1 Sunday 24th March 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 29 Races on Sunday 24th March 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Limerick, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Naas, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:20 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (13/2 -18%) Throne Hall	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(5) Throne Hall 13/2, Course winner who posted a creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) in January. Cheekpieces go back on now but it's twenty two starts since he last scored. Interesting back at Doncaster; defied a 12lb higher mark on this card in 2021.
6 2nd (6) (5/1 -25%) The Bunt	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) The Bunt 5/1, Still to win but he's taken his form up a level since sent handicapping, runner-up at Lingfield (2m) 42 days ago. That form has been franked so he's a player now making his turf debut. Lightly raced; good second in a couple of 2m AW events since handicapping.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 +10%) Furzig	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Furzig 9/1, It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in only ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 45 days ago. Others appeal more. Inconsistent of late but current mark is workable; last win came off 3lb higher.
1 4th (1) (5/1 -25%) Two Brothers	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Two Brothers 5/1, A three-time winner last term who signed off with victory in 9-runner handicap at York (11.8f) in September. Goes well on soft ground so he needs considering. Close fourth in this race last year; consistent sort who looks a solid contender.
3 5th (3) (100/1 -203%) Adrian	100 100/1(-203%)	(3) Adrian 100/1, Smart performer at best in Germany but he hasn't beaten a rival in four outings for his current yard, tried blinkered at Kempton in January. Easy to look elsewhere. Ex-German; has failed to beat a rival in four British starts.
7 6th (7) (17/2 -143%) Captain Haddock	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(7) Captain Haddock 17/2, Winless since 2021 but he was runner-up in this event 12 months ago on his return so is very much one to consider despite being 2 lb out of the handicap. Placed off higher marks in this race for the last two years; fighting chance.
2 7th (2) (6/5 +52%) Dubai Crystal	1.2 6/5(+52%)	(2) Dubai Crystal 6/5, Low-mileage 4-y-o who got off the mark in 10f Redcar novice in the mud last April and took her form up a notch when in the frame in a trio of 1m2f handicaps after for Karl Burke. Since changed hands for 50,000 guineas and she merits serious consideration for her new yard. Not fully exposed; new trip is likely to suit; interesting on debut for new yard.

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13:20 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Previously under the tutelage of Karl Burke, DUBAI CRYSTAL ended last year's campaign with a solid fourth at Chester. The daughter of Fastnet Rock has shaped as if today's stiffer test of stamina could unlock some potential and she's taken to making the perfect stable debut for George Boughey. The biggest threat may emerge from Two Brothers, who was last seen scoring at York in September, although a race-fit Throne Hall also warrants consideration now reverting to turf.

A competitive event in which marginal preference is for DUBAI CRYSTAL who handles these underfoot conditions well and could have improvement to come in 2024 now starting out for George Boughey with few miles still on the clock. The Bunt has yet to race on turf but is weighted to go well on the back of his very good Lingfield second last time out, while both Captain Haddock and Two Brothers need factoring in too.

The least exposed contenders are DUBAI CRYSTAL and The Bunt, preferred in that order.

13:25 Naas Maiden 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (11/2 -57%) Wendla	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(10) Wendla 11/2, Produced a promising first effort when second of 8 in maiden at Cork (8f, soft) and shaped better than the bare result when sixth at the Curragh. Remains with potential. Can be a player if building upon her initial promise and is proven in this ground.
5 2nd (5) (5/2 +9%) Harbour Gem	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(5) Harbour Gem 5/2, Promising type. 9/4, second of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy), no match for winner. Off 155 days. First run for yard after leaving Barry Fitzgerald. May well do better. Solid efforts in maidens at Thurles (1m) and Leopardstown (7f) last season; can go well.
9 3rd (9) (7/1 -56%) Mo Ghille Mar	7 7/1(-56%)	(9) Mo Ghille Mar 7/1, Lightly-raced filly. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 9 in nursery at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 17/2), no match for winner. Off 145 days. Some solid runs in defeat over this trip last year; handles this ground; should run well.
8 4th (8) (66/1 -32%) Lavender Haze	66 66/1(-32%)	(8) Lavender Haze 66/1, Foaled February 15. €1,000 yearling, Parish Hall filly. Sister to winner up to 1½m Nectarine and half-sister to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Meala. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Home School. Eighth of 10 in maiden (11/2) at Down Royal (7f, soft) on debut. Off 6 months. Will have to improve plenty on debut effort to score.
3 5th (3) (80/1 -220%) Chick Flick	80 80/1(-220%)	(3) Chick Flick 80/1, €16,000Y, half-sister to numerous winners, including 1½m-16.4f winner Pale Mimosa and 1¼m-2¼m winner (stayed 2½m) Nearly Caught (by New Approach), both smart. Dam 9f winner. 50/1, sixth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) on debut. Off 130 days. Solid debut at Dundalk; yard amongst the winners recently; could run well.
4 6th (4) (10/11 +24%) Fleetingly	0.909091 10/11(+24%)	(4) Fleetingly 10/11, Justify filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5.7f winner Prettiest and 1¼m winner Canute, both useful. Dam very smart miler (multiple Group 1 winner, including Falmouth Stakes and Matron Stakes). Entered for Irish Guineas/Irish Oaks. Obvious type. Well-bred filly representing dominant connections; a major player if handling this ground.
6 7th (6) (150/1 -88%) I'll Rise	150 150/1(-88%)	(6) I'll Rise 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 8 in maiden at Galway (7f, soft, 18/1). Off 7 months. Hood on 1st time. Promise on debut at Limerick but a lesser effort next time at Galway; has plenty to find.
1 8th (1) (40/1 -60%) Billie Frechette	40 40/1(-60%)	(1) Billie Frechette 40/1, €28,000 yearling, Zoffany filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1m winner Che Bella and 7f-16.2f winner Danni California. Dam, 1¼m-1½m winner, half-sister to 2-y-o 7f-1¼m winner Morandi and winner up to 1½m (stays 1¾m) Ottilien (both smart). Cost 28,000euros as a yearling; leading sire's progeny generally handle soft ground.
7 9th (7) (16/1 -33%) Kansai	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Kansai 16/1, Sioux Nation filly. Dam, unraced, out of winning close relative of Derby runner-up Walk In The Park, herself out of Irish 1000 Guineas winner Classic Park. Represents a respected yard and one to consider, especially if market support.

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13:25 Naas Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

HARBOUR GEM was placed twice in testing conditions last October and can make a winning start here for new trainer Dermot Weld. The Zoffany filly chased home a smart-looking sort in the Weld-trained Azada when last seen at Leopardstown and a similar effort may be enough to open her account now. Obviously, the Ballydoyle newcomer Fleetingly deserves respect. The Justify filly is out of top race-mare Alice Springs and is a half-sister to Group-placed filly Prettiest. Mo Ghille Mar and Wendla are others with placed form as juveniles who have to be considered.

FLEETINGLY is by Justify out of connections' very smart Alice Springs so this Group 1 entered filly has the right profile to make a winning start. Harbour Gem showed a good level of ability when placed in maidens at Thurles and Leopardstown so is the obvious threat, while Wendla is also bred in the purple and is worth another chance to confirm debut promise.

HARBOUR GEM has the experience of two fine runs in these conditions, so is taken to score.

13:35 Ascot /Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (14/1 -17%) Geezer Rockstar	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Geezer Rockstar 14/1, Won 13-runner Taunton bumper on debut in April. Fair form when beaten just under 15 lengths into fourth on his hurdles debut at the same venue but proved to be a disappointment at Exeter when last seen in January. Promising start before struggling on heavy; needs improvement to get involved here.
15 2nd (15) (3/1 -9%) Zanndabad	3 3/1(-9%)	(15) Zanndabad 3/1, Useful Flat form but finished well held on first attempt at Fairyhouse in November, not helped by jumping errors. Much more like it when runner-up at Musselburgh last month despite making mistakes again but he has the raw ability to win a maiden hurdle. Back up in trip. Excellent second last time at Musselburgh; brings strong form claims back into a maiden.
13 3rd (13) (7/4 +42%) Vincenzo	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(13) Vincenzo 7/4, Placed on the second of 2 starts in bumpers and built on a promising hurdling debut after 11 weeks off when second to an above-average prospect at Warwick (19f) in January. Another sound effort over C&D since and a tongue tie now on after a breathing operation. Has held his own against classy opposition the last twice and this looks a good opening.
9 4th (9) (7/2 +42%) Old Time Chaser	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(9) Old Time Chaser 7/2, €13,000 3-y-o, third foal: half-brother to dual bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Carnfunnock (2m-19f winner), stays 3m, dam unraced. Third sole start in Irish points in 2022. Hasn't made it to the track since but he's in excellent hands. Third to a classy customer in his only Irish point; should have a future..
2 5th (2) (28/1 -40%) Bare Meadows	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Bare Meadows 28/1, €45,000 3-y-o, second foal, dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 29f) Deep Purple and useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 23f) Conquisto. Runner-up both starts in Irish points, though that was back in 2021. Runner-up in Irish points in 2021; market check advised on first outing since.
4 6th (4) (200/1 -150%) Easter Icon	200 200/1(-150%)	(4) Easter Icon 200/1, Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Vision Clear. Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 17f), won at Wolverhampton in February, not seen to best effect last time. Tough task on hurdles debut. Stayed well on the Flat and won four times, albeit at a modest level.
11 7th (11) (25/1 -108%) Strutter	25 25/1(-108%)	(11) Strutter 25/1, Well backed and promising start over hurdles when second of 18 at Newbury in December. Folded tamely at Huntingdon a month later and now goes up in trip. Stopped quickly last time but even if back on song he's probably up against it.
1 8th (1) (12/1 -50%) Ballyfinn	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Ballyfinn 12/1, £65,000 5-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Dam unraced out of 2m-2¼m hurdle winner Boro Bow. Runner-up in an Irish point and promising start when fifth in a good C&D novice in November. Sure to build on that and he's in the mix. Only weakened out of the places late on when fifth on hurdle debut here in November.
12 9th (12) (66/1 -200%) The Winslow Boy	66 66/1(-200%)	(12) The Winslow Boy 66/1, Showed more than he did in his bumper when fourth of 12 in a maiden hurdle at Hereford in January, not unduly punished. Likely to build on that, but this is a better race. There's ability there but whether he's up to winning an Ascot maiden is debatable.
10 10th (10) (250/1 +0%) Rum Cove	250 250/1(+0%)	(10) Rum Cove 250/1, Looks limited. Headgear on. Tailed off in his bumper and pulled up at huge odds in both runs over hurdles; no appeal.
3 11th (3) (200/1 -400%) Catch Catchfire	200 200/1(-400%)	(3) Catch Catchfire 200/1, €62,000 3-y-o, Dartmouth gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Unwin Vc and fair hurdler Pay The Pilot. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Lord Generous. Market should prove a useful guide but he starts out in a hot-enough affair. 62,000euros 3yo; nice pedigree and kicks off at a top track, so needs a market check.
8 \|PU\| (8) (9/1 -64%) Marvellous Mick	9 9/1(-64%)	(8) Marvellous Mick 9/1, Cost six figures as a store and looked a fine prospect when justifying short-priced favouritism in a bumper in December 2022. Disappointing both starts since, jumping badly on hurdles debut in January but headgear goes on and he has to be capable of better. Got stuck in the mud on hurdling debut; definite contender on his bumper promise.
7 \|PU\| (7) (150/1 -200%) Jasper Boy	150 150/1(-200%)	(7) Jasper Boy 150/1, £17,000 Kapgarde gelding. Half-brother to French hurdler/chase winner Celtic Dream. Shaped like a stayer in his bumper on the AW in December so no surprise he's upped in trip for this hurdles debut. Outpaced before making some late headway into midfield in an AW bumper in December.

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13:35 Ascot /Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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

ZANNDABAD bounced back to form when filling second place in a valuable handicap at Musselburgh last month and he could be hard to beat if reproducing that level of form here. Vincenzo has shown promise on all three of his previous starts over hurdles and he may benefit from a first-time tongue-tie following a recent wind operation. Idefix De Ciergues edges out Old Time Chaser and Bare Meadows to be best of the rest.

ZANNDABAD could do with brushing up his jumping but there's definite scope to do better in this sphere based on his Flat ability, so he's awarded the tentative vote in what is an open race by maiden hurdle standards. Ballyfin performed with credit in a warm C&D race last time so he's a threat, along with Vincenzo on the back of a breathing operation.

Subsequent EBF Final runner-up Pic Roc won the C&D maiden in which VINCENZO wasn't beaten far here last month. This looks easier.

13:45 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (8/13 +48%) Lazer Wolf	0.615385 8/13(+48%)	(2) Lazer Wolf 8/13, Fairly useful hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. Creditable second of 16 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 28 days ago. That puts him right in the mix. Recent Naas handicap second with major chance in a weak maiden.
5 2nd (5) (6/5 -45%) Whimsy	1.2 6/5(-45%)	(5) Whimsy 6/5, Placed for the fourth time over hurdles and ran right up to form when second of 7 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 10/3) 46 days ago. One to beat in receipt of weight all round. Solid recent form on heavy; weight allowance and rider's claim could prove crucial here.
3 3rd (3) (50/1 -213%) Mont Beuvray	50 50/1(-213%)	(3) Mont Beuvray 50/1, Poor hurdler. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, soft, 18/1) 7 days ago. Has looked very limited in 5 attempts hurdling and hard to see him playing a leading role.
4 4th (4) (125/1 -25%) Who's In Midfield	125 125/1(-25%)	(4) Who's In Midfield 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1 and tongue strap on for first time, fell in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 21 days ago. Poor form in three hurdles attempts.

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13:45 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

WHIMSY has twice filled the runner-up spot behind Willie Mullins-trained odds-on shots this winter and may have found a good opportunity to open her account over hurdles. The daughter of Charming Thought won twice on the Flat for Andrew Balding as a three-year-old and has proved a model of consistency since sent hurdling this term. Lazer Wolf has yet to score in point-to-points, bumpers or hurdles but has certainly been knocking on the door. The Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding will not lack for experience and probably ran a career best last time when runner-up to American Money at Naas. Eco Pete won a bumper for John McConnell and was placed a couple of times over hurdles but is unproven on testing ground.

This will probably develop into a match between WHIMSY and Lazer Wolf with the 7 lb sex allowance the former receives tilting the scales her way.

A poor a maiden with the weight allowances favouring WHIMSY (nap) over Lazer Wolf

13:55 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (10/1 -33%) King Of Spain	10 10/1(-33%)	(8) King Of Spain 10/1, Well ridden to land 6-runner novice at Wolverhampton on third start last month. Bare form isn't anything to get carried away with so opening mark calls for more switches to turf upped slightly in distance. Thrice-raced colt; won at Wolverhampton most recently; could well improve further.
4 2nd (4) (7/2 +0%) Bust A Move	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(4) Bust A Move 7/2, Improved with each start last year, relishing step up to 9f when an easy winner of a 6-runner nursery at Newmarket in November. Revised mark looks well with range if he returns in that shape. Emphatic success on heavy ground at Newmarket last time out; respected.
6 3rd (6) (17/2 -42%) Caelan	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(6) Caelan 17/2, Winner on debut at Kempton in August and returned to the AW, he doubled his tally back from 5 months off (well backed) at Wolverhampton last month. Fit and in form so a danger to all if he's as effective on turf. Both wins on AW, latest at Wolverhampton; still an unexposed sort; possibilities.
3 4th (3) (3/1 +50%) Prepschool	3 3/1(+50%)	(3) Prepschool 3/1, Made all in 9-runner Ripon novice on third start (1m) in August and shaped well (denied a clear run) when second to Curran at Pontefract. Like that rival, he was a shade disappointing switched to a nursery at Newmarket final 2-y-o start. Gelded since. Tad disappointing on final 2yo start but may still have more to offer.
2 5th (2) (5/1 -11%) Timeless Charm	5 5/1(-11%)	(2) Timeless Charm 5/1, Perfect start to her career when landing a 12-runner novice at Kempton in November. Green when failing to land the odds at Wolverhampton 16 days later but type to make a better 3-y-o. Interesting on turf/handicap debut. Bred to relish this trip and may yet confirm her debut promise; still of interest.
7 6th (7) (9/1 -50%) Mach Ten	9 9/1(-50%)	(7) Mach Ten 9/1, Raced just once for Andrew Balding and unable to advance his form for Karl Burke, albeit finding just one too good at Southwell in January. Gelded in the interim and stamina is assured back on turf. Has shown promise in novice events; open to progress now handicapping.
5 7th (5) (13/2 +19%) Spanish Poet	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(5) Spanish Poet 13/2, Made a winning start at Sandown in August but went the wrong way in 3 subsequent 2-y-o starts at up to 10.2f. Should stay this far and gelded ahead of this reappearance for excellent yard. Scored at Sandown on debut; regressed subsequently.
1 8th (1) (14/1 -100%) Curran	14 14/1(-100%)	(1) Curran 14/1, Doubled his tally despite going for home sooner than ideal in novice company at Pontefract in October. Too free to do himself justice in a nursery a fortnight later but gelded ahead of reappearance and he's in the right hands. Progressed stalled in hat-trick attempt; gelded since; may rebound.

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13:55 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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

BUST A MOVE relished the rise in distance when opening his account over 1m1f at Newmarket in November. The Ribchester gelding should have more to come now faced with a stiffer test of stamina and he could make light work of a 9lb rise on his seasonal debut. Although a well-beaten sixth, Curran was clearly thought capable of overcoming his opening mark of 87 judged on his starting price, also at Newmarket. A subsequent gelding operation could see an improved bid from Charlie Johnston's charge, while Prepschool and Caelan aren't easily dismissed either.

BUST A MOVE continued his theme of race-by-race progress when signing off his 2-y-o campaign in the perfect fashion at Newmarket in the autumn, and with his revised mark more than fair, it's worth chancing his fitness. Timeless Charm is the type to make up into a better 3-y-o so he's on the shortlist, with Caelan also dangerous given he's fit and in form.

Twice-raced TIMELESS CHARM looks worth another chance to confirm the promise of her debut win. Mach Ten is second choice.

14:00 Naas Stakes 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (10/11 +48%) Purple Lily	0.909091 10/11(+48%)	(4) Purple Lily 10/11, €17,500 foal, €24,000 yearling, €155,000 2-y-o, Calyx filly. Dam, French 8.5f winner, half-sister to smart 1½m winner Lady's Secret, third in Irish Oaks. 5/2, won 8-runner maiden at Galway (7f, soft) on debut, cosily. Off 7 months. Has plenty of scope to improve. Galway maiden winner; big year for the stable has started well and this one much respected.
2 2nd (2) (9/4 -105%) Portland	2.25 9/4(-105%)	(2) Portland 9/4, Useful colt. Very good 2¼ lengths third of 7 to Sunway in Criterium International (18/1) at Saint-Cloud (8f, soft). Off 154 days. Sets the standard. Group 1 third; Derby entry sets the standard against some likely progressive types.
1 3rd (1) (4/1 +33%) Chicago Critic	4 4/1(+33%)	(1) Chicago Critic 4/1, Twice-raced winner. Won 12-runner maiden at this C&D (soft, 9/4), well on top finish. Off 162 days. More needed again but open to further progress. Plenty of potential and today's effort will give us a much better idea of his capabilities.
5 4th (5) (33/1 +18%) Nativity Square	33 33/1(+18%)	(5) Nativity Square 33/1, Better for debut when fourth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 150/1) 6 days ago. More needed again. Good Curragh run on Monday; will appreciate the extra furlong but much more needed.
3 5th (3) (18/1 -64%) Orderofthephoenix	18 18/1(-64%)	(3) Orderofthephoenix 18/1, Much better for debut when winning 12-runner maiden (10/3) at Dundalk (7f), easily. Off 163 days. Should have more to offer. Dundalk winner; very promising filly but the ground would have to be a concern here.

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14:00 Naas Stakes 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

PORTLAND sets a good standard here off his official mark of 108. The Dubawi colt was last seen finishing third in Group 1 company in Saint-Cloud and handles this type of ground, having won a Galway nursery in heavy. Purple Lily looks like the sort who could improve at three and she may be the danger. Paddy Twomey's charge got up late on to win a Galway maiden last August and that form has worked out well since. Chicago Critic won his maiden in testing conditions over C&D in mid-October and is another with the potential to improve.

PURPLE LILY looked potentially smart when overcoming greenness to make a winning start in impressive fashion at Galway in August so can find the required improvement to beat Portland, who sets a clear standard judged on his third in the Group 1 Criterium International at Saint-Cloud in the autumn.

Paddy Towmey has started the season well and his Galway maiden winner PURPLE LILY can justify her entries in both 1,000 Guineas

14:10 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/1 +27%) King's Threshold	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) King's Threshold 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler who found improvement when placed all 3 starts over fences, including when second of 7 in handicap at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy, 5/2) 36 days ago. Not taken lightly. Dropped 1lb since last month's heavy-ground second; conditions ought to suit better here.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 +39%) Storminhome	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(1) Storminhome 10/3, Winning pointer/hurdler who got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when second of 8 in handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f, good to soft). Ground might have been too testing at Southwell since so worth another chance. Headgear left off. Not at best over 3m on soft ground last time; claims if judged on earlier Doncaster second.
4 3rd (4) (14/1 -40%) Sageburg County	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Sageburg County 14/1, Made a winning start over fences at Market Rasen in May before doubling his tally in this sphere at Southwell in November. Found nothing at Doncaster next time before back on track when second of 4 at Southwell, albeit beaten 13 lengths. 2-5 over fences but his record is very mixed and he'd appeal more on slower ground.
8 4th (8) (14/1 +0%) Dream In The Park	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Dream In The Park 14/1, Won twice over hurdles in 2022 but lightly raced and proved disappointing since, including both starts over fences this season. Made disappointing start to chasing career in the autumn; others have much less to prove.
5 5th (5) (12/1 +14%) Hurlerontheditch	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Hurlerontheditch 12/1, Would have made a successful chase debut over 3m at Warwick in November if not for an unfortunate slip after the last but not in the same form next 2 starts. Bit to prove now. Hood on 1st time. Unlucky not to win on seasonal/chase debut but two disappointing runs have followed.
6 6th (6) (33/1 -136%) Cartonne	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) Cartonne 33/1, Back-to-back handicap chase wins last season and did the same again this term, scoring at Doncaster and Ludlow. Excuses at Musselburgh since (failed to stay 3m) but others look better treated now. Dominated two races from the front in late 2023; below form last month; still considered.
11 7th (11) (9/1 +18%) Godot	9 9/1(+18%)	(11) Godot 9/1, Dual hurdles winner who showed the benefit of his chase debut spin when narrow winner at Plumpton. Good second there 3 weeks ago but didn't look suited going right-handed at Kempton in between those 2 runs. Battled well for narrow Plumpton win in January but others have more compelling form here.
9 8th (9) (33/1 -136%) Maninsane	33 33/1(-136%)	(9) Maninsane 33/1, Dual winner in first campaign over fences last term but mixed record this season, running badly at Doncaster latest. Potentially on a good mark now but others more solid. Yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal debut but this return to good ground is a big plus.
2 \|U\| (2) (5/1 -25%) Invincible Nao	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Invincible Nao 5/1, Keen-going sort who has seemingly been suited by a change to front-running tactics last 2 starts, winning at Fakenham (21.2f, soft) before good second at Sandown. Can go well again. Followed 14l Fakenham win with close second in valuable Sandown race this month; respected.
10 \|PU\| (10) (6/1 -71%) Rockinastorm	6 6/1(-71%)	(10) Rockinastorm 6/1, Failed to win over hurdles but already a triple winner in this sphere, including when given a no-nonsense ride by the most experienced jockey in amateur jockeys' handicap at Ludlow. Respected. 3-5 over fences this season; may prefer slower ground but could still be on the upgrade.
7 \|PU\| (7) (14/1 -87%) Jacks Touch	14 14/1(-87%)	(7) Jacks Touch 14/1, Has shown improved form switched to chasing this season, gaining her third success over fences when forging clear in mares handicap at Huntingdon in January. Didn't jump with her usual fluency when fourth there since but still ran well. Player. Three chase wins against own sex this season; faces tougher task against males today.

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14:10 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

ROCKINASTORM appeared to have plenty in hand when scoring over 3m at Ludlow last month and that was his third win from just five starts over fences. Off a 6lb higher mark here, the seven-year-old could add another victory to his record. Godot was only narrowly denied on his most recent outing at Plumpton and another good effort can be expected, while Invincible Nao and King's Threshold complete the shortlist.

STORMINHOME had been knocking on the door before getting stuck in the mud at Southwell 3 weeks ago so is worth another chance with conditions more in his favour here. This does look competitive, though, with Jacks Touch and Invincible Nao heading the dangers.

This might be run to suit strong-traveller KING'S THRESHOLD, who has made a solid start to his chasing career.

14:20 Limerick Conditions Hurdle 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/2 -226%) Miss Agusta	4.5 9/2(-226%)	(1) Miss Agusta 9/2, Fair hurdler. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Tailed-off last of 7 to Jade De Grugy in Solerina Mares Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (18f, heavy, 33/1) 57 days ago. This represents a drop back in class. Galway maiden winner on heavy but poor both starts since; hard to assess.
3 2nd (3) (4/5 +42%) Splashing Out	0.8 4/5(+42%)	(3) Splashing Out 4/5, Fairly useful hurdler. C&D winner. 12/1, sixteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (18f, soft) 49 days ago. Sets the standard if bouncing back from that poor run. Let down by jumping latest but earlier C&D form on heavy give her major chance.
2 3rd (2) (15/8 +16%) Queen Nel	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(2) Queen Nel 15/8, Career best when winning 16-runner novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 7/1) 15 days ago, comfortably. Limit may not have been reached. Much improved in testing ground for Gowran maiden win; big player.
4 4th (4) (50/1 +38%) Heidi's Frontiere	50 50/1(+38%)	(4) Heidi's Frontiere 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventeenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.6f, heavy, 150/1) on hurdles bow 28 days ago. Modest bumper form and last month's Naas hurdles debut didn't give any cause for hope here.
5 5th (5) (150/1 +25%) Maivangomary	150 150/1(+25%)	(5) Maivangomary 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, tailed-off last of 16 to Queen Nel in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 15 days ago. Poor form in three maidens, easily passed over here.

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14:20 Limerick Conditions Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SPLASHING OUT won over C&D back in November and went close to following up again at this venue over Christmas. The Eoin Griffin-trained mare obviously handles heavy ground well and now takes a drop in class after finishing down the field in a valuable handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival. Queen Nell left previous maiden form well behind when justifying support in very testing ground at Gowran Park earlier this month. She easily drew clear in the closing stages to land that 16-runner maiden and has scope for further improvement. Miss Agusta was an expensive purchase just after finishing second in the 2022 Land Rover Bumper at Punchestown. She made a successful start over hurdles at Galway last autumn but has disappointed twice since.

SPLASHING OUT must cast aside a tame effort at Leopardstown but she sets the clear standard on his C&D handicap success in November so she looks the way to go. Queen Nel was impressive at Gowran a fortnight ago and is the obvious threat.

With a proven record around here on heavy ground, SPLASHING OUT gets the vote ahead of recent Gowran winner Queen Nel

14:30 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/2 -11%) Balmacara	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) Balmacara 5/2, 60,000 gns yearling, New Bay gelding. Half-brother to 1½m winner Vision of Hope. Dam13.3f winner. Showed plenty of ability on debut despite looking badly in need of the experience when third at Newmarket in November, rallying having pulled hard/hung right. Will improve. Stayed on nicely for third at Newmarket on sole 2yo start and the form has substance.
4 2nd (4) (4/1 +0%) Manhattan Mirage	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Manhattan Mirage 4/1, €80,000 foal, €170,000 yearling, Inns of Court half-brother to winner up to 7f Gubbass and 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Persian Force, both useful. Placed both starts at 2 yrs, including when second in Yarmouth novice, coming from further back than winner and pulling clear of rest. Has left Alice Haynes. Fair form in 6f races last September; place possibilities, provided he stays 7f.
7 3rd (7) (6/1 -118%) Ghaihaban	6 6/1(-118%)	(7) Ghaihaban 6/1, Runner-up both starts in novices, stepping up on debut at Newmarket in November. She may do better still and surely won't be long in winning a race. Finished second in both 2yo starts, latest at Newmarket; leading player at the weights.
6 4th (6) (Evens +50%) Strong Opinion	0 Evens(+50%)	(6) Strong Opinion Evens, 1,000,000 gns yearling, Dubawi colt who stepped up a lot on debut when runner-up at Newmarket in November. Open to further improvement and could be useful. Has been gelded. Both starts at Newmarket last backend, better effort when runner-up latest; gelded since.
2 5th (2) (200/1 -100%) John L Sullivan	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) John L Sullivan 200/1, Good pedigree though sales price plummeted last year and he offered little both starts on the AW in the winter. No impact in a couple of AW races during the winter; gelded since.
3 6th (3) (50/1 -150%) Judge Frank	50 50/1(-150%)	(3) Judge Frank 50/1, Fair form when second in Newbury novice on debut last summer but below that level in 3 outings since, including on return. Second to smart rival at Newbury on debut; has failed to build on that effort.
5 7th (5) (250/1 -67%) Paddy Powerful	250 250/1(-67%)	(5) Paddy Powerful 250/1, Went with little promise both starts at Kempton. Hooded for 1st time. Has easily the worst chance on form; hood enlisted.

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14:30 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

There looked to be room for plenty of improvement in BALMACARA's debut third at Newmarket in November. That form has worked out well, with the winner subsequently landing a Listed event in France. Eve Johnson Houghton's gelding could take all the beating if stepping up on this return, although both Manhattan Mirage and Strong Opinion are likely capable of better too. The latter is feared slightly more on the balance of his exploits.

One-million-pound yearing STRONG OPINION was much improved from debut when beaten only by a useful sort at Newmarket in November and gets the nod over Balmacara, who made a promising start when third on the same card at the Rowley Mile. Ghaihaban looks capable of winning one of these so is another to consider.

The percentage call goes to BALMACARA, whose 2yo effort has been franked. Ghaihaban is second choice.

14:35 Naas Listed 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (5/1 +23%) Sunchart	5 5/1(+23%)	(4) Sunchart 5/1, Useful gelding. Just sole success from 26 Flat runs but made the frame in several listed races last term and warrants respect on return. Tongue strap back on. Runner-up in this last year; a repeat of that will see him run well again.
1 2nd (1) (9/4 +18%) Knight To King	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(1) Knight To King 9/4, Useful colt. One win from 2 runs last year. 5 lengths fourth of 6 to Layfayette in Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh (10f, good to soft, 9/4). Open to improvement and must enter calculations. Ran well in Group class last year; off since August and yet to encounter ground this soft.
2 3rd (2) (9/1 -157%) Queenstown	9 9/1(-157%)	(2) Queenstown 9/1, Thrice-raced winner. Won 10-runner maiden at the Curragh (12f, heavy, 4/6) in November. Raised significantly in class now but must be respected given connections. Won a Curragh maiden when last seen despite hanging badly; lots to find but not ignored.
3 4th (3) (3/1 +25%) Serious Challenge	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Serious Challenge 3/1, Useful gelding. Posted creditable seventh of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy) on reappearance 6 days ago. Return to longer trip will suit and merits consideration. Cracking effort under a big weight in the Irish Lincoln six days ago; a big player here.
5 5th (5) (14/1 -56%) Alanya	14 14/1(-56%)	(5) Alanya 14/1, Useful mare. 10¾ lengths tenth of 11 to Lumiere Rock in Blandford Stakes (28/1) at the Curragh (10f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Others more persuasive. Decent mare has the rating to run well but her best form is on a sound surface.
7 6th (7) (40/1 -150%) Lady Lunette	40 40/1(-150%)	(7) Lady Lunette 40/1, Useful filly. 12/1, below form 12½ lengths fifth of 11 to Maxux in Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Fairyhouse (9.1f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Plenty on plate here. Two 1m wins last summer; has a fair bit to find in this company on return.
6 7th (6) (3/1 +33%) La Filomena	3 3/1(+33%)	(6) La Filomena 3/1, Useful filly. 3¼ lengths third of 8 to Left Sea in listed race at Longchamp (9.9f, good, 55/10). Off 9 months. Market may be best guide to expectations on yard debut. Placed in this grade in France last summer; be involved if ready enough after absence.

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14:35 Naas Listed 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

KNIGHT TO KING ran with credit in a couple of stakes races following an impressive maiden win last season and there may be more to come from the Kingman colt this year. He was far from disgraced in soft ground in Group 2 company on just his second career outing in France last July and finished the campaign when fourth to Layfayette in the Royal Whip at the Curragh. Any improvement on those efforts would probably be enough to claim this. It's interesting that Aidan O'Brien starts Queenstown off in Listed company, despite a rating of just 82. The Galileo gelding improved with racing last season and could improve again from three to four. Serious Challenge already has a run under his belt, finishing seventh in the Irish Lincoln on Monday, and is another for the shortlist.

Preference is for SERIOUS CHALLENGE, who has race fitness on his side after a satisfactory return over a shorter trip at the Curragh last week. Knight To King and Sunchart are feared most.

SERIOUS CHALLENGE ran a cracker under a big weight in the Irish Lincoln six days ago and can win this.

14:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/1 -43%) Royal Way	5 5/1(-43%)	(1) Royal Way 5/1, Fair 1½m winner on Flat in France and has taken well to hurdling for new connections, winning 2 juveniles at Ludlow this year. A useful effort will be needed to defy top weight on handicap debut but the form of his second Ludlow win has been franked. Has won his last two and the form looks solid; interesting handicap debutant.
9 2nd (9) (6/1 +40%) Palio	6 6/1(+40%)	(9) Palio 6/1, Fair maiden at up to 1½m on the Flat and has placed on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles. More will be needed now handicapping in this sphere but he has the potential for better. Placed in both completed starts; drying conditions a likely help on handicap debut.
8 3rd (8) (3/1 +57%) Hamsiyann	3 3/1(+57%)	(8) Hamsiyann 3/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Improved effort over hurdles when second of 15 at Ludlow in a first-time tongue tie (retained) last month. His mark looks workable in relation to his Flat ability. Big player. Improved second at Ludlow last time and lurks on a low weight for handicap debut.
4 4th (4) (15/2 -50%) Spiced Rum	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(4) Spiced Rum 15/2, Fair staying handicapper on Flat and going the right way over hurdles, winning juveniles at Hereford (maiden) and Sandown (handicap) since fitted with a hood. A 7 lb rise demands more but further progress can't be discounted. Impressed off 7lb lower at Sandown 15 days ago; may need the mud to be at her best.
2 5th (2) (17/2 -209%) Kourosh	8.5 17/2(-209%)	(2) Kourosh 17/2, Fair winner on Flat in Germany who bolted up on his Wetherby hurdle debut in November. Running well when falling at Cheltenham next time but found little when turned over at short odds at Chepstow since. Given a short break ahead of handicap debut. Flopped last time but interesting on previous good form and retains plenty of potential.
6 6th (6) (5/1 +38%) Kado De Joie	5 5/1(+38%)	(6) Kado De Joie 5/1, French recruit who stepped up on his first 2 efforts over hurdles when winning a 5-runner Market Rasen juvenile last month. His strong-travelling style should lend itself to handicaps. Considered. Impressed in winning his maiden at Market Rasen and brings potential into handicaps.
3 7th (3) (12/1 -9%) Yellow Star	12 12/1(-9%)	(3) Yellow Star 12/1, Fairly useful form at best on the Flat and stepped up on hurdles debut third to subsequent Grade 2 winner Kalif du Berlais at Kempton when narrowly landing a 2m Lingfield novice (soft) in February. Might have found the run coming too soon when only fourth of 5 at Kempton since. Lingfield novice winner; lesser show last time and has to bounce back in a good handicap.
10 8th (10) (20/1 +29%) Vitani	20 20/1(+29%)	(10) Vitani 20/1, Won 2 juvenile hurdles for Adam West last summer. Well beaten in stronger company in the autumn but has switched to Dan Skelton and had wind surgery ahead of this handicap hurdle debut after 6 months off. Worth a betting check. Dual winner before struggling in stronger company; makes handicap debut for new yard.
5 9th (5) (14/1 +30%) Gifted Angel	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Gifted Angel 14/1, Unable to win on the Flat but been a different story over hurdles, scoring for third time in this sphere at Kempton (2m, good) in October. Pulled up in a Taunton handicap on latest hurdle start but he has run respectably on AW Flat since. Cheekpieces back on. Others look less exposed. Drying conditions are in his favour but, unlike some of these, he's fairly exposed.

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14:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Royal Way has to be of interest following two victories at Ludlow in recent months, but marginal preference is for KADO DE JOIE. Nicky Henderson's gelding got off the mark at Market Rasen last month and that form suggests that an opening mark of 110 should be workable. Hamsiyann also put in a career best on his most recent outing and should not be discounted, while Kourosh is another to consider.

This looks competitive. Irish-raider HAMSIYANN should have plenty of scope from this sort of mark judged on his Flat ability and gets the vote, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Kado de Joie and the hat-trick seeking Royal Way head the many dangers in an interesting race.

If forgiven a below-par run last time then there's good reason to believe that KOUROSH could be on a fair mark for his handicap debut.

14:55 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/3 +45%) Zeeband	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(3) Zeeband 10/3, 11/2, career best when winning 15-runner novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 21 days ago, always holding on. Can make presence felt. Recent maiden winner, fair placed form in handicaps but 5lb rise makes this more difficult.
10 2nd (10) (9/2 +44%) Grace Faraday	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(10) Grace Faraday 9/2, 7/1, creditable third of 18 in handicap hurdle at this course (22.3f, heavy) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Shortlist material. 13-race maiden, best form this season has been at this venue, each-way claims.
7 3rd (7) (13/2 -136%) Surf Club	6.5 13/2(-136%)	(7) Surf Club 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 33/1, last of 6 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, heavy) 32 days ago. Well treated based on bumper form and will be of interest on handicap debut if the market speaks in his favour. One of the lesser lights in the yard, may find his level in handicaps, unwise to rule out.
9 4th (9) (33/1 -83%) Spavango	33 33/1(-83%)	(9) Spavango 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16f, heavy, 125/1) 38 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Likely to do better. Little impression in maidens, open to improvement but hard to make a strong case for him.
6 5th (6) (16/1 -33%) Cosmic Rock	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Cosmic Rock 16/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy, 10/1) 8 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Others make more appeal. Fair form over hurdles late last year, not as good over fences on his last two starts.
1 6th (1) (4/1 -14%) Champagne Mahler	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Champagne Mahler 4/1, Respectable fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle (3/1) at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 28 days ago. Should give another good account but others look slightly better treated. 11lb rise for Gowran win proved too much at Naas, faces less demanding opposition here.
2 7th (2) (17/2 -6%) Desert Friend	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(2) Desert Friend 17/2, 18/1, very good third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.8f, heavy) 43 days ago. Can't be ruled out. Worth considering in the light of a fair third at Naas last month, winner has followed up.
8 8th (8) (18/1 +28%) Diamond Dollar	18 18/1(+28%)	(8) Diamond Dollar 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form tenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 25/1) 21 days ago, left poorly placed. Plenty to find on form. Not an obvious contender, different proposition if the market signals any confidence.
5 9th (5) (13/2 -63%) Mag Dillane	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(5) Mag Dillane 13/2, Career best when winning 10-runner novice hurdle at this course (16f, heavy, 13/8) 54 days ago. May do better still and makes plenty of appeal returned to handicap company. Took advantage of a good opportunity in a weak mares' maiden hurdle over C&D in January..
12 10th (12) (66/1 -32%) Oscar Tonic	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Oscar Tonic 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, first run since leaving James Joseph Mangan when sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20f, good to soft). Off 10 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Won two points in 2021/22, not a bad effort in a maiden hurdle on only start last season.
4 \|PU\| (4) (22/1 -83%) Snapius	22 22/1(-83%)	(4) Snapius 22/1, Winner in hurdle at Cork in March 2023. Last of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 28/1) 39 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Pulled up on last hurdle run. Plenty to prove at present. Below-par over hurdles last summer, no encouragement from last month's Dundalk run.
11 \|PU\| (11) (22/1 -38%) Cristiano Marealdo	22 22/1(-38%)	(11) Cristiano Marealdo 22/1, Winner in hurdle at Naas in December. 14/1, bit below form sixth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 14 days ago. Needs to bounce back. A shock winner of a 2m Naas handicap in December off 6lb lower, unplaced twice since then.

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14:55 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DESERT FRIEND won four times on the Flat in the UK and also scored both over hurdles and fences for Denis Hogan. The selection has shaped well on both outings since joining Snezzy Foster this winter including when third to Whiskeywealth (won again since) at Naas last month. Champagne Mahler made all for a convincing win at Gowran Park on Thyestes Chase day and was far from disgraced subsequently off an 11lb higher mark at Naas. Mag Dillane won over C&D last time while Zeeband also comes here off the back of a maiden win at Leopardstown. Grace Faraday drops back in trip and can't be lightly discounted while Surf Club appears one of the lesser lights at Closutton but any market move on handicap debut would be interesting.

MAG DILLANE was well supported and upped her game to open her account over hurdles in a maiden here last time so, with her mark only marginally altered since, she's worth a chance to go in again. Zeeband is an obvious danger and Surf Club will be a major player if he can get close to his bumper form on handicap debut.

An encouraging third behind a subsequent chase winner on his second start for this stable, DESERT FRIEND has good each-way claims

15:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (6/1 +33%) Knebworth	6 6/1(+33%)	(9) Knebworth 6/1, Consistent sort who won twice on turf last summer. Ended 2023 with 2 good runner-up efforts and shaped well when second again on recent Wolverhampton return. Has form in the mud. Considered in first-time cheekpieces. Promising return on AW 2 weeks ago; cheekpieces now added; 6f on slow ground fine; chance.
8 2nd (8) (11/2 +45%) Woven	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(8) Woven 11/2, Goes well at this track, ending a long losing run when scoring over C&D on his 2023 reappearance. Respectable 3 lengths sixth of 25 to Wobwobwob (stablemate Tinto second) in Ayr Silver Cup when last seen in September. Second to Bernardo O'Reilly in this on his 2022 reappearance. Respected. Good record fresh and at Doncaster; more appealing than many.
1 3rd (1) (9/2 -13%) Aleezdancer	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Aleezdancer 9/2, Kicked off 2023 with a comfortable win in this race on heavy. Failed to reproduce that form subsequently but has dropped to an identical mark as 12 months ago and evidently capable when fresh. Taken to bounce back to form with a bang. Easily won this race last year off the same mark; conditions to suit and one to consider.
7 4th (7) (13/2 +77%) Zip	6.5 13/2(+77%)	(7) Zip 13/2, Added another course win when seeing off 9 rivals over 7f last October. Arrives fit from AW and he's back to only 1lb above that successful mark. 7f is his optimum trip but he still can't be discounted. Returns to turf off handy mark; likes it here and goes well for today's rider; interesting.
2 5th (2) (40/1 -186%) Dream Composer	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Dream Composer 40/1, Improver last year, winning 3 times, including on soft. Not at his best on final 2 starts but that has resulted in him dipping to a favourable mark. Contender if ready to roll. Placed on last year's reappearance. Feasible mark on last year's best but he's returning from an absence; others preferred.
12 6th (12) (8/1 +43%) Bernardo O'reilly	8 8/1(+43%)	(12) Bernardo O'reilly 8/1, Won this race in 2022 and respectable fifth last year. Also won at Ayr and second over C&D last April so spring seems to be now. At the veteran stage now but he hasn't been this low in the weights for a while and gets a place on the shortlist. Conditions will suit and likely to be arriving on the scene late; each-way contender.
11 7th (11) (20/1 -67%) Blind Beggar	20 20/1(-67%)	(11) Blind Beggar 20/1, Three 5f wins last year. Started 2024 with 2 good in-frame efforts over 6f but he needs to shrug off a couple of lesser runs since. 2nd in this race off a 1lb higher mark last year; below par on AW the last twice.
6 8th (6) (25/1 -150%) Chairmanoftheboard	25 25/1(-150%)	(6) Chairmanoftheboard 25/1, No win for a while but he was placed on 4 occasions last year but lost his form at the campaign. Reappears in this race for the third year in succession and he's failed to make an impact the previous times. Conditions to suit and on a fair mark but on a long losing run and record fresh not great.
14 9th (14) (16/1 -33%) Parisiac	16 16/1(-33%)	(14) Parisiac 16/1, Blinkered when winning 5f Newmarket handicap in November. Creditable fourth on his Chelmsford reappearance but not in the same form back there since. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Handles bad ground but up in class today and easy enough to swerve.
10 10th (10) (12/1 -100%) Roach Power	12 12/1(-100%)	(10) Roach Power 12/1, Thrived on testing ground last September, winning over 7f at Thirsk and 6f at Haydock, beating the reopposing Knebworth by 4¼ lengths at the latter track. His peak fitness has to be taken on trust but he still looks competitively handicapped after an 8 lb rise. Tongue tied first time. Ended 2023 with two comfy wins on slow ground; up 8lb but may do better; now tongue tied.
3 11th (3) (33/1 -50%) Tinto	33 33/1(-50%)	(3) Tinto 33/1, Winner at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last August and a good second of 25 to Wobwobwob in the Ayr Silver Cup on his final start of 2023. Was well beaten on his reappearance in this race 12 months ago, though. Ended 2023 in good form but goes without headgear on this return from six months off.
4 12th (4) (9/1 -20%) Wobwobwob	9 9/1(-20%)	(4) Wobwobwob 9/1, Proved better than ever when landing 25-runner Ayr Silver Cup last autumn. Not at his best in 2 subsequent outings last year and remains 3 lb above his Silver Cup mark. Won the Ayr Silver Cup in September; no headgear back from a break; others safer.
5 13th (5) (22/1 -193%) Dakota Gold	22 22/1(-193%)	(5) Dakota Gold 22/1, Fine servant to connections who was smart at his peak (won C&D listed in mud in autumn 2022). His 2023 exploits suggest his powers may be on the wane but his reduced mark reflects that. First outing for 163 days. Been a real warrior down the years; ended 2023 quietly; lowly mark for return to action.
13 14th (13) (22/1 -175%) Brazen Idol	22 22/1(-175%)	(13) Brazen Idol 22/1, Gained a sixth career success when leading late on over 6f at Kempton in January. Up 4 lb to a clear career-high mark but he will be fine on this ground (won on heavy at Ffos Las in September). Progressive sprinter with more to come this year; slow ground a potential stumbing block.

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15:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

There are a few who will relish forecast ground conditions, including Aleezdancer, who won this off the same mark on his reappearance last year. He merits respect, as does Ayr Silver Cup winner Wobwobwob and the veteran Bernardo O'Reilly, who will appreciate a strongly-run affair. However, a chance can be taken on WOVEN. Michael Dods' charge has often gone well fresh previously and, from a competitive rating, looks set to mount a stern challenge. Tinto is another to consider.

ALEEZDANCER was an impressive winner of this race under similar ground conditions on his 2023 reappearance and can repeat the feat having dropped back to the same mark as 12 months ago. Knebworth shaped well on his AW reappearance and is second choice ahead of 2022 winner Bernardo O'Reilly. Woven, who has a fine record here and when fresh, completes the shortlist.

Dakota Gold and Woven are greatly respected but ZIP, fit from the AW and well suited by track and ground, can come out on top.

15:10 Naas Handicap 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/1 +56%) Take Me To Church	4 4/1(+56%)	(6) Take Me To Church 4/1, Ended 2023 campaign with victory at Dundalk and improved on that when taking 8-runner minor event at same course (7f) 44 days ago, responding well. Big player on handicap debut. Scored twice at Dundalk over the winter; stiffer test here but won't lack for fitness.
5 2nd (5) (10/1 -54%) Bid For Chester	10 10/1(-54%)	(5) Bid For Chester 10/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, very good third of 13 in minor event at this C&D (heavy, 80/1), finishing well. Off 161 days. Needs a couple of these to falter. Stable usually thrives at this time of the year and this one cannot be dismissed; gelded.
7 3rd (7) (10/1 -33%) Sluice	10 10/1(-33%)	(7) Sluice 10/1, Twice-raced winner. 9 lengths fifth of 6 to Atlantic Coast in Killavullan Stakes (12/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy). Off 155 days. Work to do on handicap debut. Not a factor in a Leopardstown Group 3 in October; interesting on her handicap debut.
2 4th (2) (9/2 +31%) My Mate Alfie	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(2) My Mate Alfie 9/2, Good fifth of 13 in minor event at this C&D (heavy, 8/1). Off 161 days. May have more to offer on handicap debut. Gelded over the winter and the choice of Colin Keane here; respected.
1 5th (1) (8/1 -167%) Military	8 8/1(-167%)	(1) Military 8/1, Promising individual. Course winner. 5½ lengths third of 6 to Atlantic Coast in Killavullan Stakes (6/5) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy). Off 155 days. Likely more to come on return/handicap bow. Irish 2,000 Guineas entry should go close although the ground might be a concern.
3 6th (3) (11/4 +45%) Guildenstern	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(3) Guildenstern 11/4, Much improved when taking 10-runner maiden (18/5) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) on final start last term. Remains low mileage and has to be of interest on switch to handicapping. Could be better than what he has shown to date; handles the ground; interesting runner.
12 7th (12) (28/1 +44%) Signor Ferrari	28 28/1(+44%)	(12) Signor Ferrari 28/1, Good second of 5 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 28/1) 30 days ago. 17lb higher now. Significantly back down in trip. Uphill task. Creditable efforts in Dundalk handicaps this year;has a task from 12lb out of the handicap.
9 8th (9) (9/1 +36%) Heavenly Being	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Heavenly Being 9/1, Lightly-raced winner. 10/11, career best when winning 8-runner maiden at Navan (5f, heavy), keeping on well. Off 158 days. Significantly up in trip. More needed on handicap debut but further progress may be forthcoming. Yet to race beyond 6f but is the choice of Shane Foley and handles the ground; 1lb wrong.
11 9th (11) (18/1 +28%) Neo Smart	18 18/1(+28%)	(11) Neo Smart 18/1, 17/2, career best when winning 13-runner maiden at Dundalk (7f). Off 130 days. Back handicapping on return and others make more appeal. Scored on her AW debut in a Dundalk maiden in November; others preferred here; 3lb wrong.
4 10th (4) (18/1 -177%) Duplantis	18 18/1(-177%)	(4) Duplantis 18/1, Excellent second of 13 in minor event at this C&D (heavy, 100/1). Off 161 days. Not taken lightly. Rejected by Colin Keane again here but the evidence is there for him to deliver a big run.
8 11th (8) (33/1 -83%) Glamorously	33 33/1(-83%)	(8) Glamorously 33/1, Course winner. Latest win here in October. 9/2, last of 5 in nursery at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy). Off 155 days. Others more persuasive. Disappointing on her first try over 7f at Leopardstown in October; better can be expected.
10 12th (10) (125/1 -150%) Gentileschi	125 125/1(-150%)	(10) Gentileschi 125/1, First run since leaving E. Monfort when ninth of 13 in maiden (33/1) at Dundalk (7f) on IRE debut. Off 177 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Well beaten in a Dundalk maiden on her only Irish start last year; best watched.

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15:10 Naas Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Aidan O'Brien won this last year with Paddington and MILITARY could prove a class act in this renewal. The Siyouni colt was well touted before making a winning debut here in September and ran with credit in a couple of stakes races subsequently. He was third in the Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown on his final start in heavy ground. Take Me To Church comes here fit from the all-weather and was placed in testing conditions here last October. He could be a danger. My Mate Alfie ran well in a couple of valuable sales races towards the end of last season and is another for the shortlist.

TAKE ME TO THE CHURCH ran well here last October and has since scored twice at Dundalk. He gets the nod in a tricky-looking handicap. Military and Guildenstern head the list of dangers.

Preference is for GUILDENSTERN who fulifilled early potential to land a Leopardstown maiden in October and could have a good season

15:20 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/4 +8%) Martator	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(4) Martator 11/4, Has been reliable in handicap chases this winter, gaining reward for that consistency in a small-field race over 2½m at Newbury 23 days ago. Fine at this trip and a 4 lb nudge is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. Did it nicely on heavy at Newbury last time; contender if coping with the different ground.
6 2nd (6) (17/2 -6%) Coastguard Station	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(6) Coastguard Station 17/2, Consistent chaser but he turned in a rare poor effort when pulled up in handicap chase at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December. Freshened up since and handily weighted if back on song. Pulled up last time but well treated on last spring's placed efforts and not ruled out.
2 3rd (2) (15/8 +25%) Frere D'armes	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(2) Frere D'armes 15/8, Improved for switch to chasing last season, landing handicaps at Kempton/Newbury. Just one good effort this term but it came over C&D (good to soft) and he should find this easier than the Grand Annual at last week's Cheltenham Festival. Back on a good mark. Pulled up in Grand Annual recently but now back in much calmer waters and he likes it here.
5 4th (5) (9/1 -50%) Walk In Clover	9 9/1(-50%)	(5) Walk In Clover 9/1, Recorded back-to-back chase victories last spring and plenty of good efforts in defeat have followed. Latest remote third of 4 at Taunton (2¾m) wasn't one of them (raced too freely) but she might fare better back down in trip with a hood added. Pulled up/tailed off the last twice but the wind surgery and first-time hood could help.
1 5th (1) (3/1 +0%) Thelasthighking	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Thelasthighking 3/1, Successful at Wincanton and Southwell last spring and returned with a pair of good runner-up efforts at Kempton in the autumn. Looks like he's been saved for another spring campaign. Should go well. Two good runs last autumn; can go well fresh and could play leading role back from a break.

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15:20 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow

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This can go the way of THELASTHIGHKING, who has shown plenty of pace over further the last twice and should be suited by dropping back in distance on this occasion. A winner of two of his last four starts in this sphere, Nigel Twiston-Davies' charge is narrowly preferred to Martator, who bounced back to winning ways with a taking performance at Newbury earlier in the month. Frere D'armes has shown little in recent starts but is well capable on his day for in-form connections.

Although FRERE D'ARMES was pulled up in the Grand Annual at last week's Cheltenham Festival he's the mount of Harry Skelton from his yard's 2 runners here and might be able to stage a revival in this easier race and back on a sounder surface. Recent Newbury winner Martator is second choice ahead of Thelasthighking.

Topweight THELASTHIGHKING posted two good seconds in the autumn and earns the vote now back from a break. Walk In Clover is feared.

15:30 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (13/8 -8%) Gold In The Rivers	1.625 13/8(-8%)	(3) Gold In The Rivers 13/8, Promising sort. Second of 7 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, heavy, 12/1) 20 days ago. Merits consideration. Second in a weak maiden at Leopardstown, winner bids to advertise the form on Saturday.
6 2nd (6) (4/6 +26%) Summer Melody	0.666667 4/6(+26%)	(6) Summer Melody 4/6, Fair hurdler. Well-beaten last of 4 to High Class Hero in listed hurdle at this course (21f, heavy, 28/1) 155 days ago. Likely to be on the premises returning to calmer waters. Bumper winner, hurdle runs have not matched that form, could be good enough in this grade.
2 3rd (2) (66/1 -230%) Drumgill	66 66/1(-230%)	(2) Drumgill 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Sixth of 8 in bumper at this course (16.2f, heavy, 50/1) 14 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Soundly beaten in three bumpers and a novice hurdle, unlikely to feature.
7 4th (7) (33/1 +84%) Doyen Flyer	33 33/1(+84%)	(7) Doyen Flyer 33/1, Poor hurdler. 200/1, fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.2f, heavy) on hurdles bow 128 days ago. Needs to do more. Weak form in bumpers, a bit better when fifth on hurdling debut at Wexford in November.
4 5th (4) (100/1 +0%) Littlewell Lariat	100 100/1(+0%)	(4) Littlewell Lariat 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 21 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Naas (19f, heavy) on NH debut 14 days ago. Hard to fancy. Not a likely contender on the evidence of debut in a 2m3f maiden at Naas two weeks ago.
9 6th (9) (11/1 -22%) Sadies Diamond	11 11/1(-22%)	(9) Sadies Diamond 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 9/2, sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 15 days ago. Needs to have learned plenty for that experience. Best of her four runs when second at 66-1 in a good-ground bumper at Wexford last June.
5 \|F\| (5) (10/1 -100%) Moudan	10 10/1(-100%)	(5) Moudan 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, third of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 15 days ago. Needs to step forward again. Stepped up from debut when staying on for third in a 2m event at Gowran early this month.
8 \|PU\| (8) (100/1 -52%) Kyusha	100 100/1(-52%)	(8) Kyusha 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22.4f, heavy) on NH debut 32 days ago, beaten 5 out. Hooded for 1st time. Up against it. 80-1, pulled up first time out at Punchestown, blood found at both nostrils, hooded now.
1 \|PU\| (1) (150/1 -50%) Diamondfranticsoup	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Diamondfranticsoup 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy, 200/1) 15 days ago. Has struggled in maiden hurdle outings at Naas and Gowran, no apparent chance.

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15:30 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SUMMER MELODY beat Found A Fifty in a Navan bumper and showed promise over hurdles including when beaten only two lengths behind Longhouse Poet over 2m4f here at the 2022 Christmas Festival. The Charles Byrnes-trained gelding has obviously had training issues since as he's only run once when disappointing in a Listed race here last October and some market support would be encouraging. The well-bred Gold In The Rivers cost 220,000 euro at the Derby Sale and has shown some promise in three outings including behind stablemate Twoohthree at Leopardstown earlier this month, while Moudan is another to consider after finishing third behind the odds-on Angostura at Gowran.

GOLD IN THE RIVERS has shown a fair level of ability to date and the impression is that he's yet to reach his limit, so he's fancied to improve past Summer Melody, who has an underwhelming reappearance to put behind him. Moudan is the pick of the remainder.

Highly regarded at the time of his Navan bumper win in 2022, SUMMER MELODY may now begin to get his career back on track

15:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (14/1 +22%) Qitaal	14 14/1(+22%)	(10) Qitaal 14/1, Won a Nottingham maiden for this yard on his final outing in 2021 but seen only once since (for K. J. Condon) and has to prove he retains ability after long absence. Has rejoined the Johnston stable; market may prove best guide to expectations.
5 2nd (5) (10/3 +26%) Stressfree	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(5) Stressfree 10/3, Boasts a solid record and upped his game to score with something to spare at Nottingham on final outing last season. Type to do better as a 4yo, so boasts leading claims. Justified favouritism at Nottingham on last outing; the type to improve further this term.
6 3rd (6) (16/1 -45%) Lightening Company	16 16/1(-45%)	(6) Lightening Company 16/1, Not at best on final outing last season but made a winning return in 2023 and returns on a fair mark, so not one to write off if the market speaks in his favour. Has done all his winning in the spring; this looks the time to catch him.
7 4th (7) (12/1 -85%) Baryshnikov	12 12/1(-85%)	(7) Baryshnikov 12/1, Losing run is mounting up, but did well to finish as close as he did when second at Pontefract 3 starts back and it was a competitive heat in which he was fifth to Certain Lad (winner again since) at York (10.2f, soft) five months ago. Goes well fresh, so considered. Soundly beaten in this contest last year but is 8lb lower this time.
9 5th (9) (9/4 +65%) Ensured	2.25 9/4(+65%)	(9) Ensured 9/4, After a spell in Hong Kong with D. J. Hall, rejoined his former trainer and back on track following 8 months off when third at Southwell and second at Kempton on last couple of outings. Potentially well treated and deserves plenty of respect back on turf. Couple of encouraging AW efforts since rejoining James Fanshawe; likely player.
1 6th (1) (50/1 -127%) Percy Shelley	50 50/1(-127%)	(1) Percy Shelley 50/1, Useful performer who was successful in 2022 in maiden at Longchamp, and minor events at same course and at Chantilly. Hasn't fired for current stable as yet, though. Three wins in France; not solid judged on his two British efforts.
8 7th (8) (6/1 -9%) Bucephalus	6 6/1(-9%)	(8) Bucephalus 6/1, Failed to kick on after scoring at this meeting last year but he's found improvement to land an 8-runner handicap hurdle at Newbury earlier in the month, so worthy of interest from a handy mark. Scored comfortably in this race 12 months ago; won his latest hurdles start.
2 8th (2) (17/2 -143%) There's The Door	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(2) There's The Door 17/2, C&D winner. 40/1, 12½ lengths twelfth of 13 to Mukaddamah in listed race at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 134 days. Latest effort is best excused and she has a good record in testing ground. Successful on this card last year; interesting back here, despite career-high mark.
4 9th (4) (15/2 -36%) Toshizou	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(4) Toshizou 15/2, Useful operator for Joseph O'Brien and not far off that level for current yard, albeit he was off his game when last seen at Newmarket 142 days ago. Likely to need the run. Placed twice over 1m2f last autumn; that form puts him in the picture.
3 10th (3) (22/1 -100%) Euchen Glen	22 22/1(-100%)	(3) Euchen Glen 22/1, Veteran who retains plenty of ability and is still a regular in top-end middle-distance handicaps. Excuses at Newcastle when last seen but he's likely to come on for this return. Showed last year that he retains a useful level of ability; long time since last win.

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15:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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STRESSFREE rounded off last season with a comfortable win on heavy ground at Nottingham, an effort for which he was raised 4lb. The unexposed four-year-old looks set to have his ideal conditions once again and is taken to repel the challenge of There's The Door, who will appreciate the return to handicaps having failed to make an impact at Listed level on her last two starts. Ensured should be ready to roll following a couple of spins on the all-weather and he is an interesting contender with Silvestre De Sousa aboard, while it is difficult to rule out grand veteran Euchen Glen.

STRESSFREE built up a likeable profile last season and is very much the sort to make a better 4yo, so he makes plenty of appeal for an in-form yard. Ensured is well treated returning to turf, so he's a big threat along with Baryshnikov, who tends to do well at this time of year.

There could well be more to come from STRESSFREE (nap), who is taken to follow up his autumn success. Ensured is second choice.

15:45 Naas Handicap 7f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/1 +60%) Janoobi	4 4/1(+60%)	(3) Janoobi 4/1, Lightly-raced winner who hasn't been seen since finishing ninth of 25 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) in August 2022. Off 19 months. The betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations. Off since 2022 but has run well fresh and is on an attractive mark here; has won on soft.
13 2nd (13) (8/1 +43%) Ramiro	8 8/1(+43%)	(13) Ramiro 8/1, Latest win at Chester in September. First run since leaving Brian Ellison when bit below form fourth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 28/1), never nearer. Off 93 days. Ran well on her stable debut in a 7f Dundalk handicap in December; each-way chance.
8 3rd (8) (4/1 +43%) Mr Rango	4 4/1(+43%)	(8) Mr Rango 4/1, 25/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy), making effort earlier than ideal. Off 140 days. First run for yard after leaving Ross O'Sullivan. Drop back to this trip is a negative on his seasonal bow for a new trainer.
15 4th (15) (9/1 +25%) Sirjack Thomas	9 9/1(+25%)	(15) Sirjack Thomas 9/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 50/1) on reappearance 16 days ago, running on. Should be sharper with that behind him. Not beaten far on his return at Dundalk two weeks ago; needs things to fall his way.
12 5th (12) (25/1 -56%) Fiver Friday	25 25/1(-56%)	(12) Fiver Friday 25/1, 9/2 and hooded for 1st time, respectable second of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, soft). Off 174 days. Others more persuasive. Irish maiden form was not too bad and no real surprise should she play a hand here.
9 6th (9) (100/1 -525%) Orandi	100 100/1(-525%)	(9) Orandi 100/1, French winner. Last in 2 starts for Tony Martin at the end of 2022 and not seen since. Could only consider if backed. Last in a pair of Dundalk handicaps in late 2022 when last seen; no obvious appeal.
14 7th (14) (4/1 +43%) Duke Of Leggagh	4 4/1(+43%)	(14) Duke Of Leggagh 4/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Listowel (9f, soft). Off 6 months. Back down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Back down to a decent mark now although might need further these days; tongue-tie tried.
10 8th (10) (16/1 -191%) Zephron	16 16/1(-191%)	(10) Zephron 16/1, 13/2, career best when winning 22-runner handicap at the Curragh (7f, heavy) when last seen in November. Likely to be competitive if resuming in similar form. Up 15lb for a wide margin win in a Curragh handicap in November when last seen; contender.
4 9th (4) (16/1 -60%) Spanish Tenor	16 16/1(-60%)	(4) Spanish Tenor 16/1, Won this on 2022 reappearance. Added wins at Gowran and Listowel at the end of last summer September. Clearly capable when fresh and needs considering for the Ado McGuinness team. Lost his form after winning at Listowel in September and others preferred; 4th last year.
2 10th (2) (16/1 -60%) Hurricane Ivor	16 16/1(-60%)	(2) Hurricane Ivor 16/1, Sixth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D (soft). Off 162 days. Plenty to find on form. Down to 88 now after his form tailed off last year; could be interesting.
1 11th (1) (50/1 -525%) Verhoyen	50 50/1(-525%)	(1) Verhoyen 50/1, Went without headgear when seventh of 13 in handicap (66/1) at the Curragh (5f, heavy) on reappearance 6 days ago. Has cheekpieces refitted now and could prove a different proposition back at 7f. Trip and ground in his favour but others might have stronger claims here.
6 12th (6) (12/1 +0%) Solar Breeze	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Solar Breeze 12/1, Hooded for 1st time, good second of 14 in handicap (10/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 53 days ago, clear of rest. First run for yard after leaving Ms Sheila Lavery. Something to find on form. Drop back in trip not certain to suit on debut for a new yard but interesting nonetheless.
16 13th (16) (100/1 -300%) Amanirenas	100 100/1(-300%)	(16) Amanirenas 100/1, Eighteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy, 80/1) on reappearance 6 days ago, slowly away. Hood back on. No improvement on her seasonal bow at the Curragh on Monday; others preferred.
7 14th (7) (28/1 -100%) Loingseoir	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Loingseoir 28/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 13 in handicap at the Curragh (5f, heavy, 40/1) on reappearance 6 days ago. Could leave that well behind returned to a more suitable trip. The 5f trip was way too sharp for him at the Curragh on Monday; likely to fare better.
11 15th (11) (9/1 +44%) Nahori	9 9/1(+44%)	(11) Nahori 9/1, Twice-raced winner. One win from 1 run last year. Winner at Dundalk in December. 17/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 30 days ago. Her best days are in front of her but inexperience and the ground may foil her here.
5 16th (5) (66/1 -725%) Queenie St Clair	66 66/1(-725%)	(5) Queenie St Clair 66/1, Career best when winning 15-runner maiden at this C&D (soft, 10/3), soon clear. Off 162 days. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Cheekpieces back on. C&D maiden winner for Noel Meade; up 10lb on her first run for Eamon Delany; could go well.

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15:45 Naas Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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DUKE OF LEGGAGH may be worth a shot here on his return to action. The grey ran a big race on this card last season when chasing home Paddington in the Madrid Handicap and went on to win by a wide margin in Navan subsequently. He had more on his plate after that but has slipped back to a nice mark and catching him early in the season again may be the best time. Zephron was a wide-margin winner on this kind of ground at the Curragh in November. He got a 15lb hike for that but has to be respected. Solar Breeze was narrowly edged out on her last outing at Dundalk in late January. She's another interesting one here on her first outing for new trainer Daniel McLoughlin.

LOINGSEOIR is dangerously well handicapped and might be worth chancing to leave Monday's reappearance run over an inadequate 5f at the Curragh well behind and resume winning ways. Spanish Tenor, who tasted success in this race in 2022, and Sirjack Thomas are two with a chance for the Ado McGuinness yard. Zephron and Mr Rango are others with claims in a race where the market could prove informative.

Preference is for DUKE OF LEGGAGH, in terrific form this time last year and back down to that sort of mark now

15:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
15 (15) (15/2 -7%) Mac's Legacy	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(15) Mac's Legacy 15/2, Easily best run when second on his handicap debut at Hereford (25.5f) in January. Failed to back it up however in first-time cheekpieces there since so has a bit to prove now. Not at best on soft ground last time but his Hereford second in January makes him a player.
5 1st (5) (15/2 -15%) Redbridge Rambler	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(5) Redbridge Rambler 15/2, Returned to form when runner-up in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield last month. Needs to back it up and he's 0-10 now though. Back in form with close second over 2m4f last month; worth another crack at this trip.
3 2nd (3) (9/2 +44%) Much Too Dear	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(3) Much Too Dear 9/2, Has run to a fair level over hurdles so far, best effort when runner-up in maiden at Kempton last May. Looked rusty when fourth there in November and is entitled to come on from that now handicapping. Interesting. Fair fourth in 2m5f Kempton novice in the autumn and open to improvement in handicaps.
8 3rd (8) (4/1 -33%) Nickelforce	4 4/1(-33%)	(8) Nickelforce 4/1, Built on previous promise to get off the mark in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 62 days ago. Up 6 lb but weighted to go well again and this longer trip is a likely plus too. Upped from Class 5 after 2m4f win in January; may improve again over this new trip.
13 4th (13) (40/1 -100%) Outside Adesa	40 40/1(-100%)	(13) Outside Adesa 40/1, Runner-up both outings in Irish points but he failed to build on previous efforts when only ninth at Taunton (3m) on his handicap debut 13 days ago. Shouldn't be written off though. Shaped with promise in 2m3f novice in January but safely held in 3m handicap since.
6 5th (6) (10/1 -33%) Rebel Intentions	10 10/1(-33%)	(6) Rebel Intentions 10/1, Twice a winner over hurdles this season but his good run of form came to a halt here in December. Didn't take to fences at Huntingdon last time so he needs to get back on track. Major player if judged on course form from November but last two runs were lacklustre.
12 6th (12) (66/1 -65%) Vengeance	66 66/1(-65%)	(12) Vengeance 66/1, 100/1, first run since leaving Harry Whittington when tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) 58 days ago. Lots more needed if he's to gain his breakthrough success. Well down the field over 2m4f on stable debut; moves up in trip with a lot to prove.
4 7th (4) (33/1 -50%) Johnny B	33 33/1(-50%)	(4) Johnny B 33/1, Off for over a year off before winning 3m handicap hurdle at Wincanton in December but he's been pulled up both starts since. Has something to prove. Pulled up twice since shock win in December; not an easy one to predict.
14 8th (14) (40/1 -100%) Totowolfe	40 40/1(-100%)	(14) Totowolfe 40/1, Winning Irish pointer who shaped as if he'd be better for the run when fifth of 16 in Exeter maiden hurdle in December. Well held at Chepstow and back at Exeter since however. Tongue strap applied for his handicap debut with lots more required. Made reasonably encouraging rules debut but has struggled twice since; handicap debut.
9 9th (9) (10/1 +38%) Strackan	10 10/1(+38%)	(9) Strackan 10/1, In the frame on his first two runs over hurdles but he ran a moody race when pulled up on his handicap debut at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 89 days ago. Others appeal more. Struggled on handicap debut (2m3f, soft); tries different trip-and-ground combination here.
11 \|B\| (11) (13/2 +35%) The Bold Thady	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(11) The Bold Thady 13/2, Weak finisher who has yet to win but he does have consistent form figures, third of ten after 9 months off in 3m Wincanton handicap last month. No forlorn hope. More exposed than most but current mark ought to be workable; not ruled out.
2 \|F\| (2) (9/2 +44%) Face D'music	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(2) Face D'music 9/2, £100,000 purchase having been placed only start in Irish points and encouragement to glean from his second place finishes in a pair of 2m4f Hereford novice hurdles in November. Entitled to do better granted this stiffer test of stamina. Placed twice over 2m3f at Hereford in November; makes handicap debut after a break.
10 \|F\| (10) (12/1 -100%) Perculator	12 12/1(-100%)	(10) Perculator 12/1, Bumper winner who found some improvement for first-time cheekpieces when opening her hurdling account at Wetherby (3m) in January. Good fourth of six at Carlisle (25f, heavy) since so she can go well again off an unchanged mark. Drew nicely clear with progressive rival when winning at Wetherby two runs ago; a possible.
7 \|PU\| (7) (22/1 -38%) Touch Of Thunder	22 22/1(-38%)	(7) Touch Of Thunder 22/1, Modest in bumpers and has only run to a similar level in 4 starts over hurdles, fifth of nine in Fontwell handicap last time. Others preferred. Beaten about 33l when fifth on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m5f) in January.

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15:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

A tentative vote goes to REDBRIDGE RAMBLER, who was slightly unlucky when carried left and short of room late on at Sedgefield last month. That represented arguably a career best for the six-year-old and the step up in trip should suit as he looks to get the better of Plumpton scorer Nickelforce and Face D'music, who makes his handicap debut following a couple of decent efforts at Hereford. Others to note include Perculator and Rebel Intentions.

Plenty are in with a shout. NICKELFORCE deservedly got off the mark at Plumpton last time and can make light of a 6 lb rise in the weights now his stamina is drawn out more. Much Too Dear starts out in handicaps on a lenient mark and could emerge as the chief threat after his break, with Perculator and Face d'Music well in the mix too.

Bottom weight MAC'S LEGACY has strong claims if judged on his clear second to a three-time subsequent winner at Hereford in January.

16:05 Limerick Handicap Chase 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (7/2 +30%) Hgranca De Thaix	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(2) Hgranca De Thaix 7/2, Fairly useful winner at 19f over hurdles. Similar standard over fences this term. 13/2, creditable 9¾ lengths third of 8 to Dancing Jeremy in handicap at Thurles (16.7f, soft) 31 days ago. Step up in trip should suit but has to jump better than of late.
4 2nd (4) (15/8 -7%) Dancing Jeremy	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(4) Dancing Jeremy 15/8, 9/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Thurles (16.7f, soft) 31 days ago, driven clear. Expected to be bang there again despite a 10 lb rise. Up 10lb for recent Thurles win but should run well and longer trip no problem.
1 3rd (1) (11/8 +21%) Lets Go Champ	1.375 11/8(+21%)	(1) Lets Go Champ 11/8, Very good second of 6 in maiden chase (9/2) at Punchestown (23.7f, heavy) 103 days ago. Yard having good spell. Makes handicap chase debut. Should go well again. Up against smart novices so far; high enough opening mark but respected.
3 4th (3) (11/1 -69%) Coqolino	11 11/1(-69%)	(3) Coqolino 11/1, 33/1, below form fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Naas (20f, heavy) 28 days ago. Best to look elsewhere unless the betting hints otherwise. Seems to have lost form and hard to be confident in off this sort of mark.
5 5th (5) (18/1 -13%) The Little Yank	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) The Little Yank 18/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2022. Pulled up in handicap chase (20/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Others are preferred. Will appreciate drop in class but hard to be confident in.

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16:05 Limerick Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Point-to-point winner LETS GO CHAMP won over hurdles last year and was also second in a valuable handicap at the Punchestown Festival. The brother to Scarlet And Dove is likely to prove better suited to fences and may open his chasing account here after coming up against some smart types this term. Dancing Jeremy recorded a fourth career win over an extended two miles at Thurles last month with Hgranca De Thaix, who should enjoy this longer trip, about ten lengths back in third. The lightly raced Coqolino gave encouragement when third to Idas Boy at Punchestown in November but has been disappointing since.

LETS GO CHAMP went down only to the smart Embassy Gardens at Punchestown when last seen in December and can make a successful switch to handicaps with further progress likely. Last month's Thurles winner Dancing Jeremy can give him most to think about.

Although given a 10lb hike for his Thurles win DANCING JEREMY can follow up here over this longer trip

16:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (6/1 +0%) Liamarty Dreams	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Liamarty Dreams 6/1, Successful at Musselburgh last summer and held his form well in the main for the remainder of the turf season. Had excuses for his 2 runs on all-weather to end the campaign, off only 4 days prior to his final outing, so he's capable of getting involved on his reappearance. Suited by this distance and is on a workable mark; has never won when fresh.
6 2nd (6) (6/1 +0%) Perseverants	6 6/1(+0%)	(6) Perseverants 6/1, Not the most consistent last year, though he did finish runner-up in this corresponding race. Showed the benefit of his recent run when fifth of 10 at Southwell (8.1f) 19 days ago, so his task is now to build on his latest effort. Finished second off 4lb higher in this contest last year; place possibilities.
1 3rd (1) (9/2 +10%) Ascot Adventure	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(1) Ascot Adventure 9/2, Took advantage of career-low mark when landing the Ayr Bronze Cup in September and ran creditably when making the frame at the same course next time. Ended the year with a below-par effort at Newcastle on his tapeta debut, but he's respected with yard going well ahead of his return. Taxing conditions may stretch him returned to 7f; last win came over 6f.
3 4th (3) (11/4 +31%) Broken Spear	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(3) Broken Spear 11/4, Ended last season with a couple of lesser efforts, but after 4 months off he probably needed the run when never on terms at Newcastle 3 weeks ago. Is now 2 lb below his last winning mark returned to turf, so he's one to note with conditions to suit. Has several pieces of good form at Doncaster; interesting back at this venue.
4 5th (4) (9/2 -50%) Beelzebub	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(4) Beelzebub 9/2, In first-time hood, bounced back to his best when winning at Newcastle (7f) in January on his second outing for his current yard. Again ran well upped in grade when third at the same C&D the following month and he could still have more to offer back on turf. Merits consideration. In good form upped to 7f at Newcastle this year; remains unexposed at this trip.
7 6th (7) (10/1 -67%) Shandy Star	10 10/1(-67%)	(7) Shandy Star 10/1, Won 3 times in 2022 but wasn't able to match that level last year until November, when she finished runner-up in 17-runner handicap at Newmarket. Raced wide when well held at Newcastle on her final start, so she's a workable mark if ready to go after 4 months off. Best effort last year when second at Newmarket on penultimate outing.
5 7th (5) (6/1 +0%) Evocative Spark	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Evocative Spark 6/1, Returned to winning ways at Chester (7f) in September and has been in better heart than the figures suggest this year, needing a greater emphasis on stamina when sixth of 10 at Southwell (6.1f) last month. Can make his presence felt back up in trip. Returns to ideal scenario, having done all his winning at about 7f on turf.
8 8th (8) (100/1 -203%) Break Point	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) Break Point 100/1, Showed fair form when trained by S. P. C. Woods but has failed to beat a rival in 2 starts for his current yard. Has enough to prove at present as he drops in trip. Regressive six-race maiden; enough to prove dropped further in trip.

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16:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

PERSEVERANTS was no match for an impressive winner in this last year, but the son of Zoffany is 4lb lower now and would appear to hold excellent claims in his bid to go one better. Beelzebub has been running well on the all-weather and must enter the reckoning, for all that he does need to improve on last year's turf form. Broken Spear shaped with encouragement on his reappearance at Newcastle and is not without a chance.

With his recent run behind him, preference is for BROKEN SPEAR who has dropped below his last winning mark and has conditions in his favour. He is taken to land a second C&D success, with Beelzebub feared most arriving in good form from the all-weather. Evocative Spark also enters calculations with the return to this longer trip to suit.

Off a handy mark and back at a course that suits him, BROKEN SPEAR gets the vote. Evocative Spark is second choice.

16:20 Naas Handicap 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (20/1 -67%) Naisiun	20 20/1(-67%)	(9) Naisiun 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in nursery at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 22/1). Off 6 months. More needed. Soundly beaten off 4lb higher on nursery debut last year; has to improve.
5 2nd (5) (2/1 +0%) Dark Viper	2 2/1(+0%)	(5) Dark Viper 2/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Richard Hannon when creditable second of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy, 18/1) 6 days ago, no match for winner. Leading player with race fitness on his side. Runner-up in a 6f Curragh handicap six days ago against older horses; has a solid chance.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +50%) Sylkie	4 4/1(+50%)	(4) Sylkie 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 33/1) 58 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Must bounce back. Showed a glimmer of ability in three Dundalk maidens; cheekpieces on; check the market.
2 4th (2) (15/2 -125%) Apollo Prince	7.5 15/2(-125%)	(2) Apollo Prince 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, very good fourth of 11 in nursery at Galway (7f, heavy, 22/1), no extra only late on after pulling hard. Off 146 days. Expected to be bang there with headgear discarded. Ran a cracker on nursery debut at Galway in testing ground; looks a major player on return.
1 5th (1) (11/2 -10%) Arizona Desert	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(1) Arizona Desert 11/2, Winner at Leicester in October. 6/1, sixth of 7 in nursery at Newcastle (8f). Off 146 days. First run for yard after leaving Dominic Ffrench Davis. Respected. Won a Leicester nursery over this trip when trained in UK last season; could run well.
3 6th (3) (11/2 +39%) Dont Do Dramas	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(3) Dont Do Dramas 11/2, Winner at Gowran in October. 33/1, possibly needed run when last of 5 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 30 days ago, keeping on without threatening. Significantly back down in trip. Seemed not to stay 1m2f at Dundalk on return; could run well with conditions in his favour.
6 7th (6) (33/1 -106%) Pandion Power	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Pandion Power 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Dundalk (7f) 9 days ago. Stable having good spell but others are easier to fancy on recent efforts. Well beaten in handicaps at Dundalk the last twice and needs to improve loads.
8 8th (8) (14/1 +0%) Gregorina	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Gregorina 14/1, Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 33/1) 23 days ago. Visor back on. Temperament is under suspicion and others make more appeal. Consistent enough but has been below form last twice and is unproven in these conditions.
7 9th (7) (17/2 +39%) Chou Chou	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(7) Chou Chou 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 9 in nursery (6/1) at Down Royal (7f, good to firm). Off 6 months. Not easy to make a case for. Well beaten on nursery debut at Down Royal; has questions to answer.

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16:20 Naas Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DARK VIPER ran well first time up this season when chasing home a well-handicapped rival in Merisi Diamond at the Curragh on Monday. He remains on the same mark and if this doesn't come too soon, the Dark Angel gelding has to have a big shout. Arizona Desert makes her first start for Adrian Murray and could go well with Wayne Hassett taking off 7lb. The Sioux Nation filly won a nursery last year in Leicester but hasn't faced ground this testing yet. Apollo Prince ran too freely in blinkers when last seen in a Galway nursery and did well in the circumstances to finish fourth. He's another who has to be considered.

DARK VIPER ran well in a big-field event at the Curragh on Monday and sets the standard on that effort. Apollo Prince seemed lit up by first-time blinkers on his final outing last season but hinted that there was a bigger effort in him, so merits respect, with stable-switcher Arizona Desert also considered.

Having run a cracker when runner-up in an all-aged handicap over 6f at the Curragh six days ago, DARK VIPER could go one better.

16:30 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 +57%) Sam Brown	3 3/1(+57%)	(1) Sam Brown 3/1, Back to winning ways when landing Veterans' Series Final at Warwick (24f) in January and performed creditably both starts since, latest when fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, soft, 14/1) 29 days ago, finishing well. Respected. Won the series final at Warwick in January and has continued in good form; strong claims.
2 2nd (2) (9/2 -13%) Two For Gold	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(2) Two For Gold 9/2, Signed off last season with success (off 1 lb higher) in this contest and returned with an excellent second over C&D in November. Below par since but no surprise if he bounces back here. Tongue strap on first time. Pulled up/tailed off elsewhere on last three runs but likes it here and won this last year.
6 3rd (6) (11/4 +17%) Certainly Red	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(6) Certainly Red 11/4, Likeable sort who completed a hat-trick last term and shaped as though his turn may again be near when runner-up at Sandown (24.2f) last month. Best to draw a line through his subsequent run at Doncaster (testing conditions) and he's a solid candidate. Pulled up last time but in attritional race; of interest on his good second previously.
10 4th (10) (11/2 +31%) Risk And Roll	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(10) Risk And Roll 11/2, Tricky customer but capitalised on a reduced mark at Uttoxeter (24f) when last seen over fences in September. Mixed record over hurdles since and plenty to prove at this level from 1 lb out of the handicap. Fair efforts over hurdles the last twice and won last September on last chase start.
7 5th (7) (8/1 -23%) Larry	8 8/1(-23%)	(7) Larry 8/1, Dual C&D winner who got back on the scoreboard when landing a 4-runner Plumpton handicap (25.7f, soft) in January. Below form in a more competitive event here latest but will be dangerous if back on a going day. Twice well beaten over C&D this winter but good record here otherwise and not ruled out.
5 6th (5) (18/1 -260%) Diego Du Charmil	18 18/1(-260%)	(5) Diego Du Charmil 18/1, Absent since finishing second in a handicap chase at Kempton (18f) in May 2022 but, on the upside, he resumes on a 5 lb lower mark and his top yard is more than capable of getting one ready following a spell on the sidelines. Enters calculations. Likes it here and he's on a handy mark, but hefty absence and his stamina are the doubts.
3 7th (3) (28/1 -180%) Mac Tottie	28 28/1(-180%)	(3) Mac Tottie 28/1, Won 2 races over the National fences during 2021/22 campaign and notched another success at Aintree (Mildmay Course) on Boxing Day. Ran no sort of race in testing ground over hurdles latest but return to quicker conditions may seen him in better light here. Tailed off over hurdles recently but chasing is his game nowadays; not discounted.
8 8th (8) (12/1 +14%) Back On The Lash	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Back On The Lash 12/1, Dual Cross-Country winner at Cheltenham but a bid for a third title defence failed to spark him back to life in November. Likely best watched on return to action. Struggled on last two runs last autumn but on a handy mark and the ground is set to suit.

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16:30 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Two For Gold landed the corresponding event 12 months ago and connections will be hopeful that a first-time tongue-tie can see the admirable veteran return to form. However, after scoring in a valuable veterans' series final at Warwick in January, SAM BROWN was far from disgraced in the Denman Chase and it was a similar story in the Coral Trophy at Kempton last time. Down in class and with Freddie Gingell taking off a crucial 5lb, he might be the answer. Larry is also noted.

It could be worth chancing TWO FOR GOLD, who figures off a handy mark and goes particularly well here (won this event 12 months ago). The returning Diego Du Charmil and Certainly Red are both having their first starts in veterans events and are feared most.

Topweight SAM BROWN (nap) has continued in good form since winning the series final at Warwick in January and gets the nod.

16:40 Limerick Handicap Chase 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/1 +0%) He Fitz In	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) He Fitz In 4/1, Creditable fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle at this course (22.3f, heavy, 12/1) 14 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Can give a good account. Consistent over hurdles and fences this term, should be sharper for his recent hurdles run.
3 2nd (3) (16/1 -60%) Atacanter	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) Atacanter 16/1, 6/1, below-par fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 42 days ago. In the picture if back on his A-game. Moderate fifth over 3m at Navan in his first handicap chase, plenty of improvement needed.
4 3rd (4) (8/1 +0%) Made In The Woods	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Made In The Woods 8/1, C&D winner. Respectable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at this course (22.3f, heavy, 9/2) 14 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and much respected. Won a handicap chase over C&D last season, not as effective over hurdles this season.
5 4th (5) (28/1 -155%) Soldier Of Honour	28 28/1(-155%)	(5) Soldier Of Honour 28/1, 11/2, eighth of 12 in handicap chase at Thurles (22.1f, soft) 31 days ago. Others more persuasive. Third at Down Royal on his second handicap run, failed to reproduce that form at Thurles.
2 5th (2) (7/1 -100%) Baldur's Gate	7 7/1(-100%)	(2) Baldur's Gate 7/1, Winner in chase at Punchestown in November. 6/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, heavy) 20 days ago. In the mix. Placed in four of his five races since Punchestown win, excuse for Punchestown failure.
8 6th (8) (17/2 -13%) Starlight Cato	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(8) Starlight Cato 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 13 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 20/1) 64 days ago. Needs considering. 3lb out of the handicap but quite possible he will make his presence felt.
1 \|F\| (1) (Evens +33%) Folly Master	0 Evens(+33%)	(1) Folly Master Evens, Promising sort who arrives on a hat-trick after comfortable wins at Punchestown (23f) and on his chasing debut at Thurles (2m5f). Has more to offer. Big shout. Backed up emphatic handicap hurdle win with beginners' chase success, trip should suit.
7 \|F\| (7) (18/1 +36%) Plain Or Battered	18 18/1(+36%)	(7) Plain Or Battered 18/1, Below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) 12 months ago on his final run for N. Dooly. Makes handicap chase debut with his fitness to prove. Has joined Philip Rothwell and could go well if off this mark if fit and ready.

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16:40 Limerick Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

FOLLY MASTER relished a step up in trip when landing a gamble over hurdles at Punchestown, with Made in the Woods over 20 lengths behind in fourth, before successfully switching to fences at Thurles earlier this month. The Tom Dreaper-trained gelding appeared to win with a bit in hand over 2m5f and should be suited by this stamina test. Baldur's Gate beat He Fitz In (now 13lb better off) by 13 lengths over this trip at Punchestown in November and has held his form well since while Starlight Cato's second to St Denis's Well at Navan has been well advertised since. Atacanter is another to consider.

FOLLY MASTER created a good impression when going in at the first time of asking over fences at Thurles and looks very much the way to go here. Baldur's Gate appeals as the one to chase home Tom Dreaper's hat-trick seeker ahead of Starlight Cato and Made In The Woods.

Fourth in a recent handicap hurdle, HE FITZ IN can turn the tables on Baldur's Gate who beat him by 13l at Punchestown in November

16:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (9/1 -38%) Thornaby Pearl	9 9/1(-38%)	(8) Thornaby Pearl 9/1, Career-best effort when making all at Ripon (6f) in July. Not so good subsequently but has falled down the weights and could be a player if fully tuned first time up. Big chance on last year's standout Ripon effort (6f, soft) but unable to build on it after.
5 2nd (5) (11/2 +61%) Son Of Sampers	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(5) Son Of Sampers 11/2, Won Cork maiden for previous yard last summer but hasn't troubled the judge in a trio of outings on AW for new connections this winter. Yet to fire for new stable; down in weights and the return to turf could revive fortunes.
2 3rd (2) (9/1 -100%) Little Muddy	9 9/1(-100%)	(2) Little Muddy 9/1, Won this event (off 7 lb lower) on reappearance last term and performed with credit off higher marks thereafter. Slow ground suits and must enter calculations. Won a division of this race last year off 7lb lower; conditions will suit and shortlisted.
7 4th (7) (12/1 +0%) Ballyare	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Ballyare 12/1, Below par in recent starts on AW and his victories on turf have come on a sounder surface. Others more appealing. Quiet on AW this winter but handicapped accordingly; can go well back on turf.
1 5th (1) (2/1 +50%) Harry's Halo	2 2/1(+50%)	(1) Harry's Halo 2/1, Course winner (6f) in November 2022 and posted another good effort here when runner-up in 6f handicap last summer. Untried over minimum trip but returns on a fair mark. 5f an unknown & back from a break but he's down in grade, likes it here and R Ryan booked.
6 6th (6) (14/1 +30%) Strong Power	14 14/1(+30%)	(6) Strong Power 14/1, May have needed the outing, back from 6 months off, when down the field at Wolverhampton 15 days ago but is on a lengthy losing run and his sole success on turf came back in 2019. Sole turf win came back in May 2019; sharper for recent return; others more appealing.
4 7th (4) (17/2 -89%) Selby's Pride	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(4) Selby's Pride 17/2, Not the easiest to win with but has dropped down to a handy mark and arrives on back of good second of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago. Likely contender. Conditions fine and ran well on AW nine days ago; perhaps one or two better treated.
10 8th (10) (12/1 -50%) Prospect	12 12/1(-50%)	(10) Prospect 12/1, Scored off 5 lb higher mark at Catterick last summer but rather went backwards thereafter and overall profile is off-putting. On a good mark and conditions should be fine; back from six months off though.
9 9th (9) (9/1 -80%) Rwenearlytheredad	9 9/1(-80%)	(9) Rwenearlytheredad 9/1, Unraced as a juvenile but won 3 times last season and ended campaign with close third of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft) in September. Likely more to come this term and this strong-travelling sort shouldn't be inconvenienced by the return to sprinting. Won three handicaps last year; more to come as a 4yo but may need a bit further now.
3 10th (3) (33/1 -106%) Refuge	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Refuge 33/1, Won twice over this trip last season but would likely prefer better ground and may be be better for the outing here. Conditions fine and has run well on his return in the past; betting should guide.
11 11th (11) (20/1 +0%) Granny B	20 20/1(+0%)	(11) Granny B 20/1, Won Pontefract handicap (5f) at first time of asking for this yard in September and should strip fitter for recent respectable return from 4 months off at Wolverhampton. Each-way player. Only 1lb higher than for her winning stable last September (5f, good to soft); up in class.

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16:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A determined winner of this contest last year off 7lb lower, LITTLE MUDDY is taken to repeat the dose in similar ground conditions. The eight-year-old wasn't up to much at the end of last season but she should be primed for this, with progressive course winner Rwenearlytheredad a big danger on the drop in trip. Selby's Pride showed up well on her return from three months off at Newcastle and she must enter calculations, along with Harry's Halo and Refuge.

LITTLE MUDDY landed this event in similar conditions last term and is feasibly treated on her return. She may be able to take the prize home once more. Selby's Pride and Rwenearlytheredad head the list of dangers.

Selby's Pride and Little Muddy are high on the list but BALLYARE returns to turf on a lowly mark and could be the answer.

16:55 Naas Handicap 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (3/1 +10%) Master Garvey	3 3/1(+10%)	(9) Master Garvey 3/1, After 3 months off, shaped promisingly when third of 20 in handicap (12/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 6 days ago. Leading contender as he goes back up in trip. Third in a 6f handicap at the Curragh on Monday; will go close with a reproduction.
13 2nd (13) (50/1 -52%) Spring Collection	50 50/1(-52%)	(13) Spring Collection 50/1, Fared no better making her handicap debut when tenth of 14 at Dundalk (7f, 100/1) 30 days ago. Needs to leave previous efforts behind as she makes her turf debut. No show in three maidens and a handicap at Dundalk; best watched on her first try on turf.
1 3rd (1) (4/1 +0%) Chicago Storm	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Chicago Storm 4/1, In first-time tongue strap, stepped up on recent run when fifth of 23 in handicap (14/1) at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 6 days ago. Remains early days for current trainer and he can give another good account. Good Curragh run; likely to try do it from the front here and could give it a bold show.
8 4th (8) (12/1 +14%) Angel On Fire	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Angel On Fire 12/1, Opened his account at Gowran in October. After 5 months off, probably needed the outing when twelfth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy, 22/1) 6 days ago. One to consider with his recent run behind him. Ran better than his finish position over 6f at the Curragh on Monday; not without a chance.
10 5th (10) (9/4 +50%) Atbay	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(10) Atbay 9/4, Remains a maiden but ran creditably after 8 months off when fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 10/1) 16 days ago. Enters calculations from his current mark. All of his best form is on better ground but likely to go well if he handles the surface.
5 6th (5) (16/1 -129%) Manhattan Dandy	16 16/1(-129%)	(5) Manhattan Dandy 16/1, Two wins from 50 Flat runs, with latest success at Bellewstown in September. Ran poorly after 4 months off when twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 66/1) 16 days ago. Needs to get back on track returned to turf. Acts on any ground and should come on for his return at Dundalk two weeks ago; contender.
4 7th (4) (10/1 -100%) One For Mum	10 10/1(-100%)	(4) One For Mum 10/1, Below form tenth of 15 in handicap (9/2) at Gowran (7f, good) when last seen in August. However, she's been given a chance by handicapper, so she could fare better on her return. Not been at her best first time out but has an obvious chance if she can run to form here.
12 8th (12) (33/1 +0%) Man Is King	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Man Is King 33/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Ninth of 12 in claimer at Dundalk (8f, 100/1) 37 days ago. Hood now the choice of headgear. Ordinary form over the winter at Dundalk; probably okay on the surface but hard to fancy.
3 9th (3) (33/1 -65%) Dutch Glory	33 33/1(-65%)	(3) Dutch Glory 33/1, Is yet to fire in 3 starts so far this season (left Ross O'Sullivan after the first occasion), eleventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 33/1) 9 days ago. Others preferred. No show on either start for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; hard to recommend.
6 10th (6) (40/1 -186%) Beaumadier	40 40/1(-186%)	(6) Beaumadier 40/1, In first-time blinkers, went off too hard when twelfth of 15 in maiden at Navan (5f, heavy, 22/1) in October. Upped in trip with hood reapplied after 5 months off. Down to a mark of 59 now but hard to know what to expect after five months off.
7 11th (7) (20/1 -67%) The Stray Sod	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) The Stray Sod 20/1, Never a threat in 2 starts this year, seventh of 20 in handicap (66/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 6 days ago. However, she lurks on a dangerous mark as she goes back up in trip. Encouragement from his run in a 6f handicap at the Curragh on Monday; could go well.
11 12th (11) (18/1 +28%) Drish Melody	18 18/1(+28%)	(11) Drish Melody 18/1, Well below form on her final 2 starts in 2023, last of 14 in handicap (40/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) in December. Has enough to prove back down in trip. Out of form last year but back down to a nice mark if he could rediscover his best.
2 13th (2) (14/1 -17%) Adnaan	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Adnaan 14/1, After 7 months off, made little impact on first run since leaving J. F. Levins when twelfth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at Dundalk (8f) 44 days ago. This run should reveal more. No impression on his stable debut at Dundalk last month; others preferred.

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16:55 Naas Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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MANHATTAN DANDY had a pipe opener at Dundalk recently and could be a decent price here on ground he handles well. The Dandy Man gelding won twice over seven furlongs last season, including in very testing conditions at Bellewstown. Master Garvey has a good run under his belt already this year and has to be a leading contender. He was third to Merisi Diamond at the Curragh six days ago. Atbay ran a decent race when fourth on his return from an absence at Dundalk and is another for the shortlist.

MASTER GARVEY made an encouraging return when third behind an improving type at the Curragh on Monday, so he is taken to build on his recent run to get off the mark this time around. Atbay also ran well when making the frame at Dundalk on his latest outing and he could be thereabouts once more, with One For Mum completing the shortlist.

If MASTER GARVEY(nap) can reproduce his third at the Curragh on Monday he will be hard to beat

17:05 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/2 +22%) Supreme Gift	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Supreme Gift 7/2, Triple winner in novice hurdles last season and improved from his chasing debut to score in a 4-runner Ascot handicap in November. Not so good next 2 starts but returned to form reverted to hurdles/back up in trip when runner-up here (23.5f, good to soft) last month. Has run really well on both visits to Ascot, including last time, and he's a key player.
9 2nd (9) (6/1 -9%) Arqoob	6 6/1(-9%)	(9) Arqoob 6/1, Second win over hurdles for his current yard at Sandown in November. Strong at the finish when third in a big-field Ascot handicap on penultimate outing and possibly unsuited by conditions at Doncaster last time. Well beaten when upped to 3m last time but good third over 2m3f here previously.
8 3rd (8) (18/1 +18%) Hurricane Harvey	18 18/1(+18%)	(8) Hurricane Harvey 18/1, Usually consistent but appears to have lost his form for the time being, so others are preferred even if he's sliding in the weights. Fair 4th in December and now 6lb lower but this 10yo has been well beaten the last twice.
6 4th (6) (17/2 -55%) Josh The Boss	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(6) Josh The Boss 17/2, Has made up into a fairly useful novice, routing the opposition on return/debut over hurdles at Warwick (21f) then defying a penalty in an unconventional race at Aintree. First poor effort in this sphere when only fifth at Exeter last time but could get back on track. Disappointing last time but on earlier evidence he has potential off handicap debut mark.
4 5th (4) (3/1 +14%) Itso Fury	3 3/1(+14%)	(4) Itso Fury 3/1, Ran out a good winner at Wincanton (19.8f) in November and backed it up with a solid showing when third at Kelso last time. Might not have reached his limit and expected to be on the premises again. Won at Wincanton two starts ago and solid third at Kelso three weeks ago; chance.
1 6th (1) (8/1 -14%) Get A Tonic	8 8/1(-14%)	(1) Get A Tonic 8/1, Got back on track with a dominant front-running display in a Newbury handicap hurdle in December. Disappointing at the same course next time, though, and she looks vulnerable. Well beaten at Newbury when last seen but made all there two starts ago and not ruled out.
2 7th (2) (11/1 +21%) Espoir De Romay	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Espoir De Romay 11/1, Very capable sort who has been lightly raced in recent seasons. Not the most consistent these days and arrives on the back of a lesser effort at Chepstow a couple of months ago. Hasn't shone this season but he's 7lb lower than when second in this race last year.
3 \|F\| (3) (9/2 -29%) The Four Sixes	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(3) The Four Sixes 9/2, Found improvement on debut for Olly Murphy when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Wetherby in December and good efforts in defeat since, runner-up back there last time. Should give another good account. Has done very well at Wetherby for new yard and could make another bold bid.

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17:05 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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The form of SUPREME GIFT's recent course second has worked out well, with both the third and fourth winning next time, so a subsequent 3lb rise might not prevent Henry Daly's charge from going one better. The Four Sixes also occupied the runner-up berth on his latest outing at Wetherby and he is unlikely to be far away, while top-weight Get A Tonic drops in class and must be respected for the in-form Dan Skelton team.

THE FOUR SIXES has made a positive start for Olly Murphy and travelled with purpose when runner-up at Wetherby last time, so he gets the marginal vote over Itso Fury, who is also going the right way. Supreme Gift is another one to consider.

The 5yo novice JOSH THE BOSS was disappointing at Exeter last month but showed considerable promise previously and he's the pick.

17:15 Limerick NH Flat Race 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (13/8 -62%) Shuttle Diplomacy	1.625 13/8(-62%)	(1) Shuttle Diplomacy 13/8, Promising Dschingis Secret gelding who readily landed a 14-runner bumper (10/3) at Naas (16f, soft) on NH debut 72 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Sure to progress. Big player. Green on debut at Naas but managed to win in the style of a good horse, strong chance.
6 2nd (6) (9/1 +73%) Putapoundinthejar	9 9/1(+73%)	(6) Putapoundinthejar 9/1, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Young Lucy. Dam, fair maiden hurdler, is a half-sister to useful hurdler (winner around 2m) Lagostovegas. Betting can prove a good guide. Half-brother to a bumper winner, dam well-related, Derek O'Connor aboard for Tony Martin.
7 3rd (7) (8/1 -14%) Saint Le Fort	8 8/1(-14%)	(7) Saint Le Fort 8/1, Sixth of 18 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, soft, 125/1) on NH debut 69 days ago. No forlorn hope on his bumper debut. In common with stablemate Balko D'Ange shaped quite well in a maiden hurdle on debut.
2 4th (2) (10/3 +49%) Balko D'ange	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(2) Balko D'ange 10/3, 14/1, promising second of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) on NH debut 22 days ago, running on. Much respected on his bumper debut. Interesting on the strength of a debut second in a maiden hurdle at Navan, finished well.
8 5th (8) (6/1 -118%) Lady Of The Locke	6 6/1(-118%)	(8) Lady Of The Locke 6/1, Won 6-runner bumper (11/1) at Thurles (15.9f, heavy) on NH debut 8 days ago. Able to dictate there but she is still well worth considering. Winner first time out at Thurles, this comes quite soon but she didn't have a hard race.
11 6th (11) (80/1 -100%) That's All Folks	80 80/1(-100%)	(11) That's All Folks 80/1, €18,000 2-y-o, Tasleet filly. Half-sister to useful 1m winner in Italy White Lips. Dam maiden on Flat. Possibilities. Half-sister to a winner in Italy, Flat pedigree, might find these conditions too testing.
4 7th (4) (66/1 +34%) King Casey	66 66/1(+34%)	(4) King Casey 66/1, €5,500 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Real Milan. Considered newcomer. More stamina than speed in the pedigree, lack of experience a drawback.
3 8th (3) (10/1 -54%) Baron Noir	10 10/1(-54%)	(3) Baron Noir 10/1, Third of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 11/2) on NH debut 21 days ago. Not ruled out if building on it. Led for a long way before fading into third at Leopardstown, promising for a small yard.
9 9th (9) (18/1 +55%) Kilbuny Supersonic	18 18/1(+55%)	(9) Kilbuny Supersonic 18/1, €10,000 3-y-o, Harzand filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/fair 2½m hurdle winner Kilbunny Pontic. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (2¼m-21f winner) Mae's Choice. Runner-up in a point (Mar 3) so can't be discounted. Second in a maiden point three weeks ago, the Sam Curling-trained winner looked useful.
5 10th (5) (25/1 +24%) Let Him B	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Let Him B 25/1, Casamento gelding. Dam, bumper winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Minnies Secret. Much respected debutant, especially if the market vibes are positive. Dam won a bumper for this stable on debut, trainer's second-string.

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17:15 Limerick NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY justified favouritism on debut at Naas in January and Patrick Mullins again takes the ride. The selection, who was quite green on that occasion, is entitled to progress with that experience under his belt and it's interesting to note that Tom Cooper mentioned this Listed race as a likely target after that victory. Lady Of The Locke makes a quick reappearance after taking a similar event at Thurles last Saturday, while Baron Noir made much of the running when third to Glynn Brae at Leopardstown earlier this month. Balko D'ange came home strongly when runner-up to the odds-on Charming Star on debut in a Navan maiden hurdle while Derek O'Connor is an eye-catching booking on Putapoundinthejar, a Walk In The Park half-brother to a bumper winner.

A few of these bring potential, not least SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY who looked a good prospect when making a winning start in a Naas bumper in January and can make it 2-2 after a break. Balko d'Ange could emerge as the main danger on the back of a promising hurdling debut second at Navan, although the Charles Byrnes-trained duo Lady Of The Locke and Let Him B merit plenty of respect too along with other debutants Kilbuny Supersonic and Putapoundinthejar.

One of two winners in the field, SHUTTLE DIPLOMACY looked raw when scoring at Naas and ought to have derived considerable benefit

17:25 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (12/1 +64%) Zargun	12 12/1(+64%)	(10) Zargun 12/1, Came close to adding to his sole career success at Southwell in January but ran poorly there on his last 2 outings and others are far easier to make a case for. Defied a much higher mark in 2021; far from consistent since.
5 2nd (5) (11/1 -22%) Maharajas Express	11 11/1(-22%)	(5) Maharajas Express 11/1, Went one better than on yard debut to score at Wolverhampton in December. Largely held form well since, caught wider than ideal when seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 23 days ago. Yet to offer much on turf but he arrives fit and in decent heart, so not ruled out with blinkers applied. Chance partly depends on how well he responds to new headgear.
2 3rd (2) (11/4 +54%) Huddle Up	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(2) Huddle Up 11/4, Placed 5 of 7 starts in 2023, the pick of the bunch coming when third at Chester (length behind Count d'Orsay) in July. Ended season with a rare below-par effort but ran well fresh last term and he's shortlisted on return. Placed several times last year and starts his 2024 campaign on a workable mark.
9 4th (9) (9/2 +25%) Burj Malinka	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(9) Burj Malinka 9/2, Gained third course success at Hamilton in September and stepped forward from his comeback run when hird of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 16 days ago. Respected. Finished third off 7lb higher in a division of this contest 12 months ago.
6 5th (6) (14/1 -250%) Glory Fighter	14 14/1(-250%)	(6) Glory Fighter 14/1, Ended a long losing run at Catterick last summer and ran creditably from this mark at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 47 days ago. Can make presence felt on return to turf. Finished third off 8lb higher in this race last year and can't be dismissed.
7 6th (7) (11/2 +0%) Showalong	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(7) Showalong 11/2, Has plenty of form in the mud, scoring from a 1 lb higher mark in Nottingham last May. Ran well on return last season and looks capable of giving a bold bid with conditions to suit. Revival looks possible on reappearance; won off 1lb higher at Nottingham last May.
8 7th (8) (28/1 -100%) Danzart	28 28/1(-100%)	(8) Danzart 28/1, Won big-field events at Thirsk and Redcar last May before completing the hat-trick at Wolverhampton the following month. Not quite in same form later in season, and though he has plenty of form on testing ground, the drop back rates as a slight unknown. Has something to prove back at the minimum distance on reappearance.
3 8th (3) (10/1 +29%) Fortunate Star	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Fortunate Star 10/1, Won at Nottingham last May but overall record remains patchy and he ended season in somewhat of a lull. Others are more persuasive on comeback run. Won in emphatic style at Nottingham last May; good chance if back in similar form.
4 9th (4) (11/1 -144%) Papa Don't Preach	11 11/1(-144%)	(4) Papa Don't Preach 11/1, Capitalised on a drop in the weights to score at Newcastle early last season but ended the year in poor form. Now 15 lb below his last winning mark but hard to have much faith in on return. Ran well in the Flying Childers here as a 2yo; interesting off a greatly reduced mark.
1 10th (1) (7/1 -40%) Violets Star	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Violets Star 7/1, Almost belied odds of 150/1 when runner-up at Thirsk on debut last summer and, having then found listed company too hot on her next outing, got off the mark at the third attempt in a Ffos Las maiden. Opening mark looks workable and she's respected. Made all at Ffos Las when last seen eight months ago; the least exposed contender.

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17:25 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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BURJ MALINKA showed up well for a long way on his most recent outing at Newcastle and dropping back in trip looks like a good move, with Adrian Nicholls' sprinter placed in a division of this race last year. Glory Fighter is another who comes here fit after recent spins on the all-weather, while Huddle Up has yet to win for the Barron team but remains on a workable mark. Unexposed handicap debutant Violets Star and Showalong are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

SHOWALONG lurks on a handy mark and, given his proven suitability for testing conditions, gets the nod to make a winning return. Huddle Up largely held his form well in defeat last season and is respected, with Glory Fighter also considered on the back of a decent effort on all-weather last time.

A chance is taken on PAPA DON'T PREACH, who has never won on turf but posted a good effort at Group 2 level on his sole Doncaster run.

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Tomform Sunday 24th March 2024

Races & Results Sunday 24th March 2024

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13:20 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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13:25 Naas Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:35 Ascot /Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:55 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Naas Stakes 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:10 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Limerick Conditions Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:30 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Naas Listed 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:55 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Naas Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:20 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Naas Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:05 Limerick Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Naas Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:30 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Limerick Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow