1 Thursday 3rd April 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Tomform Thursday 3rd April 2025

There were 34 Races on Thursday 3rd April 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Naas, 7 races at Aintree, 6 races at Plumpton, 6 races at Sedgefield, 7 races at Chelmsford City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 3rd April 2025

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

13:25 Naas 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	16 1st (16) (7/2 +13%) Zoffman	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(16) Zoffman 7/2, Second beaten 14l in a maiden hurdle at Navan latest; much more to come judged on useful flat handicap form; better ground may help; go well Useful sort on the Flat, has something to build on after second to an easy winner at Navan.
2	8 2nd (8) (15/2 +6%) Kara Sacre	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(8) Kara Sacre 15/2, 6l winner in a maiden point over 3m at Ballycrystal on debut; returning from long layoff; back in trip; yard can get them ready; watch betting Has come from a good nursery, winner of a maiden point for Sam Curling 12 months ago.
3	9 3rd (9) (16/1 +36%) King Jon Oliver	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) King Jon Oliver 16/1, 90,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Karaktar; small yard in good form; worth a precautionary market check Dam unraced half-sister to high-class hurdle/chase winner Gaillard Du Mesnil, interesting.
4	11 4th (11) (8/11 +64%) Los Blanco	0.727273 8/11(+64%)	(11) Los Blanco 8/11, Yard won this last year; 5 1/2l third in a maiden hurdle here most recent run; that sets hurdles form standard; trainer in form; off a short-break; better ground a plus on flat form; the one to beat Form of his hurdling debut over C&D has been strongly advertised by Honesty Policy.
5th	3 5th (3) (50/1 +0%) Colvin	50 50/1(+0%)	(3) Colvin 50/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Down Royal only start; good ground suits; plenty more needed Betrayed his inexperience at Down Royal, showed some ability and seems likely to improve.
6th	1 6th (1) (80/1 -21%) Allo Al Khawaneej	80 80/1(-21%)	(1) Allo Al Khawaneej 80/1, Comfortably held in a handicap over 12f at Newmarket (July) last time; absent for very lengthy period; up in trip; market best guide on hurdle debut given connections Half-brother to the smart Delegator, weak form in three runs on the Flat for Owen Burrows.
7th	15 7th (15) (8/1 -33%) Polemon	8 8/1(-33%)	(15) Polemon 8/1, Bit too much to do fourth beaten 2l in a handicap over 12f at Dundalk latest; in good form in this sphere prior; up in trip; could figure Three-time Flat winner, has shown potential for success over hurdles, place chance here.
8th	7 8th (7) (100/1 +20%) I Feel Fine	100 100/1(+20%)	(7) I Feel Fine 100/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park only start; unproven on quick ground; all to do Dam is a half-sister to good hurdle/chase winner Bamako Moriviere, down the field on debut.
9th	12 9th (12) (50/1 -100%) Mags Nelson	50 50/1(-100%)	(12) Mags Nelson 50/1, Below par down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f here most recent; point winner prior; back in trip; plenty more needed on rules debut Point winner, made little impact in midfield on hurdling debut at this venue last month.
10th	14 10th (14) (300/1 -20%) Orkneys Jack	300 300/1(-20%)	(14) Orkneys Jack 300/1, Youmzain gelding; half-brother to Peeping Tom, moderate at 16f; stable not known for first time out winners; best watched Half-brother to point winner Peeping Tom, unraced dam, not a likely debut winner.
11th	2 11th (2) (100/1 +0%) Buckaway Freddie	100 100/1(+0%)	(2) Buckaway Freddie 100/1, Below par well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Clonmel latest; yet to match bumper form; off a short-break; hard to recommend Second in a small-field bumper, a remote seventh on his first two runs over hurdles.
12th	10 12th (10) (20/1 -100%) Lips Freedom	20 20/1(-100%)	(10) Lips Freedom 20/1, Raced freely down the field in Finale Stakes (Listed) over 12f at Curragh most recent; Listed flat winner in Europe; up in trip; outside claims on hurdle debut Two Listed wins in Germany for Andreas Suborics, suited by good ground, noteworthy recruit.
13th	20 13th (20) (150/1 -275%) The Eggler	150 150/1(-275%)	(20) The Eggler 150/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel only start; all to do Midfield on debut at Clonmel last Thursday, will need to pick up more experience.
14th	6 14th (6) (33/1 +0%) High Court Cave	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) High Court Cave 33/1, Below par well beaten in a graduation hurdle over 2m1f at Punchestown latest; bumper and point winner; better ground should suit; interesting at a price Point-to-point and bumper winner, not yet showing a similar standard of form over hurdles.
15th	4 15th (4) (400/1 -300%) Doorman Moe	400 400/1(-300%)	(4) Doorman Moe 400/1, Libertarian gelding; tongue-tie first time; yard quiet just now; watching brief advised Dam placed over hurdles, tongue-tied for debut, not an obvious contender on pedigree.
16th	13 16th (13) (400/1 -100%) Monnow Valley	400 400/1(-100%)	(13) Monnow Valley 400/1, Below par down the field in a maiden hurdle at Navan most recent; generally out of form; not proven trip; returning from a break; all to do 0-13 on Flat, placed twice at modest level, has shown nothing in two maiden hurdles.
17th	19 17th (19) (14/1 0%) Let's Go Mans	14 14/1(0%)	(19) Let's Go Mans 14/1, 29,000 euros Cokoriko gelding; half-brother to Coquin Mans, top-class from 16f to 20f; top trainer; worth following in the betting Half-brother to Willie Mullins-trained winners Coquin Mans and Egality Mans, worth a look.
18th	17 18th (17) (80/1 +0%) Buttermere Ridge	80 80/1(+0%)	(17) Buttermere Ridge 80/1, Below par down the field in a handicap over 7f at Roscommon most recent; generally out of form on flat since debut win; up in trip; more needed Flat winner for Willie McCreery, failed to reproduce the form of his debut win last April.
19th	5 19th (5) (400/1 -100%) Georgie Green	400 400/1(-100%)	(5) Georgie Green 400/1, Well beaten in a bumper at Thurles only start; up against it on hurdle debut 66-1 when finishing towards the rear in a Thurles bumper, can be ruled out.

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The form of LOS BLANCO's third place on his hurdling debut over C&D looks very strong. The winner has since finished runner-up in a Grade 3, while the second came out and won a maiden hurdle by eight lengths. Zoffman is more than useful on the Flat and this drying ground will suit him. He was beaten a fair way into second on jumping debut at Navan, but that was on soft ground. The 116-rated Polemon has the form in the book to feature too.

This looks like an ideal opportunity for LOS BLANCO, whose C&D third has been advertised strongly by the runner-up Honesty Policy

13:45 Aintree (Class 1) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 +25%) Impaire Et Passe	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(5) Impaire Et Passe 9/4, 4 time Grade 1 winner including Aintree Hurdle last year; successful over fences at top level this term; that victory weak form for grade; yard won this last year; 11l third in Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1) over 2m5f at Leopardstown most recent run where let down by jumping; could bounce back Won Grade 1 Aintree Hurdle last year; major player if jumping better now in cheekpieces.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/1 -27%) Gidleigh Park	7 7/1(-27%)	(4) Gidleigh Park 7/1, Travelled well when won Fitzdares Lightning Novice Chase (Grade 2) at Windsor over 2m by 4l last time; that form franked in Jack Richards at Cheltenham; off a short-break; highly regarded; likely improver up in trip Beat subsequent Cheltenham Festival winner Caldwell Potter with win on second chase start.
3	6 3rd (6) (6/4 +45%) Jango Baie	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(6) Jango Baie 6/4, Winner of two G1s including when rallying gamely in Arkle last time having been outpaced; should've took Scilly Isles prior but given poor ride; steadily progressive; longer trip a huge positive; the one to beat Rallied to win the Arkle at Cheltenham and this step back up in trip is a likely positive.
4	1 4th (1) (22/1 +0%) Boombawn	22 22/1(+0%)	(1) Boombawn 22/1, Outclassed by Rubaud second beaten a length in Pendil (Grade 2) over 2m5f at Kempton latest; Rising Stars (Grade 2) winner earlier in year; good ground key; more exposed than most and vulnerable up in grade Grade 2 winner who is better off at the weights with Rubaud this time; not ruled out e-w.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 -33%) Rubaud	16 16/1(-33%)	(8) Rubaud 16/1, Game when won Pendil Novices' Chase (Grade 2) at Kempton over 2m5f by a length last time after numerous errors; consistent Graded winning hurdler for many years; enjoys sound surface; longer trip could suit; danger Has made good transition to fences; could find some improvement if good ground prevails.
6th	7 6th (7) (33/1 +0%) Mark Of Gold	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Mark Of Gold 33/1, Ideally suited by trip when won a handicap chase at Exeter over 2m1f by 2l last time benefitting from very easy lead; Grade 2 winner over winter; steadily progressive; up in trip; enjoys good ground; more needed up in grade Has run well in Grade 2 novice chases this season but it's likely he'll be vulnerable here.
7th	2 7th (2) (7/1 -100%) Croke Park	7 7/1(-100%)	(2) Croke Park 7/1, Winner of two G1s in Ireland this term though had run of race from front in both; ran to form second beaten 5l in Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1) over 2m5f at Leopardstown latest under more reserved tactics; dangerous if allowed to dictate Two Grade 1 novice wins in Ireland in December and the form of those races reads well.
8th	9 8th (9) (28/1 -12%) The Kalooki Kid	28 28/1(-12%)	(9) The Kalooki Kid 28/1, Improved again when won a handicap chase at Musselburgh by 3l last time with bit in hand; steadily progressive; off a short-break; plenty more needed to figure up in class Stylish wins in handicaps the last twice; it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
9th	3 9th (3) (150/1 -88%) Fascile Mode	150 150/1(-88%)	(3) Fascile Mode 150/1, Fell in Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase (Listed) at Navan latest when booked for midfield; form of debut win working out well; good ground key but vulnerable in this grade Won on chase debut at Punchestown in October but has had jumping issues since.

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Jango Baie flew home from what looked an impossible position to win the Arkle and this extra half-mile should certainly suit, while Gidleigh Park's Windsor triumph took a huge boost when the runner-up Caldwell Potter came out and slammed his rivals in the novices' handicap at the Festival. However, Irish raiders CROKE PARK and Impaire Et Passe make most appeal. The latter won a thrilling renewal of the Aintree Hurdle 12 months ago and warrants plenty of respect in first-time cheekpieces, but Gordon Elliott's charge had his measure at the Dublin Racing Festival and could confirm that superiority. The strapping seven-year-old has improved throughout this season and another step forward would make him difficult to beat.

The step back up in trip should be a firm plus for Arkle winner JANGO BAIE and he earns the vote ahead of Gidleigh Park.

13:55 Plumpton (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 -78%) Miss Fedora	4 4/1(-78%)	(4) Miss Fedora 4/1, Scored by 14l off 72 here three starts back; fourth beaten 12l off 83 last time; likes the track; not out of it Scored over C&D in January but this high-mileage 6yo is not very reliable.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 -43%) Delpotro	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(2) Delpotro 5/2, Back to form 6l third in a handicap chase over 2m at Sedgefield most recent run; dangerous if allowed to dictate though could do with some rain Free-going front-runner; 0-5 in Britain but ran well at Sedgefield last month; a player.
3	6 3rd (6) (3/1 +57%) Pleasure Garden	3 3/1(+57%)	(6) Pleasure Garden 3/1, Comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m2f at Fontwell last time where went too fast; generally out of form; drop in trip a plus; could bounce back on better ground Needs to better recent efforts but won over C&D off 7lb higher on good ground a year ago.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 +0%) Clondaw Robin	16 16/1(+0%)	(7) Clondaw Robin 16/1, Looked regressive fourth beaten 25l in a handicap chase over 2m4f here latest; trainer in form; down in trip; bit to find Ran well here last month but was well held in the end and is now 0-32 over fences.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (10/3 +56%) Stony Man	3.333333 10/3(+56%)	(3) Stony Man 10/3, Ran to form comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m3f at Chepstow last time; generally out of form; not proven trip; bit to find and needs further Both runs for new stable this year have been underwhelming but a revival remains possible.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 -50%) Grooveur	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Grooveur 12/1, Benefited from drop in class fourth beaten 12l in a handicap hurdle over 2m5f here latest; returning from long layoff; not proven trip; unexposed over fences; risky Ran quite well over hurdles here last April but absent since; pulled up in only chase.

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DELPOTRO posted what was arguably his best effort since arriving from France when able to finish third at Sedgefield last month. Charlie Longsdon's gelding was eased 1lb in the handicap and with Elizabeth Gale taking off a further 8lb, he should go close. Miss Fedora bolted up over this C&D off 4lb lower in January and although two lesser efforts have followed, she merits the utmost respect. Pleasure Garden is also noted.

Free-going front-runner DELPOTRO (nap) gave it a good shot at Sedgefield last month and can dominate this modest event throughout.

14:00 Naas 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 +43%) Black Heather	4 4/1(+43%)	(1) Black Heather 4/1, Below par 41l third in a bumper here most recent run; bumper winner last summer; drying ground a plus for hurdle debut; danger Bumper winner, not suited by testing ground, should be effective on the predicted going.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/5 +52%) Jazz De Cotte	1.2 6/5(+52%)	(6) Jazz De Cotte 6/5, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Tipperary latest; bumper winner last spring; that form franked; returning from a break; can leave debut form behind and go close Ayr bumper winner last April, reported coughing after poor hurdling debut at Tipperary.
3	17 3rd (17) (11/2 +54%) Youlita	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(17) Youlita 11/2, Below par comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m3f at Punchestown last time; point winner showed promise in a bumper prior; better ground a plus; contender with improvement likely on quicker ground Point winner, probably capable of improving on his first hurdles effort at Punchestown.
4	9 4th (9) (9/2 -80%) Net Boy	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(9) Net Boy 9/2, Unseated in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown latest; not proven trip; in the mix if back to level of strong debut bumper form Staying on when unseating his rider at Leopardstown, capable of making his presence felt.
5th	14 5th (14) (40/1 +60%) Tsavo Park	40 40/1(+60%)	(14) Tsavo Park 40/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel latest; showed minor promise in points prior; more needed Did not show much in points and failed to make much impression on his first hurdles run.
6th	11 6th (11) (50/1 -52%) Patrick Street	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Patrick Street 50/1, Beaten 4l in a handicap over 10f at Curragh last time; usually consistent 10f flat winner; hood first time; up in trip; big ask on hurdles bow Two wins from 29 starts on Flat, unlikely to make an immediate impact over hurdles.
7th	13 7th (13) (12/1 +33%) Sky And Sand	12 12/1(+33%)	(13) Sky And Sand 12/1, 11l third in a maiden point over 3m at Turtulla most recent run; back in trip; plenty more needed to figure on hurdle debut Made the frame in three starts in points, brother to bumper/hurdles winner Cappucino.
8th	3 8th (3) (80/1 -60%) Centaq	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Centaq 80/1, Centaurian gelding; half-brother to Ginnets Girl, useful at 25f; hood first time; big ask on debut Sixth foal, half-brother to winners Ginnets Girl (bumper/hurdles) and Navy Girl (point).
9th	8 9th (8) (125/1 -25%) Light On His Feet	125 125/1(-25%)	(8) Light On His Feet 125/1, Down the field in a maiden hurdle at Thurles most recent; all to do Tailed off in a bumper last year, struggled on hurdling debut at Thurles.
10th	5 10th (5) (250/1 -25%) Gatehouse Boy	250 250/1(-25%)	(5) Gatehouse Boy 250/1, Down the field in a maiden hurdle at Navan most recent; generally out of form; not proven trip; difficult to fancy Stable is enjoying a fine season but this one has shown no promise in three outings.
11th	12 11th (12) (125/1 -150%) Sean Mc	125 125/1(-150%)	(12) Sean Mc 125/1, Appeared not to stay down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Leopardstown most recent; trainer in form; not proven trip; difficult to fancy No sign of winning potential in three maiden hurdle outings in recent months.
12th	16 12th (16) (500/1 -150%) Way Down We Go	500 500/1(-150%)	(16) Way Down We Go 500/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability; down in trip; all to do Sent off at three-figure odds when showing nothing in two outings; no apparent chance.
13th	15 13th (15) (150/1 -50%) Union Alley	150 150/1(-50%)	(15) Union Alley 150/1, Down the field in a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park most recent; difficult to fancy Towards the rear in two bumper outings, down the field on hurdling debut at Gowran.
14th	4 14th (4) (200/1 0%) Charlie's Gift	200 200/1(0%)	(4) Charlie's Gift 200/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Cork latest; cheekpieces first time; back in trip; all to do 150-1 and struggled from an early stage at Cork a fortnight ago, cheekpieces tried now.
15th	7 15th (7) (5/1 0%) Lecale's Diamond	5 5/1(0%)	(7) Lecale's Diamond 5/1, Runner-up beaten 4l in a maiden over 3m at Ballinaboola only start; back in trip; from top yard; watch betting ahead of hurdle debut Second in a point for the influential Pat Turley, has joined a leading stable.
16th	2 16th (2) (50/1 -100%) Brave Soldier	50 50/1(-100%)	(2) Brave Soldier 50/1, Not clear run well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Thurles latest; shaped with promise on debut prior; good ground suits; not out of it Three different trainers for his three runs, midfield on yard debut at Thurles last month.
17th	10 17th (10) (200/1 -203%) On The Cards	200 200/1(-203%)	(10) On The Cards 200/1, Raced freely down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Down Royal most recent; generally out of form; not proven trip; plenty more needed Eight-race maiden on the Flat, 100-1 when down the field on hurdling debut at Down Royal.

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Gordon Elliott's JAZZ DE COTTE could be the answer. The form of his Ayr bumper success almost a year ago has been very well franked. He was next seen being pulled up in a Tipperary maiden hurdle in November but he did cough afterwards according to the stewards report, so could readily bounce back. Barry Connell's Net Boy was in the process of running a good race when he unseated at the last flight in a Leopardstown maiden hurdle. Lecale's Diamond has joined Gavin Cromwell after finishing runner-up in his sole point-to-point start and has to be respected.

Unsuited by testing conditions, BLACK HEATHER is given a hopeful vote on the strength of his useful good-ground bumper form

14:07 Sedgefield (Class 4) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +56%) Rehill Relic	2 2/1(+56%)	(3) Rehill Relic 2/1, Back to form second beaten 1 1/4l in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Catterick latest; cheekpieces retained; squeak Improved back on good ground in first-time cheekpieces (2m3f) last time; player.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/4 +57%) Tyson Magoo	1.5 6/4(+57%)	(6) Tyson Magoo 6/4, Not clear run 6 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Carlisle most recent run; steadily progressing; minor chance Best effort on handicap debut (2m3f) last time and not without a chance in this company.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 +18%) Soldier In Mayo	9 9/1(+18%)	(5) Soldier In Mayo 9/1, Fourth beaten 8 1/4l in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Hexham latest; longer trip should suit 3m point winner; outside chance Behind Nathan Wells last time but may reverse those placings over this distance.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 -230%) Nathan Wells	11 11/1(-230%)	(2) Nathan Wells 11/1, Below par second beaten 2l in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Hexham latest; tongue-tie first time; has experience edge; inconsistent but threat if bringing best Ran respectably on yard debut in first-time cheekpieces; tongue-tie added and has claims.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (9/2 -157%) Masterpiece	4.5 9/2(-157%)	(1) Masterpiece 9/2, Won a maiden bumper at Newcastle over 2m1f by 3 1/2l last time; that form boosted; steadily progressive; step up in trip should suit; big player back from break on hurdle debut Bumper winner when last seen five months ago; one to consider on first hurdle run.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 +0%) Lautrec De Cougny	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Lautrec De Cougny 33/1, Raced freely comfortably held in a 4yo hurdle over 2m1f at Carlisle last time where not knocked about; up in trip; lot to find Best effort so far on soft ground; up in trip and will have to raise his game to win this.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (50/1 -25%) Far Away West	50 50/1(-25%)	(7) Far Away West 50/1, Fell in a handicap hurdle here latest when booked for midfield; had plenty of chances; vulnerable to improver Inconsistent and exposed sort who comes here on the back of a recent fall; limited appeal.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (80/1 -21%) Selectivelistening	80 80/1(-21%)	(4) Selectivelistening 80/1, Below par well beaten in a handicap chase over 2m5f here latest; returning from a break; plenty more needed on hurdles return Has shown ability on good ground but disappointing when last seen; needs to improve.

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Nathan Wells made a pleasing stable debut for the Andrew Hamilton team when filling the runner-up spot at Hexham three weeks ago and he merits the utmost respect in a race of this nature, but the vote goes to MASTERPIECE. Rebecca Menzies' gelding, a bumper winner at Newcastle in October, looks certain to appreciate the switch to hurdling and ought to go close. Tyson Magoo is another to consider.

Nathan Wells finished ahead of SOLDIER IN MAYO at Hexham last time but he isn't certain to confirm placings over this trip.

14:20 Aintree (Class 1) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (11/4 +69%) Murcia	2.75 11/4(+69%)	(13) Murcia 11/4, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; beaten 9l in 'Fred Winter' Juvenile Handicap Hurdle over 2m at Cheltenham last time where too keen and tired; French Listed winner; not ruled out getting weight but bit to find with Puturhandstogether on recent meeting French Listed winner and better form in defeat since; place shout with 7lb filly allowance.
2	6 2nd (6) (16/1 -357%) Live Conti	16 16/1(-357%)	(6) Live Conti 16/1, Plenty in hand when won a 4yo hurdle at Wetherby over 2m by 3l last time; beat very little that day; French hurdle winner prior; well regarded; off a short-break; likely improver but needs it French recruit who did it easily at Wetherby; potential for significant improvement.
3	9 3rd (9) (6/4 +45%) Puturhandstogether	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(9) Puturhandstogether 6/4, Improved again when won 'Fred Winter' Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m by 6l last time appreciating the quicker ground; track should suit; leading contender up in grade Ready winner of Fred Winter at Cheltenham; can take the step up to Graded level in stride.
4	5 4th (5) (28/1 +0%) Give It To Me Oj	28 28/1(+0%)	(5) Give It To Me Oj 28/1, Something in hand won a 4yo hurdle at Newbury over 2m by 3 1/2l last time overcoming bad late error; steadily progressive; lot to find with Gibbs Island on previous meeting Placed behind useful sorts in first two hurdle races before landing odds at Newbury.
5th	11 5th (11) (10/1 +9%) Wendrock	10 10/1(+9%)	(11) Wendrock 10/1, Wide trip beaten 8l in 'Fred Winter' Juvenile Handicap Hurdle over 2m at Cheltenham last time where flew home from unpromising position; track should suit; of interest up in grade Ran well behind Puturhandstogether at Cheltenham but it's hard to see him turning tables.
6th	3 6th (3) (16/1 -14%) Filibustering	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Filibustering 16/1, Plenty in hand when won a 4yo hurdle at Kelso over 2m by 11l last time justifying strong support; consistent staying handicapper on flat prior; more needed but improvement likely Comfortable all-the-way winner on last month's Kelso hurdle debut; very promising.
7th	7 7th (7) (22/1 -120%) Mambonumberfive	22 22/1(-120%)	(7) Mambonumberfive 22/1, Improved effort when won Adonis Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) at Kempton over 2m by 1 1/4l last time; handles quick ground; brings in experience from France; each way claims Pulled up on British debut but different proposition when winning Kempton Grade 2 since.
8th	4 8th (4) (16/1 +20%) Gibbs Island	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Gibbs Island 16/1, Pulled up in Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham latest where race may have come bit soon; this quick enough after; Victor Ludorum win franked; hood first time; prefers a sharp track; needs to improve Won first two hurdle races but pulled too hard in the Triumph; now equipped with a hood.
12	12 \|F\| (12) (12/1 +33%) Willy De Houelle	12 12/1(+33%)	(12) Willy De Houelle 12/1, Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; raced freely down the field in Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham most recent and finished tired; place claims but bit to find with Naturally Nimble on winter meeting Fourth in Leopardstown Grade 1 in February; well held in Triumph since; Townend on Murcia.
8	8 \|F\| (8) (16/1 -167%) Naturally Nimble	16 16/1(-167%)	(8) Naturally Nimble 16/1, Fourth beaten 9l in O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) over 2m at Leopardstown latest where given very considerate ride; benefitted from pace collapse in Irish Grade 3 prior; long straight will suit; very interesting Grade 3 win in second hurdle race and decent run in Grade 2; part of strong hand for yard.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (28/1 +30%) Aviemore	28 28/1(+30%)	(1) Aviemore 28/1, Something in hand won a 4yo hurdle at Huntingdon over 2m by 20l last time; that form nothing special; steadily progressive; needs to improve and could do with some rain Has won his last two but the stable jockey is on Filibustering this time.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (100/1 -52%) Coconut Grove	100 100/1(-52%)	(2) Coconut Grove 100/1, 4l winner in a 3yo race over 12f at Divonne-Les-Bains on debut; pitched into the deep end up in trip on hurdle/stable debut; best watched Won sole Flat start in France but this is a very tough introduction to hurdles.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (150/1 -50%) Terrorise	150 150/1(-50%)	(10) Terrorise 150/1, Down the field in a handicap over 10f at York most recent; 10f flat winner last spring; up in trip; faces stiff task on hurdle debut Fair 1m2f Flat winner but big outsider at this level on hurdle debut.

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It should come as little surprise that the majority of previous winners of this contest raced in the Triumph Hurdle beforehand, but Willy De Houelle and Gibbs Island represent this year's form and were unable to land a blow at Cheltenham. Live Conti had little difficulty in disposing of his rivals on his stable/UK bow at Wetherby and must enter the reckoning. However, marginal preference is for PUTURHANDSTOGETHER, who showed an opening mark of 130 to be all wrong in the Fred Winter. The Joseph O'Brien-trained gelding impressed with his high cruising speed and this sharper track should play to his strengths. Stablemate Naturally Nimble arrives on the back of a respectable fourth in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown and isn't out of it.

A ready success in the strong Fred Winter handicap at Cheltenham suggests PUTURHANDSTOGETHER (nap) can cut it at Grade 1 level.

14:30 Plumpton (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (33/1 +34%) Onomaris	33 33/1(+34%)	(4) Onomaris 33/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle here latest; returning from a break; yet to show anything; likely outclassed Showed only minor promise on debut and was pulled up over C&D on second start.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/11 +9%) Blacksamssenorita	0.363636 4/11(+9%)	(1) Blacksamssenorita 4/11, Well backed when won a maiden hurdle at Exeter over 2m1f by 12l last time; steadily progressive; up in trip; can defy penalty Comfortably won modest Exeter maiden last week and has strong claims over new trip here.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +33%) Back In The Bay	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Back In The Bay 4/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Worcester latest; trainer in form; placed in a point; showed minor promise in bumpers; possible improver after wind op Ran poorly on hurdle debut in September but earlier point/bumper form was promising.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (7/1 -27%) Dance The Moon	7 7/1(-27%)	(3) Dance The Moon 7/1, Ideally suited by trip 25l third in a novice hurdle over 2m4f at Southwell most recent run where travelled well for a long way; should progress; danger Made promising bumper debut in 2023; subsequent bumper/hurdle form has been underwhelming.

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BLACKSAMSSENORITA impressed when making all in a maiden at Exeter recently and is hard to oppose after coasting to that 12-length success. A 7lb penalty shouldn't be an issue and, as a half-sister to a couple of winners over this sort of trip, the additional yardage is a natural step. Dance The Moon is the pick of the rest, although Back In The Bay merits a betting check now returning after wind surgery.

The most obvious answer is BLACKSAMSSENORITA, who has made a solid start to her hurdling career and comes here after a comfortable win.

14:35 Naas 16f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	4 1st (4) (8/1 -33%) Fiver Friday	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) Fiver Friday 8/1, Slowly away fourth beaten 10l in a handicap over 10f at Curragh latest; multiple flat winner over middle distances; up in trip; could figure if stamina holds up on hurdle debut Four-time Flat winner, reached a career-high of 90 after course win last summer, respected.
2	9 2nd (9) (4/6 +73%) Ma Belle Etoile	0.666667 4/6(+73%)	(9) Ma Belle Etoile 4/6, Well backed beaten 6l in a maiden hurdle at Listowel last time; trainer in form; returning from long layoff; highly tried in bumpers; likely capable of better Bumper winner, first of two hurdle runs was satisfactory, has joined Henry de Bromhead.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/1 -8%) Getaways Charm	7 7/1(-8%)	(5) Getaways Charm 7/1, Second beaten 23l in a maiden over 3m at Dromahane latest; back in trip; off a short-break; not ruled out for top yard on hurdle debut Dam French Flat winner, placed in a Listed hurdle; 0-3 in point-to-points but of interest.
4	11 4th (11) (16/1 -540%) Mile End	16 16/1(-540%)	(11) Mile End 16/1, Well backed second beaten 4l in a maiden hurdle at Thurles latest; returning from a break; 7f flat winner in autumn; much more to come in this sphere; big player Three wins on Flat, made a solid start over hurdles when second in a weak Thurles maiden.
5th	3 5th (3) (100/1 +60%) Danielle D	100 100/1(+60%)	(3) Danielle D 100/1, Below par down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Cork most recent; generally out of form in bumpers prior; not proven trip; all to do Fair bumper run last June, has struggled in four subsequent outings, others preferred.
6th	7 6th (7) (22/1 +21%) Lady Bee Great	22 22/1(+21%)	(7) Lady Bee Great 22/1, Well beaten in a Ladies bumper at Tramore only start; returning from long layoff; difficult to fancy starting out over hurdles Sixth of eight in a Tramore bumper on her only start last year, has changed stable.
7th	1 7th (1) (80/1 -100%) Baroness Orczy	80 80/1(-100%)	(1) Baroness Orczy 80/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Navan latest; all to do after that Half-sister to winning hurdler Ernie From Nurney, pulled up on recent debut at Navan.
8th	16 8th (16) (66/1 +34%) Walk On Annilog	66 66/1(+34%)	(16) Walk On Annilog 66/1, Below par down the field in a bumper at Punchestown most recent; not proven trip; difficult to fancy on hurdle debut First of three bumper runs was respectable, readily discounted on hurdling debut.
9th	14 9th (14) (9/1 +89%) Sea Of Doubt	9 9/1(+89%)	(14) Sea Of Doubt 9/1, Probably outclassed down the field in a bumper over 2m3f here most recent; showed minor promise on previous bumper run; off a short-break; each way shout Has changed stable twice this season, merit in her penultimate bumper run at this track.
10th	13 10th (13) (25/1 0%) Paudie's Wings	25 25/1(0%)	(13) Paudie's Wings 25/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle over 2m7f at Thurles latest where failed to stay; down in trip; returning from a break; plenty more needed Distant third at Fairyhouse in November, jumped badly at Thurles the following week.
11th	20 11th (20) (125/1 -25%) Wilsons Prom	125 125/1(-25%)	(20) Wilsons Prom 125/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park only start though did finish well; all to do Decent pedigree, eased after three out and completely tailed off at Gowran last month.
12th	8 12th (8) (28/1 -12%) Lucy Alpine Jade	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) Lucy Alpine Jade 28/1, 15,000 euros Order Of St George mare; half-sister to Catmoves, smart from 19f to 22f; dam high-class at 8f; tough enough task on debut Half-sister to winners including a mare who won seven races over jumps in France.
13th	12 13th (12) (80/1 -60%) Neska Blue	80 80/1(-60%)	(12) Neska Blue 80/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Wexford latest; not proven trip; plenty more needed and one for handicaps after this Placed in a point, nothing in her racecourse form to provide encouragement.
14th	2 14th (2) (125/1 -150%) Creadan Grace	125 125/1(-150%)	(2) Creadan Grace 125/1, Below par down the field in a maiden hurdle at Wexford most recent; yet to show anything; lot to find Last of nine on debut at Punchestown, slight improvement at Wexford, much more needed.
15th	17 15th (17) (50/1 -100%) Kentucky Bluebird	50 50/1(-100%)	(17) Kentucky Bluebird 50/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park latest sole start; from top yard; all to do In good hands but best watched after her failure to complete at Gowran last month.
16th	18 16th (18) (250/1 -25%) Sing A New Song	250 250/1(-25%)	(18) Sing A New Song 250/1, Below par down the field in a handicap over 12f at Dundalk most recent; generally out of form in both codes; not proven trip; off a short-break; all to do Very weak form on the Flat and in one run over hurdles, nothing to suggest she can feature.
17th	10 17th (10) (50/1 0%) Mahler's Best	50 50/1(0%)	(10) Mahler's Best 50/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Gowran Park only start; needs to improve Dam unraced half-sister to Troytown Chase winner Chris's Dream, tailed off on debut.
18th	6 18th (6) (125/1 -25%) Glory Sky	125 125/1(-25%)	(6) Glory Sky 125/1, Probably needed race down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown most recent; not proven trip; off a short-break; hard to recommend Minor Flat winner, big price when too keen and tailed off on hurdling debut at Punchestown.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (40/1 -264%) Stormie Outlook	40 40/1(-264%)	(15) Stormie Outlook 40/1, Below par beaten 7l in a handicap over 11f at Dundalk last time; in good form prior; not proven trip; returning from a break; plenty more needed back over hurdles Experienced Flat handicapper with 2-24 record, well beaten in two hurdle starts in 2023.
19	19 \|PU\| (19) (50/1 +50%) Small Bucks	50 50/1(+50%)	(19) Small Bucks 50/1, Appeared not to stay down the field in a handicap over 11f at Dundalk most recent; returning from a break; up in trip; all to do on hurdle debut Low-rated filly on Flat, impossible to make a case for her on hurdling/stable debut.

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MA BELLE ETOILE is interesting on her first start for Henry de Bromhead. She posted decent form in bumpers and while hurdling didn't quite go to plan, there is still time and she will have been freshened up since switching stables. Mile End could build upon a runner-up effort at Thurles in November. She was clear of the third and the winner has gone on to better things in being placed in a Grade 3. Getaways Charm is bred to appreciate this ground and has to be considered on her first start for Gordon Elliott.

Formerly trained by the Kielys, MA BELLE ETOILE showed enough in bumpers and on the first of two hurdle starts to suggest a good chance

14:42 Sedgefield (Class 4) 21f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1/1 +47%) Jackpot Cash	1 1/1(+47%)	(2) Jackpot Cash 1/1, Something in hand scored by 3l off 97 over 2m4f at Southwell three starts back; third beaten 16l off 103 last time; thrown in on hurdle form; go close if stamina holds up Has shown ability over fences but he'll need to raise game if he's to win back in a chase.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/3 +26%) Beat The Edge	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(5) Beat The Edge 10/3, 10l third in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Newcastle most recent run; consistent; finishing efforts a concern Mainly consistent but not always straightforward and others appeal more.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/1 -33%) Valence D'aumont	6 6/1(-33%)	(4) Valence D'aumont 6/1, Well backed when scored by a nose off 85 over 2m3f at Catterick penultimate start; fifth beaten 26l off 88 last time where bled; threat if bouncing back Broke losing run on penultimate start but isn't consistent and below that last time (bled).
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 -78%) Tom Creen	4 4/1(-78%)	(1) Tom Creen 4/1, Ran to form beaten a length off 105 here last time; goes well here; consistent on a sound surface; squeak Likes it here and ran well behind a progressive sort over C&D last time; big chance.
5th	3 5th (3) (33/1 -50%) Carnet De Stage	33 33/1(-50%)	(3) Carnet De Stage 33/1, Below par down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Ayr most recent; up in trip; well treated on old Irish form; outside chance Not won for a while but may appreciate return to fences and to this trip.

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The step up to 2m5f over fences ought to suit JACKPOT CASH judged on his staying-on second over an extended 2m1f at Bangor in February. James Owen's charge is open to further improvement in this discipline and could prove too strong for veteran Tom Creen, who has been admirably consistent since October. Beat The Edge looked a little outpaced over 2m4f at Newcastle on Monday but he should be on the premises once again.

This looks all about course specialist TOM CREEN, who ran well behind a progressive sort here last time and holds Beat The Edge

14:55 Aintree (Class 1) 24 - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +63%) Gaelic Warrior	2.75 11/4(+63%)	(4) Gaelic Warrior 11/4, Winner of three G1s including 2024 Arkle; something amiss 14l third in Dublin Chase (Grade 1) over 2m1f at Leopardstown most recent run; given poor ride previously; longer trip should suit; in the mix 2024 Arkle winner; sole attempt at about 3m resulted in his best hurdles performance.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/4 -13%) Grey Dawning	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(5) Grey Dawning 9/4, Bit in hand won Premier Chase (Listed) at Kelso over 2m7f by 2 1/2l last time; previous King George disappointment came too soon after huge run in Betfair Chase where unlucky; Grade 1 winner as a novice; strong claims Confidence booster at Kelso was a positive performance with Aintree in mind; respected.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/1 -47%) Stage Star	11 11/1(-47%)	(7) Stage Star 11/1, Winner of two G1s as a novice; yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; back to form second beaten 3/4l in Cotswold Chase (Grade 2) at Cheltenham latest; outside chance on form but has disappointed at this venue on previous visits Very useful 2m4f chaser; put up a good fight when upped to 3m1f at Cheltenham last time.
4	8 4th (8) (12/1 +52%) The Real Whacker	12 12/1(+52%)	(8) The Real Whacker 12/1, Below par comfortably held in Gold Cup last time where went too fast; enjoys making it; Charlie Hall winner wasn't disgraced in King George where ahead of a few of these; dangerous if allowed easy time up front Still seeking a first Grade 1 success outside novice company; something to find.
5th	1 5th (1) (6/1 +8%) Ahoy Senor	6 6/1(+8%)	(1) Ahoy Senor 6/1, Winner of two G1s including 2022 Mildmay over C&D; fell in Gold Cup when still going ok; second run after wind op; enjoys making it; on long losing run but likes it here; outside chance if getting into a rhythm Has performed well in this race for last two years, taking record at this meeting to 1122.
6th	2 6th (2) (14/1 +44%) Djelo	14 14/1(+44%)	(2) Djelo 14/1, Well beaten in Ryanair Chase over 2m5f at Cheltenham latest where ridden negatively and outpaced; had been progressing as trip increased prior; Denman winner; interesting at a price Well suited by 2m7f in the Denman Chase on penultimate run; unexposed over staying trips.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (5/1 +50%) Embassy Gardens	5 5/1(+50%)	(3) Embassy Gardens 5/1, Ran to form comfortably held in Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup over 3m at Leopardstown last time; that form franked in Gold Cup; off a short-break; likes to dominate small fields; bit more needed Came up short in the Irish Gold Cup, taking overall Grade 1 form figures to P6P6.

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Saved for this having swerved the Gold Cup, GREY DAWNING should be cherry ripe after a comfortable success at Kelso. Runner-up in the Betfair Chase before disappointing in the King George, the eight-year-old has a preference for going left-handed and remains unexposed over staying trips. Similar to the selection, Spillane's Tower didn't show his true colours in the Kempton showpiece, but he has strong claims on the form of his previous second to Fact To File in the John Durkan. Jimmy Mangan's charge may prefer softer ground, but he thrived this time last year and is a leading contender. Ahoy Senor fell in the Gold Cup, but has been runner-up in the last two renewals of this contest. Gaelic Warrior may not have shown much in two starts at Leopardstown this campaign, but he scored over 3m at Punchestown as a novice hurdler and stepping back up in trip could be a shrewd move by Willie Mullins.

In a notable clash between two very smart and largely progressive chasers, SPILLANE'S TOWER gets the vote ahead of Grey Dawning.

15:05 Plumpton (Class 5) 24 - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/2 +83%) Westtara	5.5 11/2(+83%)	(4) Westtara 11/2, Below par comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m here last time; generally out of form; up in trip; easy to look elsewhere Didn't run badly when last of five over 2m here last month; can do better over this trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 +33%) Ballela Blaze	5 5/1(+33%)	(3) Ballela Blaze 5/1, Below par 27l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Sedgefield most recent run where passed beaten horses late; longer trip could suit; of interest Kept on for modest third at Sedgefield (2m4f) recently; tries a new trip today.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 -60%) Stylia	4 4/1(-60%)	(2) Stylia 4/1, Below par fourth beaten 45l in a maiden hurdle over 1m7f at Wincanton latest; trainer in form; longer trip could suit; off a short-break; lot to find and looks stable second string Well beaten in 2m maiden/novice hurdles; could be a completely different proposition here.
4	5 4th (5) (5/2 +0%) Abbeyhill	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(5) Abbeyhill 5/2, Probably needed race fourth beaten 35l in a handicap chase over 3m2f at Fontwell latest; blinkers first time; in good form when last seen over hurdles; can bounce back Largely disappointing over fences since November; back hurdling with a point to prove.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (9/4 +63%) Bella Cavalla	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(6) Bella Cavalla 9/4, Not clear run 5l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run; returning from a break; consistent; no forlorn stable second string In good form when last seen in the autumn (including over C&D); player if fully tuned up.

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The betting should be a good source of clues and while Ballela Blaze and Abbeyhill are likely to be key players, it could be worth taking a chance that PURE THEATRE is up to giving weight away all round. A respectable second to an in-form opponent at Wincanton on Monday, a repeat of that performance could suffice if this doesn't come too quickly.

She has fitness to prove today but BELLA CAVALLA is now 1lb lower than when keeping on well for second over C&D in the autumn.

15:10 Naas 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 1st (1) (5/1 -82%) Shuffle The Deck	5 5/1(-82%)	(1) Shuffle The Deck 5/1, Pulled up in Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) over 2m4f here latest where unsuited by soft; previous win sets standard; back in trip; off a short-break; can bounce back returned to quicker ground Point winner, 19.5f maiden win here has worked out, excuses latest, drop to 2m a concern.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/1 -10%) Casheldale Lad	11 11/1(-10%)	(2) Casheldale Lad 11/1, Below par comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Navan last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; better ground a plus; big danger Flat winner scored on hurdles debut, ground too soft latest, these conditions suit better.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +0%) Adela Icon	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(6) Adela Icon 9/2, Benefited from positive ride won a graduation hurdle at Punchestown over 2m1f by 1/2l last time; open to marked improvement to top stable; danger Hooded and won hurdles debut at Punchestown latest, chance if effective going left-handed.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 +29%) Rockymountainbleu	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Rockymountainbleu 10/1, Below par fourth beaten 6 1/2l in an auction hurdle at Leopardstown latest where found little for pressure; progressive previously; not out of it Shock 40-1 win on Rules' debut at 2m4f, hasn't excelled dropped back in trip, needs more.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/3 +79%) Scotcantou	3.333333 10/3(+79%)	(5) Scotcantou 10/3, Travelled well well beaten in WillowWarm Hurdle (Grade 3) at Fairyhouse latest but went too fast; in good form prior; trainer in form; bit to find despite ease in grade Won a Galway maiden for former yard, outclassed in Gr3 latest, new yard now, check market.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/4 +45%) Positive Energy	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(7) Positive Energy 11/4, Well backed when won a maiden hurdle at Navan by 1 1/2l last time; better ground should suit; more to come judged on flat form; steadily progressive; in the mix Flat winner, won hurdles debut on stable bow, unexposed, ground fine, interesting.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 +20%) Action Plan	16 16/1(+20%)	(8) Action Plan 16/1, Raced freely comfortably held in a 4yo hurdle at Limerick last time; quicker ground a plus; in good form prior; bit to find to figure at this level Flat winner, given break after Punchestown win, may have needed latest, outrun likely odds.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (9/1 +36%) Sonny May	9 9/1(+36%)	(4) Sonny May 9/1, Outstayed comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Leopardstown last time; in good form prior; usually held up; down in trip; outside chance Back to back h'cap wins in November, trip too far latest, more exposed than most of these.

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Connections reported that ADELA ICON didn't enjoy the testing ground in Punchestown, so she did well to shed her maiden tag. This ground is expected to suit her much better and improvement should be forthcoming on it. Shuffle The Deck carried a lofty reputation into a Grade 1 over C&D in January, but was pulled up. He has winning form on better ground and a good performance looks more than likely. Casheldale Lad didn't get through testing going at Navan, but should be very much at home on this surface.

A chance is taken POSITIVE ENERGY. He's unexposed, he has won on similar ground to this on the Flat and there could be more to come

15:17 Sedgefield (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (17/2 +29%) Land Girl's Luck	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(2) Land Girl's Luck 17/2, 4 1/2l third in a maiden hurdle at Exeter most recent run; that improved form; cheekpieces first time; needs to improve again Has shown ability in points/bumper/hurdles; has claims in first-time cheekpieces.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/2 -120%) Lara Kaleo	5.5 11/2(-120%)	(6) Lara Kaleo 11/2, Third beaten 8l in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Hereford debut where travelled well for a long way; trainer in form; off a short-break; threat if building on debut effort Promise at a moderate level on debut; open to improvement and could figure.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/4 +58%) Love True	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(3) Love True 5/4, Below par fourth beaten 11l in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f here latest finding little for pressure; in good form in handicaps prior; down in trip; could bounce back Respectable effort over hurdles and not without a chance, despite the drop in trip.
4	1 4th (1) (33/1 +67%) Away She Goes	33 33/1(+67%)	(1) Away She Goes 33/1, Below par comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Hexham last time; generally out of form; usually held up; all to do Low-grade performer who makes no appeal on these unfavourable terms.
5th	4 5th (4) (9/2 +68%) Scar Bridge	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(4) Scar Bridge 9/2, Ground probably too testing 47l third in a maiden hurdle at Bangor-on-Dee most recent run; step back up in trip a plus; outside chance Heavy-ground point winner; ability on hurdle debut but well beaten since; best watched.

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This will not take much winning and should CANCELLED, who achieved a peak rating of 84 on the Flat, take to this new discipline then she could be difficult to beat. A bad mistake at the last put paid to Lara Kaleo's chances at Hereford but that experience ought to stand the daughter of Doctor Dino in good stead, while Land Girl's Luck is fancied to be thereabouts.

Despite her lack of hurdle experience, this can go to useful Flat winner CANCELLED, who may have too much class for these rivals

15:30 Aintree (Class 1) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/4 +23%) Lossiemouth	1.25 5/4(+23%)	(5) Lossiemouth 5/4, Winner of six G1s; yard won this last year; something in hand won Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham by 7 1/2l last time; gets weight from main rival; could expose any stamina issues with him; big danger Beaten by Constitution Hill at Kempton but could turn the tables over this longer trip.
2	7 2nd (7) (17/2 -6%) Wodhooh	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(7) Wodhooh 17/2, Ideally suited by trip when won Martin Pipe at Cheltenham by 4 1/4l last time; steadily progressive and unbeaten over hurdles; gets weight from rivals; outside claims up in grade but must improve again Won Martin Pipe; tough task in first Grade 1 but can pick up the pieces if big two misfire.
3	6 3rd (6) (28/1 +44%) Take No Chances	28 28/1(+44%)	(6) Take No Chances 28/1, Ran to form 9 1/4l third in Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1) at Cheltenham most recent run ridden to pick up the pieces; likely similar story here; steadily progressive; place claims Enjoying a fine campaign but was no match for Lossiemouth at the Cheltenham Festival.
4	4 4th (4) (125/1 +0%) Break My Soul	125 125/1(+0%)	(4) Break My Soul 125/1, Ran to form second beaten 3l in Red Mills Trial Hurdle (Grade 3) over 2m at Gowran Park latest on stable debut; steadily progressive; up in trip; hard to recommend and big stamina concerns Another good 2nd on stable debut, in Gowran Park Grade 3, but needs lots of improvement.
5th	3 5th (3) (80/1 +20%) Tellherthename	80 80/1(+20%)	(3) Tellherthename 80/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Kelso latest where went far too fast; outclassed when tried at the top level previously; not proven trip; difficult to fancy Lightly raced and the step up in trip may suit but he has bundles to find on form.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (1/1 -20%) Constitution Hill	1 1/1(-20%)	(1) Constitution Hill 1/1, Winner of eight G1s; unbeaten until fell in Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) over 2m at Cheltenham latest when still travelling well; hasn't quite proved up to previous level since lay off; the one to beat if anywhere near best and jumping holds up Fell in Champion Hurdle; not at brilliant best in victory this term, but a leading player.

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A dramatic Champion Hurdle saw CONSTITUTION HILL lose his unbeaten record when coming to grief four from home, but Nicky Henderson's superstar remains the one to beat. Returning to further should allow the 2023 winner to get into more of a rhythm, as could the flatter nature of this circuit. He put main market rival Lossiemouth in her place at Kempton on Boxing Day and it is difficult to envisage Willie Mullins' grey, who skipped the Champion Hurdle to land a second Mares' Hurdle in impressive fashion, turning that form around. Wodhooh, now seven from seven over timber after bolting up in the Martin Pipe, looks well worth a try at this significantly higher level.

Constitution Hill beat LOSSIEMOUTH in the Christmas Hurdle but the mare is taken to gain revenge over this longer trip.

15:40 Plumpton (Class 5) 25f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (12/1 +70%) Ballintara	12 12/1(+70%)	(5) Ballintara 12/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 2m6f at Fontwell latest; up in trip; off a short-break; fair mark on point form but all to prove Teenager; pulled up with a circuit to go when back under rules in January.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 -33%) Dear Ralphy	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(2) Dear Ralphy 5/2, Probably needed race 22l third in a handicap chase at Fontwell most recent run where unsuited by heavy; trainer in form; thrown in on hurdle form; unexposed in this sphere; leading contender Ran quite well in February, after a layoff, and remains unexposed over fences.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/4 -87%) Leading Swoop	1.25 5/4(-87%)	(1) Leading Swoop 5/4, Ideally suited by trip when landed handicap by 5 1/2l off 89 at Fontwell last time; versatile ground wise; remains very well treated on old form; could follow up Consistent this season and was a clearcut winner when back up to 3m2f at Fontwell recently.
4	4 4th (4) (22/1 +67%) Autumn Philtre	22 22/1(+67%)	(4) Autumn Philtre 22/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Fontwell latest; longer trip could suit; significant jockey booking; fair mark on point form but bit to prove Ex-Irish 9yo; pulled-up outsider over hurdles on recent stable debut.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (11/4 +90%) Kadex	2.75 11/4(+90%)	(3) Kadex 11/4, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Fakenham latest; up in trip; significant jockey booking; off a short-break; regressive for some rime Disappointing for Lucy Wadham last season and yet to revive for new stable this term.

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LEADING SWOOP went in by over five lengths at Fontwell on his latest outing and the handicapper may have been kind to only put him up 6lb. The nine-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to complete a double. Dear Ralphy was well beaten into third in heavy conditions on his return to the larger obstacles, but this better ground should see him in a different light off 5lb lower. Delgany Monarch is the pick of the remainder.

The one with least to prove is Leading Swoop but DEAR RALPHY is well handicapped on last spring's hurdling form and gets the vote.

15:45 Naas 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (16/1 +20%) Party President	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Party President 16/1, Down the field in a graduation hurdle at Punchestown most recent; off a short-break; bit to find off stiff opening mark Hasn't offered much in three maiden hurdles; entitled to improve for switch to handicaps.
2	15 2nd (15) (28/1 -12%) Patty O'farrell	28 28/1(-12%)	(15) Patty O'farrell 28/1, Down the field in a maiden hurdle here most recent; usually consistent; bit to find to def this opening mark Well beaten in three maiden hurdles; stable struggling at present; can only be watched.
3	22 3rd (22) (40/1 +20%) Queen Of Seduction	40 40/1(+20%)	(22) Queen Of Seduction 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Gowran Park latest; not proven trip; regressive in both codes; lot to find Dual Flat winner in 2023; failed to finish in last 3 hurdles starts this season; reserve.
4	11 4th (11) (12/1 +14%) Sydney Cruiser	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Sydney Cruiser 12/1, Below par well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m5f at Fairyhouse latest; down in trip; returning from a break; place claims if jumping holds up Some solid efforts in defeat over trips ranging from 2m1f-2m6f; each-way possibilities.
5th	18 5th (18) (25/1 +50%) You Make Me Smile	25 25/1(+50%)	(18) You Make Me Smile 25/1, Made too much use of down the field in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Sligo most recent; returning from long layoff; needs to improve Dual-purpose maiden has produced no worthwhile form in 19 career starts; passed over.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/2 +0%) River Vale	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) River Vale 7/2, Ran to form beaten a length off 97 over 2m3f at Limerick last time; worth marking that effort up; down in trip; significant jockey booking; off a short-break; stiff track will suit over sharp enough trip; big player Point winner on good; second of 18 at Limerick on handicap debut; third boosted the form.
7th	6 7th (6) (12/1 +40%) Real Empire	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Real Empire 12/1, Probably needed race down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Fairyhouse most recent where ground too soft; yard back amongst winners; very interesting at a price back on quicker surface Well beaten on handicap debut at Fairyhouse; Shark Hanlon is at least in good form.
8th	2 8th (2) (12/1 -33%) Star Official	12 12/1(-33%)	(2) Star Official 12/1, Unseated in a handicap hurdle here latest when well beaten; consistent for a long period prior; each way shout Unseated rider over C&D last month; ran well over this trip a couple of times in December.
9th	4 9th (4) (12/1 -60%) Kalanisi Dubh	12 12/1(-60%)	(4) Kalanisi Dubh 12/1, Probably needed race comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Gowran Park last time; has shown signs of a temperament; each way player if bringing best Wasn't disgraced when 6th at Gowran last month after a short break; good ground a concern.
17	17 \|F\| (17) (66/1 +0%) Mrs Wemyss	66 66/1(+0%)	(17) Mrs Wemyss 66/1, Below par well beaten in a maiden over 12f at Dundalk latest; cheekpieces first time; not proven trip; more needed Has shown close to nothing in two bumpers, four hurdle starts and on latest at Dundalk.
10th	8 10th (8) (11/2 0%) Marie's March	5.5 11/2(0%)	(8) Marie's March 11/2, Ran to form 7l third in a handicap hurdle here most recent run given too much to do; may ideally want further but stiff track a plus; go well Dropped away rapidly at Leopardstown but excellent third over C&D (soft) last month.
11th	3 11th (3) (9/2 +55%) Jerrari	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(3) Jerrari 9/2, Looked to want further comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Down Royal last time; usually consistent; cheekpieces first time; may find this sharp enough test Hasn't shown enough in 4 maiden hurdle runs so far & pedigree suggests he may need further.
12th	14 12th (14) (40/1 -60%) Creative Dancer	40 40/1(-60%)	(14) Creative Dancer 40/1, Below par well beaten in a handicap over 1m5f at Ballinrobe latest; generally out of form; returning from long layoff; drop in trip may help; bit to find Can't be ignored for a shrewd yard but he has another lengthy absence to overcome.
13th	9 13th (9) (18/1 -13%) Highland Earl	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Highland Earl 18/1, Comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last time; stiffer track should suit; could go well at a price on handicap debut Wasn't disgraced in 3rd maiden start at Thurles; related to couple of winners over timber.
14th	12 14th (12) (14/1 +44%) Gilded Moon	14 14/1(+44%)	(12) Gilded Moon 14/1, Not clear run down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Down Royal most recent; generally out of form; drop in trip a plus but must bounce back Placed in Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last summer but handicap form very modest so far.
15th	13 15th (13) (66/1 -164%) Cnoc An Locha	66 66/1(-164%)	(13) Cnoc An Locha 66/1, Down the field in a maiden hurdle here most recent; not proven trip; returning from a break; plenty more needed to defy stiff opening mark Second run was an improvement but she's always looked like more of a handicapping prospect.
16th	10 16th (10) (12/1 +52%) Chesterbaylad	12 12/1(+52%)	(10) Chesterbaylad 12/1, Raced freely fourth beaten 31l in a juvenile hurdle at Punchestown latest; lot to find off stiff opening mark Has always looked like one with handicaps in mind; 170-day absence to overcome.
20	20 \|PU\| (20) (50/1 +24%) Nicoles Getaway	50 50/1(+24%)	(20) Nicoles Getaway 50/1, Below par down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Limerick most recent; generally out of form; usually held up; hard to recommend Detached in February's comeback run after huge break; didn't fare a lot better at Limerick.

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MARIE'S MARCH ran really well on her last visit here and may be able to strike now. The Lucky Speed mare just failed to get up for second behind impressive winner King In Love and that form has been boosted recently with the fourth horse, Seskin Flash, winning easily at Downpatrick on Sunday. Star Official was running a solid race then before unseating at the last and could be thereabouts. The well-bred Jerrari is one to note on his handicap debut.

RIVER VALE (nap) won a point on good ground and the lightly raced 9yo should only have to repeat his Limerick run to come out on top

15:52 Sedgefield (Class 5) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/4 -38%) Old Page	2.25 9/4(-38%)	(2) Old Page 9/4, Game when landed handicap by 1/2l off 83 here last time; previous form here strong; goes well here; feasible threat Has won two of last five starts and 3lb rise not enough to prevent him going in again.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/4 -17%) Ann D'arabie	1.75 7/4(-17%)	(3) Ann D'arabie 7/4, Probably needed race second beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap chase at Doncaster latest; that improved on hurdles efforts; longer trip should suit; the one to beat with further progress likely Stepped up on hurdle form when second on chase debut; should do better.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 +44%) C'est Quelqu'un	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(1) C'est Quelqu'un 9/2, Below par comfortably held in a handicap chase over 4m at Hexham last time; down in trip; well treated on old Irish efforts; bit to find in current form Ran well at Doncaster on penultimate start and didn't stay 4m last time; claims here.
4	6 4th (6) (20/1 +50%) Scottsdale	20 20/1(+50%)	(6) Scottsdale 20/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 2m3f at Doncaster latest; up in trip; looks regressive and stamina concerns Not won since 2019 and hasn't been in much form this season; opposable.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/1 +10%) Onenightintown	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Onenightintown 9/1, Appeared not to stay comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m7f at Newcastle last time; generally out of form; up in trip; bit to find and big stamina worries Triple chase winner whose form has been patchy since last win over a year ago.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (11/2 +27%) Muroor	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(4) Muroor 11/2, Probably needed race well beaten in a handicap chase over 3m at Hexham latest; generally out of form; up in trip; likes the track; minor chance off basement mark Has had plenty of chances since last win in 2020 and out of sorts since September.

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OLD PAGE has won twice over C&D since November and a 3lb rise for the latest of those victories may not be enough to stop the eight-year-old from following up in this moderate event. Ann D'arabie only found one too good at Doncaster last time and is likely to be in the mix once again, while C'Est Quelqu'un is another with valid form claims.

Ann D'Arabie should go well but preference is for C'EST QUELQU'UN, who didn't stay 4m last time but the return to 3m2f should suit

16:05 Aintree (Class 2) 21f - 29 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (22/1 -10%) Gracchus De Balme	22 22/1(-10%)	(14) Gracchus De Balme 22/1, Pulled up in a hunter chase over 2m7f at Leicester latest where race came too soon; travelled well when runner up prior; bit to find Poor last time but a repeat of his Haydock second would see him competitive.
2	15 2nd (15) (11/1 +61%) Jet Plane	11 11/1(+61%)	(15) Jet Plane 11/1, Ran to form 6l third in a hunter chase over 2m6f at Haydock most recent run; best recent form over further; others appeal more Behind My Drogo at Haydock where a late mistake didn't cost him the race.
3	17 3rd (17) (5/1 -11%) Lifetime Ambition	5 5/1(-11%)	(17) Lifetime Ambition 5/1, Won a point at Belclare over 3m by 10l last time; down in trip; off a short-break; formerly very useful chaser; unlucky loser at Punchestown last spring on last rules run; could make amends Classy operator who has form over these fences and won his last two points easily.
4	20 4th (20) (5/1 +0%) My Drogo	5 5/1(+0%)	(20) My Drogo 5/1, Something in hand won a hunter chase at Haydock over 2m6f by 2l last time; prefers a sharp track; formerly very useful novice; probably bit to come in this sphere Grade 1-winning hurdler and rolled back the years with recent hunter chase win at Haydock.
5th	1 5th (1) (125/1 +17%) A Jet Of Our Own	125 125/1(+17%)	(1) A Jet Of Our Own 125/1, Below par second beaten 21l in a hunter chase over 2m at Leicester latest; step up in trip a plus; plenty more needed up in grade Unable to lay a glove on Joker De Mai at Taunton last month; very opposable.
6th	9 6th (9) (33/1 0%) Eva's Oskar	33 33/1(0%)	(9) Eva's Oskar 33/1, Game second beaten a head in a hunter chase over 3m1f at Catterick latest; best form over further; ran well in 2023 National here; not out of it Formerly smart but he'll need to find plenty on his recent hunter chase exploits.
7th	19 7th (19) (11/2 +61%) Milan Forth	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(19) Milan Forth 11/2, Something in hand won a hunter chase at Down Royal over 2m4f by 2l last time; steadily progressive and 2-2 under rules; trainer in form; bit to find but further improvement likely Made it 2-2 in hunter chases last time at Down Royal and this 6yo could be improving.
8th	3 8th (3) (50/1 +0%) Autonomous Cloud	50 50/1(+0%)	(3) Autonomous Cloud 50/1, Looked unenthusiastic second beaten 8 1/2l in a hunter chase over 2m7f at Leicester latest; best form has come on easy ground and at Uttoxeter; plenty more needed Second to Bennys King last time and he needs slower ground at this sort of trip.
9th	2 9th (2) (11/1 +45%) Annamix	11 11/1(+45%)	(2) Annamix 11/1, Below par well beaten in a hunter chase over 3m1f at Gowran Park latest where couldn't go pace; generally out of form; down in trip; runner up in this last year; could bounce back Poor last time but has a good record over these fences so can't be dismissed.
16	16 \|F\| (16) (7/1 +50%) Joker De Mai	7 7/1(+50%)	(16) Joker De Mai 7/1, Ideally suited by trip when won a hunter chase at Leicester over 2m by 21l last time outclassing rivals; bit to find back up in distance and grade Recent win was over 2m and others will probably be stronger stayers at this distance.
18	18 \|F\| (18) (125/1 -25%) Master Templar	125 125/1(-25%)	(18) Master Templar 125/1, Ran to form comfortably held in a hunter chase over 3m at Southwell last time; blinkers first time; plenty more needed and likely to find this sharp enough test This demands a career best by some margin; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (100/1 -52%) Bardenstown Lad	100 100/1(-52%)	(4) Bardenstown Lad 100/1, Went too fast down the field in a hunter chase over 3m2f at Cheltenham most recent; good ground key; place claims if getting stiff test down in trip At 66-1 he offered little in the hunter chase at Cheltenham last month.
30	30 \|U\| (30) (125/1 -25%) Yippee Ki Yay	125 125/1(-25%)	(30) Yippee Ki Yay 125/1, Made too much use of comfortably held in a handicap chase over 3m2f at Sedgefield last time; not proven trip; hard to recommend on all form shown Won two hunter chases last year but those wins were in much easier races.
10th	28 10th (28) (4/1 +20%) Willitgoahead	4 4/1(+20%)	(28) Willitgoahead 4/1, 4l third in a hunter chase over 3m2f at Cheltenham most recent run when well fancied; good ground suits; steadily progressive; down in trip; in the mix Fast-improving 7yo who stayed on well to reach the frame at Cheltenham last month.
11th	5 11th (5) (25/1 -56%) Bennys King	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Bennys King 25/1, Appreciated drop in trip when won a hunter chase at Leicester over 2m7f by 8 1/2l last time; took that last year before finishing runner up in this; not ruled out Runner-up in this for the last two years and got his head back in front last time out.
12th	21 12th (21) (28/1 +15%) Ontheropes	28 28/1(+15%)	(21) Ontheropes 28/1, Looked unenthusiastic well beaten in a hunter chase over 3m2f at Cheltenham latest; down in trip; bit to find and likely to find this sharp enough test Even Cheltenham's extended 3m2f seemed too sharp a test last month.
13th	11 13th (11) (200/1 -100%) Fix At All	200 200/1(-100%)	(11) Fix At All 200/1, Probably needed race fourth beaten 32l in a hunter chase at Carlisle latest; lot to find on all previous chase form Others have more impressive CVs and he made a quiet stable debut.
14th	26 14th (26) (66/1 -32%) Senior Citizen	66 66/1(-32%)	(26) Senior Citizen 66/1, Won a conditions race at Higham over 3m by 15l last time; returning from long layoff; down in trip; inconsistent when last seen under rules; bit to find Placed in a Grand Sefton and a Topham; easily won his latest point; could play a part.
15th	22 15th (22) (66/1 -136%) Percussion	66 66/1(-136%)	(22) Percussion 66/1, Raced freely 5 1/2l third in a hunter chase over 3m at Southwell most recent run; consistent; down in trip; more needed He has form figures of 33237 in handicaps over the Grand National fences.
16th	8 16th (8) (100/1 -52%) Dorking Cock	100 100/1(-52%)	(8) Dorking Cock 100/1, Ran to form 19l third in a hunter chase over 3m1f at Gowran Park most recent run; that form had knocks; down in trip; bit to find 33-1 when never a factor in this two years ago and a similar scenario seems likely.
17th	6 17th (6) (200/1 -33%) Bothwell Bridge	200 200/1(-33%)	(6) Bothwell Bridge 200/1, Fourth beaten 5 1/2l in a conditions race over 3m at Guilsborough latest; held on heavy ground under rules previously; down in trip; hard to recommend Held by Bennys King and Autonomous Cloud on their Leicester clash in February.
18th	13 18th (13) (150/1 -50%) Go Go Geronimo	150 150/1(-50%)	(13) Go Go Geronimo 150/1, Ran to form second beaten 5l in a hunter chase over 3m at Fakenham latest; drop back in trip may not suit; plenty more needed up in grade His fifth defeat in hunter chases when beaten in a small field at Fakenham 20 days ago.
19th	10 19th (10) (9/1 -64%) Famous Clermont	9 9/1(-64%)	(10) Famous Clermont 9/1, Won a point at Cothelstone over 3m by 5l last time; took good hunter chase when last seen under rules; ran well at Punchestown last term; took this in 2023; down in trip; off a short-break; danger Ran out a comfortable winner of this two years ago and everything again looks ideal.
20th	12 20th (12) (50/1 -25%) Frere D'armes	50 50/1(-25%)	(12) Frere D'armes 50/1, Below par 4 1/2l third in a hunter chase over 2m4f at Ludlow most recent run; longer trip a plus; no forlorn stable second string Recent defeats at the hands of Bardenstown Lad and Captain Tommy do not bode well.
21st	23 21st (23) (40/1 -21%) Presentandcounting	40 40/1(-21%)	(23) Presentandcounting 40/1, Below par 6l third in a hunter chase over 3m1f at Catterick most recent run where went too fast; down in trip; top jockey booked; place claims if allowed easy time up front Beaten in recent hunter chases won by Bardenstown Lad and Captain Tommy.
22nd	25 22nd (25) (66/1 -32%) Ramillies	66 66/1(-32%)	(25) Ramillies 66/1, Pulled up in a hunter chase over 3m1f at Gowran Park latest where ground too soft; not proven trip; yard does well in this sphere but more needed Has a modest rules strike-rate for one of his ability and looks a declining force.
27	27 \|PU\| (27) (50/1 +24%) Willewonga	50 50/1(+24%)	(27) Willewonga 50/1, Ran to form second beaten 4 1/4l in a hunter chase over 3m at Southwell latest; down in trip; good ground suits; bit to find On the balance of this season's form he has no more than place aspirations.
29	29 \|PU\| (29) (50/1 +38%) Yccs Portocervo	50 50/1(+38%)	(29) Yccs Portocervo 50/1, Pulled up in a hunter chase over 2m at Leicester latest where trip too sharp; enjoys making it; up in trip; place claims if rain stays away Knows how to win but he's still well down the pecking order in a race this competitive.
24	24 \|PU\| (24) (80/1 +0%) Pyleigh Court	80 80/1(+0%)	(24) Pyleigh Court 80/1, Ideally suited by trip when won a hunter chase at Leicester over 2m4f by 15l last time; steadily progressive; difficult to fancy up in grade There's nothing on his CV that entitles him to trouble the best of these.

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Famous Clermont was successful in the 2023 renewal of this contest and comes into this event off the back of an easy success between the flags, so must be respected. Runner-up in this for the last two years, Bennys King is back for another crack at the grand old age of 14 and his triumph at Leicester confirmed he retains plenty of enthusiasm for the game, but it may pay to side with MY DROGO. The 10-year-old beat Gracchus De Balme (second) and Jet Plane (third) when victorious at Haydock in February and that might have put him spot on for this.

The stylish manner in which FAMOUS CLERMONT ran away with this race two years ago is by no means a faded memory. He has his ground.

16:15 Plumpton (Class 4) 20f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/8 +69%) Hecouldbetheone	1.375 11/8(+69%)	(1) Hecouldbetheone 11/8, Below par beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Taunton last time; visor first time; trainer in form; C&D winner but better over shorter; dangerous if allowed to dictate Has the form to threaten and conditions should be ideal on this return from a break.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 -20%) Shengai Enki	6 6/1(-20%)	(2) Shengai Enki 6/1, Benefited from positive ride scored by 2 1/2l off 108 over 2m6f at Fontwell three starts back; second beaten 6 1/2l off 115 last time where got racing too early; vulnerable to improver Might just be on a tough mark now as latest winner at Wincanton beat him handsomely.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/11 +55%) Narragansett	0.909091 10/11(+55%)	(4) Narragansett 10/11, Well backed when landed handicap by 1/2l off 115 over 2m at Sandown last time overcoming pace bias; up in trip; more to come judged on flat form; go close if stamina holds up He's now 2-2 in the hood and probably still on a fair mark despite latest 5lb rise.

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NARRAGANSETT justified favouritism on his handicap debut in this sphere at Sandown last month and may have been worth more than the winning margin suggests. Neil Mulholland's juvenile has only been put up 5lb for that victory and could improve for this step up in distance. Shengai Enki filled the runner-up spot at Wincanton last week and is fancied to go well again. Last-time-out C&D scorer Lumi Plugin also needs to be taken seriously.

All four have chances. NARRAGANSETT is up in trip but this might not develop into too searching a stamina test.

16:20 Naas 18f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (11/1 +21%) In For The Night	11 11/1(+21%)	(5) In For The Night 11/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Fairyhouse latest where unsuited by soft; progressive prior; can bounce back if rain stays away Pulled up at Fairyhouse when last seen but looks a big contender with conditions to suit.
2	15 2nd (15) (4/1 +0%) King In Love	4 4/1(+0%)	(15) King In Love 4/1, Ideally suited by trip when landed handicap by 7l off 90 over 2m here last time; up in trip; bit to find off revised mark in better race Won 2m handicap here off 90 last month, forging clear; seemingly wants softer conditions.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/1 +17%) The Nagger Reidy	5 5/1(+17%)	(1) The Nagger Reidy 5/1, Not clear run beaten 2l off 108 over 2m at Limerick last time; cheekpieces first time; step up in trip could suit; not out of it off top weight Listowel winner on return; second at Limerick over 2m latest; unraced on good ground.
4	10 4th (10) (33/1 -106%) Paul Collins	33 33/1(-106%)	(10) Paul Collins 33/1, Ran to form 22l third in a graduation hurdle over 2m1f at Punchestown most recent run; up in trip; needs to improve to defy stiff opening mark Remote third at Punchestown on final start for Gordon Elliott in February; best watched.
5th	19 5th (19) (25/1 +50%) Arnacoeur	25 25/1(+50%)	(19) Arnacoeur 25/1, Raced freely down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Leopardstown most recent where still green; generally out of form; usually held up; up in trip; bit to find Three no shows since joining this stable, including on handicap debut at Leopardstown.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +36%) Mi Lucky Cailin	9 9/1(+36%)	(7) Mi Lucky Cailin 9/1, Below par comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Gowran Park last time; inconsistent; better ground a plus; not proven trip; must bounce back Bumper winner; second four times in maidens; makes handicap debut; not a lost cause.
7th	9 7th (9) (11/1 +8%) Syracus Du Houx	11 11/1(+8%)	(9) Syracus Du Houx 11/1, Brought down before race developed when going well last time; down in trip; good mark on maiden form; interesting Brought down when mid-division on handicap debut at Thurles; too early to write him off.
8th	3 8th (3) (15/2 +25%) Sargent Lightfoot	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(3) Sargent Lightfoot 15/2, Well backed second beaten 4l in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Limerick latest; worth marking that up; trainer in form; good mark on chase form; strong claims Good run in defeat when 2nd in Limerick handicap chase 11 days ago; respected over timber.
9th	14 9th (14) (33/1 -32%) Steps In The Sand	33 33/1(-32%)	(14) Steps In The Sand 33/1, Seemed to be on stiff mark down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Cork most recent; more needed in hot contest Two handicap hurdle wins last summer on sharp right-handed tracks; first run for new yard.
10th	16 10th (16) (20/1 +0%) The Dawn	20 20/1(+0%)	(16) The Dawn 20/1, Below par down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Wexford most recent; usually consistent; up in trip; threat if ground not too quick but that is a worry Ran worst race of his career on better ground at Wexford last month so conditions a worry.
11th	2 11th (2) (14/1 +13%) Littlefoot	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Littlefoot 14/1, Below par down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m5f at Cheltenham most recent; in good form prior; down in trip; needs to improve and likely to find this sharp enough test 2m7f maiden winner ran well over 2m6f in Ballinrobe handicap; not out of things here.
12th	18 12th (18) (14/1 +30%) Alright Darling	14 14/1(+30%)	(18) Alright Darling 14/1, Below par fourth beaten 23l in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Leopardstown latest where passed beaten horses; may find this sharp enough test Recent 2m4f fourth was a step in the right direction but seems to be crying out for a trip.
13th	13 13th (13) (18/1 -50%) Queenie St Clair	18 18/1(-50%)	(13) Queenie St Clair 18/1, Not clear run down the field in Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) over 2m1f at Cheltenham most recent; potentially thrown in on Graded form but may be flattered; risky Ran in the Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham; this is her easiest assignment to date.
14th	6 14th (6) (11/1 +8%) Washington Parks	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) Washington Parks 11/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 3l in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Thurles latest; steadily progressive; stiff track a plus down in trip; could figure on handicap debut 7th behind Ethical Diamond at Punchestown and was beaten 3l at Thurles (2m) four weeks ago.
15th	4 15th (4) (10/1 +29%) Miss Mini Bee	10 10/1(+29%)	(4) Miss Mini Bee 10/1, Not clear run comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Leopardstown last time; usually consistent; probably bit to come now handicapping 2nd to Mullins-trained winner at Punchestown in January; badly hampered at Leopardstown.
16th	17 16th (17) (25/1 0%) Kelly's Birr	25 25/1(0%)	(17) Kelly's Birr 25/1, Travelled well when landed handicap by 1 1/4l off 93 over 2m6f at Downpatrick penultimate start; down the field most recent over fences; down in trip; more needed back from long lay off Won 2m6f handicap hurdle on her debut for Gordon Elliott; first run for new yard; layoff.
17th	12 17th (12) (20/1 -25%) Beautiful Chaos	20 20/1(-25%)	(12) Beautiful Chaos 20/1, Down the field in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown most recent; off a short-break; more to come now handicapping judged on useful flat form Three fourth places in trio of maiden hurdles; could sneak into the frame at a price.
18th	8 18th (8) (100/1 -52%) Riggs	100 100/1(-52%)	(8) Riggs 100/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m1f at Wexford latest; down in trip; looks regressive Pulled up in 4 of his last 5 starts including handicap chase debut when last seen; risky.

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KING IN LOVE got an 11lb hike for his cosy success here last time but may be able to follow up. That form looks solid with the fourth horse, Seskin Flash, winning easily at Downpatrick last Sunday. The one worry for King In Love would be the drying ground. Sargent Lightfoot ran well when second over fences at Limerick recently and could be a danger now racing off a 5lb lower mark back over timber. The Nagger Reidy was second over hurdles at that Limerick meeting 11 days ago and is another for the shortlist.

The promise of decent ground should see IN FOR THE NIGHT bounce back to form after being pulled up on soft when last seen

16:27 Sedgefield (Class 5) 27f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/4 +17%) Ocean Legacy	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(5) Ocean Legacy 11/4, Well treated at weights when scored by 6 1/2l off 75 here three starts back; third beaten 27l off 83 last time; cheekpieces first time; competition for the lead and probably stable second string C&D winner in first-time blinkers in February; below that since but now gets cheekpieces.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/11 +44%) Star Vantage	0.909091 10/11(+44%)	(3) Star Vantage 10/11, Bit too much to do beaten 4l off 85 over 3m at Musselburgh last time; usually held up; up in trip; consistent; every chance Yet to win in 18 hurdle starts but should stay and likely to give a good account.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 +0%) Balkotic	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Balkotic 14/1, Below par well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 3m at Wetherby latest; generally out of form; enjoys making it; up in trip; dropping in weights but unlikely to get own way in front Not won since 2022 and hasn't shown enough of late to make him of interest.
4	2 4th (2) (11/2 +15%) The Wise Traveller	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(2) The Wise Traveller 11/2, Probably needed race fourth beaten 32l in a handicap hurdle here latest unsuited by change of tactics; has dropped a long way in weights; dangerous if allowed to dictate but does have competition up front Yet to show his best form over this C&D and needs to raise game.
5th	1 5th (1) (8/1 -220%) Fabuleux Du Clos	8 8/1(-220%)	(1) Fabuleux Du Clos 8/1, Travelled well when landed handicap by 1 1/4l off 108 over 3m at Doncaster penultimate start; usually held up; up in trip; thrown in on old form; not seen in this sphere for an age but the one to beat if ability remains Dual hurdle winner who reappeared after long break last week; this may come too soon.

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STAR VANTAGE was not disgraced when fourth over 3m at Musselburgh a couple of weeks ago and a reproduction of that level of form may well be good enough to win this contest. Fabuleux Du Clos has not been seen over hurdles since December 2023, but he was successful on that occasion and should not be discounted on his return. Ocean Legacy won over C&D in February and is next best.

Although he's still a maiden, this can go to STAR VANTAGE, who ran respectably in a better race than this last time and he should stay

16:40 Aintree (Class 1) 15f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (5/1 +23%) Sans Bruit	5 5/1(+23%)	(9) Sans Bruit 5/1, Won this last year off 2lb lower; fourth beaten 47l in a handicap chase at Chepstow latest having been pestered up front; prefers a sharp track; dangerous if allowed to dictate Front-running win in this last year off this mark; disappointing of late; revival possible.
2	6 2nd (6) (10/1 +17%) Calico	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Calico 10/1, Ran to form 4l third in a handicap chase at Doncaster most recent run; generally consistent veteran; top jockey back on board; sound surface suits; vulnerable to improver Good 2m win in October; drying ground will suit; highish mark for this competitive a race.
3	13 3rd (13) (18/1 +64%) Inedit Star	18 18/1(+64%)	(13) Inedit Star 18/1, Something amiss comfortably held in a handicap chase over 1m7f at Sandown last time; previous small field form here working out very well; thrown in on old novice form; very interesting at a price Some fair chase and hurdle runs in Britain; bled from the nose in January on latest outing.
4	4 4th (4) (28/1 -40%) Gunsight Ridge	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Gunsight Ridge 28/1, Well treated at weights when landed Handicap Chase by 1/2l off 142 over 1m7f at Sandown last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; can race lazily but still progressing; may contend C&D winner in 2022; back to form with 1m7f win latest; another career-high mark today.
5th	8 5th (8) (28/1 -40%) Dr T J Eckleburg	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Dr T J Eckleburg 28/1, Travelled well when landed Handicap Chase by a short-head off 125 over at Chepstow last time; consistent; track may not be ideal given run style; bit to find in this grade In good heart over the winter but best on soft/heavy ground, so surface switch is a worry.
6th	14 6th (14) (6/1 +50%) Rath Gaul Hill	6 6/1(+50%)	(14) Rath Gaul Hill 6/1, Bit in hand landed handicap by a neck off 118 at Newbury last time; that form franked; entitled to come on for the run; still progressing; every chance off light weight Progressive; narrow 2m winner at Newbury but might come on for the run and do better yet.
7th	10 7th (10) (17/2 -70%) Primoz	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(10) Primoz 17/2, Well backed when scored by 54l off 129 over 2m1f at Kelso penultimate start; 14th beaten 28l off 130 last time in Grand Annual where lit up after false start; well backed that day; possible improver but needs it Quickly made up into useful chaser before suffering from start problems at Cheltenham.
8th	3 8th (3) (4/1 +27%) My Mate Mozzie	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) My Mate Mozzie 4/1, Outstayed up the hill fourth beaten 7l in Grand Annual at Cheltenham latest; this flatter track may suit better; consistent dual purpose performer; good ground suits; leading player Involved in strong events on the Flat, over hurdles and fences since last summer; solid.
9th	11 9th (11) (7/1 +13%) Petit Tonnerre	7 7/1(+13%)	(11) Petit Tonnerre 7/1, Scored by 2l off 125 at Doncaster penultimate start; travelling powerfully when brought down next time; well treated on novice form; sound surface suits; threat Has run well in handicaps over hurdles and fences here; back to form on latest completion.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (18/1 0%) Tommy's Oscar	18 18/1(0%)	(1) Tommy's Oscar 18/1, Below par fourth beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap chase at Doncaster latest where big weight told late; top jockey back on board; each way claims but vulnerable to better treated rival again Suited by a sharp 2m; back on latest winning mark; prefers good to soft or slower ground.
10th	5 10th (5) (14/1 -40%) General Medrano	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) General Medrano 14/1, Probably outclassed well beaten in Grand Annual at Cheltenham latest; travelled well to a point that day; this flatter track should suit; danger Quite progressive at about 2m until no real impact at Cheltenham latest; left on same mark.
11th	2 11th (2) (22/1 -57%) Hunters Yarn	22 22/1(-57%)	(2) Hunters Yarn 22/1, Pulled up in Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (Grade 3) over 2m1f at Fairyhouse latest where never jumped or travelled; off a short-break; more needed off stiff looking mark Impressive in 2m1f beginners chase last January; injured on latest; interesting if at best.
12th	12 12th (12) (25/1 +24%) Galunggung	25 25/1(+24%)	(12) Galunggung 25/1, Travelled well when landed handicap by 3/4l off 124 at Carlisle last time; idled in front and worth more than winning margin; off a short-break; should show some improvement but needs to Excellent rules strike-rate but quicker conditions and rise in class ask some questions.
13th	7 13th (7) (10/1 -25%) The Folkes Tiara	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) The Folkes Tiara 10/1, Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; travelled well beaten a short-head off 131 over 2m1f at Leopardstown last time; that form franked; UK handicapper has taken no chances In fine form in warm Irish handicaps; yard won this twice in the last 5 years; respected.

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Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore have teamed up to win this twice since 2019 and can strike again courtesy of THE FOLKES TIARA. The nine-year-old arrives fresher than most after a two-race campaign that saw him so nearly supplement a Fairyhouse Listed success at Leopardstown's Christmas fixture. My Mate Mozzie seems to dance every dance when it comes to big Festivals and ran his usual honest race in defeat in the Grand Annual. General Medrano was eighth there, with Primoz further back and never involved, although better is expected from Lucinda Russell's novice. Last year's winner Sans Bruit returns on the same mark, but has ground to make up on Dr T J Eckleburg from a meeting at Chepstow.

The change in ground conditions will catch out a few but not MY MATE MOZZIE who ran another excellent race at Cheltenham last month.

16:50 Plumpton (Class 5) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/1 +71%) Macari	1 1/1(+71%)	(1) Macari 1/1, Raced freely fourth beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap hurdle here latest; returning from a break; more to come judged on flat form; danger if stamina holds up Course winner who was close 2nd over C&D in November; competitive if primed after a break.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/2 +44%) Vorderman	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(5) Vorderman 9/2, Below par comfortably held in a 4yo hurdle over 2m3f at Stratford last time where unsuited by track; usually consistent; longer trip could suit; not out of it Found a very ordinary race when winning on hurdle debut; tough tasks since; handicap debut.
3	8 3rd (8) (5/2 +75%) Gorcombe Moonshine	2.5 5/2(+75%)	(8) Gorcombe Moonshine 5/2, Below par well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 1m7f at Wincanton latest; in good form prior; not proven trip; bit to find and stamina concerns Sole win over fences in late 2023; best form at up to 2m2f; this trip is a new venture.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 -22%) Steel Dancer	11 11/1(-22%)	(6) Steel Dancer 11/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle over 2m3f at Taunton latest; tongue-tie first time; not proven trip; off a short-break; plenty more needed on handicap debut Little to latch on to so far but handicaps should offer more scope; now tongue tied.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (12/1 +14%) Smith	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Smith 12/1, Landed handicap by 2l off 49 over 2m at Lingfield last time; unexposed in this sphere; longer trip a plus; returning from a break; interesting at a price Eight Flat wins but not much truck with hurdles so far, including on handicap debut.

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Jorebel was able to reach the frame at Uttoxeter on Saturday and is taken to go well, but preference is for RIP WHEELER. The son of Walk In The Park plugged on into fourth over 2m at Sandown when making his handicap bow in February and, now upped in trip, it would come as no surprise were he to find the necessary improvement. Steel Dancer sports a tongue-tie for the first time and also makes some appeal.

Rip Wheeler is open to improvement over the new trip but battle-hardened MACARI gets the vote.

16:55 Naas 23f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	19 1st (19) (40/1 +20%) Kiln Time	40 40/1(+20%)	(19) Kiln Time 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 2m3f at Wexford latest; up in trip; needs easier ground Tailed off on all five starts since joining this yard, including on chase debut last month.
2	4 2nd (4) (12/1 -100%) Cullig	12 12/1(-100%)	(4) Cullig 12/1, Well treated at weights when landed handicap by 20l off 84 over 3m1f at Cork last time; 13lb rise fair; probably bit to come; danger Won by 20l at Cork two weeks ago; 13lb higher here but is in rude health; respected.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/1 -29%) Aleish Lass	11 11/1(-29%)	(5) Aleish Lass 11/1, Ideally suited by trip when landed handicap by a head off 91 over 2m7f at Limerick last time; fortunate winner that day; probably bit to come but needs it off revised mark Fortunate winner at Limerick three weeks ago; Master Of The Sums back in third; chance.
4	12 4th (12) (9/1 +55%) True Destiny	9 9/1(+55%)	(12) True Destiny 9/1, Not given hard time comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Punchestown last time; in good form prior; better ground a big plus; interesting at a price Second at Limerick and Sligo last October; decent chance if reproducing that form.
5th	13 5th (13) (6/1 +63%) Nettuno Italia	6 6/1(+63%)	(13) Nettuno Italia 6/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Fairyhouse latest; up in trip; bit to find and stamina to prove Big eyecatcher when fourth at Fairyhouse on handicap debut; big player over 3m now.
6th	2 6th (2) (6/1 +20%) Butchers Bill	6 6/1(+20%)	(2) Butchers Bill 6/1, Ground probably too testing fourth beaten 18l in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Punchestown latest; longer trip and better ground will help; good mark on maiden form; go close Average form so far; still early days for top yard; can't be discounted upped in trip.
7th	10 7th (10) (14/1 +0%) Hanoi Jane	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Hanoi Jane 14/1, Fell in a beginners chase chase over 2m4f here latest; up in trip; off a short-break; well treated on old form; chance if stamina holds up but that is a worry Won Punchestown handicap hurdle off 89 in May 2023; well treated if she can find that form.
8th	1 8th (1) (17/2 +6%) Are You Busy	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(1) Are You Busy 17/2, Won a maiden hurdle at Thurles over 2m4f by a neck last time; not proven trip; contender off lenient opening mark if stamina holds up Good maiden win over 2m4f at Thurles; respected again on handicap bow but tough mark.
9th	15 9th (15) (9/1 +25%) Mellem	9 9/1(+25%)	(15) Mellem 9/1, Travelled well beaten 1/2l off 87 at Leopardstown last time; kicked on too soon that day; unexposed at 3m; probably bit to come Bolt from out of the blue when close third at Leopardstown; huge player with a repeat.
7	7 \|S\| (7) (10/1 +9%) Master Of The Sums	10 10/1(+9%)	(7) Master Of The Sums 10/1, Ideally suited by trip 7 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Limerick most recent run; consistent; not ruled out in an open race Never-nearer third behind Aleish Lass; 12lb better off and may well reverse the form.
18	18 \|U\| (18) (14/1 +30%) Barryroe Madam	14 14/1(+30%)	(18) Barryroe Madam 14/1, Looked to want further down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Clonmel most recent; usually held up; up in trip; outside place claims in open race 13-race maiden but her best efforts have come at around 3m; better can be expected here.
10th	3 10th (3) (25/1 -25%) Glendine Billy	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Glendine Billy 25/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle over 2m4f at Tramore latest; up in trip; needs to improve and stamina concerns Runner-up in 2m6f handicap hurdle off 1lb higher at Tramore last June; had excuses latest.
11th	9 11th (9) (16/1 +0%) Glenetty	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Glenetty 16/1, Ran to form second beaten 14l in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Leopardstown latest; trainer in form; step up in trip should suit; on the premises Good effort last time at Leopardstown over 2m4f when remote second off current mark.
12th	16 12th (16) (28/1 +30%) Apples In Winter	28 28/1(+30%)	(16) Apples In Winter 28/1, Below par down the field in a handicap hurdle at Leopardstown most recent; generally out of form; bit to find Plenty on to reverse the form with Mellem judged on latest effort at Leopardstown.
13th	17 13th (17) (33/1 -65%) Tango Theatre	33 33/1(-65%)	(17) Tango Theatre 33/1, Probably needed race beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time; inconsistent; outside place claims back on better ground 0-22 under rules but has placed six times and her best efforts have come on better ground.
14th	11 14th (11) (11/2 +45%) Roc My Haarth	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(11) Roc My Haarth 11/2, Well backed 5 1/4l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Gowran Park most recent run; worth marking that up; up in trip; bit to find Two fine efforts at Limerick and Gowran; fair mark; drying ground a niggle; 3m will suit.
15th	14 15th (14) (33/1 -32%) Tangental	33 33/1(-32%)	(14) Tangental 33/1, Below par well beaten in a handicap chase over 2m7f at Limerick latest given too much to do; longer trip will help; in the mix Two hurdles wins on soft; fairly treated on the pick of his form in this sphere but risky.

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CULLIG got hit with a 13lb hike for her wide-margin success at Cork a fortnight ago but may still be a step ahead of the handicapper. The Walk In The Park mare reportedly wasn't straightforward at the start, but really seems to have put things together judged on her 20-length win last time and there may be more to come. Aleish Lass was a touch fortunate when scoring at Limerick three weeks ago but the form got a boost with the runner-up winning at Downpatrick on Sunday and she has to be respected. Mellem was narrowly denied at a massive price last time and is another to consider.

A chance is taken on NETTUNO ITALIA, who improved for the step up to 2m4f when an eyecatching fourth at Fairyhouse on his handicap bow

17:02 Sedgefield (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 -33%) Milajess	4 4/1(-33%)	(6) Milajess 4/1, Looked unenthusiastic beaten 2l off 78 at Carlisle last time idling and throwing race away; consistent but frustrating; entitled to be thereabouts on form Yet to win over hurdles but running well of late and should give a good account.
2	2 2nd (2) (15/8 +38%) Tara Iti	1.875 15/8(+38%)	(2) Tara Iti 15/8, Well backed when scored by 3 1/4l off 88 over 2m at Huntingdon penultimate start; third beaten 3l off 95 last time where outstayed late; trainer in form; in the mix back down in trip Broke losing run on penultimate start and backed that up last time; should run well.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/2 +55%) Trailblazer	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(3) Trailblazer 5/2, Below par fourth beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Musselburgh latest; in decent form prior; each way shout in open race Good-ground 2m winner at Perth; respectable efforts when last seen; has had a wind op.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +0%) Balranald	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Balranald 7/1, Probably needed race beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle last time; usually consistent; goes well here; sound surface suits; chance Ran well after a break last week and no surprise to see him run well here.
5th	10 5th (10) (25/1 +50%) Foshan	25 25/1(+50%)	(10) Foshan 25/1, Well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Musselburgh latest; not proven trip; had wind op; plenty more needed Achived little so far and makes no appeal from out of the handicap.
6th	1 6th (1) (22/1 -57%) Ambassador	22 22/1(-57%)	(1) Ambassador 22/1, Well beaten in a handicap hurdle here latest where went too fast; generally out of form; returning from a break; interesting at a price back on better ground On same mark as last win and has conditions to suit but out of sorts when last seen.
7th	4 7th (4) (25/1 -233%) Normandy Legend	25 25/1(-233%)	(4) Normandy Legend 25/1, Appeared not to stay well beaten in a juvenile hurdle over 2m at Wetherby latest; generally out of form; not proven trip; off a short-break; must leave previous hurdle form behind after wind op Yet to win a race and opening mark looks tough but could step up on back of a wind op.
8th	8 8th (8) (12/1 +0%) Jackhammer	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Jackhammer 12/1, Below par comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Musselburgh last time; down in trip; returning from a break; good mark on flat form; contender Multiple Flat/hurdle winner; off since 2024 and not run over hurdles for nearly two years.
9th	5 9th (5) (50/1 -317%) My Little Toni	50 50/1(-317%)	(5) My Little Toni 50/1, Comfortably held in a conditions race over 2m4f at Mollington last time; returning from long layoff; down in trip; bit to find Hurdle winner over further here and pointing when last seen nearly a year ago; opposable.
10th	9 10th (9) (50/1 -52%) Chantilly Rose	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Chantilly Rose 50/1, Probably needed race down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Hexham most recent; bit to find Well beaten on yard debut following near five-month break last time; plenty more needed.

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MILAJESS arrives here on the back of three consecutive seconds in recent months and Micky Hammond's mare will not find many better opportunities to go one better. The consistent Tara Iti is likely to be in the mix once again as he is clearly on a workable mark. If a wind operation sparks some improvement, Trailblazer is another who could go well.

This is best left to TARA ITI (nap), who hasn't taken long to bounce back to form for this yard and he has plenty in his favour

17:15 Aintree (Class 1) 16f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	16 1st (16) (15/8 +46%) Seo Linn	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(16) Seo Linn 15/8, Improved again when won Mares' Open NH Flat Race (Listed) at Cheltenham over 2m by 5l last time landing gamble; previous Listed win franked; steadily progressive; should show some improvement Irish mare who registered a 5l win in Listed grade at Cheltenham last time; leading player.
2	11 2nd (11) (22/1 +0%) La Conquiere	22 22/1(+0%)	(11) La Conquiere 22/1, Runner-up beaten 3/4l in a Mares bumper over 2m at Thurles only start; that form had knocks; returning from a break; bit to find up in grade on stable debut Close second at Thurles in sole start for Denis Leahy; heed the market signals.
3	10 3rd (10) (14/1 +0%) Kingston Queen	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Kingston Queen 14/1, Won Alan Swinbank Mares' NH Flat Race (Listed) at Market Rasen by a neck last time; slightly fortunate to beat Charisma Cat previously; steadily progressive; prefers a sharp track; chance Improving mare; held on from unlucky Charisma Cat at Market Rasen (Listed) most recently.
4	14 4th (14) (50/1 -25%) Queen Kate	50 50/1(-25%)	(14) Queen Kate 50/1, 1 1/4l winner in a maiden bumper at Doncaster on debut overcoming trouble; that form yet to be tested; more needed Won with something to spare at Doncaster but has a lot to find on that bare form.
5th	18 5th (18) (80/1 -60%) St Jessica	80 80/1(-60%)	(18) St Jessica 80/1, Runner-up beaten 2 1/4l in a bumper over 2m at Huntingdon only start where forced wide throughout; trainer in form; off a short-break; top jockey booked; possible improver Promising second at Huntingdon but appears to be flying too high in this grade.
6th	19 6th (19) (11/1 -57%) Strong Run	11 11/1(-57%)	(19) Strong Run 11/1, Won a Mares bumper at Warwick over 2m by a head last time; off a short-break; previous Listed form franked; bit to find with Seo Linn on form Collared stablemate Highland Haven in the final stride at Warwick; could build on that win.
7th	13 7th (13) (50/1 -79%) Oldschool Outlaw	50 50/1(-79%)	(13) Oldschool Outlaw 50/1, Second beaten 1/2l in a Mares bumper over 2m at Leopardstown latest; more needed taking significant step up in grade Close second at Leopardstown but seems inferior to her compatriot Seo Linn.
8th	1 8th (1) (66/1 -65%) Amelia's Star	66 66/1(-65%)	(1) Amelia's Star 66/1, Had benefited for debut experience when won a maiden bumper at Newcastle over 2m by 3/4l last time; runner up won next time; off a short-break; more needed up in grade The manner of her AW success was far from spectacular; doesn't look Graded material.
9th	8 9th (8) (9/2 +47%) Jackie Hobbs	4.5 9/2(+47%)	(8) Jackie Hobbs 9/2, Something in hand won a Mares bumper at Ascot over 2m by 3l last time when well backed; debut form boosted over hurdles; steadily progressive; top jockey back on board; threat Stylish winner at Ascot; unbeaten mare who is potentially smart and commands respect.
10th	6 10th (6) (16/1 -14%) Getawhisky	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Getawhisky 16/1, Fourth beaten 4l in Alan Swinbank Mares' NH Flat Race (Listed) at Market Rasen latest; off a short-break; bit to find with Kingston Queen but could do better with a more positive ride Finished behind two of these rivals last time but ran well and may do better still.
11th	5 11th (5) (7/2 +46%) Charisma Cat	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(5) Charisma Cat 7/2, Travelled well when won Mares' NH Flat Race (Listed) at Sandown over 2m by 1 1/4l last time; still green that day; steadily progressive; drying ground a plus; sets form standard; the one to beat Unlucky at Market Rasen; gained compensation at Sandown, taking record to 3-4; big player.
12th	12 12th (12) (66/1 -100%) La Zoubida	66 66/1(-100%)	(12) La Zoubida 66/1, Had benefited for debut experience when won a Mares bumper at Market Rasen by 1 1/4l last time; off a short-break; bit to find with Kingston Queen on debut meeting Probably didn't need to improve in winning at Market Rasen; this is a harder task.
13th	15 13th (15) (80/1 -100%) Roses All The Way	80 80/1(-100%)	(15) Roses All The Way 80/1, Below par 5l third in a Mares bumper over 2m at Warwick most recent run; off a short-break; remains a maiden; plenty to find Proving consistent but is held by a few of these opponents on Carlisle/Warwick form.
14th	2 14th (2) (18/1 -80%) Betty's Daisy	18 18/1(-80%)	(2) Betty's Daisy 18/1, Yard won this last year; 7l winner in a Mares bumper over 2m at Warwick on debut; that form yet to be tested but was impressive; in the mix up in grade Galloped on strongly at Warwick; smart prospect who represents last year's winning yard.
15th	4 15th (4) (100/1 -100%) Celestron Star	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Celestron Star 100/1, Well backed when won a maiden bumper at Hereford over 2m by 1 1/2l last time; should show some improvement but needs to up in class Justified support at Hereford but needs significant further progress to follow up.
16th	3 16th (3) (25/1 -178%) Blue Betty	25 25/1(-178%)	(3) Blue Betty 25/1, 3 1/2l winner in a maiden bumper over 2m at Newcastle on debut overcoming troubled passage; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; each way shout up in grade Stylishly justified favouritism in AW event; plenty to find on form but brings potential.
17th	17 17th (17) (28/1 +15%) St Irene	28 28/1(+15%)	(17) St Irene 28/1, Improved again 5 1/2l third in Henrietta Knight Mares' NH Flat Race (Listed) over 2m at Huntingdon most recent run; trainer in form; bit to find up in class Has finished behind some of these rivals in Listed events; limitations exposed.
18th	7 18th (7) (33/1 -106%) Highland Haven	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Highland Haven 33/1, Benefited from drop in class second beaten a head in a Mares bumper over 2m at Warwick latest where travelled best; off a short-break; probably bit to come but work to do to reverse form with Strong Run Collared in the final stride by stablemate Strong Run, who received 4lb, at Warwick.
19th	20 19th (20) (125/1 -89%) Slack Alice	125 125/1(-89%)	(20) Slack Alice 125/1, Ran to form second beaten 1 1/4l in a maiden bumper over 2m at Huntingdon latest; off a short-break; more needed up in class Heading in the right direction but looks a long way short of this standard.
20th	9 20th (9) (12/1 +45%) Kapability	12 12/1(+45%)	(9) Kapability 12/1, Raced freely fourth beaten 8l in Henrietta Knight Mares' NH Flat Race (Listed) over 2m at Huntingdon latest; worth marking that up; top jockey booked; should show some improvement May progress returned to Aintree and better ground; scored over C&D in October.

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SEO LINN justified strong market support when readily winning a Listed bumper at the Cheltenham November Meeting and this has presumably been the plan ever since. The way in which she travelled and quickened that day, and given her Flat pedigree, the test that Aintree offers could be even more up her street and she gets the vote as a result. Jackie Hobbs still looked a little green when winning at Ascot but eventually won with plenty in hand. Providing this stiff test doesn't come too soon in her development, she is likely to be bang there at the finish. Charisma Cat would have beaten Kingston Queen in another couple of strides at Market Rasen and she subsequently took Listed honours at Sandown. Strong Run, Betty's Daisy and Blue Betty are others to keep an eye on.

Unbeaten JACKIE HOBBS is first choice ahead of Betty's Daisy who is another smart prospect.

17:25 Chelmsford City (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (28/1 -75%) Dubai Immo	28 28/1(-75%)	(4) Dubai Immo 28/1, Raced freely down the field in a handicap over 1m6f here most recent run; in decent form prior to that; won over C&D in April 2024; returning from a short-break Won over C&D and over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last year; form patchy since.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 +75%) It's Tim	3 3/1(+75%)	(3) It's Tim 3/1, Moderate form in maiden and two novices and beaten 4l in a handicap over 8f at Southwell on handicap debut doing too much too early; needs plenty more and step-up in trip may not be ideal Respectable effort on handicap debut last time; bred to stay 1m2f and may do better.
3	6 3rd (6) (6/1 +50%) Cryptos Dream	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Cryptos Dream 6/1, In fairly solid form since winning at Wolverhampton by a length off 51 in November; beaten 3l off 53 over 9f there last time; chance Running respectably of late but needs to raise game again if she's to win this.
4	13 4th (13) (16/1 +43%) Forest Haze	16 16/1(+43%)	(13) Forest Haze 16/1, Beaten 6l in a handicap over 9f at Wolverhampton last time, possibly not getting the trip; better effort previous start in blinkers first-time; they are not applied here and bit to prove First run for new trainer and no surprise should she be able to raise her game.
5th	1 5th (1) (14/1 +22%) Stintino Sunset	14 14/1(+22%)	(1) Stintino Sunset 14/1, In excellent form of late, beaten 3l off 56 over 12f at Southwell last time a fair representation of current level; dropped to 10f, but effective at it; returning from a break, still a contender C&D winner and a reliable type; hasn't been seen since November but should go well.
6th	11 6th (11) (4/1 +38%) Hijo De La Luna	4 4/1(+38%)	(11) Hijo De La Luna 4/1, Consistent sort and ran to form beaten 1/2l off 49 at Newcastle last time; off the same mark today, over the same trip and every reason to believe will run well again 2lb ahead of his mark judged on latest Newcastle form but yet to win after 20 Flat starts.
7th	10 7th (10) (9/1 +18%) Foinix	9 9/1(+18%)	(10) Foinix 9/1, Ran to form fourth beaten 3l in a classified race over 12f at Lingfield latest; dropped in trip searching for the level he showed last summer on turf; contender Running respectably of late; back in trip from wide draw.
8th	7 8th (7) (4/1 +56%) Global Resolve	4 4/1(+56%)	(7) Global Resolve 4/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Fakenham latest; ran quite well beaten 3/4l off 52 over C&D in November; repeat of that and would be well handicapped, but risky Best effort came over C&D but he's a regressive maiden who has something to prove.
9th	5 9th (5) (7/1 -27%) Tactical Control	7 7/1(-27%)	(5) Tactical Control 7/1, Ran to form in first-time blinkers beaten 3/4l off 52 over 9f at Wolverhampton last time; visor first time on this occasion; trainer in form; not proven trip, but in the mix on ratings Running well of late but has an ordinary strike-rate and drawn wide back up in trip.
10th	8 10th (8) (33/1 -106%) Oyamal	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Oyamal 33/1, In terrible form since narrowly beaten off 62 in a handicap at Southwell in March 2024; tongue-tie first time; wellbeing to prove now Has run well over C&D but well beaten on last five starts and easy enough to take on.
11th	12 11th (12) (9/1 +36%) Cracking Filly	9 9/1(+36%)	(12) Cracking Filly 9/1, Generally moderate efforts since handicapping, probably racing off persistently stiff marks based on maiden form; beaten 4l off 50 here last time, which is about level; hard to fancy Regressive maiden; has shown ability over C&D but needs to raise game to win this.

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HIJO DE LA LUNA was only narrowly denied when runner-up over this trip at Newcastle last week and the five-year-old is very hard to oppose off the same mark. Tactical Control also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and the switch to a first-time visor may spark some progression. Night Arc edges out the returning Stintino Sunset to be the pick of the remainder.

This can go to NIGHT ARC, who has slipped in the weights and ran well last time. He's worth another go over this trip.

17:30 Naas 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (5/1 +29%) Jamada	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Jamada 5/1, Well beaten in a bumper at Thurles latest; too keen but shaped with promise on debut prior; bit to find Promise both starts, 4.25l behind subsequent winner latest, improve for that, interesting.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/11 +34%) Ifallgoeswell	0.727273 8/11(+34%)	(1) Ifallgoeswell 8/11, Second beaten 3 1/4l in an auction bumper here latest; carried out when fancied on debut prior; returning from a break; the pick on balance of form Fav when brought down on debut, pleasing run here latest, conditions fine, leading chance.
3	8 3rd (8) (80/1 +20%) Times A Wastin	80 80/1(+20%)	(8) Times A Wastin 80/1, Below par well beaten in a bumper at Navan latest; generally out of form; off a short-break; all to do 0-5 in bumpers, long odds for all starts and hasn't shown enough, others preferred.
4	10 4th (10) (6/1 -20%) Two Pair	6 6/1(-20%)	(10) Two Pair 6/1, Well beaten in a Mares bumper over 2m2f at Punchestown only start; this much easier; trainer in form; back in trip; likely improver Decent debut behind Bambino Fever, related to bumper winners, could go well.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/2 -64%) Keep Kool Coko	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(3) Keep Kool Coko 9/2, Below par fourth beaten 11l in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Wexford latest; previous hurdles form sets standard; potential threat Best effort over 20.5f on good in a Cork maiden, lacks a run but ground will suit, chance.
6th	6 6th (6) (50/1 -213%) Portnablagh	50 50/1(-213%)	(6) Portnablagh 50/1, Fourth beaten 17l in a bumper at Ayr latest; that form boosted at Graded level over hurdles; returning from a break; outside chance Pulled up in sole point; 22-1 and beaten 17l at Ayr in November; off since, best watched.
7th	4 7th (4) (66/1 +34%) King Song	66 66/1(+34%)	(4) King Song 66/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability; all to do Pulled up in two points, 100-1 and never figured in Gowran bumper latest, needs more time.
8th	2 8th (2) (28/1 +44%) Kofino	28 28/1(+44%)	(2) Kofino 28/1, Pulled up in a maiden over 3m at Quakerstown latest; returning from long layoff; back in trip; all to do on rules debut Pulled up in both points, brother to a 3m winner so may need further, best watched.
9th	9 9th (9) (18/1 -29%) All For Brooke	18 18/1(-29%)	(9) All For Brooke 18/1, 15,000 euros Marcel gelding; half-brother to Hillcrest, very smart at 24f; dam useful at 16f; tough enough task on debut Marcel gelding, related to bumper winners, probably best watched unless money comes.

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Not the strongest looking bumper for the track and IFALLGOESWELL can go one better after a good run here back in December. The Kingston Hill gelding chased home Scope To Improve that day and that form looks solid enough. Keep Kool Coko was a beaten favourite over hurdles at Wexford on his last outing but is expected to play a big part in this. Two Pair shaped with promise when sixth to Cheltenham winner Bambino Fever on her debut at Punchestown on New Year's Eve and could also go well.

A chance is taken on Paul Nolan's mare TWO PAIR who shaped with promise in a strong Punchestown bumper on debut on New Year's Eve.

18:00 Chelmsford City (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (7/2 +0%) Shahbaz	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(8) Shahbaz 7/2, Well backed beaten 1/2l off 69 over 9f at Wolverhampton last time; significant jockey booking; threat if can repeat that run here Returned to form with close second at Wolverhampton and he could be in the mix back up 2lb.
2	7 2nd (7) (8/1 +0%) Cavalry Call	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) Cavalry Call 8/1, Below par beaten 6l in a handicap over 8f at Kempton last time; trainer in form; step-up in trip could help and fair mark if can return to form On a competitive mark but there are doubts about his current form and this new trip.
3	4 3rd (4) (17/2 +61%) Timeless Charm	8.5 17/2(+61%)	(4) Timeless Charm 17/2, Beaten 8l in a handicap over 12f at Southwell last time; has generally failed to live up to good novice form in handicaps and mark only just starting to relent; lot to prove Impressive on debut in 2023 but lightly raced since and has struggled to get competitive.
4	3 4th (3) (10/3 +52%) Odin Legacy	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(3) Odin Legacy 10/3, Backed up good maiden run here when only beaten a length off 81 on handicap debut at Sandown; ground too soft final two starts of 2024; blinkers first-time on reappearance a worry though Well beaten on heavy on final two runs last October but promise previously; lightly raced.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 +9%) Golden Circet	20 20/1(+9%)	(6) Golden Circet 20/1, Appeared not to stay well beaten in a handicap over 1m5f at Down Royal latest; Clonmel maiden winner previous start; tongue-tie first time; drop in trip helpful, but first time on AW and off a break Clonmel maiden winner; the betting may be informative on his stable debut.
6th	2 6th (2) (14/1 -17%) Free Speech	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Free Speech 14/1, Probably not stay when comfortably held in a handicap over 1m6f at Haydock last time; had scored at same course and Pontefract over 12f prior to that; back from a break, but contender at this trip Suited by these cheekpieces last year; C&D winner; chance if fully tuned up on return.
7th	9 7th (9) (33/1 -450%) Three Yorkshiremen	33 33/1(-450%)	(9) Three Yorkshiremen 33/1, Beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap over 7f at Wolverhampton last time having lost form since a win here in April 2024; erratic at best and poor at the moment C&D winner; return to form needed but step back up in trip and the cheekpieces could help.
8th	1 8th (1) (11/4 +0%) Paradoxical	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(1) Paradoxical 11/4, Very progressive and came clear with winner when beaten 3/4l off 80 last time after landing a four-timer; possibly more still to come and seems sure to go close again Bumped into highly progressive winner when denied Wolverhampton five-timer; strong claims.
9th	5 9th (5) (11/1 +0%) Curran	11 11/1(+0%)	(5) Curran 11/1, Below par beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap over 12f at Pontefract last time having lost form after 4 1/2l 3rd off 82 at Ayr in July; has had wind operation; 10f suits, but may need race on reappearance Has dropped down the weights; wind op since last run, which needs to make a difference.

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PARADOXICAL's winning run came to an end when a close second over an extended mile at Wolverhampton 10 days ago. That said, he's 2lb lower here and it would be no surprise to see him score once again. Shahbaz also filled the runner-up spot at the same venue on his most recent outing and Ian Williams' gelding should not be underestimated. The shortlist is completed by Free Speech and Cavalry Call.

Topweight PARADOXICAL (nap) bumped into one on the middle leg of a hat-trick when denied a five-timer at Wolverhampton ten days ago.

18:30 Chelmsford City (Class 5) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/4 +13%) Walnut	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(6) Walnut 7/4, Touch keen, but promising effort when third beaten a length in a maiden over 6f at Wolverhampton on debut; drop in trip may help with keenness, could improve and run well Should build on Wolverhampton effort with this drop in trip likely to suit.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/4 +64%) Cape Sovereign	1.25 5/4(+64%)	(4) Cape Sovereign 5/4, Three good runs in maidens and a novice before below par 11/10 favourite last time; has had a wind operation since that run; this first race on AW, but could figure AW debutant who has a major chance on his turf form.
3	8 3rd (8) (6/1 -50%) Honest Courtesan	6 6/1(-50%)	(8) Honest Courtesan 6/1, Kodiac filly; dam very smart at 6f at 2yo; cheekpieces on debut a slight concern, but could be very speedy; interesting Kodiac filly who wears cheekpieces on debut; market helpful.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 -8%) Gorgeous Mr George	7 7/1(-8%)	(5) Gorgeous Mr George 7/1, Two creditable efforts to date and looked to have benefited for debut experience second beaten 5 1/2l in a maiden at Southwell latest; may improve again and contend Fared better dropped to 5f at Southwell; in the mix.
5th	3 5th (3) (100/1 -25%) Sir Kenny	100 100/1(-25%)	(3) Sir Kenny 100/1, Slowlly away and raced freely well beaten in a maiden over 6f here latest; second run after wind op; drop back in trip may help settle, but hard to recommend Plenty to find dropped further in trip.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 -75%) A Day In Bloom	28 28/1(-75%)	(7) A Day In Bloom 28/1, Ulysses filly; half-sister to Rushcutters Bay, fair at 5f as 2yo; dam moderate at 7f; may need this experience and sire suggests will want further in time Ulysses half-sister to three winners; check the betting.

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WALNUT outran big odds when filling third place on his racecourse bow over 6f at Wolverhampton last month. With the benefit of that experience, the three-year-old could be hard to beat here. Cape Sovereign showed ability as a juvenile and has to be noted having had gelding and wind operations since his latest appearance in September. Any market support for Honest Courtesan on her debut would be interesting.

With the drop to 5f looking a plus, WALNUT should build on his Wolverhampton promise. Cape Sovereign is second choice.

19:00 Chelmsford City (Class 6) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +82%) Buraback	2.5 5/2(+82%)	(4) Buraback 5/2, Game when scored by 1 1/2l off 56 at Wolverhampton in January and has backed that up plenty of times since; can be forgiven poor run last time, trapped wide from high draw; threat Good run of form came to an end last time but he wasn't well drawn; bounce back quickly.
2	6 2nd (6) (13/8 +59%) Rebel Star	1.625 13/8(+59%)	(6) Rebel Star 13/8, Gets 12lb from Midnightattheoasis here having been beaten a short-head getting 2lb last time they met a week ago; logically should turn the tables, but rival is in stunning form Improving sprinter; collared late by Midnightattheoasis last week; capable of better yet.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +42%) Southbank	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(5) Southbank 7/2, Very consistent and has essentially run to form each of last six starts including win here (6f) by 2 3/4l off 53 in December; contender, but might just find one or two better handicapped again Impressed over 6f here in December and solid in defeat since; drop in trip a query.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 +45%) Wedgewood	12 12/1(+45%)	(1) Wedgewood 12/1, Probably best ever effort when winning a Wolverhampton handicap (5f) narrowly off a 61 penultimate start; below par made too much use of last time; not without a chance Four AW wins elsewhere; near miss off this mark last month; below par last time.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/1 -71%) Sir Rodneyredblood	6 6/1(-71%)	(3) Sir Rodneyredblood 6/1, Game when landed handicap by a neck off 57 here last time; fought back when headed that day and suggestion there is a bit more available, but not the most lenient mark Prolific AW winner, including C&D five weeks ago; 3lb higher mark not insurmountable.

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Now that SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD has regained the winning thread after a determined performance over C&D last time, the eight-year-old may have plenty more to come and he can follow up off 3lb higher with Billy Loughnane taking over in the saddle. Narrowly denied at Lingfield on her most recent start, Rebel Star remains unexposed after just six starts, while Southbank has been consistent of late without getting his head in front.

Rebel Star is weighted to reverse last week's Lingfield placing with MIDNIGHTATTHEOASIS but it may not be that straightforward.

19:30 Chelmsford City (Class 2) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/4 +33%) Detain	1.25 5/4(+33%)	(1) Detain 5/4, Impressive first two starts, but ground (soft) and distance (1m) may have undermined chances when beaten 8l in Futurity Trophy (Group 1) at Doncaster last time; this is theoretically drop in class and probably the one to beat 2-2 (AW) before down the field in Doncaster Group 1; retains considerable potential.
2	3 2nd (3) (5/1 +0%) Luther	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Luther 5/1, Ground probably too testing beaten 9l in Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket last time; won the Ascendant Stakes (Listed) by and easy 2l prior to that; that is good enough to make him worthy of respect Listed winner at Haydock in September; one of the leading form contenders on AW debut.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 +33%) Port Light	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(4) Port Light 10/3, Well backed when won a novice here by 5l last time; that probably wasn't a great race, but had come 8l clear with the winner the time before and for now deserves credit; big chance 2-3; this is much tougher but he's a likeable prospect who could hold his own.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 +31%) Hott Shott	11 11/1(+31%)	(2) Hott Shott 11/1, Yard won this last year; ran to form second beaten 4l in a 3yo race at Kempton latest; steadily progressive, but this is a tough test against Group-class rivals Runner-up to Godolphin favourite on reappearance; improvement necessary but possible.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 -120%) Wolf Of Badenoch	22 22/1(-120%)	(6) Wolf Of Badenoch 22/1, Second in the Vintage (Group 2) at Goodwood, but below that since latest run beaten 9 1/4l in Autumn Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket (good to soft) last time; this sounder surface may bring a return to best, but risky Disappointing in the autumn but looked promising previously when Group 2 runner-up.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 -14%) Quai De Bethune	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Quai De Bethune 16/1, Looked beaten on merit when fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a 3yo race at Kempton latest with Hott Shott a couple of places in front; arguably still unexposed, but clearly something to find Won at Kempton on second start but held there since; has work to do.
7th	7 7th (7) (8/1 -45%) Yaroogh	8 8/1(-45%)	(7) Yaroogh 8/1, Raced too freely second beaten a nose in Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3) over 7f at Newbury latest backing up a good nursery win at the St Leger meeting; open to improvement and can threaten Four wins (including Listed) during progressive 2yo campaign; could be a player.

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A Listed winner last season, Derby entry LUTHER disappointed when last seen in the Royal Lodge but remains a colt of considerable potential at three, being by Frankel out of a mare that won the Musidora. Impressive in two starts at Kempton before a steep rise in grade caught him out in the Futurity, Detain must be a leading contender, as well as Yaroogh, who should be primed for this after a spin at Al Uqda in February.

The well-bred DETAIN could be set for a fine season and he impressed on the Kempton Polytrack last October. Luther is a danger.

20:00 Chelmsford City (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (18/1 +18%) Lilkian	18 18/1(+18%)	(8) Lilkian 18/1, Back to form last time beaten 4l off a career-low 47 over 6f at Lingfield; up in trip; mark is fair, but last win was in October 2023 Losing run stands at 24 and looks vulnerable from out of the handicap.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 -64%) G'daay	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(1) G'daay 9/2, in solid form and probably ran about to current level when beaten 3 1/4l off 70 at Wolverhampton last time; needs to do better than that to score off same mark today On a good mark and last two runs haven't been too shabby; capable with J Doyle booked.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +31%) Kracking	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(5) Kracking 9/2, Having issues at present, pulled so hard was virtually unrideable here penultimate start and very keen last time too; chance on best form, but major temperament worries Not at best in 2025 but slipped to a dangerous mark; did too much too soon here last week.
4	4 4th (4) (11/4 +21%) Nammos	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(4) Nammos 11/4, In very good form and well backed beaten 3/4l off 67 here last time; goes well here; returning from a short-break, but looks the the pick on balance of form String of good runs to end 2024; still feasibly treated; big player back down in class.
5th	7 5th (7) (5/1 -43%) Twitch	5 5/1(-43%)	(7) Twitch 5/1, Back to form last time, having been keen when below par penultimate start, beaten 4l off 59 at Lingfield; twice a C&D winner in September and obvious threat Two C&D wins last September; promising return last month but this a rise in class.
6th	3 6th (3) (25/1 -39%) Master Dandy	25 25/1(-39%)	(3) Master Dandy 25/1, Below par beaten 5l in a handicap over 6f at Southwell last time and form has tailed off since apprentice handicap win by a length off 67 in September; blinkers first time; not proven trip; off a short-break On a winning mark but not fired in two runs for new yard; back up in trip; new headgear.
7th	6 7th (6) (18/1 -125%) Roach Power	18 18/1(-125%)	(6) Roach Power 18/1, Has looked regressive on AW this winter and seemed to be on stiff mark beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap over 6f at Kempton last time; blinkers first time; usually held up; plenty to prove Thrown in on best form; the combination of S Levey/first-time blinkers could spark revival.
8th	2 8th (2) (6/1 +33%) Super Hit	6 6/1(+33%)	(2) Super Hit 6/1, Form has fallen away since 2l win here off 66 in October and beaten 8l in a handicap at Southwell last time; cheekpieces first time need to galvanise C&D win off 3lb lower last October; yet to fire for new stable; change of headgear today.

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KRACKING may have gone for home too soon when weakening into fourth inside the final furlong over C&D last week. Jockey Warren Fentiman should have learnt plenty from that ride and compensation could be on the cards. Twitch arrives on the back of a creditable third at Lingfield and a similar performance should see him in the mix. Craig Benton's gelding is feared most, ahead of the returning Nammos.

Keep a close eye on the betting where Roach Power is concerned but NAMMOS has ideal conditions and can make a winning return.

20:30 Chelmsford City (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/2 +29%) Adelaide Bay	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(7) Adelaide Bay 5/2, Well backed beaten 3 1/4l off 50 here last time on handicap debut having been down the field in three maidens; not proven trip; jockey booking positive at least Beaten fav over C&D on nursery debut but met trouble in running; gelded since; considered.
2	5 2nd (5) (17/2 -143%) Hype Merchant	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(5) Hype Merchant 17/2, In good form since break and game beaten 2l off 52 over 6f at Southwell last time; blinkers first time; up in trip; looks the most likely in poor handicap Second over C&D in February; less good over 6f last time and now tried in blinkers.
3	4 3rd (4) (85/40 +53%) I Follow Rivers	2.125 85/40(+53%)	(4) I Follow Rivers 85/40, Down the field in two maidens and a novice, lastly beaten 9 1/2l over 6f here; up in trip on handicap debut, but off quite a break; arguably unexposed Poor form at two but up in trip for handicap debut and his brother is a useful C&D winner.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 +0%) Aim For The Bull	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Aim For The Bull 10/1, Impeded a bit late, but well beaten at the time when 8 1/4l 7th in a nursery at Wolverhampton last time back in November; has given the impression needs 1m+ Promising 6f run here on handicap debut; gelded since a low-key stable debut in November.
5th	8 5th (8) (20/1 -25%) Due Respect	20 20/1(-25%)	(8) Due Respect 20/1, Beaten 10l in a handicap over 6f at Wolverhampton last time; generally out of form; cheekpieces first time; up in trip; contender in poor race Unplaced all seven starts; down in weights but comes with risks attached; new cheekpieces.
6th	2 6th (2) (5/1 +9%) All Cost	5 5/1(+9%)	(2) All Cost 5/1, Bit below par beaten 4l in a handicap over 9f at Wolverhampton last time; in good form prior; down in trip, which could suit and not out of it Narrowly failed to land a gamble on handicap debut; less good since but now down in trip.
7th	9 7th (9) (22/1 -159%) No Gain	22 22/1(-159%)	(9) No Gain 22/1, Raced freely beaten 3/4l off 45 over 9f at Wolverhampton last time showing first piece of worthwhile form; first time on Polytrack; not proven trip, but possible contender First promising signs at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in February; unexposed; yard run two here.
8th	1 8th (1) (16/1 -88%) Rogue Destiny	16 16/1(-88%)	(1) Rogue Destiny 16/1, Raced freely down the field in a novice at Wolverhampton most recent; trainer in form; tongue-tie first time; first time on Polytrack; in the mix given quality of race Didn't beat many home in three novice runs in late 2024; tongue tie on for h'cap debut.
9th	10 9th (10) (80/1 -100%) Runnindown A Dream	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) Runnindown A Dream 80/1, Well beaten all starts including in a maiden over 6f here latest; everything to prove on handicap debut Failed to beat a rival in three sprint runs this winter; up in trip for handicap debut.
10th	6 10th (6) (28/1 +15%) College Witch	28 28/1(+15%)	(6) College Witch 28/1, Wide trip beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap over 6f at Wolverhampton last time; better effort on handicap debut when only a short-head behind Hype Merchant in midfield; probably gets 7f; chance at a price Promise on penultimate start and had a poor draw last time; return to 7f no problem.

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A drop in distance didn't work out as hoped for HYPE MERCHANT when coming home in fifth over 6f at Southwell 34 days ago. However, the combination of tonight's 7f trip and the application of first-time blinkers could prove just the tonic. David Loughnane's charge is taken to open his account at the main expense of Adelaide Bay, who is open to improvement on the back of a gelding procedure. No Gain and I Follow Rivers are also noted.

This looks a minefield but ADELAIDE BAY would have finished closer here with a clear run when last seen and could yet rate higher.

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