1 Friday 5th April 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 34 Races on Friday 5th April 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Musselburgh, 6 races at Wexford, 7 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (10/3 +0%) Goguenard	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(7) Goguenard 10/3, Maiden Irish pointer who has upped his game since switched to handicaps over hurdles, battling well to make it back-to-back wins at Catterick (19.3f, soft) in February and went in again at Stratford last month. Up 6 lb but he's clearly fit and in form. 3-4 in handicaps this year and likely to give this a good shot from the front.
5 (5) (10/3 -21%) Pipers Cross	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(5) Pipers Cross 10/3, Runner-up first 3 starts for current trainer before staying on well to open her hurdles account in handicap at Huntingdon (25f, heavy) last month. Just a fair third under a penalty but that was a falsely-run race. Bold bid is firmly on the cards. In good form for new yard this the autumn, notably when 12l winner at Huntingdon in March.
3 (3) (4/1 +0%) Colonel Whizz	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Colonel Whizz 4/1, Placed twice in maiden hurdles at up to 2½m before Christmas and shaped better than result when failing to stay 3m on Wetherby handicap debut in January. Better effort when third fitted with a tongue tie at Huntingdon and this trip looks about ideal. Kept on for third over 2m3f last month, his second handicap; back up in trip today; player.
8 (8) (5/1 -11%) Military Tycoon	5 5/1(-11%)	(8) Military Tycoon 5/1, Fairly useful Flat winner for Hugo Palmer who bagged handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, heavy) in October. Low-key start over hurdles but there's clearly scope to do a lot better now handicapping. Flat winner; shaped with promise in recent maiden hurdle; handicap hurdle debut today.
2 (2) (17/2 -6%) Judge Earle	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(2) Judge Earle 17/2, Back in the groove when landing handicap chases at Uttoxeter and Worcester (both over 2½m) in July. Ended 2023 in pretty tame fashion and lower hurdles mark is justified. Market may prove to be informative on reappearance. Fairly useful chaser; on tempting hurdle mark but not seen since poor run in October.
4 (4) (9/1 -13%) Caughtinaspell	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Caughtinaspell 9/1, Little to get excited about in 5 outings for Michael G. Kennedy when trained in Ireland. Allotted a modest mark starting out for yard with good record with new recruits. Showed minor promise in Irish maidens in late 2023; makes stable/handicap debut here.
1 (1) (14/1 -17%) Breizh Alko	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Breizh Alko 14/1, Veteran who had cheekpieces refitted when posting a creditable third of 4 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (27f) in February. Added to record of non-completions over fences at Chepstow and likely to be seen in a better light returned to timber. Teenager; ran very poorly in a chase last month; not the percentage call here.
6 (6) (33/1 +0%) Escobedo	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Escobedo 33/1, Belatedly off the mark over hurdles on final start for Milton Harris at Sedgefield in October (sold for 3,500 gns). Merely ticked over on the level and never involved back hurdling at Taunton. Up in trip. Well beaten on soft ground at Taunton recently and conditions a big worry again here.

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13:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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Goguenard improved for the step up in distance when landing a third victory of the season at Stratford last month. The eight-year-old should have more to come over this distance and he isn't taken lightly racing off a 6lb higher rating. However, COLONEL WHIZZ makes slightly more appeal having stayed on well to finish third over an inadequate extended 2m3f at Huntingdon in March and Olly Murphy's charge should appreciate this greater emphasis on stamina. Breizh Alko also has claims off a career-low mark.

The market will be informative with several of these hard to weigh up but before those clues, PIPERS CROSS rates the percentage call following a string of good efforts. This sort of trip could be ideal for Colonel Whizz, while Military Tycoon surely has a bigger performance in him given his Flat ability.

Handicap debutant MILITARY TYCOON ran well for a long way in a maiden last month and, if judged on Flat form, could be well treated.

14:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (5/2 +29%) Louisiana Bay	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(7) Louisiana Bay 5/2, Off the mark at Southwell ridden by Oisin Murphy last month and ran at least as well when second of 11 in handicap (9/4) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 17 days ago. Major player in her current form. Southwell scorer before an excellent Wolver second when not enjoying clear run; player.
8 (8) (5/1 +9%) Largo Bay	5 5/1(+9%)	(8) Largo Bay 5/1, Four-time course winner, recording back-to-back victories here to start off the year. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 11/8) 44 days ago and he could be thereabouts once more at this track. Kickstarted 2024 with back-to-back victories here and good Kempton 3rd since; in the mix.
11 (11) (6/1 +57%) Chinthurst	6 6/1(+57%)	(11) Chinthurst 6/1, Placed on his final 3 starts last year, second of 8 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, heavy, 7/4) in October. Remains unexposed at this trip as he makes his all-weather debut on his reappearance. Still a maiden but ended 2023 in good order; enters calculations on his AW debut.
1 (1) (15/2 +46%) Night Bear	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(1) Night Bear 15/2, Failed to build on promise of previous run when third of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 7/1) 13 days ago. On a dangerous mark but more needed to take advantage. On a long losing run but he arrives in decent nick; one for the shortlist.
12 (12) (15/2 +6%) Velvet Vulcan	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(12) Velvet Vulcan 15/2, Made his first start here a winning one when scoring in C&D minor event in February. Not in the same form when seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 2/1) 4 days later, but he could bounce back returned to this venue. Opened his account over C&D and not discredited when 7th at Southwell since; shortlisted.
9 (9) (9/1 -13%) Fullforward	9 9/1(-13%)	(9) Fullforward 9/1, Soon back on track when second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 9/1) 44 days ago. Made the frame on all 6 starts at this course last year and he can give another good account. Consistent sort and a good Kempton second last time out; can make his presence felt.
10 (10) (12/1 -9%) Hurtle	12 12/1(-9%)	(10) Hurtle 12/1, Having had another wind op, ran respectably when sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 7/2) 13 days ago. Placed on his only previous outing at this C&D last year, so he could fare better with the blinkers reapplied. Not disgraced on back of a wind op when sixth at Newcastle 13 days ago; considered.
5 (5) (22/1 -57%) Curtiz	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Curtiz 22/1, Course winner. Ended losing run at Chelmsford City (10f) in January and quickly left behind a lesser effort when fifth of 10 in handicap at the same C&D (8/1) 36 days ago. Remains on a workable mark based on old form. Won at Chelmsford in January and solid fifth there latest; this course scorer can go well.
14 (14) (25/1 -56%) Qeyaady	25 25/1(-56%)	(14) Qeyaady 25/1, Ran well when third at this C&D in December and shaped as if still in good form next 2 starts. However, he was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft, 12/1) on his latest outing 67 days ago. In good form on AW before pulled up over hurdles at Plumpton; can bounce back.
13 (13) (28/1 -100%) Gilbert	28 28/1(-100%)	(13) Gilbert 28/1, Course winner who returned to form when second of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 25/1) in November. Remains lightly raced on all-weather, so he could still have more to offer on his return. Course winner who got back on track when runner-up at Kempton in November; in the picture.
4 (4) (28/1 -367%) Capricorn Prince	28 28/1(-367%)	(4) Capricorn Prince 28/1, Three-time C&D winner. However, after 6 months off he ran below form when seventh of 9 in handicap (50/1) at Kempton (12f) 37 days ago, carrying head awkwardly. Others more persuasive. A three-time C&D winner but he's not the most reliable; others appeal more.
2 (2) (40/1 -264%) Beat The Heat	40 40/1(-264%)	(2) Beat The Heat 40/1, Six wins from 23 Flat runs, successful at Bath last summer. Fair handicap hurdler, but pulled up at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft, 15/2) when last seen in November. Capable of getting involved if ready to go on return. Scored at Bath last summer but off since pulled up over hurdles at Plumpton in November.
3 (3) (40/1 -150%) Bakersboy	40 40/1(-150%)	(3) Bakersboy 40/1, Only win came at this course back in 2022. Ran well when second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 5/2) on final start that year, but he's been off the track for 16 months since. Course winner early in 2022 but been absent for 16 months; needs to hit the ground running.
6 (6) (40/1 -150%) Dee's Dream	40 40/1(-150%)	(6) Dee's Dream 40/1, Opened account on third start for current yard at Brighton in September. However, she made her effort earlier than ideal when seventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 6/1) 11 days later. More needed after 6 months off. Won at Brighton and a solid Kempton seventh later in September; merits consideration.
15 (15) (40/1 -60%) Irezumi	40 40/1(-60%)	(15) Irezumi 40/1, Remains a maiden after 11 starts. In first-time visor, seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 9/1) in October, merely plugging on. Others preferred. Is 0-11 but he recorded a fair C&D seventh in October; possibilities after a layoff.
16 (16) (150/1 -200%) On The Nose	150 150/1(-200%)	(16) On The Nose 150/1, Lost her way on the Flat in 2023 when trained by Mark Hoad. Has fared little better over hurdles for her current yard this year, tenth of 15 in novice at Kempton (16f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Best watched. A winner in 2022 but her more recent form for current yard is far less encouraging.

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14:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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Stablemates FULLFORWARD (second) and Largo Bay (third) finished full of running when they clashed over this trip at Kempton in February and, while the former is 3lb better off at the weights, the latter can still uphold the form given that was a much more encouraging effort. The selection, who endured a luckless run when the pair previously met over 1m5f here on his penultimate start, handles this course well and can again fend off his old adversary with William Carson retaining the ride. Gilbert and Night Bear complete the shortlist.

Preference is for LOUISIANA BAY, who was denied a clear run when edged out at Wolverhampton last time and she can resume winning ways with Oisin Murphy back in the saddle. Largo Bay won at this course on his first 2 starts of the year is next on the list, with Hurtle and Fullforward also in the mix.

The vote goes to Jack Jones's likeable mare LOUISIANA BAY who can quickly resume winning ways on the back of her Wolverhampton second.

14:10 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (5/4 -37%) Dicey Rielly	1.25 5/4(-37%)	(1) Dicey Rielly 5/4, Thrived in 2023, making it 4 wins (3 chase, 1 hurdle) when seeing off 6 rivals over fences at Worcester in July. Found run of good form coming to a halt soon after and off since, but has been found a good opportunity on return. Has fitness to prove today but won four times last spring/summer.
3 (3) (2/1 +40%) River Tyne	2 2/1(+40%)	(3) River Tyne 2/1, Winner of sole start between the flags and though yet to strike under Rules (0-18 overall), she finished runner-up for the seventh time in 11 starts over fences at Huntingdon on Monday. 0-11 over fences but ran pretty well when second on last couple of outings.
2 (2) (11/4 -22%) Hamartia	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(2) Hamartia 11/4, Placed twice in maiden hurdles in Ireland for Colm Murphy and respectable start over fences for current yard. Began chasing career with two respectable runs in small fields; improvement possible.

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14:10 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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Representing the Nick Gifford yard, RIVER TYNE has found only one rival too strong on her last two appearances and a reproduction of her recent runner-up effort at Huntingdon could prove sufficient. The biggest threat may emerge from the returning Dicey Rielly, who could have more to offer over fences this season, although the seven-year-old does need to prove her effectiveness under these testing ground conditions. Hamartia appears in the grip of the handicapper at present and improvement will be required.

DICEY RIELLY was prolific last year so she's taken to defy an 8-month absence up against 2 rivals who have yet to win a race from 27 attempts between them.

This is a quick reappearance after her Huntingdon second on Monday but RIVER TYNE is evidently in good nick.

14:30 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (11/8 +21%) Viennoise	1.375 11/8(+21%)	(10) Viennoise 11/8, Promising type. Better effort when second of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 5/1) 17 days ago, no match for winner. Should progress and leading claims. Eyecatching second at Wolverhampton on return and she's open to more progress; interesting.
2 (2) (15/8 +16%) Faster Bee	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(2) Faster Bee 15/8, Fair colt. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. 8/1, creditable fourth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (8f) 23 days ago, running on. Place claims. 0-8 but was a close fourth at Kempton (1m) on his return and he's in the mix back in trip.
6 (6) (9/4 -20%) Get Jiggy With It	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(6) Get Jiggy With It 9/4, Lightly-raced filly. Seventh of 11 in minor event (11/2) at Goodwood (7f, soft). Off 6 months. Makes polytrack debut. Chance on pick of form. Sets good standard on best 2yo form and has several AW winners in pedigree; key player.
8 (8) (33/1 -106%) Questionable	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Questionable 33/1, Time Test filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Wigan Warrior and 9.5f-1½m winner Monsaraz. Dam maiden half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Camargo. Half-sister to two fairly useful winners; market should guide on debut.
5 (5) (40/1 -150%) Sorontar	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Sorontar 40/1, Twice-raced colt. Sixth of 12 in maiden at this course (8f, AW, 33/1) 29 days ago. May well do better. Has ability and this drop back in trip could help but he has plenty to find on the figures.
7 (7) (80/1 -220%) Mleiha	80 80/1(-220%)	(7) Mleiha 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 40/1, ninth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 17 days ago. Down the field in her two runs this year and is best watched; stablemate of Viennoise.
3 (3) (100/1 -100%) Rattler	100 100/1(-100%)	(3) Rattler 100/1, 55,000 gns yearling, Advertise colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including very smart 5f/6f winner Maarek and useful 6f-1m winner Mississippi. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). 50/1, tenth of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 17 days ago. 50-1 for his Wolverhampton debut last month and he finished tailed off.
4 (4) (100/1 -100%) Dashing Donkey	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Dashing Donkey 100/1, Twice-raced colt. 125/1, well-held third of 7 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 16 days ago. Well held in two 7f runs last month, with RPRs in the 40s on both occasions.
9 (9) (150/1 -355%) Unforgettable Fire	150 150/1(-355%)	(9) Unforgettable Fire 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Hooded for 1st time, last of 5 in minor event at Southwell (5f, 25/1) 31 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Tailed-off last of five in her two runs since November and can only be watched.
1 (1) (150/1 -200%) Azure Stage	150 150/1(-200%)	(1) Azure Stage 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. 150/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Big prices and finished in rear in two 7f events last September; best watched on return.

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14:30 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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Last seen in a decent series final at Goodwood, this represents a significant droop in class for GET JIGGY WITH IT, whose 2023 turf form stands up to scrutiny in the context of this race. As half-sister to a couple of all-weather winners, the selection, whose dam also won on Polytrack, should have no problem with the switch to synthetics and could be hard to beat if she runs anywhere near here official rating of 82. Viennoise and Faster Bee rate the pick of the rest.

VIENNOISE has shaped well both starts and looks the way to go, with more improvement on the cards. Get Jiggy With It.has claims on the pick of her form, while Faster Be has place claims.

Get Jiggy With It sets the standard and is respected on her return but preference is for recent Wolverhampton runner-up VIENNOISE.

14:40 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (4/9 -10%) Yalla Habibi	0.444444 4/9(-10%)	(4) Yalla Habibi 4/9, Ran to a fairly useful level in bumpers and bright start over hurdles, badly hampered and unlucky not to win when third at Hereford last month. Very much the one to beat. Close third in Hereford maiden last month and looks the one to beat here.
1 (1) (3/1 +0%) Light Em Up Nigel	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Light Em Up Nigel 3/1, Runner-up 5 times on the spin over hurdles and did too much too soon after 10 months off at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. Cheekpieces shelved back in maiden company. Off since poor run on Boxing Day 2022 but was second of five of first six hurdling starts.
5 (5) (9/1 -13%) Dance In The Park	9 9/1(-13%)	(5) Dance In The Park 9/1, Posted good second (with hood on) in a course bumper on NH debut in September. Unable to build on that since and looks a low-grade handicap project. Placed over C&D on recent hurdling debut but the form is of questionable value.
2 (2) (20/1 -25%) Motazzen	20 20/1(-25%)	(2) Motazzen 20/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2½m) who won at Nottingham (14f) in September prior to a rare below-par display in Cesarewitch at Newmarket final start in 2023. Shaped as though in need of the run on last month's hurdles/stable debut and this will reveal more. Fairly useful on the Flat; tailed off on recent stable/hurdle debut.
6 (6) (33/1 +34%) Tellinatale	33 33/1(+34%)	(6) Tellinatale 33/1, First foal, dam (c72/h91) 21f/2¾m hurdle winner (stayed 25f). First foal from a low-grade 2m4f/2m5f hurdle winner; probably best watched on debut.
3 (3) (80/1 -21%) Phil The Sock	80 80/1(-21%)	(3) Phil The Sock 80/1, Well held in bumpers and little solid form over obstacles. Pulled up in a recent point and makes very limited appeal on this rules return.
7 (7) (125/1 -25%) Westmill	125 125/1(-25%)	(7) Westmill 125/1, No impact first 2 starts 10 months apart. Tailed off when 200-1 for last month's hurdling debut at Plumpton (2m4f).

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14:40 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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On his final start for Anthony Charlton, YALLA HABIBI lost little in defeat when finishing a close-up third in a competitive maiden hurdle at Hereford last month. The five-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to open his account and he's taken to make the perfect stable bow for Harriet Dickin. Although Light Em Up Nigel has a 466-day absence to overcome, the Leading Light gelding shouldn't be far away if performing to his best, while Motazzen may post an improved bid now eased in distance.

YALLA HABIBI is going the right way over hurdles and this looks a cracking chance to gain compensation for an unlucky defeat at Hereford. Light Em Up Nigel is the obvious threat.

The most obvious answer is YALLA HIBIBI, who looked very unlucky not to win a stronger maiden hurdle than this at Hereford last month.

15:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (13/8 -17%) Pedro Valentino	1.625 13/8(-17%)	(2) Pedro Valentino 13/8, Promising individual. One win from 2 runs last year. 5/6, won 6-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 136 days. Makes handicap debut off an attractive mark. Odds-on win on AW in November and he's open to more progress up in trip on handicap debut.
3 (3) (9/4 +18%) Purefoy	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(3) Purefoy 9/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 11 in minor event (5/1) at this course (8f, AW). Off 162 days. Makes handicap debut. Not discounted. Front-running second here (1m) in October and he's in the mix back at 7f on handicap debut.
1 (1) (10/3 +17%) Gone Rogue	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(1) Gone Rogue 10/3, Two wins from 4 runs last year. Fourteenth of 16 in minor event (20/1) at York (7f, heavy). Off 175 days. Not discounted and may be capable of better. Record of 2-4 last season and he looks interesting back in a handicap on his return.
5 (5) (5/1 +0%) Twirler	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Twirler 5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 4/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 7 days ago. Enters calculations. Two AW wins this year and she had an excuse in hat-trick bid over C&D last week; dangerous.
7 (7) (50/1 -213%) Doddie's Impact	50 50/1(-213%)	(7) Doddie's Impact 50/1, Lightly-raced winner. Fifth of 6 in nursery at Doncaster (8f, good, 10/1). Off 6 months. Makes polytrack debut. First run for yard after leaving Clive Cox. Others have achieved more. Brocklesby winner but well held in final four 2yo runs and now returns for new yard.
8 (8) (66/1 -100%) Hello Cotai	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Hello Cotai 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in nursery at Pontefract (6f, good to soft, 25/1). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Ed Walker. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Something to find on form. Needs a transformation upped in trip on his stable debut.
4 (4) (100/1 -300%) Sarakana	100 100/1(-300%)	(4) Sarakana 100/1, Lightly-raced winner. Seventh of 8 in nursery (33/1) at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 7 months. Makes polytrack debut. Others more persuasive. 40-1 win on debut last May but she struggled after that; lots to prove on return.

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15:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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PUREFOY showed a liking for this surface when a close second over a mile here on his latest outing in October and, likely to be stronger and wiser now, the son of Ulysses can give in-form trainer Andrew Balding's early season statistics another positive boost by making a winning handicap debut now he drops back a furlong. Twirler and Gone Rogue both know how to win a race and have to be feared, but Wolverhampton maiden winner Pedro Valentino may pose a bigger threat on his first run since being gelded.

PEDRO VALENTINO is alightly-raced winner and hard to oppose with improvement on the cards now setting off in handicaps. Twirler is preferred to Purefoy for the forecast spot.

Preference is for PEDRO VALENTINO, who landed the odds at Wolverhampton in November and is open to more progress on his handicap debut.

15:10 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (11/10 -10%) Joe Cotton	1.1 11/10(-10%)	(2) Joe Cotton 11/10, Point winner who left hurdle efforts behind when making a winning chase debut in 19f Exeter handicap 11 days ago. Came 22 lengths clear and a 7 lb penalty is unlikely to stop him if in the same form. Stayed on to win by 22l on recent chasing debut at Exeter; 3lb well in under penalty here.
1 (1) (11/2 -22%) The Scorpion King	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(1) The Scorpion King 11/2, Off the mark in a C&D handicap last month, though success looked unlikely for a long way, going in snatches and labouring before rallying to lead close home. Not an obvious one to follow up. Raced lazily before producing strong finishing burst to score over C&D last month.
3 (3) (6/1 +25%) Walk In The Wild	6 6/1(+25%)	(3) Walk In The Wild 6/1, Made the perfect start sent chasing last season, winning his first two starts. Not been in same form this term but he has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and took a step back in the right direction when third at Doncaster (19f, soft) last time. Not beaten far in a small field last month but has a regressive profile; others preferred.
5 (5) (9/1 -20%) Valirann Gold	9 9/1(-20%)	(5) Valirann Gold 9/1, C&D winner in February but hasn't reproduced that since, beaten 16 lengths when second of 4 here last week. C&D winner in February; rather laboured when modest second here last week.
6 (6) (10/1 +50%) Hi Riko	10 10/1(+50%)	(6) Hi Riko 10/1, Runner-up twice in handicap hurdles in November. matched that form when fourth at Lingfield in February but not in the same form at Hereford since. Pulled up in his previous chase. Pulled up on chasing debut in January and reverts to fences after a below-par hurdle run.
7 (7) (12/1 -33%) Concrete King	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Concrete King 12/1, Four-time winner between the flags but he's 0-19 under Rules and 10 lengths behind the reopposing The Scorpion King when third over C&D 18 days ago. 0-11 over but ran big race when third behind The Scorpion King over C&D last month.
4 (4) (20/1 -100%) Touch Tight	20 20/1(-100%)	(4) Touch Tight 20/1, Added to points tally last year and placed in a pair of 3m handicap chases at Southwell last summer. Arrives fit from some runner-up efforts in points and capable of playing a prominent role. Second in three points this year; on workable mark but may prefer better ground.
8 (8) (28/1 -75%) Elzaaro	28 28/1(-75%)	(8) Elzaaro 28/1, Little to shout about in a bumper/4 starts over hurdles so far. Remains to be seen whether he fares any better over fences. Unexposed 6yo; made reasonably encouraging handicap hurdle debut; chase debut today.

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15:10 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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THE SCORPION KING was successful by four lengths in this grade over track and trip last month and he has a 5lb higher rating to contend with today. Oliver Signy's six-year-old makes only his fourth chase start, so he could still have more to offer and he looks the one to beat. Joe Cotton bolted up in heavy conditions at Exeter on his latest outing and he is likely to be thereabouts again, despite having to carry a 7lb penalty, while Valirann Gold can fight it out for the minor honours after his second here last time.

A race which revolves around JOE COTTON who will be very hard to beat if in anything like the same form as when scoring easily on last week's Exeter chase debut. The veteran Touch Tight, who was placed in handicaps last summer, arrives fit from points and might be the one to follow him home.

Ready preference is for JOE COTTON, who justified good market support with a wide-margin win on his recent chasing debut.

15:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (6/4 +33%) Falmouth Boy	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(6) Falmouth Boy 6/4, Has made more impact since handicapping, fourth of 9 at this C&D (AW, 11/2) 2 weeks ago. Could be ready to open his account. A maiden after six runs but has made the frame in two handicaps here this year; a possible.
2 (2) (7/2 +42%) Monkey Miss	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) Monkey Miss 7/2, In first-time cheekpieces, matched her previous level of form when sixth of 11 on all-weather/nursery debut at Kempton (6f, 10/1) in October. Has something to find on her return. Just a respectable sixth on nursery debut at Kempton in October and not seen again since.
7 (7) (13/2 -63%) Unavailable	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(7) Unavailable 13/2, Below-par effort when sixth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (AW) 2 weeks ago. However, she had been in good form previously and could bounce back with cheekpieces now applied. Below form over C&D last month but consistent in 5f handicaps beforehand; cheekpieces on.
3 (3) (13/2 +19%) Cogsworth	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(3) Cogsworth 13/2, Failed to come on for his recent run when seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 16/1) 10 days ago. Needs to get back on track returned to this longer trip with hood tried again. Placed in Windsor novice last summer but generally very disappointing in handicaps since.
4 (4) (9/1 +36%) Blue Eyed Kate	9 9/1(+36%)	(4) Blue Eyed Kate 9/1, Went the wrong way following her debut last year, tenth of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 22/1) on her final outing in December. Makes polytrack debut with tongue strap on for 1st time. Well down the field in all three nurseries last year; back from four-month break today.
9 (9) (18/1 -200%) Damia	18 18/1(-200%)	(9) Damia 18/1, After 12 weeks off, ran poorly when last of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 12/1) a month ago. Needs to leave her latest effort well behind with hood back on. Well beaten after racing too freely last month but big player if judged on nursery form.
1 (1) (20/1 -67%) Clear Aim	20 20/1(-67%)	(1) Clear Aim 20/1, Showed a bit more than previously when ninth of 15 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to soft, 200/1) in October, never nearer. Another step forward required as she makes her all-weather/handicap debut. Soundly beaten when 200-1 for three 6f maiden races on turf in September/October.
5 (5) (22/1 -175%) Moreginplease	22 22/1(-175%)	(5) Moreginplease 22/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Below form last 2 starts, eighth of 9 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D (AW) 2 weeks ago. However, she's not discounted having eased further in the weights with cheekpieces reapplied. Unable to land a telling blow on either appearance last month and is now 0-16.
11 (11) (28/1 -12%) Dream Of Keda	28 28/1(-12%)	(11) Dream Of Keda 28/1, Failed to improve upped in trip when seventh of 10 in minor event (200/1) at Lingfield (6f, firm) in July. Off 9 months ahead of her handicap bow. Well beaten in three turf novice races last May-July (5f-6f).
12 (12) (28/1 +58%) Another Jack	28 28/1(+58%)	(12) Another Jack 28/1, Has offered little in 4 starts so far, eleventh of 12 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 300/1) 23 days ago. Back down in trip as he goes handicapping. Struggled to get competitive when a big-priced outsider for four novice/maiden races.
10 (10) (100/1 -300%) Majolica	100 100/1(-300%)	(10) Majolica 100/1, Has finished down the field both starts this year since leaving Andrew Balding, eighth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 100/1) a month ago. Cheekpieces now reached for. Soundly beaten off today's basement mark in two Kempton handicaps for new stable this year.

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15:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

UNAVAILABLE brings the most consistent level of form to the table based on her placed efforts during the winter months. She wasn't at her best here last time, but the application of cheekpieces for the first time may see Chelsea Banham's filly bounce back. Falmouth Boy has shown promise on his most recent outings and is likely to enter calculations, while Monkey Miss is capable of better following her sole nursery effort at Kempton in October.

This can go the way of FALMOUTH BOY, who has made the frame here both starts this year and can build on those efforts to get off the mark. Unavailable had been running well prior to her latest outing and is worth another chance in first-time cheekpieces, while Moreginplease is another to consider from her easing mark.

If the refitted hood helps her to bounce back from last month's Kempton blowout, DAMIA might be the answer to a very tricky puzzle.

15:45 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (10/11 -14%) Johnny Jump Up	0.909091 10/11(-14%)	(1) Johnny Jump Up 10/11, Point recruit who made a taking winning start to his Rules career in a 2¼m novice hurdle here. Couldn't quite peg back the all-the-way winner under a penalty at Plumpton since but this looks a good opportunity for him to resume winning ways. Won in good style here on rules debut and was not discredited when second last time.
2 (2) (11/10 +0%) Livin On Luco	1.1 11/10(+0%)	(2) Livin On Luco 11/10, Runner-up in an Irish point and quick to show fairly useful form in this sphere, landing 10-runner novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy). Decent runner-up efforts under a penalty both starts since and can go well again. Change of headgear. Close second on both starts since Chepstow win in January; has big role to play here.
4 (4) (16/1 -14%) Record High	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Record High 16/1, Showed ability in a couple of Irish points and made a winning start under Rules in a Fontwell maiden bumper (2¼m, soft) in February 2022. Restricted to just 2 starts since but capable of better as a hurdler if getting a clear run at it. Course bumper winner in 2022 but soundly beaten over hurdles last month, after long layoff.
3 (3) (125/1 -25%) Dontaskchris	125 125/1(-25%)	(3) Dontaskchris 125/1, Well held in bumper/novice hurdle 11 months apart. About 34l behind Johnny Jump Up when 200-1 for last month's hurdling debut at Plumpton.

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15:45 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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JOHNNY JUMP UP filled the runner-up spot when carrying a penalty at Plumpton over an extended 2m4f last month and he has been given a rating of 127 after that display. That puts him 7lb in front of his nearest rival, Livin On Luco, and he is likely to prove very difficult to beat. As for the latter, he sports first-time blinkers after finishing second the last twice and they could eke out some improvement. Record High makes more appeal than Dontaskchris in the fight for third.

A potential match between penalised-winners JOHNNY JUMP UP and Livin On Luco. The former has arguably achieved more from his 2 starts so shades the vote.

Livin On Luco is respected but JOHNNY JUMP UP has shown a slightly higher level of form and probably has more potential.

16:05 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (5/2 +0%) Arthur's Realm	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(3) Arthur's Realm 5/2, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022, but he ran well after 5 months off when third of 18 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, heavy, 17/2) 13 days ago. Can make his presence felt from his current mark. Close third in Spring Mile at Doncaster and he has leading claims back on Polytrack.
7 (7) (10/3 +67%) Charencey	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(7) Charencey 10/3, Successful at Newcastle in November. In first-time tongue strap, not discredited when fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 40/1) 47 days ago. Needs to step forward on this year's form, but he is back down to his winning mark. Unexposed at 1m but he has a record of 1-9 and needs to raise his game after a short break.
1 (1) (5/1 +0%) Tadreeb	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Tadreeb 5/1, Course winner. After 14 months off, showed that he retains his ability when fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 50/1) 35 days ago. Merits consideration back down in grade. Eyecatching fifth over C&D on comeback and this is a big drop back in grade; interesting.
5 (5) (5/1 -11%) City Of York	5 5/1(-11%)	(5) City Of York 5/1, Completed hat-trick last season when winning at Newbury in September. Below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, heavy, 7/1) on final outing, but no surprise to see him resume his progress on his return. Three wins last season but he's been off for five months and needs more to defy this mark.
4 (4) (6/1 +0%) Shockwaves	6 6/1(+0%)	(4) Shockwaves 6/1, Scored in good style at this C&D last May but didn't go on from that effort, reported to have bled when last of 13 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 25/1) in August. Needs to get back on track after 7 months off. 4l win over C&D on seasonal return last year and has claims if he can recapture that form.
6 (6) (17/2 -89%) Hiromichi	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(6) Hiromichi 17/2, Three wins from 11 runs last year, including at this C&D. Did too much too soon when ninth of 17 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, heavy, 13/2) when last seen in November. Capable of playing a part if ready to go after 5 months off. Six-time winner but he's not easy to predict and doesn't have a great record when fresh.
2 (2) (33/1 -371%) Enthused	33 33/1(-371%)	(2) Enthused 33/1, Fairly useful on the Flat back in 2022. Enjoyed a productive season over hurdles for current yard, winning 5 times, but pulled up in Sharp Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in October. Interesting returned to this sphere. Five hurdle wins last year; now back on the Flat at 1m but he needs watching in market.
8 (8) (200/1 -700%) We'renotreallyhere	200 200/1(-700%)	(8) We'renotreallyhere 200/1, After 6 months off, again ran poorly on first start since leaving John Quinn when last of 9 in handicap (40/1) at this course (7f, AW) 2 weeks ago. Has enough to prove at present. Has lost his way and has lots to prove from out of the weights at this new trip.

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16:05 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

ARTHUR'S REALM went close to gaining his first victory in almost two years when third in the Spring Mile at Doncaster. Ed Dunlop's gelding was raised 2lb for that performance and remains on a mark that he can be more than competitive off. City Of York landed a hat-trick last season and a return to the all-weather may yield further improvement. Shockwaves won fresh over C&D in May and would be a threat to all if arriving in similar form.

CITY OF YORK ended last season with a below-par effort at Newmarket, but he had been progressive prior to that and he is taken to get back on the up on his reappearance. The 4-y-o can get the better of Arthur's Realm, who made an encouraging return when third at Doncaster, while Tadreeb could also go well back down in grade.

The vote goes to ARTHUR'S REALM (nap), who was a highly creditable third of 18 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his recent return.

16:20 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (11/10 +12%) Ruler Legend	1.1 11/10(+12%)	(3) Ruler Legend 11/10, Useful Irish Flat performer in 2022 and left previous hurdling efforts behind when making a winning handicap debut at Huntingdon last time. Still has loads of handicapping scope and is fancied to go in again. Won very comfortably on last month's handicap hurdle debut; 7lb rise could be lenient.
2 (2) (9/2 -80%) Our Pink Lady	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(2) Our Pink Lady 9/2, Lightly raced and firmly on the up now for in-form stable, scoring again in 4-runner event at Southwell last time. This is a bit more competitive but she merits plenty of respect. Came good with two pretty convincing 2m4f wins at Southwell last month; respected.
1 (1) (13/2 -30%) Double Click	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(1) Double Click 13/2, Bounced back with a career-best effort to land a 9-runner event at Chepstow last time. Not an easy ride and has a rather up-and-down profile but he's a player if on his game. Rewarded persistent ride at Chepstow last month but has become very inconsistent.
5 (5) (8/1 -33%) Bridge	8 8/1(-33%)	(5) Bridge 8/1, Off the mark with a wide-margin victory in a C&D maiden hurdle in December and solid efforts in handicaps both subsequent outings. Disappointing at Sandown last time but not one to be writing off. C&D maiden winner on Boxing Day and third in two subsequent handicaps; others appeal more.
6 (6) (11/1 +56%) Naturally High	11 11/1(+56%)	(6) Naturally High 11/1, Had to settle for a share of the spoils after proving wayward on run-in here (19.2f) on Boxing Day. Not in same form since, his debut for this stable (having left Gary Moore) particularly uninspiring. Easily passed over. Dead-heated here on Boxing Day but was safely held on recent stable debut.
7 (7) (14/1 +0%) Privatory	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Privatory 14/1, Dual 2m winner but below par last season and no sign of a revival this time round. Has left Gary Moore since latest outing. Became very disappointing for Gary Moore; headgear switched on stable debut.
4 (4) (20/1 +39%) Ray's The One	20 20/1(+39%)	(4) Ray's The One 20/1, C&D winner but arrives out of sorts and is hard to make a solid case for. Out of form on AW and over hurdles since returning from a break in the autumn.

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16:20 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

RULER LEGEND justified favouritism in fine fashion on his handicap debut at Huntingdon last time and he is 7lb higher in the ratings for that victory. Jonjo O'Neill's five-year-old could have plenty of improvement to come on only his second handicap start and he looks difficult to oppose. Our Pink Lady, who is seeking a hat-trick after her triumph at Southwell, also has to be considered off a 6lb higher rating. Double Click completes the shortlist after his success at Chepstow off a 3lb lower mark.

RULER LEGEND opened his hurdling account in comfortable style at Huntingdon last time and he remains thrown-in on Flat form, so he's an obvious fancy to follow up. The hat-trick seeking Our Pink Lady is an obvious danger and Double Click can play a part if he's in the mood.

A very comfortable winner on last month's handicap hurdle debut, RULER LEGEND (nap) could still be very well treated after a 7lb rise.

16:30 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (5/4 +50%) Full Metal Jacket	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(4) Full Metal Jacket 5/4, From a good family and filled the frame both starts in Irish bumpers last spring. In top hands and he's a fascinating contender now hurdling with a tongue strap added. Irish raider who has shown promise in a point and two bumpers; interesting contender.
9 (9) (5/2 +38%) Speed Davis	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(9) Speed Davis 5/2, Half-brother to 5 winners and was successful on his sole outing in Irish points. After 9 months off, left his bumper debut form behind with an easy success at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) in January. Runner-up on hurdles bow a month later and he has plenty to recommend him. Irish point winner; won a bumper in January and a fair second on hurdles debut last time.
8 (8) (11/2 -57%) Reforme	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(8) Reforme 11/2, Showed a bit when fourth in a course bumper at the turn of the year and stuck to his task pretty well when occupying same spot on hurdles debut at Ayr. Should improve. Fourth in a bumper here and in a maiden hurdle at Ayr on his 2 starts so far; chance.
2 (2) (6/1 +0%) Coastal Rock	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Coastal Rock 6/1, Related to four winners and showed a bit to work on both starts 8 months apart, fourth in a bumper then third of 13 in a novice at Taunton in December. Since left Harry Fry. Stable debut after promising runs in a bumper and a novice hurdle for Harry Fry; possible.
6 (6) (14/1 -40%) Lemoine	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Lemoine 14/1, Made the fame all 3 starts in bumpers (modest form) and showed up quite well on hurdling debut at Newcastle in December. Well backed but too free back at that venue 2 months later. Hood may help. In the frame in three bumpers and similar level of form in two runs over hurdles.
1 (1) (28/1 -133%) Bold Light	28 28/1(-133%)	(1) Bold Light 28/1, £35,000 4-y-o, Leading Light gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Shar Whats Therush, stays 23f. Runner-up completed start in points but that was back in 2021. Cost £1,000 after Irish point 2nd in 2021; off since; interesting on stable/hurdles debut.
10 (10) (200/1 -506%) Theatre Chief	200 200/1(-506%)	(10) Theatre Chief 200/1, Dartmouth gelding. Dam (h107), placed in French hurdles, half-sister to smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 3¼m) Sizing John. From a good family but went with little promise in a bumper last month. Well-bred but needs to improve markedly on his debut seventh in an Ayr bumper last month.
3 (3) (300/1 -200%) Foshan	300 300/1(-200%)	(3) Foshan 300/1, Poor on the Flat and went with no encouragement sent hurdling at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) in December. Cheekpieces off. Poor Flat maiden who was pulled up on hurdles debut in December.

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16:30 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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

FULL METAL JACKET adds a fair amount of interest to the contest with Emmet Mullins sending him over from Ireland to make his hurdling debut. A full-brother to the useful Embassy Gardens, a repeat of his third at Punchestown last April would likely prove good enough for him to get off the mark. Speed Davis filled the runner-up spot on his first attempt over timber at Catterick and is respected along with Reforme, who shaped well when fourth at Ayr last month.

Irish-raider FULL METAL JACKET is in excellent hands so is sure to be well prepared for this hurdles debut, with positive market vibes increasing confidence. Speed Davis and Reforme look the dangers.

Although without a recent run Irish raider FULL METAL JACKET is taken to make a winning debut over hurdles.

16:40 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (5/2 -25%) Hannah's Return	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(7) Hannah's Return 5/2, Made it 2 wins from 3 starts this year when scoring with a bit in hand in 6-runner minor event at this C&D (AW, 11/10) 29 days ago by ¾ length from Moorgate. Leading contender. Record of 3-6 over 6f on AW; stole a march on rivals over C&D latest; major chance.
6 (6) (9/2 +18%) Nordic Glory	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(6) Nordic Glory 9/2, All 5 career victories at this course. Quickly left behind a below-par effort when second of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 34 days ago. One to note back at this venue. Five AW wins on this track; best C&D form this winter puts him on the premises.
4 (4) (6/1 +40%) Diamond Dreamer	6 6/1(+40%)	(4) Diamond Dreamer 6/1, Winner at Kempton (6f) on penultimate start last season. After 5 months off, ninth of 11 in handicap at the same C&D (12/1) 47 days ago, no extra final 1f. Could be much closer to form with his reappearance behind him. First-time blinkers worked when off the mark at Kempton (6f) in August; excuses since.
9 (9) (13/2 -63%) Moorgate	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(9) Moorgate 13/2, Off the mark at this C&D in November. Has run well in his 3 starts at this track since, ¾-length second of 6 to the reopposing Hannah's Return in minor event over C&D (AW, 11/4) 29 days ago. Respected. Unexposed over 6f on AW and strong-finishing 2nd to Hannah's Return over C&D; claims.
2 (2) (9/1 +44%) Due Date	9 9/1(+44%)	(2) Due Date 9/1, Doubled his tally at Wolverhampton in February but well below form both starts since, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 16/1) 38 days ago. Capable if on a going day. Two 6f wins this year, on Polytrack and Tapeta, but out of sorts on last two starts.
8 (8) (10/1 -82%) Admirable Lad	10 10/1(-82%)	(8) Admirable Lad 10/1, Resumed winning ways at Chelmsford City in February and creditable effort when third of 8 in minor event (11/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 15 days ago. Can give his running once more. Six AW wins elsewhere and also acts on this track; in form but probably needs a bit extra.
10 (10) (11/1 -10%) Dequinto	11 11/1(-10%)	(10) Dequinto 11/1, Failed to repeat his previous effort when last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 22/1) 16 days ago, typically slowly away. Others more persuasive. Shade green but promising 3rd to Hannah's Return and Moorgate over C&D; can do better.
5 (5) (11/1 +45%) Marinakis	11 11/1(+45%)	(5) Marinakis 11/1, Made little impact switched to handicaps last season, ninth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 40/1) in December. Much more required after 4 months off. Yet to finish less than 7l behind the winner in three 6f AW handicaps, at 40-1 or bigger.
1 (1) (22/1 -120%) Rhythmic Acclaim	22 22/1(-120%)	(1) Rhythmic Acclaim 22/1, Remains a maiden after 12 starts. Ended last season with a lesser effort when eighth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) in October. Has eased further in the weight ahead of her return. Maiden; bits and pieces of fair 6f form on Polytrack and turf but off since October.
3 (3) (125/1 -400%) Peggoty	125 125/1(-400%)	(3) Peggoty 125/1, After a further 4 months off, finished well held on first outing since leaving Robyn Brisland when last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 125/1) 30 days ago. This run should reveal more. Won 6f Polytrack maiden as 3yo but well held in two starts since back from an absence.

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16:40 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

NORDIC GLORY bounced back to form when second in a similar event to this over 6f at Wolverhampton last time and he could go one better off the same mark here. That said, Hannah's Return has to be of some interest following her C&D success a month ago, while Admirable Lad and Moorgate are others who merit places on the shortlist.

HANNAH'S RETURN was always doing enough from the front when winning over C&D on her latest outing and she can make a bold bid to add to her tally. Moorgate was runner-up to the selection when the pair met last month and he can give another good account, with 5-time course winner Nordic Glory completing the shortlist

Close between Hannah's Return, MOORGATE and Dequinto on recent C&D form but a stronger pace can improve things for the selection

16:45 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (11/10 +41%) Jet Setting Jim	1.1 11/10(+41%)	(7) Jet Setting Jim 11/10, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 5/1, won 6-runner bumper at Clonmel (16.8f, heavy), finding extra. Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Big player under Townend. Won a Clonmel bumper in September when last seen; champion jockey booked for hurdles debut.
11 (11) (4/1 -60%) Theflyingbee	4 4/1(-60%)	(11) Theflyingbee 4/1, Fair form in bumpers. 11/1 and hooded first time, translated that ability to hurdles when fifth of 13 in maiden at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 41 days ago. Up in trip. Leading claims. Did okay on his hurdles debut at Fairyhouse in February; can improve enough to figure here.
5 (5) (5/1 +0%) Break The Boundary	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Break The Boundary 5/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, second of 9 in hunter chase at Cork (20f, heavy) on NH debut 4 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Should be capable of improvement from Cork hunter chase and could be a big player here.
6 (6) (9/1 -50%) Half A Chance	9 9/1(-50%)	(6) Half A Chance 9/1, Once-raced maiden. Second of 5 in bumper (66/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 66 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Will need to step up again on his hurdles debut; claims if he can.
2 (2) (20/1 -67%) Sirekoff	20 20/1(-67%)	(2) Sirekoff 20/1, Modest hurdler. Pulled up in novice hurdle (3/1) at Ayr (19.5f, heavy) 39 days ago, pulled up. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Pulled up twice since second in a Clonmel maiden hurdle; others preferred.
3 (3) (20/1 -67%) Smokey Putnum	20 20/1(-67%)	(3) Smokey Putnum 20/1, Modest in bumpers. Tenth of 14 in maiden at Listowel (16f, soft) on hurdles bow. Off 6 months. Up in trip. From a top yard but his claims aren't obvious. Soundly beaten in a Listowel maiden hurdle in September when last seen.
9 (9) (25/1 -79%) Storms End	25 25/1(-79%)	(9) Storms End 25/1, €12,000 3-y-o, Kalanisi gelding. Dam unraced sister to smart hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3m) No More Heroes. The betting should guide. From a good staying family; stable have been introducing some nice young horses of late.
1 (1) (25/1 -25%) Makaela's Choice	25 25/1(-25%)	(1) Makaela's Choice 25/1, Modest hurdler. 50/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Thurles (22.9f, heavy) 20 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out. Showed ability in an ordinary maiden hurdle at Galway in October; pulled up last twice.
8 (8) (33/1 -65%) Shanroe Nelson	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Shanroe Nelson 33/1, €10,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Brother to fair 19f hurdle winner Tommys Charm. Good staying pedigree; best watched on debut.
10 (10) (66/1 -65%) Kellys Grove	66 66/1(-65%)	(10) Kellys Grove 66/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Last of 4 in juvenile hurdle (200/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. Up in trip. Last in a bumper and a maiden hurdle; others preferred.
4 (4) (150/1 -50%) A Okay	150 150/1(-50%)	(4) A Okay 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, tenth of 12 in bumper at Naas (18.5f, soft) on NH debut 68 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Completely tailed off in a Naas bumper in January; makes no appeal.

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16:45 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

JET SETTING JIM showed some promise in bumpers before opening his account when beating the odds-on Royal Hollow at Clonmel last September. The selection also gained some experience in point-to-points and the booking of Paul Townend adds to confidence. Point-to-point winner Break The Boundary was runner-up to the useful Lifetime Ambition in a hunter chase at Cork on Monday, while Theflyingbee had useful placed form in bumpers including on debut at the Galway Festival last summer and should benefit from a run over hurdles at Fairyhouse last time. Half A Chance showed promise on debut in a Limerick bumper while any market move for Storms End or Shanroe Nelson would be interesting.

JET SETTING JIM progressed nicely in bumpers earlier in the season and can strike on hurdle debut with Paul Townend doing the steering. If Break The Boundary can translate the form he achieved when second in a hunter chase at Cork earlier in the week to hurdles he could have a big say. Theflyingbee is another capable of going well.

A chance is taken with BREAK THE BOUNDARY, who divided two highly rated chasers in a Cork hunter chase on Monday and looks promising

16:55 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (7/4 +65%) Talia	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(6) Talia 7/4, Good second of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 11/4). Off 175 days. Enters calculations given progressive profile. Back in trip for seasonal debut and has run well fresh.
3 (3) (4/1 -33%) Winemaker	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Winemaker 4/1, 7/1, improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner handicap at this course (5f) 28 days ago, driven out. Fit and in form as he chases a hat-trick. Short-head wins over 7f and 5f recently; intermediate trip should suit so respected.
14 (14) (9/1 -13%) Theriverrunsdeep	9 9/1(-13%)	(14) Theriverrunsdeep 9/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 11/1, good fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. One to consider. Good form here over the winter but others probably better handicapped right now.
12 (12) (11/1 -38%) Samrogue	11 11/1(-38%)	(12) Samrogue 11/1, 4-time course winner. Latest win here in December. 7/1, respectable 2½ lengths fifth of 13 to Winemaker in handicap at this course (5f) 28 days ago. Likely to give it another good go back up in trip. Not clearest of runs when under 3l off Winemaker last month; remains on a competitive mark.
7 (7) (12/1 +40%) Miqdaad	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Miqdaad 12/1, Course winner. Winner here in January. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this course (7f) 35 days ago. Difficult ask. Has looked to barely get home over 7f of late so drop back in trip here could suit.
13 (13) (12/1 -71%) Senor Carrots	12 12/1(-71%)	(13) Senor Carrots 12/1, Course winner. Blinkered for 1st time, eighteenth of 19 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft, 16/1). Off 9 months. Cheekpieces back on and he's well weighted back on the AW. Absent since June so fitness concern but back down to a reasonable mark so don't rule out.
9 (9) (12/1 -33%) Macadam's Rock	12 12/1(-33%)	(9) Macadam's Rock 12/1, Course winner. Latest win here in January. 16/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Wins at 7f so needs a good start and strong pace to be a factor here.
8 (8) (14/1 +58%) Run The Jewels	14 14/1(+58%)	(8) Run The Jewels 14/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. 22/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 63 days ago, finding little. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Michael McCullagh. Dual 1m winner here now drops markedly in trip on yard debut.
11 (11) (16/1 -33%) Tai Sing Yeh	16 16/1(-33%)	(11) Tai Sing Yeh 16/1, 5-time C&D winner. Four wins from 24 runs last year. Third of 7 in claimer at this course (7f, 4/1) 10 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Probably regressing but handicapper giving him every chance and returns to optimum trip.
4 (4) (22/1 -83%) Jered Maddox	22 22/1(-83%)	(4) Jered Maddox 22/1, Three-time C&D winner. 18/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Needs further help from the assessor. Recent form leaves him with plenty to find although never one to rule out.
1 (1) (33/1 -230%) Sporting Hero	33 33/1(-230%)	(1) Sporting Hero 33/1, Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (6f), needing lesser test. Off 154 days. First run for yard after leaving George Boughey. Hood on 1st time. Ex George Boughey-trained; best form at 5f so watched on Irish debut.
2 (2) (33/1 -230%) Blairmayne	33 33/1(-230%)	(2) Blairmayne 33/1, Below form fifth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Naas (5.9f, soft). Off 174 days but has won off the back of a similar absence before. 8-time winner is 0-4 on AW and may just need this before anticipated turf return.
5 (5) (50/1 -100%) Cross Border	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Cross Border 50/1, Unreliable sort. Course winner. First run since leaving Edward Lynam when seventh of 11 in claimer (9/1) at this C&D 35 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Makes handicap debut and mark asks for more. Good bit below best on yard debut in C&D claimer last month; opposable.
10 (10) (50/1 -100%) Livingston Range	50 50/1(-100%)	(10) Livingston Range 50/1, C&D winner. Sixteenth of 20 in handicap (28/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 18 days ago. Low-key start for this stable. C&D winner but both recent runs for current yard have been poor so needs to bounce back.

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16:55 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

TALIA got her handicap career off to a successful start when showing good pace throughout in a 22-runner event at Cork last summer and shaped well on all three outings since including over 7f at this venue. The Natalia Lupini-trained filly could well have strengthened up after a winter break and shouldn't be inconvenienced by this drop back in trip. Winemaker is on a hat-trick after scoring over 7f in February and had a number of these rivals behind when following up over the minimum trip last month. A combined rise of 9lb still leaves him competitive, while others to consider include Macadam's Rock, Samrogue and Tai Sing Yeh.

SENOR CARROTS was last seen posting a string of disappointing efforts on the turf but he's a much more reliable proposition on the AW so it's worth chancing his fitness from what is a handy mark. Talia and Winemaker are solid alternatives.

TALIA has run well after a break and the relatively lightly raced 4yo could still have improvement in her back in trip here

17:05 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (9/2 +55%) Autumn Return	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(2) Autumn Return 9/2, Course winner who posted a career best when bagging 6-runner handicap hurdle over C&D in November. Had no answer to a revitalised one at Market Rasen next time and possibly seen at a disadvantage when third at Catterick since. In top form until last time but has had a break since and seems to go well when fresh.
4 (4) (5/1 -67%) Sunday Soldier	5 5/1(-67%)	(4) Sunday Soldier 5/1, Fast-improving hurdler who easily completed the 4-timer at Doncaster 34 days ago. Must be high on the shortlist despite another hike in the weights. She's on a roll and a better mare now than when she last tried 2m4f.
1 (1) (13/2 +35%) Ip Up	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(1) Ip Up 13/2, Fair hurdler/chaser in France who has won 2m handicap hurdles at Fakenham and Newcastle since joining this yard. Good second back at former course 3 weeks ago and this likeable mare should give another decent account. Consistent mare who ran another solid race under a big weight at Fakenham.
11 (11) (13/2 +46%) Similar Story	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(11) Similar Story 13/2, Easy winner of a point and showed ability in trio of mares' novice events late last year. However, well held switched to handicaps last 2 starts. Soft ground could be more to her liking (than heavy) and she wouldn't be exposed just yet.
6 (6) (13/2 -30%) Parvos	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(6) Parvos 13/2, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland who produced an improved performance to get off the mark on third start for this yard at Sedgefield 2 months ago, beating a subsequent winner with a bit in hand. Tops the shortlist up 6 lb. Comfortable winner of a Class 5 at Sedgefield; up 6lb in a better race here but respected.
12 (12) (8/1 +33%) Donso Star	8 8/1(+33%)	(12) Donso Star 8/1, Made her first impact in a handicap when second at Musselburgh and backed that up when going one better at Ayr. Not taken lightly. Quite possibly improving judged on her Ayr win and softer ground won't trouble her.
5 (5) (10/1 +0%) Could Be Trouble	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) Could Be Trouble 10/1, Hurdles/chase winner who ended a longish losing run from a career-low mark at Catterick last time. More needed up 7 lb in better race. After Catterick she now has to contend with a 7lb rise in a race sure to take more winning.
10 (10) (14/1 +0%) Spot On Soph	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Spot On Soph 14/1, Scored at Market Rasen in August and posted a good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield. Paid the price for a big move into contention at Doncaster when last seen in December. Was running well before a remote finish last time at Doncaster.
9 (9) (14/1 +58%) Sinndarella	14 14/1(+58%)	(9) Sinndarella 14/1, Winner of a Cartmel handicap in August and good third over 23f at Market Rasen 3 months later. Found the drop back in trip against her back from another break at Kelso 26 days ago and likely to find this a bit too sharp. Will need to improve on latest effort after 108 days away and that's possible.
14 (14) (33/1 -65%) Blame Rose	33 33/1(-65%)	(14) Blame Rose 33/1, Poor hurdler who found some improvement to get off the mark at Carlisle last month but easy to oppose at this level from a long way out of the weights. Recent Carlisle winner but has a lot more on her plate here from well out of the weights.
3 (3) (33/1 -50%) Moonlight Glory	33 33/1(-50%)	(3) Moonlight Glory 33/1, Three wins in a productive season and still going well when falling 4 out at Ayr last month. This looks too competitive, though. Six-time hurdle winner (2m to 2m4f); has big run in her if none the worse for latest fall.
13 (13) (33/1 +0%) Noble Affair	33 33/1(+0%)	(13) Noble Affair 33/1, Opened account in handicap hurdle at Hexham a year ago but just the one good effort this season, well held last 3 starts, including on chase bow latest. Bit to prove back from a break. Has won only the once and others arrive here in more compelling form.

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17:05 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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

SUNDAY SOLDIER continued her progression when making it four wins on the bounce at Doncaster last month. The daughter of Shantou, who has gone up 36lb since the first of those victories here in December, may not have reached her ceiling yet, especially with the potential to improve for stepping up in trip. Autumn Return won a series qualifier over C&D in November and commands plenty of respect, while others to consider include Spit Spot, Ip Up and Spot On Soph.

PARVOS produced an improved performance on just her third start for this yard when beating a subsequent winner with something in hand at Sedgefield and she shades the vote over the progressive Sunday Soldier, who's bidding for the 5-timer. The likeable Ip Up completes the shortlist.

Competitive and very open. Stout Flat stayer SPIT SPOT could improve for this longer trip and she earns narrow preference.

17:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (15/8 +69%) Gogo Yubari	1.875 15/8(+69%)	(7) Gogo Yubari 15/8, C&D winner. Latest win here in March. 28/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 7 days ago. IN good order and boasts solid claims. Placed on unfavourable terms at Chelmsford a week ago; effectively 4lb lower here.
1 (1) (5/2 +25%) The Liegeman	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(1) The Liegeman 5/2, C&D winner. Winner here in December. 4/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 52 days ago. Could bounce back after a break but does have something to prove. Didn't fire last time but has been placed twice since C&D win in December.
5 (5) (5/1 +50%) Milliethemollie	5 5/1(+50%)	(5) Milliethemollie 5/1, Winner at Dundalk in December. 66/1, first run since leaving Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch when bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f, AW) 7 days ago, doing too much too soon. Irish nursery winner in December; spoiled chance by refusing to settle on stable debut.
4 (4) (13/2 -136%) Law Of Average	6.5 13/2(-136%)	(4) Law Of Average 13/2, Lightly-raced winner. 9/1, career best when winning 12-runner nursery at Chelmsford City (5f), comfortably. Off 148 days. Can go in again if he's fully tuned up on return. Made all to win readily by over 3l on nursery debut in November; not seen again since.
2 (2) (17/2 -143%) Soldiers Design	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(2) Soldiers Design 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Daniel James Murphy when second of 6 in maiden (13/8) at Kempton (5f) 37 days ago. Makes handicap debut. May do better. Close second under very positive ride on stable debut; now makes her handicap debut.
6 (6) (14/1 -250%) Jungle Dance	14 14/1(-250%)	(6) Jungle Dance 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 5/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 45 days ago, doing too much too soon. Struck form and won twice in February; needs to prove he can handle combined 17lb rise.

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17:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

GOGO YUBARI won over 6f here two starts ago and she was far from disgraced when third under a 6lb penalty in a valuable event at Chelmsford a week ago. Off a 4lb lower mark here, the daughter of Havana Grey should not be underestimated. Soldiers Design has been knocking on the door of late and merits respect on her handicap bow, while The Liegeman and Jungle Dance are others to note.

LAW OF AVERAGE took a marked step forward when landing a 12-runner event on nursery debut at Chelmsford 148 days ago and he's worth a chance to follow up for all that he's not been seen since. Good Yubari arrives in good order and should be on the premises again, while The Liegeman could make his presence felt if back on form after a short break.

Preference is for SOLDIERS DESIGN, who went close in a maiden on his stable debut and should have improvement to come in handicaps.

17:20 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (5/6 +9%) Barrier	0.833333 5/6(+9%)	(9) Barrier 5/6, Fair maiden on the Flat. Placed in juvenile hurdles at Naas and Gowran earlier in the year. Ran creditably on the Flat last month. The one to beat back hurdling. Solid efforts in two maiden hurdles; sets a good standard and should prove hard to beat.
3 (3) (9/2 +0%) Milanaway	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(3) Milanaway 9/2, Fair hurdler. Respectable fourth of 14 in novice hurdle (20/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 72 days ago. Paul Townend takes the ride. One to consider. Well beaten at Fairyhouse in January when last seen; respected on her best form.
4 (4) (9/2 +0%) Shana Cloon	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Shana Cloon 9/2, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 12 hurdle runs. Good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 9/2) 15 days ago, running on. Third at Punchestown before narrowly seen off at Cork two weeks ago; should go well.
8 (8) (11/1 -10%) Whatsupnellie	11 11/1(-10%)	(8) Whatsupnellie 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 16 in bumper at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft, 14/1) 110 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Should be up to making his presence felt if taking to new discipline. Showed ability in a pair of bumpers late last year; hurdles debut here and could figure.
6 (6) (12/1 -20%) Slip Jig	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Slip Jig 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. 15/2, third of 7 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy) 15 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Entitled to come on for her Cork run although not the easiest to assess on her hurdles bow.
2 (2) (16/1 -60%) Justmadeit	16 16/1(-60%)	(2) Justmadeit 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 16/1) 58 days ago. Up in trip. Needs to jump better and is another that qualifies for a mark after this.
5 (5) (33/1 -32%) Shanlaylin	33 33/1(-32%)	(5) Shanlaylin 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 33/1, fifth of 16 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Should come on for her Gowran run although does need to improve to be a factor here.
10 (10) (33/1 -32%) Drum Roll	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Drum Roll 33/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Unseated rider in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy, 20/1) 5 days ago. Up in trip. Open to progress. Tailed off on hurdles bow at Navan last month; unseated early at Cork on Sunday.
1 (1) (66/1 -100%) Dont Tell Shirley	66 66/1(-100%)	(1) Dont Tell Shirley 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, ninth of 16 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Soundly beaten in two mares maiden hurdles; needs this for a handicap mark.
11 (11) (66/1 +0%) Queenofthelodge	66 66/1(+0%)	(11) Queenofthelodge 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in novice hurdle at Cork (19f, heavy, 150/1) 5 days ago. Soundly beaten in a pair of Cork maiden hurdles; up against it here.
7 (7) (100/1 -52%) Volez Vous	100 100/1(-52%)	(7) Volez Vous 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Has shown little in three maiden hurdle runs and makes little appeal here.

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17:20 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BARRIER has been placed a couple of times over hurdles this year and appears to have found a good opportunity to open his account. The Gordon Elliott-trained filly finished well when runner-up to better-fancied stablemate Ndaawi at Naas and the winner went on to finish third in the Boodles Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Milanaway has been generally consistent both in bumpers and maiden hurdles including when third to Mollys Glory at Thurles and now takes a drop in class following her fourth to Spindleberry over this trip at Fairyhouse. Shana Cloon has plenty of handicap experience and can't be lightly discounted while Whatsupnellie and Slip Jig have both been placed in bumpers.

BARRIER sets the standard on her placed efforts at the beginning of the year and can provide Jack Kennedy with another winner in his bid for a first jockeys' title. Championship rival Paul Townend may provide the chief threat on Denis Hogan's Milanaway. Whatsupnellie achieved enough in 2 bumpers before Christmas to think she can make an impact in a race like this now hurdling.

The selection is BARRIER after two good runs in maidens at Naas and Gowran. She is the standard bearer

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (11/8 +61%) Royalcorrespondent	1.375 11/8(+61%)	(2) Royalcorrespondent 11/8, Twice-raced maiden. 12/1 and hooded for 1st time, fourth of 8 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good). Off 7 months. Makes handicap debut. Unexposed sort who could have a big say under Colin Keane. Gelded since last year; hood dispensed with and back in trip for AW/handicap debut.
1 (1) (7/2 +36%) Miss Black Jack	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(1) Miss Black Jack 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable second of 8 in maiden at this C&D (4/1) 49 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Respected. Close C&D maiden second could well have more to offer here on handicap debut.
8 (8) (7/1 +42%) Martinelli	7 7/1(+42%)	(8) Martinelli 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, eighth of 18 in maiden at Cork (5f, heavy) 6 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Improvement needed. Interesting on AW/handicap debut from respected source.
3 (3) (7/1 -75%) Velvet Skies	7 7/1(-75%)	(3) Velvet Skies 7/1, Very good second of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, 33/1) 21 days ago. Can make presence felt again. Recent AW debut second augurs well; drop in trip no problem.
7 (7) (10/1 -82%) Mary Shoelaces	10 10/1(-82%)	(7) Mary Shoelaces 10/1, Visored for 1st time, respectable second of 14 in maiden (3/1) at this C&D 35 days ago. Blinkers back on. Has to be taken seriously. Recent C&D efforts give her every chance; visor now swapped for usual blinkers.
15 (15) (11/1 -38%) She's Smart	11 11/1(-38%)	(15) She's Smart 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in minor event (10/1) at Chester (5.1f, heavy). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving David Evans. Makes handicap debut. RESERVE. Interesting on yard debut here if getting a run and market likely informative; reserve.
13 (13) (18/1 -80%) Poppadom	18 18/1(-80%)	(13) Poppadom 18/1, Not disgraced when fifth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at this course (7f) on reappearance 63 days ago, not knocked about. Should be sharper for the run and his yard is in good form. Regular rider back aboard, drops in trip and down to potentially nice mark on maiden form.
6 (6) (28/1 -180%) Branding	28 28/1(-180%)	(6) Branding 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable seventh of 14 in maiden at this C&D (9/2). Off 105 days. Eyeshields on 1st time, blinkers on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Not especially progressive in four runs at two; headgear combination on for handicap debut.
5 (5) (28/1 -133%) The Bear Trap	28 28/1(-133%)	(5) The Bear Trap 28/1, Unreliable individual. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 14 in maiden (17/2) at this course (8f) 84 days ago, hampered. Back down in trip. 1m probably too far on latest, having been touched off over 7f; back in trip now.
11 (11) (28/1 -100%) Masonbrook Meadow	28 28/1(-100%)	(11) Masonbrook Meadow 28/1, 7/1, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Ran a bit in snatches in recent 7f run here so not sure this drop in trip will suit.
10 (10) (28/1 -27%) Land Lover	28 28/1(-27%)	(10) Land Lover 28/1, First run since leaving Craig Lidster when fourteenth of 20 in handicap (25/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 18 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Never counted on yard debut in testing conditions at the Curragh; possibly best watched.
9 (9) (33/1 -65%) Coulstar	33 33/1(-65%)	(9) Coulstar 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, 4/1) 21 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Penultimate C&D run encouraging but needs to bounce back; blinkered now.
4 (4) (40/1 -186%) Sportingsilvermine	40 40/1(-186%)	(4) Sportingsilvermine 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 18/1, sixth of 10 in maiden at Listowel (8f, soft). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Betting should help guide to expectations. AW/handicap debut here and looks to have fair share of weight.
12 (12) (66/1 -164%) Are You In Or Out	66 66/1(-164%)	(12) Are You In Or Out 66/1, Very good fourth of 10 in nursery at this C&D (40/1). Off 114 days. Should be competitive if ready to roll. C&D handicap debut in December encouraging; could well have more to offer.
14 (14) (80/1 -142%) Turn Up The Beat	80 80/1(-142%)	(14) Turn Up The Beat 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving P. J. F. Murphy when last of 15 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 125/1) 18 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs to bounce back. Claiming run here not devoid of promise but still others preferred on handicap debut.

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17:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ROYALCORRESPONDENT is difficult for the handicapper to assess after just two runs and it will be interesting to see how strong he is in the market with the yard already among the winners this season. The son of Blue Point showed pace on both turf outings last year and has been gelded since. Velvet Skies beat The Bear Trap in a nursery at Down Royal last autumn and shaped well on his first start over this surface following a winter break, while Mary Shoelaces and Coulstar are closely matched on running over C&D in February. The latter disappointed since and is now fitted with blinkers, while others to note include Miss Black Jack, Masonbrook Meadow and Branding.

Ger Lyons has his team in good nick so the suggestion is ROYAL CORRESPONDENT, with the way he went through the race over 7f at Gowran when last seen in the autumn suggesting this return to sprinting will help now handicapping. Mary Shoelaces has been in good form here this winter and heads the dangers along with Velvet Skies and Poppadom.

Wide open and a chance is taken on POPPADOM off what looks a nice mark judged on his best juvenile form

17:40 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (Evens +50%) Golden Maverick	0 Evens(+50%)	(5) Golden Maverick Evens, Fairly useful 5-time winner on the Flat (stays 14.5f) for Ian Williams. New connections acquired him for 100,000 gns in the autumn and value for extra when making third hurdles start a winning one at Haydock in March. Assessor may have underestimated him. Five Flat wins at 1m/1m2f in 2023; off the mark over hurdles last time; good mark; chance.
1 (1) (5/1 -25%) Latin Verse	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Latin Verse 5/1, Much improved refitted with cheekpieces on first start back with former trainer when running out an impressive winner of an 11-runner handicap at Ludlow (15.8f, heavy). Well held in a much better race at Cheltenham but that run probably best excused. Two hurdle wins, second by 19l off 10lb lower in a Ludlow h'cap; worth considering.
7 (7) (6/1 +57%) La Quarite	6 6/1(+57%)	(7) La Quarite 6/1, Some promise before falling at this track on debut and easily best effort since when second on handicap debut fitted with a hood in February. Now needs to build on that. Best run so far when second here on h'cap debut (hood tried); up 6lb; may improve further.
3 (3) (7/1 -17%) Teorie	7 7/1(-17%)	(3) Teorie 7/1, Fairly useful winner on Flat for Jim Bolger who overcame some sloppy jumps to run out a ready winner on his Catterick hurdle debut in December. Disappointed next time but quickly resumed winning ways back under fully-fledged rider at Southwell. Made too many mistakes in the Fred Winter. Two wins on good to soft, below-par on soft, but fair run on heavy last time; a chance.
2 (2) (9/1 -50%) Balboa	9 9/1(-50%)	(2) Balboa 9/1, Fair maiden on Flat who got off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Chepstow in October. Has shown slightly better form in defeat since and out of his pay grade when well held in the Fred Winter last month. Chepstow winner; fair 3rd in a Listed here; pulled up in the Boodles; could bounce back.
8 (8) (16/1 -45%) Ruler Of The River	16 16/1(-45%)	(8) Ruler Of The River 16/1, Just a modest maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Jack Davison but is developing into a fairly useful performer in this sphere judged on her decisive success in a Kelso maiden hurdle (16.2f, soft). Step up in trip looked against her at Southwell so that run can be ignored. 2m Kelso winner; pulled hard when last of 4 on h'cap debut (2m4f); shorter trip will suit.
6 (6) (33/1 -136%) Ragosina	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) Ragosina 33/1, Flat winner who struck at the fourth time of asking over hurdles when seeing off 4 rivals in a 2½m Sedgefield mares' novice in February. Bombed out at Stratford since and now goes handicapping with a tongue tie added. 1m2f Flat winner; won over 2m4f over hurdles; headgear tried; no easy task on h'cap debut.
4 (4) (33/1 -313%) Rory The Cat	33 33/1(-313%)	(4) Rory The Cat 33/1, Won pair of handicaps on the level last summer and left opening hurdles run well behind when scoring twice here around the turn of the year. Limitations exposed in listed company last time and opening mark asks for more. Both hurdles win have been here but below-par sixth here last time when Balboa was third.

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17:40 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Teorie (10th), Latin Verse and Balboa (both pulled up) are all likely to find this an easier assignment than they encountered in the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival. Of the aforementioned trio, the latter appeals most based on his third here in the Scottish Triumph. However, they may be vulnerable to an improving type and GOLDEN MAVERICK fits that mould. A winner on his latest start at Haydock, the manner of that easy victory suggested he would have more to offer with his attentions now switched to handicap company. La Quarite benefited from a first-time hood when runner-up here in February and he looks capable of taking another step forward.

GOLDEN MAVERICK progressed really well on the Flat for his previous connections, and following a smooth success in juvenile company, his opening mark over hurdles looks to be lenient. Latin Verse is back in calmer waters and is feared most, with Common Acclaim also of interest at the other end of the weights.

The vote goes to GOLDEN MAVERICK, who has taken time to find his way over hurdles but looks on a fair mark for handicap debut.

17:50 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (3/1 +10%) Jeriko De Baune	3 3/1(+10%)	(2) Jeriko De Baune 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Course winner. Very good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy, 15/2) 15 days ago. Stable in good form and he can get involved. Good third in a Cork handicap hurdle two weeks ago; 7lb taken off and should go well.
1 (1) (3/1 -20%) Sarah Beara	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Sarah Beara 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. C&D winner. Creditable 3¾ lengths third of 8 to Bioluminescence in Shannon Spray Mares Novices' Hurdle at Limerick (22.3f, heavy, 28/1) 26 days ago. Creditable third in a Grade 3 novice at Limerick; hard to beat despite conceding weight.
7 (7) (4/1 +0%) Pipers Boreen	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Pipers Boreen 4/1, Fair hurdler. Creditable second of 12 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 32 days ago. Booking of Quirke a plus. Expected to be bang there. Punchestoen winner second off 8lb higher at Leopardstown; can go well here if improving.
3 (3) (11/2 -22%) Lep Around	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(3) Lep Around 11/2, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 11/4, career best when winning 11-runner novice hurdle at Cork (19f, heavy) 5 days ago. Up in trip. Open to improvement. Won at Cork on Sunday; needs to find a bit more but seems to be going the right way.
4 (4) (8/1 -33%) Themanintheboots	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) Themanintheboots 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 2 wins from 5 runs this season. Fourth of 5 in handicap chase (11/8) at Perth (23.8f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles and could easily get back on track. Not seen since no show in a handicap chase at Perth in September; others preferred.
5 (5) (11/1 -38%) Noble Talent	11 11/1(-38%)	(5) Noble Talent 11/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Limerick in January. 16/1, below form twelfth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) 15 days ago. Booking of Gilligan a plus. Others more persuasive. Readily landed a handicap hurdle at Limerick in January; not the same impact twice since.
6 (6) (50/1 -52%) Cloudy Tuesday	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Cloudy Tuesday 50/1, 200/1, tailed-off last of 6 to Largy Hill in Michael Purcell Memorial Novices' Hurdle at Thurles (20.8f, soft) on hurdles bow 43 days ago. Totally out of his depth in a Grade 3 novice hurdle at Thurles last time; hard to fancy.

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17:50 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

JERIKO DE BAUNE is a solid staying handicapper who has scored twice this season including at this venue. The Philip Fenton-trained gelding showed great reserves of stamina when beating Duffys Getaway over this trip at Fairyhouse and a reproduction of her close third to Sir Bob and the progressive Aodhan May at Cork last month may be good enough. Sarah Beara was a C&D winner last summer and has gained black type a number of times since including when third to Bioluminescence at Limerick last time. Pipers Boreen came out best in a tight finish over a similar distance at Punchestown, while Lep Around makes a quick reappearance after a maiden win at Cork last Sunday.

A tightly-knit novice with LEP AROUND just about the most persuasive option given there should be plenty more to come from her. Pipers Boreen will relish 3m and she shouldn't be underestimated out of handicap company, with Themanintheboots also of firm interest back hurdling.

The one to beat is likely to be C&D winner SARAH BEARA(nap) if she can run up to her good third in a Limerick Grade 3 last time

18:00 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (4/7 +67%) Air Commander	0.571429 4/7(+67%)	(4) Air Commander 4/7, Twice-raced colt. Sixth of 7 in maiden (15/8) at Galway (7f, heavy) last July but runner-up on Gowran debut prior to that . Off 8 months. Much respected for top connections. Fine debut run but lesser run on soft next time; this surface should suit fine; respected.
11 (11) (4/1 -100%) Apricot Ice	4 4/1(-100%)	(11) Apricot Ice 4/1, Promising individual. Second on Leopardstown debut last August. Not up to listed company there the following month but worth another chance to show she's capable of better on return. Smart debut run but reportedly weak next time; be stronger now; yard in form; respected.
10 (10) (11/2 -38%) School Of Law	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(10) School Of Law 11/2, Lightly-raced colt. Bit below form second of 13 in maiden (5/2) at Gowran (7f, good), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 7 months. Makes polytrack debut. Fine efforts in defeat in four turf maidens last year up to 1m; yard in form and a player.
6 (6) (17/2 -155%) Chicago Fireball	8.5 17/2(-155%)	(6) Chicago Fireball 17/2, Fairly useful colt. Respectable fifth of 13 in maiden at this course (8f, 8/1), hampered. Off 161 days. Likely to be thereabouts. Good run over 1m here last time; has the rating to go close but probably vulnerable too.
9 (9) (14/1 +0%) Old Sea	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Old Sea 14/1, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Trevaunance and useful winner up to 7f Miss Celestial. Wears tongue strap. Newcomer to note in the betting. By an exciting young sire and worth a market check; tongue-tie on; wide draw a negative.
13 (13) (28/1 -75%) Melodiam	28 28/1(-75%)	(13) Melodiam 28/1, No Nay Never filly. Dam, French 2-y-o 7.5f winner from only 2 starts, sister to smart US Grade 2 1m winner Filimbi out of dual US Grade 1 9f/1¼m winner Flute. Apricot Ice looks the stable first string unless the betting suggests otherwise. Looks the Lyons' second-string on jockey bookings but could still go well.
5 (5) (40/1 -60%) Badda Bing	40 40/1(-60%)	(5) Badda Bing 40/1, Fair form. 4/1, creditable third of 14 in maiden at this course (6f). Off 105 days. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Slattery. Beaten only 1l in a 6f maiden here in December; should stay but has a bit to find.
14 (14) (66/1 +56%) Ragtime Milly	66 66/1(+56%)	(14) Ragtime Milly 66/1, Once-raced filly. 20/1, seventh of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut, not knocked about. Off 112 days. Will have to find plenty of improvement to cope with some of these.
12 (12) (66/1 -65%) Luxury Island	66 66/1(-65%)	(12) Luxury Island 66/1, €4,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Dam 9f winner (from only 2 starts) out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner Sense of Joy (won both starts, including Prestige Stakes). Betting should guide with Billy Lee up on debut. By a top sire but strangely cost only 4,000euros as a yearling; respected yard.
8 (8) (125/1 -25%) Las Vegas Nevada	125 125/1(-25%)	(8) Las Vegas Nevada 125/1, (Production):€26,000Y: half-brother to 3 winners, including 7f winner Royal Highness (by Dream Ahead) and 2-y-o 7f winner (stays 1¾m) Lady Camelot (by Camelot): dam 7f winner. A 26,000euros yearling; second runner for yard; best watched for future reference.
7 (7) (150/1 -50%) Half The Farm	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Half The Farm 150/1, 30,000 gns yearling, Profitable colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Imperial Past. Dam 7f (Group 3)-9f winner in Australia. Decent pedigree and a 30,000gns yearling; best watched for future reference.
1 (1) (200/1 +20%) Making A Move	200 200/1(+20%)	(1) Making A Move 200/1, Churchill colt. Dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to smart sprinters Heeraat and Ambiance out unraced half-sister to high-class sprinter Malhub. Wears hood. Has a classy sprinting pedigree; hooded for debut; best watched for future reference.
3 (3) (250/1 +0%) Pearl Of Cotai	250 250/1(+0%)	(3) Pearl Of Cotai 250/1, Twice-raced filly. 200/1, fifteenth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 18 days ago. Not a bad run on debut here but got bogged down in heavy ground since; has to improve.
2 (2) (300/1 -20%) Crystal's Heir	300 300/1(-20%)	(2) Crystal's Heir 300/1, Once-raced mare on Flat. 200/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) on flat debut, unable to sustain effort. Off 171 days. Down in trip. Well-held in a bumper, one completed hurdle run and Flat debut; others preferred.

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18:00 Dundalk Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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APRICOT ICE beat all bar subsequent Group 3 winner Content on debut at Leopardstown and perhaps a fortnight was too quick a return when a well-backed 9/2 shot for the Listed Ingabelle Stakes at the same venue. She's obviously held in good regard and gets the nod over Air Commander who also made a pleasing debut over this trip at Gowran last June before getting stuck in the mud the following month at the Galway Festival. The son of Kingman should be suited by this surface while others to consider include the experienced Chicago Fireball, a creditable sixth in the Goffs Million at the Curragh, and School Of Law. Old Sea is a half-brother to four winners including Trevaunance, who won at Group 2 level for the same connections.

APRICOT ICE chased home a smart sort on her Leopardstown debut last August. A subsequent run in listed company isn't hard to forgive and she can get off the mark at the third time of asking, perhaps at the main expense of Aidan O'Brien's Air Commander. Chicago Fireball and School of Law also achieved enough last year to suggest they can play a part on their return to action.

The consistent SCHOOL OF LAW has a lovely berth in stall 2 and can make the most of it to score.

18:10 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (4/1 +38%) Jem In Em	4 4/1(+38%)	(5) Jem In Em 4/1, Bumper winner who confirmed previous encouragement in this sphere when scoring at Kelso in October. Respectable fourth on next 2 starts and reacted well to blinkers (travelled with more fluency) when narrowly denied over C&D 47 days ago. Big player if the blinkers work as well a second time. Back from a break and with new blinkers he went down narrowly over C&D last time out.
1 (1) (9/2 -50%) Curley Finger	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(1) Curley Finger 9/2, Won this race 12 months ago and arrives in even better form this time, completing a hat trick when just clinging on at Doncaster (3m, heavy) last month. A further 5 lb rise demands more but can't rule out in his current mood. Won this last year and now seeks a four timer; it won't be easy off new mark.
4 (4) (11/2 +39%) Call Me Harry	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(4) Call Me Harry 11/2, Goes well at this track (C&D scorer in November). Shaped as if still in form when fourth of 8 over C&D in February and capable of a bold show here. When behind a couple of these here last time he was let down by his jumping; can do better.
8 (8) (15/2 +38%) Sanosuke	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(8) Sanosuke 15/2, Fair on the Flat in Ireland and he got off the mark in this sphere when seeing off 10 rivals over C&D in November. Good third back here in December and better than result (went without usual cheekpieces) when seventh of 15 at Ayr (3m) 4 weeks ago. The cheekpieces are back on now. Won over C&D on soft in November and a repeat of that will see him competitive.
9 (9) (15/2 +46%) Lincoln Burrows	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(9) Lincoln Burrows 15/2, Justified support in first-time cheekpieces when seeing off 10 rivals at Newcastle in January but jumped poorly and always behind at Catterick since. 5 lb out of handicap. Needs to bounce back from a poor run in February and he's 5lb out of the weights.
2 (2) (8/1 -167%) Champ Royal	8 8/1(-167%)	(2) Champ Royal 8/1, Made it 5 wins in only 7 starts for this yard when easily disposing of his 2 rivals over 25 at Catterick last month. 6 lb higher in a much deeper race now so he'll need a career best to keep the winning run going. Has won four of his six starts for this yard and never more impressive than last time.
7 (7) (8/1 -33%) Not Staying Long	8 8/1(-33%)	(7) Not Staying Long 8/1, Left her first 3 efforts for this yard behind when making all in 3m Ayr handicap under Brian Hughes in February. Respectable fourth over a shorter trip there since. Hughes does the steering again now back at 3m. 3m winner on heavy; 2m5f on good found him out last time but still ran respectably.
3 (3) (10/1 -11%) Velasco	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) Velasco 10/1, Won handicaps at Sedgefield and Doncaster (3m) in February/recently. Possibly found run coming too soon when pulled up on hat-trick attempt at Doncaster and could bounce back having been freshened up. 10lb higher than for last win but this refreshed 8yo can make his presence felt.
6 (6) (14/1 +50%) Cardamon Hill	14 14/1(+50%)	(6) Cardamon Hill 14/1, Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland for Gordon Elliott. Has yet to really get going for this yard but there were better signs when third of 8 over C&D last month, although the reopposing Jem In Em was 12 lengths ahead in second. A well-held third here last time; just 1lb lower and perhaps placed at best.
11 (11) (66/1 +0%) Dequall	66 66/1(+0%)	(11) Dequall 66/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable third on Kelso reappearance in October but well beaten since. It's not hard to look elsewhere. Not many positives to take from recent runs and he's a long way out of the weights.

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18:10 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Once again, Curley Finger displayed a willing attitude when completing a hat-trick at Doncaster last month. The seven-year-old's desire to win isn't taken lightly, but a further 5lb rise may be enough to prevent him from following up and slight preference is for February C&D runner-up JEM IN EM. Lucinda Russell's gelding was denied by just a neck that day and he may be able to capitalise racing off the same mark. Champ Royal and Rumble B both arrive in fine fettle and they also warrant respect.

The blinkers worked well for JEM IN EM when narrowly denied over C&D last time and he might prove the answer to this competitive handicap if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Last year's winner Curley Finger arrives at the top of his game again and is second choice ahead of Call Me Harry.

A few in-form contenders to consider and NOT STAYING LONG might be the answer now she returns to a longer trip on softer ground.

18:20 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (11/4 -22%) Monbeg Park	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(1) Monbeg Park 11/4, Useful winner at 21f over hurdles. Well-beaten fifth of 6 to Spillane's Tower in Killiney Novices' Chase (10/1) at Punchestown (19.7f, soft) 82 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut and this may place less emphasis on jumping. Not so effective in three runs over fences but quite well-handicapped on his hurdles form.
2 (2) (7/2 +0%) Spirit Of Legend	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(2) Spirit Of Legend 7/2, Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Fell in handicap chase (11/4) at Naas (20f, soft) 68 days ago too far out to suggest outcome. Tongue strap on 1st time. In contention when falling four out in a novice handicap at Naas in January; tongue-tied.
3 (3) (4/1 -20%) Midnight Our Fred	4 4/1(-20%)	(3) Midnight Our Fred 4/1, Winner in hurdle here in May. Good second of 6 in handicap chase (10/1) at Cheltenham (25.2f, good to soft) 111 days ago. Back down in trip and likely to give it another good go. Drops back in trip here on his first start this year; every chance of being involved.
4 (4) (6/1 -20%) Dundaniel	6 6/1(-20%)	(4) Dundaniel 6/1, 5/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, brought down in handicap chase at Limerick (17.5f, heavy) 26 days ago, sure to be involved. Has good chance on form. May have been unlucky when brought down at Limerick last month; should be thereabouts.
5 (5) (6/1 -20%) Casey West	6 6/1(-20%)	(5) Casey West 6/1, Career best when winning 13-runner hunter chase at Clonmel (21f, heavy, 7/4) 85 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Makes handicap chase debut and he's a likeable type. Hunter chase winner; interesting on his handicap chase debut although not easy to assess.
7 (7) (10/1 +29%) Wee Charlie	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Wee Charlie 10/1, In the process of running creditably when falling in handicap chase at Limerick (17.5f, heavy, 15/2) 26 days ago. Would have been second but for falling at the last at Limerick last time; could go well.
6 (6) (25/1 +0%) The Big Galloper	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) The Big Galloper 25/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.8f, heavy, 28/1) 96 days ago. Very little to recommend in just three runs since 2022; best watched for now.

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18:20 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MONBEG PARK won twice over hurdles at Punchestown including a verdict over Spillane's Tower and the point-to-point winner has come up against some smart types since sent over fences. He found Grade 3 company too hot last time, but this could be more to his liking. Spirit Of Legend has a similar profile to the selection winning a Navan maiden hurdle and quite highly tried over fences this term. Midnight Our Fred certainly won't lack for stamina having won a three-mile handicap hurdle here last year and filled second on his latest two chase starts at Cheltenham, while Casey West handled testing ground when winning a hunter chase at Clonmel last time. Dundaniel was still in contention when brought down two out at Limerick last time.

DUNDANIEL hasn't had much luck in handicaps but his mark is certainly a workable one when it does click. He gets the tentative nod in favour of Midnight Our Fred and Monbeg Park.

There has to be more to come over fences from MONBEG PARK and he could be well enough in here to land this

18:30 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (4/1 -14%) Bungle Inthedesert	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Bungle Inthedesert 4/1, Won 14-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D 10 days ago. Looks steadily progressive and is worth chancing to defy a rise. 2nd over 7f before gaining compensation over C&D, getting better of well backed rival.
12 (12) (11/2 +45%) Adare Beauty	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(12) Adare Beauty 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 1¼ lengths third of 14 to Bungle Inthedesert in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 10 days ago. Merits consideration. Beaten 1l in first-time cheekpieces last week; lightly raced compared to some; 1lb higher.
3 (3) (7/1 -133%) Feature This	7 7/1(-133%)	(3) Feature This 7/1, 4-time C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. 8/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, driven out. Likely to go well again. All 4 wins over C&D, the latest 3 weeks ago; career best needed from widest draw.
6 (6) (15/2 -25%) River Derwent	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(6) River Derwent 15/2, Course winner. 10/3, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Should give another good account. Has won 3 over 7f here this winter; stays this longer trip; h'capper may have caught up.
13 (13) (8/1 +0%) Suityourselfboss	8 8/1(+0%)	(13) Suityourselfboss 8/1, 7/2, creditable second of 14 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. 0-14; hit the crossbar in last 2 starts both over C&D; same mark.
4 (4) (9/1 -29%) Comfort Line	9 9/1(-29%)	(4) Comfort Line 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Third of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 28/1) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. One to consider. 2 C&D wins earlier this winter; returned to form beaten 1l latest; on last winning mark.
5 (5) (10/1 +0%) Pinball Wizard	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) Pinball Wizard 10/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (15/2) at this course (10.7f) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Should strip fitter for that, so could return to form. Running well in defeat earlier this winter but below form latest; h'capper may have him.
9 (9) (10/1 +29%) Allo Arry	10 10/1(+29%)	(9) Allo Arry 10/1, First run since leaving Adrian McGuinness when ninth of 14 in handicap (18/1) at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Must improve. Only success came in 7f Laytown maiden; mixed bag since; has gone close over 1m.
7 (7) (16/1 -60%) Hale Bopp	16 16/1(-60%)	(7) Hale Bopp 16/1, C&D winner. 18/1, below form seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs to do more. Ended losing run over C&D in Sept'; several good runs since and unsuited by further latest.
11 (11) (16/1 +36%) Super Cub	16 16/1(+36%)	(11) Super Cub 16/1, One win from 34 Flat runs. Thirty one runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Losing run since 5f Ripon maiden in 2021; not a bad C&D run last week; career low mark.
10 (10) (20/1 +20%) Bright Dick	20 20/1(+20%)	(10) Bright Dick 20/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Sixth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at this course (7f) 65 days ago. Plenty to prove at present. 0-17; not a bad run when beaten 5l over 7f here in January; best form at 7f; off 2 months.
8 (8) (28/1 +15%) The Bog Bank	28 28/1(+15%)	(8) The Bog Bank 28/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 25/1) 14 days ago. 2 C&D wins; struggling for form lately; return to 1m may help; 1lb below last winning mark.
2 (2) (66/1 -32%) Dazzling Spirit	66 66/1(-32%)	(2) Dazzling Spirit 66/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Thomas Mullins when 5¼ lengths tenth of 14 to Feature This in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Plenty to find on form. Low-key yard debut here latest; may have needed that but best form is on turf.
14 (14) (66/1 +0%) Silver Nemo	66 66/1(+0%)	(14) Silver Nemo 66/1, Twenty seven runs since last win in 2021. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at this course (7f) 65 days ago. Others make more appeal. On a three-year losing run and no signs of return to form of late; has struggled at 1m.

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18:30 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SUITYOURSELFBOSS has been placed on all three outings since fitted with cheekpieces and upped to a mile at this venue. The Michael Browne-trained mare remains on a lowly mark after filling the runner-up spot twice under Wayne Hassett last month including when coming home well behind Zahee. Topweight Bungle Inthedesert had a number of these rivals behind when second to Ferrybank before successfully stepping up this trip last week, with Adare Beauty just over a length away in third. Feature This gained a fourth C&D win last month, while Comfort Line won twice here over a mile before Christmas and found the extended 10 furlongs just too far last time.

BUNGLEINTHEDESERT is on the up and had something in hand when scoring over C&D last time, so he might well be able to follow up from a handy draw. Fellow last-time-out winner is in a much wider stall but still merits respect and another solid showing is expected from River Derwent.

This is competitive but COMFORT LINE was a winner off this mark earlier in the winter and he should relish the drop back in trip

18:40 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 17f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (5/1 +64%) Duyfken	5 5/1(+64%)	(6) Duyfken 5/1, Signed off last term with a win at Perth and built on pair of placed efforts this season when resuming winning ways over 2½m here in January. Turned in a rare below-par effort in first-time tongue strap at Ayr last time. Could run well if back on song, for all that he might now be too high in the weights.
5 (5) (5/1 +38%) Final Edgar	5 5/1(+38%)	(5) Final Edgar 5/1, Much improved when getting off the mark in 11-runner novice at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) and backed that up switched to handicaps when runner-up next 2 starts. Possibilities off an unchanged mark. Doesn't have a lot in hand off his mark by the looks (up 1lb) but he should be competitive.
4 (4) (13/2 -8%) Cuban Cigar	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(4) Cuban Cigar 13/2, Enhanced his good record here when scoring over 2m in November and posted another good effort here when third in a better race than this on penultimate start. Shaped as if still in good form on heavy ground at Doncaster since and not taken lightly back at this venue. Latest run wasn't his best but previous third in a strong race here gives him good chance.
2 (2) (15/2 -88%) Coup De Coeur	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(2) Coup De Coeur 15/2, Pair of 17f Sedgefield wins under Brian Hughes this winter, shooting 13 lengths clear in a handicap latterly. A 7 lb rise for that looks manageable. Player. Essentially progressive; up 7lb for last time but that was fairly easy.
10 (10) (17/2 +23%) Beaumesnil	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(10) Beaumesnil 17/2, Has his quirks, as shown when throwing away the win at Catterick. Made amends despite hanging badly left when ridden into a clear lead at Wetherby next time. Capable of defying a 7 lb rise but comes with risks attached. He travelled best before finishing the job off at Wetherby (2m3f, soft).
11 (11) (9/1 +18%) Mack The Man	9 9/1(+18%)	(11) Mack The Man 9/1, Not as good as he was but more of an impact off much-reduced mark and in a first-time visor when runner-up at Ayr 4 weeks ago. Now needs to prove that he can build on that back up in class. The first-time visor prompted a return to form when second at Ayr; this is tougher.
7 (7) (9/1 -80%) Scots Poet	9 9/1(-80%)	(7) Scots Poet 9/1, Enhanced good record here when resuming winning ways on New Year's Day (15.6f, soft), overcoming the rise in class in good style. Still on the upgrade so must enter calculations. 6lb rise for his win on New Year's Day sees him on career-high mark but possibilities.
8 (8) (11/1 +8%) Hartur D'oudairies	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Hartur D'oudairies 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Dan Skelton but left that yard after running poorly on chase debut/return. Pulled up back hurdling at Sedgefield next time (only run for Ben Haslam) but ran better than for a while on only his second outing for this yard when fifth at Newcastle. One to bear in mind again. Lost his way last year and there are no clear signs that he's about to turn things around.
3 (3) (16/1 -14%) Collingham	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Collingham 16/1, Has drawn a blank since winning the Scottish County here in February 2023, although he did shape as if back in better form when fifth in this year's renewal of that race. Hasn't kicked on, however. Change of headgear. This season hasn't really got going and blinkers are now turned to.
1 (1) (18/1 -50%) Russian Virtue	18 18/1(-50%)	(1) Russian Virtue 18/1, Has thrived for his current yard, gaining an eighth win in 2m1f Carlisle hurdle in December. Decent effort back from a break on the Flat 2 weeks ago which should leave him spot on. Had a good winter over hurdles and a competitive recent show on the AW bodes well.
12 (12) (22/1 -100%) Serious Ego	22 22/1(-100%)	(12) Serious Ego 22/1, Veteran who won back-to-back at Hexham in November. Threatening to come good soon but probably not at this speed-favouring track back up in class. Last two wins at Hexham and may need that stiffer stamina test these days.
9 (9) (33/1 -175%) Restandbethankful	33 33/1(-175%)	(9) Restandbethankful 33/1, Notched second success over fences at Sedgefield in October and ran well off his lower hurdles mark when runner-up at Catterick (15.7f). Ran a stinker here next time, however. Simply never gave his running here two months ago and he's well handicapped.
13 (13) (40/1 -100%) The Navigator	40 40/1(-100%)	(13) The Navigator 40/1, Has dipped in the weights but looked difficult under various codes last season and has enough to prove on return. Previous winner of this but off since October when running a quiet race at Kelso.

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18:40 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow

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SCOTS POET looked better than ever when scoring with something up his sleeve at this venue on New Year's Day. The gelded son of Yeats looks capable of defying a 6lb rise in the ratings and he edges the vote over fellow last-time-out winner Coup De Coeur. The six-year-old was quite taking on his Sedgefield romp and he should remain competitive off a 7lb higher mark, while Beaumesnil likely has more to offer in retained blinkers.

Plenty to consider with the improving SCOTS POET edging the vote at a track where he goes well. Beaumesnil and Coup de Coeur both had a bit to spare when winning last time so they head the dangers.

The selection is last year's winner CUBAN CIGAR (nap) who ran so well in the Scottish County Hurdle two runs back.

18:50 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (5/2 -25%) Shadow Rider	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(2) Shadow Rider 5/2, Creditable second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, heavy, 11/2) 5 days ago, conceding first run. Switches from hurdles to chase. Shortlist material. Back over fences off a 2lb lower mark and the one to beat coming here in fine form.
6 (6) (7/2 -17%) R'evelyn Pleasure	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(6) R'evelyn Pleasure 7/2, Course winner. Latest win in chase at Cork in January. Creditable second of 6 in handicap chase at Cork (16.7f, heavy, 7/2) 4 days ago, barely adequate test. Player back up in trip. In good form; runner-up in a 2m handicap chase at Cork on Monday; should play a hand.
5 (5) (4/1 -14%) Bythesametoken	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Bythesametoken 4/1, 11/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) 84 days ago. Up in trip. Has not run over a trip this far for some time and did not convince over it; respected.
3 (3) (4/1 +56%) West Cork Wildway	4 4/1(+56%)	(3) West Cork Wildway 4/1, 14/1, third of 5 in minor event hurdle at Thurles (22.9f, heavy) 20 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. No encouragement from his return to action over hurdles at Thurles last month;best watched.
1 (1) (10/1 -67%) Epson Du Houx	10 10/1(-67%)	(1) Epson Du Houx 10/1, 37¾ lengths fifth of 6 to Ferny Hollow in Newlands Chase at Naas (16f, heavy, 28/1) 40 days ago. Back up in trip. Four career wins but well beaten in three starts for Gordon Elliott; best watched for now.
4 (4) (12/1 -50%) Big Debates	12 12/1(-50%)	(4) Big Debates 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Gowran (20.1f, heavy) 48 days ago, losing touch before 3 out. Switches from hurdles to chase. Needs to bounce back from a poor effort over hurdles at Gowran last month.

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18:50 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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R'EVELYN PLEASURE has proved a grand servant to connections winning seven times including this event in 2022 and has been placed on numerous occasions. The Sean O'Brien-trained gelding returned in good heart this season winning twice including another veterans' race at Limerick and again put in a solid effort when second to Sunnyvilla at Cork on Monday. Shadow Rider won a beginners chase for Willie Mullins before losing his way over fences and has been switched to hurdles by Padraig Roche this season scoring in runaway fashion at Fairyhouse before running well off a 10lb higher mark in a valuable handicap at Cork last Sunday. It will be interesting to see how he fares back chasing, while Epson Du Houx takes a big drop in class after taking on Ferny Hollow at Naas last time.

SHADOW RIDER has looked better than ever over hurdles the last twice and is potentially on a good mark back over fences. In-form veteran R'Evelyn Pleasure is feared most back up in trip.

Perhaps there might be one more win in the fine season of bottom-weight R'EVELYN PLEASURE after his run at Cork on Monday

19:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (5/2 -25%) Daonethatgotaway	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(5) Daonethatgotaway 5/2, 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, nearest finish. Expected to be bang there. 0-6; well backed when 2nd over C&D last week in first-time cheekpieces (retained); up 3lb.
1 (1) (7/2 -17%) Zahee	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Zahee 7/2, Unreliable type. 3-time C&D winner. 13/2, improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, slowly away. Going through a good spell lately and remains on a handy mark based on past efforts. Ended losing run here last week and worth marking up that run; has won off this mark.
3 (3) (9/2 +36%) International Lady	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(3) International Lady 9/2, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. Good fourth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 10 days ago. C&D winner; did well to make up a lot of ground when beaten 1l last week; up 1lb.
4 (4) (9/1 -29%) Bucky Larson	9 9/1(-29%)	(4) Bucky Larson 9/1, 3-time C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Not discounted. 3-time C&D winner; on losing run; beaten 1l over 2 starts ago but not as good latest.
14 (14) (9/1 -29%) Sunset Nova	9 9/1(-29%)	(14) Sunset Nova 9/1, 6-time course winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap (20/1) at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Not completely dismissed. Pretty consistent but below form latest and probably better at 7f.
11 (11) (14/1 +13%) Wonder Spirit	14 14/1(+13%)	(11) Wonder Spirit 14/1, Course winner. One win from 25 Flat runs. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this course (10.7f) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Others are more persuasive. 1-25 win came at this venue over further; beaten 1l 2 runs ago but below form latest.
6 (6) (16/1 +20%) Shining Aitch	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Shining Aitch 16/1, Course winner. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago. Down in trip. Visor on 1st time. Not dismissed. Just one win since 2021; all best form over further; needs more in first-time visor.
9 (9) (25/1 -108%) Malaysian	25 25/1(-108%)	(9) Malaysian 25/1, C&D winner. First run since leaving C. Moore when creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D. Off 14 months. Worth monitoring in the betting. C&D winner in 2022; ran well in defeat in 2 of her 3 runs since but has been off 420 days.
7 (7) (28/1 -75%) Gatsby Cap	28 28/1(-75%)	(7) Gatsby Cap 28/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 14/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Others more persuasive. 3-time C&D winner; won twice this year already; type to bounce back from poor run latest.
10 (10) (28/1 -12%) Angel Of The Sea	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Angel Of The Sea 28/1, Creditable 4¼ lengths sixth of 14 to Pascalia in handicap at this course (7f, 28/1) 42 days ago. Improvement required if she's to get involved. Struggled in 6 runs; beaten 4l over 7f latest from this mark; not sure to appreciate 1m.
2 (2) (28/1 +15%) Akmaam	28 28/1(+15%)	(2) Akmaam 28/1, C&D winner. Last of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, 20/1) 49 days ago. Hard to fancy. Won over C&D in March 2023 but didn't beat a rival over 7f here when last seen; drawn wide.
15 (15) (33/1 +0%) Un Bacio Ancora	33 33/1(+0%)	(15) Un Bacio Ancora 33/1, Course winner. One win from 34 Flat runs. 33/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, hampered. RESERVE. Sole win in 34 starts came in 6f claimer here; shown nothing in two starts at 1m; reserve.
13 (13) (66/1 -65%) Inverbrena	66 66/1(-65%)	(13) Inverbrena 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4½ lengths seventh of 14 to Pascalia in handicap at this course (7f, 80/1) 42 days ago. Struggled at big prices in maidens and similar story on h'cap debut; up in trip.
12 (12) (125/1 -150%) Gianh River	125 125/1(-150%)	(12) Gianh River 125/1, 66/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 51 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Hasn't shown enough in six runs so far including handicap debut last time.

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19:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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INTERNATIONAL LADY gained both career wins back in 2021 including off a similar mark over this C&D and following a 10-month break, returned in good form here last autumn when twice filling the runner-up spot. The Showcasing mare again advertised her claims when beaten just over a length behind Bungle Inthedesert last week. Daonethatgotaway was heavily backed when showing much improved form to finish runner-up in that mile event after a lengthy absence and has scope for further improvement. Zahee impressed when returning to form to record a fourth career win over a mile here last week, although the handicapper has reacted by putting him up 10lb.

ZAHEE has been unreliable in the past but he's been in good order lately and, having scored over C&D last time, he's worth a chance to go in again from a mark that still looks lenient based on his best form. Daonethatgotaway is an obvious threat having finished strongly into second here recently and International Lady is worth considering for all that she's not the most straightforward.

This isn't as competitive as division one and ZAHEE (nap) can take advantage despite a 10lb higher mark; his win is worth marking up

19:10 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (5/2 +9%) Isholo Du Vivien	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(3) Isholo Du Vivien 5/2, Point winner who has been placed on all 3 outings in maiden/novice hurdles this winter. His opening handicap mark looks workable and he has a much less exposed profile than most of these. Goes into handicaps off a realistic mark and the longer trip should suit.
8 (8) (11/4 +39%) This Is Bob	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(8) This Is Bob 11/4, Has shown he can be competitive from ahis basement mark when placed over 2m at Newcastle and Hexham in recent months. Claims if first-time cheekpieces and a longer trip help him to pull out a bit more. Could bounce back from his remote third at Hexham on this very different track.
2 (2) (5/1 +0%) Hattons Gardens	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) Hattons Gardens 5/1, Modest form but his fourth over this trip at Hexham last spring shows he can be competitive from his mark. Pulled up on Kelso reappearance in November and off since. Cheekpieces and tongue tie combination worn last time discarded. Now returns from another absence but there are races in him off this mark.
6 (6) (5/1 +0%) Prontoanita	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Prontoanita 5/1, Shaped with some encouragement in a brace of bumpers but has yet to get going over hurdles, including well beaten on Perth handicap debut at the end of December. Could only consider if backed on this return from a 3-month break Fair bumper form but not progressed over hurdles and was tailed off on her handicap debut.
7 (7) (9/1 +44%) Not In Kansas	9 9/1(+44%)	(7) Not In Kansas 9/1, Poor form, including well held on Perth handicap debut last May. Absent since and could only consider if backed. Unplaced all five hurdles, latterly when well beaten on handicap debut at Perth.
4 (4) (14/1 -17%) Agilulf	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Agilulf 14/1, Modest maiden who was well beaten at Perth when last seen in May. The percentage call is to look elsewhere after such a long time off. No closer than 20l in his three completed handicaps over hurdles and others appeal more.
10 (10) (16/1 +52%) Shoughall's Boy	16 16/1(+52%)	(10) Shoughall's Boy 16/1, Dual Hexham winner in 2021 but has largely struggled since, pulling up on return from a year off at Hexham last month. Mostly disappointing since winning twice at Hexham in late 2021.

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19:10 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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This Is Bob finished a well-beaten third in this grade over 2m at Hereford but he sports first-time cheekpieces now and takes a step back up in trip, which could eke out some improvement. However, preference is for point-to-point winner ISHOLO DU VIVIEN, who has hit the frame on each of his three hurdle starts and stepping up in distance on his handicap bow should suit. Donald McCain's six-year-old could defy his opening mark of 95 under Brian Hughes, while Misscarlett can fight it out for the minor honours on her return to this sphere.

ISHOLO DU VIVIEN looks on a workable mark for this handicap debut and Donald McCain's unexposed 6-y-o is preferred to This Is Bob in a contest where few arrive with compelling claims.

A chance is taken on HATTONS GARDENS who had excuses last time after a break and had previously run really well at Hexham.

19:20 Wexford Handicap Chase 26f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (9/2 +0%) Tangental	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(11) Tangental 9/2, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. Fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy, 9/2) 76 days ago. Merits consideration. Not beaten far when fourth at Navan in January (Starlight Cato second); respected.
1 (1) (5/1 -11%) He Fitz In	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) He Fitz In 5/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Limerick (24.6f, heavy, 4/1) 12 days ago, digging deep. Can go well again. Up 7lb for a narrow victory in a handicap chase at Limerick latest; should still contend.
9 (9) (6/1 -20%) Fox Le Bel	6 6/1(-20%)	(9) Fox Le Bel 6/1, Remains a maiden after 29 NH runs. 12/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 76 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Winless in 29 starts but enough good form to suggest he is good enough to win one of these.
3 (3) (13/2 +19%) Mick Charlie	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(3) Mick Charlie 13/2, 3 wins from 8 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Clonmel in February. Below form eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy, 11/2) 20 days ago. Back up in trip. Entitled to be forgiven a poor run at Thurles last month and much better can be expected.
8 (8) (10/1 +29%) Plain Or Battered	10 10/1(+29%)	(8) Plain Or Battered 10/1, First run since leaving N. Dooly when fell in handicap chase (18/1) at Limerick (24.6f, heavy) 12 days ago won by He Fitz In. Fell on his stable debut in a Limerick handicap chase after a year off; best watched.
10 (10) (11/1 -10%) Starlight Cato	11 11/1(-10%)	(10) Starlight Cato 11/1, 17/2, well-beaten sixth of 8 to He Fitz In in handicap chase at Limerick (24.6f, heavy) 12 days ago. Good second in a 3m handicap chase at Navan in January;nowhere near that level at Limerick.
2 (2) (11/1 -47%) Dr Val	11 11/1(-47%)	(2) Dr Val 11/1, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. 5/1, unseated rider in handicap chase at Limerick (22.6f, heavy) on debut over fences 98 days ago. Unseated on his sole start over fences at Limerick in December; best watched.
4 (4) (14/1 -40%) Danny The Fence	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Danny The Fence 14/1, Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy, 6/1) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Did not jump well on his sole chase at Clonmel in December but capable of much better.
14 (14) (14/1 -17%) Seangoell	14 14/1(-17%)	(14) Seangoell 14/1, One win from 31 NH runs. 7/1, respectable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22.3f, heavy) 26 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. No wins over fences but could be dangerous to give much leeway to around here.
5 (5) (16/1 -14%) Joy Of Life	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Joy Of Life 16/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 11 in handicap chase (8/1) at Leopardstown (28.3f, soft) 33 days ago. Could have struggled over the extreme distance at Leopardstown latest; still best watched.
7 (7) (20/1 -100%) Hunt Museum	20 20/1(-100%)	(7) Hunt Museum 20/1, Last of 5 in novice chase (200/1) at Punchestown (23.8f, heavy) 96 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Fell and tailed off twice in three runs over fences; hard to fancy.
6 (6) (25/1 -25%) Carrig Carol	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Carrig Carol 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy, 16/1) 34 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Up in trip. Better effort in a Navan handicap hurdle after being pulled up twice; others preferred.
13 (13) (33/1 -32%) Ask And Answer	33 33/1(-32%)	(13) Ask And Answer 33/1, Twelfth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.8f, good to soft, 20/1). Off 11 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Not seen since well beaten in a Cork handicap hurdle last May; best watched.
12 (12) (50/1 -52%) Thegoaheadman	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Thegoaheadman 50/1, One win from 38 NH runs. Thirty runs since last win in 2019. Tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy, 33/1) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Winner for Jessica Harrington in 2019; pulled up last twice and does not make much appeal.
15 (15) (100/1 -52%) Larkfield Legacy	100 100/1(-52%)	(15) Larkfield Legacy 100/1, Broke blood vessel when pulled up in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.6f, soft, 66/1). Off 11 months. Poor performer; off a year and pulled up last thrice; makes no appeal from 6lb wrong.

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19:20 Wexford Handicap Chase 26f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Starlight Cato had Fox Le Bel six lengths back in third with TANGENTAL fourth when runner-up to St Denis's Well (won twice since) over three miles at Navan in January. The former has disappointed since at Limerick behind He Fitz In (up 7lb as a result) and the frustrating Fox Le Bel is still a maiden after 29 starts so Colm Murphy's charge now gets the vote to come out on top. The son of Fame And Glory has won twice over hurdles including a three-mile Clonmel handicap on soft ground last spring and the aforementioned Navan race was just his second start over fences. Mick Charlie won over both hurdles and fences earlier this year but needs to bounce back after a disappointing effort at Thurles.

TANGENTAL showed more than on chasing debut when fourth at Navan and is worth persevering with in this sphere (potentially on a good mark on hurdles form). Long-standing maiden Fox Le Bel can place again, while He Fitz In showed plenty of grit when scoring at Limerick recently.

Preference is for top-weight HE FITZ IN who underlined his consistency by winning at Limerick and might not be stopped by a 7lb penalty

19:30 Dundalk Maiden 11f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (8/13 +50%) Mother Nature	0.615385 8/13(+50%)	(6) Mother Nature 8/13, Justify filly. Dam, 11.3f winner, sister to high-class 7-time Group 1 winner up to 1½m (including 1000 Guineas and Oaks) Minding out of Coronation Stakes/Matron Stakes winner Lillie Langrty. Bred to be well above average. Justify filly; dam sister to Minding; typically well bred sort from this yard.
5 (5) (11/4 +8%) Higher Leaves	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(5) Higher Leaves 11/4, Promising sort. 17/2,better effort when third of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy). Off 167 days. Significantly up in trip. Open to improvement and not discounted. Promise in both starts in turf maidens and should relish this step up in trip if fit.
9 (9) (6/1 -50%) Step To Somewhere	6 6/1(-50%)	(9) Step To Somewhere 6/1, 280,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Star Terms (by Sea The Stars) out of smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Best Terms, won Lowther Stakes/Queen Mary Stakes. Interesting newcomer. Sea The Stars filly; 280,000gns yearling; dam Listed winner; interesting newcomer.
10 (10) (14/1 -100%) Straya	14 14/1(-100%)	(10) Straya 14/1, Twice-raced filly. 33/1, 13½ lengths fourth of 6 to Opera Singer in Flame of Tara Stakes at the Curragh (8f, good). Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. place claims. Promising debut when 5th at Gowran; distant 4th in Gr 3 since; improver up in trip if fit.
1 (1) (16/1 -191%) Alfheim	16 16/1(-191%)	(1) Alfheim 16/1, (Production):sister to smart 6f-1¼m winner Laganore and 7f winner (stays 9.5f) Lady Anner and closely related to 1m-1½m winner Dundory (by Holy Roman Emperor): dam unraced half-sister to high-class 1m-10.3f winner Blazing Speed. Fastnet Rock filly; sister to winners Laganore and Lady Anner; suitable test; check market.
2 (2) (28/1 -180%) Declaree	28 28/1(-180%)	(2) Declaree 28/1, Fastnet Rock filly. Dam, 1m winner who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to useful winner up to 10.4f Saratov. Fastnet Rock filly; dam Polytrack winner; probably best watched on debut.
4 (4) (66/1 -65%) Goodbye My Love	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Goodbye My Love 66/1, Once-raced filly. 80/1, fifth of 10 in maiden at this C&D on debut 65 days ago. Others preferred. Debut over C&D wasn't devoid of encouragement when 5th; each-way claims.
12 (12) (100/1 +33%) The Phantom Horse	100 100/1(+33%)	(12) The Phantom Horse 100/1, Raa Atoll filly. Dam unraced. Raa Atoll filly; dam unraced half-sister to 7f/1m AW winner Indomitable Spirit; unlikely.
7 (7) (100/1 +60%) Pearl Jewel	100 100/1(+60%)	(7) Pearl Jewel 100/1, Once-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in minor event (80/1) at the Curragh (6.3f, good to soft) on debut, slowly away. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Well held in sales race at Curragh when 80s on debut; likely best watched up in trip.
11 (11) (150/1 +40%) Taste Of The Sea	150 150/1(+40%)	(11) Taste Of The Sea 150/1, Once-raced filly. 150/1, last of 9 in maiden at this C&D on debut 10 days ago, slowly away. Last of nine when 150s for C&D debut last week; best watched.
8 (8) (200/1 -33%) Second Princess	200 200/1(-33%)	(8) Second Princess 200/1, Once-raced filly. Twelfth of 13 in maiden at this course (8f, 150/1) on debut. Off 161 days. Significantly up in trip. Showed very little when 150s for course debut over 1m; off 161 days and hard to fancy.
3 (3) (200/1 +20%) Decorated Princess	200 200/1(+20%)	(3) Decorated Princess 200/1, Once-raced filly. Sixteenth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 200/1) on debut 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to make a case for. Tailed off when 200-1 for her debut last month.

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19:30 Dundalk Maiden 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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HIGHER LEAVES showed plenty of promise on both outings last year over a mile and is bred to appreciate this step up in trip. The Henry de Bromhead-trained daughter of Golden Horn was fourth on debut at Cork and again put in her best work at the finish on testing ground when third to Elizabeth Jane at Leopardstown. Straya also showed ability on both starts as a juvenile including when fourth in a Group 3 at the Curragh. Mother Nature is bred in the purple being by Justify and out of a winning sister to Minding, while Step To Somewhere also catches the eye on pedigree being by Sea The Stars and out of a Listed winner.

An interesting fillies maiden. MOTHER NATURE is out of a sister to high-class 7-time Group 1 winner up to 1½m (including 1000 Guineas and Oaks) Minding, and she looks the obvious choice. Step To Somewhere is another very interesting newcomer, while Higher Leaves remains open to improvement after only 2 runs.

Support for Mother Nature would be worth noting but HIGHER LEAVES is the tentative vote having shown promise last year

19:40 Musselburgh NH Flat Race (Class 4) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (11/8 +27%) Reflection Of You	1.375 11/8(+27%)	(4) Reflection Of You 11/8, €37,000 3-y-o, £140,000 4-y-o, Jack Hobbs mare. Half-sister to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler The Wounded Knee. Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2023). Cost £140,000 soon after winning a soft-ground Irish point by just under 3l in Oct.
3 (3) (9/4 -13%) Jewel Of Windsor	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(3) Jewel Of Windsor 9/4, €28,000 3-y-o, It's Gino mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful French hurdler/chaser French Bird and 19f hurdle winner in France Down Under. Dam unraced. Runner-up on last of 3 starts in points (Jan 21). Wears hood. Notable Rules newcomer for shrewd outfit. Behind Reflection Of You in a point but could be an improver now with Emmet Mullins.
1 (1) (4/1 -20%) Sagonige	4 4/1(-20%)	(1) Sagonige 4/1, Half-sister to bumper winner Lunar Chief. Dam (h92) bumper winner. Overcame a less-than-ideal position when landing an 8-runner bumper at Sedgefield 101 days ago and deserves plenty of respect under a penalty. 9-1 and prevailed narrowly from a Lucinda Russell-trained odds-on favourite at Sedgefield.
2 (2) (10/1 -11%) Beau Della	10 10/1(-11%)	(2) Beau Della 10/1, Mount Nelson mare. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Vieux Lille. Noteworthy newcomer. Third foal; dam unraced sister to point winner Commanding Spirit.
6 (6) (22/1 -57%) Caledonian Pearl	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Caledonian Pearl 22/1, Nathaniel filly who shaped better than the result at Huntingdon on debut but failed to back it up at Kelso 49 days ago. Others make more appeal. Beaten 11l (good) and 23l (soft) in two bumpers, both times under Patrick Wadge.
7 (7) (22/1 -38%) Lizzie Luna	22 22/1(-38%)	(7) Lizzie Luna 22/1, Telescope filly. Dam placed in bumpers. Market check advised on debut. First foal; dam third in a bumper, half-sister to a point winner; market check suggested.

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19:40 Musselburgh NH Flat Race (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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REFLECTION OF YOU changed hands for a whopping 140,000 pounds in November after scoring on her only point-to-point start in good style the previous month. Lucinda Russell's five-year-old is related to plenty of winners and could make a big impression on her debut under Rules. Sagonige got up by a neck at Sedgefield on Boxing Day when making her racecourse bow and she should make a bold bid under a 7lb penalty. Any market support for Beau Della would also be interesting.

REFLECTION OF YOU cost plenty on the back of a point win and has the potential to be above-average, so she's the most appealing for all that Jewel of Windsor is another interesting recruit from that sphere.

Reflection Of You had JEWEL OF WINDSOR about 10l behind when winning her point but the selection is now with Emmet Mullins.

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (7/2 +30%) Moondharrig	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(12) Moondharrig 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 10/3, very good ¾-length second of 14 to Highland King in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, clear of rest. Can make presence felt. Denied C&D hat-trick latest; now another 7lb higher but only 9th career start.
6 (6) (4/1 -33%) Emeric	4 4/1(-33%)	(6) Emeric 4/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 5 runs last year. Evens, good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has good chance on form. Dual C&D winner; beaten less than 2l last 3 starts and now gets cheekpieces and Keane.
14 (14) (7/1 +56%) Fascinating Shadow	7 7/1(+56%)	(14) Fascinating Shadow 7/1, Course winner. Good fifth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at this course (12f) 14 days ago. Not taken lightly. Losing run for 2 years but some fair runs in defeat and he's a course winner; vulnerable.
1 (1) (8/1 -140%) Celtic Revival	8 8/1(-140%)	(1) Celtic Revival 8/1, 5-time course winner. Five wins from 17 runs last year. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at this course (12f, 12/1) 14 days ago. Enters calculations. Won twice here earlier this year and knocking on the door but best form at 1m4f.
5 (5) (17/2 +58%) Theophilos	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(5) Theophilos 17/2, Respectable twelfth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good to soft, 22/1), left poorly placed. Off 7 months. Makes polytrack debut. 1m1f winner last summer; form dipped when last seen and off 230 days.
2 (2) (10/1 +0%) Garrick Painter	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) Garrick Painter 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, 16/1) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Has work to do. C&D winner from 5lb lower in Dec'; 2nd from 1lb lower in Feb'; return to 1m2f+ may suit.
4 (4) (11/1 -38%) Roman Bull	11 11/1(-38%)	(4) Roman Bull 11/1, Course winner. Last of 11 in handicap at this course (12f, 4/1) 42 days ago. Gained first course win over 1m4f in summer; not as good in 2 runs this winter; trip sharp.
9 (9) (12/1 +25%) Newport	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Newport 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Third of 5 in nursery (8/1) at the Curragh (8f, heavy). Off 17 months. Significantly up in trip. Only beaten 1l on h'cap bow when last seen but missed all of 2023; check market.
8 (8) (12/1 +40%) Free Flow	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Free Flow 12/1, 9/2, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (16f). Off 105 days. Significantly back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 0-9; tailed off over 2m latest; return to this trip and cheekpieces need to spark revival.
11 (11) (14/1 -27%) The Mpex Kid	14 14/1(-27%)	(11) The Mpex Kid 14/1, C&D winner. 50/1, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap at Galway (8.3f, heavy). Off 158 days. Back up in trip. C&D winner in October but well below form twice since; may be high in h'cap; off 158 days.
3 (3) (22/1 -159%) Leading Lion	22 22/1(-159%)	(3) Leading Lion 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Seventh of 13 in juvenile hurdle (25/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 58 days ago, left with too much to do. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer. Promise for the Gosdens in Britain; nothing over hurdles since; player back on the level.
13 (13) (40/1 -21%) Second Girl	40 40/1(-21%)	(13) Second Girl 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in maiden at this C&D (12/1) 65 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form. Not beaten when 2nd in C&D maiden 2 starts ago; not at same level latest but fair mark.
10 (10) (66/1 -32%) Forbidden Planet	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Forbidden Planet 66/1, 20/1, first run since leaving Paul W. Flynn when tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Missed most of the last three years and low key recent return; a lot to prove.
7 (7) (125/1 -213%) Fanaigi Linn	125 125/1(-213%)	(7) Fanaigi Linn 125/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. 10-race maiden and struggled in three runs for this yard; long way behind Emeric latest.

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20:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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EMERIC won three times last year, including twice over C&D, and the booking of Colin Keane and fitting of cheek pieces catches the eye after a number of placed efforts here this year. He's closely matched with Garrick Painter on running behind Yokkell and has losses to recover after failing by half a length to peg back the front-running Walhaan last month. Newport was placed twice as a juvenile and it's interesting that he is kept in training by powerful connections after missing all of last season. Celtic Revival has gained all five career wins here over 1m4f but is also effective over this trip, while Moondharrig has progressed really well here this winter winning twice over C&D.

CELTIC REVIVAL is shaping up well, no extra only late on when second here 2 weeks ago, and can go one better back down in class/trip. Emeric is another who's been knocking on the door, while Moondharrig continues on the upgrade.

Plenty of course specialists here and EMERIC shades the vote having gone close over C&D in each of his last 3 runs

20:30 Dundalk Stakes 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (4/6 +16%) Hans Andersen	0.666667 4/6(+16%)	(5) Hans Andersen 4/6, Useful colt. One win from 2 runs last year. 5/1, tailed-off last of 11 to Vischio in listed race at the Curragh (12f, heavy). Off 152 days. Makes polytrack debut. Has the best form and won fresh last season, so worth taking a chance on. Group 3 winner over 7f on heavy last year but poor behind Vischio when last seen.
6 (6) (7/2 +30%) Shamwari	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(6) Shamwari 7/2, Useful filly. Course winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 23½ lengths seventh of 10 to Sumo Sam in Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft, 16/1). Off 6 months. Course winner over 1m2f but stays this trip; yard been in great form here over the winter.
2 (2) (4/1 +11%) Tyson Fury	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Tyson Fury 4/1, Useful gelding. Course winner. Latest win here in February. 18/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Latest effort best excused and he's likely to bounce back. Won a 2m handicap here in February but well beaten at Newcastle since and has to rebound.
1 (1) (25/1 -150%) Cristal Clere	25 25/1(-150%)	(1) Cristal Clere 25/1, Useful gelding. Course winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. 17/2, last of 6 in minor event at this course (8f) 28 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Course winner over 1m and better for comeback run but is the lowest-rated of these.
4 (4) (25/1 -56%) Gentleman Joe	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Gentleman Joe 25/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 7/1, last of 8 in novice chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, good). Off 7 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Others make more appeal. AW winner as a 3yo and won a novice hurdle last year; has a bit to find on ratings.
3 (3) (28/1 -250%) Vischio	28 28/1(-250%)	(3) Vischio 28/1, Useful mare. Three wins from 8 runs last year. 16/1, career best when winning 11-runner listed race at the Curragh (12f, heavy) by ¾ length from Helvic Dream. Off 152 days. Won a Listed over this trip at the Curragh in heavy ground but is 0-9 on this surface.

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20:30 Dundalk Stakes 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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TYSON FURY won twice over this trip as a three-year-old for Richard Spencer and has been revitalised since joining Denis Hogan here this winter. His second to Elegant Man has been well advertised since before stepping up to two miles to score in good style. The dual-purpose mare Vischio provided trainer Dick Donohoe with a first Listed winner over this trip at the Curragh last November, with Hans Andersen eased to finish tailed off on the testing ground. The latter won the Group 3 2,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown 12 months ago but is speedily bred on the dam side and yet to prove he stays this distance. Shamwari won a maiden here last summer and was runner-up to Tower Of London in a Listed race over this trip at Leopardstown.

HANS ANDERSON was disappointing when last seen but has a good record fresh and appeals as the type to make a better 4yo, so he's marginally preferred to Tyson Fury, whose latest run at Newcastle is easily excused.

Course winner SHAMWARI still has more to give, so can extend her yard's fine recent AW record.

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Tomform Friday 5th April 2024

Races & Results Friday 5th April 2024

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13:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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16:05 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:45 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:55 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:05 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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17:20 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:40 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow

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17:50 Wexford Maiden Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:00 Dundalk Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:10 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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18:20 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:30 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow