1 Saturday 1st March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Saturday 1st March 2025

There were 45 Races on Saturday 1st March 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Kelso, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 1st March 2025

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

13:00 Navan Maiden Hurdle 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (2/1 +27%) Positive Energy	2 2/1(+27%)	(7) Positive Energy 2/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1¼m), improved when winning final start in 2024 for W. McCreery. Interesting hurdling newcomer. Won a handicap over 1m2f at this venue last October for Willie McCreery, leading chance.
9 2nd (9) (11/2 +0%) Springhill Warrior	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(9) Springhill Warrior 11/2, Capri gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser The Dutchman and bumper winner/useful hurdler The Pirate's Queen. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for leading yard. Half-brother to five winners including Peter Marsh winner The Dutchman, dam was versatile.
8 3rd (8) (4/1 +11%) Raydamann	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Raydamann 4/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat who was well held in juvenile hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good) on NH debut 64 days ago. 79-rated Flat maiden, reported to have bled on hurdling debut, chance if no recurrence.
4 4th (4) (9/1 +25%) Jacko Star	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) Jacko Star 9/1, Yeats gelding. Dam (c145/h131), 2m-2¾m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m), sister to winning hurdler/smart chaser (2m-2½m winner) Ulaan Baatar. Bred more for longer trips but still worth a market check all the same. Interesting newcomer for JP McManus dam Jacksonslady won eight races for this.
11 5th (11) (5/1 +17%) Rhythm Of Life	5 5/1(+17%)	(11) Rhythm Of Life 5/1, Bathyrhon filly. Half-sister to useful bumper winner Shuttle Diplomacy. One to take seriously on debut for top yard. Half-sister to the Tom Cooper-trained Shuttle Diplomacy who won a Listed bumper last term.
2 6th (2) (7/1 -27%) Bursinel	7 7/1(-27%)	(2) Bursinel 7/1, Fair maiden on the Flat and left hurdling debut form behind when third of 8 in juvenile hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) 29 days ago. That form looks about the best on offer. 76-rated Flat maiden for William Haggas, Catterick hurdles run gives him a good chance.
6 7th (6) (12/1 -33%) Needs Must	12 12/1(-33%)	(6) Needs Must 12/1, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winner Spoiled Rotten. One of 3 interesting debutants for the yard. Half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Spoiled Rotten, dam fell in a point, well-related.
3 8th (3) (66/1 -267%) Glendower	66 66/1(-267%)	(3) Glendower 66/1, Fairly useful maiden (stays 1¼m) at best on Flat, became disappointing. Has left William Muir & Chris Grassick ahead of hurdle debut and possibly best watched. Three seconds on the Flat in Britain, lost form after 12l Salisbury defeat last August.
5 9th (5) (25/1 -150%) My Mate Tony	25 25/1(-150%)	(5) My Mate Tony 25/1, Again shaped with some promise when seventh of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft, 66/1) 77 days ago, left with lot to do. Weak Flat form, could be given some sort of chance based on Listowel festival fourth.
12 10th (12) (200/1 -33%) Saxon Land	200 200/1(-33%)	(12) Saxon Land 200/1, Fair maiden on Flat but well beaten in 2 maiden hurdles. Placed twice on Flat, last of 14 on hurdles debut at Punchestown, not much better at Naas.
10 11th (10) (33/1 +0%) Mudslide Molly	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Mudslide Molly 33/1, Jet Away filly. Dam, fair 2m hurdle winner, also 13f winner on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (17f winner) The Tiddly Tadpole. Dam 1m5f Flat/2m hurdle winner and half-sister to a hurdle winner, probably best watched.
1 12th (1) (300/1 -50%) Are We Dancing	300 300/1(-50%)	(1) Are We Dancing 300/1, Well held in a pair of maiden hurdles. Down the field at big prices in maidens at Fairyhouse and Punchestown, can be ruled out.

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POSITIVE ENERGY won on his latest Flat start for Willie McCreery over 1m2f at Navan last October and gets a tentative vote to make a winning start over hurdles for Michael O'Callaghan. Gordon Elliott has four runners and riding arrangements suggest Raydamann may prove the pick. The Sea The Stars gelding showed useful placed form in maidens last year for Johnny Murtagh but was found to have bled when disappointing on his hurdle debut for current connections at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting. Glendower and Bursinel are others to consider.

Gordon Elliott saddles three debutants, but the one who makes most appeal on paper is SPRINGHILL WARRIOR given he's bred to make a useful jumper, so he earns the vote before market clues. Postiive Energy, a winner on his final Flat outing in 2024, is another worthy of consideration, wih Bursinel perhaps the pick of those with hurdling experience.

This will not take much winning and it could pay to side with POSITIVE ENERGY who has the merit of being a course winner on the Flat.

13:10 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (17/2 +47%) Gallic Geordie	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(5) Gallic Geordie 17/2, Veteran who has been lightly raced since scoring at Wetherby last winter but ran well after 11 months off when third at Lingfield in December. Unseated too far out to suggest how he would have fared at Wetherby next time and unsuited by emphasis on speed at Doncaster since. Fair third at Doncaster and continues to edge down the weights; might not be far away.
3 2nd (3) (16/1 -100%) Netywell	16 16/1(-100%)	(3) Netywell 16/1, Won 3 on the bounce last season but failed to fire last 2 starts after a decent return at Haydock. Eased 3 lb at least. Three wins last winter but has struggled the last twice and needs to get back on track.
2 3rd (2) (13/8 +7%) Helnwein	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(2) Helnwein 13/8, Won twice over hurdles last term, including on handicap bow at Sandown on final start. Failed to build on promising chase debut second when fourth next 2 starts but shaped as if still in form. Wind op since below-par latest run; can have a big say if rediscovering previous promise.
1 4th (1) (10/3 -67%) Real Stone	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(1) Real Stone 10/3, Mixed record switched to fences last season but left reappearance behind when making all at Wetherby 4 weeks ago, unchallenged. 6 lb rise may prove to be on the lenient side given the manner of that success. Inconsistent and may prefer softer ground, but he won in fine style at Wetherby last time.
4 5th (4) (5/1 +44%) Bollingerandkrug	5 5/1(+44%)	(4) Bollingerandkrug 5/1, Showed improved form switched to front-running tactics last season, landing a hat-trick over C&D between May and November. Below form since but has dropped to a tempting mark and latest third here was a step back in the right direction. Form gone wrong way but this course specialist took step back in right direction last time.
6 6th (6) (11/2 +50%) Kidman	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(6) Kidman 11/2, Lightly-raced hurdler who made a bold bid to land a touch when collared close home at Hexham on return. Well held at Carlisle next time but shaped well making his chasing debut in a first-time tongue strap when fourth at Newcastle. Entitled to build on that but he's 2 lb out of the handicap here. 9yo who is 0-8 but consistent, and may be able to build upon his fair chase debut fourth.

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Real Stone bounced back to form in no uncertain terms when ridden positively at Wetherby last month and the 10-year-old must be respected off 6lb higher. Preference, however, is for HELNWEIN. Alan King's charge made an extremely promising start to life over fences when filling the runner-up spot at Warwick, shaping like the best horse in the race. He's disappointed twice since then, but recent wind surgery could work the oracle. Gallic Geordie is another to consider.

REAL STONE could have been called the winner from a long way out when making all at Wetherby 4 weeks ago so can defy a 6 lb rise. Helnwein is feared most back on better ground.

Preference is for six-time course winner BOLLINGERANDKRUG, who returned to form with a fair third over C&D last time.

13:20 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (10/3 +33%) Sam Brown	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(1) Sam Brown 10/3, Still capable of smart form this term, third in Charlie Hall at Wetherby on return and runner-up in Veterans' Final at Market Rasen in January. Bit below that level when fourth of 7 in Denman Chase at this course 3 weeks ago, but he's a major player back in a handicap. Clear second at Market Rasen in most recent veterans' chase run; likely player.
4 2nd (4) (17/2 +0%) Grandads Cottage	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(4) Grandads Cottage 17/2, Capitalised on the drop in grade at Carlisle on return in December. However, was suited by the way race developed and has gone backwards from that effort in 2 veterans' races since, tried in cheekpieces when well held at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Others more persuasive. Couple of poor efforts since Carlisle win; enough to prove over this new trip.
6 3rd (6) (7/1 +7%) Good Boy Bobby	7 7/1(+7%)	(6) Good Boy Bobby 7/1, Back-to-back winner in veterans' handicaps last season and ran well on 3 of his first 4 starts this campaign, including when third in Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day. However, lacklustre effort at Wincanton last time so bounce back now called for. Record of 0-5 this term but has bits of good form; possibilities off this mark.
5 4th (5) (10/3 +0%) Credo	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(5) Credo 10/3, Useful handicapper at best and, with visor applied for first try in veterans' company, returned to winning ways at Exeter 20 days ago, jumping soundly and scoring by 4½ lengths from Gustavian. Was suited by the strong gallop last time but she can remain competitive. Readily beat Gustavian in similar event at Exeter last month; warrants respect.
8 5th (8) (22/1 +12%) Amateur	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) Amateur 22/1, Having been pulled up on final 3 starts in 2023/24, returned to form from out of the blue when recording a fourth C&D success at Ffos Las in May. However, has gone the wrong way again since, pulled up on all 4 subsequent outings. Has had a wind op. Won last May but the letter P dominates the rest of his recent form figures.
2 6th (2) (12/1 -60%) Quick Wave	12 12/1(-60%)	(2) Quick Wave 12/1, Successful only start in 2021/22 and landed the London National at Sandown on return the following season. Pulled up in Welsh National next time, but left that effort behind when winning the Grand National Trial at Haydock in February 2023. Has been absent since, though. Absent since winning notable contest at Haydock two years ago; goes well fresh.
7 7th (7) (3/1 +25%) Gustavian	3 3/1(+25%)	(7) Gustavian 3/1, Without a win since 2022/23, though put up a good effort when a close second in an Aintree handicap on Boxing Day. Fell early on next time, but soon bounced back when runner-up in veterans' handicap at Exeter 20 days ago, faring best of the pacesetters. Not taken lightly. Ran creditably behind Credo at Exeter; holds a fighting chance off current mark.
3 8th (3) (11/1 +21%) Cloudy Glen	11 11/1(+21%)	(3) Cloudy Glen 11/1, Goes well fresh and scored for the first time since his big-race success at this C&D in 2021 when winning veterans' handicap at Haydock in December. However, he's run below form all 3 starts since, including in race won by Credo last time. Cheekpieces now reached for. Won similar event in December; not in the same form since; cheekpieces applied.

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CREDO accounted for Gustavian (second) and Cloudy Glen (fifth) when scoring in ready fashion over 3m at Exeter last time and it's hard to see that form being overturned. Anthony Honeyball's veteran retains the visor added on that occasion and provided she remains in similar form, she will prove tough to beat. Good Boy Bobby possibly didn't appreciate heavy underfoot conditions when being pulled up at Wincanton last time, but he might be worth another chance. Quick Wave is noted too.

SAM BROWN has proved that he's still a smart performer on his day this season, bumping into a rejuvenated rival when runner-up in the Veterans' Final at Market Rasen, so he could be ready to resume winning ways after his fourth in a Grade 2 here last time. Anthony Honeyball looks to hold a strong hand in the race, with Gustavian next on the list ahead of Credo.

Armed with a 6lb pull, GUSTAVIAN may be able to reverse Exeter placings with Credo who commands respect all the same.

13:30 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (4/9 +39%) Queensbury Boy	0.444444 4/9(+39%)	(9) Queensbury Boy 4/9, £130,000 purchase after winning an Irish point. Confirmed himself a good prospect when winning a bumper at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in December 2023 and took a significant step forward when runner-up at Punchestown last May. Makes return and looks as a good-quality recruit to hurdling. 2nd in Punchestown bumper last May gives him standout claims assuming he takes to hurdling.
3 2nd (3) (4/1 +64%) Doctor Kildare	4 4/1(+64%)	(3) Doctor Kildare 4/1, Built on encouraging NH debut when winning bumper at Bangor last April. Folded tamely after 7 months off when pulled up in novice hurdle back at that venue in November and still looked in need of experience following a wind op at Kempton since. Way too soon to be writing him off. Wind surgery before Kempton 4th (2m5f); form is nothing special but he has a place chance.
2 3rd (2) (7/1 +0%) Bold Reaction	7 7/1(+0%)	(2) Bold Reaction 7/1, Bumper winner who was fair over hurdles for Nicky Henderson. Safely held first 3 starts for new yard in handicap chases but returned to form back hurdling when third of 7 in first-time cheekpieces over this C&D 5 weeks ago. Considered back in maiden company. Back near his best last time (C&D); has the best hurdles form, albeit 0-8 in this sphere.
11 4th (11) (28/1 +30%) Special John	28 28/1(+30%)	(11) Special John 28/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding who got off mark in points at fourth attempt (Mar 2024). Little encouragement to glean from his recent hurdles bow so looks an easy swerve. Point winner; 16-1 novice at Uttoxeter (near 3m, soft) and made most before tiring badly.
6 5th (6) (25/1 -56%) Little Big Kev	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Little Big Kev 25/1, Runner-up on his only start in points and fair form on 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers during first half of last year. Ran to only a modest level on hurdling debut at Kempton (21f, soft) recently, the way he got into contention promising more, but he's likely to better at some stage. Has shown ability but he was just over 8l behind Doctor Kildare at Kempton (2m5f).
7 6th (7) (40/1 -186%) Luwdvig	40 40/1(-186%)	(7) Luwdvig 40/1, Built on mild debut promise when runner-up at Warwick last April and ran to a similar level when fourth at Southwell the following month, unable to make his experience edge count. Sent hurdling after 9 months off and the betting can guide expectations. Minor honours in his last two bumpers; work to do but he is from a French jumping family.
5 7th (5) (9/1 -50%) Icare Colombe	9 9/1(-50%)	(5) Icare Colombe 9/1, Shaped much better than he had in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher after 7 months off when third of 11 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter on hurdles bow in November and ridden in contrasting fashion, ran to a similar level back there just over 3 weeks later. Shouldn't be underestimated after a break. Fair form in two 2m4f runs over hurdles at Uttoxeter; in serious calculations.
12 8th (12) (400/1 -60%) Takes Time	400 400/1(-60%)	(12) Takes Time 400/1, Modest maiden on the Flat for David Loughnane and showed nothing on both starts over hurdles in recent months. Modest form on the Flat and for new yard in her two hurdle races.
8 9th (8) (400/1 -60%) Noble Recall	400 400/1(-60%)	(8) Noble Recall 400/1, No promise in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Huge outsider. No sign of ability in two bumpers or two maiden hurdles.
4 \|PU\| (4) (100/1 -150%) Garrantemple	100 100/1(-150%)	(4) Garrantemple 100/1, Second of 4 on only start in Irish points and looked probably one for later on judged on his sixth of 9 in bumper at Wetherby (16f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Tongue tie on for this switch to hurdling. Well beaten at 33-1 in Wetherby bumper (soft) four weeks ago; tongue tied on hurdle debut.
1 \|PU\| (1) (100/1 +0%) Batsman	100 100/1(+0%)	(1) Batsman 100/1, Jack Hobbs gelding who was successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (Jan 2024) but has been tailed-off last in a bumper/maiden hurdle. Tongue tie added to the hood worn last time but can only be watched after 4 months off (has had a wind op). Won a point bumper; soundly beaten in bumper and novice; wind op and tongue-tie join hood.
10 \|PU\| (10) (400/1 -300%) Smart Bucks	400 400/1(-300%)	(10) Smart Bucks 400/1, Hadn't shaped with a much encouragement in bumpers and was in need of the experience sent hurdling at Sedgefield recently. Watching brief advised. Modest form in three bumpers last year and a Sedgefield maiden hurdle.

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QUEENSBURY BOY, who was second to the progressive Wingmen in a Punchestown bumper when last seen, is hard to overlook on his hurdles bow. With the form of that aforementioned race working out well, this could provide the son of Doyen with an ideal stepping stone to bigger prizes. The betting market should be informative with most of the others having plenty to prove. However, Bold Reaction and Icare Colombe have at least shown enough to suggest they can make this a reasonable test for the selection.

Plenty of dead wood in this opening maiden and it could be best left to QUEENSBURY BOY, who confirmed himself an above-average prospect when finishing runner-up in a Punchestown bumper 10 months ago and rates as a good-quality recruit to hurdling for a yard really clicking into gear. Bold Reaction heads up the dangers after his third over C&D 5 weeks ago, with Icare Colombe and Doctor Kildare taken to fight out third.

The rest will be seriously up against it judged on what QUEENSBURY BOY showed in his Irish point and two bumpers.

13:35 Navan Maiden Hurdle 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (15/8 -7%) Swing Davis	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(9) Swing Davis 15/8, Promising type who was in the process of showing improved form when falling last in maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 11/2) 24 days ago. holding every chance at time. Remains open to improvement. Expensive purchase, definite chance, may struggle to uphold bumper form with Dee's Lady.
1 2nd (1) (7/4 0%) Dee's Lady	1.75 7/4(0%)	(1) Dee's Lady 7/4, Built on the promise shown in a Fairyhouse bumper when second of 12 in maiden at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 33 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Open to improvement. Improved from a bumper run when beaten by a smart mare on hurdling debut, form boosted.
6 3rd (6) (7/2 +0%) Magic Day	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(6) Magic Day 7/2, Matched hurdling debut form when third of 18 in novice hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good) 70 days ago. Remains with potential. Ran well over C&D in November, perhaps not suited going right-handed at Thurles.
10 4th (10) (200/1 -100%) Western Opera	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) Western Opera 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 21 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, soft, 250/1) 9 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Mid-field at Punchestown nine days ago, tongue-tie now added to hood, unlikely to feature.
5 5th (5) (200/1 -100%) Leading Endeavour	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Leading Endeavour 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, eleventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft) 16 days ago. Point win was in a three-runner contest, has made no impact in two runs over hurdles.
2 6th (2) (66/1 -164%) Doyentohurl	66 66/1(-164%)	(2) Doyentohurl 66/1, Doyen mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 23f) Mister Whitaker. Wears hood. Dam unraced half-sister to winning jumpers Broadway Buffalo and Mister Whitaker, hooded.
7 7th (7) (200/1 -100%) Silver Lafanta	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) Silver Lafanta 200/1, Well held in bumper at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut. Tailed off in a bumper at Tipperary last July, can be left out of calculations..
3 \|B\| (3) (66/1 -65%) Eastern Wind	66 66/1(-65%)	(3) Eastern Wind 66/1, Fair on Flat (stays 1m), won once in 2024, below form last time. Makes hurdle bow. Four-time Flat winner on turf, fit from AW action at Dundalk but no the force she was.
8 \|F\| (8) (11/2 +45%) Speculatrix	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(8) Speculatrix 11/2, Had race at mercy when falling last in mares maiden at Killarney on hurdles debut, but has folded tamely both starts since. Bumper winner on debut two seasons ago, deeply disappointing over hurdles since return.

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DEE'S LADY was far from disgraced in a Fairyhouse bumper before making a promising debut over hurdles when beating all bar the highly-regarded Maughreen at Punchestown. The form of that maiden received a timely boost when the third, Familiar Dreams, won at Punchestown on Monday. Magic Day shaped well over C&D before placed behind Bayrann at Thurles and is an obvious threat with the De Bromhead yard showing signs of a return to form. Point-to-point winner Swing Davis was still in contention when falling two out at Fairyhouse last time, while stablemate Speculatrix has disappointed twice since falling at the last when set to win at Killarney.

SWING DAVIS was in the process of improving on her hurdling debut form when departing late (upsides winner and responding) at Fairyhouse the previous month and is taken to gain compensation. Dee's Lady rates the main threat ahead of Magic Day.

Judged on a Punchestown second that saw her split two smart bumper performers, DEE'S LADY can reverse bumper form with Swing Davis

13:45 Kelso Conditions Chase (Class 1) 23f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/6 -35%) Grey Dawning	0.833333 5/6(-35%)	(1) Grey Dawning 5/6, Took really well to fences last term, including winning Grade 1 at Cheltenham. Resumed with a good second in Betfair Chase at Haydock (25.5f) but never got into a rhythm after first-fence error when pulled up in King George at Kempton since. Remains with more to offer after a break. Bad early mistake when pulled up in the King George; leading claims if back to his best.
3 3rd (3) (200/1 +0%) Barrons Land	200 200/1(+0%)	(3) Barrons Land 200/1, Gained her fourth win this season for Donald McCain in 2m4f Sedgefield hanidcap hurdle in October. Below par both runs since for her current yard though at Southwell and Newbury. Faces a very tough ask on her chasing debut. Four-time hurdle winner (peak RPR 113) but very much up against it on today's chase debut.
4 \|F\| (4) (4/1 +64%) El Elefante	4 4/1(+64%)	(4) El Elefante 4/1, Resumed her progress when landing 4-runner handicap here (2m5f) 15 days ago, gamely making all. This likeable front-runner may do better still up in trip. Possibilities. Needs Grey Dawning and Iroko to misfire if she's to win this but she's a progressive mare.

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GREY DAWNING wasn't at his best in the King George on Boxing Day, but this is a much easier assignment and he ought to take all of the beating. Official ratings suggest Iroko will be his biggest danger, but the son of Cokoriko will need to improve on what he's shown over fences so far. The hat-trick seeking El Elefante has a bit to find and will need to take her form to a new level.

Only four runners but still an intriguing contest in which Dan Skelton's Betfair runner-up GREY DAWNING is fancied to bounce back in style from his King George no-show and confirm himself a staying chaser well worth a place at the top table. The progresive Iroko rates much the biggest threat on the back of an eye-catching Cheltenham fourth with the likeable El Elefante no forlorn hope.

It could pay to take on Grey Dawning with Grand National hope IROKO, who should be suited by the step back up in trip.

13:55 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (9/4 +75%) Authentic Legacy	2.25 9/4(+75%)	(4) Authentic Legacy 9/4, Fair form in bumpers and of a similar level over hurdles, making the frame on his first 4 starts and not doing badly considering he was way too free in first-time cheekpieces (left off here) at Sandown on most recent outing. Not written off. Non-stayer over 2m4f last time; has consistent form (2223) at about 2m over hurdles.
5 2nd (5) (11/2 +66%) Razzle Dazzle Boy	5.5 11/2(+66%)	(5) Razzle Dazzle Boy 11/2, Showed improved form to get off the mark in his second handicap at Sandown (2m, soft) in December, showing a willing attitude. However, in nothing like the same form at Chepstow since, so bounce back needed returning from a 2-month break. Soundly beaten in open company last time; won novice handicap earlier in December.
1 3rd (1) (6/1 -20%) U Cant Be Serious	6 6/1(-20%)	(1) U Cant Be Serious 6/1, Rangy gelding who showed promise in bumpers and left his hurdling debut form well behind to open his account in 10-runner novice at Taunton (19f) in December, quickening clear flat having jumped/travelled well. Found it tougher under a penalty at Ascot and opening mark looks on the high side. May not be crying out for drop back to 2m but testing ground would be a possible help.
6 4th (6) (8/1 -60%) Tarbuck	8 8/1(-60%)	(6) Tarbuck 8/1, Fair in bumpers and belatedly showed similar form over hurdles when making a winning handicap debut at Uttoxeter (19,9f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, doing so with plenty in hand. In a better race from a 5 lb higher mark but further progress very possible. Won at Uttoxeter last month on handicap debut; drops back in trip and goes up in grade.
3 5th (3) (5/1 +0%) Nap Hand	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Nap Hand 5/1, Three-time winner on the level and has shown plenty in 2m maiden hurdles at Kempton and Huntingdon, latterly pulling clear of the rest when making a real race of it with an odds-on shot from the Nicky Henderson yard. Respected making a quick switch to handicaps. Two encouraging efforts over hurdles; produced best Flat performance at this venue.
2 6th (2) (10/3 -90%) Epinephrine	3.333333 10/3(-90%)	(2) Epinephrine 10/3, Runner-up on Auteuil in October 2023 and left behind a considerate first 2 runs for the stable when landing 7-runner handicap hurdle (11/1) at Kempton (16f, soft) 22 days ago, forging clear. Has to be taken seriously in follow-up bid. Scored easily at Kempton last month on handicap debut and is the type to improve further.

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EPINEPHRINE proved a different proposition when bolting up on her first start in a handicap at Kempton last time and even a 9b rise might not be enough to prevent her from going in again. Venetia Williams' mare is likely to have plenty of improvement in her, so she can take this before moving up the class ladder. Tarbuck got off the mark at Uttoxeter on his most recent start and should go well, likewise U Cant Be Serious.

EPINEPHRINE left behind a considerate first 2 runs for the stable when forging away in a well-run race at Kempton just over 3 weeks earlier and a 9 lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Tarbuck won a much weaker handicap at Uttoxeter recently but had plenty in hand nonetheless and warrants respect in his follow-up bid, while the useful-looking Authentic Legacy shouldn't be written off.

Off an attractive mark on his handicap hurdle debut, NAP HAND is preferred. Epinephrine is feared most.

14:05 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (6/5 +31%) World Of Fortunes	1.2 6/5(+31%)	(1) World Of Fortunes 6/5, Looked good in winning first 3 starts over hurdles. Limitations exposed somewhat in better company the last twice but this represents a drop back in grade and she's a solid contender on form. Improving Irish mare who will find this less demanding than a Grade 1 at Leopardstown.
7 2nd (7) (5/1 +17%) Miss Cynthia	5 5/1(+17%)	(7) Miss Cynthia 5/1, Useful stayer on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott and improving with each run over hurdles, taking advantage of a generous opening mark in 6-runner event at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) recently. Should stay this longer trip and well worth a shot at this level. Others have better form but she tries hard and should improve for this stiffer test.
4 3rd (4) (15/2 +38%) Carrig Kate	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(4) Carrig Kate 15/2, Winning pointer who made the frame sole outing in bumpers and found a late blunder costing her when second of 8 in a Bangor novice (23.2f, soft) in November. Ran a bit below that level when filling same spot at Newcastle since and needs more up in grade. Has been running well but without showing the requisite level of form to be winning this.
8 4th (8) (14/1 -65%) Star Walking	14 14/1(-65%)	(8) Star Walking 14/1, Point/bumper winner who confirmed promise of her hurdles debut second when getting on top late in a mares' novice at Wincanton (21.3f, heavy) in December. Proved a let-down sent handicapping at Fakenham 7 weeks later, however. Up in trip and fitted with a first-time tongue strap. Last time too bad to be true and she had beaten a useful mare the time before.
6 5th (6) (28/1 -12%) Golden Point	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Golden Point 28/1, Overcame a bad mistake 2 out when making it third time lucky over hurdles at Ayr (20.5f) in January. Showed better form again in defeat on handicap debut there (24.3f) since but this demands plenty more. Came up short on her handicap debut last time and these terms aren't favourable.
5 6th (5) (5/1 -43%) Dameofthecotswolds	5 5/1(-43%)	(5) Dameofthecotswolds 5/1, Recorded a third win over hurdles here (19.4f) in November. Came home last of 5 at Windsor next time but bounced back to her best when second in 21f listed hurdle at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Big player on that form but stamina for the trip remains unproven. Some stamina concern over 3m but her form is right up there in this company.
3 \|PU\| (3) (17/2 -21%) Bobbi With An I	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(3) Bobbi With An I 17/2, £75,000 Kapgarde mare. Irish point winner at second attempt and justified strong support on Wincanton hurdle debut (21.4f) at the end of January, always holding on. This is a hike in grade, but she'll stay 3m and is open to improvement. Has to improve on the form of her Wincanton win but this mare has potential.
2 \|PU\| (2) (150/1 -50%) Ballela Sunrise	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Ballela Sunrise 150/1, Won a point bumper back in April 2022 and shaped with some encouragement when fourth of 11 on belated Rules debut at Uttoxeter in December. Faces a very stiff task in this company, though. Ran to a modest level at Uttoxeter and would appear to be flying too high here..

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WORLD OF FORTUNES won at this level at Limerick back in October and, highly tried in deeper races since, this looks well within her reach with the step back up in distance not expected to cause any significant issues. Dameofthecotswolds is feared most, despite the official ratings suggesting she will need to up the ante on her first attempt over this trip. Miss Cynthia has adapted well to hurdles and should also go well if her stamina holds out. Carrig Kate completes the shortlist.

WORLD OF FORTUNES has had her limitations exposed somewhat in graded company the last twice, but this rates a far more suitable assignment and she's taken to regain the winning thread. Dameofthecotswolds is another big player on form, for all that she remains unproven at the trip, with Miss Cynthia also of interest stepping up in distance/grade.

There could be holes in two standout form contenders so a chance is taken on likely improver BOBBI WITH AN I.

14:10 Navan Handicap Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (66/1 -65%) Dunboyne	66 66/1(-65%)	(1) Dunboyne 66/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (40/1) at Leopardstown (24.4f, good to soft) 62 days ago, pulled up early final circuit. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Good staying handicap chaser for Gordon Elliott two seasons ago, lost his way, new yard.
14 2nd (14) (12/1 +14%) Chosen Diamond	12 12/1(+14%)	(14) Chosen Diamond 12/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft, 9/2) 24 days ago. Should remain competitive off 5 lb higher. Confirmed a liking for heavy ground when winning at Fairyhouse, can be in the mix again.
2 3rd (2) (16/1 -129%) Zoffanien	16 16/1(-129%)	(2) Zoffanien 16/1, 4/1, respectable sixth of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good to soft). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Fairly useful hurdler, bit below form on last hurdle outing. Looks competitive on form. Three-time hurdles winner, reasonable form on the Flat after joining this yard last summer.
15 4th (15) (7/2 +50%) Driveonwill	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(15) Driveonwill 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, good fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 33 days ago. Perhaps unlucky not to finish a little closer when fourth on handicap debut, may improve.
8 5th (8) (9/2 -29%) Mickie Angel	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(8) Mickie Angel 9/2, 2/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft) 24 days ago, plenty in hand. Could still be well treated even after an 11 lb rise. A return to this trip did the trick at Fairyhouse, an 11lb rise makes this hard.
5 6th (5) (20/1 +0%) Chosen Thyme	20 20/1(+0%)	(5) Chosen Thyme 20/1, 22/1, bit below form tenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, heavy) 14 days ago. Mid-field at Gowran two weeks ago, may improve having been absent since last July.
3 7th (3) (4/1 0%) Prophet's Corner	4 4/1(0%)	(3) Prophet's Corner 4/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 5/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, soft) 9 days ago, staying on well. This unexposed sort can make his presence felt again. Made all to beat a good current yardstick by 8l on handicap debut, stiff 2m4f should suit.
16 8th (16) (50/1 +0%) Great Island	50 50/1(+0%)	(16) Great Island 50/1, Winner in hurdle at Gowran in September 2023. Tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Gowran (20f, heavy). Off 11 months. Ended last season with a few below-par performances, best watched after 12 months off.
11 9th (11) (66/1 -65%) Pirate Island	66 66/1(-65%)	(11) Pirate Island 66/1, 33/1, below form eleventh of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, heavy) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive. Promising form in maidens last season, plenty to prove now after two outings last month.
6 \|B\| (6) (4/1 +0%) Johnny Blue	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Johnny Blue 4/1, 4/1, good second of 14 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 26 days ago. Has to enter the reckoning back in handicap company for top stable. Punchestown second offers much-needed reassurance after Leopardstown flop, strong chance.
4 \|F\| (4) (7/1 -8%) Collaborative	7 7/1(-8%)	(4) Collaborative 7/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this season. Career best when winning 6-runner novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 10/1) 24 days ago, driven out. Back up in trip. . C&D winner in January, coped with drop in trip at Fairyhouse, further progress is feasible.
10 \|F\| (10) (25/1 -25%) Reflectionist	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Reflectionist 25/1, 20/1, below form ninth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (20.2f, good to soft) 105 days ago. Gained back-to-back wins May 2023, failed to sustain improvement in three 2024 runs.
12 10th (12) (20/1 -43%) Jersey Des Brosses	20 20/1(-43%)	(12) Jersey Des Brosses 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Bit below form eighth of 15 in maiden hurdle (66/1) at Naas (18.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut for leading stable. Expensive purchase after a point-to-point second, makes handicap debut off a modest mark.
9 \|PU\| (9) (12/1 +0%) Phils Choice	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Phils Choice 12/1, 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form twelfth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (18f, good to soft) 27 days ago, left with too much to do. Good second at Limerick prior to that. Not taken lightly. Limerick second was encouraging, no impact in a stronger race at Leopardstown on latest.
13 \|PU\| (13) (80/1 -60%) Walter Grey	80 80/1(-60%)	(13) Walter Grey 80/1, Last of 14 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft). Off 21 months. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Lightly raced since second in a 2021 Naas bumper won by Gerri Colombe, off for a long time.

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JOHNNY BLUE has joined Willie Mullins from Nicky Henderson this season and was only collared close home when runner-up over a similar trip at Punchestown last time. He faces four rivals that were successful on their latest start including Mickie Angel who scored in good style over this distance at Fairyhouse but now races off an 11lb higher mark. Collaborative has been raised a total of 15lb for two wins this year including over C&D, while Prophet's Corner showed stamina was his strong point when making all over 2m7f at Punchestown. Chosen Diamond is not the most reliable performer but showed his best side when successful over this trip at Fairyhouse.

Unexposed last-time-out winners MICKIE ANGEL and Prophet's Corner might be the pair to focus on. The former had something to spare at Fairyhouse and is selected to make light of an 11 lb rise. Johnny Blue and Phils Choice complete the shortlist. .

After a dismal run at Leopardstown JOHNNY BLUE produced a lively display when second in a maiden at Punchestown and can go one better

14:20 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (17/2 -21%) Bold Light	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(3) Bold Light 17/2, Confirmed previous promise when winning maiden here (16.2f) in October and also successful on handicap debut at Musselburgh (19.8f) on New Year's Day, Beaten 15 lengths when third of 5 in novice at Musselburgh (23.8f) last time, so will need to find more back in a handicap. Course maiden hurdle winner who is 1-1 in handicaps and retains potential.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 +5%) Mr Bramley	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(1) Mr Bramley 10/3, Progressive in bumpers and similar story over hurdles, making it 4 wins from 6 starts in this sphere when landing 17-runner handicap at Wetherby (19.7f) last time. Likeable type and he can make his presence felt once more. Two wins this season to make it 4-6 over hurdles and he's a strong contender once more.
9 3rd (9) (12/1 +25%) Fingal's Hill	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Fingal's Hill 12/1, Recorded a 4-timer in handicaps in 2023 and has been working his way back up to full fitness this season, just about seeing the longer trip when 5½ lengths sixth of 8 at Catterick (25.3f) in January. Edging back down in the weights and he can give his running again. Some fair efforts on last few starts but needs something extra to return to winning ways.
4 4th (4) (5/2 +0%) Ace Of Spades	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(4) Ace Of Spades 5/2, Bumper winner last spring and going the right way over hurdles, showing willing attitude when winning a Cheltenham maiden (16.4f) in November before defying a penalty in novice at this course (22.7f) 6 weeks later. Respected as he goes handicapping with further improvement to come. Won novice here in December; in excellent hands to continue to improve; key player.
2 5th (2) (6/1 +0%) Nab Wood	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Nab Wood 6/1, Looked potentially useful when winning at this course on final 2 starts (both at 22.7f) last season. Progressed further on first 2 outings of the current campaign, narrowly denied at Ayr (20.4f) in January, and he's worth another chance after an early unseat last time. Two-time course winner who went close at Ayr in January and is one to consider.
7 6th (7) (12/1 +0%) Joecooker	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Joecooker 12/1, Winner of a Wexford bumper for Mary E Doyle last summer and opened hurdles account on third start for current yard, landing the odds in maiden at Hexham (20.1f) in December. Tough ask in Grade 2 at Haydock last time, so he could fare better as he makes handicap debut. Looked a threat jumping two out in 3m Grade 2 novice at Haydock before fading; interesting.
6 7th (6) (18/1 -50%) Inox Allen	18 18/1(-50%)	(6) Inox Allen 18/1, Won first 2 of 4 starts over hurdles last term and showed promise when third of 5 at Uttoxeter (24f) on chase/seasonal debut. Back over hurdles, shaped better than result when well beaten at Haydock last time, unable to sustain his forward move, so he's not ruled out. Shaped last time as though this drop back in trip may help but others are more compelling.
5 8th (5) (25/1 -56%) Gaillimh A Stor	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Gaillimh A Stor 25/1, Novice hurdle winner back in 2022. Good placed efforts in handicaps first 3 starts this season after a long absence, narrowly denied twice at Ayr, before a poor effort tried again over fences at this course (23.4f) 15 days ago. Could bounce back reverted to hurdling. Running well over hurdles this season and unsuited by the return to fences here recently.
8 9th (8) (10/1 +50%) Young Jack	10 10/1(+50%)	(8) Young Jack 10/1, Doubled his tally in handicap at this course (22.7f) in December but well below that level on his next 2 outings. However, he got back on track under a patient ride when third here 15 days ago, sticking to his task, though faces a tougher ask in this contest. Some good form here this season but back up in grade today and needs a bigger run.
10 \|S\| (10) (33/1 -18%) Fontana Ellissi	33 33/1(-18%)	(10) Fontana Ellissi 33/1, Fair winning handicap hurdler who has been lightly raced in recent seasons, always behind after a further 13 months off at Newbury (24.2f) in January. Tongue strap now applied with cheekpieces back on, but others still preferred. Well treated on old form but lightly raced in recent seasons and has something to prove.

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A few with chances, including Ace Of Spades, who arrives having notched up a brace of victories in maiden/novice company in recent months. A mark of 123 shouldn't be beyond him, but it is MR BRAMLEY who shades preference. Jedd O'Keefe's seven-year-old landed an open Wetherby contest in comfortable fashion last month and, with the prospect of more to come, he might have been underestimated by a subsequent 6lb rise. Chasing hasn't worked out for Gaillimh A Stor, but he could bounce back reverting to hurdles.

MR BRAMLEY has made a very bright start to his hurdling career, resuming winning ways when justifying favouritism in a big-field handicap at Wetherby last time, and he can continue his progress to add to his tally. Ace of Spades isn't taken lightly as his bids for a hat-trick on his handicap debut, while Nab Wood is also considered back at this venue.

The drop back in trip could bear fruit for JOECOOKER on his handicap debut and he earns the vote ahead of Nab Wood.

14:30 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (15/2 +53%) Rivers Corner	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(5) Rivers Corner 15/2, Back-to-back winner over hurdles for Syd Hosie this time last year. Not long with present yard and his chase debut third in 8-runner Ffos Las handicap (19.4f) 23 days ago wasn't devoid of encouragement. Return to this longer trip entitled to suit. Blinkers on 1st time. Clear signs of a revival last time (chase debut); possibilities if taking well to headgear.
4 2nd (4) (9/4 +44%) Zertakt	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(4) Zertakt 9/4, Landed 3 of his 6 starts in France. Lightly raced and consistent for this yard, placed first 2 starts this winter before a rallying fourth over a marathon trip at Windsor (28.7f) 6 weeks ago. Return to softer ground here will do him no harm stepping back down in trip. 0-5 in Britain but gives the impression there's a handicap chase in him; interesting.
1 3rd (1) (15/8 -70%) Jasmin De Grugy	1.875 15/8(-70%)	(1) Jasmin De Grugy 15/8, Big improver in handicaps. Completed a hurdle hat-trick in May and extended his winning run to 5 when building on his Southwell chase debut success in 8-runner C&D handicap 45 days ago. Had a bit to spare then and big shout in bid to complete 6-timer. C&D win last time took his form figures in handicaps to 211111 and chase record to 2-2.
2 4th (2) (7/2 +36%) Law Of Supply	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(2) Law Of Supply 7/2, Winning pointer who was brought along gradually over hurdles and much improved switched to chasing this term, impressing when landing handicaps at Worcester/Ascot first 2 starts. Mistake didn't help at crucial stage when good third at Taunton in December and he retains potential back from a break. Solid record since switched to chasing, winning twice then creditable third; in the mix.
3 \|F\| (3) (9/1 -64%) Superbolt	9 9/1(-64%)	(3) Superbolt 9/1, No great shakes over hurdles/on the Flat in Ireland but has upped his game for this yard, winning handicap chases at Ludlow/Leicester before a good third at first-named venue 24 days ago. Raced exclusively on right-handed tracks in this sphere to date but respected nevertheless. Form figures of 22113 since switched to fences; lacked fluency last time but ran well.

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JASMIN DE GRUGY successfully completed a five-timer when victorious in good style over C&D on his latest outing and he was put up 8lb for that success. The son of Masked Marvel could have more to offer on only his third chase start and can continue his marvellous form. Superbolt finished a respectable third in this grade over 2m4f at Ludlow last time and will have no issues with this step back up in distance, while Law Of Supply is another to note.

Having completed a hurdles hat-trick back in the spring, JASMIN DE GRUGY has continued on his steep upward trajectory over fences this winter, supplementing his reappearance Southwell success in similarly good style over C&D 45 days ago. Appealing as the type to do better still, he could be up to completing the 6-timer. Law of Supply remains capable of better himself in this sphere and is feared, ahead of Zertakt in an interesting small-field affair.

The way he's going, JASMIN DE GRUGY could well defy another rise in the weights. Zertakt is second choice.

14:40 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (11/2 +66%) Brookie	5.5 11/2(+66%)	(7) Brookie 11/2, Useful sort over hurdles and found some improvement when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Sandown (15.4f, good, 11/2) on his debut over fences on return. Well held both starts since though was out of his depth last time. Back on a winning mark so could bounce back after a break. Outclassed last time but on jockey bookings he would appear the stable second string.
5 2nd (5) (11/2 +27%) Homme Public	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(5) Homme Public 11/2, Multiple winner over hurdles and useful form as a chaser last season, including a Grade 2 win. Lost his way over fences but capitalised on falling mark over hurdles when winning here in December. Could bounce back returned to this sphere in a change of headgear. Last year's winner; blinkers are new and he's on a perfectly fair mark if on his game.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -50%) Calico	12 12/1(-50%)	(3) Calico 12/1, Cheltenham winner on return but he turned in a poor effort there next time. Better than bare result over this C&D since so at least has something to work on. Won this two years ago; does like to lead and worrying for him that so do others.
1 4th (1) (17/2 0%) Tommy's Oscar	8.5 17/2(0%)	(1) Tommy's Oscar 17/2, Very smart chaser who won a Grade 2 over C&D as a novice. Bookended last season with wins at Kelso and Ayr and better for return when respectable third at Kelso 12 weeks ago. Not taken lightly. A little below his best this season but he has the form to be dangerous off this mark.
9 5th (9) (15/2 -15%) Gabriel's Getaway	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(9) Gabriel's Getaway 15/2, Much improved for the switch to chasing, landing first 3 starts in 2022/23. Resumed winning ways/progress over this C&D 13 months ago but not seen since. 2 lb out of handicap. Stable also runs Brookie and market should reveal expectations. Impressed over C&D when last seen 399 days ago; trainer can get them fit at home.
2 6th (2) (18/1 -100%) Malystic	18 18/1(-100%)	(2) Malystic 18/1, Ended last term with a couple of solid efforts in defeat and good start to this season when going close in a Kelso handicap in which the first 2 pulled clear of the rest. Failed to fire next 2 starts, however, and let down by jumping at Wetherby when last seen over Christmas. He was going nowhere when taking a heavy fall at Wetherby over Christmas.
8 \|B\| (8) (5/2 +9%) Petit Tonnerre	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(8) Petit Tonnerre 5/2, Ended a losing run stretching back nearly 3 years when recording a first win over fences over this C&D 5 weeks ago, a strong gallop helping him capitalise on a career-low mark. Remains potentially well treated up 5 lb. Up 5lb for recent C&D win but still well handicapped if he has turned a corner.
6 \|F\| (6) (16/5 +42%) Rare Edition	3.2 16/5(+42%)	(6) Rare Edition 16/5, Useful hurdler and already as good over fences, making winning return in 2m Uttoxeter novice. Built on that when second at Ascot but disappointed in substandard Grade 2 there since. Back down in trip and headgear applied. Always had some class about him when on song and now returns from wind surgery.
4 \|PU\| (4) (28/1 -100%) Editeur Du Gite	28 28/1(-100%)	(4) Editeur Du Gite 28/1, Bold-jumping front runner who landed Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton for second consecutive season in December 2023. Well below that level since so easy enough to look elsewhere despite much-reduced mark. Pestered up front the last twice and he's too well handicapped to entirely dismiss.

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Petit Tonnerre ended a spell in the doldrums with a game win over C&D in January and needs serious thought off just 5lb higher. However, he can also be frustrating to follow and with that in mind, a chance is taken on last year's winner, HOMME PUBLIC, staging a repeat running off the same mark. This venue brings the best out of the son of Cokoriko, who notably swaps cheekpieces for blinkers and may improve for the switch. Gabriel's Getaway and Rare Edition are other serious contenders.

This has a wide-open feel but BROOKIE could be worth chancing. He's yet to build on his chase debut win at Sandown but he was flying too high last time and the form of his previous run at Newbury has worked out very well. Petit Tonnerre remains potentially well treated if backing up his C&D win, while Rare Edition is worth another chance after initially making a bright start over fences.

The well-handicapped C&D winner PETITE TONNERRE will be ridden cold from off the pace and this should again be run to suit him.

14:45 Navan Maiden Hurdle 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (1/2 +58%) Sermandzarak	0.5 1/2(+58%)	(11) Sermandzarak 1/2, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Creditable second of 5 in novice hurdle (9/4) at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Leading claims. Punchestown second; step up in trip to suit and cheekpeices added; looks the one to beat.
2 2nd (2) (7/2 +13%) Bossofthebrownies	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(2) Bossofthebrownies 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 3/1, third of 5 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.2f, heavy) 33 days ago. Claims. Decent level of form in six starts; entitled to be thereabouts.
5 3rd (5) (7/2 +50%) Flemensface	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(5) Flemensface 7/2, Thrice-raced winner under Rules. 18/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 11 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (23.3f, soft) 26 days ago. Open to progress. Punchestown second will appreciate this stamina test in the conditions.
6 4th (6) (28/1 -75%) Goody Four Shoes	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Goody Four Shoes 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 4 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 4/1) 44 days ago. First run on heavy and this stamina test could stretch him.
9 5th (9) (150/1 -50%) Mister Frostie	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Mister Frostie 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under Rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 12 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) on hurdles bow 59 days ago. Opening hurdles effort at Fairyhouse on New Year's Day leaves him with loads to find.
4 6th (4) (150/1 -127%) Ennell Shadow	150 150/1(-127%)	(4) Ennell Shadow 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, soft, 50/1) on NH debut 37 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Well held on hurdles debut at Gowran, best watched for now.
1 7th (1) (28/1 +44%) Big Mike	28 28/1(+44%)	(1) Big Mike 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 15 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Naas (18.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Points' second but needs to improve a lot on hurdles form; step up in trip may suit.
7 8th (7) (40/1 -100%) James The Brave	40 40/1(-100%)	(7) James The Brave 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f, soft, 13/2) 35 days ago. More needed. Glimpses of ability in maidens but looks a more likely type for handicaps.
10 9th (10) (250/1 -67%) Seeyouatpuck	250 250/1(-67%)	(10) Seeyouatpuck 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 21 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, soft, 250/1) 9 days ago. Soundly beaten in both maidens at Punchestown last month; can only be watched.
8 10th (8) (50/1 -25%) Kinturk Nelson	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Kinturk Nelson 50/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Kinturk Kalanisi. Dam maiden hurdler (stayed 2¾m). Entitled to come on for the run. Half-brother to 2m6f hurdle winner Kinturk Kalanisi; market best guide on debut.

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SERMANDZARAK won the valuable Goffs Defender Bumper at the Punchestown Festival last spring and has filled the runner-up spot twice over hurdles this season. The selection had Bossofthebrownies 10 lengths behind in third when putting in his best work at the finish at Punchestown last time and the addition of cheekpieces and this longer trip should suit. Custom Taylor's second to Will The Wise over a similar trip at Punchestown has worked out well since and he rates a greater threat than Flemensface, who has been lightly raced since beating Asian Master in a Cork bumper and was second to the odds-on Argento Boy in a 2m7f Punchestown maiden last month.

This stiffer test will be right up SERMANDZARAK's street judged on his latest effort at Punchestown where he was a very creditable second in a 19.2f maiden hurdle. He gets the nod ahead of Bossofthebrownies and Flemensface.

This step up in trip and the fitting of cheekpieces could see SERMANDZARAK get off the mark at the fourth attempt over hurdles

14:55 Kelso Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 18f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (16/1 +36%) Jet To Vegas	16 16/1(+36%)	(6) Jet To Vegas 16/1, Easy winner sole outing in Irish points last spring and, having found just one too good on his first 3 starts under Rules, he deservedly got his head in front when landing a 2m Ayr novice last time. This is much tougher but he remains open to improvement and shouldn't be underestimated. Won at Ayr on third hurdle start; needs another step forward but is not ruled out each-way.
5 2nd (5) (5/4 +64%) Chart Topper	1.25 5/4(+64%)	(5) Chart Topper 5/4, Winless following 3 attempts in bumpers but has looked a different proposition since switched to hurdles, winning a Downpatrick maiden (17.7f, good) and Wetherby novice (2m, heavy) in good style. Represents top Irish yard and he has to enter calculations with further progress likely. Has impressed on both hurdle starts and he's a leading contender for his top Irish yard.
4 3rd (4) (6/1 +0%) Castle Carrock	6 6/1(+0%)	(4) Castle Carrock 6/1, Bolted up when landing the odds on debut in a bumper at Ayr in November. Subsequently changed hands and created a terrific impression when outpointing the long odds-on Diva Luna starting out for new connections over hurdles in 2m Sandown novice. Hard to know where his limitations may lie. Made it 2-2 on hurdle debut at Sandown in January; plenty of substance to that form.
10 4th (10) (12/1 -71%) Listentoyourheart	12 12/1(-71%)	(10) Listentoyourheart 12/1, Bumper winner who looked good in her first 3 starts over hurdles, landing the odds at Market Rasen in September before scoring twice at Newbury, latterly in a listed Mares' event (16.3f, good to soft). However, her winning run came to a halt at Taunton last time and she looks vulnerable here. Listed mares' novice winner; beaten under penalty last time but has an each-way shout.
3 5th (3) (25/1 +24%) Captain Butler	25 25/1(+24%)	(3) Captain Butler 25/1, Point winner who landed a Newcastle bumper on Rules debut in May 2023. Followed up on hurdles bow here (16.2f, good to soft) following a 20-month absence during the Christmas period and he's clearly a good prospect. However, this represents a significant rise in class. Defied absence to win easily here on hurdle debut in December; interesting candidate.
8 6th (8) (33/1 -50%) Putapoundinthejar	33 33/1(-50%)	(8) Putapoundinthejar 33/1, Initially failed to build on the promise he showed in a Limerick bumper last spring but he got back on track when leading close home in a maiden at Down Royal (17.2f, soft) in January. This is a steep rise in class, though, and he needs to raise his game in a first-time tongue strap. Down Royal maiden hurdle winner; others have better form but a market check is advised.
7 7th (7) (13/2 +19%) Laganhill	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(7) Laganhill 13/2, Beat a dual subsequent winner when making a successful start in a 6-runner Haydock novice at the end of December. Further progress when following up at Bangor (16.7f, heavy) and the best is surely yet to come from this 7-y-o. Today is a tougher test of his credentials but this unbeaten 7yo is entitled to respect.
9 \|PU\| (9) (6/1 -50%) Vanderpoel	6 6/1(-50%)	(9) Vanderpoel 6/1, Off mark in Irish points at second attempt and the form of his Rules debut success in a Huntingdon maiden hurdle is strong. Duly made it 2-2 in this sphere when winning as a long odds-on shot should at Ludlow since and he merits serious respect for last year's winning yard. Point winner who is 2-2 over hurdles and has bundles for potential; key player.
2 \|PU\| (2) (17/2 +15%) Roadlesstravelled	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(2) Roadlesstravelled 17/2, Cost a packet on the back of his point success in 2023 and won first 3 starts over hurdles, including a Haydock Grade 2 in November. Will appreciate the return to this level after finding Grade 1 company too much at Aintree on Boxing Day but he's up against some very promising novices here, too. Flopped in Aintree Grade 1 but Grade 2 winner at Haydock previously and not written off.

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Having scored under a penalty in ready fashion at Wetherby in January, unbeaten hurdler CHART TOPPER could be set for the top. The six-year-old is the first horse to represent Willie Mullins at this track and he's going to take some stopping. Grade 2 winners Roadlesstravelled and Dedicated Hero warrant respect, but conceding 5lb to the selection makes this really tough and a bigger threat may emerge from easy Ludlow winner Vanderpoel.

An intriguing renewal of this Grade 2, with several highly promising novices on show. CASTLE CARROCK claimed a notable scalp on his debut in this sphere at Sandown and, with the promise of much better to come from this 6-y-o, he could be the answer. Willie Mullins saddles Chart Topper, who is unbeaten in two starts over hurdles and he is feared most ahead of Dedicated Hero and Vanderpoel, while Laganhill is an unknown quantity and he merits respect, too.

The Willie Mullins-trained CHART TOPPER has impressed on his two hurdle starts and he's the pick ahead of Vanderpoel.

15:05 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 +50%) Jurancon	2 2/1(+50%)	(1) Jurancon 2/1, Useful bumper scorer who made it 2-4 in this sphere when seeing off 12 rivals in a C&D novice in January. Top weight is unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid on handicap debut. Justified favouritism in C&D novice event last time, taking rules record to 1212121; solid.
2 2nd (2) (7/2 +36%) Lario	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(2) Lario 7/2, Winner of his completed start over hurdles for Anthony Charlton last winter and generally positive start for this yard, placing in 2m handicaps on both starts this season. 0-5 for new stable but turn may be near, having finished a clear second in latest start.
4 3rd (4) (11/4 +45%) Sorceleur	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(4) Sorceleur 11/4, Progressive hurdler who landed good-ground novices at Exeter and Wincanton on successive days in November. Has shown he's as effective under testing conditions when runner-up at Taunton (handicap) and back at Exeter (novice) in recent months. Player. Very consistent; latest effort took his hurdles record to 21122; similar type to Jurancon.
7 4th (7) (14/1 -40%) Celtic Art	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Celtic Art 14/1, Showed improved form when off the mark for the campaign in 2m Warwick handicap last month. Still looks fairly treated after a 5 lb rise. Unlikely to follow up his Warwick win; the most exposed contender in this better race.
5 5th (5) (12/1 -118%) Kel Raffles	12 12/1(-118%)	(5) Kel Raffles 12/1, Hurdle/chase winner in France last year. It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him on this British debut. Hurdle/chase winner in two of his last three French starts; interesting on British debut.
6 \|U\| (6) (11/2 -10%) Kap Ouest	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(6) Kap Ouest 11/2, From a decent French NH family and confirmed promise shown in bumper and opening hurdles starts when making it third-time lucky over the smaller obstacles in 9-runner novice at Exeter (17, soft) in December. While his opening handicap mark hardly looks generous he surely has more to offer. Looks the type to build on his Exeter maiden win and do well in handicaps; respected.

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Having regained the winning thread in a novice hurdle over C&D in January, Jurancon must enter calculations on his handicap debut. However, SORCELEUR is slightly more compelling. The five-year-old arrives on the back of a close-up second in a competitive novice at Exeter and a similar performance reverting to handicap company may prove sufficient. Last-time-out winner Kap Ouest also commands attention.

An interesting handicap in which it's tough to rule out any. JURANCON tasted success over C&D in novice company last time and can take the next step up the ladder now handicapping. Sorceleur has already shown he can go well off his mark and is second choice ahead of Kap Ouest, who, like the selection, brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut.

With further progress on the cards, KAP OUEST is taken to follow up his Exeter maiden win. Jurancon is second choice.

15:15 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 2) 26f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (33/1 -65%) Moroder	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Moroder 33/1, More miss than hit since narrowly prevailing in this race 2 years ago and while he would have a serious chance off this reduced mark if on-song, others make more appeal. Too many poor runs but ran well sole start in blinkers (last April) and won this in 2023.
14 2nd (14) (4/1 +67%) The Kniphand	4 4/1(+67%)	(14) The Kniphand 4/1, Back on the up when winning 4-runner novices' handicap over 3m at this course in December. Didn't do much wrong when third at Uttoxeter next time and he evidently likes it here (also won twice over hurdles on Town Moor a couple of seasons back), so there is certainly cause for optimism. Won well here on penultimate start; creditable, rallying 3rd at Uttoxeter three weeks ago.
7 3rd (7) (11/2 +15%) Hymac	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(7) Hymac 11/2, Suited by step up to 3½m when opening chase account on final start of last term at Cheltenham. Followed up in a novice hurdle on return in October and has subsequently put in good shifts returned to this sphere, latterly finishing a clear second in the Mandarin at Newbury. Cheekpieces enlisted. Each-way claims again assuming that first-time cheekpieces don't have a negative impact.
9 4th (9) (14/1 +0%) Erne River	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Erne River 14/1, Two of his 3 chase wins have been gained here, the latest in first-time cheekpieces over 3m in December 2023. Not at that level so far this season but there have been some green shoots of recovery since the blinkers were refitted and his mark is on the slide. Not discounted. Familiar sight here but not the force of old; 18l fourth in the Great Yorkshire last time.
6 5th (6) (5/1 +9%) Weveallbeencaught	5 5/1(+9%)	(6) Weveallbeencaught 5/1, Following a relatively short stint for Christian Williams, he belatedly opened his chase account on first run since rejoining Nigel Twiston-Davies here (3m, good) at the end of January. Remains on a feasible mark up 8 lb and should make his presence felt. Made the breakthrough over fences when dominating a five-runner handicap here (3m, good).
5 6th (5) (50/1 -25%) Fidelio Vallis	50 50/1(-25%)	(5) Fidelio Vallis 50/1, Back in the winning groove when taking a decent pot at Musselburgh on New Year's Day last year. However, that now seems like a distant memory following 3 very low-key performances so far this season. Weakened right out of it on all three starts this season and he's unproven beyond 2m4f.
1 7th (1) (10/1 -43%) Twig	10 10/1(-43%)	(1) Twig 10/1, Did well chasing last term, runner-up in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival before performing with credit in another big handicap at Aintree. Has raced exclusively over hurdles so far this season, presumably with a view to protecting his mark ahead of assignments such as this. One to consider. Second at Cheltenham Festival (3m1f, heavy) last March off 3lb lower; hurdling this term.
13 8th (13) (12/1 +14%) Lord Baddesley	12 12/1(+14%)	(13) Lord Baddesley 12/1, Fairly useful hurdles/chase winner for Chris Gordon who took a step back in right direction for new yard when creditable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f, good to soft) in November. Absent since but wouldn't be without an each-way chance if fully tuned-up. Has not proved his stamina over even 3m; could still be worth a second look, however.
8 \|F\| (8) (18/1 +55%) Monte Igueldo	18 18/1(+55%)	(8) Monte Igueldo 18/1, Lightly-raced since racking up a hat-trick at the end of 2022 but clearly still capable of winning races judged on solid placed efforts in back-to-back Uttoxeter handicap chases last summer. Also ran well back from a break at Bangor in November but limitations seemingly exposed at Ascot since. Likely to find this tough unless first-time cheekpieces receive a very positive response.
11 \|PU\| (11) (6/1 -20%) Some Scope	6 6/1(-20%)	(11) Some Scope 6/1, Had good first season over fences, winning 2 of his 5 starts and was a solid second in this race 12 months ago. Resumed progress when landing the 3m Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day prior to a rare below-par display at Cheltenham. Every chance he'll bounce back with a bold show. 2nd in this race last year; Boxing Day win was a new high, followed by a poor show at 2m4f.
2 \|PU\| (2) (6/1 +0%) White Rhino	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) White Rhino 6/1, Progressive over hurdles and has take further stides forward switched to fences this season, landing handicaps at Ayr and Haydock prior to unseating Henry Brooke early in the Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day. Key player with further improvement likely now back in handicap company. Stays 3m; won first two chases before unseating early in a Grade 1 novice on Boxing Day.
10 \|PU\| (10) (22/1 -10%) Undersupervision	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Undersupervision 22/1, Winner of this race off 5 lb higher in 2022 and just touched off by Moroder in the following season's renewal. However, he's becoming increasingly unpredictable (pulled up on 5 of his last 7 starts) and yard saddles a stronger candidate this time round in Weveallbeencaught. Won this in 2022 and beaten a neck in 2023, but last year's performance in it was poor.

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SOME SCOPE finished an excellent second in this contest last year and he gets the vote to go one place better off 2lb higher this time. Richard Hobson's seven-year-old scored with more in hand than the winning margin suggests over 3m at Wetherby in December, before being pulled up over an inadequate 2m4f at Cheltenham last time out. Stepping back up in trip off 3lb higher than his last winning mark, a bold bid is on the cards. Hymac finished a gallant second behind a useful sort over this trip at Newbury when last seen and he commands respect off an unchanged mark, while recent course winner Weveallbeencaught completes the shortlist.

This is TWIG's time of year (five of his seven wins under Rules have been gained between March and July) and he is of strong interest returned to this sphere following a few spins over hurdles. Indeed, a reproduction of his fine second in the Ultima at last season's Cheltenham Festival would give him every chance. White Rhino's best days are probably still ahead of him and he is next on the list ahead of Weveallbeencaught and Hymac.

Twiston-Davies pair THE KNIPHAND (nap) and Weveallbeencaught top the list ahead of Some Scope and White Rhino.

15:20 Navan Maiden Chase 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (11/2 -38%) What's Up Darling	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(4) What's Up Darling 11/2, Useful chaser. 7/2, bit below form fifth of 11 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 14 days ago. Remains with potential over fences. Beaten by Jeannot Lapin at Leopardstown, no sign of progression in two subsequent starts.
1 1st (1) (30/100 +67%) Champ Kiely	0.3 30/100(+67%)	(1) Champ Kiely 30/100, Smart hurdler and excellent start over fences when successful at Fairyhouse. 21½ lengths fourth of 6 to Ballyburn in Scalp Novices' Chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, good to soft, 8/1) 27 days ago. Just about sets the standard. Former Grade 1 novice hurdle winner, won well on chasing debut, ran in a Grade 1 latest.
3 2nd (3) (5/2 -33%) Jeannot Lapin	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(3) Jeannot Lapin 5/2, Failed to win a point and sold cheaply but looks an excellent buy as e made winning Rules debut at Leopardstown.. 33/1, 17¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Majborough in Irish Arkle Novices' Chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Open to improvement at this sort of level. Caused major upset with Leopardstown win from What's Up Darling, fair effort in Grade 1.
5 3rd (5) (66/1 +0%) Your Honor	66 66/1(+0%)	(5) Your Honor 66/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 12/1, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Makes chase debut. Won a Listed handicap hurdle at Limerick last season, this is ambitious on chasing debut.
2 4th (2) (200/1 +0%) Getaway King	200 200/1(+0%)	(2) Getaway King 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, tenth of 11 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 14 days ago. Point-to-point winner, tailed off on both racecourse starts, completely out of his depth.

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CHAMP KIELY looks like the class act here. The Grade 1-winning hurdler was an easy victor on his chase debut before fading to finish fourth behind stablemate Ballyburn in top level company on his second outing over fences at the Dublin Racing Festival. This is an easier task. Jeannot Lapin won at a massive price on his 'track' debut and was far from disgraced when fourth, albeit well beaten, behind Majborough back at Leopardstown in Grade 1 company. He rates the danger, while What's Up Darling has a rating of 137 and looks the one for third.

JEANNOT LAIPIN certainly has the physique for chasing and having created an excellent impression on debut, it's probably best to overlook his run in Grade 1 company at the beginning of the month, Back down slightly in class, he can see off Champ Kiely and What's Up Darling.

This should be relatively straightforward for CHAMP KIELY who has a strong overall record and can account for Jeannot Lapin

15:30 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (12/1 +0%) Cracking Rhapsody	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Cracking Rhapsody 12/1, Won this last year and took his C&D record to 3-4 when seeing off 8 rivals on soft ground in December. Well held in a warm race at Windsor last month but his C&D record affords him respect. 13lb higher than when winning this last year but has an excellent record here.
3 2nd (3) (16/1 +20%) Alnilam	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) Alnilam 16/1, Course novice winner last season who has progressed in handicaps this time round, posting a pair of good runner-up efforts before resuming winning ways at Southwell (2m, heavy) on New Year's Day. Still looks fairly treated after a 4 lb rise. Made all at Southwell; this is hotter but he's progressive and could make another bold bid.
16 3rd (16) (12/1 +52%) Old Gregorian	12 12/1(+52%)	(16) Old Gregorian 12/1, Back on track refitted with a tongue strap this autumn, supplementing his C&D success in clear-cut fashion at Wetherby (2m) in November. Another good effort over C&D when second in December and creditable sixth of 12 in Scottish County at Musselburgh since. Two wins this season (including C&D) but improvement is needed off his current mark.
9 4th (9) (12/1 +25%) Slugger	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Slugger 12/1, Talented but quirky in time with Iain Jardine but has looked much more straightforward for new yard, completing a hat-trick at Musselburgh on New Year's Day. Thriving but another 6 lb higher in a deeper race now. 3-3 for Harry Derham; tougher assignment today but this 6yo C&D winner is clearly thriving.
12 5th (12) (12/1 -9%) Florida Dreams	12 12/1(-9%)	(12) Florida Dreams 12/1, Grade 2 bumper winner who doubled his hurdles tally on return at Hexham (2m) in October. Respectable efforts in defeat since without suggesting he has enough in hand to win a strong handicap such as this. In fair form since Hexham win in October but needs something extra in this hot race.
13 6th (13) (40/1 +0%) Cormier	40 40/1(+0%)	(13) Cormier 40/1, Won this race in 2022 but off for 18 months prior to finishing well held at Wetherby 4 weeks ago. Will need to leave that well behind to play a prominent role in this race again. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Won this in 2022 but returned from a long absence with a heavy defeat four weeks ago.
4 7th (4) (6/1 -33%) Vischio	6 6/1(-33%)	(4) Vischio 6/1, Ended her time with Dick Donohoe with a win at Punchestown in November and followed up for new trainer Emmet Mullins in a valuable event at the Dublin Racing Festival last month, shooting clear. Much respected on hat-trick bid for a yard which has tasted success in this before. Won in fine style on debut for this Irish trainer, who won this in 2021; very interesting.
14 8th (14) (50/1 +24%) Here Comes Georgie	50 50/1(+24%)	(14) Here Comes Georgie 50/1, Has had a productive season, scoring twice over hurdles and fences. A jump up to Grade 1 level over fences proved a step too far last time but not discounted back in a handicap with first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue tie. Reverts to hurdles off a mark 2lb lower than for Ascot chase win in December; chance.
8 9th (8) (14/1 +0%) Petrol Head	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Petrol Head 14/1, Back from an absence with a bang last summer, winning handicaps at Downpatrick and Bellewstown for Katy Brown. Off again since but evidently capable when fresh and could have been more to offer for new trainer Neil Mulholland. Won twice in Ireland last summer; absent since; betting may be informative on stable debut.
6 10th (6) (40/1 +20%) Milldam	40 40/1(+20%)	(6) Milldam 40/1, Let down by his jumping when below-par fourth on reappearance but back on the up with a bang when landing a 2m Haydock handicap (heavy) just before Christmas, making it 4 wins in his last 6 starts. A 7 lb rise demands another career best, though. Highly progressive on heavy ground but very unlikely to have such conditions today.
10 11th (10) (28/1 -40%) Gentleman Bill	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Gentleman Bill 28/1, Winning pointer who has made a good start to his Rules career, winning 2m hurdles at Bangor (novice) and Doncaster (handicap) before Christmas. Another good run when second back in a novice at Catterick in January. Looks on a stiff mark back in a handicap, though. Bolted up at Doncaster in his sole handicap; 16lb higher here but the form reads very well.
1 12th (1) (6/1 +0%) Favour And Fortune	6 6/1(+0%)	(1) Favour And Fortune 6/1, Enjoyed a good first campaign over hurdles, culminating with a win in the Scottish Champion Hurdle (handicap) at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in April. Stepped up on reappearance when fourth of 17 in valuable event at Newbury (2m, soft) 3 weeks ago. Return to likely less testing ground here should suit. Last season's Scottish Champion Hurdle winner; good fourth last time; could be in shake-up.
7 13th (7) (28/1 -12%) Aucunrisque	28 28/1(-12%)	(7) Aucunrisque 28/1, First win since his 2023 success in this when landing a decent 2m Ascot handicap in November but needs to shrug 2 poor runs since. Back on the scoresheet at Ascot in November but two lesser runs have followed.
18 14th (18) (16/1 +11%) Rock House	16 16/1(+11%)	(18) Rock House 16/1, Creditable third in handicaps at Huntingdon and Southwell this winter. Won't need to raise his game too much in refitted cheekpieces for a yard always feared in top handicap hurdles. Fair 3rd in two handicaps this winter but needs sizeable step forward in this hotter race.
2 \|PU\| (2) (11/2 -57%) Tellherthename	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(2) Tellherthename 11/2, Useful novice hurdler for Ben Pauling last season. Pitched in at the deep end in Fighting Fifth at Newcastle on reappearance for new yard and ran well in fourth. Very interesting contender in his first handicap. Form of Grade 1 Fighting Fifth fourth has worked out well; has potential off this mark.
15 \|PU\| (15) (18/5 +58%) Wilful	3.6 18/5(+58%)	(15) Wilful 18/5, Progressive winner in bumpers and similar story over hurdles, completing hat-trick in a Worcester novice in August. His winning has ended in handicaps but he did impress with the way he travelled for a long way when fourth over 19f at Ascot last time and it's possible this drop to 2m will suit. Shaped when a fair fourth over 2m3f at Ascot as though this drop back in trip may suit.
11 \|PU\| (11) (50/1 -52%) Ginger Mail	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Ginger Mail 50/1, Derailed by a bad mistake 3 out when pulled up over C&D last time but consistent in the main and was second in this race last year off only 2 lb higher. Pulled up here recently but had excuses; second of 17 in this last year; each-way shout.
17 \|PU\| (17) (100/1 0%) N'golo	100 100/1(0%)	(17) N'golo 100/1, Winner of the 2022 Swinton here and he posted his best run since on the back of a wind op when a fair third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (2m, good) in November. Pulled up at Haydock a week later and not seen since. On a reduced mark but others have less to prove than this regressive 10yo.

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VISCHIO created a deep impression when making a winning stable bow in a Listed handicap hurdle at Leopardstown last month. Although a stone extra in the weights requires another career best from Emmet Mullins' mare, she likely has more to come for this yard. Favour And Fortune was far from disgraced when fourth in the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury three weeks ago and the seven-year-old is feared most. Handicap debutant Tellherthename is also respected.

FAVOUR AND FORTUNE plundered a big prize in Scotland last spring and might be able to do so again on the back of a good run in a similarly hot race at Newbury last month. Alan King's strong traveller should prove suited by the return to likely less testing conditions and is preferred to Irish-raider Vischio, whose trainer won this with The Shunter in 2021, and Alnilam. Petrol Head and Tellherthename are other interesting contenders.

The mare VISCHIO (nap) won in fine style on stable debut at Leopardstown and could have lots more to offer for her excellent Irish yard.

15:45 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 1) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
16 1st (16) (16/1 +20%) Booster Bob	16 16/1(+20%)	(16) Booster Bob 16/1, Made a successful chase debut at Ffos Las on his return and in good form until a well-held third of 5 at Chepstow (16f, heavy) 32 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Not progressing as expected over fences and has something to prove back up in distance.
8 2nd (8) (5/1 +29%) Vincenzo	5 5/1(+29%)	(8) Vincenzo 5/1, Resumed winning ways in 7-runner handicap chase at Sandown (15.4f, soft) 36 days ago, finding plenty. Up 5 lb but he's not taken lightly with this return to a longer trip a likely plus. Has form figures of 121 since switched to fences; back up in trip but looks interesting.
5 3rd (5) (10/1 -11%) Saint Segal	10 10/1(-11%)	(5) Saint Segal 10/1, C&D winner in December who took his form up a notch when second of 12 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) last month. Thriving at present and he can go well again. Scored comfortably over C&D on penultimate start; creditable second at Musselburgh latest.
11 4th (11) (10/1 +44%) Beau Balko	10 10/1(+44%)	(11) Beau Balko 10/1, Reliable sort doubled his tally over fences at Wincanton in November. Good efforts all three outings since, runner-up at Musselburgh last time, and he's likely to be in the mix again. Getting no help from the assessor but is a consistent sort who should give his running.
15 5th (15) (10/1 +60%) Prince Quali	10 10/1(+60%)	(15) Prince Quali 10/1, Ended last season with back-to-back 2m Chepstow wins and in good nick this term without scoring. Fell fifth back at Chepstow last time and very much the sort to bounce back. Generally consistent; could go well, provided he takes to first-time cheekpieces.
4 6th (4) (18/1 -100%) Le Milos	18 18/1(-100%)	(4) Le Milos 18/1, 2022 Coral Gold Cup victor here. Disappointed last season but resumed winning ways off a reduced mark in 2m4f Warwick veterans' handicap three weeks ago. Back up 4 lb but he's no forlorn hope. Won the big 3m2f handicap here in 2022 and 2m4f veterans' event at Warwick last month.
10 7th (10) (9/4 +55%) Billytherealbigred	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(10) Billytherealbigred 9/4, Has made an excellent start over fences, going in at Bangor and Exeter before a fine second of 7 in handicap at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) 35 days ago. This likeable front-runner has more to offer. Player. Record of 112 since switched to fences; solid effort in notable novice handicap last time.
1 8th (1) (9/1 -38%) Kandoo Kid	9 9/1(-38%)	(1) Kandoo Kid 9/1, Resumed better than ever on the back of breathing surgery when landing Coral Gold Cup here (26f, good to soft) in November. Back down in trip but he still needs considering despite a 7 lb weights hike. Landed the big 3m2f handicap here in November; ran well in this race last year; respected.
14 9th (14) (12/1 +57%) Tedley	12 12/1(+57%)	(14) Tedley 12/1, Won handicaps at Uttoxeter and Wetherby on his first 2 outings over fences and has mostly performed with credit in defeat since. Vulnerable in this company, though. Has respectable form but looks more exposed than the other novice chasers in this field.
12 10th (12) (10/1 -11%) Scarface	10 10/1(-11%)	(12) Scarface 10/1, Yet to score this term but he arrives in good nick, fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Ascot (21f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again. Best form this term includes a second-place finish over C&D; each-way possibilities.
9 11th (9) (16/1 -14%) Kotmask	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) Kotmask 16/1, Scored at Ascot in December and not disgraced when sixth of 10 in handicap chase there (21f) 42 days ago. Needs considering eased 1 lb. Disappointing last time when failing to confirm December placings with Scarface.
7 \|PU\| (7) (28/1 -56%) Paint The Dream	28 28/1(-56%)	(7) Paint The Dream 28/1, Dual C&D winner but hasn't gone on since his reappearance, only seventh of 10 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Others appeal more. Record of 3-4 over fences at Newbury includes an easy success in this contest in 2022.
6 \|PU\| (6) (100/1 -100%) Light N Strike	100 100/1(-100%)	(6) Light N Strike 100/1, A very useful 2m chase winner in May, 2023, but lightly raced since and he came in last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, soft) 21 days ago. Has lots to prove back over fences. On a difficult mark returned to chasing and needs to prove he retains ability.
13 \|PU\| (13) (100/1 -52%) Spyglass Hill	100 100/1(-52%)	(13) Spyglass Hill 100/1, A very useful 2m4f chase winner for Henry de Bromhead. Lightly raced since and pulled up in hunter chase at Aintree when last seen 10 months ago. Needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence. Veteran who faces a difficult task on belated reappearance; debut for new yard.

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Although BILLYTHEREALBIGRED was thwarted in his hat-trick bid when finishing second at Cheltenham in January, the five-year-old lost little in defeat. A 3lb higher mark looks more than fair for the son of Proconsul and he looks ready for this first step outside of novice handicap chase company. Coral Gold Cup winner Kandoo Kid may be heading for next month's Grand National and 2m4f may prove on the sharp side. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge from last month's Warwick winner Le Milos.

BILLYTHEREALBIGRED is a really likeable type and going from strength to strength over fences so can quickly resume winning ways on the back of an excellent Cheltenham second. Sandown-victor Vincenzo should find this longer distance in his favour and is next on the list, while C&D scorer Saint Segal and in-form pair Kotmask and Kandoo Kid can all have a say too. Beau Balko completes the shortlist in this cracking handicap.

Improving novice chaser BILLYTHEREALBIGRED (nap) holds particularly strong claims and is first choice ahead of Kandoo Kid.

15:50 Navan Conditions Chase 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (50/1 +38%) Senecia	50 50/1(+38%)	(5) Senecia 50/1, Useful chaser. 150/1, pulled up in Dublin Chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) 27 days ago won by Solness, well beaten 4 out. Back up in trip. Career-best when third in Grade 2 Fortria over 2m here in November, often out of his depth.
1 2nd (1) (4/11 +100%) El Fabiolo	0.363636 4/11(+100%)	(1) El Fabiolo 4/11, Top-class chaser. 3/1, fell in Dublin Chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Shapes as though he'll stay this trip and will prove hard to beat if able to deliver an assured round of jumping. Unbeaten in first six attempts chasing, somewhat off the rails since, hard to oppose here.
3 3rd (3) (9/1 -6%) Fil Dor	9 9/1(-6%)	(3) Fil Dor 9/1, Smart chaser. Course winner. Six wins from 23 NH runs, the latest at Thurles in November. Third of 5 in minor event chase at Fairyhouse (24.5f, good to soft, 15/2) 24 days ago. Work to do. Smart 150-rated chaser but hard to win with, unlikely to match the main Mullins runners.
4 4th (4) (17/2 -21%) Gentleman De Mee	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(4) Gentleman De Mee 17/2, Smart chaser. Course winner. 24½ lengths fifth of 8 to Solness in Dublin Chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft, 40/1) 27 days ago. Back up in trip and he will be a danger to all if he puts his best foot forward. Runner-up in last year's Champion Chase, has struggled in tough assignments this season.
2 5th (2) (11/2 -175%) Grangeclare West	5.5 11/2(-175%)	(2) Grangeclare West 11/2, High-class chaser. Very good 4¾ lengths second of 10 to Galopin Des Champs in Irish Gold Cup (66/1) at Leopardstown (24.3f, good to soft) 28 days ago. This drop back in trip shouldn't be an issue and while Paul Townend predictably sides with El Fabiolo, he holds strong claims. Fine second in Irish Gold Cup showed his staying qualities, stiff task against El Fabiolo.

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EL FABIOLO can get back on track now after falling early on his return to action at Leopardstown last month. The four-time Grade 1 winner was making his first start since last April then, having chased home Jonbon in the Celebration Chase at Sandown. He should be too classy for these rivals now. Stablemate Grangeclare West ran a cracker when second in the Irish Gold Cup last time but this trip looks well short of his optimum. The other Willie Mullins-trained runner, Gentleman De Mee, was well beaten in the race won by Solness at Leopardstown but could be the one to chase home the selection.

This is likely to be dominated by the Willie Mullins-trained trio, with GRANGECLARE WEST an appealing alternative to the apparent stable first-string, El Fabiolo, and Gentleman De Mee, who hasn't been at his best so far this season. El Fabiolo looked like a star in the making during his novice campaign but things haven't gone to plan since, particularly in the jumping department, whereas Grangeclare West arrives here on the back of a career-best second in the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Former star novice EL FABIOLO needs to start rebuilding his career. This gives him a good opportunity over a new trip

15:55 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (9/4 +44%) Patriotik	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(4) Patriotik 9/4, Has some notable form this season, finishing fifth in a strong renewal of the Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19.5f) in October and chasing home Red Dirt Road at Aintree on Boxing Day. Unsuited by sharper test at Ascot earlier this month, this longer trip should be much more to his liking. Never figured at Ascot (2m3f, good; 2nd fav) two weeks ago but could be more of a stayer.
2 2nd (2) (9/2 +44%) Kamsinas	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(2) Kamsinas 9/2, Typically strong-travelling sort won a Grade 2 as a novice and an Aintree handicap on return. Showed a different side when digging deep to finish fourth at Haydock (18.9f, soft) in November. Below-par at Ascot in January but no surprise to see him bounce back over this longer trip. In good form until latest start; now tongue tied; encouragement for going beyond 2m5f.
5 3rd (5) (3/1 -85%) Cloud Dancer	3 3/1(-85%)	(5) Cloud Dancer 3/1, Betted previous efforts stepped up in trip when landing a 3m handicap at Doncaster in December. Backed up that effort and confirmed his need for staying trips when fourth of 11 at Wincanton 44 days ago, keeping on having been off the bridle a fair way out. Still lightly-raced and not ruled out. Won well at Doncaster and creditable fourth at Wincanton, both 3m on good to soft; player.
3 4th (3) (10/1 -25%) Ike Sport	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Ike Sport 10/1, Developed into a useful hurdler last season, winning 3 times at around 2½ miles. Unsuccessfully tried chasing but not disgraced back over the smaller obstacles when fifth at Sandown (23f) in December, before seemingly amiss when pulled up at Wincanton later that month. Player if back on song here. Has stamina still to prove even if he stages a revival.
6 5th (6) (16/1 -100%) Good Look Charm	16 16/1(-100%)	(6) Good Look Charm 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler who enhanced her good record fresh when winning 8-runner handicap under this jockey at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) in December. Struggled from a 5 lb higher mark in a stronger race last month and while this looks less competitive, she's yet to win from a mark this high. Won in December (2m4f, heavy); ran badly next time; blinkers (not tried this term) return.
1 6th (1) (50/1 -100%) Idas Boy	50 50/1(-100%)	(1) Idas Boy 50/1, Won a handicap chase (40/1) at Kilbeggan (25.4f) in July when trained by Noel Meade but failed to match that form when finishing 10th of 22 later in the month, not for the first time displaying a reluctance to jump off at the start. Veteran has plenty to find on stable debut / reappearance. Useful over fences for Noel Meade before sold for 60,000gns last August; off since.
7 \|PU\| (7) (7/2 +46%) Pretending	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(7) Pretending 7/2, Continued progress with win at Uttoxeter (20f) on reappearance. Hasn't threatened from higher marks since but did take a step back in the right direction when fourth at Fakenham last month. Worth a go at 3 miles on decent ground and better placed than some if this becomes a relative test of speed. 2lb out of the handicap today and sole run at 3m (last February) did not prove her stamina.

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This step up to 3m could be the making of PATRIOTIK. Evan Williams' charge caught the eye when finishing a staying-on second over 2m4f at Aintree on his penultimate start, and with excuses for his recent low-key effort in a hot Ascot handicap, he gets the vote to bounce back to winning ways off 1lb lower. Cloud Dancer was last seen finishing a running-on fourth over an extended 3m at Wincanton and he warrants respect off an unchanged mark. Kamsinas doubtless has the ability to play a hand in a race of this nature but he will need to bounce back from a sub-par effort.

Having been well backed when shaping as if returning to form at Fakenham last time, PRETENDING could have a tactical edge being the only runner to have made the running in recent starts and she may be able to capitalise if this becomes a relative test of speed on drying ground. Patriotik has some notable form in the book this season, and he'll be suited by a return to 3 miles, while Ike Sport is gradually coming back down the handicap and can be more competitive if back on song.

Cloud Dancer has the proven stamina which PATRIOTIK and Kamsinas can't boast but could bring potential and are just preferred.

16:04 Kelso Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (1/2 +60%) Filibustering	0.5 1/2(+60%)	(2) Filibustering 1/2, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f), again ran well when runner-up last time. Sold from Tim Easterby 68,000 gns later in October and he's a very interesting hurdling debutant for up-and-coming yard. The best of these on Flat by some way; has joined a stable in form; commands major respect.
5 2nd (5) (25/1 +24%) Platin Moon	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Platin Moon 25/1, Seemed to show fair form when third in a newcomers race at Clairefontaine on his only Flat start but too free to show a great deal both hurdles outings at Musselburgh, albeit he was pitched in deep last time. Stiff task in Listed race last time; bit to find but he's lightly raced and in good hands.
4 3rd (4) (14/1 -250%) Miners Gamble	14 14/1(-250%)	(4) Miners Gamble 14/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1¼m) and fitted with a hood, he confirmed his stamina for hurdling when third of 8 at Market Rasen 11 days ago. Open to improvement. 1-13 on Flat; fair start over hurdles when third at Market Rasen; improvement possible.
3 4th (3) (10/3 +17%) Maple	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(3) Maple 10/3, Has reached the frame on all 4 completed starts in juvenile hurdles for this yard, advancing his form for latest second at Catterick a month ago, just failing. Likely to give his running again. Knocking at the door, beaten nose after sustained duel at Catterick; in the mix again.
1 5th (1) (9/1 -157%) Elforleather	9 9/1(-157%)	(1) Elforleather 9/1, Fair Flat winner for Jack Channon and made a sound start to his hurdles career for Alan King when second at Southwell 4 weeks ago. No surprise were he to build on that and he should be bang there again. Three wins on Flat; shaped nicely when second at Southwell on hurdle debut; should go well.
6 6th (6) (66/1 0%) The Three J's	66 66/1(0%)	(6) The Three J's 66/1, Well held both starts. Little promise in two outings to date; difficult to recommend.

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A decent sort on the level for previous connections, ELFORLEATHER made a promising start to his hurdles career when second at Southwell last month and, with normal improvement, he is expected to go one better. That may be at the main expense of Maple, who was denied by the narrowest of margins at Catterick most recently. Not beaten too far on his hurdles bow at Market Rasen, Miners Gamble is another open to improvement.

FILIBUSTERING certainly won't lack for stamina now hurdling and sure to be well prepared for this, he's selected to make a winning start for new connections. Elforleather, Miners Gamble and Maple have already displayed ability over obstacles and they can remain competitive.

Those with hurdles form look fair at best and above-average Flat recruit FILIBUSTERING may be up to making a winning start.

16:10 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	Class Runs	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
	3 1st (3) (7/2 +93%) Luna A Inbhir Nis		3.5 7/2(+93%)																									(3) Luna A Inbhir Nis 7/2, Well held in minor event/maiden on turf last year and looks set for another struggle returning from 5 months off. Beat only one rival in two turf runs over sprint trips in September, with a best RPR of 37.
	4 2nd (4) (1/6 +98%) Remember The Bear		0.166667 1/6(+98%)																									(4) Remember The Bear 1/6, 40/1 and hooded for 1st time, didn't look the easiest ride when ninth of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago, hanging badly left 1f out. Headgear left off and it would be no surprise should she take a step forward given her trainer. In rear in both runs so far but it's still early days for this well-bred filly.

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CARRADOS showed a lot of promise in three starts last year and is highly notable kept to novice company for what could well be a straightforward task on his return/all-weather debut. Albert Hall and Remember The Bear were both well beaten on their most recent starts and have something to prove. Therefore, it isn't impossible that Luna A Inbhir Nis could be the one to fill the runner-up spot if she raises her game on her Tapeta bow.

A gilt-edged chance for CARRADOS, who was placed all 3 starts on turf last year and having already reached a fairly useful level of form, he should have no trouble dispatching his 3 rivals on all-weather debut. Remember The Bear can chase him home.

This looks a golden opportunity for CARRADOS, who sets a clear standard on his two runner-up efforts at Goodwood last summer.

16:15 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/1 +47%) Guard Duty	4 4/1(+47%)	(1) Guard Duty 4/1, Hooded when landing 2m Uttoxeter novice in July but hasn't been the slickest of jumpers. Progressed in handicaps, well-backed when landing a novice handicap hurdle (20f, good to soft) at the Windsor Winter Million meeting, having jumped better. Lightly-raced for his age and could be more to come. Steadily progressive; won at Windsor six weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again.
12 2nd (12) (3/1 +25%) Loverdose	3 3/1(+25%)	(12) Loverdose 3/1, French Flat winner has proved highly progressive over hurdles, winning 4 of his last 5 starts (all in handicap company) and looked better than ever when winning at Sandown (19.8f, soft) in January, forging clear of some useful types. 7lb rise looks fair and he remains open to further improvement. Figures of 11211 since sent handicapping in cheekpieces; unlikely he's reached his ceiling.
2 3rd (2) (11/2 +31%) Go To War	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(2) Go To War 11/2, Dual novice hurdler winner for Fergal O'Brien and showed plenty of promise when runner-up on debut for this yard (Huntingdon 15.8f), only bettered by one with a fitness edge. Disappointed next time, his fate sealed by his jumping rather than a lack of stamina. Interesting if he can bounce back. Suffered injury when favourite last time; could bounce back and he's bred to stay this far.
7 4th (7) (14/1 -17%) Fine Casting	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Fine Casting 14/1, More than 2 years since last win but took a step in the right direction when chasing home a younger/improving sort at Lingfield in December. Failed to build on that promise when jumping poorly at Wincanton the following month but remains fairly-treated and will be suited by underfoot conditions. Losing run goes back to 2022; the veteran in this field and vulnerable to younger legs.
6 5th (6) (6/1 +14%) Solar System	6 6/1(+14%)	(6) Solar System 6/1, Thriving this season, showed much improved form to make it 3 wins from his last 4 starts (second only to a fellow progressive type on sole defeat) when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Haydock (21.2f, soft) 42 days ago. Respected despite a 6 lb rise and step up in class. Genuine type; just prevailed at Haydock last time; 6lb higher but impossible to rule out.
3 6th (3) (40/1 -233%) Aboutdamntime	40 40/1(-233%)	(3) Aboutdamntime 40/1, £50,000 Irish point recruit who scored on hurdle debut (2½m Carlisle maiden) in November before being outclassed at Cheltenham the following month. Off the bridle a long way from home when fifth of 12 at Carlisle on final qualifying run and this could be a stiff enough opening handicap mark. Hasn't built on hurdling debut win but could take form to a new level now handicapping.
11 7th (11) (13/2 -18%) Eaton Anne	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(11) Eaton Anne 13/2, Successful sole outing in Irish points and has found his confidence since wind surgery earlier in this season, looked an out and out stayer when winning decisively at Lingfield (19.5f, soft). Should relish this stiffer test of stamina and remains unexposed having only his 7th start under Rules. Big improver, winner at Uttoxeter and Lingfield (easily); up 11lb but high on the list.
4 8th (4) (15/2 +53%) Ninth Loch	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(4) Ninth Loch 15/2, Bumper scorer for Willie Mullins prior to winning 3 times over hurdles in France. Plenty of encouragement in a couple of starts for his new yard, well-backed when doing well to finish third at Taunton (16.5f, soft) having made a serious mistake 3 out. Remains of interest now up in distance. Unexposed type; hindered by bad mistake when third at Taunton; interesting contender.
5 9th (5) (18/1 -125%) Taita Hills	18 18/1(-125%)	(5) Taita Hills 18/1, £35,000 purchase after winning Irish point, showed plenty of promise in novice/maiden hurdles and progressed when stepped into handicap company latest, winning a 5-runner race at Sandown (19.8f) having been suited by the emphasis on stamina. Testing ground/extra distance will be in his favour here. Improved when scoring on handicap debut at Sandown; 4lb rise does not look insurmountable.
8 10th (8) (22/1 -38%) Lemoncello	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) Lemoncello 22/1, Winner (both spheres) in France showed signs of finding his feet when chasing home an easy winner at Hereford (19.7f) in December, before disappointing at the same venue when too keen 45 days ago. Hooded on first try at longer trip and while capable of better, he may come into his own over fences. 0-4 in Britain, pulling hard last time; needs to settle better for the fitting of a hood.
9 \|PU\| (9) (66/1 -230%) Raffles Nobu	66 66/1(-230%)	(9) Raffles Nobu 66/1, Fair hurdle winner in France for Marcel Rolland but made an underwhelming U.K. debut (raced without usual headgear) when fifth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft). Up in trip/tongue-tie back on but jockey bookings would suggest he is the stable second string. Well held in fifth at Sandown on stable debut; second string on jockey bookings.

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EATON ANNE couldn't have done it any easier when hacking up over an extended 2m3f at Lingfield last time out and this upwardly mobile seven-year-old gets the vote to go in again despite an 11lb hike in the weights. Emma Lavelle has her string in fine form at present and Guard Duty did it well when scoring over 2m4f at Windsor latest, so must be of interest off 6lb higher. Loverdose is also noteworthy.

A decent race for the grade and while the testing ground should go some way to providing the stamina test that plenty of these are needing, there doesn't appear to be much pace on. That won't bother the highly-progressive LOVEDOSE who has sat close to the speed when winning 4 of his last 5 starts. He's most interesting ahead of Ninth Loch, who's shown plenty to suggest he's capable of going close from this mark, while Go To War can't be ruled out if recapturing the form of his stable debut.

Preference is for NINTH LOCH who has not been with Harry Derham long and shapes as if he'll be suited by today's step up in distance.

16:20 Navan Handicap Chase 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (7/2 +42%) Prince Palace	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(7) Prince Palace 7/2, Good third of 13 in handicap chase at this course (23.8f, heavy, 17/2) 20 days ago. Very much one to consider. Showed improvement when third at Navan, 2lb out of the handicap but useful 7lb claimed.
4 2nd (4) (15/2 +0%) Shantreusse	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(4) Shantreusse 15/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, respectable seventh of 16 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, good to soft) 27 days ago. No forlorn hope. Raced prominently before fading into mid-field in a valuable handicap at Leopardstown.
5 3rd (5) (14/1 -56%) Global Export	14 14/1(-56%)	(5) Global Export 14/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 6/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Cork (20f, soft) 43 days ago. Hood back on and not dismissed. Needs to jump better than in his first handicap, stablemate Theonewedreamof appeals more.
8 4th (8) (11/2 -57%) Theonewedreamof	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(8) Theonewedreamof 11/2, Resumed her progress with success in 8-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (22f, soft, 9/4) 26 days ago. Up 5 lb but he's a player. Won with a bit to spare at Punchestown, big chance from only 2lb out of the handicap.
3 5th (3) (3/1 +45%) No Flies On Him	3 3/1(+45%)	(3) No Flies On Him 3/1, Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 16/1, respectable eighth of 15 in novice chase at Thurles (16f, good) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Can make presence felt. Leopardstown third good enough to suggest he could feature, moderate run at Thurles latest.
1 6th (1) (6/1 +0%) Shannon Royale	6 6/1(+0%)	(1) Shannon Royale 6/1, Latest win in chase at Punchestown in December. Pulled up in handicap chase at Gowran (25f, soft, 9/1) 37 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. Not taken lightly if back on his A-game. Good form in beginners' chases, thrown in at the deep end in the Thyestes, can feature now.
2 \|F\| (2) (12/1 -20%) Fascile Mode	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Fascile Mode 12/1, 4/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f, good to soft) 28 days ago, tailed off when pulled up 4 out. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Jumping issues have stalled his progress since he claimed a good scalp at Punchestown.
6 \|PU\| (6) (10/1 -100%) Noble Talent	10 10/1(-100%)	(6) Noble Talent 10/1, Latest win in chase at Gowran in November. Creditable third of 12 in handicap chase (9/2) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and in the picture. Wide-margin win at Gowran in November was obtained on good ground but has won on heavy.
9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 +44%) Silver King	14 14/1(+44%)	(9) Silver King 14/1, 17/2, ninth of 13 in handicap chase at this course (23.8f, heavy) 20 days ago. Hard to make a case for. 0-8 over fences, second over 2m at this venue three starts ago, 9lb out of the handicap.

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It may pay to forgive SHANNON ROYALE for a below-par effort in the Thyestes last time. The Walk In The Park gelding came into that race having won his beginners chase at Punchestown on New Year's Eve and back against novices now, he should be capable of a much better show. Carl Millar takes 5lb off his back to ease his top-weight burden. No Flies On Him is another who may be capable of better than his last run. The Westerner gelding finished mid-division at Thurles last time but could get closer now trying handicap company. Theonewedreamof comes here in winning form and has to be respected despite taking a rise in grade.

A case can be made for a few of these but Gavin Cromwell's THEONEWEDREAMOF got back on the up with her recent victory at Punchestown and edges the vote from handicap debutant No Flies On Him. Prince Palace, Global Export and Shantreusse also need factoring into this competitive handicap chase.

Despite being 2lb out of the handicap, THEONEWEDREAMOF gets the vote to follow up her Punchestown win

16:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (13/8 +54%) Rhythm N Hooves	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(3) Rhythm N Hooves 13/8, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 9/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Likely to give it another good go. Two good runs over C&D on his last two starts; likely to be in the shake up again.
6 2nd (6) (5/2 +17%) Moulin Booj	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(6) Moulin Booj 5/2, C&D winner. Good second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 13/2) 89 days ago. Return to 5f in his favour given his exuberance. C&D winner; ended 2024 with two good AW runs; likely to be heavily involved.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 +0%) Mondammej	9 9/1(+0%)	(4) Mondammej 9/1, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 10/1, last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 9 days ago, slowly away. Likely to bounce back given overall profile.. Four Newcastle wins since November 23; needs to rebound from lacklustre run nine days ago.
2 4th (2) (10/3 0%) Ziggy's Missile	3.333333 10/3(0%)	(2) Ziggy's Missile 10/3, C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. 17/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 47 days ago, unable to sustain effort having been hampered. Expected to be bang there. Two C&D wins last March; good 2nd on return in November; held in Class 3 twice since.
1 5th (1) (17/2 -113%) Blind Beggar	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(1) Blind Beggar 17/2, Course winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 37 days ago. This represents a slight drop in grade. Not at very best over C&D last time but this winter's best runs give him solid claims.
8 6th (8) (40/1 -21%) The Fixer	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) The Fixer 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, last of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 27 days ago. Not matched French form since joining this yard; tumbled down weights; check betting.
5 7th (5) (22/1 -10%) Ready Freddie Go	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Ready Freddie Go 22/1, Latest win at Thirsk in August. 40/1, last of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to soft). Off 167 days. Last summer's best gives him claims but no great record fresh & no headgear for his return.

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Having finished a close-up second at Wolverhampton in December, compensation could be heading in MOULIN BOOJ's direction. A 1lb rise in the ratings looks more than manageable for George Scott's charge and a fifth career victory could be on the cards. The five-year-old does lack a recent run, which gives hope to recent C&D third Rhythm N Hooves, while the downgraded Blind Beggar warrants respect too.

This looks open with the vote going to ZIGGY'S MISSSILE, who was better than the result when last seen at Lingfield. Moulin Booj is interesting back over the minimum trip, with Blind Beggar completing the shortlist.

Robert Cowell saddles two likely candidates but MOULIN BOOJ returns to action from a fair mark and could progress further this year.

16:31 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (28/1 +15%) Aotano	28 28/1(+15%)	(11) Aotano 28/1, Made a winning hurdles debut at Hereford (16.2f) in October. Changed hands for £8,500 thereafter and similar form in defeat in trio of starts since, not seen to best effect when sixth of 8 on handicap debut at Huntingdon (15.8f) 23 days ago. Eased 3 lb ahead of this but more needed. Winning hurdle debut in October; well held on handicap debut; same outcome on cards here.
4 2nd (4) (13/2 -30%) St Just In Time	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(4) St Just In Time 13/2, Fair maiden on the level (stays 10f) and promise whilst looking a work in progress in handful of juvenile/maiden hurdle runs for Sir Mark Todd during first half of last year. New yard adept at readying one after a break, so very much one to note on handicap bow. Promising 1m7f run last April; interesting handicap debutant for in-form new yard.
10 3rd (10) (3/1 +45%) Cuban Court	3 3/1(+45%)	(10) Cuban Court 3/1, Bumper winner who belatedly opened his hurdles account with cheekpieces reapplied over C&D in December. Matched that form from 7 lb higher mark when third back here (19.4f) 5 weeks ago and he ought to be competitive again. Front-runs; in good form with C&D win and close 3rd over 2m3f here; may be vulnerable now.
9 4th (9) (11/4 +8%) By The Grace	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(9) By The Grace 11/4, Pulled up on first 2 starts in handicaps during the spring but resumed from 8 months off with an improved second in 15-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) in December, keeping on well run-in and just failing. Needs considering for top yard. Mixed over hurdles but showed truer colours when close 2nd latest (2m); back up 6lb.
3 5th (3) (25/1 +0%) Busy Being Busy	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Busy Being Busy 25/1, Definite promise on first of 2 starts in maiden hurdles for Neil McKnight in Ireland last year. Jumped none too fluently but spared a hard race on qualifying run for new yard at Kempton (2m) 3 weeks ago and the betting can guide now handicapping. Promising debut at Thurles; lesser runs since, including on yard debut; now handicapping.
13 6th (13) (14/1 +13%) Fine Point	14 14/1(+13%)	(13) Fine Point 14/1, Fair maiden at up to 10.5f on the Flat in Ireland and definite signs of promise in handful of juvenile hurdle outings during second half of last year. Switch to handicaps in his favour back from 64 days off and he commands a second look in receipt of his handy 4-y-o allowance. Bits of promise on the Flat in Ireland; signs of ability over hurdles; not dismissed.
1 7th (1) (10/1 -122%) Unleash The Beast	10 10/1(-122%)	(1) Unleash The Beast 10/1, Malinas gelding who is bred to stay very well, so encouraging he's displayed race-by-race progress in trio of maiden hurdles at around 2m, keeping on well for second at Southwell (15.8f) 26 days ago. Further improvement likely now handicapping, for all longer trips will suit in due course. Improving over hurdles despite still looking green; interesting on handicap debut.
5 8th (5) (7/1 +36%) Muzaffar	7 7/1(+36%)	(5) Muzaffar 7/1, Useful on Flat for Richard Fahey and promise when third in pair of novice hurdles 12 months apart for present yard. Proved easy to back but stepped forward when seventh of 15 in handicap at Musselburgh (15.5f) 4 weeks ago and he appeals as the type to do better still. Two Flat wins at 1m3f/1m6f; has needed both runs since layoff; open to improvement.
6 9th (6) (10/1 +60%) Seek Him There	10 10/1(+60%)	(6) Seek Him There 10/1, Showed something akin to pick of his bumper form when runner-up on third start in maidens at Southwell (15.8f) in December. Subsequent handicap debut effort at Sandown 5 weeks ago was disappointing though, so bounce back called for. Bumper and hurdle promise but beaten before 2m4f trip was an issue on handicap debut.
14 10th (14) (80/1 -21%) Granny B	80 80/1(-21%)	(14) Granny B 80/1, Fair winner at 5f on flat who made more impact than previously in this sphere when third in mares' novice at Huntingdon (15.8f) in November. However, big prices and not figured in trio of handicaps since. Mark is easing all the time but others preferred. Flat win at 5f and stamina has been sadly lacking in three handicap hurdles this winter.
8 11th (8) (100/1 -100%) Iolaos Du Mou	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Iolaos Du Mou 100/1, Bumper winner and encouragement when runner-up on his first 2 completed starts over hurdles last season. Ended time for Nicky Henderson in disappointing fashion and low-key start for present yard when eighth of 11 in handicap at Worcester (2m) last June. Absent since. Bumper winner; low mark but not achieved much in 3 handicaps, latest in June for new yard.
12 12th (12) (50/1 -52%) Good Company	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Good Company 50/1, Hinted at ability prior to falling 2 out at Bangor on hurdling debut in November. Low-key efforts next 2 starts and, easy to back, failed to improve immediately when eighth of 10 on handicap hurdle debut at Musselburgh (19.8f) 13 days ago. Back down in trip now. Minor hurdle promise; outstayed over 2m4f on handicap debut; return to 2m should suit.
2 13th (2) (10/1 +17%) Walden	10 10/1(+17%)	(2) Walden 10/1, Modest in bumpers for Tom Weston and improved with each run over hurdles for new yard, noted finishing with running left when third of 9 in a Huntingdon maiden (15.8f) 37 days ago. Retains potential now switched to handicaps for yard amongst the winners. Shown promise in bumper and over hurdles; can progress now handicapping.
7 14th (7) (150/1 -88%) Red Trail	150 150/1(-88%)	(7) Red Trail 150/1, Four-time winner on the Flat for Andrew McNamara in Ireland but more miss than hit over hurdles, going with no promise starting out for new yard when last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft, 66/1) 11 days ago. Passed over. Four Flat wins at about 1m2f in Ireland; remote on British debut; this trip more suitable.

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BY THE GRACE finished nine lengths clear of the third when hitting the crossbar at Hereford in December and was given a 6lb rise for that effort. Nicky Henderson's mare could have more to offer on only her fourth handicap start and she looks the one to beat. Cuban Court struck over C&D before making the frame over an extended 2m3f here last time and he might appreciate this drop back in trip, while Walden warrants a market check on his handicap debut.

A fair maiden on the Flat, ST JUST IN TIME showed ability in a handful of maiden hurdles during the first half of last year. He's joined a yard that does well with new recruits and could be worth chancing before market clues on handicap debut/following 8 months off. Unleash The Beast is another likely improver now handicapping, with Muzaffar and By The Grace others to consider. 4-y-o Fine Point is another worth a second look.

By The Grace should be right in the thick of it but ST JUST IN TIME makes more appeal on his handicap debut for a new yard.

16:39 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/4 -38%) Walk On Quest	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(4) Walk On Quest 11/4, Promise on 2 of his 4 starts over hurdles and much-improved switched to larger obstacles, bringing up the hat-trick with bags to spare in 7-runner handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, soft) 18 days ago. Up 10 lb on back of that but expected to take some stopping in bid to land 4-timer. 3-3 over fences; hit with 10lb rise for last time but this 6yo is clearly thriving.
1 2nd (1) (17/2 -13%) Menaggio	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(1) Menaggio 17/2, Fair winning hurdler who has improved for switch to larger obstacles, bagging pair of small-field 19.7f handicaps at Plumpton back in the autumn. Reportedly bled when pulled up at Newbury in December but building a solid profile prior to that, so likely to bounce back. Pulled up last time but 2-2 in chases previously and could bounce back with a big run.
2 3rd (2) (10/11 +39%) Leader In The Park	0.909091 10/11(+39%)	(2) Leader In The Park 10/11, Successful over hurdles but every inch a chaser on looks and left his reappearance in his wake when winning 8-runner novices' handicap chase at Kempton (20.5f) on Boxing Day, Value for extra when following up at Warwick (20f) 6 weeks ago and he's shortlisted with further progress anticipated. Unexposed 7yo who has won his last two and could have more left in the tank.
5 4th (5) (9/1 -29%) Step Out	9 9/1(-29%)	(5) Step Out 9/1, Off the mark over hurdles at Downpatrick in August and has bettered that form in his 2 completed starts over fences, third in novice at Down Royal (16.5f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Still room for improvement in his jumping and he'll find easier openings than this. Did well to finish third at Down Royal after bad mistake; needs to cut out the blunders.
3 \|F\| (3) (7/1 -27%) Hashtag Boum	7 7/1(-27%)	(3) Hashtag Boum 7/1, Successful twice over hurdles and has already shown herself to be more of a force in this sphere, gaining a second chase victory at Ayr (20.5f) 2 starts back. Far from discredited when third in 4-runner contest back there 39 days ago and eased a little in weights ahead of this. Made it 2-3 over fences at Ayr in January; beaten there since but not ruled out.

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Similar to his stable, LEADER IN THE PARK is in top form at present and a further 5lb rise for his most recent success at Warwick may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. The seven-year-old gets the vote ahead of Walk On Quest, who is unbeaten in three starts over fences but has a hefty 10lb rise to deal with for winning at Ayr last month. Irish raider Step Out is another to bear in mind.

LEADER IN THE PARK was value for more than the bare margin implies when taking his chase record to 2-3 at Warwick 6 weeks ago and, with further progress in the offing, he gets the nod to complete the hat-trick with his trainer/jockey combination continuing in scintillating form. Walk On Quest is similarly most progressive and comfortably rates the chief threat in search of the 4-timer. Menaggio may do best of the other trio.

Two highly progressive chasers clash and LEADER IN THE PARK is taken to get the better of Walk On Quest.

16:45 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/10 +37%) Last Shamardal	1.1 11/10(+37%)	(1) Last Shamardal 11/10, 11/1, encouraging third of 11 in maiden at this C&D on debut 14 days ago. Seems sure to improve so he's in the mix. Shaped encouragingly when third over C&D; likely to improve and high on the list.
2 2nd (2) (5/1 -150%) Run To My Side	5 5/1(-150%)	(2) Run To My Side 5/1, Promising debut Leicester fourth but she came in only fifth of 9 in maiden at this C&D 123 days ago. Since had a wind op and she remains with potential. Considered. Went close on debut; didn't repeat form next time but has since had wind op; respected.
4 3rd (4) (11/8 +50%) Sharon Curly	1.375 11/8(+50%)	(4) Sharon Curly 11/8, Well-related Cotai Glory filly made a highly promising debut when fifth of 11 in maiden at this C&D (33/1) 14 days ago, finishing really strongly after a slow start. Open to significant improvement. Interesting. Caught many an eye when fifth of 11 over C&D two weeks ago; could improve a good deal.
5 4th (5) (66/1 +0%) Triple Wishes	66 66/1(+0%)	(5) Triple Wishes 66/1, Twice-raced filly. 150/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at this C&D 14 days ago. Lots more is required. Finished behind Last Shamardal and Sharon Curly over C&D last month; others preferred.
3 5th (3) (25/1 +11%) Ardilly Breeze	25 25/1(+11%)	(3) Ardilly Breeze 25/1, Ninth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 50/1) on debut 75 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Wayward and green when ninth at Wolverhampton in December; plenty of improvement required.

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LAST SHAMARDAL ran green on his debut over C&D last month but kept on well to take third late on. A step forward with a more prominent early position could see a better outcome for the Jack Channon-trained gelding this time. Sharon Curly missed the kick in that race and did well to finish fifth as a result. She looks the pick of Richard Fahey's pair. Run To My Side also merits a betting check on her first run since wind surgery.

Richard Fahey's SHARON CURLY hails from a family of winners and shaped really well when a fast-finishing debut C&D fifth so gets the vote. Run To My Side should ensure the selection doesn't have things all her own way though if resurgent after breathing surgery, while Last Shamardal is also worthy of consideration in an intriguing maiden.

Sharon Curly was a major eyecatcher on her C&D debut but LAST SHAMARDAL also shaped well and can confirm his superiority.

16:50 Newbury NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/1 +20%) Heron In The Park	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) Heron In The Park 4/1, £280,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Closely related to smart 2m hurdler Glory And Fortune, and half-sister to 2 winners, including bumper winner Dramatic Pause. Won 4-finisher Irish point in December and fetched plenty after. Big-money purchase after clearcut Irish point win; highly respected on rules debut.
1 2nd (1) (1/1 +43%) There Runs Mary	1 1/1(+43%)	(1) There Runs Mary 1/1, €105,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth mare. Sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner She's A Fine Wine out of classy bumper/2¼m hurdle winner. Well backed and looked a good prospect when winning 8-runner bumper at Wincanton a month ago, seeing off Hill In Brazil. Plenty more to cone. Nicely bred; made winning debut at Wincanton; should go well under a penalty.
4 3rd (4) (15/2 -50%) Queens Abbey	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(4) Queens Abbey 15/2, €27,000 3-y-o, £78,000 4-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel mare. Sister to a winner, and half-sister to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/chaser Sporting John and fair hurdler Kala Brandy. Dam unraced. Placed both starts in Irish points and joined successful yard. Beaten a neck in Irish point and has joined bang-in-form stable; has to be considered.
6 4th (6) (22/1 +12%) Tyger Lily	22 22/1(+12%)	(6) Tyger Lily 22/1, Sent off 9/1 when fifth of 8 in bumper at this C&D (soft) on NH debut 73 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Needs to build on that effort to be a factor here. Modest form when fifth here in December, running green; plenty of improvement required.
5 5th (5) (15/2 +0%) Ace Artist	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(5) Ace Artist 15/2, Jack Hobbs filly. Half-sister to dual bumper winners Urban Artist and Our Jester. Dam (b102) bumper winner, also 1¼m-1½m winner who stayed 1¾m on Flat. Likely type on paper. Interesting newcomer from a useful family her trainer knows very well.
3 6th (3) (7/1 -40%) Hill In Brazil	7 7/1(-40%)	(3) Hill In Brazil 7/1, Good start to his career when 1¼ lengths second of 8 to There Runs Mary in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy, 9/2) on NH debut 30 days ago. 4 lb better off with that rival this time so there shouldn't be much between them again. Second to There Runs Mary at Wincanton and meets that rival on 4lb better terms.

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THERE RUNS MARY got the better of Hill In Brazil (second) when the pair met in a Wincanton bumper in January and that form line looks the key to this contest. The former did it cosily on that occasion and, with the promise of more to come, she gets the vote to confirm her superiority despite being 4lb worse off at the weights. Ace Artist is a half-sister to a smart Flat performer and she looks the pick of the remainder.

THERE RUNS MARY and Hill In Brazil dominated a Wincanton bumper a month ago and they may well come to the fore again. The latter is 4 lb better off this time but the former arguably boasts more scope for improvement, so is selected to come out on top again. There are a trio of interesting Rules newcomers in opposition, too, notably Heron In The Park.

Hill In Brazil shaped nicely on debut at Wincanton but despite a pull in the weights may again be vulnerable to THERE RUNS MARY.

16:55 Navan Handicap Chase 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (9/2 -50%) Lilian Bland	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(6) Lilian Bland 9/2, One win from 25 NH runs. 6/1, good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft) 24 days ago, no match for winner. Switches from hurdles to chase. Not taken lightly. Good recent hurdles run augurs well but this stamina test could find her out.
1 2nd (1) (13/2 -44%) Enjoy The Dream	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(1) Enjoy The Dream 13/2, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 10/1, respectable fifth of 9 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21.9f, soft) 49 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Has good chance on form. Grade 2 hurdles winner is 0-5 chasing and stamina concerns on handicap debut.
3 3rd (3) (10/1 -150%) Pebble Bleu	10 10/1(-150%)	(3) Pebble Bleu 10/1, Winner in chase at Punchestown in October. 4/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f, soft) 47 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. 5lb higher than when winning at Punchestown but don't rule out back chasing.
7 4th (7) (9/1 +64%) Gold Haven	9 9/1(+64%)	(7) Gold Haven 9/1, Unreliable type. Below form eighth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.4f, good to soft, 20/1) 173 days ago, never travelling well. Switches from hurdles to chase. Blinkers back on. Absent since September and hard to have too much confidence in from 2lb out of handicap.
4 \|U\| (4) (7/2 +22%) Pipers Boreen	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(4) Pipers Boreen 7/2, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. Sixth of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21f, soft, 7/2) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Trip/ground to suit here and return to form wouldn't surprise in a weak enough race.
2 \|PU\| (2) (4/1 +33%) Deons Diamond	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Deons Diamond 4/1, Promising type. 28/1, seventeenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (18f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Open to progress back in this sphere. Remains unexposed over fences on just third attempt and yard couldn't be in better form.
5 \|PU\| (5) (7/2 +13%) Tankardstown Diva	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(5) Tankardstown Diva 7/2, Fair winner at 22f over hurdles. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Punchestown (22f, soft, 14/1) 26 days ago. Respected. Ran well in better-class Punchestown handicap latest; should go well.

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ENJOY THE DREAM gets the vote off an attractive looking mark on her handicap debut. The Grade 2-winning hurdler didn't appear to see out the trip at Fairyhouse last time and drops back almost two furlongs now. She had run well over shorter at Limerick previously when chasing home Release The Beast and looks capable of landing a race of this standard against her own sex. Lilian Bland has run well on her last couple of outings and looks like an obvious danger off a low weight. Tankardstown Diva was a solid fourth on her last outing and is another who comes into the mix.

DEONS DIAMOND wasn't up to the better company at Leopardstown last time but she remains open to potential back in this sphere and back down in class. Enjoy The Dream is potentially on a fair opening mark so is next best ahead of Tankardstown Diva.

Fourth in a better-class mares' handicap at Punchestown TANKARDSTOWN DIVA could be the one to be on now

17:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/1 +17%) Rogue Tornado	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Rogue Tornado 5/1, 11/4, broke blood vessel when pulled up in novice hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) 33 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat, creditable on last Flat outing. Pulled up over hurdles latest but third to Dance Time over 2m here before that.
8 2nd (8) (5/1 +0%) Dance Time	5 5/1(+0%)	(8) Dance Time 5/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (2/1) at this course (16.5f) 46 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Can make presence felt. 2m course win in December and fair third back here (2m again) since; respected.
5 3rd (5) (9/2 +44%) Swinging London	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(5) Swinging London 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 4/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (12.1f) 8 days ago, slowly away. Can continue in form. Dual C&D winner this winter; respected back at 1m6f after finding 1m4f too sharp latest.
7 4th (7) (15/2 -36%) Fast Fred	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(7) Fast Fred 15/2, Course winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in November. Creditable second of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 14 days ago. Can go well again. Second leg of autumn hat-trick came over 1m4f here; in form since but stamina not assured.
9 5th (9) (50/1 -127%) Fashionelle	50 50/1(-127%)	(9) Fashionelle 50/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. Eighth of 12 in novice (33/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago, needing stiffer test. Cheekpieces back on for handicap debut in this sphere. Novice win came over 9.4f but 2m4f hurdle success provides hope she can stay 1m6f on Flat.
3 6th (3) (11/4 +45%) Hebridean Nomad	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(3) Hebridean Nomad 11/4, Lightly-raced winner. 4/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (12.1f) 30 days ago, albeit well positioned. Stuck on for third behind subsequent winners over 1m4f here latest; 1m6f should suit.
1 7th (1) (13/2 -117%) Cinnodin	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(1) Cinnodin 13/2, C&D winner who should be sharper for his recent run at Lingfield and this represents a drop in grade. Blinkers back on. Didn't show much on reappearance but this former C&D winner is back on a good mark.
6 8th (6) (33/1 -106%) See The Green	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) See The Green 33/1, 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (12.1f) 8 days ago, having run of race. Must improve. Flat/hurdle winner but 8l fifth back on the Flat here (1m4f) last week.
4 9th (4) (14/1 -65%) Moel Arthur	14 14/1(-65%)	(4) Moel Arthur 14/1, Latest win at Lingfield in January. Not in same form when fourth of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 27 days ago, albeit stuck on unfavoured inside. Won over 2m at Lingfield in January but not in the same form when fourth there since.

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HEBRIDEAN NOMAD has been knocking on the door in recent starts and the four-year-old makes plenty of appeal dropping in grade. Although the son of Ulysses isn't certain to stay the extra two furlongs, previous efforts suggest that he could improve for it. The biggest threat may emerge from Rogue Tornado, who is reverting to the all-weather after an unsuccessful attempt over hurdles at Plumpton. C&D winner Cinnodin shouldn't be underestimated either.

Top weight CINNODIN should be all the sharper for his recent run and can make the most of the drop in grade. Dance Time, Fast Fred and Swinging London are a trio of potential threats in a competitive-looking affair.

Andrew Balding colt HEBRIDEAN NOMAD has had his latest 1m4f course third boosted and shapes as if 1m6f will suit him.

17:07 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (13/2 +46%) Cavern Club	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(5) Cavern Club 13/2, A fairly useful Flat winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Cartmel (17f) in July. Advanced his form in cheekpieces when length second of 15 to Wreckless Eric in 2m Cheltenham handicap in November before proving too free back there a month later. This is easier. Downgraded from last time and his Cheltenham second in November reads well.
2 2nd (2) (10/1 +9%) Bluegrass	10 10/1(+9%)	(2) Bluegrass 10/1, Good-quality Flat performer in his use and put reappearance to good use when successful at Fakenham in first-time cheekpieces in November. Followed up at Huntingdon a month later but beaten before stamina for 20f came into question on New Year's Day. Given a break and back down in trip. Easy Huntingdon win looks good on paper and just wasn't himself at Fakenham last time.
10 3rd (10) (6/1 +0%) My Noble Lord	6 6/1(+0%)	(10) My Noble Lord 6/1, Four-time Flat winner for Michael Bell in 2024. Made successful start over hurdles for this yard in a juvenile race at Chepstow in October. Seemingly out of his depth in graded company next twice and down in class switched to a handicap, he was a heavily-backed third at Musselburgh. Cheekpieces on. Four Flat wins; has won a hurdle and latest third on handicap debut was over further.
6 4th (6) (11/8 +50%) Norn Iron	1.375 11/8(+50%)	(6) Norn Iron 11/8, Showed promise in 2022/23 season for Oliver Sherwood and promising start for new yard with a brace of runner-up efforts this season, latterly on handicap debut at Newbury last month. Winner that day successful since and he looks well weighted. Up 7lb for his Newbury defeat but the winner has since followed up with ease.
8 5th (8) (10/1 +9%) Mr Mackay	10 10/1(+9%)	(8) Mr Mackay 10/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler who failed to build on promising start over fences, jumped poorly in first-time cheekpieces when second at Southwell in October. Headgear off and just a respectable fifth returned to timber 4 weeks ago. In form over fences before suffering an overreach on his recent return to hurdling.
9 6th (9) (20/1 +20%) Saligo Bay	20 20/1(+20%)	(9) Saligo Bay 20/1, Runner-up final start for Gary & Joshua Moore at Plumpton in October and bettered previous efforts for this yard when finishing third of 9 in 16.8f Sedgefield handicap (heavy) in January. Didn't seem to relish step up to 19.3f at Catterick latest. Capable under both codes but will need to run better than at Catterick last time.
4 7th (4) (16/1 -146%) Land Of Moon	16 16/1(-146%)	(4) Land Of Moon 16/1, Career best when winning 13-runner novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft, 5/2) 75 days ago, readily making all. Opening mark demands further progress but he's unexposed. Heads into handicaps on the back of a comfortable maiden win at Southwell.
7 8th (7) (6/1 +33%) Kingston James	6 6/1(+33%)	(7) Kingston James 6/1, Made a successful start under Rules in an Ayr bumper and struck at first time of asking over hurdles at Hexham (16.2f, good) in October. Couple of lesser efforts followed but he was back on his game when second of 9 in a first-time hood at Wetherby in December. Mark looks workable. Improved second in the hood last time; now into handicaps and open to further improvement.
3 9th (3) (33/1 -106%) Give Me A Boom	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Give Me A Boom 33/1, Showed improved form back hurdling when winning 14-runner maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) in December driven out. Jumping remains an issue with him and he failed badly to back that effort up at Sandown a month later. His maiden win had substance; finished tired in a military amateur race at Sandown latest.
11 10th (11) (28/1 -155%) Denzil	28 28/1(-155%)	(11) Denzil 28/1, Landed weak 3-runner race at Stratford on debut in October. Disappointed pitched into the listed Wensleydale Juvenile Hurdle at Wetherby but back on track eased in class with a brace of runner-up efforts. Handicap debut for top yard. Can race keenly but he's an interesting handicap debutant with his age allowance.

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NORN IRON ran a career-best when filling the runner-up spot at Newbury last time and he has been put up 7lb for that display. With the likelihood of more to come on only his second handicap start, he could be the one to beat. Kingston James finished second when sporting a first-time hood at Wetherby in December and is an interesting contender on his handicap bow. Of the remainder, Cavern Club makes the most appeal.

NORN IRON took another step forward when runner-up to a next-time-out winner on last month's handicap debut at Newbury and on that evidence, his mark is an attractive one. There is depth to this contest, though, with Kingston James and My Noble Lord also of serious interest.

This is competitive. The 4yo MY NOBLE LORD appeared to perform below expectations on his handicap debut and he's given another chance.

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (11/1 -57%) Jujubella	11 11/1(-57%)	(7) Jujubella 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Not disgraced when ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (12.4f, 10/3) 14 days ago. Possibilities. Won twice here in January; too free last time; not discounted if she settles.
2 2nd (2) (5/2 0%) Asgard's Captain	2.5 5/2(0%)	(2) Asgard's Captain 5/2, 3-time C&D winner, including in this event a year ago. Posted a good fourth of 7 in handicap here 21 days ago and expected to be bang there off the same mark. 2024 winner; arrives in form, albeit with no obvious excuses for C&D fourth last time.
5 3rd (5) (11/4 +54%) Midnight Lion	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(5) Midnight Lion 11/4, 4-time C&D winner. 6/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 21 days ago, no match for winner. Can give another good account. Won first three races for this yard; may need personal best to get back on winning trail.
6 4th (6) (13/2 -8%) Without Compromise	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(6) Without Compromise 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, good sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 21 days ago, nearest finish. Not ruled out. Well-related and lightly raced son of Frankel; met trouble last time; remains unexposed.
1 5th (1) (9/2 +44%) Beraz	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(1) Beraz 9/2, Arrives in decent nick without winning, fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) in December. Since had a wind op so one to consider. Well handicapped on best form from 2023 but placed only once from five outings in 2024.
4 6th (4) (7/2 -17%) Yokohama	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(4) Yokohama 7/2, Course winner. Solid third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 21 days ago, needing stronger gallop. In the picture. Last three runs have all been creditable, including over C&D; should be thereabouts.
3 7th (3) (15/2 +6%) Mighty Nebula	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(3) Mighty Nebula 15/2, Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. 14/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D 43 days ago so needs to bounce back. Only seventh (three places behind Midnight Lion) over C&D last time; bit to prove.

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ASGARD'S CAPTAIN won this race off a mark of 73 last year and has prospered nicely ever since. A current rating of 84 obviously demands more of the five-year-old but his proven willingness is a key asset that lends itself well to the demands of the stiff finish at this venue. Fellow C&D winer Midnight Lion has also been in good heart and appeals as the biggest danger off a workable mark. Yokohama is another with track and trip experience to consider.

Lots with chances but ASGARD'S CAPTAIN goes really well round here and arrives in good nick so is taken to repeat his victory in this event 12 months ago. Course-winner Yokohama heads the list of dangers, with Juubella and Midnight Lion also firmly in the picture.

Antony Brittain's WITHOUT COMPROMISE (nap) is selected to make amends for last month's handicap debut in which he ran into trouble.

17:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 11f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (2/1 +33%) Charmaine	2 2/1(+33%)	(2) Charmaine 2/1, Winner at Kempton in September. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 8/1) 42 days ago, left poorly placed. Remains of interest. Came up short in valuable race at Lingfield but this is less competitive; still unexposed.
3 2nd (3) (10/3 -21%) Therapist	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(3) Therapist 10/3, 20/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 42 days ago, needing stiffer test. Makes tapeta debut. Not taken lightly back up in trip. Just 1-13 on the Flat but she's consistent and in the mix once more.
1 3rd (1) (6/1 +40%) Alpine Oasis	6 6/1(+40%)	(1) Alpine Oasis 6/1, Course winner. Two wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win here in December. Eighth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago. Improved form when making all here in December, but twice disappointing since.
6 4th (6) (50/1 -25%) Nowhere	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Nowhere 50/1, Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Hughie Morrison when last of 9 in handicap (40/1) at this course (12.1f) 30 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Has work to do. Folded tamely to finish last of nine on stable debut and needs a transformation.
4 5th (4) (9/2 +31%) Caramay	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(4) Caramay 9/2, C&D winner. Six wins from 23 Flat runs. Four wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win here in January. Fourth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 12 days ago. Player back down in class. Five wins in last six months but mark has risen and others are preferred for win purposes.
5 6th (5) (9/1 -64%) Kinetic	9 9/1(-64%)	(5) Kinetic 9/1, Course winner. Four wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win at Kempton in February. 4/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (12.1f) 8 days ago. In the mix. Prominent racer who goes well on this course, third last time; should be thereabouts.
7 7th (7) (9/2 -13%) Sid's Annie	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(7) Sid's Annie 9/2, Unreliable individual. Course winner. Very good second of 7 to Kinetic in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (11f) 24 days ago, slowly away (first past the post but subsequently disqualified). Disqualified for causing trouble at Kempton latest; up 2lb but should remain competitive.

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THERAPIST found herself with too much to do when finishing fourth in a class 2 event over 1m2f at Lingfield 42 days ago. This extra furlong looks perfect for the daughter of Le Havre and she looks more than capable of scoring in class 4 company. Sid's Annie was demoted to second after causing interference to the reopposing Kinetic at Kempton last month, but the former is seen as the biggest danger.

CHARMAINE was given too much to do at Lingfield and is worth the chance to confirm the promise of her previous run. This does look competitive, though, with Caramay heading the dangers back down in class.

The lightly raced CHARMAINE (nap) makes the most appeal. She's well bred and promises to be suited by today's longer distance.

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (13/8 +41%) King's Crown	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(1) King's Crown 13/8, Ended long losing run at Southwell (6.1f) in January and remained in good form since, second of 7 in handicap at this course (6f, 9/1) 9 days ago, needing stronger gallop. One to consider back at the minimum trip. 6f Southwell win in January; also placed over 6f here lately but shorter trip now.
4 2nd (4) (7/4 +47%) Three Beauz	1.75 7/4(+47%)	(4) Three Beauz 7/4, One win (over C&D) from 23 Flat runs. Creditable third of 6 in handicap (10/3) at this C&D 21 days ago, having run of race and no extra only late on. Respected as an in-form sort. Sole win came over C&D and two good runs last month; on the premises again.
6 3rd (6) (9/1 -20%) Stroxx	9 9/1(-20%)	(6) Stroxx 9/1, Confirmed the promise of his previous run when recording just his second career success over C&D in January, making all and keeping on well. Lesser display when last of 5 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 23 days ago and overall strike rate tempers enthusiasm. C&D winner in January; also third here next time but below par latest.
5 4th (5) (10/3 +33%) Dash Gordon	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(5) Dash Gordon 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. 9/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable third of 7 in handicap back at latter-named venue (5f) 14 days ago. Not the most straightforward but holding form well and he's another holding claims. In good form but doesn't look entirely straightforward, hanging left again last time.
3 5th (3) (80/1 -100%) Posh Maisie	80 80/1(-100%)	(3) Posh Maisie 80/1, Maiden who failed to progress for Johnny Murtagh and well-beaten both starts for new yard last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) on the back of wind surgery in November. Hard to fancy. Tailed off on both runs for this yard; hard to fancy.

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Not beaten far the last twice over C&D when going from the front, THREE BEAUZ remains on a workable mark of 55 and this looks like as good an opportunity as any to regain the winning thread. King's Crown may be suited by dropping back in trip, having been placed on his last two starts over 6f here, while Dash Gordon has been a highly consistent sort since joining the Mick Appleby yard.

Having ended a losing run at Southwell in January, KING'S CROWN has remained in form since, a stronger gallop likely to have seen him in a better light when runner-up over 6f here 9 days ago. He shades the vote over Oriental Prince who is best not judged too harshly on his run over C&D on Thursday. Three Beauz can also feature.

If DASH GORDON applies himself fully he should find this a good opportunity, perhaps at the chief expense of Three Beauz.

18:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 4) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (12/1 -20%) Prepare To Strike	12 12/1(-20%)	(11) Prepare To Strike 12/1, Kingman gelding. Dam 2-y-o 7f/1m winner, won May Hill Stakes and runner-up in Fillies' Mile. In good hands and out of a 1m Group 2 winner in these silks.
7 (7) (200/1 -60%) Lights Go Down	200 200/1(-60%)	(7) Lights Go Down 200/1, Postponed gelding. Dam unraced sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner (stayed 1¾m) Havana Cooler. Gelded son of Postponed who is probably best watched on debut.
9 1st (9) (2/1 +78%) Michael Scofield	2 2/1(+78%)	(9) Michael Scofield 2/1, $60,000 yearling, 3,400 gns 3-y-o, Tiz The Law gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, notably very smart US winner up to 7f Kimari. Dam US 5.5f-8.5f winner, including Grade 3 7f event. Half-brother to a US Grade 1 dirt winner and stable 3-10 on AW in Britain.
10 2nd (10) (12/1 -60%) Motawaared	12 12/1(-60%)	(10) Motawaared 12/1, Mohaather gelding who cost 75,000gns as a yearling. Fourth of 5 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 15/2) on debut 26 days ago, having run of race. Sets the standard but could be vulnerable. Led long way when fair fourth of five on 9.4f Wolverhamapton debut; down in trip.
2 3rd (2) (16/1 -100%) Bouquet De Paris	16 16/1(-100%)	(2) Bouquet De Paris 16/1, Le Havre gelding. Half-brother to smart 6f winner Light Refrain and 7f winner Distant Light. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Interesting newcomer. Useful pedigree and needs monitoring in the betting on debut.
6 4th (6) (8/1 +0%) Ledanis	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Ledanis 8/1, 325,000 gns yearling, Gleneagles gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including 11f-12.5f winner Lednikov. Dam, German 7f/1m winner, half-sister to Preis der Diana winner Penelopa. 7/2, third of 9 in maiden at Kempton (8f) on debut 31 days ago, very green. Open to significant improvement. Bumped into a smart one when third on 1m debut and looks sure-fire improver for top yard.
3 5th (3) (33/1 +50%) Dancing Tiger	33 33/1(+50%)	(3) Dancing Tiger 33/1, Starspangledbanner colt. Half-brother to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Dancing Tango and 1¼m-1½m winner Dancing Approach. Dam twice-raced half-sister to winner up to 1m Ho Choi and winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1¾m) Drumfire (both smart). Cheekpieces on debut but has some useful sorts in his pedigree.
8 6th (8) (2/1 +56%) Man Of La Mancha	2 2/1(+56%)	(8) Man Of La Mancha 2/1, Lope De Vega colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful 9f winner Mondego. Fifth of 13 in novice (18/1) at Kempton (8f) on debut 87 days ago, not knocked about. Should improve. Promising late headway into fifth on his 1m Kempton debut; sure to progress.
5 7th (5) (15/2 -7%) Island Hero	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(5) Island Hero 15/2, Twice-raced maiden. Better effort when second of 7 in novice (17/2) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 32 days ago, having run of race but clear of rest. Should be in the mix. Fair form in two Wolverhampton runs, finishing second latterly; thereabouts.
4 8th (4) (200/1 -33%) Dancing With Drums	200 200/1(-33%)	(4) Dancing With Drums 200/1, €42,000 foal, 2,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, notably smart 5f/5.5f winner El Astronaute. Dam maiden (seemed to stay 1m). Half-brother to a couple of smart sorts but changed hands for only 2,000gns in October.

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Zeus Olympios justified short odds on his debut over 7f at Kempton and has to be respected. However, he might find it tough to give 7lb and a beating to ISLAND HERO. The three-year-old only found the exciting prospect Treasure Fleet too good at Wolverhampton last time and if he can take a step forward, then he could be the one. Any market confidence behind Bouquet De Paris would be interesting.

ZEUS OLYMPIOS landed the odds with something to spare at Kempton on debut so may prove up to defying a penalty with improvement on the cards. Ralph Beckett's pair Man of La Mancha and Ledanis both offered plenty to work on starting out so head the dangers in an open-looking novice.

The fact ZEUS OLYMPIOS was backed off the boards on his Kempton debut suggests he has a good reputation and he's taken to follow up.

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (12/1 0%) Martin's Brig	12 12/1(0%)	(8) Martin's Brig 12/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 9 days ago. Should give another good account from the front. Dual C&D winner last year; running respectably of late and could make the frame again.
6 2nd (6) (9/1 -38%) Pop Favorite	9 9/1(-38%)	(6) Pop Favorite 9/1, 6-time C&D winner who bettered previous efforts this year when second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, running on. Questionable as to whether she'll be in the same form here, though. Multiple C&D winner; neck second here nine days ago; another who should be on the premises.
7 3rd (7) (25/1 -25%) Top Gun Tina	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Top Gun Tina 25/1, 12/1, 5 lengths eighth of 10 to Jems Bond in minor event at this C&D 15 days ago, not ideally placed. Likely to find a few too good again. 14-race maiden who had no obvious excuses behind Jems Bond here last time.
3 4th (3) (13/2 -18%) Annalee Lass	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(3) Annalee Lass 13/2, C&D winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner minor event (5/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 21 days ago, just holding on. This looks a little tougher but claims with a repeat returned to handicap company. Latest win came at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; unlikely to be far away.
2 5th (2) (7/2 -17%) Calcutta Dream	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(2) Calcutta Dream 7/2, Course winner who confirmed promise of last run when resuming winning ways in 8-runner minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 43 days ago, leading final 1f and keeping on. Remains on a handy mark back in handicap company and he's one to consider. First win at 1m when scoring at Southwell in January; leading contender again.
1 6th (1) (15/8 +25%) Conquest Of Power	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(1) Conquest Of Power 15/8, Versatile sort who is thriving on his racing, resuming winning ways in a change of headgear at Lingfield (1m) prior to following up in 7-runner handicap at this course (6f) 9 days ago, well positioned. Lead player in hat-trick bid back up in trip. Scored over 1m at Lingfield and followed up over 6f here; thriving; impossible to discount.
4 7th (4) (10/1 +9%) Wheres The Crumpet	10 10/1(+9%)	(4) Wheres The Crumpet 10/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win here in October. 6 lengths eighth of 11 to Just Typical in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 9 days ago, off bridle before most and beaten over 1f out. May be sharper here given that was her first start for 10 weeks. Both AW wins have been here but her last three runs have been some way below par.
5 8th (5) (8/1 -60%) Jems Bond	8 8/1(-60%)	(5) Jems Bond 8/1, 6-time course winner who deservedly ended long losing run in 10-runner minor event at this C&D (4/1) 15 days ago, well positioned. Merits consideration again in present groove. Gained reward for consistency when scoring over C&D two weeks ago; in the mix again.

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Showing his versatility in recent starts with wins over this distance and 6f here most recently, CONQUEST OF POWER continues to go from strength to strength and a 3lb rise for his most recent success could prove lenient. A determined winner over C&D last time out, for which he has been raised only 1lb, Jems Bond is capable of being in the shake-up, as well as fellow last-time-out winners Annalee Lass and Calcutta Dream.

CALCUTTA DREAM confirmed the promise of his previous run when resuming winning ways at Southwell 6 weeks ago and, operating from a handy mark back in handicap company, he looks to hold sound follow-up claims. Versatile 5-y-o Conquest of Power arrives in rude health himself and is another high on the shortlist in his hat-trick bid. Jems Bond and Annalee Lass are others in the mix.

The 7yo CALCUTTA DREAM has seemed suited by a drop back in distance lately and can follow up January's win at Southwell.

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (9/4 +10%) King Of York	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(1) King Of York 9/4, Back to form when landing a third C&D success 8 days ago. Did it readily and should be very competitive off 6 lb higher if showing up in similar form. Bounced back in second-time blinkers last week to record a third C&D win; respected.
9 1st (9) (8/1 -7%) Fistral Beach	8 8/1(-7%)	(9) Fistral Beach 8/1, Respectable fourth of 12 in classified event at this course (1m, 10/1) 8 days ago. Also placed in C&D handicaps in January. Fighting chance on best form but losses are mounting (0-14).
7 2nd (7) (11/2 -10%) Bold Suitor	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(7) Bold Suitor 11/2, Latest win at Chelmsford (1m) in September. Placed 3 times there later in the autumn and player if fully primed for this after 135 days off. Lacks recent match practice and drops back in trip; not the percentage call.
6 3rd (6) (6/1 +8%) Match Anthem	6 6/1(+8%)	(6) Match Anthem 6/1, Ended 2024 with back to back 7f wins at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton. 5/2, creditable neck second of 10 to reopposing Evoluir in classified event at Wolverhampton (7f) 19 days ago. Successful in last two handicap attempts; consistent at classified level since; solid.
4 4th (4) (6/1 +14%) Bossy Parker	6 6/1(+14%)	(4) Bossy Parker 6/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. 7/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 18 days ago, nearest finish. Respected back at 7f. Possibilities off 7lb below last winning mark returned to his optimum trip.
3 5th (3) (11/2 +45%) Ravensbourne	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(3) Ravensbourne 11/2, Winner at Chelmsford (7f) in January but ran poorly when last of 6 at Newcastle (1m) since. Bounce back needed. Off the mark at Chelmsford on most recent 7f attempt; can't be dismissed.
5 6th (5) (17/2 -143%) Evoluir	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(5) Evoluir 17/2, Course winner. Career best when winning 10-runner classified event at Wolverhampton (7f, 12/1) 19 days ago by neck from Match Anthem. Considered back in handicap. Held on by a neck from Match Anthem in Wolverhampton classified race last month.
8 7th (8) (66/1 -65%) Max Stripes	66 66/1(-65%)	(8) Max Stripes 66/1, Maiden. 66/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Redcar (1m, soft) in November. Off 116 days. Makes tapeta debut. Others are more obvious. AW debutant who doesn't look particularly solid on his turf form.
2 8th (2) (40/1 -21%) Exceed Now	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Exceed Now 40/1, Modest form. No impact in handicaps since joining Mark Walford, although he was badly hampered on recent reappearance. Wears a first-time tongue strap here. Six-race maiden who has unconvincing handicap form; tongue-tie applied.
10 9th (10) (33/1 0%) Parson's Meadow	33 33/1(0%)	(10) Parson's Meadow 33/1, Poor maiden. 33/1 and cheekpieces on first time, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 28 days ago. Inconsistent maiden; others are more persuasive.

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MATCH ANTHEM finished a neck behind Evoluir when second in a classified stakes off levels at Wolverhampton last time, but could reverse that form back in handicap company to record his third career success. Evoluir is likely to prove the main threat and has a previous course victory to aid his cause. King Of York struck in ready fashion over C&D on his latest outing and holds an obvious chance off 6lb higher.

If KING OF YORK is in the same form as when successful here last week he might be able to defy the handicapper. The return to 7f looks ideal for Bossy Parker who is second choice ahead of last month's Wolverhampton classified winner Evoluir.

Off an attractive mark returned to his ideal distance, BOSSY PARKER gets the vote. King Of York is second choice.

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (6/1 +57%) Bobby Joe Leg	6 6/1(+57%)	(3) Bobby Joe Leg 6/1, 7-time C&D winner but he arrivese below par, fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 9 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 14-time winner but last success was 13 months ago and he's been well held here last twice.
1 2nd (1) (5/4 +64%) Tomorrow Day	1.25 5/4(+64%)	(1) Tomorrow Day 5/4, 5-time course winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in January. 4/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 2 days ago. Shortlist material. Five course wins (6f/7f) since September and was close fourth here on Thursday; respected.
4 3rd (4) (25/1 -25%) Broken Spear	25 25/1(-25%)	(4) Broken Spear 25/1, Unreliable type. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Redcar (7f, soft). Off 116 days. Others more persuasive. Last win was in May 2023 and he was out of sorts in his final three runs last year.
7 4th (7) (11/1 -22%) Made All	11 11/1(-22%)	(7) Made All 11/1, Still a maiden and he recorded a respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 8 days ago. Shortlisted. Regressive 12-race maiden who has finished down the field in both runs after wind surgery.
8 5th (8) (10/1 -43%) Yorkstone	10 10/1(-43%)	(8) Yorkstone 10/1, Comes here below par, sixth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Southwell (7.1f) 8 days ago, though he raced closer to strong pace than ideal. Others are still preferred. Well treated on old form but he's struggled since returning from a break in October.
2 6th (2) (15/2 0%) Saisons D'or	7.5 15/2(0%)	(2) Saisons D'or 15/2, 3-time C&D winner. Respectable third of 15 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good, 12/1). Off 157 days. Can give another good account. Generally reliable veteran who has won three times over C&D; respected on his return.
6 7th (6) (5/1 -186%) Lumenbourg	5 5/1(-186%)	(6) Lumenbourg 5/1, Still quite lightly raced and resumed his progress with success in 10-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 5/1) 15 days ago. Merits serious consideration despite a 2 lb weights rise. Hit personal best with his brave win at Southwell and is only 2lb higher; key player.

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LUMENBOURG pulled a couple of lengths clear with the runner-up when on target at Southwell last time out and Julie Camacho's charge should go very close again, from just 2lb higher. Bobby Joe Leg hasn't been discredited in recent starts and he shouldn't be far away from what looks a handy draw, while fellow veteran Saisons D'Or is another that could have a say.

LUMENBOURG showed a good attitude when going in at Southwell last time and can defy a 2 lb weight rise with relatively few miles still on the clock. Multiple course scorer Tomorrow Day rates the main danger, with Saisons d'Or and Made All appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Preference is for LUMENBOURG, who hit a personal best with his brave win at Southwell two weeks ago and is only 2lb higher.

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/4 +85%) Golden Goose	1.25 5/4(+85%)	(3) Golden Goose 5/4, Modest form on turf in Ireland, including well held in 2 handicaps last summer. Off 7 months but Rossa Ryan has been booked for this AW debut and worth keeping an eye on in the betting. Little so far but well connected and has several AW winners in immediate family.
6 2nd (6) (6/1 0%) Sam's Hope	6 6/1(0%)	(6) Sam's Hope 6/1, 8/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 33 days ago, headway when not clear run over 1f out. Has had wind surgery since. Now 5 lb below the mark she defied at Kempton last March. Might be worth chancing. Won over 7f on AW last March; low key for this yard; down weights; had second wind surgery.
5 3rd (5) (4/1 +33%) Mickey Mongoose	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Mickey Mongoose 4/1, Course winner over 1m last month and creditable fourth of 9 over C&D (2/1) 8 days ago. Respected. Both AW wins over 1m here; having first C&D run when well held latest; needs more.
8 4th (8) (6/1 0%) Lion's Dream	6 6/1(0%)	(8) Lion's Dream 6/1, Visored first time, respectable third of 10 in C&D handicap 8 days ago, doing too much too soon. Capable of making an impact off this mark. Sole win on 3yo debut; close 4th over C&D last month; better than subsequent defeat.
7 5th (7) (11/1 +45%) Grecian God	11 11/1(+45%)	(7) Grecian God 11/1, 7f win at Wolverhampton last summer but largely struggled later in 2024. Off the mark over 7f in August; things not always gone to plan since; 5lb lower than win.
10 6th (10) (20/1 -82%) Copper Mountain	20 20/1(-82%)	(10) Copper Mountain 20/1, Course winner. 22/1, respectable fifth of 10 in C&D handicap 15 days ago. Not discounted but a slightly longer trip is ideal for him. Both Southwell wins at 1m and it's a long time since she's shone over 7f.
1 7th (1) (7/1 -211%) Ignac Lamar	7 7/1(-211%)	(1) Ignac Lamar 7/1, Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner C&D handicap 15 days ago, driven out. Only nudged up 1 lb so ought to remain very competitive. Made it 3-4 in course handicaps when C&D winner last month; very likely to go well again.
9 8th (9) (12/1 +25%) My Boy Jack	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) My Boy Jack 12/1, Three wins from 62 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2024. 15/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago. Others more persuasive. All 3 wins at Wolverhampton but rarely far away on this track in the last 2 years.

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IGNAC LAMAR showed a likeable attitude when coming from last to first to score snugly over C&D last month and he looks to have gotten away lightly with just a 1lb rise. Lion's Dream was too keen for his own good when third over this track and trip last time out and, provided he settles better this time around, appears well capable of making his presence felt. Mickey Mongoose was in winning form here on his penultimate start and he could go well off a 5lb higher mark.

SAM'S HOPE was better than the result at Wolverhampton last time and is well handicapped if recent wind surgery has had a positive effect. Recent C&D scorer Ignac Lamar is feared most ahead of Lion's Dream and Mickey Mongoose.

Lion's Dream is respected but IGNAC LAMAR has a fine strike-rate in course handicaps and can follow up his recent win here.

19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (85/40 +36%) Hartswood	2.125 85/40(+36%)	(2) Hartswood 85/40, Back to form when winning at this C&D in January and ran at least as well when second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 15 days ago. Remains on a handy mark so he could be thereabouts once again. Won over C&D last month before his second in a Class 5 at Southwell; in the mix again.
6 2nd (6) (7/2 +22%) Volenti	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(6) Volenti 7/2, Four-time C&D winner, with latest success in January. Needed stronger gallop when fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 4/1) 15 days ago and he enters calculations back down in trip. Held over 1m2f latest but he's won four times over C&D since October; respected back at 1m.
7 3rd (7) (33/1 -32%) Thats My Boy Luke	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Thats My Boy Luke 33/1, Remains a maiden and below form after 9 weeks off when ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 25/1) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces now reached for as he drops back down in trip. Eight-race maiden who was in rear here last time; headgear is now added back in trip.
3 4th (3) (6/1 +25%) Eden Storm	6 6/1(+25%)	(3) Eden Storm 6/1, Showed more than previously for current yard when fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 80/1) 42 days ago, despite having been left poorly placed. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Unexposed at this trip and was an eyecatcher off reduced mark at Wolverhampton; dangerous.
4 5th (4) (9/1 -80%) Cusack	9 9/1(-80%)	(4) Cusack 9/1, Seven-time course winner, with latest success over C&D in January. Quickly left behind a lesser effort when second of 6 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 9/2) 9 days ago and he can give another good account. Course specialist who won over C&D last month and was second over 1m2f latest; respected.
1 6th (1) (7/2 -56%) Paris Lights	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(1) Paris Lights 7/2, Capitalised on a career-low mark when scoring at this C&D in December and good effort when ½-length second of 9 to Volenti in handicap here (13/2) 29 days ago. Remains well treated on old form and he's a major player. Can miss the break but he won over C&D in December and was second here latest; key player.
5 7th (5) (4/1 +33%) L'ennemi	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) L'ennemi 4/1, In first-time cheekpieces, made more impact than previously in handicaps when length second of 12 to Hartswood at this C&D (28/1) 39 days ago, having run of race. Needs to find more again. Back on track with second behind Hartswood over C&D last time; could make a bold bid.

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HARTSWOOD defeated L'Ennemi (second) over C&D before finding one too strong in an apprentice handicap at Southwell next time, but with Oisin Orr back aboard, returned to this track and trip, he can go one place better. Paris Lights (second) finished half a length behind Volenti (winner) last time out, but he's entitled to close that gap on 2lb better terms.

PARIS LIGHTS has run well over C&D on 2 of his last 3 starts, returning to winning ways in December and bettering that form when second on his latest outing, so he is taken to score again off what remains a workable mark. He can reverse the placings with Volenti from when the pair met 29 days ago, with Hartswood the pick of the remainder.

This looks wide open but it might be worth siding with VOLENTI, who has form figures of 1211631 over C&D since October.

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/1 -125%) Vixey	9 9/1(-125%)	(1) Vixey 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago, nearest finish. Should be in the mix. Record of 1-17 but she went close off this reduced mark over C&D latest; key player.
4 2nd (4) (6/1 +70%) War Memorial	6 6/1(+70%)	(4) War Memorial 6/1, 18/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 37 days ago and he looks set for another struggle. 13-race maiden and has form figures of 79986 on AW for current yard; down the list.
3 3rd (3) (9/1 +25%) Galileo Glass	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) Galileo Glass 9/1, 6/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago. His profile is somewhat up-and-down and others look stronger. Runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f) last month and has claims if he can recapture that form.
5 4th (5) (7/2 -56%) Dash Power	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(5) Dash Power 7/2, One win from 24 Flat runs. First run since leaving Lawrence Mullaney when creditable second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 7/2) 7 days ago, no match for winner. Shortlist material. Has form figures of 722122 this year and he's respected on this drop back in trip.
8 5th (8) (7/2 +42%) Fircombe Hall	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(8) Fircombe Hall 7/2, Three wins from 21 runs last year. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Fourth of 7 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark and he's not discounted. On dangerous mark and he's run respectably at Newcastle in last four runs; in the mix.
6 6th (6) (12/1 -71%) Hawajes	12 12/1(-71%)	(6) Hawajes 12/1, C&D winner in January. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 15 days ago, very slowly away and didn't take much of an interest thereafter. Opposable. Won over C&D last month but he was beaten 18l here last time; risks attached.
2 7th (2) (7/2 +13%) Pembrokeshire	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(2) Pembrokeshire 7/2, First run since leaving Iain Jardine when below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 17 days ago. Can make presence felt. Triple turf winner but he's 0-12 on AW and was beaten 9l over C&D on stable debut.
7 8th (7) (18/1 +45%) Create	18 18/1(+45%)	(7) Create 18/1, Course winner. 25/1, last of 10 in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago and she's hard to warm to on the back of that display. Won at Doncaster last summer but she's lost her way since and has lots to prove.
9 9th (9) (33/1 -65%) Sea The Buckthorn	33 33/1(-65%)	(9) Sea The Buckthorn 33/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 11/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 33 days ago. Likely to find a few too good once more. Down the field in last two starts and he's now 1-27; others preferred.

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VIXEY caught the eye when staying on into third over track and trip last time out and, in what looks a trappy affair on paper, she gets the tentative nod to go two places better off an unchanged mark. Dash Power arrives on the back of a couple of runner-up efforts and could emerge as the main danger to the selection. Fircombe Hall is also considered.

The most solid proposition is DASH POWER, who continued the good work he's been doing for Lawrence Mullaney since the turn of the year when hitting the crossbar on debut for this yard at Chelmsford last weekend. Pembrokeshire is 0-12 on the all-weather but he's lurking on an attractive mark and, along with Fircombe Hall and Vixey, he's a live each-way candidate.

The vote goes to VIXEY, who went close off a reduced mark over C&D last time and is a big player if she can back that up.

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/4 +69%) Backspin	1.25 5/4(+69%)	(1) Backspin 5/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 6 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW, 4/1) 42 days ago, running on. Needs to raise his game now handicapping but that's by no means impossible. Refused to settle and raced widest at Lingfield latest (7f); 6f could suit; unexposed.
11 2nd (11) (10/1 +38%) Lucius Aurelius	10 10/1(+38%)	(11) Lucius Aurelius 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good third of 11 in nursery at this C&D (4/1). Off 131 days and will need to pull out more if he's to open his account. Best 2yo run came over C&D when last seen in October; gelded since; still has potential.
8 3rd (8) (9/1 +18%) Arabian Cobra	9 9/1(+18%)	(8) Arabian Cobra 9/1, Below form fourth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (6f, 9/2) 37 days ago, never nearer. Could have a part to play if the first-time blinkers have an uplifting effect. Not lived up to market billing in two AW runs this winter; change of headgear today.
6 4th (6) (22/1 -10%) Nad Alshiba Rain	22 22/1(-10%)	(6) Nad Alshiba Rain 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Michael Appleby when creditable third of 11 in novice (18/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago, nearest finish. Looks vulnerable back in a handicap. Promising 3rd on stable debut 11 days ago, finishing fastest; big player back in handicap.
3 5th (3) (12/1 -167%) Massimo Blue	12 12/1(-167%)	(3) Massimo Blue 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. 9/2, career best when winning 7-runner maiden at Kempton (6f) 10 days ago, cosily. Likely to be in the thick of things on this handicap debut, provided that he proves equally effective on this surface. Appeared to take a big step forward last time but suspicion he'll need another career best.
4 6th (4) (9/1 -29%) Alashos	9 9/1(-29%)	(4) Alashos 9/1, 8/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and he needs to find improvement from somewhere. May have needed last month's C&D return; now gets headgear; other pace to deal with here.
7 7th (7) (4/1 +38%) Horus	4 4/1(+38%)	(7) Horus 4/1, Winner at Lingfield in December. 7/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 31 days ago, running on. Place possibilities. Progressive this winter, including over C&D; back down in class today; each-way shout.
5 8th (5) (14/1 +44%) Tarlac	14 14/1(+44%)	(5) Tarlac 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in novice at Thirsk (7f, good, 11/1). Off 6 months ahead of this yard/handicap debut. Others preferred. Sold out of K Ryan's for 11,000gns in October; gelded since latest run; improvement a must.
9 9th (9) (50/1 -669%) Triple Charged	50 50/1(-669%)	(9) Triple Charged 50/1, Respectable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (5/2) 46 days ago. First run for yard after leaving K. R. Burke and he's another who makes some each-way appeal. Promise on AW this winter for K Burke; sold 9,000gns since latest run; not discounted.
2 10th (2) (33/1 -340%) Spiritualism	33 33/1(-340%)	(2) Spiritualism 33/1, Career best when winning 12-runner nursery at Kempton (6f, 28/1). Off 129 days ahead of this tapeta debut/first run for yard after leaving Amy Murphy. 2 lb rise fair and she needs considering. Made all at Kempton when last seen in October (6f); blinkers worn there are now left off.

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Runner-up over 5f here in a contest that has worked out very well since, BACKSPIN since ran with credit when upped in trip at Lingfield in January. The son of Hello Youmzain could now be well treated off a mark of 72 on his handicap debut and he may have too much for Massimo Blue, who got off the mark with a comfortable success at Kempton last time out. The relatively consistent Horus is another to consider.

Stepping back up to 6f in what promises to be a strongly-run race could be an ideal scenario for EARLY RELEASE, who was doing his best work at the finish when third off this mark in a 5f Lingfield handicap recently. Massimo Blue did the job well when opening his account at Kempton and he is greatly respected, while Spiritualism bagged a nursery when last seen in October and she is also shortlisted. Horus is worth a second look, too.

This looks hot for the grade. NAD ALSHIBA RAIN can build on her promising stable debut. Early Release heads a long list of dangers.

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (10/3 +0%) Tantomile	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(6) Tantomile 10/3, 8/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago. Went close on penultimate start at Newcastle and will be a danger to all if performing to a similar level with a first-time hood enlisted here. Near miss at Newcastle before having excuses last time; new hood should help; contender.
8 2nd (8) (10/1 +60%) Doon The Glen	10 10/1(+60%)	(8) Doon The Glen 10/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 16/1, last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago. Likely to come up short once more. 0-22 but has run well over C&D in the past; will probably need a pace collapse to win.
3 3rd (3) (9/1 +25%) Port Hedland	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) Port Hedland 9/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 71 days ago, doing too much too soon. First run for yard after leaving Henry Candy and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Disappointing for H Candy; has ability and new yard may find the key to him; no tongue tie.
7 4th (7) (11/2 -10%) Ustath	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(7) Ustath 11/2, Four-time C&D winner. 15/2, good third of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 11 days ago. Solid each-way chance. Prolific winner down the years; latest 7f third was encouraging; return to 6f a plus.
10 5th (10) (12/1 -71%) Mr Stanley	12 12/1(-71%)	(10) Mr Stanley 12/1, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. Sixth of 9 in minor event (5/1) at this C&D 22 days ago. Others make more appeal for win purposes. Exposed 27-race maiden; has shown some promise but others look safer for the win.
9 6th (9) (18/1 +18%) May Remain	18 18/1(+18%)	(9) May Remain 18/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 20/1, respectable fifth of 9 in minor event at this C&D 22 days ago. Looks up against it. December's fourths bring him into it but he's been quiet at a low level in 2025.
4 7th (4) (16/1 -146%) Chester Le Streak	16 16/1(-146%)	(4) Chester Le Streak 16/1, 7/2, creditable third of 14 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm), first home in group. 18-month absence to overcome on debut for new yard and it's likely that he'll come on for the run. Well handicapped for stable debut; the market can guide back from 543 days off.
2 8th (2) (13/2 +28%) Caesars Pearl	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(2) Caesars Pearl 13/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and she needs to get back on track. Placed over C&D in November but unable to build on it in three runs since.
1 9th (1) (3/1 -9%) Back Tomorrow	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Back Tomorrow 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 4/1, good third of 9 in handicap at that course (6.1f) 12 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly. Three Wolverhampton wins this year; not seen to best effect the last twice; contender.

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BACK TOMORROW returned to form with a promising third over this distance at his beloved Wolverhampton last time out, and this apprentice handicap could be just what is needed to see him land a fourth success this year. Dropping back to 6f looks like a good move for Ustath, having led for most of the way before being worn down over further at Wolverhampton most recently. Mr Stanley and Tantomile cannot be ruled out either.

All things considered, TANTOMILE can be forgiven for her latest defeat at Wolverhampton and she will have every chance if responding favourably to the new headgear. Back Tomorrow has been in fine fettle since the turn of the year and he looks sure to be involved in the finish once again, while Ustath is another with decent credentials.

Back Tomorrow isn't handicapped out of things but the addition of a hood could spark extra from the free-going TANTOMILE.

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