1 Thursday 9th May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 49 Races on Thursday 9th May 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Stratford, 6 races at Brighton, 8 races at Tipperary, 6 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (9/1 -50%) Radio Goo Goo	9/1(-50%)	(9) Radio Goo Goo 9/1, Enjoyed a productive early-2023 notching 5 wins (including a couple here). Was a shade disappointing having been sent of favourite when fifth at Wolverhampton (6.1f) last month but her mark is on the slide, and she could fare better returned to turf/the minimum trip. 2-2 at the track but both at 6f (0-13 at this trip); lots of other early pace to deal with.
1 1st (1) (11/4 +58%) Democracy Dilemma	11/4(+58%)	(1) Democracy Dilemma 11/4, Useful gelding who tasted success 4 times last season, signing off with victory in 8-runner C&D handicap (heavy) in September. Not disgraced at Meydan/Jebel Ali for new stable earlier this year and return to handicaps rates a plus (also successful twice from 3 outings at this track). Two-time C&D winner; not at best in UAE for new yard this winter; good draw; contender.
2 2nd (11) (12/1 +14%) Copper Knight	12/1(+14%)	(11) Copper Knight 12/1, Veteran who picked up another win at York in July before defying a penalty at Pontefract a week later. Below best towards the end of last season and probably needed the run after 6 months off at Beverley (5f, good to soft) recently. Career-low mark to work with. Three-time C&D winner who is on a good mark; likely to go well despite his advanced years.
3 3rd (3) (8/1 -7%) Vintage Clarets	8/1(-7%)	(3) Vintage Clarets 8/1, Enjoyed a very successful 2023 campaign, scoring 4 times over 5f, and probably needed the run after 5 months off when well held at Pontefract last month. Excuses hard to come by at Ripon (5f, heavy) since, however. Four wins in 2023, including C&D; this should be run to suit; interesting off reduced mark.
4 4th (2) (10/3 +5%) Roman Dragon	10/3(+5%)	(2) Roman Dragon 10/3, 5-time course winner who returned to form from out of the blue when scoring at Sakhir in February before finishing a creditable third of 17 in handicap there (5f, good to firm) a fortnight later. Not seen since, but he's respected having landed the plum draw. Course specialist but all wins over 6f; career-high mark to defy; 5f perhaps too sharp.
5th 5th (10) (11/1 -22%) Night On Earth	11/1(-22%)	(10) Night On Earth 11/1, Scored at Lingfield (5f) in January and resumed winning ways back on turf at Epsom (5f, good) 16 days ago, Kingscote putting his early speed to excellent use and responding well when tackled approaching final 1f. Handicapper reacted with a 7 lb rise and the draw could've been kinder. Blitzed rivals from the front at Epsom latest; stall 12 the obvious stumbling block today.
6th 6th (8) (7/1 +13%) Manila Scouse	7/1(+13%)	(8) Manila Scouse 7/1, Back-to-back wins at Haydock/Chepstow last August and shaped encouragingly after 6 months off when finishing runner-up at Wetherby (5.5f, soft) 11 days ago. Mark unchanged and he should be bang there with that under his belt. All wins over 5f but on slower ground; things might happen too quickly for him today.
7th 7th (12) (66/1 -164%) She's Centimental	66/1(-164%)	(12) She's Centimental 66/1, Already hit the target a couple of times this year at Kempton (6f), latest after a longer break last month. Has been rated higher in the past so can remain competitive if building on that returned to turf (finished down the field both previous outings though). Two minor AW wins this year; no turf form and no appeal from stall 11.
8th 8th (5) (14/1 +0%) Changeofmind	14/1(+0%)	(5) Changeofmind 14/1, Broke 2-y-o course record over C&D on sole start as a juvenile and returned from 10-month absence with comfortable success at Catterick (5f, good to soft) last April. Seen just twice at York after, so a watching brief is advised on return/handicap debut (has been gelded). Unexposed C&D winner; gelded since last seen; down in class but has an awkward draw.
9th 9th (7) (8/1 +0%) Clearpoint	8/1(+0%)	(7) Clearpoint 8/1, Dual AW winner in the autumn who bounced back to form on just second run for current yard when third at Lingfield (6f) in March, though had the run of the race. Latest effort at Epsom easy to strike a line through (met trouble early) so he's not without each-way hope. Latest fourth can be upgraded having found himself poorly placed early; one to consider.
10th 10th (4) (66/1 -164%) Spoof	66/1(-164%)	(4) Spoof 66/1, Won 4 times last season. Shot back up in the weights as a result and looked badly in need of the run after 5 months off when finishing tailed-off last at Pontefract (5f, heavy) just over 5 weeks ago. Likely he'll prove vulnerable to younger legs here. Low-key return at Pontefract; drawn wide and slower ground would be preferable.
11th 11th (6) (16/1 -14%) Michaela's Boy	16/1(-14%)	(6) Michaela's Boy 16/1, Went winless in 2023 but showed his usual spark for first half of contest before patently needing the run after 7 months off at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) recently. Tongue tie on for the first time and handicapper has given him a real chance. On a dangerous mark on his 3yo best; low-key return though and lots of other pace in here.

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13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

DEMOCRACY DILEMMA was not disgraced in a Listed race on dirt at Jebel Ali in February and that followed an encouraging third in a competitive handicap at Meydan. The four-year-old was successful over C&D when last competing in the UK and he looks to have plenty in his favour from stall two here. Copper Knight has dropped to an eyecatching mark and the veteran should not be written off, while Clearpoint and Roman Dragon are two others to note.

An ultra-competitive sprint in which the suggestion is top-weight DEMOCRACY DILEMMA, who won over C&D when last seen on home soil and performed with plenty of credit on both starts in the UAE earlier this year. Michaela's Boy showed his usual spark before tiring at Musselburgh last month, so he heads up the opposition sporting a first-time tongue tie, with Manila Scouse and Radio Goo Goo another couple fancied to go well, too.

Veteran Copper Knight is feared off his lowly mark but VINTAGE CLARETS should be at his peak now and can gain his second C&D win.

13:35 Gowran Park Stakes 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (13/2 -30%) Quar Shamar	13/2(-30%)	(4) Quar Shamar 13/2, Won at Dundalk on return in April 2023. Sixth in Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh (4 lengths behind Paddington) next time but poor after. Off 8 months/gelded. Remains unexposed. Way below form final two starts last year; gelded since; needs better ground than this.
1 1st (2) (2/1 -100%) I Am Superman	2/1(-100%)	(2) I Am Superman 2/1, Well-backed 7/2, won 9-runner handicap at Dundalk (8f) under this rider 153 days ago. Showed smart form on turf in Australia in 2022 and that win suggests that ability is intact. Strong claims on these terms. Dual Group 2 winner in Australia; AW winner when last seen; handles ground; big chance.
2 2nd (1) (2/1 +88%) Fiscal Rules	2/1(+88%)	(1) Fiscal Rules 2/1, Useful gelding. Off 3 years, 80/1, tenth of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 19 days ago, making late gains without being subjected to a hard ride. Interesting on best form on these terms if building on that comeback. Decent run in a Curragh handicap off a break; has a bit to find with the best of these.
3 3rd (3) (2/1 +20%) Laugh A Minute	2/1(+20%)	(3) Laugh A Minute 2/1, Useful gelding. Won 14-runner handicap (10/1) at Naas (5.9f, soft) 10 days ago under this rider. Respected. Won at Naas over 6f last time; placed form at this trip and on heavy ground; can run well.
4 4th (5) (14/1 +58%) Lady Of Inishfree	14/1(+58%)	(5) Lady Of Inishfree 14/1, Fairly useful mare. Off 20 months, well-beaten eighth of 10 to Brilliant in Park Express Stakes (33/1) at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 52 days ago. Hard to fancy. Tailed-off in a Group 3 on return from a long layoff; has questions to answer now.

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13:35 Gowran Park Stakes 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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A tricky contest. I AM SUPERMAN is the highest rated, but would prefer better ground. He does have one notable piece of form on heavy ground when runner-up in a Group 1 Handicap in Australia, so could be worth chancing on his return to action. Conversely, Laugh A Minute will love the ground, but this hasn't been his trip for some time and could stretch him. He is match-fit from a victory over an extended 5f at Naas last month, though. Fiscal Rules is entitled to come on from his unplaced run at the Curragh having been off for almost three years, while the talented Quar Shamar would prefer better ground.

I AM SUPERMAN won well at Dundalk when last seen in December and has a good chance on these terms if in the same sort of form. Quar Shamar might be the danger.

Proven at the trip and in this ground, I AM SUPERMAN(nap) was a dual Group 2 winner in Australia and goes well fresh

13:50 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (17/2 +29%) Mammies Boy	17/2(+29%)	(9) Mammies Boy 17/2, Much improved when getting off the mark in 16-runner handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) in February. Raised 10 lb for that and he was beaten 8¾ lengths into fifth by King of The Road at Market Rasen since. Won at Taunton; not discredited off 10lb higher with Market Rasen fifth since; considered.
2 2nd (6) (11/1 +21%) Jaramillo	11/1(+21%)	(6) Jaramillo 11/1, Unreliable individual who has largely struggled since opening his hurdles account in a Sedgefield novice handicap last February. Did take a step back in the right direction when fourth of 9 at Taunton (19f, good) recently but he's no good thing to build on it. Solid Taunton fourth 15 days ago but unreliable sort and he needs to back it up now.
3 3rd (7) (10/3 +56%) Forget The Way	10/3(+56%)	(7) Forget The Way 10/3, Won a 2m Worcester handicap for Alan King last summer. Placed on next 3 starts but off since pulling up over fences at Wincanton in January. New stable returns him to hurdles and steps him back up in trip. Pulled up over fences at Wincanton final run for Alan King; bit to prove for his new yard.
4 4th (1) (3/1 -33%) King Of The Road	3/1(-33%)	(1) King Of The Road 3/1, Improving 5-y-o who arrives on a hat-trick after 2 wins at Market Rasen (18.5f/16.5f) this spring. Up another 10 lb but it may not stop him with further progress likely. Upwardly-mobile sort who bids for a hat-trick after landing Market Rasen h'caps; big shout.
5th 5th (3) (14/1 -75%) Fautinette	14/1(-75%)	(3) Fautinette 14/1, Unbeaten all 3 starts over hurdles in France. Struggled badly on her first 5 starts in Britain but better signs when stepped up to 21f at Wincanton 6 weeks ago, finishing third of 9. On a handy mark if she can back that up. Best effort for current yard when third at Wincanton 43 days ago; one for the shortlist.
6th 6th (12) (33/1 -65%) Let's Go Joe	33/1(-65%)	(12) Let's Go Joe 33/1, Runner-up in a point before making a winning hurdles bow for new yard in maiden at Sedgefield in November but his 3 efforts since switching to handicaps have been disappointing (fences last twice). Won at Sedgefield (2m4f) in November but he hasn't kicked on since.
7th 7th (5) (40/1 -100%) Fat Sam	40/1(-100%)	(5) Fat Sam 40/1, Took a heavy fall over fences at Newton Abbot last summer and was perhaps still feeling those effects when down the field in a chase and hurdle in the autumn. First outing for 7 months. Others more persuasive. Winless since 2022 and below par over fences/hurdles when last seen out seven months ago.
8th 8th (8) (12/1 -33%) Cottie	12/1(-33%)	(8) Cottie 12/1, Scored at Downpatrick last June for Henry de Bromhead but hasn't fired in 4 runs for Dan Skelton, including when the market spoke in her favour at Cheltenham last month. Still no surprise were she to click for this yard at some point but has a bit to prove for now. Yet to hit top form for her current handler, only ninth at Cheltenham latest; needs more.
9th 9th (4) (9/1 -50%) Kay Tara Tara	9/1(-50%)	(4) Kay Tara Tara 9/1, Bumper winner on debut and made a successful start in this sphere over C&D (good) in October. Placed on next 3 starts (including a handicap) but does need to shrug off poor run in the Mares' EBF Final at Newbury in March. C&D winner; in very good form until pulled up at Newbury latest; sort to bounce back.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (8/1 -7%) Mistral Milly	8/1(-7%)	(2) Mistral Milly 8/1, Showed some promise in two bumpers for Alan King and has made steady progress over hurdles for this yard, finishing second of 6 on 21.5f Hereford handicap debut last month. May do better again. Runner-up in Hereford h'cap last time; can't be discounted despite taking a 3lb rise.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (10/1 +60%) Lifetime Legend	10/1(+60%)	(13) Lifetime Legend 10/1, Good second in first-time visor here (20.5f) in March last month but not so good at Taunton last month. Below-par sixth in a second-time visor at Taunton (2m3f) last time; others appeal more.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (33/1 -106%) Ferrobin	33/1(-106%)	(10) Ferrobin 33/1, Revived out of the blue when springing a 66/1 surprise over C&D (good) a fortnight ago. Recent record raises doubts about him backing that up but he retains handicapping scope on old form. 66-1 C&D winner 14 days ago; not the easiest to catch right so others appeal more.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (80/1 -21%) Charlie My Boy	80/1(-21%)	(11) Charlie My Boy 80/1, Big improver over hurdles when winning a pair of handicaps at up to 2½m for Keiran Burke at the start of last summer but well held in 3 runs back with John Jenkins this spring. Has offered little for his current stable, last of eight here latest; has plenty to prove.

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13:50 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

King Of The Road supplemented his opening victory at Market Rasen in March when defying a 7lb penalty 10 days later at the same venue. However, a further 10lb hike in the handicap could leave the five-year-old vulnerable and marginal preference is for MISTRAL MILLY. Emma Lavelle's mare found only a progressive rival too strong on her handicap bow at Hereford last month and she looks capable of better. Jaramillo may chase that duo home.

The progressive KING OF THE ROAD can defy the handicapper again and complete a spring hat-trick. Mistral Milly is another 5-y-o going the right way and is second choice ahead of Fautinette, who took a step back in the right direction when third at Wincanton last time.

It's hard to ignore improving KING OF THE ROAD (nap) who can make light of a 10lb hike in the weights and complete his hat-trick

14:05 Chester Maiden (Class 2) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (80/1 -21%) I Can Boogy	80/1(-21%)	(9) I Can Boogy 80/1, Foaled April 20. 6,000 gns foal, £42,000 yearling, Twilight Son filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Lady Lade and 6f winner Spirit of Applause. Dam unraced due to injury. 33/1, showed nothing when last of 12 in novice at Thirsk (5f, heavy) on debut 19 days ago. Up in trip. Inauspicious debut at Thirsk; best watched.
1 1st (10) (4/1 +0%) Teej A	4/1(+0%)	(10) Teej A 4/1, Foaled March 21. 52,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 7f), out of unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Courageous. 4/1, green early when second of 6 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy) on debut 19 days ago. Up in trip. Should improve. Precociously bred filly who showed promise at Nottingham; solid chance from the plum draw.
2 2nd (4) (3/1 +45%) Rashabar	3/1(+45%)	(4) Rashabar 3/1, Foaled January 28. €120,000 yearling, Holy Roman Emperor colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m-14.5f winner (stays 16.5f) River of Stars. Split a pair of subsequent winners when third of 8 in maiden at Newbury (5.2f, good to soft, 12/1) on debut 20 days ago, running green. Sets decent standard. Solid third at Newbury, splitting subsequent winners; poorly drawn but he's the form pick.
3 3rd (6) (6/1 -20%) The Flying Seagull	6/1(-20%)	(6) The Flying Seagull 6/1, Foaled January 28. €65,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam, 5f winner (stayed 6f), half-sister to 7f/1m winner Shevchenko and 1¾m-2m winner Tigris River (both useful) out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Hula Angel. Yard had a winning 2-y-o newcomer at Newmarket last month. 65,000euros yearling; by Kodiac; one of three runners for this yard; check the betting.
4 4th (2) (22/1 -57%) King Of Angels	22/1(-57%)	(2) King Of Angels 22/1, Foaled March 17. 30,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f-6f winner Boann. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to 7f-9f winner Many Colours and ungenuine winner up to 1½m First Flight (both smart). Yard had a winning 2-y-o newcomer at Newmarket last month. 30,000gns yearling; connections have a big liking for Chester races; interesting newcomer.
5th 5th (1) (17/2 +23%) Bretton Wood	17/2(+23%)	(1) Bretton Wood 17/2, Foaled March 13. Frankel colt. First foal of connections Prix Morny winner Pretty Pollyanna. 16/1, fifth of 6 in novice event at Newmarket (5f, good) on debut 23 days ago. Up in trip. Likely to improve. Nicely bred colt who should improve with Newmarket debut experience under his belt.
6th 6th (3) (4/1 +11%) Passing Phase	4/1(+11%)	(3) Passing Phase 4/1, Foaled February 25. 60,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f-1m winner Expecting To Fly and 1m winner I Am Magical. 6/1, third of 6 in novice event at the Curragh (5f, heavy) on debut 18 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Open to improvement. Fractious but proceeded to make a promising debut at the Curragh; enters calculations.
7th 7th (5) (10/1 -100%) Simply Blue	10/1(-100%)	(5) Simply Blue 10/1, Foaled April 20. £180,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to useful 6.3f/7f winner Galtee Mist. One to note in the betting. £180,000 yearling; by Blue Point; debutant who looks potentially above average.
8th 8th (7) (40/1 -150%) Biddable	40/1(-150%)	(7) Biddable 40/1, Foaled April 25. €12,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to 5f/5.4f winner (stayed 1m) May Girl. 33/1, well-held sixth of 14 in novice at Bath (5f, good to soft) on debut 20 days ago. Up in trip. Ran to a meagre RPR at Bath but shaped with promise; may do better.
9th 9th (8) (12/1 -71%) Far Above Mary	12/1(-71%)	(8) Far Above Mary 12/1, Thrice-raced filly (modest form). Up against it. Has consistent 5f form; gives the impression she'll improve for this new trip; in the mix.

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14:05 Chester Maiden (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

PASSING PHASE caught the eye when filling third place on his racecourse bow over 5f at the Curragh last month and the son of Lope De Vega could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. Rashabar and Bretton Wood also showed plenty of promise on their introductions in races that have both worked out very well, while any market support for The Flying Seagull would have to be noted.

RASHABAR showed plenty when third in what is traditionally a strong maiden at Newbury 3 weeks ago and can overcome his wide stall. The well-bred Bretton Wood should step up on his debut, while Passing Phase and Teej A showed something to work in first-time up.

Well-drawn fillies TEEJ A and Far Above Mary head the shortlist. Rashabar and Passing Phase are respected on form.

14:10 Gowran Park Handicap 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (5/2 +0%) Dark Viper	5/2(+0%)	(5) Dark Viper 5/2, Bright start for new yard, runner-up in handicaps at the Curragh/Naas in March. Not in quite the same form when sixth of 27 in handicap at the Curragh (6f) 18 days ago but he appeals as being on a good mark and remains one to be interested in. Three similar runs in defeat lately, latest over 6f; this trip perhaps suits better.
(1) (11/1 +21%) Always Love You	11/1(+21%)	(1) Always Love You 11/1, Aclaim filly. 12/1, first run since leaving Darryll Holland when creditable fourth of 10 in maiden at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft) 4 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Running on in a Sligo 5.5f maiden four days ago; run well if this doesn't come too soon.
(10) (40/1 -21%) Grand Citadel	40/1(-21%)	(10) Grand Citadel 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 27 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy, 66/1) 18 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Much more needed. Running on over 6f in a Curragh handicap last time; up in trip with blinkers should help.
1 1st (6) (9/4 +32%) Victor's Choice	9/4(+32%)	(6) Victor's Choice 9/4, 7/1, very good second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 15 days ago. That was her best effort yet and she's one of the likelier types with a repeat. Second on return in a C&D handicap under this rider; raised 2lb for that but go close.
2 2nd (2) (9/2 +0%) I Bid You Ajou	9/2(+0%)	(2) I Bid You Ajou 9/2, Shalaa gelding. 10/11 and hooded for 1st time, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 55 days ago. Not discounted returned to turf for all he does need to prove his effectiveness on ground this testing. Settled better in the hood last time; Keane stays aboard; a player if handling conditions.
3 3rd (9) (3/1 +81%) Private Officer	3/1(+81%)	(9) Private Officer 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 15 days ago, plugging on. May sharpen up for that run here. Was 6.5l behind Victor's Choice in a C&D handicap on return; can be more involved.
4 4th (8) (12/1 -50%) Chou Chou	12/1(-50%)	(8) Chou Chou 12/1, Fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 25/1) 15 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Was 3.5l behind Victor's Choice; over C&D last time; down 3lb so could get closer today.
5th 5th (7) (11/1 +56%) Lorr's Girl	11/1(+56%)	(7) Lorr's Girl 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 26 days ago. Makes turf debut. Tongue strap on 1st time. Poor last time; untested in these conditions but sire's progeny often handle them.
6th 6th (3) (13/2 +59%) Au Lait	13/2(+59%)	(3) Au Lait 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft, 18/1) 10 days ago, racing off the pace and never involved. That was her first start for 7 months and this ought to reveal more. Never a factor on return over 6f at Naas but this suits better and considered.
7th 7th (4) (9/1 +25%) Harry The Rogue	9/1(+25%)	(4) Harry The Rogue 9/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 8/1) 15 days ago, dropping away final 1f. Others more persuasive. Weakened on return over C&D but should improve from that; has a squeak if at best..

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14:10 Gowran Park Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DARK VIPER can oblige on his fourth start this season. He posted two runner-up finishes in the Curragh and over this trip at Naas, and wasn't beaten far when last seen finishing sixth in a massive field at the Curragh. Plenty of cut in the ground is very suitable for him. The last couple of times that Wayne Hassett has partnered Victor's Choice she has finished runner-up in Galway and over C&D. I Bid You Ajou has to prove he wants this ground, but would be a contender if he handles it while Always Love You could improve from a fourth place in Sligo last weekend.

DARK VIPER and Victor's Choice both appeal as being on handy marks judged on recent exploits and rate the pair to focus on, with the former shading the vote to come out on top. I Bid You Ajou can do best of the remainder.

Runner-up over C&D on return, finishing ahead of several of these rivals, VICTOR'S CHOICE can go one better today.

14:18 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (5/1 +29%) Kensington Agent	5/1(+29%)	(3) Kensington Agent 5/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Kempton (6f) 36 days ago. Back on a workable mark and won on the previous occasion she was partnered by Hollie Doyle. Four wins last year; conditions should be fine and dangerous back in a Class 6.
(10) (14/1 -87%) Autumn Flight	14/1(-87%)	(10) Autumn Flight 14/1, Won this off a higher mark 12 months ago. Drawn a blank since but last week's Lingfield fourth was respectable. Won this race off 8lb higher last year; not at best more recently; other pace to deal with.
1 1st (5) (13/2 -30%) A Pint Of Bear	13/2(-30%)	(5) A Pint Of Bear 13/2, Runner-up on AW over 7f on AW at Wolverhampton, although the latter was a match race. Not discounted back on turf. Drops back to 6f on this return to turf; fair mark but others appeal more for the win.
2 2nd (8) (17/2 +39%) Media Guest	17/2(+39%)	(8) Media Guest 17/2, One win from 33 Flat runs. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2021. 28/1 and cheekpieces on first time, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 48 days ago. Poor strike-rate; opposable back at 6f despite some fair 7f runs for this yard.
3 3rd (11) (9/1 +44%) Fai Fai	9/1(+44%)	(11) Fai Fai 9/1, Won in France at start of career but drawn a blank in Britain. 18/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 14 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Others preferred for win purposes again. Two runs for this yard haven't been without hope; tongue-tie now added.
4 4th (4) (20/1 -167%) Beauld As Brass	20/1(-167%)	(4) Beauld As Brass 20/1, Course winner last May. Third of 5 in handicap at this course (5.3f, soft, 11/4) in June (final start for George Baker). Been off for 10 months and betting perhaps the best guide to expectations starting out for Adam West. Two wins for former yard, one here; absent for 324 days but not fully exposed.
5th 5th (7) (11/4 +50%) Twayblade	11/4(+50%)	(7) Twayblade 11/4, Won twice over 6f at Yarmouth last year. 5/1, sixth of 8 in handicap there (6f, good to firm) on reappearance 26 days ago. Should strip fitter for the run. Two front-running wins at Yarmouth last year; sharper for return; other pace to deal with.
6th 6th (2) (4/1 -14%) Batchelor Boy	4/1(-14%)	(2) Batchelor Boy 4/1, Four-time course winner. Left reappearance behind when winning 8-runner handicap at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, driven out. Respected up 5 lb at venue which suits. Made all over 5f at Yarmouth last month; goes well at this track; one to consider.
7th 7th (1) (11/1 +21%) Impeach	11/1(+21%)	(1) Impeach 11/1, Latest win at Chelmsford in November. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, 22/1). Off 94 days. Drops into a Class 6 handicap for the first time in his career. On a fair mark but absent for 94 days and usual cheekpieces are left off today.
8th 8th (6) (13/2 +68%) Lily In The Jungle	13/2(+68%)	(6) Lily In The Jungle 13/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 25/1 and blinkered first time, last of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 30 days ago. Well beaten in two runs for new yard; good mark but too much to prove for comfort.
9th 9th (9) (10/1 -67%) Firenze Rosa	10/1(-67%)	(9) Firenze Rosa 10/1, Course winner. Creditable fourth of 11 on C&D reappearance (good) 9 days ago. Respected with that behind her. Promising reappearance when fourth over C&D nine days ago; in the mix again.

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14:18 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

BATCHELOR BOY is a four-time winner at this venue and arrives following a comfortable 5f success at Yarmouth. Stepping back up in trip shouldn't pose any problems, and a 5lb rise is fair, so he looks the one to beat. Firenze Rosa wasn't beaten far off this mark over C&D nine days ago and she is entitled to improve for that first outing since October. Twayblade could also run well under 1000 Guineas-winning rider Silvestre De Sousa.

BATCHELOR BOY arrives on the back of a Yarmouth success and might be able to follow up at a venue where he has a good record. Firenze Rosa is another who knows where the winning post is here and is second choice ahead of Tony Carroll's Kensington Agent, who was successful on the previous occasion she was partnered by Hollie Doyle.

Twayblade still has a bit of potential but the class-dropping KENSINGTON AGENT is marginally preferred this time.

14:25 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/4 +13%) Chatty Chich	7/4(+13%)	(1) Chatty Chich 7/4, Well held in 3 qualifying runs in mid-winter but placed in a bumper at the start of her career and upped her game when second at Fakenham 27 days ago, shaping like this even stiffer test would suit. Good shout. Looked all about stamina when second of six on handicap debut at Fakenham (2m7f) latest.
2 2nd (5) (4/1 +11%) Valentine Getaway	4/1(+11%)	(5) Valentine Getaway 4/1, Has made the frame in all but one of her 6 starts since venturing down the handicap route, and her latest third at Ludlow on return was another solid showing. Should be on the premises again. Eight-race maiden with minor honours in her last four handicaps; place chance again.
3 3rd (2) (16/1 -100%) Headscarf Lil	16/1(-100%)	(2) Headscarf Lil 16/1, Returned to form on the back of a breathing op when successful at Market Rasen a year ago and ran at least as well when narrowly denied at Perth (3m) in September. Not at best since but latest run at Ayr best excused. Not disgraced two months ago when back from a 12-week break; capable of being thereabouts.
4 4th (3) (11/1 -175%) Kentford Mallard	11/1(-175%)	(3) Kentford Mallard 11/1, Consistent mare who scored at Hereford in October. Right back on track when second at Wincanton 18 days ago and is one to consider back up in trip. October's Hereford win was 3m1f; second at Wincanton 18 days ago following a winter break.
5th 5th (9) (22/1 +12%) Baby Sham	22/1(+12%)	(9) Baby Sham 22/1, Successful twice during middle part of 2023 but struggled to land a telling blow since. Won last May/June, latterly over 3m2f at Fontwell; pretty remote in her two latest starts.
6th 6th (8) (14/1 +30%) Quiet Thunder	14/1(+30%)	(8) Quiet Thunder 14/1, More miss than hit since opening her account in a Stratford novice in June 2022 and while her latest run on the Flat was a creditable effort, she's opposable on balance. Fit from Flat and continues down the weights as a hurdler but others are more persuasive.
7th 7th (4) (13/2 +54%) Malina Jamila	13/2(+54%)	(4) Malina Jamila 13/2, Bumper/hurdles winner but not the most consistent, typically following a solid fourth at Doncaster with a brace of lesser efforts, albeit she went off too hard at Taunton on latest. Visor replaces cheekpieces. Both wins (bumper and maiden hurdle) were at this track, on her only two visits; visor now.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (9/2 +0%) Bluebella	9/2(+0%)	(6) Bluebella 9/2, Much improved when getting off the mark at Worcester (2m) a year ago and consistent in the main since. Not seen since running poorly in Uttoxeter 7 months ago but worth monitoring in the betting on return. Mostly running with credit but not one of her peak efforts when upped to 2m7f last time.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (40/1 -233%) Catlin	40/1(-233%)	(10) Catlin 40/1, Now dipped below last winning mark but well held both completed starts this term and tends to save her best efforts for Newcastle. Back over hurdles. All 3 chase wins 2m7f at Newcastle, most recently in November 2022; lightly raced since.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (80/1 -142%) Chief Lady	80/1(-142%)	(7) Chief Lady 80/1, Winning pointer but has yet to offer anything of note under Rules and looks set for another struggle. Heavy defeat when 50-1 at Plumpton (2m4f) last time on handicap debut; bred to stay 3m.

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14:25 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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

Chatty Chich is sure to prove popular having finished second on her handicap debut at Fakenham in April. A 2lb higher rating is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from the Dan Skelton-trained mare, but KENTFORD MALLARD may offer more value. The veteran bounced back to form with a runner-up effort on her reappearance over 2m4f at Wincanton last month and a return to her last winning distance could see the daughter of Sulamani land the spoils. Bluebella also warrants a second look.

CHATTY CHICH was well backed prior to an improved showing on handicap debut at Fakenham and, with this longer trip/more conventional track in her favour, she's well fancied to go one better at the possible expense of the reliable Kentford Mallard. Valentine Getaway is another to consider.

Although the second on her handicap debut does not make CHATTY CHICH the form pick, it did show potential and strength of stamina.

14:35 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (Evens +28%) Never So Brave	Evens(+28%)	(2) Never So Brave Evens, Runner-up to subsequent Group 1 winners Ancient Wisdom and Vandeek on both starts at 2 and duly made no mistake on his Thirsk reappearance (7f, heavy) 19 days ago. Very interesting recruit to the handicap ranks. Very strong form last summer; should build on Thirsk reappearance win; highly respected.
2 2nd (1) (22/1 -57%) Witness Stand	22/1(-57%)	(1) Witness Stand 22/1, Course debut winner who went on to show useful form later at 2, culminating with a second in Newmarket Group 3 in November. Last of 5 in a 1m Kempton conditions race won by 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech on reappearance but he might come on for the run. Showed useful form on turf as a 2yo and now returns to the scene of his debut win.
3 3rd (5) (6/1 +25%) Dashing Darcey	6/1(+25%)	(5) Dashing Darcey 6/1, Won a pair of 1m Lingfield novices on AW in December. Made a good start to his turf and handicap career when close second over 7f at Newbury 3 weeks ago. Should give another good account. Good second in similar event at Newbury on turf debut; open to further improvement.
4 4th (6) (40/1 -150%) Gunfighter	40/1(-150%)	(6) Gunfighter 40/1, Two AW wins last year. Creditable third in 7f handicaps at Lingfield and Kempton at the start of 2024. Presumably been targeted at this by his local stable but he does need to prove he's as good on the turf. Draw not ideal either. Has shown fairly useful form on AW; faces a stiffer task at this level back on turf.
5th 5th (7) (11/2 +66%) Celtic Warrior	11/2(+66%)	(7) Celtic Warrior 11/2, Improved effort when going close in 7f Southwell handicap on reappearance in March and went one better in maiden company at Kempton 2 weeks later, proving determined. Well held both turf starts but much too soon to suggest he isn't effective on the grass. Stable has a strong Chester record. Progressive results on AW; has something to prove in useful handicap returned to turf.
6th 6th (4) (7/2 +50%) Grey Cuban	7/2(+50%)	(4) Grey Cuban 7/2, Fairly useful performer who came good in style in 8.6f Wolverhampton novice on reappearance last month, pulling 6 lengths clear. Drops back in trip for handicap debut. Contender from a low draw under Buick. Gelded prior to his 8l romp at Wolverhampton; could well build on that win; shortlisted.
7th 7th (9) (80/1 -220%) Havanarama	80/1(-220%)	(9) Havanarama 80/1, In good form in handicaps this year on AW this year, gaining a second win when seeing off 6 rivals over 8.6f at Wolverhampton 12 days ago. Another from the yard who needs to show he can translate AW improvement over to the grass. 2 lb out of handicap. Solid record switched to AW this year; faces a much tougher assignment back on turf.

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14:35 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

NEVER SO BRAVE chased home a pair of subsequent Group 1 winners on his two starts as a juvenile and confirmed that promise when winning easily on his return over 7f at Thirsk last month. With that in mind, the son of No Nay Never merits the utmost respect on his handicap debut here. Dashing Darcey has to be of interest following his narrow defeat at Newbury recently, while Grey Cuban also merits a place on the shortlist.

CELTIC WARRIOR is handily berthed in stall 2 and might prove the answer to this useful 3-y-o handicap. Never So Brave bumped into subsequent Group 1 winners on both starts last year and won easily on his Thirsk return so he appeals as likely to make his mark in some good handicaps for the Sir Michael Stoute yard and is second choice ahead of Grey Cuban.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained NEVER SO BRAVE (nap) has impressive form and is one to follow. Grey Cuban is second choice.

14:40 Gowran Park Handicap 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (3/1 +40%) Cage Rattler	3/1(+40%)	(9) Cage Rattler 3/1, 8/1, below form eighth of 27 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 18 days ago. This less competitive. Trip too short latest, previous Leopardstown second to Manhattan Dandy reads well.
2 2nd (1) (4/1 +43%) Passionate	4/1(+43%)	(1) Passionate 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, first run since leaving J. A. Stack when seventh of 23 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Encouraging seasonal return; drop in trip to suit and possible improver on handicap debut.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 -64%) Manhattan Dandy	9/2(-64%)	(3) Manhattan Dandy 9/2, Latest win at Leopardstown in April. Respectable third of 16 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 9/2) 15 days ago. Has good chance on form. Recent C&D third considered again but more needed.
4 4th (6) (16/1 -78%) Hope And Innocence	16/1(-78%)	(6) Hope And Innocence 16/1, Good sixth of 16 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 16/1) 15 days ago. Bit more encouraging over C&D a fortnight ago but bit to find with a couple of rivals.
5th 5th (8) (11/2 +21%) Adhuil	11/2(+21%)	(8) Adhuil 11/2, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Not clear run when tenth of 19 in handicap (7/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 10 days ago, finishing with running left. Can give a good account. Penultimate second over C&D puts him in the mix.
6th 6th (10) (80/1 -400%) Bellick	80/1(-400%)	(10) Bellick 80/1, 14/1 and visored for 1st time, seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f). Off 141 days. Both turf wins have been over shorter; back from a break and wants better ground.
7th 7th (11) (11/2 +45%) Leviosa	11/2(+45%)	(11) Leviosa 11/2, Course winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 14½ lengths twelfth of 14 to Manhattan Dandy in handicap (6/1) at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy). Off 7 months. Absent since September and this trip on the short side.
8th 8th (4) (7/1 +22%) Arthur's Victory	7/1(+22%)	(4) Arthur's Victory 7/1, 40/1, below form tenth of 19 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft) 10 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. No show on recent Flat return; blinkers now fitted and probably wants better ground.
9th 9th (7) (50/1 -213%) Scarlet Dancer	50/1(-213%)	(7) Scarlet Dancer 50/1, One win from 36 Flat runs. 33/1, first run since leaving James McAuley when twenty third of 27 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 18 days ago. Hood back on. Recent Curragh comeback run was poor (slowly away); others preferred.
10th 10th (5) (125/1 -150%) Esticky End	125/1(-150%)	(5) Esticky End 125/1, Unreliable sort. 80/1, first run since leaving David & Nicola Barron when last of 19 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft) 10 days ago. Recent Naas comeback run leaves him with plenty to find.
11th 11th (2) (80/1 -100%) Viva Voce	80/1(-100%)	(2) Viva Voce 80/1, First run since leaving David & Nicola Barron when fifteenth of 19 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft, 80/1) 10 days ago. Now below last winning mark. Never sighted on recent yard debut; entitled to come on for that but still best watched.

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14:40 Gowran Park Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

PASSIONATE is a well-bred filly who could exploit a mark of 63 in her first handicap. There was some promise in her seventh in a big field at the Curragh and that form is working out well. She goes to work from the best draw in stall one. The experienced Manhattan Dandy arrives in form after a victory at Leopardstown and a third place over C&D. Adhuil has put in his best performances at this track in more recent times, so should give Rebecca Parsons a good spin. A change of headgear can spark improvement in low-grade handicaps so Arthur's Victory, in blinkers and with the champion jockey booked, might show more.

MANHATTAN DANDY shaped as if still in good form bidding to defy a 5 lb rise when third of 16 over C&D 2 weeks ago so remains of interest. Cage Rattler will find this easier than the Curragh and is feared most ahead of Adhuil.

Very little between ARDHUIL and Manhattan Dandy on recent C&D form, the former narrowly preferred

14:48 Brighton Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (11/4 +45%) Validated	11/4(+45%)	(2) Validated 11/4, Fair form when placed on first 2 starts for Sir Mark Prescott at 2 but ended 2023 on a low note. Needs to get his career back on track now setting out for a new stable. Didn't build on early promise last season and makes stable debut after seven months off.
2 2nd (8) (15/2 -88%) Remoji	15/2(-88%)	(8) Remoji 15/2, Belardo filly. Sister to 6f/7f winner Bonkersinabundance. Dam 9.5f winner. Much respected newcomer from a leading yard. Wouldn't need to be anything special in order to make an impact on debut for top yard.
3 3rd (4) (11/4 +8%) Havana Force	11/4(+8%)	(4) Havana Force 11/4, Fair form. Creditable second of 6 in handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (1m, AW) 35 days ago. Makes turf debut. Cheekpieces on first time. Leading form claims under Hollie Doyle. Placed in all four starts on the AW, but should handle turf on breeding; cheekpieces on.
4 4th (1) (7/2 +22%) Ethandun	7/2(+22%)	(1) Ethandun 7/2, Fair maiden. 10/1, ran poorly when last of 8 in novice at Kempton (6f) 33 days ago. Bounce back needed. Ran well on 2yo debut and on 3yo reappearance, but hasn't built on those in both seasons.
5th 5th (5) (28/1 -331%) Till It Shines	28/1(-331%)	(5) Till It Shines 28/1, 22/1, modest form when third of 9 in novice at Bath (5.7f, soft) on debut 11 days ago, never nearer. Up in trip. May do better. Showed promise when third on her recent Bath debut; the longer trip should suit.
6th 6th (3) (9/2 +25%) Gamblers Kitty	9/2(+25%)	(3) Gamblers Kitty 9/2, Fair form when third in 7f Southwell maiden on reappearance. Too free when stepped up to 1m for handicap there since and the return to 7f promises to suit. Mixed bag in his first four starts, but return to this trip should help.
7th 7th (7) (125/1 -400%) Five Threes	125/1(-400%)	(7) Five Threes 125/1, 125/1, sixth of 8 in novice at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) on debut 16 days ago. Well beaten on last month's Epsom debut; shorter trip not a plus on pedigree.
8th 8th (6) (16/1 -167%) Dusk Dame	16/1(-167%)	(6) Dusk Dame 16/1, Thrice-raced filly. Second of 6 in maiden (9/1) at Catterick (6f, good) 9 days ago, no match for winner. Runner-up over 6f at Catterick last time; return to this trip should suit; claims.
9th 9th (9) (200/1 -203%) Rock And Royal	200/1(-203%)	(9) Rock And Royal 200/1, Down the field in 2 outings on AW in recent weeks. Well beaten in two starts on the AW this spring; looks one for handicaps.

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14:48 Brighton Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

After a slow start and getting outpaced early doors, there was much to like about the way TILL IT SHINES stayed on for third at Bath on debut and she makes plenty of appeal stepping up from that extended 5f trip. Havana Force wears first-time cheekpieces and can at least reach the frame once more, while the dropped-in-class Ethandun and progressive filly Dusk Dame are others to keep an eye on.

A repeat of the form HAVANA FORCE has shown when runner-up 3 times on AW lately might be good enough for her to get off the mark switched to turf. Roger Varian newcomer Remoji would be a potential big threat if the betting vibes are strong. The drop back to 7f should benefit Gamblers Kitty who may prove best of the remainder.

Another chance is given to HAVANA FORCE, placed in all four starts on the AW but a half-sister to a multiple Group 1 winner in Italy.

14:55 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (6/4 +40%) Tarras Wood	6/4(+40%)	(7) Tarras Wood 6/4, Overcame inexperience when making a winning debut in a bumper in 2022. Runner-up effort in December flanked by a brace of heavy defeats (folded at Wetherby in February) but he sets the standard if he's back on his game. Debut bumper scorer but beat only one at Wetherby latest; good claims if back on song.
2 2nd (3) (8/1 -14%) Juan Bermudez	8/1(-14%)	(3) Juan Bermudez 8/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat for Andrew Balding, stays 2m. Ran poorly final 2 outings in that sphere and just a fair start over hurdles having transferred to another top yard, third at Fakenham and then sixth at Warwick. Fairly useful Flat winner; not disgraced both runs for new yard in this sphere; player.
3 3rd (6) (3/1 +45%) Reallyntruthfully	3/1(+45%)	(6) Reallyntruthfully 3/1, €26,000 3-y-o, £48,000 4-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Gold Smoke. Dam (h106), bumper winner. Runner-up sole outing in points last spring and fair start to Rules career when fourth in a course bumper last month. This trip will suit now hurdling. 2nd in point before shaping well on bumper debut when fourth here; firmly in the picture.
4 4th (10) (13/2 +46%) Imperious Star	13/2(+46%)	(10) Imperious Star 13/2, Flemensfirth mare who has shown ability in 2 novice hurdles around 2m and promises to be suited by this step up in trip. Won't need to raise her game much to figure in this. Has shown some promise on both her hurdling runs; can't be ruled out up in trip.
5th 5th (2) (250/1 -25%) Dontaskchris	250/1(-25%)	(2) Dontaskchris 250/1, Well held in bumper/novice hurdle 11 months apart and then refused to race at Fontwell. Refused to race at Fontwell last time; has major questions to answer.
6th 6th (5) (16/1 -100%) Pottersjetamay	16/1(-100%)	(5) Pottersjetamay 16/1, Well held in trio of bumpers but did at least show a bit making hurdles debut when third of 7 in a Market Rasen maiden (20.6f) in March. Built on that when occupying same spot at Kempton, not given a hard time and there may well be more to come. Good third in Kempton novice 17 days ago; he may do better still; possibilities.
7th 7th (13) (6/1 -50%) Secret Des Dieux	6/1(-50%)	(13) Secret Des Dieux 6/1, Hooded last 2 starts in bumpers and achieved fair form, plugging on for second at Uttoxeter last month. Hurdles debutant for in-form yard. Runner-up in bumper at Uttoxeter 33 days ago; one to consider going hurdling up in trip.
8th 8th (1) (80/1 -220%) Champetre	80/1(-220%)	(1) Champetre 80/1, Fair bumper performer for Harry Whittington but no show in 2 runs over hurdles this season. Yet to offer much in a pair of maiden hurdles at Wincanton and Catterick this winter.
9th 9th (14) (200/1 +0%) Prairie Queen	200/1(+0%)	(14) Prairie Queen 200/1, Has looked limited in bumpers over hurdles. Has offered little on both her runs over hurdles; it's easy to look elsewhere.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (10/1 +50%) Chooch	10/1(+50%)	(9) Chooch 10/1, Showed more than she had in 2 bumpers when fourth of 10 in a novice at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) on hurdles bow, finishing with running left. Unable to build on that at Southwell but capable of better at some point. Looks to be being brought along steadily over hurdles; open to progress in due course.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (150/1 -200%) My Dream	150/1(-200%)	(11) My Dream 150/1, Proclamation mare who didn't show a great deal in a brace of bumpers early in 2023. Up in trip for hurdles debut having left Tim Vaughan. Poor form shown in a pair of bumpers; goes hurdling after 15 months off with lots to prove.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (150/1 -127%) Blue The Money	150/1(-127%)	(8) Blue The Money 150/1, From a leading stable but she looked limited in bumpers and fared no better switched to hurdling last month. Had a wind op before pulled up at Chepstow 13 days ago; lots more is required.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (200/1 -300%) Implied	200/1(-300%)	(12) Implied 200/1, Oasis Dream gelding. Brother to a winner and half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including smart 1m-9f winner Pocket Square. Modest form at best in handful of outings on the level and always behind on hurdles debut. Beat only one on his hurdling debut in 2m Ludlow novice 70 days ago; others appeal more.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (200/1 -203%) Mop's A Legend	200/1(-203%)	(4) Mop's A Legend 200/1, Poor form in 2 bumpers/over hurdles so far. Last in Fakenham maiden hurdles 27 days ago; goes up in trip with lots to find on form.

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14:55 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

JUAN BERMUDEZ wasn't disgraced when finishing sixth in a 14-runner affair at Warwick a fortnight ago and the five-year-old could be worth chancing in an open event. The Nathaniel gelding was a decent stayer on the Flat and this extended 2m4f distance should draw out his stamina. The biggest threat may emerge from Tarras Wood, who needs to dispel a heavy defeat at Wetherby in February, while hurdles debutant Secret Des Dieux cannot be ruled out either.

REALLYNTRUTHFULLY made an encouraging start to his Rules career when fourth in a course bumper a month ago and with this trip sure to suit now hurdling, he could be the answer. Tarras Wood isn't easy to weigh up but is a big danger on the form he displayed when second at Wincanton, with Secret des Dieux also considered for his in-form yard.

The vote goes to JUAN BERMUDEZ who was a fairly useful winning stayer on the Flat and can open his account in this sphere now up in trip

15:05 Chester Listed (Class 1) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (9/1 +44%) Harper's Ferry	9/1(+44%)	(5) Harper's Ferry 9/1, Showed bags of promise when second only start at 2 yrs and having bumped into a smart prospect on return at Doncaster (10.2f) he duly went one place better with something to spare at Windsor (10f) 24 days ago. Likely he can do better still now upped in class. Out of the Oaks winner Talent; 4-7 when off the mark after two 2nds; bottom on ratings.
1 1st (3) (7/2 +22%) Capulet	7/2(+22%)	(3) Capulet 7/2, Justify colt who landed a Dundalk maiden (1m) on debut in August and stepped up on that when placed in pair of Group 2 events. Not at best when third behind Bracken's Laugh at Chelmsford (1m) 33 days ago but step up in trip worth exploring now and yard have a fine record in this race. Placed in two Group 2s as 2yo; Bracken's Laugh surged past to beat him about 3l on return.
2 2nd (2) (11/2 -83%) Bracken's Laugh	11/2(-83%)	(2) Bracken's Laugh 11/2, Created a good impression in a couple of runs at 2 yrs (fifth in French Group 1 latterly) and showed a good turn of foot to make a winning return in Chelmsford conditions' event (1m) 33 days ago. Promises to do better still stepping back up in trip. Fifth in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud (1m2f); won two good conditions races, dominant on return.
3 3rd (1) (7/4 +42%) Jayarebe	7/4(+42%)	(1) Jayarebe 7/4, Zoffany colt who tasted success on debut at Newmarket (7f) last summer and ran with credit when seventh in French Group 1 final start. Upped in trip, took a marked step forward when winning Newmarket listed race (9f) 3 weeks ago and he promises to do better still up further in trip. Returned in impressive fashion, always front rank, to win 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket.
4 4th (4) (10/3 -48%) God's Window	10/3(-48%)	(4) God's Window 10/3, Doncaster maiden winner (1m) who ran a fine race in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy back there in October, displaying signs of inexperience but finishing off well for third behind Ancient Wisdom. Completed simple task in Nottingham novice on return 3 weeks ago and very interesting stepping up in trip. 2l third of seven in Group 1 Futurity; different ground but bred to stay at least 1m2f.

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15:05 Chester Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

GOD'S WINDOW reached the frame in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster before making it two wins out of three starts in a minor novice event on his reappearance at Nottingham. John & Thady Gosden's Dubawi colt should relish this step up in trip and, with further improvement highly likely, he is the one to beat. Jayarebe was a smooth winner of the Feilden at Newmarket and has to be taken very seriously, despite his penalty, while Bracken's Laugh is a player after numbering Capulet among his victims at Chelmsford.

GOD'S WINDOW quickly reached a useful level in 2 starts as a juvenile (stayed on for third in 1m Group 1) and having blown the cobwebs away in calmer waters on return at Nottingham, the son of Dubawi looks every inch the type to take his form up another notch now his stamina is tested further. Jayarebe created a good impression when scoring at Newmarket latest and he can do better still, with Capulet another likely to benefit from this increase in trip.

Having made such an impression with wins last month, JAYAREBE and Bracken's Laugh top the list from Futurity 3rd God's Window.

15:10 Gowran Park Claimer 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (150/1 -50%) King Of The Bronx	150/1(-50%)	(1) King Of The Bronx 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden (200/1) at the Curragh (10f, heavy) 19 days ago. Beaten a long way on his three maiden starts up to 1m2f and isn't easy to make a case for.
2 2nd (7) (33/1 -65%) Dynamite Defense	33/1(-65%)	(7) Dynamite Defense 33/1, €12,500 foal, €7,000 yearling, National Defense gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 12.5f That's Crazy and 9f/1¼m winner Ellerman. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Second runner for yard; best watched unless the market says otherwise.
3 3rd (2) (11/1 -100%) Latin	11/1(-100%)	(2) Latin 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden for Aidan O'Brien (fair form). Below-form eighth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 33/1) on return 62 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Lesser Dundalk effort on debut for this yard but handles soft and go well down in class.
4 4th (9) (7/1 +18%) Your Out Of Line	7/1(+18%)	(9) Your Out Of Line 7/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 125/1) 19 days ago. Player on these terms down in class. Ran green but only 4.75l behind last time; yard does well at this course, so a player.
5th 5th (5) (10/3 +52%) Moutarde	10/3(+52%)	(5) Moutarde 10/3, Modest gelding. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Naas in April. 7/2, below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Sligo (10.6f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Back down in trip. A non-stayer over 1m2f 4 days ago; a player back to a mile if this doesn't come too soon.
6th 6th (11) (50/1 -488%) She's Smart	50/1(-488%)	(11) She's Smart 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft, 80/1) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Poor in two starts for this yard and needs a major revival in the first-time hood.
7th 7th (4) (8/1 -23%) Go Girl Go	8/1(-23%)	(4) Go Girl Go 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, sixth of 8 in novice event at Dundalk (7f) 90 days ago. Has the rating to run well but has to prove she handles this ground and trip.
8th 8th (8) (50/1 -100%) The Expert	50/1(-100%)	(8) The Expert 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, third of 8 in maiden at this course (7f, soft) 15 days ago. A 15l third over 7f at this course last time and has to better that even dropping in grade.
9th 9th (3) (6/1 -140%) Alto Sax	6/1(-140%)	(3) Alto Sax 6/1, Fair gelding. Bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap (10/3) at Dundalk (10.7f) 27 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Should go well on pick of form. Appeared not to stay 1m2f last time but has a shout if handling these conditions.
10th 10th (10) (40/1 -21%) Judicial Reward	40/1(-21%)	(10) Judicial Reward 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighteenth of 19 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft, 18/1) 10 days ago. Was poor in a handicap at Navan last time and isn't easy to make a case for.
11th 11th (6) (6/4 +77%) Sylkie	6/4(+77%)	(6) Sylkie 6/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Sligo (10.6f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Respected. Ran in snatches at Sligo four days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces but a player if help.
12th 12th (12) (50/1 +24%) Walkswiththestars	50/1(+24%)	(12) Walkswiththestars 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, thirteenth of 18 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Has more chance in this grade but still needs to find improvement in the first-time visor.

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15:10 Gowran Park Claimer 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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GO GIRL GO has prospects up in trip and dropped into a claimer. She has posted two runner-up finishes, from her six outings, in Navan (where she handled cut in the ground) and in Dundalk. Sylkie was third over an extended 1m2f in Sligo on Sunday and also has placed form over 7f, so this trip shouldn't inconvenience her. Moutarde won a handicap over a mile on penultimate start in Naas and perhaps found the trip too far in Sligo when he finished two places behind Sylkie, while Alto Sax has enough form in the book to make him a player, but this ground doesn't look ideal.

It could be worth chancing YOUR OUT OF LINE on these terms down in class. Alto Sax is an obvious threat back down in trip with Latin another to consider.

Having posted a much better effort over 7f at the Curragh last time, YOUR OUT OF LINE could improve enough to take this lesser event.

15:18 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (28/1 -133%) Remarkable Flight	28/1(-133%)	(4) Remarkable Flight 28/1, Heavy defeat when last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 29 days ago, slowly away. Needs to leave that reappearance well behind. Well held in her first four starts; needs a major step forward.
2 2nd (3) (7/1 -17%) Yarborough	7/1(-17%)	(3) Yarborough 7/1, 10/3, last of 8 in nursery at Lingfield (8f, AW). Off 6 months. Up in trip and he's not yet exposed. Didn't beat many in four starts last year; transformation needed back from 190 days off.
3 3rd (2) (16/1 -167%) Aljadel	16/1(-167%)	(2) Aljadel 16/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. 12/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 29 days ago. May have just needed that but still has to prove her stamina beyond 1m. Dual AW winner but well beaten in both starts on turf, albeit on fast ground.
4 4th (6) (12/1 -50%) Dwynwen	12/1(-50%)	(6) Dwynwen 12/1, Fourth of 8 in novice event at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm, 250/1) 16 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut from a fair mark on that performance, Trip should be within range on handicap debut but improvement is required.
5th 5th (1) (5/6 +49%) Elforleather	5/6(+49%)	(1) Elforleather 5/6, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D (good) 9 days ago. Carries penalty but a bold follow-up bid is surely on the cards. Won over C&D nine days ago; major player despite 6lb penalty and softer ground.
6th 6th (7) (9/1 +0%) Touching Hands	9/1(+0%)	(7) Touching Hands 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, 5¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Elforleather in handicap at this C&D (good) 9 days ago. No obvious reason why she'll reverse that form. Around 6l behind Elforleather over C&D nine days ago; 6lb better off.
7th 7th (5) (4/1 -14%) Checkmeout	4/1(-14%)	(5) Checkmeout 4/1, Respectable sixth of 14 in nursery at Kempton (8f, 10/1), racing closer to pace than ideal. Off 141 days. Up in trip for top yard. Showed some ability last year; pedigree suggests this greater test of stamina will suit.

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15:18 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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ELFORLEATHER comfortably won a similar C&D event recently and a 6lb penalty probably won't be enough to anchor him if able to reproduce that level of performance. Touching Hands certainly wasn't disgraced when fourth that day and she is entitled to improve for the comeback run. Seasonal debutant Checkmeout needs to prove that she stays this far, but did produce some solid efforts in defeat during her juvenile campaign.

ELFORLEATHER showed why he'd been backed on his first 2 outings of 2024 when running out a ready winner over C&D last week and his follow-up claims under a penalty appear to be bright. Checkmeout really should have more to offer given the yard she represents so she's feared most.

The choice is CHECKMEOUT who did show ability last year and her pedigree suggests she may improve for this greater test of stamina.

15:25 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (7/2 +13%) Home Free	7/2(+13%)	(4) Home Free 7/2, Landed the odds on his third start over hurdles in 3-runner novice at Lingfield (2m, heavy). Disappointed on handicap debut at Wincanton last month though very much the type to make a chaser. Eased 3lb since underwhelming handicap hurdle debut; nephew of Graded 2m chase winner.
1 1st (5) (9/1 +50%) Stormin Crossgales	9/1(+50%)	(5) Stormin Crossgales 9/1, Headstrong sort who has yet to add to his chase debut success, pulling too hard at Ludlow 7 weeks ago. Mark continues to slide but others more solid. Dual Wincanton winner in 2022; no excuses here with trip, ground and mark all perfect.
2 2nd (8) (11/4 +69%) Stumps Or Slips	11/4(+69%)	(8) Stumps Or Slips 11/4, Winner of first 2 completed starts in this sphere and respectable effort back from a 6-month break when fourth of 8 in handicap chase at this course (19.9f, good to soft, 10/1) 45 days ago. Entitled to come on for that. 5lb higher than for the last of two wins a year ago (good); jumping still not perfect.
3 3rd (1) (4/1 +27%) Hystery Bere	4/1(+27%)	(1) Hystery Bere 4/1, Fairly useful hurdles scorer who made a winning start in this sphere in 4-runner handicap at Warwick a year ago. Mixed record since and just respectable third in this headgear at Plumpton latest, making mistakes. Back to within 1lb of mark defied on last May's chasing debut (2m); ground is fine.
4 4th (3) (2/1 +43%) One Fine Man	2/1(+43%)	(3) One Fine Man 2/1, Landed 2m handicaps at Carlisle/Ayr last February for James Moffatt. Low-key for current yard last season but much more encouragement when second at Bangor final start, closed all the way to the line. Big shout now he's back in form. Back to form with Bangor near-miss latest; still well treated on 2023's winning form.
5th 5th (6) (10/1 -43%) Force De Frap	10/1(-43%)	(6) Force De Frap 10/1, Scored at Bangor and Ludlow last term. Disappointed for the first time since chasing for the yard at Wincanton final start but type to bounce back. Slow-ground Bangor and Ludlow winner this last winter; assessor now appears in charge.
6th 6th (7) (12/1 -20%) Romanor	12/1(-20%)	(7) Romanor 12/1, Keen sort and usually held up (best delivered late). Failed to win last season but held his form pretty well at least. Off 7 months. Trip, ground and likely race shape are all perfect, but absence since October is a worry.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (14/1 -75%) Rouge Vif	14/1(-75%)	(2) Rouge Vif 14/1, High-class chaser at best but lost his way for Harry Whittington. Well below form after 11 months off when remote second at Hereford on yard debut 9 weeks ago but entitled to come on for that and mark reduced again. Second on stable debut in March, albeit beaten 23l; couldn't be certain a revival is near.

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15:25 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Hystery Bere was beaten into third in a class 3 event at Plumpton in March, but he is 2lb lower and will appreciate this drop in grade under Harry Cobden. However, the vote goes to ONE FINE MAN, who finished over five lengths clear of the third at this level at Bangor on his latest outing and he is only 3lb higher for that display. Declan Carroll's nine-year-old could be the one to beat, while Home Free warrants a market check on his chasing debut.

ONE FINE MAN turned in easily his best effort for his current stable when a close second at Bangor last month and remains on a handy mark up 3 lb. Home Free is an interesting chasing debutant and is another to consider, while Rouge Vif is obviously not the force of old, but he's at least been given a chance by the assessor.

Nephew of a 2m Graded chase winner and newly eased 3lb, HOME FREE can make a winning start over fences, ahead of One Fine Man.

15:40 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 13f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (100/1 +33%) Wynter Wildes	100/1(+33%)	(7) Wynter Wildes 100/1, Successful 3 times in handicaps during a productive 2023 campaign. Also finished a fine third in an AW listed event at Lingfield in November but has found it tougher back in handicaps on her last 2 outings, ninth of 13 at Epsom on her recent return. Looks to be up against it. Has the worst chance at the weights in this first Group attempt.
1 1st (6) (13/8 +19%) Point Lonsdale	13/8(+19%)	(6) Point Lonsdale 13/8, Showed improved form on his first 2 starts last season, making it back-to-back wins when landing the Huxley Stakes at this meeting. Campaigned mainly at Group 1 level for the remainder of the campaign and ran creditably in the Dubai Sheema Classic 40 days ago. Major player upped in trip. Won the Huxley Stakes at this meeting 12 months ago; bred to stay this new trip; respected.
2 2nd (2) (11/4 -38%) Arrest	11/4(-38%)	(2) Arrest 11/4, Looked a good prospect when winning the Chester Vase here on last season's return. After a couple of lesser efforts, back on track when successful in the Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury prior to a find second in the St Leger. Respected with his reappearance run behind him. Won the Chester Vase and second in St Leger last term; needed his Newbury reappearance run.
3 3rd (1) (4/1 +33%) Alsakib	4/1(+33%)	(1) Alsakib 4/1, Developed into a smart performer in 2023, winning 4 times including valuable handicaps at Ascot and Newmarket late in the season. Run best excused in Qatar on his final outing of the year and possibly needed the run after 4 months off at Newbury 19 days ago. Not discounted. Productive last term; may resume his progress with Newbury reappearance under his belt.
4 4th (3) (6/1 -33%) Deauville Legend	6/1(-33%)	(3) Deauville Legend 6/1, Most progressive at 3 yrs, winning twice at Group level before excellent fourth in the Melbourne Cup. Wasn't able to match that form in 3 starts last year, fourth of 6 in listed race at Windsor when last seen in August, but he could still have more to offer with blinkers now applied. Won the Great Voltigeur in 2022; good claims provided he takes well to first-time blinkers.
5th 5th (4) (10/1 +0%) Enemy	10/1(+0%)	(4) Enemy 10/1, Has looked as good as ever this year, returning to winning ways in minor event at Southwell in January. Only narrowly denied in Saudi Arabia next time, before being left poorly placed when mid-field in the Dubai Gold Cup 40 days ago. Can give another good account. Retains ability aged seven but is still seeking first Group win after many attempts.
6th 6th (5) (40/1 -100%) L'astronome	40/1(-100%)	(5) L'astronome 40/1, Smart performer in France and made an encouraging stable debut when third in listed race at this course in September. However, has gone backwards from that effort in 2 starts since, off 6 months (had a wind op) ahead of finishing down the field in a Newbury handicap 20 days ago. Posted his best British effort at Chester but this is a difficult task on the figures.

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15:40 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 13f Race Class Flow

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

Last year's Chester Vase hero ARREST comes into this contest on the back of an underwhelming return to action when only seventh in the John Porter at Newbury. That run was arguably too bad to be true and he is a class act on his day, so he is well worth another chance. Point Lonsdale, who landed the Huxley Stakes at this meeting 12 months ago, is the top-rated in the field and has his first attempt at the distance, while Deauville Legend tries first-time blinkers and is another to note.

A winner at this meeting last year, POINT LONSDALE has been running to a similar level of form in Group 1 races since, setting the pace when finishing mid-field in the Dubai Sheema Classic on his latest outing, so he is taken to resume winning ways as he goes up in trip. Arrest was also successful here 12 months ago and is feared most, ahead of Deauville Legend.

Last year's Chester Vase and Huxley Stakes winners are set for an interesting clash. ARREST gets the vote over Point Lonsdale.

15:45 Gowran Park Handicap 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (6/1 +14%) Lan Cinnte	6/1(+14%)	(2) Lan Cinnte 6/1, Fifteenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 16/1) 52 days ago. Comeback Curragh run was her first start on heavy and inconclusive; yard in good form.
(10) (16/1 -33%) Everylittlestep	16/1(-33%)	(10) Everylittlestep 16/1, Course winner. Last of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, soft, 10/1) 15 days ago. Better than comeback run suggests and dropped 3lb so don't rule out.
1 1st (4) (7/2 +22%) Simply Sideways	7/2(+22%)	(4) Simply Sideways 7/2, C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 16 in handicap (12/1) at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 19 days ago, better placed than most. Has good chance on form. Just respectable runs this season; bit to find but don't rule out.
2 2nd (7) (7/2 +56%) Independent Expert	7/2(+56%)	(7) Independent Expert 7/2, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Cork in March. 14/1, creditable eighth of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 19 days ago, never nearer. Respected. . Not clear run at Curragh so remains a leading player.
3 3rd (1) (5/2 +38%) Fast Tara	5/2(+38%)	(1) Fast Tara 5/2, 9/1, first run since leaving John Patrick Murtagh when creditable fifth of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 19 days ago, well positioned. Looks competitive on form. Likes it heavy, recent Curragh run makes her a major player off same mark.
4 4th (3) (8/1 +20%) Lady Lunette	8/1(+20%)	(3) Lady Lunette 8/1, C&D winner. Fourteenth of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 40/1) 19 days ago, not clear run. C&D maiden winner but recent form on heavy doesn't augur well.
5th 5th (8) (20/1 +39%) Queenie St Clair	20/1(+39%)	(8) Queenie St Clair 20/1, 33/1 and visored for 1st time, sixteenth of 21 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 18 days ago. Hood back on. No better than midfield in three runs for this yard and hard to fancy despite reduced mark.
6th 6th (6) (9/2 -29%) Perfect Poise	9/2(-29%)	(6) Perfect Poise 9/2, 8/1, good second of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 32 days ago. Can give a good account. Career-high on last month's seasonal debut when only denied final strides at Leopardstown.
7th 7th (9) (66/1 -100%) Belles Feuilles	66/1(-100%)	(9) Belles Feuilles 66/1, 66/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Cork (10.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Best French form over further; recent form none too encouraging.
8th 8th (5) (18/1 +10%) First Snow Moon	18/1(+10%)	(5) First Snow Moon 18/1, Eleventh of 16 in handicap at Chantilly (9.4f, 27/1). Off 177 days. First run for yard after leaving S. Wattel. French winner for whom encouraging jockey booking for yard debut and market informative.

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15:45 Gowran Park Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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FAST TARA could be up to defying top weight. She kept very good company since winning her maiden in Cork last year and wasn't beaten far into fifth in a valuable handicap at the Curragh on her first start for Joseph O'Brien last month. She holds a Group 2 entry for this month. Independent Expert was only just behind her in eighth in that aforementioned race and has to be respected, while Perfect Poise was only collared close home in Leopardstown and improvement should be forthcoming. First Snow Moon won a fillies' maiden in France almost a year ago and the market should be informative ahead of her Irish debut.

SIMPLY SIDEWAYS and Fast Tara weren't beaten far in a better race than this at the Curragh last time so both are likely to go well, the former shading the vote. Perfect Poise was a good second at Leopardstown on her comeback and is another to consider.

Although raisd 4lb for her recent Leopardstown second PERFECT POISE can land a second career win

15:53 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (33/1 -230%) Foinix	33/1(-230%)	(7) Foinix 33/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/1 and blinkered for first time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 7 days ago, hampered. Visor back on. Runner-up on AW this year but recent efforts short of that level.
1 1st (1) (2/1 +27%) Chinthurst	2/1(+27%)	(1) Chinthurst 2/1, Winner here over 9.9f. 6/4, very good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good) 9 days ago, doing too much too soon. Cheekpieces on first time and he's clearly in excellent nick. In good form here this spring, winning over 1m2f and second at this trip; headgear added.
2 2nd (6) (7/2 +36%) Calshot Spit	7/2(+36%)	(6) Calshot Spit 7/2, Creditable second of 8 in handicap (11/4) at Doncaster (14.5f, soft) 12 days ago. Expected to remain competitive at this level. Runner-up over 1m6f last twice and this trip might suit even better; should go well.
3 3rd (5) (2/1 +67%) Basilette	2/1(+67%)	(5) Basilette 2/1, Gambled on and shaped well when third of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, heavy) 4 days ago, finding test too much having also been denied a clear run. Major player back in trip. Stamina seemed stretched when third over 1m6f on Sunday; this trip looks more suitable.
4 4th (2) (13/2 -8%) Hill Spirit	13/2(-8%)	(2) Hill Spirit 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Seventh of 8 in novice event (150/1) at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut and this trip will suit. Hurdle winner who could leave previous Flat form behind now handicapping up in trip.
5th 5th (10) (18/1 -80%) Iconic Mover	18/1(-80%)	(10) Iconic Mover 18/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 14/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f). Off 7 months. Cheekpieces on first time. Yet to win but has placed form, including this race last year; cheekpieces on first time.
6th 6th (3) (25/1 -317%) Hotspur Harry	25/1(-317%)	(3) Hotspur Harry 25/1, Unreliable individual. Two wins from 42 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Chelmsford City (10f) 70 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Cheekpieces back on. Last win in June 2022 and might find one or two too strong back on turf after short break.
7th 7th (4) (33/1 -175%) Roman Tempest	33/1(-175%)	(4) Roman Tempest 33/1, Course winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (10f, heavy, 11/1) 12 days ago. Should run closer to form with that under his belt. Course win last autumn but well beaten on recent reappearance.
8th 8th (9) (50/1 -317%) Native Melody	50/1(-317%)	(9) Native Melody 50/1, Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (9.9f, good, 20/1) 19 days ago. Should be sharper for the run. May have needed course reappearance; won off 4lb higher on fast turf last year; up in trip.
9th 9th (8) (66/1 -450%) Mi Sueno	66/1(-450%)	(8) Mi Sueno 66/1, Modest winner over 2m over hurdles. Sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Kempton (16f, good, 20/1) 17 days ago. Makes handicap Flat debut. No show in four Flat runs earlier in career but two hurdle wins this year provide hope.

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15:53 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

CHINTHURST found only one too strong when attempting to complete a Brighton brace over C&D last week. Jim Boyle's four-year-old is a standing dish at the seaside venue and can make the most of running off 1lb lower than his revised rating. Calshot Spit has hit the crossbar on his last couple of starts and drops in trip, as does Basilette, who had to settle for third when the subject of a Salisbury gamble last weekend. Winning hurdler Hill Spirit could be fairly treated on his handicap bow.

CHINTHURST is back in top form at this venue in recent weeks, arguably doing a shade too much too soon when second over C&D last week. From the same mark in a slightly weaker band of handicap he makes plenty of appeal. Basilette is back over a more suitable trip and is of major interest on her Salisbury run on Sunday, with Calshot Spit completing the shortlist.

The drop back to 1m4f should suit CALSHOT SPIT (nap) so he's preferred to Chinthurst and Hill Spirit.

16:00 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (3/1 +33%) Testflight	3/1(+33%)	(9) Testflight 3/1, This mark is a fair one based on bits and pieces of form and bettered his chase debut display when third of 9 at Wincanton on latest start in October. Still, it's hard to ignore the fact that his record stands at 0-14 overall. Signed off with respectable third in the autumn; contender if tuned up after break.
1 1st (6) (7/1 -8%) Flemen's Tipple	7/1(-8%)	(6) Flemen's Tipple 7/1, Runner-up a few times over hurdles but yet to threaten in this sphere and he's probably worth taking on, for all that the booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye. Ended last season with some poor efforts and is yet to convince as a chaser.
2 2nd (2) (4/1 -60%) Samtara	4/1(-60%)	(2) Samtara 4/1, Improved over hurdles last spring, winning a Hereford handicap before finishing a fine second of 13 at Cheltenham. Not in the same form since, including returned to this sphere on his last 3 starts, but his mark is on the slide and he'll be a threat if coping with this step back up in trip. Has modest strike-rate but ran well for a long way at Exeter last month; not ruled out.
3 3rd (4) (9/2 +78%) Dunworley	9/2(+78%)	(4) Dunworley 9/2, Made the frame in several points and fair second on hunter chase debut in May of last year. However, he's failed to build on that since and is essentially opposable. Second in C&D hunter chase last May but has not shown a great deal since.
4 4th (8) (7/2 +42%) Chantilly Rose	7/2(+42%)	(8) Chantilly Rose 7/2, No great shakes over hurdles but she's in good hands and it'll be interesting to see which way this 7-y-o goes in the betting now upped in trip for this chase debut. Soundly beaten in both handicap hurdles but Dan Skelton is persisting with her.
5th 5th (1) (10/3 +17%) Let's Go Amigo	10/3(+17%)	(1) Let's Go Amigo 10/3, Winless following 8 attempts over hurdles but was arguably unlucky not to land a handicap at Ludlow in that sphere last spring. Wouldn't need to improve much for the switch to fences in order to have a say in the finish. Ended last year with two below-par hurdle runs; makes chasing debut after five-month break.
6th 6th (3) (15/2 -50%) What A Steal	15/2(-50%)	(3) What A Steal 15/2, Third in a Wincanton maiden hurdle last February and shaped pretty well back from a break/wind op when sixth in a 15-runner Doncaster handicap in November. Subsequent effort at Market Rasen was poor but could be a factor if able to get back on track now switched to fences with cheekpieces added. 0-6 over hurdles but ran quite well two starts ago; up in trip for chasing debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (22/1 -10%) Rum Cove	22/1(-10%)	(7) Rum Cove 22/1, Will need to leave his low-key hurdles exploits behind if he's to make a successful start over fences here. Well beaten on handicap hurdle debut; remains unexposed; now makes chasing debut.

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16:00 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

LET'S GO AMIGO has failed to fire on each of his last two starts over the smaller obstacles but he now makes his chasing debut off a career-low mark. Kim Bailey's gelding has cheekpieces reapplied and he just shades the vote ahead of Samtara, who was dropped 3lb for his fourth at Exeter last month. Testflight hit the frame at Wincanton when last seen in October and could also have a say on his return to the fray.

If LET'S GO AMIGO takes to fences at the first time of asking he could be the answer in a race devoid of a standout candidate. Kim Bailey's charge was a good third in a Ludlow handicap hurdle off a 3 lb higher mark last spring, a race he may well have won but for encountering traffic problems at a crucial stage. Chantilly Rose didn't show much over hurdles but she wouldn't be the first from this yard to improve for the switch to fences, while Samtara and What A Steal are others to consider.

It's hard to build a strong case for any of these but SAMTARA ended last season with two fairly good efforts, and is well handicapped.

16:10 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (12/1 +14%) Parlando	12/1(+14%)	(2) Parlando 12/1, Useful sort who scored in Bahrain in February but was some way below form at Doncaster back in this country. Short break since but others are more appealing. Did well in Bahrain over winter but only midfield in Lincoln back in Britain.
1 1st (6) (8/1 +20%) Tony Montana	8/1(+20%)	(6) Tony Montana 8/1, Fairly useful sort who produced a better effort for this stable when third at Chelmsford 6 months ago. Well treated if he's tune up for this return and the draw should help. 1m2f novice winner; best run in handicaps when third on AW in November; capable when fresh.
2 2nd (7) (9/1 +10%) Loyal Touch	9/1(+10%)	(7) Loyal Touch 9/1, Scored at Newcastle in March and gave it another good go from the front there last time, finding only one too strong. Can make his presence felt if not hassled for the lead. Arrives in form from AW; just as good on turf; this track could suit front-running style.
3 3rd (10) (4/1 -14%) Crystal Mariner	4/1(-14%)	(10) Crystal Mariner 4/1, Landed 10f maiden at Newcastle in May before very good third of 9 in minor event at Redcar. Seemed amiss at Newmarket next time and not seen for 9 months since. Expert handler could get him back on track and he's the type to make a better 4yo. Lightly raced 4yo who reappears after gelding and wind operations; betting interesting.
4 4th (5) (12/1 -50%) Pearl Eye	12/1(-50%)	(5) Pearl Eye 12/1, Tasted success 4 times on turf at up to 8.5f last year and returned better than ever to edge ahead late at Pontefract on return 8 days ago. Should go well again under a penalty. Four 1m wins in 2023 and went in again on reappearance; proven over C&D; shortlisted.
5th 5th (11) (80/1 -21%) Selwan	80/1(-21%)	(11) Selwan 80/1, First run since leaving Alan King when seventh of 9 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, heavy, 100/1) 12 days ago. Back up in trip but needs to prove that he retains ability. Useful on Flat in France but no show in Britain, including hurdles and recent yard debut.
6th 6th (8) (9/1 -20%) Baryshnikov	9/1(-20%)	(8) Baryshnikov 9/1, Ended long-losing run when landing 6-runner handicap at Redcar (10f, soft) 7 days ago. Carries penalty and remains fairly treated on his best form but he's the sort that needs plenty to go his way round a track like this. Scored at Redcar last week and has won twice at this meeting, including this in 2021.
7th 7th (4) (11/2 +27%) Dream Harder	11/2(+27%)	(4) Dream Harder 11/2, Creditable 4 lengths third of 9 to Intinso in handicap at Wolverhampton on penultimate start and wasn't seen to best effect when down the field at Kempton last time. Would need everything to drop right if he's to make an impact. Course winner last summer but wasn't at his best on AW latest.
8th 8th (12) (8/1 +56%) Toshizou	8/1(+56%)	(12) Toshizou 8/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Pontefract (10f, heavy) 17 days ago. Not in top form and others make more appeal. Beaten 19 times since winning in 2020 and well-held fifth back on turf latest.
9th 9th (3) (14/1 -56%) Al Rufaa	14/1(-56%)	(3) Al Rufaa 14/1, Shaped well at Wolverhampton on penultimate outing, then wasn't seen to best effect at Lingfield last time. Remains well treated on old form and is very much one to consider back from a break. Well behind Inspiritus at Lingfield on Good Friday; others more persuasive back on turf.
10th 10th (9) (100/1 -100%) Al Zaraqaan	100/1(-100%)	(9) Al Zaraqaan 100/1, Known more as a useful chaser nowadays and didn't fire back on the Flat at Wolverhampton 54 days ago. Prolific under both codes; well held on AW in March but he has a lower mark on turf.
11th 11th (1) (7/2 +13%) Inspiritus	7/2(+13%)	(1) Inspiritus 7/2, Boasts a steadily progressive profile and doubled his tally for the year in impressive fashion at Lingfield 41 days ago, tanking through the race. Looks the one to beat back on turf. Big improver in AW handicaps and sure to go well if as effective back on turf.

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16:10 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Lingfield scorer Inspiritus appreciated the removal of the hood when posting a career-best performance in late March. Roger Varian's gelding warrants respect off a 5lb higher mark and this switch to turf shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, fellow last-time-out scorer PEARL EYE may prove to be the better handicapped of the pair after winning a shade cosily at Pontefract and the four-year-old could be tough to beat if coping with the quick turnaround. Loyal Touch and Baryshnikov also enter the reckoning.

INSPIRITUS is the most progressive in this field and should get a reasonable position from stall 6, so he gets the nod over fellow last-time-out winner Pearl Eye. Al Rufaa's latest effort is best excused and he's expected to get back on track.

The style in which INSPIRITUS landed a big-field AW handicap at Lingfield suggests that a 5lb rise won't stop him if as good on turf.

16:15 Gowran Park Maiden 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (9/1 +0%) Sobriety Blue	9/1(+0%)	(7) Sobriety Blue 9/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Fourth of 8 in minor event at Dundalk (7f, 11/1) 90 days ago, fading final 100 yds. Claims of hitting the frame back from a break/returned to turf. Not sure this stamina test will suit and probably more one for handicaps in due course.
(1) (11/2 -22%) Aratayvo	11/2(-22%)	(1) Aratayvo 11/2, Much improved from debut when runner-up in a Naas maiden (7f) in September. Unable to get competitive in big field sales race at the Curragh later that month but he's probably capable of better now embarking on his 3-y-o career. Naas second last season makes him a contender if handling the conditions.
1 1st (8) (4/1 +60%) Vestigia	4/1(+60%)	(8) Vestigia 4/1, Lightly-raced colt. Creditable sixth of 15 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy, 15/2). Off 6 months. Guineas' entry ambitious but every chance here on best 2yo form.
2 2nd (4) (50/1 -127%) Judge Me Not	50/1(-127%)	(4) Judge Me Not 50/1, Once-raced colt. 14/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at Dundalk (6f) on debut 26 days ago. Probably one for later on. Never counted on last month's Dundalk debut, likely to need more time.
3 3rd (2) (6/5 +60%) Ata Rangi	6/5(+60%)	(2) Ata Rangi 6/5, Twice-raced gelding. Fourth of 18 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to soft, 4/1) 13 days ago, not unduly punished. Open to further improvement. Promising Cork comeback run and won't need to improve too much to play a major role here.
4 4th (13) (18/1 +10%) Punta Coco	18/1(+10%)	(13) Punta Coco 18/1, Thrice-raced filly. Last of 10 in maiden (18/1) at Dundalk (7f) 26 days ago, weakening before final 1f and eased off. Not one to write off given she had shaped with promise on her previous run in January. Some Dundalk promise but likely more one for handicaps.
5th 5th (11) (20/1 -25%) Gangster Granny	20/1(-25%)	(11) Gangster Granny 20/1, Holy Roman Emperor filly who improved on debut form when sixth of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 28/1) in October. In good hands and likely to do better again but she's probably one for handicaps. Two ordinary Dundalk runs at two; eligible for a mark after this.
6th 6th (12) (5/2 -25%) Miss Tapley	5/2(-25%)	(12) Miss Tapley 5/2, Promising type. 8/15, third of 8 in maiden at this course (7f, heavy) 16 days ago, outpaced 2f out and keeping on. Step up to 1m promises to be in her favour on that evidence and she's one to be interested in. Comeback run here last month bit disappointing but step up in trip will suit here.
7th 7th (6) (28/1 -12%) Narragansett	28/1(-12%)	(6) Narragansett 28/1, €21,000 yearling, Inns of Court gelding. Closely related to useful 6f-8.3f winner Yorkshire Dales, and half-brother to smart 5f/6f winner Justice Day and 5f/6f winner Sounds of Spring. Makes appeal on paper and betting may guide as to expectations. Newcomer worth a market check although seemingly the stable second-choice.
8th 8th (5) (50/1 -52%) Mark's One	50/1(-52%)	(5) Mark's One 50/1, Twice-raced gelding. 125/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 19 days ago, not knocked about. Type yard do well with in handicaps. Curragh run a small step in the right direction; eligible for a mark after this.
9th 9th (9) (80/1 -21%) You Played Well	80/1(-21%)	(9) You Played Well 80/1, €5,000 yearling, Harzand gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to US multiple 6f minor stakes winner Candy Bites. Likely best watched on debut. Cheaply bought yearling best watched on debut.
10th 10th (10) (50/1 -25%) Boskill Carmel	50/1(-25%)	(10) Boskill Carmel 50/1, Once-raced filly. Seventh of 12 in maiden (25/1) at this C&D (heavy) on debut 16 days ago, never better than midfield. Passed over here. Never counted on C&D debut last month, probably best watched for now.
11th 11th (3) (125/1 -89%) Gallopy Gallopy	125/1(-89%)	(3) Gallopy Gallopy 125/1, €15,000 yearling, Cable Bay gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including temperamental winner up to 11.5f Jackamundo and 2-y-o 7f winner Ballycommon. Wears tongue strap. Tongue-tied for debut and likely to benefit for the experience.

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16:15 Gowran Park Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ATA RANGI made a promising debut on testing ground in a 20-runner maiden at the Curragh last back-end and the Henry de Bromhead-trained gelding also shaped well when reappearing again over a mile at Cork last month. Aratayvo's second to Bright Stripes in a Naas maiden last year received a timely boost when the winner landed the Tetrarch Stakes at the Curragh on Monday, while Miss Tapley is another for the shortlist having been placed on both outings over seven furlongs including when third behind Buttermere Ridge here last month. Vestigia and Sobriety Blue are others to note in a competitive maiden.

MISS TAPLEY found the test inadequate when third on her return over 7f here 16 days ago and with this step up to 1m very much in her favour on that evidence, she looks to hold sound claims with the prospect of more to come. Aratayvo and Ata Rangi are others to consider.

Bred to stay further, these testing conditions shoud suit ATA RANGI

16:23 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (4/1 -20%) Voodoo Ray	4/1(-20%)	(4) Voodoo Ray 4/1, 5/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this course (6f, good) 9 days ago. Has to be taken seriously under a penalty. 5lb penalty for his win here nine days ago, but slower ground perhaps a bigger issue.
2 2nd (7) (5/1 +0%) Mudlahhim	5/1(+0%)	(7) Mudlahhim 5/1, 5/2, creditable 2½ lengths fourth of 8 to Heer's Sadie in handicap at this C&D (good) 8 days ago. Now 5 lb better off with that rival and he's a live each-way contender. Not far behind a couple of these here last time, but 0-17 on turf; opposable.
3 3rd (6) (15/2 -88%) Heer's Sadie	15/2(-88%)	(6) Heer's Sadie 15/2, 6/1, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner C&D handicap (good) 8 days ago by length from Adace. That was her third C&D success and she should give another good account under a penalty. Last three wins have come over C&D on good or faster ground, but handles soft.
4 4th (1) (25/1 -56%) We'renotreallyhere	25/1(-56%)	(1) We'renotreallyhere 25/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Leicester (6f, heavy, 50/1) 12 days ago. Chance on old form but hard to warm to based on recent evidence. Shown nothing in three starts for this yard since returning in March; hard to recommend.
5th 5th (2) (7/2 +42%) Adace	7/2(+42%)	(2) Adace 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 7/1, good length second of 8 to Heer's Sadie in handicap at this C&D (good) 8 days ago. Expected to be bang there once again. C&D winner and second off this mark here last time, but needs the ground to dry out.
6th 6th (9) (6/1 +25%) No Turning Back	6/1(+25%)	(9) No Turning Back 6/1, Blinkered for 1st time, below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 10/1) 29 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Down to an attractive mark and she merits consideration. Record over C&D reads 224, but now 0-14 and is unraced on ground softer than good.
7th 7th (5) (13/2 +28%) Hul Ah Bah Loo	13/2(+28%)	(5) Hul Ah Bah Loo 13/2, Below form eighth of 14 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 29 days ago, left poorly placed. Others make more appeal. 2-34 with both wins on AW, but did run well on a yielding surface in Ireland.
8th 8th (11) (14/1 -40%) Lupset Flossy Pop	14/1(-40%)	(11) Lupset Flossy Pop 14/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 68 days ago. Place possibilities. 1-27 and best turf efforts have come on fast ground.
9th 9th (12) (50/1 -52%) Fast Flo	50/1(-52%)	(12) Fast Flo 50/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 28/1, last of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Now 0-23 and failed to beat a rival on last month's reappearance.
10th 10th (3) (50/1 -213%) Fly The Nest	50/1(-213%)	(3) Fly The Nest 50/1, 33/1, last of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 76 days ago and he's readily passed over, despite the presence of Silvestre De Sousa in the saddle. 0-12 on turf and best watched after another 76 days off unless market says otherwise.
11th 11th (10) (22/1 -57%) Pontius	22/1(-57%)	(10) Pontius 22/1, Last of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Bath (8f, soft) 11 days ago and looks set for another struggle. 0-13; needs a resurgence and too much to prove on balance.
12th 12th (13) (50/1 -52%) Carry On Aitch	50/1(-52%)	(13) Carry On Aitch 50/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Hooded for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good, 50/1) 19 days ago. Hard to fancy. 1-22 and well beaten on her return to turf over C&D last time.
13th 13th (8) (40/1 -100%) Primrose Maid	40/1(-100%)	(8) Primrose Maid 40/1, 33/1, last of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago. That run may have been needed and she wouldn't be without a chance if reproducing the pick of her 2023 form. Has failed to beat a rival in both starts since winning at Yarmouth last September.
14th 14th (14) (100/1 -100%) College Wizard	100/1(-100%)	(14) College Wizard 100/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 150/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 26 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Significantly back down in trip and others are more persuasive. Twice placed last year, but now 0-17 and has shown little lately.

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16:23 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Voodoo Ray showed the benefit of a winter break when making a successful comeback here last week. His penalty leaves him vulnerable, with similar comments applying to Heer's Sadie, who struck over C&D a day later. ADACE was just a length back in second on that occasion and, at the revised weights, she can gain her revenge. Mudlahhim, fourth as favourite, doesn't have too much ground to make up on them and is another to consider.

The key to this race could be the result of the C&D handicap last week in which ADACE was beaten a length by Heer's Sadie, with Mudlahhim not far away in fourth. Heer's Sadie clearly likes it here and should be on the premises once again but Adace is armed with a 5 lb pull, which tilts the scales in his favour. Voodoo Ray and No Turning Back are others for the shortlist.

Preference is for HEER'S SADIE whose four wins have come on good and faster ground, but she was twice placed on soft here last autumn.

16:30 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (9/4 +92%) Step Ahead	9/4(+92%)	(9) Step Ahead 9/4, Walk In The Park gelding out of a useful one for connections. Rare runner for trainer and interesting. Out of a bumper/seven-time mares' hurdle winner (two Listed); shrewd yard; intriguing.
(8) (11/1 -38%) Sayva	11/1(-38%)	(8) Sayva 11/1, €35,000 3-y-o, Harzand gelding. Half-brother to dual bumper winner/useful hurdler Saylavee, stays 3m, and fair chaser Cool Country. Dam useful 2¼m-21f hurdle winner. Half-brother won two bumpers this time two years ago; ought to enter calculations.
(10) (80/1 -21%) Lynda's Pet	80/1(-21%)	(10) Lynda's Pet 80/1, Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Pauls Hill (21f-3¼m winner, by Marienbard) and fairly useful hurdler Starsky (3m-3¼m winner, by Shantou). Unplaced sole start in Irish points (Mar 2023). Unseen since down the field in an Irish point in March 2023, and might just need this.
1 1st (4) (3/1 +70%) The Long Point	3/1(+70%)	(4) The Long Point 3/1, £60,000 Kingston Hill gelding. Third sole start in Irish points (Nov 2023). Near-3l third on sole Irish point start (3m, yielding); check market on British debut.
2 2nd (6) (18/1 +28%) My Boy Aaron	18/1(+28%)	(6) My Boy Aaron 18/1, Modest form in bumpers, still needed experience at Taunton 4 weeks ago. Vulnerable. Doesn't win this on the evidence of two bumpers so far, albeit on rather deeper ground.
3 3rd (2) (9/2 +55%) John Barbour	9/2(+55%)	(2) John Barbour 9/2, Yeats gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser St Barts, and half-brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Gidleigh Park. Lots to like on paper. Dam and half-brother (Grade 2 hurdler Gidleigh Park) both won bumpers; worth considering.
4 4th (7) (6/4 +57%) Octo Gane	6/4(+57%)	(7) Octo Gane 6/4, €52,000 3-y-o, Muhtathir gelding. Dam French hurdler/chase winner up to 2¼m. Lots of Flat middle-distance winning prowess in the immediate family; respected on debut.
5th 5th (3) (40/1 +20%) Midnight Sting	40/1(+20%)	(3) Midnight Sting 40/1, Bred for stamina and has shaped that way in Fakenham bumpers. Failed to build on November's mildly promising Fakenham third back there at Easter (good).
6th 6th (5) (33/1 +34%) Kilos Kelos	33/1(+34%)	(5) Kilos Kelos 33/1, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler El Champo and fair 2m hurdle winner Fia Fuinidh. 12/1, hinted at ability on debut at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. Lots more needed. Didn't last home on last month's Wincanton bumper debut (1m7f, good); may need more time.
7th 7th (11) (15/2 -50%) Dawn Parade	15/2(-50%)	(11) Dawn Parade 15/2, Soldier of Fortune filly. Dam bumper/fairly useful 17f-21f hurdle winner (stayed 25f) for connections. Of obvious interest on debut. Out of a Worcester bumper winner (good) for the Skeltons; looks among the likelier ones.
8th 8th (1) (8/1 -129%) Berliath	8/1(-129%)	(1) Berliath 8/1, £65,000 Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser On The Slopes. Easy to back, already had a breathing operation and looked badly in need of the experience on debut at Taunton 10 weeks ago. Could prove a different proposition this time. Early reminders when 33l third on Taunton debut (soft); needs to have learned plenty.

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16:30 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Berliath finished a well-beaten third behind a stablemate who went on to acquit himself well in Aintree's Grade 2 bumper on his Taunton introduction. He will be expected to step forward, but maybe THE LONG POINT can make a successful start to his Rules career because the form of his point-to-point third in Ireland seems decent. He sold for 60,000 pounds after it, not much more than Octo Gane changed hands for as a three-year-old. Sayva, John Barbour and Dawn Parade are other interesting first-timers.

BERLIATH may leave his Taunton form behind and could be the way to go. Dawn Parade and Step Ahead are a couple of the interesting newcomers.

Don Cantillon's first rules runner since a debut bumper winner in autumn 2022, STEP AHEAD is taken ahead of Octo Gane.

16:35 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (4/5 -19%) Tiger Bay Queen	4/5(-19%)	(3) Tiger Bay Queen 4/5, Useful winner at 16f in bumpers. Won 9-runner listed bumper at Fairyhouse (16.4f, soft, 11/1) by 7 lengths from Miss Agusta, travelling strongly. Makes hurdles debut fitted with a hood and she could be a nice hurdles recruit. Didn't go unbacked when winning a Listed bumper for mares at Fairyhouse 13 months ago.
(19) (12/1 +25%) Intertwine	12/1(+25%)	(19) Intertwine 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Thurles (16.1f, soft) on hurdles bow. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Ms Margaret Mullins. RESERVE. Reserve; promising bumper form on good; ground was soft when tailed off hurdle debut.
(6) (40/1 +20%) Book Early	40/1(+20%)	(6) Book Early 40/1, Doyen mare. Dam unraced. Dam is from the family of high-class staying hurdler Nomadic Way.
(2) (50/1 -52%) Queen Of Seduction	50/1(-52%)	(2) Queen Of Seduction 50/1, Fairly useful winner at 12f on Flat. First run since leaving Mrs J. Harrington when creditable sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.7f, good to soft, 9/1) 17 days ago Dual Flat winner but 0-4 over hurdles and well held off a modest mark last time.
1 1st (14) (12/1 +25%) Slip Jig	12/1(+25%)	(14) Slip Jig 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 14/1, fifth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) on hurdles bow 21 days ago. Positives to take from all three runs but still has to step up; may appreciate further.
2 2nd (7) (14/1 +44%) Fair Damsel	14/1(+44%)	(7) Fair Damsel 14/1, Sixth of 18 in handicap at Galway (11.8f, heavy, 9/4), not ideally placed. Off 6 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Modest Flat maiden who finished tailed off on last summer's hurdle debut.
3 3rd (17) (33/1 +67%) Spanish Maid	33/1(+67%)	(17) Spanish Maid 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 125/1, seventh of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 35 days ago. RESERVE. Reserve; running well when falling late on at Fairyhouse but not shown much otherwise.
4 4th (1) (4/1 +60%) Disco Dancer	4/1(+60%)	(1) Disco Dancer 4/1, Fair winner at 17f in bumpers. 25/1, tailed-off last of 7 to Familiar Dreams in listed bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 40 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Tailed off in two Listed bumpers but posted an RPR of 110 in winning at Down Royal.
5th 5th (9) (5/1 +75%) Late Vocation	5/1(+75%)	(9) Late Vocation 5/1, Modest hurdler. 12/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, heavy) 154 days ago, behind when pulled up before 2 out. Her Galway fourth was encouraging but then pulled up in a low-grade handicap.
6th 6th (11) (250/1 -67%) Onebrightbluerose	250/1(-67%)	(11) Onebrightbluerose 250/1, Pulled up in novice hurdle (125/1) at Limerick (24f, heavy) 60 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Tailed off, pulled up and twice a faller in her four runs over hurdles; looks limited.
7th 7th (15) (5/2 +50%) Smiling Bess	5/2(+50%)	(15) Smiling Bess 5/2, Fair hurdler. Creditable fourth of 11 in novice hurdle (4/1) at Cork (19f, heavy) 39 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Should be on the premises. Ability in bumpers and has improved for going over hurdles, beaten about 5l in maidens.
8th 8th (12) (10/3 +49%) Russellsbelle	10/3(+49%)	(12) Russellsbelle 10/3, Fair hurdler. First run since leaving Paul O'Flynn when good third of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft, 18/1) 18 days ago. One to consider. Went close in a maiden here 12 months ago and again on her return from a break at Tramore.
9th 9th (10) (25/1 +38%) Nelson's Lady	25/1(+38%)	(10) Nelson's Lady 25/1, €20,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson mare. 20,000 euros 3yo; third foal; half-sister to 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner Almost Gotaway.
10th 10th (16) (66/1 -100%) Thequeenof Spikle	66/1(-100%)	(16) Thequeenof Spikle 66/1, Ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft, 80/1) on NH debut 18 days ago. Bred to stay further and was outpaced when it mattered in 2m maiden on yielding at Tramore.
11th 11th (8) (40/1 +0%) Jampot Lane	40/1(+0%)	(8) Jampot Lane 40/1, Kalanisi mare. Dam winning pointer. Wears tongue strap. Sixth foal; half-sister to point winner Platinum Ben; dam point winner.
12th 12th (4) (25/1 -79%) True Light	25/1(-79%)	(4) True Light 25/1, Winner in bumper at Tramore in April 2022. Off over 2 years. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins. Debut winner but then finished last in a Grade 3 bumper; since left Willie Mullins.
13th 13th (5) (22/1 +33%) Aurora Gray Lady	22/1(+33%)	(5) Aurora Gray Lady 22/1, Kingston Hill mare. Half-sister to French hurdler Lawrence Collins. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart hurdler (stayed 2½m) Ch'tibello. Fourth foal; half-sister to French 2m1f-2m4f hurdle winner Lawrence Collins.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (66/1 +34%) Sefarina	66/1(+34%)	(13) Sefarina 66/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good). Off 11 months. Fairly uncompetitive in six Flat runs and the same again in her two hurdles.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (18) (80/1 +20%) Silaire	80/1(+20%)	(18) Silaire 80/1, Quest For Peace mare. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including 9.7f-12.5f winner Greenpanda. Dam unraced. Wears hood. RESERVE. Reserve; tenth foal; half-sister to a couple of middle-distance winners on the Flat.

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16:35 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

TIGER BAY QUEEN hasn't run since winning a Listed bumper in April 2023 and is fragile, but her novice status might have been preserved for this fresh new season, which is encouraging. She has clearly had training issues and indeed returned from 436 days off to win at Fairyhouse, but is just a six-year-old and can do well over hurdles. Russellsbelle has a race-fitness edge and ran well at Tramore recently. She will be suited by drying ground and today she again receives weight from previous winners, but should struggle to beat an on-song selection. Smiling Bess is out of a Grade 1-placed mare and while her recent form is on testing ground, has form on yielding.

TIGER BAY QUEEN put up a useful performance when winning a listed bumper last spring and while she's not been seen since, she could easily outclass these on hurdles debut fitted with a hood. Smiling Bess and Russellsbelle set a fair standard.

The interesting runner is TIGER BAY QUEEN who has been recruited by JP McManus since easily winning a Listed bumper 13 months ago.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
(11) (5/2 -67%) Lud'or	5/2(-67%)	(11) Lud'or 5/2, Third foal, dam (h106) hurdle winner, also 10.5f-12.5f winner on Flat. Fairly useful form over hurdles, improved from debut when ¾-length second of 11 to Kara Diamond in juvenile at Auteuil second and final start in 2023/24 for E. Grall in France. That form sets the standard. Solid second (behind useful sort) at Auteuil last June; leading contender on British debut.
(8) (9/2 -29%) Just Gino	9/2(-29%)	(8) Just Gino 9/2, Bought for £100,000 after winning sole start in Irish points in March and shaped as if better for the run on his hurdle/Rules debut at Bangor, racing freely and fading. That form has worked out and he can improve a lot. Irish point winner; beaten favourite at Bangor but that race has thrown up winners.
(4) (10/1 +0%) Gasmani	10/1(+0%)	(4) Gasmani 10/1, Getaway gelding who was successful on last of 3 starts in points and built on an encouraging Rules debut when landing an 8-runner bumper at Newcastle in March. Found out in a better race at Ayr. Record includes wins in point and bumper; one of the main form contenders.
1 1st (13) (10/3 +17%) Wales	10/3(+17%)	(13) Wales 10/3, Useful on Flat (stays 1¾m), winner twice in Germany in 2023. Left Andreas Wohler €40,000 (privately) in November, then gelded ahead of hurdles debut. Dual Flat winner in Germany and his peak RPR is very useful; interesting recruit.
2 2nd (7) (17/2 +47%) Impecunious	17/2(+47%)	(7) Impecunious 17/2, Runner-up on sole outing in point bumper and much better effort second start under Rules when fifth at Exeter 3 weeks ago. Gives the impression he'll do better in handicaps later on.
3 3rd (9) (10/11 +91%) Minella Miracle	10/11(+91%)	(9) Minella Miracle 10/11, Runner-up on last of 3 starts in Irish points but just modest form at best in bumpers for Thomas Gallagher. Since transferred to a leading stable ahead of this hurdles debut. Seven-race maiden; switches to hurdles on debut for Fergal O'Brien.
4 4th (3) (80/1 -60%) Danny's Friend	80/1(-60%)	(3) Danny's Friend 80/1, Little promise both starts in the spring, Beaten long way in both outings.
5th 5th (14) (28/1 +30%) Shibuya Song	28/1(+30%)	(14) Shibuya Song 28/1, Fair Flat winner at peak but only modest in that sphere lately and hasn't really taken to hurdling so far. Holds weak claims on her form for current stable.
6th 6th (6) (18/1 +64%) Get The Value	18/1(+64%)	(6) Get The Value 18/1, Fairly useful form in first 2 of his 3 starts in bumpers but there hasn't been much encouragement to be gleaned from his hurdling runs to date. Always behind in both attempts over hurdles.
7th 7th (12) (5/1 +17%) Scintillante	5/1(+17%)	(12) Scintillante 5/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, stays 1½m, won final start in 2023. Sold from Andrew Balding 30,000 gns later in November and possesses the raw ability to be a factor at this level. Fairly useful on Flat for Andrew Balding; possibilities provided he takes well to hurdles.
8th 8th (10) (200/1 -300%) Newton	200/1(-300%)	(10) Newton 200/1, Well held both starts in bumpers for Olly Murphy. Soundly beaten in two bumpers for Olly Murphy.
9th 9th (1) (150/1 -200%) Break Heart Hill	150/1(-200%)	(1) Break Heart Hill 150/1, No impact both starts. Needs plenty of improvement on his Exeter efforts.
10th 10th (5) (100/1 -25%) Gerrots	100/1(-25%)	(5) Gerrots 100/1, Modest Flat winner in recent times and always behind both hurdles outings. Cheekpieces on first time in this code. Has finished last in both attempts over hurdles.
11th 11th (2) (16/1 -60%) Cairo King	16/1(-60%)	(2) Cairo King 16/1, Offered a bit more on second bumper start when third at Stratford in August but that form isn't anything to get carried away with. Absent since finishing third in bumper here last August; check the betting.

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

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

LUD'OR showed plenty of promise when trained in France and was second at Auteuil when last seen in June. With that in mind, it will be no surprise if the four-year-old can make a winning debut for these connections. Just Gino was a beaten favourite on his Rules bow at Bangor but it is far too soon to be writing off this winning pointer, while Scintillante was useful on the Flat and is another to note.

LUD'OR's runner-up effort at Auteuil last summer is a solid piece of form in the context of this and in the hope he returns near that level for his new yard, he will take some stopping. Just Gino is a sure-fire improver, with Flat recruits Scintillante and Wales of interest.

In terms of hurdles form, ex-French LUD'OR holds leading claims on his latest Auteuil effort, while Just Gino is also respected.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (100/1 -150%) Trojan Storm	100/1(-150%)	(6) Trojan Storm 100/1, Showed promise initially but failed to progress on handicap bow at Wolverhampton where he was 8 lengths behind Fouroneohfever. Hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces helping to spark improvement now switched to turf. Cheekpieces go on, as he needs to leave his last three efforts well behind him.
1 1st (2) (2/1 +47%) Fouroneohfever	2/1(+47%)	(2) Fouroneohfever 2/1, Shaped well all 3 starts on the AW towards the end of last year and benefited from the step up to this trip when narrowly prevailing on his handicap bow back from a break at Wolverhampton recently. 3 lb rise almost certainly underestimates him and he's of strong interest switched to turf here. Won seasonal/handicap debut by a nose in five-runner race at Wolverhampton (1m4f); up 3lb.
2 2nd (3) (10/3 -33%) Contacto	10/3(-33%)	(3) Contacto 10/3, Wasn't seen to best effect in a Yarmouth novice on return last month and duly left that form well behind upped to this trip on recent handicap debut at Doncaster (soft) where he won by 7 lengths. The handicapper has predictably hit him hard (raised 9 lb) but further improvement is highly likely. Easily best was 7l win at Doncaster when upped to 1m4f on recent handicap debut; up 9lb.
3 3rd (1) (17/2 +53%) User Amistoso	17/2(+53%)	(1) User Amistoso 17/2, Made the frame all 3 starts in maiden/novice company as a juvenile but he was beaten 16 lengths when sixth on his return/handicap debut upped to 1¼m at Newmarket last month. Should at least come on for that run but he remains on a stiff-looking mark and big step forward needed here. Respectable 6th of 9 behind a runaway winner latest; 1m4f needs to unlock huge improvement.
4 4th (4) (14/1 +22%) Mach Ten	14/1(+22%)	(4) Mach Ten 14/1, Gelded ahead of low-key handicap debut at Doncaster in March but took a step back in the right direction when fourth in a 5-runner contest at Wolverhampton (1½m) where he was beaten just over a length. Still, he'll need to raise his game now tried in cheekpieces if he's to play a leading role. Close staying-on 4th of 5 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) unable to challenge; cheekpieces now.
5th 5th (7) (28/1 -75%) It's Not Risky	28/1(-75%)	(7) It's Not Risky 28/1, In good form at the start of the year, bagging small-field handicaps at Southwell (11f) and Wolverhampton (9.5f) before finishing a good third upped to this trip at Kempton. More will be needed back on turf if he's to regain the winning thread. Won two small-field handicaps on Tapeta (1m3f/9.4f); creditable 3rd over 1m4f on Polytrack.
6th 6th (10) (20/1 -25%) Filibustering	20/1(-25%)	(10) Filibustering 20/1, Clear signs of ability in 3 starts on the AW during the winter and improved back from a break upped to 1¾m for his handicap debut at Wetherby (soft) where he was narrowly denied. 4 lb 'well-in' here and should give a good account of himself with this drop in trip unlikely to be a major issue. Beaten a neck in recent seven-runner Class 6 at Wetherby (1m6f, soft); due to go up 4lb.
7th 7th (9) (20/1 -43%) Glistening Nights	20/1(-43%)	(9) Glistening Nights 20/1, Was knocking on the door on the AW during the winter, just touched off at Wolverhampton (9.5f) when last seen in January. Gelded since and this stiffer test should be right up his street, so he's certainly not without each-way hope back on turf. 0-8; gelded since latest outing; worth a crack at 1m4f on performance and pedigree.
8th 8th (8) (11/4 -38%) Arch Legend	11/4(-38%)	(8) Arch Legend 11/4, Left qualifying runs well behind when making a winning handicap bow at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month. Followed up in good style under a penalty at Wolverhampton and should make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick for a yard that landed 3 of the last 6 runnings of this contest. About 1m4f for wins at Windsor (good) and Wolverhampton (AW; easily made all); 6lb penalty.
9th 9th (5) (50/1 -150%) Takes Time	50/1(-150%)	(5) Takes Time 50/1, Big prices when down the field on first 2 starts at Wolverhampton last month but stepped up when finding just one too strong in a heavy-ground Haydock novice (1m) 12 days ago. May well improve now upped in trip for this handicap debut but others make more appeal all the same. 2nd latest (1m, soft); handicap debut demands a lot more but there's stamina in the family.

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16:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

CONTACTO proved a different proposition on his handicap bow when scooting away from his rivals at Doncaster. A 9lb hike in the ratings for that easy victory looks far from insurmountable and Andrew Balding's colt is taken to follow up. The biggest threat may emerge from the progressive Arch Legend, who isn't taken lightly in his quest to land a hat-trick, especially considering he is 4lb well-in. Glistening Nights is a potential improver upped further in distance.

Several upwardly mobile types on show here with ARCH LEGEND the most appealing of them. He represents a yard with a solid record in this race in recent years and, officially 4 lb ahead of the handicapper under a penalty, he is taken to complete the hat-trick following his thoroughly decisive all-the-way success at Wolverhampton last week. Fouroneohfever opened his account at the same course on his latest start and is just about second choice ahead of another last-time-out winner in Contacto.

Fouroneohfever is respected after his recent win but ARCH LEGEND can register his third win in three weeks.

16:50 Gowran Park Handicap 14f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(12) (20/1 +20%) Intend	20/1(+20%)	(12) Intend 20/1, 15/2, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, good to soft). Off 9 months and another likely best guided by the betting here. Sole win came over this trip at Navan in 2022; has been off since last July.
(14) (33/1 -65%) Burvea	33/1(-65%)	(14) Burvea 33/1, Hooded for 1st time, creditable second of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.6f, soft, 9/2) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Placed over hurdles last twice in testing ground; run well at times on the Flat; a squeak.
(16) (33/1 +0%) Mollys Glory	33/1(+0%)	(16) Mollys Glory 33/1, Fair winner at 23f over hurdles. Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 11 in maiden (100/1) at Cork (10.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Switch to handicaps rates more suitable and the market may prove a useful guide. It wasn't a bad effort in a 1m2f Cork maiden last time; of some interest on handicap debut.
(20) (66/1 +0%) Albion Princess	66/1(+0%)	(20) Albion Princess 66/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 14/1) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Reserve 2. Turf and AW winner in UK but has been regressive in this country on AW; reserve.
(21) (66/1 +0%) Primitivo	66/1(+0%)	(21) Primitivo 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f). Off 99 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Reserve 3. Well beaten in three Dundalk maidens over the winter and others make more appeal; reserve.
1 1st (1) (5/1 -25%) Barrier	5/1(-25%)	(1) Barrier 5/1, Didn't need to be at best when winning 13-runner juvenile hurdle (30/100) at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip returned to the Flat and she's worth considering. Hurdle winner last time and a fine Flat run over 1m previously; be better over this trip.
2 2nd (6) (11/2 +15%) Valleyoftheeagles	11/2(+15%)	(6) Valleyoftheeagles 11/2, 7/2 and blinkered for 1st time, very good second of 14 in handicap at this course (13.7f, soft) 15 days ago, running on and just failing. One to bear in mind with the blinkers again fitted. Close second here last time; raised 4lb for that but a player if in the same form.
3 3rd (4) (7/2 +30%) Pigeon House	7/2(+30%)	(4) Pigeon House 7/2, 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, much improved when winning 24-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) 7 days ago, always holding on. Cheekpieces again fitted and respected returned to the Flat from an appealing mark. Won over hurdles at Punchestown last week; go close if this doesn't come too soon.
4 4th (5) (6/1 +40%) Make Good	6/1(+40%)	(5) Make Good 6/1, 18/1, creditable sixth of 19 in handicap at Navan (13f, good to soft) 12 days ago, running on late. Solid effort at Navan last time and is a player if building on that; handles heavy.
5th 5th (9) (17/2 +39%) Paradise Lost	17/2(+39%)	(9) Paradise Lost 17/2, Below form fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy, 9/2) 107 days ago. Off 107 days. Fair on the Flat, bit below form on last Flat outing. Some fair Flat efforts, including over 1m4f at this course last October (hvy).
6th 6th (11) (14/1 +13%) Firm Belief	14/1(+13%)	(11) Firm Belief 14/1, 40/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 85 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Return to this trip rates a plus and conditions will hold no fears so she's one to consider from easing mark. Won a Navan handicap over this trip last October; not at his best at Dundalk lately.
7th 7th (7) (15/2 +6%) Folly Beach	15/2(+6%)	(7) Folly Beach 15/2, One win from 25 Flat runs. Creditable seventh of 19 in handicap at Navan (13f, good to soft, 8/1) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not out of things with that run behind her. Two runner-up efforts at Dundalk over the winter and not a bad return at Navan; run well.
8th 8th (13) (11/1 +45%) Ricky Bobby	11/1(+45%)	(13) Ricky Bobby 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 38 days ago. Fourth in a Curragh handicap over this trip last season; fit from hurdling; can run well.
9th 9th (3) (40/1 -100%) Inchiquin Star	40/1(-100%)	(3) Inchiquin Star 40/1, 6/1, sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, heavy). Off 7 months. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run. Hurdle winner can be a player back on the Flat if ready after her absence.
10th 10th (10) (16/1 +0%) The Truant	16/1(+0%)	(10) The Truant 16/1, First run since leaving Peter Fahey when creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (13.7f, soft, 10/1) 15 days ago, not knocked about. Not a bad comeback run/stable debut at this course last time and can be involved.
11th 11th (18) (40/1 -21%) Kashi	40/1(-21%)	(18) Kashi 40/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Sligo (13.1f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Cheekpieces back on now but others more persuasive. Maiden on the Flat and was poor at Sligo four days ago, so not easy to fancy.
12th 12th (2) (66/1 -100%) Spanish John	66/1(-100%)	(2) Spanish John 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Modest winner at 17f over hurdles. Eighth of 12 in maiden at this course (12.4f, heavy, 100/1) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form. Not a bad maiden run here last time; doesn't look particularly well handicapped.
13th 13th (8) (100/1 -100%) Kings Prince	100/1(-100%)	(8) Kings Prince 100/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 150/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 18 days ago (reportedly bled). Poor on last Flat outing. Pulled-up on hurdling debut last time; has a chance if back to form.
14th 14th (19) (100/1 -100%) Churchmouse	100/1(-100%)	(19) Churchmouse 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 100/1) 44 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Reserve 1. Best of three Dundalk maiden runs was over 1m4f; could go well; reserve.
15th 15th (17) (33/1 -106%) Highland Train	33/1(-106%)	(17) Highland Train 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, produced best effort yet when fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 44 days ago. This ease back in trip could well help now on that evidence and he remains low-mileage. Fourth in a 2m Dundalk handicap in March; can be a factor if building on that back on turf.
16th 16th (15) (28/1 -12%) Dark Miss	28/1(-12%)	(15) Dark Miss 28/1, 25/1, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (13.7f, soft) 15 days ago, no extra over 1f out. Tongue strap on 1st time and feasible to think she will be sharper with that run under her belt. Pleasing return when beaten 7l here two weeks ago; can build on that and get closer.

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16:50 Gowran Park Handicap 14f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

VALLEYOFTHEEAGLES won a maiden hurdle at Killarney this time last year on his second run back after a lengthy break and hopefully he can repeat the trick now on the Flat. The Martin Hassett-trained gelding only failed by a head to peg back Rumi when reappearing over C&D last month with Dark Miss and The Truant both behind. There is little to choose between Make Good and Folly Beach on running behind Nostra Casa in a 19-runner Navan handicap over a similar trip last month, while Highland Train ran well at Dundalk last time and has scope for further improvement. Pigeon House enters calculations having landed a highly competitive handicap hurdle at Punchestown last week.

A winner over hurdles recently, BARRIER very much appeals as the type to make her mark now her stamina is tested further returned to this sphere and Gordon Elliott's filly looks a live player in refitted cheekpieces. Pigeon House, a winner himself over hurdles at Punchestown last week, is similarly appealing from could well prove a lenient mark back on the Flat. Valleyoftheeagles and Folly Beach can also figure.

BARRIER comes here off the back of a maiden hurdle win following a fine run over an inadequate 1m at the Curragh.

16:55 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (9/1 -50%) Hannah's Return	9/1(-50%)	(6) Hannah's Return 9/1, Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 9/4) 34 days ago, well positioned. Cheekpieces on 1st time and she could easily have a say in the finish if the headgear has the desired effect. Chance if transferring AW form to turf; that isn't assured though; now tries cheekpieces.
2 2nd (2) (22/1 -144%) Street Parade	22/1(-144%)	(2) Street Parade 22/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Lingfield (5f, AW), nearest finish. Off 155 days and this 8-y-o looks vulnerable. C&D winner; drew a blank last year but retained ability; not discounted at this level.
3 3rd (8) (15/2 -25%) I'm Mable	15/2(-25%)	(8) I'm Mable 15/2, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form third of 6 in minor event (13/8) at Chelmsford City (5f) 84 days ago. Couldn't rule out. Her C&D win on soft last summer came off 10lb higher; not discounted back from a break.
4 4th (1) (11/4 -120%) Wedgewood	11/4(-120%)	(1) Wedgewood 11/4, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 10/3) 7 days ago. 0-9 on turf but she's clearly in good nick and bold show anticipated under a penalty. Easy win on AW last week and penalty more than offset by her lower turf mark; contender.
5th 5th (4) (11/1 +8%) Bernard Spierpoint	11/1(+8%)	(4) Bernard Spierpoint 11/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 9 days ago, hampered. Blinkers now refitted and he needs to get back on track. Course winner; chance on last month's AW second but he's disappointed twice since.
6th 6th (9) (9/4 +75%) Mc's Wag	9/4(+75%)	(9) Mc's Wag 9/4, Below form tenth of 17 in handicap (9/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 19 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. Has races in her off her lowly mark; drying ground not ideal now dropping in trip.
7th 7th (5) (33/1 -65%) Katar	33/1(-65%)	(5) Katar 33/1, Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. Last of 9 in handicap (22/1) at Bath (5f, heavy) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and wouldn't be without an each-way chance if he were to put his best foot forward. Exposed 28-race maiden; well held on heavy ground last month; others are safer.
8th 8th (7) (10/1 +0%) Enchanted Night	10/1(+0%)	(7) Enchanted Night 10/1, Unreliable type. One win from 41 Flat runs. 50/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Likely to come up short once more. Hard to win with but she ran a solid race in much stronger company on last month's return.
9th 9th (3) (15/2 +25%) Confederation	15/2(+25%)	(3) Confederation 15/2, Unreliable type. C&D winner. One win from 28 Flat runs. Seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (6f, good, 13/2) 9 days ago, slowly away. Opposable. C&D win as a 2yo but 0-21 for current stable; usually worth taking on.
10th 10th (10) (250/1 -279%) Hurricane Alert	250/1(-279%)	(10) Hurricane Alert 250/1, Four wins from 86 Flat runs. Thirty-five runs since last win in 2019. 13¼ lengths last of 6 to Wedgewood in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 200/1) 7 days ago. Clearly has work to do. Well beaten at huge prices in two runs back from a lengthy absence; no appeal.

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16:55 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Those who kept the faith with WEDGEWOOD following a couple of seconds as favourite were rewarded when she strode away from her rivals at Lingfield last week. Back on turf, she is able to compete off a mark 9lb lower than her revised all-weather rating and can take full advantage. She hasn't actually won on the grass before and if the surface does prove her undoing, C&D winners I'm Mable, Street Parade and Confederation are good enough to capitalise.

The evidence suggests that WEDGEWOOD is more of a force on the all-weather but it's worth noting that she has performed well here before and the 4-y-o looks more than capable of defying a penalty on the back of her stylish success at Lingfield last week. Hannah's Return gets the nod ahead of I'm Mable for forecast purposes.

Wedgewood and Mc's Wag can go well but ENCHANTED NIGHT might be worth chancing back at a more suitable level.

17:03 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (11/8 +21%) Patch Man	11/8(+21%)	(5) Patch Man 11/8, Walk In The Park gelding. Closely related to smart 2m hurdle winner Sir Erec and half-brother to 2 winners on Flat. Interesting on paper and one to note on debut. Closely related to Listed Flat/smart hurdler Sir Erec; trainer won this race last year.
1 1st (3) (4/1 +88%) King Ulanda	4/1(+88%)	(3) King Ulanda 4/1, Kingston Hill gelding out of a modest maiden hurdler, half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stayed 23f) Desert Cry and fairly useful 2m hurdle winner/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Uisce Beatha. Useful or better dual-purpose performers in the immediate family; maybe one for later on.
2 2nd (8) (5/2 -25%) Handfulofpromises	5/2(-25%)	(8) Handfulofpromises 5/2, €19,000 3-y-o, £20,000 5-y-o, Westerner mare. Dam, maiden pointer, half-sister to useful hurdler (19f winner) Magic Fabien and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 23f) Sandymount. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Feb 4). Makes a fair bit of appeal on debut. 2l second on February's Irish point start (3m); not overfaced on this British/rules debut.
3 3rd (7) (5/1 +90%) Walden	5/1(+90%)	(7) Walden 5/1, Just modest form and held in Taunton/Bangor bumpers. More needed. Didn't progress from first outing to second, albeit on softer ground than awaits here.
4 4th (10) (3/1 +40%) Jessie Jump Jet	3/1(+40%)	(10) Jessie Jump Jet 3/1, Blue Bresil filly. Dam useful 19f-25f hurdle winner. Noteworthy newcomer for stable with a good record in this sphere. Dam won Grade 3/Listed 2m3f-2m4f hurdles for same connections; starts at realistic level.
5th 5th (1) (28/1 +65%) Stonegate	28/1(+65%)	(1) Stonegate 28/1, Seemingly showed much improved form 8 months on from his debut when fourth at Market Rasen in November, but better placed than most and readily outspeeded when it came to the crunch. Off again since. Market Rasen fourth in November (at 250-1) represented a forward step; more needed.
6th 6th (2) (12/1 +64%) Barleythorpe	12/1(+64%)	(2) Barleythorpe 12/1, 16/1, hinted at ability on debut at Market Rasen last month, held back by inexperience. Outpaced and then weakened when beaten 26l on last month's debut; could do better.
7th 7th (6) (12/1 +52%) Runaway Train	12/1(+52%)	(6) Runaway Train 12/1, 16/1, showed a bit on debut at Market Rasen 4 weeks ago. Beaten 39l on his Market Rasen debut, not necessarily working it all out; can fare better.
8th 8th (4) (16/1 +20%) Now I Know	16/1(+20%)	(4) Now I Know 16/1, 18/1 and hooded, offered little on debut at Kempton 8 weeks ago, looking badly in need of the experience. Tongue strap goes on. Refused to settle when beaten 38l on March's Kempton debut; tongue-tie replaces the hood.
9th 9th (9) (250/1 -150%) Lucille Diamond	250/1(-150%)	(9) Lucille Diamond 250/1, 100/1, pulled hard and well beaten on debut at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago. 100-1, didn't work out the required when 69l last of nine on her recent debut (soft).

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17:03 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A Sir Mark Prescott bumper runner is always worth a second look, especially one with the pedigree of PATCH MAN, who is a half-brother to the ill-fated Grade 1 winner Sir Erec. He changed hands for 100,000 euros as a foal, and again for 85,000gns just under a year later, and is preferred to Handfulofpromises, who showed ability when second between the flags in Ireland. Jessie Jump Jet makes plenty of appeal on breeding and is in receipt of all the allowances.

This will probably be fought out by newcomers, with PATCH MAN taken to see off Handfulofpromises and Jessie Jump Jet.

This can go to a Sir Mark Prescott-trained runner for the second year running, PATCH MAN gaining the nod over Jessie Jump Jet.

17:10 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(17) (28/1 -40%) Red Night Sky	28/1(-40%)	(17) Red Night Sky 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20.7f, good to soft, 200/1) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. RESERVE. Reserve; limited pointer but beaten only 12l in a 2m4f maiden at Wexford latest.
(19) (50/1 -52%) Dear Ryta	50/1(-52%)	(19) Dear Ryta 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 15 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft) 18 days ago. RESERVE. Reserve; dual point winner; doesn't look up to winning a maiden hurdle.
(18) (100/1 -52%) Claddagh Princess	100/1(-52%)	(18) Claddagh Princess 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.4f, good) on NH debut 2 days ago. Down in trip. RESERVE. Reserve; completely tailed off in a 2m5f maiden at Ballinrobe on Tuesday.
1 1st (1) (7/2 +0%) Cash The Cheque	7/2(+0%)	(1) Cash The Cheque 7/2, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. 8/1, last of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Anthony McCann. Claims if she's tuned up. Some wellbeing issues to address but a likely contender on the best of her efforts.
2 2nd (14) (4/6 +64%) New York Style	4/6(+64%)	(14) New York Style 4/6, Promising individual. Fourth of 17 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 28/1) 147 days ago. Should improve and looks well capable of opening her account in a thin race. Positives to take from two of her three runs; has potential and shouldn't be far away.
3 3rd (10) (18/1 -50%) Lucky Storm	18/1(-50%)	(10) Lucky Storm 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (22.4f, heavy, 16/1) 78 days ago. Back down in trip. Best efforts offer hope but she's been bitterly disappointing the last twice.
4 4th (8) (80/1 -21%) Finnicky Filly	80/1(-21%)	(8) Finnicky Filly 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in bumper at Down Royal (16.9f, soft, 25/1) on NH debut 53 days ago, left behind 4f out. Makes hurdles debut. Reportedly made a noise when tailed off in a Down Royal bumper in March (25-1).
5th 5th (9) (28/1 +30%) Flier	28/1(+30%)	(9) Flier 28/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 19 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Naas (16.5f, soft) 23 days ago. Threatened occasionally on the Flat but at a lowly level; offered little in two hurdles.
6th 6th (2) (28/1 -12%) Slamadoor	28/1(-12%)	(2) Slamadoor 28/1, Fair Flat winner. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Twelfth of 19 in handicap (33/1) at the Curragh (10f, heavy). Off 6 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Flat wins were on good ground so soft wasn't ideal on her hurdling debut.
7th 7th (3) (150/1 -127%) Annie Questions	150/1(-127%)	(3) Annie Questions 150/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Hooded for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good, 125/1) on hurdles bow. Off 11 months. Has fallen in three points and tailed off in two previous runs under rules (bumper/maiden).
8th 8th (15) (16/1 +0%) Sarrealta	16/1(+0%)	(15) Sarrealta 16/1, €45,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Belle The Lioness. Flemensfirth mare who cost 45,000 euros as a 3yo; could have a future.
9th 9th (12) (66/1 -100%) Milan Dollar Lady	66/1(-100%)	(12) Milan Dollar Lady 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Fell in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, soft, 66/1) on NH debut 94 days ago. Tailed off when falling at Punchestown and that wasn't her first mistake.
10th 10th (13) (25/1 +0%) Moonshine Girl	25/1(+0%)	(13) Moonshine Girl 25/1, Sea Moon mare. Half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser The Butcher Said and dual bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Carrarea, stays 2½m. Dam unraced. Half-sister to a couple of winning jumpers but likely best watched.
11th 11th (11) (100/1 -100%) Mabel In May	100/1(-100%)	(11) Mabel In May 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (18.2f, soft) 117 days ago, pulled up early in straight. Tailed off in her first two races and was 200-1 when pulled up at Fairyhouse.
12th 12th (7) (6/1 -118%) Fairyland Opera	6/1(-118%)	(7) Fairyland Opera 6/1, Promising type. Eighth of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (15.6f, heavy, 66/1) on NH debut 74 days ago. Open to improvement. In touch for a while before weakening to be beaten 22l on soft ground at Naas.
13th 13th (5) (20/1 -150%) Cailin Aibrean	20/1(-150%)	(5) Cailin Aibrean 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Evens, fourth of 5 in bumper at Kelso (16.2f, good). Off 7 months. Makes hurdles debut. Disappointing fav in her last bumper but has ability and should make a hurdler.
14th 14th (16) (200/1 -203%) Strawberry Diamond	200/1(-203%)	(16) Strawberry Diamond 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft, 80/1) on NH debut 21 days ago. Always behind when an 80-1 chance at Clonmel (maiden on soft to heavy).

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17:10 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

NEW YORK STYLE is a lightly-raced seven-year-old who returns from a 147-day absence, but has shown enough to suggest she can win this ordinary maiden. Runner-up on bumper debut in October 2022 before missing 378 days, she ran well in a useful Naas maiden in December (from which the winner was subsequently Listed-placed and the fifth later won) and a reproduction would give her every chance. Fairyland Opera is a granddaughter of the high-class Opera Hat and while beaten 22 lengths on her maiden hurdle debut, should progress. Bumper winner Cash The Cheque debuts for a new yard and has useful form on good ground, but returns from a winter break and carries a penalty.

NEW YORK STYLE looked promising in a bumper and her latest effort, when fourth at Naas, was a step forward from her hurdling debut, so she's fancied to open her account returning from almost 5 months off. Cash The Cheque is the biggest danger on form although Fairyland Opera is expected to improve from her hurdling debut.

As in the opener, JP McManus could have the answer in NEW YORK STYLE whose only blip so far came in a race won by Slade Steel.

17:20 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (15/2 -7%) Golfe Clair	15/2(-7%)	(4) Golfe Clair 15/2, Fairly useful winning hurdler in 2021/22 but after a 22-month absence he hasn't been able to recapture that form on his last 3 starts, beaten 16¼ lengths when third at Catterick on his latest outing in February. Has work to do switched to chasing. Nicely handicapped provided he takes well to fences; 11lb lower than peak mark.
2 2nd (1) (9/2 +36%) Watergrange Jack	9/2(+36%)	(1) Watergrange Jack 9/2, Showed improved form over hurdles in 2023/24, successful at Worcester in August before going on to score twice at Fontwell. However, made no impression in his bid for the 4-timer and pulled up at Exeter (24.2f) on his chasing debut in November. Absent since achieving nothing in Exeter chase in November; market can guide.
3 3rd (2) (9/2 -125%) Lightening Mahler	9/2(-125%)	(2) Lightening Mahler 9/2, Successful sole start in Irish points and won 2 of her first 3 starts over hurdles, having a wind op prior to scoring at Huntingdon (20.7f) in March. Pulled up in listed event at Cheltenham last time, but she's respected as she makes her handicap/chase debut. Remains open to further progress; should take well to chasing (point winner).
4 4th (6) (2/1 +50%) Annie Express	2/1(+50%)	(6) Annie Express 2/1, Irish point winner who offered some encouragement on her first 2 starts over hurdles. Not in the same form next 2 outings, but back on track when fifth of 13 at Southwell (24.3f) on her chasing debut 16 days ago. Major player with cheekpieces added. Point winner; ran encouragingly switched to chasing last time; possibilities.
5th 5th (3) (10/3 +17%) Jupiter Allen	10/3(+17%)	(3) Jupiter Allen 10/3, Making his second handicap start over hurdles, resumed winning ways at Exeter (21.6f) in March, jumping soundly under a positive ride. Shaped as if still in good form at Warwick (25f) 2 weeks ago, mistake last, and he could make a bold bid switched to chasing. Dual hurdles winner; non-stayer over 3m1f most recently; chase debut.
6th 6th (5) (12/1 -140%) Home Sweet Highway	12/1(-140%)	(5) Home Sweet Highway 12/1, Runner-up on completed start in points and would have been placed but for unseating at the last at Ayr on his hurdles debut. Hasn't progressed from that since, but he could yet do better with cheekpieces applied for his handicap/chase debut. Chase debutant who looks interesting on a solid point effort (behind useful sort).

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17:20 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

In an open event, marginal preference is for ANNIE EXPRESS, who showed some promise on her chasing debut at Southwell a couple of weeks ago and should not be underestimated off 2lb lower and in first-time cheekpieces. Jupiter Allen was well held over hurdles at Warwick but is a player based on the pick of his form, while similar comments apply to Lightening Mahler and Watergrange Jack.

An easy winner in Irish points, ANNIE EXPRESS matched her hurdles form at the first attempt sent chasing at Southwell 16 days ago (the winner has scored again since) and she can build on that to open her Rules account. Lightly-raced winning hurdler Lightening Mahler is feared most sent chasing for her leading yard, ahead of Jupiter Allen.

This may set up nicely for HOME SWEET HIGHWAY who is armed with a few possible sources of improvement to boot.

17:40 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 24f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(17) (12/1 -20%) Tramps Like Us	12/1(-20%)	(17) Tramps Like Us 12/1, 8/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (24.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. RESERVE. Reserve; wasn't too far behind Milk Market and Hunting Brook at Bellewstown.
(18) (12/1 +0%) Rockbrook	12/1(+0%)	(18) Rockbrook 12/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in October. 11/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. RESERVE. Reserve; below best of late and he's up in trip with headgear tried.
(19) (25/1 +0%) Yulong Voice	25/1(+0%)	(19) Yulong Voice 25/1, 50/1, seventeenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.8f, soft) 35 days ago. Up in trip. RESERVE. Reserve; infrequent winner but returning to drier ground is a big plus.
1 1st (7) (9/1 +25%) Junior Rattler	9/1(+25%)	(7) Junior Rattler 9/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 28/1, pulled up in minor event hurdle at Thurles (22.9f, heavy) 54 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out. Cheekpieces back on. Merits consideration. Posted three consecutive seconds before being outclassed last time at Thurles.
2 2nd (10) (17/2 +29%) Hunting Brook	17/2(+29%)	(10) Hunting Brook 17/2, Two wins from 5 runs last season. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Bellewstown (24.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has something to find with Milk Market on their recent Bellewstown clash; blinkers added.
3 3rd (6) (13/2 +46%) Arabian King	13/2(+46%)	(6) Arabian King 13/2, Ninth of 14 in handicap (25/1) at Dundalk (16f) 69 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Booking of Millar a plus. Enters calculations. Good run when fifth at Cheltenham in October but his levels have dipped markedly since.
4 4th (12) (9/1 +10%) Gabriel Ranger	9/1(+10%)	(12) Gabriel Ranger 9/1, Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Naas (19.3f, soft) 23 days ago. Up in trip. Beaten about 10l in his two handicaps at 2m3f; he's not bred for this far, though.
5th 5th (2) (8/1 +50%) Noble Talent	8/1(+50%)	(2) Noble Talent 8/1, Creditable 6 lengths fifth of 13 to Oneforgonzo in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft) 20 days ago. Booking of Shinnick a plus. Handicap winner; latest run respectable and likely to go well if he stays.
6th 6th (11) (100/1 -300%) Balinaboola Steel	100/1(-300%)	(11) Balinaboola Steel 100/1, Latest win in chase at Limerick in July 2022. Pulled up in handicap chase (66/1) at Thurles (22f, soft), pulled up before 3 out. Off 17 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Was badly out of sorts in both disciplines when last seen in late 2022.
7th 7th (3) (18/1 +28%) Wa Wa	18/1(+28%)	(3) Wa Wa 18/1, Below form eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.4f, soft, 22/1) 165 days ago. In no form when last seen and an infrequent winner at the best of times.
8th 8th (15) (10/1 +17%) Knockbrack Rambler	10/1(+17%)	(15) Knockbrack Rambler 10/1, Winner in hurdle at Cork in March. 4/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Cork winner but then well held at Limerick; has stamina to prove over this far.
9th 9th (4) (4/1 -60%) Oneforgonzo	4/1(-60%)	(4) Oneforgonzo 4/1, Promising type. Two wins from 6 runs last season. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle (6/1) at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft) 20 days ago, always holding on. Not taken lightly. Another 9lb to contend with now and on drier ground, but he's clearly progressive.
10th 10th (9) (33/1 -65%) Fill The Tank	33/1(-65%)	(9) Fill The Tank 33/1, Latest win in hurdle at Roscommon in September. 50/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 133 days ago, losing place quickly 2 out. Others more persuasive. Won two staying handicap hurdles last year and might be better for a break.
11th 11th (13) (11/1 +0%) Intersky Sunset	11/1(+0%)	(13) Intersky Sunset 11/1, Winner in hurdle at Gowran in November. Bit below form fifth of 10 in claiming hurdle (9/2) at Clonmel (18.7f, soft) 21 days ago, running on late. Up in trip. Has good chance on pick of form. Point winner worth a go over this far but has little margin for error off current mark.
12th 12th (16) (40/1 -100%) Cloudy Tuesday	40/1(-100%)	(16) Cloudy Tuesday 40/1, Fairly useful winner at 25f in chases. Last of 4 in novice hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft, 9/1) 14 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Well behind in a claimer and a novice on last two runs; handicap debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (3/1 -20%) Milk Market	3/1(-20%)	(8) Milk Market 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (24.5f, good to soft, 9/2) 15 days ago. May well do better. Only fifth run and second handicap when going close on his step up to 3m at Bellewstown.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (20/1 +39%) Tucson Train	20/1(+39%)	(5) Tucson Train 20/1, Course winner. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.1f, heavy, 40/1) 82 days ago, behind when pulled up after 4 out. Won a maiden here in 2021; hasn't seen much action since and needs to turn a corner.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (50/1 -52%) Mr Sundancer	50/1(-52%)	(14) Mr Sundancer 50/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 16/1). Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Absent since October but has probably been waiting for this ground; stamina doubts.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (66/1 +34%) Eat The Book	66/1(+34%)	(1) Eat The Book 66/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23f, good, 100/1), slow next. Off 7 months. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. On a good mark but has twice pulled up since returning from a long absence.

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17:40 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MILK MARKET ran well having stepped up to this distance for the first time at Bellewstown last month and should compete from just 3lb higher. He had previously run well at two miles at Limerick last October, but his most recent run offered more encouragement and drying ground should also suit. Oneforgonzo has himself shown good form over staying distances and while he is 9lb higher than when winning here last month, could continue to progress further, although his best form is on easy ground. Hunting Brook finished fifth behind the selection at Bellewstown last month but wasn't beaten far and won two similar handicaps last November, albeit on soft ground, with first-time blinkers applied today.

The step up to this trip brought about improvement in MILK MARKET at Bellewstown where he was a good second in a 10-runner handicap and probably would've finished closer still had he jumped the final two flights with greater elan. The 5-y-o is taken to go one better here. The hat-trick seeking Oneforgonzo is the clear main danger ahead of Intersky Sunset.

Oneforgonzo is on a roll but up in the weights and preference is for MILK MARKET who was also a big improver last time.

17:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (11) (22/1 +33%) No More No	22/1(+33%)	(11) No More No 22/1, Unplaced in points and well beaten on his completed start over hurdles. Makes handicap debut from well out of the weights. No worthwhile form; makes his handicap debut but is 12lb out of the weights proper; visor.
2 2nd (4) (5/1 +0%) Ushuaia Dancer	5/1(+0%)	(4) Ushuaia Dancer 5/1, Runner-up over this trip on Newcastle handicap debut in January. Below that level twice since but he seemingly failed to stay 3m last time and can do better back over shorter. Second on handicap debut (2m6f, heavy); pulled up next time and soundly beaten latest.
3 3rd (5) (7/1 +50%) My Girl Katie	7/1(+50%)	(5) My Girl Katie 7/1, On a good mark on peak form but hasn't really been threatening to take advantage. 20lb below her peak mark but the heavy defeat on latest start makes her hard to support.
4 4th (8) (11/2 -10%) Nothinelsematters	11/2(-10%)	(8) Nothinelsematters 11/2, Showed a bit when fifth on 19.5f Huntingdon handicap debut 14 days ago. Longer trip may suit. Not discounted. 25-1, 2l fifth of 11 on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m3f, good); this trip can suit well.
5th 5th (9) (50/1 -52%) Scout Master	50/1(-52%)	(9) Scout Master 50/1, Maiden Irish pointer who has finished down the field in 4 hurdles for current yard, including a handicap last month. A subsequent wind op needs to have had a transformative effect. Tailed off with cheekpieces on handicap debut (2m4f) last time; has since had wind surgery.
6th 6th (2) (11/4 +8%) Dixie Cowboy	11/4(+8%)	(2) Dixie Cowboy 11/4, Maiden Irish pointer who made a decent start to his handicap hurdle career when 11 lengths second of 14 to a very well-treated rival at Southwell (20.5f, good) last month. Respected. Found only one rival too good on Southwell h'cap debut (2m4f, good), albeit 11l too good.
7th 7th (3) (10/1 -67%) Mullys Choice	10/1(-67%)	(3) Mullys Choice 10/1, Point runner-up but only no impact in maiden/novice hurdles and pulled up on Huntingdon handicap and chase debut in January. Given time since. Still early days but would need market support to consider. Soundly beaten in three hurdle races; pulled up on handicap/chase debut (2m7f) in January.
8th 8th (10) (22/1 -120%) Mistertommyshelby	22/1(-120%)	(10) Mistertommyshelby 22/1, Overall record an uninspiring one and ran no sort of race when last seen at Southwell (20.5, soft) in December. Can only be watched unless the market says otherwise. Ten-race maiden; showed very little last two outings; off since December.
\|U\| \|U\| (7) (10/1 -25%) Grandmaster Flash	10/1(-25%)	(7) Grandmaster Flash 10/1, Might have just needed it after 4 months off when fourth on his 2m Hereford handicap hurdle debut a month ago. Has a low hurdle mark compared to his Flat ability and this longer trip might suit given he stays well on the level. Nothing like the force of old on Flat; move up from 2m offers hope on h'cap hurdle debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (7/1 +50%) Molly's Third Man	7/1(+50%)	(6) Molly's Third Man 7/1, Poor form at best, pulling up in both handicap starts. A first-time visor needs to have a positive effect. Pulled up in both his handicaps (2m3f and 3m1f); wore cheekpieces latest, now visored.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (16/1 -167%) By The Grace	16/1(-167%)	(1) By The Grace 16/1, Has looked one of her top stable's lesser lights to date, pulling up on 2m Kempton debut only 17 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Raced too freely over 2m5f; ran a shocker on handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good; 17-2).

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17:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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

DIXIE COWBOY bumped into a very well-handicapped rival when an 11-length second in a similar event at Southwell a couple of weeks ago. The five-year-old remains unexposed and a 1lb higher mark here may not be enough to stop him from going one better. Nothinelsematters was only beaten two lengths at Huntingdon last time and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Ushuaia Dancer and By The Grace.

Brian Hughes retains the ride on USHUAIA DANCER who is given another chance to show he's on a favourable mark back over shorter. Dixie Cowboy was best of the rest behind a handicap blot at Southwell recently and is second choice ahead of Grandmaster Flash, whose Flat form suggests he might benefit from this step up in distance.

Top of the list are NOTHINELSEMATTERS, Dixie Cowboy and Grandmaster Flash.

18:10 Tipperary Handicap Chase 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(13) (8/1 +0%) Pana To Milan	8/1(+0%)	(13) Pana To Milan 8/1, Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in March. Below form sixth of 15 in handicap chase at Thurles (20.3f, heavy, 3/1) 54 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Never threatened to bring up the hat-trick; could bounce back but she's up in the weights.
(19) (16/1 -14%) The Lucky Lobster	16/1(-14%)	(19) The Lucky Lobster 16/1, Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft, 11/2) 20 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes chase debut. Back down in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. RESERVE. Reserve; one of his better hurdle runs last time but best watched on chase debut.
(17) (16/1 +0%) The Virginian	16/1(+0%)	(17) The Virginian 16/1, 9/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.4f, soft) 77 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. RESERVE. Reserve; AW winner in 2022; maiden jumper; behind some of these on chase debut.
(11) (16/1 +36%) Blenheim Belle	16/1(+36%)	(11) Blenheim Belle 16/1, Winner in hurdle at Cork in August. 17/2, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.3f, soft) 116 days ago. Makes chase debut. Makes handicap chase debut. Capable hurdler and was in good form until last time; not bred for fences, though.
(18) (25/1 +24%) Ivar The Boneless	25/1(+24%)	(18) Ivar The Boneless 25/1, Sixth of 16 in handicap chase at Down Royal (20f, good to soft, 40/1) 25 days ago, unable to sustain effort. RESERVE. Reserve; sixth of 16 in a 2m4f chase at Down Royal last month and that steadied the ship.
1 1st (2) (17/2 +29%) Time Marches On	17/2(+29%)	(2) Time Marches On 17/2, Winner in chase at Cork in October. Eighth of 9 in handicap chase (7/1) at Tramore (21.7f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Down in trip. Novice winner who was running well when falling in handicap; latest run perhaps needed.
2 2nd (1) (14/1 +0%) Look Dont Touch	14/1(+0%)	(1) Look Dont Touch 14/1, Remains a maiden after 24 NH runs. Sixth of 7 in novice chase (16/1) at Down Royal (19.6f, soft) 53 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not taken lightly. 24-race maiden, 0-8 as a chaser; did go close off this mark at Wexford in August.
3 3rd (16) (10/3 +5%) Mahlers Cove	10/3(+5%)	(16) Mahlers Cove 10/3, Good second of 13 in handicap chase (3/1) at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Expected to be bang there. 0-7 over fences but was a shade unlucky not to have won last time at Tramore.
4 4th (3) (17/2 -6%) Freddie Robdal	17/2(-6%)	(3) Freddie Robdal 17/2, Good third of 10 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (17.3f, heavy, 16/1) 103 days ago. Respected for leading trainer/jockey combination. Not that well handicapped but ran solid race in defeat at Fairyhouse when last seen in Jan.
5th 5th (5) (13/2 +0%) Johngus	13/2(+0%)	(5) Johngus 13/2, Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in December. Good third of 13 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Naas (16.5f, soft) 23 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has lower chase mark but his jumping can let him down over fences. Placed over hurdles in two of his last three starts; has won over fences.
6th 6th (8) (16/1 -14%) It'sallabouteve	16/1(-14%)	(8) It'sallabouteve 16/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. 12/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Stuck on a losing run; below form of late and has still to convince over fences.
7th 7th (7) (14/1 -40%) Pont Audemer	14/1(-40%)	(7) Pont Audemer 14/1, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Limerick (17.4f, heavy, 11/1) 20 days ago. Has yet to prove as effective over fences and was behind some of these at Limerick.
8th 8th (14) (8/1 +76%) Chainofconsequence	8/1(+76%)	(14) Chainofconsequence 8/1, Consistent performer. Latest win in chase at Limerick in December. 33/1, sixteenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.8f, soft) 35 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Limerick winner at Christmas but he's finished tailed off on his last four runs.
9th 9th (15) (33/1 +18%) Corkbeg	33/1(+18%)	(15) Corkbeg 33/1, Latest win in hurdle at Wexford in May. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, soft, 14/1), pulled up before last. Off 6 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Tailed off in a non-handicap on his chase debut and was pulled up back over hurdles.
10th 10th (6) (12/1 -41%) Mcgrath From Clune	12/1(-41%)	(6) Mcgrath From Clune 12/1, Winner in chase at Thurles in November. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap chase (6/1) at Limerick (17.4f, heavy) 20 days ago. Has something to find with Know The Game on recent Limerick form.
11th 11th (10) (33/1 -50%) Out The Gap	33/1(-50%)	(10) Out The Gap 33/1, Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap chase (10/1) at Sligo (21.2f, heavy). Off 7 months. Down in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 13-race maiden who has yet to place and has rarely threatened to do so; opposable.
12th 12th (4) (9/2 +0%) Know The Game	9/2(+0%)	(4) Know The Game 9/2, Creditable second of 8 in handicap chase at Limerick (17.4f, heavy, 9/2) 20 days ago. Considered. Went down narrowly at Limerick and should be fine on this drier surface.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (16/1 +52%) Joke Dancer	16/1(+52%)	(12) Joke Dancer 16/1, Unreliable type. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft, 33/1) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Twice below par since falling at Taunton in March; cheekpieces added.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (80/1 -142%) Stansfield	80/1(-142%)	(9) Stansfield 80/1, One win from 29 NH runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, last of 8 in handicap chase at Punchestown (16f, good). Off 11 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Record of 1-29 and that sole chase win came in 2021; returns from an absence.

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18:10 Tipperary Handicap Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

KNOW THE GAME has won just once from 19 career runs, but that sole win was gained at this distance and he ran well at Limerick recently. He is largely dependable in this sphere and having been beaten just a nose by Freddie Robdal at Tramore in April 2023, is 6lb better off. Freddie Robdal has a similar profile, being ground-versatile and suited by this distance, and should again compete as he is in form. Heavy-ground three-time winner Pana To Milan's only previous attempts racing on a sound surface were in maiden hurdles in 2022 and while she disappointed on her latest run, she is interesting racing on a different surface and has winning distance form.

MAHLERS COVE shaped well at Tramore last time and can open his chase account if showing up here in similar form. Pana To Milan wasn't at her best last time but had been in good form prior to that and can bounce back and provide the chief threat. Freddie Robdal and Know The Game also make the shortlist.

The 7yo MAHLERS COVE (nap) might have gone really close last time at Tramore but for a late mistake and he can gain compensation.

18:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(10) (25/1 -25%) Invincible De Mee	25/1(-25%)	(10) Invincible De Mee 25/1, Poor maiden hurdler who has been pulled up on last 3 starts and makes little appeal. Has had a breathing operation and also tongue tied now. Made the frame in two handicaps in early 2023 but pulled up all three starts since.
(8) (33/1 +18%) Eric Carmen	33/1(+18%)	(8) Eric Carmen 33/1, A fair maiden in Ireland but no show for current yard and faces a quick turnaround. Didn't run badly at Southwell on Tuesday but has basically become disappointing.
1 1st (5) (11/8 +31%) R Bernard	11/8(+31%)	(5) R Bernard 11/8, 7/2, improved to win 13-runner handicap hurdle at this course (26.4f, good to soft) 18 days ago, soon clear. Strong claims of following up in a weak race. Made all to win fairly easily over 3m2f last month; can progress again for new yard.
2 2nd (7) (5/1 +38%) Inspector Lynley	5/1(+38%)	(7) Inspector Lynley 5/1, Maiden who was in good order prior to being pulled up at Fontwell 149 days ago. Return to less testing conditions should sui after a break, so he's not one to rule out. Struggled on heavy ground in December but earlier form on goodish ground gives him claims.
3 3rd (1) (15/2 +38%) Groom De Cotte	15/2(+38%)	(1) Groom De Cotte 15/2, Only muted efforts over hurdles recently, fifth at Exeter last time. That said, he's sliding in the weights and this isn't a strong contest. Well handicapped on old form; returned from break with quite encouraging run; a possible.
4 4th (9) (50/1 -25%) Spiritus Mundi	50/1(-25%)	(9) Spiritus Mundi 50/1, This maiden has been out of sorts for a while and is easy enough to oppose. Well beaten on both outings last season and now 0-13 over hurdles.
5th 5th (3) (5/1 +29%) Propelled	5/1(+29%)	(3) Propelled 5/1, From a top yard but it's been all downhill since finishing second on his Huntingdon hurdle debut in March 2022. Others appeal more. Represents a top stable but has been safely held in all five handicap hurdles.
6th 6th (4) (25/1 -56%) Hitthekettle	25/1(-56%)	(4) Hitthekettle 25/1, Took 7 tries to win an Irish point and has shown very little under Rules to date. Not disgraced over 2m2f here last month but needs that outing to have done him good.
7th 7th (6) (14/1 -250%) Bahio Boum	14/1(-250%)	(6) Bahio Boum 14/1, Shaped with encouragement when third of 8 in bumper at Worcester on debut in September. No impact over hurdles as yet but likely candidate for improvement now handicapping up in trip after a break. Worth taking a chance on. Cut little ice in slow-ground novice/maiden hurdles but open to improvement in handicaps.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (11/2 -83%) Star Of Affinity	11/2(-83%)	(2) Star Of Affinity 11/2, Gradually coming to hand as a hurdler, running well when third at Exeter last time. Promises to be well suited by this longer trip and is a definite player. Made the frame in first two handicaps (2m1f/2m2f); may improve over this longer trip.

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18:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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

R BERNARD impressed when making all over the extended 3m2f here 18 days ago and, even off a 10lb higher mark, will be tough to overhaul if this shorter trip doesn't catch him out. Threats include Star Of Affinity (third), who has yet to have his stamina tested over this far, while Groom De Cotte (fifth) wasn't far behind that rival when they clashed over the extended 2m2f at Exeter and can improve, given that was his first run back after wind surgery.

BAHIO BOUM hasn't shown much over hurdles but a mark of 82 could underestimate him based on bumper exploits, so he's worth siding with if the market speaks in his favour. R Bernard scored easily at this track last time and is an obvious danger, while Star of Affinity can't be ruled out.

A convincing course winner on just his second stable start, R BERNARD is taken to overcome a 10lb rise.

18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (25/1 -79%) Fair And Square	25/1(-79%)	(8) Fair And Square 25/1, One win from 47 Flat runs. First run since leaving Ronald Harris when last of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (6f) 45 days ago, lost all chance at start. Infrequent winner who hasn't been in much form in recent times; best watched.
1 1st (6) (5/2 +29%) Amaysmont	5/2(+29%)	(6) Amaysmont 5/2, Course winner. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, good second of 13 in handicap at Salisbury (7f, heavy) 4 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Has had plenty of chances since last win but not without a chance dropping back in trip.
2 2nd (7) (4/1 -14%) Alfred Cove	4/1(-14%)	(7) Alfred Cove 4/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 3/1) 47 days ago. Can make presence felt. Moderate strike-rate but ran well to divide subsequent winners last time and shortlisted.
3 3rd (5) (4/1 -14%) Q Twenty Boy	4/1(-14%)	(5) Q Twenty Boy 4/1, C&D winner. Won 12-runner handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Can give a good account. C&D winner who won at Wolverhampton last time and should give a good account.
4 4th (4) (9/2 +10%) Due Date	9/2(+10%)	(4) Due Date 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Respectable third of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 34 days ago, having run of race. Player. C&D winner who put two below-par runs behind at Lingfield last time; claims, despite draw.
5th 5th (11) (11/1 +45%) Jackmeister Rudi	11/1(+45%)	(11) Jackmeister Rudi 11/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 29 days ago. Inconsistent sort who has had plenty of chances since last win; others appeal more.
6th 6th (2) (8/1 +20%) Dors Toyboy	8/1(+20%)	(2) Dors Toyboy 8/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Last of 10 in handicap (13/2) at this course (7f) 14 days ago. All wins have been over 7f and may find one or two too good back in distance.
7th 7th (3) (14/1 -17%) Anificas Beauty	14/1(-17%)	(3) Anificas Beauty 14/1, C&D winner. 40/1, last of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Triple course winner but disappointing since winning here a year ago; market informative.
8th 8th (1) (40/1 -100%) Sienna Breeze	40/1(-100%)	(1) Sienna Breeze 40/1, Latest win at Southwell in February. 28/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 31 days ago. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving James Owen. Cheekpieces back on. Picked up by current team for 1,800gns in April; first 6f run since debut and bit to find.
9th 9th (9) (66/1 -164%) Red Alert	66/1(-164%)	(9) Red Alert 66/1, C&D winner. 16/1, last of 7 in minor event at this C&D 70 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Tony Carroll. Multiple winner but mainly disappointing since last win; plenty to prove after short break.
10th 10th (10) (33/1 -136%) Rockley Point	33/1(-136%)	(10) Rockley Point 33/1, Course winner. Twenty three runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 33/1) 13 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Bit of encouragement at Newcastle last time but seems suited by 5f nowadays; draw a worry.

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18:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Megan Jordan rode the winner of a similar race at Salisbury last weekend and, with her confidence likely to be high, there could be more success on the horizon if Q TWENTY BOY continues to flourish on the back of last month's return to form at Wolverhampton. Due Date and Amaysmont can also go well, but Alfred Cove might pose a bigger threat off 3lb below his last winning mark.

ALFRED COVE looks ready to strike having split a pair of subsequent winners when second at Wolverhampton last time. Amaysmont can fill the runner-up spot again with Due Date and Q Twenty Boy best of the others.

This can go to ALFRED COVE, who ran well at Wolverhampton last time. That form has been franked and he's taken to beat Q Twenty Boy

18:40 Tipperary Beginners Chase 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (8/1 -100%) Slip Of The Tongue	8/1(-100%)	(7) Slip Of The Tongue 8/1, Useful hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Naas (20f, heavy, 4/1) 74 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Useful at his best, struggled on his only two starts last season, tongue-tie tried now.
(4) (13/2 +0%) Jasmin De Cotte	13/2(+0%)	(4) Jasmin De Cotte 13/2, Promising type. Hooded for 1st time, third of 11 in maiden (14/1) at Down Royal (20f, good to soft) on debut over fences 25 days ago. Should improve. Fair third on chasing debut at Down Royal in front of higher-rated hurdler Bardenstown Lad.
1 1st (3) (5/4 +38%) Easy Fella	5/4(+38%)	(3) Easy Fella 5/4, Useful hurdler. Two wins from 6 runs last season. Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in December. Second of 4 in minor event hurdle at Thurles (22.5f, heavy, 7/2) 109 days ago. Makes chase debut. Appeals as a likely chasing type and sets a good standard as a 135-rated hurdler.
2 2nd (5) (5/1 +29%) Prairie Dancer	5/1(+29%)	(5) Prairie Dancer 5/1, Useful hurdler. 50/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, soft) 56 days ago, dropping away quickly 3 out. Third on previous chase start last May. Naas November winner on Flat, useful hurdler, only chase start was over an inadequate trip.
3 3rd (9) (9/4 +50%) Nine Graces	9/4(+50%)	(9) Nine Graces 9/4, Promising type. Useful winner at 22f over hurdles. 11/8, shaped better than the result when last of 5 in novice at this course (20f, good to soft) on debut over fences 16 days ago, headway when bad mistake 2 out. Made a critical mistake two out at Down Royal, stayed 2m6f well over hurdles.
4 4th (6) (10/1 +38%) Prince Palace	10/1(+38%)	(6) Prince Palace 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Respectable second of 10 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Makes chase debut. Second in three of his seven races over hurdles, 117-rated maiden, others make more appeal.
5th 5th (2) (20/1 -150%) Caesar Rock	20/1(-150%)	(2) Caesar Rock 20/1, Fairly useful chaser. 9/2, respectable third of 6 in novice chase at Punchestown (24f, good), finding less than looked likely. Off 11 months. Placed in six of his nine attempts over fences but usually well beaten, lacks a recent run.
6th 6th (1) (16/1 +0%) Bardenstown Lad	16/1(+0%)	(1) Bardenstown Lad 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 8 in maiden chase at Downpatrick (23.7f, good, 10/3) 13 days ago. Bumper/point winner, 4-12 over hurdles and rated 127, not yet as effective over fences.
\|F\| \|F\| (8) (25/1 +0%) Varna Gold	25/1(+0%)	(8) Varna Gold 25/1, Fairly useful chaser. Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 33/1, third of 5 in novice chase at this course (20f, good to soft) on debut over fences 16 days ago. Fair third on chase debut at Down Royal, not guaranteed to uphold form with Nine Graces.

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18:40 Tipperary Beginners Chase 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

EASY FELLA won twice in staying hurdles last season, including on his first start for Henry de Bromhead at Thurles in December, and was subsequently second to the long odds-on High Class Hero. He looks an exciting recruit to fences. Slip Of The Tongue has plenty of experience over fences, but was well beaten in handicaps on both outings earlier this year, while Jasmin De Cotte and Varna Gold both made promising starts over fences last time. The latter had Nine Graces behind when third to the selection's stablemate Music Of Tara at this venue last month, but Barry Connell's mare was challenging when making a bad mistake two out and looks a greater threat. Prairie Dancer is another to consider.

NINE GRACES made what was effectively a race-ending mistake 2 out on her course recent chase debut and can be given another chance to translate her useful hurdle ability to fences. Jasmin de Cotte made a sound start to his chase career when third at Down Royal last month and is second choice ahead of Henry de Bromhead chase newcomer Easy Fella.

A recruit to Henry de Bromhead last winner EASY FELLA has built on promise shown for Ray Cody and has the makings of a useful chaser

18:50 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (25/1 -108%) Astroman	25/1(-108%)	(1) Astroman 25/1, Ran well over hurdles at Plumpton in April after 6 months off. Probably found the race coming too soon back over fences at Wincanton and he won twice around this time last year. Change of headgear. Engaged 19.10 Fontwell Wednesday. Beaten long way at Wincanton last month; well-beaten 7:10 Fontwell Wednesday.
(11) (25/1 +0%) Etincelle Artiste	25/1(+0%)	(11) Etincelle Artiste 25/1, Runner-up sole start in points but just poor form under Rules, going in snatches when well held at Exeter latest. Still a maiden and looks far from solid on last season's form.
1 1st (3) (6/4 +25%) Village Master	6/4(+25%)	(3) Village Master 6/4, Irish point recruit who left his novice hurdle efforts behind when making a successful chase/handicap debut at Hereford (21f, soft). Followed up in good style at Warwick (24f, good) 2 weeks ago and should be more to come from him. 2-2 since switched to chasing; has a useful pedigree and is likely to improve further.
2 2nd (2) (9/2 -13%) Hard Frost	9/2(-13%)	(2) Hard Frost 9/2, Found improvement when narrowly landing 9-runner handicap chase at Taunton (23f) in December. Not in same form next 2 starts and got no further than the first 2 weeks ago. Won off just 1lb lower at Taunton in December; likely player if back to that form.
3 3rd (5) (17/2 -21%) Robinsville	17/2(-21%)	(5) Robinsville 17/2, Yet to taste success but last 2 starts over hurdles were respectable. Makes chase debut. Possibilities off current mark, provided he improves for the switch to fences.
4 4th (10) (18/1 +28%) Mackie Dee	18/1(+28%)	(10) Mackie Dee 18/1, Hurdles winner at Uttoxeter in June 2022 and, after a 16-month absence, shaped as though retaining some ability when third in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f) in November. However, pulled up both starts since and now tried in a visor. Chance largely depends on whether new headgear prompts a revival.
5th 5th (7) (13/2 -44%) Royal Sam	13/2(-44%)	(7) Royal Sam 13/2, Point winner who showed promise over hurdles for Milton Harris. Respectable efforts over fences for this yard last term and remains capable of better in this sphere. Headgear on. Latest effort wasn't devoid of promise; first-time headgear may help; interesting.
6th 6th (4) (12/1 -71%) Going Mobile	12/1(-71%)	(4) Going Mobile 12/1, Failed to win last season and isn't always the stoutest of finishers, so opposable back up in trip. Campaigned at about 2m for most of the last two years; goes back up in trip.
7th 7th (12) (6/1 +70%) Sans Of Gold	6/1(+70%)	(12) Sans Of Gold 6/1, Poor form at best over hurdles and fared little better since switched to fences. Has poor claims on form.
8th 8th (8) (22/1 -120%) Bells Of Stamford	22/1(-120%)	(8) Bells Of Stamford 22/1, Hurdle/chase winner but showed little in 3 starts last season (came in for support final start). Plenty to prove. Badly out of sorts last term; market may prove best guide on return from break.
9th 9th (9) (40/1 -186%) Forget You Not	40/1(-186%)	(9) Forget You Not 40/1, Mixed form since his last win and opposable after 9 months off. Inconsistent since last win and now returns from 291-day absence.

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18:50 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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

Still of very low mileage, VILLAGE MASTER has taken to fences in good style and, although not error-free, the Warren Greatrex-trained gelding has landed a brace of wins in a convincing enough manner to suggest he is the one to be with here. Forget You Not has won off a 6lb higher mark and cannot be ruled out on these terms. Hard Frost is another player from just 1lb higher than his only previous winning rating.

VILLAGE MASTER has looked a natural since switched to fences and this looks a good opportunity for him to complete the hat-trick. Royal Sam wasn't seen to best effect at Taunton 2 weeks ago and remains capable of better in this sphere, while Astroman is worth another chance.

With further progress likely, nicely bred VILLAGE MASTER (nap) is taken to complete a hat-trick. Royal Sam is second choice.

19:00 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (11/4 -10%) Lakota Spirit	11/4(-10%)	(3) Lakota Spirit 11/4, Showed plenty at Leicester (7f, soft) on debut and backed that up 7 months on when second of 11 in maiden at Kempton (7f) 24 days ago. Remains with potential. Major player on both pieces of form (second on Kempton Polytrack latest) and 1m can help.
1 1st (5) (1/6 +81%) D Flawless	1/6(+81%)	(5) D Flawless 1/6, Make Believe filly. Dam 1m-1¼m winner. Close second of 13 in novice event (2/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut, worn down post. Off 155 days. Has good chance. Pipped when favourite at Kempton (7f, AW) in December; the form pick and potential surely.
2 2nd (4) (25/1 -25%) Breckenridge	25/1(-25%)	(4) Breckenridge 25/1, Twice-raced filly. 80/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Marked improvement is needed but this race gives her a much more realistic chance.
3 3rd (2) (33/1 -106%) L'experianza	33/1(-106%)	(2) L'experianza 33/1, Thrice-raced filly. 80/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at this course (7f) 21 days ago, not knocked about. Modest form at 80-1 in the last two of her three starts; much better is required.
4 4th (8) (50/1 -25%) Sparkling Belle	50/1(-25%)	(8) Sparkling Belle 50/1, $25,000 yearling, Connect filly. Closely related/half-sister to 2 minor North American winners. Last of 5 in maiden (33/1) at this course (7f) on debut 28 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. 33-1, beaten 10l when last of five in 7f maiden here four weeks ago; best watched for now.
5th 5th (7) (50/1 -213%) Spook	50/1(-213%)	(7) Spook 50/1, €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. 9/2, fifth of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) on debut 13 days ago. Second favourite for maiden at Newcastle (7f, AW) 13 days ago but faded into fifth of six.
6th 6th (1) (11/1 -83%) Kinematica	11/1(-83%)	(1) Kinematica 11/1, Kendargent filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 8.3f winner Kinaesthesia and 1½m winner Tidal Storm. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Third of 6 in maiden (14/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 16 days ago. Should improve. Rallying third of six at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) 16 days ago; looks sure to improve.
7th 7th (6) (8/1 +43%) Highland Lil	8/1(+43%)	(6) Highland Lil 8/1, 32,000 half-sister to 2-y-o 1m winner Lakota Seven. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Divine Night. Fifth of 10 in maiden at Newbury (7f, good to soft, 22/1) on debut 20 days ago, late headway. 22-1, green when never-nearer fifth of ten at Newbury (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago.

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19:00 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Lakota Spirit has displayed promise on each of her two previous starts and is one to monitor closely in the betting for an in-form yard. However, D FLAWLESS, whose dam won a Listed race over this trip, wasn't beaten far by a rival now rated 83 on her debut at Kempton in December and that run sets a decent standard. Highland Lil and Spook are a couple of others to bear in mind.

D FLAWLESS pulled clear of the rest when only just edged out by one with previous experience at Kempton in December so looks the one to beat. Lakota Spirit confirmed debut promise when second at Kempton on her return and is the obvious threat, while Kinematica offered something to work on at Wolverhampton and will be suited by this extra furlong.

Kinematica can improve but this is probably between Lakota Spirit and D FLAWLESS, both of them second on the Kempton Polytrack.

19:10 Tipperary Conditions Chase 23f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (6/4 +25%) Con's Roc	6/4(+25%)	(1) Con's Roc 6/4, Shirocco gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Lady KK and fairly useful hurdler Rock On Cassie. Winner of 2 points this year and an interesting recruit to the hunter ranks. Winner of both starts in points this season though finished alone on the second occasion.
1 1st (4) (4/1 +56%) Grange Soldier	4/1(+56%)	(4) Grange Soldier 4/1, Winning pointer, pulled up last time (Apr 7). Possibly best watched on hunter debut. May have found conditions too testing last time, boasts decent form on yielding ground.
2 2nd (3) (11/8 +31%) Don't Matter Now	11/8(+31%)	(3) Don't Matter Now 11/8, Second in a Cork maiden hurdle in spring 2021. Prolific in the pointing field since and major player on hunter debut. Tongue tied first time. Winner of all four completed starts in points this term, beat a good yardstick last time.
3 3rd (8) (16/1 +0%) Petite Mike	16/1(+0%)	(8) Petite Mike 16/1, Poor form over hurdles. Came good at the fifth time of asking in points recently. More needed on hunter debut. Low-rated handicap hurdler, recent maiden point winner at the fifth attempt, up against it.
4 4th (2) (11/2 +39%) D'jo Dela Barriere	11/2(+39%)	(2) D'jo Dela Barriere 11/2, Maiden pointer, unplaced last time (Apr 13). Blinkered first time. Others are preferred. Has failed to match his best track form in point-to-points, probably vulnerable.
5th 5th (5) (10/1 +50%) Lisleigh Lad	10/1(+50%)	(5) Lisleigh Lad 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in hunter chase (11/1) at Thurles (24.8f, soft) 65 days ago. Sixth in a point since. Others more persuasive. Experienced pointer with 2-13 record, limitations evident in hunter chase outings.
6th 6th (10) (33/1 +0%) Thethirstyfarrier	33/1(+0%)	(10) Thethirstyfarrier 33/1, 80/1, seventh of 10 in hunter chase at Tramore (21.8f, good) on NH debut 17 days ago. 0-5 in points, needs to jump better than on hunter chase debut at Tramore.
7th 7th (6) (12/1 +0%) Miners Bridge	12/1(+0%)	(6) Miners Bridge 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/2, ninth of 10 in hunter chase at Thurles (24.8f, soft) 65 days ago. Ability in points has not so far translated to hunter chases, premature to write off.
8th 8th (11) (22/1 +33%) Glenetty	22/1(+33%)	(11) Glenetty 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 11 in hunter chase at Cork (24f, heavy, 40/1) on debut over fences 38 days ago. Second in a point last week. Down the field on only hunter chase outing, no finishers behind her when second at Necarne.
9th 9th (7) (10/1 -67%) Nibbles	10/1(-67%)	(7) Nibbles 10/1, Fair chaser. Only just headed when fell heavily last on hunter chase debut at Clonmel (21f, heavy, 11/1) in January. Has reached the frame in points since. Can play a prominent role back under Rules. Good run up to the point of his fall at the last at Clonmel, worth considering.
\|U\| \|U\| (9) (28/1 -12%) Rag N Bone	28/1(-12%)	(9) Rag N Bone 28/1, Runner-up on last of 4 starts in points (Apr 21). Hunter debut. Lightly raced, second in a recent maiden point at Tattersalls, others much preferred.

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19:10 Tipperary Conditions Chase 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DON'T MATTER NOW has been prolific between the flags, winning all four of his completed starts for Noel Kelly since November, and has rejoined Declan Queally since beating De Nordener at Ballyragget in March. The Terence O'Brien yard continues in good form and Con's Roc rates a threat. The Shirocco gelding has won both point-to-point outings this year and may pose more of a danger than D'jo Dela Barriere, who was third to Loughglynn in a Punchestown maiden hurdle last November but has failed to score in four point starts since. The form of Grange Soldier's win at Belharbour has been given a boost, and the booking of Barry O'Neill is certainly a plus.

DON'T MATTER NOW has been successful on his last 4 completed starts in points and is taken to keep the winning run going on hunter debut for Declan Queally. Con's Roc is another who has looked promising between the flags and is second choice ahead of Nibbles, who was bang there when falling at the last on his hunter debut in January.

Four-time points winner DON'T MATTER NOW is from a stable that has enjoyed a good campaign. He gets the vote over Miners Bridge

19:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (3/1 +0%) Tour Ovalie	3/1(+0%)	(6) Tour Ovalie 3/1, Fair in bumpers and not far off that level over hurdles. Bumped into a well-treated rival when second at Hereford (16.2f, soft) last month, so she shouldn't be far away nudged up 1 lb. Runner-up twice over 2m at Hereford this spring; likely to give another good account.
2 2nd (7) (11/2 +45%) Asian Spice	11/2(+45%)	(7) Asian Spice 11/2, Represents some of last season's strongest low-grade handicap hurdle form lines courtesy of her exploits at Exeter (won twice in November). Has struggled on all 3 subsequent starts though, so arrives with a bit to prove. Won back to back at Exeter in November but handicapper in charge since.
3 3rd (2) (7/4 +30%) Greyval	7/4(+30%)	(2) Greyval 7/4, Dual winner in juvenile hurdles in 2022/23 season, including a listed event at Doncaster. Shaped encouragingly after 4 months off when a close fourth of 6 at this C&D (good to soft) 18 days ago and she's likely to be thereabouts again. Close fourth over C&D on recent return from break; player if building on that.
4 4th (5) (9/1 -13%) We'llgowats	9/1(-13%)	(5) We'llgowats 9/1, Doubled her tally over hurdles at Gowran in September and her penultimate runner-up effort at Wexford was a career best. However, she was tailed off at Down Royal (17f, soft) on Boxing Day and it's hard to know what mood she'll arrive in. Dual hurdle winner in Ireland; placed off similar mark in Britain before; Brian Hughes up.
5th 5th (1) (8/1 -45%) Amelia's Dance	8/1(-45%)	(1) Amelia's Dance 8/1, Has found just one too good on several occasions since latest success in 2022. Can have a line put through her latest effort at Kempton (16f, good) last month (all but came down third) and few would begrudge this mare another moment in the sun. Second five times last term; latest run can be ignored (pulled up after early mistake).
6th 6th (3) (16/1 -220%) Pillar Of Steel	16/1(-220%)	(3) Pillar Of Steel 16/1, As good as ever when getting back to winning ways in mares' handicap over C&D in August. Ran much better than on her debut for James Evans when fourth of 8 at Ludlow (15.8f, good) 7 months ago and has since rejoined her former yard. C&D winner; rejoined Henry Oliver back from seven months off; no great record fresh.
7th 7th (4) (9/1 -38%) Lone Star	9/1(-38%)	(4) Lone Star 9/1, Had a productive time in 2022/23, scoring 5 times. Not quite in same form last campaign but was still in touch when falling at the sixth at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) 3 weeks ago. Worth another chance back at her last winning mark. Respectable fourth on latest completed start but all wins at 2m4f+.

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19:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Greyval tok a step back in the right direction when fourth over C&D and she is likely to be on the premises. However, AMELIA'S DANCE was easily the better of the two when they clashed at Newbury back in December, filling the runner-up berth, and can uphold the form. She wasn't persevered with after an early mistake at Kempton last month and can put the record straight here. Tour Ovalie is the pick of the rest.

GREYVAL signalled her turn may be imminent with an encouraging fourth over C&D on return recently and with that sure to have blown away any cobwebs, Fergal O'Brien's 5-y-o can notch her third success over hurdles at the expense of Lone Star, who was still in the mix before coming to grief at Cheltenham last month. Tour Ovalie can edge out Amelia's Dance for bronze.

May tends to be a productive month for the Fergal O'Brien stable and GREYVAL is taken to build on a decent run here last month.

19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (5/2 -25%) Wannabe Brave	5/2(-25%)	(2) Wannabe Brave 5/2, Won 10-runner handicap (11/8) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 12 days ago, responding well. Remains well treated on old form and should take the beating. Broke losing run over 2m at Wolverhampton last time; claims, despite 4lb higher mark.
1 1st (7) (10/1 +29%) Taxiing	10/1(+29%)	(7) Taxiing 10/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. 40/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Visor back on and should benefit from return to AW. 1m6f Wolverhampton winner in January; below that level since and stamina to prove.
2 2nd (6) (11/4 +66%) Further Measure	11/4(+66%)	(6) Further Measure 11/4, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, shaped as if still in form when seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 27 days ago. Not the easiest to win with. Better than bare facts of last run (met trouble) and worth another try over 2m.
3 3rd (3) (11/1 -120%) Grand Duchess Olga	11/1(-120%)	(3) Grand Duchess Olga 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (9/4) at this C&D, unable to sustain effort. Off 117 days. Claims if she's tuned up after a break. Both wins have been at this venue and ran respectably returned to this trip last time.
4 4th (5) (5/2 +38%) Easy Equation	5/2(+38%)	(5) Easy Equation 5/2, 7/4, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 30 days ago, no match for winner. Should give another good account. Reliable sort who extended run of creditable efforts at Southwell last time; claims.
5th 5th (8) (17/2 +39%) Shield Of Honour	17/2(+39%)	(8) Shield Of Honour 17/2, Twelfth of 13 in handicap (72/10) at Lyon La Soie (15.9f). Off 150 days. First run for yard after leaving Nick Littmoden. Tongue strap on 1st time. Worth a market check. Dual Flat winner in France but well beaten on first start over this trip in December.
6th 6th (1) (11/2 -10%) Smokey Malone	11/2(-10%)	(1) Smokey Malone 11/2, Course winner. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at this course (13.3f, 12/1) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Should be on the premises again. Reliable sort who won't mind the return to 2m and should give another good account.
7th 7th (4) (11/2 +45%) Mr Boson	11/2(+45%)	(4) Mr Boson 11/2, Hooded for 1st time, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 9/2) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others make more appeal. Yet to win and no improvement in a hood last time; unproven beyond 1m4f.

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19:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Wannabe Brave won with something in hand at Wolverhampton 12 days ago and is high on the shortlist off just 4lb higher. Nevertheless, this is a deeper race and, as he has never previously raced at this venue, James Fanshawe's gelding is taken on with proven course winner SMOKEY MALONE. The selection is unexposed over this trip and carrying top-weight might not be enough to prevent a first C&D success. Easy Equation completes the shortlist.

WANNABE BRAVE responded well to capitalise on a reduced mark at Wolverhampton last time and he's still leniently treated on past exploits, so he's preferred to Easy Equation, who was runner-up at Southwell last time. Smokey Malone should also be thereabouts.

There are a few to consider but this could go to WANNABE BRAVE, who returned to winning ways at Wolverhampton last time

19:40 Tipperary NH Flat Race 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (8/1 +6%) Miss Penny Copper	8/1(+6%)	(7) Miss Penny Copper 8/1, Champs Elysees mare. Closely related to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Copper Nation. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Copper Gone West. Winner of the second of her 2 starts in maiden points and one to note in the betting. Won a Curraghmore maiden despite betraying inexperience could make her presence felt.
(6) (11/4 -10%) Ma Bess	11/4(-10%)	(6) Ma Bess 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 9 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy, 9/4) 38 days ago. Entitled to come on for that run and she's a big player. Strong chance on last year's useful bumper form, needs to recover her best after Cork run.
(5) (40/1 +0%) Lady Nightingale	40/1(+0%)	(5) Lady Nightingale 40/1, €3,500 3-y-o, Pillar Coral mare. Dam, bumper/21f hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (2m/17f winner) Knight In Purple. No real impact in 2 starts between the flags. Dam a bumper and hurdle winner, no sign of winning potential in three runs in points.
1 1st (3) (2/1 +0%) Jasmine D'airy	2/1(+0%)	(3) Jasmine D'airy 2/1, Authorized mare. Dam, ran once in bumper/over hurdles in France, sister to fairly useful French hurdler (17f winner) Vadero d'Airy. Runner-up both starts in maiden points and he looks a big player with Derek O'Connor booked for this Rules debut. Well-related mare, second in two points, favourite both times, unlikely to be far away.
2 2nd (12) (6/1 +29%) Klassical Corona	6/1(+29%)	(12) Klassical Corona 6/1, Masterofthehorse filly who wasn't beaten far when fourth on debut in a maiden point last month. Worth a second look. Favourite when fourth on debut at Curraghmore, winning rider Rob James now on Wyoming Baby.
3 3rd (11) (2/1 +60%) Wyoming Baby	2/1(+60%)	(11) Wyoming Baby 2/1, Once-raced maiden under Rules, finishing last of 13 in bumper (100/1) at Limerick (19f, heavy) 13 months. Maiden point winner last month, though, and she's of interest on debut for new yard with a first-time hood enlisted. Snug winner of a maiden point at Dromahane last month, capable of getting involved.
4 4th (1) (11/1 +8%) Elsa Bay	11/1(+8%)	(1) Elsa Bay 11/1, Shantou mare. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam unraced. Placed both completed starts between the flags and she's worth a second look in the betting on Rules debut. Third in two small-field maiden points, not one of the more obvious candidates.
5th 5th (10) (8/1 +56%) Runaway Bride	8/1(+56%)	(10) Runaway Bride 8/1, Jukebox Jury mare. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including useful 5f-7.4f winner It Just Takes Time. Made the frame both completed starts in points, albeit she failed to threaten on either occasion. Does not look good enough on the evidence of three points in the early months of the year.
6th 6th (9) (10/1 +17%) Phildante	10/1(+17%)	(9) Phildante 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in bumper at Listowel (16f, good to soft, 16/1) on latest start under Rules 7 months ago (second in a point since). Hood on 1st time. Well beaten in bumper runs last August/September, remote second in a maiden point in March.
7th 7th (8) (50/1 +24%) Pepperpots	50/1(+24%)	(8) Pepperpots 50/1, Policy Maker mare. Dam placed in points. Poor record herself between the flags and she's hard to warm to. Poor form in seven starts in points, impossible to make a case for her.
8th 8th (4) (18/1 +45%) Justlikejessejames	18/1(+45%)	(4) Justlikejessejames 18/1, Mount Nelson mare. Dam bumper/2¼m hurdle winner (stayed 2½m). No great shakes in points and she's probably best watched. First foal out of a bumper/hurdle winner, point-to-point form does not amount to much.
9th 9th (2) (50/1 -52%) Forceonmyown	50/1(-52%)	(2) Forceonmyown 50/1, Workforce mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Tamar Bridge and bumper winner/fair 2½m hurdle winner Mellificent. Beaten a fair way when fourth in a maiden point on debut last month. Half-sister to two winners, last of four finishers on debut at Dromahane last month.

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19:40 Tipperary NH Flat Race 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MA BESS won a point-to-point at Dromahane last spring and has shown plenty of promise in bumpers since, including when beating all bar hot favourite Ivana in an 18-runner Limerick event. The Terence O'Brien-trained mare appears versatile in terms of ground conditions and also put in a creditable effort when fourth to Aurora Vega in a Listed bumper at Gowran last autumn. Jasmine D'airy has filled the runner-up spot on both point-to-point outings this year for Sam Curling, and Derek O'Connor is a significant booking. Miss Penny Copper and Wyoming Baby both won last time between the flags and are others to consider.

With mainly point form to go on, the betting should be informative. JASMINE D'AIRY showed plenty when runner-up on her two starts between the flags and she earns the vote. Next on the list is Wyoming Baby, who recently landed a maiden point, whole Ma Bess has shown a fair level of form in this sphere and she is best of the rest.

Her Cork run raises a doubt but MA BESS will be hard to beat if reproducing the form she showed in the first half of last season.

19:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (13/2 -44%) Military Tycoon	13/2(-44%)	(7) Military Tycoon 13/2, Fairly useful Flat winner who has shown a bit in maiden hurdles for this yard this year and may do better now handicapping. Yet to shine over hurdles but his opening mark could be lenient given his Flat ability.
1 1st (1) (14/1 -17%) Fandabidozi	14/1(-17%)	(1) Fandabidozi 14/1, Posted some fair efforts in defeat last summer but he was well held returned to this sphere (fit from the Flat) at Huntingdon last month. Well beaten at Huntingdon last month but down in class and claims on last summer's best.
2 2nd (5) (8/1 -129%) Amalfi Bay	8/1(-129%)	(5) Amalfi Bay 8/1, Fair Flat winner who got back on track following a breathing op when second of 7 in a novice hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, good) in October. Beaten a long way out on subsequent handicap debut in this sphere at Taunton but he's probably worth another chance. Pulled up on handicap hurdle debut but soft ground may not have suited; unexposed.
3 3rd (2) (12/1 +14%) The Sad Shepherd	12/1(+14%)	(2) The Sad Shepherd 12/1, Point winner who was runner-up in 2m Perth maiden hurdle on final start for Stuart Crawford last June. No show both starts for new yard, though, and others make more appeal. 30l behind Silverbridge on last month's handicap debut.
4 4th (10) (4/1 +60%) Charming Getaway	4/1(+60%)	(10) Charming Getaway 4/1, Didn't show much in a bumper/half-a-dozen starts over hurdles for Kim Bailey and best watched here following a 20-month absence/wind op on debut for new yard. Limited for Kim Bailey but he's had a wind op prior to this stable debut; check betting.
5th 5th (8) (12/1 +52%) El Vigaro	12/1(+52%)	(8) El Vigaro 12/1, Unplaced both starts in Irish points and only poor form shown over hurdles to date. Likely improver now attentions are switched to low-grade handicaps; check betting.
6th 6th (6) (11/4 +8%) Silverbridge	11/4(+8%)	(6) Silverbridge 11/4, Showed fair form in pair of 1½m maidens on Flat for John Joseph Murphy in Ireland. Initial efforts in this sphere were low key but upped his game when third of 10 on recent handicap debut at Bangor (16.7f) and could be a factor if able to build on that. Promising third on h'cap debut; longer trip should suit and he's open to more improvement.
7th 7th (3) (25/1 -79%) Dixie Flyer	25/1(-79%)	(3) Dixie Flyer 25/1, Fair form at best when trained by Henry de Bromhead, but he's 0-15 over hurdles and hopes here are very much pinned on the first-time blinkers sparking improvement. Tumbling down the weights for new yard; check betting now tried in blinkers for first time.
8th 8th (12) (7/1 +83%) James Baie	7/1(+83%)	(12) James Baie 7/1, Hasn't shown much at all in his 4 runs over hurdles and looks up against it from 6 lb out of the weights here. Blinkers applied. Little appeal on hurdle form but some promise in bumpers & better ground/blinkers may help.
9th 9th (9) (18/1 -29%) Ceejaybe	18/1(-29%)	(9) Ceejaybe 18/1, Produced his best effort to date over hurdles when second at Huntingdon in February but hasn't come close to matching that in 2 subsequent starts. Not kicked on from his Huntingdon second in February; needs a personal best.
10th 10th (4) (12/1 -118%) Basman Palace	12/1(-118%)	(4) Basman Palace 12/1, Hasn't pulled up any trees in his 5 starts over hurdles, albeit his latest fourth in a 12-runner Taunton handicap (16.5f, soft) wasn't a bad effort. Shapes as though this stiffer test will suit and he's an each-way candidate. Plugged on for 4th on h'cap debut (2m, soft) 4 weeks ago; longer trip not enough to tempt.
11th 11th (11) (8/1 -14%) Haafback	8/1(-14%)	(11) Haafback 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who left his previous form behind when second on handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good) 17 days ago. Wouldn't be without a chance if able to build on that here. Improved for good ground/low-grade handicaps when second at Kempton last month; unexposed.

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19:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Although AMALFI BAY was disappointing when pulling up on his handicap bow over hurdles at Taunton in February, there is a sneaking suspicion that this return to quicker ground could unlock significant improvement. Anthony Honeyball's gelding was a useful performer on the Flat and is worth chancing in an open event. Military Tycoon boasts a similar profile to the selection and any market support would be interesting, while Silverbridge should appreciate the rise in distance.

AMALFI BAY needs to bounce back from a disappointing display at Taunton but he appeared to be getting the hang of things when runner-up in a Exeter novice prior to that and is worth chancing in this open-looking contest. Silverbridge and Military Tycoon both have low mileage and are feared most in that order of preference, while Basman Palace and Haafback will also have chances if able to build on their latest improved efforts.

Miltary Tycoon has more to come now handicapping but SILVERBRIDGE is preferred after a pleasing handicap debut last month.

20:00 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (13/2 -8%) Mycoloursoryours	13/2(-8%)	(3) Mycoloursoryours 13/2, Twice-raced colt. Fifth of 10 in maiden (8/1) at Newbury (11f, good) 19 days ago, again pulling hard. Has a bigger effort in him when he settles better. Similar level of fair form on both starts and should give another good account.
(2) (100/1 -52%) Mr Cliff	100/1(-52%)	(2) Mr Cliff 100/1, Once-raced colt. Last of 8 in minor event at Epsom (7f, good to soft, 50/1) on debut. Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip. Soundly beaten at Epsom on debut last year and no appeal on return..
1 1st (5) (13/8 +19%) Tabletalk	13/8(+19%)	(5) Tabletalk 13/8, Promising individual. Third of 13 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 18/1) on debut. Off 148 days. Up in trip. Open to improvement and looks the one to beat. Shaped well on debut at Kempton in December and should appreciate the step up in trip.
2 2nd (1) (11/4 +45%) Hajara	11/4(+45%)	(1) Hajara 11/4, Mastercraftsman colt. Half-brother to several minor winners in Australia, including by Dream Ahead and Denman. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Should stay this trip on pedigree and interesting to see how he goes in market on debut.
3 3rd (7) (13/2 +19%) Belcamo	13/2(+19%)	(7) Belcamo 13/2, Lightly-raced gelding. 9/5, respectable fourth of 8 in maiden at Kempton (8f). Off 96 days. Up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Remains with potential. Consistent sort who shapes as though 1m2f could suit; hooded and gelded but more needed.
4 4th (6) (14/1 +13%) Vinny's Dream	14/1(+13%)	(6) Vinny's Dream 14/1, 25,000 gns yearling, Invincible Army gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 6f Our Little Pony and ungenuine 12.5f winner Splinter. Worth a market check. Winners in pedigree and market should be a good guide as to what is expected on debut.
5th 5th (4) (5/2 -25%) Sant Alessio	5/2(-25%)	(4) Sant Alessio 5/2, Twice-raced gelding. Second of 14 in maiden at Kempton (8f, 5/6). Off 6 months. Gelded since last seen and longer trip should suit, so he's one to consider. Shaped well on both starts; has been gelded and should be suited by the step up in trip.
6th 6th (8) (66/1 -65%) Wannabeawallaby	66/1(-65%)	(8) Wannabeawallaby 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. Tenth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW, 9/2) 29 days ago. Moderate form at best in two starts; will be more a handicap project further down the line.
7th 7th (9) (80/1 -21%) Sylvan Spirit	80/1(-21%)	(9) Sylvan Spirit 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 80/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW) 29 days ago. Soundly beaten both outings and isn't easy to recommend..
8th 8th (10) (100/1 -525%) Thunder Sparks	100/1(-525%)	(10) Thunder Sparks 100/1, Once-raced filly. 11/2, sixth of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 8 days ago. Needs to step up markedly on that. Too green to do herself justice on debut; best watched from widest draw.

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20:00 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

SANT ALESSIO presumably shows plenty at home because he has been sent off favourite on both starts, having to settle for the runner-up spot twice. There has been nothing wrong with his attitude on either occasion, but being gelded should help harness his potential and he can get off the mark on his return. Tabletalk was only beaten a length into third by a good winner on his Kempton debut and has more scope for improvement than Belcamo. Mycoloursoryours is worth a look, while Hajara is an interesting newcomer.

TABLETALK shaped well when third in a novice at Kempton on debut and the form is working out, so he's fancied to open his account at the possible expense of Sant Alessio. Hajara is a noteworthy newcomer for a top yard.

The step up to 1m2f seems sure to suit SANT ALESSIO and David Simcock's runner is taken to beat Tabletalk, who shaped well on debut

20:10 Tipperary NH Flat Race 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (8/1 +20%) Block Rockin Beats	8/1(+20%)	(2) Block Rockin Beats 8/1, €7,500 3-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stays 3¼m) Steely Addition. Winner of a maiden point on third and most recent start in that sphere in March. Only two other finishers when he won at Castlelands but runner-up won his next race by 20l.
1 1st (4) (5/4 +17%) Jackstell	5/4(+17%)	(4) Jackstell 5/4, €40,000 3-y-o, £70,000 4-y-o, No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fair 2½m hurdle winner Epswell. Dam French bumper winner. Third both starts in maiden points and looks a likely type for this Rules debut. Third on both starts in points last autumn for Denis Murphy, influential new connections.
2 2nd (8) (11/1 +21%) Norr's Cross	11/1(+21%)	(8) Norr's Cross 11/1, Arctic Cosmos gelding. Dam unraced. Failed to complete both starts between the flags. Held every chance when falling two out at Knockanohill, so should not be dismissed lightly.
3 3rd (7) (4/1 -14%) Mic Drop	4/1(-14%)	(7) Mic Drop 4/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding who landed a maiden point at the second attempt in March. One to note in the betting on this Rules debut. Stepped up from debut third when winning at Ballyknock in March; may hold his own.
4 4th (5) (20/1 +50%) Jumble Light	20/1(+50%)	(5) Jumble Light 20/1, Diamond Green gelding. Half-brother to 2m French bumper winner Derby de Thaix. Makes very little appeal based on his exploits between the flags. No apparent chance on the evidence of five starts in points.
5th 5th (10) (4/1 +20%) Val Venus	4/1(+20%)	(10) Val Venus 4/1, Valirann gelding. Half-brother to smart hurdler/high-class chaser Hidden Cyclone and fair hurdler Kings Canyon. Dam unraced. Winner of the second of his 2 starts in maiden points and could have a part to play on Rules debut. Half-brother to the talented Hidden Cyclone, beat a more experienced horse at Curraghmore.
6th 6th (6) (8/1 -100%) Kerlogue	8/1(-100%)	(6) Kerlogue 8/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Not At Present. Successful sole start between the flags in February and he's one to consider. May not have had much to beat on debut in a maiden point at Punchestown but in good hands.
7th 7th (9) (12/1 +14%) Therellbguddaysyet	12/1(+14%)	(9) Therellbguddaysyet 12/1, €1,100 3-y-o, Leading Light gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler (19f winner) Patsy Bee. Winner of one of his 2 completed starts in points but others possess more appealing profiles all the same. Makes bumper debut at age of eight; won at Kildorrery, may find younger rivals too strong.
8th 8th (1) (125/1 -213%) And Still I Rise	125/1(-213%)	(1) And Still I Rise 125/1, Ocovango gelding. Closely related to useful bumper winner/hurdler Getaway John and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Jetaway Joey. Dam placed in point. 0-17 between the flags. Has failed to complete the course in 11 of his 16 starts in points, seems safe to rule out.
9th 9th (3) (40/1 +20%) Fox Hardaway	40/1(+20%)	(3) Fox Hardaway 40/1, Sageburg gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser American Gerry. Poor record in points. Soundly beaten on his two completed starts in points, unlikely to play a featuring part.

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20:10 Tipperary NH Flat Race 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

JACKSTELL was placed on both point-to-point starts for Denis Murphy before joining current connections for 70,000 pounds in December. He was third on debut at Ballycrystal in a race that has thrown up a couple of subsequent winners and it will be interesting to see how strong he is in the market here. Block Rockin Beats has joined Terence O'Brien since beating Milo Miller at Castlelands in March and the runner-up has gone one better since. Kerlogue won his only point start at Punchestown in February, while Mic Drop and Val Venus are others to consider having also scored between the flags last time. Norr's Cross has been let down by his jumping in two point starts this year.

The vote goes to JACKSTELL, who was placed on both of his appearances between the flags and this half-brother to four winners is an appealing type for a much-respected yard. Kerlogue, Val Venus and Mic Drop, all point winners, are feared most in that order of preference.

Five point winners are on view here but this 2m2f race may be more suitable for JACKSTELL, bought by Emmet Mullins in November.

20:20 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(11) (10/1 +29%) Northern Rose	10/1(+29%)	(11) Northern Rose 10/1, Maiden who has run well the last twice, left in a place last at Southwell (2m) on Tuesday. Modest form when placed in her last two runs; needs more to take this.
(1) (20/1 -67%) Chevington	20/1(-67%)	(1) Chevington 20/1, Runner-up on the first of 3 outings in bumpers. Minor promise only over hurdles but could be seen in a better light now handicapping. Betting may prove a useful guide. Placed in a bumper and some promise in novice hurdles; can do better now handicapping.
(5) (25/1 -79%) Culligran	25/1(-79%)	(5) Culligran 25/1, Notnowcato filly who was unplaced on both completed starts in points. However, some promise in pair of maiden/novice hurdles in recent weeks, probably unsuited by drop back to 2m when fourth at Ffos Las 17 days ago. Handicap debut. Hurdle debut was encouraging; makes handicap debut at a realistic level; can do better.
1 1st (7) (6/1 -20%) Our Dylan	6/1(-20%)	(7) Our Dylan 6/1, Showed benefit of a recent run when belatedly shedding maiden tag at Hereford (16.2f) 30 days ago, leading soon after the last and doing it comfortably. Of interest again nudged up 6 lb. 23rd time lucky at Hereford last month; more needed to defy a 6lb rise.
2 2nd (4) (11/2 +61%) City Roller	11/2(+61%)	(4) City Roller 11/2, Maiden who ran best race for some time with a tongue strap added when fourth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (20.4f) 16 days ago, left behind gradually. Has fallen considerably in the weights but task now is to build on that. Modest and exposed maiden; latest run was okay but still looks high in the weights.
3 3rd (3) (15/8 +37%) Garitsa Bay	15/8(+37%)	(3) Garitsa Bay 15/8, Didn't offer much in bumper/3 novice hurdle runs but built on promise of his handicap debut effort at Market Rasen when opening his account in a C&D handicap 18 days ago, staying on to lead near finish. Up 6 lb but good chance there's more to come, particularly if his jumping improves. Game effort to win over C&D last month; up 6lb but still brings low mileage.
4 4th (8) (9/1 +25%) Nobody Told Me	9/1(+25%)	(8) Nobody Told Me 9/1, Fair Flat winner for Jedd O'Keeffe who has displayed a modicum of promise in trio of maiden/novice hurdle runs for new yard. Switch to handicaps more suitable now and interesting if the market speaks in his favour. Well beaten in 3 quick runs over hurdles this spring; Flat ability makes him of interest.
5th 5th (6) (11/4 -22%) Telefenney	11/4(-22%)	(6) Telefenney 11/4, Well held first 4 starts over hurdles but much improved to make second handicap start a winning one over C&D 18 days ago, looking well served by the increase in trip. Possibilities again given low-mileage profile. Off the mark over C&D 18 days ago; 8lb rise asks more of her but she's unexposed.
6th 6th (10) (18/1 -13%) Luminaries	18/1(-13%)	(10) Luminaries 18/1, Offered very little in maiden/novice hurdles and similar story in handicaps last summer. Marked improvement required if he's to figure back from 8 months off. Poor form for this yard; absent eight months and not easily recommended.
7th 7th (9) (16/1 -45%) Logistical	16/1(-45%)	(9) Logistical 16/1, Maiden on Flat/over hurdles who showed some promise in juvenile hurdles for Tom Lacey during second half of last year. Hasn't been at his best on the Flat for present stable in recent months though, and percentage call is to look elsewhere. Handicap debut. Placed in minor 3yo hurdles last season; fair AW Flat form this year but below par latest.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (125/1 -400%) Farewellchancer	125/1(-400%)	(2) Farewellchancer 125/1, 7-y-o who didn't offer a great deal in handful of maiden hurdles for Gordon Elliott during second half of last year. Changed hands for just 1,000 gns in January and percentage call is to look elsewhere now handicapping. Unplaced in 5 maiden hurdles for Gordon Elliott; sold for 1,000gns in Jan; lots to prove..

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

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

TELEFENNEY spoiled the party for favourite-backers when getting the better of a stablemate over C&D last month. The five-year-old impressed with the way she travelled that day and an 8lb higher mark may not be the ceiling of her ability. Our Dylan bounced back to form when capitalising on a career-low mark at Hereford. He is feared most, ahead of Garitsa Bay, who landed the other division of the race won by the selection here and is also likely capable of better.

GARITSA BAY showed improved form despite suggesting he still has something to learn, including on the jumping score, when getting on top late on over C&D 18 days ago and he looks of interest again with the prospect of more to come. Telefenney, another low-mileage sort who tasted success over C&D recently, is feared with Our Dylan another to consider having shed the maiden tag at Hereford 4 weeks ago.

Telefenney won well here last month and is a key contender but CULLIGRAN is unexposed and looks a likely improver now handicapping.

20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (18/1 -29%) Blue Collar	18/1(-29%)	(7) Blue Collar 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 6 in nursery (3/1) at Bath (8f, good). Off 7 months. Up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Had excuses towards the end of last year, so not completely dismissed. Below best so far in handicaps; has been gelded but something to prove on AW debut.
1 1st (3) (9/2 +50%) Primo Lara	9/2(+50%)	(3) Primo Lara 9/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Others are more persuasive. Fair form all three starts and should stay further than 7f but needs to improve to win.
2 2nd (6) (3/1 +40%) Reaching High	3/1(+40%)	(6) Reaching High 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, sixth of 13 in minor event at Windsor (10f, good) 24 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve and merits respect. Has shown ability on turf but this trip may be on the sharp side for AW/handicap debut.
3 3rd (5) (13/2 -8%) Crimson Road	13/2(-8%)	(5) Crimson Road 13/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 4/1, third of 6 in minor event at Brighton (8f, heavy). Off 6 months. Type to do better upped in trip for handicap debut. Ability in three runs last year and well worth a try over this trip on handicap debut.
4 4th (8) (8/1 +20%) Midnight Rumble	8/1(+20%)	(8) Midnight Rumble 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 200/1). Off 176 days. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer. Improved form on AW debut and is the type to do better now upped in trip in handicaps.
5th 5th (4) (8/1 -60%) Marefuori	8/1(-60%)	(4) Marefuori 8/1, 12/1, very good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D 41 days ago, running on. Should be on the premises again for all that others are less exposed. Turned in best effort over C&D last time but he's likely vulnerable to an improver.
6th 6th (2) (8/1 -60%) Blessed Boy	8/1(-60%)	(2) Blessed Boy 8/1, Thrice-raced winner. Winner at Lingfield in October. 15/8, fifth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (8f) 57 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Remains with potential. Fair form all three starts and shaped as though worth a try over this trip; interesting.
7th 7th (1) (7/2 -56%) The African Queen	7/2(-56%)	(1) The African Queen 7/2, 5/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 9 days ago, keeping on well. Carries penalty. Enters calculations. Progressive sort who turned in best effort on reappearance last week; claims under penalty.

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20:30 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Last week's Brighton winner The African Queen is an obvious contender under her penalty, while Marefuori has been knocking on the door. They come up against some interesting handicap debutants, though, not least REACHING HIGH, whose comeback sixth at Windsor gives him an edge in match practice over Crimson Road. Blessed Boy and Primo Lara also have a run under their belts and look fairly treated now into handicap company.

THE AFRICAN QUEEN improved a chunk to make a successful handicap debut at Brighton 9 days ago and, for all that this looks a better race, she's worth a chance to make all. Blessed Boy remains with potential and Reaching High is another one of a few interesting handicap debutants.

It's worth going with MIDNIGHT RUMBLE, who showed improved form on his AW debut in a race that worked out well. This trip should suit

21:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (16/5 -42%) Conquest Of Power	16/5(-42%)	(3) Conquest Of Power 16/5, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 7 days ago, readily. Carries penalty. Shortlist material. C&D winner; back to winning ways at Lingfield last week; 4lb well in under penalty.
2 2nd (7) (3/1 +50%) Harry The Haggler	3/1(+50%)	(7) Harry The Haggler 3/1, Latest win at Kempton in November. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 33 days ago, left poorly placed. Can get more heavily involved if the race is run to suit. Consistent sort who won twice last year and not beaten far over C&D last time; claims.
3 3rd (6) (7/1 -40%) Alexander James	7/1(-40%)	(6) Alexander James 7/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, faring best of those held up. Well treated on past exploits and worth a chance to build on promising latest effort. Shaped as though coming to hand over C&D last time and he's an interesting runner.
4 4th (9) (13/2 -30%) Heerathetrack	13/2(-30%)	(9) Heerathetrack 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in January. Good second of 10 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, running on. Should go well again. C&D winner in January and ran well returned to this venue last time; should go well.
5th 5th (4) (22/1 -175%) Annie Law	22/1(-175%)	(4) Annie Law 22/1, Scored at Kempton in October, then only eighth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f), unable to sustain effort. Off 176 days. Mark still looks fair if he's ready to go on return. Turf and dual AW winner but not at best at Kempton in November and off since.
6th 6th (1) (6/1 +50%) King Of Ithaca	6/1(+50%)	(1) King Of Ithaca 6/1, C&D winner. 14/1 and hooded for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Others make more appeal. C&D winner and fairly reliable sort who can be excused last run on account of soft ground.
7th 7th (8) (20/1 -25%) Poetic Jack	20/1(-25%)	(8) Poetic Jack 20/1, C&D winner. Winner here in November. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (12/1). Off 154 days. Has work to do. Improved to win over C&D in November but below that the following month and absent since.
8th 8th (2) (11/1 +21%) Golden Passport	11/1(+21%)	(2) Golden Passport 11/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 61 days ago. Needs to bounce back after a break and others make more appeal. Yet to win a handicap and below best on three of last four starts; blinkers left off.
9th 9th (5) (11/1 -57%) Thomas Equinas	11/1(-57%)	(5) Thomas Equinas 11/1, 3-time C&D winner. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (7/2). Off 7 months. Hard to know if he'll be tuned up but clearly suited by this track. Decent strike-rate here but goes without usual cheekpieces for reappearance run.

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21:00 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

CONQUEST OF POWER has been hit with a 9lb hike for last week's Lingfield triumph so is 4lb well-in under his penalty. He isn't absolutely guaranteed to perform to the same level, but won with so much up his sleeve that he must be stuck with. Heerathetrack and Alexander James took minor honours over C&D recently and are capable of getting involved again. Thomas Equinas excelled at this venue towards the end of his last campaign so has to be considered closely too.

ALEXANDER JAMES shaped well from too far back here last time and he's potentially thrown in on old form, so he's worth taking a chance on in a hope that they go quick enough up front. Mark Usher-trained pair Conquest of Power and Heerathetrack are both formidable opponents.

Mark Usher has a strong hand and can score with recent Lingfield winner CONQUEST OF POWER (nap), who is 4lb well in, despite a penalty

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Tomform Thursday 9th May 2024

Races & Results Thursday 9th May 2024

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13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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13:35 Gowran Park Stakes 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:50 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Chester Maiden (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Gowran Park Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:18 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Gowran Park Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:48 Brighton Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:55 Huntingdon Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Chester Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Gowran Park Claimer 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:18 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 13f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Gowran Park Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:53 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Huntingdon Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Gowran Park Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:23 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Huntingdon NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:35 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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