1 Friday 1st March 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 28 Races on Friday 1st March 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Newbury, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (9/2 -80%) Bystander	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(4) Bystander 9/2, Changed yards/gelded, showed much-improved form when taking 8-runner Newcastle novice (1m) in December, impressing as he forged clear. Far from discredited conceding chunks of weight when runner-up under a penalty at that venue a month later and likely he can do better again now handicapping. Newcastle success is flanked by disappointing efforts but he may do better still.
2 2nd (2) (9/4 +44%) Inspiritus	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(2) Inspiritus 9/4, Improved on form in novice/maidens when running out a good winner on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in January. Beaten only by one who had the run of the race at Chelmsford (10f) subsequently and he remains one to be firmly interested in for his leading yard. Improving 4yo whose form stacks up well; solid second at Chelmsford latest; respected.
7 3rd (7) (25/1 -213%) Abu Royal	25 25/1(-213%)	(7) Abu Royal 25/1, Didn't kick on as expected following maiden success last year but back on track equipped with blinkers of late, keeping on well for second in a C&D handicap 11 days ago. This is tougher but operating from a mark he can be competitive from. Has performed well in two C&D events since wearing blinkers; future mark 1lb higher.
3 4th (3) (9/2 +25%) Arcadian Nights	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Arcadian Nights 9/2, C&D winner who scored 3 times last year and confirmed positive signs of penultimate effort when running out a ready winner at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 21 days ago. 4 lb rise for that victory looks fair and he can be relied upon to give his running again. Ties in with Inspiritus on penultimate effort; won last time, taking AW record to 7-21.
8 5th (8) (13/2 +7%) Tribal Wisdom	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(8) Tribal Wisdom 13/2, Cashed in off career-low mark to shed maiden tag over C&D in January and made light of 7 lb rise/step back up in class when following up at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last month. Good third back at this venue has followed (Abu Royal second) and another who can't be ruled out. Good third over C&D last week in hat-trick attempt; now 2lb lower; remains of interest.
6 6th (6) (9/1 -29%) Dembe	9 9/1(-29%)	(6) Dembe 9/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 here on Finals Day, but very much caught the eye when third from his much-reduced mark at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last month and steady gallop didn't play to his strengths back there 7 days ago. Good pace to aim at here will help and he's lurking on a handy mark. Signs of a revival the last twice; defied a 7lb higher mark over C&D in 2022.
5 7th (5) (14/1 -27%) Party Island	14 14/1(-27%)	(5) Party Island 14/1, 4-time course winner who comes here on a losing run but did shape better than on return when close-up sixth of 9 in handicap here (1m) 11 days ago, finishing with running left. Return to this longer trip rates a plus. Hard to dismiss back up in trip; record of 11211 in middle-distance events here.
1 8th (1) (6/1 +63%) Loyal Touch	6 6/1(+63%)	(1) Loyal Touch 6/1, Won a Carlisle novice and Kempton nursery (both 1m) as a juvenile. Finished no better than midfield in handful of competitive turf handicaps last season but does return with yard amongst the winners. Still, others preferred back from 6 months off. Drops back to an easier level on reappearance and he's 1-1 on AW; interesting.
9 9th (9) (125/1 -400%) Daphne May	125 125/1(-400%)	(9) Daphne May 125/1, Course winner. Four wins from 15 runs last year and rare below-par display when seventh of 8 in handicap at Kempton (11f) in September. Absent since and this rates a tough enough ask facing several in-form sorts. Has done her winning in lower grades and lacks recent match practice.

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13:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

C&D winner ARCADIAN NIGHTS was beaten just three-quarters of a length by Inspiritus at Wolverhampton in January and, having made a successful return to that venue three weeks ago, the son of Exceed And Excel can turn around the form with his old adversary, with the memory of that improved effort still fresh. Bystander is an interesting handicap debutant to consider, while Dembe runs off a handy mark and is not ruled out.

An ultra-competitive opener and it may pay to take a chance on DEMBE. Having suggested he's coming to the boil in recent starts, he returns to the scene of his last success (in the Middle Distance Handicap on AW Finals day in 2022) lurking on a very handy mark and could be the way to go. Inspiritus and Arcadian Nights head up the dangers, with low-mileage Bystander another worth a look stepping up in trip.

The vote goes to INSPIRITUS, who is progressive and has solid form. Arcadian Nights is second choice.

13:50 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (7/1 -56%) Kruger Park	7 7/1(-56%)	(11) Kruger Park 7/1, Didn't pull up any trees in a trio of novice hurdles before Christmas but he's from a top stable and upped his game when second at Fontwell last month. Tongue tied for handicap debut at Fontwell (2m6f, soft) when beaten a head; needs better.
12 2nd (12) (6/1 +33%) Il Va De Soi	6 6/1(+33%)	(12) Il Va De Soi 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 5/2, below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft) 77 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. May yet have a bigger effort in him and its too soon to write him off. Heavy defeat when co-favourite for handicap debut (2m3f, good to soft); cheekpieces go on.
10 3rd (10) (10/3 +0%) Soldierofthestorm	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(10) Soldierofthestorm 10/3, Comfortable winner of a Warwick maiden (2m) on his hurdles debut in May. Firmly back on track having attracted support when landing a 7-runner handicap at Hereford last time and he's capable of defying a rise. Up 6lb after Hereford win (2m4f, soft); could still be a work in progress, with potential.
2 4th (2) (28/1 -133%) Knockanore	28 28/1(-133%)	(2) Knockanore 28/1, A dual hurdles winner last term and he resumed with a good third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Aintree. Fell at Cheltenham next time but has been given time to recover. Good third on reappearance; fell two out (not far away but under pressure) in November.
7 5th (7) (8/1 -7%) The Bomber Liston	8 8/1(-7%)	(7) The Bomber Liston 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler who didn't convince in trio of starts over fences earlier this year. Took a step back in the right direction when third in Ludlow handicap hurdle last time but needs to build on that now. Down the weights and has a place chance but others are more convincing for the win.
6 6th (6) (9/2 +0%) Thunderclap	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(6) Thunderclap 9/2, 12/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Kempton (21f, soft) 21 days ago, suited by increase in trip. May well have more to offer and he makes plenty of appeal. Won comfortably at Kempton (2m5f, soft; acts on heavy) on first foray beyond 2m1f; up 6lb.
4 7th (4) (28/1 -40%) Sizing Pottsie	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Sizing Pottsie 28/1, Smart chaser for Jessica Harrington in 2021/22 and, on his first run following another breathing op, he hit the crossbar in a 2m Uttoxeter handicap (heavy) in November. That form hasn't worked out, though, and he's run poorly since. Close second of five in November, before three lesser efforts; rarely seen over this far.
9 8th (9) (6/1 +50%) Havaila	6 6/1(+50%)	(9) Havaila 6/1, Resumed winning ways in 2m4f handicap hurdle at Sandown ( heavy) in January but failed to back it up at Ascot subsequently. Needs to bounce back quickly. Sandown win (2m4f, soft) in January; flop at Ascot (2m7f) 13 days ago, which was a worry.
1 9th (1) (17/2 +29%) Hercules Morse	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(1) Hercules Morse 17/2, Blue Bresil gelding who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in Ffos Las maiden (2½m, soft) over a year ago. Probably needed run when sixth in handicap at Exeter on only start since and he's still unexposed. Tailed off on return; back down in trip and may strip fitter this time, for in-form yard.
3 \|PU\| (3) (20/1 -100%) Farmer's Gamble	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) Farmer's Gamble 20/1, Scored over C&D last season and looked back to form before falling in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter 3 months ago. Returns to smaller obstacles on a reasonable mark. Back over hurdles off a competitive mark; step back down in trip asks a question.
5 \|PU\| (5) (33/1 -175%) Douglas Dc	33 33/1(-175%)	(5) Douglas Dc 33/1, A fairly useful hurdler in Ireland for Gordon Elliott who shaped well on his yard debut when fourth in a handicap at Ascot (15.7f) in December. Has shaped as if still in form since. Last two placings do not read so well; not proven beyond 2m1f and unraced over this far.

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13:50 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

THUNDERCLAP relished the step up in trip when scoring at Kempton last time out and a 6lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop him from following up at a track that should suit. Soldierofthestorm arrives with similar claims after a taking success at Hereford, while Kruger Park should have more to come following a narrow defeat on handicap debut at Fontwell. Others to note include Farmer's Gamble, Havaila and The Bomber Liston.

SOLDIEROFTHESTORM was gambled on when landing a Hereford handicap with something in hand last time, so he's worth a chance to defy a rise at the possible expense of fellow last-time-out winner Thunderclap. Kruger Park is another one of interest.

The last-time-out wins registered by THUNDERCLAP and Soldierofthestorm came in taking style. Farmer's Gamble is next on the list

14:02 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (3/1 -20%) Shades Of Summer	3 3/1(-20%)	(5) Shades Of Summer 3/1, Five wins from 17 Flat runs. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 11/2) 60 days ago, getting first run. Likeable type with good record on artificial surfaces but career-high mark demands that bit more. Further progress on AW for new yard, winning well at Newcastle latest; still more to come.
1 2nd (1) (7/1 +18%) Aramis Grey	7 7/1(+18%)	(1) Aramis Grey 7/1, C&D winner. 2/1, ½-length second of 4 to Shades of Summer in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 88 days ago. Likeable sort who is effective at this trip and fancied to play a part from same mark. Reliable performer on AW; this C&D winner should go well despite top weight.
9 3rd (9) (10/1 +50%) Incrimination	10 10/1(+50%)	(9) Incrimination 10/1, Course winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 7/2) 16 days ago, no extra last ½f having been well positioned. Remains unexposed at 7f though, and she's not one to be giving upon. Conditions to suit and the pick of her efforts last year would give her solid claims.
3 4th (3) (10/1 -18%) Radio Goo Goo	10 10/1(-18%)	(3) Radio Goo Goo 10/1, Improved model at 3 yrs, winning 5 times including class 2 fillies' handicap at York (6f) last June. 33/1, below best when 5¼ lengths ninth of 12 to Pink Crystal in listed race at Ayr (5.5f) in September but worth noting she won on return to action 12 months ago. Five wins over 6f between last March and June; returns on a fair mark; untested at 7f.
2 5th (2) (2/1 -6%) Cloud Cover	2 2/1(-6%)	(2) Cloud Cover 2/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year and, despite refusing to settle, matched previous best to land 4-runner handicap (8/11) at Kempton (7f) 39 days ago, plenty in hand. Sound claims with likelihood of more to come. 4-6 in handicaps and never off the bridle at Kempton latest (7f); up 7lb in a deeper race.
8 6th (8) (25/1 -194%) Torchlight	25 25/1(-194%)	(8) Torchlight 25/1, Low-mileage filly who improved on debut form when second at Kempton (1m) in November. Unable to justify cramped odds when fourth in 1m novice at Newcastle later that month and since switched yards for 30,000 gns in December. Drops in trip for handicap debut. Promise over 1m+ for the Gosdens; makes handicap/stable debut in useful event; tongue tied.
6 7th (6) (13/2 +35%) Premiere Beauty	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(6) Premiere Beauty 13/2, Lightly-raced on AW and showed improved form when running out a convincing winner at Kempton (6f) in January. Creditable third from 7 lb higher mark back at that venue 5 weeks ago but this is tougher again. Impressive over 6f in January (Class 5) but less good latest and her stamina isn't assured.
4 8th (4) (33/1 +0%) Kitai	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) Kitai 33/1, First run since leaving Charlie Johnston when last of 13 in handicap (50/1) at Newcastle (6f) 60 days ago, racing well off the pace and making little impression. This ought to reveal more. Chance on her best efforts for former yard; low-key stable debut but this is weaker.
7 9th (7) (18/1 +10%) Jilly Cooper	18 18/1(+10%)	(7) Jilly Cooper 18/1, C&D winner. 8½ lengths sixth of 8 to Shades of Summer in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 16/1) 60 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Phillip Makin and she needs to keep the slow starts at bay. Cheekpieces on 1st time. C&D winner; on a handy mark if freshened up by new yard; headgear now given a go.

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14:02 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

SHADES OF SUMMER is hard to ignore in her bid to complete a hat-trick and is fancied to handle the latest 3lb rise handed out for a narrow defeat of a subsequent Listed runner-up in a similar race at Newcastle. James Tate, who trained the selection before she joined Jane Chapple-Hyam, will have a good handle on the form and his rapidly-improving Cloud Cover is also a must for consideration. Aramis Grey and Premiere Beauty complete the shortlist.

Despite refusing to settle, CLOUD COVER still managed to score in the style of one who has plenty more to offer when readily taking a 4-runner contest at Kempton 39 days ago and, with this bigger field scenario a possible help, James Tate's filly is fancied to defy a rise in the weights from a handy draw. Shades of Summer comes here in a rich vein of form and is respected despite a career-high mark, with another admirable mare, Aramis Grey also worth a look.

Jilly Cooper is interesting tried in headgear but SHADES OF SUMMER is on the up for her new yard and can complete her hat-trick.

14:25 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/2 +42%) Ithaca's Arrow	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(5) Ithaca's Arrow 7/2, Fairly useful on the Flat and while he was beaten a long way in a Kempton juvenile during the Christmas period, he has gone close either side of that at Sandown and Ludlow (both at around 2m on heavy/soft respectively). His form stacks up pretty well and another bold show could be on the way. Underperformed on second go over hurdles but went close in the mud on starts either side.
6 2nd (6) (5/6 +53%) Le Fauve	0.833333 5/6(+53%)	(6) Le Fauve 5/6, Bought for €105,000 after going down by a nose at Bordeaux on his hurdling debut and promising third in Aintree listed event on first run for new yard in December. No show in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham since but he has to be of strong interest with his sights lowered here. The best form chance in this field, having run in Listed event and Grade 2 last two starts.
4 3rd (4) (20/1 +20%) Glorious Lion	20 20/1(+20%)	(4) Glorious Lion 20/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for James Ferguson and while his hurdles debut was inauspicious (first-flight faller), he put in a clear round when fourth of 11 in a Ludlow juvenile next time. Still, a big step forward will be needed if he's to play a leading role in this contest. 20-1, weakened to go down by about 12l when fourth of 11 at Ludlow (2m, soft) last time.
2 4th (2) (5/2 +29%) Yellow Star	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(2) Yellow Star 5/2, Fairly useful form at best on the Flat and stepped up on hurdles debut third to subsequent Grade 2 winner Kalif du Berlais at Kempton when narrowly landing a 2m Lingfield novice (soft) last month, pulling well clear of the rest with the runner-up Be Aware. Should make his presence felt. Responded well to win by a neck in seven-runner novice at Lingfield (2m, soft) last time.
7 \|PU\| (7) (200/1 -700%) Voix De Bocelli	200 200/1(-700%)	(7) Voix De Bocelli 200/1, Fair form in France for Francois Nicolle but he's opposable on debut for new yard in what looks a pretty warm race. Ran in four French hurdle races last June-October, third when blinkered in two claimers.

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14:25 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A determined winner at Lingfield last month and third behind a subsequent Grade 2 winner in Kalif Du Berlais at Kempton on debut, YELLOW STAR may have enough to overcome a 6lb penalty for his in-form connections. Swift Hawk couldn't have done it much easier on his hurdles bow at Taunton, but he will need to prove himself on soft ground. Narrowly denied on two of his three starts in this sphere, Ithaca's Arrow must also enter calculations.

The placed horses haven't done much for the form of the Taunton juvenile in which SWIFT HAWK made a winning starts over hurdles, but he did the job in good style and may well find the necessary improvement to make it 2-2 in this sphere. Le Fauve is an obvious threat on the strength of his British debut third at Aintree, while Yellow Star got the better of a promising type at Lingfield recently and, along with Ithaca's Arrow, he should have a part to play.

Slight preference is for the form pick LE FAUVE but Swift Hawk, Yellow Star and Ithaca's Arrow are serious rivals.

14:37 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (9/2 +40%) Photosynthesis	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(10) Photosynthesis 9/2, Resumed progress and showed good turn of foot to win C&D handicap in January. Met trouble when 3 lengths sixth at Kempton 12 days ago, finishing with running left. Worth another chance. C&D winner in January and safe to ignore latest run (met trouble); still has some upside.
5 2nd (5) (15/2 -7%) Blue Prince	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(5) Blue Prince 15/2, Progressed well since joining this yard, landing 6f handicaps at Southwell and Newcastle this winter. Shaped well when a close third to Brave Empire in a tactical race over C&D 26 days ago. Should get a stronger gallop to aim at this time. Behind Brave Empire here last time but could well reverse those placings; strong contender.
6 3rd (6) (28/1 +15%) G'day Mate	28 28/1(+15%)	(6) G'day Mate 28/1, Length fourth of 5 to Brave Empire in C&D handicap 26 days ago. Must improve. He has finished behind Blue Prince in both runs for this yard; others appeal more.
11 4th (11) (16/1 +11%) Mc Loven	16 16/1(+11%)	(11) Mc Loven 16/1, Lightly-raced course winner. Likely unsuited by testing ground when well held in York nursery on final 2-y-o start. Could have more to offer back on an artificial surface. 2-2 on AW (5f, one here) but he'll need a clear personal best to win this on his return.
4 5th (4) (5/1 +44%) Billy Webster	5 5/1(+44%)	(4) Billy Webster 5/1, Made it 3 wins from 4 starts with a useful effort to see off 4 rivals in a 5f Southwell handicap 6 weeks ago. Most progressive but the outside stall could be tricky here. Big improver since headgear went on; mark still in range but has a wide stall to overcome.
2 6th (2) (6/1 +0%) Brave Empire	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Brave Empire 6/1, Made it 3 wins from 5 starts when holding on by a head in a blanket finish over C&D (Blue Prince third) over C&D 26 days ago. Only nudged up 1 lb but he was suited by the way things unfolded last time. Scrambled home over C&D latest; can do better but further progress is required; drawn wide.
3 7th (3) (17/2 -13%) Salvuccio	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(3) Salvuccio 17/2, Improved since cheekpieces added, winning twice over 5f on AW last autumn. Better effort in 6f Meydan conditions races on turf this year when fourth of 10 3 weeks ago. Interesting back on AW. 2-2 on AW; ran creditably in Dubai three weeks ago; could have more to come.
9 8th (9) (80/1 -142%) World Of Darcy	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) World Of Darcy 80/1, Latest win at Nottingham in October. 8/1, 3 lengths last of 5 to Brave Empire in C&D handicap 26 days ago. Others are more obvious. Two novice wins last year; behind three of these rivals over C&D on his return to action.
7 9th (7) (12/1 -33%) Beyond Borders	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Beyond Borders 12/1, Four wins from 7 runs last year, including 6f handicaps on both AW starts. 5 lb higher in a stronger race on return so he'll need improvement to keep the unbeaten AW record intact. Ended 2yo campaign with three 6f nursery wins; up in weights for his return.
8 10th (8) (9/1 -38%) The Coffee Pod	9 9/1(-38%)	(8) The Coffee Pod 9/1, Promising individual. Winner of novice at York (6f) in September (form boosted). Had excuses when well held in valuable sales race over 7f there on heavy ground final start. Remains capable of better on this handicap and AW debut. Had an excuse when last seen (trip/ground) and he'd been progressing well beforehand.
12 11th (12) (50/1 -257%) Balon D'or	50 50/1(-257%)	(12) Balon D'or 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Cheekpieces on first time, creditable third of 6 in handicap (5/2) at Newcastle (5f) 22 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Yet to add to debut win; running okay on AW this winter but needs more for the tongue-tie.
1 12th (1) (9/2 -13%) Rosario	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Rosario 9/2, Won on debut last summer and much better form when placed in the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster and the Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket (both 5f, good to soft) in the autumn. Smart effort will be needed under clear top weight but still can't discount. Followed debut win with fine efforts in Group races; more to come but looked tricky latest.

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14:37 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Placed in both the Flying Childers and Cornwallis Stakes as a juvenile, ROSARIO is a highly appealing option starting his three-year-old campaign on the all-weather. Stepping up to 6f looks a natural progression and he is fancied to take all the beating on his first run in a handicap. Brave Empire won over C&D last month and is also expected to be thereabouts. The progressive Beyond Borders, who seeks a four-timer, warrants close inspection now upped in class.

A useful 3-y-o handicap. PHOTOSYNTHESIS didn't enjoy the rub of the green at Kempton recently and is worth a chance to show he's still on a good mark. The form of The Coffee Pod's York novice win last autumn is strong and he was presumably unsuited by testing ground when well held there on his final start. Richard Hannon's charge is handily drawn for this handicap debut and can resume his progression and provide the chief threat ahead of Salvuccio and Blue Prince.

With Billy Webster having landed the widest stall this looks good for BLUE PRINCE (nap) to show he's still on the upgrade.

15:00 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (13/8 +28%) Issar D'airy	1.625 13/8(+28%)	(1) Issar D'airy 13/8, Progressive 6-y-o who has made a fine start over fences, landing back-to-back handicaps at around 2m here in recent months, coming clear with another progressive sort latest. 6 lb rise looks perfectly fair and sound claims in hat-trick bid with return to further holding no fears. 2-2 since switched to fences, both wins over 2m here; won at 2m4f over hurdles; respected.
5 1st (5) (5/2 +62%) Martator	2.5 5/2(+62%)	(5) Martator 5/2, Useful winning hurdler in France. Not at that level for present stable but proving consistent over fences this campaign, second behind Issar D'airy here prior to another creditable third at Carlisle (2m) 25 days ago. Handy pull at weights with aforementioned rival now stepping back up in trip. Form figures over fences read 333223; ties in with Issar d'Airy on penultimate effort.
3 2nd (3) (4/1 +11%) Ballycamus	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Ballycamus 4/1, Made a successful debut over fences at Chepstow in December and resumed his progress with success in 6-runner handicap at Warwick (20f, heavy) 39 days ago. This rates tougher but further improvement not discounted. Warwick success (in lower grade) took his chase record to 2-3; may improve further.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +11%) Ioupy Collonges	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Ioupy Collonges 4/1, Bumper winner who was steadily progressive over hurdles last season, winning 2 of his 4 starts. Faltered quickly on return/chase debut at Chepstow in October (had irregular heartbeat) but given plenty of time since and he shouldn't be underestimated for leading stable. Found to have an irregular heartbeat on sole run this term; progressive otherwise.
2 4th (2) (6/4 +45%) Passing Well	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(2) Passing Well 6/4, Dual hurdles winner who confirmed promise of chase debut when landing 5-runner Lingfield handicap (20f) in November. Improved when third over extended 22f here next time but disappointing run faced with deep ground at Exeter to shrug off. Close third, behind a subsequent Grade 2 winner, here on penultimate outing; possibilities.

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15:00 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

It is difficult to look past ISSAR D'AIRY following a pair of victories here on his first two starts over fences. Soft ground should be in his favour once again, and a mark of 126 could still underestimate the six-year-old's ability as he steps up in trip against comfortable Warwick scorer Ballycamus, who has a similar profile. Martator (second) has over four lengths to find with the selection from their meeting in December, but cannot be ruled out.

ISSAR D'AIRY maintained his unbeaten record over fences when landing a second course handicap in determined fashion 38 days ago and, with further progress distinctly possible now stepping back up in trip, he can complete the hat-trick. Martator is capable of defying his present mark and should be up to pushing his old rival close with a handy pull at the weights.

Topweight ISSAR D'AIRY (nap) is taken to complete a Newbury hat-trick. Passing Well is feared most.

15:12 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (12/1 -33%) Chipstead	12 12/1(-33%)	(8) Chipstead 12/1, Latest win at Kempton (6f) in December and respectable efforts both outings since, third of 6 in handicap at that venue (6f) 16 days ago, weakening last ½f having not settled early. Likelihood of a good pace to aim at here will help. Won off this mark in December but his two runs since haven't been quite so good.
9 2nd (9) (18/1 +0%) Summerghand	18 18/1(+0%)	(9) Summerghand 18/1, C&D listed winner who added to his impressive career haul when dead-heating in valuable 6f handicap at York's Ebor meeting last year. Mixed bag upon returning on AW in recent months, no threat in C&D Kachy Stakes last month. This more suitable at least. Fine servant who won't mind conditions & this should be run to suit; each-way shout.
11 3rd (11) (7/4 +73%) Batal Dubai	1.75 7/4(+73%)	(11) Batal Dubai 7/4, Enhanced good record on AW when successful at Chelmsford (6f) in October and remained in form since, good second of 6 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 16 days ago. Should be thereabouts again from handy draw. 3-8 on AW; ran into a useful opponent last time; still improving and he's high on the list.
6 4th (6) (17/2 -6%) Kinta	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(6) Kinta 17/2, Improved performer during light 2023 campaign, successful at Newmarket (6f) prior to a good second in C&D listed event in November. May of needed first start for 12 weeks at Wolverhampton 20 days ago and better expected in refitted hood/first-time tongue tie. The return of a hood should help and conditions hold no terrors; one to take seriously.
2 5th (2) (14/1 -155%) Rohaan	14 14/1(-155%)	(2) Rohaan 14/1, C&D winner. 13¾ lengths fourteenth of 15 to Art Power in Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot (6f, soft) in October, held up and never threatening. Absent since but he does boast a good record on artificial surfaces and market could well prove a useful guide as to expectations. High-class on his day; chance on even last year's best but others preferred after a break.
12 6th (12) (8/1 +27%) Baldomero	8 8/1(+27%)	(12) Baldomero 8/1, Comes here on a lengthy losing run but hard to knock his consistency, splitting a pair of next-time-out winner when runner-up over 7f here 3 weeks ago. Visor worn then is replaced by blinkers and this 6-y-o should be firmly in the mix back at 6f. Frustrating but he continues to run with great credit; new headgear today; in the mix.
5 7th (5) (80/1 -60%) The X O	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) The X O 80/1, Dual AW winner who posted a useful effort when second in 6f Ascot Group 3 last May. Lightly raced since, weakening final 1f when fourth of 6 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 40/1) 16 days ago. Assessor has relinquished his grip a little more. Group 3 placed last May but opposable on the balance of his form.
3 8th (3) (33/1 -200%) Mums Tipple	33 33/1(-200%)	(3) Mums Tipple 33/1, Stepped up on comeback run this time last winter when winning class 2 handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 12 months ago. Cracking fourth in Wokingham followed in June but form tailed-off in trio of starts on turf/AW thereafter. Needs to hit the ground running back from a break. Two AW wins last winter but absent since a below-par run at Wolverhampton in September.
7 9th (7) (15/2 -25%) Silky Wilkie	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(7) Silky Wilkie 15/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, respectable 2½ lengths fourth of 8 to One Night Stand in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 20 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form and handy draw to operate from returned to 6f. On a good mark; yet to find his best this winter but the type to come good soon.
1 10th (1) (7/1 -75%) Flaming Rib	7 7/1(-75%)	(1) Flaming Rib 7/1, Smart colt who kickstarted 2023 with victory in 6f Doha conditions event. Below par thereafter though, 5¼ lengths seventh of 9 to Lezoo in listed race (12/1) at Newmarket (6f, good) in August. Gelded since and interestingly re-united with Oisin Murphy ahead of return/AW debut. Smart sprinter on his day; this is less demanding than he's used to; yard in form; claims.
4 11th (4) (12/1 +0%) Badri	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Badri 12/1, C&D winner who scored 4 times for Ruth Carr last year and continued good work for new yard, career-best display when winning 13-runner handicap at Ascot (5f) in October. Absent since but worth noting he's gone well fresh in the past. Respected. Had fine year as a 6yo; tough return but he goes well fresh and could continue to progress.
10 12th (10) (11/1 +8%) One Night Stand	11 11/1(+8%)	(10) One Night Stand 11/1, Speedy sort who added to his tally over 5f here in January and came in for a well-judged ride as he repeated the feat at Wolverhampton (5.1f) last month. Seemed to find listed Hever Stakes too much 6 days ago and whilst this more suitable, a well-run race at this trip could stretch him. Three 5f handicap wins this winter, two of them here; others stronger over this trip.

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15:12 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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BATAL DUBAI had Chipstead and The X O behind when failing to justify favouritism by less than a length at Kempton, and he has been kindly left on the same mark. Harry Charlton's colt is progressing nicely and can continue that forward momentum. Mums Tipple is a capable performer on his day and even though much more was expected of him when last seen at Wolverhampton in September, he returns off a 1lb lower mark and could have a say. Last-time-out Ascot winner Badri is just one other to note.

Plenty arrive with claims and it could pay to side with BALDOMERO. He arrives on a long losing run but turned in another solid display when beaten on the nod over 7f here 3 weeks ago (form has been franked) and with the return to sprinting holding no fears, all looks set fair for another big run in first-time blinkers. Silky Wilkie, from a handy draw and back at 6f, can be expected to feature, with Batal Dubai and Flaming Rib (gelded since his last run) just a couple of others to consider.

Kinta can go well with the hood back on but BATAL DUBAI is still improving and that doesn't apply to the majority of his rivals.

15:35 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (10/11 +55%) Toss Of A Coin	0.909091 10/11(+55%)	(2) Toss Of A Coin 10/11, €150,000 recruit from the pointing field who landed the odds on his 21.5f Exeter hurdle debut (heavy) in December. Can be expected to improve and leading claims for top yard with good recent record in this. Not particularly impressive when winning on rules debut but should have more to offer.
1 2nd (1) (5/4 -56%) Ballybentragh	1.25 5/4(-56%)	(1) Ballybentragh 5/4, Irish point winner who made a successful start over hurdles in 8-runner novice (6/1) at Sandown (2m, heavy) 5 weeks ago, overcoming a bad error 2 out. This longer trip looks sure to play to his strengths. Too good for short-odds favourite on rules debut in January; up from 2m today; big player.
3 3rd (3) (17/2 +39%) Amarillobymorning	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(3) Amarillobymorning 17/2, £58,000 buy after finishing second in his sole point in April 2022. It's taken a bit of time to get him to the track but his in-form stable won this race last year. Tongue tied. Market support could prove significant. Second of three on Irish point debut in April 2022; makes rules debut today.
5 4th (5) (33/1 +50%) Just Chasing May	33 33/1(+50%)	(5) Just Chasing May 33/1, Mid-division in a bumper and novice hurdle 12 months apart. Amarillobymorning has to be considered the stable first string unless the betting hints otherwise. Made low-key start to hurdling career when tailed off at Hereford (2m5f) in January.
7 5th (7) (50/1 -52%) An Cailin Ciuin	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) An Cailin Ciuin 50/1, Had 2 outings at Punchestown for Mags Mullins at the end of 2023, finishing last of 6 in a listed mares' hurdle before finishing mid-field in a bumper. A watching brief is advised. Placed in Irish points and has also shown ability in bumpers; others look stronger, though.

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15:35 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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BALLYBENTRAGH won well over 2m on his Rules debut at Sandown in January and the seven-year-old is hard to oppose on the back of that performance, despite having to carry a 6lb penalty. That said, Toss Of A Coin has a similar profile to the selection and is an obvious threat, while Amarillobymorning and Huffin An A Puffin are others who make the shortlist.

TOSS OF A COIN is taken to build on his Exeter success before Christmas and provide the Paul Nicholls yard with a third win in this race in the last 4 years. Fellow hurdle winner Ballybentragh is the obvious danger unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding one of the hurdle newcomers.

Ballybentragh is respected but preference is for TOSS OF A COIN, who was not fully extended when successful on his rules debut

15:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (7/4 +65%) Spartan Army	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(8) Spartan Army 7/4, C&D winner. 9/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 6 days ago, plenty in hand. Now pitched into a stronger race under a penalty but he should make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick. C&D scorer on AW debut, then followed up at Southwell last week; likely to improve further.
3 2nd (3) (10/1 -25%) Prydwen	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Prydwen 10/1, Course winner. Six wins from 23 Flat runs. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 4/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 27 days ago. Place possibilities. Made late headway at Kempton on reappearance; still not fully exposed over staying trips.
9 3rd (9) (5/1 -25%) Vaguely Royal	5 5/1(-25%)	(9) Vaguely Royal 5/1, Three wins from 7 runs last year. Fifth of 6 in handicap (9/4) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 13 days ago. Up in trip for this polytrack debut and cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to get back on track. Disappointing last time but may rebound provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
11 4th (11) (9/1 -13%) Red Flyer	9 9/1(-13%)	(11) Red Flyer 9/1, Course winner. Latest win at Kempton in January. Good neck second of 9 to Spartan Army in handicap at this C&D (AW, 10/3) 26 days ago, well positioned. Likely to be on the premises once more. Consistent on AW; ties in closely with Spartan Army on C&D running last time; shortlisted.
6 5th (6) (6/1 +33%) Duty Of Care	6 6/1(+33%)	(6) Duty Of Care 6/1, 17/2, good second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 27 days ago, running on. Had several of these behind that day and he has to enter calculations off the same mark here. Largely solid record over 2m on AW (all at Kempton); creditable second last time.
13 6th (13) (12/1 +14%) First Emperor	12 12/1(+14%)	(13) First Emperor 12/1, 20/1, creditable 2½ lengths third of 13 to Spartan Army in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 6 days ago, needing stiffer test. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Ran creditably in races won by Spartan Army the last twice; could go well again.
14 7th (14) (18/1 -13%) God Of Thunder	18 18/1(-13%)	(14) God Of Thunder 18/1, Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Kempton (12f) 30 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Significantly up in trip and will need to raise his game if he's to emerge on top here. Consistent sort at up to 1m5f; goes into unknown territory upped in distance/grade.
1 8th (1) (18/1 -200%) Spirit Mixer	18 18/1(-200%)	(1) Spirit Mixer 18/1, 11/2, bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (14f, good to soft). Wellbeing has to be taken on trust following a 10-month absence but he has performed well all 4 previous starts on the AW and is one to keep an eye on. Absent since last April; went close in the 2022 Northumberland Plate on last AW attempt.
5 9th (5) (150/1 -582%) Frozen	150 150/1(-582%)	(5) Frozen 150/1, Won 5-runner minor event at Lyon La Soie (10.7f, evens) when last seen in November. Significantly up in trip on debut for new yard (sports a first-time tongue strap) and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Formerly trained on the continent; has stamina to prove at this trip on British debut.
10 10th (10) (28/1 -75%) Diamond Bay	28 28/1(-75%)	(10) Diamond Bay 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. 12/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 27 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Five wins on AW; not in top form since the last success and can be opposed.
12 11th (12) (125/1 -468%) Crescent Lake	125 125/1(-468%)	(12) Crescent Lake 125/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Last of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Sandown (14f, good). Off 6 months and this assignment demands a career-best from this 7-y-o. Enough to prove at this level on first Flat attempt over 2m; on career-high mark.
2 12th (2) (25/1 -25%) Fleurman	25 25/1(-25%)	(2) Fleurman 25/1, Two wins from 5 runs last year. 16/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 27 days ago. Eased 2 lb, which will help, but others make more appeal for win purposes all the same. Only fourth at Kempton last month and appears held by Duty Of Care on that effort.
4 13th (4) (16/1 -33%) Solent Gateway	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Solent Gateway 16/1, Creditable third of 14 in handicap at York (16.2f, good to firm, 14/1), having run of race. Off 6 months and likely to find a few of these too good. Useful stayer whose AW record includes a good third in the 2022 Northumberland Plate.

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15:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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SPARTAN ARMY comfortably took care of a hot favourite and First Emperor (third) at Southwell last weekend. The son of Highland Reel also had First Emperor behind him prior to that when just denying Red Flyer here, and he looks well placed to record the hat-trick. Vaguely Royal is taking a step up in distance, but has first-time cheekpieces applied and it would be no surprise to see him get involved.

A chance is taken on the fitness of SPIRIT MIXER, who was a terrific second in the 2022 Northumberland Plate off just a 1 lb lower mark on his latest start on the all-weather. He was below par in a valuable Musselburgh handicap on his sole start of last year but resumes with his yard among the winners. The hat-trick seeking Spartan Army is greatly respected, while Duty of Care and Red Flyer are others to consider.

It's worth sticking with SPARTAN ARMY, who has taken really well to AW. Red Flyer is second choice.

16:10 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (11/10 +56%) I'd Like To Know	1.1 11/10(+56%)	(5) I'd Like To Know 11/10, Promising individual who upped his game when close second of 6 in C&D handicap (soft) on debut over fences 38 days ago. 4 lb higher now but looks the type to progress further over the larger obstacles. Made a promising chase debut in C&D event most recently, going down narrowly; solid chance.
2 2nd (2) (8/1 +27%) Real Stone	8 8/1(+27%)	(2) Real Stone 8/1, Jumped superbly when taking apart a small field at Haydock (16.3f) in November. Not been in same form since but handicaper is relenting and he has had a wind operation since his last start. More exposed than some of these rivals and doesn't look especially well treated.
1 3rd (1) (9/4 -63%) Demnat	2.25 9/4(-63%)	(1) Demnat 9/4, Back from 32-month absence when easy winner of Ludlow handicap chase (20f, soft) last month. 10 lb higher now but he remains with potential and will be a danger to all if in same form again. Ex-French 7yo who scored easily at Ludlow on British debut and return from long absence.
4 4th (4) (28/1 -100%) Fast Buck	28 28/1(-100%)	(4) Fast Buck 28/1, Belatedly doubled his tally over fences when landing a small-field Wincanton handicap (15.7f) in January but wasn't in same form at Sandown latest and lacks potential of some of his rivals here. Won at Wincanton in January but inconsistent otherwise this term; exposed 10yo.
3 5th (3) (9/2 -35%) Kansas City Star	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(3) Kansas City Star 9/2, Off the mark at the first time of asking for Harry Derham when taking 6-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, soft) on debut over fences 36 days ago. 4 lb rise fair and likely has more to offer yet. Ex-Irish 7yo who made all at Huntingdon on chase/stable debut; should have more to offer.

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16:10 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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Cases can be made for all of these, but none more so than DEMNAT. Venetia Williams' gelding could hardly have been more impressive when winning by 15 lengths on his stable debut at Ludlow last month and, given that was his first start since June 2021, improvement can be expected. Kansas City Star also won on his debut outing for this yard and has to be of interest, while I'd Like To Know is next best.

I'D LIKE TO KNOW has the physique for chasing and pulled clear of the remainder when runner-up on his debut in this sphere over C&D in January, He is fancied to go one better. Kansas City Star and Demnat are also much respected in what looks a cracking contest.

Demnat may prove hard to beat if avoiding the bounce. I'D LIKE TO KNOW and Kansas City Star are the other unexposed runners.

16:22 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (10/1 -54%) Felix	10 10/1(-54%)	(4) Felix 10/1, 4/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Should make his presence felt. Solid efforts in defeat this winter & many of his best runs have come over C&D; e-w claims.
7 1st (7) (9/4 +50%) Penzance	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(7) Penzance 9/4, 6/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 60 days ago, rallying. 4 lb nudge fair enough and he has to be taken seriously in his bid for a fourth win in a row. Won his last 3 and a 4lb rise for his latest win, which has worked out well, seems lenient.
11 2nd (11) (14/1 -27%) Old Peculier	14 14/1(-27%)	(11) Old Peculier 14/1, 10/11, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Dundalk (8f) 45 days ago, soon clear. Evidently at the top of his game and stepping back up in trip won't be a problem but this mark could be a stumbling block. 3-3 since fitted with blinkers; whopping 13lb rise for latest; hangs right; up in class.
9 3rd (9) (33/1 -32%) Youthful King	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) Youthful King 33/1, Course winner. 12/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 34 days ago. Others make more appeal form a win point of view. Front-runner; chance on last year's best efforts but likely vulnerable from the worst draw.
10 4th (10) (17/2 +6%) Wadacre Gomez	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(10) Wadacre Gomez 17/2, Five wins from 16 Flat runs. Three wins from 12 runs last year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago. High on the shortlist. Improving handicapper but he's into stronger company now and there are other front-runners.
2 5th (2) (12/1 -85%) Diderot	12 12/1(-85%)	(2) Diderot 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. 7/1, 2¼ lengths third of 5 to Dear My Friend in listed race at this course (8f, AW) 26 days ago, nearest finish. Back up in trip and not without each-way hope. Has big-field C&D handicap form and he comes here in good form; one for the shortlist.
8 6th (8) (14/1 +13%) Civil Law	14 14/1(+13%)	(8) Civil Law 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 11/4, good 2½ lengths third of 10 to Wadacre Gomez in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago. Each-way shout. Comes here in top form but his current handicap mark looks tough.
1 7th (1) (8/1 -33%) Base Note	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) Base Note 8/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. Fifth of 6 in minor event at Southwell (11.1f, 5/1) 36 days ago. Looks vulnerable under top-weight. Good record in AW handicaps; not straightforward but still commands plenty of respect.
13 8th (13) (66/1 -313%) Qaasid	66 66/1(-313%)	(13) Qaasid 66/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 8/1) 13 days ago. Back up in trip and he's opposable. Ran well over C&D on Good Friday and now 2lb lower; well held in both runs back from break.
6 9th (6) (5/1 +44%) Dragon Icon	5 5/1(+44%)	(6) Dragon Icon 5/1, Course winner. One win from 1 run last year. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 9/1) 23 days ago, left with too much to do. This step up in trip looks a good move and he's one to be interested in. Unexposed and did some good late work at Kempton last time; tricky draw to contend with.
3 10th (3) (22/1 -57%) Zealot	22 22/1(-57%)	(3) Zealot 22/1, Eight wins from 17 Flat runs. Four wins from 5 runs last year. Last of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 22/1) 13 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Seven wins last winter, climbing 40lb in the weights; low-key return two weeks ago though.
12 11th (12) (25/1 +0%) Dayzee	25 25/1(+0%)	(12) Dayzee 25/1, Three wins from 6 runs last year. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D (AW) 41 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. Two solid runs for new connections but she's in much deeper today.
5 12th (5) (9/2 +40%) Talis Evolvere	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(5) Talis Evolvere 9/2, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Kempton in January. 10/3, good second of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 41 days ago, having run of race. Up in trip and another bold show anticipated. Improving handicapper; good 2nd over 1m here latest; up 3lb & stamina for 1m2f untested.

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16:22 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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PENZANCE brought up the hat-trick on just his fourth start for this yard at Newcastle on New Year's Day and, upped a further 4lb, he can continue on his upward trajectory. Old Peculier may prove the main danger after completing a three-timer of his own at Dundalk, over a variety of distances, although a career-high mark does pose a question. Dayzee has acquitted herself well since joining Barry Brennan and she may outrun her forecast odds.

This step up in trip could be just the ticket for DRAGON ICON, who did mighty well to finish as close as he did over a mile at Kempton last month. With just five starts under his belt, there should be better to come from this 4-y-o. Penzance and Wadacre Gomez are likely to emerge as dangers, while cases can also be made for Felix and Talis Evolvere.

Base Note and Diderot can go well but conceding plenty of weight to the rapid improver PENZANCE may be beyond them.

16:38 Dundalk Claimer 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (66/1 +0%) Maestro Stick	66 66/1(+0%)	(10) Maestro Stick 66/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 125/1, tenth of 12 in claimer at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Low grade handicapper, mostly over further, and makes no appeal at the weights.
9 2nd (9) (14/1 +30%) Hezahunk	14 14/1(+30%)	(9) Hezahunk 14/1, Modest maiden who ran below form when eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (5f) 14 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Busy since joining the yard late without getting close; will struggle to get involved.
7 3rd (7) (7/1 -56%) Tai Sing Yeh	7 7/1(-56%)	(7) Tai Sing Yeh 7/1, Fairly useful gelding. 5-time C&D winner. 33/1, probably needed the run after 3 months off when eleventh of 12 in claimer at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley and much respected on pick of his form. Mostly out of form although well treated by the race conditions if close to his best.
3 4th (3) (11/4 +0%) Gobi Star	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(3) Gobi Star 11/4, Fairly useful gelding. C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 9/2) 49 days ago, running on. First run for yard after leaving Patrick Martin. Visor on for 1st time. Needs taking seriously. Fourth in a 7f handicap here last month and changed hands for 10,000Eur; should go well.
11 5th (11) (20/1 +20%) Princess Rajj	20 20/1(+20%)	(11) Princess Rajj 20/1, Fair mare. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Faded late in a 1m handicap three weeks ago; trip could suit but no chance at the weights.
4 6th (4) (3/1 +81%) Redshore City	3 3/1(+81%)	(4) Redshore City 3/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Nineteenth of 20 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, soft, 22/1), slowly away. Off 149 days. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Will need to surpass his mark to feature here; first run for this respected yard.
2 7th (2) (9/1 -200%) Cross Border	9 9/1(-200%)	(2) Cross Border 9/1, Unreliable individual who didn't need to improve to finally get off the mark in 8-runner maiden (11/4) at this course (5f) 30 days ago, always holding on. First run for yard after leaving Edward Lynam. Sold out of Eddie Lynam's for 9,000Eur after winning here; contender on stable debut.
6 8th (6) (20/1 +39%) Empress Of Bough	20 20/1(+39%)	(6) Empress Of Bough 20/1, Modest mare. C&D winner in October. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Got off the mark in a C&D handicap in October; little chance on official ratings however.
1 9th (1) (7/2 -56%) Army Of India	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(1) Army Of India 7/2, Fairly useful gelding. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Third of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, 11/1) 14 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces back on and in the mix with a repeat. Third in a 5f handicap two weeks ago; step back up to 6f should suit; leading chance here.
5 10th (5) (22/1 +33%) Kuwait Direction	22 22/1(+33%)	(5) Kuwait Direction 22/1, Is struggled for form at present, only eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 45 days ago. Uphill task. Over a year without a win and has a mountain to climb on ratings to break that sequence.
8 11th (8) (80/1 -300%) Tack	80 80/1(-300%)	(8) Tack 80/1, 40/1, ninth of 14 in claimer at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving E. D. Delany. 13-race maiden, absent since July and having first start for the yard; others preferred.

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16:38 Dundalk Claimer 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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CROSS BORDER was a touch frustrating before getting his head in front last time and with that win under his belt he may be able to strike again dropping into claiming company on his first outing for new trainer Daniel O'Sullivan. The Expert Eye gelding is a strong traveller and finally got the job done in good style last time after a series of placed efforts. Gobi Star is another making his first start for a new trainer, Sean Davis, and also looks a big player. He is top rated in the field, off a mark of 77, and ran well when a close fourth here last time over seven furlongs. Army Of India has been third on his two most recent visits and is another for the shortlist.

TAI SING YEH was well held on his most recent outing here 2 weeks ago, but he probably needed the run returning from a break and can land this if bouncing back to something like the pick of last year's form. Gobi Star is feared most ahead of Army of India.

By process of elimination, this could go to ARMY OF INDIA after a good run over 5f last time. The extra furlong should suit

16:45 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (13/2 +54%) Tanganyika	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(6) Tanganyika 13/2, Improved for the step up to a staying trip when scoring at Bangor (23f) in December. Respectable efforts in defeat next 2 starts but was in the process of running when departing at Sandown last time. Backward steps on last two starts, whereas to win this probably requires a career best.
4 2nd (4) (20/1 -167%) Super Survivor	20 20/1(-167%)	(4) Super Survivor 20/1, Dual novice hurdle winner in early 2022 who had a positive profile over fences prior to running poorly last 2 starts. Switch back to hurdling needs to have a positive effect. Returns to hurdling after flops in his last two chases, Welsh National on first occasion.
5 3rd (5) (4/1 +33%) High Game Royal	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) High Game Royal 4/1, Built on maiden/novice promise when making a winning handicap debut over hurdles at Chepstow (19.5f) on final start of last season. Has shaped well all 3 outings over fences this term but does have stamina to prove now stepping up to 3m for the first time back over the smaller obstacles. Below form in his latest chase; bit to prove over new trip back hurdling.
1 4th (1) (11/2 -10%) Hermino Aa	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(1) Hermino Aa 11/2, Proved at least as good as ever when second of 14 in a handicap hurdle at Sandown (23.4f, good to soft) 27 days ago, sticking to task. Remains unexposed as a stayer and another good run seems likely. Second of 14 in Grade 3 handicap over 2m7f at Sandown last time; should have a big shout.
2 \|U\| (2) (16/5 +29%) Young Butler	3.2 16/5(+29%)	(2) Young Butler 16/5, Has often looked ungenuine but improved on first outing since leaving Emma Lavelle when landing 11-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) in November, keeping on well. The runner-up won a handicap off 5 lb higher recently, so his follow-up claims appear to be bright. Won last May and November, latterly over C&D for new yard; up another 6lb but progressing.
3 \|PU\| (3) (6/1 -20%) Man At Work	6 6/1(-20%)	(3) Man At Work 6/1, Fell last sole start in Irish points but looked potentially useful in making a winning hurdling bow at Aintree (20f) in November 2022. Absent since disappointing up in grade at Sandown the following month, but the booking of Harry Cobden is an interesting one. Had breathing op/also tongue tied. Off 455 days; wind surgery and now tongue tied; 2m4f novice win in 2022 looked exciting.
7 \|PU\| (7) (7/2 -40%) G A Henty	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(7) G A Henty 7/2, Lightly-raced 7-y-o who shaped well on first run since leaving Tom George when second in a 7-runner maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft, 9/4) 52 days ago, clear of rest. Steps up to 3m on this switch to handicaps and likely to go on improving. Well related; no shock if this handicap debut over 3m prompts more improvement.

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16:45 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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MAN AT WORK failed to fire on his most recent outing in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Sandown in December 2022. That said, he merits the utmost respect having beaten Grey Dawning and Henry's Friend prior to that defeat at Aintree and an opening mark of 126 should be workable. If he were to need the run, G A Henty would likely be the main beneficiary, ahead of Young Butler and Hermino Aa.

YOUNG BUTLER put a string of indolent displays behind him when digging deep to get the better of a course specialist on his first start for his current yard over C&D in November and a 6 lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Hermino AA went down fighting at Sandown last month and remains unexposed as a stayer, while G A Henty and Man At Work are a couple of interesting handicap debutants.

Man At Work looked exciting initially in 2022. YOUNG BUTLER, G A Henty and Hermino AA appeal on this season's evidence.

16:57 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (10/1 -67%) King's Code	10 10/1(-67%)	(4) King's Code 10/1, Gained a seventh win since last June when seeing off 10 rivals at Kempton (1m) 12 days ago, showing a typically good attitude. Likely to give his usual good account. Flourished for this yard, winning six times since August; needs to improve again here.
1 1st (1) (2/1 +27%) Dear My Friend	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) Dear My Friend 2/1, 11/8, career best when winning 5-runner C&D listed race 26 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Nine Tenths, readily. An even better effort will be needed under a big weight back in a handicap but he's unlikely to give up his unbeaten AW record without a fight. 3-3 on AW, including a Listed C&D win last month; up in weights but a major player.
5 2nd (5) (4/1 +11%) Mclean House	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Mclean House 4/1, Had something in hand when winning course handicaps over 7f and this trip last month. Capable of better again and major player under a 5 lb penalty. Good strike-rate and has potential for more at 1m; not well in under penalty but feared.
3 3rd (3) (5/2 +29%) Kingdom Come	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(3) Kingdom Come 5/2, Three wins from 6 runs last year. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f, 5/6) on reappearance 13 days ago. Considered. Good record on AW and likely to stay 1m around here; needs serious consideration.
8 4th (8) (13/2 +19%) Dingle	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(8) Dingle 13/2, Course winner. Latest win at Newcastle in January. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Newcastle (1m) 13 days ago. Won't be too far away if in similar form. Comes here in good form and conditions won't be a hindrance; set for another bold bid.
6 5th (6) (50/1 -25%) Tadreeb	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Tadreeb 50/1, Course winner. 9/1, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f) when last seen 13 months ago. Returns in a hot race. Absent for 412 days and 1m hasn't looked his trip; easy enough to swerve.
9 6th (9) (11/1 +21%) Trip To Rome	11 11/1(+21%)	(9) Trip To Rome 11/1, Won a 7f Kempton novice last May (final start for Ed Dunlop) and made a positive start for his new yard when good third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Promising stable/handicap debut last month (7f); this trip should suit; brings low mileage.
2 7th (2) (16/1 -45%) Bopedro	16 16/1(-45%)	(2) Bopedro 16/1, Latest win at Newmarket in August. 4 lengths fourth of 5 to Dear My Friend in listed race over C&D 26 days ago. Visor back on. Strong handicap form last season; not at best here last month but should be sharper today.
10 7th (10) (33/1 -175%) Larado	33 33/1(-175%)	(10) Larado 33/1, C&D winner last month. 17/2, creditable 2¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Mclean House back here 11 days ago. Visor back on. C&D win last month but only fifth behind Mclean House in his follow-up bid.

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16:57 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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KING'S CODE supplemented a Southwell success at Kempton recently and even with a 5lb penalty to shoulder, David Evans' progressive four-year-old gets the vote to bring up the hat-trick. Dear My Friend, another on a three-timer, will no doubt be popular given his impressive record of three wins from as many starts on artificial surfaces, and he can give the selection most to think about. McLean House, also penalised and arriving on the back of a couple of course triumphs, warrants respect too.

Another really competitive handicap to conclude. MCLEAN HOUSE can take the next step up the ladder and complete a course hat-trick but there are a host of possible dangers, headed by Dear My Friend, so impressive in a C&D listed race recently, Kingdom Come and King's Code.

Dear My Friend and KINGDOM COME appeal most and the step up in trip could spark another surge of progress from the selection.

17:10 Dundalk Maiden 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (11/2 -38%) Genesis	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(5) Genesis 11/2, Twice-raced gelding. 9/2, fifth of 8 in maiden at this C&D 14 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Has run to a similar level in maidens over 7f and 6f here; needs this for a mark.
12 2nd (12) (3/1 -173%) Mary Shoelaces	3 3/1(-173%)	(12) Mary Shoelaces 3/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. 7/2, good second of 7 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, outbattled. Visor on for 1st time. Sets the standard. Touched off on the line in a 6f handicap two weeks ago; visor tried and the one to beat.
14 3rd (14) (16/1 -33%) Rybakina	16 16/1(-33%)	(14) Rybakina 16/1, Starspangledbanner filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 12.3f Invite out of smart winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner) Katiyra. Bred to appreciate further and probably best watched on debut.
6 4th (6) (4/1 -14%) Hoover Dam	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Hoover Dam 4/1, Lightly-raced colt. 3/1, respectable fourth of 13 in maiden at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Down in trip and should be competitive once more. Style of racing suggests he could benefit from a drop in trip and respected here.
4 5th (4) (20/1 -150%) Cool Dan	20 20/1(-150%)	(4) Cool Dan 20/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. Good sixth of 14 in maiden at this C&D (12/1) 70 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Decent maiden run last time and could go well but might find a couple too good.
11 6th (11) (40/1 -233%) Dc Diva	40 40/1(-233%)	(11) Dc Diva 40/1, Washington DC filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner David's Diva. Dam 5f/5.3f winner (including at 2 yrs). Bred for speed and the trainer well capable of having one ready first time; interesting.
1 7th (1) (200/1 -100%) Little Empire	200 200/1(-100%)	(1) Little Empire 200/1, Twice-raced gelding who again showed little when tenth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 16 days ago. Down in trip. Down the field in two outings over longer distances, up against it.
13 8th (13) (10/1 -67%) Mm Dragonfly	10 10/1(-67%)	(13) Mm Dragonfly 10/1, Took a step forward from debut when fourth of 8 in maiden at this course (7f, 7/1) 16 days ago. Faded over 7f two weeks ago;every chance this trip will suit and could play a leading role.
9 9th (9) (80/1 -142%) The Expert	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) The Expert 80/1, 1,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Vince Lombardi. Dam, useful French 7.5f-1¼m winner, half-sister to high-class winner up to 8.3f Lightning Spear. Mix of speed and stamina in his pedigree; best watched on debut.
7 10th (7) (7/4 +91%) Ministry Of Peace	1.75 7/4(+91%)	(7) Ministry Of Peace 7/4, $60,000 yearling, resold $130,000 yearling, War Front colt. Dam US 1¼m-1½m winner, including minor stakes events, from family of Irish Derby winner and Derby runner-up St Jovite. Worth a market check. American pedigree and every chance that the surface will suit; best watched though.
8 11th (8) (200/1 -203%) Old Chicago	200 200/1(-203%)	(8) Old Chicago 200/1, Twice-raced colt. Last of 4 in minor event (150/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Plum last in two sprint maidens and hard to give a chance to.
3 12th (3) (250/1 -279%) Lough Alina	250 250/1(-279%)	(3) Lough Alina 250/1, Well held in maidens. Significantly back down in trip. Has beaten one rival in four starts and makes no appeal.
2 13th (2) (150/1 -127%) Eirinn Rua	150 150/1(-127%)	(2) Eirinn Rua 150/1, Once-raced filly. 28/1 and tongue strap on, thirteenth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) on debut 16 days ago, lost all chance at start. Down in trip. No show after a very slow start over 1m here two weeks ago; best watched.
10 14th (10) (150/1 -355%) Bettiesee	150 150/1(-355%)	(10) Bettiesee 150/1, Gustav Klimt filly. Dam maiden (stayed 6f) who ran once over hurdles. speedily bred; best watched but might be one worth watching.

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17:10 Dundalk Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Not the strongest maiden and MARY SHOELACES, who has been placed in handicap company on her last two outings, looks up to winning a race of this standard. The U S Navy Flag filly lost out by just a head over course and distance a fortnight ago and Colin Keane takes the mount again. Hoover Dam is another obvious contender off his official mark of 74. He drops back in trip having been fourth over a mile here last time. Mm Dragonfly has run a couple of promising races and is another that has to be considered.

A decidedly ordinary maiden which can go to MARY SHOELACES if reproducing her best in a first-time visor. Hoover Dam and Mm Dragonfly have both shown enough to be worthy of consideration, while newcomer Ministry of Peace wouldn't need to anything out of the ordinary to make an impact.

This could go to MM DRAGONFLY, who showed promise over 1m before not quite getting home over 7f last time. This trip could be ideal.

17:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/8 +31%) Asgard's Captain	1.375 11/8(+31%)	(4) Asgard's Captain 11/8, 4/6, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 4 days ago, plenty in hand. Has excellent claims under a 5 lb penalty. Has progressed again for his new yard this year; shortlisted under a 5lb penalty.
9 2nd (9) (10/1 -43%) Sense Of Worth	10 10/1(-43%)	(9) Sense Of Worth 10/1, Latest win at Southwell in December and posted a good second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 18 days ago, better placed than most. Can make presence felt if turning up in similar form. Found his level again this winter and nothing wrong with his latest second; player.
12 3rd (12) (12/1 -100%) Explorers Way	12 12/1(-100%)	(12) Explorers Way 12/1, Followed up last month's win in 10-runner handicap over C&D (5/1) 20 days ago, just holding on. This is tougher but still warrants respect in his hat-trick bid. Four course wins in the last six months; this is tougher upped 4lb but enters calculations.
7 4th (7) (12/1 -33%) Percy Willis	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Percy Willis 12/1, Course winner. Good fifth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 11 days ago. Should remain competitive. Consistent enough all winter bar a couple of blips over hurdles, and holds each-way claims.
1 5th (1) (7/2 +61%) Cusack	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(1) Cusack 7/2, 6-time course winner who came unstuck in his hat-trick bid when sixth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 6 days ago. Back up in trip. The return here will help but he has to prove he can do it off this high a mark.
2 6th (2) (14/1 +30%) My Little Queens	14 14/1(+30%)	(2) My Little Queens 14/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year but failed to come on for recent run when only tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 21 days ago. Has something to prove at present. Hard to get excited by her record on Tapeta and she's some way down the pecking order.
11 7th (11) (9/1 -157%) Urban Road	9 9/1(-157%)	(11) Urban Road 9/1, C&D winner who returned to form and was unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of 9 in 10f handicap (7/1) at Chelmsford City 15 days ago. One to bear in mind. Unlucky not to go closer on Polytrack last time; goes on the shortlist off the same mark.
5 8th (5) (100/1 -300%) Midnight Lion	100 100/1(-300%)	(5) Midnight Lion 100/1, One win from 3 runs last year. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 16/1) 25 days ago, slowly away. Has work to do at present. Poor for this yard and would want to see good support before considering him.
3 9th (3) (25/1 -25%) Law Supreme	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Law Supreme 25/1, 25/1, last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 21 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Has run poorly twice since two seconds over shorter in January; isn't obviously fancied.
10 10th (10) (80/1 -186%) The Vik	80 80/1(-186%)	(10) The Vik 80/1, 11/1, ran poorly on first run since leaving A. Slattery when twelfth of 15 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, heavy). Off 10 months. Up in trip for tapeta debut. Off since a poor one last spring but worth a look in the market for a yard in decent nick.
8 11th (8) (100/1 -614%) Emperor Caradoc	100 100/1(-614%)	(8) Emperor Caradoc 100/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022 but wasn't seen to best effect when last of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 28 days ago, hampered and shuffled back under 2f out. Bred to stay this appreciably longer trip. Not looked to see out 1m in a few tries and this is a step into the unknown stamina-wise.
6 12th (6) (12/1 +40%) Skilled Warrior	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Skilled Warrior 12/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 18 days ago, weakening when hampered 1f out. Regressive and needs to improve a deal on recent efforts to take this.

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17:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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Asgard's Captain has progressed nicely over the last 12 months, although a 5lb penalty for Monday's triumph in an amateur jockeys' handicap at Wolverhampton means another personal best is required. With that in mind, SENSE OF WORTH, who won off 11lb higher during his time in Ireland, looks worth chancing off a highly competitive rating. The eight-year-old arrives in good form and is no back number just yet. Cusack completes the shortlist.

ASGARD'S CAPTAIN resumed winning ways with loads in hand at Wolverhampton at the beginning of the week and looks capable of following up under a penalty. Sense of Worth and hat-trick seeker Explorers Way are a couple of potential threats.

Having done nothing but progress in recent times, ASGARD'S CAPTAIN can defy the 5lb penalty. Urban Road is second choice.

17:45 Dundalk Handicap 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (18/1 -50%) Wrecking Ball Paul	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Wrecking Ball Paul 18/1, Course winner. Winner here in February. Ninth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at this course (12f) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs to settle much better up to this trip and it would have to be doubtful that he can.
2 2nd (2) (11/8 +54%) Riyami	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(2) Riyami 11/8, Third C&D win of winter when seeing off Rockview Consort by ½ length 16 days ago. Even a further 5 lb rise may not stop him. Most recently edged out today's rival Rockview Consort two weeks ago; up 5lb but claims.
4 3rd (4) (14/1 -100%) Eskimo Komet	14 14/1(-100%)	(4) Eskimo Komet 14/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at this course (12f) 28 days ago, never nearer. Significantly up in trip. Did some good work at the finish in a 1m4f handicap here last month; not without a chance.
10 4th (10) (13/2 +35%) Liberated Light	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(10) Liberated Light 13/2, 66/1, excellent fourth of 22 in maiden hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 55 days ago. Not discounted back on the Flat. Good run in a big-field maiden hurdle at Cork in January when last seen; respected.
1 5th (1) (22/1 -267%) Razdan	22 22/1(-267%)	(1) Razdan 22/1, Course winner. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, soft, 11/2), unable to sustain effort. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Claims if ready to roll on return. Has it to prove over the trip and entitled to need the run so best watched.
5 6th (5) (9/4 +32%) Rockview Consort	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(5) Rockview Consort 9/4, Course winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Good ½-length second of 14 to Riyami in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 16 days ago. Should give another good account. Headed late by Riyami in a C&D handicap two weeks ago; 2lb better off and should go close.
13 7th (13) (40/1 -186%) Kottayam	40 40/1(-186%)	(13) Kottayam 40/1, 10½ lengths eleventh of 13 to Riyami in handicap at this C&D (10/1). Off 93 days. Down the field on his polytrack debut over C&D in November; others preferred.
14 8th (14) (200/1 -506%) Liquid Metric	200 200/1(-506%)	(14) Liquid Metric 200/1, 40/1, thirteenth of 14 in claimer at this course (10.7f) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 0-9 on the Flat and showed very little over hurdles or on the Flat in the past year.
11 9th (11) (25/1 -108%) Arabian King	25 25/1(-108%)	(11) Arabian King 25/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.1f, heavy, 28/1) 13 days ago but was successful at Listowel when last seen on the Flat in September. Ran well in a Cheltenham handicap hurdle in October; well beaten three times subsequently.
6 10th (6) (25/1 -25%) Tudor City	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Tudor City 25/1, One win from 3 runs last year. 66/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (12f) on reappearance 49 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Significantly up in trip. Should be sharper with a run under his belt. Down the field in a 1m4f handicap here in January and probably best watched.
9 11th (9) (28/1 -250%) Caulaincourt	28 28/1(-250%)	(9) Caulaincourt 28/1, Sixth of 16 in juvenile hurdle (200/1) at Naas (15.5f, soft) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Fair on the Flat, won on last Flat outing. Good run over hurdles at Naas; blinkers back on here and not without a chance if he stays.
12 12th (12) (100/1 -300%) Dark Voyager	100 100/1(-300%)	(12) Dark Voyager 100/1, 33/1 and blinkers on for 1st time in this code, fourth of 8 in claiming hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 31 days ago. Poor on last Flat run. In rear in a C&D handicap before well beaten in a Limerick claiming hurdle last time.
3 13th (3) (18/1 -300%) Next Week	18 18/1(-300%)	(3) Next Week 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 17f in bumpers. Fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 21 days ago, very slowly away. Left in the stalls on his first try over 2m here two weeks ago; deserves another chance.
7 \|RR\| (7) (33/1 +0%) Khadaash	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Khadaash 33/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. 25/1, tailed-off last of 14 to Riyami in handicap at this C&D 70 days ago, lost all chance at start. Won this race last year but temperament issues make him a big doubt here.

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17:45 Dundalk Handicap 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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RIYAMI has been in fine form around here and may be able to go in again with Harry Swan on board. The Fastnet Rock gelding has won three times over course and distance this winter. He got home by half a length here 16 days ago but looked value for a bit more. He is obviously a bit worse off now with runner-up Rockview Consort, who is entitled to be a big player again. Liberated Light could be a danger here for the Gleesons. He returns to the Flat having been fourth over hurdles at Cork in early January. The full-brother to Cheltenham Bumper winner A Dream To Share is still relatively unexposed over this trip on the level.

RIYAMI progressed again on AW when seeing off Rockview Consort over C&D last month and might be able to defy the handicapper again. John McConnell's reopposing 5-y-o may provide the chief threat again. Eskimo Komet and the returning Razdan also make the shortlist.

Preference is marginally for ROCKVIEW CONSORT, just collared by Riyami here last time but with enough of a pull to turn the tables

18:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/7 +34%) Cast No Shadow	0.285714 2/7(+34%)	(1) Cast No Shadow 2/7, Fair colt. 13/8, good second of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Will take all the beating. Exposed but holds obvious claims in an ordinary novice sporting first-time headgear.
3 2nd (3) (11/2 -57%) Exponential	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(3) Exponential 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, third of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f) 25 days ago. One to consider. Half-sister to four winners; better with each start; good bit to find with Cast No Shadow.
5 3rd (5) (33/1 -83%) Tantomile	33 33/1(-83%)	(5) Tantomile 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Pullld too hard upped to 6f last time; too early to write her off but hard to recommend.
4 4th (4) (8/1 -45%) Tees Harriet	8 8/1(-45%)	(4) Tees Harriet 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden (10/1) at Southwell (5f) 25 days ago. Needs a deal more if she's to turn things round with both those ahead at Southwell latest.
2 5th (2) (50/1 +24%) Dandycan	50 50/1(+24%)	(2) Dandycan 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at Carlisle (7.8f, good) on debut. Off 6 months. Significantly down in trip. Best watched for yard whose Flat winners in recent times have come with older handicappers.

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18:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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CAST NO SHADOW doesn't set the bar very high, but he fared better than Exponential (third) and Tees Harriet (fourth) when he was pipped by an upwardly-mobile filly in a maiden at Southwell last month. The Hugo Palmer-trained colt has to concede weight all round but with first-time cheekpieces applied, he rates the logical choice and is taken to cement his authority over his old rivals.

CAST NO SHADOW sets the standard and should be able to open his account in such a weak race. Exponential looks the main threat and the other trio haven't shown a great deal as yet.

There won't be any excuses for the standard-setting CAST NO SHADOW this time. Exponential can chase him home.

18:15 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (4/1 +20%) Dark Street	4 4/1(+20%)	(13) Dark Street 4/1, Course winner. Latest win here in January. 3/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago, never nearer. 8lb higher for his 1m2f win in January but claims if he proves effective over this trip.
12 2nd (12) (16/5 +68%) Picpoul	3.2 16/5(+68%)	(12) Picpoul 16/5, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 7 days ago. Others more persuasive. Slightly hampered when not beaten far over C&D last week; each-way chance.
10 3rd (10) (7/1 -100%) Darkened	7 7/1(-100%)	(10) Darkened 7/1, Two wins from 51 Flat runs. 11/2, first run since leaving Denis Hogan when creditable length fourth of 14 to Neddies Boy in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Enters calculations. Close fourth on his stable debut over C&D last month; good chance off the same mark.
5 4th (5) (80/1 +20%) San Martino	80 80/1(+20%)	(5) San Martino 80/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. 125/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago. Poor on the Flat and over hurdles lately and isn't easy to fancy.
11 5th (11) (28/1 -12%) Mephisto	28 28/1(-12%)	(11) Mephisto 28/1, Course winner. Last of 14 in handicap (33/1) at this course (16f) 16 days ago. Down in trip. Hard to make a case for. Plum last on his return over 2m here two weeks ago; hard to fancy.
9 6th (9) (7/2 +13%) Brave Thought	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(9) Brave Thought 7/2, 10/3, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Merits consideration. Solid runs in a trio of C&D handicaps; will go close with a reproduction.
7 7th (7) (14/1 -100%) Chicago Storm	14 14/1(-100%)	(7) Chicago Storm 14/1, Good sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 16/1) 65 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Peter Fahey. Blinkers on 1st time. Ran well on latest Flat outing, too, and has to be taken seriously. 17-race maiden for Peter Fahey; blinkers tried here on his stable debut and best watched.
8 8th (8) (12/1 -33%) Easy Way	12 12/1(-33%)	(8) Easy Way 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 14 in maiden (11/1) at this course (8f) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Needs to improve. Ran okay behind a 66-1 stable companion over 1m here last month; more needed.
14 9th (14) (50/1 -150%) El C Wells	50 50/1(-150%)	(14) El C Wells 50/1, C&D winner. Thirteenth of 13 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 4/1) (sixth past the post but subsequently disqualified). Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving Thomas J. Gray. New trainer now and undoubtedly best watched with her history and after an absence.
4 10th (4) (80/1 -220%) Kings Prince	80 80/1(-220%)	(4) Kings Prince 80/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 21 in handicap at Navan (14f, heavy, 18/1). Off 135 days. First run for yard after leaving Eamonn O'Connell. Has a bit to prove. Off since October though and yet to make any impact on this surface; others preferred.
2 11th (2) (20/1 -233%) Tender Camilla	20 20/1(-233%)	(2) Tender Camilla 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form ninth of 21 in handicap (8/1) at the Curragh (14f, good). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not seen since August and makes his debut for an in-form stable with cheekpieces tried.
1 12th (1) (25/1 -79%) Lakewood	25 25/1(-79%)	(1) Lakewood 25/1, 4/1, fourth of 5 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, heavy). Off 153 days. First run for yard after leaving M. D. O'Callaghan. First run for her new stable after five months off and probably best watched.
3 13th (3) (18/1 +55%) Hangry	18 18/1(+55%)	(3) Hangry 18/1, 66/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. No real show in two maidens and a handicap for his current trainer; others preferred.
6 \|PU\| (6) (8/1 +20%) Boola Boola	8 8/1(+20%)	(6) Boola Boola 8/1, C&D winner. Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 21 days ago, slowly away. Not dismissed. Running over hurdles before a respectable effort over C&D last month; not dismissed.

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18:15 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DARK STREET looks worth another try at this trip. He wasn't stopping when winning over the extended ten year in mid-January and has run a couple of solid races since when coming from the rear. His wide draw wouldn't be a major concern. Luke Comer has three in this and Brave Thought is another consistent sort who could run a big race. He has been knocking on the door recently. Lakewood head the weights on his first outing for Thomas Coyle and could be interesting having slipped 4lb since last seen finishing fourth in a Killarney maiden last September.

DARKENED shaped well when fourth over C&D on his first outing for this yard and, if he can build on that, he might be able to land this open-looking event. In-form pair Dark Street and Brave Thought are both dangers.

If reserve Neddies Boy doesn't get a run, the consistent BRAVE THOUGHT might just prove good enough if the step up in trip suits

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/1 +8%) Abruzzo Mia	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Abruzzo Mia 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 15/2, 5 lengths ninth of 12 to Bobby Joe Leg in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Patchy at best since his win and needs to improve a deal on last month's effort here.
8 2nd (8) (7/1 +7%) Bobby Joe Leg	7 7/1(+7%)	(8) Bobby Joe Leg 7/1, 7-time C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 9/1, last of 6 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago. Likely to get back on track returned to more realistic grade. Said to have run flat into better company off this mark latest and now has to bounce back.
4 3rd (4) (10/1 -100%) Sir Maxi	10 10/1(-100%)	(4) Sir Maxi 10/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win here in November. 10/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 17 days ago. Should be back on his game returning to more suitable trip. Has always had two ways of running but there are reasons for optimism.
11 4th (11) (8/1 -7%) Admiral Nelson	8 8/1(-7%)	(11) Admiral Nelson 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (13/2) at this course (8f) 26 days ago. Worthy of interest. Excuses with one thing and another since C&D win off 2lb lower on his stable debut; player.
10 5th (10) (12/1 +25%) Global Spirit	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Global Spirit 12/1, Latest win at Pontefract in September. Eighth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 17 days ago. Others make more appeal. Has resumed in fair nick and holds each-way claims in an open handicap down 2lb.
7 6th (7) (28/1 -40%) Cold Stare	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) Cold Stare 28/1, 28/1, respectable 4¾ lengths seventh of 12 to Bobby Joe Leg in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. More required. Finished behind a few of these over C&D four weeks ago; isn't obviously fancied.
1 7th (1) (6/1 +20%) Gobi Sunset	6 6/1(+20%)	(1) Gobi Sunset 6/1, C&D winner. 20/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs headgear to have a positive effect. Inconsistent; a lot hinges on the first-time cheekpieces (tried in blinkers once before).
9 8th (9) (50/1 -52%) Arranmore	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Arranmore 50/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago. Needs to up his game. Needs to improve a deal on his last two efforts over C&D if he's to break the losing run.
5 9th (5) (11/4 +31%) Streak Lightning	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(5) Streak Lightning 11/4, C&D winner. 13/2, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D, never nearer. Off 133 days. Shaping up well when last seen and worth taking a chance on after a break. Last two wins have come here in March, once back from an absence; has plenty in his favour.
6 10th (6) (14/1 -87%) Sidney's Son	14 14/1(-87%)	(6) Sidney's Son 14/1, Winner at Carlisle in August. 7/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D. Off 175 days. Others make more appeal. Low mileage and interesting to see how he goes in the market after six months off.
3 11th (3) (18/1 -140%) Biplane	18 18/1(-140%)	(3) Biplane 18/1, C&D winner. 50/1, good third of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft). Off 137 days. Likely to strip fitter for the run. Returns from a break on a career-high mark and will need to be spot on.
12 12th (12) (13/2 -8%) Lope De Rueda	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(12) Lope De Rueda 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy, 33/1). Off 136 days. First run for yard after leaving Charles O'Brien. Hood back on. One to monitor in the betting starting out for shrewd connections. New yard has been among the winners under both codes and he's well worth a market check.

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Bobby Joe Leg has form that ties in with a few of these, so cannot be dismissed given he is a reliable yardstick. However, his winning spree hit the buffers big time in a deeper race here 13 days ago and he is taken on with his well-handicapped stablemate STREAK LIGHTNING, who offers strong appeal as a dual C&D scorer off 4lb below his last winning mark. Biplane and Admiral Nelson are a couple of others worth noting in the betting.

STREAK LIGHTNING was much better than the result when fifth over C&D 4 months ago and, while he's not been seen since, he's worth taking a chance on in a race that could be run to suit. Sir Maxi is a danger back up in trip and Lope de Rueda is worth keeping in mind on his first outing for a new yard.

The vote goes to STREAK LIGHTNING (nap) who boasts a good record fresh, here and at this time of year. Admiral Nelson is next best.

18:45 Dundalk Maiden 11f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (66/1 +0%) Taste Of The Sea	66 66/1(+0%)	(10) Taste Of The Sea 66/1, Raa Atoll filly. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to 6f-1m winner Hills And Dales and 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 1m) Perfect Madge (both useful). Dam was a 1m course handicap winner at a modest level, yard 5-75 at this venue this year..
2 1st (2) (1/3 +55%) Cow Chico	0.333333 1/3(+55%)	(2) Cow Chico 1/3, Promising sort. 11/4 and tongue strap on, second of 10 in C&D maiden on debut 30 days ago. Open to improvement and leading claims. Second to a shorter-priced stablemate on debut, will be hard to beat with normal progress.
4 2nd (4) (11/2 +39%) Street Mentor	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(4) Street Mentor 11/2, $120,000 yearling, Medaglia D'oro gelding. Brother to US 1m winner Red Light Racer and half-brother to 9.5f/1¼m winner Obeyaan and useful US 8.5f-1¼m winner Kuchar. Wears tongue strap. Solid dirt-oriented pedigree, dam Grade 1-placed on dirt, surface should suit, tongue-tied.
9 3rd (9) (11/1 -120%) Tachos	11 11/1(-120%)	(9) Tachos 11/1, Thrice-raced filly. 10/3, fifth of 10 in maiden at Down Royal (7f, soft). Off 158 days. Significantly up in trip. Ran well at Gowran on second of three 7f starts at two, 72-rated filly has a place chance.
1 4th (1) (50/1 +24%) Apache War	50 50/1(+24%)	(1) Apache War 50/1, Green Moon colt. Dam unraced. Likely best watched on debut. Unraced dam is a half-sister to winners, yard has two other runners, apprentice aboard.
6 5th (6) (9/2 -35%) Chinois	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(6) Chinois 9/2, 85,000 gns Dark Angel filly. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Cow Chico has to be considered the leading stable's first string but still no surprise were this one up to playing a prominent role. First foal out of a Listed winner, a stablemate of Cow Chico who holds an obvious chance..
3 6th (3) (28/1 -75%) Kilbarry Jack	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Kilbarry Jack 28/1, €36,000 foal, Kessaar gelding. Brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Monty Man and half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Elland Road Boy. Brother to a 7f winner, half-brother to a 5f scorer, this trip may stretch his stamina.
5 7th (5) (200/1 -100%) The Man Above	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) The Man Above 200/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Eleventh of 13 in maiden at this course (8f, 150/1) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Showed nothing on two starts on turf at two, in rear over 1m on his recent AW debut.
8 8th (8) (80/1 -471%) Moonstone Grey	80 80/1(-471%)	(8) Moonstone Grey 80/1, $35,000 yearling, Frosted filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart US 2-y-o 5f winner Elite Alex, made frame in Grade 2/3 events there,. Dam unraced. Half-sister to seven winners including Smooth Roller a 1m1f Grade 1 winner on dirt.
7 9th (7) (80/1 -60%) Flippity Flop	80 80/1(-60%)	(7) Flippity Flop 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 80/1, seventh of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 49 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Stepped up from an unpromising debut when seventh of 14 on second start, more needed..

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18:45 Dundalk Maiden 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The well-bred COW CHICO ran a nice race to finish second on his debut here last month and with natural improvement should prove hard to beat. The son of Frankel, and Irish Guineas third Foxtrot Liv, went down by a length-and-a-half to stablemate Neski Sherelski and this looks a winnable opportunity now. Tachos sets the standard off her official mark of 72. The Gleneagles filly shaped with promise in a few turf maidens and should be a big player in this grade on her return to action. Joseph O'Brien, trainer of the selection, also introduces newcomer Chinois. The Dark Angel filly is the first foal of Listed winner Summer Daydream.

This looks a decent opportunity for COW CHICO to build on his promising C&D debut second in January. Tachos could be the one to give him most to do unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding the selection's debuting stablemate Chinois.

This seems like an ideal opportunity for COW CHICO to step up a place following a C&D debut second behind a well-fancied stablemate.

19:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (12/1 -700%) Eleutheromania	12 12/1(-700%)	(8) Eleutheromania 12/1, Promising sort who upped her game from debut when second of 6 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, firm) in July. Since joined George Boughey and likely has more to offer yet. Raced twice for Sir Michael Stoute, better effort when second on turf at Lingfield.
10 2nd (10) (11/8 +69%) Gemstar	1.375 11/8(+69%)	(10) Gemstar 11/8, 280,000 gns yearling, Zoustar filly. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner, half-sister to smart 5f winner Cotai Glory. Market check advised on debut. 280,000gns yearling; by Zoustar out of a Listed winner; interesting debutante.
5 3rd (5) (4/1 +27%) Lakota Brave	4 4/1(+27%)	(5) Lakota Brave 4/1, 13,000 gns foal, £70,000 yearling, Sioux Nation gelding. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Galtymore Lad. Interesting newcomer. £70,000 yearling; by Sioux Nation out of a 6f winner; check the betting.
3 4th (3) (9/1 -29%) Calder Valley	9 9/1(-29%)	(3) Calder Valley 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 5 in minor event at this course (6f, 10/1) 20 days ago, not knocked about. Each-way claims. Ran encouragingly here last month on return from lengthy absence; possibilities.
1 5th (1) (9/2 +36%) August	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(1) August 9/2, Fairly useful gelding. Last of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 12/1) 40 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Claims on best form. 0-8; major player on best form and this new scenario may have positive effect.
6 6th (6) (22/1 -38%) Sycamore Gap	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Sycamore Gap 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Sixth of 10 in minor event at this course (8f, 28/1) 10 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. Raced only at Newcastle; has frame possibilities on penultimate effort.
7 7th (7) (8/1 -45%) Agnes Grey	8 8/1(-45%)	(7) Agnes Grey 8/1, Below best, in first-time cheekpieces, when eighth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, heavy, 7/1) in October. Could fare better as she makes tapeta debut with headgear now discarded. 0-8; has some placed form on turf; fighting chance provided she takes to Tapeta.
9 8th (9) (125/1 -89%) Emer Elysees	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Emer Elysees 125/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. Tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 66/1) on flat debut. Off 119 days. First run for yard after leaving Barry Fitzgerald. Hooded for 1st time. Ex-Irish mare who needs to improve on debut for new yard.
2 9th (2) (150/1 -355%) Busan	150 150/1(-355%)	(2) Busan 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at this C&D 28 days ago. Up against it. Modest RPRs in two novice events here.

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19:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

ELEUTHEROMANIA ran with much more encouragement when runner-up on the Lingfield turf in July. Now under the tutelage of George Boughey, she should hold every chance of finishing one place better, providing she is tuned up for this seasonal/all-weather debut. A 141-day break may have freshened up Agnes Grey, who would prove dangerous on the pick of her form, while any market support for newcomer Lakota Brave must be heeded.

Preference is for ELEUTHEROMANIA, who left her debut form well behind when second at Lingfield last summer and remains with potential for her new yard. Agnes Grey looks the likeliest danger on form, whilst Lakota Brave may be the pick of the newcomers.

Upped in distance, CALDER VALLEY could well get off the mark. Second choice is Eleutheromania.

19:15 Dundalk Stakes 8f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/1 +60%) Bergamasco	10 10/1(+60%)	(3) Bergamasco 10/1, Fairly useful gelding. 10/3, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 35 days ago, driven out. This is much tougher. Dual C&D handicap winner, not in the same league as the Ballydoyle pair.
4 2nd (4) (5/4 +64%) Nerano	1.25 5/4(+64%)	(4) Nerano 5/4, Twice-raced winner. 2/9, won 13-runner maiden at this C&D 28 days ago, easily. Likely to improve. Emphatic C&D maiden winner will have his work cut out to cope with Aidan O'Brien's pair.
2 3rd (2) (4/5 +77%) Navy Seal	0.8 4/5(+77%)	(2) Navy Seal 4/5, Useful colt. One win from 3 runs last year. 17/1, 4 lengths fifth of 7 to Sunway in Criterium International at Saint-Cloud (8f, soft). Off 131 days. Ryan Moore prefers Henry Adams. Smart juvenile form, only 4lb below Henry Adams on official figures but may be flattered.

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19:15 Dundalk Stakes 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Aidan O'Brien has won this with some smart sorts in recent years and HENRY ADAMS looks the one to beat in this renewal. The No Nay Never colt was last seen finishing fourth behind star stablemate City Of Troy in the Dewhurst in October and was a dual winner last season, including taking the Group 3 Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown. The other Ballydoyle runner, Navy Seal, is rated 4lb inferior. He also showed a decent level last season, winning a Galway maiden and finishing fifth in Group 1 company, in the Criterium International, at Saint-Cloud in October. The other two runners have a fitness advantage but look up against it. The Joseph O'Brien-trained Nerano was a good maiden winner here last month but this is a different level of opposition now.

On the face of it NERANO has a fair bit to find with the Ballydoyle duo of Henry Adams and Navy Seal, but he looked good when scoring over C&D last month and brings plenty of potential to the table. Henry Adams is Ryan Moore's pick and he is feared greatly on the strength of his efforts in Group 1 company during the autumn.

Ryan Moore's mount HENRY ADAMS was fourth behind City Of Troy in the Dewhurst and can make a winning start to the campaign

19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/3 +45%) Gustav Graves	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(3) Gustav Graves 10/3, Posted career best when narrowly taking 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 5/2) 4 days ago. 5 lb penalty to carry now but another bold bid anticipated. Bang-in-form 6yo who has won four times over 5f at Wolverhampton since Christmas.
7 2nd (7) (10/1 -100%) Sugar Hill Babe	10 10/1(-100%)	(7) Sugar Hill Babe 10/1, 18/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 22 days ago, slowly away. 6 lb higher now but must enter calculations. Returned to form with come-from-behind win over C&D three weeks ago, after a break.
8 3rd (8) (10/1 -67%) Wee Fat Mac	10 10/1(-67%)	(8) Wee Fat Mac 10/1, C&D winner. Scored twice towards end of last year and continued in good heart since, latest when second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 27 days ago. Likely contender. Won twice in December (latterly over C&D) and has remained in good form since.
2 4th (2) (16/1 -60%) Henery Hawk	16 16/1(-60%)	(2) Henery Hawk 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 9/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago, never nearer. Others preferred. Found 0-85 race too hot last time but was in career-best form over C&D beforehand.
12 5th (12) (4/1 +50%) Mehmo	4 4/1(+50%)	(12) Mehmo 4/1, Three wins from 16 runs last year. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 8 days ago, slowly away. Warrants respect. Engaged 6.00 Chelmsford Thursday. Placed on last six outings and only just failed to get up at Chelmsford last night.
6 6th (6) (6/1 +14%) Herakles	6 6/1(+14%)	(6) Herakles 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 22/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. C&D winner in January and very respectable sixth in higher-grade race since; in the mix.
4 7th (4) (9/1 -50%) Maharajas Express	9 9/1(-50%)	(4) Maharajas Express 9/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 11/2, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 15 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Shade disappointing over 6f last time but went very close over 5f two starts ago.
5 8th (5) (25/1 -25%) Belsito	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) Belsito 25/1, 12/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (5.6f, good to firm). Off 7 months. Others more appealing. 0-5 last year and absent since down-the-field turf run last July.
1 9th (1) (18/1 +45%) Majeski Man	18 18/1(+45%)	(1) Majeski Man 18/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 26 days ago. Up against it. Safely held on both outings since a break but ought to be approaching peak fitness now.
10 10th (10) (13/2 -86%) Beylerbeyi	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(10) Beylerbeyi 13/2, Free-going sort who hasn't been with this yard long and ran well from much-reduced mark when runner-up here (7f) in January. Back to that sort of form when close second at Wolverhampton (7.2f) latest and warrants respect dropped to minimum trip. 4lb well in after going close over 7f last week; will need a strong pace to aim at over 5f.
11 11th (11) (22/1 -57%) Cuban Grey	22 22/1(-57%)	(11) Cuban Grey 22/1, 18/1, first run since leaving Mike Murphy & Michael Keady when respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 14 days ago. Visor back on. Others more persuasive. Placed twice at Wolverhampton in December and ran okay at Dundalk on recent stable debut.

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19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Although respected, a 5lb penalty will make life tougher for Wolverhampton scorer Gustav Graves, which edges the vote in the direction of SUGAR HILL BABE. Lisa Williamson's filly overcame a tardy beginning over C&D last month, winning well under Alex Jary, and there could be more to come. Beylerbeyi is effectively 4lb well-in, but the drop from 7f may be enough to prevent him from gaining compensation for last week's Wolverhampton near-miss.

GUSTAV GRAVES arrives in the form of his life and may be able to record his fourth success of the year. Wee Fat Mac and Beylerbeyi rate the principal dangers.

The answer might be MAHARAJAS EXPRESS, who lost out only narrowly to Gustav Graves two starts ago and is now 7lb better off.

19:45 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (6/1 -71%) Mary Bagot	6 6/1(-71%)	(8) Mary Bagot 6/1, Posted creditable efforts both starts this year, latest when second of 9 in handicap at this course (7f) 28 days ago. Remains fairly treated and is likely to go well again. Second in races over 1m and 7f here last month, capable of getting in the mix again.
4 2nd (4) (28/1 -12%) Dandy Lichious	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) Dandy Lichious 28/1, 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form sixth of 10 in nursery at this course (6f) 79 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Enters calculations. Fourth in a nursery for Ger Lyons, well beaten on his first three starts for this yard.
7 3rd (7) (12/1 -20%) Galician Girl	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Galician Girl 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in minor event at this C&D (16/1) 72 days ago. May do better on handicap debut. Opening mark is possibly a bit high, but there may be better to come from her.
3 4th (3) (6/5 +78%) Alto Sax	1.2 6/5(+78%)	(3) Alto Sax 6/5, Posted another solid effort when third of 10 in handicap over C&D (15/2) 35 days ago. 2 lb lower now and is one for shortlist. Gave an improved display last time, a positive that Colin Keane chooses him this time.
2 5th (2) (9/1 -80%) Blue Soul	9 9/1(-80%)	(2) Blue Soul 9/1, Bounced back to form when close third of 3 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago. Likely contender. Only a head behind dead-heaters Rebelsonthrun over 7f last time, Colin Keane on Alto Sax..
5 6th (5) (12/1 +14%) Special Angel	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Special Angel 12/1, Fourth of 5 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 14/1) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Second in a C&D handicap in January with Alto Sax in third, hung badly here last time.
11 7th (11) (50/1 -257%) Bacio	50 50/1(-257%)	(11) Bacio 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 13 in maiden at this C&D (125/1) 28 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut. Soundly beaten in three maiden runs, tongue-tie seemed to help only marginally last time..
9 8th (9) (33/1 -106%) Gregorina	33 33/1(-106%)	(9) Gregorina 33/1, 14/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Best run when third over C&D on penultimate start, held by Alto Sax based on latest run.
13 9th (13) (33/1 -136%) Hanoi	33 33/1(-136%)	(13) Hanoi 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, eighth of 13 in maiden at this C&D 14 days ago, not knocked about. Worth monitoring on handicap debut. Ordinary form in maidens, perhaps some prospect that he will find his level in handicaps.
10 10th (10) (66/1 -100%) Go On Go On Uhavit	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Go On Go On Uhavit 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, ninth of 10 in nursery at Naas (5f, good to soft). Off 169 days. Significantly up in trip. Not easy to make a strong case for. Does not look enough based on a 5f nursery outing on turf, longer trip may be some help.
14 11th (14) (80/1 -142%) Stall The Ball	80 80/1(-142%)	(14) Stall The Ball 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Joseph Anthony Murray when ninth of 13 in maiden at this C&D (150/1) 14 days ago. Blinkers applied for handicap debut. Blinkered for first handicap, 3lb out of the handicap but has a good 7lb claimer aboard.
1 12th (1) (7/1 -40%) Rebelsontherun	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Rebelsontherun 7/1, Found improvement when winning 3-runner handicap at this course (7f, 6/1) 16 days ago, joining leader line. Just 1 lb higher now and not taken lightly. Did well to force a dead-heat with the long odds-on Beautiful Dawn over 7f 16 days ago.
6 13th (6) (13/2 -30%) Pandion Power	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(6) Pandion Power 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 10 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy). Off 159 days. Work to do on handicap debut. Curragh efforts did not confirm mild AW promise, but he should be more mature now.
12 14th (12) (66/1 -164%) Relentless Flyer	66 66/1(-164%)	(12) Relentless Flyer 66/1, 22/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 45 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Fourth in a nursery here last November, less encouraging form in three runs for this yard.

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19:45 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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REBELSONTHERUN only got a pound after dead-heating here 16 days ago and may be able to follow up. He was niggled along at stages then over seven and only really started to motor late on so stepping up a furlong looks like it could bring further improvement. There wasn't much between him and Blue Soul at the line that day and that rival also has to be on the shortlist. It interesting that Colin Keane rides Alto Sax from the two Ger Lyons-trained runners and he has to be respected. The Saxon Warrior gelding was third over course and distance on his last outing.

ALTO SAX figures off a handy mark and arrives on back of good third in a stronger contest in January. He gets the nod. Rebelsontherun and Mary Bagot head the list of dangers.

Colin Keane's choice of ALTO SAX over stablemate Blue Soul is a positive factor that earns him the vote in an open contest

20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (15/2 -25%) Danielsflyer	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(2) Danielsflyer 15/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap (14/1) at this course (7.1f) 13 days ago. Not taken lightly. Three course wins, the latest narrowly over 7f off 4lb lower; not sure to repeat that.
4 2nd (4) (12/1 +25%) Rocket Rod	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Rocket Rod 12/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (17/2) 57 days ago. Others more persuasive. Rattled off a hat-trick here in 2022 and well handicapped again; too bad to be true latest.
6 3rd (6) (2/1 +60%) Armoured	2 2/1(+60%)	(6) Armoured 2/1, 25/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 39 days ago by head from Mercurius Power, suited by way race developed. Not an obvious sort for the follow up. Good value for narrow defeat of Mercurius Power here in January; up just the 4lb.
1 4th (1) (6/1 +14%) Mercurius Power	6 6/1(+14%)	(1) Mercurius Power 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 26 days ago. Worth considering. Five-time winner; exposed but running well having made the frame here the last twice.
12 5th (12) (17/2 -70%) Lochnaver	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(12) Lochnaver 17/2, Course winner. Latest win here in November. Good second of 10 in handicap (6/1) at this course (10.2f) 10 days ago. Down in trip. Should remain competitive. Recent second here but over 1m2f and not raced at a mile for a long time.
10 6th (10) (25/1 +24%) Anif	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) Anif 25/1, 3-time C&D winner. 16/1, 7¾ lengths seventh of 9 to Danielsflyer in handicap at this course (7.1f) 13 days ago. Multiple winner but has been struggling for a while now.
11 7th (11) (11/2 -38%) Masterpainter	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(11) Masterpainter 11/2, 5/1 and visored for 1st time, very good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, just failing. Shortlist material. Gave it good go in the new visor when beaten a head over C&D ten days ago.
8 8th (8) (12/1 -50%) Concert Boy	12 12/1(-50%)	(8) Concert Boy 12/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form 5 lengths fifth of 9 to Danielsflyer in handicap (3/1) at this course (7.1f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Could have run better here 13 days ago when behind Danielsflyer.
3 9th (3) (9/1 +25%) Reel Prospect	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) Reel Prospect 9/1, C&D winner. Winner here in October. 20/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Could be on the premises again. Never getting there from off the pace when beaten just under 6l the last time.
5 10th (5) (28/1 -40%) Dougies Dream	28 28/1(-40%)	(5) Dougies Dream 28/1, C&D winner. Last of 15 in minor event at Doncaster (8f, good, 5/1). Off 166 days. Something to prove. Badly out of form when last seen but potentially interesting off this mark.
9 11th (9) (100/1 -525%) Elladora	100 100/1(-525%)	(9) Elladora 100/1, 7/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft). Off 159 days. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Katie Scott. Won four times for Katie Scott when often making the running; fine on Tapeta.
7 12th (7) (22/1 -214%) Loom Large	22 22/1(-214%)	(7) Loom Large 22/1, Course winner. Latest win here in October. 6/1, last of 8 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 28 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Back down in trip. Had a wind op since last run; both wins at 1m2f but fine at this trip; hard to rule out.

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20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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Armoured sprung a shock to get up by half a length over C&D and he would be foolish to dismiss off only 4lb higher. However, he could come out second best to MASTERPAINTER, who showed improvement in a first-time visor when just touched off over track and trip, and he is due to go up 2lb after this. Lochnaver, who was also beaten a head into second on the same card last week, is another to consider.

MASTERPAINTER reacted well to a visor when second over C&D last time and he's handicapped to win, so he takes preference over Danielsflyer, who also arrives on the back of a solid showing. Lochnaver is also considered.

This isn't certain to be strongly run and ARMOURED came from off the pace here last time but he appeals as a horse with more to offer.

20:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/2 +38%) Hightimeyouwon	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(1) Hightimeyouwon 5/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (11/4) at this course (8f) 7 days ago. Blinkers back on. Looks competitive on form. Second in five of his last six races at this venue, obvious candidate for the shortlist.
2 2nd (2) (11/2 -10%) Exquisite Acclaim	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Exquisite Acclaim 11/2, Won 13-runner handicap at this course (8f, 13/2) 21 days ago by neck from Hightimeyouwon, battling well. One to consider. Gained third course win in a 1m handicap three weeks ago, at least as effective over 7f.
8 3rd (8) (7/2 +36%) Super Over	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(8) Super Over 7/2, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 7/2) 28 days ago. Not discounted. Three AW wins over 7f/1m, has made the frame in three of his last four races at this track.
4 4th (4) (20/1 -100%) Prisoner's Dilemma	20 20/1(-100%)	(4) Prisoner's Dilemma 20/1, 3-time C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 30 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Running well at this venue lately but a long time since he has tackled this trip..
10 5th (10) (14/1 -100%) Macadam's Rock	14 14/1(-100%)	(10) Macadam's Rock 14/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 4/1, good third of 13 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Place possibilities. In good form since his return from a break, most of his best course form has been over 7f.
12 6th (12) (14/1 +13%) May Night	14 14/1(+13%)	(12) May Night 14/1, ½-length second of 12 to Ransom in claimer (22/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Second to Ransom in a recent claimer, has dropped in the ratings, could be competitive.
9 7th (9) (33/1 -65%) Miqdaad	33 33/1(-65%)	(9) Miqdaad 33/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. Winner here in January. 12/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 28 days ago. Others have achieved more. Won 7f maiden in January, down the field since in the race in which Super Over was fourth.
5 8th (5) (11/1 -10%) Alexander John	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Alexander John 11/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner maiden (14/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, unchallenged. More needed back in handicap company. Front-running winner of 7f maiden here last Friday, mark could prove to be reasonable.
11 9th (11) (125/1 -279%) Tomahawk King	125 125/1(-279%)	(11) Tomahawk King 125/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Jack Channon. Not easy to make a case for. Best form for the Channons was on AW, unplaced in two turf runs last year, Irish debut.
3 10th (3) (7/1 -27%) Ransom	7 7/1(-27%)	(3) Ransom 7/1, Didn't need to improve to win 12-runner claimer at this course (8f, 8/11) 14 days ago by ½ length from May Night, driven out. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Has good chance on form. Consistent in defeat before recording an odds-on win in a claimer here a fortnight ago.
6 11th (6) (11/1 +21%) Charlisse	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Charlisse 11/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. One win from 2 runs last year. Latest win here in September. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 18/1) 28 days ago. Two 7f wins at this venue, too keen and failed to get home over this trip last month.
7 12th (7) (22/1 -214%) Rumbled Again	22 22/1(-214%)	(7) Rumbled Again 22/1, First run since leaving Denis Hogan when creditable second of 14 in handicap (6/1) at this course (6f). Off 154 days. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce. Second over 6f here last September, lacks a recent run but capable of going well.

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20:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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MAY NIGHT won four times over this trip in Britain and may be worth a short here at a price after a good run in claiming company last time. He has been slipping down the weights and following another 4lb drop since his runner-up effort here a fortnight ago he's starting to look attractive. Alexander John benefitted from forcing tactics when winning a maiden here last week and could be capable of a big show back in handicap company at this trip. Hightimeyouwon has been a touch frustrating but keeps hitting the crossbar and has to be on the shortlist.

RANSOM wasn't far behind Exquisite Acclaim and Hightimeyouwon when third over C&D last month and is taken to turn the tables on that duo this time. Indeed, he meets those rivals on slightly better terms and subsequently got his head back in front when outpointing May Night in a claimer here. Hightimeyouwon is second choice, while Super Over is on a workable mark and also commands considerable respect.

Rated 10lb higher than this after an ambitious Classic attempt, ALEXANDER JOHN won a maiden well here last week and may follow up

20:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (50/1 -79%) Retirement Beckons	50 50/1(-79%)	(8) Retirement Beckons 50/1, Three wins from 17 runs last year. 22/1, last of 7 in handicap at this C&D 36 days ago, slowly away. Hard to fancy. Nine-time winner on turf but this year's AW form has been very disappointing.
2 2nd (2) (4/1 +33%) Ana Emaraaty	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Ana Emaraaty 4/1, Modest gelding. Creditable fifth of 12 in minor event at this course (10.2f, 14/1) 20 days ago. Down in trip. Each-way claims. Not beaten far in this grade last month, after a break; drops back from 1m2f; a possible.
1 3rd (1) (5/2 -67%) Ledger	2.5 5/2(-67%)	(1) Ledger 5/2, Took advantage of drop in grade when winning 9-runner minor event over C&D (15/8) 8 days ago, forging clear. Holds solid follow-up claims. Clearcut winner of very similar race in refitted cheekpieces last week; has 5lb penalty.
5 4th (5) (5/2 +0%) Copper Mountain	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(5) Copper Mountain 5/2, Below best latest but had got back to winning ways over this trip at Southwell previously and ran well here in the autumn. Shortlisted. Beaten at odds-on last time but won in this grade two starts ago; likely contender.
7 5th (7) (25/1 -79%) Mr Coco Bean	25 25/1(-79%)	(7) Mr Coco Bean 25/1, Modest gelding. Thirty six runs since last win in 2021. 25/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago, hampered. Makes limited appeal. Placed twice over 7f here last month but younger rivals appeal more all the same.
3 6th (3) (10/1 -54%) Child Of Lir	10 10/1(-54%)	(3) Child Of Lir 10/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Winner here in September. 8/1, 3¼ lengths third of 9 to Ledger in minor event at this C&D 8 days ago. Others preferred. Big step back in right direction when placed behind Ledger over C&D last week.
4 7th (4) (6/1 +40%) Coligone Kate	6 6/1(+40%)	(4) Coligone Kate 6/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat starts but showed benefit of recent run when creditable third of 8 in handicap over C&D (13/2) 20 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again. Bettered low-key stable debut when third in C&D handicap last month; one to consider.
9 8th (9) (28/1 -12%) Run At Dawn	28 28/1(-12%)	(9) Run At Dawn 28/1, Poor gelding. 3¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Ledger in minor event at this C&D (40/1) 8 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Still looking for first success. Belied 40-1 odds when placed over C&D last week but overall profile remains unappealing.
6 9th (6) (25/1 +0%) Fulltime	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Fulltime 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Eoin Griffin when 6¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Ledger in minor event at this C&D (25/1) 8 days ago, slowly away. Work to do. Persistently denied clear run when sixth over C&D on recent stable debut.

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20:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

LEDGER had Child Of Lir back in third when scoring in comfortable fashion at this level over C&D last week and, considering the manner of that victory, he could prove difficult to stop in his follow-up bid. That was Child Of Lir's best effort for a while so he has to be considered. Copper Mountain makes the most appeal of the rest based on her victory at Southwell two starts ago.

This can go to COPPER MOUNTAIN, who was unsuited by the drop in trip when below par at Southwell last time and came close on her last 2 visits here. Ledger and Coligone Kate are feared most.

Lucinda Russell's LEDGER was a pretty convincing C&D winner last week and is taken to overcome his 5lb penalty.

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Tomform Friday 1st March 2024

Races & Results Friday 1st March 2024

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13:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:02 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:37 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:12 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:47 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:22 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:38 Dundalk Claimer 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:45 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:57 Lingfield Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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17:10 Dundalk Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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17:45 Dundalk Handicap 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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18:15 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:45 Dundalk Maiden 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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19:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:15 Dundalk Stakes 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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19:45 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow