for Musselburgh win but receives weight all round in this field.
3 2nd (3) (11/8 -51%) Wise Eagle	1.375 11/8(-51%)	(3) Wise Eagle 11/8, Very useful stayer on the Flat who has completed simple tasks returned to this sphere, landing maiden/novice races at Musselburgh/Catterick with loads in hand. Continued the good work when a solid second on the level last month and very interesting making handicap debut off potentially lenient mark. Two wins this term; useful on the Flat; looks well treated on handicap hurdle debut.
1 3rd (1) (17/2 -6%) Givemefive	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(1) Givemefive 17/2, Landed Cheltenham conditions race on return to hurdling in October. Respectable fourth in 2m Fairyhouse Grade 2 in November but made disappointing start to his handicap career when well held in valuable Windsor race won by Secret Squirrel. Cheekpieces worn on the Flat earlier in career go on now. Well beaten switched to open company last time but this is a drop back in grade.
6 4th (6) (15/2 +0%) Maghlaak	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(6) Maghlaak 15/2, Fairly useful Flat performer who has been kept busy for a first-season hurdler, winning twice from 7 starts. Benefitted from a relatively short break/addition of first-time cheekpieces when bouncing back to form (fourth of 12, Musselburgh, 15.6f) 13 days ago. Should give another good account. Ran respectably with cheekpieces applied last time; fighting chance off same mark.
5 \|PU\| (5) (3/1 +57%) Coniston George	3 3/1(+57%)	(5) Coniston George 3/1, C&D winner has been running with credit since switch to handicaps at the back end of last term and given the impression that he'll be even better at 2½ miles. An emphasis on speed would count against him here but he remains of interest having performed respectably in similar races this season. Consistent in the main but gets little help from the assessor; 0-5 in handicaps.
2 \|PU\| (2) (13/2 +0%) Ginger Mail	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(2) Ginger Mail 13/2, Consistent type who won over C&D last January and was also an excellent second in the valuable Morebattle Hurdle at this venue in March. Showed his versatility when winning over 2½ miles (soft) at Ayr last time, confirming he's as good as ever. No reason why he shouldn't run well again. Won at Ayr last month; has performed respectably in this race for the last two years.
4 \|PU\| (4) (33/1 +0%) Mack The Man	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) Mack The Man 33/1, Veteran course winner who responded well to fitting of a visor, gaining a third win of 2024 at Ayr in November. Found his run of good form coming to a halt of late, finishing last at Musselburgh (15.6f) earlier this month. Others in better heart at present. Scored gamely off this mark in November but this is a better contest.

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WISE EAGLE supplemented a double over timber when finishing a good second off a rating of 102 on the Flat at Newcastle last month. Adam Nicol's charge looks nicely treated on his handicap bow over hurdles and he ticks plenty of the right boxes. A wind procedure worked the oracle for recent Musselburgh winner Bashful, although an 11lb hike in the ratings seems harsh. With that in mind, a bigger danger could be fellow last-time-out winner Ginger Mail.

A smart stayer on the Flat, it would be disappointing if WISE EAGLE did not prove to be better than his current mark over hurdles. He's taken to make a successful handicap debut in this sphere, ahead of C&D winner Coniston George who will be hoping for a sound gallop at this trip. Consistent first season hurdler Maghlaak can run creditably once again.

On Flat form WISE EAGLE (nap) holds an outstanding chance off a mark of 123. Givemefive is second pick.

15:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (16/1 -14%) Nikovo	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Nikovo 16/1, Four wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in December. Shaped better than the bare result when seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 7 days ago, hampered and not suited by the steady pace. Should get a stronger gallop to aim at here. The race didn't pan out for him here last week, but he drops to 7f for the first time.
6 1st (6) (11/2 +31%) Apiarist	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Apiarist 11/2, Excuses last time, turned out quickly and under a penalty when sixth of 12 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle, having raced too keenly under an inexperienced jockey. This test should suit him better. Each-way claims. Two wins in the winter but pulled too hard last time; could bounce back if settling better.
3 2nd (3) (13/8 +35%) Royal Zabeel	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(3) Royal Zabeel 13/8, Very progressive for the Michael Appleby yard, landed second leg of a double (first came over C&D) when authoritative winner at Wolverhampton last month and he may well have more to offer. Progressive sort who bids for a Tapeta hat-trick; another 5lb rise may not stop him.
8 3rd (8) (16/1 +20%) Blue Prince	16 16/1(+20%)	(8) Blue Prince 16/1, Course winner. Followed a promising effort on the AW with a below-par one when 22/1, last of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 44 days ago. More needed. Has won here and just 1lb above last winning mark; needs to settle better than last time.
11 4th (11) (22/1 -10%) Farasi Lane	22 22/1(-10%)	(11) Farasi Lane 22/1, C&D winner has fallen to 1 lb below last winning mark but disappointed on reappearance and needs to bounce back. C&D winner and 1lb below last winning mark, but finished last on his return in December.
4 5th (4) (10/3 +5%) Yorkshire	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(4) Yorkshire 10/3, Three wins from 8 runs last year. 9/4, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 83 days ago, deserving extra credit having been caught wide. Returns from 83-day break and has an excellent record when fresh. One for the shortlist. Record on Tapeta reads 12511; has a good record fresh so has to be taken seriously.
12 6th (12) (13/2 -30%) Our Havana	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(12) Our Havana 13/2, Produced a big effort after 7 months off when second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 18 in December headed final 50 yds having pulled hard. Improved when settling better to score decisively over C&D 30 days ago. Race should be run to suit and rates a leading contender. Has done well since switched to Tapeta, winning comfortably over C&D last month; respected.
2 7th (2) (10/1 +9%) Doctor Khan Junior	10 10/1(+9%)	(2) Doctor Khan Junior 10/1, On a roll winter of 2023/204, producing a smart handicap performance to make it 4 wins in a row (one over C&D). Struggled up in class when last seen and bit to prove on reappearance. Completed a four-timer on Tapeta last winter; will need to be as good as ever on return.
5 8th (5) (125/1 -150%) Gweedore	125 125/1(-150%)	(5) Gweedore 125/1, Returned from 9 months off when thirteenth of 14 in handicap (150/1) at Newcastle (6f) 28 days ago and questions to answer on the back of that display. 12 wins on turf but lightly raced lately and 0-9 on the AW; look elsewhere.
9 9th (9) (16/1 -33%) Havanagreattime	16 16/1(-33%)	(9) Havanagreattime 16/1, Fairly consistent sort who landed two wins from 5 runs last year. Last seen finishing fourth of 8 to Royal Zabeel in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 39 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time but others have stronger claims. 4l behind Royal Zabeel last time; 6lb pull may not be enough; cheekpieces on.
1 10th (1) (66/1 -100%) Noble Truth	66 66/1(-100%)	(1) Noble Truth 66/1, Royal Ascot winner for previous stable in 2022. Switched yards (left Charlie Appleby for 130,000 gns) returned from over 2 years off for handicap bow when last of 14 in handicap (40/1) at Newcastle (6f) 28 days ago, too free and finished weakly. Others more likely on this occasion. Smart performer for Charlie Appleby, but finished last on stable debut last month.
10 11th (10) (40/1 -122%) Liamarty Dreams	40 40/1(-122%)	(10) Liamarty Dreams 40/1, Has gone well fresh in the past and fared much better than her last few starts in 2024 returning from a 6-month break when fourth of 12 at Newcastle (8f) albeit with the benefit of an easy lead. Conditions of the race might be less favourable today. Back off last winning mark and return to this trip should suit, but more will be needed.

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ROYAL ZABEEL justified favouritism in good style at this level at Wolverhampton last month and a 5lb rise might prove to be on the lenient side. The four-year-old hasn't finished out of the top two since joining the Michael Appleby yard/being gelded and could continue his rise in the ranks. Yorkshire is in fine form at present after completing a double at Wolverhampton in November and could have a say off a 3lb higher mark than his most recent success. Our Havana completes the shortlist.

There's every chance they go a good gallop here and that should play to the strengths of the strong-travelling OUR HAVANA who scored when settling better last time and remains unexposed under these conditions. A well-run 7f might also suit Apiarist who was too keen to do himself justice at Newcastle 4 weeks ago, while the manner of Royal Zabeel's recent victory entitles him to plenty of respect in his bid for a hat-trick.

Preference is for ROYAL ZABEEL, another shrewd purchase by connections. He can make light of a 5lb rise in his bid for the hat-trick.

15:08 Fakenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (13/8 +13%) Edgewell	1.625 13/8(+13%)	(4) Edgewell 13/8, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle (7/1) at Southwell (24.3f, soft) 11 days ago. Had a bit left in the tank there so big shout under a 7 lb penalty. Won in good style at Southwell last week and commands respect under penalty here.
6 2nd (6) (14/1 +44%) One Man Party	14 14/1(+44%)	(6) One Man Party 14/1, 12/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 74 days ago. 6 lb "wrong" in the weights here though. Unplaced all 12 hurdling starts and 6lb out of the weights here.
3 3rd (3) (5/1 +9%) Limerick Leader	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) Limerick Leader 5/1, Scored at Perth in September and a good third of 9 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Up in trip and well in the mix. Won for Olly Murphy in September and has made the frame on all three starts for new stable.
2 4th (2) (5/1 -67%) Fame And Fun	5 5/1(-67%)	(2) Fame And Fun 5/1, 10/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, heavy) 19 days ago. Very much one to consider back in this sphere off a 3 lb higher mark. Very inconsistent now but won a chase last month and is well handicapped over hurdles.
5 5th (5) (2/1 +11%) Mersey Street	2 2/1(+11%)	(5) Mersey Street 2/1, Got back on the up when landing 7-runner handicap hurdle (2/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 26 days ago, always holding on. Not taken lightly in his current mood. Dominated from the front over C&D last month and still looks well treated after 3lb rise.
1 \|PU\| (1) (200/1 -300%) Mayday Games	200 200/1(-300%)	(1) Mayday Games 200/1, Still a maiden and first run since leaving Paul Gilligan when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 6 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Pulled up when 66-1 for stable/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f) on Saturday.

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EDGEWELL was last seen running out a ready winner over an extended 3m at Southwell last Monday and the suspicion is that a 7lb penalty may not be enough to prevent Rebecca Menzies' in-form hurdler from going in again. Fame And Fun was doing his best work late on when scoring over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell over fences recently and, stepping up in trip off 3lb higher, he looks the main danger to the selection. Mersey Street is also noteworthy.

EDGEWELL scored in good style at Southwell and a 7 lb penalty doesn't look sufficient to prevent Rebecca Menzies' 7-y-o from following up. C&D scorer Mersey Street is next on the list ahead of in-form duo Limerick Leader and Fame And Fun.

The pick is EDGEWELL, who displayed significant improvement when scoring at Southwell 11 days ago and is evidently in rude health.

15:20 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 2) 22f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/1 -60%) El Elefante	4 4/1(-60%)	(3) El Elefante 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler who made a winning start to her chasing career in 2½m Worcester novice on return in October. Built on that at the third attempt when making all at Ayr last month and remains unexposed as a chaser. Made all in four-runner event at Ayr last month, taking chase record to 2-4; respected.
4 2nd (4) (15/8 +53%) Ned Tanner	1.875 15/8(+53%)	(4) Ned Tanner 15/8, Dual chase winner here as a novice. Progress stalled last season but back on track fitted with headgear/tongue tie when scoring at Haydock and backed that up with good second there 4 weeks ago, clear of rest. Respected up in class. Respectable form at Haydock since wearing cheekpieces; three-time Kelso scorer; solid.
1 3rd (1) (10/3 -48%) Imagine	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(1) Imagine 10/3, Looked an exciting chasing prospect when successful at Fairyhouse and Punchestown (Grade 2) last winter. Subsequently sold out of Gordon Elliott's yard for 320,000 euros but pulled up on yard debut in Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham before shaping like a non-stayer at Haydock. This easier. Judged on best form he's interesting back down in trip/grade on third run for new yard.
2 4th (2) (9/4 +18%) Prairie Wolf	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(2) Prairie Wolf 9/4, Made a fine start over fences last season, winning 3 times. Struggled for form at start of current campaign but back with a bang when scoring at Haydock under this rider last month. Should remain competitive up 6 lb. Haydock win took his chase record to 4-10; however, back on career-high mark.

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All four of the declared runners look to have some sort of chance, with narrow preference for EL ELEFANTE. A slick-jumping mare who likes to get on with things, she looked to produce a career-best performance when winning over an extended 2m4f at Ayr latest and could prove difficult to peg back if given an easy time of it out in front. Recent Haydock scorer Prairie Wolf has done well here in the past (won and placed in two visits) and looks an obvious danger, while Ned Tanner and the class-dropping Imagine certainly aren't out of it either.

PRAIRIE WOLF was back to his best when successful at Haydock under this rider last month and appeals as the most solid option. El Elefante may get an uncontested lead here and rates the main threat having resumed progress/winning ways at Ayr last month.

Back down in distance/class, IMAGINE is taken to defy top weight. El Elefante, who may again dictate the pace, is feared most.

15:30 Southwell Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (10/3 +44%) Combustion	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(4) Combustion 10/3, Left previous form behind when winning 9-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 20 days ago, dead-heating on the line having briefly been headed. Task now is to back up that effort. Having only his 4th run when dead-heating in 6f Wolverhampton classified; may well improve.
6 2nd (6) (66/1 -65%) Fast Flo	66 66/1(-65%)	(6) Fast Flo 66/1, Remains a maiden after 32 Flat runs. Eighth of 11 in minor event (20/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 15 days ago, one of her lesser performances. Bit to prove now. Very close to first win, over 6f at Chelmsford last month, but vulnerable since.
2 3rd (2) (15/8 +17%) Neptune Legend	1.875 15/8(+17%)	(2) Neptune Legend 15/8, Three wins from 19 runs last year. Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner minor event at this C&D (15/8) 7 days ago, helped by having a decent gallop to aim at. Capable of going close again. In good form and made short work of rivals in a C&D classified last week; big run again.
3 4th (3) (13/2 -117%) Asadjumeirah	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(3) Asadjumeirah 13/2, Hit and miss but improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 10 days ago, readily. Every chance if on another going day. All four AW wins over 6f at Newcastle, impressive in 2 of last 3 starts; has C&D form too.
5 5th (5) (14/1 +36%) Doon The Glen	14 14/1(+36%)	(5) Doon The Glen 14/1, Maiden after 20 runs and out of form last twice and others have stronger claims on recent evidence. Creditable handicap form in December, notably over C&D, but not in the same form since.
8 6th (8) (9/1 -13%) Lezardrieux	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) Lezardrieux 9/1, Easy to back but ran with credit second of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (5f, 7/1) 6 days ago. Chance back up in trip. Well treated after a slow 2024; back from break with good 2nd; return to 6f will suit.
11 7th (11) (28/1 -40%) Mumcat	28 28/1(-40%)	(11) Mumcat 28/1, Modest mare. Weak in the betting when sixth of 9 in minor event (18/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 20 days ago. Needs to settle better to give herself a chance. Lightly raced since 6f Wolverhampton win last April; mixed this winter; others more likely.
12 8th (12) (22/1 -10%) Ustath	22 22/1(-10%)	(12) Ustath 22/1, Modest gelding. 4-time C&D winner. Creditable 4¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Neptune Legend in minor event (16/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, but that was only a small step back in the right direction. Seven course wins but he hasn't been his old self since his latest win last July.
10 9th (10) (9/2 +36%) Miss Billie	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(10) Miss Billie 9/2, Strong in the betting and travelled best when blinkered for 1st time and second of 9 to Kapparis Kid in minor event at this C&D (9/4) 7 days ago. That form puts her in the mix. Stamina usually stretched by 7f+; fared better when a close 2nd over C&D latest.
9 10th (9) (33/1 -175%) Miami Hills	33 33/1(-175%)	(9) Miami Hills 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time and too keen when fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 20/1) 34 days ago. Bit of work to do from current mark. Qualified for this level after two minor 6f handicap runs; may improve but does need to.

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ASADJUMEIRAH made it two wins out of his last three starts when scoring in convincing style at Newcastle earlier in the month and while in this sort of form, he will prove very difficult to beat. Lezardrieux occupied the runner-up spot at this level at Newcastle six days ago and could get into contention, along with track-and-trip winner Neptune Legend.

NEPTUNE LEGEND was seen to best effect with a sound gallop to aim at last time and with a few front-runners in here, this could also be run to suit. He can make it two in a row at the expense of other recent winners Asadjumeirah and Combustion.

This isn't at all clearcut but the recent wide-margin winners NEPTUNE LEGEND and Asadjumeirah head the list.

15:40 Fakenham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 29f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (11/10 +45%) Lyrical Genius	1.1 11/10(+45%)	(3) Lyrical Genius 11/10, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021 but a creditable third of 9 in handicap chase (7/1) at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 6 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Unreliable but has an interesting jockey booking. 0-15 over fences but was placed over C&D in December and ran well at Uttoxeter on Saturday.
1 2nd (1) (11/4 -69%) Basford	2.75 11/4(-69%)	(1) Basford 11/4, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. Only his second run in this sphere when a very good third of 11 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.3f, heavy) 19 days ago. Holds leading claims off the same mark. Ran well when third at Sedgefield (3m2f) last month and the drier ground here is a plus.
4 3rd (4) (7/2 +53%) Spotty Dog	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(4) Spotty Dog 7/2, Took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 14 in handicap chase (100/1) at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces again sported and this veteran is weighted to go well. Regressive 10yo; ran okay in first-time cheekpieces last month; needs more here.
2 \|PU\| (2) (8/1 -167%) River Tyne	8 8/1(-167%)	(2) River Tyne 8/1, Already a three-time chase winner this season, latest at Fontwell in December. Only fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f, soft) 18 days ago but can't be ruled out back over fences. Triple chase winner this season; needs to rebound from poor run off her lower hurdle mark.

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BASFORD appeared to strip fitter for his reappearance fourth over 2m7f at Newcastle in December when finishing a creditable third over an extended 3m2f at Sedgefield last month. Upped further in trip off an unchanged mark, this could be the day to catch him. River Tyne impressed when scoring over 3m2f over fences at Fontwell on his penultimate start and a spin over hurdles last month should have teed her up perfectly for a tilt at this. Lyrical Genius is becoming attractively handicapped and he completes the shortlist.

BASFORD signalled he is ready to strike over fences when a very good recent third at Sedgefield so gets the vote. Veteran Spotty Dog rates a big threat though if building on his Taunton fifth last time out, with River Tyne also in the picture back chasing.

This can go to BASFORD (nap), who was placed on ground softer than he prefers at Sedgefield last time and remains unexposed over fences.

15:50 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/2 -67%) Myretown	2.5 5/2(-67%)	(3) Myretown 5/2, £135,000 buy after winning an Irish point. Winning hurdler but built for chasing and stepped up on chase bow/return when comfortable winner of 3-runner handicap at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Looked sure to play a hand in the finish when falling 3 out at Windsor since and remains of interest. Registered a chase win at Wetherby on Boxing Day; faller at Windsor since.
1 2nd (1) (4/1 +27%) Dare To Shout	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Dare To Shout 4/1, A fairly useful winning hurdler who built on a promising chase debut when landing a 4-runner contest at Carlisle. Excellent second behind a subsequent winner over C&D next time but was a remote second behind Grand Albert at Wetherby since. Beaten 25l by Grand Albert last time; consistent otherwise this term; may rebound.
2 3rd (2) (11/4 -69%) Grand Albert	2.75 11/4(-69%)	(2) Grand Albert 11/4, Winning Irish pointer who improved with each start over hurdles last term and built on an encouraging chase debut when scoring easily at Wetherby last time. Makes obvious appeal. Steadily progressive; beat Dare To Shout by 25l at Wetherby most recently; respected.
4 \|PU\| (4) (9/4 +63%) Gaillimh A Stor	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(4) Gaillimh A Stor 9/4, Novice hurdle winner back in 2022. Very good placed efforts in handicap hurdles all 3 starts this season after a long absence, narrowly denied at Ayr the last twice. However, was let down by jumping when tried in this sphere in 2022/23 (fell on 2 out of 3 starts). Possibilities if transferring hurdles form back to fences; chase record reads F3F.

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GRAND ALBERT has a consistent profile and looks to have improved for switching to fences this season, building on his third-placed effort behind Caldwell Potter at Carlisle when slamming the opposition, including 25-length second Dare To Shout, at Wetherby. The seven-year-old remains open to greater improvement and is fancied to confirm his superiority over the latter, despite meeting on 10lb worse terms. Myretown still held a narrow lead when falling three out at Windsor and the likely pacesetter cannot be ruled out here, nor can the lightly-weighted Gaillimh A Stor.

MYRETOWN was still going well when falling at a tricky fence at Windsor 4 weeks ago so remains a chaser to keep on the right side of. Grand Albert is another who has taken very well to this sphere and is the obvious threat after his wide-margin success at Wetherby.

The safest jumpers are GRAND ALBERT and Dare To Shout, who finished first and second in a similar event at Wetherby seven weeks ago.

16:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (4/1 +67%) Leon Trotsky	4 4/1(+67%)	(12) Leon Trotsky 4/1, Still looking for his first win, but ran one of better races when 1¼ lengths third of 9 to Rubellite in minor event (28/1) at this course (12.1f) 2 weeks ago. Task is now to build on that effort upped in trip. Kept on from off the pace to finish close up behind Rubellite over 1m4f here; stays 1m6f.
6 2nd (6) (4/1 -33%) Mamdoh	4 4/1(-33%)	(6) Mamdoh 4/1, In first-time cheekpieces, gained a first success in 10-runner handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 13 days ago, responding well for pressure. Not taken lightly as he moves back up in distance. Recent Wolverhampton winner who has found his level since joining this yard.
4 3rd (4) (5/1 -11%) Rubellite	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Rubellite 5/1, Ended 2024 in decent heart and has won 2 of her 3 starts this year, overcoming trouble in running to land 9-runner minor event (9/2) at this course (12.1f) 2 weeks ago. Major player as she goes up in trip. Has been running well for a while but she is unraced beyond 1m4f.
7 4th (7) (5/1 +80%) Easy Equation	5 5/1(+80%)	(7) Easy Equation 5/1, C&D winner. However, fourteen runs since last win in 2023 and form went the wrong way for current yard last season, seventh of 8 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) when last seen in October. Has never been prolific and has yet to show his true form for current yard.
1 5th (1) (8/1 -33%) Sophar Sogood	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) Sophar Sogood 8/1, C&D winner whose latest success came at Kempton (16f) in August. Largely below form since, sixth of 8 in handicap (5/2) back at Kempton 16 days ago, but he's not ruled out with visor on 1st time. Last time was particularly disappointing as he has a good record at Kempton; new aids.
8 6th (8) (6/1 +50%) Lumberjack	6 6/1(+50%)	(8) Lumberjack 6/1, Remains a maiden but has fared better under more positive tactics of late, placed for the third start in a row when third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 18/1) 27 days ago. Can give his running once more. Placed in his last three races under forward tactics and has a race of this nature in him.
9 7th (9) (18/1 -50%) Crystal Guard	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Crystal Guard 18/1, Successful at Ayr (13.1f) last summer but ended the year on a low-key note, eighth of 10 in handicap back at Ayr (good, 20/1) on final outing in October. Others more persuasive. Final effort in October wasn't his best but had been running respectably beforehand.
2 8th (2) (9/1 +18%) Mirabello Bay	9 9/1(+18%)	(2) Mirabello Bay 9/1, Making third start for current yard, some encouragement when fifth of 7 in handicap (17/2) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago, denied clear run over 1f out. Cheekpieces now back on as he goes up in trip. Hasn't been getting the breaks in his recent races and one to consider.
5 9th (5) (16/1 -33%) Scylla	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Scylla 16/1, Fared no better than on first start for current yard when 4½ lengths seventh of 10 to Mamdoh in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 13 days ago. However, she should be suited by return to this longer trip. 16-1 at Wolverhampton last time and was behind a couple of these.
11 10th (11) (50/1 -25%) Angus De Bull	50 50/1(-25%)	(11) Angus De Bull 50/1, Hasn't offered much in 4 starts on the Flat and little impact over hurdles, fifth of 10 in handicap at Stratford (18.7f, good, 66/1) in July. Tried in tongue strap back on the level after 7 months off. Maiden but ran quite well from well out of the weights over hurdles when last seen.
10 11th (10) (40/1 -21%) Desejada	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Desejada 40/1, Maiden when ran respectably when fourth at this course (11.1f) on first start of the year. However, not in the same form when seventh of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 28/1) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for. Didn't even get close to proving her stamina for this far last time at Kempton.

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The handicapper is in charge of most of these but SOPHOSC, who has won at this course off 20lb higher in the past, is one who has slipped under the radar and could be worth chancing. A close-up third over 1m6f at Wolverhampton off this mark 13 days ago, Ian Williams' nine-year-old retains enthusiasm and is of high interest stepping back up in trip. Last-time-out winners Rubellite and Mamdoh are feared most, although Mirabello Bay is another who could have a say.

RUBELLITE has proved better than ever of late, doing well under the circumstances when scoring at this course last time having been hampered over 1f out, so she is taken to record a third success of the year. Mamdoh also arrives on the back of a win and is respected now that he's up and running, with Sophosc completing the shortlist.

An expensive yearling but ultimately disappointing for Owen Burrows, recent winner MAMDOH has now found his level.

16:05 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/2 +46%) Sporting Hero	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(1) Sporting Hero 7/2, Course winner. Latest win here in November. 11/2, respectable third of 6 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Has been generally reliable at this venue in recent months, might collect with 10lb off.
10 2nd (10) (6/1 +0%) My Girl Sioux	6 6/1(+0%)	(10) My Girl Sioux 6/1, C&D winner. One win from 38 Flat runs. Winner here in November. Respectable second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 18 days ago. One to consider. 1-20 strike rate is a concern but has strong place prospects following second on latest.
12 3rd (12) (11/1 +31%) No Speed Limit	11 11/1(+31%)	(12) No Speed Limit 11/1, 4-time course winner. Four wins from 87 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f, 33/1) 2 days ago. Four-time winner at this venue and often placed, down the field here on Wednesday.
4 4th (4) (6/1 +40%) Crystal Luna	6 6/1(+40%)	(4) Crystal Luna 6/1, C&D winner. Winner here in December. Last of 6 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 7 days ago, slowly away. Won for this rider over C&D in December, doubts raised by his two most recent starts.
2 5th (2) (11/2 -10%) Dream Today	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Dream Today 11/2, 4-time course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f, well-backed 6/1) 16 days ago, merely closing up late. Cheekpieces back on. Interesting. Four-time 6f course winner not far behind Sporting Hero when unplaced here last time.
9 6th (9) (25/1 -56%) Beano Power	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Beano Power 25/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Down Royal (5f, good, 17/2) 8 months ago. Makes polytrack debut. Others more persuasive. Ran only twice last season, good speed when second at Navan at two, no AW experience.
7 7th (7) (11/1 +8%) Tommy Mcjohn	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) Tommy Mcjohn 11/1, Winner at Naas in September. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this course (6f) 16 days ago. Won off a 5lb higher mark on turf last autumn, AW form is unconvincing, poor run on latest.
11 8th (11) (6/1 +40%) Babyface	6 6/1(+40%)	(11) Babyface 6/1, 8/1, bit below form fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Has shown his best form over C&D, only one length behind My Girl Sioux last time.
8 9th (8) (5/1 0%) Sam's Xpress	5 5/1(0%)	(8) Sam's Xpress 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 7/2, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. C&D winner three starts ago, looks held by My Girl Sioux and Babyface on running last time.
6 10th (6) (14/1 +0%) Magic Force	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Magic Force 14/1, Fourth of 7 in maiden at this C&D (9/1) 65 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Been given a chance by the handicapper. Placed over this trip in Britain, ran respectably in a C&D maiden in December, blinkered.
3 11th (3) (20/1 -300%) Mary Shoelaces	20 20/1(-300%)	(3) Mary Shoelaces 20/1, 12/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at the Curragh (5f, good) 6 months ago, always holding on. Not dismissed back on this surface on return. Gained a breakthrough win over this trip at the Curragh last June, solid placed form on AW.

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SPORTING HERO has been performing consistently well in recent months. A four-time winner, the selection's two November wins came over six furlongs but he was beaten just a short-head over this distance in December. He again ran well in a higher-rated race last week and today's rider now claims 10lb. My Girl Sioux filled the runner-up spot over course-and-distance last month and should again be competitive. Crystal Luna finished last behind the selection here last month and while she had previously shown good form at this level, has been slowly away on her latest two runs.

CLONMACASH is holding his form well and has good claims if turned out again following his second on Wednesday. My Girl Sioux will be in the mix once more, while it will be interesting to see if the money comes again for the well-treated Dream Today.

Dylan O'Connor's 10lb claim could help to swing this for SPORTING HERO who likes this surface and has been consistent in recent months

16:10 Fakenham NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/2 0%) Kefir D'oudairies	2.5 5/2(0%)	(2) Kefir D'oudairies 5/2, 15/8, shaped well when second of 8 in bumper at Hereford on NH debut 79 days ago. Very much one to consider with progress on the cards. Ran okay when a beaten favourite at Hereford but it didn't look a strong race.
5 2nd (5) (1/1 -75%) Naval Tribute	1 1/1(-75%)	(5) Naval Tribute 1/1, 15/8, made a promising start when second of 11 in bumper at Catterick 23 days ago, just failing. This son of Sea The Stars is in excellent hands and looks the one to beat. Juddmonte castoff who only narrowly failed to justify market confidence at Catterick.
4 3rd (4) (40/1 -100%) Potters Marmite	40 40/1(-100%)	(4) Potters Marmite 40/1, Cardinal mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Potters Midnight, stayed 21f. Dam fair 2m hurdle winner. Possibilities. Half-sister to bumper/2m hurdle winner Potters Midnight; dam 2m hurdle winner.
1 4th (1) (14/1 -87%) Graeme The Grey	14 14/1(-87%)	(1) Graeme The Grey 14/1, Debut second of 6 in bumper at Fontwell (17.7f, soft, 15/2) 50 days ago. Can take a step forward. Beaten some 16l at Fontwell (soft) but the winner is looking a nice prospect.
3 5th (3) (33/1 +0%) Rock On Teddy	33 33/1(+0%)	(3) Rock On Teddy 33/1, Scorpion gelding. Dam 9.3f winner. Market can prove a good guide for this newcomer. This is a belated debut and stable is 0-11 in bumpers in recent seasons.

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KEFIR D'OUDAIRIES finished eight lengths clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot on his debut at Hereford and is likely to have plenty more to offer. With Olly Murphy's team in good order at present, it would be no surprise to see him take a step forward. Naval Tribute was denied by the smallest of margins into second at Catterick last month and holds an obvious chance on only his second start, while Graeme The Grey is another to note.

James Owen's Sea The Stars gelding NAVAL TRIBUTE holds the clear edge on form and with improvement very much on the cards he earns a confident vote. Hereford runner-up Kefir d'Oudairies appeals as the one to chase him home ahead of Graeme The Grey.

Juddmonte castoff NAVAL TRIBUTE confirmed he has ability with a near miss at Catterick and he's a 4yo getting weight from the others.

16:20 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	Class Runs	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
	2 1st (2) (4/7 +62%) Primoz		0.571429 4/7(+62%)																									(2) Primoz 4/7, Bookended his novice campaign over hurdles with victories at Ayr and perfect start in this sphere when scoring at Wetherby on return. Checked out rather tamely at Cheltenham next time before taking a heavy fall at Newbury but latest third of 4 at Ayr was a step back in the right direction. Good chance on his October success at Wetherby where he beat Pay The Piper.
	3 2nd (3) (5/4 +75%) Escapeandevade		1.25 5/4(+75%)																									(3) Escapeandevade 5/4, Took his form up a notch with cheekpieces enlisted last term, winning this race before bringing up the hat-trick over C&D final start. Disputing the lead when unseating rider 3 out at Wetherby on return but hasn't been in the same form since. No surprise if he bounced back in a change of headgear. Record of 2-3 over C&D includes a success in this race last year; on a handy mark.

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PAY THE PIPER was far from disgraced in third in a stronger contest at Wetherby in December and goes off an unchanged mark. With two previous C&D victories in the book, the veteran is likely to prove very tough to beat. Primoz struck at this level at Wetherby in October and finished a fair third at Ayr last month, so he has to be respected. Escapeandevade sports first-time blinkers and will need to bounce back after his sixth at Haydock.

Things haven't gone to plan for PRIMOZ since his promising chase debut win at Wetherby but his latest third at Ayr was at least a step back in the right direction and he has more potential than his 2 seasoned rivals. The reliable Pay The Piper is the solid alternative with last year' winner Escapeandevade arriving with a bit to prove.

Off a workable mark in new headgear, last year's winner ESCAPEANDEVADE is preferred.

16:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (8/1 +33%) Sanat	8 8/1(+33%)	(7) Sanat 8/1, Winner at Nottingham in August in Roger Varian. Last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 25/1) 34 days ago. Quirky sort and a tongue tie is reached for. Hasn't enjoyed the best of luck in either start for this yard; tongue-tie on.
6 2nd (6) (9/2 -13%) Counsel	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(6) Counsel 9/2, Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner handicap (15/8) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 4 days ago. Double penalty as he seeks a third win in a week and obvious claims. Has won twice over 5f recently; 2lb wrong under his double penalty but still respected.
5 3rd (5) (9/2 +0%) Rhythm N Hooves	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(5) Rhythm N Hooves 9/2, Won 7-runner handicap at this C&D (11/2) 28 days ago. This is tougher and his profile is hit and miss. 2lb higher than when winning over C&D last month and form has been boosted; respected.
3 4th (3) (4/1 +11%) Jumbeau	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Jumbeau 4/1, 4/1, 2½ lengths fourth of 6 to Master of My Fate in handicap at this C&D on return 22 days ago. Had some good form last summer and she can build on that performance. Interesting. Under 3l behind Master Of My Fate over C&D last time; should finish closer with a 6lb pull.
1 5th (1) (14/1 -17%) Grace Angel	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Grace Angel 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Yarmouth in September. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 10/1) 32 days ago. Wouldn't dismiss. C&D winner who is still 5lb above her last winning mark; needs to find a bit more.
4 6th (4) (9/2 +10%) Brooklyn Nine Nine	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Brooklyn Nine Nine 9/2, Scored here in December. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 10/1) 20 days ago, inadequate test. Suspect he hasn't done all his winning. Won by a nose over C&D in December and not beaten far twice since; bit more needed.
2 7th (2) (10/3 -33%) Master Of My Fate	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(2) Master Of My Fate 10/3, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D (13/8) 22 days ago. Up another 5 lb but uncomplicated and AW has really served him well so expected to give another good account. Record since December reads 215111 including two wins over C&D; has to be taken seriously.

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Something clicked into place with MASTER OF MY FATE after he underwent wind surgery last year and his winter campaign has been exemplary with four wins from seven starts since last October. Even though he chases a four-timer off a career-high mark, the son of Foostepsinthesand boasts the most convincing profile and has a good chance of taking advantage of dropping back in class here. The hat-trick seeking Counsel is respected under an 8lb penalty but fellow last-time-out winner Rhythm N Hooves is feared most off just 2lb higher.

A good sprint handicap that could go to JUMBEAU. She had some good form last summer and should have come on for her return behind Master of My Fate here 3 weeks ago. The uncomplicated Master of My Fate seems sure to go well again bidding for a 4-timer, while the similarly-thriving Counsel should also be in the mix again.

It may be worth siding with RHYTHM N HOOVES whose success over C&D last time was given a boost when the runner-up won last Saturday.

16:35 Dundalk Claimer 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (1/1 +9%) Hightimeyouwon	1 1/1(+9%)	(3) Hightimeyouwon 1/1, Useful gelding. 13/8, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago, driven out. Seems sure to go well again. 94-rated gelding is well suited by the race conditions, possibly best at 7f but 1m is fine.
6 2nd (6) (6/1 +25%) Comfort Line	6 6/1(+25%)	(6) Comfort Line 6/1, Fairly useful gelding. 4-time C&D winner. Three wins from 24 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 20/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Place claims. Unplaced over C&D on last two runs having shown solid form over 7f here in December.
9 3rd (9) (4/1 +33%) Shoot To Kill	4 4/1(+33%)	(9) Shoot To Kill 4/1, Fairly useful gelding. Course winner. Latest win here in December. Last of 9 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Type to bounce back. Consistent before below-par run last time when slowly away, stablemate of Hightimeyouwon.
11 4th (11) (50/1 -100%) Nezeeh	50 50/1(-100%)	(11) Nezeeh 50/1, Fair gelding. 22/1 and blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Has run three times for this yard without showing much, well enough treated in theory.
8 5th (8) (9/1 +36%) Ferrari Desert	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Ferrari Desert 9/1, Fair mare. Course winner. Winner here in October. 13/2, very good second of 11 in claimer at this course (7f) 14 days ago. 7f course winner, holding her form well in races over that trip, neck second on latest.
12 6th (12) (33/1 -32%) Man Is King	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Man Is King 33/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. Ninth of 11 in claimer at this course (7f, 7/1) 14 days ago. Below best in a 7f claimer here a fortnight ago, previously consistent in defeat over C&D.
1 7th (1) (7/1 -40%) Eighty Eight	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Eighty Eight 7/1, Fairly useful gelding. Course winner. Latest win here in December. Fourth of 6 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 2/1) 16 days ago, going off too hard. Back down in trip. Booking of Burns a plus. In good form over the extended 1m2f here in the final months of 2024, concern about trip.
4 8th (4) (28/1 -40%) Si Senior	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Si Senior 28/1, Fair filly. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Running well at this venue lately, others much better suited by the race conditions.
2 9th (2) (18/1 -64%) Tribal Moon	18 18/1(-64%)	(2) Tribal Moon 18/1, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 10/1, last of 14 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Two C&D handicap wins since November, poor run two weeks ago, could bounce back.
14 10th (14) (125/1 -25%) Turbo Sprint	125 125/1(-25%)	(14) Turbo Sprint 125/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. 14/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Now a 25-race maiden and never in the first three in 18 AW runs, makes little appeal.
5 11th (5) (100/1 -400%) Akmaam	100 100/1(-400%)	(5) Akmaam 100/1, Fair gelding. C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 13/2, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to firm). Off 7 months. Regressive last year may need this on first run since last June, badly treated at weights.
10 12th (10) (150/1 -500%) Inigo Jones	150 150/1(-500%)	(10) Inigo Jones 150/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 10 in handicap (66/1) at this course (12f), slowly away. Off 98 days. Significantly back down in trip. Two 1m2f wins in Britain, weak form in three starts for this stable, up against it..
7 13th (7) (150/1 -127%) Defence Master	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Defence Master 150/1, €3,000 yearling, National Defense gelding. Dam winner up to 12.4f (2-y-o 7f winner). Dam won five races from 7f to 1m4f, newcomer faces a tough task against experienced rivals.

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

HIGHTIMEYOUWON might prefer seven furlongs but has a standout rating and is in form. Valued at 14,000 euros, the selection is an eight-time winner and despite being a nine-year-old, is holding his form very well with today's rider again claiming 5lb. Stablemate Shoot To Kill is a 10-time winner who receives 10lb from the selection and is suited by a mile. He was slowly away when disappointing here last week but had run much better in January and should give the selection a race. Another prolific winner, Comfort Line won a similar claimer in December and while he also receives 10lb from the selection and is perfectly suited by a mile, might find one or two too strong.

The useful HIGHTIMEYOUWON proved at least as good as ever when winning a handicap here last time and this looks a good opportunity for him to follow up. Shoot To Kill needs to put a poor last run behind him but he still rates the main threat ahead of Comfort Line.

Stephen Thorne has his team in fine form and HIGHTIMEYOUWON has been found an excellent opportunity to add to a recent course 7f win

16:40 Fakenham Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (8/1 -33%) Bardenstown Lad	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) Bardenstown Lad 8/1, Winner of a handicap hurdle and maiden chase for Gavin Cromwell at Kilbeggan in 2024. Arrives here on the back of a recent point success but safely held on hunter debut/first run under Rules for this yard at Warwick last month and he looks vulnerable. Useful at best; well held in a hunter chase last month but has since won a point.
2 2nd (2) (11/8 0%) Frere D'armes	1.375 11/8(0%)	(2) Frere D'armes 11/8, Disappointed on hunter debut at Taunton last month but successful either side of that, landing a 21f handicap here just before Christmas and a 3m hunter at Ludlow (soft) last week. Obvious claims. Won a handicap here in Dec and conceded weight all round in latest hunter chase.
4 3rd (4) (6/4 +55%) Presentandcounting	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(4) Presentandcounting 6/4, Twice a winner in small-field contests in 2023 and snapped a losing run when landing a 3-runer Catterick handicap (25.2f, good to firm) with minimum fuss in November. That wasn't much of a race but he's clearly in good nick and merits respect with Gina Andrews booked for this hunter debut. Lowered the course record over 3m1f on good ground at Catterick three months ago.
3 4th (3) (5/2 +9%) Go On Chez	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(3) Go On Chez 5/2, Back-to-back hunter winner last spring and, though below par in a Worcester handicap when last seen in August, this 9-y-o is interesting returned to hunter company with the drying ground in his favour. Prolific winner of handicaps and added 2 hunter chases during the first half of last year.
5 \|PU\| (5) (200/1 -203%) Sopran Thor	200 200/1(-203%)	(5) Sopran Thor 200/1, Hasn't shown much in this sphere nor between the flags since coming home alone in a 21f selling handicap here back in April 2023. Cheekpieces applied. Clearly a declining force and recent point exploits don't bode well.

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

FRERE D'ARMES put his poor effort at Taunton well behind him when scoring at Ludlow earlier in the month and this is an easier assignment. If the eight-year-old remains in similar form, he will prove very tough to beat. Presentandcounting got back to winning ways in easy style over a stronger contest at Catterick in November and is expected to mount a serious challenge. Bardenstown Lad is the pick of the remainder.

PRESENTANDCOUNTING is an appealing alternative to likely favourite Frere d'Armes. The 11-y-o looked on good terms with himself when running away with a small-field handicap chase at Catterick and he could take some catching with Gina Andrews aboard. Frere d'Armes is the clear main danger ahead of Go On Chez.

He only beat two rivals at Catterick in November but PRESENTANDCOUNTING lowered the course record in the process.

16:50 Kelso NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (2/1 +56%) Kiwi Rush	2 2/1(+56%)	(2) Kiwi Rush 2/1, Runner-up on second outing in Irish points, but in tongue strap for Rules debut he didn't find as much as he promised when sixth of 10 in bumper at Sandown (16f, good) in November. Could fare better this time around. Promise in Irish points; sixth at Sandown for new yard; pedigree suggests he'll do better.
5 2nd (5) (6/1 -200%) Japetus	6 6/1(-200%)	(5) Japetus 6/1, 50,000 gns 3-y-o, Sea The Moon gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 6f/7f winner Zander. Dam, smart 7f-1¼m winner, half-sister to (1½m winner, including in USA) Renown. Has had breathing operation, but he's one to note on debut. 50,000gns 3yo; Flat bred; sole newcomer in the field; market instructive.
1 3rd (1) (4/1 +27%) Imperfectlyperfect	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Imperfectlyperfect 4/1, €88,000 3-y-o, £70,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over fences, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (2½m-3m winner) Golan Fortune. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Nov 17). Respected. Clear second in latest Irish point; interesting and helps to give his yard a strong hand.
3 4th (3) (15/8 +63%) Kool Raoul	1.875 15/8(+63%)	(3) Kool Raoul 15/8, Showed plenty to work on when second of 7 in bumper at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) on debut in November, keeping on having been outpaced early in straight. Can make his presence felt with that experience behind him. Promising second under Conner McCann at Musselburgh 11 weeks ago; open to progress.
7 5th (7) (18/1 -125%) Miss Friday Lions	18 18/1(-125%)	(7) Miss Friday Lions 18/1, Attracted support (10/1) and offered something to work on when fourth of 9 in mares' maiden bumper at Newcastle (16.2f, slow) on debut 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort having raced freely early. Could take a step forward. Flat-bred 4yo filly; showed ability in AW contest at Newcastle; gets all the allowances.
6 6th (6) (22/1 +67%) Lester Mail	22 22/1(+67%)	(6) Lester Mail 22/1, Yard has had success with this family, but he made little impact first time up when eighth of 14 in bumper at Ayr (16f, heavy) last month. Likely to need more time. Never on terms at Ayr and may be one for further down the line.
4 7th (4) (80/1 -471%) Wild Reiver	80 80/1(-471%)	(4) Wild Reiver 80/1, Starting out in a hood, ran as if in need of the outing for fitness and experience when last of 6 in bumper at Ayr (16f, good to soft) in November, edging left before weakening over 1f out. Has had a breathing operation since. Plenty to find on his Ayr effort; had wind surgery since.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

KOOL RAOUL stayed on to finish second on his debut at Musselburgh in November and is likely to have plenty of improvement in him. This looks like a winnable assignment and even a repeat of that display might be good enough to get off the mark. Miss Friday Lions finished a respectable fourth at Newcastle last month and with normal progression, she could have a say. Any market support for newcomer Japetus would be interesting.

This could go to a debutant, with preference for JAPETUS whose yard has been going well in bumpers, including with a couple of winners first time up. Irish point runner-up Imperfectlyperfect also represents a trainer who enjoys success in this sphere, with Kool Raoul the pick of those with previous bumper experience.

Preference is for KIWI RUSH who switches to an easier-looking level and is likely to improve on his Sandown effort.

16:57 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (15/2 +25%) Rock Armour	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(11) Rock Armour 15/2, 14/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Blinkers on 1st time. Has work to do. Well treated on his best form but he's been well held in last three runs and is now 0-11.
9 2nd (9) (22/1 +12%) Skilled Warrior	22 22/1(+12%)	(9) Skilled Warrior 22/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good, 5/1). Off 8 months. On reduced mark but he generally struggled last year and has lots to prove on comeback.
6 3rd (6) (20/1 0%) It's A Love Thing	20 20/1(0%)	(6) It's A Love Thing 20/1, C&D winner. 20/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 38 days ago. Back down in trip. Not easy to make a case for. On dangerous mark but he's been out of sorts since September and has lots to prove.
1 4th (1) (4/1 -14%) Volenti	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Volenti 4/1, 4-time course winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. 11/4, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Not taken lightly. Has won here in four of his last eight runs including over 1m last time; big player again.
4 5th (4) (10/1 -82%) Annandale	10 10/1(-82%)	(4) Annandale 10/1, C&D winner who landed 6-runner handicap (22/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 8 days ago. Back down in trip but needs considering. Two wins from last four starts including over C&D; respected on this drop back in trip.
10 6th (10) (16/1 -45%) Susiesparkle	16 16/1(-45%)	(10) Susiesparkle 16/1, 25/1, seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good) 48 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Fair on the Flat so she's one for the shortlist. Has had wind surgery but she's now 1-18 and has a bit to prove back in this sphere.
8 7th (8) (4/1 -45%) Sandret	4 4/1(-45%)	(8) Sandret 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Didn't enjoy a clear run when a good 1¾ lengths second of 9 to Annandale in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 37 days ago, running on. Likely player once more. C&D win in December and he didn't get much luck behind Annandale here last time; dangerous.
3 8th (3) (20/1 -25%) Berry Edge	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Berry Edge 20/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 14/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 48 days ago. Won over C&D in October but he's not been in the same form here in last two runs.
2 9th (2) (25/1 -127%) Thats My Boy Luke	25 25/1(-127%)	(2) Thats My Boy Luke 25/1, 16/1, respectable third of 6 in maiden at this course (8f) 59 days ago. Back up in trip and in the mix. Seven-race maiden and he needs to raise his game back in a handicap.
12 10th (12) (80/1 -100%) Wath Court	80 80/1(-100%)	(12) Wath Court 80/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Fourth of 9 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 20 days ago, slowly away. 0-17 but was a fair fourth over C&D latest and could get involved if he can build on that.
7 11th (7) (33/1 -136%) We Still Believe	33 33/1(-136%)	(7) We Still Believe 33/1, C&D winner. Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good, 9/1). Off 171 days so others more persuasive. Held in final two runs during the summer and has some work to do after 171 days off.
5 12th (5) (14/1 +0%) Powerful Response	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Powerful Response 14/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 8¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Annandale in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 37 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Runner-up twice over C&D in December but he was disappointing latest; needs to bounce back.

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

Annandale got the better of SANDRET (second) when the pair met over this track and trip last month but the latter gets the vote to reverse that form this time around. Ben Haslam's charge was forced to endure a luckless passage before staying on in eye-catching fashion in the closing stages and, upped just 1lb, he looks the one to be with. Volenti scored with plenty in hand over a mile here last time and, stepping back up in trip off 3lb higher, he also enters calculations.

A few with chances but SANDRET shaped well when runner-up here last time out so is fancied to bag another C&D success nudged up 1lb. Volenti is next on the list on the back of a recent victory here, ahead of the handily-weighted Susiesparkle and Annandale.

Top of the list is VOLENTI, who has won here in four of his last eight starts including a smooth success over 1m two weeks ago.

17:10 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (8/15 +85%) Tiberius Thunder	0.533333 8/15(+85%)	(6) Tiberius Thunder 8/15, 120,000 gns foal, 220,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Dam, 2-y-o 5f-7f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Von Blucher. Appealing newcomer for in-form stable. Cost 220,000gns as a yearling. dam a Group 3 winner, definite chance for in-form stable.
7 2nd (7) (5/2 +100%) Waterford Flow	2.5 5/2(+100%)	(7) Waterford Flow 5/2, Twice-raced colt. Well-backed 7/4, third of 13 in maiden at this course (10.7f) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Leading claims. Two respectable runs, sets the standard but could be vulnerable to one of the newcomers.
4 3rd (4) (17/2 -42%) Jagged Edge	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(4) Jagged Edge 17/2, Blue Point gelding. Dam 1¼m winner who stayed 1¾m. One to note for top yard. Second foal, dam Group-placed 1m2f debut winner for this stable, potentially interesting.
1 4th (1) (33/1 -65%) Angelo Pio	33 33/1(-65%)	(1) Angelo Pio 33/1, Tongue strap on, tenth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f, 20/1) on debut 79 days ago. Slowly away and ran green on debut, trainer has a stronger candidate in Waterford Flow.
11 5th (11) (20/1 -150%) Sweet Bay	20 20/1(-150%)	(11) Sweet Bay 20/1, 90,000 gns yearling, New Bay filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 5f winners Yolo Again and Brave Nation. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, sister to smart winner up to 7f Parfait. Wears tongue strap. Appealing newcomer on paper. 1 of 4 runners for yard. Speedy pedigree, trainer saddles the twice-raced Waterford Flow with strong form claims.
10 6th (10) (250/1 -150%) Rising Sky	250 250/1(-150%)	(10) Rising Sky 250/1, Once-raced filly. 150/1, last of 10 in maiden at this C&D on debut 35 days ago. Slowly away and never involved over C&D five weeks ago, can be left out of calculations.
2 7th (2) (11/1 +8%) Galaxy Wonder	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Galaxy Wonder 11/1, €80,000 yearling, Camelot colt. Half-brother to US winner Bugle of War. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Cost plenty and an interesting newcomer under Colin Keane. Winning dam finished third in the Irish 1,000 Guineas, Colin Keane aboard for debut..
9 8th (9) (40/1 -186%) Letters Of Love	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Letters Of Love 40/1, Once-raced filly. Tenth of 14 in maiden (14/1) at this course (7f) on debut 18 days ago, considerately handled. Should have more to offer. Slowly away and made little impact in a race won by a stablemate, minor role likely again.
3 9th (3) (250/1 -400%) Highland Harvey	250 250/1(-400%)	(3) Highland Harvey 250/1, Twice-raced gelding. Ninth of 14 in maiden at this C&D (200/1) 14 days ago, not knocked about. Three-figure odds and down the field on his first two outings, safe to rule out.
8 10th (8) (150/1 -50%) Innkeeper	150 150/1(-50%)	(8) Innkeeper 150/1, Once-raced filly. Ninth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f, 150/1) on debut 18 days ago. Will need more experience on the evidence of an introductory run here last month.
5 11th (5) (200/1 -100%) Tall River	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Tall River 200/1, Once-raced colt. 100/1 and tongue strap on, eleventh of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) on debut 18 days ago. 100-1 when finishing towards the rear over 7f here on recent debut, unlikely to feature.

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

TIBERIUS THUNDER has a fine pedigree and might score on debut for a yard which is doing very well. By a leading stallion and out of a Group 3-winning mare, the selection was most recently sold for 220,000gns as a yearling and could be smart. Waterford Flow ran well in a useful race on debut in December and while slightly disappointing here last month, could be better suited by reverting back to this distance. Jagged Edge is out of a Group-placed mare, while Galaxy Wonder's dam finished third in an Irish 1,000 Guineas.

Some interesting newcomers, headed by TIBERIUS THUNDER, who could be the way to go before market clues. Galaxy Wonder is another to note with the red-hot Colin Keane booked, while Waterford Flow sets a fair standard and shouldn't be far away back down in trip.

The experience gained in two runs may give WATERFORD FLOW a vital edge. However, he could be tested by newcomer Tiberius Thunder

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (7/4 +47%) Mrbluesky	1.75 7/4(+47%)	(3) Mrbluesky 7/4, Modest maiden. Good fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 15/2) 28 days ago. Needs considering. Has shown winning potential but his best runs have come over a mile at Southwell.
6 2nd (6) (10/3 -90%) Manton Road	3.333333 10/3(-90%)	(6) Manton Road 10/3, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 15/8, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 2 days ago. Not taken lightly. On the up for new yard but he didn't find much off the bridle at Kempton on Wednesday.
1 3rd (1) (9/2 -13%) Bantz	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Bantz 9/2, C&D winner. Winner here in January. Last of 7 in handicap (14/1) at this course (8f) 6 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. Expected to bounce back. C&D win last month before held in a stronger race over a mile last week.
4 4th (4) (7/2 +71%) Love Games	3.5 7/2(+71%)	(4) Love Games 7/2, 10/1, ninth of 11 in nursery at Leicester (6f, heavy). Off 129 days. Makes tapeta debut. No progress in nurseries last season; up in trip and tackling AW but needs improvement.
7 5th (7) (22/1 -83%) Nave Force	22 22/1(-83%)	(7) Nave Force 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, sixth of 9 in novice at this course (6f) 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes handicap debut. Poor form in three 6f runs this winter; up in trip for handicap debut; may do better.
8 6th (8) (66/1 -267%) Crangy	66 66/1(-267%)	(8) Crangy 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 6 in maiden at this C&D 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Modest form in three C&D runs this winter; more realistic task now handicapping.
5 7th (5) (25/1 +0%) Kilo Sunshine	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Kilo Sunshine 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at this course (5f) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Uncompetitive in three sprints but better expected up in trip for his handicap debut.
2 8th (2) (22/1 -193%) Rogue Endeavour	22 22/1(-193%)	(2) Rogue Endeavour 22/1, 50/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 11 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. More encouragement at Wolverhampton 11 days ago; market confidence would look significant.

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

Punters will need to be in a forgiving mood to side with BANTZ, but it may pay to do so. He posted a low-key effort in a slightly deeper race here last time, but was victorious over C&D two starts ago and must enter calculations back in this grade under a capable 7lb apprentice. Mrbluesky wasn't disgraced when fourth over a mile at Southwell last time and he doubtless has the ability to play a hand at this level. Rogue Endeavour is also one for the shortlist, while Manton Road looks a fascinating contender if turned out again quickly following his third-placed finish at Kempton on Wednesday.

Narrow preference is for BANTZ back down in trip/class. The thriving Manton Road is the obvious threat with Mrbluesky best of the others.

Manton Road is better than he showed on Wednesday but there are grounds for expecting a much better showing from KILO SUNSHINE.

17:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (11/1 +21%) Notforalongtime	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Notforalongtime 11/1, Four-time course winner. 22/1, eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and needs to bounce back. Reduced mark and first-time blinkers may spark a revival but hard to be confident.
6 2nd (6) (7/1 -40%) Mullacash Buzz	7 7/1(-40%)	(6) Mullacash Buzz 7/1, Four-time C&D winner. 7/2, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 58 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 4-19 at this venue; has made the frame on his last three starts, could be in the mix again.
3 3rd (3) (5/1 -11%) Pink Oxalis	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Pink Oxalis 5/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap (2/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and claims if she puts her best foot forward this time. Finished behind a few of these rivals last time after a good run in December, blinkered.
13 4th (13) (40/1 +0%) Jackandthefox	40 40/1(+0%)	(13) Jackandthefox 40/1, Eighth of 11 in claimer (100/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Readily passed over. Never in the first six, faced a tough task in a claimer last time, others much preferred..
14 5th (14) (14/1 -40%) Knockmore Prince	14 14/1(-40%)	(14) Knockmore Prince 14/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 18/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, running on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Best form on AW, closely matched with The Cola Brasil on running here 16 days ago.
7 6th (7) (25/1 +24%) Profit Surge	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Profit Surge 25/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (20/1) at this course (8f). Off 98 days and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Made most of the running when sixth of 11 over 1m on handicap debut, poor run last time.
5 7th (5) (8/1 -7%) Circles	8 8/1(-7%)	(5) Circles 8/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Twice a winner over C&D two years ago, recent course form gives her an each-way chance.
10 8th (10) (14/1 -17%) Villemacho	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Villemacho 14/1, 7/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f) 18 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Others preferred. Promising fourth over 1m here on second Irish start, below that level last time..
2 9th (2) (40/1 -21%) Is That Love	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Is That Love 40/1, C&D winner. First run since leaving H. D. McGuigan when ninth of 13 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D 35 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Fair form in claimers in 2023 before losing his way, should be better for a run last month.
4 10th (4) (8/1 -23%) The Cola Brasil	8 8/1(-23%)	(4) The Cola Brasil 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 12/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, not ideally placed. Should be on the premises. Holding his form; in front of several of these 16 days ago, capable of reaching the money.
9 11th (9) (13/2 -18%) Seas And Oceans	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(9) Seas And Oceans 13/2, 7/2, below form seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D, never nearer. Off 107 days. Can make presence felt if back to his best. Possible excuse for his final run last year, has run well over C&D, not without a chance.
11 12th (11) (80/1 -142%) Holly Woods Dancer	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Holly Woods Dancer 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to firm). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Joe Conlon. Plenty to find on form. Weak form last year, transformation needed on first start for Johnny Levins.
12 13th (12) (7/2 +46%) Master Garvey	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(12) Master Garvey 7/2, One win from 31 Flat runs. 4/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f) 18 days ago. Each-way chance. has run creditably over 1m at this venue on his last three starts, each-way chance..
1 \|DQ\| (1) (9/1 +10%) Senado Square	9 9/1(+10%)	(1) Senado Square 9/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 16 days ago. Place possibilities. Winner and second on two visits in December, unplaced last twice, could bounce back.

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

PINK OXALIS disappointed over course-and-distance last month but is capable of better and now wears first-time blinkers in a winnable race. The selection is a nine-race maiden but twice showed ability here last December and while undoubtedly disappointing here in January, was running on somewhat in the closing stages so blinkers might help. Three-time winner The Cola Brasil finished fourth in that recent race and should again compete, while the fifth-placed Knockmore Prince is a longstanding maiden.

The vote goes to THE COLA BRASIL, who put in good late work when fourth of 14 over C&D recently and he's just 2 lb higher in the weights compared to when proving ½-length too strong for the re-opposing Seas And Oceans here in October. The latter is respected, despite failing to fire last time, but the main danger may be posed by another who wasn't on-song last time, namely Pink Oxalis. She was behind the selection in the C&D handicap won by Amemri but was knocking on the door prior to that.

It may be worth taking a chance with the first-time blinkered PINK OXALIS who needs to turn the tables on several from her last run

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/1 +44%) Blackjack	5 5/1(+44%)	(3) Blackjack 5/1, C&D winner. 8/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago. Visor on 1st time. C&D winner; return to 6f should be beneficial; new visor replaces usual blinkers.
2 2nd (2) (9/1 +36%) Roaring Ralph	9 9/1(+36%)	(2) Roaring Ralph 9/1, Latest win at Southwell in September. 33/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 13 days ago. Well held over 7f here 13 days ago; drop to 6f not sure to be of benefit.
9 3rd (9) (12/1 0%) King's Crown	12 12/1(0%)	(9) King's Crown 12/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. Eighth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago, hampered. Ignore last time and better judged on earlier Southwell defeat of Cooperation.
8 4th (8) (11/1 +21%) Captain Vallo	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Captain Vallo 11/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Last of 7 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 6 days ago, slowly away. Not at best here last week but two C&D wins this winter & the type to bounce back quickly.
11 5th (11) (13/2 +46%) Rory	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(11) Rory 13/2, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Good third of 9 in handicap (66/1) at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago. More promise here ten days ago; P Mulrennan replaces 7lb claimer; dangerous mark.
5 6th (5) (15/2 +32%) Too Much	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(5) Too Much 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 6/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 44 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks competitive on form. Weak finish over C&D last time but she had been in good form beforehand.
6 7th (6) (13/2 +7%) Profit Street	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(6) Profit Street 13/2, Course winner. 11/2, respectable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Can make presence felt. Running creditably on AW this winter but could prove vulnerable for win purposes again.
7 8th (7) (5/1 -67%) Tickets	5 5/1(-67%)	(7) Tickets 5/1, Won 8-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D 14 days ago, just holding on. Good chance again. Game effort to beat an in-form rival over C&D two weeks ago; up 2lb; leading claims.
12 9th (12) (33/1 -65%) Galel	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Galel 33/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 13/2) 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Eight-race maiden; finishing effort lacked conviction at Wolverhampton last month.
1 10th (1) (18/1 -29%) Respectful	18 18/1(-29%)	(1) Respectful 18/1, First run since leaving Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole when 2½ lengths fifth of 8 to Tickets in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Encouraging start for his new yard here two weeks ago; now has something to build on.
10 11th (10) (10/1 -100%) Cooperation	10 10/1(-100%)	(10) Cooperation 10/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/4, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago. Not taken lightly. Runner-up the last twice; should remain competitive but losing run up to 19.

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

Runner-up on his last two starts, COOPERATION was the subject of market support when going down narrowly over this trip at Wolverhampton earlier in the month and, off an unchanged mark, the son of Mehmas gets the vote to atone for that recent near-miss. Tickets looks the main danger just 2lb higher than when winning over C&D last time, while King's Crown was last seen finishing down the field at Wolverhampton but he is the type who could easily bounce back.

TICKETS did well to score from off a steady gallop over C&D 2 weeks ago so can defy a 2 lb rise. Cooperation ran his best race for current connections when going close at Wolverhampton 11 days ago and rates the main threat ahead of Too Much, who shaped as if still in form last time.

Cooperation can make another bold bid but TICKETS is preferred in his bid to follow up his C&D win two weeks ago.

18:15 Dundalk Stakes 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/4 +45%) Ohmyviette	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(2) Ohmyviette 11/4, Lightly-raced course winner. 7/2, third of 4 in minor event back here (5f) 63 days ago. This step up to 6f should help but he's likely to find one or two too good all the same. Raced only at 5f; improver looks as though this longer trip will suit.
3 2nd (3) (16/5 +29%) Lyle The Crocodile	3.2 16/5(+29%)	(3) Lyle The Crocodile 16/5, Fair gelding. 11/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago, readily. Likely to give another good account. Made most over 7f here recently; 10lb rise for that and won't get such a soft lead.
1 3rd (1) (10/11 -14%) Brigadier Kakuru	0.909091 10/11(-14%)	(1) Brigadier Kakuru 10/11, Promising sort. Career best when winning 7-runner minor event (4/5) at this C&D 31 days ago, just holding on. Very much the one to beat with further progress likely. Front-runner on a hat-trick of C&D wins; ideal draw too.
5 4th (5) (25/1 0%) Hugo's Girl	25 25/1(0%)	(5) Hugo's Girl 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in nursery at Navan (5.8f, good to firm, 16/1), very slowly away. Off 169 days and she looks set for another struggle. Early 2yo promise but looked regressive in the summer; hard to fancy after 6 months off.
4 5th (4) (12/1 -50%) Moonhall Lass	12 12/1(-50%)	(4) Moonhall Lass 12/1, Fair filly. Second of 4 in minor event at this course (5f, 11/1) 63 days ago. Minor place money could be on the cards. Consistent maiden but looking exposed and more needed to make the breakthrough.

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

There is very little to choose between Moonhall Lass and OHMYVIETTE on running behind the long odds-on Eclairage over 5f here in December. The selection previously finished well to win a maiden and the combination of this extra furlong and Sam Coen's 7lb claim can swing things in his favour. The form of Brigadier Kakuru's win over Movin And Groovin and Powerful Lady has worked out very well since and he's now on a hat-trick after again making all over C&D last month. Lyle The Crocodile also comes here in good form after successfully forcing the pace over 7f last time.

There could be better to come from BRIGADIER KAKURU and he is taken to complete a C&D hat-trick. Lyle The Crocodile did the job well in a 7f handicap here a fortnight ago and, with this drop back in trip unlikely to be an issue, he is preferred to Moonhall Lass for forecast purposes.

Perhaps a good opportunity for the hat-trick seeking BRIGADIER KAKURU from an ideal draw

18:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (1/1 +50%) Tuscan Star	1 1/1(+50%)	(3) Tuscan Star 1/1, €32,000 yearling, Yafta colt. Half-brother to Australian 7.5f-9f winner Taraashoq and French/German winner up to 1m True Value. Much better for debut when winning 7-runner maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 21 days ago, conceding first run. Big shout under a penalty. Big improvement when justifying support at Southwell last month; respected under a penalty.
4 2nd (4) (6/4 -88%) Noble Testimony	1.5 6/4(-88%)	(4) Noble Testimony 6/4, Cost €30,000 as a yearling. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful 11f/1½m winner Ashtara out of smart 9f-10.5f winner Ashiyla. 8/15, second of 4 in novice at this course (7.1f) on debut 13 days ago, conceding first run. Likely to improve and bold bid expected. Turned over at 8-15 here on recent debut but sets standard on that form; the one to beat.
5 3rd (5) (5/1 +29%) Kinross Claret	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Kinross Claret 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at this course (7.1f) 43 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. Well-held sixth in both runs so far and he needs improvement upped in trip.
1 4th (1) (33/1 -106%) Oberon Hill	33 33/1(-106%)	(1) Oberon Hill 33/1, Tailed off in bumper. Tailed off in a Wetherby bumper in December and is best watched now switched to the Flat.
2 5th (2) (80/1 -300%) Woodrafff	80 80/1(-300%)	(2) Woodrafff 80/1, 3,000 gns foal, €9,000 yearling, Eqtidaar gelding. Dam, ran once at 2 yrs, half-sister to useful 6f winner No Nonsense. Yard 1-75 in novice events in recent years; opposable on belated debut.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

TUSCAN STAR wasn't fully extended to win a maiden over 1m at Southwell last month and is presented with a good opportunity to register back-to-back wins. Noble Testimony was a well-supported favourite when introduced over 7f here 13 days ago and although he came up short in that race, he should be wiser now and may find stepping up in trip a source of improvement. Woodrafff won't need to be out of the ordinary to be best of the rest on his racecourse bow.

NOBLE TESTIMONY was unable to justify market confidence here on debut but he still showed plenty to work on and the 7 lb he receives from penalised-winner Tuscan Star may prove decisive.

He was turned over at 8-15 here on his recent debut but NOBLE TESTIMONY sets the standard on that form and should know more this time.

18:45 Dundalk Maiden 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (11/5 -60%) Aird	2.2 11/5(-60%)	(5) Aird 11/5, Fairly useful mare. 100/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, twelfth of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 20 days ago. Holds very good form claims. Exposed maiden but C&D second in December the standout piece of form; best opportunity yet.
2 2nd (2) (15/8 -25%) Friary Road	1.875 15/8(-25%)	(2) Friary Road 15/8, Useful bumper scorer and 19¾ lengths seventh of 9 to Colcannon in Grade 2 bumper at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 40/1) 13 days ago. Likely player in this sphere. Dual bumper winner has to be of interest on Flat debut in a weak enough maiden.
4 3rd (4) (5/2 +17%) Toto Too	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(4) Toto Too 5/2, Useful winning hurdler at his best but last of 12 in novice chase at Punchestown (16.6f, good) on debut over fences 121 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell. Bumper and dual hurdle winner lost his way last year; new yard.
1 4th (1) (5/1 +38%) Disco Boy	5 5/1(+38%)	(1) Disco Boy 5/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. 40/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at this course (10.7f) on flat debut 70 days ago. Bumper-placed 6yo showed mild promise here in December; more needed, Keane takes over.
9 5th (9) (125/1 -25%) Accompanist	125 125/1(-25%)	(9) Accompanist 125/1, Once-raced filly on Flat. First run since leaving J. A. Stack when pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Naas (15.9f, heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Well beaten in a Leopardstown maiden for Fozzy Stack; pulled up recently over hurdles.
3 6th (3) (80/1 -60%) Smooth Gale	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Smooth Gale 80/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 5 in maiden (50/1) at Tipperary (12.4f, good to soft) on debut. Off 22 months. Remote last of five on debut in Tipperary maiden back in April 2023, absent since.
6 7th (6) (66/1 -32%) Jessie's Dreamgirl	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Jessie's Dreamgirl 66/1, Twice-raced mare. 200/1 and hooded for 1st time, ninth of 12 in maiden at this C&D 58 days ago. Two maiden runs here have been poor; will be of more interest in handicaps.
7 8th (7) (150/1 -50%) Mrs Wemyss	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Mrs Wemyss 150/1, No form in maiden/handicap hurdles. Low-grade maiden hurdler and surprising if she were to have an impact on Flat debut.
8 \|PU\| (8) (80/1 +20%) Unique Frequency	80 80/1(+20%)	(8) Unique Frequency 80/1, Once-raced mare on Flat. 250/1, twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (18.4f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Beaten out of sight in two hurdle runs for current yard; best watched on AW debut.

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

FRIARY ROAD won twice in bumpers including when beating Whinney Hill (won since) on good ground at Punchestown. The Ted Walsh-trained gelding may not have been suited by soft ground on his subsequent two outings and should appreciate this surface. Aird has been placed on a number of occasions at around this trip including when runner-up to Inthesmallhours over C&D in December with Jessie's Dreamgirl well behind. Toto Too has won a bumper, scored twice over hurdles and now has his first start for James Barrett, while Disco Boy can't be discounted on his third in a Clonmel bumper.

FRIARY ROAD has some useful winning bumper form to his name so is fancied to make a successful start in this sphere at the chief expense of Aird who holds very solid form claims. Toto Too is another to consider starting out on the Flat given his past exploits over hurdles.

Probably as weak a maiden as you could get and a best opportunity yet for AIRD

19:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (4/1 +0%) Jems Bond	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Jems Bond 4/1, Modest gelding. 5-time course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago. Enters calculations. On a losing run but sound form over 1m and 7f on last two starts; solid claims.
9 2nd (9) (11/2 +21%) Urban Dandy	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(9) Urban Dandy 11/2, Modest gelding. Course winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 7 days ago. Every chance if back to recent best. Close 2nd over 1m at Southwell before Christmas; not so good since but down in grade.
1 3rd (1) (7/2 +22%) Big Narstie	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(1) Big Narstie 7/2, Quirky sort. C&D winner. Three wins from 17 runs last year. 9/2, creditable third of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 4 days ago, nearest finish. Player. C&D winner; below best of late but finished strongly over 7f at Wolverhampton on Monday.
3 4th (3) (12/1 +14%) Fifty Sent	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Fifty Sent 12/1, Poor gelding. Course winner. One win from 27 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 8/1) 20 days ago, finding little. Back down in trip. Opposable. AW winner over 1m2f here in 2023; inconclusive form after layoff for new yard.
6 5th (6) (4/1 +60%) Martin's Brig	4 4/1(+60%)	(6) Martin's Brig 4/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Creditable third of 11 in minor event (10/1) at this C&D 22 days ago. Not taken lightly. Likely to be competitive on recent C&D form in classifieds, 1l behind Jems Bond latest.
10 6th (10) (25/1 -257%) Yakhabar	25 25/1(-257%)	(10) Yakhabar 25/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (12.4f, 22/1) 14 days ago, slowly away. Significantly down in trip. Two 1m4f wins here in early 2024; running back into form but major trip query at 1m.
2 7th (2) (9/1 +55%) Coramento	9 9/1(+55%)	(2) Coramento 9/1, Modest gelding. Respectable fifth of 11 in minor event at this C&D (12/1) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Something to find on form. Lightly raced; close up in similar C&D race last month; found little here next time.
8 8th (8) (12/1 +14%) Top Gun Tina	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Top Gun Tina 12/1, Modest mare. Good fourth of 9 in handicap (28/1) at this course (7.1f) 14 days ago, better placed than most. Maiden; on the premises over 1m and 7f here in two of her last 3 starts; thereabouts.
5 9th (5) (5/1 -25%) Making A Move	5 5/1(-25%)	(5) Making A Move 5/1, Modest gelding. 5/4, failed badly to justify support when tenth of 11 in minor event at this C&D 35 days ago having looked unlucky the time before. Worth another chance. Unlucky 3rd over C&D in January; well back latest (traces of blood found when scoped).
7 10th (7) (50/1 -52%) Retirement Beckons	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Retirement Beckons 50/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 50/1) 10 days ago. Popped up over C&D last March; respectable return from break; needs more.

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

Course specialist JEMS BOND is forwarded as the one to be with on the back of a couple of decent runner-up efforts in the visor (worn again). Big Narstie is a C&D winner who rates the chief danger stepping back up in trip. Martin's Brig is another solid option at this level, while the lightly-raced Coramento is not ruled out either with first-time cheekpieces added.

MAKING A MOVE might have found his last run coming too soon having looked unlucky in a similar event to this the time before so is worth another chance back from a 5-week break. Jems Bond went close in a handicap here 10 days ago and rates the main threat with the quirky but capable Big Narstie another to consider.

Jems Bond is a solid option but BIG NARSTIE hinted that he was on the way back last time out. Making A Move is respected too.

19:15 Dundalk Handicap 10.5f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (11/1 -214%) Signor Ferrari	11 11/1(-214%)	(8) Signor Ferrari 11/1, 11/2, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D 31 days ago, just holding on. Not taken lightly. Recent C&D winner 5lb higher but should be competitive.
1 2nd (1) (7/2 +22%) Trishuli River	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(1) Trishuli River 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Good third of 14 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 58 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again. Progressive C&D form of late makes her a big player again despite career-high mark.
6 3rd (6) (9/1 -29%) Rockbury Lad	9 9/1(-29%)	(6) Rockbury Lad 9/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. Latest win at Punchestown in September. Good second of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 6/1) 7 days ago, never nearer. Significantly up in trip. Strong-finishing second over 1m a week ago; first attempt at trip, big chance if staying.
7 4th (7) (4/1 +67%) Seti	4 4/1(+67%)	(7) Seti 4/1, Course winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 58 days ago. Considered. Not convinced he stayed this trip latest; not the best of draws either.
11 5th (11) (11/1 +45%) Pillar Of Hope	11 11/1(+45%)	(11) Pillar Of Hope 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving C. Moore when thirteenth of 14 in handicap (11/2) at this course (8f) 70 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Reduced mark and return to more suitable trip so don't rule out.
2 6th (2) (20/1 -82%) Vierson	20 20/1(-82%)	(2) Vierson 20/1, 10/11, career best when winning 6-runner maiden at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and well in the mix. Improved to score at 1m here recently; could improve again upped in trip here.
10 7th (10) (12/1 +0%) Highland King	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Highland King 12/1, C&D winner. Suffered a poor run when sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 33/1) 56 days ago, never nearer. Has good chance on form. C&D win came off 57 but long losing run since; remains opposable.
13 8th (13) (14/1 +13%) Fine Print	14 14/1(+13%)	(13) Fine Print 14/1, Maiden. Good sixth of 14 in handicap (7/1) at this course (12f) 7 days ago. Still needs a couple of these to falter. Recent 1m4f efforts here not without merit but more needed back in trip.
4 9th (4) (17/2 -31%) Ice Opera	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(4) Ice Opera 17/2, 7/4, good second of 6 in maiden at this C&D 16 days ago, clear of rest. Can give a good account. Recent maiden form here and definite chance back in handicap company.
14 10th (14) (16/1 +20%) Adare Beauty	16 16/1(+20%)	(14) Adare Beauty 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Down Royal (17.2f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Visor back on. Looks competitive on her best Flat form. Glimpses of form here albeit over shorter trips; not an obvious one.
5 11th (5) (4/1 +20%) Limestone Red	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Limestone Red 4/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 12 in handicap (15/8) at this C&D 65 days ago, having to pick way through. Very much one to consider. Strong-finishing C&D second in December; 2lb higher now but has to be on the shortlist.
12 12th (12) (80/1 -142%) Serengeti Sunrise	80 80/1(-142%)	(12) Serengeti Sunrise 80/1, 125/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 72 days ago. Visor on 1st time. 7f winner on AW in Britain; has struggled in three runs here and now tried visored.
9 13th (9) (125/1 -279%) Sarmiento Power	125 125/1(-279%)	(9) Sarmiento Power 125/1, 125/1, last of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 16 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Inadequate trips both recent runs; improvement possible now upped to more suitable trip.
3 14th (3) (50/1 -52%) Goldsmith	50 50/1(-52%)	(3) Goldsmith 50/1, First run since leaving Alice Haynes when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (7f, good, 40/1). Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. AW winner in Britain; second start for yard and watching brief advised on return.

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

FINE PRINT stayed on into third behind Dromore Glory last month before adopting forcing tactics when weakening in the closing stages again here over 1m4f. This drop in trip may help him to get off the mark. Trishuli River won twice over C&D and just failed to complete a hat-trick before Christmas but has been raised a combined 17lb as a result. Rockbury Lad likes to be held up for a late challenge and didn't enjoy the clearest of passages when beating all bar Little Keilee over a mile last Friday. He won over 1m1f at Punchestown last autumn and tries this trip for the first time, while Vierson won a mile maiden here a fortnight ago and also rates a threat along with Signor Ferrari and Limestone Red.

Plenty are in with a shout. HIGHLAND KING didn't enjoy the rub of the green when sixth here last time so gets the vote off an easing mark. Fellow C&D scorer Limestone Red heads the list of dangers with Adare Beauty, Vierson and Trishuli River all in the picture too.

Plenty with strong claims with slight preference for recent C&D winner SIGNORI FERRARI

19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (7/2 +13%) Barnaby	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(7) Barnaby 7/2, 5-time C&D winner. Four wins from 11 runs last year. 16/5, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D 13 days ago, driven out. Big shout at these weights. Has record of 1111351 over C&D and that latest success was 13 days ago; respected up 6lb.
6 2nd (6) (12/1 -140%) Lerwick	12 12/1(-140%)	(6) Lerwick 12/1, Latest win at Beverley in August. 17/2 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 22 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Front-running second at Southwell (1m) latest and he looks interesting on this drop to 7f.
2 3rd (2) (6/1 +0%) Zip	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Zip 6/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Fourth of 7 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 20 days ago. Can give a good account. Made all at Doncaster and over C&D in November but he's been vulnerable in last two runs.
11 4th (11) (18/1 -29%) Callianassa	18 18/1(-29%)	(11) Callianassa 18/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Very good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 28 days ago. 0-22 but she's been running well this winter and should be in the mix again.
4 5th (4) (6/1 +33%) Waiting All Night	6 6/1(+33%)	(4) Waiting All Night 6/1, 20/1, creditable sixth of 16 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 34 days ago, not ideally placed. One to consider. On workable mark and he's run respectably back on AW in last three starts; in the mix.
5 6th (5) (9/4 +32%) William Dewhirst	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(5) William Dewhirst 9/4, 4-time C&D winner. Seven wins from 22 Flat runs. 10/3, bagged 8-runner handicap at this course (6f) 22 days ago. Can make presence felt in his bid for a four-timer. Has form figures of 112111 here since November and he's open to more progress; big player.
9 7th (9) (28/1 -100%) Starliner	28 28/1(-100%)	(9) Starliner 28/1, C&D winner. 9¾ lengths sixth of 7 to William Dewhirst in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 31 days ago, not ideally placed. In the picture. Won over C&D in November but he was beaten 9l behind William Dewhirst here last time.
1 8th (1) (16/1 +36%) Juan Les Pins	16 16/1(+36%)	(1) Juan Les Pins 16/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 80/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 28 days ago. Out of sorts for some time but he's on dangerous mark and this is a big drop back in grade.
10 9th (10) (14/1 -17%) King's School	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) King's School 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Eighth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 22 days ago, slowly away. Won two in a row over C&D in December but he's not been at best in last three runs.
8 10th (8) (40/1 -60%) Danielsflyer	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Danielsflyer 40/1, 3-time C&D winner. Four wins from 11 runs last year. Ninth of 10 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 64 days ago. Six-time course winner but he ended last year on a low note and needs a big turnaround.

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WILLIAM DEWHIRST remains in cracking form, making it five wins from his last six starts when scoring comfortably over 6f here latest, and a further 3lb rise in the ratings might not be enough to anchor him. Barnaby was no match for the selection two starts ago but bounced out with a decisive victory of his own over C&D last time. He might be able to close the gap on Ben Haslam's charge, while Callianassa, Zip and Waiting All Night are others to keep an eye on.

A competitive event but BARNABY rates the pick of the weights so is fancied to follow up his recent C&D victory at the chief expense of William Dewhirst who bids to land a four-timer. Starliner, Lerwick and Waiting All Night all need factoring in too.

The vote goes to WILLIAM DEWHIRST (nap) who has form figures of 112111 here since November and is open to more progress back up in trip

20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/3 -21%) Castan	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(3) Castan 10/3, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, won 6-runner handicap (3/1) at Southwell (5f) 21 days ago. Can go well again. Conditions to suit; scored at Southwell in this headgear last time; 3lb rise manageable.
5 2nd (5) (28/1 -155%) Glory Fighter	28 28/1(-155%)	(5) Glory Fighter 28/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Eighth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Redcar (5f, soft). Off 119 days. Enters calculations if back on his A-game. Returns on a handy mark but his record fresh doesn't suggest this will be his day.
4 3rd (4) (15/2 +38%) Ganesha	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(4) Ganesha 15/2, C&D winner. 10/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 70 days ago. Has work to do. C&D winner; 0-9 in 2024 but down in the weights and a wind op could help; interesting.
1 4th (1) (9/2 +59%) Brian The Snail	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(1) Brian The Snail 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 13/2, respectable third of 6 in handicap at this course (6f) 10 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. C&D win in December off 3lb lower; not quite so good twice since.
8 5th (8) (9/1 +18%) Beneficiary	9 9/1(+18%)	(8) Beneficiary 9/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win here in January. 7/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (6f) 10 days ago, doing too much too soon. Not ruled out. Too free when disappointing here (6f) ten days ago; type to bounce back quickly.
10 6th (10) (7/2 +13%) Pockley	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(10) Pockley 7/2, 4-time C&D winner. Won 12-runner minor event (15/8) at this C&D 6 days ago. Carries 4 lb penalty and not taken lightly. Chasing a quick course hat-trick; still has plenty of handicapping scope under a penalty.
6 7th (6) (11/2 -38%) Papa Cocktail	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(6) Papa Cocktail 11/2, Shaped well when sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 11/1) 18 days ago, hampered last 1f and not recover. Merits serious consideration off a reduced mark. Well treated now and latest effort was eyecatching; dropping to 5f the worry today.
2 8th (2) (22/1 -57%) Birkenhead	22 22/1(-57%)	(2) Birkenhead 22/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to soft, 18/1). Off 157 days. Cheekpieces back on and in the mix. Had a good summer last year; feasible mark if ready to go after five months off.
7 9th (7) (25/1 -233%) Golden Rainbow	25 25/1(-233%)	(7) Golden Rainbow 25/1, 4-time C&D winner. Six wins from 20 runs last year. Latest win here in September. Below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 9/2). Off 141 days. Won six times in 2024, three over C&D; returns off a lofty mark as a result.
9 10th (9) (40/1 -60%) Street Life	40 40/1(-60%)	(9) Street Life 40/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 22 runs last year. Ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 13 days ago. More is required. Met trouble here last time but looked beaten at the time; needs a step forward up in class.

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POCKLEY will arrive full of confidence following two course victories earlier this month and, competing off a light weight stepping up in class, he might be able to complete the hat-trick. Castan appeared to benefit from the application of first-time cheekpieces (worn again tonight) when winning at Southwell three weeks ago and he looks an obvious danger, while Birkenhead and Golden Rainbow are both worth a market check at least returning from a few months off the track.

PAPA COCKTAIL caught the eye when an unlucky-in-running sixth at Wolverhampton last time out so looks the way to go in this open sprint. C&D winner Castan heads the list of dangers, although Pockley, Brian The Snail and Birkenhead can all have a say too.

Pockley is ahead of the handicapper but GANESHA, who has had a wind op since last seen, is an intriguing runner off his lowly mark.

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