1 Monday 24th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Monday 24th February 2025

There were 29 Races on Monday 24th February 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Plumpton, 6 races at Ayr, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 24th February 2025

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

13:30 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (9/2 -29%) Adela Icon	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(12) Adela Icon 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving David Harry Kelly when bit below form tenth of 16 in bumper (2/1) at Cork (16f, soft) 35 days ago. Hood enlisted for this hurdles debut. Placed in bumpers in 2023, may have needed her comeback, not discounted; hooded.
5 2nd (5) (5/4 +0%) Whimsy	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(5) Whimsy 5/4, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 9 hurdle runs. 14/1, good third of 6 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 19 days ago. Definite claims. 0-9 over timber but has run well in defeat, handles heavy ground, leading form claims.
9 3rd (9) (3/1 +33%) Paul Collins	3 3/1(+33%)	(9) Paul Collins 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 16 in novice hurdle (16/1) at this course (16.2f, heavy) 28 days ago, weakening before last. Handicaps likely to be more his bag but claims of getting in the mix nevertheless. Placed in first maiden hurdle, heavy ground may not have suited latest, can't discount.
10 4th (10) (12/1 -41%) Sioux Eagle	12 12/1(-41%)	(10) Sioux Eagle 12/1, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1¾m) who posted respectable efforts on each of her last 3 starts last summer. Betting can point the way now attentions switch to hurdling. 0-8 on the Flat and rated 73, best form on good ground, heavy conditions an unknown.
1 5th (1) (80/1 -60%) Asisaid	80 80/1(-60%)	(1) Asisaid 80/1, Fair Flat winner but eleventh of 24 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft) in October. Stamina has to be taken on trust now switched to hurdles. Two-time flat winner at modest level, likes testing ground, stamina a query, check market.
11 6th (11) (12/1 +0%) Adaliz	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) Adaliz 12/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 16 in novice hurdle (12/1) at this course (16.2f, heavy) on NH debut 28 days ago, never involved. Looks one for later on judged on that evidence. Jumping lacked fluency on debut, yard in better form now, worth a market check.
8 7th (8) (80/1 0%) Nukie's Artic	80 80/1(0%)	(8) Nukie's Artic 80/1, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 29f) Captain Cj. Probably best watched on debut. Son of Arctic Cosmos may need further in time, probably best watched on debut.
13 8th (13) (80/1 0%) I'm Flattered	80 80/1(0%)	(13) I'm Flattered 80/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, eighth of 18 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good, 125/1) on hurdles bow 65 days ago. 0-3 on the Flat, promise on hurdles debut at Thurles, place claims if building on that.
3 9th (3) (80/1 -567%) Quantum Leap	80 80/1(-567%)	(3) Quantum Leap 80/1, 9/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, good), very slowly away. First run for yard after leaving Edward Bethell and interesting to see how he fares in the betting ahead of this hurdles debut. Won off 82 on the Flat for Ed Bethell, may need further than this, hooded, best watched.
14 10th (14) (200/1 -100%) Mollys Dolly	200 200/1(-100%)	(14) Mollys Dolly 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. Tenth of 12 in novice hurdle (100/1) at this course (19.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 28 days ago, weakening before 3 out. Opposable. Potential on debut in Naas bumper, well beaten on hurdles bow, others appeal more.
2 \|PU\| (2) (11/2 +73%) Morse	5.5 11/2(+73%)	(2) Morse 11/2, Fairly useful Flat winner (stays 13f). Ninth of 21 in novice hurdle (25/1) at this course (16.9f, heavy) on NH debut 43 days ago. That experience won't be wasted on him and likely to do better in time. 80 rated on the Flat, well behind Come On The Lads on hurdles debut, may need more time.
7 \|PU\| (7) (250/1 -213%) Klap	250 250/1(-213%)	(7) Klap 250/1, £23,000 3-y-o, Free Port Lux gelding. Half brother to French hurdler Flakzane and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Caltex. Pulled up both starts between the flags. Pulled up both starts in points, related to winners but may need more time.

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WHIMSY can gain an overdue win over jumps here. The mare has been placed eight times over timber, most recently when third in a decent rated novice event at Fairyhouse 19 days ago. The six-year-old has got her head in front three times on the Flat, so she knows how to win and this looks like a nice opportunity for her now over hurdles. The Gordon Elliott-trained Paul Collins was well beaten when sixth here last month but this looks like an easier task now and he's a contender on previous form. Adela Icon showed promise in bumpers and she warrants the utmost respect now tried over hurdles for Willie Mullins.

WHIMSY is a likeable sort who again ran well on the back of a short break when third at Fairyhouse recently and she's fancied to deservedly open her account in this sphere. Adela Icon was too free on debut for Willie Mullins at Cork but she will be a threat if settling better with a hood added now switched to hurdles. Quantum Leap, twice a winner on the Flat, is also shortlisted on his first start over obstacles.

13:40 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (4/6 +8%) Nap Hand	0.666667 4/6(+8%)	(3) Nap Hand 4/6, Three-time winner on the level and has shown plenty in 2m maiden hurdles at Kempton and Huntingdon, latterly pulling clear of the rest when making a real race of it with an odds-on shot from the Nicky Henderson yard. Obvious claims. Useful Flat winner who went close at Huntingdon in latest hurdles run; the one to beat..
6 (6) (4/1 -14%) Under The Sun	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Under The Sun 4/1, Useful performer on the Flat (stays 1¼m) for Hugo Palmer and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when third in a 7-runner C&D maiden a fortnight ago. Entitled to come on for that and he should have a big part to play. Encouraging start to his hurdles career when third over C&D two weeks ago; respected..
5 (5) (5/1 -11%) Syllabus	5 5/1(-11%)	(5) Syllabus 5/1, Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1½m) for William Haggas, making the frame in 5 of his 6 starts in that sphere as a 3-y-o in 2023. Subsequently sold for 50,000 gns and it'll be interesting to see how he fares in the betting starting out over hurdles for in-form yard. Fair Flat maiden in 2023 but the long absence tempers enthusiasm on hurdle/stable debut..
2 (2) (13/2 +0%) I Play County	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(2) I Play County 13/2, Winner of sole start in Irish points and off the mark at the third attempt in bumpers at Taunton (16.5f, soft) last March, making all. Pulled up on return/hurdling bow at Wetherby but was subsequently found to have an irregular heartbeat, so he's probably worth another chance. Pulled up on hurdle debut when found to have an irregular heartbeat; tongue-tie now added..
4 (4) (66/1 +0%) Olderfleet	66 66/1(+0%)	(4) Olderfleet 66/1, Hard to warm to judged on what he's shown in a bumper and 2 starts over hurdles to date. Has shown little in three starts under rules and difficult to make a case..
1 (1) (100/1 +0%) Forlano	100 100/1(+0%)	(1) Forlano 100/1, Placed at Kempton on second of the 4 bumpers that he contested but little impact otherwise, including on recent hurdles debut at Wincanton. Well held on recent hurdles debut back from an absence; may improve on that..

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Smart Flat performer NAP HAND did little wrong in his placed efforts at Kempton and Huntingdon over timber in recent months and it could be third-time lucky for the son of Fast Company. The biggest threat is likely to emerge from Under The Sun, who arrives on the back of a third-placed hurdles bow over C&D, although market support for Syllabus on his debut over obstacles would be interesting.

It could be a case of third time lucky over hurdles for NAP HAND, who has acquitted himself well on his two starts in this sphere. That said, Under The Sun's form on the Flat was superior and he will be a serious threat if able to step up on what he showed on his recent hurdling bow here. Syllabus also boasts some decent Flat form and he's one to note in the betting.

Under The Sun is worth considering but NAP HAND is taken to build on a couple of promising placed efforts and get off the mark.

14:00 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (6/4 +20%) Runcok	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(8) Runcok 6/4, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/4, fifth of 9 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft) 44 days ago. One to consider for top yard now switched to hurdles. Expensive to follow in bumpers, should be capable of better over timber, can't discount.
6 (6) (7/4 +90%) Grey Pharoh	1.75 7/4(+90%)	(6) Grey Pharoh 7/4, €80,000 3-y-o, Policy Maker gelding. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chase winner (stayed 23f) Olofi. Didn't show a great deal in a couple of maiden points but since joined a top yard and he needs a close look in the betting. No impact in two points, dam from a good family, in good hands and worth a market check.
1 (1) (6/1 -380%) Come On The Lads	6 6/1(-380%)	(1) Come On The Lads 6/1, Promising sort. Fairly useful winner at 12f on the Flat. Very good fourth of 21 in novice hurdle at this course (16.9f, heavy, 50/1) 43 days ago. Open to progress. Rated 81 on the Flat, showed a bit more when fourth here last month, has a chance.
7 (7) (7/1 +42%) Lambay Island	7 7/1(+42%)	(7) Lambay Island 7/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Fourth of 13 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Fairyhouse (16.2f, soft) on hurdles bow 39 days ago. May well do better. Well beaten in sole bumper, better effort on hurdles bow, yard hitting form, may do better.
5 (5) (12/1 +52%) Free Flow	12 12/1(+52%)	(5) Free Flow 12/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 22 in novice hurdle at this course (16.2f, soft, 66/1) on NH debut 21 days ago. Should improve. 0-15 on the Flat, showed promise here on hurdles debut, place chance if improves on that.
4 (4) (22/1 -300%) Fortunate Lighting	22 22/1(-300%)	(4) Fortunate Lighting 22/1, Promising sort. Sixth of 19 in novice hurdle (22/1) at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) on hurdles bow, not knocked about. Off 10 months but she's open to improvement and should be involved if raring to go. Won a Galway bumper in 2023, promise on hurdles bow last April, off since, check market.
2 (2) (33/1 -136%) High Court Cave	33 33/1(-136%)	(2) High Court Cave 33/1, Thrice-raced winner under Rules. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 40/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Naas (18.7f, heavy) on hurdles bow 29 days ago. Open to improvement. Point and bumper winner, disappointing on hurdles debut, capable of better, check market.
13 (13) (40/1 -60%) Spread Your Wings	40 40/1(-60%)	(13) Spread Your Wings 40/1, Promising individual. 20/1, fifth of 6 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy) on bumper debut 27 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Hood on 1st time and should progress. Showed promise over hurdles at Listowel, may have needed latest, could improve; hooded.
12 (12) (66/1 +47%) Regards To Rose	66 66/1(+47%)	(12) Regards To Rose 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft) 59 days ago. Needs to improve. Point winner, placed on hurdles bow, beaten 85l on latest, down in trip but hard to fancy.
10 (10) (200/1 +20%) Vallon Du Plessis	200 200/1(+20%)	(10) Vallon Du Plessis 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twentieth of 22 in novice hurdle (200/1) at this course (16.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Hard to fancy. Big odds and no show in three runs here on soft-heavy, hard to make a case for.
9 (9) (300/1 -20%) Summer Is Here	300 300/1(-20%)	(9) Summer Is Here 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, seventeenth of 22 in novice hurdle at this course (16.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Readily passed over. Well beaten in all three maiden hurdles here on soft-heavy, hard to make a case for.

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RUNCOK looks to have found a nice opportunity here on his jumping debut. The Cokoriko gelding has shown a decent level in bumpers and wasn't beaten far when fifth to De Temps En Temps at Fairyhouse last month. This looks like a weak enough event for the course. Fortunate Lighting has had lengthy enough gaps between runs but was a Galway bumper winner a couple of years ago and shaped with promise on his hurdling debut at Tipperary when last seen in April. Lambay Island was a moderate enough fourth on his hurdling debut at Fairyhouse but is entitled to improve on that display.

It may well be that handicaps will bring out the best in COME ON THE LADS in due course but he has nevertheless shown enough in maiden hurdles at Leopardstown and this course on his last two starts to make him of strong interest in this race. Fortunate Lighting could be the main danger, provided that she is fully tuned-up following a break, while hurdles debutant Runcok and Spread Your Wings are also shortlisted.

COME ON THE LADS shaped with promise over C&D last month and he might not need to improve much more to figure in this company

14:12 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (4/5 -20%) King Ulanda	0.8 4/5(-20%)	(2) King Ulanda 4/5, Huntingdon bumper winner for Tom Weston last May and left previous hurdles form well behind when making a winning handicap debut in this sphere at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) recently. Escapes a penalty for that ready success and will take plenty of stopping. Escapes a penalty for last week's ready handicap debut win and has obvious claims..
6 (6) (7/2 +13%) Gorcombe Moonshine	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(6) Gorcombe Moonshine 7/2, Sole victory came over fences back in December 2023 and record in this sphere stands at 0-16. On the upside, he has performed with credit both starts so far this season, including when third back hurdling over C&D last time. Good effort when third over C&D last month and likely to play a part again..
3 (3) (8/1 +11%) Synchronist	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) Synchronist 8/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and bettered his first 2 efforts over hurdles when fifth of 11 with first-time blinkers (retained) enlisted at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) earlier this month. This drop in trip may well work in his favour now handicapping. Showed promise last time; may improve now handicapping and back down in trip..
4 (4) (10/1 -33%) Dotties Star	10 10/1(-33%)	(4) Dotties Star 10/1, Caused a surprise when winning 4-runner C&D novice (soft) last month before struggling under a penalty on desperate ground at Lingfield. Wouldn't be a surprise were he to take a step back in the right direction now pitched into a handicap. C&D winner who makes handicap debut but others look better treated..
5 (5) (12/1 -20%) John Betjeman	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) John Betjeman 12/1, Has slipped to a dangerous mark but losing run stretches back almost 2 years and he's passed over on the back of a heavy defeat at Wincanton. Exposed 9yo but has the assistance of a talented 3lb claimer; place claims..
1 (1) (14/1 +13%) Boskill Borden	14 14/1(+13%)	(1) Boskill Borden 14/1, Just the one win from 11 starts over hurdles for previous yard in Ireland and, unless the addition of cheekpieces happens to have a positive effect, he will probably come up short on his debut on these shores. 2m Tramore hurdle winner who doesn't look particularly well treated on debut for new yard..

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KING ULANDA proved a different proposition when recently scoring on his handicap bow at Musselburgh in ready fashion. The five-year-old should take all the beating racing off an unchanged mark and a quickfire double could be on the cards. A 1lb drop in the ratings can only help Gorcombe Moonshine after his third-placed effort over C&D last month and he may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of stable debutant Boskill Borden.

It's hard to look beyond KING ULANDA, who did the job in good style when making a successful handicap debut under Toby Wynne at Musselburgh and, with no penalty to shoulder, he is a sizeable step ahead of the assessor at present. Synchronist gets the nod for forecast purposes ahead of fellow handicap debutant Dotties Star.

It's difficult not to side with KING ULANDA who escapes a penalty for his handicap debut win at Mussleburgh last week.

14:25 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (9/4 +81%) So Many Roads	2.25 9/4(+81%)	(7) So Many Roads 9/4, Made a winning handicap hurdle debut here in early-2023 but didn't manage to kick on last season. Decent return after 11 months off when third of 18 back back here last month but made an unpromising start over fences at Wetherby since. Hurdles winner here in 2023; creditable 4th on chase debut latest; should build on that.
5 (5) (7/2 +13%) Breeze Of Wind	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(5) Breeze Of Wind 7/2, Had an excellent debut season over fences for this yard, winning 4 times. Progress has come to halt this term but he's still been running respectably and mark is starting to ease. Won four times on soft/heavy last term; fair form this season; on a good mark; interesting.
8 (8) (9/2 -125%) Don Brocco	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(8) Don Brocco 9/2, Dual hurdles winner who belatedly got off the mark in this sphere at Carlisle 3 weeks ago, making most with a bit in hand. Hit with an 8 lb rise for that success but still needs considering in current form. C&D winner over hurdles; won first chase on latest start; 8lb higher but should go well.
4 (4) (7/1 +50%) Ballydisco	7 7/1(+50%)	(4) Ballydisco 7/1, Losing run is mounting up and remains a maiden over fences, though went close in small field at Wetherby in November. Not beaten far when seventh at Doncaster last time but more needed to break his duck in this sphere. Yet to win over fences but close second in November; fair runs since and worth considering.
9 (9) (8/1 +20%) Wotsmyname	8 8/1(+20%)	(9) Wotsmyname 8/1, Arrives in decent form having been placed at Newcastle and this C&D but up against it from 7 lb out of the handicap. 0-19; good 2nd over C&D last time but stiffer task here as he is 7lb out of the handicap.
1 (1) (10/1 -122%) Senor Lombardy	10 10/1(-122%)	(1) Senor Lombardy 10/1, Veteran who performed with credit when second at Wetherby on first run under Rules since March 2022. That form looks solid so worth another chance after falling at the first at Kelso next time. 0-12 over fences but has won five points; creditable second on reappearance; contender.
3 (3) (12/1 -20%) Busty Boy	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Busty Boy 12/1, Multiple Irish point winner so no surprise he left hurdles form behind when making a winning chase debut at Kelso on return last season. Made the frame on next 5 starts but both efforts this winter have been poor after 7 months off. Kelso winner last term and series of good runs afterwards; below-par two runs in December.
6 (6) (33/1 -175%) Skyhill	33 33/1(-175%)	(6) Skyhill 33/1, Veteran C&D winner who ended last season in a lull but bounced right back to best after 8 months off when winning at Kelso, switch to front running serving him well. Taken on for lead when only fourth at Catterick since but does look high enough in the weights now. Nine wins over fences, latest at Kelso in December; fair run last time; wouldn't rule out.

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SENOR LOMBARDY fell at the first at Kelso last time and might be better judged on his runner-up effort at Wetherby prior to that. Nicky Richards' veteran lurks on an appealing mark and it would be no surprise to see him return to winning ways. Don Brocco appreciated a change of tactics to score in ready fashion at Carlisle earlier in the month and holds an obvious chance, while Skyhill is another to note.

This looks wide open but DON BROCCO won going away when breaking his duck over fences at Carlisle 3 weeks ago so may be able to defy an 8 lb rise. Senor Lombardy is worth another chance to build on his solid return to Rules having got no further than the first at Kelso next time. Breeze of The Wind is back on a winning mark and is another to consider.

There are plenty with a chance here but the vote goes to SENOR LOMBARDY who ran well when second at Wetherby back in October.

14:35 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (6/4 +100%) Familiar Dreams	1.5 6/4(+100%)	(1) Familiar Dreams 6/4, Promising type. Four-time bumper winner last season and also successful on the Flat last summer. 9/4, third of 12 in maiden at this course (19.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 28 days ago. Should improve and the one to beat. Bumper and Flat winner, should improve on her hurdles bow here last month, big claims.
10 (10) (9/5 +28%) Toad Hall	1.8 9/5(+28%)	(10) Toad Hall 9/5, Evens, second of 11 in bumper at Clonmel (16.6f, heavy) on debut in April 2023. Not seen since but top yard perseveres and Paul Townend seemingly prefers him to Leaky Cauldron. Good form in sole bumper in April 2023, absent since but Townend rides, check market.
4 (4) (10/3 +56%) Leaky Cauldron	3.333333 10/3(+56%)	(4) Leaky Cauldron 10/3, Point winner but well beaten on Leopardstown bumper debut over Christmas. Will surely do better at some point but Paul Townend is on the yard's other runner. Point winner, no impact in a bumper on stable debut, Townend prefers stablemate.
3 (3) (13/2 -18%) Game On	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(3) Game On 13/2, Runner-up completed start in points (Apr 2024). The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling. Off since good run in a point in April, tongue tied for hurdles debut, check market.
6 (6) (20/1 +0%) Our Soldier	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Our Soldier 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 8/1, third of 8 in maiden at Down Royal (17.2f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 60 days ago. Open to improvement. Promise in two of three starts including on hurdles bow latest after a break, may improve.
5 (5) (50/1 +0%) Milanova	50 50/1(+0%)	(5) Milanova 50/1, 80/1, seventh of 20 in maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 30 days ago. Up in trip. Didn't jump that well on debut at Fairyhouse, needs a lot more to make an impact here.
9 (9) (150/1 -50%) The Mail Train	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) The Mail Train 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, sixth of 11 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (21f, soft) 58 days ago. Modest form in points and first two maiden hurdles, needs more to make an impact here.
11 (11) (150/1 -127%) Westandtogether	150 150/1(-127%)	(11) Westandtogether 150/1, Westerner mare. Sister to fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Top Target. Dam unraced. Likely best watched on debut. Westerner mare is a sister to a hurdles winner, worth a market check on debut.
8 (8) (250/1 -25%) Sir Carnegie	250 250/1(-25%)	(8) Sir Carnegie 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Pulled up in maiden hurdle at this course (23.3f, soft, 250/1) 21 days ago. Booked for another struggle. Huge odds and no impact in three maiden hurdles at a variety of trips, one for handicaps.
2 (2) (300/1 -20%) Bitofajokelike	300 300/1(-20%)	(2) Bitofajokelike 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, ninth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Outsider. Beaten over 90l in both starts over hurdles, makes no appeal.

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FAMILIAR DREAMS needs to jump a bit better on her second outing over hurdles but is a classy sort and can get off the mark now over timber. The four-time bumper winner was no match for the exciting Maughreen on her hurdling bow, fading late on to finish third here last month. With that experience under her belt, she should step forward though. Willie Mullins saddles two in this and Paul Townend rides the long-absent Toad Hall. The Fame And Glory gelding chased home a smart horse in Shannon Royale in a bumper back in April 2023. His stablemate Leaky Cauldron may do better now over jumps having been well beaten in a Leopardstown bumper at Christmas.

The classy FAMILIAR DREAMS made a decent start to her hurdle career here last month and should prove hard to beat unless the market vibes are strong surrounding Willie Mullins hurdle debutant Toad Hall, who has been absent for nearly 2 years since finishing a promising second in a Clonmel bumper. The other Mullins runner Leaky Cauldron and Henry de Bromhead's Pookie Holler may fight it out for third.

FAMILIAR DREAMS didn't jump well on her hurdles bow last month but she should have learnt plenty and she is the one to beat.

14:45 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (5/2 +0%) Hill Of Tara	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(5) Hill Of Tara 5/2, Enjoyed a good time of it last winter, bagging 4 handicap hurdles at up to 25.5f. Offered something to work on when fifth at Bangor on chase debut/reappearance at the end of October but disappointed 4 months on at Leicester 11 days ago. Still early days in this sphere. Won 4 handicap hurdles last winter; respectable chase debut but pulled up 11 days ago.
4 (4) (11/4 +0%) Basford	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(4) Basford 11/4, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. Has taken to fences quite well this season, second of 4 at Fakenham 10 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts again. Progressing nicely over fences this season and likely there's yet more to come; respected..
6 (6) (3/1 +33%) Uallrightharry	3 3/1(+33%)	(6) Uallrightharry 3/1, Veteran who revived all of a sudden to capitalise on reduced mark at Fontwell last month but record suggests he's not an obvious type to follow up. Inconsistent but capable veteran as he showed when winning at Fontwell last time; up 6lb..
1 (1) (4/1 -33%) Morfee	4 4/1(-33%)	(1) Morfee 4/1, Goes particularly well here and returned to best form when second over C&D last month. Trip too far next time and expected to bounce back. C&D winner who didn't stay in the Sussex National but worth considering now back in trip.
2 (2) (10/1 -33%) Fern Hill	10 10/1(-33%)	(2) Fern Hill 10/1, Losing run is mounting up but he went very close at Fakenham (29.1f, good to soft) over Christmas. Struggled at Bangor next time but this easier. Not dismissed. Pulled up latest but he was back to some form previously and remains well treated..
3 (3) (25/1 +0%) I See You Well	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) I See You Well 25/1, Plenty of wins in a long career but losing run is mounting up and well held all 3 starts this season. Headgear now given a whirl. Five-time C&D winner but out of sorts this season; blinkers now added..

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Having jumped well when regaining the winning thread at Fontwell last month, dual C&D scorer Uallrightharry must enter the reckoning. However, the veteran hasn't proven the most consistent in the past and BASFORD rates a more solid proposition. Jennie Candlish's charge arrives on the back of a solid second at Fakenham and a 1lb drop in the ratings gives him a big shout. Lightly-raced chaser Hill Of Tara is also noted.

MORFEE is worth another chance having been too free over a longer trip here 2 weeks ago. Fern Hill is feared most back down in class.

This can go to BASFORD who's been progressing nicely over fences this season. Morfee can chase him home.

14:55 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (8/11 -9%) Marlacoo	0.727273 8/11(-9%)	(5) Marlacoo 8/11, Bumper winner in Ireland and has shown fair form on all 3 completed starts over hurdles for Tom Lacey, on the latest 4 lengths second to a progressive sort in 2½m Sandown novice handicap (soft) 31 days ago. Hard to beat. Bumper winner; three good hurdle runs, notably when 2nd in novice h'cap last time; chance.
6 (6) (10/3 -11%) Orkney Blue	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(6) Orkney Blue 10/3, Runner-up in a Hexham bumper for Toby Lawes last spring and has run to a fair level when reaching the frame on all 3 starts in maiden hurdles. Looks the chief threat to Marlacoo. In the frame all three hurdle runs; this appears his best trip; solid each-way chance.
8 (8) (11/2 +31%) Mountain Molly	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(8) Mountain Molly 11/2, Point winner but who was only fifth when favourite for a Newcastle bumper last April and ran to only a modest level when filling the same position in a 2m course maiden hurdle 10 months later. This longer trip should suit. May do better. Irish point winner; fair form in a bumper and a maiden hurdle here; needs to improve.
3 (3) (13/2 -8%) Highland Fashion	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(3) Highland Fashion 13/2, Second on the last of 3 starts in bumpers. Better efforts in novice hurdles 8 months apart when 15 lengths third of 9 over 2m here 5 weeks ago. Place claims again with the step back up in trip likely to suit. Good 2nd in bumper in May and fair 3rd over hurdles last time; 2m3f will suit; interesting.
2 (2) (33/1 +18%) Blakey Boy	33 33/1(+18%)	(2) Blakey Boy 33/1, Has hinted at ability in 2 bumpers/hurdles but the chances are he won't be of real interest until handicapping. Fair efforts in two bumpers and in two races over hurdles; a possible.
4 (4) (150/1 +40%) Ideal De Romay	150 150/1(+40%)	(4) Ideal De Romay 150/1, Irish point winner but only a poor maiden under Rules and faces a very stiff task out of low-grade handicaps. Exposed maiden over hurdles and fences and is facing a stiff task here.

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Highland Fashion showed more when finishing third on his second start over hurdles at this venue last time, but preference is for MARLACOO. Tom Lacey's five-year-old occupied the runner-up spot in handicap company at Sandown last time and sets a fair standard with a rating of 112. He looks well placed to get off the mark, while Orkney Blue isn't out of it either.

This looks a very good opportunity for MARLACOO to get off the mark over hurdles. Orkney Blue looks the obvious one for the forecast spot ahead of Highland Fashion.

Although Marlacoo will be hard to beat the value could be with ORKNEY BLUE who has a solid each-way chance.

15:05 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (9/4 +10%) Affinity Rock	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(1) Affinity Rock 9/4, Winning pointer who ran to a modest level on Rules bow when sixth of 18 in maiden hurdle at Naas (19.6f) 70 days ago, no extra between last 2. May do better with that under her belt. Point winner, promise on hurdles debut at Naas, this trip might suit better, could go well.
7 (7) (7/2 -40%) Mayo Shirocco	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(7) Mayo Shirocco 7/2, Shirocco mare who won on point debut (Oct 27). Interesting prospect switched to hurdling, especially if the market vibes are positive. Won a point, different ground here but she has some level of ability and she could go well.
8 (8) (11/2 +21%) Milanaway	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(8) Milanaway 11/2, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden. 18/1, ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft) 60 days ago. Capable of playing her part if shrugging that effort off. Rated 100, lacks consistency, hard to know what to expect from her back in a maiden.
6 (6) (13/2 +70%) Knocknagoran Lady	6.5 13/2(+70%)	(6) Knocknagoran Lady 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, produced best effort yet when third of 19 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 17/2) 73 days ago. Considered. Rated 86, beaten off that mark in a h'cap latest, unlikely to be good enough to win this.
2 (2) (12/1 -200%) Creadan Grace	12 12/1(-200%)	(2) Creadan Grace 12/1, Kingston Hill mare. Half-sister to useful chaser Creadan Grae, stayed 3m and fair chaser October Revolution. Represents top stable and market confidence behind her would look significant on debut. Kingston Hill mare, from a decent family, in good hands and interesting on debut.
4 (4) (14/1 -17%) Joshua's Daylami	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Joshua's Daylami 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, fifth of 12 in bumper at Naas (18.7f, heavy) 29 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Promise in bumpers, bred to stay so this trip might suit on hurdles debut, check market.
3 (3) (80/1 +0%) Cullig	80 80/1(+0%)	(3) Cullig 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.5f, good to soft, 66/1) 70 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. 0-3 in maiden hurdles, tongue tie on after another heavy defeat at Naas, others preferred.
5 (5) (100/1 -355%) Justabitofyours	100 100/1(-355%)	(5) Justabitofyours 100/1, Jet Away mare. Dam, unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 3½m) Riverside City. Made frame completed start in points (Nov 10). Betting should unearth some clues making Rules/hurdles debut. Fourth in second point but beaten 18l, may need more time, probably best watched.
9 (9) (200/1 -300%) Neska Blue	200 200/1(-300%)	(9) Neska Blue 200/1, Libertarian mare. Placed once from 3 starts in points but offered little equipped with a tongue strap (retained here) when last of 6 in bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip for hurdles bow. 0-3 in points, 80-1 and well beaten in a Limerick bumper, best watched on hurdles bow.

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AFFINITY ROCK ran well for a long way in a stronger maiden hurdle at Naas in December and should play a big part in this now. The daughter of Affinisea had won a point-to-point at Dromahane in impressive fashion the previous month and going up in trip now should suit. Mayo Shirocco is another point-to-point winner who has to be on the shortlist. The Colin Bowe-trained mare won between the flags in October and the third horse was placed in a bumper at Newcastle recently. The Gordon Elliott-trained newcomer Creadan Grace is another to note.

MAYO SHIROCCO arrives having tasted success on her only start in points back in October and could be the way to go on hurdles debut before market clues. Creadan Grace is another newcomer to note representing Gordon Elliott, with Milanaway, Affinity Rock and Knocknagoran Lad appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

A chance is taken on the point winner AFFINITY ROCK who may be suited by the step up in trip after running a decent race at Naas

15:15 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (3/1 -9%) Sole Solution	3 3/1(-9%)	(7) Sole Solution 3/1, Lightly-raced dual bumper winner has progressed with each start over hurdles since returning from a long absence and plenty like about his victory at Sandown (19.8f, Heavy) on handicap debut, making-all and showing a game attitude. Unexposed and likely more improvement to come for this stamina test. Up 5lb for a hard-fought win on handicap debut at Sandown but longer trip should suit..
2 (2) (9/2 +0%) Hititi	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(2) Hititi 9/2, Useful hurdler was second in this race last year from a 3 lb lower mark. Not disgraced over fences this season but proved himself more effective when returned to smaller obstacles (second of 12 in handicap at Exeter). Handicapped to his best but is very consistent and merits consideration. Solid performer who can play a role but likely he'll prove vulnerable off current mark..
5 (5) (5/1 +0%) Patriotik	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Patriotik 5/1, Has some notable form this season, finishing fifth in a strong renewal of the Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19.5f) in October and chasing home Red Dirt Road at Aintree on Boxing Day. Unsuited by sharper test at Ascot earlier this month, this greater test of stamina should be much more to his liking. Has posted some fair efforts this season and he possesses the ability to win this; player.
4 (4) (7/1 -8%) Jilaijone	7 7/1(-8%)	(4) Jilaijone 7/1, Ended long losing run when easy winner at Uttoxeter in testing conditions last month and ran at least as well on first crack at a staying trip when fourth of 17 in a well-run handicap Ascot (23.5f). That gives hope he can handle this greater stamina test and he's one to consider. Wide-margin winner in January; didn't look short of stamina over 2m7f at Ascot; player..
9 (9) (8/1 -33%) Gaye Legacy	8 8/1(-33%)	(9) Gaye Legacy 8/1, Winner of a pair of handicap hurdles last season, including on testing ground at Newbury and bounced back on reappearance (had run well fresh previously) when finishing fourth in warm race from 3 lb out of the handicap (Sandown 23.5f). Respected but will find it a sharper test around this track. Strong stayer who should be all the sharper for her Sandown reappearance; player..
3 (3) (8/1 +0%) Kamsinas	8 8/1(+0%)	(3) Kamsinas 8/1, Typically strong-travelling sort won a Grade 2 as a novice and an Aintree handicap on return. Showed a different side when digging deep to finish fourth at Haydock (18.9f, soft) in November and looks worth a go at this trip. Interesting but does need to bounce back from below-par effort last month. Handles most ground and can resume progress if suited by this step up in distance..
1 (1) (8/1 +11%) Hermino Aa	8 8/1(+11%)	(1) Hermino Aa 8/1, Course winner was better than ever when making a winning reappearance at Newbury (3m) under Freddie Mitchell in November but has struggled from this sort of mark since, never looked like winning when seventh of 12 in at Windsor last time. Others appear to be better handicapped. Probably needs a personal best to win this but likely to be in the mix if at his best..
6 (6) (14/1 +13%) Good Look Charm	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Good Look Charm 14/1, Fairly useful hurdler who enhanced her good record fresh when winning 8-runner handicap under this jockey at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) in December. Struggled from a 5 lb higher mark in a stronger race last month, and she may need to come back down the handicap to get her head in front again. Sandown winner before well beaten at Haydock since; has the ability to figure if at best.
8 (8) (16/1 +11%) Warranty	16 16/1(+11%)	(8) Warranty 16/1, Landed a double on the Flat in May and returned to his best over hurdles when second of 11 in a handicap hurdle at Lingfield (23f) in December. Run of good form came to a halt when fifth at Warwick (25f, 35 days ago), and he has even more on his plate pitched into a stronger race. Largely in good form this winter but probably needs more now back up in class..

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SOLE SOLUTION kept on gamely to score over 2m4f at Sandown at the start of the month and this step up in trip could unlock further improvement. The seven-year-old looks capable of defying a 5lb rise to complete the hat-trick, with his main threat possibly being Hititi after his second in this grade at Exeter earlier in the month. Previous course winner Hermino AA is another to take seriously.

With an apparent lack of pace in the race, the unexposed SOLE SOLUTION may be able to dominate this from the front, at a course that often suits handy types. He showed a likeable attitude when making-all at Sandown earlier this month and looks the type to improve now tackling staying distances. Patriotik has notable form in the book this season and he should benefit from this greater stamina test. Hititi looks solid, while Kaminsas is worth a go at this trip.

Sole Solution will be a tough nut to crack in his hat-trick bid but this could turn into a real slog which would suit GAYE LEGACY.

15:25 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (5/6 +100%) Doyen Du Bar	0.833333 5/6(+100%)	(1) Doyen Du Bar 5/6, Winner of 2 of his 4 starts over hurdles and form of C&D reappearance success is strong (runner-up The Kalooki Kid has won twice since, including a major handicap at Musselburgh). Followed up at Aintree before finding just one too good at Sandown last time and he's the one to beat. Dual hurdle winner; made all to win two races over fences (good 2nd last time); chance.
3 (3) (9/4 +10%) Dance Thief	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(3) Dance Thief 9/4, Reliable type who clearly likes it here (form figures over hurdles at this course read 23132) and while he didn't take to fences at the first attempt at Musselburgh, it was an entirely different story back at this venue recently when easily taking a 6-runner handicap. Solid claims depsite 7 lb hike. C&D winner over hurdles; off the mark on 2nd chase start over C&D last week; not out of it.
2 (2) (10/3 -11%) Brucio	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(2) Brucio 10/3, Fairly useful mare who was successful twice over hurdles last term. Not at her best in a couple of appearances so far this season and hopes now pinned on the switch to fences helping to reignite some spark. Two hurdle wins last term, the second a Listed mares' handicap; interesting on chase debut.

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DANCE THIEF made his way through the field to run out a comfortable victor over track and trip on his latest outing and a 7lb rise might underestimate the manner of that success. If he remains in similar form, he will prove very tough to beat. Doyen Du Bar hasn't finished outside of the first two home on each of his last three starts and can beat Brucio to the runner-up spot.

With a soft lead likely, DOYEN DU BAR is taken to resume winning ways having chased home a useful type in Vincenzo off this mark at Sandown last time. Dance Thief left his low-key chase debut well behind when seeing off 5 rivals with minimum fuss back here 13 days ago and he is an obvious threat. Brucio wouldn't be out of his if matching the pick of her hurdles form at the first attempt in this sphere but she's hard to get excited about on the back of a couple of below par efforts.

This can go to DOYEN DU BAR who has already won two small-field chases and is likely to get his own way up front again.

15:35 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 25f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (5/2 +29%) Rokathir	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(12) Rokathir 5/2, Lightly-raced type was in the process over running well when departing 2 out on chasing debut last month. Very interesting back over smaller obstacles on handicap debut. Ordinary maiden hurdle form, in contention when falling two out in a chase here on latest.
13 (13) (11/2 +27%) Plain Or Battered	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(13) Plain Or Battered 11/2, Best forgiven latest effort when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, soft, 10/1) 58 days ago and remains one to be interested in wearing first-time blinkers on his return from a short-break. Navan third in December was encouraging after a break, pulled up at Limerick, blinkers now.
10 (10) (6/1 +25%) Buck Rogers	6 6/1(+25%)	(10) Buck Rogers 6/1, Back to form when creditable third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft) 19 days ago. Up in trip and best run in handicaps to date came over this distance. Over four years since he won a race, recent Fairyhouse third offers some hope.
7 (7) (13/2 +74%) Cosmo Renfro	6.5 13/2(+74%)	(7) Cosmo Renfro 13/2, Raced on unfavoured part of track when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (24.3f, heavy, 18/1) 32 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Good form in first half of 2024, failed to complete twice over fences, poor run on latest.
6 (6) (8/1 +43%) Thegraveyardbookie	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Thegraveyardbookie 8/1, Turned in best effort of the season in first time tongue strap when creditable fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, soft, 16/1) 58 days ago. Entitled to build on that effort with the addition of cheekpieces. Limerick fifth at Christmas was reasonably encouraging, needs to find extra.
4 (4) (8/1 +0%) Roxhill Roise	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Roxhill Roise 8/1, Left poorly placed when respectable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, good to soft, 13/2) 71 days ago and should remain competitive if in the same form. Both wins have come over 2m5f at Tramore, ran creditably in bumpers at this track.
5 (5) (17/2 -42%) Lucky Viv	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(5) Lucky Viv 17/2, Capitalised on reduced mark when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at this course (23.3f, soft) 21 days ago but tougher task from 7 lb higher. Stayed well when winning over just short of 3m here last time, fair chance off 7lb higher.
1 (1) (11/1 +31%) Topgun Simmy	11 11/1(+31%)	(1) Topgun Simmy 11/1, Course winner shaped with little encouragement on first run since leaving John Joseph Hanlon when fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at this course (19.2f, heavy) 28 days ago, although faced inadequate test. Up in trip should help but others have stronger claims. Maiden winner at this venue last summer, out of his depth in a decent contest last month.
9 (9) (22/1 -38%) Ballinoe Blaze	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) Ballinoe Blaze 22/1, Made errors when fifth of 14 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Limerick (19f, soft) 57 days ago. Significantly up in trip and needs to brush up on jumping to be competitive on handicap hurdle debut Third in an ordinary maiden on his penultimate start, opening mark is possibly a bit high.
11 (11) (28/1 +30%) Cozone	28 28/1(+30%)	(11) Cozone 28/1, Ran poorly 33/1, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.7f, heavy) 29 days ago. Significantly back up in trip but difficult to fancy on recent form. Having a busy season and has lost form since second to a good yardstick here in November.
2 (2) (50/1 -52%) Carrig Sam	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Carrig Sam 50/1, Shaped with promise on reappearance last month before unseating latest. Needs to prove he stays this far, however. Two Fairyhouse wins three seasons ago, no sign of his best in three runs for this yard.
8 (8) (50/1 -52%) Influential Lady	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Influential Lady 50/1, Out of sorts in various events at the end of last year and hard to recommend on that evidence. Dual-purpose type whose form has been generally weak since a Flat success last June.

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There looks to be a race in ROKATHIR off this kind of mark. The Muhtathir gelding was running a big race in a beginners chase here last month before falling at the second-last fence. That looked like an improved performance from what he had shown over timber last season and he could be nicely treated here off a mark of 97. Lucky Viv got a 7lb rise for her victory over slightly shorter here 21 days ago. She saw out the trip well that day and should be competitive again. Heroes Rise was a solid third at Fairyhouse last time, despite getting turned over at a short price. He is respected but may need better ground.

Lightly-raced ROKATHIR was in the process of making a promising chase debut when falling last month, and he remains unexposed on handicap hurdle debut. Plain Or Battered would be a big threat if returning to form following a short break and a change of headgear, so he rates the main danger ahead of Heroes Rise who should be seen the better effect facing this greater stamina test.

There was some market interest in ROKATHIR in advance of Friday's postponed fixture and he may take advantage of his initial mark.

15:47 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (6/4 0%) Jongleur D'etoiles	1.5 6/4(0%)	(1) Jongleur D'etoiles 6/4, Improved to win a pair of handicaps around 3m this winter. Possibly raced on the unfavored part of the track when only third on the hat-trick bid at Southwell last time and given another chance to show his mark is still workable. Below-par third at Southwell when bidding for hat-trick but still a leading player today.
6 (6) (4/1 +0%) One Man Party	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) One Man Party 4/1, Poor maiden who ran his best race when second of 6 in 3m Fakenham handicap 10 days ago but will need more again if he's to go one better now. 0-14 but good second at Fakenham recently and in the mix if backing that up.
2 (2) (4/1 +20%) Minella Kaiser	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) Minella Kaiser 4/1, Placed on the first of 2 starts in Irish points. Beaten 31 lengths or more in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles this winter but much more realistic chance now handicapping up in trip. One to note in the betting. Well beaten in novice hurdles but third in a point and new trip could suit on h'cap debut.
3 (3) (5/1 -11%) Chancellorstown	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Chancellorstown 5/1, Showed improved form in cheekpieces when going down by only a nose over C&D in November. Has failed to back that up at other venues twice since but player if a return to Plumpton and change of headgear (visor this time) prompt a return to form. Close second of four over C&D in November but soundly beaten the next twice.
4 (4) (7/1 -17%) Jassur Des Brosses	7 7/1(-17%)	(4) Jassur Des Brosses 7/1, Modest maiden. Creditable return from 5 months off when fourth of 9 over 19.5f at Huntingdon 18 days ago. Needs to build on that now stepping up in trip. 0-10 and untested at the trip but good form of his yard suggests he shouldn't be ruled out.
5 (5) (20/1 +9%) Delgany Monarch	20 20/1(+9%)	(5) Delgany Monarch 20/1, Course chase winner in spring 2023 but has largely struggled since, including both starts this winter. Needs a return to hurdles and belated first-time headgear to spark a revival. He's struggled over fences this season; major turnaround needed now back over hurdles.

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ONE MAN PARTY outran his odds to fill the runner-up spot at Fakenham on his latest outing and he is only 2lb higher following that display. David Bridgwater's charge looks to have found an ideal opportunity to get his head in front for the first time. Jongleur D'etoiles was soundly beaten in third when attempting to complete a hat-trick at Southwell last time, but he should remain competitive. Minella Kaiser is the pick of the remainder.

JONGLEUR D'ETOILES had a possible excuse when his winning run came to a halt at Southwell 3 weeks ago and is taken to resume his progression now. If Chancellorstown bounces back to the form he showed when narrowly denied over C&D in November he might prove the main danger.

This can go to handicap newcomer MINELLA KAISER (nap) who can prove well suited by the step up in trip.

16:00 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (30/100 +32%) Bowensonfire	0.3 30/100(+32%)	(1) Bowensonfire 30/100, Irish raider took his form up a notch when landing 14-runner novice hurdle (10/11) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 27 days ago. The clear form pick. Three sound runs hurdling, off the mark when scoring by 13l latest; should go well again.
2 (2) (7/2 -56%) Serious Challenge	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(2) Serious Challenge 7/2, Very useful on Flat in Ireland and got off the mark for his new yard in 6-runner novice hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 28 days ago. Capable of better still back down in trip. Needs considering. Quite smart on the Flat; improved upon hurdle debut to win over 2m4f last time; a possible.
4 (4) (12/1 +25%) Instinct D'ainay	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Instinct D'ainay 12/1, Has been brought along steadily, sixth of 15 in novice hurdle (16/1) at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) 34 days ago, not knocked about. This Irish challenger needs to take a big step forward. Modest efforts in a point and two maiden hurdles at Down Royal; others stronger.
3 (3) (22/1 -57%) Glenville	22 22/1(-57%)	(3) Glenville 22/1, Down the field both starts in bumpers but much more encouragement when fourth of 10 on hurdles debut in novice over C&D 53 days ago. Could build on that. Sound hurdles debut when 5l fourth over C&D; this looks tougher; each-way chance.
5 (5) (200/1 -203%) Charlies Girl	200 200/1(-203%)	(5) Charlies Girl 200/1, Twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) on her NH debut 93 days ago for Shay Slevin. Lots more required for her new handler. Ex-Irish; only 12th of 14 in a maiden hurdle on debut; hood tried on stable debut.
6 (6) (200/1 -203%) Kanitamay	200 200/1(-203%)	(6) Kanitamay 200/1, 25/1, eleventh of 12 in bumper at this C&D (soft) on NH debut 34 days ago. Makes hurdles debut with significantly more needed. £40,000 3yo; tailed off in a C&D bumper on debut; looks more of a long-term prospect.

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BOWENSONFIRE could not have done it any easier when getting off the mark at Limerick last month and trainer Gordon Elliott looks to have found him another ideal opportunity. A 7lb penalty will make life tougher, but he should have too much for Serious Challenge, who was a taking winner himself at Plumpton most recently. Glenville finished a respectable fourth here and cannot be ruled out either.

Gordon Elliott's BOWENSONFIRE possesses much the best form on offer so is fancied to follow up his breakthrough Limerick victory. Serious Challenge rates the obvious threat on the back of his Plumpton success with the promise of more to come judged on his very useful Flat form. Glenville and Instinct d'Ainay can fight it out for minor honours.

Having scored in fine style at Limerick last time BOWENSONFIRE will prove hard to beat. Serious Challenge looks his main threat.

16:10 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (9/4 +44%) Blue Reed	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(2) Blue Reed 9/4, Good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 11/1) 39 days ago, finishing tired. Tongue strap back on. Looks competitive on form. Edging closer to a breakthrough win, second to an improving sort at Fairyhouse last time.
3 (3) (10/3 +17%) Coffeys Forge	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(3) Coffeys Forge 10/3, Creditable second of 12 in handicap hurdle (11/4) at Navan (21.8f, heavy) 15 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. A long way clear of the remainder when 14l second at Navan 12 days ago, leading contender.
14 (14) (4/1 +60%) Without Exception	4 4/1(+60%)	(14) Without Exception 4/1, 5/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, possibly amiss when pulled up in handicap chase at Down Royal (20.6f, good to soft) 60 days ago, pulled up 5 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. One good run over hurdles last year, flopped when 5-1 for a handicap chase on latest.
4 (4) (8/1 +0%) Silent Flight	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Silent Flight 8/1, C&D winner. Thirteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, soft, 11/1) 94 days ago. Back up in trip. C&D winner off a 7lb lower mark 13 months ago, well below best at Tipperary on latest.
13 (13) (9/1 0%) Joe's Turn	9 9/1(0%)	(13) Joe's Turn 9/1, Winner in chase at Kilbeggan in August. Modest winner at 25f in chases. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap chase at Sligo (21.1f, good, 6/1) 145 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Staying type who won a Kilbeggan handicap chase last August, could feature off this mark.
12 (12) (10/1 0%) I'm For Home	10 10/1(0%)	(12) I'm For Home 10/1, 16/1, possibly needed the run still when sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft) 19 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Runner-up over 2m3f at Limerick last season, has failed to reproduce that form.
9 (9) (10/1 -33%) Lariat	10 10/1(-33%)	(9) Lariat 10/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs. Bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Navan (20f, soft) 37 days ago. Two Flat wins, 0-20 hurdles record is a concern, place chance on this term's best form.
6 (6) (20/1 -67%) Duce Bigalow	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Duce Bigalow 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft, 200/1) 83 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Went close in a point-to-point, unconvincing form in three maiden hurdle outings.
5 (5) (22/1 -38%) Kiln Time	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Kiln Time 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) 54 days ago, pulled up soon after next. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Two wins came on heavy back-to-back in November 2023, badly out of form this season.
7 (7) (40/1 -150%) Run For Cover	40 40/1(-150%)	(7) Run For Cover 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Naas (18.7f, heavy) 29 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Hard to discern much promise from three maidens but early days yet and not dismissed.
10 (10) (40/1 +20%) Sonny Fella	40 40/1(+20%)	(10) Sonny Fella 40/1, Last of 5 in novice hurdle at this course (19.2f, heavy, 200/1) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive. Struggled in a maiden last time; pulled up on only handicap start; unlikely to feature..
1 (1) (50/1 -52%) High Honour	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) High Honour 50/1, Winner in hurdle at Sligo in August. Twelfth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft, 80/1) 72 days ago. Sligo win last August came out of the blue, no comparable form since, stiff task.
15 (15) (50/1 +0%) Nicoles Getaway	50 50/1(+0%)	(15) Nicoles Getaway 50/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Killarney (22.8f, good to soft), pulled up 2 out. Off 17 months. Struggled in two handicap outings in 2023 and now has a long absence to overcom.
16 (16) (100/1 -52%) Masterstonemason	100 100/1(-52%)	(16) Masterstonemason 100/1, Two wins from 46 NH runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good, 50/1) 180 days ago, pulled up early final circuit. Veteran whose most recent win came almost three years ago, very weak form in 2024.
11 (11) (150/1 -355%) Princess Fiadh	150 150/1(-355%)	(11) Princess Fiadh 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fell in novice hurdle (200/1) at Limerick (16f, soft) 97 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Maiden form does not amount to much, faller at Limerick in November, makes no appeal.

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BLUE REED made a bold bid from the front around Fairyhouse last month. The Cian Collins-trained gelding shot off into a huge lead but then tired late on as the in-form Duffys Hodey pounced on the run-in. The form looks solid with the winner following up since and Blue Reed is capable of winning off this kind of mark. Coffeys Forge has been placed on his last couple of starts and is another to consider, while a good case can also be made for Lariat.

It could be worth chancing I'M FOR HOME, who possibly still needed the run after another 3 months off at Fairyhouse and is on a nice mark on the pick of his form. Blue Reed has made a bright start for this yard and rates the main threat ahead of the in-form Coffeys Forge.

Though well beaten in second last time, COFFEYS FORGE (nap) has shown enough to suggest he can win a handicap of this standar

16:22 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (4/5 +0%) Demoiselle Kap	0.8 4/5(+0%)	(2) Demoiselle Kap 4/5, Easily made it 2-2 for her new yard in 9-runner handicap chase (5/6) at Newcastle (16.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Hiked up 11 lb but she's the one to beat. Made it 2-2 for yard with easy win at Newcastle recently; strong claims despite 11lb rise.
3 (3) (7/2 +13%) Caldwell	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(3) Caldwell 7/2, 3 wins from 9 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Fakenham in February. Fair winner at 16f on flat. 9/4, last of 4 in handicap chase at Newcastle (16.3f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Won over hurdles this month but soundly beaten back over fences at Newcastle on Saturday.
1 (1) (4/1 -20%) Koenigsstern	4 4/1(-20%)	(1) Koenigsstern 4/1, Dual winning pointer who landed 2m1f handicap chase at Fontwell on Boxing Day. Below-par fourth at Huntingdon (16.5f) since but sort to bounce back with cheekpieces added. Well-beaten fourth at Huntingdon but won at Fontwell two starts ago; could bounce back.
4 (4) (8/1 -14%) Birdman Bob	8 8/1(-14%)	(4) Birdman Bob 8/1, It's now 12 runs since his last win in 2023 but he wasn't disgraced when fifth of 7 in handicap chase here (19.8f, soft) 14 days ago. Possibilities. Hasn't run badly back over fences the last twice but needs something extra today.

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DEMOISELLE KAP is unbeaten in two starts since joining the Jennie Candish yard and struck with ease at Newcastle on her latest outing. The seven-year-old is 11lb higher now but has scope for further progress and she can take this step up in grade in her stride. The main threat could come from Koenigsstern, who may be helped by first-time cheekpieces after his well-held fourth at Huntingdon last month. Birdman Bob is 2lb lower than when he finished fifth here last time and needs to show more.

Jennie Candlish holds a very strong hand here and her rejuvenated DEMOISELLE KAP is hard to side against on the back of her easy Newcastle victory. Stablemate Caldwell needs to bounce back from Saturday's effort but appeals as the one to chase her home ahead of Koenigsstern and Birdman Bob.

The mare DEMOISELLE KAP can maintain her unbeaten record for Jennie Candlish, having again won easily at Newcastle last time.

16:35 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (10/3 -33%) The Jeweller's Pet	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(8) The Jeweller's Pet 10/3, Lightly-raced type who built on creditable third at this venue when winning a 10-runner handicap hurdle (soft) 13 days ago, having travelled strongly through the race. Steps into better company but he may still be improving. One for the shortlist. Won over C&D a fortnight ago; 9lb higher in this better grade but had plenty in hand.
2 (2) (7/2 +36%) Park Annonciade	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(2) Park Annonciade 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler was unable to sustain any progress over fences this season but proved as good as ever back over the smaller obstacles, finishing second over C&D in a stronger race than he faces on this occasion. Plenty to like about his chances. Reverted to hurdles with close third over C&D (soft) last month and he's a key player.
3 (3) (7/2 +61%) I Wish You	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(3) I Wish You 7/2, Novice winner (made-all) but has struggled to land a telling blow in handicaps having been handed a stiff-opening mark. Appeared to stay this longer trip when third over C&D (having been positioned in midfield) and hopes may rest on a return to more positive tactics, with first time hood now added. Improvement needed on third handicap start but unexposed and should be capable of better.
7 (7) (6/1 +0%) Wearelongterm	6 6/1(+0%)	(7) Wearelongterm 6/1, Remains a maiden but he posted his best effort to date when second in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby (24.1f, heavy) 19 days ago, chasing home a progressive type. Up 3lb for that effort but this lightly-raced 8-y-o may yet prove better than his current mark. Back to form with clear second at Wetherby last month and he's respected up 3lb.
6 (6) (7/1 -180%) Gege Ville	7 7/1(-180%)	(6) Gege Ville 7/1, Left maiden/novice hurdle form behind when making winning handicap debut overcoming 20-month absence and trouble in running to score (Haydock, 18.9f, heavy). Has been given time to get over that and while he's clearly had issues, further improvement not ruled out on only his 7th career start. Very lightly raced 9yo who defied long absence at Haydock; could have plenty more to offer.
4 (4) (11/1 +31%) Eloi Du Puy	11 11/1(+31%)	(4) Eloi Du Puy 11/1, Improved last season racking up 4 handicaps wins before below-par effort on final run when unsuited by the emphasis on speed. Should enjoy this more testing ground and one to note in betting with this effectively being his comeback run (fell at Kelso 10 days ago). Four wins last season; mid-race fall on recent belated reappearance but not ruled out.
5 (5) (22/1 -193%) Nathan Wells	22 22/1(-193%)	(5) Nathan Wells 22/1, Lightly-raced sort fared little better in first-time blinkers when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Navan (21.8f, heavy) earlier this month. Clearly one of the excellent stable's lesser lights but worth monitoring for market support with Sean Bowen taking the mount. 0-9 and well beaten the last twice but represents top Irish yard; watch the betting.
1 (1) (50/1 -178%) Perseus Way	50 50/1(-178%)	(1) Perseus Way 50/1, Useful winning juvenile hurdler for Gary Moore in 2022/23. Recorded couple of respectable placed efforts on Flat for Owen Burrows in autumn 2023 but no show over hurdles in 4 starts for Christian Williams. Revival needed on stable debut. Useful juvenile hurdler in 2022-23 campaign but struggled last year; makes stable debut.

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A revelation on his handicap debut at Haydock in December when taking control at the finish, GEGE VILLE is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and a 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Success may come at the main expense of recent course scorer The Jeweller's Pet, and Irish raider Park Annonciade, who wasn't beaten far here last month.

WEARELONGTERM ran his best race over hurdles last time and being so lightly-raced for one his age, may be able to improve beyond his current handicap mark. He can take this ahead of Park Annonciade who also looks fairly treated having bounced back to form over C&D last month. The Jeweller's Pet is progressive and merits respect despite a rise in grade.

The very lightly raced 9yo GEGE VILLE (nap) defied a long absence to win on heavy ground at Haydock in December and can follow up.

16:43 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (2/1 +56%) Mighty Soldier	2 2/1(+56%)	(10) Mighty Soldier 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good third of 17 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at this course (19.2f, heavy) 28 days ago, faring best of those held up. Needs considering. Ran his best race so far when third at this venue last month, may reach the money again.
15 (15) (10/3 +56%) Johnny Cakes	3.333333 10/3(+56%)	(15) Johnny Cakes 10/3, Proving expensive to follow this season, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (20f, soft, 9/4) 40 days ago. Never in the first three, attracted support last time, blinkers may help.
4 (4) (9/2 -64%) One And Only	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(4) One And Only 9/2, Winner in hurdle at Cork in December. Very good second of 19 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 11/4) 73 days ago. Not taken lightly. Backed up Cork win in December with second at same venue five days later, strong chance.
1 (1) (5/1 +0%) Butchers Bill	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Butchers Bill 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f, soft, 4/1) 30 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. Brother to Romeo Coolio, improvement last time, potentially interesting in this grade.
8 (8) (12/1 +25%) King In Love	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) King In Love 12/1, 12/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good to soft) 157 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Ordinary form in maidens, no encouragement from two handicap attempts before a break.
5 (5) (18/1 -29%) Ilbdare	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Ilbdare 18/1, Below form eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Listowel (18f, soft) 149 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Good runs at Sligo and Galway earlier in the season, mid-field at Listowel festival.
11 (11) (20/1 +60%) Esticky End	20 20/1(+60%)	(11) Esticky End 20/1, Unreliable individual. 7/1, refused to race in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 12 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back up in trip. Poor on last hurdle run. Others more persuasive. Refused to race on a recent visit to Dundalk, in good form at that venue late last year.
2 (2) (22/1 -100%) Our Uncle Jack	22 22/1(-100%)	(2) Our Uncle Jack 22/1, 17/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, improved to win 9-runner novice hurdle at Tramore (16f, heavy), driven out. Off 16 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Emphatic winner of a 2m maiden at Tramore in October 2023, absent since, may need this.
6 (6) (22/1 -144%) True Destiny	22 22/1(-144%)	(6) True Destiny 22/1, 9/2, good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20.3f, soft) 122 days ago. Shortlist material. Second in races at Limerick and Sligo last October, good chance if reproducing that form.
12 (12) (25/1 -25%) Huscari	25 25/1(-25%)	(12) Huscari 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Eighth of 12 in novice hurdle (150/1) at this course (19.2f, heavy) 28 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. 2m winner on AW; undistinguished maiden hurdle form but may find her level in handicaps.
9 (9) (28/1 +0%) Smackwater Jack	28 28/1(+0%)	(9) Smackwater Jack 28/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. 14/1, seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft). Off 10 months. Winner for Olly Murphy in 2019; four 2024 runs for current yard not at all encouraging..
7 (7) (40/1 -21%) Tom Kelly	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Tom Kelly 40/1, 33/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Down Royal (20.6f, good to soft) on debut over fences 60 days ago, beaten when mistake 3 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers on 1st time. Lost form for his previous trainer, no sign of a recovery in two starts for this stable.
14 (14) (50/1 -25%) Another Question	50 50/1(-25%)	(14) Another Question 50/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.6f, heavy, 33/1) 54 days ago, losing place quickly circuit out. Moderate fifth at Limerick in his first handicap, 33-1 chance when pulled up at Tramore.
16 (16) (50/1 +0%) Calypso Bluebird	50 50/1(+0%)	(16) Calypso Bluebird 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, fifteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft) 58 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Weak form in maiden hurdles over shorter distances, hard to make a case for her.
13 (13) (80/1 -300%) Kir Royal Blou	80 80/1(-300%)	(13) Kir Royal Blou 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 22 in novice hurdle at this course (19.4f, good). Off 8 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Three-figure odds in three maiden hurdle outings and has run accordingly, up against it.

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Mighty Soldier was a staying-on third behind Bridie's Beau here last time and the winner has franked that form since, so he looks a big player. Johnny Cakes disappointed favourite backers at Clonmel but might be worth another chance, although BUTCHERS BILL makes more appeal for Gordon Elliott. He showed a little bit more last time out in a Fairyhouse maiden and is very interesting now sent handicapping for the first time.

MIGHTY SOLDIER took another step forward on his second start in a handicap when third here 4 weeks ago, faring best of those help up, and shades the vote over True Destiny, who's been knocking on the door of late. The in-form One And Only is another to consider.

An opening mark of 100 gives BUTCHERS BILL a realistic chance of making a winning start in handicap company

16:52 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (4/5 +0%) Lyle View	0.8 4/5(+0%)	(4) Lyle View 4/5, Took her form up a notch when easily opening her account in 14-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 21 days ago. Hiked up 9 lb but she remains on a workable mark and merits serious consideration. Won with something to spare at Southwell; could still be well treated even after 9lb rise.
2 (2) (4/1 +0%) A Tickatickatiming	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) A Tickatickatiming 4/1, Course winner who comes here in good nick, third of 6 in 2m handicap here 14 days ago. Back up in trip and weighted to go well off a 2 lb lower mark. Course winner who ran well when third here last time and could be in the mix.
5 (5) (13/2 -18%) Arctic Angel	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(5) Arctic Angel 13/2, Posted her best effort over hurdles on her handicap debut when third of 9 at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 27 days ago. That form has been franked so she can go well again off the same mark. Third on handicap debut at Chepstow and there's room for improvement in her jumping.
1 (1) (7/1 +22%) Just A Memory	7 7/1(+22%)	(1) Just A Memory 7/1, Failed to build on earlier promise when fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Lingfield (23f, soft) 24 days ago. More needed now going into handicaps. Tailed off last time but runner-up previously; could have a part to play on handicap debut.
3 (3) (10/1 +0%) Arctic Stream	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Arctic Stream 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden and first form shown when sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, heavy) 27 days ago. May do better still going back up in trip for her handicap debut. Not obviously well treated off opening mark but could improve for the step up in trip.

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LYLE VIEW accounted for her nearest rival by over four lengths at Southwell last time and was put up 9lb for that triumph. If Neil Mulholland's mare can run to a similar level today, then she will prove very difficult to beat. Arctic Angel made the frame at Chepstow last month and is likely to be thereabouts off an unchanged rating, while A Tickatickatiming is another to keep an eye on.

Neil Mulholland has his string in good nick so his impressive Southwell scorer LYLE VIEW is taken to make light of a 9 lb hike and fend off the handily-weighted Arctic Angel. A Tickatickatiming can also have a big say in this open handicap.

The step up in trip looks the right move for ARCTIC STREAM on handicap debut and she can provide Richard Bandey with another winner.

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (7/2 -17%) Urban Road	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(4) Urban Road 7/2, 10/3, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (8.6f) 16 days ago by ½ length from Show Biz Kid. 2 lb nudge fair enough and should make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick with top amateur Sam Walker in the hot-seat. On hat-trick after scoring at Newcastle and 8.5f here; not taken lightly in current mood.
7 (7) (4/1 +78%) Visibility	4 4/1(+78%)	(7) Visibility 4/1, Tricky customer. 6-time course winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at this course (8.6f) 30 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper but others look stronger all the same. Multiple course scorer but he arrives under a cloud; he needs to take a big step forward.
8 (8) (4/1 -14%) Northern Cracksman	4 4/1(-14%)	(8) Northern Cracksman 4/1, 11/4, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 18 days ago, well on top finish. Shapes as though this trip will be within range and he has to be feared now bidding for the hat-trick on debut for new yard. On the up for Lawrence Mullaney, scoring at Newcastle/Southwell; big shout for new yard.
9 (9) (5/1 +29%) Blue Yonder	5 5/1(+29%)	(9) Blue Yonder 5/1, C&D winner. 11/2, creditable 2½ lengths third of 7 to Urban Road in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 23 days ago. Blinkers back on and, now 3 lb better off with the aforementioned rival, he should make his presence felt. C&D winner; good third at Newcastle 23 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts again.
5 (5) (7/1 +22%) Repertoire	7 7/1(+22%)	(5) Repertoire 7/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 11/4, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 30 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Looks vulnerable. Course winner and not discredited when fifth in 8.5f handicap here last month; shortlisted.
6 (6) (9/1 -50%) Ellexis	9 9/1(-50%)	(6) Ellexis 9/1, C&D winner. 12/1, won 11-runner handicap under Megan Jordon at Lingfield (10f, AW) 33 days ago, proving a neck too strong for Blue Yonder. Suited by way race developed on that occasion but, even so, she won a shade cosily and a 2 lb rise is easy to swallow. Won at Lingfield last month; up 2lb but this C&D scorer must enter calculations again.
2 (2) (14/1 -27%) Annexation	14 14/1(-27%)	(2) Annexation 14/1, 5/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 17 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Not without each-way hope on tapeta debut. Has made a solid start for current yard, Lingfield 4th latest; ought to be in the shake-up.
3 (3) (22/1 -193%) Destinado	22 22/1(-193%)	(3) Destinado 22/1, C&D winner. Eight wins from 28 runs last year, the latest at Lingfield in November. Seventh of 9 in handicap (5/1) at this course (14f) 59 days ago, hampered. Significantly back down in trip and he's opposable. C&D scorer who comes here in decent nick; he's much respected once more.
1 (1) (22/1 -175%) Show Biz Kid	22 22/1(-175%)	(1) Show Biz Kid 22/1, 33/1 and blinkered for 1st time, he took a step back in the right direction when a very good ½-length second of 10 to Urban Road on debut for new yard in a handicap at this course (8.6f) 16 days ago. Should give another good account. Back on track when second here 16 days ago; can go well with headgear again sported..

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Urban Road arrives on the back of completing a double over a furlong shorter here and a return to today's extended 1m1f distance off 2lb higher is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. However, fellow hat-trick seeker NORTHERN CRACKSMAN recently scored off 6lb lower at Southwell with something in hand and he's taken to continue his progress now under the tutelage of Mick Appleby. Ellexis is also expected to make her presence felt.

Hat-trick seekers NORTHERN CRACKSMAN and Urban Road both make plenty of appeal. Marginal preference is for the former, who has won his last two starts in decisive fashion and this stiffer test could be the catalyst for further progress. Show Biz Kid returned to form when beaten ½-length by Urban Road here recently and he shouldn't be far away if able to back that up, while last month's Lingfield 1-2 Ellexis and Blue Yonder are also accorded respect.

This is wide open but NORTHERN CRACKSMAN has thrived over the winter for Lawrence Mullaney and can make a winning start for Mick Appleby

17:10 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (1/1 +38%) Keep Tabs On You	1 1/1(+38%)	(3) Keep Tabs On You 1/1, €70,000 half-brother to fair hurdler Kells Priory. Dam, little impact in points, half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Tombstone. Hails from a stable with a good bumper record and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Has travelled a long way to make his debut and his trainer does well in bumpers.
4 (4) (6/4 -36%) Triple Crown Ted	1.5 6/4(-36%)	(4) Triple Crown Ted 6/4, Couldn't justify strong market support but still showed plenty of ability when 3 lengths second of 12 on C&D debut (soft) 5 weeks ago. Evidently well regarded and taken to go one better now. Even-money favourite when runner-up over C&D on debut and in good hands to progress.
5 (5) (8/1 -60%) Oh Janey	8 8/1(-60%)	(5) Oh Janey 8/1, Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 3¼m) Irish Cavalier. Irish stable has a healthy 13-60 bumper record here so it would be no surprise to see this Free Eagle mare go well on debut. Only sixth in a point but Northern Irish yard has very healthy strike-rate in bumpers here.
1 (1) (10/1 +17%) Blofeld	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Blofeld 10/1, Diamond Boy half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdle/fairly useful chase winner Lilting Verse and winning hurdler/fair chaser Urbanist. The betting should help guide to expectations for a yard with a 2-21 bumper record this season. 12,000euros foal; half-brother to three winners but may be one for further down the line.
2 (2) (33/1 +0%) Jack Dempsey	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Jack Dempsey 33/1, Didn't achieve much when 16 lengths second of 6 on C&D debut in November and well beaten on heavy ground back here 8 weeks later. Well-beaten second over C&D on debut; tailed off over C&D since; others are preferred.

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A promising second when going off favourite on debut here last month, TRIPLE CROWN TED looks the one to beat if building on that effort for his in-form connections. Keep Tabs On You cost a decent amount at the sales and the well-related son of Affinisea could be primed to go well on debut, while Oh Janey is another to monitor for market support on her Rules bow.

TRIPLE CROWN TED seemingly has a bit of a reputation and is taken to go one better than on his C&D debut in January. Keep Tabs On You and Oh Janey are newcomers from yards which enjoy plenty of bumper success and would represent possible threats if the betting speaks in their favour.

The Lucinda Russell-trained TRIPLE CROWN TED was a well-backed runner-up over C&D on last month's debut and is taken to go one better.

17:18 Punchestown NH Flat Race 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (2/1 +40%) Top Coeur	2 2/1(+40%)	(6) Top Coeur 2/1, Choeur Du Nord gelding. Dam ran once over hurdles in France. Stable 5-21 in bumpers this season. Would enter the reckoning if the betting vies are strong. Solid French pedigree, failed to sell as a store but has found a home in a top yard.
5 (5) (9/4 +50%) The Wager	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(5) The Wager 9/4, Califet gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Wudya, and half-brother to useful dual bumper winner/fairly useful 17f hurdle winner You Oughta Know. Dam has produced two winners and is a half-sister to smart performer Pont Alexandre.
4 (4) (4/1 -45%) Santo Sospir	4 4/1(-45%)	(4) Santo Sospir 4/1, €60,000 3-y-o, Motivator gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Tyre Kicker and fairly useful hurdler in France La Remontada. Big player for a top trainer with a strong record in this race. 60,000euros Goffs Arkle purchase, half-brother to four-time winner Tyre Kicker, respected.
3 (3) (5/1 -25%) Lord Tobin	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Lord Tobin 5/1, €85,000 3-y-o, Jeu St Eloi gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Halligator. Dam unraced. 1 of 2 for top yard with a very good record in this race. Bold show likely. 85,000euros Gordon Elliott purchase at 2024 Derby Sale. stable also runs Santo Sospir.
1 (1) (12/1 +14%) Cholo	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Cholo 12/1, Maxios gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Our Champ, stays 21f. Dam, fell sole start in points, half-sister to fair hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Nolans Pride. Half-brother to useful four-time hurdle winner Our Champ, dam fell in point.
2 (2) (33/1 -230%) Hillstar Blues	33 33/1(-230%)	(2) Hillstar Blues 33/1, Hillstar gelding. Dam unraced sister to very smart hurdler (winner around 2m) Shadow Leader. Dam an unraced sister to Supreme Novices' winner Shadow Leader, Derek O'Connor booked.

LTO Selection:

Gordon Elliott has two in this representing leading owners and the betting market may prove the best guide. Harry Swan takes the mount on SANTO SOSPIR and he could prove the pick in a race where only one has previous form. The Motivator gelding is a half-brother to a decent sort in Tyre Kicker and a mare who was Listed-placed in France. Jeu St Eloi gelding Lord Tobin runs in the Gigginstown colours. He cost 85,000 euros as a three-year-old and is a half-brother to hurdle winner Halligator. Gavin Cromwell's Top Coeur is another to keep an eye on.

Gordon Elliott has won the last 4 runnings of this bumper so it's probably best to narrow this down to his pair SANTO SOSPIR and Lord Tobin, with narrow preference for the former before any betting clues are known. Top Coeur is another newcomer from a good stable.

The early market for this race prior to postpone implied a preference for SANTO SOSPIR over Lord Tobin but it could be close

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (5/2 +58%) Miggy Magic	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(3) Miggy Magic 5/2, Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable second of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 4/1) 25 days ago, going off too hard. 0-10 but he's finished runner-up in AW handicaps in his last three runs; shortlisted.
1 (1) (7/2 +61%) Ecclesiastical	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(1) Ecclesiastical 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Sixth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, facing competition for the lead. Not taken lightly. On last winning mark and he wasn't beaten far from tough draw here latest; dangerous.
4 (4) (5/1 -11%) Rosenpur	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Rosenpur 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 9/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 7 days ago, slowly away. In the mix. Two C&D wins this year and he went close over 6f here last week; big player.
7 (7) (15/2 -88%) Maharajas Express	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(7) Maharajas Express 15/2, 4/1, didn't need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D 13 days ago, keeping on well. Should remain competitive. Came from rear when defying a wide draw over C&D last time; respected up 4lb.
10 (10) (17/2 -89%) Gustav Graves	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(10) Gustav Graves 17/2, 5-time C&D winner. Four wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win here in January. 5/4, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 16 days ago. Has good chance on form. Won over C&D last month and he's been knocking on the door on Tapeta in last three runs.
5 (5) (11/1 -10%) Level Up	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Level Up 11/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 21 runs last year. 4½ lengths eighth of 9 to Rosenpur in handicap at this C&D (5/2) 21 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not easy to predict and was disappointing behind Rosenpur here last time; risks attached.
2 (2) (11/1 +8%) Aces Wild	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Aces Wild 11/1, 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. 9/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f). Off 123 days. Merits consideration. Reliable sort who has held his form since his C&D win last July; in the mix again.
8 (8) (16/1 -191%) Nelson Gay	16 16/1(-191%)	(8) Nelson Gay 16/1, C&D winner. 4/1, didn't need to improve to win 7-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) 9 days ago. Can give a good account. Southwell win last Saturday; up 3lb but has claims if this sets up for his closing style.
9 (9) (33/1 -106%) Wedgewood	33 33/1(-106%)	(9) Wedgewood 33/1, 3-time C&D winner. 3¾ lengths seventh of 9 to Rosenpur in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 21 days ago. On workable mark and she may have needed the run back here three weeks ago; not ruled out.
6 (6) (50/1 -213%) Dark Side Prince	50 50/1(-213%)	(6) Dark Side Prince 50/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 20/1). Off 95 days. On dangerous mark but he needs to rediscover his spark after a short break.

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The combination of a tongue-tie and blinkers did the trick for NELSON GAY when rattling home to score over this trip at Southwell nine days ago. Michael Dods' inmate won with something to spare and this three-time course scorer could make light work of a 3lb nudge up in the ratings. Fellow last-time-out winner Maharajas Express may emerge as the chief threat, although consistent trio Rosenpur, Miggy Magic and Gustav Graves aren't easily dismissed.

This looks competitive with plenty arriving in form, GUSTAV GRAVES taken to record a 6th C&D win with a good pace likely to aim at. Rosenpur and Ecclesiastical head the dangers.

This looks highly competitive but the vote goes to dual C&D winner ROSENPUR, who has form figures of 22221412 since October.

18:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (15/8 -7%) Miami Matrix	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(5) Miami Matrix 15/8, Promising type. 9/1, third of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 24 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Should progress. Plenty of promise in his debut third at Newcastle (7f) and he should know more this time.
7 (7) (15/8 +77%) Red Admiral	1.875 15/8(+77%)	(7) Red Admiral 15/8, Twice-raced gelding. Tenth of 11 in maiden (125/1) at Doncaster (8f, good). Off 163 days. Has left Charles Hills and been gelded/had breathing operation. In rear in both 2yo runs and needs a transformation on return; gelded and had wind op.
6 (6) (5/1 -82%) Political Power	5 5/1(-82%)	(6) Political Power 5/1, Fair gelding. Hooded for 1st time, creditable fourth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 5/1) 12 days ago. Sets a fair standard. Sets the standard on his close second at Newcastle and he looked stretched over 1m latest.
4 (4) (15/2 -25%) Kamekist	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(4) Kamekist 15/2, Twice-raced gelding. 20/1, second of 7 in novice at this C&D 16 days ago. Probably won't be until handicaps that he fulfils his potential. Runner-up behind a 1-5 shot over C&D 16 days ago; open to more progress and he's respected.
3 (3) (9/1 +18%) Bond Diamond	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Bond Diamond 9/1, 21,000 gns foal, €70,000 yearling, Teofilo gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 8.3f-1¼m winner (stayed 12.5f) King Lear out of Falmouth Stakes/Prix Rothschild winner Amazing Maria. Gelded son of Teofilo; has wide draw on debut and best watched unless market is persuasive.
2 (2) (16/1 -100%) Arizona Rock	16 16/1(-100%)	(2) Arizona Rock 16/1, €20,000 foal, €50,000 yearling, 50,000 gns 2-y-o, Arizona colt. Half-brother to 1½m winner Made For Minds. Dam, winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 5f winner), half-sister to smart 1m-1¾m winner Bank of Burden. 50,000gns 2yo breeze-ups; yard is in decent form and he needs watching in market on debut.
12 (12) (66/1 -500%) Dream Illusion	66 66/1(-500%)	(12) Dream Illusion 66/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 8 in maiden (33/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 24 days ago, well positioned. Wasn't beaten far at Newcastle last time but was behind two of today's rivals in that race.
9 (9) (150/1 -650%) Sovereign Lad	150 150/1(-650%)	(9) Sovereign Lad 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fourth of 7 in novice (40/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Failed to build on his debut when beaten 13l over C&D last time; opposable.
10 (10) (250/1 -279%) Trust Sergei	250 250/1(-279%)	(10) Trust Sergei 250/1, Twice-raced colt. Tenth of 11 in novice at Southwell (6.1f, 200/1) 52 days ago. In rear in both his runs and he needs lots of improvement upped in trip.
1 (1) (300/1 -809%) Wild Nephin	300 300/1(-809%)	(1) Wild Nephin 300/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. 250/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at Kempton (6f) 5 days ago. Irish point winner but he's struggled at massive odds in his two Flat runs this month.
8 (8) (300/1 -500%) Red Vines	300 300/1(-500%)	(8) Red Vines 300/1, Twice-raced colt. Last of 6 in novice (250/1) at this course (5.1f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Massive prices and has failed to beat a rival in two runs here (8.6f/5f) this winter.
11 (11) (300/1 -355%) Bang To Rights	300 300/1(-355%)	(11) Bang To Rights 300/1, Once-raced filly. 250/1, last of 11 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 10 days ago, slowly away. 250-1 and was always behind when tailed off on recent Southwell debut (7f).

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MIAMI MATRIX went into plenty of notebooks when finishing an eye-catching third on his debut at Newcastle 24 days ago. Hugo Palmer's colt should have learned plenty from that experience and a breakthrough victory could be imminent. Political Power has posted two creditable efforts in defeat since switching to Charlie Clover's yard and the son of Wooded is expected to feature once more, along with Kamekist.

MIAMI MATRIX shaped well when third on his debut at Newcastle, making late headway after initial greenness held him back, and this looks a good opening for him. Form pick Political Power is the obvious threat in what looks a thin maiden.

Political Power sets the standard but MIAMI MATRIX was just behind him at Newcastle and may well be able to turn the tables here.

18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (1/1 +38%) Marinakis	1 1/1(+38%)	(4) Marinakis 1/1, Winner of classified race at Chelmsford in January. Beaten at odds on in a similar race over C&D 13 days but shaped as if still in good form and can gain compensation in first-time cheekpieces. Won at Chelmsford last month and placed on Tapeta in his three runs since; respected.
5 (5) (5/1 +0%) Marvellous Lady	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Marvellous Lady 5/1, C&D winner this month on just her second start for James Owen. Stamina possibly stretched by a much longer trip here since and big player back down in distance. First-time blinkers replace visor. Had excuse at 1m6f latest and that was after a C&D win; looks interesting back in trip.
1 (1) (11/2 +54%) Bobby Dassler	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(1) Bobby Dassler 11/2, One win from 29 starts. Only seventh of 9 in a similar race over C&D 51 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Record of 1-29 and was tailed in a classified event over C&D last time.
7 (7) (7/1 +50%) Pop Noodle	7 7/1(+50%)	(7) Pop Noodle 7/1, Modest gelding. 11/2, seventh of 9 in classified event over C&D 28 days ago. Ran in void race here since. Tongue strap on first time. Regressive 11-race maiden who has yet to be placed; needs to raise his game.
9 (9) (8/1 +0%) Send In The Clouds	8 8/1(+0%)	(9) Send In The Clouds 8/1, Three wins in late summer 2023 but has drawn a blank in a light career since. This does represent a slight drop in grade, though. 1-24 on AW and he's not made an impact in three runs this winter; others preferred.
8 (8) (22/1 -10%) Rivas Rob Roy	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Rivas Rob Roy 22/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Last of 9 in classified event over C&D 13 days ago. Bounce back needed. Had excuse over C&D (wide trip) last time and could be dangerous if he can bounce back.
2 (2) (25/1 -79%) Brave Display	25 25/1(-79%)	(2) Brave Display 25/1, Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 33/1, last of 8 in classified event at this course (8.6f) 16 days ago. Plenty to find on form. His last win was two years ago and he struggled in a classified event here last time.
3 (3) (40/1 -300%) Fandabidozi	40 40/1(-300%)	(3) Fandabidozi 40/1, Sole Flat win from 30 attempts was back in 2020 but was successful over hurdles when last seen in May. Much depends on whether he's fully primed after 9 months off. Won over hurdles last time but that was nine months ago and his sole Flat win was in 2020.
11 (11) (80/1 -100%) Stoneacre	80 80/1(-100%)	(11) Stoneacre 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 8 in novice at Southwell (1m) 38 days ago. This ia a more realistic assignment. Has generally struggled in his five runs and has plenty to prove from wide draw.

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Not beaten too far the last twice here when upped in distance, MARINAKIS looks to have been found an ideal opportunity to regain the winning thread with jockey Billy Loughnane retaining the ride. Marvellous Lady would have strong claims if bouncing back to the form of her C&D success on her penultimate outing, while Stand Free is another to consider after a respectable placed effort at Newcastle last month.

MARINAKIS may have let odds-on backers down last time but has a much more solid recent profile than most of these and can resume winning ways in first-time cheekpieces. Marvellous Lady is the obvious danger, with Stand Free best of the rest.

It might be worth siding with MARVELLOUS LADY, who won over C&D on her penultimate run and is still unexposed on AW.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (13/8 +28%) Busby	1.625 13/8(+28%)	(2) Busby 13/8, Four-time C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in December. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m, 7/2) 23 days ago. Ran in a void race here since. Visor back on. Leading claims. Multiple C&D winner; good second at Newcastle latest; big player at these weights.
10 (10) (10/3 +26%) Sun Festival	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(10) Sun Festival 10/3, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but has started 2025 with a pair of runner-up efforts in classified events over C&D. Can make presence felt again. C&D scorer who has got right back on track of late; must enter calculations once more.
8 (8) (9/2 -13%) Quick Away	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(8) Quick Away 9/2, Finally got off the mark in 8-runner classified event at this course (8.6f, 15/8) under Rossa Ryan 16 days ago. Respected again. First success in 8.5f classified event here 16 days ago; can make her presence felt again.
6 (6) (13/2 +35%) Mr Trick	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(6) Mr Trick 13/2, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (1¼m) 8 days ago. Visor back on. It's 16 starts since his last win and he beat only one in Lingfield h'cap eight days ago.
5 (5) (9/1 +36%) Limelight	9 9/1(+36%)	(5) Limelight 9/1, Modest maiden. Bit below form when sixth of 11 in classified event at this course (1½m, 25/1) 14 days ago. Down in trip. Not the easiest to catch right and only sixth here two weeks ago; more is required.
4 (4) (20/1 -122%) Daring Leader	20 20/1(-122%)	(4) Daring Leader 20/1, Modest maiden. 8/1, creditable fifth of 9 in C&D classified event on reappearance 13 days ago. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. One of the more likely types. Not disgraced when C&D fifth 13 days ago; can build on it with blinkers on.
7 (7) (22/1 -38%) Northstead Gardens	22 22/1(-38%)	(7) Northstead Gardens 22/1, Modest maiden. First run since leaving David Simcock when eighth of 9 in classified race over C&D 28 days ago. Can only watch after that. Fair maiden for David Simcock but eighth of nine for her new yard over C&D four weeks ago.
3 (3) (33/1 -83%) Cammy	33 33/1(-83%)	(3) Cammy 33/1, Poor maiden. 25/1, first run since leaving Jason Ward when sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on first time. May have more to offer for new stable. Hinted at promise for new yard when sixth at Southwell latest; could do better up in trip.
9 (9) (33/1 -32%) Reverberation	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) Reverberation 33/1, Modest gelding. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 22/1, seventh of 9 in classified race over C&D 13 days ago. Has work to do. Arrives on a lengthy losing run and beat just two in classified event over C&D 13 days ago.
11 (11) (50/1 -614%) Tenyatta	50 50/1(-614%)	(11) Tenyatta 50/1, Sole win from 22 starts did come here but hasn't been threatening to add to her tally in recent starts. Back to form when second in classified event over C&D 13 days ago; she needs to back it up.

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This can go the way of BUSBY, who may be 10 now but has shown a highly consistent level of form since scoring over 1m4f at Southwell in December. He is preferred to the likes of recent course winner Quick Away, and Sun Festival, who has finished runner-up in similar contests over C&D the last twice. Others to note include Daring Leader, Mr Trick and Tenyatta.

BUSBY is at the veteran stage now but has been in a good vein of form this winter and might be able to land another C&D win. Sun Festival has finished second in similar races on both starts this year and is feared most ahead of last-time-out course scorer Quick Away.

Philip Kirby's BUSBY is a multiple C&D winner who comes here in good form and looks the way to go.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (9/4 +10%) Sarafina Mshairi	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(5) Sarafina Mshairi 9/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good third of 11 in handicap (13/2) at this course (6.1f) 44 days ago, well positioned. Needs considering. Close third on handicap debut here (6f) last month and she's respected back in trip.
2 (2) (18/5 +40%) Auntie Jo	3.6 18/5(+40%)	(2) Auntie Jo 18/5, 8/1, excellent third of 10 in nursery at Newcastle (5f) 65 days ago. Can give a good account. Better effort when third at Newcastle and has claims if she can build on that.
1 (1) (4/1 +33%) She Went Whoosh	4 4/1(+33%)	(1) She Went Whoosh 4/1, Off 3 months before a fading fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 17 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Can take a step forward. Enters the reckoning on her best 2yo form and she's in the mix on this drop back in trip.
3 (3) (6/1 +0%) Dubai Magic	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Dubai Magic 6/1, 6/1, not seen to best effect when fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 31 days ago on her final run for James Tate. Weighted to go close for her new stable. 0-9 but she's had a couple of close calls over C&D and is in the mix for new yard.
8 (8) (13/2 -44%) Pastoral Way	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(8) Pastoral Way 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden, off 9 months before a solid fourth of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (5f, 8/1) 30 days ago. Makes handicap debut. No forlorn hope. Progressive RPRs so far and he's bred to be much better than this opening mark.
7 (7) (14/1 -40%) Woodhay Whisper	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Woodhay Whisper 14/1, Respectable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 66/1) 18 days ago. Not taken lightly. Placed at Southwell latest but was beaten 4l and that took her record to 0-11.
6 (6) (20/1 -82%) Elland Road Girl	20 20/1(-82%)	(6) Elland Road Girl 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 10 in novice at Southwell (5f). Off 123 days. First run for yard after leaving David O'Meara with more needed on handicap debut. Left David O'Meara for 2,000gns and needs improvement on handicap debut; tongue-tie on.
4 (4) (22/1 -175%) Addendum	22 22/1(-175%)	(4) Addendum 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, last of 6 in novice at Chester (6.1f, heavy), slowly away. Off 164 days. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more. Still early days but she needs a transformation now dropped to 5f on handicap debut.

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The verdict is for SARAFINA MSHAIRI, who wasn't beaten far over further when making her handicap debut here last month. A mark of 58 still looks manageable and it may be that Pastoral Way gives her the most to think about on his handicap bow. She Went Whoosh didn't show much on her return at Lingfield, but better can be expected on this occasion.

A tight-knit handicap in which marginal preference is for DUBAI MAGIC who starts out with Matt Crawley on a good mark and can gain a first success. She Went Whoosh could emerge as the main danger with her Lingfield fifth under her belt, with Woodhay Whisper and Sarafina Mshairi also well in the mix.

This can go to PASTORAL WAY (nap) who improved with each of his three runs and is bred to be much better than this opening mark.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 8.5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (10/3 +33%) Manton Road	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(10) Manton Road 10/3, C&D winner in February. Idled and caught close home when second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 10/3) 10 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Unreliable type. Record of 321132 since joining Gay Kelleway and it was a near miss last time; respected.
7 (7) (4/1 -20%) Backer Bilk	4 4/1(-20%)	(7) Backer Bilk 4/1, Lightly-raced sort who got off the mark in 5-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 17 days ago, always holding on. Up 4 lb but he's not taken lightly. Won at Lingfield last time and he's open to more progress back in trip; big player.
6 (6) (5/1 +69%) Majestic Heights	5 5/1(+69%)	(6) Majestic Heights 5/1, Winner at Brighton in October. 17/2 and blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more needed. Just one win from ten starts and his form slumped at Lingfield (1m) last time.
3 (3) (8/1 +33%) Stay Around	8 8/1(+33%)	(3) Stay Around 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, fourth of 5 in novice (40/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Stiff task. Well held in his qualifying runs and needs improvement upped to 1m on handicap debut.
2 (2) (9/1 +18%) Herkeios	9 9/1(+18%)	(2) Herkeios 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 33 days ago. First run for yard after leaving James Ferguson. Needs considering. Improved third upped to 1m at Lingfield; on unchanged mark and he's respected for new yard.
4 (4) (9/1 -100%) Boundless Poet	9 9/1(-100%)	(4) Boundless Poet 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, fifth of 8 in novice at Lingfield (6f, AW) 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut and one to consider. Handicap newcomer and he's bred to appreciate this step up in trip; one to keep an eye on.
11 (11) (11/1 +8%) Unfortunate Heir	11 11/1(+8%)	(11) Unfortunate Heir 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden (12/1) at this course (6.1f), slowly away. Off 105 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Been gelded and he could find progress now upped in trip on handicap debut; watch market.
8 (8) (12/1 +14%) Zadkiel	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Zadkiel 12/1, First run since leaving John & Sean Quinn when eighth of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Southwell (5f) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip with more required. Nine-race maiden who has been well held in last four runs and is untried at this trip.
1 (1) (14/1 -180%) Sonic Pioneer	14 14/1(-180%)	(1) Sonic Pioneer 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in maiden (200/1) at this course (6.1f) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task. Unexposed gelding and he's a possible improver upped in trip on handicap debut.
5 (5) (22/1 -22%) Latona	22 22/1(-22%)	(5) Latona 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 11 in nursery at this course (9.5f) 84 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Regressive form in four 2yo runs and has something to prove with cheekpieces now tried.
12 (12) (66/1 -136%) Master Milan	66 66/1(-136%)	(12) Master Milan 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) 52 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy. Makes handicap debut. Respected. Hasn't shown much this winter and he needs a transformation on handicap/stable debut.

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This looks wide open and only a tentative vote goes to BACKER BILK, who built on a near-miss over this C&D when scoring comfortably over 1m2f at Lingfield recently (Ignition fourth) and he appears capable of defying a 4lb rise on that evidence. It was Manton Road who touched off the selection here and Gay Kelleway's gelding is only 1lb worse off with that rival, while Stay Around and Boundless Poet could improve now switched to a handicap for the first time.

BACKER BILK hit the right note at Lingfield last time and can defy a 4 lb weight rise on the back of that idling victory. Herkeios heads the list of dangers on the back of a good Lingfield third, with Boundless Poet and Manton Road also worth considering in this very open handicap.

Preference is for MANTON ROAD, who has won twice here this year and found more progress with his near miss at Newcastle last time.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (4/5 +68%) Ray Gun	0.8 4/5(+68%)	(1) Ray Gun 4/5, Promising sort. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Kempton (12f, 18/5) 5 days ago, well on top finish. Appeals as the type to go improving and he's of strong interest under a penalty. Ready winner on handicap debut at Kempton five days ago; player under a 6lb penalty.
3 (3) (3/1 -33%) Gemmari	3 3/1(-33%)	(3) Gemmari 3/1, Promising individual. Good second of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 10/3) 40 days ago, needing stronger gallop. His mark has surprisingly been left untouched and he's a big player. Makes tapeta debut. Promising start in h'caps when fast-finishing second at Kempton latest; can go very well.
2 (2) (15/2 -88%) Return With Gold	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(2) Return With Gold 15/2, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 10/1) 24 days ago, responding well. More eneded having gone up 5 lb but this further step up in trip could help bring about further improvement. Got off the mark at Newcastle 24 days ago; up 5lb but he's very much one to consider.
5 (5) (9/1 +25%) Sydney Whistler	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Sydney Whistler 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, 8 lengths last of 7 to Ray Gun in handicap at Kempton (12f) 5 days ago. Clearly has work to do. Last of seven at Kempton (1m4f) five days ago; he needs to get back on track.
6 (6) (16/1 -220%) The Kamikaze King	16 16/1(-220%)	(6) The Kamikaze King 16/1, Very good third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 17/2) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Shapes as though this step up in trip will be in his favour and he's not discounted. Best effort when third at Kempton 12 days ago; possibilities taking a big step up in trip.
4 (4) (25/1 -150%) Flaine	25 25/1(-150%)	(4) Flaine 25/1, Latest win at Southwell in December. Fourth of 6 in handicap (11/1) at this course (9.5f) 14 days ago. Up in trip and, stil 3 lb above her last winning mark, she looks vulnerable. Below-par fourth in 9.5f h'cap here two weeks ago; she's the sort to bounce back though.

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A gelding operation and a step up to this trip worked the oracle for RAY GUN as he powered home for a taking victory on his handicap debut at Kempton last week. Having cost 135,000 euros as a juvenile, there could be plenty more to come from Jamie Osborne's charge and a 6lb penalty may not be enough to prevent him following up. Return With Gold also made a successful handicap bow last time out and he appeared to win with a bit in hand over 1m2f at Newcastle on that occasion, so a 5lb rise doesn't rule him out. Gemmari completes the shortlist.

The well-bred GEMMARI took a sizeable step forward when going close off this mark on his handicap debut at Kempton last month and can go one better here. Ray Gun and Return With Gold both improved for the switch to handicaps on their latest starts, too, scoring at Kempton and Newcastle respectively, and rate the main dangers in that order of preference. The Kamikaze King could also have a part to play if able to build on his latest effort.

Richard Hannon's GEMMARI really caught the eye when a fast-finishing Kempton runner-up on his handicap debut last time so gets the vote

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