1 Sunday 16th March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Sunday 16th March 2025

There were 22 Races on Sunday 16th March 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Chepstow, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 16th March 2025

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

13:40 Curragh Maiden 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/2 -54%) Power Blue	2.5 5/2(-54%)	(1) Power Blue 5/2, Foaled February 1. £44,000 yearling. Space Blues colt. Dam useful Italian 7f winner (including at 2 yrs) out of smart Italian sprinter Charming Woman. Likely type for stable seeking a hat-trick of wins in this contest. May prove best of three runners for the yard that has won the last two editions of this.
6 2nd (6) (13/8 +54%) Slaney View	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(6) Slaney View 13/8, Foaled March 15. Mehmas filly. Half-sister to useful 1m-9.4f winner Glor Tire and 2-y-o 8.6f winner Merchant. Dam unraced sister to smart winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Steip Amach. Respected. Stable has a solid record in this race historically, latest win was with a filly in 2021.
3 3rd (3) (4/1 +84%) Army Leave	4 4/1(+84%)	(3) Army Leave 4/1, Foaled February 17. €1,000 yearling. Invincible Army filly. Dam lightly raced out of useful winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner) Sharleez. Cheap yearling, trainer can have one ready early, others have better pedigree claims.
2 4th (2) (12/1 -100%) Zaltan	12 12/1(-100%)	(2) Zaltan 12/1, Foaled April 2. €37,000 yearling. Lucky Vega colt. Dam, 5.5f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 1m-1½m winner Glen Force from family of very smart winner up to 1m Zafeen. Dam was a useful sprinter for Willie McCreery, could be well primed for this.
4 5th (4) (15/2 -7%) Leblon Beach	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(4) Leblon Beach 15/2, Foaled March 18. £5,000 yearling. Ubettabelieveit filly. Closely related to 6f winner Dorney Lake and half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Peggy's Angel and 6f winner Mrs Discombe. Dam 7f winner. One of 3 runners for yard with a strong recent record in this. Cheapest of the three runners for the yard, plenty of speed in the pedigree.
5 6th (5) (18/1 +18%) Ski Supreme	18 18/1(+18%)	(5) Ski Supreme 18/1, Foaled March 1. €45,000 foal, Supremacy filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Glen Esk. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to useful 9.5f-11.4f winner Birch Grove. Dam won over 6f, dual-purpose stable but not typically associated with juvenile winners.
8 7th (8) (25/1 +38%) Venerated	25 25/1(+38%)	(8) Venerated 25/1, Foaled January 31. Kodi Bear filly. Dam, French 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart 1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Paris Winds. Dam won in France at two, a rare runner in this sphere for this jumping yard.

LTO Selection:

Adrian Murray has won this race for the past two years with smart juveniles and riding arrangements suggest POWER BLUE is the pick of his trio. The Space Blues colt from a useful Italian family cost 44,000 pounds as a yearling. Jim Bolger has had many sharp early two-year-olds over the years and he relies on Slaney View, who is by Mehmas and out of a Vocalised mare who has already produced two winners. Zaltan, by Lucky Vega and out of a Listed winner, and the Supremacy filly Ski Supreme are others to consider.

Adrian Murray has won the last 2 runnings of this with smart sorts so it might be best to focus on his trio, with POWER BLUE preferred to Leblon Beach and Stonezilian before any betting clues are known. Slaney View also makes paper appeal in a race where the market should help to shape things.

Three runners here for Adrian Murray who has won the last two editions of the race. David Egan's mount POWER BLUE gets the vote

13:52 Market Rasen Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (1/2 -100%) Star Of Guiting	0.5 1/2(-100%)	(2) Star Of Guiting 1/2, Made a winning hurdling debut in a similar race at Exeter in December and has bettered that form in defeat under a penalty at Newbury and Hereford, finding less than looked likely last time. Excellent opportunity with Lundi Noir coming out. Successful hurdle debut at Exeter and since placed at Newbury and Hereford; contender.
3 2nd (3) (2/1 +64%) Mad Maxios	2 2/1(+64%)	(3) Mad Maxios 2/1, Maxios gelding from the family of smart hurdler/useful chaser (stays 2½m) Le Patriote. Attracted some support but held back by inexperience when well held on debut at Hereford (Star of Guiting clear in third) 3 weeks ago. Needs to leave that behind now tongue tied. 25l fourth of five on Hereford debut (11-4), 22l behind Star of Guiting; likely improver.
4 3rd (4) (12/1 -33%) Popa Rich	12 12/1(-33%)	(4) Popa Rich 12/1, Shaped a bit better than first time up given a more patient ride when second back at Sedgefield in October. Plenty more needed against the penalised winner, though. Well beaten both starts, last time finishing 19l second at Sedgefield; others stronger.

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

STAR OF GUITING, who won a similar event at Exeter in December, has been consistent and probably has further success within range. He can put his superior experience to good use. Popa Rich and Mad Maxios have both been well held in previous starts but perhaps the latter can make some progress with a tongue-tie added for just his second start.

An excellent opportunity for STAR OF GUITING to resume winning ways under a penalty. Popa Rich can follow him home.

Exeter winner STAR OF GUITING is taken to confirm Hereford form with Max Maxios who should improve for that run.

14:02 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (1/2 -25%) Jena D'oudairies	0.5 1/2(-25%)	(6) Jena D'oudairies 1/2, Bumper winner last spring. Fair form when placed in mares' maiden/novice hurdles this winter and while she was disappointing on handicap debut last month, this looks a very good opening. Bumper winner; yet to build on promising hurdle debut but this is weak; upped in trip.
1 2nd (1) (7/2 +13%) Bellas Bridge	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Bellas Bridge 7/2, Successful sole outing in Irish points and built on encouraging Rules debut when landing a 9-runner bumper at Ludlow in January 2024. Failed to come close to that level both starts over hurdles, reportedly breaking blood vessel on back of another breathing op at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Hood on. Point/useful bumper winner; things yet to go to plan over hurdles but still early days.
2 3rd (2) (16/1 +20%) Benignitas	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) Benignitas 16/1, Modest Irish maiden on Flat in 2021. Has since won in points and displayed some ability when third of 12 at Chepstow (sent off 125/1) last month. Winning pointer; ran okay in a 2m novice hurdle here last month; place claims again.
9 4th (9) (66/1 -32%) Edna E Mode	66 66/1(-32%)	(9) Edna E Mode 66/1, Modest maiden on the Flat but displayed no aptitude for hurdling both starts during the autumn for Stuart Edmunds. Visor on first time in this code. Low-grade Flat maiden who hasn't completed either hurdle start; no appeal.
3 5th (3) (40/1 -100%) Carro Attrezzi	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Carro Attrezzi 40/1, Blue Bresil mare out of a maiden hurdler who stayed 2¾m, herself a half-sister to smart chaser (stayed 21f) Easter Meteor. Yard is hardly a regular source of winning newcomers and others make more appeal. Dam a maiden from a good jumping family; betting to guide on racecourse debut.
4 6th (4) (40/1 -21%) Clover Pass	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) Clover Pass 40/1, Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler but she's shown little in the way of promise herself so far, including in handicaps. Poor hurdle form and shouldn't be good enough back in maiden company.
5 \|PU\| (5) (11/1 +21%) Gloria Gainer	11 11/1(+21%)	(5) Gloria Gainer 11/1, Fifth foal, half-sister to fairly useful 23f hurdle winner Hi Ho Phoenix (by Phoenix Reach). Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (stayed 3½m) Up The Beat. Half-sister to a winning hurdler; dam from good jumping family; starts out in a weak race.
7 \|PU\| (7) (33/1 -32%) Miss Tiara	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Miss Tiara 33/1, Kayf Tara mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler Honey Jack. Dam (c123/h120), 2¾m-3¼m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to dual bumper winner Gaillimh A Chroi. Had wind surgery ahead of debut and didn't show much in a bumper at Exeter last month. Dropped away in the straight in an Exeter bumper (2m, heavy); can do better in time.

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

JENA D'OUDAIRIES failed to fire at Kempton last time but Paul Nicholls' mare is the one to beat based on her two previous placed efforts, including a good second at Wincanton on Boxing Day. The main threat may prove to be Bellas Bridge, who also disappointed when last seen but the first-time application of a hood may see an improved effort. Benignitas is the pick of the remainder.

JENA D'OUDAIRIES isn't totally bombproof on the back of a tame handicap debut but with credible rivals very thin on the ground, she really should land this. Bellas Bridge would be a major threat if able to get near her bumper form.

Jena D'Oudairies has the best hurdle form but BELLAS BRIDGE was of similar ability in bumpers and may yet do better in this sphere.

14:10 Curragh Handicap 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (18/1 +45%) Tommy Mcjohn	18 18/1(+45%)	(12) Tommy Mcjohn 18/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Dundalk (5f) 30 days ago. No doubts about his fitness, needs to improve on the form shown at Dundalk lately.
3 1st (3) (8/1 +27%) Back Down Under	8 8/1(+27%)	(3) Back Down Under 8/1, Course winner. Respectable eighth of 16 in handicap (22/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) 169 days ago. Winner over 7f here last June, often placed at sprint distances so not ruled out.
9 2nd (9) (7/1 +13%) Dark Viper	7 7/1(+13%)	(9) Dark Viper 7/1, Fell in juvenile hurdle (40/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 113 days ago. Fair but frustrating maiden. Maiden who finished second on seven occasions last season, capable of getting in the mix.
1 3rd (1) (9/1 +36%) Tai Tam Bay	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Tai Tam Bay 9/1, 3/1, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Cork (6f, soft) 166 days ago. Won first time up last season. Ended last season with second of five at Cork, sole win came last April over 6f at Naas.
7 4th (7) (25/1 +38%) Catherine Chroi	25 25/1(+38%)	(7) Catherine Chroi 25/1, Six wins from 19 runs last year. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 20/1, last of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 16 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Nine-time winner, well below best on last two Dundalk outings, Colin Keane sticks with her.
11 5th (11) (12/1 -20%) Loingseoir	12 12/1(-20%)	(11) Loingseoir 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Fairyhouse in September. Creditable fifth of 26 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft, 28/1) 133 days ago. Booking of Burns a plus. Two 1m course wins, won over 7f last year, vulnerable at 6f, talented apprentice booked.
10 6th (10) (11/1 -69%) New Theory	11 11/1(-69%)	(10) New Theory 11/1, 11/1, career best when winning 9-runner maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft) when last seen. Off 144 days. Chased home 112-rated Camille Pissarro first time up as a 2-y-o so must be of interest on handicap debut here under promising claimer. Signed off last season with a 5f Navan maiden win, raised 12lb, useful 7lb claimed again.
8 7th (8) (4/1 +71%) Rathbranchurch	4 4/1(+71%)	(8) Rathbranchurch 4/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 8/1, below form fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (5f, good to soft) when last seen, not ideally placed. Off 133 days. Gone well fresh and one to note. Tough sort who held his form well during a very busy campaign last season.
2 8th (2) (12/1 -71%) Clonmacash	12 12/1(-71%)	(2) Clonmacash 12/1, Latest win at Dundalk in February. 4/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 16 days ago. Been in top form but needs to carry that on back on turf. Two wins and three seconds from his last five Dundalk starts, best over 7f but respected.
14 9th (14) (80/1 -142%) Only Spoofing	80 80/1(-142%)	(14) Only Spoofing 80/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Dundalk (5f) 123 days ago. Poor record fresh overall. Veteran has won 13 of his 92 starts, his 0-14 record at this venue is a negative.
13 10th (13) (7/1 +50%) Mount Ruapehu	7 7/1(+50%)	(13) Mount Ruapehu 7/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (13/2) at this course (5f, good to soft) 133 days ago. First run for yard after leaving A. Slattery. 1-27 record on turf is a concern, several good runs at this venue last year, new yard now.
5 11th (5) (6/1 +40%) Clever And Cute	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Clever And Cute 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, unseated rider early in handicap at Listowel (9f, good to soft) 174 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Booking of Coakley a plus. Open to improvement this year. Has shown ability in testing conditions over longer distances, 6f may be a bit sharp.
4 12th (4) (9/1 +55%) Dynamic Force	9 9/1(+55%)	(4) Dynamic Force 9/1, Below form eighth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Dundalk (8f) 44 days ago. Back down in trip. Fit from Dundalk, fair chance judged on C&D second last summer though ground was quick.
15 13th (15) (40/1 0%) I'll Be Handy	40 40/1(0%)	(15) I'll Be Handy 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, good to soft, 17/2) 150 days ago. Back down in trip. Uphill task. Ninth of 14 in the Birdcatcher Nursery on only handicap start, never better than sixth.

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

CLEVER AND CUTE was placed twice in maidens on testing ground last year and this is effectively her first handicap having unseated rider when hitting a rail soon after the start on her latest start at Listowel. She hails from a family that the yard has done well with in the past including Group 3 winner Clever And Cool. Tai Tam Bay got a hefty rise for an impressive win on her reappearance at Naas last spring but held her form well throughout the year, while course winner Back Down Under and New Theory are others to note.

NEVER SHOUT NEVER has been in top form at Dundalk (third on Friday) and has some good runs here to his name so could be the way to go. New Theory is very interesting on her return/handicap debut having opened her account when last seen and chased home the now 112-rated Camille Pissarro first time up as a 2-y-o. Rathbranchurch is another to note having gone well fresh, while Clever And Cute could have more to offer for Jim Bolger this term.

It could pay to take a chance with NEW THEORY who signed off last season with a 5f maiden win at Navan. Clonmacash is a danger

14:22 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (12/1 +0%) Taymount	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Taymount 12/1, Milan gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler winner/chaser Charles Ritz. Off the mark in points at third attempt in December and starts out at a very realistic level. Point winner in December; faces quite a tough test on his hurdles/stable debut..
3 1st (3) (5/4 +17%) Groovy Blue	1.25 5/4(+17%)	(3) Groovy Blue 5/4, Well held in Newbury bumper for Emma Lavelle but a different proposition for new stable when winning a similar race at Fontwell last May. Low-key start over hurdles but had a breathing op and showed a bit more when third of 4 at Ascot last month, albeit in a slowly-run race. Bumper winner who was a good third of four at Ascot last time (form sound); good claims.
5 2nd (5) (7/2 +22%) Joining Force	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Joining Force 7/2, £42,000 5-y-o, Workforce gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Couleur France. Runner-up on second of 2 starts in Irish points and fair start to Rules career when third in a Chepstow bumper in October. Also showed ability on hurdles bow and this trip sure to suit. Irish point second; third in a bumper and then fifth in strong novice hurdle; chance.
6 3rd (6) (9/1 -80%) Mikimoto	9 9/1(-80%)	(6) Mikimoto 9/1, Successful only start in bumpers for Henry Daly. Promise over hurdles for new yard, runner-up first 2 starts and possibly needed the run after 10 months off when fourth in a Stratford maiden (22f) in October. Subsequent handicap efforts disappointing but he's back in class in easier race. Visored. Bumper winner; second in two novices; pulled up last twice; new headgear; bit to prove.
1 4th (1) (15/2 +17%) Away For The Night	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(1) Away For The Night 15/2, Went backwards from encouraging bumper debut at Windsor in January and was never really a factor sent hurdling at Wincanton (15.2f). Upped markedly in trip. Well beaten on hurdles debut on soft; needs to improve for good ground and longer trip.
2 5th (2) (22/1 -120%) El Rayo	22 22/1(-120%)	(2) El Rayo 22/1, Seventh of 12 in a Doncaster bumper for Paul Webber in January 2024. Positive start sent hurdling for a new yard after 9 months off when third at Huntingdon but failed badly to repeat that effort at Newbury in December. Up in trip. Close third on good ground on debut; pulled up on soft next time; good ground will suit.
4 6th (4) (5/1 +44%) Hung Jury	5 5/1(+44%)	(4) Hung Jury 5/1, €24,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 25f) Champion Court (by Court Cave). Multiple winning pointer who shaped like a stayer when fifth of 12 at Chepstow last month. May need more time. Has won five of his 21 points; fair fifth on hurdles debut; looks more one for handicaps.
8 7th (8) (250/1 -150%) Lady Fortune	250 250/1(-150%)	(8) Lady Fortune 250/1, Looks very limited on early evidence. Modest efforts in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; tongue-tie tried; hard to fancy.

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

Mikimoto showed promise in his earlier starts and it would be harsh to judge him on the face value of being pulled up the last twice. Those efforts came in stiffer-looking races and the son of Scorpion could fare better dropping back in trip with a visor added. However, preference is for GROOVY BLUE, who sets the standard according to the official ratings and can progress further on just his second start after wind surgery. El Rayo also commands respect.

JOINING FORCE promises to relish this step up in trip and with the scope to do better over hurdles given the promise of his bumper run, he could be the answer to what is an open race. Groovy Blue and Mikimoto have achieved the most of these over obstacles and look the main threats.

This can go to GROOVY BLUE, who ran creditably when third in what looked a strong, small-field novice at Ascot last time.

14:32 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (125/1 +50%) Minneigh Mozze	125 125/1(+50%)	(4) Minneigh Mozze 125/1, Down the field in 2 bumpers for this yard before making little impact over hurdles for Sheila Lewis. Well held completed start for this yard and impossible to fancy. Ten-race maiden with a basement handicap mark and she's outclassed back in a maiden.
2 1st (2) (9/4 +25%) Histrionic	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(2) Histrionic 9/4, Fair in bumpers and showed aptitude for hurdling after 8 months off (had breathing op) fitted with a tongue strap when fourth in 12-runner maiden at Warwick (21f) in December. Upped to this trip and matched that form at Uttoxeter 5 weeks ago (behind Newton Tornado). Retains potential. Just over 3l behind Newton Tornado at Uttoxeter but that effort brings him into this.
3 2nd (3) (1/2 +13%) Newton Tornado	0.5 1/2(+13%)	(3) Newton Tornado 1/2, £85,000 buy after winning an Irish point in May and placed all 4 starts over hurdles, failing to land the odds when second at Uttoxeter last month (ahead of Histrionic). Drying ground may help and the one to beat. Performed to a good level over hurdles and held a Cheltenham entry until late.
1 3rd (1) (8/1 -60%) Gaelic Rambler	8 8/1(-60%)	(1) Gaelic Rambler 8/1, €80,000 4-y-o, fifth foal, dam (h109), 3m/25f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/winning chaser in France Aubane (winner at 17f/2¼m). Runner-up both starts in Irish points in spring 2024 and had a breathing op ahead of Rules debut for successful yard. Tongue tie on. Runner-up in both his Irish points, latterly behind one who is now with Paul Nicholls.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

NEWTON TORNADO arrives here on the back of three seconds and that includes a narrow defeat over 2m7f at Uttoxeter last time. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give him a big chance here. Histrionic was a place behind the selection at Uttoxeter and could chase him home once again, although Gaelic Rambler has to be noted on his Rules debut.

With drying ground likely to help NEWTON TORNADO see this out, he can get it right at the fifth time of asking. Histrionic finished behind the selection last time and may chase him home again unless Gaelic Rambler is an above-average point recruit.

Gaelic Rambler is the unknown but NEWTON TORNADO should confirm Uttoxeter placings with Histrionic.

14:40 Curragh Handicap 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (16/1 -33%) I Am Superman	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) I Am Superman 16/1, Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) 16 days ago. Down in trip. Blinkers back on. Others are more persuasive. e Hasn't been running badly on the AW but he's essentially a 7f/1m horse.
10 1st (10) (18/5 +55%) Laugh A Minute	3.6 18/5(+55%)	(10) Laugh A Minute 18/5, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (5f, 18/1) on reappearance 23 days ago. That should have put him spot on for this and the yard is in form. Exposed 10yo but ran well on the AW last time and he's a better horse on turf.
8 2nd (8) (5/1 +77%) Love Billy Boy	5 5/1(+77%)	(8) Love Billy Boy 5/1, 25/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (1m) when last seen in October (final start for Richard Hannon). Down in trip on return for new stable and possibly best watched. Ex-Hannon horse; ran a number of good races last year, though was kept mostly to 7f.
1 3rd (1) (17/2 -6%) Big Gossey	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(1) Big Gossey 17/2, Four-time C&D winner. Also won over 7f here in November. Fit from 3 outings at Dundalk this year. Not discounted despite his big weight. Grand servant who loves it here and returns on the back of competitive shows on the AW.
6 4th (6) (14/1 -180%) Apache Outlaw	14 14/1(-180%)	(6) Apache Outlaw 14/1, Course winner in October and added 2 more wins at Dundalk to end 2024. Third of 4 in conditions event at Dundalk (8f, 5/2) on reappearance 9 days ago. Back down in trip. Considered for McGuinness. Should be well handicapped off this lower turf mark but soft ground could be troublesome.
9 5th (9) (18/1 -13%) Staysound Susie	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Staysound Susie 18/1, Latest win at Cork (6f, soft) in October. Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Naas (6f, good to soft, 12/1) later that month. Off 155 days. Much depends on whether she's primed after the break. Went up 8lb for winning so well at Cork in Oct and that seemed to find her out next time.
5 6th (5) (5/1 +38%) Stag Night	5 5/1(+38%)	(5) Stag Night 5/1, C&D winner. 10/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Naas (6f) on final start in October. Runner-up over 5f here on 2024 reappearance. Respected under Billy Lee. Only 2lb higher than for his last win at Cork 12 months ago and he goes well fresh.
4 7th (4) (16/1 -33%) Betsen	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Betsen 16/1, Winner at Down Royal in September. 13/8, fourth of 5 in conditions event at Dundalk (5f) in October. Off 163 days. Makes handicap debut. Flashes of smart form in his nine races and should have a future in handicaps.
12 8th (12) (11/1 +50%) Emerald Harmony	11 11/1(+50%)	(12) Emerald Harmony 11/1, 13/2, last of 9 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) when last seen in October. A watching brief is advised on return. Only 1-11 but mostly consisent; this 4yo filly could yet be open to some improvement.
2 9th (2) (17/2 -6%) Go Athletico	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(2) Go Athletico 17/2, Won Group 3 over C&D in 2023 but operating below that level in listed/Group level last season, including in France in October (only run for Gerard Mosse). Has rejoined Ado McGuinness ahead of reappearance. Interesting down in grade with Colin Keane up. Also wears first-time headgear combination. Has possibilities off this mark should the new headgear work after a break.
7 10th (7) (15/2 -67%) Merisi Diamond	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(7) Merisi Diamond 15/2, Won a big-field C&D handicap on 2024 reappearance. Progressed to win twice more in the autumn. Creditable fourth of 26 in handicap (9/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) on final start. Enters calculations on return. Goes well here; has shown that he can live with this mark and go well fresh.
11 11th (11) (12/1 +0%) Rappell	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) Rappell 12/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. 11/1, respectable seventh of 15 in handicap at this course (5f, good to soft) in September, finishing with running left. Off 169 days. Does have a bit to prove off his current mark, even with a 7lb claimer up top.

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

BIG GOSSEY continues to hold his form well despite his advancing years and returns to his favourite track with strong claims. The selection has won seven times at this venue including three premier handicaps over C&D and having signed off on a winning note on the turf here last November, he's performed with credit on three outings at Dundalk this year. Merisi Diamond and Stag Night both handle soft ground well and are two for the shortlist, while Love Billy Boy won on testing ground at Chester last year for Richard Hannon and is an interesting addition to Ger O'Leary's yard.

It might be worth taking a chance on the class-dropping GO ATHLETICO, with the booking of Colin Keane taking the eye. This former C&D Group 3 winner is also equipped with a first-time headgear combination and confidence in his chance would be increased if the betting vibes are strong. Laugh A Minute should be primed for this after a decent reappearance effort at Dundalk and is second choice ahead of Stag Night and the other Ado McGuinness runner Apache Outlaw.

This looks very open. MERISI DIAMOND returned from a similar break to win on this card 12 months ago.

14:52 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (15/8 -50%) Smart Casual	1.875 15/8(-50%)	(5) Smart Casual 15/8, Strong in the betting and kept up his run of placings as he finished second of 5 at Leicester (2m) last week, still a maiden but looking more straightforward in first-time cheekpieces. This could be the day his luck changes. Not the best of jumpers; mistake three out cost him his chance when 2nd last week.
4 1st (4) (9/2 +31%) Too Cool Forshrule	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(4) Too Cool Forshrule 9/2, Little show in novice/maiden hurdles but switches straight to fences for handicap debut and no surprise if he were capable of better for yard which is an up-and-coming force. Irish point second; modest form over hurdles but better expected on chase/handicap debut.
3 2nd (3) (10/3 -11%) Mutual Respect	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(3) Mutual Respect 10/3, Won back-to-back handicaps at Worcester and Bangor in the autumn but good run of form came to an end when last seen at Plumpton at Christmas. Still on a workable mark if he can get back on the up after 3 months away. Two wins in the autumn; not so good over 2m3f latest but still feasibly treated; chance.
6 3rd (6) (11/2 +45%) Pittsburg	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(6) Pittsburg 11/2, Losing run is mounting up (last victory came 14 starts ago over C&D in July) and he's disappointed at Huntingdon the last twice. C&D winner in 2023; out of form and hard to fancy after tailed off on Wednesday.
2 4th (2) (7/1 +36%) Ballywood	7 7/1(+36%)	(2) Ballywood 7/1, Evidently isn't the force of old but tumbled in the weights and in the frame on his last 2 visits here under this rider. Drops back in trip down another 2 lb and wouldn't dismiss. Formerly useful; creditable efforts last 2 runs here (2m3f); trip no problem; place chance.
1 \|U\| (1) (11/1 -10%) Bold Jury	11 11/1(-10%)	(1) Bold Jury 11/1, Placed on the last of his 3 starts in Irish points and showed a bit on hurdling debut at Uttoxeter in December. Ran out next time and well beaten at Wetherby latest. Quickly switches to chasing. Fair form in Irish points; mixed efforts over hurdles for this yard; handicap/chase debut.

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

SMART CASUAL, who has been consistent since switching to chasing, earns the vote based on his reliability and potential to make further progress from a workable mark. Ballywood has a similar recent profile to the selection and the veteran is another must for consideration, while Mutual Respect appeals with the drop back to this trip noted as a positive factor.

SMART CASUAL ran well in first-time cheekpieces at Leicester last week and could finally open his account if the headgear works as well again. An improved showing from Too Cool Forshrule now chasing for his burgeoning yard could be on the cards, while veteran Ballywood should give his running here once more.

This looks a trappy race in which the suggestion is MUTUAL RESPECT, who won two chases in the autumn. Ballywood is next best.

15:02 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/1 +67%) Ask Brewster	4 4/1(+67%)	(6) Ask Brewster 4/1, Hurdles/point winner who scored on chasing debut at Ludlow (3m) on return. Ran his best race since behind a couple of these at Taunton last month but didn't impress with his jumping. Down another 2 lb. Has ground to make up with two of these on his latest Taunton effort.
1 2nd (1) (11/2 -57%) Safe Destination	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Safe Destination 11/2, A reformed character this season, taking handicaps at Southwell and Taunton under this rider while the pair did well again when second contesting a 0-110 for the first time at the latter track 4 weeks ago. Nudged up 1 lb and can give another good account. Probably his best effort yet when second off his career-high mark at Taunton (2m7f).
5 3rd (5) (3/1 +0%) Militaire	3 3/1(+0%)	(5) Militaire 3/1, No match for a thriving sort at Southwell last time but went about things in a much more likeable manner than on his chasing debut after being strong in the betting. One to consider up in trip. Second over 2m4f latest and on breeding he has every chance of staying this new trip.
8 4th (8) (20/1 +20%) Wot You Wearing	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Wot You Wearing 20/1, Modest handicap hurdler (last 2 wins here) who hasn't really fired of late and has work to do now going chasing. Three-time hurdle winner but out of form in that discipline of late and now goes chasing.
7 \|F\| (7) (7/2 +0%) The Midwife	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(7) The Midwife 7/2, Continues in top form, opening account over fences in C&D handicap last month before a fine run under a penalty at Warwick, making a big move into contention despite a series of errors and seeing her race out well. Leading claims. C&D winner and solid effort off this mark when second at Warwick last time.
9 \|PU\| (9) (10/3 +17%) Dreams Of Diamonds	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(9) Dreams Of Diamonds 10/3, Placed all 4 completed starts over fences, albeit a bit flattered by his proximity to the winner at Ffos Las 4 weeks ago, his jumping not so clean as it might have been. Bit more needed. Bang there in 3m handicap chases on his last three starts; unlikely to be far away.
3 \|PU\| (3) (22/1 +0%) Castle Daragh	22 22/1(+0%)	(3) Castle Daragh 22/1, Point winner who made a successful start under Rules in C&D hunter chase last spring. However, he has failed to complete on all 3 starts this term, including in a handicap at Taunton last time. Has it all to prove. Potentially on a useful mark but easy to have reservations after three pull-ups.

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

The in-form Safe Destination has to be of interest once again, although he could be vulnerable off his current mark. As a result, preference is for MILITAIRE, who was only beaten a length when second over 2m4f at Southwell last time. This step up in trip may bring about the required improvement to go one better. The Midwife is also noted.

THE MIDWIFE has made a fine start over fences and can deliver again at Chepstow. Militaire ran well at Southwell last time and is respected up in trip. Safe Destination is another to consider.

Most of them look handicapped about right but MILITAIRE has the potential to improve for this longer distance.

15:10 Curragh Maiden 7f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (2/1 +71%) Bint Queen Kindly	2 2/1(+71%)	(5) Bint Queen Kindly 2/1, Night of Thunder filly. Closely related to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Queen Me and half-sister to useful 5f/5.4f winner Alia Choice. Appealing on pedigree and Guineas entry catches the eye. Night Of Thunder filly; likeable pedigree and she's in the Irish 1,000 Guineas.
6 2nd (6) (7/2 +65%) Copacabana Sands	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(6) Copacabana Sands 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden at 2 yrs. Off 145 days. First run for yard after leaving Diego Dias. Work to do. 0-5 but shown good form and respected back in a maiden for her new trainer.
12 3rd (12) (10/3 +39%) Murkala	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(12) Murkala 10/3, Thrice-raced filly. 5/1, fifth of 15 in maiden at Tipperary (7.4f, good to firm) when last seen, not knocked about. Off 7 months. Suspect she'll do better over further. Didn't really build on her fourth to top-class Lake Victoria but there's time yet.
19 4th (19) (13/2 -420%) Win Me Over	6.5 13/2(-420%)	(19) Win Me Over 13/2, Kingman filly. Sister to top-class winner up to 1m Palace Pier, closely related to 1¼m winner Tatweej and half-sister to 9.5f winner Tiger Beetle. Ticks all the boxes on paper and this could be a winnable opening. Has no fancy entries but has some pedigree and the betting should be revealing.
9 5th (9) (100/1 -100%) Gotomylovely	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Gotomylovely 100/1, Once-raced filly. 33/1, thirteenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut, very slowly away. Off 114 days. Weak in the betting at 33-1 when beating only one home on the AW in November (1m).
8 6th (8) (66/1 -100%) Echinacea	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Echinacea 66/1, £38,000 yearling, Masar filly. Dam 1¼m/10.4f winner, including Winter Hill Stakes. £38,000 yearling; first foal out of a multiple 1m2f winner, including a Group 3.
15 7th (15) (50/1 +24%) Thakheera	50 50/1(+24%)	(15) Thakheera 50/1, Make Believe filly. Dam, 7f-1¼m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Raven's Lady out of unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Best of The Bests. Dam a smart 7f-1m2f winner (RPR 100) and half-sister to 6f Group 2 winner Raven's Lady.
3 8th (3) (80/1 -21%) Aherla Rock	80 80/1(-21%)	(3) Aherla Rock 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 22/1, eleventh of 16 in maiden at Galway (7f, good) 6 months ago. Well bred and cost a bit. Might be one to pick up a small handicap. Sixth in an AW trial and beaten about 14l in her two races under rules.
4 9th (4) (20/1 +50%) Al What	20 20/1(+50%)	(4) Al What 20/1, €9,000 yearling, resold €24,000 yearling, Al Wukair filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1m winners Walking Painting and Westridge. Well related and her stable won this with a newcomer 12 months ago (16-1).
10 10th (10) (10/1 -54%) Kitty Rickets	10 10/1(-54%)	(10) Kitty Rickets 10/1, Thrice-raced filly. Fourth of 16 in maiden (7/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 162 days ago. Looks one for handicaps. Latest fourth in a C&D maiden last October makes for good reading; in the mix.
17 11th (17) (33/1 0%) Vega's Muse	33 33/1(0%)	(17) Vega's Muse 33/1, Twice-raced filly. 22/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at this C&D (good) 7 months ago. Showed some promise in Leopardstown/Curragh maidens last year and could do better at three.
14 12th (14) (50/1 -79%) Saol Nios Gile	50 50/1(-79%)	(14) Saol Nios Gile 50/1, Verbal Dexterity filly. Dam unraced. First foal; dam unraced half-sister to Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner Eastern Voice.
7 13th (7) (200/1 -100%) Curroy Lady	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) Curroy Lady 200/1, Once-raced filly. 100/1, tenth of 15 in maiden at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) on debut. Off 146 days. 100-1 when finishing tenth of 15 in a 1m maiden on slow ground at Gowran.
21 14th (21) (80/1 -21%) Real Petite	80 80/1(-21%)	(21) Real Petite 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 125/1, eighth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) 46 days ago. Significantly down in trip. RESERVE. First reserve; low level of form in two races at Dundalk, over 1m and 1m2f.
11 15th (11) (66/1 -65%) Miss Crinshawn	66 66/1(-65%)	(11) Miss Crinshawn 66/1, €5,000 yearling, Profitable filly. Dam ran once out of winning close relative of Fiesolana, smart winner up to 1¼m. Wears hood. 5,000euros yearling; not overly appealing on pedigree and hood is fitted for debut.
1 16th (1) (150/1 -50%) Onemorestar	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Onemorestar 150/1, Once-raced filly. 80/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft) on debut. Off 155 days. 80-1 when down the field in a 7f Naas maiden last October (yielding).
13 17th (13) (125/1 -25%) Oiche Rua	125 125/1(-25%)	(13) Oiche Rua 125/1, Twice-raced filly. Eighth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 40/1) 32 days ago, not knocked about. Beaten in the region of 10l in two 7f maidens at Dundalk and one for another day.
16 18th (16) (50/1 -25%) Uluwatu	50 50/1(-25%)	(16) Uluwatu 50/1, €20,000 yearling, Belardo filly. Closely related to useful 7f winner Ship of Dreams and half-sister to useful 6f winner Woodford General and winner up to 7f Nibras Bounty. 20,000euros; closely related to 7f AW/8.4f turf Listed winner Ship Of Dreams (RPR 104).
2 19th (2) (100/1 -52%) Prime Sign	100 100/1(-52%)	(2) Prime Sign 100/1, £34,000 yearling, Footstepsinthesand filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Vultar. Sixth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 12/1) on debut. Off 107 days. Footstepsinthesand filly who ran okay to be mid-division at Dundalk in November.
20 20th (20) (80/1 +0%) Woodlea	80 80/1(+0%)	(20) Woodlea 80/1, €42,000 foal, Wooded filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner Ernesto de La Cruz and half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner La Cumbia. Dam unraced. Cost 20,000euros; 11th foal; closely related to French 6f 2yo winner Ernesto De La Cruz.

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

WIN ME OVER is Aidan O'Brien's sole representative from three entries at the five-day stage and the Kingman filly is bred to be smart, being a sister to top-class miler Palace Pier. Saol Nios Gile and Bint Queen Kindly are other newcomers to keep an eye on in the market. Murkala made a promising debut over C&D but didn't really progress in two subsequent starts, while Wannabe Royal was placed on both outings at Dundalk over the winter. Kitty Rickets showed promise in three maidens last year, while Copacabana Sands was unlucky in running when a close third in a valuable Naas event over this trip last autumn.

WIN ME OVER ticks plenty of boxes on paper as a full sister to the mighty Palace Pier and she can make a successful debut for Ballydoyle. Bint Queen Kindly is another well-bred newcomer for a top yard and interestingly holds a Guineas entry, so she must be respected. Wannabe Royal might be the pick of those with experience and the betting may point the way.

Some of those with experience have already performed to a good level, notably COPACABANA SANDS, Kitty Rickets and Murkala.

15:22 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (15/8 +6%) Gms Prince	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(5) Gms Prince 15/8, Posted another creditable effort (placed on last three outings) when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft, 15/2) last month, not ideally placed having been held-up in a modestly-run affair. Yard haven't been among the winners, but this looks a decent opportunity. 0-17; right in the reckoning after decent efforts in handicaps on last three starts.
4 1st (4) (3/1 +10%) Let's Sail Away	3 3/1(+10%)	(4) Let's Sail Away 3/1, Winner of sole start between the flags a year ago. Best effort of his 5 under starts under Rules was when fourth of 13 in a Uttoxeter maiden (15.7f, heavy) in April but he's looked unconvincing on two starts in handicaps, shaping no better in first-time cheekpieces (retained) latest. Needs more. Point winner; ordinary hurdles form including in two handicaps on last two starts.
2 2nd (2) (11/1 -214%) Hardy Buck	11 11/1(-214%)	(2) Hardy Buck 11/1, Placed in a couple of points prior to a better effort when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f, good to soft). Well-below form on final run for Barry Bannan on New Years' Day, pulled-up over fences. He's been found a weak race for his return to hurdles/stable debut and may bounce back. Maiden; £2,000 buy in October; chance on his second in a 2m7f h'cap hurdle on stable debut.
1 3rd (1) (85/40 +47%) Seek Him There	2.125 85/40(+47%)	(1) Seek Him There 85/40, Showed something akin to pick of his bumper form when runner-up on third start in maidens at Southwell (15.8f) in December. Yet to hit those heights in handicaps, although he would have found the trip on the sharp side at Doncaster last time and he might yet improve for this step up in distance. Best run when 2nd in maiden hurdle; disappointing in two handicaps since but this is weak.
3 \|PU\| (3) (40/1 -100%) Red Trail	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Red Trail 40/1, Four-time winner on the Flat for Andrew McNamara in Ireland but more miss than hit over hurdles as proved in two underwhelming starts for new yard, failing to beat another horse home. Tried in first-time tongue tie but is difficult to fancy on recent evidence. Four-time Flat winner in Ireland; well beaten in h'cap hurdles last twice; tongue-tie on.

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

HARDY BUCK failed to land a blow on last month's chasing debut and has subsequently switched trainers. Alexander Gibbons' new charge gets another chance reverting to the smaller obstacles, only 2lb higher than when finishing a creditable runner-up over timber at Fakenham in December. Gms Prince has been threatening to finally open his account and finished a respectable third over a longer trip here on his latest start, while Seek Him There may prove best of the remainder.

In a modest affair, GMS PRINCE may prove the most solid option arriving on the back of three creditable placed efforts, and this looks a decent opportunity for him to break his maiden tag while earning a welcome winner for the yard. Seek Him There is next best, having offered some promise in novice company, and he could improve back up in trip, while the inconsistent Hardy Buck could feature on stable debut, if on a going day.

This unappealing novice handicap looks an ideal opportunity for GMS PRINCE (nap) to get off the mark on his 15th run over hurdles.

15:37 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (5/1 +38%) Greyval	5 5/1(+38%)	(7) Greyval 5/1, Won twice as a juvenile hurdler. 0-9 in handicaps but placed at Wincanton and Fakenham this winter and perhaps 3m stretched her at Ascot last time. Thereabouts back down in trip. Has yet to win a handicap but has threatened and 2m7f looked too far the last time.
4 2nd (4) (5/2 +58%) Shantwopointfive	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(4) Shantwopointfive 5/2, Irish point winner who landed a 2¾m Cartmel maiden hurdle last May and resumed progression when readily seeing off 10 rivals in 20.5f Southwell handicap last month. Creditable second of 3 off this mark at Exeter (17f) since. Return to a longer trip will suit. Respected. Bumped into one last time; open to further progress, especially at this trip.
9 3rd (9) (10/1 -11%) Dromlac Jury	10 10/1(-11%)	(9) Dromlac Jury 10/1, Quite a costly buy out of points and made a winning handicap bow over hurdles at Ludlow (2m) last March. Similar form when runner-up in 2m handicap chases on first 2 outings this season but weakened out of it at Hereford last time. Now back hurdling after 12 weeks off. Wasn't herself last time over fences; on a competitive mark for this return to hurdling.
1 4th (1) (4/1 +67%) Pawapuri	4 4/1(+67%)	(1) Pawapuri 4/1, Useful Flat performer who won twice over hurdles at the end of 2023. Beaten 20 lengths or more in 3 hurdle starts for Nicky Henderson this winter but it was a Grade 2 last time and interesting runner dropped in class on first run for Dan Skelton. Below par this season (highly tried last time) but having her first run for Dan Skelton.
5 5th (5) (4/1 +75%) Molto Bene	4 4/1(+75%)	(5) Molto Bene 4/1, Improved to make a winning reappearance after wind surgery in a big-field C&D race in November. Hasn't managed to build on that in her 3 outings since so her hopes are pinned on the return to Chepstow sparking a revival. Won in a big field here in November but hasn't kicked on from there.
3 6th (3) (20/1 -167%) Ile De Jersey	20 20/1(-167%)	(3) Ile De Jersey 20/1, Hurdle/chase winner but absent since finishing second in a Fontwell handicap hurdle in August 2023. Top yard obviously capable of readying one but betting perhaps the best guide to expectations. Can make a good case for her off this sort of mark but she's been a long time out.
8 7th (8) (8/1 +20%) Current Mood	8 8/1(+20%)	(8) Current Mood 8/1, Better for return when capitalising on a much-reduced mark over fences at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in October. Creditable efforts next 3 starts (including hurdle) but below-par fifth over fences in cheekpieces (discarded now) last time. Didn't run too badly at Ludlow two runs back on her latest run in this discipline.

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

BLUE LAS has progressed well over hurdles with a victory at Ffos Las backed up by the seven-year-old finishing third in a Grade 2 at Sandown last month. An opening mark of 121 doesn't appear to be overly harsh and she may prove a tough nut to crack. Shantwopointfive performed with credit after an 8lb rise when second at Exeter, while Love Of Neymore isn't discounted dropping back in trip.

The lightly-raced BLUE LAS has the potential for better again now handicapping for the first time and might prove the answer to what looks quite a tight mares event. The return to a longer trip should benefit Shantwopointfive and she's second choice ahead of Love of Neymore. Pawapuri is also an interesting runner on her first outing for Dan Skelton.

This looks competitive. Marginal preference is for SHANTWOPOINTFIVE who bumped into a sharp improver last time.

15:45 Curragh Handicap 8f - 27 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
15 1st (15) (10/1 +29%) Orandi	10 10/1(+29%)	(15) Orandi 10/1, 9/1, added to string of excellent placed efforts when third of 17 to Rhythm King in handicap at this C&D (good to soft), caught further back than ideal. Off 133 days. Enters calculations for ultra-shrewd yard minus cheekpieces. Notably consistent last season, can be given much the same chance as Gleneagle Bay.
2 2nd (2) (16/1 +20%) Kortez Bay	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) Kortez Bay 16/1, Useful form when winning 9-runner handicap at Tipperary in October. 14/1, below form 18¼ lengths tenth of 17 to Hamish in listed race at this course (12f, good to soft). Off 133 days. Significantly down in trip. Must improve to defy revised mark. Ended last season with runs over longer distances, gelded since, others preferred.
7 3rd (7) (28/1 -133%) Smooth Tom	28 28/1(-133%)	(7) Smooth Tom 28/1, Tailed-off last of 7 to Brighterdaysahead in Morgiana Hurdle (150/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) 113 days ago. Ran right up to form when winning Amateur Riders Derby in October and well-run race over 1m will suit. Suited by 1m4f, has never won over this trip but excellent second in this last year.
14 4th (14) (12/1 +14%) Indigo Five	12 12/1(+14%)	(14) Indigo Five 12/1, C&D winner. Good 1¾ lengths fifth of 17 to Rhythm King in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (good to soft). Off 133 days and this looks a tough ask on reappearance. Lost two places near the finish when fifth here in November, rematch with the first three.
12 5th (12) (10/3 +44%) Gleneagle Bay	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(12) Gleneagle Bay 10/3, Made a winning debut on the AW in March 2024. First run since leaving Jack W. Davison when creditable ½-length second of 17 to Rhythm King in handicap (11/2) at this C&D (good to soft). Off 133 days and he retains significant potential as a handicapper. Split Rhythm King and Orandi over C&D in November, strong chance with Colin Keane up.
25 6th (25) (16/1 +36%) Fort Vega	16 16/1(+36%)	(25) Fort Vega 16/1, Seventeenth of 24 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D (good), not clear run. Off 6 months and he's not yet exposed. Useful 2023 form, down the field in Irish Cambridgeshire on only 2024 start, up against it.
17 7th (17) (16/1 +20%) Independent Expert	16 16/1(+20%)	(17) Independent Expert 16/1, 28/1, 12¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Norwalk Havoc in listed race at Leopardstown (8f, heavy). Off 147 days. First run for yard after leaving A. Slattery but new yard going well. Out of her depth in Listed races on final two 2024 starts, trainer also runs Gleneagle Bay.
4 8th (4) (22/1 +45%) Flying Finn	22 22/1(+45%)	(4) Flying Finn 22/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year, big career best for latest of them at Haydock in September. 22/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, soft). Off 142 days. Others more persuasive. Showed good form in the early part of last season, respected with trip and ground to suit.
3 9th (3) (16/1 -33%) Take Heart	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Take Heart 16/1, Better than the result in the John Smith's Cup and confirmed that promise when successful at Goodwood in July. 5/1, 4 lengths sixth of 9 to Bellezza in Diamond Stakes at Dundalk (10.7f). Off 170 days. Back down in trip. Probably best over 1m2f, first time over this trip since mid-field in this 12 months ago.
23 10th (23) (33/1 +0%) No More Porter	33 33/1(+0%)	(23) No More Porter 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Respectable 2½ lengths third of 7 to Catch The Paddy in handicap (5/1) at Dundalk (8f). Off 100 days. Merits consideration. All three turf wins have come at this venue, placed five times here, fifth in this in 2023.
21 11th (21) (66/1 -100%) Ephesus	66 66/1(-100%)	(21) Ephesus 66/1, 16/1, creditable third of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Naas (15.7f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time on the Flat. for first run on the level for this stable. Winner over 1m4f at this venue for Ballydoyle, this may prove inadequate, good apprentice.
24 12th (24) (66/1 -65%) San Aer	66 66/1(-65%)	(24) San Aer 66/1, Course winner. 7/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 21 days ago, possibly amiss. Has failed to prosper over hurdles, four Flat wins, failed to add to his score last term.
22 13th (22) (33/1 -32%) Fratas	33 33/1(-32%)	(22) Fratas 33/1, Prolific during second half of 2023. Five wins from 16 Flat runs. 15/2, below form tenth of 17 in handicap at Galway (8.4f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Has work to do. Won four on the trot in 2023, only two runs last season, 2lb above her last winning mark.
18 14th (18) (50/1 +0%) Bill Silvers	50 50/1(+0%)	(18) Bill Silvers 50/1, Twenty-first of 23 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good, 80/1) on NH debut 80 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat but was dropping in the weights without really looking ready to take advantage. Started well for this stable with Galway sixth, not as good at same venue in September.
27 15th (27) (66/1 -65%) Casanova	66 66/1(-65%)	(27) Casanova 66/1, Latest win at Listowel in September. 7½ lengths eleventh of 17 to Rhythm King in handicap (50/1) at this C&D (good to soft). Off 133 days. Others more persuasive. Ended a long losing run with 1m1f Listowel win last autumn, moderate form subsequently.
20 16th (20) (33/1 +0%) Earls	33 33/1(+0%)	(20) Earls 33/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Naas (7f, good to soft, 12/1). Off 155 days but represents excellent yard and he's been given a chance by the handicapper. Finished behind Orandi and No More Porter at Naas on his final start last year.
13 17th (13) (12/1 +57%) Thunder Roar	12 12/1(+57%)	(13) Thunder Roar 12/1, Ended last season in top form, building on run of in-frame efforts when winning 8-runner handicap at Redcar (8f, heavy, 4/7) in October. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 37 days ago. Reliable sort, 4-17 on turf and placed eight times, chance if recent AW run is forgiven.
5 18th (5) (7/1 +42%) Raadobarg	7 7/1(+42%)	(5) Raadobarg 7/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, 6¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Flying Finn in handicap (7/1) at Haydock (8.2f, heavy). Off 169 days. First run for yard after leaving George Boughey. Blinkers back on and record fresh is encouraging (third in this in 2024). Winner of this race for Johnny Murtagh in 2022, third last year, 10lb lower on yard debut.
10 19th (10) (80/1 +0%) Weston	80 80/1(+0%)	(10) Weston 80/1, Eleventh of 20 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy, 125/1) 21 days ago. Significantly down in trip (will surely prove too sharp). Tongue strap on 1st time and not an easy one to assess with confidence. Two middle-distance wins in Germany, unlikely to have the pace to be competitive over 1m.
28 20th (28) (100/1 -203%) Proleek Prince	100 100/1(-203%)	(28) Proleek Prince 100/1, Latest win at Dundalk in November. Last of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 6/1) 23 days ago. RESERVE. First reserve, two wins have come over this trip, needs to bounce back from poor AW run.
11 21st (11) (7/1 +42%) Fleetfoot	7 7/1(+42%)	(11) Fleetfoot 7/1, Lightly-raced 5-y-o who finished fifth of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on hurdles debut 50 days ago. At the top of his game on the level in the autumn and he's one to take seriously. Lost out by a nose in a handicap over 1m2f at this venue last October, could go well.
6 22nd (6) (22/1 +45%) Titanium	22 22/1(+45%)	(6) Titanium 22/1, Ex-French performer who cashed in on a falling mark at Leopardstown in October. Low-key spell over hurdles and no easy task here returned to the level. Seventh of 17 behind Rhythm King over C&D on final 2024 start, hurdling since.
19 23rd (19) (18/1 -13%) Cheers Again	18 18/1(-13%)	(19) Cheers Again 18/1, Good fourth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 9/4) 23 days ago, not ideally placed. Cheekpieces back on but this is a deeper race. Three wins from four starts at Dundalk, 0-12 on turf but has run some good races in defeat.
8 24th (8) (40/1 -150%) Monasterboice	40 40/1(-150%)	(8) Monasterboice 40/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. 17¾ lengths last of 8 to Titanium in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy, 7/1). Off 147 days. Blinkers back on and mark looks stiff on balance, Reeled off a hat-trick last summer, probably a bit high in the ratings as a result.
26 25th (26) (18/1 -112%) Rhythm King	18 18/1(-112%)	(26) Rhythm King 18/1, 14/1, career best when winning 17-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) by ½ length from Gleneagle Bay, keeping on well. Off 133 days but dangerous if picking up where he left off. Ended last season with wins at Galway and over C&D, good chance if revival is sustained.
9 26th (9) (50/1 -25%) Soaring Monarch	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Soaring Monarch 50/1, 17/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, heavy). Off 147 days. Significantly back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving A. McIntyre. Useful form for Alan McIntyre in valuable handicaps last year, best over further, new yard.
16 27th (16) (100/1 -100%) Catch The Paddy	100 100/1(-100%)	(16) Catch The Paddy 100/1, Latest win at Dundalk in December. Sixth of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) 12 days ago. Fitness assured but best recent form on the AW. Restored to something like his best since joining this yard, tough task in this grade.

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Another wide-open renewal and 2022 winner RAADOBARG may be worth a shot. He won this off a mark of 98 and is now 3lb lower. The Night Of Thunder gelding was third 12 months ago off a mark of 105 and slipped down the handicap last season, despite a few good efforts. Chris Hayes has won the race twice in the last four years and Independent Expert is an interesting runner on her first outing for Stephen Thorne. She was just edged out in the Irish Cambridgeshire and handles cut in the ground. Rhythm King ended last season in fine form and is another to consider.

Any number to consider but fresh could be the time to catch RAADOBARG starting out for a new yard from a much-reduced mark compared to when third in this a year ago. Gleneagle Bay brings potential to the table so he's on the shortlist, along with Rhythm King at the foot of the weights.

One of the less exposed runners GLENEAGLE BAY can emerge best in a remathc of a C&D clash wit Rhythm King and Orandi

15:57 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (10/1 +38%) Grangeclare Diego	10 10/1(+38%)	(4) Grangeclare Diego 10/1, Won 2 of his 8 start in points and qualifies for handicaps following two placed efforts in maiden/novice company, still green when third of 13 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Needs to improve for this longer distance on handicap debut. Won two points; definite promise in latest hurdle; do better up in trip on handicap debut.
5 2nd (5) (15/2 +38%) Ithaka	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(5) Ithaka 15/2, Dual handicap hurdle winner over the winter (once over C&D) and far from disgraced in hat-trick bid at this venue when unsuited by emphasis on speed. Paid the price for failing to settle when upped in class latest, though still shaping as if in good form. One to consider back at this track. Well held at Ascot latest but solid chance on earlier C&D form, in victory and defeat.
3 3rd (3) (13/2 -117%) Serious Chat	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(3) Serious Chat 13/2, Winner of a weak race at Wetherby (2½m, good) in November, but failed to keep straight under pressure when second in first-time cheekpieces the following month (Catterick, 19.3f) when easily beaten by Wise Eagle. Returns from short break after wind surgery with a chance if staying this longer trip. Won bumper and 2m3f novice; bred to stay well; interesting on handicap debut.
1 4th (1) (17/2 -325%) Springs A Girl	8.5 17/2(-325%)	(1) Springs A Girl 17/2, Bumper winner who bagged her second victory over hurdles when seeing off 6 rivals in a Ludlow novice (soft) in December. Progressed on handicap debut when second over the same C&D last month, only narrowly denied. She's going the right way and should go well again now upped in trip. Compiling useful hurdle record; has staying potential and new trip can suit; hood refitted.
7 5th (7) (1/1 +86%) Geordie Night	1 1/1(+86%)	(7) Geordie Night 1/1, Placed on his last three outings, the form of his penultimate second has worked out well with the race producing multiple winners. Not seen the best effect finishing third of 7 (after 8 weeks off) over C&D last month, having been forced wide into the straight. Looks well worth another chance. Beaten favourite latest but looks sure to find a race on close second over 3m in December.
2 6th (2) (11/2 +0%) Wild Side Of Life	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(2) Wild Side Of Life 11/2, Irish point winner offered promise in novice hurdles but possibly hasn't been the easiest train, with notable absences between runs. Latest effort came after 11 weeks off when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Newcastle, not finding much. Reverts to hurdling with tongue tie/cheekpieces applied. Had excuse for handicap debut but possibilities on 2m4f novice form now back hurdling.

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A dual winner over hurdles, SPRINGS A GIRL just failed to reel in the winner when runner-up at Ludlow on her handicap debut. She will appreciate this extra distance based on that evidence and gets the vote to take advantage of a potentially lenient mark. Placed here on his penultimate outing, Ithaka struggled in a much tougher contest at Ascot last month and will be more at home back in this grade, while Geordie Night isn't without a squeak.

GEORDIE NIGHT boasts some very creditable form at this level and despite not being seen to best effect when third over C&D last month (following an 8-week absence), he looks worth another chance. Springs A Girl is steadily progressive and there may be more improvement to come over this longer trip, while lightly-raced Serious Chat isn't discounted on first run after a breathing operation.

This looks highly competitive and SPITALFIELD is marginally preferred after returning to form at Doncaster last time out.

16:12 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (11/4 +31%) Sao Carlos	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(4) Sao Carlos 11/4, Workmanlike winner of 2m maiden hurdle at Wetherby (heavy) last season. Respectable efforts in defeat in 2m handicap hurdles this winter (third here latest) and should make a chaser. Hasn't looked that well handicapped over hurdles; may make a better chaser.
2 1st (2) (9/4 -20%) Torneo	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(2) Torneo 9/4, Flat/hurdle winner who has taken well to fences this season, winning 2m Taunton handicap in January. Creditable third of 7 off this mark at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) since. Likely to go well again. Has shown likeable consistency since sent over fences and has to go well again.
1 2nd (1) (5/1 -67%) Alien Storm	5 5/1(-67%)	(1) Alien Storm 5/1, Pair of Plumpton handicap chase wins this season but needs to bounce back from a below-par run at Musselburgh (distant third) last month. Still on a competitive mark and drying ground will aid his cause no end.
5 3rd (5) (40/1 -21%) Dj Pete	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Dj Pete 40/1, Fair form in bumpers but has yet to better modest form over hurdles, finishing well held in Hereford handicap on last month's return from a long absence for a new yard. Can only watch now chasing. Ability for former yard but tailed off last month after an absence; chasing debut.
3 4th (3) (9/4 +18%) The Gypsy Davey	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(3) The Gypsy Davey 9/4, Winless over fences after 7 attempts but has consistently reached the frame, running up to best when third of 6 over 2½m at Ludlow last time. Back down in trip. 0-7 over fences but was a respectable third at Ludlow when last seen in October.

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TORNEO has built up a consistent profile over fences and the return to a sounder surface is unlikely to be an inconvenience to Jamie Snowden's gelding in a contest that appears to be winnable on paper. Alien Storm will find this a much easier assignment than the one he was set at Musselburgh latest and is capable of being in the mix, along with chasing debutant Sao Carlos.

TORNEO has a solid record in similar races and might be up to notching a second win of the campaign. Olly Murphy's Sao Carlos might be the one to give him most to do if taking to chasing at the first time of asking.

With the drying ground in his favour ALIEN STORM is narrowly preferred to Torneo. Sao Carlos may make a better chaser.

16:20 Curragh Maiden 8f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (125/1 -89%) Carthaginian	125 125/1(-89%)	(3) Carthaginian 125/1, 11,000 gns foal, £25,000 yearling, Mayson gelding. Brother to 5f/6f winner Boundary Lane and half-brother to 1¼m winner Poet's Preem. Late-starter cost GBP25,000 as a yearling; likely best watched for future reference.
8 1st (8) (18/1 -13%) Dupont Law	18 18/1(-13%)	(8) Dupont Law 18/1, Fourth of 13 in maiden at Galway (7f, soft, 20/1) on debut, running on. Off 7 months. Should progress. Beaten nearly 6l on debut in a Galway maiden last summer; has to improve plenty on that.
10 2nd (10) (13/8 +7%) First Wave	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(10) First Wave 13/8, Promising type. Second of 11 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 5/4), no match for winner. Off 137 days. Should have more to offer for leading stable. Step up to this trip likely to suit and is the one to beat on form; check market strength.
12 3rd (12) (9/1 +55%) Mister Adam	9 9/1(+55%)	(12) Mister Adam 9/1, Twice-raced colt. Fourth of 13 in maiden (9/4) at Dundalk (10.7f) 46 days ago. Back down in trip and he's a player on his debut form. Ran a cracker on debut over C&D but below that over 1m2f at Dundalk since; be in the mix.
1 4th (1) (20/1 -135%) A Dream To Share	20 20/1(-135%)	(1) A Dream To Share 20/1, Very talented 5-time bumper winner in 2022/23. Fourth of 14 in novice hurdle (9/4) at Naas (18.7f, heavy) 49 days ago and interesting to see what he can do on the level. High class bumper horse but interrupted career last 2 years; this trip looks too short.
17 5th (17) (11/2 +66%) Winston Junior	5.5 11/2(+66%)	(17) Winston Junior 11/2, Fifth of 8 in maiden at Galway (7f, good to soft, 22/1) on debut. Off 7 months. A decent effort in a Galway maiden on debut last July; has to find some improvement.
14 6th (14) (4/1 +56%) Raykir	4 4/1(+56%)	(14) Raykir 4/1, Fourth of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, soft, 16/1) on debut. Off 148 days. Open to progress. Beaten 3.5l in a Leopardstown maiden over this trip last autumn; can run a decent race.
2 7th (2) (100/1 -100%) Buckle And Bolts	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Buckle And Bolts 100/1, Inns of Court gelding. Dam 5f-7f winner. Late starter is best watched for future reference.
5 8th (5) (33/1 -106%) Mono River	33 33/1(-106%)	(5) Mono River 33/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving William Haggas when below form sixth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 7/2) 23 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Below form on debut for this yard on AW; blinkers replace cheekpieces and needs his best.
9 9th (9) (80/1 -142%) Fantazy Man	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) Fantazy Man 80/1, 7/2, tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut 16 days ago. Will know more this time. Beaten nearly 10l in a Dundalk maiden and looks the second-string for yard today.
7 10th (7) (125/1 -213%) Crooked Path	125 125/1(-213%)	(7) Crooked Path 125/1, €19,000 foal, 23,000 gns yearling, Waldgeist gelding. Closely related to useful 1m-1¼m winner Magic Chegaga and 7f-9f winner Monarchs Brae and half-brother to 1m-11f winner Crimson Mystery. Cost Gns23,000 yearling; by an Arc' winner and may need further in time.
18 11th (18) (40/1 -60%) Zodiac Bear	40 40/1(-60%)	(18) Zodiac Bear 40/1, €35,000 yearling, Kodi Bear gelding. Brother to winner up to 1m Tut Tut and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 10.3f Mr Top Hat and 7f winner Exoplanet Blue. A Eur35,000 yearling is by a useful sire; yard's first-string; check market.
6 12th (6) (9/2 -29%) Admiral Churchill	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(6) Admiral Churchill 9/2, Twice-raced colt. 3/1, left debut run behind when second of 8 in maiden at Galway (7f, good to soft). Off 7 months but in excellent hands and there should be more to come, Visor fitted. Second in a 7f maiden at Galway last summer (winner now rated 104); visor added; player.
13 13th (13) (40/1 -60%) Quickshot	40 40/1(-60%)	(13) Quickshot 40/1, Seventh of 12 in maiden (13/2) at Dundalk (10.7f) on debut 16 days ago, not knocked about. Down in trip. Open to improvement. Was beaten 6l in a 1m2f Dundalk maiden on debut and will have to find huge improvement.
11 14th (11) (80/1 -60%) Kasper Hauser	80 80/1(-60%)	(11) Kasper Hauser 80/1, 66/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, soft) on debut, missing break. Off 148 days. Ran green but finished well on debut last season; probably one for handicaps.
16 15th (16) (66/1 -100%) Tracker Issue	66 66/1(-100%)	(16) Tracker Issue 66/1, €8,000 yearling, Verbal Dexterity gelding. Dam 1¾m winner. Cost Eur8,000 as a yearling; best watched unless market support.
15 16th (15) (33/1 -32%) Sonic Invader	33 33/1(-32%)	(15) Sonic Invader 33/1, Churchill gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), closely related to 1½m-13.4f winner (stayed 2m) Swnymor and 1m/9f winner Pusjkin (both useful). Eur19,000 vendor buyback as a yearling; by a quality sire and is worth a market check.
4 17th (4) (200/1 -300%) Hobart	200 200/1(-300%)	(4) Hobart 200/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. 125/1, fell in juvenile hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 29 days ago. Down in trip. Fair on the Flat. Soundly beaten in two Flat maidens and two completed hurdles starts; others preferred.

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The 90-rated FIRST WAVE sets a good standard and should prove the one to beat if stripping fit. The Wootton Bassett colt was pipped close home on his debut here in October before another solid effort to chase home stablemate Serengeti at Dundalk later that month. Former Cheltenham Champion Bumper winner A Dream To Share is a fascinating runner. He has had his issues and hasn't set the world alight in two hurdle runs this winter, but has the ability to make a nice Flat horse. Admiral Churchill chased home a smart horse in Rock Of Cashel in a Galway maiden last July and is another for the shortlist.

FIRST WAVE has a lot to live up to given his pedigree and sales price but he's sure to make a better 3-y-o so is taken to open his account at the third time of asking. Admiral Churchill is another key form player, while it will be fascinating to see what very talented bumper performer A Dream To Share can do in this code.

Runner-up to stablemates on both starts last year, including at this track, FIRST WAVE (nap) can be suited by the step up to this trip

16:32 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (9/4 +55%) Moonlit Potter	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(3) Moonlit Potter 9/4, Successful on second of 3 outings over hurdles and shaped well on chasing debut when edged out on the line at Huntingdon (25.2f, soft) in November. Has failed to build on that promise in 2 starts since, but it still remains early days for her over fences. Just touched off on chase debut; two poor runs since; could bounce back after a break.
1 1st (1) (5/1 -43%) Space Voyage	5 5/1(-43%)	(1) Space Voyage 5/1, Multiple winning hurdler who took a step forward when making her second start over fences a winning one at Huntingdon (23.6f, heavy) in January. Not in the same form at Taunton last time, though she could be worth another chance with blinkers applied. Huntingdon winner in January but poor next time; unreliable but chance if on a going day.
2 2nd (2) (6/1 -140%) Lagonda	6 6/1(-140%)	(2) Lagonda 6/1, Point/hurdles winner who gained reward for her consistency this season when recording her first chase success at Bangor last month. Again ran well when second in veterans' chase at Hereford (25.2f, soft) 3 weeks ago and she's respected. In good form this season, winning at Bangor two runs ago; good second latest; contender.
5 3rd (5) (15/2 +6%) Flintara	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(5) Flintara 15/2, Took well to chasing last season, winning at Fontwell (26f) before runner-up next 3 starts. After another 7 weeks off from her return over hurdles, still looked rusty when fourth of 8 at Bangor (24.1f, heavy) last month. Has had wind op since with cheekpieces added. Sound efforts in chases last spring; below par since; back after wind op; headgear tried.
4 4th (4) (4/1 +33%) Gazette Bourgeoise	4 4/1(+33%)	(4) Gazette Bourgeoise 4/1, Hurdles winner who opened her chase account when taking advantage of reduced mark at Fakenham on New Year's Day. Has run creditably both starts since, second of 5 at Taunton (23f, soft) 17 days ago, so she's a major player in her current form. Off the mark over fences in January; two good runs since; conditions fine; each-way chance.
6 5th (6) (9/2 +18%) Another Day Out	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(6) Another Day Out 9/2, Having a second try over fences, won at Huntingdon (23.6f, good) in May but refused to race in November. However, refitted with a hood she bounced back with victories at Ludlow and Wincanton, though produced a lesser effort last time. Capable if on a going day. Two wins, at 3m and 2m4f, already this season; fair fourth latest; worth considering.

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LAGONDA lost little in defeat when finishing runner-up in her bid to complete a double at Hereford three weeks ago. Venetia Williams' veteran finished just over nine lengths ahead of the third and a 1lb rise in the ratings may prove lenient. The biggest threat may emerge from Space Voyage, who was too bad to be true when last of five at Taunton last month. The in-form Gazette Bourgeoise is the pick of the remainder.

GAZETTE BOURGEOISE recorded a first success over fences in clear-cut fashion at Fakenham to start the year and has run well both subsequent outings, so she is taken to score again from what remains a workable mark based on old form. Lagonda also arrives in good heart and is feared most, ahead of Space Voyage.

A chance is taken on MOONLIT POTTER coming back to form after two poor efforts on her last two starts. Lagonda is next best.

16:47 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (8/1 +33%) Yes And Yes	8 8/1(+33%)	(8) Yes And Yes 8/1, Maiden hurdler and ran to similar level when fourth of 8 in handicap at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) on chase debut last season. After almost a year off, possibly needed the run when filling the same position at Leicester last month, but more needed to get off the mark. Maiden; beaten 14l (3m) and 25l (2m4f; again soft) in his two handicap chases.
2 2nd (2) (11/4 +17%) Ideallko	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(2) Ideallko 11/4, Won a pair of handicap chases in 2023/24 and has bettered that form this season, winning his first 3 starts (over hurdles on second occasion). Ran well in defeat when second at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft) last month and he's respected. 4lb than for last month's defeat but was clear of the third and he's bang in form.
6 3rd (6) (12/1 +0%) Tribesmans Glory	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Tribesmans Glory 12/1, Ended losing run with a narrow success over fences at Warwick (20f) in May and ran well on his first 2 starts back from a break. However, his form has gone backwards the last twice, pulled up reverted to hurdling at Taunton (19f, soft) 17 days ago. Has won over fences but last two chase runs not his best, or last time back hurdling.
3 4th (3) (12/1 +0%) Kap Auteuil	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Kap Auteuil 12/1, Useful chaser at best but losing run stretches back to March 2022 and, having offered little in a light 2023/24 campaign, he fared no better after another 4 months off when fourth of 5 at Doncaster (20.5f, good) 25 days ago. Others more persuasive. Has looked regressive for a while and didn't jump well when beaten 16l last time.
9 5th (9) (5/2 +75%) El Rojo Grande	2.5 5/2(+75%)	(9) El Rojo Grande 5/2, Winning Irish pointer but didn't offer much over hurdles and failed to complete all 3 starts in 2022/23 (over fences on second 2 occasions). However, after 22 months off he showed more when third in handicap chase at Taunton (18.2f, soft) 40 days ago. One to note. Ran well at Taunton given his absence and having jumped to the left throughout.
4 6th (4) (12/1 +40%) Stony Man	12 12/1(+40%)	(4) Stony Man 12/1, Maiden hurdle winner in spring 2022. Failed to complete next 5 starts but revitalised initially by switch to chasing when fourth at Southwell (24.3f) final outing last season. However, after 7 months off he ran poorly on first start since leaving Gary Hanmer in January. Left former yard for £4,000 before finishing tailed off on stable debut at Market Rasen.
1 7th (1) (5/1 +44%) Monbari	5 5/1(+44%)	(1) Monbari 5/1, Fair form on standout run over hurdles but failed to complete on first 2 starts over fences this season. However, ran one of his better races when fourth of 7 in handicap at Ffos Las (19.4f, heavy) 16 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. May prefer softer ground but interesting otherwise after his recent return to form.
10 8th (10) (8/1 +27%) Side Stepper	8 8/1(+27%)	(10) Side Stepper 8/1, Little impact in bumper/first 4 starts over hurdles, but proved a different proposition upped in trip when third on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in June. Placed again on next start, but well beaten at Stratford when last seen in July. Makes chase debut. Still a maiden; chase debut here; his placed efforts over hurdles were at 3m+.

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PALAWAN DU MAZET proved a different proposition when making a winning chase bow at Taunton last month. A 6lb higher mark could prove to be on the lenient side and he's taken to double his tally. Ideallko was unable to successfully shoulder a 7lb penalty at Catterick 34 days ago, but the quick turnaround may have caught him out. The son of Cokoriko is feared most, ahead of El Rojo Grande.

PALAWAN DU MAZET showed improved form sent chasing when getting off the mark at Taunton last month, form boosted by the runner-up winning next time, so he is taken to follow up with further improvement to come. Ideallko has been thriving this season and isn't taken lightly, while Orbys River could fare better as she goes back up in trip.

Palawan Du Mazet won the race but there's good reason to believe that EL ROJO GRANDE (nap) can leave his Taunton form behind.

16:55 Curragh Handicap 8f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (6/1 +45%) Goldrush Kid	6 6/1(+45%)	(7) Goldrush Kid 6/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but well held in maiden hurdles on last 3 starts, tenth of 20 at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 250/1) 50 days ago. However, he's interesting back on the level with tongue strap on 1st time. Maiden has run well in defeat at times; well beaten over hurdles lately but not dismissed.
9 2nd (9) (10/1 -43%) Narlita	10 10/1(-43%)	(9) Narlita 10/1, Took step back in right direction on final outing last year when seventh of 16 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy, 11/1) in October, not ideally placed. Task is now to build on that effort as she drops back in trip on return. Sole win came over 1m4f and this trip looks on the short side.
13 3rd (13) (17/2 -13%) Martinelli	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(13) Martinelli 17/2, Took advantage of reduced mark when successful at Killarney in October. Not ideally placed when seventh of 15 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy, 4/1) 2 weeks later, so he could get back on the up making his reappearance. Won at Killarney last October over this trip but below form next time off this mark.
1 4th (1) (25/1 +0%) Rampage	25 25/1(+0%)	(1) Rampage 25/1, Latest win at Dundalk in September. Bit below form eighth of 13 there (8f) 2 days ago. Visor back on. Others are preferred. Fine run when last seen on turf but below form on AW since; not easy task off this weight.
19 5th (19) (16/1 +43%) Arthur Rose	16 16/1(+43%)	(19) Arthur Rose 16/1, Making first start since leaving Clive Cox after 6 months off, ran well when fifth of 13 at Dundalk (8f) in January. Failed to repeat that effort, though, when ninth of 10 in handicap (13/2) at the same course (12f) 58 days ago. Not a bad stable debut over 1m but didn't stay 1m4f since, both AW; enough to prove.
12 6th (12) (16/1 0%) Gotta Catch'em All	16 16/1(0%)	(12) Gotta Catch'em All 16/1, Made the frame on first 3 starts in October, before possibly finding the race coming too soon after 6 days off when thirteenth of 18 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy, 15/2) when last seen. Not ruled out back down in trip. Maiden has run well at times up to 1m4f incl' at this track; could run well.
6 7th (6) (7/1 +56%) Neo Smart	7 7/1(+56%)	(6) Neo Smart 7/1, Without a win last season but has been falling in the weights as a result. After 5 months off, shaped as if needing the run when thirteenth of 26 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft, 20/1) in November, though she's been absent again since. AW winner ran well enough in defeat on turf at times; handles soft and a squeak if at best.
8 8th (8) (16/1 +20%) Ice Opera	16 16/1(+20%)	(8) Ice Opera 16/1, Remains a maiden. However, placed on her first 2 starts this year, before unable to sustain a big mid-race move when ninth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 17/2) 30 days ago. Could fare better back down in trip. Has run well in defeat at times up to 1m4f; not sure about this big drop in trip.
10 9th (10) (28/1 -100%) Cousin Shay	28 28/1(-100%)	(10) Cousin Shay 28/1, Positive start for current yard, making it 3 wins from 4 starts when scoring at Dundalk in January. However, below form last 2 starts, seventh of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 22 days ago. Engaged 5.05 Dundalk Friday. Came back to form on AW over winter but below best twice lately; unproven in conditions.
4 10th (4) (18/1 +10%) Breathe Again	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) Breathe Again 18/1, In first-time cheekpieces, third in a Limerick maiden last summer and quickly left behind a lesser effort when fifth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (8f, good to soft, 16/1) in August. Could have more to offer after 6 months off. Some respectable maiden runs but disappointing in two handicaps last year.
14 11th (14) (14/1 +44%) Roman Harry	14 14/1(+44%)	(14) Roman Harry 14/1, Recorded a first victory at Laytown in September before joining Iain Jardine. Raced too freely when sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 15/8), so he could be worth another chance now back with Ms Claire O'Connell. Won at Laytown last year and some decent AW runs since; unproven in these conditions.
3 12th (3) (16/1 +11%) Escape Act	16 16/1(+11%)	(3) Escape Act 16/1, Successful on handicap debut at Doncaster last summer and made the frame next 2 starts, before seeming unsuited by the track when sixth of 11 at Brighton (8f, heavy, 4/1) in October. First run for yard after leaving David Simcock. Won on soft in UK last summer but below form final start; worth a market check.
5 13th (5) (16/1 -14%) Little Keilee	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Little Keilee 16/1, Returned to form when winning at Dundalk in February and run best excused when seventh of 13 in handicap (8/1) at the same course (7f) 23 days ago, slowly away. No surprise to see her bounce back with fitness on her side. Won at Dundalk but below form off this mark there since; has won on soft but needs best.
11 14th (11) (33/1 +0%) Thompson Gunner	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Thompson Gunner 33/1, Placed in 2 of his 4 starts in handicaps last year. However, after 4 months off he ran no sort of race when last of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Dundalk (7f) 23 days ago. Needs to leave his recent run well behind. Maiden was well below form at Dundalk last month and is unproven in these conditions.
16 15th (16) (12/1 +52%) Newfire	12 12/1(+52%)	(16) Newfire 12/1, Winner at Limerick (8f) last summer. However, ran poorly on final outing in 2024 and fared little better when ninth of 14 in handicap (22/1) at Dundalk (12f) 32 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Won over this trip last summer but disappointing over further last twice; needs best.
15 16th (15) (18/1 +10%) La La Lucrative	18 18/1(+10%)	(15) La La Lucrative 18/1, With hood refitted, off the mark at the eleventh attempt when landing 13-runner handicap at Leicester (6f, heavy, 9/1) in October. Goes up in trip as he makes first run for yard after leaving Gemma Tutty. Won over 6f on heavy at Leicester last autumn; could run well if staying this trip.
2 17th (2) (11/2 -38%) Pandion Power	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(2) Pandion Power 11/2, Was going the right way at end of last season, recording back-to-back wins in October and running at least as well when third of 18 in handicap at Galway (8.3f, heavy, 15/2) on final outing. Major player on return. Two wins and a solid 3rd last October; handles this ground and could still be improving.
17 18th (17) (66/1 -65%) Decorated Elle	66 66/1(-65%)	(17) Decorated Elle 66/1, Finished down the field in a trio of maidens in 2024, last of 10 at Killarney (11.2f, heavy, 200/1) on final outing in October. Major improvement required as she drops in trip for handicap debut. A glimpse of ability in three maidens over further; best watched unless market support.

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PANDION POWER may be able to pick up the winning thread again on his return to action. The Footstepsinthesand gelding won twice in soft ground in October and ended his campaign by finishing a solid third at Galway. That final run was his third in a fortnight. Off the same mark, there may be another race in him. Escape Act was a winner in soft ground in England and is one to note on his first outing for Richard O'Brien. English horses can be well handicapped coming to Ireland. Matthew Smith saddles La La Lucrative, a winner at Leicester when last seen, and he's another to note.

PANDION POWER showed improved form on his final 3 starts last season, making another bold bid from the front when finishing third at Galway in his hat-trick bid, so he is taken to resume winning ways on his return. He can see off the challenge of Goldrush Kid, who is respected back on the level, with Martinelli completing the shortlist.

A chance is taken on GOLDRUSH KID who goes well on soft and is fit from hurdling over the winter.

17:07 Market Rasen NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/8 -10%) Constantinian	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(1) Constantinian 11/8, Order of St George gelding who offered plenty to work on when third of 12 in Wincanton bumper on debut. Tongue tie added now. Looks sure to go well. Fine debut third at Wincanton in January (made the running); tongue-tie tried.
4 2nd (4) (5/6 +9%) Shabalko D'herm	0.833333 5/6(+9%)	(4) Shabalko D'herm 5/6, £140,000 purchase after easily winning an Irish point in October. Hooded for Rules debut. Gets the vote. £140,000 purchase after easy Irish point win in October; stable has good bumper record.
3 3rd (3) (8/1 +60%) Osterberg	8 8/1(+60%)	(3) Osterberg 8/1, Comfortably held in bumpers at Cheltenham and Southwell towards the end of 2024. Fair run on Cheltenham debut but well beaten at Southwell latest; plenty to prove.

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Having posted a solid third on his debut at Wincanton in January, Constantinian is likely to give another good account. Oliver Signy's gelding should be bang there, but SHABALKO D'HERM could prove a shade too classy. The son of Balko ran out a ready winner on his sole point-to-point outing in Ireland and his pedigree possesses enough speed to think he'll be effective in this sphere. Osterberg can chase them home.

SHABALKO D'HERM cost plenty after easily winning a point and is taken to see off Wincanton-third Constantinian in what will likely develop into a straight fight between the pair.

Constantinian commands respect but the choice is SHABALKO D'HERM, who was bought for £140,000 after his easy point win in October.

17:17 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (9/1 +78%) Brecharnon	9 9/1(+78%)	(7) Brecharnon 9/1, Goliath Du Berlais gelding. Dam, maiden hurdler in France, half-sister to a couple of useful winners there. The stable has done well in bumpers this season and needs checking out in the betting. 18,000euros foal; dam a maiden half-sister to a useful performer in France; best watched.
5 2nd (5) (7/1 -75%) Grand Garcon	7 7/1(-75%)	(5) Grand Garcon 7/1, Kapgarde gelding. Half-brother to French 2m hurdle winner Gamaline and dual bumper winner Martha Willow. Newcomer representing a top stable. Half-brother to bumper winner and French hurdle winner; yard 33% with bumper runners here.
1 3rd (1) (5/4 +64%) Doctor Blue	1.25 5/4(+64%)	(1) Doctor Blue 5/4, Heavily backed and overcame a troubled passage to make a winning debut at Taunton in November. Travelled well long way when fifth of 14 in Ascot listed bumper 3 weeks later and major player with sights lowered after break. Taunton win on debut was predicted by the betting; good 5th in Listed race at Ascot since.
4 4th (4) (11/1 -10%) Emerald Breeze	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Emerald Breeze 11/1, 14/1, shaped with some promise when fourth of 7 on C&D debut (heavy) in January. May do better. Heavy ground perhaps too much of a test when promising 4th here in January; can do better.
9 5th (9) (50/1 -25%) Royale Blue	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Royale Blue 50/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam useful 2½m hurdle/chase winner. Market can guide for this debutante. 1st foal of useful hurdle/chase winner; yard only 1-44 with bumper runners in last 5 years.
6 6th (6) (15/8 +25%) Karonacho	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(6) Karonacho 15/8, €200,000 purchase who produced a promising first effort when second of 11 at Uttoxeter (good to soft) in November. Given a bit of time since. Considered. Inexperience cost him dear when 2nd at Uttoxeter in November; should know more this time.
8 7th (8) (25/1 0%) Let's Getaway Love	25 25/1(0%)	(8) Let's Getaway Love 25/1, Getaway filly. Dam, fairly useful hurdle winner around 2m (stayed 2½m), sister to useful hurdle winner/very smart chaser (stayed 3¼m) Fiddlerontheroof. Stable 5-25 in bumpers this season so this newcomer needs a market check. £5,000 3yo; dam a well-related hurdle winner; betting instructive on debut.
3 8th (3) (125/1 -89%) Aureus	125 125/1(-89%)	(3) Aureus 125/1, 20/1, no obvious promise on Fontwell debut in January. Tailed-off seventh in a Fontwell bumper (2m1f, soft) seven weeks ago; hard to fancy.

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Having showed signs of inexperience in the final furlongs at Uttoxeter in November, KARONACHO should have learned plenty from that opening second. The five-year-old should prove tough to beat if finding any improvement and a first career victory may beckon. Penalised winner Doctor Blue will find this easier than when fifth in a Listed bumper at Ascot 86 days ago and he's a viable alternative, along with the Paul Nicholls-trained newcomer Grand Garcon.

An interesting bumper to conclude. There was plenty to like about the way DOCTOR BLUE travelled for a long way in an Ascot listed bumper in December and he can defy a penalty back in a lower grade. Karonacho made an encouraging start to his career when runner-up at Uttoxeter in November and is second choice ahead of Dan Skelton Worcester winner Tormund Giantsbane. The newcomers also need monitoring in the betting, notably Grand Garcon.

Karonacho can improve from his debut run but DOCTOR BLUE is down in grade and looks up to defying a penalty.

17:25 Curragh Maiden 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (25/1 +62%) Glen To Glen	25 25/1(+62%)	(6) Glen To Glen 25/1, Failed to improve for his debut run when fourth of 8 in maiden (50/1) at Leopardstown (8f, good to soft). Is bred more for stamina than speed so this drop in distance isn't guaranteed to suit. Two solid runs last year; can win races in time but a bit to find against some of these.
8 2nd (8) (6/4 +45%) Mathan	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(8) Mathan 6/4, Cost 215,000 gns as a yearling and built on encouraging racecourse bow when second of 19 in a maiden at Naas 144 days ago, pulling clear with another progressive sort. Merits strong consideration. Best run when second at Navan; if ready on seasonal debut then should be a big player.
9 3rd (9) (11/1 -144%) Passing Phase	11 11/1(-144%)	(9) Passing Phase 11/1, Runner-up in a pair of a maidens, latest (having sweated up beforehand) when too keen behind a useful one, second of 8 in maiden at Cork (5f, soft). Has been gelded and should run well stepping back up in trip. Decent runs last term; fine on this ground so should be a player if bringing his best form.
3 4th (3) (8/1 -23%) Chester Nimitz	8 8/1(-23%)	(3) Chester Nimitz 8/1, Profitable colt shaped with promise when second on debut at Navan (5.8f) last October, only bettered by a fairly useful sort. Bit disappointing that he didn't build on that effort when switched to the AW, third of 12 at Dundalk (6f) later that month, but remains of interest returning to the turf. Fine debut but not as good next time; will be a big player if bringing his best form.
2 5th (2) (6/1 +40%) Ballintogher	6 6/1(+40%)	(2) Ballintogher 6/1, Speedily-bred son of Greogorian improved on debut form when third of 21 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft), deserving of extra credit for faring best of those who raced against the far rail. Could well be more progress to come. Was 1.5l behind today's rival Dmaniac over C&D final start; has a bit to find.
7 6th (7) (6/1 +33%) Iceford	6 6/1(+33%)	(7) Iceford 6/1, Stepped forward from respectable debut when second of 11 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) in October, pulling clear of the rest. Entitled to improve. Two solid runs; a bit to find with some of today's rivals but shouldn't be far away either.
5 7th (5) (200/1 -100%) Far Above Dream	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Far Above Dream 200/1, Far Above gelding was too green to do himself justice in a claiming race on debut but he'll need to take his form to another level to cope with this marked step up in class. Beaten 6l in an AW claimer on debut and will have to improve hugely on that to take this.
12 8th (12) (10/1 +80%) Teffian Warrior	10 10/1(+80%)	(12) Teffian Warrior 10/1, Starspangledbanner gelding fetched 50,000 gns as a yearling, dam was a winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). Stable not prolific with first time out 2-y-o winners. A 50,000gns yearling; by a quality sire and is worth watching in the market on debut.
1 9th (1) (5/1 -43%) Alfred Tennyson	5 5/1(-43%)	(1) Alfred Tennyson 5/1, Finished last season with his best effort to date in 4 starts, finishing creditable third of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (6.5f, good), although didn't look the most straightforward under pressure (wore sheepskin noseband). Nevertheless, much respected on return for this trainer/jockey combination. Solid form last year; one of the main players coming from this renowned yard.
16 \|U\| (16) (80/1 +0%) Lady Mary Heath	80 80/1(+0%)	(16) Lady Mary Heath 80/1, Dragon Pulse filly, sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Lady Jane Wilde: dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 10.7f Jackaroo out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Ardbrae Lady. May find this test on the sharp side and looks up against it on debut. Sister to a winner but hooded for debut and best watched.
4 10th (4) (14/1 +13%) Dmaniac	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Dmaniac 14/1, Half-brother to a smart 6f winner and posted an encouraging effort over that distance on second start at the Curragh, clearly having learned from his debut experience. Since gelded and there could well be more to come. Was 1.5l ahead of Ballintogher when 2nd over C&D; gelded since and needs to find more.
14 11th (14) (100/1 -52%) Amavasya	100 100/1(-52%)	(14) Amavasya 100/1, Failed to improve for debut when twelfth of 21 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft). Could be one for handicaps and others have stronger claims on this occasion. Midfield finishes in two C&D maidens last year; will have to make significant improvement.
15 12th (15) (200/1 -33%) Faye Presto	200 200/1(-33%)	(15) Faye Presto 200/1, Gleneagles filly has finished down the field in a couple of Dundalk maidens and may do better when switched to handicaps. Best to look elsewhere. Well beaten in two AW maidens and will have to improve hugely for the switch to turf.

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CHESTER NIMITZ ran a big race on his debut at Navan last season when pushing Majestic Wave to half a length, and it was a solid effort to finish third at Dundalk three weeks later. Back on turf, there looks scope for further improvement. Alfred Tennyson is rated a couple of pounds superior and had some solid form last season. He's a leading contender on the pick of his juvenile form. Mathan ran well with cut in the ground when second to Bodhi Bear at Navan and is another who has to come into calculations.

An expensive purchase, MATHAN has shown plenty on the track having only been bettered by a useful-looking rival when runner-up on his second start, and he is taken to make a winning return. Alfred Tennyson has already shown a fair level of ability and may improve as a 3-y-o, as might Passing Phase following a gelding operation, while Chester Nimitz could be a different proposition returned to the turf.

Having finished a close third to a pair of smart sorts on his final start last year, ALFRED TENNYSON can take this.

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