1 Friday 21st March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Friday 21st March 2025

There were 36 Races on Friday 21st March 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Musselburgh, 8 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 21st March 2025

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

13:55 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 1st (1) (2/5 +56%) Queensbury Boy	0.4 2/5(+56%)	(1) Queensbury Boy 2/5, £130,000 purchase after Irish point win. Showed smart form in bumpers, winning on Rules debut at Chepstow before an excellent second in a much deeper field at Punchestown last spring. Made a successful hurdling bow with plenty in hand at Doncaster recently and seems sure to go to better things. Bumper form makes for good reading and he won easily on his hurdling debut.
4 2nd (4) (5/2 +29%) Captain Bellamy	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(4) Captain Bellamy 5/2, Point winner who also landed a bumper last season. Only a remote second on Exeter hurdle debut in November but much improved when first past the post in a C&D novice in December (later disqualified after rider Lorcan Williams found guilty of overusing the whip). Obvious player on form. Disqualified from first over C&D three months ago; can clearly win a race of this nature.
6 3rd (6) (11/1 -57%) Nazare	11 11/1(-57%)	(6) Nazare 11/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 12-runner bumper at Huntingdon in January, finishing off strongly. Beat all bar a 4-y-o newcomer to whom he was conceding lots of weight at Southwell subsequently and he's an interesting hurdling debutant. First or second in all his bumpers; Flat bred and may lack the potential of some in here.
3 4th (3) (80/1 -60%) Broxy Music	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Broxy Music 80/1, In top hands but has shown nothing in a bumper/Ascot maiden hurdle. Tongue tie goes on. In a top yard but has been weak in the betting for both his runs and shown very little.
5 5th (5) (250/1 -150%) Forlano	250 250/1(-150%)	(5) Forlano 250/1, Placed just once from 4 starts in bumpers and well held in a pair of maiden hurdles. Tailed off at Fontwell two weeks ago and has no realistic form claims in this company.

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QUEENSBURY BOY finished second to the useful Wingmen in a bumper at the Punchestown Festival last May, before returning to record a commanding success on his hurdling bow recently. Harry Derham's charge is hard to oppose under the penalty, and Haydock winner Ski Lodge, who looks the main threat, will need considerable progress to upset the apple cart. Captain Bellamy, first past the post over C&D in December before losing out in the stewards' room, can chase the penalised pair home.

QUEENSBURY BOY created a good impression when landing the odds on his recent hurdling debut at Doncaster and, with his smart bumper form suggesting he'll go on to much better things, he could prove hard to beat under a penalty. Nazare has shown plenty in 3 bumpers and is an interesting recruit to this sphere, while Ski Lodge and Captain Bellamy are others capable of having a say.

Harry Derham won this race 12 months ago and owner/rider David Maxwell has a good prospect on his hands in QUEENSBURY BOY.

14:08 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 1st (7) (9/4 +36%) Queen Of Steel	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(7) Queen Of Steel 9/4, Modest maiden under both codes for Mark Usher and never gave her supporters much hope after 6 months off/for new stable when sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for now and not one to write off yet. Never dangerous on stable debut but is well handicapped and might come on for the run.
1 2nd (1) (6/1 -50%) Somethingtosomeone	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) Somethingtosomeone 6/1, Runner-up only start in points and there's been promise to glean from her exploits in trio of mares' maiden/novice events at around 2m this season. Pedigree suggests she's bred to stay at least this far and she's one to note in the betting now handicapping. Tongue strap on 1st time. Displayed promise in all three qualifying races; moves up in trip for handicap debut.
6 3rd (6) (11/4 +21%) Bridget Mary	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(6) Bridget Mary 11/4, Made winning chasing start in October before being held back by jumping errors in that sphere. Latest hurdles fourth at Chepstow (19.5f) was more like it following wind surgery, albeit not looking entirely suited by the drop in trip. Still, she's not discounted. Ran well in new cheekpieces last month and the forecast faster ground here will suit.
4 4th (4) (4/1 -14%) Arctic Angel	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Arctic Angel 4/1, Lightly raced maiden who has found some improvement switched to handicaps the last twice, keeping on for fourth in 13-runner contest at Stratford (22f) 11 days ago. Leaves the impression she has a bigger effort in her locker and she's worth a second look. Began handicap career with two good efforts this year (2m3f/2m6f); likely contender again.
5 5th (5) (12/1 +25%) Miss Pearl	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Miss Pearl 12/1, Still a maiden but went very close to bucking that trend when runner-up at Bangor (19.5f) in February. Followed that with a good third at Hereford (21.7f) later that month but under performer tackling extended 25f trip back there last time. Drops back in distance now. 0-11 over hurdles but was placed twice last month and has a fighting chance here.
8 6th (8) (7/1 +30%) Triple Nickle	7 7/1(+30%)	(8) Triple Nickle 7/1, Just one win (back in 2021) over hurdles but runner-up a couple of times last spring and added a Flat success to her tally at this track last summer. Final run over hurdles in November was below par and this run may well bring her on. Suited by this C&D but absent since a below-par run here in Novemeber.
3 \|PU\| (3) (28/1 -40%) Presenting Nelly	28 28/1(-40%)	(3) Presenting Nelly 28/1, Bumper/3-time hurdle winner for Dan Skelton but ended time with that yard out of sorts and no upturn in 3 runs for present stable since the turn of the year. Has not shown much for new stable this year; needs to turn a corner.

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BRIDGET MARY has some course experience to draw upon and could be the answer on just her second start after wind surgery. The daughter of Sholokhov showed no ill effects from that operation when she finished a respectable fourth at Chepstow last month and a bold showing looks assured. Arctic Angel is still of low mileage and could also have a big say if handling the drop in trip. Somethingtosomeone and Triple Nickle are others to consider.

QUEEN OF STEEL's stable debut effort at Huntingdon 4 weeks ago has to go down as disappointing but she's on a workable mark on the pick of her hurdles form and could be worth another chance with first-time cheekpieces enlisted. Arctic Angel and Bridget Mary are others to consider, whilst a market move for Somethingtosomeone, on handicap debut, would look significant.

After three promising qualifying runs at around 2m, SOMETHINGTOSOMEONE is taken to make a winning handicap debut.

14:20 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
6 1st (6) (6/4 +25%) Spit Spot	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(6) Spit Spot 6/4, Fair performer on the Flat and has run to a similar level over hurdles for current yard, runner-up 3 times at the start of 2023 and also a creditable third at Perth when last seen in September. Should be bang there if ready to roll after 6 months off. Placed in four of her eight runs over hurdles and she's respected back from another break.
2 2nd (2) (12/1 +70%) La Quarite	12 12/1(+70%)	(2) La Quarite 12/1, Modest maiden. Second in a C&D handicap early last year but this headstrong sort has largely struggled since. Others are much more obvious. Headstrong sort who is 0-11 over hurdles and has plenty to prove back in a maiden.
1 3rd (1) (10/3 +0%) Gemini Man	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(1) Gemini Man 10/3, Modest maiden on the Flat. Also pulled up on hurdle debut in Ireland last March but offered a lot more when second in a C&D maiden last month. Should go well if in similar form. 0-19 on the Flat but he was a promising second over hurdles here last month; not ruled out.
4 4th (4) (9/1 -20%) Natzor	9 9/1(-20%)	(4) Natzor 9/1, Fairly useful handicapper at up to 1½m on the Flat for David O'Meara. Showed an aptitude for hurdling when third over C&D last month but not in anything like the same form when down the field at Carlisle 12 days ago. A return to Musselburgh needs to have a reviving effect. Fairly useful on Flat and unexposed over hurdles but he was tailed off at Carlisle latest.
5 5th (5) (200/1 -100%) Wor Lad	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Wor Lad 200/1, Well held in 2 bumpers/hurdles. First-time blinkers need to spark major improvement. Has struggled at huge prices in two hurdle runs (2m4f) this year; blinkers are now added.
3 \|PU\| (3) (9/4 +86%) Lucky Manifest	2.25 9/4(+86%)	(3) Lucky Manifest 9/4, Modest form in 2 bumpers and a maiden hurdle in Ireland last summer. A watching brief is advised starting out for James Ewart. Third in Irish point in November but he needs improvement back over hurdles for new yard.

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Formerly with Jim Bolger in Ireland, TEOFIMO looks a shrewd recruit for the Adam Nicol stable and the booking of Brian Hughes catches the eye as he attempts to get off the mark at the third time of asking over hurdles. A promising third on her most recent start at Perth in September, Spit Spot must enter calculations on her return. Gemini Man produced a strong runner-up effort over slightly shorter here last month and is also considered.

TEOFIMO showed fair form when sixth at Navan on his final start for Jim Bolger and might be worth siding with to make a winning start for the Adam Nicol yard faced with a test of speed which ought to play to his strengths. Spit Spot and last month's C&D runner-up Gemini Man look the obvious dangers.

The vote goes to TEOFIMO, who sets the standard on his promising effort at Naas in January and is open to more progress for a new yard.

14:30 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 (1) (40/1 -186%) Genois	40 40/1(-186%)	(1) Genois 40/1, Got off the mark over fences at Wetherby in November but pulled up in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, good) 27 days ago. Has a bit to prove now. Hasn't built on his Wetherby win but drying conditions would be very favourable.
3 1st (3) (9/4 -20%) Leave Of Absence	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(3) Leave Of Absence 9/4, Lightly-raced winning hurdler. Runner-up both starts in this sphere, behind The Changing Man in Reynoldstown Novices' Chase at Ascot (23.8f, good) on latter occasion. Player on his handicap debut. Now tackles his first handicap and doesn't look overburdened off this mark.
7 2nd (7) (3/1 +10%) Havaila	3 3/1(+10%)	(7) Havaila 3/1, Has started well over fences and easily bagged his second success in 3-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Must enter calculations under a 7 lb penalty. Easy winner 11 days ago; has the penalty and he's up against classier opposition.
6 3rd (6) (7/2 +36%) Art Of Diplomacy	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(6) Art Of Diplomacy 7/2, Flat winner who won 3 times over hurdles for Dr Richard Newland. Placed all 4 starts over fences for his current yard, a good second of 5 in handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can make his presence felt again. Consistent over fences (0-4) but will need to raise his game in the first-time cheekpieces.
4 4th (4) (15/2 +6%) Ilovethenightlife	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Ilovethenightlife 15/2, A fairly useful winning hurdler who built on an encouraging chase debut when landing a Kempton handicap in November. Not disgraced when last of 5 in listed chase at Exeter (24.2f, heavy) 28 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Ought to be thereabouts. 1-5 over fences; this is her first time against male opposition over fences.
2 5th (2) (7/1 +42%) Tedley	7 7/1(+42%)	(2) Tedley 7/1, Won handicaps at Uttoxeter and Wetherby on his first 2 outings over fences and has mostly performed with credit in defeat since, though only ninth here last time. The sort to bounce back, though. More exposed than some in here but he can be competitive off this mark.
5 6th (5) (9/1 -64%) Idefix De Ciergues	9 9/1(-64%)	(5) Idefix De Ciergues 9/1, Made a winning start over fences at Chepstow in November. Campaigned over hurdles since and pulled up in handicap at Sandown (23.4f, heavy) 48 days ago. Still not ruled out back in this sphere. Has done well over hurdles since his chase win in Oct; might be on a tough mark now.

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Havaila recorded a facile success in a three-runner contest at Plumpton last time and he merits respect under a 7lb penalty, but preference is for LEAVE OF ABSENCE. The eight-year-old shaped with significant promise when returning from over two years off the track at Kempton in November and was far from disgraced when finishing second to Ultima runner-up The Changing Man in the Reynoldstown at Ascot next time. With that in mind, a handicap mark of 127 does not look beyond him. The consistent Art Of Diplomacy is also noted.

A case can be made for most of these but Anthony Honeyball's low-mileage LEAVE OF ABSENCE could take a step forward now going handicapping so gets the nod over recent Plumpton scorer Havaila. Ilovethenightlife and Art of Diplomacy can't be discounted either.

There should be a big run in Reynoldstown runner-up LEAVE OF ABSENCE who doesn't look overburdened for his first handicap.

14:40 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 (3) (80/1 -220%) Captain Trigger	80 80/1(-220%)	(3) Captain Trigger 80/1, Bred to stay very well so unsurprising he's failed to make an impact in pair of novice hurdles at around 2m to date. Steps up in trip now but handicaps further down the line promise to be more his bag. A well-beaten outsider in two 2m novice hurdles last month; tries a new trip today.
2 1st (2) (1/1 -20%) Knight Of Allen	1 1/1(-20%)	(2) Knight Of Allen 1/1, Successful on third start in juvenile hurdles last season and best effort yet when third on handicap debut at Haydock (18.9f) in November. Unable to replicate that when third at Hereford (19.7f) in January but he holds obvious claims back in a novice lacking depth. Untested on good ground but was commendable third in valuable handicap in November.
1 2nd (1) (5/6 +24%) Ben Solo	0.833333 5/6(+24%)	(1) Ben Solo 5/6, Hurdles debut winner at Chepstow (2m) in October and quickly back from a blip in finishing runner-up in novice events over C&D/Chepstow in recent months. Return to better ground may well help here and he's a player. Second twice (once over C&D) since Chepstow win in October; leading contender.
4 3rd (4) (100/1 -52%) Pink Eyed Pancho	100 100/1(-52%)	(4) Pink Eyed Pancho 100/1, Placed in a point bumper but offered little in an Aintree bumper on Rules debut in May and pulled up both starts over hurdles since the turn of the year. Can only be watched. Pulled up (abeit on slow ground) when 250-1 for his two hurdles races this year.
5 4th (5) (50/1 +0%) Rubys Legacy	50 50/1(+0%)	(5) Rubys Legacy 50/1, Clovis Du Berlais gelding who offered something to work on when fourth in a course bumper 12 months ago but pulled up starting out over hurdles for new yard at Chepstow (19.5f) 4 weeks ago. This should reveal more. Pulled up in Chepstow maiden on last month's stable/hurdle debut.

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Ben Solo and KNIGHT OF ALLEN look the pair to focus on. Although the former is effective at his level and appeals after a couple of creditable second-placed efforts, the latter sets the standard according to official ratings and could make the most of going up against Ben Solo off level weights. With Rubys Legacy and Pink Eyed Pancho having something to prove on the back of failed completions, Captain Trigger rates best of the rest.

This concerns KNIGHT OF ALLEN and Ben Solo. The former ran a solid race when third in a strong-looking Haydock handicap on his penultimate start and that piece of form swings the pendulum in his favour back from 2 months off.

There is not much between KNIGHT OF ALLEN and Ben Solo on the figures but the former's Haydock third in November reads very well.

14:50 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 (3) (17/2 +39%) Lone Star	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(3) Lone Star 17/2, Been given a chance by the handicapper but isn't obviously showing any sign that she's ready to take advantage, finishing a remote sixth of 8 at Catterick on latest start 16 days ago. Dual C&D winner but last success was two years ago and she needs a big turnaround.
2 1st (2) (5/1 -82%) Summergrounds	5 5/1(-82%)	(2) Summergrounds 5/1, Made light of a 7-month absence to win at Market Rasen last May and placed on all 4 outings since, the latest at Ayr (19.5f) in November. Player if resuming after a break in similar form. Has form figures of 13232 since last May and he's respected back form a break.
5 2nd (5) (3/1 +54%) Benefit Ben	3 3/1(+54%)	(5) Benefit Ben 3/1, Landed gamble when capitalising on falling mark at Sedgefield last month but nowhere near that level at Newcastle since. Engaged 2.35 Sedgefield Thursday. Won at Sedgefiled but flopped under a penalty at Newcastle; runner-up Sedgefield Thursday.
9 3rd (9) (7/1 +42%) Winds Of Winter	7 7/1(+42%)	(9) Winds Of Winter 7/1, Remains winless but has placed in handicaps over hurdles and fences here this winter. Below par when a remote fifth at Sedgefield last month but Brian Hughes retains the ride. 12-race maiden who was disappointing at Sedgefield last time and needs to bounce back.
8 4th (8) (11/1 +73%) Shantou Lucky	11 11/1(+73%)	(8) Shantou Lucky 11/1, Managed to win a Perth handicap hurdle last autumn. That's a bit of a standout in his time with Jessica Bedi but he is entitled to strip fitter for a recent Doncaster outing after 12 weeks off. Won by 10l at Perth in September but has form figures of 86686 since.
6 5th (6) (12/1 +0%) Reflection Of You	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Reflection Of You 12/1, Point/course bumper but has yet to better modest form over hurdles, coming in seventh of 8 on last month's 3m course handicap debut. Early days but needs improvement. Unexposed 6yo and she looks a possible improver on this drop back in trip.
4 6th (4) (11/2 -175%) Quian	5.5 11/2(-175%)	(4) Quian 11/2, Winner of a pair of 19f Catterick handicaps since switching to Lizzie Quinlan. Raised another 5 lb but retains handicapping scope on old form. Taken to complete the hat-trick. Resurgent 9yo who has won at Catterick last twice and he remains well treated on old form.
7 7th (7) (5/1 +0%) Beat The Retreat	5 5/1(+0%)	(7) Beat The Retreat 5/1, Sharpened up by cheekpieces (retained) when winning C&D handicap (good to soft) last month. Claims if the headgear works as well a second time. Returned to form when scoring over C&D latest; up 4lb but he could be a big factor again.
1 8th (1) (22/1 +45%) Leading Force	22 22/1(+45%)	(1) Leading Force 22/1, Chase winner at Sedgefield last May. Runner-up at Market Rasen the following month but has failed to fire since. Has a bit of class for this level if staging revival but others arrive with less to prove. On dangerous mark but he needs a major revival back over hurdles; new headgear.

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QUIAN has been rejuvenated since joining the Lizzie Quinlan yard and a 5lb hike for his most recent success at Catterick may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. The nine-year-old gets the vote ahead of Beat The Retreat, who has a 4lb rise to overcome for a victory over C&D. Placed on each of his four outings since scoring at Market Rasen last May, Summergrounds is another to consider.

QUIAN has thrived for new trainer Lizzie Quinlan and is taken to defy the handicapper again. The reliable Summergrounds won after a break last spring so his 4-month break isn't a concern and he's second choice ahead of last month's C&D scorer Beat The Retreat.

Top of the list is the resurgent QUIAN, who made it 2-3 for his new yard when completing a Catterick double last month.

15:00 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 (4) (33/1 -106%) Ballywilliam Boy	33 33/1(-106%)	(4) Ballywilliam Boy 33/1, Added another placing to his record when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 5/4) in September, faring best of those held up. First run for yard after leaving M. Hourigan. Cheekpieces back on and he's a player if fully tuned up after a break. Capable hurdler when trained in Ireland; the market could be helpful after 174 days away.
5 1st (5) (9/4 +63%) Manuelito	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(5) Manuelito 9/4, A fairly useful dual 2m winner over hurdles for David Pipe. Showed the benefit of his stable debut/recent run when runner-up in 8-runner handicap at Exeter (16,7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, pulling long way clear of rest. Subsequent 3 lb rise shouldn't stop him from making another bold bid. Up in grade from Exeter but performed well in defeat and should give his running.
1 2nd (1) (8/1 -78%) Aucunrisque	8 8/1(-78%)	(1) Aucunrisque 8/1, Gained a first success since his 2023 Betfair Hurdle win when landing a decent 2m Ascot handicap in November. However, hasn't fired in 3 starts since and has enough to prove. A winner at Ascot in November but he's becoming a hard horse to trust.
6 3rd (6) (9/4 +18%) Mythical Moon	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(6) Mythical Moon 9/4, Runner-up on the second of 2 starts in bumpers and took to this discipline well after 6 months off when bagging 14-runner novice at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) in October. Solid placed efforts have followed and has to be respected on this switch to handicap company from a fair-looking mark. Has some useful novice form to his name and has to be of interest in his first handicap.
8 4th (8) (8/1 +33%) Montecam	8 8/1(+33%)	(8) Montecam 8/1, Showed fairly useful form when landing a Hereford maiden hurdle last spring. However, let down by his jumping on his Kempton chase debut and was never competitive reverting to hurdling at Warwick on most recent outing. Back down in trip. Has only won a Hereford maiden; returning from another break here and comes with risks.
7 5th (7) (20/1 -43%) All In You	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) All In You 20/1, Expensive purchase and 4-time winner in France. Failed to see race out previous British start in juvenile hurdle at Kempton in January 2024 and off since a lesser effort on handicap debut in Auteuil in November. First run for new yard. Market useful. Four-time winner in France and he's an interesting one on his handicap debut in Britain.
9 6th (9) (14/1 0%) He's A Latchico	14 14/1(0%)	(9) He's A Latchico 14/1, Fairly useful on the Flat and won twice over hurdles at Fontwell in 2023/24. Below form there on final 2 outings that season, but has been given a chance by the handicapper - even from 1 lb out of the weights - if ready to roll. Has the form to play a part but wellbeing is an issue after so long on the sidelines.
3 7th (3) (14/1 -133%) Anyharminasking	14 14/1(-133%)	(3) Anyharminasking 14/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022 and was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) on most recent outing. Handicapper continues to relent but is a risky proposition. Will need to perform better than in his last three races and others look safer.
2 8th (2) (9/1 -29%) Glory And Fortune	9 9/1(-29%)	(2) Glory And Fortune 9/1, Former Betfair Hurdle winner who ran creditably on the figures when third in 8-runner handicap at Kempton (16f, good to soft) in December, though he didn't shape particularly well. Not as good as he was but that's reflected in his mark and he ran well last time.

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GLORY AND FORTUNE has largely struggled since landing the Betfair Hurdle in 2022 but there were more encouraging signs for Tom Lacey's 10-year-old last time when third at Kempton in December. The son of Fame And Glory might not be one to rely on heavily but if able to build on that performance, he ought to go very close from an unchanged mark. Mythical Moon continues to run well in defeat and is entitled to the utmost respect now sent handicapping, while the class-dropping Aucunrisque should not be underestimated either.

MANUELITO was unlucky to bump into one considering the distance he beat the rest at Exeter a fortnight ago and looks to have excellent claims of going one better providing this doesn't come too soon. The dangers are headed by handicap-debutant Mythical Moon and Ballywilliam Boy, who shaped well on his final outing for his previous yard.

Handicap debutant MYTHICAL MOON has mixed it with some smart novices this season and he edges preference in a trappy race.

15:10 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 (4) (12/1 +25%) Arctic Footprint	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Arctic Footprint 12/1, Bounced back to form on back of a wind op when opening her account over hurdles here in December 2023. However, that very much a standout effort for this yard and she's been safely held all 3 starts returned to chasing so far this season. Has looked badly out of sorts since last season's heavy-ground course hurdle win.
3 1st (3) (13/8 +77%) Princess Keri	1.625 13/8(+77%)	(3) Princess Keri 13/8, From the family of Welsh Grand National winner Potters Corner but she failed to make an impact in 4 hurdle runs and fared no better for switch to chasing when fifth of 8 in handicap at Warwick (3m, soft) 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go back on now. Well held when fifth in first two handicaps (hurdle/chase); improvement needed.
1 2nd (1) (15/8 -252%) Shesupincourt	1.875 15/8(-252%)	(1) Shesupincourt 15/8, Not the most reliable but encouragingly built on a sound hurdles run on penultimate start when running out a comfortable winner of mares' handicap chase at Leicester (20.1f, heavy) 24 days ago. Very good rider's claim off-sets a chunk of her weight rise and the one to beat. Won by 14l at Leicester last month and should be fine on the faster ground here.
2 3rd (2) (10/3 +5%) Oneforthefairgreen	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(2) Oneforthefairgreen 10/3, Still a maiden after 9 hurdle runs but most encouraging run when second back from 5 months off at Leicester (15.5f) in November. Operating below best in trio of starts since, so switch to larger obstacles needs to have positive effect. 0-9 over hurdles but came second in the autumn; a possible on today's chasing debut.
6 4th (6) (14/1 +79%) Comeonrita	14 14/1(+79%)	(6) Comeonrita 14/1, Maiden hurdler who came in a well-held fourth of 6 on her belated return/yard debut in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) in December and struggling some way out when well beaten on chasing bow in January. Ten-race maiden; well-beaten 50-1 shot on chasing debut at Catterick in January.
5 5th (5) (40/1 -21%) Royal Malinas	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Royal Malinas 40/1, Third both starts in Irish points in late 2022 but off a long time and limited promise in 3 hurdle runs during second half of last year. Switch to larger obstacles now handicapping needs to spark significant improvement. Struggled in three novice/maiden hurdles in the autumn; makes chase/handicap debut here.

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SHESUPINCOURT was the ready winner of a deeper race at Leicester most recently and is hard to oppose despite running off 8lb higher. Callum Pritchard reduces that burden courtesy of his 5lb claim and, with the likes of Oneforthefairgreen and Princess Keri expected to go well but given they're finding winning races difficult, this could turn out to be a straightforward task for the selection.

SHESUPINCOURT built on a solid run over hurdles when running out a convincing winner over fences at Leicester 24 days ago and a repeat should see her tough to beat again. Chase debutante Oneforthefairgreen and Princess Keri may emerge as the chief threats.

With all her rivals rated in the 70s, SHESUPINCOURT could not have been found a weaker race for her attempt to follow up a recent win.

15:20 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 1st (3) (5/1 +0%) Inappropriate	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Inappropriate 5/1, Fairly useful on Flat and fair form when winning 4-runner Newcastle juvenile hurdle on yard debut in November. Has gone the wrong way since, but this switch to handicap company may enable him to get back on track. Won on hurdling debut but two slightly disappointing runs have followed.
1 2nd (1) (11/4 -22%) Belfrina	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(1) Belfrina 11/4, Built on a couple of promising efforts over hurdles when landing 6-runner listed juvenile at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) just under 8 weeks ago, wearing down the front runner in likeable fashion. Runner-up that day has won since and she's an improver now handicapping (has had a wind op since). Won fillies' Listed race in January and could still have more to offer over hurdles.
4 3rd (4) (7/1 +30%) Maple	7 7/1(+30%)	(4) Maple 7/1, Reached the frame on first 4 completed starts in juvenile hurdles for this yard, advancing his form when second at Catterick in January. Failed to repeat that at Kelso next time and now heads down the handicap route with his usual headgear discarded. Second on three of his six hurdle runs but others in this line-up may have more potential.
2 4th (2) (2/1 +27%) Johnny Ringo	2 2/1(+27%)	(2) Johnny Ringo 2/1, Fairly useful on Flat and has made a positive start over hurdles at this track, successful on New Year's Day. Showed some improvement despite meeting trouble at the start when third of 10 in listed company here (15.6f, good to soft) last month and now makes his handicap debut in this sphere. Fairly useful on the Flat and a course winner over hurdles; likely contender.
7 5th (7) (11/2 +73%) Rukaana	5.5 11/2(+73%)	(7) Rukaana 11/2, Fairly useful 1m scorer on Flat for Charles Hills last summer. Sold for 46,000 gns and some promise (modest form) in first 2 starts over hurdles for new yard at the end of last year. Little to shout about the last twice however, including on handicap debut at Huntingdon earlier this month. Soundly beaten on recent handicap debut and needs to take a big step forward.
5 6th (5) (12/1 +0%) Spartan Warrior	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Spartan Warrior 12/1, Fair dual Flat winner for Ollie Sangster and has translated that ability to hurdles, finishing third on first couple of outings. Failed to see things out faced with more testing conditions at this course (15.6f, soft) on New Year's Day (tongue tied) and off the track since (has had a wind op). Well held on soft ground last time but has shown hurdling promise on good to soft/good.

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It is difficult to look past BELFRINA, who bounced back from a final-hurdle fall at Doncaster to score in Listed company at the same track. Wind surgery since then may bring about further improvement and she could have too much for Johnny Ringo, who has made the frame on his three jumping starts, all at this venue, including a win on New Year's Day. Inappropriate is a player on the pick of his form.

BELFRINA displayed a gutsy attitude when wearing down the front runner at Doncaster just under 8 weeks ago and, with further improvement on the cards, David Pipe's filly gets the nod to follow up having had a breathing operation since last seen. Heading up the dangers is Inappropriate, who has gone the wrong way since making a winning start for this yard but can get back on track now handicapping. Johnny Ringo can edge out Spartan Warrior for third.

Preference is for BELFRINA, who was one of two to pull well clear of the others when scoring at Listed level on her latest outing

15:30 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 (4) (6/4 +25%) Go To War	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(4) Go To War 6/4, Dual novice hurdler winner for Fergal O'Brien who not only got back on track but shaped well when third in 11-runner handicap here (20.5f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Interesting now upped to 3m. Yet to win a handicap but third here last time and this longer trip is worth exploring.
3 1st (3) (4/1 +38%) Zain Nights	4 4/1(+38%)	(3) Zain Nights 4/1, Useful stayer on Flat and much improved over hurdles last spring, completing a handicap hat-trick in a big-field contest at Haydock in May. Mixed bag since however, pulling up in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham last week. Visor on for 1st time. Won this last year and then two more; would go well if a change of headgear inspires.
2 2nd (2) (4/1 -33%) Welcom To Cartries	4 4/1(-33%)	(2) Welcom To Cartries 4/1, Useful novice hurdler last season, winning Ascot maiden prior to finishing runner-up in Grade 2 River Don. Not disgraced in the face of stiff tasks both starts over fences and of interest now reverting to hurdling. Has potential back hurdling as he's lightly raced and did finish runner-up in a Grade 2.
6 3rd (6) (15/2 +32%) Jubilant	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(6) Jubilant 15/2, Improved in a first-time tongue strap when off the mark over hurdles in a Huntingdon handicap (25f) in February. Left poorly placed when the pace truly lifted at Market Rasen since and it shouldn't be assumed he's shown all he can. One to consider. Up in grade and looks on a harsh mark; they have claimed 5lb the last twice as well.
5 4th (5) (14/1 +0%) Gold In The Rivers	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Gold In The Rivers 14/1, Steadily progressive for Gordon Elliott and stepped up on stable debut when fourth at Carlisle in December, travelling well but not finding much. However, shaped as if amiss on his first start since undergoing a breathing op (also tongue tied) at Chepstow since. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Below his Irish form in three runs for current yard and now tries cheekpieces.
1 5th (1) (13/2 -86%) Hititi	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(1) Hititi 13/2, Seems a bit better over hurdles than fences and ran up to his best reverted to the smaller obstacles when second in 12-runner handicap (10/1) at Exeter (23.1f, soft) 40 days ago. Should go well again. On a tough mark but strong form when runner-up last time at Exeter; very solid.

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WELCOM TO CARTRIES has been chasing, finishing an honourable fourth in a Sandown Grade 2 before coming up predictably short in the Kauto Star. Switched back to timber, presumably to preserve his novice status over fences next term, he is fancied to boost his confidence. Hititi's Exeter second was franked when the winner and third made the frame in last week's Pertemps Final. Zain Nights pulled up in that Festival event, but took this prize 12 months ago. Go To War took a step back in the right direction when third over an extended 2m4f here and is worth a try at this distance.

GO TO WAR shaped well when third at this course on his most recent outing, especially with a view to now stepping up to 3m, so he's put forward as the answer. Welcom To Cartries hasn't been disgraced in the face of stiff tasks on his 2 starts over fences and is of interest now reverting to the smaller obstacles, while Jubilant was left poorly placed at Market Rasen and it shouldn't be assumed he's shown all he can as a hurdler.

There are dangers for sure but HITITI ran a rock-solid race at Exeter last time when ahead of last week's Pertemps Final runner-up.

15:40 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 (7) (9/4 +44%) Rouge De L'quest	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(7) Rouge De L'quest 9/4, Easily opened his chase account over this C&D last March and positive start to this season when placed in handicaps at Chepstow and Exeter. Blinkers swiftly refitted after a poor effort tried in a visor at Bangor and it would be no surprise were this 9-y-o to bounce back with a bold show. Consistent last year but pulled up on latest outing and may need some rain.
1 1st (1) (10/1 -100%) Top Of The Bill	10 10/1(-100%)	(1) Top Of The Bill 10/1, Much improved since sent over fences last term, signing that campaign off with a stylish front-running victory at Wetherby (24.2f, heavy) last March. However, his efforts so far this season have left much to be desired, with an alarming display of temperament in evidence at Sandown last time. Won three times last season but returned with two disappointing runs in the autumn.
5 2nd (5) (3/1 +14%) Lilting Verse	3 3/1(+14%)	(5) Lilting Verse 3/1, Listed bumper winner who opened hurdles account at Ludlow in 2023. Off the mark at the second attempt in this sphere when taking a Huntingdon handicap in November, and produced her best effort since when runner-up at Southwell (24.3f, good) recently. Couldn't rule out. Not always a fluent jumper and has mixed record this season but ran well 18 days ago.
3 3rd (3) (15/2 -50%) Livin On Luco	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(3) Livin On Luco 15/2, Consistent rather than progressive over hurdles and bettered that form, albeit somewhat fortuitously, when making a winning start over fences at Newton Abbot on return in October. Little in the way of positives to take from his 2 subsequent efforts, though, and now finds himself with a bit to prove. Won on heavy ground on seasonal/chase debut but well beaten twice since.
8 4th (8) (8/1 +43%) Balkardy	8 8/1(+43%)	(8) Balkardy 8/1, It's been a struggle since his narrow reappearance success at Stratford in October but he was in the process of putting in a good shift when exiting 2 out at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) last time. Could have a say off the same mark here, granted a clear round. Largely disappointing since win in October; fell heavily on latest outing one month ago.
6 5th (6) (16/1 +20%) Diol Ker	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Diol Ker 16/1, Useful chaser at his best for Noel Meade/Gordon Elliott in Ireland but has struggled for current yard this season, again failing to see things out at Lingfield last time. Others preferred. Last month's Lingfield run was a back in the right direction and he's on a very good mark.
4 \|PU\| (4) (8/1 -45%) Classic Concorde	8 8/1(-45%)	(4) Classic Concorde 8/1, Veteran performer who has dipped below his last winning mark and shaped as though back on the right track when fourth of 13 over hurdles at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) last month. Very much of interest back in this sphere. Good fourth over hurdles last month and competes off 6lb lower chase mark here.
2 \|PU\| (2) (11/1 -83%) Take Your Time	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Take Your Time 11/1, Talented when on song but he was pulled up for the third time in his last 5 runs in a handicap chase at Wincanton (26.7f, soft) on latest start in January. Percentage call is to look elsewhere. Placed in valuable soft-ground handicap in November but pulled up since; may need rain.

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ROUGE DE L'QUEST finished second off this mark at Chepstow in October and the drop back in trip after being pulled up at Bangor last time gives him a great chance to bounce back to winning form. Lilting Verse is expected to be in the mix following her second-placed effort at Southwell earlier in the month, while Top Of The Bill and Balkardy appeal most of the remainder.

Having shaped as though working his way back to form over hurdles last time, CLASSIC CONCORDE is of strong interest returned to fences off an attractive mark. He gets the nod ahead of Rouge de L'Quest, who didn't appear to take kindly to the visor on his latest start but the blinkers are now refitted and he could have a big part to play. Balkardy is best of the rest.

David Brace's veteran CLASSIC CONCORDE ran very well over hurdles at Chepstow last month and now bids to exploits his lower chase mark.

15:50 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
8 (8) (18/1 +64%) Not In Kansas	18 18/1(+64%)	(8) Not In Kansas 18/1, Won back-to-back races last spring (over C&D on first occasion) and has shaped as if back in form last 2 starts, never travelling well but nearest finish when fourth at this C&D (good to soft) last month. Cheekpieces applied but has plenty to find from out of the weights. Stayed on for fourth over C&D last month but is 18lb out of the weights today; tough task.
2 1st (2) (5/4 +23%) Rockola Vogue	1.25 5/4(+23%)	(2) Rockola Vogue 5/4, Winner of a Worcester bumper and Hexham maiden hurdle (20.1f) in first half of the season. After 3 months off, shaped very well from a long way back when runner-up on handicap debut at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 23 days ago, so she's a major player with more still to offer. Given a lot to do before running on well for clear second on h'cap debut; still unexposed.
7 2nd (7) (40/1 -21%) O'faolains Glory	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) O'faolains Glory 40/1, Hurdles/chase winner in Ireland but ended last year on a low-key note and below form in 2 starts back over hurdles for current yard. Long way out of the weights in this contest, so she has work to do back up in trip. Both runs for new stable this year have been underwhelming; 12lb wrong today.
3 3rd (3) (10/1 -82%) Lady Babs	10 10/1(-82%)	(3) Lady Babs 10/1, Now into the veteran stage but has proved better than ever recently, completing hat-trick with a determined success at Carlisle (17f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Carries penalty but she has to be respected in her current form. Veteran mare who is in career-best form and has won her last three races; respected.
4 4th (4) (17/2 -13%) She's Notjoeking	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(4) She's Notjoeking 17/2, Opened hurdles account at the second attempt at Hexham last spring. Making her second handicap start this season, resumed progress when runner-up at Kelso (18.1f) in December, before seeming unsuited by drop back in trip at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) last time. Shortlisted. Twice in the frame since disappointing handicap debut; back up in trip here; 3lb wrong.
5 5th (5) (10/1 +0%) Vanilla Dancer	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) Vanilla Dancer 10/1, Still to add to her bumper success but has yet to finish out of the top 4, showing improved form when runner-up in a Sedgefield novice in January. Not quite at the same level when third in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) last time, but she could be in the mix once more. Consistent in handicap/novice races this season but on a tough mark from 4lb wrong here.
1 6th (1) (3/1 -20%) All The Glory	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) All The Glory 3/1, Landed valuable prize at Newbury final start last season and returned to winning ways over C&D in November, before following up at Southwell later the same month. Back to form when third here (15.6f, good to soft) last time and holds a sizeable class edge over most of these rivals. Progressive and very useful mare who has pushed must of her rivals out of the handicap.
6 \|F\| (6) (16/1 -14%) Theirshegoes	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Theirshegoes 16/1, Doubled her tally when scoring at this C&D in November and shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 7 at Kelso (18.1f, good to soft) when last seen in December, leading when mistake 2 out. More needed, though, as she returns from 3 months off. C&D winner in November but 7lb wrong today and may have to settle for a minor role.

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Lady Babs hasn't looked back since scoring at Market Rasen in early February and, having subsequently struck twice at Carlisle, she warrants respect in her bid to land a four-timer. However, she has yet to score beyond 2m1f so ROCKOLA VOGUE gets the vote. The consistent six-year-old caught the eye when a never-nearer second on her handicap bow at Wetherby and a 5lb higher mark looks surmountable. All The Glory is also noted.

ROCKOLA VOGUE did well under the circumstances when second on handicap debut at Wetherby last time, finishing clear of the rest despite having had plenty to do leaving the back straight, so she is taken to build on that effort and resume winning ways. Top-weight All The Glory was a good third here on her latest outing and is feared most back up in trip, ahead of She's Notjoeking.

All The Glory is the class act in the line-up and not opposed lightly but there is more to come from ROCKOLA VOGUE (nap).

16:02 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 1st (7) (4/1 +71%) The Boola Boss	4 4/1(+71%)	(7) The Boola Boss 4/1, Off 3 months and went without usual headgear when a below-par third of 5 in handicap chase at Taunton (21.7f, soft) 22 days ago. Tongue strap back on now so he enters calculations off a slipping mark. Good mark and would have found the ground too soft when returning from a break.
2 2nd (2) (5/2 +38%) Kikijo	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(2) Kikijo 5/2, Lightly-raced winning hurdler who got off the mark on his chasing debut in 4-runner handicap here (19.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Can go well again. Came home strongly over 2m4f here on chase debut and predictably goes further now.
4 3rd (4) (15/8 +46%) Muskoka	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(4) Muskoka 15/8, Easily got off the mark over fences at Hereford (25.2f) in December and backed it up with a very good fourth of 6 at Wincanton following month. That form has been franked so he's a player off an unchanged mark. Looked good at Hereford and wasn't beaten far at Wincanton; remains of interest.
6 4th (6) (11/1 -175%) Sherborne	11 11/1(-175%)	(6) Sherborne 11/1, Resumed winning ways in 9-runner handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, soft) 40 days ago. Up 5 lb but very much one to consider. A 5lb rise for last time (2m3f) seems fair and 2m6f will be within range.
5 5th (5) (22/1 -57%) Thor De Cerisy	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Thor De Cerisy 22/1, A dual chase scorer last season but winless this term and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Lingfield (20f, heavy) 38 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Ran no race last time at Lingfield under his optimum conditions (heavy).
1 6th (1) (11/2 +31%) Stormy Flight	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(1) Stormy Flight 11/2, Yet to score this term but not discredited when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, soft) 45 days ago. Expected to be bang there off a handy-looking mark. An 11yo with a lot of weight but remains capable on his day; last run wasn't too bad.

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KIKIJO didn't show too much on his first couple of UK starts but was a revelation on his chasing debut, striding clear to score over 2m4f here, with All Authorized back in third. He will relish the extra distance - and even further in time - while the experience gained will help his jumping. He looks a bright prospect. Sherborne registered a deserved success at Exeter, but will find this tougher. Nevertheless, he has to be respected, as does Muskoka now that he cuts back in trip.

This is wide open but MUSKOKA can race off the same mark as when a very good Wincanton fourth last time out (form working out well) so could prove the way to go. Stormy Flight heads the list of dangers ahead of in-form trio Sherborne, Kikijo and High Treason.

Sean Bowen got a tune out of THE BOOLA BOSS the last time they teamed up and he might be the answer to an open race.

16:15 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
8 (8) (66/1 -100%) Quickbuck	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Quickbuck 66/1, Fair hurdler at his best but has completely lost his way, pulled up both starts for new yard since returning from a 10-month absence in September. Now tried in a hood. Has struggled on all three starts for race-sponsor Alison Thorpe this term; revival needed.
7 1st (7) (10/3 +52%) Mount Washington	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(7) Mount Washington 10/3, Showed a fair level of ability on first of 2 starts in bumpers and produced much his best effort in this sphere to date when scoring at Plumpton (2m, soft) in January. One to consider. Came good at Plumpton (2m) in January; not in same form over 2m4f since; still considered.
6 2nd (6) (14/1 -100%) L'empire Vert	14 14/1(-100%)	(6) L'empire Vert 14/1, Fair maiden hurdler in France and showed a bit more than he did over fences on stable debut when seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) last month. Wasn't disgraced at Hereford recently but looks vulnerable here all the same. Ex-French maiden; ran okay at Hereford this month; now needs to build on that effort.
3 3rd (3) (4/1 +20%) Wasthatok	4 4/1(+20%)	(3) Wasthatok 4/1, Fairly useful 2m hurdles winner in Ireland back in 2023 but hasn't performed as though he's about to add to that anytime soon in 3 starts for present yard. Yet to hit top gear for this stable debut caught the eye when making headway last time.
5 3rd (5) (6/1 -20%) Estate Planning	6 6/1(-20%)	(5) Estate Planning 6/1, Made steady progress in his first 3 hurdles but blotted his copybook by refusing to race at Warwick last month. On the upside, he jumped off without any issues when third in a Newbury juvenile event and he's a likely player on this handicap debut. In the frame three times against own age-group this season; makes handicap debut today.
1 5th (1) (11/1 +8%) Give Me A Boom	11 11/1(+8%)	(1) Give Me A Boom 11/1, Showed improved form back hurdling when winning 14-runner maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) in December. However, he has subsequently offered little in a couple of handicaps and others make more appeal. Maiden winner in December but soundly beaten in two handicaps this year.
9 6th (9) (20/1 -186%) Good Impression	20 20/1(-186%)	(9) Good Impression 20/1, Latest success was gained off 3 lb higher mark at Newton Abbot in September 2023 and he shaped as though his turn may again be near when placed twice last summer. Below par when last seen during the autumn but he will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward. Six-time hurdle winner (one over C&D); has fitness to prove but current mark is workable.
2 7th (2) (11/2 -10%) Colonial Empire	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Colonial Empire 11/2, Multiple winner during 2022/23 campaign and didn't shape at all badly back from a 14-month absence at Huntingdon in January. He failed to build on that next time, though, and may again find a few too good. Returned from long layoff with encouraging run in January but well beaten since.
4 8th (4) (10/3 -11%) Leech	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(4) Leech 10/3, Chepstow bumper winner last February and produced his best effort so far over hurdles when third of 8 on second run in handicap company here (2½m heavy) 3 weeks ago. Down 2 lb and he's not without each-way hope. Ran well for a long way when third here (2m4f, heavy) last month, his second handicap.

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The step back up to 2m4f didn't appear to suit MOUNT WASHINGTON on his most recent outing at Southwell and Evan Williams' gelding is worth another chance having scored at Plumpton the time before over this trip. Estate Planning could step forward on his first run in a handicap and is respected along with L'empire Vert, who wasn't disgraced when fifth at Hereford.

The return to this trip looks a good move where MOUNT WASHINGTON is concerned and, judged on the manner of his breakthrough success at Plumpton in January, he remains on a workable mark. The Bernard Llewellyn-trained pair Estate Planning and Good Impression rate the main dangers in that order of preference.

We haven't seen much of WASTHATOK (nap) since summer 2023 but his run at Ludlow last month was encouraging and he's on a good mark.

16:25 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
9 (9) (80/1 -220%) Giveupyerauldsins	80 80/1(-220%)	(9) Giveupyerauldsins 80/1, Maiden pointer who found some improvement when opening her account in a 2¾m Newcastle novice in December. However, she didn't show much both starts under Rules prior to that and also on her subsequent handicap debut in the C&D contest won by Top Man Tom on New Year's Day. Now tried in blinkers. Won novice at Newcastle (2m6f, good); soundly beaten on handicap debut over C&D (soft).
7 1st (7) (9/1 -29%) Fierce Warrior	9 9/1(-29%)	(7) Fierce Warrior 9/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner last term but hasn't made the expected progress in handicaps so far this season, for all that his recent Doncaster (20.8f, good) second was a creditable effort. First-time cheekpieces will need to help eke out some improvement if he's to go one better here. Rallying second at Doncaster (good) last time and now has headgear first time.
2 2nd (2) (22/1 -10%) Punxsutawney Phil	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Punxsutawney Phil 22/1, Snapped a long losing run over C&D in December and, having followed that with a couple tame displays, he staged a full-scale revival when easily taking a 10-runner Newcastle handicap last month. Race may have come too soon at Huntingdon 7 days later and interesting back here in a first-time visor. Won over C&D in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) in February.
14 3rd (14) (16/1 +0%) Anamanda	16 16/1(+0%)	(14) Anamanda 16/1, Yet to get her head in front over hurdles but has posted several creditable efforts in defeat this season, including all 3 runs over this C&D. Fell 3 out when racing from 5 lb out of the handicap at Ayr recently and, able to compete off her correct mark back at this course, she's one to consider. Close third over C&D and she wasn't out of it when falling three out at Ayr 13 days ago.
15 4th (15) (11/1 +45%) Star Vantage	11 11/1(+45%)	(15) Star Vantage 11/1, Still seeking first taste of success but went very close to putting that right when just touched off over C&D last month. However, he was beaten 12½ lengths in the Hexham handicap won by Uokhun next time and now finds himself in an even deeper race. Pipped here two runs ago; 4lb out of the handicap, so probably not about to break his duck.
6 5th (6) (10/1 -82%) You Some Girl	10 10/1(-82%)	(6) You Some Girl 10/1, Completed a hat-trick when scoring easily over C&D in November and has continued in good heart since, travelling well throughout when fourth in the 13-runner event won by Prince of Perth back here last time. 6 lb better off with that rival now and this should be a strongly-run race, which will help. Registered a hat-trick (last leg was over C&D) and has remained in form.
5 6th (5) (8/1 -14%) Hostile Hotelier	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Hostile Hotelier 8/1, Tendency to lug right under pressure isn't a desirable trait but he is nevertheless proving consistent. Deservedly got his head back in front when proving 7½ lengths too good for Edgewell (4 lb pull) at Catterick (25.3f, good to firm) and should again run his race, albeit this is tougher up 4 lb. C&D second to Prince Of Perth; beat Edgewell in 3-runner race at Catterick (3m2f, good).
11 7th (11) (3/1 +63%) Uokhun	3 3/1(+63%)	(11) Uokhun 3/1, Benefited from the step up to 23.3f when belatedly opening her account under William Maggs at Hexham last week. Escapes a penalty for that and, provided she proves equally effective back on a right-handed track, another bold show could be on the way. Won 15-runner Hexham race (extended 2m7f) 8 days ago; same mark today (due to go up 5lb).
8 8th (8) (40/1 -100%) Guernesey	40 40/1(-100%)	(8) Guernesey 40/1, Losing run stretches back to October 2022 but the handicapper has reacted accordingly and this 9-y-o has made the frame one each of his last 3 starts, leaving the impression that his turn may not be far away. Has undergone a wind op since latest run and he's not without each-way hope. No win since October 2022; given wind surgery after latest start; 2-37 strike-rate.
3 9th (3) (14/1 -40%) Forged Well	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Forged Well 14/1, Scored at Kelso in November and didn't do much wrong when runner-up at the same course a month later. Likely to have been placed but for crashing out at the third-last in a 3m Wetherby handicap last time and should be in the mix off the same mark here, provided he is none the worse for that tumble. Staying-on second over an extended 2m6f at Kelso (soft) three starts ago; fell last time.
13 10th (13) (25/1 -56%) Kajaki	25 25/1(-56%)	(13) Kajaki 25/1, It's been almost 2 years since this veteran last got his head in front and while he has slipped to an attractive mark as a consequence, others make more appeal. Veteran who last won in April 2023; makes a rare foray over this sort of trip.
1 11th (1) (8/1 +11%) Top Man Tom	8 8/1(+11%)	(1) Top Man Tom 8/1, Winning pointer who was well held first 2 outings for current yard but improved dramatically with the visor refitted when winning back-to-back C&D handicaps during the winter. However, rocketed up a total of 17 lb for that brace and current mark proved beyond him back here last time. Two front-running wins over C&D; only 5th back over C&D latest but he's back down in class.
10 12th (10) (18/1 -80%) Edgewell	18 18/1(-80%)	(10) Edgewell 18/1, Winner of a handicap chase in Ireland during the autumn and in good form back hurdling since the turn of the year, bagging back-to-back handicaps at Southwell and Fakenham last month, both at around 3m. However, seemingly beaten fair and square by Hostile Hotelier off this mark last time. Seen off in hat-trick bid by Hostile Hotelier at Catterick (three ran) 16 days ago.
12 13th (12) (28/1 -100%) Be The Difference	28 28/1(-100%)	(12) Be The Difference 28/1, Allowed to build up an insurmountable lead when winning an amateur riders' event over 25f at Catterick in December. Best effort since when runner-up in a 19.3f handicap at the same course last time and it would be no surprise whatsoever to see this 9-y-o taking a hand in the finish. Rather stole the race at Catterick in December; good second there on latest start.
4 \|PU\| (4) (4/1 +27%) Prince Of Perth	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) Prince Of Perth 4/1, Improved for step up to 2½m when scoring on handicap bow here in December. Misfired over this C&D next time but, following a wind op and fitted with a tongue strap, he proved that all wrong with a decisive 3¼ lengths verdict over Hostile Hotelier in a 13-runner affair (also over C&D) last time. Up another 6lb but lightly raced and has more to offer after clearcut win over C&D.

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A 0-145 Pertemps Qualifier proved a bit too hot for TOP MAN TOM when fifth over C&D, but he makes plenty of appeal off joint top-weight in what is effectively a 0-115 affair. Sandy Thomson's six-year-old had previous racked up a double over track and trip and he's fancied to regain the winning thread. The biggest threat may emerge from last week's Hexham scorer Uokhun, who escapes a penalty, ahead of last-time-out C&D winner Prince Of Perth.

There didn't appear to be any fluke about UOKHUN's breakthrough success in a conditional riders' contest at Hexham and, unpenalised for that, she is taken to follow up here. Prince of Perth resumed his progress when striking over C&D last time and he is feared most ahead of Anamanda and Forged Well.

More progress is highly likely from PRINCE OF PERTH who asserted in taking style when stepped up in trip over C&D last time.

16:37 Newbury Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
12 (12) (22/1 +33%) Patanita	22 22/1(+33%)	(12) Patanita 22/1, Bumper winner in spring 2022 but low mileage over hurdles since and tried in cheekpieces when eighth in 2m5f handicap at Warwick 12 days ago. Tongue tied here with more needed. Capable of better than he showed last time at Warwick but wouldn't be the percentage play.
14 1st (14) (6/1 +57%) Mahler Moon	6 6/1(+57%)	(14) Mahler Moon 6/1, Underwent breathing surgery before coming in a respectable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, soft) 31 days ago. Respected now stepping back up in trip in his bid for a breakthrough victory. 2m3f too sharp last time after a break; second in this last year off 5lb higher.
11 2nd (11) (6/1 +25%) Holokea	6 6/1(+25%)	(11) Holokea 6/1, Irish point/bumper winner who made a successful hurdle debut over 3m at Southwell in October. Back to that form when second of 6 in handicap at Market Rasen (23f) 17 days ago. Not out of things. They went no pace last time (2m7f) so in the circumstances did well to finish second.
2 3rd (2) (18/1 +0%) Jatiluwih	18 18/1(+0%)	(2) Jatiluwih 18/1, Is a long time without a win and has tumbled down the weights as a result, although he hasn't looked like capitalising on his falling mark. Unseated rider early at Ascot last time. Needs to take a step forward. Hasn't won under rules since 2019 and much-reduced mark looks justified.
10 4th (10) (28/1 -300%) Geturguccion	28 28/1(-300%)	(10) Geturguccion 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden who raced too freely when only seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 65 days ago. Not written off yet. Ran below expectations on her handicap debut here but she's a lot better than that.
1 5th (1) (20/1 -264%) Kintail	20 20/1(-264%)	(1) Kintail 20/1, Winless this term but cheekpieces on for 1st time and running well when unseated rider last in handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Good chance of finishing second when unseating in the new cheekpieces at Warwick.
7 6th (7) (33/1 -65%) Stratton Oakmont	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Stratton Oakmont 33/1, Returned with a good third at Ffos Las in November but pulled up at Haydock and Southwell since. Has it to prove now. This campaign has headed into reverse since an encouraging return.
8 7th (8) (15/2 -36%) Murphy's Milan	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(8) Murphy's Milan 15/2, Promising son of Milan who has shaped well on all his three runs, fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good) in November. Steps up in trip for his handicap debut with more to offer. Interesting. Lightly raced; goes up in trip for handicap debut and lots of stamina in the pedigree.
5 8th (5) (40/1 -60%) Glimpse Of Gala	40 40/1(-60%)	(5) Glimpse Of Gala 40/1, It's now 12 runs since his last win in 2023 and she was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 40 days ago. Has plenty to find. Last won in January 2023 and mostly disappointing in the meantime.
3 9th (3) (4/1 +27%) Super Sabre Sam	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Super Sabre Sam 4/1, Landed a 19f Fontwell maiden in October and has continued in good form, third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) 30 days ago. A likely player off an unchanged mark now stepped up in trip. Hit a flat spot before keeping on at Ludlow and he's now stepping up from 2m5f.
6 10th (6) (4/1 +60%) Pachacuti	4 4/1(+60%)	(6) Pachacuti 4/1, Lost his way over fences but got back on track when a staying-on second of 7 in handicap hurdle here (20.5f, soft) 21 days ago. Considered returned to a longer trip. Kept on for second behind an improver here last time over 2m4f; stays this far.
13 11th (13) (16/1 -14%) I'm A Starman	16 16/1(-14%)	(13) I'm A Starman 16/1, Arrives in decent nick, refitted with blinkers when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 40 days ago. Enters calculations off a falling mark. He runs well now and again but this exposed 12yo may need an easier opening these days.
9 \|PU\| (9) (18/1 -29%) Valens Bruyee	18 18/1(-29%)	(9) Valens Bruyee 18/1, Got back on track when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, soft) 22 days ago. One for the shortlist in his bid for a first success of the season. His profile is notoriously inconsistent and softer ground would be preferable.
4 \|PU\| (4) (28/1 -56%) Kissman	28 28/1(-56%)	(4) Kissman 28/1, Fairly useful hurdle winner in France but not at that level in 3 starts for new connections. It remains still quite early days with this yard though so he's no forlorn hope from a falling mark. Hard to warm to on what he's shown in Britain, including two handicaps.

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This looks a wide-open handicap but a bold bid is expected from MURPHY'S MILAN, who shaped with promise when not beaten too far into fourth over an extended 2m3f at Chepstow in November. The lightly-raced six-year-old could be suited by stepping up in trip for his handicap debut and an opening mark of 109 looks workable, while the recent good form of his stable inspires further confidence. Kintail was running a big race when unseating his rider at the last over 3m2f at Warwick 12 days ago and this drop in distance should help, while Holokea is another to consider after filling the runner-up berth off this mark at Market Rasen.

A few with chances but the lightly-raced MURPHY'S MILAN appeals as a likely improver now his stamina is drawn out on his handicap debut and he gets a confident vote for a yard among the winners. Super Sabre Sam could emerge as the chief threat now he also steps up in trip, although Valens Bruyee, Kintail and Mahler Moon also need shortlisting in this competitive handicap.

Last year's second MAHLER MOON (nap) will be interesting if he can make the anticipated progress from his encouraging run at Taunton.

16:45 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
6 (6) (11/1 -38%) Crystal Luna	11 11/1(-38%)	(6) Crystal Luna 11/1, Bounced back to best to record a second win in 10-runner C&D handicap (10/1) last week. Not an obvious type to follow up. Notched her second C&D win when scoring a week ago; takes a step up in class today s.
2 1st (2) (9/1 -38%) Jered Maddox	9 9/1(-38%)	(2) Jered Maddox 9/1, Confirmed promise of last run when bring up career victory number 11 here in February. Shaped as if still in good form when 1¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Sporting Hero in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Beaten 2l by Sporting Hero last time but is 3lb better off with that rival now.
1 2nd (1) (4/1 +0%) Sporting Hero	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Sporting Hero 4/1, In the form of his life, landing back-to-back C&D handicaps in recent weeks. Another bold show likely. Four AW wins here in the last season including under today's rider; give another bold show.
3 3rd (3) (5/1 +58%) Beauty Queen	5 5/1(+58%)	(3) Beauty Queen 5/1, Won 2 of her 4 starts at 2 yrs and probably needed the run on first outing since leaving Kevin Ryan when fourth of 6 in minor event at this course (6f) last week. Makes handicap bow from a stiff-looking mark, however. Decent start for this yard against a classy rival a week ago; come on for that and go well.
7 4th (7) (11/2 -10%) I'm Spartacus	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(7) I'm Spartacus 11/2, Course winner in February. 4/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Should go well again. Third off this mark two weeks ago; same mark today but steps up in class so needs more.
8 5th (8) (28/1 +15%) Hero Of The Hour	28 28/1(+15%)	(8) Hero Of The Hour 28/1, 4-time course winner who turned in a rare poor effort when tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Visor back on. Type to bounce back quickly. Not in the best of form over the winter but is dropping to a reasonable mark.
4 6th (4) (11/5 +27%) Never Shout Never	2.2 11/5(+27%)	(4) Never Shout Never 11/5, C&D winner who again ran well when third of 7 in handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Yard in good form and can give another good account. In fine form; just failed to last 6f a week ago but back to this trip will suit; player.
5 7th (5) (8/1 +27%) Dontspoilasale	8 8/1(+27%)	(5) Dontspoilasale 8/1, Course winner who again ran creditably when sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (6f, 9/1) 7 days ago. Visor on for 1st time. Bit to find with some of these rivals even though is dropping in the weights; visor tried.

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SPORTING HERO has been in great form here over the winter winning four times in total and now bids for a C&D hat-trick having shown plenty of pace twice last month. The Denis Hogan-trained gelding had Never Shout Never, Jered Maddox and Dontspoilasale all behind last time and a 3lb rise still leaves him on a competitive mark. Beauty Queen won twice over this trip for Kevin Ryan and should benefit from an initial outing for new connections here last Friday. Crystal Luna won over 5f last week and Nicola Burns claims a valuable 7lb.

I'M SPARTACUS is running consistently well at present and just about shades the vote in a tightly-knit affair. Never Shout Never and Sporting Hero are two others who arrive in excellent heart and look sure to go well again.

In tremendous form lately, SPORTING HERO can notch the three-timer under a claimer who won on him two starts ago.

16:50 Ffos Las NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 (2) (12/1 +14%) Jaja Jimmy	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Jaja Jimmy 12/1, Stepped up on his debut when third of 12 at Exeter (heavy) 6 months later but the form isn't anything special. Third of 12 behind a subsequent Listed winner at Exeter in December; enters calculations.
5 2nd (5) (5/2 +17%) Whiskey Yankee	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(5) Whiskey Yankee 5/2, Hunter's Light gelding. Brother to useful hurdler Ed Keeper, and half-brother to 3 winners, including French 17f hurdle winner Que T'es Belle. Dam, French hurdler (2¼m winner). Appeals on paper for yard boasting a good record in this discipline. Brother to connections' useful hurdler Ed Keeper; stable does very well in bumpers.
4 3rd (4) (13/2 +35%) Empire Day	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(4) Empire Day 13/2, Cracksman colt. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including useful 7f/7.5f winner Alexej. Interesting pedigree for a race like this and would enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. Out of a Group 3 Flat winner; rare bumper runner for Newmarket-based Flat trainer.
1 4th (1) (10/3 +5%) Caliach Point	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(1) Caliach Point 10/3, From a good family and showed promise when fourth of 11 on his Huntingdon bumper debut 6 weeks ago. Made quite pleasing debut when fourth of 11 at Huntingdon six weeks ago.

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Empire Day is an extremely rare runner in this sphere for Ismail Mohammed but the son of Cracksman faces some interesting opposition in a contest won by smart types such as The Jukebox Man (2023) and Potters Charm 12 months ago. The vote goes to CALIACH POINT following his debut fourth at Huntingdon as that experience may prove valuable. Whiskey Yankee and Starzand are others likely to make an impact.

This could be a good bumper despite the lack of numbers. Expensive Irish point recruit STARZAND gets the vote but Sam Thomas has a good strike-rate in bumpers so Whiskey Yankee would rate a big danger if the betting vibes are strong. Caliach Point ran to a fair level when an encouraging fourth on his Huntingdon debut and should also have a part to play.

All five runners have something going for them but STARZAND was bought for big money after his wide-margin Irish point win.

16:55 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 (2) (50/1 -52%) The Cooleen	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) The Cooleen 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 33/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 22 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip for tapeta debut. Well beaten on AW in all four starts since switch to Flat, latest at 33-1 in 1m2f handicap.
6 1st (6) (9/2 +44%) Lednikov	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(6) Lednikov 9/2, C&D winner in February. 7/1, respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 6 days ago. Can make the running, as when winning over C&D last month; firmly in each-way calculations.
1 2nd (1) (5/4 +29%) Come On John	1.25 5/4(+29%)	(1) Come On John 5/4, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton earlier in the month and ran a cracker from a 4 lb higher mark when third in a slightly stronger contest there (12.2f) 6 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Remains of firm interest. Consistent sort; close again six days ago and should be in serious contention once more.
3 3rd (3) (15/2 +17%) Alvesta	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(3) Alvesta 15/2, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 5/1, fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago. 0-13 for A Balding, 0-5 for this yard; coming down weights but not finishing any closer.
7 4th (7) (40/1 +0%) Forglen	40 40/1(+0%)	(7) Forglen 40/1, Little form in varied events. Off 6 months/had breathing operation. Significantly up in trip. Out the back all four races; wind surgery since; AW debut; not bred for this far.
8 5th (8) (16/1 -60%) Spartan Times	16 16/1(-60%)	(8) Spartan Times 16/1, Fourth of 6 in minor event at Newcastle (10.2f, 7/4) 8 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. 0-7; minor honours in classifieds on last three runs (9.4f, 1m4f and 1m2f); tongue-tie now.
4 6th (4) (7/2 +22%) Busby	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(4) Busby 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Fifth of 8 in handicap (6/5) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Can remain competitive bup in trip. 10yo but consistent form this winter and should be bang there once again.
9 7th (9) (20/1 +0%) Lucky Question	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Lucky Question 20/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Sixth of 8 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 9/1) 33 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back up in trip. 0-12 in Ireland and 0-7 in Britain; lack of impact in Britain puts him down the list.
10 8th (10) (33/1 +18%) Wath Court	33 33/1(+18%)	(10) Wath Court 33/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs and only seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 100/1) on most recent outing. 0-19; probably stayed 1m4f on latest start (second attempt) but others are more persuasive.
5 9th (5) (40/1 -300%) Fen Tiger	40 40/1(-300%)	(5) Fen Tiger 40/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022 but was unsuited by the step up in trip when sixth of 12 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, heavy) on final start in November. The return to this trip more suitable and capable from this mark but does lack a recent run. Seen far more often on turf and has a bit to prove on Tapeta; off since November.

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A slow start proved costly for COME ON JOHN when finishing a never-nearer third over 1m4f at Wolverhampton six days ago. A winner over that same C&D the time before, James Owen's charge should take all the beating here if coping with a quick turnaround and he makes plenty of appeal racing before his revised mark takes effect. Busby didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when finishing fifth over shorter at Dunstall Park earlier this month and the veteran is feared most, ahead of Spartan Times.

COME ON JOHN almost overcame the run of the race at Wolverhampton last week, so he remains of firm interest, especially now back in a 0-55. Busby and the returning Fen Tiger head the opposition.

It's likely that this will be fought out between COME ON JOHN, Busby and Lednikov and it could be a good scrap.

17:00 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
1 (1) (18/1 -64%) Mack The Man	18 18/1(-64%)	(1) Mack The Man 18/1, Veteran who took this race last year and added 2m wins at Perth and Ayr later in 2024. Recent Ayr third was a step back in the right direction and no surprise to see him make a bold bid to defend his crown. Won this race last year and he's now 4lb lower than for his last success; in the mix.
2 1st (2) (15/2 -7%) Kingston James	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(2) Kingston James 15/2, Bumper/novice hurdle winner. Also good second in Wetherby novice over Christmas and better than result when eighth of 10 on Doncaster handicap debut 3 weeks ago, fading having still been in contention of a place until the final 2f. Less exposed than a lot of these. Edging down the weights and is still unexposed in this sphere but others are preferred.
11 2nd (11) (13/2 -86%) Heart Above	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(11) Heart Above 13/2, Progressive in handicaps in the autumn, winning at Perth and over 2m here. Made an encouraging return from a break when third of 11 over 2m here last month and big player for a yard seeking a third win in this race. Has form figures of 231213 since August and his last win was at this track; respected.
7 3rd (7) (5/1 -11%) Haarar	5 5/1(-11%)	(7) Haarar 5/1, Fourth win of a productive season when seeing off Bathgate by 1¼ lengths at Catterick (2m, good to soft) 39 days ago. A 4 lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent another prominent showing. Smooth winner at Catterick (1m7f) last month and he's open to more progress; big player.
5 4th (5) (11/2 -10%) No No Fizz	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(5) No No Fizz 11/2, Back to back wins at the end of last year, including over 2m here. Improved again when second of 15 over 2m here at the beginning of February and he should give another good account. Two hurdle wins for current yard and she resumed her progress when runner-up here latest.
4 5th (4) (9/1 -13%) Ravenscraig Castle	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Ravenscraig Castle 9/1, Fairly useful stayer on Flat but hasn't won since his 3-y-o days. Has been running with credit in handicap hurdles this winter but he'll need things to drop perfectly to get his head in front. 0-8 over hurdles but he's run well here (1m7f) in last two runs and has each-way claims.
10 6th (10) (6/1 +63%) Scots Poet	6 6/1(+63%)	(10) Scots Poet 6/1, Well handicapped again. Hasn't fired this winter but has often saved his best for the spring. Also has first-time cheekpieces added to a tongue tie. On dangerous mark but he needs a major revival with cheekpieces added.
6 7th (6) (17/2 +29%) Cuban Cigar	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(6) Cuban Cigar 17/2, Won this race in 2023 and fourth last year. Only mid-division here on latest start 7 weeks ago but he's dangerous to discount having dipped to his lowest mark for a while. Disappointing since his second at Perth in September and losing run is now up to 16.
9 8th (9) (25/1 -25%) Restandbethankful	25 25/1(-25%)	(9) Restandbethankful 25/1, Won 17f handicap chase at Cartmel in August. Also a good second at Kelso in September but has been unable to cash in on a lower hurdle mark in his 3 outings since. Last three wins have been over fences; has been disappointing over hurdles last twice.
12 9th (12) (13/2 +54%) Jet Patrol	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(12) Jet Patrol 13/2, Headstrong sort who made the frame in a maiden/novice hurdles last winter. Would have finished second in a 2m course maiden in November but for a late fall but below par in 2 handicaps since. 0-8 under rules and was 10l behind Heart Above here last time; others preferred.
3 10th (3) (20/1 -100%) Bathgate	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) Bathgate 20/1, Pair of handicap hurdle wins this winter. Also a good second at Catterick last month but his run of good form came to a halt at Newcastle last time. Bounce back needed. Flopped at Newcastle but that was after a good spell; has claims if he can bounce back.
8 11th (8) (50/1 -100%) The Navigator	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) The Navigator 50/1, Successful in this race in 2023 and this veteran bagged 3 more handicap wins in the first half of this season. Not at his best in recent starts but might have needed his latest one after 4 months off and the stable's good record in this affords him respect. Won two in a row in October but he's not been at the same level since; others preferred.

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HAARAR justified strong market support when winning comfortably at Catterick and, with a 4lb rise deemed fair, he is fancied to complete a double. Heart Above has won and placed on his last couple of visits to this track and, off a handy racing weight, he is likely to be in the shake-up once again. Ravenscraig Castle and No No Fizz are others to note in a competitive handicap.

Dianne Sayer seems to target this race and HEART ABOVE looks set for a bold bid after returning from a short break to finish third in a 2m course handicap last month. Fergal O'Brien's No No Fizz also warmed up for this with a good placed effort here last month and is second choice ahead of Haarar and last year's winner Mack The Man.

A competitive race in which the vote goes to HAARAR who made it 3-10 over hurdles when scoring in smooth style at Catterick last month.

17:10 Newbury Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 (2) (9/2 +63%) Trevada	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(2) Trevada 9/2, Fair chaser for Oliver Sherwood. Cheekpieces on for 1st time when landing 3-runner hunter chase (11/10) at Fakenham (24.2f) for his new yard 10 months ago. Landed a point 12 days ago so must enter calculations. Hunter chase winner; has done well in points and beat a respected rival in the latest.
1 1st (1) (9/2 +18%) Rebel Dawn Rising	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(1) Rebel Dawn Rising 9/2, Fairly useful chaser. 11/1, pulled up in hunter chase at Leicester (22.7f, heavy) 24 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Heavy ground an excuse on comeback; big shout on last year's spring form.
3 2nd (3) (12/1 +25%) Empire De Maulde	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) Empire De Maulde 12/1, Unreliable type who was pulled up in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f) 8 months ago on his final run for James Ewart. Tongue strap back on. Runner-up in a point 12 days ago so not ruled out. Has got himself back on track in points and could easily hold his own here.
5 3rd (5) (7/4 -8%) Itchy Feet	1.75 7/4(-8%)	(5) Itchy Feet 7/4, Veteran who took advantage of a slipping mark at Market Rasen (23f) in November 2023 but lightly raced and below par since. Has the form to play a big part if back on his A-game here however. Current wellbeing an issue but impossible to rule out with his impressive CV.
4 4th (4) (9/4 -13%) Enrilo	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(4) Enrilo 9/4, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021 but he posted a good second of 5 in hunter chase at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) 44 days ago. This C&D winner merits serious consideration. Stable has a good record in this and he was close up on his recent hunter chase debut.

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ITCHY FEET achieved a mark of 155 over fences in his pomp and despite being 19lb lower now, he still comes out clear on official ratings in this hunters' chase. Olly Murphy's veteran blew away the cobwebs with a couple of hurdle spins in January and could have too much class for these rivals on his return to chasing, although Enrilo was only beaten a length in a similar event at Ludlow last month and the Paul Nicholls-trained C&D winner will be no pushover. Rebel Dawn Rising looks best of the remainder.

Not an easy race to assess and it could go the way of Paul Nicholls' ENRILO who is taken to build on an encouraging Ludlow second last time out. Itchy Feet is another veteran who can have a big say if on song.

If REBEL DAWN RISING can return to the form he was showing around this time last year then he'll go well. He had excuses last time.

17:15 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
7 (7) (33/1 -50%) No Speed Limit	33 33/1(-50%)	(7) No Speed Limit 33/1, 4-time course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, ran no sort of race after just 7 days off when last of 10 in handicap at this course (5f) 7 days ago. Hard to fancy. Only 1lb above his last winning mark but was has to rebound from a poor run a week ago.
1 1st (1) (9/2 -29%) Amemri	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(1) Amemri 9/2, 5-time course winner. Defied a career-high mark to complete the hat-trick in 14-runner handicap (11/2) at this course (7f) 2 weeks ago, leading final 100 yds. Up another 6 lb, but she beat a subsequent winner last time and is impossible to ignore in her current mood. Notched a hat-trick lately over 7f; this trip is a question but she has early speed.
6 2nd (6) (15/2 -25%) My Girl Sioux	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(6) My Girl Sioux 15/2, One win from 40 Flat runs came here in November. Ran a typical race to get placed yet again when third of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, 5/2) 7 days ago, never nearer. Others more persuasive from a win perspective. Consistent but seems to be best at the minimum trip and others are preferred today.
10 3rd (10) (14/1 +58%) Havana Notion	14 14/1(+58%)	(10) Havana Notion 14/1, C&D winner. 25/1, continued out of sorts when ninth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 37 days ago. C&D winner won on turf at Tipperary over the summer but has been soundly beaten since.
5 4th (5) (8/1 +20%) Hasiyna	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Hasiyna 8/1, C&D winner in December and January. 22/1, run of good form halted when sixth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 2 weeks ago, not ideally placed. Can bounce back. Couldn't get involved from off the pace here last time; can do better today.
2 5th (2) (15/2 -67%) Senado Square	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(2) Senado Square 15/2, C&D winner. 11/1, wasn't disgraced when fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f) 4 weeks ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not in best of form lately but dropping back to 6f might help and one to consider.
3 6th (3) (66/1 -200%) Pub Talk	66 66/1(-200%)	(3) Pub Talk 66/1, Course winner. 50/1, first run since leaving Philip Kirby when last of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 4 months ago. Down in trip. Makes second start for this yard (finished a close fifth over 1m here 2 years ago). Disappointing in the last year and now back with his former trainer; needs a revival.
8 7th (8) (11/4 +21%) Rattletheonionbag	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(8) Rattletheonionbag 11/4, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 17/2, ran up to best when second of 13 in handicap at this C&D 2 weeks ago, edged out late on. Nudged up 3 lb for that near miss but her turn looks around the corner. Just lost out over C&D last time; up 3lb but a similar effort will see her go close.
4 8th (4) (5/2 +38%) Winemaker	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(4) Winemaker 5/2, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 4/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Career-low mark to work with so merits consideration. Encouragement last time when the leaders got away from the field over C&D; of interest.
11 9th (11) (125/1 -400%) Rushes To Riches	125 125/1(-400%)	(11) Rushes To Riches 125/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 13 in maiden (200/1) at this C&D 3 weeks ago. Makes handicap debut. Some ability in maidens over this trip but is 8lb out of the handicap taking on her elders.
9 10th (9) (80/1 -186%) Clifton Light	80 80/1(-186%)	(9) Clifton Light 80/1, 200/1, again showed little when eleventh of 13 in maiden at this course (7f) 4 weeks ago. Makes handicap debut. Well beaten in three maidens over further and will have to find improvement.

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

RATTLETHEONIONBAG has yet to win in 18 starts but could set the record straight following two solid efforts over C&D. The Willie Browne-trained mare had Hasiyna back in fourth with Havana Notion and No Speed Limit further adrift when finishing strongly into third behind I'm Spartacus before just touched off by Velvet Skies a fortnight ago with Winemaker over two lengths behind in fourth. Amemri drops down in trip having completed a hat-trick over 7f here this winter, while My Girl Sioux won over 5f back in November and could be suited by this extra furlong.

AMEMRI managed to defy a career-high mark to complete a 7f hat-trick here a fortnight ago and having a rare crack at sprinting, David Marnane's thriving 5-y-o is selected to go in again at the expense of Rattletheonionbag, who remains a maiden but couldn't have gone much closer to breaking her duck last time. Winemaker and My Girl Sioux are another couple fancied to be in the shake up, too.

Though WINEMAKER has some ground to make up on Rattletheonionbag from last time he can turn that form around.

17:25 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
4 1st (4) (11/8 +61%) Michael Scofield	1.375 11/8(+61%)	(4) Michael Scofield 11/8, 2/1, readily won 8-runner novice at this C&D on debut 20 days ago. Can do better so this Irish raider needs considering. Ready win from the front over C&D on debut 3 weeks ago; big player despite draw/penalty.
3 2nd (3) (3/1 +14%) Gunship	3 3/1(+14%)	(3) Gunship 3/1, 22/1 and tongue strap on, won 10-runner novice at Newcastle (8f) on debut 108 days ago. This €175,000 Sea The Stars colt should progress. Well in the mix. Just clung on at Newcastle on debut in December (1m); has big-race entries; respected.
10 3rd (10) (3/1 +57%) Prepare To Strike	3 3/1(+57%)	(10) Prepare To Strike 3/1, Kingman gelding. Dam 2-y-o 7f/1m winner, won May Hill Stakes and runner-up in Fillies' Mile. Interesting newcomer. First foal of a Group 2 winner for the owner; market to guide on debut.
11 4th (11) (150/1 -200%) Western Ruler	150 150/1(-200%)	(11) Western Ruler 150/1, Seventh of 10 in novice at this course (7.1f, 10/1) on debut 21 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Green and never in the hunt on his 7f debut here three weeks ago; stable also runs Karthon.
12 5th (12) (40/1 -60%) Zarakerjack	40 40/1(-60%)	(12) Zarakerjack 40/1, Seventh of 12 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 16/1) on debut 37 days ago. More is required. Last month's debut not without hope but a big step forward is needed to win here.
2 6th (2) (50/1 +50%) Norflondonforever	50 50/1(+50%)	(2) Norflondonforever 50/1, Had a wind op before coming in third of 10 in maiden (125/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 69 days ago, running on. First run for yahd after leaving Gary Brown and not ruled out. Promising 3rd at Wolverhampton ten weeks ago; first runner for owner/trainer.
7 7th (7) (8/1 -14%) Karthon	8 8/1(-14%)	(7) Karthon 8/1, 9/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Goodwood (9f, heavy) on debut. Off 159 days. Should improve. Well held on heavy ground in one 2yo run; can do better this year but maybe over further.
5 8th (5) (100/1 -150%) Deep Water Bay	100 100/1(-150%)	(5) Deep Water Bay 100/1, 40/1, eighth of 9 in novice at this C&D on debut 6 days ago. Lots more is needed. Never in the hunt over C&D on last week's debut (40-1); longer-term prospect.
6 9th (6) (17/2 +39%) Hawaiian King	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(6) Hawaiian King 17/2, 11/1, fifth of 9 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut. Off 158 days. Likely to improve. Green but clear promise in one run as a 2yo; Rossa Ryan booked for return; unexposed.
1 10th (1) (500/1 -150%) Admiral Fitz	500 500/1(-150%)	(1) Admiral Fitz 500/1, Twice-raced maiden on Flat. 125/1, sixth of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 4 days ago. Poor hurdler and neither Flat run suggests he's the answer here.

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

Having dominated his rivals on his debut over C&D at the start of this month, there should be more to come from MICHAEL SCOFIELD. The son of Tiz The Law scored with something in hand and he's preferred to Gunship, who also warrants respect after scoring on his racecourse bow at Newcastle. Keep a close eye on Prepare To Strike too.

Charlie Hills's OURSIN shaped well on his debut when runner-up at Kempton and is fancied to build on it here and get off the mark at the chief expense of Simon and Ed Crisford's debutant Prepare To Strike. Both Gunship and Michael Scofield can also have a say in this fair novice.

Winners Gunship and Michael Scofield are feared but HAWAIIAN KING shaped well on debut and can improve this year.

17:30 Musselburgh NH Flat Race (Class 4) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 2nd (2) (3/1 -9%) Centurion's Sister	3 3/1(-9%)	(2) Centurion's Sister 3/1, Getaway filly who shaped better than bare result on debut when eighth of 11 in bumper at Carlisle in November. Duly improved on that when runner-up at Newcastle (16.2f, slow) since and she's a major player. Second of nine at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January; comparable form claims to some others.
8 3rd (8) (11/2 +39%) Perfectot	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(8) Perfectot 11/2, Showed something to work on when coming home third in an 8-runner Sedgefield bumper (16.8f, good to soft) on recent debut, despite refusing to settle. Entitled to come on for that run and she needs considering. 15-2, raced freely but kept on when 12l third of eight at Sedgefield (good) ten days ago.
3 4th (3) (5/1 +44%) Chanelle Noir	5 5/1(+44%)	(3) Chanelle Noir 5/1, Safely held starting out in a bumper at Ascot last month and others make more appeal. 17l sixth of ten at Ascot (1m7f, good; 20-1) and this company should be easier.
6 6th (6) (33/1 +50%) Tiggerelli	33 33/1(+50%)	(6) Tiggerelli 33/1, Hasn't shown a great deal in 2 starts to date and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Sixth of nine at Newcastle (AW; 33-1) was better but she still has major work to do.
1 7th (1) (50/1 +50%) Anny Mcphee	50 50/1(+50%)	(1) Anny Mcphee 50/1, Tailed off in a Hexham bumper for Katie Scott in June 2023 and, absent since, she is readily passed over. 28-1, trained by Katie Scott when completely tailed off in a Hexham bumper in June 2023.

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

Lucinda Russell has won the last couple of runnings of this contest and CHANONRY POINT, a 40,000-pound purchase after scoring between the flags in Ireland in January, could well complete the hat-trick for her handler. No Flies On Her also has a point-to-point victory on her CV and warrants plenty of respect making her NH debut, while Newcastle runner-up Centurion's Sister completes the shortlist.

Maiden point winners CHANONRY POINT and No Flies On Her are both appealing on paper and could be the pair to concentrate on, particularly if the market vibes surrounding them are upbeat. Representing the yard responsible for the last two winners of this race, Chanonry Point is marginally preferred. Centurion's Sister showed the benefit of her debut spin when finishing second at Newcastle and she is third choice ahead of likely improver Perfectot.

Some of the others have shown promise under rules but preference is for the winning pointer CHANONRY POINT.

17:45 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
1 1st (1) (4/9 +51%) Currawood	0.444444 4/9(+51%)	(1) Currawood 4/9, Fair colt who was placed for the third start in a row when second of 11 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 6 months ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. The one to beat on return. Strong turf maiden form; should win this if taking to the surface plus cheekpieces.
6 3rd (6) (3/1 +50%) No Such Thing	3 3/1(+50%)	(6) No Such Thing 3/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eleventh of 22 in minor event at the Curragh (6.3f, good, 9/4). Off 6 months but not ruled out. Has the ability to run well if taking to the surface and staying this trip.
14 5th (14) (16/1 +0%) Shamanka	16 16/1(+0%)	(14) Shamanka 16/1, Lightly-raced filly. Creditable third of 8 in claimer at this C&D (7/2) 14 days ago. One for the shortlist. Some decent efforts; has plenty to find with Currawood on ratings but can run respectably.
3 6th (3) (125/1 -25%) Flynn Ryder	125 125/1(-25%)	(3) Flynn Ryder 125/1, Twice-raced gelding. 33/1, ninth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Some promise on debut over 6f but hung left and took a backwards step over 1m since.
9 7th (9) (125/1 -279%) Widely Acclaimed	125 125/1(-279%)	(9) Widely Acclaimed 125/1, Once-raced colt. 11/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f) on debut 49 days ago. First run for yard after leaving M. Halford & T. Collins. Beaten 13l on debut at this track; changed yards since and has to find lots of improvement.
13 8th (13) (125/1 -25%) Rising Sky	125 125/1(-25%)	(13) Rising Sky 125/1, Twice-raced filly. 250/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at this course (8f) 35 days ago. Just a hint of ability in two AW starts over 1m and handicaps beckon after today.
12 13th (12) (100/1 -400%) Magnolia Drive	100 100/1(-400%)	(12) Magnolia Drive 100/1, Twice-raced filly. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at this course (8f, 14/1) 21 days ago. Some promise on C&D debut but took a backwards step over 1m here last time.

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

CURRAWOOD showed a high level of form when placed on all three maiden outings as a juvenile and gets the vote to open his account with cheekpieces fitted for the first time. The selection beat all bar The Lion In Winter over this trip at the Curragh and the winner is currently favourite for the 2000 Guineas after landing the Group 3 Acomb Stakes at York. No Such Thing made a promising debut when second in a 21-runner Curragh maiden before a shade disappointing subsequently in a valuable sales race at the same venue, while Shamanka has been placed twice over C&D and is another to consider.

CURRAWOOD holds the clear edge on form so is taken to gain a deserved first success at the chief expense of Joseph O'Brien's newcomer Glenroyal, who needs monitoring in the market. Shamanka and No Such Thing appeal as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours.

Despite his absence and lack of AW experience, it is difficult to oppose CURRAWOOD on the form of his fine displays last year.

18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
7 (7) (14/1 -17%) Beautiful Dawn	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Beautiful Dawn 14/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 25/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 24 days ago. C Hit the frame on her last two starts and she should make another bold bid.
2 1st (2) (15/8 -25%) First Greyed	1.875 15/8(-25%)	(2) First Greyed 15/8, Bounced back to form from a tumbling mark to 12-runner handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 9 days ago, plenty in hand. Obvious claims under a penalty. Return of a visor saw him win easily at Wolverhampton last week; 3lb well in; big player.
1 2nd (1) (2/1 +27%) King Of York	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) King Of York 2/1, Back in his best form for a while having landed back-to-back 7f course handicaps in recent months. Likely to make a bold bid for the hat-trick under a penalty. Chasing a hat-trick after two 7f wins here; 0-27 over 1m+ but does stay this far.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 +64%) Heretic	9 9/1(+64%)	(4) Heretic 9/1, 11/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 17 days ago. Not built on a promising stable debut in four subsequent runs; risks attached.
5 4th (5) (9/2 +25%) Mickey Mongoose	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(5) Mickey Mongoose 9/2, C&D winner in February and again ran well when third of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago. Should remain competitive. C&D win last month was followed by two sound efforts over 7f; each-way shout back at 1m.
3 5th (3) (22/1 -100%) It's Tim	22 22/1(-100%)	(3) It's Tim 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 125/1) 13 days ago. Tongue strap on for handicap debut. Likely big improver now handicapping in a tongue-tie; betting should be revealing.
8 6th (8) (25/1 +0%) Van Zant	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Van Zant 25/1, C&D winner in January but hasn't reproduced that form in 4 subsequent runs. 7f win here in January but he's gone off the boil more recently; full revival is required.
6 7th (6) (12/1 +40%) Headshot	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Headshot 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January but came home last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 27 days ago. Blinkers back on. Won a classified race at Wolverhampton in January; less good twice since; blinkers back.

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

Proceedings may be dominated by penalised winners King Of York and FIRST GREYED, with preference for the latter. Thomas Faulkner's inmate benefitted from the reapplication of a visor and more patient tactics when landing the spoils at Wolverhampton last week, and that comfortable success suggests he is the better handicapped of the pair. The aforementioned King Of York arrives on the back of a 7f double at Southwell, but a 5lb penalty and an extra furlong may just prove his undoing. Handicap debutant It's Tim is worth a second look in the betting.

FIRST GREYED caused a shock when defying huge odds with plenty in hand at Wolverhampton last week and can follow up if turning up in similar form under a penalty. Hat-trick seeker King of York also remains well treated on past exploits and rates the obvious threat.

It's Tim looks a likely big improver in handicaps but FIRST GREYED is ahead of the assessor and can back up last week's cosy win.

18:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
9 (9) (9/2 +25%) In The Minus	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(9) In The Minus 9/2, Off 3 months before a solid fifth of 8 to Sunriseontheboyne in handicap at this course (8f, 3/1) 7 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Needs considering. Beaten 2l over 1m here last week, weakening late on; should go close with a visor added.
2 1st (2) (10/1 -43%) Sunriseontheboyne	10 10/1(-43%)	(2) Sunriseontheboyne 10/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (8f, 13/2) 7 days ago, keeping on well. Needs considering. Won over 1m here last week; is effective over this trip too but is up 5lb.
1 2nd (1) (40/1 -43%) Scarlet Widow	40 40/1(-43%)	(1) Scarlet Widow 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in maiden at this course (6f, 8/1) 21 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Doesn't look that well treated on handicap debut and needs to settle better; tongue-tie on.
5 3rd (5) (11/2 -57%) Brigid's Cloak	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(5) Brigid's Cloak 11/2, Yet to score but she posted a good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Trainer is in good form and she's sure to go well again. Twice went close over C&D, notably three weeks ago when just ahead of Tam Lin; up 1lb.
10 4th (10) (50/1 -52%) Chriselli	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Chriselli 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in maiden (150/1) at this course (8f). Off 105 days. Makes handicap debut. Soundly beaten in three maidens but is likely to do better now tackling handicaps.
7 5th (7) (4/1 +0%) Tam Lin	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Tam Lin 4/1, C&D winner in February. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 21 days ago. One to consider. Off the mark early last month before a fine effort in defeat three weeks ago; go well.
8 6th (8) (14/1 -17%) Annie Lavinia	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Annie Lavinia 14/1, Respectable sixth of 14 in nursery (11/2) at this C&D. Off 93 days. Can give a good account. Went closest when beaten 2l over C&D in November but wasn't as good the following month.
11 7th (11) (11/2 +31%) Endless Dawn	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(11) Endless Dawn 11/2, 7/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and in the picture. Just behind Brigid's Cloak and Tam Lin last time; cheekpieces added and one to consider.
6 8th (6) (4/1 +20%) Merchants Arch	4 4/1(+20%)	(6) Merchants Arch 4/1, Visored for 1st time, respectable second of 8 in claimer (2/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. A likely player again in his bid for a maiden victory. Just behind Tam Lin last month before a solid claimer effort two weeks ago; go well.
4 9th (4) (25/1 -25%) Hugo's Girl	25 25/1(-25%)	(4) Hugo's Girl 25/1, Fourth of 5 in minor event at this course (6f, 50/1) 35 days ago, very slowly away. More is required. Ran well in a rated race over 6f last time after an absence; a shout if staying this trip.
3 10th (3) (25/1 -25%) Happy For Evva	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Happy For Evva 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form eighth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive. Below form in a 6f handicap last time against older horses; keen only start over this trip.

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

There is plenty of interlinking form in this tightly knit handicap and perhaps TAM LIN can come out of top. The Danny Murphy-trained gelding narrowly beat Endless Dawn and Merchants Arch over C&D last month and was carried a bit left last time when third to Lyle The Crocodile again over 7f. The selection was just behind Brigid's Cloak on that occasion with Endless Dawn and Sunriseontheboyne (won since) close up in fourth and fifth respectively. In The Minus was heavily backed here last Friday when only weakening close home over a mile.

BRIGID'S CLOAK signalled she is ready to get off the mark when runner-up over C&D last time so gets the vote ahead of another in-form maiden in the shape of Merchants Arch. Tam Lin and Annie Lavinia also need factoring into this open-looking handicap.

Several are closely matched on form. With the cheekpieces added, ENDLESS DAWN could pull out a bit more and get off the mark.

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

Form	Odds	Age
4 (4) (80/1 -142%) Lockdown Lass	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Lockdown Lass 80/1, 3-time winner on turf during 2023 but lightly raced since, failing to come on for her reappearance run when last of 7 in handicap (125/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 24 days ago. Current wellbeing hard to assess but this is a drop in class and she needs a market check.
3 1st (3) (1/1 +64%) Billy Mcgarry	1 1/1(+64%)	(3) Billy Mcgarry 1/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Continued run of good form since turn of the year when second of 11 in handicap (17/2) at this course (7.1f) 7 days ago. Has good chance on form. C&D winner; banging at the door this year and should run his race once again.
8 2nd (8) (33/1 -200%) Mr Stanley	33 33/1(-200%)	(8) Mr Stanley 33/1, Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. 12/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 20 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Has work to do. 28-race maiden who has to prove his stamina for 1m.
7 3rd (7) (11/1 -10%) Mr Slicker	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Mr Slicker 11/1, Remains a maiden after 17 starts on these shores but shaped better than bare result when third of 12 in minor event at this C&D 17 days ago, likely he'd of gone very close with a clear run. More on his plate back in a handicap but not ruled out. Conditions to suit and he ran well here 17 days ago; more needed to end losing run though.
6 4th (6) (16/1 -60%) Pop Favorite	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Pop Favorite 16/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 10/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 8 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Last 6 wins have come at Newcastle but on a dangerous mark & K O'Neill replaces apprentice.
5 5th (5) (5/2 +50%) Ring Of Gold	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(5) Ring Of Gold 5/2, Comes here on a lengthy losing run but tumbled down the weights and shaped better than bare result in refitted visor when third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 43 days ago, not clear run over 1f out and running on. One to keep an eye on. On a losing run but he was a promising 3rd tried in a visor last month; chance with repeat.
1 6th (1) (13/2 -63%) Al Suil Eile	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(1) Al Suil Eile 13/2, Capitalised on a falling mark when registering a fourth C&D success in 12-runner handicap 10 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly run race. Considered turned out under a penalty. Narrow win here ten days ago can be upgraded a touch; high on the list despite a penalty.
2 7th (2) (14/1 -87%) River Wharfe	14 14/1(-87%)	(2) River Wharfe 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 8/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap back at that venue (7.2f) 9 days ago. No forlorn hope returned to this longer trip. Not beaten far over 7f last week but others are more appealing for win purposes at 1m.

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

Placed on each of his last five starts, including the last three over 7f here, BILLY MCGARRY deserves a change in luck, and the step up in trip could see him get back to winning ways. That may be at the main expense of Al Suil Eile, who shoulders a 4lb penalty following his determined success over C&D last week. A capable sort on his day, River Wharfe is another to note, along with Ring Of Gold, who made the frame over C&D last time out.

C&D winner BILLY MCGARRY's consistency has been hard to knock since the turn of the year and he could be worth siding with to deservedly get his head back in front. Ring of Gold, who caught the eye latest, and recent C&D scorer Al Suil Eile head the dangers in a competitive heat.

Al Suil Eile is feared under a small penalty but BILLY McGARRY may be able to end his run of placed efforts.

18:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
5 1st (5) (6/1 -9%) Comfort Line	6 6/1(-9%)	(5) Comfort Line 6/1, 5-time course winner. Three wins from 24 runs last year. 6/1, creditable second of 9 in claimer at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Looks competitive on form. Won a C&D claimer in December, runner-up over longer trips on his last three visits.
3 2nd (3) (18/5 -31%) Shoot To Kill	3.6 18/5(-31%)	(3) Shoot To Kill 18/5, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 21 days ago. Stable having good spell. Expected to be bang there. Has held his form at this venue in a busy spell since November, should be in the mix again.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +11%) Clonmacash	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Clonmacash 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap (12/1) at the Curragh (6f, soft) 5 days ago. Unplaced over 6f at the Curragh on Sunday, highly dependable here in recent months.
1 4th (1) (3/1 +70%) Catch The Paddy	3 3/1(+70%)	(1) Catch The Paddy 3/1, Course winner. 100/1, last of 27 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, soft) 5 days ago. Every chance if back to best. Solid form over 1m here in recent months, tailed off in Sunday's Irish Lincoln.
7 5th (7) (8/1 +33%) Imperial Fighter	8 8/1(+33%)	(7) Imperial Fighter 8/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Jamie Osborne when creditable sixth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at this course (8f) 7 days ago, slowly away. Not discounted. Won off career-low mark at Wolverhampton in January, went too quick over 1m here last week.
2 6th (2) (9/1 +10%) Proleek Prince	9 9/1(+10%)	(2) Proleek Prince 9/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. Twentieth of 27 in handicap (100/1) at the Curragh (8f, soft) 5 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. A long way below his best on his last run at this venue, towards rear in the Irish Lincoln.
6 7th (6) (7/1 +13%) Prince Of Eyeries	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Prince Of Eyeries 7/1, Career best when winning 10-runner maiden (5/6) at this C&D 53 days ago, kept up to work. Possibilities. C&D maiden winner in January, less exposed than many of his rivals, worth considering.
8 8th (8) (28/1 -133%) Kwa Herini	28 28/1(-133%)	(8) Kwa Herini 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 13 in maiden (150/1) at this course (6f) 21 days ago, best work finish. Makes handicap debut. Open to progress. Good 6f run here three weeks ago, the least exposed runner in the field, handicap debut.

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There is very little to choose between Clonmacash and SHOOT TO KILL on running behind Volatile Analyst last month with slight preference given to the Stephen Thorne-trained gelding. Both have held their form well winning twice over C&D this winter and Jack Kearney is back on board claiming an important 5lb. Comfort Line also rarely runs a poor race at this venue winning five times since December 2023, while Prince Of Eyeries reverts to handicap company after winning a maiden here last time. Any market move for Kwa Herini would be interesting.

KWA HERIN left the impression that she is starting to get the hang of things when fourth in a 13-runner maiden on debut here last month and, with improvement likely now pitched into a handicap, she could be the answer. Next on the list is Comfort Line, who has been knocking on the door pretty loudly, while Prince of Eyeries is another with appealing claims.

The Ado McGuinness-trained CLONMACASH has been in fine shape lately, and it could pay to overlook Sunday's unplaced run at the Curragh

19:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
3 (3) (40/1 -100%) Persuasion	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Persuasion 40/1, Latest win at Haydock in September but well held in 2 runs in October. Given a break since. Might be best watched. On a feasible mark but first time out perhaps not the time to catch him.
1 1st (1) (14/1 -17%) Dutch Kingdom	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Dutch Kingdom 14/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford in October. 9/1, very good second of 13 in handicap at this course (6f) in November. Off since. Much depends on whether he's fully primed for this. Ended 2024 in fine form over 6f; career-high mark to deal with after four months off.
6 2nd (6) (2/1 +27%) Legal Reform	2 2/1(+27%)	(6) Legal Reform 2/1, In cracking form over this C&D for Michael Herrington this year, making it 3 wins and a second from 4 visits when seeing off 7 rivals last Friday. A 4 lb penalty shouldn't prevent him making another bold bid. 3-4 over C&D this year, including making all last week; up in grade but can't rule out.
2 3rd (2) (5/2 +38%) Blue Prince	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(2) Blue Prince 5/2, Course winner. Below par when seventh of 9 over 1m at Lingfield 21 days ago but was a good third over this C&D prior to that. Back on last winning mark. Considered. Below par latest but a repeat of a fine C&D 3rd in February would give him leading claims.
7 4th (7) (14/1 -180%) Ormolulu	14 14/1(-180%)	(7) Ormolulu 14/1, Five-time course winner, the latest over 6f in February. Creditable second of 6 back here (6f again) 10 days ago. Has some form over 7f but all of his wins have come at 6f. Good record at 6f here but still to prove quite so effective at this trip.
4 5th (4) (11/2 +27%) Silver Samurai	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(4) Silver Samurai 11/2, Pair of creditable in-frame efforts over C&D in October. Off since but has a decent record fresh. Respected. On a handy mark and his record after a break heightens interest; capable of a big run.
5 6th (5) (16/5 +51%) Aquacell	3.2 16/5(+51%)	(5) Aquacell 16/5, Useful effort to win a C&D handicap in November. Not in quite the same form when fifth in 9.5f French listed race on final start. C&D win in November was followed by a good effort in Listed company; still low mileage.

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A winner of three of his last four starts over C&D, it is difficult to look past LEGAL REFORM and he can take the rise in grade in his stride. A respectable fifth in Listed company at Deauville in December after scoring over C&D on her penultimate start, Aquacell is a key player, as well as Ormolulu, who has finished in the first two home on each of her last two starts here and may improve for going up in trip.

A chance is taken on BLUE PRINCE now back down to the mark he defied over this trip at Glorious Goodwood last summer. The thriving Legal Reform is an obvious danger. Silver Samurai's decent record when fresh also affords him respect in this useful handicap.

Silver Samurai is interesting back from a break but BLUE PRINCE ran well in a red-hot C&D handicap last month and is preferred.

19:15 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
10 1st (10) (14/1 -17%) Master Garvey	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Master Garvey 14/1, One win from 32 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Last of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 7/2) 35 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Very disappointing favourite five weeks ago over 7f after three solid runs at this trip.
2 2nd (2) (7/1 -27%) Ferrari Desert	7 7/1(-27%)	(2) Ferrari Desert 7/1, Course winner. Winner here in October. 9/1, creditable fifth of 13 in claimer at this C&D 35 days ago. Enters calculations. Consistent form in handicaps in the final months of 2024, has been running in claimers.
1 3rd (1) (8/1 -14%) Finsceal Annie	8 8/1(-14%)	(1) Finsceal Annie 8/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. 11/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Won over 7f here in November, has a bit to find with Jackandthefox on recent running.
9 4th (9) (12/1 +25%) Jackandthefox	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Jackandthefox 12/1, 14/1, very good fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Not taken lightly. Going in the right direction, close-up in fourth on his last two starts, place chance.
3 5th (3) (7/1 -17%) Miss Abby Jools	7 7/1(-17%)	(3) Miss Abby Jools 7/1, C&D winner. Good third of 14 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 42 days ago. Can make presence felt. Boasts a solid record at this venue, makes plenty of appeal on her third placing on latest.
7 6th (7) (7/2 -5%) Harry The Rogue	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(7) Harry The Rogue 7/2, Creditable runner-up efforts here on his last 3 starts, the latest over this trip in January. This might be his day. 15-race maiden, runner-up on his last three starts, has good prospects of going one better.
6 7th (6) (11/1 +8%) Man Is King	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) Man Is King 11/1, Remains a maiden after 30 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 9 in claimer at this course (10.7f, 40/1) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Can give a good account. Placed in C&D handicaps on his last four starts in 2024, has contested claimers lately.
17 8th (17) (12/1 +33%) Superior Force	12 12/1(+33%)	(17) Superior Force 12/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. 22/1, third of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form. RESERVE. Third reserve, two turf wins, 0-14 AW, creditable third behind an in-form rival last time.
4 9th (4) (20/1 -122%) Mullacash Buzz	20 20/1(-122%)	(4) Mullacash Buzz 20/1, 4-time course winner. Also second over 7f here last month. Never involved on Leopardstown hurdle debut since but should be a lot more competitive back on the Flat. Ran over hurdles last time, decent chance based on consistent course form in recent months.
11 10th (11) (25/1 +0%) Roderick	25 25/1(+0%)	(11) Roderick 25/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. 4-23 on turf; 0-17 on AW, second over C&D three starts ago, well beaten last twice.
12 11th (12) (50/1 +0%) Royal Tribute	50 50/1(+0%)	(12) Royal Tribute 50/1, Course winner. Two wins from 47 Flat runs. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Others have achieved more. 1-30 AW record is a major concern though placed eight times at this venue.
5 12th (5) (7/2 +75%) Higher Kingdom	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(5) Higher Kingdom 7/2, 3-time C&D winner. 14/1, respectable sixth of 11 in claimer at this course (7f) 49 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Hood back on, tongue strap back on. AW specialist; possibly a little too high in the ratings since C&D win in November.
14 13th (14) (16/1 -14%) Wild Mountain	16 16/1(-14%)	(14) Wild Mountain 16/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. Fifth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 10/3) 14 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly back up in trip. Hard to win with and has run his best races at 6f, previous 1m form is off-putting.

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MISS ABBY JOOLS indicated a third C&D win could be imminent when staying on well into third behind Little Keilee last month with Saxon Kingdom about two lengths behind in sixth. Harry The Rogue has proved frustrating to follow and again finished well when stepping up to this trip last time beating all bar the progressive Daonethatgotaway. Mullacash Buzz likes to be up with the pace but is probably best suited by 7f, while others to consider include Finsceal Annie and Ferrari Desert.

HARRY THE ROGUE is taken to gain reward for some creditable runner-up efforts here this winter. Ferrari Desert has a solid handicap record at this venue and is second choice ahead of Miss Abby Jools and Jackandthefox.

Runner-up on his last three runs, HARRY THE ROGUE gets the vote to step up a place having seen out this trip well last time

19:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
8 (8) (66/1 -164%) Milbanke	66 66/1(-164%)	(8) Milbanke 66/1, 13/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Julie Camacho. Something to find on form. On a winning mark but he makes his stable debut after 284 days off.
11 1st (11) (12/1 +0%) King Of Fury	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) King Of Fury 12/1, 4/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Kempton (8f). Off 6 months. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving T. J. Kent and he's one to note in the betting given his low-mileage profile on synthetics. Changed hands since winning a Kempton handicap in September; tongue-tie absent on return.
9 2nd (9) (8/1 +20%) How Impressive	8 8/1(+20%)	(9) How Impressive 8/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 20 runs last year. 28/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. Visor back on but hard to warm to at present. C&D winner on a dangerous mark; quiet this winter but Oisin Murphy an eyecatching booking.
12 3rd (12) (66/1 -164%) Touchwood	66 66/1(-164%)	(12) Touchwood 66/1, Resumed winning ways at Chester (7.6f) last June but exploits proved some what mixed thereafter, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) in October. Possible this first start for 5 months will bring him on. Last year's best efforts came on turf; not sure he's the answer back from a break.
4 4th (4) (10/1 -43%) Chola Empire	10 10/1(-43%)	(4) Chola Empire 10/1, 3-time C&D winner who has been given a chance by the assessor and capitalised to land 5-runner handicap at this C&D (6/4) 21 days ago. This rates tougher on the back of a 6 lb rise, however. Conditions to suit and showed a willing attitude here latest; 6lb rise looks tough though.
5 5th (5) (3/1 +10%) King Of Ithaca	3 3/1(+10%)	(5) King Of Ithaca 3/1, Tasted success twice over C&D last year and confirmed promise of his Kempton run in January when resuming winning way in authoritative fashion over C&D 21 days ago. 5 lb rise shouldn't prevent him playing a lead role once more. Conditions to suit and won well here three weeks ago; should remain competitive.
1 6th (1) (7/2 +13%) Federal Envoy	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Federal Envoy 7/2, Still lightly raced and enhanced his excellent record here when registering a third C&D success from 4 starts 27 days ago, holding on gamely. Didn't have much to spare at the line but his attitude is evidently an asset and respected again. 3-4 over C&D, the latest four weeks ago when gamely making all; contender up just 2lb.
10 7th (10) (14/1 +0%) Mumayaz	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Mumayaz 14/1, Three wins from 22 runs last year. Latest win here in February. Shaped better than bare result when third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/1) 10 days ago, running on late. Looks sure to give another good account. Two 6f wins this year; unlucky in running last time; feasible mark & capable of going well.
2 8th (2) (7/1 +30%) Narmar	7 7/1(+30%)	(2) Narmar 7/1, 18/1, stepped up on comeback/yard debut run when 1¾ lengths sixth of 12 to Federal Envoy in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago, nearest finish. One to keep an eye on at this sort of level. Notable late headway behind Federal Envoy here four weeks ago; down 2lb and can do better.
7 9th (7) (20/1 +0%) Perennial	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Perennial 20/1, Made a winning debut when trained by Ed Walker last summer. Not discredited on 2 of his 3 starts for new yard, not beaten far when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 25/1) 16 days ago. However, others arrive with more pressing claims. Low mileage but he has yet to make much of an impact in AW handicaps for this yard.
6 10th (6) (11/1 +31%) Justcallmepete	11 11/1(+31%)	(6) Justcallmepete 11/1, 4-time course winner who ran below form when 5 lengths ninth of 12 to Federal Envoy in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others preferred for win purposes. Conditions no problem but not at his best behind Federal Envoy here last month.
3 11th (3) (15/2 -25%) Lessay	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(3) Lessay 15/2, Fallen to a career-low mark and ended a losing run stretching back to his debut when taking 8-runner handicap (7/4) at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago, kept up to work. This rates more demanding back up in class but he ought to remain competitive. Ready 7f win at Kempton 16 days ago; up 4lb but this should be run to suit; contender.

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KING OF ITHACA looked on good terms with himself when scoring over C&D last time out and a 5lb rise may underestimate him as jockey Rossa Ryan retains the ride. The five-year-old gets the vote ahead of Kempton winner Lessay, and Federal Envoy, who has been a revelation since joining new connections. He has scored on two of his last three starts over C&D.

Several last-time-out winners in opposition including KING OF ITHACA who looked better than ever when running out an authoritative winner of a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago and a 5 lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold showing. Federal Envoy is building up an excellent C&D record himself and he's feared. Lessay and Chola Empire complete the shortlist.

A strong pace would suit LESSAY and he can follow up his recent Kempton success. Narmar and King Of Ithaca are feared most.

19:45 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
11 (11) (33/1 -32%) Church Mountain	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Church Mountain 33/1, Dual C&D winner in October. 28/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Enters calculations. Good C&D form last autumn, unplaced on his last three starts here, questions to answer.
8 1st (8) (10/1 -33%) Annaghmccanns	10 10/1(-33%)	(8) Annaghmccanns 10/1, Lightly-raced winner. Course winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Good 1¼ lengths second of 7 to Genoah in handicap over C&D (7/1) 37 days ago. Course 1m maiden winner, saw out the trip when second to Genoah over C&D three weeks ago.
2 2nd (2) (7/1 +30%) Tribal Star	7 7/1(+30%)	(2) Tribal Star 7/1, Course winner. Winner here in November. 5/1, very good second of 6 in handicap at this course (12f). Off 105 days. Can give a good account if ready to roll after a break. Won course 1m4f maiden in November, a week later was headed late by outsider San Andreas.
9 3rd (9) (12/1 +25%) Tribal Moon	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Tribal Moon 12/1, Course winner. Latest win here in January. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (16/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Two moderate runs before returning to form with a third placing two weeks ago.
6 4th (6) (6/1 +50%) Sacred Oath	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Sacred Oath 6/1, 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 12-runner C&D maiden 70 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Respected for a leading stable. Cheekpieces and return to this trip did the trick when she won a maiden here 10 weeks ago.
4 5th (4) (14/1 -56%) Autocrat	14 14/1(-56%)	(4) Autocrat 14/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 7/2, good 1¾ lengths third of 7 to Genoah over C&D 37 days ago, sticking to task. Went up 7lb for January win, fair third behind Genoah and Annaghmccanns last month.
13 6th (13) (20/1 +0%) Darkened	20 20/1(+0%)	(13) Darkened 20/1, C&D winner in February. Creditable third of 9 in claimer (11/2) at this C&D 7 days ago. Hit with an 11lb rise in the ratings for C&D win, gets into this handicap near the bottom.
7 7th (7) (11/1 +67%) Benavente	11 11/1(+67%)	(7) Benavente 11/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7f, 17/2) 27 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Back to a potentially lenient mark. Has struggled at this venue during the winter, out of the money at Southwell last time.
5 8th (5) (14/1 -17%) Not Just Any Eagle	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Not Just Any Eagle 14/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (13/2). Off 107 days. Dependable sort last year when out of the first three only twice from nine starts.
14 9th (14) (18/1 +18%) Limestone Red	18 18/1(+18%)	(14) Limestone Red 18/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 35 days ago. Went close here in December, plenty to find with Trishuli River on running five weeks ago..
3 10th (3) (18/1 +10%) Bucaneer's Spirit	18 18/1(+10%)	(3) Bucaneer's Spirit 18/1, Latest win at Navan in September. 12/1 and blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Soundly beaten in first-time blinkers four weeks ago, might struggle with this trip.
1 11th (1) (7/2 +13%) Genoah	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Genoah 7/2, Won a maiden and handicap over C&D this winter. Excuses at Lingfield last time and remains open to improvement for Michael O'Callaghan. Down the field at Southwell three weeks ago, has done well over C&D, definite chance.
10 12th (10) (5/1 +0%) Trishuli River	5 5/1(+0%)	(10) Trishuli River 5/1, Dual C&D winner in November. Good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 35 days ago, conceding first run. Should go well again. Won back-to-back races over C&D in October, has maintained progression, second last time.
12 13th (12) (28/1 -75%) Picpoul	28 28/1(-75%)	(12) Picpoul 28/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D. Off 91 days. Looks competitive on form. On a long losing sequence since C&D win in December 2023, set a stiff task here last time.

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Genoah has won twice over C&D this year, beating SACRED OATH by a length in a maiden and also accounting for Annaghmccanns by a similar amount in a handicap. The top-weight now meets both those rivals on considerably worse terms and the selection opened her account in good style last time here in a maiden. Trishuli River has progressed well over the winter also winning twice over C&D and showed she is still off a competitive mark when finishing strongly into second behind Signor Ferrari last month. Not Just Any Eagle was raised a combined 18lb for winning three times last year and now returns after a break of over three months.

Little went right for GENOAH at Lingfield and he's given another chance to show he's still on a good mark back here. Trishuli River has thrived over C&D this winter and heads the dangers along with Annaghmccanns, who chased home the selection here last month, and Dermot Weld's last-time-out C&D maiden winner Sacred Oath.

Never placed on turf, TRISHULI RIVER has found her vocation on this surface and has a fighting chance of a third C&D win.

20:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
9 (9) (40/1 -186%) Freewheelin	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Freewheelin 40/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 40/1) 14 days ago. Place possibilities. While he's still capable of the odd minor honour, others are preferred for the win.
5 1st (5) (6/1 +40%) Toby Tops	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Toby Tops 6/1, 16/1 and blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 23 days ago, slowly away. Something to find on form. Yet to make a serious impact after six starts, the last three in handicaps this winter.
2 2nd (2) (13/2 -30%) Balgowan	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(2) Balgowan 13/2, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 5/1) 31 days ago, not knocked about. Shortlist material. 0-20 overall but runner-up in two of his four starts this winter; probably not far away.
3 3rd (3) (6/1 +14%) Fiftyshadesaresdev	6 6/1(+14%)	(3) Fiftyshadesaresdev 6/1, Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. 13/2, good second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip and he's a must for the shortlist. Often on the premises; unraced beyond 1m4f on Flat; 0-31 record is a disincentive.
1 4th (1) (16/1 -100%) Sophar Sogood	16 16/1(-100%)	(1) Sophar Sogood 16/1, C&D winner. 8/1 and visored for 1st time, respectable 9½ lengths fifth of 11 to Leon Trotsky in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and needs a second look having slipped to a potentially handy mark. Underperformed this winter; visor replaced cheekpieces last time; first-time blinkers now.
4 5th (4) (14/1 +13%) Billy Bathgate	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Billy Bathgate 14/1, Hooded for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 33/1) 22 days ago, not much room. Significantly up in trip and he wouldn't be without a chance if back to something like his best. Never dangerous in a first-time hood three weeks ago after layoff, but showed ability.
7 6th (7) (11/10 +56%) Leon Trotsky	1.1 11/10(+56%)	(7) Leon Trotsky 11/10, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (4/1) 35 days ago. 4 lb rise fair enough and he should make his presence felt once more. Off the mark over C&D latest, doing it tidily from mid-division on his first go at 2m.
6 7th (6) (22/1 -193%) Scylla	22 22/1(-193%)	(6) Scylla 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, good third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 33/1) 9 days ago, slowly away. Couldn't rule out. Close up when third at Wolverhampton (1m6f) nine days ago in first-time blinkers.
8 8th (8) (8/1 +50%) Ocean Ridge	8 8/1(+50%)	(8) Ocean Ridge 8/1, Ninth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 14/1) 39 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Won at Wolverhampton last March (unraced beyond 1m4f on Flat); recent efforts unconvincing.
10 9th (10) (100/1 0%) Kitten's Dream	100 100/1(0%)	(10) Kitten's Dream 100/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Thirty-eight runs since last win in 2023. 100/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 90 days ago. Uphill task. No win since February 2023 and he seldom beats more than one rival these days.

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LEON TROTSKY landed a gamble when he successfully stepped up in trip over this C&D last month and, with his stamina now proven, he can follow up off just 4lb higher. The reliable Balgowan should also go well given he has finished placed off this mark on two of his last three starts. Scylla was a respectable third with blinkers added at Wolverhampton nine days ago and could also have a say.

Supporting 20-race maidens can sometimes be a fool's errand but BALGOWAN has been knocking on the door of late and would've probably gone close but for encountering traffic problems at Wolverhampton last time. He is taken to gain compensation here and, in the process, shed that long-standing maiden tag. Fiftyshadesaresdev also has a serious chance on the back of his solid Newcastle effort and Leon Trotsky, successful over this C&D last month, is another for the shortlist.

Having made the breakthrough last time when stepped up to this trip at this track, LEON TROTSKY may well build on that with another win.

20:15 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Comments
13 1st (13) (20/1 -100%) Waystar	20 20/1(-100%)	(13) Waystar 20/1, 10/1, creditable length sixth of 14 to Gallo Dell Cielo in handicap at this C&D, needing stronger gallop. Off 91 days. Booking of Coakley a plus. Shortlist material. 12-race maiden, quite consistent in the final months of 2024 but needs to find extra..
6 2nd (6) (5/2 +64%) Porsche Lad	2.5 5/2(+64%)	(6) Porsche Lad 5/2, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this course (10.7f, 9/4) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Gambled-on winner last Friday, up 8lb but may confirm form with third-placed Doctor Grace.
3 3rd (3) (17/2 -13%) Gallo Dell Cielo	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(3) Gallo Dell Cielo 17/2, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (4/1), well positioned. Off 91 days. Not taken lightly. Jockey has developed a good partnership with this consistent sort, worth considering.
4 4th (4) (5/1 +17%) Deed Pole	5 5/1(+17%)	(4) Deed Pole 5/1, Won 14-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D 37 days ago. Has work to do. Has shown good form since finishing fifth behind Gallo Dell Cielo over C&D in December.
5 5th (5) (10/1 -18%) Doctor Grace	10 10/1(-18%)	(5) Doctor Grace 10/1, Course winner. Creditable 1½ lengths third of 12 to Porsche Lad in handicap at this course (10.7f, 4/1) 7 days ago, never nearer. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Twice a course winner for previous yards, three encouraging efforts starts for this yard.
14 6th (14) (20/1 +0%) Fine Print	20 20/1(+0%)	(14) Fine Print 20/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 14/1) 35 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 17-race maiden; shaped quite well when third over C&D in January, unplaced last two starts.
9 7th (9) (16/1 -33%) Tara Power	16 16/1(-33%)	(9) Tara Power 16/1, Two wins from 41 Flat runs. 12/1, won 13-runner handicap at this C&D 21 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Nusra, pushed out. Others have achieved more. Ended a long losing sequence here three weeks ago, not sure to confirm form with Nusra.
11 8th (11) (33/1 -32%) T Or Coffey	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) T Or Coffey 33/1, 66/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Uneven form, overcame trouble in running to take fourth over C&D a fortnight ago.
1 9th (1) (8/1 -14%) Ranko Express	8 8/1(-14%)	(1) Ranko Express 8/1, Course winner. Latest win here in January. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 7/2) 28 days ago, not ideally placed. Raised 9lb for a January win and failed to uphold the form with Darkened four weeks ago.
10 10th (10) (28/1 +0%) Lord Talbot	28 28/1(+0%)	(10) Lord Talbot 28/1, Course winner. Winner here in November. 12 lengths last of 14 to Gallo Dell Cielo in handicap (11/2) at this C&D. Off 91 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 33-1 course winner in November, in rear in C&D race won by Gallo Del Cielo in December.
2 11th (2) (15/2 +0%) Nusra	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(2) Nusra 15/2, C&D winner. Creditable third of 13 in handicap (15/2) at this course (16f) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back down in trip. Visor back on. Enters calculations. 3-37 Flat record is nothing special, has the merit of being highly consistent lately.
7 12th (7) (33/1 -65%) Guest Star	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Guest Star 33/1, Course winner. One win from 27 Flat runs. First run since leaving Mark Fahey when good 2¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Porsche Lad in handicap at this course (10.7f, 22/1) 7 days ago. Blinkers back on. In good form over the extended 1m2f here lately, 1m4f may stretch his stamina.
12 13th (12) (66/1 -32%) Sarmiento Power	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Sarmiento Power 66/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, 100/1) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Chance on old form. Placed twice in Britain, poor form at this venue, hard to fancy despite much-reduced mark.
8 14th (8) (7/1 +30%) Gardone	7 7/1(+30%)	(8) Gardone 7/1, Course winner. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Each-way claims. Sixth of 14 behind Deed Pole last month, solid third on latest with T Or Coffey fourth.

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PORSCHE LAD showed little in three maiden outings on turf last year but reportedly strengthened up well following a break of seven months to land a gamble on his handicap debut over an extended 1m2f here last Friday. The selection had Doctor Grace and Guest Star behind in third and fourth respectively and while this step up in trip is not sure to suit, an 8lb rise seems fair for a gelding open to further improvement. Deed Pole and Tara Power both come here on the back of C&D wins, while others to consider include Nusra, Gallo Dell Cielo and Gardone.

WAYSTAR wasn't seen to best effort in the C&D handicap won by Gallo Dell Cielo when last seen in December and, granted a stronger pace to aim at this time, she may well reverse those placings. Nusra thoroughly deserves to get her head back in front and cabe expected to give another good account, while Porsche Lad made a winning handicap debut here recently and he needs considering.

In view of last week's gambled-on victory, there could be more improvement to come from PORSCHE LAD who can follow up off 8lb higher

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Age
2 1st (2) (10/1 -122%) Sevensees	10 10/1(-122%)	(2) Sevensees 10/1, Fitted with tongue strap on first start since leaving John Patrick Murtagh, shaped well when fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 22/1) 69 days ago, finishing with running left having been bumped 1f out. One to note. Two 5f wins in Ireland; promising stable debut (6f) ten weeks ago; relatively low mileage.
1 2nd (1) (2/1 +43%) Moulin Booj	2 2/1(+43%)	(1) Moulin Booj 2/1, Successful twice in 2024, including over C&D on his second start of the year. After 12 weeks off, again ran well when second of 7 in handicap here (5/2) 20 days ago, so he could be thereabouts once more. C&D winner 12 months ago; running well in defeat of late but a career best is required.
12 3rd (12) (9/2 +40%) Popular Dream	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(12) Popular Dream 9/2, Both wins over C&D, with latest success in January. Not seen to best effect when third of 9 in handicap here (3/1) 10 days ago, denied a run approaching final 1f, so he could be in the mix at this venue. Good record over C&D and unlucky in running here latest; this is stronger though.
5 4th (5) (13/2 +41%) Tan Rapido	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(5) Tan Rapido 13/2, Mixed form in 4 starts last year, following a good effort with a below-par one when ninth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) when last seen in November. However, he has run well fresh and remains lightly raced. Unexposed sprinter; Chelmsford 3rd last October was promising; market useful after a break.
10 5th (10) (20/1 -82%) Rock Of England	20 20/1(-82%)	(10) Rock Of England 20/1, Without a win in 2024 but was in good heart in second half of the year, again running well when fifth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 11/2) in September. Visor reapplied after 6 months off (has had a wind op). 0-9 for this yard but down in the weights and he's had a wind op since last seen.
3 6th (3) (33/1 -106%) Ready Freddie Go	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Ready Freddie Go 33/1, Winner at Thirsk last summer. However, well held on final start last year, before shaping as if needing the run after 6 months off when last of 7 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 20 days ago. Others still preferred. On his last winning mark but low-key return this month and headgear again absent.
7 7th (7) (5/2 +50%) Cloud King	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(7) Cloud King 5/2, C&D winner on return last year and also scored at Haydock in the summer. Met trouble in running when fifth of 10 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, soft, 20/1) on final outing in September, so he makes plenty of appeal on reappearance. Easy C&D win a year ago; in and out afterwards but appeals as the type to progress in 2025.
4 8th (4) (33/1 -83%) Good Earth	33 33/1(-83%)	(4) Good Earth 33/1, Won at Newmarket and Sandown in August but ended last year with a lesser effort, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, heavy, 33/1) in October. May just be better for this outing after 5 months off. On a winning mark but returns from 146 days off and this may not be the day to catch him.
8 9th (8) (18/1 -13%) Je Ne Sais Quoi	18 18/1(-13%)	(8) Je Ne Sais Quoi 18/1, Opened account for current yard at Ripon last summer. Hasn't managed to build on that effort since, though after 3 months off she shaped as if needing the run when last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 10/1) 17 days ago. Chance on 2024 best but an easy lead is unlikely and she needs to leave her return behind.

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Moulin Booj and Popular Dream are both C&D winners with strong chances, while Rock Of England was in good form towards the end of the last turf season and, having undergone wind surgery since, he also merits a betting check. However, his stable companion SPRING IS SPRUNG runs off a competitive mark and, having previously won when fresh, the son of Oasis Dream is forwarded as the pick of Paul Midgley's pair.

CLOUD KING was unlucky not to finish closer when last seen at Chester in September, denied a clear run over 1f out, and having made a successful return at this C&D last year he could be ready to add to his tally. Heading the list of dangers is Sevensees, who shaped promisingly on his seasonal/stable debut, while Moulin Booj is also respected.

Robert Cowell's CLOUD KING (nap), impressive over C&D on his reappearance in 2024, appeals as the type to enjoy a productive 4yo season.

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