1 Tuesday 25th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 25th February 2025

There were 20 Races on Tuesday 25th February 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Leicester, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 6 races at Catterick, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 25th February 2025

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

14:15 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/2 -80%) Everyonesacritic	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(5) Everyonesacritic 9/2, Winning hurdler who matched pick of form in that sphere when winning 11-runner handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) 2 weeks ago. A repeat should see him thereabouts again up 5 lb. Hereford success took his record in the month of February to 2-2; major player.
1 2nd (1) (17/2 +15%) Dark Mix	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(1) Dark Mix 17/2, Bumper winner who failed to progress from hurdling debut in 2 subsequent runs in that sphere and produced a low-key display when pulled up on chase debut at Market Rasen (23.9f) 3 weeks ago. Has it to prove now. Bred to do better still, being from a family that has served his trainer well.
4 3rd (4) (16/1 -14%) Fine Investment	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Fine Investment 16/1, Point winner who unseated in a Cheltenham hunter in May and did too much in front when last of 4 at Perth (23.8f) later that month. Returns from 9 months off having rejoined former stable but more needed if he's to open his account under Rules. Ran creditably on this card last year; unconvincing form otherwise under rules.
2 4th (2) (2/5 +40%) River Run Free	0.4 2/5(+40%)	(2) River Run Free 2/5, Well held in novice/maiden hurdles towards the end of 2024 but different proposition sent chasing with a tongue strap added, following up his Lingfield victory with the minimum fuss in 8-runner C&D handicap 12 days ago. Lead claims fin hat-trick bid from 6 lb higher mark. Two from two since switched to chasing; recorded the latest win over C&D; respected.
3 5th (3) (28/1 +44%) Ultra Viers	28 28/1(+44%)	(3) Ultra Viers 28/1, Runner-up twice in hunter chases over C&D. However, remains a long-standing maiden under Rules and he offered little back from 9 months off when pulled up in race won by River Run Free here 12 days ago. Passed over. Pulled up in the C&D contest won by River Run Free; usual hood now removed.

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RIVER RUN FREE continues to go from strength to strength and a 6lb rise for his most recent success over C&D may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. Conditions look to be in his favour once more and it may be that comfortable Hereford winner Everyonesacritic gives him the most to think about on the slight drop in trip. Fine Investment can pick up the pieces if the aforementioned pair falter.

RIVER RUN FREE has looked a different proposition switched to larger obstacles, following up his breakthrough Lingfield victory with the minimum of fuss over C&D 12 days ago. He holds obvious claims again with further progress distinctly possible. Fellow last-time-out winner Everyonesacritic comfortably rates the chief threat.

With further progress plausible, RIVER RUN FREE is taken to complete a hat-trick. Everyonesacritic is feared most.

14:30 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (2/1 +11%) Quian	2 2/1(+11%)	(8) Quian 2/1, Back to winning ways, on just second start for new yard, when taking 9-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 25 days ago. 5 lb rise fair and is one for shortlist Off the mark for this yard over C&D last time (2nd run after wind op); up 5lb; contender.
5 2nd (5) (7/1 +42%) Be The Difference	7 7/1(+42%)	(5) Be The Difference 7/1, Allowed to build up an insurmountable lead when winning an amateur riders' event over 25f at this course in December and posted solid fifth of 9 behind Quian in handicap hurdle (13/2) over C&D (good to soft) 25 days ago. May find himself short of pace again here, though. Won over 3m1f here in December; not run as well since (5th to Quian over C&D last time).
4 3rd (4) (12/1 +0%) Present Fair	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Present Fair 12/1, Dropped down to a handy mark and fared better than of late when respectable 8¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Quian in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft, 14/1) 25 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Warrants respect. 1-13 over hurdles; fair 4th to Quian over C&D latest; Gina Andrews is a positive booking.
2 4th (2) (10/1 +38%) Les's Legacy	10 10/1(+38%)	(2) Les's Legacy 10/1, Failed to build on promise of previous start when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago and losing run continues to grow. Not won since March 2023; on a good mark now but not been in top form this season.
1 5th (1) (14/1 -180%) Tarbat Ness	14 14/1(-180%)	(1) Tarbat Ness 14/1, Not really threatened in a trio of starts over hurdles thus far but landed a staying event on Flat here in October and could be interesting now upped in trip for handicap debut in this sphere. Good Flat record here; ordinary form over jumps; better expected up in trip on h'cap debut.
7 6th (7) (9/4 +18%) Upfordebate	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(7) Upfordebate 9/4, Off the mark, in first-time tongue strap, when landing 8-runner handicap hurdle (6/1) at Ayr (20.4f, soft) 14 days ago. 6 lb higher now but must enter calculations. Off the mark over hurdles with tongue-tie tried last time; 6lb higher; strong contender.
6 7th (6) (12/1 -50%) Knacker Trapper	12 12/1(-50%)	(6) Knacker Trapper 12/1, Off the mark at Southwell (20.4f) in May and has made the frame in handicaps at Sedgefield and Wetherby since. Needs to bounce back from a poor effort last time, though. Two good placed runs late last year; not run as well since and soft ground not ideal.
3 8th (3) (66/1 -164%) Throne Hall	66 66/1(-164%)	(3) Throne Hall 66/1, Useful sort at his best on Flat and fairly useful hurdler. However, he was very disappointing on level in Britain at the end of 2024 and went with no encouragement back over timber at Ffos Las earlier this month. Won over hurdles in Sweden in September; ordinary efforts, Flat and jumps, since.

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A step up in trip worked just a treat for QUIAN when scoring a shade cosily over C&D 25 days ago. A 5lb rise in the ratings looks more than fair and a brace could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from fellow last-time-out winner Upfordebate, who is having only his fourth start in handicap company. Knacker Trapper could also feature.

QUIAN was having just his second start for Lizzie Quinlan when scoring over C&D last month and remains nicely treated on old form. He can follow up. Tarbet Ness and Present Fair are feared most.

This can go to UPFORDEBATE, who showed improved form with a tongue-tie fitted last time. Quian looks his main threat.

14:45 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (11/2 +8%) Ronnies Reflection	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(5) Ronnies Reflection 11/2, Little show over hurdles but he got off the mark in 6-runner handicap over C&D in December. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests at Uttoxeter subsequently. Solid form over C&D in December comprised a good third and an account-opening win.
3 2nd (3) (6/1 +50%) Nine Nine Nine	6 6/1(+50%)	(3) Nine Nine Nine 6/1, C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when third of 6 in C&D handicap chase (heavy) 12 days ago. Both wins at Leicester; return to best form would give him a fighting chance.
2 3rd (2) (6/5 +100%) Jumper Madrik	1.2 6/5(+100%)	(2) Jumper Madrik 6/5, Didn't offer much in novice/maiden hurdles, but left those efforts behind sent chasing when winning 9-runner handicap at Leicester (20.1f, soft) in December. Did well under the circumstances when following up at Wetherby and capable of better still over this longer trip. Two from two since switched to fences and handicap level; capable of further progress.
4 4th (4) (9/2 +40%) Coal Fire	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(4) Coal Fire 9/2, Twice a winner over hurdles for Peter Bowen in 2023 and proved he retains a large bulk of his ability back over fences when fifth of 11 in handicap at Ludlow (23.8f) 20 days ago. Possibilities if building on that. Could go well off a handy mark with Ludlow reappearance under his belt.
1 \|PU\| (1) (5/1 -25%) Mixedwave	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Mixedwave 5/1, Won 2 of his 7 starts last term. Yet to fully fire this time round but not discredited when fifth at Doncaster on most recent outing and can't be written off from an easing mark. Scored off 1lb higher on last attempt in this grade; 1-1 at Leicester; interesting.

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It is difficult to look past JUMPER MADRIK, who scored comfortably over 2m4f here in December before doubling up at Wetherby earlier in the month. A further 7lb rise will make life difficult, but he should improve for going up in distance, with the capable Mixedwave looking best placed to chase him home off a mark 1lb lower than his last success. Making his second start for new connections, Coal Fire cannot be ruled out on the drop in distance.

JUMPER MADRIK did well to recover from an unpromising position to follow up his success here at Wetherby last time and, with further progress on the cards over this longer trip, he's taken to bring up the hat-trick. Mixedwave has slipped to a good mark and seems to be coming to the boil, so is feared most.

Hat-trick seeker JUMPER MADRIK (nap) looks capable of further improvement and is first choice ahead of Ronnies Reflection.

15:00 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/4 +44%) Treaty Boy	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(1) Treaty Boy 9/4, Made a winning chase debut over C&D on final run for Rebecca Menzies but unable to build on that for current yard, though trip too far at Newcastle latest. Back on winning mark now at least. Only win was over C&D last February (also 2nd in this race); back on same mark; a possible.
6 2nd (6) (25/1 +38%) Zara's Universe	25 25/1(+38%)	(6) Zara's Universe 25/1, Gained a third success over fences at Southwell (15.8f) in March but her form has been mixed since (including over hurdles), well held back chasing last 2 starts. Others more persuasive. Southwell chase winner in March 2024; rather disappointing this season; bit to prove.
2 3rd (2) (15/2 -67%) Fearless Action	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(2) Fearless Action 15/2, Won at Kelso last season and good runner-up efforts 2 of 4 starts this term. Shaped as if amiss other 2 starts, including last time, but type to bounce back. In and out this season (suffered from post-race heat stress on last 2 starts); unreliable.
7 4th (7) (9/2 +44%) Fathers Advice	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(7) Fathers Advice 9/2, Long-standing maiden over hurdles/fences. Turned in his best effort of the season fitted with this headgear when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ayr 5 weeks ago but remains opposable for win purposes back over fences. 0-27 over jumps; good 4th over hurdles in new headgear last time; wind op since; chance.
3 5th (3) (4/1 -129%) Beat The Edge	4 4/1(-129%)	(3) Beat The Edge 4/1, In decent form for new yard, including a 19f win here on New Year's Day. However, should have won at Sedgefield 3 weeks ago, idled markedly run-in and headed dying strides, so clearly not straightforward. 2-26 over fences, second win over 2m3f here last month; good run latest; each-way chance.
8 6th (8) (50/1 +0%) Edmond Dantes	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Edmond Dantes 50/1, Modest maiden hurdler at best. Hasn't taken to chasing. Yet to win over jumps; well beaten this term; others appeal more.
4 \|PU\| (4) (3/1 +25%) My Portia	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) My Portia 3/1, Justified good support in going one better than at Leicester when scoring at Market Rasen last month. Lost all hope with a serious error back at former course 12 days ago and well worth another chance. Market Rasen winner in December; excuses for poor run latest; best form going right-handed.

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A drop in distance saw a much-improved performance from recent Sedgefield runner-up BEAT THE EDGE and another bold bid is forecast. Micky Hammond's inmate only gave way in the closing stages over an extended 2m3f that day and this trip could really suit. Treaty Boy's stamina also appeared to ebb away when finishing sixth over an extended 2m4f at Newcastle latest and he isn't taken lightly racing off his last winning mark. Fearless Action is also noted.

MY PORTIA is clearly an improved model all of a sudden and can quickly resume winning ways after a serious jumping error cost her all chance at Leicester 12 days ago. Fearless Action and Beat The Edge both have risks attached to them for different reasons but are also capable, too.

The suggestion is FATHERS ADVICE, who has yet to win over jumps but has run creditably on several occasions including last time.

15:15 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (9/4 +44%) Shesupincourt	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(4) Shesupincourt 9/4, Not the most reliable but returned to form when third of 10 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Huntingdon (25f, soft) 19 days ago and would be dangerous if in same form back over the larger obstacles here. 0-6 over fences but has bits of respectable form and current mark is workable.
2 2nd (2) (7/4 -8%) Overabottleofred	1.75 7/4(-8%)	(2) Overabottleofred 7/4, Stepped up on what she had showed in handful of runs over hurdles when runner-up on chase debut at this course (22.7f, soft) in December, pulling clear of the third. Strong claims off the same mark. Clear second at this track (chase debut) last time; strong contender off the same mark.
3 3rd (3) (11/4 -22%) Lady Pretender	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(3) Lady Pretender 11/4, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France who posted best efforts for current yard when placed in handicap chases at Wincanton (15.7f) and this course (15.9f) in December. Jumping lacked fluency when well held at Taunton since but must enter calculations here. Clear second at this course on penultimate start; fighting chance on that form.
1 4th (1) (13/2 -44%) Tilly Toughnut	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(1) Tilly Toughnut 13/2, Much improved when making a successful handicap hurdle debut at Exeter a year ago. However, wasn't able to repeat that effort in her 2 subsequent outings that season and seemingly hasn't taken to chasing thus far. May prove resurgent dropped in class; won off 4lb higher over hurdles last February.
5 \|F\| (5) (50/1 +0%) Nancy Till	50 50/1(+0%)	(5) Nancy Till 50/1, Made frame both starts in Irish points but hasn't offered a great deal under Rules and arrives on back of poor effort over hurdles at Bangor. 3 lb out of the handicap. Has the weakest form claims in this field.

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The suggestion is OVERABOTTLEOFRED, who showed improvement from first to second start over fences when runner-up over further here last time out. The form of that race has worked out well since and Tom Gretton's charge may be able to get off the mark on the drop in trip. Lady Pretender has strong claims on her penultimate second here over 2m, while Shesupincourt looks to build upon a respectable placed effort over further at Huntingdon last time out.

Preference is for OVERABOTTLEOFRED, who bettered her hurdles form at the first time of asking in this discipline here in December and is entitled to build on that. Lady Pretender rates the chief threat.

Lightly raced OVERABOTTLEOFRED could well take another step forward and open her account. Lady Pretender is feared most.

15:30 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/10 +45%) Ballyvango	1.1 11/10(+45%)	(1) Ballyvango 11/10, Fair in bumpers and similar form in maiden hurdles, including when second to Rubber Ball (winner again since) at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) the previous month, carrying head bit awkwardly. Has leading claims on that form and should go well again. Creditable second at Kelso and Uttoxeter since wearing a hood; solid claims.
7 2nd (7) (8/1 +20%) The Last Cloud	8 8/1(+20%)	(7) The Last Cloud 8/1, Bettered hurdling debut form upped markedly in trip when third in 7-runner maiden at this course (25.3f, good to soft, 33/1) 15 days ago. Return to appreciably shorter unlikely to suit. Likely player provided latest effort (third over 3m1f here) is backed up.
6 3rd (6) (10/1 -122%) Solent Gateway	10 10/1(-122%)	(6) Solent Gateway 10/1, Fairly useful stayer on the Flat for Hugo Palmer (sold 9,000 gns), had usual headgear/tongue strap retained for hurdling debut and looked badly in need of the experience when fourth of 9 at Wetherby in December. May do better. Modest fourth at Wetherby but should be capable of better (useful on Flat).
3 4th (3) (50/1 -52%) Mafia Power	50 50/1(-52%)	(3) Mafia Power 50/1, Fair performer on the Flat (stays 1½m) for Archie Watson and showed some promise at Sedgefield on hurdling debut. Pulled up next 2 starts but has added to his tally on the Flat since. Far from solid on hurdles form; recorded subsequent Flat win in a low grade.
8 5th (8) (200/1 +0%) Florita	200 200/1(+0%)	(8) Florita 200/1, Runner-up on the last 2 of her 3 starts in points but has finished well held in a trio of starts over hurdles. Poor claims on rules form.
9 6th (9) (150/1 +25%) Stellarmasterpiece	150 150/1(+25%)	(9) Stellarmasterpiece 150/1, Modest on Flat (stays 1½m) but has shown little in maiden/novice hurdles. Flat winner at this venue; weak claims on hurdles form.
10 7th (10) (100/1 -150%) Likleman	100 100/1(-150%)	(10) Likleman 100/1, Modest miler on the Flat and showed a bit more than first time up over hurdles (hooded) when fourth of 18 in Wetherby juvenile (2m, heavy) 13 days ago, despite refusing to settle. More needed again. Needs to improve on latest effort and remains a hard-puller.
5 8th (5) (50/1 -257%) Never Seen Again	50 50/1(-257%)	(5) Never Seen Again 50/1, Half-brother to numerous winners on Flat, including useful 1½m-13f winner Bolder Bob. Dam unraced. Stuck to his task when fourth in an Irish bumper for Darren Bunyan in 2022. Off since and has moved yards. Has had a breathing operation. Absent since finishing fourth in Irish bumper in September 2022.
11 9th (11) (11/10 +8%) Spaceport	1.1 11/10(+8%)	(11) Spaceport 11/10, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Sonning (winner around 2m, by The Gurkha). Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1¾m), successful twice in 2024, mid-division last time. Very interesting hurdling debutant in the context of this race. Fairly useful on Flat; sold for 100,000gns since last run; Triumph entry; respected.
4 \|PU\| (4) (200/1 +0%) Mythical	200 200/1(+0%)	(4) Mythical 200/1, Modest Flat winner who has shown nothing in a pair of hurdle events at Wetherby. Has achieved little since switched to this code.
2 \|PU\| (2) (300/1 -50%) Macho Sun	300 300/1(-50%)	(2) Macho Sun 300/1, Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1¼m) who achieved nothing on Sedgefield hurdling debut in November. Absent since a heavy defeat switched to hurdles in November.

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The Last Cloud offered more encouragement on his third-placed effort over an extended 3m1f at this venue 15 days ago and he's heading in the right direction. However, this marked drop in distance is an obvious concern, so BALLYVANGO rates the one to be with. Martin Keighley's gelding has filled the runner-up spot on his last two outings and a breakthrough victory looks imminent. Solent Gateway could figure too.

SPACEPORT, a fairly useful dual winner on the Flat, is a most interesting hurdling debutant in the context of this race and is selected to get his career in this sphere off to the perfect start. Ballyvango hasn't looked totally straightforward but has shown a fair level of ability on all 3 hurdle starts to date and should go well once more. Solent Gateway can fill the places if going the right way from his Wetherby hurdle bow.

Fairly useful recruit SPACEPORT holds a leading chance provided he takes well to hurdles. Ballyvango is a solid danger.

15:45 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/1 -14%) Mr Grey Sky	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Mr Grey Sky 4/1, Dual winner at this sort of trip last term who arrives on back of creditable third of 7 in handicap chase (8/1) at Exeter (17.5f, heavy) last month. Now 4 lb below last winning mark so warrants respect. Well beaten on seasonal debut but got back on track last month and remains well treated.
4 2nd (4) (2/1 -14%) Lucky Lugger	2 2/1(-14%)	(4) Lucky Lugger 2/1, Off the mark at sixth time of asking over fences when easily taking 5-runner handicap chase at Uttoxeter (16f, heavy) 17 days ago. 5 lb higher now but holds strong claims nonetheless. Consistent since switched to fences in the autumn and got a win on the board this month.
1 3rd (1) (6/1 +25%) Do Your Job	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Do Your Job 6/1, Veteran chaser who made final start for Lucinda Russell a winning one at Wetherby 15 months ago. Largely disappointed for current yard since but mark continues to tumble as a result. Regressive veteran who needs to turn a corner.
3 \|RR\| (3) (11/8 +21%) Diamond Dice	1.375 11/8(+21%)	(3) Diamond Dice 11/8, Hurdles winner who found improvement when runner-up on chase debut at Wincanton (20.2f) in January. Just 1 lb higher now but has since unseated rider at Carlisle, after whipping round at the start, so clearly comes with some risks attached. Blotted copybook on latest outing but made good start to chasing career in January.

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LUCKY LUGGER had been a model of consistency since being sent over fences prior to his recent Uttoxeter romp. Matt Sheppard's gelding was raised 5lb for that performance but he's tasked with a similar scenario today, and looks to have outstanding claims once again. Diamond Dice will have frustrated favourite backers when whipping round and unseating his rider at the start last time but he should go very close if behaving himself today. Mr Grey Sky can chase the pair home.

LUCKY LUGGER gained reward for his consistency when scoring at Uttoxeter earlier this month and looks the safest option in a tricky-looking contest. Diamond Dice rather blotted his copybook at Carlisle last time but will be dangerous if putting his best foot forward.

Well-handicapped 11yo MR GREY SKY returned to form with a pretty good effort last month and might dominate from the front here.

16:00 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/4 +45%) Master Breffni	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(4) Master Breffni 11/4, Got off the mark in this sphere in 5-runner handicap chase at Sedgefield (16.4f, soft) 20 days ago. Up 10 lb (including 5 lb out of the handicap) but scored cosily there so not totally dismissed. Off the mark over fences last time; stays this trip well; a possible; 5lb out of the h'cap.
2 2nd (2) (7/2 -155%) Not Staying Long	3.5 7/2(-155%)	(2) Not Staying Long 7/2, In fine form since rejoining his former trainer and bids for a hat-trick following a pair of C&D handicap wins either side of Christmas. Has more to offer after a break. Big shout. 2-2 over fences, both wins C&D; has gone up 25lb (15lb for latest win); leading contender.
1 3rd (1) (8/11 +47%) Classic Maestro	0.727273 8/11(+47%)	(1) Classic Maestro 8/11, Is enjoying a fine season and he readily bagged his fourth success (cheekpieces fitted) in 5-runner handicap chase at Leicester (15.9f, heavy) 12 days ago. Really likeable sort who is a player once more. Winner of two of his five races over fences; could go well but best form is at about 2m.

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CLASSIC MAESTRO sets a fair standard and appeals strongly after notching a ready success over 2m at Leicester 12 days ago. With the same jockey retained and a 3lb higher mark looking fair, a quick double is within reach. Not Staying Long is feared most after a brace of C&D wins in December, although a 15lb hike demands a lot more. Sedgefield winner Master Breffni appeals more than Matchless.

CLASSIC MAESTRO jumped superbly when going in at Leicester recently and Jennie Candlish's likeable sort is taken to bag a fifth win of the campaign and edge out the hat-trick seeking Not Staying Long. Sedgefield victor Master Breffin also needs factoring in.

Although up 25lb NOT STAYING LONG (nap), who is 2-2 over fences, has plenty in her favour and is taken to beat Master Breffni.

16:15 Leicester Hunter Chase (Class 5) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (2/1 +33%) Pyleigh Court	2 2/1(+33%)	(3) Pyleigh Court 2/1, Multiple point winner who shaped with some promise when third in hunter chases 21 months apart, including here 12 days ago. This looks a weaker contest so considered. Three-time point winner who kept on for modest third on both rules starts; a possible.
4 2nd (4) (4/7 +75%) Wallace Olinger	0.571429 4/7(+75%)	(4) Wallace Olinger 4/7, Nice pedigree being a half-brother to very smart hurdler/high-class chaser Bob Olinger but sold rather cheaply last year. Multiple point winner, runner-up last time (Feb 8). One to note on Rules bow. Intermediate point winner on last month's British debut; likely contender on rules debut.
1 3rd (1) (8/1 +11%) For One Night Only	8 8/1(+11%)	(1) For One Night Only 8/1, £10,000 5-y-o. Dual winning pointer but lost place quickly when last of 7 in hunter chase at Bangor (24.1f, heavy, 11/2) on NH debut 18 days ago. Headgear on. 2-9 in points; made low-key rules debut this month but today's race is easier; cheekpieces.
5 4th (5) (50/1 +0%) Fine Dining	50 50/1(+0%)	(5) Fine Dining 50/1, Winless in points and went with little encouragement on Rules debut here 12 days ago. 0-5 in points; 40-1 when pulled up here on recent rules debut.

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Most of these have yet to race under Rules, so it might pay to side with FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. He lacked fluency over 3m at Bangor recently, but cheekpieces are reached for this time around and a drop in trip could be more to his liking. Pyleigh Court showed some promise over an extended 2m6f here latest having been off the track for 650 days so he might step forward now, while three-time point winner Important Notice is another to consider.

Those with Rules experience haven't shown a great deal so a couple of well-bred newcomers from the pointing field could well dominate, with Denman's nephew IMPORTANT NOTICE preferred to Bob Olinger's half-brother Wallace Olinger.

The most appealing option is rules debutant IMPORTANT NOTICE, who has finished first past the post in five of his last six points.

16:30 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (16/1 +0%) Sean Og	16 16/1(+0%)	(7) Sean Og 16/1, Successful twice over fences at Cartmel (21f) last summer and quickly bounced back to form with an excellent second at Hexham (24.2f) in October. Below best when ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (3¼m) later that month but not one to write off back from a break. Below par last time; in good form prior to that; conditions suit but lacks a recent run.
2 2nd (2) (6/4 +14%) From The Ashes	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(2) From The Ashes 6/4, Irish raider who arrives on a losing run of ten but back on track stepped up markedly in trip when third at Windsor (28.7f) in January, doing well given he made a significant mid-race error. Boasts an unappealing strike rate but one to consider nevertheless. Rare stable runner here; best run for a while when 3rd last time; conditions suit; chance.
4 3rd (4) (7/1 -100%) One More Stroke	7 7/1(-100%)	(4) One More Stroke 7/1, Winner of 2 of his 3 races over hurdles in 2023/24 and confirmed initial promise over fences when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.6f) 24 days ago. Unexposed at this sort of trip and he's respected nudged up 2 lb. Game win at Musselburgh last time; unexposed over staying trips; up 2lb; should go well.
1 4th (1) (14/1 +0%) East Street	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) East Street 14/1, Visored and landed hat-trick when winning handicap chases at Wetherby/Leicester and a Haydock handicap hurdle this winter. Well below that level under both codes since, however, and whilst he may have found stamina stretched at Plumpton (28.4f) latest, he has a bit to prove at present. Landed a hat-trick earlier in the season; not in same form recently; bit to prove.
3 5th (3) (10/1 -25%) Breakdance Kid	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Breakdance Kid 10/1, Ran away with a Hexham handicap (24.2f) in June and back to winning ways when forging clear for success at Kelso (21.6f) in November. Creditable third at Newcastle prior to disappointing at Musselburgh (lugged left throughout) but he appeals as a likely candidate to bounce back. Wins at Hexham and Kelso this term; should be better for latest run; others better treated.
5 \|B\| (5) (28/1 -180%) Broken Ice	28 28/1(-180%)	(5) Broken Ice 28/1, On a lengthy losing run but did run well in pair of starts over fences/hurdles in August. Final start when seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.7f, soft) in October was a respectable one and application of a first-time visor could put an extra edge on him returned to chasing. 1-23 over fences; back chasing after 2 hurdle runs; has to improve for change of headgear.
6 \|U\| (6) (13/8 +54%) Poetry Man	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(6) Poetry Man 13/8, Failed to trouble the judge over hurdles but improved on previous chase exploits back from 8 months off when winning 13-runner C&D handicap chase in December, drawing clear straight. Handicapper has reacted with an 8 lb rise but he could yet have more to offer on that evidence. Off the mark over fences in C&D event last time; 8lb higher here so needs to improve again.

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The Irish raider From The Ashes adds a touch of intrigue and warrants close inspection given he is suited by a good stamina test and wasn't beaten too far at Windsor last month. However, POETRY MAN got his act together when making all over C&D in December and could again be hard to reel in if showing the same level of zest on the front end. Musselburgh winner One More Stroke is the pick of the remainder.

FROM THE ASHES' strike rate tempers enthusiasm but he returned to form when third at Windsor on his latest outing 37 days ago, doing well to recover from a serious mid-race error. He gets the narrow vote to come out on top, with last-time-out winners One More Stroke and Poetry Man others of interest.

Having run better when third at Windsor last time, Irish raider FROM THE ASHES looks the one to beat. One More Stroke is next best.

16:45 Leicester Hunter Chase (Class 3) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/1 +33%) Bennys King	5 5/1(+33%)	(2) Bennys King 5/1, Veteran took this 12 months ago and posted a creditable second of 9 in hunter chase (12/1) at Warwick (24f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Can make his presence felt again. Unreliable nowadays but won this race a year ago and returned to form last month.
1 2nd (1) (4/1 +60%) Autonomous Cloud	4 4/1(+60%)	(1) Autonomous Cloud 4/1, Fairly useful chaser. 10/3, solid third of 5 in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, soft) 36 days ago. Considered. Thorough stayer; not at best in recent handicaps but will find this race a bit easier.
7 3rd (7) (18/1 +10%) Bothwell Bridge	18 18/1(+10%)	(7) Bothwell Bridge 18/1, Pretty useful hurdler/chaser for Nicky Henderson at his peak and a winner in the pointing field for his new stable. Also second in that sphere 23 days ago so needs considering. Ran well in a recent small-field point but faces a tough assignment here.
3 4th (3) (28/1 +15%) D'jango	28 28/1(+15%)	(3) D'jango 28/1, Fairly useful chaser. 18/1, not disgraced when fifth of 7 in hunter chase at Bangor (24.1f, heavy) 18 days ago. Possibilities. In career-best form last season but both runs this year have been below par.
8 \|PU\| (8) (5/1 +29%) Lord Du Mesnil	5 5/1(+29%)	(8) Lord Du Mesnil 5/1, Fairly useful chaser. Creditable third of 7 in hunter chase at Bangor (24.1f, heavy, 15/8) 18 days ago, finishing well. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021, though. In the frame in both hunter chases this year and probably won't be far away.
4 \|PU\| (4) (5/4 +55%) Gracchus De Balme	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(4) Gracchus De Balme 5/4, Useful ex-Irish hurdler/chaser for Joseph O'Brien. Good second of 6 in hunter chase (7/2) at Haydock (22.2f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Expected to be bang there on these terms. Creditable second when back under rules at Haydock last week; leading contender.
5 \|PU\| (5) (11/1 -120%) Rebel Dawn Rising	11 11/1(-120%)	(5) Rebel Dawn Rising 11/1, Multiple point scorer who is also pretty useful under Rules, winning hunters at Fakenham (3m) and Cheltenham (20.5f) last spring. Off 9 months but can't be ruled out. Game winner at Cheltenham last May but returns from layoff in a good race.

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Gracchus De Balme lost little in defeat when finishing second to My Drogo in a similar event at Haydock last time out, but although respected, it is GIVEGA that shades preference. A winner between the flags on his first start for Luca Morgan before bolting up over C&D just 12 days ago, he looks sure to have more in the locker. 14-year-old Bennys King landed the corresponding event 12 months ago and last month's Warwick second would suggest he can go close again.

GRACCHUS DE BALME rates the pick of the weights on the back of his good recent Haydock second so edges the vote from C&D scorer Givega who looks to have more to offer in this sphere and rates a big threat. Last year's victor Bennys King can also have a say in this competitive hunter chase.

Gracchus De Balme is respected but slight preference is for GIVEGA, who was a wide-margin C&D winner 12 days ago.

16:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (9/4 +50%) My Brother Mike	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(3) My Brother Mike 9/4, Veteran C&D winner who resumed winning ways here (8.6f) in November. Efforts mixed subsequently but back on track returned to patient tactics when fifth of 9 in handicap here (8.6f) 15 days ago. Worth considering operating from last winning mark. Course win in November; close up in fifth here latest and that form has been well franked.
2 2nd (2) (16/1 -60%) Whiteley Way	16 16/1(-60%)	(2) Whiteley Way 16/1, Maiden who ran creditably starting out for new yard/after 4 months off when third in 9-runner handicap here (8.6f) in January. Inauspicious start over hurdles when pulled up at Hereford (16.2f) since but type to bounce back returned to the level. Tongue strap on 1st time. Hurdle run latest is easy to excuse and earlier placed effort here gives her a squeak.
6 3rd (6) (15/2 +0%) Port Noir	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(6) Port Noir 15/2, 6-time course winner. Three wins from 29 runs last year. 10/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 36 days ago. Should give another good account on back of wind surgery. C&D winner last October; had a wind op since last seen five weeks ago; contender.
4 4th (4) (7/2 +22%) Khangai	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(4) Khangai 7/2, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. 5/1, run best excused when fifth of 7 in handicap back at that venue (11.1f) 10 days ago, denied a run and shuffled back over 2f out. Better showing anticipated with blinkers back on. Down in trip and ran poorly latest but the return of H Crouch could be significant.
5 5th (5) (40/1 -60%) Simply Red	40 40/1(-60%)	(5) Simply Red 40/1, Fair winning handicap hurdler who failed to improve for switch to handicaps in this sphere when eighth of 10 in a C&D contest 17 days ago. Needs to pull out more now equipped with a first-time hood. No great improvement for the switch to handicaps here 17 days ago; others stronger.
1 6th (1) (9/2 +18%) Al Baahy	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(1) Al Baahy 9/2, Twenty runs since last sole previous victory in 2023 but largely holding form well in recent months, good third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 4/1) 25 days ago, running on. Significantly back up in trip and he's worth a second look. Poor strike-rate but he's been threatening in recent months; stamina not assured.
9 7th (9) (40/1 -21%) Tancredi	40 40/1(-21%)	(9) Tancredi 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 29 days ago. Down in trip. Something to find on form. Yet to fire for current stable and others bring more persuasive claims.
7 8th (7) (8/1 -167%) Star Of Jupiter	8 8/1(-167%)	(7) Star Of Jupiter 8/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who sprung a surprise with blinkers reached for when readily landing 9-runner minor event over C&D 2 weeks ago. Appeared no element of fluke about that and he's respected making handicap debut. Belied 50-1 odds with a ready C&D win two weeks ago; unexposed and should do better.
8 9th (8) (10/1 +29%) Mykonos St John	10 10/1(+29%)	(8) Mykonos St John 10/1, Course winner. Three wins from 20 runs last year. 16/1, good fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago, plenty to do 2f out and never able to land a blow. Others appeal more for win purposes judged on recent exploits. Three AW wins in 2025; handy mark again but needs to leave recent efforts behind him.

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Now that the penny has dropped for STAR OF JUPITER after a comfortable success in a classified contest over C&D recently, the four-year-old is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and a mark of 53 could underestimate him on handicap debut. Not beaten far over 7f at Newcastle last time out, Al Baahy is of interest, while Khangai is another to note.

MY BROTHER MIKE bounced back to form reverting back to patient tactics when finishing a close-up fifth over shorter here 2 weeks ago and, back on his last winning mark, he could be worth chancing to build on that run back up in trip. Al Baahy, Star of Jupiter and Khangai are others to consider.

The form of MY BROTHER MIKE's latest fifth has been well advertised and he can get the better of the unexposed Star Of Jupiter.

17:00 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (40/1 -100%) Bollin Neil	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Bollin Neil 40/1, A Flat/C&D hurdles winner but hasn't looked the force of old since returning from a long absence in September. Hard to warm to. Yet to strike form since his long absence but very well suited by this C&D.
11 2nd (11) (10/1 +29%) Rumble B	10 10/1(+29%)	(11) Rumble B 10/1, Arrives in decent nick without winning, third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (27f, soft) 20 days ago. One for the shortlist off an easing mark. Back on a good mark now but was not at best on any of three appearances since a break.
1 3rd (1) (5/1 +17%) Clondaw Royale	5 5/1(+17%)	(1) Clondaw Royale 5/1, Resumed winning ways at Haydock in December before recording a solid fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle there (21.2f, soft) 38 days ago. Can make his presence felt again off the same mark. Good Haydock winner in December and last month's run there was perfectly respectable.
4 4th (4) (12/1 -9%) Grove Road	12 12/1(-9%)	(4) Grove Road 12/1, Scored over hurdles at Huntingdon in November but he came in last of 6 at Plumpton (25f, soft) 15 days ago when unsuited by way race developed. Remains one to consider. Dual hurdle winner last year but recent efforts have been below par.
5 5th (5) (8/1 +33%) Final Edgar	8 8/1(+33%)	(5) Final Edgar 8/1, Back on track when second over 19.3f here in January but only sixth in similar event here 15 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted over this much longer trip. Not dismissed. Quirky customer; finished well to go close over 2m3f two starts ago; tries new trip today.
2 6th (2) (22/1 +12%) Velasco	22 22/1(+12%)	(2) Velasco 22/1, Had a wind op before a below-par fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good to soft) 21 days ago. More is needed despite a slipping mark. Won three times in early part of 2024 but has largely been disappointing this season.
8 7th (8) (4/1 +27%) Forest Blaze	4 4/1(+27%)	(8) Forest Blaze 4/1, Opened his account at Hexham in December and backed it up with a good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 33 days ago when needing a stiffer test. Very much one to consider over this longer distance. Placed off this mark since 2m4f win in December; could have untapped potential as a stayer.
3 8th (3) (22/1 -144%) Townhill	22 22/1(-144%)	(3) Townhill 22/1, Bagged three staying handicap hurdle wins in the first half of last year but he needs to shrug off lesser efforts the last three times. Others appeal more. Won three times in first half of 2024 but suffered slump in form last summer/autumn.
7 9th (7) (12/1 +14%) Romeo Brown	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Romeo Brown 12/1, A long time without a win and this veteran hasn't fired yet this season, finishing a well-held fourth over 2m3f here last time. Has his stamina to prove too. Weakened into modest fourth here this month and remains without a win since 2022.
6 \|F\| (6) (13/8 +7%) Asa	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(6) Asa 13/8, Thriving over fences and hurdles of late and she easily bagged a third success since Boxing Day in 3m Southwell handicap hurdle 8 days ago. This C&D scorer holds leading claims under a 7 lb penalty. Dual chase winner this winter and cruised clear to score by 27l over hurdles last week.
9 \|PU\| (9) (100/1 -614%) King Casey	100 100/1(-614%)	(9) King Casey 100/1, Lightly-raced ex-Irish maiden hurdler who was pulled up in novice here (19.3f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Goes into handicaps now with this much longer trip a likely plus though so possibilities. Hiked up in trip for this handicap debut; significant improvement needed.

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The hat-trick seeking ASA is the most obvious starting point and won't need to raise her game by much to brush aside the 7lb penalty imposed for a facile 27-length victory notched at Southwell last week. Forest Blaze and Clondaw Royale are a couple of solid options, and Rumble B represents some each-way value given the veteran tends to go well for Lewis Dobb.

ASA is going from strength to strength and hard to oppose under a 7 lb penalty for her recent easy Southwell victory. Forest Blaze could emerge as the main danger to Philip Kirby's thriving mare now his stamina is unlocked more with Clondaw Royale, Grove Road and King Casey in the picture for minor honours.

Thriving mare ASA was a wide-margin winner when back over hurdles last week and has now collected three wins since Boxing Day.

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (4/1 +27%) City Escape	4 4/1(+27%)	(7) City Escape 4/1, 3-time C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Place claims. Hasn't won since 2023 but arrives in form, having been placed here in both runs this year.
8 2nd (8) (3/1 -9%) Come On John	3 3/1(-9%)	(8) Come On John 3/1, C&D winner. Blinkered for 1st time, pulled hard when sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 7/4) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor back on. Not taken lightly. Expensive to follow for current stable, apart from Southwell win in October.
5 3rd (5) (9/1 +10%) Back From Dubai	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Back From Dubai 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 14/1, last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Tongue strap back on. Recent form includes a C&D classified win; hasn't won a handicap since June 2023.
1 4th (1) (7/4 +30%) Harlington	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(1) Harlington 7/4, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 5/1, good third of 7 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Player. Consistent for current stable; ran creditably off this mark here the last twice; solid.
6 5th (6) (15/2 +25%) Opticality	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(6) Opticality 15/2, Course winner. 7/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 25 days ago. Down in trip. In the mix. Two AW wins for previous yard; placed in three of her four starts for new stable.
2 6th (2) (16/1 -33%) Fazen	16 16/1(-33%)	(2) Fazen 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at this C&D 36 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More needed. Not entirely solid on form but may be capable of progress now handicapping; interesting.
4 7th (4) (25/1 -257%) Olympic Quest	25 25/1(-257%)	(4) Olympic Quest 25/1, Course winner. 5/1, good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D, suited by emphasis on speed. Off 127 days. Can go well. Close second over C&D when last seen four months ago; enters calculations on reappearance.
3 8th (3) (40/1 -150%) Pomeriggio	40 40/1(-150%)	(3) Pomeriggio 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 11 in handicap (100/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 42 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Peter Fahey. Ex-Irish filly who has lost her form since last June; debut for new yard.

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Not beaten far over further here the last twice when travelling well towards the front, HARLINGTON is likely to be suited by a drop in trip having scored over C&D last September. The son of Hunter's Light may be able to dictate and gets the nod ahead of unexposed handicap debutant Fazen, and Olympic Quest, who returns to action after going close over track and trip in October.

HARLINGTON is threatening to come good so gets the vote with his latest third here looking solid form. Come On John is next best back down in trip ahead of Opticality.

Consistent HARLINGTON (nap) holds particularly solid claims and is first choice ahead of Olympic Quest.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 9f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/4 +22%) Arts Of War	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(1) Arts Of War 7/4, Thrice-raced maiden. 15/8, sixth of 13 in novice at Kempton (8f). Off 13 months. Hood back on. Bred to be useful so may do better now handicapping. May blossom now handicapping with hood reapplied; interesting contender on reappearance.
5 2nd (5) (7/4 +47%) Runaround Sioux	1.75 7/4(+47%)	(5) Runaround Sioux 7/4, 2/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 19 days ago. Looks competitive on form but this trip is a concern. Campaigned mostly over 6f; pedigree suggests she's a doubtful stayer at this new trip.
8 3rd (8) (25/1 -56%) Beautiful Dawn	25 25/1(-56%)	(8) Beautiful Dawn 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Second of 9 in handicap (40/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 18 days ago. 2 lb out of handicap. Ran encouragingly at Southwell last time; now 2lb out of the weights in a better grade.
3 4th (3) (5/1 +9%) Next Trick	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) Next Trick 5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 4/1) 34 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Ex-Irish maiden; ran encouragingly on stable debut; perhaps best to forgive latest effort.
4 5th (4) (13/2 +7%) Granary Queen	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(4) Granary Queen 13/2, 12/1, bit below form after 8 months off when sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Better expected now. Below par during a light 2024 campaign and failed to revive on reappearance.
6 6th (6) (18/1 -125%) Storm Valley	18 18/1(-125%)	(6) Storm Valley 18/1, Two wins from 4 runs last year. 8/1, off 9 months, never involved when sixth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 20 days ago. Down in trip. Has good chance on form. Seems likely to find this trip inadequate; recorded her wins over 1m2f/1m3f.
7 7th (7) (125/1 -400%) Lockdown Lass	125 125/1(-400%)	(7) Lockdown Lass 125/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 80/1) 53 days ago. Up in trip. Poor effort last time took her AW record to 0-14.

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ARTS OF WAR has yet to live up to her costly price tag, but Roger Varian's charge could be well treated off a mark of 70 on her handicap bow and she may be able to see off the more experienced Runaround Sioux going up in trip a furlong. Placed on two starts here previously, Storm Valley has done very well since those efforts and must be high on the shortlist too.

STORM VALLEY did well for this yard last year so remains of interest having likely needed her comeback 3 weeks ago. It looks significant that connections are persevering with the well-bred Arts of War back from an absence so she may emerge as the biggest threat on handicap bow. Granary Queen is another who is expected to benefit for her recent return.

Interesting handicap debutante ARTS OF WAR is preferred even though she's been absent for over a year. Next Trick is second pick.

18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (10/3 +5%) Star Zia	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(2) Star Zia 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, third of 7 in maiden (9/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 12 days ago. Merits consideration. Leading form claims but she's a free-going filly for whom the widest stall won't be a help.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 -33%) Havana Joy	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(1) Havana Joy 10/3, €20,000 foal, £50,000 yearling, Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f Skittlebombz and 1½m-1¾m winner Maritime Lady. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 5.7f Willytheconqueror. 25/1, some promise when third of 6 in novice at Kempton (6f) 20 days ago. Likely to improve. Couldn't quicken when the pace picked up at Kempton on debut but it was still a fair start.
3 3rd (3) (2/1 +43%) Cemlyn	2 2/1(+43%)	(3) Cemlyn 2/1, Fair maiden. Good second of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 10 days ago, no match for winner. Shortlist material. Good 2nd to a handicap blot at Southwell ten days ago (6f); solid form contender.
5 4th (5) (50/1 -127%) Miss Guinness	50 50/1(-127%)	(5) Miss Guinness 50/1, Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Dickiedooda and 1½m winner Sioux Princess: dam, 2-y-o 8.5f winner, half-sister to winner up to 1¼m (stayed 13f) Power Elite and 5f/6f winner La Sylvia (both useful). Tenth of 11 in novice at Southwell (7.1f, 16/1) on debut 11 days ago. No headway from the back on recent Southwell debut (7f); not easily recommended.
9 5th (9) (16/1 +60%) Juno Star	16 16/1(+60%)	(9) Juno Star 16/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) on debut. Off 10 months. Up in trip. 100-1 and never in contention at Newmarket last April; not easily recommended.
8 6th (8) (22/1 +56%) Yesterday's Gone	22 22/1(+56%)	(8) Yesterday's Gone 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in novice at Chelmsford City (6f, 66/1). Off 178 days. Down the field in two fillies' novices last summer; future lies in handicaps over further.
4 7th (4) (11/4 +8%) Mayday Mayday	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(4) Mayday Mayday 11/4, £22,000 2-y-o, Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Bride Tree and 1m/8.6f winner Jersey Rocs. 5/2, not seen to best effect when sixth of 10 in maiden at this C&D on debut 24 days ago, running green before hampered. Will improve. Sent off fav over C&D on debut but too green to do herself justice; can do much better.
6 8th (6) (125/1 -150%) Rhodes Royce	125 125/1(-150%)	(6) Rhodes Royce 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW, 22/1) 18 days ago. Modest form in two 7f runs at Lingfield this year; minor handicaps beckon.
7 9th (7) (200/1 -300%) Toosexyformysocks	200 200/1(-300%)	(7) Toosexyformysocks 200/1, 5,000 gns foal, Rajasinghe filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 6f-1m winner Eloquent Arthur and 8.6f-13.5f winner Rebel Angel. 66/1, tenth of 11 in maiden at Newcastle (6f) on debut 10 days ago. 66-1 and always behind when tenth of 11 at Newcastle ten days ago (6f); hard to fancy.

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HAVANA JOY did herself no favours by running keenly on her racecourse debut at Kempton 20 days ago and did well to finish third under the circumstances. Sure to be wiser and open to any amount of improvement, the daughter of Havana Grey is an attractive proposition. Cemlyn and Star Zia are the clear pick of the remainder, with the latter feared most as she sets the standard on official ratings.

HAVANA JOY offered something to work on when third at Kempton 3 weeks ago and shades the vote over Mayday Mayday, who was too green to do herself justice over C&D early this month. Cemlyn and Star Zia should also be bang there.

Cemlyn should go well but MAYDAY MAYDAY can leave her debut effort behind her and she is preferred.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (11/1 -120%) Radiant Angel	11 11/1(-120%)	(8) Radiant Angel 11/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 13/2) 6 days ago, not seen to best effect from off the pace but finishing off his race well. Remains a maiden following 11 attempts but down to a workable mark and he's worth a second look. 11-race maiden; some solid efforts this year but needs more if he's to break his duck.
6 2nd (6) (11/4 +58%) Autumn Angel	2.75 11/4(+58%)	(6) Autumn Angel 11/4, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 10/1) 4 days ago. Definite each-way claims again returned to sprinting. Two C&D wins this winter; not at best over 7f last week; can miss the break; yard runs two.
4 3rd (4) (13/2 +19%) Papa Don't Preach	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(4) Papa Don't Preach 13/2, Course winner. 7/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (5.1f) 14 days ago. Issues at the start remain a concern but he lines up here operating 2 lb below last winning mark and switch to a visor could help. Not discounted. Mixed record since a 5f win at Chelmsford last October; change of headgear; 6f the query.
2 4th (2) (15/2 +6%) Shamardia	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(2) Shamardia 15/2, Latest win over C&D in September. Eighth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 32 days ago, weakening over 1f out having been caught a touch wide. Cheekpieces on 1st time and better showing distinctly possible. C&D win off higher mark last September; mixed since but addition of headgear could help.
7 5th (7) (8/1 -14%) Under Curfew	8 8/1(-14%)	(7) Under Curfew 8/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap (6/1) at this C&D 8 days ago, a well-run race back at this trip suiting him well. Should be up to making his presence felt again under a penalty. Squeezed up the far rail to win over C&D eight days ago; more required to defy penalty.
3 6th (3) (15/2 -88%) Sisters In The Sky	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(3) Sisters In The Sky 15/2, Four wins from 26 runs last year. 9/1, won 8-runner handicap at this C&D 22 days ago, staying on to lead dying strides. Has good chance with Rossa Ryan again in the plate. Last-gasp C&D win three weeks ago; 1lb rise negligible; Rossa Ryan booked again.
10 7th (10) (16/1 +36%) Timebar	16 16/1(+36%)	(10) Timebar 16/1, Blinkered for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 16/1) 19 days ago, doing too much too soon. Cheekpieces back on. Must improve. 0-9 and hasn't built on an encouraging stable debut in October; down in weights/trip.
11 8th (11) (33/1 -175%) Red Walls	33 33/1(-175%)	(11) Red Walls 33/1, 5-time course winner. Three wins from 21 runs last year. Last of 9 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 14 days ago, weakening over 1f out. No surprise to see prominent tactics re-employed here but his draw could have been kinder. Two good C&D runs last month but his form has dipped the last twice; drawn wide.
9 9th (9) (11/1 +8%) Porfin	11 11/1(+8%)	(9) Porfin 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in January. Visored for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not at best in a C&D handicap three weeks ago; earlier classified form gives him a shout.
5 10th (5) (14/1 -17%) Eldeyaar	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Eldeyaar 14/1, 3-time C&D winner. Fifth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 8 days ago, weakening having gone off pretty hard. Others more persuasive. Three-time C&D winner; didn't run badly here last week; bold bid expected off handy mark.
1 11th (1) (7/1 +42%) Thismydream	7 7/1(+42%)	(1) Thismydream 7/1, Course winner. 18/1, wasted no time getting back to form with a visor refitted when third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago. Not discounted from this sort of mark. Modest strike-rate and better known for 5f exploits; placed over C&D last time though.

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SISTERS IN THE SKY boasts the most convincing recent profile and, still well treated on his past exploits, has a decent chance of extending his run of good form by posting back-to-back C&D wins within the calendar month. Under Curfew is feared most under a 4lb penalty for his own track and trip success from last week. Fellow course winners Shamardia, who wears first-time cheekpieces, and Thismydream can also figure off competitive ratings.

The likelihood of a well-run race will play firmly into the hands of recent C&D winner SISTERS IN THE SKY, so he's selected to come out on top again operating from a 1 lb higher mark. Similar comments apply to fellow last-time-out scorer Under Curfew and he's respected. Radiant Angel is another worth a second look having eased in the weights of late.

Sisters In The Sky is high on the list but cheekpieces could spark a revival from the well-treated SHAMARDIA.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 8.5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (12/1 +14%) Aspire To Glory	12 12/1(+14%)	(10) Aspire To Glory 12/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2024. 17/2, fourth of 7 in minor event at this C&D 17 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Running okay this year but in 0-50 classified events; more required for the win.
3 2nd (3) (12/1 +14%) Light Up Our Stars	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Light Up Our Stars 12/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 10/1) 19 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Others more persuasive. Lurks on a handy mark and this is slightly less demanding than of late; not ruled out.
8 3rd (8) (20/1 -11%) Inexplicable	20 20/1(-11%)	(8) Inexplicable 20/1, 7-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Bit below form seventh of 12 in minor event (25/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 4 days ago. Better showing not ruled out returned to this venue but others preferred for win purposes nevertheless. These conditions bring out the best in him; more needed back in a h'cap but not ruled out.
7 4th (7) (13/2 +0%) Pessoa	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(7) Pessoa 13/2, 4-time course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 13/2) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Each-way possibilities again. Beaten off this mark on last five runs; in form though and cheekpieces could spark extra.
4 5th (4) (13/8 +35%) Charlatan	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(4) Charlatan 13/8, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. 7/2, good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, just failed having conceded first run. Pulled nicely clear of the remainder then and of interest here from unchanged mark. Near miss over C&D last week; runs off the same mark and he's a leading contender.
11 6th (11) (16/1 +36%) Mr Slicker	16 16/1(+36%)	(11) Mr Slicker 16/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, eighth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 4 days ago, never involved. Needs to bounce back. Run some fair races at Southwell this winter; not so good last week though and opposable.
2 7th (2) (18/1 -29%) Plumette	18 18/1(-29%)	(2) Plumette 18/1, 6-time course winner. Latest win here in January. 11/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 17 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Easy win over 7f last month but that was a weak race; well held latest; others appeal more.
9 8th (9) (22/1 -10%) Alyara	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Alyara 22/1, 17/2, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 11 days ago, rushed up to dispute lead before weakening over 2f out. Consistent in 3 previous starts for present stable and another fancied to bounce back with usual cheekpieces refitted. Winning stable debut at Southwell in December; below par 11 days ago; others stronger.
6 9th (6) (8/1 +33%) Carey Street	8 8/1(+33%)	(6) Carey Street 8/1, 4-time course winner. 5/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 18 days ago, weakening when headed over 1f out. Mark has eased a little more and he's certainly not out of things for in-form yard. Conditions to suit and on a handy mark; minor money perhaps his best hope.
1 10th (1) (4/1 +0%) Just Typical	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Just Typical 4/1, 4-y-o who posted a career-best display to make it 2 wins from last 3 starts in 11-runner handicap at Newcastle (1m) 5 days ago. Possibilities again turned out quickly under a penalty. Won two of his last three; penalty for last week's win demands another career best.

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It is hard to ignore JUST TYPICAL, who has won two of his last three starts and has thrived on being kept busy since the turn of the year. Ian Williams' four-year-old escapes a penalty for last week's mile success in a restricted riders' race at Newcastle and must have every chance of following up with Ryan Kavanagh retaining the ride. Pessoa is hard to get right, yet is notable with first-time cheekpieces tried. Inexplicable and Plumette are other course winners who at least merit betting checks.

CHARLATAN again ran well and possibly would have come out the right side of a tight finish with a clearer run through when second over C&D last week. Clear of the remainder then, he holds sound claims operating from the same mark. Just Typical arrives on the back of a career-best success at Newcastle and he's feared, with Pessoa and Carey Street others worthy of a second look.

Charlatan is a solid contender but the booking of Rossa Ryan suggests this is D-Day for NIGHT ARC and a revival seems likely.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (11/2 +21%) Upepo	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(8) Upepo 11/2, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in December. 9/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 13 days ago. Can go well again. All wins at Lingfield but ran well in both Wolverhampton attempts.
6 2nd (6) (3/1 +14%) Star Time	3 3/1(+14%)	(6) Star Time 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 7/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 32 days ago. Can make presence felt if shrugging off latest effort. Dead-heated in C&D event in November; may resume his progress back here.
9 3rd (9) (5/1 -43%) Init Together	5 5/1(-43%)	(9) Init Together 5/1, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in February. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 2/1) 10 days ago. Needs considering. Has form figures of 11112 for new yard; could still improve further.
3 4th (3) (11/2 +45%) Early Morning Dew	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(3) Early Morning Dew 11/2, Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. Fifth of 8 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Back up in trip. Merits serious consideration eased 1 lb. Possibly has nothing in hand off current mark; below par last time.
5 5th (5) (4/1 +27%) Aiming High	4 4/1(+27%)	(5) Aiming High 4/1, 18/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 26 days ago, needing stiffer test. Back up in trip and well in the mix. Clear signs of a return to form last time; remains 2lb below last winning mark.
7 6th (7) (7/1 -56%) Sense Of Worth	7 7/1(-56%)	(7) Sense Of Worth 7/1, 9/2, won 8-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, getting first run. Carries 4 lb penalty but not taken lightly in his current mood. C&D success last week took his form-figures this year to 421; solid contender.
2 7th (2) (16/1 +20%) Emaculate Soldier	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) Emaculate Soldier 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 17 days ago. More needed if he is to gain a maiden victory. Six-race maiden who has failed to progress in handicaps for new yard.
1 8th (1) (40/1 -21%) Chase The Dollar	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Chase The Dollar 40/1, Course winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 17 days ago so needs to bounce back. Well treated on best form but hasn't shown it in two starts for new stable.
4 9th (4) (40/1 -60%) Miss Paloma	40 40/1(-60%)	(4) Miss Paloma 40/1, 40/1, first run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 32 days ago. Has work to do. Folded tamely and failed to beat a rival last month on stable debut.

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Sense Of Worth appreciated a return to 1m4f when scoring over C&D seven days ago and another bold bid looks likely. However, a 4lb penalty could be enough to thwart the veteran in his follow-up bid and preference is for the rejuvenated INIT TOGETHER. The seven-year-old has proved triumphant on four of his five outings since racing under the Tony Carroll banner in January and there still looks to be more to come. Upepo is also worth a second look.

A few with chances but EARLY MORNING DEW wasn't seen to ideal effect when fifth at Lingfield last time out and can capitalise on a handy-looking mark. Aiming High heads the list of dangers now his stamina is unlocked more, with in-form duo Upepo and Sense of Worth also firmly in the picture.

Back up in distance, AIMING HIGH could well take advantage of a handy mark. Star Time is second choice.

20:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (9/2 +40%) Global Effort	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(3) Global Effort 9/2, Course winner who posted a creditable sixth of 8 in handicap (8/1) at this course (6.1f) 22 days ago. Blinkers back on and in the mix. 6f win here in November; solid runs in defeat this year; should remain competitive.
10 2nd (10) (14/1 -17%) Suanni	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Suanni 14/1, C&D winner. Last of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (5f, 9/2) 12 days ago. Conditions to suit and he's well drawn; recent efforts need bettering though.
8 3rd (8) (7/2 +0%) Second Collection	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(8) Second Collection 7/2, Four-time course winner, latest in December. Raced wide when last of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Big shout at these weights. C&D win in December; disappointing latest but type to bounce back quickly; headgear off.
5 4th (5) (40/1 -300%) Himawari	40 40/1(-300%)	(5) Himawari 40/1, Hooded for 1st time, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (150/1) 14 days ago. One for the shortlist. Better run for new yard when fifth over C&D two weeks ago; not sure to back it up.
1 5th (1) (10/1 -33%) Admirable Lad	10 10/1(-33%)	(1) Admirable Lad 10/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 7/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Southwell (5f) 13 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Not at best last time but he'd shown promise in his two starts beforehand; not ruled out.
2 6th (2) (15/2 +38%) Battle Point	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(2) Battle Point 15/2, One win from 32 Flat runs. Fair fourth of 7 in minor event (8/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 12 days ago. Can give a good account. Likely to run his race but he will need to raise his game if he is to come out on top.
6 7th (6) (5/1 +29%) Maveric's Magic	5 5/1(+29%)	(6) Maveric's Magic 5/1, Still a maiden but a good second of 8 in minor event at Southwell (5f) 13 days ago. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time and needs considering. Nine-race maiden but second in two of his last three starts; new accessories this evening.
9 8th (9) (10/1 -33%) Spanish Angel	10 10/1(-33%)	(9) Spanish Angel 10/1, Three-time C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2024. 10/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, not clear run. Chance if rediscovering old form. In and out this winter; conditions fine but others come here with less to prove.
4 9th (4) (15/2 -7%) Henery Hawk	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(4) Henery Hawk 15/2, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2024. 8/1, eighth of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (5f) 17 days ago, slowly away. Every chance if back to best. Should be making more of an impact at this level; others look safer.
11 10th (11) (50/1 -25%) Tees Harriet	50 50/1(-25%)	(11) Tees Harriet 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Newcastle (6f) 35 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Nicholls with work to do. Didn't progress for A Nicholls after early promise; makes stable debut at a low level.

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Having returned to form when runner-up in a similar contest at Southwell 13 days ago, a breakthrough victory could be on the horizon for MAVERIC'S MAGIC. The introduction of a tongue-tie and hood could eke out some improvement in the Bungle Inthejungle gelding and he won't find many weaker contests. The biggest threat may emerge from Second Collection, who holds leading claims if shaking off a last-placed finish over C&D a fortnight ago, ahead of Battle Point.

SECOND COLLECTION rates the pick of these weights and is best forgiven his latest C&D run when caught wide so gets the vote. Maveric's Magic is next on the list on the back of a good Southwell second. C&D scorer My Turn Now can also have a say if back on her A-game.

Admirable Lad is likely to fare better today but SECOND COLLECTION is taken to come out on top dropped into 0-50 company.

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