1 Monday 25th March 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 21 Races on Monday 25th March 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Huntingdon, 6 races at Exeter, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

14:05 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/1 +20%) Ferrybridge	4 4/1(+20%)	(6) Ferrybridge 4/1, Won a weak 8-runner handicap hurdle at Newcastle (17f, good to soft) in December and better effort on second start over fences in C&D handicap recently. Wouldn't dismiss. Much better effort over C&D (soft) latest, when third; each-way player from same mark..
4 2nd (4) (12/1 -33%) Iorens	12 12/1(-33%)	(4) Iorens 12/1, Successful on sole outing in points but failed to build on a promising start over hurdles and well held both runs over fences this year. Has dropped in the weights. Early hurdle promise but out of sorts now, including on last two chase starts.
7 3rd (7) (14/1 -250%) Ensel Du Perche	14 14/1(-250%)	(7) Ensel Du Perche 14/1, In good form when last seen in July, winning handicap chases at Market Rasen and Cartmel over 17f. Not without a chance if picking up where he left off. Up 3lb for the latest win but still looks well treated if straight enough after a break..
8 4th (8) (33/1 -32%) Stop This Train	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Stop This Train 33/1, Placed once from 4 starts in Irish points but has offered little in a trio of maiden hurdles and a novice chase. Handicap chase debut. Better effort back over hurdles at Plumpton latest but still has plenty to prove..
5 5th (5) (11/4 +31%) Ingennio	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(5) Ingennio 11/4, Several decent efforts to his name over hurdles, including at this track, and showed aptitude for chasing at Newcastle a month ago. Has had a wind op since and is likely to improve. One to consider. Ran well for a long way on chase debut; since had wind surgery; drops 2lb; market check..
9 6th (9) (25/1 +38%) Money For Jam	25 25/1(+38%)	(9) Money For Jam 25/1, Little worthwhile form under Rules. Placed just once in 12 attempts under rules and well beaten in all four chase starts..
2 7th (2) (5/1 +50%) Chancellorstown	5 5/1(+50%)	(2) Chancellorstown 5/1, No impact in 3 runs over hurdles (contested good races at Newbury last twice) but placed on 2 of his 3 starts in Irish points and not without interest on quick switch to chasing. Minor form in three hurdles but open to improvement on handicap/chase debut.
3 \|F\| (3) (12/1 +14%) Dunstall Rambler	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Dunstall Rambler 12/1, Just modest form at best over hurdles but has dropped in the weights ahead of this switch to chasing and hood goes back on (raced freely without it last time). Dam from a family of chase winners so he may be capable of better now switched to fences.
1 \|PU\| (1) (7/2 -75%) Hokelami	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(1) Hokelami 7/2, Has made a good start over fences, taking his form to a new level back at this trip when scoring at Sedgefield a fortnight ago. Can go well again up 8 lb. Career best win at Sedgefield latest; 8lb rise will demand more but he is much respected..

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14:05 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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HOKELAMI made the most of an uncontested lead to score by nine lengths over 2m1f at Sedgefield earlier in the month and he was hit with an 8lb rise for that triumph. Robbie Llewellyn's seven-year-old could have more to offer on only his fifth chase start and he looks the one to beat again. Ingennio is making his first start since a wind operation after he was well held in third at Newcastle last month, but he could get closer off a 2lb lower rating with Gavin Sheehan on board. The hat-trick seeking Ensel Du Perche holds an obvious chance, despite a rising mark.

INGENNIO showed aptitude for chasing at Newcastle and could be the way to go with improvement in this sphere possibly on the cards. Sedgefield-winner Hokelami can go well again, while Chancellorstown is an intriguing contender first time up over fences.

Based on his latest success ENSEL DU PERCHE still looks well treated and gets the vote in the hope that he is ready to go after a break.

14:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (10/3 +0%) Joe Cotton	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(8) Joe Cotton 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden who hasn't improved in handicap hurdles over further the last twice. Dual point winner bred to do better over fences though and yard in form. Could take a hand. Soundly beaten in both handicap hurdles but this point winner could relish chasing switch.
6 2nd (6) (7/2 -17%) Time To Bite	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(6) Time To Bite 7/2, Off the mark from a subsequent winner in C&D handicap in December and has continued in form, coming clear unchallenged in refitted blinkers at Plumpton 4 weeks ago. Hit with a 10 lb rise in tougher race now. Inconsistent but has easily made all on two of his last four starts, including C&D.
10 3rd (10) (10/1 +29%) Watchoutitscookie	10 10/1(+29%)	(10) Watchoutitscookie 10/1, Won Wincanton handicap hurdle over this trip a year ago but been tricky to catch right and has a bit on his plate now chasing. Modest strike-rate and tailed off over hurdles last time but not discounted on chase debut.
2 4th (2) (10/1 +0%) Samtara	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) Samtara 10/1, Seems to have lost his way this season, disappointing again back over fences at Hereford last month having attracted support. Hood left off. Well treated on last spring's good hurdle form but he's never really convinced over fences.
1 \|PU\| (1) (9/2 -35%) Moorland Rambler	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(1) Moorland Rambler 9/2, Appreciated the test of stamina when winning a 17f handicap hurdle here last winter. Not without promise on 2 of his 3 chase starts this campaign but he does needs to shrug off a slightly lesser display back from a break at Wincanton (20f) last month. Possibilities down in class. Encouraging run here two starts ago and he could bounce back with a big run now back here.
5 \|PU\| (5) (11/2 +8%) Rajjamataz	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(5) Rajjamataz 11/2, Maiden who shaped better than the distance beaten suggests sent chasing at Leicester (20f, heavy) 9 weeks ago, paying late on for making his effort earlier than ideal. Given a break since and player off 2 lb lower. Ran well on chase debut at Leicester in Jan; could be aided by this slightly shorter trip.
3 \|PU\| (3) (11/1 -100%) Birdman Bob	11 11/1(-100%)	(3) Birdman Bob 11/1, Won 2m novice handicap hurdle at Plumpton in November and good efforts when completing there since under this rider, including over further. No reason why he won't prove just as effective over fences and one to note in first-time cheekpieces. Running well over hurdles at Plumpton; major player if good form continues on chase debut.
4 \|PU\| (4) (22/1 -10%) Grey D'alco	22 22/1(-10%)	(4) Grey D'alco 22/1, Winning pointer who made the frame on a couple of occasions over hurdles last season. However, dropped away as if one with problems both starts over fences in November and off since. Promise earlier in career but has struggled in handicaps (over fences the last twice).
9 \|PU\| (9) (22/1 +67%) Meranti	22 22/1(+67%)	(9) Meranti 22/1, Little impact over hurdles for current yard but has fallen plenty in the weights ahead of this first go chasing. Tailed off/pulled up in his three handicap hurdles; now goes chasing.
7 \|PU\| (7) (40/1 -21%) Wotastunner	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Wotastunner 40/1, Has completed just once over hurdles, fourth of 16 in a first-time visor in maiden here (18.5f, heavy) on New Year's Day. Plenty more needed quickly sent chasing. Very lightly raced 7yo who was pulled up on handicap hurdle debut; now goes chasing.

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14:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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TIME TO BITE bounced back to winning ways with an impressive display at Plumpton last month, and going back up in trip should not inconvenience this previous C&D scorer. The son of Scorpion went up 10lb for that recent victory but he is readily preferred to the consistent Birdman Bob, who makes his chase debut after finishing runner-up over hurdles on three of his last four starts. Rajjamataz and Samtara have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.

Dual point winner JOE COTTON could leave his previous form under Rules behind now switched to chasing and might be worth chancing. Rajjamataz shaped with some promise first time up in this sphere at Leicester and is one to note. Birdman Bob is also on the shortlist, although Time To Bite might be vulnerable after a 10 lb hit for Plumpton.

The return to Exeter should suit MOORLAND RAMBLER and he can get off the mark over fences over what looks to be his optimum trip.

14:35 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/8 -73%) Lightening Mahler	1.375 11/8(-73%)	(1) Lightening Mahler 11/8, Winner of sole start in Irish points and created a good impression when making a successful debut over hurdles at Hereford (21.7f, soft) in January. Below expectations when well held at Warwick next time, but no surprise to see her bounce back following a wind op. Won at Hereford but remote fourth at Warwick since; had wind op; not written off.
2 2nd (2) (15/8 +37%) Moonlit Potter	1.875 15/8(+37%)	(2) Moonlit Potter 15/8, Encouragement when making the frame in bumper and built on her hurdling debut effort when winning mares maiden at Lingfield (19.5f, soft) last month, staying on strongly after meeting trouble. Not taken lightly with further improvement to come. Strong at finish when landing Lingfield novice; has more to offer and she rates a player.
6 3rd (6) (28/1 -12%) Love Of Neymore	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Love Of Neymore 28/1, Offered little in bumpers for Martin Keighley and, after a 22-month absence, pulled up at Wincanton on her stable/hurdles debut in February. However, she took a step forward when fourth of 8 in novice at Taunton (19f, heavy) last time. Needs to find more again. Fourth in 2m3f Taunton novice hurdle 25 days ago; more is required here, however.
4 4th (4) (28/1 -40%) Chooch	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Chooch 28/1, In need of the experience when never a threat on bumper debut. However, having had a wind op and in first-time tongue strap, she failed to progress when mid-field at Wincanton in February. Upped in distance as she goes over hurdles. Only seventh in Wincanton bumper lastest; needs to step forward now going hurdling.
3 5th (3) (10/3 +0%) Bluella Bresil	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(3) Bluella Bresil 10/3, Runner-up both starts in bumpers and, having reportedly lost her action on hurdles bow in November, she proved a different proposition (had wind op/in first-time tongue strap) when a close third to Moonlit Potter at Lingfield last time. Enters calculations. Had wind op before third at Lingfield, edged out after late errors; enters calculations.
10 6th (10) (25/1 +75%) Von Hallers	25 25/1(+75%)	(10) Von Hallers 25/1, Winning Irish pointer but yet to complete in 3 outings over hurdles, though was still in contention when hampered and unseated rider before 3 out at Ludlow on the first occasion. Could yet be capable of better with cheekpieces applied (has had wind op). Winning Irish pointer but failed to complete in 3 novice hurdles; had wind surgery.
8 \|PU\| (8) (25/1 -108%) Muriel May	25 25/1(-108%)	(8) Muriel May 25/1, No better than mid-division in 2 bumpers, but made her effort on the unfavoured inner part of the track when eighth of 12 at this course in January. Remains with more still to offer now hurdling over this longer distance. Flemensfirth mare; hinted at promise in 2 bumpers; no forlorn hope up in trip now hurdling.
5 \|PU\| (5) (80/1 -142%) Lady Harriett	80 80/1(-142%)	(5) Lady Harriett 80/1, Showed some ability when fourth in Chepstow bumper a year ago but ran poorly on return at the same course in January. Needs to get back on track over this longer trip on her hurdles bow. Off ten months before seventh in Chepstow bumper in January; can do better now hurdling.
7 \|PU\| (7) (250/1 -150%) Most Agreeable	250 250/1(-150%)	(7) Most Agreeable 250/1, Fair form at best in a trio of bumpers for Dan Skelton, but finished well beaten in novice at Fakenham (20f, soft) starting off over hurdles last month. Best watched. Last of four on hurdling/yard debut at Fakenham 38 days ago; significantly more is needed.
9 \|PU\| (9) (250/1 -150%) Newmill Moll	250 250/1(-150%)	(9) Newmill Moll 250/1, Well held in a Limerick bumper on Rules debut back in July 2022. Placed in points subsequently, but has made little impact over hurdles in 2 starts for her current yard. Looks to be up against it. Only poor form in a pair of novice hurdles last summer; plenty to prove after an absence.

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14:35 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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Moonlit Potter needed every inch of an extended 2m3f to get up by a nose and shed her maiden tag at Lingfield last month, with Bluella Bresil only a neck behind in third. It would be no surprise to see the latter reverse the form, as she gets a 7lb pull on this occasion. However, they both could be up against it taking on LIGHTENING MAHLER, who failed to justify favouritism when fourth at Warwick in January, but she had excuses as she was reported to have had breathing problems that day. Therefore, the wind operation could work the oracle for the point-to-point winner to make it two wins out of three under Rules.

Having made a bright start to her career LIGHTENING MAHLER disappointed at Warwick in January, but she is well another chance having had a breathing operation since last time. The Dan Skelton-trained mare can get the better of Moonlit Potter, who overcame trouble when making a winning hurdling debut, with Bluella Bresil also considered.

There was lots to like about the way MOONLIT POTTER knuckled down to score at Lingfield after a troubled passage and she can follow up

14:50 Exeter Selling Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (10/3 +5%) I'm Too Tired	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(6) I'm Too Tired 10/3, Breakthrough success in this sphere came at Sedgefield in January but trailed in last of 8 on the Flat a month later and similarly poor back hurdling at Warwick recently. He's the pick of the weights now eased in grade with headgear refitted but it's not hard to have reservations. Below par the last twice but won at Sedgefield in January; possible contender.
3 1st (3) (11/8 +45%) Foxey	1.375 11/8(+45%)	(3) Foxey 11/8, Off the mark over hurdles in a selling handicap at Newton Abbot in October. Added to his tally when opening chase account at the second attempt at Lingfield on penultimate start and while his good run of form came to a halt back hurdling last time, he's dangerous to discount in this grade. Tailed off latest but on heavy; 2 wins towards end of 2023; leading claims if back on song.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 -11%) Hard Rain	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(1) Hard Rain 10/3, Plenty of decent efforts to his name in this sphere and over fences for previous yards in Ireland. Hasn't shown much in a couple of handicap hurdles for new yard since returning from a break, though, and needs to bounce back in a major way with cheekpieces refitted/eased in grade here. Strong claims on last year's Irish form and this drop in grade could trigger a revival.
7 3rd (7) (10/3 +72%) Mermaids Cave	3.333333 10/3(+72%)	(7) Mermaids Cave 10/3, Half-a-dozen starts when trained on the other side of the pond yielded just one effort worthy of note, namely when runner-up in a Perth novice in September (well beaten by the winner). Still, she's well worth a second look in the betting on debut for new connections at this level. Ex-Irish who has shown some ability; makes stable debut; others are more compelling.
2 4th (2) (9/2 -50%) Nick The Greek	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(2) Nick The Greek 9/2, Caused a surprise on first run since leaving Olly Murphy when landing a weak novice at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) last month, belying odds of 40/1 in the process. Will need to build on that in order to follow up in this contest but he's unexposed and may well have more to offer. Lightly raced 5yo who won on last month's stable debut; major player if confirming promise.
5 5th (5) (50/1 -100%) Far Away West	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Far Away West 50/1, Unseated sole start in points and beaten a county mile on Rules debut in a Cork bumper for Josh Halley last spring. Difficult to make case for her starting out over hurdles for new yard here. Hood applied. Showed little last March on first two starts (point/bumper) and absent since.
8 6th (8) (80/1 +20%) My Mate Polly	80 80/1(+20%)	(8) My Mate Polly 80/1, No promise in bumpers and her 2 starts over hurdles. Well beaten at triple-figure odds on all three starts and is very hard to fancy.

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14:50 Exeter Selling Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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The Jennie Candlish stable has been going well of late and this looks like an ideal opportunity for I'M TOO TIRED to regain the winning thread. A taking winner at Sedgefield in January over further, the four-year-old has been disappointing in both subsequent starts (one on the Flat at Southwell) but should appreciate stepping back up in trip and looks capable of bouncing back against the likes of Hard Rain and Foxey, who scored on his sole outing over this distance at Newton Abbot last October.

While it wasn't much of a race in which NICK THE GREEK made a winning debut for this yard at Southwell, he at least arrives here on an apparent upward curve whereas pretty much all of his rivals have a bit to prove for one reason or another. Foxey and Mermaids Cave are tentatively nominated as the main dangers, largely owing to the fact that it's hard to find plausible excuses for the recent poor form shown by Hard Rain and I'm Too Tired.

The Olly Murphy-trained FOXEY won twice towards the end of last year and gets the nod ahead of lightly raced 5yo Nick The Greek.

15:05 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/2 +61%) Jack Sprat	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(5) Jack Sprat 7/2, Won over 19.5f here in November. Another decent run at this venue when fourth of 15 over 20.5f in January and latest Hereford fourth also creditable. Up in trip. Course winner who needs a couple of others to underperform if he is to defy this mark..
4 2nd (4) (7/2 +13%) For Gina	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(4) For Gina 7/2, Third handicap win of the season when seeing off 6 rivals at Fakenham (3m, soft) last month. Not up to a listed mares' race at Doncaster since but every chance she'll bounce back to form with her sights lowered. Ran no sort of race in a Listed event latest; should be thereabouts if bouncing back..
2 3rd (2) (11/4 -83%) Illico De Cotte	2.75 11/4(-83%)	(2) Illico De Cotte 11/4, Irish point winner who came good at the fourth time of asking for new connections when the game winner of a 25.5f Hereford maiden hurdle last month. Has cheekpieces added for handicap debut. Respected for top stable which continues in fine form. Off the mark latest; cheekpieces go on; should be more to come now handicapping..
3 4th (3) (12/1 +33%) Lanspark	12 12/1(+33%)	(3) Lanspark 12/1, Returned to form to get back to winning ways at Fontwell on Boxing Day but not in anything like the same form in his 2 outings since. Bounce back called for. Has disappointed the last twice; back on a competitive mark but with a bit to prove..
1 \|PU\| (1) (9/4 -50%) Tap N Go Leo	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(1) Tap N Go Leo 9/4, Bumper winner who struck at the second time of asking over hurdles in 25f Catterick maiden last month. More to come and leading claims now making a quick switch to handicaps. Won going away latest; initial mark requires another step up but he could make it.

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15:05 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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TAP N GO LEO backed up the promise he showed on his debut over hurdles at Warwick in January to record a smooth success at Catterick next time, with the step up to 3m1f the likely factor in unlocking that extra gear. The five-year-old now makes his handicap bow off a mark of 121, which may prove lenient as he could have plenty of improvement in him, and he is taken to go in again. Illico De Cotte has a very similar profile to the selection but it's a slight worry that connections reach for first-time cheekpieces on the back of his Hereford victory, so he could come out second best. Jack Sprat can win the battle for third.

TAP N GO LEO appeals as one who should keep on improving for a bit longer yet and is preferred to fellow last-time-out maiden winner and handicap-newcomer Illico de Cotte.

This looks likely to chiefly concern last-time winners Tap N Go Leo and ILLICO DE COTTE and cheekpieces can help the latter score.

15:20 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/1 -69%) Jupiter Allen	11 11/1(-69%)	(1) Jupiter Allen 11/1, Fair 2m winning hurdler last season but produced a very laboured effort on his handicap debut at Wincanton in January. Back on track when third in novice at Taunton (19f, good to soft) just under 7 weeks ago and he could hit the frame again. Down the field in sole handicap but back on song at Taunton last time & could be involved.
2 2nd (2) (5/2 +17%) Mahland	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(2) Mahland 5/2, Off the mark in points at the second attempt last April and left previous efforts behind reverted to front running in the face of support when finishing runner-up in novice at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) last month, relishing the longer trip. In the mix with a repeat sent handicapping. Clear runner-up in Ludlow maiden last month and brings potential to this handicap debut.
4 \|PU\| (4) (3/1 +25%) Sun Joy	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Sun Joy 3/1, French Flat winner who back in cheekpieces, opened his account over hurdles in 15-runner handicap at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) a couple of months ago, edging ahead home turn and responding well. Nudged up just 3 lb and fancied to be involved again. Was wearing cheekpieces for first time in Britain when winning at Huntingdon; on shortlist.
3 \|PU\| (3) (7/2 +30%) Letthedustsettle	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) Letthedustsettle 7/2, Came good over hurdles at the fifth attempt at Catterick (2m) in January and easily defied a penalty at the same C&D 9 days later. Gave something like his running once again when third at Plumpton (25f, soft) 3 weeks ago and he's a leading candidate back down in trip. Progressive over 1m7f/2m1f; didn't quite see out 3m1f last time; this trip could be ideal.
5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 -20%) Maximum Effort	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Maximum Effort 12/1, Just a handful of starts under Rules and took a step forward on his qualifying run when third of 7 in novice at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) last month. Possibilities now handicapping upped a little in trip. Kept on for third over 2m3f last time; this longer trip could suit on handicap debut.
6 \|PU\| (6) (17/2 -70%) Royal Defender	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(6) Royal Defender 17/2, Point winner who left his hurdling debut form behind refitted with a tongue strap when third in 8-runner novice at Lingfield (2m) in November. Tailed off in much stronger company at Cheltenham since and now sent handicapping upped in trip. Headgear on. 3m point winner; patchy rules form but open to improvement now up in trip on h'cap debut.
7 \|PU\| (7) (17/2 +39%) Annie Express	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(7) Annie Express 17/2, £35,000 buy after easily off mark in Irish points at third attempt. Backed up what she was showing on hurdling debut when second at Exeter in December but failed to get home at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) since, finishing tired. Worth a market glance on handicap debut. Handicap newcomer; faded at Ludlow (3m) but promising second over this C&D previously.

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15:20 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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This can go the way of MAHLAND, who showed up well for a long way over further at Ludlow last month before being worn down late in the day. The combination of making his handicap debut and dropping in trip can see the six-year-old get off the mark at the main expense of Sun Joy, who has a 3lb rise to overcome for a determined success at Plumpton in January. The consistent Letthedustsettle and Maximum Effort are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

Cases can be made for several, but the vote goes to ROBINSVILLE, who is yet to get his head in front but his recent fourth at Taunton following a breathing operation was more promising and that should have blown away any cobwebs. Things have really clicked with Letthedustsettle in recent months so he's put forward as the main threat, with Sun Joy and Jupiter Allen rounding off the shortlist.

This trip could prove ideal for LETTHEDUSTSETTLE, who retains potential. Handicap newcomer Maximum Effort is feared most.

15:35 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (2/1 +33%) Calvic	2 2/1(+33%)	(6) Calvic 2/1, Point winner who was 0-5 for Lawney Hill but he put in a decent shift whrn third of 10 over C&D on debut for new yard 12 days ago. Now 2 lb lower and he has to be high on the shortlist. Back on track for new yard when C&D third 12 days ago; must enter calculations.
7 2nd (7) (12/1 +52%) Cloudy Wednesday	12 12/1(+52%)	(7) Cloudy Wednesday 12/1, Generally held his form well during a busy period in first half of last year, bagging handicap chases at Fakenham and over this C&D. Back down to last winning mark but he hasn't shown much spark in a couple of runs since returning from a break in January. C&D winner last May but his form has nosedived since.
8 3rd (8) (10/1 +17%) King Of The Hill	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) King Of The Hill 10/1, Showed first form when, fitted with a first-time tongue strap, finishing second in a 7-runner Catterick handicap chase in December. However, shaped as though amiss at Wetherby next time and he's 5 lb 'wrong' at the weights here. Remote fourth of six at Wetherby (2m3f) last month; he's 5lb out of the handicap too.
2 4th (2) (10/1 -233%) Stumps Or Slips	10 10/1(-233%)	(2) Stumps Or Slips 10/1, Winner of both completed starts in this sphere but jumping issues surfaced on final 2 appearances of 2013 and he's opposable back from a 6-month break. Off the track since unseating 2 out at Worcester in August; possibilities after a lay-off.
1 5th (1) (11/4 +45%) Icaque De L'isle	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(1) Icaque De L'isle 11/4, Fairly useful chase winner in France and has performed to a similar level for current yard, arguably posting his best effort to date on these shores when runner-up at Fakenham (21.2f, soft) in November. Wasn't seen to best effect last time and needs considering off 3 lb lower here. Good sixth of 14 at Exeter latest; player off 3lb lower with that form proving strong.
4 6th (4) (14/1 -100%) Master Malcolm	14 14/1(-100%)	(4) Master Malcolm 14/1, The first of his back-to-back C&D wins last spring was gained in this corresponding race but he has offered little in 3 starts so far this season. Took this event 12 months ago but he's offered little in three outings this season.
3 7th (3) (6/1 +20%) Family Business	6 6/1(+20%)	(3) Family Business 6/1, Has slipped in the weights and took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Hereford (21f, good to soft) in January. However, he was beaten a long way on the back of a second wind op at Southwell next time. Yet to hit top form this term, remote Southwell third last month; others appeal more.
5 8th (5) (11/1 -144%) Hector Jaguen	11 11/1(-144%)	(5) Hector Jaguen 11/1, Came good at the fourth attempt over fences at Fontwell last spring and, though not at his best in 5 subsequent starts, he at least showed a little more prior to unseating rider 2 out at Plumpton last month. Could go well granted a clean round of jumping. Well held in 2nd when unseating 2 out at Plumpton latest; mark is falling but more needed.

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15:35 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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Not in action since unseating his rider at Worcester last August, STUMPS OR SLIPS is relatively lightly raced and has shown plenty of ability in the past, including a double at Worcester and Warwick last year. The son of Getaway should be suited by conditions and gets the vote ahead of Hector Jaguen and Calvic, who ran with credit when third on his first start for new connections at Huntingdon.

A first success on this side of the Channel could be on the cards for ICAQUE DE L'ISLE, who has been given a helping hand by the assessor (eased 3 lb since latest start at Exeter where he wasn't seen to best effect) and a reproduction of his Fakenham effort three starts back would give him every chance. Calvic's recent C&D effort was sufficiently promising to make him a serious player, while Hector Jaguen could also have a part to play if his jumping passes the test.

This looks a good opportunity for ICAQUE DE L'ISLE to get off the mark for Richard Bandey with his Exeter form proving strong.

15:50 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (7/1 -27%) Homme D'un Soir	7 7/1(-27%)	(4) Homme D'un Soir 7/1, Pretty useful hurdler/chaser for Stuart Crawford in his prime. Placed twice in handicap hurdles for new yard this winter but he needs to shrug off a poor run at Plumpton last month. Well beaten last time but two encouraging runs previously and he's not discounted.
1 1st (1) (4/7 +59%) Classic Maestro	0.571429 4/7(+59%)	(1) Classic Maestro 4/7, Progressive over hurdles, winning 2m handicaps at Uttoxeter/Newcastle at the start of the year. Another good run switched to fences at Lingfield last month and the one to beat back hurdling. Kicked off 2024 with hurdling double and good second on chase debut since; leading claims.
3 2nd (3) (5/2 -25%) Pirates' Tale	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(3) Pirates' Tale 5/2, Runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers. Left his 18.5f course hurdle debut fourth behind when winning a C&D maiden 17 days ago. His opening handicap mark isn't obviously generous but an unexposed profile suggests he can do better. Won C&D maiden recently and this very lightly raced 6yo could continue to progress.
5 3rd (5) (17/2 -55%) Another Folly	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(5) Another Folly 17/2, Runner-up both starts in points. Fair form on the second of 3 hurdle starts before Christmas. Switches to handicaps after a break. One to note in the betting. Only five and he's a possible improver now tackling a handicap; watch the betting.
2 4th (2) (22/1 -38%) Now Or Never	22 22/1(-38%)	(2) Now Or Never 22/1, Fair form over hurdles and fences in France but pulled up in 2 handicap hurdles for current yard. Needs the refitting of the tongue strap he wore in France to help spark a revival. Pulled up on both British runs but return of tongue-tie may be key for dual French winner.

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15:50 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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

PIRATES' TALE showed a likeable attitude when justifying market support to score over C&D earlier this month, pulling clear with the runner-up, and now pitched into a handicap for the first time with conditions to suit, he may prove tough to stop. The consistent Classic Maestro heads the dangers, but arrives 6lb above his last winning mark and that asks a question of him. The unexposed Another Folly may bounce back from being pulled up in extreme conditions at Ffos Las in December and he looks capable of making his presence felt on his handicap debut off an opening mark of 107.

This looks a good opportunity for CLASSIC MAESTRO to land a third handicap hurdle win of the year. Recent C&D maiden winner Pirates' Tale can give him most to think about.

The fine form of CLASSIC MAESTRO (nap) can continue with his third win of 2024. C&D maiden winner Pirates' Tale could be a danger.

16:05 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/1 -69%) Paddy In The Caddy	11 11/1(-69%)	(4) Paddy In The Caddy 11/1, £55,000 buy after finishing runner-up on his sole start in Irish points last May. However, he's finished well held in novice/maiden hurdles at Exeter and Wincanton this year but could do better now stepped up in trip sent handicapping. Seventh in Wincanton novice latest; longer trip should suit so claims now going in h'caps.
5 2nd (5) (8/1 -45%) Lifetime Legend	8 8/1(-45%)	(5) Lifetime Legend 8/1, Below par since winning at Catterick 13 months ago. Given a real chance by the handicapper as a result (13 lb lower in the weights now) and a first-time visor could well spark him back to life. Winless since last February and his recent form isn't overly encouraging too; visor on.
11 3rd (11) (10/1 +50%) Getaway With You	10 10/1(+50%)	(11) Getaway With You 10/1, Took as step forward from 4 lb out of the weights on handicap hurdle debut when fourth at Lingfield in November and built on that when fifth at Sedgefield from even further out of the handicap. Failed badly to repeat those efforts at Leicester last time, so others look more appealing. Remains a maiden and only sixth in Leciester handicap hurdle latest; others appeal more.
6 4th (6) (11/1 +21%) Deadlock	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Deadlock 11/1, Fair form on Flat but has yet to make much impact over hurdles, finishing a well-beaten sixth of 14 on his handicap debut at Doncaster (2m) in December. Has something to find as he goes back up in distance after a 3-month break. A fair 1m4f maiden on the Flat but he's yet to show that form in this sphere.
9 5th (9) (7/2 +75%) Midnight Soldier	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(9) Midnight Soldier 7/2, Made a winning bumper debut in good style at Fontwell in June 2021 for Christian Williams. Encouraging second of 6 at Uttoxeter on hurdles bow last May but safely held all 3 starts since, shaping as if amiss on handicap bow 3 months ago. Tongue tie applied. Failed to go on for current yard, pulled up at Uttoxeter latest; tongue-tie is applied now.
8 6th (8) (9/1 +36%) Baghdad Central	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Baghdad Central 9/1, Off the mark in handicap at Carlisle (19.3f) last April and backed up that effort when third at Southwell the following month. Not so good both starts this season (over fences first time up) and he's likely to find a few too good. Not disgraced after 11 weeks off when fading Doncaster 5th latest; can take a step forward.
10 7th (10) (5/2 -25%) My Friend Sean	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(10) My Friend Sean 5/2, Very green when mid-field in a bumper and having offered little in novice/maiden hurdles, showed improved form switched to a handicap when third at Doncaster (19.4f, heavy) last month. Capable of better again so he's a must for the shortlist. Big step forward on h'cap debut when third at Doncaster; player off the same mark.
7 8th (7) (12/1 -118%) Highway One O Four	12 12/1(-118%)	(7) Highway One O Four 12/1, Better effort in bumpers 11 months apart at Plumpton on return in September, forced wide for effort but holding second for most of straight. Little impact in 3 novice hurdles though but opening mark could well underestimate him. Pulled up at Chepstow latest but could still do beter after a break on his h'cap debut.
2 9th (2) (40/1 -186%) Privatearing	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Privatearing 40/1, Standout effort came when runner-up at Fontwell (21.8f) in February 2023 but well below that level all 3 starts since. Not seen for 10 months and first-time cheekpieces need to spark a major revival. Pulled up at Kempton when last seen out ten months ago; cheekpieces on with lots to prove.
1 10th (1) (17/2 -21%) Prolific Profile	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(1) Prolific Profile 17/2, Bought for £50,000 after finishing third on the second of 2 starts in Irish points and some promise in 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles. Should have more to offer now stepping into handicap company for the first time. Fourth in Hereford novice in November; not ruled out after a break on his h'cap debut.
3 11th (3) (150/1 -355%) Phoebe's Charm	150 150/1(-355%)	(3) Phoebe's Charm 150/1, Tailed off in maiden/handicap hurdles in Ireland (latest 3 months ago). Has since left Eoin Christopher McCarthy and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Failed to make the frame in five runs in Ireland; needs yard switch to spark improvement.

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16:05 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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MY FRIEND SEAN was only collared late in the day when going from the front on his handicap debut at Doncaster and a slight rise in distance should not inconvenience as he looks to get off the mark for his in-form connections. Lifetime Legend has shown very little in recent starts but has dropped 13lb below his last winning mark and is worth a second look as a result, while Baghdad Central is another to consider if bringing his best form to the table.

MY FRIEND SEAN showed improved form switched to a handicap when third at Doncaster last month and, provided he's learnt to settle better at this sort of trip, Tom Lacey's 5-y-o looks good to go a couple places better at the expense of Highway One O Four, who has offered glimmers of promise in novice hurdles and could kick on now sent handicapping. Lifetime Legend and Privatearing can do battle for the bronze medal.

5yo MY FRIEND SEAN (nap) is taken to build on his improved handicap debut third at Doncaster last time and gain a breakthrough success.

16:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/4 +13%) Bampton Star	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(6) Bampton Star 7/4, Has shown improved form sent handicapping this year, in first-time cheekpieces when winning on his chase debut at this C&D (heavy) 17 days ago. Showed a good attitude last time and he's a major player with more still to offer. Won on recent chase debut over C&D and a 6lb rise may not stop this unexposed 7yo.
3 2nd (3) (6/4 +55%) Gingerbred	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(3) Gingerbred 6/4, Off the mark over fences in handicap at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) in February, form which is proving strong, and again ran well when second at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy) 18 days ago. Respected in his current form. Course hurdles winner who has been in top form over fences the last twice; solid contender.
2 3rd (2) (6/1 -20%) Roger Rarebit	6 6/1(-20%)	(2) Roger Rarebit 6/1, Has benefited from the application of a visor, successful over hurdles at Ffos Las last January and making a winning seasonal/chase debut at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) in November. Bled when pulled up next time, but it still remains early days for him over fences. Impressed on chase debut then bled from the nose when pulled up early at Market Rasen.
1 \|PU\| (1) (8/1 +33%) Haut Folin	8 8/1(+33%)	(1) Haut Folin 8/1, Forged clear to land a gamble at Ffos Las on return and placed on his next 3 outings, running well when third at Fontwell (26f) in February. However, run of good form halted when pulled up last time, so bounce back now called for. Pulled up at Wincanton recently but in pretty good form previously and could bounce back.
5 \|PU\| (5) (11/1 +8%) Haldon Hill	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Haldon Hill 11/1, Enjoyed a successful campaign in 2022/23, recording a trio of victories at up to 3m. Hasn't been in the same form so far this season, though possibly still needed the run when pulled up on his latest outing. Back down to his last winning mark as a result. Second in this last year off 5lb higher; check betting, but he's struggled this season.

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16:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

The class-dropping GINGERBRED won cosily over 3m on his penultimate start, prior to bumping into an in-form rival when finishing second over 3m1f at Wincanton most recently, and off 5lb higher than his last winning mark, he gets the nod to return to the winner's enclosure. The hat-trick seeking Born At Midnight can give the selection most to think about, although a 9lb hike for his recent Plumpton success demands more of him, while Bampton Star scored narrowly in a C&D handicap when sporting cheekpieces for the first time (retained) and he can make his presence felt off 6lb higher.

BAMPTON STAR took another step forward when making a successful start over fences at this C&D last time, staying on well to get the better of a last-time-out winner, and he can follow up with further progress to come. He is taken to see off the challenge of another in-form pair, with Gingerbred next on the list ahead of Born At Midnight.

Preference is for unexposed 7yo BAMPTON STAR, who is taken to make it 2-2 over fences following his recent chase debut win over C&D.

16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/4 +10%) Bringbackmemories	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(1) Bringbackmemories 9/4, Latest win at Southwell in January. 11/8, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 20 days ago. One to consider off the same mark. In-form 5yo who was a close third off this mark at Southwell (1m3f) last time; key player.
3 2nd (3) (2/1 +56%) Fleur De Mer	2 2/1(+56%)	(3) Fleur De Mer 2/1, Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win here in September. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Kempton (11f) 33 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Possibilities. Has form figures of 12133 on AW and she's respected at this new trip.
2 3rd (2) (10/1 -25%) Bohemian Breeze	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Bohemian Breeze 10/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year, the latest at Wolverhampton in November. Last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 7/2) 65 days ago. Opposable. C&D win in November but his form slumped last time and he needs to bounce back.
4 4th (4) (12/1 -140%) Spanish Hustle	12 12/1(-140%)	(4) Spanish Hustle 12/1, Four wins from 8 runs last year. Latest win at Musselburgh in September. Fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 7 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good once more. Didn't get much luck when beaten less than 2l over C&D last Monday and he's in the mix.
7 5th (7) (40/1 -186%) Well Planted	40 40/1(-186%)	(7) Well Planted 40/1, C&D winner. 10/3, sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, good to soft). Off 6 months and others make more appeal. Back on Flat after 196 days off but yard is in good form and he needs checking in market.
6 6th (6) (25/1 -25%) Dragons Will Rise	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Dragons Will Rise 25/1, Four-time course winner. Eight wins from 30 Flat runs. 16/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 10 days ago. Up in trip and he has a bit to prove at present. Has been out of sorts since returning from a long absence and he has plenty to prove.
5 \|PU\| (5) (3/1 -33%) Bobby Shaftoe	3 3/1(-33%)	(5) Bobby Shaftoe 3/1, Five-time C&D winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D (9/4) on Saturday. Will be a big player if turned out again. Course specialist who completed a C&D double on Saturday; respected under penalty.

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16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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FLEUR DE MER showed some rustiness when finishing third in this grade on her return to action at Kempton last month, as she was slowly away before encountering traffic problems towards the finish. Hugo Palmer's four-year-old should take a step forward from that reappearance run and may prove tough to beat off an unchanged mark. Bringbackmemories has been thereabouts on each of his last four starts (one win) on the all-weather, including in class 4 events the last twice, and he has to be respected. Well Planted warrants a market check on his return to the Flat.

BOBBY SHAFTOE is no stranger to quick turnarounds and, if allowed to take his chance after registering a fifth C&D success on Saturday, he will surely prove hard to beat. The one taken to follow the selection home is Bringbackmemories, while Fleur de Mer performed with credit back from a break at Kempton is also accorded respect.

An open race in which BRINGBACKMEMORIES gets the vote ahead of Fleur De Mer and Bobby Shaftoe.

16:35 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/4 +25%) Samuel Spade	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(1) Samuel Spade 9/4, Two wins in his juvenile season and got his head back in front when stepped up to 19f at Taunton in December. showing a potent turn of foot. Has come up short both starts since at Kempton but sights now lowered and he could have a big part to play if jumping fluently. Triple hurdle winner; down in grade from last two starts and a revival is possible.
6 2nd (6) (13/2 -8%) Kansas Du Berlais	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(6) Kansas Du Berlais 13/2, On a handy mark based on juvenile efforts and took a step back in the right direction when third in a handicap at Lingfield in December. Below part on debut for this yard at Exeter since but has subsequently undergone another wind op and, down another 2 lb, he's dangerous to discount. Well beaten for new yard atest; since had wind surgery; sports new headgear; bit to prove..
5 3rd (5) (11/1 -22%) Master Dancer	11 11/1(-22%)	(5) Master Dancer 11/1, Winning chaser in France who scored over hurdles in Britain last term. However, lost his way at the end of that campaign and didn't show enough back hurdling on second run of this season at Hereford to make him of real interest here. Well beaten over hurdles latest but retains ability and is on a handy mark now.
7 4th (7) (4/1 +27%) Zestful Hope	4 4/1(+27%)	(7) Zestful Hope 4/1, Won a pair of handicap hurdles at Hereford in 2022/23 and went down narrowly over this C&D on his penultimate start. Not so good next time but he remains on a workable mark and won't be without a chance if on-song back here. Below par at Hereford (2m3f, soft) latest; each-way player if bouncing back..
4 5th (4) (11/2 -100%) Sammy's Guarantee	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(4) Sammy's Guarantee 11/2, Much improved (after a breathing op) when taking a 14-runner novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, soft) in January. That represents pretty useful form and she was in the process of running well when exiting 3 out at Chepstow recently, so there is certainly cause for optimism. Was in good form prior to a fall at Chepstow latest; not ruled out..
2 6th (2) (13/2 +54%) El Rio	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(2) El Rio 13/2, Point winner who atoned for his last-flight hurdles debut tumble at Chepstow last February when scoring in good style at Ascot next time. However, he needs to get back on track following a couple of very low-key performances during the winter. Found to have an irregular heartbeat latest; bit to prove but big player if back on song..
3 7th (3) (17/2 -113%) Sao Carlos	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(3) Sao Carlos 17/2, Bumper winner on debut in December 2022 and built on his hurdles opener when landing a 14-runner Wetherby maiden in January. Failed to fire upped to 20.6f at Market Rasen since but will have a chance if able to get back on track now handicapping in a first-time tongue strap. Below par latest; tongue-tie goes on; stiff initial mark but open to improvement..

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16:35 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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The suggestion is SAMMY'S GUARANTEE, who still looked to be going well when falling three out at Chepstow on her most recent start. Tom Lacey's mare won at Doncaster in January and the slight rise in distance looks like a shrewd move. She is preferred to Samuel Spade, who drops in grade after two inauspicious starts at Kempton, and the unexposed Sao Carlos, who disappointed last time out at Market Rasen but must be noted off a workable-looking mark on his handicap debut.

This looks rather trappy with the vote going to SAMMY'S GUARANTEE, who beat a pretty useful novice when opening her account in January prior to chasing home a progressive type on her handicap bow at Hereford. She was starting to get competitive when taking a heavy fall on her latest start and, if none the worse for that, she should go close. A back-to-form Kansas du Berlais would have a serious chance, while a good round of jumping would bring Samuel Spade firmly into the picture.

After a couple of tougher assignments SAMUEL SPADE should find this level more to his liking and he is taken to bounce back to form.

16:50 Exeter Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (8/1 +33%) Drop Flight	8 8/1(+33%)	(5) Drop Flight 8/1, Placed 4 times in hunter chases last season but hasn't been in the same form this term, beaten 12¾ lengths into third behind the reopposing Haven't Time at Southwell (3m, heavy) last time. Good hunter chase form last spring but hasn't hit the same heights this season.
3 2nd (3) (11/8 +21%) Yippee Ki Yay	1.375 11/8(+21%)	(3) Yippee Ki Yay 11/8, Four-time point winner who made a successful start to his hunter career over C&D (heavy) last week, pulling well clear of the only other finisher. This is a deeper race but he has the potential for better. Won over C&D last Tuesday; tougher task today but this 6yo could have more to offer.
2 3rd (2) (6/1 +14%) Haven't Time	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Haven't Time 6/1, Winning pointer who stepped up plenty on his Taunton reappearance when getting off the mark under Rules in 3m Southwell hunter (heavy) 3 weeks ago. This looks a slightly better race. Won hunter chase at Stratford; others underperformed, but he can give another good account.
4 4th (4) (28/1 -40%) Cooldine Bog	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Cooldine Bog 28/1, Showed he's still capable of fair form when 8 lengths third in 3m Fakenham hunter last month. Third when badly hampered and unseated 3 out at Leicester since. Looks vulnerable in this company. Has run okay in two recent hunter chases but this 11yo needs something extra today.
1 \|PU\| (1) (13/8 -95%) The Wolf	1.625 13/8(-95%)	(1) The Wolf 13/8, Temperamental sort but he has a useful level of ability, finishing a creditable third of 9 in 22.5f Leicester handicap on last start in January. Sets the form standard on hunter debut. Not easy to win with but this useful handicapper has stand-out form claims.

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16:50 Exeter Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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YIPPEE KI YAY put his best foot forward when running out a ready winner over C&D on his Rules debut last week and he is tough to oppose on that evidence. The Wolf looks ready for this step back up in trip after running on well into third over an extended 2m6f at Leicester last time, but his jumping still leaves something to be desired. Haven't Time certainly stripped fitter for his reappearance effort in February when scoring in this sphere at Southwell last month and he cannot be overlooked in a bid to bring up a double.

THE WOLF may not have many wins to his name over fences but has regularly produced useful performances, including this winter, and he's the one to beat on form now switching to hunters. Last week's easy C&D scorer Yippee Ki Yay can follow him home.

The Wolf holds stand-out form claims but isn't easy to win with and it may pay to side with the unexposed 6yo YIPPEE KI YAY.

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (150/1 -500%) Ideal Dragon	150 150/1(-500%)	(4) Ideal Dragon 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in maiden (250/1) at this course (7.1f) 41 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip for this handicap debut. Others preferred. Struggled at massive prices in his three runs and needs a transformation on handicap debut.
1 1st (1) (11/8 +39%) Chiefman	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(1) Chiefman 11/8, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/4, third of 8 in maiden at this course (8f) when last seen 6 months ago (gelded in the interim). Up in trip for this handicap debut and improvement could be on the way. Showed promise in novice/maiden events and he needs a close look on his handicap debut.
7 2nd (7) (20/1 -264%) Lunar Rocks	20 20/1(-264%)	(7) Lunar Rocks 20/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 11/4) 28 days ago, no match for winner. First run for yard after leaving Ollie Sangster and can make her presence felt. 0-6 but she's been beaten less than 2l in her three handicaps; respected on stable debut.
5 3rd (5) (22/1 -175%) Little Venice	22 22/1(-175%)	(5) Little Venice 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 15 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. 3 lb lower now and shapes as though this stiffer test will be in her favour. Well held at big prices in all four runs and she needs improvement at this new trip.
6 4th (6) (5/1 +0%) Little Rose	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Little Rose 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 9 days ago. Player off the same mark here. Unexposed filly who should have more to offer for top yard and she's in the mix.
2 5th (2) (7/2 -86%) Bradman	3.5 7/2(-86%)	(2) Bradman 7/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 9/2) 3 days ago. Should give another good account. Has record of 41122423 in cheekpieces and he's strongly respected back on Tapeta.
3 6th (3) (7/2 +30%) Made In China	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) Made In China 7/2, 11/2, fourth of 7 in nursery at this course (8f), needing stronger gallop. Off 127 days and now steps back up in trip. Not without a chance. Six-race maiden who needs to find more back up in trip after 127 days off; has been gelded.
8 7th (8) (150/1 -500%) Nobodys Girl	150 150/1(-500%)	(8) Nobodys Girl 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Has sown little in her four runs so far and can only be watched; headgear added.

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17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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Lunar Rocks produced the best performance of her career when filling the runner-up spot over 1m4f at Wolverhampton last time, and she could get into contention off a 1lb higher rating on her first start for a new stable. However, the vote goes to CHIEFMAN, who has been gelded since showing promise on his last two outings and he takes a step up in trip on his handicap debut. Archie Watson's three-year-old could progress to defy his opening mark of 66, while Nobodys Girl sports first-time cheekpieces and she completes the shortlist.

All things considered, LITTLE ROSE did well to finish as close as she did when fourth on her recent handicap debut at Wolverhampton. The Dubawi filly is probably capable of a good deal better than her current mark implies and she gets the nod ahead of Chiefman, who is of strong interest now handicapping off what looks a fair opening mark. Lunar Rocks is likely to be on the premises, while Little Venice needs a second look now upped in trip.

The vote goes to BRADMAN, who has a record of 41122423 in cheekpieces and was only narrowly denied here on his penultimate run.

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/10 +51%) Asgard's Captain	1.1 11/10(+51%)	(1) Asgard's Captain 11/10, Two wins from 6 runs last year. 11/8, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D 24 days ago. 6 lb rise tolerable and another bold show anticipated. Has won five of his last eight starts and he's a major player again in his hat-trick bid.
8 2nd (8) (12/1 -100%) Bearwith	12 12/1(-100%)	(8) Bearwith 12/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 5 runs last year. Cosy winner of an 8-runner handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm, 9/2) when last seen 6 month ago. 10 lb higher back on the AW and more needed. Three wins from five runs last season and he still looks feasibly treated; respected.
2 3rd (2) (15/2 -88%) Westernesse	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(2) Westernesse 15/2, Respectable third of 9 in handicap at York (10.2f, good to firm, 9/4), caught further back than ideal. Off 9 months ahead of this tapeta debut but merits respect all the same. Back from 283 days off but he's unexposed at this trip and needs a close look in market.
5 4th (5) (12/1 -118%) Soowaih	12 12/1(-118%)	(5) Soowaih 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. Course winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 11/4), having hopeless task from position. Off 154 days ahead of this debut for new yard and he's one to consider. Unexposed 4yo and he looks interesting upped in trip on stable debut; has been gelded.
6 5th (6) (17/2 -6%) Cusack	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(6) Cusack 17/2, Six-time course winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year, the latest here in February. 5/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (8f) 12 days ago. Back up in trip and he's in with an each-way shout. Six-time course winner who was third here latest and should go well again back up in trip.
3 6th (3) (8/1 -33%) Umberto	8 8/1(-33%)	(3) Umberto 8/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 6/5) 26 days ago. Up in trip now switched to tapeta and visor back on. Will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward. Seven-race maiden with a mixed record and he's untried at this trip; others preferred.
7 7th (7) (18/1 -125%) Rocha Do Leao	18 18/1(-125%)	(7) Rocha Do Leao 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to soft). Off 152 days and back up in trip for this tapeta debut with a first-time visor enlisted. Others have achieved more. Still lightly raced but has something to prove now switched to AW after five months off.
4 8th (4) (12/1 +25%) Paris Lights	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Paris Lights 12/1, 28/1, good fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f) 17 days ago. Back up in trip and he looks vulnerable. 5yo with a record of 1-14 and he's been hard to predict; others look more solid.
9 9th (9) (20/1 -82%) Can't Stop Now	20 20/1(-82%)	(9) Can't Stop Now 20/1, Creditable second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (16f, good, 14/1) 16 days ago. Fair on the Flat (latest effort in this sphere was creditable, too) and couldn't rule out. Runner-up over hurdles last time and he could be dangerous back in this sphere; hood off.

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17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Westernesse makes his return to the fray after he was last seen hitting the frame in this grade at York last June and the betting could have all the clues on whether he is ready to go on his first start back off the same mark. However, preference is for ASGARD'S CAPTAIN, who secured a two-length victory over C&D earlier in the month, which means he has improved 16lb since joining the Dylan Cunha yard. The son of Make Believe could continue his upward curve, while Umberto and Cusack are others to watch out for.

WESTERNESSE was a very respectable third on his first run over this trip at York last summer and, if ready to roll following a nine-month absence, he could be the answer. The in-form Asgard's Captain is a much-respected main danger, while Umberto has the form to play a leading role and both Cusack and Can't Stop Now make each-way appeal.

It's hard to get away from ASGARD'S CAPTAIN (nap), who made it five wins from his last eight starts when forging clear here last time.

18:00 Newcastle Maiden (Class 3) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (22/1 -100%) Butterfly Jasmine	22 22/1(-100%)	(1) Butterfly Jasmine 22/1, Foaled February 23. Havana Gold filly. Half-sister to 7f-1¼m winner Marmot and smart 1¼m-1½m winner Cohesion. Betting should help guide to expectations. Has a good pedigree but she could be one for longer trips further down the line.
3 2nd (3) (6/4 +45%) Kuwaitya	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(3) Kuwaitya 6/4, Foaled February 6. 29,000 gns Soldier's Call filly. Sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Muqtahem. Dam 7f winner out of useful winner up to 7f (including at 2 yrs) Royal Confidence. Interesting for stable no stranger to early-season juvenile success. 29,000gns yearling; yard 15% with 2yos last year and she needs a close look in market.
2 3rd (2) (12/1 -20%) Go On Rosie	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Go On Rosie 12/1, Foaled February 18. 40,000 gns Dandy Man filly. Dam 2-y-o 6.3f winner. Would enter the reckoning if the market vibes are strong. Has speed on both side of her pedigree and interesting to see how she figures in market..
4 4th (4) (5/2 -201%) Lady Dorchester	2.5 5/2(-201%)	(4) Lady Dorchester 5/2, Foaled March 22. 42,000 gns Dark Angel filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Wears tongue strap. Yard's 2-y-os hit the ground running last spring. Likely type. Tongue-tie is applied on debut but she looks the part on paper; interesting contender.
5 5th (5) (9/2 +36%) Lucent	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) Lucent 9/2, Foaled February 14. 38,000 gns Mehmas filly. Dam, Italian 2-y-o 5f-7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Dagda Mor. Stable enjoyed some 2-y-o success last season. 38,000gns yearling; yard 4-25 with 2yos here last year and she's in the mix.
6 6th (6) (10/1 +50%) Starspangledsox	10 10/1(+50%)	(6) Starspangledsox 10/1, Foaled February 2. 11,500 gns Starspangledbanner filly. Dam, 1¼m winner, closely related to 2-y-o 6f/7f winner (stayed 1¼m) Bunker and 2-y-o 7f winner Imperial Fighter (both smart). Yard 2-41 with 2yos in recent years and others look more likely types.

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18:00 Newcastle Maiden (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A 42,000gns daughter of Dark Angel, Lady Dorchester stands out on paper, but the application of a tongue-tie on her racecourse debut tempers enthusiasm slightly, especially at forecast short odds. Instead, it may pay to side with KUWAITYA, who already has entries for some notable races later in the season and the daughter of the speedy Soldier's Call could get off the mark at the first time of asking for her in-form stable. Go On Rosie also represents a yard who have been amongst the winners and she completes the shortlist.

Dominic Ffrench Davis did well with his early-season 2-y-os in 2023 so LADY DORCHESTER gets the nod, with confidence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Alice Haynes is another who usually has a few precocious types so Kuwaitya is put up as the danger before any betting clues are known.

The market should be highly informative but at this stage the vote goes to LADY DORCHESTER, who looks the part on paper.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (9/4 +44%) Pallas Lord	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(4) Pallas Lord 9/4, Has racked up 4 course wins already this year and latest C&D second shows he's still at the top of his game. Respected again. Has already won four times here this year and was second over C&D last Monday; shortlisted.
3 2nd (3) (10/3 -11%) Saisons D'or	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(3) Saisons D'or 10/3, Three-time C&D winner and has found only too good over C&D on his 2 outings this year, going down by only a neck latterly. Should go well again. Triple course winner who has been knocking on the door over C&D last twice; big player.
6 3rd (6) (13/2 +19%) Angel Amadea	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(6) Angel Amadea 13/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 6/1, respectable fifth of 10 over C&D 7 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Dual Tapeta winner but she's not easy to predict and was beaten 5l over C&D last Monday.
8 4th (8) (28/1 -100%) Hailey Ya Mal	28 28/1(-100%)	(8) Hailey Ya Mal 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 17 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Well held in all five runs and he needs a transformation back up in trip.
10 5th (10) (33/1 -175%) Ana Emaraaty	33 33/1(-175%)	(10) Ana Emaraaty 33/1, Won a 1m course classified event this month and presumably found the run coming too soon when last of 9 at Southwell 3 days later. Off the mark here 18 days ago but he flopped in his follow-up bid at Southwell.
2 6th (2) (12/1 -50%) Naaser	12 12/1(-50%)	(2) Naaser 12/1, Yet to make an impact in handicaps for current yard, although his latest C&D seventh can be ignored (met trouble). Won a 7f novice last March but he's been disappointing since and is now 1-9.
1 7th (1) (4/1 -14%) Crypto Quest	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Crypto Quest 4/1, Course winner for Ian McInnes in November. Back on form at second time of asking for new yard when second of 10 over 6f here 13 days ago. Should go well now tackling 7f for the first time in his career. Went very close here (6f) last time and he looks worth a try at this new trip; respected.
5 8th (5) (11/1 -83%) Homer Stokes	11 11/1(-83%)	(5) Homer Stokes 11/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Respectable third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (1m, 9/2) 13 days ago. Multiple 7f winner who ran well over 1m at Southwell last time; interesting back in trip.
9 9th (9) (16/1 -78%) Neptune Legend	16 16/1(-78%)	(9) Neptune Legend 16/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 6/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 4 days ago. Others more persuasive. Two AW wins this year but he's finished down the field in last two starts.
7 10th (7) (50/1 -127%) Sparkle In His Eye	50 50/1(-127%)	(7) Sparkle In His Eye 50/1, Course winner. 28/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 31 days ago. On dangerous mark but he's been out of sorts this year and needs a major revival.

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Frontrunner SAISONS D'OR finished second behind a well-handicapped rival on his penultimate start, before filling the same position over C&D earlier this month, and Jedd O'Keeffe's gelding can gain a well deserved victory this time around. Pallas Lord has been a money-spinner for connections this winter, winning four times, and off just 3lb higher than his last successful mark, the C&D winner commands attention. Crypto Quest just failed to get up over 6f here most recently and he is respected with the step up in trip likely to unlock further improvement.

This is a slightly belated first attempt beyond a sprint trip for CRYPTO QUEST but he hasn't long been under the care of Gemma Tutty and the strength of his finish when a close second here last time suggests the longer distance should be within range. In-form pair Saisons d'Or and Pallas Lord may give him most to do.

Preference is for SAISONS D'OR, who has been knocking on the door over C&D in his last two runs and should make another bold bid.

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/2 -29%) Ratafia	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(5) Ratafia 9/2, Won at Redcar in October and followed up over C&D in November. Only narrowly denied on hat-trick bid back here a week later and player if resuming in similar form. Up another 4lb for this reappearance but makes the shortlist given how well he acts here..
1 2nd (1) (3/1 +25%) Water Of Leith	3 3/1(+25%)	(1) Water Of Leith 3/1, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in December. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (7/2) at this course (6f) 3 days ago. Enters calculations. Third here (6f) on Friday; still a bit to prove over this far but should be involved..
4 3rd (4) (6/1 +50%) Mr Squires	6 6/1(+50%)	(4) Mr Squires 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form sixth of 10 in C&D handicap C&D 7 days ago. Claims based on Southwell form either side of Christmas but below that level since..
9 4th (9) (9/2 -13%) Martin's Brig	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(9) Martin's Brig 9/2, Resumed winning ways over 1m here last month under a canny front-running ride form Sean Kirrane. Should remain competitive up 2 lb. 1m winner here latest; up another 2lb for that but he's an each-way player again..
6 5th (6) (12/1 -200%) Spartan Fighter	12 12/1(-200%)	(6) Spartan Fighter 12/1, Six-time course winner who snapped a losing run at Southwell (7f, 20/1) last month. Raised 4 lb for that and doesn't obviously have the profile of one likely to follow up. Scored at Southwell (7f) last month but a 4lb rise might make it tough to follow up..
3 6th (3) (20/1 -67%) Lope De Rueda	20 20/1(-67%)	(3) Lope De Rueda 20/1, First run since leaving Charles O'Brien when last of 12 in C&D handicap 2) 24 days ago. Has a first-time tongue strap added to his hood now. Early days for shrewd new connections but a watching brief advised after last time. Raced freely and finished last of 12 (C&D); tongue-tie now accompanies hood; bit to prove..
2 7th (2) (17/2 -6%) Bulls Aye	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(2) Bulls Aye 17/2, Ended 2023 with a win at Musselburgh (9f, good to soft) in October. Effective over this shorter trip but peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 161 days off. Well below his best turf form in just two previous attempts on AW; more needed..
7 8th (7) (7/1 +13%) Code Purple	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Code Purple 7/1, Wasn't firing when last seen at the end of 2023 but he's dropped to 4 lb below the mark he won this race from last year so a betting check is needed back from a break. Won this last year when going into the race in better form; 4lb lower and not written off..
8 9th (8) (28/1 -100%) Paco's Pride	28 28/1(-100%)	(8) Paco's Pride 28/1, First run since leaving Roger Varian when seventh of 11 in C&D handicap in November. Off since. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations with her. Placed in 5-13 starts; well below par on first start for this trainer; others preferred..

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19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The largely consistent RATAFIA was just denied a hat-trick when finishing second over C&D in November and, returning off a 4lb higher mark, he gets the tentative vote to go one place better in what looks a competitive affair. Water Of Leith races off the same mark as when finishing an good third here on Friday and commands respect, while Spartan Fighter arrives on the back of making all over 7f at Southwell last month but a 4lb rise demands more of him.

WATER OF LEITH has returned with 2 good placed efforts in recent weeks and might prove the answer to the second division of this 7f handicap. Ratafia was in fine form when last seen at the end of 2023 and heads the dangers along with recent course scorer Martin's Brig. Last year's winner Code Purple is one to note in the betting having dropped to a favourable mark.

If picking up where he left off last year then RATAFIA looks worth keeping on the right side of. He goes well here and may find more.

19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (15/2 -114%) Stallone	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(7) Stallone 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 6/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 11 days ago. One to consider. Dual C&D winner; has share of weight but in form and his claims are more obvious than many.
11 2nd (11) (28/1 -155%) Rockley Point	28 28/1(-155%)	(11) Rockley Point 28/1, 4-time course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Visored for 1st time, respectable third of 9 in minor event (16/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Blinkers back on. Has C&D form in minor company this year but below best of late and looks unlikely.
4 3rd (4) (13/2 +7%) Birkenhead	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(4) Birkenhead 13/2, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 32 days ago. Blinkers back on. Good mark and chance if rediscovering old form. C&D winner; well treated now and has hinted at a revival of late; headgear refitted.
12 4th (12) (25/1 -25%) Hard Nut	25 25/1(-25%)	(12) Hard Nut 25/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2019. Seventh of 8 in minor event at this C&D (10/1) 13 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Modest form of late but luckless run over C&D two starts ago and claims on that effort.
13 5th (13) (100/1 -300%) Doon The Glen	100 100/1(-300%)	(13) Doon The Glen 100/1, 20/1, last of 12 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor back on. Not easy to make a case for. Not too far away in a 6f handicap here in September; lesser efforts since.
2 6th (2) (10/3 +58%) Mehmo	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(2) Mehmo 10/3, Three wins from 16 runs last year. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Southwell (5f) 5 days ago. Others more persuasive. Well treated at the start of 2024 but crept back up weights and below best latest.
9 7th (9) (20/1 -43%) Sound Of Iona	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Sound Of Iona 20/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at this course (6f) 10 days ago. Four turf wins at 5f-6f in 2022; not the same force now but right down weights.
5 8th (5) (9/2 +0%) Madame Fenella	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(5) Madame Fenella 9/2, Good third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 7/2) 11 days ago, running on. Chance if in the same form. Both AW wins at 6f on Polytrack; return to 5f suited when close 3rd on Tapeta latest.
6 9th (6) (22/1 -38%) Mews House	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Mews House 22/1, Seventh of 11 in C&D handicap (18/1) 17 days ago. Seems to be in a lull for now. Has run many good races over C&D but below best since back from layoff in February.
8 10th (8) (33/1 -106%) The Princes Poet	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) The Princes Poet 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Last of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 22/1) 27 days ago, lost all chance at start. Hood on 1st time. Chance on old form. Favourable mark; good C&D 3rd on rare 5f attempt two runs ago; headgear malfunction since.
1 11th (1) (7/2 +50%) Beneficiary	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(1) Beneficiary 7/2, Course winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in February. 11/1, bit below form third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 5 days ago. Merits consideration back down in class. Won two 6f classifieds here and 5f handicap on Polytrack in 2024; can go well again.
3 12th (3) (28/1 -300%) Tantalus	28 28/1(-300%)	(3) Tantalus 28/1, Fair maiden handicapper, placed 3 times in 2023. Drawn widest and might need this. Off since August but ran right up to his best over C&D last March and on a good mark.
10 13th (10) (12/1 -71%) Doctor Mozart	12 12/1(-71%)	(10) Doctor Mozart 12/1, Four wins from 22 runs last year. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 4/1) 14 days ago, badly hampered. One to consider. Has C&D form and below latest winning mark in December; might prefer a less testing 5f.

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19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The key to this race may be the recent clash at Southwell between STALLONE (second) and Madame Fenella (third), where only a head separated the pair at the finish. It is the former who is taken to uphold that form, having registered a second C&D victory in January and he clearly likes it here. Fellow track-and-trip winner Birkenhead is another to consider as he's slipped to a fair mark, while others to note include Doctor Mozart, Mehmo and Tantalus.

Tricky stuff with STALLONE getting the vote in the hope he gets a smarter start than when second at Southwell last time. Beneficiary, Doctor Mozart and Madame Fenella also make the shortlist.

Stallone is likely to go well again but perhaps this will be the day that BIRKENHEAD takes advantage of a drop in the weights.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (5/1 +38%) Tathmeen	5 5/1(+38%)	(7) Tathmeen 5/1, 7-time course winner but twenty four runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fifth of 9 in minor event (9/1) at this C&D 10 days ago. Tapeta specialist who is on a dangerous mark and has claims if he gets the breaks.
2 2nd (2) (5/1 -82%) Absolute Dream	5 5/1(-82%)	(2) Absolute Dream 5/1, C&D winner. Headgear on, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap (12/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 15 days ago. Kept to 0-55 company and drops back to 6f for the first time in a while. Good chance if not caught out by return to sprinting. Not the easiest to catch right but he won over 7f last time and is respected back in trip.
4 2nd (4) (6/1 -20%) Marie's Jewel	6 6/1(-20%)	(4) Marie's Jewel 6/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (8f, 11/4) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Can make presence felt. Still lightly raced but not sure this drop back to 6f will suit and others are preferred.
1 4th (1) (10/1 +0%) Amaysmont	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Amaysmont 10/1, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 20 days ago. Down in trip. His last win was in 2022 and he's best watched back at 6f from tough draw.
10 5th (10) (40/1 -60%) Dodgy Bob	40 40/1(-60%)	(10) Dodgy Bob 40/1, Course winner. Three wins from 19 runs last year. 28/1, last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 23 days ago. Has been quiet since his last win in September and was last of 12 at Wolverhampton latest.
5 6th (5) (7/2 +22%) Noble Captain	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Noble Captain 7/2, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 9 in minor event (3/1) at this C&D 10 days ago. Remains in good form and one to consider. Two C&D wins this year and wasn't beaten far in classified event here last time; dangerous.
9 7th (9) (50/1 -100%) Fighting Chance	50 50/1(-100%)	(9) Fighting Chance 50/1, Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. Last of 9 in minor event at this C&D (25/1) 10 days ago, missing break. Not easy to make a case for. 26-race maiden who has generally struggled this year and was beaten 12l over C&D last time.
3 8th (3) (11/2 -38%) Eldeyaar	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(3) Eldeyaar 11/2, Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 16/1) 5 days ago. Consistency hasn't been his strong suit of late so it remains to be seen if able to back that up. Runner-up at Southwell last week and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.
6 9th (6) (9/1 -29%) Aconcagua Mountain	9 9/1(-29%)	(6) Aconcagua Mountain 9/1, Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 10/1) 21 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper. Not at his best in last eight runs and all wins have been at 5f; down the list.
8 10th (8) (14/1 -75%) Fair And Square	14 14/1(-75%)	(8) Fair And Square 14/1, One win from 46 Flat runs. 11/2, eighth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 45 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ronald Harris and interesting to see market support. Just one win from 46 starts and well held in his last five runs; stable debut.

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

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

Not beaten far here on his most recent start here and a comfortable winner over C&D before that, NOBLE CAPTAIN looks to have been found an excellent opportunity in this amateur jockeys' handicap. Similar comments apply to Absolute Dream, who ended a long losing streak when getting up late over 7f at Southwell, while Eldeyaar has plenty to build on after a strong runner-up effort last time out.

There is a worry the drop back to 6f may catch out ABSOLUTE DREAM but he remains better than this grade judged on his win at Southwell a fortnight ago and is worth backing to follow up. Marie's Jewel and Noble Captain are feared.

Preference is for ELDEYAAR, who had a close call at Southwell last Wednesday and is a big player if he can repeat that form.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (6/4 +8%) Catherine Chroi	1.5 6/4(+8%)	(1) Catherine Chroi 6/4, C&D winner. 6/4, career best when winning 7-runner minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 4 days ago. Obvious claims under a penalty. Won in good style at Southwell last Thursday and is a big player again under penalty.
7 2nd (7) (7/1 +22%) Dandys Gold	7 7/1(+22%)	(7) Dandys Gold 7/1, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 8 in minor event (4/1) at this course (8f) 7 days ago, running on. Not dismissed back down in trip. Veteran who is on a workable mark and could be dangerous on this return to sprinting.
4 3rd (4) (9/4 +63%) Global Humor	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(4) Global Humor 9/4, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 10/1, good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 3 days ago, nearest finish. One to consider. Eyecatching second off this mark over C&D on Friday and he's respected.
9 4th (9) (40/1 -100%) Jackmeister Rudi	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Jackmeister Rudi 40/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/1) 14 days ago. Something to find on form. Dual turf winner who is 0-15 on AW and was last of 12 at Wolverhampton last time.
8 5th (8) (22/1 -120%) Mutabaahy	22 22/1(-120%)	(8) Mutabaahy 22/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form fourth of 9 in minor event at this course (5f, 6/1) 7 days ago. Others more persuasive. Just one win from his last 56 starts and is opposable for win purposes again.
6 6th (6) (25/1 -79%) Yaahobby	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Yaahobby 25/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 10/1) 56 days ago. Cheekpieces back on after a wind op. Has lost his way and needs a major revival after another wind operation.
5 7th (5) (17/2 +15%) Confederation	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(5) Confederation 17/2, Unreliable sort. One win from 26 Flat runs. Last of 8 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Well held at Wolverhampton last twice and overall record now stands at 1-26; down the list.
2 8th (2) (10/1 -264%) Awesome Spirit	10 10/1(-264%)	(2) Awesome Spirit 10/1, Maiden. 7/4, fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 16 days ago, not seen to best effect and not knocked about. Will win for this yard soon. 0-12 but he's on a reduced mark and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.
3 9th (3) (25/1 +0%) Art Collection	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Art Collection 25/1, Course winner. Latest win at Chantilly in October. Last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 80/1) 20 days ago. Back down in trip. Did well in France last year but he's struggled back in Britain this winter.

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

Course form can count for plenty in a contest of this nature and CATHERINE CHROI is a track-and-trip winner, while she arrives on the back of a taking classified stakes success at Southwell last week. The excellent form of her stable is another plus and she is taken to defy a 5lb penalty on her return to a handicap. Awesome Spirit didn't get the clearest of runs when returning from wind surgery at Chelmsford and could fare better today, while Dandys Gold has been there or thereabouts on both of her last two starts here and cannot be ruled out.

CATHERINE CHROI has a good record in her 2 spells for Iain Jardine, 3 of her 4 wins having come in the 7 outings she's had for a trainer that clearly has the key to her, and she's taken to follow up Thursday's Southwell victory under a penalty. Awesome Spirit will win soon for Mick Appleby and is a big player. Global Humor completes the shortlist.

This can go to the resurgent CATHERINE CHROI, who had plenty in hand when landing a classified event at Southwell last Thursday.

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About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

Tomform Monday 25th March 2024

Races & Results Monday 25th March 2024

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14:05 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Exeter Selling Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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15:20 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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16:05 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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16:35 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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16:50 Exeter Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Newcastle Maiden (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

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20:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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