1 Monday 3rd March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Monday 3rd March 2025

There were 30 Races on Monday 3rd March 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Southwell, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 3rd March 2025

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

13:00 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (8/11 +47%) Koktail Divin	0.727273 8/11(+47%)	(6) Koktail Divin 8/11, Fairly useful hurdler. 10/3, third of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 37 days ago, finishing tired. Back up in trip and sets the standard. Dual French winner, went close over C&D in December, leading claims on that run.
2 2nd (2) (7/1 -27%) Champagne Kid	7 7/1(-27%)	(2) Champagne Kid 7/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in bumper at Listowel in September. Very good third of 21 in novice hurdle (4/1) at Punchestown (19.1f, soft) 11 days ago. Bumper winner, placed in two of three hurdles starts, place claims again.
1 3rd (1) (5/1 +0%) Arabian Diamond	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Arabian Diamond 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 4/1, creditable third of 20 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.8f, soft). Off 7 months. Bumper winner, placed at Galway when last seen, steps up in trip, could go well.
7 4th (7) (100/1 -203%) Mashalla Habibi	100 100/1(-203%)	(7) Mashalla Habibi 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22f, soft, 22/1) 49 days ago. Promise without threatening in first two maiden hurdles, will get a mark after this.
3 5th (3) (150/1 -127%) Jazz Forever	150 150/1(-127%)	(3) Jazz Forever 150/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. 12/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 10 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. Dual-purpose, fit from the Flat but didn't shown enough in two previous runs over hurdles.
10 6th (10) (11/1 -22%) Quantum Quest	11 11/1(-22%)	(10) Quantum Quest 11/1, Promising type. Fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 11/4) 46 days ago, left poorly placed. Should improve. Placed in sole start in points, solid efforts first in two maiden hurdles, place claims.
13 7th (13) (11/4 +21%) Zillow	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(13) Zillow 11/4, Fairly useful Flat winner. Promising type. 10/3, third of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, heavy) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Yard in good form. Open to progress. French Flat winner, promise in three maiden hurdles, better ground could suit, claims.
11 8th (11) (80/1 -142%) Reinado	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Reinado 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in bumper at this course (16f, good, 22/1) 67 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. No impact in first two bumpers, in good hands but best watched on hurdles debut.
12 9th (12) (150/1 -50%) Sean Mc	150 150/1(-50%)	(12) Sean Mc 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, nineteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 28 days ago. Up in trip. Beaten similar distances in bumpers at Cork and Punchestown, may need more time.
4 10th (4) (125/1 -213%) Je Suis Le Bonheur	125 125/1(-213%)	(4) Je Suis Le Bonheur 125/1, Karaktar gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/smart chaser Avenir d'Une Vie. Dam 11f winner. Probably best watched on debut. Karaktar gelding, half-brother to useful Avenir D'Une Vie, check the market.
8 11th (8) (200/1 -33%) My Boy Christy	200 200/1(-33%)	(8) My Boy Christy 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, sixteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.5f, good to soft) on NH debut 77 days ago. 100-1 and well-beaten on debut at Naas, hard to make a case for after that.
9 \|PU\| (9) (125/1 -89%) My Lyka	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) My Lyka 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 10 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft, 12/1) 94 days ago. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins. Talented on the Flat in 2022-23, lost form after promise on Irish debut, new yard, watch.

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Dual French bumper winner KOKTAIL DIVIN has shown nice ability in two Irish hurdle runs and contests a lesser maiden than when finishing third in January. While beaten 24 lengths at Fairyhouse, that was a fast-run race and he was beaten by high-class types, but now faces a lesser task reverting to 2m4f. Similarly, Zillow has been beaten by Kopek Des Bordes and Kawaboomga during Christmas and was then well held by promising Karbau last month. He is also a dual French winner and should give the selection a race. Champion jockey Jack Kennedy returns to ride the reappearing good-ground performer Arabian Diamond, which shouldn't be too far away.

KOKTAIL DIVIN was beaten some way by the first two when third at Fairyhouse but the pair that beat him that day could be smart and, in any case, a reproduction of his C&D second over Christmas would make him hard to beat. Arabian Diamond could be the one to follow the selection home if fully tuned-up following a seven-month absence. Zillow and Koktail Divin's stablemate Quantum Quest are both open to improvement and merit respect.

Preference is for KOKTAIL DIVIN (nap) on the strength of his C&D effort behind Kaid d'Authie in December

13:35 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/1 +11%) Barnahash Primrose	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Barnahash Primrose 4/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 5/2, ninth of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (20f, soft) on hurdles bow 66 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Sure to do better. Smart mare in bumpers last season, possible she can redeem herself after flop at Limerick.
14 2nd (14) (8/11 +52%) Qualimita	0.727273 8/11(+52%)	(14) Qualimita 8/11, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good third of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (18f, good to soft, 11/1) 29 days ago. Sets a good standard. Massively expensive purchase who has found track success elusive, obvious chance now.
6 3rd (6) (10/3 +44%) Full Of Life	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(6) Full Of Life 10/3, Promising type. Fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f, soft, 10/3) 49 days ago. Open to improvement. Point winner, second on hurdling debut, needs to jump better than when fourth last time.
4 4th (4) (33/1 -371%) Colonia Victoria	33 33/1(-371%)	(4) Colonia Victoria 33/1, Useful on the Flat when trained in Germany. Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving Henk Grewe. One to note. Former German-trained mare; 1m2f winner in France, half-sister to a Grade 1 hurdle winner.
15 5th (15) (16/1 -113%) Reina Del Mar	16 16/1(-113%)	(15) Reina Del Mar 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. 10/1, below form eighth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Three-time 1m4f winner for Ed Walker, disappointing since a bright hurdling debut at Cork.
10 6th (10) (12/1 +0%) Miss Mini Bee	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Miss Mini Bee 12/1, Fair hurdler. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft, 13/2) 28 days ago, pulling hard. In front of a below-par Glens Lullaby when second at Punchestown, unplaced on latest.
5 7th (5) (66/1 -313%) Former Flame	66 66/1(-313%)	(5) Former Flame 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable ninth of 16 in bumper at Cork (16f, soft, 14/1) 45 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Placed in two of her four starts in bumpers, may have needed run in January after a break.
11 8th (11) (100/1 -100%) Music Of Life	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Music Of Life 100/1, Eighth of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 150/1) on hurdles bow 37 days ago. Up in trip. Fair third at Tramore on the second of three bumper runs, remote eighth on hurdling debut.
7 \|F\| (7) (11/1 -57%) Glens Lullaby	11 11/1(-57%)	(7) Glens Lullaby 11/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Winner in bumper at Wexford in October. 14/1, third of 12 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 26 days ago. Back up in trip. Should improve. Decent bumper performer, needs to step up on the form of her first two hurdles races.
12 \|U\| (12) (66/1 -32%) Nytol	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Nytol 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Below form fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19.2f, good to soft, 14/1). Off 22 months. First run for yard after leaving S. Curling. Long-priced third at Wexford on penultimate start two seasons ago, has changed stable.
8 \|PU\| (8) (66/1 +56%) Kilfera	66 66/1(+56%)	(8) Kilfera 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 250/1) 37 days ago. Up in trip. Fair over 2m at Navan in December, has failed to build on that mild promise.
16 \|PU\| (16) (125/1 -25%) Rush Slowly	125 125/1(-25%)	(16) Rush Slowly 125/1, Eliot mare. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdler (19f-21f winner) Carrolls Cottage. Dam unraced sister to winners Carrolls Cottage and Prince Mahler, belated debut at seven.
9 \|PU\| (9) (150/1 -50%) Mags Collins	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Mags Collins 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 16 in bumper (18/1) at Punchestown (18.4f, heavy) 62 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Two bumper runs, soundly beaten fifth at Fairyhouse, completely tailed off at Punchestown.
13 \|PU\| (13) (150/1 -50%) Presenting Georgie	150 150/1(-50%)	(13) Presenting Georgie 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 21 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, soft, 28/1) on NH debut 11 days ago. Always at the back at Punchestown, trainer has a strong contender for this in Qualimita.
2 \|PU\| (2) (200/1 -33%) Bitta Romance	200 200/1(-33%)	(2) Bitta Romance 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.1f, soft, 125/1) on NH debut 11 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Huge price when never involved and pulled up two at Punchestown, tongue-tie on now.

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QUALIMITA is unlikely to live up to expectations having cost 500,000 euro following a point-to-point win but has, nonetheless, shown ability and ran well here last month. Listed-placed in one bumper run last season, she has shown consistent hurdles form this term and a reproduction of her Listed handicap third at the Dublin Racing Festival might prove enough to win here. Miss Mini Bee has seven lengths to find with the selection on December form and she in turn finished ahead of Full Of Life at Punchestown in January. Barnahash Primrose was slowly away when running no race on her Christmas comeback and while smart in bumpers, is lightly-raced and needs to recapture old form.

QUALIMITA progressed again making her handicap debut when third here 4 weeks ago and sets a decent standard back in a maiden. Barnahash Primrose failed to meet expectations on her hurdling bow at Limerick but seems sure to do better, while useful German Flat recruit Colonia Victoria is an interesting newcomer.

This is a good opportunity for QUALIMITA who has run five times since fetching an eye-watering 500,000 euros in April 2023

13:50 Newcastle Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (6/4 +63%) Ailt An Chorrain	1.5 6/4(+63%)	(1) Ailt An Chorrain 6/4, Debut winner at Perth in August and showed improved form at the second attempt in a first-time tongue strap when second of 10 at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 19 days ago. Has talent but does look vulnerable against the best of these unless he can step up.
7 2nd (7) (4/7 +89%) Cruden	0.571429 4/7(+89%)	(7) Cruden 4/7, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 11.5f) and made a successful hurdling bow in a juvenile at Cork (2m) in October. Changed hands for 25,000 gns and showed improved form when second of 11 at Wetherby in December. However, found life tougher carrying a penalty in a better race there last time. Up in trip. Maiden winner in Ireland and the Wetherby second reads fine; ground too soft latest.
4 3rd (4) (50/1 +75%) Bogleyburn	50 50/1(+75%)	(4) Bogleyburn 50/1, No great shakes in bumpers and has made a highly discouraging start to his hurdling career. It was a match when second in his bumper and has performed to a low level over hurdles.
6 4th (6) (14/1 +72%) Sunny Beach	14 14/1(+72%)	(6) Sunny Beach 14/1, Mahler gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Timeforwest. Pulled up only start in Irish points (Apr 2024). Pulled up in an Irish point last April and hard to make a case after that.
8 \|PU\| (8) (200/1 0%) Hannigan's Power	200 200/1(0%)	(8) Hannigan's Power 200/1, Tailed off in 2 bumpers and makes no appeal on this switch to hurdling. Tailed off in both her bumpers, the latest here on the AW when 250-1.

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LAWRENNY found only a potentially useful sort too good when second in a deeper race over 2m at Sandown last month and, eased in grade having gone well over C&D before that, he gets the vote to return to winning ways. Smokeringinthedark did it well when scoring over 2m4f at Musselburgh on his penultimate start and he could run well, for all that he will need to bounce back from a low-key effort over 3m most recently. Cruden is also noteworthy.

SMOKERINGINTHEDARK was possibly unsuited by the lack of a true gallop ridden with more restraint over a longer trip at Musselburgh on his most recent outing, so he's well worth another chance having shown a good attitude to fend off a promising sort on his Rules debut the time before. Lawrenny sets the standard and has obvious claims, with Cruden and Ailt An Chorrain taken to battle it out for minor honours.

The unexposed SMOKERINGINTHEDARK (nap) looked threatening last time at Musselburgh until his stamina seemingly failed him over 3m.

14:03 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (9/2 -35%) Awaythelad	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(2) Awaythelad 9/2, Dual hurdles winner last winter and encouraging start over fences when third at Lingfield on return. Built on that at the third attempt when second in this headgear at Doncaster last time and shortlist material up in trip. Ran encouragingly in first-time blinkers at Doncaster most recently; upped in distance.
4 2nd (4) (14/1 -27%) Lilting Verse	14 14/1(-27%)	(4) Lilting Verse 14/1, Listed bumper winner who opened her account over hurdles at Ludlow last season. However, hasn't looked straightforward switched to fences this term despite winning at Huntingdon on second start. Risky. Has failed to repeat the form of her Huntingdon success and jumping issues remain.
7 3rd (7) (9/2 +18%) Shillanavogy	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(7) Shillanavogy 9/2, Taken well to fences this term and off the mark at Fontwell in December. Only fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Wincanton next time but ground might have been too testing. Worth another chance. Career-best performance on penultimate start; heavy ground a possible excuse latest.
3 4th (3) (10/1 -11%) Jeffery's Cross	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) Jeffery's Cross 10/1, Took his form up a notch when gaining a first win over fences at Haydock in April 2023. Shaped as though all his ability remains intact when third back from 19 months off at Windsor but ran poorly at Market Rasen since. Needs to bounce back. Form dipped last time but normally consistent; gained sole chase win in better race.
1 5th (1) (10/3 +0%) Finn Lough	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(1) Finn Lough 10/3, Got off the mark in 3m handicap chase at Doncaster in December and, having pulled up next time, was quickly back to winning ways when just holding on having idled over C&D 4 weeks ago. 5 lb rise demands more but he's a player. Record of 2-3 since wearing cheekpieces and scored over C&D most recently; respected.
6 6th (6) (9/2 +63%) Airtothethrone	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(6) Airtothethrone 9/2, Fair winning handicap chaser who bounced back to his best in first-time cheekpieces when second at Taunton (26.3f, good) in April. Respectable return at Chepstow but well held at Lingfield since. First run for yard after leaving Tim Vaughan. Below form when last seen but market support should be heeded on stable debut.
5 \|PU\| (5) (5/1 +0%) Always Busy	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Always Busy 5/1, Career best when easily winning 10-runner handicap chase at Warwick. Might have found next run coming too soon under a penalty but new mark has kicked in now. Best to forgive latest effort; scored easily at Warwick the time before; not written off.

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FINN LOUGH made amends for a disappointing effort when getting his head back in front over C&D at the start of last month and the consistent six-year-old doesn't appear to have finished his progression just yet. The dry forecast is likely to suit Always Busy after being pulled up on heavy ground at Lingfield in January, while Jeffery's Cross is worth another chance following his latest effort.

AWAYTHELAD got back on track in a change of headgear when second at Doncaster and looks capable of going one better off his current mark. Shillanavogy is worth another chance back on better ground so is next best ahead of last-time-out winner Finn Lough.

The vote goes to FINN LOUGH (nap) who could have more to offer in the retained cheekpieces. Awaythelad is second choice.

14:10 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 20f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
19 1st (19) (20/1 +0%) Maid On The Moon	20 20/1(+0%)	(19) Maid On The Moon 20/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 200/1, tailed-off last of 5 to Nara in Gr 2 chase at Thurles (20.9f, good) 43 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers on 1st time. RESERVE. No win since 2022, out of depth the last twice, ran well at Tramore in November; reserve.
14 2nd (14) (25/1 -56%) Glenetty	25 25/1(-56%)	(14) Glenetty 25/1, Below form ninth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 33/1) 9 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Good run on penultimate, failed to back that up latest, may need it soft, others preferred.
6 3rd (6) (15/2 -50%) Mount Shenshan	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(6) Mount Shenshan 15/2, 12/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft) 18 days ago, kept up to work. Not taken lightly. Off the mark on latest at Clonmel, up 5lb and this is tougher but she can't be discounted.
11 4th (11) (22/1 +33%) Alright Darling	22 22/1(+33%)	(11) Alright Darling 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Punchestown (22f, soft) 49 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Plenty to find on form. Didn't show a lot in maidens, no impact on h'cap debut, now tongue-tied, others preferred.
4 5th (4) (9/2 +40%) Slim Marvel	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(4) Slim Marvel 9/2, Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.3f, soft, 4/1) 28 days ago. Merits consideration. Creditable recent efforts in handicaps, place claims on her penultimate second at Cork.
10 6th (10) (33/1 +34%) Cooltubrid Eva	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Cooltubrid Eva 33/1, 14/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Navan (21.8f, heavy) 22 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Very hard to make a case for. 0-7 and well beaten again latest, new blinkers need to have a transformative effect.
9 7th (9) (16/1 +52%) Redzy Rocco	16 16/1(+52%)	(9) Redzy Rocco 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (24f, heavy, 28/1). Off 12 months. Not easy to make a case for. Point winner, disappointed over 3m here on handicap bow a year ago, lacks a run, watch.
18 8th (18) (7/1 0%) Wendell's Lass	7 7/1(0%)	(18) Wendell's Lass 7/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fell in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Punchestown (19.6f, soft) 49 days ago looking set to go close. Expected to be bang there. 0-9, fell latest, stayed on well at Fairyhouse in December, place chance with a repeat.
16 9th (16) (7/1 +30%) Backfromtheraces	7 7/1(+30%)	(16) Backfromtheraces 7/1, Below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Down Royal (17.2f, good to soft) 67 days ago. Fine efforts first two h'caps, excuses latest, could bounce back, leading claims.
5 \|F\| (5) (9/2 +44%) Goodie Girl	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(5) Goodie Girl 9/2, One win from 3 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. Fell in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 8/1) 61 days ago. Enters calculations. Two-time winner, had place chance when falling latest, could go well for yard hitting form.
17 \|F\| (17) (12/1 +0%) Misty Milan	12 12/1(+0%)	(17) Misty Milan 12/1, 4/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, soft) 11 days ago, pulled up before last. Others more persuasive. Ran well at Clonmel on penultimate, poor effort latest, drop in trip a plus, could rebound.
7 10th (7) (20/1 -43%) Slip Jig	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Slip Jig 20/1, One win from 3 runs this season. Winner in hurdle at Tipperary in May. 10/1, thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24.7f, soft) 101 days ago. Others more persuasive. Mares' maiden winner, promise on h'cap bow, trip-ground not ideal latest, capable of more.
8 11th (8) (22/1 +45%) Influential Lady	22 22/1(+45%)	(8) Influential Lady 22/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Punchestown (24.8f, heavy) 7 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark. Versatile veteran, 5lb below last winning mark but hasn't shown enough in recent starts.
13 \|PU\| (13) (12/1 -9%) Penelope's Charm	12 12/1(-9%)	(13) Penelope's Charm 12/1, Below form fifth of 18 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Clonmel (19f, soft) 18 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Uphill task. Handicap debutante, not obviously well-treated, cheekpieces go on, watch unless backed.
15 \|PU\| (15) (14/1 0%) Marie's March	14 14/1(0%)	(15) Marie's March 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Back up in trip for this handicap hurdle debut and she needs to raise her game. Handicap debutante, modest maiden form, hood worn last time is retained, check market.
3 \|PU\| (3) (18/1 +28%) Folly Beach	18 18/1(+28%)	(3) Folly Beach 18/1, 16/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, soft) 11 days ago, pulled up before last. Needs a couple of these to falter. Flat winner, 0-9 over hurdles, pulled up on latest, mark sliding but needs to bounce back.
1 \|PU\| (1) (20/1 -100%) Bynx	20 20/1(-100%)	(1) Bynx 20/1, 40/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.7f, good to soft) 23 days ago, barely adequate test. Back up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Two-time Tramore winner, best form going right-handed, others preferred.
12 \|PU\| (12) (25/1 -108%) My Policy	25 25/1(-108%)	(12) My Policy 25/1, 10/1, fifth of 11 in novice chase at Downpatrick (17.8f, good to soft) on debut over fences 164 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. 0-8 over hurdles, remote second at Downpatrick in August, lacks a run, best watched.

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

A chance is taken with PENELOPE'S CHARM, whose recent form reads badly but she debuts in handicaps wearing first-time cheekpieces and can better her current rating. Admittedly a very in-and-out performer, the selection attained a Listed bumper-placing last March and finished out her race reasonably well when defeating plenty rivals at Clonmel last month. Today's extra furlong can help and this is a very winnable handicap. Mount Shenshan has obvious claims having won at Clonmel last month, although he is 5lb higher and without her rider's 7lb claim today. Ex-Willie Mullins-trained Marie's March drops markedly in grade from her Fairyhouse maiden hurdle run and can compete on her handicap debut.

WENDELL'S LASS has yet to hit the target but she was in the process of running a big race when exiting at the second-last at Punchestown last time, a race she may well have won had she stayed on all fours. The 6-y-o is taken to atone for that and get the better of recent Clonmel scorer Mount Shenshan. Cases can also be made for Goodie Girl and Slim Marvel.

BACKFROMTHERACES shaped with promise in her first two handicaps and she had a valid excuse for her disappointing run on latest

14:25 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (20/1 +60%) Luminaries	20 20/1(+60%)	(13) Luminaries 20/1, Has failed to build on promise of stable debut at Kelso in October, again down the field at Musselburgh last month. Races from 6 lb out of the handicap. Difficult to recommend on recent evidence. Showed a bit more in his latest handicap but was still beaten 15l; 6lb wrong.
8 2nd (8) (10/1 +70%) Leader Wing	10 10/1(+70%)	(8) Leader Wing 10/1, Fair bumper winner for Tom Weston but yet to match that form in this sphere, continuing to underachieve despite being tried in various headgear (blinkers retained on this occasion). Best to look elsewhere. Won a bumper but very opposable on hurdling exploits, in handicaps on last three starts.
9 3rd (9) (14/1 +50%) Dartie Bay	14 14/1(+50%)	(9) Dartie Bay 14/1, Has offered little in bumpers/novice hurdles. Difficult to fancy on handicap hurdle debut. Handicaps should now offer better opportunities; worth a market check.
4 4th (4) (8/1 -33%) On The Go	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) On The Go 8/1, Hasn't progressed from minor promise shown on hurdles debut, although has likely been campaigned with handicaps in mind. One to note in the betting now stepping up in trip on handicap debut. This southern raider could raise his game over this longer trip now handicapping.
1 5th (1) (6/1 +45%) Lathan	6 6/1(+45%)	(1) Lathan 6/1, Won a modest C&D maiden in November and would have bettered that form (looked set for second) but for falling 2 out at Wetherby just 24 hours later. Seemed amiss when pulled up on handicap debut but has an each-way squeak if back on song. Has only won a match but soft ground perhaps an issue last time; not yet exposed.
10 6th (10) (7/1 -27%) Lady's Present	7 7/1(-27%)	(10) Lady's Present 7/1, Shaped better than the beaten distance when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f) in January, made a fast-forward move on final circuit and paid the price for those efforts late on. Stamina stretched on more testing ground over 3 miles last time and looks interesting back down in trip. Only 5l away over 2m3f three runs back and perhaps a non-stayer over 3m since then.
12 7th (12) (40/1 -21%) Just Winging It	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Just Winging It 40/1, Well-held in a bumper and three qualifying runs. Races from 1 lb out of the handicap on his first start in handicap company. Best to look elsewhere. Goes handicapping off a basement mark but it looks warranted.
2 \|F\| (2) (11/4 -22%) Looking Splendid	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(2) Looking Splendid 11/4, Has shown enough in handicap runs to suggest he is fairly handicapped off this mark, continuing in good heart latest when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 15 days ago, having been given plenty of ground to make up. One for the shortlist. Best runs at Musselburgh but good claims otherwise on the back of a placed effort.
5 \|PU\| (5) (10/1 +0%) Devon Skies	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) Devon Skies 10/1, Showed some respectable form in maidens but disappointed on final start in novice company and regressed on first run in a handicap when pulled up at Sedgefield (19.9f) last month. Needs to bounce back. Has finished no closer than 10l despite some placed efforts; poor last time.
7 \|PU\| (7) (12/1 -118%) Silverbridge	12 12/1(-118%)	(7) Silverbridge 12/1, Yet to match the form of handicap debut at Bangor in April (third of 10) and has failed to beat a rival on his last two starts (wore cheekpieces), although his latest effort did come on the back of an 8-month absence. Blinkers on first-time and he's fairly treated if they can spark a revival. Poor of late but now tries blinkers; his Bangor third off 9lb higher is not forgotten.
6 \|PU\| (6) (16/1 -33%) Rock N Roll Champ	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Rock N Roll Champ 16/1, Maiden in Irish points and showed limited ability on final run in novice company. Step up in trip can only help and one to monitor in the betting on handicap debut/reappearance. A little closer in latest novice hurdle but set a steady pace and was probably flattered.
11 \|PU\| (11) (40/1 -21%) Goodoldbill	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Goodoldbill 40/1, Struggled over hurdles but got off the mark over fences at this venue in November in 2023. Not in same form since, pulling up when last seen in May 2024. Returns to smaller obstacles for reappearance. Others have stronger claims. Both wins have been over fences; in modest form when last seen and 0-6 as a hurdler.

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This doesn't look the deepest race of it's type and a tentative vote goes to LOOKING SPLENDID. He was far from disgraced when third over 2m4f at Musselburgh last month and it would be no surprise if he were up to the task racing off an unchanged mark. On The Go hasn't cut much ice in his three qualifying runs but better can be expected now pitched into handicap company for the first time. Lathan is another for the shortlist, although his inconsistency is a concern.

LADY'S PRESENT is fairly lightly raced for her age and has proven that she can be competitive from a lowly handicap mark. She won't need to improve to win this modest event and makes appeal with Brian Hughes taking over in the saddle for the first time. Looking Splendid is a standout danger having posted a couple of solid efforts at Musselburgh this winter, while Silverbridge is well-treated if first-time blinkers can awaken him from his recent slumber.

A chance is taken on LADY'S PRESENT who hasn't been getting home over longer trips since her close fourth at Catterick in December.

14:37 Southwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/2 +44%) Harel Du Marais	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(3) Harel Du Marais 5/2, On the decline since his fall at Sedgefield a year ago. At least starts off for this yard on a potentially handy mark (has left Mark Walford). Longstanding maiden who needs to raise his game on debut for new stable.
5 2nd (5) (6/4 +14%) We Got Your Back	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(5) We Got Your Back 6/4, Hat-trick bid ended in tame fashion at Leicester after 2m wins there and at Catterick in recent months. Return to this trip probably in his favour and so surprise if he bounced back. Successful at Leicester and Catterick in last two attempts at about 2m.
6 3rd (6) (8/1 -23%) Extraordinary Man	8 8/1(-23%)	(6) Extraordinary Man 8/1, Just the one success from 23 starts and ran poorly at Plumpton last time. Mark continues to ease at least. On an attractive mark and returns to the scene of best effort this term.
4 4th (4) (5/1 +33%) Abaya Du Mathan	5 5/1(+33%)	(4) Abaya Du Mathan 5/1, Veteran who capitalised on some mercy from the assessor when winning over C&D in December. Mixed record since but no surprise to see him go well back at this venue. Inconsistent of late but won in December on most recent Southwell run.
2 5th (2) (17/2 -143%) Sangiovese	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(2) Sangiovese 17/2, Won a novice handicap hurdle here last season and runner-up next 2 starts, albeit not looking the most enthusiastic. Always behind at Huntingdon on belated return last month and a far from an obvious type to take to chasing. Interesting chase debutant, returned to the scene of his sole hurdles win.
1 6th (1) (22/1 -120%) Chestnut Pete	22 22/1(-120%)	(1) Chestnut Pete 22/1, Fair maiden hurdler who has gone close a few times over fences but well held starting out for this yard at Hereford after 17 months off. Entitled to come on for that at least. Achieved little last month on return from layoff and debut for new yard.

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WE GOT YOUR BACK had been a revelation when dropped to the minimum distance with a brace of victories at Leicester and Catterick before the wheels fell off back at 2m4f when returning to the former venue. Laura Morgan's gelding deserves another chance to get his head back in front, despite being 6lb higher than his most recent success. Sangiovese won on handicap debut over hurdles here and is a fascinating contender now switched to fences. Others to note are Harel Du Marais and Extraordinary Man.

WE GOT YOUR BACK was thriving before his flop over further at Leicester last time so is worth another chance back down in trip. Abaya du Mathan won off a similar mark over C&D in December and is feared most.

Back at Southwell, chase debutant SANGIOVESE gets the vote. Extraordinary Man is second pick.

14:45 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 24f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (14/1 -56%) Birmingham Alabama	14 14/1(-56%)	(1) Birmingham Alabama 14/1, Two wins from 6 runs this season. 5/1, last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Winner of two of her last four races, questions to answer after below-par Punchestown run.
8 2nd (8) (20/1 -67%) The Miracle Man	20 20/1(-67%)	(8) The Miracle Man 20/1, Winner in hurdle at Sligo in October. Running well unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Navan (21.8f, heavy, 13/2) 22 days ago. Merits consideration. Well held in second when losing his rider at the last on his return to hurdling at Navan.
16 3rd (16) (40/1 +0%) Mellem	40 40/1(+0%)	(16) Mellem 40/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 34 days ago, pulled up. Blinkered for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time. Little apparent chance judged on her first two handicap runs, different headgear tried.
7 4th (7) (40/1 -233%) Game And Glory	40 40/1(-233%)	(7) Game And Glory 40/1, Good third of 14 in handicap chase at Thurles (25.1f, good, 14/1) 72 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces back on. Enters calculations. Moderate hurdles form earlier in the season, ran creditably off lower chase mark last time.
5 5th (5) (6/4 +55%) Money Heist	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(5) Money Heist 6/4, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap chase (7/2) at Fairyhouse (17.1f, soft) 37 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Significantly back up in trip. Has to be taken seriously. Progressive over fences last season, interesting on a mark 17lb below his chase rating.
2 6th (2) (10/1 -67%) Sammy Smart	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Sammy Smart 10/1, Winner at Punchestown in December. 12/1, good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.6f, heavy) 50 days ago. Each-way claims. Second over a shorter trip at Punchestown after 3m win at the same venue, respected.
6 7th (6) (13/2 -30%) John Storey	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(6) John Storey 13/2, 18/1, career best when winning 21-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft) 61 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Stayed well when scoring at Fairyhouse last time, raised 7lb, further progress is feasible.
4 8th (4) (10/1 +38%) Presenting Max	10 10/1(+38%)	(4) Presenting Max 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 37 days ago. Significantly up in trip and others are more persuasive. Tailed off in a 2m contest on his handicap debut, perhaps some chance this trip will suit.
11 9th (11) (16/1 +0%) Doyen For A Drink	16 16/1(+0%)	(11) Doyen For A Drink 16/1, Winner in hurdle at Cartmel in August. 5/1, eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.3f, soft) 28 days ago. In the mix when falling two out at Limerick in December, needs to step up on recent form.
15 10th (15) (20/1 +29%) Apples In Winter	20 20/1(+29%)	(15) Apples In Winter 20/1, 16/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, soft) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. 0-12 over hurdles, placed twice, beaten 24l when fourth over 2m7f at Punchestown.
12 11th (12) (15/2 +25%) The Lucky Lobster	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(12) The Lucky Lobster 15/2, Creditable 11 lengths third of 10 to Birmingham Alabama in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.6f, soft, 7/1) 49 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. 13-race maiden over hurdles, second on good ground last summer, fair third on latest.
14 12th (14) (33/1 +0%) Weather Alert	33 33/1(+0%)	(14) Weather Alert 33/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, tenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.1f, soft) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. Fair placed form on the Flat, including in 2023, should improve from a recent comeback run.
17 13th (17) (50/1 +38%) Milan Dollar Lady	50 50/1(+38%)	(17) Milan Dollar Lady 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Visored for 1st time. Best to look elsewhere. Pulled up early at Fairyhouse in her first handicap, reported coughing, weak overall form.
3 14th (3) (16/1 +27%) Galon De Vauzelle	16 16/1(+27%)	(3) Galon De Vauzelle 16/1, Latest win in chase at Listowel in September. Twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (24.3f, heavy, 22/1) 39 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Useful 120-rated chaser, failed to make any impact of his lower hurdles mark at Gowran.
13 15th (13) (14/1 +30%) Nells Choice	14 14/1(+30%)	(13) Nells Choice 14/1, 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft) 79 days ago. Has plenty to prove having failed to reach the first six in three handicap attempts.
9 \|PU\| (9) (16/1 -14%) Juniper Hill	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) Juniper Hill 16/1, Winner at Tipperary in November. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.3f, soft, 14/1) 28 days ago. In front of Apples In Winter and Doyen For A Drink when sixth at Punchestown.

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MONEY HEIST has had training setbacks in his career but is a useful chaser who reverts to hurdling from a favourable rating. His three previous wins have come over shorter distances but, nonetheless, he stays well. While well beaten on his previous hurdles start in November 2023, that was a comeback run and, today, he is rated 18lb lower in this sphere than over fences. John Storey and Sammy Smart each has recent winning form at this level and stay well but nonetheless each faces a tougher task, upped in the weights. The Miracle Man was held in second place when exiting at the final flight at Navan last month and has solid place claims.

MONEY HEIST has made the frame off significantly higher marks over fences the last twice and is appealing back in this sphere and back up in trip. Indeed, he was a good third in a Down Royal handicap chase on his sole previous attempt at 3m under Rules. Next on the list is John Storey, who has gradually got the hang of things and opened his account at Fairyhouse last time. Game And Glory, Sammy Smart and The Miracle Man are others to consider.

It is hard to look beyond MONEY HEIST, whose hurdles mark is very appealing when set in the context of his recent form over fences.

14:55 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/2 -17%) Jingle Jangle Jet	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(6) Jingle Jangle Jet 7/2, Improved for the step into handicap company, runner-up to a more progressive one on penultimate start at Market Rasen before finishing second at the same venue last month. chasing home an enterprisingly ridden winner. Leading claims. Runner-up in both his races since the cheekpieces were fitted; mark untouched.
7 2nd (7) (6/5 +60%) Passengerontheship	1.2 6/5(+60%)	(7) Passengerontheship 6/5, Placed in an Irish point and left behind novice form when making promising reappearance in January, progressing on next start when runner-up to a rejuvenated and well-treated sort at Southwell (20.4f) two weeks ago. Merits serious consideration in this company. Winner appeared rejuvenated after wind surgery when this 6yo was runner-up at Southwell.
4 3rd (4) (100/1 -733%) Cage Rattler	100 100/1(-733%)	(4) Cage Rattler 100/1, Modest 7f Flat winner who offered little in novice/maiden hurdles and fared little better when last of 9 on the Flat 31 days ago. Tackles longer trip on handicap hurdle debut but others have stronger claims. Modest Flat performer; handicap debut over hurdles but plenty of risks attached.
13 4th (13) (80/1 -60%) Windsor Wife	80 80/1(-60%)	(13) Windsor Wife 80/1, Dead-heated for first on her sole start in Irish points but has shaped with no encouragement in 5 starts over hurdles. Tough ask from long way out of the weights. Unlikely to raise her profile here from so far out of the weights.
8 5th (8) (12/1 -167%) Breadalbane Lass	12 12/1(-167%)	(8) Breadalbane Lass 12/1, Little promise in maiden/novice hurdles but has shown more in handicaps, not unsupported when running up to her best in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second of 7 at Carlisle two weeks ago, shaping as though worth a go at this longer trip. Open to improvement with tongue-tie now added. Second at Carlisle and bred to appreciate this longer distance.
5 6th (5) (11/1 -69%) Killybegs Jet Lady	11 11/1(-69%)	(5) Killybegs Jet Lady 11/1, Irish Point winner bettered previous exploits in this sphere when third in a 13-runner Kelso novice (21f, good) but could only match that form when fourth of 11 on handicap debut at Uttoxeter when last seen in June. Low-mileage and could improve if ready to roll after an 8-month break. Beaten about 10l in her last two races (2m5f novice/2m7f handicap).
2 7th (2) (3/1 +54%) The Dark Edge	3 3/1(+54%)	(2) The Dark Edge 3/1, Improved further after 5 months off when landing a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) in September and has held form well since, hitting the frame on three occasions, most recent fourth of 15 at Taunton (23.9f). Back down trip on return from short break and not discounted. Might be high in the weights but still has a solid chance against these.
3 8th (3) (28/1 -12%) Love That	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Love That 28/1, Second in a Kelso novice (20.9f) in December but failed to back that up with two disappointing performances in handicaps. Others preferred. Her second in a Kelso novice was remote and finished tailed off in subsequent handicaps.
11 9th (11) (100/1 -100%) Away She Goes	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Away She Goes 100/1, Failed to make an impact in 2 bumpers/3 starts over hurdles for Brian Ellison last year and has struggled since joining current connections. Hard to fancy. No real worthwhile form for her former yard and things aren't picking up for this one.
9 10th (9) (33/1 -18%) Fancy Nancy Pants	33 33/1(-18%)	(9) Fancy Nancy Pants 33/1, Poor novice hurdler may have been flattered by finishing position when creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Carlisle (19.3f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Others have stronger form claims. Lightly raced and never nearer than at the finish last time at Carlisle (2m3f).

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PASSENGERONTHESHIP shaped with plenty of promise when finishing runner-up over this trip at Southwell last time out and, upped 3lb since, he could prove tough to stop with a repeat of that effort. Jingle Jangle Jet arrives on the back of a couple of solid placed efforts and another prominent showing looks likely, while the relatively unexposed The Dark Edge looks the pick of the remainder.

PASSENGERONTHESHIP travelled well when chasing home a rejuvenated rival last month and, still on a fair handicap mark, she's taken to go one better on this occasion. Jingle Jangle Jet has improved for the switch to handicap company and should be in the mix once again, while Breadalbane Lass is interesting now stepped up in distance.

The Dark Edge should go well but he's high in the weights and preference is for KILLYBEGS JET LADY who seems mildly progressive.

15:07 Southwell Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/1 +13%) Linelee King	7 7/1(+13%)	(5) Linelee King 7/1, Pretty useful bumper/hurdle/chase winner. Off since finishing fourth over hurdles at Warwick in November 2023 but leading stable would have no difficulty readying one. Fairly useful on his day but has been absent since November 2023.
3 2nd (3) (4/1 -33%) Willewonga	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Willewonga 4/1, Won a Cartmel maiden last hunter last May and, fit from points, made a promising return to this sphere when second at Bangor (3m, heavy) 24 days ago. Respected. Might have won at Bangor last month but for getting the final fence wrong; respected.
8 3rd (8) (2/1 +50%) Percussion	2 2/1(+50%)	(8) Percussion 2/1, On a lengthy losing run but he's still fairly useful and last month's Ludlow hunter chase debut third suggests he can win in this sphere. Close third at Ludlow last month; won his last two Southwell attempts; interesting.
2 4th (2) (9/1 +18%) Kayf Hernando	9 9/1(+18%)	(2) Kayf Hernando 9/1, Fairly useful handicap chaser at best for Dan Skelton. Failed to make a significant impact in hunters last spring but arrives on the back of a couple of recent point wins. Record of 2-3 in points for new stable; C&D winner; could go well.
6 5th (6) (7/2 -40%) Master Templar	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(6) Master Templar 7/2, Excellent point record and shaped well when second in a Cheltenham hunter last May. Not so good when fourth at Stratford later that month but has been in winning form in the pointing field again this winter. Player. Multiple point winner; ran well in the first of two attempts in hunter chases.
4 6th (4) (14/1 -27%) Jimmy The Digger	14 14/1(-27%)	(4) Jimmy The Digger 14/1, Not the most consistent but his Cheltenham handicap second under Archie Jones in October shows he's still a fair operator on his day. Unseated early on last month's Ludlow hunter debut. Unseated rider at Ludlow last month; again not the pick on ratings.
9 7th (9) (14/1 +72%) Steady The Ship	14 14/1(+72%)	(9) Steady The Ship 14/1, Finished well beaten on pointing return and similar story in the Grand Military and Royal Artillery at Sandown in recent months. 2-2 over fences at Southwell but is far from solid on recent form.

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Willewonga had the benefit of fitness on his side when runner-up to Eva's Oskar at Ludlow with MINELLA TRUMP back in fourth. However, Donald McCain's veteran shaped well before getting tired and has every chance of reversing that form. Percussion was a beaten favourite at Ludlow last time but he remains capable of being in the mix, while any market support for Linelee King would make him of significant interest.

PERCUSSION was close up behind a couple of useful types when third on his Ludlow hunter debut last month and might prove the answer to what looks quite an open race. Willewonga, Master Templar, Minella Trump and the returning Linelee King are others with good claims.

Belatedly returned to Southwell, PERCUSSION is taken to regain the winning thread. Willewonga is feared most.

15:15 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/2 +10%) Golden Joy	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(5) Golden Joy 9/2, Promising type. 80/1, fifth of 15 in maiden at Thurles (16f, good) on debut over fences 25 days ago. May well do better for top yard. Rated 123 over timber, best form on soft, beaten 14l on chase bow, capable of better.
6 2nd (6) (11/2 +21%) Lisnagar Fortune	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(6) Lisnagar Fortune 11/2, Useful hurdler but well beaten in 2 maiden chases this winter. Still early days in this sphere for top yard but can't be confident about. Rock solid form in maiden hurdles, struggled both chase starts, hard to be confident.
3 3rd (3) (10/3 +58%) Black Bamboo	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(3) Black Bamboo 10/3, Useful hurdler. Bit below form eighth of 14 in novice chase (50/1) at Gowran (20f, soft) 39 days ago. Remains capable of better over fences before long. Rated 131 over timber, no impact in first two chase starts, drops in trip, revival needed.
7 4th (7) (9/1 -50%) Maidenstreetprince	9 9/1(-50%)	(7) Maidenstreetprince 9/1, Fairly useful chaser. Good sixth of 15 in maiden chase (125/1) at Thurles (16f, good) 25 days ago, finishing with running left. Rated 127, best effort on chase debut, may have needed latest, more needed to win.
2 5th (2) (7/1 +50%) Antrim Coast	7 7/1(+50%)	(2) Antrim Coast 7/1, Useful hurdler. 33/1, eleventh of 15 in maiden chase at Thurles (16f, good) 25 days ago, considerately handled. Open to progress. Preferred by Donoghue, 2-6 over hurdles, well beaten in two chases, others appeal more.
4 6th (4) (100/1 -100%) Bob The Builder	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Bob The Builder 100/1, Fair hurdler. 3/1, first run since leaving J. A. Berry when below form sixth of 11 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.8f, good). Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving Sean Thomas Doyle. Rated 102 over hurdles, won two of last four starts in points, more needed on stable debut.
1 \|F\| (1) (2/1 +83%) Aeros Luck	2 2/1(+83%)	(1) Aeros Luck 2/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Below form eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft, 22/1) 29 days ago. Makes chase debut. Chase debut, 1-13 over hurdles, dam related to winning chasers, not discounted.

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MAJESTIC FORCE may be able to bounce back after a disappointing effort on her last outing, in early January when the yard was under a bit of a cloud. The Workforce mare weakened tamely then behind Fun Fun Fun at Naas. She had run a big race previously when going down by half a length to Spindleberry at Cork and that form looks very strong with the winner taking a Listed event recently in impressive fashion. Golden Joy ran with promise when fifth on his chase debut at Thurles and with improvement he could prove a danger. Lisnagar Fortune has been well beaten on both outing over fences but it wouldn't be a surprise if he could get closer now.

Something can't have been right with MAJESTIC FORCE last time and she's given another chance to confirm the promise of her opening second over fences. Gordon Elliott's Golden Joy made a promising start to his chase career in a warm race at Thurles and is second choice ahead of Black Bamboo.

MAJESTIC FORCE might have won on her chasing debut only for a late mistake and this looks a good chance for her to make amends.

15:25 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (9/2 +31%) Flash Du Pistolet	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(4) Flash Du Pistolet 9/2, Ex-pointer who is winless under Rules but was well backed and shaped as if still in good form when third at this track (16.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago, finishing tired. More needed to get his head in front but there's been signs of a revival in yard form of late. Jumping was untidy when 10l off Diamond Mix here 18 days ago.
8 2nd (8) (11/1 -10%) Top Of The Bay	11 11/1(-10%)	(8) Top Of The Bay 11/1, First piece of worthwhile form when third in handicap chase at Southwell last April, despite none too fluent. Disappointed back over hurdles at that venue the following month and offered nothing back chasing fitted in cheekpieces when last seen in June. Has since moved yards. First run for a new yard and wouldn't be far away if repeating his third last April.
3 3rd (3) (7/2 +46%) Hawkseye View	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(3) Hawkseye View 7/2, Point winner who showed improved form on third start in handicap chases when runner-up over C&D in November. Let down by his jumping on both subsequent outings (unseated at Wetherby last month) and that tempers enthusiasm somewhat here. Prone to mistakes but would be competitive off this mark with a clear round.
9 4th (9) (11/4 +73%) Cave Hill	2.75 11/4(+73%)	(9) Cave Hill 11/4, Breakthrough winner at this venue in December and backed it up when fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Ayr next time. Wasn't disgraced in the end but went through the race in pretty laboured fashion at latter track recently and now attentions are switched to fences. Yard is amongst the winners. Won over hurdles here in Dec and back on favoured good ground for this chase debut.
6 5th (6) (18/1 -100%) Tanking Along	18 18/1(-100%)	(6) Tanking Along 18/1, Showed ability both starts over hurdles this season but was on the retreat when coming down on handicap/chase debut at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago (remained down for some time). Should prove at least as competent in this sphere but probably best watched for now. Ran well for a long way before falling on last month's chase debut at Catterick.
10 6th (10) (6/1 +57%) Great Ballinboris	6 6/1(+57%)	(10) Great Ballinboris 6/1, Ran one of his better races in first-time blinkers/tongue strap but typically didn't finish with purpose after 3 months off when third of 5 in handicap at Doncaster (20.5f, good) 12 days ago. Handicapper drops him another 1 lb but others more appealing. Front-running third over this far at Doncaster (good) but may need more here.
11 \|F\| (11) (11/2 +61%) Toombridge	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(11) Toombridge 11/2, Still a maiden but got back on track after 9 weeks off in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 15 in handicap at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Has struggled for consistency however, so the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Yard also saddles Cave Hill. Fourth at Carlisle (soft) where 3m appeared to stretch him; considered.

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LOW MILEAGE was only beaten a neck into second over 2m4f at Musselburgh a couple of weeks ago and a 2lb rise may not be enough to stop him from going one better here. Ceolwulf also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Diamond Mix and Flash Du Pistolet should not be discounted.

DIAMOND MIX proved that all can't have been well on his chasing debut when finding just one way ahead of its mark too good at this track last month and, with further progress over fences on the cards, he gets the nod to go one better. Ceolwulf hasn't stood much racing of late but, provided there's no bounce factor from his recent Leicester second, he looks an obvious threat. Low Mileage and Cave Hill round off the shortlist.

This is wide open. CEOLWULF bumped into one on last month's belated return to action and hopefully he will avoid the 'bounce'.

15:42 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (2/7 +84%) Jack Hyde	0.285714 2/7(+84%)	(4) Jack Hyde 2/7, Irish point winner who made it third time lucky in bumpers (for Thomas Gallagher) in January 2023. Promise when making the frame both starts over hurdles and sets the standard. Solid effort at Huntingdon last time, splitting subsequent Southwell scorers; respected.
2 2nd (2) (7/2 -27%) Cobbler's Boy	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(2) Cobbler's Boy 7/2, Cost £115,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point last March and shaped with encouragement when eighth of 16 in bumper at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) on Rules debut 38 days ago, headway into contention over 2f out before early keenness took toll. Interesting hurdling debutant. Favourite for both starts, finishing second in point then midfield in Doncaster bumper.
6 3rd (6) (8/1 -23%) Surrey Lord	8 8/1(-23%)	(6) Surrey Lord 8/1, Fair form all 3 outings in bumpers, albeit well positioned when fourth of 8 at Kempton on most recent outing. Has shown ability in three bumpers, good fourth at Kempton latest; in the mix.
1 4th (1) (33/1 -65%) Carlton	33 33/1(-65%)	(1) Carlton 33/1, Has struck 4 times on AW Flat for James Owen this winter. Well held back hurdling at Huntingdon recently and surely more interesting in handicaps after this run. Productive on Flat for current yard; suffered a heavy defeat back over hurdles last time.
8 5th (8) (40/1 -100%) Troop Ship	40 40/1(-100%)	(8) Troop Ship 40/1, £26,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam, failed to complete both over hurdles, half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 3m) Firth of The Clyde. Market useful. £26,000 3yo; first foal of a well-related dam; check the betting.
5 6th (5) (28/1 -100%) Pillar The Poet	28 28/1(-100%)	(5) Pillar The Poet 28/1, Last of 8 finishers sole start in Irish points (Apr 2024) but showed something when fifth of 8 in bumper at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) on Rules debut 46 days ago. Makes hurdle bow. Chance of further progress may depend on whether he settles better; hurdles debut.
7 \|PU\| (7) (17/2 -113%) Syllabus	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(7) Syllabus 17/2, Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1½m) for William Haggas, making the frame in 5 of his 6 starts in that sphere as a 3-y-o in 2023. Subsequently sold for 50,000 gns and it'll be interesting to see how he fares in the betting starting out over hurdles for in-form yard. Hurdles debutant who has been absent since 2023 when a fair maiden on the Flat.
9 \|PU\| (9) (20/1 0%) Jeremy's Pet	20 20/1(0%)	(9) Jeremy's Pet 20/1, €25,000 3-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel mare. Sister to dual bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Weseekhimhere and fair hurdler Weseekherthere. Market can guide on her first run. 25,000euros 3yo; sister to two bumper/hurdle winners; market helpful.
3 \|PU\| (3) (200/1 -100%) Elvis Du Berlais	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Elvis Du Berlais 200/1, Sent off 125/1 when falling at the second in a Chepstow novice hurdle on his recent debut. Early faller at Chepstow where he was friendless in the betting.

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

JACK HYDE has shown plenty of promise in two hurdles starts to date and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for the seven-year-old to get off the mark over timber. Cobbler's Boy disappointed on his Rules debut but it is far too soon to be writing him off, while any market support for Syllabus or Surrey Lord would have to be noted.

JACK HYDE has shaped with encouragement on both his starts over hurdles and, with his latest form proving strong, he's selected to mirror his bumper exploits by making it third time lucky in this sphere. Cobbler's Boy and Syllabus, a fair and consistent maiden on the Flat, are a pair of interesting hurdling debutants.

The form pick is JACK HYDE whose latest race featured a notable winner and two subsequent scorers. Cobbler's Boy is second choice.

15:50 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 22f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (12/1 0%) Baldur's Gate	12 12/1(0%)	(6) Baldur's Gate 12/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Gowran (20f, heavy, 17/2) 16 days ago, barely adequate test. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 1-16 over fences in a concern but placed eight times, fair form this term, cheekpieces now.
9 1st (9) (4/1 +60%) Secrecies Of Stone	4 4/1(+60%)	(9) Secrecies Of Stone 4/1, Winner in hurdle at Tipperary in July. Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. Fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Thurles (21.8f, good, 7/2) 43 days ago. Blinkers back on. Weak chase form before taking a small step in the right direction at Clonmel last time.
13 2nd (13) (9/1 +55%) Nephin Beg	9 9/1(+55%)	(13) Nephin Beg 9/1, 14/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft) 64 days ago, struggling badly 4 out. Switches from hurdles to chase. First run for yard after leaving Sean Thomas Doyle. Pulled up on his last two starts, blinkers now tried on first start for Philip Rothwell.
2 3rd (2) (11/2 -22%) A Wave Of The Sea	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(2) A Wave Of The Sea 11/2, Course winner. Twenty four runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, second of 12 in handicap chase at Navan (20.6f, good to soft) 78 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Very useful sort in his prime, Navan second in December suggests a leading chance.
3 4th (3) (14/1 +58%) Routine Excellence	14 14/1(+58%)	(3) Routine Excellence 14/1, Latest win in hurdle at Bellewstown in August. 20/1, below form twelfth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (19.8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Recent form over hurdles does not inspire confidence, pulled up on most recent chase start.
4 5th (4) (100/1 -100%) I A Connect	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) I A Connect 100/1, 125/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 15 in minor event chase at Punchestown (24.9f, soft) 28 days ago. Modest form since Tipperary win in 2023, struggled over the banks at Punchestown last time.
10 6th (10) (18/1 -29%) Carlas Big Jim	18 18/1(-29%)	(10) Carlas Big Jim 18/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. Fifth of 13 in handicap chase (28/1) at Clonmel (16.7f, soft) 18 days ago. Up in trip. Won two handicap hurdles for this rider last season, unplaced in both handicap chase runs.
8 7th (8) (11/4 +45%) Prince Zaltar	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(8) Prince Zaltar 11/4, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap chase (9/4) at Gowran (20f, heavy) 16 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Fine run at Punchestown after a long absence, hampered by a faller two out at Gowran.
12 8th (12) (8/1 +0%) Western Model	8 8/1(+0%)	(12) Western Model 8/1, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. Below form sixth of 11 in novice chase (14/1) at Punchestown (22.7f, heavy) 50 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Hard to assess on his form in beginners' races, rider has shown a lot of ability in points.
1 9th (1) (33/1 -32%) Hardwired	33 33/1(-32%)	(1) Hardwired 33/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap chase (18/1) at Punchestown (19.7f, soft) 62 days ago. In good form in the opening months of last year, a long way below his best this season.
5 \|B\| (5) (13/2 -63%) Clonbury Bridge	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(5) Clonbury Bridge 13/2, 11/2, won 9-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21f, soft) 46 days ago, always holding on. Player. Found 2m too sharp at Navan, back to form with 2m5f Fairyhouse win, up 4lb, solid chance.
7 \|F\| (7) (17/2 -6%) Harvey's Quay	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(7) Harvey's Quay 17/2, Good fourth of 13 in handicap chase (33/1) at Navan (23.8f, heavy) 22 days ago. Had failed to complete three times in a row before a much-improved display at Navan.
11 \|U\| (11) (33/1 0%) Ik's Man	33 33/1(0%)	(11) Ik's Man 33/1, 50/1, tenth of 13 in novice chase at Clonmel (20.3f, soft) 18 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Point winner, weak form over fences so far, well treated relative to hurdles form.

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

A WAVE OF THE SEA ran a cracker at Navan back in December and may be able to score now off just a pound higher mark. The Born To Sea gelding has had a little break since and the form of that race has worked out well. The third horse has been placed a couple of times since while the fifth, Don't Talk, has won his last two. Clonbury Bridge comes here in winning form and looks the danger. The Presenting gelding was value for a bit more than his winning margin at Fairyhouse last time and a 4lb rise doesn't look harsh. Philip Rothwell has his team in fine form and Prince Zaltar is another for the shortlist.

A WAVE OF THE SEA looked rejuvenated when going close at Navan in December and is one to be interested in now. Prince Zaltar remains with potential in this sphere on hurdles form and is next best ahead of last-time-out winner Clonbury Bridge.

Shane Broderick can pick up a race with the former Joseph O'Brien-trained A WAVE OF THE SEA after a lively effort at Navan in December

16:00 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/1 +50%) Rewired	7 7/1(+50%)	(4) Rewired 7/1, Won 2m handicaps at Doncaster and Taunton last winter but yet to fire for current yard and, though now down in class and 13 lb below his last winning mark, others make more appeal. Won off 13lb higher just over a year ago but has been finding it tough going of late.
3 2nd (3) (5/2 +9%) The Grafter	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(3) The Grafter 5/2, Low-mileage sort who has yet to pick up a race but he's been knocking on the door of late, finding just one too good on each of his last 3 starts. Clearly not short of ability but, equally, his attitude is questionable (often seems somewhat reluctant when push comes to shove), so there are doubts. Has finished runner-up in all three handicaps, the latest at Bangor after a wind operation.
7 3rd (7) (10/1 +60%) Galahad Threepwood	10 10/1(+60%)	(7) Galahad Threepwood 10/1, With fitness on his side from the Flat, shaped well on hurdles debut for this yard when third in an 11-runner C&D handicap in January. Subsequent fourth over 2½m back here the following month was no more than respectable, though, and he's evidently not as good as he once was. 0-10 under both codes since leaving Ben Pauling; something to prove after last time.
8 4th (8) (15/2 -25%) Fostered Phil	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(8) Fostered Phil 15/2, His appearances have been sporadic and his mileage is very low for a horse of his age. However, yet to run a bad race and proved that ability remains intact following 21 months off when third of 15 at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft). Live each-way chance off the same mark here. Had a wind op during a long absence before returning with a 7l third at Musselburgh.
2 5th (2) (7/2 -27%) Bathgate	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(2) Bathgate 7/2, Beaten a fair way back from a break at Kelso in October but hasn't looked back since, winning twice during a consistent string of efforts in handicaps at around 2m. Latest second off 2 lb lower at Catterick was solid and this 5-y-o is likely to be in the thick of things once again. It was another good run behind one in form at Catterick three weeks ago.
5 \|F\| (5) (10/3 +39%) Travis Wheatley	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(5) Travis Wheatley 10/3, Point winner last spring and shaped encouragingly switched to Rules when second a bumper here in October. Has failed to threaten in novice events since switched to hurdles but mark for this handicap bow looks fair and he's one to note in the betting. Has come up against some useful horses in novices and now goes handicapping.
6 \|PU\| (6) (25/1 -150%) Rory The Cat	25 25/1(-150%)	(6) Rory The Cat 25/1, Dual winner of juvenile hurdles at Musselburgh last winter and added to his tally on the Flat there in August. Well held both starts so far this season but he's slipped to an attractive mark as a consequence and yard in good form, so there are reasons to be optimistic. Capable Flat stayer but last month's return to hurdling was forgettable.

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

The Grafter has been knocking hard on the door of late and has to be of interest once again but marginal preference is for TRAVIS WHEATLEY. The five-year-old has shown promise in novice company this season and an opening mark of 105 should be workable on his handicap bow. Others who make the shortlist are Bathgate, Fostered Phil and Russian Virtue.

The vote goes to BATHGATE, who has been at the top of his game of late and appears to still be on a competitive mark judged on his latest effort at Catterick. Rory The Cat has been given a chance by the handicapper and will be a big threat if able to get back on track. The lightly-raced veteran Fostered Phil commands respect on the back of an encouraging comeback run at Musselburgh, while handicap debutants Old But Gold and Travis Wheatley both need a second look in the betting.

Travis Wheatley and Old But Gold are interesting, while RUSSIAN VIRTUE, Bathgate and The Grafter are all running well.

16:12 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 +0%) I Play County	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) I Play County 3/1, Winner of sole start in Irish points and off the mark at the third attempt in bumpers at Taunton (16.5f, soft) last March, making all. Pulled up on return/hurdling bow at Wetherby but was subsequently found to have an irregular heartbeat, so he's probably worth another chance. Tongue tie on. Point/bumper winner whose sole effort this term is best forgiven (had irregular heartbeat).
7 2nd (7) (1/1 +71%) Whatsyourproblem	1 1/1(+71%)	(7) Whatsyourproblem 1/1, Stepped up on his 2 previous efforts for the yard when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at this course (20.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Merits consideration. Continues to make the frame, fourth in Southwell handicap most recently; solid contender.
4 3rd (4) (9/4 +44%) Moonshine Man	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(4) Moonshine Man 9/4, Showed a fair level of ability in novice hurdles and not disgraced in a stronger contest on handicap debut, finishing ninth of 15 at Musselburgh (15.6f) having helped force a fairly strong pace. Lightly-raced and should go well back in a maiden. Good second over C&D on hurdles debut; shaped better than bare result in both runs since.
8 4th (8) (125/1 -25%) Bluenose Belle	125 125/1(-25%)	(8) Bluenose Belle 125/1, Fair AW Flat winner who offered little sent hurdling on the back of a breathing operation at Kempton 24 days ago. Beaten long way switched to hurdles (from the Flat) last time.
2 5th (2) (15/2 -25%) Jack The Nipper	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(2) Jack The Nipper 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules who improved when fourth of 6 in novice hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft) 18 days ago, aided by having run of race. Must enter calculations. Showed improvement at Sandown last time and is bred to do better still; interesting.
6 6th (6) (100/1 -100%) Snitterfield	100 100/1(-100%)	(6) Snitterfield 100/1, No great shakes in a pair of bumpers and fared little better sent hurdling when sixth of 12 in a C&D (soft) maiden 2 weeks ago. Modest sixth at this course (bumper/hurdle) the last twice.
9 7th (9) (50/1 -25%) Little Miller	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Little Miller 50/1, Won her sole start in Irish points but achieved nothing on her Rules dbeut here in December. Irish point winner; soundly beaten in 2m4f maiden hurdle here for new yard.
3 \|PU\| (3) (125/1 -279%) Kaptain Du Houx	125 125/1(-279%)	(3) Kaptain Du Houx 125/1, Well held in 2 bumpers and probably one for the longer trip. Needs to improve on his Stratford bumper efforts.

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

In a moderate event a chance can be taken with RONNIES RULES, who has unseated his rider on both hurdles starts to date but has more than enough ability to win this if putting in a clear round of jumping. Jack The Nipper is the main danger after his career-best effort last time, while Whatsyourproblem edges out Moonshine Man to be best of the rest.

MOONSHINE MAN was better than the result in a big-field Musselburgh handicap on his most recent outing, having helped force a sound gallop, so he could well be the answer back in maiden company. Whatsyourproblem stepped up on his 2 previous efforts for his current yard when fourth in a handicap here the previous month and should go well again. I Play County and Ronnies Rules' hurdling careers haven't started too promisingly but they shouldn't be written off given their bumper form.

Back at the scene of his best finishing position, MOONSHINE MAN gets the vote. Whatsyourproblem is second choice.

16:20 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (5/1 +38%) Moon Eclipse	5 5/1(+38%)	(9) Moon Eclipse 5/1, Getaway mare. Sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler Lunar Display. Dam unraced. In good hands and would firmly enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. Daughter of Getaway, related to multiple bumper winners, looks a likely type on paper.
11 2nd (11) (33/1 -136%) Oldschool Outlaw	33 33/1(-136%)	(11) Oldschool Outlaw 33/1, Walk In The Park mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/useful 2m hurdle winner Castle Carrock. Placed in 2 points ahead of this Rules debut. Daughter of Walk In The Park, half-sister to Castle Carrock, watch unless money comes.
6 3rd (6) (8/1 -60%) Hello Jean	8 8/1(-60%)	(6) Hello Jean 8/1, Flemensfirth mare. Sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Indie Belle. Dam (c94/h134) hurdle winner up to 21f. Patrick Mullins partners the yard's other runner but still much respected. Flemensfirth mare, related to winners, top yard, respected on debut.
5 4th (5) (3/1 +79%) Early Bird	3 3/1(+79%)	(5) Early Bird 3/1, Once-raced maiden. 5/2, sixth of 12 in bumper at Limerick (16f, soft) on NH debut 67 days ago. Evidently thought capable of better. Well-backed for debut but failed to figure, top rider booked, check the market.
8 5th (8) (14/1 0%) Jo's Secret	14 14/1(0%)	(8) Jo's Secret 14/1, Kalanisi mare. Dam fair staying hurdler. Runner-up sole outing in points (Nov 10). Check the betting. Kalanisi mare, ran well in a point, worth a market check on Rules' debut.
14 6th (14) (33/1 +50%) Voodoo Angel	33 33/1(+50%)	(14) Voodoo Angel 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1, eighth of 9 in bumper at Naas (15.5f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 11 months. Half-sister to Emitom, well beaten on sole start a year ago, best watched.
4 7th (4) (14/1 -75%) Champagne Venture	14 14/1(-75%)	(4) Champagne Venture 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, second of 14 in bumper at Gowran (17f, heavy) 16 days ago. Promise all three starts on soft, placed the last twice, go well if handling better ground.
1 8th (1) (17/2 +29%) Arctic Flame	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(1) Arctic Flame 17/2, Once-raced maiden. 8/1, fifth of 18 in bumper at Thurles (16.1f, good) on NH debut 72 days ago. Promise on debut at Thurles, form ties in with DRF winner Bambino Fever, place chance.
7 9th (7) (15/2 0%) Jem's Lilly	7.5 15/2(0%)	(7) Jem's Lilly 15/2, Once-raced maiden. Second of 6 in bumper (12/1) at Punchestown (16.4f, soft) on NH debut 49 days ago. Walk In The Park mare ran well on debut on soft, place chance if handling better ground.
3 10th (3) (50/1 0%) Betty's Beaut	50 50/1(0%)	(3) Betty's Beaut 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.9f, soft, 150/1) 47 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Well-beaten in a pair of maiden hurdles at Tramore and Clonmel, others appeal more.
2 11th (2) (16/1 -14%) Auntie Lacey	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Auntie Lacey 16/1, Winning pointer but tenth of 23 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good, 125/1) on NH debut 67 days ago. Point winner, midfield in a maiden hurdle here, capable of better but may need more time.
12 12th (12) (125/1 -25%) Rose Mountain	125 125/1(-25%)	(12) Rose Mountain 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1, sixteenth of 18 in bumper at Thurles (16.1f, good) on NH debut 72 days ago. 40-1 and well-beaten on debut at Thurles, may need more time.
13 13th (13) (4/1 -45%) Sugar Cookie	4 4/1(-45%)	(13) Sugar Cookie 4/1, Promising sort. 11/1, second of 10 in this race (soft) on debut for Nina Walsh in 2023. Off since but no surprise to see her make up for lost time for new yard. The choice of Patrick Mullins, promising debut two years ago, not seen since, considered.
15 14th (15) (50/1 0%) You Can't Do That	50 50/1(0%)	(15) You Can't Do That 50/1, Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to 2¼m bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Youralwaysdreamin. Soldier Of Fortune mare, looks stable's second string on jockey bookings, watch.

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

SUGAR COOKIE has to defy a lengthy absence but that wouldn't be a major worry coming from the Willie Mullins yard. The French-bred filly makes her first start for the champion trainer having chased home a smart sort in the Mullins-trained Arctic Fly on her debut in this same race two years ago. Champagne Venture was no match for stunning winner Aqua Force at Gowran last time but it was still a solid effort to fill the runner-up spot and she should be thereabouts again here having been placed in her last two. Jem's Lilly ran well on her debut, when second at Punchestown, and is another for the shortlist.

SUGAR COOKIE hasn't been seen finishing second in this race on her debut 2 years ago but she's joined Willie Mullins and is seemingly preferred by Patrick Mullins to stablemate Hello Jean, who is also likely to figure prominently on debut. Joseph O'Brien newcomer Moon Eclipse is another interesting runner, while Jem's Lilly also makes the shortlist after her debut second.

A chance is taken on the debutante MOON ECLIPSE who is related to bumper winners and whose yard has a solid strike rate in bumpers

16:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/2 -56%) City Escape	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(1) City Escape 7/2, Fourth C&D win when seeing off 8 rivals last Tuesday, overcoming pace bias. Big player under a 4 lb penalty. Recorded fourth C&D success six days ago; 3lb higher and every chance of going in again.
7 2nd (7) (11/2 +45%) Fascinating Lips	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(7) Fascinating Lips 11/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Lingfield (1¼m) 40 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Blinkers on first time. Dual Polytrack winner; needs to improve for the switch to blinkers on Tapeta debut.
6 3rd (6) (13/2 -8%) Brinton	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(6) Brinton 13/2, Reacted well to cheekpieces (retained) when showing improved form to win a 12-runner classified event at Southwell (1m) 10 days ago. Claims if the headgear works as well a second time. Off the mark in a 0-50 classified at Southwell last time; still has to prove her stamina.
4 4th (4) (15/2 -50%) Sir Laurence Graff	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(4) Sir Laurence Graff 15/2, Latest win at Lingfield (1¼m) in September. Good runner-up efforts back there (1¼m again) in recent weeks. Should figure again. Narrowly beaten on Polytrack the last twice, but his record around here reads 07578.
2 5th (2) (6/5 +60%) Busby	1.2 6/5(+60%)	(2) Busby 6/5, Five-time C&D winner, including a classified race a week ago. Did that readily and this in-form veteran is likely to make another bold bid. Won for the fifth time over C&D a week ago; this is tougher but he still commands respect.
9 6th (9) (12/1 +45%) Prince Hector	12 12/1(+45%)	(9) Prince Hector 12/1, Just 1-33 but this win did come over C&D. Recent efforts don't suggest a second success is around the corner, though. 2-33 with both wins coming over C&D, but he ended last year quietly; off 84 days.
5 7th (5) (100/1 -257%) Forest Haze	100 100/1(-257%)	(5) Forest Haze 100/1, Maiden. Blinkered first time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (1m) 9 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others are more persuasive. Unplaced in all six starts; best watched for now.
8 8th (8) (125/1 -213%) Indian Romance	125 125/1(-213%)	(8) Indian Romance 125/1, Modest maiden. Ninth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Lingfield (1¼m) 40 days ago. 0-8 and has shown little in either start for this yard; plenty more needed; hood returns.

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

CITY ESCAPE did it well when scoring comfortably over C&D last time out and, despite the burden of a 4lb penalty, this apprentice handicap looks like an ideal opportunity for her to follow up. The form of her stable is another plus and he may have too much for the consistent Sir Laurence Graff, as well as Busby, who regained the winning thread with a taking success over track and trip last week, for which he also has a 4lb penalty to overcome.

CITY ESCAPE and Busby both won over C&D at the beginning of last week and might be the pair to focus on again, with a narrow preference for the former. Sir Laurence Graff may prove best of the remainder.

Busby and CITY ESCAPE both won over C&D last week. but the latter's success came in a stronger race so she is preferred.

16:30 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (4/1 +0%) The Paddy Pie	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) The Paddy Pie 4/1, Arrives in good form having won 2 of his last 3 starts, including under this rider at Catterick latest. 3 lb higher in better race now but still warrants respect. Relatively unexposed over staying trips and he found plenty to win over 3m1f latest.
6 2nd (6) (2/1 +93%) Heroique De Maulde	2 2/1(+93%)	(6) Heroique De Maulde 2/1, Scored at Doncaster in February 2023 for James Ewart but no promise in 3 outings for current trainer this season after a long absence. Both British wins at 2m4f; well below best since absence but down weights and in grade.
5 3rd (5) (10/3 +33%) Similar Story	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(5) Similar Story 10/3, Easy winner of an Irish point and made winning chasing debut at Kelso in October. Mixed record since, though arrives here on the back of a creditable third at Carlisle 4 weeks ago. Return to this longer trip a likely plus. First 2m7f run since Kelso win in October; close up over 2m5f latest; solid chance.
4 \|PU\| (4) (9/2 +18%) Harjo	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(4) Harjo 9/2, Returned to form from out of the blue when winning 11-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (24f, good to soft) 38 days ago, all out. Not an obvious type to follow up. Deep in the doldrums for most of 2024; popped up back over 3m at Doncaster latest.
7 \|PU\| (7) (13/2 +7%) Six One Nine	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(7) Six One Nine 13/2, Enhanced his strike rate over fences here last season, winning 3 times. Yet to hit top form this term but is on a winning mark at least and this trip could be what he wants nowadays. Three wins at 2m/2m4f here last winter; non-stayer beyond latter trip earlier in career.

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Having HARJO regained the winning thread with a determined success over slightly further at Doncaster last time out, the eight-year-old looks more than capable of following up off 3lb higher for his in-form trainer. A winner of two of his last three starts, The Paddy Pie is a key player, along with Court At Slip, who wasn't beaten far over 3m6f at Catterick in January and scored over C&D on his penultimate outing.

SIX ONE NINE could be worth chancing off a winning mark over a trip which may suit him nowadays. Similar Story was back to form at Carlisle last time so is feared, while Court At Slip returns from an absence off a handy mark so needs keeping an eye on.

Harjo was back to form at Doncaster but THE PADDY PIE's stout staying effort at Catterick opens some new doors for him.

16:42 Southwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/5 +57%) Jasmine Bliss	0.8 4/5(+57%)	(3) Jasmine Bliss 4/5, Irish point winner who also won twice in bumpers. Failed to build on hurdles debut promise when only fourth in a Ffos Las maiden but put that blip behind her by landing an 11-runner contest at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) next time. Major player with further progress likely. Opened her hurdles account last time and may build on that success; respected.
4 2nd (4) (9/5 -44%) La Pinsonniere	1.8 9/5(-44%)	(4) La Pinsonniere 9/5, Useful maiden hurdler in France last term and encouraging start for new yard after 9 months when second at Windsor in December. Made no mistake at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) since and, with this step up in trip unlikely to be an issue (stayed 2¼m well in France), she has a serious chance. Off the mark at Huntingdon (second British start) last time; leading player on the figures.
8 3rd (8) (125/1 -400%) Dance The Moon	125 125/1(-400%)	(8) Dance The Moon 125/1, Some promise on debut in a Newbury bumper last winter but safely held both subsequent starts and she's opposable sent hurdling following a 7-month break. Has failed to back up her initial effort in bumpers; hurdles debut.
2 4th (2) (10/1 -33%) I Am The Moon	10 10/1(-33%)	(2) I Am The Moon 10/1, Acquitted herself well in couple of bumpers and improved on hurdling debut effort to justify support in a Warwick novice in January. Matched that form when runner-up at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) but will need to take a sizeable step forward if she's to trouble Jasmine Bliss and La Pinsonniere here. Something to find on ratings but is steadily progressive and can't be dismissed.
1 5th (1) (13/2 -8%) Jakana	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(1) Jakana 13/2, Fair form when placed in a bumper and going the right way over hurdles, scoring over C&D in the run-up to Christmas and subsequently doubled her tally at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft). However, awkward head carriage is beginning to look a trademark and, moreover, this is a big ask under a double penalty. 2-2 since upped to 2m4f, winning at Southwell and Sedgefield; could improve further.
9 6th (9) (200/1 -300%) My Dream	200 200/1(-300%)	(9) My Dream 200/1, Well held in bumpers for Tim Vaughan and while she showed more than on hurdles/yard debut when fifth of 11 in C&D maiden last June, she's been absent since and will need to raise her game considerably in order to take this. Absent since running to a modest RPR in C&D event nine months ago.
6 \|PU\| (6) (300/1 -100%) Big Ange	300 300/1(-100%)	(6) Big Ange 300/1, Little to shout about so far and she's probably more one for handicaps in due course. Dismal claims on form.

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LA PINSONNIERE was doing her best work late on when scoring readily over 2m at Huntingdon last time out and this promising mare could take another step forward with her stamina drawn out further here. Jasmine Bliss won over 2m5f at Ludlow last month and the daughter of Blue Bresil merits the utmost respect, while Jakana is also one for the shortlist.

This will likely rest between JASMINE BLISS and La Pinsonniere, with preference for the former who appeared to have a bit left up her sleeve when scoring at Ludlow and she remains with potential. Jakana and I Am The Moon are both talented mares in their own right but, chances are, they will be doing battle for minor honours this time.

If the runners with marks were in a handicap, LA PINSONNIERE would be conceding weight to the others so she is preferred.

16:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 -20%) Khangai	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Khangai 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. 7/2, wasted no time confirming he's still in good form when fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 6 days ago, having run of race. Back up in trip. Three wins over 1m4f on Tapeta since November; respected dropping slightly in grade.
8 2nd (8) (8/1 -33%) Two Plus Two	8 8/1(-33%)	(8) Two Plus Two 8/1, Course winner in January. 17/2, wasn't disgraced when fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (14f) 13 days ago. Each-way claims. Won over 1m6f here in January; but hasn't always looked straightforward and drops in trip.
2 3rd (2) (11/2 -22%) Douglas Dc	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(2) Douglas Dc 11/2, Struggling for form at present but is likely to have finished a bit closer with a clearer run when seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 13 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Could be worth chancing from a career-low mark. 1-39; needs the switch to blinkers from cheekpieces to make a big difference.
9 4th (9) (18/1 -80%) Disquietude	18 18/1(-80%)	(9) Disquietude 18/1, Never got involved from a poor position when seventh of 11 in minor event (25/1) at this C&D 3 weeks ago. Had been placed all 3 starts prior this year so could well bounce back returned to a handicap. 0-11 and hard to warm to unless the market suggests otherwise.
7 5th (7) (33/1 +0%) Tancredi	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Tancredi 33/1, 40/1, below form when seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 6 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Not easy to make a case for. Hasn't shown much in three handicaps for this yard; blinkers on.
3 6th (3) (7/1 +36%) Mirabello Bay	7 7/1(+36%)	(3) Mirabello Bay 7/1, C&D winner. 9/1, ran poorly over 4f longer trip when eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. Last two wins have come over C&D and 3lb lower than for the latest; could go well.
5 7th (5) (7/2 +42%) Virtual Hug	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(5) Virtual Hug 7/2, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 11/1, got back on track when fifth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (13.3f) 4 days ago. In the shake up if he's able to build on that. Won twice off higher marks over C&D early last year and went close in January; considered.
6 8th (6) (11/2 +8%) Mhajim	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(6) Mhajim 11/2, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, did plenty wrong back up in trip when eighth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (13.3f) 4 days ago, missing break then pulling hard. 0-17 in handicaps since and has become expensive to follow.
4 9th (4) (22/1 +21%) Mostly Mozart	22 22/1(+21%)	(4) Mostly Mozart 22/1, 16/1, ran no sort of race when well-beaten eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 2 weeks ago. Up in trip. Hood back on. Hasn't built on a promising handicap debut; worth a go over this longer trip on pedigree.

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Stepping back up in trip looks like a good move for KHANGAI, having been a creditable third over C&D last month, and he can regain the winning thread for his in-form connections. That may be at the main expense of fellow previous track-and-trip scorer Mirabello Bay, who has slipped to 3lb below his last winning mark and may be suited by dropping back in distance. Douglas Dc and Mhajim are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

DOUGLAS DC arrives out of sorts but would likely have finished a bit closer granted a smoother passage over C&D recently, so Tony Carroll's 7-y-o gets the tentative nod from a career-low mark with blinkers replacing his usual cheekpieces. Second choice is Khangai, who is taking his racing well and wasted no time confirming he's still in good form here last week. Disquietude and Virtaul Hug can fight out third.

Tthe vote goes to VIRTUAL HUG who is lower in the weights than when winning twice over C&D early last year.

17:00 Newcastle NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 (14) (33/1 0%) L'insurge	33 33/1(0%)	(14) L'insurge 33/1, Tunis gelding. Half-brother to fair French chaser Idylle Fleurie. One of 2 newcomers from the stable and the betting should help to separate them. Half-brother to 1m4f AQPS Flat/2m1f-2m5f chase winner Idylle Fleurie.
6 (6) (150/1 0%) He's A Ripper	150 150/1(0%)	(6) He's A Ripper 150/1, 150/1 and hooded, last of 9 in bumper at Wetherby on debut in February. Finished last in a Wetherby bumper (soft; 150-1) one month ago; hood is removed.
12 1st (12) (1/4 +91%) Tiptoptim	0.25 1/4(+91%)	(12) Tiptoptim 1/4, £70,000 Irish point recruit who made shaped well when third of 8 in a bumper at Plumpton (soft) in December. Open to improvement and leading claims. Point winner whose Plumpton third has worked out well and he could be hard to beat.
7 2nd (7) (4/1 +20%) Luckie Devil	4 4/1(+20%)	(7) Luckie Devil 4/1, €13,000 Pillar Coral gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Luckie Seven. One for shortlist on debut for a yard with a strong bumper record. 13,000euros 3yo; fifth foal; half-brother to bumper and 2m/2m4f hurdle winner Luckie Seven.
9 3rd (9) (14/1 +22%) Mr Mcloughlan	14 14/1(+22%)	(9) Mr Mcloughlan 14/1, Forever Now gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including useful 7f-8.6f winner Pastime. Dam 5f-6f winner. The betting should guide to expectations. Flat bred and the dam was a sprinter; easy to have stamina doubts over this far.
5 4th (5) (100/1 0%) He's A Diamond	100 100/1(0%)	(5) He's A Diamond 100/1, Has failed to beat a rival in 2 starts. A recent wind op needs to have transformed him. Not beaten a rival in two bumpers after finishing second in an Irish point; had wind op.
8 5th (8) (22/1 +12%) Milan Park	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) Milan Park 22/1, Showed a bit when fifth on Kelso debut in April 2023 but hasn't been seen since. Has had wind surgery. Had wind surgery since showing some promise at Kelso in April 2023.
11 6th (11) (80/1 -21%) Take Him Tom	80 80/1(-21%)	(11) Take Him Tom 80/1, 80/1, saddle slipped early after taking a keen hold on recent Market Rasen debut, pulling up before halfway. The saddle slipped when pulled up on his debut but he did go off at 80-1.

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GEORDIE MACKEM improved from his first to second start when a promising second over C&D last time out, and he sets the standard on the back of that effort. Point-to-point winner Tiptoptim didn't shaped with encouragement when third over further at Plumpton on debut and he should be thereabouts, along with Big Wigg and Luckie Devil, who look to be the pick of the newcomers.

TIPTOPTIM gets the nod on the back of his promising third at Plumpton in December. Geordie Mackem was second over C&D last time and should go well again, while Daly Boy and Luckie Devil are interesting newcomers.

Lambourn-based Jamie Snowden's only runner on the card is TIPTOPTIM who has serious claims on the strength of his Plumpton run.

17:15 Southwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (6/1 +33%) Synchronist	6 6/1(+33%)	(1) Synchronist 6/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and bettered his first 2 efforts over hurdles when fifth of 11 with first-time blinkers (removed) enlisted at Sedgefield (19.8f, soft) last month. This drop in trip may well work in his favour and looks interesting on handicap debut with Sean Bowen booked. Open to progress dropped in distance on handicap debut.
11 2nd (11) (40/1 -233%) Remarkable Flight	40 40/1(-233%)	(11) Remarkable Flight 40/1, Fair winner on the Flat for Charlie Hills but achieved very little when second of 2 finishers on Leicester hurdle debut in November. Subsequent runs in juvenile company have been far from convincing and stiff task from out of the weights on handicap hurdle debut. Goes handicapping off a very workable mark judged on Flat form.
8 3rd (8) (6/1 +8%) Rhiannon Ring	6 6/1(+8%)	(8) Rhiannon Ring 6/1, From a good jumping family and finished runner-up sole start in Irish points. Has been slow to progress under Rules but did show best form to date when third of 12 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Catterick (15.7f, good) 40 days ago. Lightly-raced and further improvement not ruled out. Good third at Catterick last time; place possibilities.
5 4th (5) (16/1 +11%) Roxhill	16 16/1(+11%)	(5) Roxhill 16/1, No great shakes in a couple of points and efforts in qualifying runs were underwhelming. Struggled on handicap debut when fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Lingfield (16f, soft) 31 days ago. Others look better treated. Return to forecast better ground looks a plus; possibilities.
2 5th (2) (5/2 +64%) Je Viens Du Large	2.5 5/2(+64%)	(2) Je Viens Du Large 5/2, Easily off the mark in Irish points but handed a stiff enough looking mark, finishing fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Dropped 2 lb for that effort and cheekpieces applied but may still have a bit to find. Chance partly depends on how well he responds to headgear.
10 6th (10) (7/2 +13%) Eric Carmen	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(10) Eric Carmen 7/2, Course winner isn't the most consistent but made the most of a good opportunity to win over fences 5 days ago having found more off the bridle than usual in a race that was run to suit. Back over hurdles (3 lb out of the handicap again) and respected being the only runner to have won in this sphere. Won over fences at Bangor last week; good chance off the same mark.
3 7th (3) (66/1 -100%) Monteplex	66 66/1(-100%)	(3) Monteplex 66/1, Modest form at best in bumpers and ran to a similar level when second of 7 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, soft) in March 2023. Offered little in first-time cheekpieces following 22-months off and well-beaten on handicap hurdle debut last month. Tongue-tie back on but others preferred. Needs to improve plenty on her two efforts this term.
9 8th (9) (20/1 -82%) Sawpit Samantha	20 20/1(-82%)	(9) Sawpit Samantha 20/1, No real impact for Sam Drinkwater but fitted with a hood/tongue tie, she made more of an impact starting out for new yard when third of 11 at Plumpton (20.5f) last month. Never threatened (with hood removed) last time but no surprise to see an improved effort with that headgear refitted. Sole attempt in hood resulted in her best handicap effort.
6 9th (6) (15/2 +32%) Small Town Hero	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(6) Small Town Hero 15/2, Point winner showed some promise in qualifying runs but underperformed on handicap debut when tackling 3m for the first time. Drops significantly in trip but could only be of interest if market speaks in his favour. Interesting back down in trip, with improvement possible.
4 10th (4) (10/1 +38%) Ici La Reine	10 10/1(+38%)	(4) Ici La Reine 10/1, AW bumper winner who shaped fairly well on hurdles debut in November 2023. However, she has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts and likely needed the run when returning from 9 month-absence for her new yard last month. Market should offer a guide to expectations. Seemed to need her stable/seasonal debut run here last month.

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TIGERS MOON shaped with promise when third on his handicap debut over 2m at Market Rasen last month and he looks the one to side with off an unchanged mark. Eric Carmen did it well when landing the spoils over the larger obstacles at Bangor recently and he merits the utmost respect back hurdling off the same mark. Rhiannon Ring is respected most out of the remainder.

In a very moderate race, TIGERS MOON appeals most having shown much improved form on handicap debut, particularly as he's bred to be much better than his current mark. Eric Carmen is the only runner to have won a hurdles race, so he's respected if able to back up his recent chase win, while Synchronist could be open to progress now sent handicapping.

Eric Carmen appears to hold a leading chance back over hurdles, while TIGERS MOON and Small Town Hero are interesting types.

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (6/4 +33%) Come On John	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(4) Come On John 6/4, Course winner. 3/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 6 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Back up in trip. He's found one too good 5 times since scoring in October and another win can't be far away. Mainly consistent since his last win and went close last time; respected off same mark.
6 2nd (6) (7/2 +30%) National Health	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(6) National Health 7/2, 7/1, suited by the step up in trip when second of 11 in minor event at this C&D 3 weeks ago. He shouldn't be too long in opening his account. 0-12, but placed in last three starts in 0-50 classified events here; contender.
5 3rd (5) (11/1 -144%) Lednikov	11 11/1(-144%)	(5) Lednikov 11/1, 16/1, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 19 days ago, responding well to front-running tactics. 3 lb higher and fancied to be bang there once again. All three AW wins at Southwell including last time, but well held in four visits here.
7 4th (7) (33/1 +34%) Anticipating	33 33/1(+34%)	(7) Anticipating 33/1, 66/1, offered little back up in trip after 7 weeks off when eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (14f) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. 0-10 and not beaten many in four starts on the AW since joining this yard; cheekpieces on.
3 5th (3) (20/1 -67%) Avarice	20 20/1(-67%)	(3) Avarice 20/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 14 in handicap (125/1) at Kempton (12f) 33 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. 9 lb below last winning mark and interesting to see market support. 9lb lower than when winning this race three years ago; market support would be significant.
2 6th (2) (4/1 +27%) Bloodhound	4 4/1(+27%)	(2) Bloodhound 4/1, Showed a lot more on third outing for current yard when second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 5 weeks ago. Can make presence felt from the same mark. 0-13 but finished runner-up over C&D last time; each-way claims at least from same mark.
8 7th (8) (11/2 +35%) Desert Guest	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(8) Desert Guest 11/2, Has shown little to date, well-beaten eighth of 9 in maiden (150/1) at Kempton (8f) 33 days ago. Makes handicap debut and could well prove a different proposition now significantly upped in trip. Well held in three AW maidens and not sure longer trip is the answer on handicap debut.
1 8th (1) (33/1 -267%) Misaura	33 33/1(-267%)	(1) Misaura 33/1, Showed a lot more on qualifying run when third of 8 in novice (40/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 65 days ago. Makes handicap debut and may have more to offer. Better effort when third in a Southwell novice last time; more needed on handicap debut.
9 9th (9) (150/1 -200%) Artemesia	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Artemesia 150/1, Fared no better after 4 months off when last of 9 in minor event (40/1) at this course (9.5f) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Has failed to beat a rival in four starts; needs to find a deal of improvement.

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LEDNIKOV was not for catching when making all in style over this distance at Southwell last time out and a 3lb rise could prove lenient as he looks to notch up a fifth career success. Well behind him on that occasion was Come On John (sixth), who subsequently improved to finish second over shorter here last week, while National Health is another to note, having been placed on his last three starts here.

Preference is for COME ON JOHN, who has hit the crossbar on several occasions since opening his account for this yard back in October and James Owen's 6-y-o deserves to get the rub of the green (caught further back than ideal here last week). Heading up the dangers is Lednikov, who responded well to front-running tactics to end a long losing run at Southwell recently, while Bloodhound and Desert Guest both warrant a second look, too.

This can go to COME ON JOHN who has been consistent since his last win and is off the same mark as when a close second six days ago.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (11/8 +39%) Aviano	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(5) Aviano 11/8, 13,000 yearling, Ulysses colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 1¼m Iconic Choice and 1½m winner Northern Choice and half-brother to 9f winner Glittering Choice. Wears tongue strap. Interesting to see what the betting makes of this newcomer. Market useful on debut; refused to enter stalls on his intended debut; tongue-tie on.
4 2nd (4) (2/1 -67%) Preanka	2 2/1(-67%)	(4) Preanka 2/1, Won on Windsor debut (6f) last June. Had excuses when 8½ lengths sixth of 7 to Soldier's Heart in listed race at Ripon (6f, good to firm 4 weeks later (final start for Alice Haynes). Big player on return for new trainer Stuart Williams. Winning debut last summer but then held in Listed company; watch market on stable debut.
9 3rd (9) (7/1 -8%) Wise Stars	7 7/1(-8%)	(9) Wise Stars 7/1, Promising individual. Third of 8 in maiden (7/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 12 days ago. Likely to improve and go well again. Beaten less than a length into third of eight on her Kempton debut 12 days ago; respected.
6 4th (6) (16/1 +68%) Up The Monk	16 16/1(+68%)	(6) Up The Monk 16/1, 33/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Chelmsford (6f) on debut 18 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot. Fifth of seven on last month's Chelmsford debut; improvement needed.
3 5th (3) (7/2 +71%) Babylon	3.5 7/2(+71%)	(3) Babylon 7/2, Modest form in 2 outings on turf at the end of last summer. Best watched unless the betting suggests improvement is anticipated. Some promise in two starts as a 2yo, but handicaps over further may be more his thing.
11 6th (11) (150/1 -88%) Belabambina	150 150/1(-88%)	(11) Belabambina 150/1, Down the field in 2 turf maidens at the end of last summer. Well held in two starts on turf last year; best watched on return from six months off.
12 7th (12) (125/1 -150%) Queen Sansa	125 125/1(-150%)	(12) Queen Sansa 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in maiden (9/1) at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago. Preanka surely the yard's main hope. Out of the frame in both starts but was sent off favourite on debut; watch market.
10 8th (10) (150/1 -88%) Amber Honey	150 150/1(-88%)	(10) Amber Honey 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago. Out of the frame in two starts on Polytrack last month; looks one for handicaps after this.
1 9th (1) (80/1 +0%) I Was Thinking	80 80/1(+0%)	(1) I Was Thinking 80/1, Make Believe gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 12.3f Mickdaam. Drawn widest on belated debut and stable wouldn't be noted for winning newcomers.
2 10th (2) (200/1 -60%) Iflookscouldkill	200 200/1(-60%)	(2) Iflookscouldkill 200/1, 250/1, eleventh of 13 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut 54 days ago. Well beaten on her belated debut at Kempton in January; best watched for now.
8 11th (8) (200/1 -100%) Metamora	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Metamora 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in maiden at Kempton (7f, 125/1) 12 days ago. Preanka looks very much the stable first string. Beaten a total of one rival in two starts on Polytrack; may show more once handicapping.

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PREANKA won in decent style on her debut at Windsor before finding Listed company a step too far at Ripon in August. She sets a decent standard for this grade and is expected to be a tough nut to crack, having switched to Stuart Williams since her last run. Magna Grecia Star ran with promise to finish third at Kempton and she is likely to enter the reckoning, while others to consider include Wise Stars and Up The Monk.

PREANKA had an excuse when well held in a listed race on only her second start and can resume her progression and make a winning return for new trainer Stuart Williams. Wise Stars and Magna Grecia Star showed promise when placed on the same card at Kempton recently and look the main threats unless the betting speaks in the favour of Marco Botti newcomer Aviano.

Two of these finished third on debut at Kempton 12 days ago. MAGNA GRECIA STAR is preferred as the time of her race was much quicker.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/2 +38%) Lady Wingalong	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(2) Lady Wingalong 5/2, Four 7f wins last year (including here) and showed she's equally as effective at 6f when making all at Southwell last month. Should remain very competitive off 3 lb higher. Enjoyed the run of the race when winning last time; 3lb rise may leave her vulnerable.
8 2nd (8) (15/8 +38%) Autumn Angel	1.875 15/8(+38%)	(8) Autumn Angel 15/8, C&D winner in January. 11/4, good second of 11 over C&D 6 days ago. Big player off 2 lb lower this time. Dual C&D winner around new year; 2lb lower than when beaten a neck last time; high on list.
7 3rd (7) (15/2 -67%) Back Tomorrow	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(7) Back Tomorrow 15/2, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 3/1) 2 days ago. Completed a hat-trick over C&D in January, but this company is much tougher.
1 4th (1) (22/1 -100%) Rainyniteingeorgia	22 22/1(-100%)	(1) Rainyniteingeorgia 22/1, Latest win at Lingfield (5f) in December. 10/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f) 29 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Not easy to make a case for. Dual Lingfield winner and 1lb lower than for the latest but attempts 6f for the first time.
5 5th (5) (13/2 -18%) Kensington Agent	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(5) Kensington Agent 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Windsor in August. Creditable fourth of 8 over C&D (9/2) on reappearance 28 days ago. Won twice over C&D in 2023 and close fourth on return from a break here last time; player.
4 6th (4) (9/1 +10%) Bazball	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Bazball 9/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 66/1 and cheekpieces on first time, first run since leaving Paul Midgley when fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 37 days ago. Well treated if able to build on that. Had become disappointing but showed more when fourth last time; claims if building on that.
6 7th (6) (16/1 -129%) Zepparella	16 16/1(-129%)	(6) Zepparella 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, good third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 12 days ago. May have more to offer as a sprinter. 0-5 but beaten less than a length last time; still open to improvement.
3 8th (3) (14/1 +22%) Rhythmic Acclaim	14 14/1(+22%)	(3) Rhythmic Acclaim 14/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Off since a below-par run at Chelmsford in October and might be best watched on this occasion. Back off last winning mark, but 0-9 on AW and likely to need the run after five months off.

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The switch to front-running tactics appeared to make a difference to AUTUMN ANGEL, with Tony Carroll's mare only beaten a neck over C&D last Tuesday. The six-year-old is able to race off a 2lb lower mark here and a repeat of that latest performance should be enough for her to record a sixth career success. Zepparella produced her best effort so far when going close at Kempton last month and she is respected along with Back Tomorrow, who finished third here a fortnight ago.

AUTUMN ANGEL is able to run off 2lb lower than when narrowly denied over C&D last week and must go well is showing up in similar form. Last-time-out Southwell scorer Lady Wingalong should play a prominent role again, while a lightly-raced profile suggests Zepparella could build on a promising first run over 6f at Kempton 12 days ago.

The vote goes to dual C&D scorer AUTUMN ANGEL who is 2lb lower than when beaten a neck back here last Tuesday.

19:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (13/2 +35%) Lynwood Lad	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(4) Lynwood Lad 13/2, Poor gelding. C&D winner. 66/1, good third of 11 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 9 days ago. C&D winner who finished third on his return from a break recently; each-way claims.
7 2nd (7) (1/1 +75%) Rogue Thunder	1 1/1(+75%)	(7) Rogue Thunder 1/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (10/3) 14 days ago. Nice chance. C&D winner who drops to this level for the very first time; looks the one to beat.
5 3rd (5) (11/1 -83%) Midnightattheoasis	11 11/1(-83%)	(5) Midnightattheoasis 11/1, Modest gelding. One win from 21 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Second of 7 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (6f) 12 days ago. Narrowly beaten in a Kempton handicap last time; shortlisted.
2 4th (2) (33/1 -106%) Himawari	33 33/1(-106%)	(2) Himawari 33/1, Modest filly. 40/1, bit below form fourth of 10 in minor event at this course (5.1f) 6 days ago. Tongue strap back on. 0-12 and needs more; has worn all of this headgear before, but not together.
6 5th (6) (33/1 -83%) Moreginplease	33 33/1(-83%)	(6) Moreginplease 33/1, Modest filly. One win from 31 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Creditable fifth of 10 in minor event (11/1) at this course (7.2f) 13 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not beaten far here 13 days ago, but a record of 1-31 makes her less enticing than a few.
9 6th (9) (5/1 -43%) Tilsworth Ony Ta	5 5/1(-43%)	(9) Tilsworth Ony Ta 5/1, Modest gelding. 4/1, creditable second of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (5f) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account. 0-14 on Tapeta but has been placed in his last two starts back down at this level.
8 7th (8) (11/1 +21%) Savalas	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Savalas 11/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 25/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 38 days ago. Blinkers back on. Three wins here but below form of late; return to blinkers will need to make a difference.
1 8th (1) (16/1 +0%) Coast	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Coast 16/1, Poor mare. C&D winner. Three wins from 25 runs last year. Tenth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW). Off 102 days. Difficult ask. C&D winner and may enjoy the run of the race, but has been struggling for a while.
3 9th (3) (12/1 -300%) Kapparis Kid	12 12/1(-300%)	(3) Kapparis Kid 12/1, Modest gelding. 13/8, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 24 days ago, just holding on. Sold from Tony Carroll 3,400 gns later in February. Has good chance on form. Two wins for Tony Carroll at Southwell this year; claims if in same form on stable debut.

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ROGUE THUNDER has been running consistently well in handicap company in recent months and this drop into classified company represents a fine opportunity for him to come out on top. Kapparis Kid won at Southwell when last seen and the four-year-old is likely to enter calculations. Tilsworth Ony Ta has benefited from the drop to this level recently and is expected to be competitive.

KAPPARIS KID has already won a couple of similar events this year and has the form to make a winning start for this yard. Rogue Thunder and Tilsworth Ony Ta are others to consider.

The choice is ROGUE THUNDER (nap) who has been running well in handicaps over C&D lately. He drops to this level for the first time.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (12/1 +14%) Don't Fight It	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Don't Fight It 12/1, Modest mare. 18/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 12 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Can give a good account. Not beaten far in three of last five starts, but needs more on Tapeta for the first time.
6 1st (6) (2/1 +27%) Nordic Glory	2 2/1(+27%)	(6) Nordic Glory 2/1, Modest gelding. Respectable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 14 days ago. Can make presence felt. Only managed to win one of his last 23 starts, but drops to this level for the first time.
8 2nd (8) (7/2 -5%) Second Collection	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(8) Second Collection 7/2, Modest mare. 4-time course winner. Latest win here in December. Bit below form third of 10 in minor event (7/2) at this course (5.1f) 6 days ago. Has to be taken seriously on these terms. Dual C&D winner who is favoured on these terms; considered.
2 3rd (2) (33/1 -18%) Banana	33 33/1(-18%)	(2) Banana 33/1, Modest mare. Remains a maiden after 41 Flat runs. Eighth of 12 in minor event (80/1) at this C&D 55 days ago. Has often flattered to deceive and her record stands at 0-41; others safer.
4 4th (4) (20/1 -122%) Gypsy Nation	20 20/1(-122%)	(4) Gypsy Nation 20/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 9/2, sixth of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (5f) 18 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip. Has yet to be placed in 17 starts so has enough to prove.
9 5th (9) (4/1 +20%) Star Of Atlantis	4 4/1(+20%)	(9) Star Of Atlantis 4/1, Modest filly. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Jack Jones when creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 20 days ago, not clear run. Nice chance. 1-1 at this level and ran well in a C&D handicap on stable debut last time; in the mix.
5 6th (5) (13/2 +24%) Miss Calculation	6.5 13/2(+24%)	(5) Miss Calculation 13/2, Modest mare. Course winner. 9/2, eighth of 11 in minor event at this course (7.2f) 21 days ago. Ran well in first three starts after returning from a break, but a lesser effort last time.
1 7th (1) (11/2 +31%) Available Angel	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(1) Available Angel 11/2, Modest mare. Two wins from 48 Flat runs. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2022. 7/1 and visored for 1st time, good fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Usually seen over further, but a close fourth over C&D last time; frame material again.

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In what looks a trappy affair, NORDIC GLORY gets the tentative vote. He was far from disgraced when third after being keen over C&D last month and, provided he races more economically this time, the six-year-old could prove tough to peg back. Second Collection shaped with promise when third over 5f here recently and another bold bid looks likely upped to 6f, while Available Angel can fill the frame.

STAR OF ATLANTIS made a positive start for this yard when fourth in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago and looks a big player if building on that. Second Collection and Nordic Glory should also be bang there.

The vote goes to NORDIC GLORY who finished third from the outside stall in a handicap here a fortnight ago and now drops in class.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (7/4 +7%) Collusion	1.75 7/4(+7%)	(2) Collusion 7/4, 10/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 34 days ago by 1½ lengths from Alafdhal. This 4 lb higher mark may well prove to be within reach. Off the mark at the eighth attempt over C&D last time; another big effort seems likely.
10 2nd (10) (11/4 +83%) Ramon Di Loria	2.75 11/4(+83%)	(10) Ramon Di Loria 11/4, Course winner. 22/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 19 days ago. Likely to come up short once more. 6lb below last winning mark, but latest efforts don't suggest he can take advantage.
1 3rd (1) (11/2 -10%) Arlecchino's Gift	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(1) Arlecchino's Gift 11/2, Four-time C&D winner. Four wins from 18 runs last year. 11/1, won 7-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 12 days ago, having run of race. 2 lb nudge fair enough and should give another good account. Four wins over C&D and successful at Kempton last time; should make his presence felt.
5 4th (5) (17/2 +39%) Not Just Yet	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(5) Not Just Yet 17/2, One win from 28 Flat runs. Twenty-two runs since last win in 2023. 18/1, last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 4 days ago, left poorly placed. Readily passed over. Record of 1-28 (0-14 on the AW) suggests that other are more compelling.
4 5th (4) (8/1 +33%) Alafdhal	8 8/1(+33%)	(4) Alafdhal 8/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 26 runs last year. 33/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 9 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on and, back in Class 6 company, he will be a threat if on-song. Three wins here, the first two over 6f and the latest over 5f in January; thereabouts.
3 6th (3) (5/1 -25%) Roman Emperor	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Roman Emperor 5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Second of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (6f) 12 days ago. Tongue strap back on and he looks sure to be in the mix once again. Much better effort when beaten a neck at Kempton 12 days ago; shortlisted from same mark.
9 7th (9) (18/1 -13%) Kento	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Kento 18/1, First run since leaving Tom Clover when eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 6/1) 29 days ago. Back up in trip and needs to raise his game. 0-12 and well held on stable debut last month; needs to step up from that.
6 8th (6) (40/1 -150%) Eight Mile	40 40/1(-150%)	(6) Eight Mile 40/1, 15/2, eighth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f). Off 159 days ahead of this debut for new yard and sports a first-time hood. Wouldn't be without an each-way chance if he puts his best foot forward. Makes his stable debut after five months off; market informative; hood on.

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COLLUSION scored comfortably over this track and trip last time out and a reproduction of that effort may well suffice off 4lb higher. Arlecchino's Gift impressed when making all over this trip at Kempton last month and commands respect off 2lb higher, despite an unfavourable draw. Roman Emperor lost little in defeat when a narrow second at Kempton last time out and another bold bid off an unchanged mark would come as no surprise.

COLLUSION found plenty for pressure when proving 1½ lengths too strong for Alafdhal over this C&D at the end of January and a 4 lb rise may not stop him. Having put in a good shift at Kempton recently, Roman Emperor has to be respected and he is feared most ahead of Arlecchino's Gift and Mighty Gurkha.

Despite being 6lb worse off with his old rival, the less-exposed COLLUSION can confirm January's C&D form with Alafdhal.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (11/1 +31%) The Defiant	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) The Defiant 11/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2024. 10/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 15 days ago. Opposable. Losing run up to 18 and well behind Beaumadier at Lingfield last time.
3 2nd (3) (7/1 +30%) Wedgewood	7 7/1(+30%)	(3) Wedgewood 7/1, Three-time C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 7 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Hasn't got home in her last two starts over C&D and races off the same mark.
4 3rd (4) (3/1 +10%) Buraback	3 3/1(+10%)	(4) Buraback 3/1, Four-time course winner. Four wins from 20 runs last year. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (25/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 9 days ago, not ideally placed. Shortlist material. Four course wins; ran well in a much better race last time; interesting back at this level.
1 4th (1) (5/1 +0%) Nelson Gay	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Nelson Gay 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in February. 16/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, not clear run. Likely to find one or two too good. Three-time course winner whose latest run can be forgiven; capable at this level.
10 5th (10) (40/1 -21%) Anglesey Lad	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Anglesey Lad 40/1, First run since leaving David Loughnane when last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 10/1). Off 146 days and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. 0-11 and best watched now back from another five months off.
6 6th (6) (40/1 -150%) Some Nightmare	40 40/1(-150%)	(6) Some Nightmare 40/1, Course winner. Latest win at Chepstow in September. 10/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft). Off 153 days and he's opposable from a win point of view. 6f course winner, but record suggests this first start in five months may be needed.
7 7th (7) (11/8 +69%) Beaumadier	1.375 11/8(+69%)	(7) Beaumadier 11/8, Winner at Newcastle in January. First run since leaving Daragh Bourke when good second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 12/1) 15 days ago, no match for winner. Place possibilities. 1-18 but ran well to finish second on stable debut at Lingfield last time; considered.
5 8th (5) (16/1 -220%) Basholo	16 16/1(-220%)	(5) Basholo 16/1, Four-time C&D winner. Four wins from 14 runs last year, the latest here in December. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 20 days ago. Solid each-way chance. Last four wins have come over C&D and just beaten by a subsequent winner here last month.
8 9th (8) (40/1 -371%) Bernard Spierpoint	40 40/1(-371%)	(8) Bernard Spierpoint 40/1, 15/2, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f). Off 116 days ahead of this debut for new yard. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Dual C&D winner; worth a market check on stable debut after four months off.

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NELSON GAY would have finished a lot closer but for being denied a clear run at a crucial stage over this track and trip last month, and he gets the vote to atone for that luckless display here. Basholo was a close second at this venue recently and another prominent showing looks likely upped 2lb, while each-way players may want to keep Buraback on side.

BURABACK did well to finish as close as he did in a Class 4 handicap at Chelmsford recently and he is appealing back down in class off the same mark here. If Basholo reproduces the form of her latest C&D second she won't be far away, while Beaumadier and Gustav Graves are others to consider.

This can go to BURABACK who knows his way around here and will find this easier than when third in a Class 4 at Chelmsford last time.

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