1 Wednesday 19th March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Wednesday 19th March 2025

There were 21 Races on Wednesday 19th March 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 6 races at Huntingdon, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 19th March 2025

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

14:20 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 1 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	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
	3 1st (3) (11/8 +0%) Yealand		1.375 11/8(+0%)																									(3) Yealand 11/8, Twice a winner over hurdles last season (including at this meeting) and showed benefit of his comeback run when making a successful chase debut at Doncaster (20.5f) in December. Showed a good attitude when resuming winning ways at Newcastle 5 weeks ago and big chance of following up here. Has form figures of 1231 over fences; scored over hurdles on this card last year; solid.

LTO Selection:hiden content,

A progressive sort this season, YEALAND got back to winning ways with a determined performance at Newcastle last month and a 3lb rise for that success may not be enough to prevent him from following up. Galunggung won over shorter at Carlisle last time out and he may improve for going back up in trip, while Hermino AA is of interest returned to chasing for his in-form connections.

YEALAND and Galunggung are both progressive but the former looks the better handicapped of the pair so gets the vote to win at this meeting for the second season running.

Solid YEALAND is taken to win on this card for the second year in a row. Galunggung is second choice.

14:35 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 1st (2) (10/11 +83%) Datsalrightcharlie	0.909091 10/11(+83%)	(2) Datsalrightcharlie 10/11, Needed experience when tenth of 16 in bumper (9/2) at Doncaster (good to soft) on debut 54 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Has potential. Never dangerous on bumper debut but betting move suggested much better was expected.
5 2nd (5) (16/1 +84%) Apieceovfortune	16 16/1(+84%)	(5) Apieceovfortune 16/1, Poor form in 2 bumpers/hurdles. Beaten about 35l on both hurdling starts, the latter over C&D maiden this month.
3 \|PU\| (3) (5/1 +75%) Lightning Maqueen	5 5/1(+75%)	(3) Lightning Maqueen 5/1, Showed promise in bumpers last season. Remote last of 5 on Newbury hurdle debut on reappearance after wind surgery 19 days ago. Early days but he needs to leave that well behind. Well beaten on last month's hurdling debut; this race is easier but he still looks risky.
4 \|PU\| (4) (15/8 +66%) Scottish Anthem	1.875 15/8(+66%)	(4) Scottish Anthem 15/8, Fairly useful but irresolute handicapper on Flat (stays 1¾m), below form last 3 starts in 2024. Sold from Simon & Ed Crisford for 26,000 gns in January. Should have the ability to make an impact over hurdles. Useful at up to 2m on the Flat; major player if he takes adequately to hurdling.

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Point-to-point winner BUCKNA hasn't finished outside of the first three home on each of his four starts under Rules and sets the standard in this contest with a rating of 118. The five-year-old should have no issues with this step back up in distance and makes plenty of appeal. More was expected of Datsalrightcharlie on his sole bumper start at Doncaster in January, but he could prove a different proposition on his first start over hurdles. Any market confidence behind hurdling newcomer Scottish Anthem would be interesting.

This looks an excellent opportunity for BUCKNA to land a first win over hurdles. Better was seemingly expected of Datsalrightcharlie on his bumper debut (went off at 9/2 in a big field) and he can step up on that run and given Warren Greatrex's charge most to do.

Scottish Anthem was a very talented Flat racer but BUCKNA sets a fairly good hurdling standard and gets the nod.

14:50 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
5 (5) (200/1 -100%) Our Rosie	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Our Rosie 200/1, Offered little in bumpers and fared no better when pulled up both starts over hurdles last month. Looks firmly up against it again. Didn't show much in bumpers and pulled up on both hurdle starts.
2 1st (2) (9/4 +50%) High Dancer	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(2) High Dancer 9/4, Point winner ran to a fair level when third at Kelso on his hurdles debut. Failed to progress when fourth at Wetherby (2m, heavy) in December but latest effort at Musselburgh 45 days ago best excused having been brought down at the fifth. Not ruled out. Point winner; promising third on hurdle debut; lesser run followed but he's not ruled out.
1 2nd (1) (3/1 -9%) Cahier's Den	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Cahier's Den 3/1, Won second of 2 outings in Irish points in May and showed something like his hurdles debut form following a couple of lesser efforts when second in 10-runner Newcastle maiden (16.9f) 25 days ago. Had run of the race then but good chance here, nevertheless. Point winner who has finished second on 2 of his 4 hurdle starts; could have part to play.
3 3rd (3) (6/5 -80%) Pike Road	1.2 6/5(-80%)	(3) Pike Road 6/5, Yeats gelding who has run to a fair level switched to hurdles, runner-up first 2 starts and in process of running well when falling 3 out in a Ludlow maiden (23.8f) 4 weeks ago. Looks the one to beat dropping down further in trip. Two-time maiden hurdle runner-up who holds leading form claims.
6 4th (6) (12/1 +64%) Shorten Sassy	12 12/1(+64%)	(6) Shorten Sassy 12/1, Telescope filly who unseated early on debut at Ludlow and took time to warm to her task when an ultimately well-beaten eighth in a Huntingdon mares' maiden (20.6f) 4 weeks ago. Probable type for staying handicaps moving forward. Not devoid of promise at Huntingdon on second start but others have stronger claims.
4 5th (4) (80/1 -60%) Seeyainthesuninn	80 80/1(-60%)	(4) Seeyainthesuninn 80/1, Half-brother to numerous winners, including bumper winner/useful hurdler Zulu Oscar, but never figured in bumpers and fared no better in a first-time hood when well-beaten sixth of 7 in Kelso novice hurdle 33 days ago. Can only be watched. Down the field in his three bumpers and tailed off at 200-1 on last month's hurdle debut.

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PIKE ROAD looked to be in control from the front when falling three out at Ludlow last month and Martin Keighley's charge can gain compensation on the drop in distance. His form sets the standard and he should have too much for Cahier's Den, who bounced back to form with a promising runner-up effort over 2m1f at Newcastle most recently. Brought down on his latest start at Musselburgh, High Dancer cannot be ruled out either.

PIKE ROAD sets the standard and, having looked set to run creditably prior to falling at Ludlow latest, he's the one to beat dropping down in trip. Cahier's Den and High Dancer can give Martin Keighley's 6-y-o most to think about.

This could be a good opportunity for PIKE ROAD to get off the mark. High Dancer may be the chief threat ahead of Cahier's Den.

15:05 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
3 1st (3) (2/1 +50%) Cuban Court	2 2/1(+50%)	(3) Cuban Court 2/1, Bumper winner who belatedly opened his hurdles account with cheekpieces reapplied at Doncaster in December. Matched that form when third on both subsequent outings and, although he keeps creeping up in the weights, he ought to be competitive again. Placed twice since breakthrough win at Doncaster in December; respected.
2 2nd (2) (9/1 +25%) Tarbat Ness	9 9/1(+25%)	(2) Tarbat Ness 9/1, Not really threatened in a handful of starts over hurdles thus far, merely matching his previous form running in a handicap for the first time in this sphere when fifth at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) just over 3 weeks ago. Others more appealing. Dual Flat winner; only beaten about 9l on recent handicap hurdle debut; a possible.
4 3rd (4) (11/8 -10%) Tara Iti	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(4) Tara Iti 11/8, Ran poorly on yard debut on the Flat but, subject of strong support back over hurdles, justified it in emphatic style refitted with cheekpieces when running away with 9-runner event at this course (15.8f, good) last week. Back up in trip and has to be of obvious interest under a penalty. Won quite comfortably over 2m here a week ago and commands respect under 7lb penalty.
7 4th (7) (7/1 +13%) Ray's The One	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Ray's The One 7/1, On a long losing run but returned to form back off his proper mark when third of 9 at this C&D (good to soft) just under 6 weeks ago. Percentage call is to look elsewhere for win purposes. Posted sound effort when placed over C&D last month but last hurdle win was in 2022.
6 5th (6) (8/1 +33%) Jassur Des Brosses	8 8/1(+33%)	(6) Jassur Des Brosses 8/1, Modest maiden hurdler who made a creditable return from 5 months off when fourth of 9 over C&D last month. Not so good upped markedly in trip back here (25f, good to soft) last time so needs to bounce back. Looked stretched by 3m1f here last time; a possible if judged on earlier C&D fourth.

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TARA ITI readily justified favouritism over 2m at this venue last week and has a 7lb penalty to carry. Provided he can prove as effective over this longer trip with Sam Twiston-Davies booked, he could prove hard to beat. Cuban Court produced another fair effort when third at Doncaster at the start of the month and might get involved off only 1lb higher. Of the remainder, Ray's The One makes the most appeal.

Tara Iti will no doubt be popular having landed a touch here last week but he may have to play second fiddle to KALISTA LOVE, who has very few miles on the clock and has had a breathing operation since her underwhelming handicap debut at Southwell 11 weeks ago. Cuban Court arrives in top form, so he can edge out Jassur des Brosses for third.

Tara Iti is respected but preference is for CUBAN COURT (nap), who has remained in very good form since his win in December.

15:20 Haydock Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 1st (1) (1/2 +19%) Jarrive De Mee	0.5 1/2(+19%)	(1) Jarrive De Mee 1/2, Authorized gelding who saw off a next-time-out winner to make a successful hurdles debut at Thurles in November and made it 2-2 despite being made to work hard at Catterick (19.3f) in January. Still, he remains open to improvement for top Irish yard and shortlisted back down in trip. Made it 2-2 over hurdles in January; could have lots more to offer for top Irish yard.
2 2nd (2) (13/8 -48%) Starcrossed Lover	1.625 13/8(-48%)	(2) Starcrossed Lover 13/8, Confirmed the promise he'd shown in Ireland for Colm Murphy when easily winning first 2 starts in maiden/novice hurdles this winter. Seemingly not himself when distant sixth in Grade 2 company latest and should bounce back in these calmer waters. Two impressive wins before Grade 2 flop at Kempton; leading contender back down in grade.
4 3rd (4) (150/1 +25%) Dante's Inferno	150 150/1(+25%)	(4) Dante's Inferno 150/1, Ran to a fair level first 2 starts in bumpers. However, well held on final outing last season and showed nothing in trio of hurdle outings for present stable. Very hard to make a case for. Tailed off/pulled up this season on first three hurdle starts; hard to fancy.
5 4th (5) (125/1 +17%) Love Is A Rose	125 125/1(+17%)	(5) Love Is A Rose 125/1, Flat-bred mare who has been struggling to make any meaningful impact in that sphere in recent months. Hard to envisage her getting involved now hurdling. Very modest maiden on the Flat and a win on today's hurdle debut would be a huge shock.

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A comfortable winner of his two career outings, including last time out when sent over to Catterick, JARRIVE DE MEE sets the standard for the all-conquering Willie Mullins stable and he can land the hat-trick on the drop in trip. Starcrossed Lover was never involved when upped in grade at Kempton last time out, but he should be much more at home at this level, while Break Point is likely to improve for his jumps debut at Warwick recently.

STARCROSSED LOVER marked himself down as a useful novice in the making before a below-par display in Grade 2 company at Kempton 25 days ago. He's well worth another chance to get back on the up and is narrowly selected to come out on top ahead of Irish raider Jarrive de Mee, who understandably commands plenty of respect from the all-conquering Mullins' yard.

The Willie Mullins-trained Jarrive De Mee holds strong claims but STARCROSSED LOVER is taken to bounce back with a win.

15:35 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 (2) (10/1 +0%) Victory Club	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) Victory Club 10/1, Landed a bumper for Dan Skelton in 2022. Missed whole of following year but offered more when runner-up in a Wincanton maiden a year ago. Yet to fire this term, though made more of an impact off reduced mark here latest. Should make a chaser (point winner). Didn't run badly here on latest hurdling start and may fare better now chasing.
4 1st (4) (3/1 +25%) Iskar D'airy	3 3/1(+25%)	(4) Iskar D'airy 3/1, A fair 2m winner over hurdles but has yet to offer much in a pair of handicap chases at Lingfield and this C&D either side of Christmas. Tongue strap re-applied. Twice well beaten on soft ground this season but may fare better now back on good going.
3 2nd (3) (11/4 -38%) Superstylin	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(3) Superstylin 11/4, Went close at Lingfield on return and in better form than recent form figures suggest. Becoming well treated so needs considering. Ran quite well when third at Lingfield last month but may prefer ground slower than good.
5 3rd (5) (7/4 +36%) Tropical Talent	1.75 7/4(+36%)	(5) Tropical Talent 7/4, Modest/hurdler chaser. Not so good of late (well backed last time) but is on a winning mark back over fences. Narrow winner off this mark last spring but has fitness to prove after 134-day break.
1 4th (1) (7/1 -100%) Jaitroplaclasse	7 7/1(-100%)	(1) Jaitroplaclasse 7/1, Lightly raced for Nicky Henderson. Acquired by new connections for £7,000 and left chase/yard debut well behind 5 months on when third at Bangor 3 weeks ago. May have more to offer still. Low-mileage 6yo; decent third on heavy going last month; player if handling good ground.

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JAITROPLACLASSE took a big step forward from his first chase start when third on heavy ground at Bangor last month, and he goes off an unchanged mark. With the likelihood of more to come, he may be the one to beat. Superstylin was a disappointing favourite when only third at Lingfield last time, but he would be foolish to dismiss. Iskar D'airy is the pick of the remainder.

SUPERSTYLIN is on a nice mark on the pick of his form and could have his ideal conditions here. Tropical Talent failed to meet expectations when last seen in November but he's on a winning mark back over fences.

He's unproven on good ground but JAITROPLACLASSE ran well on heavy going last month and may still have significant potential.

15:50 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 1st (2) (11/2 +69%) Could Be Trouble	5.5 11/2(+69%)	(2) Could Be Trouble 11/2, Patchy record but won mares' handicap at Hexham (20.1f) in October and a good third at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) in November. Probably needed the run after 13 weeks off at Wetherby 3 weeks ago, though others still more persuasive. Visor on 1st time. Six-time winner over hurdles but very inconsistent in recent years; headgear switched here.
6 2nd (6) (9/4 +55%) Wrappedinrubies	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(6) Wrappedinrubies 9/4, Placed once from 3 starts over hurdles last season and took a step forward when winning mares' handicap at Catterick (19.3f, good) on return. Below-par effort at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) last time, but she could bounce back upped in trip with cheekpieces added. Shade disappointing last time but won on handicap debut two runs ago; still unexposed.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +50%) Kazontherazz	4 4/1(+50%)	(4) Kazontherazz 4/1, Stepped up on recent run when third at Ludlow (21.2f) in December. However, not in the same form both starts since, fifth past the post at Warwick (26f, heavy) 26 days ago (subsequently disqualified after rider weighed in light). Cheekpieces now reached for. Placed in December but has mixed record this season and has not won since 2021.
7 4th (7) (25/1 -39%) Ezmerellda	25 25/1(-39%)	(7) Ezmerellda 25/1, Modest maiden on Flat but made second start over hurdles a winning one at Doncaster (16.6f) in December 2023. However, form has gone the wrong way this season, last of 7 at Wolverhampton (14f) back on the level last month. First run for yard after leaving Alan King. Hurdle winner for Alan King last term; recently sold for 1,400gns after very poor Flat run.
5 \|F\| (5) (9/2 +44%) Eileen's Orders	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(5) Eileen's Orders 9/2, Mid-division in 2 bumpers, before showing promise when placed both starts in mares' novice hurdles. Has run to a similar level in handicaps the last twice, fourth of 8 at Doncaster (20.8f, good) 17 days ago, and she could be in the mix. In the frame all four hurdling starts, the last two in handicaps; bit more needed today.

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Having displayed a willing attitude to open her account under Rules at Lingfield last month, there should be more to come from PRESENTING DOY. Emma Lavelle's mare enters handicaps off what looks a workable mark and she's fancied to follow up. Wrappedinrubies is the main danger given she'll like the ground and now sports first-time cheekpieces. Kazontherazz is next best.

PRESENTING DOY has made a promising start over hurdles, opening her account at the second attempt at Lingfield last month, and she can follow up with more still to offer as goes she handicapping. Wrappedinrubies could be the danger.

She only scraped home when 2-5 at Lingfield but PRESENTING DOY had made a very promising rules debut three weeks earlier.

16:07 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 1st (1) (1/3 +73%) Wolf Moon	0.333333 1/3(+73%)	(1) Wolf Moon 1/3, Pether's Moon gelding belied 50/1 odds in making a promising start under Rules when second in C&D novice hurdle in January. Confirmed that promise under a change of tactics when scoring at Southwell last month and there's better to come. Leading player carrying a penalty. His second here in January reads well and then did it comfortably enough at Southwell.
3 2nd (3) (11/4 -129%) Galactic Charm	2.75 11/4(-129%)	(3) Galactic Charm 11/4, Fairly useful Flat performer who went one better than on hurdling debut when scoring at Fontwell on Boxing Day. Out of his depth next start but back on song in headgear for the first time over hurdles when runner-up at Sandown (16f, good to soft) earlier in the month. Big chance. Useful on the Flat and has run well in three of his four hurdles; strong form claims.
6 3rd (6) (20/1 +0%) Gregorians Star	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Gregorians Star 20/1, Knew what was required when making a winning start in a Ludlow bumper in November. Well beaten in a listed event at Cheltenham 8 weeks later and little to shout about on both efforts in this sphere last month. Looks one for handicaps after this. Tongue tie applied. The form of his bumper win at Ludlow is nothing to shout about and comfortably held since.
5 4th (5) (16/1 -129%) Walkingtheline	16 16/1(-129%)	(5) Walkingtheline 16/1, From the family of a useful chaser and has shown ability in making the frame in a couple of Uttoxeter bumpers. Possibly unsuited by softer ground than previously in a C&D bumper back in January and now makes her hurdling debut. Market check advised. First two runs were promising and perhaps she resented the soft ground here two months ago.
2 5th (2) (200/1 -100%) Snitterfield	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) Snitterfield 200/1, No better than mid-field in bumpers/maiden hurdles so hard to envisage him featuring this side of handicaps. Finished well behind Wolf Moon at Southwell and was no better back there 16 days ago.

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WOLF MOON showed improvement from first to second start when scoring at Southwell last time out, and good ground should not inconvenience him as he looks to follow up under a penalty. Bouncing back to form with a promising runner-up effort on handicap debut at Sandown, Galactic Charm must enter calculations, along with Walkingtheline, who makes her debut over hurdles and could improve.

A potential match between GALACTIC CHARM and Wolf Moon, with preference for the former who quickly got back to form in a more suitable grade when finishing runner-up at Sandown 11 days ago. Ben Pauling's 5-y-o is open to further improvement, but conceding 10 lb to the selection may well prove beyond him. Hurdling-debutante Walkingtheline rounds off the shortlist.

Wolf Moon is a nice prospect but GALACTIC CHARM could have too much speed for him under these conditions.

16:25 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 28f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
5 (5) (2/1 -6%) Wal Buck's	2 2/1(-6%)	(5) Wal Buck's 2/1, Encouraging signs over hurdles and is improving over fences, cosily accounting for 5 rivals in a 25.6f Haydock handicap. Made novicey mistakes when third off revised mark at Uttoxeter since and remains with potential. Lightly raced 6yo could have untapped potential now tackling a marathon trip; respected.
3 1st (3) (5/2 +67%) Regarde	2.5 5/2(+67%)	(3) Regarde 5/2, Improved switched to chasing last season, winning at Huntingdon on first 2 starts. Resumed winning ways at Kempton on return before good third at Ascot. Never appeared to be going with much enthusiasm at Exeter in December but might have had a problem given subsequent absence (has had wind op). The step up in trip could be a positive move if he's back on song; wind op since last time.
4 2nd (4) (5/4 +55%) Duke Of Deception	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(4) Duke Of Deception 5/4, Mixed record this season but arrives on the back of a good second at Warwick 10 days ago, clear of the rest, so big shout off the same mark with a repeat. Good second off this mark at Warwick ten days ago; in the mix if backing up that effort.
2 3rd (2) (11/4 +39%) Rockinastorm	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(2) Rockinastorm 11/4, Having a very good season, scoring at Ludlow and Wetherby before an excellent second at Ascot. This sort of trip seemed to stretch him at Bangor since but that was on heavy ground. Worth another chance to prove his stamina on better ground here. Weakened over 3m5f but worth another go at a marathon trip now back on better ground.
1 4th (1) (8/1 +27%) Amateur	8 8/1(+27%)	(1) Amateur 8/1, Has an all-or-nothing profile and pulled up next 4 starts after making a winning return at Ffos Las and offered limited encouragement when fifth at Newbury latest. 12yo who has very patchy record nowadays, but there were encouraging signs last time.

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Duke Of Deception returned to form with a solid second at Warwick 10 days ago and he must enter the reckoning off an unchanged mark. However, those recent exertions could leave the eight-year-old vulnerable and WAL BUCK'S rates as the most solid proposition. The Buck's Boum gelding's jumping wasn't the most fluent when finishing third at Uttoxeter in January, but he makes grand appeal returning to the scene of his last triumph. The downgraded Amateur is also noted.

The vote goes to progressive novice WAL BUCK'S, who still has room for improvement. Duke of Deception is the obvious threat having been a good second off this mark at Warwick 10 days ago.

The lightly raced 6yo course winner WAL BUCK'S has shaped as though he could be suited by this sort of test and he earns the vote.

16:42 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
2 1st (2) (85/40 -31%) Camino Rocio	2.125 85/40(-31%)	(2) Camino Rocio 85/40, Improved upon joining present yard with a visor fitted, making it 4 wins in 5 starts when seeing off 5 rivals over 3m at Market Rasen 4 weeks ago. Another 6 lb rise makes life harder but further progress can't be discounted in his current mood. Made it 3-3 under Sean Bowen last time and a further 6lb rise looks manageable.
5 2nd (5) (13/8 +28%) Kapamazov	1.625 13/8(+28%)	(5) Kapamazov 13/8, Remains winless but he pulled well clear of the rest when caught late on over C&D last Wednesday. Will be hard to beat if last week's race hasn't left a mark. He moved well for much of the race when narrowly denied last week over C&D (good).
1 3rd (1) (14/1 -100%) Red Nika	14 14/1(-100%)	(1) Red Nika 14/1, Point winner. Went agonisingly close to a first success under Rules in 3m Chepstow handicap chase (good to soft) in November but 2 lesser runs have followed (remote third back at Chepstow latterly). The ground was too soft when trying this headgear last time; could run well.
4 4th (4) (8/1 +50%) Ballynaheer	8 8/1(+50%)	(4) Ballynaheer 8/1, Fair hurdler winner. Bright start to chase career when placed in handicaps around 3m at Uttoxeter and Wincanton in the autumn but the wheels have come off since, pulling up at Taunton when last seen around the turn of the year. Off since pulling up in December but he's temptingly treated if he's back in good form.
3 \|PU\| (3) (7/2 +30%) Gentleman's Relish	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) Gentleman's Relish 7/2, Bumper winner. Didn't progress as might have been hoped over hurdles but he showed an aptitude for chasing when fourth of 7 in 3m Kempton handicap last month. Needs to build on that now. Bumper winner and placed over hurdles; well held on chase debut but this looks easier.

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CAMINO ROCIO has been a revelation since joining new connections this season, and he was never for catching when making all at Market Rasen last time out, for which he has been raised 6lb. The seven-year-old is likely to have plenty more to come and gets the vote ahead of Kapamazov, who ran a career best when narrowly denied over C&D last week. Red Nika should be suited by going back up in trip.

If KAPAMAZOV can cope with the quick turnaround after his big run here last week he should take a bit of stopping off the same mark. The prolific Camino Rocio is the obvious threat.

There should be a big run in GENTLEMAN'S RELISH who faces an easier assignment than on his chase debut.

16:52 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 (4) (13/2 +19%) Havana Gila	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(4) Havana Gila 13/2, Fair performer. 10/3, fourth of 6 in nursery at Nottingham (5f, heavy) when last seen in October. Off 154 days. Makes tapeta debut. Reliable 2yo; not fully exposed and she's not discounted after a five-month break.
5 1st (5) (8/1 -60%) Blinky	8 8/1(-60%)	(5) Blinky 8/1, First run since leaving Ed Walker when winning 6-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 30 days ago, cosily. Respected up 4 lb. Conditions fine and comes here on the back of a winning stable debut last month; contender.
6 2nd (6) (11/4 +21%) Until Dawn	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(6) Until Dawn 11/4, On a hat-trick after wins at Newcastle and over C&D in recent months. A 7 lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid. Rapidly improving sprinter; up 7lb in a stronger race but may not have reached her ceiling.
2 3rd (2) (7/2 +22%) Captain Kinsella	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(2) Captain Kinsella 7/2, Well beaten on turf first 2 starts but a different proposition switched to AW at the end of 2024, winning novices at Newcastle and over C&D under Sam Feilden. The form of his win here has been boosted and opening handicap mark looks workable. 2-2 on Tapeta, showing good speed to win 5f novices at Newcastle and here; handicap debut.
1 4th (1) (11/1 +21%) Rock Hunter	11 11/1(+21%)	(1) Rock Hunter 11/1, Quite useful early 2-y-o last year but his form tailed off. Eighth of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (5f, 7/2) when last seen in November. Others are preferred. Came to hand early last year but progress stalled with racing; vulnerable to improvers.
3 5th (3) (18/1 -125%) Invincible Crown	18 18/1(-125%)	(3) Invincible Crown 18/1, 10/11, career best when winning 8-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (5f) in October. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hughes. The betting should help guide to expectations. Well backed when winning cosily at Wolverhampton in October; sold for 22,000gns since.
8 6th (8) (4/1 -14%) Early Release	4 4/1(-14%)	(8) Early Release 4/1, Course winner in December. Good third at Lingfield (5f) and Kempton (6f) since. Considered. Three good runs for his new stable; still well treated but so are a few in here.
7 7th (7) (12/1 +40%) Thurso	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Thurso 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Has hinted at promise on occasions without making a significant impact. Made handicap debut in January over 7f and now drops 2f in trip. Yet to finish better than 7th in five starts; hopes rest on the drop to 5f sparking extra.

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UNTIL DAWN continued her upward trajectory when completing a double over C&D last month and a hat-trick may be on the horizon. Another 7lb rise in the ratings looks workable given the authority of that triumph and Alan Brown's filly is taken to fend off chief threat Blinky. The son of Mehmas made a winning stable bow at Wolverhampton 30 days ago and there is likely more to come for current connections. Fellow last-time-out winners Invincible Crown and Captain Kinsella also warrant respect.

This looks quite competitive. UNTIL DAWN is taken to defy the handicapper again and complete a hat-trick but Captain Kinsella took really well to this surface with a pair of novice wins to end 2024 and could be a big threat if resuming in similar form. Early Release and Blinky arrive in form and are others to consider.

A cracking race of its type in which UNTIL DAWN (nap) can lower the colours of the other hat-trick seeker Captain Kinsella.

17:00 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
3 1st (3) (13/8 +64%) Typhoon Flyer	1.625 13/8(+64%)	(3) Typhoon Flyer 13/8, Made all at Market Rasen in November and has shown similar form in finishing third on both handicaps starts since, latterly at Sandown (19.8f). Should go well again. Respectable third in first two handicaps; those were warm races; can make a bold bid.
6 2nd (6) (2/1 +50%) Diamond Koda	2 2/1(+50%)	(6) Diamond Koda 2/1, Fairly useful form when runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers and yet to finish outside placings on all completed starts over hurdles, albeit no match for the winner at Doncaster (19.4f, good) on most recent outing. Jumping remains a concern but should be in the thick of the action once again. 0-10 but placed this season in his first four handicaps; good chance he'll be thereabouts.
4 3rd (4) (6/1 +57%) Land Of Moon	6 6/1(+57%)	(4) Land Of Moon 6/1, Aided by an uncontested lead when landing a Southwell maiden in ready fashion in December. Unsuited by how the race developed when only seventh of 10 on handicap debut at Doncaster subsequently, so shouldn't be judged too harshly on that. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Southwell maiden winner but only seventh of ten on subsequent handicap debut at Doncaster.
7 4th (7) (9/2 -29%) Kourosh	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(7) Kourosh 9/2, Fair winner on Flat in German who bolted up on his Wetherby hurdle debut when trained by the Dan Skelton. Has dropped in the weights for current yard and confirmed return to form when second in 12-runner handicap at Warwick (2m) last month. Should remain competitive if keeping mistakes to a minimum. Went close at Warwick latest and shaped as though today's step up in trip could be a plus.
1 5th (1) (14/1 +0%) Herbiers	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Herbiers 14/1, One-time useful handicap hurdler/chaser but has shown little this season following a 19-month absence, including back over hurdles in a first-time visor at Wetherby latest. Lots to prove. On a reduced mark but he's struggled this season following a long absence.

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DIAMOND KODA encountered a progressive rival when he finished second over this trip at Doncaster last month. The winner of that race has gone in again since and, running off 1lb lower, Nick Kent's six-year-old looks too well treated treated to ignore, especially with Tom Broughton claiming a further 5lb from the saddle. Kourosh has something to prove stepping up in trip, so perhaps the reliable Typhoon Flyer could be a bigger danger on just his third start in a handicap.

HECOULDBETHEONE didn't see his race out at Taunton when last seen in November, but had run well behind an unexposed youngster on his previous start, so is well worth another chance back from a break in a first-time visor. Kourosh and the reliable Diamond Koda head up the opposition.

Having finished in good races on his first two handicap starts, TYPHOON FLYER is the selection ahead of Kourosh.

17:12 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
10 1st (10) (9/2 -13%) Ride Like A Girl	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(10) Ride Like A Girl 9/2, Strong in the betting and found just one too good on her introduction at Stratford (good to soft) at the end of October. Confirmed she possesses a fair level of ability when third at Newbury (soft) 7 weeks later. Equipped with a first-time hood back from 3 months off. Beaten favourite in both her runs but was competitive and she's now hooded.
2 2nd (2) (11/1 -38%) Amber Waves	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) Amber Waves 11/1, Ulysses filly. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Gyenyame and half-sister to 2 winners on Flat. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 10.5f. Makes some paper appeal for a yard with a 3-11 bumper record this season. Closely related to 2m Flat (RPR 72) and 2m3f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Gyenyame.
7 3rd (7) (9/4 +44%) Kittys Glance	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(7) Kittys Glance 9/4, Passing Glance filly. Dam (c117/h116), 21f-3m hurdle winner, sister to useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) West Cork. One of 2 well-bred newcomers from the stable. The betting should help to separate them. Nice pedigree and very much one to note in the betting for respected yard.
11 4th (11) (9/2 +18%) Shotgun Shirley	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(11) Shotgun Shirley 9/2, Half-sister to a couple of useful jumpers and made a promising start to her career when second of 9 at Market Rasen 6 weeks ago, staying on after the winner got first run. Open to improvement. Her inexperience was evident when runner-up at Market Rasen and she can improve.
5 5th (5) (15/2 -25%) Crystal Spring	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(5) Crystal Spring 15/2, Stepped up on debut when 3 lengths third of 10 at Doncaster in November. Respected back from a break. Last run could have worked out better but she's in the mix with further progress likely.
12 6th (12) (12/1 -50%) Skittish	12 12/1(-50%)	(12) Skittish 12/1, Stimulation filly. Sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Canoodle. Makes paper appeal for a stable no stranger to bumper success. Well related and trainer knows the family like the back of his hand; respected.
8 7th (8) (200/1 -100%) Miz Klimt	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Miz Klimt 200/1, Gustav Klimt filly. Half-sister to 6f-9f winner Coins Cross. Dam unraced. Likely outsider on debut. Yard 0-19 in bumpers recent seasons and she's not the percentage call.
13 8th (13) (8/1 +33%) Tullow Troop	8 8/1(+33%)	(13) Tullow Troop 8/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam (h101), 2½m/21f hurdle winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (2m-3m winner) Black Hercules. The stable has done well in bumpers this season, including another winner on Sunday, and she'd enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. Could be interesting for a yard that's having a good season with its bumper runners.
3 9th (3) (22/1 -267%) And She Was	22 22/1(-267%)	(3) And She Was 22/1, Linda's Lad filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Warriors Tale and bumper winner/fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Samarquand. A likely type on paper. Half-sister to six winners and she's one of two newcomers for Alan King.
1 10th (1) (28/1 -40%) Merely A Detail	28 28/1(-40%)	(1) Merely A Detail 28/1, Belied a big price to make a successful debut at Doncaster in November but well beaten twice since and likely vulnerable under the penalty again. Hasn't built on her debut win and looks vulnerable having to carry a penalty.
6 11th (6) (16/1 +60%) Indigo Blu	16 16/1(+60%)	(6) Indigo Blu 16/1, £6,000 Maxios filly. Closely related to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Joseph Conrad and fair 2m hurdle winner Limetree Boy, stays 2½m. A watching brief is advised on debut. Newcomer; stable 1-24 in bumpers during last five seasons; not the percentage call.
4 12th (4) (80/1 -142%) Astra Luna	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Astra Luna 80/1, Hinted at ability when seventh on Ludlow debut but last of 8 over C&D since. Subsequently had wind surgery. Also has a hood added to the tongue tie she's worn previously. Ran to a modest level first time and was then tailed off; had wind op and hood is added.

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A promising runner-up on debut at Market Rasen last month when hampered over two furlongs out before staying on well at the finish, SHOTGUN SHIRLEY is open to plenty of improvement and can strike with Sam Twiston-Davies a positive booking. Placed on both starts so far, including at Newbury last time out, Ride Like A Girl is expected to be thereabouts again, while stablemates And She Was and Kittys Glance are the pick of the newcomers.

There was plenty to like about SHOTGUN SHIRLEY's opening second at Market Rasen and she's taken to go one better for a stable no stranger to bumper success here. Ride Like A Girl and Crystal Spring have the form to figure back from breaks, while Skittish and Alan King pair Kitty's Glance and And She Was are newcomers who are bred for the job.

Anything that Tom Weston runs in a bumper has to be respected so the newcomer TULLOW TROOP gets the vote.

17:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
3 (3) (17/2 +6%) Con Te Partiro	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(3) Con Te Partiro 17/2, Five wins from 10 runs last year. In first-time tongue strap, third of 8 in handicap at this course (11.1f, 7/1) 15 days ago, very much having run of race. More needed as he goes up in trip. Five wins from 1m-1m2f; stamina for this new trip has to be taken on trust.
1 1st (1) (10/11 +55%) Caballo De Mar	0.909091 10/11(+55%)	(1) Caballo De Mar 10/11, Benefited from going up in trip on final 2 starts last year, making it back-to-back wins with a comfortable success in 6-runner handicap at this C&D (8/11) in October. Major player with more still to offer on his return. Ended 2024 with a wide-margin C&D win; unexposed as a stayer but no headgear on return.
4 2nd (4) (10/1 -54%) Sun Dancer Girl	10 10/1(-54%)	(4) Sun Dancer Girl 10/1, Four wins from 13 runs last year, including over C&D. Having had excuses on penultimate start, ran creditably when fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f, 8/1) 34 days ago. Can give her running again. C&D winner; mixed bag this winter but she's not handicapped out of things.
2 3rd (2) (7/1 -27%) Swinging London	7 7/1(-27%)	(2) Swinging London 7/1, Recorded his second C&D success when scoring here in January. Has proved most consistent since, third of 9 in handicap (9/2) back over C&D 18 days ago, despite needing stronger gallop. Enters calculations. Three wins this winter, two of them over C&D; held form since latest victory; contender.
5 4th (5) (11/1 -83%) Ribba Hill	11 11/1(-83%)	(5) Ribba Hill 11/1, Winner at Newcastle (12.4f) on debut last year and, making only his second handicap start, ran well when fourth of 10 at the same C&D (17/2) 32 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort over this longer trip. 1m4f Tapeta winner on debut last May; unplaced in two handicaps this year; new trip.
6 5th (6) (4/1 -14%) Star Legend	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Star Legend 4/1, Hurdles winner but remains a maiden on the Flat. However, only narrowly denied on his last 2 starts, finishing well when second of 10 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 8 days ago. Could be thereabouts once more. Two hurdle wins but 0-16 on the Flat; threatening in recent runs, though; good chance.

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Having relished another step up in distance when completing a double over track and trip in October, Caballo De Mar warrants respect in his hat-trick bid. However, George Scott's charge isn't certain to be in the same form on this return from a 165-day absence and an 8lb higher mark could be enough prevent him going in again. With that in mind, recent C&D runner-up STAR LEGEND, who races off an unchanged mark, looks the most solid proposition. Swinging London is worth a second look too.

CABALLO DE MAR showed improved form upped in trip at the end of last season, powering clear from 2f out when scoring at this C&D in October, and he can pick up where he left off to land the hat-trick. Star Legend arrives in good form having gone close here last time and could be the main danger, with dual C&D winner Swinging London also considered.

Swinging London looks booked for another big run but this may be the day STAR LEGEND sheds his maiden tag on the Flat.

17:35 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 (4) (25/1 +0%) Zacony Rebel	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Zacony Rebel 25/1, Dual hurdles/chase winner who was largely disappointing during a light 2023/24 campaign for Toby Lawes and hasn't really got back on track for present stable this term. His mark continues to fall but tailed off last time and has something to prove.
1 1st (1) (13/2 -63%) Imperial Merlin	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(1) Imperial Merlin 13/2, Fairly useful hurdler who landed 3 of his 5 starts as a novice in 2022/23 campaign. Lightly raced and mixed bag since but given a break/had wind surgery following a lesser chase display at Doncaster in December and better showing anticipated (has gone well fresh). Didn't jump well over fences last time; could bounce back with bold show now back hurdling.
3 2nd (3) (9/2 +31%) Tiger Jet	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(3) Tiger Jet 9/2, C&D winner who was right back to best after 6 months off when making a winning stable debut at Cartmel (22f, heavy) in August. Not in anything like the same form either outing since, latterly when well-beaten sixth in 8-runner handicap here 79 days ago. Still, not discounted. Won on stable debut last August but 2 lesser runs have followed; has to get back on track.
2 3rd (2) (15/8 -25%) Minella Rescue	1.875 15/8(-25%)	(2) Minella Rescue 15/8, Dual bumper winner who made it third time lucky over hurdles in 2¾m Stratford novice in May. Not discredited when fourth at Bangor next time and his latest second in 3-runner Doncaster novice (24.4f) 17 days ago was his best effort yet. Worth a look on handicap bow. Close second at Doncaster recently and he holds solid claims on handicap debut.
5 4th (5) (13/8 +41%) Lune De La Mer	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(5) Lune De La Mer 13/8, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner in spring 2023 who bettered opening pair of exploits in handicaps back from a lengthy absence when third in 8-runner event at Doncaster (19.4f) 4 weeks ago. Remains lightly raced for an 8-y-o but he did look a little awkward. Cheekpieces retained. Has gradually worked his way back into form and this step up in trip may suit.

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MINELLA RESCUE returned from a break with a good second over this trip at Doncaster 17 days ago and should be cherry ripe with his bid to go one place better running off a workable mark on his handicap debut. Tiger Jet is weighted to go well and rates the chief danger to the selection, although Imperial Merlin stays well and is one to keep a close eye on back over hurdles on his first start back after wind surgery.

MINELLA RESCUE remains low-mileage and arrives on the back of just about his best effort yet when second in a 3-runner Doncaster novice 17 days ago. He could have more to offer now handicapping over staying trips and gets the narrow vote. Imperial Merlin, back from a break/wind surgery is another worth a second look, with Lune de La Mer completing the shortlist.

Handicap newcomer MINELLA RESCUE (nap) has shown some promising form in good-ground novice hurdles and gets the nod.

18:00 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
3 (3) (3/1 +0%) Gozo	3 3/1(+0%)	(3) Gozo 3/1, 6/4, creditable second of 7 in C&D handicap 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not taken lightly. 0-12 on Flat but turn looks near; nearly made all over C&D last time; good chance.
7 1st (7) (14/1 +13%) Bulldog Spirit	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Bulldog Spirit 14/1, Ended time with Rebecca Menzies on a low note at Wolverhampton just after Christmas. On the same mark as when scoring at Haydock last summer but betting perhaps the best guide to expectations starting out for Brian Ellison. May be tapped for toe, having gained last win over 1m6f; stable debut.
2 2nd (2) (7/4 +22%) Tortured Soul	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(2) Tortured Soul 7/4, C&D winner who has been successful at Wolverhampton and Lingfield this winter. Good runner-up efforts here on last 2 starts and should go well again. Record of 8-16 on AW; ran well off this mark over C&D five days ago; solid claims.
4 3rd (4) (10/1 -67%) Without Compromise	10 10/1(-67%)	(4) Without Compromise 10/1, Well behind Tortured Soul when sixth of 8 over C&D (12/1) 5 days ago. Others are preferred. Maiden who had consistent RPRs until form dipped over C&D last Friday.
8 4th (8) (100/1 -203%) Bunker Bay	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) Bunker Bay 100/1, Fair Flat winner for William Knight in 2023 but has struggled to make an impact over hurdles for this yard in more recent times. Flat winner in 2023; largely poor form over hurdles for new yard.
5 5th (5) (28/1 +15%) Ocean Heights	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Ocean Heights 28/1, Hasn't beaten a rival on his last 3 outings and can only be watched at present. Fairly useful on his day; has a big question mark over current form.
1 6th (1) (3/1 -9%) Bearaway	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Bearaway 3/1, 7/4, won 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 19 days ago, finding extra. Can defy another small rise. Commands respect, being 3-4 for new stable; may have more wins left in him.
6 7th (6) (12/1 +14%) Trapper John	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Trapper John 12/1, Hinted at ability in his 3 outings last year but an opening handicap mark of 69 looks tough on the face of things. Thrice-raced gelding who could take another step forward now handicapping.

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With three triumphs in his last four outings, BEARAWAY hasn't looked back since joining Simon Pearce's yard. The combination of a return to 1m3f and a 3lb nudge up in the ratings should pose little issue for the son of Kodiac and further glory may be on the cards. The biggest threat might emerge from Gozo, who has filled the runner-up spot on his last two appearances. Tortured Soul is unlikely to be far away either.

BEARAWAY is selected to make it 4 wins in 5 outings since switching to Simon Pearce. Tortured Soul and Gozo also arrive in top form and look the obvious dangers.

Provided he keeps straighter, GOZO could well open his Flat account. Tortured Soul and Bearaway are solid dangers.

18:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 1st (1) (11/4 -22%) Cracking Gold	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(1) Cracking Gold 11/4, Two wins from 6 runs last year. 9/4, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 28 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Two creditable efforts this year have taken his AW form figures to 11223; solid claims.
5 2nd (5) (3/1 +14%) Sovereign Sea	3 3/1(+14%)	(5) Sovereign Sea 3/1, Thrice-raced winner. 7/4, second of 12 in novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 36 days ago, clear of rest. Makes handicap debut. Needs considering. Solid novice record; still open to progress and looks the type to do well in handicaps.
9 3rd (9) (25/1 +0%) Silver Trumpet	25 25/1(+0%)	(9) Silver Trumpet 25/1, Course winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. 33/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (7.1f). Off 6 months. Has something to prove upped further in grade on reappearance.
6 4th (6) (5/1 +44%) Bajan Bandit	5 5/1(+44%)	(6) Bajan Bandit 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 28/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 11 days ago, better placed than most. Fairly useful form this year features two wins at Southwell; possibilities back here.
3 5th (3) (8/1 +56%) Rhythm Master	8 8/1(+56%)	(3) Rhythm Master 8/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D, left with too much to do. Off 127 days. Not taken lightly. Very useful in his prime but hasn't won since 2022; 0-7 for current yard.
4 6th (4) (10/1 -43%) Barnaby	10 10/1(-43%)	(4) Barnaby 10/1, Six wins from 18 Flat runs. Four wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in February. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 9/4) 20 days ago, left poorly placed. Can make presence felt. Likely player provided his recent Newcastle 7f form is transferred to this scenario.
8 7th (8) (7/1 +0%) Shimmering Spin	7 7/1(+0%)	(8) Shimmering Spin 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 20 days ago, having run of race. Makes tapeta debut. Player. Placed in three of his four runs, close second at Chelmsford on reappearance latest.
7 8th (7) (10/1 +17%) Longhaired General	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) Longhaired General 10/1, Latest win at Newcastle in February. Fourth of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Newcastle (7.1f) 20 days ago, well positioned. Something to find on form. Gained his Newcastle wins over 1m and may have more to offer back at this trip.

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SOVEREIGN SEA was an impressive winner on his belated racecourse debut at Newcastle in November and steps into handicap company after two promising runner-up efforts in novice company. An opening rating of 85 isn't too restrictive for the son of Ten Sovereigns and this could be a stepping stone to bigger prizes. Cracking Gold is notable after having a wind issue addressed, while the in-form Barnaby is worth a try over this longer trip.

SOVEREIGN SEA has shown plenty in 3 novices and remains unexposed going into handicaps. Cracking Gold has a race in him off his current mark, while the thriving Barnaby was only just denied the hat-trick at Newcastle last month.

Preference is for CRACKING GOLD, who has a strong piece of recent C&D form. Sovereign Sea is feared most.

19:00 Southwell Stakes (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
5 (5) (150/1 -200%) Rajlakshmi	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Rajlakshmi 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in novice at this C&D (125/1) 35 days ago. Needs further improvement to trouble the main form players.
3 1st (3) (9/2 +55%) Bijoux	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(3) Bijoux 9/2, 100,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never filly. Sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 9f Mystery Power and temperamental 1m winner Pimlico. Dam 1½m-13f winner. 100,000gns yearling; by No Nay Never; sibling to seven winners.
4 2nd (4) (17/2 -113%) Pelean	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(4) Pelean 17/2, Pinatubo filly. Dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to Jersey Stakes winner Molatham. Likely type. Filly by Pinatubo out of a Listed scorer; major connections; interesting debutante.
7 3rd (7) (9/1 +0%) True Colors	9 9/1(+0%)	(7) True Colors 9/1, Zarak filly. Half-sister to 9.5f/1¼m winner Tricolore and 7.5f winner Strategia. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), closely related to useful 1¼m/11f winner Delicatezza out of useful 1¼m winner Wickwing. Zarak half-sister to an AW winner; Oisin Murphy booked; check the betting.
6 4th (6) (25/1 -39%) Shimaleyah	25 25/1(-39%)	(6) Shimaleyah 25/1, Dark Angel Filly. Half-sister to 7f-11f winner Shibli and useful winner up to 9f Asad Zabeel. Dam, French 10.5f winner, half-sister to useful US Grade 3 8.5f winner Shagaf. Hooded, eighth of 11 in novice (14/1) at this course (7.1f) on debut 33 days ago. Open to progress. May show improvement upped in distance on second start.
8 5th (8) (16/1 +52%) Word Of Mouth	16 16/1(+52%)	(8) Word Of Mouth 16/1, Wootton Bassett filly. Dam winner up to 14.4f (2-y-o 8.3f winner). 28/1, sixth of 8 in novice at Yarmouth (8f, soft) on debut. Off 148 days. Plenty to find on soft-ground 2yo effort; this surface may suit her better.
1 6th (1) (5/6 +58%) North Star	0.833333 5/6(+58%)	(1) North Star 5/6, Won 10-runner novice (evens) at Newcastle (7.1f) 128 days ago. Open to improvement. Form at Newcastle last autumn comprised a solid second and a success; respected.
2 7th (2) (6/1 -140%) Arkinthestars	6 6/1(-140%)	(2) Arkinthestars 6/1, Twice-raced maiden. Better effort when third of 8 in maiden (4/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) when last seen. Off 176 days. Form pick. Showed promise in two runs last September; one of the main form contenders.

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North Star showed the benefit of her debut run when she comfortably justified favouritism at Newcastle in November and she is open to further progression as a three-year-old. However, a 7lb penalty could be her undoing here and preference is for the well-bred PELEAN, who debuts for powerful connections at a very realistic level. Bijoux is another attractive option on paper and also warrants a betting check. Arkinthestars appeals most from the rest with experience.

ARKINTHESTARS looks the one to beat on these terms with the extra furlong almost certain to suit. Penalised winner North Star is an obvious threat, while well-connected newcomer Pelean needs keeping an eye on.

Sea The Stars filly NORTH STAR is taken to follow up her Newcastle win. Arkinthestars and Pelean complete the shortlist.

19:30 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
3 (3) (100/1 -52%) Aye Up Tom	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Aye Up Tom 100/1, Dragon Dancer gelding. Dam 1¼m winner. Newcomer whose pedigree suggests this trip will be inadequate.
9 1st (9) (6/5 +4%) Spirit Of Summer	1.2 6/5(+4%)	(9) Spirit Of Summer 6/5, Fairly useful maiden. Struggled in the Criterium International at Saint-Cloud (8f, soft) when last seen 143 days ago but his close call at Newmarket (7f) prior to that looks a strong piece of form. The one to beat on AW debut/return. Respected on best 2yo effort; out of depth in French Group 1 on final start.
4 2nd (4) (2/1 +60%) Bowen Island	2 2/1(+60%)	(4) Bowen Island 2/1, Fair maiden at 2 yrs, making the frame 4 times but not looking straightforward. Has a race in him if getting his head down and first time up might be the time to catch him for in-form yard (went close on AW on debut). Fighting chance on best 2yo form, notably fourth in the Convivial Maiden at York.
8 2nd (8) (9/1 -29%) Nutmeg	9 9/1(-29%)	(8) Nutmeg 9/1, 150,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Brother to smart winner up to 7.6f Devilwala and closely related to winner abroad by Exceed And Excel. Worth a look on debut. 150,000gns yearling; by Kodiac; one of the better options among the newcomers.
7 4th (7) (14/1 -100%) Gloriously Sassy	14 14/1(-100%)	(7) Gloriously Sassy 14/1, 32,000 gns foal, 70,000 gns yearling, Cotai Glory gelding. Dam, 1½m-16.2f winner, half-sister to useful/ungenuine winner up to 1¼m Percy Street. Stable get plenty of first-time-out winners. 70,000gns yearling; by Cotai Glory; major yard; possibilities.
6 5th (6) (10/1 -43%) Festive Time	10 10/1(-43%)	(6) Festive Time 10/1, Oasis Dream colt. Brother to smart 2-y-o 6f winner Pretty Pollyanna and 7f winner Usuario Amigo. From a good family for connections and well worth a look on debut. Siblings include Prix Morny winner Pretty Pollyanna; interesting debutant.
1 6th (1) (200/1 +0%) Wyld Bill	200 200/1(+0%)	(1) Wyld Bill 200/1, Well held in 3 Flat races and juvenile hurdle. Last of 5 in maiden (50/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) starting out for this trainer 13 days ago. Holds very weak claims on form.
2 7th (2) (125/1 -25%) Free Pic	125 125/1(-25%)	(2) Free Pic 125/1, Free Eagle filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Trumble. Dam 5f-6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Makes some appeal on paper but is a rare Flat maiden runner for stable. Free Eagle half-sister to a 6f/7f AW winner; makes belated debut.
5 8th (5) (11/1 +8%) Dubai Gold	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Dubai Gold 11/1, €48,000 foal, Persian King gelding. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Wears hood. Watch the betting. 48,000euros foal; by Persian King; wears hood on debut; others preferred.

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Last seen when tried in the Group 1 Criterium International at Saint-Cloud, SPIRIT OF SUMMER is the obvious starting point as he drops back into a maiden. The son of Mohaather has shown enough ability to suggest he should be tough to deal with if running anywhere near his official rating of 90, assuming he handles the surface on his all-weather debut. Several of the newcomers appeal on paper, with Gloriously Sassy, Festive Time and Nutmeg all suggested as ones to monitor closely in the betting.

SPIRIT OF SUMMER enjoyed a good 2-y-o campaign despite not getting his head in front and boasts some useful form so he could be hard to beat on his return if taking to the new surface. First time up could be the time to catch the quirky Bowen Island, while Festive Time heads up some interesting newcomers.

Judged on their subsequent form, SPIRIT OF SUMMER has a good chance of reversing Convivial placings with Bowen Island.

20:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 (4) (200/1 +0%) Dancing With Drums	200 200/1(+0%)	(4) Dancing With Drums 200/1, Kodiac colt who cost only 2,000 gns as a 2-y-o and didn't offer much in the way of short-term encouragement when last of 8 in a 1m novice here 18 days ago. Passed over. Some promise when 200-1 for his recent debut here (1m); likely a longer-term prospect.
2 1st (2) (6/5 +56%) Al Arbeed	1.2 6/5(+56%)	(2) Al Arbeed 6/5, Night of Thunder colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 6f winner Aramram and winner up to 7f Royal Musketeer. Makes appeal on paper and significant if the market spoke in his favour on debut. Half-brother to three winners out of a useful 6f winner; betting to provide clues.
8 2nd (8) (9/1 -100%) Rescue Mission	9 9/1(-100%)	(8) Rescue Mission 9/1, Kodiac filly who shaped with promise when runner-up on debut in a Chelmsford novice (6f) in January. Similar form when fourth in maiden back there (7f) 25 days ago but will appeal more in handicaps after this. Similar form in two Chelmsford fillies' events this year; more needed against male rivals.
6 3rd (6) (11/4 +31%) Indian Spirit	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(6) Indian Spirit 11/4, €195,000 yearling, Invincible Spirit colt. Dam, 1¼m winner who stayed 1¾m, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Sabbeeh. Makes definite appeal on paper and he's worthy of respect on debut in a race lacking depth. 195,000euros yearling; dam a Listed-placed 1m2f winner; betting to guide.
7 4th (7) (7/2 -27%) Stenmark	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(7) Stenmark 7/2, Much improved from debut when third in a Doncaster novice (7f) in July. Couldn't replicate that when sixth of 7 in novice at Newmarket (7f) a month later but gelded ahead of return and surprising were he not capable of better as a 3-y-o. Doncaster 3rd last summer sets the standard; below par when last seen; has been gelded.
3 5th (3) (14/1 +30%) American State	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) American State 14/1, Once-raced gelding who ran to a fair level despite seeming held back by inexperience when fifth of 10 in novice at this C&D (40/1) on debut 19 days ago. Can improve. Midfield finish over C&D 19 days ago wasn't without promise; can do better but needs to.
5 6th (5) (20/1 -264%) Hush Puppy	20 20/1(-264%)	(5) Hush Puppy 20/1, Sergei Prokofiev gelding who has been strong in betting both starts to date, matching debut form when third in 10-runner Newcastle maiden (7f) in December. Shaped like a return to 1m would suit ideally then but respected as the type who is likely to progress further. Two encouraging runs in December (1m and 7f); more needed to win here but e-w claims again.
1 7th (1) (125/1 -150%) Born Like Me	125 125/1(-150%)	(1) Born Like Me 125/1, €18,000 yearling, £5,500 3-y-o, Born To Sea gelding. Half-brother to French 9f-11f winner Atalante. Dam, French 6.5f/7f winner. This looks a sharp enough test given pedigree and probably best to look elsewhere on debut. Interesting pedigree for AW but likely best watched for a yard known for jumpers.

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RESCUE MISSION has shown ability on both of her starts so far, finishing second and fourth respectively, and she could have more to offer. The daughter of Kodiac has Oisin Murphy booked and she might put her experience to good use. Hush Puppy took a step forward from his debut fifth to make the frame at Newcastle in December and it would be no surprise to see him have a say. Any market confidence behind newcomer Al Arbeed would be interesting too.

Those boasting previous experience don't set a tall standard so it could be worth chancing one of the newcomers AL ARBEED and Indian Spirit, the former narrowly selected to come out on top before market clues. Of those with form, Stenmark looks a likely type to progress as a 3-y-o having been gelded, and it would come as no surprise to see him feature also.

Stenmark has been gelded since last seen and his best 2yo run sets a clear standard but AL ARBEED is an interesting newcomer.

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
7 (7) (50/1 -52%) Dark Dreamer	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Dark Dreamer 50/1, Successful twice on AW/turf for Robert Cowell during first half of last term but lost his form thereafter and he offered little after 5 months for new yard in handicap at Kempton (6f) 14 days ago. This should reveal more. Low-key stable debut (66-1) at Kempton two weeks ago; down 3lb but best watched.
2 1st (2) (9/4 +0%) Westmorian	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(2) Westmorian 9/4, Edged back down the weights and built on promising reappearance run when taking 10-runner C&D handicap in commanding fashion 8 days ago. Very much of interest again turned out under a penalty. Dominant display over C&D last week; major player despite his 5lb penalty.
1 2nd (1) (2/1 +11%) Chief Mankato	2 2/1(+11%)	(1) Chief Mankato 2/1, Yet to get his head in front in handicaps but returned from 3 months off with a creditable third in 9-runner C&D contest 26 days ago. Went close from similar marks during the autumn and worth a look with that run under his belt for yard firmly amongst the winners. Yet to win a handicap but he's been threatening, including over C&D; big player.
5 3rd (5) (9/2 +36%) Hierarchy	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) Hierarchy 9/2, Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 2/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 30 days ago, trapped wider than ideal and badly hampered final 1f. Has a big run in him from this sort of mark but he does need things to drop just right. Form dipped last time but he's the type to bounce back; hard to win with though.
3 4th (3) (18/1 -157%) Dashing Harry	18 18/1(-157%)	(3) Dashing Harry 18/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in February. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (6f) 14 days ago. Fallen back down to last winning mark ahead of this. Two 5f wins for his new yard; ran okay at Kempton two weeks ago; others appeal more.
4 5th (4) (9/2 +25%) Ultramarine	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(4) Ultramarine 9/2, Three wins from 24 runs last year. 16/1, not seen to best effect when sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 14 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Good showing not ruled out re-united with Rossa Ryan. Useful handicapper on AW; Rossa Ryan back on board this evening; solid claims.
6 6th (6) (16/1 -78%) Blackjack	16 16/1(-78%)	(6) Blackjack 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in February. 9/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 15 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Blinkers back on but he's yet to defy a mark this high. Conditions to suit but others appeal more for win purposes.

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WESTMORIAN returned to winning ways in good style over track and trip eight days ago and a 5lb penalty might not be enough to prevent another bold showing. Blackjack failed to back up his success at Newcastle when only fifth at the same venue last time, but he wasn't beaten too far and might be worth another chance. Chief Mankato completes the shortlist.

It could be worth chancing CHIEF MANKATO who went with zest but ultimately shaped as if needing the run after 3 months off when third in a C&D handicap 26 days ago. He's on a workable mark on the pick of last season's exploits and represents a yard firmly amongst the winners. Westmorian, an impressive winner over C&D last week, and Ultramarine head up the dangers.

Westmorian will be a tough nut to crack but CHIEF MANKATO is well up to winning races off this mark and he is preferred.

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