1 Tuesday 18th March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Tuesday 18th March 2025

There were 21 Races on Tuesday 18th March 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Exeter, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 18th March 2025

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

14:00 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (4/1 +33%) Treasured Company	4 4/1(+33%)	(6) Treasured Company 4/1, Successful at Cartmel last summer and back on track when third of 10 in the C&D handicap won by Mister Smarty on Boxing Day. Shade disappointing at Market Rasen and Newcastle since (again behind Mister Smarty and also V Twelve in latter race) but will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward. Only sixth the last twice but good third over C&D previously and not written off.
4 1st (4) (25/1 -150%) Bodygroove	25 25/1(-150%)	(4) Bodygroove 25/1, Flat winner who made a positive start to hurdles career when touched off in a 17f Carlisle maiden last February. Poor efforts both starts since in this sphere but should come on for his reappearance spin at Sedgefield last month and mark for this handicap hurdle debut looks fair. A return to form is needed but he's not discounted in his first handicap hurdle.
1 2nd (1) (11/4 +0%) V Twelve	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(1) V Twelve 11/4, Just 1 lb higher compared to when winning this under William Maggs last year and appears to have been prepped for a repeat bid, putting in a good shift back from a break when third of 11 at Newcastle (the same race he contested immediately prior to his 2024 success in this race). Rock-solid claims. C&D winner who returned from break with fair third at Newcastle; could build on that run.
5 3rd (5) (13/8 +35%) Mister Smarty	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(5) Mister Smarty 13/8, Improved when making a winning reappearance at Newcastle in December and duly followed up over this C&D on Boxing Day. Held form well since (placed in trio of handicaps at up to 20.3f, all at Newcastle) and no reason to think he won't be on the premises once again. Has continued in good form since completing double with C&D win in December.
7 4th (7) (28/1 -40%) Genies Girl	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) Genies Girl 28/1, Some promise in bumpers but little to get excited about in trio of maiden/novice hurdles at up to 19.7f here and big step forward needed now pitched into a handicap. Hasn't shown much but goes handicapping off basement mark; one to watch in the betting.
3 5th (3) (9/2 -35%) Kingoftheswingerz	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(3) Kingoftheswingerz 9/2, Good effort when runner-up on return at Ffos Las in November and, though not in the same form next time, he subsequently improved with a breakthrough success in first-time cheekpieces at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft). 3 lb nudge fair enough and the return to a more galloping track is a plus. Off the mark at ninth attempt when wearing first-time cheekpieces at Huntingdon last month.
2 6th (2) (25/1 -39%) Serious Ego	25 25/1(-39%)	(2) Serious Ego 25/1, Three-time winner last term but needs to get back on track having performed with little distinction in 2 appearances since returning from a break in October. Won at Hexham last April but this 12yo was well beaten on his last two runs.

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Placed on all three three starts since scoring over C&D in December off 8lb lower, MISTER SMARTY has been a model of consistency this season and this appeals as an ideal opportunity to regain the winning thread. A determined winner at Huntingdon last time out for which he has been raised 3lb, Kingoftheswingerz can have a say, while V Twelve is respected after finishing a decent third at Newcastle last month.

V TWELVE is taken to repeat his 2024 victory in this on the back of an encouraging effort at Newcastle where he finished around 7 lengths adrift of second-placed Mister Smarty but now meets that rival on 4 lb better terms and, moreover, he'll be sharper with that run under his belt (he was returning from a four-month break that day). To his credit, Mister Smarty is proving consistent and should give another good account, while Kingoftheswingerz could also have a part to play.

C&D winner MISTER SMARTY arrives in good form and earns the vote ahead of Kingoftheswingerz, who got off the mark last time.

14:15 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (8/1 +20%) Land Girl's Luck	8 8/1(+20%)	(3) Land Girl's Luck 8/1, Placed both starts in point bumpers and repeated the feat in Newcastle bumper on Rules debut, despite swishing her tail under pressure. Only midfield when stepped up to 20.5f for Huntingdon hurdle debut last month but she should have more to offer in this sphere. Placed in point bumpers and AW bumper; beaten 39l when 66-1 for 2m4f maiden at Huntingdon.
2 1st (2) (9/2 -50%) Star Artist	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(2) Star Artist 9/2, Fair form when reaching the frame in both bumpers but made an underwhelming start to his hurdle career at Wincanton last month, fading after racing too freely. Significant ability; jumping wasn't great on first attempt; plenty of room for improvement.
1 2nd (1) (1/5 +50%) Devon Dude	0.2 1/5(+50%)	(1) Devon Dude 1/5, Bumper winner who ran his best race over hurdles when narrowly denied in 19f Taunton maiden last month. A reproduction of that form would likely be good enough here. Back down in trip but he's easily the pick on form after close 2nd at Taunton (2m3f).

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Having returned to form with a close-up second at Taunton last month, DEVON DUDE makes plenty of appeal in this small-field affair. Evan Williams' charge has been found a golden opportunity to open his account over timber and he can repel likely improver Star Artist. The six-year-old should have learned plenty from his sixth-placed hurdles bow at Wincanton 31 days ago and he's no forlorn hope. Land Girl's Luck may prove more competitive once entering handicaps.

This looks an excellent chance for DEVON DUDE to make it fifth time lucky over hurdles. Land Girl's Luck can give him most to think about.

The close call at Taunton suggests DEVON DUDE will be hard to beat. Star Artist is not written off on his second attempt hurdling.

14:30 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (9/4 -64%) Bois Guillbert	2.25 9/4(-64%)	(1) Bois Guillbert 9/4, This three-time hurdles winner lost his way over the smaller obstacles during the winter but the switch to fences paid immediate dividends at Newcastle where he landed a small-field 16.3f handicap chase in good style. Major claims with this 7 lb higher mark unlikely to prove beyond his reach. Won over chase debut at Newcastle and could have more to offer over fences.
4 1st (4) (10/1 -25%) Do Your Job	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Do Your Job 10/1, Veteran chaser who made final start for Lucinda Russell a winning one over this C&D on Boxing Day 2023. Hasn't managed to get his head in front since but he's nevertheless dangerous to discount having slipped to a dangerous mark. Continues to tumble down weights but this 11yo is hard to fancy on this season's evidence.
2 2nd (2) (9/1 -80%) Geryville	9 9/1(-80%)	(2) Geryville 9/1, Notched fourth success over fences (and second over this C&D) when accounting for 7 rivals on penultimate start in January. Never looked like repeating that at Carlisle but this mark wouldn't be beyond him if he were to produce something akin to his best. Always behind at Carlisle last month but won over this C&D in January; could bounce back.
3 3rd (3) (7/4 +42%) Micks Jet	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(3) Micks Jet 7/4, Bumper/hurdles winner who responded very well to first-time cheekpieces when opening chase account on heavy going over C&D in January. Placed in a couple of 3m handicaps since and will be a threat now back down in trip, provided that the drying ground doesn't count against her. Easy win over C&D in January and has continued in good heart over 3m since; contender.
5 4th (5) (10/3 +44%) William Cody	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(5) William Cody 10/3, Took advantage of a drop back in grade when successful at Huntingdon in November. Not at his best next 2 starts but took a step back in the right direction following an 8-week break when third of 9 at Southwell (20.4f, soft) last month and he's in with a shout with cheekpieces refitted. Inconsistent but fair third at Southwell latest and could be thereabouts if he's on song.

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An impressive winner on his chase debut at Newcastle last month, BOIS GUILLBERT is likely to have plenty more improvement to come and he can follow up off a 7lb higher mark. Geryville was never travelling when well beaten over further at Carlisle last month, but he would have claims if bouncing back to the form of his success over this C&D on his penultimate outing. Micks Jet is another C&D winner who is likely to be suited by dropping back in trip.

BOIS GUILLBERT produced a pretty assured round of jumping on his chase debut at Newcastle and looks capable of defying a 7 lb higher mark. Cases can be made for all four of his rivals, though on recent evidence it's likely that Micks Jet and William Cody will emerge as the main dangers.

Topweight BOIS GUILLBERT created a good impression on his chase debut at Newcastle last month and can make it 2-2 over fences.

14:45 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	Class Runs	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
	1 (1) (13/2 +7%) Dino Magic		6.5 13/2(+7%)																									(1) Dino Magic 13/2, Down the field in 2 bumpers and well held in 2 novice hurdles (tongue tied). Plenty to find to beat his sole rival. Wind surgery after both bumpers last term; modest form in this season's two novice hurdles.
	2 1st (2) (1/14 +36%) J J Moon		0.071429 1/14(+36%)																									(2) J J Moon 1/14, Much improved when making third bumper start a winning one at Southwell in May. Easily best efforts over hurdles when just denied at Wincanton and Kempton last 2 starts. Should have no trouble beating his sole rival. 2nd on last two starts, vastly better form than anything shown by today's solitary rival.

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It's difficult to get away from the claims of J J MOON in this match and a breakthrough victory looms. Emma Lavelle's gelding supplemented his close-up second at Wincanton when filling the runner-up spot at Kempton last month and he's sure to be a heavy favourite. Dino Magic hasn't cut much ice on his two hurdle outings to date and the son of Doctor Dino is likely to be seen in a better light once receiving a handicap mark.

This should be a simple task for J J MOON, who is 38 lb superior to Dino Magic on Timeform ratings.

Nothing that Dino Magic has shown poses any threat to J J MOON judged on the latter's bumper win and last two starts over hurdles.

15:00 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (300/1 -100%) Glen Affric	300 300/1(-100%)	(5) Glen Affric 300/1, No promise in bumper/maiden hurdle. Triple-figure odds for both starts, when tailed off/pulled up.
2 1st (2) (6/4 +25%) Audacious Annie	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(2) Audacious Annie 6/4, Fair bumper winner who shaped better than the distance beaten suggests sent hurdling when 26 lengths second of 7 in a mares maiden at Ffos Las (15.8f) in December, bad mistake 3 out. Ran better when third at Ayr subsequently and bred to be suited by this step up in trip. Good claims. Third over 2m at Ayr; form has worked out well and pedigree suggests this trip will suit.
9 2nd (9) (7/2 +30%) Realta Liath	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(9) Realta Liath 7/2, Placed in bumpers and made a positive start to her hurdle career when third of 13 in a novice at Wincanton in December. Not in the same form when fourth at Warwick next time and finished weakly on handicap debut at Market Rasen latest. Obvious player on form but needs to see her race out better. Point winner and bumper runner-up; hasn't progressed but each-way shout back down in trip.
12 3rd (12) (20/1 0%) Rose's Dart	20 20/1(0%)	(12) Rose's Dart 20/1, Runner-up on Doncaster bumper debut (good ground) before finishing down the field in listed company at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Shaped as if in need of the experience on hurdling debut here last month and now steps up in trip. Bumper runner-up who is one to consider now up in trip on her second hurdle start.
8 4th (8) (4/1 +50%) Parisian Fashion	4 4/1(+50%)	(8) Parisian Fashion 4/1, Successful Irish pointer who ran to a similar level as on Rules debut when third of 10 in maiden hurdle (9/2) at this C&D (soft) on Boxing Day. Remains with potential. Point winner who was a fair 3rd over C&D on her second hurdle start; could be thereabouts.
7 5th (7) (14/1 +58%) Just Her Type	14 14/1(+58%)	(7) Just Her Type 14/1, Runner-up sole start in points in May and produced a promising first effort under Rules when narrowly denied at Ayr (20.4f) in January. However, went backwards when pulled up at Lingfield last time. Runner-up in point/novice hurdle; pulled up latest but on heavy ground; each-way possible.
10 6th (10) (28/1 -180%) Star Of Hoiho	28 28/1(-180%)	(10) Star Of Hoiho 28/1, Picked up for £40,000 after winning her second start in Irish points but was tailed off on Ludlow hurdling debut in October 2023. Point winner; market check advised after an absence, but pulled up on sole hurdle run.
3 7th (3) (25/1 -14%) Ciakat	25 25/1(-14%)	(3) Ciakat 25/1, €17,000 3-y-o, £7,000 6-y-o, Mount Nelson mare. Dam unraced half-sister to (2m-2¼m winner over hurdles/fences in Italy) Auronzo out of Italian jumps winner Fedian. Maiden Irish pointer, last of 3 finishers last time (Mar 2024). Showed ability in points; subsequently bought for £7,000; good yard for rules career.
1 8th (1) (50/1 -257%) Annacassar	50 50/1(-257%)	(1) Annacassar 50/1, Flemensfirth mare. Half-sister to bumper winner Times Are Blue. Dam, point winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 31f) Rocky Bender. In frame 3 of 4 starts in Irish points, fourth on latest (Dec 2024). Twice runner-up in Irish points; makes rules debut with stable's horses running well.
4 9th (4) (14/1 -180%) Forcetoreckonwith	14 14/1(-180%)	(4) Forcetoreckonwith 14/1, £30,000 5-y-o, Workforce mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Shining Gale. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (Oct 2024) and she starts out over hurdles at a ordinary level. Has to be considered. Promising in points and bought for £30,000; interesting rules newcomer for good yard.
6 10th (6) (11/1 +67%) Isabel De Clare	11 11/1(+67%)	(6) Isabel De Clare 11/1, Just modest form to date over hurdles, including when fifth of 10 in C&D handicap (heavy) 20 days ago. Needs more. Has shown some ability in maiden hurdles, including over C&D, but looks vulnerable today.
11 11th (11) (150/1 -355%) Waltzing Matilda	150 150/1(-355%)	(11) Waltzing Matilda 150/1, £16,000 3-y-o, Walzertakt mare. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler (stayed 25f) Medinas. Well held both completed starts in Irish points (latest Feb 8). Rules debut; has shown ability in points but not enough to suggest she'll be winning this.

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A half-sister to useful stablemate You Wear It Well, AUDACIOUS ANNIE may not have shown much in two starts over hurdles, but stepping up in trip looks like a good move for the six-year-old. She won here on her bumper debut in November 2023 and she may have too much for Parisian Fashion, who improved from his first to second start when third over C&D last time out. Ciakat and Realta Liath can also enter calculations.

Bumper winner AUDACIOUS ANNIE stepped up on her hurdling debut form when third at Ayr in late January and, with that form working out well (winner went close in Grade 2 next time), she's fancied to make it third time lucky over hurdles, especially with the step up in trip promising to suit. Forcetoreckonwith landed an Irish point back in October and has to be of interest starting out over hurdles at an ordinary level, with Parisian Fashion and Realta Liath others to consider.

Course bumper winner AUDACIOUS ANNIE was a promising third in a warm maiden hurdle at Ayr in January and earns the vote.

15:17 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (11/4 -10%) Stoner's Choice	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(2) Stoner's Choice 11/4, Successful over fences and hurdles at Kempton in 2022/23. Some decent efforts over hurdles this season after a long absence so not taken lightly on his belated return to chasing. Plenty of ability remains over hurdles; this first chase since 2022 asks the question.
5 1st (5) (15/8 +71%) The Widdow Maker	1.875 15/8(+71%)	(5) The Widdow Maker 15/8, C&D winner on debut over fences over 3 years ago. Outpaced both starts over hurdles last month after a 2-year absence. Back up in trip on return to fences now so better showing expected. All hope is probably not lost on this return to chasing with a step back up in trip.
4 2nd (4) (14/1 -27%) Spyglass Hill	14 14/1(-27%)	(4) Spyglass Hill 14/1, A very useful 2m4f chase winner for Henry de Bromhead but lightly raced since and offered little on yard debut in Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury 17 days ago after 11 months off. Down in class for second run this term; hard to be confident in how much ability remains.
1 3rd (1) (7/2 +36%) Annsam	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(1) Annsam 7/2, Decent strike rate but just the one creditable effort this season and reportedly had an irregular heartbeat when pulled up at Ascot last month. Risky. After 545 days off, flickered in one of four races this term; irregular heartbeat latest.
3 4th (3) (6/5 +4%) Le Ligerien	1.2 6/5(+4%)	(3) Le Ligerien 6/5, Took advantage of reduced mark when winning similar event at Lingfield in December, cruising clear. Potentially still on a good mark up 6 lb so looks the one to beat again. December win on latest start is easily the pick of this season's chase form in this field.

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Stoner's Choice arrives on the back of a good second over hurdles at Kempton and he cannot be taken lightly reverting to chasing. However, LE LIGERIEN ran out a ready winner at Lingfield in December and, as a six-time winner over fences, Joe Tizzard's inmate rates the most solid proposition. Annsam is a capable sort on his day and the Black Sam Bellamy gelding is another to note dropping in class, despite today's 2m3f distance looking on the sharp side.

LE LIGERIEN won a similar event in good style at Lingfield in December so looks capable of defying a 6 lb rise. Stoner's Choice has proved he retains his ability over hurdles this season after a long absence so is feared most back chasing.

Only LE LIGERIEN and Stoner's Choice have achieved much this season and the latter is unraced over fences since 2022.

15:35 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (13/8 +46%) Kelce	1.625 13/8(+46%)	(5) Kelce 13/8, Much improved switched to fences with cheekpieces applied, easily getting off the mark in a 3m handicap at Market Rasen (soft) in December. Looked booked for second when falling last at same course on Boxing Day and shaped as if still in good form when second at Ludlow last time. Much respected. Front-runner who is enjoying a progressive first chasing campaign; can make a bold bid.
4 2nd (4) (10/11 +55%) De Tellers Fortune	0.909091 10/11(+55%)	(4) De Tellers Fortune 10/11, Winning Irish pointer who made it third time lucky over hurdles in a Ffos Las maiden (20f) in May. Returned from 7 months off with a much-improved effort to follow up on handicap/chase debut at Taunton in December and underfoot conditions possibly against him when pulled up at Wincanton latest. Pulled up latest but on soft going; retains potential judged on previous good-ground form.
2 \|PU\| (2) (9/2 +18%) Lunar Discovery	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(2) Lunar Discovery 9/2, Dual bumper winner who also won a pair of novice hurdles last season. Has shown similar form over fences, finishing runner-up in small-field events at Ayr and Carlisle (20f) in recent weeks, and is worth a try at this longer trip. Runner-up over 2m4f on first two chase starts and the return to 3m could be a good move.

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FELICIE DU MAQUIS built on her sixth-placed reappearance at Chepstow in early February when landing the spoils over hurdles at Ludlow later that month. A 4lb higher mark now back over fences could prove to be lenient for the lightly-raced veteran and a brace may be on the cards. Although Grand Albert's jumping was exposed by subsequent Cheltenham Festival hero Myretown when finishing third at Kelso 32 days ago, he's feared most, ahead of Kelce.

Quite a trappy-looking affair. KELCE has a progressive profile and did well under the circumstances when second at Ludlow on his most recent outing, having been badly hampered by loose horse, so he's an appealing candidate. Felicie du Maquis reverts to chasing following a recent win over hurdles and should be capable of better.

The lightly raced 6yo DE TELLERS FORTUNE can regain the winning thread for Nicky Henderson now back on better ground.

15:52 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/8 +45%) Tiny Tetley	1.375 11/8(+45%)	(4) Tiny Tetley 11/8, Resumed winning ways at Taunton in December but not in same form next 2 starts. Needs to bounce back. Won for 7lb claimer at Taunton in December; two backward steps since; drops back in class.
1 2nd (1) (13/2 -8%) Dans Le Vent	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(1) Dans Le Vent 13/2, Veteran performer who has never really convinced as a chaser. Just the one decent effort over hurdles this season but he's not taken lightly down in class. No win since 2021; close third at Chepstow three starts back is the notable plus point.
5 3rd (5) (7/4 +42%) Cooleenymore	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(5) Cooleenymore 7/4, Winner here last spring and added to tally back over hurdles at Hereford following month. Encouraging return from 6 months off when fifth of 16 at Stratford but ran no sort of race at Chepstow 3 weeks later. Back on track after a break when third over hurdles at Exeter and needs considering. Won twice over 3m+ last spring; off three months, respectable third here last month.
3 4th (3) (5/1 -25%) Magical Escape	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Magical Escape 5/1, Won maiden/novice last 2 starts over hurdles. Resumed after a wind op with a promising second of 5 on chase bow here in October but has struggled since, his temperament now under suspicion after his last effort. Bit to prove back hurdling. Backward steps on last three starts; going back hurdling could relight the flame.

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A winner at Taunton in December on good to soft ground, TINY TETLEY hasn't shown much since but he should appreciate a return to a sounder surface for his in-form connections. A mark of 114 still looks manageable and he is preferred to the capable Investment Manager and Cooleenymore, who won here over fences here last April and ran creditably when third over a shorter last time out.

An unconvincing bunch but at least COOLEENYMORE arrives on the back of a creditable effort. Dans le Vent is next best down in class.

This looks tricky but bottomweight COOLEENYMORE, back up in trip and with a recent run under her belt, may be the most solid option.

16:10 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (7/1 -8%) Paddy O'mahler	7 7/1(-8%)	(1) Paddy O'mahler 7/1, Finished fifth of 16 in a decent handicap for the grade over this C&D in December and posted an improved effort when striking back at this course the following month. By no means disgraced when fourth of 12 off this 7 lb higher mark at Kelso last time and he's a live each-way candidate. Off the mark at 17th attempt over C&D in January; fair fourth since; could be thereabouts.
2 1st (2) (11/8 +45%) Jukebox Fury	1.375 11/8(+45%)	(2) Jukebox Fury 11/8, Offered little on return/handicap bow at Kempton in December but left that well behind when off the mark upped to 3m at Doncaster last month, proving ½-length too strong for subsequent scorer Skin Full. 5 lb rise fair enough and he could have more to offer for his top yard as a stayer. Won at Doncaster and this lightly raced 6yo could take a 5lb rise in his stride.
9 2nd (9) (14/1 +13%) Aazza	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Aazza 14/1, Dual hurdles winner for Rose Dobbin and better for return/stable debut effort equipped with cheekpieces when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh in November. Struggled back over fences at Catterick next time but now 3 lb lower returned to this sphere and she's capable of a bold show. Returned to form when third at Musselburgh but well beaten at Catterick since.
3 3rd (3) (10/1 +0%) Farmer Jimmy	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Farmer Jimmy 10/1, Much improved for a switch to handicaps over a longer trip when scoring over 2½m here last month. Perhaps it wouldn't be wise to judge him too harshly on his subsequent effort at Bangor (left poorly placed) and he shapes as though this trip will be within his range. Stayed on well to win over extended 2m3f here; heavy ground may have been too much since.
8 4th (8) (17/2 +29%) Rickety Gate	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(8) Rickety Gate 17/2, Took advantage of a drop in the weights when scoring on return at Kelso in October and he did well under the circumstances when fourth of 9 at Doncaster the following month. However, it was surprising to see him run so badly at Musselburgh last time given his otherwise solid record at that course. 10yo whose form has been mixed since he won at Kelso in October but he's on a handy mark.
7 5th (7) (28/1 -12%) Tees Comp's Clive	28 28/1(-12%)	(7) Tees Comp's Clive 28/1, Second run in handicap company resulted in a decent effort at Newcastle where he was fourth in an 11-runner contest over 2¾m. However, that is bookmarked by underwhelming displays and he needs to find improvement from somewhere. Fair fourth at Newcastle two runs ago but well beaten back there since; others appeal more.
4 6th (4) (14/1 -17%) Helsgetaway	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Helsgetaway 14/1, Showed ability in bumpers and promising start in this sphere, very much shaping like a stayer on the two starts he's completed, finished fifth of 10 in a Hexham maiden on penultimate start. Presumably wasn't 100% on handicap debut at Ayr and worth a second look upped in trip with cheekpieces added. Has shown ability but he was pulled up on his handicap debut at Ayr; cheekpieces go on.
5 7th (5) (5/2 +38%) Skiffle Man	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(5) Skiffle Man 5/2, Predictably left low-key novice form behind when second of 16 on handicap bow with first-time cheekpieces/tongue strap enlisted upped to 20.4f at Southwell in December. 7 lb rise tolerable given that he was 8 lengths clear of the third that day and this further step up in trip could be a good move. Went close over 2m4f on handicap debut and open to further improvement now tackling 3m.
6 8th (6) (33/1 +0%) Jo Arengeot Bey Aa	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Jo Arengeot Bey Aa 33/1, Fetched £50,000 after winning sole start in points and Rules debut effort in a Uttoxeter bumper was fairly encouraging. However, disappointing over hurdles so far, pulled up tried in blinkers at Bangor when last seen in December (since undergone a wind op) and cheekpieces now given a whirl. Struggled in first two handicaps; transformation needed on first run since wind surgery.
10 \|F\| (10) (8/1 +76%) Good Bye	8 8/1(+76%)	(10) Good Bye 8/1, Proved a model of consistency during 2022/23 campaign but didn't cut much ice last term and was beaten 20 lengths in the Doncaster handicap won by Jukebox Fury on his latest start. Two-time hurdle winner who is on a reduced mark, but a long time since he threatened.

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The unexposed JUKEBOX FURY gained a breakthrough victory when denying a subsequent scorer at Doncaster last month. A 5lb rise in the rating may still underestimate the six-year-old's ability and this looks a good opportunity for him to double his tally. The biggest threat may emerge from last-time-out runner-up Skiffle Man, who is a potential improver now stepping up further in trip. Wearapinkribbon is also worth a second look at the foot of the weights.

As low-mileage 6-y-os from top yards, JUKEBOX FURY and Skiffle Man are naturally appealing, particularly given that they both arrive here on the back of improved efforts. The latter's handicap debut second over 20.5f at Southwell augurs well with regard to this new trip and he is not passed over lightly, but Jukebox Fury got the better of a next-time-out winner when opening his account upped to a similar trip to this at Doncaster and he is marginally preferred. Aazza makes some each-way appeal.

The step up to 3m can be the catalyst for a first win from the lightly raced 6yo SKIFFLE MAN (nap). Jukebox Fury is feared most.

16:27 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (5/1 -11%) Night Duty	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Night Duty 5/1, Point winner who has shown fair form over hurdles, including third in a C&D handicap in December. Creditable second in 25f Catterick maiden last month and ought to be competitive back in a handicap. Placed in a C&D handicap and 3m1f Catterick maiden on two of his last three outings.
2 2nd (2) (6/1 +76%) Teorie	6 6/1(+76%)	(2) Teorie 6/1, Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner but folded tamely and pulled up in Huntingdon handicap back from wind surgery in January (final start for Alan King) and below par for new yard here (17f) 11 days ago. Steps up in trip with something to prove. Point to prove after last two runs (one Flat) for A King and one recently for current yard.
1 3rd (1) (9/2 +44%) Striking A Pose	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(1) Striking A Pose 9/2, Dual course winner in the mud early last year. Started the current campaign with decent efforts in a hurdle/chase here but his form has tailed off since. Needs to benefit from the return to Exeter. 2lb below his last winning mark; considered back down in class and back at Exeter.
8 4th (8) (9/2 +68%) Iris Des Issards	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(8) Iris Des Issards 9/2, Creditable in-frame efforts in course handicaps (including this trip) on his first 2 outings of the season but well beaten at Wincanton and Taunton since. Needs first-time cheekpieces and a return to Exeter to help spark a revival. 0-9 but minor honours in four of his five races at this track; first-time headgear.
3 5th (3) (15/8 +6%) The Long Point	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(3) The Long Point 15/8, Bumper winner. Improved effort over hurdles when second of 13 on 21f Kempton handicap debut 39 days ago. Has the potential for better again and should go well under Harry Cobden. Front-running second of 13 on handicap debut at Kempton (2m5f, good to soft) last time.
7 6th (7) (17/2 +6%) Asian Spice	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(7) Asian Spice 17/2, Won a course handicap (18.5f) in November and followed up at Windsor (2m) in December. Ran poorly on the hat-trick bid at Newbury just after Christmas and freshened up since. Hat-trick bid and progressive sequence came to halt in no uncertain terms in late December.

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THE LONG POINT had Bredon Hill (third) 10 lengths behind when a highly-encouraging runner-up at Kempton last month, and he looks well capable of going one better on the slight rise in distance. A promising second over further at Catterick most recently, Night Duty is entitled to be thereabouts, along with C&D winner Striking A Pose, who has dropped to a mark 2lb lower than his last success which came at this venue.

THE LONG POINT made a good start to his handicap career when second at Kempton last month and can go one better now. Course maiden winner Saint Cyr De Pail was better than the result suggests at Warwick last time and is second choice ahead of Bredon Hill, who was a place behind the selection at Kempton, and Night Duty.

Striking A Pose could be dangerous on this return to Exeter but THE LONG POINT can build on his handicap-debut second at Kempton.

16:45 Wetherby NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (66/1 -100%) Gold Robber	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Gold Robber 66/1, 3,500 gns half-brother to 1m/9f winner in Saudi Arabia Single Minded. Doesn't appeal as a probable first-time-out winner on paper. 3,500gns 3yo; 2nd foal; half-brother to Saudi Arabian winner; may be best watched on debut.
3 1st (3) (7/2 -27%) White Riot	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(3) White Riot 7/2, Well beaten in a Kempton bumper for Ben Pauling last term but much better when runner-up on debut for new yard at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) back from a 12-month absence. Needs considering. Second to useful winner at Catterick on second start and he's a key player.
6 2nd (6) (10/11 +39%) The Mad Poet	0.909091 10/11(+39%)	(6) The Mad Poet 10/11, £40,000 half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Zalvados. Obvious appeal on paper given the yard he represents and it will look significant if he's strong in the betting. Half-brother to useful dual-purpose performer Zalvados; this newcomer is from a top yard.
1 3rd (1) (11/2 -193%) Ballynoe Boy	5.5 11/2(-193%)	(1) Ballynoe Boy 11/2, Half-brother to fair chaser Book of Gold and modest 2¼m hurdle winner Frankie Faulkner, stays 3¼m. Positive start to his career when second in a 6-runner Catterick bumper (15.7f, good) and should make a bold bid to go one better here. 15-2 when close second at Catterick on debut and he's in good hands to progress.
4 4th (4) (6/1 +40%) Crystal Force	6 6/1(+40%)	(4) Crystal Force 6/1, Crystal Ocean gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Full Irish. Dam unraced out of fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2¼m-2½m winner) Native Endurance. Interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting. Yard had a 4yo bumper newcomer go in at 9-1 at Chepstow on Sunday; not ruled out on debut.
5 5th (5) (25/1 -25%) L'insurge	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) L'insurge 25/1, Tunis gelding. Half-brother to fair French chaser Idylle Fleurie. Yard isn't in particularly good form at present and this 4-y-o will probably come on for a run. There's some potential in his pedigree but he may be one for further down the line.

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Ballynoe Boy should have learned plenty from his debut second at Catterick in December, while White Riot displayed plenty of promise on his stable bow when runner-up at that same venue last month. However, THE MAD POET, a half-brother to useful dual-purpose performer Zalvados, possesses plenty of speed in his pedigree and the Dan Skelton-trained debutant could be worth taking a punt on.

The vote goes to BALLYNOE BOY, who showed more than enough on his debut at Catterick to suggest that there are races to be won with him. White Riot also found just one too good at Catterick starting out for this yard last month and he is feared most ahead of likely-looking newcomer The Mad Poet.

This could go to the newcomer THE MAD POET, whose top trainer Dan Skelton does very well in bumpers.

16:55 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 9f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (6/5 +36%) Opera Score	1.2 6/5(+36%)	(4) Opera Score 6/5, No Nay Never filly. Sister to 7f/1m winner Vibrato. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 1¼m-12.5f winner Shareta (won Yorkshire Oaks/Prix Vermeille). Likely type. Sister to a 7f/1m AW winner, out of well-related dam; notable connections; interesting.
3 2nd (3) (11/1 -120%) Manyana Blue	11 11/1(-120%)	(3) Manyana Blue 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/2, third of 9 in novice at Southwell (8.1f) 34 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Took a good hold last time but may settle better with hood applied; sets the standard.
5 3rd (5) (6/4 -9%) Victoria Harbour	1.5 6/4(-9%)	(5) Victoria Harbour 6/4, Frankel filly. Sister to useful 7f winner Zabeel Queen, closely related to 1¼m/11f winner Regal Director. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Dubawi. Interesting newcomer and no surprise to see her go well. Frankel filly; from a family that has served her owner well; respected debutante.
6 4th (6) (13/2 +0%) Warm Glow	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(6) Warm Glow 13/2, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, sixth of 11 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 32 days ago. Up in trip. Should have more to offer. Eyecatcher in 7f events; gives the strong impression this longer trip will suit.
1 5th (1) (200/1 -60%) Damzon	200 200/1(-60%)	(1) Damzon 200/1, Runner-up on second of 3 starts in bumpers. Little show in maiden/novice hurdles. Ordinary form in bumpers; below that level over hurdles; Flat debut.

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MANYANA BLUE has shown promise in finishing third on both starts to date and, stepped up in trip in a first-time hood today, she could put her experience to good use. That said, Frankel filly Victoria Harbour is related to a host of useful types and it would come as no surprise to see Karl Burke's charge go well on debut, while Opera Score makes plenty of appeal on paper too.

This can go to one of the newcomers, with VICTORIA HARBOUR narrowly preferred to Opera Score before betting clues.

The debutantes VICTORIA HARBOUR and Opera Score are particularly interesting in that order of preference.

17:02 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (13/2 +59%) Time To Bite	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(6) Time To Bite 13/2, Got back on the up when making all at Newton Abbot in May and backed that up with good second at Fakenham 13 days later. However, hasn't fired in 4 starts since returning from a break in October, stopping alarmingly quickly after 8 weeks off over C&D latest. Cracking chance judged on his form last May/June (2m5f, good); below form last four starts.
1 2nd (1) (1/1 +78%) Sea Invasion	1 1/1(+78%)	(1) Sea Invasion 1/1, Steadily progressive over hurdles for Chris Gordon last season but hasn't kicked on switched to fences for this yard this term. Mark continues to fall at least. This season has not gone well over fences, despite some minor honours and a falling mark.
4 3rd (4) (9/2 +10%) Bertie Wooster	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Bertie Wooster 9/2, Gained reward for consistency over hurdles when opening his account in handicap at Taunton (19f, good) last spring. However, he has yet to shine in this sphere, making hard work of things in this headgear at Wincanton latest. Chasing on last four starts, third of six runners on last two occasions but soundly beaten.
3 4th (3) (9/2 +18%) Tactical Affair	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Tactical Affair 9/2, Hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott last winter but mostly disappointing for this yard, including switched to fences last 2 starts. Some hope renewed by latest run (Fontwell 2m3f chase in December); another 3lb lower today.
2 5th (2) (9/1 -64%) Flash Gorcombe	9 9/1(-64%)	(2) Flash Gorcombe 9/1, Fourth chase win of his career when wide-margin winner at Exeter (heavy) on New Year's Day. That remains his standout effort this season, however. Scored by 16l here (2m3f, soft; 5 ran) on New Year's Day; two major backward steps since.
7 6th (7) (28/1 +15%) Forget You Not	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) Forget You Not 28/1, Mostly below par since his last win over C&D in October 2022. 9 lb out of the handicap. 291-day absence before tailed off on latest start; 9lb out of the handicap.

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FILANDERER has turned a corner of late, winning at Market Rasen in October before completing his double at Wincanton in January. This doesn't look the deepest of contests so, with the prospect of more to come, a further 5lb rise might not be enough to halt his winning streak. Sea Invasion's mark continues to fall and he must be of interest, especially with Chad Bament claiming 7lb aboard the gelding. Tactical Affair has few miles on the clock and he is another to consider.

The thriving FILANDERER is fancied to complete the hat-trick with all his rivals arriving with something to prove. Sea Invasion may emerge as the main threat off a sliding mark.

While a sudden about-turn can't be ruled out among the others, the most persuasive candidate from recent outings is FILANDERER (nap).

17:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (2/1 -33%) Apache Star	2 2/1(-33%)	(1) Apache Star 2/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 3/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago, deserving extra credit having been bumped at the start and also forced to challenge widest of all. Can end losing run. Has finished 1l third in three C&D contests since wearing blinkers; solid chance.
2 1st (2) (4/1 +27%) Kento	4 4/1(+27%)	(2) Kento 4/1, Below par both starts for this yard, seventh of 8 in handicap (18/1) at this course (6.1f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Maiden; below form in two runs for new yard; well treated on best efforts.
4 2nd (4) (7/2 -27%) Rebel Star	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(4) Rebel Star 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, fourth of 5 in novice at this C&D 64 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. May do better. Related to a few winners for her connections; open to progress on handicap debut.
3 3rd (3) (15/8 +53%) Under Curfew	1.875 15/8(+53%)	(3) Under Curfew 15/8, Course winner. Latest win here in February. 8/1, respectable fifth of 11 under a penalty in handicap at this course (6.1f) 21 days ago. Visor back on. Respected. Only 2-39 on AW but one of the wins came at this venue on penultimate start.

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Apache Star has been knocking at the door recently and he'll undoubtedly be popular under Billy Loughnane, as he chases the all-weather jockeys' championship title. However, it might pay to side with REBEL STAR. The daughter of Intrinsic has shown ability in novice/maiden events and moves into handicaps from a workable mark of 54. The first-time visor could help and, being a half-sister to seven-time winner Angle Land, it would come as no surprise were she to progress now. Under Curfew heads the remainder.

APACHE STAR continues to shape well over this C&D and this looks a good opportunity for him to end his losing run. Under Curfew is next best.

With improvement plausible, handicap debutante REBEL STAR is preferred. Apache Star is second choice.

17:35 Exeter Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	Class Runs	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
	3 1st (3) (30/100 -65%) Knockmoylan		0.3 30/100(-65%)																									(3) Knockmoylan 30/100, Fairly useful chaser at his best in Ireland and multiple point winner, including latest start (Feb 2). This looks an excellent opportunity to make a belated winning return to Rules. Hat-trick in points in March 2022 and he scored by 10l six weeks ago after long absence.
	1 2nd (1) (9/4 +44%) Grove Ash		2.25 9/4(+44%)																									(1) Grove Ash 9/4, Modest under Rules a few years ago. Dual point winner who made frame last time (Feb 16). 0-10 under rules; score in points is 2-21 but heavy defeats in his two starts this year.

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Just the two runners head to post and KNOCKMOYLAN could prove to be the strongest. The 10-year-old defied a 763-day absence to strike between the flags at Milborne St Andrew last month, when partnered by today's pilot William Biddick. With that run under his belt, he should go very close back under Rules, although Grove Ash won't go down without a fight.

An uninspiring match and recent point-winner KNOCKMOYLAN should have the measure of Grove Ash.

This looks the day on which KNOCKMOYLAN can get off the mark under rules, adding to his 4-7 tally in point-to-points.

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (100/1 -150%) Woburn	100 100/1(-150%)	(5) Woburn 100/1, Tasleet gelding. Half-brother to 6f-7f winner Boarhunt. Dam 5f-6f winner. Likely outsider on debut. Tasleet half-brother to a turf/AW winner; one of two newcomers in the field.
1 1st (1) (1/1 +60%) Aurora Majesty	1 1/1(+60%)	(1) Aurora Majesty 1/1, Sent off at odds on and made a winning start to his career in 7f Newcastle maiden 12 days ago. Evidently well regarded and there's almost certainly more to come. Won going away in 7f maiden at Newcastle for a promising debut; leading contender.
4 2nd (4) (15/8 +0%) Critical Aclaim	1.875 15/8(+0%)	(4) Critical Aclaim 15/8, Promising individual. 15/8, second of 9 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 27 days ago and the winner followed up in a handicap here on Saturday. Likely to improve and taken to go one better. Clear promise in 7f maiden at Kempton, beating all bar a subsequent scorer; respected.
6 3rd (6) (33/1 -408%) Up The Monk	33 33/1(-408%)	(6) Up The Monk 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Stepped up on debut when length fourth of 11 to Aviano over C&D (16/1) 15 days ago. Receives 7 lb from Marco Botti's charge this time but it may not be enough for him to turn the tables. Twice-raced colt who ties in with Aviano on C&D running last time.
2 4th (2) (5/1 -82%) Aviano	5 5/1(-82%)	(2) Aviano 5/1, 11/8 and tongue tied, won 11-runner C&D novice on debut 15 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Open to progress and should make a bold bid to defy the penalty. Refused to enter stalls on intended debut; got up in final strides in C&D event since.
3 5th (3) (18/1 +36%) The Hrse Horse	18 18/1(+36%)	(3) The Hrse Horse 18/1, 38,000 gns Invincible Spirit gelding. Half-brother to 1m/9f winner Showgal and 1¼m winner Orchard Keeper. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Best Name. Best watched on debut unless the betting vibes are strong. Refused to enter stalls at Kempton in December; gelded since; may play ball this time.

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Critical Aclaim bumped into an improver when filling the runner-up spot on her racecourse bow at Kempton recently and he should go close today, but the vote goes to AVIANO. Marco Botti's colt defeated an 82-rated rival over C&D on his debut, having been sent off as favourite, and a winner's penalty might not be enough to halt his progress. Newcastle scorer Aurora Majesty is also noted, while 38,000gns purchase The Hrse Horse warrants a market check.

CRITICAL ACLAIM shaped well when chasing home a subsequent handicap winner on his Kempton debut and might be able to take advantage of the weight he receives from debut winners Aviano and Aurora Majesty.

Solid CRITICAL ACLAIM is preferred in receipt of weight from Aurora Majesty and Aviano who both warrant respect nonetheless.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (33/1 -18%) Lupset Flossy Pop	33 33/1(-18%)	(11) Lupset Flossy Pop 33/1, One win from 34 starts. 9/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 27 days ago. Hollie Doyle takes the ride. Record is only 1-34 and it's a long time since the sole win.
8 1st (8) (11/4 +8%) Bold Suitor	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(8) Bold Suitor 11/4, Latest win at Chelmsford (1m) in September and has remained in form with 4 placed efforts since. Caught only late on having set a good pace when second of 9 on 7f Southwell reappearance 17 days ago. Bold show likely from a handy draw. Reappearance effort maintained his consistent run of form; very solid claims.
5 2nd (5) (6/1 +0%) Ravenglass	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Ravenglass 6/1, Won 9-runner classified event over C&D under Finley Marsh 7 days ago. Should be competitive under a penalty. Incurs a penalty for C&D classified win last week; similar type to Till It Shines.
4 3rd (4) (9/2 +55%) Devasboy	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(4) Devasboy 9/2, Thirty one runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 25 days ago, caught wide. Billy Loughnane takes over in the saddle this evening. Not discounted from a falling mark. Inconsistent for new yard, extending his long losing run.
10 4th (10) (12/1 +14%) Ajrad	12 12/1(+14%)	(10) Ajrad 12/1, Unreliable type. Won a C&D handicap in January but not in the same form twice since. Scored off 2lb lower over C&D in January; hindered by wide trip last time.
9 5th (9) (14/1 -40%) Coconut Bay	14 14/1(-40%)	(9) Coconut Bay 14/1, C&D classified event winner in February. Creditable second of 8 in another classified race here last week. Creditable second last week when bidding for a C&D classified double.
6 6th (6) (8/1 -7%) Voltaic	8 8/1(-7%)	(6) Voltaic 8/1, Course winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6f, 9/1) 31 days ago. One to consider under Rossa Ryan. The oldest contender but has a fighting chance off current mark.
7 7th (7) (9/1 -50%) Candy Warhol	9 9/1(-50%)	(7) Candy Warhol 9/1, Remains a maiden after 23 starts but last week's reappearance third of 10 over C&D was creditable. Placed several times over C&D but remains a longstanding maiden.
2 8th (2) (12/1 +52%) Flying Star	12 12/1(+52%)	(2) Flying Star 12/1, Unreliable type. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 20 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Again has frame possibilities but needs improvement to open her account.
1 9th (1) (9/1 -20%) Till It Shines	9 9/1(-20%)	(1) Till It Shines 9/1, Won 10-runner C&D classified event last Tuesday, finding plenty. Carries penalty. Off the mark in classified event here last Tuesday; has to overcome a 5lb penalty.
3 10th (3) (20/1 -82%) Galileo Glass	20 20/1(-82%)	(3) Galileo Glass 20/1, C&D winner. 9/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on first-time. Possibilities off current mark, provided he takes well to added cheekpieces.

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An eye-catcher on his return from a 192-day break when third over C&D last week, CANDY WARHOL may be winless through 23 starts, but this appeals as a perfect opportunity to finally get his head in front. Runner-up to a subsequent winner at Southwell last time out, Bold Suitor must be considered along with Till It Shines, who got off the mark in a classified stakes over C&D last Tuesday.

BOLD SUITOR is well drawn to attack towards the inside and can build on his promising reappearance second at Southwell. Last week's C&D scorer Ravenglass is second choice ahead of Tony Carroll's Voltaic.

Solid-looking BOLD SUITOR gets the verdict, ahead of Galileo Glass who may be helped by the cheekpieces.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (14/1 +44%) Baroque Pearl	14 14/1(+44%)	(11) Baroque Pearl 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at this C&D 36 days ago. Makes handicap debut. May show improvement on handicap debut with Hollie Doyle up for first time.
6 1st (6) (3/1 +33%) Pessoa	3 3/1(+33%)	(6) Pessoa 3/1, 3-time C&D winner. 13/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago. Should remain competitive. Four-time course winner; largely consistent form of late; not ruled out.
7 2nd (7) (3/1 +14%) Match Anthem	3 3/1(+14%)	(7) Match Anthem 3/1, C&D winner. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 7/2) 10 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Visor back on. Remains of interest. Form figures since November read 1142233; again holds a solid chance.
10 3rd (10) (18/1 0%) Barney's Bay	18 18/1(0%)	(10) Barney's Bay 18/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 8 days ago, faring best of those held up. Far from consistent for current stable; not solid.
1 4th (1) (14/1 +36%) Nevernay	14 14/1(+36%)	(1) Nevernay 14/1, ln a first-time hood and tongue strap, last of 8 in handicap (10/1) at this course (6.1f) 43 days ago. Placed over C&D in November; not in the same form since and remains a maiden.
4 5th (4) (100/1 -100%) Bitcoin Profit	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Bitcoin Profit 100/1, Course winner. 100/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (8.6f). Off 150 days. Hooded for 1st time. Needs a big revival in first-time hood on reappearance.
5 6th (5) (9/2 -13%) Sam's Hope	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Sam's Hope 9/2, Creditable second of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago, no match for winner. Enters calculations. Best effort since joining current stable when runner-up at Southwell last time.
9 7th (9) (33/1 -106%) Kapparis Kid	33 33/1(-106%)	(9) Kapparis Kid 33/1, Latest win at Southwell in February and ran at lot better than on stable debut when third of 9 in minor event (50/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Ran respectably in C&D classified event last week; 0-14 in handicaps.
2 8th (2) (13/2 +19%) Dumfries	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(2) Dumfries 13/2, One win from 21 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D. Off 145 days but has gone well fresh before. Lacks recent match practice and it's two years since his sole win.
3 9th (3) (7/1 -17%) Pembrokeshire	7 7/1(-17%)	(3) Pembrokeshire 7/1, Shaped as if in need of the outing when seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 7/2) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Possibilities off a reduced mark provided he takes well to added cheekpieces.
8 10th (8) (14/1 -75%) Heavenly Fire	14 14/1(-75%)	(8) Heavenly Fire 14/1, C&D winner who shaped as if back in form when fourth of 8 in minor event at this C&D (15/2) 7 days ago, slowly away. Not dismissed. Won off this mark over C&D in January but benefited from a pace collapse.

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Wind surgery looked to have a positive impact on SAM'S HOPE when runner-up over at Southwell last time out, and a 2lb rise should not inconvenience her too much as she looks to gain a first success since last March. Placed on each of his last four starts, Match Anthem is likely to be thereabouts again, while Dumfries continues to drop in the handicap. Pembrokeshire and Pessoa cannot be ruled out either.

MATCH ANTHEM has been shaping up well lately and is taken to notch a third career win. Sam's Hope was no match for a well-treated rival at Southwell on his most recent outing, but there's certainly no disgrace in that and she can go well once more, while Dumfries is capable fresh and also enters calculations.

Southwell runner-up SAM'S HOPE remains on a handy mark and is taken to go one better. Match Anthem is second choice.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (13/2 0%) I Can't Believe	6.5 13/2(0%)	(8) I Can't Believe 13/2, C&D winner in January. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1m, 3/1) 40 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Successful in sole C&D attempt and is interesting back in this scenario.
10 1st (10) (22/1 +21%) Flatley	22 22/1(+21%)	(10) Flatley 22/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at this course (7.2f) 71 days ago. Back up in trip and cheekpieces refitted. Needs to raise his game. Out of sorts since last success.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 -11%) Mariner	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(1) Mariner 10/3, Won 8-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D 28 days ago by head from Charlatan, all out. 4 lb rise looks about right and he should be on the premises once more. Opened his account in C&D contest last month, beating Charlatan; may build on that win.
11 3rd (11) (9/2 +0%) Charlatan	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(11) Charlatan 9/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in January. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (13/8) 21 days ago, left with too much to do. Solid each-way chance. Has a record of 4-5 in AW contests under Callum Shepherd and warrants respect.
6 4th (6) (15/2 +17%) Visibility	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(6) Visibility 15/2, Six-time course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 4 days ago. Would have a serious chance if able to bounce back. Nine AW wins, the most recent in October; has lacked consistency since.
3 5th (3) (9/2 +31%) King Of Speed	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(3) King Of Speed 9/2, Three-time C&D winner, the latest gained in February. Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 13/2) 7 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Looks competitive on form. Has gained all AW wins over C&D, the most recent on penultimate start; in the mix.
7 6th (7) (11/4 +61%) Claxton Bay	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(7) Claxton Bay 11/4, Winner at Beverley in September. 6/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 41 days ago. 0-14 on the AW but he's on a workable mark and claims if the first-time visor has the desired effect. Yard also saddles I Can't Believe. Consistent this year; possibilities provided he takes well to first-time visor.
2 7th (2) (22/1 +21%) Young Fire	22 22/1(+21%)	(2) Young Fire 22/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 33/1) 36 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a major way. Needs to step up on his 2025 efforts but could prove resurgent in this grade.
5 8th (5) (16/1 +11%) Distinction	16 16/1(+11%)	(5) Distinction 16/1, Course winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. 10/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 52 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Has work to do. Balance of recent form suggests he's set for a supporting role.
9 9th (9) (28/1 -40%) Tambourine Dream	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Tambourine Dream 28/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 16/1) when last seen 155 days ago. Back up in trip on debut for new yard. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Nine-race maiden for James Fanshawe; heed the market signals on yard debut.

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

This can go the way of MARINER, who saw off the reopposing Charlatan (second) by a head when scoring over C&D last month, and he reopposes that rival on 6lb better terms. Jennie Candlish's charge has the services of jockey George Wood to call upon again, and it may be that course specialist King Of Speed gives him the most to think about. I Can't Believe and Visibility are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

I CAN'T BELIEVE has improved since fitted with a visor, including a C&D win in January. Two good efforts have followed and he can regain the winning thread, perhaps at the chief expense of last month's C&D 1-2 Mariner and Charlatan. The selection's stablemate Claxton Bay and King of Speed are others to consider.

Reunited with Callum Shepherd, CHARLATAN gets the percentage call. Mariner ties in closely with the selection.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (11/4 +39%) Rumba Bay	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(3) Rumba Bay 11/4, Winner at Chelmsford in February. 4/1, good third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 20 days ago. Has good chance on form. First and a close third on last two outings, both from rear over 7f on Polytrack.
6 2nd (6) (20/1 -11%) Woodhay Whisper	20 20/1(-11%)	(6) Woodhay Whisper 20/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 14/1) 22 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Hood back on and she looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Drawn wide on what's only her second race over this far, after a modest show last October.
10 3rd (10) (22/1 +33%) Trust Sergei	22 22/1(+33%)	(10) Trust Sergei 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in maiden at this course (7.2f, 250/1) 22 days ago. Makes limited appeal on this handicap debut. No solid claims but now he makes his handicap debut.
4 4th (4) (66/1 -65%) Elland Road Girl	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Elland Road Girl 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving David O'Meara when seventh of 8 in handicap (20/1) at this course (5.1f) 22 days ago. Others preferred. 7th of eight on handicap debut for new connections here (5f; 20-1, tongue tied first time).
2 5th (2) (7/2 +36%) Royal Accord	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(2) Royal Accord 7/2, First run since leaving Alice Haynes when 3¾ lengths seventh of 9 to Causin A Commotion in handicap at this C&D (7/4) 28 days ago, never nearer. Needs to raise his game. Favourite for yard debut here (6f) last month, having been gelded, only to blow the start.
12 6th (12) (33/1 +34%) Hala Joza	33 33/1(+34%)	(12) Hala Joza 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, first run since leaving David Loughnane when last of 8 in handicap at this course (5.1f) 10 days ago, not knocked about. Readily passed over. Caught the eye of the Stewards when never dangerous over 5f here on recent stable debut.
11 7th (11) (11/2 -10%) Freak Encounter	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(11) Freak Encounter 11/2, Winner at Lingfield in January. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 9/4) 20 days ago, doing too much too soon. Drop back to 6f could be just what he needs. 1m win in January with first blinkers; free-going front-runner this year at 1m/7f.
1 8th (1) (15/2 -88%) Bank On Kent	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(1) Bank On Kent 15/2, Winner at Southwell in February. 15/8, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this course (5.1f) 10 days ago. Enters calculations off the same mark. 14th attempt when off mark at Southwell (6f); creditable third here (5f) eight days later.
7 9th (7) (33/1 -18%) College Witch	33 33/1(-18%)	(7) College Witch 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good 2 lengths sixth of 10 to Bank On Kent in handicap (80/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 18 days ago, never nearer. Shapes as though a stiffer test would be ideal. Late gains in handicap debut at Southwell (6f) when 2l 6th of ten after trouble in running.
9 10th (9) (10/1 -33%) Due Respect	10 10/1(-33%)	(9) Due Respect 10/1, Three lengths eighth of 10 to Bank On Kent in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 18 days ago, finishing with running left. Could have a part to play granted better luck-in-running this time. Yet to threaten seriously but with trouble in running for new yard; needs a second look.
5 11th (5) (4/1 -14%) Causin A Commotion	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Causin A Commotion 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 17/2, good fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 6 days ago, not clear run. Not taken lightly. Two Wolverhampton wins this winter; no room in closing stages at Newcastle six days ago.

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

A return to 5f was enough to thwart BANK ON KENT in his double bid here 10 days ago, but David Evans' charge won over 6f the time before and makes plenty of appeal now back up in distance. The son of Massaat races off an unchanged mark and this looks a good opportunity for him to regain the winning thread. The biggest danger may emerge from Rumba Bay, who arrives on the back of a solid third off this mark at Kempton. Causin A Commotion is the pick of the remainder.

This drop in trip could be a good move for FREAK ENCOUNTER, who faded close home after doing too much too soon in a 7f Kempton handicap last time. Rumba Bay, who was a couple of places ahead of the selection in that race, may also benefit from this drop back to 6f and she is feared most ahead of stablemate Bank On Kent and Due Respect.

She will probably be coming from off the pace and therefore need a bit of luck in running but RUMBA BAY gets the vote.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (150/1 -50%) Silk Bird	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Silk Bird 150/1, 200/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 38 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tailed off on her three runs for a new yard this winter, following a long absence.
8 1st (8) (11/10 +27%) Forest Spirit	1.1 11/10(+27%)	(8) Forest Spirit 11/10, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (7/1) by 5 lengths at Southwell (12.1f) 3 days ago. Hard to beat off same mark. Escapes a penalty for Saturday's 5l win in an apprentice handicap at Southwell.
3 2nd (3) (16/1 -100%) Dibble Dabble	16 16/1(-100%)	(3) Dibble Dabble 16/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 16 in handicap (7/1) at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft). Off 162 days. Below par when last seen but a break may have helped and she's on a competitive mark.
5 3rd (5) (28/1 -12%) Miss Applejack	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Miss Applejack 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Poor winner at 20f over hurdles. Fourth of 8 in novice (40/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Bumper and handicap hurdle winner who is not ruled out in her first Flat handicap.
4 4th (4) (5/1 +75%) Cloudside Rock	5 5/1(+75%)	(4) Cloudside Rock 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, good fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 45 days ago, not knocked about. Only fifth over C&D on last month's handicap debut but may improve for that run.
6 5th (6) (9/1 -157%) Starfighter	9 9/1(-157%)	(6) Starfighter 9/1, 4-time C&D winner. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 28 days ago, conceding first run. Can give a good account. Two C&D wins in January and close second over C&D last time; solid claims.
1 6th (1) (10/1 +50%) Aikhal	10 10/1(+50%)	(1) Aikhal 10/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. Visored for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 28 days ago. His mark continues to tumble but he's finished down the field on all three runs this year.
2 7th (2) (18/1 -80%) Pysanka	18 18/1(-80%)	(2) Pysanka 18/1, 4-time C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. 10/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, not clear run. All four wins have come over C&D but hasn't really threatened over C&D on last three runs.
9 8th (9) (4/1 +11%) Harry The Haggler	4 4/1(+11%)	(9) Harry The Haggler 4/1, Latest win at Southwell in February. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Chelmsford City (10f) 10 days ago. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt. Won at Southwell last month; not quite at same level since but may be able to bounce back.

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

Having opened her account with ease in an apprentice handicap at Southwell three days ago, FOREST SPIRIT is sure to prove popular. Michael Bell's filly escapes a penalty for that breakthrough victory and she's likely to go close if coping with a quick turnaround. Starfighter has proved a model of consistency in recent months and a 1lb nudge up in the ratings is unlikely to prevent another bold bid, while Harry The Haggler should appreciate a return to his last winning trip.

FOREST SPIRIT was a wide-margin winner at Southwell on Saturday so has obvious claims turned out quickly off the same mark. Harry The Haggler and Starfighter look best of the others.

This is all about FOREST SPIRIT (nap), who escapes a penalty for Saturday's 5l win in an apprentice handicap at Southwell.

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