1 Saturday 9th April 2022 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 37 Races on Saturday 9th April 2022 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Thirsk, 6 races at Bangor, 8 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Aintree, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:30 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (3.33/1 +52%) Ribeye	3.33 3.33/1(+52%)	(7) Ribeye 3.33/1, Better since upped to 3m and beaten only by one on the up at Wetherby on his latest start in March. Remains a maiden but no reason why he won't give another good account.
6 2nd (6) (2/1 +11%) Post Chaise	2 2/1(+11%)	(6) Post Chaise 2/1, Placed on his only appearance in points and left exploits in maiden hurdles behind to make winning handicap debut at Hereford (21.7f) last month, staying on to lead final 100 yds. Still low-mileage and he may do better again.
9 3rd (9) (11/1 -57%) Songbird's Tale	11 11/1(-57%)	(9) Songbird's Tale 11/1, Sulamani mare who surpassed previous exploits when off the mark on second handicap start at Hexham (23.3f) 23 days ago, getting first run and all out to hold on. Still, expected to remain competitive from 1 lb higher mark.
3 4th (3) (40/1 -100%) Large Action	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Large Action 40/1, Appeared to improve for switch to positive tactics at Catterick (19.3f) 2 starts back, 1 length up when falling last. However, not in anything like the same form at Southwell since.
1 5th (1) (7.5/1 -67%) Bird On The Wire	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(1) Bird On The Wire 7.5/1, Suited by step up in trip when readily off the mark in handicap at Doncaster (24.4f) in January. Similar form both starts since, runner-up at Sedgefield (27f) early last month. Should continue in form.
5 6th (5) (12/1 +14%) Northern Falcon	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Northern Falcon 12/1, Twice placed in bumpers and likely worth a crack at this longer trip judged on efforts in handicaps of late, plugging on when ninth of 15 at Newcastle (20.3f) last time. No forlorn hope.
4 7th (4) (14/1 -75%) Amber Gold	14 14/1(-75%)	(4) Amber Gold 14/1, Iktibas mare who has showed modest form at best in mares' novice/maiden hurdles at up to 21f in recent months. However, she may do better now handicapping tackling this longer trip.
2 8th (2) (5.5/1 +45%) Tartan Cookie	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(2) Tartan Cookie 5.5/1, Responded well to first-time blinkers when opening his account in a C&D handicap in February, drawing clear run-in. Respectable sixth in 9-runner Hexham handicap (23.3f) has followed and mark demands that little bit more.
8 9th (8) (28/1 -133%) Up With The Play	28 28/1(-133%)	(8) Up With The Play 28/1, Fair maiden on the Flat in Ireland who ran up to best when keeping on for third at Hexham (23.3f) 2 starts back. Not in same form tackling 27f trip at Sedgefield since though, and others preferred on balance.
11 10th (11) (50/1 -52%) Yorgunnabeamunky	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Yorgunnabeamunky 50/1, Has yet to better poor form over hurdles and likely set for another struggle here.
10 \|PU\| (10) (22/1 -10%) Our Cilla	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Our Cilla 22/1, Poor maiden handicap hurdler who wasn't disgraced after 8 months off when fourth at Hexham last month, albeit beaten over 16 lengths. More needed if she's to get her head in front here.

LTO Selection:

12:30 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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12:55 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (3/1 +40%) Fix You	3 3/1(+40%)	(9) Fix You 3/1, Foaled February 25. 50,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder filly. Dam 7f-1m winner. Well worth a check in the betting for clues.
3 2nd (3) (9/1 +10%) King's Crown	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) King's Crown 9/1, Foaled March 15. £22,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner gelding. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. May be best watched on debut unless market vibes are particularly positive.
2 3rd (2) (7.5/1 +6%) Honour Your Dreams	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(2) Honour Your Dreams 7.5/1, Foaled March 29. €24,000 foal, 20,000 gns yearling, Dream Ahead colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Oil On Canvas. Dam, 5.5f winner who stayed 7.5f, sister to useful winner up to 1m Magritte.
7 4th (7) (3.33/1 +33%) Pride Of Yorkshire	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(7) Pride Of Yorkshire 3.33/1, Foaled February 23. £60,000 yearling, Zoustar colt. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Up In Time. Yard have made a very bright start to the campaign and he's a newcomer worthy of a second look.
5 5th (5) (14/1 -27%) Northcliff	14 14/1(-27%)	(5) Northcliff 14/1, Foaled March 24. €26,000 foal, Dandy Man colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Parisiac. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 7f/7.6f winner Dan Troop out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Full Mandate.
6 6th (6) (5.5/1 -65%) Paddy Brunty	5.5 5.5/1(-65%)	(6) Paddy Brunty 5.5/1, Foaled May 10. €42,000 foal, Dandy Man colt. Half-brother to useful 5f winner Delizia and winner up to 7f Bowman. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 5f winner Dominica. One to consider on debut.
1 7th (1) (5/1 -11%) Dyed In The Wool	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Dyed In The Wool 5/1, Foaled March 6. €80,000 yearling, Showcasing colt. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner out of useful US 6f (minor stakes) winner Princess Janie. Market should prove a useful guide on debut.
8 8th (8) (25/1 -79%) Whisky Mcgonagall	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Whisky Mcgonagall 25/1, Foaled February 24. £29,000 yearling, Camacho colt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 5.4f Hamish McGonagall. Betting should guide with yard also saddling Northcliff.
4 9th (4) (22/1 +33%) Nifaliophobia	22 22/1(+33%)	(4) Nifaliophobia 22/1, Foaled March 27. £36,000 yearling, Zoffany colt. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Highbrow out of half-sister to Irish 2000 Guineas winner Power.

LTO Selection:

12:55 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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13:00 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (0.4/1 +35%) Git Maker	0.4 0.4/1(+35%)	(1) Git Maker 0.4/1, Off mark at fourth attempt in Irish points and has made a promising start under Rules, winning Chepstow maiden before defying penalty at Carlisle. Not disgraced up in trip on handicap debut at Sandown (form working out) and boasts strong claims back in novice company.
7 2nd (7) (11/1 -38%) Whelans Bridge	11 11/1(-38%)	(7) Whelans Bridge 11/1, £32,000 buy after winning the second of his 2 starts in Irish points last spring. Shaped much better than the distance beaten suggests on last month's hurdling debut over C&D, and will improve.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -167%) Kidman	12 12/1(-167%)	(3) Kidman 12/1, Twice-raced maiden who again ran to fair level when third of 5 in novice hurdle at Kelso (16.2f, good to soft) 14 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in distance and needs considering.
4 4th (4) (9/1 -13%) Shighness	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Shighness 9/1, Bumper winner who has got better with each run over hurdles, opening her account in 10-runner maiden at Wetherby (21.2f, heavy) 33 days ago, staying on to lead near finish. That was a weak affair, but she may do better still.
2 5th (2) (6/1 +63%) Geordies Dream	6 6/1(+63%)	(2) Geordies Dream 6/1, No fluke about his 28/1 Kelso bumper success back in April and enhanced his form when runner-up under a penalty at Ayr on return. Satisfactory start over hurdles when third over 2m here in December, but went backwards at Ayr last time.
6 6th (6) (200/1 -100%) That Ships Sailed	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) That Ships Sailed 200/1, Behind all 3 starts in bumpers and just poor form at best over hurdles. Has a breathing op since last seen 9 months ago.
5 7th (5) (150/1 -127%) Teescomponentsfly	150 150/1(-127%)	(5) Teescomponentsfly 150/1, Fair Flat winner for David Barron but was well held sent hurdling at Wetherby 18 days ago.

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13:00 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (28/1 -56%) Prospect	28 28/1(-56%)	(8) Prospect 28/1, Unreliable type. 28/1, possibly in need of run on back of 6 months off when eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) on yard debut 12 days ago. May be sharper with that behind him and 1 lb lower now.
5 2nd (5) (4/1 +11%) Shallow Hal	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Shallow Hal 4/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable third of 13 in handicap (7/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 8 days ago, not ideally placed. Arrives fit and in form and claims if proving as effective from lower turf mark.
15 3rd (15) (10/1 +38%) The Armed Man	10 10/1(+38%)	(15) The Armed Man 10/1, 4-time C&D winner but winless since 2020 and ended last season below his best. Worth noting he has gone well fresh in the past however, and operating 10 lb below last winning mark on return so not ruled out.
4 4th (4) (10/1 -25%) Thornaby Pearl	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Thornaby Pearl 10/1, Landed a pair of 6f handicaps upon joining this yard last term. Solid seventh in Ayr Bronze Cup in September and may of found run on AW coming too soon just 7 days later. Possible she can do better again this term.
3 5th (3) (5.5/1 +45%) Ghathanfar	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(3) Ghathanfar 5.5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form eighth of 18 in handicap (14/1) at Doncaster (6f, good) 13 days ago. Mark has heased a little more at least.
6 6th (6) (28/1 -12%) Mr Trick	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Mr Trick 28/1, 28/1, first run since leaving Richard Hannon when twelfth of 18 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good) 13 days ago. That was his first start for 6 months and this should reveal more.
7 7th (7) (3/1 +33%) Deputy	3 3/1(+33%)	(7) Deputy 3/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. 11/2, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy) in October, beaten only by an improving sort. Worth a look on return/yard debut.
9 8th (9) (33/1 -50%) Spice Store	33 33/1(-50%)	(9) Spice Store 33/1, Lightly raced maiden who ran best race when fourth on handicap debut at Kempton (1m) in November, her effort flattening out late on. Drop back to sprinting worth exploring on yard debut and well worth a check in the betting.
13 9th (13) (22/1 -10%) Singe Anglais	22 22/1(-10%)	(13) Singe Anglais 22/1, Latest win at Ripon in September. Below form eighth of 13 in handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (6f) when last seen in October. Market should guide on return to action.
14 10th (14) (33/1 -106%) Athollblair Boy	33 33/1(-106%)	(14) Athollblair Boy 33/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 9/1, shaped better than bare result when fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 12 days ago, blindfld removed late and making challenge wider than other principals. One to keep an eye on.
10 11th (10) (33/1 -50%) Sir Benedict	33 33/1(-50%)	(10) Sir Benedict 33/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 5/1, last of 4 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 72 days ago. Others more persuasive.
12 12th (12) (25/1 -25%) Teruntum Star	25 25/1(-25%)	(12) Teruntum Star 25/1, 300/1, held little chance at the weights when 13½ lengths eleventh of 15 to King's Lynn in listed race at Doncaster (6f, soft) when last seen in November. This more suitable on return but others appeal more.
11 13th (11) (8/1 -14%) Ginato	8 8/1(-14%)	(11) Ginato 8/1, Kept busy on AW since the turn of the year, albeit seemingly not running on when just touched off at Newcastle (6f) latest. Should continue in form but not one to take short odds about.
2 14th (2) (10/1 +0%) Strongbowe	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) Strongbowe 10/1, C&D winner. Below form ninth of 20 in handicap at York (7f, soft) when last seen in October, brief headway 3f out but no further impression. Interesting what the maket makes of him n return to action.
1 15th (1) (33/1 -65%) Fox Hill	33 33/1(-65%)	(1) Fox Hill 33/1, C&D winner. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good) when last seen in July, snatched up inside final 1f and not recover. Underfoot conditions will hold no fears on return but she has often needed first run of season.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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13:37 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5.5/1 -65%) Go On Chez	5.5 5.5/1(-65%)	(3) Go On Chez 5.5/1, Showed nothing over hurdles but different proposition as a chaser, winning around 3m at Uttoxeter and Cartmel last summer. Good chance of a hat-trick if primed after an absence.
1 2nd (1) (4/1 -78%) Edmond Dantes	4 4/1(-78%)	(1) Edmond Dantes 4/1, Made a successful chase debut at Market Rasen in February. Going well when falling 3 out over C&D next time and good second back at Market Rasen 10 days ago. Obvious chance.
5 3rd (5) (3.33/1 +61%) Loughermore	3.33 3.33/1(+61%)	(5) Loughermore 3.33/1, Yet to really threaten this term, his jumping leftting him down when well-held fourth of 12 at Kelso (21.5f) 5 days ago. Others are preferred.
6 4th (6) (2.5/1 +55%) Sir Apollo	2.5 2.5/1(+55%)	(6) Sir Apollo 2.5/1, Ran best race under a much more positive ride when second in C&D handicap 29 days ago. A danger to all if pulling out a bit more for first-time cheekpieces.
4 5th (4) (18/1 +10%) Darius Des Sources	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) Darius Des Sources 18/1, Off the mark over fences at Ayr last season but has been pulled up on 5 of his 6 starts since. Remains to be seen if a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) and wind op make any difference.
2 \|PU\| (2) (7/1 +13%) Broomfields Kan	7 7/1(+13%)	(2) Broomfields Kan 7/1, Modest chaser. Good second at Ayr in February. Better than result (unable to recover after mistake 3 out) when fifth over C&D 3 weeks ago.
8 \|PU\| (8) (14/1 -87%) Begoodtoyourself	14 14/1(-87%)	(8) Begoodtoyourself 14/1, Remains a maiden under Rules following 20 attempts, although he can be forgiven his latest distant fourth at Market Rasen after being badly hampered early on.
9 \|PU\| (9) (50/1 +0%) Oh No	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Oh No 50/1, Temperamental sort who has failed to complete this season, fading into a remote fourth prior to unseating at the last at Hexham latest. Not hard to look elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

13:37 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 25f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
19 1st (19) (5.5/1 +0%) Party Business	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(19) Party Business 5.5/1, Landed an Ascot maiden hurdle (21.6f) in December and having shaped better than form figures suggest next 2 starts he ran a cracker without being seen to anything like best effect when fifth in the Martin Pipe last time, coming home strongly. One to bear in mind.
9 2nd (9) (16/1 +27%) Ilikedwayurthinkin	16 16/1(+27%)	(9) Ilikedwayurthinkin 16/1, Useful hurdler/chaser at his best who proved he's still a force in this sphere when 9 lengths sixth in last month's Martin Pipe. Eased 1 lb subsequently but he may just prove vulnerable to some less exposed sorts once more.
6 3rd (6) (18/1 -29%) Mill Green	18 18/1(-29%)	(6) Mill Green 18/1, Fairly low-mileage 10-y-o who scored over fences at Ffos Las back in May and arrives here in good order, career-best display when third in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham last month. Should give another good account from 2 lb higher.
1 4th (1) (10/1 +38%) Beauport	10 10/1(+38%)	(1) Beauport 10/1, Won the EBF Final at Sandown last March and improved further this campaign, filling runners-up spot 3 times prior to deservedly resuming winning ways at Uttoxeter (20f) 3 weeks (pulling long way clear with runner-up). Has to be of interest again from 6 lb higher mark.
13 5th (13) (33/1 +0%) Coeur Serein	33 33/1(+0%)	(13) Coeur Serein 33/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who ran well considering he was caught up in early interference when eighth in the Pertemps Final on his latest outing. Mark goes unchanged and he should give another good account.
16 6th (16) (5/1 +44%) Serious Charges	5 5/1(+44%)	(16) Serious Charges 5/1, Very promising sort who continues to go from strength-to-strength, completing hat-trick on handicap debut with ease at Uttoxeter (23.3f) last month. Handicapper has reacted with 13 lb rise but this low-mileage sort shouldn't be underestimated.
7 7th (7) (33/1 -32%) Saint D'oroux	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Saint D'oroux 33/1, Much improved for his new yard, landing 21f Kelso handicap before excellent second in the Morebattle Hurdle (2m) back at that venue last month, staying on well. Does have a career-high mark to contend with now, though. Up in trip.
3 8th (3) (33/1 -32%) J'ai Froid	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) J'ai Froid 33/1, Enjoyed a highly productive hurdles campaign last term, landing 4 staying handicaps prior to finishing runner-up in this race final start. Has displayed some promise over fences in recent months but interesting connections' return to hurdling from what remains a workable mark.
15 9th (15) (7.5/1 +6%) Remastered	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(15) Remastered 7.5/1, Smart chaser who comes here on back of fair fourth in Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock. Had wind op and shouldn't be underestimated now reverted to hurdles off a much lower mark with yard going along very nicely.
5 \|F\| (5) (12/1 +0%) Dans Le Vent	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Dans Le Vent 12/1, Bagged valuable 3m Haydock handicap in November and again ran well when third behind Green Book at Sandown (23.5f) in February. Never in the mix in the Coral Cup latest but he ran well in a Grade 3 handicap over shorter at this meeting 12 months ago.
11 10th (11) (28/1 +15%) Whatsnotoknow	28 28/1(+15%)	(11) Whatsnotoknow 28/1, Arrives on a long losing run, but hard to knock his efforts in ultra-competitive handicaps at Leopardstown/Cheltenham (both at 3m) in recent months. Cannot be ruled out for each-way purposes.
8 11th (8) (4.5/1 +10%) Winter Fog	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(8) Winter Fog 4.5/1, Low-mileage 8-y-o who landed a Limerick maiden (19.2f) 12 months ago and much-improved in handicaps for new yard, impressing with change of pace to get into contention when fourth in last month's Pertemps Final. Remains unexposed and shortlisted.
4 12th (4) (33/1 +34%) Christopher Wood	33 33/1(+34%)	(4) Christopher Wood 33/1, Winless this term but he did run right up to his best when runner-up in class 2 handicap at Ascot (19.2f) in February. Not disgraced sixth in Coral Cup subsequently but this step up to 3m not sure to suit.
22 13th (22) (12/1 +60%) Pounding Poet	12 12/1(+60%)	(22) Pounding Poet 12/1, Landed back-to-back handicap hurdles last spring and improved further in defeat thereafter, pulling clear with another low-mileage sort when second over 20f here in December. May of found Newbury coming too quick later that month but freshened up since and he's completely unexposed at 3m.
10 14th (10) (12/1 +25%) If The Cap Fits	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) If The Cap Fits 12/1, Really smart hurdler/chaser at his best who wasn't disgraced when sixth in the Pertemps at Cheltenham last month, albeit only really making late gains. Blinkers again the headgear of choice but others appeal more for win purposes.
21 \|PU\| (21) (33/1 +0%) Master Debonair	33 33/1(+0%)	(21) Master Debonair 33/1, Grade 2 novice hurdle winner at Ascot in 2019 who ran best race for present yard when runner-up at Taunton (19f) in January. Not disgraced when third at Wincanton (21.3f) subsequently and he's worth a crack at this longer trip. Cheekpieces fitted.
12 \|PU\| (12) (40/1 +0%) Emitom	40 40/1(+0%)	(12) Emitom 40/1, Smart hurdler in his pomp but he's failed to convince over fences/hurdles this campaign, in trouble some way out when pulled up in Grade 2 Rendlesham at Haydock (24.2f, heavy) in February. Others make greater appeal.
18 \|PU\| (18) (50/1 -52%) Flash The Steel	50 50/1(-52%)	(18) Flash The Steel 50/1, Career-best effort when landing Newbury handicap (20.5f) in November 2020. Missed all of last year and pulled up both starts upon returning, albeit not given a hard time when out of contention at Kelso recently. Still, this a tough enough ask on balance.
17 \|PU\| (17) (66/1 -32%) The Cob	66 66/1(-32%)	(17) The Cob 66/1, Three-time winner last season (latterly at Grade 3 level) and performed with credit on 2 of his 4 starts this term, fourth in competitive Sandown handicap (23.5f) on penultimate run. However, needs to shrug off a lesser display at Cheltenham latest. Blinkers go on.
14 \|PU\| (14) (150/1 -275%) Whirling Dervish	150 150/1(-275%)	(14) Whirling Dervish 150/1, Backed up his much-improved Thurles success when fifth in this race 12 months ago but he arrives here having been out of sorts over hurdles/fences in recent months. Others more persuasive despite reduced mark.
20 \|PU\| (20) (200/1 -203%) Bushypark	200 200/1(-203%)	(20) Bushypark 200/1, Completed superb 5-timer over hurdles last term and scored readily on his Kelso chasing debut/return. Poor twice since however, finishing tamely on both occasions but given a break ahead of this switch back to hurdling.

LTO Selection:

13:45 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/1 +0%) Vintage Fizz	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Vintage Fizz 4/1, Gradual improver over hurdles, running his best race yet despite a late error when keeping on for second at Sedgefield (19.8f) in March. Remains unexposed and fancied to feature.
4 2nd (4) (14/1 +13%) Not Sure	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Not Sure 14/1, Runner-up in a bumper. Fair form over hurdles last spring but he hasn't been in the same form in a trio of handicaps so far this campaign, pulled up at Exeter (18.5f) in January. Mark has eased further.
5 3rd (5) (6/1 -9%) Taragrace	6 6/1(-9%)	(5) Taragrace 6/1, Improved to land pair of novice handicap hurdles at up to 17f since the turn of the year but unable to complete the hat-trick tackling a class 2 handicap at Kelso (2m) 2 weeks ago. Return to calmer waters rates an obvious plus.
14 4th (14) (8.5/1 +58%) Money For Jam	8.5 8.5/1(+58%)	(14) Money For Jam 8.5/1, Fourth only start in points and offered little all 3 starts in novice/maiden hurdles. Hard to fancy operating from out of the weights on handicap debut.
6 5th (6) (18/1 -140%) Follow Your Fire	18 18/1(-140%)	(6) Follow Your Fire 18/1, Regained winning thread at Hexham (2m) back in June and largely consistent since, running well to finish third on back of 5 months off at Sedgefield (19.8f) in March. Remains on last winning mark and likely to go well again.
10 6th (10) (14/1 -17%) Maisiebella	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Maisiebella 14/1, Low-mileage mare who was all the better for her belated return in February when just failing to reel in re-opposing Taragrace at Carlisle (17f) in March. Return to further a plus on that evidence.
2 7th (2) (18/1 -13%) Beach Break	18 18/1(-13%)	(2) Beach Break 18/1, Largely struggled to make an impact over hurdles during second half of 2021 but did run with credit a couple of times on Flat around the turn of the year. However, again well held over hurdles on latest start last month.
11 8th (11) (50/1 -79%) Classic Tune	50 50/1(-79%)	(11) Classic Tune 50/1, Veteran who returned to form from reduced mark when third at Southwell (20.4f) in January, edged out close home. Proved too free when last of 15 at Uttoxeter since but form is up and down in any case.
3 9th (3) (7.5/1 +0%) Lucky Lover Boy	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(3) Lucky Lover Boy 7.5/1, Flat/multiple hurdles winner earlier in career who has plummeted in weights and ran best race for a while when fourth in 13-runner Carlisle handicap (17f) 3 weeks ago. Possible he can build on that now.
7 \|F\| (7) (12/1 -71%) Atjima	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Atjima 12/1, Fair bumper winner who has shaped with definite promise in mares' novice/maiden hurdles in recent months, midfield in 15-runner event at Wincanton (15.2f) latest. Very much the type to do better now handicapping up in trip.
8 10th (8) (2.75/1 +50%) Line Of Descent	2.75 2.75/1(+50%)	(8) Line Of Descent 2.75/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¾m). Acquired by new yard for135,000 gns in October and promise when fourth in 9-runner juvenile hurdle at Newbury (2m) in December. Not in same form at Hereford next time but still early days and gets handy 4-y-o allowance on handicap bow.
13 11th (13) (33/1 +18%) Richardson	33 33/1(+18%)	(13) Richardson 33/1, Found some improvement when off the mark in 2½m Uttoxeter handicap (heavy) in December 2020. However, not in anything like the same form in handful of starts thereafter last year. Returns from 11 months off now.
9 12th (9) (80/1 -142%) Robeam	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) Robeam 80/1, Offered little in 3 starts over hurdles for current yard and easy enough to look elsewhere for all his mark is easing all the time.
12 \|PU\| (12) (50/1 -79%) Boys Of Wexford	50 50/1(-79%)	(12) Boys Of Wexford 50/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points. Showed a bit when seventh of 15 in 2m Warwick novice in November but not scaled same heights all 3 starts since. Not the easiest to weigh up.

LTO Selection:

13:55 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/1 -22%) Run This Way	11 11/1(-22%)	(4) Run This Way 11/1, Pontefract winner in October who wasn't disgraced bidding to follow up from 6 lb higher at Newcastle later that month. Ran well on her reappearance last season and could do the same this time around as a sprinter. Respected.
13 2nd (13) (28/1 -133%) After John	28 28/1(-133%)	(13) After John 28/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Catterick (6f, soft). Off 165 days. First run for yard after leaving Harvey Bastiman and has enough to prove.
5 3rd (5) (7.5/1 +6%) Yukon Mission	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(5) Yukon Mission 7.5/1, Doubled her tally at Pontefract in October. Failed to match that form when only fourth of 10 in 6f handicap at Catterick (soft) on final start, but not ruled out on this return to action.
9 4th (9) (5/1 +29%) Dream Together	5 5/1(+29%)	(9) Dream Together 5/1, C&D winner who was stretched by the 1f longer trip when seventh of 15 in handicap at Redcar (7f, soft, 50/1), unable to sustain effort. Off 158 days. Can make presence felt back at 6f.
1 5th (1) (33/1 -65%) John Kirkup	33 33/1(-65%)	(1) John Kirkup 33/1, Course winner who was well below form on final run for Michael Dods last season. Reappears from a mark 4 lb below his last winning one.
10 6th (10) (22/1 -57%) As If By Chance	22 22/1(-57%)	(10) As If By Chance 22/1, Finally got off the mark in a weak novice event at Redcar (6f, good) in September, always holding on. Off 6 months and more needed back in a handicap.
12 7th (12) (8/1 -23%) Stallone	8 8/1(-23%)	(12) Stallone 8/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2019. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, heavy, 2/1), helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Off 173 days but could figure returning from same mark.
3 8th (3) (4.5/1 +55%) Barney's Bay	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(3) Barney's Bay 4.5/1, Went off the boil after winning a Southwell maiden/C&D handicap early last season. May have benefited from a break but his yard remains quiet.
11 9th (11) (9/1 +0%) True Mason	9 9/1(+0%)	(11) True Mason 9/1, Not straightforward but has run creditably all 3 starts since returning from 4 months off and remains on a good mark.
6 10th (6) (16/1 +0%) Kraken Power	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Kraken Power 16/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020 and was below form on first run since leaving Iain Jardine at Newcastle (5f) in November. Off since.
8 11th (8) (40/1 -82%) Impeller	40 40/1(-82%)	(8) Impeller 40/1, 8/1, excuses when 18¾ lengths seventh of 11 to Yukon Mission in handicap at Pontefract (6f, heavy), doing too much too soon. Off 173 days and yard still fairly quiet.
2 12th (2) (5/1 +17%) Prince Of Bel Lir	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Prince Of Bel Lir 5/1, Made a successful reappearance last season but ended it out of sorts, so returns with something to prove.
14 13th (14) (14/1 -65%) Seas Of Elzaam	14 14/1(-65%)	(14) Seas Of Elzaam 14/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021, but wasn't seen to best effect when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 45 days ago, left poorly placed. Not one to write off.
7 14th (7) (22/1 +12%) Le Cheval Rapide	22 22/1(+12%)	(7) Le Cheval Rapide 22/1, Redcar novice winner who was well held in a handicap at Ayr (6f) on final start 6 months ago. Has had a breathing operation since.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (2.5/1 +55%) Morozov Cocktail	2.5 2.5/1(+55%)	(4) Morozov Cocktail 2.5/1, Off the mark in novices' handicap chase at Wetherby (24.2f) on Boxing Day but inconsistent since. One of better efforts (blinkered) when runner-up at Hexham (31.9f) 23 days ago. Needs to back that up.
3 2nd (3) (8.5/1 +0%) Devour	8.5 8.5/1(+0%)	(3) Devour 8.5/1, Won first start in a handicap over hurdles at Wetherby in October 2020. Largely below form since, although shaped well on chase debut when third of 4 in novice at Perth (23.8f) in May. Off since.
2 3rd (2) (4/1 +0%) Scottish Accent	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Scottish Accent 4/1, Scored in handicap chase at Kelso (20f) in January and good second at Carlisle next time. Not seen to best effect back at latter course 13 days ago, so could return to form with visor reapplied.
5 4th (5) (3.5/1 +13%) Rapid Raider	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(5) Rapid Raider 3.5/1, Went on to land a hat-trick earlier in the season following a wind operation. Creditable runner-up efforts last 2 starts, just failing over C&D 17 days ago, and he can go well again.
1 5th (1) (5.5/1 +8%) Chanting Hill	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(1) Chanting Hill 5.5/1, Low-mileage 8-y-o who scored for the first time away from Kelso when off the mark for the season in handicap at Catterick (25.2f) last month. Went amiss when pulled up before first at Carlisle 13 days ago.
6 6th (6) (5/1 -100%) Lough Salt	5 5/1(-100%)	(6) Lough Salt 5/1, Dual hurdles last winner who finally came good over fences when edging ahead at Doncaster (3m) in February. Backed that up with an impressive win at same C&D 22 days ago. Still well treated on old form.

LTO Selection:

14:15 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (2.5/1 +17%) Three Stripe Life	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(10) Three Stripe Life 2.5/1, Fourth in the Champion Bumper last year and very positive start over hurdles, successful at Fairyhouse before a trio of runner-up efforts in Grade 1 company, latest in the Ballymore (21f) at the Cheltenham Festival. Sets the standard and remains unexposed at this trip.
6 2nd (6) (16/1 +0%) Might I	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Might I 16/1, Impressive when making successful return/hurdles bow at Newton Abbot. No disgrace in being unable to live with Constitution Hill at Sandown and ran another good race behind Jonbon in the Rossington Main at Haydock last time. Returns with his yard going well and he's another each-way player.
8 3rd (8) (5.5/1 +31%) North Lodge	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(8) North Lodge 5.5/1, Son of Presenting who built on his C&D debut win when landing a Grade 2 at Cheltenham at the end of January. Shaped best under a 5 lb penalty when beaten only by a very narrow margin by Nells Son at Kelso and is capable of better still back up in trip.
7 4th (7) (28/1 +0%) Nells Son	28 28/1(+0%)	(7) Nells Son 28/1, Useful dual bumper scorer who jumped much better than previously when doubling his hurdles tally in 9-runner Grade 2 at Kelso (18.1f, soft) 35 days ago, by short head from North Lodge. Step back up in trip will suit, and he's not without each-way hope.
13 5th (13) (250/1 -150%) Saint Riquier	250 250/1(-150%)	(13) Saint Riquier 250/1, Fair 11f Flat winner in France. Runner-up on 3 of his 6 starts over timber and wasn't disgraced on his handicap debut at Ascot (15.7f) 13 days ago, but he's easily opposed at this level.
3 6th (3) (5.5/1 +21%) Good Risk At All	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(3) Good Risk At All 5.5/1, Smart in bumpers, winning a brace of listed events. Took a bit longer than expected to click over hurdles but he created an excellent impression when landing a 19.3f Ascot handicap 49 days ago with plenty in hand. Capable of a lot more improvement.
2 7th (2) (12/1 +14%) Colonel Mustard	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Colonel Mustard 12/1, Useful hurdler who boasts some strong novice form and ran a cracker switched to a handicap when third of 26 in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival (16.8f) 22 days ago. Steps up in trip in a first-time hood here and he has to be respected.
1 \|F\| (1) (80/1 -142%) Captain Conby	80 80/1(-142%)	(1) Captain Conby 80/1, Progressed again to gain swift compensation for his December mishap when landing 6-runner novice in good style at Punchestown in January. Good third up in grade at Thurles (20.7f) since but this asks for more.
11 \|PU\| (11) (4.5/1 -29%) Walking On Air	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(11) Walking On Air 4.5/1, Well-bred 5-y-o who showed plenty when runner-up in a Kempton bumper and looked potentially smart in making a winning start over hurdles at Newbury (16.3f) in January, jumping fluently and quickening clear from 2 out. Off since but rates an exciting prospect.
12 \|PU\| (12) (7/1 +22%) Elle Est Belle	7 7/1(+22%)	(12) Elle Est Belle 7/1, Useful dual bumper winner who stepped up markedly on hurdles debut form to land listed mares' novice at Newbury in November. Not disgraced behind Jonbon in the Kennel Gate prior to resuming winning ways in the Sidney Banks at Huntingdon (19.6f). Respected.
9 \|PU\| (9) (8.5/1 +23%) Stage Star	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(9) Stage Star 8.5/1, Highly-promising bumper winner who won his first 3 starts over hurdles, including the Grade 1 Challow at Newbury. Folded tamely in the Ballymore at the Cheltenham Festival last time though, so has a bit to prove just 3 weeks on from that. Hooded.
4 \|PU\| (4) (200/1 +0%) Great Heart'jac	200 200/1(+0%)	(4) Great Heart'jac 200/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and stepped up on his hurdling debut form when narrowly denied in a Doncaster novice (16.6f) in January. Ran to only a similar level at Newbury last time though, so easily passed over in this grade.

LTO Selection:

14:25 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:33 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (9/1 -20%) Cenotice	9 9/1(-20%)	(4) Cenotice 9/1, Opened chase account at Perth last July after 22 months off and has continued in decent nick, resuming winning ways at Newcastle before second at Ludlow. Found things too competitive at Carlisle last time but should make more of an impact down in grade.
7 2nd (7) (12/1 +14%) Billingsley	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Billingsley 12/1, Returned to form when accounting for 5 rivals under this rider at Ffos Las (2m) in February. Rather disappointing after an 8 lb rise at Leicester last month and almost certainly found the race coming too soon 2 days later over this C&D. Work to do.
3 3rd (3) (8/1 -14%) Twotwothree	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Twotwothree 8/1, Ended 2020/21 campaign on a winning note at Wetherby and not disgraced on completed starts this season (over hurdles). Done for finishing speed as much as anything at Doncaster last month and cheekpieces now tried switched back over fences.
1 4th (1) (2.5/1 +9%) Ecume Atlantique	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(1) Ecume Atlantique 2.5/1, Fairly useful in France and despite having been pulled up on his last 3 starts for Emmanuel Clayeux, made a successful return from 15 months off at Wetherby 18 days ago. Nudged up 2 lb and sure to be in the mix again.
2 5th (2) (6/1 +8%) Katpoli	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) Katpoli 6/1, Scored twice over fences in 2019/20 but has been disappointing (made mistakes) since returning from a lengthy absence this season. Blinkers now tried and he continues to tumble in the weights with showing much sign of taking advantage.
5 \|U\| (5) (3.5/1 +13%) Costly Diamond	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(5) Costly Diamond 3.5/1, Strong-travelling front-running chaser who was better than ever when scoring at Sedgefield in September. Faced a stiff task when finishing last of 4 in a listed event at Leicester in January but has to be taken seriously back in a handicap with Hughes booked.
8 \|U\| (8) (5/1 +9%) Ar Mest	5 5/1(+9%)	(8) Ar Mest 5/1, Exploits distinctly mixed for host of trainers this term but confirmed himself back in better heart when second for new yard at Newcastle in February. Similar form but outbattled by his sole rival back there 29 days ago and others look more well treated.
6 \|PU\| (6) (33/1 -83%) Instant Replay	33 33/1(-83%)	(6) Instant Replay 33/1, Bagged his fourth win at Sedgefield in September. Not at that level since, let down by his jumping on his last couple of starts so percentage call is to look elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

14:33 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Thirsk Stakes (Class 3) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (1.5/1 -9%) Mutasaabeq	1.5 1.5/1(-9%)	(3) Mutasaabeq 1.5/1, Superbly-bred colt who has won 3 times over this trip in small-field scenarios. Excuses for his defeat in messy running of the Celebration Mile when last seen and good record fresh bodes well. Big run on the cards.
5 2nd (5) (2.5/1 +0%) Symbolize	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(5) Symbolize 2.5/1, Only 2 wins to his name, although several good runs in valuable 7f handicaps last term while also landing that second victory in a small-field C&D event in August. No surprise to see him go well again on return.
2 3rd (2) (6/1 +20%) Rhoscolyn	6 6/1(+20%)	(2) Rhoscolyn 6/1, Much improved for this yard last year, racking up a hat-trick in handicaps around 7f in early-summer and several good efforts in stronger races after. Not seen to best effect at Ascot final start and could well have more to offer in 2022.
1 4th (1) (12/1 -71%) Bielsa	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) Bielsa 12/1, Raced alone on stand side when landing Ayr Gold Cup in September, landing the big sprint handicap he'd been threatening to win for a while. Should be better for Doncaster return 14 days ago and while 7f might not be his trip he may get away with it in a potentially-messy small-field scenario.
4 5th (4) (4/1 +47%) Rhythm Master	4 4/1(+47%)	(4) Rhythm Master 4/1, Debut winner at Haydock over 6f then placed in the Morny and Mill Reef in 2020. Patchy record last year, although ran well in the Jersey over this trip and signed off with a fine effort in big-field listed Doncaster event in first-time visor. New trainer has made a promising start.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Thirsk Stakes (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (3.5/1 -40%) See The Sea	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(2) See The Sea 3.5/1, Fluent-jumping front runner who landed a hat-trick under this rider in the autumn. Returns from a break and could get an easy lead here, so she may take some catching.
1 2nd (1) (1.25/1 +44%) Brief Times	1.25 1.25/1(+44%)	(1) Brief Times 1.25/1, Won first 2 hurdles starts before excellent second at Wincanton on his handicap bow in December. Only mid-field when favourite for 17-runner event at Kempton last time but isn't yet fully exposed. Tongue-tied for first time.
4 3rd (4) (1.38/1 +8%) Byzantine Empire	1.38 1.38/1(+8%)	(4) Byzantine Empire 1.38/1, Scored at Doncaster in December and ran well when third at Musselburgh 15 days ago. Largely consistent type and he should give another good account.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Aintree Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (3.5/1 +13%) Gentleman De Mee	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(5) Gentleman De Mee 3.5/1, Winning hurdler who continues to progress as a chaser, seeing off his only serious rival with the minimum of fuss at Thurles in February before following up in bloodless fashion in Grade 3 at Navan 5 weeks ago. Likely to improve further, he's high on the shortlist.
2 2nd (2) (0.57/1 +10%) Edwardstone	0.57 0.57/1(+10%)	(2) Edwardstone 0.57/1, A thoroughly likeable sort who took his winning sequence to 5 when landing the Arkle (his second win at Grade 1 level) at Cheltenham last month. Timeform's joint top-rated British novice chaser this season, he looks the one they all have to beat.
7 3rd (7) (4.5/1 +10%) Third Time Lucki	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(7) Third Time Lucki 4.5/1, Third chase success when easily taking a Doncaster Grade 2 in January but he finished behind Edwardstone in Henry VIII at Sandown and Kingmaker at Warwick either side of that.
3 4th (3) (50/1 +24%) For Pleasure	50 50/1(+24%)	(3) For Pleasure 50/1, Front runner who opened chase account in 3-runner Plumpton novice (17f) in December. However he's failed to complete in 2 out of his last 3 starts since, well beaten having been unable to dominate in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham last month. Looks out of his depth.
6 5th (6) (40/1 +20%) Mick Pastor	40 40/1(+20%)	(6) Mick Pastor 40/1, Already a four-time winner over fences this term but has rather been found wanting on his last 2 starts, unable to live with Third Time Lucki in Grade 2 at Cheltenham back in November. Will undoubtedly find this tougher.
1 6th (1) (22/1 +33%) Amarillo Sky	22 22/1(+33%)	(1) Amarillo Sky 22/1, Done little wrong since going chasing, gaining second small-field victory in emphatic fashion at Newbury (16.4f) in February. Unable to quite back that improvement up in the Grand Annual last month and likely he will come up short on this occasion.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Aintree Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:08 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (6.5/1 +24%) Oceans Red	6.5 6.5/1(+24%)	(10) Oceans Red 6.5/1, Poor maiden hurdler. Also well-held third in 21f Sedgefield handicap on chase debut 5 weeks ago but this ex-pointer does have the potential for better in this sphere.
7 2nd (7) (2.75/1 +69%) On The Platform	2.75 2.75/1(+69%)	(7) On The Platform 2.75/1, Made the frame all 4 starts over fences. Hasn't quite seen out 3m on heavy ground at Uttoxeter on his last 2 starts but ground conditions are unlikely to be quite so testing here.
8 3rd (8) (7/1 +7%) Family Pot	7 7/1(+7%)	(8) Family Pot 7/1, Made successful chase debut at Ludlow (3m) in November and some creditable efforts in defeat, including third at Wincanton (25f) latest. Yard won this race in 2019.
1 4th (1) (6.5/1 -86%) Methodtothemadness	6.5 6.5/1(-86%)	(1) Methodtothemadness 6.5/1, Performed with credit when 4 lengths second of 4 over C&D 4 weeks ago and she's back to the same mark as when successful at Hexham last summer. In the mix.
2 5th (2) (11/1 +8%) Star Of Rory	11 11/1(+8%)	(2) Star Of Rory 11/1, Opened his account in this sphere at Leicester in March but has performed well below that level twice since. Remains to be seen if the step back up in trip helps matters.
6 6th (6) (14/1 -65%) Ajay's Ways	14 14/1(-65%)	(6) Ajay's Ways 14/1, Justified good support to make a winning start over fences at Fakenham (21f) in january but he's benn below that level in 2 starts since, his jumping letting him down back at Fakenham latterly. Has first-time blinkers added to tongue tie.
9 7th (9) (100/1 -203%) Ingeborg Zilling	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) Ingeborg Zilling 100/1, No show in 3 handicaps (2 hurdle, 1 chase) this year. Refitted cheekpieces and a step up in trip will need to spark major improvement.
4 \|U\| (4) (2.12/1 +36%) Daranova	2.12 2.12/1(+36%)	(4) Daranova 2.12/1, Made a good start for new trainer Gary Hanmer when second at Warwick in February, particularly considering he threw in a couple of mistakes. Interesting off his mark and Brian Hughes takes the ride.
5 \|PU\| (5) (50/1 -25%) Monition	50 50/1(-25%)	(5) Monition 50/1, Long-standing maiden who has disappointed on 3 of his 4 starts for his present stable. First-time cheekpieces replace blinkers. Has plenty to prove.

LTO Selection:

15:08 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/1 +42%) Edward Cornelius	7 7/1(+42%)	(4) Edward Cornelius 7/1, Lightly-raced winner. Hooded for 1st time, respectable sixth of 12 to Canonized in listed race at York (6f, 33/1) 6 months ago. Makes handicap debut and no forlorn hope.
8 2nd (8) (4/1 +20%) Catch Cunningham	4 4/1(+20%)	(8) Catch Cunningham 4/1, 14/1, respectable fourth of 12 in nursery at York (5.4f, soft), needing lesser test. Off 6 months but he can't be discounted.
7 3rd (7) (16/1 -33%) Selby's Pride	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Selby's Pride 16/1, Ripon novice winner before good second of 11 in minor event at York (5f, soft) 6 months ago. Much respected on her handicap debut.
5 4th (5) (6/1 +0%) Live In The Dream	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Live In The Dream 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. 20/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 31 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
6 5th (6) (28/1 -75%) Red Warning	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Red Warning 28/1, Ayr maiden winner but last of 5 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f). Off 10 months ahead of his handicap debut and has his fitness to prove.
10 6th (10) (3.33/1 +17%) King Of Jungle	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(10) King Of Jungle 3.33/1, Promising individual. Winner at Kempton in February. 3/1, fourth of 7 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 29 days ago, not ideally placed. Makes handicap debut off a good opening mark. Player.
11 7th (11) (33/1 -65%) Bicep	33 33/1(-65%)	(11) Bicep 33/1, Lingfield debut winner. 5/1, respectable third of 11 in nursery at Bath (5.7f) 6 months ago on his final run for Archie Watson. Not dismissed for his new yard.
1 8th (1) (7/1 -75%) Navello	7 7/1(-75%)	(1) Navello 7/1, Good second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 11/1) 31 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Can give another good account.
3 9th (3) (4/1 +0%) High Velocity	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) High Velocity 4/1, Landed a hat-trick at Wolverhampton in March. Below form third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 5/6) 23 days ago. Weighted to go well if shrugging off latest effort.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (1.88/1 +66%) The King Of May	1.88 1.88/1(+66%)	(2) The King Of May 1.88/1, Scored at Sedgefield in January and has held form since, again runner-up at Carlisle 20 days ago. Should give another good account for all his mark seems about right.
5 2nd (5) (3.33/1 +49%) Sirwilliamwallace	3.33 3.33/1(+49%)	(5) Sirwilliamwallace 3.33/1, Winning hurdler who took well to fences last season. Creditable return when third at Kelso and stretched by trip when pulled up at Wetherby 4 months ago. Not one to rule out now freshened up.
3 \|F\| (3) (1/1 +56%) Buster Valentine	1 1/1(+56%)	(3) Buster Valentine 1/1, Gained reward for consistency when scoring from the front at Wetherby in March and, with his stable going well, another bold showing is expected with cheekpieces now applied.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Aintree Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (16/1 +27%) Sire Du Berlais	16 16/1(+27%)	(6) Sire Du Berlais 16/1, Runner-up to Flooring Porter in last year's Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Didn't enjoy much luck (badly hampered) when only midfield in Pertemps at this year's Festival and he's likely in a bit better heart than his recent form figures might imply.
3 2nd (3) (1.38/1 +21%) Flooring Porter	1.38 1.38/1(+21%)	(3) Flooring Porter 1.38/1, Took full advantage of an uncontested lead when defeating Thyme Hill and Champ to land a second successive win in the Stayers' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last month. The one to beat, particularly if not pestered on the front end.
2 3rd (2) (3/1 +25%) Champ	3 3/1(+25%)	(2) Champ 3/1, RSA Chase winner in 2020 who proved he remains equally effective over timber when winning the Long Walk (Thyme Hill second) on return. Creditable 4 lengths fourth to Flooring Porter (Thyme Hill second) in Stayers' at Cheltenham last month.
7 4th (7) (25/1 -25%) Thomas Darby	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Thomas Darby 25/1, Back to best when landing Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (3m) in November but he was behind a couple of these in the Long Walk 3 weeks later. Likely found heavy ground against him when pulled up at Haydock latest.
8 5th (8) (3/1 -9%) Thyme Hill	3 3/1(-9%)	(8) Thyme Hill 3/1, Won this 12 months ago. As good as ever when second in Long Walk (to Champ) and Stayers' (to Flooring Porter, Champ behind in fourth) this term. Another prominent showing looks assured.
4 6th (4) (25/1 -14%) Koshari	25 25/1(-14%)	(4) Koshari 25/1, Smart on his day and ran right up to his best when running out an 80/1 winner of C&D handicap on yard debut in November. Ran as well could be expected when seventh to Flooring Porter in Stayers' at Cheltenham but surely vulnerable at this level once again.
5 7th (5) (100/1 +0%) Roi Mage	100 100/1(+0%)	(5) Roi Mage 100/1, Smart chaser in France who was successful in a Down Royal chase last month on just his second start for this yard, but his hurdle form is a good way short of the standard which will be required here.
9 8th (9) (16/1 +43%) Molly Ollys Wishes	16 16/1(+43%)	(9) Molly Ollys Wishes 16/1, Likeable mare who boasts a good strike rate, landing Grade 2 mares' event at Ascot (23.5f) in January. Found out by very testing ground at Haydock since and treated as if still in form.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Aintree Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

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15:43 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/1 +11%) Bob's Bar	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Bob's Bar 4/1, Fair 2m hurdles winner who wasn't unduly knocked about once held on his Stratford chasing debut 26 days ago. Has since had a breathing op and should do better.
5 2nd (5) (2.75/1 +8%) Harry Du Berlais	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(5) Harry Du Berlais 2.75/1, Irish point winner who hasn't shown a great deal on completed starts over hurdles, but he's the type to do better now sent chasing.
3 3rd (3) (2/1 -11%) Dawn Raider	2 2/1(-11%)	(3) Dawn Raider 2/1, Off the mark in this sphere at Carlisle in February and followed up with ease in 9-runner handicap at Leicester (22.7f) in March. Just as good when runner-up at Newcastle last time and has to be considered the one to beat.
1 4th (1) (12/1 -20%) Shetland Bus	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) Shetland Bus 12/1, Completed hat-trick over hurdles at Perth last summer for Justin Landy. Rare below par effort at Market Rasen in October but was pulled up back chasing for new yard at Stratford last time. Bit to prove.
4 5th (4) (3/1 +14%) Bitasweetsymphony	3 3/1(+14%)	(4) Bitasweetsymphony 3/1, Built on his previous placed efforts when off the mark over C&D in December. More miss than hit since but good-value claimer now takes over in the saddle and has claims if back on song.

LTO Selection:

15:43 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (10/1 +29%) Get Shirty	10 10/1(+29%)	(2) Get Shirty 10/1, Not disgraced when sixth of 9 in handicap at Ascot (16f, good to soft, 18/1). Off 6 months but no forlorn hope.
7 2nd (7) (2.2/1 +51%) Contact	2.2 2.2/1(+51%)	(7) Contact 2.2/1, 13/2, creditable fourth of 6 in handicap at Haydock (14f, firm). Off 7 months but one for the shortlist.
11 3rd (11) (5/1 -43%) Forza Orta	5 5/1(-43%)	(11) Forza Orta 5/1, Hamilton novice winner before good third in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, heavy) when travelled strongly long way. Off 6 months but weighted to go close under these less testing conditions.
1 4th (1) (5/1 -11%) Juan De Montalban	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) Juan De Montalban 5/1, Last of 15 in handicap (66/1) at Newmarket (12f) 6 months. First run for yard after leaving David O'Meara and not discounted.
3 5th (3) (7.5/1 +12%) State Of Bliss	7.5 7.5/1(+12%)	(3) State Of Bliss 7.5/1, Fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, 40/1). Off 6 months with something to find on form.
5 6th (5) (7/1 -56%) Emiyn	7 7/1(-56%)	(5) Emiyn 7/1, Signed off for last term with win in 9-runner handicap (3/1) at Catterick (12.1f, good to soft). Not ruled out on his return.
8 7th (8) (25/1 -79%) Highwaygrey	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Highwaygrey 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 18/1, only tenth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good) 13 days ago, so others appeal more.
6 8th (6) (7.5/1 +32%) Hard To Fault	7.5 7.5/1(+32%)	(6) Hard To Fault 7.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Seventeenth of 22 in handicap at York (13.8f, good to firm, 22/1). Off 7 months but may still do better.
9 9th (9) (25/1 -14%) Benadalid	25 25/1(-14%)	(9) Benadalid 25/1, Off 5 months before fading fifth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 18/1) 37 days ago. Should strip fitter now and not discounted.
4 10th (4) (50/1 -52%) Mancini	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Mancini 50/1, 100/1, well held in handicap at Newmarket (18f) 6 months ago. Significantly back down in trip and needs a couple of these to falter.
10 11th (10) (50/1 -150%) Tricorn	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Tricorn 50/1, C&D winner. 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, only seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 158 days and needs to get back on track.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (3.5/1 +50%) Warriors Story	3.5 3.5/1(+50%)	(9) Warriors Story 3.5/1, Fair form in bumpers for Keith Dalgleish and promise in 3 starts in novice hurdles. Stepped up on those efforts, following a wind op, when fourth on handicap debut over C&D last month. Open to progress.
4 2nd (4) (3/1 -9%) Johnson's Blue	3 3/1(-9%)	(4) Johnson's Blue 3/1, Showed more on handicap debut over C&D in March and improved again to get off the mark at Hexham (20.1f) later in the month. Up 7 lb but was always doing enough last time. Major contender.
2 3rd (2) (40/1 -233%) Pateen	40 40/1(-233%)	(2) Pateen 40/1, Successful twice over hurdles upon joining present stable, latterly at Cartmel in July. Hasn't matched that effort since though. Back up in trip.
1 4th (1) (3.5/1 +0%) Court At Slip	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(1) Court At Slip 3.5/1, Lightly-raced 5-y-o who produced a career best when off the mark in handicap hurdle over C&D last month. Back up 8 lb now but won convincingly and should have more to offer. Has to be taken seriously.
3 5th (3) (4/1 +27%) Get With It	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Get With It 4/1, Low-mileage 7-y-o who took a step back in right direction after a breathing operation/10-month absence when fifth in handicap at Musselburgh in February. Ran creditably over C&D last month and can go well again.
5 6th (5) (9/1 +0%) Ilaya	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Ilaya 9/1, Dual hurdles winner in 2019/20, including here (16.2f), but has shown little form so far this season. Has been dropping in the weights though as a result and is now on a career-low mark. Up in trip.
8 7th (8) (20/1 -43%) Misscarlett	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Misscarlett 20/1, Has recorded two wins in mares' handicaps this season, the latest coming at Market Rasen (23f) in November. Below form in 3 starts since though, including on the Flat here on the second occasion.
10 8th (10) (50/1 -25%) Casamari Abbey	50 50/1(-25%)	(10) Casamari Abbey 50/1, Modest hurdler/chaser in Ireland who has finished well held both starts for current yard. Has had a wind operation since last seen in December.
6 9th (6) (40/1 -233%) Golden Chancer	40 40/1(-233%)	(6) Golden Chancer 40/1, Wasted no time getting back to form and showed a good attitude to boot as he won 27f Sedgefield handicap hurdle in September. However, has not been seen since running poorly at Hexham in October.
12 \|PU\| (12) (25/1 -39%) Uncle Gez	25 25/1(-39%)	(12) Uncle Gez 25/1, Remains with little form in bumpers and maiden/novice hurdles. Cheekpieces now added as he makes handicap debut.
7 \|PU\| (7) (28/1 -27%) Black Minster	28 28/1(-27%)	(7) Black Minster 28/1, Made a winning debut in AW bumper here but only modest form at best over hurdles, though seemed unsuited by testing conditions when pulled up at Wetherby in February. Others preferred.
13 \|PU\| (13) (33/1 -18%) Ballytobin	33 33/1(-18%)	(13) Ballytobin 33/1, Little impact in a pair of Irish bumpers and has fared no better in novice hurdles for current yard. Now up in trip for handicap debut. Tongue tie also on 1st time.
11 \|PU\| (11) (150/1 -275%) Mirs Choice	150 150/1(-275%)	(11) Mirs Choice 150/1, Second on hunter debut at Worcester (23f) in May 2018 but unable to reproduce that during the rest of her summer campaign. Left Tony Carroll after August that year and not seen under Rules since.

LTO Selection:

16:00 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 25f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (28/1 -12%) Sam Brown	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) Sam Brown 28/1, Lightly-raced 10-y-o who posted excellent second in Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock in January. Pulled up there on his only outing since but he can't be dismissed now freshened up after a break.
2 2nd (2) (2.5/1 +17%) Shan Blue	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(2) Shan Blue 2.5/1, Landed Grade 1 Kauto Star as a novice and in process of delivering a most visually impressive performance when falling 3 out in Charlie Hall in October. Only sixth of 7 in Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham since but he's back in handicap company now off a favourable mark. Most interesting.
17 3rd (17) (6/1 +40%) Killer Kane	6 6/1(+40%)	(17) Killer Kane 6/1, Much improved of late since fitted with a tongue strap, landing handicaps at Kempton and Sandown. Hit with a further 5 lb rise but he's still low mileage and must enter calculations.
6 4th (6) (5/1 +17%) Tea Clipper	5 5/1(+17%)	(6) Tea Clipper 5/1, Got right back on track after breathing surgery (also fitted with cheekpieces) when promising fourth of 24 in Ultima Handicap chase at Cheltenham (25f) 25 days ago. Solid contender off a 1 lb lower mark.
5 5th (5) (40/1 +0%) Exelerator Express	40 40/1(+0%)	(5) Exelerator Express 40/1, Resumed winning ways in emphatic fashion at Worcester (23f) in August but off track since only eighth in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running here.
7 6th (7) (25/1 +24%) Wishing And Hoping	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Wishing And Hoping 25/1, Sound-jumping front runner who scored over C&D in October. Didn't jump nearly so well as usual when pulled up in Plate at Cheltenham, so needs to bounce back.
11 7th (11) (16/1 +36%) Grumpy Charley	16 16/1(+36%)	(11) Grumpy Charley 16/1, Multiple hurdles winner who has taken well to chasing, impressive when landing 22.5f Newbury novice handicap at Christmas. Pulled up in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham, however, so he has something to prove.
9 \|PU\| (9) (6/1 +20%) Oscar Elite	6 6/1(+20%)	(9) Oscar Elite 6/1, Useful winning hurdler who has yet to score in this sphere but he took his form up a level when excellent third of 24 in Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham (25f) 25 days ago. Highly respected novice.
13 \|PU\| (13) (7.5/1 +0%) Cap Du Nord	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(13) Cap Du Nord 7.5/1, Cheekpieces back on when capitalising on a good mark in 14-runner handicap chase at Kempton (24f) 42 days ago. That form is working out well, so he needs considering raised 8 lb here.
1 \|PU\| (1) (12/1 -50%) Espoir De Romay	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Espoir De Romay 12/1, Dual winner around 2m4f last term but he's yet to hit top form in two runs this season, third of 7 to Nuts Well in listed chase (5/4) at Kelso (23.4f) 35 days ago. Needs to step forward.
10 \|PU\| (10) (25/1 +0%) Adrimel	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Adrimel 25/1, Grade 2 winning hurdler last season and revitalised in blinkers when bagging two small-field chases at Haydock. Proved a disappointment in Plate at Cheltenham but no surprise to see him bounce back.
16 \|PU\| (16) (25/1 +24%) The Hollow Ginge	25 25/1(+24%)	(16) The Hollow Ginge 25/1, Useful at his best but he's without a win since 2020 and comes here on the back of two below-par efforts at Warwick and Kempton. Others appeal more.
18 \|PU\| (18) (80/1 -142%) Didero Vallis	80 80/1(-142%)	(18) Didero Vallis 80/1, Useful chaser who got back in track in first-time blinkers when third of 20 in Kim Muir at Cheltenham (26f) 23 days ago. Possibilities if headgear works the trick for a second time.
12 \|PU\| (12) (80/1 -21%) Espoir De Teillee	80 80/1(-21%)	(12) Espoir De Teillee 80/1, Yet to add to his two chase wins last term, but in good form until only eleventh in Paddy Power Handicap at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Tongue strap goes on for first time. No forlorn hope after a break.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

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16:22 Bangor Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (3.2/1 -7%) Dedanser	3.2 3.2/1(-7%)	(2) Dedanser 3.2/1, Placed in an Irish point. Fair form over hurdles but he was well below his best when fading into a remote fourth at Newcastle last time (also jumped poorly). Cheekpieces worn on that occasion quickly discarded.
4 2nd (4) (3.5/1 +22%) In Our Dreams	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(4) In Our Dreams 3.5/1, Fair maiden hurdler who ran up to his best when fifth of 11 over 21f at Ludlow in January. Freshened up since. Unlikely to be far away.
5 3rd (5) (1.1/1 +27%) Tigerbythetail	1.1 1.1/1(+27%)	(5) Tigerbythetail 1.1/1, Half-brother to smart hurdler Roksana. Promise in sole bumper and fair form when in the frame on all 4 starts over hurdles. Up in trip. The one to beat.
3 4th (3) (7/1 -27%) Gms Prince	7 7/1(-27%)	(3) Gms Prince 7/1, Modest in bumpers but has achieved a fair level of form over hurdles, running best race when second at Warwick (2m) in September. Given a break since his respectable seventh at Uttoxeter in October. Up in trip.
1 5th (1) (33/1 +0%) Cabhfuilfungi	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Cabhfuilfungi 33/1, Only modest in bumpers so isn't an obvious one to make a winning start over hurdles. Goes up significantly in trip.

LTO Selection:

16:22 Bangor Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (4/1 +20%) Manaslu	4 4/1(+20%)	(6) Manaslu 4/1, Made some appeal on paper and offered something to work on when fifth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut. Off 135 days. Open to improvement.
11 1st (11) (14/1 -17%) Yellow Bear	14 14/1(-17%)	(11) Yellow Bear 14/1, Fair maiden who ran below form when fifth of 10 in 7f novice event (5/2) at this course (7f, good to firm) 6 months ago. Needs to get back on track.
2 2nd (2) (0.62/1 +23%) Broadspear	0.62 0.62/1(+23%)	(2) Broadspear 0.62/1, Produced a promising first effort when runner-up at Salisbury (7f) in June. Failed to meet expectations in the Convivial maiden at York 8 weeks later but worth another chance on return.
4 3rd (4) (8/1 +43%) Cubana Habana	8 8/1(+43%)	(4) Cubana Habana 8/1, €47,000 yearling, £85,000 2-y-o, Churchill gelding. Dam French 10.5f winner, also placed numerous times. Interesting newcomer who warrants close market scrunity.
8 4th (8) (33/1 -136%) Positive Force	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Positive Force 33/1, £15,000 yearling, £30,000 2-y-o, El Kabeir colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Mr Buttons. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Charm Appeal.
1 5th (1) (25/1 -108%) Bastille	25 25/1(-108%)	(1) Bastille 25/1, Dark Angel gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 1m winners Beauty Parlour and Barocci, and useful 1m winner Blarney Stone. Eighth of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, good, 40/1) on debut 13 days ago.
5 6th (5) (16/1 -14%) Maguro	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Maguro 16/1, Badly in need of the experience when well held in novice event (15/2) at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 25 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.
9 7th (9) (200/1 +0%) Rainbow Rain	200 200/1(+0%)	(9) Rainbow Rain 200/1, Well held in a maiden/novice event 6 months apart.
15 8th (15) (80/1 +47%) Sophiesticate	80 80/1(+47%)	(15) Sophiesticate 80/1, Well held in novice event at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) on debut. Off 6 months.
12 9th (12) (125/1 +17%) Bay Bee	125 125/1(+17%)	(12) Bay Bee 125/1, Raced too freely when well held in 1m maiden (66/1) at Newcastle on debut 22 days ago.
13 10th (13) (16/1 +20%) Drill To Dream	16 16/1(+20%)	(13) Drill To Dream 16/1, Very green when fifth of 6 in 2-y-o novice event (66/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) on debut 6 months ago. May do better.
7 11th (7) (66/1 -32%) Master Ellis	66 66/1(-32%)	(7) Master Ellis 66/1, Showed more than first time up when sixth of 11 in maiden (150/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) in September. Off since and probably more one for handicaps.
14 12th (14) (200/1 +0%) Marilla	200 200/1(+0%)	(14) Marilla 200/1, Sent off big prices when well held in a pair of maidens.
3 13th (3) (33/1 +18%) Combatantcommander	33 33/1(+18%)	(3) Combatantcommander 33/1, £38,000 yearling, 9,000 gns 2-y-o, Ulysses colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Frivola and 9f/1¼m winner Charming Look.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/1 +67%) Bestiarius	4 4/1(+67%)	(6) Bestiarius 4/1, Remains winless over hurdles but has largely held his form this season and isn't ruled out of making the frame dropped back to a more suitable trip.
2 2nd (2) (5/1 +17%) Ugo Du Misselot	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Ugo Du Misselot 5/1, Yet to win a race of any description but has made the frame in handicaps off higher marks this season. Didn't convince under pressure last time but may have more to come over this longer trip.
11 3rd (11) (10/1 +38%) Dan Gun	10 10/1(+38%)	(11) Dan Gun 10/1, Little promise since leaving Dan Skelton for this yard and tough to fancy with visor going on.
9 4th (9) (6/1 +45%) Dr Shirocco	6 6/1(+45%)	(9) Dr Shirocco 6/1, Attracted support but only finished ninth in 15-runner C&D event last month. Still yet to make any impact for this yard so interesting to see whether market speaks in his favour again.
3 5th (3) (6.5/1 -30%) Kings Creek	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(3) Kings Creek 6.5/1, Best recent effort when second from this mark at Sedgefield last month and can't be ruled out in a similar event.
7 6th (7) (11/1 -38%) Old Jewry	11 11/1(-38%)	(7) Old Jewry 11/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when scoring at Carlisle in February but has made no impression on either start since. Others more persuasive.
13 7th (13) (16/1 -146%) Smart Boyo	16 16/1(-146%)	(13) Smart Boyo 16/1, Little promise in a trio of juvenile events and well out of the weights for handicap hurdle debut, but has been in good order on the level in blinkers (won Kempton handicap in February and runner-up both starts since). Could do better.
1 8th (1) (25/1 -194%) Barnay	25 25/1(-194%)	(1) Barnay 25/1, Second at Carlisle on final start for Jennie Candlish and ran creditably there on first start for this yard 20 days ago. Not dismissed with tongue strap applied.
8 9th (8) (16/1 +27%) Landacre Bridge	16 16/1(+27%)	(8) Landacre Bridge 16/1, Runner-up on bumper debut last May (for Ben Pauling) but has shown nothing in a trio of novice hurdles this winter. Hard to have confidence in making handicap debut.
5 \|F\| (5) (6/1 +50%) Just Paddy's Band	6 6/1(+50%)	(5) Just Paddy's Band 6/1, Shaped like one being brought along with handicaps in mind in novice hurdles, though opening mark looks stiff enough. May prove at his best over even further.
10 \|F\| (10) (40/1 -21%) Celtic Dancer	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Celtic Dancer 40/1, Well-treated on his best form for Eric McNamara but is almost 3 years without a win and hasn't show much to enthuse about recently.
12 10th (12) (20/1 -67%) Muroor	20 20/1(-67%)	(12) Muroor 20/1, Performed creditably over fences since re-joining this yard, placed for the fourth time this season when runner-up at Sedgefield last month. Rarely seen over hurdles nowadays but mark is workable if in same form.

LTO Selection:

16:40 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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16:52 Bangor NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (18/1 +10%) Bertie B	18 18/1(+10%)	(2) Bertie B 18/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam bumper/useful 21f-3m hurdle winner. Others make more appeal.
10 2nd (10) (5/1 +17%) The Kniphand	5 5/1(+17%)	(10) The Kniphand 5/1, £45,000 3-y-o, Choeur Du Nord gelding. Half-brother to French 9.5f winner Chichi One. Interesting newcomer.
11 3rd (11) (8.5/1 +23%) Trick Of The Tail	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(11) Trick Of The Tail 8.5/1, €19,000 3-y-o, Shantou gelding. Half-brother to 7 winners, including smart hurdler/top-class chaser Dodging Bullets and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Tucanae, stays 2½m. One to note.
9 4th (9) (3.33/1 +17%) Spirit Of Regulus	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(9) Spirit Of Regulus 3.33/1, €64,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam useful hurdler/very smart chaser (winner up to 3m), half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 2½m) Le Patriote. Looks the pick of the McCain quartet.
14 5th (14) (22/1 -22%) Gamesters Girl	22 22/1(-22%)	(14) Gamesters Girl 22/1, (Production):fourth foal: closely related to fair hurdler Gamesters Icon (17f winner, by Sixties Icon): dam fair winner around 2m over hurdles, also winner up to 1½m on Flat.
12 6th (12) (11/1 +8%) Welsh Charger	11 11/1(+8%)	(12) Welsh Charger 11/1, €17,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Dam, winning pointer, pulled up sole start over hurdles. Doesn't make much appeal on paper.
15 7th (15) (12/1 +0%) Lady Alex	12 12/1(+0%)	(15) Lady Alex 12/1, £20,000 3-y-o, Telescope filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler The Premier Celtic, stays 2¾m and bumper winner Tiffany Rose. Could make her mark in this sphere.
5 8th (5) (12/1 -20%) Let It Shine	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Let It Shine 12/1, Pether's Moon gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Let Me Entertain U. Dam, French 17f-2¼m chase winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Le Rocher.
6 9th (6) (25/1 +24%) Libor Lad	25 25/1(+24%)	(6) Libor Lad 25/1, £30,000 3-y-o, Passing Glance gelding. Dam, ran twice in bumpers, out of maiden half-sister to high-class staying chaser Ollie Magern and useful staying chasers Billie Magern and Petite Margot.
7 10th (7) (12/1 +52%) Lovin Jukebox	12 12/1(+52%)	(7) Lovin Jukebox 12/1, €10,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Dam 1m winner. Others are more convincing on paper.
3 11th (3) (3.5/1 +22%) Court Cian	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(3) Court Cian 3.5/1, €9,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (winner around 2m) Un Hinged. One to note on debut.
1 12th (1) (50/1 -79%) Arceno's Adventure	50 50/1(-79%)	(1) Arceno's Adventure 50/1, £4,000 3-y-o, Arcadio gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Earth Leader. dam (b89), bumper winner, half-sister to high-class hurdler (stayed 3m) Prince of Scars.
13 13th (13) (50/1 +24%) Bel Fondo	50 50/1(+24%)	(13) Bel Fondo 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 10 in bumper at Newbury (16.3f, soft, 33/1) on NH debut 36 days ago.

LTO Selection:

16:52 Bangor NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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16:57 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (0.83/1 +17%) Pons Aelius	0.83 0.83/1(+17%)	(4) Pons Aelius 0.83/1, Left his 3 runs last year well behind when making a winning handicap debut over C&D a fortnight ago. Highly likely there's more to come from this well-bred colt from a good yard. The one to beat.
2 2nd (2) (4/1 -20%) Love Mystery	4 4/1(-20%)	(2) Love Mystery 4/1, Fair maiden. 6/4, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10f) 25 days ago, well positioned. Up in trip. Should be thereabouts.
1 3rd (1) (4.5/1 +50%) Geelong	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(1) Geelong 4.5/1, Perfect start when winning 8.6f course novice on debut last September. Only sixth at Bath the following month. Subsequently gelded. Makes handicap debut on reappearance.
5 4th (5) (11/1 -10%) Thermometer	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Thermometer 11/1, Modest maiden. 22/1 and cheekpieces on first time, crediable third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (12f) 8 days ago.
3 5th (3) (11/1 -175%) Ocean Ruler	11 11/1(-175%)	(3) Ocean Ruler 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 6 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW, 12/1) 36 days ago (first past the post but subsequently disqualified). Up in trip. Makes handicap debut.

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16:57 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (18/1 -100%) Hot Scoop	18 18/1(-100%)	(9) Hot Scoop 18/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Jamie Osborne. Lurks on a good mark starting out for new yard and in-form apprentice booked. Interesting.
8 1st (8) (12/1 +0%) Toptime	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Toptime 12/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. 4/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 57 days ago. Back up in trip. Just as effective on turf and not taken lightly.
6 2nd (6) (9/1 +44%) Unashamed	9 9/1(+44%)	(6) Unashamed 9/1, Winner at Wolverhampton on return/handicap debut last season. Off 7 months. Claims if ready and primed.
2 3rd (2) (8.5/1 +23%) Langholm	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(2) Langholm 8.5/1, Won twice at Catterick last year. Should pay his way again this term (first run for 7 months).
1 4th (1) (5/1 +29%) Blazing Son	5 5/1(+29%)	(1) Blazing Son 5/1, Fair maiden. 4/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to soft) when last seen. Off 166 days. Looks the type to win a sprint handicap or 2 this year.
11 5th (11) (12/1 +0%) Impressor	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) Impressor 12/1, Nineteen runs since his sole win in 2019. 18/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago. Something to find on form.
14 6th (14) (12/1 +40%) Magical Effect	12 12/1(+40%)	(14) Magical Effect 12/1, Course winner. First run for 176 days. Has gone well fresh and returns off a career-low mark.
10 7th (10) (22/1 -22%) Round The Island	22 22/1(-22%)	(10) Round The Island 22/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2020. Off 175 days. Some good runs fresh but not one to rely on as a rule.
19 8th (19) (12/1 +0%) Independence Day	12 12/1(+0%)	(19) Independence Day 12/1, Won at Kempton in February and remains in form, catching the eye when third of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 3 days ago, faring best of those held up. Just as good on turf and merits consideration.
17 9th (17) (5/1 +58%) Ballycommon	5 5/1(+58%)	(17) Ballycommon 5/1, Course winner on debut. Off 166 days. His mark tumbled last year and he should make it pay this season.
18 10th (18) (25/1 -25%) Admirable Lad	25 25/1(-25%)	(18) Admirable Lad 25/1, 14/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 29 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
15 11th (15) (14/1 +30%) Daany	14 14/1(+30%)	(15) Daany 14/1, Latest win at Lingfield in November. 9/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 90 days ago. Down in trip. Without his usual hood again and hard to fancy.
16 12th (16) (16/1 -78%) Western Melody	16 16/1(-78%)	(16) Western Melody 16/1, Promising individual. 20/1, second of 5 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 21 days ago, again shaping well. She could prove a different proposition now going handicapping on turf.
12 13th (12) (18/1 +28%) Classy Al	18 18/1(+28%)	(12) Classy Al 18/1, Modest maiden. Off 8 months. Needs to settle down if he's to win races this year.
20 14th (20) (40/1 +20%) Loquacious Boy	40 40/1(+20%)	(20) Loquacious Boy 40/1, Maiden. Off another 9 months, seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 25 days ago. Up in trip. Hard to fancy.
7 15th (7) (28/1 -40%) Sfumato	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) Sfumato 28/1, Won at Catterick in July. Ended the campaign in good form there and yard going well as he makes first start for 7 months.
4 16th (4) (12/1 +64%) Dick Datchery	12 12/1(+64%)	(4) Dick Datchery 12/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. Last of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 25 days ago. Hard to fancy.
13 17th (13) (18/1 -29%) Fircombe Hall	18 18/1(-29%)	(13) Fircombe Hall 18/1, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 13/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.

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17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 34f - 39 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
28 1st (28) (50/1 +0%) Noble Yeats	50 50/1(+0%)	(28) Noble Yeats 50/1, Galway maiden chase winner in October and bought by the Waley-Cohen family after his second to Ahoy Senor at Wetherby in February. Not disgraced in Cheltenham Festival handicap under this rider and cheekpieces go on now. 1 of two 7-y-os (not won the National since 1940). Work to do.
4 2nd (4) (7.5/1 +32%) Any Second Now	7.5 7.5/1(+32%)	(4) Any Second Now 7.5/1, Smashing third without any sort of luck-in-running last year and primed for a big effort again after resuming winning ways on first go over fences since in Fairyhouse Grade 3 (edged out Escaria Ten) 6 weeks ago. Yard knows what it takes to win this and he's got to be on every shortlist.
2 3rd (2) (10/1 +9%) Delta Work	10 10/1(+9%)	(2) Delta Work 10/1, Saw off stablemate and National hero Tiger Roll on that one's swansong in the Cross Country at Cheltenham under this rider, jumping well and showing bags of stamina. Got tons of class (5-time Grade 1 winner over fences in Ireland) and ticks plenty of boxes. 1 of 7 for Gordon Elliott.
13 4th (13) (33/1 +50%) Santini	33 33/1(+50%)	(13) Santini 33/1, Went down by just a neck (Lostintranslation third) in the 2020 Cheltenham Gold Cup and although not the same force these days he did run well back at Cheltenham in January under this rider. Should stay but others have better claims at the weights.
11 5th (11) (12/1 +25%) Fiddlerontheroof	12 12/1(+25%)	(11) Fiddlerontheroof 12/1, Grade 1 winner over 2m as a novice hurdler and consistent over fences with plenty of class form, successful on return at Carlisle before runner-up in Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap and Ascot listed race (behind Fortescue). Marathon trips will suit and he's a firm player for the home team.
10 6th (10) (12/1 +25%) Longhouse Poet	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Longhouse Poet 12/1, Followed in the footsteps of yard's subsequent National/Irish National winner Numbersixvalverde with victory in valuable Thyestes handicap chase at Gowran in January, jumping well. Not knocked about over hurdles last time and could be set for a big run with longer trip sure to suit.
26 7th (26) (50/1 +24%) Freewheelin Dylan	50 50/1(+24%)	(26) Freewheelin Dylan 50/1, All stamina, running out a stunning 150/1 winner of last year's Irish National in first-time cheekpieces from Run Wild Fred and Enjoy d'Allen. Hasn't completed the last twice though, and while he could take well to this test, he's surely got little in hand of the handicapper.
18 8th (18) (50/1 +50%) Coko Beach	50 50/1(+50%)	(18) Coko Beach 50/1, Beat stablemate Run Wild Fred in last season's Thyestes and a couple of good efforts in big-field handicaps this term. He's got stamina to prove here though (failed to stay in the Irish National 12 months ago) and others from his powerful yard are far more persuasive. Last 7-y-o winner was in 1940.
15 9th (15) (25/1 -39%) Escaria Ten	25 25/1(-39%)	(15) Escaria Ten 25/1, Won 25f Thurles maiden chase last season before a very good third in NH Chase at Cheltenham. Kept fresh for this and back to form when just denied by Any Second Now at Fairyhouse 6 weeks ago. Part of a strong team for Gordon Elliott and a leading contender despite having had just 7 runs over fences.
24 \|B\| (24) (80/1 +20%) Anibale Fly	80 80/1(+20%)	(24) Anibale Fly 80/1, On a long losing run but has become a fixture in this, fourth in 2018, fifth in 2019 and pulled up last year (listless performance). Ticking over nicely ahead of a fourth bid but surely his chance has been and gone and is only playing for minor honours.
5 \|F\| (5) (8/1 +56%) Run Wild Fred	8 8/1(+56%)	(5) Run Wild Fred 8/1, Very smart chaser who is much improved since fitted with blinkers, second in last year's Irish National before winning hot 3m Navan handicap in November. Good run behind very promising rival in NH Chase at Cheltenham last month and another Elliott runner with plenty going for him.
1 \|F\| (1) (9/1 +10%) Minella Times	9 9/1(+10%)	(1) Minella Times 9/1, Created history under Rachael Blackmore (first female jockey to win the race) last year, well ridden on the inner and travelling/jumping well. Not an ideal preparation this time though (not completed twice) and is 15 lb higher. Work to do to emulate back-to-back winners Red Rum and Tiger Roll.
39 \|F\| (39) (14/1 +0%) Eclair Surf	14 14/1(+0%)	(39) Eclair Surf 14/1, Much improved over marathon trips the last twice, winning the Classic Chase at Warwick (beat a subsequent Cheltenham Festival runner-up) before chasing home Scottish National winner Win My Wings in the Eider at Newcastle. Lots to like on that form and a big player having crept in off a low weight.
37 \|F\| (37) (33/1 +18%) Death Duty	33 33/1(+18%)	(37) Death Duty 33/1, Grade 1 winner as a novice chaser and back to his best this season, winning Punchestown handicap in February before a good run behind younger rivals in handicap at the Cheltenham Festival. Will stay long distances and just the type to take to this test. Another big player for Gordon Elliott.
20 \|F\| (20) (40/1 +0%) Kildisart	40 40/1(+0%)	(20) Kildisart 40/1, Won the 25f handicap chase on this card in 2019 and was second in Cheltenham Festival handicap the following season. Lightly raced since, but shaped well after 15 months off at Newbury recently and long distances should suit him. Interesting in re-fitted headgear.
32 \|F\| (32) (66/1 +34%) Agusta Gold	66 66/1(+34%)	(32) Agusta Gold 66/1, She hasn't really fired for this yard, including when disappointing when fancied for last season's Irish National, and while her latest Down Royal second (behind Roi Mage) was a bit of a step back in the right direction it's difficult to see her winning this.
23 \|U\| (23) (20/1 -43%) Enjoy D'allen	20 20/1(-43%)	(23) Enjoy D'allen 20/1, Dual chase winner last season and been holding his own in some big handicaps since, third in 2021 Irish National and hot Leopardstown contest (same race Minella Times placed in in 2020). Bought recently by J.P.McManus and shapes like a stayer. Tongue tie back on. Could be tailor-made for this.
25 \|U\| (25) (25/1 +50%) Dingo Dollar	25 25/1(+50%)	(25) Dingo Dollar 25/1, Didn't seem to take to these fences in last season's Grand Sefton but he's been a revelation for new yard since, going down narrowly to Mighty Thunder in the Scottish National a year ago and running well at Newcastle in November. Not without a chance after Kelso spin and jockey won this in 2013.
40 \|U\| (40) (28/1 +0%) Fortescue	28 28/1(+0%)	(40) Fortescue 28/1, Better than ever this term, relishing the emphasis on stamina as he went clear from Fiddlerontheroof in the mud at Ascot 7 weeks ago. Same mark here (rider unable to use his 5 lb claim), and he should be suited by this test. Could ruffle a few feathers.
8 \|U\| (8) (33/1 -32%) Burrows Saint	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Burrows Saint 33/1, 2019 Irish National winner who ran a stormer off this mark here last year, threatening for a long way before running out of steam from 2 out. Second of 4 Mullins runners at Tramore on New Year's Day but poor behind Any Second Now and Escaria Ten at Fairyhouse. Got to prove he stays.
9 \|U\| (9) (66/1 -32%) Mount Ida	66 66/1(-32%)	(9) Mount Ida 66/1, Remarkable winner of the Kim Muir at last year's Cheltenham Festival and has scored twice in mares' races this term. Ran a stinker when fancied in Grade 2 back at Cheltenham last month though and her jumping surely isn't good enough to win a National for all she should stay. Cheekpieces go on.
19 \|U\| (19) (80/1 -21%) De Rasher Counter	80 80/1(-21%)	(19) De Rasher Counter 80/1, Lightly raced since his November 2019 Ladbrokes Trophy Newbury success off this mark, shaping as if retaining much of his ability after 16 months off there 8 weeks ago. Should strip fitter and if he stays (pulled up in gruelling renewal of Midlands National in 2020) he could go well.
38 \|U\| (38) (125/1 +0%) Domaine De L'isle	125 125/1(+0%)	(38) Domaine De L'isle 125/1, Dual winner in handicap chases last spring but well held all 4 starts this term, including coming home in his own time behind Snow Leopardess in the Becher, and not going with much zest in the Eider last time. Can't be fancied.
17 10th (17) (125/1 +17%) Romain De Senam	125 125/1(+17%)	(17) Romain De Senam 125/1, Smart chaser at up to an easy 3m for Paul Nicholls/Dan Skelton. Off 11 months and pulled up for new connections in Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago, and all to prove after that.
14 11th (14) (80/1 +0%) Samcro	80 80/1(+0%)	(14) Samcro 80/1, Dual Cheltenham Festival winner in his pomp but is a shadow of his former self these days, failing to see his races out following his Killarney win in May. Another of the colossal Elliott/Gigginstown challenge but must be a doubtful stayer above all else and is tricky to entertain.
27 13th (27) (100/1 +33%) Class Conti	100 100/1(+33%)	(27) Class Conti 100/1, Inconsistent sort who was last of the 15 to get round 12 months ago, never the slightest threat all the while. Doesn't arrive in the same sort of form this year and would be a surprising winner even for this yard.
35 14th (35) (50/1 +24%) Blaklion	50 50/1(+24%)	(35) Blaklion 50/1, Bidding to become the oldest winner since 1923 and retains stacks of ability and enthusiasm judged on his 2 Haydock wins in December. Jumps well so no surprise he has a good record over these fences (fourth in 2017 when also winning the Becher, and a distant sixth last year). Tongue tie added.
6 15th (6) (50/1 +38%) Lostintranslation	50 50/1(+38%)	(6) Lostintranslation 50/1, Top-class chaser in his younger days (Betfair Chase winner and third in Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2019-20). Won at Ascot on his return after a wind op and not disgraced on handicap debut at Cheltenham last month in first-time cheekpieces, but that shows the task he faces here off 2 lb higher.
31 \|PU\| (31) (10/1 +0%) Snow Leopardess	10 10/1(+0%)	(31) Snow Leopardess 10/1, Genuine and reliable grey mare who has had a fantastic season, proving some sight over the National fences as she landed the Becher in December before an impressive listed win at Exeter. Bound to be popular off a tempting weight although a mare (1 of 3 in the race) hasn't won since 1951.
16 \|PU\| (16) (25/1 +24%) Good Boy Bobby	25 25/1(+24%)	(16) Good Boy Bobby 25/1, As good as ever this season, revealing far more stamina when scoring for a second time at Wetherby (3m, heavy) at Christmas from Lord du Mesnil. Excuses at Kempton since and the choice of retained Daryl Jacob from 3 here for owners, but probably high enough in the weights.
30 \|PU\| (30) (33/1 -32%) Cloth Cap	33 33/1(-32%)	(30) Cloth Cap 33/1, Classy stayer who seemed to take to the challenge well before dropping away tamely when favourite for this 12 months ago and returns on a similar mark after a low-key campaign. Again finished weakly having shown a bit more at Doncaster 5 weeks ago and tongue tie goes on.
3 \|PU\| (3) (33/1 -18%) School Boy Hours	33 33/1(-18%)	(3) School Boy Hours 33/1, Plenty of good runs over fences before putting it all together on his return in hot Leopardstown handicap at Christmas (Enjoy d'Allen third). Fancied for the Kim Muir at Cheltenham off this mark but a mistake 4 out did for him and he wasn't given a hard time. Interesting.
21 \|PU\| (21) (33/1 +18%) Discorama	33 33/1(+18%)	(21) Discorama 33/1, Second in the NH Chase at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival so stamina proven and easy to forgive his weak finish in this last year given it was on his first run for 5 months. 1 lb lower with cheekpieces on this time and shaped pleasingly back over fences at Fairyhouse 8 weeks ago. One to consider.
12 \|PU\| (12) (33/1 +34%) Two For Gold	33 33/1(+34%)	(12) Two For Gold 33/1, Tough and reliable chaser who won his first 2 starts at up to 3m this term and prime contender on the form of his second in the Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase 7 weeks ago. Stamina and jumping (failed to get round in the Topham last season) are serious questions that he's got to answer, however.
29 \|PU\| (29) (40/1 +0%) Mighty Thunder	40 40/1(+0%)	(29) Mighty Thunder 40/1, Enjoyed a fantastic first season over fences in 2020-21, winning the Scottish National (from Dingo Dollar). Hasn't fired his time round and has had a wind op since his capitulation at Musselburgh 9 weeks ago. Needs a big revival for trainer/jockey who took this in 2017 with One For Arthur.
22 \|PU\| (22) (80/1 +0%) Top Ville Ben	80 80/1(+0%)	(22) Top Ville Ben 80/1, Suffered a heavy fall on his first go over these fences in December but none the worse for that and has been in fine fettle over hurdles. Capable of high-class chasing form at his best and this is his first go over a marathon trip. Could outrun big odds.
36 \|PU\| (36) (80/1 +20%) Poker Party	80 80/1(+20%)	(36) Poker Party 80/1, Won a Kerry National in autumn 2019 but no show this term having been off a long time, never a factor on first go over this sort of trip in last month's Cross Country at Cheltenham. Very hard to fancy.
7 \|PU\| (7) (80/1 +36%) Brahma Bull	80 80/1(+36%)	(7) Brahma Bull 80/1, Won big-field Punchestown handicap last spring and placed after in the Kerry National, and at Newbury in the Ladbrokes (distant third behind Fiddlerontheroof). Jumping errors never far away with him though and he's failed to complete in this headgear the last twice. Lots of others more persuasive.
34 \|PU\| (34) (100/1 -25%) Deise Aba	100 100/1(-25%)	(34) Deise Aba 100/1, Good record at Sandown, running well again there on latest start 9 weeks ago having not been seen to best effect in the Welsh National. Could surprise a few if he's still there on the second circuit. One of 2 in the late Trevor Hemmings colours carried to victory in this 3 times from 2005 to 2015.

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17:15 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 34f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (9/1 -125%) Intervention	9 9/1(-125%)	(8) Intervention 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in March. Below form 4¼ lengths fifth of 10 to Lilkian in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 85/40) 9 days ago, very slowly away. Solid claims if he breaks on terms.
6 2nd (6) (5.5/1 +15%) Alablaq	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(6) Alablaq 5.5/1, Winner at Lingfield in January. 14/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Not one to write off, but needs everything to drop right.
3 3rd (3) (3.33/1 +5%) Lilkian	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(3) Lilkian 3.33/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. 11/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 9 days ago, just holding on. Should go well again.
1 4th (1) (2.5/1 +9%) Mobarhin	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(1) Mobarhin 2.5/1, Winner at Lingfield in January. 10/3, good second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 73 days ago, just failing. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Given a break and should go well again.
2 5th (2) (14/1 -75%) Rebel Redemption	14 14/1(-75%)	(2) Rebel Redemption 14/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win here in March. 8/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Hard to fancy.
9 6th (9) (9/1 -6%) Voltaic	9 9/1(-6%)	(9) Voltaic 9/1, Latest win here in February. 10/3, seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 32 days ago, finding stamina stretched. Back down markedly in trip (effective over it), he should bounce back.
5 7th (5) (25/1 -56%) Batchelor Boy	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Batchelor Boy 25/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 7 in handicap (50/1) at this course (5.1f) 22 days ago. Likely to strip fitter for that, so warrants consideration.
7 8th (7) (5/1 +64%) Idoapologise	5 5/1(+64%)	(7) Idoapologise 5/1, 33/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 24 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Shaun Lycett. Starts out for a shrewd yard on a handy mark, so worth monitoring in the betting.
4 9th (4) (150/1 -200%) Gunmetal	150 150/1(-200%)	(4) Gunmetal 150/1, First run since leaving David Barron when last of 6 in handicap (40/1) at Goodwood (6f, good to firm). Off 6 months. Plenty to prove.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (0.91/1 +9%) Another Romance	0.91 0.91/1(+9%)	(3) Another Romance 0.91/1, Promising individual. Fifth of 8 in maiden (2/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on debut. Off 9 months. Hood/tongue strap on with more to offer.
7 2nd (7) (1.38/1 -15%) Lucia Joy	1.38 1.38/1(-15%)	(7) Lucia Joy 1.38/1, Promising individual. Third of 6 in minor event (7/2) at this course (8.6f) 7 days ago, conceding first run. Seems sure to do better. Leading claims.
9 3rd (9) (33/1 -18%) Pensa Te	33 33/1(-18%)	(9) Pensa Te 33/1, 25/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, good) on debut 13 days ago. Significantly more is needed.
1 4th (1) (18/1 +28%) Kobra	18 18/1(+28%)	(1) Kobra 18/1, Modest hurdler for Dan Skelton. Blinkered/hooded back in this sphere with plenty to find on form.
2 5th (2) (28/1 -56%) Gentle Fire	28 28/1(-56%)	(2) Gentle Fire 28/1, Fair bumper winner, so he's not ruled out on her Flat debut.
4 6th (4) (28/1 +58%) Eminent Angel	28 28/1(+58%)	(4) Eminent Angel 28/1, 80/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at this C&D on debut 23 days ago. Needs a big step forward.
8 7th (8) (100/1 +0%) Madasahatter	100 100/1(+0%)	(8) Madasahatter 100/1, 100/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at this course (6.1f) on debut, very slowly away. Off 173 days with lots to find.
12 8th (12) (50/1 +0%) Storm Dancer	50 50/1(+0%)	(12) Storm Dancer 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at this C&D 11 days ago, missing break. Hard to make a case for.
10 9th (10) (14/1 +36%) Quartet	14 14/1(+36%)	(10) Quartet 14/1, Lethal Force filly. Sister to useful winner up to 1m Crotchet and half-sister to several winners, including useful 1¼m/11f winner Piano and 2-y-o 5f-7f winner Clef. Bred to be no back number. Market can guide.
6 10th (6) (66/1 -32%) Irlandais Intrigue	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Irlandais Intrigue 66/1, Sixth of 8 in minor event at Kempton (6f, 40/1) on debut 14 days ago, not knocked about. Lots more required now.
5 11th (5) (300/1 -50%) Hannah's Return	300 300/1(-50%)	(5) Hannah's Return 300/1, Last of 12 in minor event at Kempton (10f, 300/1) on debut 14 days ago, very slowly away. Down in trip with work to do.
11 12th (11) (125/1 -89%) Scuti	125 125/1(-89%)	(11) Scuti 125/1, Dragon Pulse filly. Dam unraced. Others appeal more.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:20 Aintree NH Flat Race (Class 1) 17f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (28/1 -40%) Lookaway	28 28/1(-40%)	(12) Lookaway 28/1, Expensive point recruit who maintained an unbeaten record when landing his first Rules outing at Newbury in February. Should be able to build on that, so he's no forlorn hope.
10 2nd (10) (16/1 +0%) Hullnback	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Hullnback 16/1, Hails from an excellent stable and made a ready winning debut at Chepstow. Came unstuck in listed company at Newbury next time, but that experience will have done him good. Tongue tied now.
11 3rd (11) (8/1 +20%) Leave Of Absence	8 8/1(+20%)	(11) Leave Of Absence 8/1, Ex-pointer who looked above average when scoring impressively at Kempton on Rules debut and followed up with a minimum of fuss at Newbury last Saturday. This is seemingly an afterthought, but his yard is thriving and he can't be taken lightly.
19 4th (19) (22/1 +33%) Blow Your Wad	22 22/1(+33%)	(19) Blow Your Wad 22/1, Runner-up both starts to date, albeit not looking the most straightforward at Wincanton on latest outing a month ago. Set for a struggle in this grade.
14 5th (14) (2.5/1 +29%) Rath Gaul Boy	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(14) Rath Gaul Boy 2.5/1, Landed his sole start in points and, having been sent off at odds on, had little trouble following up readily in a Leopardstown bumper last month. Makes plenty of appeal stepping up in grade.
16 6th (16) (12/1 +33%) Shomen Uchi	12 12/1(+33%)	(16) Shomen Uchi 12/1, Backed up a positive start when off the mark easily at Hereford 52 days ago, and there's scope for better still, so not without a chance for a stable that has enjoyed a fine campaign.
5 7th (5) (50/1 -52%) Cruz Control	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Cruz Control 50/1, Promising first effort at Chepstow and didn't need to improve to one better at Exeter in gritty fashion almost 3 months ago. This demands more.
1 8th (1) (125/1 -89%) Astronomic View	125 125/1(-89%)	(1) Astronomic View 125/1, Confirmed debut promise when opening his account at Exeter on New Year's Day and far from discredited when third there subsequently. Seemingly out of his depth in this company, though.
13 9th (13) (50/1 -52%) Prairie Wolf	50 50/1(-52%)	(13) Prairie Wolf 50/1, Looked a useful prospect when making a winning start to his career at Kelso last May and doubled his tally (on third outing) at Doncaster in January. Needs more to feature in this, however.
3 10th (3) (16/1 +0%) Chianti Classico	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Chianti Classico 16/1, Winning pointer who opened his account in this sphere at the second attempt at Market Rasen 4 months ago. Stable likely to have him tuned up, but he has something to find.
9 11th (9) (8/1 -14%) Houlanbatordechais	8 8/1(-14%)	(9) Houlanbatordechais 8/1, Ready winner of a couple of French races in October. Picked up by top connections since and, while he's been thrown in at the deep end to some degree, he still warrants a market check.
7 12th (7) (4/1 +11%) Ernest Gray	4 4/1(+11%)	(7) Ernest Gray 4/1, Overcame inexperience to make a successful debut at Punchestown for Colin Bowe and, a year on, made a most impressive debut for new yard at Warwick last month, powering away to score by a wide margin. Strong claims.
17 13th (17) (50/1 -52%) Swapped	50 50/1(-52%)	(17) Swapped 50/1, Lingfield winner in September and backed it up with a good second in a more competitive event there 76 days ago. This is likely to prove beyond him.
18 14th (18) (33/1 -65%) Western Zephyr	33 33/1(-65%)	(18) Western Zephyr 33/1, Easily won sole start in points, then made all in workmanlike fashion on Rules debut at Huntingdon 71 days ago. That form has a strong look to it, so could go well under another positive ride.
2 15th (2) (100/1 -52%) Basford	100 100/1(-52%)	(2) Basford 100/1, Out of a bumper winner and followed suit with a cosy success on debut at Carlisle in October. Creditable third at Wincanton next time, but found out in listed company at Newbury on latest outing.
6 16th (6) (66/1 -100%) Donaire	66 66/1(-100%)	(6) Donaire 66/1, Confirmed the encouragement he'd shown on debut for Stuart Crawford when making a winning start for new connections at Hereford in February. Tongue tied now, but this demands a much more significant step up.
20 17th (20) (40/1 -60%) Imperial Bede	40 40/1(-60%)	(20) Imperial Bede 40/1, Won maiden at Fontainebleau before finishing second in a Grade 3 event at Nantes 5 months ago. Something of an unknown quantity on British/stable debut, but clearly talented, so can't be ignored.
8 \|PU\| (8) (5.5/1 +0%) Henri The Second	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(8) Henri The Second 5.5/1, Defied greenness to make a winning start at Chepstow, then made all from Authorised Speed (boosted the form since) in a listed event at Ascot 113 days ago. Might have been saved for this, so bold showing expected.

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18:20 Aintree NH Flat Race (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (4/1 +50%) Halimi	4 4/1(+50%)	(4) Halimi 4/1, Useful performer. Started 2022 with 2 good efforts but hasn't been in quite the same form on his last 2 starts. Bounce back needed.
1 2nd (1) (5.5/1 -120%) Red Verdon	5.5 5.5/1(-120%)	(1) Red Verdon 5.5/1, Smart veteran who picked up a Group 2 at Longchamp last summer. Potential class act in this handicap if ready to roll after 6 months off.
6 3rd (6) (6.5/1 -44%) Restorer	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(6) Restorer 6.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Creditable third of 6 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (10f) 38 days ago, having run of race. Stamina to prove.
3 4th (3) (6.5/1 -8%) Reshoun	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(3) Reshoun 6.5/1, Won the Ascot Stakes last June. Failed to reproduce that in 3 subsequent starts last year and remains 2 lb above that winning mark ahead of this reappearance.
5 5th (5) (2.5/1 +38%) King's Advice	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(5) King's Advice 2.5/1, Course winner. Eight wins from 25 Flat runs but 17 runs since his latest in 2019. 3/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 60 days ago. Visor back on.
2 6th (2) (4/1 +11%) The Grand Visir	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) The Grand Visir 4/1, Last win came at Royal Ascot in 2019 but he was still capable of smart form last year. Only had one previous start on AW (well held).

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9.5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (2.5/1 +38%) Pilot Wings	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(2) Pilot Wings 2.5/1, Temperamental sort. C&D winner. 9/1, good third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 3 weeks ago, running on. Capable off this sort of mark, he's opposable on balance.
6 2nd (6) (7/1 +0%) Quoteline Direct	7 7/1(+0%)	(6) Quoteline Direct 7/1, C&D winner here in January. Shaped as if back in form when fourth of 11 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 3 weeks ago, left poorly placed. Fully-fledged rider takes over so not discounted.
3 3rd (3) (3/1 -9%) Amalfi Salsa	3 3/1(-9%)	(3) Amalfi Salsa 3/1, Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (2/1) at this C&D 3 weeks ago, running on after forced wide home turn. Eased a shade in the weights can gain reward for a string of consistent recent efforts.
4 4th (4) (4.5/1 +10%) Nine Elms	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(4) Nine Elms 4.5/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Again ran well when second of 11 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 3 weeks ago. Should be on the premises once again.
8 5th (8) (18/1 -13%) Star Of St Louis	18 18/1(-13%)	(8) Star Of St Louis 18/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 50/1, not disgraced after 10 months off when fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 25 days ago, running on.
5 6th (5) (16/1 -14%) Gearing's Point	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Gearing's Point 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Made no impression when ninth of 13 on handicap debut (28/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, good) 14 days ago.
1 7th (1) (28/1 -155%) Faithhopeandglory	28 28/1(-155%)	(1) Faithhopeandglory 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Never involved on her qualifying run when fifth of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW, 40/1) 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut with Richard Kingscote taking over in the saddle.
7 8th (7) (5/1 +9%) Flight Command	5 5/1(+9%)	(7) Flight Command 5/1, 3/1, third of 10 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f) 65 days ago. Tongue strap applied and given how well backed he was on return, he's worth a second look.
10 9th (10) (80/1 -400%) Dark Icon	80 80/1(-400%)	(10) Dark Icon 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, offered little her on qualifying run when eighth of 9 in minor event at this course (8.6f) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
9 10th (9) (80/1 -21%) Air Of York	80 80/1(-21%)	(9) Air Of York 80/1, Course winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. 66/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 3 weeks ago. Easily opposed.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9.5f Race Class Flow

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

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (2/1 +27%) Odd Socks Havana	2 2/1(+27%)	(5) Odd Socks Havana 2/1, Latest win at Newcastle in February. Very good second of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Newcastle (8f) 15 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Expected to be bang there.
12 2nd (12) (20/1 +0%) City Wanderer	20 20/1(+0%)	(12) City Wanderer 20/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2019. 16/1, last of 12 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 23 days ago. Back up in trip with something to find on form.
9 3rd (9) (9/1 -13%) Four Feet	9 9/1(-13%)	(9) Four Feet 9/1, Remains a maiden after 18 runs, and only eighth of 11 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, firm). Off 6 months and needs to hit the ground running.
8 4th (8) (6/1 +50%) Shadow Angel	6 6/1(+50%)	(8) Shadow Angel 6/1, 16/1, below form ninth of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 9 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and not discounted if shrugging off latest effort.
10 5th (10) (16/1 -129%) Red Bravo	16 16/1(-129%)	(10) Red Bravo 16/1, 33/1, good second of 12 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 23 days ago. Up in trip. Can give another good account.
11 6th (11) (12/1 +14%) Makyon	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Makyon 12/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2019. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 44 days ago. Shortlisted.
4 7th (4) (6/1 +63%) Well Prepared	6 6/1(+63%)	(4) Well Prepared 6/1, 16/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 71 days ago. Others more persuasive.
13 8th (13) (22/1 -22%) Mac Mccarthy	22 22/1(-22%)	(13) Mac Mccarthy 22/1, C&D winner but untrustworthy individual. 10/1, below form seventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D 6 months ago. Has plenty to find on form.
6 9th (6) (125/1 -150%) Lexington Bullet	125 125/1(-150%)	(6) Lexington Bullet 125/1, 80/1, below-form fourth of 5 in minor event at this course (6.1f) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
2 10th (2) (50/1 -127%) Upalnitetogetlucky	50 50/1(-127%)	(2) Upalnitetogetlucky 50/1, 125/1, last of 12 in maiden at this course (6.1f) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Risky proposition at present.
3 11th (3) (6.5/1 -63%) Luscifer	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(3) Luscifer 6.5/1, Course winner. 11/2, below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 31 days ago. Fifteen runs since last win in 2020.
7 12th (7) (10/1 -54%) Big Dutchie	10 10/1(-54%)	(7) Big Dutchie 10/1, 7/2, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (8f). Off 116 days. Has work to do.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (0.91/1 +0%) Study The Stars	0.91 0.91/1(+0%)	(1) Study The Stars 0.91/1, 5/1, very good second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 10 days ago. Obvious chance of going one better with experienced rider on board.
2 2nd (2) (16/1 +0%) Garrison Commander	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Garrison Commander 16/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (21.7f, good to soft, 25/1) 41 days ago. Back down in trip. Modest on the Flat nowadays but well treated based on past exploits in this sphere.
6 3rd (6) (5/1 -25%) Jenny Ren	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Jenny Ren 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 5/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago, running on. Should give another good account but will need everything to drop right if she's to get her head in front.
8 4th (8) (50/1 -178%) Burnage Boy	50 50/1(-178%)	(8) Burnage Boy 50/1, 17/2, fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Poor on the Flat, and doesn't make much appeal returning to this sphere.
10 5th (10) (40/1 -100%) Lightning Blue	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Lightning Blue 40/1, 18/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 10 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others preferred.
4 6th (4) (12/1 +14%) Denable	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Denable 12/1, 9/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to bounce back.
5 7th (5) (12/1 -33%) One To Go	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) One To Go 12/1, Unreliable individual. Two wins from 46 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2020. 14/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive.
7 8th (7) (8.5/1 +70%) Fleursals	8.5 8.5/1(+70%)	(7) Fleursals 8.5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, 7½ lengths ninth of 12 to Jenny Ren in minor event at this C&D (22/1) 40 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
3 9th (3) (12/1 +25%) Genever Dragon	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) Genever Dragon 12/1, Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 66/1) 26 days ago. Up in trip. Well handicapped on some of the form he showed for his previous yard, and he may step up on his reappearance.
9 10th (9) (20/1 +29%) Uccello	20 20/1(+29%)	(9) Uccello 20/1, 25/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 +11%) The Resdev Way	2 2/1(+11%)	(1) The Resdev Way 2/1, Course winner. 11/1, creditable sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Consistent on the Flat and gets on well with this rider, so boasts strong claims.
4 2nd (4) (4.5/1 +25%) Percy Prosecco	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(4) Percy Prosecco 4.5/1, Untrustworthy individual. Below form eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 60 days ago. Tricky sort who is a long time without a win on the Flat.
9 3rd (9) (25/1 -56%) Alioski	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Alioski 25/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, excellent second of 8 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Plumpton (17.8f, good), clear of rest. Off 6 months since and his Flat record is rather uninspiring.
6 4th (6) (10/1 +0%) Grandscape	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) Grandscape 10/1, C&D winner. 40/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Newbury (12f, heavy), slowly away. Off 168 days. Won this last year, but returns with something to prove.
2 5th (2) (3.33/1 +5%) Merweb	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(2) Merweb 3.33/1, 28/1, first run since leaving Ronald Harris when creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 9 days ago, left poorly placed. Nicely handicapped if he can build on that back up in trip.
3 6th (3) (4/1 +50%) Donya	4 4/1(+50%)	(3) Donya 4/1, Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 25 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Should be suited by a return to this distance, and a strong pace would suit.
7 7th (7) (33/1 +0%) Go On Gal	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Go On Gal 33/1, 40/1, last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 35 days ago. Doesn't make much appeal.
8 8th (8) (40/1 -150%) Glencoe Boy	40 40/1(-150%)	(8) Glencoe Boy 40/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. Good fourth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW), having run of race. Off 7 months. Visor on 1st time. More required.

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

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Tomform Saturday 9th April 2022

Races & Results Saturday 9th April 2022

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12:30 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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12:55 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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13:00 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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13:37 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Aintree Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Aintree Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:33 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Thirsk Stakes (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Aintree Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:08 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Aintree Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

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15:43 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 25f Race Class Flow

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16:22 Bangor Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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16:52 Bangor NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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16:57 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Aintree Handicap Chase (Class 1) 34f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:20 Aintree NH Flat Race (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9.5f Race Class Flow

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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