1 Wednesday 15th May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 42 Races on Wednesday 15th May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 7 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at Tipperary, 6 races at Perth, 8 races at Bath, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

14:00 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (12/1 +0%) Boyles Hill	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Boyles Hill 12/1, Fetched £17,500 after landing a maiden point at the second attempt in February. Encouraging start when runner-up in a bumper at Ffos Las last month. Bred for jumping. Win Irish point and was runner-up in bumper last month; respected on hurdling debut.
5 (5) (15/8 +6%) Dexterity	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(5) Dexterity 15/8, €22,000 3-y-o, Shantou gelding. Dam, maiden on Flat, closely related to very smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 21f) Nicanor. Runner-up sole start in Irish points in March 2022. Presumably had issues after but he showed plenty to work on when second at Perth 3 weeks ago. Sets the standard. Runner-up at Perth (2m4f) on comeback and sets standard on that form; big player.
4 1st (4) (4/1 +11%) De Tellers Fortune	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) De Tellers Fortune 4/1, €32,000 3-y-o, £135,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Has an appealing pedigree and won between the flags in Ireland last year. Transferred to a top yard and showed much more than on Rules debut when fourth at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Irish point winner who showed some promise over hurdles at Warwick last month; in the mix.
9 2nd (9) (25/1 +75%) Milan Ac	25 25/1(+75%)	(9) Milan Ac 25/1, £60,000 recruit from the Irish pointing field but just minor promise both starts under Rules. Well held in both hurdle runs for new yard and remains best watched for now.
12 3rd (12) (7/2 +22%) Typhoon Flyer	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(12) Typhoon Flyer 7/2, Similar form when placed all 3 starts in bumpers, latest on British debut at Market Rasen. Can make presence felt now hurdling for in-form yard. Clear promise in bumpers and he needs a close look on this switch to hurdling.
16 4th (16) (10/1 -67%) Devon Dude	10 10/1(-67%)	(16) Devon Dude 10/1, Dartmouth gelding. Dam 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 27f). Bred to stay well but displayed enough speed to win 4-runner bumper at Chepstow in March. Won on bumper debut in March and he's respected upped in trip on this hurdling debut.
7 5th (7) (6/4 +57%) Impatient	1.5 6/4(+57%)	(7) Impatient 6/4, Quite expensive as a store horse and showed plenty to work on when second in a Newcastle bumper in December 2022. Not in the same form at Ayr 4 months ago and hurdles debut in October was promising. Can build on that with a tongue tie on. Runner-up in Carlisle novice in October and he's respected on his return; had wind surgery.
11 6th (11) (125/1 -89%) Timeforarum	125 125/1(-89%)	(11) Timeforarum 125/1, Looks a handicap project under Rules. Seventh in both hurdle runs and needs plenty of improvement at this new trip.
6 7th (6) (5/1 +38%) Full Metal Jacket	5 5/1(+38%)	(6) Full Metal Jacket 5/1, From a good family and filled the frame both starts in Irish bumpers last spring. Failed to meet market expectations when fifth on hurdles debut last month. Since left Emmet Mullins. Ex-Irish; changed hands for £2,500 and has something to prove for new yard.
14 8th (14) (300/1 -200%) Miss Arvico	300 300/1(-200%)	(14) Miss Arvico 300/1, Has shown nothing over hurdles. Has struggled at massive prices in three hurdle runs this spring and can only be watched.
15 9th (15) (250/1 -150%) Olivia Kate	250 250/1(-150%)	(15) Olivia Kate 250/1, Showed nothing in bumpers. Tailed off in both bumpers and needs a transformation on this switch to hurdling.
3 10th (3) (33/1 +0%) Casting Aspersions	33 33/1(+0%)	(3) Casting Aspersions 33/1, Runner-up both completed starts in points. From the family of bumper winner/smart hurdler (2m-2½m winner) Davenport Milenium. Seventh in a bumper at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Up in trip with a hood fitted. Down the field in sole bumper and needs to leave that form behind on hurdling debut.
10 11th (10) (250/1 -150%) Pattern Cutter	250 250/1(-150%)	(10) Pattern Cutter 250/1, Little to shout about in 3 starts under Rules, latest on hurdles debut for new yard. Well held in his completed starts in bumpers, points and a maiden hurdle; no appeal.
13 12th (13) (250/1 -150%) Lady Harriett	250 250/1(-150%)	(13) Lady Harriett 250/1, Showed some ability when fourth in Chepstow bumper last March but very little to shout about since. Ran okay on her bumper debut last spring but hasn't offered much since.
1 13th (1) (150/1 -200%) Bold Yeoman	150 150/1(-200%)	(1) Bold Yeoman 150/1, £1,500 3-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to modest 3¼m chase winner Dangan des Champs and a point winner. Looked badly in need of the experience in a bumper last month. Tailed off in Newcastle bumper last month and is best watched on this switch to hurdling.
8 \|PU\| (8) (22/1 -10%) Inside I'm Dancin	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Inside I'm Dancin 22/1, Third on debut at Wincanton last month and matched that form at Warwick 17 days later. More needed in novice company. Third on hurdling debut at Wincanton but he didn't build on that at Warwick.

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14:00 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from DEXTERITY's Rules/hurdles bow when runner-up at Perth last month. That experience should stand Olly Murphy's inmate in good stead going forwards and a breakthrough victory could be on the cards. Carlisle second Impatient is also open to improvement on his return to action after a 202-day layoff, with a subsequent wind procedure likely to aid the six-year-old's cause, while Typhoon Flyer should appreciate the rise in distance.

It took a while for connections to get DEXTERITY back to the track following his runner-up effort in a point but he displayed plenty of ability at Perth 3 weeks ago. Likely to build on that for his in-form yard, he looks the way to go. Impatient is probably the main danger of those with hurdles form, while Typhoon Flyer and Devon Dude warrant respect given their bumper form.

Top of the list is DEXTERITY, who returned form a long absence with a promising second on his hurdling debut at Perth last month.

14:15 York Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (50/1 -100%) Island Brave	50 50/1(-100%)	(9) Island Brave 50/1, Veteran who scored in determined fashion at Haydock in 2022. Well beaten on sole outing last season and similar story back from further 18 months off when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 39 days ago. Can only be watched. No show when 40-1 in useful AW race early last month and this 10yo has questions to answer.
6 1st (6) (7/2 +40%) Crystal Delight	3.5 7/2(+40%)	(6) Crystal Delight 7/2, Plenty of creditable efforts in handicaps last year for the now-retired William Jarvis and well backed, ran out an emphatic winner from the front on debut for new yard at Epsom 910f) 3 weeks ago, clear under 2f out. Handicapper has reacted but that may not prove his limit. Won at Epsom (1m2f, good) in good style on debut for new yard, making all; stays 1m4f.
5 2nd (5) (13/2 +7%) Kihavah	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(5) Kihavah 13/2, Thrived last summer, recording a 4-timer (including a C&D success) and signed off with a solid second in class 2 Newmarket handicap (14f) in July. Entitled to be back up to speed on the back of 2 comeback runs this year and no surprise to see a good showing. Hurdles wins on good to soft, more to prove on soft; won at this meeting in 2022 and 2023.
7 3rd (7) (6/1 +40%) Chillingham	6 6/1(+40%)	(7) Chillingham 6/1, Successful on return at Thirsk (12f, heavy) last spring and held form well in stronger company thereafter last year. Stepped up on his Kempton reappearance when third at Ripon (12f, heavy) 18 days ago and he could do better still, particularly back over 1¾m. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Good each-way chance if first-time cheekpieces don't have an adverse effect.
1 4th (1) (11/2 -57%) Klondike	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Klondike 11/2, Galileo colt who tasted success on debut in a Newbury maiden (11f, heavy) last spring and useful efforts in defeat at listed/Group 3 level next 2 starts. Never figured in Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury in August but had wind op ahead of return and this more suitable on handicap debut. Below form final 2023 start and had wind surgery three days later; lightly raced Gr2 entry.
11 5th (11) (33/1 -106%) Oneforthegutter	33 33/1(-106%)	(11) Oneforthegutter 33/1, Showed an excellent attitude to resume winning ways in 10-runner handicap at Southwell (12.1f) on final outing of 2023 in December. Easily excused his next start at Kempton (12f) in January but others rate that bit stronger returning from 109 days off. 1m4f wins at Ascot last July and Southwell in December; not ruled out.
12 6th (12) (33/1 -32%) Percy Shelley	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Percy Shelley 33/1, Useful performer in France who was successful 3 times in 2022. Current yard yet to find the key to him in 4 starts, no upturn for fitting of cheekpieces at Newmarket (12f) 11 days ago. Visor now the headgear of choice. Three wins in France in 2022; no great impact in his four British efforts; new headgear.
14 7th (14) (16/1 -14%) Lightening Company	16 16/1(-14%)	(14) Lightening Company 16/1, Successful at Pontefract (10f) this time last year and has made a bright start to this campaign, placed in handicaps with plenty of give underfoot in recent months. However, return to forecast quicker ground now possibly not ideal judged on the balance of his form. 2nd on latest outing; unraced beyond 1m2f on Flat but it now looks worth the attempt.
8 8th (8) (10/1 +0%) Flash Bardot	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Flash Bardot 10/1, Won 5 times in 2023, latterly at Catterick (12f, heavy) in October and she again handled conditions best when seeing off a host of similarly useful fillies on return at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) 18 days ago. Has form on quicker ground but she may need soft/heavy to be seen at her best. Impressive twice last autumn and also well on top (again 1m4f in the mud) 18 days ago.
13 9th (13) (33/1 -65%) Saratoga Gold	33 33/1(-65%)	(13) Saratoga Gold 33/1, Resurgent in blinkers when completing quick-fire hat-trick in 2022 and added to his tally at Kempton (12f) last July. Operated below best thereafter but not disgraced starting out for new yard when fifth in handicap at Epsom (12f) 3 weeks ago. Task is to build on that effort now. Respectable fifth on stable debut; none of his wins have been on softer than good.
4 10th (4) (14/1 +0%) Westerton	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Westerton 14/1, Only a maiden win to his name but he showed very useful and improved form when close second (clear of rest) in 1¼m handicap at Doncaster last September. Likely he needed first start for 7 months at Newmarket (9f) 11 days ago and worth another crack at this trip under these conditions. Underperformed when trying 1m4f on two of last three starts 2023; well beaten on return.
10 11th (10) (22/1 -57%) Two Brothers	22 22/1(-57%)	(10) Two Brothers 22/1, Likeable sort who scored over C&D last September and posted a career-best display when winning 14-runner Thirsk handicap (12f, heavy) on penultimate start last month. Respectable third at Hamilton (13f) followed but he may just be tapped for speed back down in trip here. Competitive almost every time in the last 20 months, so has to be taken seriously.
3 12th (3) (9/2 +10%) Marhaba The Champ	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Marhaba The Champ 9/2, Made a winning return at this meeting 12 months ago and relished the step up in trip when going in again over C&D at the Ebor Meeting in August. Too free at Newmarket final start but fact he's gone well fresh a plus and he's 2-2 around here. Respected. Gelded since last term; York wins at the Dante and Ebor meetings last term.
2 13th (2) (20/1 -43%) Track Of Time	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Track Of Time 20/1, Three-time winner on turf/AW in France last summer (useful form) and not disgraced when midfield in pair of Meydan handicaps around the turn of the year for Francis-Henri Graffard. However, likely he needs to pull out more now starting out for new stable. Trained in France hitherto, where he had three wins; sole attempt at 1m4f was a close call.

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14:15 York Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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

A subsequent wind procedure since KLONDIKE's disappointing last-placed finish in the Group 3 Geoffrey Freer at Newbury in August could unlock some improvement in William Haggas' lightly-raced colt. The son of Galileo enters handicaps off what looks a workable mark, particularly if judged on his fourth in the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket the month before. The biggest threat may emerge from easy Epsom scorer Crystal Delight, while a gelding operation may see Marhaba The Champ bounce back to form.

CRYSTAL DELIGHT justified good support when emphatically making his first start for Harry Eustace a winning one at Epsom 3 weeks ago, and with the step back up in trip holding no fears, there's every chance we've not yet seen the best of him for his new yard. Marhaba The Champ is 2-2 on the Knavesmire and is respected on his return (won first time up last term). Kihavah and Klondike are others worth a second look.

Flash Bardot and Two Brothers would top the list if the ground is softer than good. If it isn't, it will be MARHABA THE CHAMP.

14:30 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (18/1 +0%) Believe Jack	18 18/1(+0%)	(8) Believe Jack 18/1, Back to winning ways in this first-time headgear in 2m Catterick claiming hurdle in March (final start for Olly Murphy) but then ran poorly (pulled up) back in a handicap for new yard at Chepstow. Won a claimer for Olly Murphy in March but was pulled up on his stable debut last month.
7 1st (7) (10/3 +39%) Manuelito	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(7) Manuelito 10/3, Fair maiden on the Flat for Richard Hannon and has improved with each of his 3 starts over hurdles, most recently seeing off 7 rivals in a Wincanton maiden (15.2f, good). More on his plate now pitched into handicap company but he may have more to offer. Won a Wincanton maiden latest and he should have more to offer over hurdles; respected.
3 2nd (3) (4/1 +33%) Bucephalus	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Bucephalus 4/1, Came good in this sphere when taking a 2m Newbury handicap in March. Lost no caste in defeat when chasing home a progressive type at Bangor (16.7f, soft) last time, pulling nicely clear of the rest, and he has to enter calculations. Won at Newbury in March and he was clear second at Bangor last time; in the mix.
2 3rd (2) (11/2 -10%) Kansas Du Berlais	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Kansas Du Berlais 11/2, On a handy mark based on juvenile efforts and has taken steps back in the right direction following a second wind op and with a hood enlisted the last twice, latterly going close at Fontwell (19.2f, good to firm). 2 lb nudge fair enough and he's a big player with Sam Twiston-Davies aboard. Hit personal best with close second at Fontwell; should go well again back in trip.
9 4th (9) (11/2 +50%) John Betjeman	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(9) John Betjeman 11/2, Three-time C&D winner who has steadily eased in the weights (now 4 lb below last winning mark) and posted another creditable effort in defeat when third in a big-field Taunton handicap (16.5f, good) 3 weeks ago. Likely to be in the mix once more. All three wins over C&D and he's been placed in big fields last twice; in the mix.
6 5th (6) (17/2 -70%) Three Cliffs Bay	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(6) Three Cliffs Bay 17/2, Opened his account over C&D (heavy) in November but form has gradually tailed off and he's opposable, despite the fact that this represents a drop in class. 25-1 win over C&D in November but he's not gone on from that; needs to find more.
10 6th (10) (10/1 -67%) Double Click	10 10/1(-67%)	(10) Double Click 10/1, Bounced back with a career-best effort to land a 9-runner handicap at Chepstow (2m, soft) in March. Not the easiest of rides and was off the bridle a long way out over the same C&D next time but, to his credit, he put in good late work to finish second. Each-way shout. C&D winner who has had a win and second at Chepstow in last two runs; dangerous.
5 7th (5) (10/1 +17%) Charlie's Glance	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Charlie's Glance 10/1, Scored at Huntingdon early in 2023 and not disgraced on his return (after a breathing op) when third in handicap hurdle at Fakenham last month. Wasn't in quite the same form back chasing at Bangor since but better ground here will help and he's not a forlorn hope. Won over fences in February but he's been vulnerable in two runs since; others preferred.
12 8th (12) (18/1 -100%) Saddlers Quest	18 18/1(-100%)	(12) Saddlers Quest 18/1, Completed the hat-trick at Newton Abbot in September before acquitting herself well when third at Worcester (demoted from second) the following month. Recent reappearance spin at Ludlow was clearly needed but this demands a career-best all the same. Did well last summer/autumn and he had an excuse on recent return; not ruled out.
11 9th (11) (40/1 -82%) Supposedtobe	40 40/1(-82%)	(11) Supposedtobe 40/1, Won selling hurdle and Uttoxeter handicap last summer but has struggled in handicaps since and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. No joy under both codes in last four runs and he's now 1-10 in this sphere; down the list.
4 10th (4) (66/1 -200%) Now Or Never	66 66/1(-200%)	(4) Now Or Never 66/1, Fair form over hurdles and fences in France but hasn't shown much in 3 starts (all handicap hurdles) for present yard. On the upside, he's now a stone lower in the weights compared to his British debut in December, so this 5-y-o shouldn't be written off. Two wins in France but, after long absence, he's struggled in three runs for current yard.
1 \|PU\| (1) (22/1 -100%) Totterdown	22 22/1(-100%)	(1) Totterdown 22/1, Veteran who capitalised on a drop in grade to record his sixth success over hurdles at Huntingdon (15.8f,heavy) in March. Has won on good ground in the past but does most of his racing on slower surfaces nowadays and, moreover, a 5 lb rise could find him out here. 13yo who bounced back with a comfortable win at Huntingdon; respected off 5lb higher.

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14:30 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Last-time-out Huntingdon scorer Totterdown showed that he's still very much capable when denying a subsequent winner on that occasion. However, the combination of a 5lb rise in the ratings and quicker ground conditions could prove the veteran's undoing, with handicap-debutant MANUELITO making most appeal. A mark of 113 for last month's maiden hurdle success at Wincanton looks more than fair and there should be more to come from the son of Cracksman. Triple C&D victor John Betjeman must also enter calculations.

KANSAS DU BERLAIS has got back on track since undergoing a wind op/fitted with a hood and he is taken to register his first success in handicap company. Bucephalus has to be feared on the back of his solid effort at Bangor, while the consistent John Betjeman and handicap-debutant Manuelito are others to consider.

Plenty have possibilities but David Pipe's 4yo MANUELITO gets the vote ahead of Kansas Du Berlais and Bucephalus.

14:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (14/1 +44%) Aleezdancer	14 14/1(+44%)	(10) Aleezdancer 14/1, Kicked off 2023 with a comfortable win in 6f Doncaster handicap on heavy and good third in that race under 7 lb claimer on return this time around. Probably unsuited by drying conditions at Newmarket earlier this month and that's likely to hold him back once again. Below par last time but he's on a good mark and was unlucky in this 12 months ago.
21 2nd (21) (25/1 -56%) Dakota Gold	25 25/1(-56%)	(21) Dakota Gold 25/1, 4-time C&D winner who needed the run at Doncaster on return and shaped better than the bare result when mid-field back there (6f, soft) 18 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Mark drops another 3 lb but may prove vulnerable to younger legs. 10yo who isn't the force of old, but the return to York could reignite some spark.
3 3rd (3) (11/1 +21%) Great Ambassador	11 11/1(+21%)	(3) Great Ambassador 11/1, Smart performer at his best but was well beaten after 20 months off at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) recently so has something to prove. Well handicapped; missed all of last year; could improve for comeback run but needs to.
15 4th (15) (17/2 +47%) Woven	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(15) Woven 17/2, Plenty of solid runs in big-field handicaps for this yard, including when beaten just 3 lengths by Wobwobwob in the Ayr Silver Cup last season. Another good effort on return at Doncaster but not in the same mood at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) subsequently. Must bounce back. Modest strike-rate but went very close two starts ago; probably wants a slow surface.
20 5th (20) (28/1 -12%) Abate	28 28/1(-12%)	(20) Abate 28/1, Enjoyed a tremendous year under this rider in 2023, winning 4 handicaps, including when making all from low draw at Newmarket in September. Made solid return from 7 months off when sixth at that track last month but unable to build on it there subsequently. Front-runner who won 4 times last season; in fair form this year but needs something extra.
9 6th (9) (11/1 -10%) Mr Wagyu	11 11/1(-10%)	(9) Mr Wagyu 11/1, Largely ran well without winning in 2023 and ran creditably after 7 months off from his lowest mark in almost 3 years when runner-up at Ripon (5f, heavy) last month. Seventh in this last year and not taken lightly if stepping up on his return effort. On 20-race losing run but on a handy mark and he went close on his reappearance.
11 7th (11) (66/1 -164%) Intervention	66 66/1(-164%)	(11) Intervention 66/1, Rattled off a 4-timer at the back end of last year and has been runner-up in 5 starts in 2024. Run of good form halted at Southwell last time (did a shade too much switched to front-running tactics) and hard to know how he'll fare returned to turf. Improved performer on AW since end of last year but he's just 1-23 on turf.
18 8th (18) (50/1 -150%) Monsieur Kodi	50 50/1(-150%)	(18) Monsieur Kodi 50/1, A three-time 5f/6f winner on soft ground last season. Shaped better than the bare result after 6 months off when fifth of 9 at Ripon (5f, heavy) 18 days ago (finished with running left) but this drying ground is likely no use to him (goes especially well in testing conditions). Three wins last year and encouraging fifth on reappearance; might not be far away.
4 9th (4) (13/2 +46%) Aberama Gold	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(4) Aberama Gold 13/2, Smart sprinter who tasted success 5 times last season, notably in the Sky Bet Dash over C&D and Stewards' Cup. Quiet start to 2024 but more like it on turf the last twice, giving way only late on when sixth at Newmarket (6f, good) 11 days ago. Each-way claims. Prolific last year, including C&D and Stewards' Cup wins; could be thereabouts.
7 \|U\| (7) (50/1 -100%) Hispanic	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) Hispanic 50/1, Dual winner for Aidan O'Brien who showed speed back on all-weather but was well seen off by the end at Dundalk (5f) last October. Sold for 15,000 gns later that month and interesting to see how he fares for new connections. 2-11 for Ballydoyle; trainer does very well with recruits from other yards; not ruled out.
12 10th (12) (22/1 -57%) Wobwobwob	22 22/1(-57%)	(12) Wobwobwob 22/1, Won the 25-runner Ayr Silver Cup last autumn and having slipped back down to that mark, capitalised on the drop in grade when winning 15-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f, soft) 11 days ago, finding plenty to lead near line. This a much better contest, however. Career-best when winning at Thirsk recently; slow ground seems preferable.
19 11th (19) (28/1 -100%) Manila Scouse	28 28/1(-100%)	(19) Manila Scouse 28/1, 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) last month. Not so good having missed a beat at the start at Chester last week and can't afford to do that again. Back up in trip. Ran really well in big-field handicaps here last season and can make a bold bid.
22 12th (22) (14/1 +30%) Lakota Blue	14 14/1(+30%)	(22) Lakota Blue 14/1, Resumed winning ways on second start back at Ripon last season and having been gelded, was unable to live up to market expectations but wasn't disgraced after 7 months off when fourth at Beverley just under 3 weeks ago. Return to 6f will suit so certainly not discounted. Tends to ply trade at lower level but has course form and runs off last winning mark.
14 13th (14) (10/1 +17%) Chairmanoftheboard	10 10/1(+17%)	(14) Chairmanoftheboard 10/1, Losing run mounting but left reappearance effort behind when going down by just at head at Newbury last month. Ran to a similar level when third at Newmarket (6f, good) 11 days ago and is firmly knocking on the door. Respected. On 19-race losing run but placed in competitive handicaps the last twice; each-way claims.
13 14th (13) (5/1 +50%) Lethal Levi	5 5/1(+50%)	(13) Lethal Levi 5/1, Failed to score last term but posted some good efforts in defeat, including when fourth of 17 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 6 months ago. Left the impression he needed the run and Newmarket (7f, good) 12 days ago and that should have put him spot on back sprinting. Beaten just a neck in this last year and now 5lb lower; could leave reappearance behind.
1 15th (1) (28/1 -40%) Badri	28 28/1(-40%)	(1) Badri 28/1, Hit the target on five occasions last year, rounding off his campaign with a career-best effort at Ascot. Below that level on both starts on all-weather this year but could get back on track now returned to turf. Five wins in career-best 2023 but below par in March on his two outings this year.
17 16th (17) (28/1 -133%) Lethal Nymph	28 28/1(-133%)	(17) Lethal Nymph 28/1, Shaped as if back in form when 5½ lengths fifth of 16 to Magical Spirit in handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft) 18 days ago, just doing too much in the early stages. Handicapper given him a big chance but this a tough race to snap a lengthy losing streak. Prominent for a long way when fifth on soft ground at Doncaster latest; each-way possible.
5 17th (5) (14/1 +0%) Magical Spirit	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Magical Spirit 14/1, Given a chance by the handicapper and with the usual cheekpieces left off, resumed winning ways in good style in 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft) 18 days ago, drawing clear inside final 1f. Ran well when third in this last year (from 2 lb higher) and should go well again. Won at Doncaster last time and remains 2lb lower than when good third in this last year.
8 18th (8) (18/1 -80%) Makanah	18 18/1(-80%)	(8) Makanah 18/1, Tends to go well fresh and having slipped to lowest mark in almost 5 years, ran creditably after 7 months off when fourth at Newmarket (5f, good) last month. Fifth in this last year and shouldn't be underestimated. Hard to win with nowadays but effective here and has had some help from the handicapper.
16 19th (16) (66/1 -230%) Hyperfocus	66 66/1(-230%)	(16) Hyperfocus 66/1, Signed off for 2023 with solid fourth of 22 in handicap over C&D last October. Probably needed the run after 7 months off when last of 8 at Ripon (5f, heavy) 18 days ago and it's worth noting that he tends to come on plenty for his reappearance. Could improve a bundle for recent reappearance; all turf wins on slow ground.
6 20th (6) (13/2 +35%) Summerghand	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(6) Summerghand 13/2, Dead-heated in a valuable C&D handicap last summer. Efforts mixed since but returned to turf with a most eye-catching effort when staying-on fifth of 18 at Newmarket last month. Failed to build on that back there last time but still needs keeping a close eye on. 8lb lower than for last August's C&D dead-heat; caught the eye at Newmarket two runs ago.

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14:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD could be worth chancing. The eight-year-old retains plenty of his old ability, as evidenced by his recent placed effort on the Rowley course at Newmarket, and a similar performance might prove sufficient. Summerghand could go well too judged on his eye-catching Newmarket performance last month, while Mr Wagyu is a two-time C&D winner and must be respected on the back of his close-up second at Ripon on his seasonal debut 18 days ago.

LETHAL LEVI, who left the impression the run was needed earlier this month, should be bang there back sprinting. Chairmanoftheboard, Mr Wagyu and Magical Spirit are a handful of others to consider in what looks a wide-open sprint.

Top of the list is last year's third MAGICAL SPIRIT (nap), who won with something to spare at Doncaster on his reappearance.

15:00 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (6/1 +14%) Long Draw	6 6/1(+14%)	(11) Long Draw 6/1, £60,000 Irish point recruit who finished a creditable fourth of 11 making a quick switch to handicaps at Market Rasen last month. An unexposed profile provides hope that he can build on that. Unexposed 5yo who was an eyecatcher in a Market Rasen handicap last month; dangerous.
14 2nd (14) (11/2 +45%) Robber's Bridge	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(14) Robber's Bridge 11/2, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15f, heavy) in March. Just as good when a close second over 21f there since. Nudged up another 3 lb but still has to enter the reckoning. Won at Wincanton in March and he had a near miss over 2m5f there latest; shortlisted.
6 3rd (6) (5/1 -11%) Pentire Head	5 5/1(-11%)	(6) Pentire Head 5/1, Shrugged off a poor run on handicap debut when second in 3m Taunton handicap in first-time blinkers (retained) 5 weeks ago. Has a tongue tie added now too. Player for top stable. 0-8 but he's finished second four times and is respected back at this trip.
8 4th (8) (11/2 +45%) Shuil Ceoil	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(8) Shuil Ceoil 11/2, Confirmed earlier promise when winning 15-runner handicap at Exeter (21f, heavy) in December. Runner-up twice since, including at Chepstow last month. Looked a bit tricky under pressure there and now has first-time cheekpieces added to his hood. Back to form with second at Chepstow last month and has claims with cheekpieces added.
3 5th (3) (12/1 -33%) Tregele	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Tregele 12/1, Looked an interesting one for handicaps after placing in maiden/novice events but his 2 efforts to date have been disappointing. Still early days but can only watch this time. Unexposed hurdler but he was pulled up last time and has something to prove after that.
4 6th (4) (25/1 -178%) Queen Antoinette	25 25/1(-178%)	(4) Queen Antoinette 25/1, Third in a bumper at Worcester in June 2021 and made light of an 826-day absence to strike on Bangor hurdle debut last autumn. Off a further 7 months. Evidently not the easiest to train but totally unexposed. Has had only two runs and she won at Bangor in October; respected on handicap debut.
15 7th (15) (150/1 -355%) Tiger Blade	150 150/1(-355%)	(15) Tiger Blade 150/1, Showed just modest form in a pair of bumpers for Tom Weston last spring and has been soundly beaten all 4 starts over hurdles for current connections. More realistic chance now handicapping but still tough to make a case for. Unexposed 5yo but he needs a transformation on this handicap debut; 5lb out of weights.
13 8th (13) (7/1 +30%) Faded Fantasy	7 7/1(+30%)	(13) Faded Fantasy 7/1, Opened his account in a 20.5f Southwell maiden last summer but hasn't been able to match that form since, never dangerous when sixth of 13 back at Southwell 3 weeks ago. 0-8 in handicaps and he needs to get back near best on this drop back in trip.
1 9th (1) (14/1 -17%) Moorefields	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Moorefields 14/1, Built on debut promise when landing 16-runner Exeter maiden hurdle (18.5f heavy) on New Year's Day. Beaten a long way in a couple of handicaps there this spring but given a chance by the assessor if staging a revival. Won at Exeter in January but he's not gone on from that and has questions to answer.
9 \|U\| (9) (11/1 -38%) Jubilee Gold	11 11/1(-38%)	(9) Jubilee Gold 11/1, Lightly-raced hurdle winner who has got back on track of late, placing in 3 times in handicaps this spring. Likely to be in the shake-up again. Beaten less than 3l in his last three handicaps and he should go well again.
7 10th (7) (16/1 +20%) Energy One	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Energy One 16/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Ludlow in March 2023 but not seen since refusing to race at Warwick a year ago. Needs treating with a degree of caution after that. Refused to race in her final run last spring and has plenty to prove on comeback.
12 11th (12) (10/1 +17%) Quian	10 10/1(+17%)	(12) Quian 10/1, Won a Taunton handicap hurdle for Thomas Gallagher in December. Below that form in 4 outings since but back on that successful mark if a switch to Fergal O'Brien sparks a revival. One to note in the betting. On dangerous mark on his first run for Fergal O'Brien but he needs a major revival.
2 \|PU\| (2) (14/1 -75%) Activist	14 14/1(-75%)	(2) Activist 14/1, Fairly useful on Flat in France and improved efforts over hurdles for new yard when winning handicaps in the mud at Plumpton (2m) and Taunton (19f) in February. Presumably found a third outing in quick succession too much when pulled up at Exeter in March. Freshened up since. One to consider. Flopped in his hat-trick bid in March and he needs to bounce back after a break.
10 \|PU\| (10) (66/1 -100%) Hallwood	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Hallwood 66/1, Different proposition on the back of a wind op when making second hurdles start a winning one in maiden company at Carlisle in February 2023 but 4 heavy defeats since means he has plenty to prove at present. 40-1 win at Carlisle last February but he's been pulled up in three of his four runs since.
16 \|PU\| (16) (125/1 -279%) The Wire Flyer	125 125/1(-279%)	(16) The Wire Flyer 125/1, Former course winner but has struggled for John Flint in recent years. Absent for 443 days ahead of this first outing for Christian Williams. Has a first-time tongue strap added to regular blinkers. A watching brief is advised unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Record of 1-35 and he's 8lb out of the weights on his comeback; easy to turn elsewhere.

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15:00 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Although ROBBER'S BRIDGE was unable to land a double at Wincanton last month, the six-year-old lost little in defeat that day. A 3lb higher rating looks more than workable for Simon Earle's gelding and compensation could await. Shuil Ceoil hasn't always looked the most straightforward of rides, but Neil Mulholland's charge is feared most on the back of his runner-up effort at Chepstow, while the unexposed Long Draw could also have a say if jumping with more fluency.

The Paul Nicholls-trained PENTIRE HEAD is given a chance to build on his latest Taunton second with a tongue tie added to his blinkers now. Activist, Jubilee Gold and unexposed pair Long Daw and Queen Antoinette head the many dangers in this wide-open handicap.

This looks wide open but ROBBER'S BRIDGE went very close in his bid for a Wincanton double last month and he gets the vote.

15:15 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (20/1 -43%) Cold Case	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Cold Case 20/1, Smart colt who enhanced a fine strike rate when landing Ascot Group 3 on return 12 months ago. Creditable efforts on 2 of his 3 starts thereafter, fourth in Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest (6.4f) in August. Absent since but comes here with yard in good form. Absent since respectable effort in the Prix Maurice de Gheest; yet to win above Group 3.
8 1st (8) (4/1 +60%) Mill Stream	4 4/1(+60%)	(8) Mill Stream 4/1, Fine efforts when twice placed in valuable big-field handicaps last summer before winning back-to-back races in France (latterly a Group 3). Underperformed final 2 starts but right back on track (following wind op) when second behind Washington Heights in Abernant Stakes 4 weeks ago. Respected. Creditable second in the Abernant; this 4yo colt may rate higher still; respected.
10 2nd (10) (12/1 +0%) Shouldvebeenaring	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Shouldvebeenaring 12/1, Likeable sort who acquitted himself well in Group 1 contests on each of his last 2 starts during the autumn. Shaped as if he'd come on for his return on AW in March but only 5½ lengths tenth of 14 to Washington Heights in Abernant Stakes at Newmarket (6f) 27 days ago. Type to bounce back. Tough colt who has Group 1 form; needs to rebound from a disappointing Abernant run.
4 3rd (4) (17/2 +29%) Diligent Harry	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(4) Diligent Harry 17/2, Smart gelding who has returned as good as ever this year, winning listed events at Lingfield/Southwell prior to finishing a smashing third in first-time cheekpieces in Meydan Group 1 in March. Only sixth in this race 12 months ago but no surprise to see a better showing this time around. Good strike-rate on AW; ran creditably in the Al Quoz Sprint but is now 0-13 on turf.
13 4th (13) (14/1 -27%) Washington Heights	14 14/1(-27%)	(13) Washington Heights 14/1, Strong-travelling sort who gained reward for his consistency in high-end 3-y-o handicaps when landing a listed contest in Sweden in September. Well-served by front-running ride when taking Abernant Stakes on return and demands of this track will equally play to his strengths. Beat several of these rivals in the Abernant; major player provided that form is backed up.
1 5th (1) (33/1 -175%) Art Power	33 33/1(-175%)	(1) Art Power 33/1, Very talented on his day, winning twice at the Curragh last term and signed off with success in Ascot Group 1 on Champions' Day in October, showing a good attitude in the process. Seemed stretched by extended 6f in Group 2 at Riyadh in February but likely to be sharper for that. Incurs 5lb penalty for Ascot Group 1 win; below par in this race in 2021 and 2023.
9 6th (9) (17/2 +6%) Montassib	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(9) Montassib 17/2, Smart performer who signed off 2023 with success in C&D Coral Sprint Trophy and picked up where he left off when landing Cammidge Trophy under a confident ride at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in March. Recnt progress has coincided with ground softer than good but he's not discounted by any means. Won his last two races, taking record on soft ground to 3-3 and record over 6f to 3-4.
14 7th (14) (14/1 -133%) Azure Blue	14 14/1(-133%)	(14) Azure Blue 14/1, Smart mare who improved again last season, bagging listed event at Newmarket before landing this race with a bit to spare. Probably best not judged too harshly on her final run in July Cup, and whilst her yard's runners have tended to need a run, the fact she won fresh last year a plus here. Claims. Disappointing in July Cup; progressive otherwise and won this race last year; big player.
15 8th (15) (10/1 -43%) Swingalong	10 10/1(-43%)	(15) Swingalong 10/1, Won the Lowther here as a juvenile and made it 2-2 over C&D in Group 3 Summer Stakes last July. Acquitted herself with plenty of credit in Group 1's either side of that victory and she commands respect on return to action boasting a 100% record here. Smart filly who has Group 1 form; 2-2 over this C&D; solid claims returned to York.
5 9th (5) (28/1 -12%) Fivethousandtoone	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Fivethousandtoone 28/1, Lightly raced 6-y-o who has improved for the application of a visor this year, career-best effort when successful on AW Finals Day at Newcastle (6f) in March. Needs to translate that improvement back on the turf but he's clearly right at the top of his game. Has form figures of 211, all in AW handicaps, since wearing a visor; this is harder.
12 \|F\| (12) (13/2 +54%) Tiber Flow	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(12) Tiber Flow 13/2, Did well to overhaul Spycatcher when taking Group 3 Chipchase at Newcastle (6f) last July and creditable display when third in Coral Charge final start. Return fifth in Abernant Stakes ought to have taken the freshness out of him. Each-way possibilities. Ran respectably in the Abernant but remains more productive on AW; just 1-8 on turf.
3 10th (3) (25/1 -56%) Commanche Falls	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Commanche Falls 25/1, Dual Stewards' Cup winner who made his mark outside of handicaps last season, winning 3 times in listed/Group 3 company. Shaped like he'd tighten up for his return in last month's Abernant Stakes at Ascot (6f) and he could go well at likely longer odds. Creditable third in this contest 12 months ago but was in better form at the time.
11 11th (11) (4/1 +50%) Spycatcher	4 4/1(+50%)	(11) Spycatcher 4/1, Developed into a smart sprinter last season, winning twice and best of those held up when third in Champions' Sprint at Ascot final start. Encouraging return when running on third in Abernant Stakes (6f) 4 weeks ago and he's another worth a second look here. Third in the Abernant last month; good second in this race two years ago; likely player.
7 12th (7) (25/1 -150%) Marshman	25 25/1(-150%)	(7) Marshman 25/1, Made a winning reappearance in a 5.5f Chantilly Group 3 before finishing fifth in this race 12 months ago. Encouraging return when second in listed Cammidge Trophy on return but below that level equipped with a hood behind Washington Heights at Newmarket latest. Headgear discarded here. Good second in the 2022 Gimcrack here but was only fifth in this race last year.
6 13th (6) (25/1 -79%) Khaadem	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Khaadem 25/1, Smart 8-y-o who produced a clear career-best when edging out Sacred in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot last June. Not disgraced in trio of Group 1's thereafter and he's capable of playing a part if ready to roll after 8 months off. The cards dropped right at Royal Ascot but he failed to repeat the form subsequently.

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15:15 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

This could be fought out between those at the foot of the weights in AZURE BLUE and Swingalong, with the Michael Dods-trained mare edging the vote. Although the five-year-old found the July Cup beyond her last season, she remains one to follow in 2024. The aforementioned Swingalong was far from disgraced on her final effort in 2023 when finishing fourth in the Ascot Champions Sprint Stakes and she merits respect, while a race-fit Spycatcher is sure to have his supporters too.

A seriously competitive renewal with the narrow vote in favour of last year's heroine AZURE BLUE. Absent since finishing below her best in last season's July Cup, the manner of her victory in this race previously was most impressive and she could just be worth chancing to dispel an absence. Swingalong, the only other filly in this line up, is a danger, along with Abernant 1-2 Washington Heights and Mill Stream. Spycatcher and Montassib complete the shortlist.

There may well be further progress to come from SWINGALONG, who is first choice ahead of Mill Stream and Azure Blue.

15:30 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (11/4 -22%) Hobb's Delight	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(10) Hobb's Delight 11/4, Improved when dead-heating on Fontwell handicap debut (19f, soft) on Boxing Day and fortunate when resuming winning ways at Southwell (24.3f, soft) in February, left in front 2 out. 2 lb higher but is lightly raced for his age and could have more to offer. Lightly raced 8yo who is 2-3 in handicaps and is open to more progress; respected.
8 1st (8) (6/1 +50%) Lubeat Foras	6 6/1(+50%)	(8) Lubeat Foras 6/1, Point/bumper winner who was placed in maiden hurdles in 2021/22 season. Hasn't always impressed with his jumping over fences since returning from an absence and a return to timber with headgear on failed to do the trick here recently. Tongue tied tried. 0-9 over jumps and has struggled over fences and hurdles last twice; plenty to prove.
9 2nd (9) (16/1 -14%) Mr Tambourine Man	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) Mr Tambourine Man 16/1, Dual winner in spring 2022 but it's been a struggle since (now pulled up in 4 of his last 5 starts). Mark in freefall but has too much to prove. Visor on. Last win was two years ago and he's been pulled up in last three runs; visor now tried.
7 3rd (7) (4/1 +38%) Ghost Hunter	4 4/1(+38%)	(7) Ghost Hunter 4/1, £80,000 buy after finishing second in an Irish point in April 2023 and ran about as well as could be expected from a stiff-looking opening mark when fourth of 7 in at this course (20f, soft) last month. Hiked up in trip but looks one for fences down the line. Unexposed 5yo who could find more progress on his step up to this trip; possibilities.
5 4th (5) (7/2 +13%) Hurricane Danny	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(5) Hurricane Danny 7/2, Stepped up markedly on his hurdles debut form when runner-up behind stablemate Isaac des Obeaux at Chepstow (19.5f) in November. Well held next 2 outings, but returned to that sort of form when fifth at same track (23.6f, good) recently. Each-way player. 0-7 but he wasn't beaten far when upped to 2m7f at Chepstow last month; in the mix.
2 5th (2) (12/1 -20%) Paricolor	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Paricolor 12/1, Tumbled in the weights last season and ran well when runner-up at Fontwell (25.8f, soft) on Boxing Day. However, he's put up a couple of dismal efforts subsequently and the suggestion is to look elsewhere. Last win was in 2021 and he's been pulled up in last two runs; plenty to prove.
4 6th (4) (11/1 -69%) Rare Clouds	11 11/1(-69%)	(4) Rare Clouds 11/1, Knocking on the door prior to deservedly winning a 7-runner Wincanton handicap (21.4f, heavy) in January. Pulled up on his next 2 starts but took a step back in the right direction after 7 weeks off when fourth of 12 at Southwell (20.4f, good) recently. Must build on that. Mixed bag this year including a win and two pulled-up efforts; risks attached.
3 7th (3) (13/2 +54%) A Definite Getaway	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(3) A Definite Getaway 13/2, Runner-up twice around this time last year but having switched yards, ran badly on his handicap debut at Newbury (24.2f, good to soft) just under 8 weeks ago. Handicapper drops him 3 lb and first-time cheekpieces are applied. 0-9 over hurdles and was pulled up on his stable/handicap debut at Newbury (3m) in March.
6 \|PU\| (6) (10/3 +39%) Stringtoyourbow	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(6) Stringtoyourbow 10/3, Fair winning hurdler who showed some promise after 19-month absence at Cheltenham in October. Pulled up sent chasing on his next 2 starts but showed his first form in that sphere when third at Fakenham a couple of months ago. Looks well treated back hurdling. Signs of a revival over fences last time and he looks interesting back over hurdles.

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15:30 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Hurricane Danny has yet to get it together in handicap company but he still has potential, while Stringtoyourbow ran his best race for some time when third at Fakenham over the larger obstacles in March. The verdict, though, is for HOBB'S DELIGHT, who has improved considerably since going handicapping and could still be well treated off 92. The race he won at Southwell in February has worked out well and the booking of Harry Cobden screams confidence.

A few in with a squeak but STRINGTOYOURBOW looks an interesting runner back over the smaller obstacles from a much-reduced mark so he's afforded the vote ahead of Hobb's Delight, who was a shade fortunate to make it 2 wins from his last 3 starts at Southwell in February but remains lightly raced for his age. Hurricane Danny looks set for third.

Preference is for the lightly raced 8yo HOBB'S DELIGHT, who is 2-3 in handicaps and could find more progress back from a break.

15:45 York Group 3 (Class 1) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (22/1 -120%) Secret Satire	22 22/1(-120%)	(6) Secret Satire 22/1, Won a 1m Lingfield (AW) novice last backend and good effort a penalty when third in a warm-looking Sandown novice (1¼m, good to soft) on reappearance 19 days ago. Likely capable of better again. Should build on her 1m2f Sandown novice third but major improvement is needed.
2 2nd (2) (16/1 -88%) Francophone	16 16/1(-88%)	(2) Francophone 16/1, Ayr novice winner last year who produced a very useful effort when making a successful start to her 3-y-o campaign in 1m Southwell handicap 17 days ago. Likely more to come from her now stepping up to 1¼m. Below form in 2yo Group 2 (1m, soft); better than bare result when winning 1m AW handicap.
1 3rd (1) (9/2 +18%) Classical Song	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(1) Classical Song 9/2, Lope de Vega filly who showed plenty of promise at 2, winning a 7f Sandown maiden before 4 lengths fourth in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket. Bred to be suited by 1¼m. The stable has last week's Cheshire Oaks winner Forest Fairy to compare her to so a market move would look interesting. Maiden winner who rallied into 4l fourth in Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket (1m, soft).
4 4th (4) (33/1 -83%) La Pasionaria	33 33/1(-83%)	(4) La Pasionaria 33/1, Made a winning debut in a 1m Salisbury novice in the mud last October but well held in 1m Newmarket listed race on her other 2-y-o start. Jockey bookings point to Classical Song being the yard first string but the betting should provide more clues. Won debut at Salisbury (1m, soft); failed to fire in Listed race at Newmarket (1m, heavy).
5 5th (5) (4/1 +47%) Mayfair	4 4/1(+47%)	(5) Mayfair 4/1, Fairly useful form when runner-up in 7f maidens at the Curragh (heavy) and Dundalk (AW) this spring. Plenty more needed in this higher grade but no surprise were she to find it now stepping up to a trip which is bred to suit. 2nd in her last two 7f maidens; from top yard whose 3yo fillies often find big improvement.
7 6th (7) (33/1 -200%) Sinology	33 33/1(-200%)	(7) Sinology 33/1, Left last autumn's Newmarket debut behind when leading close home in 1¼m Newbury maiden (good to soft) last month. Out of a mare who won this race for the same connections. Open to improvement. Her 1m2f Newbury maiden-winning form has taken some knocks but she looked promising.
3 7th (3) (8/11 +42%) Friendly Soul	0.727273 8/11(+42%)	(3) Friendly Soul 8/11, Top yard has a strong record in this and this daughter of Kingman looked potentially very smart when winning the listed Pretty Polly at Newmarket (1¼m, good) at Newmarket 10 days ago on only her second start. Hard to beat with further progress likely. Serious performance for 1m2f Newmarket Listed win; yard won seven of the last 13 Musidoras.

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15:45 York Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

FRIENDLY SOUL showed a good cruising speed to win over a mile at Kempton as juvenile and eclipsed that performance when she stepped up in both class and trip to land the Pretty Polly at Newmarket 10 days ago. With her stamina proven, the Kingman filly is preferred over Fillies' Mile fourth Classical Song, who like her stablemate La Pasionaria, is an Oaks entrant with improvement to find now she steps up in distance.

FRIENDLY SOUL looked a most exciting prospect when taking the listed Pretty Polly on her Newmarket reappearance and can stretch her unbeaten record to 3 assuming this doesn't come too soon only 10 days on. Francophone should have more to come on the back of her 1m Southwell handicap success, particularly now stepping up in trip, and can provide the chief threat ahead of Classical Song.

The Gosden stable is the very much the first place to turn to for a Musidora winner and their FRIENDLY SOUL is the clear form pick.

16:00 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (7/2 +65%) Spitalfield	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(8) Spitalfield 7/2, Maiden hurdler who went down only to a couple of stronger stayers at the trip at Huntingdon (25f) in February. Chance-ending mistake held him back at Taunton later that month and some sloppy jumping didn't help when fourth at Haydock (24.2f) in March. Has some encouraging form but is held back by his jumping and remains a maiden.
7 2nd (7) (11/1 -144%) Bataillon	11 11/1(-144%)	(7) Bataillon 11/1, Showed fair form when runner-up twice in France last spring and ran his best race for current connections when second of 4 in 19.5f Lingfield handicap (heavy) 71 days ago. Player if he can build on that tackling this even longer trip. Less exposed than most of his rivals; dam's side suggests he may improve for the new trip.
4 3rd (4) (18/1 -157%) I'm A Starman	18 18/1(-157%)	(4) I'm A Starman 18/1, Veteran who gained a second victory since the turn of the year at Plumpton (25f, soft) in March. Not disgraced either start subsequently but he may have to settle for a minor role again here. May rebound granted suitable ground; all wins on soft/good to soft.
2 4th (2) (22/1 -57%) In The Air	22 22/1(-57%)	(2) In The Air 22/1, A triple hurdles winner for Gary Moore and made a good start over fences when second at Huntingdon in October. However, offered little in handful of starts over timber for present yard and fitting of a visor needs to make a significant impact here. Chance of revival depends on how well he responds to first-time visor and new trip.
1 5th (1) (4/1 -14%) Crossing The Bar	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Crossing The Bar 4/1, Successful twice over hurdles at Plumpton (both at 25f) during 2022/23 season. Best effort since when fifth of 13 in handicap at Ascot (23.5f) in February and he's one to consider back from 88 days off with his yard in good form. Hinted at a return to form when last seen; now 4lb below last winning mark; interesting.
6 6th (6) (12/1 +14%) Heure De Gloire	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Heure De Gloire 12/1, Back to winning ways in 2m mares' handicap here (15.8f) at the beginning of February. Hasn't reproduced that level since but did at least run better when fourth over 20f back here 23 days ago. Steps back up in trip now. Placed over 3m early in career but has done her winning at about 2m.
10 7th (10) (9/1 +44%) Ithaka	9 9/1(+44%)	(10) Ithaka 9/1, Landed a gamble in a Wincanton handicap last spring but only one real effort of note since and he again well below his best when well-beaten ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23f) 26 days ago. Far from consistent; well weighted but isn't a solid option.
9 \|PU\| (9) (3/1 -33%) Avada Kedavra	3 3/1(-33%)	(9) Avada Kedavra 3/1, Well-related sort who displayed definite promise in novice/maidens during the winter. Well backed, failed to improve when fifth on handicap debut at Stratford (18.7f) 24 days ago but interesting connections quickly opt for a marked step up in trip. Not one to write off. Failed to make the expected improvement last time but can't be written off yet.
5 \|PU\| (5) (7/1 +13%) New Found Fame	7 7/1(+13%)	(5) New Found Fame 7/1, Jumping errors meant he was unable to progress as might have been expected over fences and he's largely been disappointing back over hurdles in recent months. Mark continues to ease at least and he's still lightly raced at this trip. Now 0-10 since debut success but may raise his game off current mark.

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16:00 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

A disappointing favourite on his handicap debut at Stratford last month, AVADA KEDAVRA could be a different proposition now stepped up to three miles, being a son of Milan. A mark of 100 still looks manageable and he is preferred to the Lingfield runner-up Bataillon, and I'm A Starman, who has won twice at Plumpton already this year. New Found Fame and Spitalfield are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

AVADA KEDARVA failed to justify support making his handicap debut at Stratford 24 days ago but it's far too soon to be writing off Nicky Henderson's charge now quickly upped in trip and he's worth another chance given his low-mileage profile. Crossing The Bar and Bataillon are others to consider, with Spitalfield not out of things either if brushing up his jumping.

With the new trip a possible plus, BATAILLON could well open his account. Crossing The Bar is second choice.

16:15 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (40/1 -60%) Diligent Resdev	40 40/1(-60%)	(13) Diligent Resdev 40/1, Due Diligence gelding who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Newcastle (6f) in November and similar form when third after 6 months off at Redcar (7f, soft) 2 weeks ago. Promises to do better again but this a tough enough introduction to handicaps. Still appears unexposed but his form lacks substance; eligible for easier races.
8 2nd (8) (12/1 -60%) Ziggy's Condor	12 12/1(-60%)	(8) Ziggy's Condor 12/1, Successful on debut at Pontefract (6f) last July before finishing good second in valuable C&D sales' race a month later. Not in quite the same form when third back here on final start but gelded ahead of return and longer trip worth exploring on pedigree. Handicap debut. Solid 2yo campaign included two creditable efforts at York; holds major claims.
3 3rd (3) (14/1 +58%) Blue Prince	14 14/1(+58%)	(3) Blue Prince 14/1, Course winner who enjoyed a productive spell on the AW, finishing a good third behind Fire Demon at Newcastle (6f) on Good Friday. Lesser efforts on turf subsequently, albeit faced with stiff task in Ascot Group 3 earlier this month. Hood reached for now. Has failed to transfer his useful 6f AW form back to turf; enough to prove.
7 4th (7) (16/1 -33%) Thursday's Child	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Thursday's Child 16/1, Rare debutante winner for his yard at Newcastle (7f) in March but proved that no fluke when following up under a penalty at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 23 days ago. Encounters a quicker surface for handicap debut but she's clearly potentially useful. Two from two; scored comfortably last time; interesting prospect for Micky Hammond.
12 5th (12) (12/1 +0%) Quiet Resolve	12 12/1(+0%)	(12) Quiet Resolve 12/1, Continued theme of race-by-race progress when opening his account in a Newcastle maiden (7f) in February but still looked a little raw when third on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f) in March. Gelded subsequently and he remains with potential. Turf debutant whose solid AW record includes a 7f success; one to consider.
4 6th (4) (6/4 +57%) Elmonjed	1.5 6/4(+57%)	(4) Elmonjed 6/4, Promising type, winning maiden at Lingfield and novice at Haydock (both 6f, good to firm) at the end of last summer. Good prospect for his top stable and highly likely there's more to come now handicapping on return. Lots to like. Two from two last term, winning 6f events; shapes as if he'll stay 7f; promising.
14 7th (14) (100/1 -100%) Misemerald	100 100/1(-100%)	(14) Misemerald 100/1, Zoffany filly who bagged maiden/novice events at Beverley/Ayr last summer but handed a stiff mark and well beaten both starts in nurseries final 2 starts. This no easy task on return from 8 months off. Came up well short in good handicaps the last twice; something to prove.
2 8th (2) (4/1 +11%) Fire Demon	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Fire Demon 4/1, Progressive son of Dark Angel who made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts when 3-y-o handicap on AW Finals Day at Newcastle (6f) in March. Already proven his effectiveness on turf previously and this return to 7f rates a likely plus. Very much one to consider. Progressive over 6f on AW this year; solid effort over 7f on last turf start; big player.
10 9th (10) (33/1 +18%) Lady Pink Rose	33 33/1(+18%)	(10) Lady Pink Rose 33/1, Fairly useful winning juvenile who hasn't threatened in 2 AW starts upon returning this spring. This more suitable than her latest listed assignment but others appeal more for win purposes. 5f-winning filly who goes into a very warm handicap on first attempt at 7f.
9 10th (9) (8/1 -23%) Expensive Queen	8 8/1(-23%)	(9) Expensive Queen 8/1, Successful start to her career at Haydock (7f, firm) in July and possibly unsuited by slow ground when coming up short in a Sandown listed race next time. Quickly back on track when second on nursery debut at Newmarket (7f) in August but this tougher on return. Thrice-raced filly who scored first time out last term; likely player on reappearance.
1 11th (1) (11/1 +8%) Mortlake	11 11/1(+8%)	(1) Mortlake 11/1, Left his soft-ground debut well behind when a comfortable winner of a Leicester novice (7f, good to firm) in August. Underfoot conditions a plausible excuse in Group 3 on final start and gelded ahead of return/handicap debut. Feasible to see him back on track. Gelded since Solario defeat; opening mark looks demanding but he may do better still.
11 12th (11) (50/1 -52%) On Point	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) On Point 50/1, Successful on first of 2 starts for Charlie Appleby. Changed hands for 25,000 gns/off 11 months before a respectable fifth at Southwell (7f) 5 weeks ago and he's the type his good yard do well with in handicaps. Ordinary effort over 7f on AW for new yard; appears to have difficult task.
5 13th (5) (18/1 -50%) Respectful	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Respectful 18/1, Left his first 2 efforts well behind when winning 11-runner novice at Ayr in September. Defied a penalty at game fashion at Redcar a month later and returns in handicaps for in-form yard. Ended his 2yo campaign with two wins, proving suited by the switch to front-running.
6 14th (6) (33/1 -136%) True Promise	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) True Promise 33/1, Washington DC gelding who landed a share of the spoils on debut at Newcastle 96f) in January and dug deep to follow up tackling 7f for the first time at that venue a month later. Open to further improvement now handicapping on turf debut. Successful in two AW races; stiffer task on turf debut but may improve further.
15 15th (15) (100/1 -100%) Ribble Radiant	100 100/1(-100%)	(15) Ribble Radiant 100/1, Proved strong at the finish when making a winning debut at Beverley (7.4f) last June. Well held next 2 starts, latterly when sixth of 8 on nursery debut at Newcastle (7f) in October. Passed over on return. Debut scorer last June but regressed sharply in October; others preferred.

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16:15 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

After a brace of wins on the all-weather, FIRE DEMON rates a key player back on turf over this trip, especially with his yard in fine form just now. Allied to that, Oisin Murphy is currently riding at the top of his game and his presence in the saddle is a major plus as the son of Dark Angel bids to defy a further 6lb rise. There are dangers aplenty, though, as the likes of Elmonjed, Respectful and True Promise are all likely improvers.

ELMONJED confirmed himself a useful prospect when supplementing his Lingfield debut success at Haydock (6f) 8 months ago and, very much the type to progress further now upped in trip for handicap debut, he looks a sound player for his leading yard. Ziggy's Condor is also expected to do better again as a 3-y-o and is feared along with Fire Demon who has gone from strength-to-strength on AW in recent months. True Promise is another respected on turf/handicap bow.

Stablemates ZIGGY'S CONDOR and Quiet Resolve are solid contenders for a trainer who had the first two in this race six years ago.

16:30 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 4) 28f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 (14) (11/1 -38%) Lightonthewing	11 11/1(-38%)	(14) Lightonthewing 11/1, Returned to last season's form from out of the blue to take advantage of a much-reduced mark at Wincanton and followed up at Exeter in March. Has remained in form since and should give another good account. Two wins in March and creditable third over 3m3f latest; in the mix.
8 (8) (12/1 +25%) Dr Kananga	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Dr Kananga 12/1, Back on track when fourth of 9 in handicap chase at this course (25.3f, good to soft, 10/1) 23 days ago but he's not the force of old and is hard to rely on nowadays. Has mixed record this year and was well held here last time; others preferred.
4 (4) (25/1 -56%) Sam Barton	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Sam Barton 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who made a winning return over fences at Worcester in October 2022. Largely disappointed since, though, and others more appealing. Has generally struggled since his last win (October 2022) and is untried beyond 3m1f.
2 1st (2) (22/1 -38%) Amateur	22 22/1(-38%)	(2) Amateur 22/1, Landed this last year and has edged back down to an appealing mark so, while he's been showing nothing this year, he's not completely dismissed after a short break. Won this last year but he's been pulled up in last three runs and has plenty to prove.
13 2nd (13) (17/2 +15%) Ballydisco	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(13) Ballydisco 17/2, Hit the target twice off higher marks last spring, including over 23.6f here, but he has failed to fire over both sets of obstacles in recent months. On reduced mark but last win was 13 months ago and has form figures of P4P5 over fences.
6 3rd (6) (8/1 -78%) Silver In Disguise	8 8/1(-78%)	(6) Silver In Disguise 8/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when scoring (in slightly fortunate fashion) at Chepstow last time and remains well treated on his best efforts, so merits plenty of respect. Thorough stayer who rallied well when scoring at Chepstow (3m2f) latest; key player.
9 4th (9) (16/5 +60%) Peejaybee	3.2 16/5(+60%)	(9) Peejaybee 16/5, Successful 3 times over hurdles and opened his account in this sphere on just his second run for current yard in 5-runner handicap at Doncaster (3m, soft) in March. Has remained in form since and first-time visor could help. Won at Doncaster in March but his form has slipped in the wrong direction since; visor on.
1 5th (1) (20/1 -100%) Musical Slave	20 20/1(-100%)	(1) Musical Slave 20/1, Decent second at Wincanton on return but has failed to build on that since, producing a tame display at Exeter last time. Mark is falling all the while. Veteran who has struggled in both runs this year and he needs a major revival.
12 \|PU\| (12) (6/1 -50%) Gats And Co	6 6/1(-50%)	(12) Gats And Co 6/1, Fairly treated on his best form and, fit from points, he ran with credit under a positive ride at Chepstow (goes well there) recently. Solid claims in a race where plenty have something to prove. Course winner who went close at Chepstow last month and is respected back up in trip.
5 \|PU\| (5) (11/2 +8%) Coconut Splash	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(5) Coconut Splash 11/2, Useful chaser at his best, but has been pretty frustrating, yet to win in this sphere. Respectable performance at Southwell 72 days ago and can't be ruled out from a handy mark. 0-16 over fences but he's in good form and looks worth a try at this new trip; respected.
3 \|PU\| (3) (11/1 -22%) Charles Ritz	11 11/1(-22%)	(3) Charles Ritz 11/1, Low-mileage 8-y-o who tasted success over hurdles and improved when opening his chase account following at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) on New Year's Day. However, he's yet to build on that. Won at Exeter in January but he's been disappointing since and has plenty to prove.
11 \|PU\| (11) (12/1 +40%) Jerrash	12 12/1(+40%)	(11) Jerrash 12/1, 3-time winner over hurdles (at up to 25f) who was perked up by fitting of blinkers when second over fences at Fontwell (27.7f) in January. Disappointed since and headgear is changed now. Unexposed chaser but he's been tailed off last twice; visor is now tried back up in trip.
10 \|PU\| (10) (14/1 +0%) Tip Top Mountain	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Tip Top Mountain 14/1, Got off the mark for the season in hard-fought fashion at Fontwell in March but has looked in the handicapper's grip on both subsequent outings. 7-19 over fences but he's been well below form last twice; ideally suited by the mud.
7 \|PU\| (7) (15/2 +63%) Coeur Serein	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(7) Coeur Serein 15/2, Has dropped a long way in the weights but with good reason, looking increasingly temperamental. Little encouragement at Cheltenham last time and others make more appeal. 10yo who has lost his way and is now 1-15 over fences.

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16:30 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 4) 28f Race Class Flow

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

Whereas many arrive here under a bit of a cloud, SILVER IN DISGUISE produced his best effort of the year thus far when scoring gamely over 3m2f at Chepstow last month. He hasn't been the most consistent in the past but should remain competitive off a 5lb higher mark if arriving in the same determined mood. Lightonthewing steps up in class and races from 1lb out of the handicap, but he has strung a number of solid efforts together and gets in here off a light weight. Gats And Co and Coconut Splash are other names to note.

GATS AND CO has returned to form lately and he's on a winning mark based on past efforts, so he looks the most solid option in a race that lacks depth. Recent Chepstow winner Silver In Disguise is an obvious player and Coconut Splash needs considering for all that he's a long time without a win.

The vote goes to SILVER IN DISGUISE (nap), who is a thorough stayer and rallied well when scoring at Chepstow last month.

16:45 York Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (9/2 +40%) Shadow Army	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(8) Shadow Army 9/2, Foaled March 22. Showcasing colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Sire and dam had winning form at York, latter on debut; interesting newcomer.
1 2nd (1) (6/1 +0%) Francisco's Piece	6 6/1(+0%)	(1) Francisco's Piece 6/1, Half-brother to several winners and an early foal, he looked all speed when making all in 5-runner maiden at Pontefract a fortnight ago. Penalty to shoulder but he should build on that. Made all for comfortable success at Pontefract; respected even with 5lb penalty.
7 3rd (7) (7/1 -75%) King Of Light	7 7/1(-75%)	(7) King Of Light 7/1, Sent off the 2/1 favourite but held back by greenness when third of 10 in novice event at Windsor (5.1f, good) on debut 30 days ago, nearest finish. Open to plenty of progress with that under his belt. Beaten favourite at Windsor but showed promise with his third-place finish.
2 4th (2) (5/1 +38%) Zabeel Road	5 5/1(+38%)	(2) Zabeel Road 5/1, Speed and stamina in the pedigree and he displayed a willing attitude when making the perfect start in 6-runner maiden at Ayr 16 days ago. Expected to build on that. Form of Ayr win is nothing special but he looks open to progress.
11 5th (11) (40/1 -186%) Tuscan Point	40 40/1(-186%)	(11) Tuscan Point 40/1, Too green to show anything when fifth of 7 in novice event at Ripon (5f, heavy) on debut 18 days ago. Soundly beaten at Ripon, albeit on soft ground.
3 6th (3) (9/2 +55%) Against The Wind	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(3) Against The Wind 9/2, Foaled February 10. £60,000 yearling, Earthlight colt. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Saatty and winner up to 1m Mumayaz. One of 2 newcomers for a yard bidding for a hat-trick in this race. £60,000 yearling; by Earthlight; stablemate of American Style; market helpful.
6 7th (6) (25/1 -108%) Fuji Mountain	25 25/1(-108%)	(6) Fuji Mountain 25/1, Foaled January 24. 62,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit gelding. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Bred to be an early type. 62,000gns yearling; yard has low strike-rate with 2yos in last five years.
10 8th (10) (5/1 +0%) Station X	5 5/1(+0%)	(10) Station X 5/1, Foaled February 21. Dark Angel colt. Brother to smart winner up to 7f Decrypt and half-brother to useful winner up to 5.4f Blackberry and 2-y-o 5f winner Good Point. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Bred to be sharp and promising first effort when second of 5 in a Musselburgh novice. More to come. Promising second in similar event at Musselburgh; form boosted since; leading claims.
4 9th (4) (28/1 -133%) American Style	28 28/1(-133%)	(4) American Style 28/1, Foaled February 13. £22,000 yearling, Washington Dc colt. Dam 7f/1m winner. Yard won the last 2 renewals of this. £22,000 yearling; by Washington DC; stablemate of Against The Wind; check betting.
5 10th (5) (14/1 -115%) Bentley Air	14 14/1(-115%)	(5) Bentley Air 14/1, Foaled April 15. 88,000 gns yearling, Pinatubo colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Carloun. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f winner Hadaatha out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Hathrah. 88,000gns yearling; by Pinatubo; heed the market signals.
9 11th (9) (50/1 -178%) Solar Biricz	50 50/1(-178%)	(9) Solar Biricz 50/1, Coltish beforehand and could manage only 8¼ lengths last of 5 to Francisco's Piece in maiden at Pontefract (5f, soft) on debut 14 days ago. About 8l behind Francisco's Piece at Pontefract, albeit on soft going.

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16:45 York Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A highly encouraging second on his debut at Musselburgh last month in a contest where the third has come out and scored since, the well-bred STATION X is open to plenty of improvement for the in-form Bryan Smart team. King Of Light has similar claims on the back of a promising third at Windsor where he was sent off favourite, while Francisco's Piece and Zabeel Road both have penalties to overcome for comfortable first-time-out successes.

Kevin Ryan has won the last 2 renewals of this and is represented by newcomers AGAINST THE WIND and American Style. The former is an early foal and is very much bred to be a sharp 2-y-o, so he gets the vote. Debut-winners Francisco's Piece and Zabeel Road have to command respect, whth Station X also of interest following a pleasing start at Musselburgh.

The strongest form contenders are STATION X (narrowly preferred) and Francisco's Piece. Shadow Army is an interesting newcomer.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (16/1 -14%) Bluebells Boy	16 16/1(-14%)	(11) Bluebells Boy 16/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago. Not dismissed out hand re-united with David Egan back on turf. Two good runs from two under David Egan but has enough to prove.
3 (3) (18/1 -13%) Mellys Flyer	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Mellys Flyer 18/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm, 6/1) 22 days ago. Others preferred for win purposes. In good enough form to be considered but wide draw tempers enthusiasm.
1 1st (1) (2/1 +20%) Voodoo Ray	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Voodoo Ray 2/1, 2 wins from 2 runs this year. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (4/1) at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Big shout in hat-trick bid under a penalty on that evidence from good draw. Hat-trick could be on if not missing the idiosyncrasies of Brighton.
14 2nd (14) (7/2 +78%) Malham Tarn Cove	3.5 7/2(+78%)	(14) Malham Tarn Cove 7/2, 7/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) in November, weakening over 1f out. Return to sprinting should aid his cause back from 6 months off. Capable of better and not without hope if ready to roll on return.
9 3rd (9) (7/1 -17%) Midnight Flame	7 7/1(-17%)	(9) Midnight Flame 7/1, 22/1, very good second of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 22 days ago, just failing. Can make presence felt. Chance she'll be out of her comfort zone early at this slightly shorter trip.
17 4th (17) (16/1 +20%) Liberty Bay	16 16/1(+20%)	(17) Liberty Bay 16/1, Two wins from 43 Flat runs. 22/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 9 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Long losing run and Sisters In The Sky is the one to take out of last week's race here.
4 5th (4) (15/2 +38%) Sisters In The Sky	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(4) Sisters In The Sky 15/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 9/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly with this slightly longer trip in his favour. Keeping-on third over the minimum trip here last week bodes well for this.
5 6th (5) (40/1 -186%) More Than Likely	40 40/1(-186%)	(5) More Than Likely 40/1, 3-time C&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (firm, 14/1) in September, left behind under 2f out. May be better for the run here following an 8-month absence. Suitable conditions but normally takes a couple of runs to blow the cobwebs away.
15 7th (15) (18/1 +28%) Alainn Tu	18 18/1(+28%)	(15) Alainn Tu 18/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 37 days ago, making little impression. More needed back on turf. Hasn't shown enough on AW of late to think she can break turf duck and is drawn widest.
16 8th (16) (22/1 -57%) Autumn Flight	22 22/1(-57%)	(16) Autumn Flight 22/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 13 days ago. Others preferred. Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch.
8 9th (8) (22/1 -120%) Lion Ring	22 22/1(-120%)	(8) Lion Ring 22/1, One win from 42 Flat runs. Creditable second of 6 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 13 days ago, plugging on. Needs to build on that now. Just one win from 42 starts; rarely seen on turf these days and is passed over.
12 10th (12) (10/1 +0%) My Kind Of Girl	10 10/1(+0%)	(12) My Kind Of Girl 10/1, 17/2, good ¾-length second of 11 to Voodoo Ray in handicap at Brighton (6f, good) 15 days ago. Can give a good account again. Could easily turn the tables on Voodoo Ray from their clash at Brighton 15 days ago.
10 11th (10) (16/1 +20%) Malinheadsearovers	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Malinheadsearovers 16/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 22/1), met some trouble. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving John Wainwright. Others more persuasive. Starts out for new yard off 218-day break emerging from stall 15.
2 12th (2) (28/1 -75%) Savalas	28 28/1(-75%)	(2) Savalas 28/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 8/1) in August, drawn wider than ideal and involved in early scrimmaging. Possibly best watched on return from 9 months off. Tick for conditions but he's entitled to need this first run in nine months.
6 13th (6) (18/1 -13%) Darkened Edge	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Darkened Edge 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 50/1). Off 6 months. Switch to handicaps rates more suitable but would need to see market confidence behind her to make her of interest. Could be one for a bit further down the line.
13 14th (13) (22/1 -38%) Lynwood Lad	22 22/1(-38%)	(13) Lynwood Lad 22/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 8/1, last of 6 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) 69 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Needs to have been freshened up by short break as he wasn't in much form when last seen.
7 15th (7) (66/1 -100%) Close Of Play	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Close Of Play 66/1, 40/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f), slowly away. Off 6 months. Hood on 1st time. Easy to look elsewhere. Looks a risky proposition, particularly back from 204 days off.

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

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

VOODOO RAY has won cosily at Brighton the last twice and his latest effort, over 7f, can be upgraded having reportedly lost a shoe. Cutting back in trip shouldn't bother him and he looks the one to beat, despite shouldering a 5lb penalty. My Kind Of Girl was only three-parts of a length behind the selection on her latest outing and is respected, as is Midnight Flame. However, Sisters In The Sky rates the biggest threat following his staying-on third over 5f here.

VOODOO RAY has returned in fine form, landing each of his last 2 starts at Brighton up to 7f, and he's fancied to handle this drop back in trip and make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick under a penalty. Sisters In The Sky and My Kind of Girl are others to consider, whilst Bluebells Boy is another who needs monitoring back on turf.

Having showed he acts around here when keeping on nicely over the bare 5f last week, SISTERS IN THE SKY is the call.

17:05 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (10/3 +17%) Higgs	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(11) Higgs 10/3, Veteran who finally get off the mark over fences when successful at Uttoxeter (24f) 11 days ago, though had the benefit of an enterprising ride. Task is now to be able to build on his latest effort. Off the mark over fences with cleacut success at Uttoxeter 11 days ago; must be considered.
6 2nd (6) (11/2 +61%) Unspeakable	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(6) Unspeakable 11/2, Much improved to win a Taunton handicap hurdle (23.9f) in March 2023 but wasn't able to match that level last season, including when pulled up at Fakenham on his chase debut in November. Possibly needed the run after 4 months off over hurdles last time, though. Generally disappointing since narrow hurdle win in March 2022; pulled up on chase debut.
10 3rd (10) (12/1 +25%) Grand Escaparde	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Grand Escaparde 12/1, Well held in a bumper and fared no better in novice/maiden hurdles last season. In first-time cheekpieces, again offered little in an Exeter handicap (17.5f) on his chasing bow last month. Now tried significantly up in trip. Well beaten over 2m1f on chase/handicap debut; up in trip here; remains very unexposed.
12 4th (12) (14/1 +30%) Debacle	14 14/1(+30%)	(12) Debacle 14/1, Dual winning pointer but little form under Rules, finishing a well-beaten third of 4 in a novice hunter at Chepstow (only completed start in chases) in April last year. Runner-up in a point last month, but others preferred on first run for yard after leaving Hywel Evans. Won two points last spring but has a poor record under rules; 5lb out of the weights here.
7 5th (7) (11/4 +31%) Ballyrashane	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(7) Ballyrashane 11/4, Irish point winner who left his chase debut form behind when successful at Fakenham (29.1f) in March. Has run at least as well when second both starts since, bumping into an improver at this C&D on the first occasion. Respected. Runner-up twice since Fakenham win in March; may still have potential.
2 \|PU\| (2) (10/1 -100%) Aeronisi	10 10/1(-100%)	(2) Aeronisi 10/1, Made a winning chase bow at Fontwell (26f) for this yard in March 2022 and good second at Chepstow later the same year. Off 16 months subsequently, but failed to come on for his reappearance when well held back at Chepstow last month. Remains lightly raced in this sphere, though. Returned from layoff with two heavy defeats but drying ground can aid his cause here.
1 \|PU\| (1) (11/2 -38%) Dynamite Kentucky	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(1) Dynamite Kentucky 11/2, Dual hurdles winner who posted his best effort since switched to fences when second at Hereford (25.2f) last February. After 14 months off, wasn't discredited when second at Hexham last month. Major player on the back of his recent run. Ran quite well when second at Hexham (3m, heavy) last month after a long absence.
8 \|PU\| (8) (14/1 -17%) Prince Cleni	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Prince Cleni 14/1, Little form over hurdles but did well over fences at the start of last summer, runner-up at Uttoxeter before going one better at Southwell (both at around 24f). Disappointing since then, but this run should reveal more with his recent outing behind him. Won by 6l off this mark last June but has suffered a slump in form since.
9 \|PU\| (9) (18/1 -140%) Reign Suepreme	18 18/1(-140%)	(9) Reign Suepreme 18/1, Point winner who opened his account under Rules when just holding on for success at Sedgefield (26.9f) in October. Backed up that effort when second at the same C&D the following month, so he can make his presence felt if returning in the same form. In good form at Sedgefield when last seen in the autumn but has fitness to prove here.
3 \|PU\| (3) (33/1 -65%) Light Flicker	33 33/1(-65%)	(3) Light Flicker 33/1, Encouraging effort when seventh of 19 in a Cheltenham handicap (25f) in October but he hasn't gone on from that since, labouring badly from the ninth when pulled up at Hexham last time. Has enough to prove at present. Out of form since the autumn but drying ground will be in his favour here.

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17:05 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Ballyrashane has done little wrong in three starts so far this year and he is likely to be on the premises once again, while Dynamite Kentucky has a definite chance lining up off the same mark as when second on his comeback run at Hexham. However, receiving weight off both, and in grand old form at the moment, veteran performer HIGGS gets the nod. He certainly wasn't winning out of turn at Uttoxeter, following runner-up efforts at the same venue and over this C&D, and a 5lb rise in the ratings looks fair.

Having shown fair form sent chasing in 2022/23, DYNAMITE KENTUCKY proved that he retains his ability when runner-up at Hexham 23 days ago and he can build on that effort to gain a first success in this sphere. Ballyrashane has been going the right way over fences and isn't taken lightly, with Aeronisi completing the shortlist.

The pick is AERONISI, who was out of form on slow ground at the end of last season but can do much better on the drying surface here.

17:10 Sligo Claimer 6f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (18/1 -80%) Nearly A Gonna	18 18/1(-80%)	(7) Nearly A Gonna 18/1, 66/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (5f), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 110 days. Blinkered for 1st time. Regressive and bled latest; blinkers tried.
15 (15) (22/1 -10%) No Speed Limit	22 22/1(-10%)	(15) No Speed Limit 22/1, Fair gelding. Four wins from 81 Flat runs. 20/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (5.7f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Reserve 1. AW performer didn't get home on softish ground over C&D 10 days ago; reserve.
16 (16) (33/1 +0%) Zig Zag Zyggy	33 33/1(+0%)	(16) Zig Zag Zyggy 33/1, Modest gelding. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 33/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (5.7f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Visor back on. Passed over. Reserve 2. Recent C&D effort was poor and good bit to find with some of these on that; reserve.
17 (17) (50/1 +0%) Sin E Shekells	50 50/1(+0%)	(17) Sin E Shekells 50/1, Remains a maiden after 40 Flat runs. 150/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at this course (5.7f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Reserve 3. Maiden of little account, soundly beaten in C&D maiden 10 days ago; reserve.
4 1st (4) (14/1 -75%) Eruption	14 14/1(-75%)	(4) Eruption 14/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, respectable third of 14 in handicap at this course (5.7f, good to soft) 10 days ago, keeping on. C&D comeback run 10 days was promising; bit to find at weights but don't dismiss.
3 2nd (3) (14/1 +44%) Beaumadier	14 14/1(+44%)	(3) Beaumadier 14/1, Modest gelding. Twentieth of 23 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 200/1) 25 days ago, weakening quickly having raced clear. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving M. C. Grassick. Regressive of late and first start for new yard here.
5 3rd (5) (18/1 -13%) Aurora Nova	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Aurora Nova 18/1, Fair performer at her best but out of sorts towards the end of last season and again ran below form on the back of 11 months off at Gowran (7f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Recent Gowran comeback run was okay; wide draw here a negative.
6 3rd (6) (33/1 -65%) Akeela	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Akeela 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 14 in handicap at this course (5.7f, good to soft, 80/1) 10 days ago. Last of 14 in C&D handicap 10 days ago from outside draw; contrasting draw here.
2 5th (2) (7/2 +56%) Redshore City	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(2) Redshore City 7/2, Winner at the Curragh in April. 9/4, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (5.7f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Curragh winner didn't get a clear run here 10 days ago; bit to find on ratings.
8 6th (8) (13/2 -18%) Sadiqaa	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(8) Sadiqaa 13/2, Twenty nine runs since last win in 2021. Very good second of 14 in handicap at this course (5.7f, good to soft, 12/1) 10 days ago, conceding first run. Fact he arrives in good form a plus here. Recent C&D handicap second with two of these rivals behind; definite chance on that run.
1 7th (1) (14/1 -115%) Rebecca's Girl	14 14/1(-115%)	(1) Rebecca's Girl 14/1, Fair filly. 10/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f). Off 105 days. Hood/cheekpieces now enlisted and pick of her form gives her claims. Promise in maidens last summer, penultimate Dundalk run was a fair one; can't rule out.
12 8th (12) (4/1 +60%) American In Paris	4 4/1(+60%)	(12) American In Paris 4/1, Modest filly. 11/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Naas (5f, good) 4 days ago. Needs to pull out more. Not beaten far after showing plenty of pace in Naas handicap on Saturday; can't rule out.
9 9th (9) (66/1 -65%) Florence Thompson	66 66/1(-65%)	(9) Florence Thompson 66/1, Remains a maiden after 49 Flat runs. Sixth of 10 in maiden (200/1) at this course (5.7f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Ran above her mark in C&D fillies maiden 10 days ago; needs to settle better.
11 10th (11) (13/2 -30%) One For Mum	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(11) One For Mum 13/2, Fair filly. 20/1, 13¼ lengths twenty second of 27 to Redshore City in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 24 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has good chance on pick of form. Poor Curragh run to bounce back from and blinkers tried.
13 11th (13) (15/2 -67%) Lockdown	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(13) Lockdown 15/2, One win from 23 Flat runs. 9/1, below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f). Off 132 days. Blinkers back on. Merits consideration on pick of form. Back from a break and every chance at the weights and from a good draw.
10 12th (10) (16/1 -60%) Kiwi Kiss	16 16/1(-60%)	(10) Kiwi Kiss 16/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, thirteenth of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 58 days ago. Back down in trip. Back markedly in trip here and would have a squeak on best form; yard flying.
14 13th (14) (10/1 +29%) Pimstrel	10 10/1(+29%)	(14) Pimstrel 10/1, Modest mare. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 12/1) in November, dropping away final 1f. Others preferred back from a break/returned to turf. Front-runner who is at her best over 7f with give underfoot; absent since November.

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17:10 Sligo Claimer 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

REDSHORE CITY flopped when favourite over C&D earlier in the month and is far from advantaged by these weights, but has an each-way chance. He had a wide draw and just couldn't get into that Sligo sprint, but goes to work from stall four. He is better judged on his penultimate effort when beating a big field at the Curragh. Eruption has to be respected as she finished ahead of Redshore City in third in that aforementioned race and, as that was her first run for more than six months, improvement should be forthcoming. Sadiqaa was in front of Eruption in second and ran a cracker to be pipped by a head, but has a much tougher draw now.

ONE FOR MUM disappointed on her latest outing in a big field Curragh handicap 24 days ago but the pick of her 3-y-o form gives her sound claims in a race lacking depth and the application of first-time blinkers could well put an extra edge on her here. Lockdown and the returning Nearly A Gonna are others to consider. Sadiqaa arrives on the back of a good effort which could also count for plenty here.

It could pay to side with SADIQAA, who appeared an unlucky loser of a C&D handicap 10 days ago

17:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (9/2 +44%) Dancing In Paris	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(12) Dancing In Paris 9/2, Yet to add to his Haydock breakthrough success last spring but shouldn't have to wait too long to double his tally if he manages to build on his near miss at Lingfield (1¼m, good to firm) on Saturday. Well worth another crack at this trip and he has to enter calculations. Short-headed at Lingfield four days ago; well beaten last autumn on his only two 1m4f runs.
14 2nd (14) (11/1 +39%) Piecederesistance	11 11/1(+39%)	(14) Piecederesistance 11/1, Posted some decent efforts in defeat last season, including when sixth of 18 in this race off an 11 lb higher mark 12 months ago. Still, others make more appeal from a win point of view. Well held on his four visits to York, three last year; no win since July 2022.
7 3rd (7) (11/2 +61%) Toshizou	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(7) Toshizou 11/2, Sole success to date came in a 2-y-o Tipperary maiden for Joseph O'Brien back in 2020. Rather in-and-out since joining this yard but he was a good second off a 4 lb higher mark here in October, so there is cause for optimism. Beaten all 20 times since winning in 2020 on his second start; not proven over this far.
2 4th (2) (12/1 +0%) Arrange	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Arrange 12/1, Found some improvement when bagging back-to-back handicaps in September and closed off 2023 campaign with a solid second upped to 2m here. Wasn't given a hard time on her reappearance at Thirsk and likely to be much sharper now. Not discounted. No show on reappearance but it's not forgotten that she was on the up last autumn.
3 5th (3) (15/2 +32%) Asgard's Captain	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(3) Asgard's Captain 15/2, Won twice for Thomas Dowling in 2023 and has kicked on again for new yard this year, scoring 4 times on the AW at up to 1¼m. Continued the good work back on turf when runner-up at Windsor recently and shapes as though this stiffer test will be right up his street. One to consider. 2nd at Windsor (1m2f, good to soft) back on turf, making most and coming back strongly.
8 6th (8) (18/1 -80%) Bringbackmemories	18 18/1(-80%)	(8) Bringbackmemories 18/1, Produced a career-best when scoring in ready fashion at Newcastle (12.4f) in March. 4 lb rise fair enough and he was a solid second to Gibside over C&D on his sole previous visit here last summer. Another bold show could be on the way. C&D second last July; ran well every time in December-March AW campaign, including 2 wins.
11 7th (11) (25/1 -39%) Bustaam	25 25/1(-39%)	(11) Bustaam 25/1, Off the mark in decisive fashion at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) in March and didn't do much wrong when runner-up at Pontefract next time. However, latest Ayr effort was a let-down (reared and lost ground leaving the stalls) and whether he wants ground this quick remains to be seen. Won at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) and 2nd at Pontefract (1m2f, heavy); blew the start latest.
16 8th (16) (33/1 -175%) Gibside	33 33/1(-175%)	(16) Gibside 33/1, Goes well here, as he reiterated when readily accounting for Bringbackmemories and 8 others over this C&D off a 1 lb higher mark last July. Mixed bag thereafter, though, and lack of a recent run is a worry (poor record when fresh). C&D win last July off 1lb higher; last two seasons suggest he will need this reappearance.
17 9th (17) (14/1 +22%) Powerful Response	14 14/1(+22%)	(17) Powerful Response 14/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) last month. Creditable fourth at Ayr 9 days later and he's not without each-way hope. Running on at 1m2f; not certain to stay 1m4f on pedigree or as he can race a bit freely.
9 10th (9) (33/1 -175%) Skye Breeze	33 33/1(-175%)	(9) Skye Breeze 33/1, Back-to-back winner of AW handicaps (both at around 1½m) at the start of the year before finishing a creditable fourth in a competitive contest at Southwell in March. Turned over when odds-on for a 4-runner affair at Newcastle recently but wasn't seen to best effect that day. Place possibilities. Good record in 1m4f handicaps on Tapeta; turf form (five runs) is of a lower standard.
5 11th (5) (5/1 +38%) Wahraan	5 5/1(+38%)	(5) Wahraan 5/1, Pretty useful form for Sir Michael Stoute a few years ago and, though well first 2 runs for new yard following 14 months off, he took a step back in the right direction when third in a first-time hood at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm), despite completely blowing the start. On a dangerous mark. Third at Windsor (11.4f) latest, despite losing stacks of ground when he swerved at start.
15 12th (15) (66/1 -450%) Whatacracker	66 66/1(-450%)	(15) Whatacracker 66/1, Cracksman 4-y-o who confirmed himself progressive when forging clear to score at Carlisle last July. However, absent since finishing sixth to Dark Moon Rising over this C&D later that month and, in any case, this mark demands improvement. Off since July; hooded for this reappearance and needs to resume in peak form.
10 13th (10) (14/1 +30%) Strawman	14 14/1(+30%)	(10) Strawman 14/1, Signed off last season on a winning note at Newcastle (12.4f) and performed with credit when fifth of 14 on his reappearance at Thirsk. Entitled to come on for that run but likely to find one or two too good all the same. Creditable fifth on reappearance; does not look the best handicapped on 2023 form.
18 14th (18) (25/1 -14%) Gastronomy	25 25/1(-14%)	(18) Gastronomy 25/1, Off the mark in a 9-runner Newcastle handicap (12.4f) on penultimate start and ran at least as well in defeat at Wolverhampton next time. Record on turf stands at 0-9, though, and others have more pressing claims. Running well on AW and has a chance on some 2023 turf form too.
4 15th (4) (18/1 -125%) Dark Moon Rising	18 18/1(-125%)	(4) Dark Moon Rising 18/1, Got his head back in front when accounting for 8 rivals off this mark in a C&D handicap last summer. However, not in the same form since and it could be that he'll need a few runs before coming to the boil, as was the case in 2023. Won at York (1m4f, good) last July, from eight visits; back to that last winning mark.
6 16th (6) (12/1 -9%) Thundering	12 12/1(-9%)	(6) Thundering 12/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark at Ayr in September. Hasn't troubled the judge in 3 subsequent starts, including on last month's reappearance at Pontefract, but this 5-y-o is nevertheless dangerous to discount now eased in class. Showed his good side to score at Ayr last September and has same mark today; inconsistent.
1 17th (1) (33/1 -32%) Cardano	33 33/1(-32%)	(1) Cardano 33/1, Regained the winning thread at Epsom (1½m, good to firm) following a wind op in September but well held over hurdles next 2 starts and never a threat back in this sphere on the AW when last seen in November. Mid-field in this race 12 months ago and his record when fresh doesn't augur well. Won at Epsom (1m4f) last September; below form in the autumn; usual cheekpieces are absent.
19 18th (19) (150/1 -20%) Royal Observatory	150 150/1(-20%)	(19) Royal Observatory 150/1, Comfortably held in 2 bumpers and hasn't fared much better in this sphere, beaten a long way on recent handicap debut at Doncaster. No show when 125-1 on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) so best watched.
13 19th (13) (150/1 -50%) Tarjamah	150 150/1(-50%)	(13) Tarjamah 150/1, Debut winner on the AW for the Gosdens in December 2022 but it would be something of an understatement to say that he's since gone the wrong way, failing to beat a rival home both starts for new yard in recent weeks. Lightly raced; beaten 25l in both her starts for new yard, so best watched.
20 20th (20) (33/1 -175%) Burglar's Dream	33 33/1(-175%)	(20) Burglar's Dream 33/1, Stoutly-bred gelding who has yet to get his head in front but he has low-mileage for a 4-y-o and resumed from an 11-month absence with a cracking effort at Beverley (1¼m, good to soft) where he was just touched off. Solid each-way claims. 4yo; has had just seven races; close second of seven at Beverley (1m2f, soft) on return.

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17:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

WAHRAAN caught the eye on his third run for these connections at Windsor, losing plenty of ground early due to a tardy start before staying on well for third. The son of Le Havre has dropped 4lb below his last winning mark and he gets the vote ahead of recent Lingfield second Dancing In Paris and Newcastle winner Bringbackmemories, who ran well over C&D last July. Asgard's Captain and Burglar's Dream cannot be ruled out either.

This looks more open than many of the recent editions of this handicap and THUNDERING is worth chancing. He admittedly struggled for the most part last term but his Ayr success in September served as a reminder of his ability and this will be his first run in 0-85 company since winning at Newcastle in June 2022. Dancing In Paris is greatly respected on the back of his fine effort at Lingfield on Saturday and he is next on the list ahead of Arrange, Bringbackmemories and Burglar's Dream.

On good ground, BRINGBACKMEMORIES tops the list, while Bustaam can go well if it's soft.

17:30 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (6/1 -33%) Park That	6 6/1(-33%)	(7) Park That 6/1, Promising sort. 12/1, third of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) on NH debut 45 days ago. Likely to improve. Good start despite being keen when beaten little more than 2l at Cork over Easter.
13 (13) (9/1 -13%) Love Me	9 9/1(-13%)	(13) Love Me 9/1, Promising type. Fourth of 16 in juvenile hurdle (13/2) at Limerick (16.9f, heavy) on NH debut 26 days ago. Open to improvement. Was 13-2 for last month's Limerick debut, beaten 22l when fourth of 16 on testing ground..
16 (16) (10/1 -25%) Heroes Rise	10 10/1(-25%)	(16) Heroes Rise 10/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 18 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy, 25/1) on NH debut 46 days ago. RESERVE. Point winner on heavy; didn't jump well but showed some ability on hurdles debut; reserve;.
18 (18) (22/1 -10%) Ilbdare	22 22/1(-10%)	(18) Ilbdare 22/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, sixth of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy) on NH debut 74 days ago. RESERVE. Fair sixth but beaten a long way in heavy-ground maiden at Navan; reserve.
15 (15) (28/1 -12%) Uhavemeinstitches	28 28/1(-12%)	(15) Uhavemeinstitches 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16.9f, heavy, 12/1) on NH debut 26 days ago. Was 12-1 for Limerick debut, beaten around 30l when sixth of 18 and was behind Love Me.
9 1st (9) (1/12 +64%) Salvator Mundi	0.083333 1/12(+64%)	(9) Salvator Mundi 1/12, Hooded, first run since leaving David Cottin when 17 lengths sixth of 12 to Majborough in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, heavy, 17/2) on UK NH debut 61 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Very hard to beat in these much calmer waters. Second to a good one in France and sixth in Triumph on stable debut; unopposable.
14 2nd (14) (17/2 +29%) Mrs Tk	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(14) Mrs Tk 17/2, Elusive Pimpernel filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler Doyenna. Homebred from the Cooper's Opera Hat line; half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Doyenna.
17 3rd (17) (100/1 -100%) I Dont Lie	100 100/1(-100%)	(17) I Dont Lie 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 80/1) on NH debut 74 days ago. RESERVE. Tailed off in maiden at Navan; reserve.
12 4th (12) (33/1 +0%) Westernized	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Westernized 33/1, Westerner gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful hurdle/chase winner (stayed 25f) Hester Flemen. Westerner newcomer; dam unraced sister to winning jumpers.
8 5th (8) (50/1 +24%) Rorkes Drift	50 50/1(+24%)	(8) Rorkes Drift 50/1, Ocovango gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 25f) My Design. Ocavango newcomer; dam unraced half-sister to 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner My Design.
3 6th (3) (66/1 +34%) Herbies Rover	66 66/1(+34%)	(3) Herbies Rover 66/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam, won sole start in bumpers, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 19f) Court Royale. Cost E5,000 as 3yo; dam bumper winner on only start, sister to bumper/2m hurdle winner.
2 7th (2) (100/1 -52%) Dylan's Chance	100 100/1(-52%)	(2) Dylan's Chance 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, last of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16.9f, heavy) on NH debut 26 days ago. Didn't jump well when out the back at Limerick last month.
10 8th (10) (66/1 +0%) Shashado	66 66/1(+0%)	(10) Shashado 66/1, Montmartre gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including French 2¼m hurdle winner Vintage and French hurdler/chaser The Reader. Made E17,000 as yearling; half-brother to French winners including at Grade 3/Listed level.
1 9th (1) (25/1 +62%) Burren Breeze	25 25/1(+62%)	(1) Burren Breeze 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, eleventh of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.7f, heavy) on NH debut 55 days ago. None too fluent when mid-field in maiden at Cork; likely to need more experience.
11 10th (11) (66/1 +0%) The Blaggard	66 66/1(+0%)	(11) The Blaggard 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, ninth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16.9f, heavy) on NH debut 26 days ago. Behind a couple of these when beaten a long way in Limerick maiden.
5 11th (5) (66/1 +34%) Minority Interest	66 66/1(+34%)	(5) Minority Interest 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, fifteenth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. Big price when out the back at Bellewstown..
6 12th (6) (18/1 +45%) Orlando Spirit	18 18/1(+45%)	(6) Orlando Spirit 18/1, Nicaron gelding. Half-brother to French hurdler/chaser Daytona Beach Aa. Dam unraced. Wears tongue strap. Half-brother to French 10.5f Flat and 2m2f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Daytona Beach.
4 13th (4) (20/1 +80%) Lucky Junior	20 20/1(+80%)	(4) Lucky Junior 20/1, Pour Moi gelding. Dam, modest maiden on Flat, half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner (stayed 21f) Coqolino. Wears hood. Homebred gelding; dam well beaten 6f-13.3f, half-sister to point/2m hurdle winner Coqolino.

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17:30 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SALVATOR MUNDI was one of the big talking horses ahead of the Cheltenham Festival due to his sole run in France when chasing home the talented Sir Gino in April 2023. Connections rolled the dice to run in the Triumph where he eventually finished sixth and that experience is unlikely to be lost on Willie Mullins' gelding. Park That shaped with promise on his debut when third at Cork, while Love Me completes the shortlist following her Limerick fourth last month.

It's impossible to ignore the claims of SALVATOR MUNDI, who shaped promisingly when sixth in the Triumph at the Cheltenham Festival on only his second start (and first for Willie Mullins) and sets the bar very high with his sights lowered considerably. Park That produced a promising first effort when third at Cork at the end of March and can edge out Love Me for the forecast spot.

Having been a talking horse all winter before finishing sixth in the Triumph, this should be a formality for SALVATOR MUNDI

17:35 Bath Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (12/1 -200%) Spirited Dancer	12 12/1(-200%)	(10) Spirited Dancer 12/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/2, seventh of 14 in minor event at this course (5f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Looks vulnerable on the back of that disappointing display. Fair bit to prove after bombing out here 26 days ago.
3 2nd (3) (7/2 +30%) High On Hope	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) High On Hope 7/2, Foaled March 23. 40,000 gns foal, £30,000 yearling, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Half-brother to smart 6f winner Sam Maximus and 2-y-o 7f winner Amazing Show. Interesting to see what the market has to say. Trainer made good start with 2yos, including winning Lily Agnes.
4 3rd (4) (7/4 +42%) Karl Carlston	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(4) Karl Carlston 7/4, Foaled April 28. €47,500 foal, €150,000 yearling, 20,000 gns 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 7f winner My Next Guest and 11f winner Suzy's Shoes. Dam winner up to 9f (2-y-o 1m winner). Lots to like on paper. Price dropped from 150,000euros to 20,000gns at breeze-ups; still, market revealing.
6 4th (6) (7/1 +13%) Steamboat	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Steamboat 7/1, Foaled April 30. 75,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Bebhinn and US 5f-7f winner Stella Performance, both useful. Likely-looking type. Trainer had 2yo go down narrowly on debut at Windsor on Monday; of interest.
14 5th (14) (66/1 -32%) Sienna Gold	66 66/1(-32%)	(14) Sienna Gold 66/1, Once-raced filly. Thirteenth of 14 in minor event at this course (5f, good to soft, 40/1) on debut 26 days ago. One to swerve. Led to the start on debut here and finished behind two of these (and ten others).
2 6th (2) (7/1 -75%) Candy	7 7/1(-75%)	(2) Candy 7/1, Foaled April 19. 17,000 gns foal, 28,000 gns yearling, Ardad colt. Dam, showed little in maidens, sister to very smart winner up to 6f Danzeno. Watch the betting for clues. Trainer has had two 2yos win first time out this year; monitor in betting on debut.
12 7th (12) (200/1 -300%) Good Call	200 200/1(-300%)	(12) Good Call 200/1, Twice-raced filly. Ninth of 14 in minor event at this course (5f, good to soft, 125/1) 26 days ago, hampered. Looks set for another struggle. Last then finished two places behind an underperforming Spirited Dancer.
1 8th (1) (28/1 +15%) Bank On Kent	28 28/1(+15%)	(1) Bank On Kent 28/1, Once-raced gelding. Eighth of 9 in maiden (80/1) at this course (5f, heavy) on debut 9 days ago. Big step forward needed. Too green to do himself justice when sent off 80-1 for debut over 5f here last week.
13 9th (13) (100/1 -100%) Piranha Rama	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Piranha Rama 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 50/1, last of 7 in minor event at Salisbury (5f, heavy) 10 days ago. Hard to warm to. Second last/last so far and will get a handicap mark after this.
7 10th (7) (28/1 -12%) Jimmy Henry	28 28/1(-12%)	(7) Jimmy Henry 28/1, Twice-raced gelding. 14/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at Windsor (5.1f, good) 30 days ago, slowly away. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Debut fifth of six not devoid of hope but took backward step a fortnight later.
5 11th (5) (14/1 -100%) Profit Rockit	14 14/1(-100%)	(5) Profit Rockit 14/1, €5,000 foal, £20,000 yearling. Half-brother to 1m/8.5f winner Lady Perignon and useful 9.5f-1½m winner Dubai Dunes. Yard can ready a newcomer and he's one to note in the betting. Trainer had a 2yo winner (second time out) here last week; could play a part.
11 12th (11) (6/1 +25%) Could She Be Magic	6 6/1(+25%)	(11) Could She Be Magic 6/1, Foaled March 8. 10,000 gns yearling, Time Test filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Ardad. Dam 1m winner who stayed 1¼m out of useful 7f/1m winner Magic Eye. Market should point the way. Trainer 4-15 with 2yos this year and 6-25 with them here in the last five years.
8 13th (8) (50/1 -100%) Mister Coco Fizz	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Mister Coco Fizz 50/1, Once-raced colt. 50/1, last of 6 in minor event at Southwell (5f) on debut 16 days ago, missing break. Another who will likely be seen in a better light in handicaps later on. Sent off 50-1 and ran very green when failing to beat a rival on debut 16 days ago.
9 14th (9) (200/1 -300%) Rosco Rogers	200 200/1(-300%)	(9) Rosco Rogers 200/1, Once-raced colt. Last of 8 in minor event (125/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 37 days ago. Readily passed over. Never out of last place when sent off 125-1 for debut at Wolverhampton last month (5f).

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17:35 Bath Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Spirited Dancer sets the standard on her debut second at Kempton but she was disappointing over 5f here last time. Therefore, it looks best to concentrate on the newcomers, with KARL CARLSTON appealing most. He is a half-brother to a couple of winners and represents connections that enjoy plenty of juvenile success. Tom Dascombe saddled an impressive two-year-old winner at Chester last week and his High On Hope is shortlisted, along with Steamboat and Candy.

This looks destined for one of the newcomers, with several appealing types on show. HIGH ON HOPE is bred to go a bit and he is the suggestion ahead of Karl Carlston and Steamboat, while Candy and Profit Rockit both need a second look in the betting, too.

Without having the betting to guide, newcomers CANDY, High On Hope and Steamboat are nominated in that order of preference.

17:45 Sligo Handicap 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (9/2 +63%) Land Lover	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(2) Land Lover 9/2, 28/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 40 days ago. Never counted on yard debut at the Curragh, no better at Dundalk, others preferred.
4 2nd (4) (3/1 +40%) Layoftheland	3 3/1(+40%)	(4) Layoftheland 3/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, below form seventh of 15 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft, 9/1) 8 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Excellent Curragh run in her first handicap, started slowly at Navan but confirmed promise.
3 3rd (3) (9/1 -157%) Dark Enigma	9 9/1(-157%)	(3) Dark Enigma 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 6/4). Off 99 days. Makes turf debut. Beaten favourite when third of 7f on AW on handicap debut, needs to raise her game.
5 4th (5) (11/1 +45%) Grand Citadel	11 11/1(+45%)	(5) Grand Citadel 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 27 in handicap (66/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 24 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. A hint of promise when keeping on mid-division over 6f at the Curragh on handicap debut.
8 5th (8) (10/1 +50%) Go On Go On Uhavit	10 10/1(+50%)	(8) Go On Go On Uhavit 10/1, Tenth of 15 in handicap (80/1) at Navan (5f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Unplaced all seven starts, held by Sophia Klimt on Navan running. tongue-tie added now.
7 6th (7) (50/1 -52%) Enola Nation	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Enola Nation 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Gowran (7f, soft) 21 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Not getting home over 7f lately, hard to make a case for her but shorter trip may help.
9 7th (9) (14/1 -27%) Sophia Klimt	14 14/1(-27%)	(9) Sophia Klimt 14/1, Bit below form fifth of 15 in handicap (40/1) at Navan (5f, good to soft) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Recent fifth over 5f at Navan was encouraging, may improve enough to reach the money.
1 8th (1) (2/1 -150%) Victor's Choice	2 2/1(-150%)	(1) Victor's Choice 2/1, One win from 2 runs this year. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Gowran (7f, heavy, 9/4) 6 days ago, keeping on well. Carries penalty. Form choice. Bolted up at Gowran, due for 12lb rise, obvious chance under a mandatory 7lb extra.
6 9th (6) (20/1 +29%) Relentless Flyer	20 20/1(+29%)	(6) Relentless Flyer 20/1, Last of 14 in handicap (66/1) at Dundalk (8f) 75 days ago. Back down in trip. Eyeshields on 1st time. Can make presence felt. Fourth in a nursery for Joseph O'Brien, has shown little in four runs for this stable.

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17:45 Sligo Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

With rain expected in Sligo, VICTOR'S CHOICE is taken to add to her Gowran Park victory. She sluiced up by five and a half lengths last week and reappears under the 7lb penalty. That victory came over further and previous efforts over sprint trips have been unconvincing, but she loves cut in the ground. Layoftheland has been much better in her two races this season, when putting in good late work, and should be involved. Sophia Klimt stayed on for fifth in Navan and could get closer, while Dark Enigma would be a player if she handles the slower ground.

Though dropping back to 6f probably won't be entirely ideal, VICTOR'S CHOICE is still much the most likely winner on the back of her clear-cut Gowran success last week. Indeed, she will surely prove hard to beat under a penalty. Layoftheland and Dark Enigma can fill the places.

The penalised Victor's Choice has a big chance in theory. However, LAYOFTHELAND, a slow starter at Navan, may take her measure

17:50 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (50/1 -257%) Nellie Bluesky	50 50/1(-257%)	(6) Nellie Bluesky 50/1, Modest form at best in a trio in bumpers and upped in trip for hurdles debut. Signs of promise in three bumpers (last two on AW); more needed on hurdles debut.
9 2nd (9) (3/1 -20%) Wednesday Addams	3 3/1(-20%)	(9) Wednesday Addams 3/1, Tongue tied and showed plenty when runner-up in a Wetherby bumper in January. Not quite at that level twice since but she's a likely type now hurdling up in trip. Irish point winner; promise in her three bumper runs; interesting on hurdles debut.
1 3rd (1) (4/9 +52%) Bishop Hill	0.444444 4/9(+52%)	(1) Bishop Hill 4/9, Caught the eye on hurdles debut over 2m (not knocked about) and progressive since, neck-second to a stablemate over this C&D 3 weeks ago. Repeat of that may well suffice. Has improved for the step up to 2m4f (good C&D second last time); leading player.
4 4th (4) (18/1 -157%) Love That	18 18/1(-157%)	(4) Love That 18/1, €12,000 3-y-o, Vendangeur mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Princess Tara. Dam, bumper winner, half-sister to useful staying chasers Openide and Ballybough Gorta. Point winner at the fourth attempt and exceeded market expectations when third on hurdles bow at Ayr. Held when falling latest. Fair form over hurdles but behind Bishop Hill when falling at the last here last time.
3 5th (3) (40/1 -21%) Ice Day	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) Ice Day 40/1, Shaped like a stayer in bumper/maiden hurdle. Modest efforts in a bumper and in a mares' maiden hurdle; best watched for now.
5 6th (5) (200/1 -100%) Midnight Alnwicky	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Midnight Alnwicky 200/1, Sent off big odds and no impact in all 4 starts over hurdles. Cheekpieces on first time. Poor form so far; cheekpieces now tried; plenty to find.
8 7th (8) (125/1 -89%) Tread Softly Now	125 125/1(-89%)	(8) Tread Softly Now 125/1, Little in the way if worthwhile form in bumpers. Modest form in three bumpers and hard to fancy on her debut over hurdles.
10 8th (10) (13/2 -8%) Bleu Lagune	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(10) Bleu Lagune 13/2, Getaway filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler Little Actress. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class hurdler (2m-19f winner) Iktitaf. Newcomer for successful stable. Filly by Getaway out of an unraced dam; well worth a market check on her debut..
2 \|PU\| (2) (80/1 -142%) Dance Floor Drama	80 80/1(-142%)	(2) Dance Floor Drama 80/1, In good hands but limited impact in various company so far. Modest form, including in a 2m Naas maiden on hurdles debut; needs to improve for 2m4f.
7 \|PU\| (7) (100/1 -203%) Sholokhova	100 100/1(-203%)	(7) Sholokhova 100/1, Has shown a bit of promise in 2 bumpers but badly held back by his jumping on hurdles bow. Creditable 4th on bumper debut (AW); fared less well since and pulled up on hurdles debut.

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17:50 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Trained by Lucinda Russell, BISHOP HILL should take all of the beating. The five-year-old has already shown an aptitude for hurdling and was last seen running well to finish a neck second over C&D last month, when she only found her stablemate Fox's Fancy too good. Granted further improvement, she has every chance of going one place better. Love That could turn out to be the main danger, providing she is none the worse for her late fall at Ayr last time out, having previously shaped well when she finished third on her stable debut at the same venue in March. Hurdle debutant Bleu Lagune could prove best of the remainder.

BISHOP HILL stuck to her task very well when runner-up again over C&D 3 weeks ago and a deserved first success looks on the cards. Wednesday Addams won a bumper and has to be a threat kept to her own sex now hurdling, while support for Irish-raider Bleu Lagune on debut should be noted.

Having improved since stepping up to 2m4f, BISHOP HILL is the one to beat. Promising bumper mare Wednesday Addams is next best.

18:00 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
18 (18) (7/1 -56%) Two Become One	7 7/1(-56%)	(18) Two Become One 7/1, €28,000 3-y-o, Pillar Coral mare. Half-sister to 5 winners, including modest chaser Elleon, stays 27f. Dam 6f winner. Placed on first of 2 point starts. RESERVE. Beaten fav both points in England last year; bought for small money in March; reserve.
19 (19) (28/1 -12%) Rock On Dolly	28 28/1(-12%)	(19) Rock On Dolly 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, fourteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 41 days ago. RESERVE. Top yard but 5yo has shown little in two maiden hurdles; reserve.
15 (15) (40/1 -60%) Fortunate Outcome	40 40/1(-60%)	(15) Fortunate Outcome 40/1, €18,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune filly. Half-sister to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Geezer Rockstar. Bought for E18,000 as 3yo; half-sister to bumper/2m3f hurdle winner Geezer Rockstar.
3 1st (3) (5/1 +17%) Rockstown Girl	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Rockstown Girl 5/1, Fair hurdler. Below form sixth of 13 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft) 167 days ago. Claims on her Fairyhouse second prior to that. Bumper winner went close on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse; poor run at Thurles last time.
2 2nd (2) (3/1 +14%) Mi Lucky Cailin	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Mi Lucky Cailin 3/1, Fair hurdler. 33/1, respectable seventh of 17 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Bumper winner has been second to useful types three times in maidens; leading contender.
7 3rd (7) (8/1 -100%) Lady Rose Hackett	8 8/1(-100%)	(7) Lady Rose Hackett 8/1, Point winner. 7/4, fiith of 9 in bumper at Thurles (16.4f, soft) on NH debut 83 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Her market strength at Thurles suggests she's thought capable of better by her top yard. Point winner was fifth of eight when joint-fav for Thurles bumper and back from a break.
1 4th (1) (6/1 +25%) Ma Belle Etoile	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Ma Belle Etoile 6/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. Winner in bumper at Limerick in November. Makes hurdles debut. Bumper winner on heavy, ran well in winners' contest at Naas; may need further hurdling.
16 5th (16) (10/3 +76%) Lucy Wang	3.333333 10/3(+76%)	(16) Lucy Wang 10/3, Fair hurdler. 50/1, 63 lengths eleventh of 16 to Casa No Mento in listed hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Should fare better with sights lowered. Was 150-1 when second in 3yo maiden at Leopardstown; tailed off in Listed contest latest.
4 6th (4) (40/1 -122%) Chatterbox	40 40/1(-122%)	(4) Chatterbox 40/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Clonmel (18.9f, heavy, 66/1) 90 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before last. Runner-up twice on the Flat here; running a good race when last-flight faller at Limerick.
6 7th (6) (50/1 +0%) Down The Park	50 50/1(+0%)	(6) Down The Park 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 125/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Barry Connell. Hooded for 1st time. Placed in a bumper for Garrett Ahern; poor hurdles form in three starts for Barry Connell.
10 8th (10) (33/1 +34%) Miss Dishy	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Miss Dishy 33/1, Mount Nelson mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Banjaxed. Half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Banjaxed from family of smart staying chaser Le Milos.
14 9th (14) (50/1 -257%) Seren Ni	50 50/1(-257%)	(14) Seren Ni 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, seventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy) 140 days ago. Well held first two starts and off since Christmas; unlikely to be involved.
11 \|F\| (11) (10/3 -104%) Pampar Lady	3.333333 10/3(-104%)	(11) Pampar Lady 10/3, Promising individual. Good second of 15 in novice hurdle (3/1) at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Should improve. Leading claims. Placed three times over hurdles including narrow defeat on yielding ground at Tramore.
12 10th (12) (150/1 -355%) Princess Felicia	150 150/1(-355%)	(12) Princess Felicia 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft, 125/1) on NH debut 27 days ago. Half-sister to some useful winners but out the back on debut at Clonmel.
5 11th (5) (200/1 -100%) Crimlin Rose	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Crimlin Rose 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Navan (16f, heavy) 74 days ago. Tailed off both starts; one for handicaps.
9 12th (9) (150/1 -200%) Mirado	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Mirado 150/1, Ocovango mare. Dam unraced. Likely outsider on debut. Homebred is third foal of unraced sister to a point winner; best watched..
13 13th (13) (100/1 -100%) Sandy Roe	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Sandy Roe 100/1, Sandmason mare. Half-sister to fair chaser Champagne Beauty. Dam (h68), maiden hurdler, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 2½m) Boruler. Homebred half-sister to Champagne Beauty who won point and 2m4f/2m5f chases.
17 14th (17) (200/1 -300%) Sefarina	200 200/1(-300%)	(17) Sefarina 200/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (66/1) at this course (16.5f, good to soft) 6 days ago. RESERVE. Bits of promise on the Flat but nothing so far in this dsicipline; reserve.
8 \|PU\| (8) (150/1 -50%) Lucy Rocco	150 150/1(-50%)	(8) Lucy Rocco 150/1, Shirocco mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Scamallach Liath. Dam point winner. Wears hood. Homebred half-sister to point/3m hurdle winner Scamallach Liath; dam point winner; hooded.

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18:00 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

LADY ROSE HACKETT boasts an excellent pedigree, being out of the classy Amaretto Rose, and she is taken to leave behind her Rules debut when fifth in a Thurles bumper in February. Lucy Wang's second at Leopardstown over Christmas worked out to be a decent piece of form and she has had excuses in both subsequent runs, slipping up at Naas before finding Listed company too much at Punchestown. Pampar Lady and Rockstown Girl head the remainder.

Gavin Cromwell has his team in good form and PAMPAR LADY might be able to provide him with another winner on the back of her promising second at Tramore last month. Lucy Wang could pose the chief threat if recapturing the level of her Leopardstown second over Christmas. Lady Rose Hackett was only fifth on her bumper debut but there was strength behind her in the betting on that occasion and this point winner retains potential now hurdling.

Back in trip against fellow mares, MI LUCKY CAILIN might get her turn over hurdles having been runner-up three times in maidens

18:10 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (11/2 +8%) Miss Kubelik	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(8) Miss Kubelik 11/2, Twice-raced filly. 10/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Southwell 2nd (7f, AW) in November; form dipped at Newmarket but this is more realistic.
6 2nd (6) (17/2 -21%) Islanova	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(6) Islanova 17/2, Once-raced filly. 5/1, twelfth of 17 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on her sole run at 2 yrs. Like stablemate Imitate, she should step up on that in due course. 5-1, 12th of 17 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in September but plenty went wrong for her.
11 3rd (11) (22/1 -83%) Sambucus	22 22/1(-83%)	(11) Sambucus 22/1, Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7.6f winner Little Rollright and 1½m winner Deciduous. Yard's newcomers typically come on for a run. By Lope De Vega; the yard's 3yos have been going great guns (8-21) on turf this season.
3 4th (3) (2/1 +27%) Ghaihaban	2 2/1(+27%)	(3) Ghaihaban 2/1, Lightly-raced filly. Creditable second of 12 in maiden (7/2) at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 25 days ago. Solid claims. Three 2nds and a 3rd from four starts, all on soft or heavy; 1m should be fine.
10 5th (10) (16/1 +0%) Ravishing Beauty	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Ravishing Beauty 16/1, Once-raced filly. Hooded, sixth of 11 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 25/1) on debut, never nearer. Off 8 months. Likely to improve and she's one to keep an eye on with handicaps in mind. 25-1 and hooded, very green at Kempton (7f, AW) last August before making sixth of 11.
5 6th (5) (4/1 +43%) Imitate	4 4/1(+43%)	(5) Imitate 4/1, Once-raced filly. Fourth of 7 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 11/4) on sole 2-y-o start. Fine pedigree and likely capable of a good deal better. 11-4, 9l fourth of seven at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in August was modest debut form.
9 7th (9) (13/2 -30%) Painite	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(9) Painite 13/2, Lightly-raced filly. Good fourth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft, 14/1) 11 days ago. Each-way chance but likely that one or two of these will improve past her. Place claims judged on all four starts but may need to find extra to win.
7 8th (7) (250/1 -279%) Kingwood Queen	250 250/1(-279%)	(7) Kingwood Queen 250/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 10 in maiden (125/1) at Kempton (7f), slowly away. Off 114 days and hooded for 1st time. Pulled hard both AW starts, showing modest debut form but tailed off next time; hood now.
4 9th (4) (22/1 -120%) Hey Big Spender	22 22/1(-120%)	(4) Hey Big Spender 22/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 9/1) on debut 28 days ago. In good hands and likely to leave that form well behind in time. 9-1 for maiden at Newmarket (1m, good) four weeks ago but last of 12, always behind.
2 10th (2) (8/1 -60%) Arabian Rose	8 8/1(-60%)	(2) Arabian Rose 8/1, 230,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Blyton and smart 1m winner Grande Dame. Dam unraced, closely related to smart winner up to 1m Tell. Lots to like on paper and needs close attention in the betting. 230,000gns yearling; Too Darn Hot half-sister to Grande Dame (RPR 110); one to note.
1 11th (1) (250/1 -658%) Perfect Liberty	250 250/1(-658%)	(1) Perfect Liberty 250/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 12 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, 250/1) 62 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. 100-1 and 250-1 for two AW maidens, slowly away and always behind.

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18:10 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

There is only 3lb splitting Ghaihaban (79) and Painite (76) on official ratings and neither would be a surprise winner here, but a chance is taken on well-bred newcomer ARABIAN ROSE. A 230,000gns purchase as a yearling, she is a half-sister to Listed scorer Grande Dame and it will be disappointing if she is unable to play a leading role in a race of this nature. Miss Kubelik may handle this track better than Newmarket and she cannot be ruled out either.

The superbly-bred IMITATE can be expected to leave the form of her 2-y-o debut well behind and she gets the nod. Newcomer Arabian Rose looks the part on paper and she will be particularly interesting if strong in the betting, while Ghaihaban is likely to be on the premises. The selection's stablemate Islanova, Hey Big Spender and Ravishing Beauty should all improve but Painite's limitations have seemingly been exposed.

Three have fair form and two newcomers must be checked out. However, Stoute-trained ISLANOVA may leave her debut form well behind.

18:15 Sligo Maiden 11f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (15/2 -360%) Castleheath	7.5 15/2(-360%)	(2) Castleheath 15/2, Promising type. Sixth of 12 in maiden at Navan (10f, good to soft, 100/1) on debut 18 days ago. Likely to know more this time and he sets the clear standard. Looked an awkward ride on last month's Navan debut, more likely if settling better.
3 2nd (3) (6/4 +75%) Celestial Reign	1.5 6/4(+75%)	(3) Celestial Reign 6/4, Eleventh of 13 in maiden (33/1) at Dundalk (7f) on debut, met some trouble. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Well held 33-1 shot on Dundalk debut in November; longer trip should help.
5 3rd (5) (10/3 -48%) Imarajan	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(5) Imarajan 10/3, Represents powerful owner and showed a bit more than on debut when fifth of 11 in maiden at Cork (10.2f, good to soft, 20/1) 19 days ago, slowly away. Cork comeback run encouraging; won't need to improve much to play a major role here.
1 4th (1) (9/4 +44%) Brosna Town	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(1) Brosna Town 9/4, Eighth of 13 in maiden (5/1) at Thurles (8f, soft) on debut, not knocked about. Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. Yard in good form. Should progress. Well held in Thurles auction maiden in October; should do better in time but may need this.
4 5th (4) (25/1 -150%) Goodbye Venice	25 25/1(-150%)	(4) Goodbye Venice 25/1, Twice-raced colt. Eighth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 100/1). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Debut promise in October, fair effort afterwards; may be more one for handicaps.
7 6th (7) (125/1 -213%) Take Profit	125 125/1(-213%)	(7) Take Profit 125/1, Last of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 66/1) on debut 33 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Missed the break on recent Dundalk debut; can only be watched now.
6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -56%) Las Vegas Nevada	28 28/1(-56%)	(6) Las Vegas Nevada 28/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eleventh of 18 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to soft, 200/1) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Couple of modest runs last month, eligible for a mark after this; tongue tie tried.

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18:15 Sligo Maiden 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Dermot Weld's BROSNA TOWN has to be of interest in this weak maiden as he was only 5/1 for his debut at Thurles in October when he finished eighth. He is a half-brother to a Listed winner and Weld's stable has really got going in the last three weeks. Imarajan showed improvement to finish fifth over a similar trip in Cork and is race-fit. A half-brother of this colt was good enough to win a heavy-ground maiden in Cork on his way to a mark of 90. Plenty of headgear is reached for on Celestial Reign, but he is a brother to a Group 3 winner and a potential improver on his second start.

CASTLEHEATH showed plenty when mid-field it what is traditionally a reasonable maiden at Navan 3 weeks ago and that sets the clear standard with the promise of more to come. Imarajan is capable of better after just two starts and is feared most.

A maiden which shouldn't take much winning and a good opportunity for IMARAJAN, whose recent Cork run could well be good enough

18:22 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (11/2 +21%) Thank You Blue	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(4) Thank You Blue 11/2, Winner of maiden hurdle at Sedgefield in November but found life tougher in handicap company this spring. A switch to fences needs to have a positive effect. Gone backwards since winning his maiden hurdle on soft ground last autumn; bit to prove.
1 1st (1) (5/6 +0%) Galunggung	0.833333 5/6(+0%)	(1) Galunggung 5/6, Returned from an absence to win novice and handicap hurdles this spring and his point background provides hope that he can continue the good work now chasing. Won easily on his handicap debut latest; leading claims upped 8lb now switched to chasing.
3 2nd (3) (9/1 -29%) Garde Des Champs	9 9/1(-29%)	(3) Garde Des Champs 9/1, Won a 2m course handicap hurdle for Keith Dalgleish last summer. Pulled up in a handicap hurdle back here last month and his jumping looked an issue in 3 chase outings last season. Generally struggled since a win over hurdles off 4lb lower here last summer; needs more.
5 3rd (5) (3/1 +25%) Libby	3 3/1(+25%)	(5) Libby 3/1, Fair form over hurdles for Joseph O'Brien and most encouraging run in varied events for this yard when third in a 17f Sedgefield handicap chase in a first-time visor (retained) 5 days ago. Claims if she can back that up. Ex-Irish, longstanding maiden; this mark within range when she puts in a decent round.
2 4th (2) (9/2 +25%) Well Planted	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(2) Well Planted 9/2, Dual course hurdler winner who ran creditably when fifth in a 2m handicap hurdle here last month. Switches to fences for the first time now.to Dual hurdles winner here, latterly off 6lb lower; soft ground not ideal latest.

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18:22 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

After shaping with promise when finishing second on his hurdling debut at Kelso over 2m on heavy ground, GALUNGGUNG battled to a narrow success over the same distance at Hexham next time out before doubling his tally over timber 25 days ago at Bangor by three and a quarter lengths when stepped up to 2m3f. Donald McCain's charge should be hard to beat in his hat-trick bid on his chase debut. Former C&D winners Well Planted and Garde Des Champs are feared most.

GALUNGGUNG is making up for lost time this spring and this former point scorer can add to his 2 recent hurdle wins. Recent Sedgefield third Libby might be the one to give Donald McCain's charge most to do if a visor continues to have a positive effect.

Lightly raced for his age, Irish point winner GALUNGGUNG has the greatest potential of these. Well Planted can chase him home.

18:30 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
17 (17) (10/1 -43%) Simply Shabra	10 10/1(-43%)	(17) Simply Shabra 10/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Winner in hurdle at Naas in January. 10/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 19 days ago. RESERVE. Second reserve; won a competitive Naas handicap in January and ran well there in March.
16 (16) (11/1 -47%) Diamond Dollar	11 11/1(-47%)	(16) Diamond Dollar 11/1, Good seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Limerick (19f, heavy) 34 days ago, left with too much to do. One to keep a close eye on in the betting if getting a run. RESERVE. First reserve; ran okay in a Limerick handicap hurdle latest; woth a market check.
18 (18) (16/1 -33%) Sayitfirst	16 16/1(-33%)	(18) Sayitfirst 16/1, Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. Below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Thurles (16.2f, soft) 174 days ago. Others more persuasive. RESERVE. Third reserve; Won Fairyhouse mares' handicap last autumn; just denied over 2m2f at Sligo.
4 1st (4) (13/2 -8%) The Niffler	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(4) The Niffler 13/2, Latest win in hurdle at Naas in April. 4/1, very good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 27 days ago. Considered. Any rain will be welcome over this trip and nothing is likely to be coming home stronger.
3 2nd (3) (13/2 -30%) Red Glory	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(3) Red Glory 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 12f on flat. Very good third of 19 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, heavy, 18/1) 66 days ago. Should improve. Encouraging handicap debut latest at Naas when staying-on third over 2m; one to consider.
7 3rd (7) (10/3 -21%) Morepowertoya	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(7) Morepowertoya 10/3, One win from 2 runs last season. 13/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 19-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 22 days ago, driven clear. Not taken lightly. Up 8lb for last month's win but that might not be good enough to deny him here.
13 4th (13) (5/1 +69%) Must Be Dreaming	5 5/1(+69%)	(13) Must Be Dreaming 5/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Creditable fifth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, 40/1) 55 days ago. Poor strike rate but not a bad run last time in a Cork handicap hurdle in March.
11 5th (11) (20/1 +39%) Champagne Saloon	20 20/1(+39%)	(11) Champagne Saloon 20/1, Below form thirteenth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 125/1) 41 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Not much impression on neither handicap hurdle outing; work to do here to get involved.
5 6th (5) (22/1 -10%) Tomas O Maille	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Tomas O Maille 22/1, Fifteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good) 8 days ago. Ran no race at Ballinrobe last time; chance on his best form.
14 7th (14) (33/1 -32%) Sovereign Duke	33 33/1(-32%)	(14) Sovereign Duke 33/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap (125/1) at Dundalk (12f). Off 7 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Poor on last hurdle run. Not seen since well beaten in a 1m4f Dundalk handicap in October; blinkers tried here.
12 8th (12) (22/1 +33%) Deep Pockets	22 22/1(+33%)	(12) Deep Pockets 22/1, 8/1, below form ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving Eoin Christopher McCarthy. Needs a couple of these to falter. Good effort in a C&D handicap hurdle 13 months ago; best watched on stable debut.
1 9th (1) (14/1 +58%) Aussie Warrior	14 14/1(+58%)	(1) Aussie Warrior 14/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Winner in hurdle at Roscommon in June. Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (18f, good to soft, 22/1). Off 8 months. Hood on 1st time. Roscommon maiden winner last summer; absent since August so probably best watched.
2 10th (2) (25/1 -257%) Donnrua Dream	25 25/1(-257%)	(2) Donnrua Dream 25/1, 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fifth of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (20f, good). Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Cromwell. Back over hurdles here on debut for John McConnell and best watched after a year off.
15 11th (15) (10/1 -33%) Someone's Wish	10 10/1(-33%)	(15) Someone's Wish 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Modest winner at 10f on flat. Fifth of 16 in juvenile hurdle (100/1) at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut for top stable. Good run in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle last month; interesting on his handicap debut.
6 12th (6) (11/2 +39%) Wee Charlie	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(6) Wee Charlie 11/2, Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy, 5/1) 26 days ago. Ran okay at Limerick; a case can certainly be made but more rain would help his cause.
9 13th (9) (28/1 -40%) Kalaroun	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Kalaroun 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Modest winner at 11f on flat. Tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft, 40/1). Off 7 months. Potential improver in handicaps. Glimpses of ability in a trio of maiden hurdles; handicap debut after seven months off.
10 14th (10) (50/1 -525%) Beggars Rock	50 50/1(-525%)	(10) Beggars Rock 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, heavy) 34 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. New headgear combination tried here for his handicap debut and worth a market check.
8 15th (8) (33/1 -230%) Let's Avit	33 33/1(-230%)	(8) Let's Avit 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16.5f, soft, 40/1) 29 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May do better. Soundly beaten in a tongue-tie on his third maiden hurdle start at Naas; best watched.

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18:30 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The application of cheekpieces made the difference to get MOREPOWERTOYA back to winning ways over C&D last month and an 8lb rise might not be enough to stop him from going in again. The Niffler has to be of interest despite the fact he may be better suited by running over a little bit further, while others to note include Red Glory and Wee Charlie.

RED GLORY is taken to build on his Naas handicap hurdle debut third and strike for the Henry de Bromhead/Rachael Blackmore combination. The Niffler arrives at the top of his game and is feared most ahead of last month's C&D scorer Morepowertoya.

The one to beat is last month's convincing C&D winner MOREPOWERTOYA(nap) despite his 8lb higher mark

18:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (8/1 +43%) Sunny Corner	8 8/1(+43%)	(8) Sunny Corner 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Still looked green when sixth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on reappearance 23 days ago. Remains open to improvement. Involved if comeback run has taken the freshness out of him.
6 2nd (6) (16/1 +0%) Monks Mead	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Monks Mead 16/1, Latest win at Chelmsford in November. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) 86 days ago. Two wins at two; given a break since things didn't go his way last time.
1 3rd (1) (3/1 +25%) Hatadora	3 3/1(+25%)	(1) Hatadora 3/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Windsor (1m, good to soft, 7/4) 16 days ago. Merits consideration up 3 lb. Fourth to Mbappe over 7f then went down narrowly and won at Windsor (both 1m).
5 4th (5) (12/1 -300%) Mbappe	12 12/1(-300%)	(5) Mbappe 12/1, First run since leaving Ed Walker when career best when winning 13-runner handicap (33/1) at Kempton (7f) on reappearance 28 days ago. A 3 lb nudge for that looks manageable and 1m should be within range. Should go well. Billy Loughnane, on board for last-time-out win, rides On Song.
9 5th (9) (12/1 +14%) Mleiha	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Mleiha 12/1, Modest form. 25/1 and cheekpieces on first time, good fourth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good) 15 days ago. Blinkers tried now. Soundly beaten when 33-1 and 25-1 for 1m handicaps at Kempton and Yarmouth.
3 6th (3) (4/1 +20%) On Song	4 4/1(+20%)	(3) On Song 4/1, 4/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, soft) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Blinkers on first time. Reasons to believe (including step up to 1m) that he can go close.
14 7th (14) (9/1 +10%) Amerigo Vespucci	9 9/1(+10%)	(14) Amerigo Vespucci 9/1, Winner at Yarmouth in April. 4/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap over this C&D (heavy) since. Could feasibly bounce back from poor follow-up bid on soft ground here last week.
10 8th (10) (16/1 -129%) Garden View	16 16/1(-129%)	(10) Garden View 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Chelmsford (7f) 13 days ago. Makes turf debut. This longer trip should suit him. Good run over 7f 13 days ago and 1m should see her to even better effect.
7 9th (7) (16/1 -14%) Twenty Bob	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Twenty Bob 16/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 16 days ago. Bounce back needed. Yet to do it in handicaps and pinpointing best trip isn't easy; safer to look elsewhere.
11 10th (11) (22/1 +33%) My Clementine	22 22/1(+33%)	(11) My Clementine 22/1, Modest maiden. 40/1, first run since leaving Charlie Johnston when 8½ lengths eighth of 12 to Hatadora in handicap at Windsor (1m, good to soft) on reappearance 16 days ago. Eighth to Hatadora latest and she'll be of more interest in another run or two.
13 11th (13) (33/1 -106%) Clear Aim	33 33/1(-106%)	(13) Clear Aim 33/1, Modest form. Good 3¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Hatadora in handicap at Windsor (1m, good to soft, 66/1) 16 days ago. She is perhaps one for another day having finished behind Hatadora latest.
4 12th (4) (14/1 -40%) More Than A Feelin	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) More Than A Feelin 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1 and hooded for 1st time, third of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (7f) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Looks the type to step up now handicapping.
12 13th (12) (125/1 -279%) Mrs Nell	125 125/1(-279%)	(12) Mrs Nell 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Brighton (1¼m, good, 16/1) on reappearance 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Beaten a neck and a head at 125-1 second start at two but that piece of form is an anomaly.
2 14th (2) (9/1 +44%) Snooker Mccrew	9 9/1(+44%)	(2) Snooker Mccrew 9/1, Showed ability in 3 outings on Lingfield's polytrack last December. Unexposed now switching to turf for handicap debut after 136 days off. Return to 1m for handicap debut is a plus and market can guide.

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18:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

HATADORA returned to winning ways over a mile at Windsor a couple of weeks ago and accounted for a subsequent winner in the process. With that in mind, Richard Hannon's filly merits the utmost respect here off just a 3lb higher mark. The switch to handicap company should help More Than A Feelin and she should not be underestimated, while Mbappe and Garden View also make the shortlist.

MBAPPE swooped late to score over 7f at Kempton on his first outing for the Mark Loughnane yard and might be able to defy a 3 lb rise with the step up to 1m likely to suit him. Mark Usher's Garden View is another who should be suited by moving up to 1m and is second choice ahead of Windsor-scorer Hatadora and the unexposed Sunny Corner.

Richard Hannon's HATADORA (nap) pulled clear with a next-time-out winner when scoring at Windsor 16 days ago and can defy a 3lb rise.

18:45 Sligo Handicap 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (15/2 -7%) Sheen Falls Time	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(6) Sheen Falls Time 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in maiden (80/1) at the Curragh (10f, heavy) 25 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes handicap debut. Curragh run a step in the right direction and better ground should suit; one to consider.
7 2nd (7) (12/1 +52%) So Diligent	12 12/1(+52%)	(7) So Diligent 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Cheekpieces now fitted and not to rule out if getting a level break.
2 3rd (2) (10/3 -77%) Copie Conforme	3.333333 10/3(-77%)	(2) Copie Conforme 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 16/1) 82 days ago. Significantly up in trip for this handicap debut. One to consider. Showed ability in 1m AW maidens early in the year and likely improver upped in trip.
5 4th (5) (10/3 +72%) Newfire	3.333333 10/3(+72%)	(5) Newfire 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in maiden (50/1) at Tipperary (7.4f, soft). Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip for this handicap debut. Plenty to find on form. Should appreciate this longer trip and market worth a check on handicap debut.
3 5th (3) (13/2 +28%) Butter Fingers	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(3) Butter Fingers 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Gowran (8f, heavy, 20/1) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not easy to make a case for. Some late headway over 1m on recent handicap debut; this probably his stamina limit.
1 6th (1) (22/1 -100%) Kilbarry Jack	22 22/1(-100%)	(1) Kilbarry Jack 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 6 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) 32 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Plenty of weight here on handicap debut on evidence of three quick runs this spring.
4 7th (4) (10/3 -90%) Miami Sunshine	3.333333 10/3(-90%)	(4) Miami Sunshine 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, good third of 12 in handicap at Gowran (8f, heavy) 7 days ago, faring best of those held up. Big player with this step up in trip a potentially good move. Eyecatching run at Gowran a week ago; big player if staying this longer trip.
8 8th (8) (10/1 +9%) Rogerwaswrong	10 10/1(+9%)	(8) Rogerwaswrong 10/1, 16/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (7f), slowly away. Off 103 days. Significantly up in trip and cheekpieces on 1st time. Place possibilities. Bit to find from 5lb out of the handicap and cheekpieces tried.

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18:45 Sligo Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BUTTER FINGERS kept on steadily when sixth over a mile on handicap debut at Gowran last week. Stepping up in trip will suit this May foal, who is likely to progress as the year goes on as was the case with his brother Rough And Tough, a dual winner for the Mulvany yard last October. Miami Sunshine, almost six lengths ahead of the selection when third in that Gowran contest, has an obvious chance but the outcome may be different over this longer trip. Four of these enter handicap company for the first time and Newfire, whose sister Lamprog did well for Ray Cody in similar contests a couple of years ago, is of interest despite a nine month layoff.

The vote goes to MIAMI SUNSHINE, who put in a good shift when runner-up on her seasonal reappearance at Gowran last week and this stiffer test could be just the ticket. Copie Conforme makes her handicap debut at a realistic level and she is the clear main danger. Rogerwaswrong is best of the rest.

An eyecatcher at Gowran a week ago, this longer trip and better ground could be just what MIAMI SUNSHINE (nap) needs

18:52 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 27f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (9/2 -35%) Bollin Matilda	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(7) Bollin Matilda 9/2, Showed improved form when opening her account at Newcastle (23.7f) in April and built on that effort when following up at this course (23.9f) 11 days later. Thriving at present so she's not taken lightly as she goes up in distance. On a hat-trick after two wins last month (latest over 3m here); now 7lb higher; a possible.
3 1st (3) (4/1 +11%) Artic Mann	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Artic Mann 4/1, Held his form well in 2023/24 following a 23-month absence, making the frame in all 7 starts of the campaign. Finished third at Kelso (22.7f) on his latest outing, despite finding it a barely adequate test, and he can give his running once more. In good form this year; has a chance but not easy to win with (strike-rate 1-19).
8 2nd (8) (17/2 +39%) Lahardaun	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(8) Lahardaun 17/2, Placed on both completed starts in Irish points and progressed again over hurdles when winning a Hexham handicap (20.1f) in March. Hasn't been able to build on that in his 2 subsequent outings, but he still remains unexposed as a stayer. 2m4f Hexham winner in March but not as good since (behind Atomic Angel last time).
2 3rd (2) (9/2 -13%) Jem In Em	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(2) Jem In Em 9/2, Confirmed previous encouragement in this sphere when scoring at Kelso (25.8f) in October and has continued in good heart since, caught further back than ideal when fourth at Musselburgh (23.8f) last time. Major player back up in trip. Won over 3m2f off 4lb lower in October; creditable efforts since; one with a chance.
9 4th (9) (4/1 +80%) Maura Jeanne	4 4/1(+80%)	(9) Maura Jeanne 4/1, Remains a maiden but was showing better signs for her current yard a year ago. After 11 months off, bit of promise when mid-field in handicap here (20.2f) 19 days ago and she could take a step forward with her recent run behind her. 0-16; good 3rd on fast ground last May; may have needed the run last time; others stronger.
5 5th (5) (16/1 -100%) Jimmy Rabbitte	16 16/1(-100%)	(5) Jimmy Rabbitte 16/1, Shaped encouragingly after 7 months off when fifth of 9 in a Carlisle handicap (19.3f) in March, before being unsuited by the way the race developed at Hexham (20.1f) 23 days ago. It's been a while since his last win, but he lurks on a dangerous mark. Ran several good races without winning last term; each-way chance unless ground turns soft.
4 6th (4) (5/1 -25%) Atomic Angel	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Atomic Angel 5/1, Has proved better than ever of late, gaining reward for her good spell of form when staying on well for success at Hexham (23.3f) 11 days ago. Back up in trip and she can make another bold bid in her current mood. In good form this year, last time winning over 2m7f on good to soft; should go well again.
1 7th (1) (6/1 +29%) Olivers Travels	6 6/1(+29%)	(1) Olivers Travels 6/1, Successful both starts in bumpers and off the mark over hurdles at Worcester (23f) in September. Unsuited by the step back in trip next time, before disappointing on his handicap debut the following month. Could still have more to offer on his return. Dual good-ground bumper and 2m7f maiden hurdle winner; acts on good to soft; interesting.
6 8th (6) (16/1 -45%) Rickety Gate	16 16/1(-45%)	(6) Rickety Gate 16/1, Won pair of handicaps in autumn 2022 and placed 3 times in 2023/24. Shaped as if better for the run after 3 months off at Market Rasen in April, so he merits consideration having dropped below his last winning mark. Some fair efforts last season, notably when second over 3m in November; wouldn't rule out.
10 9th (10) (25/1 +0%) Topkapi Star	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Topkapi Star 25/1, Successful at this course (23.9f) in September 2022, before also scoring ar Carlisle (25f) last March. However, after a 12-month absence she offered little encouragement when pulled up here 3 weeks ago. Carlisle winner in March 2023; pulled up after a year off last time; 1lb out of the h'cap.

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18:52 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 27f Race Class Flow

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

Plenty to consider in a wide-open race. However, BOLLIN MATILDA improved beyond all recognition last month when recording back-to-back victories in the space of 11 days, with wins at Newcastle and here. The handicapper has raised her mark by 7lb for the latest of those wins, but she is improving at a rate of knots and the hat-trick might well be on the cards. Artic Mann is generally consistent and should again be thereabouts, while the top-weight Olivers Travels is worth a second look.

JEM IN EM did well in the circumstances when fourth at Musselburgh last month, faring best of those from off the pace, and he can return to winning ways as he drops back in grade. Bollin Matilda progressed again when successful here on her latest outing and is feared most in her hat-tick bid, ahead of Rickety Gate.

In a tricky race ATOMIC ANGEL is taken to follow up last month's Hexham win. Bollin Matilda should also go well.

19:00 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (7/1 -40%) Agent Tequila	7 7/1(-40%)	(7) Agent Tequila 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, respectable eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16.9f, heavy) 26 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Okay run at Limerick; more needed but the tongue-tie might help eke out more improveent.
16 (16) (11/1 -57%) Hesasmoothoperator	11 11/1(-57%)	(16) Hesasmoothoperator 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (150/1) at Punchestown (23.7f, soft) 100 days ago, pulled up early in straight. Significantly down in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. First reserve; no show in three maiden hurdles; others preferred.
17 (17) (25/1 -56%) Dream Escape	25 25/1(-56%)	(17) Dream Escape 25/1, Sixteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 73 days ago. RESERVE, Second reserve; Flat winner; well beaten in three maiden hurdles and a handicap hurdle.
18 (18) (25/1 -56%) Mywayorthehighway	25 25/1(-56%)	(18) Mywayorthehighway 25/1, Last of 11 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 100/1) 34 days ago. RESERVE. Third reserve; poor performer over hurdles to date.
14 1st (14) (22/1 +33%) Farrokh	22 22/1(+33%)	(14) Farrokh 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Limerick (19f, heavy) 26 days ago, tailed off when pulled up early in straight. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. No show on his handicap debut at Limerick; cheekpieces tried but others preferred.
13 2nd (13) (11/2 -83%) Smallcraftwarning	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(13) Smallcraftwarning 11/2, Winner in hurdle at Thurles in February. Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.2f, soft, 7/2) 71 days ago. Merits consideration. Thurles winner could not match that the following month but very much respected here.
8 3rd (8) (7/1 +50%) Contrapposto	7 7/1(+50%)	(8) Contrapposto 7/1, 9/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.7f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Can make presence felt on Cork showing prior to that. Sole win over hurdles came at Cheltenham in late 2022; ordinary effort at Tramore latest.
15 4th (15) (28/1 -155%) Say It So	28 28/1(-155%)	(15) Say It So 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable seventh of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 12/1), merely passing beaten rivals. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Has run well at a low level on the Flat; not discounted in a very winnable contest.
12 5th (12) (7/2 +75%) Oakley	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(12) Oakley 7/2, Fair Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. 200/1, seventh of 21 in novice hurdle at Naas (19f, heavy) 66 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. Did okay on his most recent maiden hurdle outing at Naas in March; could get involved.
10 6th (10) (8/1 +60%) Dark Image	8 8/1(+60%)	(10) Dark Image 8/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 28/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.6f, heavy) 135 days ago. Back down in trip. No show in two handicap hurdles although better ground here will suit; others preferred.
5 7th (5) (10/1 -43%) Hill Rocket	10 10/1(-43%)	(5) Hill Rocket 10/1, 33/1, below form eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, heavy) 160 days ago. Some promise in maiden hurdles but was tailed off on handicap debut when last seen.
4 8th (4) (18/1 -227%) Helicon	18 18/1(-227%)	(4) Helicon 18/1, 150/1, fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.7f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Not a bad effort when fifth in a Tramore maiden hurdle last month; interesting debutant.
3 9th (3) (10/1 +17%) Garcon Doux	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Garcon Doux 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.7f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form with that return under his belt. Should come on for his first run in eight months at Tramore last month.
11 10th (11) (10/1 -43%) Fairytale New York	10 10/1(-43%)	(11) Fairytale New York 10/1, Promising individual. Seventh of 15 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Ballinrobe (17.6f, soft) 26 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer for shrewd connections. Potentially well treated on his handicap debut in a very winnable contest; check market.
9 11th (9) (22/1 +33%) Coolnacritta	22 22/1(+33%)	(9) Coolnacritta 22/1, Fifteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Naas (15.5f, good to soft, 50/1). Off 14 months. First run for yard after leaving Mark Fahey. Totally out of form when last seen and best watched after 15 months; debuts for new yard.
1 12th (1) (16/1 -14%) Shopping Around	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) Shopping Around 16/1, First run since leaving J. T. R. Dreaper when pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (20.4f, heavy, 18/1) 74 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Down in trip. Pulled up in a point and a handicap chase this spring; best watched on return to hurdles.
6 13th (6) (28/1 -100%) Vintage Gold	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Vintage Gold 28/1, Winner in hurdle at Killarney in August. Twelfth of 13 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Punchestown (22.9f, soft) 121 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Well beaten last twice, and while any rain that falls will be welcome, may be best watched.
2 14th (2) (16/1 +20%) Fox Leicester	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) Fox Leicester 16/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 12/1). Off 7 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Not seen since beating one home in a Dundalk handicap in October; others preferred.

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19:00 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A tentative vote goes to HELICON, who travelled well before being outpaced and keeping on for fifth in a Tramore maiden last time. The second came out and won easily at Killarney on Sunday and a mark of 97 looks manageable on his handicap debut, so the son of Ocovango is preferred to the unexposed Oakley and Smallcraftwarning, who has strong claims on his success at Thurles two starts ago. Contrapposto, Fairytale New York and Shopping Around complete the shortlist.

Both OAKLEY and Fairytale New York represent shred yards and a much-improved showing now handicapping could easily be on the cards. Marginal preference is for the former before market cluesgiven there's substance to his Flat form. Garcon Doux is more established and is expected to figure.

A sporting vote goes to OAKLEY, a winner on the Flat who ran okay in a Naas maiden hurdle last time

19:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (7/1 -40%) Pak Army	7 7/1(-40%)	(3) Pak Army 7/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Taunton (16.5f, good) 21 days ago. Fair on the Flat. Made a winning return to the level here last season and makes plenty of appeal. Signs of a revival over hurdles but this still looks a stiff task based on Flat form..
5 2nd (5) (5/1 +29%) Hurtle	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Hurtle 5/1, Below form ninth of 16 in handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 40 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Not dismissed. Has gone backwards since last spring; dangerous mark but plenty to prove..
11 3rd (11) (14/1 +44%) Alioski	14 14/1(+44%)	(11) Alioski 14/1, Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 25/1) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. Losing run at 15 and his third at Kempton in March was a spike in his recent performances..
8 4th (8) (8/1 -33%) Irezumi	8 8/1(-33%)	(8) Irezumi 8/1, 9/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Not taken lightly. Worth another try over this trip now in better form; each-way player..
2 5th (2) (9/2 +25%) Dee's Dream	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(2) Dee's Dream 9/2, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (11.9f, good, 12/1) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Tongue strap on 1st time. Raced freely when back in better form at Brighton (1m4f, good) latest; each-way player..
9 6th (9) (22/1 -214%) My Sand Boy	22 22/1(-214%)	(9) My Sand Boy 22/1, 10/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good) 15 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back up in trip. Can make presence felt. Back up in trip again and, if proving he handles slower ground, he has each-way potential..
6 7th (6) (25/1 -150%) Le Boulevardier	25 25/1(-150%)	(6) Le Boulevardier 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Modest handicap hurdler, run best excused on stable debut last time. If transferring his jumps ability to this sphere he would be interesting; market check..
1 8th (1) (18/1 -13%) Emorcee	18 18/1(-13%)	(1) Emorcee 18/1, 40/1, sixth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft) 26 days ago, nearest finish. Significantly up in trip. Chance on old form. On a handy mark but no hint yet that he's about to take advantage..
12 9th (12) (18/1 -29%) Danesfort	18 18/1(-29%)	(12) Danesfort 18/1, 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Unplaced in 11 starts and it's hard to enthuse about recent outings..
7 10th (7) (14/1 -40%) Hiccups	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Hiccups 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Catterick (12.1f, soft) 21 days ago. Must improve. Latest effort at Catterick (1m4f, soft) was a little more encouraging; not written off..
4 11th (4) (5/2 +38%) Hill Spirit	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(4) Hill Spirit 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Good fourth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Brighton (11.9f, good to soft) 6 days ago, clear of rest. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Solid claims in a weak affair. Better effort latest; open to improvement and cheekpieces may help; interesting..
10 12th (10) (100/1 -400%) Lightning Attack	100 100/1(-400%)	(10) Lightning Attack 100/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2020. 80/1, last of 8 in minor event at Kempton (8f) 77 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 1m AW/1m2f turf winner; well beaten in his six starts in the past two years..

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19:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

HILL SPIRIT put in a career best on the Flat when fourth on his handicap debut at Brighton last week and it would be no surprise to see him go well here on the back of that performance. Irezumi has been running creditably in defeat of late and is likely to be in the mix once again, while similar comments apply to My Sand Boy and Dee's Dream.

PAK ARMY scored over C&D on his return to the Flat last season and, having turned in a respectable effort over hurdles at Taunton 3 weeks ago, he's fancied to follow suit this year. Hill Spirit is one of few others to arrive on the back of a creditable effort and he's still unexposed in this sphere, while Hurtle should benefit from the refitting of cheekpieces, so they're both considered.

Hurdle winner HILL SPIRIT shaped better in this code last time and the addition of cheekpieces may be the key to success.

19:15 Sligo Handicap 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (16/5 -28%) Carlo Bianconi	3.2 16/5(-28%)	(3) Carlo Bianconi 16/5, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (12.4f, heavy, 6/4) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and one to consider on this handicap debut. Stamina may have been an issue last time, strong chance on the balance of form.
7 2nd (7) (7/2 -17%) Pinball Wizard	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(7) Pinball Wizard 7/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, good third of 18 in handicap at Cork (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago, keeping on well. Significantly back up in trip and he has to enter calculations. Generally reliable at Dundalk, good run at Cork last time considering he met interference.
2 3rd (2) (9/1 +44%) Laelaps	9 9/1(+44%)	(2) Laelaps 9/1, Unreliable type. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Cork (10.2f, good to soft, 33/1) 19 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Useful for Jessica Harrington, placed only once for this stable, others appeal more.
8 4th (8) (9/2 +55%) Red Ball Of Fire	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(8) Red Ball Of Fire 9/2, 15/2 and blinkers on for 1st time in this code, bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.6f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Very effective here at trainer's local track, chance despite being 6lb out of the handicap.
1 5th (1) (7/2 -27%) Fiver Friday	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(1) Fiver Friday 7/2, One win from 3 runs this year. 4/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Ayr (10f, good) 16 days ago, bit in hand. More needed off this 6 lb higher mark. Best form has been at Scottish venues including Ayr win on latest, plenty of weight here.
5 6th (5) (10/1 -82%) Gunsight	10 10/1(-82%)	(5) Gunsight 10/1, Below form eleventh of 23 in maiden (33/1) at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip and will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward. Potentially interesting back in handicap company after a mid-field run in a 1m maiden.
4 7th (4) (22/1 +12%) Out On Friday	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Out On Friday 22/1, Last of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft, 125/1) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Six-time winner seems to have lost his way, last of 20 on reappearance at the Curragh.
6 8th (6) (12/1 +14%) Randall Poets Lass	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Randall Poets Lass 12/1, 18/1, nineteenth of 20 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 38 days ago. Significantly up in trip and needs a couple of these to falter. Fair form at 1m, in rear on reappearance at Leopardstown, needs to leave that form behind.

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19:15 Sligo Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

CARLO BIANCONI, a beaten favourite in all three maiden outings, may have a class edge against these rivals on handicap debut. His first two runs resulted in creditable silver medal finishes and 1m4f may have been too far last time. Back to a more suitable trip with headgear fitted, the Galway gelding can get off the mark. Fiver Friday, trained in Co Antrim, has made regular and profitable visits to Scotland since last summer and is up 6lb for last month's win at Ayr. Red Ball Of Fire, whose three hurdle wins have come here, is always one to note at her local track. Third in this race last year, she has a run under her belt this time around.

PINBALL WIZARD did well under the circumstances when third over a mile at Cork last time and, with this step back up in trip a good move, he looks the way to go. If on-song Gunsight would have a serious chance and handicap debutant Carlo Bianconi is also shortlisted.

The very experienced PINBALL WIZARD met trouble in running at Cork and may now gain compensation. Carlo Bianconi is a big danger.

19:22 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (9/2 -80%) Cowboy Cooper	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(7) Cowboy Cooper 9/2, Made the frame a few times over hurdles and has made a positive start over fences, runner-up at Hexham last time. Should be on the premises again. Yet to win, but fair efforts last twice, latest when second at Hexham; should go well.
4 2nd (4) (7/2 +13%) Euchan Falls	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(4) Euchan Falls 7/2, Winless since last spring but reacted well to a first-time visor when second over hurdles at this course last time, coming clear of the remainder. Worth considering back over larger obstacles. Two wins over 2m4f last year; several decent efforts since; stays 3m; could go well.
8 3rd (8) (7/2 +30%) Watchoutitscookie	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(8) Watchoutitscookie 7/2, Poor hurdler who showed some aptitude for chasing under a positive ride when third at Exeter, then did too much too soon at Hereford last time. Remains with potential in this sphere and looks pretty appealing. Won a 2m4f handicap hurdle last year; fair efforts over fences; return to 3m may suit.
2 4th (2) (4/1 +67%) Easy Bucks	4 4/1(+67%)	(2) Easy Bucks 4/1, Made light of a 15-month absence when making a winning debut for John Joseph Hanlon at Punchestown but no real impact since rejoining Peter Bowen. C&D winner in 2022; not disgraced over hurdles last time; on last winning mark; chance.
6 5th (6) (40/1 -100%) Gun Merchant	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Gun Merchant 40/1, Winner over fences at Newcastle in late-2021 but sparingly campaigned since, fell in a handicap chase at Ayr when last seen 147 days ago. Plenty to prove. Unseated rider in this two years ago; below par all three runs since; best watched for now.
1 6th (1) (8/1 -60%) Return Fire	8 8/1(-60%)	(1) Return Fire 8/1, Started the season well but has lost form since and needs cheekpieces to perk him up if he's to make a serious impact. 2m4f Hexham winner in October; bit below par last few runs and cheekpieces now tried.
3 7th (3) (18/1 -300%) Breakdance Kid	18 18/1(-300%)	(3) Breakdance Kid 18/1, Showed promise over hurdles and readily got off the mark in this sphere in 6-runner handicap at Market Rasen (23.9f) in February. Possibly found race coming too soon when pulled up back there 2 weeks later, so not one to write off. Off the mark over 3m in Feb; pulled up last time; returns from a break with headgear tried.
5 \|PU\| (5) (8/1 +27%) Sputnik	8 8/1(+27%)	(5) Sputnik 8/1, Placed 5 times since his last win but turned in a poor effort when last seen at Musselburgh almost 5 months ago and he's likely to need this. Both chase wins over 2m4f; second over C&D last May; wouldn't want the ground too soft.

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19:22 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

James Bowen has an exceptional 24 per cent strike-rate at this course in the last five seasons, with eight winners from 33 rides, and he has a decent chance of adding to his impressive record here aboard EASY BUCKS. Peter Bowen's nine-year-old is back down to his last winning mark (100), when successful over this C&D in September 2022, and he could take a bit of stopping now returned to better ground. Recent Hexham second Cowboy Cooper might emerge as the biggest danger, while Euchan Falls could do best of the rest.

WATCHOUTITSCOOKIE has shaped better than the bare result indicates on both chase outings and, with a fully-fledged rider back on board, he could be capable of much better, so he gets the nod over Euchan Falls, who ran well over hurdles here last time. Cowboy Cooper is another one to consider.

A chance is taken on EASY BUCKS, who ran well for a long way back over hurdles here last time. Euchan Falls should also run well.

19:30 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 24f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
18 (18) (80/1 +0%) Built By Rossies	80 80/1(+0%)	(18) Built By Rossies 80/1, €17,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Bothwell Bridge and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Royalraise. RESERVE. Third reserve; newcomer by Walk In The Park with plenty of stamina in her pedigree.
17 (17) (100/1 +0%) Nevereverever	100 100/1(+0%)	(17) Nevereverever 100/1, €27,000 3-y-o, Carlotamix gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam unraced sister to Presenting. RESERVE. Second reserve; dam unraced sister to 1m5f Group 2 winner and Derby third Presenting.
16 (16) (150/1 +0%) Little Eddie	150 150/1(+0%)	(16) Little Eddie 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, broke blood vessel when pulled up in novice hurdle at this course (20f, good to soft) 22 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out. RESERVE. First reserve; pulled up on both maiden hurdle outings; cheekpieces tried.
14 1st (14) (7/1 +65%) Toor Khov	7 7/1(+65%)	(14) Toor Khov 7/1, Fair hurdler. 9/1, good fourth of 19 in novice hurdle at this course (20f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Progressing recently. Fourth in 2m4f Tipperary maiden latest; worth a try at this longer trip.
11 2nd (11) (13/2 +0%) Pray Tell	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(11) Pray Tell 13/2, Good second of 16 in novice hurdle at Cork (24.8f, good to soft, 25/1). Off 12 months. Booking of Shinnick a plus. Sure to go well. Second in a staying maiden hurdle at Cork a year ago; could be best watched.
4 3rd (4) (11/1 +78%) Churchstone Rover	11 11/1(+78%)	(4) Churchstone Rover 11/1, €27,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam (h111), bumper/2½m hurdle winner, sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Hester Flemen. Stoutly bred newcomer and the market likely to be the best guide to his chances.
3 4th (3) (3/1 +10%) Cadoudal Saint	3 3/1(+10%)	(3) Cadoudal Saint 3/1, Promising individual. Fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy, evens) on hurdles bow 55 days ago. Should progress for leading yard. Likely much better than what he has shown so far; better ground may help bring that out.
15 5th (15) (33/1 +50%) Racing Daisy	33 33/1(+50%)	(15) Racing Daisy 33/1, Fifth of 15 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good) 8 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Fair effort in a 2m1f Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last week, extra trip likely to suit.
1 6th (1) (11/4 -310%) Backmersackme	2.75 11/4(-310%)	(1) Backmersackme 11/4, Bumper winner on last month's Rules debut. Sixth of 7 in Grade 1 event at Punchestown (23.9f, good to soft, 16/1) on hurdles bow 14 days ago, not knocked about and shaping better than the result. Open to improvement. Ran well for a long way in Punchestown Grade 1; calmer waters here and will be hard to win.
8 7th (8) (20/1 -67%) Lough Owel	20 20/1(-67%)	(8) Lough Owel 20/1, Respectable fourth of 10 in novice hurdle (11/4) at Limerick (24f, heavy) 26 days ago, finishing tired. Fairly consistent in bumpers and maiden hurdles, including over this trip, but needs more.
10 8th (10) (9/1 +55%) Mickie Angel	9 9/1(+55%)	(10) Mickie Angel 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifth of 10 in novice hurdle (11/4) at Cork (24.4f, heavy) 44 days ago. Did not match his best at Cork but does stay the trip and the ground should suit.
5 9th (5) (7/1 +22%) Driscolls Hill	7 7/1(+22%)	(5) Driscolls Hill 7/1, 5/2, second of 10 in novice hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 26 days ago, running on. Improving all the time. Runner-up in a pair of staying maiden hurdles; less testing ground should suit.
2 10th (2) (150/1 -127%) Duty Bound	150 150/1(-127%)	(2) Duty Bound 150/1, Fairly useful winner at 14f on flat. Ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good, 80/1) 8 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Needs this for a handicap mark and will come into his own on better ground.
9 11th (9) (200/1 -33%) Loughrask Rainbow	200 200/1(-33%)	(9) Loughrask Rainbow 200/1, Maiden pointer. Pulled up in novice hurdle (200/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) on NH debut 106 days ago, pulled up 3 out. Significantly up in trip. Hard to make a case for although the trainer did have a winner at Cork on Saturday.
12 12th (12) (16/1 -33%) Rokathir	16 16/1(-33%)	(12) Rokathir 16/1, 2/1, third of 10 in novice hurdle at Limerick (24f, heavy) 26 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Likely to improve. Beaten favourite over this trip in a Limerick maiden hurdle last month; others preferred.
7 \|PU\| (7) (150/1 +0%) Leinster King	150 150/1(+0%)	(7) Leinster King 150/1, Jeremy gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam (c80/h101) bumper/hurdle winner up to 3m. Jeremy newcomer with a staying pedigree; best watched on debut.
13 \|PU\| (13) (250/1 -150%) Snugsborough Chime	250 250/1(-150%)	(13) Snugsborough Chime 250/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Thurles (15.9f, heavy) 60 days ago. Significantly up in trip. No show in a pair of Thurles maiden hurdles and makes no appeal here.
6 \|PU\| (6) (250/1 -67%) Inforapound	250 250/1(-67%)	(6) Inforapound 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Punchestown (20f, heavy) 107 days ago. Beaten a long way in two maiden hurdles and makes no appeal.

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19:30 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Thrown in at the deep end on his hurdles bow at Punchestown in Grade 1 company, BACKMERSACKME shaped well for a long way before a mistake two out put paid to his chances. This represents a significant drop in grade for the point-to-point winner and he should have too much for the returning Pray Tell, who has not been in action since a strong runner-up effort at Cork over 3m1f last May. Cadoudal Saint looks like one who will improve for going up in trip, while the consistent Driscolls Hill is capable of being in the shake-up again.

Having won a bumper on Rules debut, BACKMERSACKME shaped well pitched into a Grade 1 at Punchestown on hurdles debut and he'll take some stopping eased markedly in class. Cadoudal Saint has more to offer and is feared most, ahead of Pray Tell.

It would be a surprise if Cork bumper winner BACKMERSACKME could not win this after contesting a Grade 1 at Punchestown last time

19:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (28/1 -100%) Bond Spirit	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Bond Spirit 28/1, Last of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (14.1f) 33 days ago, slowly away. Yet to show that he's fully effective on turf. Does most racing at Southwell, where he's a dual winner; ran poorly when last seen on turf.
1 2nd (1) (9/2 +10%) Virtual Hug	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(1) Virtual Hug 9/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at this course (14f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Didn't look to have any excuses here latest but is more consistent than most at this level.
2 3rd (2) (50/1 -150%) Tidal Storm	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Tidal Storm 50/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 80/1) 17 days ago. Needs to do more. Struggled badly in two starts for his current trainer this spring, latterly over C&D.
11 4th (11) (13/2 +46%) Queen Of Steel	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(11) Queen Of Steel 13/2, Good fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft, 7/2) 55 days ago. Poor on the Flat but hurdling form gives her the scope for a bit better in this sphere. Running well in handicap hurdles lately; one of a handful with something to recommend them.
5 5th (5) (5/2 +29%) Asense	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(5) Asense 5/2, C&D winner. 10/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 26 days ago. Not discounted. Offered more over C&D last time, when just behind Bobby Kennedy; should go well.
3 6th (3) (15/2 -7%) Black Smoke	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(3) Black Smoke 15/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (14f, good to soft, 17/2) 26 days ago. Not discounted. Just behind Virtual Hug over 1m6f here latest; holds similar claims to his old rival again.
8 7th (8) (14/1 -40%) Highland Flyer	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Highland Flyer 14/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at this course (14f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Should strip fitter for that return, so not one to write off. Didn't offer much on his recent comeback here, when well behind two of tonight's rivals.
9 8th (9) (12/1 -20%) Uther Pendragon	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Uther Pendragon 12/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 16/1) 90 days ago. not dismissed back from a break. Has always liked it here but is hard to win with these days; needs to find more.
4 9th (4) (7/2 -40%) Bobby Kennedy	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(4) Bobby Kennedy 7/2, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 10/1) 26 days ago, no match for winner. Has to be taken seriously. Best of the rest behind an improver last month; shortlist material in a weak handicap.
7 10th (7) (25/1 +0%) Boudica Warrior	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Boudica Warrior 25/1, 28/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 128 days ago. Off 128 days. Back up in trip. Modest on the Flat, respectable on last Flat outing. Might need the run. Ran three poor races over hurdles for her current yard in the winter; outsider.
10 11th (10) (50/1 -150%) Eaux De Vie	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Eaux De Vie 50/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 28/1) 32 days ago, not looking keen. Visor on 1st time. Longstanding maiden who's lost her way of late and has run on turf only once; first visor.

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19:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

BOBBY KENNEDY bumped into a well-handicapped rival when second over this course and distance last month and a reproduction of that level of form could see him go one better here. Asense was back in fourth on that occasion and has to be of some interest as a result. Highland Flyer failed to fire on his seasonal return but it is far too soon to be writing him off.

BOBBY KENNEDY is well capable from this sort of mark and he simply bumped into one when second over C&D on return. That rival has gone in again since, so he's worth a chance to go one better at the possible expense of Asense, who was two places behind the selection that day. Virtual Hug is also considered.

The vote goes to BOBBY KENNEDY, who's run some of his best races here in the spring, including on his comeback. Asense is next best.

19:45 Sligo Maiden 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/9 +45%) Intellotto	0.444444 4/9(+45%)	(3) Intellotto 4/9, Thrice-raced gelding on Flat. Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 20/1, 17¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Sir Gino in Anniversary Hurdle at Aintree (17f, soft) 34 days ago. The one to beat. Very useful juvenile hurdler, runner-up in two of his three Flat starts, hard to oppose.
1 2nd (1) (13/2 -18%) Firebrand	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(1) Firebrand 13/2, Fairly useful gelding. 14/1, fourth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (12.4f, heavy) 22 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Ability in France, second in a maiden hurdle at Cork, drops in trip after Gowran fourth.
6 3rd (6) (17/2 +23%) Zariygann	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(6) Zariygann 17/2, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (12f, soft, 20/1). Off 7 months. Two satisfactory runs last season, likely to improve but may need a handicap mark.
5 4th (5) (7/2 -5%) Wisdomofhindsight	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(5) Wisdomofhindsight 7/2, Twice-raced gelding. 25/1, third of 23 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip and he's one of the more likely candidates. Pleasing third of 23 in a 1m Curragh maiden last month, good chance of reaching the money.
7 5th (7) (33/1 -313%) Marirah	33 33/1(-313%)	(7) Marirah 33/1, Once-raced filly. Third of 6 in maiden at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft, 5/2) on debut, slowly away. Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Roger Varian. Open to improvement. Placed in modest company on her only start for Roger Varian, hood and tongue-tie fitted.
4 6th (4) (66/1 -100%) Liberty Vallence	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Liberty Vallence 66/1, Twice-raced colt. 100/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f). Off 105 days. Fair fifth of 11 at Dundalk in January but not a likely maiden winner at this stage.
2 7th (2) (40/1 -43%) Hungry Rock	40 40/1(-43%)	(2) Hungry Rock 40/1, Once-raced gelding. Sixth of 13 in maiden (40/1) at Dundalk (12f) on debut 89 days ago. Dundalk run was not without some promise but plenty of improvement is required.
8 8th (8) (80/1 -21%) Out Of Theordinary	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Out Of Theordinary 80/1, Midi filly. Dam ran once. Limited appeal on paper. Third foal, dam is a half-sister to minor winners, not likely to play a leading part.

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19:45 Sligo Maiden 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

You'll never go too far wrong if following Andy Oliver's runners at Sligo and the Tyrone handler can strike here with WISDOMOFHINDSIGHT. The gelded son of Bobby's Kitten was appearing for only the second time when placed in a big field at the Curragh and a couple of those in behind have won since. The four-year-old should come on for that seasonal debut over a mile and will appreciate this longer trip. Intellotto, a smart juvenile hurdler and twice runner-up on the level, is rated 87 and will certainly take plenty of beating. Firebrand, another that has been hurdling lately, didn't see out 1m4f when fourth at Gowran and this drop in trip looks a good move.

This looks ripe for INTELLOTTO, who hasn't been seen out in this sphere since finishing second in a Cork maiden last spring but he has subsequently won two of his four starts over hurdles. Joseph O'Brien's charge is likely to prove a class apart here. Wisdomofhindsight finished a creditable third at the Curragh last time and he is third choice ahead of likely improver Marirah.

Smart juvenile hurdler INTELLOTTO sets a good standard with his two hurdling wins and two Flat seconds.

19:52 Perth Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 -6%) Shanroe Street	2 2/1(-6%)	(1) Shanroe Street 2/1, Won this last year and has proved he retains ability this year. Not a stiff enough test at Kelso a week ago but should be spot on for a bold defence. Won this last year; tough task at Kelso last week; leading contender today.
4 2nd (4) (9/4 +55%) Toucan Sam	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(4) Toucan Sam 9/4, Modest chaser who ran with credit when second of 8 in hunter chase at Hexham (24.2f, good to soft) 4 days ago. This demands more, though. Second in maiden hunter chase at Hexham on Saturday but more is required today.
2 3rd (2) (7/2 -86%) Super Citizen	3.5 7/2(-86%)	(2) Super Citizen 7/2, First run since leaving Eugene M. O'Sullivan when winning 4-runner hunter chase (4/6) at Kelso (23.4f, heavy) in January, straightforward task. Disappointing next time and was unplaced in a point on latest outing, but claims if he's back on track. Inconsistent but two wins from his last four starts and he's capable of a bold show.
3 4th (3) (3/1 +0%) Fine Investment	3 3/1(+0%)	(3) Fine Investment 3/1, Fit from a point, he stuck to his take when third in a maiden hunter in February (20f). Runner-up between the flags prior to unseating at Cheltenham last time but has a bit to find with a couple of these rivals. 0-8 under rules but has shown promise in hunter chases and this is a realistic opportunity.

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19:52 Perth Hunter Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

SUPER CITIZEN won on his penultimate Rules outing at Kelso in January before struggling to land a blow behind subsequent Cheltenham Festival heroine Sine Nomine at Wetherby. He since bounced back with a 25-length success in the pointing sphere and the 10-year-old should have too much for these rivals. Shanroe Street is likely to be the main threat, with Fine Investment best of the remaining pair.

SHANROE STREET still has plenty of life left in him at the age of 14 and he's fancied to make it back-to-back wins in this race with opposition thin on the ground. Super Citizen is the main danger on form but has more to prove than the selection.

Preference is for FINE INVESTMENT, who was in the mix when unseating four out at Cheltenham recently.

20:00 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 24f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
19 (19) (16/1 -60%) Spellacy's Cross	16 16/1(-60%)	(19) Spellacy's Cross 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Naas (19.1f, heavy) 95 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. RESERVE. Not shown a whole pile in his maidens; steps up in trip for handicap debut; reserve.
10 (10) (25/1 -25%) Tilloughna	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Tilloughna 25/1, Sixth of 16 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft) on Monday. Back into a handicap. Second in 2m6f h'cap at Limerick last year; poor winter form; sixth at Killarney on Monday.
18 (18) (40/1 -21%) Makaela's Choice	40 40/1(-21%)	(18) Makaela's Choice 40/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Thurles (22.9f, heavy) 60 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out. Tough to assess at present. RESERVE. Placed in Galway maiden in October but hard to fancy after last two outings; reserve.
5 1st (5) (6/1 -50%) Solly Attwell	6 6/1(-50%)	(5) Solly Attwell 6/1, 9/2, shaped well when third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (23.2f, good) 19 days ago, closing all way to line. Has good chance on form given he's totally unexposed under 3m. Been running well in handicaps, placed over just shy of this trip at Downpatrick latest.
2 2nd (2) (14/1 -133%) My Friend The Wind	14 14/1(-133%)	(2) My Friend The Wind 14/1, Course winner. Creditable third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft, 28/1) 26 days ago. Ran well at Ballinrobe after five months off, many of his best runs have been when fresh.
15 3rd (15) (25/1 +0%) Spatman De Cerisy	25 25/1(+0%)	(15) Spatman De Cerisy 25/1, Twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Down Royal (19.8f, soft) 31 days ago. Up in trip. Beaten a long way on handicap debut over 2m4f at Down Royal.
7 4th (7) (9/1 +18%) Wild Hunt	9 9/1(+18%)	(7) Wild Hunt 9/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft, 6/1) 20 days ago. Stays 3m well and back on a good mark these days; signs of a revival at Wexford.
16 5th (16) (9/1 +55%) Squire Ohara	9 9/1(+55%)	(16) Squire Ohara 9/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Down Royal (22f, soft) 31 days ago. Glimmers of ability and should come on for Down Royal fifth after five month lay-off.
3 6th (3) (14/1 -56%) Jay Pee M	14 14/1(-56%)	(3) Jay Pee M 14/1, Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16.9f, heavy, 6/1) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on first time. Consistent in 2m/2m1f handicaps; now steps right up in trip with headgear fitted.
8 7th (8) (16/1 -14%) Mac's Xpress	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Mac's Xpress 16/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.4f, good, 7/1) 8 days ago. Maiden came home well over 2m5f at Ballinrobe last week; step up to 3m may suit.
12 8th (12) (5/1 +75%) Second Subaltern	5 5/1(+75%)	(12) Second Subaltern 5/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 10/1, fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Maiden was fair fifth on last month's return from lay-off; 3m didn't work the time before.
14 9th (14) (11/1 +45%) Snow Punt	11 11/1(+45%)	(14) Snow Punt 11/1, Third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16.9f, heavy, 50/1) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Point winner was third on handicap debut over 2m1f; another taking a big step up in trip.
13 10th (13) (16/1 -14%) Magic Conqueror	16 16/1(-14%)	(13) Magic Conqueror 16/1, Below form sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 72 days ago. Cheekpieces now on. Placed in three handicaps in the autumn; not as good since and headgear tried.
4 11th (4) (9/2 -80%) King Kali	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(4) King Kali 9/2, 3/1, very good second of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft) 29 days ago, closing all way to line. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Well-backed fav when flying home to be second at Naas; steps up 5f in trip; tongue-tie.
11 \|PU\| (11) (12/1 +52%) One For Daisy	12 12/1(+52%)	(11) One For Daisy 12/1, Sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft, 40/1) 29 days ago. Up in trip. Open to improvement. Point winner was beaten 24l when sixth on handicap debut at Naas; steps up in trip by 5f.
9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 -27%) Miss Vivacious	14 14/1(-27%)	(9) Miss Vivacious 14/1, Creditable second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft, 16/1) 26 days ago. Not taken lightly. Second to an old-timer on handicap debut at Ballinrobe; up 2f in trip and 3lb in ratings.
1 \|PU\| (1) (22/1 -57%) Cher Why Not	22 22/1(-57%)	(1) Cher Why Not 22/1, 10/1, bit below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20f, heavy) 67 days ago, though wasn't seen to best effect having needed a stronger gallop. Looks competitive on form. Not at best over 2m4f last time but better at this trip and usually a fair each-way play.
6 \|PU\| (6) (25/1 -25%) Johnny Cigar	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Johnny Cigar 25/1, Fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft, 25/1) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Good bumper horse but yet to match that hurdling; fitter for return and Donoghue booked.
17 \|PU\| (17) (40/1 -21%) Kartel And Co	40 40/1(-21%)	(17) Kartel And Co 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, sixteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. 4yo not shamed in 2m maidens; up in trip for handicap bow; reserve.

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20:00 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

KING KALI took a big step forward when a narrow second over 2m3f at Naas last time and the unexposed eight-year-old could be hard to beat off a 3lb higher mark here. Miss Vivacious also hit the crossbar on her most recent outing and may prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of My Friend The Wind and Solly Attwell.

This is competitive but SOLLY ATTWELL was really strong at the line when third over 23f at Downpatrick 3 weeks ago and totally unexposed as a stayer, he makes as much appeal as of these. King Kali may also have more to offer at 3m and is second choice, with Miss Vivacious likely to give it another good go.

Second over 2m3f at Naas when backed into favouritism, KING KALI is clearly well handicapped and is chosen in the hope that he stays

20:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/1 +21%) Thrilling Dream	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Thrilling Dream 11/1, Eighth of 12 in minor event at Redcar (7f, soft, 100/1) 13 days ago, merely closing up late. No shock were he to leave this behind in time now handicapping upped markedly up in trip. Better can be expected now handicapping; interesting to see how he goes in the market.
9 2nd (9) (6/1 -50%) Magic Rascal	6 6/1(-50%)	(9) Magic Rascal 6/1, 10/3 and had breathing operation, failed to take the expected step forward when fifth of 10 on handicap/turf debut at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Upped in trip and worth another chance to progress. Well held on return but is clearly felt capable at this level and the longer trip may help.
12 3rd (12) (9/1 +36%) Bramble Jelly	9 9/1(+36%)	(12) Bramble Jelly 9/1, Ran badly on softer ground than previously when seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy, 11/2) 9 days ago, going with little fluency. Up in trip. Pulled hard on soft ground here early last week; should do better if more amenable.
1 4th (1) (11/2 +54%) Harlington	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(1) Harlington 11/2, 18/5 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fared no better when last of 7 on handicap debut at Lingfield (10f, AW) just under 10 weeks ago, rushed up to lead following a sluggish start. Gelded since ahead of this turf debut. Has been gelded and is likely capable of better on this turf debut back from ten weeks off.
8 5th (8) (66/1 -164%) Weston Court	66 66/1(-164%)	(8) Weston Court 66/1, Tailed off both starts this season. Can only be watched back up in trip. Regressive maiden (7f-1m3f) who's run poorly this spring; would be a surprise winner.
11 6th (11) (9/1 -29%) Tenyatta	9 9/1(-29%)	(11) Tenyatta 9/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in April. 3/1, possibly found the longer trip stretching her stamina when fifth of 12 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 15 days ago. Better for this yard but failed to threaten when upped to 1m2f at Brighton last time.
7 7th (7) (11/1 -57%) Makuri	11 11/1(-57%)	(7) Makuri 11/1, 20/1, stepped up on reappearance when third of 12 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 15 days ago. Could take another step forward. 4lb better off with Our Papa Smurf than at Brighton; that gave something to build on.
10 8th (10) (80/1 -400%) Exceptionality	80 80/1(-400%)	(10) Exceptionality 80/1, Fared no better for the switch to handicaps when sixth of 8 (9/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) just over 6 weeks ago. Makes turf debut. No better on his handicap debut; goes up in trip as he tackles turf for the first time.
3 9th (3) (12/1 +0%) By Farhh The Best	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) By Farhh The Best 12/1, Well held in maidens/novice. Significantly upped in trip for her handicap debut and could prove a different proposition. Better should be forthcoming now handicapping off a basement mark; watch the market.
5 10th (5) (11/4 -10%) Our Papa Smurf	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(5) Our Papa Smurf 11/4, 7/1, ran best race back on turf after 6 months off when second of 12 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 15 days ago, keeping on when hampered on far rail approaching final 50 yds. Not taken lightly. Had four of these behind when a clear second at Brighton a fortnight ago; shortlisted.
13 11th (13) (18/1 -13%) Touching Hands	18 18/1(-13%)	(13) Touching Hands 18/1, 9/1, ran to a similar level as on reappearance when sixth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Others look stronger. Has been offering a bit more since switched to turf this spring; holds each-way claims.
4 12th (4) (8/1 -14%) Rasmah	8 8/1(-14%)	(4) Rasmah 8/1, 10/1, ran to only a modest level making handicap/turf debut when sixth of 12 at Brighton (9.9f, good) 15 days ago. Handicapper has dropped her 3 lb and she would be folly to discount after just a handful of starts. No better on her handicap/turf debut a fortnight ago behind four of tonight's rivals.

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20:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

OUR PAPA SMURF (second) finished ahead of Makuri (third) when returning at Brighton at the end of last month and it wouldn't be a surprise to see the former uphold that form, especially given the latter already had a run under her belt on the all-weather. By Farhh The Best has shown some promise in three runs to date and stepping up in trip may yield a considerable amount of improvement now entering handicap company.

Preference is for RASMAH, who looks to be being brought along gradually and Archie Watson's filly can build on her recent handicap/turf debut sixth at Brighton just over a fortnight ago at the expense of Our Papa Smurf, who ran his best race returning from 6 months off when finishing runner-up in that same contest. Thrilling Dream and Magic Rascal are both surely capable of more than they've shown so far, and they round off the shortlist.

This can go to OUR PAPA SMURF, who had four of these behind at Brighton and can defy a 3lb rise.

20:15 Sligo Maiden 13f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (11/8 -38%) Alonzo	1.375 11/8(-38%)	(6) Alonzo 11/8, Twice-raced colt. 7/2, fourth of 7 in maiden at Cork (12.1f, good to soft) 19 days ago, left poorly placed. Sets the standard and another step up in trip should suit. Should be ready to strike after taking fourth in a stronger maiden at Cork last month.
8 2nd (8) (9/4 +70%) Man Of Worth	2.25 9/4(+70%)	(8) Man Of Worth 9/4, Once-raced colt. Seventh of 10 in maiden (16/1) at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) on debut. Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. May do better. Has had ample time to mature since a Gowran outing last autumn, this trip should suit.
4 3rd (4) (8/1 -33%) Evans Secret	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) Evans Secret 8/1, Lightly-raced gelding on Flat. 14/1, respectable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 19 days ago, left with lot to do. Probably needs to up his game if he's to get off the mark in this. Has shown potential for handicap success, 65 rating makes him vulnerable in a maiden.
5 4th (5) (22/1 -214%) Jinxs Link	22 22/1(-214%)	(5) Jinxs Link 22/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. Fair winner at 18f over hurdles. 20/1, sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Has potential for a bit more in this sphere. Handicap hurdle winner last summer, not disgraced in a Dundalk maiden on only Flat start.
7 5th (7) (3/1 -9%) Bladon	3 3/1(-9%)	(7) Bladon 3/1, Promising type. Seventh of 13 in maiden (66/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) on debut, not knocked about. Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Thomas Coleman. Open to progress and worth taking a chance on. Ran once for Kevin Coleman at two, stablemate Alonzo holds a more obvious chance.
3 6th (3) (150/1 -127%) Crazy Warrior	150 150/1(-127%)	(3) Crazy Warrior 150/1, Twice-raced colt. Eleventh of 12 in maiden (150/1) at Gowran (12.4f, heavy) 22 days ago. Has beaten only one rival in each of his races, can be left out of calculations.
2 7th (2) (125/1 -150%) Big Smoke	125 125/1(-150%)	(2) Big Smoke 125/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. 150/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (12.4f, heavy) on flat debut 22 days ago. Finished with only three behind him at Gowran last month, safe to rule out.
1 8th (1) (33/1 +0%) Ages Of Man	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Ages Of Man 33/1, Fair gelding. Tenth of 12 in maiden (66/1) at Gowran (12.4f, heavy) 22 days ago. Blinkers back on. Placed twice over hurdles and rated 107, towards rear in Flat maiden at Gowran last month.

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20:15 Sligo Maiden 13f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Joseph O'Brien runs two and ALONZO is preferred after an encouraging return to action over 1m4f at Cork. Well backed when fourth on that occasion, the Frankel colt finished half a length behind third home Highbury, who bolted up at Leopardstown on Sunday. It looks strong form in the context of a very winnable maiden. Stablemate Bladon, trained by Kevin Coleman when beaten five lengths in a decent contest at Killarney last summer, is fitted with headgear and takes a big step up in trip on seasonal debut. Man Of Worth, a son of Sea The Stars from a classy and stout Moyglare family, didn't show much in a back-end maiden at Gowran but should be capable of better.

BLADON shaped with encouragement at a big price on debut 10 months ago and, while not seen since, he's joined a top stable since and has the potential for much better, so he's marginally preferred to stablemate Alonzo, who sets the standard on what's been achieved to this point. Evans Secret should typically give his running but may come up short for ability.

Joseph O'Brien's team has suffered recent reverses but ALONZO will be hard to beat if building on his recent fourth at Cork.

20:22 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (40/1 -21%) Fame Valley	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Fame Valley 40/1, Runner-up on his handicap debut at Ayr (16f) in January 2022 but finished lame back there next time. Absent for 25 months subsequently and struggled on his return when pulled up at the same course in February. Has enough to prove. Pulled up at Ayr (back from long layoff) in February and can only be watched after that.
13 1st (13) (5/1 -25%) Not In Kansas	5 5/1(-25%)	(13) Not In Kansas 5/1, After 11 months off, left her previous form well behind when winning handicap at Musselburgh (19.8f) 40 days ago, produced to lead before last and quickening clear. Remains lightly raced so she enters calculations now that she's up and running. Won in good style on her comeback at Musselburgh and is open to more progress; respected.
15 2nd (15) (20/1 -67%) Ginger Pointe	20 20/1(-67%)	(15) Ginger Pointe 20/1, Maiden Irish pointer who made the frame 4 times over hurdles in 2022/23. After 6 months off, shaped as if needing the run when down the field at Kelso in November, but he's been absent again since then. Nine-race maiden who ended last year on a low note and is best watched after another break.
2 3rd (2) (28/1 -12%) Diamond State	28 28/1(-12%)	(2) Diamond State 28/1, Fair winning hurdler at best who scored over fences in 2022/23. Didn't offer much in 3 starts back hurdling last season, ninth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (19.8f) in February, but he's dropped to a career-low mark as a result. Has struggled in three runs after wind surgery and has lots to prove after another break.
10 4th (10) (10/3 +70%) River Ayr	3.333333 10/3(+70%)	(10) River Ayr 10/3, Runner-up in an Ayr bumper on debut and improved on his first 2 starts in maiden hurdles when fifth of 11 at Sedgefield (16.8f) in February. Lesser effort on handicap debut, but back on track when fifth of 12 at this C&D 19 days ago. More needed. Not finished closer than 11l to a winner in his five runs over hurdles; needs to find more.
11 5th (11) (12/1 +0%) March Wind	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) March Wind 12/1, Runner-up both outings in bumpers in 2023 but well below that level in a trio of novice hurdles this year, though needed the emphasis more on stamina when well held at Ayr (20.4f) in March. Could yet do better now handicapping. Still unexposed but she needs a transformation on her handicap debut.
3 6th (3) (66/1 -136%) Victory March	66 66/1(-136%)	(3) Victory March 66/1, Modest form over hurdles in 2021 when trained in Ireland. Since won several times on the Flat (all on the AW) for Seb Spencer but he's finished down the field in 2 starts for current yard, very slowly away on both occasions. Others more persuasive back hurdling. Out of sorts on Fat for new yard and last hurdle runs was in December 2021; down the list.
12 7th (12) (4/1 +47%) I Doubt That	4 4/1(+47%)	(12) I Doubt That 4/1, Fair 2m Flat winner at best but has yet to finish better than mid-field over hurdles, off 11 months (had a wind op) ahead of finishing sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (16.9f) in February. Ran poorly back on the level 13 days ago, so others make more appeal. Overall record of 1-14 and was last back on the Flat latest; others are more convincing.
7 8th (7) (18/1 -50%) Kilkee Royal	18 18/1(-50%)	(7) Kilkee Royal 18/1, Upped in trip after 5 months off, showed his first solid form when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (20.4f) in March, plugging on. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Some promise when fifth at Ayr (2m4f) on is return in March and he could get involved.
16 9th (16) (16/1 -14%) Joanna I'm Fine	16 16/1(-14%)	(16) Joanna I'm Fine 16/1, Successful in an Ayr handicap (24.3f) in February 2023 and, after a below-par effort, back to form when fifth of 16 at Hexham in May that year. Probably needed the outing after 8 months off at Musselburgh in December, so this run should reveal more. 7yo who is not easy to predict and has work to do back at this trip after another break.
4 \|S\| (4) (33/1 -313%) Be The Difference	33 33/1(-313%)	(4) Be The Difference 33/1, Recorded back-to-back wins at Ayr in November 2021 and held his form well afterwards, fourth of 6 at Market Rasen (23.1f) when last seen back in March 2022. Has a lengthy absence to overcome. Dual hurdle winner but he has something to prove after over two years off; best watched.
1 10th (1) (16/1 -100%) Bridge Road	16 16/1(-100%)	(1) Bridge Road 16/1, Finally opened his account at Leicester (15.5f) in November 2022 and continued in decent heart for the rest of the campaign, upsides when fell last at Chepstow (19.4f) in April last year. Capable of getting involved if ready to go on his return. His hurdles win came off this mark and he needs watching in market on his comeback.
14 11th (14) (25/1 +38%) Cave Hill	25 25/1(+38%)	(14) Cave Hill 25/1, Showed more than previously when third in maiden at Ayr (19.5f) in February. However, has gone backwards from that in 2 handicap starts since, pulled up at Newcastle on the latest occasion. Looks to be up against it. Nine-race maiden who was pulled up at Newcastle last time and others are preferred.
5 12th (5) (9/1 -125%) Bridgetjoans	9 9/1(-125%)	(5) Bridgetjoans 9/1, Only poor form in her first 4 starts under Rules but the application of a visor has had a positive effect on her last 2 starts, only narrowly denied at Kelso (18.1f) on her latest outing. Leading contender with more still to offer. Lightly raced 5yo who went close at Kelso latest and is open to more progress; key player.
9 13th (9) (16/1 -33%) Charizord	16 16/1(-33%)	(9) Charizord 16/1, Well beaten in 2 bumpers a year apart (trained by Harry Smyth in Ireland on debut) but has shown a bit of promise in a pair of novice hurdles, albeit well-beaten when second of 6 at Newcastle (20.3f) last month. Makes the quick switch to handicaps. Unexposed handicap newcomer but he needs to find improvement.
8 \|PU\| (8) (8/1 -23%) The Best Way	8 8/1(-23%)	(8) The Best Way 8/1, Promising bumper fourth in May 2022 before a 21-month absence. Looks to have been brought along steadily over hurdles this year, finishing with running left when mid-field in a Wetherby maiden (16f) in March. One to note upped in trip for his handicap bow. Well-bred 5yo who is unexposed and he needs a close look on his handicap debut.

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

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BRIDGETJOANS has stepped forward on her last couple of starts with a brace of runner-up efforts at Catterick in February and when only denied by a neck at Kelso last month. A 3lb rise seems more than fair and Simon Waugh's mare gets the vote to shed her maiden tag. Not In Kansas improved plenty to score at Musselburgh and she is respected, along with the returning Bridge Road.

BRIDGETJOANS has shown improved form fitted with a visor when runner-up on her last 2 starts, finishing clear of the rest at Kelso a month ago, so she could be ready to open her account this time around. Heading the list of dangers is Not In Kansas, who got off the mark on her latest outing, with The Best Way also considered on his handicap debut.

Preference is for the lightly raced 7yo NOT IN KANSAS (nap), who returned from a lengthy absence with a stylish win at Musselburgh.

20:30 Tipperary NH Flat Race 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (33/1 -65%) Scarlet Purse	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Scarlet Purse 33/1, €15,000 3-y-o, French Navy mare. Half-sister to numerous winners, including useful 2m-2½m hurdle winner Fennor Cross and Portorikos. Dam unraced. Worthy of a market check based on breeding. Brother to the very useful but ill-fated Fennor Cross; interesting newcomer.
5 (5) (80/1 -142%) Private Policy	80 80/1(-142%)	(5) Private Policy 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 18/1, tailed-off fifth of 6 to Ballygunner Castle in bumper at Limerick (19f, heavy) 26 days ago. Beaten out of sight behind Ballygunner Castle at Limerick; hard to fancy.
2 1st (2) (7/4 -75%) Ballygunner Castle	1.75 7/4(-75%)	(2) Ballygunner Castle 7/4, Confirmed debut promise when readily off the mark at Limerick last month and should be able to follow-up with further improvement on the cards. 2m3f winner at Limerick and could well try and do it from the front; interesting prospect.
10 2nd (10) (18/1 +28%) Aruntothequeen	18 18/1(+28%)	(10) Aruntothequeen 18/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 16 in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft, 9/1) on NH debut. Off 12 months. Hard to make a case for. No real show in the Goffs Defender Bumper a year ago and best watched.
6 3rd (6) (12/1 -140%) Red Hugh	12 12/1(-140%)	(6) Red Hugh 12/1, Point winner who underperformed when sent off 11/10 for his Rules debut at Thurles 71 days ago. Clearly thought capable of better, so open to progress. Failed to do himself justice when 11/10 favourite for his bumper debut at Thurles in March.
1 4th (1) (2/1 +27%) Angelo Dundee	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) Angelo Dundee 2/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 8/1, fourth of 10 in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Likely to strip fitter for that and looks an obvious player if back to the form he showed on debut. Very promising horse needed the run at Punchestown and no surpise if he was good enough.
13 5th (13) (40/1 +39%) Classy Cc	40 40/1(+39%)	(13) Classy Cc 40/1, Doyen filly. Dam (h92) placed over hurdles. Wears tongue strap. Not an obvious sort on paper. Wears a tongue-tie for her debut; looks the stable second-string and best watched.
4 6th (4) (9/2 +59%) Jordann	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(4) Jordann 9/2, Once-raced maiden. Refused to race in bumper at Leopardstown (16.2f, heavy, 6/1) on NH debut 139 days ago. Makes little appeal after that. 6/1 when refusing to race on his intended debut at Leopardstown in December; interesting.
8 7th (8) (12/1 +85%) Kidam Roque	12 12/1(+85%)	(8) Kidam Roque 12/1, Magneticjim gelding. Dam, French hurdler (17f winner), half-sister to useful French 2m hurdle winner Vanille du Berlais. Attractive rider booking but probably best watched on debut.
9 8th (9) (80/1 +0%) Lightup Lightup	80 80/1(+0%)	(9) Lightup Lightup 80/1, Noble Mission gelding. Half-brother to useful 6f winner in USA Poppy Flower. Dam 5f-7f winner in France/USA. Plenty of Flat speed in his pedigree and could be interesting for future reference.
7 9th (7) (50/1 -52%) Youre A Derry Girl	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Youre A Derry Girl 50/1, One win from 3 runs last season. Winner in bumper at Cork in August. Eighth of 9 in bumper (13/2) at Cork (19f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Well beaten in a Cork winner's bumper when last seen in October; others preferred.
3 10th (3) (14/1 -75%) Big Dispute	14 14/1(-75%)	(3) Big Dispute 14/1, Made a winning start at Killarney a year ago. First run since leaving Paul O'Flynn when last of 5 in bumper (9/2) at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 80 days ago. Questions to answer after that. Killarney winner faded badly on his only run since in a good winner's bumper at Naas.
14 11th (14) (66/1 +34%) Leamydee	66 66/1(+34%)	(14) Leamydee 66/1, Elusive Pimpernel filly. Half-sister to untrustworthy but fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Pointed And Sharp. Dam (h76) bumper winner (stayed 3m). Wears tongue strap. Newcomer by Elusive Pimpernel; tongue-tied and likely stable first string but best watched.
11 12th (11) (50/1 +0%) Rumour Mill	50 50/1(+0%)	(11) Rumour Mill 50/1, Califet mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Supreme Escape and fair hurdler/fairly useful chase winner Mille Sussurri. Dam point winner. Not ruled out if strong in the betting. Solid chasing pedigree and likely to improve for whatever she does here.

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20:30 Tipperary NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BALLYGUNNER CASTLE confirmed the promise that he displayed on debut when winning easily at Limerick a month ago and Willie Mullins' gelding is very hard to oppose on the back of that performance. Angelo Dundee was well held at Punchestown last time but is a player based on his win at the same venue last year, while Red Hugh and Big Dispute also merit places on the shortlist.

BALLYGUNNER readily opened his account at Limerick last time and a penalty probably won't be enough to stop him going in again. Red Hugh is worth a chance to improve given how short he was sent off on Rules debut and Angelo Dundee is a player if back to the form he showed first time out.

Preference is for ANGELO DUNDEE, a fine winner at Punchestown last year and likely to be much more forward after his run there last time

20:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (10/1 +17%) Lexington Hero	10 10/1(+17%)	(12) Lexington Hero 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 8 in handicap (17/2) at Brighton (11.9f, good) 15 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-11 in handicaps and finished weakly at Brighton 15 days ago; opposable.
13 1st (13) (9/2 +10%) Golden Phase	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(13) Golden Phase 9/2, Opened his account over 1m here last summer and made the frame next 4 starts on AW last year. Likely his reappearance run was needed when fifth back here (1m) 26 days ago and better showing anticipated with that under her belt. Up in trip. Has a part to play if seeing out 1m2f.
6 2nd (6) (7/2 +50%) Snapcracklepop	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(6) Snapcracklepop 7/2, 11/2, not disgraced after 7 months off when fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (1m, good to soft) 26 days ago. Likely to be sharper with that under her belt now stepping back up in trip. Could easily build on return fourth back over further/dropped 2lb.
5 3rd (5) (12/1 +14%) Kojin	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Kojin 12/1, 15/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, soft) 21 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Uncompetitive all six Flat/hurdle starts for this yard (ex Irish); new headgear.
9 4th (9) (10/1 -25%) City Escape	10 10/1(-25%)	(9) City Escape 10/1, Respectable third of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Leicester (10f, heavy) 18 days ago, keeping on until final 100 yds. Now below last winning mark. Three wins last year came off this mark or higher and she'll be finishing better than most.
2 5th (2) (9/2 +25%) Graffiti	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(2) Graffiti 9/2, Tasted success twice last year and in good form on AW in recent months, second of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 41 days ago, having to pick way through. Respected in this groove. Taylor Fisher gets on well with him and they have a squeak.
14 6th (14) (28/1 -75%) Villalobos	28 28/1(-75%)	(14) Villalobos 28/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Lingfield (10f, AW) in December, weakening final 1f. Absent since but no forlorn hope having dipped 1 lb below last winning mark. Went close here in September but subsequently lost his way; do well to boss this.
10 7th (10) (28/1 -250%) Alberto	28 28/1(-250%)	(10) Alberto 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, fourth of 7 in minor event at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Will hold more chance now handicapping but improvement required if he's to figure. Market can guide for handicap debut with Charles Bishop booked.
4 8th (4) (20/1 -25%) Pride Of Nepal	20 20/1(-25%)	(4) Pride Of Nepal 20/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Kempton (16f, good) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat outing. Another poor run over hurdles when sent off just 5-1 last month; needs to raise his game.
11 9th (11) (9/1 -50%) Trojan Truth	9 9/1(-50%)	(11) Trojan Truth 9/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 11/8, fifth of 8 in handicap back at that venue (9.5f) 22 days ago. Merits consideration. Shaped as if still in form the last twice and he's a player.
7 10th (7) (11/1 -83%) The Bay Warrior	11 11/1(-83%)	(7) The Bay Warrior 11/1, Latest win at Kempton in January and far from disgraced when third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 7/2) 33 days ago. Solid on AW but has limited turf experience to call upon and this trip looks a tad short.
3 11th (3) (11/2 +61%) Showy	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(3) Showy 11/2, Fair filly who finished a respectable second in a C&D handicap in August. Underperformed when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (11f) in November. Returns with yard amongst the winners so not discounted from easing mark. Runner-up over C&D (good) in second handicap last year but next two runs weren't as good.
8 12th (8) (50/1 -100%) Orange Martini	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Orange Martini 50/1, 25/1, last of 7 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 17 days ago, very slowly away and left behind from 3f out. Best watched. Down the field or finished last under 7lb claimer for new yard in 2024.
1 13th (1) (40/1 -100%) Harbour Vision	40 40/1(-100%)	(1) Harbour Vision 40/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March but disappointed both starts since, last of 9 in handicap back at that venue (8.6f) 37 days ago. Others more persuasive. Off the boil at favourite venue Wolverhampton the last twice and is just 1-21 on turf.

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20:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

GRAFFITI has enjoyed a consistent spell on the all-weather during the winter months and the five-year-old, who won on turf at Nottingham last June, appears to have been found a solid opportunity to get his head back in front. Golden Phase's sole victory came here in August and she may benefit from stepping up in trip after running well enough on her seasonal reappearance here. Others for the shortlist include The Bay Warrior and Showy.

Plenty in with a shout in the finale, including GOLDEN PHASE who ought to strip fitter for her return over 1m here 26 days ago and she remains unexposed at this sort of trip. Snapcracklepop, Graffiti and Trojan Truth head up the dangers.

Having returned with a pleasing fourth and with tonight's extra yardage sure to suit, SNAPCRACKLEPOP is the selection.

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Tomform Wednesday 15th May 2024

Races & Results Wednesday 15th May 2024

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14:00 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:15 York Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:15 York Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:45 York Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:15 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 4) 28f Race Class Flow

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16:45 York Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

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17:05 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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17:10 Sligo Claimer 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:35 Bath Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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17:45 Sligo Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:50 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:10 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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18:15 Sligo Maiden 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:22 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow