1 Friday 26th April 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 53 Races on Friday 26th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Perth, 7 races at Sandown, 8 races at Cork, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Downpatrick, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (15/2 +25%) Equity Law	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(9) Equity Law 15/2, Fairly useful 2yo who left the impression he would strip fitter for his reappearance at Bath. Already has some solid C&D form to his name, so not one to dismiss lightly. Behind Hedge Fund on his return but the ground was a valid excuse; still has potential.
5 2nd (5) (9/2 +59%) Shagraan	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(5) Shagraan 9/2, Won 6f Windsor novice in good style on debut last year. Found out in better company subsequently but interesting to see how he develops for new yard (has left Clive Cox) this term. Listed-placed for Clive Cox at 2; sold 125,000gns in October and gelded; not fully exposed.
6 3rd (6) (5/1 +9%) Hedge Fund	5 5/1(+9%)	(6) Hedge Fund 5/1, Straightforward sprinter who upped his game when runner-up in Bath handicap on return 19 days ago and should be well positioned from stall 2. Not dismissed for all that others have more potential. Lots to like about his reappearance effort & he's a leading contender with that behind him.
4 4th (4) (5/1 -11%) Miaharris	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Miaharris 5/1, Lightly-raced C&D winner. 15/2, creditable 3½ lengths fifth of 13 to Inquisitively in Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) when last seen, met some trouble. Off 6 months. Could do better on seasonal/handicap debut. Listed winner last summer before coming up short in Group 3s; career best required.
3 5th (3) (12/1 -118%) Serried Ranks	12 12/1(-118%)	(3) Serried Ranks 12/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs, notably impressive in a nursery at Goodwood on first crack at 6f. Seemed amiss in a listed event at York on final outing but should do better this term having been gelded. Two wins as a 2yo, notably a Goodwood nursery (6f); been gelded; 5f on good ground a query.
2 6th (2) (22/1 -83%) Dark Vintage	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Dark Vintage 22/1, Fairly useful winner in America and, while BHA handicapper doesn't appear to have taken any chances with his opening mark, he will be worth noting in the betting on debut for a shrewd stable. Four runs over 5f on firm ground in the US as a 2yo; hard to assess on stable debut.
8 7th (8) (11/1 -10%) Rogue Enforcer	11 11/1(-10%)	(8) Rogue Enforcer 11/1, Ended juvenile campaign firmly on the up, completing an autumn double with a smooth performance in a novice at Catterick 178 days ago. Opening mark looks fair but stall 10 isn't ideal. Two wins as a 2yo on soft/heavy; more races to be won with him but perhaps not this one.
7 8th (7) (4/1 +27%) Sports Coach	4 4/1(+27%)	(7) Sports Coach 4/1, Progressive colt who doubled his tally (from 3 starts) despite signs of lingering greenness at Wolverhampton 4 months ago. Stable is in excellent form and he's worth chancing to land the hat-trick on return. Chasing a hat-trick after novice wins at Newcastle and Wolverhampton; this a tougher task.
10 9th (10) (17/2 -13%) Tan Rapido	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(10) Tan Rapido 17/2, Confirmed debut promise when comfortably off the mark in maiden at Windsor (5.1f) last July. Turned over at long odds on at Wolverhampton (22 days ago) on return (too free), but seemingly well thought of, so mark of 82 might underestimate him. 5f win (good) last season; looked tricky at Wolverhampton on his return when 2nd at 2-9.

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13:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

In a wide-open event, marginal preference is for HEDGE FUND, who bumped into a very well-handicapped rival when filling second place on his return to action at Bath. Given the winner of that contest has subsequently scored at Listed level, this son of Profitable merits plenty of respect off the same mark. Rogue Enforcer progressed well as a juvenile and may have more improvement left to come, while Serried Ranks has serious claims based on the pick of his form. Others to note include Dark Vintage, Miaharris and Shagraan.

SPORTS COACH boasts a progressive profile and his stable can do no wrong at present, so he's fancied to land a hat-trick switched to handicaps after 4 months off. Tan Rapido might have been let in lightly off 82, so he's regarded as the main threat ahead of Serried Ranks.

Hedge Fund shaped well on his return but EQUITY LAW is better than he showed in that Bath event and he can take a big step forward.

13:23 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (6/1 +45%) Bantry	6 6/1(+45%)	(12) Bantry 6/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Hooded for first time, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (7f) 51 days ago, nearest finish. Well-run race over this trip will suit. Is 0-16 but encouraging fifth at Kempton last month; not ruled out if he can build on that.
6 2nd (6) (10/3 +39%) Ring Of Gold	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(6) Ring Of Gold 10/3, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Shaped quite well when fifth of 14 in handicap (7/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago, running on. Lurks on a dangerous mark returned to turf with blinkers removed. On a long losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick; one for the shortlist.
9 3rd (9) (11/1 -57%) Darbucks	11 11/1(-57%)	(9) Darbucks 11/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (7f, heavy, 3/1) when last seen in October, posted wide throughout. Consistent sort in 2023 who can't be discounted on his seasonal return.
11 4th (11) (7/2 +22%) Tees George	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(11) Tees George 7/2, Sent off 13/8 but failed to meet market expectations when fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 59 days ago. Better expected on turf. Only fifth in 7f Southwell handicap in February; he needs to bounce back after a break.
5 5th (5) (10/1 -25%) Original Thinker	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Original Thinker 10/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 5/1). Off 6 months and has a career-low mark to work with. In good form until only seventh at Wolverhampton in October; not ruled out on return.
4 6th (4) (22/1 -83%) Bobby Shaft	22 22/1(-83%)	(4) Bobby Shaft 22/1, C&D winner. 50/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, fifth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 17 days ago, nearest finish and ultimately not achieving a great deal. C&D scorer who was tried in cheekpieces when below-par fifth in Thirsk h'cap on his return.
7 7th (7) (16/1 -60%) To The Bar	16 16/1(-60%)	(7) To The Bar 16/1, Latest win at Newcastle in February. 6/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 25 days ago. Blinkers back on for this rare turf outing. Won at Newcastle in February but twice below par since; blinkers refitted back on turf.
2 8th (2) (8/1 -129%) Nights Over Egypt	8 8/1(-129%)	(2) Nights Over Egypt 8/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy, 11/1) 17 days ago. Retains handicap scope now he's back in good order. Gained his breakthrough victory at Thirsk latest; not taken lightly despite back up 2lb.
1 9th (1) (14/1 -100%) King Of Ithaca	14 14/1(-100%)	(1) King Of Ithaca 14/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 11/2) 20 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Should last longer this time with that under his belt and a hood is now on back on turf. Encouraging seventh at Chelmsford on return; very much one to consider with a hood added.
10 10th (10) (12/1 +0%) Pocket The Packet	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Pocket The Packet 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 7¼ lengths eighth of 13 to Nights Over Egypt in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy, 28/1) 17 days ago, never nearer. Much more needed to reverse that form. Yet to score for his current yard and well below par in two 6f handicaps this spring.
8 11th (8) (20/1 +20%) Eleven Eleven	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Eleven Eleven 20/1, Last of 11 in handicap at this course (10.2f, heavy, 11/1) 34 days ago, doing too much too soon. Significantly back down in trip and a better showing should be forthcoming. Ridden too aggressively when finishing last here in March; he's the sort to bounce back.

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13:23 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Nights Over Egypt finally got off the mark when utilising his stamina at Thirsk over 6f in testing conditions and he is likely to enter calculations again off a 2lb higher mark. However, a chance is taken on DARBUCKS, who was knocking on the door at the back end of last season, including when first past the post at Ayr before being demoted to second, and he is worth forgiving his final effort at Catterick. The five-year-old remains capable of further improvement, while others to note include Eleven Eleven and Ring Of Gold.

NIGHTS OVER EGYPT displayed a willing attitude when opening his account at Thirsk 17 days ago and given the mark he'd dropped to, he retains plenty of handicap scope. King of Ithaca eases in class and he should run much closer to form this time, with Bantry completing the shortlist.

James Tate's KING OF ITHACA teed himself up well for this when an encouraging Chelmsford seventh on his return and he edges the verdict

13:30 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (6/1 +0%) Dominic's Fault	6 6/1(+0%)	(10) Dominic's Fault 6/1, Well-bred, rangy sort who overcame a lengthy absence to land a 6-runner novice at Leicester (2m, heavy) in January. Travelled well long way before fading into third at Lingfield 5 weeks later. Given a bit of time since and open to progress now switching to a handicap. Tongue tied first time. Novice winner; goes handicapping with very low mileage and a tongue-tie is added.
7 1st (7) (12/1 -9%) Scots Poet	12 12/1(-9%)	(7) Scots Poet 12/1, Back to winning ways at Musselburgh on New Year's Day but well behind Mack The Man back there since. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Never gave his running last time but won nicely the time before and usually consistent.
5 2nd (5) (15/2 +6%) Cuban Cigar	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(5) Cuban Cigar 15/2, Enhanced his good record at Musselburgh when scoring over 2m in November. Shaped as if still in good form when 9¼ lengths fourth of 13 to Mack The Man over 17.5f there 3 weeks ago. Runner-up in this race last year. Fairly consistent 6yo but it's never going to be easy off his current mark.
6 3rd (6) (4/1 +47%) Mack The Man	4 4/1(+47%)	(6) Mack The Man 4/1, Has reacted well to a visor lately, building on Ayr second when winning a competitive series final at Musselburgh (17.5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Raised 8 lb but retains handicapping scope on old form. Had dropped to a good mark and he's got back on track in the visor; thereabouts.
12 4th (12) (12/1 +14%) Polisud	12 12/1(+14%)	(12) Polisud 12/1, One-time fairly useful chaser/hurdle winner in France who took advantage of a big drop in the weights to land a 2m Newcastle handicap last month. Backed that up when second there 3 weeks later. Another to consider. In form but drying ground might not be ideal for him and this is a rise in class.
2 5th (2) (18/1 -80%) Well Planted	18 18/1(-80%)	(2) Well Planted 18/1, Recorded a second C&D success in August and also went close here later that month. Not seen over hurdles since September but a recent spin on AW Flat should have put him spot on for this. Generally runs this track very well but he would prefer drier ground.
1 6th (1) (6/1 +29%) Lively Citizen	6 6/1(+29%)	(1) Lively Citizen 6/1, In good heart since returning to this sphere following a stint over the larger obstacles, winning at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) last month and good fourth of 19 at Aintree (2m, soft) a fortnight ago. Respected. Arrives here on the back of an excellent run two weeks ago at Aintree.
8 7th (8) (9/2 +0%) Rascal	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(8) Rascal 9/2, Too free when well held sole outing in bumpers but has fared better over hurdles, building on his Warwick debut third last spring when winning 2m Doncaster maiden 6 months later. Pulled well clear of the rest when 3 lengths second in 2m Huntingdon handicap latest so a 3 lb nudge looks fair. Clear of the third when second to an improver at Huntingdon; enters the reckoning.
3 8th (3) (25/1 -25%) Jason The Militant	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Jason The Militant 25/1, One-time very smart hurdler for Henry de Bromhead but little impact for current yard, pulling up in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham latest. This undoubtedly easier but still has too much to prove. Has struggled for a while and his good days for Henry De Bromhead are a fading memory.
11 9th (11) (14/1 +44%) Can't Stop Now	14 14/1(+44%)	(11) Can't Stop Now 14/1, This front-runner won a 2m Musselburgh handicap hurdle last March and added to his tally on the Flat at Carlisle in August. Creditable second in a 2m Ayr handicap last month but disappointed on AW Flat 16 days later. Had a wind op since. Had wind surgery since his last run and could go well off this mark if back in good order.
9 \|PU\| (9) (4/1 +20%) Old Gregorian	4 4/1(+20%)	(9) Old Gregorian 4/1, Made a successful debut over hurdles after 6 months off in 2m Kelso maiden in October, beating one who won his next 2 starts. Pulled up at Aintree next time but better when third of 12 at Carlisle in February. Unexposed now handicapping after wind surgery (also tongue tied). Unexposed novice who should have more to offer in handicaps; had wind op.
4 \|PU\| (4) (50/1 -178%) Forcing Bull	50 50/1(-178%)	(4) Forcing Bull 50/1, Won a pair of Sedgefield novice hurdles in March 2023 but well held in a handicap at Ayr the following month and pulled up in Haydock Grade on return in November. Off a further 5 months since. Still early days but betting perhaps the best guide to what's expected this afternoon. They were minor Sedgefield races that he won and unconvinced he's well handicapped.

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13:30 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

MACK THE MAN arrested a slump in form when runner-up at Ayr and then built on that by going one position better at Musselburgh. An 8lb rise still leaves him well treated compared to the pick of his efforts and he actually drops in grade now. Polisud very nearly completed a Newcastle brace, and Rascal also arrives on the back of a pleasing second place. Lively Citizen outran big odds to make the frame at Aintree's Grand National meeting and competes here off the same mark.

A competitive handicap to open the card. DOMINIC'S FAULT travels like one who could be well treated off an opening mark of 107 and is given a chance to prove it with a tongue tie added. Rascal and Old Gregorian have similarly unexposed profiles to the selection, while Mack The Man and Lively Citizen have a lot more miles on the clock but arrive in good form.

The 5yo OLD GREGORIAN is a lightly raced handicap debutant and he has plenty of potential off this low a mark.

13:40 Cork Maiden 8f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (15/2 +38%) Sharinay	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(11) Sharinay 15/2, Sixth of 17 in maiden (9/1) at the Curragh (7f, soft) on debut, not knocked about. Off 6 months/gelded. Hooded for 1st time. Should improve. Not unfancied for Curragh debut and showed promise when sixth of 17 over 7f; gelded; hood.
17 2nd (17) (13/8 +51%) Super Sox	1.625 13/8(+51%)	(17) Super Sox 13/8, Promising individual. Third of 10 in maiden (6/1) at Dundalk (7f) on debut 13 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress. Beaten less than 5l on recent AW debut; speedy page so extra furlong not sure to suit.
2 3rd (2) (7/2 -115%) Bad Desire	3.5 7/2(-115%)	(2) Bad Desire 7/2, Fairly useful colt. Not beaten far in Group 3 at Chantilly (9f, good) in September, lost a shoe. Off 7 months. Can do better still this year. Second to decent Ballydoyle colt on debut at Galway; last of six but not shamed in Group 3.
1 4th (1) (4/1 +27%) Ata Rangi	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Ata Rangi 4/1, Promising type. 14/1, fifth of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy) on debut, not knocked about. Off 173 days/gelded. That was a good start and he can do better. Fifth of 20 in heavy-ground Curragh maiden at the back-end; gelded since.
12 5th (12) (33/1 -65%) Tokenomics	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Tokenomics 33/1, Promising type. Seventh of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 50/1) on debut 14 days ago. Open to improvement. Was 50-1 for AW debut a fortnight ago, showed ability when beaten 5.5l over this trip.
16 6th (16) (100/1 -300%) Mapa	100 100/1(-300%)	(16) Mapa 100/1, Once-raced filly. Seventh of 11 in maiden (14/1) at Naas (5.9f, good) on debut, not knocked about. Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. 14s for Naas 6f maiden in August, missed the break before being beaten aound 9l.
14 7th (14) (20/1 -67%) Help Me Rhonda	20 20/1(-67%)	(14) Help Me Rhonda 20/1, 110,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Aldana and 7.5f winner Collage. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Kehaar. Cost 110,000gns as a yearling and related to plenty of winners; noteworthy newcomer.
3 8th (3) (12/1 -50%) Eastern Capital	12 12/1(-50%)	(3) Eastern Capital 12/1, Tonkin gelding. Dam, 7f winner (including at 2 yrs) who stayed 9.5f, sister to smart 5f winner My Laureate, third in Mercury Stakes. Yard having good spell and he's a newcomer to note. Gelding out of 7f winner who is related to several useful winners.
13 9th (13) (125/1 -25%) Tyder	125 125/1(-25%)	(13) Tyder 125/1, Sixteenth of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 100/1) on debut. Off 173 days/gelded. Beaten a long way in back-end Curragh maiden when sent off 100-1; gelded since.
9 10th (9) (8/1 -14%) Old Sea	8 8/1(-14%)	(9) Old Sea 8/1, Promising type. 14/1 and tongue strap on, fifth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) on debut 21 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. 14s, kept on when fifth in AW maiden earlier in the month; extra furlong should suit.
6 11th (6) (200/1 -33%) Las Vegas Nevada	200 200/1(-33%)	(6) Las Vegas Nevada 200/1, Once-raced gelding. 125/1, ninth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) on debut 21 days ago. Big price on recent AW debut when keen and green, soundly beaten in the end over 7f.
8 12th (8) (200/1 -33%) Nobody	200 200/1(-33%)	(8) Nobody 200/1, Twice-raced gelding, no show. Well beaten in both starts in October; will be one for handicaps.
18 13th (18) (150/1 +0%) Walkswiththestars	150 150/1(+0%)	(18) Walkswiththestars 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy, 250/1) 19 days ago, slowly away. Out the back both starts; can only be watched.
5 14th (5) (250/1 -150%) Highland Mist	250 250/1(-150%)	(5) Highland Mist 250/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Sixth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 125/1) 70 days ago, not knocked about. One for handicaps. Beaten 9l in pair of AW maidens over this trip; not likely to contend.
7 15th (7) (25/1 -56%) Mastastroque	25 25/1(-56%)	(7) Mastastroque 25/1, Masar gelding. Half-brother to useful 7f/1m winner Chazzesmee and 2-y-o 5.7f winner In The Giving. Half-brother to yard's Irish Lincolnshire winner Chazzesmee; worth a market check.
15 16th (15) (400/1 -167%) Lough Lannagh	400 400/1(-167%)	(15) Lough Lannagh 400/1, Thrice-raced filly, just modest form. Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Showed ability on second start at Listowel when beaten 7l but unlikely to contend; hooded.
10 17th (10) (125/1 -400%) Quite Content	125 125/1(-400%)	(10) Quite Content 125/1, Kessaar colt. Half-brother to 1m-15f winner Serenade The Stars and 6f/7f winner Grande Rumore. Dam, ran once, closely related to smart 7f-10.6f winner Leporello. Half-brother to GB/Australian winners Serenade The Stars (1m-1m7f) and Grande Rumore.
4 18th (4) (400/1 -100%) Ginormous	400 400/1(-100%)	(4) Ginormous 400/1, Thrice-raced gelding. First run since leaving George Scott when last of 18 in maiden at this course (5f, heavy, 200/1) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Well beaten in two runs in Britain last year and out the back over 5f here on yard debut.

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13:40 Cork Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BAD DESIRE chased home a useful Ballydoyle-trained colt on his debut at Galway in August and, although last of six, wasn't beaten all that far in a Group 3 at Chantilly the following month. He represents an in-form trainer/jockey combination and sets the standard while any further rain that falls will be to his advantage. Super Sox, third at Dundalk earlier in the month, is speedily bred so stepping up in trip by a furlong isn't sure to suit but Paddy Twomey rarely makes the wrong call in these matters and his strike-rate has been typically impressive in the opening weeks of the campaign. Ata Rangi ran well when fifth in a back-end Curragh maiden and is a likely improver while Help Me Rhonda cost 110,000gns as a yearling and is a half-sister to four winners.

There is more to come from BAD DESIRE this year and he can make a winning return in this big-field maiden that looks short on quality. Old Sea and Super Sox are a couple of the dangers.

Having run well first time out last term before performing respectably in Group company in France, BAD DESIRE is the selection

13:50 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (Evens +70%) Hand Of God	0 Evens(+70%)	(5) Hand Of God Evens, Promising sort who got off the mark in good style in maiden company at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last October. There's better to come at 3 and Ryan Moore has been booked for this handicap debut and reappearance. Big step forward with his impressive Newmarket win in October; more to come this year.
2 2nd (2) (10/1 +38%) Blue Lemons	10 10/1(+38%)	(2) Blue Lemons 10/1, Debut winner on soft ground at Leicester last September. Has achieved better form in defeat since (hampered when sixth of 8 in valuable Chelmsford conditions race on reappearance) but it's hard to argue his opening mark looks generous. Hit with a 5lb rise for latest Chelmsford sixth; career best required.
8 3rd (8) (3/1 +60%) Royal Supremacy	3 3/1(+60%)	(8) Royal Supremacy 3/1, Won on 7f course debut last August. Behind Blue Lemons when well-held fourth in useful Newbury novice next time but straight back on the up when landing a 1m Kempton nursery in October. In good hands and could easily be more to come after only 3 starts. 2-3 as a 2yo but 8l behind Blue Lemons at Newbury on his second start; course winner.
4 4th (4) (5/1 +9%) Cracking Gold	5 5/1(+9%)	(4) Cracking Gold 5/1, Won 7f novices at Kempton and Lingfield on first 2 starts. Lost his unbeaten record but ran with credit when close second in 1m Kempton handicap last month. Steps up to 1m now making his turf debut. Remains capable of better. Lost unbeaten record at Kempton latest but still ran well; 1m should suit; more to come.
1 5th (1) (9/1 +36%) Cuban Tiger	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Cuban Tiger 9/1, Has made rapid strides since making a winning debut over 6f at Southwell in January, bagging a 1m Newcastle listed race on Good Friday. Presumably found the run coming too soon when below form in Chelmsford conditions race only 8 days later. Capable of bouncing back on turf debut for in-form yard. Listed AW win on Good Friday (1m); below par latest; concedes weight to promising rivals.

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13:50 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

HAND OF GOD improved with each start as a juvenile and was last seen getting off the mark in impressive fashion at Newmarket in October. An opening mark of 88 for the son of Churchill should be workable, especially as his pedigree suggests that he will progress further as a three-year-old. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Royal Supremacy and Cracking Gold appear to be the pick of them.

Always a very useful 3-y-o handicap. An opening mark in the high 80s looks manageable for HAND OF GOD on the back of his taking Newmarket maiden success last autumn so he gets the vote under Ryan Moore. Cracking Gold and Cuban Tiger have done well on AW this year and are feared most.

Hand Of God is an intriguing handicap debutant but CRACKING GOLD can resume winning ways now upped to 1m for the first time.

13:58 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (12/1 -20%) Onemorenomore	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) Onemorenomore 12/1, Course winner last September. Went close at Pontefract next time. Not so good on AW final start but claims if ready to roll on return. Course win at the Leger meeting; poor run on AW when last seen 190 days ago; ground a ?.
7 2nd (7) (12/1 -71%) Mister Sox	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Mister Sox 12/1, 9/2, ninth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy) on reappearance 17 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Cheekpieces back on. Should be sharper now. Of interest on last year's best, including C&D; sharper for his return; change of headgear.
6 3rd (6) (7/1 +13%) Alseeyerthere	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Alseeyerthere 7/1, Won at Redcar (7f) last June. Respectable 1¼ lengths fourth of 12 to Shark Two One in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) on final start. Reached the frame on last year's reappearance and her stable won this race last year. 7f winner last summer and ended 2023 with a close 4th at Leicester; more to come; ground?.
12 4th (12) (40/1 -21%) Shotley Royale	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Shotley Royale 40/1, Poor maiden. 20/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 18 days ago. Lots to prove but down in the weights and getting back on slow ground could help.
10 5th (10) (9/1 +10%) Asadjumeirah	9 9/1(+10%)	(10) Asadjumeirah 9/1, Thirty seven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 6 days ago. Hard to win with and stepping up to 7f isn't sure to be of benefit; down in class at least.
3 6th (3) (17/2 -13%) Five Winds	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(3) Five Winds 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 15 on Chelmsford handicap debut (7f, 22/1) 28 days ago. Makes turf debut. That was a competitive race and she could have a big say if proving as effective on the grass. Promise in qualifying runs and fair 4th in a deep race on h'cap debut; first crack on turf.
5 7th (5) (14/1 -40%) Juryman	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Juryman 14/1, Unreliable type but did win over C&D (heavy) for William Jarvis last spring. Lost her way at the end of the season but back on a good mark as a result and needs a betting check on return for a new stable. C&D win on soft one year ago; big chance on that form; market useful on stable debut.
8 8th (8) (10/1 +38%) Believe You Me	10 10/1(+38%)	(8) Believe You Me 10/1, Won over this trip at Chepstow last summer. Blinkered first time, seventh of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Kempton (7f) final start. Headgear off on return from 163 days off. Easy win at Chepstow last summer (7f, good to soft) but she's found it tougher going since.
4 9th (4) (9/4 +18%) Ratafia	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(4) Ratafia 9/4, Made it 3 wins in last 4 starts when seeing off 8 rivals on 7f Newcastle reappearance 32 days ago. Looked to do that a shade cosily so a 2 lb nudge may not prevent him going in again. Thriving over 7f now and mark still looks in range; big chance providing they don't dawdle.
9 10th (9) (14/1 +13%) Shark Two One	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Shark Two One 14/1, Latest win at Leicester in October. 14/1, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (7f, heavy) on reappearance 23 days ago. May come on for the outing. Two 7f wins last autumn; feasible mark if recent return has blown away the cobwebs.
2 11th (2) (14/1 +0%) Biplane	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) Biplane 14/1, Two wins at the start of last summer. Hasn't threatened in her 3 outings this year and can only watch for now. Quiet on AW this year but down in grade and has run well here in the past; a possible.
11 12th (11) (8/1 -100%) Warrior Square	8 8/1(-100%)	(11) Warrior Square 8/1, Goes in search of a hat-trick after 7f wins at Kempton (classified) and Southwell (handicap) this year. Should go well if proving as effective on turf. 2-2 since fitted with a visor; could stil have more to come; contender.

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13:58 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

RATAFIA hasn't looked back since gaining his first career success at Redcar in October, recording a pair of victories on the all-weather at Newcastle since. The most recent of those came after a break last month and the six-year-old, whose dam also relished plenty of cut in the ground when taking a Listed contest here in 2014, is likely to have further progression to come. Onemorenomore scored at the St Leger meeting in September and is respected on his first appearance since October. The hat-trick seeking Warrior Square and Five Winds complete the shortlist.

RATAFIA is on a roll and a small rise for Newcastle may not prevent him making it 4 wins in his last 5 starts. Warrior Square is another in the winning groove at present and is second choice ahead of Five Winds, who is much less exposed than most of these and made a solid start to her handicap career at Chelmsford over Easter.

Alseeyerthere can do better this year but the thriving RATAFIA (nap) is fancied to make it four wins in his last five starts.

14:05 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 31f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (11/1 +8%) Bretney	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) Bretney 11/1, Scored at Sandown in February and backed it up with a solid showing at Warwick. Seemingly amiss at Cheltenham last time but no surprise if he's back on his game with blinkers refitted. Pulled up on good ground last week but strong contender on his softer-ground form.
3 2nd (3) (9/2 -35%) Duke Of Deception	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(3) Duke Of Deception 9/2, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap chase (5/2) at Haydock (25.6f, soft) 27 days ago, pushed out. Likeable type who represents a stable in red-hot form, so merits plenty of respect. Solid chase career and an easy winner last time; has no stamina doubts.
7 3rd (7) (8/1 +6%) Tom Cody	8 8/1(+6%)	(7) Tom Cody 8/1, Came good in December, winning at Newcastle (3m) and Wetherby (19.5f, heavy) and got back on the up when scoring easily in 11-runner handicap at Carlisle recently. Could take a hand if he gets the longer trip. Won cosily over 3m at Carlisle (heavy) and gives the impression that he'd stay all day.
8 4th (8) (5/1 +0%) Breeze Of Wind	5 5/1(+0%)	(8) Breeze Of Wind 5/1, Has upped his form since switched to chasing, making it 4 wins in this sphere when seeing off 4 rivals over 4m at Hexham last month. Shaped as if still in form (made a couple of errors) behind Tom Cody at Carlisle last time and return to this sort of trip should suit. Strong claims. Has won over 4m so he'll stay okay, but has got himself high in the weights.
1 5th (1) (22/1 -159%) Houston Texas	22 22/1(-159%)	(1) Houston Texas 22/1, Added to his fine record at Carlisle when scoring on return (26.2f) there in November. Not at best since but this at least represents a drop in grade, so not completely ruled out. Capable staying handicapper on his day but has been below par of late.
9 6th (9) (13/2 +59%) Return Fire	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(9) Return Fire 13/2, Started the season well but has lost form since and has a bit to prove compared to some of his rivals. Below par at Hexham latest where he usually goes well; not yet looked a thorough stayer.
4 7th (4) (12/1 -85%) Prince Des Fichaux	12 12/1(-85%)	(4) Prince Des Fichaux 12/1, Very good second of 12 in Eider Chase (11/1) at Newcastle on penultimate outing and backed it up with a solid showing when fourth at Kelso 11 days ago. Visor back on and, while others look better treated, he's a proven stayer. Good recent efforts include a second in the 4m1f Eider; visor replaces cheekpieces.
2 \|U\| (2) (5/1 +9%) Conkwell Legend	5 5/1(+9%)	(2) Conkwell Legend 5/1, Useful winning handicap hurdler who hasn't quite reached that level as a chaser but arrives on the back of a creditable second at Exeter earlier in the month. Still relatively unexposed in this sphere. Dual hurdle winner but 0-7 over fences; stays this far but others can see it out stronger.
5 \|PU\| (5) (9/2 +50%) Haute Estime	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(5) Haute Estime 9/2, Going well when falling 3 out in class 2 handicap here on reappearance and easily most encouraging effort since when third at Bangor a couple of months ago. One to consider from an appealing mark. First long-distance challenge when only 4l away at Bangor (3m5f) two months ago.

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14:05 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 31f Race Class Flow

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

Tom Cody had Breeze Of Wind back in fourth when victorious at Carlisle, although his rival is 3lb better off and more proven at this sort of stamina-sapping trip thanks to his success over 4m at Hexham last month. DUKE OF DECEPTION should have no problem staying either, having occupied the runner-up berth in the North Wales National at Bangor, and he followed that up with a decisive triumph at Haydock. There should be more to come. Bretney failed to fire at Cheltenham last week but can't be written off just yet, and Eider second Prince Des Fichaux is right in this too.

BREEZE OF WIND is highly progressive and shaped much better than the result having made mistakes at Carlisle last time, so he's a solid choice to get back to winning ways. Duke of Deception arrives on the back of a career best when scoring at Haydock and his stable is flying, so he's an obvious danger, while Haute Estime is one to note from a lenient mark.

Duke Of Deception is solid but HAUTE ESTIME (nap) wasn't far behind him at Bangor and the mare is now better off at the weights.

14:15 Cork Handicap 8f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/2 +68%) Karlsberg	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(1) Karlsberg 9/2, Course winner. Off 9 months. Given a chance by the handicapper. Down to a good mark now and can run well fresh; could contend even from a bad draw.
13 2nd (13) (7/1 +0%) Pascalia	7 7/1(+0%)	(13) Pascalia 7/1, Winner at Dundalk in February. 4/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 49 days ago. Dundalk winner; drying ground in her favour back on turf but the worst of the draw is not.
9 3rd (9) (8/1 +20%) Pinball Wizard	8 8/1(+20%)	(9) Pinball Wizard 8/1, 10/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Good effort in a 1m Dundalk handicap three weeks ago; poorly drawn but well capable.
10 4th (10) (10/1 +29%) Toriangel	10 10/1(+29%)	(10) Toriangel 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, respectable 5½ lengths fifth of 18 to Magic Charm in handicap at the Curragh (8f, soft) 7 months ago. Ended last season with a good fifth to Magic Charm at the Curragh; others preferred.
7 5th (7) (12/1 -85%) Comfort Line	12 12/1(-85%)	(7) Comfort Line 12/1, Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Dundalk (8f) 13 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Solid effort at Dundalk two weeks ago; 2lb lower on turf and certainly respected.
3 6th (3) (12/1 -50%) Akmaam	12 12/1(-50%)	(3) Akmaam 12/1, Sixth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 28/1) 21 days ago. Fair run over 1m at Dundalk three weeks ago gives some cause for encouragement here.
5 7th (5) (8/1 -23%) Magic Charm	8 8/1(-23%)	(5) Magic Charm 8/1, 22/1, good third of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy) on return 39 days ago. Player if building on that. Good Curragh run; could be better drawn but looks a leading contender off the same mark.
6 8th (6) (13/2 +54%) Relevant Range	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(6) Relevant Range 13/2, 5/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 42 days ago. Hood back on. Every chance if back to best. Down another 4lb; could be close to a competitive mark but has a bad draw to overcome.
8 9th (8) (14/1 -133%) Kinda Tiny	14 14/1(-133%)	(8) Kinda Tiny 14/1, Career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Galway (7f, heavy, 5/1) final start last season, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Off 179 days. Up 8 lb. 8lb higher here for her seasonal bow but looks one of the likelier ones to contend.
15 10th (15) (12/1 -85%) Spring Collection	12 12/1(-85%)	(15) Spring Collection 12/1, Promising type. 17/2, bit below form fifth of 20 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 19 days ago. May well do better and one to consider. Naas runner-up; champion jockey booked and should contend if handling the drying ground.
17 11th (17) (12/1 +40%) Swiss Army Officer	12 12/1(+40%)	(17) Swiss Army Officer 12/1, C&D winner. Off 6 months. Scored on return last season and probably set to go well. Won first time out last season off a 6lb lower mark; not one to discount.
4 12th (4) (40/1 -21%) Apprentice	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) Apprentice 40/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 100/1) 177 days ago. Off since two runs at Dundalk in the autumn; others preferred.
11 13th (11) (14/1 -75%) Notforalongtime	14 14/1(-75%)	(11) Notforalongtime 14/1, Didn't need to improve to win 7-runner claimer at Dundalk (7f, 5/2) 31 days ago. More needed back on turf. Rated 8lb inferior on turf and his bad draw could be negated by racing handily; respected.
12 14th (12) (33/1 -32%) Trueba	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Trueba 33/1, Course winner. Off 178 days. Dropped to a handy mark on return. Six career wins, most recently over 7f here in August; likely to improve for this.
14 15th (14) (28/1 -12%) Mads Black Eights	28 28/1(-12%)	(14) Mads Black Eights 28/1, 14/1 and eyeshields on for 1st time/blinkered for 1st time, first run since leaving Matthew J. Smith when eleventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 70 days ago. Back down in trip. Struggled last season and well beaten on his stable debut at Dundalk; others preferred.
16 16th (16) (80/1 -21%) Latinised	80 80/1(-21%)	(16) Latinised 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Ross O'Sullivan. Makes handicap debut. Best watched on his seasonal and stable bow from a bad draw.
21 17th (21) (50/1 -52%) Halcyon Spirit	50 50/1(-52%)	(21) Halcyon Spirit 50/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Dundalk (12f) 98 days ago. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. RESERVE. Third reserve; Dundalk winner; ran okay in a claimer here in September but poor runs since.
18 18th (18) (66/1 -65%) Dragon Roll	66 66/1(-65%)	(18) Dragon Roll 66/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 50/1) 63 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Only her third run in the last year and well beaten in the other two; makes little appeal.

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14:15 Cork Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Dual winner KARLSBERG has finished second on her reappearance in each of the last two seasons so her absence since July is not a major concern. Shane Crawley's mare is back down in this grade for the first time since winning over 7f here in 2021 and may be able to take advantage under a claimer who has ridden winners for the yard. Martin and Wayne Hassett were narrowly denied a winner at Gowran on Wednesday and Magic Charm, a winner at the Curragh last term, should come on from his seasonal debut at that venue which saw him finish third in a big field in March. Toriangel has steadily come down the ratings but shaped with promise a few times last season while Spring Collection was narrowly denied at Naas two starts ago and has Colin Keane's assistance.

SPRING COLLECTION remains with potential and is chanced in this big-field handicap. Swiss Army Officer won on his return last season and can go well again. Magic Charm and Kodiac Prince are a couple of others to consider.

Narrow preference is for the unexposed SPRING COLLECTION with Colin Keane booked if she copes with the drying ground

14:25 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (10/3 +33%) Okeechobee	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(6) Okeechobee 10/3, Rapidly developed into a smart performer as a 3-y-o in 2022, winning 3 of his 4 starts. It took a long time to get him back but his reappearance second to Dubai Honour was full of promise and he's open to plenty of progress. Missed all of 2023 prior to very promising Listed second on comeback; one to consider.
3 2nd (3) (10/3 -33%) Desert Hero	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(3) Desert Hero 10/3, Produced a smart performance when winning the traditionally very strong King George (Handicap) at Royal Ascot in June. Overcame tricky circumstances when following up in the Gordon Stakes and third-place finish in the St Leger was another forward step. Big player if coping with this trip. Fine 3rd in 1m6f St Leger when last seen; tackles 1m2f on comeback but entitled to respect.
5 3rd (5) (9/4 +18%) Israr	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(5) Israr 9/4, Progressive handicapper in 2022 and took form to another level last term, resuming winning ways in Group 2 at Newmarket in July alongside 4 runner-up efforts, including the Bahrain Trophy. Disappointing effort in Qatar in February but certainly in the right hands to get back on track. Blinkered. Below par in Qatar in February but holds leading claims on last year's best form.
1 4th (1) (10/1 -33%) Artistic Star	10 10/1(-33%)	(1) Artistic Star 10/1, Won sole 2-y-o start and much improved when following up over C&D in May. Campaigned at Group 3 level and upwards after and far from disgraced on the whole. Clearly goes well fresh but no easy task on these terms having been gelded. Third in Group 2 at Royal Ascot last June; gelded since last seen; improvement needed.
2 5th (2) (17/2 -6%) Checkandchallenge	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(2) Checkandchallenge 17/2, Struggled to match his 3-y-o form on the whole in good company last year, though he did sign off with a listed win in the mud at Newmarket. Definite player on these terms for this reappearance. Listed winner at Newmarket last November; could have a part to play if fully tuned up.
7 6th (7) (20/1 +60%) Tasman Bay	20 20/1(+60%)	(7) Tasman Bay 20/1, Smart at 3 but lightly raced and lost his way badly for a couple of years. Re-joined Sir Mark Todd and well ridden to make all in handicap company at Bath 3 weeks ago. This asks a different question. Rejuvenated winner of Bath handicap; perhaps up against it here but may get an easy lead.
4 7th (4) (17/2 -55%) Flying Honours	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(4) Flying Honours 17/2, Listed/Group 3 winner at 2. Finished lame in Dante at York last spring and not seen since (has been gelded). Interesting that leading connections are persevering but this no easy introduction. Flopped in Dante on sole 3yo run; very promising 2yo; no surprise to see a big performance.

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14:25 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Desert Hero merits plenty of respect on his return to action having filled third place in the St Leger on his most recent outing. That said, this trip may be on the sharp side for him and preference is for OKEECHOBEE, who chased home a high-class rival on his return from a 550-day break in a Listed event at Kempton. With the benefit of that outing, Harry Charlton's unexposed gelding could go one place better. Israr and Flying Honours both have the ability to go well but also have some questions to answer, while Checkandchallenge should not be underestimated.

OKEECHOBEE hasn't yet achieved as much as the likes of Israr and Desert Hero but there are reasons to oppose that pair at the forecast prices, and with the Harry Charlton-trained 5-y-o shaping very nicely on reappearance, he receives the vote.

Having returned from a long absence with a very promising Listed second, the unexposed 5yo OKEECHOBEE is taken to go one better.

14:33 Doncaster Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/2 +13%) Balmacara	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Balmacara 7/2, Confirmed debut promise after 5 months off when taking C&D novice 5 weeks ago, again plenty keen enough but proving game. Could be useful if he can settle down. Won C&D novice latest; open to further progress so must enter calculations under penalty.
9 2nd (9) (20/1 +39%) Surrey Shadow	20 20/1(+39%)	(9) Surrey Shadow 20/1, 10,000 gns yearling: 65,000 gns 2-y-o, Territories gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner in France up to 6f Wind Test. Newcomer to monitor in the betting. Half-brother to four winners so this Territories gelding is no forlorn hope.
8 3rd (8) (15/2 -173%) Stanage	7.5 15/2(-173%)	(8) Stanage 15/2, Kingman colt. Brother to very smart 6f winner Calyx and useful winner up to 1m Coppice. Dam 2-y-o 6f-1m winner. Plenty to like on paper and belated debut for yard that has done well with some good newcomers here. Brother to very smart 6f winner Calyx; in excellent hands and a fascinating newcomer.
10 4th (10) (50/1 +24%) Zenzic	50 50/1(+24%)	(10) Zenzic 50/1, 46,000 gns yearling, Territories colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful French/US winner up to 8.5f winner Light In Paris, placed in US Grade 3 8.5f events. A half-brother to three French winners; betting can prove an accurate indicator.
7 5th (7) (4/1 +60%) Nazionale	4 4/1(+60%)	(7) Nazionale 4/1, €90,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns colt. Half-brother to very smart 9f-10.5f winner Via Sistina, from the family of Kingsgate Native. 10/1, showed plenty of ability despite looking very green early on when third in 7f Kempton novice won by So Quiet on debut. Seems sure to improve. Shaped well on first run when third in Kempton novice; one to consider with more to come.
5 6th (5) (14/1 -180%) Midnight's Dream	14 14/1(-180%)	(5) Midnight's Dream 14/1, 125,000 gns yearling, Cappella Sansevero colt. Half-brother to smart 5f/5.7f winner White Lavender. Popular in the betting but couldn't lay a glove on 2000 Guineas fancy Night Raider in 7f Southwell novice on debut in December. Will improve. Promising debut second at Southwell; bold show is on the cards from this Dark Angel colt.
4 7th (4) (28/1 -12%) Jazz Scene	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) Jazz Scene 28/1, Too Darn Hot gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 11f winner One Evening and useful 1m winner Random Harvest. Too Darn Holt gelding; lots to like on pedigree and market can guide on debut.
2 8th (2) (6/1 +8%) So Quiet	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) So Quiet 6/1, Confirmed debut promise to get off the mark in the style of a useful prospect in 7f Kempton novice last month, readily coming clear. Should progress again now switched to turf. Readily landed 7f Kempton novice; form has been franked so he's not taken lightly.
3 9th (3) (250/1 -150%) Daring Leader	250 250/1(-150%)	(3) Daring Leader 250/1, Well held in 7f Southwell events. Never a threat in a pair of 7f Southwell novices this spring; can do better in handicaps.
6 10th (6) (12/1 -20%) Mono River	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Mono River 12/1, €160,000 yearling, Zarak gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Queen of Bermuda and 2-y-o 5f winner Crazyland, both useful. Highly respected on debut. Zarak gelding; in excellent hands so he's a much respected debutant.
11 11th (11) (10/3 -21%) Upscale	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(11) Upscale 10/3, Promising second of 6 to smart Dance Sequence in 7f Newmarket maiden on debut (13/2) in July, green and not knocked about. Not seen since but can improve plenty if all is well. Shaped well when debut second in 7f Newmarket maiden; off 10 months but not discounted.

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14:33 Doncaster Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Balmacara built on the promise of his debut third at Newmarket when displaying a fine attitude over C&D to gain a first career victory. His ability to handle the ground will be very much in his favour, but having to shoulder a penalty in what might turn out to be a fairly deep contest could prove to be his undoing. Juddmonte boast two obvious chances with Upscale, who was runner-up on her sole start to leading 1000 Guineas contender Dance Sequence at Newmarket, and STANAGE. The latter gets the vote as he is expected to be streetwise enough for this, especially with his close relatives Coventry winner Calyx and Sandringham heroine Coppice both winners on their racecourse debuts.

MIDNIGHT'S DREAM found only 2000 Guineas fancy Night Raider too strong on debut at Southwell and seems sure to improve, so could be the way to go. This might be a good novice though, and solid cases can also be made for Upscale, newcomer Stanage and Balmacara.

The Gosdens' Kingman newcomer STANAGE, a brother to the very smart Calyx no less, rates a most interesting prospect and gets the vote.

14:40 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (1/5 +20%) Stoke The Fire	0.2 1/5(+20%)	(1) Stoke The Fire 1/5, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat and easy winner on hurdles debut at Tramore (21.6f, heavy) in January. Not disgraced in a Thurles Grade 3 and a 2m Naas novice the last twice and should prove too strong for these rivals. Tramore maiden hurdle winner who holds leading claims under a 7lb penalty.
5 2nd (5) (10/3 +17%) Tommys Law	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(5) Tommys Law 10/3, Runner-up both starts in points and stepped up on previous Rules efforts when failing by a whisker in an Ayr maiden hurdle (2m, good to soft) last month. Likely to emerge as the main danger to Stoke The Fire. Went very close at Ayr last month and stands out as the main threat to Stoke The Fire.
6 3rd (6) (50/1 +38%) Twoplacesatonetime	50 50/1(+38%)	(6) Twoplacesatonetime 50/1, Maiden pointer who hasn't offered much in 2 starts under Rules. Displayed ability in points but tailed off/pulled up last autumn on first two hurdle runs.
7 4th (7) (25/1 -79%) Uncle Mac	25 25/1(-79%)	(7) Uncle Mac 25/1, Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Antunes. Didn't shape too badly when third of 8 on hurdles debut/first run following a wind op on return at Hereford (19.7f, good) in November. Absent since but each-way chance for new yard here in a first-time hood/tongue tie. Near-20l third on sole hurdle start; possible he'll again run into a place; stable debut.
3 5th (3) (25/1 +0%) Jingle Du Gouet	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Jingle Du Gouet 25/1, Successful on the second of his 2 starts between the flags but little to shout about on recent hurdles debut at Market Rasen. British maiden point winner; soundly beaten on hurdle debut but not ruled out each-way.
2 6th (2) (80/1 -100%) Bellslea	80 80/1(-100%)	(2) Bellslea 80/1, Didn't show much in 3 starts on the Flat for Keith Dalgleish in 2021 and best watched starting out over hurdles for new yard on the back of a mammoth absence. Down the field in August/September 2021 on his three Flat runs; absent since.
8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 +18%) Justwatchmedance	33 33/1(+18%)	(8) Justwatchmedance 33/1, No show 3 starts over hurdles in Ireland last year and big step forward will be needed on debut for new yard. No better than seventh last August/September across his three hurdle runs in Ireland.
4 \|PU\| (4) (100/1 -300%) Racquet Club	100 100/1(-300%)	(4) Racquet Club 100/1, Failed to trouble the judge in 3 runs on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh in 2022 and pulled up on hurdles debut at Kelso 11 days ago. Ability on the Flat in 2022 but then absent until Kelso last Monday, when pulled up.

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14:40 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

STOKE THE FIRE is likely to go off a very short price, and for good reason, because he has displayed a good level of form since going jumping. The five-year-old started off with a bloodless Tramore success, followed by a third in Grade 3 company, and although his latest Naas fourth wasn't quite what was expected, he should still have enough quality to help Willie Mullins towards his first UK trainers' title. Tommys Law was just denied at Ayr and could be booked for second again, unless Bellslea takes a big step forward for the switch to this discipline.

STOKE THE FIRE wasn't beaten far in a stronger novice than this at Naas last time and he looks set to make a small contribution to Willie Mullins' bid for the British jumps trainers' championship. Tommys Law took a step forward when going close at Ayr and he is clear second choice ahead of Uncle Mac.

The Willie Mullins-trained STOKE THE FIRE has run well in some warm novice hurdles in Ireland and this could be a good opportunity.

14:50 Cork Listed 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (3/1 +54%) Thunder Roll	3 3/1(+54%)	(3) Thunder Roll 3/1, Useful filly. 12 lengths eleventh of 14 to Sea Silk Road in Prix de Royallieu (47/1) at Longchamp (13.9f, good to firm). Off 6 months. Yard in good form. Listed winner likes cut in the ground so connections will not want it to dry out much more.
13 2nd (13) (9/2 +0%) Sumiha	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(13) Sumiha 9/2, Highly promising individual. 13/2, won 12-runner maiden at the Curragh (10f, good to soft) on debut by ½ length from Thunder Roll, slowly away. Off 8 months. Up in trip. Should significantly improve. Has the profile of a mare the trainer does well with and no surprise should she land this.
14 3rd (14) (9/2 +10%) Trevaunance	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(14) Trevaunance 9/2, Useful mare. Course winner. Below form 13 lengths fifth of 9 to Bold Act in Dubai City of Gold (20/1) at Meydan (12f, good) 55 days ago, going off too hard. Solid claims. Not at her best twice at Meydan in the Spring but will appreciate the drop in class here.
4 4th (4) (20/1 -25%) Beechwood	20 20/1(-25%)	(4) Beechwood 20/1, Lightly-raced winner. One win from 3 runs last year. 7 lengths sixth of 8 to Boogie Woogie in listed race (12/1) at Leopardstown (10f, heavy). Off 6 months. Back up in trip. This drier ground might be more suitable but she does have to find some improvement.
10 5th (10) (7/2 +71%) Magical Zoe	3.5 7/2(+71%)	(10) Magical Zoe 7/2, Smart jumps winner, making GB/IRE Flat debut. Fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Cheltenham (16.8f, heavy) 42 days ago. First ever run under Flat rules and impossible to assess but very interesting runner.
7 6th (7) (33/1 -32%) Esquiline	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Esquiline 33/1, Useful filly. 3/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 49 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Good effort at Dundalk latest; stays well but more needed to be a factor in this company.
9 7th (9) (150/1 -127%) Joupe	150 150/1(-127%)	(9) Joupe 150/1, Fairly useful mare. Below form twentieth of 30 in handicap (125/1) at the Curragh (16.8f, heavy), unable to sustain effort. Off 7 months. Down in trip. Ran well in this race last year and runner-up in a 1m6f Gowran Listed two weeks later.
12 8th (12) (10/1 -25%) Star Kissed	10 10/1(-25%)	(12) Star Kissed 10/1, Promising sort. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (5/2) at this course (12f, soft), sticking to task. Off 10 months. Stable in good form. Open to improvement. Season was cut short after winning the Cork Derby over C&D in June; progressive then.
5 9th (5) (15/2 -150%) Countess Of Tyrone	7.5 15/2(-150%)	(5) Countess Of Tyrone 15/2, Once-raced winner. One win from 1 run last year. Tongue strap on, won 10-runner maiden at Galway (12f, good to soft, 11/4) on debut, cosily. Off 8 months. Should have more to offer. Very intriguing runner from a stable becoming renowned at improving horses like this.
8 10th (8) (33/1 -32%) Fratas	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Fratas 33/1, Fairly useful filly. Five wins from 13 runs last year. 66/1, pulled up in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, heavy) 42 days ago. Four wins last autumn before falling short at Listed level; looks up against it here.
1 11th (1) (18/1 -29%) Derida	18 18/1(-29%)	(1) Derida 18/1, Useful mare. 29/1, won 14-runner listed race at Clairefontaine (11.9f, good to soft) by neck from Dancing Tango, keeping on well. Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Sarah Steinberg. Not the yard first-string here on her stable and Irish debut but not one to underestimate.
2 12th (2) (80/1 -471%) Starry Heavens	80 80/1(-471%)	(2) Starry Heavens 80/1, Fairly useful filly. 11/1, 21¼ lengths ninth of 11 to Maxux in Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Fairyhouse (9.1f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. Tries this trip for the first time and should fare well despite being stable second choice.

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14:50 Cork Listed 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SUMIHA looked a promising type when winning a Curragh maiden over 1m2f in August and is taken to cope with the step up to stakes company. The daughter of Sea The Stars should have no problem with the extra quarter-mile and the filly she beat at the Curragh, Thunder Roll, went one better in a Listed contest at Galway next time. The latter lines up here under a 3lb penalty and had a good run in a Group 3 over course and distance earlier last year so merits plenty of respect. Countess Of Tyrone easily won a Galway maiden last summer and is another taking a big rise in class. The bare form is nothing special but respect for her trainer means she has to be on the shortlist. Trevaunance was a dual Group winner in France in 2022 and ran well in Group 1 company a couple of times last year. She didn't shine in two runs in Dubai in the spring but should be sharper for them.

The well-bred and unexposed SUMIHA could be the answer to this listed contest. She got the better of the re-opposing Thunder Roll when making a winning debut over 1¼m at the Curragh last season and this step up in trip promises to help unlock improvement. Trevaunance sets the standard and is feared most, albeit the progressive Star Kissed, Countess of Tyrone, who boasts a similar profile to the selection, and smart jumper Magical Zoe all command respect, too.

This may go to SUMIHA(nap) who looked a very nice prospect on her Curragh debut last summer and could be very smart

15:00 Sandown Group 2 (Class 1) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (9/4 +32%) Charyn	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(3) Charyn 9/4, Very smart performer who proved better than ever returning from 7 months off when bolting up in listed race at Doncaster (8f, heavy) last month, able to find cover from a strong headwind but clearly the best at the weights anyhow. Every chance of following up with a repeat. Above-average winner of the Doncaster Mile and looks set for a productive 4yo campaign.
2 2nd (2) (9/2 +40%) Poker Face	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(2) Poker Face 9/2, Smart performer who won listed race at Pontefract, Prix Quincey at Deauville and Prix Daniel Wildenstein at Longchamp last year. Found just one too strong in Group 2 at Milan (8f, soft) when last seen in November and makes seasonal return sporting first-time headgear. Generally progressive and he beat Flight Plan at Pontefract in last start on home soil.
4 3rd (4) (10/3 -33%) Lord North	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(4) Lord North 10/3, Came up short bidding for a fourth successive win in Dubai Turf at Meydan (9f, good) last month. He may be an 8-y-o now but remains a very smart performer and shouldn't be far away with William Buick on board for the first time. Needs to prove he retains every ounce of ability but sets a high standard on peak form.
6 4th (6) (28/1 +30%) Pogo	28 28/1(+30%)	(6) Pogo 28/1, Smart performer whose best efforts in 2023 when in frame in Criterion Stakes at Newmarket and Prix de la Foret at Longchamp. Has gone well fresh before but is now an 8-y-o and it's likely he'll prove vulnerable to younger legs after 6 months off (also best up to 7f nowadays). Has gained his Group wins over 7f; not crying out for this return to 1m.
7 5th (7) (20/1 +20%) Witch Hunter	20 20/1(+20%)	(7) Witch Hunter 20/1, Really smart effort when coming from last to first in Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) at Royal Ascot. Placed at listed level on next 2 outings, and back to winning ways in Group 2 Hungerford Stakes at Newbury (7f) in August. Was amiss on final outing however, so others appeal more on return. Similar type to Pogo, being best known as a 7f performer; something to prove.
5 6th (5) (5/2 +0%) Nostrum	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(5) Nostrum 5/2, Won his first 2 starts as a juvenile and returned last season with success in listed race at Newmarket. Possibly unsuited by ground at Goodwood a month later and returned lame when last seen in Group 3 at York (8.8f, good to firm) 8 months ago. Yard had just the six runners in 2024 so far. Had excuses the last twice; still lightly raced and could well resume his progress.

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15:00 Sandown Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A progressive sort towards the end of last season with three victories in four starts, including a Group 2 at Longchamp, POKER FACE could be just the type to excel at five. The son of Fastnet Rock has run well here before and is narrowly preferred to Nostrum, who didn't quite hit the heights expected of him in 2023 but is of interest for a master trainer who is an expert with older horses. Charyn impressed on his return at Doncaster but may prefer softer ground, while Flight Plan has ground to find with the selection but was a taking winner at Leopardstown last September.

NOSTRUM has looked like a potential star at times in his short career to date, including when scoring on return as a 3-y-o, so Sir Michael Stoute's colt is fancied to repeat the feat at the expense of Lord North, who was unable to land a fourth successive victory in the Dubai Turf at Meydan last month but rates a major player with Buick on board for the first time. Charyn was impressive at Doncaster last month, so he's another who shouldn't be far away, too.

Doncaster Mile winner CHARYN (nap) is taken to show further progress and follow up. Nostrum is feared most.

15:08 Doncaster Maiden (Class 5) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/1 +0%) Cherry Burton	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Cherry Burton 4/1, 110,000 gns yearling, Cracksman filly. Half-sister to several useful winners. Backed at long odds upped to this sort of trip on return at Southwell, still looking green. Open to further improvement switched to turf. Ptomising third in Southwell maiden last month; she can do better still on her turf debut.
3 2nd (3) (11/10 -51%) Juneberry	1.1 11/10(-51%)	(3) Juneberry 11/10, Really well-bred filly who has looked green in a couple of AW fillies' novice events 5 months apart, beaten by a pair of promising newcomers in a 1-2-3 for Godolphin at Kempton (11f, favourite) on return. More to come. Shaped well when third in Kempton novice; form been franked so she rates a big player.
4 3rd (4) (5/1 +85%) Shadowofyoursmile	5 5/1(+85%)	(4) Shadowofyoursmile 5/1, From a good family for owners but slowly away and little impact in 2 AW novice events at the turn of the year. Last of seven in Southwell novice in January; she needs to take a big step forward.
5 4th (5) (4/1 -78%) Twilight Vision	4 4/1(-78%)	(5) Twilight Vision 4/1, 200,000 gns foal, 360,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Dam smart 7f-11.6f winner. Appealing newcomer on paper. Sea The Stars filly; lots to like on paper and in good hands so an interesting newcomer.
1 5th (1) (33/1 +67%) Charlotte's Luck	33 33/1(+67%)	(1) Charlotte's Luck 33/1, Modest maiden, well held on return at Bath in the mud. Up in trip with hood tried. Oaks entry looks fanciful. Last of five in 1m Bath maiden on her return; hood is reached for.

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15:08 Doncaster Maiden (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

JUNEBERRY confirmed the promise that she displayed on debut last year when a respectable third at Kempton a few weeks ago and the daughter of Night Of Thunder could be hard to beat in this company. Cherry Burton could prove to be the main threat to the selection following her third at Southwell last time, while Twilight Vision is a newcomer to note.

JUNEBERRY still looked to be learning on her return at Kempton and makes plenty of appeal back on turf with that under her belt. Twilight Vision is an appealing newcomer on paper, while Cherry Burton should have more to offer.

The Gosdens' JUNEBERRY made a promising return when third at Kempton (form franked) so is impossible to side against with more to come.

15:15 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/4 +65%) Jacks Parrot	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(6) Jacks Parrot 7/4, Bumper winner who seemed to show much improved form upped to 3m to record a first success over obstacles in 3-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) just under 3 weeks ago, jumping much better than on British debut. 8 lb higher but he's a young chaser going places. His Uttoxeter stroll might be dodgy form, though handicapper didn't go doolally with 8lb.
9 2nd (9) (10/1 +9%) Busty Boy	10 10/1(+9%)	(9) Busty Boy 10/1, Successful on 3 of his 4 starts in Irish points so no surprise he left hurdles form behind when making a winning chase debut at Kelso on return. Took a step back in the right direction after 3 months off when second of 4 at Newcastle (20.1f, heavy) recently but this is tougher. No match for the winner last time but returning to further looks the right move.
5 3rd (5) (11/1 -69%) Gold Emery	11 11/1(-69%)	(5) Gold Emery 11/1, Point/hurdles winner who got better with each run over fences last season and put a poor effort behind him when finishing runner-up at Haydock (28.4f, heavy) last month (front pair clear). Has had several near misses over fences and first-time headgear could eke out that bit extra. 0-7 as a chaser but runner-up four times and dangerous if avoiding mistakes.
3 4th (3) (12/1 -33%) Bella Bliss	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Bella Bliss 12/1, Has scored 3 times over fences this season and got back on track after a few disappointing efforts when 4¼ lengths third of 5 to Favori de Champdou in Grade 3 at Limerick (24.6f, heavy) last week. That was a substandard graded event run at a steady gallop, however. Good third in a Grade 3 in Ireland last time and less taxing conditions here in her favour.
4 5th (4) (6/1 -50%) Artic Row	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) Artic Row 6/1, Justified market confidence in an Ayr handicap in good style in December. Made it 3-3 over obstacles at that track when getting the better of an argument with Monochromix last time and while this 9 lb higher mark demands more, he remains open to improvement as a chaser. Progressive, and breeding offers plenty of optimism for him staying this longer trip.
2 6th (2) (11/2 -10%) Charles Ritz	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Charles Ritz 11/2, Low-mileage 8-y-o who tasted success over hurdles and improved when opening his chase account following at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) on New Year's Day. However, he's failed to build on that on both subsequent starts and now first-time headgear goes on. Not built on his Exeter win and much depends on what effect the cheekpieces have.
7 \|F\| (7) (33/1 -83%) Petrastar	33 33/1(-83%)	(7) Petrastar 33/1, Off the mark over fences over C&D in June and wasn't helped by a loose horse when third over same C&D in September. Struggled at Ludlow when last seen 6 months ago and returns down at his last winning mark. Others look stronger, though. Course winner but inconsistent; couldn't be sure what to expect back from a break.
8 \|PU\| (8) (5/1 +55%) So They Say	5 5/1(+55%)	(8) So They Say 5/1, Lightly-raced hurdler who confirmed the promise of her chase debut when winning 7-runner handicap at Musselburgh in January. Similar form when third on both starts since and should make another bold bid from the front. Still relatively unexposed and has a nice racing weight returned to further.
10 \|PU\| (10) (33/1 -408%) Heritier De Sivola	33 33/1(-408%)	(10) Heritier De Sivola 33/1, Winning hurdler who has really got his act together in this sphere with the aid of cheekpieces, completing a quick hat-trick when edging out Camp Belan at Hexham (3m, heavy) last month. Had winning run ended with a whimper at Carlisle last time, so needs to bounce back quickly. It had been all good in the cheekpieces until running no race at Carlisle; up the weights.
1 \|PU\| (1) (40/1 -344%) Universal Folly	40 40/1(-344%)	(1) Universal Folly 40/1, Completed a hat-trick over fences at Hexham in October and continued in good heart when runner-up at Aintree (25f) and Carlisle (20f). Beaten long before the extra distance might have been an issue at Musselburgh (31.4f, good to soft) 3 months ago and has since moved yards. Market check needed. Left Nicky Richards after tailed off in the Edinburgh National; had been running well.

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15:15 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

The hat-trick seeking Artic Row is sure to prove popular having completed a double at Ayr last month. However, a 9lb rise in the handicap for that success could be enough to prevent Nick Alexander's gelding from following up, with BUSTY BOY making most appeal. The son of Ivawood hasn't been seen to best effect since dropping in trip and this stiffer test of stamina could be just what the doctor ordered. Jacks Parrot and Gold Emery also warrant a second look.

It's difficult to ascertain what exactly JACKS PARROT achieved when thumping his two rivals at Uttoxeter earlier in the month, but he jumped much better than he had on British debut, so he's chanced to come out on top in a much more competitive contest. Second choice is Artic Row, who made it three wins in as many completed starts over fences in a manner that suggests he's yet to show all he can at Ayr 7 weeks ago, with So They Say and Gold Emery taken to fight out third.

Nick Alexander's ARTIC ROW is a progressive chaser who might be better again over this longer distance and he can keep his run going.

15:25 Cork Handicap 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (8/1 +50%) Solar Drive	8 8/1(+50%)	(10) Solar Drive 8/1, 150/1, tenth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Booking of Hassett a plus. Makes handicap debut. Well beaten in three Dundalk maidens; 3lb out of the handicap and doesn't make much appeal.
2 2nd (2) (11/4 -83%) Natural Ruler	2.75 11/4(-83%)	(2) Natural Ruler 11/4, Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 4/5) 35 days ago, though clearly backed as though much better was expected. Significantly up in trip. Can make presence felt. Flopped at Dundalk last time; steps up in trip here and capable of much better if he stays.
8 3rd (8) (7/2 +56%) Small Fry	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(8) Small Fry 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 16/1). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut from a good mark on his Roscommon run. Ran okay in a Roscommon conditions race and might not be badly handicapped on that run.
4 4th (4) (17/2 +58%) Killeaney Bear	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(4) Killeaney Bear 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 17 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft, 125/1). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Gelded since his last run and looks potentially interesting here on his handicap bow.
7 5th (7) (13/2 +35%) Dont Do Dramas	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(7) Dont Do Dramas 13/2, Winner at Gowran in October. 11/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Gowran winner soundly beaten off a higher mark three times since; taking on a new trip.
6 6th (6) (9/2 +0%) La Juliana	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(6) La Juliana 9/2, 12/1, excellent neck second of 9 to Expecto in nursery at Gowran (8.3f, heavy), clear of rest. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. One to consider on return. Gowran runner-up is another one likely to stay well and looks likely to keep improving.
9 7th (9) (14/1 -87%) Gregorina	14 14/1(-87%)	(9) Gregorina 14/1, Good second of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 14 days ago. Dundalk runner-up more certain than most to get this trip and should not be far away.
5 8th (5) (12/1 -60%) Expecto	12 12/1(-60%)	(5) Expecto 12/1, Winner at Gowran in October. Last of 9 in nursery at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 15/2). Off 178 days. Significantly up in trip. Booking of McDonogh a plus. Gowran winner likely to stay well and no surprise if she was good enough to go close here.
1 9th (1) (25/1 -108%) Jurality	25 25/1(-108%)	(1) Jurality 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f, 28/1) 86 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Makes handicap debut from a tough-looking mark. Blinkers tried and hard to dismiss his chance in a weak contest.

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15:25 Cork Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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LA JULIANA was beaten by Expecto last October but is marginally less exposed and steps up in distance on her first start aged three. Out of a half-sister to a Group 1 winner, she gained her handicap mark over shorter distances last year, can progress and is 4lb better off with Expecto than at Gowran. Expecto herself steps up in distance and achieved her rating from sprint maiden distances and can also progress. Natural Ruler was a beaten odds-on favourite in a recent Dundalk handicap and while well held by the easy winner, steps up markedly in distance which might bring about improvement. Gregorinaran ran well at Dundalk recently but is a 13-race maiden while Jurality is tried in first-time blinkers and Dont Do Dramas steps up in distance.

NATURAL RULER failed to get the job done at Dundalk a month ago but the weight of support for him that day was surely significant and upped in trip, he can confirm himself to be well treated. Small Fry also has a workable mark on the pick of his 2-y-o form and is feared most.

A chance is taken with KILLEANEY BEAR, who shaped well in her third Curragh maiden in the autumn and can go close if getting home

15:35 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/6 +40%) Arabian Crown	0.833333 5/6(+40%)	(1) Arabian Crown 5/6, Well-regarded colt who won his last 3 starts at 2 yrs, including 7f course maiden and 4-runner listed Zetland Stakes at Newmarket (impressive). Sets a good standard with prospect of more to come in 2024 and hard to oppose. Impressive in the Zetland Stakes; among the top four in ante-post betting for the Derby.
3 2nd (3) (11/2 -10%) Macduff	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(3) Macduff 11/2, Made a winning start in 7f maiden on the Newmarket July Course and advanced his form in defeat up in grade after, beaten just 1¾ lengths in the Royal Lodge when last seen. Type to do well up in trip this year. Ran well in the Royal Lodge; should relish middle distances this year; major contender.
7 3rd (7) (8/1 -14%) Remaadd	8 8/1(-14%)	(7) Remaadd 8/1, Off the mark second start in 1m Goodwood maiden in August and improved again when third in listed race at Haydock when last seen (Macduff second). More to come up in trip this year. Not entered in the Derby but ties in closely with Macduff on Haydock Listed running.
5 4th (5) (9/1 -50%) Portland	9 9/1(-50%)	(5) Portland 9/1, Useful 2-y-o, running well in the Criterium International at Saint-Cloud. Disappointing on return at Naas last month however and needs to get back on the up now stamina is drawn out further. Some way down the pecking order at Ballydoyle but is one of the main form contenders here.
8 5th (8) (20/1 +0%) Under The Sun	20 20/1(+0%)	(8) Under The Sun 20/1, Easy winner of 1m Salisbury novice final start at 2 yrs and should have come on for recent Chelmsford return when fitted with a tongue strap. This longer trip will suit but he needs to improve plenty. Ran well in AW conditions race on reappearance; faces a tougher task back on turf.
9 6th (9) (11/2 +0%) War Rooms	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(9) War Rooms 11/2, Looked potentially smart in making a winning start in 7f Doncaster novice in July and still needed experience when just third in listed race over same C&D at the Leger Meeting. Remains with potential at 3 yrs up in trip. Plenty of promise at Doncaster last season; likely to be suited by this new trip.
2 7th (2) (125/1 -89%) Dunstan	125 125/1(-89%)	(2) Dunstan 125/1, Landed 4 AW handicaps in a row to start the year and progressed again despite having his winning run ended at Wolverhampton last time. Looks well out of his depth in this. Very solid record on AW; faces a markedly stiffer assignment returned to turf.
6 8th (6) (40/1 -60%) Prince Rasam	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Prince Rasam 40/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in Chelmsford novice (11/2) over this trip in September, getting the better of the wayward second. Should improve, but needs to markedly. Beat just three rivals for Chelmsford win but runner-up performed well in Group 1 since.

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15:35 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Already a best-priced 12/1 for the Derby, ARABIAN CROWN can take this en route, having ended last season with an impressive success over this distance in the Zetland Stakes at Newmarket. Three from four as a two-year-old, the son of Dubawi should have too much for Macduff, who gave every indication he would relish a step up in trip when staying on for fourth in the Royal Lodge. Similar comments may apply to the unexposed War Rooms, while recent Naas second Portland will attempt to provide Aidan O'Brien with just his second victory in this event.

ARABIAN CROWN is as short as 12/1 for the Derby and this exciting prospect can make a winning return. Macduff seems sure to improve also this year and looks the danger, with Remaadd and War Rooms a couple of other good prospects.

Arabian Crown was impressive in a soft-ground Zetland Stakes, while MACDUFF should have more to offer.

15:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (10/3 -33%) Our Golden One	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(4) Our Golden One 10/3, Confirmed previous encouragement when winning 6-runner maiden (4/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy). Off 6 months. Up in trip for handicap debut and pedigree gives her the scope for more progress. Bagged 1m Nottingham maiden in October; open to further progress up in trip; big shout.
1 2nd (1) (6/1 +25%) Mafnood	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Mafnood 6/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in nursery at Newmarket (7f, good to soft, 17/2), taking time to get going. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. May do better as a 3yo. Fair 1m winner at 2yrs; longer trip promises to suit so much respected after gelding op.
6 3rd (6) (10/1 -67%) Timetobenice	10 10/1(-67%)	(6) Timetobenice 10/1, Winner at Kempton in November. 6/1, fourth of 5 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 15 days ago. Remains with potential and shouldn't be ruled out. Reappeared with solid Southwell fourth on h'cap debut; can do better still so considered.
2 4th (2) (11/4 +50%) Let's Dream	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(2) Let's Dream 11/4, Lightly-raced winner. Very good second of 5 in nursery at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy, 2/1), clear of rest. Off 6 months. Should be on the premises if he's tuned up. Progressive Territories colt; excellent Nottingham 2nd in final 2yo run; in the mix.
3 5th (3) (4/1 +33%) Superposition	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Superposition 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in maiden (9/1) at Sandown (8f, soft). Off 7 months. Not dismissed switched to handicaps/upped in trip. Good fourth in 1m Sandown maiden in September; very much one to consider going h'capping.
5 6th (5) (9/1 -38%) Alpen Power	9 9/1(-38%)	(5) Alpen Power 9/1, Good third of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 9/1) 28 days ago. Merits consideration for all that others have a bit more potential. Very good third at Chelmsford on return; can go well again despite a 3lb weights rise.
8 7th (8) (11/1 +31%) Elemental Eye	11 11/1(+31%)	(8) Elemental Eye 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in minor event at Catterick (7f, heavy, 5/1) 23 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Significantly up in trip. Not easy to make a case for. Very slowly away when 8th at Catterick on return; worth another chance on first go at 10f.

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15:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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OUR GOLDEN ONE accounted for a decent field when winning on her final start as a juvenile over an extended 1m at Nottingham. The step up in trip should help the daughter of Golden Horn and an opening mark of 79 may underestimate her ability. Too Bossy For Us put in a career-best when third at Kempton last month and he has to be of interest on his handicap bow. Others to note are Alpen Power and Let's Dream.

OUR GOLDEN ONE was progressive last season and the form of her Nottingham success 6 months ago has been boosted since, so she's preferred to Too Bossy For Us, who should benefit from the step up in trip switched to handicaps. Timetobenice is also considered.

Tom Ward's Golden Horn filly OUR GOLDEN ONE can follow up her Nottingham maiden win now handicapping with this longer trip a big plus.

15:50 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (15/8 +32%) Chasing Fire	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(1) Chasing Fire 15/8, Multiple hurdles winner who stepped up on those efforts when making an impressive winning return/chasing debut in a novice at Uttoxeter in October. Jumping errors have surfaced since but he was right back on track when second at Kelso in March. Has stamina to prove for this far. Prone to untidy jumping but good chance otherwise over a longer trip that could suit.
7 2nd (7) (7/2 +22%) Geryville	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(7) Geryville 7/2, Winless last season but finally cashed in on a falling mark in re-fitted blinkers at Carlisle 4 weeks ago. That wasn't much of a race and he's been hit with a 7 lb rise but he is at least in form. Did well to win so convincingly at Carlisle when 2m4f looked on the sharp side.
3 3rd (3) (8/1 -45%) Marown	8 8/1(-45%)	(3) Marown 8/1, Hasn't won since his novice days but hard to be too critical of him this season, third at worse (in admittedly small-field contests) in 5 outings. Likely to give it another good go. Having a solid season and he finished third in this two years ago when 3lb higher.
5 4th (5) (10/1 -43%) African Dance	10 10/1(-43%)	(5) African Dance 10/1, Perfect start over fences when landing a 9-runner Ayr handicap (20.5f, good to soft) on final start in 2021. Well prepared to follow up 15 months later in February 2023 so subsequent similar absence may not be an issue. Same mark. Unbeaten in two handicap chases some 448 days apart; able when fresh and well handicapped.
6 \|PU\| (6) (9/4 +44%) Readysteadybeau	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(6) Readysteadybeau 9/4, Won this race a year ago from 7 lb lower and right back to best when making all at Ayr in December. Unable to land a blow from off the pace at Musselburgh and that effort easy enough to excuse. Couldn't lead last time; if getting to the front he's not without hope of staying there.
4 \|PU\| (4) (40/1 -300%) Cooper's Cross	40 40/1(-300%)	(4) Cooper's Cross 40/1, Had an excellent campaign last season, winning Sky Bet and Doncaster and excellent second in the Scottish National at Ayr final start. However, no show in 5 starts this term so has plenty to prove. This season hasn't got going at all and there's no sign of him turning things around.

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15:50 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

A switch to more forceful tactics saw a much improved display from last month's Carlisle scorer GERYVILLE. The eight-year-old looks more than capable of defying a 7lb rise in the ratings judged on that performance and he's taken to complete a double. African Dance clearly hasn't been the easiest to train, but he isn't taken lightly in his hat-trick bid after a 444-day absence. His stablemate Chasing Fire also has the form to feature.

AFRICAN DANCE has clearly had his share of problems but he's looked pretty talented when making the track and given he's won after 15 months off in the past, this latest absence isn't a major worry. Readysteadybeau won this race last year and is a threat, as is Chasing Fire, a stablemate of the selection, if his stamina holds.

It's been a long time between drinks for MAROWN but he was third in this two years ago and has been knocking on the door.

16:00 Cork Maiden 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (8/1 -14%) Birdman	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Birdman 8/1, Free Eagle gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f-7f winner Manhattanville. Dam 1m winner who stayed 1¼m. Should stay well and probably best watched on debut; stable hitting form though.
6 2nd (6) (5/2 +17%) Himalayan Heights	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(6) Himalayan Heights 5/2, Promising type. 16/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) on debut 16 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Stable having good spell. Should improve. Step up in trip should suit and should show some improvement on this better ground.
5 3rd (5) (10/3 -316%) Highbury	3.333333 10/3(-316%)	(5) Highbury 10/3, €650,000 yearling, Galileo colt. Brother to 3 winners, including 1¼m winner Friendly Face and 1½m winner Mille Fois Merci, both in France. Lots to like on paper and potentially faced with an easy opening on debut. 650,000Eur yearling from a fine middle-distance family; Derby entry should be hard to beat.
1 4th (1) (7/2 +75%) Alonzo	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(1) Alonzo 7/2, Frankel colt. Brother to useful 7f winner Hans Andersen. 13/2, pulled up in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good to soft) on debut, possibly amiss. Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip. Second string of the stable runners here but should be worth watching.
2 5th (2) (11/4 +61%) Aztec Sun	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(2) Aztec Sun 11/4, Half-brother to several winners, including smart/unreliable winner up to 1m Azano and useful 1½m-2m winner Aztec Empire. Fifth of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 10/1) on debut, never nearer. Off 154 days. Significantly up in trip. Should progress. Promising debut at Dundalk; likely to be suited by this sort of trip and should go well.
7 6th (7) (28/1 -100%) Royal Entry	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Royal Entry 28/1, Fracas filly. Sister to smart winner up to 7f Smash Williams, and half-sister to 1m-11f winner Impactful and 2-y-o 7f winner Smart Flies. Wears eyeshields. Related to plenty of winners over much shorter trips; interesting newcomer.
4 7th (4) (300/1 -200%) Casapulla	300 300/1(-200%)	(4) Casapulla 300/1, Last of 14 in maiden (150/1) at Dundalk (8f) on debut. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Eddie & Patrick Harty. Looks very much up against it on his seasonal and stable debut.

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16:00 Cork Maiden 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

HIGHBURY cost 650,000 euros as a yearling and is out of a Group 3-winning dam whose own granddam was champion American filly Surfside. The Ballydoyle runner has obligatory entries in the Epsom and Irish Derbys and could be smart. Himalayan Heights ran quite well on probably unsuitably testing ground on Leopardstown debut. There are plenty of French stakes performers in his pedigree and he could put his experience to good use. Aztec Sun is from an Aga Khan pedigree, is a half-brother to a Group 2 winner with his dam being a half-sister to a Group 1 winner. He was well held on Dundalk debut last November but shaped nicely and should improve. Royal Entry (wearing an eye-shield) is a sister to two black-type performers including Group 3 winner Smash Williams while Birdman is out of a winning half-sister to two Group 3 winners including Elusive Pimpernel. Frankel-sired Alonzo was reported to have 'lost his action shortly after leaving the starting stalls' when pulled up last year and is second-string today.

Potentially a good opening for HIGHBURY on debut. He makes plenty of appeal on paper and is typically well entered up for Aidan O'Brien. Himalayan Heights made an encouraging start at Leopardstown and seems sure to improve up in trip, so looks the clear danger.

This should be all about Derby entry HIGHBURY on his debut. Of the others, perhaps Himalayan Heights can prove the main danger

16:10 Sandown Stakes (Class 2) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (4/1 +0%) Siyola	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) Siyola 4/1, Siyouni filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Tacitly and useful 6f/7f winner Thaler. Dam, winner up to 11f (2-y-o 1m winner), including Falmouth Stakes. Newcomer to note for her leading connections. Siyouni half-sister to two winners, out of a Group 1 scorer; interesting debutante.
3 2nd (3) (5/2 -25%) Beeley	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(3) Beeley 5/2, Made a promising start to her career when edged out only by a more-experienced rival in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) in October. Withdrawn twice since after getting loose at the start, but she should have more to offer this year. Leading player on her 2yo effort; withdrawn twice since due to wayward pre-race behaviour.
1 3rd (1) (11/2 -65%) Secret Satire	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(1) Secret Satire 11/2, In need of the experience on debut and left that form well behind when winning 12-runner minor event at Lingfield (8f) in October, going away towards the finish. Major player with further progress to come as she goes up in trip. Won going away at Lingfield (AW) on second run last autumn; Oaks entry; major player.
4 4th (4) (28/1 -75%) Crystal Flyer	28 28/1(-75%)	(4) Crystal Flyer 28/1, Shaped encouragingly on her first outing when third of 12 in minor event at Kempton (8f) in November, keeping on from 2f out. Bred for longer trips so she's likely to benefit from this extra distance after 6 months off. Placed at Kempton but was about 7l behind the winner; needs to improve.
2 5th (2) (5/1 -11%) Beatrice Shilling	5 5/1(-11%)	(2) Beatrice Shilling 5/1, Well backed and showed plenty to work on when second of 8 in novice event at Leicester (8.2f, good, 11/4) on debut, keeping on without being knocked about. Open to improvement as she goes up in distance on her return. Promising second at Leicester, faring best of the debutantes; Oaks entry; respected.
5 6th (5) (7/2 +50%) De Ville	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(5) De Ville 7/2, Bred to be useful and showed promise amidst greenness when fourth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November, staying on under hands-and-heels-ride. Can take a step forward with that first experience behind her. Cost 625,000gns as a yearling; should build on her Wolverhampton effort.
6 7th (6) (66/1 -32%) Hello Miss Lady	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Hello Miss Lady 66/1, Hinted at ability but ultimately finished well held when eighth of 9 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on debut in October. Difficult ask on her reappearance. Needs to leave her debut form well behind.
7 8th (7) (22/1 -38%) Ronster	22 22/1(-38%)	(7) Ronster 22/1, €100,000 foal, Sea The Stars filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Parfait and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Exactement. Makes appeal on paper so the market could be informative. 100,000euros foal; by Sea The Stars; one of two newcomers in the field; market helpful.

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16:10 Sandown Stakes (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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Secret Satire took a big leap forward from her introduction to score by just over a length at Lingfield in October but she does have a 6lb penalty to carry, which makes life a lot tougher. With that in mind, BEELEY looks the way to go. John & Thady Gosden's filly was denied by the smallest of margins over an extended mile at Nottingham and although withdrawn at the start twice since, she appears a smart prospect. De Ville cost 625,000gns and could improve on her Wolverhampton fourth.

SECRET SATIRE was much improved from her debut when winning at Lingfield in October and, with this further step up in trip promising to suit, she is taken to make a winning return. She can get the better of Beeley, who shaped well on her first outing and also holds an entry in the Oaks, while newcomer Siyola could be capable of playing a part.

The three Oaks entries bring the best form. BEATRICE SHILLING gets the percentage call ahead of Secret Satire then Beeley.

16:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/1 -17%) Turner Girl	7 7/1(-17%)	(6) Turner Girl 7/1, Creditable sixth of 16 in handicap (7/1) at Chelmsford City (14f) 28 days ago. Back down in trip and visor on 1st time. Should make her presence felt. Reliable sort who posted a solid sixth at Chelmsford latest; she's in the picture.
1 2nd (1) (4/5 +57%) Ya Hafhd	0.8 4/5(+57%)	(1) Ya Hafhd 4/5, Twice-raced winner. Won 9-runner minor event at Southwell (11.1f, 11/8) in December, staying on well. Open to progress for top connections now handicapping. Sea The Stars filly who landed 11f Southwell novice in December; big player on h'cap debut.
4 3rd (4) (10/3 +33%) Throubi	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(4) Throubi 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 65 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Hood back on. Expected to be bang there. Encouraging seventh on her handicap debut at Kempton in February; must enter calculations.
3 4th (3) (25/1 -150%) Arctic Fox	25 25/1(-150%)	(3) Arctic Fox 25/1, Below form sixth of 11 in novice hurdle (7/1) at Wetherby (19.7f, good). Off 6 months (creditable effort on latest start in this sphere) and she's in with a shout. Winless since 2022 but showed fair form last term, including over hurdles; possibilities.
9 5th (9) (8/1 +60%) Vallamorey	8 8/1(+60%)	(9) Vallamorey 8/1, C&D winner. 25/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, heavy) 24 days ago. Bit to prove at present. C&D winner but out of sorts for her current yard; others are preferred.
7 6th (7) (66/1 -230%) Platinum Jubilee	66 66/1(-230%)	(7) Platinum Jubilee 66/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in March. 50/1, first run since leaving Andrew Balding when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, heavy) 19 days ago. Something to find on form. Beat only one on yard debut at Bath (10f) 19 days ago; she has a bit to prove now.
5 7th (5) (28/1 -40%) Princess Niyla	28 28/1(-40%)	(5) Princess Niyla 28/1, Visored for 1st time, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 18/1). Off 128 days ahead of this debut for new yard and she's opposable. Kept her form well for Hugo Palmer in 2023; she's no forlorn hope for her new handler.

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16:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

YA HAFHD took a step forward when getting off the mark over 1m3f at Southwell in December on just her second start. Roger Varian's filly is likely to have more improvement left to come and a mark of 75 should be workable on her handicap bow. Prisha is also unexposed and should not be underestimated, while Throubi edges out Turner Girl to be best of the rest.

YA HAFHD still looked pretty raw when landing a Southwell novice in December and, with improvement on the cards now pitched into a handicap, she looks the way to go. Though below par last time, Throubi will be a threat if she puts her best foot forward and cases can also be made for both Prisha and D Day Arvalenreeva.

Roger Varian's Sea The Stars filly YA HAFHD is much the least exposed and hard to side against on the back of her Southwell success.

16:20 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 18f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (9/4 +0%) Valsorpresa	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(11) Valsorpresa 9/4, Fairly useful maiden under NH rules. Off 9 months. Fresh possibly the time to catch him. Bumper promise; good 4th at Down Royal over timber; poor fav' latest but can bounce back.
3 2nd (3) (9/4 +18%) Gone For Tea	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(3) Gone For Tea 9/4, Fair hurdler. Winner in bumper at Bellewstown in August. Well-beaten tenth of 12 to Brighterdaysahead in Gr 3 hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, soft, 80/1) 168 days ago. This is easier and was second over C&D on hurdles debut. Leading claims. Bumper winner; went close here on hurdle bow and tough task latest; big player if ready.
9 3rd (9) (12/1 +64%) Mount Anglesby	12 12/1(+64%)	(9) Mount Anglesby 12/1, 80/1, fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.1f, heavy) on hurdles bow 88 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Well held 7th in a bumper on debut and tailed off at Punchestown since.
1 4th (1) (33/1 -65%) Point Gellibrand	33 33/1(-65%)	(1) Point Gellibrand 33/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Leopardstown maiden winner on Flat and rated 96 but not bred for this; poor AW run latest.
14 5th (14) (4/1 -14%) One Night Standard	4 4/1(-14%)	(14) One Night Standard 4/1, Fifth of 20 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 26 days ago. Yard in good form. One to consider. Placed in a point; minor promise in a couple of maiden hurdles but has plenty to find here.
4 6th (4) (33/1 +18%) Bold Brook	33 33/1(+18%)	(4) Bold Brook 33/1, 50/1, held back by inexperience when tailed off in bumper. Maiden pointer, pulled up last time. Makes hurdles debut. Poor bumper run at Punchestown year ago; hasn't shown enough in points since; cheekpieces.
8 7th (8) (16/1 +52%) Kinbara Firstdraft	16 16/1(+52%)	(8) Kinbara Firstdraft 16/1, Eighth of 11 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy, 80/1) on hurdles bow 94 days ago. Bumper fifth wasn't devoid of promise on rules bow but jumped poorly on hurdle debut since.
6 8th (6) (16/1 +0%) Cape Bridgewater	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Cape Bridgewater 16/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Seventh of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft, 66/1) on NH debut 5 days ago. Should improve. Won Tipperary maiden last year and promising enough hurdle bow when beaten 11l on Sunday.
10 9th (10) (22/1 -214%) Rhythm And Tyne	22 22/1(-214%)	(10) Rhythm And Tyne 22/1, Fair Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 2/1, won 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) in December. Won 2 h'caps on AW last 2 starts but no signs this will suit on pedigree.
12 \|F\| (12) (16/1 -33%) Cathedral Rocks	16 16/1(-33%)	(12) Cathedral Rocks 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. Pulled up in bumper (18/1) at Gowran (17f, heavy) 69 days ago, pulled up final 1f. Makes hurdles debut. Trainer going well. Placed when beaten 7l on debut in a Cork bumper but pulled up in a bumper since.
5 10th (5) (125/1 -25%) Bondi Boy Blue	125 125/1(-25%)	(5) Bondi Boy Blue 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, seventeenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 8 days ago. Shown nothing in trio of starts at triple figure odds.
13 11th (13) (28/1 +44%) Chica Linda	28 28/1(+44%)	(13) Chica Linda 28/1, Modest Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Poor maiden form before finding some improvement for h'caps but unlikely this will suit.
7 12th (7) (28/1 -133%) Garrick Painter	28 28/1(-133%)	(7) Garrick Painter 28/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 10/1) 21 days ago. Dual winner up to extended 1m2f on the Flat but not really bred for this test.
15 13th (15) (50/1 -52%) Alright George	50 50/1(-52%)	(15) Alright George 50/1, 28/1, fifth of 8 in bumper at Limerick (16.2f, heavy) on NH debut 47 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Never involved when a distant 5th of 8 in a Limerick bumper on debut; big step up needed.
2 14th (2) (40/1 -100%) Sky Legend	40 40/1(-100%)	(2) Sky Legend 40/1, Fair Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. First run since leaving Denis Hogan when fifth of 14 in handicap (13/2) at Dundalk (10.7f) 14 days ago. Won Flat claimer in January; tried at staying trips but best form was at 1m4f on level.

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16:20 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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GONE FOR TEA was outclassed when last seen in Grade 3 company behind Brighterdaysahead at Down Royal in November but looks up to winning a race of this standard on previous form. The Champs Elysees mare had been runner-up on her hurdling debut over course and distance previously and that track form is a big plus. Valsorpresa is capable of better than she showed on her final outing of last season and could be a danger now with title chasing Jack Kennedy taking the mount. One Night Standard has shown promise in a couple of strong maiden hurdles this spring and is a potential improver.

GONE FOR TEA remains with potential in this sphere back from 5 months off and can strike. The returning Valsorpresa and Cape Bridgewater are a couple of the other likely players.

GONE FOR TEA is a bumper winner that will relish a drop in class and she showed she can be effective over C&D when 2nd in September

16:25 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (8/11 +51%) Plaisir Des Flos	0.727273 8/11(+51%)	(4) Plaisir Des Flos 8/11, Has left his previous efforts behind switched to handicaps, staying on strongly to complete the hat-trick in conditionals/amateurs event at Ayr (20.4f, soft) a week ago. Goes unpenalised for his latest success so he looks to hold leading claims. Escapes a penalty for last week's Ayr win which was pretty comfortable in the end.
8 2nd (8) (13/2 +28%) Tommy Combats	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(8) Tommy Combats 13/2, Placed on first of 2 starts in Irish points and has been going the right way over hurdles, still looking in need of the experience when third of 9 on his handicap debut at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) last month. Can make his presence felt. Has some scope and was seen in a different light when third on handicap debut at Carlisle.
1 3rd (1) (17/2 -55%) Gustoso	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(1) Gustoso 17/2, Hadn't made much impact previously but, in first-time cheekpieces, he showed much improved form when winning novice handicap at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 25 days ago, responding well. Could have more to offer now that he's up and running. Came clear to win well at Huntingdon and this chasing type has more improvement in him.
6 4th (6) (14/1 -56%) Master Bricklayer	14 14/1(-56%)	(6) Master Bricklayer 14/1, Sent handicapping over a longer trip, got back on track when second of 12 at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) in March, though again showed an awkward side. Task is now to be able to build on his latest effort. Nice first race in handicaps when staying on well from an unpromising position at Ayr.
10 5th (10) (22/1 +0%) River Ayr	22 22/1(+0%)	(10) River Ayr 22/1, Runner-up in an Ayr bumper on debut and improved on his first 2 starts in maiden hurdles when fifth of 11 at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) in February. Failed to repeat that effort in handicap at Ayr last time, but he should be suited by this longer trip. Didn't look well treated for his handicap debut at Ayr and was never dangerous.
13 6th (13) (28/1 -27%) Maura Jeanne	28 28/1(-27%)	(13) Maura Jeanne 28/1, Remains a maiden but was showing better signs for her current yard when last seen, still having plenty to do 3 out when third of 7 at Kelso (25.8f, good to firm) on her final outing last May. Mark has eased further ahead of her return from 11 months off. Running well during the opening half of last year but off since and still a maiden.
2 7th (2) (7/1 +0%) Bitsnbuckles	7 7/1(+0%)	(2) Bitsnbuckles 7/1, Upped in trip for his handicap debut, took a step forward when getting off the mark in 11-runner event at Huntingdon (19.6f, soft) in January, scoring with a bit in hand. Possibly found testing conditions against him next time, so he's not one to write off. Looked progressive at Huntingdon and heavy ground likely to blame for latest blip.
11 8th (11) (22/1 +21%) Sattam	22 22/1(+21%)	(11) Sattam 22/1, Showed fair form when making the frame all 3 starts in bumpers for Dermot Weld, but below that level so far in maiden/novice hurdles for his current yard. Has work to do as he makes the switch to handicaps. Modest hurdle form but now into handicaps and he had useful bumper form in Ireland.
14 9th (14) (18/1 -100%) Goguenard	18 18/1(-100%)	(14) Goguenard 18/1, Has progressed well switched to handicaps this season, again showing a good attitude when making it 3 wins from 4 starts at Stratford (22f, heavy) in March. However, was possibly unsuited by less testing conditions when run of good form halted at Chepstow last time. Acts well in the mud and reportedly found conditions too quick last time.
9 10th (9) (40/1 -186%) Thats Jet	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Thats Jet 40/1, Modest on the Flat but has shown more over hurdles, running to a fair level when runner-up in a Killarney maiden in August (final start for Ross O'Sullivan). Hasn't matched that yet in 3 starts for his current yard, but he could do better now handicapping. Quiet in three British runs (none handicaps) but interesting on the pick of his Irish form.
5 11th (5) (33/1 -136%) Lucky Soldier	33 33/1(-136%)	(5) Lucky Soldier 33/1, Encouraging second in a bumper at Ayr on debut and showed more than previously over hurdles when third in a Kelso maiden (20.9f, soft) last time, finishing with running left. Could do with brushing up his jumping as he makes his handicap debut. Brings potential into handicaps, especially if brushing up on his jumping.
12 12th (12) (33/1 -50%) One Step Up	33 33/1(-50%)	(12) One Step Up 33/1, Some promise in novice/maiden hurdles but hasn't found any progress sent handicapping on his last 3 starts, faring no better after a breathing operation when seventh of 12 at Ayr (20.4f, good to soft) last time. First run for yard after leaving Nicky Richards. Well beaten in his three handicaps for Nicky Richards, the latest after wind surgery.

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16:25 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

PLAISIR DES FLOS has been well placed by Fergal O'Brien having made it a treble at Ayr last Friday in a conditional/amateur riders' event. With him being turned out quickly and some 13lb well-in, when factoring Jack Hogan's claim, the five-year-old is expected to be a tough nut to crack. Master Bricklayer is expected to have more to offer following his second at Ayr last month, while Goguenard could bounce back after his below-par effort at Chepstow.

PLAISIR DES FLOS has thrived since sent handicapping, scoring in impressive style at Ayr last week, and without a penalty for that he can go on to land the 4-timer. Gustoso got off the mark in first-time cheekpieces on his latest outing and could be the biggest threat, with the progressive Tommy Combats completing the shortlist.

Plenty with chances but PLAISIR DES FLOS is clearly ahead of the game after winning comfortably off this mark last week at Ayr.

16:35 Cork Maiden 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (13/8 +41%) Spoken Truth	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(11) Spoken Truth 13/8, Promising type. 5/2, fourth of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) on debut. Off 6 months. Open to improvement upped in trip and fancied to make his presence felt. 5-2 for 7f Leopardstown maiden in October, shaped with promise when close up in fourth.
9 2nd (9) (10/3 -11%) Psalm	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(9) Psalm 10/3, Twice-raced colt. Second of 17 in maiden (10/3) at the Curragh (7f, soft). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Very much the type to make a better 3yo, so considered. Showed benefit of Newmarket debut when second to stablemate in 7f Curragh maiden.
10 3rd (10) (4/1 -14%) Slaney Swagger	4 4/1(-14%)	(10) Slaney Swagger 4/1, Lightly-raced colt. Good second of 10 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy, 15/2) 19 days ago, no match for winner. Booking of McDonogh a plus. Should give another good account but others have more potential. Second to handicap snip when stepping up to this trip at Leopardstown; plenty more needed.
5 4th (5) (11/4 -57%) Bacchanalian	2.75 11/4(-57%)	(5) Bacchanalian 11/4, Promising sort. 12/1, third of 16 in maiden at the Curragh (9f, soft) on debut, clear of rest. Off 6 months. Stable having good spell. Has good chance on return. Last one off the bridle before finishing third of 16 in 1m1f Curragh maiden.
6 5th (6) (20/1 +20%) Imarajan	20 20/1(+20%)	(6) Imarajan 20/1, Once-raced colt. 20/1, tenth of 15 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) on debut. Off 6 months. Up in trip. 20-1 for Leopardstown debut over 1m, modest late headway after slow start but beaten 18l.
7 6th (7) (66/1 -32%) Louiescall	66 66/1(-32%)	(7) Louiescall 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. Tenth of 11 in minor event at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 14/1). Off 8 months. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero. Placed in 7f Catterick maiden on first of two starts for Oliver Greenall; gelded lately.
3 7th (3) (200/1 -506%) Winning Smut	200 200/1(-506%)	(3) Winning Smut 200/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. 80/1, seventeenth of 23 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy) on flat debut 6 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Up in trip. Decent maiden hurdler with form at up to 2m7f; never involved over 1m on Flat debut.
1 8th (1) (250/1 -67%) Golden Goose	250 250/1(-67%)	(1) Golden Goose 250/1, Once-raced gelding. 66/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (9f, heavy) on debut, merely passing beaten rivals. Off 6 months. Slowly away and never a factor on debut at Leopardstown in October; can only be watched.
4 9th (4) (100/1 -300%) Mollys Glory	100 100/1(-300%)	(4) Mollys Glory 100/1, Twice-raced mare on Flat. Fair winner at 23f over hurdles. Fell in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft, 66/1) 83 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Bumper winner landed 2m7f maiden hurdle in November; needs this for a Flat mark.
2 10th (2) (100/1 -300%) Superbolt	100 100/1(-300%)	(2) Superbolt 100/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft, 15/8) 83 days ago. Down in trip. Should do better in this sphere at some point. Disappointing favourite for handicap hurdle debut; best watched until he has a mark.
8 11th (8) (50/1 -52%) Maharajjah	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Maharajjah 50/1, Once-raced gelding. 14/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, heavy) on debut 6 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. 14-1 for last weekend's Curragh debut over this trip, slow start and beaten a long way.

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16:35 Cork Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Homeless Songs' brother SPOKEN TRUTH ran well on debut last October. That Leopardstown form is nothing outstanding albeit the winner is now rated 91, but the selection wasn't beaten far and ran quite well to the line, suggesting he will improve for a trainer who sent Harzand to win a course-and-distance maiden in the past. Bacchanalian is by a top stallion and himself ran well at the Curragh last October. That winner was subsequently Group 1-placed and he too is open to plenty progression. Psalm is experienced and finished ahead of subsequent maiden winner Agenda last October but is vulnerable to smart types and runs in a first-time tongue-tie. Slaney Swagger has a race-fitness edge and has place claims while homebred Maharajjah is a half-brother to four winners.

BACCHANALIAN travelled powerfully when third in a strong maiden at the Curragh 6 months ago and should improve enough to open his account at the second attempt. Spoken Truth also shaped well on debut last term and looks the main danger ahead of Psalm.

Dermot Weld has kept his powder dry so far this term but can strike here with SPOKEN TRUTH who shaped well at Leopardstown in October

16:39 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
16 1st (16) (5/2 +0%) Spring Gale	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(16) Spring Gale 5/2, Mid-field in a couple of bumpers 12 months ago and mildly progressive over hurdles, third of 6 on handicap debut at Hereford 12 days ago. That just about the best form on offer. Consistent of late; respected on ratings and the booking of Harry Cobden is a bonus.
13 2nd (13) (10/3 +26%) She's My Shadow	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(13) She's My Shadow 10/3, Placed on the last of 3 starts in points back in 2022. Promising return to action when second over 2m here a fortnight ago and she's open to progress. 40-1 second here on rules debut; likely player provided that form is repeated.
1 3rd (1) (15/2 +6%) Blue Moon Serenade	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(1) Blue Moon Serenade 15/2, Having finished well held in a bumper, showed much more fitted with a tongue tie over hurdles during the winter, finishing third each time. Should be on the premises again up in trip. Respectable third in both hurdles starts, latest here; again has place possibilities.
8 4th (8) (9/2 +0%) Goodtimecrew	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(8) Goodtimecrew 9/2, Fair bumper winner who ran to a similar level in finding only one too good first 2 starts over hurdles in November. Upped to 21.4f and took a big backward step at Wincanton last time. Tongue tie reached for. Latest effort was a flop but she's one of the main contenders on earlier form.
10 5th (10) (100/1 -400%) Morning Fortune	100 100/1(-400%)	(10) Morning Fortune 100/1, €12,000 3-y-o, fourth foal, closely related to modest hurdler Folks Like Us (21f winner, by Sans Frontieres), stays 3m: dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¼m) Luddsdenene. Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points (Feb 4). Raced twice in Irish points, better effort when third latest; rules debut.
11 6th (11) (9/1 +78%) Newmill Getaway	9 9/1(+78%)	(11) Newmill Getaway 9/1, Fair bumper winner who offered mild encouragement when runner-up in a novice at Exeter on hurdling debut in October. Has failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts, including switched to a handicap in headgear in January. Has lost her consistency and this is a difficult task on ratings.
5 7th (5) (150/1 -127%) Ellie's Warrior	150 150/1(-127%)	(5) Ellie's Warrior 150/1, Related to a bumper winner but hard to enthuse over her performances in that sphere. Hard to fancy on her bumper efforts.
4 8th (4) (150/1 -275%) Dropitlikeitshot	150 150/1(-275%)	(4) Dropitlikeitshot 150/1, Went the wrong way in bumpers and now up in trip for hurdles debut. Looks far from solid judged on bumper form.
12 9th (12) (100/1 -150%) Phil Healy	100 100/1(-150%)	(12) Phil Healy 100/1, Bits and pieces of form for Graeme McPherson but that was back in 2021. Has placed form but is returning from a very long absence.
9 \|F\| (9) (150/1 -200%) Kadarra	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Kadarra 150/1, First foal, dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdle winner/very smart chaser (2m-2½m winner) Kadarann and useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Kadara. From a useful family; one of two debutantes in the field; check the betting.
14 10th (14) (100/1 -300%) Sister Agatha	100 100/1(-300%)	(14) Sister Agatha 100/1, Just poor form in a brace of bumpers and easily passed over on hurdle debut. Pedigree suggests she may improve sharply now hurdling and upped in trip.
7 11th (7) (33/1 -267%) Gentoo	33 33/1(-267%)	(7) Gentoo 33/1, Fifth foal, dam ran twice on Flat. Newcomer for yard in good form. Flat-bred mare; one of two newcomers in the field; market helpful.
6 \|PU\| (6) (5/1 -43%) Floating Line	5 5/1(-43%)	(6) Floating Line 5/1, Runner-up in a bumper for Olly Murphy and shaped with encouragement sent hurdling for new yard when fourth of 10 in a 2m novice (2/1) at Kempton (16f, soft) in November. Likely to improve, particularly now upped in trip. Didn't live up to market expectations last time but is still open to progress.
15 \|PU\| (15) (16/1 -33%) Smugglers Haven	16 16/1(-33%)	(15) Smugglers Haven 16/1, €10,000 3-y-o, £32,000 4-y-o, Elusive Pimpernel filly. Dam ran once on Flat, half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Limini. Beat only other finisher on sole outing in points a year ago. Sent off a huge price but promising hurdles debut at Stratford in November. 2m4f point winner; seemingly failed to get home over 2m6f on rules debut.
2 \|PU\| (2) (100/1 -300%) Blue The Money	100 100/1(-300%)	(2) Blue The Money 100/1, From a leading stable but she looked limited in bumpers. Has had a breathing op ahead of this hurdles debut. Nicely bred and may improve now hurdling over a new trip.
3 \|PU\| (3) (200/1 -100%) Demelza Carne	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Demelza Carne 200/1, Out of a bumper winner but no impact herself both outings in that sphere. Needs to improve markedly on her bumper efforts.

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16:39 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Not in action since a disappointing effort when favourite on her first start for new connections last November, FLOATING LINE should be open to improvement stepping up in trip and she can strike in this winnable contest. A creditable third here over 2m in January, Blue Moon Serenade is capable of being in the shake-up, as well as Goodtimecrew, who is better than what she showed at Wincanton. Newcomer Gentoo and Spring Gale cannot be ruled out either.

FLOATING LINE's fourth-place finish on hurdles debut turned out to be pretty strong form and sure to build on that tackling this trip, she looks the way to go. Spring Gale is a solid opponent, with She's My Shadow another to consider.

Preference is for SPRING GALE, ahead of She's My Shadow and Goodtimecrew.

16:45 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/1 -25%) Goodwood Odyssey	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Goodwood Odyssey 5/1, Winner of a 9-runner Salisbury novice (1m, heavy) on sole 2-y-o start. Didn't do much wrong when beaten only by an odds-on shot from the Gosden yard at Kempton on his recent reappearance and he should have more to offer now faced with a stiffer test on this handicap debut. Has potential over this longer trip on handicap debut and he's one to be interested in.
1 2nd (1) (3/1 +33%) Brioni	3 3/1(+33%)	(1) Brioni 3/1, Shaped well both starts at 2 yrs, finishing third in a 7f novice here before going down narrowly upped to a mile at Kempton. Made it third time lucky from the front back at the latter course on his reappearance and further progress likely upped in trip for this handicap debut. Kempton 1m AW maiden winner; pedigree suggests this trip will suit on handicap debut.
4 3rd (4) (6/1 +70%) Prepschool	6 6/1(+70%)	(4) Prepschool 6/1, Made all in 9-runner Ripon novice on third start of his 2-y-o campaign. Beaten favourite all 3 starts since, including on return at Doncaster (10.2f, soft) last month, and he looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Solid 2yo campaign and may have needed reappearance, but more exposed than many of these.
6 4th (6) (20/1 -100%) Queen Of Atlantis	20 20/1(-100%)	(6) Queen Of Atlantis 20/1, Completed an AW hat-trick during the winter, narrowly prevailing when upped to this trip at Lingfield on latest start in January. Gone up just 2 lb and she shouldn't be far away if able to continue the good work back on turf. Completed AW hat-trick in January; this is hotter but she has a progressive profile.
12 5th (12) (8/1 -14%) Monsieur Melee	8 8/1(-14%)	(12) Monsieur Melee 8/1, Failed to improve switched to a nursery when fourth at Doncaster (1m, good) on latest start in September. Gelded since and this step up in trip promises to suit, so he's worth a second look on return here with Oisin Murphy aboard. This step up in trip could prompt improvement and he has the assistance of Oisin Murphy.
13 6th (13) (28/1 -12%) Tipsy Tiger	28 28/1(-12%)	(13) Tipsy Tiger 28/1, Showed improved form to make a winning nursery debut at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) in October. Wasn't disgraced when third upped to 9f at Newmarket the following month but will need to step up in first-time cheekpieces in order to make a successful reappearance in this competitive handicap. Heavy-ground winner last October; improvement needed on this reappearance; cheekpieces on.
11 7th (11) (8/1 +33%) Spaceport	8 8/1(+33%)	(11) Spaceport 8/1, Largely creditable efforts in 2023, placed in nurseries won by High Point upped to this trip at Windsor and Newmarket on final 2 starts of that campaign. More needed in order to open his account but yard struck with a double-figure price winner of this last year and he's not without hope. Promise in two nurseries last October and stable won last running of this race in 2022.
7 8th (7) (18/1 -29%) Brodie's Boy	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Brodie's Boy 18/1, Ridden with more restraint upped to 1½m when opening his account with plenty to spare in a Kempton maiden last month. Back down in trip for this turf debut and improvement will be needed off this revised mark. Readily won AW maiden last time; handicapper has reacted but the form reads well.
9 9th (9) (12/1 +40%) Fihrayn	12 12/1(+40%)	(9) Fihrayn 12/1, Performed to a similar level all 3 starts over a mile as a juvenile. Mixed messages pedigree-wise with regard to the suitability of this trip now pitched into a handicap and, in any case, improvement is needed. The form of his fourth of 17 in Newmarket maiden suggests he could be on a good mark.
8 10th (8) (14/1 -17%) Across Earth	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Across Earth 14/1, Has shown ability on each of his 4 appearances, including when chasing home Brodie's Boy at Kempton on penultimate start. Will need to raise his game if he's to get his head in front here but certainly not without each-way hope. Yard also saddles Endosser. Close second of four on handicap debut (1m4f, AW) and the winner has followed up.
2 11th (2) (16/1 -100%) Magnum Opus	16 16/1(-100%)	(2) Magnum Opus 16/1, Improved with each of his 3 runs at 2 yrs, culminating in a fairly decisive success at Chelmsford (1m) in November. Gelded since and in good hands to progress now handicapping but it's likely that a few of these are better treated. Visor applied. 1m AW maiden win last November; gelded since; open to improvement now up in trip.
10 12th (10) (20/1 -67%) Endosser	20 20/1(-67%)	(10) Endosser 20/1, Made the frame on 3 of his 4 starts last year and runner-up in AW maidens over this trip at Lingfield and Chelmsford since returning from a break in February. Starting to look a tad exposed but nevertheless merits respect back in handicap company with Ryan Moore booked. 0-6 and others perhaps have greater potential, but ran well last time and Ryan Moore rides.

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16:45 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Queen Of Atlantis is seeking the four-timer after getting the job done by a nose at Lingfield in January, but she will need to prove she is as effective back on turf. For that reason, a chance can be taken on GOODWOOD ODYSSEY, who was beaten a length by a potentially nice type over a mile at Kempton and now makes his handicap debut, with the step up in trip another possible source of improvement. Offer And Receive warrants a market check on his return after being gelded.

Cases can be made for several of these, with handicap debutants GOODWOOD ODYSSEY, Brioni and Offer And Receive arguably the trio with the greatest potential. The first-named shades preference having shaped as though more than ready for this step up in trip when runner-up on his reappearance at Kempton. Endosser, Monsieur Melee and Spaceport are live each-way candidates.

The Muir/Grassick yard won the latest running of this race in 2022 and SPACEPORT catches the eye on his reappearance.

16:50 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/4 +61%) Razdan	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(2) Razdan 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Respectable twelfth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 20/1) 39 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Hood back on. Remains unexposed in this sphere. Respectable Flat run in Irish Lincoln last time; big chance on his best hurdles form.
1 2nd (1) (16/1 +0%) Eco Pete	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Eco Pete 16/1, Bumper winner here. Second in course maiden in 2022/23 on first completed start over hurdles. Disappointing after. Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Has been poor on last few starts and debuts for a new yard after a break.
8 3rd (8) (5/4 +0%) The Great Unknown	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(8) The Great Unknown 5/4, Promising sort. Fourth of 19 in novice hurdle (11/2) at Naas (16f, soft) 22 days ago, close up when badly hampered home turn before keeping on. Leading claims. Looks ready for a step up in trip; yard is in fine form, so one to consider.
5 4th (5) (100/1 +33%) Kalsman	100 100/1(+33%)	(5) Kalsman 100/1, Poor maiden. Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (19.8f, soft, 150/1) 12 days ago. Maiden in all spheres is rated only 82 and has loads to find in this company.
7 5th (7) (3/1 -33%) Pallas Athene	3 3/1(-33%)	(7) Pallas Athene 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 2/1, creditable fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (19.8f, soft) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Proving expensive to follow but should have a good chance in this company. First-time cheekpieces could eke out some improvement; big player if at her best.
4 6th (4) (12/1 +64%) Tina Meehan	12 12/1(+64%)	(4) Tina Meehan 12/1, Bumper winner. Tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 50/1) 54 days ago. Third in a Sligo maiden hurdle last year; well below that twice recently.
3 \|U\| (3) (66/1 +34%) Mille Miglia	66 66/1(+34%)	(3) Mille Miglia 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap (28/1) at Dundalk (16f) 31 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Flat winner is rated only 81 after five hurdle starts and lots to find in this company.

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16:50 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A couple of the big yards look to have a very strong hold on this race for maidens rated less than 109. Gordon Elliott saddles two and PALLAS ATHENE gets the vote in first time cheekpieces. The Milan mare drops in trip having been beaten favourite when fourth over two-and-a-half miles at Down Royal 12 days ago and this looks like a nice opportunity. The Henry de Bromhead-trained The Great Unknown looks the danger. She has been competing in some strong events, including behind Tullyhill at Naas, and this is her easiest task to date on the racecourse. Hey Whatever disappointed in handicap company on her last outing at Fairyhouse but previous maiden form gives her a chance in this.

THE GREAT UNKNOWN has made a promising start over hurdles and looks the way to go. Pallas Athene has a great chance on these terms in first-time cheekpieces although 4 consecutive defeats when sent off favourite tempers enthusiasm a bit. Stablemate Hey Whatever is another to note.

THE GREAT UNKNOWN may have more scope for improvement than others now raised in trip.

16:55 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
16 1st (16) (6/4 +50%) Fiddlers Green	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(16) Fiddlers Green 6/4, Got back on the up having his first try at this sort of trip on turf when winning 13-runner handicap (4/1) at Bath (11.6f, good to soft) 7 days ago, leading over 2f out then forging clear. Escapes a penalty for that success so he's high on the shortlist. Easy win at Bath last Friday and escapes a penalty; tough to beat if repeating the form.
7 2nd (7) (14/1 -75%) Waxing Gibbous	14 14/1(-75%)	(7) Waxing Gibbous 14/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who has shown ability in 3 maiden/novice runs and rates a likely improver now handicapping after 6 months off against largely more exposed opposition. Encouraging third on debut last August; could be back on slow ground for handicap debut.
6 3rd (6) (16/1 -100%) Animato	16 16/1(-100%)	(6) Animato 16/1, C&D winner in 2022. 17/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, shaped well from easing mark when fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) just under 2 weeks ago, ideally needing stronger gallop. Not out of things. On a long losing run but close fourth off this reduced mark at Chelmsford recently.
8 4th (8) (18/1 -13%) Abu Royal	18 18/1(-13%)	(8) Abu Royal 18/1, Played a very minor role when seventh of 13 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, heavy, 9/1) 19 days ago. Tough ask. In good form on AW earlier this year and heavy ground may not have suited last time.
9 5th (9) (4/1 +11%) Clear White Light	4 4/1(+11%)	(9) Clear White Light 4/1, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles in December. 15/8 and tongue strap on for 1st time, ridden more positively than previously on the Flat when winning 11-runner handicap at Catterick (12.1f, heavy) 23 days ago. Remains unexposed in this sphere. Won on Flat at Catterick last time and remains well treated judged on his hurdling ability.
4 6th (4) (18/1 +10%) Clever Relation	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) Clever Relation 18/1, Made a winning debut at Windsor 12 months ago but soundly beaten on 3 subsequent starts (in blinkers for handicap bow 8 months ago). Best watched on reappearance. Won on debut at Windsor; disappointing since but first time up may be time to catch him.
14 7th (14) (16/1 +36%) Bearaway	16 16/1(+36%)	(14) Bearaway 16/1, Dual winner for Hughie Morrison who has yet to scale same heights for new yard, below form when seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) just under 7 weeks ago, beaten when hampered briefly final 1f. Back up in trip for return to turf and mark continues to ease. Cheekpieces reapplied. Could be helped by this step back up in trip but he has a regressive profile.
12 8th (12) (22/1 -57%) Damascus Steel	22 22/1(-57%)	(12) Damascus Steel 22/1, 17/2, shaped as if badly needing the run after 6 months off when last of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, heavy) 24 days ago. Now 2 lb below his last winning mark but needs to show more. May have needed this month's reappearance and he's on a handy mark on last year's form.
15 9th (15) (33/1 -65%) Mythical	33 33/1(-65%)	(15) Mythical 33/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2019. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (good to firm) when last seen 10 months ago, again failing to impress with his head carriage. Encouraging signs last May/June but absent since and has a poor strike-rate.
11 10th (11) (33/1 -313%) Upepo	33 33/1(-313%)	(11) Upepo 33/1, Latest win at Lingfield in January and shaped as if still in good form back up in trip when third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 9/4) just over 5 weeks ago. Yet to finish out of the places in 5 starts this term, so holds sound each-way claims back on turf. Has done well on AW since joining this yard and showed promise on turf last spring.
2 11th (2) (12/1 -50%) Story Horse	12 12/1(-50%)	(2) Story Horse 12/1, Supported and backed up previous effort returned to maiden company when second of 12 (6/4) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 4 months ago, simply no match for a less-exposed improver (who has won again since). Each-way claims back in a handicap. Lightly raced 4yo who was 2nd on AW on final two runs last year; could have part to play.
10 12th (10) (125/1 -279%) Royal Observatory	125 125/1(-279%)	(10) Royal Observatory 125/1, Comfortably held in 2 bumpers/3 All-Weather starts. Hard to see him involved back up in trip on handicap debut. Has shown hints of promise and he's not ruled out on this handicap debut.
13 13th (13) (100/1 -300%) Sea Master	100 100/1(-300%)	(13) Sea Master 100/1, Largely disappointing in light 2023 campaign, typically lacking a change of gear when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good, 6/1) when last seen 10 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston. Uphill task. Failed to threaten on his three outings last year and needs a bigger performance on return.
1 14th (1) (13/2 +19%) A Gift Of Love	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(1) A Gift Of Love 13/2, Promising daughter of Frankel who offered plenty to work on when second on yard debut in a Newcastle maiden (12.5f) in November. Offered hope of better still when third on qualifying run at Southwell (11.1f) in December and of firm interest now attentions switch to handicaps on turf debut. Hood on. Frankel filly whose pedigree provides hope she'll be better than her opening mark.
3 15th (3) (33/1 -106%) Lawmaker	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Lawmaker 33/1, Opened his account on handicap debut at Kempton in January but hasn't gone on, only sixth of 8 back there (16f) 30 days ago. Back down in trip. Defied absence to win in January but soundly beaten the last twice.
5 16th (5) (50/1 -100%) Regally Blonde	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Regally Blonde 50/1, Fairly useful winner on Flat in Ireland. Campaigned mostly over hurdles for current yard (has made minimal impact in handicaps this season) and others make more appeal returned to the level. 1m5f win in 2022; hasn't really shone over hurdles this year and claims aren't compelling.

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16:55 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

FIDDLERS GREEN toyed with his rivals at Bath last week and didn't have to break sweat to saunter almost nine lengths clear of the runner-up. He escapes a penalty for that demolition job so is 10lb well-in compared to his revised mark. This contest is much more competitive, though, and Clear White Light returned to Flat action to justify favouritism at Catterick, while Upepo has been in fine form on the all-weather. Story Horse and handicap debutants A Gift Of Love and Waxing Gibbous have to be considered closely too.

FIDDLERS GREEN opened his account on turf in emphatic fashion in a weak contest at Bath last week and escaping a penalty for that success, John O'Shea's 5-y-o gets the nod to follow up at the expense of A Gift of Love, who is open to improvement making her handicap/turf debut for the in-form Charlie Fellowes. Clear White Light, Story Horse and Upepo are a handful of others to consider, too.

Preference is for CLEAR WHITE LIGHT, who won on the Flat at Catterick last time and remains well treated on his hurdling ability.

17:00 Perth NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (6/1 +25%) Takt De Touques	6 6/1(+25%)	(8) Takt De Touques 6/1, €60,000 buy, dam, French chaser (19f-2¾m winner), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3½m) Organdi. Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Mar 23). Tongue tied. Well worth a look. Made it third-time lucky in Irish points in a four-runner race at Portrush.
11 2nd (11) (10/1 +50%) Bespoke Tailor	10 10/1(+50%)	(11) Bespoke Tailor 10/1, €6,000 Malinas gelding. Half-brother to temperamental but fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Invincible Cave. Ran in void race at Kelso 11 days ago (went off 13/2). Went off 13-2 at Kelso (soft) 11 days ago in a bumper that was declared void.
1 3rd (1) (6/1 -20%) Caughtinyourtrance	6 6/1(-20%)	(1) Caughtinyourtrance 6/1, £40,000 buy after winning sole start in Irish points. Easy to back fitted with a tongue strap at Wetherby but made a promising start to his Rules career behind a pair of southern raiders with experience in this sphere. Entitled to progress and rider takes off 3 lb. Point winner who was third to respected opposition at Wetherby.
3 4th (3) (28/1 -75%) Lost Frequencies	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Lost Frequencies 28/1, €10,000 3-y-o, Sandmason gelding. Dam pulled up sole start in points, from family of high-class staying chaser Empire of Dirt. Runner-up in Irish point (Mar 3). Runner-up in a testing-ground Irish point in early March; the third has since won a point.
9 5th (9) (11/1 -100%) Young Getaway	11 11/1(-100%)	(9) Young Getaway 11/1, From the family of high-class hurdler (2m-19f winner) Iktitaf. 7/2, given a considerate introduction on debut at Ayr 4 months ago. Fifth of seven at Ayr but wasn't beaten far and he's since undergone a wind op.
4 6th (4) (18/1 +45%) Magna Victor	18 18/1(+45%)	(4) Magna Victor 18/1, Telescope gelding. Dam placed once on Flat. Dam speedily bred; sire brings stamina to the table but he wouldn't be the obvious answer.
2 7th (2) (3/1 -9%) Dangerous Touch	3 3/1(-9%)	(2) Dangerous Touch 3/1, £135,000 buy, runner-up sole outing in Irish points. All the rage in the betting but promised more than what he delivered at Wetherby 4 weeks ago. Could improve. Went close in a point and plenty of positives to take out of his fourth at Wetherby.
10 8th (10) (125/1 -279%) Trysting Thorn	125 125/1(-279%)	(10) Trysting Thorn 125/1, Black Sam Bellamy mare. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to ungenuine but fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (2¾m-33f winner) Another Rum. Trainer 0-37 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Dam well beaten in a bumper, half-sister to useful marathon chaser Another Rum.
6 9th (6) (25/1 -25%) Saratoga Steve	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Saratoga Steve 25/1, Well held in 2 bumpers. Showed more at Ayr last time but was still beaten about 10l and looks a work in progress.
14 10th (14) (66/1 -100%) Crafty Dancer	66 66/1(-100%)	(14) Crafty Dancer 66/1, Dragon Dancer filly. Dam modest 1¼m winner on Flat. Sam 1m2f winner (RPR 62), half-sister to winners Danz Choice (5f-1m) and Luduamf (6f 2yo).
12 11th (12) (13/2 +19%) Kow Boy Sivola	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(12) Kow Boy Sivola 13/2, €55,000 3-y-o, Noroit gelding. Brother to 3 winners, including high-class 2m chaser Funambule Sivola and French hurdler Illiade de Sivola. Likely type on paper. 55,000euros 3yo; 11th foal; brother to Funambule Sivola (high-class 2m chaser).
5 12th (5) (9/2 -13%) Moon Phases	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Moon Phases 9/2, £150,000 buy, dam unraced, from family of smart staying chaser Southern Vic. Fourth in Irish point (Nov 2023). Bought for £150,000 after finishing fourth in a 3m Irish point and that form looks okay.
13 13th (13) (50/1 -317%) Lord Fortescue	50 50/1(-317%)	(13) Lord Fortescue 50/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Fortescue Wood and poor hurdler Lewa House. Dam bumper/chase winner around 2m. Interesting newcomer. Half-brother to winners Lewa House (2m4f hurdle) and Fortescue Wood (bumper/2m hurdle).

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17:00 Perth NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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KOW BOY SIVOLA makes plenty of appeal on his racecourse bow travelling over from Ireland and the four-year-old, who is a full-brother to the dual Game Spirit winner Funambule Sivola, may take advantage of a contest which lacks depth. Caughtinyourtrance wasn't disgraced when third at Wetherby on his first start under Rules and he is capable of being in the mix. Dangerous Touch and Lost Frequencies are others to note.

CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE made a promising start at Wetherby and gets the vote with improvement likely. Takt de Touques and Lord Fortescue head up a host of interesting newcomers.

Moon Phases is interesting but CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE is marginally preferred after chasing home respected opposition at Wetherby.

17:05 Cork Stakes 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/1 +11%) Bremen	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Bremen 4/1, 40/1, 5½ lengths fifth of 7 to Diego Velazquez in Champions Juvenile Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, good to firm). Off 7 months. Up in trip. Got closer to Deepone at Leopardstown than Stromberg did in the Beresford and gets 3lb.
1 2nd (1) (15/8 +6%) Stromberg	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(1) Stromberg 15/8, Two wins from 4 runs last year. 3/1, 3¼ lengths fifth of 6 to Deepone in Beresford Stakes at the Curragh (8f, soft). Off 7 months. Up in trip. Yard in good form. Big player. Not beaten far when fifth of six in Beresford Stakes over 1m; has to prove his stamina.
3 3rd (3) (9/4 -50%) Euphoric	2.25 9/4(-50%)	(3) Euphoric 9/4, Highly-promising individual. 15/8, won 12-runner maiden at Navan (8f, soft) on debut. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Open to significant progress. Ran green before getting up in final stride to land 1m Navan maiden in October; promising.
4 4th (4) (10/1 +17%) Messerschmitt	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) Messerschmitt 10/1, 28/1, won 13-runner maiden at Thurles (8f, soft) on debut, joining leader line. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Likely to improve. Unfancied when getting there on the line to force a dead-heat in 1m Thurles maiden.
5 5th (5) (9/2 +25%) Neski Sherelski	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(5) Neski Sherelski 9/2, 11/8, won 10-runner maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) on debut 86 days ago, confidently ridden. Yard in good form. Should progress. Justified favouritism when beating stablemate in 10.5f AW maiden; much stiffer task here.

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17:05 Cork Stakes 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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STROMBERG showed good juvenile form and drops in grade on reappearance. He won by huge margins at Galway and Roscommon last year and while beaten in the Group 2 Beresford Stakes, met some interference and wasn't beaten too far by smart types. The selection also has plenty of big-race entries. Frankel-sired Euphoric is similarly well-entered and won on October debut. The runner-up has won twice subsequently and while Euphoric is open to more progression, nonetheless meets a capable selection. Neski Sherelski defeated a subsequent all-weather maiden winner on Dundalk debut in January but faces a stiffer test and is second-string. Messerschmitt has size and should progress but steps up from his Thurles debut dead-heat win. Bremen was unable for stakes level last autumn and has a bit to find.

EUPHORIC's pedigree screams progress this year and sure to leave the bare form of his debut win at Dundalk well behind, he can maintain his unbeaten record at the chief expense of Stromberg and Bremen.

A lot of the Ballydoyle horses are needing a run but we'll take a chance that Navan maiden winner EUPHORIC is forward enough to score

17:10 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (15/2 -150%) Silver In Disguise	7.5 15/2(-150%)	(4) Silver In Disguise 15/2, More miss than hit since scoring at Wetherby last spring but, having slipped back to that winning mark, he's dangerous to discount. Ran well in the autumn, after a break, but has lost his way a bit since.
11 2nd (11) (9/1 +64%) Johnny B	9 9/1(+64%)	(11) Johnny B 9/1, Opened chase account at the second attempt over C&D in April 2022 and gained breakthrough success over hurdles at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) in December. However, he has followed that with a string of inauspicious performances. Dominated this race in 2022 but has a very mixed record and is always hard to predict.
7 3rd (7) (15/2 +38%) Aquila Sky	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(7) Aquila Sky 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler at his best and appeared to be working his way back to form when third in a handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, soft) last month. Wasn't in the same form at Huntingdon subsequently, though, and he's likely to come up short once more. Seemingly back in form two starts ago; didn't jump well enough last time; still considered.
2 4th (2) (8/1 -14%) Track And Trace	8 8/1(-14%)	(2) Track And Trace 8/1, Hurdles winner at Warwick in September and further improvement over fences since, scoring at Catterick in January. However, pulled up both subsequent starts and he now has a bit to prove. Pulled up twice since winning Catterick marathon in January; needs to bounce back.
8 5th (8) (13/2 +68%) Ballydisco	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(8) Ballydisco 13/2, Hit the target twice off higher marks last spring, including over 23.6f here, but he has failed to fire in this sphere and over fences in recent months. Won over hurdles here a year ago but out of form over hurdles and fences this season.
1 6th (1) (14/1 -100%) No No Maestro	14 14/1(-100%)	(1) No No Maestro 14/1, Built up a good strike rate for this yard and gained fourth success over fences at Uttoxeter last June. Ran badly on his return at Taunton, even allowing for the fact that he was returning from a 9-month absence, but he would be a danger to all if bouncing back. Career-best form when winning last summer but last month's reappearance was was poor.
6 7th (6) (8/1 +43%) Pottlerath	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Pottlerath 8/1, Successful 3 times over hurdles during 2022 and sprouted wings over fences at the start of last summer, completing a hat-trick at Bangor. Possibly needed the run back from 5 months off in a Taunton handicap hurdle last month but looks vulnerable back in this sphere in any case. Won three good-ground chases last spring (2m7f-3m1f); high on the list.
12 8th (12) (10/1 +0%) Leading Swoop	10 10/1(+0%)	(12) Leading Swoop 10/1, Fair maiden hurdler who was all the better for return when third at Lingfield. Decent start over fences when second at Fontwell (21.6f, soft) but disappointing both starts since. Made quite pleasing chase debut in January but disappointed twice last month.
5 \|F\| (5) (22/1 -214%) Max Dynamo	22 22/1(-214%)	(5) Max Dynamo 22/1, Wide-margin winner of a C&D handicap last February and positive start to this season when runner-up at Fontwell in November. Hasn't come close to matching that form in 3 subsequent outings but the handicapper has at least cut him some slack. Wide-margin C&D winner last season; didn't fire last month but could have a say here.
9 \|PU\| (9) (9/2 +0%) Lyrical Genius	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(9) Lyrical Genius 9/2, Has an unattractive style (takes plenty of riding) and record stands at 0-10 over fences. On the upside he has dipped to a career-low mark and shaped as though this drop back in trip would be a good thing when third over 30.6f here last month. Ran well in soft-ground marathon here last month and good ground also suits; good chance.
10 \|PU\| (10) (12/1 +14%) Haut Folin	12 12/1(+14%)	(10) Haut Folin 12/1, Forged clear to land a gamble at Ffos Las on return in November and placed on his next 3 outings. However, form has dipped in a major way of late and others make more appeal. Clear winner off this mark in November but is unreliable and seems best on slow ground.
3 \|PU\| (3) (14/1 -75%) Innisfree Lad	14 14/1(-75%)	(3) Innisfree Lad 14/1, Back to winning ways at Doncaster in December and ran with credit when second at Hereford (25.2f, soft) in February. Latest fourth of 11 at Plumpton wasn't a bad effort either but he's not the most reliable on balance. Inconsistent nowadays but has conditions to suit; no surprise if he runs well.

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17:10 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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

LYRICAL GENIUS may be winless in 10 starts over fences but his most recent effort here over further was promising and dropping back to a trip over which he has been narrowly denied on a couple of occasions could prove ideal. A winner at Catterick in January, Track And Trace is a key player if bouncing back to that form, while the same can be said of Aquila Sky, who is a player on the pick of his hurdles form.

LYRICAL GENIUS clearly has his limitations but this could be the day when he finally delivers the goods. The 7-y-o left the impression that this drop back in distance would be in his favour when third over a marathon trip here last month and he's been eased another 2 lb since. If No No Maestro returns to form he would be a serious player, while the veteran Max Dynamo also enters calculations and Silver In Disguise has been given a chance by the handicapper.

This drop back in trip will suit LYRICAL GENIUS, who ran well over 3m6f here last month and has become well handicapped.

17:20 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 19f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
16 (16) (33/1 -65%) She's Tobias	33 33/1(-65%)	(16) She's Tobias 33/1, Off 10 months, 40/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft) 10 days ago. RESERVE. Refused at Sligo in June and failed to complete twice since; reserve.
7 1st (7) (40/1 -100%) Kilbrin Rocco	40 40/1(-100%)	(7) Kilbrin Rocco 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 15 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Likely to improve. Tailed off in maiden hurdles and low key start to h'capping; tongue-tie needed.
4 2nd (4) (6/4 -9%) Benjis Benefit	1.5 6/4(-9%)	(4) Benjis Benefit 6/4, 4/6, first run since leaving James Joseph Mangan when only fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 92 days ago, travelling as well as any. Very interesting after that. 0-7 and turned over at odds on when making yard debut latest; hard to fancy on form.
13 3rd (13) (9/1 +36%) Flashthelights	9 9/1(+36%)	(13) Flashthelights 9/1, Fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (22f, soft, 14/1) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. 1-21 and minor signs of promise for new yard; drop in trip is fine; 4lb below winning mark.
2 4th (2) (16/1 -33%) Glenriver	16 16/1(-33%)	(2) Glenriver 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, eighth of 16 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 65 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. Tailed off in 4 starts at huge odds in maiden hurdles; up in trip for h'cap debut.
6 5th (6) (14/1 +13%) Evans Secret	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Evans Secret 14/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Fourteenth of 19 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, soft) 153 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May well do better. Moderate performer on the Flat and struggled under rules so far; off 153 days.
10 6th (10) (66/1 +0%) The Riastrad	66 66/1(+0%)	(10) The Riastrad 66/1, Modest maiden on Flat. Well held in maiden hurdles. Off 6 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Poor form over hurdles and tailed off back on the Flat when last seen; off 191 days.
14 7th (14) (25/1 +50%) Johnny Cakes	25 25/1(+50%)	(14) Johnny Cakes 25/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (25/1) at Thurles (22.1f, soft) on debut over fences 64 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Pulled up on chase debut latest; finished tailed off in all previous starts; cheekpieces.
9 8th (9) (6/1 -71%) Paddy Elvis	6 6/1(-71%)	(9) Paddy Elvis 6/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (22f, soft, 22/1) 12 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Bounced back to form when narrowly denied 12 days ago but vulnerable back down in trip.
1 9th (1) (28/1 -133%) Crowsatedappletart	28 28/1(-133%)	(1) Crowsatedappletart 28/1, One win from 21 NH runs. Tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 22/1) 15 days ago. Won off this mark at Limerick in 2023; lost his way subsequently; tailed off 15 days ago.
5 10th (5) (16/1 +52%) Walkonthebriteside	16 16/1(+52%)	(5) Walkonthebriteside 16/1, Off 6 months, fifteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 102 days ago. Should still improve. Shown very little so far including on handicap debut last time and has been off 102 days.
15 11th (15) (9/1 +36%) Kiss My Lucky Egg	9 9/1(+36%)	(15) Kiss My Lucky Egg 9/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, fifth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 22 days ago. Won mares' bumper on decent ground and encouraging effort when 5th earlier this month.
3 12th (3) (10/1 -33%) Simply Shabra	10 10/1(-33%)	(3) Simply Shabra 10/1, Winner at Naas in January. 9/1, below form sixth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 47 days ago. Back up in trip. Off the mark at 19th attempt at Naas in January; struggled both runs since; inconsistent.
11 13th (11) (40/1 -21%) Tom Red	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Tom Red 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fifteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 47 days ago. Up in trip. Shown nothing in four runs over hurdles including handicap debut last month; best watched.
12 14th (12) (7/1 -8%) Be My Hero	7 7/1(-8%)	(12) Be My Hero 7/1, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. 9/1, bit below form 16 lengths sixth of 21 to Simply Shabra in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 105 days ago. Is 0-21 but has gone close and ran okay when 6th latest; ground has come right for him.
8 15th (8) (33/1 +50%) Jimli's Cave	33 33/1(+50%)	(8) Jimli's Cave 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 131 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Minor promise in maiden hurdle a year ago but beaten huge distances in 3 runs since.

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17:20 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BENJIS BENEFIT was backed like defeat was out of the question at at Gowran back in January and may be worth another chance here. The Westerner gelding finished a well-beaten fourth then in very testing conditions and the ground will be a bit livelier now. This looks like a weaker race as well. Paddy Elvis ran well when third to the well-handicapper Tankardstown Diva at Down Royal last time and has to be on the shortlist off just a pound higher mark. Simply Shabra didn't run too badly on his last outing at Naas and could be place material now.

BENJIS BENEFIT was backed as if defeat was out of the question starting out over hurdles for Emmet Mullins 3 months ago and is probably worth another chance in the hope he can see things out better this time. Paddy Elvis is a big player after his fine Down Royal run, while Glenriver is one of a few likely improvers now going handicapping.

KISS MY LUCKY EGG ran well on ground that was probably too soft last time and she ought to be capable from a mark of 80

17:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (6/1 +8%) La Pulga	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) La Pulga 6/1, 11/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) when last seen in December. Record when fresh isn't great, so watching brief advised on this occasion. Mixed bag last year; may get his own way in this small field too, which wouldn't hurt.
5 2nd (5) (25/1 +24%) No Recollection	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) No Recollection 25/1, 18/1, last of 4 in selling hurdle at Stratford (18.7f, heavy) 176 days ago. Off 176 days and ran poorly on latest start in this sphere. Hasn't run on the Flat since August 2022; doesn't appeal as well treated.
4 3rd (4) (8/11 +76%) Skye Breeze	0.727273 8/11(+76%)	(4) Skye Breeze 8/11, C&D winner in February. 9/2, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 47 days ago, better placed than most. Major player. Four wins and a second to his name in seven runs in 1m4f Tapeta handicaps; should go well.
1 4th (1) (2/1 -45%) Blindedbythelights	2 2/1(-45%)	(1) Blindedbythelights 2/1, Two wins from 5 runs last year. Good second of 7 in handicap (15/2) at Haydock (14f, good to firm), slowly away. Off 7 months and makes tapeta debut. Open to progress. Did nothing but progress last summer and may well be up to defying a further 2lb rise.

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17:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS progressed through the ranks last year and improved no less than 21lb for the Sir Mark Prescott team. The son of Protectionist was last seen filling the runner-up spot in a class 2 event at Haydock in September and he looks the one to beat on his return. Bringbackmemories did it well over C&D last month and he should remain competitive off 4lb higher, while La Pulga can pick up any pieces.

BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS predictably improved switched to handicaps over middle-distances last season and, with scope for further progress as a 4-y-o, he will prove a tough nut to crack. Skye Breeze came up short when bidding for the hat-trick at Southwell but he wasn't disgraced all the same and is feared most ahead of Bringbackmemories.

Progressiive during a three-month spell last summer, BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS is preferred to Bringbackmemories, who's back up 4lb.

17:30 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (15/8 +44%) Flying Finn	1.875 15/8(+44%)	(10) Flying Finn 15/8, Justified short odds (4/5) when making a successful handicap debut in 6-runner event at Ripon (8f, heavy) 8 days ago, making running and going clear over 1f out. Holds leading claims under a penalty. Scored in great style on Ripon h'cap debut eight days ago; leading claims under penalty.
9 2nd (9) (12/1 -50%) Keep Warm	12 12/1(-50%)	(9) Keep Warm 12/1, Won twice at Pontefract last year and, after 7 months off, ran well having attracted strong support (11/4) when fourth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 17 days ago. Can give his running again with the visor back on. Resumed with good Thirsk fourth 17 days ago; can go well again with usual visor back on.
1 3rd (1) (18/1 -50%) Burdett	18 18/1(-50%)	(1) Burdett 18/1, Progressive in 3 starts last year, successful at Ffos Las on his second outing. Probably needed the run after 6 months off when sixth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 11/2) 30 days ago, so he could fare better this time. Off six months before sixth of seven at Kempton 30 days ago; considered.
4 4th (4) (6/1 +70%) Straight A	6 6/1(+70%)	(4) Straight A 6/1, Won at Yarmouth on his second start and ran well when fourth in a Thirsk nursery in September. Ridden too aggressively when eleventh of 16 in minor event at York (7f, heavy, 25/1) on his final outing. Gelded ahead of his return. A fair 6f winner at 2yrs; since gelded and he's no forlorn hope on his seasonal return.
2 5th (2) (7/1 +0%) Asimov	7 7/1(+0%)	(2) Asimov 7/1, After 4 months off, took another step forward when fourth of 11 in maiden (7/1) at Kempton (8f) 23 days ago. One to consider as he makes his handicap debut. Resumed with good Kempton fourth; in the picture with more to offer on his handicap debut.
8 6th (8) (18/1 -227%) Rukaana	18 18/1(-227%)	(8) Rukaana 18/1, Prominent in the betting (3/1) and duly showed much improved form when winning 10-runner nursery (3/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in October, readily. Not taken lightly after 6 months off (has been gelded). Readily off the mark at Wolver in October; hiked up 10lb but since gelded and in the mix.
5 7th (5) (12/1 -50%) Sir Gabrial	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Sir Gabrial 12/1, Winner at Newcastle last year and shaped well on his seasonal/handicap debut when fourth of 9 at Southwell (8.1f, 9/1) 2 weeks ago, making promising mid-race move having been very slowly away. Open to further improvement. Improving Havana Grey colt; excellent Southwell 4th latest; capable of better; player.
11 8th (11) (33/1 -175%) Duke Wellington	33 33/1(-175%)	(11) Duke Wellington 33/1, Encouragement on first 2 starts but couldn't quite improve on those efforts when fourth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, 9/1) a month ago. Remains with potential as he makes the switch to handicaps. Creditable fourth in Southwell maiden latest; can do better up to 1m on handicap debut.
7 9th (7) (13/2 -8%) Chequers Court	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(7) Chequers Court 13/2, Promising fourth at Newbury on debut but wasn't able to find any progress in his 2 subesquent outings, sixth of 10 in minor event at Salisbury (8f, heavy, 3/1) in October. Could yet do better as he goes handicapping, though. Fair form shown as a juvenile; sort to take a step forward now into handicap company.
12 10th (12) (12/1 +0%) Wait And Hope	12 12/1(+0%)	(12) Wait And Hope 12/1, Made a winning start in handicaps at Kempton in January and has run creditably all 3 races since, third of 8 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 9/2) 34 days ago. Needs to find more as he makes only his second start on turf. Kickstarted 2024 with Kempton win in January and has kept his form well since; shortlisted.
13 11th (13) (66/1 -65%) Etihad Rail	66 66/1(-65%)	(13) Etihad Rail 66/1, Best effort when runner-up at Leicester last summer (trained by Marcus Tregoning first 3 outings). After 9 months off (gelded), first run since leaving Alice Haynes when last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 66/1) 29 days ago. Failed to beat a rival on his last two starts for Alice Haynes and his current yard.
14 12th (14) (28/1 +15%) Made All	28 28/1(+15%)	(14) Made All 28/1, Possibly needed the run after 6 months off when eleventh of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 33/1) 28 days ago. Still has something to find, though, as he drops back down in trip. Off six months before 11th in 10f Chelmsford handicap four weeks ago; can build on it now.
6 13th (6) (40/1 -100%) Arc Shadowfax	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Arc Shadowfax 40/1, Off the mark at Redcar in May last year. However, ended the campaign with a couple of lesser efforts, ninth of 11 in minor event at York (7f, good, 13/2) when last seen in July. Cheekpieces applied after 9 months off. Landed 6f Redcar maiden last May but his form nosedived after; cheekpieces go on.

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17:30 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

FLYING FINN was sent off at odds-on for her handicap debut at Ripon and the result never looked in doubt. She has been hit with a 9lb rise for that six-and-a-half length triumph, so Adrian Keatley is wise to get her out under a penalty before the hike comes into effect. Rukaana also made a successful start to his handicap career, although that came at Wolverhampton in October so he doesn't have the advantage of recent match practice. Even so, he is given maximum respect, with Keep Warm, Asimov and Duke Wellington just three more to consider in a fiercely competitive heat.

FLYING FINN showed improved form when making a winning handicap debut in good style at Ripon last week, looking better the further she went, and a penalty might not be enough to prevent her from following up. Rukaana was also successful on his first handicap start and is respected on his return, with the progressive Sir Gabrial completing the shortlist.

A few with claims but FLYING FINN is hard to side against under a penalty after spreadeagling her field on her handicap debut at Ripon.

17:35 Cork Handicap 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (11/4 +31%) Nostringsattached	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(11) Nostringsattached 11/4, Good second of 13 in handicap (3/1) at Leopardstown (10f, heavy). Off 6 months. Enters calculations on reappearance. Went down by only half a length on handicap debut at Leopardstown; good apprentice rides.
3 2nd (3) (10/3 +17%) Take Heart	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(3) Take Heart 10/3, Two wins from 5 runs last year. Respectable tenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 16/1) on reappearance 39 days ago. Back up in trip. Could be sharper for the run and represents last year's winning yard. Progressive last season when fifth of 22 in premier handicap at Curragh; has had a run.
12 3rd (12) (17/2 +74%) You Owe Me Money	8.5 17/2(+74%)	(12) You Owe Me Money 17/2, Last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 18/1). Off 142 days. Back up in trip. Back-to-back wins at Gowran in May; held afterwards and normally runs in lower grade.
13 4th (13) (28/1 -12%) Molly's Gamble	28 28/1(-12%)	(13) Molly's Gamble 28/1, First run since leaving Paul O'Flynn when tenth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy, 40/1) 16 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Others have achieved more. Dual winner at lower level in 2022; well held on last month's stable debut at Leopardstown.
5 5th (5) (4/1 +11%) Mr King	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Mr King 4/1, Useful form. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, heavy, 9/1). Off 6 months. Trainer going well. Has good chance on form. Just behind Take Heart when third at the Curragh in August and now 13lb better off.
1 6th (1) (7/1 +22%) Cristal Clere	7 7/1(+22%)	(1) Cristal Clere 7/1, Three wins from 10 runs last year. 16/1, 3 lengths fourth of 6 to Goldana in listed race at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Fit from AW when running well in Leopardstown Listed over 1m; longer trip will suit.
4 7th (4) (22/1 -100%) Jungle Cove	22 22/1(-100%)	(4) Jungle Cove 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Last of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 42 days ago. Won pair of valuable handicaps in 2022; not at the same level last term, poor return on AW.
7 8th (7) (33/1 -32%) Laelaps	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Laelaps 33/1, Unreliable type. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 16 days ago. Best run for current yard when third off 7lb higher in 1m2f handicap at the Curragh.
6 9th (6) (8/1 +27%) Derry Lad	8 8/1(+27%)	(6) Derry Lad 8/1, 28/1, respectable eighth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 122 days ago. Likes it soft but proved his versatility when winning twice on better ground in Britain.
9 10th (9) (66/1 -164%) Belles Feuilles	66 66/1(-164%)	(9) Belles Feuilles 66/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Jean-Claude Rouget when eleventh of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) on IRE debut 19 days ago, not knocked about. Back up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Needed her return at Leopardstown after 11 months off and didn't shape too badly over 1m.
8 11th (8) (14/1 -180%) Jaafel	14 14/1(-180%)	(8) Jaafel 14/1, Been in good form on AW since last autumn. One to keep a close eye on in the betting on this first outing for new trainer Charles Byrnes. Four-time AW winner was runner-up in Dundalk claimer under Davis (nine-day whip ban).
10 12th (10) (100/1 -300%) Nemean	100 100/1(-300%)	(10) Nemean 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 5/2, below form fifth of 16 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (16.2f, good), going in snatches. Off 10 months. Others more persuasive. Placed twice for Johnny Murtagh in 2022, hurdling since; absent since last summer.

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17:35 Cork Handicap 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The race-fit TAKE HEART finished mid-field in the recent Lincoln and should be much better suited to this drier ground. Ideally suited by this distance, he ran well in another valuable Curragh handicap last September and reverts to that same distance. Notstringattached is also suited by this distance. Her form is largely on easy ground but was placed on yielding and, being somewhat unexposed as a lightly-raced type, can progress. Cristal Clere seems ground-versatile and while he has top weight, today's same rider was unable to claim his 7lb allowance when finishing fourth at Listed level recently, for which he has been raised 2lb. Jaafel's show-price collapsed from 9/1 to even-money favourite at Dundalk during madcap Cheltenham-week but was well held in that Claimer and is a 19-race turf maiden who runs for a new trainer. Reappearing Mr King has form but doesn't look ahead off the handicapper while Derry Lad reverts from hurdling last Christmas. This distance will stretch seven-time winner May Night's stamina and he is 3lb out of the handicap.

Ger Lyons has his team in good form this spring so the suggestion is MR KING who is nicely treated on the pick of his 3-y-o form. Nostringsattached was progressing nicely when last seen in the autumn and could be a threat if ready to roll on return. Johnny Murtagh won this last year so don't be surprised were Take Heart to step on his reappearance and play a prominent role. Jaafel needs a betting check on first run for Charles Byrnes.

Andrew Kinirons landed this handicap two years ago and has a good chance of doing so again with the unexposed NOSTRINGSATTACHED

17:40 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (10/1 -233%) Wolf Prince	10 10/1(-233%)	(4) Wolf Prince 10/1, Left first 2 runs this season well behind when making all in a small field at Taunton last month. 7 lb higher in what looks a deeper race now. Made all at Taunton last month and remains very well handicapped on old form.
6 2nd (6) (9/2 +63%) Manorbank	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(6) Manorbank 9/2, Won a pair of novice hurdles last spring (the first one over C&D). Decent start over fences when third at Ffos Las on handicap bow in October but absent since pulling up at Exeter in November. Reverts to hurdles now. Not seen since poor chase run in November but remains lightly raced; market may guide.
8 3rd (8) (5/1 +0%) Lunar Sovereign	5 5/1(+0%)	(8) Lunar Sovereign 5/1, Lightly-raced 8-y-o who caught the eye when fourth in the Swinton Hurdle at Haydock last spring. Shaped as if better for the run when sixth of 9 over C&D 13 days ago, losing 3 places on run-in. Of interest having eased another 3 lb since. Returned from layoff with quite encouraging C&D run this month; high on the list.
3 4th (3) (17/2 -70%) Aurigny Mill	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(3) Aurigny Mill 17/2, Back-to-back wins at Wincanton and Kempton in December. Well held in the Betfair at Newbury since but should find life a bit easier in this lower grade. Well beaten in major handicap last time but won his two previous races; a possible.
7 5th (7) (22/1 -38%) Chaos Control	22 22/1(-38%)	(7) Chaos Control 22/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat who landed a Market Rasen juvenile early last year. Respectable third in a pair of handicaps last summer and sharpened up for this hurdle return with an outing on AW Flat 4 weeks ago. Placed off 1lb higher over hurdles last summer; returned from break with low-key Flat run.
5 6th (5) (9/1 +10%) Way Out	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Way Out 9/1, Irish point winner who landed 3 hurdles in the first half of this season. Also shaped well when third in 2 chases in the autumn and given a break since a lesser run at Newbury in December. Did well over hurdles and fences last year; returns from a break; may find 2m a bit sharp.
1 7th (1) (4/1 +27%) Aucunrisque	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Aucunrisque 4/1, Betfair Hurdle winner in 2023. Few efforts of note since but this is a drop in class and it wouldn't be a shock to see him stage a revival in first-time cheekpieces. Bagged a major handicap last season but has not been firing on all cylinders this term.
9 8th (9) (33/1 -136%) Princess T	33 33/1(-136%)	(9) Princess T 33/1, Won over hurdles on Jersey last summer. More miss than hit since but bounced back to form out of the blue when narrowly denied at Ludlow in November. Off since. Ran well in defeat in November but returns from break in much higher grade.
2 \|PU\| (2) (16/5 +20%) Matterhorn	3.2 16/5(+20%)	(2) Matterhorn 16/5, Defied a penalty in fine style following a breathing operation and 7-month break at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) in November. Good second back there 14 days later but very disappointing on Kempton handicap debut over Christmas. Had another wind op since. Goes well fresh. Dual novice winner; had breathing problem when flopping on handicap debut; had wind op.

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17:40 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

WOLF PRINCE bounced back to form with a comfortable success at Taunton last month and a 7lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from following up. Not long with Fergal O'Brien, the eight-year-old has run off much higher marks in the past and is preferred to the class-dropping Aurigny Mill, who had been in excellent form before a lacklustre effort in the Betfair Hurdle. Aucunrisque and Way Out have the form to get involved too.

MATTERHORN has won on both previous outings after wind surgery and is taken to bounce back from a poor run on his Kempton handicap debut over Christmas. Lunar Sovereign should be spot on for this after shaping as if a recent comeback run here was just needed and is second choice ahead of Aurigny Mill.

Preference is for LUNAR SOVEREIGN (nap), who returned from a layoff with a satisfactory run this month and has slipped to a good mark.

17:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 23f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (14/1 +65%) Custers Mistake	14 14/1(+65%)	(3) Custers Mistake 14/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Fairyhouse (19.8f, heavy) 79 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Longstanding maiden has been poor the last twice but better ground can help.
11 2nd (11) (6/1 +25%) Stockdale	6 6/1(+25%)	(11) Stockdale 6/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 11/2, respectable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (19.8f, soft) 12 days ago. Decent efforts on three of last four runs; needs a bit more but could be involved.
6 3rd (6) (9/2 -13%) Solly Attwell	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(6) Solly Attwell 9/2, Promising type. 7/2, respectable seventh of 24 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Up in trip. Can make presence felt. A bit disappointing when fancied at Naas but steps up in trip and Kennedy stays aboard.
10 4th (10) (28/1 -40%) Doyen Flyer	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Doyen Flyer 28/1, Very good seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft, 33/1) 5 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Best maiden hurdle run came at Tramore five days ago; of some interest on handicap bow.
5 5th (5) (Evens +43%) Surf Club	0 Evens(+43%)	(5) Surf Club Evens, Career best when winning 15-runner novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good, 11/4) on debut over fences 4 days ago, driven out. Mark looks lenient back over timber. Much improved to win over fences at Tramore four days ago on good ground; big player.
9 6th (9) (40/1 -60%) Townhill Penny	40 40/1(-60%)	(9) Townhill Penny 40/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Pulled up in novice chase at Tramore (21.7f, heavy, 12/1), tailed off when pulled up after 3 out. Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Sole win came over 2m6f here; modest chasing effort when last seen; back after a break.
8 7th (8) (15/2 -88%) Jacenry	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(8) Jacenry 15/2, Winner in hurdle at Down Royal in March. 7/2, creditable second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (19.8f, soft) 12 days ago. Won at Down Royal over 2m4f and a solid second there since; up another 2lb but go well.
4 8th (4) (25/1 -150%) Gaye Winnie	25 25/1(-150%)	(4) Gaye Winnie 25/1, Course winner. 12/1, creditable seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (24.1f, soft) 168 days ago, making headway when badly hampered. Maiden winner over shorter here last year; held in handicaps after and lacks a recent run.
1 9th (1) (33/1 -230%) True Destiny	33 33/1(-230%)	(1) True Destiny 33/1, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20.4f, good to soft, 11/2). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving J. J. Lambe and interesting what the market makes of him (good record fresh). Both hurdle wins have been at Sligo; makes debut for new yard after a break.
13 \|U\| (13) (50/1 +0%) Mosaaheb	50 50/1(+0%)	(13) Mosaaheb 50/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap (50/1) at Dundalk (16f) 31 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Cheekpieces on 1st time over jumps. Maiden under all codes was well beaten on recent Flat runs; minor shout on best jumps form.
12 10th (12) (33/1 +34%) Ballycairn	33 33/1(+34%)	(12) Ballycairn 33/1, Seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (22f, soft, 50/1) 12 days ago. Well beaten in three handicaps lately and tumbling down weights; not easy to fancy.
2 11th (2) (28/1 -133%) Gamigin	28 28/1(-133%)	(2) Gamigin 28/1, Latest win in hurdle at Down Royal in December. Last of 15 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Down Royal (19.8f, soft) 12 days ago. Two wins and a fine 3rd place but was poor last time; chance if bouncing back.
7 12th (7) (20/1 -122%) Dubai Clover	20 20/1(-122%)	(7) Dubai Clover 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, heavy, 22/1). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Showed some ability in maidens; yard in tremendous form and respected even after absence.

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17:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SURF CLUB is turned out again quickly after gaining his first success, over fences, at Tramore on Monday. He probably improved for jumping the larger obstacles the other day but with that confidence boosting win under his belt this looks like a mark he can score off over timber. Jacenry bumped into one in O'Faolains Glory at Down Royal last time and it was still a solid run to finish second. Off just 2lb higher he's entitled to be a big player. Stockdale was a couple of places behind Jacenry last time and has been knocking on the door. She could pick up prize money again.

SURF CLUB was impressive switched to fences on Saturday and on that evidence, his current mark is a lenient one reverting to timber. Solly Attwell is open to progress, with True Destiny another to consider on return given his record fresh.

It looks significant that Willie Mullins turns out SURF CLUB again quickly after showing improved form over fences at Tramore.

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (5/2 +44%) Humble Spark	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(10) Humble Spark 5/2, 6/1, good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, slowly away. Has to be taken seriously. Runner-up in two of his last three starts; 2lb well in and has to come into the reckoning.
8 2nd (8) (15/2 -7%) Oscar Doodle	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(8) Oscar Doodle 15/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. 10/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Merits consideration. Fair fourth over C&D last time but work to do with Humble Spark on that evidence.
5 3rd (5) (4/1 +67%) Life On The Rocks	4 4/1(+67%)	(5) Life On The Rocks 4/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Thirsk (8f, heavy) 17 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Current ability hard to gauge but plummeted down the weights and has run well over C&D.
12 4th (12) (40/1 -150%) Visitant	40 40/1(-150%)	(12) Visitant 40/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (12.4f, 18/1), very slowly away. Off 164 days. Others more persuasive. C&D winner; ended 2023 quietly and likely best watched back from a break.
11 5th (11) (8/1 +33%) Fifty Sent	8 8/1(+33%)	(11) Fifty Sent 8/1, C&D winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. 13/2, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 34 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Not dismissed. Conditions to suit and on a reduced mark so not discounted with a recent run behind him.
2 6th (2) (4/1 -14%) Spirit Of Ash	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Spirit Of Ash 4/1, 5-time course winner. Four wins from 18 runs last year. 3/1, creditable 1¼ lengths third of 8 to Yakhabar in handicap at this course (12.4f) 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes plenty of appeal. Two good runs over 1m4f here this year; should give another good account.
7 7th (7) (11/1 -100%) We Still Believe	11 11/1(-100%)	(7) We Still Believe 11/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 17 runs last year. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 10 days ago. Not taken lightly. Split Humble Spark and Oscar Doodle when 3rd here last week; more required to win.
1 8th (1) (66/1 -371%) Run Simba	66 66/1(-371%)	(1) Run Simba 66/1, Ninth of 13 in maiden (150/1) at this course (8f) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Others make more appeal. Poor form in 2024 and today's change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.
6 9th (6) (8/1 -100%) Yakhabar	8 8/1(-100%)	(6) Yakhabar 8/1, Won 8-runner handicap (7/1) at this course (12.4f) 18 days ago, well positioned. Might not be able to uphold that form with Spirit of Ash on worse terms. Two 1m4f wins here this year; up in the weights and down in trip; could prove vulnerable.
9 10th (9) (40/1 -100%) Emer Elysees	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Emer Elysees 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 22/1, sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for. Little solid form to her name and nearly 7l behind Humble Spark here ten days ago.
4 11th (4) (66/1 -100%) Going To The Moon	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Going To The Moon 66/1, 33/1, first run since leaving Ismail Mohammed when tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Inadequate trip on recent stable debut but 0-9 and needs a full revival.

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18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Yakhabar just did enough to prevail over an extended 1m4f here earlier in the month and he is likely to go well once again off a 2lb higher rating, but he could come out second best to HUMBLE SPARK. Jim Goldie's four-year-old had We Still Believe (third) and Oscar Doodle (fourth) behind when denied by just a head over track and trip last week and he can confirm that form to go one better.

SPIRIT OF ASH has an excellent record here and shaped well from a poor position behind Yakhabar at this course last time, so she's fancied to reverse the form with that rival provided the pace is solid. Humble Spark also arrives at the top of his game, so he's another player in a race that looks quite competitive for a 0-60.

Unappealing form figures may be no barrier to improved showings from Dragons Will Rise and LIFE ON THE ROCKS.

18:10 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (7/2 +42%) Sageburg County	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(9) Sageburg County 7/2, Made a winning start over fences at Market Rasen last spring before doubling his tally in this sphere at Southwell in November. Below par next 2 starts but latest third at Ascot (21f, good to soft) was a step back in the right direction and he's not discounted. Record is mixed but it was a good run last time at Ascot in a competitive 2m5f handicap.
7 2nd (7) (15/2 -15%) Northern Bound	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(7) Northern Bound 15/2, Creditable third on first run following a wind op at Wetherby (19.4f, good) in October but failed to reproduce that level of form at Newbury next time. Opposable, for all that he slipped to a dangerous mark. Does have a patchy profile but he's on a good mark and conditions will be up his street.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 -20%) Killer Clown	9 9/1(-20%)	(4) Killer Clown 9/1, On a good mark based on peak form but he's not the most reliable of performers and yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Tightenourbelts. Respectable fifth in September but poor next time and doesn't look as good as he was.
5 4th (5) (22/1 -144%) Opening Bid	22 22/1(-144%)	(5) Opening Bid 22/1, Fairly-useful chaser who bagged his fifth win of 2023 when readily taking 4-runner handicap at Exeter (19.2f, good) in October. Pulled up in a Grade 2 Wincanton novice the following month and absent since (has undergone a wind op in the meantime). Now on a tough mark and will need to be right on the ball back from break and wind op.
1 5th (1) (18/1 -80%) Brave Seasca	18 18/1(-80%)	(1) Brave Seasca 18/1, It's been a struggle since his latest success at Aintree in 2022 and while there were glimmers of a revival over 2m here last time, others make more appeal. Potentially well-in but his struggles continued here recently after a break.
3 6th (3) (6/4 +70%) Tightenourbelts	1.5 6/4(+70%)	(3) Tightenourbelts 6/4, Maiden hurdle winner who made the perfect start to his chase career in a Ludlow novice handicap (2½m, soft) in November. Improved again when third in a Newbury Grade 2 the following month and while he hasn't reproduced that form in 3 subsequent starts, he will be a threat if bouncing back. Has a bit to prove but that's the case with some in this field and the ability is there.
6 7th (6) (8/1 +20%) Gloire D'athon	8 8/1(+20%)	(6) Gloire D'athon 8/1, Enjoyed a fine campaign over fences last season but he was well held both starts following a break in November, and again ran poorly back from another period of absence at Market Rasen recently. Will be on a good mark when he does turn a corner but reservations for now.
8 8th (8) (22/1 -175%) Fox Pro	22 22/1(-175%)	(8) Fox Pro 22/1, Belatedly opened chase account when landing a 7-runner Newton Abbot handicap (21f, soft) 12 months ago. Wellbeing has to be taken on trust given that this is his first run since that breakthrough success but he remains on a good mark up just 1 lb. A winner when last seen but that was 12 months ago and not sure what to expect.
2 \|PU\| (2) (9/1 -260%) Diego Du Charmil	9 9/1(-260%)	(2) Diego Du Charmil 9/1, Latest success over fences was gained in a listed handicap at Ascot back in November 2019. Probably didn't stay 3m on comeback run at that Berkshire course last month but he shaped as though plenty of ability remains intact and he's a major player back down in trip here. Didn't stay 3m on his belated return but he moved with purpose for a long way.

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18:10 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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

BRAVE SEASCA was well held in fifth over 2m here earlier in the month, but the handicapper may have been kind to drop him 4lb. Venetia Williams' nine-year-old takes a step back up in trip and lurks on an appealing mark, so he just shades the vote. Diego Du Charmil could show a lot more than his well-beaten sixth at Ascot last time and he isn't one to write off, while Tightenourbelts is another to keep an eye on.

There were positives to glean from DIEGO DU CHARMIL's comeback run when tried over 3m at Ascot and he is appealing with that under his belt and back over a more suitable trip. Tightenourbelts is feared most ahead of Sageburg County, while Fox Pro would also be in with a shout if resuming in top form following a year off.

All of these come with risks. SAGEBURG COUNTY did at least run close to his best when third in a competitive Ascot race last time.

18:20 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 29f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
18 (18) (12/1 -50%) Bleu D'enfer	12 12/1(-50%)	(18) Bleu D'enfer 12/1, Winner in hurdle at Ayr in February. 17/2, good third of 6 in handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, soft) on Wednesday. Significantly up in trip. RESERVE. Would have won without falling at Down Royal latest; worth a look if he gets in; reserve.
12 1st (12) (5/1 +17%) Jumping Jet	5 5/1(+17%)	(12) Jumping Jet 5/1, Latest win in chase at Navan in March. Fifth of 8 in handicap chase (5/2) at Fairyhouse (21.6f, heavy) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not taken lightly. Disappointing fav' latest; looked progressive over fences previously; untested at 3m1f+.
5 2nd (5) (11/4 +8%) Ask Anything	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(5) Ask Anything 11/4, Tongue strap on for 1st time, very good second of 10 in handicap chase (3/1) at Navan (23.4f, heavy) 34 days ago. Yard having good spell. Hood on 1st time. Should continue to give a good account for yard seeking a hat-trick of wins in this. Yard won last 2 renewals; typically progressive chaser for yard; improved up at 3m latest.
11 3rd (11) (22/1 -10%) Bodhisattva	22 22/1(-10%)	(11) Bodhisattva 22/1, Below form fourth of 9 in handicap chase (14/1) at Fairyhouse (24.6f, heavy) 25 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Has work to do. Chase winner on last run for G Elliott; good runs in defeat for new yard; untested at 3m2+.
1 4th (1) (16/1 -14%) Tullybeg	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) Tullybeg 16/1, Nine wins from 25 NH runs. 2 wins from 4 runs this season. 66/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 159 days ago, struggling from early final circuit. Others more persuasive. Should appreciate this test; ground too soft in Troytown; possibly high in h'cap though.
3 5th (3) (7/1 -56%) Frontal Assault	7 7/1(-56%)	(3) Frontal Assault 7/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Good fourth of 20 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.1f, heavy, 25/1) 25 days ago. Can make presence felt. 1-18 over fences but encouraging run in Irish National latest and handles quicker ground.
6 6th (6) (18/1 -29%) Now Where Or When	18 18/1(-29%)	(6) Now Where Or When 18/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap chase (50/1) at Aintree (25f, soft) 13 days ago. Ran okay at Aintree latest but high in h'cap and pulled up on sole start at 3m4f+.
15 7th (15) (11/1 +31%) Regina Dracones	11 11/1(+31%)	(15) Regina Dracones 11/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.3f, heavy) 36 days ago, pulled up early in straight. Switches from hurdles to chase. Shaped like revival may be near last year but lost her way again since; prefers it softer.
10 8th (10) (22/1 -10%) The Flier Begley	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) The Flier Begley 22/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown (22.7f, soft, 3/1) 103 days ago, weakening when pulled up before 3 out. Up in trip. Hood back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won beginners' at Down Royal last year; hit and miss since; pulled up in 2 of last 3 runs.
14 9th (14) (20/1 -43%) Young Dev	20 20/1(-43%)	(14) Young Dev 20/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 15 days ago, inadequate test. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly back up in trip. Not taken lightly on pick of form. Tailed off in Midlands National and struggled over timber since; may need it softer.
2 \|F\| (2) (10/1 +38%) Max Flamingo	10 10/1(+38%)	(2) Max Flamingo 10/1, Fifteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft, 80/1) 83 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Dangerous if scaling a revival. Won twice over fences a few seasons ago; seems to have lost his way of late; up against it.
4 \|F\| (4) (11/2 +27%) Peaches And Cream	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(4) Peaches And Cream 11/2, Bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (31.4f, good to soft, 5/1) 83 days ago. Stable has a good recent record in this race. Distant 4th in Edinburgh National on decent ground; mark is stiff but rider value for 5lb.
7 \|U\| (7) (40/1 -60%) Streets Of Doyen	40 40/1(-60%)	(7) Streets Of Doyen 40/1, Well-beaten fifth of 6 to Tullybeg in minor event hurdle at Down Royal (24f, good to soft, 11/1). Off 7 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Rejoined yard after leaving Tom Gibney. Ended losing run last summer but tailed off twice since and has stamina to prove.
8 10th (8) (28/1 -211%) Fakiera	28 28/1(-211%)	(8) Fakiera 28/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. 100/1, very good third of 12 in handicap chase at Naas (24.8f, heavy) 47 days ago, suited by way race developed. Is 0-15 over fences and pulled up in this last year; stays but best form on softer.
13 \|PU\| (13) (28/1 -12%) Dragon Rock	28 28/1(-12%)	(13) Dragon Rock 28/1, 16/1, third of 5 in handicap chase at Bangor (24.1f, heavy) 34 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Fairyhouse winner on heavy in November; not as good twice since but ground/trip both fine.

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18:20 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 29f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ASK ANYTHING was originally set to carry top weight in this when it was cancelled earlier in the month but has less on his plate now after the addition of a couple of higher rated rivals. Gavin Cromwell's charge ran a cracker when last seen in a competitive novice handicap final at Navan last month and there appears scope for further improvement at this marathon trip from the Ask gelding. Frontal Assault is a significant addition to the field having run well to finish fourth in the Irish National at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday. He's just a pound higher and is entitled to be a big player. Another Gordon Elliott-trained runner that could play a part is the mare Jumping Jet, who has a feather-weight with Carl Millar taking off 7lb.

Gavin Cromwell might be able to land this for the third year running courtesy of ASK ANYTHING, who is low mileage over fences and shaped well when second in a competitive handicap last time. Gordon Elliott pair Frontal Assault, who ran a cracker in the Irish Grand National at the beginning of the month, and Jumping Jet may give the selection most to think about.

ASK ANYTHING (nap) gives his trainer solid claims of landing another renewal. He's looked progressive and may improve for further now

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (9/1 +10%) Martin's Brig	9 9/1(+10%)	(6) Martin's Brig 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in March. 16/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 10 days ago. Back down in trip. Others make more appeal. Other pace in here; will be happier back down from 1m2f but needs to bounce back.
9 1st (9) (11/4 +31%) Barleybrown	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(9) Barleybrown 11/4, Good third of 10 in handicap (13/2) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago. Not entirely straightforward, but arrives in good order. Two solid efforts for his new yard this spring; is surely up to winning off this mark.
2 2nd (2) (14/1 +13%) Kristal Klear	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Kristal Klear 14/1, Visored for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at Ayr (10f, heavy, 20/1). Off 6 months. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Hugo Palmer. Regressive for Hugo Palmer last year; worth a market check on her Tapeta debut.
4 3rd (4) (10/3 -67%) Angel Of Antrim	3.333333 10/3(-67%)	(4) Angel Of Antrim 10/3, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (5/1) at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago, easily. Leading claims as he bids to defy a penalty. 2lb well in under the penalty and won't mind going back up in trip, so is shortlisted.
1 4th (1) (3/1 +57%) Reel Prospect	3 3/1(+57%)	(1) Reel Prospect 3/1, C&D winner. 9/2, tenth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, heavy) 17 days ago. Likely to be back on his game returned to tapeta. Had excuses with one thing and another and is evidently felt capable off this sort of mark.
7 5th (7) (8/1 -60%) Anif	8 8/1(-60%)	(7) Anif 8/1, 3-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at this course (7.1f) 18 days ago, likely to have gone very close with a clear run. Worth taking a chance on. Would have gone closer here last time with luck in running; player down another 2lb.
10 6th (10) (100/1 -100%) Maddisonelle	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Maddisonelle 100/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 100/1) 18 days ago. Must improve. Poor maiden who's yet to make the frame; again holds only outside claims..
8 7th (8) (18/1 -80%) Retirement Beckons	18 18/1(-80%)	(8) Retirement Beckons 18/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 17 runs last year. Good length third of 6 to Martin's Brig in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 45 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Not one to rule out. Can start slowly and pull hard but arrives in good form; likely strong pace in his favour.
5 8th (5) (13/2 +35%) Indication Rocket	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(5) Indication Rocket 13/2, C&D winner. 11/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 18 days ago, folding. Back down in trip. Others preferred. C&D winner this time last year (second time out); needs to do much better than on comeback.

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

ANGEL OF ANTRIM comfortably struck in this grade over 7f here last week and although he has a 5lb penalty to contend with, it is unlikely to prevent him from recording a double. The main threat might be Barleybrown, who has reached the frame on both starts for the Ruth Carr stable and it would be no surprise to see him involved again. Retirement Beckons finished a close-up third over C&D last time and he completes the shortlist.

ANIF is something of a hostage to fortune, underlined by a luckless effort last time, but he's in good order and nicely handicapped, so it's worth taking the chance that things drop right on this occasion. Angel of Antrim is an obvious threat on the back of a comfortable course success and Reel Prospect is expected to return to form.

This can go to BARLEYBROWN, whose latest clear Wolverhampton third behind two gambles reads well. Anif is considered too.

18:40 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (4/5 +4%) Roaring Legend	0.8 4/5(+4%)	(12) Roaring Legend 4/5, Fairly useful on Flat for James Ferguson and promising start over hurdles when runner-up in juveniles at Kempton and Musselburgh. Two disappointing runs on softer ground since (ran in Fred Winter latest) but capable of bouncing back after wind surgery. Leading player on the best of his Flat/hurdles form; drops back markedly in class.
6 2nd (6) (50/1 -150%) Lost In The Mist	50 50/1(-150%)	(6) Lost In The Mist 50/1, Modest in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher. Offered a bit to work on sent hurdling in first-time tongue strap after 16 months off in weak novice seller at Southwell 3 months ago. Needs to leave that form behind. Modest third in novice seller on sole run this term; needs improvement.
10 3rd (10) (9/2 +36%) Dog Fox	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(10) Dog Fox 9/2, Fairly useful 1¼m Flat winner for Ed Dunlop. Better effort over hurdles for new yard when fifth of 13 at Huntingdon over Easter. His Flat ability suggests he could step up again. On the shortlist. Modest RPRs in two runs over hurdles but Flat form suggests he should do better.
2 4th (2) (16/1 -33%) Chancycourt	16 16/1(-33%)	(2) Chancycourt 16/1, Third in an Irish point before shaping well when second in a Worcester bumper (heavy) in October 2021. Seen only twice over hurdles since then and probably more one for handicaps after this unless the betting hints otherwise. Has respectable point/bumper form; not solid on hurdles figures.
9 5th (9) (150/1 -200%) Pacific	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Pacific 150/1, Well held in a bumper and modest form on Flat for Jonathan Portman. Outsider now hurdling. Holds poor claims on her bumper/Flat form for Jonathan Portman.
3 6th (3) (12/1 -20%) Corporal Jackjones	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Corporal Jackjones 12/1, Landed a couple of small-field bumpers last summer. Second on Worcester hurdle debut last autumn but disappointing on both subsequent starts. Been off for 6 months. Dual bumper winner; absent since October; place possibilities on best form.
7 7th (7) (80/1 -400%) We Ain't Walking	80 80/1(-400%)	(7) We Ain't Walking 80/1, Pulled up sole start in Irish points (March 2nd). Could only consider if backed. Pulled up in Irish point but started joint-favourite; check the betting.
11 8th (11) (40/1 +39%) Nobody Told Me	40 40/1(+39%)	(11) Nobody Told Me 40/1, Fair Flat winner for Jedd O'Keeffe but well held in Taunton novice hurdles in recent weeks. Booked for another struggle. Flat scorer; needs to improve on his hurdles efforts.
1 9th (1) (3/1 -20%) Banteer	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Banteer 3/1, Fairly useful form when runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers. Also a promising third in a 2m novice hurdle at Wincanton in December. Two subsequent runs underwhelming but still early days for top stable and sports a tongue tie this time. Best effort (third to useful opponent) reads well in this context; respected.
4 10th (4) (200/1 -300%) Fort Lauderdale	200 200/1(-300%)	(4) Fort Lauderdale 200/1, Well held in bumpers (for Lucinda Russell) and 2 maiden hurdles. First-time cheekpieces will need to make a big difference. Has very weak claims on form; now goes in headgear.
8 11th (8) (50/1 +0%) Maryollie	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Maryollie 50/1, £45,000 Irish point winner but more one for handicaps judged on her 2 hurdle efforts this spring. Irish point winner; has achieved little in two hurdles runs.
5 12th (5) (150/1 -50%) Gerrots	150 150/1(-50%)	(5) Gerrots 150/1, Modest Flat winner. 200/1, well held on recent Hereford hurdle debut. Modest Flat winner; failed to beat a rival on the switch to hurdles.

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18:40 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

ROARING LEGEND sets a fair standard with a rating of 119 in this contest after being pulled up in the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival last month. He has since undergone wind surgery and Olly Murphy's four-year-old could be the one to beat dropped in class. His main danger is Banteer, who sports a first-time tongue-tie which could eke out more, while Dog Fox makes the most appeal of the remainder after his fifth at Huntingdon.

If a recent breathing operation helps ROARING LEGEND to recapture the level of his first 2 outings over hurdles he'll take a bit of stopping. Fellow dual Flat winner Dog Fox didn't shape too badly at Huntingdon over Easter and is second choice ahead of Banteer.

Back down sharply in grade, ROARING LEGEND is the form choice. Banteer is feared most.

18:50 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (12/1 +25%) Son Of Hypnos	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Son Of Hypnos 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Fair winner at 12f on flat. 50/1, pulled up in novice chase at Fairyhouse (24.5f, heavy) 171 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Hard to fancy. Hurdle winner on long losing run and shown nothing over fences so far; off 171 days.
7 2nd (7) (13/2 -18%) Attitash	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(7) Attitash 13/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Modest winner at 18f over hurdles. 4/1, fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, heavy). Off 7 months. Cheekpieces back on. Betting could be informative. Long losing run since 2021 and tailed off at Perth when last seen; has run well here.
9 3rd (9) (9/1 +36%) Kilmacurkin	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Kilmacurkin 9/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Punchestown (23f, heavy) 88 days ago. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut. Seven-race maiden and tailed off in last couple of hurdle starts; chase debut.
3 4th (3) (5/1 -25%) Katherine	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Katherine 5/1, Sixth of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft, 12/1) on debut over fences 5 days ago. Back up in trip. Respected. 1-21 overall but promising chase debut at Tramore on Sunday and could be well treated.
1 5th (1) (10/3 -11%) Gladiatorial	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(1) Gladiatorial 10/3, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form fifth of 12 in novice chase at this course (19.2f, soft, 10/3). Off 6 months. Solid claims if he can bounce back down in grade. Was 2nd over timber here twice before C&D 5th latest; tends to need return but respected.
2 6th (2) (7/1 +30%) Western Comandor	7 7/1(+30%)	(2) Western Comandor 7/1, Fair winner at 17f over hurdles. First run since leaving John Patrick Ryan when 12/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy) 41 days ago, tailing off 4 out. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Bit to prove. Hasn't matched best hurdle form over fences so far and pulled up a long way out latest.
4 7th (4) (12/1 -100%) Faith Loving	12 12/1(-100%)	(4) Faith Loving 12/1, Winner in chase at Fairyhouse in November. 5/1, fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Hexham (24.2f, heavy) 135 days ago. Others preferred. 3-time point winner; won under rules in h'cap chase in November but tailed off twice since.
10 8th (10) (7/1 -8%) Jimli's Island	7 7/1(-8%)	(10) Jimli's Island 7/1, Off 2 years, fourth of 16 in handicap chase (66/1) at Down Royal (20f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Leniently treated on pick of form, so could feature if he can build on latest effort. Is 0-14; not a bad run when 4th latest but hasn't figured in 2 previous runs here.
8 9th (8) (11/2 +0%) Big Leg Up	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(8) Big Leg Up 11/2, Pulled up in handicap chase at Limerick (19.7f, good to soft, 12/1), dropping away before 3 out. Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving J. G. Cosgrave. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Worth a market check. Sole win came here but off 337 days and pulled up in 4 of his last 5 starts; cheekpieces.
6 \|PU\| (6) (66/1 -32%) Tony's Pet	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Tony's Pet 66/1, 125/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (22f, soft) 12 days ago, tailed off when pulled up between 3 out and 2 out. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Is 0-10; shown nothing in recent starts and tailed off both chase starts; hard to fancy.

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

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

A chance is taken on WESTERN COMANDOR with a different combination of headgear tried on this second start for a new yard. A useful bumper and hurdle horse for John Ryan, he was rated as high as 116 at one time over the smaller obstacles and the six-year-old from the family of Hunt Ball may yet find his niche as a chaser. Gladiatorial hasn't been the safest conveyance over fences but has come down in the ratings and was twice second over hurdles at this venue last year. He might need the run after nearly seven months off but has to enter calculations nonetheless in such an ordinary contest. Jimli's Island is a modest maiden but was fourth at Down Royal earlier this month after two years out of action and any improvement on that would see him involved.

JIMLI'S ISLAND has dropped a long way in the weights and showed that he retains ability back from a lengthy absence at Down Royal last time so, in a thin race, he's worth taking a chance on. Katherine is also on a handy mark and took a step back in the right direction recently, so she's feared along with Gladiatorial.

KATHERINE is preferred after a big run on her chase debut on Sunday and if she builds on that, she could be hard to beat from this mark

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (5/1 -82%) Odd Socks Havana	5 5/1(-82%)	(6) Odd Socks Havana 5/1, Three-time C&D winner who gained another course success over 7f 18 days ago. Should remain very competitive after a 2 lb nudge. Won't mind going back up in trip after a recent 7f win off 2lb lower; enters calculations.
9 2nd (9) (11/1 -83%) Barossa	11 11/1(-83%)	(9) Barossa 11/1, 40/1, back to form out of blue when second of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 18 days ago. Needs to back that up now. Almost popped up at a big price here last time (7f); far from certain to back that up.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +27%) Balqaa	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) Balqaa 4/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 47 days ago. Often starts slowly but certainly arrives in good form. Poor strike-rate but has always been happiest here and has been running well this year.
2 4th (2) (7/2 +42%) Little Ted	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) Little Ted 7/2, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (6/1) at this course (1¼m) 66 days ago. Back down in trip. Yet to run badly after seven starts over C&D; will be happier back down from 1m2f; player.
8 5th (8) (18/1 -13%) Pop Favorite	18 18/1(-13%)	(8) Pop Favorite 18/1, Five-time C&D winner, the latest in January. Needs to bounce back from below-par efforts on last 2 starts. Five-time C&D winner, latterly in January off tonight's mark; recent efforts not been good.
3 6th (3) (9/2 +44%) Camacho Star	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(3) Camacho Star 9/2, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in December. Last of 10 in handicap at Catterick (7f, heavy, 10/1) 23 days ago. May fare better back on AW. Gets away with 1m but easy to argue 7f suits best; little room for manoeuvre off this mark.
5 7th (5) (6/1 +0%) Coloane	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Coloane 6/1, Failed to win in her time with William Jarvis but showed some fair form at her best and is on a career-low mark now setting out for a new yard. Interesting runner. Turned over at 4-1 or shorter seven times for William Jarvis last year; watch the market.
7 8th (7) (28/1 -100%) Mintnthat	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Mintnthat 28/1, Pair of C&D wins for Iain Jardine in January but below her best on all 3 outings for her current yard. Struggled for his new yard; the return here should help but he has it to prove currently.
1 9th (1) (11/1 +21%) Bulls Aye	11 11/1(+21%)	(1) Bulls Aye 11/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in October. 16/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (1¼m) 18 days ago, merely closing up late. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. Not easy to make a case for. The return to blinkers could help; he doesn't arrive in any form though.

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19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Now that ODD SOCKS HAVANA has deservedly regained the winning thread after scoring over 7f here earlier in the month, there should be much more to come from the six-year-old. A 2lb rise looks manageable and he gets the vote ahead of Little Ted, who drops back from 1m2f. Runner-up on her last two starts, including here, Balqaa is another to consider, along with Coloane on her first start for new connections.

It might be worth taking a chance on COLOANE who is well treated on her peak form and appeals as one her new yard can get a win out of. Odds Socks Havana knows where the winning post is here and is second choice ahead of Balqaa.

Perhaps LITTLE TED, who'll be happier back at 1m off his last winning mark, will be up to this. Balqaa is another with claims.

19:10 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (2/7 +19%) Break My Soul	0.285714 2/7(+19%)	(8) Break My Soul 2/7, Fetched £290,000 after landing sole start in Irish points and has shaped with more encouragement than the result suggests on each of her 3 hurdling outings to date. Sets the standard and has been found a good opportunity to open her account. Placed in Newbury handicap last month; appears to have been found a good opportunity here.
7 2nd (7) (6/1 -80%) Rehill Relic	6 6/1(-80%)	(7) Rehill Relic 6/1, Showed ability in a bumper and stepped forward markedly from hurdling debut when fourth in a novice at Huntingdon last time. Looks the main danger to Break My Soul. Engaged 3.10 Warwick Thursday. Made the frame on first two hurdling starts and has a part to play here too.
4 3rd (4) (50/1 -52%) Hour Star	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Hour Star 50/1, Runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers last season. Yet to offer much encouragement over hurdles, though. Has tended to spoil his chance with sketchy jumping and by refusing to settle.
11 4th (11) (50/1 -52%) Ocean Ridge	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Ocean Ridge 50/1, Modest on the Flat and had a quiet introduction to hurdling when ninth in a novice at Hereford 12 days ago. Likely to need time in this sphere. Basement-grade AW winner last month but soundly beaten when back over hurdles recently.
1 5th (1) (50/1 -52%) Deep Strato	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) Deep Strato 50/1, Signs of ability in a bumper but yet to build on that over hurdles. Has had a breathing operation (also tongue tied) since latest outing at Ludlow a couple of months ago but big step forward is required. Point winner last spring but well beaten on first two hurdling starts.
6 6th (6) (20/1 -67%) Prairie Diamond	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Prairie Diamond 20/1, Debut winner of Hereford bumper in February and shaped with encouragement when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle in November. Poor showing at Ludlow next time and will probably need this first run in 5 months. Off since poor run in November but this bumper winner made a fair start to hurdling career.
10 7th (10) (66/1 -164%) Kauto Castillo	66 66/1(-164%)	(10) Kauto Castillo 66/1, Makes some appeal on pedigree but hard to make a solid case for having been pulled up in a novice at Taunton on hurdling debut 4 months ago. Struggling from early stage on debut in December; can only be watched here.
9 8th (9) (125/1 -150%) Gilwen Rosie	125 125/1(-150%)	(9) Gilwen Rosie 125/1, Well held in a Wincanton bumper on debut and no show on hurdling debut at this course 14 months later. Makes no appeal. Well beaten on bumper debut in 2022 and pulled up when switched to hurdling last month.
3 9th (3) (17/2 +47%) High Joker	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(3) High Joker 17/2, Mountain High gelding. Dam (h91) lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles. Worth market check for shrewd stable. Doesn't need to be anything out of the ordinary to get competitive on this belated debut..
2 \|U\| (2) (20/1 +39%) Easter Icon	20 20/1(+39%)	(2) Easter Icon 20/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat and showed a bit of aptitude despite racing freely in novice at Ascot on hurdling debut. Probably more one for handicaps. Four-time AW winner; only minor promise on hurdle debut at Ascot but this race is easier.
5 \|PU\| (5) (200/1 -100%) Maryah Island	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Maryah Island 200/1, Well held in 2 bumpers 9 months ago and refused to race in a novice hurdle at Fontwell 7 days ago. Easily passed over. Well beaten in both bumpers, then refused to race on last week's hurdling debut.

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19:10 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Point-to-point winner BREAK MY SOUL has hit the frame on each of her three starts under Rules so far, with her latest third over 2m3f at Newbury reading well in the context of this race. The daughter of Doyen takes a drop in distance, which shouldn't pose her any problems, and she can get off the mark. Any market confidence behind High Joker on his debut would be interesting, while Easter Icon will need to improve on his Ascot effort when finishing sixth.

BREAK MY SOUL, an expensive recruit from points, has found less than seemed likely a couple of times but, given what she's achieved, she might not have to come off the bridle to open her account under Rules in a thin maiden here. Rehill Relic is the obvious threat and High Joker is an interesting newcomer.

Placed in Class 3 handicap at Newbury last month, BREAK MY SOUL ought to open her account in this uncompetitive maiden.

19:20 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/1 +85%) Another Choice	5 5/1(+85%)	(1) Another Choice 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Gowran (20.1f, heavy) 69 days ago, weakening quickly. Makes chase debut. Pulled-up over hurdles last time; a bit to find with the best of these on chasing debut.
3 2nd (3) (6/5 -50%) Duffle Coat	1.2 6/5(-50%)	(3) Duffle Coat 6/5, Fairly useful chaser. Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Creditable second of 11 in novice chase (5/4) at Down Royal (20f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Has good chance on form. A repeat of his beginners' efforts will see him go close; seems stable's first-string.
6 3rd (6) (7/1 -17%) Ringdufferin	7 7/1(-17%)	(6) Ringdufferin 7/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 2 wins from 6 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Gowran in September. 25/1, sixteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, soft). Off 6 months. Makes chase debut. Back from a break on chasing debut and seems stable's second-string.
8 4th (8) (50/1 +0%) Welsh Saint	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Welsh Saint 50/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. 40/1, ninth of 16 in handicap chase at Down Royal (20f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Beaten 17l in a handicap chase here last time and has loads to find in this company.
7 5th (7) (13/2 -86%) Walk Away	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(7) Walk Away 13/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Eleven runs since last win in 2019. 12/1, possibly amiss when pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.6f, heavy) 25 days ago, ridden soon after 4 out. Enters calculations. Questions to answer after pulling up quickly at Fairyhouse last time.
2 6th (2) (10/3 +0%) Bardenstown Lad	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(2) Bardenstown Lad 10/3, Fairly useful hurdler. Very good fourth of 11 in novice chase at Down Royal (20f, good to soft, 9/1) 12 days ago, barely adequate test. Has nearly 8l to find with Duffle Coat from last time but this longer trip will suit.
4 7th (4) (125/1 -25%) Falvio	125 125/1(-25%)	(4) Falvio 125/1, Ninth of 11 in novice chase at Down Royal (20f, good to soft, 200/1) on debut over fences 12 days ago. Beaten 60l in a beginners' chase at Down Royal last time; masses to find.
5 8th (5) (28/1 +15%) La Vega Moon	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) La Vega Moon 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy, 14/1) 92 days ago, behind when pulled up before 3 out. Makes chase debut. Pulled-up over hurdles at Gowran last time; loads to find on chasing debut.

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19:20 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DUFFLE COAT looks the obvious one here after finishing second in all three chase starts this year. He hasn't got his head in front since his juvenile hurdling days but his chase form behind useful types is hard to fault and he had Bardenstown Lad over seven lengths away at Down Royal last time. Walk Away has been difficult to keep sound and the veteran's latest performances have been poor. However, he has some strong form in the book and it was less than a year ago when he was runner-up in a similar contest at Tipperary. Another Choice lacks chasing experience but is a fair hurdler with a course win to his name. He will enjoy decent ground and could show up well.

This represents a good opportunity for DUFFLE COAT to deservedly open his account over fences. The 7-y-o has found just one too good on each of his three starts in this sphere and this step back up in trip looks a good move. That remark also applies to Bardenstown Lad, who was behind the selection at Down Royal recently and he could be the one for the forecast. Walk Away is third choice ahead of Duffle Coat's stablemate Ringdufferin.

Consistent in defeat in his three beginners' chase runs, DUFFLE COAT can take this with a repeat of those efforts.

19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/2 +29%) Royal Velvet	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(3) Royal Velvet 5/2, Promising sort. 12/1, won 11-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (7f) in December. Looks on a good mark for this handicap debut and there should be more to come. Promise on debut and picked up well off a steady pace to win latest; unexposed; big chance.
7 2nd (7) (10/3 +45%) Berrygate	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(7) Berrygate 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/8, last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f) 81 days ago, left poorly placed. Had been shaping up well prior to that. Went close on h'cap debut in January (7f); flopped at Lingfield soon after; absent since.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 +25%) Buttercross Flyer	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) Buttercross Flyer 9/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 8 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 16/5) when last seen in December. Off 126 days. Generally reliable as 2yo including a C&D win; perhaps vulnerable to improvers on return.
1 4th (1) (10/3 -21%) Blue Virtue	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(1) Blue Virtue 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, 7/2) 28 days ago, racing too freely on outer. Second over 6f here prior to that. Claims if back to that level. Too free in good 7f handicap latest (favourite); may be well treated but 6f perhaps best.
8 5th (8) (18/1 -50%) Royal City	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Royal City 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 50/1) on reappearance 10 days ago. Encouraging handicap debut ten days ago and 7f should suit; this is a better race though.
2 6th (2) (22/1 -83%) Last Applause	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Last Applause 22/1, Lightly-raced winner. 20/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (6f, heavy) on reappearance 23 days ago. 7f turf winner as a 2yo; low-key reappearance but the ground was heavy; can do better.
6 7th (6) (10/1 +17%) Vintage Love	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Vintage Love 10/1, Fair form at 2. Off since running poorly over C&D in October. Placed in five of her seven 2yo runs; absent since a lacklustre C&D effort in October.
5 8th (5) (8/1 -167%) Cerulean Summer	8 8/1(-167%)	(5) Cerulean Summer 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in maiden (11/2) at Southwell (7f) 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut. One to keep an eye on in the betting. Makes handicap debut at a realistic level and she's one to consider for a yard on the up.

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19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

ROYAL VELVET showed marked improvement from her first to her second start when scoring at Wolverhampton back in December, and a mark of 69 could prove lenient for this unexposed filly on her handicap debut. Blue Virtue has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of her second over 6f here in March, while similar comments apply to Berrygate, who has been placed on four of her five career outings.

Wolverhampton maiden winner ROYAL VELVET should have more to come now handicapping and can show an opening mark in the 60s to be lenient. Berrygate had a possible excuse last time and had gone close on handicap debut prior to that. She might be the one to give WIlliam Knight's charge most to do ahead of Blue Virtue, another who is better than she showed last time.

A trappy event but the unexposed ROYAL VELVET (nap) did well to win off a steady pace at Wolverhampton and she looks well treated.

19:40 Chepstow Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (33/1 -450%) Castle Daragh	33 33/1(-450%)	(1) Castle Daragh 33/1, Winning pointer, runner-up last 2 starts (latest Apr 14). Stayed on for second in a recent restricted point; has a lot more on his plate here.
3 2nd (3) (6/4 +70%) Gats And Co	1.5 6/4(+70%)	(3) Gats And Co 6/4, Won 4 staying handicap chases on the bounce in 2022 (3 here, 2 over C&D). Fell in a point in January but likely type back under Rules here. Useful at best; not firing on all cylinders last summer but still considered at this level.
6 3rd (6) (4/1 +0%) Looksnowtlikebrian	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Looksnowtlikebrian 4/1, Useful handicap chaser at best for Tim Vaughan. Prolific winning pointer since, including last time (Apr 1). One to consider. Prolfic pointer for current stable; ran well in prestigious open race on Saturday; player.
9 4th (9) (13/2 +19%) Red Nika	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(9) Red Nika 13/2, Successful in point again (second March 23rd) since last seen under Rules in March 2021. Work to do. Easy point winner in February, after a mammoth absence, and enters calculations here.
4 5th (4) (22/1 -10%) Great Colewood	22 22/1(-10%)	(4) Great Colewood 22/1, Winning pointer, last of 4 finishers last time (Mar 3). Made frame in restricted points on last two outings; improvement needed to feature here.
12 6th (12) (80/1 -142%) Trendy Lady	80 80/1(-142%)	(12) Trendy Lady 80/1, Fair hurdler/chaser. Left Henry de Bromhead, placed twice from 3 starts in points for current connections, runner-up on latest (Feb 18). Safely held when making the frame in three maiden points this season; up against it here.
2 7th (2) (9/2 -13%) Douglas Longbottom	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(2) Douglas Longbottom 9/2, Promise in Aintree pointers bumper 11 months ago. Multiple point winner, including last 2 starts (latest Apr 1). Easy winner of Lockinge restricted point this month; considered on hunter chase debut.
7 8th (7) (11/1 -175%) Montanna	11 11/1(-175%)	(7) Montanna 11/1, Fairly useful at best for Peter Bowen and has won some points since. Would've run respectably behind another prolific pair had he completed in Newbury hunter 5 weeks ago. Set to finish third before last-fence fall in good-quality Newbury hunter chase last month.
11 9th (11) (150/1 -355%) Top Of The Charts	150 150/1(-355%)	(11) Top Of The Charts 150/1, Fair handicap chaser when with Gavin Patrick Cromwell. On long losing run, including since being switched to points by current connections. Has very uninspiring record in points in recent years.
8 \|F\| (8) (16/1 -33%) Powerstown Park	16 16/1(-33%)	(8) Powerstown Park 16/1, Fairly useful handicap chaser. Won twice at Hereford in 2021/22. Patchy form in points since (third Mar 30). Steadied the ship with respectable point third last month but others look stronger here.
10 \|PU\| (10) (40/1 -400%) Steady The Ship	40 40/1(-400%)	(10) Steady The Ship 40/1, Fair handicap chaser, won at Southwell in early-2022/23. Sold from Jonjo O'Neill only £3,000, successful in points since, though pulled up last time (Mar 24). Open point winner a year ago but disappointed on last month's reappearance outing.

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19:40 Chepstow Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

DOUGLAS LONGBOTTOM has few miles on the clock and he arrives in excellent form having landed back-to-back victories in the pointing sphere. The son of Helmet should have more to offer and, with few concerns regarding ground conditions, he gets a confident vote. Powerstown Park hasn't been seen under Rules for over two years, but he boasts the highest official rating and must be considered, along with Montanna.

GATS AND CO has a good record at Chepstow and gets the vote over stablemate Looksnowtlikebrian, Castle Daragh and Douglas Longbottom.

Sprightly 13yo LOOKSNOWTLIKEBRIAN makes a quick reappearance after running well in a prestigious point on Saturday and gets the nod.

20:00 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (4/11 -9%) So Logical	0.363636 4/11(-9%)	(4) So Logical 4/11, Failed to improve when second of 5 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) 15 days ago. Claims are crystal clear though in this weak maiden. Turned over at odds-on when reappearing; she clearly sets the standard on that, however.
5 2nd (5) (9/1 -100%) Sovereign Queen	9 9/1(-100%)	(5) Sovereign Queen 9/1, Ten Sovereigns filly who showed much improved form at huge odds when second of 11 in a Leicester novice (7f) in August. Failed to match that level switched to the AW in October and off since. Been off seven months; would have been 6lb better off with So Logical in a handicap.
2 3rd (2) (10/1 +0%) More Than A Feelin	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) More Than A Feelin 10/1, Well backed and shaped with promise on debut. 16/1 and not in the same form when fifth of 7 in novice event at Chelmsford City (8f) 57 days ago. Hood on first time. Comes down in trip tonight in a first-time hood having pulled hard at Chelmsford.
1 4th (1) (40/1 -21%) Dandiva	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Dandiva 40/1, Dandy Man filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner La Pelosa (by Dandy Man). Probably one for handicaps down the line unless the market says otherwise.
6 5th (6) (9/2 +55%) Spook	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(6) Spook 9/2, €6,000 yearling, Holy Roman Emperor filly. Sister to useful winner up to 7f Roman Turbo and 9f/1¼m winner Sweet Victory and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1¼m/11f winner Swacadelic. Newcomer for successful yard. 6,000euros yearling; well related and worth a market check.
3 6th (3) (80/1 -21%) Sassy Soprano	80 80/1(-21%)	(3) Sassy Soprano 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 250/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at this course (6f). Off 176 days. Achieved little in two spread-apart runs last year; low-grade handicaps are probably next.

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20:00 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

This looks as good an opportunity as any for SO LOGICAL to get off the mark, having been denied as a short-priced favourite at Chelmsford last time out. The daughter of Footstepsinthesand went from the front on that occasion and more restrained tactics could prove beneficial this time around. Her chief threats look to be Spook, who must be monitored for market support on her debut, and the returning Sovereign Queen.

This looks a great chance for SO LOGICAL to open her account at the fourth attempt, with newcomer Spook probably the chief threat.

There won't be any excuses for SO LOGICAL in an ordinary-looking fillies' maiden. Otherwise the hood should help More Than A Feelin.

20:15 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/2 -13%) Florencethemachine	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Florencethemachine 9/2, Successful in Irish points and confirmed previous hurdling promise when landing 2m novice at Exeter in January. Firmly back on track when third at this course (travelled strongly) and can get involved if she stays the longer trip. Unexposed 6yo who could find more progress on this switch to a staying trip; shortlisted.
13 2nd (13) (10/1 +38%) Danton	10 10/1(+38%)	(13) Danton 10/1, Looked on the up when scoring at Exeter in November. Tame efforts both subsequent starts but upped in trip after a break and his stable amongst the winners. Won at Exeter in November but he's been pulled up in both runs since; needs major revival.
1 3rd (1) (7/1 -56%) Up For Parol	7 7/1(-56%)	(1) Up For Parol 7/1, Three-time hurdle winner who has slipped to a handy mark and posted his best effort of the current campaign when second at Fakenham 25 days ago. One to consider. Close second at Fakenham latest; now goes up to 2m7f but has claims if stamina holds out.
14 4th (14) (3/1 +50%) Pipers Cross	3 3/1(+50%)	(14) Pipers Cross 3/1, 3/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 13 days ago, driven clear. Has been in top form for a while and there's every reason to expect another bold showing. Has form figures of 222131 for current yard and she's open to more progress; respected.
12 5th (12) (18/1 -13%) Hurricane Danny	18 18/1(-13%)	(12) Hurricane Danny 18/1, Stepped up markedly on his hurdles debut form when runner-up behind stablemate Isaac des Obeaux here (19.5f) in November. Poor efforts since, so others are more appealing. Tailed off on handicap debut at Kempton and has something to prove after another break.
6 6th (6) (25/1 -25%) Halifax	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Halifax 25/1, Bagged third success for current yard at Bangor (23f) in September and made the frame on his next 2 starts. However, not in the same form since and others make more appeal. Three hurdle wins last year but well held in last three runs; needs a major upturn in form.
2 7th (2) (28/1 -180%) Midnightreflection	28 28/1(-180%)	(2) Midnightreflection 28/1, Registered a fifth career success with battling victory at Ascot (3m, good) in November but has lost her form since. Now 1lb lower than for last win and she could revive back in quicker conditions; dangerous.
11 8th (11) (15/2 +17%) Saunton Surf	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(11) Saunton Surf 15/2, Easy winner of a point/Aintree bumper for Bradley Gibbs and better than the result on two of three hurdling outings, catching the eye with finishing effort at Wincanton 85 days ago. Likely improver on handicap debut. Unexposed over hurdles and looks a possible improver upped in trip on her handicap debut.
9 9th (9) (9/1 -13%) Sporting Mike	9 9/1(-13%)	(9) Sporting Mike 9/1, Point winner who achieved a fairly useful level of form over hurdles last season. Failed to take to chasing on first 2 starts this term and just respectable efforts back in this sphere the last twice. No impact back over hurdles last twice and sole win was in 2022; cheekpieces added.
8 10th (8) (10/1 +38%) Jersey Lady	10 10/1(+38%)	(8) Jersey Lady 10/1, Has developed a good partnership with her jockey, completing a hat-trick at Fontwell (25.7f) for Oliver Greenall in June. Has seemed in the handicapper's grip for current yard but return to quicker ground could suit. Five hurdle wins but she's been held in last three runs and looks weighted near best.
16 11th (16) (20/1 -25%) John W Creasy	20 20/1(-25%)	(16) John W Creasy 20/1, 11/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) 86 days ago. Had wind op since. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Improvement required and needs to put a poor run behind him. Well held in his four handicaps and he needs a transformation after wind surgery.
4 12th (4) (25/1 -150%) Galloping Pride	25 25/1(-150%)	(4) Galloping Pride 25/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points last year and stepped forward from hurdling debut when third in novice at Wincanton in January. Probably found the race coming too soon at Exeter next time and could up his game now handicapping after a break. Unexposed handicap newcomer and he needs watching in market back up in trip.
3 13th (3) (28/1 -40%) Gaelic Park	28 28/1(-40%)	(3) Gaelic Park 28/1, Point/bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles in 11-runner maiden at Warwick last spring. Hasn't shown much over fences this season but may benefit from the return to the smaller obstacles. Has struggled in three chase runs this term and needs a major revival back over hurdles.
15 \|PU\| (15) (100/1 -203%) San Fermin	100 100/1(-203%)	(15) San Fermin 100/1, Made most of good opportunity to open his account over hurdles for Olly Murphy in novice at Market Rasen (23f) back in June. Offered nothing on debut for this yard back from 8 months off at Taunton last time, though, so others preferred. Pulled up at a big price on his handicap/stable debut at Taunton last month; opposable.

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20:15 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

The vote goes to PIPERS CROSS, who was a commanding winner of a C&D mares' event 13 days ago and appears to hold every chance of following up off a 6lb raised mark. Up For Parol was a beaten favourite when filling the runner-up spot at Fakenham last time but he remains of interest off an unchanged rating, while Florencethemachine is also noted.

PIPERS CROSS steps up in grade now but had plenty to spare over C&D last time and further improvement can't be ruled out, so she's preferred to Up For Parol, with Florencethemachine an obvious player if the step up in trip suits.

Plenty have possibilties but the handicap newcomer SAUNTON SURF gets the vote ahead of Florencethemachine and Pipers Cross.

20:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (12/1 +0%) Let's Go Hugo	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Let's Go Hugo 12/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 13/2) 28 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Wolverhampton regular; reasonably handicapped if able to translate peak form to Newcastle..
1 2nd (1) (9/1 -13%) Dark Kestrel	9 9/1(-13%)	(1) Dark Kestrel 9/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap (50/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 6 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Competitive from similar marks over C&D in January; subsequent efforts less encouraging..
10 3rd (10) (25/1 -108%) Azucena	25 25/1(-108%)	(10) Azucena 25/1, C&D winner. Hooded for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D, slowly away. Off 179 days but could have a part to play if on-song. Inconsistent; 6lb lower than when scoring over C&D (under Paul Mulrennan) in October 2022..
12 4th (12) (4/1 -20%) Elzaal	4 4/1(-20%)	(12) Elzaal 4/1, Five-time C&D winner. Four wins from 15 runs last year. 5/2, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 49 days ago, nearest finish. Solid claims. Five C&D wins; ultra-consistent so merits plenty of respect; low draw a possible negative..
8 5th (8) (8/1 -100%) Saaheq	8 8/1(-100%)	(8) Saaheq 8/1, Creditable third of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Chelmsford City (5f) 28 days ago. Live each-way chance off the same mark. Won twice at Chelmsford (5f) last year; in decent form but stiff 5f might be too much.
3 6th (3) (16/1 +0%) Never This Way	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Never This Way 16/1, First run since leaving William Haggas when tenth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 17 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others preferred. Runner-up at Chelmsford (6f) last summer; posted a low-key Thirsk debut for Ruth Carr..
6 7th (6) (12/1 -118%) J R Cavagin	12 12/1(-118%)	(6) J R Cavagin 12/1, 7/2, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm). Resumes on a 5 lb higher mark following a 7-month break and may prove vulnerable. Redcar winner (5f) in September; 5lb rise no problem but 0-2 on AW and lacks recent run.
5 8th (5) (13/2 +7%) Catch Cunningham	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(5) Catch Cunningham 13/2, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 29 days ago. Claims if he puts his best foot forward. Encouragement when placed on stable debut at Wolverhampton (5f); easing mark.
2 9th (2) (7/1 +13%) Zuffolo	7 7/1(+13%)	(2) Zuffolo 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Fifth of 8 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 90 days ago. Not without each-way hope. C&D winner in November; on last winning mark; first appearance since January..
11 10th (11) (40/1 -21%) Modular Magic	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Modular Magic 40/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. First run since leaving David & Nicola Barron when 11½ lengths tenth of 11 to Zuffolo in handicap (33/1) at this C&D. Off 168 days. 12lb lower than when runner-up over C&D in Jan 2023; failed to sparkle on stable debut..
13 11th (13) (13/2 +68%) Ernest Rutherford	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(13) Ernest Rutherford 13/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 14/1) 17 days ago. Readily passed over. Hold and cold for Tim Easterby; 9lb lower than when runner-up at Nottingham last summer..
4 12th (4) (8/1 +33%) Runninwild	8 8/1(+33%)	(4) Runninwild 8/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D (15/2). Off 175 days and he looks up against it. C&D winner (Class 5) in June 2022; mostly disappointing during 2023; others preferred..

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20:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

It can often pay to be drawn high over the sprint trips here and, with that in mind, a chance is taken on ZUFFOLO. He's not been at his best since recording a narrow C&D victory in November, but he has dropped to the mark he won off that day and it would come as no surprise were he to bounce back. Elzaal continues to run well in defeat and is unlikely to be far away, while J R Cavagin is another to consider.

The vote goes to ELZAAL, who shaped well when runner-up over C&D back from a break in February. He failed to build on that back here next time but it was a respectable effort nonetheless and he's currently 3 lb below his last winning mark. Saaheq could be the one to follow him home, while Azucena and Catch Cunningham are others to consider.

In a tricky-looking handicap the tentative suggestion is CATCH CUNNINGHAM in the hope that he can recapture peak form for his new yard

21:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (13/2 +35%) Dandys Gold	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(6) Dandys Gold 13/2, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, bit below form eighth of 17 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 6 days ago. Better expected back on the AW. C&D win in November came off 5lb higher; in and out since; others more persuasive.
9 2nd (9) (12/1 +14%) Doon The Glen	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Doon The Glen 12/1, 100/1, good fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (5f) 32 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Unplaced all 11 starts but latest 5f run here wasn't too bad; P Mulrennan back on; chance.
2 3rd (2) (6/1 -50%) Tathmeen	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Tathmeen 6/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest of them in March. 16/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 days ago, not ideally placed. Ready win over C&D last month; poorly placed but late headway at Wolverhampton on Tuesday.
1 4th (1) (4/1 -78%) Bernie The Bear	4 4/1(-78%)	(1) Bernie The Bear 4/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Good second of 9 in handicap (6/4) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 34 days ago. Blinkers now on and another bold bid looks on the cards. Expensive to follow for current yard but should run his race and in the mix again.
7 5th (7) (33/1 -136%) Rockley Point	33 33/1(-136%)	(7) Rockley Point 33/1, Four-time course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. Last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 14/1) 16 days ago. Visor back on. Retains ability despite advancing years but he'd appeal more over 5f.
10 6th (10) (25/1 +0%) Aclaim To Fame	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Aclaim To Fame 25/1, 40/1, eighth of 12 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 50 days ago. Must improve. Exposed maiden but she's hinted at ability and the return to 6f should be in her favour.
4 7th (4) (10/3 +26%) Fircombe Hall	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(4) Fircombe Hall 10/3, Four-time C&D winner. Latest win here in March. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (11/1) at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago, running on. Holding his form pretty well. C&D win last month franked by the second; two sound efforts since; solid contender.
3 8th (3) (9/1 +10%) Frank The Spark	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) Frank The Spark 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good), unable to sustain effort. Off 6 months (had breathing operation) and there should be more to come from this low-mileage 4-y-o. Unexposed; ran well over C&D on h'cap debut; had wind op since last seen; more to come.
8 9th (8) (10/1 +0%) Miss Calculation	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Miss Calculation 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Blinkers on firs time and she lurks on a dangerous mark. Dropped to a basement mark and the booking of J Hart/addition of blinkers offer some hope.
5 10th (5) (15/2 -7%) Dream Together	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(5) Dream Together 15/2, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap on first time. Not the force of old but handicapped accordingly and new accessories could help.

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21:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

BERNIE THE BEAR rattled the woodwork at Wolverhampton and, should first-time blinkers eke out a bit more, he can go one better. Fircombe Hall finished behind the selection in third that day and can be on the premises once more, along with Tathmeen, who will appreciate the return to this venue having landed an amateur riders' event from 5lb lower last month.

BERNIE THE BEAR is holding his form pretty well so makes as much appeal as any of these. Tathmeen and Fircombe Hall have 7 C&D wins between them and are feared most.

Reduced marks and new accessories could see Dream Together and MISS CALCULATION dominate proceedings.

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Tomform Friday 26th April 2024

Races & Results Friday 26th April 2024

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13:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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13:23 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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13:30 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Cork Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:50 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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13:58 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 31f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Cork Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:25 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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14:33 Doncaster Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Cork Listed 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:00 Sandown Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:08 Doncaster Maiden (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Cork Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:35 Sandown Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Cork Maiden 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:10 Sandown Stakes (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:25 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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16:35 Cork Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow