13:10 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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The hat-trick seeking Galway Mahler warrants respect having after scoring at Huntingdon and Lingfield in recent months, with a 5lb rise for the seven-year-old's latest success unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. However, FAMILY POT caught the eye when a never-nearer third at Hereford last time out and Sheila Lewis' charge may prove to be the better handicapped of the pair now faced with a stiffer test of stamina. Recent Leicester winner Martalmix'jac shouldn't be far away either.

GALWAY MAHLER has looked an improved model in recent months, following up his C&D success in January at Lingfield 3 weeks ago, and his latest weight rise shouldn't be enough to prevent another bold bid to complete the hat-trick. Fellow last-time-out winner Martalmix'jac and Twenty Twenty are others to consider. Boys of Wexford is another needing to be factored in following a much better effort at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago.

A chance is taken on DUSAUTIOR, who should show much-improved form now going handicap chasing over 3m on his first run since a win op.

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13:30 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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From Danoli and Istabraq, through to Envoi Allen and last year's winner Impaire Et Passe, the roll call of past winner of this race over the last 20 years is impressive. BALLYBURN obviously has some big shoes to fill in his bid to emulate some of those greats, but the son of Flemensfirth is certainly going the right way and is very hard to oppose. Indeed, the six-year-old's smooth performance in landing a Grade 1 success at the Dublin Racing Festival could hardly have been more dominant and underlined not just his rapid progress since defeat to Firefox on his hurdles debut, but established his versatility regarding the trip, given he had comfortably landed a maiden at Leopardstown over 2m4f in between. Already with six previous winners of this race under his belt, Willie Mullins has a stranglehold on the 2024 edition with Ile Atlantique, Predators Gold, Mercurey and Jimmy Du Seuil all representing Ireland's champion trainer. However, the unbeaten Handstands may be the one to put it up to Ballyburn given he too is a rising star.

BALLYBURN is considered one of the bankers of the week and it's very hard to oppose him. Willie Mullins has an exceptional bunch of novice hurdlers once again and he is the highest-rated of the lot going into the Festival on the back of a stunning victory in a Leopardstown Grade 1 won by some of the stable stars over the years. He promises to do even better over this sort of trip and can land the odds. Ile Atlantique can complete a 1-2 for the yard, ahead of Ben Pauling's unbeaten Handstands.

After winning a Sandown handicap in the style of a Graded-level performer last month, JINGKO BLUE is given the vote.

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13:50 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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MAJESTIC JAMEELA justified strong support in the market when gaining a second career victory over hurdles at Plumpton last month. A 5lb rise in the ratings looks far from insurmountable for the daughter of Postponed and a double could be on the cards. Villainess has posted a pair of respectable runner-up efforts in novice company and she isn't taken lightly racing off what looks a fair opening mark. Richard Bandey's mare is feared most, ahead of A Tickatickatiming.

VILLAINESS has made a promising start over hurdles, finding only a useful recruit from the Flat too strong at Plumpton on her latest outing, so she could be ready to get off the mark as she goes up in trip on her handicap debut. Majestic Jameela made a winning start in handicaps also at Plumpton last month and is feared most, ahead of Politacus.

The choice is VILLAINESS, who was a good second to a useful sort over 2m last time and is bred to be suited by this step up in trip.

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14:10 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 1) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Out of the last 20 renewals of this race, Willie Mullins has trained the winner four times and he looks to have the standout contender this season in the shape of FACT TO FILE. Last year's Champion Bumper second has challenged convention having skipped a novice hurdling campaign in favour of going chasing, and connections can reap the rewards of that decision. The seven-year-old created a spectacular impression when winning over an extended 2m5f on his last two starts, jumping like a seasoned professional, and this step up in trip could eke out even more improvement. American Mike may emerge as the main danger given he beat the selection over 2m4f at Navan in November and, even though it will be difficult to uphold that form with a more experienced Fact To File over this trip, he should make a solid fist of it. Stay Away Fay heads the British challenge and Paul Nicholls' gelding will no doubt be staying on when others have cried enough, but he may prove vulnerable to classier rivals who can do more work on the bridle.

FACT TO FILE has impressed with his sure-footed jumping when winning at Leopardstown the last twice and the 2023 Champion Bumper runner-up will be hard to beat with the step up in trip sure to suit him. Last year's Albert Bartlett hero Stay Away Fay was a fine third taking on much more experienced chasers in the Cotswold here in January and is the danger.

The stamina and street smartness of STAY AWAY FAY give him the edge over Fact To File. Monty's Star is one to note.

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14:30 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Although INEDIT STAR comes with risks attached having bled when runner-up over fences at Haydock in December, the six-year-old is hard to oppose on his return to timber. An 81-day layoff is likely to have benefitted Nick Kent's charge and he's taken to get the better of Broughshane. The gelded son of Mahler appeared to be travelling with verve when falling at the third-last hurdle at Chepstow in January. The returning Seigneur Des As may fare best of the remainder.

It's a little concerning INEDIT STAR bled/finished lame at Haydock when last seen, but he sets a useful standard back over hurdles and looks up to defying a penalty judged on his wide-margin win at Compiegne in May. Jour d'Evasion and Broughshane are feared most in that order.

Although Inedit Star has the best form he bled last time and recent JOUR D'EVASION could be a safer option.

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14:50 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 21f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

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Another bold showing can be expected from last year's winner Langer Dan, who arrives here on the same mark and subsequent treatment for ulcers since his 14th-placed finish in the Lanzarote at Kempton in January can only aid his cause. However, the Irish have won five of the last eight renewals and the sneaking suspicion is that the Dan Skelton-trained gelding could prove vulnerable to a less-exposed rival. Donning the famous JP McManus silks, SA MAJESTE is preferred. The six-year-old was quite taking when beating subsequent Cleeve Hurdle winner Noble Yeats at Limerick in December and an opening mark of 140 could prove to be on the lenient side. The son of Top Trip may take this en route to success at the highest level and can get the better of the hat-trick seeking Built By Ballymore. Martin Brassil has been responsible for the runner-up in the last two years and his handicap debutant is expected to be bang there at the business end. Doddiethegreat is bred to relish this stiffer test of stamina and he also warrants a second look.

A typically large field for this feature handicap with several unexposed sorts lining up and it's DODDIETHEGREAT who gets the nod having been shaping up extremely well considering the length of his pre-season absence this term. Stepping back up in trip, he can provide Nicky Henderson with a fifth Coral Cup success at the expense of Langer Dan, who won this last year and is back down to the same mark. Sa Majeste, Lucky Place and Built By Ballymore are just a handful of others to consider, too.

Stable form is the big worry for Doddiethegreat, so ZANNDABAD gets the vote from Sa Majeste.

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15:10 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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This can go the way of SECRET SAUCE, who showed plenty on his second start for new connections when a promising runner-up at Hereford in January. This looks like an ideal opportunity to get off the mark and he is preferred to Jackpot Cash, who let down favourite-backers at Ludlow but wasn't disgraced. Others to note include Arthurian Fable, Badlands Boy and Mount Gallion.

JACKPOT CASH was a bit underwhelming at Ludlow last time but rather stands out in this company on that form and looks the way to go. Secret Sauce ran well when supported at Hereford and heads up the dangers ahead of Mount Gallion.

The vote goes to JACKPOT CASH, who travelled well for a long way last time and may progress. Secret Sauce is second choice.

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15:30 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 1) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Jonbon narrowly got the better of EL FABIOLO in their novice hurdle days but the latter readily exacted his revenge in last season's Arkle. Willie Mullins' charge hasn't put a foot wrong in three starts since, arguably producing a career-best performance when sweeping aside smart mare Dinoblue at the Dublin Racing Festival last month, and he can confirm his superiority over his main rival en route to making it seven from seven over the larger obstacles. Jonbon kicked off the season with two victories over Edwardstone and would almost certainly have won the Clarence House on the New course here in January but for a bad mistake four out. He is reunited with Nice de Boinville and demands respect, while all-the-way Game Spirit scorer Edwardstone should give a good account from the front but could be vulnerable to younger legs once the race begins in earnest turning for home.

EL FABIOLO was edged out by Jonbon in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree a couple of years ago but he saw off Nicky Henderson's charge by 5½ lengths in last season's Arkle and can make it 2-1 in his favour in their head-to-head rivalry. Edwardstone looked back to his best at Newbury and can take third.

Barring mishaps, this could well prove a carbon copy of last year's Arkle in which EL FABIOLO drew clear to beat Jonbon.

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15:50 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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A relatively talented sort on the level who contested the Queen's Vase in 2022, RULER LEGEND has yet to put it together over hurdles but a mark of 91 on his handicap debut could underestimate the son of Camelot. In a winnable affair, he gets the vote ahead of Grasshopper Time and Sanitiser, who arguably ran a career-best when fourth at Kempton in November.

SANITISER and Ruler Legend are both very well treated in this sphere judged on Flat ability. Sanitiser was having only his second outing for Gary Moore when an encouraging fourth over hurdles at Kempton when last seen in November and is preferred before any market clues are known.

This can go to SANITISER who caught the eye when travelling well for a long way on his hurdling return at Kempton

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16:10 Cheltenham Conditions Chase (Class 2) 29f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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A former Gold Cup and Albert Bartlett winner, MINELLA INDO is arguably the classiest individual to turn up in this unique affair. It was only two years ago that he was runner-up in the Festival's blue riband event and it looks as though he has been laid out for this since a promising fourth over the course in December off top-weight. A winner of a Grade 3 at Punchestown earlier in the season, the son of Beat Hollow may not be ideally suited by the forecast heavy ground, but he stays all day and can give connections a first win in this race. Winner of the last two renewals, Delta Work should be thereabouts again following another light campaign into the Festival, while heavy ground would also be a plus for the son of Network. A bigger danger, though, may come from stablemate Coko Beach, who has won the Troytown and finished second in the Becher already this season. Sam Ewing's mount proved himself in this discipline when scoring comfortably at Punchestown last month and he is the highest rated in the field to boot. Runner-up in this last year and a previous winner at the Festival, Galvin is better suited to quicker ground, while Foxy Jacks did it well when scoring at the track in November and cannot be ruled out.

Troytown-winner COKO BEACH looked a natural on his first try in a cross-country contest when scoring easily at Punchestown last month and can become the new name on the roll of honour in a race his stable has dominated in recent years. It could be a 1-2-3 for the yard, with the hat-trick seeking Delta Work and Galvin both very solid. 2021 Gold Cup hero Minella Indo adds a further touch of class to proceedings.

Gordon Elliott has an excellent record in this race, as does jockey Keith Donoghue, and the Festival brings out the best in GALVIN.

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16:30 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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In a race where quite a few look to hold no secrets from the handicapper, it may pay to side with the less exposed AVILES. On his first start since undergoing wind surgery, Gary Moore's charge performed with credit when finishing third over 2m1f in a higher grade last month and he can come home in front now sent back up in trip. The main danger could be Santa Clarita, who races off an unchanged mark after finishing an admirable second over an extended 2m3f at Ffos Las last month, while Out On The Tear is also respected, especially if the application of cheekpieces perk him up.

It could be worth chancing CALVIC, who's potentially on a good mark on the pick of his form and is starting out for an in-form yard. Pearly Island is another to consider dropping in class, while Santa Clarita took a step back in the right direction when second at Ffos Las.

A course winner over hurdles, PEARLY ISLAND (nap) has dropped 2lb since chasing home a bang-in-form rival at Fakenham last month.

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16:36 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Not the most inspiring of contests, but this looks a good opportunity for KINGS MERCHANT to shed his maiden tag. The drop to 5f should suit the son of Bated Breath, who has been picked off in the closing stages on two of his three career starts, including most recently at Pontefract in September, while his pedigree would suggest the return to an artificial surface is another positive. Both Highland Laird and Old Bailey will need to improve on what they have shown so far, so newcomers Dandy Devil and Yorkshire Glory would not have to be anything special to play a leading role.

KINGS MERCHANT sets a fair standard and can put his experience to good use up against newcomers Dandy Devil and Yorkshire Glory.

This looks a golden opportunity for KINGS MERCHANT to break his duck. Old Bailey might chase him home.

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16:50 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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Libberty Hunter hasn't looked back since falling on his chasing debut with subsequent victories at Wincanton and here on the New course in January. Connections have managed to acquire the services of Harry Cobden and he commands a fair amount of respect. Madara was a successful UK raider at the Dublin Racing Festival when proving too strong for Path D'oroux, but the pair will need to improve following a hike of 10lb and 6lb respectively from the handicapper. Saint Roi caught the eye when fourth in the Dan Moore at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start and last year's Arkle third has to be a big player, but the vote goes to MASKADA. The winner of this contest 12 months ago off an 8lb lower mark, the authority with which she dispatched of Dinoblue after the final fence suggests that rise may not be insurmountable and her best effort this season, when third to El Fabiolo at Cork in December, gives every indication that she will be a major force to contend with once again. Others to note include the enigmatic Harper's Brook, who sports a first-time visor after finally getting his head in front at Sandown when his main challenger unseated at the last, Solness and Triple Trade.

SAINT ROI caught the eye running in a handicap chase for the first time when fourth at Fairyhouse 2 starts back and the form he showed when third in the Arkle 12 months ago suggests he's on a good mark. Fast-improving novice Libberty Hunter could still be in front of the handicapper so is a must for the shortlist, while Madara is also on the upgrade and had a bit to spare when seeing off Path d'Oroux and Solness at Leopardstown.

There's been a lot to like about the way MADARA (nap) has won competitive events the last twice, so he's preferred to Saint Roi.

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17:00 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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FRENCH SYMPHONY arrives on the back of a third in a warm bumper at Doncaster in January, finishing just over three lengths behind a subsequent winner, and he can put that experience to good use to show his rivals the way home for the in-form Ben Pauling team. Ballywite warrants respect on his racecourse debut for his astute connections, while 72,000-euro purchase Jackpot D'ainay looked to be a work in progress when running green in a Wincanton bumper most recently and he commands respect with that introduction under his belt.

Two of STAR ARTIST's relatives have won bumpers for the same connections and this isn't the strongest race to be starting out in, so he's worth chancing on debut. French Symphony is the pick of those with experience and Ballywite is another notable newcomer on paper.

This might be a fair bumper. FRENCH SYMPHONY ran a solid race last time at Doncaster behind subsequent Listed winner Royal Infantry.

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17:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Dunstan was able to complete his hat-trick when winning at Southwell last time out and he merits respect raised 3lb along with Dubawi Time, who impressed at Kempton last month, and a subsequent 8lb hike does not look overly harsh. However, the vote goes to ALRAZEEN, who saw the form of January's Southwell triumph franked by the runner-up at Wolverhampton on Saturday, while the switch the handicaps could unlock further improvement.

DUBAWI TIME showed big improvement when off the mark in impressive fashion at Kempton last month, looking well suited by the step up in trip, and an 8 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Dual novice-winner Alrazeen is open to further progress now handicapping so is the obvious threat.

This is probably between the three last-time-out winners, with ALRAZEEN preferred to Dunstan and Dubawi Time.

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17:20 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN was very strong in the market ahead of his racecourse debut at Newcastle in December where he delivered the goods. Stepping up in trip promises to bring about considerable improvement and Karl Burke's colt, who holds an Irish Derby entry, is expected to prove too strong for the opposition. Assailant improved from his debut at York to score at Wolverhampton and is capable of taking another step forward, while Tribal Star and newcomer British Camp complete the shortlist.

An interesting opener. TRIBAL STAR ran 2 encouraging races in defeat last autumn and is selected to make the most of the weight he receives from previous winners Imperial Sovereign and Assailant.

There are reasons to fear Tribal Star but he may have to settle for another silver medal, this time behind IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN.

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17:30 Cheltenham NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

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There have been no UK-trained winners of this prestigious race since Ballyandy's success back in 2016, so it looks best to focus on the Irish contenders, of which Willie Mullins boasts yet another strong hand. With three of the previous 12 winners coming out of the Grade 2 Future Stars INH at Leopardstown, YOU OUGHTA KNOW, who finished second in that contest, has excellent credentials. The son of Beat Hollow thumped a smart rival on his debut at Kilbeggan and it is impossible to know where the ceiling of his ability might be. Stablemate Jasmin De Vaux could hardly have been more impressive when routing his rivals at Naas in January, though, and he is favoured in the ante-post market. Gordon Elliott will be hopeful he can break the Mullins stranglehold and his Jalon D'oudairies, who was picked up for 425,000 pounds at the sales in March of last year, could be his best chance. Romeo Coolio was yet another to impress on his racecourse bow, despite being keen in a five-runner event, so he could be smuggled into contention in this larger field. Paul Nicholls can fly the English flag with the promising son of Westerner Teeshan, while it would be unwise to underestimate the Ben Pauling-trained Sixmilebridge, who gave the impression he had plenty more in the tank when winning at Sandown last month.

It's a tightly-knit affair on paper compared to most renewals, with no standout on form, but JALON D'OUDAIRIES and Jasmin de Vaux may have the most potential, both point winners who have made a big impression so far under Rules. The Yellow Clay's connections had the runner-up in 2022 and they should be in the mix again with this 5-y-o, who caught the eye on his return at Leopardstown. Teeshan, a ready winner on Rules debut at Exeter, looks the pick of those trained in Britain.

The Irish again look strong with Mullins and Elliott stocked up. THE YELLOW CLAY earns the nod after his luckless run at Leopardstown.

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17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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It could be a winning return to UK shores for Silvestre De Sousa, who gets the leg up on Andrew Balding's SUPERB FORCE. Although he failed to live up to market expectations when finishing fifth at Kempton 11 days ago, he has proven his ability to compete recently and the addition of first-time blinkers could sharpen him up. Havanarama will have his supporters having hit the crossbar over 7f here last month, while Mon Etoile enters handicaps following a series of promising efforts at maiden level and must be considered.

SUPERB FORCE was a shade disappointing at Kempton 11 days ago given the promise he'd showed when just touched off by a next-time-out winner at Lingfield on his penultimate start but he's probably worth another chance on balance and earns the vote with blinkers replacing the visor. Havanarama and Mon Etoile both arrive in good order are and feared, whilst market confidence behind the returning Papagei would need to be viewed positively now handicapping/having been gelded.

Papagei is a fascinating contender now handicapping but SUPERB FORCE (nap) is given another chance to prove he's ahead of his mark.

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18:00 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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STAR STUDIED made a very promising start to his career with victory at Southwell when he started slowly before producing a decent turn of foot to go clear of the opposition. He is expected to have learnt plenty from that experience and it would be no surprise if he backed that effort up under a 7lb penalty. Blessed Boy stepped forward from his first start when winning at Lingfield and enters calculations. Tatateo, Cloud Free and Faster Bee are others to note.

A few in with a squeak but preference is for STAR STUDIED, who was sent off a warm order and duly made a winning start at Southwell last month. With further progress on the cards, he can make it 2-2 at the expense of fellow penalised runner Blessed Boy, who got the job done second time up at Lingfield back in October and he may do better still. Tatateo and Surrey Force can fight out minor honours.

Preference is for TATATEO who finished well clear of the third when only beaten a neck at Wolverhampton in January.

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18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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A 456-day absence proved no barrier for success when NOBLE ORDER scored with something up his sleeve over C&D last month. A 6lb rise in the ratings looks more than workable for Archie Watson's gelding and a double could be in the offing. The biggest threat may emerge from Greatgadian, who caught the eye when a staying-on second over 7f here earlier in March. Bashful has been in fine fettle over hurdles of late and he cannot be ruled out either.

NOBLE ORDER made light of a 15-month absence as he ran out a convincing winner on debut for Archie Watson over C&D 25 days ago and, with the physique and pedigree to suggest he can do better still, he earns the vote in the hope he can stand more regular racing. Greatgadian rates the chief danger for Roger Varian, ahead of Ron O.

Noble Order is the obvious starting point but CHUZZLEWIT continues to threaten better and blinkers could unlock his potential.

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18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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VULTAR improved from the promise displayed in several novice contests on his handicap bow here over 7f at the beginning of November, when he was tried in cheekpieces for the first time. The fact he idled in the closing stages gives the impression that a 4lb rise could underestimate his true ability and the extra furlong is unlikely to cause any issues. Nap Hand was in decent form when last seen in C&D nurseries back in November 2022 and is of interest, despite returning from a lengthy absence. Bet Me wasn't disgraced on her first run for George Boughey here last month and is entitled to come forward.

The 7f course handicap VULTAR won in November is solid form so a 4 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him if resuming in similar form. Desfondado ran encouragingly when second over C&D on his reappearance a fortnight ago and is second choice ahead of Bet Me, who should be all the sharper for her recent comeback run for new trainer George Boughey.

The unexposed VULTAR (nap) ended last season with a win here and looks the type who could do even better this year.

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18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Having regained the winning thread over 6f here recently, Sibyl Charm is sure to prove popular. However, a 5lb penalty may be enough to prevent the four-year-old from completing a brace, with SIR MAXI making slightly more appeal. Richard Fahey's charge is now 1lb below his C&D victory in November and a third career triumph on the all-weather could beckon. Prairie Falcon and Illusionist may fight it out for the remaining place.

PRAIRIE FALCON ended last term with a good third over this trip at Thirsk in August and, appealing as being on a workable mark and Hollie Doyle very much an eye-catching booking, it would come as no surprise to see Michael Dods's 4-y-o put up a good showing. Sibyl Charm, a recent winner over 6f here, is also expected to feature, with the returning Woodstock on debut for Ruth Carr and Sir Maxi others worth a second look.

This is weaker than PRAIRIE FALCON is used to and he can make a winning return. Sibyl Charm and Woodstock are feared most.

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19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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SUPREME KING readily justified favouritism over C&D last week and a 5lb penalty probably won't be enough to anchor him if arriving in the same mood. Glamorous Express and Man On A Mission also ran over this track and trip that day, finishing second and third respectively in a similar event, and they both warrant respect. First Company is by no means out of it either.

SUPREME KING was a comfortable winner over C&D last week and David Evans' unexposed sprinter looks up to following up under a penalty. Glamourous Express and Man On A Mission both arrive after creditable placed efforts and should be in the mix again.

The choice is SUPREME KING who did it well when finally breaking his duck over C&D last week. He remains unexposed as a sprinter.

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19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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A 9lb rise for Gustav Graves' latest victory over track and trip may prove his undoing, with ZARZYNI selected to thwart the six-year-old in his bid for a hat-trick. The seven-year-old posted a close-up second over C&D earlier this month and a similar level of performance may be enough for him to enjoy a breakthrough success on Tapeta. Pockley is unlikely to be far away in his current heart either.

ZARZYNI's strike-rate isn't the best but there's little doubting he's on a good mark right now, just failing to get past a game winner here last time, and he could be the way to go with cheekpieces back on. Bonito Cavalo and Princess Karine are a couple of others to consider in a competitive handicap.

Fiendishly competitive but JENEVER wasn't ideally positioned last time and can reverse placings with Zarzyni.

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19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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TORTURED SOUL has been in dazzling form on the all-weather, notching five wins since early December, and he is just 1lb higher than when scoring cosily at Lingfield last Thursday. Rossa Ryan is two from two aboard the gelding and the pair can team up to notch another win. Fiddlers Green won comfortably over C&D last time and looks an obvious danger, while Hashtagmetoo, Pysanka and Nivelle's Magic add further spice to the race.

Quite a few with chances but the prolific TORTURED SOUL still rather stands out off effectively 1 lb higher than when going in again at Lingfield last week. The likes of Nivelle's Magic, Fiddlers Green, Pysanka and Hashtagmetoo should get involved in the battle for minor honours.

There seems little sign that TORTURED SOUL's purple patch is about to end. He is just 1lb higher than when winning last time.

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19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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LOUGH LEANE is in the form of his life at present and he can take this rise in grade in his stride following a determined success at Wolverhampton last month. A 2lb rise for that success could prove lenient and David Simcock's charge is narrowly preferred to Kempton scorer Plastic Paddy and It's A Love Thing, who was runner-up over much further here last time out. Matty Too and Star Shield are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

PLASTIC PADDY did well to get up when scoring at Kempton a week ago and he's a likely candidate to follow up at a track where he boasts a solid record. Lough Leane and It's A Love Thing are both feasible dangers.

Crownthorpe and Trais Fluors can go well but the unpenalised PLASTIC PADDY has a big chance to follow up his Kempton win.

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20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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Dropping back in trip could be key for DYNAMIC TALENT, who is already a four-time winner over 7f and, although yet to win at this venue, he has performed well multiple times on this Polytrack surface. David Probert has ridden the selection to victory before now and another big run is expected from Darryll Holland's five-year-old. last week's C&D winner Sam's Hope is feared most under a penalty, while Global Warning is another to consider.

SAM'S HOPE got off the mark with something to spare over C&D last week and, with the potential for further improvement, a 5-lb penalty may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Global Warning still looks on a workable mark and heads up the opposition, along with Dynamic Talent, who is proving consistent.

The selection is DYNAMIC TALENT who has continued to run well since winning at Southwell and should be suited by this return to 7f.

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20:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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HAVANA PARTY returned from a 148-day break with a comfortable success over C&D last month and a 6lb rise appears to be manageable for a six-year-old looking for his third win in four starts. That may be at the main expense of the fourth from that contest, Irish Flame, who has nearly five lengths to make up with the selection, but is 7lb better off at the weights, and the unexposed Sugar Hill.

IRISH FLAME wasn't discredited after attracting support last time and, while he has a bit to do to turn the tables with Havana Party, he does arrive on much better terms, so he's worth chancing. Cusack is another one to consider.

Sugar Hill is an interesting handicap debutant but HAVANA PARTY won well here last month and can defy his 6lb rise.

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20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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The hat-trick chasing and BARREL AGED is hard to oppose in his current vein of form, especially on the back of comfortably coping with the step up to this trip last time out. Raised 7lb for that, the selection does need to post another personal best, which creates hope for Bascule and Captain Kane, who are put forward as the main dangers.

Upped further in trip, BARREL AGED took another step forward when scoring with plenty in hand at this C&D in January and he can land the hat-trick with more still to offer. Bascule is back down to his last winning mark and could be the main danger, while Too Friendly is one to note making his first start on the Flat for his current trainer.

The choice is BARREL AGED who is 7lb higher in his hat-trick bid, but probably still has more to offer after just six starts.

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Racecard Key

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	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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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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