13:10 Cork Maiden Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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TRANQUIL SEA has plenty of experience over hurdles and appears to have found a decent opportunity to open his account. The son of Teofilo was only beaten half-a-length by Eagles Reign at Punchestown and the winner went on to finish a highly creditable second at the Cheltenham Festival. He also filled the runner-up spot behind hotpot Angostura in a Gowran maiden earlier this month. Malbay Madness has earned a rating in the 80s following two wins on the Flat including at the Galway Festival last summer and was quite highly tried on his only hurdle start in a Listed race at Auteuil. Firebrand showed some promise on the Flat in France and wasn't disgraced on his hurdle debut at Fairyhouse while Shahbaz and Park That are others to consider.

TRANQUIL SEA sets the standard and gets the nod, although a strong market move for the Emmet Mullins-trained Malbay Madness back over hurdles would put a slightly different slant on things. John Nallen's Fairyhouse hurdle debut fourth Fireband may prove best of the remainder.

Slight preference is for TRANQUIL SEA after two runner-up efforts at Punchestown and Gowran and might just be good enough

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13:25 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

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It is probably best to put a line through the latest run by RATH GAUL BOY as he had a number of issues on veterinary examination post-race after being pulled up at Leopardstown earlier this month. The point-to-point and bumper winner previously beat all bar Enfranchise in a maiden hurdle at the Galway Festival and hopefully can put that latest disappointment behind him. Omniscient won twice on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott to earn a rating in the mid 90s and is an interesting hurdle recruit for Gordon Elliott, while point-to-point winner Cobra Queen has shown some promise over hurdles including behind Jade De Grugy at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting.

The fact that RATH GAUL BOY is turned out again 27 days after what was ultimately a disappointing reappearance display at Leopardstown suggests that all is well, and he will prove a tough nut to crack if able to put that run behind him and build on his very promising hurdles debut second at Galway last summer. Four-time Flat winner En Or rates the main danger, though Omniscient, who scored twice on the level in 2022, will also be a threat if his jumping passes the test.

More than one possible explanation emerged after RATH GAUL BOY flopped at Leopardstown and he can probably make amends here

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13:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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Raised 7lb for a comfortable victory on the turf at Doncaster last week, DESTINADO is turned out again quickly over a track and trip where he was successful just last month. The six-year-old could have more improvement to come and he is narrowly preferred to recent C&D runner-up Optik and Mickey Mongoose, who must prove himself over this trip having sprung a surprise over a mile here last time out. Others to note include Defence Treaty, Hashtagmetoo and Loom Large.

STEPS IN THE SAND shaped well here on Tuesday and could come good now. Doncaster-winner Destinado and Loom Large are a couple of the other likely players.

There's a competitive look to this race but, going from strength to strength for his new trainer this year, DESTINADO may score again.

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13:40 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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TACTICAL AFFAIR sets a useful standard with an official rating of 124, and Warren Greatrex's five-year-old is the one to beat if building on his recent stable debut, when runner-up at Warwick. Tommys Charm can only improve having won on his Rules bow at Chepstow and he is the main danger, although Patriotik bumped into an improver at Fakenham last time and must not be underestimated.

This might develop into a straight fight between previous hurdle winners TACTICAL AFFAIR and Tommys Charm, with a narrow preference for the former now stepping up to 2½m for the first time.

Preference is for TOMMYS CHARM, who was not fully extended when when winning at Chepstow on last month's rules debut.

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13:45 Cork Conditions Hurdle 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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SIR GERHARD looks the one they all have to beat. The three-time Grade 1 winner landed both the Weatherbys Champion Bumper and the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and, after some disappointments over fences, successfully reverted to hurdles at Punchestown this winter. He appeared not to get the trip last time in the Stayers Hurdle at Cheltenham and is well treated here at the weights. Call Me Lyreen won a valuable handicap hurdle at the Dublin Racing Festival back in 2022 but has been soundly beaten both over hurdles and fences in the past year. Sempo was fifth behind Freewheelin Dylan in the Irish Grand National but now reappears after nearly three years on the sidelines, while Doyen Ta Win likes to force the pace and has won three handicaps at a low level.

The classy SIR GERHARD sets a clear standard back down markedly in trip and is hard to get away from. Call Me Lyreen is the danger.

Though SIR GERHARD was poor last time at Cheltenham in the Stayers' Hurdle, he can't be opposed down in trip in this company.

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13:55 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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BENY NAHAR ROAD has previously fared well against stronger calibre opponents than he faces here and is readily suggested as the one to be with now returning to maiden company. Fourtowns has shown some ability in two previous starts over hurdles and can ensure the selection doesn't have things all his own way if he continues to flourish. Night Stalker and Dancing Master complete the shortlist.

Having improved with each run in bumpers, FOURTOWNS has made a promising start over hurdles for his current yard and he can build on those efforts to open his account. Beny Nahar Road wasn't seen to best effect last time and the Paul Nicholls-trained 5-y-o could be the main danger, with King William Rufus completing the shortlist.

Three stand out and preference is for FOURTOWNS, who has run well in both his hurdles despite racing freely.

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14:00 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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A 30lb rise in the ratings for three narrow handicap wins may seem excessive but BUACHAILLBOCHT has a canny knack for not winning too far and certainly idled in front before winning with a bit in hand at Punchestown last month. Mark Walsh should be able to produce him a bit later here and the main threat could be posed by another JP McManus-owned gelding in Joyeux Vivo. He showed promise in maidens and kept on well over two miles when runner-up to the progressive Morricone on handicap debut at Punchestown. Lucky Lyreen won't lack for stamina having beaten Kinturk Kalanisi (won since) in a three-mile maiden at Punchestown last time while Silver King and Pax are others to consider.

The finish may well be dominated by JP McManus-owned representatives, with handicap debutant PAX taken to strike. He shaped as though getting the hang of things when fourth in a big-field Punchestown maiden last month and this step back up in trip looks a good move. It's no great surprise that the owner's retained jockey, Mark Walsh, sides with the progressive Buachaillbocht and, despite going up 11 lb for his latest success, he is a big danger. Joyeux Vivo is third choice.

Wide open and slight preference for SILVER KING, who comes here in good form at this trip and on similar ground

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14:05 Southwell Stakes (Class 3) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Owners Amo Racing could not have made a better start to the season, having landed the Lincoln last week, and they might have a promising two-year-old on their hands in the shape of VIOLET LOVE. Her sire Havana Grey is developing into an excellent stallion and the George Boughey-trained filly should have plenty of pace to see off fellow newcomer Deal Maker, who is a half-sister to dual Group 1 winner Salute The Soldier. Awj and Far Above Mary must also be noted for any market support.

FAR ABOVE MARY, Awj and Deal Maker are the three against the field before the all-important market clues. Chalena didn't offer much on debut here on Tuesday and needs a marked step forward.

Chalena sets a modest standard. AWJ and Violet Love are particularly interesting types among the debutantes.

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14:09 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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BOLSOVER BILL has been a revelation since joining the Harry Derham stable and the form of his penultimate success at Exeter has worked out particularly well in the interim. The seven-year-old seems more than ready to step back up to three miles and he gets the vote ahead of Everything'sontick, who was a slightly fortuitous winner at Plumpton last month. Ladronne is another who must hold strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his victory at Doncaster earlier in the month.

The form of BOLLSOVER BILL's Exeter wins in January have been boosted several times and he was in with a shout when unseating 3 out at Uttoxeter since. He's taken to show he's still on a good mark, most likely at the main expense of November's C&D scorer Post Chaise.

In an open-looking race POST CHAISE is taken to repeat his C&D win of earlier in the season with Ladronne second choice.

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14:15 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Not the strongest of contests, in which a chance can be taken on chasing debutant SHIROCCOSMAGICBABY. Christian Williams' seven-year-old, a previous point-to-point winner, took a few backwards steps after making a promising hurdles debut. However, she will appreciate the switch to fences and it would come as no surprise were she to move forward now fitted with a first-time tongue-tie. Dancing Dani arrives having posted two solid efforts over 2m and must enter the reckoning, while Santa Clarita appeals most of the remainder.

FASHION'S MODEL has shown enough on her last 2 outings to think she has a race in her from this sort of mark so she gets the nod, although a strong market move for Christian Williams chase newcomer Shiroccosmagicbaby

This looks good for FASHION'S MODEL (nap), who was a commendable fourth on unfavourable terms in a recent novice chase.

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14:20 Cork Maiden Hurdle 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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CAST A SPELL won a bumper at Southwell last summer for Gary Moore and appeared to show much improved form over hurdles when fourth to Birdie Or Bust in a Listed mares novice at Thurles just before Christmas. A reproduction of that latest effort would leave her hard to beat although this testing ground is a concern. Jokers 'n' Clowns won a point-to-point at Tattersalls Farm but weakened on the run-in when runner-up to Queen Nel in a Gowran maiden hurdle on very heavy ground earlier this month. Lep Around is another point-to-point winner to consider having also filled the runner-up spot both in a bumper and over hurdles, while Smiling Bess and Royal Cave are others to note.

SMILING BESS shaped well when runner-up on her recent hurdling bow at Navan and looks the way to go here with improvement very much on the cards. Cast A Spell and Jokers 'N' Clowns both have the form to have a say and can chase home Kevin Prendergast's daughter of Mount Nelson in that order.

This may got to JOKERS 'N' CLOWNS who was far more convincing at Gowran last time and looks to have more to offer

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14:30 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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The hat-trick chasing ALTO ALTO appeals strongly based on a couple of hard-fought successes registered at this course and, having adapted well since being tried with the cheekpieces and tongue-tie combination, the seven-year-old gets the vote once again. Vicki Vale is feared on her chasing bow, while Kansas City Star is capable of a decent showing, especially with a first-time tongue-tie applied.

ALTO ALTO has taken his form up a level since fitted with cheekpieces/tongue strap and can complete a hat-trick at the chief expense of Dan Skelton's chasing-debutante Vicki Vale. Voice of Calm and Kansas City Star need factoring in too if at their best.

Chris Gordon's ALTO ALTO is always a force to be reckoned with around here and he beat a subsequent winner on his latest visit.

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14:35 Fairyhouse Novices Hurdle 20f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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Willie Mullins is mob-handed here with ten runners and perhaps FUN FUN FUN can come out on top. The daughter of Martaline won twice in bumpers last term including a Grade 2 at Leopardstown and is unlucky not to be unbeaten in four hurdle starts this term. She easily landed a Grade 3 at Naas last time and just gets the nod over stablemate Jade De Grugy who is the choice of Paul Townend. She also won a Grade 3 in good style at this venue and ran with plenty of credit when fourth under a 5lb penalty in the mares' novice hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Jetara was pulled up in this race last year but has progressed well this term winning three times including when readily beating Pink In The Park over this trip at Leopardstown while the prolific Springtime Promise is a welcome UK challenger.

Ten of the 18 set to go to post represent the Willie Mullins yard and CUTA DES AS could be the pick of them, for all that she's not the pick of Paul Townend. Cuta Des As achieved a pretty strong level of form in bumpers last season and her hurdles debut success at Punchestown was pretty much faultless. Townend opts to ride Jade de Grugy, who landed a Grade 3 here in January before running well at the Cheltenham Festival. Jetara and Fun Fun Fun are others to consider.

Willie Mullins throws the kitchen sink at this and JADE DE GRUGY is probably the right one despite a below-best Cheltenham run

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14:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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It is difficult to look past ZIGGY'S MISSILE, who is slightly unlucky not to be arriving on a four-timer, having been denied late at Newcastle recently. A taking winner over C&D on his penultimate start, the son of Blue Point has the services of Silvestre De Sousa to call upon this time around and he can get the better of Ashwiyaa, who is very interesting on her first start for new connections. Successful over C&D himself earlier in the month, Moonstone Boy must also enter calculations on his handicap debut.

ZIGGY'S MISSILE has been going the right way this year, winning in good style over C&D before only narrowly denied at Newcastle 8 days ago, so he is taken to resume winning ways back at this venue. Moonstone Boy gained a first success here on his latest outing and is feared most on his handicap debut, ahead of Ashwiyaa.

Of the runners who have the benefit of recent match practice, ZIGGY'S MISSILE and Moonstone Boy are particularly solid.

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14:44 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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The vote goes to PITWOOD ROAD, who couldn't justify odds-on favouritism for her hurdles bow at Bangor but ran well in second nonetheless. With improvement expected, the six-year-old can get off the mark with recent Huntingdon second Locken Lady looking best placed to chase her home. Fashionelle, who has not been in action since a promising runner-up effort in a Fontwell bumper last April, is also respected.

In a race where those with hurdle experience don't set the bar that high, a chance is taken on IRISH LULLABY, who has some useful form to her name on the Flat in Ireland. Bangor runner-up Pitwood Road looks best of the remainder.

The vote goes to Irish point winner LOCKEN LADY who shaped with plenty of promise on her hurdles debut at Huntingdon last month.

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14:50 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Things seem to have clicked into place for Mumbles, who arrives having won two of his last three starts. The latest of those, a comfortable 2m3f success at Fontwell, would suggest he has more than enough to defy a subsequent 4lb rise. That said, a chance is still taken on SMART CASUAL, who was going easily when brought down three from home over 2m here. The six-year-old can put that behind him and shed his maiden tag. Ballyvaughan Bay is also noted.

SMART CASUAL has been shaping up well in handicaps this season, looking sure to play a hand in the finish when departing at this course on his latest outing, and he could still have more to offer upped in trip. He is taken to see off the challenge of Mumbles, who has been progressing well during the current campaign, with Ballyvaughan Bay also considered.

There might still be more to come from SMART CASUAL, who was knocking on the door towards the end of last year.

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14:55 Cork Maiden Chase 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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NOW IS THE HOUR fell when holding a clear lead two out in a 2m3f Limerick maiden hurdle at Christmas but has made amends winning both outings since including an impressive success in a Grade 2 novice hurdle over three miles at Haydock. This drop back in trip may not be ideal switching to fences but on the plus side he handles heavy ground really well and showed smart form in point-to-points. An Epic Song was probably the pick of these over hurdles having been just touched off by Langer Dan in the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival last year but he's been lightly raced since and jumped left when well beaten on his debut over fences at Punchestown. Fortunedefortunata and point-to-point winner Extrapolation have both won three times under Rules and merit respect.

NOW IS THE HOUR is a useful hurdler who stays much further but he promises to do even better over fences and this looks a good opening. Fortunedefortunata could be the danger.

The selection is NOW IS THE HOUR, coming here as the in-form horse after his impressive win at Haydock but he is effective over shorter

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15:05 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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A TICKATICKATIMING goes well at this venue and, having shown tenacity to land a mares' maiden here when last seen, the six-year-old is a striking option here. Having gone well fresh in the past, the selection debuts in a handicap off a very workable mark and, with her course experience to draw upon, everything looks in place for a big run. All Authorized is effective at this level and is feared most, although support in the betting for Two To Tango would also be tempting.

SEA INVASION ran well in a valuable 2m maiden hurdle at the King George meeting on Boxing Day and promises to do better again now handicapping up in trip. He gets the vote over Two To Tango and All Authorized.

This has an open look to it. SEA INVASION is interesting over this longer trip for a trainer recognised in the race title.

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15:10 Fairyhouse Novices Hurdle 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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DEE CAPO won a bumper and maiden hurdle at Galway and Cork respectively last autumn and appeared to benefit from a winter break when successfully reappearing at Leopardstown earlier this month. The selection got on top on the run-in when beating Ashdale Bob and should appreciate this extra two furlongs. No Flies On Him won a 28-runner maiden at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting but was weak in the market when soundly beaten subsequently by Tullyhill at Punchestown. The Edward O'Grady-trained gelding has scope for further improvement while others to consider include easy Punchestown maiden winner Anotherway, Rushmount and Mossy Fen Park.

The value angle here could be OSCARS BROTHER, who chased home a useful type on his hurdles debut prior to going one better in some style at Limerick three weeks ago. No Flies on Him landed a 26-runner Leopardstown maiden on his hurdles debut and subsequently found only Tullyhill too strong in a listed event at Punchestown. The winner rather let the form down when well held at the Cheltenham Festival but No Flies On Him is very promising and is second choice ahead of Dee Capo and Anotherway.

There could be further improvement to come from DEE CAPO who beat a seasoned campaigner at Leopardstown last time

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15:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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Cases can be made for all of these but marginal preference is for ACROSS EARTH, with Marco Botti's top-weight showing ability in all three of his novice/maiden starts. An opening mark of 75 should be workable for the Golden Horn colt and he gets the vote ahead of King's School, who has a similar profile to the selection and may improve having been gelded since his latest outing. Free Speech edges out Attila The Honey to be best of the rest.

KING'S SCHOOL showed ability through the winter and, now upped in trip after a gelding operation, he's expected to improve enough to defy a feasible opening mark. Across Earth ran well last time and looks an obvious danger, while Free Speech shouldn't be far away if she's ready to go.

The pick is ACROSS EARTH, who kept on well for second at Kempton this month and might have a fitness edge over a couple of the others.

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15:19 Market Rasen Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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DIAMOND KODA didn't do himself any favours with some errant jumping on his debut in this sphere at Doncaster, but he kept on for a distant second and that form sets the standard in this moderate maiden. Nick Kent's charge may have enough to see off Pyffo and newcomer Teetotaller, who is bound to want further in time being a brother to Badger Beer winner Blackjack Magic.

TARAS HALLS's two seconds over this trip in novice/maiden hurdles read well and this looks a good opportunity having contested the EBF Novices' Handicap Final at Sandown 3 weeks ago. Diamond Koda made a good start in this sphere at Doncaster and should go well. Teetotaller is an interesting newcomer.

This can go to TARAS HALLS who has some solid form over hurdles to his credit. Pyffo and Diamond Koda should also go well.

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15:25 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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STELLAR STREAM remains unexposed at marathon trips and he clearly benefitted from the application of cheekpieces when running out a game winner over an extended 3m5f at Bangor. Nudged up 4lb, with forecast underfoot conditions to suit, he can make a bold bid to bring up the double. The hat-trick seeking Art Decco heads the dangers, but a 7lb rise for his Taunton victory will make life tougher in this slightly warmer affair. The form of Pimlico Point's Exeter success has been franked and, tackling 3m4f for the first time, he completes the shortlist off 3lb higher.

ART DECCO hasn't looked back since fitted with cheekpieces so is fancied to defy a 7lb weights rise and complete a hat-trick at the chief expense of Exeter-scorer Pimlico Point. Well Dick, who arrives on the back of a recent success at Warwick, and dual winner of this Amateur can't be ruled out either in a very open contest.

Low-mileage 7yo PIMLICO POINT opened his chasing account with a 3m win on heavy ground four weeks ago and can probably improve again.

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15:30 Cork Conditions Chase 24f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

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This ought to be a confidence-boosting success for ASTERION FORLONGE, who reverts to fences having finished a creditable sixth in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham 17 days ago. He's not the most reliable at times, but the 10-year-old retains plenty of ability and, given a clean round of jumping, ought to have far too much for Lucid Dreams, who has been coming up short at this level and is rated 15lb inferior.

ASTERION FORLONGE should be able to see off sole rival Lucid Dreams and provide Willie Mullins with a third successive win in this Grade 3.

It is a while since ASTERION FORLONGE has run over fences but if his jumping holds up then he should account for Lucid Dreams.

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15:40 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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A few of these arrive in terrific form, perhaps none more so than MAKIN'YOURMINDUP, who completed a double at Newbury at the start of the month. Given that he has further scope for improvement over the larger obstacles, a subsequent 5lb rise might not be enough to stop him from landing the hat-trick. Recent Sandown scorer Rose Of Arcadia won't go down without a fight, though, and nor will Any News, who arrives having been on target at Exeter in October.

MAKIN'YOURMINDUP arrives on the up and looks the way to go here despite having a career-high mark to overcome. The consistent Rose of Arcadia rates the main danger to Paul Nicholls' hat-trick seeker, with Hudson de Grugy also weighted to have a say in this useful handicap.

Nicholls-trained 7yo MAKIN'YOURMINDUP firmly catches the eye but Any News and Rose Of Arcadia could be serious rivals.

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15:45 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Willie Mullins holds a strong hand and MIRAZUR WEST may prove the pick of the Closutton trio. The Westerner full brother to Ferny Hollow has always been held in high regard and easily made all in a Naas bumper last spring. He's raced very keenly on all three hurdle starts this term but still won easily over C&D in January and was placed behind Fun Fun Fun in a Naas Grade 3 last time. Tounsivator won twice on the Flat in France and made a successful start over hurdles for current connections when overcoming a mistake at the last to beat Rainbow Trail (won since) in a 25-runner Naas maiden. Western Diego also made all in a maiden over C&D while Angostura easily landed the odds at Gowran last time.

Willis Mullins boasts a terrific record in this race and saddles three strong candidates in TOUNSIVATOR, Mirazur West and Western Diego this time round. Preference is for the first-named, who was successful twice on the Flat in France and he looked good when getting the better of next-time-out winner Rainbow Trail and 23 others on his hurdles debut at Naas. Mirazur West is better than he was able to show when failing to land the odds last time and is second choice ahead of Western Diego.

Willie Mullins holds a strong hand here with TOUNSIVATOR selected ahead of Mirazur West and Western Diego

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15:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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JUST RITA caught the eye when filling fourth place on her handicap bow over 7f at Kempton a month ago. The daughter of Bated Breath was only beaten two lengths on that occasion, despite meeting with plenty of trouble in running, and she could make amends off the same mark here. Eccentric has to be of some interest following his narrow defeat at Wolverhampton, while Body Parts completes the shortlist.

ECCENTRIC is still well treated judged on his excellent second at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago, and looks the one to beat. Desert Raider is not discounted after a break on first start for a new stable, while Body Parts has recent C&D form.

This may be decided between BODY PARTS, Eccentric and Cuban Fiesta, who are preferred in that order.

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15:54 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:54 Market Rasen Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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Although Mammies Boy was quite taking when opening his account at Taunton last month, he's effectively racing off a 17lb higher mark with no 7lb conditional in the plate this time. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a chance on the unexposed KING OF THE ROAD. Ben Pauling's charge proved disappointing on his handicap bow when only ninth, but there is a sneaking suspicion that this quicker ground could prompt an improved performance. Any market support for Garitsa Bay would also be interesting.

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and GOD'S OWN GETAWAY is worth siding with to build on previous promise under these less testing conditions and capitalise on a handy-looking mark. Easy Taunton scorer Mammies Boy rates the obvious danger, while handicap-debutants Geordie Night and Sauce of Life warrant respect too.

Dual bumper winner SAUCE OF LIFE can show that his opening mark of 105 is generous by winning this after a break of 853 days.

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

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16:00 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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LIVELY CITIZEN has shown that he retains plenty of ability this year, most recently when finishing an admirable seventh in the Imperial Cup at Sandown, and eased 1lb with his sights lowered, he can return to winning ways. Just Over Land could only manage fourth when a warm order to supplement a facile Lingfield victory at Taunton, but he must not be written off just yet. Byzantine Empire looks thrown in judging by his chasing mark and he is worth a look on his first start for a new stable.

LIVELY CITIZEN was in the hunt for a long way in the Imperial Cup 3 weeks ago and has a big shout back down in class. Just Over Land is feared most ahead of Lelant.

David Jeffreys' LIVELY CITIZEN ran very well before fading into seventh in a major Sandown handicap on soft ground this month.

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16:05 Cork Handicap Hurdle 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:05 Cork Handicap Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Having finished a creditable third in the Boyne Hurdle, DA CAPO GLORY was far from disgraced in the Coral Cup next time out. The son of Fame And Glory can now take advantage of using his Irish handicap mark and, in a less-competitive heat, he could regain the winning sequence. Top-weight Ashdale Bob makes significant appeal with 7lb claimer Conor Smithies aboard, while Shadow Rider, who bolted up at Fairyhouse in February, remains in contention, despite a 10lb hike in the ratings.

CHOSEN WITNESS appeals as a likely improver now going into handicaps on the back of a taking Thurles novice success so edges the vote in this competitive handicap. Coral Cup seventh Da Capo Glory brings rock solid claims and rates the chief threat to Willie Mullins' low-mileage 7-y-o, although a case can also be made for Shadow Rider, Any Road and Lucky Zebo.

The selection is SHADOW RIDER(nap), who may have got away lightly with a 10lb penalty for his Fairyhouse win. He can score again

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16:15 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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Teddy Blue landed the corresponding event 12 months ago from a 3lb lower mark and he must be respected in a bid to retain his crown, but a chance is taken on RARE MIDDLETON. He was able to put it all together when winning at Doncaster in December on just his third run in a handicap and looks set to continue his improvement in the retained tongue-tie. Gin Coco and Knickerbockerglory make plenty of appeal from their current handicap marks and must be taken seriously.

A really good renewal of this valuable handicap. RARE MIDDLETON had plenty in hand at Doncaster when last seen in December and is taken to provide Paul Nicholls with a fourth win in this race since 2015. Chris Gordon is another who has a fine record in this and his Our Champ heads the many dangers along with Knickerbockerglory and last year's winner Teddy Blue.

A whole host of these have chances but GIN COCO (nap) is classy on his day and, with a good record fresh, he has to be strong interest.

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16:20 Fairyhouse Handicap Chase 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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MOUNT FRISCO had Figaroc seven lengths back in third with Pats Choice well adrift in fifth when runner-up to the progressive Whiskeywealth in a similar Listed handicap chase at Gowran Park earlier this month. The selection, who won both over fences and hurdles in January, has been given a typical aggressive campaign by John Ryan and was far from disgraced behind Mister Policeman last time in a Grade 3 novice chase at Thurles. Hurricane Cliff has been raised 9lb after an ultimately clearcut win at Limerick where a number of rivals fell in the straight, while Skippin Court comes here fresh after a creditable effort at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting.

HURRICANE CLIFF opened his chase account in good style at Limerick three weeks ago and looks capable of defying a 9 lb rise in the weights. He gets the nod ahead of Figaroc, who was behind Mount Frisco at Gowran earlier this month but he is 2 lb better off with that rival now and may well emerge as the main danger this time. Pats Choice was back in fifth in that Gowran handicap but would be a threat were he to put his best foot forward.

Limerick winner HURRICANE CLIFF is taken to follow up here off a 9lb higher mark

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16:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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CATHERINE CHROI arrives here on the back of two wins in the last 10 days and a 5lb penalty for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop her now. Drakeholes is an obvious threat following his success in a classified event at Newcastle, while Higher Law and Written Broadcast are others who merit places on the shortlist in an open affair.

CATHERINE CHROI is right at the top of her game and, with a promising claimer taking 7 lb off, she's worth siding with as she bids to complete the hat-trick. Drakeholes and Inexplicable look the chief dangers.

On the back of an encouraging C&D effort, WRITTEN BROADCAST could well go one better. Kodebreaker is second choice.

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16:29 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Having found only a resurgent rival too strong over C&D recently, SUPERSTYLIN looks ready to land a race of this nature. A 1lb rise in the ratings is more than fair for Suzy Smith's charge and the seven-year-old should take all of the beating if coping with the relatively quick turnaround. The biggest danger is Grain D'oudairies, who is entitled to build on his fourth-placed chase bow at Ayr in January, while Will Sting is noted too.

SUPERSTYLIN has made a bright start to life over fences and is fancied to resume winning ways on the back of his excellent recent C&D second. Will Sting is weighted to go well too if on his A-game, while Grain d'Oudairies is another who can have a say if bouncing back to his best.

The most solid option appears to be SUPERSTYLIN (nap) who will have a huge shout if he reproduces the form shown over C&D 11 days ago.

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16:35 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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BALLYRASHANE comfortably accounted for some modest opponents at Fakenham and it would come as no surprise to see him lead this field a merry dance too. The Christian Williams-trained seven-year-old was put up 4lb for that all-the-way success, but has more than enough scope to handle the rise on just his third start over fences. Easy Bucks takes a drop in class and is respected at this level, while Wonder Of The Seas has shown ability in this discipline and is another potential improver.

WONDER OF THE SEAS is built for chasing and fancied to take a step forward from his recent Leicester second (form been franked) and get off the mark. Point-scorer Ballyrashane also looks to have better days ahead of him and rates a big threat though, with the returning Dentley de Mee another to consider off a handy-looking mark.

He's been off the track for over a year but DENTLEY DE MEE ran some good races in defeat over C&D last season and is on a good mark.

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16:40 Cork Handicap Hurdle 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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There was a lot to like about the manner in which LOVELY REACTION asserted herself when she was asked to win the race at Leopardstown at the start of this month and a 9lb higher mark might not prevent the mare from following up here. That performance reads well in the context of the task in hand here and although Jerk and Thedancingfarrier also rate highly on the back of successful performances, neither caught the eye as much as the selection.

LOVELY REACTION was quite impressive at Leopardstown last time and the longer trip could bring more out of her, so she's to fellow last-time-out winner Jerk, who is also going the right way. Thedancingfarrier can't be ruled out.

Preference is for JERK, who relished this trip at Leopardstown last time in similar conditions and can defy an 8lb hike.

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16:50 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:50 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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I See You Well returned to form with a solid second over hurdles earlier this month, but this drop in distance may be enough to prevent the veteran from regaining the winning thread. With that in mind, it may be worth taking a chance on I SHUT THAT D'OR. Although Joe Tizzard's inmate hasn't progressed as expected during his novice chase campaign, a subsequent wind procedure may unlock his true potential. Star Flyer could also prove dangerous if dictating the pace.

Veteran I SEE YOU WELL loves it round here and the bulk of his opponents have a bit to prove, so he's worth siding with over Star Flyer, who is a big player if back to the sort of form he showed at Southwell on his penultimate outing. Inedit de Mee can't be dismissed having his first go over the larger obstacles.

A chance is taken on FAME AND FUN coming good at just the third time of asking over fences, as his handicap mark is fine.

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16:55 Fairyhouse Conditions Chase 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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The score is 1-1 between BLOOD DESTINY and Spillane's Tower over fences this season with the latter having come out on top over just short of 2m4f in a Grade 3 at Punchestown but the places were decisively reversed over two miles at Navan earlier this month. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding appreciated a more patient ride at Navan and despite a 7lb swing at the weights and the longer trip, is fancied to again come out on top. Stablemate Tactical Move beat Saint Felicien over this distance at Gowran, although it's interesting that Jack Kennedy rides the latter in favour of Zanahiyr, the pick of these over hurdles and a creditable fourth in the Turners Novices' Chase at Cheltenham.

The head-to-head between SPILLANE'S TOWER and Blood Destiny stands at 1-1 and they could be the pair to concentrate on. The latter represents the all-conquering Willie Mullins yard (responsible for the last five winners of this Grade 1 contest) and he is not passed over at all lightly. However, Spillane's Tower appeared to find 2m too sharp in the Flyingbolt and he has a good chance of turning the tables on the winner here. Saint Felicien remains open to improvement and he is third choice.

Having reversed previous form with Spillane's Tower last time, BLOODY DESTINY gets the vote to confirm his superiority.

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17:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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In what looks a trappy affair on paper, it may pay to side with the largely consistent BROTHER DAVE. Ruth Carr's charge came from last to first with a sweeping run in a classified race over C&D earlier this month and, pitched back into handicap company, he can bring up the double. Marcello Si arrives on the back of a creditable second at Newcastle and may prove the main danger off an unchanged mark. Jems Bond ran on well for third over 6f and can make his presence felt stepping back up in trip.

A repeat of the form BROTHER DAVE showed to win a C&D classified race a fortnight ago might be good enough to see him follow up back in a handicap. Bluebells Boy, Outreach and Marcello Si head the dangers.

In-form BROTHER DAVE (nap) is taken to build on his C&D success and follow up. Marcello Si is second choice.

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17:04 Market Rasen Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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UKANTANGO has shown promise on his last couple of starts over 2m and the seven-year-old may improve having had a wind operation since his last appearance. The application of a first-time tongue-tie could also help, while the step up in trip is another potential positive. Harjo looks to be the main threat following his second at Hereford, while Mylesfromwicklow is next best.

Having made the frame on his first 3 starts in chases, MYLESFROMWICKLOW ran below par in a premier handicap at Sandown on his latest outing, but he is well worth another chance as he drops back down in grade. He is preferred to Harjo, who quickly left behind a lesser effort when runner-up at Hereford earlier this month.

Two of his last three performances earn HARJO the vote in his first-time cheekpieces and Mylesfromwicklow looks the chief threat.

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17:10 Ffos Las NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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The betting can shed a revealing light on the chances of a few of these, with point-to-point seconds Potters Charm and King Of Thieves both suggested as ones to monitor closely. However, J'AIME EL MARS, who was only denied by half a length in a similar race at Southwell on his debut 13 days ago, has an edge in terms of experience in this sphere and is readily suggested as the first one to place on the shortlist.

J'AME EL MARS showed plenty on debut and his stable is still flying, so he gets the nod over Andy Amo, who also arrives on the back of a promising start. Potters Charm is another to consider.

Inexperience probably cost J'AIME EL MARS the race on his recent Southwell debut but he will hopefully be more streetwise here.

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17:15 Cork NH Flat Race 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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There is a tried and trusted formula being put to the test here as Willie Mullins sends out an unraced individual who boasts a live chance of making a winning debut on paper. A 95,000 euros-purchase, JACKSON WOOD is the one to fly the flag for the Closutton powerhouse yard and the son of Al Namix is too difficult to ignore. Churchroad Prince showed promise on his hurdling debut at Punchestown in January and has to be of interest back in this sphere, while Donnie Devito is another potential improver to bear in mind.

JACKSON WOOD might not be as well bred as some of his stable's string but he should be well forward and this won't take much winning, so he gets the nod over Churchroad Prince, who ran well in a novice hurdle at Punchestown last time.

Preference is for CHURCHROAD PRINCE, possibly unlucky to be beaten in a 2m7f maiden hurdle at Punchestown in January

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17:25 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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First-time cheekpieces saw a career-best performance from last month's Ascot scorer MOTHILL. A 5lb rise in the ratings looks more than fair for landing that 16-runner affair and Neil Mulholland's charge is fancied to complete a double. Colours On Canvas warrants respect in his hat-trick bid over C&D, although a 10lb hike in the handicap will undoubtedly make life tougher for the five-year-old. Emailandy and Whatsupwithyou also merit a second look.

COLOURS ON CANVAS is thriving and makes plenty of appeal as he bids to complete a hat-trick over C&D. Emailandy and Mothill also arrive at the top of their game and strike as formidable threats in a competitive event.

Emailandy has strong claims but PERSEUS WAY was a smart juvenile last season who might be glad to see the back of heavy ground.

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17:30 Fairyhouse NH Flat Race 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:30 Fairyhouse NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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KOPEK DES BORDES is hardly an original choice from the powerful Mullins stable in a race where the market will provide vital clues as to the relative merits of these young prospects. Riding arrangements suggest he's preferred of the three newcomers from the yard and the half-brother to five winners cost 130,000 euros at the Derby Sale last June. Butchers Bill is a brother to Romeo Coolio and was another purchased at the Derby Sale for 265,000 euro while Gordon Elliott is also represented by Spinola Bay. We're Red And Blue was odds-on when winning on debut at Hereford while there is further UK interest with Clap Of Thunder who has shown promise on all three starts.

BUTCHERS BILL makes plenty of appeal on paper and it will look significant if the market speaks in his favour. He is marginally preferred to the Willie Mullins-trained newcomers Kopek Des Bordes, La Note Verte and Doctor Steinberg (in that order of preference), while British raiders Clap of Thunder and We're Red And Blue both have claims.

As usual, it should pay to focus on Willie Mullins' runners and KOPEK DES BORDES is the choice of Patrick Mullins from the stable

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17:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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LATE ARRIVAL comfortably accounted for a subsequent winner over C&D and the suspicion is that, off a 7lb higher mark, there is more winning to be done before the handicapper has his measure. Daytona Lady has run with more credit than the form book suggests on her last two starts and, back down to her last winning figure, it would be no surprise if she could get competitive. Hiatus acquitted himself well when third at Kempton and he has every chance of hitting the frame again off an unchanged mark.

BLAZING SON arrives on the back of a good reappearance run at Newcastle and might prove the answer to this competitive finale. Rodborough will be a big danger if her stamina holds back up at 6f. Airshow and Hiatus also make the shortlist.

Preference is for BLAZING SON, who should build on his reappearance effort. Late Arrival is second choice.

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17:39 Market Rasen NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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WADE OUT won his sole start between the flags in Ireland last November and it would be no surprise to see the son of Shantou make a winning debut under Rules. Positivia showed plenty of promise on her racecourse bow at Sedgefield recently and she is entitled to improve for that experience, while Ace Of Spades and Jubilant are others to consider.

WADE OUT has already won a point and has joined shrewd connections that do well in bumpers, so he gets the nod over Ace of Spades, who shaped with encouragement at Doncaster on debut 81 days ago. Jubilant is another one to consider.

Wade Out and Jubilant were first and second respectively in Irish points. ACE OF SPADES is the pick of those with bumper form.

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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